anaheim-gazette 1927-06-09

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at...12,000 VOLUME LVII SUPERVISORS UNCERTAIN AUDITING OF BOOKS REVEALS HIGHWAY AFFAIRS MISHANDLED Auditor W. C. Jerome and Former Highway Commissioner J. L. McBride Scored in Report Filed by Board of Audit SOMETHING of a sensation was created when the auditing firm of Lybrand, Ross Brothers & Montgomery of Los Angeles submitted a report to the board of supervisors Tuesday, declaring that there had been gross mismanagement in the offices of County Auditor W. C. Jerome and former County Highway Commissioner J. L. McBride. While the report does not charge that any county money was embezzled, and there is no suspicion that such was the case, yet the report states that the books and accounts were kept in an inefficient manner, and that funds had been misappropriated, or unlawfully transferred from one fund to another. Rock Company Sells To Los Angeles Firm Union Rock Co. Pays $300,000 for Orange County Business Fullerton Anaheim In DR. BENJAMIN pastor of the Methodist church the principal special meeting of the Club Tuesday, in of the Christian gram was sponsoring Klwans Club. A continuance ship between Fullerton was seen by Dr. BENJAMIN viewed the good exited in the place that Fullerton soon join in one He declared that interests of both o a program of harbor George Howard Club, acted as chapram. Musical to the Collins Twins KHJ were including program. Approximately SOMETHING of a sensation was created when the auditing firm of Lybrand, Ross Brothers & Montgomery of Los Angeles submitted a report to the board of supervisors Tuesday, declaring that there had been gross mismanagement in the offices of County Auditor W. C. Jerome and former County Highway Commissioner J. L. McBride. While the report does not charge that any county money was embezzled, and there is no suspicion that such was the case, yet the report states that the books and accounts were kept in an inefficient manner, and that funds had been misappropriated, or unlawfully transferred from one fund to another. William Séhumacher, chairman of the board of supervisors, was responsible for the investigation. In his dealings with the two officials he became convinced that things were not running as smoothly in their offices as they should, consequently he laid the matter before the board, and the firm of auditors was engaged to make a check-up. Several weeks have been spent on the job, and the report of the auditors was filed Tuesday. McBride retired from the office on January 11. Under mismanagement is grouped misapplication of road funds; unauthorized expenditures; unauthorized transfers of funds from one department to another; over-payment of royalties for rental on a gravel pit; unauthorized destruction of county records; the practice of promiscuous lending of county road equipment to private individuals; loss of road equipment, and failure to keep such equipment protected from the elements when not in use. The audit was authorized in February of this year to obtain a clear statement as to the receipts and expenditures of road department funds during the two and one-half years ending December 31, 1926, and to arrive at constructive suggestions for more adequate control of road department operations and accounting in the future. The period covered was virtually that of the tenure of office of J. L. McBride as superintendent of county highways. It was McBride, the auditors report, who destroyed payroll records and original data regarding material and supply distribution and rock crusher reports. This destruction of records, all of date prior to July 1, 1925, was not authorized by the board of supervisors, the adult finds. For this act McBride draws the censure of the auditors. McBride, who left the office of superintendent of highways January 11, this year, also comes in for a scoring for over-payment of royalties to the extent of $005.66 for gravel taken from the Yorba Gravel Company pits, which are operated under lease by the county. The county leases these pits under contract to pay 4 cents per cubic yard for all sand, gravel and road building material excavated. It then contracts with Bruce & Son to excavate and prepare the material for use on the highways. By an admitted agreement between Bruce & Son, the Yorba Gravel Company and McBride the royalty basis was raised to 5 cents, although no record of this transaction ever was made, the auditors find. They recommend that the county demand a refund of the amount overpaid. During the year 1924-25 the Laguna Rock Company Sells To Los Angeles Firm Union Rock Co. Pays $300,000 for Orange County Business The Orange County Rock and Gravel Company, of which A. G. Wright has been the president and general manager, was sold last week to the Union Rock Company of Los Angeles. The consideration, it is said, was $300,000. The Union company, it is said, has also purchased the Yeager Rock Company’s plant at Fullerton, the price paid being $150,000. Purchase of the Orange County Rock and Gravel Company business involves the 2000-ton capacity rock crushing plant located two miles east of Orange, leases