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Tuesday, November 8, 1938 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA PAGE FIVE Fire At Bonny Doon Blackens Men Laid Off For Winter On Santa Cruz-Los Gatos Work Roosevelt Predicts Result Moscow Warns Of Election, Keeps Secret Japan On 21st Heart Attack Death Cause For Baldwin With ill rough grading work be tion's No. 1 voter also will be the president's mother. Mr-. James Roosevelt Sr and Miss Marguerite Le Hand, personal secretary, and friends. The president arranged to receive election returns tomorrow night ni liL home.

Two-Acre Area A brush fire b-eaking out on thf Dan Stalfler ranch near Bonny Don burned over two acres Saturday night. Although undct control when Suppression Foreman George Sher-rill of Felton arrived at the fire, he and CCC boys worked from 5:30 m. to 2 a. m. digging a ditch around the fire.

Burning pine cones and branches rolling down hill threatened to spread the fire. VilirrtUrmfRt Old Man Found Floating Off Wharf Sunday Morning Apparently with a heart attack while witching fishermen at the wharf and falling into the water as the fatal seizure hit him. the body of George Baldwin. 77. of 31 Jackon street, was found floating in the bay Sunday morning.

Identification was not established until yesterday morning when friends viewed the body at the Wes-sendorf Mortuary. Mr. Baldwin had $240 in cash and Japanese Report Continued Gains Anniversary Moscow, Nov. 7 (Pi Klementi E. Voroshiloff, commissar for war, concluded an address at a military review celebrating the 21st anniversary of the communist regime today with a warning to Japan that the next "impudent attack" may bring invasion by the Red army.

Tiie commissar spoke from the top of the tomb of Nicolai Lenin, from which Joseph Stalin and other soviet leaders reviewed a pageant of armed power which rolled across the cobble stones of Red Square. Referring to Japan as "our restless and witless neighbor." Vorosho-loff said "gentlemen Japanese generals from the Korean and Kwan-tung armies" had made an "impudent armed sally" at Changkufeng. on the Siberian border last July and August. swing, only 124 remained on their jobs yesterday, grading approaches to side-roads, at the points where tht entered the new highway, in preparation for the grading of the entire 63-mile strip next spring Boon this number will be reduced to 50 or less, who will be stationed on the load solely to repair the damage done by slide-provoking winter rains, and to keep the culverts clean $895,000 Cost To be completed at the cost of $895,000. tiie realignment represents the largest job of its kind ever under-taken by the state highway department.

Haefey-Moore. Frederickson and Watson of Oakland are the eon-tractors. Overcoming numerous problems preesnted by a rugged terrain and Complicated geological formations, the new road will reduce the number of curves from 132 to 20. as compared with the old route. 125 feet below.

When finished it will form the last link in the Los Gatos-Santa Cruz re hind builders of the new four-lane ri'ahifnr nt of the Los Gatos-Santa Cruz highway taw their handiwork a finished draft yesterday as they prepared to suspend operation! until the close ot the winter rainy reason. Close to two million cubic yards of dirt have moved for the giant cuts and fills involved in construction of the fast cross-mountain road. Nearly $300 000 has gone into paychecks to the men who have been working on the project since last February. Seven concrete arch culverts stand installed in Simla Cruz county, at Moody gukh. at Aldercroft creek, at Lyndon creek and at Fremont and Black Opens 111 Jump Only fine grading and surfacing remain to be done before the new-road will be opened next June to pleasure-bound motorists who 11 be dipping 20 minutes from the time required to drive from here to Los I Giitos over the old route Of the 2fi0 men who were at wrk when heavy construction was in fail Hyde Park.

N. Nov 7 President Roosevelt kept guarded in a sealed envelope tonight his own forecasts for tomorrows "off-year" elections in which he had asked for the choice of candidates known for liberalism and experience Political observers recalled that the president usually makes public his pre-election cues-es after the ballots are counted He made plans to east his vote in the village town hall tomorrow morning with relatives r.nd close friends. While his chief interest was in the contest between Cox- Herbert Lehman, Democrat seeking a fourth term against New York District A'-torney Thomas E. Dewey. Republican, and the senatorial races of Senator Robert F.

