2--RENO EVENING GAZETTE January 26, 1952 DEEP SNOW still covers Virginia City as these pictures by Jack Flanigan indicate. Top picture shows drifts up past windows of Flanigan home at A and Taylor streets, fronted by seven foot retaining wall. Center is C street where plows are at work, while lower photo shows plow at work on C street near fire house. Samish Lobbying Reports Checked Federal Officers Pore Over Records SACRAMENTO, Jan. 26. #)-Federal investigators are checking up on lobbying reports of Arthur H. Samish, legislative advocate for liquor and other interests. This was disclosed by state sources at the capitol, where the lobbying statements are on file in tne legislative auditor's office. Samish came under fire of the Kefauver crime investigating committee last year. Hearings in San Francisco developed that he had control of a $1,000,000 beer industry fund for "public relations." The veteran lobbyist, tagged "the secret boss of California" by a national magazine, is under sub- pena to appear before the King congressional subcommittee at San Francisco hearings starting Feb. 4. The subcommittee, headed by Rep. Cecil King of Los Angeles, is looking into alleged irregularities in the internal revenue bureau. The federal agents also scrutinized the records of Frank X. Flynn, S a m i s h associate, and sought information about William Jasper of Los Angeles, Samish aide. However, Jasper has not registered under the lobbying act. The latest report by Samish, dated July 2, 1951, shows he spent $3833 during June working in behalf of the California State Brewers institute. He listed his salary at $1250 a month. Flynn reported June, 1951, income of $3935 from the wholesale liquor distributors of northern California and the Southern California Spirits foundation. He listed expenses of $391. The Kefauver committee recommended that the internal revenue bureau make a thorough investigation of Samish's brewers fund to determine whether he has evaded any income taxes. James Law Die? In California F A L L O N , Jan. 26 -- Funeral services we.?e conducted in Baldwin Park, Cabf., Saturday for James A. Law, of Fallon, 73, who died suddenly at Rosemead, Calif. He had gone there for a holiday visit with his son, James Law, Jr., and family. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Born in Virginia, Nov. 7, 1878, he came west as a young man, first settling in Montana, where he was engaged in the cattle business. He and his wife, the late Mrs. Mary Law, came to Fallon more than 30 years ago to operate a mercantile store. He had retired from that business, and in recent years had been engaged in leal estate operations here and ir Sacramento. Surviving, besides his sons, are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Ratcliff of Snohomish, Wash., and five grandchildren. Council Meets At Winnemucca WINNEMUCCA, Jan. 26--Opening of the alley adjoining the Community Metbodist church on West Third street was again requested of the city council by the church building committee this week. Last October, Jack Anderson, a member of the committee, presented a petition to the city board, hut at that time he was able to obtain the signatures of only 66 per cent of the property owneri;. Since then all owners of land abutting on the alley have agreed to sign up. Because Mayor Ernest Darnon was absent from the council session, acting Mayor Clarence Stoker ruled that the subject be held over for consideration by a full board, Plans and specifications for a curb and gutter program on West Second street, together with new sewer laterals from First to Third streets, will be prepared by R. M. Black, former city engineer, and will be presented to the council around March 1. A price of $12000 for 12 lots comprising a city block in the Sonoma Heights addition was quoted to James Graver, who asked for an estimate on the property some time ago. City Clerk Mary M. Cosby was instructed to send a letter of thanks to the Battle Mountain fire department for bringing extra equipment here during the two- alarm fire Jan. 8. Expenses of the trip, when submitted, will also be underwritten by the city. Copper Official Discusses Plant S M I T H VALLEY, Jan. 26.