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COUNTY NEWS Sun of spaper fir Me Bernardino 12 Thursday, December 9, 1943 COLTON SOCIETY Mrs. C. Burton Thrall was stalled as worthy matron of Colton Order of Eastern Star in ceremonies held Wednesday evening in Masonic At this fortyfirst annual installation of Eastern Star officers, John S. Castor, worthy patron, came into office. Candle lighting by Nellie Thrall and Bette Ferris Thrall formally, opened Edwards the as ceremonies installing organist.

Elvin C. Drake, past master, served as installing officer for the Masonic lodge, which also held their ceremonies last evening in the temple. Albert J. Erichsen presided as master of ceremonies for the Masonic lodge, with Gladys Galloway and Pauline Oliver as installing marshals. NEW OFFICERS Entrance of the officers was followed by flag escort by Robert Nicol and an address of welcome by Mr.

Erichsen, past master of the 105th Masonic district. The following Masonic officers were installed: Linus C. Drake, master; B. Wesley Vaughan, senior warden; Cecil W. Oliver, junior warden; John Jay Andrews, treasurer; Oscar D.

Guire, secretary; Elija Lester, chaplain; Dr. J. J. H. Smith, marshal; Rolland Saunders, senior deacon; Daniel B.

Davis, junior deacon; John A. Caster, senior steward; Richard F. Harmer, junior steward, and Clifford H. Maxwell, tiler. Proclamation, presentations and courtesies concluded this feature of the evening's ceremonies.

A marimba solo was presented by Emily Youngquist preceding the installation of the officers of the Order of Eastern Star. Master of ceremonies was Dan Davis, installing officers including: Isabel Smith and Cecil Oliver, past worthy matron and past patron; Hazel Tate, deputy grand matron; Albert J. Erichsen and Charles Ashby, past patrons and Clara Davis, chaplain. The Bible escort was in charge of the hostesses of 1944, Leona Wilkins, Blanche Thornberry, Vella Brewer, Sadie Helman, Gladys Galloway, Bette Clarke, Isabel Smith, Pauline Oliver, Virginia Fisher, Lura Newell, Imogene Clarke and Lillian Youngquist. Placing of the Bible was by Elizebeth McClendon.

Installed as officers of Order of Eastern Star with worthy the matron and the worthy patron were: Una Caster, associate matron; James Greer, associate patron; Grace Douglas, secretary; Ernie Mary Brock, treasurer. Ina McVicker, conductress; Charlotte Douglass, associate conductress; Elizabeth Nicol, chaplain; Florence Sabens, marshal; Nevelyn Greer, organist; Mildred Le Vezu, warder; Albert Higgs, sentinel; Robert Nicol, flag bearer. Star points include: Ada, Irene Brewington; Ruth, Rose Kraft; Esther, Florence Buehler; Martha, Jen Erichsen, and Electa, Charlotte McVicker. Ushers were Merlin Caldwell and Andrew Madigan and the Rainbow line officers were: Jane Marks, Betty Hively, Eileen Kistler, Frances Hardwick and Virginia Brown. Installation Rites Held for Masonic Lodge, Eastern Stars Mrs.

H. F. Collins Of Bloomington Sees Son Married in North Details of a wedding, occurring Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5, at Santa Rosa, will be of interest to Bloomington and San Bernardino friends of the bridegroom, Harold Young, son of the late Harvey Young and Mrs. Herbert Franklin Collins of Bloomington.

The wedding took place at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride, Miss Shirley Joan Farnsworth, with the Rev. Graydon McClelland of the Presbyterian church officiating. The bride, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand Willis Farnsworth, wore her paternal grandmother's wedding dress, which is 63 years old, with an heirloom necklace of coral rosebuds, surrounded with diamonds.

The dress is of gray taffeta, made by hand in the style of 1880, with ruffles and puffs and a train of ruffles. The bride, escorted and given in marriage by her father, carried a nosegay of yellow, blue and white flowers. Her maid of honor, Miss Barbara Sexton of Petaluma, wore a formal frock of taffeta and carried a similar bouquet. John F. Stone of Vallejo stood with the bridegroom as best man.

