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AUTOMOBILE KILLS PEDESTRIAN roUNTY NEWQ Mayer Horses SunM Dec. 30, 1945 East Highlands Store Bought Carlos Garcia Struck While Crossing Street Cotton Resident Meets Death at Eighth, 0 Streets By San Bernardino Resident daughter, Mrs. Orlyn Robert TROJAN COACH JEFF CRAVATH GIVES UP HOPE OF VICTORY Fears Passing of Harry Gilmer, Claims Own Team Lacks Any Aerial Offensive Coton Banks, Some Siores Open Monday Colton city offices and many business houses will be open Monday. Bank of America, Citizens National bank, and the Orange Belt Federal Savings Loan association will also be open for business, along with several downtown stores. Willct's store, Helman's store, Fullers, Western Auto Supply, Colton Hardware, and Colton Gift shops will be closed.

Remaining open will be: all downtown markets, drug stores, and bakeries; J. C. Penny both five and ten cent stores; jewelry stores; Bollong Furniture; Colton flower shop, and many other shops. Firestone supply will remain open until noon, and will close to take inventory, as many of the stores are doing, in the afternoon. that plaved Alabama was the same Golden Wedding Celebration to Honor Couple Joseph Beckerts to Be Feted at Home Of Their Daughter (Special Staff Correspondence) RIALTO, Dec.

29 In celebration of her parent's fiftieth wedding anniversary, open house will be held by Mrs. Louis Loehr at her home at 135 Date street, Ri-altq, on Sunday, Jan. 6. Relatives and friends will greet the honored couple, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Beck-ert, during the afternoon between the hours of 3 and 6 o'clock.

Mr. and Mrs. Beckert were married in Lewiston, 111., on Jan. 8, 1896, and have made their home in Rialto for the past 45 years. Their three children, Mrs.

Hazel Ovenford of Pacific Beach, Mrs. Louis Loehr and Myron Beckert of Rialto will be present to share in the observance of the golden anniversary of their parents. AT HOME CHRISTMAS Miss Eleanor Loehr, who is employed in El Scgundo, spent her Christmas vacation here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loehr.

A New Year's Eve Watch party will be held in the Methodist church on Monday evening. The affair is being sponsored by the Congregational, Methodist and Christian churches of Rialto. The evening will begin with a potluck supper at 7 o'clock, to be followed by an evening of games and entertainment. Sunday school classes will meet at 9:45 in the Congregational church and at 11, the Rev. Chester Ferris will speak.

Church school starts at 10 a.m. in the Christian church and morning service will be held at 11. AT METHODIST CHURCH In the Methodist church, Sunday school classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and the Rev. W.

H. Stockton speaks at 11. Union services will be held in the Methodist church at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Chester Ferris as speaker.

There will be a showing of kodachrome pictures. PASADENA (IPi Coach Jeff Cravath of the University of Southern California Trojans said yesterday he had "just about given up hope" of winning the New Year's day Rose bowl clash here with undefeated Alabama. "We have no chance for victory," Cravath told the United Press, "and about the only way we would have anything resembling a chance would be for a big, driving rain to come up that might spoil some of the effectiveness of Harry Gilmer's passes. SECOND STRINGERS ILL Cravath said that right now nine of his second stringers were down with the flu, but all the members of the first team who were sick last week had recovered. "We can't win because we have absolutely no passing attack," Cravath moaned, but in the next breath added: "Keep an eye on our Ted Tannehill he might toss a few that will stirtle you." Cravath said that he talked to Coach John Barnhill of the University of Tennessee the club which the Trojans beat, 25 to 0, in the 1945 bowl game 'and Barnhill didn't offer much in the way of encouragement.

HANG ONTO HAT "My Tennessee team this year (Special Staff Correspondence) HIGHLAND, Dec. 29 The East Highlands store, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Tony Haun, has been sold to Guy Stockton of San Bernardino. Mr.

Stockton has been about the store for a number of days acquainting himself with the business and patrons but he will officially take possession on Jan. 1. Mr. Stockton has been with the Weber Baking company of San Bernardino for the past nine years. He is not a stranger in the district and he and his father are Highland orange growers.

Mr. and Mrs. Stockton and family will make their home in East Highlands. Mr. and Mrs.