-Plans for the Anaconda copper company's big new plant at Yerington were discussed for members of the Smith Valley Rotary club recently by an official of the company. He is A. E. Millar, now helping supervise work as the company constructs the Yerington installation. Contrary to general belief, Mr. Millar told the club, there will be no smelter at the plant. Visiting Roartians were Dr. J. W. Gray and A. E. MacKenrie of Yerington. Continuous From 1 P. M. NOW PLAYING! . . THE THRILLING STORY OF THE SMOKE-JUMPERS! 2nd Hit--"ASSASSINS FOR HIRE"--Also Newt 14,000 Washoe Drivers Fail To. Buy Plates With less than one week remaining before the deadline, approximately 14,600 Washoe county residents have not purchased 1952 license plates for their vehicles; Albert Boyne, county assessor, estimated today. To date, Mr. Boyne said, a total of 13,948 tags have been purchased in the Reno rifflce and that the total sales for 1951 plates was 27,986. New arrivals and purchasers of new cars buy tags after the Jan. 30 deadline, he explained, but an increase in the number of vehicles to be licensed In the county also is anticipated. Because so few persons have taken advantage of early sales days, the assessor's office will be crowded to capacity and beyond for the final week of sales, Mr. Boyne anticipates. He said the office has not been realV rushed since the plates went on sale Dec. 15, but the opportunity of buying plates without a wait of more than an hour appears to be lost to local residents who have not bought plat**. Penalties are assessed if the plates ere purchased after the deadline. Last year at this time, 13,969 persons had obtained plates in the Reno office and 552 had bought them in a temporary office in Sparks. Mr. Boyne said 839 Washoe residents had bought plates in Sparks to date this year, Broken down, sales of licenses in the main office for the various types of vehicles this year are as follows: passenger cars, 10,702; trucks, 2527; trailers, 610; motorcycles, 72; ham radio operators, 37. On the same date last year, the county office had sold 10,807 passenger plates, 2425 trucks, 669 trailers and 68 for motorcycles. Sparks office sales for 1952 are 658 passenger cars; 152 trucks, 24 trailers and 5 "ham" plates. Sales on the same date in 1951 were 454 passenger cars, 85 trucks, 13 trailers. Fallon Church Plans Addition FALLON, Jan. 26.--A campaiifh to raise funds for the construction of a new chapel room at the Epworth Methodist church will bo launched here the evening of Feb. 4. Several officials from the coast conference of the church will be on hand at that time to assist with plans for the drive. General chairman of the program is Commander Loys Johnson of the Fallon navy base. Members of his committee are Ellen Mills, prospects; Mrs. Lone J. Mee, arange- ments; Mrs. Homer Bowers, publicity; H u g h Wilson, advance gifts; Homer Ackelson, canvassing; Mrs. Ida Lyen, Mrs. Preston Burroughs and Mrs. Roy Williams, assitants; Dawn Marsh, treasurer; Mrs. Edgar Clayton, auditor, and Mrs. Oscar Sandberg, secretary. The present church was constructed in 1931, and was designed to allow an adition on the northeast. It replaced the original Methodist church here, built in 1907 and destroyed by fire in 1928. The parish hall now serves as a chapel, but when the addition is completed, will be used for social and community meetings, for which it was originally designed. Since the present church was erected, the membership has increased from 68 to more than 300. The Rev. Lome J. Mee is pastor. FOUR OFFICERS OF THE Young Republicans who will serve for the coming year are pictured above. They are, left to right, Harold Herz, treasurer; Harold Babcock, president and Cliff Young and Hap Fisher directors. They were elected at a meeting held by the group Wednesday evening. Other officers elected, but