The bridegroom's mother made the trip north for the wedding and returned home Tuesday. She was a special guest at the reception, at which the bridal pair cut a decorated cake, which was served with ice cream and coffee. The couple left Sunday night for a wedding trip to San Francisco and Santa Barbara and plan to visit in San Bernardino and Bloomington during the two weeks they are away. They will make their home at Vallejo. Mr.

Young is a graduate of San Bernardino High school in the June class of 1939 and attended Modesto Junior college before beginning employment for the Mare Island shipyards at Vallejo. The family came to San Bernardino from Fullerton in 1935 and resided at 1291 street. Only relatives and a few friends attended the wedding and included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mr.

and Mrs. D. D. Frix and Mrs. Reca Willis of San Francisco; Mr.

and Mrs. Reg Sexton and Mr. and Airs. Ernest Schwobeda and daughter, Janice, Mrs. Alice Oeltten, Charlotte Pearson and Graynuth Burtner, Petaluma; John Stone, Robert Warren Bulen and Lowell Dailey Curley, Vallejo; Carl Farnsworth, San Rafael; Mrs.

H. F. Collins, Bloomington; Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand W.

worth, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farnsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Fa.

nsworth, Santa Rosa. Lincoln School Room Mothers Will Meet A meeting of room mothers and and other mothers interested in helping with the Christmas party at Colton Lincoln school will meet 9 a.m. Friday in the school to tormulate plans for the event, ansunces Mrs. M. E.

Allison. Fontana Civic Boosters Would Add to Holdings Chaffey Trustees Asked to Purchase Tract of 20. Acres (Special Staff Correspondence) FONTANA, Dec. 8A recommendation for the addition of 20 acres to the Chaffey Union High school district here is being placed Chaffey property, board of trustees by the Fontana chamber of commerce in anticipation of the future growth of the community. The chamber's school committee, under the chairmanship of Marsh Smith, has been studying the advisability of enlarging the school site since last July.

The committee presented its findings to the chamber Monday evening, recommending that the Chaffey board acquire a site north of the present high school and east of Mango at a cost of approximately $30,000. POLICY OF FORESIGHT W. J. Sergel, chamber secretary pointed out that if the land is purchased it does not mean that a high school will be built immediately but that the purchase is merely a policy of foresight in the event of a continuous increase in population as is now anticipated. Members of the school committee of the chamber are Marsh Smith, chairman; J.

E. Bailie, John Allen Fitz, Mrs. Willard W. Mason, Mrs. Harold Mrs.

Esther Milleman and Mrs. Max Smith. Word has just been received of the promotion of First Lieutenant Gerald Rodney Westphal of the Army Air force to captain. Westphal is the son of Hildred Westphal of Citrus avenue, Fontana. Captain Wesphal was foreign service representative of the Pabco Paint Los Angeles, after his graduation from the Woodbury college where he majored in foreign trade.

Enlisting as a private in March, 1941, he successfully completed his course at the Air Corps officers candidates' school, Miami Beach, after which he received his commission as second lieutenant, and later was elevated to first lieutenant. Captain Westphal is now stationed in New Guinea. BENEFIT SHOW PLANNED A 10-act headliner vaudeville show will be given Friday night, Dec. 10, at the high school auditorium for the benefit of the Civic Chest. Sponsored by the Kiwanis club, the acts will include piano numbers, comedy, dancing, cycling, magic offering, and a Hawaian hula dance.

All performers are professional entertainers. Seats are reserved and may be obtained at the office of the chamber of commerce. Del Rosa Notes DEL ROSA, Dec. W.S. C.S.

annual "silver tea" which was held at the home of Mrs. Frank L. Vesty Thursday afternoon was a success both financially and socially, There were 19 present for the happy occasion. The usual business meeting was opened by a hymn and included the devotionals led by Mrs. Fred Holley, a prayer by the Rev.

F. W. Rollins, several readings by Mrs. Bernice Cacka and Mrs. Brooks, and reports from the treasurer and secretary.

The roll call reported 16 calls, four bouquets and four cards. A social hour followed, the game of "scramby-amby" being led by Mrs. Vestey. Mrs. James received first prize and Mrs.

