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5 Vol. 2, No. 23 MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1947 CENTS

Sandy and Pachydermous friend; It was a great day for the kids—both young and old—at Malibu's liemuda last Sunday. In the upper row are pictured, left to right, Peck Escondido on his own mount. Bottom row, lett to Canyon Pioneers, sole local float; unidentified 17-month old participant on unidentified tired horse; Lloyd Faulkner of the Latigo limes right, Helen Munckoff of Ventura, Barbara Atkinson of North Hollywood on Tarzana, Patty Smote of Seminole Hot Springs, all award winners in the junior class; Columnist respectively, and Vicki Osborn, who received a special award for her Spanish costume; Judy Archer and Jeanette Palmiero of Malibu Canyon and Malibu Ranch, . the Roberts " of Latigo Canyon. Photo b" Teml eman Malibu Post Office Granted 3rd Class Rating Inside BAXTER LAUDS REMUDA AS Steal $600 From EXPECT TO HAVE RURAL RT. Cars Parked Near DELIVERY OUT OF LOCAL The Malibu ONE OF FINEST SHOWS OF The Malibu Pier With Police are searching for what OFFICE ABOUT FIRST OF NOV. tfIVIS D. TIMPL EMAN ITS TYPE HE HAS WITNESSED they believe to be a pair of thieves "The First Annual Malibu Remuda is over," said Warner On the basis of postal receipts received in only two —perhaps a man and woman—who of the granting Baxter, of Malibu month's of operation, announcement of MAN IN THE RED COAT In honorary Mayor and Chairman of the stole more than $6OO in cash and Stars Committee of the Remuda, "but the memory of a a third-class rating and promise of rural delivery out of the our town, when I was a kid and valuables from cars parked near great spectacle will remain long in my mind, as I know it Malibu office effective Nov. 1, was received this week by circus came to town, every the Malibu Pier last Sunday. the will in the memory of all who saw the show." Malibu's Acting Postmaster, James Elliott. other local event ceased to be im- The biggest haul was made Established May of this year, I have seen and participated in 2 make the Remuda the show It was. Bainbridge, portant even swimming in the many celebrations, fiestas, shows of from the car of Robert stablished May 2 of this year, important changes now autnorlzed Gave What We Promised 314 Medio Drive, Los Angeles, who Big Canal and hunting for fool's all sorts, shows on which many Malibu's postoffice was advanced by Washington belongs to the lo- Baxter went on to say, "I think reported the loss of approximately down by the Car Barns. After thousands of dollars were spent, from a Fourth to a Third. Class cal residents and business firms gold all of us here in the Malibu should $538 in cash and valuables. Be- and shows of greater magnitude, rating effective July 1, 1947, El- who have insisted on supporting you had earned your way in by take personal pride in the fact that sides $6B in cash stolen from a but Remuda was one of the the Malibu office, Elliott said. our it was our show. The people came liott said. carrying water for the elephants, minute pair of pants, bainbridge also list- "I shall make every effort to best. I enjoyed every of went away Announcement of the two out as our guests and they ed a Zeiss Ikon camera, valued at running errands or passing this splendid horse show, put on changes which will improve postal build the kind of post office that happy. They will be back again portable radio worth $5O; handbills, the one man who be- by our friend and neighbor, Bill $250; a service in the Malibu to an immeas- will be a credit to this community," next year, they and thousands of a ladies black purse containing Elliott, the breath-taking Grand urable degree was received in sep- Elliott said. "I can envision a lot came a kind of god under the big our friends, because we in Malibu $35 owned by Bainbridge's com- Entry Parade winding its way arate communications from Wash- of improvements for the future. top was the man in the red coat gave them what we promised. The panion, Miss Barbara Murphy of down the hillside with hundreds ington postal authorities. However, I feel we have made im- who whip and an- Malibu Remuda is established with Santa Monica College, and cloth- carried the long of beautiful horses, the gorgeous Route 1, Malibu portant strides in achieving what the public, with horsemen and with ing belonging both. nounced what was going to hap- uniformed posses and troups, the to Acting Postmaster Elliott was we have in so short a time. I am show people, and next year and in Bainbridge said that his car, a was big cheese. He magnificence of the silver equip- authorized to establish RURAL grateful to all those who have pen. He the the years to come, I know they 1941 Mercury coupe, had Ween ment, the beauty pageant, and oth- ROUTE 1, MALIBU effective Nov. taken a responsibility in this was the manager and owner and will continue to help us put on a locked, but that the thieves ripped er events until finally the spot- 1 on the contingency that Pacific achievement." else. He could kick you great show." through the canvas top of the car everything lights picked up the Pour Eltons Palisades be authorized to hire ad- The postmaster said he would tick- "I extend the hand of apprecia- and also pried open the glove com- out even if you paid for your atop their apparatus silhouetted ditional carrier service to take prepare a statement in the near mind to. Everything tion to Jimmy Wallington, to Frank partment. ' | et, if he had a against the beauty of the hillside care of that portion of the old future advising residents how to * controlled by the Reed, to every member of Malibu Robert Yost of 1330 1-2 Wes- in the circus was 130 feet in the air winding up the N. route which is to be cut off Mali- proceed in changing their ad- Post No. 605 of the American Le- terly Terrace, Los Angeles, report- man in the red coat. great night circus, a show never bu's rural route; i.e., from Chautau- dresses from Pacific Palisades to gion, and to every citizen of Malibu ed the theft of a watch valued at to be forgotten. The people saw qua Street (Santa Monica Canyon) Malibu. Until such a statement has OUR MAN At Malibu's first who aided either large or small $3O and a portable radio valued at many of their favorite movie per- to Castle Rock or the Los Angeles been made, however, residents are annual Remuda, we had a man in in putting on our Remuda, for a from his 1939 Buick Sedan, sonalities. To these people aiding $68.50 City Limits. advised to leave their return ad- a red coat, too. His name was Dick job very well done. During the also parked the pier. the show by their presence, I owe near The Malibu office take over dresses as they are. Lane—and a nicer guy you would- will vote thanks. They helped to Contiuued on page 8 now handled by The Malibu Times and Mr. El- n't want to know. As ringmaster a of the same route the Pacific Palisades office with liot in a tribute to the loyalty of of the evening's society circus, WEBSTERS TO ATTEND the exception of the section cut local patrons of the local office Dick was a standout. He seemed County Officials Invited To Attend LAKE CO. CONVENTION off from Chautauqua Street to the urges them to continue their to fit into the job like a glove. their Malibu Township line at Castle patronage to the utmost of Himself a real trouper, Dick knew Meeting Of Malibu Township Judge and Mrs. John L. Webster said. However, a sur- ability. Remember that every how important it was for the actors Special Rock, Elliott will leave Saturday to attend the present stamp sale, every money order, appreciative vey is being made at the to perform before an of California much At Courthouse, Oct. 28 annual convention the time, he said, to determine the every cancellation helps that crowd. If you saw Dick at the Re- Council State Justices' and Constables' As- advisability of extending the de- more in showing Washington pos- muda, you probably remember him Next Friday Regular Meeting Of Council To Be Held sociation. Judge Webster was one of livery service into the area now tal authorities that one day we as the fast-talking reporter or de- the founders of this association in handled by the Cornell postoffice. hope to have one of the finest post tective in innumerable motion pic- Night, October 10; Many Problems To Be Discussed 1937. The cenvention will be held Much of the credit for the two offices in the Southland. tures. He's been in the business on , the aggenda SPECIAL—Many important problems are in Hoberg , Lake County. for a good many years. Recent pic- for discussion at the next regular meeting of the Malibu California Chief Justice Phil Gib- tures include the "Boston Blackie Council, next Friday evening, Oct. 10 at the Malibu court- son of the State Supreme Court, Drive Colorful Series" at Columbia; "Song of Latigo "Pioneers" president of the Council, re- has called a meeting of the State Scherazada," and "Duel in the house, Judge John L. Webster, Board Directors are Judicial Council at the same time, Parade Sun." ported today. All members of the of Float In Sunday Remuda urged to be on hand. also to be held in Hoberg. Judge Lane is do- Webster was named a member of Many days of preparation went AIR SHOWS—Dick County's most important officials, Ray more than picture Three of the this council last August, represent- wagon, Milton Wright, and Bob ing a great deal Board of Supervisors; into the trimming of the and Mrs. now. He's making a name mond V. Darby, chairman of the Al- ing the California Justices and work 475 which by parade time was gaily Jordon. for himself as director of variety fred Jones, county surveyor and county engineer; and Constables. of festooned with evergreen boughs Miss Roberts followed the float shows in television over KTLA Orin Cooley, county road commissioner, will be guests made and in a crepe-trimmed trap. and broadcasting special events the of Directors of the Malibu Township Council, and crepe paper. Signs Board Editor's Note—Some doubt has and wrestling shows. Besides this special open meeting of the Council, Tuesday even- donated by Bob Holdeman of Es- Inc. at a Wallet Stolen At been expressed as to which was work he is appearing in the Jack condido announced that the riders ing, Oct. 28, 8 p. m., Malibu courthouse, it was announced the most unusual entry: the Latigo Benny radio show, the Allen Young this week. Remuda Grounds were the Latigo Canyon Pioneers, float, or Max Couchois' combina- show, the Joan Davis show, and end-of-the-month meeting, while a piano mounted on the bed tion muton-chops-and-moustache. the Eve Arden show. But with all The tions pertinent to problems of Fred C. Riley, timekeeper for to the the of this work, Dick still had time which will be thrown open county development in the local the Peter Kiewitt Road Construc- provided accompaniment for rendering of the "Latigo to come out for our two-day festi- public, will afford the residents of area. Among problems to be dis- tion Company, had a bit of bad Pioneers' ditty val and give his all. Dick is one of the Malibu opportunity to meet cussed will be those of a more ade- luck at the First Annual Malibu Canyon National Anthem," a Max with recruits from the Masquers Club face-to-face their supervisor from quate water supply for the Mali- Remuda last Sunday—and not on composed by Couchois, Hall. a reprise by Milton Wright. Piano enticed to the Malibu by Bill this district, Ray Darby as well bu, plans for acquisition of public the games of chance in the Mid- out were Bob Jordon and Mil- On both days Dick came early, as Jones and Cooley whose activi- beaches, solution of traffic haz- way. Riley reported the theft of players ringmaster's Wright. jumped into his red ties are bringing them more and ard problems, etc. his wallet with cash and valuable ton hours Latigo residents responsible outfit and spent several do- more into the Malibu. Acceptance of the invitation to papers to Past Commander K. O. The barking in entry, and who YOU ing a stint at pre-show The purpose of this meeting, ac- appear before the Board and to Sherman of Malibu Post 605, A- for this unusual HAVE manned the Mr. the Midway. Early on Saturday he, cording to Judge John L. Webster, greet the people of Malibu have inerican Legion. Commander Sher- also float, were READ THE Couchois and daugh- Herbert Ralston, and Charlie Mid- president of the Malibu Township been received from Supervisor man, himself an ex-cop, reporter and Mrs. Max waiting for ters, Fred Roberts and friends, Mr. dleton were on hand Council, Inc., is to provide an op- Dar-by and Alfred Jones with an the theft to the Sheriff's Malibu CLASSIFIEDS up Mrs. Van Edmonson and Suzi, workmen to complete putting portunity as well as to give the acceptance expected at any time station where he served as a depu- and today? Mr. and Mrs. Rice and friend, Mr. Continued on page 3 Board an opporunity to ask ques- from Mr. Cooley. ty for a number of years. 2 THE MALIBU TIMES Friday, October 3, 1947

