anaheim-gazette 1927-05-26

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVII SHOW OPEN SUNDAY LOS ANGELES COUNTY EXHIBIT WINS HIGHEST HONORS AT SHOW City of Pomona Gets First for Feature Display Without Mechanical Action; Difficult Task to Choose Between Them IN THE feature display at the seventh annual Valencia Orange Show, first prize for display with mechanical action was won by Los Angeles county. All who visited the show agreed that it was the most beautiful of all the beautiful exhibits, and the prize was justly awarded. Yorba Linda took second and Anaheim Union high school third prize for feature display with mechanical action. The city of Pomona won first prize for the most beautiful display without mechanical action, San Bernardino second, and the City of Orange third. Fruit awards announced were as follows: Division A—Oranges Class No. 1-A—Grand Sweepstakes— Orchard Pegs Fight To Commute A. BROCK, counsellor, wives speaker of the program at the week the Klwanis Club cafe, Fullerton. Thousands of orange counties is all going to New methods are being raised at every day for keeping ravages of the citrus Bugs that prey upon them by the millions loose in the orchards battle, according to I. "We are making headway against our biological control." "and we are taking a sects that feed on damage our orchards." Show, first prize for display with mechanical action was won by Los Angeles county. All who visited the show agreed that it was the most beautiful of all the beautiful exhibits, and the prize was justly awarded. Yorba Linda took second and Anaheim Union high school third prize for feature display with mechanical action. The city of Pomona won first prize for the most beautiful display without mechanical action, San Bernardino second, and the City of Orange third. Fruit awards announced were as follows: Division A—Oranges Class No. 1-A—Grand Sweepstakes—For best 40 boxes Valencia oranges; First, Porterville C. of C., Sunland Packing House Company, $100; second, American Fruit Growers, Pepper & Tillotson, Terebella, $50; third, American Fruit Growers, Bastanchury ranch, Fullerton, $25; fourth, M. O. D., Puente, certificate. Class No. 2-A—Orange Growers Sweepstakes for best 24 boxes Valencia oranges; First, American Fruit Growers, T. E. Anderson Groves, Lindsey, $100; second-American Fruit Growers, Twin Peaks, $60; third, American Fruit Growers, Peppers & Tiltoson, Terebella, $25; fourth, Porterville C. of C., Valencia Heights Grove, certificate. Class No. 3-A—For the best 12 boxes of Valencias: First, Porterville Valencia Heights Grove, $25; second, American Fruit Growers, Fullerton, $10; third, American Fruit Growers, Twin Peaks, certificate; fourth, American Fruit Growers, Lindsay. Class No. 4-A—For the best 8 boxes of Valencias: First, American Fruit Growers, Fullerton, John Cook grove; second, Porterville, Tule River certificate; third, American Fruit Growers, Lindsay, certificate. Class No. 5-A—For the best 4 boxes of Valencias: First, American Fruit Growers, Busch Estate, Fullerton; cup; second, M. O. D., Redlands, certificate; third, Porterville C. of C., H. Weed, certificate. Class No. 7-A—For the best 4 boxes of Navels: First, M. O. D., Rialto, $10 and certificate. Class No. 8-A—For the best 4 boxes of St. Michaels: First, M. O. D., Rialto, $10. Class No. 9-A—For the best 4 boxes Washington Navels: First, M. O. D., Rialto, $10. Class No. 10-A—Plate of five specimens: First, American Fruit Growers, Peppers & Tillotson, Terebella, certificate; second, Porterville C. of C., Valencia Heights grove, certificate; third, Porterville C. of C., Magnolia Citrus Association, certificate. Class No. 11-A—Plate of 12 Valencia oranges: First, M. O. D., Puente, blue ribbon and certificate; second, M. O. D., Redlands, red ribbon; third, Porterville C. of C., H. Weed, white ribbon. Class No. 12-A—For the best cluster of oranges: First, George Meiser, Fullerton, certificate. Class No. 13-A—For the largest oranges: First, M. O. D., Redlands, certificate; second, M. O. D., Redlands, certificate; third, American Fruit Growers, certificate. Class No. 14-A—For the best commercial pack on one box lot; First, Can Fruit Growers, San Fernando, cup and $10; second, M.O.D., Bloomington certificate and $5; third, Yorba Linda Community certificate. Division C—Grapefruit Class No. 26-C—Sweepstakes—For the best 12 boxes of seedless grapefruit: First, American Fruit Growers, H. S. Hazeltine, San Fernando, cup and $25; second, American Fruit Growers, San Fernando, certificate