anaheim-gazette 1926-12-30

OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR BEFORE AND AFTER A YOUNG lady who returned from a visit back yonder, said when she left there a foot of snow covered the landscape. The other day, when it was cold here, the lady was asked how the weather compared in the two places. She replied, with a shrug, that she felt the cold here more than she did back there. Of course, under cross-examination her testimony might have been shattered, because you know they don't wear very much out here. INTO THE HAY-WIRE A MAN who traded inland acreage for an apartment house in a big seaside town believes he is a victim of the species known as the versatile, voluble and veracious real estate agent, for the deal was put over in the good old summer time. PUT UP THE RAIN SPOUT SOME weeks ago, a well-known forecaster said there would be quite a bit of moisture falling during the month of December. Fact is, he says there would be some real storms hitting the coast, coming in from off the seas. And he was right. Might be well to look after weak river banks and nail new shingles on the roof. Looks like a wet winter. AND THE TOURISTS ARE ROLLING WEST LEADING railway and hotel men of the Southland say that more visitors will come to Southern California this winter than ever before. Many easterners are California bound, and it is reported that motor travel has tripled during the past four years. Many more people are coming to California this year than to Florida. In the preceding two years motor travel to Florida was heavier than to California. TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK THE storage of flood waters again forces one to say that all people should give this problem earnest thought. The rainy season here has set in and the precipitation to date is ahead of the normal amount of rainfall for this section. And it looks as thought there will be lots of rain. Between three and four inches of rain has already fallen in various localities hereabout and while TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK THE storage of flood waters again forces one to say that all people should give this problem earnest thought. The rainy season here has set in and the precipitation to date is ahead of the normal amount of rainfall for this section. And it looks as thought there will be lots of rain. Between three and four inches of rain has already fallen in various localities hereabout and, while much good has been done, nevertheless, considerable damage has also resulted. The time for discussion has passed. What is needed now is action. This flood water must be impounded some way. Storage reservoirs must be built; and a series of check dams in all the rivers should be put in. People in this valley should give the question serious consideration, and the time is ripe for a determined effort to store up this river overflow. DELAY IS DANGEROUS MEN who know say that the weakest spot in the west bank of the Santa Ana river is at the bend just northwest of town. The fact of the matter is that there is practically no bank there at all, because after years of sand accumulation the bed of the river is really higher in places than the bank itself. This seems ridiculous, but it is true. And let there be heavy rains during this season, it is claimed by wise men, that the flood waters will cut a new channel at that point and send the river north of this city. And once the water runs there, it cannot be changed by the hand of man, for be it known water must not be diverted from its natural channel. Thousands of dollars worth of damage would then follow to property owners in the path of this new river flow. THERE'S SOME GOOD IN EVERYTHING THERE awhile back a man threw out some hot coals in his back yard, up in the mountains, and a fire started that lasted for ten days, doing lots of property damage and scaring people. Of course, that's bad enough. But after all, old hillmen allow burning up of the dead timber and brush gives the new crop a better chance, even though the removal of the dense growth causes temporary runoffs in the watersheds. Besides, many pests are destroyed by the fire. Then the good rains descend (sometimes) and all nature smiles with gladness, and a fellow wonders why people get excited, for forsooth everything is done for the best. Just go on home and remember it might have been worse. TAKING THE SAG OUT OF THE STOCKING WHEN the lovely queen of a foreign land paid a visit to these shores and was graciously entertained, some people were puzzled as to why the sovereign wandered so far away from her own fireside. But recent events over there point to internal discord amid the royal family, and maybe a little ready cash is necessary to tide the titled family over. Of course, it is not on the cards where the royal visitor gave an inkling of any wolves hanging around their cabin doors, still it looks as though everything is not just right at home. And this being the time of year when Santa Claus comes down the chimney, it is an even bet that the smoke passages over there are cleared for action, patiently awaiting arrival of the overdue reindeers. SOLONG, KIDDO! CALL AGAIN W shores and was graciously entertained, some people were puzzled as to why the sovereign wandered so far away from her own fireside. But recent events over there point to internal discord amid the royal family, and maybe a little ready cash is necessary to tide the titled family over. Of course, it is not on the cards where the royal visitor gave an inking of any wolves hanging around their cabin doors, still it looks as though everything is not just right at home. And this being the time of year when Santa Claus comes down the chimney, it is an even bet that the smoke passages over there are cleared