anaheim-gazette 1925-06-18

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LV CONCORDIA PARK SCENE OF FUN AND FROLIC TURNFEST LAST SUNDAY PROVED TO BE MOST SPLENDID SUCCESS Thousands of People Highly Entertained With Music, Drama and Athletic Contests—Noted Athletes From a Distance Participated in the Performances—Germania Ladies of Los Angeles Capture Many Prizes. People here know that whenever the Concordia Club gives an entertainment it is certain to be something worth seeing, consequently Concordia Park was crowded with spectators Sunday to hear the music and see the stunts performed at the Fourteenth District Turnfest. This district takes in Los Angeles and San Diego, consequently tuners from those two cities as well. Smallest Class Of Graduates at Capistrano High To San Juan Capistrano Union high school comes the unique distinction of having the smallest number of graduates of any high school in Orange county. It was learned from Principal John S. Malcolm. Only four pupils will receive diplomas. They are Lella Rosenbaum, Marjorie Callis, Willie Jimenez and Herbert Stroschelm. Quality of scholarship will more than make up for quantity. Principal Malcolm declared, explaining that the small number was due to the limited attendance at the school. It was added, however, that with completion of the new Coast highway from Newport Beach to Capistrano, and resultant building operations, the attendance at school is expected to grow from year to year. Graduation exercises will be held Friday evening, June 13, in the high school auditorium. Prof. Harold J. Stonler, executive secretary of the University of Southern California, will deliver the commencement address. Incalculate sermon will be preached in the high school auditorium Sunday evening, June 14, by Dr. Louis Tinning, pastor of the San Juan Capistrano Presbyterian church. MANAGER TRI Check Up Star After checking paying the bills, California Valencia themselves with money on hand, starting next year than one hundred visited the show to one-third more than any previous exhibits together weceived from concessions which it cost to left a large balance next year's show permanent buildings are ambitious topected that this will next year's show rectors are hopeful annual show will be permanent building now housing the N at San Bernardino. Many permanent People here know that whenever the Concordia Club gives an entertainment it is certain to be something worth seeing, consequently Concordia Park was crowded with spectators Sunday to hear the music and see the stunts performed at the Fourteenth District Turnfest. This district takes in Los Angeles and San Diego, consequently turners from those two cities, as well as other parts, participated in the day's sports. Los Angeles Germania Club captured most of the prizes in the woman's section of the turner features, but the athletic local girls walked off with most of the prizes in the track and field meet. Paul Krempel of Los Angeles, a former brilliant Olympic star, demonstrated that he is not yet a has-been, capturing first in nearly all the events in which he participated. Otto Paul, another champion, also did some brilliant work. One of the intensely interesting events was a wrestling match between Otto Werner and George Klosz, both famous athletes. Werner won the fall in eight minutes. Among the prominent performers and spectators who were present Sunday were Coach Jacobs, Harvard Military School; Coach Trieb, Southern Branch, University of California; Otto Paul, Roman ring champion; Paul Krempel, national champion, and "Pop" Reitz. Following are winners of diplomas: Men—Apparatus and Field 1. Arthur Dick, T. V. G. Club, 78.15 points. 2. Herman Cramer, C. S. D. Club, 74.55 points. 3. John Daxter, T. V. G. Club, 74.25 points. 4. Peter Boy, T. V. G. Club, 73.90 points. 5. Hugo Apel, T. V. G. Club, 73.25 points. 6. Louis Landt, C. S. D. Club, 71.50 points. 7. Carl Schwind, T. V. G. Club, 71.00 points. 8. W. E. Dunn, T. V. G. Club, 69.95 points. 9. Otto Rinke, T. V. G. Club, 68.75 points. First place, apparatus work, Paul Krempel, T. V. G. Ladles—Apparatus and Field 1. Miss A. Kuchenbecker, T. V. G. Club, 60.45 points. 2. Miss Jessie Wacek, T. V. G. Club, 58.15 points. 3. Miss Katherine McIntyre, T. V. G. Club, 56.25 points. 4. Miss Frances Starck, T. V. G. Club, 56.05 points. Men—Field and Track Events 1. Conrad Boye, T. V. G Club, 48.10 points. 2. Albert McCartney, T. V. G Club, 43.55 points. 3. Hugo Apel, T. V. G Club, 42.75 points. 