anaheim-gazette 1926-05-13

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVI MAYOR CRYER OF ANAHEIM’S BIG ANNUAL EXHIBIT OPENS ITS GATES TO MULTITUDE Great Tent Is Dream of Beauty, in Honor of King Valencia; High Class Entertainment Promised Daily TODAY, at 10 o'clock, the gates of the Sixth California Valencia Orange Show were unlocked, and the most beautiful exhibition ever seen in Southern California was opened to the public. Each year the managers learn wisdom by experience, and this year they have staged a show that far surpasses the beautiful creations of the past. Ancient Greece has been drawn upon for the decorative motif, the whole being based upon Homer’s legendary tale of the "Siege of Troy." POISON GAS FOUND TODAY, at 10 o'clock, the gates of the Sixth California Valencia Orange Show were unlocked, and the most beautiful exhibition ever seen in Southern California was opened to the public. Each year the managers learn wisdom by experience, and this year they have staged a show that far surpasses the beautiful creations of the past. Ancient Greece has been drawn upon for the decorative motif, the whole being based upon Homer's legendary tale of the "Siege of Troy." That famous wooden horse, 30 feet high, which was dragged through the impregnable gates by the Trojans, and was the eventual cause of their destruction, will stand at the entrance. Visitors with an eye for beauty are advised to glance upward on entering the show, according to advance announcements, for on battlements flanking the big wooden horse it is purposed to have dancing damsels. These beauties, some of Orange county's most beautiful girls, will lend carnival spirit to the occasion by tossing confetti down upon the crowds. They positively will not appear in bathing suits, according to an announcement of the management, it being considered that bathing suits in an inland town such as Anaheim are somewhat out of place. Instead, they will be garbed in Greclah costumes such as the maids of ancient Greece wore when they went leaping through the Hellenic woods on summer evenings. There are eleven feature exhibits, and all are works of art, as each exhibitor is determined to win the first prize. These features are entered by the following: San Bernardino, Pomona, Los Angeles county, Yorba Linda, Newport Beach, Orange County, Fullerton, Anaheim Lumbermen's Association, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, and Anaheim high school. Those who secured space for exhibits in the rack display are: R. J. McPadden of the Placentia Community Association, W. H. Schureman, Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association; G. W. Sandilands, Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association; Frank J. Hixon' Placeptia Co-operative Orange Association; Chamber of Commerce, Yorba Linda; Foothill Growers' Association, Yorba Linda; Robert Strain, American Fruit Growers' Association; G. L. Bates, Orange Mutual Citrus Association; W. D. Merchant, Garden Grove Mutual Orange Association; W. H. Blodgett, Mutual Orange Distributors; Redlands; J. H. Ritchie, Anaheim Co-Operative Association; Eddington Fruit Company; Fullerton, and W. L. York, First National Bank, La Habra. Judges will pass on the fruit displays and award prizes are Henry Meiser of Fullerton, G. W. Rockefeller of Santa Ana, and A. S. Bradford of Placentia. The industrial tent and auto salon are beehives of industry, hundreds of people being engaged in demonstrating and selling useful things, from automobiles down to pink lemonade and orange juice. There are 235 booths in the industrial tent, and every automobile POISON GAS FOUND CAUSE OF DEATH Employe of Chemical Plant Succumbs to Sulphide Gas Disobedience to orders is believed to have caused the death, on Sunday, of R. Johns, 30, an employee of the Crystal Chemical Company. The near-suffocation of Dr. Gustave T. Reich, superintendent, followed his effort to rescue his fellow employee. Johns was assigned the task of cleaning out a sealed tank in the treating plant, a recently completed addition to the company's holdings. He had been warned not to enter a tank without the assistance of a guard. Before undertaking the job, he was instructed to use a fire hose, and not to enter the tank to sweep down the sides. He was missed about 2 p.m. An investigation revealed him lying on the bottom of the tank, where he had been overcome by hydrogen sulphide gas. Dr. Reich was summoned from the orange show grounds, where he was assisting with preparations for opening the show, and immediately undertook a rescue. With a gas mask on, he began the descent into the tank on a rope, and in some manner was dropped the full depth of the tank, bruising him badly. The tank is about 14 feet deep and 18 feet in diameter. Drs. H. D. Newkirk