Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 29

T-9 OF OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, JULY 29, 1934 CXLIFORNIAI NEWS nnm inuiRrli 'TxWBARK' GOES OVERMQ Ml CCTPHI II I fH IP IHYMrNv Farming Communities Unite in Campaign to End Agitator Menace CONDUCTING hois tract plan is endorsed IIILLUli I MILL II I lull AT TURLGCKPERFECTED OPENS SOONlFOD WARTIME days, committees of citizens to augument police and deputy sheriffs rnn rminv tun nun Livermore Man Evolves Mode Of Tr a a i for Battlefield Observers Hayward Chamber Socking to O' Establish Governmental Unit of Homesites BRENTWOOD, July 28. Inclus- ion of a proposal to organize growers to combat possible recurrence of labor agitation in the Diablo Valley next season as a major project in the program of the East Contra Costa Chamber of Commerce for the year has been approved by members of that group. Affiliation with the Associated Farmers of California is being considered and James Cleghorrt, who tk an active part in civilian ef- forts to quell "red disturbances during the apricot season, has been named as chairman of ajqqmmittec to contact all orchard ists and vegetable growers in the district. He is scheduled to submit a report to the chamber as soon as the survey is completed. The farmers' association was formed to assist agriculturists throughout the State In preventing conditions directly nUribuable to professional agitators, and during the "strike" here several of its officials extended their cooperation to the growers' committee.

MODESTO, July 28. Reminiscent of the early vigilante committee fl i in preserving the peace have been appointed in many towns and sev eral northern San Joaquin Valley Counties. Organization, of thesS groups, also known as "minute men," was under the direction of Sheriff Grat M. Hogin in Stanislaus County and Sheriff WV, T. White in Merced County.

The Stanislaus committee Is composed of 200 men. They are divided into squads, each headed by a captain. In Merced County, 10 extra paid deputies and 150 volunteer deputies I haw been added to the regular' organized forces of the law. Primarily the citizens' committee are formed to combat labor agita- tors, such as plagued the San Joa quin Valley last season and made the harvesting season a costly affair because of the delays. The "minute men" also will be alert to combat sabotage, according to Sheriffs Hogin and White.

Since the formation of he citizens' groups, authorities said Communistic activities have been noticeably absent. Company wharf, but it would serve to develop the municipally-owned waterfront, according to the city official. The Martinez Garbage Company, which' holds the City of Martinez franchise, twice has abandoned sites selected for dumping grounds. Property near Tacticco Landing orig inally was proposed, but protests caused the company to decide on another location near Muir Station. Objections by Vine Hill and Mt.

View residents likewise have been heeded and the officials are now undocided on the next move. The chief problem under the proposed plan, Smith said, is to devise an inexpensive method of providing excavation and fill. City Refuse May Be Used To Construct New Highway Lieut. A. R.

Dugan is seen here taking his mount "Tan Bark" over the jumps. Rider and his mount are practicing in anticipation of the San Mateo County National Horse Show which opens at the Menlo Circus Club next week. A number of army riders have entered the various events. MARTINEZ, July 28. Cut off-from dumping garbage either at Muir Station or Pacheco Landing because of protests registered by property holders, Martinez" may bury its refuse in the mud along city-owned land and thus create a new road.

The proposal is being studied by City Engineer O. K. Smith and the City Council. Smith has conferred with former Assemblyman Robert P. Easley of Antioch, who holds a San Francisco contract for disposal of garbage by the same method.

Not only would this plan permit tho building of a roadway to extend from the city pier to the Shell Oil Antioch Aerie of Eagles To Celebrate Anniversary ofchase without calling for a special MODESTO, July 28. Flans the Modesto Irrigation District, to use a $236,000 bond issue voted in 1926 for the proposed purchase of a competing electrical system here have been approved by the Chamber of Commerce and virtually every other farm and business organization in this area, it was reported today by officials after a survey. The bond issue was voted eight years ago for additions to the electrical system, but was never used because the improvements were paid for out of earnings. Leaders of the various farm group and civic heads were consulted by J. S.

