Press-Courier from Oxnard, California • Page 1

TODAY TEMPERATURE HifbMt 74 54 1 CO. BEAUTIFY The Oxnard Daily Courier July 17 30.221 July 23 30.321 AND THE OXNARD DAILY NEWS VOL. XXII OXNARD, VENTURA COUNTY; CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 23, 1928. DENUDE ITALIA PROF. FOR ICY DEATH Union Ice Co.

Backs Nek) Crusade MANWFR TO Tangle EAST END OF OXNARD 'individuals As Well As City Should Take Part Says H. L. Taylor. PROMISES CO-OPERATION Union Ice Company, One of Larg: est Organizations in City, Sponsors Idea. That Individuals as well as a city as a whole should consider the improvement of natural beauty along with the improvement of commerce and real estate' is the opinion of H.

L. Taylor, manager of the Union Ice company of Ventura county, whose headquarters are in Oxnard. Taylor was approached today with regard to beautlfication of the property adjacent to and surrounding Union Ice Company property and 1 ha infnrmoil the IhkqI nliarrl. ber of commerce that he was heartily in accord wfth any plan for the beau-titication of- Oxnard. He Dromised the whole-hearted support and coop eration ot nis company and even went as.

far as to say lie would conduct a tree planting campaign his own about the company buildings in an attempt to further tne movement for beautiflcation. It is planned to plant hibiscus bushes along the. Southern. Pacific riehV of wav' on Ojrnard boulevard. from the Union Oil company property to Cooper road; and later beyond Gou-.

zales road. For the purpose of the view on the east side of the railroad tracks it is planned to plant Athel trees either along the Southern Pacific right of way. the Edison company property or along Harrison avenue, which parallels the tracks on the east. With a right of way from the Southern Pacific to plant, ft is expected there will be no difficulty to obtain permission from other property owners if the cooperation of the city is secured and the carried through properly. I Mr.

Taylor said today that he in tends- to beautify the Union Ice company grounds oh: all sides with trees and flowers. He has already planted row" of Athel trees back of the banana trees. Flowers are to be put along tTih west side of the buildings. am heartily In favor of beautiflcation. Buildings look much better when surrounded by foliage," he said.

"The plan to improve the appearance of the cfty along these lines is certainly commendable." While speaking of scenic improvements Mr. Taylor made a number ol statements along commercial development which are interesting, addition to recent building at the ice company, including the construction of new 1000-ton storage building, a new office and some new equipment, the company has purchased from W. H. Lathrop six more lots, or 240 additional feet on the north side of First street, extending as far as the Shell company properly. This gives the ice company a total space of 431 by 118 feet.

The present spur track will be extended on the south to the main line, hack of the Union Oil company property and an addition will be built on the" north end, extending the spur the full length of the. company's property and connecting with the main line again beyond the Shell company property. Plans have been prepared for the construction of a large building on the recently acquired property which will be completely equipped for vegetable packing purposes. This will; 'be the largest packing Ihed In the' Oxnard district and negotiations are already under way for (he leasing of the new structure to a reliable vegetable packing concern, according to Mr. Taylor.

When completed the Union Ice com-panuy will have an investment here of approximately 1170.000. There Is at present a pay roll out of the Oxnard headquarters for 51 employees, 14 of whom are connected whh the local plant. This development has been achieved in four years. In talking of traffic over First street Into the Ice company property and into Colonia Gardens, Mr. Taylor said that following a check recently made over 700 machines were tabulated going back and forth across the South- Pacific tracks In one day.

Of interest to those pushing the beach development and Increased resort possibilities is the fact that the vice company has 37- regular customers Vwho visit the for Ice every Sat- i One of Mystery Thrilb at F. B. Show SPORT, HIGH DIVING TERMOR OF THE FOLTY BURK COM BINED SHOWS Many old entertainment favorites and a number of new up-to-date sur prise thrillers are promised with the opening of the Foley and Btirk Com-1 Dined shows scheduled to play a six day engagement at Oxnard starting a eek from today. The old favorites include a number of standard riding devices whose pop- ularity has been tested year after by the management of the Folev I ana Hurk biiows, and these supple mented by the new thrillers make the formidable proportions. According to the advance agent: for the shows is the great1 mystery thriller this season.

