anaheim-gazette 1927-03-17

Directors of Fair Add to Premiums American Indian to Be Drawn Upon for Decorative Motif Encouraged by the fine support given last year, directors of the Orange County Fair Association, at a dinner meeting at the fair grounds, Tuesday, with committeemen and department heads, initiated steps to make the 1927 fair superior to that of 1926. Decision was made to add $1500 to the premium list for the agricultural and livestock department, to increase the total tent space by 10,000 square feet, and selection was made of the American Indian as the decorative motif. The agricultural department, headed by George Kellogg, will have more classes and the premium awards will be double that of the previous year. Featuring this division will be a subtropical display of fruits arranged by the extension service of the state university, under the direction of Harold E. Wahlberg, farm advisor. In the livestock division, directed by John Ragan of Villa Park, another class has been added and certain increases made which will bring the livestock division of the fair up to par with livestock of divisions in other fairs of the state. According to J. R. Hunt, secretary and manager of the association, the increased prizes and classifications will give the local fair a standing second to none. Otto Haan, representing the automotive men of the county on the board of directors, asked for a duplication of one of the tents in the auto show at Los Angeles, and his request will be compiled with. Haan said if present plans are carried out, the automobile department of the fair will eclipse anything of the character ever held in the county. The auto show tent will be cleverly decorated and conveniently arranged. The floor will be completely covered with burlap and roofing paper. The United Tent and Awning Company, Los Angeles, was awarded the contract for supplying the tents, the tops this year to have 130,000 square feet, or 10,000 more than last year. A brand new tent will be placed for the school, culinary and canning, art, his departments. The tent will be under the general supervision of Mrs. A. P. Nelson, Santa Ana. These departments, it was pointed out, in the past has had no definite head, the displays being scattered promiscuously throughout the other exhibits. The Alen Company, Hollywood, was awarded the contract for decorating the tents. Under the Indian motif, the feature tent will be a riot of Indian decorations. "The 1927 fair is going to be the best ever," Harry A. Lake, president, said, in commenting on actions by the board last night. "Fully half of our space is tentatively reserved, and many of our larger contracts have been signed. The 25 departmental heads have been putting in some strenuous efforts and we are nearly ready to go to press with our premium list. Orange county residents will witness the greatest fair they have ever had the privilege of sponsoring. This looks to us like a big year." Ted Craig of Brea, T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach, and Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Santa Ana, were added to the directorate. BELIEVE IT OR NOT Ivan Shapkov of Lahti, Russia, hasn't been drunk since he celebrated Napoleon's retreat from Moscow, in 1812, and was put in the guardhouse, he told census takers when he gave them documentary proof that he had been born in 1782, the year when England and the new-born United States signed the peace which closed the American revolution. As a young soldier of 30 years of age he helped repel Napoleon's invasion of Russia and fought in the armies of Alexander the Great against the Corsican. His discharge papers established the date of his birth. He is now 145 years old and enjoying life and good health with his sixth wife, who, at the age of 88, might be considered an old woman if she were not years younger than her husband and actually young enough to be his granddaughter. Painted furniture is attractive and much used nowadays, but don't paint all the furniture in the house just because you-like to paint. If you have any furniture made of beautiful wood, such as mahogany, walnut, or others, it should not be painted, but refinished. Anaheim Start Woman Leave Instead The will of Clothier of A entire $15,000 friend," Albert is being conté George Clothier Superior Judge. The will on husband and a terba. The late father, is repre sent contest. Clothie age, was declare his daughter be at that time. The estate co log in 30 acres of jointly by Mr. Frampton fille hate her will, heir. Attorney Fullerton and 'the helm represent Judge F. C. Dipeared for Clothie Opposition to contention that mentally compete at the time her 16, 1926—which death. It was will was not sal its witnesses. did not s a it Clothier or each Buena (By MR) Mrs. D. Vale of the gas expl night, died W county hospital was held Fride death from acc believed that gas pipe under the stop-cock turned the gas opened perhaps by mistake. Kansas City fo Los Angeles, and his request will be complied with. Haan said if present plans are carried out, the automobile