The Times from San Mateo, California • Page 3

Runs High Over Mason Shooting- ALICE, Texas, July (IP)-District Attorney Sam Reams said today "There is considerable high over the slaying of H. (Bill) Mason, crusading radio man who once was a colorful California newspaperman. Sam Smithwick, husky 60-year-old deputy sheriff, remained in jail charged with murder. He p'eaded not guilty at his arraignment. Reams said, dryly: "I think if I were Smithwick, I wouldn't mind staying in jail a few days." Mason, who often stated on his daily radio broadcast that he re- ceived threats by phone or mail almost daily, was shot to death yesterday at the southwestern edge of Alice.

Reams said that "as far as I can i out. Smithwick put himself in jail after Mason was killed. He had a key to the iail and that's where he was found." On Thursdav, Mason, program director of station KBKI, had criticized a local dimc-a-dance palace and stated that Smithwick owned the place. Mason started his newspaper ca- in Minnesota on the Minneapo- iv Journal. He worked on the New York Times, the San Francisco Examiner, the Oakland (Cali- forniB) Times, Oakland Post-En quircr, and the old San Francisco Call.

o- Brain Surgery Up to Court BELMONT, July Relatives of Mrs. Myrtle Klinkc-r, a patient at the Alexander sanitariuni here, today asked a superior court in Los Angeles to decide whether or not a "delicate and dangerous" brain operation should be performed on her in an attempt to rsetore her health. The operation, a pre-frontal lobotomy, is not permitted unless the entire family agrees to it. Oilman's Ex-Wife Mrs. KUnker, divorced wife of Lawrence KhnKcr, wealthy Mexas oilman, has petitioned the court Uirougu her guaruian, the ionua Trust company, ami her iis- ter, Mrs.

LiUie si. 'inomaison, Cerrito, lor permission to have the achcatc Surgery performed. Tfte fc bank is custodian of Mrs. ivlmkcr's estate oi daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth V.

Fneicn, 22, and her ex-husband, in Los Angeles charge that the surgery is extremely dangerous and experimental ana might not be ol any benefit to the sick woman. U. C. Hospital Attendants at Alexander sanitarium stated that ihe operation would be performed at me versity of California hospital, San The famous stale i i i i i i priceless historical relics of California cntpicd the county today for a v.sit to half a dozen San Matco communities. It i be in South San Fian- tisco OMT the i i and i stop San i i i anil Millbrac.

The caravan i be in San Malro Augusts, 10 and 11. HISTORICAL CARAVAN IN COUNTY FOR VISIT Last Rites for W.H. Toepke Hundreds of a a old timers, city officials, and county officers paid final tribute today to William Henry Toepkc, 79. San Mateo architect, and designer of numerous public buildings who died suddenly at his home Thursday night. Funeral services were conducted by the San Mateo Lodge of Elks, at the Sneider and Sullivan chapel at 11 o'clock this, morning.

Ballbearers were V. 0. Davis, former San Mateo building inspector, William Rapp old time resident of the city, Fred Beer, county controller, and chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Alvin Hatch, former chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Fred O'Neill, and Arthur Blaich. Other officials attending the rites were. Mayor Daniel Crecdon.

San Mateo, City Clerk William O'Farrell, Col. C. N. Kirkbridc, former chairman ol the Junior College a of Ttiistees and Ed McDonald, former chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Tocpke, a leading architect for years, was active in civic affaics.

A large number of bouquets of flowers banked the Sneider and Sullivan mortuary as the last rites I were said. Toepkc passed a a at 9.30 p. Thursday at his home at 230 Chesterton place. He was 79 years old and had lived in San Matco 1904. He is survived by his i Lotta, a son William P.

Toepke, a sister Mrs. Marie Toepkfc Point of San Enterprising Trio Invades Mobile Refreshment Field SAN A SATURDAY, 30, 1949 FDRJrTtTWed Y. Socialite A new corporation began busi-! customers from an ample store of July 30--(LP 1 ness in the lush San Mateo mobile refreshment field and investors in the San Mateo Park district were candies, soda-pop and comic books, i a i D. Roosevelt. 34, will With each purchase numbered tickets are issued and customers are likely to win a ireq guinea pip or amazed at the 100 per cent profit comic book.

