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TONE 25, 11)36. PART I. 18 THE SOUTHLAND' 1 Compton Recall Launched as Court Dismisses "Battle Royal" Cases JC 1 1 Along El (A FIREMAN'S Young Methodist Greeted TWO NAMED i i Freed of Council Row Charges irCamino BODYFOUND AS TARGET ANH-RADICAL FIGHTW0N Methodist Conference Adopts Substitute Report in Fight Waged by Laymen Real Ouster Sought San Diego Man's Death Laid i7l of Councilmen Ed-Ainsworth to Drowning as Search for W'idotv Continues to SAN DIEGO, June 24. With all Move Com as Climax Ending of Legal Actions at Gardena 4 Ii I'd! 1 Indications pointing to drowning an autopsy performed at noon to day on the body of Cecil A. Bunch 38 years of age, city fireman, failed LONG BEACH, June 24.

Laymen of the Southern California Methodist Conference this afternoon eliminated a report of the conference committee on social problems, international relations and state of the church, which opposed the profit system, favored co-operatives and contained other liberal but debatable proposals, and sub COMPTON, June 24. A new on a different firing line was to disclose any signs of foul play It was announced from Coroner Gunn's office. opened here this afternoon In the political warfare which has raged for months between Mayor C. S. The body of Bunch, who had been mysteriously mjsslng with his A 'ft A I Smith and his political oponents.

Just a few hours after peace ap stituted the General Conference pro wife Mabel, 34, since Sunday night when they left his mother's home parently had been declared In Jus-lice of the Peace Frank Carrell's in La Jolla, was found floating in San Diego Bay less than seventy-five yards from his cabin cruiser courtroom In Gardena, recall peti tions bearing some 1500 signatures Cero by two fishermen, W. A. Atson each were filed against Councilmen and W. L. Johnson, early today.

The Rolland R. Moreland and Dr. O. L. nouncements on these matters as the record action of the local conference.

Pastors who pleaded for unity joined the laymen In the General Conference substitution and virtual unanimous approval came after test on the substitution which showed a majority of delegates in favor, SUBSTITUTE DRAFTED C. I. D. Moore, insurance com Dummitt. dead man wore the same rough clothing in which he was last ALL CASES DISMISSED seen.

The action followed dismissal by WOMAN STILL SOUGHT Justice Carrell of Gardena of all the Meanwhile, no trace of the widow acses, including lose of batter and has been found, despite dragging disturbing the peace which stood pany official of Los Angeles, a mem operations by both police and Are men. against Mayor Smith, Charles Eshel ber of the social problems com man. editor of a local weekly, and Search for a spare anchor which Harold Derfelt. son-in-law of Po was missing from the boat also was mittee who did not conform to thn majority report, launched the fight for substitution. He drafted the sub lice Chief West and the disturbing continued, as was search for the-neace charge against Chief small-caliber pistol which was kept stitute which was presented as a motion by Prof.

Ernest W. Moore, Wet's attractive daughter Mar aboard the pleasure craft. Everything was not sermons at the annual Southern California Methodist Conference In Long Beach yesterday. There was a touch of gayety, too. Here J.

Marvin Davis of Laton, candidate for admission Into the ministry, receives a ribbon and flower from Dorothy Dilday, registrar of the convention. TtniM photo jorie. NEITHER GOOD SWIMMER who led the fight for its adoption. The recall petitions were nied The conference heard Moore de Police are still without a definite Mayor C. S.

Smith of Compton, who was among those freed yesterday as all charges were dismissed in the now famous "battle royal" case In the Compton City Council chamber. Tlm photo with City Clerk Blanche Firkins for theory as to what happened In the clare that he had numerous letters from laymen in the church pro checking and probably will be pre disappearance. Both had been drinking, they said, and neither sented to the City Council for action on July 7. testing against sentiments whlcrt have been expressed in the South CONSUL WILL was a good swimmer. The petitions must contain 798 Whether the pair met with an Finest Horses to Join legitimate signatures to be valid, ern calitornia conicrence so irr-quently In the past.

