anaheim-gazette 1927-04-07

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,090 VOLUME LVII RAPID PROGRESS FEW OPPOSING STORM WATER DISTRICT CANVASSERS OF NAMES ON PETITIONS HEAR LITTLE UNFAVORABLE TALK Committee in Charge of Work Anticipates Little Opposition at Hearing Before the Supervisors; Misunderstanding in Method of Assessments Has Caused Some to Be Hesitant; Solicitors Making Good Time SOLICITORS who are circulating petitions among property owners within the boundary lines of the proposed Anaheim- Orange County Will Condemn Land at Olive THE county of Orange was today allowed to condemn a strip of land 15 feet wide from the Mills property, near Olive, for road purposes, at a price of $1322. That amount was adjudged as the total of actual damages and severance damages for the taking of the strip, which is 15 feet wide and 1320 feet long. Superior Judge Homer H. Ames heard testimony in the case. The county's suit, which was filed against Margaret and Mary Mills, Ella Mills Clapp and Albert B. Clapp, was met by a damage claim for $7500, including $500 alleged actual damages and $2500 severance damages to the remainder of the property from which the strip was taken. Valuation testimony was given in court by D. C. Pixley, F. L. Alnaworth, F. E. Hallman, and S. B. Edwards, of Orange; A. B. Clapp and William Barnes, of Olive. The strip was wanted for the extension of Orange street from San- Committee in Charge of Work Anticipates Little Opposition at Hearing Before the Supervisors; Misunderstanding in Method of Assessments Has Caused Some to Be Hesitant; Solicitors Making Good Time SOLICITORS who are circulating petitions among property owners within the boundary lines of the proposed Anaheim-Yorba storm water district, asking the supervisors to establish a district, report that they are meeting with little opposition, and in all probability the district will be formed, practically comprising the territory outlined by a committee appointed by Chairman Leonard Evans at a mass meeting held at the high school auditorium some weeks ago. This committee was composed of L. E. Miller, mayor pro tem of Anaheim, chairman; J. A. Prizer, Placentia; Fred Bastady, Buena Park; F. A. Yungbluth and John Cook, Anaheim; Samuel Winters, Magnolia; F. L. Turner, Stanton; W. R. Ward, East Placentia avenue, and Charles Harbison, Burton avenue. The committee was assisted in its work by City Manager Price and City Engineer Hapgood, and within a week had outlined a district and made a report to Chairman Evans at a second mass meeting. The chairman then appointed a committee, composed of Charles Eygabroad, R. R. Reese and J. A. Prizer, to carry on the work of forming the district, an d/o hold authority until the supervisors ordered the formation of the district, and a board of three trustees was elected by the people to take charge. Several efforts have been made to form a protection district here, and it is believed this will be carried through to completion, as the opposition met with by the solicitors is so slight that it is of little consequence. Some people have hesitated to sign the petitions under the belief that land only was to be assessed to pay the costs. This is erroneous. They are confusing it with the county flood control proposition. Mr. Evans, who is acting attorney for the committee in charge, says: "During the recent consideration and discussions of the county bill before the legislature, which provides for the formation of a storm water district taking in the whole county, and also, as originally introduced, providing for taxation of the land only, some may have confused that matter with the method of taxation which may be employed by the Anaheim-Yorba storm water district, if organized. The two matters are entirely separate and have no connection with each other. "I trust that this explanation will clear up the situation as to the method of taxation for the maintenance of the Anaheim-Yorba storm water district of Orange county, and that anyone who may have hesitated to sign the petitions being circulated because of any belief heard testimony in the case. The county's suit, which was filed against Margaret and Mary Mills, Ella Mills Clapp and Albert B. Clapp, was met by a damage claim for $7500, including $500 alleged actual damages and $2500 severance damages to the remainder of the property from which the strip was taken. Valuation testimony was given in court by D. C. Pixley, F. L. Alaworth, F. E. Hallman, and S. B. Edwards, of Orange; A. B. Clapp and William Barnes, of Olive. The strip was wanted for the extension of Orange street from Santiago boulevard in an easterly direction. Attorney Clyde Bishop represented the defendants in the case, Chief Deputy District Attorney L. W. Blodget appearing for