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Redlands Daily Facts

Location

Redlands, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

5

Mystery car of missing Redlands accountant unsettles Arizona search

Roland Bishop, University of Redlands accountant missing 34 days, remains missing as his car believed found near Gila Bend but its whereabouts and possessor are unknown. Maricopa and San Bernardino authorities traced engine numbers, with Auto Theft agencies uncertain where the vehicle now lies. Bishop last seen May 29 planning a Memorial Day trip to Reno.

Roland Bishop University of Redlands Arizona Redlands Palins Warren R. Elliott Harold Sandell Phoenix Elliott Maricopa County Sandell Highway Patrol National Auto Theft Agency Sant Bernardino County Gila Bend San Berhari Fureka Street Migola Reno

Arroyo Seco Freeways Map Available at Redlands Bank

Branch Manager Lewis Pierce announces a detailed Arroyo Seco Hollywood and Harbor Freeways map for public distribution at Security First National Bank Redlands branch. The map is described as the first of its kind, detailing all freeways and turn-offs. The notice also lists local ads and events including a dance, nursery open hours, a July picnic, and various community activities.

Arroyo Seco Hollywood Harbor Security First National Bank Redlands Lewis Pierce

Needles Highway Relocation Plan Under Consideration

The State Highway Commission is considering relocating U S Highway 66 in and around Needles. The proposal estimates a cost of about 4 million dollars for the project.

Needles State Hiighway Commission

Mrs Olive Platz Dies in Redlands California

Mrs Olive Moffet Platz 1114 hin stret died yesterday after residence in Redlands and in Southern California. She had been an invalid for years. Funeral services will be at W40230 tomorrow morning from the F Arthur Downer chapel. Deceased is survived by husband Niles Platz and children Mrs Jennie Dearden Ralph Sarrigan Oscar Harrison and W O Moffet plus sisters W O Moffet Mrs Dellie Reed Mrs Mattie Kirkham Mrs Hattie Arnold and Mrs Jessie Duncan. Five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive.

Olive Moffet Platz Hin Stret

Planning Board To Meet Tuesday

The planning commission meets Tuesday at 4 o clock to discuss several new items. Rev J Wendell Beck seeks a zoning variance to extend the sidewalk setback for a Christian education building and social hall for First Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street near the Contemporary Club. Tentative subdivision maps include L P Scherer Inc 43 lots south of Brookside between San Mateo and Center, and General Land Co 80 lots west of Occident?l Street between Brack and Lugonia. Old business covers 14 lots owned by E D Nickerson east of San Jacinto between Cedar and Crescent. Also new business includes W A Hayes requesting closure of the south 123 feet of a 10 foot alley east of Jet 18 and adjoining 605 High Avenue.

Planning Commission J. Wendell Beck First Presbyterian Church Fourth Street L. P. Scherer, Inc Brookside Avenue San Mateo Street Center Street General Land Company Occidental Street Brackston Avenue Lugonia Avenue

Births and deaths in Redlands area June 1954 notices

Vital Records list births in Loma Linda and Redlands with parents addresses and dates. Dekl: Wagner, DeWitt, Kohler births in June 1954. grandparents named. locations include Loma Linda and Redlands. Deaths Powers and Platz noted with residence, survivors, funeral details and church associations. Services set at Emerson's Little Chapel of the Palms and Cortner chapel. interment at Montecito Memorial Park.

Dewitt Loma Linda, Calif Loma Linda Hospital Donald DeWitt Park Avenue Redlands

Sirens to Be Tested Monday Across Region 8

C T Johnson, regional civil defense coordinator for region 8, announced a state wide siren test set for Monday at 10 a m. The Riverside city hall siren and those atop city halls in Riverside San Bernardino Mono and Inyo counties will participate in the test.

