The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 11

TUEL PRICES II COUNTY USED State -Wide Agreement Among Oil Companies Effective; All Grades Advance Gasoline prices were advanced two cents a gallon throughout San Bernardino county yesterday by virtually all of the major oil cor-norations and independents alike as the distributors pi aced in effect a state-wide nvirp aoreement. The new prices are 17 cents a gallon for ethyl, 15 cents for standard grade and 14 cents for third structure fuel. For more than three months, standard grade gasoline has sold at 13 cents In Lhe San Bernardino valley. AGREEMENT SIGNED The advance in gasoline prices follows the signing by Pacific coast refiners and distributors of an agreement on marketing and the handling of surplus petroleum products. The advance was placed in effect shortly after 12 o'clock noon yester-dav bv the Standard and Union Oil companies.

The Shell company fol lowed, as did the otner major corporations with the exception of Kichfield Oil Co. Executives of this corporation' announced, however, that the company would advance its prices two cents at the opening of business this morning. Independent distributors were likewise expected to advance their prices today. The new prices affect both the retail and wholesale schedules. College Installs Student Officers In the final student assembly of the year, recently elected officers of the associated student body of the San Bernardino Valley junior college were formally installed yesterday.

The induction ceremony was in charge of James Lash, the retiring student body president. Lash turned over the gavel to Cleon Skousen, new president, as part of the ceremony. Other new officers installed were Earl Hough, vice-president; Kuth Andis, secretary, and Frank Spcrry, treasurer. These officers will serve the college student body for the first semester of the year 1934-35. With President Lash, who has served in that capacity for the last year, the other retiring officers include Walter Huckabay, vice-president; Eva Evans, secretary, and Kenneth Hodge, treasurer.

A program of vocal entertainment, Including numbers by the Pomona college men's glee club, was presented. Fine Suspended but He Must Serve Term Pleading guilty to a charge of driving an automobile without the owner's consent, Fred Charles, who was booked at the county jail as Wallace F. Adams, 30 years old, was fined $1,000 yesterday by Superior Judge F. A. Leonard.

The court then suspended the fine on condition Charles serves 90 days in the county jail and leaves the state within five days after his release. Charles originally was charged with attempted grand theft. He was arrested by San Bernardino police who found him in the automobile owned by S. Reynolds of 330 West State street, Redlands, on April 29. The car had been parked near the Fox-California theater, but Charles had backed it into the middle of the street, according to the police.

Attorney Stephen Bedford represented the confessed defendant. Unemployment Board meeting Is Omitted The San Bernardino emergency unemployment relief commission yesterday omitted its customary weekly session, to await developments in the new SERA program being launched throughout the county by Director Harold P. Thoreson. Under the new set-up Federal funds will be withdrawn from direct aid operations and transferred to a limited program of pulic works, to employ persons registered with the SERA. The city relief board will meet next Wednesday afternoon to discuss what effects the changed county program will make in the relief operations in this city.

Shottland Appointed To New Relief Post Charles I. Shottland of San Diego, field representative of State Relief Administrator R. C. Branion, received word in San Bernardino yesterday of his appointment by Mr. Branion as an acting director of emergency relief.

Mr. Shottland will have full charge of local relief programs of the Federal and state emergency relief administrations in his county. 1 UtillifJiltt SECTION TWO INLAND EMPIRE SECTION TWO CLASSIFIED THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 24, 1934 IN IQ13 AMD SIkRTED WITH A SINGLE DEPARTET INi "THE MARKET VEAR.S LATER. ACQUIRED OTHER. DEPARTMENTS.

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OF ROTARV CLUB AMD CM AMBER OF COMMERCE. FR.ATEB.NALLV A SHRINER. AMD CEMERAL MAWAOtR, OF 'THE. AAARKE.T SPOT VEIIV NltS OoWT WOU I it' 4 'Mfc i fcfMihTiii Til i VriiwViYmYiiriMii i i iwiagrfrtti E. Ill IN TALK TO CLUB By WINIFRED MARTIN Mrs.

