anaheim-gazette 1927-04-28

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVII MANAGER BESIEG GREAT TENTS BEING ERECTED FOR VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW Greatest Exhibition Ever Held Here to Open Gates to Public May 19; Decorations Surpass Those of Former Years WITHIN a week or ten days the city will be gayly decorated with flags, banners and streamers proclaiming to all tourists who pass down El Camino Real that the Seventh Annual California Valencia Orange Show will open its gates on May 19. This is the "Blue Ribbon Event," the California classic, and thousands of tourists who have seen it in former years, or who have heard of it from persons who have, will be here to view the most beautiful exhibition Anaheim has ever presented. The decorations of the tents this year will be especially interesting, inasmuch as they are taken from fairyland stories and Mother Goose tales. They will be of exceeding interest to the children, and will also remind the grownups of the stories they read in Corporation Official Talks to Rotarians Warns Public Against Investing in Doubtful Securities Harry D. Riley, H. E. W. Barnes and Corporation Official Talks to Rotarians Warns Public Against Investing in Doubtful Securities Harry D. Riley, H. E. W. Barnes and J. W. Wallop, who have been attending the state convention of Rotarians at Stockton, made reports of the meeting at the noonday luncheon at the Elks clubhouse Tuesday. Mr. Riley was one of the speakers at the convention, his subject being "Crippled Children's Relief Work." Elmer Walther, of the state corporation, was the chief speaker, and told what his department has done to eliminate swindling companies that rob the people by selling worthless stock. "California was the second state in the Union to pass a blue sky law, being led only by Kansas," the speaker said. "The state corporation department supervises the issuance of securities and re-sale of these securities." "The security buying public should be very cautious, going into every phase of organization of the issuing corporation before making investments," said Mr. Walther. "One of the most important factors backing any security is the individual at the head of the issuing company. Often we find men of the most inexperienced type seeking to issue millions of dollars in stocks. Our business is to protect the public purse wherever possible." However, there are clever promoters, far too clever for our department. We can only say to the public—beware. "I do not condemn all promoters. There are many good men in the business, and promotion of large undertakings through stock sales is important and necessary in our industrial life. Many undertakings are too large to be handled by private capital and stocks are necessary." The speaker urged the uninformed public to consult the banker, the lawyer, or men of affairs before making investments in stocks. The Rotarians made voluntary contributions amounting to $14.75 to be used in relief work in the Mississippi valley flood area. The donation was made in response to a call from national Rotary headquarters. It was not decided whether the fund will be given to the Red Cross or administered through Rotary direct. necessary to turn many applications down. Fifteen feature exhibits already have been contracted and many more will be spoken for within the next two weeks. These are Santa Ana, Orange County, Hannah Highway Bulb Garden, San Bernardino, Yorba Linda, Anaheim high school, Los Angeles, Pomona, Long Beach, Pasadena, Orange Carons Fullerton, Bideout Experi- Thousands of inches of publicity, valued at many thousands of dollars, is to be given the Valencia show as a result of generous offers made at the banquet by members of the newspaper fraternity. The president of the Newspaper Editors' Association of Southern California pledged the support of the entire chain of newspapers in his association, while many others voiced the determination to throw open their columns also for the promotion of the affair. H. E. W. Barnes, president of the Valencia Orange Show, outlined briefly the purposes of the exhibition and acted as master of ceremonies. "We are for the Valencia show 100 per cent," declared Roy Mack, general manager of the National Orange Show, who spoke in behalf of his organization and who, with F. E. Peachey, president of the National show, were guests of honor at the banquet. A feature of the banquet was the display of the two trophies which are to be awarded in the packers' contest at the Valencia show. The Los Angeles Express is furnishing to trophy for the packing house entering the winning team in the contest, while the California Fruit Wrapping Mills, Inc., of Pomona, is giving the cup for the world's champion orange packer. In addition to the cup, the world's champion orange packer will also receive a Pooley Arm Chair Atwater-Kent radio, the gift of Ray Thomas, Inc., distributors of Atwater-Kent radios in Southern California, and other valuable prizes and cash awards. Among other speakers of the evening were Manager George W. Reid, Mayor Louis Miller of Anaheim, H.A. Nater, vice-president