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Cotton Futures Open March si. 02 May Jnly. Oct. 44 fee. Drillers Down Visaiia Nine See 18 BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MARCH Two former Californian reporters came back to Bakersfield vicariously, at any rate this month for interesting visits, at least through the projection of their creative egoes.

Lawrence Kimble's name appeared on the screen here during the showing of a picture featuring Jimmy Stewart entitled, "Northside 777." I did not see the picture but was told that it was pretty good and delt with a newspaperman and an actual news- story involving a false incarceration. Lawrence Kimble helped prepare the story for motion picture presentation. He is a film writer of years' of experience. Mike Fessier The other visitation was literary. It is Michael Fessier's short story in the current issue of Collier's.

Mike too, used to be a reporter for this newspaper before he became a producer in Hollywood. I don't know what Mike is doing now, probably more of the same thing, and the Collier's story, called to my attention is the first piece of his writing I've seen in a long time. It is a story about a Grandmother and a witch. The witch gives the grandmother the trick of turning into a bird at wilL I supose the theme of the story, if it has one, is not to neglect old people. Personally, I thought Mike was writing much better stuff when he worked for The Californian, but then I'm no judge of literary nuances.

"Go by Plane" "Next time go by plane," to paraphrase a well-known advertising slogan. That seems to be the re-action of Dr. William H. Moore and John Lachenmaier, who, among other local men, were shipwrecked and narrowly escaped death during a recant Mexican fishing trip by chaffered American boat. Jim Camp, John Lachenmaier, Willian Lacbenmaier, Dr.

Moore and Jack Maguire left Bakersfield Sunday in the big Camp twin-engined plane which Jim pilots and were to fly to Guymas, Lower California for a week of big-game fishing, motion picture making and relaxation. The last hunting and fishing party from this county met with grief in a heavy fog when the chartered craft piled up on a smallvisland off the Lower California coast. Well Equipped The party is taking along heavy tackle rods, motion picture and still cameras. Dr. Moore is particularly expert in making color film shots and Mr.

Camp is a pilot of great experience including World War II service flying the to China. We wish and feel convinced that the party will have much better luck this time than during the omened sea trip. F. T. Brown Forest T.

Brown's death here saddened more than one local sportsman. The late Mr. Brown had been a great deer hunter and fisherman and was well known here for many years and popular with outdoorsmen. Snapshots Small boy on First street with 'a willow switch in his hand, crooking his left arm like a fencer and lunging at an imaginary opponent while a nondescript dog ran around him barking. Finally the kid made a motion with his left hand, obviously wiping "blood" off bis trusty blade, and then followed with another motion, just as obviously returning the "sword" to a scabbard.

The dog then ran on ahead with his customary distance for advance reconnaissance. The "enemy" was evidently left where he felL fAGES 13 TO 24 to Pumping Ban One Dciy a Week rn Power Crisis GET-ACQUAINTED of staff meetings of the home service committee of the Red Cross is this one when the members became acquainted with Miss Mary Russell (standing) new executive director of the Family Service Agency, who explained what the work of this agency will be and how it can dovetail into the activities of the Red Cross. Left to right are these volunteer workers- Mrs" Leslie Robinson, Mrs. William Nash, Mrs. R.

R. Robinson, Mrs. L. B. Nourse, Mrs.

H. Mrs! James K. Thrasher, (chairman), Mrs. Grady Cowart; field worker and Miss Jean Chambers executive secretary. Red Cross chapter staff; Mrs.

R. E. Ferguson, 'Mrs. Frank Finlayson, Mrs. C.

Harper Mrs. John Storch, and Mrs. Guy Draper. They donate a day a week to the Red Cross Realtors Called Leaders in Enterprise System "Real estate men are the world's greatest and as such are standard bearers of the American private enterprise system, the system which has the country great and given to its citizens the greatest freedom and highest standard of living of any country in the world." Thjt was the message more than 250 realtors from throughout the state heard Saturday afternoon from Hobart 0. Brady, president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, at an interim meeting of the board of directors of the California Real Estate Association in Hotel El Tejon.

Mr. Brady headed the group of real estate figures who attended the luncheon meeting as guests of the Bakersfield Realty Board. Vice-Presldent Speaks He was preceded at the speakers' stand by Herbert U. Nelson, Chicago, executive vice-president of the national board, who was introduced by Fred Mitchell, San Francisco, state president of the association. Mr.

