The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 19

Officers Struggle Through Sea of Mud 1 Little Girl Saved From Boggy Lake Bed Sheriffs officers and firemen waded through a sea of waist-deep mud to rescue a little girl who became mired In the "dry" fists of Big Bear Lake yesterday. Towed out cold and "shaken" but otherwise unhurt after two hours on a tiny patch of solid ground in the middle of a morass was S-year-old Susan Gilbert of EL Monte. Big Bear Lake sheriffs Deputy Roland L. Mellinger got stuck in waist-deep mud in a 5-foot-wide channel just a few feet fmm the shivering pirl and had to retreat to more firm footing. Rescuers then threw a rope across the channel and directed her to slip the looped end orer her head and under her arms.

The four men who waded through 500 yards of mud to reach her then Jerked her quickly across the channel so that she did not sink into it Deputy Charles C. Woodman Jr. and Capt. John Poole of the Big Bear Lake Volunteer Fire Department each took a hand and with assistance from Mel-lineer and Assistant Fire Chief Vem Cawthorn, whisked Susan over the boggy lake bed to safety. She did not require medical treatment.

"She could have drowned in that channel if she had fallen in, but she was real calm through the whole thing. She said she was cold and didn't know how she got stuck out there and she sure wouldn't do it again," said Woodman. Nevertheless, the rescue crew kept reassuring her and urging her to remain calm while the rescue was in progress. Woodman, in command due to the absence of substation commander Sgt. Charles Follett and Detective Jerome Ringhofer, canceled tentative requests for a light helicopter and snowshoes after surveying the lake bed and determining that neither would be needed for the rescue.

A Civil Defense rescue truck equipped with a winch was held in readiness by firemen. Sheriffs clerk Dorothy Clancy said she received a call of a girl in distress from Edith Ren-fro, who has a cabin on the south shore of the lake, at 12:29 p.m. The caller reported that Nancy Gilbert, 13, had managed to make shore but her sister had become bogged down in the mud midway between Fawnskin and Lagonita Point. The girls, who are vacationing with their parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Gilbert, at Fawnskin, had started across the flats Intending to cross from the north to the south shore about noon, not realizing that the dry lake is a quagmire in many spots. "Tlie rhannd in the middle is four or five feet deep and possible deeper in some places. It could be dangerous. This part of the lake has been dry most of the summer, but there still is water in the channel.

I hope people and especially young people will stay away from it," said Woodman. Susan was wrapped in blankets and taken to her parents cabin in a sheriffs patrol car after the rescue. Deputy John Nash and reserve Deputy William Thompson were among thosp who assisted. "A i 2 ore Power Favored PI For anning Director CITY SECTION 1 I I 1 "'N 1 "-I -I i i i i i (Section II -fr Saturday, Sept. 7.

If (City Poqe) Permits Drop in August Dip in Building Laid to Strike Would Receive Authority on Minor Rulings 1 1 tr 1 1 The painters' strike yesterday was cited for plunging San Bernardino's August building figures to $1,215,467, smallest monthly total since December and the slowest The county Planning Commission has approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance delegating to the planning director the power to grant or deny so-called minor variances involving August since 1958. "No one wants to start build New Deputy ing when they don't know how long it will take to complete the Mc Way Up? Sun-Telegram photographer Ron Wilhite's roving camera was ready when this perplexed lad came upon this perplexing painting at this year's National Orange Show art exhibit The print won honorable mention this week in the sixth annual California Tress Photographers Exhibition, sponsored by the California Press Photographers Association and Forest Lawn Memorial Tark. Winning photos will be tm display at Los Angeles County Fair Sept. 13-29. job because of the strike," said Appi oinxea building setbacks and the Ralph F.

Spencer, superintendent requirement of street dedi of the Department of Building Coroner By and Safety. cation and improvements. He said investors are not In The commission will also take Appointment of Marvin E. terested in having a job tied up and paying interest until the I action Sept. 19 on another ordinance amendment making it mandatory tor a property owner to strike ends.

