Press-Courier from Oxnard, California • Page 1

Rfcrtt ANYTHING THROUGH CLASSIFIED ADS TtMFlJUTUmt TODAY VOLUME XVU SYLVESTER GIRL IS STILL LIVING CONDITION SAME Wat Not Expected to Live Sunday Night; No Improve-ment Reported FUNERAL SERVICES HELD Large Attendance Marks Last Sad for Well Known Saticoy Girl A large number of friends from all parts of the county attended the funeral services ye3terday afternoon of Miss Irene Pardee, victim of an automobile accident Sunday at Saticoy. Miss Pardee died on the way to the Big Sisters' hospital In Ventura following an accident in which the car she was driving skidded off the dirt highway and overturned. Services were held from the Ventura Undertaking parlors and Rev. Mr. Dyer of the Saticoy church officiated.

A of girls from the Santa Paula high school sang, adding to the impressive services. Interment was made in Ivy Lawn cemetery. Pall bearers were schoolmates of the girl who had been so popular the Santa Paula high school. They were Lyndon Barnes, Jack Kelvey, Ar-lluir Shllder, Lee Hawley, Raymond Mali on and William Knick. The casket was banked high with beautiful floral tributes and at the cemetery many floral pieces covered the ground on all sides of the grave.

No improvement in the condition of Miss Dorothy Sylvester was the report received by The Courier today from the Big Sisters' hospital at Ventura where the girl is lying In a critical condition. Dorothy Sylvester was with Pardee at the time of the accident and was so seriously injured that little hope is held out for her recovery. She is suffering from internal injuries and a partially crushed spine. The nurse attending Miss Sylvester said her condition "is about the same." It. was almost by a miracle that lone Pardee, twin sister of the dead girl, decided not to go for a ride with two girls Sunday.

Slie had intended to go but at the last minute said she would stay home. Had she gone, her fate might have been similar to her twin sister's or Dorothy Sylvester's. Irene Pardee and her sister were almost inseparable. They were lovely girls and well known in all parts of the county, particularly in Santa Pan-la where they attended high school Irene had been a member of the sophomore class. Irene Pardee will be greatly missed by her twin sister and by her parents whose chief interest was in their twin girls.

Adding to the misfortune which overcome the family is the fact that Harry Pardee, father of the dead girl, has not long to live. Mr. Pardee is suffering from cancer ami was only recently informed by his physician that his days are limited. The hearts of friends and acquaint antes of the I'ardee family go out lo i hem at this time for they are suffer ing one of the saddest experiences in tin- history of enliirn county. five Fwnd Guilty in Abatement Cases Hetrd Before Judge Rogers Five abatement cases, four from Ox nard and one front Ventura.

wherein the defendants bad demand ed (rial, were before Judge Rogers yesterday and in every case Ihc state was sustained and the defendant found gttlHy. District Attorney Hcn- derwm was for Deputy District Altonwy II oil tags worth ap-i prated for the alate. The defendants were Camille Ray-Kosa irf Ventura, Jack Webster. B. tt.

Calhoun K. Ilartnian and Angelina Velarde of OUBurd- The courtroom was well crowded with Chinamen, negroes and other friends of the defendants. more abatement cases were scheduled to come nn before Judge Rogers today. More Cases of Foot aod Mootk Disease SACRAMENTO, May than 1300 callle ordered loday as a result of new rtj fool ami month disease reported to Jederal authorities. The new infections were in Merced.

Tulare, Orange, Tuolflmite and Madera counties. The Oxnard Daily Courier TOO ILL TO APPEAR IN "BOM BO." RIVERSIDE, May Theater 4' goers here felt sick at heart anil smitten today for last an hour before the performance of Al Jolson'B "Bombo" the show was cancelled, the excuse that Jolson wan trio ill to appear. The box office refunded money on tickets that had been pur- chased. Today came word that Jolson was an interested spectator at the ringside of Doyfe's fight arena 0 at Vernon in Los Angeles. 0 Packing Shed of Ice Company to be Ready at End of This Month According to H.

