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EDITORIALS This section contains editorials, latest local news, world sports, a thrilling serial and news of general interest. WANT ADS Classified Advertising columns of The Bakersfield Californisn close promptly at 11 o'clock every morning. Phone 31. LOCAL SECTION THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1938 PAGES 9 TO 16 FUDICKER SAYS PLATZ WAS SHOT IN SELF-DEFENSE oCHOOP IS DUE ON TUESDAY AT Comic Ballet Troupe Will Appear on Association Program Here rnRUDI SCHOOP is coming JL to town! That name to American audiences is like the Pied Piper's to the children of Hamelin. This Swiss ballet Miss is in fact the Pied Piper of pantomime.

By the time she comes to Bakersfield on next Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Kern County Musical Association, during her third titillating transcontinental tour she will have been likened to practically every comic character in life and literature. Returning to America under the sponsorship of S. Hurok, this mistress of pantomime is bringing her troupe of 22 in a new ballet, entitled, "All for Love." Miss Schoop was much intrigued by America during her previous two tours, especially by the gum-chewing natives. This new ballet is her comment on life in this country. Love Personified Combined with this is also a commentary on love.

The Swiss Puck of Pantomime observing that love manifests itself in many complex ways has made a composite picture of the roles it plays in all spheres of life. The mimes and dancers run the gamut from the deep-rooted devotion of a mother to the gaudy musical-comedy revue. With a musical background by Lothar Perl who lent his creatives and pianistic talents to Miss School's former fun-fests, "All for Love," begins with an escetic preacher competing with the roaring heedless city for the ears of the hurrying passers-by. The episodes depict with cinematic speed the plight of mother- love stealing for its children; a schoolgirl throwing a classroom, the teacher and the board of education a furore by injecting love into the day's lesson; a jealous husband being transformed into a bar-fly. This and more are features in this landscape of love that spreads out and culminates In a broadly humorous satire of the super-terrific musical revues that use love for their central theme.

Tamed Dancers The grand passion with a capital is a juicy target for the gravity- defying and miming dancers, many of whom have become familiar to American audiences in Iheir past two visits. The expert cariacaturings of Edith Carola, Otto Ulbricht, Ralph Ray and Meta Krahn are again at their best advantage in this cartoon- like parade of love's foibles and heartaches. Also on pleasing display are Marian Daae, Ellen Liy and Katta Sterna. Miss Schoop has added several new members to her company whose twirling and strionics are drawing notice all along the line. Their names are Irja Hagfors, Hascha Besiakoff, Marrlt Ohlsson and Ellen Helweg.

Critics in America and abroad have persistently likened her art to that of Charlie Chaplin. This program will be given at the Standard School auditorium at Olldale. Despair? Love? Who Knows? Ballet Queen Not Quite Sure TRUDI SCHOOP AND TROUPE COMING Famous Comic Ballet Slated Tuesday Roy Galyen Elected Leader Kern Peace Officers' Group i pAPTAIN ROY GALYEN, chief of the Kern county unit of the nia Highway Patrol, was elected president of the Kern County Peace Officers' Association at a. meeting held last night in Bakersfield. Bert Higgins, chief of police at Taft, was elected vice-president, and Elmer Lobre, McFarland judge, was chosen secretary-treasurer.

Galyen sue- ceeds Otto Heckmann, assistant-chief of the Bakersfleld police depart- TO ATTEND Joint Session of Former Service Men Slated in Memorial Hall Candidate Again A LL ex-service men of Kern -county are invited to a meeting of all veterans' organizations to he held Monday evening at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Harold Brown Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at Memorial hall, it was announced today, Special guests at the affair will be members of the Alex Ross Post No. SO, Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League; Bernard Munzer Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans: William A. Shatter Camp of United Spanish War Veterans; Frank S. Reynolds Post, American Legion; and all other veterans' organizations. The local degree team, headed by A.

D. Munden, will stage the degree work for a large class of recruits which will be inducted in a nationwide class led by the commander-ln- chief of the V. F. Scott P. Squires, who will speak over a national radio hook-up from, Washington, D.

C. Hugh Harrell of the liaison service of the veterans' bureau will address the gathering on procedure at the "facility" and describe the veterans' hospital. He will also outline the steps for hospital ization or establishing a. disability for compensation. Special entertainment has been planned for the event Monday evening, according to L.

