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LOCAL SECTION Major League Bail Teams Open Chase See 25 5 CENTS PER COPY BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1950 5 CENTS PER COPY PAGES 1 7 TO 32 Four marlin were caught iri less than three hours by a Bakersfield fishing party, recent guests of Elmer Houehiri on his yacht the Canim daring a cruise in the Gulf of California, Members of the same party also caught sailfish, cabrfllo, sierra and yellowtail among other varieties of fish. Among the guests of Mr. Houchin were: Lloyd Stroud, Lloyd Nance, "Reg" Seabrook, R. G. Dnnlap, Pemberton and Jimmy Colt.

The Bakersfield party was flown to Mazatlan in two Beech- craft planes, one piloted by Roy Pemberton and the other by Les Buchner, The flight was by way of Xogales, Gnymas and thence to Mastatlan. The party also flew home the same way. Board at Mazatlan At Mazatlan the Bakersfield party boards Canim and thpn spent eight days fishing in the gulf, part of HIP time in rlie. region of Cape San Lucas and La Paz. They encountered some rough weather with heavy winds but most of the time the climate was excellent and the fishing unsurpassed.

The Houchin yacht is equipped with two power launches and these were lowered overside every morning for the fishermen. The yacht itself would be. kept in the general area of the fishermen that they might board for lunch every day. During the evenings the Canim would be anchored in convenient coves where quiet nights would be spent. The ship is equipped with deep freeze units and frejKifood and meats were the trip.

Marlin A marlin caught by Lloyd Stroud was reported to have jumpef 25 times before it was finally landed. R. G. Dunlap ra tight a 26-pound yellowtail which gave him an exciting battle before it was gaffed, I am told. The best fish they took the trip were the smaller Cabrilios which they told me were delicious.

No one was sick during the trip either on shipboard or in the air. Some rough air was encountered on the flight of the two planes. Guests on the trip were enthusiastic over the hospitality and accomodations offered by their nost. It was reported to me that the Canim and her crew of six are now en route to Los probably have arrived there by this time, Unsurpassed Fishing Without exception Bakersfield and county fishermen report the Gulf of California gives them unsurpassed angling with a great variety of fish, fine weather for the most part and the trips being further enhanced by being in foreign waters. Conservation Speakers It seems to me that another fine program for adult education is bping conducted by the night school here in its conservation series.

Ralph Kreiser, editorial writer for The Californian acts ss moderator. For each program color motion picture film is (shown relevant to the subject under discussion after which an expert speaks and is then followed by a panel of informed men on the subject who presumably elucidate it. At any rate every person attending these conservation meetings will be much better informed when he finishes them than am certain of that fact. Meeting Dates Forthcoming meetings are as follow: April 19, Forests, with Woodbridge Metcalf, of the University of California as the principal speaker; April 26; Game, with Dave Sellick, of the State Division of Fish and Game giving the address? May Soil conservation with Fred W. Herbert, of the state soil conservation service speaking: May 10, Water, With Roland Curran speaking snd May 17, Agriculture with I.on is Rochford, general manager of El Tejon ranch speaking.

The meetings are called at, 7 :30 p.m. in the visual aids room Harvey auditorium. Voters to Rule on Annex Issue One week from today, voters in the Brundage Lane-Terrace Way district will ballot on whether or not to annex to the city. About 1100 persons live in the ISO-acre area in southwest Bakersfield. April 25 was set as the election date after a petition for annexation was filed with City Clerk Marian Irvin early this year.

The area is bounded by Terrace Way on the south, Brundage Lane on the north, Kern Island Road on the east, and a line extending north from Castro Lane on the west. Two polling places have been designated. They are the garages of Mrs. Jewett at 2421 Brundage Lane and Jpfcn Bozoky at 2030 Roosevelt street Polls will be open from 1 ajn. to p.ja, Council Approves Specia lecti ons BOOST and supporters of the Kern County Spring Festival to be staged here May 6 discussed plans for the event in a meeting yesterday with the Kera County Chamber of Commerce rouudtable.