department of the fair will eclipse anything of the character ever held in the county. The auto show tent will be cleverly decorated and conveniently arranged. The floor will be completely covered with burlap and roofing paper. The United Tent and Awning Company, Los Angeles, was awarded the contract for supplying the tents, the tops this year to have 130,000 square feet, or 10,000 more than last year. A brand new tent will be placed for the school, culinary and canning, art, historical and antiques and women's deter He is now 145 years old and enjoying life and good health with his sixth wife, who, at the age of 88, might be considered an old woman if she were not years younger than her husband and actually young enough to be his granddaughter. Painted furniture is attractive and much used nowadays, but don't paint all the furniture in the house just because you-like to paint. If you have any furniture made of beautiful wood, such as mahogany, walnut, or others, it should not be painted, but refinished by an expert. Western Auto Supply Company's 11th Anniversary SALE! Ends April 2nd Bargains galore for two weeks more, in this great sale celebrating the opening of our first store on the Pacific Coast, eleven years ago. Prices have been materially reduced on scores of articles of national popularity, all of which are fully guaranteed...and, no matter what make of car you have, you can save money on equipment that will make your motoring safer, more comfortable and more economical. Many other bargains not shown here are also offered during this sale. 1916 1927 Save on Visors Our Anniversary prices offer great savings on this essential to safe and comfortable driving. "Durable" Light steel frame, covered both sides with rubber cloth. Adjustable brackets. Sales price only $1.45 "Ferrallin," the Aristocrat of visors. Green pyralin with handsome trimming. Very light and durable. Reduced $4.85 to...$3.88 1916 1927 Interior Mirror Bargains Absolutely essential to safe driving. Big savings at our sale prices. Special 7-inch mirror for open $48c "Eagle" 7-inch mirror. Sale price only $67c Universal Bracket type. 7-inch heavy beveled glass. Special at...$66a Same. 8-inch mirror. Anniversary price reduction $1.95 to...$1.35 1916 1927 Wind Wings Reduced On open or closed cars wind wings added greatly to your comfort...in good weather as well as in bad. "Camfyr" wind wings of crystal plate glass with japaned brackets are serviceable and attractive. Reduced from $4.85 to...$4.05 "All Angle" wings are of heavy beveled plate glass with reversible nickelled brackets. Very expensive. Sale price $6.65 1927 1916 Spotlight Economy Safety essentials as great reductions. "Lender." Highly polished reflector, rigid bracket. Lamp easily removed for trouble light. Very powerful. Reduced to...$1.66 "Williams Jr." A well known high quality lamp. Snappy shallow reflector, very handmade, and a great reduction from $4.85 to...$2.95 Ford Special Wing Can Moto-Meter Midset "Motorcycle" and handmade nickelled can Wind Wings Reduced On open or closed cars wind wings added greatly to your comfort in good weather as well as in bad. "Camfy" wind wings of crystal plate glass with Japanese brackets are serviceable and attractive. Reduced from $4.55 to $4.05. "All Angle" wings are of heavy beveled plate glass with reversible nickelized brackets. Very sporty. Anniversary Sale price $6.65. Closed Car Wings—Two splendid models in this sale, greatly reduced to $6.95 and $5.25. Spotlight Economy Safety essentials at great reductions. "Lender." Highly polished reflector, rigid bracket. Lamp easily removed for trouble light. Very powerful. Reduced to $1.66. "Williams Jr." A well known high quality lamp. Snappy shallow reflector, very handsome, and a great reduction from $4.48 to $2.95. Ford Special Wing Can Meter-Meter—Midget "Moto-Meter" and handsome nickelized cap. Complete for only $2.80 Tire Cover Prices Cut These covers are neatly made of durable waterproof enameled duck with strong ball and socket clips. FOR CORD TIRES 3½-inch size. Special at ... $1.40 4-inch size. Reduced to ... $1.60 4½ and 5 inch covers only ... $1.87 FOR BALLOON TIRES 12x4.48 and 22x4.95. Sale price ... $1.53 Larger sizes. Anniversary reduction ... $1.87 Pump and Jack Savings Every offering guaranteed. A wonderful opportunity to save. "Standard" Pump—a big value at our Anniversary sale price ... $75c "Dandy" Jack—a light weight, pressed steel jack that lifts cars up to 198 pounds easily. 