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THE EXTRA COLUMN
(By Frank Hall)
You've heard of the expression "silence is golden". That doesn't apply to the public relations business. Ed. J. Flynn, LA pr man gave a talk recently and told of the time when silence was both tragic and expensive.
And here's a statement in direct opposition to the above. "Most of us know how to say nothing—few of us know when."
This astounding piece of information came to light at a breakfast committee meeting. (You should attend one sometime). Draw Poker is legalized and licensed in one location in Anaheim. This license has not been revoked but no other locations have ever been licensed. No! The big boys didn't give me the address.
I'm glad I'm not a little boy going to school out in Perris, near Hemet. The name of a sixth grade teacher is Victor Giardinelli and a new class for pre-first graders is being taught by Mary Zschokke. Hi, Mary!
Which reminds me that I was so glad, when I was in grade school, that Wilson got to be president instead of Hughes be-
United Fund Advance Gift Group Sets Stage For Successful Effort
The first wave of active solicitation in the 1958 United Fund Campaign for the Anaheim area was launched by the advance gifts organization at the dinner meeting held Monday evening in the YMCA by more than 60 workers under the leadership of Walter Taylor, chairman.
The advance gifts division will be responsible for setting the stage for a successful United Fund effort in Anaheim, Centralia, Cypress, Los Alamitos, Magnolia, Stanton and Dairy City.
Advance Gift Teams
The 12 advance gift teams will make their first reports in breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. on Friday of this week and Tuesday and Friday of next week at the Snack Shop in North Los Angeles street in Anaheim.
Division chairmen and captains in the advance gifts organization are: M. A. Gauer, chairman division one. His team captains are Paul W. Cook, Rex Coons, Clyde Cromer, Richard Gay, Dr. Richard Hansen and Herb I. Perry.
Brown McPherson is chairman for division two, and his team captains are: Rodney (Bud) Coulson, L. Frank Kellogg, Donald O. Kenny, John M. Kent, Richard I. Tunnicliff, and Myrt Westering.
Participating Groups
The participating United Fund groups are: American Red Cross, Association of Christian Churches, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls; Catholic Welfare Bureau, Children's Hospital, Family Service
ner in which to approach the problem."
Three Important Steps
In his closing challenge to workers he emphasized the importance of all members of advance gift teams to do their things:
First — Make their own scripts first before calling up their prospects.
Second — Encourage their prospects to increase their gifts because of the crisis which now faces the United Fund in this area due to the campaign falling short of its goal last year.
Third — Set the stage for fast moving campaign by promptly calling on their prospects and getting the job done.
Taylor advised the prospect for advance gifts solicitation include all members of the board directors of the United Fund and its newly organized citizens a visory committee, all board members of the 14 participating him service groups, and select individuals and business firms having the ability to make stantial subscriptions.
Adolf Schopee, general campaign chairman, stated, "this is the opportunity for the people of this area to help those less fortunate than themselves, and help build better citizens through the youth groups which are supported by our annual United Fund Campaign."
One Hours' Pay per Month
Schopee called on all workers to emphasize in their contact
I'm glad I'm not a little boy going to school out in Perris, near Hemet. The name of a sixth grade teacher is Victor Giardinelli and a new class for pre-first graders is being taught by Mary Zschokke. Hi, Mary!
Which reminds me that I was so glad, when I was in grade school, that Wilson got to be president instead of Hughes because, at that time, Wilson seemed easier to spell than Hughes. Two years ago the kids had little choice, Eisenhower is almost as bad as Stevenson.
Imagine the shock on the face of one teacher who asked the little ones to sing the morning song. Naturally thinking they would open up with "Good mornign dear teacher", she didn't believe her ears when they all chimed long and loud with "Schoolbells ringing, children singing, it's back to Robert Hall's again!"
This year's fashion trend seems to eb toward larger and larger handbags for the ladies. What I want to know is when does a handbag stop being a handbag and become a suitcase or overnight case? Judging from the size of some of the latest offerings some gals stay over several nights.
Bob Dailey, Delco Motors, was bragging about the new GM gas turbine Firebird III. Wouldn't it be a good joke on Bob if the thing operated without batteries?
Clyde Nickle swears there is a plumber named Carr who handles second had toilet facilities. He is known as "Honest Carr, the used John salesman", Clyde said.
The Industrial Review asks, "Is it true that wild beasts of the jungle won't harm you if you carry a blazing torch?" The explorer answers that "It all depends on how fast you carry it".