Lucien Miner of Los Angeles, president of the Southern California Women's Democratic league was guest of the San Bernardino county Women's Democratic club Wednesday at the luncheon meeting at the California hotel, the tables laid in Saloncita Verde. A group from Ontario and Upland, interested women who formed the nucleus for the clubs in these county groups, and Colton members of the club were present. Mrs. T. W.

Duckworth, president, presided and chorus singing was led by Mrs. Gertrude Manson Rohlf, ith Mrs. Edith Ulrich at the piano. Mrs. Miner, wife of a prominent physician of Los Angeles, has been president of the Women's Democratic league for the past year and a half, the territory enrolled extending from the Tehachapi to San Diego.

She lived for a time in New Mexico, and was a visitor (Continued on Page Nineteen) Curtain Elected to J. C. Student Post In a special election held yesterday, Edward Curtain was elected vice-president of the associated men students' organization of the San Bernardino Valley junior college. Curtain was elected over Joseph Frame by a small margin. In the regular election held last week, none of the candidates for this office polled a majority vote.

Curtain and Frame, as the two with the highest votes, participated in the special election. 'Big Sisters1 to Welcome Incoming Sophomores at High School Today By ANGIE SARTOR Junior high school girls who next fall will become sophomores at San Bernardino high school will be wel comed to the campus of the senior institution today at the annual "Little Sister day." Plans for the event, during which the "big sisters," present high school students, welcome the "lit tle sisters" from the various junior highs, have been complet ed by committees under the direction of Oc-ta Johns, "big sister" chairman. Welcome of the prospective students will take place shortly after 2 this afternoon. Initialed posters will be placed on the lawn in front of the administration building, and at the poster bearine the first initial of her last name, the new girl will find a "big sister" awaiting for her, ready to escort her to classes, introduce her to instructors and generally make her feel at home. Following is the list of those participating in today's event, with the name of each "little sister" followed by that of her "big sister." STURGES Ruth Aburto, Ina Gibson; Pauline Andrews, Mary Ellen Diosal; Rosctta Andrews, Felice Andrews; Margaret Arthur, Lpuise Thomonn; Adeline Bachis, Mary Fernandes; Dorothy Bader, Ruth Bruhl; Zel-ma Bartow, Grace Hardin; Mar- "I gyi WILL' AM HANDBALL A.

V. GROUPS SMI DFICEHS Headed by Rolland Barton and Mrs. C. J. Lyman, new officers of the San Bernardino Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary were Installed last night at ceremonies in the American Legion hall.

The installation was conducted by Frank W. Patten, recently elected commander of the D. A. V. for this district, as the first official act since taking office.

Plans were laid at the session for a dinner meeting June 13 for members of the D. A. V. and auxiliary, at which a number of prominent guests will be present. Among those who will attend will be Michael Inselbuch, Los Angeles, national commander of the Blind Veterans' chapter of the D.

A. Frank Irwin, Hollywood and William Con-ley, Los Angeles, past national commanders; C. Burt Allen, LosAn- (Continued on Page Nineteen) Woman Asks Clear Title to Ore Claims Declaring that six other persons claim an interest in her three gold mines in the Goldstone mining district of San Bernardino county and that they have taken approximately $2,000 worth of ore from her property, Mrs. E. H.

Brim filed a superior court action to recover the sale price of the ore. She asked the court to declare her sole owner of the property. The defendants in this suit are Edward Leinberger, Douglas Lein- Derger, William Gibbs, John L. Miller, Asa Freeman and Ilah D. Miller.

Mrs. Brim is represented by Attorney Emery B. Tyler, of San Bernardino. lllSlllililiiiii; Octa Johns, "big sister" chairman of the Girls' league, who Is in charge of welcome for incoming sophomores at San Bernardino high school today. jorie Bergner, Ann Hcnck; Jeanne Beswcthcrick, Rosalie Castle; Mary Bulgria, Clare Busboom; Marie Canova, Dorothy Shay; Ruby Lea Chambers, Wander Ginder.

