anaheim-gazette 1923-01-04

MEXICAN COLONY TO BE ANNEXED TO CITY THE TRUSTEES DECIDE TO ADD THREE HUNDRED ACRES TO CORPORATE LIMITS Tract Extends to the North and West, and Will Add Considerable to the Taxable Property—Readjustment of Real Estate Assessments to Be Made in Order to Give All Property a Just Valuation—Marble Finish for Lobby of City Hall Agreed Upon. Extension of the city limits by the addition of more territory on the north and west was decided upon by the trustees Thursday night. The addition contains an area of 300 acres and is populated by more than a hundred people, although there are only 33 voters in the district. A large geles streets, assessing them at the highest figure, and graduating the assessment from that point outward. It is also stated that assessments in all parts of town are uneven, because of the rise in values in some places and the added improvements. City Clerk Merritt cited one instance where property, which recently sold for $3500, was assessed at $400. HENRY STRATHMAN DIES UNDER WHEELS OF TRUCK Attempted to Climb Aboard While the Vehicle Was in Motion While attempting to climb aboard a truck, that he might secure a ride while returning to his home after completing his day's work, Henry H. Strathman, plasterer, residing in Anaheim, was instantly killed Friday evening when one of the rear wheels of the truck passed over his head, crushing his skull, causing instant death. The unfortunate man was employed with Contractor J. E. Lechtner, who is building a new house in La Habra. Strathman was plastering the house and at the end of his day's work started toward Fullerton on his way home. A large truck, owned by the Prouds, of La Habra, came along, PHONE C TO MAKE ADDITI CAMPAIGN OF PLANNED IN FOR Hundred Thousand Spent in County Anaheim to Get Heavy Increase Extensions Necessary board to Be Installed Be Placed Under City. One evidence of county is indicate dented increase in ice during the past the entire county has been straining keep pace with the especially true of Extension of the city limits by the addition of more territory on the north and west was decided upon by the trustees Thursday night. The addition contains an area of 300 acres and is populated by more than a hundred people, although there are only 33 voters in the district. A large portion of the population are Mexicans; and there are few voters among them. The territory comprised in the addition is as follows: Starting at the intersection of Lemon street, and the state highway, the boundary follows an alley north to Romneya drive thence east for some distance across Spadra road, thence south to La Paloma avenue, at a point just west of the intersection of Citron street, thence west to Loara road, thence south to North street, thence east to Palm street. The property recently purchased as a permanent site for the Valencia Orange show is situated in this tract, and the Chamber of Commerce has been working on the extension plans, as it is the desire of the directors to bring the grounds within the city limits in order that water and other conveniences may be obtained. Several weeks ago the Mexicans of Sonoratown made a pathetic appeal to the trustees for admission of their homes into the city because they were suffering for the lack of pure water, and the city was unable to extend its service beyond the corporate lines. Their petition was given due consideration, and the board deemed it advisable to grant the request and bring them into the fold for sanitary reasons. Because of the lack of pure water, sewer and health regulations sickness was prevalent there, and many contagious diseases originated in the colony. With an abundance of pure water, the board of health formaldehyding the houses occasionally, and the city garbage man making regular visits, the atmosphere will undoubtedly be purified. The health of the community will be improved, and a menace to the entire city removed. This is the largest addition that has ever been made to the city, and will add considerable to the assessed valuation. The petition presented to the board was signed by 21 voters, and several others favor it. The trustees decided to meet in adjourned session Strathman, plasterer, residing in Anaheim, was instantly killed Friday evening when one of the rear wheels of the truck passed over his head, crushing his skull, causing instant death. The unfortunate man was employed with Contractor J. E. Lechtner, who is building a new house in La Habra. Strathman was plastering the house and at the end of his day's work started toward Fullerton on his way home. A large truck, owned by the Prouds, of La Habra, came along driven by Lawrence Proud. Strathman attempted to board the truck, but missed his footing, falling under the wheels. The body was taken to the Angus McAulay funeral parlors in Fullerton to await an inquest. A pathetic scene was enacted when Mr. McAulay later drove to Anaheim to notify the family. Mrs. Strathman had the supper all prepared and the three small children were playing about the house, while she was standing out in front awaiting the coming of the husband and father. Mr. McAulay told the sad news to the wife, who became frantic with grief. An inquest was held at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, the jury returning a verdict of accidental death. Strathman was 42 years of age and leaves a wife and three children, besides numerous relatives and a large number of friends. Mrs. Strathman is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Moeblus. Funeral