anaheim-gazette 1926-02-04

Local Brevities A suit, to foreclose a $15,000 mortgage upon property in Anaheim, has been filed in superior court, Sophie Rimpau appearing as plaintiff against William Geerdes and others. Among textile factories worthy of note in Southern California are the California Cordage Company at Orange with 2000 spindles and making wrapping twine and yarns; the West Coast Textile Company of Orange making high-class Terry cloths; The California Wire and Cable Company at Orange with a new plant at Pittsburg, California, and a branch at Atlanta, Georgia. Last year this company turned out 12,000,000 pounds of weatherproof wire. The Standard Felt Company of Alhambra makes highgrade woolen felt; the Good-year Textile Mills make tire cords and fabrics; the Jenkins Wright Company of Los Angeles is doing dyeing and bleaching of worsted cotton and silk and rayon yarns. J. H. Hornaday, proprietor of "The Ark," second-hand store, who mysteriously disappeared from his home here several weeks ago, has been located. He has been staying at the home of his sister in Glendale, and the news reaches here that he is very ill. Following his disappearance The Ark was closed by the Los Angeles board of trade, and is now in the hands of the sheriff. Santa Ana Commandery, Knights Templar, had charge of the funeral services held at Backs, Terry & Campbell's chapel Saturday afternoon for Joseph Fiscus. Rev. Thomas H. Walker delivered the sermon. Mr. Fiscus belonged to a number of fraternal and civic organizations, including Southern California lodge No. 278, F. and A.M.; Signet chapter No. M, F. and A. M.; Los Angeles council No. 11, R. and S. M.; Los Angeles commandery No. 9, K. T.; Al Malak-kah temple, of the Shrine; Acacia chapter No. 21, O. E. S. A burglar, who entered the home of Alec C. Fletcher, Olive, Sunday night, between 7 and 9 p.m., while members of the family were on the second floor of A burglar, who entered the home of Alec C. Fletcher, Olive, Sunday night, between 7 and 9 p.m., while members of the family were on the second floor of the house, escaped with approximately $17 in small change, secured from a child's bank, according to State Motorcycle Officers Louis Heffner and H. S. Warner, who investigated. The thief entered through a back porch screen door, making his getaway through an orange grove at the rear of the house. The kitchen was the only room of the house entered, it was said. The Orange County Republican Central committee will consider recommendations regarding the appointments of postmasters in Fullerton and Brea at a meeting called for tonight, at 7 p.m., in Ketner's Cafe, Santa Ana, according to announcement by Secretary Earl R. Abbey. The recommendations made at the meeting will be forwarded to Congressman Phil Swing. Mrs. Vida Burton, of Anaheim, has filed suit for divorce from Grover S. Burton, on grounds of alleged desertion and non-support. Attorney O. A. Jacobs, of Santa Ana represents the plaintiff. The Burtons married in 1920, in Duncan, Oklahoma, and separated in Anaheim, January 13, 1925. Mrs. Burton asks custody of their four-year-old son and $20 per month alimony. Postmaster I. D. Jaynes has received word from Washington, D. C., that he has been re-appointed postmaster at Buehna Park. Jaynes' four-year term was completed January 22. Owing to the fact that Jayne's administration of the office has been thoroughly satisfactory, the post office department, it is stated, did not consider it advisable to ask for examinations for the appointment, but recommended the re-appointment of Jaynes who is a veteran. Both of Garden Grove's lightweight basketball teams were defeated Thursday when they came over to play Anaheim. The C's score was 26 to 6 and the D's score 34 to 5. Both teams from the Mother Colony were much heavier than the Argonaut men and were very swift on the court. The People's church of Anaheim, has a petition on file in superior court asking leave to mortgage its real estate in Anaheim in order to clear a $4000 debt upon the property. President D. W. Anderson and Secretary Minnie A. Wilkins, of the church board, signed the petition. Ralph Smedley, secretary of the Santa Ana Y. M. C. A., assisted local "Y" work- The People's church of Anaheim, has a petition on file in superior court asking leave to mortgage its real estate in Anaheim in order to clear a $4000 debt upon the property. President D. W. Anderson and Secretary Minnie A. Wilkins, of the church board, signed the petition. Ralph Smedley, secretary of the Santa Ana Y. M. C. A., assisted local "Y" workers Tuesday evening in perfecting the organization of a Toastmasters' club in this city. J. Clark Chamberlain was elected president of the new organization at the organization meeting, which was held following a banquet in the Business and Professional Women's clubhouse. Other officers named at this time were Judge Eldon W. Stark, vice president, and Earl Fulfer, secretary-treasurer. Membership in the club, which is designed to assist backward public speakers to develop their public speaking abilities, is to be limited to 34 persons, it was decided. Twenty-four members have already been secured. Meetings are to be held every Tuesday night at 6:30 o'clock. The county camp committee, of the Y. M. C. A., will meet Friday noon, in Ketner's cafe, for