Covina Argus from Covina, California • Page 1

Che Ccroma Argus Telephones: 2-1170 8-1118 Seventy-first Year Covina, California, Thursday, December 6, 1956 lOc per copy No. 49 Bill of Rights Presentation GovinaM-lZoningCase TV Decision Given Delay HOCKS, STONES AND JEWELS aro displayed by Mrs. Geroid Gyllenskog as the fruit of the hobby she and her husband In the right side of the case is a styrofoam bird, with carefully polished gem stones forming his dei-orations. Photos Rock Hunting Gem Stones Keeps Couple Busy By KII.KV Many people mijrhl consider rock rathrr mundane, bin Gerold and Ange Gyllrnskojj think i iat rocks are "out of this world." to thr Gyllcnskons, "but llif rral fun mines when you Ret the treasures home and begin to work mi tlu-iii." Their home shop includes equipment such as a 20- linch diameter saw with a dia- Arrow! mon( nr 0 thn)U( Highway, hHve found a grrat and; n)( kf A Mm grim pr lar-rrachmt; hobby since Ihry be- im (( 1)jnp js satld and polish the stones. Handmade Brit Ange and Geroid pooled their a show hair cut, and still another reveals cats.

The form of polishing, Students of Covina and Baldwin Park High Schools will present the annual Bill of Rights Commemoration program before the County Board of Supervisors this morning at 9:30, Each year a student group within the county is invited to prepare and present the program Dr. C. C. Trillingham, county superintendent of schools, has invited the Covina Union High School District to make the presentation this year, which marks the 165th anniversary of the Bill of RiEm.s. The students will present a classroom situation in which young citizens are studying the Bill of Rights as the basic cornerstone of the American way of life.

Students and the Board of Supervisors will see projected on a large screen several action pictures illustrative of American privileges and responsibilities under the Bill of Rights. In a brief discussion period, the students will draw inferences for their present-day and future roles as citizens, pointing out that the high school-program given many opportunities to study and practice the basic principles outlined in the Bill of Rights. The program will reflect the schools' objective of developing I critical judgment and clarity thought in the student-citizen in i relation to the American way of life. i Spencer Fullerton, senior class president at Covina High, will be i master of ceremonies and Rich- SANTA GLAUS has made his headquarters at 122 N. Citrus Ave.

to usher in the Yuletide season, and is the center of attraction for Beverly Solo, 705 N. Cedar Billy Barr and Dennis Barr, standing, of 619 E. Chester and Dennis De Lay, seated. 191 E. Badillo St.

Santa's headquarters is sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Assn. of the Covina Chamber of Commerce. Parents are encouraged to bring their children for a visit with Santa. Argus-Citizen Photo aiiu J.iiv.11 done by the GyJ- an Th Covina High tcnli'Af Kilt "rockhounrls" some three BRO. The whole Idea Klnrtcd when they become interested in what wax inside "rock Whilfton trip to Idaho they and made a special belt other persons interested In or Ance which they value at dary work nnd soon they ww; nbout 5135, T), belt is unique in iviii-H to Attend of thcjihat it contains stones, all differ- rniiRe Brit Mineral Society trom i a Brazil, Patngo in Bernnrdino.

Mexico. African, California, the very best way to start'Arizona, Montana, Utah anil In this hobby." Ange told us. 'Nevada. The most valuable stone "From a you con go the belt is gem-quality cliryso- plaro and with the help ol a feu-jrnlla from Arizona and the belt well-chosen pieces of contains a polished stone of petrified dinosaur bone 'from there's no Mopping you." The GlU-nskogs have Icnskngs themselves, but some stonp.s are shown to better advantage by faceting, as a diamond is cut. As yet, they have not added faceting to their home workshop.

However, Ange has a beautiful smoky quartz crystal weighing 48 carets, which she brought back from a trip to Utah. A friend faceted the stone, which is a true jewel piece. "Pebble Pappy" The Gyllenskogs share their hobby with their Dachshund. dog, Cisco, a reported "pebble puppy." Cisco joins them on all their scouting trips and helps in the rock hunts. Cisco proudly wears his "dress up" collar which is appropiately decorated with jew- truck! Utah.

The stones are nil uniform Ids lw chrysocolla clones and V.lth the back convened into a in and are beautifully polish--" 1 quartz crystal, room that includes a bod, e.l ami in silver. Ange, when she is not working and ice box. Their clothing for, Also anmni; Ante's jewels or on a trip hunting rock hunting expeditions include; fiiv agate brooch and a ring lectures for churches on jeans and hiking boots. ifire agate suVnwndrd by rocks and Jesus. Her, CnstMls.

