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HUB HOLDS HOMECOMING TODAY COUNTY NEWS Bernardino County Summer Health Program Plans To Be Outlined by Rialfo P.T.A. A Newspaper for San June 1947 Pastor of Hub Presbyterian Church Resigns Rev. Thomas Heald Accepts Call to Washington Pulpit East Highlands School Principal Leaves to Take Yucaipa Position (Special Staff Correspondence) RIALTO, May 31 Plans for a summer health program will be outlined when board members of the Rialto P.T.A. meet Friday, June 6, in the Rialto Junior High school. The special meeting has been called by Mrs.

J. W. Firth, president, and will start at 10:30 in the teacher's room of the school. It was also announced that plans for a fall rummage sale will also be considered. Mrs.

Ray York of Monteabello was a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. J. Spencer, during the Memorial day holiday. Plans for the observing of Children's day on June 8 will be completed during the meeting of Sunday school classes in the Congre gational church at 9:45 a.m.

The offering this Sunday will go to the missions. At 11 a.m., com munion service will be observed." In The Christian church, Bible-classes meet at 10 a.m. and the pastor speaks at 11. Church school meets at 9:45 in the Methodist church and the Rev. W.

H. Stockton gives the message at 11. Union service will be held at 8 o'clock in the Methodist church with the Rev. C. N.

Balch, pastor of the Christian church, as the speaker. Services in the Wayside chapel start with Sunday school at 9:45. The Rev. Mary Grace Frisk will speak at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Young people's meeting is held at 7 o'clock. Mid-week prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7. Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Chester Ferris will go to Corona to share in the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the Con gregational church. Mobile XRay Unit to Visit Colton Tuesday Sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, a mobile x-ray unit will be in Colton Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, according to Mrs.

G. P. McCobb, auxiliary president. All food handlers, teachers and those working with children urged to avail themselvei of the x-ray tests, which will be given free. Only tests of adults will be made.

The mobile unit will be in the Safeway parking lot from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and at Ninth and streets from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Olive Plant in Ontario Burns Damage Estimated At Over $25,000 (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, 'May 31 Fire of undetermined origin which early today broke out in the processing plant and storage warehouse of the Marino Olive 1026 East A street, caused damage estimated in excess of $25,000.

Frarjk Marino manager, said the loss was largely covered by insurance, Acting Fire Chief L. H. Hopkins reported. Apparently starting about the center of the structure, the flames had gained such headway when discovered at 2:50 a.m., that, despite a 4-hour fight on the part of the Ontario fire department, the building and contents were practically a total loss. The department prevented spread of the fire to adjacent structures.

Quantities of processed olives, olive oil, packing materials and the like were among the articles lost. Baptist Church Will Dedicate New Organ at Morning Service (Special Staff Correspondence) HIGHLAND, May 31 Mrs. Pauline Reed, principal of the East Highlands Cram school for the past two years, has resigned her position in that school fo return to the Yucaipa schools, where she taught before coming to Cram. Mrs. Reed has made many friends in this district during her two years work here.

Arrangements have boerf completed for the East Highlands Cram school sixth grade to visit the Redlands Junior High school on Monday, June 2. They will enroll in the Redlands Junior High school for next year and the day's junior high routine. Hichland Dost. American Le gion, will meet on Tuesday evening, June 3, in the Legion hall. At this time the legionnaires will entertain the boys of the ninth grade of the Highlarid Junior High school for dinner.

CAMPFIRE GROUP Highland Campfire groups, sponsored by the P.T.A., are completing their last-minute requirements to attend the council fire to be held at the First Christian church in San Bernardino on Monday evening, June 9. Those from Highland attending the recent family and fun night, which began with a dinner, representing the local Campfire and Blue Bird groups, included Mr. and Mrs. Carry Vaughn and children, Carolyn and Paul Edward, Mr. and Mrs.