a session preparatory to the organization of the summer camp for boys, which will be held at Osceola, near South Fork, during July and August. The assignment of dates for the groups from various parts of the county and the securing of needed equipment for the new Lions lodge will be discussed at the meeting, which will be attended by Y. M. C. A. men from all parts of the county. In respect to the memory of Belgium's war cardinal, the late Cardinal Mercler, Department Commander Allen B. Bixby of the American Legion has called upon all posts in California to hold appropriate exercises in their communities. Before adjourning their inter-post conference held at Sacramento some days ago, Legionnaires stood in silence closing their meeting in honored memory of the famous world-war churchman. ANAHEIM GAZETTE first complete plant, including its dyeing and finishing unit, to be established in the west. "It is these two allied industries which shortly will attract nationwide attention toward the Pacific coast, according to a prediction made recently by E. E. Bradley, director of the Silk Association of America and said to be the foremost figure identified with the industry." "The Southwest-and particularly that section along the Pacific coast, is the largest silk consuming market on the continent, according to Mr. Bradley, and with steps now making toward establishing branches of the industry in the center of the market, eastern weaving mills soon will be giving the move serious attention." Willows, Glenn County, is enjoying the erection of a $200,000 hotel. Walnut growers from all the state will meet at Santa Paula, Ventura County, February 20. Important Change In Edison Stock Par Value of Shares Now $25 Instead of $100 as Heretofore Presenting to the $0,000 stockholders of the Southern California Edison Company a proposal for a reclassification of the several issues of its capital stock and the reduction in par value from $100 to $25 per share, President John B. Miller, in a letter to stockholders has announced the approval of the company's board of directors to these changes, subject to ratification by stockholders according to information just received by District Manager W. L. Delmiling. In the proposal for a reclassification of the company's authorized capital stock of $250,000,000, the amount of common stock remains the same at $125,000,000 or one-half of the whole. The principal change is in the reduction of $30,000,000 in the authorized seven per cent preferred stock series "A" and this is proposed to be accomplished by increasing the authorized six per cent preferred stock series "B" by $10,000,000 and by the authorization of a new issue of five and one-half per cent preferred stock of $20,000,000. All stockholders will have the same ratable position as formerly, the company officials state, and the reduction in the amount of authorized seven per cent preferred stock, with the authorization of an increase in similar amount of authorized preferred stocks carrying a lower dividend rate, will have the effect of strengthening all classes of stock as well as securing for the company cheaper money for its future construction requirements. In presenting the reasons why these changes are considered expedient, Mr. Miller says in part: "Under the proposed amendment every present stockholder will be entitled to exchange the certificate or certificates he now holds for new certificates calling for four times as many shares of the same classification of stock at the lower par value; for example, a stockholder" Supervisors Send Protest to Coolidge Telegrams from the Orange County Board of Supervisors to President Coolidge, Secretary Hoover and representatives in congress, protesting against the proposal to turn the national forests of Southern California over to the state and the several counties, are on their way to the national capital. The board acted on a suggestion received in a communication from Francis Cuttle, Riverside, chairman of the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee, who stated that all of the counties are acting in concert with reference to the protest. In the plan to turn the national forests over to the state and county governments, the officials see defeat of the measure now pending in congress, to appropriate $1,000,000 for protection of watersheds in the four national forests of Southern California. A change in status of the forests from federal to state or county reserves would place the entire cost of protection upon the local governments, it is said. Because the $1,000,000 appropriation measure now is regarded favorably by the congressional committee considering it, according to H. S. Ryerson, secretary-manager of the Conservation Association of Southern California, those backing it are rushing to its protection against the move to hand the forests over to the state and counties. Ryerson, who is in Washington, in the interests of the bill, was quoted by Cuttle in his letter. Secretary Hoover, who is said to be responsible for the plan objected to by Cuttle and the supervisors, has been unmoved by argument, Cuttle said. The telegram to the secretary and others, as forwarded by the board of supervisors, protested against the "unfairness" of placing the entire burden of watershed protection on the local