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8-45 Public Library 282 Street TWO SECTIONS 16 PAGES j-fTfcat To Do With Defense Housing? What to do with defense housing is a question that is arising in many minds these days. This housing is constructed on more or less of a temporary nature, some on leased Jand and some on land purchased by the Federal government When first constructed the statement generally advanced was that they were being built for the duration and six months. The duration of the emergency is still in force and may be for some time to come, but there are indications that the Federal government is casting around for a workable solution; and there is every evidence that should the structures be emptied on order, the present housing crisis would be enlarged many times. These structures, without question, are not desirable for COMPLETE NEWS OF THE SOUTH DISTRICT vol. xxvn CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1945.

FIVE CENTS NO. 32 Rotary permanency ana some workable plan of reconstruction should be instituted. Assemblyman Charles' Stream of this district comments that possibly a program should be started Services Conducted By Mason Swiss Dell Ringers Continue To Sept. 30 Colorful Event Planned Next Thursday With Tijuana And Ensenada As Guests Rotary Anns Of Two Nations Will Be Guests At Forrest Warren To Open Series Of Sunday Programs At Methodist Church Popular Sail Diego Newspaper Columnist Will Talk On "Your Town and My Other Features Will Be Presented During The Fall And Winter in wnicn tne various local governments in whose Jurisdiction this housing is located, should be empowered to negotiate and then in turn sponsor a rebuilding program. Mr.

Stream comments that now under the impulse of a building boom, he believes that agreements could be made with contractors, whereby these housing projects be replaced street by street. Under this plan, there would only be a very small percentage of houses that would have to be vacated at one time and in their wake more substantial structures could be made possible. Some of the better structures might be sold intact, to be converted into mountain cabins, while possibly a general program of dismantling might be the best solution to avoid having them moved to some section where building regulations are not quite so strict The Star would be pleased to publish opinions of others regarding a workable plan of replacing the present housing. Season Forrest Warren, popular San Diego newspaper column' ist and public benefactor, will open a series of fall and winter Dinner-Dance At "Country Club; E. D.

Davis, Well-Known Magician, Will Headline Program Together With Special Dance Team Demonstrating All The Latest Steps. What is believed will be one of the most colorful events of the season will be the Rotary party at the Country Club next Thursday evening, when the Chula Vista club will entertain the members and their ladies of the Tijuana and En-senada clubs, next Thursday evening. The program as planned will in- programs to be featured on Sunday evening at the Chula Vista Methodist church, according to an announcement today The Spiritual Victory campaign inducted by Evangelist Bernard by Rev. Joseph Thompson. Chamber Fund r.

nil I i iic iimic in ift di uucii auiw, v-w who care to attend, and according to Rev. Thompson will be Mason and Dorothy Mason, Swiss pell ringers, which began this week at the First Baptist church will continue nightly until Sept. 80. The meetings begin each eve featured at about three week in- cal glasses, triple octave chimes, the golden vibraharp and the solo-vox. Also on the program is the instrument of mystery, the Victor Theremin, which plays without being touched.

Besides being a musician, Mr. Mason is also a magician, and each afternoon at 3:30 he presents a magic hour for the children. One of the features of this program is his music played by light rays. usu nits lop In Attendance elude a delightful thirty minutes of magic by E. D.

Davis of Chula Otay Group Vista. Mr. Davis, now retired, is ning at 7:30 and the public is cordially invited to attend. Passes $1,000 Mark Railroad Office May Still Approve Site On Third Avenue Near Park Following Monday Afternoon Conference; Daisy Bigelow Starts Fund With The musical program includes recognized as one of the best known "quicker-than-eye" artists of the nation, who has been a 'selections on the Swiss bells, musi During Aug. Over 16,000 Service Per student of magic since childhood.