G. Tuggart of the Harold Brown Post. GEORGE PARISH Seeks Re-election Plans Completed for Frager Event Strolling musicians In native costume, the lilting songs of golden voiced senoritas and other entertainment will greet hundreds of guests anticipated at a four-day Spanish fiesta which will mark the grand opening of Frager's Spanish Kitchen, 622 Nineteenth street, which begins on Friday, March 4. Tickets have been placed on sale for the opening dinner which includes full program of entertainment. 'Because of the crowd anticipated Mr.

Frager announced today that all tickets will be dated for each of the four days of the celebration. Aleamvhlle, extensive preparations are being made for the opening. The Spanish kitchen is a brand new, attractive stucco building located across the street on Nineteenth from tho present Tamalo Grotto. The exterior of the building has been made attractive by the planting of cactus gardens, shrubs and plants. Spanish and westerri murals cover the four of the dining room which features a center dance floor flanked by booths attractively furnished in chrome furniture.

Frederico Valdaz, Spanish artist, was brought to Bakersfield especially to decorate the dining room, according to Mr. Frager. Tickets for the grand opening may be had at Frager's Tamale Grotto, 626 Nineteenth street. Bakersfield Memorial Park CEMETERY MAUSOLEUM COLUMBARIUM CREMATORY All Under Perpetual Care Located at Baker and Ninth Street Day Phone 1145 Night Phone 4463 ROY GALYEN Heads Peace Officers Estate Hearing Is Launched in Kern Callie I. McDonald, as administra- trix of the estate of the late R.

McDonald, of Bakersfield, is suing Kenneth McDonald and Clara McDonald, his wife, and the Bishop Oil Company, Pacific Western Oil Company, the Anglo-California National Bank and other defendants for an accounting of the estate. The plain tiff in this, action also asks that Kenneth McDonald be ordered to convey all the property to the plaintiff as administratrix and that a receiver be appointed and that the other defendants be required to set forth tho nature of their claims. The plaintiff asks exemplary damages of Attorneys J. W. Heard and C.

H. Conron, representing the plaintiffs, ask attorneys fees for Appearing for tho defendants are: Claf- lln, Dorsey Campbell. The hearing is before Superior Judge Louis C. Drapeau, assigned here from Ventura county. Shell Buys Share of Huge Oil Field For a payment of $1,842,105.30, Shell Oil Company today acquired an undivided 35 per cent of the mineral rights on the land covered by present Shell lease on the famous 3rubb Estate, known as the Taylor ease of the Rancho Canada De San Miguellto, in the Ventura avenue 'ield of Santa Barbara county.

An area of approximately IBO'O acres is involved in the transaction which Is confirmed by order of the probate court, it was reported here today. Riveryiew Matron Dies at Hospital Mrs. Eunice Hargett, 79, longtime resident of Riverview, died this morning at a local hospital. Her homo was at 431 Bell Drive. She leaves two daughters, both Riverview residents.

Funeral services, will be-conducted at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in FlicJilnger-Digier chapel by the Reverend Charles Hulnie. Interment will be in the perpetual care section of Union cemetery. ment, who presided at last night's session until the election of officers. Meetings of the association will be held every 60 days and the next meeting will be held in Fellows April 1, it was decided. The evening's entertainment Included a chicken dinner and motion pictures shown by E.

A. Patty of Edwards Camera Exchange, assisted by Ray Blair. The Kern County Peace Officers Association was formed several years ago by law enforcement officers of the county and was.active until approximately three years ago. Since that time, it has been more or. less dormant until the meeting last night, which brought out more than a score of officers to lend impetus to the association's revival.

Constable Tom Quinn was elected sergeant-at-arms and five were elected as a board of trustees. They arc Rae Pyle, undersheriff; Murray Arnold, chief of police at Shafter; Cheek, chief of police at Delano; Robert B. Powers, chief Of police at Bakersfield, and James Vizzard, deputy district attorney. Mountain Regions Open for Sports Winter sports conditions should be the best tomorrow in recent weeks, according to a. report from.

