The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 13

and Pool iris; rown in Neighbors' ifTHEY i CITY SECTION (Section B) Tuesday, May Young Victims Climb Fence of Yard in Fontana By JOE WIMKIt Two Fontana toddlers, one 3 and the other 4, drowned yesterday afternoon in a neighbors' swimming pool. They apparently climbed a 6-foot fence to reach the pool, I si? Big Pigeon Drop' Gets Go-Ahead By S.B. Council My II UtVKV KIT They're gunna lure the pigeons in, slip 'em Mickey Finns and bump 'em off. Sounds like the script for a gangland drama, but it has the blessing of the San Bernardino City Council. rccted the investigation, said a neighbor child reported seeing the children playing on a driveway adjacent to their homes at about 3 p.m.

Capt. Werner said the children apparently climbed a weave type fence, to gain entrance to the back yard. The police surmised. The victims were: Vivian Rene Burton, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Richard C. Burton, of 17122 Pinedale Ave. Michelle Chcrie Puckett, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B.

Puckett, of 17132 Pinedale Ave.) The tots lived next door to each other on the street behind the liar-' old A. Ford residence, at 17111 Pine where the accident occurred. When the bodies were discovered at 4:21 p.m., both moth- sing youngsters along Pinedale i i i I If 23, 1961 (City Page) age racing birds, some council-men started to shift uncomfortably in their seats. Whatever happens, they're sure to be caught in the middle be- twivn the fanciers and those who think the birds are big nuisances. A petition has been before tiie council the past two meetings.

Signed by 21 persons, it asks that something be done about the pigeons. "UV've got to do something," John- going to do it themselves But he didn't want to go as far as one woman who spoke up. She; wanted to "get rid of oil birds that make noises and cause a nuisance." Cafe Madrid Honored Ai Duncan Hines Fete Cafe Madrid and Tea Room of San Bernardino was honored last night as a 20-year member of the Duncan 1 lines Family. The award was announced at the annual Duncan Hines Family Dinner in Chicago. It goes to establishments listed in the 1011 Duncan Hines travel books which are still listed in 19C1.

The Cafe Madrid and Tea Room are located in The Harris Co. de partment store at 3rd and Streets. The pigeons are real the bona fide, feathered kind. And so arc plans to use the Mickey Finns. The knockout potion goes under the trade name of Avert in.

The preparation is intended only to put the pigeons "to sleep," not kill them. Untainted grain will be used to set up the pigeons. After tltvy get used to the idea of free handouts, the knockout drug will be mixed in. Humane Department crews will follow up. The racing birds rtn-iiui ii'iuifi uijiKirt-miy Knew ii.v I pool area.

Mrs. rord, who mshed the other child was missing. 'home from work when neighbor FOCM) BV (ilKI, 'called her, was heartbroken at The youngsters were discovered tjie by G-year-old Charlene Ford when1 BABV SITTER IIOrKLKSS VHilL Mrs. liichard T. Uurton is consoled by Fontana police officer Richard I).

Cotlinghani while ambulance attendant Robert Ueldon vainly operates resuscitator on her 1-j ear-old daughter Vivian. Vivian and playmate Michelle and'1'1 Kenneth A birds of -fanners will beson- "If we people an are L'uckett, 3, drowned yesterday in a neighbors' by I'eter Walls) she returned home from a Brown ie meeting shortly after 4 p.m. Her parents were still at work. iviuum wiien sue saw me oou ies, Charlene summoned Louis Rabinovitch, a neighbor, v. ho leaped into the water fully clothed and dragged the girls out.

Firemen, police and ambulance attendants worked over the young- t. il. i siers wun resuscuators wr nearly an hour before a physician pro-, nounced the girls dead. PLAYIXG HOUR EARLIER Capt. Earl II.

Werner of the Fontana Police Department, who di- COUNTY IS COLLECTING Schools Win Suit on Interest banded tvturnrd to their owners. The others will be destroyed. OKMNANCK NKCKSSAUV Capt. Gail R. Wilmuth of the Humane Division is sure pigeon fanciers are going to be up in the air over the plan.

"We're going to have a lawsuit unless we have an ordinance," Wilmuth said. He wants an ordinance which would set the time when pigeons may be on the loose. Then, he thinks, the city would have the right to use the Mickvy Finns when the birds are supposed to be locked up. After approving a motion for use of the Avertin, the council in structed City Atly. Ralph II.

