Times-Advocate from Escondido, California • 1

A Newspaper Promoting the Interests of Escondido and Northern San Diego County the Land of Opportunity Established 1912 Seventeenth Year Escondido, California, Thursday, March 7, 1929 Volume 17, Number 1G6 WINTER GUESTS SOON TO DEPART FOR THE NORTH CLUB FEASTS BEFORE START UPON EVENING OF BRIDGE very acceptable prize. Mrs. Jack Prior won consolation prize. Other outside guests were Mrs. Sidney Smith, of Vancouver, Mr.

Woodnutt and Howard Donaldson. ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF HOME BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST BIG BUILDING YEAR. PROSPECT WILL BE FRIDAY FRANK HAGATA WILL SERVE ON SCHOOL ELECTION BOARD The Tuesday Evening Bridge club shifted over to Wednesday this week and profited by the change in being! entertained at dinner before the bridge games. Mr. and Mrs.

Gordon Prentice were host and hostess and they proved to be most hospitable in their entertainment. The dinner was a sumptuous one, and mqst appetizing. Mrs. Oscar Hall and Wa Kellie made high scores among the membership and Mrs. Lloyd H.

Woodnutt among the visitors, each receiving a Frank Hagata has been secured to serve on the election board in Bear Valley in the high school district election on March 29, taking the place of Mrs. Goddard, who cannot participate on account of living outside the Mrs. W. L. Woodnutt, of Seattle, and her daughter, Mrs.

Sidney Smith, of Vancouver, B. C. who have been here three months, guests at Hotel Charlotta while visiting Escondido relatives and friends, plan to leave soon for their home in the north. Mrs. Smith and children will depart Monday in their car, planning to go to Santa Monica for a week's stay, en-route north.

Mrs. Woodnutt will leave Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Phillip Wilson, of Vancouver, who arrived Thursday to join them here. They will join Mrs. Smith at Santa Monica.

Other guests of the winter visitors are Mrs. J. D. Trenholme and daughter, Miss Ruth, of Seattle, who arrived Thursday and are guests at Hotel Charlotta, also. Mrs.

Woodnutt and Mrs. Smith have spent a delightful winter here, with many social attentions from their numerous friends. NEW PACKING HOUSE TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT APPROXIMATE COST OF $100,000 VISIT OF BABY RUTII AIRPLANE POSTPONED ONE DAY ON ACCOUNT MECHANICAL TROUBLE IN TIIE PLANE score, 100, Mr. B.s improvement is only 5 points, nevertheless. Now suppose Mr garden, lawn and back yard have not received much attention.

At the first inspection he may receive only 50 points. However, Mr. X. (or his wife) works hard and the judges give him a final score of 80. His improvement is 30 points.

Though his property is never rated as high as Mr. Mr. would be entitled to a prize, for his improvement is 30 points, while Mr. is only 5 points. The chamber of commerce has donated $150 for prizes.

This has been divided as follows: First prize, $25; second prize, $20; third prize, $15. The balance will be divided into several $10, $5 and $2 prizes. There is a good chance for anyone who wants to improve his lawn and garden, to win a prize. Pride in our city as well as pride in ones own home should cause many to enter this contest. Sign up at the chamber commerce now.

There is no fee of any kind. It is suggested that all who consider entering save this article. The Beautification Committee is composed of the following members: Chairman, Fred Rechnitzer; treasurer, Mrs. J. Dickson; Malcolm Rolls, Gordon Howell, J.

Dickson. The City Beautification committee of the chamber of commerce has announced its plans for the coming home beautification contest. Three judges will be chosen by the committee. The judos' first Inspection of the property of all who enter the contest will be made from the first to the tenth of April. Two other inspections will be made later, the time of these Inspections to be decided by the judges themselves.

In each inspection points will be" given for the following: 1. Lawn its condition, whether mowed or not; whether edges are) trimmed or not. Weeds and general upkeep of lawn will be considered, 2. Tidiness this refers to the con- dition of the back yard to its furthest boundary. 3.

Flowers their arrangement and the number of them. 4. Shrubs their arrangement and condition. I The prizes will be awarded to those whose property shows the most Improvement. Suppose Mr.

B. has a garden and lawn that are always in good condition. If 100 points mean perfect, the judges might award him 95 on their first inspection. Mr. B.

continues to keep up his property and on the last inspection the Judges consider it worth the highest possible PORT OPENING A record year for Escondido in new construction is the present prospect. Already the building permits taken out at. the city hall disclose a large figure, according to City Clerk John Speer. On Wednesday, a permit was taken out for the construction of the new packing house for the Escondido Lemon association. The builders estimate the cost at $100,000.

