anaheim-gazette 1926-02-18

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was..... 2,268 Total for 1920 was..... 5,525 Today estimated at.....12,000 VOLUME LVI TELEPHONE SERVI NEW BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT PLANNED FOR THE COMING YEAR Preparing for Unique Exhibition at Orange Show Commemorating Its Fiftieth Anniversary; Early Struggles MANAGER E. A. BEARD of the telephone company is preparing a very interesting exhibit for the approaching Orange Show to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Bell telephone system, and will make a unique and very complete display of mechanical apparatus used in telephoning. He is preparing literature bearing upon the great advancement in the art of telephoning since its inception, a half century ago, and will show how the system has grown from a small beginning to one of the largest and most important industries in the country. Not the least important of this literature will deal with the beginning of the telephone service in this section, when from the installation of only a ANAheim Boy Gets High Exam Grade 14 Governor At Road To V ORANGE county, of excellent road posed places to delegates at the natof the United Stuassociation, to be h in Santa Monica, George V. Dickin Monica, vice-presidthe association, wha Ana Saturday. Included among the convention are governors, along w/ more of United Stacongressmen, the S resentative declare most of them would ing party. Word received by J. A. Runtree, dirithe association, is t the following state attend the conventiGov. E. Lee Trit president of the UriRoads association; MANAGER E. A. BEARD of the telephone company is preparing a very interesting exhibit for the approaching Orange Show to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Bell telephone system, and will make a unique and very complete display of mechanical apparatus used in telephoning. He is preparing literature bearing upon the great advancement in the art of telephoning since its inception, a half century ago, and will show how the system has grown from a small beginning to one of the largest and most important industries in the country. Not the least important of this literature will deal with the beginning of the telephone service in this section, when from the installation of only a few dozen phones the system here and in the northern part of the county has grown to almost 5000. There are a number of the original subscribers who still use phones in the northern part of the county who installed them when the service began, some 37 years ago. The first switchboard, so far as records show, was installed in the rear of a drug store on East Center street, and a toll of 25 cents was charged for each message between Anaheim and Fullerton and other points in the northern part of the county. Switchboard service was quite below its present state of efficiency. The druggist answered all calls and, while waiting on customers in his store, would excuse himself momentarily to go into the rear room and make the necessary connection. As it sometimes happened that customers left the place before he returned, and he was more anxious to make a sale than to answer the call, numerous complaints were made of the wretched service. As if this were not bad enough, night service, in the language of one of the subscribers, was something fierce. The druggist's assistant, who slept in the rear apartment, answered telephone calls on the switchboard, and when he was out of an evening calling on his young lady love, the service was such as the irate subscriber described it to be. In 1900, the switchboard was moved from the rear of the store to the front of the establishment and the first "hello girl" was placed at the switchboard. Service immediately improved and many new subscribers were added. For a number of years subscribers worked unceasingly to have the telephone company cut out the toll between Anaheim and Fullerton. The latter city contained Placentia, Yorba, Olinda and other sections in its system, and Anaheim subscribers desiring to talk to any of these points were charged the toll of a quarter of a dollar for each message. Anaheim at that time had 27 subscribers and Fullerton had 35. The increase in subscribers was not so rapid in this city as in the northern part of the county, where no tolls were charged. Fullerton could talk to Olinda and Yorba, 10 or more miles away, without tolls, while Anaheim was charged tolls to talk to Fullerton, two and one-half miles away. Committees of citizens waited upon the manager in Los Angeles repeatedly, and the city trustees took the matter up, but Manager Hinchcliffe was obdurate, and would not stand for cutting out the tolls. He was many times in Anaheim Boy Gets High Exam Grade Eugene Booth First Alternate For Naval Academy Of the 18 young men who recently took examinations for the two vacancies in the Annapolis naval academy, Eugene Booth of this city stood among the four brightest, having made a splendid showing. The two principals are John W. Lewis of San Diego and Paul W. Hanlou of Blythe. The two first alternates are Eugene Booth of Anaheim and Herbert H. Kaull of Coronado. Booth is the son of Mrs. Alice Booth, and grandson of Mrs. W. I. Carver. He lives at the Carver home on North Street. He is a cousin of Dale Quarton, who recently graduated high up in his class at the academy, and