M. Coleman, mana ger for the Union Ice company at Santa Paula who was here today, the packing shed now under construction here will he completed about the end of this mouth. The work is being rushed so that the building will bo ready for business as soon as possible. This building is being erected just est of Colonia Home Gardens. The ice plant itself will he built later.

The plant will have a capacity of 40 tons with an ultimate of a 7 5-ton itput a day, according to Colemau. The store room to be built will hold 250 tons of ice. H. M. Coleman who has been man aging the Santa Paula plant of the Union Ice company will be superin tendent of the company's plants in Ventura county.

ACTION IN KEARNS kTTkrv pa or UJLV BE TAKEN TONIGHT MANAGER FOR DEMPSEY IS CHARGED WITH ATTACKING ACTRESS. (Br latenwUBUkl Nam LOS ANGELES, May Action to either charge Jack Kearna, manager of Jack Dempsey with a serious offense or officially clear him of the charges made by Miss Frances Em- merson, screen actress, known in private life as Mrs. May O'Brien, that Kcarns took her to her house In Highland avenue and attacked her, was expected to be taken by District Attorney Keyea today. A number of witnesses from the Universal studio were called to Keyes' office for questioning and their testimony together with Information furnished by principal witnesses which i given yesterday was to be used Keyes in arriving at his decision in the matter. Serious charges have been placed before me against Kearns." Keyes said.

"1 shall investigate the charges thoroughly. As all of the witnesses have not been examined it is impossible for me to make a definite decision In the case at Ibis time." RcpdUkans Invited to Cooiidge Dinner The League of Cooiidge Republican Clubs of California will hold a victory dinner Saturday evening. May IT. at p. at the City Club.

Chapman building, Eighth and Broadway. Los Angeles, in honor of the delegates elected on May who will attend the National Republican convention Cleveland, June IV. pledged Jo nomination of Calvin Cooiidge for president of the Uniled Slates. In addition to the delegates wilt be present as honored Marshall Hale, Mark fteqna. Percy V.

of San Francisco, Frank r. Merriam of Ixmg Beach and Ralph Arnold of Los Angeles, who were appointed he president as the national com mittee in charge of the campaign in California. The dinner is a plate and truer vat ions should lie made promptly. either by mail or telephone WSM or mill, addressed to R. bo vermin, executive secretary, Hotel.

ATTENTION HVVAL ARCH MA-OOfftt All those wishing to attend tl meeting and initiation of Ihe chanters of the Fifteenth District at Ivompoc, Saturday evening. May 17th, please notify F. B. Pettis, secretary, before Friday noon, for reservations. will be served at 0:90 p.

m. i "Gel Well the Way" DBS. BOt I NOON IBOPfl ACTOftS I Missing Hueneme Girl Found at Santa Maria After a mysterious dluappearance several ago and following an extensive search by authorities in the Southland, Winifred Conger, 15-year-old Hueheme girl, has been found. She was relumed to her home yester day afternoon. Sheriff Clark got information that the girl was in Santa Maria.

Yester day Mrs. Conger, the girl's mother; Deputy Sheriff Chrlsman and Mrs. Chrisman of Ventura went to Santa Maria where they located the girl. She gave no explanation as to why she left home. She said she simply took a stage from here and rode north, stopping at Santa Maria, bhe said no lone had induced her to leave Hue neme.

Her parents are at. a loss to know whv the girl departed so suddenly. JThey were caused no end of anxiety while she was missing. Miss Longer not Beem disturbed at having caused her family so much trouble. Light Bean Planting is Common This Year Bean planting continues in this section.

Some are already up. On account of the lack or moisture many are planting late instead of early, hav ing hoped against hope that another half inch or more might fall before planting time. For unirrigated lands the prospects are not good for any kind of decent sized crop. Ranchers are anticipating this and are planting fewer seeds per acre than ever before. Where in normal years from 70 to 85 pounds are planted per acre some this year have planted less than 40 pounds.

