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PAGE TWELVE SAN BERNARDINO DAILY SUN, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10, 1935 Vucaipa Calico Silver Camp Being Rebuilt for Bars tow's Would Reenact Death Scene Rialto Pupils to Present Outdoor Pageant Today POSSIBILITIES OF WELL SEEN AS PR01ISINE SAN CORGID SENIOR GIRLS WILL QE FETED In an effort to prove Mrs. Allene Thorpe Lamson met her death in an accidental fall, attorneys defending David Lamson in the San Jose murder trial ordered a replica of the Lamson cottage bathroom constructed in court. Oliver Casey (left), assistant Santa Clara county engineer, measures the correct spacing of the fixtures while Detective Oliver Casey (center) and El vert Stamper, a carpenter, look on. (Associated Press Photo) minded that the meeting which was to have taken place April 11 has been postponed until the last Thursday of the month.

os Angeles Interests Indicat Immediate Development If Leases Are Obtained Written evidence that the Yucaip alley again is In the minds of developers was presented last nigh directors of the Yucaipa-Calimes of commerce. The boar authorized President Harry R. Shej pard to reply that the chamber I Interested in furthering any legit mate rnd well financed drillln project that is not designed to ei ploit the valley's ranchers. From Minor Blythe and Marvi hFlotcher, Los Angeles attorney tiff A X' ftPlL fV "Ati Woman's Club of Highland Meets Friday at Luncheon came a letter addressed to Sheppard, declaring that drillln will be started immediately if su ficlent leases can be obtained. 'CAN BE DEVELOPED' The letter stated that John I Page, who worked on a Yucaip well In 1927, "believes that a con merclal producing well can be d' veloped In this district if sufflciei leases are obtained to warrant tl expense of drilling a wild-cat well It was stated that Mr.

Page I 1927 was in a position of having take orders instead of being able direct the drilling. It was hlnt that Mr. Page now would be charge of the drilling. The attorneys seek Yucaipa leasi on a one-eighth royalty basis, it wi Stated. This means that the lai owners would receive an eighth i the revenue from oil produced their properties.

'BEGIN IMMEDIATELY' "If Mr. Page can obtain sufflcie oil leases In this district, he will gin immediate drilling operation! said the letter to Mr. Sheppard. This is believed to be the secoi group that has been negotiating control of prospective oil lands the Yucaipa valley. Other interes have been seeking to obtain drlllli rights on the Clyde ranch, whe the Grey Brothers well was aba doned two years ago.

PIONEERS HIKE GALA REUNION Pageant Vocal and Dance Numbers Ail Included in Entertainment Given Monday Evening I (Special Staff Correspondence! FONTANA, April the music section of the Jurlic Woman's club presented the i4tel talnment at the regular club nveej mat evening with a progrpJl of interesting vocal and dantt lections. Numbers on the program ward musical current events, given Laura Eads: Lovelv -Nlffht" "Happy Summer Song," by Jeanr Wlghtman, soprano, accompanied Mrs. Sam Ashbrook; and exhibitio waltz by Mary Hawkins and Gu A musical recitation, "I Doubt Itl given by Violetta Nance accompl niea Dy Irene Chantrlll; a group baritone solos by Colin Hauslev Sierra Madre, accompanied at tfl piano by Richard Stanley: ar! iit t. i-iuvu vvmizes, sung Dy tne clil chorus under the direction of mJ Ashbrook and accompanied by Mil unantnii. NOMINATION POSTPONED the affair was in tl form of an open meeting, the noj ination of officers which had be planned for this session was pol ponea until the next meeting.

Events for the evenine we brought to a close with the servil of assorted sandwiches, wafers, cn dy, tea, and coffee by the comn tee in charge. Two jury trials are scheduled luuiurruw i weunesaay, accordil to Roy Berridge, Justice of tl peace. Al Lambert will be tried upon! cnarge of assault, while T. J. Fcj will be tried upon a charge of sd ing liquor without a license.