the county." Death Overtakes Pioneer Resident Prominent Rancher Dies at His Home on West Side Ell A. Sparks, who died Monday at his home on Cerritos avenue, was a native of California, the entire 72 years of his life having been spent within the borders of the state. He was born in Sonoma county in 1855, and came to Anaheim 35 years ago. He engaged in the agricultural business, and was for many years one of the prominent ranchers of the west side. Mr. Sparks was always interested in educational work. Twenty-seven years ago he was elected a member of the Loara school board, and served that district for twelve years. In 1910 he was elected to serve on the Anaheim high school board, and has given faithful and valuable service on the board since that date. His death is deeply deplored by those who served with him on the board. Before coming here, Mr. Sparks resided at San Bernardino, and was a member of the Pioneer Society, the Odd Fellows lodge and the Fraternal Aid Society of that city. Besides his widow, Mrs. Rosetta Sparks, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Nelle Snodgrass and Miss Callye Sparks, both of Anaheim, and Mrs. Philhurn Clemens, of Walnut Park; two brothers, C. G. and R.J., both of Anaheim, and one sister, Mrs. Bethsade Keller, of Ocean Park. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral chapel, with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment is to be made in the Anaheim cemetery. RANCH CHANGES HANDS S. J. Kramer, proprietor of Kramer's service station, 307 North Los Angeles street, is announced as the purchaser of a 12-acre orange ranch owned by heard testimony in the case. The county's suit, which was filed against Margaret and Mary Mills, Ella Mills Clapp and Albert B. Clapp, was met by a damage claim for $7500, including $500 alleged actual damages and $2500 severance damages to the remainder of the property from which the strip was taken. Valuation testimony was given in court by D. C. Pixley, F. L. Alaworth, F. E. Hallman, and S. B. Edwards, of Orange; A. B. Clapp and William Barnes, of Olive. The strip was wanted for the extension of Orange street from Santaiego boulevard in an easterly direction. Attorney Clyde Bishop represented the defendants in the case, Chief Deputy District Attorney L.W.Blodget appearing for the county. Death Overtakes Pioneer Resident Prominent Rancher Dies at His Home on West Side Ell A. Sparks, who died Monday at his home on Cerritos avenue, was a native of California,the entire 72 years of his life having been spent within the borders of the state.His was born in Sonoma county in 1855,and came to Anaheim 35 years ago.He engaged in the agricultural business,and was for many years one ofthe prominent ranchersofthe west side. Mr.Sparks was always interestedin educationalwork.Twenty-sevenyearsagohewaselectedamemberoftheLoaraschoolboard,andservedthatdistrictfortwelveyears.In1910hewaselectedtoserveontheAnaheimhighschoolboard,andhasgivenfaithfulandvaluableserviceontheboardsincethatdate.Hisdeathisdeepdeploredbythosewhoservedwithhimontheboard. Beforecominghere,Mr.SparksresidatedatSanBernardino,andwasamemberofthePioneerSociety,theOddFellowslodgeandtheFraternalAidsocietyofthatcity. Besideshiswidow,Mrs.RosettaSparks,hisissurvivedbythreedaughters,Mrs.NelleSnodgrassandMissCallyeSparks,bothofAnaheim,andMrs.PhilhurnClemens.ofWalnutPark;twobrothers,C.G.gandR.J.,bothofAnaheim,andone sister,Mrs.BethsadeKeller.ofOceanPark. Funeralservicesaretobeheldthisafternoon.at2o'clock.fromtheBacks,Terry&Campbellfuneralchapel.withtheRevThomasH.Walker,pastoroftheFirstPresbyterianchurch，officiating. IntermentistobemadeintheAnaheimcemetery. AlreadythecompanygivenmuchfavoroutCaliforniabyfactthatthereislandingdemandfortheceasesisaninimportance.ManagerthedirectorsandattendancethisyearthepreviousshowfactorsthatwillcertainthattheValerainwillbegreatesignsindicatethatmarketwillbewearogersthroughtherefore,-willbecertaintyofpross助assistinpayingofallfruits.AnotherthingattendanceistheCalifornianeverbewithtouristsfrommiddlestatesaslorangecultureisiontfor thesepetitionsections,andwillfalltoattend "I trust that this explanation will clear up the situation as to the method of taxation for the maintenance of the Anaheim-Yorba storm water district of Orange county, and that anyone who may have hesitated to sign the petitions being circulated because of any belief that land only would be taxed or assessed will not delay signing the petition, so that the committee may report as soon as possible that a sufficient number of signatures has been obtained to let the petitions be filed with the board of supervisors and acted upon. The committee will endeavor to answer any question which may be asked by an yproperty owner affected, and a clear understanding of what acts may