Forest Supervisor J. E. Elliott of Porterville. Fair weather is predicted by the United States weather bureau, roads are open although chains probably will be needed, arid there is plenty of snow. Greenhorn will probably see hundreds of people, judging from past week ends.

Boy Scout troops 2 and 4 are among those planning outings. Sequoia will be another spot to attract many skiers and skaters. There is no snow at Camp Nelson or Wishon and roads are in good condition, it was reported. Editor of Texas Death Word was received today of the death of J. W.

Smith, 73, father of Sam Smith of The Californian's mechanical department, at his home in La Mesa, Texas. A native of Mississippi, the elder Smith had been for 18 years the editor and owner of the La Mesa Reporter. He leaves, in addition to his son in Bakersfield, three other sons, M. P. Smith and J.

W. Smith, of Glendale, and George Smith of Alturas; three daughters, Mrs. Thlbault, Mrs. Fred Mitchell and Mrs. P.

M. Finley of Texas. Cub Luncheon and Course of Training Are Scheduled for Reservation Two week-end gatherings at Kern River Scout Reservation were announced today by W. W. Merrall, county Scout executive, the first to be a cubbing luncheon on Sunday, March 6, and the second a training course for boy leaders to bo held Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13.

Judge William L. Bradshaw will preside at the luncheon for parents of Cub Scouts, pack committeemen and others interested. In charge of the progr will be Gordon Arlett of Taft, field executive, assisted by J. H. Parker of Bakersfield and Ernest Cuthbertson of Taft.

Duties of den of committeemen to the pack, a program for den meetings and responsibilities of den chiefs will be among topics during the afternoon. The training course for boy leaders in Boy Scout troops has been instituted at the request of scoutmasters. It will be an overnight affair with a charge of $1 for meals and Is open to junior assistant scoutmasters, senior patrol leaders, patrol leaders and their assistants. Every troop should have 100 per cent representation, said Mr. Merrall.

The course will Include Instruction in the patrol leaders' duties, "hiking and camping, handicraft, games and patrol and troop organization. Police Association Ball Planned Soon Tickets for the annual ball of the Bakersfield Police Benefit Association are moving fast, according to Phil Fickert, in charge of sales. The dance will be held March 17 and the proceeds will go to the association's fund for sickness and death benefits to department members. Tickets are obtainable at 50 cents each from all members of the police force. Second District Supervisor Expresses Appreciation to Kern Electors Supervisor George Parish, of the second district, today announced he will be a candidate for re-election.

"I am extremely grateful to my friends and acquaintances for the honor bestowed upon me at the previous election and I wish to thank each one for his co-operation during the term of office soon to bo completed," the supervisor said. The supervisor said that no one In his district suffered from hunger, cold or was ill-housed. Ho declared that the records of the board and results obtained in rood Improvement disclose an economical and efficient service and that the people of the district helped him through a difficult administration. "With the experience gained and the continued support of the people I feel that I am justified In seeking re-election," he declared. VALLEY OIL SLATED SPEAKER EOR Kern Educator HERBERT L.

HEALY Schools Superintendent CHIEF TO SEEK POST City Personals Bits off News I NDIANA "Hoosiers" now living in California are Invited to the state society's annual picnic reunion to be held in Grove park, Los Angeles, at Avenue 40 and North Figueroa street, tomorrow, according to an announcement received by R. J. Hodson, secretary of the city Chamber of Commerce. The Wyoming society will meet In the same park on Sunday, March G. Kern county, with respect to tax delinquency is better off than any other county In the state, Perry Brite, county tax collector, told the Delano Exchange Club members in a recent address.

"I don't know how hard it was for you to dig up your taxes, but you certainly did so," Mr. Brlte said, "and today Kern county has the lowest delinquency rate in the state." The official said he was given a fine reception in Delano. D. B. Joliff, formerly deputy sheriff and now a Southern Pacific fireman, will be a candidate for constable of the third township court, he announced today.

Frank "Wilkson, county treasurer, announced today he will call nil Greenhorn and tered school warrants 9 a. February Historical Association to Meet Monday Night at Jaysee Building ILTON McWHORTER, dean of oil men of the south San Joaquin valley, will be one of the speakers at the meeting of the Kern County Historical Society, Monday evening, at the local junior college building. The session will begin at 8 o'clock in Room 113, it was announced today by R. W. London, president.

