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Newman In Mayor Post As New City Council Convenes Immediately following the seating of three newly-elected councilmen Tuesday night, Newman was unanimously chosen as Mayor, The nomination was made by Esequiel Cortez and seconded by Howard M. Comstock. Confirmation of the election by City Cierlt Clarence Seitel was greeted by prolonged applause from an audience of more than thirty persons in. I eluding the wives and families of' NOIAT Aeaiof-nnl' the newly installed rtSSUSldlll Preceding the installation, NamArl former councilmen canvassed the: TEMPERATURES Day Min. Max.

Wednesday, April 14 52 70 Thursday, April 15 50 78 Friday, April 16 51 91 Saturday, April 17 54 91 Sunday, April 18 48 76 Monday, April 19 51 73 Tuesday, April 20 53 70 Champion Vol. 67, No. 25 Chino, California "Where Everything Grows" SECTION ONE results of the election and count ed 16 absentee ballots. The result of this count gave Brown, nine; Heinauer, four; Morales, two; Cortez, nine; Gray, ten; Newman, nine; and Tomlinson five. The addition of the absentee ballots to the votes cast last Tuesday maltes the final election count as follows: Brown 314 Heinauer 206 Morales 330 Cortez 444 Gray 600 Newman 629 Tomlinson 431 Retiring councilmen Brown, Heinauer and Morales, in short statements, expressed their to constituents for support, and to city department heads for cooperation during their terms on the council.

retiring from the mayoralty, told the audience he was "Very to the council and the people for the privilege of serving the city as mayor for the past two years. I feel sure the people have elected three good men." In closing, Com- stoclt said, "Mayor Newman has wholehearted cooperation and support." Mayor Newman and councilmen Gray and Cortez made brief talits with Newman pointing out that the new members of the council were, in effect, freshmen and said, "We have a lot to learn and we need constructive criticism. Everyone attending a council meeting will be given a chance to If they wish and please remember, give us constructive advice." Following a recess of several minutes after authorizing the payment of bills, the council reconvened and adjourned without conducting any further business. At Chino Bank Two Men Vie For Position. On School Bd.

One seat on the school board will be filled in the election on May 21 and at press deadline two men were vieing for it. Homer Bogue, incumbent, filed his declaration of candidacy last to succeed himself. His opposition will be a newcomer to the political scene, William Ingram, 13107 East End avenue, who filed with the county superintendent of schools last Friday. Deadline for filing was at 5:00 p.m. last night.

Whether anyone filed at the last minute is not Itnown. Neither candidate, has made a statement thus far. Bogue told the Champion last that he had filed and that was statement enough. The new face at the assistant manager's desk at the First National Bank of Ontario, Chino branch, is Nelson Parker. Parker is replacing Carl Quandt in that position.

Quandt has been transferred to the main branch of the bank as head of the note department. Parker has been with the bank for six years working in all departments during that time. Just prior to his transfer here he was head ot the note department. The new assistant manager ahd his wife Doris and two children live in Ontario at present but plan to move to Chino as soon as possible. Parker attended grammar school in Chino and high school in Pomona being graduated in i940.

The transfer was effective on April 19. Mrs. Ken Thornton has returned to her home, 325 Center from Pomona Valley Community hospital where she underwent surgery earlier this month. She is improving dally and is glad to be home. Elighteen Holes To Be Opened May 1 Opening of the completed 18 hole course at Los Serranos Golf course has been set for May 1 according to Zell Eaton, manager.

To those who are familiar with the "old the revamping of pla.v so that number nine and number 18 are adjacent to the club house will be especially appreciated, says Eaton. With a completely new watering system, the layout is shaping into one of the most beautiful spots in Southern California, he added. Permanent starting times are available to members of the Los Serranos Men's club. Reservations may be made by calling Lycoming 81110. Thursday, April 22.

1954 Horsemen Set For Annual Chino Rancho Ride Apr. 25 Cooks Will Get Ideas From School Damages Set At $300 In Garage Fire Firemen extinguished a blaze Friday night in a residential garage at Esther and Williams in the Los Serranos district. The property was occupied by J. J. Smith.

With property loss set at $300, the cau.se of the fire was said to be overheated wiring from a washing machine that had been left operating. COFFEE PARTY WITH A Chinoans discuss plans for the Cancer Crusade Boll to be held Saturday night at the American Legion holl. The boll is part of the annual campaign to raise funds ioi the Cancer Crusade. Pictured above are (1 to r) Mrs. Lewis Soupene, Mrs.

Robert Storms, Robert Storms, and Mrs. Win Word. Mr. and Mrs. Storms are chairmen of the Chino drive.

