The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 23

Bodies of Five Victims Found by Scout From Party Little Snow in Area To Hamper Efforts, Norton Base Reports Members of an expedition organized to evacuate the bodies of 13 men killed in an airplane crash camped Thursday on the slopes of Mt. San Gorgonio before starting their grim task Friday morning. One man in the party, riding ahead of the main group as a scout, reported back that he had reached the wreckage of the plane that cracked up last Dec. 1 and had found five bodies. NEAR CRASH SITE The seven-man evacuation team settled down for the night about two miles from the crash site, according to Norton Air Force Base officials.

The group from Norton left at 4 a.m. Thursday, met a civilian party at Barton Flats, then moved up the mountain. Participating from Norton are: Capt. Peter J. Bramsem, investigation officer; 1st Lt.

Robert L. Burket, medical officer, and Nicholas Kozloff, photographer. Assisting is Howard Evans of the U.S. Forestry Service. The civilian party of three men is headed by William T.

Wilson of Barton Flats, who has a contract to assist in the recovery of the victims. Maintaining radio contact with the party is Maj. John W. Hiney of Norton, who flew over the scene in a C-47. LITTLE SNOW Norton officials report that there is little snow in the area now, except in sheltered areas.

It is feared that some of the bodies may be buried in the hard-packed snow. The rescue team has been instructed to take no unnecessary risks in their mission. A strong wind expected Friday, therefore, may delay the operation. Marble Contest Slated Saturday San Bernardino's inter-school marble tournament will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at.

the Little League Baseball Park, Seventh Street near Waterman Avenue ith 15 finalists in a contest sponsored by the Uptown 20-30 Club. The club is co-operating ith the City Recreation Department in conducting the contest, according to Everett A. Boring, chairman. Finalists selected earlier this week are the following from the indicated schools: Held at Lincoln School, Keith Clegg. Riley School; James Honl and Jim Ford of Lincoln; held at Lytle Creek School, David Pagdi-lao, Lytle Creek School; David Garcia, Burbank School, and Manuel Lopez, Burbank School; Marshall School, Gordon McRay, Richard Aide and Steve McGowen.

Playoffs were held each afternoon of this week. Three champions representing five areas of San Bernardino will comprise the finalists. Camera Club to Meet Friday Night at Church RESCUERS LEAVE Three Air Force Base rescue party are shown as they left Thursday at 4 a.m. to begin the arduous trek to the scene of the C-47 plane crash to recover bodies on the slope of Mt. San Gorgonio.

Left to right are Nicholas Kozloff, photographer; 1st Lt. Robert L. Burket, medical officer; and Capt. Peter J. Bramsem, investigation officer and officer in charge of the rescue team.

Youths Sentenced For Fatal Beating Two youths who beat to death 16-year-old Richard (Dickie) Lee Young of Colton last July 5 were sentenced to prison terms up to 10 years Thursday morning by Superior Judge Archie D. Mitchell. Judge Mitchell, who found Elton Dean McManis, 19, of Mus-coy, and Ronald Eugene Huf-stetler, 20, of Bloomington, guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal slugging, pronounced judgment after denying probation and a motion to refer the pair to the California Youth Authority. The Young boy was set upon at 12:11 a.m. July 5 as he and two companions were walking past the Skylark Drive-In in Colton.

Young's companions fled, but Young was beaten about the Officers Report In 'Wild Flower Investigation of the "wild flower slaying" of Weldon H. Berry was continuing Thursday night, but no new leads were turned up by sheriff's detectives. Berry's body, a bullet hole in material witness, the head, was found Monday face placed IN CAR down near a bed of wild flowers just off State Highway 2 a mile Shf lff Ucr said Oxendino off State Highway 2 a "mile eastas been Pla4ced mn a car with the NO WORD FROM KEENE Chief of Detectives L. L. (Zeke) I Eblen reported that no word had night.

been received from Lt. Barton M.j The victim's wife, Beth, made a Keene last night. Keene left early missing person's report on her Thursday on a flight to Dallas, husband and then started driving to interview the slain man's; to her former home in Dallas with wife. iher small child, according to in- Lens and Shutter Club meets noon United 'veterans. Legion 7:30 p.m.