The guinea pigs ride guaranteed by the company's iirst in a cage on the caravan, for pro- issue of preferred stock. Dennis Wade. 12, of 224 Wairen road, Peter Merle, of SOS) Crescent avenue, and Donald Drey- company, selling at one penny fuss, 11, of 430 West Poplar ave- I apiece, have already been sold to motion purposes. High Dividends Several hundred shares in the marry socialite Miss Suzanne Perun. 28, here shortly after the adjournment oi wJi announced Mrs Lee J.imcs i'ernn said her slender, blonde daughter would wed the handsome son of Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt and the late president probably August or nue.

are board of directors of the Black Mountain club, incorporated Chairman Rides Warm days the board will bo operating company's fountain mobile, an ingenious vehicle constructed of two wagons. several wood boxes and a linoleum a i counter, throughout the San Mateo park area, selling things to delight youngsters and astound adults. hile one director pulls, and a second pushes, the current chairman of the board stands behind the moving counter serving eager i business. MM C- Ut-Vll OUIVl I ri I i i families and friends' of the board I after he has completed Stockholders are guaranteed lVl0 duties a i cents a share upon redemption Pcrrin i i a announced Mrs G. Wade, owner of 731 the engagement which has been shares of preferred, told how the I rumored since Roosevelt was di- thrce boys first thought of the idea two months ago.

Plans were delayed until summer camp was over, Last wool; construction of (ho mobile unit began and financing was 1P engagement i i i undertaken. The fountain mobile was pleted yestordav i the installation of a "welcome friend" soft drink sign and the company was in vorccd by former Ethel DuPont of tlic Delaware a a i family last a 2 1 Both the Rtiose- vclts and t'crnns had denied The California Centennial Commission's "Historical Caravan" carrying with it some of the most valued historical records and relics in the state's archives, rolled in San Matco county this morning for a 16 day visit in 7 cities. Two Buses The two large buses carrying the priceless documents were escorted from the county line by members of the South San Francisco Police department and the California Highway Patrol. A large crowd is expected to isit the two bus caravan which srt up on the State theatre parking lot in the north county city. Sun Bruno Next The Historical Caravan is being presented by the commission to give the people of California an opportunity, particularly those in the more remote sections, to iiv spect these valuable historical objects and documents that they might not otherwise be privileged to view.

The exhibits have been selected with care from more than 20 historical collections in California the nation 's capitol. At the conclusion of their showing in South San Francisco the caravan will move to San Bruno, Monday for a two day show, on Francisco, li the court decides in its lavor. i Mis. Klinker has been a regular patient at tlie Belmont lor the past four or five months and has shown marked progress, attendants stated this morning. El Camino Theatre parking lot.

After a two day layover, the display will then show two days in Millbrae and following that in Bur- Jingame on Primrose road. The caravan will be in San Matco for three days starting, Tuesday, August 9 at a site to be pick ed shortly. Included in the exhibits are historical objects such as knives, and scales used by early California miners, gold samples taken from the ground by placer and quartz mining operations. A complete roster of the Constitutional convention which met at Colton Hall, Monterey during September and October of 1849 is shown. Famous Items A badge belonging to a member of the famed San Francisco Vigilantes and a knife belonging to California's most notorious bad man Joaquin Murrieta will be on display.

The items came from such famous collections as the Bancroft Library, California Historical Society, Custom House Historical Monument, De Young Museum, Fort Ross Historical Monument, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. Stanford University Library, Suiter's Fort Historical Museum, Sacramento, and the famed Wells- Fargo Bank Collection, San Francisco. Francisco and a granddaughter, Denise Toepke. Inurnment was at Cypress Lawn. 2 Injured at Rodeo Show Two members of the Gene Autry rodeo, now showing at the Cow Palace were being treated today for injuries received last night while riding bucking bronco's.

James O'Gara, 410 James street, Porterville, was seriously injured when Jie was pinned against a rail by a wild horse. He was taken to Community hospital, San Mateo, where attendants stated that he is resting quietly today. Arthur Cook, 21, Long Beach, was injured when a bronc he was riding pitched him through the air against the rail. He was in Alemany Emergency hospital where he was treated for a four-inch gash in his head. Forty Vie for Fiesta Queen (Continued from Page 1.) and difficult assignment Monday, when they visit Redwood City to select the finalist there.

They will judge the contestants at Redwood City Recreational center, Roosfvelt way, at 8 p.m. 1120 Tuesday the three judges go up ic Brisbane to select the finalist from North county. Judging will take place at the Brisbane theatre at 8:15 p. m. Wednesday, August 3, the judges sw ng over to coastside to select their contestant.