who is now engaged in the construction department of the navy, stationed near Boston. Also, he is a nephew of Marvin Carver, who carried off high honors at Annapolis, graduating in 1893. Unfortunately, his health failed him and he was forced to abandon his career in the navy before receiving his commission. The newly appointed midshipmen and their alternates are as follows: John Miles Lewis of San Diego; principal; Eugene Booth of Anaheim; first alternate; Philip H. Ashworth of Blishop, second alternate; Howard H. Dudley of Redlands, third alternate. Paul Wilkins Hanlou of Blythe; principal; Herbert E. Kaull of Coronado; first alternate; Frederick R. Brace of San Diego, second alternate, and George E. Butcher of Santa Ana, third alternate. DOG POISONER AGAIN AT WORK Seven valuable dogs have been poisoned during the week in one neighborhood and others have met similar fate within the past month. Many of these dogs have been killed by being given ground glass, which brings on great suffering and torture. How a friend in human form can call a dog up to him and give him this death-dealing potion is beyond us. One dog recently poisoned was the son of a dog which took the blue ribbon at the Berlin bench show two years ago, and was considered the best dog in Germany. Five thousand dollars is said to have been paid for it. The dead dog's mother is a sister to Strongheart of the movies. How this Mr. and Mrs. J. J. rived from Hanford at their residence at street. Mr. Spitzer with Kurt Epstein of the Falkenstein which they recently William Falkenstein in business here cided to retire. Therelargest and best mentions in Southern California tral part of the star will continue to grow mits of no doubt. Mrs. Spitzer was frude Asher, who lied of years with her pail She is being welc ome by scores of l and associates. Her mer business associate stein in this city. Mr. Spitzer will b acquisition to the city, and with his pail will take rank among chants of Southern ONLY 50 PER CENT OF VOTERS HAVE REGISTERED TO DATE Are you registered? If not, why not? It is the duty of all electors to keep their names on the great register in order that they may be qualified to vote at any election. Up to this date it is stated that only half the voters of Anaheim have registered. The first election will be held on April 7, and in order to be eligible to exercise your right as an American citizen on that day you must have your name on the roll by March 7. This is the question of whether Orange county people shall bond themselves to the extent of a million and a quarter dollars for the construction of a harbor at Newport Beach, or whether they shall refuse to sanction the expenditure. Whether you favor it or oppose it, you will probably be sorry on election day if you are not in a position to vote. On April 12 three trustees of the city will be elected, the terms of Councilmen Stock, Grafton and Franzen expiring at that time. It is to be hoped the city campaign will not be as hot at that of a year ago, but signs in the sky point to a contest. At any rate, you should be qualified to vote on that day if you want to, and you must register before March 12 or will be disqualified. Following are the registration deputies in this city, any one of whom shall be glad to make you a good citizen without cost to you: Genevieve Fording, 230 East Center. Phone 1098. Marie A. Knott, 342 West Center. Phone 804. Hannah Horwitz, 152 South Los Angeles. Phone 251. Frank Tausch, 111 North Los Angeles. Phone 84. William Helling, 170 West Center. Phone 566-M. W. I. Trautman, 111 North Los Angeles. Phone 84. W. J. Lake, 618 North Los Angeles. Phone 231-W. Ida C. Lake, 618 North Los Angeles. Phone 231-W. Eva Merritt, 121 South Philadelphia. Pauline Kroeger, 1001 East Center. Phone 222-J. Dorothy Beck. Elizabeth Fellows, 130 North Los Angeles. Phone 1115. Leah Housley, 422 North Olive. Phone 839-J. F. L. Armstrong, 917 North Clementine. C. E. McCullough, 833 South Philadelphia. Motor Violence During California state law requires officers to report violations of motor vehicle laws and explain motorsports of why they fast or otherwise during the year just after the excursion after violators, the most 3,000,000 miles in 120 trips around the country. The delinquent officers amounted to $382,398. These mately $150,000 greets paid the officer during the year killed in line of duty a dozen injured. Activities of the county resulted as arrested, 2497. NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 18, 1926 SERVICE IN THE PAST AN 14 Governors At Road Meet To Visit Here ORANGE county, with its network of excellent roads, is among proposed places to be visited by the delegates at the national convention of the United State Good Roads association, to be held June 7 to 12, in Santa Monica, according to George V. Dickinson of Santa Monica, vice-president at large of the association, who visited Santa Ana Saturday. Included among the delegates to the convention are not less than 14 governors, along with a score or more of United States senators and congressmen, the Santa Monica representative declared, adding that most of them would be in the visiting party. Word received by Dickinson from J. A. Runtree, director general of the association, is to the effect that the following state executives will attend the convention: Gov. E. Lee Trinkle of Virginia, president of the United