anaheim-gazette 1927-02-17

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,090 VOLUME LVII TORRENTIAL DOWN ORANGE COUNTY GETS COPIOUS DRENCHING HEAVIEST RAIN STORM IN FIFTY YEARS VISITS THIS SECTION Precipitation More Than Six Inches Since Sunday Morning; Water from Canyon Inundates Sonoratown, and Residents Vacate Homes; Overturned Tank Sends Flood of Oil Into Northern Section of the City MANY pessimists who became alarmed because January was not as wet a month as was anticipated, and who predicted Charges Son Harassed Him To Get Deed ACCUSING his son of taking advantage of his age and infirmities to fraudulently obtain a deed to orchard property, John Mapson, 80, of El Modena, has filed suit in superior court against Robert Mapson, his son, to set aside the deed and to clear his own title to the property. Other members of the Mapson family are joined as defendants in the case, for the purpose of quieting the title, but the complaint and its accusations are directed solely at Robert Mapson, who is charged by his father with deliberate falsehood and misrepresentation and with harassing and threatening his parent until he achieved his purpose of getting a deed to the property. A lemon orchard, covering five lots in El Modena, is the center of the litigation. The elder Mapson conveyed it to his son July 1, 1924. For three months prior to that date, states the complaint. Robert Mapson had made repeated demands upon his father for the deed, claiming a settlement was due him for his work in setting out the lemon trees and PROFITABLE FOR THE GROW RECORD SEASON FOR NORTHEAST COUNTY EX Dale King's Report Than $9,000,000 for Fruit; and Directors nual Meeting; and B. L. Cham resent Anahein CITRUS sales of Orange County change for the se exceeded the $9 it was revealed MANY pessimists who became alarmed because January was not as wet a month as was anticipated, and who predicted another season with the precipitation below the normal, have had their fears allayed. This has been the wettest week experienced in this section for many years. The storm that struck the Pacific coast Sunday morning and has continued throughout the week, was the heaviest experienced in fifty years. It covered the entire coast from Canada to Mexico, and the weather bureau reports another storm on the ocean following it up, and should reach the northern coast today or tomorrow. The rain began falling in Anaheim early Sunday morning, at 8 o'clock Monday morning the Anaheim Union Water Company's gauge showed a measurement of 2.09. The Tuesday morning's measurement was 67, and Leo Sherldan reported 3.14 Wednesday morning, precipitation for the previous 24 hours. This made a total for the storm up to 8 o'clock yesterday morning of 5.89, making the season's total to that date 12.87, and it was still raining. Last year on this date the measurement was 6.12, and the total for the entire season was 11.30. The Santa Ana river is brimful of water, and people are keeping an anxious eye on it. John Cook, who always keeps tabs on the river during rainy weather, made a trip out to it at midnight Tuesday and also early Wednesday morning. He reported yesterday that the channel was full, but the water was confined within the banks, and there was no indication of a break. Many highways in Orange county have been inundated and made impassable, and numerous mishaps to automobiles are reported. All traffic from Tustin southward ceased Tuesday evening because of the washouts, and travel was uncertain and dangerous. Few accidents of a serious nature have been reported so far, with the exception of the wrecking of a Union Pacific train due to the storm. A washed out tristle near Whittier caused the locomotive to plunge into the stream, and the engineer and one other man were killed. Motorists making their way into town report seeing numbers of cars stalled in the mud and water. The northern section of Anaheim, in the sand-wash district and Sonoratown, was inundated, and the situation was aggravated by the fact that the flood waters carried a great quantity of crude oil which was distributed throughout the section. An $8,000-barrel tank belonging to the Union Oil Company, near Richfield, was undermined and turned over by a swift current from Robert Mapson, who is charged by his father with deliberate falsehood and misrepresentation and with harassing and threatening his parent until he achieved his purpose of getting a deed to the property. A lemon orchard, covering five lots in El Modena, is the center of the litigation. The elder Mapson conveyed it to his son July 1, 1924. For three months prior to that date, states the complaint. Robert Mapson had made repeated demands upon his father for the deed, claiming a settlement was due him for his work in setting out the lemon trees and caring for the trees and crops for 11 years. The deed was to be given him, conveying the property as security for the claim, according to the father, who, however, denies that his son