BARB-ARY COAST VIEWS OF A LEGIONNAIRE By CON UPHAM Halite Simes By Jem Legion Commander, Malibu Post 605, American Published every Thursday at

Thursday night I was up with a sick friend, a very sick mend - my Malibu, California The first Malibu Remuda is now history. I have talked to dozens of ailing and infirm puddle jumper. This broken down, luke warm "rod" people who attended and everyone agreed it was a wonderful show. Al- Malibu Editorial Office: 113 Rambla Pacifico, Route 1, which has been running on imagination these many months, and suf- fering from a severe case of mechanical arthritus to boot, received what though we are a fairly small, new Post, we undertook a tremendous - Pacific-Palisades,-California finally proved to be the crushing blow Thursday night when that long task in supplying manpower both before and during the show and re- (Malibu Road at Las Flores Canyon, Malibu La Costa) steel pole loomed of a school ground parking lot out of the darkness gardless of how we come out financially we DID prove to ourselves definitely, finely my ignoble, Telephone: Malibu 7955 and altered, but the chiseled features of and the community of Malibu that we are willing to work for our new '37 vintage chariot. Not since the day I first discovered that long hair COVERING THE MALIBU Clubhouse. THE ONLY NEWSPAPER AREA growing out of my left ear, have I been more surprised than the mo- ment my came an up a steel that Dfficial Newspaper of the Malibu Township Council, Inc., Malibu Post "Chewy" to abrupt halt halfway pole On behalf of my Post, Malibu 605, I want to extend my sincere appre- had suddenly out the ground. >O5, American Legion, and the Trancas Beach Home Owners Ass'n. sprung up of ciation and thanks to the Malibu Remuda Association, to the citizens of Malibu, members of our own Post, Ladies of the Auxiliary and friends After parking repair shop my "Limpin' Lena" in the nearest I prepar- from other Posts and Auxiliaries for all their hard work and attendance REEVES D. - Editor and Publisher TEMPLEMAN ed to spend a boring week-end awaiting the face lifting and in town, at the Remuda. Not only were there days and weeks of planning and Associated Press Correspondent for Malibu Area rejuvenation of on first night my badly battered jaloppy. However, my work previous to Sept. 27 and 28 but for two whole days and nights, I town I ran into an old Cronie of mine - one Gordon hale fel- EILEEN TEMPLEMAN —Staff Photographer, Advertising in Betz, a have never seen greater display of cooperation and good fellowship. It low well met, we spent cars. and an entertaining evening talking about was a great experience and not to be forgotten. From the bottom of my - -j. BENTLEY - Society Editor I said "cars". Perhaps you Gordie is the West Coast re- LORA Yes, if I told heart, I thank you all. presentative of the "Triple 'A' " (American Automobile Association) PAGE OILMAN - - Advertising and that he has just the Salt Beds where he returned rom Utah was Monday night the 24tli District had a very impresive joint installation j_ in charge of the arrangements connection with John Cobb's success- in of officers of the Post and Auxiliary at Hollywood Club House. Paul $3.00 year advance. mailed. ful effort to crack you Subscription Rates: per in All subscriptions the land speed record, might better understand Frampton of Santa Monica Post 123 was installed as our Commander why a conversation along these lines would prove highly entertaining. Advertising Rates supplied on application. and Edith Brown of Wilshire Unit as President of the Auxiliary. The learned quite a I few heretofore unknown and unpublished facts a- following Committee appointments have been made by the 24th Dis- bout Mr. Cobb and his successful attempt to better and 400 miles, as trict of members of our Post. It is quite an honor to have so many a dual public service to of are the readers The Malibu Times we going appointments from our own Post. Advisory Committee, Allan Storms; to omit the alleged humor sometimes found this and instead I £.m not bound to win, but I am bound to be true, in space hospital commission, Charles Drake; child welfare, Robert Osbon; com- devote the column to an exclusive not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up roundup of some interesting side- munity betterment, Joseph Ormsby Chairman and K. O. Sherman; con- fam lights on this reserved British fur broker with the penchant to the light I have. I must stand with anybody that for gettin' servation, fire prevention and safety, Tom Cheney Chairman; consti- thar fastest, fustest. stands right, stand with him while he is right, and tution and by-laws, Allen Lund; Disaster and Relief, Connis Upham; part with him when he goes wrong. ABRAHAM sea scouts, Boby Ballentine; public relations and speakers, Frank Reed. LINCOLN. To begin, the record-breaking "Railton Mobil Special" is owned by Mr. Cobb, but is so named after "Reed Railton" who designed it. The A very important Executive meeting will be held Oct. 6 at 7:00 p. m. car weighs 7,700 pounds and is powered by 12 cylinder Napier two en- priar to regular Post meeting at 8:00 p. m. Please be on time so we can gines. It has a gear ratio of 1.31 to 1 in high gear, almost a perfect 1 ANNUAL MALIBU REMUDA start our meeting promptly as there is much busines to take care of FIRST .... lieu of the conventional water to 1 In cooling system found this meeting. The first Annual Malibu Remunda is all over but the shooting—and in most cars, the "Railton Special" is cooled by ice. It takes 750 pounds

of ice for each run over the 14 mile Salt Bed course . . . now the shooting starts. Shooting and sniping. But there's quite a dif- Mark your calendar now for the next meeting on October 20th, so you Cobb uses English-made Dunlop tires on the "Special," claiming they ference. The shooting is out in the open; the sniping is done from am- won't miss it. stand up better under the grueling demands a speed run. of At times The next District Meeting is a breakfast Oct; bush. Sunday morning 26 at the tires are squeezed so out of shape by the terrific sped that they act- rumor which goes cautiously undenied 9:00 a. m„ Pacific 290, 1770 Beloit Ave., West Los Angeles. These breka- There is a prevalent afloat ually to triangular point top. come a on While on the subject of tires fast meetings really fun. the First Remuda did not enjoy financial success. This rumor has are that it is interesting to note that on the day before Cobb made his success- been attended by thick gloom, long faces, snide remarks and a covey ful record dash, three representatives of the Dunlop firm walked abreast of "I-tald-you-so's." such things are to be expected. However, on Well, over the entire 14 mile course and examined every inch of th esurface of ledger, it cannot be denied that the show itself the credit side the for possible rough spots that might ruin a tire and throw the "Special" was. a success. Certainly, every person who purchased a ticket LOCAL great . SCENE out of control . . While Cobb used British tires, he utilized A- THE purchase you got got his money's worth—and if you didn't a ticket petroleum and stock merican American oils and lubricants . . . than your money's worth. more Cobb himself is a very calm, cool, nerveless individual. He orders By K. O. SHERMAN far as is concerned, those who invested their money, As the shooting Railton to have the car ready at such and such a time and then he ar- effort and faith are entitled to an exact accounting. Such, we are told, rives thre eto five minutes before the deadline, adjusts his goggles and is the offing soon as the intricate task of auditing is completed. Word comes from all over the country of ex-service men living in in as leather driving helmit (not the crash type, incidentally) enters the — check As for the sniping—and we have heard more than we expected to hear cellars, attics, garages and every type of improvised shelter. A "Special" and is off on his "run" .... Should Cobb detect a it is entirely out of order. The armchair strategists here and abroad a conditions has revealed that these children wlio were snatr'.o? "bug" in the car he calls it to the attention of Mr. Railton. Reed in who for the most part had little to do with the Remuda, are yammering from school to fight a war are not able to pay over forty-tive dollars turn goes to Mr. Taylor, who built the car and is in charge of the me- what SHOULD have been done. Some of them have month rent they denied the more civilized quarters which vociferously about Taylor . so are chanics. then tells the mechanics what to do . Contrast licking their chops so wolfishly, you can't their faces because fiave been reserved for those workers who remained at home recoup- been see this chain of demands with the tempermental reaction of American of the drool. We think their attitude is despicable. ing finances under conditions far different from tlios3 found in front drivers who immediately badger their unfortunate mechanics and give first Remuda a real bargain at ine trenches. Nobody can deny that Malibu's was them the merry heck a . when malfunction is detected . twice the price. The metropolitan press paid us a tribute by carrying Every attempt to stimulate a building program which will allow these The Salt Beds, scene of the record breaking "run" are located some stories and photos chronicling this fact. This tribute was proof in it- misplaced persons a place to live has failed tj gain the desired goal. 122 miles West of Salt City. There is no admission charge for self that our first big community affair satisfied the hard-bitten critics. The cost of construction does it. Natuially there is a movement to ask spectators, and Gordie reports that despite its isolated location, there It also gave proof that we are on the right track. A good many things /.ie government to subsidise multiple dwelling units so they can be were over 900 spectators present who had either motored out or arrived were responsible for the unfortunate fact that more money did not rented at a sum within the reach of these deserving people. in the 31 some odd private planes that had flown out for the event. spill into the coffers, not the least of which were bad beaks over which Individuals all over the country whose ;ncorxi3 is limited are no' These sneed races were formerly he'd on Daytona Beach Florida, up the Remuda Committee had no control. The weather was one of the able to understand why their dollars do not cover bare living costs. until discovery of the Salt Beds. It was at Daytona that Malcolm Camp- offenders, although the sun managed belatedly to creep through This in a land where "free" enterprise is advertized as ihe only method worst bell, Major Seagrave and the late Frnk Lockhrt, the American driver the fog before the afternoon performances. It returned Sunday after- able to do it! Everyone ignores the danger signs in very phase of e- killed in 1929 when he lost control of his car and hurtled into the surf, noon in time to spoil the air show. A cold wind also came up earlier conomic living. They refuse to believe there is anything In store foi made their attempts at cracking the land speed record. The Florida Sunday to ruin the comfort of the spectators. But the most damaging sands were them but better conditions. excellent for speed runs, but the course was too narrow. If a factor insofar as the weather was concerned was the early-morning driver lost control he either plowed into a sand bank or plunged into effect it had on the mass of prospective attenders in Los Angeles and Housing is only one of the programs which are reverting to the status the ocean. At Utah's Salt Beds should the car go out of control the neighboring Southland