Tl trials will take place at the Amr can Legion hall, beginning at a.m. New officers were Installed yl terday afternoon at the regul meeting of the Community chud circle with the outgoing presldel Mrs. w. Axtell, acting as stalling officer. Those who will fill the varld positions for the coming year al Mrs.

George Schmll vice-president, Mrs. John H. Rol well; recording secretary. Mrs. bert von Lehe; corresponding retary, Mrs.

Roy E. Dowd; treasl er, Mrs. F. A. Crawford; and ass I ant treasurer, Mrs.

M. C. HunterJ During the afternoon plans wl also made for a food sale to be hi on Saturday, April 20, at Snydd market where a large variety cooked foods will be offered. TEA IS GIVEN The affair was closed with serving of tea by the outgoing fleers. Besides Mrs.

Axtell, thl are: Vice-President, Mrs. Floyd len; secretary, Mrs. E. A. Frand treasurer, Mrs.

Roscoe Shllkett; 'A assistant treasurer, Mrs. O. F. .1 wards. A large audience was present evening to hear the program sented by pupils of the lntermedil school In celebration of Pul Schools week.

The affair was I the form of a concert representl "Music of the Nations" as in! preted by the advanced orcheH under the direction of Charles go, music instructor. During the evening parents wl given an opportunity to witness I hibits of pupils' work on dlspla the various classrooms. Accord to Gerald Mitchell, superintend! of Fontana schools, the affair one of the most successful of I kind ever held here. New and old officers of the Cl munity church Missionary socl will gather on Friday afternoor the home of Mrs. W.

B. McCoy I Palmetto street to discuss plans I the coming year. A Japan Labor Leadei Banned by AmeriX (Bv United Press) TOKYO, April 9. Kanju Kl Japanese labor loader refused mission to enter the United Stn expressed his embarrassment to over what he considered a mil derstandlng. Friends had already purchd Kato many farewell gifts andl himself had bought an exponl traveling outfit in preparation! the visit, which he understood to have been sponsored by American Federation of Labor The American consul at Yl hama refused, however, to appi his passport visa because, acrl ing to information from Wash ton, the organization which ln him is suspected of communl affiliations, It Is known as American Federation rf Ll Trade Union Commits Utj ployment Insurance.

Gr president of the A. V. of sal had no connection with his ore zallon. A MUSIC GRDlJP OF FONTi WIG WMM i in 1 1 mm Colorful CALICO DAYS' Replicas of Old Mining Town to Be but Part of Attraction Offered May 10-12 (Special Staff Correspondence) BARSTOW, April 9 At the meeting of the Barstow chamber of commerce last night, devoted to the "Old Calico Days" celebration to be held here May 10, 11 and 12, Chairman Leon P. Whitney made a pedal request that persons having In their possession relics of early days get In touch with him and make arrangements for the showing of these relics.

Plans call for an exhibition of relics along with a splendid ore display at the celebration. The town Itself will 'be a duplicate of an old mining town, but there will also be a display of pictures and relics of the actual Calico and also of Water-town, which existed before Barstow was a town. Anyone having old pictures or relics which they are willing to loan the exhibit are requested to register with George Henderson at the Henderson store. ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED Mr. Whitney also reported at the meeting on the entertainment which will be provided.

The SERA will assist in this and may bring their orchestra from San Bernardino, according to Mr. Whitney. There will be Mexican orchestras, old-time music, and modern music, along with dancers and other entertainers. And entertainment of a special feature has been provided for the children in a series of games and contests. Mr.

Whitney also contends that there will be plenty of sheriffs and officers to keep the "jail" filled with those who have dispensed with their whiskers. President Carl Underwood at the chamber meeting reported in the absence of A. True, chairman on the sanitary district petition. The petition which has been signed by the majority of property owners in the town was to be presented Monday morning to the board of supervisors. Dr.

