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B-4 Friday, Feb. 24. They Taste Feverish Compulsion, Become 'Bottle-Olo gists i in the days of Moses because that nation was the center of glassmaking until 300 B.C. The period running from 1839 to 1900 can be considered as the "Classic Age of Glass Bottles," according to this Mountain Home Village resident. But even in 1890 a glass maker from the year 200 B.C.

would have felt at home in the glass houses because the process of producing the bottles was practically the same. She said the 1890 blowpipe, tongs, molds and tools were all very much like the ones of the earlier day, and the methods of blowing and pressing were quite similar. In 1903, however, the story changed when Michael J. Owens, employe of the Libbey Glass Company, Ohio, perfected a machine that made possible the production of bottles without the manual labor of previous times required. The coming of the bottle machine meant the end of the early glass-making history with the result being that many people believe the collecting should stop with the 1900 era, Mrs.

Wissler said. "However, the advent of the mechanical system meant a new period of collecting, and today some of the first bottles turned out by the machine process are almost as rare and as hard to get as those made previous to this period," she said. When collecting the pre-1900 bottles, according to Mrs. Wissler, the most important thing to learn is how to determine whether or not the bottle was machine-made. Before this bottle-making machine was born, she said, a man with a blowpipe had to do the actual manufacturing of a bottle.

"In this process the mouth or lip of the container had to formed last, after the bottle was freed from the blowpipe," she explained. "This applied lip can be perceived by observing the mold seam on the bottle. The seam will run from the bottle's base up to the neck where it will come to an end somewhere near the lip. "Then observe that the lip was formed by hand after the bottle's body had been shaped in the mold, arid this indicates the 'applied lip bottle was handmade before 1900. "In the machine-made bottle, the lip is formed first and a mold is always used in its formation.

A glimpse of any bottle in the kitchen today will show a person the mold seam running from the base through the neck and lip to the very top of the bottle and this is evidence that it's a machine-made bottle." The hobby of hunting bottles is a task in itself. Nevertheless, Mr. and Mrs. Wissler have followed in the footsteps of a growing number of Americans and also taken up bottle sun-coloring as a hobby. Glass can be sun-colored in almost any location that has an appreciable amount of sunshine, she said, and her patio and shelves in their backyard serve this purpose.

As a result they now have hundreds of bottles which are being sun-colored as they continue their hunt for more rare ones. Regarding how long it takes to sun-color glass, it may require two weeks to two years or longer. There is no conclusive answer. But it's fun for Mr. and Mrs.

Wissler, and they intend to continue this hobby as well as that of being bottle-ologists. at old-time ranches that are long gone. And on March 18 and 19, desiring to improve their ability in this hobby field, they will attend a bottle workshop to be sponsored in Bishop by the Bishop Belles and Beaux Bottle Club. Their unusual collection includes a real old kerosene lamp; a patent medical bottle on which the label indicates it was Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver, urinary disorders, a gin bottle made in Holland in 1790; and a unique bottle given to her in 1932 when it was already more than 100 years old. Made in Germany, this blue and white bottle is shaped like a smiling dog who sits on his hind legs and uses his front paws to hold a bottle in his mouth.

Also included in the Wissler couple's collection are soda bottles that first came out in the late 1800s, including one that carries the label which reads "Redlands Bottling Works, J. T. Allen, Proprietor." Although the bottle collector's reservoir in California, Nevada and Colorade has been shrinking since 1950, there are still a good number of sites where they can be found, according to Mrs. Wissler. "These other good places left as sources of bottles include old buildings which are being demolished," she said.

"No matter where a person is hunting for bottles, though, I would advise them to make sure they take along paper which can be used to wrap bottles as soon as they are found. If the bottles are cold when found, you see, they often break as soon as they are moved." Now well acquainted with the history of bottles as a result of her hobby, Mrs. Wissler said the making of glass can be traced back to the Egyptians By CHARLES COSGROVE Sun-Telegram Staff Writer MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE In the first half of the present century the curio-quest hobby of bottle collecting was rare, and for that matter it was ridiculed by most otherwise reasonable beings who viewed it as being somewhere near the old-time childish diversion, the button-spring. Since 1950, though, bottle collecting has mushroomed into one of America's five most popular hobbies, and this means that Mr. and Mrs.