City Attorney Ralph K. Picrson declared, and in such cause It Is man BE NEUTRAL accident and fell overboard and were drowned or whether they entered into a suicide pact or San Fernando Parade datory for the City Council to call MRS. GRANT SUIT GOES ON Widow of President's Son Granted Right to Amend San Diego Hotel Case. SAN DIEGO June 24. Mrs.

a special election in not less than THIS CERTAINLY SOUNDS bad for the church-going qualities of newspapermen! A mad monkey burst Into the First Presbyterian Chuch of Flacentla and created a screaming panic among the congregation. Several persona were bitten or scratched before the raging creature was killed. This happened Sunday not a single newspaperman got onto the story until Tuesday! You benighted. Inky, typewriter pounding. church-dodging Orange county heathen ought to be ashamed of your-elves! THAT BIG NOISE That loud noLse you heard the other morning wasn't really thunder.

It was just A I Smith ft al ailing off the bandwagon TS IT CATCHING? I A family seeking relief down In Orange county Is reported to have found a $12,000 bank account about which it ha completely forgotten. Hey, boy, gimme my hat. I'm going down and Join the 8.R.A. or something. Ma'ybe I'm forgetful, too METHODIST FRICTION Methodism seems io be waking up with a bang down at Long Beach.

The annual Southern California conference down there under the direction of Bishop Baker Is highly agitated over the asserted radicalism of certain preachers. Every year the church has been presented with a aeries of resolutions regarding profits, preparedness and other Issues which many laymen regarded as "pink" or subversive. Tills year the fight has grown hotter. IT'S DIFFERENT NOW It used to be that only the preachers were delegates to the conference. For the last couple of years, though, lay delegates have been added.

This has made a profound difference, SOME ARE SNARED The lay mind, with all due reaped to the clergy, has demanded to have a voice in pronounc whether It is a case of murder and suicide resulting from family quarrels still was undecided tonight. Mexican Official Announce thirty nor more than forty-five days sion Fiesta parade here Saturday after the names have been certified by the Clerk. atternoon. He Won't Take Part in Orange County Strike It was Moreland's 15-year-old son Rich Uil tstate Flanking a review of floats and SAN FERNANDO, June 24 Southern California's finest horseflesh, Including more than a hundred silver mounted palamino and sleek Arabian breeds, will feature "Unless we do something to check the sentiment developing in th Southern California conference I am afraid that the -esults for th church are going to be serious," stated. PLEA MADE FOR UNITY Rev.

P.oy L. Smith, pastor of th First Methodist Church of Los Angeles, pleaded for adoption of tha General Conference stand declaring that all Methodists could unit behind it. He urged it in a plea for unity. Speakers pointed out that tha stand approved by the General Con who was one of the leading defense wotnesses Inst week when Marjorie old-time carriages expected to ex ceed in number and. brilliance any SANTA ANA, June previous demonstration, will be San Fernando Valley's annual Mis America Grant, widow of U.

S. Grant, ing a conference this afternoon and Harold Derfelt were tried on charges of battery and disturbing the peace growing out of an en and only living daughter-in- Brings Flood of Claimants Stuart Stratman, growers' repre law of the Civil War general and counter with Smith. sentative, said Mexican Consul Hill FINAL DEATH former President, today was given sixty days in which to amend an announced he will take no part In MAYOR RECIPROCATES Following dismissal of the cases action to determine her right to handling the Orange county citrus SANTA BARBARA, June 24. A live rent free in the U. S.