(Champion Photo) Cancer Crusade Ball To Aid In Fight of Dreaded Disease School Board Advisory Groups Meet Two advisory committees of the Chino Unified School district board of education will meetings during the ensuing week. Today, the committee on mentary school playground equipment will gather at the district administration buiidinf; .1 id take a tour of the schools. The tour is scheduled to get underway at 10:00 a.m. The committee, headed by i cil Berry, board membor, give special consideration to the problem of playground oquip- ment on blacktop areas. Next Tuesday night the nowly formed committee on elemenlary school housing will meet at ":30 p.m.

in the district board room. Ed Pine, chairman of the committee, said that commiiioes would be assigned at this mooting. There was no regular bo.nrd meeting Tuesday night. The trustees took part in a Tri-Coim- ty league meeting on that night in Corona. A SIO.OO donation to the Can-j cer Crusade will take a to one of the outstanding sodal 1 events of the first! Cancer Crusade Ball.

The event Is slated for tha American Legion hail on Central avenue Saturday night. The donation for the ticket induces a buffet dinner as well as an evening of dancing to the music ofl George Duley and his orchestra. The ball is part of a campaign fo raise funds for the Cancer Crusade. Chino's goal in this drive has been set at $1000. Other activities to pusli Chino over the quota have been coffee parties throughout the month with numerous Chinoans acting as host and hostess In their homes.

ENTRY BLANK THIS COUPON MAY MEAN A NEW 1954 AUTOMOBILE OR OTHER VALUABLE PRIZE OR CASH FOR YOU NAME ADDRESS is mr choice to win an outomobile or one of the ether awords to be given away by The CUno Champion. NOMINATOR'S NAME ONLY ONE NOMINATION CAN BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY ONE CONTESTAin" Nominator's name will be divulged with their permission only. ONE OF TWO BEAUTIES who will be leoding the Chino Rancho Ride on Sunday is Gail Davis, Crard nM ethar is Chino's own Cobi Vermeer. well-known TV star of the "Annie Oakley" series has been called the "Perfect Western nrtrser by Gene Autry. Gail Davis Called "Perfect Western Actress" by Autry Gail Davis, who will hr stand own Coliimbia productions.

"Cow marshal of the 18th annual Town," That was three Chino Rancho ride, has boon ago, and since thon she has been called "the perfect western ao- th? leading lady in his feature tress" by a man who should pictures, a.s well as a number of know, the producer of her pio-1 his weekly television films, tures. Gene Autry. years. Autry has wanted Gail first came to Autry's at-! to produce a series of motion tention when she was siRnod to which would establish play opposite him in one of his the first girl vvoslorn star. Gene says, "Little boys have had their Mix.

William S. Hart, Buck Jones, and later, Roy Rogers and the beginning of the picture business. They've always had it over their sisters in this respect, because little giris had to idolize the same men. Why not give the girls a western star of their own?" This has been his he was stymied for what he considered the ideal type, an actress who looked the type, who could ride and shoot, yet at thc same time reflect freshness, youth and dignity. He could find no one who fulfilled ali the specifications.

Then came Gail Davis. Gail was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and showed marked, natural talent at a very early age. She was singing and dancing by thc lime she was two years old. Her parents, encouraged her from the start, and provided for lessons to develop her talent. She was active in all outdoor sports, as well as dramatic work.

She; studied drama af Harkum Junior' College, in Byrn Mawr, Pennsyl-' vania and later was graduated from the University of Texas, where she ma.1ored in dramatics, Gail then came to Hollywood to try her luck, and was spotted by an agent who saw her sunbathing on the roof of her hotel. Due to her singing and dancing ability, her extensive dramatic training and her fresh, young beauty, she was soon working steadily in pictures. It was not, however, until her first Autry incidentally, was also her first she hif her stride. A natural horsewoman, she also became an excellent shot, under Gene's tutelage. Autry saw his girl western star becoming a reality, and in April, 1953, fhe first "Annie Oakley" was made, under the Gene Autry Flying A fianner.

The Annie Oakley series of half-hour films is showing weekly on 85 stations throughout the country. Schools Hold Open House Next Week The 35fh annual observance of Public Schools week begins on April 25 with the theme "The Public American Heritage." Special programs have been arranged at ail Chino schools with a open house scheduled for each of them. Many local service clubs are planning to hold their meetings at the schools duriiig the week as part of the program to focus the attention of adults on fhe schools. The origin of this observance dates back to 1919 when a teacher and classroom shortage was recognized by a group of public spirited citizens. They initiated the event to arouse the people's interest and support to meet these shortages.