Earl Vlck and daughter, Betty June, Mrs. Dooley and daughter, Donelia, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greer and daughter, Da-lene, Mr. and Mrs.

Wayne Hard- ing and children, Loris and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Clement and children, Joyce and Donald, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Garl and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Mc-Bee and daughter, Teddy, Ramona Norman and Barbara Parker. The gathering was of San Bernardino and Highland Campfire and Blue Bird groups.

Mrs. Vera Whiltemore has taken taken an apartment at the 'Artaban in Long Beach and she will go down Wednesday for a First Officers Of New Fontana Lodge Installed B'nai B'rith Group Initiates Members With 200 Present FONTANA, May 31 Over 200 members and guests attended the dinner meeting of the Fontana B'nai B'rith lodge No. 1765 in the Woman's clubhouse when first officers of the organization were installed and members were initiated. Sonny Lerner, president, greeted those present and expressed the appreciation of the lodge for the aid they have received from the Riverside lodge and its president, Paul Briskin, ip organizing the local unit. Principal speaker as David Coleman of Los Angeles, president of the district organization of the service club.

OFFICERS LISTED Officers installed included Mr. Lerner, president; Dan Harris and Dave Kimmel, first and second vice-presidents; Col. H. Cooper, secretary; I. H.

Harris, treasurer; Rabbi Scheinman, chaplain; Jerry Harris, warden; L. Liss, guardian; Abe Lerner, Ben Newberger and Nat Simon, trustees. The Fidelity degree team of the Beverly Hills lodge, under the leadership of George Aftergood, presented the ritual initiating the members. Besides the officers the following were inducted into the organization: H. Sperber, L.

Helf-man, S. Emmer, I. N. Herman, J. Z.

Brenner, William Perman, B. Zimring, S. Helfman, S. Zughoft, M. Tessler, P.

Fox, M. Hochfield, H. Heyman, B. Millstein, S. Reims, A.

Moniak, R. Rose, L. Sederholm and L. Frabl. MUSICAL PROGRAM A special musical program by the Hollywood Ward choir, directed by Ewell Wanless, will be presented Sunday evening by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which will meet in the South Fontana scout hall.

The speaker will be Rita Miller of the Colton ward, who will talk on early pioneers of San Bernardino county. The public is cordially invited to attend the service which will he-gin at 7 p.m. The scout hall is located at the corner of Live Oak and Slover streets. A number of interested Fontana men attended a meeting of the 196th fighter squadron of the national guard, which was held Thursday evening in the American Legion hall. The program was explained by Major Ray Kopecky, commanding officer.

Ralph Ilami'ick left Wednesday for Newport Beach, where he will spend five months recuperating from a major illness. Former Colton Residents Will Return to City Thrall to Be Master Of Ceremonies at Gathering in Park Former Colton residents from far and wide will gather at the municipal park today for informal visiting during the annual Homecoming day celebration of the city. C. Burton Thrall, chairman of the Homecoming committee, will be master of ceremonies for the event, which will begin in the morning and is expected to continue throughout the day. NO SPECIAL PROGRAM No special entertainment will be provided, inasmuch as the primary purpose of the Homecoming is the friendly reunion of Colton oldtimers, many of whom have not seen each other since the last Homecoming day in 1946.

Oldtimers will be introduced to the crowd at the park by means of a loud speaker system. It is hoped that the high school band, under the direction of Miss V. Marguerite Brooks, will be on hand for the affair. The considerable number of return cards sent the Homecoming committee indicate that a capacity crowd will be in attendance for the affair today, according to Mr. Thrall, who stated that it is "anybody's guess" as to estimated attendance.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE There will be a reception committee to welcome oldtimers back to Colton. Coffee and sandwiches will be furnished free for those traveling long distances in order to be able to attend the Homecoming. A registration booth, and speakers' platform have been set up for the Homecoming. Over 1,000 attended the picnic last year. Stork Shower Fetes Mrs.