This is done by having the rows three feet apart instead of the customary 30 inches in this section, and also setting the sprocket, wheel on the planter at the extreme limit. It is argued in support of planting light that the moisture will hold out longer when there are fewer plants to use it. In some sections limas are already up and show fine stands. Weather for germination has been as good as us- iiid the late rains, tnougn insiu ficient for a good crop, have made possible good planting conditions. On irrigated lands, and there are more and more acres being put under ater, a fair crop is expected.

Many Chapter Masons Go to Lompoc Saturday P. Levy, high priest of Oxnard chapter, R. A. No. 86.

is anxious to know how many Chapter Masons are going to Lompoc Saturday of this week, where a big inter-ctty meeting will be held. There will be a fine 6: SO dinner to start with and the Royal Arch degree will he conferred during the stated meeting. Rudolph Beck, rrand high priest ot camoruia Arch Masomi. will be in attendance. Already quite a number of Chapter Masons have indicated their intention of being among those going.

It is thought that many others may wish to go. Those who are going and have not yet done so are requested by the Oxnard high priest (o notify Secretary Frank B. Pettis at once, also stale whether they will drive their own car. or whether they want iransporta lion provided. Claims Mrs.

WOEs AND THE OXNARD DAILY NEWS OXNARD. VENTURA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1924. Will Die in Jail ANGELES. May 14. -Declaring that continued incarceration in the county Jail will kill Mrs.

Margaret Willis, charged with the 'ininn mur der" of Dr. Benjamin Baldwin, her attorney F. F. llahn today appeared be fore Judxe Crall ami filed a petition asking her release on MMMM ball. Arguments on the petition win oe heard next Friday, Mrs.

Willis is claimed lo be snferiftg from heart at TO INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF FIRE, IjOS AJWiKLES. May 14. invfRtlga-lion of a fire which did dam ace In the Harrison block in East Third street early loday was started hr are officials loday. The fire of terions origin swept through a portion of Ihe building. ReuMral Nerke Giarles M.

Sickels has removed his Electrical Shop from the Duck-ham building on Sottth Fifth Street lo 519 Street. Two doors south of Victory theatre. Phone 437R1 MERCHANTS PUT ON FINE DINNER ENTERTAINMENT Ranchers Guests of Local Mer- at Partners ana Merchant! Affair ATTENDED BY OVER 100 R. L. Detchenes and Capt.

ueorge Kingiand Speakers One of the most interesting Far mers' and Merchants' dinners was held last night in the Masonic temple banquet hall when over 100 local merchants and ranchers from Oxnard and inding territory gathered lor an other one of those meetings which have done so much toward encouraging closer cooperation between ranchers and merchants. The merchants were hosts with Sam Weill in charge of the dinner nd Charles Bagley putting, on the entertainment program. It was hard i say which one did his work best1 Sam certainly put on a fine dinner fried chicken and all that goes with it, green peas, mashed potatoes, and topped oft" with pineapple ice and prepared in fine style by Mrs, Barrett. It was a delicious dinner, according to all reports, and was served "right on the dot. Charles Bagley did his part in lin ing up the program, securing Ralph Churchill, manager of the Caiitor-Bean Growers association, Father Dechenes of Santa Clara church and Capt.

George Ringland, a recent arri val from Europe, who gave interesting addresses. But he gave Secre tary Robertson of the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce the task ol presid ing. In opening the meeting Robertson said: "Much to my dislike I am again called upon to preside at one of our not because I want to evade a responsibility but because I much prefer to remain in the background on these occasions, it is surely grat ifying to note by the attendance here this evening that your interest still exists and that you appreciate value of these associations. Largely through these meetings we have come to a realization of our responsibility to the community, and that to improve individual conditions it is nec essary to improve community condi tions. It is again the old.

story of co operation, of every one pulling and working together for the common good. "We hear a lot these days about the rights of people." said Robertson. "We bear of the rights of iwople dis cussed in most every street corner conversation, on every political occasion. The average citizen can recite the whole catalogue of our present the rights that were fought for and handed down to him. and what courage he is going lo insist upon those rights.

