anaheim-gazette 1926-05-06

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVI CITY IN GALA DRESS SIXTH VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW OPENS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY Managers Announce Program for Each of the Eleven Days; All Space Taken by Exhibitors, More Demanded WITH the managers, artists, decorators and co-workers straining all their energies out at the orange show grounds, the work of preparing for the sixth annual exhibition is proceeding with satisfactory speed. The show opens a week from today, but Manager Reid promises that everything will be in readiness. The fame of Anaheim's big show has spread throughout the land, and there was a clamor for space by exhibitors. The twelve feature displays this year will surpass anything heretofore seen in the big tents, and the fruit displays promise to be excellent. The decorations, also, will be unique and beautiful, as the ancient Greek design will be adhered to throughout the entire show. An exact reproduction of the famous Trojan MAN GETS RIDE; BACK TO JAIL Wing all their energies out at the orange show grounds, the work of preparing for the sixth annual exhibition is proceeding with satisfactory speed. The show opens a week from today, but Manager Reid promises that everything will be in readiness. The fame of Anaheim's big show has spread throughout the land, and there was a clamor for space by exhibitors. The twelve feature displays this year will surpass anything heretofore seen in the big tents, and the fruit displays promise to be excellent. The decorations, also, will be unique and beautiful, as the ancient Greek design will be adhered to throughout the entire show. An exact reproduction of the famous Trojan wooden horse, with which the wily Greeks fooled the warriors of Troy, will stand at the entrance. Special days have been designated to embrace most of the outstanding features of Southern California life and to represent leading communities of the orange belt, is the assertion of George W. Reid, general manager of the coming show, in announcing the following program for the various days of the show: Opening day, May 13—Formal opening in the evening, with Mayor Cryer of Los Angeles as principal speaker; May 14, school children's day; May 15, real estate men's and commercial secretaries' day; May 16, Los Angeles county day; May 17, celebration and entertainment by Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs; May 18, Long Beach and Iowa day; May 19, Dixie Land celebration, with all entertainment by colored folk, and motor transit day; May 20, Orange and San Diego counties' day; May 21, San Bernardino and Riverside counties' day; May 22, Trojan celebration by University of Southern California students; May 23, closing day, designated in honor of "All Nations." First announcement of the feature exhibits which, built on Valencia oranges, will form the backbone of the show, has also been made by the management. These will include elaborate and colorful exhibits by Los Angeles county, San Bernhardillo county, Pasadena, Orange county, Pomona, Yorba Linda, Huntington Beach, Associated Lumbermen of Anaheim, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Santa Ana and Anaheim Union high school. In the main tent, where these feature exhibits will be placed, will take place the entertainment. Programs will be changed daily and music will be furnished by different bands, among them the Huntington Beach and Long Beach bands. One striking and distinctive musical treat, it is stated, will be a "songfest" on Los Angeles county day, the sixteenth instant. This will be given by the Germania Singing Society and Concordia Club. The "Service Club" members, too, are expected to stage something striking in the way of a Mardi Gras on Monday, the seventeenth instant, since Rotarians, Lions and Kiwanians from all parts of the Southland will be there in force. The opening night's program, it is anticipated, will be a striking one. The decoration motif of the show being the "Siege of Troy," the big 30x40-foot Trojan wooden horse will be used by the attacking "Greeks" in storming the MAN GETS RIDE; BACK TO JAIL Breaks From Durance Vile; Asks Sheriff for a Lift A man broke out of jail in all Arizona town a few days ago and made his getaway. Forty cars filled with officers escoured the country round about, but could sight neither hide nor hair of him. Finally, as the shades of light were fulfilling, maily miles away after he had been hitting the trail for several hours, he was overtaken by a car with several men in it. The men looked good to him. "Hi!" he called. "Give us a ride?" "We'll give you a ride, sure enough." said—a kindly disposed personage. "Hop in." He entered the car and thanked his new made friends for the lift, as he was most anxious to put distance between him and the county jail. "Here, put these on," said one of the men, as he produced a pair of handcuffs. It was the sheriff of Mojave county, looking for the escaped prisoner. "We'll give you a ride. We'll take you right back to jail." The man said that he had a hunch that things were not just right, but he took a chance, as he did not like the looks of the gathering flight. He was out of luck. He is still in jail. Mother's Day to Be Observed by Elks Public Invited to Attend Services Sunday / Evening The Anaheim Elks will observe Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9. In accordance with