Grant PLEA NEAR strike situation. at Gardena, Mayor Smith throiiRh his attorney responded by with plications to share in the estate of Hotel. many millions left by Joseph Arch Strathman quoted Hill as saying he would not be responsible for any drawing his complaint filed against The order was issued by Superior ambeault, who died In his modest West, who Is still recuperating from Judge Haines after he had sus developments In the strike. SAN BERNARDINO (CaU June operation performed following a talned demurrers to her suit directed Santa Barbara home a few weeks ago, are reaching his executors from Sometime ago packing house man agers requested the State Depart fistic encounter between the two In 24. After failing In three at against Baron Long and the U.

various sections of the United Grant Hotel and Office Building ment at Washington to investigate tempts to obtain from the trial judge a stay of execution for An States and in numbers from the Corporation. Hill's activity in connection with vicinity of Montreal, Can. tonio Cabrera, 21 years of age, con the strike. AGREEMENT ASSERTED All inquiries and proofs of re vlcted slaver of his 17-year-old Mrs. Grant had brought suit for lationship are being turned over to Growers today reported they have plenty of men working and are able sweetheart, Defense Attorney Thco declaratory relief claiming that un ference at Columbus in May did not pass Judgment on nor approve or disapprove Socialistic or other methods, merely pointing out th evils in present life.

While the substitute started as a substitution of the economic position of the General Conference, it was extended to cover the several matters adopted by the General Conference dealing with the threw matters allotted to the commutes for its resolution. MERGER APPROVED Tills morning the conference voted approval of the proposal for a merger of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church, South. Rev. W. E.

Buckner of Fresno asked the conference to hear a iff" 'J Jess the Elwood Holding Company, which represents most of Arch- to ship fruit on schedule. der terms of an agreement between dore Krumm left late today for San Francisco to lay another appeal before the State Supreme Court. ambeault's incorporated oil land interests. News of his death, his Baron Long and her late husband, she was to have rent free and room service in the hotel which U. S.

PICKETS HOLD PARADE IN WHITTIER DISTRICT Cabrera is awaiting execution in San Quentin Prison Friday for fortune, his simple ways of living and the fact that he knew so lit WHITTIER, June 24. Pickets and Grant, built as "their home" as long as she lived. the murder of Alberta Smith In Mexican strike agitators were on the tle about nieces and nephews he March, 19:15. He Is a former In In her suit she demanded that Job again this morning parading mate of the Florida Home for the desired to remember that he must designate them as children of so-and-so, was broadcast by the wire and driving slowly through the Feeble -Minded and his attorney the Grant Hotel Company's attempt to charge her for service be declared In error. Although sus Whittier district, where there has contends he was Insane the time been agricultural labor unrest since services.

J. J. Mitchell of the killing. taining demurrers. Judge Haines Monday, when a proposed general ruled that Mrs.

Grant had a cause Redlands Names walkout strike failed to material ize. equine entries from rancho and for action. stables representing numerous INCOME SOUGHT Southland districts. Ten as Winners The widow has on file a petition Louis Brelma, 137 North Gregory street, was severely stabbed about the leg near his home early this morning. Conrado Salas.

131 North Principal among scores of indi Fire Protection Denied Mission in City Ruling SANTA BARBARA, June 24. for declaration of her rights to income she declares Is due her vlduals entering horses in the pa of Scholarship rade is a group of Santa Barbara Gregory street, is sought for ques from 4000 shares of capital stock in fanciers including Dwisht Murphy ing policies which affect the whole church. Nobody questions the sincerity of the clergy as a whole. But there undoubtedly are certain members who are snared sometimes unwittingly by the wiles of out-and-out Reds parading under the guise of Christian humility. the building which Is held in trust REDLANDS, June 24.

Winners of the Los Priestos Rancho, J. J. for her and other heirs. of ten four-year scholarships for Marjorie Derfelt ticning. Although Wrhittier police officers were unable to learn the cause of the knife fight it was believed the outgrowth cf a strike Mitchell of the Juan Lolita The 150-year-old Santa Barbara MLssion, St.