West, chairman of the board of directors of the mil-nicipally-owncd Modesto Irrigation District, regarding 1he use of the bond issue for the proposed pur- Series of Experiments Held At Nilcs Yard Attracts Nation-Wide Attention NILES, July 28. Poultry producers throughout the United States are watching a series of experiments bting made in Niles in view of Dro- ducing a perfect egg. The sets are being made on a breeding farm operated here by John Kimberand are being watched" by experts from the department of. agriculture and the Poultry Pro ducers Association. More than 6000 eggs from trap nests go down the testing line daily.

The eggs arc first weighed in delicate scales. Tests are then made of the shells to determine the degree of porousness, which determines the amount of evaporation as' the eggs age. Strength of the shells are also tested in view of producing eggs which are suited for long shipment. TRAP NESTS USED. parlous foods are provided for' hens In separate pens so that th effect upon' the shell and other quality of the eggs may be checked.

Each hen has a pedigree and her breeding also Is studied when th" eggs are taken from the trap nests. The eggs are candled by an expert to determine their formation, th amount of air space in the shell and to detect blood next process is the examlna--tinn of the "meat" of the egg. Tha yolks are separated from the albu- men and are measured for heighth' and diameter and strength of film which encloses them. The albu-'" men is placed on a nne which allows the watery content to pass through and in this way th" solid content of each egg is determined. SEEK PERFECT EGG.

The ideal egg, according to Kim- ber, stands up well when broken into a saucer, the albumen being ot a jelly-like consistency with at high "rim." Through the tests being made th poultrymen hope to determine tha best methods of breeding and what foods are needed for production ot the perfect egg. The findings ar. expected to result in eggs whichti will increase the value of Calif or-, nia products in the markets through out the country. Kimbcr asserted that this Is th. first time that such tests have been made in the poultry Industry and that the results may be revolu- -tionary.

New Post Advocate Named at Haywardr. HAYWARD, July 28. Resigna; lion of Paul W. Kelly as post advocate of Hayward V. F.

W. unit and election of Lou Ryan as successor was revealed today by Commander Frank J. Thomas. Kelly resigned. Thomas said, to devote more Uma to his supervisorial campaign.

Thomas also announced election of C. D. Rechling as trustee and Martin Dunn as guard, to fill other vacancies. Thomas, with Frank Monroe and, Charles Slaccy, will be the local post's delegates to the national eon vention in Louisville next Septem- I ber. Frank Fraga, Dave Moja andT necnung Hre v.t! Druids at Martinez Admit New Members MARTINEZ, July 28.

Four can-- didates were initiated by Marcont Circle of Druids at a meeting in, Pythian Hall last night. The new members are Dr. W. S. Edmeades, Mr.

and Mrs. Morris Hoffman and Mrs. Rose Devi. Plans were an- nounced for a food sale' on August, ii 4, with Mrs, Alvera Mazzuchi sr. chairman, and a card party on Au- gust 27, with Mrs.

Minnie Viera In charge. Suit Asks Return 1 Of Fixtures In Bar riTTSBURG, July 28. Recovery of personal property on the ground 't floor of the Union Hotel, 253 Cum-v berland Street, consisting of a bar, poolroom, dining-room and kitchen furniture, is. asked in a suit filed'' yesterday in the Superior Court at I Martinez by Sam Vukovich and v. John Kostich.

Defendants are Minnie Ralto, Louis and Annie Fossatl, John Marsi and Pete Arizcurem. The plaintiffs ask return of the property or $500, together with $20 a month rental dating from. August 15, 1931. Postal Receipts In Hayward Gaining HAYWARD, July 28. A $1500 la- crease in postal receipts last quar- ter over the corresponding three-month period of.

1933 was revealed today by Postmaster Anthony J. Foster tir Receipts for tbe quarter, which i ended June 30, were $10,122.90, com-, pared to $8613.11 a year ago. the fiscal year the receipts totaled $39,549.34, Foster said. Foster pointed out the local postoffict serves at least 27,000 persons, including the 420 rural offices recently taken over from San Leandro postof ice. CONGRESSMAN SPEAKS SAN JOSE, July 28.

Congressman J. J. McGrath addressed the San Jose Lions' Club at Hotel-' Sainte Claire here today, giving a resume Of tha work of Congress during the past session. He was accompanied to the Hons Club meet- ing by his secretary, Captain Victor Hafdln Annual Event Is Expected to Attract Record Throng To Week-Long Program TURLOCK, July 28. Watermelon becomes monarch starting Monday, August 6, when Turlock's eleventh annual Melon Carnival starts in a blaze of pageantry.