was held Tuesday at McAulay's, Rev. Bode, of St. Michael's church, conducting the services. ORANGE COUNTY IS NATURE'S WONDERLAND Here is What One Man is Doing on an Acre A home, good food and not profit of $11.50 per day, $345 per month, or $4197.50 per year—that is the story of the income from one acre of ground under good management, as disclosed by J. T. Simmons, 806 West Chapman street, Orange. Simmons is 66 years old and declares he will retire as soon as he can find a buyer for his property. Simmons started operations three years ago. His story is a criterion of what can be done on an acre by one who utilizes his own time and every inch of available space, and couples their use with good business management. One evidence of county is indicated dented increase in ice during the past; the entire county has been straining keep pace with these especially true of a larger percentage of been installed than change in the county been equalled in two California. In order to keep mand the Pacific coast spend one hundred in this county during tensions and imprison service, a good poor expended in Anahilthe contemplated in Morrow, county main company said: "Several new swans will be installed at change at a cost $18,000: This work completed by Sept.aerial construction from North Los Angeles means that the limit in an underground of $9600: Moving lead from Los Angeles eastern section of get it off the busy cost approximately." "Relief will be given Orange-Santa Ana installations at Org $10,000. An outside is planned for this." "Fullerton will add additional cable plan of the city and extracts demanding $12,000 will be spent." "The same amount Placentia for additions and enlargement this exchange." "Four sections o viding two local areas with sufficient equiv 305 subscribers will ent magneto central The work will cost and will be complete 1923." "Additional telephone calls along Euclid." hyding the houses occasionally, and the city garbage man making regular visits, the atmosphere will undoubtedly be purified. The health of the community will be improved, and a menace to the entire city removed. This is the largest addition that has ever been made to the city, and will add considerable to the assessed valuation. The petition presented to the board was signed by 21 voters, and several others favor it. The trustees decided to meet in adjourned session tonight in order to further consider the matter, and take steps toward calling an election, which will probably be held about the middle of February. The board decided to change the plans for finishing the lobby of the city hall, using marble instead of oak as provided in the original plans. M. Eugene Durfee drew up the specifications and refused to accept a fee for his services, for which the board extended him a vote of thanks. The contractors, Wilson & Bever, presented figures showing that the change would add $5900 to the cost of the building. The report was accepted and the change ordered. The Chamber of Commerce asked permission to place an electric sign on top of the water tower, bearing the word "Anaheim" in illuminated letters five feet high. The sign will be 34 feet long, and will weigh 1200 pounds. City Manager Steward explained that a 70-mile gale exercised a pressure of 40 pounds to the foot, but a Santa Ana wind never blew more than 35 miles. He declined to give an opinion as to whether the tower could stand the pressure, and it was decided to make a thorough investigation before permission was given to install the sign. A readjustment of the assessment of real estate was decided upon, and immediate work will begin upon it in order that a new assessment can begin March 1. The proposal is to use the four corners at Center and Los An- The railroad commission has denied a rehearing in the case of the United Stages, Inc., to transfer to O. R. Fuller certain operative rights of an automobile stage line between Los Angeles and San Diego. Simmons is 66 years old and declares he will retire as soon as he can find a buyer for his property. Simmons started operations three years ago. His story is a criterion of what can be done on an acre by one who utilizes his own time and every inch of available space, and couples their use with good business management. On the acre is located a bungalow, with one two-room apartment and two one room apartments, in addition to apartments occupied by the owner and his wife. Rent from the three apartments net the owner $1.50 per day. Simmons has 600 chickens. He did not have figures available as to the average return per hen for the year 1921, but recapitulation of returns for 1920 disclosed that he netted $3.65 per hen. He says that the 1921 record probably will not equal that of the previous year, by reason of the fact that eggs have sold at lower prices. After taking care of 600 chickens, Simmons still finds time to feed and take care of 200 rabbits. He asserts that in the last three months he has netted $124 per month from the sale of these animals. He also buys hares, and every Thursday slaughters from 100 to 150 and takes them to market in Los Angeles, where he finds ready sale for them at prices that are satisfactory. From his purchases he selects the best does, breeds them and sells the best of the offspring. A plot of alfalfa furnishes all the green feed needed for the chickens and rabbits. The railroad commission has denied a rehearing in the case of the United Stages, Inc., to transfer to O. R. Fuller certain operative rights of an automobile stage