Lucille Chilcote, Mildred Meyers; Eleanor Coin, Margie Strom-mer; Katrena Colby, Clco Lee; ft 5. TEACHERS 11! PRESENT 1GE PLEA TO BOARD Gub to Consider Proposal to Restore 5 Per Cent Cut At May 31 Session Armed with statistics designed to show that San Bernardino district school teachers should be restored a 5 per cent salary cut, representatives of the City Teachers' club will probably attend the June 8 session of the board of education, it was announced last night by Webster Hall, president. While the club has not taken official action yet on the salary question recently brought before the board, several club members are gathering facts and figures which will be presented to the governing body. The club is slated to hold a meeting May 31. The increase, which approximates one-half of the salary cut taken by teachers in the past two years, had been slated for approval by the board but was tabled when opposition developed, both from citizens and board members.

TAX BOOST SEEN A group of citizens protested the advance on theories that it would increase the tax rate and that if the sales tax is repealed the schools would need money for operating expenses. School Superintendent Lewis E. Adams decared that he believed the increase would not raise the tax rate and that the funds from the state, given on the basis of aver age daily attendance, would be more tfian ample. He also pointed out that the schools operated in such a manner that $45,000 was saved last year, The teachers took a voluntary cut and also one given by the board each averaging 5 per cent, in order to provide funds for the system. INCREASE OF $32,000 The increase would amount to $32,000, of which $26,000 would go to teachers and $6,000 to other employes.

The club has also received sup port of several prominent mer chants and property owners in San Bernardino. One, said Mr. Hall, Is among the (Continued on Page Nineteen) 200 Boy Scouts Will Enter L. A. Camporee Approximately 200 Boy Scouts of Arrowhead council area have reg istered for the Southern California camporee to be held in Los Angeles June 1 and 2, according to Andrew J.

Roberts, scout executive. There will be 25 patrols from this district. Certificates of efficiency will be given the patrols which qualify according to the national camping standards. The scouts will be divided into four sections at the camporee which will be held in Griffith park. Mr, Roberts will be in charge of one of the four divisions.

Scouts to Renovate Summer Playground Renovation of the Boy Scout camp near Barton Flats will be made by troop members this weekend, according to Andrew J. Roberts, scout executive. The boys will clean up the camp, make minor repairs and otherwise condition the site for summer use. Doris Colgin, Louis Danner; Mildred Connor, Ketty Rebcr; Dorothy Culler, Gladys Lainlace; Mildred Dabbs, Pauline Morrow; Veta Davis, Francis Sahr; Eleanor De Soto, Ferna Holcomb; Mela Diaz, Hope Rodriguez; Josephine Dide-low, Doris Vaughan; Carmen Dom-inguez, Mary Lou Angelo. Vesta Earp, Betty Robbe; Evelyn Edelman, Katsu Kobayashi; LaVerne Edwards, Mary Norwood; LaVonne Edwards, Pansy Daeg-ling; Thelma Farmer, Rose Sartor; Wilma Farmer, Mildred Mer-candante; Lupe Feuntez, Isabellc Juarez; Echo Gaddie, Virginia Borrow; Leora Galpin, Cora Owensby; Kelly Gallanes, Mary Vidal; Car-etina Garcia, Isabelle Juarez; Helen Garwood, Marie Jcpson.