The community event will last for one week and will be in the nature of a county fair, attracting attendance from many San Joaquin Valley towns, is is expected. By exhibits and by programs the agricultural diversity of the Tur- lock Irrigation District, with em phasis placed on its melon crops, will be portrayed during the weck-loiig festival. A "Kiddie Kapers" parade is ex pected to be an outstanding attraction. It will be held the night of August 7 in the main streets of Tur'ock and will embrace five di visions novelty, floats, doll bug gies, pets and costumes. E.

B. Leduc, chairman of the parade committee, said prizes will be awarded for the best judged entries in each section. A pet show, an added carnival feature, will be held immediately following the parade, and prizes also will.be awarded the winners. Lester Shock, in charge of the entertainment programs, said a variety of features arc included. A different program will he given each evening.

The festival will he held in big tents, which will nirlndebooths for the many displays. Legion, Field is to be the scene of. the affiftr and the event will Be under tw auspices of Rex Ish American Legion post and auxiliary of Turlwk, with other organizations. Dr. A.

Ropssc is chairman of the general carnival committee and is assisted by Leduc, D. B. Fowler and C. H. Blcmkcr.

"All indications," said Dr. Ronsee, "point to the most successful festival in years." Expedition Into Himalayas Set BERKELEY, July 28. A scion tific expedition into the Himalayas" will be conducted next year by University of California research workers to determine body change of man and animals in acclimatiza tion In high altitudes. Dr. Ancel B.

Keys, formerly research assistant at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography nnonow a member of the staff of the liar vard University Fatigue Laboratory, will lead the expedition. Scientists will proceed to Washmir. India, in the Spring and Summer of 1935 to make observations at various r.l tilurles ranging from sea level to heights greater than 20.000 feet. A base camp will be established at about 17,500 feet. oi uuies 10 op carrion out are a continuation of those made on oxygen consumption by fishes, eon ducted by Dr.

Keys at the Scripps Institution under the supervision of Professor F. B. Sumner. After taking his doctor's degree at the University of California Dr. Keys studied at the Universities of Copenhagen and Cambridge, both of whi'ch institutions are cooperat ing in the expedition to the Hima layas.

Connolly Leads in Early Texas Returns DALLAS, Texas, July 28. (U.R) Incomplete returns from1 14 out of 254 Texas counties in the Democratic primary tonight gave-U. S. Senator Tom Connally, candidate for re-election, 8fi07 votes and his chief opponent, Rep. Joseph Bailey.

6191 votes. In the gubernatorial race James V. Allred, attorney general, led C. C. McDonald, candidate sponsored by Former Gov.

James Ferguson, 4595 to 3296. Other candidates trailed far behind. Girl Married Day Asks Annulment OROVILLE, July 28. Annulment, of the one-day marriage of Dora Murrish and Francis Huntington is asked in a suit filed in superior court yesterday by the girl's mother, Mrs. Anna Murrish.

The suit charges that Huntington was already the husband of Ethel Richards Huntington, whom he married in West wood March 11, 1932, when he married the Murrish girl in Reno, April 21, 1934. $5312 Brooke Hart Estate Distributed SAN JOSE, July 28. An order distributing the $5312 estate of Brooke Hart, local youth kidnaped and murdered last November, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hart, was signed today by Superior Judge William F.

James. John Holmes and Thomas H. Thurmond, local men who kidnaped Hart and killed him, were lynched by a mob. 4 Child Runs in Front Of Car; Is Injured Jackie Reyes, 8 of 3639 East Twelfth Street, received a fracture of the right leg yesterday when he ran in front of a Car driven bv Ernest E. Marim'anl, 1501 Tenth Street, Berkeley.

The accident oc Tcurred on East Twelfth Street neai near the child's home, Marimani tool; him to the Alameda County Emergency Hospital. LIVERMORE, July type of automobile, if A new It can be placed in that classification, for fast travel over battlefields has been invented by Lieutenant-Colonel R. E. Mcrritt, of Livermore. The new vehicle, described by the officer as a motor tricycle, underwent successful tests for two weeks while the 143rd Field Artillery was in training at San Louis Obispo and is said to have attracted attention of high army officials.