and John W. Truxaw were called and they made every possible effort to resuscitate Johns. Dr. Reich was soon revived, and will not suffer ill effects of the experience. Johns never regained consciousness and died at 5 o'clock. He had been an employee of the Crystal Chemical Company for two years. He is survived by his wife and one child, who reside on North Zeyn street, and by his father of Fallbrook. Le Mori, Queen Titania and the Sandman, La Ramon boy, monologist; Dickie Brandon, Constance Jeanette McCoy, "Sweet Marie"; Bettiemea Pfefferkorn, "Bobolink of KHJ" (singer); Dutton's one-ring circus. State Realtors' and Secretaries' Day Saturday, May 15—Packard orchestra, Go-Go Belanger, KFI favorite; Gladys Pickering, soprano; Berry Brothers, dancers; Billy Hall, baritone; Woodward and Belanger, Dutton's one-ring This city obtained members of The Los Angeles Society, which was on Francisco, in 1857, by German-born American purchased the land which is located for the parish homes for themselves. These men were engaging engineering and pursuits, and while measurably well they live in a city that the country and engage fruit raising. They better their condition. They desired to plant orchards and establish a rural district. A employed who with a pa came hither surveyed out fifty lots with stool colony. They had committee of their men an advantageous site for formica. They selected valley where soil richly productive when gation could be had in where the climate it was the best they had travels. Another reason for sicular site was that roads of the routes lakes and San Diego,and between tidewater on the west to the San Antonio on the east.M until railroads took stage coach,mails north and south,pass Angeles street,inthe thoroughfare behind Camino Real of a centetidewater to the east f ported in ever more Vineyards were planted out and reservations made and farm buildings,cured,and those gas center of the colony obtaining lots further colonists came to Anna 1859 and were follows others until all of them shareholders had arrived. After the organization and when purchase been made,a meeting Francisco.at which named there ensued cussion and several posed among them Anahelpingout in J. H. Ritchie, Anaheim Co-Operative Association; Eddington Fruit Company, Fullerton, and W. L. York, First National Bank, La Habra. Judges who will pass on the fruit displays and award prizes are Henry Melser of Fullerton, G. W. Rockefeller of Santa Ana, and A. S. Bradford of Placentia. The industrial tent and auto salon are beehives of industry, hundreds of people being engaged in demonstrating and selling useful things, from automobiles down to pink lemonade and orange juice. There are 235 booths in the industrial tent, and every automobile made in America can be seen in the auto salon. Half a dozen of the best bands and orchestras in Southern California have been engaged to furnish the music, and there are almost continuous concerts. If you like classical music, you can listen to it in the main tent; if you enjoy jazz, you can get an earful out in the carnival grounds. The inspiring music of the merry-go-round can be heard at any old time while the show is open. If you enjoy dancing, you can see beautiful Grecian young ladies reproducing the ancient Hellenic dances or out in the Midway you can see beautiful modern clad girls stepping the shimmie or the Charleston. In addition to all the other attractions, Manager Reld announces that he has secured an honest-to-goodness circus for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dutton's Society Circus is the name. Following is a complete program, subject to change, for each of the 11 days: Official Day Thursday, May 13, 8 o'clock—The official opening of the program, with Mayor Cryer of Los Angeles and Tom Talbert, president of the board of supervisors, officiating; Huntington Beach band, Patrick and Marsh orchestra, Irene McKinney, popular songs; Lillian Mae Challenger, ballads; Leon and Jenkins, dancing team; Reginald Burns, tenor. Children's Day Friday, May 14—Le Roy Parry and his Elite orchestra, Sara Carlin, soprano; Tom Mitchell, baritone; Orpheus Four, male quartet; Kathryne Thompson, saxophonist; Wesley Tourtellotte, pianist (jazz); Weingand Brothers, xylophone, ukulele, piano; tentative list of KHJ youngsters: Henrietta Poland, "Little Forget-me-not"; Charles Leslie Hill, "Honey Boy"; Dick Winslow, screen juvenile reporter; Baby Blossom State Realtors' and Secretaries' Day Saturday, May 15—Packard orchestra, Go-Go Belanger, KFI favorite; Gladys Pickering, soprano; Berry Brothers, dancers; Billy Hall, baritone; Woodward and Belanger, Dutton's one-ring circus. Los Angeles and Riverside Counties Society and Concordia Club Day Germania Singing Sunday, May 16—Venice Ballroom or Sara Carlin, soprano; King