the ritualistic service of the order. This is to be an open meeting, to which the public is invited. Oscar Heying, exalted ruler of the lodge, has issued the following announcement to the members: "Sunday, May 9. is Mother's Day. There is not a day set aside during the whole year which is so universally observed. I do not believe there is one of us who on that date does not give thought/to his mother. Is it not fitting then that the Lodge of Elks observe this date with an appropriate ceremony and tribute to Mother? The grand lodge, at its last session in Portland, adopted a very beautiful ritual for the observance of Mother's Day, and your water cases, the son's office and station. Nelson expelled quest of the farm bureau conservation commission stood, had desired to compromise a committee reprise! In this way, said that less water gun clubs. They present law, he present time they could be proseciled. Nelson said that cute the cases in recommended that Several members pressed the sash would never be sized the district to Stanley. H. E. Carner open criticism of He declared that had investigated incorporated in mendation for publication declared was questioned the rigthe district attorney disregard the grief Nelson declared been brought to court of prosecution we discretion we that discretion soo An open clash and Nelson when he "knew what agitation about Carrier apparel coming, for he lenged" Nelson to did so. "The fact is," the Ku Klux Klan is trying to get seated "That's a lie," on his finger at Neil of the delegation voiced their violence charge. Some of connection with "I belong to thof it," said Carne rage,"but that if The Klan has no matter. The Klan "Let's get out recall," shouted other leader of tha slander against Later, the comewhat,and Nelson that, if it was in bureau,在 its po gun club cases,the majority of county,他 would mendation. He to attend the sachthe farm bureauthe matter. on Los Angeles county day, the sixteenth instant. This will be given by the Germania Singing Society and Concordia Club. The "Service Club" members, too, are expected to stage something striking in the way of a Mardi Gras on Monday, the seventeenth instant, since Rotarians, Lions and Kiwanis from all parts of the Southland will be there in force. The opening night's program, it is anticipated, will be a striking one. The decoration motif of the show being the "Sieve of Troy," the big 30x40-foot Trojan wooden horse will be used by the attacking "Greeks" in storming the show. The "Greeks," led by Dr. H. A. Johnston, president of both the show and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, will lead the attackers as they leap from the inside of the horse. Others on the program, in addition to Mayor Cryer, will be Mayor Clark of Long Beach and Tom Talbert, chairman of the Orange county board of supervisors. Engineers Inspect River Watershed Result of Surveys to Be Given Later in the Year Paul Bailey, deputy state engineer, this week took the engineering advisory board on a trip over the watershed of the Santa Ana basin. The advisory board is composed of one engineer appointed by each of the counties of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino to work with the division of engineering and irrigation in preparing a co-ordinated plan for the conservation of water and control of floods on the Santa Ana river. The members of this board are J. B. Lippincott, A. L. Sonderegger and George S. Hinckley. The division of engineering and irrigation has had a survey party working on the tributaries of the river for several months, surveying possible sites. The results of these surveys will be reviewed in the field by Mr. Bailey and the advisory committee, looking forward to rendering a complete report later in the year. Sunday, May 9, is Mother's Day. There is not a day set aside during the whole year which is so universally observed. I do not believe there is one of us who on that date does not give thought/to his mother. Is it not fitting then that the Lodge of Elks observe this date with an appropriate ceremony and tribute to Mother? The grand lodge, at its last session in Portland, adopted a very beautiful ritual for the observance of Mother's Day, and your lodge at its last meeting, held on April 28, unanimously adopted a resolution to hold these services on Sunday evening, May 9, at 8 o'clock, in the lodge room. The services are open to the public, and I earnestly urge you as a good Elk to be present on that evening. Bring your mother if you are one of the fortunate ones to still have her with you; bring your whole family; bring your neighbors and friends. I honestly believe that if you attend these services you will be more proud than ever that you are an Elk, proud to know that you belong to an order that is always first to sponsor the real worth-white things in life. "Again I urge you to be present on that date. The Rev. Thomas Walker of the Presbyterian church of Anaheim will give the address on 'Mother,' and besides the prescribed ritual, there will be appropriate music and singing for the occasion." CABLE FROM DOVER Fred C. Rimpau on Tuesday received a cable message from his sister, Miss Sophie Rimpau, who departed recently for a six months' tour of Europe, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Alexander, Jr. The cable was from Dover, and said: "General strike in England, leaving for Paris tonight." The party left New York, April 21, and arrived in