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Jury Awards Damages to Mantz', Kelley's SANTA ANA (OCNS)—Deliberating nearly 10 hours Tuesday a Superior Court Department 4 jury found in favor of famed filer Paul Mantz and his wife; in a damage suit growing out of an explosion and fire on Balboa Island. Jurors awarded the Mantz couple $8477.87. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Kelley got $2574.52 damages. The judgments were against Shell Oil Co. and John L. Stamets. The jury began deliberations at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday. After breaks for lunch and dinner and two trips to the courtroom for added instructions from Judge Gardner the jury brought in the verdicts at 10.21 last night. Foreman M. R. Lynch of Garden Grove handed the decisions to the court clerk. Three Suits In One The case actually involved three suits rolled into one. The Mantz couple sought $26,429.97 from Shell, Joseph A. Beek, Stamets and Jack Nelson. Beck, owner of the Balboa Ferry and long time beach area citizen, asked $12,000 from Mantz, Shell, Nelson, Stamets and the Kelleys. The Kelleys sued for $9,677.80 against Shell, Beek, Nelson and Stamets. The jury decided that plaintiffs Kelly and Mantz should take nothing from Beek and Nelson, Jurors also found in favor of cross-defendants Shell, Stamets, Nelson, Mantz and the Kelleys in Beek's cross-complaining suit. Mantz, leasing from the Kelleys at 400, 402 and 404 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, contended the defendants had permitted a dangerous storage of gas and oil BREA HIGHLIGHTS Frances Anthony JAsper 9-3415 A committee from the Intermediate Section of the Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. A. J. Roland, 515 South Poplar Ave., to formulate plans for the second luau to be held at the Bagnall Ranch, Saturday, Aug. 27. The following chairmen were appointed: Tickets, Mrs. Perry Thayer, orchestra, Mrs. Charles Russell, entertainment, Mrs. Jack Snell, publicity, Mrs. Grant Hendricks. Hawaiian food will be included in the dinner menu this year, an excellent Hawaiian orchestra will furnish dance music, and a floor show by well-known entertainers are among the special features planned. Ticket sales will be limited to 50 couples so it is suggested that tickets be procured early to assure your reservation. Furthering her art education by taking two units in the School of Arts, U.S.C. at Idyllwild Arts Foundation, Idyllwild, has been Mrs. Ray Roberts of 319 West Date St., spending the past two weeks there. Staying with her were her brother and sister, Mr. Herman Goodwin and Miss Venna Goodwin of 403 West Date St., and her daughters, Judy Kay and Joyce. Joining them on weekends were Roberts and daughter Joyce. Two members of the American Legion Auxiliary 181 were elected officers of Orange County Council, Margaret Zweiner was elected first vice-president, and Geneva McCrae, sergeant-at-arms at the meeting held Tuesday, July 12, at Tustin. Others attending were Dorothy Stocks, Vivian Kleeman Ida Guard Lo. Pierce and Miss Sharon Pierce Mrs. Dora Stokes, Mrs. Reed Mrs. Dora Ettokes, Mrs. Reed Goyne, Mrs. Bobbie Kelley and Mrs. Maude Vest of South Galley Mrs. Fay McIntyre of Bell; Mr Fran Loudermill of Huntingtown Park; Mrs. Mary Shorey of Hambra; Mrs. Norma Thompson of Garden Grove; Mrs. Blance Rice of East Los Angeles and Mrs. Cecelia Slappey of Breas Those represented by girls were Mrs. Grace Kinkel of Breas Mrs. Elva Thrasher, Alhambra Mrs. Mary Stokes of Redondo Beach, and Miss Tommie Slappey of Fresno. J. H. Dillon of 307 East Birthday St., celebrated his 80th birthday anniversary Saturday, July 1 Spending the day with him and Mrs. Dillon were their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Ruth Birge from Yucaipa. Sunday, July 17, the big celebration came off with a Dillen picnic held at the home of the son, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dillon in Anaheim. Other Dillen present were Mr. and Mrs. Ha-old Dillon and family from Lakewood, Miss Thelma Dillon from Long Beach, grandchildren Da-Dillon, and Mr. and Mrs. Ca-Dillon from Costa-Mesa. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Bartells, Marilyn Larry and Joan from El Monto considered an adopted family to the Dillons, also attended. Marilyn nice gifts were received by Dillon. To honor Mrs. Dorothy Provo of Sunny Hills, who retired June 30 as office manager at Kirkshire a lovely catered buffet dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Holm in Sunny Hill Friday evening, July 15. The jury decided that plaintiffs Kelly and Mantz should take nothing from Beek and Nelson, Juryors also found in favor of cross-defendants Shell, Stamets, Nelson, Mantz and the Kelleys in Beek's cross-complaining suit. Mantz, leasing from the Kelleys at 400, 402 and 404 South Bay Front, Balboa Island, contended the defendants had permitted a dangerous storage of gas and oil on their premises at 406 and 410 South Bay Front. The plaintiffs claimed, through negligence, gas fumes were allowed to escape and cause the blast and subsequent fire on his premises. The defendants claimed Mantz had defective gas heaters and other appliances which caused leakage, bringing on the explosion and fire July 25, 1953. 200 Texas Boys to Visit Fullerton Next Thursday FULLERTON, (OCNS) — Plans were completed today to welcome more than 200 boys from Boys Ranch, near Amarillo, Tex., to Fullerton when they arrive here by special train next Thursday. F. A. Wisdom, manager of the ranch for underprivileged children, and Garford Wilkinson, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce publicity director, met today with Fullerton Chamber of Commerce officers and representatives of various service clubs and civic groups in the community to explain details of the trip. In addition to the boys' scheduled visit to Southern California, it was indicated there would be some 40 adults on the train representing newspapers, national magazines, radio and television stations and civic groups in Amarillo. Covering approximately 2,500 miles on their trip, the boys will leave Amarillo Sunday night, and return the following Friday night. Council Holds Hearings Of Commercial Projects Joyce. Joining them on weekends were Roberts and daughter Joyce. Two members of the American Legion Auxiliary 181 were elected officers of Orange County Council. Margaret Zweiner was elected first vice-president, and Geneva McCrae, sergeant-at-arms at the meeting held Tuesday, July 12, at Tustin. Others attending were Dorothy Stocks, Vivian Kleeman, Ida Guard, Lorena Sinning, Leota Bailey, and Ann Guard. Nine units of the county took part in the installation ceremony of auxiliary officers at Huntington Beach, Saturday, July 16. The Newport Harbor Ritual Team conducted the ceremony with the installing officer Helene Bender, junior past president of the 21st District. Sunday, July 17, Lorena Sinning and Ann Guard assisted with the bingo party given to the patients at the Veterans' Hospital by the district. Horseback riding, and a menu of barbecued baked beans, a tossed green salad, sandwiches, potato chips, lime and lemon punch and chocolate ribbon cake, constituted the last party of the year of the Seventh grade Sunday School class of Mrs. David Kreps, 440 South Pine Ave., when they were chauffeured Wednesday, July 13, at 3 p.m. by David Kreps and Mrs. Gerald Pitcher of 529 Union Place, to Irvine Park. Kathy Wilson was the winner of their three-month contest and so had her way paid as a prize. Other class members attending were Pat Thomas, Karen Roundy, Dorothy Cornileson, Myrna Schmidt, Ronnie Lussow, Ronny Swindle and Dick Pitcher. Also enjoying the outing were Sarah Beth Pitcher, Donna Jean and Lou Ann Kreps. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Slappey of 407 South Maple Ave., celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary Saturday, July 16. Mrs. Lovina Grotewold of South Gate was given a baby shower by her cousin, Miss Dorothy Slappey, 407 South Maple Ave., Saturday night, July 16. Attending were Mrs. Vrea To honor Mrs. Dorothy Provo of Sunny Hills, who retired June 30 as office manager at Kirkhill a lovely catered buffet dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Holm in Sunny Hill Friday evening, July 15. The honoree was surprised and quite overwhelmed with the evening planned especially for her in appreciation of her years of service and her friendship to everyone. She was especially touched by the gift of a matching bracelet and earrings of aquasamine and amethyst inscribed "to Dorothy from her girls." Those present were Mme Imogene Allen, Virginia Anderson, Elise Armstrong who has been her private secretary, Rita Baldwin, Jeanette Bezold, Alberta Hackler, Winnie Hancock, Winona Jarmin, Bernice Kellie Martha Kroeger, Margaret McKee, Helen Mosbaugh, Virginia Owens, Armella Shrock, Frances Smart, Jennie Smith, Corinne Stephens, Thelma Stroup, Noma Lee Swindle, Jane Courriel Evelyn Thorson, Cliff Wamley, Faith Weed, Mary Whitmond, and Misses Margare Frank, and Tene Winder. To welcome Mrs. Charles Cooper, wife of the new minister of the Congregational church, the Brea ministers' wives attended a tea at the home of Mrs. Leslie Lowrey of 205 West Ash St., Tuesday, July 19, at 2:30 p.m. Greeting her were Mmes. Paul Benefiel, Roy Trust, Loren Wood, Robert Stogsdill, A. D. Duncan, and R. C. McFadden. Jeffrey Greg Conaway, first child born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Conaway of 329½ South Orange Ave., made his arrival Friday, June 15, tipping the scales at 7 pounds, 13 ounces. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Meridith of 138 South Madrona Ave., have happily received him into the fold with their other grandchildren. Council Holds Hearings Of Commercial Projects FULLERTON (OCNS) — First reading of ordinances for two commercial developments in the southwest part of the city and final readings on three other proposed enterprises in the same areas was given by councilmen Tuesday night. First readings were given for a U-Tel-Em market and other shops in a development on the south side of West Commonwealth at Gilbert avenue, and to a seven-lot professional office area on the south side of West avenue, west of Brookhurst street. Given second readings were a zone change for a Missouri Synod Lutheran church on the north side of Orangethorpe avenue, between Nicolas and Brookhurst; a market and multiple dwelling development at the southwest corner of Valencia Drive and Gilbert avenue; and a service station and shopping center at the northwest corner of Nicolas and Orangethorpe avenues. News From Cypress Way CHRISTINE DAVIS JACKSON 7-2810 Four days of fun were enjoyed at the Cypress park by the Brownies and Fourth grade Fly-ups of Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts, mothers and leaders were in charge of the girls to see that they had a good time and to supervise the making of different things. It is hoped from this that every year a day camp can be held at Cypress for Brownies of Cypress, Los Alamitos and Stanton. There were more girls that got to go to day camp this year as it was closer to their homes. The K. P. A.'s were wonderful in their jobs as helpers and were commended for their work. The mothers who served as baby sitters deserve lots of praise. The nurse didn't have too many burned fingers or skinned knees to bandage for which the officials were thankful. There were a few mishaps the second day and that was all. The crafts went beautifully with several girls making Mrs. Leota Cole a pin with her name and a tie with Tinker Bell painted on it. She wishes to express her thanks to the girls and it means a lot to her, she said, and she'll cherish them for a long time to come. All the units made pins and ties with their names and what their unit went under such as Cinderella Slipner, Little Skunk, Tinker Bell, Cottontail, Donald Duck, Snow White, Noah's Ark and the Ugly Duckling, which were very beautiful. They made clay ash