anaheim-gazette 1926-11-11

Great Increase in School Attendance Remarkable Growth in County in Past Few Years An increase in the average attendance for elementary schools in the county from 4656, in the school year of 1909-10, to 13,927, in the school year of 1925-26, is shown in figures released by R. P. Mitchell, county superintendent of schools. Of incorporated communities, Santa Ana shows the biggest gain, showing an increase from 1269 to 3338 between the two periods. Fullerton followed with 243 to 1206. Showing a gain of 946, or 17 less than Fullerton, Anaheim is third, with 448 to 1394. Following is a detailed tabulation of average attendance in the elementary schools for the last 17 years: School year | County | Ana- | Fuller- | Santa Ana ---|---|---|---|--- 1909-10 | 4656 | 448 | 243 | 1269 1910-11 | 4538 | 479 | 263 | 1260 1911-12 | 5552 | 576 | 293 | 1384 1912-13 | 5902 | 552 | 348 | 1530 1913-14 | 6438 | 619 | 414 | 1681 1914-15 | 6955 | 619 | 450 | 1734 1915-16 | 7062 | 618 | 439 | 1732 1916-17 | 7191 | 684 | 461 | 1750 1917-18 | 7065 | 662 | 485 | 1686 1918-19 | 7115 | 634 | 468 | 1707 1919-20 | 8194 | 852 | 594 | 1930 1920-21 | 9730 | 960 | 734 | 2166 1921-22 | 10956 | 1136 | 885 | 2404 1922-23 | 12604 | 1253 | 1073 | 2805 1923-24 | 14371 | 1490 | 1326 | 3109 1924-25 | 14389 | 1469 | 1266 | 3186 1925-26 | 13927 | 1394 | 1206 | 3338 Coal Oil Lamps Replaced by Arcs (Continued from Page One) Amid a chorus of "ahs" and much applause and hand-clapping, the new electric lighting system was at last in operation. A number of addresses were delivered, followed by a musical program, and then a social hoot was conhad been in successful operation for a number of years, and still continues one of the best in Southern California. The city has a more abundant supply of pure water than any city of its class in this part of the state. The supply is commensurate to the demands of the municipality, and while the plane of saturation is lower, it is felt that a succession of wet winters will go far toward restoring it. Soon the electric lighting system proved to be inadequate through demands placed upon it, and additions were made and the output increased. After a number of years the power house was outgrown, and the new plant on South Los Angeles street erected. Here a larger system was installed, which served the city well for a number of years. The lighting service was finally found to be unable to keep up with the demands placed upon it, and the city entered into a contract with the Edison company for the purchase of power at a cheaper price than it could be produced by municipal ownership. A few years ago an effort was made to carry bonds for a quarter of a million dollars for erection of a larger municipally owned lighting system, but the issue was defeated. Hecke Demands Farmers Cooperate (Continued from Page One) organizations and the marketing organizations to sustain and maintain just and necessary regulatory measures; and that there be constant contact with those in charge of enforcing such measures to the end that uniformity and justice be observed. Fourth: That the farm organizations, co-operative organizations and development associations maintain close contact with and continue to give every aid to county horticultural commissioners in their work, which, in weed control, quarantine and pest control and standardization is of utmost importance to agriculture. Fifth: That careful consideration be given to the proposed clearing house plan, and when this logical plan is developed which offers a solution to our Colonel Peat From A After 50 Years Pacific Patriot With an even fifth to his credit, C. Grand Old Man o' general passenger made his last run his office last Sat. That same night hotel in Pasadena guest at a banquet his closest friend associates. R. B. Roberts traffic manager, ceremonies, and Peck's friends took the program and love for work-mate of the throughout the rite most popular business. Although he w duty any longer, will be sought from matters of the U indicated in annuor retirement. In May, 1876, T his first railroad fireman for the Chicago railroad. On November I retired from his passenger agent system to farm an fortable little course. "I would say r ness if I could," cut off of his office want me to have. "When I came geles was just a greatest business and I like to think a little to do v sucess." "They can rei Coal Oil Lamps Replaced by Arcs (Continued from Page One) Amid a chorus of "ahs" and much applause and hand-clapping, the new electric lighting system was at last in operation. A number of addresses were delivered, followed by a musical program, and then a social hop was continued until a late hour. The arc lights on the streets were a great success and were greatly appreciated by the