cities. An incalcuable number of people either of feudal times. No longer is there a free choice of living quarters any driver can let it veer ten to fifteen miles in any direction without fear stayed home or turned back when the weather failed to clear in the more than of a job. A would be tenant must fill certain requirements cracking . of into an . obstacle . The Beds this time were not in morning. o the best before he can move in and then he must abide by rules or he is out. of condition. In fact Cobb claims that while making the re- In staging an affair of this kind for the first time, there were bound Same as dictated by any feudal baron of the dark ages. So it is with cord run his head kept hitting from side to side on the glass "blister" to be a number of unforeseen problems that had to be met as they oc- the job holder and the pleasure seker. as he over . . roared the rough sands . The course is 14 miles long. curred. In future years many of these problems can be avoided from The has to be This is the same stage thru which passed the Roman people just be- car pushed by a tow truck with a long boom, until it is experience learned this year. going fore they had to give up their freedom. Nor will other than chaos be fast enough to cut in the second engine. It took the "Special" We shall not attempt to list credits here for those who so unselfishly the lot of those whose three-dimensional minds try to make an equa- 6 1-2 miles to get up the required speed; then it roared over the mea- devoted their time and effort to undertake this project. Suffice it to say sured and took tion out of their economic system. Housing is directly tied to the earn- mile, the final G 1-2 miles of the track to slow down. they all did their jobs extremely well from the head man, Jimmy Wal- The car is actually ed and invested dollar neither one of which can be confined to a three- steered by Mr. Cobb and no automatic pilot or sim- lington, down to the last worker. It was a GREAT show. Next year it ilar device dimensional cage. All attempts to stabilize either in that way have is employed. There are two large tachometers on either side will be better—and if you are one of those who think there WON'T BE of the dash caused but a grin on the face of passing time. board, one for each of the huge enginse. Dsepite the ter- ANOTHER show, be advised here and now, you are underestimating Nor can there be economic security as long as power rules dollars. rific speed Cobb is able to watch the tackometers or "revolution coun- the spirit of the people of Mailbu. This is just the beginning. Peace is apparently as far from the reach of as a ters , as they mankind comforta- are called by the English, and can actually tell how fast he is ble home is from our ex-servicemen. Those who wish peace on travelling. In fact he knew he had briken the 400 mile mark be- eartli will be to gain goal only fore the official timers had completed able that when the conditions which prevent their computations. . . The car the ex-soldier from being able to afford a home have been changed so MUSIC ON THE AIR was not waxed specially for the race, but a thin coat of gray paint had he can. been applied . . It took fourteen men to lift the metal cowling By and hood "Special". Jack Diether from the On the day before the test run, as the metal covering was The use of money causes peace or war just as it causes housing or It is curious to note how censorship, designed to protect the highest being removed a sudden gust of wind whipped it out of the hands of the eating shortages. Our present method of allowing it to be used as a dignitaries of church and statfe, and invoked by or on behalf of them, men and onto the ground . . Stray particles club by accidental owners mean only a scramble for position of of salt adhered to the metal and Cobb claims they were can a nearly always operates upon the protext of immorality ("curious", instrumental control. in slowing down the car in the next day's study of psychology). An apt illustration of this fact is afforded by the trial run ... From the foregoing The only value money can have is put in by production. In a given e- circumstances of the composition Verdi's opera "Rigoletto", nugget anent Mr. Cobb, Gordie went on to a of famous conomic field the yearly production discussion of his first love - equals the dollar valuation. The excerpts from which will be broadcast by the San Francisco Opera Midget Auto Racing. (He is in charge of all A. A. A. sponsored Midget dollar should buy for each worker a scale of living commensurate with Co. thi3 Sunday (8:30, KFI). The story of the opera was based on a Racing in Los Angeles). This too, is a rather fascinating the way his product is purchased by other workers. If there is inter- play by Victor Hugo which had appeared about seventeen years ear- story and may stand re-telling at a future date. Our conversation brought ested motive behind each working hand there should be a profit from lier (1832) in Paris. The subject of this play was the tyranny and de- was to an abrupt holt when I ventured the ques- tion that stumped the bare living to allow a saving account which would be able to finance pravity of the 16th century Frances I and his court buffoon, and th»t expert. With his vas knowledge of cars and his intimate associations with the men the activity for the coming year. Then as savings grow, grows, its tragic irony might be lost on no one, Hugo pointedly called his wo'rk in and around the automobile busi- business ness I thought and every worker is able to EARN A HIGHER scale of living. "The King Amuses Himself." surely Gordie could supply the answed. Do you know he There is way force abn determine what a gets couldn't tell me where to get a new grill for our car! no worker for his work if there is to be a stable economy. Such value be This play was given several performances at the Theatre-Francais. can determined even put into rehearsal. only by the way others In this case it was the Austrian censor, for accept his product on a free market. A higher Then the management of the theatre was "forbidden by the authori- Italy was then under the Habsburg monarchy. It was also scale of living is not forced from others but earned by greater produc- ties to continue to perform it" (Ernest Newman); "the real cause the year of of revolutions Europe, tion at less cost per article. in including that one in Saxony in which the other offence seems to have been the reputation of a French monarch in so great operatic composer of the day, Richard Wagner, had figured unflattering a guise." This was not stated, however, and so the young so prominently; "and it ws not considered advisable," says The invested dollar can actually earn no more than any other. Ex- M. Hugo, confronted with the general charge of "immorality", brought Newman, "that a king; even one who had lived some 300 years cept as force is used to compel it. Most of our economic ills "an action in defense of his right of free before, should be shown are caused speech." He disposed very to the Italian people so by agency, in unfavorable a light." fool such one or another, trying to use invested dollars as an logically of the charge. The buffoon of the play, he declared, "has two Verdi was no in excuse matters. He simply changed the locale of the for using force to squeeze something from those who pupils, the King, and his daughter; story to 16th century I- are not in such own the King whom he trains up taly, and made King a favorable position. Francis I the Duke of Mantua; and "Rigoletto" to vice, his daughter whom he brings up in virtue. The be the one will was born without visible offence destruction of the It to the Habsburg dynasty, but also other. is not for me to say whether or not this Is without distortion of a single word of Hugo's original Before much can be done with the interrelated problems of this a dramatic conception, but most emphatically it is drama, which age, a moral one." This, lives today in are enhanced eloquence through its asociation with great which so similar to those of other ages which assumed they of course, was not the point, as he was to discover to his annoyance were on music. on the way to a worthwhile human several other occasions civilization, beings will have to make in liis dramatic career, the church being no the changes in their economic orders which allow a really free labor less jealous of its dignity than the state. (Had he lived another hun- market and an invested dollar which pays the dred years, he might same wherever profitably in fact, have witnessed a version of his novel invested. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" in which his Arch-bishop of Paris The Tide at Malibu is diplomatically changed from a gross murderer to an enlightened in- the millions of together All dollars, with the consecrated effort tellectual, and the murder which is the central episode of the cen- story DATE HIGH LOW tered on history can be of little use to shifted to someone else.) mankind because there is no Friday, Oct. 3 —10 : 22 a. m. 11:38 p. —-4:05 record here of a m a. m. 5: 21 p. m. solution of any economic problem. It seems that there Saturday, — Oct. 4 10: 57 a. m. 4 :29 a. m. 6.23 p. m, should be present day personalities who have imagination In 1849 Giuseppe Verdi proposed to do an opera an able to based on "The Sunday, Oct. 5 —0 :58 a. m. 11:42 a. m. 4,57 a. m. 7.46 p. conjure out of the confusion a King m. dream showing living conditions in a Amuses Himself", which he wished to call "The Verdi's Monday, Oct. — Curse". 6 12:51 p. m. 9 :24 p. m. civilization worth the effort of producing difficulties began, it. with the censorship however, before opera Tuesday, — the was Oct. 7 2:29 p. m. 10:44 p. m. (Continued to page 3) Friday, October 3, 1947 THE MALIBU TIMES 3 INSIDE THE MALIBU Deadpan Local Girl, Gretta Van Dyke, Tells Of Malibu Designer Plans Roosevelt PTA New Desert Community Continued from Page 1 Interesting Trip To China In Series Of To Meet Oct. 8th Plans for Palm Desert, latest the booths. First meeting of the year for tlie Letters To Parents, H. A. Van Dykes California desert community, are UNUSUAL ACTOR—Dick is one Roosevelt PTA of Santa Monica of those unusual actors who neith- now undergoing architectural draft- EDITOR'S NOTE: This week The Malibu Times begins will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, er drinks nor smokes. He cut it according to de- a of letters home from Margaretta Dyke, ing H. E. Weston, at 2:30 in the school cafeteria, out some years ago—probably series Miss Van 17 of 23812 Malibu signer and Malibu resident, and Mrs. Reed Archer of Malibu Beach, because ne was leading a fast daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Van Dyke of the developers of the new announced this week. enough pace the rolls he played. Road, Malibu Beach. Margaretta or "Gretta" for short, is one one in The theme for the year is con- a The Mal- to the University of Lingnan, community. Dick had statement for of twelve "exchange students" tained in the words: "Our Children ibu Times Wednesday when con- Canton, overseas- for many Weston stated this week that de- China—the first group to go in One World." Dr. Percy R. Da- over "Tell tacted the telephone: years because of the recent war. Gretta was given a year's signs for the residential and resort vis, superintendent of Santa Mon- everyone," he "that Malibu's said, leave from Pomona to accept this opportunity to continue community have been completed, ica schools, will lead the panel dis- Remuda is getting a great deal of her college work in the heart of China. She will return to and are being worked into finished cussion, "The Basic Approach." favorable comment around Holly- Pomona next fall to complete her courses for a degree in form by Dingeman and WifEur of Participating on the panel will be wood. They all say you boys put science. Pacific Palisades. Paving of streets Mrs. Ernest Rufer, parent educa- on a terrific show." Well, Dick had tion leader Santa Miss On Board S. S. Marine Adder and installation of utilities for in Monica; a great part in that success. And Georgia grade they were able to ride the crest of Palm miles Stewart, 4th teach- when Jimmy Wallington and Frank Aug. 14, 1947 Desert, located twelve a wive for a full mile. west of Palm Springs, have already er: Mrs. W. A. Cordes, mother; Reed tried to express their appre- Dear Gen and Van: Honolulu itself is a lush, green, been installed, and construction of and Rev. Fred M. Judson, father. ciation when the show was over After four years absence from the two o'clock yesterday after- program At rolling, flower-covered paradise. residences will start very shortly. The musical will be Sunday night, Dick had only one screen, look who's here! It's that noon we docked in Honolulu. After Banyan and Monkey trees are e- presented by Mrs. R. H. Lewis and thing to say: "Listen, fellows, you sourpuss Sparks, Palm Desert consists of approx- famous Ned who five days at sea, land was certain- verywhere, and the showers you her young daughter, Claralynn of can do favor: Invite me makes up a imately 1600 acres, and is being me one for lost time with ly a welcome sight. Almost every- hear about come and go all day. the sth grade who will perform au- back next year to be your ringmas- in developed by a local group, includ- t'eatured role Robert Riskin's one on board had traveled all over No one bothers with an umbrella - thentic dances of the Hawaiian Maybe you think they didn't ing Cliff Henderson. A large swim- ter.'