Ira E. Wissler, Mountain Home Village, now are among at least one million Americans who have tasted the same feverish compulsion and become "bottle-ologists." In her case Ann Wissler took to this hobby years ago but her husband centered his sparetime attention on hunting and fishing, almost unaware of the bottle hunting field. However, after forced to sell his service station and garage on Del Rosa Avenue, San Bernardino, in June 1966 to make way for a new freeway, he settled with his wife in their Mountain Home Village residence and soon became aware of his wife's big collection of bottles. "I started collecting bottles, mostly small ones, years ago," she said. "But my husband wasn't interested until we were evicted from our San Bernardino place.

Since then, though, he has shared my interest in this hobby and we have spent a great deal of time hunting bottles. "Now the collection in my home, also in the backyard, has soared to approximately 7,000 bottles." According to Mrs. Wissler, they usually get their bottles in old dumps or 4 VW -f MRS. IRA E. 'bottle LLU Plans Annual 'Week of Devotion' Inland Empire News Dr.

Heppenstall is an alumnus of the Andrews University undergraduate division. He received his master of arts degree in the fields of history and semi-tics from the University of Michigan in 1934 and his Pd.D. degree in history and religion from the University of Southern California in 1948. His 33 years of teaching experience include positions on both secondary and Enrollment Mark For Summer Foreseen Irvine Heir Suit Against Foundation Valid LOS ANGELES (AP) A granddaughter of the late Orange County land developer James Irvine won a victory yesterday when a federal judge refused to dismiss her suit against trustees of the Irvine Foundation. Involved are millions of dollars of stock in the Irvine which still has vast land holdings in Orange County.

The suit by Mrs. Joan Irvine Smith, CCC WTSSLER ologist' to the students at the same time they receive their sign-up sheets for next year. Summer classes will be held from June 19 to Aug. 4 this year. These classes are to provide the student with the opportunity to take required subjects and also have time for an elective which they would not otherwise be able to take.

In addition these classes allow the student a chance to make up courses he may have failed during the regular school year. Parents whose children attend summer school classes for credit are asked to plan vacations and other trips after Aug. 4 so as not to jeopardize the credit their children might receive from attending the summer school. Increase Set In Guidance For Students REDLANDS Students of Redlands High Schools and various junior high schools will receive more guidance than in the past as a result of a recommendations approved Tuesday night by the Redlands Unified School District board. One resolution approved will provide for a part time counselor for the high school and another counselor who will provide vocational guidance for junior high students.

The guidance program will start in the seventh grade as school officials feel that this is the best age to stimulate a student's interest in a vocation. Also approved by the RUSD trustees was a request for financial assistance to conduct a "Development Survey of Guidance Services" prior to the coming June. Cost of this survey will be reimbursed under Title V-A of the National Defense Education Act and will not exceed $900. Open Tonight the feminine lead is Thelma Charlton. Among those completing the cast are two holders of "best" awards from the Players.

George Aivaliofis, appearing as the wigmaker, was named "best actor" for his leading role in "The Silver Whistle." Grace Preda, who plays the mother in the current production, was selected as last year's "best bit actress" for "The Night of the Iguana." Others who will appear in "Rashomon" are Bill Stice, the priest; Robert Santa, woodcutter; Rick Boostrom, the husband; John Levesque, a deputy; and Marge Tindall, the medium. Suicides at UC Joe, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Joe of Redwood City. Joe, a junior in the political science department, plunged from the top floor of the eight-story Barrows Hall.

Joe died about two hours later in a hospital. No note was found on either person, but police called them probable suicides. Police said Hughes and his wife had recently separated. No reason was given for Joe's death. 1967 Kit 'I'M, 1 'i LOMA LINDA Edward Heppenstall, professor of theology and Christian philosophy at Andrews University Theological Seminary in Michigan, will be the featured speaker when the annual spring Week of Devotion is held at Loma Linda University.