18-inch steel handle. Sale price ... $72c "Atlas" Jack—Malleable iron, with lifting range of 6½ inches. Quick and easy to operate. Has foot lift to get under low axles. Anniversary Sale price ... $1.15 More than 150 Stores in the WestWestern Auto Supply Co. 133 South Los Angeles Street "Aquil Se Habla Espanol" ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim Residents Start Will Contest Woman Leaves Estate to Friend Instead of Husband The will of the late Mrs. Selina Clothier of Anaheim, who left her entire $15,000 estate to her "beloved friend," Albert T. Frampton of Artesia, is being contested by her husband, George Clothier, in a court battle before Superior Judge Homer G. Ames. The will omitted mention of the husband and a daughter, Bessie Gotterba. The latter, as guardian of her father, is representing him in the will contest. Clothier, who is 87 years of age, was declared incompetent in 1921, his daughter being appointed guardian at that time. The estate consists of a half interest in 30 acres of land at Cypress, jointly by Mr. and Mrs. Clothier. Frampton filed the petition to probate her will, which made him sole heir. Attorneys Gus Hagenstein of Fullerton and T. L. McFadden of Anaheim represent him in the case. Former Judge F. C. Drummim of Santa Ana appeared for Clothier and his daughter. Opposition to the will is based on the contention that Mrs. Clothier was not mentally competent to execute a will at the time hers was signed. November 16, 1926—which was 25 days before her death. It was further alleged that the will was not signed in the presence of its witnesses, and that the witnesses did not surrender it in the presence of Mrs. Clothier or each other. Buena Park Notes (By MRS. J. P. ROBISON) Mrs. Dorie Brown, aged 24, victim of the gas explosion and fire Tuesday night, died Wednesday night at the county hospital. The coroner's inquest was held Friday. The verdict was death from accidental burning. It is believed that gas escaped from an open pipe under the linoleum, and that the stop-cock in the kitchen which turned the gas to this pipe had been opened perhaps by Mrs. Brown herself by mistake. The body was sent to Kansas City for burial. The husband, Honor Extended Veteran Editor Celebrating the fifty-first anniversary of his entrance into newspaper work, Colonel Henry R. Honey, editor of the Placentia Courrier and veteran newspaperman, entertained members and guests of the Association of Weekly Newspapers of Orange County, at a dinner given Saturday evening in the basement of the Presbyterian church in Placentia. Passing of a resolution endorsing the stand recently taken by the county supervisors against the allotment of $10,000 from the state gasoline fund for paving work in the city of Santa Ana and discussion of various problems particularly affecting publishers of a weekly newspaper, featured the session. Sam Meyer of Newport Beach, president of the association, presided and introduced Mr. Honey as toastmaster of the evening. Colonel Honey extended greetings to the visitors and then called upon a number present for reminiscences of pioneer newspaper days. Mr. Honey told of his start in the newspaper profession in Kansas. Nearly all the editors of Orange county weekly papers attended the celebration, and extended congratulations to the veteran editor. Sulphur Treatment For Alkali Soil In an address delivered last September in Fresno, a professor of agricultural chemistry connected with the University of California told for the first time of the happy results achieved after fifty years of research by the university in the reclamation of alkali soil. This paper commented at that time on the important announcement made and quoted the professor, who said it had been discovered that the application of sulphur on alkali land at the rate of 3600 pounds per acre had proven to be an efficacious treatment. How efficacious it was, was shown by the fact that while untreated land in 1921 yielded only 144 pounds of barley hay per acre, the same land after the application of sulphur produced more than nine tons of alfalfa per acre. This announcement was greeted with great joy in districts where alkali soil had been a great detriment to successful farming and experiments have since been under way in various localities. At Hanford the other day an expert con- Save Los Angeles limited Mrs. D. C. Brown, aged 24, victim of the gas explosion and fire Tuesday night, died Wednesday night at the county hospital. The coroner's inquest was held Friday. The verdict was death from accidental burning. It is believed that gas escaped from an open gas pipe under the linoleum, and that the stop-cock in the kitchen which turned the gas to this pipe had been opened perhaps by Mrs. Brown herself, by mistake. The body was sent to Kansas City for burial. The husband, Virgil Brown, and baby, Donald, are reported to be improving, and it is thought now that they will recover. The Browns had only been here a few weeks from Kansas City; Mo. The Paena Park Woman's Club on Wednesday celebrated the thirty-eighth anniversary of their organization with a "pot luck" dinner and program, at which former presidents were guests of honor. In the afternoon a program under the supervision of Mrs. Garrison Costar was given. This consisted of a four-act play showing four different phases of the growth of the organization. The first represented the organization 38 years ago. The second showed a group of women making tamales for a tamale supper, such as were very popular twenty or more years ago. The third was a quiling party, and the last represented the first dabla show. There were about seventy-five present, including the following guests of honor: Mrs. Joseph Spidel president 1892; Mrs. A. C. Mann, 1903; Mrs. C. A. Guthrie, 1908; Mrs. McCumber, 1909-10; Mrs. Penelope Cady, 1911; Mrs. I. D. Jaynes, 1912-13; Mrs. H. Hinggarty, 1914; Mrs. James Waterson, 1915; Mrs. H. E. Warren, 1916; Mrs. J. F. Simpson, 1917; Mrs. William Schumacher, 1918; Mrs. R. H. Meyer, 1919; Mrs. J. F. Greenault, 1922; Mrs. Cummins, 1924; Mrs. L. T. Wilsey, 1923-27. Other special guests were Mrs. A. P. Nelson, president of the County Federation of Women's Clubs of Orange County; Mrs. J. F. Crose, county chairman of institutional relations, both from Santa Ana. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Jones of Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs. Mary E. Cunningham and son, Gene, of Nebraska, who have been visiting Miss Elizabeth Jones and Hershel Jones, left Thursday to visit relatives at Berkeley. Mr. C. A. Spohn entertained a number of her daughter Louise's friends Saturday afternoon. They were Edith Page, Leona Horn, Leona Hoover, Catherine West, Jeane Sharrod, Virginia Wygal, Virginia Dorothy, Olivia and Mary Worley, Thema Thomas and Gertrude Wells. Refreshments of ice cream cake and punch were served. Mrs. O. B. Fish, who has spent the winter with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Pensan, left Wednesday with her two little daughters for her home in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wonderly entertained Monday evening with a dinner and shower for Mr. and Mrs. L. Sneed, who were married Wednesday last in Long Beach. Mrs. Richard Nelson entertained with a fridge party Erkby afternoon at her Clean Child's Bowels "California Fig Syrup" is Dependable Laxative for Sick Children Hurry Mother! Even a fretful, feverish billious or constipated child loves the pleasant taste of "California Fig Syrup" and it never fails to sweeten the stomach and open the bowels. A teaspoonful today may prevent a sick child tomorrow. It doesn't cramp or overachack. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Ask your drugist for genuine "California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother! You must say "California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup. FORMAL OF German American OF LOS ANGELES Friday and Saturday, March S.W.Corner Eighth and THE BANK WILL FEATURE THE 4% Term Savings Accounts Catherine West, Jeanne Sharrod, Virginia Wygal, Virginia, Dorothy, Olivia and Mary Worley, Thelma Thomas and Gertrude Wells. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and punch were served. Mrs. O. B. Fish, who has spent the winter with her mother, Mrs. Nellie Pensin, left Wednesday with her two little Caughters for her home in Grand Rapids, MIch. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wonderly entertained Monday evening with a dinner and shower for Mr. and Mrs. L. Sneed, who were married Wednesday last in Long Beach. Mrs. Richard Nelson entertained with a bridge party Friday afternoon at her beautiful new home on Western. Her guests were Messdames C. B. Snyder, B. R. Shinn, John Guthrie, Wonderly, L. T. Wilsey, L. J. Robeson, W. B. Shaw, Herbert Hunt, Jack Golden of Buena Park, Mrs. Olson of Long Beach and Mrs. Glillis of Ontario, Canada. The County Masonic Club met on Wednesday evening with the Buena Park Masons at a 6 o'clock supper served by the Eastern Star. During the supper Stanley Berkey gave two vocal solos, and Miss Dorothy Winter's two whistling solos. At the business meeting following Past Worthy Master Gordon Cameron of Buena Park and Dr. J. R. Schofield were elected president and secretary of the organization. Carl Christian has sold his place on Eighth street to J. J. Goedell. Mrs. L. T. Wilsey and Mrs. J. H. Page attended the reciprocity of the Fullerton Woman's Club at the home of Mrs. L. E. Plummer Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. S. F. Hilgenfeld of Brea visited old friends here Thursday and attended the "pot luck" dinner given by the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Societies. S. C. Hartranft of Fullerton spoke Sunday night at the Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Parcell of Los Angeles visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Childers, Sunday. Hillboro, N.Y., has an old lady who has smoked for 81 years. And yet some modern flappers take to smoking because they think it is up-to-date. German American OF LOS ANGELES Friday and Saturday, March S. W. Corner Eighth and THE BANK WILL FEATURE THE 4% Term Savings Accounts Real Estate Loans on Conservative Appraisals Certificates of Deposit Travelers Checks Foreign and Domestic OFFICE EMIL KIRCHNER CARL L. SCHLOESSMANN E. ZITZMANN H. R. KLEINBACH WALTER BRINKOP R. F. GUEDEMANN, Jr. D I R E G T CARL L. SCHLOESSMANN A. B. EBNER H. R. KLEINBACH C. H. VON BRETON EMIL KIRCHNER A. CARMAN SMITH WALTER BRINKOP ERNEST GRETHER EDUARD STUETZ JOSEPH C. SPECHT B. A. WALTER W.M.FALKENSTEIN Paid-up Capital and Surplus In view of the unavoidable delay in the opening of this Bank interest involved as the result of the transfer