John A. Graham talked briefly at the meeting on the Importance of a good sewage system In the town. MINE GROUP EXPANDS Lee Jonas made a report on the Ban Bernardino County Mine Owners association progress, and stated that the district around Victorvllle now had a membership In the organization of 85, as compared to Barstow's membership of 21. Twenty-two of Victorville's members are mine owners, and the remainder are business men in the district Interested In the progress of mining In this county. Jack Snider at Kin-leyslde's hardware store Is treasurer for the Barstow organization, and will accept memberships there.

The purpose of the organization and the purpose of the survey project, which will start April 15, and last for about 60 days, Is the advancement of mineral resources In the county. According to Mr. Jonas, present mineral maps, show this district as and for this reason, mainly, the organization has asked for a new survey. At the regular meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post No. 2143 held Tuesday night at the Boy Scout building, Harry Dobbs and William Cunningham were elected as delegates for the district encampment to be held at Bakersfield in June.

Comrade Cole and Hayden Brewer were elected as alternates. Besides a general discussion on various matters, the veterans decided to manage one of the concessions at the "Old Calico Days" celebration, and Leonard Larsen and Hayden Brewer were elected as a committee to make arrangements for the concession. Final Rites Today For Retired Teacher (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9 Funeral services for Miss Alice Young, 525 East street, retired member of the Chaffey high school faculty, who died early yesterday at the age of 73 years, will be held tomorrow at 11 a. at the Richardson funeral home. A native of Bloomington, Miss Young had resided in Ontario 25 years.

Formerly, she had served Is dean of women at the University of Iowa and at the University of Montana. During Lincoln's administration, her father served as Unit-sd States consul in Ireland. The Rev. Shirley Shaw of the First Christian church is to officiate at tomorrow's services, which will be followed by private cremation. Eytinge Funeral to Be Friday Morning Although funeral services for John Eytinge were conducted at his military academy in New Mexico yesterday, Redlands friends, too, will have opportunity to pay their respects to the youth, who was killed by the accidental discharging a rifle.

The Redlands funeral be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic church ith the Rev. Laurence Forristal officiating. Burial will be at Hill-aide cemetery- Rosary service will be at the F. Arthur Cortner chapel in Redlands at I juo.

Thursday, RELICS SDU6HT FDR EXHIBIT Residents of the community will be interested to learn that the latest work of Elsie Duncan Yale, well-known author who makes her home here, has just come off the press and Is bound In a gay blue and yellow cover. A departure from her usual forms of writing, this latest work Is a comic operetta, "The Moon Maidens," In two acts with music written especially for It by Clarence Kohlmann. Critics who have read the new volume have been most favorable In their reviews. WARNING ISSUED With the approach of warmer weather warning to residents has been issued by the local fire department concerning the burning of refuse in order to prevent fires caused through carelessness. Citizens are again reminded that It is unlawful to burn incinerators before 6 or after 10 a.m.

and that a permit must be obtained before burning materials outside Incinerators. These permits may be obtained free of charge at the fire department. Two Interesting speakers from San Bernardino will be heard tomorrow, Wednesday, afternoon at the meeting of the book section of the Woman's club. This will be the last meeting of the section for the present year. Miss Eleanor Kyle, librarian at the San Bernardino high school, will speak on "Best Books of Today" and Mrs.

E. Q. Sullivan will review "Digging in the Southwest." JUNIORS ENJOY RIALTO PARTY (Special Staff Correspondence) RIALTO, April 9. Junior auxiliary members of W. B.

A. reviews No. 22, 27 and 73 were entertained on Saturday by Mrs. S. Olson and Mrs.

G. Preston of Rialto. Prizes for games were won by Pauline Canaday, Marian Colley and Lenora Van Vllet. These awards were Easter baskets filled with assorted candies. Later In the afternoon songs were sung.