town folk and citizens from outlying districts alike. Lights were installed in many business houses and residences, and the service was successful and greatly appreciated. It was one of the first municipally owned electric lighting systems in the state. The municipally owned water system tact with those in charge of enforcing such measures to the end that uniformity and justice be observed. Fourth: That the farm organizations, co-operative organizations and development associations maintain close contact with and continue to give every aid to county horticultural commissioners in their work, which, in weed control, quarantine and pest control and standardization is of the utmost importance to agriculture. Fifth: That careful consideration be given to the proposed clearing house plan, and when this logical plan is developed which offers a solution to our tremendous distributing and marketing problem that every farmer, every shipper and every organization do their utmost to assure its adoption and successful operation. 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Robertson, assistant general traffic manager, acted as master of ceremonies, and every one of Tom Peck’s friends took a personal hand in the program, to show their appreciation and love for this snowy-haired work-mate of theirs who is considered throughout the railroad world one of the most popular executives in the business. Although he will not be on active duty any longer, Tom Peck’s advice will be sought frequently on important matters of the Union Pacific officials indicated in announcing his well-earned retirement. In May, 1876, Tom Peck, 20, obtained his first railroad job, signing on as a fireman for the Indianapolis, Peru & Chicago railroad. On November 1, 1826, Tom Peck, 70, retired from his position as general passenger agent of the Union Pacific system to farm and dream on his comfortable little country estate in Arcadia. “I would stay right here in the business if I could,” he said as he gazed out of his office window, “but they want me to have a rest.” “When I came here in 1897, Los Angeles was just a village. Now it is the greatest business center in the West, and I like to think that perhaps I had a little to do with its growth and success.” “They can retire me, but they can’t to elimination of standards which work to the disadvantage of the industry. make me forget the roar of the railroads and the shrill whistle of the locomotives. It’s in my blood and while I am out there on my little ranch in Ardacia tinkering about. I expect at times I will feel like dropping everything and climbing on the first train that comes along, just to be going somewhere again with the boys.” Tom Peck’s first job in Los Angeles was with the Los Angeles Terminal Railroad as general passenger agent, at $60 a month. Those were strenuous days when it took ingenuity to stimulate travel, even to the point of augmenting the supply of sea shells at the beach to attract excursionists to take a ride down to Terminal island, at a dollar a ticket. “One thing I enjoy is all the bouquets I am getting before I die,” said Peck. “Letters have come in from all over the country, some of them from boys I haven’t heard of for years. It is gratifying to know that your friends of years ago haven’t forgotten. I am going to keep them to make me remember. I have a big sunny porch out at my house, where I am going to fix a sort of trophy room with all the mementos of my railroad days, and I have lots of them.” “An engineer dropped in to see me the other day. He said, ‘Tom, how long have you and I been working together?’ I said, ‘About twenty-five years, George.’ He said, ‘Remember the time you came up to my engine and gave me that cigar? I haven’t forgotten it, and I have always tried to handle my train so, not to jar the passengers since then.’” “I was on a little trip, and during the night George had a little trouble starting and stopping and jerking the train so badly that he woke me and several of my neighbors. 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Injunctions Filed Against Oil Men Must Cease Polluting Waters With Waste From Wells Firing the opening gun in a war to compel observance of section 625, California penal code, relating to pollution of rivers and harbors of the state by oil and other effluent “deleterious to fish, plant and bird life,” the California fish and game commission has filed suit in the superior court of Los Angeles county against 17 leading oil producers of the Signal Hill field, seeking an injunction to prevent those companies from operating their wells, skimming stations or dehydrating plants. 2 Weeks Special Values to elimination of standards which work to the disadvantage of the industry. 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