"What's 'Tangle?" we asked him. "Sorry," answered, -you will nave to conw and see for yourself. I am unable to describe so (note the question marks fore and 1 "we are given to un derstand is the great surm ise of the Foley and Burk shows. There will be the great Kiddies Uircus. This entertainment com-; prises some fifteen head of trained' a high school horse, one that! does clairvoyant work, a dog that walks a high wire, riding dogs and monkeys and Sport the high diving Lima Bean Wafers Are Big Sensation at Meet California's Spanish hacienda, built in Ventura by Rodney Putnam, and taken to the international convention of Lions at Des Moines.

Iowa, was one of the features of the convention. Mr. Putnam said on his return. Tn the I opening parade the bungalow was mounted on a truck at the head of the lflO-strong delegation of California Lions in the march. Six girls, dressed in Spanish cos-1 tumes, wearing the huge California sombreros, and accompanying their Spanish songs on banjos and guitars, rode with the adobe building.

From the hacienda orange juice was dispensed at Ihe convention and at the grand ball given on California night Lima bean wafers, served with the drinks, created a real sensation among the Lions, Putnam said. Accompanying Mr. Putnam as the second delegate from Ventura was Webster Bernhardt, postmaster. After the convention Mr. Putnam paid a visit to a friend of his war days in Minneapolis, and Mr.

Bernhardt pre ceded him to Denver for a visit with relatives. The two met at Denver for their rettirn to Ventura. VICTIM RECOVERING RAPIDLY. C. Buckingham is recovering rapid ly from the effects of an accident when he fell1 off the side of a machine onto the pavement on street between Third and Fourth stree'ts.

Lacerations of the eyebrow, bruises and contusions on His body wgto sullorod, cording to Dr. E. C. Bench who attended the patient. nrday for ice to last them over the week-end while visiting at local beaches.

These people either own or lease, houses at the beaches. The necessity of wig-wag signals at Cooper road, First street and Third street is becoming more acuta every day and Mr. Taylor is in hopes that these win be installed by the South- em Pacific before very long. Snch an improvement should come with the planting of shrubbery he believes, although the trees will not obstruct the view t( the main line: Santa Paula School Head Nabbed On Dope Charge Large Quantity of Morphine Found in Possession of Accused After Investigation of Chief of Police Johnson. Earl Rogers, superintendent of school attendance in Santa Paula, Marie Earle, of Santa Paula, and Rene Rozet.

of Oxnard are being held on $1000 cash ball following their arrest Roger's arrest this morning and the others last Wednesday on dope charges, according to Chief of Police H- Johnson, late this afternoon. investigation was started by Chief Johnson a month ago. He called in State Narcotic Inspectors W. Luckenbach and R. H.

Dundas, who with Officer H. W. McCoy and the chief made the arrests. With the arrest of the three persons, a bad situation has been On the Rocks With All Sails Set Gabbert Does Not Like Idea of County Budget The new budget system just installed by this county under the new state law will cost Ventura county ap proximately additional in expenditures will be needed in 3'ome branches. "Take, for instance, my district.

go over the ground and see what Is needed and try to set aside enough: to cover the cost of the labor, upkeep, etc. In the end I may I mm. mm i Mm -4 JSH -1 mm mma cleaned up, the officers stated, but the investigation wilt be con- tinued until the whole dope evil in this section has been completely remedied. The alleged violators were arraigned in Judge: C. J.