At the refreshment hour the guestg found places at small tables, prettily appointed in the Easter motif. Fruit salad and home-made cookies were served. Those sharing the pleasures of the occasion were Arlene Bloom, Margaret Brlgdon, Anna De Van Scoyoc, Dorothy NIcklln, Ruth King, Betty Lord, Lenora Van Vliet, Pauline Canaday, Betty Carmlchael, Marian Colley, Betty McKelvey, Betty and Dorothy McCluskey, Vivian Holdron, Edna Mae Anderson, Ruth Eleanor Morris and the hostesses: Mrs. Preston, junior supervisor of Rialto; Mrs. Olson, president of review No.

22, Rialto, and Mrs. Anna Hand, junior director. Bone Bed Escaped By Two Elephants (By United Press) LOS ANGELES, April 9. Tommy and Freda, a couple of circus elephants, narrowly escaped joining their ancestors brontosaurl, saber-tooth tigers, mastadons and whatnot within the primordial slime of the famous La Brea bone bed. The big pachyderms wandered off the beaten path while traveling to new circus grounds, and found themselves bogged down In the pit of treacherous mud, from which scientists have snagged many a highly-valued tibia and femur.

Fellow elephants, rigged with chains and tackles, pulled at Tommy for an hour before they hauled him out of the ooze. Freda got in trouble going to Tommy's rescue, and the elephants worked for another 30 minutes pulling her five-ton chassis out of the mud, 60-Day Sentence Is Given for Drinking (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9. John Gideon, 304 South Laurel avenue, drew a 60-day jail sentence in Judge J. F. Hamilton's court, after being found guilty on an intoxication charge.

Gideon was originally charged with resisting an officer when arrested by Policeman J. F. Shipps, who struggled for nearly four hours before taking the man into custody. On motion of Deputy District Attorney Jerome B. Kavanaugh, however, the charge waa reduced and sentence followed.

CASE DISMISSED" ONTARIO, April 9. Arrested on complaint of Mrs. Irene Kelley on charges of failure to provide for two minor children, Haskell Kelley's case was dismissed In Judge J. F. Hamilton's court today when It developed that Kelley had been paying some $30 a month and was unable to do better.

State Treasurer of D. A. V. Will Spea Burt Allen, state treasurer the Disabled American Veterans the World war, will speak at American Legion hall in Redlan at 8 tonight. He will bring a mi sage regarding laws pertaining disabled veterans and will outli the program for the state conv tlon to be held next month In San Monica.

Allen is one of California's 0' standing disabled veterans. He sides In San Diego, where he, 1 father and brother all belong to 1 D.A.V. chapter. All three wi wounded in action In the Wo war and Burt received the dlst gulshed service cross. (Special Staff Correspondence) RIALTO, April 9.

As a climax to several weeks of preparation and rehearsal, pupils of the grammar and junior high school will combine their talents tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday) to present an outdoor program as one of the activities of Public Schools week. The affair will be In the form of a pageant worked out by members of the faculty to Inspire among students a desire for world peace. It will be given In front of the grandstand on the athletic field, and pupils of the Bloomington school will be present as part of the audience. OPEN HOUSE HELD In addition to the program, open house will be held with displays of classwork on exhibit In the various rooms in order that parents and visitors may have a better knowledge of the manner in which the modern school is conducted. With the score standing at 12-8 In favor of the home team, the baseball game here Sunday between Fontana and Rialto was ended at the close of the fifth Inning because of rain.

The contest took place on the diamond of the Rialto grammar school with Lorne Brimmer pitching for Rialto. Brimmer, who has for some time been supervisor of recreational activities for the SERA here, has recently been appointed director of these activities for all of district four. The appointment was made by the San Bernardino headquarters, and Brimmer will act as superintendent over local supervisors in each community of the district. Members of the book review section of the woman's club are re TRT LONG TRIP (Bv Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, April 9. The third attempt of Wiley Post to fly across the continent In the stratosphere today was tentatively set for tomorrow morning or Thursday, Post's globe-clrcllng 1 1 Mae," In tip-top condition and ready for the flight, remained In a hangar at Union air terminal, Burbank, as the intrepid pilot scanned United States Government weather charts and waited for favorable winds.

