The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 19

Page 9 Satnrday, March 19, 1955 CCC jit lx -X" I A TBwee v. 1 it? iff 4 ffllfeireGH ce to 6 Dim IHlub IT Three Arrested In Ontario on Dope Charges ONTARIO Taken into custody as the climax of an investigation, conducted by Capt. Robert Graefe of the sheriffs office, Lt. Lloyd Christman, two men and a woman were in city jail FridayJ booked for possession of narcotics, s- Gary Lee Seward, 18, was ar-w rested at his home, 1240 N. Eu- clid when a quantity of mari mn juana was found in his possession.

According to a report on file aC police headquarters, young Seward said he paid an unidentified man "1 at a Pomona pool hall $7 for a MEWS OF IMilMND EMPIRE TOP STORIES FROM AliMWttWffHONS LARGEST COUNTY iv -ill I i Si? Mr jtw. 4-. 'i-i 'W'' A i half can of marijuana and admitted rolling and smoking severed cigarettes. A check of the youth's record is said to have disclosed that as a juvenile he had been con. victed of motor car theft and had served time in two institutions.

Edwin Juno Bays, 26, and his wife, Mary Darlene, 21, were ar- rested at their home, 320 W. and booked for possession of dangerous drugs. A police search at the St. address, according to a filed report, disclosed a quantity CONFER ON MUSEUM Chairman of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors John Anson Ford confers with San Bernardino County Supervisor Magda Lawson, past Death Valley 49er President George W. Savage, and current President Dr.

Tom Clements when the board of directors of this group met in Trona. Of much interest was the 49ers' report on a prospective museum in Death Valley. (Photo by Al Gonzalez) of benzedrine and evidence of mari- 1 juana. The trio were reported slated for. early arraignment before Judge George D.

Imhoff in Justice Court. Plea Made to Ontario Voters HIGHLAND AREA NEWS Past Commanders Honored at Legion Birthday Celebration HIGHLAND Jointly honoring' Schoolcraft attended the delightful the 36th birthday of the National reciprocity day of the Yucaipa .7.1 'Short-Change Artist' Picks On Wrong Spot ONTARIO When a shortchange artist attempted to pull a fast one on Joseph Buccheri, operator of Joseph's Beauty Salon, 415 X. Euclid he met his match in big way. According to a report on file Friday at police headquarters, Buccheri told investigating officers that when the man in question attempted to shortchange him, the salon operator quickly grabbed the cash from his hand, whereon the other fled. Giving chase, Buccheri followed the man west on St.

to Palm where he was given the slip, but a checkup disclosed that the salon operator was $10 to the good. 4 Brown Urges Support of 'Days' Unit ONTARIO Appeals to Ontario voters to ensure orderly develop- -ment of both a central and outly- ing business districts were in the -mail this week from the Euclid Ave. who strongly urges a "no" vote on the proposed Euclid Ave. zone change to be decided at the polls March 29. The letter, under the signature of i I S.

Earle Blakeslee, president of the -association, points out that present zoning provides for a commercial area sufficient to accommodate a city of 60,000 persons, according to expert professional city planners. This includes all the property between Sultana and Vine from the railroad tracks north to both E. and W. A plus EXHIBIT National Orange Show Queen Joyce Chidester hands out literature front of the exhibit of the American Potash Chemical Corp. of Trona at the Orange American Legion and also the past commanders of Highland Post No.

421, American Legion and the pres- jaents or tne Auxiliary unit, an impressive meeting was held at! the local Legion Clubhouse follow ing a covered dish dinner at 6:30. Harry Keyser, commander of the post, and Elizabeth Mcintosh, unit president, advanced the colors. Following the muster roll call, a list of all commanders since the! organization of the local Post in 1931 was given as follows Howard Roddick (deceased), Fred L. Cram (deceased), Jasper B. Glover, Stanley Poppett, Magnus Tait, Lee Moore, Howard Whitney, Willis Adams, Robert M.