Mr. McWhorter was born in Villa Rica, Georgia, January 28, 1849. His mother was a cousin of Jefferson Davis. Mr. McWhorter is known throughout the oil industry as one of Its real pioneers.

He constructed and owned the first' petroleum distillery north of Newhall at Fresno In 3888 and peddled products of the plant around the San Joaquin valley with mule tenms. Axel Herbert Healv grease, kerosene, and lubricating oil Il)ul nuuy were some of his products. Pioneer of Field He was the first man 5n California to distill kerosene from California petroleum. He made first tests of oil seepages In the old Kern River field and served as first geologist who directed drilling of the first oil well in this field. The drilling took place on the Tom Means ranch for the ElwoodH.

He drilled the first commercial well on the Kern river front in 1899 and drilled the next four wells that opened up the great boom. In 1893, ho drilled the first commercial well nt McKHtrlck and also the first well in tho Coallnga field. Another feature of the meeting will be the paper prepared by F. F. Latta of Shafter who has uncovered hitherto unknown facts on Richard Montgomery Keyes, founder of Keys- vllle.

Tho material was furnished by Mrs. Susanna Maria Craig. Hnvilah Courier Daniel Burke of Panama has loaned the society use of.one of his I scrapbooks that covers some of the old files of the Havllah Courier 'from 18GO-1899 that will recall events of interest to many local pioneers who are Invited to the coming meeting. A short business session will precede the meeting and the public IB cordially invited to attend. Legion Convention Session That American Legionnaires throughout the nation are already making plans to come to the national convention In Los Angeles In and that the convention will undoubtedly exceed even the record New York gathering last year was the Information brought to Frank S.

Reynolds Post No. 26 last night by "Wesley F. Waldon, chairman of tho Legion's fun organization, the Society of 40 and 8, which ho attended in Los Angeles. Preliminary plans for the mammoth parade to be held In connection with the convention were made by 40 and 8 members gathered from all California, said Mr. Waldon.

Na--i tlonal officers reported great Interest lo Retain County Office at Next Election Herbert L. Healy, known as one of the outstanding educators in the state because of his excellent stewardship of the Kern county schools, today announced his candidacy for re-election as county superintendent. County Superintendent Healy's brilliant record as administrator has been noted in the honors won by the Kern schools at tho state fair for a period of 10 years, by tho amicable relationships maintained in all school departments, by tho efficient service given by his office to the public, school trustees and teachers and by the fine strides made by the schools educationally. Noted Educator Mr. Hoaly brought a sound background of training and education to his present post, and his post 10 years of experience has brought him widespread attention as one of the educational leaders in the state.

Ho IB a Harvard graduate and holda the much-coveted Phi Beta Kappa key. He served as classroom teacher, principal and supervisor, assuming the post of assistant county superintendent In 1922 under L. E. Chenoweth, present city superintendent. He was elected county superintendent In 1928, He has served on many state educational committees and on the state council of the California Teachers' Association.

During his superintendency, the Kern schoola have won the grand sweepstakes at tho state fair at Sacramento every year, indicating tho high standards of educational standards maintained through his office and staff o'f supervisors. During his regime, special and constant alleii- tlon has been given to tho needs of the individual child and complete records of attainment are kept. To him Is given credit also for solving In a most creditable manner one of the most -difficult problems of modern times, the adequate schooling of migratory children. Attendance Gains During his time as county superintendent, tho average dally attend in the convention throughout the i ance of the schools has increased nation. Dave Chernis exhibited to tho Legionnaires last night sketches of a suggested costume for the post's drum and blugle corps, now practicing for the parade.

Pension Couple to Wed Here March 1 Constituting the first example from 18,386 to 23,440 pupils, while at the Hfime time the actual enrollment has grown from 20,137 to 28.262. The number of teachers has Increased from 901 to 1033. Despite the expansion of the county schools in which 33 districts out of the total number of 76 In Kern have had to carry on building programs, from the addition of one or two classrooms to the complete new plants such as the $105,000 building program at Mo- javp, the actual educational cost per pupil has decreased. In 1928-29, the GOOD TIMES PRECURSOR ASTORIA, Feb. 26.