* romantic comedy, "Magic Town." the world and they were disap- in Islands. they just stand under trees or ming pool and golf course are at the chance! - jump The William A. Wellman produc- pointed with the accomodations a doorway until it stops raining. Decorations will be in charge of —There were among the projects planned for ODDS AND ENDS tion, released by RKO Radio, stars overcrowded cabins (I have seven Mrs. Marvin Paige who will carry We had dinner at a place called the resort and residential 750 horses in Malibu's Remuda James Stewart and Jane Wyman in mine), too many people in the commu- theme. Refresh- the "Wagon Wheel" near the nity. out the Hawaiian more than the Sheriff's Depart- dining room, too many people for Mrs. beach. Sat outside under an um- ments will be in charge of ment had in their world-famous col- every facility for ordinary living and Mrs. Robert brella and ate wonderful steaks. Dale Van Hook iseum rodeo recently. . . . Allen in and as the heat fact, increased, Most of the passengers were so Sgt. Berkley. Ross, horse show announcer, do- At 3½ Years many complained as they over Tom Humphreys pouring be sat glad to get off the boat they got At the tea table will nated his own P. A. system. . . . their card games or just sat look- plastered. They staggered up the Promoted To "Looey" Miss Josephine Hodgkins, princi- most spectacular sight—Pete Arch- A Star Already ing morosely out sea. I have Arthur pres- to gang plank covered with leis, some pal; Mrs. H. Steiner, ibald galloping down the trail from never anywhere so didn't Sgt. Humphreys Opal discovered been I of grass skirts over Tom of the ident of the PTA; Miss Watts, the spotlight We thought we had them wearing the top of the hill, know any better than to enjoy it. Sheriff's Malibu station is no lon- Miss Jane Drake, Mis Agnes Hoer- child crowd- their clothes. Yours truly spent a bringing him down ... or maybe her, this lovely blonde The food is very good there at and sober time ashore. ger a topkick on the police force. ner, three new teachers Roose- you liked the Four Elkons shadow- ing four, with bewitching dimples is plenty of it, and the people who has really closed in on now In position velt School. against . . . Sheriff The heat He is the exalted of ed the hillside. and flashing smile. But no, she has would probably be escribed as a A matron will be in charge of he us now. We all look as though Lieutenant, having received his Eugene Biscailuz, so impressed, "motley" crew, are just fascina- children. already been discovered. standing under hot promotion along with seevral o- the small promised to bring out his full posse ting to watch and talk to. There \pe'd been a sheepish She is Sandy Peck of 313 W. shower with our clothes on and thers this week. next year . . . also a little are several Priests and Nuns re- 4 Altadena, who we feel that way Bye now. Lt. Humphreys has been desk AIR SHOW OCTOBER because he had only a four-man Las Flores Drive, turning to their missions in the too. in six beauty Have to rush. Write again sergeant at Malibu the A great free carnival will be color guard . . . nobody could ask has been entered Orient, and a Chinese preacher you for past She seven years, coming held at Cloverfield October 4 and for more colorful parade . . . contests and won them all. religion from Kobi. Love Grette. to the local a whose views on and life the Monica from Lati- Miss Personality at the Holly- Watch for Gretta's second letter station from Hollywood where he 5 sponsored by Santa orchids to the Pioneers was in general were very interesting to and Bowl, Litle Miss Pasadena, next week.—Ed. served for years in the ca- Junior Chamber of Comerce go—they took the trouble to inject wood me. He got off yesterday at Hono- 5 same for and other pacity. Before he served on Airport officials. An entertainment a little local spirit into proceed- has posed Paul Parry lulu and I shall miss our talks. that, Hollywood photographers. the vice squadron and as a plain- program has been arranged that ings. . . . Judge Webster should famous There are many orientals on the ANNIVERSARY: Orson Welles' Sandy sang at clothes man. will interest old and young. In be signed for cowboy pictures At the Remuda boat of course, several G. I.'s, a Mercury group will celebrate its Sunday's performance, and was addition to the show in the air did you lamp that outfit? . . . Bill couple of professional gamblers, tenth anniversary this November. The new Lieutenant has on en- will be ground entertainment for . . . to the winner's bou- Elliot was born to the horse elected present some lads bound for Shanghai to Its first success was with Shakes- late to work in the 17 years he has conclusion of the the children. ditto Tim Holt ... but we're run- quet at the start their careers in Standard Oil, peare's "JULIUS CAESAR," and viable record of having never been ning out of space, so cheerio! Beauty Contest. wives and children en route to its latest is also Shakespearean— been with the Sheriff's office. He Our Senators and Congressmen soldier husbands, and our own this time "MACBETH," recently also has a record of very good must be earning their salaries be- group of students and faculty completed at Republic Studios. health. In 17 years he has been ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE cause they introduced 6,214 bills in bound for Lingnan. Whenever in Some of the most famous names on sick call only once—and that the first session of the 80th Con- doubt we play bridge, so mine to come from the Mercury group was as a companion of a lot of Eric J. Wilson Lieutenant, gress. They also introduced 10,075 should be about average by the in addition to Orson are John demic. Congratulations 409 Santa Monica Blvd. —Phone S. M. 58537 resolutions and made 1,884 com- OFFICE: time I get home. Houseman, the director, Joseph his buddies during the flu epi- mittee reports. HOME: Pacific Palisades—Phone S. M. 50621 The approach to the Islands is Gotten, Agnes Moorehead, and 1 Also promoted this week was In- Policy Analysis Service beautiful, with Diamond Head Ruth Warrick. spector L. J. Hossack, a familiar Rock rising up out of the ocean. figure around the Malibu office. In- As we came into the pier, native The world belongs to the En- spector Hossack is now Chief of SAY, SUE boys swam out to dive for pennies thusiast who keeps cool.—Wm. the Records and Communications 808 and LLOYD just as they're supposed to. A McFee. Division of the Sheriff's ofice. I've discovered the duckiest crowd was on the dock to to eat—or maybe should SERVICE large place I WaW associated IQI meet the ship everyone of them say the "heniest place." They STATION NUMBER 35 carrying leis for their friends. The THE LOCAL SCENE serve barbecued chicken, beef, Automotive & Welding Service 24 Hr. were gorgeous—gardinias, page 2) pork You can eat it California Auto Club Service flowers (Continued from and ham. Authorized Southern carnations and even orchids wo,ven there or take it with you. And MALIBU 9743 21337 MALIBU ROAD must be PH. together as though they were If there is ever a condition of stable peace in the world it their steaks . . . and spareribs, daisies. earned. If artificial obstacles are continually placed before progress, —they're positively out of this June, (two gals from Lingnan), natural advoncement will be impossible. The conditions which prevent world! But the really nice thing, with the As soon as we got ashore, Gwen, an ex-serviceman from earning a place in his scale of living up to the Sue, along delicious made from meats and I went to the Royal Hawaiian his father enjoys are the same which prevent a peaceful world. meals quality standard exceptionally - spend a the prices are Hotel just the place to They will be changed, not by statesmen in feudal halls, but by average luxurious vacation - like the Bel reasonable. And the man who citizens as they learn how to conduct their own affairs on a sound ba- Air, only much lusher. It is right manages the place—his name is sis. It's up to you. on Waikiki Beach and looks out Walter, he's the cutest thing. Annuities on great green combers rolling in Don't rush me, chum, the place *• past Diamond Head Rock. We had is easy to find. It's called the Life Insurance Tom Collines in the cocktail lounge and watched the surf- Cabin Barbecue Acci'denf and Health board riders. It looks as though WE NEED and its in Santa Monica Canyon Rd. You General Insurance THE MALIBU at 130 West Channel BEACH HOMES IN can't miss it. Telephone is S.M. SO.SPRING TUCKER 2331 WEEKENDS MALIBU 8524 SOLROMAR 45760. OFFICE BUYERS WAITING! p.S.—You should have seen the POST celebrities in there the other • night! Even Jack was impress-

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Billie Burke Will Long Limbed Lovely COAST AMUSEMENT PAGE Make Two-Reelers Hollywood—Billie Burke, stage, theatres screen and radio comedienne, has signed nnMC OCEAN PARK been by Columbia Pictures IS U 111L SANTA MONICA 6 3273 w 6-/7»« to star in a series of short come- dies. This is her first venture in- Betty Grable to the two-reel field. 'MOTHER WORE TIGHTS" The "life with mother" style of "SECOND CHANCE" comedy which she created will Sunday Starts be featured in her films, the first Bing Crosby RADIO of which starts production next '■WELCOME STRANGER" Monday, with Jules White direct- "WYOMING" ROUGHHOUSE ing and producing. BY Red Skelton Plays Cary Grant - Shirley Temple PAGE GILMAN "THE BACHELOR AND THE 'Fuller Brush Man' BOBBY SOXER" Hollywood Red Skelton has Recently, the National Asso- been cast in the title role of "The Broadcasters (NAB) ciation of Fuller Brush Man," comedy which convention at Atlantic Van Johnson met in S. Sylvan Simon will produce and RIDGE" City. Now that it is out of its 'ROMANCE OF ROSY in direct for Columbia Pictures. The "DARK DELUSION" fancy, this or- picture goes into production Octo- Starts Sunday ganization has ber 7. Cary Grant - Shirley Temple become a b out Skelton's first film at Columbia 'THE BACHELOR AND THE re-unites the highly succesful star- a s reactionary BOBBY SOXER" director team of Skelton and Si- "THE KISS OF DEATH" in its field as mon, which delivered such suc- in the NAM is cesses as "Whistling in the Dark" it s wider one. "Whistling in Dixie," and "Whist- Understand- ling in Brooklyn," prior to Red's EXPECTATIONS" pri- 'GREAT ably, the service in the armed forces. WEB" Give a long, low whistle for lissom, "THE mary considera- The screenplay of "The Fuller Sunday Regan Callais, the first Starts tions of the as- Brush Man," was written by winsome Esther Williams television actress to be drafted for sembled broad- Frank Tashlin and Devery Free- "FIESTA" roles. She will make her casting tycoons were Petrillo and man from an original story by screen AND LEARN" "If You Knew Susie," "LOVE public complaints about long com- Simon. debut in Radio's comedy-musical star- mercials. Sort of like the NAM a- RKO ring Cantor and Joan Davis. greeing on measures to stop John "Connecticut Yankee" Eddie == Lewis, and public complaints a- In Color Joan Bennett looks pensive because she's got a secret—one she a bout high prices of