not present when the picture was taken, include: iNewell Hancock, vice-president; Joyce King secretary; Faye Fryberger, assistant secretary and Isbelle Truclove, the third member of the board of directors. DISPLAY PROVES ALKALAI TREATMENT EFFECTIVE YERINGTON, Jan. 26 --Helping farmers rid their land of black alkali is one of the big problems of the Mason valley soil conservation district. In racent years, the district supervisors and s o i l conservation service technicians have developed a way to treat black alkali land that will do the job, provided it is used properly and under the right soil and drainage conditions. Gypsum, is used to open the soil so the alkali can be leached out. At Yenngtori, headquarters of the Mason valley district, Conservationist A. G. Bodenstein and Soil Scientist L. N. Lamgam recently demonstrated the principles involved by publicly displaying two jars, both nearly full of alkali soil. The jars had identical drainage and were given the same amounts of water at regular intervals. One jar was treated with the proper amount of gypsum, the other was not. A p l a c a r d explained that twenly wheat seeds had been planted in each jar. Shortly a f t e r the display was put in the window, nineteen seeds in the gypsum-treated jar germinated and produced shoots up to six inches long. In the untreated jar, only one wheat seed germinated. M o s t impressive to farmers whose land was literally sealed tight by black alkali was the fact that water in the gypsum treated jar penetrated to the bottom quick- iy. After several weeks, v ater in the other jar had sunk to a depth of only about one inch. deep. The display will be exhibited in all work uints in western Nevada. Tonopah School Election Set TONOPAH, Jan. 26. -- Three trustees of the Tonopah school district will be elected Saturday, March 1, and filings for the post will be accepted at the office of County Clerk Eudora Murphy, according to an announcement made by A. N. Bradshaw, jr., clerk of the board. Outgoing trustees are Gerald Roberts, president, whose four- year term expires this year; A. N. Bradshaw, jr., clerk, and Clyde Marty, member, both of whom was appointed two years ago. All have indicated they will not seek reelection. Sheetmetal Men Sought at Base Aircraft sheetmetal workers arc being urgently sought for employment at McCUllan air force base, nine miles northeast of Sacramen^ to. Pay ranges from $1,74 to $2.24 an hour. Other openings at the base Include radio and electronic workers, aircraft service mechanics, engine installers, airframe repairers and aircraft instrument mechanics. Further information concerning employment at McClellan may be obtained by writing to the executive secretary of the U. S. civil service examining board at the base or at the Reno civil service office in room 110 in the post office building Delay Sentence For Accused Pair Sentencing of two men who pleaded guilty in Washoe district court T h u r s d a y afternoon to charges of second degree burglary has been delayed pending pre-sentence investigation. The pre-sentence investigation will be used by the courts to determine if the defendants will be placed on probation. Guy Brancati, 20, Bayonne, N. J. appared before Judge Harold O. Taber. He is accused of prying open the "poor box" in St. Thomas Aquinas cathedral and stealing $5. Edward Anthony Beck, 48, i transient, was accused of burglarizing the Chiquito club where a loss of $15430 and several bottles of whisky was reported earlier this m o n t h . Beck appeared before Judge D. W. Priest. Elko Lions Club Ice Carnival Set ELKO, Jan. 26. -- The annual Lions club ice carnival is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Elko city ice rink. Carnival co-chiirmcn John Carson and Lynn Burns said they expect the biggest entry list in the history of the show. Ten events with first, second, and third place prizes for each one have been arranged. Winners will bo awarded the trophies at a Lions luncheon. The events have been arranged so as to