of the Bank of Italy; William Schumacher, president of the board of supervisors of Orange county; Dale King, president of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, and W. H. Blodgett, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors. Among the carriers represented were the Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, Santa Fe, Pacific Electric and Motor Transit Company. Manager Reid reports that there is an unprecedented demand for space under the big tops, and that it will be necessary to turn many applications down. Fifteen feature exhibits already have been contracted and many more will be spoken for within the next two weeks. These are Santa Ana, Orange County; Hannah Highway Bulb Garden, San Bernardino; Yorba Linda, Anaheim high school, Los Angeles, Pomona, Long Beach, Pasadena, Orange, Corona, Fullerton. Rideout Experimental Gardens, and Davis Perfection Bread Company. There are 136 display booths in the industrial section of the show and the majority of these are already taken. It is announced. The exhibits range all the way from hot dog and popcorn stands to an elaborate display of iceless refrigerators. In point of number, California subdividers have up to date excelled all others and anything from a cabin site to a finished avocado grove can be obtained. Beer and lamburger cheese will be featured in one booth, orchard heaters, resembling sewing machines, showing the latest methods of keeping Jack Frost out of the orange orchards in another, while perfumeries, petroleum by-products, automobile accessories, meat and vacuum cleaners are among the industrial exhibits already assured. Three-fourths of the industries of Southern California, with millions of dollars of manufactured products, will be represented in this section. Fifteen of the 36 spaces in the automobile section have been taken, and it is believed that the applications for the remainder will exceed the number available. Concessions in the amusement zone have been awarded to the A.B.C. Carnival Company, an organization that has handled many county fairs and large carnival affairs throughout California. The Pacific Electric Railway will issue special round trip tickets from Los Angeles to Fullerton, and free buses will transport the passengers from Fullerton to the grounds, according to an announcement by Manager Reid. NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 28, 1927 RESEIGED FOR SPACE IN B Receives $75,000 For Twenty-Acre Valencia Grove SALE of a 20-acre orange ranch on Garden Grove road, one-half mile south of Orangethorpe avenue, for $75,000 was reported by Don C. Jones, of the realty firm of Cadman & Goodson. The property, which comprises 15 acres in Valencias and five miscellaneous varieties and a fine residence, has been acquired from C. K. B. Aumock, well known in this district, by Frank L. Williams, former manager for the Bastanchury packing houses and at present chief purchasing agent for the California Crushed Fruit Company of Los Angeles. He has many friends in this section, having been for years connected with the field department for the California Fruit Exchange. Williams' home in Altadena figured in the deal. Aumock intends to take up his residence there when he turns the ranch over to the new owner. BAND CONCERT AT HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT PROCEEDS WILL BE USED IN BUYING UNIFORMS FOR THE BOYS High Class Vaudeville and Many Other Stunts on Program, In Addition to the Music Furnished by American Legion Band; Solos by Persons of Note Will Add to Evening's Entertainment CONCERT of unusual interest is being given tonight (Thursday) by Anaheim, Post No. 72, American Legion, at the high school auditorium, and it Anaheim Oil Man Leaves This Week For India Field E. HOLMES, well-known Anaheim oil man living/at 1118 West Center street, is to try drilling for oil in far away India. Holmes announced that he has signed a contract with the Burmah Oil Company, an English concern, for three years' service in the India oil fields, and that he plans to leave on the long journey to the scene of his new endeavor. The local man is to make the trip with three Long Beach drillers, the party taking the train for New York, where they will take ship for London. In London they will meet with company officials and then continue on their journey to the India fields. The ultimate destination of the men is not yet known, but they expect to go from London to Rangoon, one of the company's chief distributing centers on the coast of India, and thence inland to the wells on which they are to be employed. Great Expansion in Well-Known Citizen Passes Suddenly W. H. Chambers Succumbs to Heart Failure Sunday William H. Chambers, foreman of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association packing plant, and for many years one of the city's most prominent men, died suddenly from an attack of heart failure while on his way to the beach in an automobile Sunday morning. He was accompanied by his wife, his son George, who was driving the car; George's wife and her mother, Mrs. E. B. Johnson. Mr. Chambers was stricken