However, it is the plan to expend about $160,000 on the project. Buildings constructed by Porter Meek at the corner of Iowa avenue and Nutmeg street, the new service station adjoining the post office build-j ing, a building by W. C. Loomis, and no doubt many others are includ-j ed in the building permits for the first three months of the year, It is quite probable, too, that before the end of the year the government will see fit to construct a new post oi-fice building in Escondido. INTERESTING SUBJECT FOR MISSIONARY Ui EM flON Announcement came to the Times-Advocate late Wednesday that the visit to Escondido of the Baby Ruth candy airplane special had been postponed for 24 hours, by circumstances which could not be controlled, A mishap in the mechanical work of the plane was the cause.

But the visit will occur Friday afternoon at four o'clock, instead of today, Thursday, as announced yesterday. The plane will fly over the city and drop small sacks of candy and chewing gum of the Baby Ruth brand, the sweetmeats attached to miniature parachutes which will cause the gifts to drop gently over a wide area. The shower of candy comes as a gift from the Times-Advocate to the children of the city, through an arrangement with the Baby Ruth manufacturers. MILTON QRMSRY UNDERGOES OPERATION SUCCESSFULLY 17 HOWELL AIR PORT, ESCONDIDO, WILL BE THROWN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH APPROPRIATE EXERCISES WORK BEING BROUGHT TO FINISH FOR PORTER MEEK LUFF HUT OFF Construction of a new service station, six modern bungalpw auto camps and a store, at the corner of Iowa avenue and Nutmeg street, is being completed, the work now being well advanced. The new buildings already are making a fine appearance along the San Diego boulevard.

Mrs. Milton Ormsby spent Wednesday in San Diego, visiting Mr. Ormsby at the county hospital. She reports that he is recovering nicely after an operation last Monday in which a cancer in his lip and another under his chin were successfully removed. i OLD COMRADE COMES FOR i VISIT WITH DAVID B.

TODD NEW BUILDINGS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT RANCH ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY "PLAYERS TO BE SEEN IN EXCEL- 4 LENT FARCE AT THE KINEMA THEATER China a yellow peril or a yellow blessing, which will it be? Famine is stalking abroad, claiming its thousands of victims. Notwithstanding war, famine and pestilence, many hopeful conditions are developing in this great country. What responsibility does this country in general and the individual Christians in particular sustain to this needy land? Come and hear these important matters discussed at an all-day missionary convention to be heiu unaer the auspices of the National Holiness Missionary society in the Church of the Nazarene on Monday, March 11. Three sessions will be held, 10 a. 2 and 7:30 p.

m. The morning session will be devoted to prayer and prayer band interests. At the other sessions missionary addresses wiu be given. The speakers will be Rev. James R.

Bishop, a returned missionary from China, Rev. D. H. Scott, field representative of California, and others. Special Prices on Quality Merchandise Friday, Saturday and Monday Here is a list of special prices on good merchandise which it will pay you to take advantage of for the next three days.

READ THE LIST OVER CAREFULLY IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Mens 2.20 Blue Denim Bib Overalls $1.35 Mens Uncle Sam Work Shirts Mens Cotton Gloves 3 pair, 25c Mens Silk and Rayon Sox 3 pair, $1.00 Mens $1.00 Lawrence Shirts and Drawers 69c Mens Sealpox Union Suits 85c Mens $2.25 Khaki Pants $1.85 Mens $2.25 Glastenhury Wool Shirts and Drawers $1.65 Mens Knit Union Suits, good quality $1.15 Mens $1.25 Athletic Union Suits 85c Mens $5.35 Real Buck Jackets $3.95 Mens $3.45 Stronghold Jackets, wool lined. Mens Part Wool Pants, value to $4.85 $1.95 Men's $13.85 Black Horsehide Coats $10.85 Mens $16.85 Black Horsehide Coats $13.85 Mens $11.85 Black Leather Coats $9.85 0 Mens Neckband Dress Shirts, values to $2 95c Mens Collar-attached Dress Shirts, values to $2.25, at $1.45 Mens Wool Shirts, Hendan $3.85 values. Mens Wool Shirts, Hendan $4.85 values. Mens Dress Pants, $5.35 values $4.35 Mens Dress Pants, $6.35 values $4.85 Mens Caps, good assortment, Values to $1.45.

Mens 50c President Suspenders 39c Mens $4.85 Fish Brand Slicker Coats $3.95 Kenneth Wellington has taken the contract for the building of several buildings at the Cloverleaf ranch, recently purchased by W. H. Jahns of Los Angeles. 'A crew of men are now being employed in excavation work at the ranch. It is understood that the new owners are planning the erection of several buildings.

