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Vol. 62 No. 131 SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1938 EIGHT PAGES Monterey Bay Golf Club House Razed By Flames New Dance To Feature Fiesta Party Council Goine; Lambeth Walk Conscious U. S. Sends Protests To Japanese Daughter Of Iowa Resident Killed In Bomb Raid Where Flames Raged Furiously This Morning Manager Is "War Of The Worlds" Broadcast Creates Panic In The East H.

G. Wells' Famous Yarn On the Air Too Realistic; Thousands Take Story As News; Pandemonium Rages NEW YORK (UP) The Federal Communications commission investigated a radio program today which caused thousands of persons in every part of the country to believe that the eastern United States had been invaded by creatures from the planet Mars in the first engagement of a "War of the Worlds." Frank R. McNinch, chairman of the commission, ordered the Columbia Broadcasting company to supply him with a copy of the script and a transcription of the broad- The hysteria following the one-hour radio dramatic program swamped police and newspapers of New York and of New Jersey towns and The city dads have gone Urn-both Walk conscious. Mayor Hinkle nnd the council will lead the entire city In this latest of late dance sensations. So It was announced at the Fiesta committee meeting at Brownie's Tavern Ihis noon.

The occasion will be the Santa Cruz, Birthday celebration dunce to be held ut the Casino on Saturday, November 10. In commenting Mayor Hinkle, honorary rlialnnuu of the Fiesla commlltee, said: "That dance Is easy. Anybody can do It. It Is -iCl cities where the Martian adventurers were said to have landed, killing thousands of persons after they left their space rocket. But It was not limited to the appropriate that the newest dance Arthur Nyhus, Fertile, Iowa.

i should be the theme of our birth- Nyhus, a member of (lie Amerl-day ball. Hayent we a new clly fan Brelhren hall, a new highway neuring com- pletlon. and a new auditorium Wlls hu familv nt way?" s'on headquarters at Tnngpen So the Lambeth Walk will bo when Japanese made their the theme of the Saturday night rn(, Nyhug ttm, 8.yettl.. dance following one of the largest fireworks displays ever staged at oUl a Ruth, were the beach. PKOFKSHIONAL BAMCfcRS According to American consu- The pluns of the committee lar authorities at Hankow, the call for an outstanding team of Japanese had been advised off 1-professional dancers who will daily in advance of the raid of demonstrate the more intricate the locality of the mission build-steps of the Lumbeth Walk.

Fol- lugs, and the buildings had been lowing this exhibition the entire marked prominently with the gathering will Join in the dance, American flug. with the mayor and council tuk- At Hankow, American and Int the lead, according to the British nuvy authorities protested schedule. ho the Jupanese a Japanese A ten-piece hand will furnish gentries were halting and search- '(Beautiful Monterey Bay Golf Clubhouse, which was this morning, with an approximate loss of Council Allows Claims For Lots On Church Street WORLD WIDE FLASHJNEWS Condensed For A Busy Reader HALFBACK 1MKS JOLIET. III. (U.R) Angelo Tre-pane, halfback on the Statevllle Prison football team, died yesterday of a brokeu neck received In a pructlce scrimmage.

He entered the prison last May for robbery. fOMIOHKR PIKS LONDON (U.R) A. Emmett Adorns, 4 8, Internationally known composer who died yesterday, wrote a song, "Life's Great Sunset," with Instructions that It be published after his death, It was learned today. Adams composed "The Bells of St. Mary's" and "God Bring You Back To Me." NKARLV READY SAN DIEGO (U.R) Workmen began assembling the rotating Unatch up in their flight.

Police machinery, of the 200-Inch cars screamed through streets Mt. Palomar telescope today aS0f a gCore of towns, responding to the last of the heavy equipment frenzied alarms, was safely housed Inside the ob- The reaction was bitter and the servatory. The 310,000 pound Columbia Broadcasting system, horseshoe bearing arrived whose network the program the mountain yesterday after itja dramatization of II. G. Wells' hud been transported from Sun novel, "The War of the Worlds" Almost Fire Victim Early Morning Blaze Loss Is Near $35,000 The picturesque Monterey Bay Golf clubhouse, snug gled among the oaks atop the Soquel hills, was nothing but a pile of smoldering de- bris today after an early morning fire had razed the structure to its foundation, periling the life of the resi dent manager.