4. Peter Boy, T. V. G Club, 42.45 points. Five Men Drown In Newport Bay Fishing Boat Capsized by Huge Wave—Twelve Rescued Five men were drowned and twelve others would have perished but for the heroic action of bathers when the fishing boat Thelma capsized at the entrance to Newport harbor Sunday. The dead are: Ralph L. Farnsworth, Jonathan A. Morris, William Squires, Edgar Morris and E.E.McClain. The accident happened at the identical spot where a year previously, eight Santa Ana men met death in the same manner. The accident happened also on the same day of the year—the second Sunday in June. A heavy ground swell, 20 test high, was responsible for the disaster, and people are wondering if it were not a return of the 20-foot wave that wrecked the Adleu, in which the Santa Ana men were riding a year before. The accident was witnessed by scores of persons. It was due to fast rescue work, led by Duke Kahanamoku, Hawaiian swimmer, and holder of many world's water marks, that the entire party was not swept to a watery grave. The boat was owned by "Gavvy" Cravath, Laguna Beach, former baseball star with Philadelphia, and by Myron Bland, Riverside merchant. Bland was in charge of the boat at the time of the accident. The bodies of Farnsworth, Jonathan Morris and William Squires were brought to shore at the same time with the rescued men, and valiant first aid work was done in an effort to restore life; the bodies being worked on for hours, but no spark of life was revived. The bodies of Edgar Morris and McClain were not seen by the rescuers who swam around the boat for hours in an effort to find them. Bland said that as his boat rounded the end of the jetty, the first ground swall struck the boat, then another.With the second,the glass in the cabin was broken and water splashed on the motor.swamping it. Realizing that the safety of all men aboard depended on the motor being kept going,Bland bravely dashed into the engine room below,and was there when the third and mighty breaker struck the boat.He remembered nothing together with left a large balance next year's show,permanent buildings are ambitious to bepected that this will next year's show rectors are hopeful annual show will be permanent building now housing the N at San Bernardino. Many permanent instituted by the a permanent en rooms,sewer system buildings,poles and rent an investment $10,000.These l were necessary for were built substantial turs exhibitions,d means that future to start out without for building and eo That the show w ceas is declared p monials of the sh o leading exhibitors,greatest elrus c ever attended.Fu exhibitors in th e l have signified their Board Self Head Melbourne A.C.New Sup Out of 21 appliance of superintendent schools of Anaheim Melbourne A.Gau appointment was proval of the two board,Miss E.K.W Lewiswho w until the retirement and George W.Sli new superintendent sition of assistanc Ontario. Gauer took up sc in 1917 and was a sixth grade in th e following year trail school,and th e visor of physical ed Eueld school.Wi resigned,Gauer b perintendent. He was graduated geles state normal that time he has ta versity of California and Pomona college tario after graduating Kansas,high taught two years. Mr.Gauer it was of the Ontario Bo has served 'in the boy and girl work Club, 60.45 points. 2. Miss Jessie Wacek, T. V. G. Club, 58.15 points. 3. Miss Katherine McIntyre, T. V. G. Club, 56.25 points. 4. Miss Frances Starck, T. V. G. Club, 56.05 points. Men—Field and Track Events 1. Conrad Boye, T. V. G. Club, 48.10 points. 2. Albert McCartney, T. V. G. Club, 43.55 points. 3. Hugo Apel, T. V. G. Club, 42.75 points. 4. Peter Boy, T. V. G. Club, 42.45 points. 5. Carl Schwind, T. V. G. Club, 42.05 points. Ladles—Field and Track Events 1. Miss K. Menne, A. C. Club, 27.85 points. 2. Lillie Brenner, T. V. G. Club, 26.85 points. 3. Elsie Lang, A. C. Club, 25.85 points. 4. Dona McMurtry, A. C. Club, 25.10 points. 5. A. Kuchenbecker, T. V. G. Club, 24.75 points. 6. Della Falkenstein, T. V. G. Club, 24.75 points. 7. Jesse Wacek, T. V. G. Club, 24.65 points. 8. C. Almada, T. V. G. Club, 24.55 points. Special 100-yard dash for ladies won by Katherine Menne, A.C.Club. Special 100-yard dash for men won by Conrad Boye, G.C.Lub. There was a wonderful musical program, Miss Elizabeth Siegel opening it with "Elsa's Dream of Lohengrin," selection from Wagner's opera, Everett Woudsma, noted singer, entertained the audience with several selections, being encored half a dozen times. Miss Anita Desch captured the audience with a Spanish dance and a butterfly dance. There was also a comedy on the stage, which was hugely enjoyed by the large audience."Life on the Rastau Ranch" was the title of it, and the players exhibited great histrionic talent.Characters were played as follows:Rastau Charles RecakeMinna his wife...E.SlegelWilhelm the son...John LaschFriedel adopted son...H.MillerOrgelmann music leader...BlankmelerPechofer,rancher...G.HelmerichsNannahis daughter...M.HochHired Helper...W.Kynast Accompaniments for the various singers were played by Kurt Mueller of the Anaheim