and $5; third, M.O.D., Bloomington certificate. Class No. 27-C—For the best four boxes seedless grapefruit: First Mutual Orange Distributors, blue ribbon and cup second; American Fruit Growers, San Fernando, red ribbon and certificate. Class No. 28-C—Best plate seedless grapefruit: First, American Fruit Growers, San Fernando, blue ribbon and certificate; second, M.O.D., Bloomington red ribbon and certificate. Class No. 29-C—Best plate of 12 grapefruit: First, American Fruit Growers San Fernando,H.S.Hazeltine blue ribbon and certificate; second Yorba Linda Community red ribbon; third M.O.D., Bloomington white ribbon. Class No. 30-C—For the best cluster of grapefruit: First Yorba Linda Community certificate. Class No. 31-C—For the largest grapefruit: First,M.O.D.,Redlands certificate; secondAmerican Fruit Growers certificated. Class No. 32-C—For the greatest number of citrus fruits displayed on table:First,M.O.D.,Redlands. Industrial Section In the industrial section,the Frigidille exhibit entered by George Hunt was awarded first prize cup while the second cup went to the Western Auto Supply Company entered by Joe Hunt. The Studebaker entered by Harry D.Riley won the first prize cup in this section while Harry Turton with his Oldmobile and Potnlae won second prize also a silver cup. For citrus by-products in the domestic class Mrs.J.W.Aldridge of San Bernardino won first with Mrs.G.F.Perkins of Los Angeles second. In the commercial class Crosby & Magnusson of Garden Grove won first with Mrs.Miriam Blalch of Whittier second. Outfall Sewer Board Elects New Officers Mayor Purinton of Santa Ana Now Chairman of Body At a meeting of the joint outfall sewer board held Monday evening Mayor Frank L.Purinton of Santa Ana was elected chairman to succeed C.H.Chapman prominent Jumberman and members of the Santa Ana city council who declined re-election. Anaheim Receives New Officers After an illness at Harriet L.Wortman at 124 North Olive Street Saturday morning,a years and 9 months.had been a resident o years coming here where she resided for her arrival in California She leaves one son who resided with her Mrs.O.D.Wright Castillo,both living in grandchildren and children. Harriet L.Warwil Marion county Ohio On April 28，1861,she Jacob G.Wortman were born to them mentioned and Wayne J.Wortman three years ago.In her younger day took a prominent parish society work.Fore was president of the Lof the Methodist church of the Woman's Church Union,and for six years of the Woman's Religion coming to California ing age caused her activities.Few women had as hers.During ther husband,a father,t uncles and nine cousins fighting in same time.During their youngest son and he were in France,fight Milhel drive and in other grandsons were prevented from signing of the armisticeShe was the sister of the Yorba Linda County Mayor Purinton of Santa Ana Now Chairman of Body At a meeting of the joint outfall sewer board, held Monday evening, Mayor Frank L. Purinton of Santa Ana was elected chairman, to succeed C. H. Chapman, prominent Jumberman and members of the Santa Ana city council, who declined re-election. H. H. Crooke, mayor of Fullerton, was elected vice-chairman, and W. J. Carmichael, fullerton city councilman, was re-elected secretary. As no definite action was taken on the appointment of an attorney for the coming year, the chairman appointed a committee consisting of A. W. Franzen, Anaheim; Emanuel Smith, Fullerton, and L. A. Stevenson, Orange, to interview attorneys and make a recommendation at the next meeting of the board, which will be held in the Anaheim city hall June 8. Clyde W. Bishop of Santa Ana served as attorney for the board for several years. Sentiment at the meeting was said to favor electing an advisory board to consist of one member from each city and sanitary district on the sewer system. If adopted, the plan would create a board to advise the sewer board on all matters pertaining to the conduct of the business of the board, and would create a closer contact between the various cities and districts than is maintained under the present system. Action on the matter was deferred until the Anaheim meeting. PIONEER VISITOR Richard Krebs was in town this week, attending Masonic lodge and meeting old-time friends hereabouts. Richard came to Anaheim in 1877, and was for a number of years one of the leading citizens of the community. He is now raising blue ribbon oranges on his ranch at Azusa. He enjoys a visit to his old stamping grounds occasionally, and he is welcome wherever he goes, for a better man never lived on earth than Richard Krebs. Mrs. Easton Regent At the annual meetings of the American at the home of Mrs. Friday, Mrs. Honor elected regent. The elected were: Mrs. Gregent; Mrs. Sidebelt Miss Mary McLurea; A. G. H. Bode, chaplain; Sheridan, historian. Retiring officers serve annual reports, as did of standing committees a plan was formed for picnic, to which plow district will be invited take place on June City park. Before adjournment served her guests punch. Department ComSlavich of the Amcableled the congratLegionnalires to Chaiover the successful record flight. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 26, 1927 SUNDAY; PROCEEDS TO FIRE Orchard Pest Fight Told by Commissioner A. BROCK, county horticultural commissioner, was the principal speaker of the Farmers' Day program at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club at McFarland's cafe, Fullerton. The speaker discussed the ramifications of the great "bug war" which is being waged in this district. Declaring that big gains are being made against the pests of the orchards, Brock showed that the $766,000 which Orange county spends annually is all going to a good cause. New methods are being tried out every day for keeping down the ravages of the citrus pests, he said. Bugs that prey upon orchard pests are being raised at the county stations by the millions and turned loose in the orchards to wage man's battle, according to Brock. "We are making the greatest headway against orchard pests by biological control," Brock declared, "and we are taking advantage of insects that feed on the pests that damage our orchards." FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT IS FORMED GOVERNOR C. C. YOUNG SIGNS BILL MONDAY MAKING IT LAW Measure Does Not Take Effect for 60 Days; Supervisors Fail to Appoint Engineer at This Week's Meeting; J. B. Lippincott, Who Made a Former Survey, Will Probably Be Selected; May Cost $10,000,000 THE bill establishing a flood control district comprising all of Orange county, and auOrange County Youth Designed Lindbergh Plane ORANGE county is today claiming a great deal of credit for the successful flight of Capt. Charles Lindbergh from New York to Paris, because it was an Orange county boy who designed and helped build the plane in which the daring young aviator made the sensational trip. Without a sextant, without any navigation instruments except a magnetic compass, without food and with the least possible excess weight, Captain Lindbergh depended upon the stability of his Ryan monoplane, built-in San Diego, to carry him across the sea, and it did. The plane is a high tribute to the work of Claudie Ryan, graduate of the Orange Union high school in 1920. Ryan was the designer of the plane and helped build it, according to reports. For many years Ryan lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, in Villa Park. Orange high school teachers today reported that Ryan was a clever scholar, and a willing worker. They have kept track of Ryan since his graduation. Anaheim Resident Passes to Beyond Mrs. Harriet L. Wortman Successes After Long Illness After an illness of many months, Harriet L. Wortman died at her home at 124 North Olive street, at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, at the age of 82 years and 9 months. Mrs. Wortman had been a resident of Anaheim for 20 years, coming here from Los Angeles, where she resided for three years after her arrival in California from Kansas. She leaves one son, W. E. Wortman, who resided with her; two daughters, Mrs. O. D. Wright and Mrs. E. J. Castillo, both living in Kansas; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Harriet L. Warwick was born in Marion county, Ohio, August 21, 1844. On April 28, 1861, she was married to Jacob G. Wortman. Four children were born to them, the three above mentioned and the youngest son, Wayne J. Wortman, who died nearly three years ago. In her younger days Mrs. Wortman took a prominent part in church and society work. For many years she was president of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church; was secretary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and for six years was president of the Woman's Relief Corps. Since coming to California, however, advancing age caused her to give up such activities. Few women had a war record such as hers. During the Civil war she had a husband, a father, two brothers, three uncles and nine cousins, all in combat regiments fighting in the South at the same