anaheim-gazette 1940-05-23

World News Paragraphs AMERICANS ADVISED TO RETURN HOME LONDON—The United States embassy, on instructions from Washington, Friday advised the American citizens in Great Britain to return home if possible. The United States is sending ships to meet them on the west coast of Ireland. REDS HELD THREAT TO DEFENSE PLANS WASHINGTON — Rep. Martin Dies of Texas told the House Friday it was wasting money on national defense until it dealt effectively with "fifth column" activities in the United States. PETTER RELATIONS WITH SOVIET RUSSIA SOUGHT LONDON—Winston Churchill's new government was said by a reliable source Saturday to be seeking a "new and more friendly approach" to improvement of relations with Soviet Russia. EARTHQUAKE ROCKS IMPERIAL VALLEY EL CENTRO—At least eight persons were killed and many injured in a series of heavy earthquakes which struck Imperial Valley Saturday night. Property losses were heavy in every city in the Valley and the Main Water supply was cut off by damage to canals. MAXIME WEYGAND NAMED NEW ALLIED COMMANDER Four Elementary School Teachers Lose Posts Here Quartet Dismissed to Avoid Permanency; One Job Already Filled Contracts of four teachers in the Anaheim elementary school system were not renewed for next year because of tenure provisions it was announced by M. A Gauer, superintendent of schools. Those who will not return are Miss Madeline Moore, seventh grade social studies at John C Fremont school; Miss Alice Gates first grade at Horace Mann school; Miss Ethel Blankenship, first grade at Broadway school, and Miss Kathryn Smith, first and second grades at Benjamin Franklin school. One of the four vacancies has already been filled, Superbitendent Gauer announced, Miss Nona Planting having been employed as a first grade teacher. Miss Planting formerly was a member of the system's teaching staff, but was released a year ago because of tenure. Possibility that other vacancies may occur was revealed by Gauer when he said that teachers have... EARTHQUAKE ROCKS IMPERIAL VALLEY EL CENTRO—At least eight persons were killed and many injured in a series of heavy earthquakes which struck Imperial Valley Saturday night. Property losses were heavy in every city in the Valley and the Main Water supply was cut off by damage to canals. MAXIME WEYGAND NAMED NEW ALLIED COMMANDER PARIS—Gen, Maxime Weygand, French hero of the last world war, Sunday was named commander in chief of the Allied forces. He succeeds Gen. Maurice Gamelin. OLSON TURNS DOWN PHILLIPS' PROPOSAL SACRAMENTO — The proposal of the Phillips committee to consolidate the SRA, social welfare and unemployment insurance divisions into a single department of employment, with administration of the dole returned to the counties, was flatly rejected Monday by Gov. Culbert Olson. SWEDEN REJECTS GERMAN DEMANDS STOCKHOLM — Unimpeachable sources reported Monday that Sweden has rejected German demands for permission to ship materials and men across Sweden for the relief of the besieged and weakening German garrison at Narvik, Norway. GERMAN MOTORCYCLE TROOPS NEAR CHANNEL PARIS—Small detachments of German motorcycle troops have penetrated in the outskirts of the Abbeville region, near the English channel, a French spokesman admitted Tuesday night. SALE OF AIR FORCE TO ALLIES PROPOSED WASHINGTON — Sen. Claude Pepper, D., Fla., Tuesday introduced a resolution in the senate empowering the president to sell the army and navy air force to the Allies. The resolution was sent to the foreign relations committee. SIX PERSONS HURT IN STRIKE OUTBREAK LOS ANGELES—Six persons were cut by flying glass when a Greyhound passenger bus was stoned Tuesday near El Monte. Pacific Greyhound lines is the second grades at Benjamin Franklin school. One of the four vacancies has already been filled, Superintendent Gauer announced, Miss Nona Planting having been employed as a first grade teacher. Miss Planting formerly was a member of the system's teaching staff, but was released a year ago because of tenure. Possibility that other vacancies may occur was revealed by Gauer when he said that teachers have until May 29 to return their signed contracts. Some to whom contracts have been issued here may accept positions in other systems, he said. No action will be taken toward filling the existing vacancies until after May 29. Teachers to whom contracts have been issued for the coming year, in addition to Miss Planting, are: Fremont: Ethel W. Campbell, Barbara Crow, C. S. Davis, Laura Dean, Fred Frederickson, Ruth Gredis, Eldon Hauck, Leonard P. Knarreborg, Mary McPherson, Walter Phillips, E. C. Stump, Ada Louise Wilcox, Miss Della Nass Fisher and Miss Elizabeth Stroum. Benjamin Franklin: Anna M. Clark, Hazel Marie Bigson, Frances Gilbert; Beryl Kennedy, Alice