Elliotts court this afternoon, and the court set the bond at $1000 each. Marie Earle, 33, was just released from San, Quentin on January 9, accordingj to Chief Johnson, after she itad finished serving of six years and six months. Mr. Rogers is known in Santa Paula, and has a wife and two year old baby, the officers stated. This remarkable maritime picture was made on the coast of Oregon lot Jfeafcahnie mountain when the full-rigged British ship Gkcesslin went do the rocks while sails were set.

All members of the crew were rescued. Hoover To Make Short Acceptance Speech On National Radio Hookup Thomas G. Gabbert, chairman of accept- hoard Of Slinervisors. I 8 lepuuuuau iiuuiiuuuim "Every department of the county government is bound to over-estimate its expenditure for the coining year." Gabbert said, "and the result will be that atjhe end of the year there will be money which has not been spent and which can not be transferred to other uses. "Certainly the state legislature, at its next session, will take steps to amend the law.

It is almost impossible to estimate before hand Just what presidency to 40 minutes making it one of the shortest in history it was announced here today. The Hoover speech will be broadcast over a national network at Stanford about 4 p. m. Saturday. The nominee after working on his speech over the weekend expected to finish it by tomorrow or Wednesday.

Additional Space Does Not Solve Fair Problem Additions to the Women's and Educational buildings and increased sp scu tor the Industrial and Agricultural that I have underestimated what departments has not solved the ques-needed for the upkeep of the mulea'Uion of space, according to W. W. Van and over-estimated what heeded for. Pelt, secretary of the Ventura, county materials. I can not, under lawi' fer the materials money to tWe' care of the mules, and tho result that I'm short on one thing and long on something else at the end of the year." Misses Harriet Weaver, Edith Bannister and Gertrude Beck of Oxnard, and MHdn.d Ward TWarv There are more exhibits than ever and even with increased space, the committee is already having hard work to find room, said Mr.

Van Pelt who was In Oxnard tdoay. Premium lists will go to the public within four days said Mr. Van Pelt together with entry blanks. Munoz and Mary Louise Balch, of I Enjoying a vacation expressed Dr. Holtvwood.

who ftcnomnaniefl Raymond Francis who Is at Reno Nev. Isabel Ward for a ten dav nutinir of 'according to a postcard received by the Ward ranch near Solvang re-fhts He 13 expected in Oxnard turned Thursday, reporting a wonder- Wednesday. He has been away for ful time with parties, picnics, horse- two weeks. Mrs. Francis and their back riding, hiking and other wn, Robert, are also on the diversions.

Miss Balch returned home yesterday but Miss Mildred Ward and Miss Munoz will remain at the Weaver home until Friday. Willie Vasfluez and Elmer Getman left Sunday morning for San Francisco for a taw daya visit WEATHER Fair tonight and Tuesday cloudy tonight on coast; gentle tot Benjamine A. Ruffin Benjamin A. Ruffin was elected president of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the last session of the twelfth annual convention of the association, held in Des Moines, Iowa, July 10 13, 1928. Mr, Ruffin was born knd raised in Richmond.

Virginia, which, has always been his home. The new president of Lions Interna- i tiohal is engaged, in. the general insur-1 ar.ee business and is a partner of one Mr. Riiffln Trasjireeh: associated with Lions International for a number of years, and due to his pleasing person-j ality and eloquent oratorical power he has been constantly in demand as speaker at district conventions, cha: of per ton on a portion ot the hay. Blackstock and Rogers are Hoyt's attorneys.

Body of Carranza Is Returned in Mexico MEXICO CITY, July While all Mexico mourned, the body of the republics foremost young aviator Captain Cananza came home today but not through the air. He was in his coffin. Fifty thousand school children lined the old highway when the body was brought Into this city and Moderate north and northwest winds conveyed into the war ministry where on coast it will rest In slate. Prominent American hundred iwuuuvm t.OMnnN 23 nf I Mine dred Chinese Nationalist troops XlvLlCU Ul are reported to have been kilted in hgtiting witn Japanese torces along the railway in Shantung on Sunday, according to au uncou-' firmed dispatch today. NAVAL RESERVISTS RETURN TO OXNARD Kichard Dinner and Raymond Sieland are in Oxnard today, following their return Saturday from a 15 days naval reserve cruise to the Hawaiian islands.