Conservatory of Music,and Dutton New Head of Avocado Association Earl C.Dutton prominent local avocado grower, was elected president of the California Avocado Growers' Association at its annual meeting, which was held recently in Los Angeles.Dutton has been associated with the avocado industry since its start and last year served as vice-president of the state association. Gordon F.Blackwood, Glendora, was named vice-president; J.M.Elliott, Los Angeles, was re-elected treasurer,and George B.Hodgkin was chosen secretary.Directors elected are: E.C.Dutton,Anaheim; G.F.Blakewood,Glendora; T.J.Walker,San Fernando; R.M.Teague,San Dimas; L.C.Alles,Carlsbad; F.N.Kelly,Pasadena;William McPherson,Orange; LeoV.Youngworth,Los Angeles; and T.G.SutherlandWhittier. there was much comment on the artistry of his performance.Mrs.Slegel who coached the players for the roles assigned them in the cast of "Rastau,"also won praise for her excellent work Knights of On Long On a 10,000-mile a party of 150 Council No.2507 will leave San Francisco the 21,000-ton line to Cuba.* Included in the and members of the of the United States most extensive event Knights of Colony party will be on to The party will and the canal.A entertained by Pa order. Fourteen days high seas,the M Havana,Cuba,july will be greeted by Machade of Cuba Ruiz of the Cuba. Four days will the principal place the party will pay steamer to Key West Gulf of Mexico.wa a special train. The party will Florida,the oldest United States;the through Texas N zona.A stop wGrand Canyon,and leave for home,a completing a tour miles. During the tour charge will present to all state and california next diamond jubilee c Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 18, 1925 MANAGERS FIND HANDSOME SURPLUS IS LEFT IN TREASURY OF CALIFORNIA VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW Check Up Shows All Bills Paid and Considerable Sum on Hand for Starting Next Year’s Exhibition—Ten Thousand Dollars Spent for Permanent Work After checking up the receipts and paying the bills, managers of the Fifth California Valencia Orange Show find themselves with considerable surplus money on hand, which will be used in starting next year’s exhibition. More than one hundred thousand people visited the show this year, which was one third more than the attendance at any previous exhibition. The gate receipts together with the money received from concessions, paid the $60,000 which it cost to stage the show and left a large balance for use in starting next year’s show, or to apply on the permanent building which the managers are ambitious to erect. It is not expected that this will be built before the next year’s show is given, but the directors are hopeful that the seventh annual show will be held in substantial permanent buildings similar to those now housing the National Orange Show at San Bernardino. Many permanent improvements were up immediately for space at the next show. More fruit was on display at this feature show than has ever been exhibited at any similar show, prominent citrus men declare, and the fame of the California Valencia orange has been spread to every corner of the country and to foreign lands. Much of the prize winning fruit has found its way to the most exclusive tables in the world, mated Manager Stern, who added that requests have come for this fruit long before the gates of the show were opened. The automobile exhibit was the outstanding feature of the show, exhibitors expressing genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were nostalgic in their praises and the vast majority of them Valencia Orange Show were not adhered to in that an exhibitor was chosen as a judge and that the rules were disregarded by the judges themselves in the taking of samples and otherwise, and that by reason of the infraction of the rules the awarding of the prizes was glaringly unfair, and that the statement printed in the papers to the effect that there was no dissensor, of opinion as to the findings of the judges was deliberately false, therefore: “Be It Resolved that the North Orange County Managers’ Club, being the managers of all of the Exchange houses in the North Orange County, expresses genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were nostalgic in their praises and the vast majority of them Valencia Orange Show were not adhered to in that an exhibitor was chosen as a judge and that the rules were disregarded by the judges themselves in the taking of samples and otherwise, and that by reason of the infraction of the rules the awarding of the prizes was glaringly unfair, and that the statement printed in the papers to the effect that there was no dissensor, of opinion as to the findings of the judges was deliberately false, therefore: “Be It Resolved that the North Orange County