Prince and Wilmuth to get togeth er on draw ing up the proper ordin ance. I'NKAsr MOMKNT When Wilmuth told bow fanciers think the knockout potions dam-! Ten school districts have won formula, "It's a formula which $80,000 in back interest and a new will give all school districts of the interest computing formula in a county their proportionate part of suit against its collection the interest received by the coun-Ihe County of San Bernardino, ty treasurer and earned by school The jicw formula will be retro- districts funds under his hands." active to Oct. 1, 0, and applies Superior Court Judge Carl B. to all school districts in the coun-t Hilliard handed down the court Two-Way Traffic Will Begin June 5 on Two S.B. Streets The 10 represent about 00 per; cent of the school taxes collected' in the county, while 48 districts (not represented in the suit) rcp-j The school districts had claimed resent the other 40 per cent.

the procedure used by County "I don't believe the other 4sTivasurer Ray K. Williams to ap- MtW.tf AGENCY judgment approving the formula, awarding the back interest and making it retroactive to October of portion interest naa not given them all the interest their tax money earned while in his hands. Jack R. Sadler, assistant superintendent of San Bernardino Schools for business, said the exact amount to be returned to the San Bernardino City Schools District had not yet been computed. "It was more or less a friendly suit for the purpose of determin ing a fuzzy point of law," he said.

fore the pump hearing began, A compromise agreement had allowed installation of a surface 'pump and motor during a 30-day testing perkv'. When the well water had been approved by the state, the pump was to be dropped jinto a concrete pit below ground level. I'LABOIilOl'SLV ATI XT' I Remarking that thc council had been "laboriously patient 'Council John P. Quimby said thc 'pump was being operated on a technicality in violation of the per mit. Quimby said the state had ap proved use of the well for domes tic purposes but not for use by ehildivn under 10 because of the water's fluoride content.

Among. those ordered to appear was James F. McDill. lie said he had sold his interests and wanted to be "left out of it." "U'e're getting a round robin," Councilman Oorge C. Blair said.

"Everytime we call in someone, there's a different The council has held several meetings in attempts to resolve the problem. At one session, a x'tition was presented signed by 71 persons objecting to the pump. Revocation of the permit was on grounds Cisco had not obtained a performance bond and that districts will sue for back interest," said Stanford D. Ilerlick, county counsel, "We have canvassed the 48 by letter and have received replies from 32 indicating they are satisfied with the new formula." A special accounting is being made for the Trona School District, Ilerlick said. John B.

Loncrgan, attorney for the schools, said of the new fence is tightly woven and pro vides only the smallest of footholds. The Ford house was locked and no one was home, the policeir.a;i noted. A large pad ock was imm i- on the ony gate eading to tc "Monday is the only day of the week a baby sitter isn't here in the afternoon," she said. Charlene, iwho founJ thc bodieSi Kors to a Brownie meeting school and drives home a few mjnutes before her parents return rom work- She said ncithrr oI the ,0 hcr knowledge, had ever been in the pool before. This was confirmed by the grief-stricken mothers of the dead girls.

Police said the youngsters were (Continued on 3, Column 7i In other business, the council: Approved the annexation of a small area east of Waterman Avenue, south of Ward Street. Ordered construction of curbs, gutters, paving nnd drainage facilities on portions LeRoy Street. Hill Drive and Sepulveda Avenue Approved application of Fran': Coplin for a zone change from I (multiple family residential) C3A (general limited commercial) for a parcel on the north side of Oth Street between descent Avenue and Street. A study of the adjacent area, with a zone change in mind, also was ordered. Approved a $10 advertisement in Twin Counties Press Club Yearbook.

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Even though we feel the blame for litter rests upon the individual rather than upon the hundreds of products and packages which contribute to it, the California brewers carry on a continuous campaign to keep our great state beautiful. Perhaps you will be interested in a brief summary of some of our anti-litrer activities: "1. Each member of our association is currently taking steps to include an anti litter slogan on beer packaging. "2. We contribute funds, as well as many hours of volunteer labor, to such organizations as Keep America Beautiful, the California Stare Chamber of Commerce anti-I i 1 1 committee (which we were instrumental in forming eight years ago) and I-os Angeles Beautiful.