for action, patiently awaiting arrival of the overdue reindeers. SOLONG, KIDDO! CALL AGAIN A BOY in a hill town in this sunny land gave a homing pigeon to a visiting friend, who took the bird back east. There it was cold, and the dove busted out of its cage and within two days was back in its old home town, where the sun most always is smiling. ROSE BETWEEN TWO THORNS A YOUNG lady clerk gave seven dollars of perfectly good money for a twelve dollar no-fund check to a smooth guy the other day, and remarked innocently with glee that she believed she had struck a bargain, until she was told differently. Then a pal of the phony check kiter went in and paid her five dollars for the worthless piece of paper. The "artists" are two dollars ahead of the game—and besides, got away with the evidence. THROW OUT THE LIFELINE A MAN who gets into a tub of cold water every morning as a health conditioner, and who is rated as a good swimmer, allows this fad of channel swims is the Avalon applesauce. There are too many boats hovering around the route for emergency cases, besides it doesn't decide anything if you are skeptical; while it may be a good publicity stunt, Luke McGluke doubts if any mermaids will ever come across. OFF BLOOM EVIDENCES of the cat and dog life has again cropped out in a neighboring town, causing the neighbors to wonder what happen next. This sort of thing hurts—it cuts deep. A fellow's conscience must be topsy-turvy to do such as this, and his mind surely must cause unensiness. His idiosyncrasy will lead to insomnia. Tom Talbert Retires From County Board Supervisor Schumacher of This District Slated for Chairman After serving 15 years as chairman of the board of supervisors, Thomas B. Talbert of Huntington Beach laid down the gavel at the close of the session Tuesday evening and retired from the board. Officially, Supervisor Talbert will not retire from office until January 3, but actually the change took place at the adjournment of the final meeting of the 1926 board of supervisors. Unless some special matters arise before next Tuesday, Chairman Talbert has finished his career as official of the board. No show was made of Talbert's farewell and it passed without notice, except for a few brief remarks of appreciation, voiced by Clyde Bishop, who walked into the meeting room just before adjournment. Bishop called attention to the sterling service given by the veteran solon and expressed the sense of loss that would be felt at his retirement. When the board next meets, John C. Mitchell of Garden Grove will be in Talbert's seat and another chairman will be selected, probably William Schumacher, oldest member of the board in point of service next to Talbert: Schumacher is a brother-in-law of Talbert. Talbert first joined the board of supervisors in 1909, by appointment to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Supervisor George W. Moore. In 1911, Talbert was elected chairman of the board, to succeed George Angle of Santa Ana, who had become chairman at the death of D. A. MacMullan of Olive, in 1910. Angle retired from the board in 1911. Talbert has been chairman continuously since that time. This year, at the conclusion of his fourth elective term, he decided not to be a candidate for re-election. LEGION NOTES California World war veterans who the San Francisco county council of the American Legion and assistant United States attorney here, has been assigned to the war college at Washington to take a six weeks' military training course. Bennett holds the rank of a lieutenant-colonel of infantry in the California National Guard and has been sent to the army war school at the request of Dr. David P. Barrows, former president of the University of California and a major-general of the California guardsmen. Officials of the American Legion posts in the counties adjacent to San Francisco bay will gather at an inter-post conference at Berkeley on January 3 to discuss matters of importance to the World war veterans' organization. Dr. John F. Slavich, state commander of the Legion, will preside at the conference which is to be held in the quarters of Berkeley post of the Legion. Between two and three hundred veterans are expected to be present. Community and civic betterment activities will be discussed by Clyde Lightbody of San Francisco; Colonel David McKell will lead the section on "Americanism," while post affairs will be in charge of Jerome Hallinan of San Mateo, Rufus Whaley of Oakland, R. Wilson of Benicia, and M. M. Garrett of Walnut Creek. Two and a half million World war veterans are privileged to exercise the provisions to borrow approximately $216,000,000 from the United States government on their adjusted compensation certificates after January 1. State Adjutant James K. Flak of the American Legion announces here, following receipt of word from the veterans' bureau at Washington. The loan value of certificates which have been informed by the federal authorities. It is not expected, however, that there will be many calls at this time by the veterans. PIANOS Storage and Used Fianos Danz at Anaheim has big city stock. Knabe, $185; Fisher, $65; Kohler, $85; Hardman, $90; $135; Steinway, Story & Clark, Chickering, Wurillr Starr—many other famous makes, $35 up. Almost 100 to choose from, new and used. Free music lessons with every one. Ask about our free trial offer. the board, to succeed George Angle of Santa Ana, who had become chairman at the death of D. A. MacMullan of Olive, in 1910. Angle retired from the board in 1911. Talbert has been chairman continuously since that time. This year, at the conclusion of his fourth elective term, he decided not to be a candidate for re-election. LEGION NOTES California World war veterans who are confined in the various government hospitals