Watch Dog Overcome If the strike lasts, September could be a slow month as well. dedicate street frontage and install curbs, gutters and other he said. Airman's Shop Equipment By comparison, the August 1962 figure was 3,090,513, best month improvements when a building permit is issued for certain uses. Both amendments must still be approved by the Board of Supervisors at a public hearing. of the year.

iy Burglars Stolen Again San Bernardino's spiraling con' stniction totals began drnpnlnc As in the first case, the bur In July after setting records glars smashed a plate glass door nearly every month the first half to enter, but this time they also of the year. Burglars have gone and done It again. Last July Airman Harry Eber-lln Invested his military savings in a dragster equipment shop at 25830 E. Base Line, San AIR FORCE GIFT Typifying San Bernardino as Missile Center U.S.A. is this missile display prepared for the mayor's office hy Maj.

Boyce J. Harper commander I)etachment No. (Stin.Teleor"i photo) 1, USAF Orientation Group at Norton AFB, and his technicians S.Sgt. Clay-ton F. Farrell, A.2.C Edward A.

Lips-comb and S.Sgt. James C. Wilkinson. Mayor Donald Mauldin holds a sample. The amendment approved by the commission Thursday is designed to turn over to the planning director some of the routine items clogging the commission's agendas.

However, construction for the overpowered a big police dog who stayed there all night as a watchdog. The dog was found in a dazed Roach ai a deputy coroner was announced yesterday by Coroner Edward P. Doyle. Roach, 40, of Cotton, Is a retired U.S. Army paratrooper who saw service In Panama, Alaxka, Europe and Korea during his years with the Infantry.

A natlvn of Kansas, Roach has heea a Olton renMent sine 19.M. He retired front the Army In 1960 with more than 200 par a-chute Jumps to his credit, during his 12' years with the paratroops. He was with the 82nd Airborne Division daring the Rhine crossing and was awarded two combat stars, the bronze star for valor and the master paratrooper badge. After retirement, he attended San Bernardino Valley College and was a temporary county employe prior to Ms present appointment. He and his wife, Beverly, and their (our sons, Michael, IS, Casey, 13, Brian, 9, and Srott, 6, reside at 1306 Rordwell St.

Hoosiers to Picnic The annual Elkhart, pio year stands at $25,742,582, well above the amount recorded for any previous 12-month period in the city's history. At this time As Commissioner John H. Pa- condition in a ditch several blocks away the following morning. In Thren days Inter, burglars vestigators said apparently the dog Announced by Rep. Sheppord $900,000 a year ago building totaled The department issued a permit for only one major job last had been drugged or struck on terson put it, "This will get some of the routine stuff out of the commission so we can do more planning and less judge and jury Appropriated the head with a heavy object.

Eberlin told officers he might close the shop. month, Spencer said. It went to Edward Spezza of Pomona for a stun." The amendment, if approved Iby the supervisors, will let Neil IB. Piulb. planninc director, de- 41-unit apartment to cost $278,609 For New Norton Offices "I can't go on If they keep at 1297 E.

Lynwood Ave. Rep. Harry R. Sheppard yesterday announced $900,000 has been appropriatcdSoS Other permits Included: Two for apartments, eight smashed a plate glass window and stole a third of his stock, valued at $G00. Eberlin, 22, who served at a U.S.

Air Force weather station in Alaska, was disheartened. The burglars apparently had a change of heart and returned the merchandise the day a story about the burglary appeared in The Sun-Telegram. Thursday night it happened again. Gone is $300 worth of equipment Including six special chrome wheels valued at $60 apiece, four special tires and other dragster equipment. ty tne Department or Defense to provide new offices for the Office of Deputy or Board of Supervisors any re hitting this place, especially when a dog and a night light doesn't stop them," he said.

Masonic Barbecue More than 3.000 Masons, their units, 1 triplex, The Inspector General at Norton Air Force Base. 14 single dwellings, 146 quests for variances from street setbacks, yard and area requirements, height requirements and Bids on the work will be opened at the base on Sept. 26. Sheppard, chair remodel dwellings, 5 new non-residential buildings, man of the House military construction subcommittee, said that although funds for requests for waiver of street de- families and friends are expected nic will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, 24 remodel non-residen the project were not included in budget requests this year, Defense Department and to attend the 10th annual Masonic Sept.