"Although any program of public education is necessarily slow and tedious, we are greatly encouraged by statistics compiled by various agencies which indicate that we are making progress toward solving the problem and you can be sure that our efforts will be continued. "We hope you agree that the California brewing industry is doing its part in the war against litter. We also hope you agree that not all cans are beer cans." (Attached to Mr. Ososke's letter was a photostatic copy of a column in which I wrote that discarded beer cans along the highways of California have become a staggering problem.) Ososke's letter is informative in that he tells you that the brewers of California arc anmr-ly aware of the litter problem and are actively engaged in campaigns to do something about eradicating litter. I agree that th blame for the litter along the highways of California rests with the individual, not the brewers.

I certainly place no responsibility on the chewing gum industry when a sneaky guest sticks a wad un- Continued on 3, Column fi Youth Wounds Self in Desert Gun Accident A 16-year-old San Gabriel youth seriously wounded himself yesterday while on a hunting trip in the desert near Victorville. James E. Burr son of Los Angeles Police Officer, James E. Burr was shot through the stomach by a .22 caliber bullet. San Bernardino Community Hospital officials list him ns "serious." Lt.

Barton A. Keene of the sheriff's homicide department said Burr was shot at approximately 10:13 n.m. while hunting with friends about a mile north of the Summit Inn on the desert side of the Cajon Pass. Lt. Keene said the youth and a San Gabriel couple, Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd A. Bcsemer, left San Gabriel about 6:30 a.m. yesterday and drove to the Victorville area to hunt rabbits. The Besemers told l.t.

Keene the youth wandered down the load about 50 yards ahead of them and that shortly after he was out of sight they heard a shot. sckkami.no Immediately after the shot Bun-began screaming, "I shot myself. I shot myself." tlio Besemers sail I. When they approached they saw-Burr lying on the ground. Lt.

Keene said the Besemers carried the youth back to the car and brought him to the hospital in San Bernardino. The bullet entered Burr's stomach just below the rib cage nnd exited near the spinal column, Keene said. Burr was unable to tell how he had shot himself. Lt. Kerne said Burr was hunt ing with a sawed off riflo made in to a pistol.

He carried the pistol rifle in a holster. Crosswalks Back, People In S.B. Expand on Them San Bernardino was crosswalk happy yesterday. Mid-block crosswalks were back in for their first business day of duty, and pedestrians in the downtown area celebrated their return in an unusual way. They persisted in walking across the street between the old corner crosswalks and the new ones in the middle of the blocks.

"I guess we're going to have to make the whole street a crosswalk," safd one frustrated policeman, tired of dodging jaywalkers. Five of the bright, new criss-crossed patterned walks appeared suddenly Sunday. Street crews had converged on the area in the wee hours of the morning to do the job. Police said no one was injured in the- new walks and no close calls were reported to them. Vs" pool.

(Sun-Telegram photo I he monies actually belong to the school districts, but are in the hands of the county treasurer. It was a matter of establishing a proper procedure for distributing the interest earned. "As far as the San Bernardino District is concerned, we are very happy with the settlement. I think it is in the interest of both parties." 1 AMY STEINBERG retired teacher dies Amy Steinberg, Former Cily Teacher, Dies Miss Amy Jane Steinberg, former teacher in San Bernardino City Schools, died Friday at New York Hospital in New York City. She as 68.

She retired from teaching in June and had been making her home with her sister, Mrs. Anne F. Hill, who had been car ing for her during the last 10 months of hcr illness. The former teacher was a native of Hull, Iowa. She received her B.A.

degree from the University of Washington and her M.A. degree in history from Stanford University. She taught nine years in Ore- years at San Bernardino High School. OTHKi; ACTIVITIES I In addition to her teaching du- ties, Miss Steinberg was sponsor of the California Scholarship Fed eration at San Bernardino High School for 22 years, was presi- (Continued on Column 4) 5-Day Forecast Calls for Cool Period to Stay Kven with early nitiniiiiR clouds, Sun lli rnanlino residents husked in a high temHriiture of SI decrees yesterday, lite low recording was 50 ileRrees. I'he five-day forecast caIN for a cooling trend Willi rradiiiK'i wmthI dcRw Im'Iuw normnl, hut with no rain In sllit.