With exception of a short time All-Time High during his early twenties, Mr. Davis has practiced magic 100 Gift sonnel Used The Club ln Enrollment Facilities Head Of California Publishers Spoke Here On Monday John C. Long, executive secretary and manager of the California Newspaper Publishers associa- as a hobby. Among his prized possessions is his membership card in the American Magicians Society, signed by the great Harry A new high in attendance was The campaign to raise at least $5,000 for a building to house the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce is now safely on its way with a little more than $1,000 in pledges reported last evening. Secretary Pauline Millan commented that she was more than pleased with the splendid response, and that At Junior High reached at the Chula Vista USO Houdini, who was head lined at all the big theaters of two con building during August, accord tinents.

Enrollment to date at Chula ing to Director H. D. Simpson, she was now satisfied the lundw- would be more than doubled by with 16,242 service personnel us the same time next week. Vista Junior high school has swollen to an all-time high of 785 pupils, according to Principal Joseph Rindone, Jr. This figure compares with 730 enrolled at the ing the club's facilities.

In addi the community programs held in the housing projects and same time last year, Rindone said A complete staff of 28 teachers trailer courts and sponsored also Tries To Get Bus Service Citizens' Committee Named To Solve Problems Of Transportation Attempting to obtain public transportation to serve Otay and the entire South Bay area, a committee has been named as a result of a mass meeting held last week at Otay, and efforts are now being extended in that direction, according to Chairman Jim Holliday. First step in the committee's plans was an effort to interest the San Diego Electric Railway company in extending the Chula Vista bus line two miles to serve Otay. An attempt also will be made to connect Otay, San Ysidro, Palm City and Nestor with bus lines. An Associated Press report this week came from San Francisco that Samuel English had applied for a certificate to operate bus service between Palm avenue and Coronado street in Imperial Beach and the intersection of Third avenue and street in Chula Vista. According to Holliday the Greyhound buses operating between San Diego and the Mexican border are too crowded to accommo- FORREST WARREN tervals.

The second featured en guide the program at the local by the recreation committee, attracted 4,232 persons. School Paper Wins Award In Annual Survey Out of a possible 1000 rating the Su-Hi News, Sweetwater Union high school's bi-monthly newspaper, scored 910 points to merit recognition as a paper of super school. This number includes sev eral instructors new to the Chula tertainers will be a program of inspirational sacred music bv the One of the highlights of the Vista school system. month's activities at the USO was Mrs. Luvenia Scott, teaching ureenwood Memorial quartette on October 7.

physical education, comes from the V-J Day dance, attended by 768 sailors, marines and junior Mr. Davis has worked up an entirely new routine, carrying all his props in a small traveling bag and has confidently stated that he completely reversed -the age old trick of magic of taking the rab-hit out of a hat, by actually taking several hats out of the rabbit. Following the program, there will be dancing numbers furnished by a popular San Diego dancing school, after which the guests will be provided with several hours of dancing pleasures. Arthur L. Lynds, chairman of the program committee, states that space will be limited at the country club, and that all reservations should be placed early in order to take care of the guests.

Dinner will be served at 7 o'clock. The Chula Vista club sponsored the Tijuana club when it was first instituted and naturally there is a close relationship between the two clubs. There have been numerous exchange meetings in the Those who attend the opening hostesses. The local American program next Sunday evening, will have the opportunity to hear Legion auxiliary acted as sponsors Collegeville, Pennsylvania, where she obtained a B. S.

degree from Ursinus college. She taught last year at San Marino, California. Mrs. Scott replaces Maxine Phen- and see San Diego best known and the Naval Repair base band furnished the music. The proposed site on railroad property near the depot of the San Diego and Arizona Southern, at the edge of the city park apparently was back in the "running" following a conference Monday afternoon.

Aaron Riesland, president of the Chula Vista Rotary, sponsors of the campaign, stated that railroad officials had viewed the location together with the proposed plans, and stated that they would recommend the lease to company officials in Los An- geles. Mrs. Daisy Bigelow started the list of donors with a 100 dollar bill on Thursday. Within a short time, Louis Uland and Frank Doyle, well known real estate brokers, together with Frank Kemp of the Seville theatre had each pledged $100. George Gal-lagan, well known citrus grower, pledged $50.