Brothers, orchestra. Babette Barker, popular songs; comedy dancers; Ashley Sisters. Dutton's one-ring circus. City Organization Day Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and City Club Monday, May 17—Owen Fallon's Californiaians, Claire Leslie, popular songs; Paula Dohrman, soprano; California Blue Boys, Berlin and Skinner. Long Beach-Iowa Day Tuesday, May 18—Long Beach Municipal band, Billie Hoffman, popular songs; Ben McYaughlin, baritone; Billbrew Quartet. Motor Transit and Dixie Day Wednesday, May 19—Royal Garden Orchestra (colored), Bert Johnson, "Hot Singer"; Gloomy Gus, dancer; Deacon McDaniels, baritone; Sunburn Jim, Alma Hightower; Lola Everleigh, Emma Stewart, Emma Wiggins, Ethel Jones. Orange and San Diego Counties' Day Thursday, May 20—All Wesson Orchestra, Gladys Thomas, popular songs; Lillian Bowles, soprano; Jerry Ryan, baritone; Honolulu Three. Santa Ana, Orange Newport Beach Day Friday, May 21—Owen Fallon's Californiaians, Francis St. George, popular songs; Bonnie Adair, ballads; Way Watts, Dan Grojley, tenor. Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Yorba Linda, La Habra Day Saturday, May 22—Phil Fischer Pasadena Hotel Orchestra, Peggy Mathews, popular songs; Tom McLaughlin, baritone; Stark Sisters, harmony girls. All Nations' Day Sunday, May 23—Guterson Band of All Nations, Topay and Eva, popular songs; Edward Novis, baritone; Anaheim Choir, 100 voices. Anaheim Recital Will Act At Luncheon to Hunters Of State Anaheim Really boasts at a luncheon at Ellsworth Harry Culver presides over formia Real Estate Assurday which is officially Realtors' Day at the President Harry Culver principal speaker and liver an address at 2 a.m. Analeh sent out invitations to 110 real estate boards acceptance have also as far north as San Francisco. The reality board hires of the local local officials of the orange councilmen to attend. Been sent also to 100 merce secretaries have been coming in. This affair is expected largely attend dustrial conference under the auspices of the state were in attendance. MILITARY BRIDGE Mrs. H. N. White luncheon and bridge way Country Club on noon. Forty guests after a delightful fourth afternoon was de bridge. The victorious was held by Mrs. H. Arthur Lewis, Mrs. and Mrs. J. P. Wilson. AHEIM, GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 13, 1926 HOW ANAHEIM WAS NAMED ALL the way from the green hills of Delemont, Switzerland, comes a letter to the city authorities from Joseph Anaheim, who has been reading accounts in the papers concerning the oil fire at Brea, and has seen a reference to this city in connection therewith. He expresses regret because of the fire and asks for information regarding the origin of the name of this city. "The origin of Anaheim is unknown to me," he writes, "and I would very much like to know the etymology of it." He asks if there is some scholar or old settler here who will be kind enough to supply him the information. We shall try to supply this information for this seeker after knowledge concerning a subject which must be of particular interest to him, as it is to all of our readers. This city obtained its name from etymology of the Santa Ana valley predominated, as the land was situated in the Santa Ana valley or in the valley watered by the Santa Ana river. Anaheim meant a home in the Santa Ana valley. Anaberg referred to the Santa Ana valley and the mountains of the coast range in plain view, and while some suggested Anaheimgau, the etymology of which is obscure, yet the meeting decided the name was cumbersome, and it was disregarded. Each of the two remaining names had its adherents and supporters and it was not until several days thereafter that a vote was taken and the name Anaheim selected. Like true sports and good citizens, the Anabergers moved to make it unanimous. From that moment on the colony was known as Anaheim, meaning a home in the Santa Ana valley, or, as some of the shareholders put it, a home by the Santa Ana river, which since the days of the there were differences between Anaheim and other sections of the county, but these were ironed out successfully, and in the assaults upon their riparian rights all sections stood shoulder to shoulder together. In the early 80's the Anaheim Water Company took over the Cajon Canal Company, which irrigated the upper lands of the Placentia section, and the company is now known as the Anaheim Union Water Company. This company and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company owl the Durkee ranch, of more than one thousand acres, up the river, which is the key to the irrigation interests of this entire valley. It was purchased for $100,000. It is now worth, with its water rights, millions of dollars. Its purchase set at naught efforts of Los Angeles