trays, wall plaques, pixie gardens, screen painting and their costumes for their last day's play to entertain the mothers and fathers that could attend. Units 1, 2, 4, and 7 participated in the first cookout, Units 3, 5, 6, and 8 the second day cookout Fly-up Unit No. 2 toasted sandwiches the third day and had 8 cookout the fourth day also Troop 20 was in Unit 2 with Stanton and Los Alamitos girls units. Leaders, assistants and P.A.'s are as follows: No. 1 Alice Gall, Marie Kennemann, Judy Bryan, Charlotte and Beatrice Salsedo; No. 2 Janet Glasspollle, June Hendrickson, Saumurra Glassspolle, Sherry Palmia No. 3 Doris Konig, Virginia Robinson, Loretta Nugent and Nancy Sewell; No. 4 Pat Johnson, Eunice Kelly, Marietta Holborow, Gay Wlaschin; No. 5 Lil Holman, Neta Burnett, Kit Parker, Katherine Clark; No. 6 Lorraine Ranker, Diane Gabota, Rea Hooper, Martha Ewing; No. 7 Charline Clements, Gene Anderson; No. 8 Betty Duthie, Mary Wright, Sharon Stein; Nurse Lee Camillo; Song Leader, LaDon Hardman; Sight Director, Katya Stein; Sight Director, Florence Layton; Buyer, Leota Cole; Baby Sitters, Emma Clark and Lottie Merell; and Supply, Janet Binns. RIGHTS Asper 9-3415 County Jim Duncan — Editor Motorcycle-Car Crash Basis of Damage Suit SANTA ANA. (OCNS) — A motorcycle-auto crash at Lincoln Blvd., and Grand avenue, Buena Park, June 5, was the basis of a $50,000-plus personal injury damage suit filed in Superior Court here Wednesday. Fred Jackson Hunter Jr., lodged the suit against Martha Lanfer. No address for either person was listed in the complaint. The plaintiff claims he was west bound on Lincoln when the defendant negligently rammed her car into his cycle. Roller Rink Decision Deferred for Report SANTA ANA (OCNS)—Decision on whether to grant a roller skating rink variance for the east side of Raymond avenue, 150 feet south of Orangethorpe avenue, between Fullerton and Anaheim, was deferred for a week by the County Planning Commission this week. Deferral was made so a report from Fullerton may be obtained. That city plans to annex the area in which the rink is to be located. The applicants, Harold T. Odwark and Robert D. Basil, plan to open the rink by Thanksgiving. 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Orange County's Volume Pontiac 2nd & Sycamore SANTA ANA Shopping Center Plans Held by Planners The County Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon took under submission a precise rezoning plan which would clear the way for a multi-million dollar shopping center between Westminster and Garden Grove. The map, C-63, would change from A-I, agricultural, to commercial and R-I-7200, single family residential, the property on both sides of Chapman avenue bounded on the east by State Highway 39, on the west by west line of the Southern Pacific Railroad, on the north by a line 1320 feet north of Chapman and on the south by a line 1320 feet south of Chapman. Approximately 80 acres is included in the entire map. Commercial development is slated for 20 acres. The commercial enterprise would include a food giant market, Thrifty Drug store and other stores. NEW FIGHT TO LIVE—Courageous Suzan Ball, who lost a leg to cancer over a year ago, reported near death from lung cancer in a Hollywood sanitarium. The beautiful actress' weight has dropped below 100 pounds and she is frequently in an oxygen tent. July 18, 1955 July 18, 1955 Increase. out of town for a few like you to refer this Mr. Daugherty and please is salesman receive a pleased with the record, the boy sold last cannot ride on the past. We assured the vision we would sell 175 cars this month this we must sell last 10 days. customers in; make the live they cannot afford now. Relax on your see that they are goes of $500 to $1,000 they cannot afford you. Relax on your see that they are go of $500 to $1,000 their choice. allowances were responsible sold 51% of all new in Orange County last your attention to this Name Volume Pontiac Dealer Since 1940 RISON PONTIAC Co. SANTA ANA Phone KI 2-2375