Pictured at the gathering are (seated, left to right) Mrs. Keith S. McK.ee, Kern Philharmonic Society; Mrs. Beverly Lnmbourne, conductor. Kern County Junior Symphony; Miss Esther Fnley, chairman, Bakersfield City School's Children's Folk Dance Festival: Cecil Jones, head of the Kern County Cham- ber of Commerce; Charles Chichester, chairman, Kern County Art Competition Committee; (standing, left to right) Chester Shuler, production manager; Frank Celle, chairman, American Square Dance Roundup; David Mills, president, Bakersfield unit, Kern County Philharmonic Choruses: Alec Smith, executive director, Kern County Recreation and Cultural Commission: Lester Engelson, chairman, Adult Folk Dance Festival; Supervisor Charles Saizer.

Warren to Talk at Annual Sportsmen's Event Sunday Hart Memorial Park to Be Picnic Scene Governor Earl Warren will speak on conservation here, Sunday, when the Kern County Fish and Game Protective Association stages its an nual barbecue and field day at Hart Memorial Park. The full-day event, climaxing a membership drive and heralding opening of the outdoor season, notes the association's fifty-third year of erviee to the fisher and hunter. President Hugh C. Adams said the festivity will include contests and exhibitions, as well as other a barbecued beef dinner, and the appearance of Hollywood Cowboy Johnny Mack Brown and state fish and game officials. The "film actor is to lead a colorful parade of mounted groups from the east entrance of the park to the grandstand and barbecue site.

Bands to Lead Ahead of the county's mounted groups will be the Black Foxe Military Band of Los Angeles and the Eagles Lodge and Chinese Drum Corps of Bakersfield. Prizes, including a four-year-old palomino horse, saddle and bridle, a female Irish setter pup and sportsman's items, will be awarded. First scheduled event of the day will be a bicycle race starting from Bloomfield's Drive Inn on Niles street at 9 a.m. The cafe will be open at 6 a.m. to serve breakfast to participants and helpers.

Other scheduled events are a skeet shoot at 9 a.m., a plug and fly casting contest at 9:30 a.m., an archery contest at 10 a.m., plug and fly casting exhibition by G. A. Carney Glover, nationally famous expert, at 10:30 a.m., and a shooting exhibition at 11 a.m. The governor is scheduled to speak, at 1 p.m., and the dinner serving is to be from noon to 2 p.m. At the grandstand at 9:30 a.m., Jiinmie Thomason's Cowboy Band will provide the festival music.

The Keltogg Brothers' Cowboy Orchestra will take over at 12:30 p.m. and the Black Fox Military Band at 12:30 p.m. An address by E. L. MacCauley, executive officer of the California Fish and Game Commission is set for 1:30 p.m.

Other officers of the organization are Dudley Rankin, first vice- Continued on Page 21 VALLEY WOMEN'S CLUBS OPEN 3-DAY CONVENTION Ice-breaking social activity will take up most of the first day of the fifty-third annual San Joaquin valley district convention of the California Federation of Women's Clubs. Main convention business, adoption of a resolution thai the California Institution for Women should remain at Tehachapi, may not even come up before tomorrow. The three-day convention opens at 1:30 p.m. today and lasts through 11:30 p.m. Thursday.

Four hundred delegates and mem- to the tea in Elliott hall, Oildale. The hostess club, North-of-the-River Women's Club, has arranged red and white identifying streamers for Dr. Frank F. Tallman bers may participate in convention activities. A police, escort, will take guests Law Proposed to Control School Stands The City Council last night approved two special to be held June 6 in conjunction with the state primaries, will be on a $1,200,000 bond issue for construction of sewage lines and a treatment plant, and the other, set for June 13, will decide the proposed annexation of the 220-acre El Camino district.