Thompson at Craig miles Home Mrs. Berle Thompson was feted Thursday evening with a surprise layette shower held in the home of Mrs. Charles Craigmiles, 773 West street, Colton. Mrs. Virginia Ashby served as co-hostess.

Strains of "An Irish Lullaby" greeted the honoree as she entered the decorated room filled with friends. Appropriate shower games were played throughout the evening with prizes going to the Mmes. Virginia Ashby and Kitty Russell. Refreshments of hot apple dumplings topped with whipped cream and coffee were served to conclude the evening. A table centerpiece was cleverly fashioned with a stork in the center surrounded by the shower gifts.

Favors resembling baby rattles made of candy were also used. Attending were the Mmes. Betty Morgan, Betty McQuater, Betty Czyz, Doris Powell, Kitty Russell, 17 month's vacation. Her daughter Mrs. Robert Ullom, and two little daughters will be with her a part of the time.

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garl and daughter, Helen, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trammell enjoyed a recent trip to Lake Crenshaw and brought back the limit of fish.

Calvin O. Evans and son Billy made a business trip to Long Beach Saturday. VISIT RELATIVES Mr. and Mrs. William Klein motored to Los Angeles and Man hattan Beach Thursday to visit relatives.

They took their niece, Judy McGourty, to her home in Los Angeles after enjoying a six weeks visit at their home here. Mr. and Mrs. John Perry of Pomona visited the Max Cruzens on Friday afternoon. Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Robbins of Costa Mesa were overnight guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller while spending Memorial day here. They called on many of their former Highland friends having lived here for many years.

Mrs. Jennie R. Thompson, Miss Ella M. Wygant, Mrs. John P.

Coy and Miss Dorcas Hebb of San Bernardino motored to Knott's Berry Farm for dinner on Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. Chester C. Hamilton, whet left a week ago for a two weeks motor trip to Nebraska to visit relatives, have written friends when they reached Carlsbad Caverns telling that they were having a fine trip.

HEARS FROM SISTER Word has been recently received from Mrs. Frank Hall saying that her sister, Mrs. Adelaide Geib, who suffered a stroke several months ago while visiting at her home in West Los Angeles, was only slightly better and that she would probably have to remain there for the summer. Mr. and Mrs.

Wallace Linville and children Craig, Pat, and Jane of Baldwin Park, spent Memorial day with Mrs. Cora B. Linville and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Toep-pler and they were guests for luncheon at the California hotel.

of Highland, Mrs. C. V. Northup, of Fresno, Mrs. Kyra Howell, of Upland, James Howells, of Red-lands, Leroy Imel, of Barstow.

Others were, J. L. Howell, Mildred McMannas, Idella Bronie, of Nee dles, officers and members of Trona, Inyokern, Victorville added much to the evening. A committee composed of Women from the jMarine base arranged a beautiful dining room to which all adjourned at the close of the evening. Bloomingfon Calendar Monday, June 2.

Berry Festival meet, 8 p.m., Legion hall. Colton Saddle Club, 8 p.m., Legion hall. Tuesday, June 3. Bloomington music association, 7:45 p.m., school. Coordinating council, 8 p.m., Easton hall.

Wednesday, June 4. Girl Scouts, 3:15 p.m., school. Community recreation, school. Legion auxiliary, 8 p.m., Legion hall. Thursday, June 5.

Rotary club, 12:15 p.m., Legion hall. American Legion, 8 p.m., Legion hall. i Friday, June 6. Community recreation, school. GUEST AT LAKE Miss Pauline Mav.

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Mav. 118 West street, Colton, is the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Christensen at Lake Arrowhead Mr. and Mrs. Christensen are residents of Redlands. SOCIAL EVENT HELD BY BARSTOW EASTERN STAR Dedication ceremonies for the new organ of the First Baptist church in Colton will be held this morning during the 11 o'clock service, according to the Rev. Virgil K.