capitalists to buy it and disturb the water rights of valley irrigators. In buying this ranch the old-timers placed the county again with. He expresses regret because of the fire and asks for information regarding the origin of the name of this city. "The origin of Anaheim is unknown to me," he writes, "and I would very much like to know the etymology of it." He asks if there is some scholar or old settler here who will be kind enough to supply him the information. We shall try to supply this information for this seeker after knowledge concerning a subject which must be of particular interest to him, as it is all of our readers. This city obtained its name from members of The Los Angeles Vineyard Society, which was organized in San Francisco, in 1857, by a colony of fifty German-born American citizens, who purchased the land whereon this city is located, for the purpose of providing homes for themselves and families. These men were engaged in merchandising, engineering, and in other gainful pursuits, and while all were doing measurably well, they felt that, rather and live in a city, they would go into the country and engage in farming and fruit raising. They felt they could better their condition by so doing. They desired to plant vineyards and orchards and establish themselves in a rural district. A surveyor was employed, who, with a party of assistants, came hither, surveyed the lands, laid out fifty lots, with streets intersecting the colony. They had already had a committee of their members looking for an advantageous site in Southern California. They selected land in this valley, where soil was found to be richly productive, where water for irrigation could be had in abundance, and where the climate, it appeared to them, was the best they had seen in all their travels. Another reason for selecting this particular site was that it lay at the crossroads of the routes between Los Angeles and San Diego, north and south and between tidewater at Wilmington on the west to the San Bernardino section on the east. For many years until railroads took the place of the stage coach, mails and passengers north and south, passed through Los Angeles street, in the center of town, the thoroughfare being, likewise, El Camino Real of a century before. From tidwater to the east freight was transported in ever increasing quantities. Vineyards were planted, fruit trees set out and reservations made for dwellings and farm buildings. A drawing occurred, and those gaining lots in the center of the colony reimbursed those obtaining lots further out. The first colonists came to Anaheim in 1858 and 1859 and were followed shortly by others until all of the original fifty shareholders had arrived. After the organization of the society, and when purchase of the land had been made, a meeting was held in San Francisco, at which the colony was named. There ensued a spirited discussion and several names were proposed, among them Anaheim, Anaberg and Anahelingau in all of which the some suggested Anahelingau, the etymology of which is obscure, yet the meeting decided the name was cumbersome, and it was disregarded. Each of the two remaining names had its adherents and supporters and it was not until several days thereafter that a vote was taken and the name Anaheim selected. Like true sports and good citizens, the Anabergers moved to make it unanimous. From that moment on the colony was known as Anaheim, meaning a home in the Santa Ana valley, or as some of the shareholders put it, a home by the Santa Ana river, which since the days of the original occupation has furnished water to irrigate these fertile fields. There never was a scintilla of doubt about it; there is not now and never can be. It is not generally known, but it is nevertheless a fact that many of the Pioneers were members of the Vigilance committee which cleaned up San Francisco of its murderous thugs and robbers in the 50's. They joined with the best citizens of the town, which was overrun by the lawless element. The courts and city officials seemed powerless to act, and a reign of lawlessness swept the town. No one was safe; banks were robbed and citizens murdered. They saw Casey and Cora hanging from Fort Gunnyhills, and for ought we know, did more than act as mere witnesses. As the bells of Starr King's church tollled for the funeral of James King of William, the city's leading editor, who was assassinated by Cornel these two men were swung into eternity. The men were taken from the county jail by the vigilantes, given fair trial, were found guilty and executed. Many another culprit was strung up. San Francisco was cleaned of its lawless element and the Vigilantes disbanded. These Pioneers came out of Rhine lands previous to the revolution of 1845. Among those emigrating to America at this