of accounts and prospective customers and friends, an adjustment of the Treatment of Alkali Soil Delivered last Sep. professor of agriforment connected with theormia told for theapy results achieved of research by thereclamation of alkali commented at thatrant announcement the professor, whocovered that the apion alkali land atounds per acre hadmicacious treatment.was, was shown byuntreated land in4 pounds of barleyname land after theour produced morealfalfa per acre. It was greeted withwhere alkali soilirriment to successessperiments have sincevarious localities. Atday an expert connecited with the state agricultural station declared: "The problem of reclaiming alkali land is still in the experimental stage,and the average farmer should consider it from that point of view. It is a factthat progress is being made and excellent results have been obtained atthe experiment farm at Fresno, butthere are still some points that needto be accurately determined before sulphur is recommended for general use. "It is now established that it takesat least a year after the sulphur isapplied before marked beneficial results can be expected, and more timewill elapse before profitable crops canbe grown on treated soils which wereoriginally highly impregnated withblack alkali. "Tests are now being made in Kingscounty by the experimental station inco-operation with the farm advisor'soffice to determine if the principles discovered at Fresno are applicable toKings county conditions because of the variability found in alkali in the valley. "Before a general practise is made ofthe use of sulphur for alkali reclamation, farmers should watch these localexperiments and see what results areobtained." At the time the original announcementabove referred to was made itwas stressed that the presence of alkalimight have caused changes in thechemical properties of the soil and thatsuch changes should be corrected "beforethe soil can be said to be trulyreclaimed or before successful cropscan be grown." Certain unsuccessfulexperiments perhaps indicate thepresence of this chemical change in the soil. The suggestion has been made thatany farmer desiring to experimentwith sulphur for alkali reclamationshouldget in touch with his farm advisor,who will advise as to the best methods topursue in giving it a fair trial. Now that congress has adjournedand the war clouds over Mexico havescattered, let's begin to figure a littleon who is going to win the pennantthis year. A pretty garnish for salad ismadeof sharp-flavored club cheese rolledin the shape of a carrot, with a sprig ofparsley at the big end. Save those valuableDaytime hours! GOING east for any reason—professional,business or pleasure—the daylight hours atyour disposal in Chicago, New York or other easternpoints are the hours that count. If your stay islimited every daytime hour is doubly valuable. You save a business day by taking the de luxe flyer,the Los Angeles Limited, which leaves at the end ofthe business day and arrives in Chicago the thirdmorning, making prompt connections reachingNew York the fourth morning. Saving valuable time is only one feature of the Los AngelesLimited that makes the $10 extra fare but a nominal charge.The completeness and luxury of its appointments and servicecombine to give it unrivaled preference. Los Angeles limited You save a business day by taking the de luxe flyer, the Los Angeles Limited, which leaves at the end of the business day and arrives in Chicago the third morning, making prompt connections reaching New York the fourth morning. Saving valuable time is only one feature of the Los Angeles Limited that makes the $10 extra fare but a nominal charge. The completeness and luxury of its appointments and service combine to give it unrivaled preference. UNION PACIFIC "The Overland Route" G. G. BEEBE, Agent Union Pacific System Tel. 729 MAL OPENING American Savings Bank OF LOS ANGELES Saturday, March 18th and 19th, 1927 Corner Eighth and Spring Streets WILL FEATURE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: accounts 3% Special Savings-Checking Accounts American Savings Bank OF LOS ANGELES Saturday, March 18th and 19th, 1927 Corner Eighth and Spring Streets WILL FEATURE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Accounts 3% Special Savings-Checking Accounts Conservative Collateral Loans on Marketable Securities Loosit Escrow Department Books Collections Foreign and Domestic Exchange OFFICERS BENNER President LOESSMANN Executive Vice-President ACH Vice-President NKOP Vice-President MANN, Jr. Cashier DIRECTORS A. B. EBNER F. O. MARTIN AS. F. ROTHGEB VON BRETON C. A. ROESCH DAVE F. SMITH CHARMAN SMITH C. R. BESSER HARRY L. HEFFNER WEST GRETHER EMIL HOLTZ E. ZITZMANN EPH C. SPECHT PETER HEALEY JOHN C. RENDLER FALKENSTEIN A. V. HANDORF CHAS. W. OLSON ANDREW O. NELSON Capital and Surplus $625,000.00 May in the opening of this Bank and appreciating that there may be a loss of of the transfer of accounts at this time, we are prepared to discuss with our friends, an adjustment of the interest item, dating from the first of the year.