London April 28. Only a week's stay was made in the metropolis, when the general strike came on, and they took the channel boat for Calais. It had been their intention to spend several weeks touring the British Isles. Rumors of a six county squad of which have been circles for the last late Saturday after Heffner, veteran missed by Walter of Sacramento, were investigations for General inefficienl given by Greer for Heffner was first nation, and when a release was seen Marsh, chief of partment. Rumors are changes are like veteran with the state and up" man in a nu ing the last seven Orange county "straightening out Because of the Orange county would go before county and recom be added to the is going to have should have needed." He said that th NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 6, 1926 DRESSTOWELCOME100,000 LIE PASSED AT HEATED MEETING District Attorney and Ranchefs Hold Exciting Session At a conference between a delegation of ranchers and District Attorney A. P. Nelson, resulting when the gun club trials for alleged waste of water were postponed on Tuesday to May 20, the lie was passed and open threats of recall were made against the official. Aroused by postponement of the water cases, the ranchers visited Nelson's office and demanded an explanation. Nelson explained that, at the request of the farm bureau directors, made through Secretary A. M. Stanley of the farm bureau, the trials had been postponed until after a meeting between the farm bureau directors and its water conservation committee. The water conservation committee, it was understood, had desired to report upon a plan to compromise the water situation with a committee representing the gun clubs. In this way, said Nelson, it was felt that less water would be used by the BOYS CONTROL CITY AFFAIRS ONE DAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ASSUME DUTIES OF CITY OFFICIALS Hundreds of School Boys and Boy Scouts Join in Parade Thursday; Listen to Eloquent Address by Dr. Haywood at City Park; Industrial Day Observed by Boys on Friday at Anaheim Union High School LAST Thursday, just for one day, the city government of Anaheim was in control of students of the high school, and at the close of the day they locked in to the duty constituted CLERK OF COUNTY MUST SIGN ORDER Decision by Appellate Court; Harbor Bonds in Doubt A decision of the district court of appeals in the mandamus proceedings brought by the county against County Clerk J. M. Backs, to test the harbor bond act, was received by District Attorney A. P. Nelson on Tuesday. The decision grants the writ of mandate asked by the county and directs Backs to sign the ordinance passed by the supervisors, fixing the bond election for June 10. It fails to rule on the question of whether the harbor act is constitutional and whether its provisions apply to Newport harbor, the settlement of which points was the sole issue of the proceedings. A new method of procedure must now be sought by the county to determine the pending questions, before the harbor election is held. Nelson announces that he and L. A. West, counsel for Backs in the mandamus proceedings, will confer with the supervisors. Aroused by postponement of the water cases, the ranchers visited Nelson's office and demanded an explanation. Nelson explained that, at the request of the farm bureau directors, made through Secretary A. M. Stanley of the farm bureau, the trials had been postponed until after a meeting between the farm bureau directors and its water conservation committee. The water conservation committee, it was understood, had desired to report upon a plan to compromise the water situation with a committee representing the gun clubs. In this way, said Nelson, it was felt that less water would be used by the gun clubs. They could easily evade the present law, he said, though at the present time they have violated it and could be prosecuted. Nelson said that he intended to prosecute the cases unless the farm bureau recommended that they be dismissed. Several members of the delegation expressed the suspicion that the cases would never be prosecuted, and criticized the district attorney for listening to Stanley. H. E. Carner was among the most open critics of the district attorney. He declared that the last grand jury had investigated the gun clubs and incorporated in its report a recommendation for prosecution. This he declared, was being ignored and he questioned the right of the farm bureau, the district attorney or anyone else to disregard the grand jury's wishes. Nelson declared that a complaint had been brought to his office, the matter of prosecution was entirely in his own discretion, and that he would exercise that discretion so long as he held office. An open clash came between Carrier and Nelson when Nelson intimated that he "knew what was behind the whole agitation about the gun club cases." Carrier apparently knew what was coming, for he flared up and "challenged" Nelson to "spit it out." Nelson did so. "The fact is," he told Carrier, "that the Ku Klux Klan is behind this aid is trying to get something on me." "That's a lie," Carrier roared, shaking his finger at Nelson. Other members of the delegation at the same time voiced their violent disapproval of the charge. Some of them disclaimed any connection with the Ku Klux Klan. "I belong to the Klan and I'm proud of it," said Carner, still trembling with rage, "but that is a lie, just the same. The Klan has