They will appear at the recreation hall in Sharp Park for the ceremonies at On a August 3, the judges come back to home territory when they look over the contestants from San Mateo. Judging will take place in the Garden room of the Benjamin Franklin hotel at 8 p. m. Friday, Messrs. Gaggero, Brod- crick and Devine will go to Burlingame where the judging will take take place in the council chambers of the city at 8 p.

m. The nine finalists will parade before the discerning eyes of the judges for the selection of "Miss Orthid" on Sunday, August 7 at 2 p. m. on the fair grounds. The general public is invited to witness the selection.

I The eight young ladies who are runners-up will serve as "Miss Orchid's" court of flowers and will participate in all official ceremonies for the 11 days of the fair. They, along with Miss Orchid, will appear at the opening of the fair races at Tanforan on August 10. They wilt ride in the grand opening parade to start at 8 p. m. on Palm avenue, San Mateo, Wednesday, August 10.

i NATURAL SALT Bottomless Salt Lake Crater in Ariwna is so highly saturated with natural salt that bathers cannot sink. ll Vegro Hurt in R. C. Crash Dies A San Francisco negro, James I Harris, 37, 1752 Sutler street, seriously injured in a freak Bayshore accident last Thursday morning, died this morning at Community losoital, to become the county's 23rd traffic fatality. Harris was injured when his car ivas forced off the highway by a arge highway transport about 2 miles south of Redwood City.

His car hurtled 400 feet across a field striking telephone pole. He is survived by his wife Mary, also injured, in the crash. Two passengers, James Stone, VIodesto and Thelma Brook, San Francisco were injured in the crash but are recovering. Funeral services are pending at a San Francisco mortuary. WE INSTALL SCBEENS SCREEN DOORS VENETIAN BLINDS WEATHERSTRIP EL CAMINO WEATHERSTRIP CO.

WWMI cur SMManHurtin Brisbane Crash SOUTH SAX FRANCISCO, July early morning accident today resulted in face cuts and a possible fractured nose for William L. Freitas, 34, an acoustical engineer, of 522 Guilford avenue, Ssn Mateo. Freitas was taken to South San Francisco hospital at 2:40 a. m. after his car had struck the rear of a truck on the Bayshore highway one-half mile north of Brisbane.

An accident at 1:30 a. ra. today sent Howard Moritz, 32, San Francisco salesman, to South San Francisco hospital with a cut face. Moritz said his car turned over on its side as he was driving over Tunnel hill in South San Francisco. Mrs.

Edith Olson, wife of Dave H. Olson, 109 Maple avenue, South 8 Injured in 4 Accidents (Times Ktilnnofl llurrxu) REDWOOD CITY, July 30. -Eight persons were injured, two seriously, in four traffic accidents in San Maleo county last night and this morning. Most seriously hurt were Edward M. Wilson, 29, a San Francisco painter, and his wife, Mrs.

Elsie Wilson, 30, who was riding in the front seat with her husband when he crashed his new, expensive sedan into a pole at the intersection of the Coast highway and the Half Moon Bay road at 2:45 a. m. Wilson has deep cuts of the face, arms and chest, while his wife had chest and knee injuries and a possible fracture of the jaw. Both are at Community hospital. James Derby, 31, of San Francisco, and his wife, Mrs.

Janet Derby, 27, were passengers in the Wilson auto, and both received minor injuries. Highway patrolman said that none of the four could give any explanation for the mishap which occurred when Wilson drove the two-day-old auto directly into a utility pole on the east side of the intersection of the a a The pole v.as The performanco was the snapped of! and the new car vir- tually demolished. The intersection is brightly i and plainly marked. At 1:30 a.m. Howard F.

Moritz, 32, a San Francisco salesman, drove his car into the rear of a truck driven by Tbedral Micham, 33, of San Francisco" on the Bayshore highway near Butler road at the north end of the county. After striking the truck, Moriz 1 car rolled over and was severely damaged. Moritz escaped with only minor injuries. A half hour later, at 2 a.m., an almost exactly similar accident occurred near the same point close- to Brisbane on the Bayshore high way, when William L. Freitas, 34, of 522 Guilford avenue, San Mateo, smashed into the rear of a heavy trailer-truck driven by Beverley Cecil Curtis, 29, a driver for the Highway Transport company.