Loss ia esti mated at approximately $35,000. Believed caused by a spark from the open fireplace or a cigarette stub, the blaze was far advanced when Mnnuger Bob Carpenter waa awakened by the crackling ot flames and fulling timbers to fight his way through the smoke to freedom, He occupied quarters Carpenter I lately telephoned for help, Forest Ranger Charles Wilcher and his Felton fire suppression crew of six making a fast trip to arrive shortly after 5 o'clock this morning. By then the building was a rag ing inferno, the roof over the main lounge having caved in and with the flames licking at the annex in which the showers and lockers are housed. Inability to got tho pump, which furnishes wutor to the awlmlmng pool, started deluyed operations but with the fire crew successful In preventing the spread of the blaze to the locker room. Progress of the fire was marked by frequent explosions as the expensive liquor store ot Carpenter's went up In smoke.

Nickels blown from a slot machine were gathered by souvenir hunters' while coins from a cigarette' vending machine were found burned into a molten muss. NOTIUNU SALVA(iHl) Carpenter, who ciime here from Murysvllle nearly two years ago to lake over management ot the cluhhousu, suld that another few minutes uud he would have been engulfed In burning maelstrom. He was unable to salvage a thing In his' race for life. An expensive $125 rudlo owned by F. R.

Fulmar uud linen ware owned by Kerrlck's laundry went up In smoke. Carpenter said a dinner party, had been held ut the clubhouse lust night but had broken up fairly early. He went to bed himself about 1:30 this morning. A large screen had been In place before the flrepluce. IH IliT IX H)i The clubhouse, built In 1930 at a cost of around $25,000, was the property of the State Insurance Board, which took over the property on a mortgage and has been liquidating it since then.

Sale ot property is bundled by the Monterey Bay Properties company ot which Orln 10, "Babe" Holllng-bery, couch of Washington State College football a in, Is president. The clubhouse was believed to be fully covered by Insurance, although Harry Benjumln, manager from the Insurance board, could not be reached today for confirmation. Wes Miller, professional ut the course, wus out of town competing lu the tournament at the El Cumlno club over the week-end and did not learn of the conflagration until late today. He wus reported to have lost a large quuntltlty of clothing in the blaze. Nephew Of Mr.

And Mrs. Kay Killed By Auto Word was received this morning by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kay of 683 Mission street that Billy Bird, a nephew, was killed in an auto accident early this morning near Los Angeles. Billy's brother Francis was seriously hurt in the same accident.

Mr. and Mrs. Kay and their daughters, Mrs. Grimwood and Adele Marsh of San Francisco, left today for Los Angeles to attend the funeral. Mr.

Kay's Jewelry shop at 255 Pacific avenue will be closed tor a few days until he returns, SHANGHAI U.R) United States authorities have protested to the Japanese against two Incidents Involving Americans, It was learned today. At Helping, American emhnssy authorities protested the killing by Japanese bombing planes of Phoebe 3, daughter of In Alilul-lcnn anil Itl-HUh Rullnl'g a Japanese officer anologlaed. He said that the Bentrles believed the sailors were French and that the Japanese were not permitting French sailo outside the French concession, Extra Police To War On Pranksters Minor Cases Of Vandalism Reported Hobgoblins may roam the streets and black cuts unci witches Htruy abroad tonight but the police force, augmented by the summer cxtritH, wlll have warm welcome for any who feel Inclined toward vandalism in the celebration of Hallowe'en. Chief of Police Al Huntsman Issued a stern warning to merrymakers thut their holiday pranks must be kept within bounds and the property of others left unmolested. Minor ucts of mischief were reported over the week-end but with no serious damage dono by early celebrants.

Mrs. A. Hiunclil of 71 Walnut avenue reported the loss of a gate, a fence was reported damaged at 333 Mission street while a door at the high school gym was taken from its hinges but left nearby. Of a more serious nature was the turning in of two fulse fire alurms last night, one from Second and Main street and another from Mission street and Young-love avenue. Fire Chief K.

S. Tall pointed out that every fire alarm entailed considerable risk with the speeding engine and promised stiff penalty for any caught tuni ng In a fulse alarm. 'Triangle' Row Brings Police And Stiff Fine The "eternal triangle' was blamed by police for a bloody fist fight on Third street yesterday principals In which drew heavy fines in police court here this morning. Loren Carscadden was fined $10 while Arden A. Music failed to appear and forfeited his $20 ball.