Wagner, and Representative James Mead, he also had indicated interest in race- in at least half a dozen other states. Particularly was this true of Michigan, where Gov, Frank Murphy is seeking re-election against the former Republican governor, Frank D. Fitzgerald. The president has given his specific blessing to Democratic senatorial candidates in Pennsylvania. Ohio, California, Wisconsin and several other states.

Mrs. Roosevelt is expected here from the west coast in time to join the family ride to the polling booth Casting their ballots with the na Cards of Thanks Shanghai, Nov. 7 liPl Japanese military and naval forces driving into the Chinese interior from Hankow tonight reported continuing gains. The navy staled its foremost units, heading toward Yocbow. gateway to Tungting lake and a waterway to Chang she, now were B0 miles up the Yangtze river from Hankow.

The army reported a southwesterly toward Changsha was increasing in speed, with artillery and aircraft units inflicting a high toll on retreating Chinese. Mr and Mrs. Fred Wlialey and daughters, Patricia and Barbara, weie here Saturday from Salinas and were at the home of Mr. and Mrs William Corsen. parents of Mrs.

Whaley. ELECTION RETURNS TONIGHT utem in K0ON (ISM Kilocycles) Iniis Machado has returned from Redding where he spent several days. I extend most hearty appreciation to the Capitola Volunteer Fire Department and to the state fire crew at Felton who responded to our call for help to save our property from fire last night. Their valiant work is deeply esteemed. Abo to the kind friends and neighbors who worked fast and furiously to save the furnishings of the home, one of Soquel's old landmarks.

(Signed) Mrs Freda Salmonson Advt. 11-8 11 Dues Bladder Irritation Wake You I If aot normal. It's nature's warning "DANtiKH AHEAD." Ma an this r.e lest. I'se DUcbu leavt's, juniper oil anil olhfr Hrutfs made into BMSa tablels. Help the ki'lneys flush out BKOOM aehls and other waates which can cause the Irritation resulting In fetUafl up ulgats, frequent or seamy flew, burning or backache.

Ask any drug gist for Itukets. Your Be bach if not In 4 AejrS. Locally at Horsey- 1 tier's DruK Store. Santa i ounty Returns Broadrast Fiery Half Hour from p. m.

on. alignment project which got underway in 1932. when the contract for the first portion wis let. Newberry Store Opens Tomorrow The modern Newberry store at the corner of Pacific and Walnut avenues opens tomorrow at 9 a. Company officials announced vester-day.

Replacing the old Alta building, the new structure was built and quipped at a cost of approximately $70 000 V. L. Smith left on Sunday for Los Angeles. Fleishhackers Charged With Banking Fraud Stockholder Asks Total Of In Damages I'ulilirul AiltrrtUemrnt ANSELM I NO- We desire to express our appreciation to the many friends and neighbors fur the kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our uncle We especially wish to thank the pallbearers. We also wish to thank our many fririul- lor the beautiful flowers.

MARY Mr and Mrs ARNDT Adv. 11-7-lt G.ULT A. Final plans have been made for Gault A "jitney dinner" to be held Thursday evening in the school cafeteria, and to which the public is welcome. A wide variety of delicious home -cooked foods will be aWVOd by members of the organization, who have arranged that ample food will be on hand to accommodate the large crowd expected. i To vary the evening, a program i of vocal and instrumental numbers has been arranged.

Highlight on this program will be a teachers' quartet. Parents and students will alio lake part. Campfire girls, in an effort to raise funds for their organization, will have a fish pond. Sixth grade mothers will be on hand with their odds-and-ends table, contributions for which may still be sent to the school in care of Miss Fikes. So that the large crowds may be handled and to enable small children to eat on schedule, see ing of the dinner will start at 5:30 o'clock, Elderly residents of the vicinity will Ik- called for in cars by A.

members, Mrs. C. D. Orchard is chairman of tiie affair. I.1VK OAK A.