22, in South Gate Park, a (Continued on 3, Column 1) tial, 94 walls and fences, Bureau of the Budget approval was secured for the appropriation. Barbecue today at the Rim-of-the-Vorld Masonic Temple at block west of Atlantic between Firestone and Tweedy in South 8 swimming pools, A big warehouse. Building 91S, 400. Twin Peaks. Gate.

Actress Owes $88,904 Denise Darcel to Appear In S. B. Bankruptcy Court In Christ, Temptations can flee from you. Jamri 4:7 Submit yourselvrj thrrefore to Cod, Resist tha devil and he will lice frum you. Edith's House for Beauty 2A Arrowhead Ave.

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Sun. Thru Thurs. 1355 E. HIGHLAND AVE. directly west of San Bernardino Air Materiel Area (SBAMA) headquarters on the west side of Tippecanoe Avenue will be remodeled into offices, similar to quarters remodeled for Ballistic Systems Division (BSD).

The remodeling work will start in mid-October with moving in day schedules for March 1. RICHIE'S Fancake and Steak House 1355 E. Highland OPEN EVERY NITE TILL MIDNITE HARRY'S BICYCLE STOPwE SCIIWINN BICYCLES 190 E. HlRhfond Ave. TU 2-7817 Corner of Highland and Scpulvrda Just 10 days after her 38th birthday, French movie actress Denise Darcel is scheduled to appear in San Ber nardino for a bankruptcy hearing.

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I4J.MD. MacQUIDDY REALTY TU 2-2553 Drive Against Unlicensed Dogs Begins in S.B. A drive against unlicensed dogs is now in progress. Edward J. Treclado, supervising humane officer of the San Bernardino Toliee Department, said a door-to-door cheek is now being made and owners of unlicensed dogs may expect to be cited.

"Better do it now than to he cited. New licenses were due on or before July 1. Dog owners will be required to present proof of vaccination and license when they answer their citations," he warned. After the check Is completed, last year's license file will be examined to check on renewals, Prcciado said. Complete Line of CORNING WARE Open Mnn.

and Frl. Till 9. Sun. 9-3 SOFFA HARDWARE CREKN STAMPS We Hnnor n( A Cards 421 Highland Ave. TU 3-6614 CUSTOM 1957 CORVETTE 'M Ml Cu.

Inch En1n Thiil Qiinria l'mrl rlnt American Malrhltn iMMor nmlt-ln IW'A ltiiirtl nyi 'd. PiuhhnlKm JUiUo wlta luilibuttin Klrrlrta Antrnnt. $1795 BLAIR HILBOHN Tt'rner 2-480J Miss Darcel and her husband, and other personal property Robert Gerard Atkinson, have The plans were initiated by the staff of Col. W. A.

Gerdau, base civil engineer. The building will provide about 90,000 square feet of office space penrnMng con- solidation of activities now carried out at six locations on the base. Awarding of contract will be done by SBAMA's Procurement Division under Col. A. J.

Dreises- valued at $7S on Aug. 19. They reside at 17 Cahuilla Hills Drive, Palm Springs, but indicate filed bankruptcy petitions in the Southern District federal court listing total assets of 51,598 and individual and joint debts of for her and $62,223 for him. in their petitions they have no equity in the swanky resort area MUST SELL Pool, 3 Bedrooms, Family Room, lVi Baths, Carpet and Drapes, Refrig. Air Cond.

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TUr 2-9376 Jointly listed are U.S. taxes to Darcel was a salesgirl and night club singer in France before she taling $16,000, state taxes of and secured claims of $953. Office of Deputy The Inspector General is a Pentagon-level organization of 556 military and civilian personnel who inspect Air Force activities worldwide and (Continued on 5, Column 7) She lists unsecured claims amounting to $38,206 while he lists $11,524 worth of the same. are responsible for promoting safety in the Air Force, both in Open Sunday 9 A.M.-3 P.M. Saturday 7:30 A.M.

