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8 PARTH 7e Twenty-one Kern County Fires Fought BAKERSFIELD, June by a strong wind Youth Leaders Honored at East Los Angeles JLosaitgelcsCimcs SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1944 more than 300 men battled 21 EAST LOS ANGELES, fires over Kern County today, the largest being a 3000-acre blaze northwest of Inyo-Kern, where grass and brush areas were blackened. June 9. At the youth recognition dinner tonight at Poppy Trail Villa, Dolores Gonzales, 4556y2 Brooklyn was announced as winner of the trophy for making the Another fierce blaze was be Second Union Election Called at Covina Plant COVINA, June 9. A second election will be held at Nigg Engineering plant next Tuesday to determine whether the warworkers shall be unionized. The National Labor Relations Board held an election yesterday to ascertain whether the employees wished a union to be their collective bargaining agent.

More than 400 persons were eligible to vote, of which 292 cast valid votes and they showed 127 for the A.F.L. International As-, sociation of Machinists, 117 against any union and 48 for the independent United Brotherhood of Welders. Failure of one class to gain a majority of all votes cast made the runoff necessary. ing fought near Havilah, where the fire has burned over 1500 acres of brush and timber, and more than 70 men are fighting most outstanding contribution to the war and communi: ty service in this area. William Fleetwood, local the names.

Assorted residence, grass and oil rig fires yesterday in the high winds brought the total damage to approximately according to State Forestry officials. publisher, donor of the trophy, presented it to Miss Gonzales, one of 25 candidates who were selected from 90 boys and girls who had answered more than 200 questionnaires. Junior Red Cross AVorkcr Miss Gonzales, head of the Youth Congress at the Eugene Street School, has been active in child care work, school paper salvage drives as well as serving as chairman of a Junior Red Cross committee in her neighborhood. Since the death of her mother, Ave years ago, she has been the homemaker, taking care of her Times photo HOME-SEEKERS Mrs. Paul Kisinger, left, wife of Pvt.

Paul Kisinger of the Army Air Corps, and her young son Larry Paul were among first to visit Mrs. John Shorfridge, chairman of the U.S.O. housing information center just opened at Bakersfield. Youth Center Heads Named at Alhambra ALHAMBRA, June 9. With appointment of Gil Strother, coach at Mark Keppel High School, as athletic director and Mrs.

Rachel Smyser as social director, the City Playground Commission today completed arrangements for converting Story Park clubhouse into a Occidental Girl Wins Runoff Vote Runoff elections at Occidental College yesterday resulted in naming of Betty Zoe Box of Monrovia as vice-president of the Associated Students and Amy Lou Hallberg, 1571 Oak Grove Drive, as secretary. Ap brother, 5, and her sister, 7. By.j working in the school cafeteria ond Campaign Housing Service and taking care of children for mothers employed in the war effort, she has also been able Offered by U.S.O to purchase more than $300 worth of War Bonds and Stamps. i i Wirephoto WINNER William O. Fleetwood, donor of a perpetual trophy for the outstanding youth leader of the East Los Angeles area, presents trophy to Dolores Gonzales, who was announced winner at banquet held last night.

Tour Premiere Set for Monday prentice Seaman Dwight C. Harper of Temple City, won a runoff for the vice-presidency of the 'Voice of 'Achievement' The affair was sponsored hv at Bakersfield summer youth center. the Youth Activity Committee The program was established of the Citizens' Service Corps of the East Los Angeles Area War BAKERSFIELD, June 9. Associated Men Students. Eileen Baughman of Alhani-bra previously was elected student body president, the first coed picked for the top post in the college's 57-year history.

CLAREMONT, June 9. The Claremont bond committee's after a delegation of young people approached the City Commission and Playground Com FIFTH CONVICTION FOR DRUNK DRIVING BRINGS $700 FINE POMONA, June 9. Se-cundino M. Guitierrez, 36, of 1070 W. First today was fined 8700 by Police Judge Harry B.

Westgate following his fifth conviction on driving charges. He paid the fine rather than spend an alternative of 350 days in the County Jail. Police said that Guitierrez drove his truck into the rear of a disabled car on Hamilton near Monterey St. The truck door flew open, police said, and he slid under the wheels of his own moving machine. Examination at Pomona Valley Community Hospital disclosed no injuries, Council, Bruce Gates, chairman.