Carscadden was reported to have returned from Salinas to find Music and Mrs. Carscadden together. The two combatants were badly scratched and bruised when police arrived to break up the battle. New Member Of Graves Family A baby boy, who has been chris tened Ronald Edward, arrived on the morning of October 30, at Santa Cruz hospital, tor Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Graves. The new ar rival weighed 6 pounds and Dr. Mahlon McPherson was In attendance. Graves Is one of the em ployes of Horsnyder's Drug Store Diego by a 26-wheel trniler pulled by three ten-ton trucks. ANOTHF.K WALKOIT ANTIOCH, Cal (U.R) Approximately 60 American Federation of Labor workers on the Contra Coslu conduit of the Central Valley Water project walked off their Jobs today for the third time In three months.

REFORM HTtH'K KXCHANGK WASHINGTON (U.R) The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a program for extensive reforms In rules and practices of the New York Stock Exchange, developed jointly with the exchange following the conviction of former Exchange President Richard F. Whitney. San Jose Visitor Breaks Leg While At Twin Lakes TWIN LAKES Mrs George "Cox of Seventh avenue had the east. In lndlauapolls, an unidentified woman ran down the main aisle of St. Paul's Episcopal church, srylng: "The world is coming to an end." The congregation was hastily dismissed.

In Toledo, 0., three persons fainted at telephones while trying to call police. In Chicago, persons ran out of restaurants without finishing their meals. In Salt Lake City, residents packed their belongings and were only dissuaded from fleeing their homes by proof that It was all just entertainment. PANIC IN FAST But in the east, in the country being subjected to the "invasion." hysteria and riot was general. Several persons came forward! to swear they saw the rocket land and "strange creatures" climb out of It.

In New a N. re ds fled from "two city" 'carry In gf lW httt possessions could was broadcast, was inundated with protest telegrams and telephone calls and Its press department was busy with explanations and apologies. In Washington, Frank R. McNinch, cliuinuau of the Federal Communications commission, announced that he would invest (gate ol once. He said he hud received no complaints, but that the commission could Investigate wltliou'.

having received complaints. "Apparently the broadcast was quite he suld. The broadcasting system had taken every precaution to prevent anyone thinking Its program was real. Programs listings In Sunday newspapers had announced that the time betwen 9 and 9 p. m.

would be taken by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theater of the Air In "The War of the Worlds." Welles, the playwright and actor, opened the program with a detailed exposition of the series of which the program was a part. Then, four times during the hour broadcast, an announcer broke in to inform listener that was a play. In Clinton, N. a woman ran tfior Daa lauen. i lie uev.

nomas Thomas quieted the congregation, then prayed for deliverance. TFLKGRAPR COMPAMRS WHY Telegraph companies reported that they were delivering tele- handled so many calls in such a short period. "They're bombing New Jersey," one excited voice informed police "How do you know?" "I heard it on the radio, then I went to the roof and saw the smoke from the bombs drifting toward New York. What shall do?" In Orange, N. a man raced into a theater to warn the audi ence, but the manager, who I hadn't heard the program, i wouldn't let him.

No one was more surprised than officials of the Columbia Broadcasting system and Welles. Early today, the system, in behalf of Welles, issued this statement: "Orson Welles, in behalf of the Mercury Theater -of the Air, is deeply regretful to learn that the H. O. Wells" fantasy, 'War of the which was designed as entertainment, has caused some destroyed about 5 o'clock $35,000. Stolen Auto Left Hanging Over Cliff Alleged Driver Held In Jail Faces Charge C.

P. Feurer, bartender nt Lip id's Shuck on Cat heart street. and daytime picket outside the Postal Lunch, was being held in the clly Jail today facing possible automobile theft or dlsliirblns the peace charges; Feurer was alleged to have admitted that he took a car belonging to his employer, Guldo Llppl. lust night and drove it out the West Cliff drive, narrowly escaping plunging 'over the cliff beyond the lighthouse, The automobile wus found Willi the front wheels hanging over the precipice, only failure of the rear wheels to find traction lu tho wet ground preventing plunge to the beach below, offi cers suld. Feurer was picked up by Officer Tom Leonard nearby as walked toward Siinlu Cruz.

Leonard said Feurer hud been drinking. Latest Thing In Model Home To Be Revealed Plans and specifications tor a new type of home construction, in all details, havo been iccepted and approved by the city department, This new home is to be built on Trescony street by the owner. Its outstanding features are: Fire-proof, water-proof, termite-proof and earth quak e-proot. Joust ruction Is to be of relnforc-jd concrete masonlte tile; entire door area la to be reinforced concrete. Medrooms ure to have Hardwood floors laid over con crete; living room to huve quarry tile.