Colonel Otto Sandman, command ing officer of the artillery unit, worked with Mcrritt in perfecting the machine so that it would be adaptable to- rapid reeonnaisance work over rough ground. It is designed to carry three men, a driver and two observers. If the vehicle is adopted by the war department, one would be assigned to every motorized battery and it is possible that the machines would be adapted for service with combat units. The machine is said to be a cross between a motorcycle and an au tomobile, possessing the speed of both but being able to travel over rrrain which would balk cither of its relatives. City Asked to Aid Scrra Celebration SANTA July 28.

Chamber of Commerce directors here today had before them a suggestion from the Father John Galvin, rector of Holy Cross Church, that tho program for the annual birthday celebration of this community be turned over to himself, and his associates as part of the "mission year" celebration. In the past the 20-30 Club, lunch eon group of young businessmen of the community, have had complete charge of the event. Father Galvin said he believed that in view of plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the found ing ol tho Iirst California mission under Father Junipero Scrra, he felt that his idea if followed would result in higher attendance to the Santa Cruz program to be hejd in October. Pittsburg Red Men To Initiate Class PITTSBURG, July 28. Initiatory degree ceremonies will be conducted for the Pittsburg Tribe of Red Men at Veterans' Memorial Hall on August 3 by a team from the Samossa Tribe of Vallejo, and several grand officers of the order will attend.

Great Sachem George Smith, and Judge Thomas D. Johnston, of Martinez, great Mishinnwa, have already indicated that they are planning to participate in the program. The class to be inducted will include all candidates approved at a recent session, according to Sachem S. V. Mayor Hugh II.

Donovan and David Santo have been named as official delegates to grand council sessions to be held at San Jose during the latter part of August. 4. District Attorney To Be Club Speaker PITTSBURG, July 28. District Attorney James F. Hoey, of Martinez, has been invited to address a meeting of the Rivercrcst Civic League at the Ambrose Grammar School on August 2.

Installation of officers and a discussion of plans to incorporate will also be held at that lime. Mrs. Emma Wickbom, newly elected president, wiH be seated with: Roy' Scott, vice-president; Mrs. Jessie Gregory, secretary; Harry Poison, treasurer; Scott Warner, Oscar Collins and Paul Burris, trustees. W.

E. Brown is the retiring president. x-r Monterey Co. Relief Projects Approved SALINAS, July 28.Two more Monterey Pehinsjuln relief projects have been approved by the State Emergency Relief Administration, and work Will begin on them sometime next week, Frederick R. Bech-dolt, county director, announced from his office here todax.

One involves a survey of the equipment and buildings t' the Monterey Presidio, while the re-indexing of equipment at the army post comprises the other. The projects will use "white collar" workers. $55,279 Estate Is Left by Richmondite MARTINEZ, July 28. Mrs. Martha Washington, late Richmond resident, left an estate valued at according to an inventory filed today ih Superior Court by Fred S.

Newsom, income tax appraiser. Mrs. Washington's holographic will, drawn at Woodland in 1904, bequeaths the estate to a daughter, Virginia Washington, of 830 Seventh Street, Richmond. KI.D.E.S. of Martinez To Hold Grand Ball MARTINEZ, July 28.

Announcement was made today that the annual grand ball of the Martinez Dt E. 7 will be given In the Society's Hall on Saturday night, August 11. Members of the I. D. E.

S. have been invited from Walnut Creek, Bejplcia, C.oacord, Pittsburg, Antioch, Pinole and Crockett HAYWARD, July 28 A government homestead tract for Hayward district appeared probable today as Alameda County Homestead Association officials, headed by President C. G. Hertman were checking possibly suitable sites in the vicinity. The proposal for a $300,000 Federal Government homestead project, already approved by Hayward Chamber of Commerce directors, would mean one-acre home sites, with each residence and its property to cost $3000.

Investigations by E. L. Clements of Hayward Chamber, it was pointed out by Secretary Granville Browning, preceded that body's approval of the project. Sites chosen by the County Homestead Association, Browning declared, will be forwarded to the government at Washington. If satisfactory to Federal officials, the sites will be purchased.