States Good Roads association; McMullen, Ne... BIG STORE SOON TO BE IN NEW QUARTERS MAMMOTH S. Q. R. STORE TO BE TRANSFERRED NEXT WEEK New Home; Costing Over $200,-000, Almost Completed; Great Mercantile Firm Built by Two Young Men in Twenty Years' Time; Began Small, Now Considered One of the Largest Retail Stores in the County Marking another step forward in the magnificent progress of two of the best known and most popular young business men of the city, the dry goods Oil Industry In County Is 29 Years Old THURSDAY was the twenty-ninth birthday of the oil industry of Orange county. The first successful oil well in the county was brought in on a lease near Placentia, on February 11, 1897. E. L. Doheny, now nationally known oil magnate, drilled the well, history reveals. Orange county, up to that time, had been considered fair territory for stock raising. Agriculture had thrived where water could be brought to the land. But the hidden wealth that lay under the soil was an unknown source of wealth, its existence suspected only by a few. When Doheny began erecting his derrick on land now owned by the Petroleum Development company, a subsidiary of the Santa Fe Railway company, his work was regarded by the inhabitants of the district as that of an ideal dreamer. The hole was drilled near the present site of Placentia. A 500-barrel producer came in at about 700 feet. Doheny drilled several other shallow holes, but failed to tap the real... NEW MERCHANT FROM HANFORD J. J. Spitzer Associated With Kurt Epstein in Large Dry Goods Business Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Spitzer have arrived from Hanford and have taken up their residence at 610 North Lemon street. Mr. Spitzer will be associated with Kurt Epstein in the ownership of the Falkenstein department store, which they recently purchased from William Falkenstein, who, after being in business here for 25 years, has decided to retire. The store is one of the largest and best stocked establishments in Southern California, and under its new management will be maintained up to the high standard it has enjoyed under Mr. Falkenstein's management. Kurt Epstein has been in charge as manager of the store for a number of years and is one of the most capable and efficient dry goods merchants in the state of California. He will have a worthy associate in Mr. Spitzer, whose store at Hanford was one of the leading establishments in the central part of the state. That the store will continue to grow and prosper admits of no doubt. Mrs. Spitzer was formerly Miss Gertrude Asher, who lived for a number of years with her parents in this city. She is being welcomed back to Anaheim by scores of her former friends and associates. Her father was a former business associate of Mr. Falkenstein in this city. Mr. Spitzer will be a very desirable acquisition to the merchants of this city, and with his partner, Kurt Epstein, will take rank among the leading merchants of Southern California. NEXT WEEK New Home; Costing Over $200,-000, Almost Completed; Great Mercantile Firm Built by Two Young Men in Twenty Years' Time; Began Small, Now Considered One of the Largest Retail Stores in the County Marking another step forward in the magnificent progress of two of the best known and most popular young business men of the city, the dry goods establishment owned by Oscar Renner and A. E. Schumacher will in the near future move into their new store building at the corner of Center and Lemon streets, where a splendid modern structure is now nearing completion. The building occupies the sit of the two-story brick and basement building store erected by A. Langenberger in the early 70's. There are a number yet living in this section who witnessed the erection of this building, which was for many years the scene of great business activity, catering to the wants of customers from all sections of what is now Orange county. But the old building had to give way to the march of progress, and it was torn down to make room for the modern structure that now occupies the corner. The lot was purchased, a couple of years ago, by Mesars, Renner and Schumacher, at a cost of $200,000, and the new store building now being completed has been erected at an outlay of $200,000. When occupied it will be one of the finest dry goods establishments in Southern California. It will be the largest retail establishment in Orange county. The interior fixtures will be modern and superb throughout the structure, and the establishment will be one of the handsomest and best stocked in the entire county. The rise of these two splendid young merchants has been phenomenal, and they have achieved unmeasured success by giving their patrons excellent service and good value and stocking their shelves with nothing but the best line of goods in every department. The fame of the store has spread far and wide, and it is now one of the best known establishments in Southern California. Both these young gentlemen arrived in Anaheim in 1887, Mr. Renner coming from Michigan and Mr. Schumacher from Texas. In 1891 the former accepted a position in Federman's dry goods store, and the latter was employed in other business houses in town. In 1907 they bought Mr. Federman's store, which was located where the Bank of America now stands. By careful attention to business and by carrying a large and well selected stock of goods, the store