In taking the final legal step forj a rote on the sewer bond issue, the! Council adopted a resolution asking the Board of Supervisors to consolidate the balloting with the regular state primary. The El Camino district, which annexation to the city, lies between Terrace Way and Casa Loma Drive, east of South Chester avenue to an irregular line extending along the central branch canal and extensions of street. Action on a proposed ordinance to prohibit, "music, dancing and entertainers," in refreshment stands within 500 feet of school grounds, was held over until next Monday. Monday. Kern county businessmen The proposed ordinance was will have a chance to cash in on a Britten at the request of officials cultural dividend here, beginning Kern County Union High School Saturday evening, May 6 when a week-long program of music, dance and art will, begin with literally thousands of performers making Backers Assert County Festival to Pay Dividends Cultural activities can pay off in commercial tourist dollars, members of the Kern County Chamber of Commerce roundtable were told here district and Police Chief, Horace V.

Grayson, following recent disturb-! ances at a place near the Bakersfield High School and College Eager to Speak The council chamber was jammed Rogers Deas 20 guest "ears, which will load on the street side of the Bakersfield Woman's Club. Cars will be waiting for guests from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Tea will be served from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Fun night will follow the buffet dinner at the First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

Junior membership of Kern county will be hostesses for the fun night. Skits will be presented by all clubs present. Heavy business of the convention will get under way tomorrow. Important speakers on the agenda include Dr. Frank F.

M.D., director of mental hygiene of the Continued on Page 21 Bakersfield headquarters for one or! cam us more of the events scheduled. There is no reason why the Kern County Festival cannot be developed I with spectators, many of them as an attraction of siu-h statp-widejeager to speak for or against the proportions swh as the Santa restrictive ordinance. Rep bara Fiesta and the Laguna Art Continued on Page 21 Festival that annually attract thou-j Sands of touristsMn these Smith said. Robert Bovee. di-j rector of research for the chamber, said that the Santa bara Festival brought well overj $2,000,000 in tourist dollars into the coast city last year.

"Cultural activities and resources are a real asset," Mr. Bovee said. Shows Results F. R. Kalloch, past president of the chamber, and chamber director, after hearing the reports of the planned activities, said, "This program shows what can be accom- Continued on Page 21 ASKS Bae Bruce (right), 21-year-old Lamotit man, appeared with his attorney, Wiley C.

DorrSs, in Superior Court yesterday to ask probation on his conviction on a manslaughter charge in the highway death last January 28 of John Lance, 11. Young Lance was struck by Bruce's auto while the latter was in an intoxicated condition, a jury has derided. Hearing on Recreation District Called May 8 Thief Frightened by Burglar Alarm. Frightened by a burglar alarm, a would-be thief fled empty handed after attempting to break into Borel's Grocery Store at 195 Clifton street early today. Cleveland Borel, store owner, said the alarm was tripped by an unseen prowler who entered the store through a window.

The warning signal was heard at 5 a.m. by Borel's father, J. H. Borel, who lives at 216 Clifton. Ex-Governor Philip LaFollette to Be Executive Club Speaker A "Fundamental Sound American Policy" will be the subject of an address by Philip A.

LaFollette at the next meeting of the Bakersfield Executives Club Monday evening at Bakersfield Inn. According to Oran W. Palmer, club president, the entire membership is expected to be present. Phil LaFollette, three times the governor of Wisconsin, is considered by his friends and supporters as one of the ablest, wisest and most important public forces in Wisconsin today. During the terms he served as governor he made a spectacular record.

He received nationwide attention for his progressive statesmanship and reforms, and he acted with the same straightford- wardhess which characterized his distinugished father, the late Robert M. LaFollette. Mr. LaFollette served three years in World War II on the staff of General Douglas MaeArthur and has been awarded six battle stars, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Arrowhead snd the Bronze Star. Because, of his brilliant interpretation of world affairs and his keen analytical mind, crowds flock to hear him.