C. T. Johnson Office of Civil Defense Region 8 la Posada Annex Riverside San Bernardino Mono Inyo

Valencia Packing At Peak In Redlands District

Valencia packing and picking in the Redlands district is at peak with a light crop yet strong demand. Export shipments are heavier than normal and commanding good prices. Ed Earl, Red lands- Highland Farm Labor association manager, reports 103 men in East Highlands under contract, fewer than last year as most fruit nears market readiness.

Redlands Ed Earl Redlands-Highland Farm Labor Association East Highlands

Oliver Paris Dies At 78

Oliver Paris 78 of Yucaipa California died after an illness. A Kansas native and 11 year Yucaipa resident he chaired memberships in Masonic orders and the Yucaipa Grange. He managed the Santa Fe Reading Room in Needles for 18 years. Funeral services are Monday at 2 p.m. at Emmersons Yucaipa chapel. Grace Paris is surviving along with a son Oliver L. Paris Jr and two sisters in law and two nieces and their husbands.

Yer Q. Paris North Douglas Street Yucaipa Kansas Needles California Masonic Blue Lodge Palestine J. D. Stephens E. R. Kain San Bernardino

Died in California Paris and Samson interments set

Interment in Montecito Memorial Park cemetery Paris died in Yucaipa California June 24 1954 Oliver Paris aged 78 native of Kansas resident of Yucaipa 11 years Monday 2 pm Emmersons Yucaipa chapel Rev Richard G Kirkbride Episcopal officiating Interment Mountain View cemetery San Bernardino Emmersons Yucaipa Mortuary in charge Samson died in Sacramento California June 21 1954 Arnold Paul Samson 124 West Vine Redlands aged 50 native of Minnesota resident of Redlands seven and a half years Mrs June Samson his brother Bernard Samson Redlands an aunt Mrs Olga Weiss Santa Cruz in Redlands at present time and several uncles aunts and cousins in the East Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the F Arthur Cortner chapel Dr Ernest C Wilson pastor Christ Unity Church of Los Angeles officiating.

Powers Lynwood Calif Jason Califone Brothers Emjmette J. Powers Latta Cruz Emerson Paris Yucaipa Cal Oliver North Douglas Street Kansas Emmerson Richard G. Kirkbride Episcopal Church Mountain View Cemetery San Bernardin Samson Sacramento Arnold Paul Samson West Vine Street Redlands Minnesota June Samson Bernard Samson Olga Weiss Santa Cruz F. Arthur Cortner Chapel Ernest C. Wilson Christ Unity Church of Los Angeles

Body of Murdered Woman Found Near Loma Linda

Sheriff's deputies hunt for identity of nearly nude woman found beaten and hacked to death in an alfalfa field between Loma Linda and Colton. Victim about 45, five feet two inches, gray-brown hat, chunky build, death likely within 5 to 10 days. Inquest planned next week. investigation led by Detective Bureau chiefs.

Sheriff's Deputies Loma Linda Colton J. L. Wallace Highgrove Southern Pacific Hunts Lane Wallace Waterman Avenue Barton Road Highway 99 Doyle Knopsnyder's L. L Zeke) Eblen San Bernardino

Miss Lucy Lewis Visits Redlands This Summer

Miss Lucy Lewis daughter of Mrs A F Lewis arrives in Redlands to spend the summer with her mother at 430 West Highland Avenue. A harpist with Oberlin College music faculty, she plans to return to Oberlin in September. Mrs Mary Mitten and Mrs May Gardner recently returned from a five week Europe tour via Trans-World Airlines visiting Spain Italy Germany France Luxembourg Switzerland and England.

Lucy Lewis A. F. Lewis West Highland Avenue Redlands Lewis Oberlin Ohio Oberlin College Mary Mitten Sliger Yand Mentone May Gardner Fourth Street Europe Spain Italy Germany France Luxembourg Switzerland England Trats-World Airlines

Citrus Market Prices by Size and Grade Report

Los Angeles citrus market prices by size and grade show first grade oranges around 7.98 to 7.41 with spot trends higher. Second grade ranges from about 5.15 to 6.22, across 120s to 344s categories, indicating a rising spot trend.