time. During the World war her youngest son and her oldest grandson were in France, fighting in the St. Michel drive and in the Argonne. Two other grandsons were in training, but were prevented from crossing by the signing of the armistice. She was the sister of Jack Warwick of The Toltec Blade. MAKING IT LAW Measure Does Not Take Effect for 60 Days; Supervisors Fail to Appoint Engineer at This Week's Meeting; J. B. Lippincott, Who Made a Former Survey, Will Probably Be Selected; May Cost $10,000,000 THE bill establishing a flood control district comprising all of Orange county, and authorizing the voting of bonds to the amount of $5,000,000 for the purpose of building the Prado dam, and controlling the flood waters of Santa Ana river and all its tributaries, was signed by Governor Young. Monday, and is now a law. It was expected the board of supervisors would take the matter up at Tuesday's session and appoint an engineer to outline the work, but the matter was laid over to a later date. It is expected that Engineer J. B. Lippincott, who has already made a survey of the river and is well posted on the needs, will be appointed to the post when the supervisors act. Under provisions of the bill it does not become effective until 60 days after its signing by the governor, consequently there is no need for immediate action. Col. S. H. Finley, supervisor from Santa Ana, thinks the engineer should be appointed at once and get to work making his survey, so he can report the exact condition and the sum required to carry out the project as soon as the law becomes effective. It is understood that Lippincott will be the man selected, and as he has already made a thorough survey, it will not take him long to make a final report of the actual cost and the actual work necessary. In his former report to the board, Lippincott estimated that a bond issue of $5,000,000 would be necessary for the Prado dam alone. If Lippincott is selected, it was conceded that the plan of building a huge dam at Prado on the Santa Ana river will be recommended to the county. The Prado dam was the cornerstone of Lippincott's plan for Orange county conservation and flood control, as contained in his report to the supervisors a year ago. It is considered that his report, so far as the Santa Ana river is concerned, would reiterate his former findings, but would be broadened to include every stream in the county. The flood control district bill introduced in the legislature by Assemblyman C. D. Ball of Santa Ana, includes the entire county, its boundaries being identical with those of the county. It is estimated that the development undertaken its authority may reach the proportions of a $10,000,000 project. Originally, the bill proposed to finance the development by taxation of real property only. In the legislature it was amended to include all kinds of property. The supervisors discussed the matter at Tuesday's meeting, but took no official action, as the law does not go into effect for 60 days, and there is no Captain Lindbergh depended upon the stability of his Ryan monoplane, built-in San Diego, to carry him across the sea, and it did. The plane is a high tribute to the work of Claude Ryan, graduate of the Orange Union high school in 1920. Ryan was the designer of the plane and helped build it, according to reports. For many years Ryan lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, in Villa Park. Orange high school teachers today reported that Ryan was a clever scholar, and a willing worker. They have kept track of Ryan since his graduation. Ryan often flew from the airplane factory in San Diego to his home near Orange, according to the school teachers. Orange county aviators are also well acquainted with Ryan and his planes. Old-Timers Picnic Saturday, June 11 Second Annual Reunion of Pioneers to Be Held at City Park Daughters of the American Revolution will have their second annual picnic at the city park on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 1 o'clock and continuing throughout the afternoon. No formal invitations will be issued, but a general invitation is extended to all old-timers to be present and enjoy the festivities of the happy occasion. A very fine program of literary and musical exercises is being prepared, and this will be well worth listening to. Guests are expected to bring basket lunches, and a fine plenic spread will be enjoyed on the long tables in the park. The Daughters will serve coffee. Those who remember the most enjoyable first annual picnic held