Floyd S. Peterson Gets New Duties
Anaheim YMCA to Help United Fund
A resolution commending the Anaheim United Fund Campaign and urging community support was given unanimous support at the monthly Western Nation meeting of Fathers' and Sons' Y Indian Guides September 10 at the Anaheim YMCA.
According to "Big Buffalo" Robert Klinger, 1150 North Lemon, of the Potawatami tribe, who presided, many of the Y dads plan to sign up as volunteers. Al Rogers, 1225 E. Oak, Eastern Nation Chief, indicated the Eastern Nation of tribes would give full support to the United effort on behalf of the Anaheim YMCA, a United Fund supported agency.
During the Y Indian Guide meeting of tribe representatives, Wayne Mitchell traced the cultural developments of several Indian civilizations and provided service projects benefiting In-stantial subscriptions.
Adolf Schoepe, general campaign chairman, stated, "this is the opportunity for the people of this area to help those less fortunate than themselves, and to help build better citizens through the youth groups which are supported by our annual United Fund Campaign."
One Hours' Pay per Month
Schoepe called on all workers to emphasize in their contact the importance of encouraging everyone to meet the fair standard of giving of "one hour's pay per month for 12 months, or one half of one per cent of earnings. If each individual and business firm will give this fair share standard our United Fund will continue to meet the need of the 14 human service groups."
Representatives of the Red Cross provided decorations and flowers for the dinner meeting and each volunteer worker was inducted into the campaign organization with a "pinning ceremony" of the Red U.symbol and badge. This was handled by YMCA Indian Guides, Girl Scouts Mariner, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, the Future Nurses of America Auxiliary, and Junior Red Cross members.
Robert L. Martin Wins High Honors
Appointment to the president's council, highest honor that is bestowed on an agent by Farmers Insurance Group, has been received by Robert L. Martin of 801 Royal Way, Anaheim. This is the third year that Martin has received this honor. He has been an agent for the company since 1947.
The Council will convene in Monterey October 10 to 14 when members will consult with management. They and their wives will be flown there by charter plane from Los Angeles immediately following the company's 30th Anniversary Jubilee convention, which Mr. and Mrs. Martin will attend in that city.
As a prelude to the convention, Mr. and Mrs. Martin will be guests of the organization on a trip to
The Industrial Review asks,
"Is it true that wild beasts of the jungle won't harm you if you carry a blazing torch?" The explorer answers that "It all depends on how fast you carry it".
Floyd S. Peterson Gets New Duties
The promotion of Floyd S. Peterson to the newly created position of Vehicle Maintenance Clerk for the Anaheim post office was announced by Postmaster Marshall N. McFie.
The position was created because of the rapid growth of the size of the local fleet of vehicles which now numbers 30 motor trucks of various sizes, 10 mailsters (the only ones in Orange County) plus 35 bicycles and several three-wheel carts.
Peterson, who resides with his family at 709 Amstutz, is 48 and has been an employee of the Anaheim post office for 13 years in various capacities and for the last few years has driven a delivery truck in the downtown business area.
He will assume his new duties immediately.
VFW AUXILIARY
The regular monthly meeting of the VFW Auxiliary No. 3173 was held last Monday, September 8 with reports of committees. Refreshments were served by Elmo Richards and Ann Stakemiller, hostesses. The next regular meeting will be September 22.
NORMAN L. TEETER
Norman L. Teeter, 42, of 331 Down Street, died on Monday after a brief illness. He was employed as a meat cutter for Alpha-Beta markets. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife and a son, David; also by two brothers, Robert and Owen. Funeral services were held this morning at Backs-Troutman and Kaulbars Mortuary Chapel. Interment was in Loma Vista Cemetery.
FLOYD STANSBARGER
Floyd Daniel Stansbarger, 63, of 8701 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, died last Saturday in St. Jude Hospital. He was a native of Horton, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of the home address and a daughter, Mrs. Delores Ledon of Ottawa, Kansas, and two sons, Charles of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Eugene of Anaheim. Services were in the Chapel in the Wildwood of Motell's & Peek Colonial Funeral Home, Midway City, with the Rev. Hugh Lormer of the Fullerton First Methodist Church officiating with burial in Westminster Memorial Park.