They left on the Destroyer Mullatiy from Santa Barbara at 7 a. m. July 7. There were 55 naval reservists on board and 55 of the regular crew. The ship was joined by five other destroyers, carrying reservists from Los Angeles, and southern California points.

The ships carried on maneuvers all the way to the islands 'arranging themselves in different naval formations. Ray Sleland, as a striker with six others, was the eyes, ears and mouth of the Mullany. His job as signalman kept him busy with the blinker and the flags, communicating with other six destroyers. Richard Diener in the engineer force was a fireman on the ship. The Oxnard boys spent three days in Honolulu.

Diener and Sieland said the island is beautiful of the leading firms of architects o(jb were difJapp0illted iu tUe th city, and also a director of many cky which jt geems wag not what other companies. He is the author of jthe bQys eXpected tbat famed citv to ance tprms whica bave been aaoptea 0n the retum triPi the by the American Bankers' Association I t.v,„rtri Vnntc: mnvmi. and has gpoken before many bankers' lne return trip from the island in fast conventions. jr. Fridav the -destroyers separ1- ated going back to their respective ports.

The Mullany with the Mar cus another destroyer spent Saturday morning in gunfire practice off Santa Cruz island. A. perfect score was made, the gunners on the Mullany t'er nights and everywhere Lions have getting 1G hits out of 16 rounds. Later gathered. I in the morning the Mullany re-GABBERT turned to Santa Barbara for disem- jbarkation of the crew.

Visitors Day at Camp McArthur on Saturday the govennin military training, course, wlll.be held next Sat urday, according to Harold Matthews, who is attending camp, and who was in Oxnard yesterday. The. ceremonies start at 10 o'clock, and will consist of a review parade. Inspection, display of equipment, tent pitching and other exercises designed to acquaint the public with the military work. A free buffet luncheon will be served at noon.

The ceremonies will be well worth attending. according to young Matthews, and In ternational News Reel will be on hand to take pictures of the events. On Friday the men fire the 6-inch guns in target practice at 5000 yards. There are three crews of 15 men each. Ten rounds will be fired.

The local men are expected home a week from today. Hoyt Files Suit for Collection of $2820 The payment, of $2819.80 which is said to-he due to Roy Reynolds, Ventura' rancher, ia ashed in a suit E. Hoyt, collection agent against the Star Hay company. Rey nolds his claim to Hoyt, Tha-iStar Hay company, It is al leged; delivery on 37,780 poiinASnQf hay at rizi, and 228,165 pounds-at $20.50 per ton, from -but never made payment. In addition.

Hoyt asks for a draying fee Odd Fellows Member Dies in Burbank of Herman Ahlauf, father of Les An lauf of Santa Paula, and former rest dent of this city, died yesterday at Burbank. Mr, Anlauf ran a slivei through his finger on Thursday', blood poisoning set in and death came Sunday. Mr. Anlauf was connected with the early history of this city. He ran store on Sixth and Oxnard boulevard.

owned considerable property nard and constructed several of the early buildings. He was an architect He was a member of the Oxnard Odd Fellows lodge. John Hartveld, noble grand, and Flournoy Carter, financial secretary, of the Odd Fellows went to Burbank yesterday to arrange funeral details. which will probably be hsld in the southern city. Round the World Flyers Deluged With Messages (By International News Service) NEW YORK, July John He.nry Mears and Capt.

Charles B. Collyer were deluged with congratulations to day upon tne successful conclusion of their trip around the globe by steamship and airplane in the record breaking time of 23 days, 15 hours, 21 minutes and 3 seconds. They clipped nearly five days from the record of 2S days 14 hours, 36 minutes and 5 seconds made in 1926 by Edward Evans and Linton Wells. Snodgrass Gets Heating Bid on School at Piru Mitchell Construction Ventura, submitted the low bid of to the trustees of Ihe Piru gram-car school district July 13 for the general c-uiialruction of a two classroom and auditorium addition to the present grade school. Low bidders on otier contracts: Fred C.