Nelson lauded the state's association leadership in the national association and pointed out the state has one-fifth of the total national membership 7 and one-tenth of. the country's boards. The state's association progres siveness in education of its mem bers was noted by Mr. Nelson, whc pointed out the national associa tion hss organized an education committee to function on a natlona scale. 'We realize the great demand throughout the country for educa tion, and to meet the demand the national association will ask every board in the country to appoint a member to co-operate with the na tional education committee," Nelson said.

Uniform Examination Urged Another matter being by the national association as a means of raising the standards of the real estate profession is.a uni form national examination, he reported. Warde Watson, president of the Bakersfield Realty Board, openec the meeting by welcoming the gues! and introducing State President Mitchell, who reported it was the two hundred and fifty-eighth meet ing of the board, and introduced various state officials and conunit- teemen. Among the various reports given at the brief directors meeting was one by F. H. Lakey, Huntingtpn Park, state Legislature chairman, Continued on Page Twenty-three WASGO RESIDENTS URGE RETENTION OF RILC0FF Overheard on the steps of the post office: A tall, thin, elderly man in a gray suit said to a man in well-washed khaki trousers and shirt: "The aphis won't be so bad, but.

Jean is getting on my nerves. If it isn't it's another." To which the man in khaki made what to me was a cryptic reply: "I guess I turned off the pump too early." 2000 Witness Shooting Show Blore than 2000 persons witnessed the shooting exhibition by Ernie and Dot Lind in the China Bluffs area Sunda yafternoon. The Linds, demonstrating an uncanny knack of handling firearms, pleased the throng wtih several difficult as well as trick shots. Two of the highlights of the demonstration were Ernie Lind's "draw- Ing" a picture of an Indian head wit .22 caliber bullets and "fast- draw" shooting of a match box. Church of Latter-Day Saints Leader to Talk A member of the Council of Seventy of the Church of Latter- Day Saints, Oscar A.

Kirkham, will at a special meeting of the East Bakersfield church, Monterey ind King streets, at 7:30 p. m. Puesday. Oscar McConkie, mission president, will also attend the meeting. The retention of Nicolai N.

Ri coff as director of Kern Genera Hospital was urged today in a pet tion presented'to the Board of Su pervisors. The petition, signed by 500 per sons in the Wasco-McKittrick area was presented by Mrs. A. D. Fr of Wasco.

It read: "We, the undersigne citizens of Kern county, do hereb petition the Board of Supervisor to retail Nicolai N. Rilcoff as direc tor of Kern General Hospital." Freedom Train Book Offered In connection with the Freedom Train there is an official book tha belongs in every American home. I is "Heritage of Fredom" by Frank Monaghan, historical consultant the American Heritage Foundation which sponsors the nation-wide tour of the Freedom Train. It is the firs and only book to give the history and meaning of the basic documents of American liberty. Here are the writings that have built and protected American the Magna Charta to the United Nations Charter.

Many of them are shown in photographs of the original manuscripts, among them Jefferson's rough draft of. the Declaration of Independence in his own handwrit- two pieces of paper bear- ng the Gettysburg Address that tincoLn held in his hand as he spoke. From the National Archives, from the Library of Congress, from historical societies and private collections throughout America these documents have been assembled for the first time. "Heritage of Freedom" a book that every American boy and girl should own and treasure. is obtainable in the local stores, loth-bound, $3.50, paper-bound, $2.

950 Rabbits Show Here Some 950 purebred rabbits, repre- enting numerous breeds, Saturday and Sunday competed in the Kern County Rabbit Breeders Associa- ion's fourth annual show at the iern County Fairgrounds. Attracted from western states, here were 135 breeders who en- ered purebred animals in the con- est Besides contestants, many ern residents were attracted to he exhibit building over the week nd to see the array of rabbits. Fred Cremer, show superinten- ent, said results of the contest be published later. It was indicated the petition was circulated following rumors that Doctor Rilcoff would resign. The hospital administrator said this morning, however, he had no intention of quitting his post The board indicated it would appoint the chairman -to the county power committee this afternoon.

The committee will be set up in compliance with Governor Warren's letter of February-20. The committee chairman will have the power to select an organization from agricultural, industrial, commercial business, residential, electrical utilities, and supervisorial representatives to work out an emergency power program for Kern county. Duties will-include: 1. Devolpment of public understanding of ithe present-problem. 2.