be performed by the trustees of the district is every one's privilege, but no one should offer any suggestion which may tend to influence and confuse others in the matter of signing the petition, excepting that thorough investigation to determine the correctness of the suggestion be first had. The work of the committee at best is not easy and fullest co-operation should be had if the matter is to be laid before the board of supervisors sufficiently early to accomplish any protection work before another winter season shall arrive." The boundaries as outlined by the committee are as follows: Beginning at the northeasterly corner of the Garden Grove storm water district, which point is the center of the Santa Ana river channel at the Olive bridge on the Olive-Anaheim road; thence northeastwardly along the center line of said river channel approximately four and one-half miles to the center line of the Yorba-Santa Ana canyon road; thence northwardly along the center line of said road to the northerly right-of-way line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's Santa Ana canyon line; thence westwardly along said right-of-way line to its intersection with the extended center line of Yorba street, in the Golden State tract; thence southwesterly along said center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street. There are 16,320 acres in the district, and the total valuation is $17,000,000. The valuation of real estate inside Anaheim is $5,500,000; outside the city, $3,500,000. Improvements and personal property inside the city totals $6,500,000, and outside the city limits, $1,500,000. Funeral services are to be held this afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral chapel, with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Interment is to be made in the Anaheim cemetery. RANCH CHANGES HANDS S. J. Kramer, proprietor of Kramer's service station, 307 North Los Angeles street, is announced as the purchaser of a 12-acre orange ranch owned by C. M. Parks on Dale road, near Lincoln boulevard, about four miles southwest of Anaheim. The consideration involved was given as $18,000, and the deal was handled through the agency of Jack Martin. Anaheim auctioneer and real estate dealer. The property is improved with a residence, and Mr. and Mrs. Kramer plan to move into their new home in the near future. They are at present living at 208 North Clementine street. Mr. Parks has not announced his future plans. Southwesterly along said center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Yorba street to its intersection with the center line of Orangethorpe avenue; thence south to the center line of La Palma avenue; thence west to the center line of Dale avenue; thence south to the center line of Cypress (Lincoln) avenue; thence west to the center line of Stanton avenue; thence south to the center line of Chapman avenue; thence east to the northwest corner of Garden Grove storm water district; thence east and north along the north and west boundary of said Garden Grove storm water district to the place of beginning. There are 16,320 acres in the district, and the total valuation is $17,000,000. The valuation of real estate inside Anaheim is $5,500,000; outside the city, $3,500,000. Improvements and personal property inside the city totals $6,500,000, and outside the city limits, $1,500,000. Mrs. Fay Kern expression at Ana will leave for Frelingham accompanied Adams and Tomm delegates from society to the state held in that city will be driven to and Mrs. Henry Miss Martha Ada 6 o'clock. They train at 8:15 and at 4 o'clock. The convention delegates from state and they were tainted by mem Honor Society. Miss Adams and Sunday morning, a leave Freso for Angeles during this will be met by Mr. conveyed to their Mrs. Schulz will spend relatives at Frese. Mr. and Mrs. J. from Los Angeles a pleasant after friends. They continue month for an autumn Lake. Yellowston points of interest CALIFORNIA DATE ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 7, 1927 PRESS BEING MADE IN RIV DECORATIONS TO DEPICT FAIRY SCENES ENCHANTED STORY BOOK DRAWN ON FOR ORANGE SHOW SETTING Characters of Ancient Nursery Rhymes Will Be Used in All Decorations of Big Tents, and Motif Will Be Followed in Construction of Feature Exhibits; Largest Attendance in History of Show Is Expected "MOTHER GOOSE" has been syndicated and "Wonderland" incorporated, but it has remained for the California Carr to Drill New Well Near Mission Town RRANGEMENTS were completed Tuesday by O. K. Carr of Santa Ana for the drilling of a second well on the Forster oil lease at San Juan Capaltran. Carr declared his belief that the first well, when cemented off, can be brought in as a 150-barrel well. "No. 1 well," said Carr, "has been capped