(U. Police believe that Billy Hill's latest, brush with the law is a. harbinger of good times. Hill, a longshoreman, is the most regular habitue' of the Jail, having served 65 minor offenses. When terms times for good he pays his fine, but when his pickings are slim, he goes to Jail.

This time he paid his fine. Head of Greenlawn Clears Bluffs Road Ed Helm, manager of Greenlawn Memorial Park, said today that he has a crew of men busy ciparlngr the i nonor rubbish from the sides of Kern river boulevard on the bluffn, and that when the task is finished he Congregational Church. The two contracting parties contend that they will bo, able to enjoy a bolter home If they share, their pensions. M. W.

Skolton will act as best man and Mrs. Marian Kheppard matron of it IK announced. Several to repost the roadside against dumping. Mr. Helm asked the co-operation of the people to keep the roadway free of rubbish, which he has cleaned up annually for the last three years.

Dumping debris creates a most unsightly condition, he said. Decrease in Traffic Deaths Predicted by Elks Leader guests from the welfare department and General Welfare Center aro bidden to the wedding. Mrs. Frances Ober will provide instrumental music and Frank Boyd will sing. The date chosen IK the birthday anniversary of the bride.

A reception will follow In Plymouth hall, where the General Welfare Center will sponsor a program. An out-of-town speaker will be heard. Sunday Opening Is time the educational cost per pupil In the. elementary schools Is but S97.17 and in high school 3196.62. Thanks Parents Mr.

Hffily today expressed McKittrick Man Reports He Feared Attorney Carried Weapon PRNEST FUDICKER, 67, McKittrick rancher since 1914, told why he shot Attorney Matthew S. Platz, recounting the shooting in simple detail before a packed courtroom late yesterday. At the conclusion of his own story, la his own defense, Superior Judge W. L. Bradshaw adjourned the hearing until Tuesday morning of next week.

Fudicker is now on trial for shooting Platz, as the state charges, with intent to murder him. Preliminary to his actual accountal of tho shooting, Fudicker said he had known Platz since 1914 and that he had had trouble with the field attorney over a road leading to the county highway. Mr. Platz, he declared, had closed and locked a gate to the road, saying, "This Is my land and It closed to you pefeple." The road, Fudicker said, had been built since 1915. Platz, he asserted, closed it in 1037.

Tells of Threats The defendant also testified that he had been informed Platz had mado threats agalnat him. On the day he shot Platz, he said ho had driven to the Adobe ranch searching for the attorney. Platz, he said, was watching sheepmen at the corral. "I wild to Platz, what are you sending me letters for? What's your idea closing that gate? We had that road. I don't want to be locked up.

If I am that bad, I'll give myself up to the sheriff. "He said, 'It's my land and my road and I'm going to close it If you don't get out of here I'll fin you full of "He threw his hand back like he was going to strike me. Then he threw his hand to his hip like he was going to get his gun. "I ran." "Did you call him a and say 'I'll murder you'?" Attorney James Reavis, defense counsel, asked the witness. Denies Report "I did not," Fudicker replied.

He continued with his narration: "Platz was on the other side of the fence in kind of a crouching position. "I took my gun, loaded It and took a shot nt him." "Did you see whether he had a gun or not?" Attorney Reavis asked, "No," replied Fudicker. Mr. Reavls asked Fudicker If he had known Platz to own a gun. Fudicker said that Platz had owned a gun and he had learned of it when his first wife was serving Platz as a cook.

"Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" Mr. Reavis asked the defendant. Fudicker did not understand what was meant by a felony. When the term was explained he said he had never been convicted. "What did Mr.

Platz do after the shooting?" Mr. Reavis queried. Arm Shattered "Platz, after the shooting went around the barn and we met on the north side. He told Joe his arm was broken. "Joe patted me on the shoulder and said, 'keep I said, 'take him "I kept my eye on Platz.

I didn't know whether he had a gun on him. If he did I'd be ready to take a crack at him. "I went to McKittrick to give myself up, but the officers were out I Continued on Thirteen) Date Changed for L. A. Stock Event Tlio Great Western Livestock Show at Los Angeles, held In mid- December In previous years, has been advanced three weeks this year and will bo held during Thanksgiving wwk, it was announced today hy H.