Haun who have owned the East Highlands store for more than two years have bought a business in Big Bear valley which they will take possession of Jan. 1. 'ADAMS IN S. F. James B.

Adams, ship's cook 3c, arrived in San Francisco on Christmas eve, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Adams. He spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Bate-man and Dr. Esther Perry, formerly of East Highlands in Berkeley. In two weeks he expects to come home on leave. "Jimmie" has been in service a year and a half. He was shipped out soon after induction and this is his first trip home from the Pacific in 16 months.

He came from Japan. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Browning and family, including Mr.

and Mrs. Chester A. Rule and daughter, Arlene; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Adams and children, Willis Dorothy and Leslie; Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Huffman of Redlands, the Rev. and Mrs. C. V.

Browning and daughters, Edna, Lois and Nellie of El Cajon, were Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Browning and children, Dorothy Ellen John at their home in Redlands, Mr. and Mrs.

George spent the holiday in Modesto with their daughter, Miss Margaret Sams. A family Christmas tree party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Hidden on Christmas morning, special guests being Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Hidden, Miss Gertrude Hidden and Mrs. Betty Lyon of Hollywood. The Christmas dinner was held at the Charles Hidden home, covers being laid for Mr. and Mrs.

Lloyd E. Hidden and children, Mary, Jimmie, Carla and Claudia; Mrs. Betty Lyon and daughters, Donna May, Alberta and Roberta; Mr. and Mrs. Hidden and Miss Gertrude Hidden.

The Lloyd Hidden's elder son, Lloyd Hidden seaman 1c, who is attending machinist's mate school in Norman, had a several days leave and he accompanied one of his buddies to St. Louis where he was an over-Christmas guest. While he in St. Louis he also visited his grandmother's cousin, Dr. C.

O. Johnson. AT SANTA ANA Mr. and Mrs. Frank L.

Cram! Cardinals Defeat Vegas Team In Fast-Moving Cage Battle Camp, Auxiliary Plans Session Officers Will Be Installed Jan. 2 Sam Collins camp and auxiliary of the Colton United Spanish War Veterans will hold a joint meeting Wednesday, Jan. 2, in the Masonic temple in Colton. A potluck supper served at 6:30 p.m., will be followed by a short business meeting. At 8 p.m., Marie Creech of the Riverside auxiliary, acting as installing officer, will officiate at the installation of new officers.

The team from the San Bernardino auxiliary will assist Many visitors from surrounding communities are expected to at tend the ceremony. The Colton team will officiate at the San Bernardino auxiliary installation on the following night, with Hazel Lusk presiding as the installing officer. Mattisons Reunited At Christmas Time Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L.

Mattison and sons, Louis and Clarence; and daughter, LaVonne, left Thursday evening for their home in Baton Rouge, after spending a few days with relatives in Colton, Bloomington and Redlands. For the first time in 18 years, Mr. and Mrs. George Mattison of Colton Heights addition, had the pleasure of having their three sons with them during the Chrst-mas season. The sons were Edwin L.

of Baton Rouge, Glenn who recently moved to Colton from Kansas, and George of Colton Heights addition. The Mattisons with their families were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Fenstermacher "of Bloomington on Christmas day. Other guests were Mr.

and Mrs. Cleo Fenstermacher and children of Redlands Legion Auxiliary to Meet on Wednesday A meeting of the American Legion auxiliary of Colton will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the American Legion clubhouse. A report on the membership drive will be given. A social hour will follow the business meeting.

Twenty fifth district meeting of the auxiliary will be held Jan. 8 at the Redlands legion clubhouse. Dinner will be at 7 and reservations must be in by Jan. 2. Reservations can be placed by calling Mrs.

Bessie Russell, Colton 866-W. Sweep Stakes At Santa Anita Honeymoon Leads Way in Cal-Breds' Race Before 48,000 ARCADIA, GPV-Louis B. May ers Honeymoon yesterday won the one-mile California Breeders Champion stakes, $25,000 added, for 2-year-olds, before an opening day crowd of 48,000 at Santa Anita park. Mayer's three-way entry swept the race, the year's test for California-bred juveniles. Moneybags was second oy two lengtns, ana Charivari third.

H. N. Isenberg'g Going With Me ran fourth In a strung-out field. Jockey Longden rode the winner, whose time was 1:38 45. The Mayer entry paid $2.80, $2.50, $2.40.