Managers’ Club, being the managers of all of the Exchange houses in the North Orange County, expresses genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were nostalgic in their praises and the vast majority of them Valencia Orange Show were not adhered to in that an exhibitor was chosen as a judge and that the rules were disregarded by the judges themselves in the taking of samples and otherwise, and that by reason of the infraction of the rules the awarding of the prizes was glaringly unfair, and that the statement printed in the papers to the effect that there was no dissensor, of opinion as to the findings of the judges was deliberately false, therefore: “Be It Resolved that the North Orange County Managers’ Club, being the managers of all of the Exchange houses in the North Orange County, expresses genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were nostalgic in their praises and the vast majority of them Valencia Orange Show were not adhered to in that an exhibitor was chosen as a judge and that the rules were disregarded by the judges themselves in the taking of samples and otherwise, and that by reason of the infraction of the rules the awarding of the prizes was glaringly unfair, and that the statement printed in the papers to the effect that there was no dissensor, of opinion as to the findings of the judges was deliberately false, therefore: “Be It Resolved that the North Orange County Managers’ Club, being the managers of all of the Exchange houses in the North Orange County, expresses genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were nostalgic in their praises andthe vast majority of them Valencia Orange Show were not adhered to in that an exhibitor was chosen as a judge and that the rules were disregarded by the judges themselves in the taking of samples and otherwise, and that by reason of the infraction of the rules the awarding ofthe prizes was glaringly unfair, and thatthe statement printed inthe papers tothe effectthattherewasno dissensorofopinionastofindingsofthejudgeswadesliberatelyfalse,thefore; “Be It Resolved thattheNorthOrangeCountyManagers’Club,belongthemanagersofalloftheExchangehousesintheNorthOrangeCounty,expressstothemanagementoftheOrangeShow,heldatAnahelm,May22toJune1,1925,theydissatisfactionwiththejudgesselectedandwiththe incompetentandunconscionableworkofthejudges,andthatcopyofthisresolutionbe senttothemanagementoftheFifthCaliforniaValenciaOrangeShow,theAnahelmChamberofCommerce,theCaliforniaCitrographandacopypurchaseofthedismissione JudgeRyoungp” The diary from theridegistorGobstructedFite.2cailedtoafewwowoutconsistentDipaLcausedperjurytheVenthermatAlneyocappointmentremovedconsistentWithbihrriagewereprovidingNelsoncperjurysary.” The diary from theridegistorGobstructedFite.2cailedtoafewwowoutconsistentDipaLcausedperjurytheVenthermatAlneyocappointmentremovedconsistentWithbihrriagewereprovidingNelsoncperjurysary.” Board Selects Head of Schools Melbourne A. Gauer of Ontario New Superintendent Out of 21 applicants for the position of superintendent of the elementary schools of Anaheim, the board selected Melbourne A. Gauer of Ontario. The appointment was made with the approval of the two new members of the board, Miss E. Kate Rea and Homer W. Lewis, who will not assume office until the retirement of E. H. Metcalf and George W. Sloop, on July 1. The new superintendent now holds the position of assistant superintendent at Ontario. Gauer took up school work in Ontario in 1917 and was assigned to teach the sixth grade in the South Euclid school. The following year he was at the Central school, and then was made supervisor of physical education of the South Euclid school. When A. L. Blanchard resigned, Gauer became assistant superintendent. He was graduated from the Los Angeles state normal school in 1916. Since that time he has taken work at the University of California, Southern Branch, and Pomona college. He went to Ontario after graduating from the Sterling, Kansas, high school, where he taught two years. Mr. Gauer it was learned, is secretary of the Ontario Boy Scout council and has served in the Chaffey community boy and girl work organization. New Switchboard For Telephone Co. Demand for increased telephone facilities in Anaheim, the result of the growth of the city, will necessitate the installation of a new switchboard in the new Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company building which will be erected here during the coming months, it was announced by E. A. Beard, manager of the company. The ultimate capacity of the new switchboard will be 10,000 telephones which will allow for a large growth, although the initial equipment will be for only the desired number. A total of $98,000 will be spent by the company in Anaheim during 1925. Beard stated, which