"Living Together in School' was the topic of an address enjoyed by 35 members of Live Oak when Principal Loren Miller explained to them the three importani i phases ol school life. Mr. Miller grouped these phases into classroom work, playground work, and extra activities, giving highlight! on each. He also explained the changed text books, and told in what way these changes are more interesting and helpful to the school child. Througout Mr Miller's seech he stressed this year's theme, "Democracy as a Way of telling parents of the impossibility of segregating school life from home life or community life Room mothers met at 1:30 o'clock for the purpose of making their plans It was decided that they would serve refreshments at each -T A sion.

taking turns la hostesses At 2 o'clock Hiss Margaret Mel liar's rhythm band was heard in three selections and two songs, after which the business meeting was Called to order by President Vcrvl Thornton. History of A. activities anil accomplishments was read by Mr. Helen McKinney, historian. A report on the fall food sale was made by Mrs Alice Wilson, chairman, who announced November 19 as the date for the event.

Slat' magazine subscriptions were reported by Mis. Agatha Burnett. Mis Wilma Utterhack and loren Miller weri' given a vote of thanks lor their assistance in getting out the attractive yearly programs. Mrs. Alice Gaxiola reported on the publicity for the organization since last April, and exhibited clippings from the press Reports on memberships 123 to date, and on a dessert luncheon and cud party to lie held November 16, were heard.

Mrs Alice Wilson has been appointed chairman of a committee to make plans for a home talent play She will he assisted by Mis Uirs Andersen, Miss Wilma Utterlwck and Norma Burnett. To fill a vacancy for third grade room mother, Mrs Levi Wilson accepted the appointment, after which the aaaaion was adjourned with a penny march. The Misses Zm udnw.sk i were over from Watson ville yesterday. Philip Bam roft stands for Americanism BensiMa solution of Farm peaUaaaa, workable aswvisian for nied aged Xon-political relief tree business enterprise, Fl.KCT IIIM Advil -K-1I I BORN I UBONARO la Ssni.i Cm, NovMB bet 7. i to Mr.

ana Mi-. Tbonuu ljeomua, a ten, ThomAI Hubert. MARRIAGE INTENTIONS DOKIt SI I A November 7. Kenneth 14UJM Hour. 21, native of Call fornla.

and Mar)oii Louise Shaw. 19, native of Hlchiffatl, both of San Jne MARTINEZ NVvembci 37, AtlUno Agutlar. 1M. native of California, ami Josephine Nunc Martinez, 38, native ot Mexler, both of wataoovttle. DAWION WILSON November 7 John Klljali Dav.

son. Dative of Call fornla. and Vtvfati Lena Wtlaon, is. native ,1 Canada, both of Santa truz. San Franusto.

Nov. 7 (0). Damagei taling S4.5O0.O(H were aski'il idoy in .1 suit Hied in federal court lure chargintr Herbert and Mortimer Fleishhacker and oihns with fraud and conspiracy to violate th" national hanking act. The suit filed by Ernest H. Den-icke of Marin county, also named as defendant! the Anglo-California National hank.

Mortimer Kleifh-hacker and George I Cochran Denicke said he brought the suit as a stockholder of the bank, because directors of the institution had refused to take appropriati action concerning credits allegedly extended illegally to the late George Shima, one-time potato king" and an alien Japanese. Sui! Said "Trumped t'p" Mortimer Fleishhacker. president of the hank since his brother, Herbert, resigned last October 27. termed the suit a "trumped up charge "This suit ll in connection with matters that originated 20 years ago." the bank president declared It is being used this time bacaUta of other tuH directed against Herbert Fleishhacker. The accusations are groundless, 'Hie complaint stated the credits ware extended to Shima after he reorganized his extensive San Joaquin valley enterprises "to defeat the purpose of the California alien law of 1920." This law was intended to prohibit alien Japanese fron owning agricultural lands.

