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Show DALE, UTAH EMERY COUNTY PROGRESS. CASTLE mtiftgfel Spectacular Outdoor Pageant Historical Import Revives Early California Lore MmdffiKgtaiv Marked Attached to Aid Program Man About Town: The blog cf former Police Commissioner Valentine will have (by a newspaper man) several bitter attacks on former Police Commissioner Enright and Jimmy Walker. . . . Liquor insiders fear that Indiana will be voted dry. . . . Medicos now warn you about taking benzedrine for reducing or for any other reason. They say you can in. . . jure yourself permanently. Transcripts on the recent wiretapping (of the principals) in the Alvin Paris gambling fix case confused some of the newspaper men at first. All the scripts ended with It By Jove. the exclamation, wasnt until the trial that, they learned the reason for the sign-ofThe lad who did the listening in for the gendarmes (and brought In the evidence) is a cop named Joe Jove. WNU Features. lakes, icy streams, a challenging vista of Mt. San Gorgonio and the lofty summit of the peak itself and they like to ski there. But others s, prefer a touch of civilization a highway into the place, a hotel-resonear by. So the Califorclysmic significance, yet while the nia Ski with help from association, our vital seconds are ticking oft, the National Ski association and the only immediate impression is the of Comlimited effect on ourselves or on our California State Chamber a proposal to merce, sponsored close surroundings. accommodaWe have all lived through a period build the highway and resort. tions a for It looked ski big some with filled which has been if San Gorgonio would be about highly significant as as primitive as television and cookevents, begin- ing with electronics. say ning But the Forest Service was keepoutthe with break of World ing an open mind. After all, it might be better to devote San Gorgonio to War I. We celebrated the Ar- more primitive skiing. So last Demistice on No- cember the service announced a intention of changing the areas vember 11, 1918; we watched the classification as primitive." This the way for going ahead progress of the cleared with the skiing developments.-Th- e confer-encpeaceand then Forest Service principle is the came the train greatest good for the greatest number in the long run, and most of international those who knew about the Issue conculevents which cluded that, based on such a thesis, in V-minated Baukhage and V-- J Days this bit pt the primitive was gone and the founding of the United with the mustache cup and the Model T. Nations. The service called a public hearanfor All this was background other event which took place as the ing in San Bernardino which turned, ides of March, 1947, approached. I somewhat to their surprise, into refer to the enunciation of a new what Variety calls a boff perwhich formance. So many people showed American foreign policy to have far greater his- up that the civic auditorium had to may prove torical significance than any of the be engaged for two days instead of one and as in congress, the sesother happenings X mentioned. sions over until evening. lapped As one observer put it: If the proposal President's message (urging aid for Supporting the skiers were the California State Chamber Greece and Turkey) is implemented to the full of its implications, it may of Commerce, the California Ski asbe another Monroe Doctrine fore- sociation and 18 ski clubs. That was about as expected. shadowing a pax Americana with a It was the determined opposition hundred years peace such as the that raised eyebrows. The opposiBritannica it pax provided or, may tion included the skiers who like be a declaration of World War III. Either eventuality would make it their sport In the raw, along with the most Important event In modern church group representatives with summer camps at the edge of the history. If it should establish a hundred years of peace, it could easily primitive area; spokesmen for waforeshadow permanent peace. If, on ter companies who wanted the area the other hand, it signalled another kept in wilderness so as to conserve World War, it would mean the twi its watershed values for orange down the valley. In belight, if not the sunset, of civil! growers tween were the hikers, the sportszatlon. President Truman and his ad- men, womens clubs, nature lovers, natural science groups (the area visors felt the policy must be enunhas six forms of plant life that grow g realciated. And people ized that America must shoulder nowhere else) and civic clubs. Then there were the letters pourthe major responsibilities that Britin from all parts of the country ing ain had carried so long as the most so many that the Forest Service powerful of the English-speakin- g both in its California office and in family of nations, and which she no Washington had to resort- to the longer is able to carry. True, we have started to create mimeograph machines to answer an organization the United Nations them. The letters voted overwhelmingly against civilizing the area via which is supposed to make it ims and hotels. Now its up to for or any single nation possible Watts. group of nations to disturb the We think now that the primitive peace. But to carry out its job, the will surely be preserved, area says United Nations must have an international police force. Until the Howard Zahniser, editor of the The Living WilderUnited Nations has the force to magazine, and with a victory