Bromilow, William Howard- (Bill) Nye. Clarence Armstrong, Lloyd Hidden, Marshall Goldsmith, George Fox-en, Francis (Bud) Henderson, Calvin Evans, Paul Allyn, Francis Stanton, Jack Sarber, Elwin Cronk, Robert Foran, Charles Griffin, Harold Boyce, Carl Walton, and the present commander, Harry Keyser. I is located in the commercial Certificates for Best Art and Sports Page Won by Hub School the district at Budd St. and Eu- -clid Ave. and Francis St.

and Eu- clid Ave. Night Sessions Set at Cotton Ward Chapel COLTON With Elder Sterling W. Sill, one of the assistants to the Quorum of the Twelve, as the visiting authority, San Bernardino Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its Stake Conference Saturday and Sunday, with an attendance of several hundred expected. Colton will serve as host to the first two meetings and the Sunday Youth Conference. Colton Ward, headed ty Bishop Lawrence E.

Madsen, will be host at its new Chapel at La Cadena Ave. and Laurel Saturday evening, starting at 6 o'clock, to a meeting of all stake and ward committee members for the Wel fare Meeting of the conference. Each member is to bring their Welfare Manuel for reference. LEADERSHIP MEETING At 8 p.m., following the Welfare Meeting, there will be a Priest hood Leadership Meeting in the Meeting in the Colton Chapel. This will be for all leadership of the Priesthood in the Ward, with a complete attendance also being stressed for this session.

Especially invited, it was stated, are senior members of the Aaronic Priesthood Program. Sunday morning at .10 a.m., the Conference Session will be held in the Municipal Auditorium in San Bernardino. This meeting being for the entire membership of the San Bernardino Stake and their friends. A second Conference Session will be held in the Auditorium at 2 p.m., with the leaders anticipating a record attendance. Colton Ward Chapel will also be the scene of the Youth Conference, under direction of the Mutual Improvement Association, with a very interesting program planned.

Veteran Nevada Official Indicted ELKO, Nev. (IP) A grand jury Friday indicted a 76-year-old county assessor and one of Elko's most resnected citizens on pmhezzlement charges afler an audit sh0wed his jy cmno ioy William (Bill) Weathers, elected Elko County assessor for 13 con- sccutive terms on the Democratic ticket, pleaded guilty to a one- C0Unt charge before District Judge Taylor H. Wines which accused him of embezzling SS30.80, Wines granted the assessor's re- quest for probation for a period of lone year during which he ordered Weathers to make restitution to the county to the fullest extent of i his ability, liquidating any prop- erty or other holdings he may possess. Weathers, who has maintained a steadfast silence as to what he did with the money, had held the post for 49 years prior to his resignation Thursday. New Reports Made Of Bicycle Thefts ONTARIO Reports of bicycle thefts continue to pour into police headquarters.

The newest victims are Cory Ay- lor, 1507 W. and Carl Breece, 955 Berkeley Ct, whose bikes, valued respectively at $20 and $25, Berkeley whose bikes, yal- "ua oan Antonio acnooi. Two Thefts Reported ONTARIO Jacob Dobrofsky, manager of an apartment house at 619 N. Vine reported to police Wednesday 10 potted camellia plants, valued at $50, had been stolen from the grounds of the establishment. Herbert E.

Snider reported the theft of a steel vise, valued at $40, from a workbench at the rear of his home, 118 N. Monterey Ave. i in Suspect Discovered Howard hitney gave brief high- ing young people from her church lights of each commander's term to a convention of the young peo-of office. pie of the San Diego district Wayne Simmons, chaplain of the which will be held Saturday at post, gave a prayer in commemo- Garden Grove. The Rev.

Mrs. ration of the deceased. The list of the residents of the auxiliary unit since its tion two years after the post wasjrove Womans Club Mrs. Margaret Ewing enjoyed a visit Thursday from Mr. and Mrs.

Chris Neilson of Paradise, Cali- fornia who were former residents of Highland. Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Barnes attended the kick-off dinner of the National Orange Show which was held on Wednesday evening at the Orange Show, was chairman of Queen committee.

Mrs. Barnes the Highland Services at the Methodist Church Sunday will include Church School at 9:15 with morning worship following at 11. The Rev. Ziilch, retired, will be guest pastor preaching upon the theme "The Everlasttng Father." Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 6:30. The pastor, the Rev.

Susanna Kernahan will not be in her pul- pit Sunday as she is accompany- Kernahan's son, the Rev. Galal Kernahan is assistant pastor of Methodist Church at Garden The Lord" by Scott. The Church School teachers will meet at the parsonage on Monday evening at 7:30. The Chancel Choir will practice on Wednesday evening the music they are pre paring for the Holy Week Sacred Concert on Palm Sunday night 'April 3. The men of the church are calling on Friday evenings at 17 o'clock.