K. Dlckson. head of the high Kern county schools are outstanding school agriculture department, who among the schools of California, the la chairman of the junior livestock credit Is due to well trained, effi- I division. It Is Important that stock cient, loyal tr-aehern. to capable breeders planning to enter the trustees who arc 1 generous of their I show have this information now, appreciation of tho co-operation extended to him and to bin office by the public and rnrrnlx-rs of the educational profession HS well, lit said In part: "If an has boen frequently said, time and to the intelligent people of Kern county who are liberal In their financial support of their schools and demand the best that modern education has to offer." Opposed by Group Grant U.

S. Fund Scion of Wealth Ends HopjOver U. S. (United Press Leased Wire) MIAMI, Feb. Archbold, wealthy scientist, completed a nonstop flight from San Diego to Miami today in hours and 25 minutes when he landed his big flying boat at Pan American airport.

Archbold was accompanied by six members in the plane. The fight was described by Archbold as a shakedown cruise preparatory to a scientific expodllon he expects to 'make this year for the American Museum of Natural History to New Guinea. TTRAFFIC deaths will decrease in 1938 for the first time in five years, after reaching an all-time record of 39,700 during 1937, according to a prediction by Major Charles Spencer Hart, grand exalted ruler of the Elks lodge, In a communication to the Bakersfield lodge, Secretary Howard W. Heskett said Awakening public interest in safety is the basis upon which Major Hart made his prediction. The Elks lodge has undertaken a national drive against traffic accidents this year and the Bakersfield lodge is co-operating with the 500,000 members in 1400 other communities toward this end, said Mr.

Hefikett. "Reliance on the Kelp that science can render in ridding our roads of the specter of auto accidents is growing in proportion to the concreteness of that have been recom- mended," said the communication from the grand exalted ruler. "The recent collaboration of Dr. Miller McCllntock, director of the Harvard University bureau for street traffic research, and Professor John M. Lessells of the Massachusetts Institute of -Technology, in presentation of a five-point program for putting science to work, drew the most vigorous response from the country of all remedies which have been proposed to augment the Elks' lodge safety drive." The program outlined by the two scientists predicted eventual revolution of traffic controls through use of infra-red "bumpers" to keep cars sufficiently far apart, radio beams to guide them automatically around curves, automatic switches turning on highway lights ahead of a moving car, and similar devices for safety.

The Injunction case of the Owl Market the Clerks and Butchers Union here has been submitted on points and authorities to Superior Judge W. L. Bradshaw. Attorneys W. C.

Dorrls and R. W. Henderson represented the unions In the litigation with Attorney Victor Parry appearing for the market which seeks to restrain picketing of the premises. One of the issues Involved Is whether picketing may proceed. Judge Bradshaw has Isued a preliminary restraining order against picketing.

The picketers oppose tho store being opened on Sundays, It Is reported. DOLLAR DECLINES LONDON, Feb. 26. (A. P.V-The United States dollar retreated fur- thT in the foreign exchange market today, closinK with a net loss of of a cent at 5.02 3-16 to the pound.

The rate compared with for sterling In New York last night. French francs were quoted 163.66 to the pound against 163.37 yesterday, for Delano Work Federal approval of a WPA grant of J1763 for excavating the basement and landscaping the grounds of the Delano Community Hall, has been reported here in a letter by R. W. Moore, secretary for Congressman A. J.

Elliot. H. R. Hubbard, of the work relief department of the county confirmed 1 the report saying the project had been asked for by the county to improve the Delano hall. LEADERSHIP CLAIMED SAN FRANCISCO, Feb.

26. (A, United Air Lines claimed leadership of all commercial operators of air lines In the world today as flight schedules completed the one hundred and twenty-five millionth mile. The air mileage was made on San Francisco-New York and Seattle-San Diego routes, S. A. Stimpson, district traffic manager, eaid.

said Mr. Dlckeon, in order that they may make plans accordingly. The Future Farmers of the high school are already feeding the cattle they will enter in the exhibit, having about 100 steers on feed. Union Cemetery A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION Drive Out and See Our Beautiful PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERY With Its Evergreen Landscape Office at the Cemetery Telephone 1337.