in this back up the will of the majority, ness, that single nation which can muster issue we shall certainly be all the such power will decide the course better able to muster support for the Forest Service in guarding other of the world. threatened areas in our national We have that power. Potentially, wilderness system. But we have no so has Russia. The proposed American foreign quarrel with skiing. We want to see it develop further. We hope that San policy has behind it only one idea. That is to keep the power for peace Gorgonio will become even more attractive for wilderness skiing in the hands of what we call dethan it is. mocracy. There has been doubt expressed Leaping in front of railroad trains by some as to whether the program was the favorite form of suicide in outlined by the administration Japan last year. What, no hari-kiri- ? would serve this objective. The majority of leaders in both parties however seem to be convinced that there is no better method presently Aids Seal Sale at hand; that if we are to maintain our democratic way of life until the United Nations has become an effective organization, we have no other course to pursue. If we take no action, we simply turn the world over to Russia. That would mean war eventually. Implementing the Truman policy may avoid it I heartily believe in the United Nations, and I feel positive that if a major conflict can be put off long enough, the United Nations eventually can be made strong enough to outlaw aggressive warfare effec- tively. Pledging our wealth and sinew to protect Communist - threatened countries seems our only hope. ski-tow- rt s 90-d- e, E far-seein- - ski-tow- the romance and adventure of early California, along with the pathos and tragedy of the Indian people, are revived in the historic Ramona pageant, long heralded as one of the nations most spectacular outdoor All which will open in Ramona Bowl near Hemet, Calif., April 19. presentations, Immortalized by Helen Hunt Jack-so- n g in her novel, Ramona, the tragic experiences of an Indian couple living in San Jacinto valley form the general theme of The spectacle, the pageant-dramnow in its 20th season, is staged in its own amphitheater situated at the d Mt. foot of towering San Jacinto. Revives Early Days. of The authentic atmosphere early California history pervades the pageant It is replete with colorful fiestas, Indian ceremonials and dancing typical of that period. In one of the most spectacular scenes, a mounted posse tjiunders across mountainside stage. he Ramona Is the result of the work and talents of more than 600 residents of the towns of Hemet and San Jacinto, neighboring communities nestled in the foothills of the majestic San Jacinto mountain range in southern California. Combining their efforts, the townspeople stage the pageant as a labor of love to record an outstanding example of cooperative community spirit. Aside from one or two professionals in the title roles, every member of the cast is a citizen of either Hemet or San Jacinto. All production details, including costumes, settings, maintenance, box office and even parking of cars, are performed by townspeople. Studied in SchooL as written by Mrs. Ramona, Jackson, is on the curriculum s in the schools of both Hemet and San Jacinto. Youngsters who study the dramatic pages of the novel appear in the play as children. Many, as they grow up, graduate to more important roles. During the three weekends in which the pageant is staged, business in the two sponsoring communities is virtually at a. standstill. Men and women in all walks of life move en masse to Ramona Bowl, some as performers, some as stage hands, some as service attendants and still others just to view again the stirring story of early days in their valley. The general theme of Ramona is the tragedy of the Indian people. In 1883 Mrs. Jackson came to Los Angeles on a government mission to gather material pertaining to the best-sellin- a. snow-cappe- honest-to-goodne- up-hi- ll Dtsteriq Hypo which La Vic,' on the Rochef; I please, do right. Some hPmJ t s J James w away first-rat- e primroses,! the 50-ac- re TRAGIC LOVERS . . . Juanita Encell and Henry Brandon play the leading roles of Ramona and Alessandro, whose tragic romance forma the theme of the Ramona pageant, spectacular outdoor production Ramona Bowl near Hemet, Calif. staged annually in the mountain-swept Indians. From her pen emerged the pages of the novel which continues to thrill adventure-seekinchildren. g Based on History. Most of the important incidents in the book actually occurred in San Jacinto valley, the home iof the characters in the story. Mrs. Jack-so- n conceived the idea for Ramona after learning of the tragic experiences of an Indian couple, Juan Diego and Ramona, who lived in the valley. Tattered records of San Jacinto justice court, as written by Justice Samuel V. Tripp, contain the story of the shooting of an Indian, Juan Diego, by a white man, Sam Temple. Diego, the records reveal, owned a plot of land containing water, a site which was cherished by certain white men. A trip into San Jacinto one day brought disaster to Diego. He made the trip on horseback, tying his mount in front of the general store. In town, Diego had a couple of drinks and became confused, with the result that he rode away on another horse. Although he rode directly home, Diego was branded as a horse thief in the eyes of Sam Temple. It is recounted that Temple borrowed a shotgun, formed