The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 9

NAVIGATOR, 19, REPORTED MISSING ity SECTION i Count. Jan. 23, 1945 GRIN AND BEAR IT By Lichty Presbyterians Called to Talk Building Plans Pastor Will Submit Program at Meeting; Plans Retirement Another San Bernardino church congregation, the Presbyterians, will discuss a postwar building program at a meeting called by the pastor, Dr. John B. Cavitt, for Lower License Fee Demands Before Council All Requests Taken Under Advisement; Adjustment Probable Barbers, independent wholesale petroleum products dealers, and a peanut vending machine operator last night protested increases in their municipal business licenses to the city council.

The protests were accompanied by pleas for lower fees. The coun Richard Reed's Craft Failed to Return Jan. 2 Youth Who Served ip Lead Plane on Great Raids is Casualty Lt. Richard O. Reed, 19-year-old Army Air force navigator, was reported missing in action over Europe Jan.

2, according to word received yesterday by his mother, Mrs. Ruth H. Reed of 3239 Arrowhead avenue. On that day more than 2,500 allied warplanes hammered attacking German forces in the historical Belgian bulge. Recently awarded the Air medal, vi Aiw- vv V.

1-7 1 I H.S -t I GETS CITATION V. V. Osborn, Navy chief aviation machinist's mate, is shown, left, receiving citation for courageous action In extinguishing a gasoline blaze aboard a carrier. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

C. W. Osborn, 1387 Elmwood road. hi "I'm going to filibuster in congress today, Dear Any little items you'd like to get into the 'Congressional Record'?" Physician Pleads Guilty in Court Admits One Count ol Assault in Shooting Dr. Fred K.

Newman, 39, Viu-torville osteopathic physician and New City Salary Scale Adopted Providing Periodic Increases A salary scale providing periodic the police radio patrol squad, n-age increases for clerical em-jchief Allison proposed that three ploves of the city of San Bernar- of the present police be surgeon, pleaded guilty in San Bernardino county superior court yesterday to one count of assault and his plea on a second count was continued until Feb. 5, according to District Attorney Jerome B. Kavanaugh. Superior Judge Frank A. Leonard sot a hearing on Dr.

Newman's application for probation until Feb. 5 the day he is to enter his plea on the second assault charge. Dr. Newman was accused following a spectacular early morning gun battle on Dec. 21, 1944, in which he emptied his .33 revolver at two deputy sheriffs, a highway patrolman and a close friend.

Pilot Killed in Crash Identified by Army Pilot of the P-39 Army fighter plane which crashed into a Southern California Edison Co. power line in the Ca.jon pass area Satur day and was killed was yesterday identified as First Lt. Walter J. Carroll, 27, of New York City. Lieutenant Carroll was assigned to the Ontario Army Air base and was on what was described as a routine training flight when the accident occurred.

Psychopathic Ward Part of County Jail Psychopathic ward of the Bernardino county hospital San was the declared part of Jan. 31. At the same meeting Dr. Cavitt will ask the congregation to concur with him in his request that he be permitted to relinquish the pastorate and retire. Dr.

Cavitt proposes to end his 40-year career as a clergyman on Easter. CITES CHURCH'S NEEDS In announcing the meeting, Dr. Cavitt said there is a distinct "need for a program of expansion for the Presbyterian work in this community and for p. building pro gram as soon as possible." The Presbtery, he said, contemplates the erection of a church in the eastern section of the city and another on Mt. Vernon avenue.

The growth of the Church, he said, requires "additional physical equipment" and added that he believes the "whole program is within the financial ability of the church." LONG IN SERVICE Dr. Cavitt said he desires to "relinquish the pastorate of the church to a younger man" who would plan with the congregation the "larger work of the church." In his 40-year career, Dr. Cavitt served in India under the board of foreign missions in 1904 and held a series of pastorates in the United States. He came to San Bernardino in 1939 after a 12-year pastorate at Albuquerque, N. M.