Friday at St. John's Clubhouse. i. tt ii 12 noon Chamber Industrial Commit- Pansh Hall. tee 533 st.

The evening will open with a 2 p.m. Duv. ioof Temple. p.m. BRC of A.

599 St. model Shooting session in charge. 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Stamp Club, of Robert Docile. The black and' Cafe Madrid.

.18 p.m. Railroad Clerks. Arrowhead White competition On Open subject. Lodge 569. Cal.fornia Hotel.

matter follows. Charles Randolph 1 1 1 4 i i will be guest judge. "We are making progress," said Eblen, "but we're not ready to make a definite statement yet." Freddie Oxendino, What's Doing 8 p.m. Anza Grotto, Hod Carriers i Hail. 8 p.m.

Square dance, 1190'2 St. right-of-way between Pepper and ject to provisions outlined by the! Commission. CITY PLANNERS GIVE NOD TO ZONING EXCEPTIONS The City Planning Commission Thursday night recommended for approval to the City Council six petitions for conditional exceptions to the zoning ordinance, one ap- plication for a house moving and i two tentative subdivision maps. Petitions for exception to the a tract at the soutnwest corner zoning law were recommended for of 40th Street and Valencia Ave-Warren and Day to erect and op- nue, and Tiny Troutman at the erate a parts and storage buildine! north side of Highland Avenue at 543 10th the Church of Christ for construction of a church at 1680 11th Jack Widmeyer i dividers plan eventual annexation, to erect a doctor's office at 2158; Sage's Complete Market was Waterman L. P.

Patterson granted an extension of zoning in to erect a service station at 1602; order to extend parking facilities Highland Davis and Rohrerjto include the next lot north on to erect medical buildings at Street. (west of Golden Avenue. "The latter is outside the City, but the sub- Acacia Streets was tabled A request by P. W. Lotze to construct four units at 908 High land Ave.

was denied because it; would eliminate an alley contem- plated for use in a commercial zone. ii j. 1 ft 11. Men CIUD TO Vteer The Temple Emanu El Mens Club will meet April 30 'at 8:15 p.m. The film, "March of Times," will be shown.

Applications of two other dividers were tabled for further; study. They are Herbert M. Cook, 1 i southeast corner of Gilbert Street LOT SPLIT TABLED and Waterman Avenue, and Application of Ray G. Morning-H. R.

Morris to erect a medical 'star to split a lot on the south building and laboratory at 1583 side of 28th Street between and St. HOUSE MOVING PERMIT John Anderson was given permission to move a four-room frame house from 2255 Sierra Way to 488 Interocean Ave. Tentative subdivision maps vere; approved for the Leonard Realty Companv for a tract north of Mar Companv for a tract north of Mar- v. ii i shall Boulevard and east of Mt. Vernon Avenue, and ton the Pio- neer Title Company on a tract! south of the Santa Fe railroad1 I I.

.1 ill of the leaders of the Norton face and later dragged to a vacant lot along an alley at the rear of buildings facing the street. According to the Probation Office's report on Hufstetler and McManis, both have records of brushes with the law as juveniles and adults. In his statement to the probation Office, McManis denied hitting the victim and placed the blame on Hufstetler. On the other hand, Hufstetler said he hit Young only once and later saw McManis fighting with him. Immediately after pronouncement of judgment, the two, who have been free on $3,000 bail, were remanded to County Jail to await transfer to the Guidance Center at Chino.

No New Leads Slaying' Case employe of the Whispering Tree (Ranch of Riverside, is still being held as a material witness. Sheriff Eugene L. Mueller said infill annihpr man hpinp" snup-ht his investigators as a possible cia jcilc p.m. odiuiuciy. Berry is reported to have left his Colton address later the same vestigators.

eoir Sceone off AoriollooTie Croslhi Irregularities' Denied by S.B. Bail Bondsman Two More Accusations Filed Against Meagher State Commissioner Two more accusations were filed Thursday against San Bernardino bail bondsman Har ry J. Meagher, bringing to five the total number of alleged irregularities in the bail business cited by State Insurance Commissioner John R. Maloney. Meagher immediately declared a full investigation w-ill "vindicate" him.