are to receive a personal greeting card from Howard P. Savage of Chicago, national commander of the American Legion, on Christmas morning. The greeting card bears the following message: "A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. Though I cannot be with you in person, I am thinking of you. So are all the buddies of 1917 and 1918, now and all the time." Leaves of absence will be granted by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to all of its employees who are World war veterans and who desire to make the trip to Paris, France, next year as members of the second A.E.F., which will journey abroad to attend the national convention of the American Legion there. Anouncement was made recently of this order which has been given to the heads of the various divisions over the Southern Pacific system. Other large corporations are expected to follow the lead set by the Southern Pacific. During the coming year each of the 300 odd posts of the American Legion in California is expected to perform some worth-while service to the community in which it lives, according to a plan mapped out by Dr. John F. Slavich, state commander of the Legion, and the members of the executive committee of the World war veterans' organization. "The backbone of the American Legion, the local post, is expected to devote a part of its time during the coming year to community service," Commander Slavich says. "Each post will undertake some particular for mof civic activity, other than its regular program which includes child-welfare work, Americanization activities, forest conservation, and so on," the commander declares in his orders to the various units of his organization. The community service movement is to be one of the principal endorsers of the Legion throughout the United States during 1927. The next state convention of the American Legion, scheduled for Santa Barbara, is to be held August 1-4, according to an announcement from State Adjutant James K. Fisk, following a meeting of the state executive committee of the World war veterans' organization in San Francisco Sunday. The first day of the convention will be devoted to the activities of the Forty-and-Eight Society, the play or have been informed by the federal authorities. It is not expected, however, that there will be many calls at this time by the veterans. PIANOS Storage and Used Pianos Danz at Anaheim has big city stock. Knabe, $185; Fisher, $65; Kohler, $85; Hardman, $90, $135; Steinway, Story & Clark, Chickering, Wurlitzer, Starr—many other famous makes, $35 up. Almost 100 to choose from, new and used. Free music lessons with every one. Ask about our free trial offer. DANZ The big city store, at Anaheim—162 W. Center. All service and delivery in this district free from Anaheim store for your convenience. FOR SALE—A lot of second-hand furniture, at the Orange Mattress and Furniture Factory, on North Atchison St., Orange, Calif. Phone 799. KNABE GRAND—Like new, cheap. Danz, 162 W. Center, Anaheim. FOR SALE—120 imperfect room-size rugs and a lot of damaged furniture—dining sets, bedroom sets, oversuffited sets, chairs, rockers, etc—at the Orange Mattress and Furniture Factory, 432 West Chapman St., Orange, Calif. Phone 468. A New Year—a New Calendar. Three hundred and sixty-five bright new days. This is inventory time and so let us take st Let us consider our personal standing in the relationship to those around us. Is our supply of Are our shelves bare of love for our fellow m The next state convention of the American Legion, scheduled for Saita Barbara, is to be held August 1-4, according to an announcement from State Adjutant James K. Fisk, following a meeting of the state executive committee of the World war veterans' organization in San Francisco Sunday. The first day of the convention will be devoted to the activities of the Forty-and-Eight Society, the play organization within the Legion's ranks. On September 3, the California delegates and friends who will attend the 1927 Paris, France, national convention of the Legion will leave for New York City to embark on the second American Expeditionary Force. California and Massachusetts World War veterans are engaged in a peace-time contest for membership in the American Legion, State Adjutant James K. Fisk announces from Legion headquarters here. San Jose, Calif., and Springfield, Mass., are the first two cities from the rival states to match efforts in a comparative membership drive. Cities of comparative size will be matched in the contest going on between the two states. In addition to the inter-state contests, San Jose and Stockton and Napa and Vallejo are engaged in membership competition. President Coolidge has formally been invited to attend the 1927 Armistice Day celebration to be held at Los Angeles by the American Legion. The celebration will exceed anything of its kind attempted in California by the World war veterans. Leon V. McCardle, commander of the Los Angeles county council of the Legion, has extended the invitation to President Coolidge and has enlisted the help of Senators Hiram Johnson and Samuel Shortridge in the move to get the President to come to California. Eugene D. Bennett, commander of DRESS WELL AND SUCCEED Schaffner & Marx Winds topcoat is right are right; Cedarwood k gray or dusted blue. are right, — to shed keep out chill winds you long, hard service Copyright 1926 Hart Schaffner & Marx looking packages sells goods; good looking clothes help to sell you and your abilities; think it over. 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Make it full of happiness—joy—peace—good will—love and language. Our part in making the New Year prosperous and happy— to live in. Clearing House Ass'n. Bank of America The Southern County Bank American Savings Bank