a posse and rode away in the direction of Diegos land. He returned with the story of having recovered a stolen horse and having killed an Indian in the process. True to Life Climax. This incident gave Mrs. Jackson the climax for her story, and she ..... The United Nations at Lake Success has had to cut personnel, for lack of money. . . , The irony of It! A mere fraction of any major nations military budget would be more than In short, the world sufficient. is pinching pennies for peace at the same time it is straining; every financial sinew In preparation for war. The epitaph for the 20th century may well read: Billions for War and Hate Not One Cent for Trust and Hope. i ago,thV to wanted soi just the has now. aband chance BUSINESS jrie, encoi ieai W1 i he had ju Washington Ticker: Touch of irony Inventions ft bition, pi In Washington: The pins and passes Box 4245-him wher transposed it into her novel after used to identify the secret service CLOTHM changing the names to Alessandro (in the senate gallery) are red! and Jim Farrap. . Have our intelligence services LADIES FULL favorit Direct from the checked the report that the French ceive In the picturesque setting of the best picture) counon MacArthurs profit. Ramona Bowl, with its 50 acres representative LAI. erything cil, General Pechkoff, is really the of natural mountainside studded In all apparen Sheer Rayon Russian of the son writer, great with trails, this climax and the jollywooi Maxim Gorki? . . , The four peacq Nylons First love story of Ramona and Alev Also Vb . But ei treaties before the senate are obsosandro is brought to life in the Cheaper de four for Write infers even ratified. lete before they are spectacular pageant. Distric . The great, big, beautiful invesOlej.b Abandoned during the war years, si They1 of the U. S. Maritime comsince it is almost imperative to visit tigation risoner; mission is ripening into full and FARM MAC the play by automobile, the Ramona y broui odorous bloom. . . . Poor Henry Cas- WESTERN BED pageant has been seen by more Sale kjl (one of our favorite commen- BONNER CEDAlf sidy than 350,000 spectators during its 19 made 'the fluff of the day on seasons. Last year the play was tators) ad to S' the News of the World menu. H.. MISCE viewed by more than 50,000 spectaher co Monster said: Foreign ackchelly tors in its eight performances. we in "The 1 Bevin. Office Furniture, he took With the exception of last season, inf Machine, SALT LABI the di Ramona always has been presented SB West Broilvi). Touch of Irony: The strugon three consecutive weekends, gle over Greece might result in ROLL Develtpei these playing !n the afternoons of each war another yet global 2 High Gloss Fra a ay 25c. i Saturday and Sunday. This year the sizes, Greeces population is less than FOX STUDIOS thrown schedule calls for performances on New York Citys and the whole eventi April April 7 and May country is as large as North SEEDS, F ts stelli Carolina. Gains Laurels Rapidly. ONION Plant Oy and E The Ramona pageant originally Ish, 500 postpaid U, plan Broccoli Signs of the Times: Bargains are bage, after May was started as a publicity enterplants coming back. The houseboat sitting Lake Mead Plaitfi prise by the joint chamber of commerce organizations of Hemet and on the comer of 52nd and 6th now San Jacinto. From this pioneer is marked down to only $5,900. . , . Sixty-cehaircut signs are showing start, lit has become one of the recognized outdoor spectacles of the up again in many barber shops. . . . Cabbies report their biz is off 40 per nation. cent Then howcum you still cant over conlast season and Taking a keb, hardly almost? . . . Irvtinuing this year as the plays pro- get RaKavadiaSoMsf duction executive is Adrian Awan, ing Berlin, the poor songwriter, netWbsnuei ted $650,000 in taxes) only (after Ing gu, soar for prominent many years in pro- 1946. . . . the prescribe The Anniversary Waltz ducing outdoor pageants. For sev(ptometierel Be the Jolson is the first . y or dot flicker) eral seasons he was connected with (from to as. 2S i to waltz make the Hit Parade, they California state fairs. He also in many years. . . . Howies staged the famed Pilgrimage Play say, in Hollywood and, since its incep- now gives you flavored toothpicks. tion, has been connected with Civic Such airs. . . . Some employment Light Opera in both Los Angeles agencies are sending wealthy widand San Francisco. Currently he is ows and dowagers on assignments as baby-sitterBreaks the loneliJust a Drops producing the revival of the famous ness, etc. . . . Sudden thawt: They're Mission Play, another early CaliforiTwo in Feoff nia historical pageant, which is reviving everything on Broadway OIL seen annually in the Mission Play- except Broadway. OUR house in San Gabriel, Calif. Some locals were wondering APPLICATOR MAKES BLACK why so many returning vets are LEAF 40 GO bitter, . . . Maybe, said one, MUCH FARTHER its because the war has Buy only in factory to intuit changed things. full ttnngth. Most likely, said an SALINAS, CALIF. Salinas, the Its because the war hasnt. lettuce capital of the world, is caring for its war hero, Arthur Me The Norwegian ambassador stated Bride, who lost his eyesight in the that the Norwegian government has Battle of the Bulge. no objection to Kirsten Flagstad, the Erection of a home for McBride opera singer now in the U. S., bewill be started soqn with a portion coming an American citizen. To of the $13,000 donated by people