time were men like Schurz, Seigel Osterhaus and others who rose to be statesmen, diplomats and soldiers in defense of this country. Throughout the United States there are no better citizens than the descendants of these men who fled their native land to escape the vengeance of autocracy simply because they had asked for a Constitution. In years past, strenuous assaults were made against the riparian rights to the waters of the river possessed by these original Pioneers. All were successfully fought off, one of them being carried to the supreme court of the United States. The riparian rights of local irrigators are solid as the rock of Gibraltar and cannot be successfully assaulted. The supreme court of the United States held, as had the supreme court of California and the lower court, that waters from the Santa Ana river cannot be taken from its watershed and conducted to adjacent valleys. That is the law of riparian rights, which the old settlers contended for; and in defending and upholding their rights, they placed this county under a debt of everlasting gratitude to them. True, ALTHOUGH has praised voters in this posed to an ode to the comm plan, accord D. W. McDaid at Home D. W. McDaid years was Ornamental publicity of his daughter at the age of 6. McDaid high class. Orange county and his writings by magazines California and New York. He was Ornamental publicity for chosen for board of superior quality information on phases of acts. McDaid high class. With his service in when he took identification his Chamber of Commerce and organization. Later he joined it was but a man in St. Helen as a booster sition Commerce that was chosen seasone Escondido and fully promote culture an much for them. It was McDaid interested in growing that are proof it was he who of the local parish called called and called us back. But we heard her not. We just had to see that parade and hear that music. Music always sounded great to us anyway. We trust the namesake of this city away back among the green hills of Switzerland may be interested in this brief account of etymology, history and biography, and that he may one day have the happiness of coming to Anaheim and paying us a visit. Missing Ha Anaheim Realtors Will Act as Hosts At Luncheon to Honor President Of State Body Anaheim Realty board will entertain at a luncheon at Elks Club in honor of Harry Culver, president of the California Real Estate Association, on Saturday, which is officially designated as Realtors' Day at the orange show. President Harry Culver is to be the principal speaker, and is slated to deliver an address at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Anaheim Realty board has sent invitations to the officials of 110 real estate boards of California and acceptances have already come from as far north as San Luis Obispo. The realty board has also invited officers of the local luncheon clubs, officials of the orange show, and city councilmen to attend. Invitations have been sent also to 100 Chamber of Commerce secretaries and acceptances have been coming in from them daily. This affair is expected to be even more largely attended than the industrial conference which was held under the auspices of the board in 1924, at which realtors from all over the state were in attendance. MILITARY BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. H. N. White entertained at a luncheon and bridge party at the Fairway Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. Forty guests were present and, after a delightful four-course luncheon, the afternoon was devoted to military bridge. The victorious table, or fort, was held by Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. Arthur Lowls, Mrs. E. C. Rundstrum and Mrs. J. P. Wilson. Former Anaheimers Burned to Death Details of a tragedy which visited the home of John Hass, former Anaheim man, at Belleville, Ill., who, with six of his children, was burned to death May 4, have been received by Mrs. Richard Groom, 614 North Zeyn, a sister of John Hass. Hass with four of his children and two of his wife's children by a former marriage were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home. Mrs. Hass, her infant daughter, and a son by the former marriage, Martin Malone, escaped death in the disaster. Those besides Haas to lose their lives were Irene Malone, 17; William Malone, 17; Vernell Hass, 9; Marguerite Haas, 7; Eleanor Hass, 6; and Raymond Hass, 4. Hass had started a fire early in the morning and then gone back to bed. A few minutes later he awoke to find the house in flames. He assisted Mrs. Hass and their baby from their upstairs bedroom through a window and then returned to help the other children out. He was caught in the fire and did not return. The Hass family resided in Anaheim for a period of three