He has traveled widely in Europe and has addressed important audiences in England, France" 6 and Germany. Ph.il LaFollette is more like his father than his brother, the young "fighting Bob," and he resembles his renowned parent in appearance, speech and mannerisms. Philip A. LaFollette RetajJers Plan Big Dollar Day Merchants of downtown Bakersfield are planning what they believe will be the biggest Dollar Day in the history of the city, it was announced today. Plans for Jrlie affair, set for Friday, were revealed by Lum Lee, chairman of the Dollar Day Committed This event has the backing of the downtown retail division of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.

At least 60 retail firms will participate in the event, Mr. Lee announced today. Assisting on the committee are Warren lackey, John Brock, William Schinder, Vince Casper and R. L. Ralph.

"The members of the committee feel that because of the wide participation in this event, it will be one of the greatest attractions to the buying public that downtown Bakersfield harever offered," stated Mr. Lee. Advertising of the bargains will begin on Thursday, on the eve of Dollar Day. Suspect Arrested in Fight Case Edward Estrada, 24-year-old cement company worker of 219 Twenty-first street, was arrested late yesterday after a fellow worker suffered permanent injury of an eye a brawl as Estrada's home. The victim, Juan Morentin, 28, Monolith laborer, has been under treatment for three days at Kern- General Hospital, where the injured eye was removed by surgery.

Estrada, arrested at Monolith by Detective James Dftilly and Sheriff Deputy Don jlansen, is being! held for questioning in connection with a charge of mayhem, police said. i A public hearing on the proposed 1 rhat the City Council agreed with Central Kern Recreation thp necessity arid desirability of the formation of such a district. John L. Tompron, superintendent Counsel Xorbert Baum-i of aker. field cit.v schools urged instructed by the Board pubh hea in advance of a voting date.

He suggested the on the recreation dis- has been tentatively set for May in Harvey auditorium. County garten of Supervisors on Monday to prepare and publish the necessary trict issue May 19 when they go to the polls to elect, school trustees. Teen-Ager Gets Judgment for Car injury Sixteen-year-old Rowena Ola Cox, 908 Yosemite -Drive, Oildale, was awarded a stipulated judgment for $5000 in her Superior Court suit! for $150,000 Monday, Miss Cox was a passenger in a car driven by Freddie Glenn Bundy, 18, when it collided with a. vehicle operated by Earl Albert Tschanz, 517 Highland Drive, Dec-ember 28. 1948.

Bundy was killed in the accident which occurred at the intersection of Decatur street and Oildale Drive, Oildale. Miss Cox sued Tschanz, blaming what alleged to be his negligence for spine and shoulder injuries which she claimed caused paralysis of the arms and legs. Her father, Ralph H. Cox, was named as co-plaintiff. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Bundy, 109 Brighton Way, parents of the victim, also named Tschanz in their suit for $50,000. Superior Judge Robert B. Lambert approved a stipulated judgment for $4000 to clear the joint action. Attorney S.

Barney Gill repre- of Slain Man Fail to Speak Tony Pereria of Petaluma and his widowed step-mother, Ora Belle Pereria, 54, of Shifter, were seated a few feet apart in the Superior Court yesterday, but they did not speak. Mrs. Pereria filed a petition seeking letters of administration for her slain husband's $29,000 estate only to learn the court had awarded letters of administration to her step-son two weeks before. Emanuel Pereria, 56-year-old Shaffer farmer, was shot to death March 12. His widow won dismissal of murder charges when she told Judge Stewart Magee in the Sixth field and the assurance of the mayor last.

Wednesday. Township Justice Court that she shot her rancher husband after be threatened to kill her. Superior Judge Norman F. Main heard Attorney Morris B. Chain! argue for the administration of 42,000 LEGACY resolution.