Andersen the consolation. Delicious refreshments of pumpkin pie with whipped cream, coffee and tea were served, after which an impromptu musical program was enjoyed with F. Vestey at the piano. Mrs. Hulley gave as a solo, (aCarry Vestey Me Back and to Mrs.

Old Cacka Virginny." sang a duet, "The Old Rugged Cross," and the whole company joined in singing familiar hymns. The newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vestey, were present for the social hour. The next meeting, featuring the annual Christmas party, will be held at the home of Mrs.

Earl Kerr on Pumalo street Dec. 16. Inexpensive gifts will be exchanged as in previous years. The next quarterly conference will be held Sunday afternoon, Dec. 19, at the church.

Mr. Absher, who has been in the hospital four weeks, is somewhat improved and is expected home soon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sanderson and children, Donna Dea and Jo Jean, now of Big Bear, visited his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. V. Sanderson, early this week at their home on Park avenue. Fontana Junior Chamber Holds Charter Event (Special Staff Correspondence) FONTANA, from many Southern California cities attended the Charter night banquet of the Fontana junior chamber of commerce to congratulate Richard C.

Klepper, president, and members of the organization. William M. Fisher, president of the San Bernardino county chamber of commerce, acted as toastmaster. Buck Hooper of San Dimas presented the state certificate of membership and Henry Kerns of Pasadena, the national charter. Greetings and congratulations were expressed by many visitors and civic leaders.

President Klepper accepted the charter and pledged the organization to work for the interest of the community, state, and country. Fred E. Dowd was in charge of the entertainment program and Charles Fargo presented the artists from Hollywood. The organization hos over 50 charter members. Store Employes Sponsor Party Annual Yule Event Held in Colton Personnel of the Fitzsimmons stores in this district were entertained at an annual Christmas Tuesday evening in Colton 1.0.0.F.

hall. Special guests were Mr. Mrs. Jack S. Bennett, Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Devine, Mr. and Fred Mills, of Colton. Officials Mrs. attendance included Joseph Hughes, vice-president of the Fitzsimmons stores, of Los Angeles; and Richard Lundeen, personnel manager.

Committee in charge of the event included: Buck Jones, manager of the Colton store; and Neil Wagerle, district supervisor, Riverside. Approximately 150 attended the event with music for dancing provided by Frank L. Harrell's orchestra. The hall was a veritable Santa Claus land with its festoons of red green and silver streamers, silver bells, and holly wreaths. Employes of the Riverside, Colton and San Bernardino stores were in attendance.

Rites Conducted Wednesday for Mrs. J. Wyatt Funeral services were conducted in Colton at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the I. M.

Knopsnyder Son chapel for Mrs. Josephine Wyatt with the Rev. William A. Jennings conducting the services. A duet, "The Sweet Bye and Bye," was sung by Miss Mary Lillian Cooley and Mrs.

Claudia Mae Cooley with Miss Marjorie Reeves playing the organ accompaniment. Interment was in Montecito Memorial park cemetery. Pallbearers included: O. J. Fisk, W.

W. Bell, John L. Yount, Charles R. Sprouse, Allan R. Wyatt and William C.

Dobbs. Officers' Wives Plan Work Day The Officers' Wives of Redlands will meet today for their regular work day in the Red Cross workrooms in the Contemporary clubhouse. The hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All officers' wives living in the vicinity are invited to join the present members for the work is important.

Friday, December 17, the group will go to the Mission Inn, Riverside, for a luncheon. Reservations should be in by December 11. Those interested in going should contact Mrs. Robert G. Groves, 1638 Garden street, phone 7348.

The group will leave the Y.W.C. A. building at 11:30 a.m. and transportation will be available. A tour of the Inn will follow the luncheon.

Roy J. Ricks Returns To Oklahoma Station Seaman Roy Joe Ricks has returned to Norman, following 10 days leave in Colton as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy N. Hicks, 1475 Redlands avenue.