He is one Of five San Bernardino bondsmen and one Riverside bondsman named in statements of accusations drawn up by the insurance commissioner and I served on April 10. WRITTEN STATEMENT "The insurance commissioner of California has filed charges against me of violating some of the license Regulations." said Meagher in his written statement. "Since I entered the bail bond business in March, 1951, I have tried to conduct my business hon-! estly and in strict accordance with jthe law and the regulations of the i California Insurance Commission. "I am confident that after a full investigation, I will be vindicated iof all charges filed by the insurance commissioner." Meanwhile, as Meagher and his (attorney, Thomas B. Sawyer of San Pedro, indicated they will fight the charges, no date had been set for a hearing.

Reports were jthat Meagher's hearing and those i of any other bondsmen might be scheduled late in May or early in I June. FINAL ACTION Charges are aired before a hearing officer under the State Administrative Code. After reviewing hearing evidence, the hearing of ficer transmits his findings and recommendations to the insurance commissioner for final action. The hearing officer's findings and any. order of the insurance commissioner are subject to review by wray of an appeal to the California courts.

Englishman Discovers U.S. Subject of Exchange Talk John Pettley. instructor of English, Latin and drama at Webb School for Boys in Claremont, speaks to San Bernardino Exchange Club Friday noon at the California Hotel. A native of England, Pettley's topic will be "An Englishman Discovers America." Pettley formerly worked for J. Arthur Rank as technical adviser, and studied meteorology at Cal Tech.

Frank B. Titus, president, will preside. Merle H. Smith will be program chairman: Nebraska Picnic Set Gage County, Nebraska, picnic Bixby Park in Long Beach. Officers will be elected.

dinner nnhti. Crestline builder: lit VALLEY VOCALISTS GIVEN 'ROSE MARIE' LEAD ROLES rgaiiid.uu., roles in two Optimist musicals and (Continued on Page 37, Column 3) Four well-known San Bernardino area men vocalists are cast in lead roles in the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera production of "Rose Marie," April 27 and 28, in the Senior High School Auditorium. They are Paul Craik, Crestline builder, who has been with the I Light Opera Association, taking comic leads in the past three pro ductions Al Newell, Redlands nurs ery owner, who also siarrea in comic roles in past Opera Association productions; Franklin D. Chambers, teacher at Sturges Jun ior High School who came up fromi the chorus ranks for a lead in i "Brigadoon" last winter; and Bar-! Travis has entertained various i--i L.u 1 mai i pads Paul r.raiic III y-3 vl -mm-ipM luaiy i JX. i I i 7 rhnni Frank in D.

Chamber (lower left), Sturges Junior High School jteacher; and Barney Travis (lower right) R.alto bank clerk, will P'ay lead roles in the April 27 and 28 production of Rose Marie by the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera Association. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JUDGES Civic leaders who acted as zone judges in Bank of America's Achievement Awards program are, standing (left to right), William K. Dunkle of-Ontario, J. C. Sloan, manager of San Bernardino's Bank of America downtown branch, and Rabbi Norman F.

Feldheym of San Bernardino. Seated are (left to right), Mrs. Ruth Zenz of Ontario, W. Fred Lavelle of Covina, Mrs. Grant L.

Quist of Pomona and Dr. John L. Lounsbury, president of San Bernardino Valley College, chairman of the panel of zone judges. QTY SECTIOj Paa e23 Fr ida Board of Education Votes Boost Of $300 Per Year for Teachers A $300 annual salary increase approved by the Board of Educa null luuiouav ii ii i ai a. vxitiv movp tn hnnff thf I irv intn Imp with surrounding communities.