But we hear distressingly little about the obligations of men. We have no rights except those that proceed from Ihe perform ance of our obligations. There is a reciprocal obligation with every right (hat man has. has been my obser- ration that the man who is businc-sl performing his obligations. least time lo think about his rights.

And with these dinners, where we come together in fellowship and lo discuss our problems, we are learning of some of our responsibilities to the community. So let. us continue. let us be optimistic, let us progress overcoming handicaps and and by discharging our ohliga- Uons to the community. us smile and work on.

Let boost and not knock. "Travelling over Ihc country as I I have an opportunity to observe millions and I can frankly and truthfully that we here in Oxnard have little to worry about. In sure we can improve our own condi tions but we have not suffers! from natural and economic commits as some other parts of the country have. Why. in a small community in another part of the similar in sue lo mar own.

just. Ihe other day farms were sold to satisfy mort gages. In many places Ihe minks 31 eollert Intcf'st carrying Ihe rather than fore close on loans. 'What we need here is mnre opti mism, more of the and wiOl 1o go ahead and hniid to (he ftifluro, a Hltle more of the spirit lo our obligations 1o Ihe failure wowth of commiimly. "i am afraid," cotidnded fiohfrtson have taken more of your lime 5hoiild but, 1 wanted lo lhw.e few as eiacoaragemenl lo Jsey-p onr moral courage up and Manager Ralph of Ah-California Lima Bwm Growers asso ciation gave some InterejMsns facts concerning the United SlaSes of limas which he notes will be es- tablishe.

Mr. Charchill outline fheln; Knights of Columbus Entertained at evening. AbouL SO members present at this meeliUR and Mr. Meyers talk was; greatly eujoynd by all present. At the end of the meeting Lecturer Carlos Levy Introduced Maestro Alfredo Pacheco, a musician, composer and bund leader of renown in Mexico.

Mr. Pacheco white cendiicting the Band Artillery, an aggregation of 100 musicians, won honors. Du i to unsettled conditions in the southern republic, Mr. Pacheco had to leave Lis country and is now located in Southern California. The Maestro plaved four of his own at the piano, one ot them having dedicated to Mrs.

Diaz, wife of tho lute president of Mexico. The wonder ful tecimhimt and execution of Mr. Pacheco was greatly enjoyed by Kniglils who wished him snccess and him co-operation during his nard. in Southern California and ox 2155 STUDENTS GIVEN UNIVERSITY DEGREES (By InUrnational Newi 5crvlcel UERKf.I.KY, May of California today awarded degrees l.o al impressive cmu- iiem-cno ui exefeises held in the Me morial stadium. President Campbell, delivered the address of advice to ihe graduates and conferred the degrees ot various honors, ivioie than 20,000 visitors were present.

Capt. George Ringland, brother-in- law of Joseph Powers, who addressed the Lions here on previous occasions. sonic of his experiences Eurone after the World War. Ringland reiterated statements made previous occasions Ml lus culm, un concerned manner. Conditions in Germany, Russia and Turkey and the troubles of these nations in trying to establish a stable government were among the keynotes in Capt.

Ring-land's address. An opportunity was given those present lo enter into discussion on any local that, might he confronting anyone this lime but no one' bad anything to bring up. wanted to get away to attend the boxing bouts al the Community Center, given by the Young Men's Athletic club and others wanted to attend the Knights of Columbus meeting later. It was for this reason that business not on the program was not suggested. Father Descheiies, a newcomer here and pintically a stranger to many gave a line talk on community cooperation.

He delivered his remarks in a forceful way mid through them did much to get himself acquainted He prefaced his address on cooperation with a little joke about an Irishman who. arising in a hurry one morning, put his trousers on back to Ihe front. Later in the day while carrying bricks on a construction job, he fell. A ladv happened by and asked him if he bad been hurt. "I don't know," replied (he Irishman, as ha looked himself over.

I got a I 'of a twist. Father Deschenes enlarged on the fact of community cooperation, based on recognition of the other fellow's privileges and that farmers and business should not submerge ruch rights by insisting on their All business men should be scrnp is its dealing with one another. 1 id. lie illustrated the lack of ro- ojHM'aMon by piiintm.it to Ihe methods employed by iiiiscnipulous real estale men In Aiwles during the iast. few TJn-y are hulking only for ibelr own pndil in Is and not lo tho furlix-r ilcvHnpmeii! the pro-lietiios sailing.