Ricks was given leave to come west to attend the funeral of his fiance, Miss Louise Johnson, of Los Angeles. Read the Classified. Girl Carried 40 Feet on Bumper Of Automobile Arlene Riddle, 17, Chaffey Student, in Miraculous Escape (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, Dec. escaping death or serious injury when struck down last evening by a motor car as she alighted from a school bus at Euclid avenue and Maitland street, Miss Arlene Riddle, 17, Chaffey high school student, was able to leave San Antonio hospital this afternoon and return to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

William Riddle, 129 West Maitland street. A report on file at police headquarters relates that as the girl passed in front of the bus to go to her home, she was struck by the northbound automobile of Emmet Lee Britain, 52, 219 West Park street, according to Neal Mason, driver of the bus. CARRIED 40 FEET Witnesses said the young woman was carried a distance of some 40 feet on the bumper of the car and then fell beneath, so that she was lying directly under the driver's seat when the car stopped. Britain was given a citation to appear in court for failure to stop behind a school bus. At the hospital, Miss Riddle was found suffering from severe lacerations of both knees and elbows, a 1-inch chin laceration and bruises about the chest, but X-ray examination failed to reveal any fractured bones.

Beaumont Notes BEAUMONT, Dec. Christmas program of the P.T.A., in charge of Mrs. Fred M. Lewis, president, and Mrs. H.

J. Crosby Jr. of the program committee, will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at the Palm school.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ochoa of Pomona visited old neighbors in Beaumont on a recent day. They sold their home on Fourth street to L. M.

Jackson. H. L. Roberts for the third year has been elected county chairman of the A.A.A. Dick Wicham, Y.M.C.A.

worker in the San Francisco Chinese quarter, came down this week to join Mrs. Wichman and their little daughter, who arrived earlier for Thanksgiving vacation with Mrs. Wichman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.

R. Chadsey. Mrs. U. S.

Murphy is making a visit to her former home in Kansas to visit relatives and look after property interests. Lt. and Mrs. M. Messinger moved Friday into the home a at 545 Euclid avenue, Bogart quarters vacated by and Mrs.

Ronald Ellsbury. Lieutenant Messinger is personnel officer at the Cherry Valley hospital. Coseboon Funeral to Be Held on Saturday (Special Staff Correspondence) CHINO, Dec. services for Edith M. Coseboon, 77, 302 North Seventh street, who died yesterday at a San Bernardino hospital, following a lengthy illness, will be conducted Saturday, 2 p.m., at the K.

T. Heinauer mortuary with the Rev. Alfred Douglas, pastor of Chino Baptist church, officiating. Mrs. Coseboon came to Chino originally in 1891.

After living in Klamath Falls, for 33 years, she returned to the West End three years ago. She is survived by her husband, Matthew W. Coseboon, two sons, Claude Cosboon of Newport Beach; and Lt. Commander Charles stationed with the Coast guard four at Takoma Park, and grandchildren. Lt.

Kerwin Receives Chemical Training Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kerwin, 379 East street, Colton, received a telegram from their son, Lt.

William J. Kerwin, stating that he is now receiving special training in chemical warfare at Fort Sill, Okla. Lieutenant Kerwin, formerly briefing officer with the Fourth Air Force in San Francisco, will return to his station on the west coast in six weeks. School Registration Reaches New Peak Bloomington school records reveal that a new record has been attained with the registration of 484 students. Robert W.

Langley, district superintendent of schools, states that without doubt additional registrations will be received with the advent of the new year. General Saved At Tarawa by Tank Riverside Correspondence) RIVERSIDE, Dec. telegram was received yesterday by the Food Machinery Riverside division, revealing the part played by the Water Buffalo, amphibian tank manufactured here, in the historic battle of Tarawa in the Gilberts. The telegram came from Admiral E. L.

Cochran, chief of the bureau of ships, Washington, D. and it told how Major General Julian C. Smith, commander of the landing force, and his staff were saved from death by one of the Buffaloes manufactured in Riverside. After their craft was destroyed by Japanese fire, General Smith and his staff were picked up by a Water Buffalo and were safely landed. Admiral Cachran's telegram closed as follows: "You may be justly proud of the part your amphibians are playing in the prosecution of the war.