or titles to approximately 125 acres of land included in the rock company’s holdings, and the goodwill of the business, Mr. Wright said. Officers and directors of the Orange County Rock and Gravel Company are: A. G. Wright, 742 North Clementine street, Anaheim, president, general manager and principal stockholder; Mrs. K. M. Wright of Balboa, Frank Duff of Anaheim, and O. V. Bartman of Santa Ana. This company plans to continue the operation of its largest plant, which is located near El Centro, position of profits from the gravel pits since there are supposed to be no profits. Without hinting at misappropriation of county funds by individuals, the report goes to some length to indicate that such might actually be the case in several transactions of partial record. For instance, on August 12, 1925, McBride acknowledged receipt of $2716.36 from the board of directors of the Garden Grove Sanitary District to pay for damages done county highways by installation of a sewer line. The county auditor’s books show but $2000 of the amount ever entered on the books of the road department, leaving $716.36 to be disposed of by the imagination. By tracing the check for $716.36, it was learned that it had been endorsed “in blank” by a deputy in the county treasurer’s office and deposited directly to the credit of a Santa Ana contracting firm at Santa Ana bank. Presumably, the money was paid out for repairs to the damaged highway, but the auditors could not confirm this presumption. They claim this is but one of a series of such instances discovered. Asserted failure of the county auditor to keep his records properly was a contributing cause to the confusion in the road department, the auditors fired. In one instance the auditor gave two widely differing sets of figures covering the same items, and neither set corrupted between Fulerton and Los Angeles Firm. D. A. R. to A City Park A cordial welcome timers at the plenice honor at the City afternoon. Visitors bring lunch basket feast will be spread tables in the parish Daughters will serve Members of Motto who will be in chapel Mrs. Honor Easton Deming, secretary bottom, chairman mittee; Mrs. Ernest Singleton, and Miss Fayette Lewis master, and his Frances Mossonman maining Pioneer office enterprise will come Los Angeles to attend Mrs. Grimshaw, Kraemer, who was Placentia section, early 70s, will recall History of the Anno All old settlers are expected to be hand in making oughly enjoyable special invitations a general invitation old-timers to be remembered the happiest first old-time will look forward great pleasure to Brief addresses numbered on the joyable time is looke The county leases these pits under contract to pay 4 cents per cubic yard for all sand, gravel and road building material excavated. It then contracts with Bruce & Son to excavate and prepare the material for use on the highways. By an admitted agreement between Bruce-& Son, the Yorba Gravel Company and McBride the royalty basis was raised to 5 cents, although no record of this transaction ever was made, the auditors find. They recommend that the county demand a refund of the amount overpaid. During the year 1924-25 the Laguna Beach city jail was furnished out of the Fifth Supervisorial District road fund, $200 having been paid to the City of Santa Ana for cages. The auditors condemn the transaction as "erroneous," and unlawful. After the board of supervisors had discontinued the appointment of funds to the fund entitled "auto license road fund-good roads." McBride overdrew the fund to the extent of $65,481.76. The auditors report. This necessitated an awkward and possible illegal shifting of funds from one department to another, the search revealed. Operation of both the Fullerton and the Santa Ana road equipment stations were found highly unsatisfactory to the auditors. If the books were properly kept with correct credits and charges entered, there would be neither profit nor loss at these stations, it is explained. However, in the tax year of 1924-25 the Santa Ana station showed a loss of $14,912.43, which had to be made up from the "county good roads fund." The Fullerton station in the same year shows a net loss of $5715.66. At the Fullerton station there was an actual shortage in material invoice of $2154.50 shown on December 31, 1926. While the auditors disclaim any intention of saying the material was stolen, they indicate that because of general looseness of methods, it might easily have been purloined. The report shows that both the Olive and the Yorba gravel pits have been operated at a loss, excepting for a short period, whereas a proper accounting system would reveal neither profit nor loss. The loss must be made up from the good roads fund, which also gets any profit that might accrue. However, the auditors find no authority for dis- blank" by a deputy in the county treasurer's office and deposited directly to the credit of a Santa Ana contracting firm at at Santa Ana bank. Presumably, the money was paid out for repairs to the damaged highway, but the auditors could not confirm this presumption. They claim this is but one of a series of such instances discovered. Asserted