All three horses ar by the imported Australian sire Beau Pere. RUN IN HEAVY FOG The race was run in a heavy fog which obscured the far side of the track, and added to the suspense of the largest opening day crowd in Santa Anita's nine seasons of racing. The previous attendance high on inaugural day was 42,355. Mayer, the nation's second ranking money winner of the year, grossed $29,165 on yesterday's three entries, divided as follows I Honeymoon, Moneybags $6,000, and Charivari $3,000. Going With Me's fourth place paid $1,500.

Total gross value of tha stake was $36,325. Eight horses faced the starting gate. The pari mutuel handle for tha feature was $419,780, a new high for a single race on opening day. The day's total handle for tha eight races was $2,413,337. SHELHAMER INJURED Earlier, Jackey Alf Shelhamer was seriously injured in a spectacular five-horse spill in the third race.

Shclhamer was aboard Bobber, one of four horses which fell over Airflake, after the horse broke an ankle and toppled near the half-mile pole. The jockey suffered a fractured collar bone. The other jockeys, including Otto Grohs, aboard Airflake, were not seriously hurt. The stewards, however, refused Grohs mounts in the remaining races on the day's card. Grohs was bringing Airflake around from the outside when the horse's ankle snapped.

Mrs. Elizabeth Arden Graham's Maine Chance farm, nation's top money-winning stable, failed to add to its $589,170 total when Magnific Duel and Colony Boy ran out in the third and fourth races, respectively. First race 6 maiden pursa $3,000: time 1:14 15: He Doee (Pederson) 20.00. 10.10, 7.001 Pasco- babe (Stevenson) zalo (N. Pariso) (Stevenson) 9.90, 6.40; Pasanon.

15.50. scraicnea Charlight, Miracle Bill, Black Fox, Gold Gazer. Second race 6 3 yrt. and up, purse time 1:12 35 First Admiral (T. Atkinson) 17.20, 8.30.

6.80; Infinity Sheik (R. Neves) 11.40, 7.20; Chickie D. D. (C. Steven, son) 19.00.

Scratched Chansigan, Ve. gas Chance, Joe Burger, Charlie No ble. Third race 6 3 and up, purse time 1:13 25: Joby K. (G. Zufelt) 57.20.

20.60. 10.50 K-O-Justice (J. Longden) 6.60, 5 30; Mantelite (L. Balaski) 9.50. Scratched Port Blue, Lady Sweepster, Foiled, Alarush.

Fourth race 6 2 purse time 1:11 35: Gatia Damion (R. Neves) 7.10, 4.70, 4.20 Widows. Peak (J. Longden) 5.40, 3.90 Darby D-Day (T. Atkinson) 4.90.

Scratched Harveys Pal. Fifth race 6 3 yrs. and up, purse time 1:11 15. Ariel Lad (G. Woolf) 7.70, 3.00, 2.60 High Resolve (C.

Corbett) 2.50, 2.30; Quick Reward (J. Adams) 2.90. Sixth race One mile, 2 foaled in California (California Breeder! Champion Stakes), $25,000 added; time 1:38 45. A Honeymoon (J. Longden) 2 80, 2.50, 2.40: A Moneybags (J.

Adams) 2.50, 2.40: A Charivari (W. Bailey) 2.40. Scratched Ten Grand. A L. 9.

Mayer entry. Seventh race 6 3 yrs. and up, purse time 1:10 45: El Lobo (G. Zufelt) 5.90, 3.80, 2.60; Lou-Bre (R. Permane) 4.80.

2.90; Pride of Hygro R. Neves) 2.50. Scratched On Down. Eighth race 1 116 miles, 3 and up. purse, W.000 time 1:46: Ever Roll (W.

Bailey) 16.70, 8 40 5.10: Wire Briar (J. Longden) 6.20, 4.40; Onasarl (A. Skoronskl) 3.90. Scratched Queen Justice, U. Salute, Market Place.

Jock Sutherland Will Coach Pro Steelers PITTSBURGH OB Dr. John Bain (Jock) Sutherland was named coach and vice president of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team of the National professional league yesterday. Officials of the club announced that Sutherland, former coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the University of Pittsburgh, had signed a five-year around-the-year contract. The salary was not disclosed. De Paul Basketball Team Suffers Defeat CHAMPAIGN, 111.