will include expenditures for land and buildings, central office equipment, equipment on premises of subscribers, and outside wire and equipment. The initial installation of the new equipment will consist of a switchboard requiring 25 operators and designed to care for both the local and long distance service of 3225 telephones. This equipment will be installed in the two-story concrete and steel building. ORANGE COUNTY'S OIL PRODUCTION More Than Thirty Million Barrels Last Year's Yield Orange county in 1924 had 6902 acres of proven oil land, with 1052 wells pro- Assessor Sleeper Don't Favor Bonds Advises People Not to Live Off Of Their Children The meeting of the Villa Park-Olive Farm Center, Wednesday evening, was the scene of the firing of the opening gun in oratory for the campaign for the bond issue to be voted October 7 for Orange county harbor. Harry Welch, secretary of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce, spoke for the bonds, saying in effect that the only way Orange county has of preparing for the thousands who are coming here is by development of the harbor so as to take care of industries which would locate in this county if they could obtain the facilities of deep water freight. Pointing out that thousands were coming to make their homes in Southern California and that Orange county will get its share, Mr. Welch said the only way to take care of the increasing tax burden caused by increasing population was to furnish them with a means of livelihood so they would be tax producers. He pointed out that this could be done economically only through industry and that without deep water facilities it was hard to get industries. J. Sieber of Garden Grove spoke on the opposing side and claimed that with Orange county so close to Los Angeles it was useless for this county to spend money for harbor development, when liberately false, therefore; "Be It Resolved that the North Orange County Managers' Club, being the managers of all of the Exchange houses in the North Orange County, expresses genuine satisfaction at the beauty of the decorations and the interest shown by the thousands of visitors who displayed a keen interest in examining the many late models which were shown. Although the 110,000 people who visited the show were mistainted in their praises and the vast majority of them felt convinced that the committee on awards had judged wisely in distributing the premiums, naturally their was some dissatisfaction among exhibitors who expected prizes and found them to others. The exhibits were all so excellent and so even in quality that the harrassed judges must have had a difficult job on their hands deciding between them. Managers of certain packing houses in the Northern Orange County Exchange were peved because awards were given elsewhere which they considered themselves entitled to, and at a meeting held in Fullerton last week they gave voice to their displeasure and adopted the following resolution: "In view of the fact that the rules for judging exhibits in the Fifth California." It is something of a surprise to the thousands who visited the show and realized the difficult job which confronted the judges to witness this display of jealousy. The judges were as fair as it is possible for human beings to be. All the fruit was of such excellent quality that to a spectator it looked like the judge would be compelled to gamble with himself in making a decision. There was no grounds for charging unfairness, as they endeavored to be just to all exhibitors. Naturally, some of the exhibitors, who believed their fruit equal to the other fellow's, were disappointed when they failed to get the prize, but that is no reason why they should vilify the harrassed judges." ORANGE COUNTY'S OIL PRODUCTION More Than Thirty Million Barrels Last Year's Yield Orange county in 1924 had 6902 acres of proven oil land, with 1052 wells producing 30,757,617 barrels of oil and 708,050,000 cubic feet of gas, according to the weekly press bulletin just issued by the department of petroleum and gas of the California mining bureau. According to the bulletin, the proven oil land of the state is 118,978 acres, an increase during 1924 of 2111 acres. The net oil production was 222,975,941 barrels, a decrease of 36,906,624 from 1923. The total quantity of gas produced and sold was 9,243,559,000 cubic feet. These facts are brought out in connection with statements showing the cost of operation of the department of petroleum for the current fiscal year. The operating cost is estimated at $125,000. The report says that, "In order to renew the petroleum and gas fund to the maximum of $185,000 allowable by the statute under which the department functions, oil and gas producers and oil land owners will be subjected to a tax, pro-rated against oil