D'Miake claimed that in 19111 Bhima received credits through the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance company, of which Cochran was president, and from the Loa Angeles Trust and Saving! Bank. However, in September, 1919. those companies extend further credit to the Jap- naaa. Affairs Readjusted When the alien law became effective in 1920. the complaint alleged.

Shima readjusted his personal affairs with the intention of "defeating the purpose of the law." and acquired the capital stock of the Empire Navigation company Denicke charged that Shima. through the navigation company. purchased Kendo viiic island and i ased Bouldm island in the San Joaquin delta country The company. Denicke stated, "was merely a cash register for Shima The complaint alleged that on January 1. 1920, Mortimer and Herbert Fleishhacker ui lawfully conspired in fraudulent use of funds of the Anglo-London hank in promoting Shima's enteprises and aiding the Japanese in violating the alien land law (The Angio-London hank was consolidated with the Anglo-California bank in 1932 Denic ke alleged (hat the defendants, in return for the loans, sought to gain for thentaeivei rebate, commissions and gratuities violation of a federal law prohibiting hank officeri from accepting such com missions.

Rev Tosh, presiding elder of the Free Methodist church hai Ixt'ii the guest the pastor. Hev Simpson Ifev Tosh was accompanied by his wife A Qoldatein was down from San Francisco over the Week-end, He is now in charge of the ice skating rink at Sutro's baths in San Francisco, near the Cliff House. TODAY ajBLLHglglj 'iiriitMs Millions of Califormanj and visitors enjoy our world-famous beaches for bathing, recreation and fishing. This is as it should be. LICENSED 4 (11 A BBRfl TRAY LOR Soy era i 7.

Howard Robert h. mbrr. native of Txa. and Opal Marian Tray-lor, native Texas, both of San use. RBXACUfl akkns Novcmbar 7.

A I oy si us Lewi Ilrinal LTi, n(lc of Iowa, itml Lavoae Aim Attn, L'l. natif MlattaioCa, both of ianta OHlS, l'H ANKSM.nl'A rmh. 7. Trad KrenTz Franks V.t, and Ittna K. Muat.

hotli Salinas, both natives df California MARRIED LR CITTLBR BLTL.KB In Simla c'ruz. vaaaar 5. IMS) i iMrt iaa C. 'V RotlCk, horny JOJteptl 'nyl- i and Joyt ota rone Mylar, beta Santa Cruz ami.wksk CIEMENT1 tn Banta Cruz, Hoy ember r. V.W.

by Juxtirp C. C. Horn RocCO A 1 banes and Susan ClOmaaU, both of San Jose. indicated they would he unable to DIED TOMORROW Once the playground of our people NOW covered with derricks, smeared with oil all this unless Proposition 10 is defeated. Mr.

and Mrs. Nick Vardas ami son. Nick. Jr of San Francisco, spent Sunday with Mr Vardas' uncle, Tony Vardas, and family. Billy Held following a visit at the home of his parents, has returned to San Jose, where he is a student at the State Teachers college.

BAUD WIN in santt Craa, rtovem-her Ilat ienKe Baldwin, ak-1 77 ycurn, natixe of Canada. Services will be held tomorrow i Vrdnesda a ft rnoon at 2 o'clock at the rha pel of the tyown indorf Mortuary Frtetuls ara respectfully invited to attend. Inurnment at I. O. O.

K. errniatory. CteTCT In San Wan. ism. November 7, INa Stuart Clyce, of Santa Cruz.

AI.KXAXHKK In San Francisco. November i. IMS, Miss Jennie Alex ander. aged about TO years, native af California. BfeOWM In Hnlllftter.

November f. IMa Mrs. II at tie Brown, aged aa years, native of California. NORTOK In San Lttla Obispo, N'n-vembcr i. 1 Ml, Jtilee Thomas Nor- Justice B.