The proposal is in line with the government's small home and small acreage' plan, whereby about 125 acres would be set aside, the homes to be built on the one-acre lots under governmental control and supervision. Livermore Girls to Have Ball League LIVERMORE, July 28. Popularity of outdoor baseball played with Indoor equipment is expected to result in formation of a local league for young women. Miss Doris Gray and Mrs. Jacqueline Nyquist are leaders in the movement.

The soft ball league has found favor among the young women of Pleasanton and Tracy as well as In Livermore. The game, which was originated in Carmcl by the Aba-lone League players, is proving popular here. The athletic fields of the local grammar and high schools are being used by the players and lights are to be installed at the high school so that night games may be played. Landmark Tree Is Victim of Grass Fire DUBLIN, July 28 One of the largest gum trees in this section of the state had to be felled recently as a fire which could not be reached with extinguishers was working upward through the heart of the giant. A grass fire, ignited the rotten wood in a small hollow in the tree.

County Fire Wordcn John McGlinchey and his crew of firemen thought that they had extinguished the fire but three days later they were recalled to the tree which was still burning. As it overhung the highway it was necessary to fell the landmark so that it would pot endanger passing motorists. Crafts Guild Plans To Organize Units NILES, July 28. Amateur dramatists of this section are being recruited this week for the drama section of the newly formed Arts and Crafts Guild of Washington Township, Mrs. J.

E. Shinn is expected to head the organization. The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Nell Farrifig-ton Myers Monday night. August 13.

At that time the musicians are expected to organize their unit. The painters met at the home of Mis. E. C. Grau Friday night to arrange a schedule of gatherings and sketching classes.

The first sketching class was held in the gardtyis of the J. C. Shinn estate Wednesday afternoon. 1 Economy Need Told By Santa Cruz Body SANTA CRUZ, July 28 Santa Cruz' tax rate may not be any higher this year than last, but the community will have to get alone during the 1934-35 period with a number of discomfitures. Mayor Roy Hammond said today.

The principal lack will be bridges cross streams and arroyos of the city and the lack of footbridge across the San Lorenzo river. The re-opening of the Berkeley 'Way and West Cliff drive bridges, closed throughout the winter when they were partially destroyed and ars now deemed unsafe and con-itruction of a footbridge at the foot of Ocean Street are matters of imp-stance, but the holding of the present level of taxes is more important, Hammond declared. Tuberculosis Fund Is Fixed at $10,857 SAN JOSE, July 28. Santa Clara County's tuberculosis subsidy fund for the year ending December 31, 1933. will total $10,857, the Board of Supervisors was informed yesterday iy Edythe Thompson, cniei oi tne Ute Department of Public Health.

money will be transferred here shortly, according to her letter to tha local supervisors. Crockett Lions to Assist Boy Scouts CROCKETT, July 28. For the benefit of the local Boy Scouts, a public barbecue and dsv will be sponsored-by the Croc. 7t Lions' Club on Sunday, August 19, it is announced. The barbecue will be given at Crolona Glen, between 1 tnd 4 p.

m. Free dancing also is planned during tha afternoon. Electrical System Plan At Modesto Given Approval Civilians to Events at Show with such ease and ability that they seldom tick the top bar, it is They will meet with the famous jumpers costing thousands of dollars from the stables of Mrs. Alma Spreckels Rosckrans of "Run-nymede Farm" in Woodside, Mrs. Harold Lane of "Crosswicks Ranch" in Gilroy and other outstanding breeding farms for horses of this type.

The rivalry between army and civilian riders for the cash awards. trophies and ribbons is expected to be of particular- interest to the pub-lie, who judge the winners by per formance and applaud the "way of going" and style of jumping of each mount. Major E. G. Cullum of Mineola, New York, considered one of the most outstanding authorities of hunters and jumpers in the country, will judge this division of the show.