Farm Laborers Due Next Month The first trainload of additional Mexican nationals cleared for work in Southern California citrus groves will arrive sometime be tween Feb. 5 and 15, growers were informed yesterday by Congress man Harry R. Sheppard. Representative Sheppard said that treaty negotiations had been slow, but that 3,500 nationals in all would arrive in February, with others to follow as requests are made. Stone L.

Virene, manager of the Farm Labor office in San Bernardino, said that his office had been unable to receive any confirmation of the contract from the war food administration, but that the additional Mexicans would be wel come if they are on their way. Prisoner ol Japs Received Package Mailed by Parents At least some American prison ers of the Japanese receive packages the parents consign to them. This was established yesterday when Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. DuChane of 2979 Mountain View avenue, re ceived a letter from their son, Pvt. Donald E. DuChane, who is held in the Osaka prisoner of war camp, stating he recevied a package mailed by his parents in August, 1943. The letter follows: "I received your package and letter.

Say hello to my friends for me. I am doing good. Do not worry. Keep the faith that I have in knowing that I will be home again someday. With all my love, "Donald." Private DuChane was taken prisoner in Bataan in 1942 and for some months was held at a camp in the Philippines.

He was moved to Osaka sometime in 1944. Santa Fe Worker at Needles is Killed A Mexican national was instant ly killed early Sunday when he was struck by a Santa Fe switch engine in the railway company's Needles yards, according to coroner R. E. Williams. The victim was Hermilo E.

Morales, 43, who was employed on a Santa Fe extra gang, said Deputy Coroner Robert B. Lorimer, assigned to the investigation. Morales' body was not found until several hours after the ac cident, and was removed to Dixon's mortuary in Needles. cil took 'all the requests under ad visement, but both Mayor W. C.

SeccOmbe and members of the council indicated that adjustments probably would be made. PROTEST INCREASES A delegation of 15 barbers, rep resenting the Master Barbers' association and the barbers' union, appeared at the council and complained that they received the greatest proportionate increase in license fees of any business group. Under the revised business li cense setup, the quarterly license fee for one-chair was increased from $3 to $7.50, wiW $1 the same as before for each additional chair. In addition, of course, all fees were doubled for 1945, with the additional 50 per cent of revenue going into the city's fund for postwar civic developments. C.

E. Smith, 2524 street, who served as spokesman for the barbers, said that the barbers "had received a 400 per cent increase in license fees" and that if necessary the barbers might carry their case to court. Mayor Seccombe and the coun cil briefly discussed reducing the license for one-chair shops from $7.50 to $5, but delayed action. At least part of the barbers present agreed this would be a satisfactory cut The barbers accompanied their appearance at the council meeting with four petitions signed by near ly 50 barbers protesting the increased license fees. DEALERS APPEAR A group of independent whole sale petroleum products dealers appeared at the council and pro tested that the new license rate for their group would constitute a burden.

The new rate provides a $60 annual minimum plus one quarter of one-tenth of one per cent of gross receipts. They formerly paid on a retail gross receipt basis. Spokesmen for the independent dealers said that the-new San Bernardino tax left them tyo alternatives to discontinue their dealings in ban Bernardino or mcrease their prices. William Farmer, of 1051 'street, who operates 200 peanut vending machines in San Bernardino, appeared at the council and said that the doubling of license Tees for 1945 left him virtually no profit. The basic license fee providing a $50 minimum for 50 machines and graduated fees for more machines was not changed for vending machine operators.

They come under the doubling however. Mr. Farmer said the profit in peanuts was small and that it cost him a tax of approximately $1.75 for each machine. He said the maximum income for each machine, not including maintenance, was $7. Mrs.

Elmer J. Doran Gains After Surgery Mrs. Elmer J. Doran of 858 Main street, wife of the business agent of the Building Trades council of San Bernardino county, is recovering at St. Bernardine's hospital after undergoing major surgery a week ago.