really had performed such service. Robert, he says, had merely helped his father cultivate a few times, expecting no remuneration. The plaintiff asserts that he finally yielded and executed the deed in order to gain peace and freedom from continued pressure. Control of River Discussed Today Submits Report to Tri-Counties Reforestation Committee Review of the two-year survey of the Santa Ana river flood control project will be submitted today to the tri-counties reforestation committee by State Engineer Paul H. Bailey, at a conference in Los Angeles. Orange county directors of the association have been informed. William Schumacher, chairman of the board of supervisors, and Col. S. H. Finley, a member of the county board, are expected to represent Orange county. The survey was begun two years ago, the finances having been provided by Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties and the state. The survey is anticipated, will review all feasible means of conservation of the run-off in Santa Ana canyon, augmenting the projects installed by the committee in recent years. The survey was made at a cost of $50,000, half of which was provided by the three counties and half by the state. Senator Ralph E. Swing of San Bernardino, at the last session of the legislature: introduced a bill making appropriations to carry out the conservation program as recommended by State Engineer Paul Bailey. The survey is the first made by the state in the district and by far the most exhaustive made by any engineers, it was said. ported, with the business district being flooded. It was said water in the business district was three feet deep. The southeast portion of Garden Dale King's Report Than $9,000,000 ers for Fruit; and Directors nual Meeting; and B. L. Chars resent Anahei CITRUS sales of Orange County change for the season exceeded the $9 it was revealed secretary-manager on at the annual meeting. "It was the first time this exchange has paid mark," Mr. King said. Valencias marketed v record and the average highest per box eve large crop of this v The exchange sold 49 cars more than previous year. Accord King, the association largest refund eve amount of the re which was 4.38 cent. The crop just met total of 5592 cars, cl lowing manner: Valencias $854; St. Michaels; 20 fruit; 12; miscellanee. The box shipments was organized she Orange county th e 2,473,563; 1924-25, 2,462,263; 1922-23, 1,484,012; 1920-21, 1,744,697; 1918-19, 1,000,272. Manager King told me orange crop in mealy bug infestation cessity of picking t i avoid the falling of "Sizes were, on th and we were justifi small sizes in Sun year," Manager King volume slightly abo pense per box was a cent for overhead cent for picking in Manager King co by stating that th e exceeded the past cr per cent. The officers elect as follows: B. C. Dinton, president; J. N president; Henry B president; Dale Kir er; George Crawf fager. The director resenting the eight lows: B. C. Dilling Citrus Association; Placentia Orange G E. A. Beck, Placentia Association; Henry Mutual Orange A Phelps; Orangethoration; J. N. Callan and Lemon Associati Anaheim Citrus Fr The northern section of Anaheim, in the sand-wash district and Sonoratown, was inundated, and the situation was aggravated by the fact that the flood waters carried a great quantity of crude oil which was distributed throughout the section. An $80,000-barrel tank belonging to the Union Oil Company, near Richfield, was undermined and overturned by a swift current from Carbon canyon, and the oil was carried down on the crest of the current that swept through the northern portion of the city. It is not believed that much damage was done, as the oil mostly passed on with the water, but some of it settled on overflowed lawns, and the grass will probably be killed. Mexican residences in the low grounds of Sonoratown were flooded Tuesday afternoon, and nearly all night city officials and employees were busy with trucks and autos, taking the people out and removing them to more comfortable quarters. Many of them were stained with the oil carried down from Richfield. There were no casualties, but all probably have sustained a loss by damage to houses and household effects. It was reported yesterday that the river had broken through its bank at a point near Yorba, and a vast volume of water would probably sweep down on this section. It failed to come, as the water that escaped from the channel was not sufficient to add much to the flood we were already getting. A cloudburst in Carbon canyon sent a flood of water down the canyon, and the little community of La Vida Springs was ruined, according to unconfirmed reports. All of the buildings except the large dance pavilion were washed away, according to reports made to Nat H. Neff, superintendent of county highways. Washes in the highway made it necessary to close the road. Telephone wires are down and direct reports from the community were not available. Buena Park is under water, it is