Major Cullum has done much to perfect the American army teams and make it possible for them to compete with the equestrian teams of other countries, it is said. Awarded in Cow-Testing est average Increase over 1033, highest per cent of 400-pound cows, and the herd with the highest producing low cow. Production figures and percentages announced by Farm Advisor Ray Goble are as follows: High herd Henry Mohring, 375.08 pounds; high cow, Burroughs Brothers, 18,514 pounds milk, average test, 3.79, and butterfpt; 701.8 pounds; high heifer, Golden Slate Company, 10.9C9 pounds milk, 3.97 average test, and butter-fat, 436 pounds; greatest average herd increase over 193, Henry Mohring, 85.46 pounds butterfat; highest per cent 400-pound cows, Henry Mohring, 29; herd with highest producing low cow, Henry Mohr- ing, 257.7 pounds butterfat. Popular Couple Are Married in Antioch ANTIOCH, July 28 Married at the First Methodist Church recently, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur John Somer-halder were planning their home here today. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edward Cunningham of Oakland, and the couple was attended by Mrs. H. J.

Cprton matron of honor; Miss Byrle Barr, bridesmaid, and Irwin Somerhaldcr, best man. Paul and Sam Somerhalder acted as ushers. Mrs. Somerhaldcr is the former Helen Carton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

H. J. Carton, and a graduate of the local high school. She was formerly employed in the local justice court office and is past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge. The groom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Gottlieb Somerhalder of Knightsen and. a graduate of the Brentwood High School. Hospital Conversion To Be Started Soon CARMEL, July 28. Conversion of the Grace Deere Velie Metabolic Clinic into a general hospital will get under way this week, it was announced today by Byington Ford, chairman of the board of Ford said that releases for contributions totaling $8000 have been obtained and that the money held by C.

C. Judson, treasurer, because of protests that promises to donors have not been fulfilled, will be available within the next two days. Fire Commissioner Appointed by Board LAFAYETTE, July 28.., L. I. Starks today entered upon the duties of commissioner of the Lafayette Fire Protection District," following his "appointment" by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors! on recommendation of H.

Cum mings, representing the 'district. Starks succeeds Robert McNeil, who resigned. Army Riders, Compete in SAN MATEO. July 28. U.

Amy riders with their sensational jumpers will compete with civilian teams for first place in the hunters and jumpers division of theSSri Mateo County National Horse Show scheduled for August 6 to 12 at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton. The equine event will bring together more than 400 of the' nation's finest show horses, including "three and five-gaited saddle horses, roadsters, harness horses and ponies, polo ponies, stock horses, hunters and jumpers and breeding classes of American saddle-bred horses. The jumping events, always a big part of every national horse show, provide much excitement and many thrills for the spectators as it is not uncommon for a veteran and accomplished rider to "came a cropper" when taking a different jump over a water hazard or an especially high barrier. The army horses, drilled and schooled by army officers are almost letter-perfect and can take off Dipt omas to Be To Winners MARTINEZ, July the serond year of cow-testing in Contra Costa County at a close, plans are being made for a diploma presentation ccremoncy, it was announced today by the Farm Bureau's dairy department, of which R. L.

Emerson of Oakley is chairman. The annual summaries have been compiled by Ronald Christy and Mel Stoner, cow-testers, and reveal that the herd of Henry Mohring of Pinole captured four of the six competitions, while the other two places were won by herds of Burroughs Brothers of Knightsen and the Golden State Company, at Oakley. Mohring's entries won the com- pctitions of high herd average, great- Vote on Utility Is Set for November WATSON VILLE, July 28. For-maton of a public utility district for the Pajaro Valley will not come up to a vote of the residents of this township August 28. It was held probable today that the matter would not go on the ballot until the general election on November 6 as a result of action of the Board of Supervisors yesterday in rejecting a resolution creating the district.

The matter went over a fortnight in spite of two resolutions of the Board of Aldermen of this city urging the Board of Supervisors of the county to create the district so that a special election could be held for the third time this year when went into an argument over boundaries. Paving Contract Is Rewarded by Board SAN JOSE, July 28 A $7474 contract for laying oil macadam pavement over one and a half miles of Dry Creek Road, near here, has been awarded to the Leo Piazza Paving Company by the Board of Supervisors. Work on the job will start immediately. County Surveyor Robert B. Chandler's estimate was $10,750.

The Supervisors will open bids on August 6 for improvement of two miles of Villa Visfa Road in District No. 2. Plans call fer covering the road with an oil surface road mix, Spawning Bed Topic For Craftsmen Club LOS GATOS, July 28 Possibility of establishing a trout' spawning bed in Los Gatos Creek, near Va-sona Junction, is being investigated by the Los Gatos Sportrmen's Club. Lute White and D. arc members of a special committee conferring with Deputy State Fish and Game Commissioner Q.