They all of investor's money ik first pisynient. proiHTty. leaving lint nothing tn continue payments or develop bis properly. Hh.mivks in community like Oxnard. Father JJeschems.

dependent npoai farmers and should In1 siuown Jtae fanii'T ija ni) r.n;1 farmers are likewise ilepen-tlejjl lapon ifof sjvn ajid Ihe eily Tnr Ihe markejirij: rrops. for the ediurfiUnn uf She3r inwienee ami ym-M insure, Om1 is the ntfvr. sb-cniM hi-, no either bui spokf fllwn Vt inJuuH's uuA ib.U 0ILI.Y SUNDAY HAS HOPE. CHICAGO, May M. "The Lord and 1 have been for 36 ears, lie has never forsaken me.

He won't now. I'll make the Fred Meyer, county Bcatit executive. grade ill! right." nt urn iKuVliU So declared Rev. William A. uinbits tit the regular meeting last "Billy" Sunday, famous evangel- 1st, today as he arrived from Memphis, Tennessee, en route to Rochester.

where he will enter the Mayo clinic to be treat- ed for a kidney affection. Says More Motorcycle Officers Needed Here Too Many Accidents That more motorcycle officers in Ventura county and that the public is suffering through the lack of them tho statement of H. W. "Wad- of Ventura, representative of the UcLidetital 1-ife Insurance company. Tralfie conditions in this county are ors.e than they have ever been, says nee In regard to the motorcycle offi cer problem.

He believes the board can remedy the situation. So far, he said, the supervisors have felt county can not afford to pay more county moiorcycle officers. "There are only three motorcycle officers patrolling the county high-nays." said Waddle, "and one of these, Ray Olds, is laid up as the result of a recent accident. No one ha.s been hired to take his place. "The motorists are suffering through Ihe lack of officers.

There Is cutting in and all manner of tramc i I ions simply because the motor-s of the county and other places ow that there are only three cops work here. There am 349 miles of paved highways in this coanly and the cops can not cover mileage. Last year there were six motorcycle officers engaged by the county. These officers brought about fines ag grcgatiug Their salaries amounted to leaving $3000 for the county. This year the gasoline tax will luinx the.

county $44 used tor upkeep of highways. The; motorcycle officers are part of thftjup- "At the present time the county mo tor officers are working on license nlates and headlights. If an officer orks at night on headlights lie tanes H-i fine upon (be 3 WASHINGTON, May By a rot Ad 1b" elrtPe of tne a vote; of iuvT to one 1he commiltee Jhanlks was exJemlcd to £am Weill (which Investigate the. Ia4ict meat of for the vWf in which Kurfon Whteier. of handle dinner, to ahfidve the senator of tne the way she prepared charts made against him and rale meAl find to js31 who 3 bat hp fil ao remain a member in Ihe meeling a success, jof 'ho Sf-nate.

The. farmers voted lo continue diTineTS and will put on the some timft next month. Tbe f.nrmers on some wonderful dinners three essential things which will interesting meetings at various: an Important part in ariaging ahout aJ1" are looking for-j. one uniform prodncer, the such good time nestr marketing orgaailatloVI and the month. Announcement is made by H.

secretary. It hat the Hueneme ChamlwT of Commerce will sive a "Itoanl Ifcili." on Friday. June fi. in A. O.

W. hall. The admission will one dollar, and it is cvjHH'Sod that every will The ball is licitu; siven for Ihe purpose of money lo repair and esiend. if lxissihle. the walM on the Ivarh.