This was followed with gifts of $25 from the Carlyle V-J Day plus one also marked neger, who left the schools here newspaper columnist, who has been serving the public for more than 20 years. During this time Mr. Warren has taken much inter to go into Red Cross work. Miss Dorothea Shelley holds her heavy attendance at the club building. In spite of extra sup- est in sponsoring movements fori plies on hand to meet the expected A.

B. degree from San Diego State college and has been teaching in the benefit of those less fortun-. demand for food, the Snack Bar ior achievements in a competitive survey for high school newspapers. This annual survey is conducted by the Quill and Scroll, an international honor society for enthusiastic high school journalists, and papers from all over the country participate. Besides the International Honor rating, the Su-Hi News also received the George H.

Gallup award for outstanding achievements in, war service-i, Staff members who are largely ate people of the community. an iJieguito high school, Encini Among his early successes in this tas. teaches social science, was sold out completely before midnight. An early closing would have been necessary except for a grocer who opened his store that evening to supply all the bread replacing Mrs. mis Uallwas.

on was the program of helping put leave. shoes on tne news boys of ban past, but this is the first time the Diego. He then became inter. Miss Leona Huls, a registered JOHN C. LONG tion was the guest speaker af Rotary Monday.

Manager John is recognized as one of the na Chlua Vista club has arranged a 'date persons living in the South estea to paying special tribute to had on hand, some lSiloayps graduated from the Univer- Bay area. He said he has been dinner program where the sity of Minnesota, assumes the wheat, rye and graham bread. those married fifty years and responsible for the -honors receiv tions foremost authorities on prob-S- position of school nurse, succeed sponsored the "True Vow Keeps Club." Through his daily column Other popular attractions on the USO program are the Tuesday ed were Midge Cermak, editor; Jewelry and Chula vista star. ing Mrs. Harriett Newberry, who lems of the weekly and daily Pat Rector, second news page edi Secretary Pauline Millan than is now working in the county in the Daily Journal, Mr.

Warren Informed that the Greyhound company does not have an exclusive franchise to serve Otay. Other members of the transportation committee are Father Paul Ward, William Scages and Ed. added $10, and Faith Whitten con tributed $5.00. tor; Dons Christman, feature editor; Ruth Hastings, society editor; newspapers, and has headed several large committees in helping meet some of the war time problems, particularly in newsprint and Saturday night dances held for military personnel. The local club is one of the few which are allowed to have as many as four military bands during a month's Anne Capp, service editor; Don have been included.

a Supervisor Bird Named Head Of Important Group Early this week Richard Graves, Moore, Jr. Cook, sports editor, and Anna May supply. played an important part in helping to raise the $50,000 to build a community club building. Mr. Warren has that happy faculty of treading on that friendly plain where the 'little people" live and has an unusually large following because of his many programs The community's water and san There was a group of 13 $1.00 contributions, mostly from young folks.

Aaron Riesland paid in $2 for his two pet dogs, Boots and Ginger, with "Bubbles" Kemp The California Newspaper Pub time. These bands appear on the itation problems also were dis health department H. E. Henderson, who taught at Chula Vista Junior high school for two years, has returned to the faculty here after a year's leave of absence. Mr.

Henderson teaches vocal music, replacing Miss Jean Dupree. Asked To Check Out Cans Monday lishers association represent a ma-jority of the leading, weekly and daily newspapers throughout the Tuesday evening programs and are highly popular with service men stationed here. An average of 700 state, of which 17 are in San cussed at the mass meeting held last week at Otay. Proposals were made to secure extension of the California Water and Telephone company's water mains to Otay. Supt.

L. A. Williamson of the persons attend. executive secretary of the League Buchold, business manager. Harry J.

Wright To Be Buried In Oregon Harry J. Wright, 78, who has been in failing health for some time, died Saturday, Sept. 15, at Diego county. Mr. Long talked The Saturday dances are usually of California cities, lnlormeu to these members in a meetine held to music of a record player, at Escondido Tuesday evening.

and attract an average of nearly company commented after receiv W. R. Coyle. of the Chula Vista sponsored in their oenaii. Ted Stark Talks USO Supper Club Ted Stark, chairman of the Chula Vista Recreation committee, will be the guest speaker at the Supper club meeting at the ing a letter from the citizens com Star, was chairman of the pro Patrons of the Chula Vista School-Community Cannery are the Rankirk Nursing home.