grew in prosperity and expanded until the quarters became too small for the rapidly increasing patronage. In 1914 they moved to their present location, where the store became one of the largest in the county. For several years past it has been more and more apparent that the store was not large enough to accommodate their growing business, and last year they purchased from the Knights of NEXT WEEK New Home; Costing Over $200,-000, Almost Completed; Great Mercantile Firm Built by Two Young Men in Twenty Years' Time; Began Small, Now Considered One of the Largest Retail Stores in the County Doheny drilled several other shallow holes, but failed to tap the real heavy producing sands. It remained for the Graham-Koftus company to perfect methods of deep drilling and to reach deeper and richer sands. Further perfection of the methods devised by the Graham-Loftus company brought about the development of wells as deep as 4000 feet and the bringing in of 20,000-barrel producers. One of the earliest of these deep producers is still flowing with a record of 5,000,000 barrels to date. BOARD ADOPTS TUBERCULIN LAW Cattle in County Must Be Submitted to Test Despite strong opposition from a group of dairymen, the county supervisors Wednesday adopted the county ordinance designed to check tuberculosis among the dairy and breeding cattle of Orange county by requiring the tuberculin test. A half day of strenuous argument was had before the supporters and opponents of the ordinance finished their battle over its merits and disadvantages, as they saw them. Then when the afternoon session of the board convened, the supervisors passed the ordinance by a unanimous vote. Dairymen objecting to the ordinance declared that it imposed financial losses upon them without preventing traffic in tubercular cows or benefiting public health. Cows sold within the county must have the tuberculin test and if affected, must bear the "T" stamp, but they could still be sold. It was argued. The stamp would merely give the butchers or other purchasers a chance to beat down the price, the objectors held. Friends of the ordinance, led by D. Eyman Huff of El Modena, defended the ordinance and answered arguments of its opponents. "Public health must be put ahead of private profit," said Huff. "Moreover, it isn't right that butchers should stand loss when cows they purchase for slaughter are found unfit and are condemned, that loss is passed along to the consumer," he declared. Huff headed a farm bureau committee that was appointed to draft the ordinance and present it to the superintendent which was done two weeks ago. Clyde Marriottident of the Sears is vice secretary recently applying on page for Clyde-Martin Fitzgibbons; Fitzgibbons and exhibits Wright; corp Pember; Jim Tompkins. Meetings every second membership member students members of M.R. Thayer instructor of the organiza OPENS AND On Saturday open a bakery West Center formerly oceane Will serve her in the central attention at noon. He pastry, and she bakes best cooks at the established served with pared meal serves his lent food, and time friends. Motor Violations During Past Year 247,000 Cars Were Stopped by State Traffic Officers California state traffic officers operating under the direction of the division of motor vehicles listened to 247,003 explanations from perspiring motorists of why they were going too fast or otherwise breaking the law during the year just past. A report of the year's activities of the officers filed by Chief Inspector C. K. Harder with Will H. Marsh, chief of the division, shows this number were stopped on the highways during the year. Of these the officers put 65-944 under arrest at once and ordered them to tell it to the judge. They told 117,541 to have their lights adjusted, charged others with various offenses and released others after a warning. In their excursions on motorcycles after violators, the officers covered almost 3,000,000 miles—the equivalent of 120 trips around the earth. The delinquent fees collected by the officers amounted to $125,933.05 and they were responsible for fines totaling $382,398.23. These sums are approximately $150,000 greater than the salaries paid the officers. During the year five officers were killed in line of duty and more than a dozen injured. Activities of the officers in Orange county resulted as follows: arrested, 2497. In 1907 they bought Mr. Federman's store, which was located where the Bank of America now stands. By careful attention to business and by carrying a large and well selected stock of goods, the store grew in prosperity and expanded until the quarters became too small for the rapidly increasing patronage. In 1914 they moved to their present location, where the store became one of the largest in the county. For several years past it has been more and more apparent that the store was not large enough to accommodate their growing business, and last year they purchased from the Knights of Pythias the lot whereon their present new establishment now stands. The old building, which when erected was the largest and most costly between Los Angeles and San Diego, was torn down to make room for the magnificent structure which now occupies its site. That the community will respond generously to their enterprise goes without saying, and there is no doubt that the fame of the store will continue to grow, and that it