E. Hol-laday and County Gamt Warden Ben Trederickson on th plan. election. At a scrics of meetings' with the representatives, B. W.

Creim, elec trical and Neil Cecil, water engineer, explained the pur chase plan. The California District Securities Commission has given permission for the bond issue to be used for the purchase. Slate Engineer Ed ward Hyatt of Sacramento also has approved the plan, according to the officials. Tho California Railroad Commission recently set a price of $225,000 on the competing system, owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, but the latter concern had declined to accept the offer. Condemnation proceedings have been instituted by the district's attorneys in.

the superior court here. ing will be delivered' by Deputy District Attorney Warren Cunning ham, of Port Chicago, and District Attorney James F. Hoey, Past President C. E. Briggs, Azevedo and Lilley will also, speak.

Briflgs js scheduled to present an outline of the history of the aerje. Of the 60 original charter members, 13 are still living and 5 reside in this community. The fcrniql program will be followed by a social and supper. Among those aiding jn arrangements are Ray Charnock, J. B.

Hoover, G. W. Vanderbundt, Ray Keith, E. E. Salzcr, Mclvin Hagg, -O.

A. Kolb, Ernest H. Rhodes, Dr. F. P.

Nevius, William' E. L. Todd; Dr. W. A.

Johnson, Joseph Cesa, Peterson and Lilley. Conference Chief To Occupy Pulpit HAYWARD, July 28. Dr. Harley H. Gill superintendent of the Northern California Conference of the Congregational 'Church, occupy the pulpit 'of EdenCongregational Church Sunday, 5, for the first service since the resignation as pastor here In of the Rev, Richard C.

Day. Following Dr. Gill's appearance, three candidates will fill the pulpit on the following Sundays. Members of the church will choose their pastor from these candidates. Benefit Card Party Planned by Church HAYWARD, July 28.

A benefit card party will be held Friday afternoon, August 10, in the Veterans' Memorial Building t6' raise funds for the All Saints Catholic Church bazaar planned for next October. The card party will be in charge of members of the "mystery booth" committee for the bazaar, with Mrs. Lawrence Moll as chairman. HEALTH BOARD NAMED SAN JOSE, July 28. A new city health board was appointed here today by City Manager C.

B. Goodwin, the members including: Drs. R. S. Kiieeshaw, Marshall Mason and Tred S.

Ryan," City Engineer W. L. Popp and WilllanvF. Butler, superintendent' ot th San Jose Hospital. ANTIOCH, July 28.

Deterred be- cause of 1he summer vacation tier lod, celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the institution of the Antioch Aerie of Eagles willbe held on August 15. The aiuitVer-sary occurred on July 17. Accompanied by the San Jose "Flying Squadron," which will occupy the chairs during initiation of a large class of candidates, Fred Watson, of San Jose, vice-prcririent of tho California Slate Aerie will be the guest of honor, according to Roy Peterson, local president. The class will be designated as the "Aze-vedo-Lilley Class" in honor of Past Presidents M. G.

Azevedo and Joseph Lilley, who are both charter members of the organization. The' special address of the even- Petaluma Teacher Heads State Body PETALUMA, July 28 Wi Hard H. Van Dyke, director agriculture at the Petaluma High School, will head the California Agriculture. Teachers' Association for the coming year. Van Dyke was elected the annual conference of agriculture teachers which just closed at San Luis Obispo.

Sam Binsacca, head of the agriculture work at Santa Cruz High School, was named vice-president and E. R. Hansen, in charge of the department at Live Oak High School, was elected secretary-treasurer. Improvement Club Will Hear Reports HAYWARD, July 28. Appointment of new activity committees and reports of the picnic committee will feature the business session of the next meeting of Hayward Acres Improvement Club, to be held Tuesday August 14.

President P. J. DeBarnardi will announce the appointments. T. W.

Bennett will make the picnic -committee report. PLAN HE-ORGANIZATION MARTINEZ, July 28. Plans for reorganization of the Mt. View Improvement Association will be discussed at a meeting Monday nigh tn the Mt View Tire Hall.it is ajmpynced. Roy Blower has called the meeting for f.ZO o'clock..