failure of the county auditor to keep his records properly was a contributing cause to the confusion in the road department, the auditors find. In one instance the auditor gave two widely differing sets of figures covering the same items, and neither set corresponded with those compiled by the auditing firm. It is intimated by the auditors that certain property in the county is taxed heavier than other property, not because of design on the part of county officials, but because of the system now in use. In the distribution and allotment of machinery for road purposes, the auditors report a complete lack of system. Much equipment has in the past been loaned to private parties with no record made of the transaction. In one instance, the report reveals, the auditor pursued one piece of equipment from the point where it had been loaned to another point 40 miles distant. In the interval it had been reloaded four times. It is the belief of the auditors that more machinery rusts out in the road department than wears out. Even at the Santa Ana and Fullerton equipment stations-machinery is allowed to remain exposed to the elements. Other valuable equipment is left to set by the roadside, the prey of thieves and the weather, the report indicates. As a remedy for all this asserted mismanagement, the auditors make numerous recommendations. For the auditing of the department's accounts, a monthly report system is favored, covering every branch of the department. This report would be made to and approved by the supervisors. A correction of asserted faulty accounting practices would alleviate other aliments of the records, it is asserted. A supervisor of equipment is favored in the report to direct the distribution and care of every piece of road equipment. It is the belief of the auditors that heavy investments of capital can be decreased and much outlay of funds halted if a proper method of distribution is adopted. Pioneer City Caller Frederick Mickler was dead last week at his Center street, after Funeral services were morning, at 10 o'clock Terry & Campbell A. G. H. Bode, reckoned church, officiating Los Angeles cement. The deceased lived widow, Mrs. Mary Fleters, Mrs. Maud Back Epstein; a son, Wanda Brother, Charles Mansfield and a sister, Mrs. New York. FAREWELL Miss Anna Ryan were well dinner party for Mrs. Joseph Carroll for Seattle to reside Schneider, who have Altadena, and Mr. J and Miss Winifred next week for a tour of the party included F. A. Yungbluth, M.Dolan, Mrs. C. H. Melrose, and Miss evening was please "500," at which Mrs. Allan Melrose Each of the honors sent with a gift. FOUR-FOUR The Four-Fours on Thursday evening Ralph McFadden Placentia. After a cafe in town, the Placentia, where pleasantly spent game of whistle Mrs. Fred Backs a NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 9, 1927 S UNCOVER ERRORS IN B Fullerton and Anaheim Clubs In Joint Meet DR. BENJAMIN S. HAYWOOD, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, Anaheim was the principal speaker at the weekly meeting of the Fullerton Kiwanis Club Tuesday, in the recreation hall of the Christian church. The program was sponsored by the Anaheim Kiwanis Club. A continuance of close relationship between Fullerton and Anaheim was seen by Dr. Haywood as he reviewed the good feeling that has existed in the past. He predicted that Fullerton and Anaheim will soon join in one great community. He declared that it is for the best interests of both cities to perpetuate a program of harmony. George Howard, of the Anaheim Club, acted as chairman of the program. Musical numbers featuring the Collins Twins of radio station KHJ were included in the entertaining program. Approximately 300 clubmen from SCHOOLS CLOSE A SUCCESSFUL YEAR'S WORK HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT AT AUDITORIUM WEDNESDAY NIGHT Intermediate to Graduate Class of 123 at High School Tomorrow Evening; Officers of High School Student Body Turn Over - Management to New Officials; Junior-Senior Reception Next Tuesday Evening Anaheim Greek Theater Will Open Soon PLANS for uniting the entire community in impressive ceremonies at the formal opening of Anaheim's $35,000 Greek theater, now rapidly nearing completion in the Anaheim City park, were laid at a meeting of service club representatives and civic leaders held in the council chambers of the hall. Acting Mayor L. E. Miller, who had called the meeting, presided and led the discussion. Ellis Rhodes, well-known Southern California tenor and chorus leader and a teacher with the Orange County School of Fine Arts, this city, was named to have general charge of arrangements for the community celebration and it was tentatively decided that the Anaheim Community chorus, which Mr. Rhodes leads, will have a prominent part to play in the exercises. Date for the ceremonies was set as the evening of July 15, by which time it is expected that the construction work will be entirely completed and the building will be ready for use. Old-Time Citizens To Hold Picnic D. A. R. to Act as Hosts at City Park Saturday A cordial welcome awaits all old-timers at the picnic given by Daughters