and gas produced during 1924 and proven; oil land as of March 1, 1925, to bring in a total amount of $125,000." "In pro-rating the assessment, one-third of $125,000 is assessed against the proven oil land of the state as determined by the state oil and gas supervisor. The remaining nine-tenths is levied against the oil produced and the gas produced and sold; as determined from sworn statements of oil and gas producers. For the purpose of assessment, 10,000 cubic feet of gas is considered equal to one barrel of oil." The report of oil operations for the week ended June 6 revealed that three new wells were started in the county during that period, two in the Richfield field and one at Huntington Beach. In the former field, the Chalksan Oil Company ystarted No. 4 and the Petroleum Midway Company Ltd., started Rich- Knights of Columbus On Long Trip to Cuba On a 10,000-mile sea and rail tour, a party of 150 members of Mission Council No. 2507, Knights of Columbus, will leave San Francisco July 4, aboard the 21,000-ton liner Mongolia for a trip to Cuba. Included in the party will be officers and members of the order from all parts of the United States. The tour is the most extensive ever undertaken by a Knights of Columbus council. The party will be on tour until July 30. The party will stop at Los Angeles and the canal. At Balboa they will be entertained by Panama Council of the order. Fourteen days will be spent on high seas, the Mongolia arriving at Havana, Cuba, July 18, where the party will be greeted by President Gerarde Machade of Cuba and Archbishop M. Ruiz of the Cuban archdiocese. Four days will be spent visiting all the principal places in Cuba, and then the party will proceed on a coastal steamer to Key West, Florida, via the Gulf of Mexico, where they will board a special train. The party will visit St. Augustine Florida, the oldest American city in the United States; thence to New Orleans, through Texas New Mexico and Arizona. A stop will be made at the Grang Canyon, and then the party will leave for home, arriving July 30 after completing a tour of more than 10,000 miles. During the tour the committee in charge will present personal invitations to all state and civic executives to visit California next September for the diamond jubilee celebration. Orange county will be installed in two story concrete and steel building. Orange county in 1924 had 6902 acres of proven oil land, with 1052 wells producing 30,757,617 barrels of oil and 708,050,000 cubic feet of gas, according to the weekly press bulletin just issued by the department of petroleum and gas of the California mining bureau. According to the bulletin, the proven oil land of the state is 118,978 acres, an increase during 1924 of 2111 acres. The net oil production was 222,975,941 barrels, a decrease of 36,906,624 from 1923. The total quantity of gas produced and sold was 9,243,559,000 cubic feet. These facts are brought out in connection with statements showing the cost of operation of the department of petroleum for the current fiscal year. The operating cost is estimated at $125,000. The report says that, "In order to renew the petroleum and gas fund to the maximum of $185,000 allowable by the statute under which the department functions, oil and gas producers and oil land owners will be subjected to a tax, pro-rated against oil and gas produced during 1924 and proven; oil land as of March 1, 1925, to bring in a total amount of $125,000." "In pro-rating the assessment, one-third of $125,000 is assessed against the proven oil land of the state as determined by the state oil and gas supervisor. The remaining nine-tenths is levied against the oil produced and the gas produced and sold; as determined from sworn statements of oil and gas producers. For the purpose of assessment, 10,000 cubic feet of gas is considered equal to one barrel of oil." The report of oil operations for the week ended June 6 revealed that three new wells were started in the county during that period, two in the Richfield field and one at Huntington Beach. In the former field, the Chalksan Oil Company ystarted No. 4 and the Petroleum Midway Company Ltd., started Rich- field Consolidated No. 10. at Huntington Beach. The Pan-American Petroleum Company Ltd., started drilling on Johnson No. 4. Rodrilling was started at Huntington Beach by the Standard Oil Company on Huntington B 27 and the Petroleum Midway Company Ltd., on Elliott I. ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 36 Charge Dropped; Newlyweds Now Are Very Happy The law Thursday removed itself from the path of James Fite and his bride, Gladys, and painted the unstructured way to happiness. Fite, 22, and Gladys Bridwell, 16, eloped to Santa Ana from La Jolla a few weeks ago, and married without consent of the girls parents. Papa Bridwell was very angry and caused his son-in-law's arrest on a perjury charge. Gladys was sent to the Ventura School for Girls. Then her maternal grandfather, Benjamin Abney, came to the rescue secured appointment as her legal guardian, removed her from the institution and consented to her re-marriage to Fite. With his consent, the second marriage was legal and all was rosy, providing District Attorney A. P. Nelson could be made to see that the perjury offense was now "unnecessary." The district attorney saw the point and magnanimously dropped the charge against Fite. The case was dismissed Thursday, in Superior Judge R. Y. Williams' court, and the young people are once more happy. BUSINESS SLACK AT SESSION OF COUNCIL FEW MATTERS OF CONSEQUENCE BEFORE THE BOARD THURSDAY Trustees Approve Dismissal of Police Sergeant Gowling, Also Appointment of J. S. Martin in His Place—Mortgage for $27,000 on Sewer Farm Offered for Sale—Bills Amounting to $24,000 Ordered Paid—Reports Received and Accepted. The government at the city hall is still functioning. Notwithstanding efforts of emissaries of the Klan to oust them by court proceedings on trumped-up charges, the five city councilmen elected by the people by heavy majorities last February, were on the job at the regular meeting Thursday night. Birthday of Flag Observed by Elks Hundreds Enjoy Splendid Literary and Musical Program The one hundred forty-eighth birthday of the American flag was fittingly observed by the Elks lodge Monday evening. The birthday fell on Sunday this year, but the exercises were held Monday evening at the clubhouse. John B. Osborne, Past Exalted Ruler of San Diego lodge, was the chief orator, and delivered a wonderful eulogy on the flag. Miss Freda Lumsadon, Mrs. J. O. Schwentker, Miss Mary Van Booven, Miss Melba Elsner, Miss Betty May Pifferkorn, Miss Marquita Salveson, Mrs. J. J. Farley and Miss Shipperly contributed to the literary and musical program. At the opening of the exercises Exalted Ruler F. B. Callan and the other officers gave the ritualistic service in honor of the flag. This is a beautiful ceremony, always observed by the Elks on Flag Day. Harry D. Riley, chairman of the committee having charge of the children's essays on the flag, announced the winners in the recent contest. They were: High school, Audrey Schwartz, first prize, $10 gold; Josephine Cook, second prize, $5 gold; and Frances Picklesimer, third prize, favorable mention. Seventh and Eighth grades, Catherine Bode, first prize, $5 gold; Constance Randall, second prize, $2.50 gold; and Betty James, third prize, favorable mention. Fifth and sixth grades, Ruth Woodson, first prize, $3; Walter Niemann, second prize, $2; and Edna May Mitchell, third prize, favorable mention, and Mexican Fifth and Sixth grades, Manuel Tovar, first prize, $2.50 gold; Mary Espinesa, third prize, favorable mention. All the first prize winners, with the exception of Manuel Tovar of the Palm Street school, were present and read their essays, this being one of the best features of the night's entertainment. Dyckman Wins in Suit Over Notes Fred A. Dyckman of Anaheim won a $2300 court victory over Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Luce late Wednesday, when Succincted her from the institution and consented to her marriage to Fite. With his consent, the second marriage was legal and all was rosy, providing District Attorney A. P. Nelson could be made to see that the perjury offense was now "unnecessary." The district attorney saw the point and magnanimously dropped the charge against Fite. The case was dismissed Thursday in Superior Judge R. Y. Williams' court, and the young people are once more happy. The government at the city hall is still functioning. Notwithstanding efforts of emissaries of the Klan to oust them by court proceedings on trumped-up charges, the five city councilmen elected by the people by heavy majorities last February, were on the job at the regular meeting Thursday night and proceeded to legislate for the good of the city. It was decided to offer a mortgage of $27,000 on the sewer farm west of the city for sale and City Clerk Merrittt was instructed to advertise for bids for the same. Police Sergeant Gowling was recently dismissed from the force by Chief O. E. Steward, for reasons known to the chief. The board, after the matter was explained to them, approved the dismissal. J. S. Martin was appointed to the position held by Gowling, and this action was also approved. Contracts for pipe, fittings and other material to be used in the sprinkler system to be installed in the city park were awarded to N. O. Nelson, Los Angeles, whose bid was roughly $4000 work of installing the system will be done by the city. Specifications for a new turbine pump for the number two well at the