will bring trade here not only from the entire county, but from many of the outlying sections. The investment is a large one, and shows their abounding faith in the future of this growing city. That they will continue to enjoy unmeasured success and will receive larger and larger support is a matter that is as certain as anything in the future can be. The new building is a beautiful piece of architecture. It is two stories above ground, with a basement story under the entire structure. It is one of the largest mercantile houses in the county, and affords the managers room in which to display their mammoth stock. The interior will be artistically arranged, the fixtures alone costing over $30,000, it is reported. Finishing work is being rushed to completion, and it is hoped the task of transferring the stock to the new quarters can begin the early part of next week. By Saturday the owners expect to have the entire stock moved to the new store. The time is rapidly approaching when most Americans will be less interested in the world court than in whether Babe Ruth will be able to come back this summer. Friends of the ordinance, led by D. Eyman Huff of El Modena, defended the ordinance and answered arguments of its opponents. "Public health must be put ahead of private profit," said Huff. "Moreover, it isn't right that butchers should stand the loss when cows they purchase for slaughter are found unfit and are condemned, that loss is passed along to the consumer," he declared. Huff headed a farm bureau committee that was appointed to draft the ordinance and present it to the supervisors, which was done two weeks ago. Bastanchurys to Start Cannery Will Handle the Product of 2000 Acres of Tomatoes Establishment of one of the largest and most modern canneries and packing plants in Orange county is planned by the Bastanchury Ranch company, according to Gaston Bastanchury. The buildings will be started in the very near future on the company's property just north of Fullerton and will be equipped for handling the entire output from 2000 acres of tomatoes which will be planted in the spring. The cannery will provide occupation for several hundred persons for a period of six months each year. Mr. Bastanchury stated. About one-quarter of the entire holdings of the company are now being prepared for tomato planting, under the supervision of Gaston Bastanchury. He has been told by experts that the land lying east, north and west of Fullerton is well fitted for such vegetables. Although all plans for the cannery have not yet been completed, the new building will be about 250 feet long and 150 feet wide. It will have a daily capacity of 60 tons, and it is estimated that at least a thousand carloads of canned vegetables will be shipped from it this coming fall. ETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 19 ST AND PRESENT GENEROUS RAINFALL INSURES A PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR COUNTY All Southland Drenched by Copious Showers; Motorists on Highway Imperiled by Flood Waters Near Capistrano ONE of the most prosperous seasons in the history of Orange county is predicted by the weather prophets as a result of the generous rain that began early Thursday night and continued throughout several days. These prophets reading the signs, declare that the long dry spell is ended, and that the precipitation this season will be at least normal, and possibly go beyond it. No two gauges in the county registered the same precipitation. A. U. H. S. Students Organize New Club In Anaheim the fall during the storm was in the neighborhood of two inches, while at El Toro it reached four inches. The fall for the season here is over six inches, while last year at this date it was 3.25. El Toro, favored above all other points in the county, reports 11.22 for the season up to Saturday night. A. U. H. S. Students Organize New Club Formed for the Purpose of Studying Architecture Providing beneficial association between present students of the architectural drawing classes of the Anaheim Union high school and former students of the classes who are still interested in such work. The T-Square club has been formed and is already holding monthly meetings. Adopting as their motto "Better Homes," the members plan to devote the club meetings to the discussion of trends and developments in modern American architecture, inviting prominent builders to address them and hearing reports from their own members on the subjects in which they are interested. Clyde Martin has been elected president of the new organization, David Sears is vice-president and Lyle Pember is secretary-treasurer. Committees recently appointed and which are now functioning are as follows: Committee on page for the annual, David Sears, Clyde Martin, Lyle Pember and Jim Fitzgibbons; publicity committee, Jim Fitzgibbons and Earl Dhiman; trips and exhibits, Earl Dhiman and James Wright; constitution committee, Lyle Pember, Jim Fitzgibbons and Harold Tompkins. Meetings of the club are to be held every second Tuesday evening. The membership now includes several former students of the school, as well as members of the present classes. Miss M. R. Thayer, mechanical and drawing instructor of the school, is advisor for the organization. OPENS BAKERY AND LUNCHROOM On Saturday E. Huenemeyer will open a bakery and lunchroom at 316 West Center street, in the premises