Anthony's Seminary Rancho and' Ray L. Skofield. highest grades to freshmen of the University of Redlands have been Brush Blaze statement concerning a published report that a law lay delegate had declared that "1000 young peopln at a Fresno church meting had been pledged to overthrow the government." A delegate who heard the statement told the conference that th speaker said, "to overthrow tha present economic system." TORRANCE READY FOR CEREMONY TORRANCE, June 24. Community leaders and citizens will gather for a gala event here Saturday afternoon when this city's new Civic Center, composed of three- Others noted as leading horse the Council chambers of the city argument. announced by President Thurber, fanciers, who have applied for entry, because of a controversy over the payment of a warrant assertedly Five boys and five girls will get and the Santa Barbara Women's Club are without the benefit of city fire protection as a result of action by the Board of Police and Fire Include Clarence Revs and Fred Near Control their tuition for four, years pro Befriended Horse Pina of Piru.

Fred Weddington of due West. vided they stay In the upper fifth North Hollywood, Hazel Read of TO LAYMEN If the preachers won't Commissioners In prohibiting the. Due to his Injuries the Police Chief was never arraigned on the SANTA MARIA, June 24. CD- of their class. Only those who come Glendale.

Charles Eggleston of Van, fire department in the future from from high school with an upper brush fire in Charley Canyon Nuys, June Clendening of VanNuys, answering calls outside the city twenty-five miles northwest of here, fifth rating are eligible. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Ecord Of Pacoima charges, and a tentative date had been set for July 14. REQUEST MADE limits.

The winners are: Lovlck Davis, was brought under control today, Plays Role at Bishops Party E. Franz of Canoga Park and A ruling holding a lack of liabll Pomona: John Murray. Glendale arter it burned over 160 acres dur J. B. Kirk of Sepulveda.

lty Insurance for firemen and equip The cases were dismissed this Tom Shields, BoLse, Idaho; Jean ing the night. ment on out-of-clty calls prompted Hogan, Heber; Alva Johnson, Vic- Leo Peterson, lookout, told Dis the action. torville, and Betty Vanderwood. El- trict United States Forest Ranger weed out such unfortunate misfits In their own ranks, the laymen certainly can't be blamed for trying. After all, the chureh to be effective must be a dynamic force along practical lines.

If it gets too theoretical and attempts to ride the pink clouds of Communistic theory, it must be jolted out of Its dreams. That Is what these earnest laymen are doing. SOUTH PASADENA, June 24. ie Johnson, Conway Snyder, Hugh E. M.

Lyda he believed the blaze imposing new public buildings, will be formally dedicated. The pro morning oh the recommendation of Dep. Hale. Just a week ago the Deifelts stood trial on the charges, and the Jury failed to agree on three of them, acquitting Mrs. Derfelt of the battery complaint.

Pal." not a dog but a horse be Southworth and Evelyn Scarles Death Claims was started by lightning. longing to Dr. Laura P. Tweed, 621 gram will open at 2 p.m. and will Redlands.

Meridian avenue, evidently believes YOUTH FREED IN CAR DEATH be marked by musical number by the Torrance Symphonic Or that "turn about it fair play." ALHAMBRA, June 24. A Coro Wayne Wright Is still the acting Oil Man's Rites Business Man SANTA BARBARA, June 24. In April "Pal" wandered over to ner's Jury today absolved 18-year- Police Chief of Compton, drawing the gardens of Rt. Rev. W.

Bertrand oid William Harold Barnett. 157 chestra and the Torrance Municipal Band. Mayor William H. Stan-gcr will preside. a patrolman's salary.

The original controversy as to who Is the real Stevens and gave birth to a colt. Rodeo to Open Tomorrow at Lakeside Ranch LAKESIDE, June 24. Rodeo stars from many sections of the United States, Canada and Mexico are gathering at the Lakeside ranch, near El Cajon, for a Wild West rodeo show to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Purses totaling more than $2000 will be distributed South Allessandro avenue, Temple Will Be Today WHITTIER, June 24. Funeral City, of blame In the death of Police Chief is still In the Appellate During the afternoon and eve Although somewhat surprised, the bishop, nevertheless, treated the Charles Durant Waters, 70 years of aee, long prominent In Santa Barbara business life and head of an accounting firm, died this morning.

