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Thames Marten's "Seven-Story reviewed by Porki Banes in "Reading Hour," editorial page tbdoy. Bad Feeling Breads Anew in Major Leagues See 21 LOCAL SECTION 5 CENTS PER COPY IAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1949 5 CENTS PER COPY PAGES 15 TO 28 Woman Death of Raises ighway Toll to Dust and Rain ATTRACTS display of the Bakersfield Evening High School attracted much attention Friday night when he annual Visitors' Day program was held. Many adult school exhibits were held in the girls' gymnasium, Including the veterans' institutional on-farm training here. This is part of the evening high, school offering. Crowd Sees Cadet Trophies Awarded as Students Drill 7000 Brave Dust to Visit Schools in Open House Despite contrary weather which A wealth of.

scientific endeavor darkened the skies with over was lined up in the science "WOO citizens saw the exhibits of ing. A display of fossils and earth Climaxing the year's activities the annual competition, and presentation of awards by the Bakersfield High School and College 20th Regiment of the California Cadet Corps was held before a Visitors' Day erpwd, Friday evening, in boys' gym- Bflsium. Cadet Colonel Robert Gardiner, of Mr. and Mrs. P-J.

Gardiner of 1302: OiUiale, the top aw.ard the" evening, the Colonel Raymond E. Smith saber presented by Colonel Smith, himself. This award is given each year to the' outstanding cadet officer, being presented at last year's ceremonies to Colonel Sanford Williams. The saber was. originally presented to by the men 'his company, and he later gave it to the local cadet corps to be a perpetual award to the outstanding cadet each year.

Colonel Gardiner is a student at Bakersfield College and is just finishing five years with the cadets. He is the only cadet colonel in the Medals Presented Medals were presented Captain Van Zant and First Lieuten- 'ant Tom Spurlock, signifying that in of Captain John J. Collins, they were the honor cadet officers of the year. A like award was made to Pri First Class Bruce Polk who is i "Considered by Collins to have shown the most advancement in proficiency among the first year men in the corps. Each year officers select the best noncommissioned officer, and non corns, in turn, decide which officer should have an award.

This year Captain Van Zant was chosen by the non-coms for this honor, am Sergeant Anthony Encinas received the 'nod from the officers. These awards are the Kenneth Keithley Continued on Page 20 the High School, College and Evening High 'School on Friday evening. Visitors viewed'over 50 individual exhibits housed in nine buildings, and had the opportunity of hearing the girls' glee club, the high school and college orchestra, the cadet demonstration, and tumbling acts. AH of the latter took place in Sarvey Auditorium, since the weather did not jjennit outside performances. A vast varreryo'f workiwas shown in the.

mechanical arts: building, where meteorology, navigation; electricity, sheet metal, welding, forge, cold metal diesel, and auto shop classes set forth their achievements for the public. Mechanical drawing and refrigeration were also represented, with charts illustrating the principles involved; A "hot rod" was on display, as well as an air coupe completely built by-the boys at the shop, and airplane engines, one of which was in operation. Woodwork Displayed Desks, cedar chests, and various articles made by students could be seen in the woodwork department. The handsome -showcases on the mezzanine floor of Harvey Auditorium held student- work in English, mathematics, and foreign Ian guages, with colorful maps, notebooks and three-dimensional models of geometric principles to illustrate the year's work. Hosts and hostesses were gowned in Roman togas and peasant costumes characteristic of foreign lands.

Girls' physical education activities could be seen on slides in the physi- education office, and next door in Ludden Hall, samples of upholstery work done by the co-eds were notable among other examples of homemaking projects. An. old-fashioned range was on display with the modern equipment of today's miss, and a continual process oi cake-baking was going' on. Clothing of all types could be seen, the product of a teen-ager. each 5 MEN GIVEN SENTENCES HERE TO STATE PRISON San Quentin prison sentences were meted otit to five men Friday by Superior Judge Warren Stockton, one to a man with a "record" who escaped from the county industrial he was serving a term for drunfcness.

The five men sentenced and the charges against them, are: Raymond B. Evans, escape from road camp; Travis Rankin and Chris Walker, accessories after the act, murder: Bob Vincent Millar, --morals, and John D. Venables. escape from road camp. -44, -a transient, was sentenced to the camp for 180 days in the Bakersfield Police Court on December 20, 1848 a drunkenness charge and took French leave February 4, 1049.