The ranch is located in Moosa canyon. James L. Oxford, of Ashland, arrived Wednesday to spend a week with his Civil war comrade, David B. Todd, with whom he served for three years as members of Company 6th Missouri cavalry, in the days of the rebellion. These two fine old soldiers fought side by side in twrenty battles and through the tedium of inactivity.

In all of these conditions they found, each other 'worthy of a friendship! which extends to the age of four-1 score. Mr. Todd tells of his visitor that in all the war excitement and strife, he never knew of his comrade touching liquor, using tobacco in any form or using any language which any lady could not hear and that he was real, "he-man" as well as a man of purity, being chosen always from his company when an act of daring or bravery was required. Accompanying the aged soldier visitor is his daughter, Miss Flossie Oxford, also of Ashland, STATED MEETING OF MASONIC LODGE WILL BE HELD MONDAY FREAK ORANGE TAKES ON VARIETY OF SHAPES CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING CALLED Through error it was announced in the Daily Times-Advocate Wednesday that the formal opening of Howell Air Port, Escondido, would be held on a date with'n the coming week. The real date selected by the committee is Sunday, March 17.

Unless weather will not permit, the ceremonies will be held at that time, starting with a parade from the business district to the field at two o'clock. The intention is to draw a large crowd of people interested in aviation from all parts of southern California and Sunday was chosen as the day most utilized gby the touring and traveling public and the day most suited to those in other cities who are co-operating with the program. That the port will be ready for use on March 17 is now quite evident, since three planes from the U. S. naval air station at North Island easily landed there Wednesday afternoon, the first planes to use the new field.

On opening day, a fleet of ten planes from North Island is expected to be present and cooperate with a program of air stunts, landing and flying. The visiting pilots Wednesday declared that the work is going fine and additional suggestions as to location! of "cone" or wind indicator given for the field by the U. S. naval station. All persons who attend are request-1 ed or invited to join in the parade which will form in the business district, headed by the band, and proceed to the new field, northwest of the city.

At the field a short program will be given to the big crowd that is expected wfith the use of the radio magna-vox. The oral program will be short and interesting. It will be followed by the stunts. When Encinitas opened her flying field about a year ago a great crowd assembled for the occasion and the chamber of commerce committee in charge of Escondidos big day in aviation hope for similar success. LADIES FLAY BRIDGE IN AFTERNOON EVENT On exhibition at the chamber of commerce is an orange from the George Wessels ranch which will make the average observer sit up and take notice.

It is a large, well formed orange of fine, ripe appearance and attached to it is a malformation or growth which is about the size of a well developed cucumber and of dark green color. The malformation extends about half way around the orange. You could easily imagine it to be a cucumber or even a great tomato wbrm clinging to the orange. The adjourned meeting of the members of the Congregational church will be held Friday evening, March 8, beginning at seven oclock, at Plymouth Hall. All members are invited to be present, according to word frpm Dean Howell, chairman of the committee of deacons.

Without doubt "Laff That Off, a three-actjarce, which will be presented by the Escondido Community Players on the evening of Monday, March 18. at the Kinema theater, is the richest comedy ever attempted by local taient. it is a clean piay that has recently been released for use by amateur players and the production is expected to score a big hit here. "Laff That Off" will be the first three-act presentation by the Community Players since "Are You a Mason?" was presented about a year ago. The setting is in the bachelor quarters of three New York bachelors.

There are really several leading parts, but the outstanding character of the play is Robert Morse or "Remorse," which part will be taken by John H. White. Mrs. Charles Huffman will take the leading feminine role, as Peggy Bryant. Miss Leona Rolfes will be seen in the part of Emmie, the "Mopupus." Miss Marian Leezer will impersonate Mrs.

Connelly. Charles Huffman will play opposite his wife as Leo Mitchell and Alan Mc-Grew will take the part of Art. Lin-dau. Dr. B.

F. Sherman, director, will take a minor roll, that of Mike Connelly, a quaint Irishman. However, Dr. Sherman has found the directing of "Laff That Off" to be one of the hardest tasks he has ever undertaken. There are so many laughs in the play that it is most difficult to rehearse, the members of the cast declare.

There will be only one presentation of "Laff That Off" and that will be Monday evening, March 18. The general admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Reserved seats may be obtained at Ting's Pharmacy for 25 cents additional. Consuelo lodge of Masons will meet Monday night, March 11, in its stated meeting for this month. Business of interest will come before the lodge and a full attendance is desired.

Buick 1928 coupe, $895; perfect condition. Oscar Hall, Ford dealer, 165d3 lOwl GRAND OFFICERS OF O. E. S. AT OCEANSIDE MEETING Grand officers of the Order of Eastern Star will make their official visit to the Escondido.