K. Knight who visited at the home of his daughter. Mrs Marion Jones, has returned to San Francisco. currency in his pockets as well as an expensive watch that whs still running when the body was recovered The heart att ick theory was strengthened whet, the body was found floating on the surface of the water, a seldom pecurrance when a person is drowned The body was first sighted by George G'ebel on the Cowell beach side of the wharf alxiut half way out. Inspector William Cnmse and Officer Fred Rountree rushed la the scene and secured the body with the aid of Trub Ghio, Lefty Ohio.

Robbie Ghio and John Ghio, towing it to the city landing, where Coroner Pat Freeman took charge. Tl ere were no marks ot foul play on the body, which was to the Mortuary It is believed he fell from the wharf. Baldwin had been employed by Hamilton Church for a long time prior to his retirement recently He was a single man. The body was identified by Jack Church and John Costella. PROPOSITION 10 will authorize oil wells in the ocean, smear our bathing beaches with oil, and pollute the waters.

Five times voters of California have said No to tideland oil drilling. We must say No again! Defeat Proposition 10. If this oil drilling measure is not defeated, California will no longer be famous for its beaches. Beaches will be destroyed for bathing, fishing, navigation and recreation! The entire state will lose! LI Lt The SOQUEL AVE FLORIST art in flowers by ray pixlcy 535 Soquel Ave. Ph.

769-W These and Hundreds of Other Organizations Ask You to Save Our Beaches Ctntr! Council ot Ciic C'ubi of San rntilto California Manufacturer! Aiiociation Alamad Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth Club of San Franciico Santa Monica Rotary Club A undated Chambarj ot Commerrt of Oanqe Co. Santa Barbara County Board of Foreitry Sr F-ranci sco Civic Leaque of I mpr overrent CI obi lalterifield Chamber of Commerce leelev Chamber ot Commerce B-irbanb KiwanitOub Beach City Council Burimqeme Chamber of Commer-e Public leachCoord'nation Comnitteeof So California State Junior Crimbr of Commerce Oceaniide Cojtcil Ojai Civic Association Hollywood Chamber cf Comme'c Orcult Woman Club Ora-eje layqround Commission Huntington Beach Chamber Commerce Central Coast Counties Assn. of Retail Grocers lonrj Bea- Counc.l loi Angeles Junior CMmber tf Corrme'Ct Liverm.cre Chamber of Commerce Or.mgeojMy Coast Asiociaiion Maricor Ewchanqe Club Oarla-d Chamber of Commerce Oak'and Up'own Development Association San Diego County State Parks ft Beaches Ass. Pa' Spr ngs Chamber of Commerce California History a-d land-narks Club Pitiburq Chamber of Commerce Berk ey C. T.

U. Long Betaet Recreation Commission Sa-a Barbara Coun'g Chamber of Commerce Piedmont Recreation Department Sa- Diego Chamber of Commerce Santa Barbara Young Men Chriit.an Ann. San Francisco Chamber of Comme-ce Retired Officers Association 5an Franc isco Junior Chamber of United Veterans of the Republic Sar Ma'eo Chamber of Commerce San F'ancisco Women's Civic Center San Bernardino Chamber of Ccm er American Association of Enginees Sa'a Rsa Chamber of Commerce Recreation Commiision Stockton Chamber Commerce Ane ope Woma Cub. Red H-w Tat Chamber of Com ere C'N Kiwanis Cub Trochee Chj-ber of Co-e- Service, personal interest efficient attention to detail, courteous treatment, fair prices these art' the rules of good business observed by WeSSCn-dorf Son for many years. Tiie inevitable result has been a "plus service one in which the patron always receives a little more than is expected.

Shoreline Planning Association OF CALIFORNIA ORGANIZED IN 1935 BY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF ISotiee To Voters! Free Traiisportaticn To Polls Totlav Phone 43H WEST LOS ANGELES SANTA MONICA VENtCE HERMOSA PALOS VERDES MANHATTAN (Lions Club) REDONDO PLAYA DEL REY Civic Union) Wessendorf (i Son Morticians Since Church St Telephone 42 Sanfa Cruz. PROPOSITION NO. 24 is anotner scheme to destroy our beaches. VOTE NO en 24.

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