manufactured "Secret Behind the Cast Nears Completion THIN AIR "RED STALLION" rather not have. It's about a murder, and it's the goods. " Taylor which title designates her latest movie for Diana Productions Elizabeth Door English star, HOLLYWOOD—Cast of impor- Work on Columbia's Technicolor Just as the public at large and release. Michael Redgrave, "CYNTHIA" Universal-International for Paramount's "A picture "The Swordsman" was seems interested in curbing John makes his American film debut opposite Joan. tant players big- slowed while the company was on L. Lewis, so the broadcasters feel Connecticut Yankee," the star location in the Sierras because they have public sympathy in re- scale Technicolor film to To Bing Croshy, was completed re- rarified air made it necessary for EE All Color Show gard to James Caesar P.'s depra- Rhys Williams McCarey Gets cently with the exception of the cast and crew to rest half an "GUN FIGHTER" dations on their world. S Again whom the stu- hour for every hour's work. = "SLAVE GIRL" Caesar got in the first lick. On Be Villain Assist From feminine lead, for a and the the opening day of the convention dio is conducting search, HOLLYWOOD—Rhys Williams, Faith is the continuation of he announced that the Continen- Bright Child role of Sir Launcelot. who was Janet Leigh's father reason. tal chain - web of 27 PM stations Latest addition to the cast of —William Adams. and turned her out of hs home in Hollywood The human little signed Heddy LeMarr and the first of its kind - would principals is Joe Vitale, "If Winter Comes" is to portray Mc- Lo- "DISHONORED LADY" be denied use of live music. By family Producers-Director Leo last week for the role of Sir Janet's father-in-law and turn joins Also In Color extension he meant that all FM Carey concocted out of his fertile gris, the King's guard. He a Tom Drake, as his son, out into assembled around 'LAST OF THE RED MEN" stations would have to get along brain for his RKO Radio produc- stellar roster the world, inThe Hills of Home." Crosby and including Virginia without live music. It was only villainy, portrayed by Reaching a peak in film tion, "Good Sam," is Field, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Wil- KFAC last September sth that Rough- 1330 ON THB DIAL for which he has become famous, Gary Cooper, Ann Sheridan, eight- Vye and house raised its tiny and juve- liam Bendix, Murvyn Williams also will try to drown year-old Bobby John Payne - Maureen O'Hara i nile voice to upbraid this dictator- Dolan and seven Richard Webb. Lassie in the new Technicolor pic- completed an "IT HAPPENED ON sth AVE." ' minded bumpkin for strangling year-old Lora Lee Micheals. Vitale has just ture. in "MIRACLE ON 34th STREET" ' FM in its infancy. Having imagined this family, important role the Bob Hope- In contrast to his appearances as a Jane Russell starrer, "The Pale- Starts Sunday at McCarey cast its members as on- It was rumored the conven- film "heavy," veteran actor - Madison the has al- face," and appeared importantly in Shirley Temple Guy tion that our Caesah plans to pull ly McCarey can, using uncanny, -1 enjoyed a noted stage career in "Road to Rio" and "Where There's TWO FULL HOURS "HONEYMOON" all musicians out of recording and most psychic judgment which he always has had the au- Life." OF POPULAR MUSIC "CHEYENNE" broadcasting studios 60 days be- Lora Lee won her role when she dience on his side. He played the Based on Mark Twain's ageless fore expiration of present contracts pointedly told McCarey, who was to 12 EVERY NIGHT leading role in the Broadway com- Connecticut Yankee at King 10 considering of ap- "A on Feb. 1, 1948. True or not, there's " the talents 10 edy, A Chicken Every Sunday," Arthur's Court," the film will no doubt that he has serious in- for the part, to "hurry up and more recently appeared in plicants have an original score and musical tentions of damaging his boys' and make" up your mind so the o- Eugene O'Neill's "Moon and the numbers by Johnny Burke and LUCKY LAGER Everything employers. ther nine kids can go home." Misbegotten." James Van Heusen. for the "This means said the scene for the picture, war," NAB Edmund Gwenn, Donald Crisp Later, in a Smoker (in effect, anyway), quickly mar- Lora Lee, Bobby and their cinema and Reginald Owen also play lead- Hollywood's newest dog star is shalling forces into several anti- mother, Ann Sheridan, were seated DANCE ing roles in the Metro-Goldwyn- Shaggy, star of Pine-Thomas' Petrillo committees, comprised of in church while Cooper assisted in I Mayer film, directed by Fred M. "Shaggy," photographed in color. non-network stations, network of taking up the collection. Wilcox, Robert Sisk is the produ- The canine's owner, Earl Johnson, filiates, the four major chains, the a crash cer. Suddenly they hear as bought the mutt from the Los FM Television Broad- An- TIME association, Cooper stumbles and drops the col- V geles City Pound for $2. casters Association and the record- episode in "John's Third Wife's lection plate. That's in the script ing companies. Sale of war bonds Second Husband" has longer than and it's Bobby's cue to look back SHOP and organizing of the wives of three minutes of cojnmerical, even and announce "It's Daddy." studio executives into Red Cross the station break? We're without The script didn't require Lora units is proceeding at fine pace, giving five to one. 220 a Lee to say anything, but she took I my studio spies tell me. SANTA care of that. As soon as Bobby fin- was As for the kid crime opera, did Still, the NAB faced by ished his line Lora Lee grinned up 3 MONICA you that phrase "Elimination more than one enemy at its At- get at Ann and said in a clear treble, BLVD. features"? Noth- m lantic City shindig. Also on open- of objectionable "Naturally, who else?" ing day, Charles R. Denny, chair- ing was said about taking the The ad lib got an involuntary man of the told the assem- bang-bangs off the air entirely, FCC, but quickly controlled laugh from bled high priests that radio "is or relegating them to an adult the extras comprising the remain- still too commercial", adding that hour. Heck, no. der of the congregation. But in- if the industry adopts a new code stead of stopping the camera, Mc- it's a good one (i. e., satis- Roughhouse loves an underdog, fIJESTIC and if Carey grinned happily and contin- factory to the FCC), the commis- and when Petrillo is snarling his 714 S. M. Blvd. Ph. 52469 ued the scene to its end. And sion might base all its renewal nasty snarl and showing his big there were no retakes for the ad Now Showing decisions on how well the appli- yellow teeth, the NAB gives, per- lib and laughter made it a notural, cant has abided by the code. force, a fair imitation of qualifying — said. 1 UNIVERSAL - INItRNATIONAL O- he 33 presents every for Roughhouse's salty tears. For the uninitiated, radio ' DONALD JOHN when it is draw- Success comes, you know," (Pp station every year must apply for ther times, like i non-committal McCarey added, gazing fondly at DURBIN OCONNOR DALL renewals permit. This charm- ing up its code, ii of its gets) "through picking the . (and about Lora Lee, -y*-with CHARLES ing, facist is what gives the NAB deserves * custom right people to do your work for (mn. WINNINGER delightful strangle- as much sympathy as Eva Braun's YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE * the FCC such a spouse. you." JAMUEJNt it *ll hold on industry. late, little-lamented Jf, HEUNA cum the radio Thank ICE CREAM "JUST GOOD FOOD" MALTS }/ industry and JAN PEERCE the Lord the newspaper The Children Are Always Welcome had good old Ben Franklin to

fight for its rights back when) • • ORDERS FRANK ERB, Owner 2nd FEATURE STEAKS CHOPS FISH As could be expected, the NAB Kay Francis went sky-high over Denny's curve, COCKTAIL BAR AND LOUNGE —In—- since the main for a strong MALIBU PLAZA CAFE "WIFE WANTED" reason code has always been to keep the 21227 MALIBU ROAD PHONE 7684 government out of radio. Now it MALIBU TRADING POST Starts Monday looks as if the government would Ida Lupino - Dane Clark liketo use the code to horn in —• ROAD —ln still further. Denny backed down 30763 MALIBU "DEEP VALLEY" to a degree, adding that, "The FCC Beach Also is not going into the business of New Phone:: Molibu 9872 Al Troncos Randolph Scott-Barbara Britton building dentures for a toothless MIDNIGHT code. There may be something in OPEN 7:00 A. M. to Where's 'GUNFIGHTERS" your code which we would regard as a helpful guide. Final respon- sibility is on the individual licen- see. He cannot shift his responsi- George? bility to the NAB. By adopting a code you cannot hope to put the FCC out of business." That is what is known in FCC Gone to Get One circles as magnanimity. of Those Good & Steaks at n As for the code itself, there's little doubt that public opinion £ has finally penetrated the rhinoce- —Featuring— ros hide of the NAB. Principal re- commendations of the code which EASTERN STEAKS incidentally, is largely adhered to have to do with length of com- MILK-FED CHICKEN Ted's Grill mercials on the air and elimination FISH of objectionable features SEA AND LAKE-FRESH 146 Entrada Drive THE GORDON ART SHOP in kid's crime shows. Choice Drinks Served in the Lounge 18 Years in Santa Monica Canyon Picture Framing, ...CLOSED TUESDAYS... Artists' Supplies Maximum on FRIDAYS commercial time a 133 ENTRADA DRIVE, SANTA MONICA CANYON CLOSED TUESDAYS AND 1205 Wilshire Blvd. 15-minute show is to be three PHONE S. M. 57489 Phone S.M. 44226 minutes, including station breaks. Who wants to bet that tomorrow's Friday, October 3, 1947 THE MALIBU TIMES 5

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Optimism Keynote EXTERMINATORS The Bermuda House Should Of Annual Report Western Exterminator Co. Health Dept. 3644 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. Do Nicely In The Malibu Sounding a general note of op- Drexel 1333 V timism in the work acomplished In the search for an architectural style best adapted to torrential rains and hurricanes. by the Los Angeles county health GARDEN TRACTORS ARCHITECTS the Malibu, the Bermuda suggests itself so readily, that.it is This very softness of the stone is department, the annual report to Griswold Raetze wonder it has never been used here in Southern California's what has kept the decorative de- the board of supervisors was filed Palisades Nursery tails in 6351/2 So. La Brea Riviera. Or that it has been received with so little enthu- Bermuda houses down to Tuesday by Dr. Roy O. Gilbert, 1522 Sunset Blvd. a minimum. In some of them there County health officer. Los Angeles, Calif. siasm throughout the Southland. Pacific fatisades, are semi-circular arched projec- Calif. The Bermuda House would be i A carry-over of the health edu- Ph. Walnut 8903 tions over windows, called "eye- S. M. 53911 define few water to a central cistern, where cation G. I.'s received during the difficult to in only a I brow" windows. Cliff May words, other than to say it is much it Is stored for use war, and a more completely staf- Actually, the problem of design- GLASS simpler, less ornate than its A- ..The usual American Bermuda, fed department with which to care AND MIRRORS 13151 Sunset Blvd. ing a Bermuda house for merican reproductions. In its na- though it has awhite roof, does Califor- for public health problems, were Pacific Palisades nia or Malibu should be as simple Bert Cook and Edwin Wright tive habitat, it is stone and stucco not utilize it for catching rainwa- given as two of the reasons why as the plan itself. Take the simp- Lincoln Glass and Ariz. 36555 house, usually painted pink, and ter. Especially in California, rain the health of Los Angeles county lest Englist cottage (Cotswold, Mirror Service Spencer with a gleaming white may falls with too great irregularity for if residents has improved during the Cr London roof. It you will) put a fireplace a simple, long oblong, or shap- use in the household. Still, as a at each past year, particularly as related 2031 Santa Monica Blvd. be - 1924 Hillhurst Ave. end one for the living room, ed in a "U" or like a squared "Z", means of augmenting, a .skimpy one to communicable diseases. Ph. S.M. 55572 or 41287 Los Calif. for the kitchen, - finish the exter- Angeles, but these are about the limit of water supply, the Bermuda roof is Although there were 2,304 