at the city park last year, when several hundred old-timers gathered together to renew their acquaintance and enjoyed a splendid re-union and picnic, will probably be eager to attend the second annual come-to-gathering of the Pioneers. All citizens who have lived in this section long enough to be termed old-timers will be welcomed. The Daughters of the American Revolution are hospitable hostesses, and a splendid good time is in store for all who attend. Program of festivities will appear in these columns next week. Should old acquaintance be forgot? Local Residents Sail for Europe Mr. and Mrs. Robt McKee Leave for Montreal and Liverpool Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee leave this week for a six months' visit to Ireland and other points in Europe. They go by rail to Chicago, and thence to Montreal where they take a liner. On the furious evidence in Judge Ames' gun club cases were dismissed whatever errors occurred... Mrs. Easton Again Regent of D. A. R. At the annual meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held at the home of Mrs. J. F. Sidebottom, Friday, Mrs. Honor Easton was again elected regent. The other officers elected were: Mrs. Carrie Mawe, vice-regent; Mrs. Sidebottom, secretary; Miss Mary McLure, treasurer; Mrs. A. G. H. Bode, chaplain; Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, historian. Retiring officers submitted their annual reports, as did also the chairman of standing committees. In conclusion, a plan was formed for an organization picnic, to which pioneer citizens of the district will be invited. The picnic will take place on June 11, at the Anaheim City park. Before adjournment, Mrs. Sidebottom served her guests with a refreshing punch. Department Commander John F. Slavich of the American Legion has cabled the congratulations of 35,000 Legionnalres to Charles A. Lindbergh over the successful termination of his record flight. Local Residents Sail for Europe Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKee Leave for Montreal and Liverpool Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee leave this week for a six months' visit to Ireland and other points in Europe. They go by rail to Chicago, and thence to Montreal, where they take a liner for Liverpool. They were in Los Angeles some days ago procuring passports, and found the number of travelers leaving for Europe so large that they not been fortunate enough to secure reservations on the boat sailing from Montreal next week, they could not obtain reservations until next August. While in the city they met F. C. Krause of Fullerton, who was obtaining passports for himself, wife and daughter for a trip to the other side. Mr. and Mrs. McKee will visit the former's brother in Belfast, and his sister in London. They will spend some time in the British Isles and will tour France and Belgium, looking over the battlefields of the World war. They will go to Italy, where they expect to meet Mr. and Mrs. Plerotti and family, who left Placentia last Sunday for a tour abroad. They also expect to meet Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs, Miss Florence Backs and Miss Winifred Melrose, who leave shortly for an extended trip to the British Isles and points of interest in Europe. They look forward to an enjoyable get-together party with their friends and neighbors from Orange county. A dispatch from Mexico City says that a Mexican woman was arrested for kissing her husband on the street. But somehow or other we are unable to get excited about this. Miami Democrats are inviting the Democratic national convention to meet there next year. Evidently it takes more than one storm to scare Miami. ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 33 TO FLOOD RELIEF ANAHEIM’S GREAT EXHIBITION MOST BEAUTIFUL EVER STAGED Heaviest Attendance Ever Recorded in History of the Classic; 16,000 Visitors Passed Through Gates Last Sunday ALL records for attendance at Anaheim’s Blue Ribbon event, the California Valencia Orange Show, have been smashed this year, and its popularity has been spread to such an extent by those who have seen it and told others of its beauty, that the managers have decided to hold it open another day to accommodate the thousands who have not yet visited it. Instead of closing at midnight Saturday, as was at first scheduled, it will not close its gates until Sunday night. The gate receipts on Sunday, it is announced, will be sent to the South to help in relieving the Mississippi flood sufferers. Judge Ames Finds Gun Clubs