to prevent the escape of gas. This well was producing more than 2,000,000 cubic feet of gas when we put the cap on it. Our effort is to make this an oil producer, and we are confident that, it will be successfully brought in. We are cementing off now. This well-is 1800 feet." Carr stated that the new well will be started at a local 300 feet distant from No. 1. "We are preparing to go 5000 feet deep in this new well if necessary," said Carr. Those interested in the property lease are O. K. Carr and his brother, J. W. Carr, and D. H. Stoddard. ANAHEIM BANKS SHOW HEAVY DEPOSITS STATEMENTS INDICATE BIG INCREASE OVER THIS DATE YEAR AGO Figures for All Five Institutions Prove Healthy Growth, and That the Community Has Enjoyed a Prosperous Year; Nearly Five Million Dollars on Deposit in the Various Banking Firms of the City THERE is nothing that measures the business condition of a community so accurately as the periodical statements of its CHARACTERS OF ANCIENT NURSERY RHYMES WILL BE USED IN ALL DECORATIONS OF BIG TENTS, AND MOTIF WILL BE FOLLOWED IN CONSTRUCTION OF FEATURE EXHIBITS; LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN HISTORY OF SHOW IS EXPECTED "MOTHER GOOSE" has been syndicated and "Wonderland" incorporated, but it has remained for the California citrus industry to sign contracts with the entire story-book family to go into the show business. The theme of decoration selected for the seventh annual California Valencia Orange Show, to be held at Anaheim, May 19 to 28, is "The Enchanted Story Book," and is based on Mother Goose rhymes, fairy stories, legends and literary epics. The main auditorium is to be carried out as a forest. Alice blue sateen will be used to simulate California skies, while suspended from above will be garlands of flowers and vines, and swings in which fairies will play. The center poles of the tent will be trees and have tinsel branches bearing small lights. A sparkling Christmassy effect will be obtained throughout by the use of metallic and tinsel, while fairy lancers in designs of Cinderella, Peter Pan and other elf folk will complete the scene of enchantment. A series of scenes from the story book are to be depicted on a frieze four feet high extending around the inside of the feature tent, the characters of which will be in relief and from two to three feet high. Jack and the Beanstalk is to be the motif of separation between the feature tent and industrial section. Jack will be seen rushing down a 38-foot bean-stalk forming the archway, pursued by the giant. Scenes from fairyland will also be carried out in the feature exhibits of fruits, and some very novel effects are expected. Already the coming festival has been given much favorable publicity throughout California by the press, and the fact that there is such an overwhelming demand for floor space and concessions is an indication of its popularity. Manager George W. Reid and the directors anticipate a far larger attendance this year than at any of the previous shows. There are several factors that will contribute to this. One is that the Valencia crop this season will be the greatest in history, and all signs indicate that prices on the eastern market will be exceptionally high. Growers throughout the Valencia belt, therefore, will be stimulated by the certainty of prosperous days to come to assist in paying homage to the king of all fruits. Another thing that will add to the attendance is the fact that Southern California never before was so crowded with tourists from the eastern and middle states as it is this spring. The orange culture is the principal attraction for these people from the frostbitten sections, and very few of them will fail to attend this blue ribbon. COUNTY WALNUT CROP Will Be Bumper One Optimistic Reports by Growers On Season's Output Orange county will harvest a bumper crop of walnuts this fall, if indications at present are borne out by later developments, in the opinion of prominent walnut growers. The catkins, fertilizing tassel, which drop the pollen on the tiny walnut buds, are said to be very abundant. Inasmuch as nature supplies sufficient food, in the form of pollen from the tassels, for the growth of every embryo nut, it would seem, growers said, that the walnut crop is to be very heavy. Last year, when the crop was far below normal, the catkins were a scarce article. There are also indications that the codling moth infestation will be lighter this year than in the past three years, although this condition is not an indication of a certain fact, as was shown in 1925 when the indications for a light infestation turned out to be the real harbinger of a serious infestation. The last week in May or the first week in June was said to be the proper time for spraying. By means