The Youth Department of the church will have a "Work on Saturday, March 26. Those that want jobs done can notify Mr. Parker. Boys' and Girls' April 30-May 7 REDLANDS Boys' and Girls' dates are the same at the Rotary imernationa! nauonai oDservance. The same dav.

Saturdav. Anril fin Ja i- and industrial building. A panel discussion opened the afternoon session, with Arnold Fletcher of Los Angeles Junior College as moderator. Joyce Lans-burgh on the editorial staff of Mademoiselle gave a talk on "Writ hing For National Magazines." Dis cussion groups, with Clive Grafton and Jean Taylor as moderators, ended the day's activities. The registration fee included lunch.

Tours of the campus were provided for the people who arrived early. Students from Colton Union High School w-ho participated were: Marge Beber, Donna Davis, Don Duncan, Diana Gayton, Carole Galvez, Barbara Gomes, Denny Keith, Beverly Layne, Sara Lynn Maxwell, Joan McCoy, Frances TT': -i i 7'. dine Rodriquez, Jo Anne Saffel, Gloria Salazar, Billie Smart, Carolyn Smith, Dolly Valizan, Wesley Vaughan, Bob Velasquez and Tommy Williamson. Belden to Talk on 'Navigation of the Colorado River' COLTON Meeting one week earlier than usual, the San Bernardino County Historical Society will convene Sunday, March 20, at 2:30 p.m. in the San Bernardino Asistencia on Barton Rd.

at Nev ada just west of Redlands, ac cording to Dr. Gerald A. Smith, president. The program presents L. Burr Belden, historical editor for The Sun-Telegram, who will speak on 'Navigation on the Colorado Riv given and included Cora Whitney (deceased.

Eura Glover, Gladys! The Rev. W. John Parker, min-Evans. Elfreda Brown, Vera Mig-lister of the Highland Congrega-not, Mattie Henderson (deceased), tional Church, will give a scr-Katheryn Mcintosh, Isabella Arm-mon Sunday morning at the 11 strong, Rose Marie Waldo, Carolyn o'cloclc worship hour on "Why Do Foxen, Eula Young. Gracie Moore, 'Good People Suffer?" The Chancel Edna Crawford, Martha Bromi- Choir will present the anthem "I low, Palma Allyn, Althea Glover, Heard a Forest Praying" by De Leona Cronk, Doyne Keyser, La; Rose, and Neil Wood, tenor solo-Vonne Griffin (two terms) will sing "They That Trust In Show in San Bernardino.

Display Ontario Chapter Leads in Drive For Red Cross ONTARIO Receipts in the 1955 fund drive of Ontario chapter, American Red Cross, stood at $14,391.17 Friday afternoon, according to announcement of Mrs. Frances Palmer, chapter executive secretary. A check with other chapters indicated that Ontario is leading the field percentagewise, Mrs. Palmer said. The Ontario quota thi year is and Harold T.

Atchison is serving as campaign chairman. Man Convicted of Peace Disturbance ONTARIO Arrested on a peace disturbance charge as the outgrowth of an altercation over a cow, Leonard L. Jones, 1447 N. Campus was found guilty Thursday afternoon in Justice Court. Jones assertedly circulated a petition seeking removal from the neighborhood of a cow owned by Stephen A.

Paster, 1411 N. Campus Ave. Pastor's daughter, Mrs. Donald W. Harper, 1407 'N.

Campus the complaining witness, charged Jones with tumultuous conduct and with the use of profane and indecent language in the presence of women. Deputy Dist. Atty. Hollis Hartley prosecuted the case. Judge George D.

Imhoff pronounced a fine of $50, but suspended $40 of the amount. Clothing Stolen ONTARIO Alleene Frankilin reported to police Thursday afternoon that underwear valued at $7 was stolen from the clothesline at her home, 763 E. St. I In Home Held on Charge of Burglary i ONTARIO Lloyd Garcia, 26, Co-, rona was held in jail Friday in de- fault of $2,000 bail, following arraignment in Justice Court on a burglary charge preferred by John Payan, 1011 Jefferson St. According to police report, Gar- -cia entered the Payan home ille-, gaily at 2:30 a.m.