CARL J. VESTER
Carl J. Vester, 80, a native of Indiana who came to California in 1926 and to Anaheim in 1929, residing at 513 South Lemon St., died Wednesday evening at the Anaheim Memorial Hospital after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife, Lella N. Vester; two daughters, Mrs. Viola L. Swingle of Bolivar, Mo., and Mrs. Helen L. Richardson of Anaheim; a brother, George F. Vester of Indiana and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from Hilgenfeld Mortuary Chapel Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. John Vanderbeck, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a member, will officiate and entombment will be in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum.
Turkey, one of the strangholds of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has a population of 24 million. Despite its loyal alliance to the West, most of its people are Moslems.
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88 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM
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Membership and Emblem Committees Present the Program for B-PW Club
The Anaheim Business and Professional Women's Club met for
their September dinner meeting
Wednesday evening at Brother's Corral, with emblem and membership committees in charge.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Florence Davis who later
in the program presented a lovely silk American flag to the club.
"An emblem is a visible sign of an idea" stated Miss Davis, emblem chairman and then called upon committee members, Verna Hopkins and Ertel Thatcher, to explain the meaning of the emblem parts.
Ruby Terry, membership chairman, conducted a round table discussion emphasizing the importance of stabilization and the best methods for increasing membership. Special guests, Mrs. Elva Hasford, president of San Orco District, and Mrs. Ardys Crapo, membership chairman of the La Habra club, were active participants in the discussion. Members participating were Signa Hatfield, Ethel Caverley, Marjorie Pibel-Ida May Walburg and Evah Drenon — thus adding a personal touch by telling what B & P W C has done for them. Florence Bech
He gave a brief history of the founding of the Federation.
President Norma Nipper presided and reminded members of the copper party to be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at the home of Florence Davis and urged everyone to attend.
A fashion show, courtesy of Walburg's Apparel, will be the special attraction for the next meeting, Sept. 24, in the courtesy room of the Home Savings and Loan Ass'n., was the announcement made by Signa Hatfield, program coordinator. This will be preceded by a pot luck dinner.
Orange County Council will meet on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Irvine Country Club. Reservations are being taken for this event.
Mrs. Oriana Ross, corresponding Secretary of San Orco District, California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., announced the fall conference of the district will be held at Mission Inn, Riverside, on Oct. 18 - 19.
Guests were Maxine Wiegand of Anaheim, Mrs. Elsie Faulkner, president, and Alice Herman and Naomi Wardrip from the La Habra club.
Name Peggy Foo To Home Service For Gas Company
Appointment of Peggy Foo assistant home service director of Southern Counties Gas or Orange County Division was announced by Justin M. Kenny division manager.
Give Demonstrations
Miss Foole will have a role in the training program which Southern Counties year develops for homemakers classes in the local public school systems. In this program she gas company Home Service Director Gerry Gerken give advice and demonstrations; along with homemaking teachers, on leave from junior high school three college.
Home Service Work
In addition Miss Foole will in the gas company's program home service promotional assistance to builders and appli dealers, and will work on grams designed for women groups and youth organization.
Miss Foole is a graduate of the university of California, Napa Barbara, and majored in her economics. She received her e
First Day of School Goes Without A Hitch — Well, Hardly A Hitch
(By Beth Kroesen)
First day of school for Centralia School district went off without a hitch — well, hardly a hitch.
A Stuck Finger
One second grader about seven years old stuck his finger in an ink well at one school. With the combined help of teacher and school nurse, he was freed with a feeling of gratitude which came from the heart.
A Convalescent
Another child, in fourth grade, arrived at school at eight o'clock, and by 8:10 am, was homeward bound on recommendation of the school nurse, who thought he needed at least another day at home because of a minor ailment.
Just a Little Trip
A fire alarm was tripped accidentally causing a fire drill at the school plant which also houses administrative offices for the entire district. Since it is a state law that all buildings must be evacuated, busy people were forced to leave their desks and line up outside the premises.
Glen H. Dysinger, Sr., district superintendent, counted noses on paper and found at the end of the day there were 4061 children admitted to the district's six schools, with 120 more on the kindergarten waiting list who will enter as soon as space is found for them. When school opened last September with five schools in the district, 3242 boys and girls were registered. Superintendent Dysinger predicts a possible 6000 by '60, according to surveys in the district.
A Transportation Problem
Laurence B. Niles, head of transportation, reported six buses traveled 269 miles to carry 1867 children to and from school on opening day.