Ruth utid kitchen floors are to be finished I lie most modern concrete uud lie. Heating and cooling system of his new home Is to he forced gus furnace. All fixtures to be of the most modern design, Including the newest of plumbing fixtures. The kitchen fixtures, Including cabinet, ure to be of the new noli-stalnlng, metal enamel finish. After completion the public is Invited to Inspect this modern home.

Inspection period will lust days. Son Joined C. R. Hayden Family Sunday The arrival of an 8-pound, 6-ounce son to Mr. and Mrs.

Clifford Hayden Is reported today. The arrival, born at the Hanly hospital at 8:50 yesterday morning, is the second child In the family. The mother Is the former Laura McRae uud Mr. Hayden is employed by the Coast Counties in this city. The family home Is nt 1 Pine Pluce, Three-Month Vacation Is Endorsed Santa Cruz Is Backing Up The Vacations, Inc.

That the adoption of a uniform three-months school vacation in the whole of California would mean thousands of dollars to the vacation uveas and especially Suntu Crujs section was the opinion' expressed ut the meeting lit Hotel Palomar Friday evening. Stanley Huffman, Introducing the speaker, Hurvey M. Toy of San Francisco, emphasized the Importance of this movement and dated that the Simla Cruz Cham ber of Commerce1 would be behind It 100 per cent. Mr. Toy outlined the prelimi nary work thai had been done in sending out literature contacting resort and hotel nnd huslui-ss men In other vacation ureas, after in any years trying to get some action from the hourd of education.

Toy staled that the only way to get net ion was by legislation. Introducing Ray Taylor, the speaker puld a high tribute lo his past record ut Hie stale legislature and in view of his wide experience In null mallei's he was confident that with the necessary funds he on Id do much In helping to obtain our object, J. It. Willlumson, speaking for the Seaside Company, heartily endorsed the movement and pledged support and co-operation with the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations in formulating a program to put the mutter before the state senators and assemblymen. It was pointed out that at present the school vacation Is so limited lu certain suctions that It does not permit of families going awuy together as men cannot all be spared in so short a period.

Other Interesting benefits were brought to light and the meeting unanimously endorsed the work ihut has ulready been accomplished by Mr. Toy. Mr. Taylor and ills associates pledged them-lelves to further and greater effort. W.

K. Lock wood, county organizer, was responsible for the meeting with the co-operation of the Chamber of Commerce, S. C. Seaside Co. and Andy Halich, who kindly donated (lie use of the place of meeting.

Murderer Shot By Firing Squad SALT LAKE CITY (UKJohn W. Peering, who was "just a bad egg," was executed today by sheriff's firing sutiud for the mur der May 9 of Oliver H. Meredith. proprietor of a Salt Luke City leather goods store. Deerlng was led into the cold, bleak Utah state prison yard at 6:35 a.

M. S. T. and turned over to Sheriff S. Grant Young of Salt Lake county, charged under Utah's unique capital punishment law with carrying out the execu tion.

At a signal from the sheriff five riflemen, hidden from view of witnesses by double doors of the orison license plate factory, fired simultaneously at 6:45 a. m. The city council this morning voted to nllow claims for $3642 lor the acquisition of the Ambro-slne Warner property on Church street; $11054 for the acquisition of the W. II. Hocking properly on Church street, nnd $2532 ns I he first payment to the architect for the new auditorium.

A resolution wns pnssed to triliiHfer of clly funds lo tli City Hull Improvement fund. Commissioner Weymouth, who ullendcd the American Water Works convention ut Riverside lust week, puld tribute to the efforts of M. C. Hull In trying to the convention for Santa Cru next year. "Bun Krunclsco got tho convention in spile of Hall's ef forts," Weymouth reported.

Given Okeh To Build On BeachFront The clly council this morning voted to grunt a permit to Doug las Morrison of Carmel to construct a new restaurant ut 15 Ks plumule, the property udjacent to the entrance to the whurf. The plnns call for on expenditure of $01100 on the structure, a frame linilillnir with a frontage of 35 feet on the Esplanade. City Englner Roy Fowler ex plained that there Is six feet of property belonging to the city Be tween the proposed structure and the wharf entrance. "The title to this property designates It of roudway," explained Fowler, "so Morrison wlll hove a right of way over It." Mayor C. D.