Los Angeles

Ducky Keeps Yard Peace and Plants Safe in New London

Mr and Mrs Neil Morrison report their five year old duck Jerry acts as a watchdog and helper in the yard He shooes away dogs by pattern and even accompanies Mrs Morrison on shopping trips He also keeps the garden clean by eating flowers

Ducky London Cona Neil Morrison Jerry

Sedam Beattie End Terms on Redlands School Boards

Oscar Sedam and George Beattie completed their terms on the Redlands school boards yesterday and did not seek re election at the May 21 polls. New trustees Dr. David Poston Rex Cranmer and Mrs Coda Wilson will be seated July 1 with new officers to be chosen.

Oscar Sedam George Beattie Redlands Sedam Clock Auditorium Fred Heisner David Poston Rex Cranmer Coda Wilson Eleentary Marie Kime Kansas Missouri Tha J. Kime James McCormick University of Redlands Mission Mentone Stephen Hoven Baldwin Wallace Beira Ohio la Jolla Edward Diller U. C L. A Los Angeles State College Mexico City College Basel University Switzerland Helen Brown Washington Valley City College Valley City N. B University of Washington Janice Turley Uhnois State Normal University Grenview Billie Daniel North Texas State Teachers College McCamy Tex John Crane San Bernardino Frank Texton Downey Donna Taylor Centinela High School Inglewood Heisner Mayo Kucera Dorothy Haley Smiley School

Formula For Judge Salaries

Sacramento California Senator George Miller announced a plan to remove politics from fixing judges salaries. The proposal would tie all judges pay to the chief justice with small differentials for the Supreme Court appellate and superior courts and ensure municipal judges remain below their county’s superior court level.

Sacramento George Miller Richmond Miller

First Prize Oratory Win At RPI By Freshman Abrams

Irvin Abrams of Newburgh a freshman at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute volunteered to speak when the regular presenter was absent. Abrams won first prize of 380 dollars with an off the cuff discussion on how he would fight Communism.

Troy N. Y Irvin Abrams Newburgh Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Abrams

Lease Forger Sent To Prison

A superior court jury found Dale O. Remling, 25, Pomona, guilty of forging a $700 leasing document tied to 900 acres near Mt. San Antonio College. He was sentenced to state prison by Superior Judge Carl B. Hilliard. Forgery carries 1 to 14 years. jury deliberated 10 minutes. The case also involved bounced checks related to cattle herd dealings.

Dale O. Remling Pomona Carl B. Hilliard Hilliard Dep. Dist. Atty Thomas M. Haldorsen Atty A. M. Sessions Mt. San Antonio College Remling

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Bargain Ontario National Guard Trinity Nursery School Amerigo Park West Commonwealth Avenue Norwalk Rob Chambers Sylvan Plunge Luther and Larry Orange St cBa Bell Museum Nettie and Alice Beaumont St. Paul Dangermond's Nursery Knxt TV Channel 2 Redlands Community Hospital Charles Robert Thompson Highland Avenue Highland Sylvan Phinge Service Motor Co W. Citrus Needles Highway Howard St. Smith Jeweler E. Slate St the Hartie Co Olive Platz Sune Chevrolet DODGE Plymouth Odge Trucks Otor CO Vital Records Birthsagner Mes Sherman A. Wagner Almond Avenue Kohler Max J. Kohler, Jr Haynes Street van Nuys Svan John Karl Sievers Ray Hyman Alabama Street Valencia Oliver Paris Montecito Memorial Park Cemetery F. Arthur Cortner Chapel Andera F. Cuffari Olive M. Platz Arnold Paul Cortner Brookside Ave Serta Emmerson’ Mortuary Post Office Brookside Oliver G Wheeler George H Beattie Ind Barbara Ann Carnation Raymond Forsythe Franklin Lugon Carnia Lease Forger Brooke Sawyer Medienigo J Brooke Sawyer Insurance and West State Chuck Real Bob van Roekel Cypress Ave FORD West Americas
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