years, ending 11 years ago. A joint funeral was held for the seven victims. HARBOR BOND ELECTION Orange county will vote on Thursday, June 10, on the proposal to issue $1,200,000 in bonds for the improvement of Newport harbor. The official call for the election will be found elsewhere in this paper. Polls will be open at all of Anaheim's 19 precincts. Consult the notice and learn where your polling place is located. Grand Opening Of Delatour Cafe Popular Caterer Will Give His Friends a Treat Saturday Frank Delatour is arranging for a grand opening of his popular castside cafeteria on Placentia and Vermont avenues next Saturday, May 15, from 1 to 5 o'clock. Free weinles and hot dog sandwiches will be given to the kiddies, old and young, at that time. A large table, under a canopy of palm leaves, has been placed upon the premises, where the banquet will be served. Japanese lanterns, brilliantly lighted will be swung to the breezes in the evening. Besides the weinie bake, Mr. Delatour, who is a recognized caterer, will regale his cash customers with fried chicken and rabbit, sidelined with a generous helping of beans baked in modern fashion, which have made him famous throughout the countryside. Mr. Delatour is a royal entertainer and invites his friends and their acquaintances to be on hand next Saturday afternoon to see just what real cats look like. Two large ovens have been built for the benefit of the public, with free wood, where people may assemble and enjoy their own barbecue, without price. Mr. Delatour is the personification of good fellowship, and all the kids call him Santa Claus. Justus Craemer of the Orange News was in town on Tuesday, and made a fraternal call at this office. He is obtaining signatures of Orange county editors requesting Governor Richardson to stand for re-election. Nearly every editor in Orange county favors Richardson for governor. ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 31 S ORANGE SHOW C. OF C. COMMITTEE CONFIDENT NEAR DISTRICTS WANT IN CITY Caivass Halted on Account of Orange Show; Majority of Those Interviewed to Date Favor Annexation ALTHOUGH the Chamber of Commerce annexation committee has practically side-tracked for the time being its canvass of voters in the district east and south of the city which it is proposed to annex, enough has been done to convince the members of the committee that a good majority of the residents favor the plan, according to Roy Wethered, chairman of the committee. PUBLICITY AGENT CALLED BY DEATH All the voters would have been interviewed before this and the exact sentiment in the district ascertained, had not preparations for the orange show demanded all the spare time of DATE FAVOR ANNEXATION ALTHOUGH the Chamber of Commerce annexation committee has practically side-tracked for the time being its canvass of voters in the district east and south of the city which it is proposed to annex, enough has been done to convince the members of the committee that a good majority of the residents favor the plan, according to Roy Wethered, chairman of the committee. PUBLICITY AGENT CALLED BY DEATH D. W. McDannald Passes Away at Home of His Daughter D. W. McDannald, who for many years was Orange county's most prominent publicity agent, died at the home of his daughter in Santa Ana, Sunday, at the age of 75. McDannald was the author of many high class descriptive articles on Orange county and Southern California, and his writings were readily accepted by magazines devoted to promoting California and other publications. He was Orange county representative at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, having been chosen for that position by the county board of supervisors because of his superior qualifications and the fund of information he had as to details of all phases of activity in this county. McDannald first became identified with his work in 1908, and continued his service in Los Angeles until 1920, when he took up other work, first identifying himself with the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce as outside representative and as "contact" man for the organization. Later he joined his son in St. Helena and engaged in the real estate business. It was but a short time before active men in St. Helena recognized his ability as a booster and placed him in the position of secretary of the Chamber of Commerce there. Two years ago he was chosen secretary of the chamber in Escondido and, while there, he successfully promoted the introduction of silk culture, an industry that promises much for the Escondido district. It was McDannald who introduced and interested Orange county men in the growing of many of the rare fruits that are produced in this county, and it was he who brought to the attention of the local public and the outside