Oceanside and Fall-brook lodges Friday evening at a joint meeting of the lodges which will take place Friday evening at Oceanside, starting at eight oclock. It is hoped to have a large turnout from the Escondido lodge. All wly have no transportation facilities are asked to get in touch with the worthy matron. EASTERN STAR MEMBERS ATTEND S. D.

MEETING A score of ladies were pleasantly entertained at bridge by Mrs. Percy Evans Wednesday afternoon at her home on Sixth avenue. In the games Mrs. Robert Gillis, Mrs. Samuel C.

Dickson and Mrs. John C. Dickson were the winners of useful prizes and along with the presentation, pretty corsage bouquets were given to three out-of-town guests, namely Mrs. W. L.

Woodnutt, of Seattle; Mrs. Sidney Smith, of Vancouver, and Mrs. G. G. Knapp, of Chicago.

Mrs. Evans plans a similar event for another group of lady friends for next week. Quite a large delegation of members of the Escondido lodge of the Order of Eastern Star went to San Diego Wednesday evening to attend a meeting at which the grand officers made their official visit to the Silver Strand chapter. 'Those who went from here were Worthy Matron May Jacobs, Margaret Wessels, Ethel Denning, Ef-fie Emerson and Gladys Burge. PHONE OFFICE PUTS ON EXCELLENT APPEARANCE With many improvements having been installed, a general remodeling, new furniture and conveniences for patrons as well as officials, the Escondido branch office of the Pacific Telephone Telegraph company gives a most pleasing appearance.

The work was recently accomplished without interruption of service. VICTOR VALLEY FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE By James G. Rowell, C. S. of Kansas City, Mo.

Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. Kinema Theater, Escondido, Calif. Sunday, March 10, 1929, at 3 P. M. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Escondido, cordially invites you to attend.

Telephones spell comfort A mans home is his castle and he is entitled to shut out all inconvenience and needless steps. Extension telephones do save steps and effort, give greater telephone privacy, and are a boon to the women of the household, deeply appreciated. The cost is only a few cents a day. Boys Long Corduroy Pants, ages 6 to 16, on sale at $2.35 and $2.65. Boys 2.20 Blue Bib Overalls, ages 3 to 12.

Boys Flannel Night Shirts, ages 8 to 16 Boys $1.25 White Cotton Sweaters 85c Boys Part Wool Sweaters, values to $3.35. Shoes at Reduced Prices 200 Womens Straps and Oxfords, values to $7.50 now $4.85. Mens Dress Shoes and Oxfords, value to $6.50, on sale at $4.85. Mens E. J.

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Childrens Solid Leather Shoes, 5V2 to 8. Childrens Solid Leather Shoes, 8 to 1 1 $2.45 Childrens Solid Leather Shoes, IIV2 to 2 $2,95. Special Prices on Hosiery Womens Silk-plated Hose, all colors 95c Womens Pure Silk Hose, $1.85 value! Childrens Fancy 3-4 Hose, reg. 60c, now. Children's Fancy 1-2 Hose, reg.

35, now. Childrens 50c Holeproof Stockings 29c Childrens 35c Parker-knit Stockings 19c The Bootery-Toggery M. V. Wisdom Co. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Mrs.

Eva Phillips and son, Merton, and little grandson, Edward McCar-ron, of Wilmington, left Sunday for their home, after several days spent at Walnut Slope ranch. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dodge of Los Angeles spent Monday and Tuesday at Walnut Slope ranch. Mrs.

Gilbert Bates and sons, James, Gilbert and William, spent Sunday at Oceanside. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bates and son, Harold, spent Sunday with Mr.

and Mrs. Perkins of San Marcos. The occasion was a birthday dinner for Mr. Chas. Bates and Mr.

Harold Bates. Mr. Leroy Willoughby returned on Wednesday from a two weeks' stay at Colton and San Bernardino. Mr. and Mrs.

Jas. Woods and son, Ellis, spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. John Stellings, and family of Del Mar. Little William Bates is quite sick at this writing. A very pleasant time was spent at the Gilbert Bates home Friday evening when several friends came to listen to the hour of old time music over KFSD, San Diego.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Silcox and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flemons and daughters, Barbara and Marion, Miss lone Suzian, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Breedlove, and Mrs. Eva Phillips and son, Merton, and grandson, Edward of Wilmington. During the evening refreshments were served by the hostess consisting of coffee, chocolate and cake. Mr.

and Mrs. E. E. Bower came over from Carlsbad Wednesday to visit their daughter, Mrs. Agnes Glas-cow.

Mrs. Bower has accepted apposition at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. W.

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