With crowds thronging real estate offices and hunting down A highlight on the program mission with a request for su rumors of houses for rent, the city's housing shortage, grown was "The voice of Achievement," interpreted by Jack and Republican Convention Parley Called FRESNO, June 9. Gilbert H. pervised recreation during va acute in recent months, has been Irene Eaton, who recited the cation. attacked bv the U.S.O. which Oratory Contest Winners Disclosed Arnold Davidson of Los An records made by the winning candidates.

Free Enterprise Declared Key to Industry Gains POMONA, June 9. Stressing that his remarks on the postwar future for Southern California Provision has been made, for has named Mrs. John Shortrjdge as its housing chairman. Mary Lou Stelter and Robert Mrs. Shortndge lists rentals for servicemen's Jertberg of -Fresno, a member Fifth War Loan campaign, with the slogan" "Invest in the invasion," will get an initial send-off here Monday evening when a troupe of 35 Hollywood stars officially opens the campaign to sell the community's quota of 5350,000 of War Bonds.

A two-hour variety show will be given in the local high school auditorium. The Hollywood troupe, which is to tour cities of the Southland in support of the Fifth War Loan, will hold its premiere swimming, dancing, gymnastics and games. An open house for youngsters Monday will officially inaugurate the center. geles City. College evening classes won first prize last night at the 14th annual oratorical con of the California Republican families who are unable to find Lopez were presented plaques from the Lions' Club and Kiwa-nis Club for runner-up honors.

Each boy and girl of the 25 finalists was presented a certificate of merit. houses. She has more than 80 test presented by the United families on her list. delegation to the National Republican Convention, announced today the delegation will conduct an organization meeting here Speakers Club of the Los Anger les evening high schools at John Because the city is not recog Graduates to Hear H. Francis Polytechnic Evening were predicated upon continu June 17.

In addition to selecting a chair Bishop Cantwell nized by governmental authorities as an emergency war area, Federal housing projects have not been, approved here. ance of the American free en High School. Goldie Best of Polytechnic won second prize man the committee is expected terprise system, William C. Mul- EAST LOS Plant- Burglarized and Grace Blue of University; here. to name candidates for member 9.

The Sacred Heart of Mary An independent project of 47 University Women Form Valley Unit ALHAMBRA, 'June 9. Organization of a San Gabriel Valley branch of the American As Twice in 48 Hours third. Awards were presented by C. L. vander Bie, Los Angeles High School, 660 S.

Saybrook ship on the convention platform and credentials committees and select a national committeeman Two Essay Winners 1 KGLE WOOD, June 9. Foot homes is under way but by no means will fill the need, authorities say. supervisor of adult education. prints believed to be those of a will hold its graduation ceremonies tomorrow afternoon in St. Alphonsus Church.

Named at Garvey Guard Post Filled sociation of University Women The Most-Rev. John J. Cant- GARVEY, June 9. Malvin Williams and Kathleen Hudson, man and a woman, traced in lamp-black powder on the floor, are a clue to the second burglary within two days at the Inglewood Steel Co. plant at .127 N.

well, D.D., Archbishop of Los and committeewoman. In addition Jertberg said it is probable an effort will be made to adopt a rule calling for unit voting by the delegation. Gov. Earl Warren will attend the session. was completed here today.

Officers include Mrs. Carson Boag, president; Mrs. George graduating seniors at Mark Angeles, will deliver the prlnci- Appointment of Capt. Harold F. Adams as commanding officer of the 3rd 'Battalion, 29fh Keppel High be hoot, today! pal address and give the bless Inszlowood Ave.

under investi ing. Councilman to Resign INDIO, June 9. Roy Bolton, elected to the Indio City Council April in, will "resign" July 1. He purchased a new home and belatedly found that when he moves in he will be just outside the city limits and hence ineligible for his post. The address to the graduates lendore, president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, painted a glowing picture of a expanded industrial development here in addressing soma 250 members of the Pomona Chamber of Commerce at a monthly breakfast meeting today in the Ebell.

clubhouse. The Southland's strategic position plus new raw material sources now available will attract new plants and industries here, he said. President Jesse P. Edmonds presided at the meeting which also was attended by Mayor James B. Pettit and members of the Citv Council.

Cornelius, vice-president; Ava Sullivan, treasurer; airs. A. M. Wynne, recording secretary; Mrs. A.