Mrs. Sopha Emmerton pointed out that San Bernardino is always slow in this respect. MINIMUM NOW $3,600 The new hike sets a $3,600 mini- mum salary, equal wnn mose ai ready in effect in Colton and Red- lanas, ana $iuu Denina me bioom- ingion minimum. i San Bernardino's minimum has ready on hand wiU be used for been 53,300, and the Legislature the frame cutting costs and giv-has made 53,400 mandatory ing tne district the strongest ware-throughout California. house in the Cityi ne said Asst.

Supt. Clifford J. Mattoxj At present, supplies are stored said the Board is facing an interim: situation. When a final report is (Continued on Page 37, Column 3) made on the current salary study1 Big Saving 1953 CHRYSLER Windsor Driven a few hundred miles by president of corporation. Has radio, heater and automatic transmission.

$2995 NEW CAR GUARANTEE IN SERVICE BUTLER MOTORS CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH 465 STREET "FRESH" SEA FOOD Filet of Sole lb. 49c BECK'S MARKET 1054 W. Highland Ph. 6-7387 New Summer COTTON DRESSES All Sizes Half Sizes, Too -MALEN'S APPAREL SHOP 829 E. Base Line, next to Owen's Mkt.

For Sale NEW BOOKKEEPING MACHINES Low Priced Latest Models made by NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. Postings are proved daily and balances are always correct. Early statements bring early collections. No month end peak loads every day's -work a completed job. Phone 2161 for Free Demonstration No Obligation STOCKWELL BINNEY 470 4th Street BEEF FOR YOUR FREEZER Finest Eastern 12 U.S.

Choice lb. 48c Forequarter, Choice lb. 39c Hindquarter, Choice lb. 59c i2 U.S. Good lb.

46c Cut Wrap Quick Frozen Six Months to Pay FOSTER MEAT CO. 110 No. St. Ph. 7-3485 CASH LOANS AUTO FURNITURE SALARY REAL ESTATE Up to 2U Months to Repay FIRST THRIFT OF CALIFORNIA 1359 Street yLAp riL 24.

2.51 further adjustments can be ap- TT He said the administration feels ictrit iiiv. i tuui iiiv lunii if i un-n n. i.i, x-i 1 1 show that a ri hicrher rise is necessary to bring San Bernar dino into line. CENTRAL WAREHOUSE The Board also took the first steps toward establishing a central group interviews with 31 top rank-warehnnse w-ith IS 000 smiare feet I ing students of this zone. Zone 5 in- of f1oo According to P.nsi iness jjgr Herbert S.

Mitchell, it, can be "built for less than 550,000 funds already on hand. i War fahricaterl steel al. "FOR RENT" CALCULATING MACHINES Arrowhead Office Equipment Co. 384 Next to Library. Ph.

5863 New Loio Prices BAMBOO DRAW DRAPES and ROLLDOWN SHADES Natural and Decorator Colors Window Wonderland 505 Street Phone 3-1564 HAVE THAT DIAMOND REMOUNTED AT G. W. BULLER'S 482 HIGHLAND AVE. Fin Watch sod Jewelry Repairini SOLID EASTERN BIRCH AND MAPLE BEDROOM SETS Salem MAPLE Shop 288 Highland Ave. Ph.

87-2101 AT YOUR SERVICE DAY and NIGHT CASE GARAGE AND AUTO PARTS 265 Mill St. Ph. 83-01S9 or 4-1321 Finer, Faster Tow Service CLOSING OUT SALE Everything Goes by April 30 Molds-Kilns Greenware-Finished Ware All priced for Quick Sale Open Daily 9 A.M. to 9 P. M.

Sunday 1 to 5 P. M. MILDRED MARTIN CERAMICS 1033 Mill Street We Are Now Showing New Lines and Styles in Colorful RATTAN FURNITURE We Also Feature WOVEN BASKETS In All Sizes and Shapes RATTANLAND 4234 Sierra Way Phone 86-9125 Phone 5101 i San Bernardino Loans Mads ia fiurrounamj Oommuaitiss SBHS STUDENT TAKES HONORS A San Bernardino High School student; Garry Weyand sonof Mr and Mrs. Garret J. Weyand, 97i 24th was named Thursday one! of four outstandine hieh school san- iors of zone 5 in Bank of America's! Achievement Awards program.