com- ior in stucco, white or pink, and Kunz & Babineau its variations. In the simpler farm- well worth looking into. In water- municable disease cases reported whitewash the stone roof. No ve- 22917 Malibu Road houses on Bermuda, the entrance shy regions a roof cistern can be in Santa Monica health district, of randas, no overhanging eaves, no BOTTLED GAS is usually smak in the center of a great help; there are several in which Malibu is a part, during the Malibu 7395 ornamental "gingerbread", and C. H. Spurgin the long structure, with an "open- Topanga Canyon, and though last calendar year, an increase of there you have it. We could use a arms" staircase descending from Malibu's water problem is well 217, the estimated population was HOUSEHOLD 23 Old Malibu Road few such simple houses in the it, and a fireplace at each end. on the way to solution, certain also nearly 10 percent more. New Beach Malibu. APPLIANCES Topanga Another uniform characteristic is districts are still on short sup- baby arrivals in Malibu increased Malibu 8802 the jalousie (shutters hinged at ply. from 56 in 1945 to 72 last year. The Little Store the top), which shield every win- Considered solely an archi- Quarterdeck Deaths remained about the same, as Workmen 21231 Rood dow from the sun, while admitting tectural detail, the Bermuda roof 30. MiJibii BRICK & TILE Completing Forms For Malibu, air and flies. has prompted several manufac- In the division of tuberculosis Gladding Mcßean The primary purpose of the turers to bring out white roofing Large Septic Tank control, x-ray section, there were Malibu 7922 2400 Colorado Ave. gleaming white roof is to catch materials; two examples can be films requested of the Preparation of forms 26,414 x-ray rain, a fact which has been wide- seen in the Malibu, at 24758 Mali- for the & Santa Monica, Calif. large Los Angeles county health depart- HAULING CLEANUP publicized. this semi-tropic Beach), and septic tank to be installed on S. M. 51960 ly In bu Road, (Puerco ment, the report states. Among SERVICE plenty (Carbon the grounds of the Malibu quarter- island, of rain falls, but lit- 22014 Malibu Road Beach) these were Los Angeles county em- Kunz & Babineau stays ground, completely deck Club is being completed this tle in the so it is The best example of Malibu Hauling & week the ployes civil service examinations, 22917 Malibu Road up to each householder to catch Bermuda house is probably that in Quarterdeck Improve- men Company's 4331; public health dentistry, Cleanup Service and keep his own. The usual roof- owned by Tyrone Power on Sal- quonset hut, Ed- Malibu, Calif. ward 1,422; and chest x-rays, 19,892, of Box 136 ing material is an extremely soft, tair Drive Brentwood. D. Turner, president of the Malibu 7395 in which 805 were taken in the Santa Malibu 7955 almost cheeselike which Many of the houses Bermuda Club, announced this week. limestone, in Monica health center. As & can be cut with a saw or even, a are of what, to Americans, is an soon as this has been set in Kunz Rabineau BUILDING place, work heavy knife. Laid in heavy strips ancient age, dating back to the will go forward on the The greatest problem encoun- 307 Malibu Heights sinking CONTRACTORS on the roof, and overlapped to fa- early 18th, and some into the 17th of piling by the Wilmot tered in the control of tuberculo- Malibu, California Phone Louie J. Kunz cilitate the runoff, these roofs last century. Where the original, soft Construction company, followed by sis, the health officer pointed out, Malibu 7395 years, up pouring of concrete slabs, Turner is the lack of facilities for proper 22917 Malibu Road as long as a good coat of stone has been well kept with LUMBER white paint is added every now stucco and paint, these old houses said. This will be an intricate task isolation of known contagious cas- Malibu, Calif. and lead the rain- up under because of the installation of es. There are several hundred few- then. Gutters have stood well, even ra- John diant floor heating pipe, er beds for tuberculosis available W. Fisher Lumber Co. Malibu 7395 drain pipe 14th and Colorado and a maze of telephone and in public institutions in this area, Humphrey-Lusk Co. elec- Santa Monica trical conduit. Special he said, in spite of the increase in 23915 Malibu Road reinforced Phone S.M. 50956 steel for the foundation is now be- population over the same period. 8758 Sunset Blvd. ing & fabricated and is expected to In the bureau of maternal and NURSERIES SEPTIC TANKS CESSPOOLS be on Hollywood, Calif. the job within a week or so. child health there was an average Evans and Completion Reeves Crestview 60701 of the entire build- of 153 child health conferences ing, 255 So. Barrington Ave, which from all plans and re- held each month with a year's total Foundations, Slabs, Concrete Work ports Los Angeles 24, Calif. Frank R. Morton is expected to be the finest of 37,112 parent-consultations in ARiz. 36528 or Canyon of its type on te Southern Califor- No. 1 Topanga Rd. this educational program to keep Brighton nia coast, is expected within the 04604 Star Route, Santa Monica well babies well. Rh factor deter- OLSEN and LAWSON next 7 months or approximately minations were added to the list Malibu 7412 early April of 1948. of laboratory tests available for PLUMBERS 18741 MALIBU ROAD prospective mothers. rtthy » « # BUILDING -rftri+vA. thousand children from George A. Marine Topanga Man Runs To Remuda Sixteen MATERIALS Phone Malibu 7424 Beach families in the low-income brack- 22917 Malibu Road Jimmie Crum of 6924 Compton et, who otherwise would not have Malibu, Calif. Patten Blinn Lumber Co. Ave., Los Angeles, former mara- dental attention, received care dur- Malibu 7395 612 Colorado Ave. thon runer, decided he'd take a ing the last fiscal year. A study Santa Monica, Calif. "mailman's holiday" and run out of the dental work in 32 schools RADIO AND to the Remuda last Saturday. And indicates that the percentage of S. M. 51136 APPLIANCES that's exactly what he did. He start children with defective teeth is Bulldozing and Excavating ed at Canyon Radio Hull Brothers Lumber Co. 11 a. m. from the Santa Mon- considerably higher this year than and ica City hall and hauled up in a for last year. Appliances 8635 Melrose Ave. at L. L. HIGGINS sweat the Remuda grounds ot 2 One spectacular item noted in Post Office Grounds Los Angeles, Calif. p. m. A number of motorists took the year's report of the bureau of Topanga Canyon CRESTview 62669 pity on Jimmie Crum and offered sanitation is the number of per- S. M. 428-348 - him a ride, but he spurned their mits issued for food establish- Road Building Fill Dirl & & Kunz Kunz Babineau offers and stuck daggedly to his ments, slaughter houses, dairies, Babineau original 22917 Malibu Road 22917 Malibu Road MALIBU ROAD plan to "run" the entire hawkers and others coming under 22611 distance. Tel. 7395 Malibu, Calif. the jurisdiction of the County Phones S. M. 42933 Malibu 7912 "Any other time, if I'd wanted health department. Following in- Malibu 7395 the ride, " Ploughing and Discing Jimmie said, "I'd had a spection nearly 5,000 of these vari- ' hard time Write Box 78A getting it." ous enterprises received permits A and her Rt. 1, Cornell BUILDING STONE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> woman infant young- for which the county collected ster are also Malibu reported to have $40,853.00. 7955 Santa Monica Rock Co. made the long trip on foot. The In Santa Ynez Canyon woman is said ROAD BUILDING BROADWAY to have walked all The fate of a nation has often Ph. S.M. 62491 (Eevs.) the way from Venice because she depended on the good or bad di- couldn't get her L. L. Higgins perambulator on gestion of a prime minister. —Vol- & the bus. S. M. 42933 CARPENTERS taire. Plumbing Healing MALIBU 7912 R. M. Reade

Ph. S. M. 50536 NEW WORK - REMODELING ROADS OILED, L. J. Kunz REPAIRING PAVED 22917 Malibu Road We've Got 'Em! Malibu, Calif. Call S.M. 56053 1444 Lincoln Blvd. Burt Tank Line Malibu 7395 Vt" 4xB Plaster Board 1153 lliff St. 3-8" Standard Plaster Lath Pacific Palisades, Calif. CEMENT, ROCK, SAND 2 S. M. 51254-71173 & FLAGSTONE For a Natural Redwood Finish Kunz fir Babineau BEACH PLANTING . .. That's Beautiful and Durable SEPTIC TANKS 22917 Malibu Road Louie J. Kunz Be sure you plant shrubs 5-8"x8" Vertical Grain, Kiln-Dried Malibu, Calif. and trees that 22917 Malibu Road tolerant of Redwood Siding Malibu 7395 are salt air and wind! We Malibu, Calif. stock special plants for this purposel Malibu 7395 See us for Free Sawdust and Firewood ELECTRICIANS TERMITE Acme & John Electrical Co. Evans Reeves Nurseries W. Fisher Lumber Co. CONTROL 19000 Malibu Road SINCE 1923 Mai. 8513} S.M. 45225 William E. Baird 14th and Colorado, Santa Monica S.M. 50956 225 SOUTH BARRINGTON AVE., Los Angeles 24 Ph. 2102 Ocean Emco Electric Park Blvd. Santa 22528 36528—BRightton Monica Malibu Road Phones: ARizona 04604 Phone—Days: S.M. 61799 Malibu, Calif. Phone—Anytime: S.M. 67629 Malibu 7711 WATER WELL Irwin Julian drilling 22917 Malibu Road Malibu, Calif. Water Well Drilling Joe Stephens Malibu 7395 21641 Malibu Road Malibu Septic Tanks PUMPS MOTORS 7912 EQUIPMENT RENTALS PERFORATING S. M. 59135 (Cement Mixers, Trucks, Etc.) and WELDING WATER SOFTENER Kunz & Babineau SERVICE 22917 Malibu Road Cesspools Easy Terms May Be Arranged Malibu, Calif. Max Couchois Malibu 7395 Latigo Canyon Rt. 1, Cornell, Calif. ENGINEERS Ph. S. M. 62092 Chapman, Michky, Stoddard L. J. KVNZ Joe Stephens, Jr SOFTENER & Krause Corp. 6410 Van Nuy» Blvd. LICENSED CONTRACTOR S Van Nuy*, Calif. 21641 MALIBU ROAD—MALIBU LA Kunz & Babineau Ph. Btate 52763 COSTA Maliba 7395 22917 MALIBU ROAD Malibu, MALIBU 7912 SANTA MONICA 59135 California 6 THE MALIBU TIMES Friday, October 3, 1947 Reserved For The Ladies model by Danska in a two pice Gabriella Drake FREE HOME NURSING One of the cutest we saw was a CLASSES START OCT. 6 GARDEN wool outfit. The black blouse was Installed Treas. FASHION FLAIR very simple and cut low on the AT 10975 WILSHIRE NOTES shoulders. The huge circular of 24th District skirt was in shocking pink with a West District, American Red feu, VicJzi Iris is one of the easiest grown tightly girdled waistline. Huge Cross offers an opportunity of Gabriella Drake, of Malibu La and one of the most satisfactory pompoms new, streamlined, free Home Nurs- black encircled the en- first president garden Costa, of Post 605 ing beginning of flowers. It is effective After the past two months of ty ruffle edged the cuffs. tire skirt high on the hipline. classes Oct. 6th at American Legion Auxiliary, De- in clumps among shrubbery, in hard work on the part of every- 10975 Wilshire Blvd., acording to partment of California, was install- Mrs. borders or in beds. Lovely tones it is difficult to realize that Louella Ballerino did a lovely Hubert R. O'Neil, Jr., newly one, Beautiful Ginny Klehmet proved ed treasurer of the 24th District of blue, levender, yellow, gown in sheer white wool with at appointed Chairman of Home orchid, the first annual herself a natural model and did a joint installation ceremonies last pink, and snowy white add the gold thread running through it. Nursing for West District. to Malibu Remuda displaying a hat Monday night at the Hollywood beauty of any garden. marvelous job of It had a low round neckline, tiny These consist of two Post 43 headquarters. Units, 1 Iris needs only good garden soil is over. And we by Keneth Hopkins in the new cap sleeves and buttoned up the and Unit 11. Each course runs for The first joint installation cere- mixed with peat moss and well- do want to con- bruno satin. It was called a back of the tightly fited bodice. only six lessons of two hours each mesa monies held since the formation of drained to produce beautiful every- a to- The skirt was very unusual with a and classes are conducted by a gratulate sailor but looked more like the 24th District, the affair was blooms. draped back which was called a profesional nurse. Unit I of one - Jimmy plume "Care que to us wth a single black attended by officers, legionnairs, Dutch iris - blubs bustle but looked more like a cut the Sick" covers symptoms of ill- should be Wallington, gracefully from it. and members of the auxiliaries planted in sun partial rising away, deeply slashed peplum. ness, how to take pulse, tempa- or shade. Frank Reed Bill from all