when only a short distance from Seal Beach. The car was stopped and a physician summoned from Seal Beach, but the efforts of the doctor to save him was of no avail. Mr. Chambers was 65 years of age and has been a resident of Anaheim for 25 years, coming here from Illinois. He has served as secretary of the Masonic lodge for nearly twenty years, and was also a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge. For many years he served on the Anaheim grammar school board. He leaves a wife and three sons. The sons are George, who resides in Los Angeles; John, whose home is in Barstow, and Foster, who lives in Fullerton. His home was at 317 Emily street. The body was brought to the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell, where funeral services were held Tuesday, Dean Bode of St. Michael's church being the officiating clergyman. The Masonic lodge attended in a body, and the funeral was conducted under the ritualistic service of the order. The pallbearers were A. Nagel, W. J. Elliott, W. P. Webb, Henry Hansen, J. L. Adkins and J. H. Whitaker. A. U. H. S. Student Wins in Oratory To Represent Orange County in Southern California Contest Arthur Groos, representing the Anaheim high school, was given first place in the contest at Santa Ana Friday night. He will contest for the Southern California championship later. His subject was "The Living Constitution." High Class Vaudeville and Many Other Stunts on Program, In Addition to the Music Furnished by American Legion Band; Solks by Persons of Note Will Add to Evening's Entertainment A CONCERT of unusual interest is being given tonight (Thursday) by Anaheim Post No. 72, American Legion, at the high school auditorium, and it is expected that the talented actors whose names appear in the various numbers on the program will confront a crowded house, and will be greeted with loud and deserved applause. The concert is staged for the benefit of the American Legion band, the proceeds to be used in the purchase of new summer uniforms for the musicians. Everybody in Anaheim is proud of this band, which is considered one of the best musical aggregations in Southern California, and under the leadership of Carl F. Ecklund it is getting better. The band is always willing to furnish music free of charge on public occasions, besides giving free concerts during the summer months at Municipal park; consequently, the boys are asking very little in return, especially as they are going to give value received in an entertainment that will be worth several times the price of the ticket. In the program the band is slated to play some of its most beautiful and interesting selections; besides, there will be solo numbers and a vaudeville. All of those participating in the vaudeville are high class artists. PROGRAM Hall to Uncle Sam (March).....Weber, Echoes, from the Metropolitan Opera House (Overture)...Moses-Tobani Barcelona (Fox Trot).....Evans The Charmer (Concert Polka)....Boos Cornet solo by Theodore Claussen Pep (Characteristic Piece)....Amsden VAUDEVILLE Act I Thou Brilliant Bird.....Felician David Vocal solo, Miss Josephine Durgin Flue obligato, Paul Beatty Accompanist, Miss Ione Maass Act II Classical Dance.....Catherine Shapro Act III Human Mockingbird.H. N.Schneewels Accompanist,Bob Thompson Act IV The Mystic Wonder.....Dr.Porter Clarinet Solo—Selected.Cleo Tanquary Program (Cont'd) Poet and Peasant (Overture)...Suppe Who Wouldn't? (Fox Trot) Kahn-Dohaldson Duet from "Norma" (Clarinet).Beilini Cleo Tanquary and W.S.Hawks Colestial Choir (Reverie).....King Rosewood Polka.....Hurtle-De Ville Marimbaphone solo.Everett Idlor Kennet's Triumphal March.....Ribble Star Spangled Banner LUNCHEON AND PARTY Great Expansion in Schools of County Orange County People Believe in Educating the Young A gain from three high schools in Orange county, with a total of 17 teachers in 1902, to nine institutions of this class, with an aggregate teaching force of 252 in 1927, is shown in the records of the county superintendent of schools. These figures were presented at a recent convention of California school superintendents. A review of the records bearing upon the development of the county's educational facilities reveals that in 1902 Orange county had only three high schools, in Santa Ana, Fullerton and Anaheim. The Santa Ana institution had nine teachers, and Fullerton and Anaheim had four each. Following is a list of the high schools in the county at present, with number of teachers employed in each: Santa Ana, 65; Fullerton, 50; Anaheim, 41; Orange, 34; Huntington Beach, 23; Tustin, 13; Garden Grove, 13; Brea-Olinda, 8, and San Juan Capistrano, 5. In addition to this phenomenal increase in educational equipment, the county has established two junior colleges, one in Santa Ana and the other in Fullerton, and two junior high schools in Santa Ana. In part, the growth has been due to increase in population. County Superintendent Mitchell explained, but the remarkable development in higher education also is evidence of wider interest, as well as better appreciation on the part of the public in the purpose and functions of