(IP) Illinois, suddenly finding its scoring punch in the second half, upset De previously undefeated Blue De. mons last night, 56 to 27, although it couldn't stop the Demons George Mikan, who tallied 23 points. son and family, and they returned home Wednesday. The Crams talked to Mrs. Nellie Carter Cram and daughters in Uvalde, Texas The Highlanders who motored to Uvalde to spend Christmas with Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Jay White cotton Jr. (Lucile Cram) left there Saturday for home, Mr. and Mrs. Gowan E.

Evans and daughter Miss Carol, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Evans spent Christmas with the latter's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Burnam and daughter Dolores at their home in San' Bernardino.

Mr. and' Mrs. P. W. Earls had a Christmas Eve party and three for the family with twenty-five relatives present.

Gifts were dis tributed and a merry evening en ioyed. Mr. and Mrs. Earls have received word from their son Elax, that he left Guam on De cember 15 for home. Another son, P.

W. Earls Seaman 2c is home from San Diego for a nine days leave with his wife and daughter, Nancy. Navy Chief Homer E. Emmer ton spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Sopha J.

Emmerton and his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Stewart. Mrs. Betty Seely and daughter, Miss Elaine, and Mrs. C.

P. Collins enjoyed a holiday trip on Wednesday, motoring to Glendale to visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard Scott and sons. They called on the A.

A. Moran family, of Mrs. Seely and daughter, at their home in Ontario and had luncheon in Pomona en route. HAS YULE GUESTS Mrs. John P.

Coy had for Christmas guests Mayor W. C. Seccombe, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sec-combe, Evelyn and Bobbie Seccombe of San Bernardino, Bill Seccombe, with the Navy in San Diego, Mr.

and Mrs. Lynn Miller, and month-old-baby daughter Peggy Lynn, Mrs. James Kistler, Mrs. Clifford Coy and children, Johnny and Betty Jean and Mrs. Maude Rausch.

Mrs. Kistler (Mary Lou Seccombe) has been with her husband, who has been stationed in Texas, but she returned home as he was transferred to Mississippi. Lt. Clifford Coy was in Okinawa and Mr. and Mrs.

Jack Coy and daughter went to St. Joseph, Missouri, for Christmas. Jack telephoned his mother of their safe arrival in St. Joseph. Mr.

and Mrs. James N. Burkett Jr. and daughter Karen spent Christmas with the senior Bur-kett's in Los Angeles. The Harry Weltons had as their guests Christmas eve, Mr.

and Mrs. Warren Steigleman and Mrs. Lillian Dorman of San Bernardino, and Miss Beth Gray of Los Angeles and for the traditional Christmas dinner had as their guests, Mr. and Mrs. John R.

Dickinson of Hemet, and Miss Gray. In the evening the group motored to Loma Linda and joined the family of Charles Dickinson, who had as their special guests, Mr. Dickinson's William Dickinson, and wife of Santa Monica. Miss Round Table Knights Enjoy Gathering The Knightes of the Round Table and their ladies had a social gathering Friday evening at the I home of Mr. and Mrs.

C. McGlash- an Taylor, 935 West Highland avenue, Mrs. G. David Askley was co-hostess. The group sang Christmas carols, and Donald Aplin of Highlands told of early Christmas days in the valley.

Prof. Ralph Reynolds, associate professor of business administration at the University of Redlands, talked on "The Experiences of a Yank in England During the War." At the close of the evening, refreshments were served. Present were the Messrs. and Mmes. J.

G. Chapman, P. H. Brown, Ingham, C. C.

Reasoner, II. C. Deming, Ralph Reynolds, John Randolph, W. G. Cross, C.

McGlashan Taylor; Mmes. Farran, T. O. Harrawood, Randolph G. David Ackley; and the Misses Aplin, Evelyn Cross, Robinson; and Messrs.

Isaac Ford, Dr. L. E. Nelson, D. G.

Aplin, G. N. Robinson, F. B. Hewitt, and Clifford Eagle.

New Chairman to Preside at Meeting The Jewell circle of the Colton Jewell Memorial Methodist church will meet at 2 p.m. on Jan. 3, at the home of Mrs. O. W.