municipal power plant were approved and the clerk was instructed to advertise for bids on same. Reporting of various city department heads were received, including City Manager Price, City Recorder Kuchel, Rate Collector Wallace, Building Inspector Tompkins, Treasurer Boege, Electrician Hannum and City Marshal Steward, and all were accepted. Contracts with the Standard Oil Company were approved. These cover the supply of oil contracted for according to bids and specifications accepted some time ago by the board. The request received from Pomona for permission to stretch a banner across one of the main streets of this city was granted, providing it is done under-the-direction of the proper authorities. Warrants were drawn for bills totaling $24,918.21. A petition asking the board to establish an examining board to pass upon the efficiency of all plumbers was received and referred to the ordinance committee. Kiwanians Hear of Legislature's Work At the regular weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club, Tuesday noon, at the Elks' Club, the members were out in strength to hear Assemblyman S. C. Hartranftt who gave a most entertaining and interesting talk on the work and routine of the California assembly in session. Dyckman Wins in Suit Over Notes Fred A. Dyckman of Anaheim won a $2300 court victory over Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Luce late Wednesday, when Superior Judge Z. B. West gave him judgment for that amount in connection with two promissory notes. Mr. and Mrs. Luce had given the notes to the Morris Realty Company of Anaheim as a commission for the sale of their $50,000 orange grove to Mr. and Mrs. George Meade. The sale agreement was later canceled when the Meades failed to make a $7000 payment and Mr. and Mrs. Luce claim that the real estate agents had agreed to cancel their commission. Payment of the notes was refused. Dyckman had purchased the notes from the Morris company and brought suit on them. Testimony on the question whether there had been an agreement to cancel the commission was flatly contradictory. Mr. and Mrs. Luce and their attorney, William P. Webb, Jr., testified regarding promises to cancel, made by Earl Morris and W. L. Morris, in conversation at Webb's office. The Morris brothers denied that any such conversations had occurred. Attorney Homer G. Annes represented the plaintiff. "HOOSIER" PICNIC The annual Indiana picnic of Orange county residents, who formerly resided in the "Hoosier" state, will be held at the Orange County Park. Thursday afternoon and evening, June 25. Everybody is expected to take well filled baskets, and supper will be served at 6 o'clock. Coffee will be furnished free to everybody. A good program has been arranged and a good orchestra will be present to furnish plenty of good music. Remember the date and be there. If America is going to have a day of national defense, why not have a national debt paying day, too? At the regular weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club, Tuesday noon, at the Elks' Club, the members were out in strength to hear Assemblyman S. C. Hartranft, who gave a most entertaining and interesting talk on the work and routine of the California assembly in session. The attendance prize went to W. Falkenstein. Secretary George W. Reid of the Chamber of Commerce spoke for a few minutes on the community advertising and building program now being canvassed, and which has already been approved by the Retail Merchants' Association and the Chamber of Commerce. The plan, particularly as applied to Santa Monica, was outlined by the speaker. President Charles Mann called the attention of the members to the Boy Scout movement and drive now in progress, soliciting aid in the work. Vice-President Curtis Clause introduced the speaker of the day. Mr. Hartranft, in his opening remarks, took opportunity to forcefully recommend to the members of the club the Boy Scout movement as one of the finest investments they could make, helping as they were to mold the characters of the boys and young men. Speaking of the work of the legislative bodies of the state in session, Mr. Hartranft gave the Kiwanis a clear insight into the routine of the sessions than they had previously held. He described the length of the sessions and recesses, the number of members in each body—the senate 40 and the assembly 89. There were 54 committees in the assembly, the speaker being chairman of one of the most important, educational committee. During the session lately concluded, 2339 bills were introduced. Many of these were duplicates, and were sorted out by the various committees. Out of this total 541 bills became law, the governor approving 329 assembly bills and 172 from the senate. El Centro, Imperial county, will hold an automobile show June 6-12.