The event met with success and has been continued without interruption. The purpose of Public Schools week is to acquaint adults with the work and achievements of fhe schools in all phases of education. It is hoped by the committee fhat as many Chinoans as possible visit one or more of the schools during the week. Each day from Sunday through Thursday has been set for an open house at one of the Chlno Schools, The schedule: April Republic. April Rancho elementary.

April elementary. April Gird mar.v, E. J. Marshall, and Richard Gird elementary. April high school.

Both campuses. The Public Schools week committee points out, however, that every day is vlsitine day at Chlno schools. Chino homemakers will have an opportunity to meet Martha Logan, nationally known home: home economist for Swiff Company when presents a cook-1 ing school at the Community: Hall on April 29, at 1:30 p.m. The Chinn Champion and locai' appliance dealers have joined forces with the local food dealers fo bring Mi.ss Logan here for this! event. "Now Ihat the season for spring entertaining is homemakers are interested in new ideas fo perk up dull winter' appetites, and add glamour to a parly," says Miss Logan.

She will introduce her latest homomado mix to her This is a "Mako-Your-Own Cakej Mix." From this mix Miss Logan I will prepare a sunrise cake, and a pineapple chee.se cake. These are ju.st a few of the many cakes, cookies, and desserts that can be prepared from this mix. A glamorous chocolate chiffon roll with almond cream filling is another dessert suggestion she will have for iter audience. The ever popular Italian pizza will be teaufred along with oven-' easy fried chicken. Miss Logan wiil have a ber of olhor siigijostions for easy food preparation.

Man.v valualilo prizes being provided by tho sponsors as woll as Ihc foods preparci' by Miss Logan. Doors fo the auditorium wili open at 1 p.m. Co-sponsors includo Ba.s.selt's furnifurp, Perry's furniture, Soper Van Dusen's, Western Auto Supply, Mac's market, Fondi-nifl, market. Morales market, Ramos market. Grade Teachers Mexican Dinner This Friday Final arrangements for fhe annual Mexican DiniK'r sponsored by the Chino eiemmMry schools personnel are beinc made.

Thc affair will be holH Ihis Friday, in fhe Community Imilding. Serving will begin af p.m. and: be continuous till p.m. The price is $1.25 per porson, Mrs. Doris Dickson is general chairman this year and reports tliey are expecting to serve; around 500 dinners.

The authentic Moxican menu will include salad, tacos, beans and tamales. Dessert andj coffee wiii also hr served. Proceeds from lliis dinner will be used by fhe schools in their aid fo needy children for medical care. Tickets may hp spcurpd af any elemenlary or from foachers. Sheriff Eugene Mueller To Lead 40 Uniformed Deputies In Mounted Posse Horsemen and outdoor from all over Southern California aro anxiously awaitinfj; Sunday morning when they will gather near Los Serranos country olub and embark on the 18th annual Chino Rancho Ride.

Thp Ride begins at 9:00 daylight saving; time. Led by Grand Marshal Gail Davis and Miss Chino Cobi Vermeer, some 1500 persons are expected to make the seven mile trek through the Cbino Hills fo hidden Soquel canyon, San Bernardino county Sheriff Eugene Mueller will lead 40 mounted uniformed deputies in the first group following the grand marshal and Miss Chino, it was leorned yesterday. The caravan upon reaching Soquel canyon will partake in a no limit cliuck wagon barliecue in which pvpryone will get more than enough fo eat according to E. W. Soper, chairman of the association.

After the barbecue the equestrian contests will be held. Prizps will he given in the trail horse class, slock horse class, best mounted pair, man and woman, musical chairs, youngest boy or girl rider, oldest rider completing the trip and the best mounlpd grouii. For those who wish to attend the barbecue and equestrian contests busses will be oroll- able for Sl.OO round trip or SO cents one way. Tbe busses will start leaving at 8:30 o-m. daylight saving time.

The price of the bus trip is not included in the cost of a ride ticket which is S1.75. The bussps will take an alternate route into tho canyon so as not to intprforp with thP horsemen. Most of the pqupslrian trail can vipwpd from fhe bus route howpver. Mounlpii possps will protect thp long caravan throughout the trip against rough riders and poor sportsmanship. Tickets are available In advance from members of the fhino Rancho Ride association or from (hino merchants.

Thpy will also be available thp morning of Ihe ride. Thp saddle and trophies to be at the Ciiino Rancho ride arp on display at John P. Evans store in Pomona. The store has been active for many years in promoting the rido and this year is donating a Stoi.son hat for a prize. On Saturday a surrpy will bp in front of thp storp all day fo aid in the promotion and tickets for tho ride will bo on sale.