re-ported, with the business district being flooded. It was said water in the business district was three feet deep. The southeast portion of Garden Grove was under water, in some instances the water being two feet deep. Business houses on some of the streets were under water, and the main street was running curb full, with boards being brought into use to make it possible for pedestrians to reach the sidewalks. The eastern, northeastern and western portions of Fullerton were inundated at times from water flowing down from the foothills and through the ravines in that section. In some instances it was necessary for families to desert their homes. According to records, this is the heaviest storm this section has experienced in fifty-years. It began raining Sunday morning and continued without intermission until yesterday evening, when the rain ceased and a heavy fog followed. One remarkable thing about it is that so little damage was done, considering the amount of water that fell. Orange county soil is thoroughly water-soaked, and the great volume of water in the river is insurance that the water level in the irrigation wells will be considerably raised. Bright sunshine this morning indicated that the storm had passed on. Final measurements were made this morning by Leo Sheridan of the Anaheim Union Water Company and Richard Dugdale of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Growers' Association as follows: Yesterday Storm Season Sheridan's gauge... 41 6.30 13.28 Dugdale's gauge... 38 6.82 13.35 This shows how the precipitation varies at certain points. Senator Ralph E. Swing of San Bernardino, at the last session of the legislature; introduced a bill making appropriations to carry out the conservation program as recommended by State Engineer Paul Bailey. The survey is the first made by the state in the district and by far the most exhaustive made by any engineers, it was said. RADIO Owners of radio ran into the awful evening, when 24 hrs casting stations in C with one another that reception was must have seen them call some weeks after graph Washington, the radio bill now in telegrams were sent time, but it was do broadcasters to bring to awaken the people able things confron result, thousands sent to Washington Saturday. It is sincerely to radio bill will pass but so far its advocacy able to secure us Senator Pittman on Borah of Idaho, and Nebraska have intentions to a vote u House has already there are six hours on file in Washington licenses. Two hours from Southern Californi If the radio bill Senate, radio confron unfounded. Unless regulating radio're just as well be scared Have you telegram senators urging su... NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 17, 1927 DOWNPOUR BLESSING TO S PROFITABLE YEAR FOR THE GITRUS GROWER RECORD SEASON CLAIMED FOR NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY EXCHANGE Dale King's Report Shows More Than $9,000,000 Paid Ranchers for Fruit; New Officers and Directors Elected at Annual Meeting; J. N. Callan and B. L. Chandler Will Represent Anaheim Associations CITRUS sales of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange for the season just ended exceeded the $9,000,000 mark, it was revealed by Dale King, Charges Auto Hit Him Twice In Same Crash CHARLES MILLER holds the unenviable distinction of being run over by an automobile, not only once, but twice in the same accident, according to a damage suit he filed in superior court against J. H. Rankin. Rankin was driver of the car alleged to have performed the unusual feat of knocking a man over and then hitting him while he was down. Miller demands $10,590 damages for his injuries, repairs to his own car, damage to his clothing and loss of time from business. The accident occurred on West Chapman avenue, south of Anaheim, last November 26, it is stated. Miller was standing at the rear of his own car, which was parked by the curb. He charges that Rankin drove negligently in permitting his car to crash into the rear end of Miller's car. Miller was caught between the two machines and crushed against his own car, he alleges. While he was thus entangled and barely conscious, Rankin's speed charged again, he says, and Miller, for the second time experienced the sensations of TRUSTEES ORDER MORE STREETS PAVED CHESTNUT AND NORTH INCLUDED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION Architect's Plans for Improvements in City Park Accepted; Cost Estimated at $35,000; Contracts Let for More Light Poles; City Treasurer Boege Reports Nearly Quarter of a Million Dollars in Treasury IN ACCORDANCE with plans formulated many months ago for extending the paving of Anaheim streets, the city council Thursday night ordered the Dale King's Report Shows More Than $9,000,000 Paid Ranchers for Fruit; New Officers and Directors Elected at Annual Meeting; J. N. Callan and B. L. Chandler Will Represent Anaheim Associations CITRUS sales of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange for the season just ended exceeded the $9,000,000 mark, it was revealed by Dale King, secretary-manager of the organization, at the annual meeting. "It was the first time on record that this exchange has passed the $9,000,000 mark," Mr. King said. "This crop of Valencias marketed was the greatest on record and the average price was the highest per box ever returned on a large crop of this variety." The exchange sold 12,200 boxes, or 49 cars more the past season than the previous year. According to Manager King, the association members received the largest refund ever made. The entire amount of the refund was $108,000, which was 4.38 cents per box. The crop just marketed showed a total of 5592 cars, classified in the following manner: Valencias, 4399; lemons, 554; St. Michaels, 20; sweets, 15; grapefruit, 12; miscellaneous, 1. The box shipments since the exchange were organized shows for northern Orange county the following: 1925-26, 2,473,583; 1924-25, 1,597,242; 1923-24, 2,462,263; 1922-23, 1,929,911; 1921-22, 1,484,012; 1920-21, 2,356,825; 1919-20, 1,744,697; 1918-19, 1,677,370; 1917-18, 1,060,272. Manager King told the menace to the orange crop in the form of the mealy bug infestations and of the necessity of picking the crop earlier to avoid the falling of the oranges. "Sizes were, on the whole, very good and we were justified in shipping very small sizes in Sunkist practically all year," Manager King said. "With the volume slightly above normal, the expense per box was reduced to 80 of a cent for overhead costs and .12 of a cent for pick inspection work." Manager King concluded his report by stating that the 1926-27 crop will exceed the past crop by at least 11 per cent. The officers elected for the year are as follows; B. C. Dillingham of Fullerton president; J. N. Callan, first vice-president; Henry Burdorf, second vice-president; Dale King, secretary-treasurer; George Crawford, assistant manager. The directors were named representing the eight associations as follows: B. C. Dillingham, Yorba Linda Citrus Association; Louis Jacobsen, Placentia Orange Grower' Association; E. A. Beck, Placentia Mutual' Orange Association; Henry Burdorf, Fullerton Mutual Orange Association; J. W. Phelps, Orangethorpe Citrus Association; J. N. Callan, Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association; B. L. Chandler, Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association. RADIO CHAOS Owners of radio receiving sets who Need Emphasized For Check Dams Santa Ana River Carrying Thousands of Dollars Into Ocean A striking reminder of the necessity for construction of dams to hold flood waters of the Santa Ana river and its tributaries is again brought to the attention of interested people during the present rainfall. Early Monday morning water was passing Chapman street bridge, in Orange county, in the channel of the Santa Ana river on its way to the ocean—lost forever—where it should be stored for beneficial use. At the spreading grounds of the Water Conservation Association the water is so laden with slit that it would be a damage rather than a benefit to turn it out on the spreading grounds. It will probably be several days before the water will be clear enough for conservation purposes, and during all of this time it will be wasted into the ocean. A conference of representatives from the three counties and State Engineer Bailey will be held on Thursday next in Los Angeles, for the consideration of the report which he is preparing for flood control and conservation of waters of the Santa Ana river. In view of the loss being sustained at the present time, it is most timely that this project is up for consideration. THE GLORIOUS RAIN Johnny-come-latelys who permit themselves to verge upon the hysterical in contemplating this glorious rain should possess their souls in patience take a hitch at their trousers, and sit down and look pleasant. Compared to the untold millions of dollars of good this rain has brought, the damage sustained is negligible—next to nothing at all. If we could have our wish from the weather clerk, we would pick out a rain like this at least once or twice a year. We raise more water by pumping of time from business. The accident occurred on West Chapman avenue, south of Anaheim last November 26, it is stated. Miller was standing at the rear of his own car, which was parked by the curb. He charges that Rankin drove negatively in permitting his car to crash into the rear end of Miller's car. Miller was caught between the two machines and crushed against his own car, he alleges. While he was thus entangled and barely conscious, Rankin's speed charged again, he says, and Miller, for the second time experienced the sensations of a door mat. His injuries in the first collision were confined to the back, spine and one hip. He states. At the second assault he received injury to his left leg, hip and spine, ligaments and nerves being torn. IN ACCORDANCE with plans formulated many months ago for extending