of a combination spray, both aphis and moth may be controlled so as to make the operation advisable, even if there are no indications of severe moth blight. Just at the present time, walnut growers are killing the coccoons of the codling moth caught in the burlap bands wrapped around the trees last fall. So far the number of coccoons found has been very negligible, but the vigilance should not be lessened on that account, it was explained. Past Commander Speaks to Legion Figures for All Five Institutions Prove Healthy Growth, and That the Community Has Enjoyed a Prosperous Year; Nearly Five Million Dollars on Deposit in the Various Banking Firms of the City THERE is nothing that measures the business condition of a community so accurately as the periodical statements of its banks. Under an order from the national and state authorities, the five banks of Anaheim issued and published statements for the three months' period ending March-23. According to these statements, every one of these institutions show increased deposits over the showing at the same date a year ago. They are all in a healthy, prosperous condition, which is a sure indication that the community they serve is also prospering. The First National and American Savings banks show an increase in deposits of $120,000 over the total for a year ago. The Anaheim National's increase for the year was $110,000. The Southern County Bank $45,000, and the Bank of Italy, Anaheim branch, made the same proportionate gain. That Anaheim and the surrounding country has enjoyed a prosperous year is indicated by these figures. Deposits in the city's five banks now total approximately $4,639,069.03, according to figures released by their respective bank managers this morning. This amount being divided as follows: First National and American Savings combined, $3,505,069.03; Anaheim National, approximately $700,000; The Southern County, Anaheim bank only, approximately $374,000; and Bank of Italy, Anaheim branch, approximately $860,000. The three banks in the Southern County system have deposits at present, totalling $1,122,397.83, an increase of $143,242.85 over April 1, 1926; it is reported. Deposits are now at nearly the lowest point they will reach during the year. Manager E. E. Smith of the Bank of Italy, revealed: "This is the borrowing period, and deposits naturally fall off during this time of the year." Mr. Smith said. The peak of the year, from the standpoint of deposits, is always around October, he declared. H. H. Benjamin, president of the First National, declares that banking conditions in Anaheim are most optimistic. There is sufficient money here to care for local needs, and the outlook for the future is bright, he said. Towns of County Visited by Caravan Anaheim Stages Good Will Trip Through Northern Section Under the auspices of the Merchants' Signs indicate that prices on the eastern market will be exceptionally high. Growers throughout the Valencia belt, therefore, will be stimulated by the certainty of prosperous days to come to assist in paying homage to the king of all fruits. Another thing that will add to the attendance is the fact that Southern California never before was so crowded with tourists from the eastern and middle states as it is this spring. The orange culture is the principal attraction for these people from the frostbitten sections, and very few of them will fail to attend this blue ribbon event wherein the orange is shown at its beat, and the exhibit is supplemented by displays of the scores of semitropical products of the soil of this, "Nature's Prolific Wonderland." LEAVING FOR FRESNO Mrs. Fay Kern Schulz, teacher of expression at Anaheim high school, will leave for Fresno tomorrow morning, accompanied by Miss Martha Adams and Tommy Kuchel, who are delegates from the high school honor society to the state convention to be held in that city on Saturday. They will be driven to Los Angeles by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, parents of Miss Martha Adams, leaving here at 6 o'clock. They will depart on the train at 8:15 and arrive at Fresno at 4 o'clock. The convention will be attended by delegates from many portions of the state, and they will be hospitably entertained by members of the Fresno Honor Society. Miss Adams and Tommy Kuchel will Sunday morning, and will arrive in Los leave Fresno for their return trip on Angeles during the afternoon. They will be met by Mr. and Mrs. Adams and conveyed to their homes in this city, Mrs. Schulz will spend a few days with relatives at Fresno. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Neff drove down from Los Angeles yesterday and spent a pleasant afternoon visiting with friends. They contemplate leaving next month for an automobile tour to Salt Lake, Yellowstone park and other points of interest in the Northwest. Just at the present time, walnut growers are killing the cocoons of the codling moth caught in the burlap bands wrapped around the trees last fall. So far the number of cocoons found has been very negligible, but the vigilance should not be lessened on that account, it was explained. Past Commander Speaks to Legion Allen Bixby Addresses Anaheim Boys Tuesday Evening Past Commander Allen Bixby of the California department of the American Legion, spoke to a crowded house of Legionnaires and auxiliary members at the clubroom of the local post Tuesday evening. He very interestingly outlined community service, the avowed purpose of the Legion. The statewide scope of his work as department commander taught him to remember cities or towns not by their buildings or their streets, but by the men he meets there, he declared, and the town that has live men in its Legion post is one that will always be in the forefront of community development. Members of Brea post, together with their auxiliary, attended the meeting in a body and their commander, Frank Mason, invited the members of the Anaheim post to visit them and have officers put on an initiation for them. Jack Hebson, band adjutant, announced a concert and vaudeville show to be held at the high school auditorium Thursday, April 28, which will feature the Legion band and other features by talent from the West Coast theatres of Los Angeles. In addition to the address of Allen Bixby, those attending were entertained by several plano selections played by Bob Thompson. Roy Mendoza, popular tire dealer, rendered tenor solos, which were very well received. H. N. Schneewells thrilled with his bird-like whistling. A lunch, served by Paul D. Tedrick and his committee was the closing feature of the evening. Under the auspices of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, a caravan of 66 autos, carrying hundreds of people, left Anaheim this morning for a tour of the northern section of the county on a goodwill junket. Many towns will be visited, and the hand of friendship extended to the residents. Leaving the Chamber of Commerce offices, in the City Hall building, at 9:30 a.m., the caravan will first invade Fullerton, where it call is scheduled at 9:45 o'clock. From Fullerton, the excursionists will journey to Brea, where they are salted to call at 10:15 o'clock. Leaving Brea, the caravan will in turn visit Olinda at 10:45 o'clock, Yorba Linda at 11:15 o'clock, Atwood at 11:45 o'clock, where a few minutes rest will be taken while the tourists partake of a light luncheon. Leaving Atwood at 1 p.m., the caravan will wend its way to Placentia, where a 15-minute stop is scheduled, and from there will return to Fullerton and on to La Habra, the northernmost city in the county, where it due at 2:15 o'clock. From La Habra the caravan will climb the hill to the Murphy lease and, after a 15-minute stop, will continue on to Bueha Park, which town is due to receive the caravan at 3:20. From Buena Park the excursionists will then jump over to Garden Grove, traveling by way of Stanton. The Garden Grove call is scheduled for 4 o'clock, and from there the caravan will find its way home. In each city and along the line of travel an electric plano will discourse music. No sales talks and no speeches are to be permitted during the excursion, Oscar E. Renner, president of the association, has stated. Towns of County Visited by Caravan Anaheim Stages Good Will Trip Through Northern Section Under the auspices of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, a caravan of 66 autos, carrying hundreds of people, left Anaheim this morning for a tour of the northern section of the county on a good will junket. Many towns will be visited, and the hand of friendship extended to the residents. Leaving the Chamber of Commerce offices, in the City Hall building, at 9:30 a.m., the caravan will first invade Fullerton, where it call is scheduled at 9:45 o'clock. From Fullerton, the excursionists will journey to Brea, where they are salted to call at 10:15 o'clock. Leaving Brea, the caravan will in turn visit Olinda at 10:45 o'clock, Yorba Linda at 11:15 o'clock, Atwood at 11:45 o'clock, where a few minutes rest will be taken while the tourists partake of a light luncheon. Leaving Atwood at 1 p.m., the caravan will wend its way to Placentia, where a 15-minute stop is scheduled, and from there will return to Fullerton and on to La Habra, the northernmost city in the county, where it due at 2:15 o'clock. From La Habra the caravan will climb the hill to the Murphy lease and, after a 15-minute stop, will continue on to Bueha Park, which town is due to receive the caravan at 3:20. From Buena Park the excursionists will then jump over to Garden Grove, traveling by way of Stanton. The Garden Grove call is scheduled for 4 o'clock, and from there the caravan will find its way home. In each city and along the line of travel an electric plano will discourse music. No sales talks and no speeches are to be permitted during the excursion, Oscar E. Renner, president of the association, has stated. County or orator meeting on nature matters," wrote to all propriety only two lower tax Los Angeles spoke child applied to "We have all building enablementment. An buildings." "Odd as meets with public. This giving info tries to "The taunto me reach other railroad than scassed val $7,832,460.