Rankin, 23, and Walker, 21, both of this city, are two men arrested in connection with the murder 'of- Eammar Hiekman; 22, on January 19, at the intersection of Milham Lane. and Brunda'ga They were charged as accessories with Ulyssis Hardimon, 21, who will appear next week for a hearing oa his for probation or sentencing. The fourth member of the quar- tetj Clifford -Jefferson, 25, brother- in-law of the slain -man, will be sentenced May 20. He has pleaded guilty to the murder charge. MiHer; 36, a transient, was arrested April 14, and pleaded guilty to a forcible -morals assault upon a 17-yean-old boy; Venables.

59, escaped from the road camp last October where he had been sentenced to a two -year term for contributing to the delin quency of a minor. Two other men were sentenced to six month terms at'the industrial farm. They are David L. Overby, 36. Edison, and Ralph McXamara.

25. Overby, an admitted alcoholic, was charged with passing bad checks. He passed a small check at a local department store. McXamara was originally charged with robbing Jack Russell of $17 on a downtown street, February 26. On the pleading of his counsel, Waldo R.

Bergman, the charge was reduced to petty theft. Attorney Wiley Dorris, defending Walter Hawkins, 27, charged with murder, made a' motion that the information against his client be set aside on the grounds that he was not properly boiind over to Superior Court He based his motion on a reading of the transcript of the preliminary hearing, which, he said, did not record the question "do you. want an attorney." Judge Stockton continued the case until Tuesday for a ruling on the mation. Hawkins is charged with the fatal knifing of Leo Colbert, 20, during a fracas in the Cottonwood Road area on April 23. formation found, in the.geology room.

Farm Exhibit Future Farmers of America showed the advance of education in the contrast between its latest type of baby chick brooder and the mother hen and her care of Social science materials on exhibit in the library building cen- rered "around the Unifea Nations, showing maps, notebooks, charts, and individual. Btudent projects. In Jie same "Bulletin' soard and book: displays-announced the wares of the school library, and the journalism department showed a complete form for one the pages of the Blue and White. Photography exhibits were in the library building, also, showing work of both teen-agers and adults. Subjects varied from still-life studies to" portraits.

The art department in the same building lined its walls with all manner of student work from self- portraits drawn "as I think of myself," to abstract designs. Ceramics and art. metal work made many interesting tables for visitors to see. In Gardner Annex, the street, the business education de parrment shewed, old-fashioned business machines side by side with their modern counterparts and threw open the Sears model store with its complete furnishings for public view. Surveying classes also exhibited their tools and work in this building.

Adult Education Adult education work in rug making and ceramics had its place in the girls' gyrnna siuin, as well as the agriculture work done by the veterans' extension course. Committees working on the joint exhibit were headed by Miss Earlene Waters, decorations; Wesley Moore, evening Lou Tangen and Robb Walt, Guy Garrard, publicity; Mrs. Fern Doe and William Heffernan, exhibits; Mrs. Ingles, public relations; Miss Caroline Friel and Wallace Johnson, -reception. Chamber to Enter Salinas Rodeo Parade The Kern County Chamber of Commerce will enter a decorated car in the June 18 Colmo del Rodeo night parade Vit Salinas, chamber officials announced today.

Colmo del Rodeo is one of the mardi gras features of the June 16-19 California Rodeo in Salinas County chamber officers and probably other Kern public officials will ride in the car, the local chamber announced. Estate of Man Demanded by Housekeeper Ellom, housekeeper for the late Henry F. Weberj Shatter pioneer, is claiming his entire estate of $183,000 on the grounds he had promised to leave her everything in consideration of Jber care and ervice. -She had filed IB Superior Court cross complaint to one filed by eo G. of the- heirs, who md asked the court to determine ler adverse claim and to grant de- Properly Owners II Request End I to Rent Controls Some.

25 persons representing the Kern Conuty Property Owners Association are scheduled to appear before the City Council Monday night to appeal for city action to bring about rent decontrol this Mrs. Margaret Pickering, secretary of the association, aaid today the delegation will include both property owners and tenants. The group, Mrs. Pickering said, available and city inquiry into prop- will ask for a survey of rentals erty owners views of what machinery should be set up "to start a rent decontrol movement in this area." She said similar appeals will be made before the county Board of Supervisors and at the" chambers of commerce. N.

M. Siz'er, president of. the association, is expected to lead the group in the appearance before the council. Said Mrs. Pickering: "We will represent a half-million dollars worth of property development and building that is all ready to go except for rent controls.