Hinkle said, "I have talked lo Mr. Morrison and he states that he proposes to build on 35 feet of his 70 feet of frontage on the Esplanade nnd wlll leave the remaining 35 feet cleur. He thinks the building will be an ornament to the section. "I understand he has gone so far that he has the plnns out nnd the building rented. He is within his rights." in I I ner nibblns remarked, "It Is a shame to have building start along the beach.

If others started to build we might have no beach left after a while." The council agreed that Morrison was within his rights and granted the permit to build the new restaurant. J. Littler Dies, Aged 68 J. Sherman Littler, 68, died at his home, 19 Magnolia street, early yesterday morning. A native of Iowa he was an employe of the city and well known here.

Surviving, In addition to his wife. Abble Elizabeth; are two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Fuber and Mrs. Gall Foole: one son, James two brothers, T. M.

and J. Littler, of San Joaquin and Tur- lock; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at White's chapel Tuesday, 2 o'clock, with Rev. V. K.

Allison officiating. the music and the COIUUetitlon wlll be keen for the three big prizes to be offered for the best Lambeth Walkers. The first prize wlll be $25, the second $10 and the third $5. According to well founded ru- mor many of the outstanding clt- Izens are scheduling private in struction to master the new steps. But, according to the mayor, "anyone can do it." Permits For Building At High Level OctoberTotal Shows Strong Octobpr, normally a dull month, found building activity here a brisk pace with the month's permit total reaching today, according to Hie statistics of Building Inspector I).

M. Mcl'helres. The past month suw the start of work on nine new dwellings, representing an investment of over $110,000, with new commercial buildings booming the total another $6000. The month's total was well below the $68,010 figure of September hut with several largo jobs expected to be started this month. McGrath To Be Honor Guest At Lunch Tuesday Congressman John J.

McGrath wlll address a luncheon meeting In his honor to be held in the Hotel Palomar at 12:05 o'clock tomorrow (Tuesday) noon, under the auspices of the Democratic county central committee. Radio station KDON will broad cast his ID minute talk ut 1 o'clock. Pajaro valley residents have arranged a testimonial dinner for Congressman McGrath in the Resetar hotel banquet room at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. Reservations for the Tuesday noon luncheon In Santa Cruz may be made at Democratic headquar ters, 279 Pacific avenue, or at the Hotel Palomar. A delegation from Santa Cruz attended a Democratic rally In the Washington school auditorium, Salinas, at 8 o'clock last night.

Congressman John F. Dockweller spoke on behalf of Culbert L. Olson for governor, igherldan Downey for United states senator. Congressman Mc- Qrath and Gills E. Patterson for lieutenant governor.

Pasatiempo Golf Dinner Postponed The dinner meeting of the Pasatiempo Oolf club scheduled for tonight has been postponed Indefinitely, it was announced today. The club golf match at San Jose was rained out yesterday, but with the San Jose team coming hero this Sunday. misfortune of breaking one of her Into the First Baptist church dur-legs Friday evening. She was1'" services thouting that a me- taken to the Hanly hospltal, where she is recovering as rapidly as could be expected. Mrs.

Cpx Is a teacher In one of the elementary schools In San Jnap pnri cump home tn soend the week-end with her husband. SheKrams from as distant as Califor-was returning from a neighbors inia inqulrlug of the fate of rela-when she stepped off the narrow tives. The telephone companies walk and fell. Mr. Cox was in the reported that rarely had it house listening to the radio and did not hear her calls.

Finally a neighbor heard the call and came to the rescue. HOME BUYS fln.0 tin down, IO Mo. txit 100x136 ft. with ft room modern rustic bungalow! double Rarsgej chicken hue. Fruit, loam soil.

No. 219BA. S200 ilown. 120 Mo. Dandy 4-Km.

Br. nook, modern rustic bungalow on paved Ht. near school, store bus; (Jar. Lot 50x125. No.

2462A. $3000 KM down. Fine modern 7-Km. home on paved St. near Bay Minn.

Also 2-R. cottage with fireplace; Shed; Lot 100x140; Oak fl's. No. 2020A. S420O Term.

-R. rustic bun-1 galow; sun porch; big rear screen porch; Doub. Cor. lot 50x150. No.

2082A. Phone (See WAR, Pag 2, Col. 8).