secondary schools. Exciting Adventures On Trip to Border W.P. Quarton and W.H.Houts Conquer Road Difficulties W.P. Quarton and wife and W.H.Houts wife and daughter, Gertrude, left Saturday evening in two cars on a trip to Boulder Canyon, having a curiosity to view the Colorado river dam site. They encountered many difficulties on their journey to the India fields. The ultimate destination of the men is not yet known, but they expect to go from London to Rangoon, one of the company's chief distributing centers on the coast of India, and thence inland to the wells on which they are to be employed. All W.s.i.s. Benezer water notices A. U. H. S. Student Wins in Oratory To Represent Orange County in Southern California Contest Arthur Groos, representing the Anaheim high school, was given first place in the contest at Santa Ana Friday night. He will contest for the Southern California championship later. His subject was "The Living Constitution." Five student orators from county high schools competed for the honors. The Santa Ana representative, Miss Ramona Lindgren, only girl contestant, was awarded third place. The students in the order in which they were, rated were: Groos, first; Robert Hartman, second; Miss Lindgren, Santa Ana, third; Roy Kanegae, Huntington Beach, fourth, and Ned Faha, Fullerton, fifth. A sparse audience listened to the orations. Not more than 100 persons were present. The contest was presided over by Ridley Smith of Santa Ana, who introduced the student orators. All of the student speakers strongly upheld the importance of the Constitution in the growth of the United States from 13 struggling colonies to the greatest world power of today. The reason that the United States has been able to make this advance in the last 138 years has been because of the Constitution, it was declared. Arthur Groos pointed out that the elasticity of the Constitution had made it equally as vital to the welfare of the nation now as ever. The stability, peace and progress of the United States depends on the adaptability of the Constitution," Groos asserted. "When the framers of the Constitution drew up the document, they made it vague and elastic so that it could grow with the country. They provided for a means to amend it, in order to meet new conditions. The Constitution is not an infallible document too sacred to be amended." LUNCHEON AND PARTY One of the most delightful parties of the season was that given by Mrs. Yungbluth at her home on Broadway, on Wednesday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Fred Backs and Miss Winfred Melrose, who leave in June for a three months' European trip. The house was beautifully decorated in spring flowers. The long dining-room table, where the 1 o'clock lunchon was served, represented the sea, the centerpiece being a large ship bravely flying the Stars and Stripes, on each side of which were tall lighthouses (candles) to safeguard the travelers. Each guest found at her place a miniature trunk decorated with a number of foreign labels and filled with salted nuts. After enjoying a very delicious three-course luncheon, the guests repaired to the living-room, where they passed the afternoon playing "500." At the close of the game Mrs. Backs and Miss Melrose were each presented by Mrs. Yungbluth with a handsome travelling case of writing materials, a gentle hint to remember their stay-at-home friends. Mrs. William Dolan won the first prize at the game of cards and Mrs. Henry Kuchel the consolation. There were present the hostess, Mrs. Yungbluth, the guests of honor, Mrs. Fred Backs and Miss Winfred Melrose, Mrs. J. A. Clayes, Mrs. Leo Sherldan, Mrs. Joseph Carroll, Mrs. William Dolan, Mrs. Arthur Lewis, Mrs. J. J. Schneider, Miss Anna Ryan, Mrs. Ernest Borchert, Mrs. Homer Ames, Mrs. Greves, Mrs. F. C. James, Mrs. Ralph McFadden, Mrs. Carlin and Mrs. Henry Kuchel. Exciting Adventures On Trip to Border W. P. Quarton and W. H. Houts Conquer Road Difficulties W. P. Quarton and wife and W. H. Houts, wife and daughter, Gertrude, left Saturday evening in two cars on a trip to Boulder Canyon, having a curiosity to view the Colorado river dam site. They encountered many difficulties on the road, but arrived safely home two or three days later, with their cars somewhat disfigured. Over in the desert country they were compelled to plow through sand so deep that it blocked progress. They persisted in their efforts, and finally got through to safer ground. They suffered much from heat, as the sun was intensely hot. When they reached a point 50 miles from the canyon, they were informed by an army official that conditions were such that it would be impossible to get through to the canyon. Mrs. Houts, who was driving the lead car, replied: "Very well, we will go through anyway. We have driven 400 miles so far to see the canyon, and we are not going to turn back now that we are within 50 miles of it." They made it to the canyon without mishap, but on the return encountered a high wind at Ludlow that almost proved disastrous. It blew the top off of Houts' car, but neither machine was disabled. RIVER PROTECTION Directors