Sponsored by the Bakersfield Recreation Commission, the plan has been approved by the Bakersfield City Council. The district would encompass 340 square miles and a population of 120,000, Harry Glore, Bakersfield recreation superintendent said. Taxes of 10 cents per $100 property evaluation would be raised to finance the program, the sponsors estimate. The supervisors yesterday hedrd three letters read with regard to the proposed district. Co-operation Pledged The first letter was from Mayor Jake Vanderlei, promising full cooperation from the cit.v of Bakers- "Bakersfield City School-District can no longer continue to support financially the present recreation program with funds primarily intended for the education of elementary school children," the letter from Compton District Out The third letter was from the Aztec School District asking that it be counted ont when the district, is formed.

The letter was signed by Fred Pieper, board clerk. The county boimdaries commission made three minor changes the boundaries of the proposed recreation district and otherwise approved the boundaries at a meeting YOUNG DELANO CHINESE RECEIVES estate by the widow and Attorney Wiley C. Dorris plea on behalf of the son. He continued the hearing for one week and approved a petition for the leasing of the land left, by the victim of a shotgun blast. Local Man Seized in Theft of Check, Walter L.

Madsen, 23, 1008 I street, was arrested at Taft by an officer of Sheriff John E. Loustalot Saturday night for investigation of a charge of stealing a government check out of a mail box. The arresting officer, Sergeant Phil Munding, reported the $109.46 income tax refund was payable to Leon F. Edwards of 254 Oswell street Part of the' money was spent as! sented the Bundy family and thei down payment on a used car, Mun-j Cox family. said.

i John Shee Wong, also known as Won? John Shee, 21-year-old Delano youth, came into a tune yesterday when Superior Judge Norman F. Main released his late father's $142,000 estate from guardianship. Wong is a student at University of California at Berkeley. When his father died in 1940, the estate was left in guardianship until John reached his majority. Five older sisters and bis mother were by-passed for the sole male member of the Wong family.

The estate consists mainly of real property. Attorney Joseph Wooldridge represented Wong. The guardian of the estate for the past 10 years has been Jennie L. K. Eng of Delano.

Driver Appeals for Probation Bobby Rae Bruce, 21, of Lament applied for probation when he appeared before Superior Judge R. B. Lambert for sentencing on a manslaughter count Monday morning. The court placed the youth in the custody of Sheriff John E. Loustn- lot until his hearing and sentence at 9 :30 a.m.

May 15. Bail of $5000 has been exonerated. Bruce claimed he "blacked our" and knows nothing of his car striking and killing John Lance, 11- year-old school boy on Weed Patch Highway, January 28. A Superior Court Jury found Brucp guilty on two counts, manslaughter and drunk driving. BARGAIN of the Dollar Day Committee for downtown Bakersfieid are pictured as they appeared today planning the bargain event to be held on Friday.

The planners (right to leftj are John Brock, Vince Casper, Lum Lee (chairman), Warren lackey and B. Ralph. MOVIE ACTOR HUSTON'S WILL FILED IN KERN Film actor Walter Huston's will was filed for probate in the Kern county courthouse today. Huston, who died in Los Angeles April 7. had no permanent residence in Los Angeles county, He owned a ranch near Delano and a home at Running Springs.

The bulk of his estate, value of which is not estimated in the probate proceedings filed with County Clerk R. J. Veon, is left to his widow, Mrs. Nan Sunderland Huston, P. O.

Box 877, Delano. His only son, John, a resident of Los Angeles, was left a trust fund of $30,000. The veteran movie actor and idol of millions, left $20.000 in trust to his sister, Ann Elizabeth Huston of Santa Barbara, and left other amounts to his brothers and sisters and members of his wife's family. The Toronto-born actor died in his Hollywood hotel room, as friends were waiting his arrival at a party in hotior of his sixty- sixth birthday. Los Angeles attorneys Mark M.

Cohen and Irwin M. Fulop filed the will for probats..