Snodgrass. Oxnard, on heating at H. S. Crocker Loa Angeles, natural slate and cork board at P. O.

Derbyshire on I wlsdew shadst at flM.Wj REFUGEE GIVES OTHER CONSENT TO BODY Sensational Charges Made. By Correspondent to Russian Newspaper. REPORT MARIANO DEATH Professor Malmgren Had Overcoat and Sox Taken and Left To Die On Ice. 03v International Ntwi Srrvicci MOSCOW, July Sensational charges that Tantain Zapni, one of the survivors of the Italia tragedy, not only abandoned Dr. Finn Malm- grem, the Swedish scientist alive, but also partially stripped- him of -his -clothing were made today by the" correspondent of the Moscow newspaper, Yerchenie.

The correspondent is aboard the Soviet icebreaker which rescued Zappi and Captain Mariano, from iisr perilous haven on an icefloe. The correspondent further claims absolute confirmation for the state- men that Zappi when rescued wore Malmgren's overcoat and heavy woolen sox. the correspondent claims, Zappi wore three coats and three pairs of heavy sox, while' Mariano was lying on. the ice scantily clothed In a single pair ot sox, his uniform and overcoat. As a result his scanty garb Mariano's leg froze and its amputation later was neces-.

The correspondent "states that a phy- sician who examined the "two men found that Zappi had been without food for only 5 days and not 13 days as he" claimed. Mariano, had been -longer period. Expecting death. sooner Mariano "per-. mission to rlevour" his hotly after he died.1 He' declares that while they were aboard that vessel they, spent much time, arguing over the necessity.

ot an international, investigation of the Mobile expedition. The charges, which declare Zappi. had eaten within five, days of his res cue, point also toward and a wave of norror Has. swept over Russia" and "Scandinavian countries, it was stated. ITALY TO PROBE TRIP (By Interna t-onal Newt Service) ROME, July 23.

The Italian government will make an inquiry into the conduct of the Nobile expedition, Premier Mussolini announced, today. He protested agaiiist the anti-Italian wave of criticism of the unlucky. Nobile expedition, whose members have shown courage -worthy oE universal respect. REPORT MARIANO DEATH (Br International service) July Rumours were -current today that Captain Mariano. rescued survivor of the tragedy had died of the effects of.

his iong exposure to Arctic conditions. A central news dispatch from Kings Bay said there had been a death aboard the Citta Milaoi. on which General Nobile and the other rescued men of his expedition are now being cared for. dispatch said the name of the dead man was being kept secret. BERLIN.

July General Umber-to Nobile, leader of the ill-fated polar expedition maybe taken across Europe to Italy in a shielded railway car to prevent interviews, according to a dispatch quoting Swedish newspapers. General Nobile and the other members of the expedition who are now at Bay have been summoned home by Premier Mussolini, Harry Hall, Former High School Teacher, Dies Sta. Barbara John Harry Hall, for several years connected With the Oxnard Union High school and brother ot Robert Hall, of Halt Ditchfield: died at tits Santa Tinrtaara. home Inst nighf, Hall, G2 years old. died of a long illness.

He is survived by his wife, a brother. Robert Hall, and two isters, Mrs. Emma Bell, and Mrs. Bffie Barnes of Hollywood. He was in Chicago.

Funeral arrange ments have not bsen made a3 -yet. ITarrv HnH nriffinizad the Ox- liard high school orchestra in 1915, teachiing at that time, in the Ventura. high school. He was connected with the orchestra: till 1923, building up a fine aggregation' of musicians. He was forced to glco up his orchestra work hero because of: ill health.

went to Santa Barbara in 1922, he taught: In the high school..