"The present controls and rent prices were set when Bakersfield was-Still a ghost town and there was an overabundance of rental places." Under the new rent law passed by Congress on March SO, the governor of each state, is empowered to affect decontrol in areas of his state upon petition of legislative bodies of those areas. memorandum dated May 11, 1948, which she avers makes her sole heir. Weber's will, dated, May 29,1948, eaves his estate to his sister in ingland and to the children of the brothers and sisters of his mother, and if dead, to their children. He died August 29, 1948! The memorandum 'was signed by IVeber and witnessed by Dr. Charles 'J.

Hong, who also wit- INHALATOR FAILS TO REVIVE WOMAN FOUND DEAD Grace Nichols, 58, 3017 Palm street, was found dead in her room this morning. Death was believed due to natural Ed Chaplin, who also lives at the Palm street address, 'told Deputy Coroner Stanley Newman 'that he had called Mrs. Nichols at 8 a.m."and failed to'get. a response. City police were notified -at 10:49 a.m.

and they rushed to the address- with an- inhalator. The victim was found dead on arrival of police- and the coroner's office was "notified. "Deputy Coroner Newman pronounced the woman dead and expressed the opinion that she had died from a heart attack sometime during the night. The body was removed, to Payne and Son Funeral Home pending an autopsy. laratory relief.

Basis of the Ellom claim is a Church School Program Set A program marking another year church Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian of Protestant "week-day school" will be presented nessed 'the will along With James Petrini. The Ellom complaint alleges the claims of the heirs named in the will are without right and asks the court to uphold the contract entered into by the diceased. Mr. Pauly is represented by the egal firm of Borton, Petrini and 'onron, and the cross complainant Siemon, Maas and Siemon. Spuds Offered as Stock Feed As a result of the federal price support program approved for the potato crop, the U.S.

department of agriculture has a stock of fresh Irish potatoes which is being offered for sale as livestock feed. Information on "the early crop, which was not at prices comparative with the support price, was received today from Clifford Craig; secretary: of the Kern County Agricultural Conservation Prospective purchasers -must fully comply with purchasing regulations. A certified or cashier's check, or postal money order made payable to the Treasurer of the United States, for the full amount of the purchase price of the potatoes to be purchased-must be submitted. Further particulars can be obtained by contacting the A.C.A. office at 2405 street between 8 a.m.

and p.m. Monday through Friday. Salt Creek Field Subject of Talk The Salt Greek field and oil exploration in China, will be discussed, by speakers at a meeting of San Jbaquln Valley'Chapter. American Petroleum Institute, Tuesday, May at 8 p.m. in Standard 11-C Hail, Ta'ft, according to William C.

Bailey, secretary-treasurer. R. P. Mangold and G. H.

Wells, Independent Exploration Company, will discuss "Structural Features and Reservibr Performance of Salt Creek Field Unit" E. M. Bien, of Chinese Geological Survey, win talk of development of 1 petroleum exploration to China. His talk will be illustrated with color slides. CHECK REPORTED Mrs.

John Clark, employe of the Greenfield.Truck Station at Greenfield, complained to sheriff's, officers yesterday that the firm accepted a fictitious check in the amount of $15. 1705 Seventeenth (JEudren who have been attend ing instruction after school hours will display at that time re ligions knowledge acquired during the sessions. The program is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. with an invocation by tne Reverend John Murdoch, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Dr.

Glen McCune, pastor of the Church of the Brethren and director of the Protestant week day school, will speak on the year's activities, and Robert Davidson wilV outline "The Task Ahead." Davidson is chairman of the board of di rectors of the week-day school. The program of accomplishments will be presented by the children under chairmanship of Eula Del Marquam, sixth grader at Williams School. Benediction will be given by Reverend Lawrence Krause of the Gospel Gleaners Assembly of God. TRIP POSTPONED Weather conditions have forcer postponement of a field trip of. the Kern County Mineral Society to Horse Canyon tomorrow, Juc Blanchard, president, reported.

LOOK, NO wings silhouetted against the summer skies herald the return of the sailplanes to Kern county, as preparations get underway for the glider meet being held in conjunction with the Shafter Potato Festival on May 21 and 23. Many of the nation's leading sailplane pilots will convene to participate In the show, which is being" sponsored by the Kern County Soaring Society. Preliminary contests are being held at Shafter Field today and Sunday when participants will compete for "points" toward the final trophy awards the following Sunday. Initial Soaring Flights Mapped for Today, Sunday Preliminary tests for the sailplane pilots' glider contest to be held, at. Sh'after.

