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The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 15

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Sat, Umy 21. 1H4 THE DAILY SUM 1 4 Chamber of Commerce Hears Ways to Improve Its Image S.B. Group OKd By Urban League The Inland Am I'rhan League was granted full rtatus by the National Urban League, Dr. Robert Fisk. president of the local league, announced at a board meeting at the University of California at Riverside.

Dr. Fisk said the national board of trustees, meeting in Chicago, voted Tuesday to make the local league the 75th affiliate of the National Urban League. The Infant local league, which became a member of United Community Services last month, is still searching for an executive director. Catholic Services Group Will Meet The annual meeting of the Catholic Social Services will be held tonight at the National Orange Show. The Very Rev.

Monsignor Lawrence J. Corcoran, a noted scientist and secretary of the National Conference of Catholic Charities of Washington, C. will be the speaker. Following a social hour beginning at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 7. The program and dancing will follow.

$51,000 for Vi rmo School The Department of Health, Education and Welfare has allocated $54,160 for an addition to Yermo Elementary School. The allocation was made under provisions of Public Law 874, providing for federal aid to school districts with largo enrollments of children of federal employes. Iun-Telrm photo All Slar This World Series" benefit for Volunteer Services at 8 p.m. today at Penis Hill Park. Tom Smallwood is catcher.

Other leammates include Rep. Ken V. Dyal, Jerry Tettis and city councilmen. Co aid he attended 1 meetings during his term and "enjoyed every minute of it." "Rut there is much don't do some of which has never been done before and perhaps never will be done but we've got to try to do it next year," he said. Furrett's request for suggestions on jobs the chamber ought to tackle in the cr.ming year brought these responses: Creater concentration on otf street parking, and greater involvement of directors in getting new chamber members and keeping present members happy Bennet A.

Meyers. Build a better internal image, individually and collectively, of San Bernardino, which will reflect a better external image to the rest of the world -Warren E. Freeman. Maintain hotter continuity in public relations among service rluhs, schools. PTAs and other groups on what of the oor lo Fontana "Most of the churches in Fontana will help us host the convention as will the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), the Civic League, Busy Bee Club, North Fontana Women's Club and the North Fontana Park and Recreation District," he said.

to Aid 'Campouts' the rf.mmuntty has tn offer Luis E. Wager. Participation and cooperation hy everyone in doing things to show interest and demonstrate to chamber members the benefits of chamber membership, and to the tide of membership l-ses, which have been almost as great as the gams Stan Lemmond, chairman of the Contact Club and Blue Blazers. Closer association with the Trade Club Urban Dcrkum. More visits to chamber members by professional staff employes of the chamber Jac Mortensen.

General membership meetings several times a year to give chamber mem-; hers the feeling of belonging Kather-me Costello. Less talk of past failures and more emphasis on selling the community C. F. (Skip) Pease. An annual mail questionnaire to members, soliciting comments and suggestions on programs and activities the chamber should undertake James R.

Healy. Other suggestions were offered by Director Jie Lazar, president elect Ed Jacobsen, General Manager Clyde H. Mitchell and others. The new officers will be installed at the annual banquet at the San Franciscan restaurant Saturday, June 4. Besides Jacobsen, Warren E.

Freeman, attorney Robert V. Fullerton and Katherine Costello will be seated as first vice president, second vice president, and treasurer, respectively. Daniel P. Bryant, president of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and president of Bekins Van and Storage, will be guest speaker. Sun-Telearsm photo shop instructor; Edwin L.

Butler, Garner Ford parts and service manager; and E. Dale Christiansen, regional service supervisor, Ford Motor Co. Kneeling are Anson W. Thompson, industrial arts and vocational education consultant, and Roy Tully, general manager, Garner Ford of San Bernardino. needed.

He asked instead for office space, custodians, equipment and utilities. "If I don't get approval, I will turn over my existing work to the Dependency Prevention Commission, but I would prefer a city commitment," Thomas said. Councilman Robert L. Henley, a former YMCA secretary, said "I don't think we ought, to get involved in a camping program. We have them already." Henley said there are young people waiting in lines "blocks long" for a chanre to go to camp.

