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OAKLAND TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1938 Famous Horses To Come Here Mrs. McLaglen Will Exhibit Jumpers At Mills College for jumping. 100 HORSES ENTERED Featuring Mrs. Victor McLaglen, wife of the Hollywood motion pieture actor, and hew three famous champion jumpers, as well as a host of other socially prominent! Califormia horsemen and women, the seventh annual Mills College Horse Show will get underway tomorrow night at the college riding arena on Mountain Boulevard. McLaglen, prominent in Mrs.

other State and National horse shows, will be making her first appearance in a Bay Area show, Miss Cornelia V. N. Cress, manager of the Mills College program, reported. The Southern California sportswoman, whose home at La Canada riding arena, complete with jumps. will outfitted with miniature bring Brutus" to and "Walter's Message." All Oakland "Modes," "Del three have won National recognition pion horses will be included on the More than 100 registered champrogram this year entries completing in the the largest list of outside history of the show, Miss Cress erected said.

to the many prize horses has Temporary stable space found insuffielent to care for house them all and workmen are now hurbeen rying to complete several additional stalls before the opening, Events this year will include competition for jumpers, all classifications; saddle horses, harness and stock hunters, three and five-gaited horses, pleasure mounts, Western horses, colts and polo ponies. Several other novelty and Gymkhana numbers will be offered, Horse- including a Reel on back" by members of the college Bit and Spur Club; special exhibition drill by selected members Shongehon, advanced riding class at the Mills College Riding match School; Battle Royal wrestling and re- on horseback; barrel jumping lay races. ENTRIES PROMINENT Other prominent entries in the how include: Louis Frankini, of Sacramento, who owns several Mrs. Natienal champion stock horses; Charlotte B. Anderson, of Pleasanton, prominent each year at the Sacramento State Fair; J.

owner N. of Dough- "Miss man. of Livermore, Gay" tive-gaited champion; Mrs. Walter Barnett, San Francisco, owner of "Reve d'or," another of Carmel; Dr. G.

R. Burke, Alameda, gaited winner; Betsy Bosworth, with "Torriden," champion jumper; Mrn, William J. McGee, San Frandisco; Mrs. Floyd B. Harte, Vacaville; Sacramento; C.

M. Hartley, Mrs. Harold Havre Piedmont; Mrs. Emerson Best, Oakland and many others. The show will be continued at a matinee Saturday afternoon and another evening performance sat 8 o'clock that night.

Tickets are on sale at Sherman, Clay de Co. Four Face Indictment On Medical Charge Indictments charging four men San Francisco chiropractic college with conspiracy to practice mediIne without licenses will be returned by the Grand Jury Friday, it was indicated last night by Harry J. Neubarth, assistant district attorney, San Francisco. The men, affiliated with the Standard Chiropractic College, 1145 Polk Street, are Mortimer E. Timm, director of the school; Fewer and 1 Dan C.

Lindsey, chiropractors, and Densmore Henschell. Safety Awards Are Given Drivers Safe driving records, led by that of George Happ, who has driven 75,635 miles in the streets of Oakland without an accident in the past five. years, won for nine employees Borden's Farm. Products, 2748 San Pablo Avenue, safe drivins emblems awarded by the company. The emblems were presented to the by Sergeant Pierre Van Der Wiel, of the Oakland Police Traffic Department, who complimented the men of the company fleet for their safe driving records.

Five-year awards for men drivIns 70,000 miles without an accident went to R. B. Parker, Charles Mulligan, Lee Belloni, James McGregor and John Tablor. Four-year awards went to Ben James and Joe King, while a two-year award was won by Al Reheiser. German-American Bund to Hold Rally Members of the German-American Bund of the Pacific Coast will attend a Western District rally May 29 to 31 1 at the German House, Polk and Turk Streets, San Francisco.

Hermann Schwinn, western director of the bund, will make the opening address. Members of affiliated, German societies and Italian organizations have been invited to attend. ADVERTISEMENT Help Kidneys Don' Take Drastic Drugs million tiny tubes red by MARKS PROGRESS OF DOWNTOWN OAKLAND Marking another step forward 'in fion program is this sketch of the The premises will be completely according to Irving H. Kahn, the Downtown Property Owners' remodelled Borland property at modernized, and the work will be association L. Cohen BORLAND BUILDING, 12TH AND BROADWAY, TO BE MODERNIZED Another step in the Downtown Property Owners Association's modernization program was announced today by Irving H.