the paving of Anaheim streets, the city council Thursday night ordered the paving of Chestnut street from Los Angeles to Palm, also a section of La Palma avenue (North street) from East street west 1100 feet. This street was half paved by the county when North street was the city limits, but the city has neglected to pave its half of the thoroughfare. The street is now entirely within the corporate limits, but only a nine-foot strip remains to be paved by the citizens. The Chestnut street pavement will be 42 feet in width, running from Los Angeles to Palm, a distance of four blocks. St. Joseph's academy occupies a full block on one side of the street. M. Eugene Durfee, architect, submitted plans for construction of the Greek theater, the arcade and pergola in the city park to the council,and they were accepted.The improvements are separated into three jobs,and the city clerk will advertise for separate bids.Mr. Durfee estimates the cost of the three at $35,000. Contracts for ornamental lights were let to the Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company.The price for a single light was $72.95,and for a double $120.69.They are to be built in accordance with a design submitted by the engineer's department. Contracts for furnishing the city with electric meters during the year were awarded to the Duncan Watt-hour Meter Company of Los Angeles.The prices quoted by this company were standard.with a liberal discount,and were deemed lowest of a number submitted to the board. Deputy City Comptroller William J. Lake reported collections during January for light power and water totaled $18,690.65.Business license fees collected during January by J. S Martin,city marshal and collector,加载 $4,939.80 to the treasury.Another $5 was received from the sale of dog licenses. Expenditures at the public library.as reported by Miss Elizabeth Calnon.librarian，aggregated $1,203.04.leaving a balance in the library treasury of $11,709.15. City Treasurer Charles Boege's report shows that there is now in the city treasury $247,778.12.of which $129,900.40 is in the general fund，available for any purpose.Demands against the city aggregating $18,874.08，approved by the finance committee，ordered paid by warrants. The report of O.E. Steward,maintenance engineer on unit No.1 of the outfall sewer was read and approved.Expenditures for December were $664.59and were apportioned among the cities. Capt.A. Celebrates His Capt.A.eighty-ninth many friends Broadway to one of Anna only in this pass,BUT Captain Helfen Scotland,and his family farm on wharf west of town for a number to grapes,and an orange builtd a homis ranch and Capt.Hnow living Crimewaan was 17 years of Sir Charles it was order part inthe land,andofthe battle mall,Bala vastopol.Hand was paired Queen Victor OPEN We have interesting Swing: "Mr.Henry Editor RADIO CHAOS Owners of radio receiving sets who ran into the awful chaos on Friday evening, when 24 high-powered broadcasting stations in California interfered with one another to such an extent that reception was quite impossible, must have seen the propriety of the call some weeks ago that they telegraph Washington, urging passage of the radio bill now in the Senate. Many telegrams were sent forward at that time, but it was deemed advisable by broadcasters to bring on chasos in order to awaken the people to the disagreeable things confronting them. As a result, thousands of telegrams were sent to Washington Friday night and Saturday. It is sincerely to be hoped that the radio bill will pass the upper house, but so far its advocates have been unable to secure unanimous consent. Senator Pittman of Nevada, Senator Borah of Idaho, and Senator Howell of Nebraska have interposed their objections to a vote upon the bill. The House has already passed the bill. There are six hundred applications on file in Washington for broadcast licenses. Two hundred of these are from Southern California. If the radio bill shall fall in the Senate, radio confusion will be worse confounded. Unless we have laws regulating radio, receiving sets might just as well be scrapped. Have you telegraphed the California senators urging support of the bill? If not, get busy! Call up the Western Union office, where there are forms awaiting your signature. Telegrams cost 60 cents, and the charge will be added to your telephone bill. THE GLORIOUS RAIN Johnny-come-lately who permit themselves to verge upon the hysterical in contemplating this glorious rain should possess their souls in patience, take a hitch at their trousers, and sit down and look pleasant. Compared to the untold millions of dollars of good this rain has brought, the damage sustained is negligible—next to nothing at all. If we could have our wish from the weather clerk, we would pick out a rain like this at least once or twice a year. We raise more water by pumping operations in a radius of five miles around Anaheim than any other section on the habitable globe. We remember when the plane