anaheim-gazette 1927-02-17

Wives of Lions Stage Big Frolic Two Hundred Join in Entertainment at Fair Grounds Two hundred persons, members of the six Lions clubs of the county and their wives—most of them being wives—gave an entertainment at the fair grounds Friday evening and, according to those privileged to attend, it was worth the money. The Santa Ana club opened the program, with Mrs. A. G. Tucker conducting an impromptu speaking contest. Withput previous notice, Mrs. Tucker called four Santa Ana women to her assistance and assigned them topics for discussion. The subjects and speakers were: "My First Romance," Mrs. Z. B. West; "Bathing Suits," Mrs. Glen Tidball; "Does Mortar Keep Bricks Together or Apart?" Mrs. Ellott H. Rowland, and "A Lion Wife," Mrs. Lyle Anderson, the latter being awarded a prize for the best "Lion." Featuring Mrs. August Eltiste as theater manager, Orange women offered a burlesque on theater censorship, and she was assisted by Mrs. Oscar Leichtfuss, as stage director; Mrs. Paul Muench, as a boy, and Mrs. John H. Harms, as a girl. The latter two represented a sister attempting to surprise her brother on his birthday. The stage manager halted the lay temporarily on indication that the brother is about to disrobe in public. The scheme is revealed when the sister at last removes old suspenders from the trousers of her brother and presents him with a new pair. Beautiful chorus girls performed for Brea, with Mrs. A. R. Burns taking the vocal solo parts. She was assisted in the number by Mrs. Freda Ward, Mrs. Nadine Mason, Mrs. Peggy Craig, Mrs. Gladys Gearhart and Mrs. Lulu Friend. Roy Mendoza and Mrs. Blanch Epstein carried through an "organ grinder and monkey" stunt for Anaheim, Mendoza using an accordion as the musical instrument for attracting attention, and Mrs. Epstein carrying a tin cup in which to gather in the shekels—and real shekels were thrown on the stage for the "monkey" to pick up. The stunt was clever and well executed. test program was that only women should participate. Because men were used in their offerings, Brea, Anaheim and Placentia were eliminated from consideration for the prize, and Garden Grove was awarded a silver loving cup. The judges announced that the award would have gone to Brea, had not members of the sterner sex participated. Men were used in the orchestra providing music for the chorus songs and dances. The judges were Mrs. Nora McCalla, Santa Ana; R. L. Taylor, Anaheim, and T. B. McKemy, Brea. The same judges later in the evening awarded prizes to Mrs. Muench and Jack Crill for the best costumes and most appropriate to the Valentine season. The evening concluded with dancing to music furnished by the Irvin Doyle orchestra. Punch, sandwiches and coffee and doughnuts were served during the evening, under the direction of the Orange club. J. R. Hunt, of the Santa Ana club, had general direction of preparations for the party. OLD-TIMER PASSES AWAY George Littlefield received a long distance phone message from Taft Monday evening, announcing the dangerous illness of his brother, Sheldon Littlefield, at a hospital in that town. George left at once for Taft, but on his arrival found that his brother had died. He brought the body here, arriving yesterday. Sheldon Littlefield was 55 years of age, and was an old-time resident of Anaheim. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Eva Boyd, and his brother, George. He has for some time been engaged in the old fields in Kern county, but made frequent trips here, when he assisted his brother in the grocery store. He was here for a time only two weeks previous to his death. WATER RUNNING TO WASTE More water has run to waste in the Santa Ana river this week than for many years past. A great volume flowed into the river from the Santiago creek, and this volume continued on its way to the ocean. Flies in the Santiago canyon, several months ago, in which the underbrush was destroyed, are in large part responsible for the great stream flowing in the creek. Noted Leaf Addres Anaheim chan American Revov entertainment to house that will Virginia baked program, but t an historical fa by twenty of th ters. Dr. Francis personal friend will be present He is a noted l he is add heres of th will be on patri Dr. Blakeslee dress he will g parts of the w an enthusiastic appeared. It is s acquainted with shaking hands o his assassination nently identified tional and religi enture career. The fashion st styles from 16th wearing genui period. It is s famous growns is one that was New Year's ball and one worn n in inaugural ball. be used are no stein's departme The program of preserving t handmarks an American histe secured from t from D. A. R. W. Balck Anaheim Sons lution, is to h music will be e Beautiful chorus girls performed for Brea, with Mrs. A. R. Burns taking the vocal solo parts. She was assisted in the number by Mrs. Freda Ward, Mrs. Nadine Mason, Mrs. Peggy Craig, Mrs. Gladys Gearhart and Mrs. Lulu Friend. Roy Mendoza and Mrs. Blanch Epstein carried through an "organ grinder and monkey" stunt for Anaheim, Mendoza using an accordion as the musical instrument for attracting attention, and Mrs. Epstein carrying a tin cup in which to gather in the shekels—and real shekels were thrown on the stage for the "monkey" to