Williamson and Adele Zorn. Broadway: Ralph A. Gates, Jean McKinnon and Gertrude Anderson. Lincoln: May Beatty, Ruth Beck, Bernice Schacht, Irma Steadman and Velma McClanahan. George Washington: Bonnie Fields, Esther B. Larimer, Mildred Mauerhan, Clara A. Mork, Carol Martel and Martha Wallop. Horace Mann: Emilie H. Axtel, Mabel C. Barnes, Edith Spencer and Lucia L. Upp. La Palma: Vincenta Carleton, Leonora J. Clark, Adele M. Howard, Alexander Jimenez and Gertrude Tracy. Principals include W. H. Bonney, Fremont; Blanche G. Daniels, Broadway; V. O. Elliott, George Washington; P. S. Doane, Lincoln, Benjamin F. Mattox, Horace Mann; Fannie C. Pritchett, La Palma, and Ruth C. Williams, Benjamin Franklin. Walter E. Tipton Kiwanis Speaker Juvenile delinquency in Anaheim is not as prevalent now as it takes of the census in Our county is expected to be completed in about another week, it declared yesterday by Bostick of Anaheim. About one percent of the territory in SIX PERSONS HURT IN STRIKE OUTBREAK LOS ANGELES—Six persons were cut by flying glass when a Greyhound passenger bus was stoned Tuesday near El Monte. Pacific Greyhound lines is the target of a strike in which the Brotherhood of Railroad trainmen seeks recognition of its union. AVIATION INDUSTRIES LENGTHEN WORK DAY PARIS—a 12-hour work day for all aviation industries, effective at once, was ordered Saturday by the French government. ARMY SUPPLY BILL PASSED BY SENATE WASHINGTON — The senate yesterday passed the record peacetime $1,823,000,000 army supply bill and promptly cleared the decks for action on the $1,-458,756,728 navy measure. CHURCHILL GIVEN DICTATORIAL POWER LONDON — Great Britain, achieving through the methods of democracy the result of virtual dictatorship, last night placed all her men and everything they own at the command of Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the war with Germany. ALLIES CHECK GERMAN DRIVE PARIS—a new 200-mile Allied front yesterday checked the German twin drive on the English Channel and Paris, aided by rain which slowed the German motorized forces. Arras was recaptured as the Allies struck to cut the Nazi ring of steel. Walter E. Tipton Kiwanis Speaker Juvenile delinquency in Anaheim is not as prevalent now as it was some three years ago. Anaheim Kiwanians were told Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Walter E. Tipton, in charge of juvenile work. Work of various social organizations is responsible for the reduction. Tipton spoke particularly about the Hobby House in Santa Ana, of which he was one of the founders. It's purpose is to give young boys a chance to live in a home where they may receive guidance, inspiration and leadership. The speaker was introduced by William P. Webb. Henry M. Adams missed his first Kiwanis meeting in 18 years Tuesday. He is in St. Joseph hospital for an operation. Memorial Program For Legion Sunday Plans for the Memorial Sunday services at Salem Evangelical church were completed by members of Anaheim post, American Legion last Monday night. The Legionnaires will gather at the clubrooms at 10:30 o'clock to go in a body to the church. Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the church, will be the speaker. Speaker during the meeting of the post was Capt. E. E. Fearn of the U.S. reserves who told of the necessity for speed and co-operation in preparing the nation for any eventuality. Veto by Roosevelt Doesn't Affect D Veto by President Roosevelt early this week of a bill authorizing $109,985,450 for river harbor projects is not expected affect the Prado dam and flood control projects in Orlando county, according to N. Thompson, Orange county control engineer. "We are quite certain this does not affect in any way the cost and district's great $15,000 flood control project because money for this work already been appropriated," Thompson said. The projects were vetored grounds that such work must superseded by urgent national defense preparations. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY. 23, 1940 Junior Red Cross Meets Here FW Buddy Poppy Sale Planned Here Saturday The 19th annual Buddy Poppy will be held in Anaheim, another part of the country, next day. This annual event is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and point out that only in America this year will May 30 be served as an occasion of sacred memory. The small red Buddy Poppies made by disabled ex-service in government hospitals are men have no other connection with the outer world and are ending upon the proceeds of sale of the flowers for many people. Wear a V.F.W. Buddy Poppy Memorial Day," is the slogan of the veterans' organization. Reciprocal Trade Treaties Lauded Agreements are Praised by Paul N. Carter During Talk Here Monday Reciprocal trade treaties have