The urged to check out their cans on "if mittee "We have never refused to make an extension in districts served by our mains provided the water is for domestic use only." family lived at 610 Third David W. Bird, chairman of the county board of supervisors, that league president Charles R. Sch-wanenberg, Oakland city manager, has appointed a seven-man county-city affairs commit Monday, September 24th, between 1 and 2 p. and on Wednesday, coming for a dollar. Mr.

Riesland stated that they wanted every one in town to try and make a contribution toward the building, as he believed there would be nothing that would make the individual more civic minded than to have a feeling that they helped create the structure. Mr. Riesland also stated that they wanted to keep the program as must as possible on a "free will" status, and felt confident that the public spirited citizens could easily create the necessary $5,000 for the structure. The complete list of donors is as follows: Rotary Club $500 (Continued on Page Five) I 500 dancers. Vista Square recreation committee activities are proving very popular features with nearly 200 in attendance at the adult dances held each week.

Other activities include the Friday night Teenage dances and a talent show held for youngsters under 15 years of age. gram committee. Council Now Studying New Plumbing Laws having come here two years ago from Beaverton, Ore. ft i September ZBth, between 6:30 and 7:30 p. at the Chula Vista Can WEATHER REPORT Mr.

Wright, who had been en-iged in the produce business in USO on Monday evening, September 24. He will address the group on the subject of recreation in Chula Vista. The general public is invited to attend the weekly nery, 415 5th ave. Cans may also be picked up Wednesday. October Oregon, is survived by his wife, Helen, three sons and two daugh Another successful feature or 3rd, between 7:30 and 8:30 p.

m. SOUTH BAY WEATHER Observer W. Hawthorne Reading at Western Works The city council met in special session Monday evening to study meetings held every Monday night the recreational program was a Effective Monday. September tee. David W.

Bird Previously William A. Small. at the USO building. Dinner is, series of Vesper services sponsor- the possibilities of enacting a new 24th, appointments to can will be ters, one of whom is Mrs. Louise Scatton of Chula Vista.

The body was sent to Forest Grove, on Monday for burial. ordinance regulating plumbing and served at Keservations oy tne local cnurcnes ana neiataken by Mrs. Armer only be- on bay front. Date Max. Min.

Sept. 13 .........71 64 electrical installations. The or be made by caning me omue. in uie uiuia visia dowi. tween 8:30 and 9:30 a.

dinance is quite lengthy, but is in chairman of the Los Angeles county board of supervisors, and president of the California Supervisors association, had named Bird chairman of a county-city affairs keeping with a trend to have the same uniform ordinances regulat ing building as used by the city of E. Bailey Will Be Chamber Of Commerce Speaker Sept. 14 76 65 Sept. 15 66 Sept. 16 71 6fl Sept.

17 71 66 Sept. 18 70 66 Sept. 19 72 65 Sept. 20 66 committee representing the asso aan Diego as wetl as the countv ciation. City Attorney Keith Athertnn According to Bird, the two com has the ordinance prepared, and copies are now in the hands cf mittees are 'to meet jointly to study pending legislation and to make recommendations for addi Unusual Pet Adopts the council for careful study be Rindones Called To Huntington Park By fore final adoption.

The ordinance First General Membership Meeting Since Peari Harbor tional measures to clarify and was given' its first reading Mon solidify relations between the day night. types of governmental bodies. Brothers' Death ft Such recommendations, he said. Cecil Cotton Will Discnss Postwar Plans And Review Prospectus Stream Goes To Sacramento For Highway Meeting State Assemblyman Charles Stream will go to Sacramento this weekend where he will attend a meeting with the state and federal highway authorities reBard- will be turned over to the League of Cities and to the Supervisors Reuter Family On Second Avenue Some little disturbance was caused Tuesday evening at the Burt Reuter home at 477 Second avenue, when a tame fox followed Mrs. Reuter across the street and into the house.