Error hy Intoxicated Pilot Blamed In Upland Crash Which Killed Four jJ "'It i. null Image huildirg is the biggest job facing the San Bernardino Chamber nf Commerce in the coming year, said outgoing President Robert F. Burnett yesterday. Purnett will be succeeded by Ed Ja-cohsen June I. At the close of his final meeting as presidinf officer, Burnett said he was more concerned with what the chamber didn't do than with what it did.

"We need to build a better image of the community in the eyes of the people of San Bernardino. "We need to improve the image of San Berr.ardmo in the eyes of people outside the community. "The Chamber of Commerce image needs to be improved rn the eyes of the people in the community. "And the chamber needs to improve its image in the eyes of its own members," said Burnett. Burnett, manager of tht San Rernar-dino branch of Brkins Van and Storage June Convention May Bring 1,000 A Convention of the Poor, to be held in Fontana June 4 and 5, may have as many as 1,000 delegates attending, according to Marcus Rickard of Board for Urban Reform Now (BURN).

The announcement came after an organizational meeting at his home, 6780 Cherimoya Fontana. BURN is hosting the statewide convention. Mrs. Beverly Gladden of San Bernardino was named chairman of the planning committee. Other chairmen appointed include: Lois A.

Davis, housing; Ernestine Jones, food; and James Gaskins, transportation; all of Fontana. The Fontana Chamber of Commerce is coordinating housing for delegates and will handle registration, Rickard said. "We are getting donations from various individuals and organizations, hut do not, as yet have a sponsor," Rickard added. blood alcohol content "sufficient to cause decreased inhibitions, loss of critical judgment and impairment of memory and comprehension." The plane crash occurred only six minutes after Hulslander took off from Ontario International Airport. The small craft smashed upside down into the back bedroom wall, spraying plaster and debris on Wolfe and his wife.

Wolfe ran outside, grabbed a garden hose and sprayed water on a small blaze emerging from the interior of the plane. He later told investigators he heard moans coming from the cockpit. As Wolfe moved in closer to the plane, the gas tank exploded and showered him with flaming gasoline. The CAB said the pilot also took the plane without its owner's knowledge or consent. The plane was owned by the Wells Aviation Co.

and was leased to the Ontario Flying Club, of which Hulslander was a member. lullus Kmlr Company, Lnwrnnreburg, Indian. If! I a Kvrrv One Umpire Bonnie Wainwright, representative of Patton Volunteer Services calls batter Louis J. Fortuna out in practice game between San Bernardino Civic Leaders and Argonaut team. Teams will meet in "Out of S.B.

Asked Authority to continue plans for a countywide series of citizenship camp-outs is being sought from the San Bernardino City Council by the city's Human Relations Commission coordinator. No immediate steps for the city's 10 per cent participation in a program that would cost $63,000 have been given. Coordinator James E. Thomas said, however, that he may continue working on the plan with or without financial help from the city. He is hoping the program can he funded through the county Dependency Prevention Commission, which would provide funds for the project from the federal government's anti-poverty program.

Thomas' plans are for weeklong camp-outs in the mountains for young people to develop active concepts of citizenship among people of varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. He calls the program vital now with the coming of a long, hot summer. Council members were reluctant to commit the city to any expenditures until budget sessions are completed. Thomas said that no money would be PETER LEEDS Rod Cross speaker Noted Actor Will Speak To Ci Peter Leeds, star of Broadway, Holly-wood, television and radio, will he guest speaker at the San Bernardino Cross annual meeting on June 1, in the Officers Club at Norton Air Force Base. The 7 p.m.

dinner will be preceded by a social hour. Welcoming guests will be Col. Gilbert L. Curtis, commander of the 63rd Military Airlift Command Wing at Norton. Leeds, who is noted for his roles in "Dragnet" and the "Untouchables," will discuss his Christmas tour with the Bob Hope group to Viet Nam.

The actor-comedian has traveled overseas for the past 12 years with the Bob Hope Christmas Show. He describes himself as a utility man in the production. "I do all kinds of dialect from Shakespearean actors to punch-drunk fighters, from Japanese warlords to Bob's manager." I-eods explains. I think I'm useful to him because he knows I can do whatever he wants me to in the sketches." Reservations for the dinner meeting ran be made at the San Bernardino Red Cross office prior to Friday, May 27. an a Ford Equipment for Schools Councilwoman Mrs.