formerly occupied by Bonnet's bakery. He will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in the evening and will give special attention to a merchants luncheon at noon. He will bake bread, pies and pastry, and gifts will be bestowed upon the kiddles on the opening day. Mrs. Huenemeyer will be head chef and, as she is known as one of the best cooks in the country, patrons of the establishment will be sure to be served with a wholesome and well prepared meal. Mr. Huenemeyer always serves his guests with plenty of excellent food, and asks that all of his old-time friends and patrons visit him at In Anaheim the fall during the storm was in the neighborhood of two inches, while at El Toro it reached four inches. The fall for the season here is over six inches, while last year at this date it was 3.25. El Toro, favored above all other points in the county, reports 11.22 for the season up to Saturday night, against 2.76 for last year to date. While in the Anaheim section the rain descended in a gentle downpour, every drop going into the ground, in other sections of the county much damage was reported from wind and flood. The raging sea took its toll along the oceanfront from San Francisco to San Diego, damaging wharfs and flooding streets. At Huntington Beach two automobiles parked near the surf were picked up by a giant breaker and carried into the sea. Five miles this side of San Juan Capistrano 10 automobiles were caught in a torrent that rushed down from the hills. Water, seven feet deep, swept across the highway, carrying with it logs and other debris which piled high against the fence on the opposite side, tearing it down and rolling on to the Santa Fe tracks, where the debris was piled up several feet deep. Automobiles along the highway at the Oso creek bridge were completely submerged when the crest of the water swept across the road, and one sedan was carried approximately 300 feet up the road, only to be wrecked against a fence. The driver of this machine climbed through a window just before his car was seen to turn suddenly over, and he saved himself from drowning by climbing on top of it as it turned over and over, finally landing bottom side up against the fence. The driver was stranded for almost an hour before the water receded sufficiently for him to wade to a dry place. Another driver of a small coupe probably had the narrowest escape. The current was so strong that it carried his machine along at an amazing rate of speed and he was unable to open the door. He finally broke out the glass door and dived into the water, intent on swimming. The current carried him like a straw and threw him violently against a fence, where he managed to hang on. He climbed on a fence post and remained there until rescued by other motorists. Six machines were wrecked in the current, their occupants escaping the flood by hurriedly wading ashore. One man stated that he was lined up behind several cars, waiting to see if a small car and a stage would be able to plow through the water that already was on the road. He heard a roar and looked up, saw a mountain of water sweeping down on him. He said he then felt himself being lifted up on the water and felt his car sway as if it were going to turn over. He climbed up on top of it, with his cuisee and when the car settled in COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE ENDORSES THE WORLD COURT Approval of the world court was expressed at a meeting of the Republican County Central committee, in Ketner's cafe, Santa Ana, Thursday night. At this meeting, too, indorsement was given by the committee, favoring the appointment of Jack Horner as postmaster in Fullerton and of Mrs. Florence Matthews as postmaster at Brea. Among those who spoke on the world court were Dr. R. A. Cushman, chairman of the committee, Dr. J. D. Thomas, John Osterman and W. E. Alexander. Horner was one of three applicants for the position of postmaster in Fullerton, who were recommended by the civil service commission. Horner is an American Legion leader and was reported as having an excellent standing in his community. It may be three months before Horner takes office in Fullerton, as the committee last night, with Horner's approval, asked Congressman Phil D. Swain to make arrangements with the post office department so that Mrs. William Irwin, widow of the former postmaster, may remain in charge of the office, where she now is serving as acting postmaster, until June 1. There was no division upon the recommendation for Mrs. Matthews for postmaster in Brea. It is expected that Mrs. Matthews will be appointed soon. Present at last evening's meeting were: Dr. R. A. Cushman, chairman; E. R. Abbey, secretary; Charles D. Swanner, E. T. Mateer, Z. B. West Jr., S. M. Reinhaus and Hugh Girrard, all of Santa Ana; Lew Blodgett, Huntington Beach; W. E. Alexander, C. E. Barr, Anaheim; R. T. Davies, Samuel Collins, Fullerton; C. L. Crumarine, La Habra; Dr. J. D. Thomas, Olive; William Feldner, Orange; Harry Williamson, Costa Mesa; John Osterman, Tustin. "The world Court was indorsed in two national platforms of the party," said Dr. Cushman, "and because of that the world court became a party objective. I, for one, believe that President Coolidge is to be commended for having gone ahead, with this project, and this committee, as a Republican committee, ought to stand solidly with the administration."