Manv of her drosses are! lecture is titled, "Rocks Speak to: KIIU Dim-lit Important 1 'drcoi-Htrd w-iih buttons made ol; I Moore cou Geroid told us, "You nlso need polished stones. On their most recent trip, the muscles to carry Ihincs like enthusiasts gathered quartz hammer, bar, chisel, pike, shovel and a small wkisk broom and driver. Thp broom cnmo? ceorie la rock with in handy for brushing dirt away formation insirlei which is a rep-1 California. They still plan to go to Irom and the MTPW lira of a rave in miniature. and Wyoming.

journalism and English instruc- will serve as discussion leader for students, Richard Long, Shirley Ewing, Carol Thomas, Mary Turrill, Lorraine Smith, William Jacques, and Richard Blish, all of Covina High Baldwin Parit High, a pella choir, under the direction of wilt open the program -with a special arrangement of "America" and will conclude the program with the Fred Waring arrangement of "This is My Country." At the conclusion of the student presentation, Dr. Trilling- ham will recognize Ted K. Gorrell, principal of Baldwin Park High, and Oliver L. Corbin, principal of Covina High. Stanley B.

Shaver, district superintendent, Library, will be out of the city and unable to attend the program. The program is being coordinated by Eugene R. Hoffman, ra- for the Board of Supervisors, Richard Position Open for Librarian Services of a qualified librarian are sought by the Covina Public Opposition Presented For'City Merger Plans City Librarian Vera ttfcisyl W.ith the Discussion at "beginning; of dminWra scn 1dmi lstla Among tlirir crystals at Quartzite, Ariz. On ion items trips thry have been in District ith crystal Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and Farris, assistant superintendent Covina Union High School driver is uwd to small crys- refer to it as Carlsbad Caverns- "When we open the garage tals loose without brrakin'c them because of tlio unusual similarity, door, rocks come tumbling out, unnecessarily. Two main items Another rare itrm is a geodr but we love 'em," Ange states.

plenty of water and giisolino.jwhich looks liltp two angel fish Rock hounds usually travel in when- the rock is cut. groups of two or more cars and; The Gyllchskogs are particular- for extra precautions friends or ly proud of their Azurite crystals, relatives in the vicinity are noti-; Azurite- is commonly found in lied ol their whereabouts. The. more or less a powder form and rock hunters usually go to makes this speci- isolatrd place in the desert or men raiv. into little known' canyons and; Some of their favorite stones mines.

jarc the ones which show pictures "Hunting the rocks and crystals-as they'are sliced in halves. One Is especially exciting and a shows 11 definite picture ot Santa laxing way to a unollicr a pooillo dog with One room of their home is devoted to the display of their collection and is outfitted with cases with glass doors and their own lighting. Lapidary work is a rewarding hobby and opens up new worlds of interest, according to the cou pie. Any one interested may attend meetings of the'Canyon City Lapidary Club at tlie Azusa Recreation center on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. merous programs and activities i A imail upon request, are slated in observance of the anniversary by school and community groups.

jjj Bnts nas designated as Dec. 9 to 15. Nu- ot riagistered borrowers double what It was live years ago, an additional librarian is needed to handle children's work, genera reader guidance, reference service and circulation. The person selected will have the opportunity to work in all phases of librarianship and grow with the expanding City of Covina. Applicants should be library school graduates or possess equivalent experience -and will receive a salary of $322 to start, increasing to $392 per month in three years.

Fringe benefits include 12 days paid vacation, paid sick leave and a generous retirement 'plan. In announcing the vacancy, Miss JFitch stated, "We will be happy to i consider persons interested in both 'full and part time work and those who would like, to return to the ilield'after an absence." I Interested candidates may obtain applications at the Covina 'City Hall, at the library or by Oil Painting, World Affairs Classes Open Openings in interesting classes sponsored by the the Adult Education Department ol the Covina Union High School District have 1 been announced this week. There are still many openings in the Monday evening Oil Paint-! ing class, held at Baldwin Park High School, room G-231 from 7 to 10 p.m. Purpose of this course; is to teach the student to paint sketch in oils, to understand the principles-of design, composition, I color, perspective and use of ma-j terials related to oil paint ing. lEach student paints that whiclij 'appeals to him, individually.

William Pollock, instructor, comes well-prepared for the posi- ition. Besides extensive of! Fall From Car Injures Man Injuries sustained by Elbert De Bruycke, 43, when he fell out ol a car at the P.E. Tracks and Irwindale Ave. were treated a 1:55 a.m. Sunday at Inter-Community Hospital.

De'Bruycke, of 2-15 School was treated foi abrasions of the right shoulder and arm before he was released a Council fdur councilmen and the mayor were opposed to consolidation of Covina and West Covjna made by Councilman Donald Leggett at the last meeting of that body. Mayor Paul Welsch' and Councilmen Ralph Nordhage'n and Thomas De Witt read their prepared statements in 'the form. a letter to the 'editor. The council discussed the matter among hemselves, but 'public hear- ng was' declared at this time. Councilman Andy Riech made lis statement in a verbal form stating that "It would be nice, it just isn't possible.

Our cities are both individually planned and already set up. I we have the opportunity to get our tax rate even lower as goes on. And while I'd like to see it, I don't think it is possible." Mayor Welsch's statement said, 'It is my belief that any mutual problems Covina and West Covina may have can be solved to the mutual benefit of "both cities by a joint effort onmsollditibn, Report Read By Planner Following the reading of an extensive report by Simon Eisner, Covina's Planning consultant, City Council held a public hearing Tuesday evening regarding the sible zoning of property olanned for a large industrial development near Vincent avenue and San Bernardino road. Almost four hours of discussion and debate minated in the tabling of the issue once more. Member's of the council virtually promised a definite decision the year-old matter Jan.