Ledhetter, pastor. The musical instrument will be the first organ to be owned and used by the Baptist church. Formerly, a piano was used to provide accompaniment. The organ is a gift of Arthur Gregory of Redlands, and installation of the instrument at the Colton church required over $2,000. The money for this activity was given by members and friends of the church, the Rev.

Mr. Ledhetter stated. During the morning service, the organ will be dedicated to the "worship of the Lord," the Colton1 pastor said. A responsive reading service will be held and communion will be given during the service. Former Baptists of Colton are invited to attend 1he services at SAN BERNARDINO if 13 I ZlPlPii If gift, I brjy priale 7 I able ffl I Wl S'on Consult Us About VAN RODGERS i 619 BASE The Rev.

Thomas W. Heald, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Colton for the past 18 months, has accepted a call to the Presbyterian church in Opportunity, he announced yesterday. The Rev. Mr. Heald has submitted his resignation as pastor of the Colton church, effective August 1.

The Rev. and Mrs. Heald plan to leave Colton with their son, Richard, about July 1. After a vacation in western Washington, visiting their parents, they will lake up their work in the new field. ACTIVE IN CITY During his time in Colton, the Rev.

Mr. Heald has served as chairman of the cominitlee on social education and action for the Riverside Presbytery, and has been active in many Colton inter-church and civic nctivties. He has served as secretary-treasurer of the Colton Ministerial association. Mrs. Heald has served as secretary for literature for the Riverside Presbyterial, and is a member of the Colton Women's club, and the local branch of the American association of University Women.

The Healds came to Colton from Redding, California. Pioneer Woman Dies At Home in Ontario (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, May 31 Eva E. McCarthy, wife of Grant E. McCarthy and an Ontario pioneer, died at 8:10 a.m. today at their home, 226 West street, following a 5-months' illness, at the age of 78 years.

A native of Little Turkey, Mrs. McCarthy came to Ontario from the mid-western slate 53 years ago. She was a member of the First Methodist church and was long active in its Women's Society of Christian Service and its Friendship class. Surviving the pioneer besides the widower are two nephews, Ernest O. Lee, Ontario, and Verne W.

Lee, Corona del Mar. Use Quick Action Want Adj ORANGES FRUIT DEALERS 275 Wesr COLTON. Ph. 495 Across From Globe Mills Pacific Yardage Store San Bernardino -a Shantun Prints In tropical California designs for yoursum- mer ward- $1 39 robe Yd. 8 White Ninon -hat In 3 49c For Confirmation and Graduation dresses; specially priced 5 i19 at Yd.

Towels Heavy and fine quality; only a limited amount; oM Ea. 65C Dotted Swiss Organdy For children's dresses; very dainty; in $1.69 three 79 patterns Yd. Luana Cloth Polka grey, dot; in blue, yellow; very special price QD at only Yd. VO1 Ontario Construction Permit Total Boosted (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, May 31 Ninety-nine permits issued during the month just closed represented a construction expenditure of and boosted the Ontario building total for the first five months of 1947 to $1,588,210. According to figures released today by City Building Inspector M.

G. Riddle, the month's total falls $37,944 behind May, 1946, with $261,491 to its credit. The five-months' total, however, shows an increase of $459,933 over the same period of 1946, when the total was $1,128.277. The first American newspaper was Benjamin Harris' Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Do-mesiick. which hit the street Sept.

25, 1690. Values Savings at t. 598 Third St. at 101 Denier Crepe Hand screen prints on Navy and Pink backgrounds in beautiful $198 patterns. Yd.

I Flowered Marquisette White floral patterns on dark backgrounds; reg. 79c; OQg special, yd. ww MONDAY'S IhiiT Cotton Mexican pattern; colon Yd the church as part of the annual Homecoming. Also observed during services at the church will be the sixtieth anniversary of Baptist church organization. The evening service at the church will begin at 7:30.