Mrs. Doran who suffered a ruptured appendix was today reported to be "doing nicely" but for several days her condition was serious. She is under the care of Dr. Fred C. Miller.

would be available for feeding any animals whose seizure is permitted by law. Mr. Wilmuth stated that San Bernardino is the only county in the state which does not have at least one shelter to care for neglected and abandoned animals. He suggested the erection of several shelters throughout the county. Mr.

Stout emphasized the need for additional personnel to aid the county humane officer in collecting evidence against owners of starving animals and make possible a countywide system of control. The board took no action on the latter suggestions. DISCHARGED Lt. Comdr. Albert E.

Weller who has been released from reserve force after more than three years' service. Weller Returns To Civilian Life Former Prosecutor To Reenter Office Lt. Comdr. Albert E. Weller, former chief deputy district attor ney of San Bernardino county, has been released from active duty in the U.

S. Naval reserve after more than three and a half years serv ice and expects to return to county service. Commander Weller was a visitor at the board of supervisors' meeting yesterday and his release from active duty was announced in a letter from Vice Adm. Ran dall Jacobs, chief of Naval person nel. The admiral's letter said: "I'm placing you in an inactive duty status.

The bureau takes this opportunity of conveying to you the sincere gratitude and thanks of the Navy department for the valuable services rendered by you in behalf of your nation at war. It has been the faithful and effec tive performance of such services by you and others in the naval es tablishment that now makes it possible for the Navy to return you to your civilian activities." Mr. Weller was ordered to active duty on June 16, 1941, as a lieutenant in the intelligence serv ice. He was in this service three years, with stations in Washing' ton, D. operating base at San Pedro, base at Port Hueneme and the supply depot at Barstow.

For the past eight months he has been legal officer at Port Hueneme. At the time of entering service he was chief deputy district attorney and legal adviser to the board of supervisors, as well as attorney for the county flood control dis trict. Prior to his county employment he was in private law practice in San Bernardino. Mr. Weller resides with his wife and three sons at 708 Edgehill road.

Danger of Frost Believed Over Wind and Clouds Hold Temperatures Up Another night of variable tem peratures was anticipated by cit rus growers of the area last night, but it was generally believed the cold would be safely above the borderline of danger to fruit. Jack Janofsky, district meteor oloeist at Redlands, forecast in termittent wind with quiet inter vals during which the mercury would fall rapidly. That situation prevailed Sunday night with a drop to 31 at 9 p.m. and a rise to 44 as the wind came up. There has been no orchard heating the last three nights of the threatened cold because of gusty winds and persistent humid clouds.

Last night Janofsky assured growers that the com spell was gradually weakening. The minimum temperatures have not held long enough to damage the well-matured fruit. Apparently no damage of con sequence has been experienced in any southern California citrus grove. Clouds have brought traces of rain in many areas, despite the drying winds and mountain val leys are well blanketed with snow. More than two inches fell at Arrowhead Suhday night, the depth yesterday totaling five inches.

Lowest readings anticipated last night were Redlands, 28; Highland, 30; Rialto and Bloomington, 31; Colton, 30; Fontana, above 32; Yucaipa, 28. The General Education Board, which does most of its work in southern states, was incorporated by congress in 1003. traded in on new machines and that two new cars be added. The council referred the request to City Budget Officer Wood to determine whether funds are available for these purchases. This and other matters of city business will be considered at a special council meeting to be held next Monday at 4:30 p.m.

Ballots for County Retirement Members Will Be Canvassed Absentee ballots cast by several hundred San Bernardino county employes to select their two representatives for membership on the board of retirement of the San Bernardino County Retirement association will be canvassed next Thursday. Nominees for the two posts are Paul W. Nichols, county statistician; Dr. V. M.

Pinkley, superintendent of the county hospital; Walter V. Combs, chief deputy county clerk, and Roscoe A. Lyda, assistant county welfare officer. All balloting is being conducted through the absentee voting system and under the direction of the county election department. Previously selected for membership on the retirement board were Frank H.