Monday and was -discovered by Irene Payan, I6-1 year-old daughter of the standing in her room. When the girl cried out io her mother, Garcia is said to have slapped her face and to have run from the house, but not before Mrs- Payan got a good look at him. He is said to have been positively iden- -tified as the intruder, following his -arrest. Judge George D. Imhoff set Gar-, cia's preliminary hearing for April 14.

Keith D. Carter in Tachen Evacuation REDLANDS Seaman Keith D. Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carter, 934 Alta took part in -the recent evacuation of the Tach-ens in the China Seas.

A 1951 graduate of Redlands High Shool, Carter was a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve when he was called to active duty in" 1954. He is aboard the Destroyer O'Brien and has been in the Far East for the past seven months. the present president Elizabeth Mcintosh. Margaret Boyce received Mcintosh.

Margaret Boyce receive the special auxiliary award which was a beautiful stole, made and donated by the Gold Star mother, Behnda Baker. Kendrick Smith, member of San Bernardino Post No. 14, and a prominent Legionnaire gave the tribute which honored the national American Legion on its 36th birth- day. He gave the history of the American Legion from the caucus on March 13 to 17, 1919, in the i Opera House at Paris. France.

He outlined briefly the purpose "fj the Legion and emphasized some of the highlights of the organization including child welfare, education, rehabilitation, and Smith's history of the American Legion was pronounced outstanding. Out-of-town guests were- Com mander-elect and Mrs. Thomas COLTON Receiving a certificate of achievement for the best sports page and art on its school paper, the Pepper Bough, 23 students from the journalism classes of Colton Union High School met with students from as far as Phoenix, for Journalism Day at the University of Redlands, it was reported by Gloria Sala-zar. They were accompanied by Mrs. Christina D.

Beeson, journalism and publications instructor. Goorge H. Armacost, president of the university, opened the sessions at the Memorial Chapel at 9 a.m. A singing trio filled the short interlude, after Armacost's speech. NEEDED ABILITY "The ability to appeal to the go after are two of the main qualities that go into making a good newspaperman," quoted Mrs.

Adela Rogers St. Johns, famous novelist, author and journalist. Mrs. St. Johns' topic was "Its a Great Life!" and related some of her experiences as a journalist.

Students took their choice of going to Watchorn Hall for a special motion picture and discussion of job opportunities in journalism, or attending a session in the Cortntr Hall lobby, where "Publicity and Public Relations" were discussed, during the following session. James K. Guthrie, executive vice president of The Sun-Telegram, narrated with fhe movie. The journalism plan for junior colleges, emphasizing the basic course, was discussed at the Memorial Chapel. Following the morning sessions, luncheon was served cafeteria style in the University Commons.

At 1 p.m., they met again at the chapel. School; and Richard Reed, FONTANA Executive Com- mittee Chairman Paul Brown sued an appeal Friday for more support from service and civic or- ganizStions for the Carnival, Dec-; orations and Exhibits Division of; the 42nd annual Fontana Days Celebration. He asked greater participation 0f organizations in the division, I headed by Chairman P. V. (Joe) Balsano and Cochairman Kenneth Sufficool "The division is composed of representatives from these organi zations," the executive chairman said, citing poor attendance at recent meetings.

"Very few of the organizations have accepted any responsibility to perform the many functions of the division," he said. He listed staffing of various concession booths, ticket booths for the carnival rides and selling of concession booths among tasks of the division. "Only a few organi- zations have yet offered to take charge of a concession," he not- Next meeting of the division is announced, urging good attend ance by organization 'representa- fives to aid the division chairmen. Next session of the executive committee will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Fontana Days office.

Week Program Being Readied planned. Bernard Lowrev. senior high art teacher, is chairman. present at Thursday night's of the general pianning jcommittee were Leonard Murdy hieh schoo, DrinciDal- Ronin T.inn 1Vaughn, Manuel Villegas, Lugon- School and city reCreation; Ray ic tt I in .1 il I i A i I 1 1 nnnspn Scouts; Stuart Lindenberg- Watts, Alan Rice and Bob Cook, YMCA. Trial Set for Driver On Drunken Charge ONTARIO Arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated, after reportedly backing his machine into a police car piloted by Patrolman Charles Smith, who had halted him, Rosco S.