They are especially needed in the Pacific. The bureau urges you to exert every effort to anticipate your production schedules." Approval Given To Ontario Law Curfew Statute Lauded at Chicago (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, Dec. recently-adopted curfew ordinance, holding parents responsible for the whereabouts of their minor children between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. received approval of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, meeting in Chicago Dec.

1 to 3. That was the announcement today of City Attorney Archie D. Mitchell, just back from the threeday convention, where he served as a member of the ordinance and ordinance enforcement committee. He reported that the Chicago session, attended by city attorneys from all over the United States, held the Ontario ordinance enforcible and a constructive step toward control of juvenile delinquency. The meeting, City Attorney Mitchell recited, was devoted primarily to consideration of municipal problems arising out of the war emergency.

The organization, he said, is proving of inestimable value to the cities it embraces in dealing with war labor board, tax and other problems at Washington, D. where it has been accorded national recognition. Soldier Killed in Highway Accident (Special Staff Correspondence) BANNING, Dec. 8 A soldier attached to Torney General hospital in Palm Springs was killed near Banning early yesterday when he apparently fell from the bed of a truck and was caught underneath the wheel. The soldier had been given a ride on an Army truck and trailer coming from the desert area.

The young man was Pfc. Edward Cyr, 23, attached to the medical section of the Army hospital. His home address was 735 South Meyler street, San Pedro. The driver of the truck was unaware of the accident and did not miss the soldier until he stopped at a cafe in Banning, he told investigating officers. The driver of another truck discovered the man's body about three miles east of Banning on U.

S. Highway 60. Services Held for Clarence Goss' Infant Funeral services for Clarence D. Goss, three months old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Goss, formerly of Colton, now residing on La Cadena drive between the Hub city and Riverside, were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday in the chapel of the I. M. Knopsnyder Sons.

The Rev. V. K. Ledbetter, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiated. Burial was in Montecito Memorial park cemetery.

The infant died Sunday at St. Bernardine's hospital, San Bernardino. Mrs. Mary Perez of Chino Taken by Death (Special Staff Correspondence) CHINO, Dec. 8.

Mrs. Mary Perez, 136 Fifth street, died early this morning at a San Bernardino hospital, following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Lee Perez. Funeral arrangements, under K. T.

Heinauer mortuary, are incomI plete. RODDICKS HOLD REUNION AS SERVICEMEN RECEIVE LEAVES Two Highland Soldiers Return Briefly To Visit With Relatives and Friends (Special Staff Correspondence) HIGHLAND, Dec. 8-Pfc. Donald Roddick, eldest son of Mrs. Harriet Roddick and husband of Mrs.

Ruby Roddick, arrived early Monday morning from Bucyrus, Ohio where he has been stationed for some time. Mr. Roddick is a member of a railway shop battalion. He has only a 12-day leave and will depart Saturday on the return trip to his post in Ohio. Mrs.

Roddick's younger son, Sgt. Shirley Roddick who recently came from Florida for a visit at home, reported for service Sunday at Yuma. He has returned to Highland, however, on a threeday pass in order to see his brother and, on Tuesday evening, a family reunion in honor of the two young servicemen took place at the home of another brother, Stanley Roddick, and wife at Burbank. This was the first time Mrs. Harriet Roddick and all of her children had been together in 10 months when a farewell family reunion took place at her home here.

PRESENT AT EVENT Those present at Burbank were Mrs. Harriet Roddick, her sister, Miss Dorothy Pritchard, of Lancaster, who has been a week-end guest at the Roddick home; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roddick, Sgt. Shirley Roddick, Sam Roddick and Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Roddick. Teachers of the Highland Elementary school joined Monday afternoon in farewell felicitation to Mrs. Marian Yocum, kindergarten teacher of the Highland school, who is severing her connection with the school for the present. Mrs.

Yocum is taking a leave of absence to enroll in the San Jose State Teachers' college to complete her work for a degree in education. She has been kindergarten teacher for the past six years. The teachers planned and carried out the farewell as a complete surprise to the honoree. Mrs. Yocum was presented with a beautiful gift of toiletries.