14 (i i i Neighbors Win as Council Orders Noisy Pump Silenced The City Council, deciding it. meeting yesterday. He left be- It's final now or at least as final as the City Council can make it two-way traffic on 2nd and 3rd Streets in downtown San Bernardino will begin on June 3. The council yesterday gave second and final reading to the ordinance doing away with oneway traffic on the streets. Coun-i cilmen George C.

Blair and John P. Quimby, as they did before, voted against the resolution. Only thing unresolved is whether parking meters on the south; side of the street will be at the front or rear of the parking spaces. Street Supt. John G.

Center said it would save a lot of money if the meters could remain in place. That would put the meters at the rear of parking spaces. But Councilwoman Druscilla Seccombe thought the proposal would lead to a "lot of confusion and complaints" by those getting parking tickets. The matter was referred back to Center for more checking. Harrison's for Neckwear $1.50 and $2.50 412 Highland Ave.

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BASE LINE Card of Thanks Wc vvi.sh to fpi'ss our sincere ap-rvm-iatlnn for the kindness ami tlmuxhlfulnpM shown our dauchti'r. Tana, after her recent accident. Special thank to the members of the Sheriff thr many Hiding Clubs and numerous friends. Mildred and Randle White 23863 Lugonia San Bernardino rT i mmmu had been "laboriously patient," yesterday revoked the permit for a well pump serving approximately families in North San Bernardino. One woman said she lost T0 per cent of her hearing because of tl noise made by the pump.

Revocation of the permit is to take effect in 30 days. The well at 40th Street and Conejo Drive is being operated by the Dillson Mutual Water Co. City officials said well users could to served by city facilities after the pump is dosed down. During a council hearing yes terday, Mrs. Rae a said "Everyone in hearing of the pump is under care of a specialist.

HKARIXO HAR.Mi;i) myself, lost 50 per cent of my hearing. My doctor will testify to that." She said she has been unable to have music in her house at 1274 E. Sonora since the pump was put in eight months "This is the kind of noise the U.S.S.R. used to break down prisoners," Mrs. Cady said.

The council issued a conditional development i for the pump in September after a two-hour argument. The permit was taken out by Evervtt Cisco who said be intended to lease the well to the Dillson water company. Cisco was notified to attend the 1 the well had not been dropped! Son before coming to San Bcrnar-into a concrete pit after approval Sturges Jun-of the water by the state. ior High, prior to beginning her 29 rsz i Tryouts Set Tonight in Exchange Club Talent Hunt NEED CASH? For Vacation Expenses Bill Consolidation Any Worthwhile Purpose See the Man at TrrTr)TC tot thk morris plan company MUiuUd I LAIN or California 1339 STREET TUrner 4-1101 7 Do you sing, dance, play a musical instrument or pcrlorm on the stage? If you can and are enrolled in a private, parochial or public school grade 1 through 11! in the San Bernardino area, you may enter the Exchange Club's annual Search for Talent Contest. Registration and tryouts will be held at the Municipal Auditorium, Gth and Streets, between 6: 3D and 8 p.m.

today. Finals will bo held lit the same place at p.m. Friday. There is no entry lee for contestants and no admission charge, for the public to witness both performances. There will be two divisions up to 11 years of age, and 11 through 18 and three categor-j ies, with separate awards in each category for individual and group entries.

Groups will bo limited to four persons. Time limit is four minutes for each act in vocal, dancing or variety categories. Finalists will receive trophies and will be eligible to compete in district and state contests for U.S. Savings Bonds and otlvr valuable awards and honors. Contest Chairman Bernard M.

(Bemie) Seheppers said the purpose of the contest is to encourage youth to develop talents and abilities. He urged all rligiblc young people to participate and invited the public to see the show, HOME LOANS Construction Purchase Refmanct Improvements ORANGE BELT FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSN. C15 N. Sth St. Colton TAIbot 5-2S21 or TU 41-3308 CKOSSWALKS KKTl'KX Fresh new crosswalks, marked by heavy diagonal stripes, greeted motorists yesterday morning in downtown San Iternardino.

This particular crosswalk is at Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Others were installed at strategic inidMock points. (Sim-Telegram photo).