Government Takes Brea Creek Lands United States Judge Orders Immediate Possession of Property Immediate possession by the United States government of 293 acres of Orange county property in the Brea dam flood control area was ordered last Saturday by Federal Judge William P. James in Los Angeles. The land was condemned by the government as part of the Brea dam flood control project. Congress has already appropriated $1,383,000 for the flood control project, according to Special Attorneys Francis Whelan and Irl Brett of the lands division of the department of justice. Control Brea Creek The Brea project, the federal attorneys said, is designed to control flood waters of Brea creek. The action of the federal government is a virtual duplication of proceedings instituted by the Orange County Flood Control district in which four suits was filed in riverside superior court, one of which is now in progress. It was between the filing of the suits and the first trial that the federal government gave notice that it would take over the task of condemning the property, and requested the local district to dismiss its actions. Federal Action Resisted Property owners successfully resisted the federal action to dismiss and were successful in resisting a writ of injunction and prohibition of the trial filed by Attorney Brett to dismiss the action so it might be tried before a federal jury. Judge James' action is the third condemnation action in the $15,-000,000 governmental and local flood control project. The trial of action against Fred E. Pittler and Laguna Beach high school was awarded the Junior Red Cross flag annually given to the group showing outstanding accomplishments, during the annual International Goodwill day held at Freemont school last Saturday. The flag was accepted by Coney Kunze, president of the Junior Red Cross organization at Laguna Beach, who also presided during the meeting and gave the principal talk. His subject was the National Children's fund. More than 200 school students from Orange county attended the event, which was arranged by the committee pictured above. In the photo are, left to right back row: M. A. Gauer, Anaheim; Mrs. F. R. Dukes, Buena Park; Mrs. Bessie Williams, Buena Park; Miss Hazel Nell Bemus, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Laura R. Warren, county Red Cross executive secretary. Seated are Virginia Ward, Anaheim; Barbara Oliver, Santa Ana, and Guy Mussack, Santa Ana. Photo is by courtesy of the Santa Ana Register. Guard House Unit Holds Open House Ten-year service medals were presented to First Sergeant Arthur Clodt and Sergeant Walter Colletee of Co. K., 185th Infantry, California National Guard, during the company's open house meeting Tuesday night at the armory on West Center street. The presentations were made by Capt. Franz Schulte of Riverside, commander of the battalion, before about 125 guests. Capt. Kenneth Peck, Lieuts. Russell Hamlyn and Albert Muhic, Sergts. Bill Purdy and Al Miller, and Corps. B. Bleecher and Art Smart were given bars and badges emblematic of 100 per cent attendance at all company functions during the past year. These were presented by Mayor Charles A. Brea Girl Killed In Traffic Crash Three Others Injured in Motorcycles Collide at Doheny Park A 22-year-old Brea girl killed, two men and a second injured when two motorbikes were involved in an accident shortly after 11 o'clock morning at the intersection highway and Coast Boulevard Doheny Park, according to California highway patrol. The dead girl is Miss Betty of 112 Bracken street, Doheny was the 21st traffic fatality year in Orange county. Death claimed Miss Carley waking on a motorcycle with Luther Young, 24, of 119 Laurel street, Brea, when apparently struck in the another motorcycle reported by Dewey Bronkrud of 312 Grand avenue, San Antonio Officers said Bronkrud alled a passenger, Miss Meadows, 18, of 206 W Veta avenue, Orange. Young's motorcycle nearly 200 feet after the it was reported, and Miss was thrown some distance impact. Young received fracture, broken right shoulder and broken ribs. He was first to St. Joseph hospital then transferred to the county hospital. His condition reported as "good." Bronkrud escaped with while Miss Meadows susta Census Project Nearly Complete Making of the census in Orange city is expected to be completed about another week; it was rained yesterday by Bryan kick of Anaheim. About 96 percent of the territory in the city has been covered, he said. About 25 sections yet to bepleted. But two of the districts in Anaheim have been covered, he said. Those remaining are finished are in the northwest southwest sections of the city. Early indications point to a drop from 16 to 20 per cent in population of Orange, Riverland and San Bernardino counties. Quick