The surprisers brought refreshments of sandwiches, cookies, coffee, nuts and mints and these were enjoyed with visiting and farewell wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Yocum and daughters, Lois and Barbara Horn, will move to San Jose next where they will make their home while Mrs. Yocum is in school.

The Yocums have sold their home in Highland and the daughters will visit their grandmother in Claremont while the household things are being packed. Those sharing in the farewell to Mrs. Yocum were Mrs. Ethel Williams principal; Mrs. Rita Beauchamp, Mrs.

Addie Toeppler, Mrs. Gladys Patton, Mrs. Ariel Hallberg, Mrs. Elfreda Brown and Mrs. Agnes Kemper.

Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Earls of Vine street entertained Sunday with a post-Thanksgiving dinner and they were happy to have all of their family present for the gathering.

This was the first visit home of Corp. Thomas Earls since he entered service a year ago. Decorations were of lovely autumn chrysanthemums. A turkey dinner with all of the accompanying good things was enjoyed, covers being laid at one long table for Corp. Thomas J.

Earls, stationed at Camp Swift, Texas; his wife, Mrs. Mae Earls of Barstow, Pvt. and Mrs. Elax Earls of Colton, Mr. and Mrs.

Roy W. Collins and sons, Glenn and Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. P. W.

Earls and daughter, Janith Carol; Misses Cassie, Elizabeth, Mary and Martha Earls and the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earls. In the afternoon pictures were taken of the family group. CLUB ENTERTAINED The Ladies Bridge club was entertained Tuesday at a delightful luncheon given by Mrs.

Mary Coy, at her home on Palm avenue. Decorations were of lovely roses. The group was seated at small tables; covers being laid for Mrs. William Roddick and Mrs. George Gibson, who were special guests; Mrs.

James Millar, Mrs. John W. Corwin, Mrs. Lucy Luttrell, Mrs. M.

M. Randall, Mrs. Ella M. Kelly, Mrs. Edward S.

Thompson, Mrs. Lynn Brown, Mrs. Winnie MacKimmie of Redlands and the hostess, Mrs. Coy. Highland Boy Scouts, Troop 53, met last evening at the junior high school recreation building, with Harold O.

Domke in charge. Arthur Franklin and J. Frank Bone, members of the Knights of Pythias Scout committee, were present. Routine work of the scouts occupied the evening. White Elephant Party Planned by Club Mrs.

Henry Harmer, president of the Colton Pacific Fruit Express auxiliary, has invited club members to her home for their January meeting when a "white elephant" annual luncheon part will be featured. The invitation was extended a luncheon meeting of the group in the home of Mrs. F. G. McPike, 720 Mt.

Vernon avenue, when a Christmas party and gift exchange was enjoyed. Mrs. Harmer and Mrs. Charles Purkiss were in charge of the gift exchange with a business session conducted by the president. In attendance were: Mmes.

W. G. Duke, B. L. Grove, Ronnie Grove; H.

L. Harmer and Norma Jean; F. E. Brush, Athel Miller, C. G.

Fleenor, H. W. Blizard, R. D. McGregor, C.

E. Duncan, F. W. McPike, Charles Purkis, C. E.

Ful ghum and the hostess. P.T.A. Bazaar in Arcade Saturday By the courtesy of Fred O. Lewis, Roosevelt P.T.A. will sponsor a bazaar in Colton Arcade building entrance beginning at 9 a.m.

Saturday and continuing throughout the day. Mr. Lewis has also agreed to provide tables for the display which will include needlework and foodstuffs. Proceeds will go toward carrying on the projects sponsored by the organization, including the purchase of letter awards for students at the end of the school year. Committee in charge of the bazaar includes Mrs.

H. B. Osborne, Mrs. Galo Miller and Mrs. H.

B. Perdue. Family Reunion Held At Harvey Hubbs Home A family reunion and dinner was held recently in the Colton home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hubbs on Palm drive.

Unique feature being that the event was not planned. The group included: Mr. and Mrs. John Elston and Wayne, of San Diego; Mr. and Mrs.

Eulis Hubbs, Keith and Kenneth Hubbs, of San Bernardino; Mrs. Lloyd Burton, and Diane Burton, of Yucaipa; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hicks, of El Monte; W. O.