the men and women of the United from Salinas and nearby areas. The States armed forces: Please do Women In youi home will be built in a new sub something about this functional mWoi woman, who division on a $1,500 lot anonymously before and during the war was not lar to women cts flashes, nervoia donated to the war hero. Furniture on our team. . . . Kirsten tired feelings? Tt Flagstad also will be donated. entertained the Quislings after Plnkham's Veg they relieve such W"1 invaded her native land The Monterey county board of suA voice for this purpon Taken regulawj pervisors has approved placing of which could lift itself in song amid pound helps the screams of torture of its own a newsstand in the courthouse lobdlstnj against such country certainly cant mean much by to be operated by McBride. reported benefit! tofilt 1 stomachic when it swears allegiance to the American flag. Of course the Norwegian government has no obNo Time for Mischief jection to her becoming an American citizen! . . . SEATTLE, WASH. Norway doesnt Marillyn want her, which is one very good Brooks, 13, is too busy to get into reason for the United States mischief. She not to paints pictures, models in clay, makes dolls and dei take her. signs dresses. In addition, she is a Headline; Hundred pianist, raises vegetables, swims Million Acres of U. S. Land Vaand roller skates. For the last two cant. And four million vets years she has received straight and their families need a "A's on her report cards. Your kldnffJ place to live. waste mstt ' WEL-WE- Re-p- 19-2- 26-2- 3-- 1 1.1 nt Gason Home Town Cares For Blinded Hero ex-G.- I., ... j ... AUTHENTIC ATMOSPHERE , . . California's colorful and romantic past is recreated in the Ramona historical pageant. Here a posse thunders across the mountainside stage, where Helen Hunt g Jacksons novel. Ramona, is presented by residents of Hemet and San Jacinto, Calif. re best-sellin- Bed Banners, Binging Bells Would End Traffic Menace WYO. - CHEYENNE, Climaxing and aft, and have two bells, six revolt of Wyoming residents inches it diameter and capable of the reckless tactics adopted being heard 500 yards, which would ly visiting California motorists, a ring constantly while the car is in motion." Provision would be made bJ was introduced in the state to require vehicles from the for the visitor to lease saifl flags, GoUen State to be equipped with bells and other accouterments at rod banners and loud bells. the point of entry for $2 a trip. Introduced by Rep. C. W. Jeffrey, The biff emphasizes that while the bill would require California Wyoming citizens in their zel for cars entering Wyoming to carry two exemplifying western red flags three feet square, fore are most desirous of hospitalitya extending tl-ain- s. sir popular s. Vie a may c0 ... Forester Lyle F. Watts is a question ss uhtcb i, that 4,7. f. Many Back Saving Of Primitive Areas Now facing Uncle Sams Chief Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower smiles at Betsy Ilar-risin walking. proficiency Betsy has been praetising at the crippled children's training center in her community a center maintained by the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults through the annual Easter seal sale. The little girl is one of 336,-04- 0 children la this country between 5 and 19 years of age who are so handicapped as to need special education. Someday Betsy expects to walk without mechanical aids. 4) lH Midnight Memos: In Staging Drama News Analyst and Commentator. almost as hotly disputed as German reparations at the Moscow conference. As guardian of the nations great national forest wilderness areas, he has to give a yes or no answer fairly soon. Watts headache concerns the San Gorgonio primitive area in Southern Californias San Bernardino National forest one of Americas few remaining remnants of wilderness which conservationists hope to preserve for future generations. For several years, the skiers who so they can get like to ride the most out of their down-hil- l sport have fixed their sun goggles on the fine snow slopes deep within this primitive area. Not all skiers, mind you some like San Gorgonio as is the deep, cool woods, a large green meadow, Dollar and Dry a 600 Residents of Two Towns Unite By BAUKIIAGE WNU Service, 1616 Eye Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. One of the hardWASHINGTON. est things to recognize is history in the making. We often live through moments of catastrophic and cata- 8s5 cordial welcome to residents of California," still the traffic toll attributed to residents of that state is described as most appalling. Irked by the proposal, Edgar E. Lampton, Californias motor vehicles director, commented: If Wyoming passes the law, well encourage California motorists to choose another route east. Besides those dangerous cowboy drivers, state U full of mountains Sounds in the Night: At Leon & Eddie's: Roses are red. Vilets are blue I11"6 one April Fools but so many of Day you At Embassy: Everyone can become a success, but it doesnt become everyone. . depSi thing ln..the, envious the higher you eet, lower they hit. At Yank Sing: He never worries about "ey- specially if he owes it." . . GiaiS. Hat: "Slnce 1 her ,MM i,k- - f rmum "3 kidney. not act ss N'W'VJl move lmpudnjs too poison msehinfbody uf Symptomheed 3 porsistsnt r p under the rV A aaxioty end j Other sign order ere tea too frequent There show treatment Deans Fill pew friends They bsvei Are reeomtneno". country over. |