line between Los Angeles and San Diego. Placentia for additional this exchange. "Four sections of viding two local areas with sufficient equiv 305 subscribers will ent magneto central. The work will cost and will be completed 1923." "Additional telephone cipherally along Euclidean installed at Garden pense of $4500. Toll calls of the of the Pacific Telephone company gained 53 ber, District Manager Local calls gained 8 stations, with net cember now 1719. new stations now Anaheim's gain for phone stations, prece 20 per cent or better 22 per cent, amount exchange started thist stations. Unless anaheim's percentage largest of any exch Telephone company Burbank, Culver Cibles." AHEIM GAZETE 1923 Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 4, 1922 PHONE COMPANY TO MAKE LARGE ADDITIONS CAMPAIGN OF IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED IN THE COUNTY FOR 1923 Hundred Thousand Dollars to Be Spent in County During the Year, Anaheim to Get the Lion's Share—Heavy Increase in Business Makes Extensions Necessary—New Switch board to Be Installed, and Wires to Be Placed Underground in This City. One evidence of the growth of this county is indicated by the unprecedented increase in the telephone service during the past year. Throughout the entire county the Pacific company has been straining its resources to keep pace with the demands. This is especially true of Anaheim, where a amateur antennae installer. "A grieved telephone lineman has expressed the thought somewhat pliably in his statement to the effect that his work has always been hard enough without the added duty of cutting away a group of antennae every time he has to ascend pole. While he might ascend a pole without much trouble, being able to see these at attachments, his descent is made hazardous because, not being able to see what is below him, his feet may run afoul of an unexpected wire and a bad fall result. "The same lineman points out that the attachment of wires other than those properly installed on poles by the company to give its patrons service, is a possible cause of service interruption and a hazard to himself and others. Antennae falling on pedestrians, or across telephone and electric light and power wires will cause a lot of trouble, and the telephone company has been forced to take the stand that attachments of this nature to their poles institute a serious menace and requests the cooperation of radio enthusiasts in doing away with this hazard." CIVIL WAR VETERAN WINS ANOTHER BATTLE GROWTH OF CITY DURING YEAR JUST PAST BUILDING PERMITS DURING 1922 AGGREGATED MILLION AND HALF DOLLARS Business Houses Costing Nearly $300,000 Erected During Year, and the Amount Spent for Apartment Housed Reached $120,000—Large Majority of New Structures Were Residences, But Demand for Dwellings Has Not Diminished—Large Building Program for 1923. While all the cities of southern California have enjoyed a substantial growth during the past year, the advancement of Anaheim has been phenomenal, considering that we have had no unhealthy boom. Business has increased gradually, property values have steadily advance, and the in... One evidence of the growth of this county is indicated by the unprecedented increase in the telephone service during the past year. Throughout the entire county the Pacific company has been straining its resources to keep pace with the demands. This is especially true of Anaheim, where a larger percentage of new phones has been installed than in any other exchange in the county, and has only been equalled in two or three cities in California. In order to keep up with the demand the Pacific company expects to spend one hundred thousand dollars in this county during this year in extensions and improvements of the service, a good portion of this to be expended in Anaheim. Speaking of the contemplated improvements, E. S. Morrow, county manager of the company said: "Several new switchboard sections will be installed at the Anaheim exchange at a cost of approximately $18,000. This work probably will be completed by September, 1923. The aerial construction will be removed from North Los Angeles street, which means that the lines will be carried in an underground conduit, at a cost of $9600. Moving the "heavy, toll" lead from Los Angeles street to the eastern section of the city in order to get it off the busy thoroughfare will cost approximately $4000." "Relief will be given to the existing Orange-Santa Ana trunk cable by new installations at Orange at a cost of $10,000. An outside plant extension is planned for this exchange." "Fullerton will be provided with additional cable plant in various parts of the city and extensions to new tracts demanding service. More than $12,000 will be spent in this work." "The same amount will be spent at Placentia for additional cable extensions and enlargements planned for this exchange." "Four sections of switchbord providing two local and two toll positions with sufficient equipment to care for 305 subscribers will replace the present magneto central office at Newport. The work will cost more than $20,000 and will be completed by March 1, 1923." "Additional telephone facilities, principally along Euclid avenue, will be and others. Antennae falling on pedestrians, or across telephone and electric light and power wires will cause a lot of trouble, and the telephone company has been forced to take the stand that attachments of this nature to their poles institute a serious memoir and requests the cooperation of radio enthusiasts in