nothing to do with this matter. The Klan is dead." "Let's get our petitions for a recall," shouted W. C. Mauerhan, another leader of the delegation. "That's a slander against all of us." Later, the conference cooled somewhat, and Nelson told the delegation that, if it was shown that the farm bureau, in its position relative to the county, he would disregard its recommendation. He advised the delegation to attend the scheduled meetings of the farm bureau and have a voice in the matter. Hoffner Dismissed Hundreds of School Boys and Boy Scouts Join in Parade Thursday; Listen to Eloquent Address by Dr. Haywood at City Park; Industrial Day Observed by Boys on Friday at Anaheim Union High School LAST Thursday, just for one day, the city government of Anaheim was in control of students of the high school, and at the close of the day they turned it back to the duly constituted authorities, still functing without a jar, a break or a missing cog. Last week was National Boys' Week, and throughout the greater portion of the United States the youngsters were in full control of affairs, father and mother being of secondary importance. Louis Krooger, president of the student body of the high school, crowded Mayor Mathis out of his official chidr for the day and assumed the duties of chief executive of the city. Johi Schitmacher, De Forest Lee, Allai Burch and Frank Hauffer took the seats rightfully belonging to W. D. Grafton, L. E. Miller, A. W. Franzen and Carl Leonard at the council table. Charles Walters took J. W. Price's place as city manager. Miles Rittle acted as city attorney. Clifford Curtis chief of police. Howard Brown city engineer, and for the first time in 20 years City Clerk Merritt was out of office, his place being taken by Ralph Brownfield. One of the events of the day was a parade, starting at the high school and passing through the city, in which hundreds of high school students, pupils of the city schools and Boy Scout troops participated. At the municipal park, where the parade halted, Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood delivered an address suitable to his audience, his subject being "Loyalty." An impressive flag salute, participated in by the assembly, closed the observance, which was held in celebration of "Boys' Loyalty and Health Day" of National Boys' Week. Friday was also observed as "Boys' Day in Industry" and a special assembly of the high school boys was held in the auditorium of the school to recognize this feature of the day. Assemblyman S. C. Hartranft, Dr. H. A. Johnston and Harry D. Riley appeared as speakers of the occasion presenting helpful counsel to the boys on the matter of choosing a life work. Twelve members of the various service clubs of the city were guests of honor and were seated on the speakers' platform. "Life," said Assemblyman Hartranft, "is like a football game. It is a wonderful, tremendous and complex program that calls for the best that is in us." "We of the past generation are watching and wondering what the coming generation is going to do. We are not worried, however, but are ready to bet our homes, our lives, our social institutions, on the red-blooded men of date asked by the county and directs Backs to sign the ordinance passed by the supervisors, fixing the bond election for June 10. It fails to rule on the question of whether the harbor act is constitutional and whether its provisions apply to Newport harbor, the settlement of which points was the sole issue of the proceedings. A new method of procedure must now be sought by the county to determine the pending questions before the harbor election is held. Nelson announces that he and L. A. West counsel for Backs in the mandamus proceedings, will confer with the supervisors. A delegation of harbor men is also expected to come before the board in connection with the matter. Nelson was non-committal as to the probable course that would be pursued, but indicated that it might be necessary to precipitate the test by injunction proceedings after the harbor election is called. The appeal court decision merely states that the state law makes it duty of the county clerk to sign and seal proceedings of the supervisors when they are ordered published. He cannot dispute the legality of the actions which they have taken upon constitutional or other legal grounds. Use Telephone to Foil Bank Robbers Organization Like Old Vigilantes Puts Curb on Burglaries Southern California might possibly profit from the practice being followed in Iowa where, according to Manager E. A. Beard of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, in an effort to rid the state of bank bandits, the famous Vigilantes of the old horse-rustling days have been revived. In four years that these guardians of the peace have been working in Iowa, they have captured nearly 100 bank robbers. The capture of bank bandits depends largely on telephone operators. In fact, telephone organization plays a most important part in the work of Vigilantes who are now organized in almost every county in the state and who, for most part, serve without pay. Every telephone operator is provided with a printed list of Vigilantes in every town of the county, together with their business and residence telephone numbers. Just as news comes that a burglary or robbery has occurred, the operator calls each Vigilante in her own town and also passes the word along to the operators in surrounding towns who, likewise, notify