Louise Gavussi, Joyce Van Hou-sten; Ruth Gibson, Dorothy Peterson; Jean Gill, Celia Stuteville; Betty Goodman, Grace Fellenbaum; Betty Goodman, Grace Fellenbaum; Betty Graham, Doris Mae Philips; Lavonne Grimes, Wilma Sixts; Jean Gunvordahl, Mary Sohm, Ve-nita Haines, Maxine Hice: Rosemary Hanson, Maudell Watson; Moraine Harbeson, Dorothy Bohn; Marjorie Harris, Lea Nickles; Bertha Hawkins, Kathcrine Fosdick; Helen Hayimizu, Mary Hayimizu; Evelyn Henderson, Gladys Morgan; Frances Hcrera, Marie Williams. I Lucille Hood, Velma Sanders; Bcrnadine Howard, Mary Lou Herkelrath; Floy Itson, Anna Lou (Continued on Page Nineteen) Roth to Ask Reelection As Auditor Vincent L. Roth, San Bernardino county auditor, who yesterday announced his candidacy for reelection to his office. Vincent L. Roth, auditor of San Bernardino county, yesterday an nounced his candidacy for reelection to his office.

"In announcing myself as candidate for reelection," Mr. Roth said, "I wish to call attention to the fact that the duties attached to the office of county auditor are extremely specialized in character. Not only must the auditor be an expert in auditing and accounting, but he must also be familiar with the hundreds of laws and court decisions affecting the work." He continued: "Consequently, I believe experience should be the outstanding re quirement for this post, and I trust the voters will bear this in mind when casting their ballots. "During the past years It has been my consistent effort to adhere strictlv to the oolicies of effi ciency, economy and courteous service. These policies have proven (Continued on Page Nineteen) AS ROCK FALLS Carl Johnson, 21-year-old Red Mountain miner, was crushed to death in the Kelly mine yesterday afternoon when a huge slab of rock fell from the upper portion of a tun nel.

No cribbing had been constructed to safeguard workmen in that part of the mine, according to Coroner R. E. Williams, who said no in quest will be held. The fatal accident occurred in what was known as stoke No. 1104 at the Kelly mine, as Johnson was walking out to got some dynamite.

The victim was following W. S. Shira, another miner, when the rock fell, barely missing Shira, and pinning Johnson to the floor. The body was taken to the Rand district hospital morgue at Red Mountain. Deputy Coroner E.

P. Doyle was assigned to investigate the death. Junior Fair at H. S. Tomorrow Elaborate plans for San Bernardino high school's "junior fair" pro gram tomorrow were announced last night by Robert Reed, president of the fair board.

Seven divisions flower show, small livestock show, hobby show, subject demonstration, field day, speaking and music and an evening program have been created for the event, with participation by virtually the entire student body promised. Managers of the various divisions are Chester Hamilton, Kenneth Hoach, Ray Leepcr, June Fox, Robert Gillette, Dick Ironmonger, Georgia Webster and Gordon Howard. Other members of the fair board are Henry Robertson, vice-president; Ray Leeper, secretary; Chester Hamilton, treasurer; Frank Gruys, business manager; Wayne Merchant, superintendent, and Wade Snell and Leland Mcintosh, publicity. Memorial Rites for Veterans Tomorrow W. C.

Clark, commander of W. R. Cornman post, G. A. yesterday requested all Civil war veterans and Women's Relief Corps members to assemble at the Municipal auditorium (west side) Friday, at 2 p.

m. Memorial services in commemoration of deceased comrades and Relief Corps members will be held. The announcement also requests the presence of Civil war comrades, W. R. C.

members and Daughters of the Union veterans in Pioneer park Sunday morning at 10:45 o'clock. The group will march In a body to the Presbyterian church across the street at 11 o'clock for the yearly divine services. 1 RELIEF BOARD ASKS mm FROI COUNTY General Fund Appropriation for Financing Program Asked; Seek More From State As a result of the withdrawal of Federal and state support to San Bernardino county's 6,000 families who are not on the SERA work nroeram and who require direct aid, the county emergency relief committee vesterday voted to ask the board of supervisors to appro priate $250,000 from general tax funds and to borrow an additional $181,000 from the state unemployment bond fund to finance this county's share of the relief program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1934. "The county is allowed by state law to increase its tax rate 5 per cent above the previous year's rate," commented M. H.