T. Kline, corresponding secretary, and Betty Thompson, financial secretary. wrrn nnnrumccd winners of first and second places, respectively, in an annual Americanism essay contest sponsored by the Auxiliary of Richard Garvey Post No. 393, American Legion. Regimen California "'State Guard, was announced, yester-'day.

He will be" succeeded1 executive officer' of the 1st Battalion by Capt. Martin F. Shakely. gation by police here' today. Capt.

Harry V. Skoog'of the police identification bureau said that entry was made by forcing a window. will be niade by Rev. Patrick J. Dignan, Ph.D.

Rev. Patrick O'Dowd will award the V.F.W. Honors Donald Douglas The highest honor which the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization bestows, the Citizenship Medal for distinguished service and outstanding contributions to the nation, yesterday- St mm was awarded to Donald w. uoug- las, president of the Douglas, Aircraft Co. State Commander O.

T. Ma- haney made the presentation at a special ceremony at the com District 20-30 Convention Set GLEN'DALE, June 9. More than 400 members of 20-30- Clubs in the Southern California district, cohipt'ising hi clubs from San Diego to Santa Maria, will gather here June 16 for the semiannual three-day meeting. pany's Santa Monica plant. J.

M. Chapman, Commander of Douglas post, was Mrs. Hardaker The Glendale.club will be con vention host, and Bob Wian Granted Delay past president, will be affirmed as governor or tne district. Accused of throwing a caustic solution in the face of her di vorced husband, Charles Hard Convention sessions will be held at the Oakmont Club under the direction of Ralph Biersach, aker, last April 27, Mrs. Betty program chairman.

District Hardaker, who was once acquit ernor Ray Fletcher, Inglewood, ted of a charge of murdering will preside. her 5-year-old daughter on grounds of insanity, yesterday' won additional time in wnicn to plead to the assault-charge. Ontario Hospital Addition Approved ONTARIO, June 9. An nouncement of W.P.B. approval Twin Boys Born to Henry Daughter Identical twin-boys weVe born to Mrs.

Edgar Dawson Yeomans, of a projected new wing from San Antonio Hospital costing daughter of Bill Henry, Times columnist, Tnursuay nignt at the California Hospital. The 541,250 was made today by Dr. A. A. Aita, administrator.

The new wing will provide accommodations for, 22 additional Construction will be started at an early- date, Dr. Aita said. J. Dewey. Harnish is the twins, one weighing just under and the other just over six pounds, have two sisters, Linda, years.

Pylon Drive Begun saw UAtiKiiiUj, a. un der the auspices of the Cham ber Commerce a campaign to f5the classic cardigan suit, never better than when keeping company with 'McGuffey' to Be Topic -Rev. Jamesv Edwin Dunning, pastor of, the Methodist Church, will speak on "McGuffey Then and Now," at a meeting of the McGuffey Memorial Society Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 618 S. Broadway.

raise funds for a permanent pylon dedicated to men of this a neat-as-a-pm beige twill suit, by a well-known tailor, community in the armed forces was opened here today. laeket 25.00, skirt 14.95, gilet 3.95... hand-detailed rayon, crepe gilets, left to right: 6.95, 3.95, 3.95 Lea trice Gilbert's Wedding to Private Set for July 10 "-iMmm sportswear street floor BY ELZA SCHALLERT best man if he is able to obtain leave from his service duties. As exclusively announced in A. double-ring ceremony will unite Leatrice Joy Gilbert and our famous wedge sandals, featherweight and flattering, in rust, black or brown suede street floor The Times, the marriage.will be Pvt.

George: Arthur Hoover in the culmination of a romance marriage on July 10 in the gar that began Gilbert den of the Mandeville Canyon and Hoover last Christmas. Setting for the wedding was arranged because of a friendship between Lea.trice Gilbert's mother, Leatrice Joy Hook, and Mrs. Cowan, which dates back lo the period when Mrs. Hook, then Leatrice Joy, was a star in mo home of Mr. and Mrs.

William Cowan, the latter Lenore Coffee, a leading film scenarist. Rev. Gordon Chapman of the Community Methodist Church will officiate at the wedding. Maid of honor will be Miss Margaret.Cooper, a lifelong friend of Miss Gilbert, and Lt. Robert D.

Hoover, brotner tion pictures. The date selected for the cere mony corresponds to the birth date of Miss Gilbert's father, the late John Gilbert. of the bridegroom-to-be, will be.