Exchange Club and Ministers Visit Anaheim Memorial
The Exchange Club of Anaheim and representative ministers from Anaheim churches met September 11 for a point luncheon at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. Special guests for the occasion were Leonard A. Ensminger, administrator for Torrance Memorial Hospital, and Henry W. Creeger, president of the board of directors.
President of the Exchange Club Kenneth Lae, conducted the pro-methods for increasing membership. Special guests, Mrs. Elvera Hasford, president of San Orco District, and Mrs. Ardys Crapo, membership chairman of the La Habra club, were active participants in the discussion. Members participating were Signa Hatfield, Ethel Caverly, Marjorie Pibel, Ida May Walburg and Evah Drennon — thus adding a personal touch by telling what B & P W C has done for them. Florence Bech
John T. Johnson
John T. Johnson, 72, of 6681 Dowling Road, Anaheim, died last Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was born in Kansas and had been a resident of Anaheim for 55 years. He was a member and past Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 207, Anaheim, and a member of Al Malalakh Shine of Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Minnie and three brothers and three sisters, Charles of Ventura, Lee of San Diego, and Ernest of Yorba Linda, Mrs. Ruby Showalter of Downey, Mrs. Josie Dyer and Mrs. Clarence Rains of Anaheim. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the chapel of Park Trace.
Home Service Work
In addition Miss Foote will in the gas company’s program home service promotional assistance to builders and appliance dealers, and will work on her grams designed for women groups and youth organization.
Miss Foote is a graduate of the university of California, Santa Barbara, and majored in her economics. She received her eighth schooling in Ventura.
Firebird Ill Has Film Preview For Los Angeles Area
LOS ANGELES — Firebird II General Motors recently announced experimental gas turbine oil was previewed on film Monday by members and guests of the General Motors Management Company of Los Angeles at the Ambassador Hotel.
"Easiest-to-Drive"
Described by GM as the "easiest-to-drive automobile built," the sleek "laboratory wheels" will first be shown at the public in October at the General Motors Motorama in New York.
The film produced especially for GM Management Clubs showed Firebird III being created by engineers and stylists at the G Technical Center near Detroit and then being put through its paces at the desert proving ground in Arizona.
The Firebird preview was part of a program which included a first showing of another film called "Real Dreams", based on the Fisher Body Division's Craftman's Guild model car competition. The film will be shown at high school and junior high schools audiences this fall. It tells the story of a typical Craftsmanship Guild competitor—how he became interested in designing and building a model car and the valuable experience he gained from entering the competition.
The Firebird film showed many of the technical innovations with which General Motors is expert.
VESTER
Mrs. Martin will be guests organization on a trip to city with other top agents in Northern California and Arkansas where they will visit Co., Cuernavaca, Taxco or points of interest.
VESTER
Vester, 80, a native of who came to California and to Anaheim in 1929, at 513 South Lemon St., ninety evening at the Memorial Hospital after illness. He is surrey his wife, Leila N. Vesdaughters, Mrs. Viola de Bolivar, Mo., and en L. Richardson of Ana-rother, George F. Vester and four grandchild-neral services will be from Hilgenfeld Morpel Monday at 2 o'clock. John Vanderbeck, pastor of Baptist Church, of deceased was a mem-officiate and entombbe in Melrose Abbey.
one of the strangholds North Atlantic Treaty Or has a population of Despite its loyal West, most of its peo-slems.
The Exchange Club of Anaheim and representative ministers from Anaheim churches met September 11 for a point luncheon at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. Special guests for the occasion were Leonard A. Ensminger, administrator for Torrance Memorial Hospital, and Henry W. Creeger, president of the board of directors.
President of the Exchange Club Kenneth Lae, conducted the program after the lunch and Claude Lindquist explained the function of a nonprofit hospital.
"In a nonprofit hospital like Anaheim Memorial Hospital," said Lindquist, "no dividends are declared. The Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue specifies that income above operating costs must be used to replace obsolete equipment, to provide free hospital care for qualified residents of the community, for loan payments or capital improvements, or as a cash reserve to meet contingencies."
Ensminger presented a series of color slides depicting the progress of a young girl through the various departments of a community hospital. He cited the highly specialized equipment needed to keep up with recent medical discoveries and the innovations of recent years that have helped keep down hospital overhead despite the increasingly expensive machinery required.
Ministers of Anaheim, most of whom were already familiar with the hospital through periodic patient visitations, saw an informative medical film in the doctor's lounge while Exchange Club members were conducted through the hospital's varied departments.