Special music will be provided during the morning service, with William Dedrich, director of Christian education at the church, singing a solo. The anthem, Sacred Head Now Wounded," will be sung by the choir, led by Mrs. Paul Meares and accompanied by Mrs. Virgil K. Ledbettcr.

Riverside Creates New County Post RIVERSIDE, May 31 -The board of supervisors today voted to create the office of county administrator, who, members 'said, will in effect be a personnel officer. The office will pay from to $500 monthly, and will be filled by appointment of the 'board. HEALTH SERVICE ILL COLONIC SHORT WAV! LINE WAVE DRY HEAT MOIST HEAT $2.50 When yoir select a meaningful wliai could be more appro- i than fine jewelry? Master- ffl crafted, this key chain, depend- watch, tie-clip or ring, are Si prized cifls of character the occa- demands. Modestly priced. Your Gift Problems I JEWELERS LINE Ji I 1 (Special Staff Correspondence) BARSTOW, May 31 One of the most outstanding social events of Barstow chapter, O.E.S.

was held Saturday, May 24, when the town hall was filled to capacity with members, friends and relatives of Mary Imel, deputy grand matron of the eighty-fifth district. Serving as master of ceremonies Vincent Claypool, junior past patron, gave the address of welcome. Presiding in the east were Ada Weaver, worthy matron, and Harold Wilson, worthy patron of Bar- stow chapter. Sealed in the east were matrons and patrons of the eighty-fifth district, Daphne Thrasher and Henry Hoag, of Vic-lorville, Alene Blnckman and Charles Oulsey, of Trona, and Jean Stersic and Art Rough, of Inyokern; also visiting deputy deputy grand matrons, Maybelle Bowen, of Los Angeles, and Nettie Hull, of Ojai. The beautifully decorated hall and program gave evidence of the importance of the occasion.

The program consisted of a piano duet, by Margaret Steed and Vel--na Garrett and two beautiful vocal solos, "Kiss Me Again" and "Indian Love Call," by Myrtle Skaggs. Tribute to Our Flag, led by Dorse Fissell, was filled with deep feeling and history. Presentation of gifts from the five chapters, as well as from the deputy grand matrons of Southern California, were made to which Mrs. Imel responded and complimented her entire district. Many visitors from out of town were present as were members of! her family.

Mrs. Alice SalsmanJ 'SPECIAL' Accord on Occupation Forces' Size Fails BERLIN, May 31 (IP) -The allied control council failed today to reach an agreement toreduce the total occupation forces in Germany to less than 500,000 troops. Marshal Vassily Sokolovsky, Soviet military governor, refused a British compromise proposal which would have cut British, American and Russian forces to 150,000 each, it was learned. Sokolovsky was still sticking to the original Russian proposal for 200,000 Russian troops and 200,000 combined for the American and British with a French garrison of 50,000 to 70,000. i Mrs.

Merlin Caldwell Undergoes Surgery Mrs. Merlin Caldwell, 990 North Ninth street, Colton, is reported as "progressing nicely" at the San Bernardino Community hospital, where she underwent major sur gery Thursday morning. Visitors may be seen Monday. It has been estimated that 000,000 work days were lost in 1946 by work injuries, the equiva lent to the full production of 000 workers for an entire year. Marian Young Nellie Housley, Viola Webb, Berle Thompson the honoree and Virginia Ashby and i Charles Craigmiles, the co-host- esses.

Colton Auxiliary to Attend District Meet Members of the twenty-fifth district of American Legion auxil iary will convene next Friday eve ning at the Rialto Masonic hall, corner of first street and River side avenue. Colton members are being urged to attend the dinner meeting. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for Colton auxiliary members should be made with Mrs. G.

P. McCobb (phone 627-M) by Monday. Colton American Legion auxiliary members will meet Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in the Amer ican Legion hall for their regular meeting. Serving as refreshment committee chairman for the occasion is Mrs.

Frances Pace. Mrs. G. P. McCobb, president, will conduct business.

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