Post said his experience on his last attempt to span the continent above the clouds, caused him to re vise estimates of the value of tall winds on such an undertaking. He said he encountered cross winds on part of his trip, which ended at Cleveland when his oxygen supply was exhausted. Post said he was awaiting a south wind, which most likely would mean a west wind in the stratosphere, for his take-off. The major change In Post's equipment for the third attempt to fly from Los Angeles to New York, is an enlarged oxygen tank sufficient to supply him through his helmet for eight hours. He plans to soar to 33,000 feet and streak across country at that level.

Miss Laura Ingalls likewise is awaiting favorable weather for her take-off for New York In quest of a new record for women. The present mark of 17 hours, 7 minutes, 30 seconds, is held by Amelia Earhart, who plans a flight soon to Mexico, D. from where she will fly to New York. Gives Gypsy Penny, Lands in Hospital (By United Press) LOS ANGELES, April 9. F.

N. Collins gave a penny to a gypBy, and as a result he is minus $20, his automobile Is smashed and he is in the hospital. The gypsy asked to borrow a penny to do some tricks. When Collins looked at his wallet, he noticed $20 was missing. He jumped in his car, started after the gypsies who were also in an automobile, failed to make a turn and crashed Into a tree.

Hospital attendants said his bruises were not serious. Find Man Dead at Side of Rail Tracks (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9. Investigation was being conducted today Into the death of an unidentified man whose body was found tearly this morning on the Southern Pacific tracks at a grade crossing Just west of the San Bernardino-Los Angeles county line. The man, said to have been between 40 and 45 years of age, is thought to have fallen from a westbound freight train. The body was still warm when Pomona police were called to Investigate.

Payne Reelected By Booster Club (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9 Arthur Payne was reelected president of the Ontario Booster club when members of that organization met in annual session last night at Euclid school. Others named to serve the club In official capacity were Willard Johnson, vice president Mrs. Frank E. Myers, secretary; and Piul Fleming trdnaiiriii a. III LET POST TO University Women of Pass Area, Meeting at Banning, Flan For May Reception (Special Staff Correspondence) BANNING, April 9.

The Ban ning Beaumont Palm Springs branch of the American association of University Women, held Its reg' ular meeting Tuesday night at the lunchroom of the grammar school A tamale pie supper was served to a eroup of 40. The tables were prettily decorated with sweet peas, Easter rabbits and cards. Mrs. H. W.

Dill, the president, presided over the business meet ing. Minutes of the previous meet ing were read by Miss Florence Newberry. The treasurer's report was elven by Miss Foreman. Mrs. R.

W. Stephens, chairman of the committee for the next meeting, reported that It would take the form of a reception for th senior high school girls of the Ban ning union and Beaumont high schools. Mrs. R. W.

Stenzel will take charge of the tea tables, Mrs. Dill, Mrs. Merriman and Miss Clark will have charge of the decorations and arrangements. Mrs. A.

V. Linkletter will put on a fashion show during the tea hour and Miss Glass and Miss Rietzke will have charge of the creative arts display. Members are Invited to contribute to this display. Mrs. Adams of Beaumont, Mrs.

Earl Powell of Banning, and Miss Flnchey of Palm Springs, will have charge of transportation for the senior girls. Mrs. Dill called for a report of the nominating committee, Including Mrs. C. W.

Chamberlain, Miss Eunice Clark, and Miss Florence Newberry. Mrs. Chamberlain reported for president, Miss Kather-Ine Finchey of Palm Springs; first vice-president, Mrs. Chester Hendricks of Banning; second vice-president, Miss Thelma Rietzke of Banning; recording secretary, Mrs. Adams of Beaumont; corresponding secretary, Mrs.

McKlnney of Palm Springs, and treasurer, Miss West of Beaumont. The ticket will be voted upon at the May meeting. Miss Thelma Rietzke, Miss Fln chey, and Miss Bedla Nickles attended the A. A. U.