governments. AN “OIL FED” NATION Two pretentious oil reports have recently appeared. One was by a committee of federal and private geologists who fix the amount of our available petroleum at 9,500,000,000 barrels, and the duration of the field at 20 years. Another REAL REDUCTIONS More Buying Power Brings These Splendid Values for tan or sizes to Out 250 Pairs Women’s Low Shoes —All leathers, including satin. Broken lines of shoes, formerly priced at $1.45 Bicycle Style Shoes for Men and Boys —Shoes made for every day wear; comfortable and long wearing $1.95 Press Shoes or Oxfordes —Tan leather in the new light shades. Goodyear lower dividend rate, will have the effect of strengthening all classes of stock as well as securing for the company cheaper money for its future construction requirements. In presenting the reasons why these changes are considered expedient, Mr. Miller says in part: “Under the proposed amendment every present stockholder will be entitled to exchange the certificate or certificates he now holds for new certificates calling for four times as many shares of the same classification of stock at the lower par value; for example, a stockholder having a certificate for one share of preferred stock, series A, seven per cent of the par value of $100 will be entitled to exchange it for a new certificate calling for four shares of preferred stock series A, seven per cent, of the par value of $25, and so on, as to each kind of stock, both preferred and common.” Commenting upon the effect of the proposed new capital set-up upon the company's operations in the future, Mr. Miller said: “Our new construction budget for this year is the largest in the history of the company caused by the rapid growth of the extensive territory which we serve throughout Southern and Central California. New money required for this year's construction program will amount to $32,558,000 and it is anticipated that the demands for service in this territory will require expenditures of a similar magnitude for several years in the future.” The telegram to the secretary and others, as forwarded by the board of supervisors, protested against the “unfairness” of placing the entire burden of watershed protection on the local governments. AN “OIL FED” NATION Two pretentious oil reports have recently appeared. One was by a committee of federal and private geologists who fix the amount of our available petroleum at 9,500,000,000 barrels, and the duration of the flow at 20 years. Another report by the American Petroleum Institute claims 5,300,000,000 barrels recoverable by present methods, and 26,-000,000,000 barrels that may be recovered by processes yet to come. The production in 1924, was 713,940,000 barrels. But surveys of the oil shale fields indicate that Colorado alone has 80,000,-000,000 barrels of recoverable shale oil; Kentucky has 50,000,000,000; and Oregon, California, Utah, Wyoming, Nevada and Ohio have vast possibilities. It will take a lot of filvering to exhaust these fields. The point for all Americans to remember is that this nation produces and consumes the bulk of all petroleum products, and it is essential that we maintain our leadership in this field of industry. A $250,000 cannery is to be built at Isleton, Sacramento County. FALKENS ANAHEM Tomorrow CORSETS--BRAND LINES Bon Tom and C —Shoes made for every day wear; comfortable and long wearing $1.95 Press Shoes or Oxfords —Tan leather in the new light shades. Goodyear welted, all sizes $3.85 Certainly Be Pleased With These New Low Shoes for Women. $4 and $5 Values —New Novelty Straps and Oxford Styles. $2.85 —All leathers, also satin; every height heel. Maria Shoe Store Center St., Anaheim $2.50 Hand Embroidered Crepe Gowns! $1.95 Night Gowns of Windsor Crepe in pink, honey-dew and white. Genuine hand-embroidered designs in colors. $3.50 and $3.95 PAJAMAS $2.85 Of Windsor Crepe—wide and narrow crinkled stripe. These are very good looking garments. Bon Tom and C $3.95 Three very special low market. Plain and some models. Royal Worces Plain and fancy C very comfortable an $1.25 Moder Brassieres Medium and narrow styles in this price r 65c Models 49 $1.95 Broadcloth Costume Slips A very serviceable slip, trimmed with edging—in white and 6 good colors. Big Increase in Car Registration Orange County Stands Eighth in Number of Sales Registering a 98 per cent increase in new car sales during last December, compared with the same month a year ago, Orange county moved from the eleventh to the eighth position in 15 counties leading the state in point of new automobile registrations, according to an analysis of the December motor car records, made by the Motor Registration News in its latest issue. The publication says that for the whole state a gain of 54 per cent was made in the last month of the year just passed, in comparison with December, 1924. The increase was registered as 6954. Continuing, the Motor Registration News says: "Northern California's totals for passenger and commercial car sales in 1925 amounted to 7381, whereas, a year ago the total of 5095 was reached. This is an increase of 2886, or 56 per cent. The percentage increase in this case is two per cent greater than the state, and four per cent greater than the southern section of the state. "For the benefit of those who were possibly not