pick up. The stunt was clever and well executed. "Upsetting Exercises" was the title of the stunt presented by Placentia, the feature being initiative of a physical training class, with two men participating as comedians. Garden Grove concluded the entertainment program with a group of "dancing Liliputians." With large hideous faces, and a makeup representative of Liliputians, the women put over a stunt that took the house by storm. Mrs. W. B. Merchant directed the feature and participating with her were the Mesdames Frank Mills, Jack Jentges, Charles Henry, Warren Wheeler, Floyd Summers, Jack Crill, P. N. Haster, Dick Haster, "Dau" Pierson, Mrs. Walter Wentz and Miss Frances Merchant. One of the conditions of the con- WATER RUNNING TO WASTE More water has run to waste in the Santa Ana river this week than for many years past. A great volume flowed into the river from the Santiago creek, and this volume continued on its way to the ocean. Fires in the Santiago canyon, several months ago, in which the underbrush was destroyed, are in large part responsible for the great stream flowing in the creek. More water runs to waste in this river during a single day's flood than would be sufficient to irrigate this entire valley for a year. We have seen these floods flowing by for days at a time, and it is not too much to say that the volume running to waste would be enough, if properly conserved, to irrigate this valley for five years. We are living in the most magnificent valley on earth, and all that we need to make it a perfect paradise is to conserve these flood waters. It is a pity and a shame that so much has been wasted during this week's rain storm. With the plane of saturation lower now than it has ever been, it is time to take this matter into serious consideration. Water levels have risen several feet because of the heavy down- Citrus Growers— We Invite You to Join Hands W for Greater Profit IN THE 34 years since the California Fruit Growers Exchange was organized, California's annual citrus crop has mounted to 63,000 carloads. The Exchange membership has risen to 11,000 growers and 75% of the state's yield is now marketed through this co-operative organization. In providing systematic distribution and efficient low-cost marketing, the Exchange has far exceeded the most hopeful prophecies. And the cost of marketing through the Exchange has, by large volume, been reduced to between 2 and 3 per cent (2.48% last year). Yet the Exchange believes that further economies and even greater efficiency are possible if more growers will utilize its incomparable facilities. It is possible for the sale of one-fourth the crop, now marketed without co-ordination by various other agencies, to upset the orderly plan of distribution that is worked out by the Exchange, for selling three-fourths of the shipments. The resulting over or under supply THE ORANGE MAN California's f. o. b. orange this writing is strong at all per box. Florida's f. o. b. orange mrs same date, is reported w prices averaging less than $ Why? Florida oranges are of as gity, if not better at this seas year, than California orange why should Florida citrus gro $ to $2.60 a box less or the orange sales than California There is no good reason only one possible explanation excusably unorganized state ida's citrus marketing system California's citrus marketi is organized. Most of the frie controlled by the California Fruit Exchange... The system California provides every day their fruit is worth. Contest is with the Florid Yet the Exchange believes that further economies and even greater efficiency are possible if more growers will utilize its incomparable facilities. It is possible for the sale of one-fourth the crop, now marketed without co-ordination by various other agencies, to upset the orderly plan of distribution that is worked out by the Exchange, for selling three-fourths of the shipments. The resulting over or under supply brings a loss to all growers. For an extreme example of the result of "blind man's buff" selling, note the editorial shown here in part, which is taken from the December 4, 1926, issue of *The Florida Grower*, mouthpiece of the Florida citrus industry. With a larger percentage of the crop marketed through the Exchange, thus bringing about more centralized distribution and larger volume, the following improvements in service would be possible: 1. A more uniform and intelligent movement of the varieties over their respective seasons. 2. A more accurate, original distribution of the shipments among the markets. 3. More complete and accurate records of the total consuming capacity of the different markets under varying conditions. 4. A more uniform and equitable handling of emergency conditions in the industry by the producers themselves. 5. A broader dissemination within the industry of advantageous developments in cultural, handling and packing methods. 6. Lower marketing costs. 7. Lower costs of supplies. 8. A larger fund for consumer advertising and trade work, without increasing the cost per box. 9. A safer and more stable business for the trade, enabling them to handle the fruit on smaller margins. 