doing away with this hazard." CIVIL WAR VETERAN WINS ANOTHER BATTLE John Conrad Convince Judge West That He Is Sane The mind of John Conrad, 82, civil war veteran, residing at 322 South Philadelphia street, caused him to re-enact and revision the stirring days of '61-'65 according to authorities, who issued a warrant for his arrest on the grounds of insanity. Conrad, it was said, had been dismissed from the soldier's home at Sawtelle, when believing that he was defending himself from "a rebel," he stabbed a fellow soldier there. He has been living at Anaheim since then and has frightened his wife and neighbors for carrying and displaying one knife with which he is said to have done the cutting, according to the complaint. He is under the delusion, officials callm, that attempts are being made by "enemy forces" on his life. At his hearing before Judge West Friday Conrad was discharged, the court declaring that there was no evidence to prove that he was insane. "Don't separate me from my wife," Conrad pleaded. "She is absolutely dependent upon me. I am her eyes. She can't see and can't hear very well." "If you send my husband away, send me with him," the little woman sobbed. "I couldn't get along without him." The complaint in the case failed to contribute any convincing testimony. Several attorneys, listening to the proceedings, volunteered their services, should any be necessary. Conrad was kept at the county hospital Thursday night; his wife spent the night with friends in Anaheim. Their reunion was touching, their gratitude at the dismissal of the charges profuse. Conrad "was with Bill Sherman in his last battle," he told the court. Judge West ordered that a cottage at the county hospital be given up to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad, and they will make their future home there, paying a nominal rent. Their sole income While all the cities of southern California have enjoyed a substantial growth during the past year, the advancement of Anaheim has been phenomenal, considering that we have had no unhealthy boom. Business has increased gradually, property values have steadily advance, and the increased population and income from its industrial pursuits have justified the expenditure of every dollar invested in new buildings, and new business enterprises. Scores of new business ventures have enlarged the city's commercial life during the year, and although they all report a satisfactory business they have not curtailed the trade of the older houses established before their arrival. Not a single failure has been recorded in the city during the year, although two or three small concerns have closed out because of excessive rents, or inability to find suitable rooms. Many of the city's costliest business blocks were erected during the year, adding a large number of store rooms, but the owners experienced no difficulty in renting the rooms. In fact many of them were contracted for before the buildings were erected. The permits taken out for business buildings during the year fell a little short of $300,000. During the year seven apartment or rooming houses have been erected, the total cost being $120,000. These range in cost from $3500 to $50,000. The largest of these is the Biltmore apartments on North Los Angeles street, opposite the Elks' club house, built by C. L. Head. It is one of the most beautiful and best appointed apartment houses in the county, the cost being $50,000. These seven houses will probably accommodate a population of 200. The total number of permits taken out during the year was 350, an average of almost one day, including Sunday, and the total cost of the buildings was a million and a half dollars. Three-fourths of these permits were issued for desidences, costing all the way from $500 to $20,000. In addition to these many public buildings have been erected during the year. The finest of these are the city hall, not yet completed, which will cost considerably over $100,000, and Zion Lutheran church, finished a Placentia for additional cable extensions and enlargements planned for this exchange. "Four sections of switchbord providing two local and two toll positions with sufficient equipment to care for 305 subscribers will replace the present magneto central office at Newport. The work will cost more than $20,000 and will be completed by March 1, 1923. "Additional telephone facilities, principally along Euclid avenue, will be installed at Garden Grove at an expense of $4500. Toll calls of the Anaheim exchange of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company gained 53 daily over November, District Manager E. A. Beard said. Local calls gained 500 per day. Total stations, with net gains of 23 in December now 1719. Twenty orders for new stations now remain to be filled. Anaheim's gain for the year in telephone stations, predicted by Beard at 20 per cent or better was more than 22 per cent, amounting to 313. The exchange started this year with 1406 stations. Unless all signs fail, Anaheim's percentage gain will be the largest of any exchange in the Pacific Telephone company's system, except Burbank, Culver City and Paso Robles. DON'T HITCH ANTENNAE TO TELEPHONE POLES Linemen Are Peeved Over Action of Radio Boys Amateur radio operators are causing the telephone company considerable trouble in the county, according to E. S. Morrow, the manager. He says: "The encroachment of radio antennae on telephone poles is causing more grief than the radio fan supposes, and the telephone people would appreciate the