Kahn, president, who disclosed that plans have been completed for remodeling of the Borland Building at the southeast corner of 12th Street and Broadway. The property is at present occupied by B. Bercovich and the Gene Compton Corporation, both af which firms have renewed their leases at the location. W. E.

Milwain, architect, said that the building will be modernized with the latest design of glazed tile, and will be one of the most attractive structures in downtown Oakland. Construction will be under Community Dance Tomorrow Night BERKELEY, May -The third weekly community dance to be held this month under auspices of the Berkeley Junior Chamber of Commerce is announced for 9 o'clock tomorrow night at the high school gymnasium, Milvia Street and Durant Avenue. It popularity of the events continue through the two additional dances planned for this month, the community gatherings will be made permanent in Berkeley, says Floyd Talbott, president of the chamber. California to Fight Oil Grab Federal Plan to Take Control of Tidelands Pool Held Confiscation By ROGER A. JOHNSON United Press posits.

WOULD LOSE HEAVILY California will protest officially against attempts. by the Federal Government to gain control of $1,000,000,000 worth of oil tidelands owned by the State, it was announced today. The State attorney general's office in San will contest a bill pending the House Francisco. Judiciary Committee which would give the Federal Government title to submerged oil fields lying off the coast of California. Attorney General U.

S. Webb termed the bill "the most serious threat ever made by the Government of the United States against any State of the and charged it was "confiscatory." HIT ALL STATES. The bill was introduced by Sen. Gerald P. Nye N.

passed by the Senate in August, 1937. Originally it was applied to all States, but later was amended to apply only to California. The Navy and Interior Departments have contended that the Government should take over the oil fields on grounds they are needed for National defense. Specifically, the oil would be used by the Navy. At present about 80 private oil companies are operating on the tideland fields.

The bill provides that Attorney General Cummings would file suit in California courts to permit the Government to take possession of the submerged de- Rep. B. W. Gearhart, Fresno Republican, wired Gov. Frank F.

Merriam, warning that if the bill is passed California would lose immense amounts of anticipated revenues. He added that the bill had been "slipped over" on the California congression delegation. Webb said the State would be represented at the Senate hearing on the bill. PAN-AMERICAN ASKS QUICK LAW TO SAVE OCEAN LINES WASHINGTON, May 9. (P) Pan-American Airways asked Congress today to relieve it from the predicament of having a supply ship rebuilt at a cost of $200,000 and equipped with a $7000 ice box -unoble to clear for the Wake and Midway Islands bases of its pacific, air service.

J. E. Yonge, Pan-American attorney, told the House Merchant Marine Committee the now at Kingman Reef and stocked. with supplies of food and gasoline, could not be cleared for the islands because of its Canadian construction. He explained the Merchant Marine Act prohibited the use of Funeral Rites Set For Henry Mellmann Funeral services for Henry Mellmann, 48, brother of Fred B.

Mellmann, Oakland attorney, who died at Lodi Tuesday following a heart attack, were held today in San Francisco. Mellmann lived in Oakland for 40 years, moving to a home at 580 AlvaStreet, San Francisco, last year. He was a native of New York. As an executive of a large electrical manufacturing concern, Mellmann had gone to the Stockton -Lodi area with an official of his firm to check over a highway lighting installation. He was seated at a Lodi soda fountain when he suffered the fatal attack.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Christine Mellmann; a daughter, Barbara Mellmann; Fred B. Mellmann; and two sisters, Mrs. Carl H. Conradi and Mrs.

Hubert L. Wildenradt. Services, were Oakland held Lodge under of Elks, the No. 171, from the Gantner, Felder and Kenney Parlors, 1965 Market Street. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery, MULKEYS Ta One Day Service 01.3691 at AVe EXAMINATION I TELLS CAUSE OF ILL HEALTH We guarantee to locate the cause of your trouble, without asking you questions as to symptoms.

