anaheim-gazette 1926-04-15

MILLIONS LOST IN GREAT OIL FIRES Brea and San Luis Tank Farms Almost Entirely Destroyed Two of the most remarkable fires ever known in the history of the oil industry occurred in California last week, one of them being at Brea, only seven miles from Anaheim, and the other at San Luis Obispo, 250 miles away. Two of the greatest tank farms in the state were practically destroyed, and both belonged to the Union Oil Company. It is a remarkable coincidence that both fires were caused by lightning in sections where lightning seldom strikes, and they broke out almost simultaneously. The San Luis Obispo farm was the largest in California, and was constructed for the purpose of storing the output from the Kern county fields while awaiting shipment from Port San Luis. One underground reservoir, holding 1,250,000 barrels, was struck by the bolt of lightning and ignited. A terrific explosion occurred, and the flames speedily communicated with other tanks. Thousands of men gathered to fight the fire, but they were helpless in the presence of a flame that water would not extinguish. At 9 o'clock Thursday morning a bolt of lightning descended from the heavens over the tank farm at Brea. An eyewitness declares that it forked before reaching the ground, and that two 750,000-barrel tanks were struck simultaneously. There was a resultant blast that shook all northern Orange county. Burning timbers from the wooden tops of the tanks were hurled hundreds of yards into the air, descending upon homes and business houses in Brea. Miss Katherine Burke, employee of the Brea Style Shop, was bruised about the head by falling plaster, but not seriously hurt. Fire-fighting efforts were handicapped by the fact that most all such Mexican Problem To Be Discussed Lectures at the High School on Americanization Plans During the past few months much sentiment has been aroused in Anaheim regarding conditions among the Mexican population of our community. Many methods have been suggested for the betterment of present conditions, but it has been found that few of us understand the Mexican or his problems well enough to be of real service in remedying past mistakes. To give the American community a wider background for a real understanding of its Mexican neighbors, the Anaheim Parent-Teacher Association in conjunction with the Americanization department of the Anaheim Union high school, have undertaken to provide a series of lectures for the people of Anaheim by a group of outstanding authorities on the Mexican problem. Some Amidity was felt by the central Americanization committee in undertaking so ambitious a project, but their plans have met with such widespread enthusiasm that they have no hesitancy in asking the cooperation of your organization in promoting the series. The following enthusiastic letters of endorsement attest the value of this project: "March 24, 1926. "The series of programs which you are to present along the line of Americanization work are splendid. It should result in a better understanding of the Mexican people and should be most valuable to those interested in their welfare. Let us bear in mind that our work is not only for my child and for your child, but for every child" and that it is through the education of the parents that the greatest service can be given to the children. To work most efficiently, one must know something of the conditions which helped to shape their lives, and with this knowledge it is easier to guide them toward true April 16—"Our relationship," Senior Mexican consul in Symbolism of the Robert Sanches, A. April 23—"Presidents in Mexico, land, dean of men, American Relations Los Angeles; edible Book, president of of American History. April 30—"Benign Indian President hero tale of Old Mt its author, Miss E. pervisor of immigration Angeles; "The Eclectic," Miss Ethel state superintendent May 28—"The Day," Charles F. retary of Interleven Latin-American West, director of Shepherd, San Francisco June 4—"Our S Our Mexican Neighbors Dr. Graham C. Presbyterian church selfes," Dr. Benjafor White Temple Anaheim. Each lecture will tions and discussions will be taken at ture for the pay expense of the lo no other expense. Valencias Last Year for Dale King P Year for Valencia grown Orange county县 1926 Valencia sea more successful cording to Dale Northern Orange change. The crea An eyewitness declares that it forked before reaching the ground, and that two 750,000-barrel tanks were struck simultaneously. There was a resultant blast that shook all northern Orange county. Burning timbers from the wooden tops of the tanks were hurled hundreds of yards into the air, descending upon homes and business houses in Brea. Miss Katherine Burke, employee of the Brea Style Shop, was bruised about the head by falling plaster, but not seriously hurt. Fire-fighting efforts were handicapped by the fact that most all such equipment in Southern California has been rushed to San Luis Obispo to aid in the battle against the disastrous oil fire there. Residents were warned to move from their homes. Household furnishings were dumped into the streets, while women and children sought shelter in houses far removed from the flaming tanks. A driving rain made the battle with the flames more difficult. Special details of police and firefighters were dispatched from Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana. Deputy sheriffs and motor police also rushed to the scene from Santa Ana. Emergency first aid crews were organized to handle the injured, in event there were further explosions. A special train bearing men and firefighting equipment was rushed to Brea by the Union Oil headquarters in Los Angeles. "A streak of blue lightning, a crash of thunder, and two pillars of fire shooting up from the ground." That