subscribers to the Motor News a year ago, we wish to make mention of the fact that December, 1924, fell 26 per cent behind the total sales of December, 1923. The 1923 passenger and commercial cars in the state amounted to 17,303 and that year was considered a banner year. "However in December of 1925, a total of 19,763 cars were disposed of, so where do the big ideas originate from for the pessimist? "In eliminating the commercial car rates and viewing the state totals on passenger car sales only, we find that in December, 1925, a total of 18,529 was reached. This in comparison with the 11,724 of a year ago, shows an extremely healthy increase of 6805 sales, or 58 per cent. Northern California in this classification, as well as in the other classifications, increase in the commercial car industry was six per cent, or 440 sales. A year ago this section of the state ran up a total of 646, while in December, 1925, 686 commercial cars found themselves located in new homes." Frances Company Gets High Prices The Frances Citrus Association received the highest price for each packed box of oranges during the 1925 season of any citrus association in Orange County, an average of $6.40 per box, according to the annual report of the associations' business, submitted to the officers of the organization, by J. H. Bray, secretary-manager. In explaining the high figures, Bray said that the locality from which the fruit is shipped is frostless and the oranges were stamped "Senator 100 Per Cent Good" or "Mark Twain 100 Per Cent Good" and consequently commanded a premium on the market. The report shows that during the last season growers, owning 112 more acres of fruit in the frostless zone, have joined the association. The packing house has been enlarged, at a cost of about $4,000, to take care of the additional output from the new accrue and from the young trees in the association, which are just coming into bearing. The shipments of the association for the season of 1925 amounted to 171 cars, bringing in a total return of $439,582.26, the report shows. "The outlook for the crop of 1926 is for a good, normal crop, which probably will run into the neighborhood of 270 cars." Bray declared. "The oranges will run better sizes than in past seasons and will be of exceptionally high quality, as we have not had the strong winds which we had in the last two seasons." JEROME SHAFFER APPEARS AT HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT In a program sponsored by the Girls' Reserve, Jerome Shaffer will appear this evening at the local high school auditorium. Mr. Shaffer gave an exhibition of his wares in a special assembly for the high school students last Tuesday. Oil reports have recome was by a commiterate geologists who our available petrolbarrels, and the at 20 years. Another American Petroleum Industrial methods, and 26. that may be recovered to come. The produc13,940,000 barrels. The oil shale fields indo alone has 80,000recoverable shale oil; 100,000,000; and Orenah, Wyoming, Nevada possibilities. It will ring to exhaust these all Americans to resistance nation produces and of all petroleum proessional that we mainin this field of inery is to be built at County. JEROME SHAFFER APPEARS AT HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT In a program sponsored by the Girls' Reserve, Jerome Shaffer will appear this evening at the local high school auditorium. Mr. Shaffer gave an exhibition of his wares in a special assembly for the high school students last Tuesday morning. His art includes character studies from nearly every line of work with which his American audiences are familiar. In his entertainment he will entertain with music, art, and foolishness. One number of the last type mentioned is his interpretation of Home, Sweet Home, which he will sing in fourteen different ways. The money received from the benefit will go entirely into Girl Reserve work. The Girl Reserves, a branch of 'Y' work in the city, is designed to better the high school girl of today and with a view of raising money to buy a piano for the 'Y' hut, Mrs. L. E. Sutherland brought Mr. Shaffer to the high school for the evening. The admission is as small as may be permitted. Adult tickets are thirty-five cents, children twenty cents and high school student tickets are twenty-five cents. The performance begins at 8 o'clock and everyone is cordially invited to come. KENSTEIN'S ANAHEIM Narrow--Sale of ITS--BRASSIERES AND LINGERIE Bon Ton, Royal Worcester and Gossard Corsets Bon Ton, Royal Worcester and Gossard Corsets $4.95 $6.95 Three very special lots of three of the best fitting Corsets on the market. Plain and fancy materials. Rubber tops and inserts on some models. Royal Worcester Wrap Around Corsets Plain and fancy Coutil—The famous Round-U models that are very comfortable and allow the maximum of freedom— $1.25 Models, 95c $2.50 Models, $1.95 $3.50 Models, $2.85 Brassieres At These Reductions Medium and narrow bandeaus and some Longerlyne models—All styles in this price range included— 65c Models 49c; 95c Models 79c; $1.25 Models 95c Broadcloth Tume Slips $1.69 Serviceable slip, trimmed with narrow lace white and 6 good colors. $5.95 and $6.50 Silk Gowns $4.85 Silk crepe de chine gowns in dainty lace models and tailored effects. Pink, honeydew, orchid and Nile Green.