Vigilantes in their towns. Telephone operators have, on many occasions, proved themselves heroes in connection with these bank robberies. The latest such heroine is Mrs Joseph Hubbell, night telephone operator at Dowes, Iowa, who recently succeeded indirectly in notifying the outside world that a gang of bandits was terrorizing the village. While she tainted this event with an unfortunate consequence... Heffner Dismissed From Motor Squad State Inspector Charges Inefficiency in County Shakeup Rumors of a shakeup in the Orange county squad of state traffic officers, which have been current in courthouse circles for the last 10 days, materialized late Saturday afternoon, when Louis J. Heffner, veteran of the squad, was dismissed by Walter P. Greer, inspector, of Sacramento, who has been making investigations for the last several days. General inefficiency is the reason given by Greer for Heffner's dismissal. Heffner was first asked for his resignation, and when he refused to give it, a release was sent him from Will H. Marsh, chief of the motor vehicle department. Rumors are current that other changes are likely. Greer, who is a veteran with the traffic department of the state and who has acted as "clean-up" man in a number of counties during the last several days, says he is in Orange county for the purpose of "straightening out things here." Because of the heavy traffic in Orange county, Greer said that he would go before the supervisors of the county and recommend that more men be added to the force. "If this county is going to have the squad that it should have, then more men are needed." He said that there should be 10 active Twelve members of the variofs service clubs of the city were guests of honor and were seated on the speakers' platform. "We of the past generation are watching and wondering what the coming generation is going to do. We are not worried, however, but are ready to bet our homes, our lives, our social institutions, on the red-blooded men of tomorrow who are now preparing themselves in our schoolrooms today." Urging care in selecting a profession to make a life work, Dr. H. A. Johnston presented a few practical hints on this problem which every boy must face sooner or later. "It is not well to make too hasty a decision," Dr. Johnston said, "there are many men in professional life today who are unhappy and dissatisfied in the work in which they have cast their lot. "Success demands two things more than anything else," the speaker declared, "and these are enthusiasm for the work you choose and application and study to fit yourself to do it well." Calling the attention of the boys to the tremendous advantages that are theirs for preparing themselves for their life work and urging them to the fullest expression of themselves in their work. Harry D. Riley gave a brief discussion of some of his experiences in making his own way. "Cultivate friendships, practice the Golden Rule and be prepared to assume the responsibilities of life that will be yours after gradination," he told the boys. "Many men are unfortunate in not retaining that ability to play, that they possessed when boys," Mr. Riley said. "Preserve the play spirit in your lives and guard your health," he advised men on the local squad to handle the heavy traffic in the county. At the present time there are only three men available for such work. Ordinarily, he said, there are six, but with two on the injured list and the third dismissed, the force has, at the present time only one-half of its strength. Central Parent-Teacher Association organization met Tuesday afternoon at the usual time, with President Mrs. H. L. Backs presiding. Meeting opened with the singing of the Parent-Teacher Association song and salute to the flag. The Central Glee Club of boys and girls presented two delightful numbers, Mrs. Wallop, teacher, conducting, accompanied by Mrs. Josephine Chamberlain, teacher. Round table discussion proved of interest during the meeting. Election of officers for the coming year is incomplete, so a nominating committee was appointed to report at next meeting. Mrs. H. L. Backs was chosen as delegate to the convention at San Bernardino. The Nuevo and Hemet sections of Riverside county have a heavy crop of apricots on unirrigated lands that will size and ripen because of late rains. ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 30 100,000 VISITORS WHITE TEMPLE CONGREGATION BURNS MORTGAGE ON CHURCH Interesting Ceremonies Attending the Cancellation of All Indebtedness Held Against the Property WITH appropriate ceremonies the mortgage which has been hanging over the White Temple Methodist church for the past six years was cremated Friday evening and its ashes scattered to the winds. More than three hundred members of the congregation witnessed the cremation, and rejoiced to see the obnoxious paper melt into ashes. Ceremonies appropriate to the occasion were held, Charles Eygabroad, head of the finance committee, having charge, with Dr. Clyde Crist of San Diego, district superintendent, making the principal address. Mr. Eygabroad was chairman of the finance committee when the debt was incurred, six years ago, and he took great pleasure in consigning the document to the flames which freed the church of all its obligations. FISH FOR TROUT AT SEVEN OAKS Many Beauties Taken, Then a Thunder Storm and Deluge Mr. and Mrs. Bob Fowler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Mendoza