declared, with the largest percentage being shown in Orange city. To by Roosevelt Doesn't Affect Dam To by President Roosevelt this week of a bill authorizing $109,985,450 for river and/or projects is not expected to hit the Prado dam and other control projects in Orange city, according to N. M. Thompson, Orange county flood control engineer. We are quite certain this does affect in any way the county district's great $15,000,000 control project because they for this work already has appropriated," Thompson The projects were vetoed on funds that such work must be pursued by urgent national cause preparations. Federal Action Resisted Property owners successfully resisted the federal action to dismiss and were successful in resisting a writ of injunction and prohibition of the trial filed by Attorney Brett to dismiss the action so it might be tried before a federal jury. Judge James' action is the third condemnation action in the $15,-000,000 governmental and local flood control project. The trial of action against Fred F. Bitiller and others in the Prado area is now being heard in Riverside superior court. Drivers Arrested For Drunkenness Two Anaheim men landed in city jail during the past week end on charges of drunk driving and drunk, one of them paying his fine and the second going to Orange county jail for 100 days. Ramon Gonzales, 47, of 1040 Kemp street, was arrested Saturday afternoon. He pleaded guilty Monday before City Judge Frank Tausch and was fined $100, which he paid. William T. Ross, 25, of 912½ East Center street, was arrested late Monday night. He appeared before Acting City Judge Charles Kuchel Tuesday morning and chose a jail term of 100 days rather than pay a fine of $100. Automobile Stolen From Robert Long Robert W. Long, 731 North Philadelphia street, reported to Anaheim police the theft of his automobile while it was parked in front of his home Saturday night. West Center street. The presentations were made by Capt. Franz Schulte of Riverside, commander of the battalion, before about 125 guests. Capt. Kenneth Peck, Lieuts. Russell Hamlyn and Albert Muhic, Sergts. Bill Purdy and Al Miller, and Corps. B .Bleecher and Art Smart were given bars and badges emblematic of 100 per cent attendance at all company functions during the past year. These were presented by Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Glen A. Peck, commander of the Anaheim post, American Legion. Capt. Peck is company commander. The company presented the new streamlined formations and manual of arms, with the difference between the lod and new methods explained by Capt. Peck. Eight Persons are On Newcomer List The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to the city last week carries the names of eight persons. They are N. W. Miller, 711-C N. Lemon; John E. Hartley, 512½ E. Sycamore; Rex Parks, 526 S. Illinois; J. W. Henry, 403 E. Sycamore; Kenneth Paxton, 221 Ellsworth; M. Kneeland, 217-A N. Olive; Ernest Norman, 419 S. East, and Mrs. Charles W. Croteau, 510 N. Olive street. Special Review to Be Held by Cadets Cadets of St. Catherine's Military school will stage a special review tomorrow afternoon for Major Ben B. Blair, who has been ordered back to duty in Utah, it was announced yesterday by Lieut. C. A. Schmittt, commandant. Several special invitations have been extended to other military personages to attend the event. Veta avenue, Orange. Young's motorcycle nearly 200 feet after the it was reported, and Miss was thrown some distance impact. Young received fracture, broken right shoulder and broken ribs. He was first to St. Joseph hospital then transferred to the county hospital. His condition reported as "good." Bronkrud escaped with her while Miss Meadows sustained fractured leg. She was rushed to her home after receiving ment from a San Juan Capitol physician. Church of Christ Host at Bancroft Anaheim Church of Church host last Friday night to a number of nearly 400 people from Christian churches of Santa California at a banquet, the pose of which was to create est in the annual summer of Pacific Palisades. Following the dinner, the Homer Strong of Long Island First Christian church added an audience of 700 persons church auditorium. He spelled out the subject, "The Man Hour." Singing was led by former Miller of Los Angeles group from the Pacific seminary presented a skiff music. ACCESSORIES STOLL Accessories valued at $1 stolen from a car owned by White, 841 North Los Angeles street, as it was parked near Fox theater last Friday according to police reports. ZETTE 23, 1940 THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 31 C. Bert Allen To Speak at Memorial Service C. Bert Allen of Santa Ana, past state commander of D.A.V. and now a vice commander of the national D. A. V., will be the speaker