10. A stronger position for the industry in handling the general problems of freight rates, tariff, wages, trade relations and trade practices, taxes, and, in fact, every problem of the industry, because every problem is common to all growers. The Exchange believes organization effort is the life of the California try and that growers cannot afford their support of its efforts to wooion of the present and prosper of the producers. With large crew better distribution and increased react to the advantage of every 11,000 growers who are membersization invite you to join hands greater profit. Ask your neighbors who below change how they value its service the Manager of the nearest Excitation or District Exchange. Or other information to California Exchange, Box 530, Station "C," Noted Lecturer to Address D. A. R. Historical Fashion Show Presented at Elks Club Tonight Anaheim chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, are staging an entertainment tonight at the Elks clubhouse that will be worth seeing. A Virginia baked ham dinner is on the program, but the main event will be an historical fashion revue, presented by twenty of the city's fairest daughters. Dr. Francis D. Blakeslee, a warm personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, will be present and make an address. He is a noted lecturer and, considering that he is addressing descendants of heroes of the Revolution, his speech will be on patriotism. Dr. Blakeslee has delivered the address he will give this evening in all parts of the world, and has received an enthusiastic reception wherever he appeared. It is said. He was intimately acquainted with the great Emancipator, shaking hands with him on the day of his assassination, and has been prominently identified with Methodist educational and religious activities during his entire career. The fashion revue will depict flapper styles from 1627 to 1927, with models wearing genuine costumes of each period. It is said. Among the more famous growers to be used in this event is one that was worn at the famous New Year's ball at the Del Campo hotel and one worn at President McKinley's inaugural ball. Some of the gowns to be used are now on display at Falkenstein's department store. The program is planned as a moans of preserving the rapidly disappearing landmarks and traditions of early American history. Tickets may be secured from the Elks club office, or from D. A. R. member. R. W. Bailch, an ex-regent of the Anaheim Sons of the American Revolution, is to be toastmaster. Special music will be provided. Pruning Flowering Shrubs Pruning flowering shrubs will depend upon the time of flowering. Those Growers of Fruit Get Good Prices Prosperous Year Reported in Southern Half of County Citrus fruits shipped by associations identified with the County County Fruit Exchange brought returns for the 1926 Crop aggregating $8,642,746.51, according to a report submitted to the stockholders by L. D. Palmer, manager. The delivered value was $11,531,133. The report reveals the interesting situation that the 1926 crop yielded more boxes and more money than the crop of 1924, which was the largest business year in the history of the association. During the year just closed, 2,200,325 boxes were shipped, while the shipments for 1924 were 1,955,480 boxes, with a return of $6,307,107.65, the gain for 1926 being 334,845 boxes and $2,335,-638.86. In carloads, the shipments totaled 5726 cars. In the period covered by the report, the exchange shipped 4778 cars of Valencias, 775 lemons, 114 navels, and 59 miscellaneous varieties, including Sweets, St. Michaels, seedlings and grapefruit. Assuming that independent citrus growers within the exchange district, which embraces the south half of the county, received returns per box averaging the same as received by the exchange, the grand total of returns for the district was $10,803,433.13. TAX-INCREASING CRUSADE The record of more than 13,000 new laws enacted by state legislatures in 1925 out of a total of 40,956 bills introduced, will probably be broken this year. Legislatures are meeting this year in all states except Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia. A survey reveals an increasing number of new law-promoting groups representing active minorities and special class groups, including religious, social, civic, labor, women and other bodies. Each has its own panacea or special class advantage in mind and is endeavoring by legislative decree to restrain, reform or arbitrarily control the conduct, morals, business methods and domestic lives of others. Reckless Drivers Draw Heavy Fines Two men, booked on charges of driving automobiles while intoxicated, were fined on reckless driving charges in Judge J. F. Talbott's police court Monday when the complaints read "reckless driving" instead of "driving while intoxicated." M. W. Holloway, Placentia, arrested at Twenty-first and Main streets, on February 13, was fined $250, which he paid. The same fine was meted out to Bob Clark, Santa Ana. Both men were arrested after the machines which they were driving were reported as having crashed into other machines. Charged with being drunk, Sam McFarland, Santa Ana, was given a 30-day suspended jail sentence. Tom King, 221 South Flower street, charged with speeding, drew a $10 fine, which he paid. Patterson's --Satisfaction! People don't see how we can do such good work so reasonably, but the proof