give youngsters and adults alike a chance to compete against their own age groups. MISSING IN KOREA Pfc. Roy Acosta of the army, son of Mrs. Juanita Acosta of Alturas is missing in action in Korea, the department of defense reported today. The FRISCO CLUB HAS THE WHOLE TOWN TALKING can YOU imagine GRILLED PRIME MINUTE STEAK Mushroom Sauct, Baked Potato au gratin, freih Vegetable*, Garlic Toast Choi:e of Homemade Dessei't. COFFEE...TEA...MILK $1.75 207 CENTER, ST., RENO FREE DANCE EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE GAY-NOR ROOM Dance to the Music of TONY and MAY · NO COVER CHARGE · IN THE RESTAURANT . OLD FASHIONED MULLIGAN - STEAMED POTATO WAFFLE WITH LITTLE PIG SAUSAGES. . . Traffic Charges Answered by Four Four persons answered traffic court charges Thursday in the courtroom of Municipal Judge Guy Walts. It was one of the smallest traffic sessions in months. Only one defendant actually appeared. Floyd Addison Lowther was fined $15 on an alleged right- of-way violation. Bail forfeitures of $5 apiece were forfeited by Joseph Ferrera and David Miller on boulevard stop violations, while Fred Lee Green forfeited §10 for speeding, 75' .65e Curb Service - Snow, Rain or Shine ONLY \ 4 MORE DAYS TO SEE BUDDY EBSEN AT H O T E L G O L D E N THREE BIG SHOWS 9:00-11:30-2:05 Survey Is Made Of Stead Base Housing Problem Is Coordinated In Reno this week 1o survey facilities at Stead air force base and to coordinate the housing problem, is Col. D. G. Stampados, deputy commander of the 3904th composite wing at Camp Carson, Colo, Col. Stampados arrived in Reno Wednesday night and is expected to leave here sometime this evening. While (he coloned was interested in the housing problem which will bo encountered when the group moves to Stead air base, prime pur pose of his visit was 10 check the condition of the base facilities following the recent heavy storms. The problem of renovating some of the installation's buildings is becoming increasingly pressing since airmen arc scheduled to be transferred here starting in February. Col. Stampados will head the vanguard of air corps personnel who will a r m e in February and will take o\ pr as commander of the detachment at that time. Col. Stampados is scheduled to assume t h e temporary command here l"eb. 5 and his family will accompany him here. Temporarily commanding the 3904th detachment here now is Lt Col Ray P. Sampson. Approximately 70 men are in Reno with the advanced detachment. ivil Damage Suit Settled In Reno Court Settlement of a civil suit filed in Washoe district court Jan. 3, 1952, by M. J. Brock and Sons, a contracting firm, against Roger C. Wilbur, owner of the St. Lawrence apartments at St. Lawrence £.nd Forest streets has been announced. The contracting firm charged in the original complaint that Mr. Wilbur had not made final payment for construction of the huge apartment building. Sidney Robinson, Reno attorney, representing Mr. Wilbur, said in announcing the settlement, that his client had dec-lined to make the final payment because several subcontractors had filed lien claims against the property for amounts due them on work done on the new building. Mr. Robinson said the settlement agreement required his client to pay $34,283.34 to the contractor, who, by terms of the agreement, is obligated to discharge the lien claims against the property. As early as last July, Mr. Robinson said, his client deposited 525,000 with the Washoe county title company to protect the property title against the lien claims. William J. Cashill is the attorney for the contracting firm. Eickbush Estate Up for Probate Petition for letters of administration in. the estate of-the: late William Henry Eickbush, who. died Jan. 1,1952, in Reno, was filed Friday in Washoe district court. Carl William Eickbush of Reno, a son, is the petitioner. Other heirs include two daughters, Ruth Eickbush Forson of Reno and Elma Eickbush Witt of Alturas, and another son, Orvis, also of Reno. The estate includes $1100 on deposit in a Reno bank and $2645 deposited in an Alturas bank, according to the petition. Kearney and Adams represent the petitioner. Officer Visits Verdi Families VERDI, Jan. 26.