May 21-22 were scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today and tomorrow. Thirty of the- -nation's leading glider enthusiasts are expected to take part in the final contest to- be held in conjunction' with the Shafter Potato Festival. Officials of the Kern County Soaring Society, sponsors of the meet, said Maurice Lindsay, president of the society, will attempt to break the world's record of 70 consecutive loops in a aotorless craft Participants, including world leading soaring men, will be paced runs, duration flights, aerobatics, and other events. Signed up for the show are Johnny Robinson, three-time national soaring champion; Paul McCready, present national champion and'Dick.

Lyon; southern California champion and winner of the 1048 Soaring Regatta at El Mirage Dry Lake. Members of the Southern California Soaring Association will take part in the meet The show marks the first return of large scale soaring shows to Kern county after an absence of several years. The southern San Joaquin Valley is considered by experts to be among the finest soar- through altitude attempts, distance I ing territories known. Youth; 16, Held in Theater Theft A 16-year-old boy was held by city police today for questioning in connection with burglary of $80 from the Granada Theater on April-27. The youth was taken into custody at about 10:30 p.m.

yesterday on the street in the' 1100 block of Nineteenth street by Officers C. R. Milligan and James A. Daley. The theater, burglarized for the third time in a year, had been entered in the early morning -of April 27 l3y a person using a heavy bar to pry 'open a front door.

City Employes Will Hold Meeting Monday A general -meeting of the City Employe's Association is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, in Fire Station No 1, 2101 street. Motion pictures will be shown and refreshments served. All city employes, whether association members or not, have been invited to attend. PURSE SNATCHED Ethel N. McCarty, occupant of the Hamilton Hotel, told city police last night a youth grabbed her purse as she was walking in the 700 block of Sumner street.

The victim said the purse contained Make Travel Difficult Here Kern county's forty-sixth traffic death since the first of the year was reported today by officials'at Kern General Hospital. The victim was 66-year-old Mrs. Mollie Lustig, 67, of Brooklyn, N.Y. She died at 10:40 p.m. Friday as a result of injuries received in a collision on Highway 99, near Panama Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Lustig had been a passenger In a northbound sedan driven by her husband, Edward Lustig, The Lustigs had been visiting their Daughter, Mrs. Edward Huebsch, who resides in Studio City, north of Los Angeles. The Brooklyn couple was 'rushed to Kern General Hospital by a Suyder ambulance. Mrs.

Lustig was found to have suffered severe shoulder and chest lacerations and bone fractures. Lustig was treated for lacerations and minor injuries and dismissed. Pets Lopez, SO, Brawley, driver of the truck involved in the accident, was not cited by investigating highway patrolmen. Services Pending Funeral services for the victim are pending in the Flickinger Mortuary. A year ago, the highway death toll stood at 42.

Dust and raid made highway travel precarious during the last 24 hours, but only two accidents involving personal injury had been reported by the state highway patrol by noon today. Clarence Garms, 44-year-old McFarland garageman, was cited Patrolman 'Arthur W. Carver in connection with a drunk driving charge following an accident in front of his garage on Highway near Perkins Road, at 3:30 a.m. today, the highway patrol reported. Garms had been driving his sedan north on tut highway and was believed to have crossed the center white line to make the turn into his garage, when he collided with a sedan operated by James Stanley Ferguson, 34, 126 Hopkins avenue, report said.

Girl Injured Ferguson and Garms escaped injury but Peggy Ferguson, 14, a passenger in the southbound car, was taken to Delano Hospital with minor injuries. Carver reported that visibility was poor, due to the heavy rains. At 1:30 p.m., Friday, two cars collided on the center line of the narrow Highway 178, which winds up the Kern river canyon. The accident occurred near Democrat Hoi. Springs, during the afternoon dust storm.

Ross Melton England, 40, of Oakland, driving a coupe east, had crossed to the wrong side of the two-lane lineway to negotiate a mountain turn, reported investigating Patrolman Horace Clark. Charles Forsyte, 44, 63 West, White Lane, driving a pick-up truck west on the highway, turned a bend to find England's car approaching in his lane of traffic, the report Forsyth and England both swung to the inside lane simultaneously and the cars collided, said. SET FOR winners that will compete on the Horace Heidt Talent Show are set for their appearance in Harvey auditorium Saturday night The amateur talent (from right to left) is Bill Rittenhoiise. Agan- WH Smith. Antrmis Parks.

Marcus Cornell and Audrey Bart Brown. Heidt, nationally known, as one of the greatest of star makers, will be.here personally under sponsorship of the Kern County Deputy Sheriffs Association..

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