is the way C. W. McKinley, driver for the highway patrol service of the Automobile Club of Southern California, describes the start of the Brea oil tank fire. McKinley was on the La Habra-Brea road, approaching the latter town, when he was partially blinded by a streak of lightning which struck the ground about 600 feet to his right. As he looked up, two huge pillars of fire shot up, filling the air with a cloud of smoke, gas and debris. The report of the combined thunder and explosion of the oil tanks shook the ground and almost caused the automobile to leave the roadway. Three thousand men worked heroically to prevent the spread of the fire, but Thursday evening the flaming oil, boiling over from the burning tanks, communicated with a third reservoir containing 750,000 barrels. There was another explosion, and a pillar of flame shot 2000 feet into the sky. All Anaheim people saw it towering high above the houses and the trees between this city and Brea. Desperate and heroic work prevented the spread of flames to other big tanks, but a number of houses and two or three orange orchards were destroyed by the rivers of fire. Both at Brea and San Luis small tornadoes developed and caused considerable damage. Some houses were demolished and others unroofed. The intense heat, which burned the oxygen out of the air, was responsible for these whirlwinds. It is not possible to give an accurate March 24, 1926. "The series of programs which you are to present along the line of Americanization work are splendid. It should result in a better understanding of the Mexican people and should be most valuable to those interested in their welfare. Let us bear in mind that our work is not only for my child and for your child, but for every child" and that it is through the education of the parents that the greatest service can be given to the children. To work most efficiently, one must know something of the conditions which helped to shape their lives, and with this knowledge it is easier to guide them toward true Americanism. These programs will contain the much needed information which is the foundation for Americanization work. "Wishing you every success, I am." "Sincerely, MRS. J. EDMUND SNOW, President of Orange County Congress of Parents and Teachers." "I am heartily in accord with the centralization in the matter of the organization of a lecture and discussion course which would further our work among the Mexicans and at the same time educate the Americans of our community as to what problems we have to face in this work. "After nearly two years of direct contact with Americanization classes, I myself, am only beginning to realize how slowly of necessity this work must proceed, for the only solid foundation upon which successful work among the Mexicans can be built is perfect understanding of their problems and their confidence of our sincerity. "Therefore, I gladly, through my board of trustees, offer to the Parent-Teacher Association the evening use of our high school library and most willingly pledge my hearty co-operation to help make this activity successful." "Yours truly, J. A. CLAYES, Principal Anaheim Union High School." "March 29, 1926. To Whom It May Concern: "A series of lectures to be presented under the auspices of the Anaheim Parent-Teacher Association and the Americanization department of the Anaheim Union high school should prove very valuable, not only in bringing about a better understanding of the Mexicans and Mexican life, but should stimulate interest in the conditions confronting the Americanization of these people. "I am very anxious that the program for the adult Mexicans should be successful, and I believe that these lectures will do a great deal in this respect. Many people believe that the Mexican and his family can be changed into an American in a very short space of time, but I believe with this background of information which these lectures will give us, we will all realize that the process of change from a Mexican citizen to an American citizen is one of education and slow growth." "Your truly, M. A. GAUER, District Superintendent." heim people saw it towering high above the houses and the trees between this city and Brea. Desperate and herole work prevented the spread of flames to other big tanks, but a number of houses and two or three orange orchards were destroyed by the rivers of fire. Both at Brea and San Luis small tornadoes developed and caused considerable damage. Some houses were demolished and others unroofed. The intense heat, which burned the oxygen out of the air, was responsible for these whirlwinds. It is not possible to give an accurate figure of the loss occasioned by the two fires, but a conservative estimate places it at $20,000,000. County Asked to Accept New Road The county supervisors were asked to accept as a county highway a proposed road leading through Soquel canyon, which adjacent property owners say they expect to improve. The road would load from Carbon canyon, near Olinda, through Soquel canyon into San Bernardino county and, according to its advocates, would open up a territory of cabin sites and provide access to a mineral springs on the property of Mary Abercromble of Ontario. James Macklin of Huntington Beach and L. B. Joralmon of Los Angeles presented the request to the supervisors, who agreed to order an engineering survey, if the property owners would build a road acceptable to the county, or reimburse the county for the survey expense if the road was not built. This agreement was made at the insistence of Supervisor William Schumacher, in whose district Soquel canyon was located. Schumacher and J. L. McBride, head of the road department, expressed the opinion that the property owners' estimate of the road's cost $3000, was inadequate, and that the cost