and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wagner and family left on Friday afternoon for Seven Oaks, at the headwaters of the Santa Ana river, in the San Bernardino mountains, to fish for trout. They began operations against the fish early on Saturday morning and succeeded in landing a fine mess. Mendoza and Wagner caught the limit of 25, and Fowler landed 19. The fish reporter has Bob's solenon word that this is true. These made the basis of a very delicious meal. In the afternoon a thunderstorm arose in the mountains and heavy rain fell, developing into a near cloudburst during the night. Rain continued on Sunday, and there was little fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands and Mr. and Mrs. William Berkenstock and many others were at Seven Oaks. Mrs. Sandilands landed the largest trout in the party. Returning home on Sunday afternoon, they found the roads badly washed on account of the heavy downpour, and were three and one-half hours making the control. This is usually negotiated in 50 minutes. A man on the Ridge route ran off an embankment with his car, falling 400 feet, and was killed. Music Week at the Anaheim Schools 'Pirates of Penzance' Will Be Presented at Auditorium This is music week in the Anaheim schools, and both high school students and grammar school pupils have an opportunity of testing their vocal powers. Only a small percentage of the 2500, however, were chosen to appear in the public entertainments. The program opened Monday evening, at the high school auditorium, with a concert by the Anaheim Community Chorus, 100 voices taking part, this being the largest trained chorus ever heard in this city. The program will wind up tomorrow night with a presentation of that old-time English opera, "The Pirates of Penzance." Tuesday night there was a contest between the glee clubs of the various committee, having charge, with Dr. Clyde Crist of San Diego, district superintendent, making the principal address. Mr. Eygabroad was chairman of the finance committee when the debt was incurred, six years ago, and he took great pleasure in consigning the document to the flames which freed the church of all its obligations. The total amount of the indebtedness was $26,496, and as the drive for funds to lift it aggregated $27,100, a surplus of $604 is left in the hands of the treasurer. Chairman Eygabroad, who keeps tab on the church's finances, furnished us with the following statement in relation to the building of the edifice and the payment thereof. It shows that the church is how free from debt and that there is a surplus in the treasury: Cost of church...$78,079.64 Cost of bungalow...7,500.00 Insurance and interest paid more than collected...9,277.50 Subsequent expenses...4,500.00 $99,357.14 Interest paid on mortgage...533.05 Total...$99,880.19 Subscriptions to church...$81,352.72 Subscriptions to church...5,300.00 $88,652.72 Loss on subscriptions...13,268.53 Total...$73,384.19 New Subscription Cash...$24,250.00 Bankable notes...2,850.00 Total...$27,100.00 Deficit...26,496.00 Balance...$604.00 Construction of the White Temple church was begun in 1919, and it was dedicated on April 13, 1920. Rev. Humphrey was pastor at the time. It was a big undertaking at the time, but the old edifice on North Philadelphia street had grown too small for the congregation, and it was necessary to build a larger home. A few months after the dedication, Rev. Humphrey was succeeded in the pastorate by Dr. J.A. Geissinger. Dr. Geissinger was a builder, and greatly increased the membership. After serving five years, he was transferred to Pasadena, and Dr.Benjamin S.Haywood was placed in charge by the conference: Dr.Haywood is one of his most eloquent ministers in Southern California, and he is making the church a popular Sunday resort. At the ceremonies Friday night, the Rev.Clyde Monroe-Crist, superintendent of the Methodist churches, Southern district, gave a brief address of congratulation, praising the church for the enterprise and sacrifice which made possible a happy "Home-coming Night." Stole Four Mules, Landed in Prison Santa Ana Man Failed to Return Rented Animals Charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged theft of four mules and a small wagon from Gip's Parn, Santa Ana, Frank Vikturck, 35, is in the county jail, following his arrest in Ontario by Jesse Elliott and Jim Smith, deputy sheriffs, who traced the man to Riverside and Ontario before they caught him. According to a report at the sheriff's office, Vikturck "rented" the mules from the barn on the afternoon of March 22. He is alleged to have said that he was renting them for the Basich Brothers' Company, which, at that time was working in the Santa Ana canyon. Knowing that Basich Brothers was a reliable firm, the mules were turned over to Vikturck without question. He is alleged to have signed the name of Basich Brothers to an order for the mules. Investigation proved that Vikturck went to the road camp soon after he obtained the mules and worked there for several days. He then is said to have left there and went to Riverside, taking the mules with him. From there he went to Ontario, where he was found. Two of the mules had been abandoned. They were found, badly in need of water, by Ontario humane officers. It was intimated that a complaint also would be sworn out against Vikturck by the humane office of Ontario. All of the mules were recovered by the Orange county officers.