--Lt. and Mrs. Giulio Panelli and son, Richie, are visiting at the homes of Lt. Panelli's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Panslli, and Mrs. Panelli's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rico Quilici. They are enroute to Alabama, where Lt. Panelli will be stationed at an army hasp. Mrs. Viola La France of San Francisco is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Steele. Mrs. Edward De Lozier left Thursday evening for San Diego, w here she will visit her husband, w h o is receiving his boot camp training at the navy base, The Verdi Parent-Teacher's association held its regular monthly meeting Friday evening in the school auditorium. A pot-luck supper preceeded the business meeting, which was conducted by the president, Mrs. Virginia Mosconi. Committee on arragements for the supper included Messrs, and Mcsdames Leslie Barnes, Walter Harris, and James Canonic. Three Burglary Reports Studied Three burglaries and break-in attempts were reported to Reno police Friday morning. Al Phillips, p r o p r i Wayne's drive-in located at 595 East Second st., said that his establishment was entered Thursday evening. In all some $10 to $20 was taken, according to Reno police, with the backs of two -slot machines removed w i t h o u t damaging mechanism. Pete Rissone, operator of a service station at Fourth and Virginia streets, told Reno police that an attempt was made to pry open door to his establishment.'It didn't succeed, however. At the Beauty Box, 109 East Liberty St., the door was entered glass was broken, but there was report of loss. No money is kepi in the establishment, the proprietors said. In a vandalism case, the plate glass windows of Lee's drive-in, 334 North Sierra St., were smashed sometime Thursday night. No entry was attempted. TOMORROW'S SPECIAL r aldorf CLUB 142 Nonh Virginia Chicken Gumbo Soup with (tic* TENDERLOIN TIP, SAUTE A LA DUTCH Special Baked Palais Dosverl ond Beverage Always Good Food and Good iMerlainmcnt Iteno little Theater *=*= PRESENTS 'HIGH GROUND' A Mystery by CHARLOTTE HASTINGS JANUARY 28 Through FEBRUARY 3 -- 8:30 P.M. Matinee Sunday, February 3 -- 2:30 P. M. BOX OFFICE OPEN D A I L Y -- 1 to 5 P.M. 664 NORTH SIERRA ST. PHONE 3-4502 LAST DAY! Howard Duff in "THE LADY FROM TEXAS" Alia Don Duryea in "CHICAGO CALLING" GRANADA THEATER SHE CARED TOO MUCH ABOUT MEN,,. TOO LITTLE ABOUT RULES! starts SUNDAY OCUGLAS FAIRBANKS Jr. DANIEL Also starrinj ANTHONY STEEL ® POTTOM »i i MM «««i with Barbara Murray · Reginald Beckwith · Edna Morris Screenplay by Vil Guest Movietime: 1 ;15, 4:15, 7:15 ond 10:15 SECOND TOP FEATURE !! Shows: 3:10, 6:10, 9:10 Plui CARTOON -- NEWS WWt M A J l S Continuous From 1 P. M. Phone 3 - 3 5 1 5 NOW-- For the Joy of II-For Ihe Warmth of It-For the Grand Time You'll Have Seeing III Doris Day Danny Thomas "I'll See You in My Dreams" 1:00, 3:50, 5:40, 8:00, 10.20 -- Plus -"OF THEE I STING" "ART OF ARCHERY" WORLD NEWS G R A N A Continuous From 1 P. M. Phone 3-3727 LAST DAY Rip-Roaring Riot on the Rio Grande ! ! Howard Duff Mono Freeman "LADY FROM TEXAS" At 1 :15, 4:10, 7:05, 10:05 Alsoi-S53.00 Means Life or Death--to Him ! J Dan Duryea "Chicago Calling" At 3:10, 6:05 and 9:00 T O W E Phono 3-4822 ENDS TONIGHT Edmond O'Brien Dcon Jogger "WARPATH" At 6:20 ond 9:05 P. M. 2nd Fcoturo-- Bill Williams Barbara Hole, Tom Brown "OPERATION HAYLIFT" 4:30,7:35, 10:30 P.M. STARTS SUNDAY · "GOLDEN GIRL" Mitxie Goynor, Donnii Day 2:40, 6:10 and 9:40 P. M. -- Alio -- Ftggy Dow, Howard Duff "SHAKEDOWN" 1:00,4:25,7:55, 11:25 S P A R K Phone 5-4242 ENDS TONIGHT Joel McCreo "CATTLE DRIVE" at 1:40, 4.25, 7:25 and 10:30 PM SECOND FEATURE Bill Maudlin ·RED BADGt of COURAGE' 3:10, 6:20, 9:25 STARTS SUNDAY RED SKELTON "TEXAS CARNIVAL" 1:45, 3:55, 6:00, It05 *nd 10:10 PM NEWSPAPER I
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