of saturation stood at 16 feet below the surface. Now it stands at about 100 feet. Not so far below this is sea level and salt water. That is the specter confronting us! We dare say that many, many times as much money has been expended deepening well pits in the past three years as was lost because of the rain of this week. It is a great pity so much water has run to waste in the ocean, but the resultant amplifying of the underground strata has been of incalculable value. We want to see as much water coming down the Santa Ana river as its banks can conveniently hold. We do not want to see this flow of water interfered with in any way. Let it come! The river's bank is holding magnificently. There have been some overflows in the southern part of the county where men have been trying to raise crops in a dry river bed. We have had a tiny bit of flood waters in the northern part of the county, but the damage is small, indeed, compared to the great water brings to us. Let there be an end to these hysterical utterances about floods! We have had some water running hereabout as the result of the rain, but the benefits far outnumber the losses. A series of check dams up in the mountains will settle this problem for all time. We have had a series of dry years. Wet winters will follow them, just as sure as years of plenty followed years Costa Mesa Citizen Ships 5,000,000 Bulbs R. A. Casad shipped 4,700,000 freesia bulbs and a sufficient number of gladiolus to swell the number to 5,000,000 during the past year. This is believed to be a record shipment for any one community in California. Casad deals only with wholesale dealers in New York and Chicago. So far they have taken his entire output. Casad started in the bulb raising business here four years ago, after purchasing 10 acres of land. He raised only five acres of bulbs the first year, but soon increased the acreage. Last year he had 25 acres in bulbs. The bulbs yield an average of $500 an acre, according to Casad. Soil and climate of the Costa Mesa district are ideal for bulb raising, according to Casad. He declares that the climate has a great deal to do with the size of the bulbs. Cold weather will retard the growth of the bulbs, resulting in a lower price, he says. of famine in the days of antiquity. This has been the history of the world. We shall have wet winters again! The glorious rain—glorious, ever glorious rain. Let it come! ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 19 G TO SMILING LAND Legion Women Are Active in Welfare Work Each unit of the Orange county American Legion Auxiliary is striving to outdo the other in raising money for welfare work among disabled veterans in the San Fernando hospital, according to a report of the February meeting of the Orange county council of the auxiliary. Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Brea and Huntington Beach are represented in the auxiliary, and the reports of the various units for the month of January discloses the work that is being accomplished for the ex-service men in the hospital. The Santa Ana unit reported making $110 on dinners served during the month. Orange reported a membership drive in progress and dinner served. Anaheim announced that the membership of the unit had been divided into several groups. These groups will have turn about in operating the unit, and a race is on to determine which can raise the most money. Brea reported that its unit had NEWPORT BEACH WILL FINANCE THE HARBOR HALF MILLION DOLLAR BONDS CARRY ALMOST UNANIMOUSLY Bonding Companies. It Is Reported, Eager to Bid on Issue; Immediate Work to Start Constructing the Entrance; State and Federal Government Expected to Give Aid; Building Boom Started in Harbor City COMPLETION of the Orange county harbor is a foregone conclusion now, as the city of Newport Beach, refusing to be rebuffed and lay down because Capt. Alex Henry Enjoys Birthday Celebrates 89th Anniversary of His Birth Tuesday Capt. Alexander Henry celebrated his eighty-ninth birthday Tuesday, and many friends called at his residence on Broadway to congratulate him. He is one of Anaheim's oldest citizens not only in the number of birthdays he has passed, but in point of residence here. Captain Henry was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came to Anaheim with his family in 1869. He purchased a farm on what is now Lincoln avenue, west of town, and tried raising grain for a number of years; then switched to grapes, and finally developed it into an orange orchard. Some years ago he built a home on Broadway, disposed of his ranch and retired from active labors. Captain Henry is one of the few men now living who took part in the Crimean war, in 1854-55. Although only 17 years of age, he was a marine in Sir Charles Napler's Baltic fleet when it was ordered to the Black sea to take part in the war. The marines were landed, and Henry took part in all four of the battles of the war—Alma, Inkermann, Balkava and the siege of Sevastopol. He was wounded