VICTOR E. MARTINSON
Victor E. Martinson, 62, of 327 South Citron, died unexpectedly in his home last weekend. He was born in Minnesota and had been a resident of Anaheim 30 years. He was a member of the Santa Ana American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, of Anaheim and two sons, Richard of Santa Ana and Donald of Anaheim. He has a brother, Arnold, in Minnesota. Funeral services were held in the Zion Lutheran Church Monday morning with Rev. E. W. Matthias officiating and interment was made in Fairhaven Cemetery. Backs-Troutman and Kaulbars were directors.
MRS. MYRTLE CAMPBELL
Myrtle H. Campbell, 78, a native of Minnesota and a resident of Anaheim for 12 years living at 1104 W. Center Street, died last week after a brief illness. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Spokane, and an affiliate member of the First Methodist Church of Anahheim.
The General Motors Management Club of Los Angeles meets every other month for programs generally based on General Motors activities. Guests are invited when programs are scheduled that are of interest to other persons in the community.
Ameng those from Anaheim invited to attend the film showing were Clyde Nickle of the Anaheim Union High School and Ted Kuchel of the Anaheim Gazette.
TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM
GAZETTE
Thursday, September 18, 1958—No. 16
Home Peggy Foote
As Home Service
For Gas Company
Appointment of Peggy Foote as
instant home service director
Southern Counties Gas Co.'s
Edge County Division was announced by Justin M. Kennedy,
position manager.
Give Demonstrations
Miss Foote will have a major
in the training program
in Southern Counties each
develops for homemaking
sites in the local public school
items. In this program she and
company Home Service Dilor Gerry Gerken give advice
to demonstrations, along with
making teachers, on levels
of junior high school through
age.
Home Service Work
Addition Miss Foote will aid
the gas company's program of
the service promotional assistto builders and appliance
ers, and will work on program designed for women's
poss and youth organizations.
Miss Foote is a graduate of
University of California, Sanbarbara, and majored in home
comics. She received her early
Smog Control Is Hope Of Council
An early breakthrough in the
battle to control pollution from
motor vehicle exhausts was predicted last night by Los Angeles
County Air Pollution Control Officer S. Smith Griswold in reporting to the Southern California Regional Air Pollution Coordinating Council.
Griswold told a Council meeting in San Diego, that "several
companies now have reported the
existence of workable prototype
control devices" and indicated that
two of these devices will be tested by the District late in November.
In reporting on these latest developments in the field of antismog research, Griswold cautioned Council members not to place too much hope in motor vehicle exhaust control as the answer to air pollution problems.
"In Los Angeles County, automobile exhausts are our Number One problem . . . but this is not true in other counties where controls have not yet been fully established on industrial and commercial pollution sources," he said.
Adult Education Investment Course Taught By Kroesen
Registration for a course in investment securities opened last night at the Anaheim Adult Education evening school. The course
will be conducted on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 in room 18 on the high school campus.
Taught by Paul Kroesen, investment counselor, the course will cover the general field of investing with particular emphasis on common stocks and mutual funds. Technical material is avoid- ed and the purpose of the course is to provide persons interested in the investment field with a guide to profitable experiences financially.
A limited number of additional registrations will be accepted next Wednesday evening. Kroesen said.
October Derbies Are Scheduled For Southern Calif.
October is the time of unusual derbies in southern Calif.
Home Service Work
addition Miss Foote will aid the gas company’s program of service promotional assistance to builders and appliance workers, and will work on programs designed for women’s jobs and youth organizations.
Miss Foote is a graduate of University of California, San Barbara, and majored in home economics. She received her early training in Ventura.
Firebird III Has Premiay For Los Angeles Area
S ANGELES — Firebird III, final Motors’ recently announced experimental gas turbine car, previewed on film Monday members and guests of the final Motors Management Club at Los Angeles at the Ambassa-fotel.
“Easiest-to-Drive”
Described by GM as the “easiest-drive automobile ever” the sleek “laboratory on” will first be shown to public in October at the Gen-Motors Motorama in New film, produced especially by M Management Clubs, showfirebird III being created by artists and stylists at the GM local Center near Detroit then being put through its test the desert proving ground zona.
Firebird preview was part program which included a showing of another film “Real Dreams”, based on other Body Division’s Crafts-Guild model car competitor—how he be-interested in designing and a model car and the val- experience he gained from the competition.