The walks aw in of repairs and the chamber is also in need of linances. hence tfte 3ib'-ral purchase at. will I. approbated. WhedefAbwffedof Charges Agakst Hin NUMBER Ml BUILDING TOTAL GETS BOOST IN PERMITSGRANTED Total of $101,000 for New uranted by $90,000 FOR TWO SCHOOLS Ord Ice Co.

and Union Ice Co. Swell by The largest total on building permits which the board of trustees had been asked to pass upon for many, many months, came up for ation last night. The figures are $109,000. Of this sum 190,000 Is for the two grammar school buildings, already under construction; $10,000 lot an addition to the Ord Ice company-'B plant here; $5,000 for a "ahed" for the Union Ice company, and $4,000 for a stucco residence on street by "Waddle, because there are not enough Walter H. Yung.

take c-ire of the work. total building permits lor 1924, one n.at an armpai chftuiri not far from one-haif of the total be made to the supervisors for assist-1 out during the entire year ot 1923. The city dad9, all of whom were present at last night's meeting, adopted resolution No. 166, ordering the calling of a special election tor the bonding of the city In the sum ot $16,000 for improvements to the city water works, mostly in the nature of deep well pumps, made necessary the lack ot normal rainfall. Following the adoption of thlt lutlon City Attorney Blackstock read for the first time Ordinance No.

which was introduced by Trustee; Drifttll, calling the special election for Tuesday, June' 3. The ordinance will come up for second reading next Tuesday, after which date it will be published for seven days. It Is explained that the adoption by the voters of this bonding will not affect taxes, as the money tor the payment of the bonds, which are to be in denomination ot $1,000 each. will be met out ot the water worts funds. The water works department already has $15,000 on hand for redemption of three $5,000 bonds which fall due annually, and Is saving Lor more annually for the sinking fund.

So far the next three years at least there will be no difficulty Id meetlag the pavmedts as they fall due. W. Mark Durley, president Lions club, was before the tfaateeav most of the next day off. If he wjrks askjng the trees by license mams uhc Lions, have not been watered. He was most of the next day preparing data to send to tho motor vehicle department.

The result is the highways are bare of any motorcycle officers, ex- Informed that they had been duly and fully watered, whereupon Hark replied that he ''wasted his time attending the meeting, and was fully Ventura, Santa Paula and Fil- and coropieteiv Mtisfied. more, where there are motor cops, Engineer S. G. Bennett I v.iihin the city limits. Tiew three volumes on Modem Saw- Two people were killed last Sun-1 age which had mt Qn trW ami anoiner Tne prjce tor the TO an4 not have happened if there had been more traffic cops on the highways.

Motorists would not know just where they wen; going to run across a motor cop and Would be on the lookout most of the lime if there were more cops. There would be fewer accidents and less loss uf life. The way tl is now it is almost unsafe to drive along the highways. Someone is likely to smash into you. "I would like to see the supervisors put more motorcycle officers on the i-oiinty highways." Board Walk Ball for Hueneme Friday, June 6 the books were ordered purchased.

The bi-annual audit ot the city books came up for consideration, an Trustee Speer was authorized to take tbe usual arrangements to get work done. T. R. Carroll and victor Wallock are to be the auditors. The city is also considering purchase of a heater for repairing asphalt pavements.

This will aot ha a very expensive item. Besides this the usual grist monthly bills came up Tor audit a were allowed. Foot SunerCajqB fir Boy Scotts This Year There will be four i for Ventura county Boy Scouts thia year. These camps will be open for Boy Scout in the county and he can go to any camp that he There will be hiking, ming. fishing, test passing, roariag camplire stunts and a dotea other things.

Each one of these periods wlM last for eight days. First ramp. June to IT. scouts. Second camp.

June 17 to Jt. Third ramp. June ft to July 1. scouts. Fourth camp, July 1 to S.

for Eiets. All woiitniMlers desiHng these camps will he the at county council. ALL IttDMIN TAKI NOTtCt. The funeral services at Fred Oherg he heM al Ivy Lawn cemetery. Friday, it Jo cmo.

aaaaaa hie at lodge room al 3 DAN FAHRENBACHEH. at H4c CORNELIA HOFFMAN, SALES SHAUGHNESSY KNITTINC CWVlFAIfY X. Fifth St. S9i Ihtiffwaaig PLAZA HOTEL Fdl Ft PlK-ae JI7.