6 P.M. Daily 7:30 A.M.-8 P.M. Complete Line of Swimminp; Pool Supplies and Equipment Custom Picture Framing 20 OFF on All Art Supplies Complete Line of Century and Pabco Paint TU 2-2531 Pool and Paint Emporium 258 E. Highland Ave. A meeting of creditors will be held in the court of Oliver Chairman of Newest GOP Club To Address Republican Women Charleville, referee in bankrupt TIRE WEAR Correction ZULCH AUTO WORKS Complete Collision Repairs THIRD and I STREETS the air and on the ground.

Yule Parade To Be Bigger cy, at 362 N. Arrowhead Ave. at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Miss Darcel and her husband, RENT A TV COLOR or Black and White Rent Can Be Applied Towards Purchase CALIF. TV SERVICE Open Evenings 25607 E. Base Line TU 0-04(10 CARBURETOR For Service Bring Your Car to ULLOM'S AUTO SERVICE Over 30 Years in S. B. Base Line at Mt.

View Ph. TU 8-0362 BANKAMEIUCARD The state chairman of the new who gives his occupation as unemployed artist manager, will be est GOP organization in Califor nia will speak to the San Ber required to be present. A bigger and more diversified According to their peitions, they nardino Federation of Republican had $20 cash between them, Women next Tuesday. household goods valued at $1,500 He is former Assemblyman lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Christmas Giant Balloon Parade is being planned by the Downtown Committee of the Greater San Bernardino Retail Associates this year. The parade, which was initiat Bruce V.

Reagan of Pasadena who heads United Republicans of California. The dinner meeting is Our Title Orders are issued promptly and efficiently. First American Title Company 323 Court Street San Bernardino, California Tl'mer 9-0011 of San Bernardino SCHOOL SHOES CHILD LIFE "The Long Wearing Shoe" tn COItRFXTIVE (a Per Your Dnetor'a Preacrlptlnn) SH.99 to $11.99 Expert Shoe Fitters rnvx pahklnii BRILL'S SHOES wummiu 339 W. Highland Ave. TU 2-2116 bankameiucard at 6:45 p.m.

at the Women's Club ed last year, will consist of 40 house at 31st and streets. large balloons, bands and addi The Republican Women also tional entries not yet determined. Chairman Warren H. Stept said will take note of the 25th anniversary of their national federation. a sub-committee has been ap Reagan gave up his Assembly pointed to make arrangements for possible entries.

seat to become the Republican nominee for state controller last HEAR PAULINE MILLS PIANOLOGUE MUSICAL PROGRAM Sunday Night Only 7:30 Foursquare Church First and Olive Rialto 391 Days Until S.B. water is cut In half by state Supreme Court ruling QUESTION: I keep hearing that Metropolitan water is terrible. Then why do we want It? ANSWER: Metropolitan water has two saving virtues: it's wet, and it's there. But Sao Bernardino probably will not be drinking any Metropolitan water. The city hopes to exchange the water It obtains from Metropolitan for some of Orange County's water rights to the underground basin.

Another change from last year, he said, is that the parade will be year. The savings and loan executive and banker has been active in the GOP circle for many years. held on a Saturday morning. The committee has selected Saturday, Nov. IB.

Last year it was held on He has held posts in a number GROWING FAMILIES: SEE FIRST FEDERAL! For additions or a new home a FIRST FEDERAL LOAN is the nicest way to happier home ownership. Enjoy fast, friendly, reliable loan service AT FIRST! FIRST FEDERAL Samngs and Loan Association of San Bernardino FREE PARKING AT 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS SAN BERNARDINO: BARSTOW K3 Street, TU 8-08bl 119 Flrnt Street, CL 6-6873 of Republican groups, including a Monday evening. "This will give more people an the Los Angeles County Central Committee and the California Re opportunity to see the parade," Miscellaneous Household Items Sunday, September 8 10 A.M. 4 P.M. Closing Estate Prices 5c $50 757 Street, Apartment 7 he said.

"We hope to set it up at BRUCE V. REAGAN L'ROC chairman Carolyn Patterson. TU 6-8801; and Peggy Alsip, TU 2-1805. such a time that everyone with publican Assembly. Reservations for the meeting may be made through Mmes.

Marjorie Kavanaugh, TU 3-7232; in a 100 mile radius will be able to get into town.".