W. conference held recently at Bakersfield and each reported enthusiastically re garding It. As a result of their re ports the branch voted to assist with the tea to be given at the national convention to be held the last week In June In Los Angeles. It was also voted to send $25 to the fellowship fund. The Baptist Woman's union met at the church recently to elect officers for the new year.

Mrs. E. L. Robertson Is president of the organization, which has recently been consolidated and was formerly the Missionary society and the Ladies aid. On Wednesday at 12 the Wom- ans Aid society of the Community Methodist church will be host to the members of the Baptist Wom-ans union at luncheon.

A program is being arranged and a social hour will follow the luncheon. Virginia, Katherine and Bobby Johnson of Anaheim Landing, spent Sunday with their father, Harvey Johnson, In Banning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill and family motored to Imperial valley on Sunday, taking Mrs.

Anna Mack, Mrs. Hill's mother, who will spend some weeks with another daughter, Mrs. S. D. Anderson.

The Sylvan circle at Its recent meeting voted to spend $20 for playground apparatus for Sylvan park. Swings, teeters and a sand box will be placed in the recreation center. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Obst have purchased a new home on North First from W.

A. Hansen, contrac tor. The sale was made through W. F. Roberge.

A permit to build a home In the Reld tract on East Ramsey street has been taken out by Ralph D. Stogsdlll. The agency for the San Bernar dino Sun has been taken over by M. C. Houser, who succeeds Harvey Wilson.

Mr. Wilson will devote his entire time to the Theater barber shop. Mr. Houser, who has lived here for some months, has established his home In Banning and has made many friends since coming here. Inspection Given Exposition Exhibit (Bv Associated Press) SAN DIEGO, April 9.

Ten representatives of the Federal housing bureau have arrived here by plane from Los Angeles. The group Inspected the palace of better housing at the California Pacifio International exposition and broke ground for Model Town, Federal miniature village exhibit. In the group were W. D. Flanders, national director of the field division In charge of personnel and operations, of Washington, D.

A. B. Swlnerton, regional director for the seven western states; A. L. Black, his assistant; C.

C. Anglln, district director for northern California; Bruce A. Wilson, regional Industrial supervisor, all of San Francisco; Steve Spear, Phoenix, state director for Arizona, and F. W. Marlow, Los Angeles, district director for Southern California.

Richardson, who were assisted by the latter's daughter, Merle. Work was resumed this morning on the new room being built as an SERA project, adjoining the local elementary school building. The work, which has been at a standstill for several weeks, was to have been continued yesterday, but owing to the rain operations were not resumed until this morning. Monthly covered dish supper of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 6:30 at the church, with the Ladies Aid in charge. All are reminded to please bring their own table service.

HIGHLAND FLINGS Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cram, Mrs. Nellie Cram and daughter, Merilyn, spent yesterday in Santa Ana with the Orlyn Robertson family, It being Mary Jane Robertson's sixth birthday.

As a special celebration, Mrs. Robertson took ice cream and the birthday cake to the small daughter's kindergarten, where all of the group of little folks shared In the enjoyment. Mrs. W. B.

Harmon and daughters, Jewell and Syble, motored to Brawley Sunday to visit the former's brother, Jeff Shakleford and family. Jewell Harmon, who Is enjoying spring vacation from her work at the University of Redlands, remained to spend the week at her uncle's home. Mrs. Harmon's parent, Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. Shakleford, came in with her for a week's visit and will accompany their son home when he brings Miss Harmon back to Highland the last of this week. Like all others motoring through the desert during the past few weeks, they found the wild flowers very beautiful. The Rev.