Hale, Tuffee, Annin, Miller and Hansen of the water board, accompanied by Secretary Sherldan, drove to Imperial valley one day last week and spent several hours inspecting protection work along the Alamo river, where valuable information was obtained. The trip down was made by way of Banning, and the trip north along the coast route. The party left Placentia at 5 o'clock in the morning and returned shortly before midnight. Speedometers showed 446 miles. All Wits Beneath water notice ferect revealance who is on well water The ferent from A Ana wofhe Hoy River fact is tenancy are fur pannes F.C.Ginser Com recent ditions polite ground storms he and he The even for ther water volume being He 35 yea f draft exceed supply Com hoy phasai tha ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 29 IN BIG CANVASES COURT BATTLE BEING FOUGHT TO INTERPRET A STATE LAW Santa Ana’s Demand for $10,000 of County Gas Tax to Be Settled in Superior Court Friday, April 29 ON FRIDAY, April 29, Judge J. L. Allen, of the superior court, will listen to the dispute between William Schumacher, chairman of the board of supervisors, and the city council of Santa Ana relative to the transfer of $10,000 from the county gas tax fund to the city of Santa Ana for paving a portion of Main street in that city. At a recent meeting of the supervisors, the proposal to appropriate $10,000 to the city was brought up, and the vote was three to two in favor of the motion. Finley, Smith and Jeffrey voting for it, and Schumacher and Mitchell against it. Schumacher then brought forth the California statute and read a law which declared that a four-fifths vote was necessary to divert county money to a municipality. Santa Ana is not satisfied with this, arguing that under another statute Anaheim D.A.R.’s Entertained Friday Swan Street Americanization Center Acts as Hostess The Swan Street Americanization Center entertained the Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution at the center on Friday, April 22. The program was furnished by Miss Mackaye, her assistants and the ladies of the school. Miss Price, the community nurse, spoke of the marked improvement in the health conditions of the local public school being directly traceable to the co-operation of the mothers who have received training in the center. Miss Melton, the sewing teacher, gave an interesting account of the progress of her class, and the eagerness and gratitude with which instructions are received—all of which was evident from the exhibit of the work of this class, made up of Mexican and Japanese women. The exhibit included lamp shades, paper flowers, painted vases and children's clothes, all very artistic, classes, which are filled with eager aspirants for citizenship. Mr. Garcia, through an interpreter, Miss Klahn of Fullerton, told of the Spanish-American Alliance—an organization promoting brotherhood and high ideals. Mr. Clayey told the history of the Swan Street Americanization Center and its purpose. Two short skits of a humorous nature were put on very cleverly by pupils of Miss Klahn, those taking part being Mrs. Galas, Mrs. Martini, and Mrs. Algrette. Delightful refreshments were served at the close. If there is anybody who feels overcome by the futility of things in general, let him make a visit to the Swan Street Americanization Center, and a new impetus to life and a respect for our overworked word service will be sure to follow. A class of Spanish students in this locality and a class of 20 Germans at the high school are preparing for naturalization under Mrs. Romoff’s capable instruction. Water Level Raised By Winter Rains All Wells in County Show Considerably Higher Levels Benefits of the February rains to the water strata is being reflected very noticeably in the levels of wells in that city. At a recent meeting of the supervisors, the proposal to appropriate $10,000 to the city was brought up, and the vote was three to two in favor of the motion. Finley, Smith and Jeffrey voting for it, and Schumacher and Mitchell against it. Schumacher then brought forth the California statute and read a law which declared that a four-fifths vote was necessary to divert county money to a municipality. Santa Ana is not satisfied with this, arguing that under another statute a three-fifths vote is sufficient to carry any proposition presented to the supervisors. County Auditor W. C. Jerome, who believed that a three to two vote would legally entitle him to transfer the appropriation to the city, refused to take any step until a court decision settled the dispute, therefore W. E. Chilson, a taxpayer of Santa Ana, has filed an injunction suit protesting against the payment, tying Jerome’s hands until the matter is settled in court. Charles E. Harbeson, an Anaheim taxpayer, thereupon filed a suit of intervention against the injunction proceedings; consequently, a merry war is on. It is understood that the decision of Judge Allen will not settle the dispute, as the losing side will carry it up to the court of appeals. The suit is a peculiar one inasmuch as Chilson, who has filed suit to prevent the payment, is in favor of it, while