Webb, 52, 916 E. State pleaded not guilty Friday in Justice Court. Judge George D. Imhoff set his trial for April 14 and he was released on $250 bail. REDLANDS Members of the AAUW Bridge Section will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m.

with Mrs. Louise Elwell, 513 Lemon St. Mrs jTom Steel will be the cohostess. Reservations should be made with Elwell. i 1 i 1 er.

As It Was." He will show pic- tures of Colorado River ships of Driver PayS $1 50 Fine early days, river ferries and land-j UPLAND Ivan Irwin Apple-ing places. igate, 39, Los Angeles, who entered Thompson of Mission Post; APnl through 7y Robert Kennick of Norton Air Base open with the annual pet and bike Hospital. Miss Carla Hidden of San Parade, sponsored by the Red Bernardino, and David Keyser of lands Kiwams Club, according to Washington State. (Walter C. Vaughn, chairman.

The This is the program announced not-guilty plea following his the February meeting, but rest on a charge of driving while postponed because of Belden's illness. There will be a display of the artifacts of the earliest man known to have inhabited California. The public is invited to attend, it was announced. Highland Temple, Pythian Sisters, celebrated its 31st birthday on Tuesday evening at the regu lar meeting in Knights of Pythias executive; Charlotte Oden, nail, wnn most excellent cmei i Knights of Round Table; Rita Kathryn Williamson in charge. sored by the Elks club, according 'cabral, YWCA; Jordan Berg, Ro-The temple was instituted in 1924 to Vaughn.

It would precede the ciub; Richard Mitchell, Tom Veterans to Reap $50,000 In Returns From Insurance with Carol Poppett tne lirst most excellent chief. The birthday cake was topped with green candles in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The Temple also i up by Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Swana-honored the members having birth-! gon, chairmen of youth work for days in January, February and, the Council of Churches. March including Ruth Teague, Charles Ronin, high school boys Thelma Williams, V. Ellis, vice principal, and Paul Linn, Dorothy Maynard and Frances junior high vice principal, will intoxicated after his car overturned on San Bernardino Freeway near Euclid Ave. Feb. 19, with resultant injuries to his wife, Margaret, 30, reversed his plea Thursday in Judge Fred H.

Jacobs' court and paid a fine of $150. Insurance, either on a term basis or permanent plan. The dividend is paid or credited to the veteran's account within a tew days after the anniversary date of the More than 10 per cent of the policy-holders have already been paid. Although the average dividend check for 1955 will be $40, top payment will be $66, which is higher than the maximum last year. This year's dividend is computed at a rate of 55 cents per month per $1,000 of insurance in force.

The rate is graduated downward for veterans over age 40. Not eligible for the refund are veterans holding nonparticipat-ing post-Korea type policies. planned with a community break- paraae. YOUTH DAY Plans for a youth day, May 1. in the churches are being drawn be in charge of elections to pick city officials, service club presidents, and youth-serving secre- ing and swimming.

Waldo Burroughs and Lynn orton. Rotary Club represents tives and winners of the last two tournaments, have issued a chal jlenge to newcomers. An arts and crafts show Scott. Mrs. Bert Bosher, head of the REDLANDS More than in government life insurance dividends will be paid this year to-veterans residing in Red-lands and vicinity.

This estimate came Thnrsday from the Veterans Affairs Center of which Erwin S. Hein, is service officer. The 1955 dividend, averaging $40 to each policyholder, is payable to approximately 1400 residents of this district. Dividends are paid in cash, if requested, or may be retained by the Veterans Administration, in which rase they will earn 3 per cent interest. All veterans are in line for the 1955 dividend, if they have retained their National Service Life local Red Cross drive, attended paries.

Recreation day will be in a report coffee which was held on charge of city recreation director Tuesday morning at Red H. Hartley Hillsen. Tournaments headquarters in San Bernardino, discussed included marble, tether-The report for "Highland to that ball, bike rodeo, Softball, kite fly- I ft 1 I -3 date was 5.4i.o.5 raised, the drive is still continuing with solicitation for generous support. Mrs. Robert J.

Miller, president of the Highland Womans Club, Mrs. Rose Maegle and Mrs. J. E. WINNER GIVEN TROPHY Presenting of the winner's trophy in the Colton Lions Club student speaker's contest is pictured.

From left are: Aaron Fishel, Lions contest chair- man; Herman Price, boys vice principal at Colton Union High winner of the local contest. (Photo by Neal Adair, A Studio).