Harold V. Hartshorn who has been located for some time at Camp Oakhurst was in Highland this morning greeting old friends, being In San Bernardino for a few days' visit with his family. Miss Deene Dement of Camp Blue Jay enjoyeu a week-end visit with Miss Veda Kaylor at the Webster Hall home on East Atlantic avenue. MIL DISEASE SPREID HALTED (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9. How the medical corps of the United States army 'cut smallpox deaths from 7,000 during the Civil war to a mere 14 during the World war, and other peacetime accomplishments of the army were recited last night for members of Ontario post, American Legion, when they were addressed by Capt.

H. S. Chamness of the reserve officers training corps at Claremont colleges. Captain Chamness touched also on construction of the Panama canal, under army supervision, and declared the weather bureau had its source in the army. He told of the assembling of 275,000 men in CCC camps in a period of 90 days, as an example of Increased speed In such matters.

During the World war, six months was required to assemble a similar number. Pioneer of Nevada Claimed in Death CARSON CITY, April 9. George Henry Meyers, 87, resident of western Nevada for more than half a century and last surviving Civil war veteran in Urmsby coun- ty, died at his home here last night following an illness of three weeks. He was a native of Baltimore, Md. (Special Staff Correspondence) HIGHLAND, April 9.

Highland Woman's club will meet on Friday at 12:30 for the monthly luncheon, with the April committee In charge. An outstanding program will be presented through the courtesy of the Santa Fe. Miss Henrietta Gloss, traveling lecturer for the Santa Fe Railway Co. will give a lecture and show slides of the Grand canyon and the Indian trails. She will show a film of the trail down into the canyon, which will be of special interest, as many travelers and excursionists do not participate In the ride down into O.s canyon.

Miss Gloss will speak on "Indians of the Southwest." Music will be furnished by Miss Marian Tyler, who will contribute as piano numbers "Sherzo a Capri-co" (Stephen Heller) and "Guitare" (Chaminade). Miss Gloss with her interesting pictures and talk spoke recently before the San Bernardino Klwanis club, whose members greatly enjoyed her program and she comes very highly recommended. BRIDGE CLUB FETED Having been special guests of the Bridge club on numerous occasions, Mrs. R. C.

Gerber and Mrs. D. H. Richardson joined In delightful hospitality to the members yesterday, entertaining with a bridge luncheon at the Richardson home. Beautiful spring blossoms formed a lovely floral setting, sweet peas and Iris being used in the living room, with marigolds adorning the dining room.

A delicious menu was served at small tables, covers being laid for the following members and guests: Mrs. James Millar, Mrs. George G. Seymour, Mrs. M.

M. Randall, Mrs. William Roddick, Mrs. Fred Atkinson, Mrs. Lucy Luttrell, Mrs.

Cora Draper, Mrs. Charles B. Tyler, Mrs. John Corwin, Mrs. Lynn Brown, Mrs.

Webster Hall, Mrs. Howard Roddick, Mrs. Charles Foulke of San Bernardino and the hostesses, Mrs. Gerber and Mrs. (Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9.

Edwin Buff-inrton will serve the Phi Rho Gamma club of Christ Episcopal church during the ensuing year as its president, It was announced today fol lowing the annual meeting of the young people's organization at the home of Mrs. Margaret Sanderson, 753 North Euclid avenue. He succeeds Jack Graettinger. Others elected for the coming year were Miss Peggy Granger, vice president; Miss Barbara King, secretary, and Miss Mary Louise In-galls, treasurer. Confection Magnate In Fight for Life (Special Staff Correspondence) UPLAND, April 9.

Henry G. Eckstein, widely known as the "cracker-jack" millionaire of Chi cago, who, in recent years has spent the major portion of his time at his winter home, 19:16 Euclid avenue, here, was this evening reported In critical condition at San Antonio Community hospital, where he was taken Sunday evening. Mr. Eckstein is suffering from a heart ailment and his condition is such that it Is declared necessary to kepp him constantly under an oxygen tint Ell IN DEAD ON S.P. TRICKS (By Associated Press) PHOENIX, April 9 Phoenix today welcomed Arizona's pioneers who gathered from every county of the state for their fourteenth annual reunion.