Hubbs, of Colton, and the hosts. Bible Class Meeting Date Is Advanced Due to the proximity of the holiday season, meeting date of the Colton Presbyterian Bible class has been advanced one week and will be held Friday from 2 to 4 p. m. in the church. Miss Beatrice Gregor will present the inspirational theme, choosing for her topic "Christmas," Mrs.

Barbara Addington conducting the business session. Late Reports of Men, Women In Armed Forces of Nation Servicemen recently field, Visalia, for the last three furlough in Redlands include: Winson Clifford, 1135 Washington street; D. C. Plimmons, 228 Nordina street; Carl C. Brothers, 1704 Clay street; Amm.

Leon C. Smith, 310 West State street; Earl Mosso, Bryn Mawr. Pvt. Edward C. Geimer, of Kerns field, Utah, is visiting with his wife, Virginia, at the J.

J. Meyer residence, 150 Bellevue road. He will soon report to Jefferson barracks, Mo. A. E.

Van Leuven 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Van Leuven of Mission district has been assigned to active duty in the Navy.

Maynard F. Rabenstein, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rabensstein, 130 East Olive avenue, has reported for active duty in the Navy. Franklin G.

Smith, who has been visiting his mother, Mrs. Charles F. Smith of East Citrus avenue, has left for a port of emI barkation. Cpl. Robert Bartlett, son of Mr.

and Mrs. X. G. Bartlett, 16 South University street, is attending officers' training school at Miami Beach. He was formerly stationed at Wright field, Dayton, Ohio, in the labor relations office.

Lt. Peter W. Burke son of Mr. and Mrs. Burk 1018 Columbia street, writes from "somewhere in the Pacific" that he is well and busy.

Mrs. Harold McBride (Gwen Staniforth), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Staniforth, 1107 West Cypress avenue, is en route to Alexandria, to join her husband, Master Sergeant McBride. Lt.

Ted Kusler, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Kusler, Regal Michigan street, recently reported missing in action, is now officially reported to be a prisoner of the Germans.

William (Bud) Hanson, Navy man, is on furlough visiting with his grandmother, Mrs. W. E. Hutchinson, 126 East Fern avenue. Seaman Richard Rugh is on furlough visiting with his wife of Greenspot and his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. B. L. Rugh, 540 Sunset drive. Cadet Joseph Clark has been in (primary flight training at Sequoia weeks.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clark, 316 Alvarado street.

Seaman Carloe Coe, son of Mrs. Vera Coe of 26 Grant street, tells of battle action in letters to his mother. He is somewhere in the Pacific. Harvey Collins, son of Mr. and Mrs.

C. S. Collins, 208 South Bellvue road, is now a petty officer, third class, and is stationed with the underwater sound crew at San Diego. Jack Coble, son of Mr. and Mrs.

L. R. Coble, 946 Campus avenue, is now a cadet in training at the Army armored school, Lowry field, Denver. First Lt. Harold Clements, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Clements, 942 East. Central avenue, is in England with a bomber squadron. Ralph McCusker, U. S.

Navy, arrived in Mentone Monday to spend a 16-day leave with his mother sister, Mrs. Merle McCusker and Miss Marjorie McCusker, and his grandmother, Mrs. W. E. McMillan.

While home he is to take as his bride Miss Delores Koehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Koehler of Sacramento, who arrived this week from the north. Dick Hodges, petty officer third class, U.S.

Navy visited his mother, Mrs. Lloyd Harrison of Mentone, last week. He is a veteran of the Sicilian campaign. Kenneth Stephens, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Clyde Stephens of Mentone, a student of radar stationed by the U. S. Navy at Hueneme, was home on leave this week. Cub Scouts Plan Christmas Party Cub scouts of Redlands are looking forward to a Christmas party to be held December 17, at 7:30 p. m.

at the Kingsbury school. Santa Claus will be present and is sure to provide a good time for the youngsters. Each den will take part in the program, giving some musical numbers and pantomime. Mrs. Charles Dill is heading the arrangements for the party..