Druscilla Sec-combe said that she could not make an immediate decision on the plan and asked to see Thomas' program. Thomas called the need for the program "crucial" and expressed fears over what may develop during hot months when many young people are idle. "I would equate North Fontana with Oakland for an explosive situation," he said. "I don't want your dollars," he said. have designs on your dollars in a very personal way a raise." Thomas agreed to appear before the council again after members have had a chance to study the plan.

rear of a home owned by Walton H. Wolfe, 54, of 1270 W. 14th St. Wolfe died on Oct. 29, of burns received when he tried to save the occupants.

Also killed in the crash with Hulslander were his pregnant wife, Carol, 18, and his brother Daniel, 19. All were burned almost beyond recognition when the gas tank of the Cessna 175 exploded. The board charged the pilot with unwarranted low flying at night. It said a post-mortem examination disclosed a Events is open to the public and will be served from 5:30 p.m. The button winners will be announced at tonight's dance.

First prize is a weekend for two at the famed Palm Springs Spa. Tomorrow the public is especially In vited to attend the community church services conducted by the Yucca Valley Ministerial Association. They will be held at 8 a.m. in the amphitheatre of Desert Christ Park amid the Biblical statues of the late sculptor, Antone Martin. Special guest speaker will be Hugh Tiner, second president of Pepperdine College and evangelist pastor of the La Mesa Church of Christ.

The last, but not the least of the special activities for the weekend, will be the western gymkhana put on by Corral No. 4fi, Yucca Valley Equestrian Trails. It will take place at the Circle and Ranch at 9 a.m. Directional signs to all events will be posted and during the entire Grubstake Days members of the California Highway Patrol, Yucca Valley Rangers and the Sheriff's Reserve will he on hand to control traffic and assist the public. San Bernardino and Riverside counties students: From San Bernardino Robert Bab-cock and Michael J.

Krup of Golden Valley Junior High; Jeannie Wagner, Richardson Junior High. From Redlands Dale Cole, Greg Steel and Fleming Oliver, Clement Jun- ior High; Paul L. Smith, Cope Junior1 High. From Colton Dehrah Kay Colton Junior High, and David Cooper, Terrace Hills Intermediate. Also Joseph Mocilac, Eisenhower High, Rialtn; David Poland, Big Bear High; School.

Eleven students from Riverside County also will take part tn the fair. An error by an intoxicated pilot has been blamed for the fatal crash of a private plane in Upland last Sept. 23, which killed three persons outright and led to the death of a homeowner. The Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington, D.C., ruled Thursday that the pilot, David C. Hulslander, 24, of 5510 Palo Verde Montclair, misjudged his altitude and strurk the blades of a 33-foot wind machine.

The plane then plummeted info the Yucca Valley (Continued from City Page) ranch is offering its corral free to all horsemen after the parade. Elsewhere in town the carnival, featuring rides, a fun house and game and refreshment booths, will he going full blast. For the quieter types there are two exhibits of the works of Hi-Dcsert artists. The Yucca Valley Kiwanis Club is sponsoring one at the multi-purpose room ot Yucca Valley Elementary School on Hopi Trail. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m., both today and Sunday.

The second, Hi-Desert Studio Guild Artists Show, is being held outdoors in the parking lot sirrounding the Security First National Bank from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A tremendous crowd is expected to attend the Queen's Ball tonight at the Copper Room hy the airport.

Rig attraction is Ward Kimball's Firrhouse Five Plus Two and all the Dixieland a person can handle. The ball, planned as street dance to accommodate the people, starts at 8:30 p.m. A buffet dinner at the Copper Room mm Ford motor and transmission differential valued at. $5,200 were presented to Pacific Hieh School by Garner Ford of San Bernardino. Similar equipment will be presented to other area high schools.

Aim is to assist schools in updating vocational training. Standing (from left) are James T. Taylor, PIIS auto There's a lot of truth behind this run and Kessler S.B., Riverside Countv Students Enter California Science Fair Twenty-two junior and senior high school students from San Bernardino and Riverside counties are planning to exhibit science projects at the California Science Fair, to be held in Los Angeles May 21-29. Students will set up their projects tomorrow at the California Museum of Science and Industry in Exposition Park. Judging will be completed Friday, and awards will be announced that night.

Some 200 students, most of them from Southern California, will compete for awards. Planning to participate are thp following first place winners of the Inland Science Fair, hold last March for a lot of ways to prove it. Hie Smooth As Silk Whiskov. ftrt no itooi. 4 45 Vi pi.

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