Williamson, 351 Kelly Lane. A business and social meeting will be held and the new chairman, Mrs. William Veale, will preside over the first meeting of her term. Carlos Garcia, a pedestrian, was struck and killed by a south bound car on Eighth street at the street intersection in Colton at 5:45 p.m. yesterday, according to Deputy E.

P. Doyle, who investigated for Coroner R. E. Williams Doyle said the car was driven by Harry N. Castle, 61, member of a prominent Grand Terrace family Mr.

Garcia; 54, of 142 South La Cadena, Colton, was crossing Eighth street from west to east when struck by the Castle auto mobile. Garcia was dead when an ambulance arrived a few minutes later. OFFICERS INVESTIGATE Assistant Chief of Police Har vey Hubbs, and Police Officers Lowell Flannery and Ralph Miles investigated the accident. No citations were issued or arrests made. Wnether any inquest be held had not been decided last night.

The body was removed to the I. M. Knopsnyder Son mortuary where funeral arrangements are pending. The street intersection is where La Cadena continues toward Riverside as an extension of Eighth street. The road formerly turned east of the gas plant but now runs diagonally southwest.

A five-way intersection is created by the two southerly extensions of Eighth. Mrs. James Collins Returns to Colton Colton friends will be happy to learn of the return of Mrs. James A. Collins, the former Edna Mer-ryfield, and son, Steven.

Mrs. Collins is residing with her parents at 460 West I street, Colton, for the time being. Sgt. James A. Collins, husband of Mrs.

Collins, is still stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, and expects to return some time in March. He has served two years overseas with the military government headquarters. Formerly employed by the Southern California Gas. Sgt. Collins will return to his wife and family in Colton and establish residence here.

Bridge Party Held At Reynolds Home A bridge party Thursday evening at the home of Prof, and Mrs. Ralph E. Reynolds, 509 Chapel street, noted the birthday of Prof. Reynolds. High prize for women was awarded to Mrs.

Vernon Tolle, and high prize for men to Prof. S. Guy Jones. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Present were Dr.

and Mrs. Vernon Tolle, Prof, and Mrs. S. Guy Jones, Prof, and Mrs. Ellis Davies, Mr.

and Mrs. A. R. Schultz and Prof, and Mrs. Reynolds.

Southland Employment Near Peacetime Levels LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 (IB-Employment in Southern Califor nia is approaching normal peacetime levels, but Los Angoles is still a surplus labor area, Ray mond Krah, acting state director of the United States employment service offices said today. In summarizing the year's employment developments, Krah said that nonwar employment was compensating more fully than had been expected for the severe cutbacks in war production. Vickery Quits Maritime Commission Position WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 (P The White House today announced that the president has accepted the resignation of Vice-Adm.

Howard L. Vickery as vice-chairman of the maritime commission. Admiral Vickery 'asked to be relieved because of health. He was detailed by the Navy to the maritime commission in 1937 and since then has had supervision of the ship design and construction for the merchant marine. L.

A. Police to Arrest All Drunken Persons LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 UP) Acting Police Chief Joseph F. Reed has ordered officers to arrest all drunken persons, pedestrians as well as drivers, found on the streets during the New Year's holiday to "reduce traffic deaths and injuries." ELYRIA, OHIO, Dec. 29 UP) Ex-Serviceman Leonard E.

Smith, 25, who police said admitted mar rying four 17-year-old girls within three years, was charged wit'" bigamy today. one that met U.S.C. in the bowl last year," Barnhill told Cravath "and, Marse Jeff, unless you are a lot stronger than you were then, why, hang on to your hat, mister. You ain't seen nolhin yet. Cravath said his scouts had in formed him that Gilmer "passes better when rushed than when he has time which spoiled one of his strategic plans.

The Trojan coach came up with this possible starting lineup barring unforeseen accidents: ends Harry Adelman and Don Willum- son; tackles, Jack Musick and John Aguirre; guards, John Rea and either Ben Lardizabal or Vic Vasicek; center Joe Bradford; quarterback, Jerry Bowman; left half, Ted Tannehill; right half, Bobby Morris; fullback, Jerry Mc-Nutt. PRACTICE IN BOWL Both teams practiced in the Rose bowl yesterday, with the Crimson Tide taking the morning shift, the Trojans the afternoon. Both Cravath and Coach Frank Thomas of the visitors said that there would be no practice today and the squads would watch the west coast professional football championship match between the Hollywood Bears and the Oakland Giants. points in each half to be high point man for the evening. Os borne, guard for the visitors, led his teammates with 11 points, The Cardinals led 13-9 at the half and 25-13 at the beginning of the last period.