three times, and was presented with a medal by Queen Victoria. OPEN SEASON FOR CONGRESSMEN We have received the following very interesting letter from Congressman Swing: "Washington, D.C., February 10, 1927 Mr. Henry Kuchel, Editor Anaheim Gazette" Bonding Companies. It is Reported, Eager to Bid on Issue; Immediate Work to Start Constructing the Entrance; State and Federal Government Expected to Give Aid; Building Boom Started in Harbor City COMPLETION of the Orange county harbor is a foregone conclusion now, as the city of Newport Beach, refusing to be rebuffed and lay down because the county declined to help, voted a bond issue of half a million dollars Monday to carry on the work. The supervisors have asked the state legislature for an appropriation of $250,000 to help in the harbor construction, and it is believed the legislature will grant it. Long ago it was made plain by federal officials that when the local people showed a disposition to do their part, a substantial appropriation would be made by the government at Washington, but nothing could be done in that quarter until the people of Orange county acted first. The total vote at Newport Beach on the proposition was 1040, and only 32 of these were in opposition. It was a record vote for the city. City trustees of Newport Beach will meet Monday night to canvass the vote and start proceedings to immediately improve the harbor entrance. The present western jetty is to be rebuilt and extended 2100 feet into the ocean, and another jetty is to be constructed to the east harbor entrance. The eastern jetty will parallel the western jetty for 1500 feet into the ocean. The two jetties will be 900 feet apart. It is reported that several bonding companies are eager to purchase the bonds. Kennedy & Sutherland, Los Angeles bond brokers, who purchased the entire $350,000 water bonds in Newport Beach, have offered a rate of 5½ per cent to the city for the bonds. The bands will be sold to the highest bidder. Trustees also will arrange for advertising for bids for the construction of the two jetties. Plans for the two jetties have been prepared by a former government engineer and the work will be done under his supervision according to reports. A bill is now before the state legislature, providing for creation of a harbor district, including the towns surrounding Newport harbor, for future improvement of the bay. An appeal also has been made for government assistance. A marked spirit of optimism prevails throughout the harbor district, as a result of victory for the bond issue. Property values have soared virtually over night. Several new buildings are scheduled to rise at once. The builders have delayed action, pending outcome of the bond election. Now that the bay entrance is to be opened, they are ready to start work, according to reports. Steps recently taken to make Newport harbor a port of registration will be pushed with renewed vigor. Many yachts from San Pedro are expected to OPEN SEASON FOR CONGRESSMEN We have received the following very interesting letter from Congressman Swing: "Washington, D.C., February 10, 1927 Mr. Henry Kuchel, Editor Anaheim Gazette, Anaheim, California My dear Mr. Kuchel: While I was in Florida during the holidays, I had the pleasure of meeting a Mr. Helm, who said he was well acquainted with you and desired me to send you his best regards. "It was a matter of great interest to me to learn from him that the city of Anaheim, in my district, had been named by his father for his sister, Anna. Mr. Helm appears to be doing well in Florida, where he is in promotion and development work. "With best personal regards and best wishes, I am "Sincerely, PHIL D. SWING." Mr. Helm takes the blue ribbon. He stands preeminently at the head of his class, with not another soul in sight. As the world's premier romancing soloist he stands in a class by himself. His father came to Anaheim along in 1888, remained for a brief stay, returned to East St. Louis and shortly passed away. Anaheim was named in 1857, about thirty years before this time. The name signifies a home in the Santa Ana valley. The Pioneers were home- loving folk, and came to establish a home for themselves and their families. Some of them preferred the name Anaberg, signifying a home near the mountains of the Coast range, which are in plain view to the north and east. A vote was taken, and the Anahelmers won out. The Anabergers were dead game sports, and moved to make it unani- mannous. The name is expressive, home-like and appropriate. It has continued to be the name of the city to the present moment without question, until Mr. Helm comes to the surface with his wierd story. Of course there is nothing to the yarn. We are always pleased to hear from Congressman Swing, but suggest that the next time he goes to Florida, he select a time that is not the open season for congressmen. We are glad to hear that Mr. Helm is doing well. Any man with such a lurid imagination should be doing well.