Determination, of the requirements, of, the 3. Development a suggested pattern of water use. 4. Surveillance -of water, usage" as it develops for variations from the pattern. 5.

and 'punitive action against individual! violators. 6.: Advice on. additional-use load. Local Red Cross Fund Supervised by Trained Group While $80,000 is being.raised in the 1948 campaign of" Bakersfield Chapter, American Red Cross, the wise spending of the'focal fund Is directed and supervised by trained volunteers who give hours-of time and effort to their jobs7 according to E. M.

Sanborn, general chairman of the campaign. "While we come before the public once a year to ask the general public for funds, and most persons dig down in their pockets for donations, this Is comparatively easy compared to the personal service that many of our volunteers give -the year around. "One of our most outstanding committees is the home service group headed by Mrs. James K. Thrasher," Mr.

Sanborn said. Couldn't Afford Cost "The chapter could not afford the services of this group of highly trained and intelligent women who give their time free to the work of the Red Cross." During 1947, a total of $20,899 was spent in the work of the home service committee. This is the group of women who-interview the families of servicemen and veterans and see that they get the help to which they are entitled under the Red Cross charter. This committee frequently sees to it that the claims of veterans for government benefits are properly prepared and presented to the proper officials, and if checks are leld up in the mails, financial relief is given to the veteran and his family. Committee Checks Facts If a furlough is needed in an emergency by a serviceman, the Red Cross committee acts for the jranch of service that wants or needs verification of facts in the case.

This is tele'graphed or wired the proper service through the Red Cross field director. It also assists the medical branch of the service in the interest of the veteran patient. When the serviceman is away, the Red Cross is a.wiling friend to he'family, the records show. Dur- ng the month of $434 was spent for families of men in the army, and $96' for -families of men the navy. A total of $1503.37 for all'groups was spent during January.

Mrs. Thrasher points out that Hese, are "mandatory services" on the-Red Cross, and so heavy is.the call from veterans and erricemen, that "there is no money or general community relief work is we must serve these two groups, veterans and servicemen." North, South County Areas Will Alternate The whine of giant turbine pumps ceased today south of the Kern river to the foothills of the Tehachapi mountain foothills. Tomorrow, the electric hearts that pump water north, of the river will halt their work. These are part of the drastic measures mapped by Pacific Gas and Electric officials and power users Saturday, and will be in effect on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a. m.

to 9 p. m. of each week during the current power shortnge. embargo will apply to motors using 500 or more kilowatts and.is in keeping with Emergency Rule C-2 of the state power commission. Requested co-operation will apply to all lesser users.

It was disclosed at the meeting that there will be no curtailment of power for public health and safety, residential light or possibly domestic water supplies. 400 at Meeting Four hundred agricultural, civic and business leaders attended the meeting called by I'. G. E. officials in an effort to avert staggering losses that would result from a lack of electric energy here.

At the end of the session, the group framed a resolution asking statewide co-operation and which will be forwarded to Governor Earl Warren. The- resolution wns suggested in open meeting by Howard K. Dickson, head of the high school agricultural district. Presented to the group by Grower W. B.

Camp, it was seconded by a dozen farmers and businessmen. The resolution is worded as follows: "Whereas, emergency drouth conditions' in California have caused a serious power shortage adversely affecting the grent agricultural areas of Central California, as well as its industries, cities and homes, and the power curtailment program has so far been extended to northern and central California, and "Whereas, southern California Is vitally interested in tBe agricultural welfare of the entire state. Extension Urged therefore, be it resolved, by this voluntary act of Kern county farmers and businessmen that we go- on record: as asking Governor Earl Warren to extend the power curtailment program to all cities and all areas in California." Farmers, packers and manufacturer promised they would do everything requested of them. One man, a meat packer, said that' he would operate his plant on Sunday rather than on a week day "if that'll help the situation." He added that his plant would then close on Monday. V.

C. Redman, assistant division manager in the Fresno office, was introduced by George V. Footman, head of the local office of Pacific Gas Electric Company. He explained the current power problem and outlined what steps his firm is taking, but warned that the mechanical solution will not be ready until certain steam plants now being constructed are ready to Body of Workmen Found Hanged on Construction Job The body of a transient carpenter who is believed to have taken his own life was found hanging by the neck this morning in a construction outhouse on a lot at East Nineteenth and Williams streets, police reported. The man was identified by papers on his person as Frank Robert Allen, aged about 65, 4373 South Cherokee street, Englewood, Colo.