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SIVILS, D.C.. Director 4843 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland Phone Of ymple 1377 HERES ONE BUILT TO TAKE IT Association modernizaTwelfth and Broadway, completed- in 60 days, photo. Dolly Fine Is Seen in South Reports that Dolly Fine, indicted San Francisco brothel keeper and bail-jumper, appeared briefly in San Diego Monday shifted the search for her to the South today. Edith G. Benjamin, notary public in the U.

S. Grant Hotel lobby at San Diego, told police a woman who signed her name as "Dorothy Fine" came to her on Monday and had a cancellation of a lease notarized. Miss Benjamin said a man accompanied her but stood! in the background as the transaction was carried out. The appearance dovetailed somewhat with reports that Dolly's emissaries were dickering with Attorney Jake W. Ehrlich in San Francisco to take her case in order that she could surrender and face trial.

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direction of A. T. Beckett, who said that the work would start immediately and completed within 60 days. numbers of will be employed, and the job will be done with as little inconvenience as possible to tenants and pedestrians. Kahn said that the extension of the lease of the tenants of the building, and the announcement of remodeling program, indicated the confidence of business men in the downtown business section of the city, The modernized building is across the street from the newly remodeled Sohwartz Grodin men's furnishings store, also a Downtown Property Owners Association project.

Church Young Folk Plan 'Retreaterino' The annual "Retreaterino" of the young people of the Fruivale Presbyterian Church will be held in the church gymnasium tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock, according to the pastor, the Rev. C. Meryl Bish. The program, of entertainment will be given raise funds to assist the young people to spend two days at Mt. Hermon this Summer.

More than 100 are hoping to make the trip. The Rev. Bish is in charge of the retreat in the mountains. -at a strictly ECONOMY price! up this husky. Take a squint at Not a penny more than you would pay for width and height of that massive tread.

little-known, or off brand tires. No more than MEASURE PRICE you would pay for tires of less quality. For Notice those arrowhead blocks for real Goodyear will not "fudge" on quality protection right down the center where you at any price. need grip most. slid- Speedways start at $6.15.

Most retreads cost Imagine those stout shoulder buttresses ing into ruts and grabbing hold to push you nearly as much as this on through. husky 4.40-21 And price? Don't pass up this buy! GOOD YEAR SPEEDWAY QUALITY WITH ECONOMY? foreign built ships in domestie service, exempting, however, Guam, American Samoa and the Philippine Islands. After hearing Yonge's testimony that unless the supply ship, the "Tradewind," could reach Wake and Midway Islands within two weeks Pan-American faced suspension of its transpacific service, the committee agreed to ask immediate House action to exempt Wake Midway Islands and Kingman Reef--off the Australian Coastfrom restrictions of the law, Chairman Bland expressed hope legislation might be approved by Monday so the "Tradewind" could sail. Jail Chimney Smokes; Autoists Sue County Because the chimney of the old County Jail at Fifth and Washington Streets "emitted a black substance that settled down" and ruined the finish of three automobiles, the Board of Supervisors today was presented claims totaling $58. Claimants are Jack Kavanaugh, 4194 Shafter Avenue, and Jack Marsh, 5501 Gaskill Street, who ask $20 each, and George Maxon, who seeks $18.

Wife Asks Mercy For S. F. Sergeant Clara R. Edgeman, wife of geant Samuel B. Edgeman, courta martialed at the Presidio last week for removing Army records, sought clemency for her husband today from A.

J. Bowley, commanding officer of the Ninth Corps Arcaneral Bowley told Mrs. Edge man he would personally review all the evidence in the case as well as. Edgeman's record in the Army before reaching a decision on the court's recommendations. Gone Now Two-room apartment, 5117 Fod hill, rented through Tribune Wand Ad.

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San Francisco, Calif. Just like the teeth of a gear wheel, Speedway shoulderblocks dig into the sides of ruts, driving the wheel on through. It's the combination of Center Traction, high, wide, and husky tread and Supertwist cord construction which makes Speedway the winner on those rough back roads. Every tire of our manufacture, bearLIFETIME GUARANTEE ing our name and serial number, is guaranteed by us to be free from defects in workmanship and material, without limit as to time or mileage, and to give satisfactory service under normal operating conditions. If our examination shows that any tire has failed under the terms of this guarantee, we will either repair the tire or make an allowance on the purchase of a new tire.

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