exercise of a little restraint on the part of the enthusiastic Conrad was kept at the county hospital Thursday night; his wife spent the night with friends in Anaheim. Their reunion was touching, their gratitude at the dismissal of the charges profuse. Conrad "was with Bill Sherman in his last battle," he told the court. Judge West ordered that a cottage at the county hospital be given up to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad, and they will make their future home there, paying a nominal rent. Their sole income is the pension which the old veteran draws from the government in payment for his three-year services in the civil war. Up to the last day of December he was drawing $50 a month. Thanks to the enactment of Senator Bursom's bill, he will get $72. ALL RECORDS SHATTERED To County Recorder Justine Whitnel, 1922 meant just an ever-increasing amount of work. The past was unprecedented in the volume of the documents recorded, figures available showed. Totals furnished by Miss Whitney indicated that all previous records had been shattered. For instance, during the twelve months of 1922, the recorder and her assistants received, and noted on the books, 28,100 documents, not including certificates. More than 93 documents placed on file every day that the office was open—that was the figure. Last year, when 24,932 documents were entered, a record was attained. Yet in 1922, the number was bettered by 3168, or by about ten more papers each day. The ever-increasing population of Orange county is the reason for the increase, Miss Whitney asserted. "Orange county is making swift strides forward," the recorder said. "There is no prospect of a let-up in the increases. The year of 1923 will, in my opinion, exceed 1922 by a larger number than 1922 exceeded 1921." In addition to these many public buildings have been erected during the year. The finest of these are the city hall, not yet completed, which will cost considerably over $100,000, and Zion Lutheran church, finished a couple of months ago at a cost of $45,000. The additional high school buildings, costing $175,000, were completed during the year, but the permits were taken out and the buildings begun in 1921. During the year the city has made a surprising growth in wealth and has extended its corporate lines to take in the overflow, but the extent of its increase in population is a matter of guesswork. All the new residences, the new rooming houses, and the new apartments in upper stories of room-houses are occupied, and the demand for dwelling places is just as great now as a year ago. It is confidently predicted that the year 1923 will surpass the old year in building operations. FINDS COUNTY'S HEALTH IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Dr. Mitchell, New Health Officer, is pleased With Situation Orange county, despite its rapid growth and increase in population, has retained an exceptionally high health record from the standpoint of a sanitary inspector in the opinion of Dr. W. Leland Mitchell, recently appointed county health officer, who has been making a survey of the districts under his jurisdiction. Dr. Mitchell has charge of all health promotion activities outside of incorporated city areas in the county. The ZETTE Number 9 OF CITY G YEAR PAST ITS DURING 1922 MILLION AND DOLLARS Hosting Nearly $300, Long Year, and the Apartment Hous000—Large Major. Features Were Resiand for Dwellings Hatched—Large Build1923. Lines of southern Caliced a substantial past year, the addition has been photing that we have bloom. Business has property values since, and the in- county health department was created by the fusion of county funds and apportioned funds of the Rockfeller foundation. Three positions were to be filled in the department on the arribal of Dr. Mitchell several weeks ago. The three positions were sanitary inspector, county nurse and secretary to the county health officer. W. W. Chandler, who has resigned from the position of deputy city health officer under Dr. John I. Clark, city health officer of Santa Ana, has been appointed to fill the position of county sanitary inspector. His new duties began January 2. The other two positions will not be filled until next month, Dr. Mitchell said. At that time he said he will have more office room and be in a postion to properly direct his proposed organization. "The work of this department," Dr. Mitchell explained in commenting on the coming year's activities, "will be divided into three parts or phases, that of the control of cummunicable disease; sanitary inspection of all districts under the department's jurisdiction, including various industrial plants, packing houses and factories, and the sanitary inspection of dairies in the county. CITIZENS EXTEND WELCOME TO NEW YEAR NUMEROUS PARTIES REMAIN UP TO GREET THE BIRTH OF 1923 Church Bells Ring, Whistles Blow and Sirens Screetch, as Old Year Dies and New One Steps In—Thousand Anaheimers See Tournament of Roses at Pasadena, and Cheer the City's Beautiful Float—Silver Cup Awarded to This City for Its Exhibit. The birth of 1923 at midnight Sunday, was hailed with considerable noise, a large portion of the population forsaking their beds and waiting to greet and welcome the new year. Numerous parties were given at private residences, most of the churches held services or entertainments that The work of this department," Dr. Mitchell explained in commenting on the coming year's activities, "will be divided into three parts or phases, that of the control of cummicable