at the annual Memorial Day services to be held next Thursday at Anaheim cemetery. All patriotic organizations of the city are cooperating in sponsoring the event, with Carleton Starr serving as general chairman. The observance will start at 10:30 o'clock with flag raising ceremonies. In addition to Allen's talk, Mrs. Walter Ross will sing two solos and Mary Sowden will read Lincoln's Gettsburg Address. William P. Webb will serve as master of ceremonies. Annual Field Day To Be Presented Elementary School Students Will Participate in Friday's Event Elementary school children of Anaheim will present the 14th annual field day demonstration tomorrow afternoon at the Ana- Brea Girl Killed In Traffic Crash Three Others Injured When Motorcycles Collide at Doheny Park A 22-year-old Brea girl was killed, two men and a second girl injured when two motorcycles were involved in an accident shortly after 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the intersection of 101 Highway and Coast boulevard, near Doheny Park, according to California highway patrol reports. The dead girl is Miss Betty Carley (112 Bracken street, Brea). She was the 21st traffic fatality of the year in Orange county. Death claimed Miss Carley a short time after the accident, investigating officers said. She suffered a fractured skull. The body was removed to the McAulay and Suters funeral chapel in Fullerton. Investigation of the tragedy revealed that Miss Carley was riding on a motorcycle with Dan Luther Young, 24, of 119 South Laurel street, Brea, when it was apparently struck in the rear by another motorcycle reportedly operated by Dewey Bronkrud, 29, of 312 Grand avenue, Santa Ana. Officers said Bronkrud also carried a passenger, Miss Marjorie Meadows, 18, of 206 West Laeta avenue, Orange. Young's motorcycle skidded nearly 200 feet after the crash, he was reported, and Miss Carley was thrown some distance by the impact. Young received a skull fracture, broken right shoulder and broken ribs. He was taken first to St. Joseph hospital and then transferred to the Orange County hospital. His condition is reported as "good." Bronkrud escaped with bruises, while Miss Meadows sustained a Annual Field Day To Be Presented Elementary School Students Will Participate in Friday's Event Elementary school children of Anaheim will present the 14th annual field day demonstration tomorrow afternoon at the Anaheim city park. Approximately 1300 youngsters from all grades and all schools will take part in the program which is designed to show the work done during the past year in physical education. The event will start at 1:30 o'clock. Directing the demonstration are Eldon Hauck and Miss Ada Louise Wilcox, physical education supervisors for the school system. They have arranged a program of rhythms, dances, stunts and games, with variety and progress as the keynotes. Following the grand entrance, which will be led by the elementary school band under the direction of Miss W. Ethel Campbell, the salute to the flag will be held and the address of welcome will be given by Superintendent M. A. Gauer. These features will be followed by mass calesthenics and a posture parade. Other events include: series of stunts by first grade students; demonstration of rhythm exercises by second graders; group games by third gradens; rhythm examples by fourth graders; team games by fifth and sixth grade girls; two Spanish dances by the Fremont school Spanish club; games of speedball by seventh and eighth grade boys; a German dance by seventh and eighth grade girls, and a mass maypole dance by the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade girls. The general public is invited to attend the performance. Porch and Yard Prizes Revealed Prizes for the yard and porch contests in connection with "Make Anaheim Beautiful" week were announced yesterday by Secretary John Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Contestants may register with the chambers may secure one at the ticket window at the auditorium, it was said. No definite amount has been established as a contribution, but the committee hopes that each donation will be generous. Varied Program The program, which is being arranged by Rev. Father James Nevin, will include about 35 minutes of musical selections by students of Fullerton junior college, several short motion pictures on Red Cross activities and other subjects, including a travel film on Holland. The Anaheim Red Cross chapter chose this method of filling its quota in addition to the contributions which have already been received because of the need of obtaining this city's allotment in the shortest possible time. Persons receiving envelopes, but who are unable to attend the benefit show, may leave their contributions either with City Clerk Charles