$ The speaking de la levy, which County...Gemetry Bridge Hospital Interest an Advertising County paid Good road County sc High school Special so...Total ... ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 26 N RIVER PROJECT BANKS HEAVY GITS DICATE BIG VER THIS AGO Institutions Growth, and Community Has Superous Year; Million Dollars the Various of the City that meas-ness condition accurately as elements of its Olive Heights Citrus Plant Is Enlarged EFFICIENCY in the packing of Valencia oranges without the sacrifice of careful handling was the object behind the installation of several new machines and the enlargement of the plant of the Olive Helights Citrus Association, according to Ben Cole, manager. Among the new machines added is an automatic counter for each size of fruit. Fifty-five of the counters have been installed. Each is said to eliminate the necessity for a tally man. As the fruit drops through the sizers, the machine causes a number to register in the bookkeeper's office by means of electrical connections. The accurate counting of each size in each grower's lot and the elimination of estimates regarding the remaining portions in bins, recommends the machine to the use of packers, according to Cole. Alterations to permit greater ease in the handling of fruit have been made. In line with the policy of other houses affiliated with the AUDITOR JEROME WAITING FOR DECISION NO DEFINITE ACTION YET ON SANTA ANA'S CLAIM FOR COUNTY FUNDS Dispute Between Chairman William Schumacher of the Board of Supervisors and Officials of Santa Ana Hanging Fire; Schumacher Waiting for City to Bring Mandamus Suit; Supervisor's Attitude Endorsed NO LEGAL action has yet been taken over the controversy between William Schumacher and the city officials of Santa Benefit Concert Date Postponed Will Be Given at High School Auditorium, April 28 Anahelpr post, American Legion, is staging a concert and vaudeville entertainment at the high school auditorium on Thursday evening, April 28, the proceeds to be used in purchasing uniforms for the Legion band. This concert was dated for April 14, but in deference to church observances of Holy Week the boys postponed it until April 28. Clark Chamberlain, post commander, and Jack Hebson, band adjutant, have issued the following statement to the public, relative to the benefit concert: "Our American Legion band is a civic asset. The band furnishes music without charge for civic functions such as patriotic celebrations, our Hallowe'en street dances, Memorial Day and Armistice Day. Anaheim should be proud of the band and its work, and patronize, en masse, its one great benefit night, which is to provide, without other solicitation, suitable uniforms. 'Our American Legion band is our community band. Nothing can be better invested than investments in our own boys, our own city, our own community growth.'" Sleeper Addresses Anaheim Kiwanians County Assessor Discusses Tax Levy at Tuesday Luncheon County Assessor James Sleeper was said to eliminate the necessity for a tally man. As the fruit drops through the sizers, the machine causes a number to register in the bookkeeper's office by means of electrical connections. The accurate counting of each size in each grower's lot and the elimination of estimates regarding the remaining portions in bins, recommends the machine to the use of packers, according to Cole. Alterations to permit greater ease in the handling of fruit have been made. In line with the policy of other houses affiliated with the Orange County Fruit Exchange, the Olive Heights plant will stamp all fruit coming within the required specifications with the Sunkist brand. The stamper has been installed for use the first time this year. NO LEGAL action has yet been taken over the controversy between William Schumacher and the city officials of Santa Ana relative to the appropriation of $10,000 from the county fund to the city of Santa Ana for paving North Main street. The transfer was authorized by the supervisors by a vote of 3 to 2, Schumacher and Mitchell voting against it, but after the vote was taken Schumacher pointed to a