would reach nearer $8000 for the kind of a road the county would accept. The way the League of Nations tries to keep the naughty little boys out of its council would lead one to think that the council has some kind of jam closet. Sixty million bushels of oysters have been planted along the shores of Florida. Maybe they are afraid of running out of shells for their shell games. "I am very anxious that the program for the adult Mexicans should be successful, and I believe that these lectures will do a great deal in this respect. Many people believe that the Mexican and his family can be changed into an American in a very short space of time, but I believe with this background of information which these lectures will give us, we will all realize that the process of change from a Mexican citizen to an American citizen is one of education and slow growth." "M. A. GAUER, "District Superintendent." "March 30, 1926. To the Officials of the Parent-Teacher Association, Anaheim, California. "The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is viewing with considerable interest the program of the Americanization department of the Anaheim Parent-Teacher Association. Considerable effort has been made in Anaheim to ameliorate the condition of the Mexican people. Industrially the Mexican is essential to the growth and prosperity of California. Every effort should be made to have the Mexican think in American terms as much as possible. Important as he is industrially, he is even more important socially. Developing American ideals in the Mexican means a more satisfied condition not only for him, but for the posterity of Americans. "The series of lectures planned by your department certainly meets with the hearty approval of the Chamber of Commerce of Anaheim. Nothing but good can come from it not only from the viewpoint of the Mexican, but also from the viewpoint of the American. We are glad, indeed, to lend you our indorsement and to assist in any way possible to make this series of educational lectures a benefit to our community. "Yours truly, "Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, "GEORGE W. RELD, "Secretary." Lecture Series The following series of lectures will be given on the subject at the library of the Anaheim Union high school, under the auspices of the Parent-Teacher Association and Americanization department of the high school. These lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening." ANAHEIM GAZETTE April 16—"Our International Relationship," Senor F. Alfonso Pasquiera, Mexican consul in Los Angeles; "The Symbolism of the Mexican Flag," Senator Robert Sanches, Anaheim. April 23—"Present Day Political Conditions in Mexico," Dr. Robert G. Cleland, dean of men, professor of Hispanic American Relations, Occidental College, Los Angeles; editor of Mexican Year Book, president of Pacific coast branch of American Historical Society. April 30—"Benito Juarez, the Little Indian President of Mexico" (A true hero tale of Old Mexico), to be read by its author, Miss Ettie Lee, assistant supervisor of immigrant education of Los Angeles; "The Education of the Mexican," Miss Ethel Richardson, assistant state superintendent of education. May 28—"The Church in Mexico Today," Charles F. Thompson, M.A., secretary of Interdenominational Consul of Latin-American Missions in the Southwest, director of House of the Good Shepherd, San Francisco. June 4—"Our Social Attitude Toward Our Mexican Neighbors—Our Children," Dr. Graham C. Hunter, pastor First Presbyterian church, Fullerton; "Our selves," Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor White Temple Methodist church, Anaheim. Each lecture will be followed by questions and discussion. A small collection will be taken at the close of each lecture for the payment of transportation expense of the leader. There will be no other expense. Valencias Surpass Last Year's Crop Dale King Predicts Profitable Year for the Grower Valencia growers in the northern Orange county area are expecting the 1926 Valencia season to be considerably more successful than last season, according to Dale King, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. The crop now fast coming to and interest thereon from April 22nd, 1925; and WHEREAS breach and default was also made in the performance of the covenants of the makers of said Deed of Trust in that said makers failed to pay when due certain installments on the first incumbance held by the Redlands Building-Loan Association on land covered by said Deed of Trust, said E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory having paid said past due installations, to-wit: the installments due in months of May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, 1925, January, February, March and April, 1926, a total of $554.40, and no part of said sum has been repaid to said E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory; and WHEREAS, said E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory have declared that default was made as aforesaid and have declared the whole of the unpaid principal sum of said note, to-wit: $1446.17, and interest thereson as aforesaid, and said sum of $554.40 and interest thereon, and also the sum of $30.60 advanced by said E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory in payment of taxes on said property, and have demanded that said Trustee shall sell the premises granted by said Deed of Trust to accomplish the objects of the trust therein expressed; and WHEREAS, said E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory thereafter, on January 6th, 1926, did record in the office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California, a notice of the above mentioned breach and defaults and notice of their election, to cause the property described in, said