Consuming Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rindone, 230 Guava were called to Huntington Park last week by the Reported Improved association lor independent action. Each group has a legislative, and At Hospital suaaen mness ana death of Mrs. Rindone's brother, Raymond Lo if the recommendations are adODt- Cecil Cotton, well known resi ed these committees will carry For New Chamber Of Commerce Buildina; Social Hour Will Follow At Woman's Clubhouse The first general membership meeting of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce since Pearl Harbor will be held at the Chula Vista Woman's clubhouse on street next Tuesday evening at 7:45, according to an announcement to- gan.

Funeral services were held there on Tuesday, BONITA READING Observer Richard M. Allen Date Max. Min. Sept. 13 78 64 Sept.

14 81 64 Sept. 15 81 64 Sept. 16 76 63 Sept. 17 78 65 Sept. 18 .....74 62 Sept.

19 .......74 63 Sept. 20 65 A "trace" of rain was recorded Sept. 19. On Sunday and Monday the readings at the Bay Front were the same both days. Bonita also had identical readings on two days, Friday and Saturday.

ft VISIT IN NORTH Sgt. and Mrs. M. Samuel Dun-barr and infant daughter, Virginia left last week for a visit with relatives in San Francisco and Seattle. The Dunbarrs have dent of Chula Vista and an execu on appropriate sustaining action.

he added endless eggs and milk, the strange animal has the family quite upset as to what to do with him. Logan was in civil service work, tive of The National Iron Works, is reported as much improved. Mr. In his communication to Bird, T' 1 served as automotive advisor Lotton was seriously injured Mrs. Reuter describes him as an meeting in San Francisco it was a car accident last Friday after Graves urged that the first joint session be held at Sacramento, at an early date, where Governor animal very unusual to this coun learned that the federal govern ay by Secretary Pauline Millan.

Elwood Bailey, prominent ex- noon as ne was returnme to his try. Still a puppy, she judges he i xi home from work. The accident followed a six-day illness with pneumonia. The Rindones were accompanied to Huntington Park by their two sons, Howard and John. Mr.

Rin Chamber of Cemmeree performed occurred near the corner of Sec Earl Warren could be interviewed relative to his attitude on pending legislation. ment now has 23 million dollars available for state use on a matching basis. Mr. Stream comments this will be at least a start. The is only aDouv wree inuuuia standing no more than eight inches tall.

Though having a typi an imDortant part in the war ef- ond avenue and I street. Mr. Cot ecutive of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce will be the guest speaker, using as his theme, "Chula ton suffered a severe concussion League of Cities committee cal fox coat, he has a tail as long fort, with their office becoming a clearing house for virtually all war nrnernms. many of which done has returned to Chula Vista, but his wife remained there for state highway committee has and a badly fractured pelvic. Soon Vistas Number as his body, and is covered witn verv short hair instead of the proposed program representing members are Edwin L.

Carty, mayor, Oxnard; F. R. Fulner, mayor, Santa Cruz; Fred King, councilman. El Monte; E. H.

Ren- One directed entirely by the a few days. ft tvoical bushy tail on a fox. Chamber executives. In a recent been making their home with Mr. Mr.

Bailey is recognized as one of the foremost meetine of the board of directors, The Reuters have decided to care for the creature for a few after being taken to the Paradise Valley sanitarium he developed pneumonia and has been in a critical condition. A report tdoay said he was showing signs of improvement, but was still in a serious condition. zel, mayor, San Jose; Schwan- and Mrs. Stanley Miller at 588 President Kidder commented that enberg; W. C.

Seccombe, mayor, Arizona st. Mr. Dunbarr, a ship-fitter, was recently discharged Will Move To New Location Chamber of Com. days, and if he is not claimed, they will turn him over to the San Bernardino, and H. T.

Sed- the war was over and it is time that the -club return to normal op i -nerce executives from the service. wick, mayor, Oroville. i zoo. They suspect he might be a foreign animal brought in by of Southern ifornia and will erations. NEW BUILDING PLANS Temporarily The committee for the new Chamber of Commerce building, Committee Vote to Discontinue Activity for $200,000 Memorial Hospital; Too Many Conflicting Campaigns no doubt bring out some of the fcv plans the South Bay After Sept.