PAIR CHARGED WITH HAVING LEWD PICTURES Officers of Sheriff Eugene L. Mueller's intelligence detail Wednesday night made the first two arrests in an attempt to break up what they said was a ring reproducing and circulating pornographic photographs and motion pictures in the San The three other winners are Ron-! tions of continuing the invest iga-ald J. Van Paris of Covina, ine I tion and cracking down on smokers arts; Carol Jane Pittman of such pictures are shown. ona, liberal arts and John W. Kra-! mar of Puente, science and math-! Pirn'tr sof nfnrrl iematics.

Weyand won his award! the field of vocational arts. I The four will receive cash awards of from S100 to SI 000 each when rr 1 they appear before the final board -i jege" The winners were picked by a panel of civic leaders who met at; the California Hotel to conduct eludes most of the high schools of 5)311 Bernardino and Inyo Counties and some schools of northeast Los Angeles County. the civic leaders who acted as judges are: Dr. John L. Lounsbury, president of San Bernardino Valley College, chairman; Rabbi Norman F.

Feldheym, San Bernardino: W. Fred (Continued on Page 37, Column 3) HOGAN'S HAVE Safe-T-Knee JEANS Guaranteed to Last the Life of the Garment HOGAN'S JUNIOR HOUSE 440 Highland Ave. Ph. 6-3362 New Dodge 12 ton PICK-UP Now Only $1598 00 DELIVERED HERE PLUS LOCAL TAX Built to Serve Both Passenger and Commercial Use Only Down AL HARMON Dodge Truck Distributor 635 Street A TEAPOT FOR MR. It must he meticulously designed, first in quality and appealing in color tones.

Mr. Casidy is also a thrifty soul but favors Royal Staffordshire. He will be delighted with our selection. WYATT'S GIFT SHOP 484 Base Line MIDGET 8:15 P.M. AUTO RACES Bernardino area.

The arrests of Anthony Damato, 33, of Colton, and James Russell 1 1 Morgan, 37, of Highland, followed a month's investigation, according to James M. Holloway. chief administrator of the intelligence detail. ASSISTED BY NORTON Holloway said they have been assisted by the Norton AFB provost marshal's office, as most of the reports of lewd literature, pictures, and obscene letters have come from there. Both Damato and Morgan are employed at the Base, he said.

According to Holloway, Damato was arrested at his home, where he offered to rent pornographic motion pictures to Holloway, Lt. R. I. Graefe and Lt. James E.

Willis. Morgan was arrested at the corner of Base Line and Victoria Avenue when he offered the trio Dornograohic DhotoeraDhs for sale. Holloway said CHARGES REP0RTED The vo men are charged with possession and reproduction of the obscene material. Holloway announced his inten- Rocky Mountain States picnic Is set for Saturday at Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. States included are Idaho.

Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. Jet Plane Part Sought by Base Officers investigating the cause of the crash of a jet plane in Eti-wanda Wednesday report that they have been unable to find the craft's ejection seat. Persons in the area who know the whereabouts of the part -termed "important" to the investigation have been asked to call the operations officer at Norton Air Force Base. COSTUME HOUSE 818 E. Base Line Will Be Closed This Week Because of Death in the Family FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN CENTRAL AUTO PARK See Our Ad on th Woman's Page Best Eats in Town "OPEN ALL NIGHT' Nite Owl Cafe 832 Third Street BLOCK WALLS PATTOS and Barbecues TERMS MORTARLESS BLOCK CO.

1161 HIGHLAND AVE. Ph. 85-0116 or 8-6S54 EICHENBERG'S CAFE Open 5 A.M. to 10 P.M. Sunrise Special Ham and Eggs 7oc Barron or Sausage and Eggs.

65u 2 Eggs Any Si vie 45c Hot Cakes or Waffle? Above Potatoes. Toa-. Coff-v Third and Streets Ph. 2-7187 FRIDAY NIGHT. APRIL 1.25 INCL.

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