provision in the statute of California which reads in unmistakable language that a 4 to 1 vote was necessary to legally transfer a county fund to a municipality. This threw a monkey wrench into the machinery, and County Auditor Jerome has declined to take any action in the matter until the dispute is settled by a court decision. Both sides to the controversy are marking time, each waiting for the other to begin legal proceedings. Practically the entire county outside of Santa Ana is supporting Schumacher, and much interest is being taken in the controversy, which can only be settled in court. City and county officials who believe that a 3 to 2 vote of the county supervisors in favor of the $10,000 appropriation was a sufficient majority legally to authorize payment of the sum to the city were waiting for Chairman William Schumacher of the county board to institute injunction proceedings against County Auditor W. C. Jerome to prevent the auditor from paying the money to Santa Ana. Schumacher is recognized as the leader of opposition to the proposal that $10,000 should be donated to the city's paying project. He contends that the law requires a four-fifths vote of the supervisors to transfer the funds from the county to the city. But Schumacher has signified his intention to stand pat and wait for the city to "start something." He would not institute the court action, he said, but was ready to fight any attempt by the city to compel payment of the money by a mandamus proceeding against the auditor. Auditor Jerome, while believing that the 3 to 2 majority vote in favor of appropriating the money was legally sufficient, nevertheless has announced that he wants a court decision on the point before paying the money. This, it is said, must come through either an injunction suit or a mandamus suit, one to prevent him from paying, the other to force him to pay. It was hinted in certain quarters that if Schumacher does not file an injunction suit, somebody else may do so, as a taxpayer. Someone friendly to the city's side of the controversy may take Sleeper Addresses Anaheim Kiwanians County Assessor Discusses Tax Levy at Tuesday Luncheon County Assessor James Sleeper was the orator of the day at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club Tuesday, and naturally his theme was "Assessments," which is an interesting subject to all property owners. He stated that only two counties in the state had a tower tax levy than Orange. These are Los Angeles and Kern. Mr. Sleeper apoke chiefly on the assessment as it applied to Anaheim. In part he said: "We have just completed a survey of all buildings in Anaheim, which should enable us to make an accurate assessment. Anaheim has more than 3000 buildings. 'Odd as it might seem, the assessor meets with little co-operation from the public. The property owner, instead of giving information needed, apparently tries to withhold everything possible. "The tax rate for Anaheim is $3.25 o neach $100 of assessed valuation, which raises $254,554 for all purposes other than city government. The assessed valuation of city property is $7,832,460." The speaker presented a chart showing the division of the Anaheim tax levy, which follows: County, general.....16 $12,531 Cemetery district.....10 7,832 Bridge.....04 3,132 Salary.....07 5,482 Hospital.....14 10,968 Interest and sinking fund...09 7,049 Advertising.....02 1,566 County park.....02 1,566 Good roads.....20 15,684 County schools.....87 28,980 High school.....24 18,980 Special school.....1.86 140,984 Total .....$254,554 Society Will Discuss Pending Legislation Ways and means for giving practical effect to the various bills introduced in the state legislature providing for the care and treatment, as well as adequate educational facilities for crippled children, will be discussed at the next regular monthly meeting of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County, to be held tomorrow at the Elks Club here. While the bills now pending in the state legislature are a step in the right direction, and reflect the urgent need of greater clinical and educational facilities for physically handicapped children, their effectiveness is neutralized by the lack of financial provisions to carry on the work contemplated in the bills, it was stated by Harry D. Riley, Anaheim president of the association. According to Riley, much of the sickness and physical defect among children in Orange county would not receive attention but for the efforts of the association to locate uncared for cases. This policy of the organization, he said, is based on the belief that uncared for illness or physical defect amon gehildren or young people is one of the prime causes of shortened life, diminished economic efficiency and increased dependency.