disease, sanitary inspection of all districts under the department's jurisdiction, including various industrial plants, packing houses and factories, and the sanitary inspection of dairies in the county. "A few cases of communicable disease exist in Orange county today, but they are few in number, and at present, I should say, of no danger to the county at large. "In the industrial and dairy field I believe our work will consist mainly of abatement of nuisances. Routine conditions in general at these places are sanitary and up to the standard, judging from results of my visits and reports of inspectors." COLLECTOR'S FIGURES SHOW HEAVY POPULATION INCREASE Orange County Gained 53 Per Cent Since 1920, Says Goodcell Orange county increased 53 per cent in population between 1920 and 1922, according to figures compiled by Collector of Internal Revenue Rex Goodcell. This county ranked second in percentage of gain. Los Angeles being first. Goodcell's survey was offered as striking evidence of growth of population and in income-producing power of the southern California internal revenue district. It was forwarded to Washington. This is the first information of this character, according to report, ever authorized for publication by the internal revenue bureau. Fifteen per cent of the taxpayers filed after March 15 of each year, and these are not included in the totals. With this 15 per cent applied to the district total of 165,338, the grand total of personal returns filed in southern California in 1922 for 1921 taxes was 190,139. Corporation and partnership returns are not included. Collector Goodcell's survey shows that 54,504 more returns were filed in the district as a whole in 1922 rather than in 1920, an increase of 40 per cent. On a basis of every eighth person filing a return this calls for a growth in population of 436,032. In Los Angeles county, comparing 1923 with 1920, the increase was 54.7 Roses at Pasadena, and Cheer the City's Beautiful Float—Silver Cup Awarded to This City for Its Exhibit. The birth of 1923 at midnight Sunday, was hailed with considerable noise, a large portion of the population forsaking their beds and waiting to greet and welcome the new year. Numerous parties were given at private residences, most of the churches held services or entertainments that lasted until the birth of the new day, and the California theatre lowered the curtain on the last show as the clock struck twelve. The few peace-loving citizens who had gone quietly to bed at the usual hour, were awakened at midnight by the clang of church bells, the screech of whistles and the boom of guns. For half an hour the merry din kept up before it subsided, permitting the peace-loving citizens to resume their broken slumbers. All the business houses of the city were closed Monday. New Year's day was an ideal summer day, and a large majority of the people left town. Hundreds of them went to Pasadena and helped swell the crowd of 300,000 people who witnessed the Rose Tournament parade and the football game. All returned without mishap, and were pleased with the fact that the float entered by this city was mentioned by the judges as worthy of a prize, and was awarded a silver cup. It was a beautiful creation, ten by twenty feet in dimensions, and was symbolic of the California Valencia Orange Show. It was designed and created under the direction of P. G. Alen a noted artist. The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce also had another beautiful float in the parade. It was a Lincoln car, donated by George Dunton. It was decorated by F. A. Yungbluth and Miss Elizabeth Siegel, two local artists, and was driven by Harry Riley, president of the chamber. It carried several directors of the chamber, and H. A. Dickel, a former director, was one of the passengers. THE SECOND ANNUAL TRACTOR SCHOOL The agricultural extension service is offering a one-week school of instruction in gas engine care and operation at the O. P. Rust ranch, 619 North Palm street, Anaheim, January THE SECOND ANNUAL TRACTOR SCHOOL The agricultural extension service is offering a one-week school of instruction in gas engine care and operation at the O. P. Rust ranch, 619 North Palm street, Anaheim, January 29th to February 3rd, inclusive. A registration fee of $2.00 will be charged each student taking the course. The course will consist of lectures, demonstrations and practice work on adjusting, repairing and overhauling. About two hours each day will be spent in lecture demonstration, covering such subjects as gas engine parts and principles of operation, fuels, carburetor, magnitos, cooling systems, lubrication, transmission of power, tractor operation, tractor management, adjusting etc. Practice work will be given the remaining six hours in the shop. This will consist of shop demonstrations in adjusting, timing, trouble shooting and overhauling of used tractors. The shop work will be divided into three parts: (1) Bench repairing, work on machines or tractor parts, (2) Timing and trouble shooting, (3) Overhauling of used tractors. This school, like the one held at Santa Ana last year, is primarily for the tractor owner to better fit himself for the most economical care and operation of the machine. Those desiring to register in the school should communicate with the farm advisor's office, 508 North Main street, Santa Ana. Picking of oranges was resumed in this section the first of the week after an idleness of three weeks. All the packing houses will soon be busy shipping the navel crop to market.