world that Orange county produces a greater variety of products than any other county in the United States. He promoted these facts in his writings. It is doubtful if any man in Orange county has written more publicity than McDannald that was acceptable to publishers outside the confines of Orange county. Missing Aviator Has Been Located All the voters would have been interviewed before this and the exact sentiment in the district ascertained, had not preparations for the orange show demanded all the spare time of the committeemen. Mr. Wethered states that a big majority of those so far interviewed favor the move, and he is confident the ratio will hold the same among those yet to be seen. The heaviest protest comes from the southeast corner section, which is bounded by Placentia avenue, Ball road, Santa Ana street and the city limits. It is possible that if it is found a majority of the voters in that section are opposed to coming into the city, that particular district will be eliminated when the election is called. The committee has no voice in that phase of the question, however, as it is authorized only to get the sentiment of the voters in all the territory and report the same to the Chamber of Commerce. That body will probably settle the question of elimination, and the trustees will call an election in accordance with the recommendation of the chamber. The territory which it is sought to annex comprises all that land bounded on the north by La Palma avenue, on the east by Placentia avenue, on the south by Ball road, and on the west by Walnut street. It comprises one and one-half square miles, or approximately one thousand acres. It contains a population of a little more than 300, one hundred of them being voters. The property value of the strip is a million and a half dollars, and the assessed value is a little over half a million. Anaheim's present area is three and one-half square miles. With this L-shaped strip added, increasing it to five square miles, it will still be the smallest city in the county in area, although the second in population. It will still fall far short of Orange, will be about half the size of Santa Ana, and less than one-third the size of Fullerton. Newspaper Editors Organize Press Club Were Guests of Harbor Chamber of Commerce Tuesday Preliminary organization of the Orange County Press Club was effected on Tuesday evening at the clubhouse of the Newport Harbor Yacht Club at a dinner at which newspaper publishers were guests of the Orange County Harbor Chamber of Commerce. S. A. Meyer, publisher of The Newspaper Editors Organize Press Club Missing Aviator Has Been Located Fred Taheld, 26-year-old airplane designer, disappeared from his home in Perea because he was heartbroken over the fact that a man had been killed in a plane he designed, he wrote in a letter received by Barney Toele of Garden Grove. Taheld is in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Taheld disappeared about three weeks ago, when a monoplane of his design, known as the "Brea Hummingbird," and to be one of the smallest planes made, fell at the Brea air field, killing the pilot, Ray Freeman of Long Beach. The flight was made in the presence of several thousand persons, on the occasion of the proposed visit of Col. William Mitchell, who was to make a flight in the plane. Taheld left the field in the automobile of William Tremaine, associated with him in the construction of the Brea Hummingbird. The car was later found abandoned in Santa Ana canyon. Tremaine said he will leave immediately for Lordsburg to induce Taheld, whom he regards as a genius in airplane design, to return. CHANGING LOCATIONS Two Center street merchants moved their places of business this week. L. N. Wisser, sporting goods dealer, moved from 177 to 175 West Center street, and Joe Lautenbach, shoe merchant, moved from 175 to 177 West Center street. Extensive additions and alterations have been made to Wisser's new place of business, including an addition in the rear where the bicycle repair shop will be maintained. Dr. F. H. Houck, owner of the store at 177, plans a complete remodeling of the front. He was granted a permit by R. D. Tompkins, city building inspector to make alterations. The improvements will cost $800. FAILS TO LAND Louis Kroeger, Anaheim Union high school orator, who represented Orange county in the semi-finals of the Southern California oratorical contest, staged Monday night in the auditorium of the San Diego high school, failed to win a place. Wilma Hamilton, a San Diego high school girl was accorded first place. Chandler Ide of Redlands took second place, and Albertine Hoffon of San Pedro won third honors. Young Kroeger was accompanied to San Diego by his coach, Mrs. Fay Kern Schulz, and Principal and Mrs. J. A. Clayes.