over Southern Californit. In clumps ture and respiration, preparing of among other flowers Rousseau, Bill to the That a member of the newly or- they make a grand display. Keneth donated two hats Another darling Ballerino model food and adminstering medicine Elliott and all ganized Malibu auxiliary should other was a huge was done in an orangy calice print Iris Kaempferi ; who auction. The and simple treatments ordered by may be had jn the others leaves the which was cut low on be selected to hold an important all black velvet halo which the shoul- the doctor. Unit II "Mother and shades of lavender and lilac, combined to pro- pink and a officer's post is considered a sig- Vicki us'oorn head bare in back. Soft ders. It had bustle back and very Baby Care and Family Health deep purple and white, and will duce the great- nal honor and friends of Mrs. black flowers made the hat look full skirt which was worn over a consists facts be in bloom from May to July. est horse spectacle and society cir- Drake are enthused over the ap- of important before like an old fashioned picture. hoop petticoat. The petticoat was the baby arrives, the baby's birth Hardy Iris may be planted any cus we have ever seen. pointment. The Glee Club from in white eyelet lacewith a black and how to care for the new moth- time from June to November in a the featured the 24th District, state champion- The first time is always Lucille Barnes who was ribbon running through it. The er and baby, also instructions on sunny well-drained location. Have patio ship winners at the recent con- hardest but the visitors have gone in "Life" last week modeled a sleeves of this evening gown were the baby's first year as a grow- the plants about 12 to 18 inches a- of "Wolf vention, entertained. The affair home this time with a sense outfit which was called tight and elbow length. ing child. Certificates will be given part, and if moderately moist for outfit was formal. getting more than they paid Call". It was a two piece :o all who complete these courses. throughout, the . growing season and inestimable good will has with a bare midriff. Beach and ,Rose Marie Reid's bathing suits will reward you with many love- To avoid aluminum cooking u- Also to be offered will be a been created for next year's pro- cinnamon brown were the colors were simply out of this world. Ol- ly flowers. tensils from pitting wash careful- night class for expectant fathers duction. To start with Friday and used with the brown being used to ga Scott modeled the first one ly and dry thoroughly. only. Classes in Unit I start Oct. the First Inaugural Court Dance create a shawl effect around the which was a gold metallic suit in 6th on Monday and Wednesdays which was really a pre-Remuda e- shoulders. Emblazoned on the skirt a strapless design. The next was Place one end of a two inch from 1:30 to 3:30 and Unit II on Brentwood Parish vent, the dance and fashion show was a picture of a wolf. modeled by Betty Arlen of RKO piece of twine in the Oct. 6th on Monday and Wednes- turned out to be more of a fash- and was a strapless dark blue me- paraffin while it is hardening on jam or day evenings from 7 to 9 p. m. To Hold Dance ion show with dance. But every- One of the last gowns in the tallic stripe. jelly glasses. When ready to use through Oct. 22nd. one had a marvelous time. auction was an evening gown done Opening the Pall social season, pull loose end of twine and par- If you cannot take advantage of The fashion show was one of by Louella Ballerino. It was a Her next design was a phosphor- fashionable Brentwood's young affin may be easily removed. these first classes, another course the finest we have ever seen and strapless number with a full skirt. ous geen taffeta two piece bras people's club of St. Martin of beginning Nov. 3rd through Nov. certainly the finest put on for Varied bands of green, blue, gold and shorts suit with a tiny full Tours' Parish will hold their aut- 19th, and successive dates will be such a small group of people. The and black trimmed the skirt, with skirt. The little skirt unties to West Side Tennis Club on Satur- Church Services set from thereon. To register auction was a disappointment the gown, which was purchased by become a cape. Gail Davis model- umn semi-formal dance at the please call the West District, A- with clothes going for less than Gypsy Amsterdam, was a tiny ed an unusual suit by Fay Foster day, October 18th. merican Cross, • loked Red AR 34645. their value. Rita Kerwin matching bolero in the same shade in a black linen two piece swim Malibu La Costa Community The presence of numerous cele- like a dream in a copper colored of soft cinnamon brown. This is suit. The shorts and bras were brities of the parish will further Rose- Church metallic bathing suit by the same shade that is so popular trimmed in a gold nail head de- augment the festivities of this ga- Marie Ried. This was auctioned this year and is called mesa bruno sign. Malibu Court House Times la fall event. Sponsored by the off first so that Rita could change Hopkins and bococoa Recipes young people's club, the proceeds by Keneth Classes for all ages, adults to a warmer outfit. After all, even by Mel Brown. Fay Foster did a precious dress By LORA BENTLEY of this benefit dance will be ap- in sunny Malibu, midnight is not which she called the flower pot. and children. Visitors always plied to the Brentwood parish the warmest time. Mel Brown used that shade boc- It was in bright red and white welcome. buiiding fund. gown he designed for with tiny white flowers appliqued ocoa in the Sunday school, 10:30 a. m. CHILI SAUCE Star light, candle light and the Florence Dyches who co-sponsor- auction. Virginia Kuppinger on the skirt. The bodice was in swish of formal gowns at the West the 2 dozen good size ripe tomatoes ed the show donated a warm and, though it was the white and off the shoulders with Side Tennis Club on October 18th modeled it CATHOLIC SERVICES 6 green peppers slacks outfit which was modeled dress I told you about last a bright red ruffle running around will open the Fall social season same Courthouse 8 onions, medium size, chopped by Mary Ann Morrissey. It fea- week, the design was changed the shoulders. On the red skirt a Malibu of Brentwood, according to Jos- MASS AT 8 A. M. fine tured wool slacks in brown with It have been a huge white flower pot was added eph P. 157 S. Anita, quite a bit. was to 3 cups vinegar Sanson, 111, green and other stripes in it. The jacket slash- like a pocket low on the skirt be- general chairman of the event. dressy suit type with Topanga Church Boil 1 hour. complimenting sheer wool blouse shrimp velve- low the flowers. ed to the waist in MASS AT 9:15 A. M. Add—- had a high neck and long full full skirt of bococoa eggs teen and a -4 tablespoons salt 2 It was done in bright was made Danska who is the new young 4 milk sleeves. glazed chintz. Instead it 2 cups sugar tablespoons Kelly Green. with short puffed designer and specializes in a 1-8 teaspoon salt as a dress 1 tablespoon cloves line in the youthful line of clothes, showed a filling of chopped sleeves and long torso 1 tablespoon cinnamon Make ham, Charlene Brooks modeled a of the of her cutest, white pique between chintz. Banding the edge one a Boil till thick. butter and mustard, put white satin lastex swim suit with tight torso and encircling the hips fun dress. A tremendous bow of two slices of bread. Dip in mix- of floral print made by Mabs Hol- was a narrow band of the shrimp royal blue plaid was placed square- ture so that all parts of sandwich particularly French Toast Sandwiches lywood. We were not velveteen. A triangular piece with ly in the center and ran around are covered, fry on both sides in impressed with this suit for it the effect of a lapel covered the to the back to form a bras back. French Toast Mixture butter or substitute. looked just like any other, but cute front of the bodice. This was trim- The plaid was also used around Solo's Also In a nice job of the hem of the skirt. A white pi- WESTWOD3 VILLAGE - ENCINO sequins.. - little Charlene did med in gold BEVERLY HILLS FALK SPRINGS displaying it. que bolero completed the outfit. WE PICK UP AND DELIVER In the fashion show itself, we Continued on page 7 To the Malibu Mrs. Max Factor, Jr. looked love- shall skip the Keneth Hopkins FINE CLEANING AND DYEING ly in an ankle length dancing hats for they were the same as |iiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiQiiiiiiiuiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiDi!iiiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiQiiiiiimiiiaiiiiiiiiiinc:iit!m>"^ of black satin covered with at his showing a STYLE BOOK CLEANERS dress were modeled 39052 multi colored stars. The skirt was few weeks ago and we have al- Telephone ARizona yards wide and the bodice tight- ready covered them for you. 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FASHION FLAIR TRANCAS TRANSCRIPT (Continued From Page 6) We were most impressed with Along Malibu Way the outfits of Louella Ballerina By SALLY ERSKINE Mr. and Mrs. Canfield of the and Danska. Another Ballerino de- Trading Post already enroute to sign was an orange and white Natalie Shaefer relaxing in the Captain and Mrs. Leland Webb, points East and South. Their jaunt splash print with a halter neck- sun and the sea after her acting 21756 Malibu Rd entertained at Fine Memories Of Fun-Packed Days will include New York and Florida. line which tied in back. It had a stint in the Cagney production of dinner Tuesday evening guests be- tight waist and very full skirt. Who First "The Time Of Your Life". She has ing Mr. and Mrs. Donald Douglas Left With Those Attend Beverly Jenkins planting- snap- Worn over this dress white the best time of her life dreaming was a and Mrs. J. H. Kindleberger. Mr. dragons in her pretty garden, and bolero with a high Chinese neck- up the kind of beach house she Kindleberger, who is President of Malibu Remuda;Events Chronicled looking very snappy in her color- line. wants. North American Aviation left the ful gardening costume. VICKI OSBORN day following, for New York and a The first annual Malibu Remuda is over and with it fine Mr. G. M. Curci has rented a Danska did two piece black pop- Washington, and will be away for Bow From the Waist Dept.—to The was the shoul- have been left with all who attended the two fun- house at Big Rock, and is hoping lin. blouse off three weeks. memories Warden real lead- with, large crowds gathered at the to build very soon on his pro- Mr. Woolard, a der and trimmed in a black and The Webbs left on a weekend packed days. To start er in this Much of the the perty at Trancas. new colony. yellow ruffle. The skirt was bor- trip North, witnessed the Navy and Malibu Pier Saturday morning to witness landing of impovement and advancement of dered in the same ruffle and hitch- Cal. fotball game on Saturday, then Frank Morgan from his Honolulu race winning yacht, Dol- Trancas is due to him and his un- ed high apron style. It Chet Vought of the Patrol Of- in back, joined Navy friends for dining and phin 11. tiring efforts. modeled by pretty Lucille fice reports all quiet on the Tran- was dancing at the Officers Club at the Barnes. A large number of us in cos- Bill Hickey, Bob Chambers, Duck cas front. Ruth Louthan as busy Alameda Air Station. and Mrs. Bob Rogers off Swan and Dell Kearr did a grand as the proverbial bee rounding up Mr. on tume gathered on the sands below Thursday for Missouri and visit job of impartially judging the e- deliveries and conveniences for a Ballerino likes to work with unu- Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arm- the pier to await the arrival and folks. vents. And believe us, the gold Trancas residents. with the home sual and sheer woolens. She did a strong, Malibu La Costa, had as were serenaded by three Spanish trophies beautiful job with a sheer white guests at the Remuda, Mrs. Arm- were enough to give any- troubadours a loud speaker trophy Floyd Looschen, son of John wool blouse, low on the shoulders strong's sister and husband, Mr. over one fever. Allan Ross was system which carried over the the official brought Looschen, contractor, married his and with elbow length sleeves. It and Mrs. Webb, of La Crescenta, announcer and along his own to 8 school-day sweetheart on Sunday. was so transparent it