Freitas was treated for minor hurts at South San Francisco hospital. The fourth mishap occurred on the private road leading to the Belmont speedway from Harbor boulevard at 7:30 o'clock last night. Two Oakland youths, John Leca, 20, and Frank Rossi, 22, crashed their motorcycle into the rear of an auto driven by Francis H. O'Keefe, 34, a painter, of 231 Rockwood avenue, South San Francisco. Both received treatment for minor injuries.

Red Extortion Plot Charged (Continued from I'agc ficiais and 35 Chinese employes were locked in the consulate when the mob took over. The bulk of the crowd was composed of lor- mcr employes of the United States navy in Shanghai, who are demanding that the United States pay them for a work period subsequent to the navy's departure from Shanghai plus bonuses. The spokesman said that the consulate general, which is acting as agent for the navy, has been willing for some time to make a settlement, but that he had deferred action at the request of the Communist authorities. However, this spokesman said that the consulate has now refused to negotiate "while to the duress of what appears to be developing as a pattern Shanghai." Dohvig Again Head of Bay Crossing Group Richard J. Dolwig of South San Kiancico i bead the trans-bay crossings committee of the legislature's lower house for Kfin Rriitlft i i Francisco, was in the hospital van nrutw c-iiy tnrinv t1) a rain rnnM1 Suffers Eye Injury SAN BRUNO July E.

Woour.ian, city clerk of San Bruno, was confined to his home at 674 Easton avenue today by an eye injury suffered at city hall. Woodman was wiping his face with a paper towel in the washroom Thursday when a corner entered his eye. Yesterday the injury pained him so he had to leave work and consult a doctor. He has been ordered to rest until the injury heals. today with a brain concussion suffered in an-accident on Grand avenue in the main business district.

Auran Budka, a San Francisco cleaner, told police Mrs. Olson walked into the side of his car. ive scheduled this week-end for Lhe benefit of the boys' welfare being raised by the Union Square Optimist club. Cleaning Firm InWageDispute A strike against the Thomas- Alice company, cleaners, San Francisco, was threatened today by members of the AFL Cleaning and Dyehouse Workers, Local 7, The firm, which operates a branch on Second avenue in San Mateo, stated that the only grievance is over wages. If the strike is called by -the union, officials of the firm said, it would curtail local operations, as well.

Henry Romiguire, business agent of the union, said a strike will be called today unless agreement is reached in the dispute. Up to an early hour this afternoon employes were still on the job, local offices of the firm said. DESTROYER ASHORE CHATHAM, July 30--(IP) --The destroyer Livennore ran aground early today on Bearse shoal near Monomoy point with some 300 New England naval reservists aboard. The navy reported the 2100-ton ship undamaged and said there were no injuries. Roosevelt declined to comment on the engagement He said he 1 1 pit his pcisonal hfo "was not a matter of i 1 The couple met List sear af i i Long Island, where the i i i have ndioinuK; country Viss Pcrnn said they were i a In a interest in i Angus The i i wml ri'gisterite is i (lie a tlu a Lee Pen in, siMiiDi a i i i ol i i law A combined specially tor Mum oi A Rico and Kerns eight popular breeds ucie teamed i h( ul ol Nl 1MM ceutical eoiupain She a jrad now Dog SI Opens in R.

C. i obedience i i a a i tiated Irom the Westevei school since a i i and another yeais. His appointment was announced i TM i' ls of trophies, today by Assembly Speaker Sam 1.. opening of the San Francisco-Pen i served in the i i i a i nibiila dog show. program will corps i tin- a Slit- continue tomorrow at Sequoia High school, Redwood City, i a a all breeds event.

On today's schedule were one- breed classes for bulldogs, boxers, collies, Dobcrman pinschers, great Danes, cocker spaniels, chows and standard Sclni.m/ur.s. Tlie.se specialty Mums were sponsored by local clubs representing fanciers of the i i i a breeds. Obedionu' i a in i show dogs i work for "degrees," were held (hiouglioiit the day. "De- trees" of companion dog, companion dog. excellent.

and i i air canine counterparts of grammar school, high school and college diplom.is To graduate anim.il must pass a series of tests, such as lioel- mg the a with and without a leash, sitting and for specific periods and retrieving over barriers. More a 1000 of the a i best purebred ddgs be i itcd in tomorrow's all breeds show Representing some 100 popular rare Collins, Fullerton, who also released the names making up the membership of 37 other committees for between-scssion studies of California's problems. Dolwig's committee recently completed hearings on various plans for a second bay crossing, and recommended that the upper deck of the present bridge be widened to provide additional traffic lanes for immediate relief, and that a southern crossing be constructed rather than a proposed "twin" span. Hitchhiking Marine Held in Purse Theft An Allentown, marine who hitched ride with Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin Murphy, 971 Rosewood drive, from San Francisco last night and allegedly stole Mrs. Murphy's purse, is in jail awaiting hearing Monday before Municipal Judge Francis W. Murphy. He is Corporal Horace Pursehpuse, arrested in a tavern near Third avenue and Bayshore after Mrs. Murphy discovered the theft.