The five days of twice-daily services will start Monday in the University Church and continue through the following Saturday. Community residents and friends are invited to attend any of the services, according to LLU. Next Year's Schedule Set For Schools REDLANDS The 1967 -68 school year for Redlands Unified School District will not actually start until Sept. 11, opening day of school. But teachers, principals and other faculty members will be active almost two weeks before that date, according to a report presented to the district trustees.

First event of the 1967 68 school year will be a meeting of the principals with new teachers on Sept. 1. Four and five days later general meetings of new teachers and all teachers, respectively, will be held. Last events scheduled before schools open will be building meetings, or workshops, on Sept. 7 and 8.

Of interest to the students will be the "recesses" set during the 1967-63 school year. The first one will be the Thanksgiving vacation, Nov. 23 and 24, and this will be followed by the Christmas vacation, Dec. 18 through Jan. 1.

After school holidays on Lincoln's birthday, Feb. 12, and Washington's birthday, Feb. 22, the students' next vacation will run from April 8 through April 12. From then until June 13, last day of school for students, the only holi day will be Memorial Day, May 30. RHS Students Capture Citrus Event Honors REDLANDS Students of Redlands High School competed in widely varied events during the past week, it was reported by school officials.

Two judging teams from Redlands Chapter of Future Farmers of America placed second and third in land judging competition Feb. 18 at San Bernardino Valley College. Both teams entered the citrus section for the day's activities. First place award was won by Roily Oden in the individual placings for the entire contest team members were first or second time participants. team members were more experienced judges.

On the team were Jim Boyle, ous articles for magazines and newspapers through the years. Professional organizations to which he belongs include Phi Beta Kappa, the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. During the Week of Devotion, Dr. Heppenstall will conduct daily services at 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

except for Friday and Saturday when he will have different hours. and non-charitable provisions blended in such a way that they ae inseparable. Attorney Lyndol Young, representing Mrs. Smith, said that she already owns 200 shares of Irvine stock and is one of the largest individual shareholders. He said if her suit is successful she will hold 43 per cent of the stock.

U.S. Dist. Judge Henry N. Graven, who denied a dismissal motion by the foundation trustees, also turned down a motion for a summary judgment without trial. The court gave the defendants until March 1 to file an answer to the suit.

He directed both sides to take depositions from witnesses in May. College Man, Woman Are Chosen VICTORVILLE Ronald Rodgers and Sandy Weeks have been announced as "man and woman of the year" at Victor Valley College. Requirements are a 3.0 grade average and participation in school functions throughout the year. She is student body secretary and secretary to the student council, executive board and president. He is vice president of the council.

She is a 1965 graduate of Victor Valley High School. She is a fourth semester sophomore, majoring in chemistry. She lives in Wright wood. He plans a career in medicine. During his time in the Air Force, he was a Russian interpretor.

Both winners will attend a convention of recipients of the award from other colleges. Sirens WEDNESDAY: S.B. FIRE 7:17 Auto fire, 2341 Sierra Way. AMBULANCE: 9:37 40th and Sierra. CREST FOREST FIRE 4:50 p.m.

False alarm, Highway 189A, Twin Peaks. THURSDAY: CALIF. DIV. OF FORESTRY: 9:07 a.m. False alarm, and Douglas, Yucaipa.

10:12 Gas leak standby, Phelan School," Phelan Rd. AMBULANCE: 2:08 a.m. 6th and H. 9:40 7173 Olive. 11:42 a.m.

Wyatts Cafeteria, Inland Center. 3:36 p.m. Valley and E. S.B. FIRE 11:45 a.m.

Resuscitator, 410 Inland Center. 12:47 p.m. Shorted neon ballast, 1933 E. 1:06 Grass, 2565 Gardena. 1:43 Rescue, 2765 Maple.

5:15 Auto, 3478 Stoddard. CREST FOREST FIRE 2:41 p.m. Resuscitator, Big Tree Lane, Crestline. U.S. FOREST SERVICE: 12:35 p.m.