E. Griffith or at the Bank of America, Claussen said. Urging Cited Urgency of the need is best expressed in the telegram which Claussen received yesterday from National Chairman Norman H. Davis. It reads: "With several million men locked in mortal combat on French and Belgian soil the relief needs of Belgian and French peoples are reaching staggering proportions. Already five million pitiful refugees are clogging every road into central southern France trying to escape bombing and strafing from airplanes. Our representatives in France report thousands dying by roadsides of wounds, fright and hunger. American Red Cross must rush relief of every kind if these innocent people are to be saved." "We are expediting millions of dollars in money and supplies, but we need more and bigger contributions to carry on. Cannot urge upon you too strongly need for prompt action if we are to benefit these sorely tried victims of brutal warfare. We count upon you to reach and oversubscribe your goal within shortest possible time. Every day's delay means hundreds may die because we have not brought them aid in this their saddest hour." Young's motorcycle skidded nearly 200 feet after the crash, it was reported, and Miss Carley was thrown some distance by the impact. Young received a skull fracture, broken right shoulder and broken ribs. He was taken first to St. Joseph hospital and then transferred to the Orange County hospital. His condition is reported as "good." Bronkrud escaped with bruises, while Miss Meadows sustained a fractured leg. She was removed to her home after receiving treatment from a San Juan Capistrano physician. Church of Christ Host at Banquet Anaheim Church of Christ was host last Friday night to a group of nearly 400 people from 35 christian churches of southern California at a banquet, the purpose of which was to create interest in the annual summer camp at Pacific Palisades. Following the dinner, the Rev. Homer Strong of Long Beach first Christian church addressed an audience of 700 persons in the church auditorium. He spoke on the subject, "The Man of the hour." Singing was led by Holliser Miller of Los Angeles and a group from the Pacific Bible Seminary presented a skit and music. ACCESSORIES STOLEN Accessories valued at $3 were stolen from a car owned by Varna White, 841 North Los Angeles street, as it was parked near the box theater last Friday night, according to police reports. Porch and Yard Prizes Revealed Prizes for the yard and porch contests in connection with "Make Anaheim Beautiful" week were announced yesterday by Secretary John Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Contestants may register with the chamber before noon Saturday, with judging to be held early next week. First prize for the most attractive front yard will be a shrub, donated by the Anaheim Garden club. Second prize will be an order from DeLuxe Cleaners for cleaning a 9x12 rug and third prize will be a quart of outdoor enamel from Dutch Boy Paint store. For the most attractive front porch, J. C. Penney company will give the first prize. Second prize will be a mirror from Lund & Sons company and third prize will be a picture from Cyprien Paint store. Lauretta's Dress shop will award a pair of silk hose for the most attractive back yard. Second prize will be an order for a plant from Gordon's Nursery. Water Company is Defendant in Suit Suit was brought in superior court yesterday by J. Coleman Travis asking $1750 damages from the Anaheim Union Water company. The plaintiff charges that the water company failed to properly maintain a ditch, which he said broke on March 3, 1938, and overflowed his ranch. The water company was accused of negligence. Court of Honor Held by Scouts Tenderfoot, second class, first class and merit badges were presented to several members of Boy Scout Troop 72, sponsored by the American Legion post, during a combined troop and post meeting Monday night at the Legion clubrooms in the city hall. Jess Thatcher presided over the court. Tenderfoot badges were awarded to Stanley Comstock, Don Liebhart, Paul McCracken and John Montagne. Bob Berg, George Yearout and George Thatcher received second class badges, and Berg, Yearout and Vincent Matzad were awarded first class badges. The emblems were pinned on the scouts' uniforms by their parents. Frank Kellogg received six merit badges from Harrison White county scout executive. John McKim is scoutmaster of the troop. Suspected Thieves Escape Prosecution Two Ontario women, caught while in the act of stealing a dress from the J. C. Penney company store here yesterday, were released by police when T. W. Stuard, manager of the store, chose not to prosecute after the women had paid for the dress. The women gave their names as Irene Berry and Bonnalyn Haney.