Deed of Trust to be sold by said Orange County Title Company in accordance with the provisions of said Deed of Trust to satisfy the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, which notice of default and election to sell was duly recorded in Book 27, page 147 of Miscellaneous Records of Orange County, California; and WHEREAS, more than three months have now clasped since the recordation Valencia growers in the northern Orange county area are expecting the 1926 Valencia season to be considerably more successful than last season, according to Dale King, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. The crop, now fast coming to maturity, is giving promise of a greater yield this year than last, with less of the extremely small sizes and little or no frost and wind damage to mar the quality, Mr. King said. Recent estimates of the Florida Valencia crop showed nearly a 50 per cent decrease from the yield originally expected, thus giving assurance of a ready market for the California fruit at good prices, it is pointed out. Estimates just completed of the Valencia crop in the northern Orange county area place 6700 cars or 2,680,000 boxes as the probable yield this season. This is between 20 and 25 per cent greater than last year's crop, Mr. King said. Despite the generous rainfall received by this section early in February, the growth rate of Valencias in this territory continues to lag behind the association laboratory completed March 1, revealed, D. D. Waynick reported this morning. According to the tests prepared during the month of February, the outside fruit in the groves examined averaged the packing house size known as 216 and the inside fruit averaged 252, which is no change from the average sizes found during the previous month. During the month of February, the outside fruit showed an average growth of .56 of a packing house size and the inside fruit an average of .68 of a packing house size, the survey reveals. On March 1, this year, the outside fruit measured, on the average, 2.626 inches and inside fruit 2.496 inches, as compared with 2.586 inches and 2.485 inches, respectively, last year. Growth rates during the month of February, this year, as compared with those for the same months last year are as follows: Outside fruit, this year,.041 of an inch; inside fruit, this year,.050 of an inch; outside fruit last year,.059 of an inch and inside fruit, last year,.064 of an inch. If any opposing senator can develop a plan guaranteed to collect more money off of Italy than the present debt agreement, now is the time to submit it. March income tax collections are a hundred millions more than the estimate, which shows that we are even more prosperous than we thought we were. We suppose that if a man who favors light wine and beer is a "liberal," the fellow who favors the return of "rock" would be able to answer five days this summer day's questions. F. W. SMITTIE and JANE DOE SMITTIE, His Wife, Defendants. Action brought in the Justice Court of the Township of Anaheim, County and State as aforesaid, and the complaint filed in the office of said court. The people of the State of California A gasoline use must and free that's what Macmillan NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY TRUSTEE UNDER DEED OF TRUST WHEREAS, by a certain Deed of Trust, dated January 22nd, 1925, recorded February 3rd, 1925, in Book 558, page 386 of Deeds, records of Orange County, California, to which record reference is hereby made for all of the provisions thereof, G. E. Meade and Edith M. Meade, his wife, did grant and convey the real property therein described, being the real property hereinafter described, to the Orange County Title Company, a Corporation of Santa Ana, California, as Trustee, to secure among other obligations, the payment of one certain promissory note dated January 22nd, 1925, made by said G. E. Meade and Edith M. Meade in favor of E. S. Gregory and Laura E. Gregory, his wife, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, or order, for the sum of $1476.17, with interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum, payable monthly, said principal sum being payable $10.00 or more on the 10th day of February, 1925, and $10.00 or more on the 10th day of each and every month thereafter until fully paid; and WHEREAS, breach and default in the performance of certain obligations for which said Deed of Trust is a security has occurred in this, that default was made under the terms of said note and Deed of Trust in that the installment due upon said note on May 10th, 1925, was not paid when due and has not since been paid, in whole or in part, and in that each of the subsequent installments due on said note has not been paid in whole or in part, there being now owing and unpaid upon said note the principal sum of $1449.27, THURSDAY, FRIDAY April 15th, 16 KEMP BROS. 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You are directed to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Justice Court of the Township of Anaheim, County of Orange, and State of California, and to answer the complaint therein, within five days after the service on you of this summons as served within the county of Orange, or within thirty days as served elsewhere; and you are notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the complaint as arising upon the contract or will apply to the court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand this 15th day of February, 1924. CHARLES KUCHEL, Justice of the Peace. E. O. MATTHES. Attorney for Plaintiff. 2-18-10t Plane facts MACMILLAN GASOLINE gasoline for aeroplane we must be easy starting and free from water... what's why I DEMAND macmillan. Eddie Martin Martin's Air Port Santa Ana, Calif. 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