The body was found at 7:45 a. m. by Don Compton, foreman for the 0. D. Williams Pipe and Supply Company, whose warehouse is located near the lot.

The deceased had a pay check stub on his person showing he had recently worked for a construction company-al-'Inyokera. He also car-- ried Union card. Only 19 centB on his person. Deputy Coroner John" Werts stated the man had evidently been dead since Saturday night. The body was removed to the Greeiflawn Chapel.

Savant to Talk 2 4 George T. Footman (left) and Electric Company here and Assistant District Ti C. explain the need for power conservation to and" business leaders at a meeting here Saturday. In upper-'photo W. B.

Camp, local grower, urges an extension of the northern California power brownout in a resolution from the floor "of the meeting. rvisors operate. Water Shortage "This is not a power shortage, but a water shortage," he declared. "Kern county Is on the end of the system and one of the heaviest users. That is one of the reasons for building the steam plant here (he referred to the huge steam- power electric generting plant at Rosedale.) Public utility orders for heavy equipment Continued on Page Twenty-three Dr.

Leo Cain, professor and director of special education at San. Francisco State College, will speak at a special meeting today of the supervisors from the offices of Jesse D. Stockton, county superintendent of schools, and John Compton, city superintendent of schools. Doctor Cain is here to conduct a survey on the special needs of children in the county. This is part of a national survey to discover the best methods of handling problem and handicapped children.

The educator was recently appointed by the United States office of education as co-ordinator of school districts in the special educational experiment for the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Doctor Cain was formerly the director of special education for Oklahoma University, and received recognition from the P. T. A. and the United States office of education for developing, an outstanding program.

The meeting today was arranged through the efforts of Mr. Stockton and Mr. Compton to improve the educational facilltes of Bakersfield and Kern county. GROUPED GIVE PAGEANT TONIGHT IN OBSERVANCE Cattlemen Scout Drouth Problems at Spring Meeting Held Saturday Carl Carver, Delano cattleman, Saturday night elected president of the Kern County Branch, California XteMesaeO's; "Association. Be succeeds Dave.

Snedden, Bakersfield. Carver's election foUovpsd 'the annual meeting: of group when the boatd of directors held a private session at'Bakersfield Inn. Drouth problems were the keynote Saturday afternoon when mem- sers of the 'Kern" county branch, California Cattlemen's teld their annual spring 'meeting at Bakersfield. A pledge of-co-operation was assured Kern's ranchers from the era County Farm Bateau. President, E.

G. Boerkle, told cattlemen his organization wouWf-belp in the efforts' 'to reduce reight rates to moro. cattle from tricken areas. County Assessor Joshua Hanks old cattlemen that, upon his ef- orts along with other San Joaqnin alley assessors, the state asses- ors association had adopted a reso- ution to help cattle and beep Cite flrpap Bale Method of assistance would be retain, generally, assessments on at tie and sheep at the same amount last year because of the and the high freight But; noted that the association "ruled up the assessment -an old heifers from $27.56 to $80 per head. county an offer to hold-a meeting in this area In which a discussion, would into the problems of haa- David Snedden dling livestock in droujh conditions.

the valley. would particularly the transportation of cattle from drouth stricken areas. Sheriff John E. Loustalot, speaking as a sportsman and representing the Kern County Fish and Game Protective told cattlemen that hunters and anglers were attempting to improve their status with cattlemen, particularly in trespassing on private property. The sheriff thanked cattlemen for all allowing privileges they had in the past year to hunters and anglers and expressed regret of infringe- by some persons.

Praise Cattlemen "Kern county is no longer a cow country. Hunting and fishing is the best panacea for the tired businessman," he declared. The importance of exploiting the merits-of an organization by good public relations was told by Jim editor, The Bakersfield Califomian, who praised the Kern group for their improved relationship with the press. He told the 150 Kern cattlemen that one way to obtain favorable public reaction to their problems was through the" press. F.

Kalloch. president, Kern Storm in Bay Area Might Bring Rain A few light showers may come into this area from a storm that is also dropping light showers in the San Francisco and Sacramento areas, the weatherman reported today. It is doubtful if the rain will hit the valley floor, hut may sprinkle the mountain area. Skies will be partly cloudy today, tonight and Tuesday with a few scattered sprinkles and with slightly cooler temperatures Tuesday. Maximum temperature Sunday was 67 degrees, with a minimum of 41 today and a 70 forecast as the maximum for today.