Mogle, chairman of the board of supervisors; Raymond J. Doyle, utility company executive, and County Treasurer Ray E. Williams. O.P.A. to Check Ration Cards on Forest Roads Investigators will check and ration holders bound to mountain snow areas next week-end, the O.P.A.

announced yesterday at Los Angeles. Joseph K. Coady, gasoline enforcement attorney, said the investigation will be to determine if occupational or preferential mileage is used for pleasure driving. The O.P.A. received reports of numerous snow journeys Saturday and Sunday.

RICHARD O. REED Lieutenant Reed served as a lead navigator for his English-based American bombing squadron. He wrote to his mother a few days ago that he frequently led flights of planes numbering as high as 2,000. Lieutenant Reed, who went overseas last September, was navigator aboard a Flying Fortress which carried the name "Deacon's Parish." Graduated from San Bernardino Senior High school in 1942 Lieutenant Reed attended San Bernardino Valley Junior college for one year and then enlisted in the Army Air force in June, 1943. Lieutenant Reed's mother is a supervisor in the county school superintendent's office.

The young San Bernardino flier was awarded the Air medal for meritorious service and skill while on a bombing mission over Europe. Past Commanders of Legion Elect Nuffall Fred P. Nuttall was elected president of the American Legion Past Commander's club at a luncheon meeting held in Eichenberg's cafe yesterday. Rex A. Klinker was elected vice-president; and A.

Cooper MacMurray, secretary-treasurer. Elmer Hoien served as president during the past year. Ted R. Carpenter was named chairman of the committee which will arrange a past commander's program for the legion post. Soybean milk is used quite extensively in China instead of cow's milk.

WANTED at The Harris Company Department Store (IMPORTANT Do not apply if employed in essential war work.) KITCHEN STEWARD Must have had high grade restaurant experience and ability to purchase, store, and Issue foods; understand food costs and menu planning. DR. G. SUESSERMAN FOOT SPECIALIST CHIROPODIST 456 STREET Over Austin Studio Ph. 633-17 LT Sailor Cited For Gallantry Osborn Commended Aboard His Carrier V.

V. Osborn, Navy chief aviation machinist's mate and one of the four sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.

Osborn of 1387 Elmwood road, in the armed forces, received a belated commendation for bravery aboard a carrier in the south Pacific war zone, according to word received by his parents. Chief Osborn courageously extinguished a gasoline fire resulting from the crash of a torpedo plane, said the citation, signed by his commanding officer. The citation read: "You are hereby commended for your prompt and courageous action taken to extinguish the seri ous gasoline fires resulting from a deck crash of a torpedo plane loaded with high explosives. Due ypur courageous efforts, the fires were rapidly extinguished, the plane's bomb load did not explode and a major casualty was averted." A veteran of 14 years' service in the Navy, Chief Osborn was serv ing on the Hornet when this carrier was lost. His brothers are A.

T. Osborn, a chief torpedo man serving aboard a submarine; SSgt. Kenneth Osborn with the Army overseas, and Walter F. Osborn, 1c, Navy. All are former residents of San Bernardino.

What's Doing Today: Noon Rotary club, 580 street. 2 p.m. Red Cross surgical dressing tea, Red Cross offices) 972 street. 2 p.m. Ladies society of Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Labor temple, 937 Third street.

2:30 p.m. Townsend club No. 1, business meeting, 1932 Persh ing avenue. 7:30 p.m. DeMolay, Masonic temple.

7:30 p.m. Central Labor council, Labor temple. 7:30 p.m. Citizens committee for old age pensions, 566 Court street. 7:30 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, Legion olubhouse, 7:45 p.m. Muscoy Grange, Mus- coy Community clubhouse. 8 p.m. B'nal B'rith, Temple Emanu El. 8 p.m.

Arrowhead chapter O.E.S., Odd Fellows temple. Asphalt Tile, Mastipave, Linoleum. Seal Your Floor.1?, Dralnbonrd, etc. With Zynolite Clear, per qt. $1.75 Zynolite Clear, per gal 56.00 S.