Lewis, tne newiy appointed SERA director for six southern counties, "and this should enable the county to obtain the amount needed for needy families here, as it is likely the Federal Government would make up any deficit if assured that this county had strained itself to the limit." MACK IS SPEAKER R. H. Mack, secretary of the San Bernardino chamber of commerce, who attended the meeting, was asked if he cared to address the committee. "Yes," he replied, "I would like to say just this that I feel you should take into due consideration the ability of the taxpayers to pay for such a program as you suggest. "But I think you should finish the uncompleted CWA projects before you start new ones.

This Per-' ris hill recreation park and swimming pool project started in San Bernardino should not be abandoned in its nresent condition, with excavations completed and cement walls Doured. "I'm quite sure the public has confidence in this committee, and we are looking to you to endorse only the proper projects and to hold the costs down to a minimum basis. 'EXPECT COOPERATION' "We in San Bernardino county have a right to expect cooperation from the Federal Government, be cause we are a part of that Gov ernment and we pay enormous sums In Federal taxes. Mr. Lewis assured Mr.

Mack that the Federal Government "will not abandon San Bernardino coun-tv." He said, however, that if this county's appropriation is "only S434.000" the present budget av erage of $17 for a family of four would have to be cut to $10 or $11 a month. County Relief Administrator Harold P. Thoreson explained that there will be no work relief pro gram In San Bernardino county under the SERA until some means is provided by the county for direct relief. He said that 2,000 men can be placed on jobs as soon as the county supervisors sign an agreement with the SERA and appropriate funds for projects, after the emergency relief committee approves such projects. Mr.

Lewis also informed Mr. Mack that the Perris hill recreation park project "is already tentatively approved before application for such approval has been made." The district SERA director stated further that the county or city must nav for all materials and for supervision of the construction of any SERA projects hereafter, the SERA paying only for the labor and timekeepers. Skousen Enters J. C. Oratorical Cleon Skousen, prominent San Bernardino Valley junior college orator and debater, will represent the institution at the annual conference oratorical contest at Pomona college Friday night.

Skousen will deliver an original oration, entitled "Leisure Time." If Skousen wins the contest, It will be the fourth forensics triumph of the year for junior college students. San Bernardino debaters won the conference debating championships for both first and second semesters. Skousen, last week, won an extemporaneous speaking con test, sponsored by the junior college conference. To the winner of the original oration contest will go. a prize of $150.

Second place carries a prize of $25. Skousen will be accompanied to Pomona by his coach, A. R. Trus-cott, and a group of junior college students. Desertion Charged, Wife Asks Divorce Desertion is charged against Floyd Russell Harrington in a divorce complaint filed in superior court yesterday by Elsie Rchm Harrington.

They were married Aug. 20, 1925, in New York, and the husband is accused of leaving home May 20, 1933. The wife is represented by Attorney Theodore G. Krumm of San Bernardino. Throngs to Reaffirm Faith in City Tonight At 'Dinner of States' SPEAKER 4-3 ft if 1 It Joseph Scott, noted Los Angeles at torney and orator who will speak tonight at San Bernardino's an nual dinner of the states at the Municipal auditorium.

SLUICE PLANT dcd Tfoiirn LIIIVIII ULIilLU The city planning commission, at a public hearing last night, reversed the action of the mayor and coun cil in authorizing construction of a proposed new Richfield Oil Co. service station at the northwest coiner of Seventh and streets, and tabled the application for a special permit, "for lack of suffi cient evidence as to the Improve ment contemplated." Originally the mayor and council went over the head of the planners, and at a special session last month granted the service station permit to the University of Redlands and the oil company. City Attorney William Guthrie later ruled that the action was illegal, and that the plan ning board must pass upon the application, after posting of adjacent property and a public hearing. President Harry W. Stahl and Commissioner George Herz Sr.

criti cized the applicants for not being represented at the hearing prepared to support the written application. Building Inspector Lester V. Lundin told the board that no plans and specifications have been filed with the city to show the sort of improvement contemplated, and that only a photograph of the type of station considered has been submitted. According to proposed plans given (Continued on Page Nineteen) Plan Experiment in Water Conservation Several San Bernardino mountain streams may be used in experiments designed to provide protection for fish during low waters and also to Increase the water supply in underground basins. The streams which may be used for the experiments are Deep creek and its tributaries, especially Holcomb creek, according to H.