Harbeson, who is fighting Chilson’s injunction proceedings, stands squarely behind Supervisor Schumacher and opposes the appropriation. Schumacher’s contention is that if Sahta Ana is entitled to a slice of the county tax fund, all the other incorporated cities in the county should be treated likewise, the appropriation to be graduated according to population. Harbeson’s complaint, filed through Attorney Nees L. McFadden and Leonard Evans, of Anaheim, is on its face, identical with Chilson’s, so far as its legal content is concerned. It holds that no funds can be transferred from county to city without a four-fifths vote of the supervisors, under section 8202 of the general laws of the state. This view is opposed to Jerome’s contention that, under a section of the motor vehicle act, the board’s vote of three to two on the appropriation was legally sufficient. The legal points involved are, therefore, not changed by Harbeson’s injection into the case. The difference, however, is said to be in Harbeson’s active opposition to the appropriation, as contrasted to Chilson’s private belief that the appropriation should be approved. Whether that difference of attitude can or will have any effect upon the court battle in prospect is a matter of dispute. Supporters of Jerome and Chilson hold that it can make no difference. It is purely a matter of law they say, and both sides are determined that the whole case shall be placed before the court in order to settle the question once and for all. Water Level Raised By Winter Rains All Wells in County Show Considerably Higher Levels Benefits of the February rains to the water strata is being reflected very noticeably in the levels of wells in different sections of the county. It was revealed by W. W. Hoy, civil engineer, who is maintaining a monthly record on wells in certain districts, and with water superintendents of the county. The raise in the levels vary in different parts of the county, and range from approximately five feet in Santa Ana wells to 14 feet in one of the wells of the Orange municipal plant. Hoy is engineer for the Santa Ana River Development Company, and the fact is partly responsible for his maintenance of the records. The checkings are furnished the two irrigation companies regularly and also are sent to F. C. Ebert, Los Angeles, hydraulic engineer for the United States survey. Commenting on the influence of the recent rains and comparing with conditions following the floods of 1916, Hoy pointed out that increase in underground streams following the 1916 storms lasted for only two years, and he anticipated the same reflection for the heavy storms of this winter season. The engineer stressed the point that even should heavy rainfalls continue for the next three or four seasons, water would not be stored in sufficient volume to meet the present demands being made on the streams by pumping. He estimated that over a period of 35 years, with rainfall normal with the five cycles of the past 35 years, the draft from wells in the county would exceed by 40,000 acres feet annually the supply reaching the strata. Comments on the situation offered Hoy the opportunity to further emphasize declarations he has made in the past that the future salvation of Harbison's active opposition to the appropriation, as contrasted to Chilson's private belief that the appropriation should be approved. Whether that difference of attitude can or will have any effect upon the court battle in prospect is a matter of dispute. Supporters of Jerome and Chilson hold that it can make no difference. It is purely a matter of law, they say, and both sides are determined that the whole case shall be placed before the court in order to settle the question once and for all. This valley lies in the direction of the Colorado river. "We must have water from the outside for domestic purposes and to release for irrigation purposes water that is now used domestically," he said. Following are some of the records for wells under observation by Hoy and the water superintendents mentioned: Well No. 5, First and Flower streets, Santa Ana—June, 1926, level below the surface, 84.5 feet; December, 1926, 71.4; February, 1927, 65.8; April, 1927, 60.8. Well No. 9, Fourteenth and Poinsettia, Santa Ana—July, 1926, 94.7; December, 1926, 88.6; February, 1927, 76; April, 1927, 70.4. Well No. 4, Jamison street, Orange—August, 1926, 173; December, 1926, 164; April, 1927, 150. Edison Station, Katella—May, 1926, 89; December, 1926, 107; April, 1927, 92. George McGuire ranch, west of Anaheim—November, 1926, 43; April, 1927, 27. Hellman ranch, well at the junction of Los Alamitos-Westminster roads. This is a flowing well and in 1922 was 25 feet above sea level. In four years following it dropped to 13½ feet above sea level, and went to its lowest point last November, when it was 8½ feet above sea level. In April it had come back to 17½ feet above. Artesain well at Westminster school house now registers at 39.90 feet above sea level, gaining from 32 feet above in November. Anaheim city well—September, 1926, 112 below surface; January, 1927, 99; April, 1927, 89.