Guilty Supports Lower Court's Decision in Waste Water Cases Opinions filed by Superior Judge Homer G. Ames gave the county com- Judge Ames Finds Gun Clubs Guilty Supports Lower Court's Decision in Waste Water Cases Opinions filed by Superior Judge Homer G. Ames gave the county complete victory in its prosecution of the famous "gun club" cases, involving alleged waste of water from artesian wells along the Orange county shore district. Judge Ames denied both of the appeals taken by the Blue Wing Shooting Club and the West Shore Gun Club from Santa Ana justice court, where they were convicted by juries of wasting water and were fined $300 each. The cases were tried late last year, one being heard before Justice Kenneth E. Morrison and the other by Justice Andrew H. Wilson of Newport Beach, presiding in Justice Morrison's absence. Attorneys L. A. West of Santa Ana and George Adams of Los Angeles defended the gun clubs, former Deputy District Attorney D. G. Wettilin conducting the prosecution. The appeals were heard in January this year, Chief Deputy District Attorney L. W. Blodget opposing West and Adams in the argument. Since that time they have been under advisement with the court, which conducted an extensive investigation of the legal questions raised, it was made known with the filing of the opinions. Judge Ames ruled against the gun clubs on both of the main points raised in their appeals. The first was the contention that the complaints filed against the clubs did not constitute a public offense, because their phraseology omitted certain exceptions to the law of waste, as defined in the statute. Because the wording of the complaint did not negative these exceptions, the gun club attorneys argued that the complaints were defective. The court decided that "the contention was not well taken and that the general rule, as laid down in various California court decisions, is that the exceptions must be included in the wording of the complaint only where they are so incorporated with the definition of the crime as to become a part of it. This was not the case in the matter before the court, it was held. On the further contention that the evidence in justice court against the gun clubs was not sufficient to justify the verdict, Judge Ames ruled that, as a court of appeal, the superior court was not permitted to rule upon the weight of the evidence, so long as a prima facie case against the defense had been made. There was sufficient evidence to constitute a prima facie case, he found. Additional claims of the gun clubs that errors were committed at the trials were dismissed with the statement that whatever errors occurred did not result Last Sunday 16,000 people visited the show, a record that is unprecedented in the seven years of its history, and the other days have shown a remarkable increase over the attendance of all former years. This year the Valencias are of exceptional quality, and the displays in the fruit racks perhaps surpass anything that has been shown in previous shows. The feature exhibits also are much more elaborate and beautiful than anything shown in former years, as the exhibitors are learning wisdom by experience. One of the most interesting features of the show this year, and one that attracted thousands of people, was the packing contests between teams from the various associations to determine who is the world's champion orange packer. Dozens of young ladies have been competing, and some wonderful records are being made, but the judges will not announce the world's champion until tomorrow. Scores of teams were entered in the contests, which were held in full view of the crowds Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Following are the names of those entered in the competition: Friday, May 20—Glendora Heights Orange and Lemon Growers; Hazel Gowen and Luella Underhill; Olive Fruit Company; Anaheim, Ruby Craig and Stanley Standal; American Fruit Growers; Georgia Gray and Naomi Creighton. Saturday, May 21—Eadington Fruit Company; Mrs. George Horton and Pearl Jenkins; Red Fox Orchards; Orange, Eva Christensen and Marjorie Richards; Yorba Linda Citrus Association; Fern Ely and Esther Walters. Monday, May 23—Olive Hillside Groves, Alice Mack and Anna Mack; Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association; Alline Pitts and Constance Estrada; Anaheim Co-operative Orange Association; Elvie Wuster and Gladys Hill. Tuesday, May 24—Riverside Orchard Packing Company; Dora Pemberton and Edna Nagel; Olive Fruit Company; Olive; Eve