False alarm, Big Bear Lake. college levels. From 1940 to 1955 he was chairman of the department of religion at La Sierra College, Riverside. He has been teaching in the Andrews University department of religion since 1958 and currently is serving as director of the western extension division of the Seventh day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews. Dr.

Heppenstall has written numer 33, seeks to strip the Irvine Foundation of 459 shares of company stock which she alleges are being held in an invalid trust. Mrs. Smith, of Middleburg, Va. is one of three granddaughters of James Irvine. She seeks control of one-thlrd of the 459 shares of stock.

Her suit contends that the trust is invalid because it contains both charitable en. On the team were Doug Spears, Tony Garcia, Frank Braga and Harold Egleson. Roger Hall, RHS adviser, accompanied the students. Although eliminated in preliminary rounds, debate teams gained valuable experience recently in preparation for National Forensic League district competition scheduled March 3 and 4 at Whittier College. Stan Mathes and Russ Taylor and Mike Rogers and David Quick participated in the Pomona Catholic Speech Debate tournament in Pomona.

The first tournament sponsored by the parochial school, it was one of the best organized on this season's schedule, according to Mrs. Gertrude Baccus, RHS in Action He had been in Vietnam for four and one-half months and in the Marines since February 1965. When hit, Cpl. Russell was on a patrol in the Chu Lai area. He is a 1964 graduate of Colton High School and attended radio school at Camp Lejuene, N.C.

Royce Patterson, Jim Ruben-stein, Breitenstein, tour guide David Owen, and student Mike Labagnara. The program is expected to motivate youth in many ways. George Eales, David Gonzales and Od-coach. YUCAIPA Last summer was Yu-caipa's most successful summer school period with some 450 students attending 24 classes. But Yucaipa Joint Unified School District officials expect this record to be broken when the 1967 summer opens, it was disclosed yesterday.

The distribution of the coming summer's schedule of classes began this past Monday, and this list will be given Peru Warren Dale, Loma Linda, wears a cap of the kind worn by Peruvian Indians as he displays rug made by such Indians of Alpaca fur. Warren and five other Loma- Linda Academy students went to Peru last summer as a student missionary. He will give an illustrated travelogue of their experiences in the Peru highlands when the Yucaipa Seventh-day Adventist Youth meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. today. Rialto Play to RIALTO First production of Rialto Players for 1967 will open tonight in the auditorium of i i Junior High School.

It is the first of four performances of "Rashomon" under the direction of Bob Bollinger. Written by Fay and Michael Kanin, the drama is based on a centuries-old Japanese classic by Ryunosuka Akuta-gawa. It will be repeated for local audiences Saturday and on March 3 and 4. Director Bollinger, who won last year's best production award from the Players for "Night of the Iguana," also appears in the cast as a bandit. Playing Two Apparent BERKELEY (AP) A University of California spokesman said an East Bay business man and a Berkeley student died in unrelated leaps from university structures yesterday.

The coroner identified the businessman as John G. Hughes, 45, a vice president of Concap Computer Systems, who died in a fall from the rim of Memorial Stadium, some 175 feet above the ground. The student was identified as Eric in- inij I'i i -i WW" Fontana Marine Wounded ft' I iii k' 1 3 1 4Mr i'rr 1 7 i rv 1 I-4 ''h He was shot in the arm and the shell, after hitting him, exploded. His arm was badly torn, Mrs. Russell said.

Surgery was scheduled last week but, as of yesterday, the Russells had had no further word from their son. He was taken to the Naval Hospital at Yokosuka, Japan. Plant Visit stein, machinst, explains operation of automatic machine used in fabricating rocket motor chambers. Redlands High students, from left, are Richard Morehouse, Tom Richards, FONTANA Lance Cpl. Lawrence (Larry) Russell, a Fontana Marine, has been wounded in Vietnam.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Russell, 9338 Grace received word of his injury recently. Cpl.

Russell was wounded Feb. and evacuated to Japan. The Youth Opportunity Campaign began this month at Lockheed Propulsion Company, Redlands, as the firm hosted a series of visits by local youth. In above picture Jack Breiten- 5 li -if is. I j- to; -yei,.