Firebird film showed many technical innovations with General Motors is experi-
Oldest Bible In Anaheim Is Worth First Place Award
A contest to find the oldest Bible in Anaheim is being currently conducted by the King’s Way Bible lecture series. The contest is open to the public and will continue until Friday evening.
In Los Angeles County, automobile exhausts are our Number One problem . . . but this is not true in other counties where controls have not yet been fully established on industrial and commercial pollution sources,” he said.
The Council also heard a report from Supervisor Paul Anderson of Riverside County who stated that the Riverside Board of Supervisors has completed a series of informal hearings regarding the policies to be followed in administering the newly-created Riverside County Air Pollution Control District.
Anderson indicated that the type of rules to be enacted by the District now have been thoroughly discussed with community leaders and that formal hearings will begin soon.
Orange County Supervisor William J. Phillips told the Council that the County Supervisors Association now has created a standing committee on air pollution to assist in the statewide coordination of anti-pollution activities. He reported that the first meeting of the group will be held in Fresno on September 26 under his chairmanship. The Association has named Francis Dunn of Alameda County as Vice-Chairman of the committee.
Attending the regular meeting of the Council from Orange County were Supervisor William J. Phillips, his assistant F. B. Callan, and William Fitchen, Orange County Air Pollution Control Officer.
The next meeting will be held in Los Angeles on October 20.
Oldest Bible In Anaheim Is Worth First Place Award
A contest to find the oldest Bible in Anaheim is being currently conducted by the King’s Way Bible lecture series. The contest is open to the public and will continue until Friday evening.
October Derbies Are Scheduled For Southern Calif.
October is the time of unusual derbies in southern California, according to the events calendar released by the All-Year Club today. There will be turtle races, calf scramble, pig scramble, apple and lemon pig baking contests, hay loading race and liars’ championship.
Turtle Race
Big desert turtles will race out of a circle at the Desert Empire Fair held at Ridgecrest beside the China Lake Navy test base Oct. 2-5.
For the 35th year the Ventura County Fair will be held at Seaside Park, Oct. 1-5 and this being lemon country, attention will focus on a lemon pie baking derby. Youngsters will scramble for calves to auction next year.
USA’s biggest county of San Bernardino holds its fair at Victorville Oct. 2-8 with apple pie contest, hay loading race, Appaloosa horse show and “mutt” dog show. The Elks rodeo will be held in conjunction with the fair, Oct. 4-5, with the addition of a pig and calf scramble for kids.
A Lilrs’ Contest
The famous Peg Leg Liars’ contest, tall tales of finding a lost gold mine, will be held during the Covered Wagon Daze at Borrego Springs Oct. 10-12. There will be a children’s costume parade.
In fiestas, Pico where the last Mexican Governor, Pio Pico, lived, will turn the years back during the Pio Pico Days Oct. 3-5.
Also Oct. 3-5 Delano holds the Harvest Holidays with parades and a rodeo.
Five generations of native daughters will participate in the parade during Norwalk Pioneer Days Oct. 10-12.
Pioneer Days: Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms in its Pioneer Days Oct. 17-19 holds a pageant describing the founding of the resort beside the oasis of 29
Oldest Bible In Anaheim Is Worth First Place Award
A contest to find the oldest Bible in Anaheim is being currently conducted by the King's Way Bible lecture series. The contest is open to the public and will continue until Friday evening, October 10. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the three oldest Bibles entered in the contest. The first prize is a framed picture of "The Head of Christ" by Sallman.
A similar contest in another area discovered a Bible which was printed by hand on parchment between the 10th and 13th centuries.
Bibles entered in the contest must be at least 25 years old. Information concerning entries may be mailed to Old Bible Contest, 842 S. Claudina, or phoned to KE 5-2969. The name and address of the person entering the Bible should be given. The owner and the Bible must be at the contest on the night the contest closes, which is Friday, Oct. 10. The Bibles will be displayed in the Ebell Club building, at the corner of Cypress and N. Helena.
The Bible contest is being conducted in conjunction with the King's Way Bible Lecture Series opening Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2:15 p.m. in the Anaheim Ebell club. Programs will feature the King's Way musical group and outstanding motion pictures. Lectures on Bible Prophecy as they relate to current events will be given. The opening topic is "What is coming tomorrow?"
POMONA — Among the 40,000 exhibits being shown at Los Angeles County Fair, the following blue ribbon winner is announced in the domestic arts department: Mrs. Clyde Salles, 8171 E. Starr St., stenciled turkish towel and stenciled handkerchief.