is they're willing to send in their friends. THAT'S OUR BEST AD -- SATISFIED PATIENTS -- stein's department store. The program is planned as a moans of preserving the rapidly disappearing landmarks and traditions of early American history. Tickets may be secured from the Elks club office, or from D. A. R. member. R. W. Bailch, an ex-regent of the Anaheim Sons of the American Revolution, is to be toastmaster. Special music will be provided. Pruning Flowering Shrubs Pruning flowering shrubs will depend upon the time of flowering. Those which blossom in the spring should not be pruned now, but after their flowering, when all the shoots should be cut back or cut out at the base of the plant. If these shrubs are pruned now, all the flower-bearing wood will be removed. On the other hand, summer flowering shrubs, like hydrangeas and hibiscus, should be pruned early in the spring, removing the oldest canes at the base and shortening the remainder at least one-third. pour, but are still very low. A series of check dams in the mountains holding back the flood waters will furnish the solution to the problem. We want to see as much water coming down the river as the banks can conveniently hold. --Satisfaction! People don't see how we can do such good work so reasonably, but the proof is they're willing to send in their friends. THAT'S OUR BEST AD—SATISFIED PATIENTS—Patterson Optical Co. 109 So. 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The system gets for California growers every dollar that their fruit is worth. Tires Mounted FREE This Week's Specials Western Giant Balloons Western Florida's f.o.b. orange market, on the same date, is reported weak with prices averaging less than $3 a box. Why? Florida oranges are of as good quality. If not better at this season of the year, than California oranges. Then why should Florida citrus growers get $2 to $2.60 a box less on their 5 oz orange sales than California growers? There is no good reason for it and only one possible explanation—the inexcusably unorganized state of Florida's citrus marketing system. California's citrus marketing system is organized. Most of the fruit is controlled by the California Fruit Growers Exchange... The system gets for California growers every dollar that their fruit is worth. Contrast it with the Florida system. There is the Florida Citrus Exchange, controlling but about one-third of the state crop, and something like 144 other shippers with varying tonnages. The Exchange and a few of the largest independent organizations co-operate so far as is possible in attempting to attain orderly marketing. The balance of the small independent shippers, controlling nearly half of the state crop, ship when, where and as they please and apparently without any regard for the consequences... The present cut-throat price game of some citrus shippers is robbing growers and the state of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Exchange believes organized co-operative effort is the life of the California citrus industry and that growers cannot afford to withhold support of its efforts to work out a solution of the present and prospective problems the producers. With large crops and small distribution and increased demand will be to the advantage of every grower. 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The Owners of These Properties Have Instructed Me TO SELL Regardless, to Highest Bidders You can procure at this sale a nice house, ready to move into, or a lot to build on, at your own price, and on the easiest kind of terms. Everyone Should Attend This Sale and Procure a Piece of Real Estate in the best City In Southern California—"Anaheim." Several nice premiums will be given at this sale. Be sure and attend and get yours. Tickets for premiums can be had at Martin Auction House, 137 South Lemon Street, Anaheim, California. TERMS: 10 Per Cent of Purchase Price at Sale, and 10 Per Cent in Escrow. Balance of Terms Announced at Sale. If you wish to pay cash, we will give you 5 per cent discount. These terms surely should suit any pocketbook. Now a word about Anaheim—a City of 12,500, and it has doubled in the past six years. There has been at least 50 families settled in Anaheim in the last 30 or 60 days. Desirable homes cannot be obtained, and at present the City is putting in about 400,000 square feet of paving, and a lot of other very desirable and needed improvements, which will make Anaheim the progressive center of Southern California, or in a word, you have in Anaheim something that makes it one of the most desirable spots to live in. So be there at this Sacrificie Lot Sale; grab one or more of these lots, and watch it grow. WORKING PEOPLE, HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! Start now! Get in on the ground floor, and get a piece of California dirt, and you'll never regret the step. Buy at this sale. Come and see this property Sunday or any week day—a man will be there to show you the lots and give you information. Yours truly. JACK MARTIN TERMS: 10 Per Cent of Purchase Price at Sale, and 10 Per Cent in Escrow. Balance of Terms Announced at Sale. If you wish to pay cash, we will give you 5 per cent discount. These terms surely should suit any pocketbook. 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