L. PAINT STORE 861 Street Phone 421-58 We Give Green Stamps COMPLETE RADIATOR SERVICE CLEANED AND REPAIRED HARMON MARSHALL United Motors Service 416 Fifth Ph. 4731, Opp. P.O. P.M.

5:15 4:40 4:05 2:25 dino was voted at a meeting of the city council last night. Basic wages were established, under the new setup, for clerical employes starting to work for the city. The plan provides that they will receive increases to a maxi mum point. City Budget Officer Cecil C. Wood said thn minimum and maximum wages for each of the city's clerical employes will vary, depending on the job and the de partment.

The city council also heard a re quest from Police Chief H. D. Allison for five new automobiles for MARINE PILOT First Lt. James S. Fox, son of Mrs.

Freda C. Fox, 2140 Sierra Way. Fox Flies With Famous Group Marines 'Torpedo Squadron' in Pacific First Lt. James W. Fox, 23, son of Mrs.

Freda C. Fox of 2140 Sierra Way, is attached to the famous Devil" torpedo bomber squadron, now operating in the central Pacific. During his tour of overseas duty Lieutenant Fox has flown 13 mis sions tor a total ol 650 flight hours. Much of his work has been done on anti-submarine patrol in the western Carolines. A graduate of San Bernardino Senior High school, Fox attended the University of California, for two years prior to enlisting in the Marine Corps.

He was promoted to his present rank on March 1, 1944. Community Chorus Reopening Classes 'Tho Community chorus, with James K. Guthrie as instructor, will reopen its Tuesday evening sessions tonight at 7:30 in the Senior High school administration nuilding, room 42. The organiza-Dffers training in group singing ind in solo work for taking part In immunity program. county jail yesterday hy the board of supervisors to permit the use of trusty-labor in the ward.

Because of the acute labor shortage, prisoners from tho county jail will do some of the janitorial work around the ward. WE SPECIALIZE IN PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Arrowhead Pharmacy Phone 361-96 298 Base Line FRUIT TREES Place Your Order Now FRANK HUNT NURSERY 439 Fourth Street Phone 255-87 or 235-14 STOVE REPAIR OIL HEATERSGAS STOVES Burners Cleuned and Adjusted Sprinps and Catches for Oven Doors 327 Street Phone 701-14 County Pledges Support Toward Campaign to Feed Animals VIVIAN'S MILLINERY NEW SPRING HATS Flowers and Hair Ornaments Hats Made to Order Your Old Hats Retrlmmed 278 HIGHLAND. AVENUE PHONE 715-42 The San Bernardino county board of supervisors yesterday promised full cooperation as far as possible within legal limits to Humane society representatives who appeared before the board to ask for aid in feeding starving animals neglected by their owners. The story of neglect and abuse which causes hundreds of livestock to perish on barren county pastures during the winter months was told to the board by Jess L. Stout, former county supervisor; Mrs.

Marian Trevillyan, county humane officer, and Gail Wilmuth, San Bernardino city humane officer. The board promised that funds NOTICE TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS A meeting will be held for the purpose of starting a World War II Veteran's Organization. All Are Invited TONIGHT, 8 P.M., Y.M.C.A., FIFTH and WE URGE YOUR ATTENDANCE! Mt. Auto Line Winter Passenger Schedule READ DOWN READ UP A.M. P.M.

xp.M. A.M. A.M. 10:15 2:15 3:15 5:15 Lv. San Bernardino Ar.

8:15 11:25 11:05 3:05 4:05 6:05 Lv. Crestline Ar. 7:30 10:50 11:40 3:40 4:40 6:40 Lv. Lake Arrowhead Ar. 7:00 10:15 1:25 5:00 Ar.

Big Bear Lake Lv. 8:25 Busses Leave From Pacific Electric Station Daily Except Saturday ''Saturday Only.