For two days the old timers will dine and dance and swap yams of the days in the last century when there were no sky-scrapers, no paved streets and no canals to lighten the tasks of the men and women who made their homes in the wilderness. Welcomed by Gov. B. B. Moeur, Mayor Joseph S.

Jenckes, Supervisor C. Warren Peterson, and Charles A. Stauffer, publisher of the Arizona Republic, sponsor of the reunion, the pioneers gathered at Riverside park. Governor Moeur led the parade of automobiles which carried them to the park. In welcoming them he praised them for the fine job they had done in building the state.

PRESCOTT While others are trying to Imagine how much voted by Congress for relief would be, Charles S. White, banker of this city, has doped It out to be the equivalent of approximately $4.80 a minute from the time of Christ to the present. Somebody else has pointed out this coincidence: On April 6, 1917, Congress set an all-time record by voting President Wilson $100,000,000, to prosecute the war while on April 6 this year Congress went that other Congress one 488 times better. (Bv Associated Press) PHOENLX, April 9. The Maricopa county sheriff's office reported this afternoon that the body of a man believed to be S.

B. Finneys, about 40 years old, was found on the desert 15 miles east of here, where he apparently had been beaten to death. In the man's pockets were letters addressed to him at Camp Delight, San Angelo, Texas. Coroner Harry Westfall said the ground around the body Indicated there had been a terrific struggle. A cottonwood sapling, found near the body, was covered with blood.

Although papers on Finneys' body indicated he owned an automobile with a Texas registration, officers have not located the machine. That robbery might have been the motive for the slaying was advanced by officers, who said Finneys was well-dressed but no money was found In his pockets. It was believed he may have been in this vicinity for some time, as letters to him also were addressed to Peoria and Buckeye, small towns near here. Senior Guild Again Honors Miss Throop Special Staff Correspondence) ONTARIO, April 9 Miss Blanche Throop was reelected president of the Senior World Wide guild of the First Baptist church last night when members met In annual session at the home of their councillor, Mrs. O.

IL Whlldin, 829 Granada court. Others named to office were Mrs. Everett Rmale, vice president; Miss Claire Canfifld, secretary, and Miss Elizabeth Wanamaker, treasures. BODY REVEALS DESERT CRIME Desert Theme Used As CardClub Fet A typically California party held Tuesday night by members the Junior Contract club, wl they were entertained by Mrs. O.

Gulre at her home 1003 ern avenue, Colton, The hostess, who is a floi lover, had pressed specimens California wild flowers for use the tallies. Each tally bore a i ferent flower. The tables called fields, and the rounds bridge were called seasons. Pi jiers were selected at each of fields by means of a chart wh had been prepared showing associate flower for that rou Score pads bore more of pressed flowers, which had Identified. Eighteen bouquets of differ wild flowers decorated the rot of the home, and an artistic dei scene was depicted on the din room table, where refreshmt were served after the tournami The centerpiece showed the dei aand stretches on which had planted all types of desert flow and cacti.

Ox carts, donkeys, wi holes and other desert parapl nalia were portrayed. While the guests were enjoj the refreshments, Mrs. Guire ented Miss Helen Hungerford the dainty first prize. A lo' guest prize was presented to 2 O. Brown.

Others enjoying hospitality of Mrs. Guire were Mcsdames W. M. Sollenbergcr, ert C. Mann, Charles P.

Spra and the Misses Rosa Barak, Li Barak, Julia Pill, Ethel Pill, Ki ryn Bailey and Mayme Akers, Nudist Party Trial Date Set in Dent 1 (Bv Assncihted Press) DENVER, April 9. Twcnty-tl persons arrested here Feb. 19 I tiudist party at the home of Garrison, former Colorado Saloon league worker, will be the latter part of this month Jcnarges of contributing to Juvc delinquency. 't of the defendants will tried April lfi, Judge Stanlej Johnson of the Juvenile court I today. The remaining defend will be tried April 26.

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