Work Starts Soon On New Apartment Work is expected to begin by late next week on the city's nsw $100,000, three-story, 14-unit apart ment house at the northwest corner of El Camino Real and Fifth avenue, Assistant Building Inspector Jack Watt reported today. Owners of the building are Mel K. Dollinger and George Blum. James Louis Stratta is the civil engineer for the project and building drawings were done by Irving Caster. Contractor for the new apartment house is the Custom Built Homes, of 1117 South street.

The building will have 100 feet frontage on the highway and extend 115.07 feet west. MORE ELECTRIC LIGHTS Washington has more electric lights per capita than any other state. BOWSER ON VACATION LOS ANGELES, July 30--(IP)-Atty. Gen. Fred N.

Howser was en route to Mexico City today for a vacation trip with his wife and 12-year-old son, but he promised to provide more newspaper copy on his return here August 10. Call W. FrwM. KM i 6 SHOW SEQUOIA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS REDWOOD CITY TODAY mi TOMORROW Continuous from 9 a. m.

to 7 p. m. Admission: AdnJti pins tax Children Me pins tax E. HARBISON The Psychologist FREE LTATIO FREE PUPPIES You Are Cordially Invited to Visit the SUNNYBRAE MODEL HOME in San Mateo Enjoy the most interesting interior we have yet presented. The unusual furnishings, through the courtesy of the PENINSULA TROPIC SHOP --25th Avenue, San Mateo, lends grace and beauty to the modern small home- Open daily from 10-6 for your convenience So.

Claremont. G. f.f IILIAHS CO. 10 California Drive, Burtingame Phone Diamond 3-27(1 worked radu Lutheran Church Holds Bible School The i of tin 1 Slicphorfl. i i i i i i i ro.ul.

i lomlurt vacation Bible lor dnl lren hi'lwrcn y.ir-. I next weeks. i IK- held a i Monchv Friday, AiijiuM 1 to A 12, from f) in. to 11.30 a The cciur.se.s aro 1 departim-iil, K.im- The two-day event, co-sponsored 3v the San Malco Kennel dub and San Francisco Don Fancier'. will be open to the public from a in to 6 in lixlaj and Lorn 01 row.

Glen Taylor Quits Wallace Third Parly WASHINGTON. Sen. Glen H. Taylor, Ida Wallace's i mate in the elections, is throufih i the Progressive party. He the November results convinced him "the American people do not want a inlinter party." He announced his wilhrirawel irom third party la.st night in a radio appearance on Mutual's "Meet the Press." He told his questioners bluntly: and My Vriemls," a by Mr-- i i a Miss Kvclm Ji.ior^an and Mihs Jc.ui I.

Prim. a God a by Mr.s. Amy i i and Mrs Kri'd LOIIJ: i i i drp.iM mi'iit," i i Ann," a 'em's (it mi I a i i i i i i JuliliMm, Mr. ll.ii Kempc Pastor a i R. C.

Woman Store for $55,115 ITmir- Itritnniul IliiriMul CITY, PCI damages of sought by Cvelyn Hcduood i woman real estate i in a suit on file here today the Montgomery Ward and company store at 2317 Broadway Basis for the suit is her charuc a she suffered nervous shock. ICK and i injuries when a i juicer was knocked or pushed from a counter and fell upon her in the bjsemenl of the store one yeai todnv. She claims that she been deprived of the normal u.so of her leg and that the a i article was carelessly placed and "I am no longer associated with i knocked over by an employe of the Progressive party." the store. SPECIAL LIMITED TIME ONLY HOUBIGANT Imagine this delightful Wistaria dt Dusting and French-milled Socp (3 eakci to a box) for only $1.00 each! Stock up now and float through the summer cool and lovely at the flower! 'flltt TOILETRIES, FIRST FLOOR 130 Son.