Coach Norman Fawley used his reserves freely throughout the game, and many promise to become definite threats to the regulars before the season ends. Lineups: San Bernardino (33) Henthorn (4) F. Henley (12) F. Wilson (5) C. Wilkins (2) G.

Las Vegas (24) Borsack (2) Hardy (4) Eyre (b Stark Claypool G. Osborna (11) Scoring subs: San Bernardino, Da vies (3). Roberts (1), Shaddy (1) Adams (3), Woods (2); Las Vegas, Fair (1). 86-Yard Heave Ties Grid Game DALLAS, Texas, (TP) A game Waco High school football team that wouldn't give up connected with an 86-yard touchdown aerial heave in the third quarter yesterday to gain a 7-7 tie with favored Highland Park and share the Tex as high school football title for 1945. An all-time record crowd of that jammed the Cotton bowl got what they came to see a thrill packed ball game between two evenly matched teams with the outcome in doubt from the opening whistle to the final gun.

Highland Park scored midway in the second period after recovering a Waco fumble on the latter's 23. Golden Bears Beaten By Utah's Hoopsters RENO, (IP) The University of Utah last night put on a terrific burst of speed in the last six minutes to defeat the University of California, 43 to 31, and win the Reno invitational basketball tournament. In the consolation game, Nevada romped to a 47-30 victory over Stanford before 3,500 spectators. Weakened Troy Team Loses to Fox Cagers LOS ANGELES, (TP) With three regulars missing because of illness, the University of Southern California basketball team went down to defeat last night before an All-Star Twentieth Century Fox team 56-38. The Trojans looked ragged throughout and trailed 23-10 at halftime.

LOS ANGELES, (TP) Play-byplay description of the Rose bowl football game will be broadcast to U.S. roops overseas by 234 armed forces radio stations, Major Martin Work, commandant of the armed forces radio service, revealed last night went to Santa Ana on Saturday I Gray returned to Los Angeles with and were over-Christmas guests ofMr. and Mrs. William Dickinson. By DICK CAFFROY The San Bernardino High school Cardinals emerged on the long end of a 33-24 score over the Las Vegas High school five last night on the Junior College court.

The Cards took the lead in the early minutes of the second period of a fast moving battle, that resembled a football game in the second half rather than a basketball contest. Two of the visitors were banished from the game because of fouls and one Cardinal was given the gate when he became too ambitious in fighting for the ball. Bob Henley paced the S.B.H.S. quintet all the way, gathering six Gaels, Cowboys ported Ready NEW ORLEANS, iff) Pleased with their teams' sharp edge, the coaches of St. Mary's Galloping Gaels and the Oklahoma A.

M. Cowboys plan only "honing" exercises for Sunday and Monday in final preparation for the Sugar bowl football game here Jan. 1. Coach Jim Phelan of the Gaels put his charges through their last rough work yesterday at Edge-water Park, and said he was satisfied that "the kids" were ready, physically and mentally. "Stropping" will continue until the Gaels break camp Monday.

Apprentice Jockey Injured During Fall ARCADIA (IP) Apprentice Jockey Bill Swigart suffered a sprained back and possible other injuries yesterday when his mount, Our Guest, reared and fell in the starting gate during a workout at Santa Anita race track. Swigart, under contract to Trainer Harry Woods, was pinned against the back bar of the gate. He was rushed to a hospital for observation. Holy Cross Player Leaves His Sick Bed MIAMI, Fla. UP) Holy Cross' hopes for a victory over Miami in the Orange bowl here New Year's day brightened when Tailback Stan Koslowski wobbly but willing left his sick bed for a light workout with the squad.

"He'll play if the doctor says so and only on that condition," said Coach John da Grosa. Camp Ross Defeats U.C.L.A. Cage Team LOS ANGELES (IP) Camp Ross defeated the University of California at Los Angeles 67-49 last night in trfe Bruins' last practice game before diving into the Pacific coast conference basketball schedule. Lutheran Church Choir Holds Party Thursday night the home of the Rev. and Mrs.