30, Wolfe and Ar sponsored by the Rotary Club, nold, now in business at 359 with contractor Lawrence Kueb- the crew of some ship the Harbor. He is very tame and the fur around his neck looks as though he had been wearing a collar, the bewildered owner said. ft ON ARMY HONOR ROLL Joseph I. Burns, 515 Fourth is listed on the honor roll of 34 soldier students, enlisted men, in the army specialized training pro mwooa uaueyarea viewed ler as chairman, is expected to Monday afternoon the temoor- The committee has been operat- have a set of proposed plans for ary committee Interested in sponsoring a $200,000 campaign for a the new structure ready lor in about 230 millions of dollars. In the San Francisco meeting, it was agreed that California should have some 2600 miles of super highway, with accommodations for at least four and six lane traffic.

Mr. Stream, a ranking member of the committee, comments that apparently two lane traffic is a thing of the past except on county highways. ft. MRS. LAWSON AND SON HOME Mrs.

Carl D. Lawson recently returned from the Paradise Valley hospital with her infant son, Duane Carl. The baby was born August 22 and weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces. Mr. Lawson, a radioman first class, is aboard the USS Destroyer Massey which is anchored in the bay at Okinawa.

He has been in the service for 38 months, six of which have been overseas and he is now awaiting further orders. Mrs. Lawson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.

D. Davies, 453 with whom she is making her home during her husband's absence. also stated that the various members of the committee had expressed an opinion that Chula Vista and the South Bay should have the ad spection. The new proposed structure is expected to cost in excess of $5,000 and to be erected on war Memorial Hospital in Chula Vista voted to discontinue their efforts until some more opportune time. by the San Diego Chamber.

The meeting will be presidpd over by President Dwight Kidder, and it is expected that acme thought will be given as to the future plans of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, with some plans toward the coming election of officers. Soon after Pearl gram at Pennsylvania State railway property on Third avenue. The committee headed by Mr. Kuebler was instructed to create ing for several weeks, during which time they prepared preliminary plans for a modem 60 bed hospital, and had entered into an oral agreement whereby they would take over the Rankirk Nursing home, which is soon to be changed into what will be known as the Chula Vista hospital, and carry on with the plans now under construction by Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Raney, at 553 street. Mr. Smith stated that pledges of several thousand dollars had been received, and Third avenue, will be located temporarily at the rear of the Chula Vista Lumber Co. with an entrance on Center, street between Third and avenues. Forced to move from the present location where they have been for more than 13 years, the firm will occupy the quarters at the lumber company untU their new building at 326 street is ready.

Repair work only will be done at the temporary location but gasoline customers will be served by John Cunningham 'or Roy Turner at Raleigh's service station at 399 Third avenue. ment with an outside entrance. a plan in keeping with the pro Following the meeting a social vantage of an accredited hospital, and were willing to help make such a project possible, should the community show an interest at a later date. The construction of the new 18 bed wing, plus operating room and laboratory at the Chula Vista hospital is progressing quite satisfactorily, according to Mrs. Raney.

The frame work is now up. hour will be held and refreshments served. Mrs. Augusta Bis- Temporary chairman H. De-Forrest Smith stated today that because of conflicting campaigns, such as the Victory Chest program which will open in about ten days, to be foil-owed almost immediately by a Victory Bond was believed advisable to delay the hospital campaign posed money available, witn an early California design.

The room is to include at least a lobby, a private office for the secretary as well ae a consultation room for directorsor similar groups. There haw Starkey will lead a commun Harbor the Cramber of Commerce voted to devote all attention to the war efforts in the community and area, with the Board of Directors empowered to direct the business to the best of then-ability. It js needless to say- that the ity singing, and music will be fur nished by Phillys Burns and Seila Dupuy, anJ by Miss Clestine Kemp, accordionist. is also Sie possibility of includ that the contributors were being released. Mr.

Smith ing pubis rest rooms in a base- until some later date,.