A colorful'patriotic pageant, depicting of Freedom," wffl be staged-at 8 p. m. today at Griffith; Climaxing the demonstration-', will'be a spectacular fireworks display, according to J. J. Wilt, general chairman of Day.

The pageant will be one of the most striking presentations in Kern county's week-long series of patriotic observances heralding the arrival of the Freedom Train in Bakersfield Wednesday. The last event of the week-long observance will take place Tuesday night at the Melody Bowl in an freedom ball under the sponsorship of the Woman's Club of Bakersfield. Ball Committee Mrs. Philip C. Pifer heads the freedom ball committee, which includes Mesdames A.

L. Hickman, R. Jackson, Ed Rose and John Stewart. Dancing will be from 9 to 12 midnight to the music of Bob Sisson's orchestra. During tonight's freedom pageant, the massed bands of Bakersfield and East Bakersfield high schools, under the direction of Wesley Moore, will perform.

Thomas W.erdell, former assemblyman, wiE present a- patriotic address. A drama, "Charters of Freedom, 11 will be enacted-by 4he Community Theater group. Brown is In i charge of the spectacle, assisted by Marjorie Fairbanks, Ed Goe and other members of the Community Theater. Fireworks Scheduled The "Charters of Freedom" is a composition written by Dr. John Moseley, president of the University of Nevada, A half-hour display of pyrotech nics will be furnished by the Bakersfield United States Naval Reserve Center and service clubs.

The fireworks demonstration will be the first presented here in years. Chairman Wilt urged citizens to attend the stirring patriotic demonstration in tribute to the. American Heritage Foundation's rededication program. Two Years Remain of Term Jess Dorsey, Bakersfield member of the state Senate has two years remaining in his present term. Despite a report published Saturday, he did not file nomination papers for the coming election.

He was first elected to office la 1942 when lie defeated Rodaey Turner of Delano, then California senator in the Thirty-ninth District. He was returned to office by the electorate in Thpmds H. Werdel Throws Hat in Ring for Congressional Seat J-U VI Dave Snedden of the County Chamber of Commerce, after branch, told the group that the sug-1 outlining the policies of a chamber, gestion came from cattlemen asso- volunteered the co-operation of the dationibranches in other parts of Continued on Page Twenty-three Three Men Held Following Brawl Charged with fighting and disturbing the peace early this ing, three men were arrested and placed in the Kern county jail after allegedly being involved in a fight at the 103 on North Chester ate- sheriffs office reported. The frld was identified as Joseph L. Hawkins, 31; LeRoy Hmtle, 25, and C.

W. Meyers, 28. They were arrested by Deputies Miller and Purdie about 2 :45 a. m. today.

Kernville Resident Accidentally Wounded LeRoy Peterson of Kernville received minor injuries Sunday when the gun he was cleaning accidentally discharged, sheriffs office reported. Peterson was taken to a private physician in Kernville for treatment, it was indicated. A Thomas Werdel, Kern.county -attorney, and former state.assem blyman, has announced his candi dacyi for Congress is the Tenth Congressional District Mr. Werdel, 'a registered Republican, will on the Republican ticket, and has taken out nomination papers. Mr.

Werdel, who was reared and Thomas H. ednacted in Kern: county, elected to the State Assembly in both elections of, 1942 and 1944. He did aot ran in 1946, and has been (devoting his' time to his private practice as an.attorney in Bakersfield. Interested fa State Affairs His interest IB affairs of ttie state and nation has been maintained with, his service en several committees, chief of which is the advisory committee to the California legislative constitutional vision committee- He was born in South Dakota in 1905, and came to the county with his parents in 1914. Following attendance at local schools, he completed his undergraduate work at the University of California in 193ft- He returned to law school in .1933 and was graduated, from law school in 1936.

Since that time he has been practicing attorney here, and is past president of the Kern County Bar Association. Lives to Mr. Werdel resides in Bakersfield with his wife and jtheir three sons. He is afffliatetfWltti various county community philanthropic and civic While serving in tte Assembly, Mr. Werdel was Vice-chairman of the judiciary contmittee and.

was affiliated with other groups which were concerned with -the welfare of Kern county and the adjoining' counties of District also served as vice-chairman of the legislative committee, which, in 1945, investigated the film industry and subversive.