looked like Cal. whole pier. At this time your re- P. A. system lUfcS"* chiffon. She teamed it with a full porter stuck her neck out very in- make the events more interesting. ft After the horse events each day to Robert Emmet the black satin skirt with girdle waist. Mrs J. G. Clyne of San Francisco nocently. Asked to pose with the Dolan, com- a bathing beauty contest was held iHCO a at the Johnny Mer- Pretty blonde Jane Wilson mod- the few days with her singers for newsreel pictures and paH"! poser, guest spent past on stands outside the arena. And COM cers'. Amanda age eight, eled a gorgeous blue satin negli- son and family, the James Clynes to fake the singing of the Spanish 11 Mercer, was it the most popular place tit" getting dressed for the Malibu gee. It was in powder blue and had of Carbon Canyon. songs I joined the group. However cut appliques which filled they failed to tell me that the mike there. Twenty six glamorous gals, sSP* ￿AOS- 4 Remuda and unable to decide whe- out were ts look- was up so gaily sang shivering in the evening air with CO ther to wear a dashing cowboy in with sheer material. Jane shade of kelly. hooked I U,v» their brief bathing suits competed outfit or the prettiest Mexican ed like a dream with her hair piled double talk and everything else B»S» for "La Reina de Malibu Donde las skirt this side of Mexico. high on her head and tied with a that came to my mind trying to blue satin ribbon. Just out of the hospital was red- keep up with the group. It wasn't Montanes Saludan al Mar". Sally year old headed June Reed. She looked so till it was all over that my frantic Moore, a seventeen bru- Rfctt Mrs. R. A. Bister entertained was much better but the source of her husband came tearing up to inform nette from Alhambra the love- S.O* Monday at a 1 o'clock birthday Bette Arlen wore a wine satin trouble hasn't been found yet so by ly winner. She was crowned with sUHI Ralph negligee with a wonderful new us that it had been heard all luncheon honoring Mrs. will a lovely floral crown, which was stßy she be going back soon. June the people on the pier. What do Ad Long, Sr., of Malibu La Costa. back. The belt comes through the confessed that she had sneaked it through or go hide your head donated by the Miramar florists tM enjoyed the affair sides and ties in front to cinch in in LVO Guests who out of the hospital long enough to of Santa Monica, at the Sunday PvLV Ben Ralph the waist but the back hangs full shame? were Mesdames Rooks, buy her the new gown she was evening show. Storms, Fred Harri- and free. Full long sleeves and a LANDING OF MORGAN Long, Sr., Bob wearing. It was in two unusual The best is always saved for son, Leland Webb, ruffled yoke completed the design. After the landing of Mr. Morgan Jessie Coates, shades of steel grey, both light last, and the evening society cir- era Kyle James Clyne and the and his lieutenant dressed in cos- Palmer, and dark. The high neck had a tiny cus was certainly the best show of Hostess, Mrs. A. Bister. tumes of the days of the explorer R. Jane Wilson knows how terrific turn over collar and the sleeves its type that has ever been pre- Cabrillo, he was greeted by Father she looks in powder blue for she were The sented anywhere. Malibu's Bill long and tightly fitted. Augustine, OFM, Padre Serra Re- did another blue housecoat, this top was the light shade of grey Rousseau proved himself a great in treat and our honorary mayor, time in wool. It had a cut out flo- shade. showman with his staging of the and the skirt in the darker Warner Baxter. The landing in IF IT'S ELECTRICAL ral design acting as an edge for Draped was a panel event. To start the show, Bill Hall to one side of 1542 was re-enacted the purpose of the shawl shoulders and down the both shades. sang the National Anthem and the Remuda explained. Then on WE HAVE IT! front of the coat. then the spotlights were trained on with the yacht and paddle board the crest of the hill where Pete Wish we had to write a- races. Special praise is due Repairing Another beautiful negligee was space Dr. Archibald, the Remuda Rider was Fixtures and Supplies Radios costumes who did a mervelous a black wool one with cape sleeves bout everyone's for we Jack Taylor waiting on his horse. Pete came so many terrific ones over the job of presenting the water events Ranges Wiring Water Heaters and deep V neck. The under side saw down that dangerous incline at a a for both days. of the cape sleeves were lined in weekend. Valerie Mills was cow- full gallop and rode into the arena EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL green out flamingo satin. In front, the black girl in soft suede cowgirl On the arena grounds, a midway to the cheering of the watching wool ties at the waist and, inset fit with white, and red accents. was set up to entertain visitors un- people. a ACME ELECTRIC CO. in a panel from the bodice to the And Pixie Rousseau chose simi- til time for the Grand Entry. Mal- SOCIETY CIRCUS Malibu 8513 19000 Malibu Rd. S.M. 45225 hem of the skirt, is the same flam- lar costume in bright red. So we iibu Post 605 men and women to- Circus and vaudeville acts of the ingo satin. shall just extend a vote of thanks gether with volunteers from other best type were presented through to all who helped make the Remu- posts manned the booths for the the evening including Tiny Kline Had a short chat with Marion da more colorful by turning out in two days and did one terrific job who slid from 100 feet above the Jordan at the dance and did she their costumes. Also to the Mira- of dodging basebballs in the milk ground across the whole arena look wonderful in a grey wool mar Florists who did such a won- bottle game, barking the chance holding on with her teeth. The jersey studed in silver nail heads. derful job on the floral crown for games and keeping change straight Pour Eltons performed 130 feet Wlbeir© Malibu A kelly green scarf was fastened the Queen. ened out. above the ground in a spectacular at several places and worn around We'll be back again next week On Saturday, the Grand Entry stunt routine. Jimmy Wallington her neck. Thrown over her shoul- with more news and views on entered the arena grounds imme- presented stars who were present INSURANCE ders was a jacket of the same Malibu. diately for judging and then were both evenings with Linda Darnell, dismissed so the other horse e- Bob Alda, Charles Middleton, Bob vents could take place. But on Sun- Burns, Warner Baxter, Bill Elliott, Is a Specialty day, a parade formed under the Albert Sack who conducted the or- big hat which proceeded along the cestra and Tony Martin who sang (g) new highway to the top of the several songs, and others taking and NOT a Side Line NEW TIRES—NEW BATTERIES hill. There the horsemen turned bows. Lubrication, Specialists in Washing, Polishing and rode down a steep incline to As a final revue on those two PHONE MALIBU 9302 21216 MALIBU ROAD provide a thrill for the spectators. days it is impossible COLLELMO & to thank all CO. The horsemen, including mounted those whose efforts combined to posses formed in lines in the a- prove that Malibu can produce 2448 Wilshire Blvd. Res. Ph. 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ASSOCIATED ONE COMPANY > Ltl Designer and Builder RESULTS Malibu and Palm Desert TELE^ Phone Malibu 7412 8 THE MALIBU TIMES Friday, October 3, 1947 Malibu Pier Cafe REMUDA MEM'RIES We make our fortunes and we Good to forgive; best to forget. Up She Goes! (Continued from page 7) call them fate. —Disraeli. —Browning. Robbed Of $498.20 George Barrett who not only lent Betty Lou, 3, is thrilled their land for the show; but who OONTCHAWANNA PERTECT Finger print experts from YER when lifted on high by the gave financial and moral assist- PROPITTY? daddy Young, Sheriff's office completed a care- ance; all those who gave finan- Robert early starring RKO ful examination this week cial assistance, Louis Busch As- MEL HATCH in Radio's for to the identity absorbing clues of a thief sociates, who not only lent their REAL ESTATE AMD INSURANCE melodrama. < or thieves who stole approximately WITH "I hey Won't Believe offices for the Remuda office, but $5OO in cash and merchandise from dug in and worked setting up LOUIS T BUSCH ASSOCIATES Me," bracketed with 23915 MALI BU ROAD MAUBU 7611 Su- the Malibu Pier Cafe Saturday stands and doing everything ask- san Hay ward and Jane night or early Monday morning, ed of them; Major Hoyme who did Greer. Sheriff's Malibu records revealed innumerable things including col- this week. lecting money for the production; Burglary of the famous cafe and all the dozens of others, with- which is owned by Bruce Warren, out whose help the show could not Real Estate Concern is believed to have occured some- have been produced. The Oldest time between 11:30 Saturday night >: eer has steadily progressed since Malibu Lake. Phone Richmond ibu Road. his appearance in "Golden Boy" .«« 78310 or WYoming 4369. ' ■s FOR SALE—Monterey bed-divan in 1938 with his popularity showing 2 and matching chair $75. Phone no marked decline during his FOR SALE—Choice Motel Site, $Pi apartments and office now com- Malibu 7633. years in uniform. mfttisu (fin plete. Lot 100x250 ft. Owner on He is presently before the cam- kE & eras at RKO, on loanout from premises Sat. Sun. 22465 Mali- , a FOR SALE—Complete barber fix- 93452. Paramount, in "Rachel." bu Rd. Arizona tures, 4 chairs, mirrors, bowls, m shoe-shine stand, 2 registers, TURNING BACK THE CLOCK: SERVICES recepton chairs. At once. Also ***** complete Beauty Shop equip- Marsha Hunt and Gail Patrick are mm ment. Rose Gold, 1431 3rd st, wearing their 1948 wardrobe for mUMM Malibu Window Service Co. S. M. their roles in "END OP THE * - - ....v , / " Frank Di Poma, Owner and Gen- RAINBOW" at Republic, although the period of the picture is 1933. eral Mgr. says—You smear 'em, FOR SALE—1946 Postwar Jeep, In studying fashion magazines of we'll clear 'em. If you would 14000 first class condition, Miles, the latter year, Adele Palmer, Re- rather look through your win- extra installed gasoline tank, public designer, discovered that dows instead of at them, call us eight excellent heavy duty tires MALIBU INN AND MARKET the 1933 and styles al- and we will be very happy to plastic doors and windows. Sac- 1948 are most exactly the same—including explain our weekly window rifice. All for eleven hundred dol- THE the unpadded shoulders, long AT COLONY washing service to you. Our lars. Private owner. S. M. 58926. the many present customers say skirts, small waists, and even didn't know, are also on their way they have never seen things so FOR SALE—Late 1940 Deluxe Ford White and Johnson, Owners pointed shoes, which, in case you bright. Let us brighten your out- Station Wagon, 1941 motor in- back. look too. stalled in 1946. Good tires. Car Phone Malibu 7366 in very good condition. Price

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INSURE BY PHONE—CaII Bob Rattan - Bamboo Beckwith, S.M. 41149. Res. Ph. Floor Coverings and Furnishings 56519. 2448 Wilshire Blvd. SEA ISLAND SAILS CO. *23 * 12217 Wilshire, Blk. W. of Bundy MALIBU JOB SERVICE 91624 Painting, Carpentering, General ARiz. YOU, TOO Repair, Windows Washed, Floors Sanded, Gardening. Own Tractor. FOR SALE—Nickre slot machine CAN SERVE Hourly or Job Ratos; Free Esti- for playroom. Good condition. mate. Call GENE, S. M. 54753. $75. Can be seen at 31112 Broad THE BEST ATTENTION HOME OWNERS Beach, Trancas, Sat. & Sun. iff AND GARDNERS Tractor and roto-tilling work. Specializing in levelling and pul- OTHER verizing soil for lawns and gar- dens. WANTED—Ride to North Ameri- DUKE'S TRACTOR SERVICE can Aviation from vicinity of Las S. M. 67040 Flores Canyon. Could be picked up at Topanga Canyon. 8 a.m. Furniture Refini&hing to 4:30 p.m. shift. Phone days, Repairing Malibu 8802. Antique Restoration PLASTER CONTRACTORS- Wan* $ -«\ £ 'V _ W S. M. 51101 > i Vv> <->>Jv\ Slj w v - ,s- ■, -v v ■•;>«:• '■ bids on 1400 sq. ft. house. House —>»v. Ai%:. :W .-*&? '/ :■< DISKING-RIPPING will be ready this week. W. H. Mettler, Point Dume. «** Kielser SCRAPING %; * •>•• - %% •&• *§ % ,* >. « n~riS »a *?i* %«8t? 16 Post Holes Dug chain, LOST—Set of keys on silver ■■ ': : Rotes By Hour, Dry or Job in vicinity Friday night's Pre- Call Evenings-Mr. Lund Remuda dance. Call Don Mills, Santa Monica 56261 Malibu 8442.