Court, with Mayor Smith retaining his original position that mare with utmost consideration. Charles B. Dunn, Alhambra business man, who died shortly after being struck Saturday night in San services for Charles E. Redd, 49 years of age, widely known in the As a result. "Pal" was present at ning, the buildings, a City Hall.

Public Library and Civic Auditorium, will be open for inspection. The event will close with dancing; in the new auditorium. despite the amputation of a leg to stay infection. Thomas J. Potter Is the proper appointee for the position.

the bishop's garden party yesterday Gabriel by an automobile driven by California oil Industry, will be con The warrant which caused the the youth. He lraves his widow, Mrs. Char ducted tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at to contribute her bit for charity and the bishop. All afternoon she lotte M.

Waters. the White-Emerson funeral chapel Interment will be In Rose Hills Me Funeral services will oe con trotted around, carrying children on her back at 10 cents a ride. first trouble between Smith and West has not been paid, and Is In the possession of the City Treasurer, Roy L. Adams. ducted tomorrow afternoon at the among the contestants.

morial Park. Covered Wagon Fiesta SPLENDID IDEA Two moochers met each other on the street at Santa Barbara end each begged the other for a little money. Then they got sore, "arrested" each other and went scooting to the police station where each one accused the other. Cops obligingly locked them both up. Now they're probably "Brother, can you spare the time?" What was that about not liking puns Today "Pal" is tired, but the Smith Shrpard chapel, He leaves his widow, Mrs.

Loretta bishop's proceeds are the more-all because of the "blessed event." J. Redd; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Ann Turner of Hollywood, and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Redd of Opens Today at Beach Rabies Fight Pushed Second Liquor Aliquippa, Pa. Miss Lillian Koppel, San Diego State College student, and Southern California "ambassador" for the rodeo, and the California Pacific International Exposition, has 'visited many cities in the last two weeks and extended invitations to prospective Many officials and prominent citizens have been personally Invited by Miss Koppel.

They include Gov. Merrlam and former Gov. Friend W. Richardson, REDONDO BEACH, June 24. Tax Charge Laid in Monkey Rampage School9 Pet Featured by costume parades, band 4 y4 to Ontario Man contests, Wild West entertainment and rodeos, the third annual Covered Wagon Days will open PLACENTIA, June 24.

With five 7t. ONTARIO, June 24. Arrested to persons under treatment. Orange day for the second time In less than 1 county health, authorities took quick steps today to prevent a week, George T. Turner, 51 years ANNEXATION VOTE SET WHITTIER, June 24.

A portion of the Rldcout Heights district, an agricultural home section in the hills immediately adjacent to Whit-tier on the will be annexed to this city If the voters so wish. The annexation election date has been set for July 28. The opening day will be marked of age, -of 511 West A street, entered a plea of not guilty in Judge Hamilton's court to a charge of pos rabies Infection feared possible after a monkey went on a rampage in a church here Sunday night. by a carnival and free street entertainment, sponsored by the -1 vcr session of distilled spirits on which Those under treatment Include: no State tax had been paid. J.

H. Johndrew, attacked while South Bay Business Men's Association. A free concert by the Gold Coast Rangers is a part of the afternoon program. His case was set for trial next working In his yard. Tuesday and bail fixed at $500 When arrested.

Turner was at lib Chief Resigns at onrovia MONROVIA. June 24. Councilman Arthur J. Little this morning received a letter of resignation from Fire Chief Fred Minyard. The appointment of Police Officer Roy E.