Friend and Rosa Revera; Fullerton Packing Company; Elva Hadley and Emma Wygal. Wednesday, May 25—Bastanchury Ranch Company; Tony Soto and Frank Rodriguez; Olive Heights Citrus Association; Anna Mierhoff and Nora Schroeder; Santa Ana-Tustin Mutual Grace Sherman and Jesse Whelden. Should there be any ties, they will be run off Thursday night. The silver cups and other valuable prizes will be awarded to the winner from the stage on Friday night, May 27, which has been set aside as the big movie night. All of the prizes will be handed to the lucky winners by some of the most prominent stars in the motion picture world, and it is likely that this feature McKee leave the court, it was held. On the further contention that the evidence in justice court against the gun clubs was not sufficient to justify the verdict, Judge Ames ruled that, as a court of appeal, the superior court was not permitted to rule upon the weight of the evidence, so long as a prima facie case against the defense had been made. There was sufficient evidence to constitute a prima facie case, he found. Additional claims of the gun clubs that errors were committed at the trials were dismissed with the statement that whatever errors occurred did not result in a miscarriage of justice. Intense interest in the trial was manifested by farmers throughout the county, and they are expected to feel jubilant over the decision handed down by Judge Ames. NEW LICENSE PLATES Blue and gold will be the California color scheme for 1928 automobile license plates, it was announced. This combination was picked at a conference between members of the board of control and officials of the division of motor vehicles. The background will be blue; letters and numerals will be gold. These colors will be used for all motor vehicles except trucks and other commercial cars equipped with solid tires. For these, plates will have a white background with red letters and numerals. Blue and gold were chosen because of the high visibility of the combination and the ease with which state officers may read numbers set in these colors. The initial order will probably amount to 1,750,000 pair, as a heavy increase is expected by the motor vehicle authorities. A great train of 50 cars, one half a mile in length would be required to haul these plates. They will weigh 750 tons. The plates will be of 26-gauge steel, five inches wide and fourteen inches long. A man in Australia picked up Wilkins radio broadcasting from Alaska the other day. Which proves that the world is getting smaller all the time, Wednesday, May 25—Bastanchury Ranch Company, Tony Soto and Frank Rodriguez; Olive Heights Citrus Association, Anna Mierhoff and Nora Schroeder; Santa Ana-Tustin Mutual. Grace Sherman and Jesse Whelden. Should there be any ties, they will be run off Thursday night. The silver cups and other valuable prizes will be awarded to the winner from the stage on Friday night, May 27, which has been set aside as the big movie night. All of the prizes will be handed to the lucky winners by some of the most prominent stars in the motion picture world, and it is likely that this feature of the show will be one of the pictures snapped by the Pictorial News service and flashed on the screens in all of the picture houses throughout the country. HON. BURON FITTS The address delivered by Lieutenant Governor Buron Fitts at the opening of the Valencia Orange Show was most eloquent and was heartily enjoyed and applauded by a vast audience. Mr. Fitts was entertained at a dinner at the Elks Club early in the evening, at which some 350 members of the Legion and their friends sat down to a very fine repast. He was escorted to the exposition grounds by members of the Legion, and made a formal address opening the show. He was complimented for his very fine effort, and made many staunch friends during his visit to this city. Mr. Fitts is an overseas veteran, and comes back bearing the honorable scars of battle. His name has been mentioned as a possible candidate for United States senator from California next year, and while he has not yet signified his willingness to enter the contest, his many friends are of opinion that he will do so, and will rally to his support. Not alone from California, but from points in the east have come messages of goodwill and endorsement. He polled the highest number of votes at last year's election in this state. He has made an enviable record as lieutenant governor of California, and it is believed he can have the senatorship if he seeks the office.