Today through Saturday a sad- dlp outfit hpionging to Roy Rogers valued at $7,000 is on display inside the building. Junior High Orchestra To Perform Sat. Thp All California Junior high school orchp.stra will prpspnt a concert at Bridges Claremont on Saturday at 2 p.m. John Wells, son of and Mrs. Louis Wplls, 244 Eleventh street, Chino is oo-concpri maslpr of fhe vast 130 pipcp orchostra.

Thc orchpstra, which has spnted Iwo concerts already this year in San Dipgo and Pa.sadena, is under Ihe dirpction of Vernon I.pidig of Los Angelps State col- Ipgp. Phyllis Wpispr is assistant conductor. The concert, which is free, includes flip selections "Bach Bach-Ciark; "First Movement of the Minor Franck-Muiiins; "El Padiiialsaac; 'The Girl in Anderson; and "Emperor Waltzes, Opus 437," Made up of junior high scliool musicians from Santa Barbara lo Palm Springs, Ihe orchpsira is sponsored by the Soulhern California School Band and tra association. I For a picture of John Wells spp pagp four of section one. i CREA Sales Meet Slated In Pasadena known realtor educators from throughout California will Ipcfurp lo local realtors at the Educational and Sales confprpnce to bo held on April 2S in Pasadena accortling to Ken Thornton, president of the Chino Valley Rpally board.

Lpcturers, ail specialists in their rpsppctive fiplds of real estate practice include Arthur W. Binns of Philadelphia, Walter E. Elieson of Los Angeles; and Dr. Philip Neff, associate pro- (ps.sor of Business Economics al UCLA. Elieson and Neff are participating on a "Business Outlook Panel" which will be moderated by John Cotton, CREA pducat ional chairman of San DiPgo.

Thp mppfing will be held at the Huntington Hotel with tht morning spssions opening promptly af 9 a.m. A luncheon will follow at noon and thp confprpnce will close wifh an aflernoon sprips of lectures and discussion panel. Locally. Paul Cortez is in charge of the ticket sales assist pd by Norma Merr.v and Rhodora Long. Thornton expects a iarge turn out of thp Chino board and also invilps an.v onp interested to at- tpnd.

SET CLOCK AHEAD SATURDAY NIGHT The annual ceremony changing the clock ahead one hour to comply with aaylight saving time takes place Saturday night before retiring. There ore pros and cons to this time change but since Cali- forians voted for it in November, 1950 everyone (except the communications' systems) has to comply with it. So don't forget i Turn the clock ahead1 Enter The Champion's Circulation Campaign The Chino Champion last wpeki announced plans lo stage a gigantic business building cam- paign during which some $3500 in prizes and cash would go to the winners. Now the stage is set to give everyone who wishes fo this campaign an opportunity to share in the many valuable awards. Better hurry, enter and get started in the Chino Champion's big campaign or in fhe namo of the person you would likp to see win one ot fhe.sp nift.v npw 1954 Iwo door deluxe sedan from M.

Smith, Chevrolet 502 street; Ford Six Mainline two door sedan from S. A. "Van" Arnold, Central and street; Plymouth Plaza club sedan from C. R. Cook, 925 E.

Riverside drive or one of the other big valuable prizes and cash as listed on page six. Campaign entries are now open and contestants are wanted in all sections of Chino and throughout the Chino trading area so if you cannot enter this campaign yourself, why not send or bring in the name of some relative or friend you would like to see Just turn to page six of this issue where full details of the campaign and pictures of some of the prizes will be found. Fill in the entry blank and bring or send it in to fhe campaign manager today. Better yet. why not call at the campaign office in the old city hall building, entrance at 390 7fh street, and talk to Mr.

and i Mrs. Landry. They will be glad' fo answer all questions and help you outline a successful campaign. Do not wait to see who else is going to enter or what the other' person Is going to your name In now. Remember vaca-1 tion will soon be here, and most; everyone would like to have a' 11PW automobile fo drivp, or the cash cost of it in a bank to help better enjoy those vacation days.

Frankly were you ever offered a bpfter opportunity than is now offered you in this big campaign? No matter where you fin- isli you arp going to win as who takes part is guaranteed a wonderful prizp or cash for thpir fimp and effort. And it costs absoiutply nothing to enter or take part, all that is required on your part is a little time and effort. The time will be short and snappy, lasting but a few short weeks. You will find it very pleasant, and the votes will grow rapidly once you get started. However, it is important to have your name or that of some friend or relative reach the campaign manager's office as soon as possible as a declining vote schedule Is being used as may be seen in the rules (Continued on back page).