Carl Miller, 232 West Olive avenue, was the scene of the choir Christmas party of the Redlands Evangelical Lutheran church. During the evening games were played, with prizes going to Mrs. Guy Cortner, Mrs. John Bach, and Miss Helen Sue Wright. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments were served by the hostess.

The evening was concluded with the singing of Christmas carols by the creche. The house was decorated in the Yuletide theme. Present were Mrs. Helen Wright, Mrs. John Bach, Mrs.

Guy Cortner, Mrs. Carl Miller, Miss Goldis Paulson, and Miss Helen Sue Wright. State Guard to Hold Rifle Meet Today Interested members of the Colton state guard will meet at the guard headquarters in the Colton City yards today at 8 a.m. to attend the rifle shoot at the old regular Army range near Red-lands. A prize will be awarded to the person with the best score.

The meet will last until 1:30 and in case of rain, will be postponed. Mrs. Frank Fctron of Upland spent Christmas with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burger, here.

Mr. and F. L. Westhaquer and children Gene, Marie and Billy of Long Beach, were week end guests of Capt. and Mrs.

M. J. Peterson. Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Koch were Mrs. Evelyn Loch and sons Jim and Dick of Upland. Mr. and Mrs. John Swoap of Cucamonga, Miss Sarah Winkler and Mr.

Hill of San Bernardino. Dinner guests' at the home of Mrs. Alice Hippard on Christmas day were Mr. and Mrs. C.

W. Hippard of Orange. Capt. and Mrs. M.

J. Peterson and son, Martin and George Hoppe of Etiwanda. Mr. and Mrs. A.

A. Werner were guests at a family Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C.

Thompson in Upland. Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H.

Frost were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Frost and son Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Gelse Keough (Eleanor Frost) and sons of Pomona, Raymond Frost, Mrs.

J. W. Swing (Marian Frost) and son Jackie of San Bernardino. FUNERAL SERVICE HELD FOR MARK B. HICKCOX Hi Tri Girls Hold Annual Reunion The annual reunion dinner for Hi Tri girls of Colton was held Friday evening at the California hotel in San Bernardino.

Hi Tri members and alumni met in the main dining room of the hotel where a ham dinner was served. Holiday decorations added a festive note. The indiivdual place-cards were adorned by carolers. Beverly Larson, president of the Colton Union High school Hi Tri organization, welcomed everyone. Approximately 70 members were present.

Program chairman, Arlene Houses arranged an interesting program for the girls. The group joined in community singing and "Ave Maria" was sung by Shirley Sinclair, accompanied by IVinifrcd Sinclair. A reading was given by Elaine May. Helen Kaiser played "Claire be Lune." Candidates for the ideal Hi Tri girl were chosen, the winner to be announced later. The group concluded the evening by singing "Auld Lang Syne." Mrs.

Virginia Trevitt, advisor of the group, attended. Lincoln Executive Board to Convene A meeting of the Colton Lincoln P.T.A. executive board will be held Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. in the Lincoln school auditorium, at which time procedure books will be distributed.

Guest speaker will be Ethel Meares whose subject will be "Books and Their Outlines." There was no business meeting at the Thursday night meeting, so the Jan. 2 meeting will be an open board meeting. Presence of all members is requested. (Special Staff Correspondence) ETIWANDA, Dec. 29 Funeral services were held at the Stone mortuary in Upland for Mark B.

Hickcox, who passed away Christmas morning at the San Antonio Community hospital, in Upland. Mark, who was a native of Eti-wanda was one of the community's best loved citizens and the entire community mourns his loss. He was injured in an automobile accident in Long Beach one month prior to his death, but hopes were entertained for his recovery until he contracted pneumonia. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma C.

Hickcox, a son Mark Boynton Hickcox and a daughter, Patricia of Etiwanda; five brothers and ore sister. Mrs. Flo Ogan of Ontario and friend Miss O'Neal of South Dakota, were guests at the John Scott home over Christmas. Justice and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly, Mr.

and Mrs. Allan Donnelly ard Mrs. Lue B. Donnelly were guests at a fami'y dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs.

Frank Dooley in Pomona Christmas day. Mrs. Dooley remained for a longer visit.