Creager as fire chief, effective July 1, last week, was said by Little to be part of a "reorganization" program. Following announcement of the proposed change, there were rumors of bitterness and unrest in the de AUNT HET BY ROBERT GUILLEN erty under $500 ball fixed at his arraignment Saturday before Fed eral Commissioner Cox in San Ber v- nardino, on charges of rectifying 1 whisky without a license and with refilling used liquor bottles. Bobble Jerome, hlxh school girl, who was either bitter or scratched when the animal embraced her In the church. Esther Gonzales of Anaheim, bitten in the hand when the animal encountered' her on the street. Mrs.

Thelma Sllzle, Anaheim, bitten week before last while feeding the pet cherries. Willis Hasson, owner of the simian, who admitted having been bitten when he slapped the monkey. Hasson, Johndrew and Miss Jerome all live In Placentla. i -J 1 His earlier arrest followed a raid on his house In which a complete Friday afternoon the first community parade will be held under direction of Al Bradhurst. More than 2000 costumed participants, with appropriate floats, will be In the line of march.

The parade will be followed by the Covered Wagon Days Rodeo, directed by Doyle Davison, and both evento will be repeated Saturday and Sunday. 1 It is expected that Leo Carrlllo will serve as grand marshal of the, closing parade Sunday. At the Mandarin ballroom, a grand ball Saturday evening will be marked by the selection of the carnival queen. 1 whlskv rectifying outfit was as partment, culminating this morning sertedly seized. In Minyard's resignation.

Minyard was appointed fire chief following the accidental death of Chief Harry 'Strav' Melon Stevens in December, 1935. Baffles Police Rev. J. D. Brigham Dr.

K. H. Sutherland, county health officer under whose direction the monkey's body was examined, Body of Missing SAN GABRIEL. June 24. There's Hawkins, uncle of the owner of the simian.

mystery underfoot at the San Ga Doctor Found V. 1 briel police station. Described as being dark green SANTA MONICA, June which first shrouded the in color and weighing about twenty pounds, a watermelon has lurked Thatcher New Chamber Head POMONA, June 24. Hugh A. Thatcher, former Los Angeles Coun-, disappearance June 16 of Mr.

Galen Young Hasson said today the monkey was not vicious or quarrelsome, Only when annoyed or irritated did it show fight. He obtained it about three weeks ago when the management of Irvine Park decided to dlspcse of it. Hasson said it was a Rhesus under the information desk for the last two days. Desk Sergeant Guy, C. Paxton.

82-yeur-old physician, of said there Is no doubt that it was In the last stages of rabies when It, broke loose Sunday evening. After gaining Its freedom the anima attacked Johndrew, bit the Gonzales woman and then entered the First Presbyterian Church where services were being conducted under the leadership of Rev. D. J. Brigham.

Before the excitement was over most of the congregation had left the church. Tear gas had been' used Ineffectively by Chief of Police Barnes, and eventually the animal was shot and killed by Art who works the afternoon shift. 316 Hill street, Ocean Park, has been solved. Santa Monica police reported today. Believed to have died from "I reckon George is matin' money now.

His wife dresses better, and he's quit bein polite to folks he don't like." Copyright, Wilt, PuhUihfrt i.inair hasn't been able to find out where It came from. Raised from a fledging, Mike II, butcher bird. Is the pride Of the boys of Norton School at Claremont. Ramsay Harris, headmaster, who tamed the bird and taught It to answef his call, is shown with his pet. T'mM phot heart disease, the body of Paxton monkey which usually is playful "I will gladly shut my eyes while ty Supervisor, was today named to the presidency of the Romona Chamber of Commerce.

The board of directors chose Thatcher to fill the unexpired term of John H. Mead, resigned. Helen Cotton, appointed a "sheriffette," prepares to direct traffic during the Covered Wagon Days Festival opening tomorrow at Rcdondo. and harmless. It weighed only ten was found by Venice police in a deep some one absconds with It," he said.

of the pounds but at first was reported to ravine half a mile south Providrd. of course, that I get my cut' of the swag a baboon. Clover Field golf course..