V. Beeks, executive assistant forest supervisor. The plan was devised by A. E. Burghduff, member of the fish and game division.

Dams would be placed across the streams at short intervals. The pools would provide enough water for fish during low water and also would check the flow so that the water would sink into the ground, replenishing the underground basin. 4 Admits Check Case, Makes Parole Plea Pleading guilty to three counts of passing bad checks in San Bernardino, Eddie Cantor, a disabled World war veteran known also as E. Marquise, yesterday asked probation in Superior Judge F. A.

Leonard's court. He said he gave worthless checks for and $6 for a physician's bill and nursing. The probation hearing was set for 10 a. m. Jun 4, when leniency will be sought for Cantor by Attorney J.

J. Novack of San Bernardino. The confessed check writer is being held in the county jail In default of $1,000 bail. Dale Speaks Before Rim League eeting A number of San Bernardino residents last night attended a meeting of the Rim of the World league, held at the Lake Arrowhead lodge, at which Edward Dale, of the Meyer Baking San Bernardino, was the major speaker. Presentation the program was In charge of San Bernardino service clubs.

t)' Tl1 i Attendance of 1,000 Is Predicted for Annual Affair STATE DINNER FACTS: The I a Municipal audi torium. The time 6:45 p. m. The speaker Attorney Joseph Scott. The purpose to stimulate pride in San Bernardino, and to renew faith in its future.

The sponsor San Bernardino chamber of commerce. By JAMES S. LINDSLEY San Bernardino goes "small town" again tonight, when 1,000 or so residents of all parts of the valley foregather at the Municipal auditorium to tuck away a banquet and generate sufficient civic enthusiasm to carry them through another year. It is the dinner of the states, the only annual occasion afforded the community as a whole to poke their respective feet under a common banquet table, and rededicata themselves in the firm belief that San Bernardino is the best "home town" in the nation. PATRIOTISM THEME The community spirit motif has always been predominant since this affair was conceived by the chamber of commerce six years ago, but this year it will have an added significance.

A general theme of patriotism will characterize the dinner, featured by an address on "Americanism" by Joseph Scott, noted Los Angeles attorney and known up and down the state as an orator. His address will have particular significance because of the recent troublesome activities of communists and other "red" agitators in various parts of the state, and from whose Influence San Bernardino county has not been wholly immune, it was stated by chamber of commerce officials yesterday. Throughout Mr. Scott's talk there will be a strong note of community patriotism as well as patriotism to the Government. TABLES FOR STATES As usual, there will be keen competition on the part of the various state delegations for the largest representation at the banquet.

There will be a separate table for every state, and several for foreign countries. Every one attending will sit at the table set aside for the state of his nativity, and during the course of the evening several delegations will present more or less impromptu state "stunts" and songs. The guests will be greeted by R. H. Stockwell, chamber of commerce president.

He then will Introduce Howard W. Scott, chairman of the special chamber of commerce committee arranging the event, along with his committee on, plans for the dinner. Immediately following the ban quet, Attorney Scott will be Introduced as the principal speaker, Arthur J. Brown will act as toast-master. The audience will be led In congregational singing by Karel B.

Shultis of the San Bernardino valley junior college music department. The junior college band will play during the dinner and the junior college orchestra for the dance which will follow. The affair starts promptly at 6:45 p. m. 1 Theft of Honey at Apiary Is Reported Theft of honey valued at $5 from an apiary near Little mountain was reported to police yesterday by O.

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