7 meeting. The 46-acre parcel, planned as the Covina Industrial trict, lies south of the ern Pacific railroad tracks between Vincent and Lark Ellen avenues. The property is owned by Diversified Development represented at the meeting by William Fahrer and Pat McGovvn, developer. Detailed Beport Eisner's lengthy and detailed apparently favored ezoning the land permanent M-l from interim M-l. Howver, he did state that the land would also be well utilized as R-l, and he continually ern- that it was not for lim to decide on the zoning, but, that was the responsibility analysis the citizens will 'decid the issue and I am sure they will be.

given the facts on sides oi-'the The'tconclusion of letter, states: "Each, ant merger problem can be solved, and as the fire public For the complete text of the letters to the editor from the mayor and three councilmen, please turn to the editorial page. enthusiasm for efficient government and lower taxes grows, the consolidation of.Covina and West Covina will ultimately Leggett further stated, "Several prominent citizens of Covina have contacted me to enthusiastically offer their support." Among those citizens are Mike Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hawkins, Robert McPhetridge, Tony Robusto, Mr. and Mrs.

A. Stobel, Len Brutpcao, Lou Brutocao, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bertoglio, and Mr. and Mrs.

Cliff Weining. Station KLAC Salutes Covina Radio station KLAC, through five major disc jockeys, are staging a "Salute to Covina" each hour during the week of Dec. 2 to Dec. 8. Over 33 merchants of Covina are cooperating in the salute.

Services Held for Mrs. Parker Private funeral services were held at Custer and Christensen Funeral Home for Magdalena B. Parker, who died Dec. 1. Mrs.

Parker is survived by her husband, Theo C. Parker, 19842 E. Gladstone Covina, and two daughters, Mrs. Richard Hocaday and Mrs. Harold Smith.

fEBBLE PUPPY wears a collar set with gem stones found and polished by his masters, Mr. and Mrs. Geroid Gyllenskog. Cisco, a constant companion of the couple, never misses a rock-hunting expedition. art, he has had many exhibited in the Hotel Biltmore! showrooms and he is represented' in Los Angeles by the Cowie Gal-! levies.

i World Affairs class endeavors to answer such questions as: Is war with Russia inevitable? Is Co-Existence the answer, or is there another solution? Will the UN survive as a major influence in world affairs? Does Eygpt have any right to the Suez Canal? These and other important questions of the day will be discussed in the World Affairs class which meets every Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.. under the direction of. James Hertenstein. Persons interested in joining a group of this type are invited to attend the class. Applicants lor either of these classes may register at the Adult Education Office, Citrus Ave.

and Puente St. For additional information, phone ED 9-7319, Ext. 18. Ot tits 'ieport wetc sucn. die- tails as the effect the indusr trial center might school.

His research revealed that children attending: the four schools reasonably near the proposed development would have to cross the area. Charles P. Hackler, an at- torney residing near the land, spoke for the opposition. In reply to Eisner's report he. stated, "All that means Is that with your recommendations for restrictions, it would simply less offensive?" He also pointed out, "The children, go to school in buses here, anyway." Opposition Speaks Another spokesman for opposition, M.

J. Rafferty, ed Eisner to raise his hand and swear that this report recommendation was not discussed with him, his family or associates. Eisner complied. Rafferty was concerned about the value of homes three adjacent sides. Eisner stated that there were marry factors in determining value of a home and that he lopments similar in other cities with expensive well kept homes adjacent.

Rafferty urged the council to study the matter seriously' and the mayor replied, "Nfl matter what our decision, it's going to be wrong to some' body." JAYCEE'S NEW PUBLICATION, "Action," is shown to Porter Rose, seated, Covina Chamber of Commerce president, by Dick Eck, director of publications for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Looking dn are Bob Phillippe, business manager of publications, and Bob Adams publications advisor. The bi-monthly newsletter will be sent to Jaycee members and other Jaycee groups in the Valley. Argus-Citizen Photo Women Hold Church Sunday From Wema, Belgian Coneo. Africa, Mrs.

Bernard Davis will be the featured speaker for Women's Day, to be observed at tht Covina Christian Church this Sunday. Mrs. Davis, a living linfc. missionary of the Covina Christian Church, is home on furlough with: ier husband and children. Shfl' eaches in an elementary school if Christian Churches at the mis- ion station of Wema.

As a mis-' sionary, Mrs. Davis is-affiliated with the United Christian Missionary Society. The women of the church complete charge of the morning worship Sunday. Those participating are Olive Gibson, Ruth Carr, Norma Molica, Sarah Carter, Lillie Walter Joan Taylor, Mickey Knupp, Mae Pesterfield, Betty Richardson, Velda Lind, Betty Moody, Lorraine Dix, Francis more, Helen Wiley, Evelyn Gastineau and Bonnie Milliken. Following the service an all-church potluck dinner will be held those attending will have opportunity to personally talk with and Mrs.

Davis, according to Foiv rest J. minister of the.