of the American Revolution in their honor at the City park on Saturday afternoon. Visitors are expected to bring lunch baskets, and the picnic feast will be spread upon the long tables in the park at 12:30 o'clock. Daughters will serve coffee. Members of Mother Colony chapter who will be in charge of festivities are: Mrs. Honor Easton, regent; Mrs. L. C. Deming, secretary; Mrs. S. C. Sidebottom, chairman of landmarks committee; Mrs. Ernest Borchert, Mrs. D. Singleton, and Miss McClure. Fayette Lewis will preside as toastmaster, and his grandmother, Mrs. Frances Mossoman, who is the only remaining Pioneer of the original calony enterprise, will come from her home in Los Angeles to attend. Mrs. Grismelow, daughter of Daniel Kraemer, who was a Pioneer of the Placenta section, coming here in the early '70s, will read a paper on "The History of the Anaheim Cemetery." All old settlers around these parts are expected to be present and take a hand in making the afternoon thoroughly enjoyable and memorable. No special invitations have been issued, but a general invitation is extended to all old-timers to be present. Those who remember the happy time at the Daughters' first old-timers' picnic last year will look forward with anticipations of great pleasure to the coming event. Brief addresses will be made by a number of the old-timers, and an enjoyable time is looked forward to. Pioneer Citizen Called by Death Frederick Mickle, aged 80 years, for the past 39 years a resident of Anaheim, died last week at his home, 1233 West Center street, after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Intermediate to Graduate Class of 123 at High School Tomorrow Evening; Officers of High School Student Body Turn Over - Management to New Officials; Junior-Senior Reception Next Tuesday Evening THE senior class held sway last Friday when Senior Day was successfully put into the school calendar. All new officers were installed, the annual "Blue and Gold" was distributed, and interclass athletics were played. Robert Schwelnfest, retiring student body president Inaugurated Tommy Kuchel, new president; Walter Taylor, vice-president; Martha Adams, secretary, and the new commission. The officers, both new and old, then adjourned for a joint meeting, in which the official duties were explained by the retiring officers. Miss Bella J. Walker is the faculty advisor. At the opening of the assembly, the new officers of the Girl's League were inaugurated. Faye Stanley is the new president of this organization; Robert Eley, vice-president; Dorothy Winters, secretary, and Lucille Vogle, treasurer. At the conclusion of these ceremonies, silver "A" forensic pins were awarded to Charles Tremblay, Helen Houck, Ruth Whitney, and Catherine Bode. The Junior Registrar loving cups for proficiency in journalism and for the best editorial were awarded to Nellie Sackett and Robert Wilson, respectively. Elmer Martin received a gold football, basketball, and baseball for having played for three years on each varsity team in those sports. The letters for varsity and lightweight track, and for first and second team baseball did not arrive till Monday, and were awarded then. In the afternoon athletic events, the under classmen showed their superior strength by winning from the seniors in a tug-o-war, while the seniors vanquished the under classmen, 3 to 0, in a baseball game. Next Tuesday is the date of the junior-senior reception, wherein probably 300 students, faculty, and school trustees will be present. Tommy Kuchel will act at toastmaster. The program will include a welcome from the junior class, a response by the senior class, and words from Mr. J. A. Clayes; a faculty member; President of the Student Body Robert Schwelnfest, and probably from some board member. The musical ability of the upper classes will be shown, and an added attraction will be music by some popular orchestra. On the next evening the high school auditorium will be the scene of the commencement exercises, in which 109 seniors will graduate. This is the school's second largest graduating class. The valedictorian, Bob Schwelnfest, and the salutatorian, Margerie Latourette, will deliver speeches at commencement. Baccalaurate exercises will be held Sunday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Anaheim Elks Will Attend Convention San Bernardino to Entertain All Southern California Lodges Invitation to the Southern California Elks "baby" convention to be held in San Bernardino, Saturday, June 25, has been received by the local lodge of Elks. In staging the convention officially termed a stampede, the San Bernardino lodge is attempting for the first time in the Southland, an event which has been an annual affair for some years in northern California. Ontario Redlands and Riverside lodges will co-operate in the reception. M. G. Potts of Pasadena, state-president of Elks lodges, and other state officers will be among the special guests at the convention. Two special trains will be run into San Bernardino the afternoon of June 25, one from Los Angeles, the other from Pasadena. When the Los Angeles and Pasadena Elks arrive at the Santa Fe station they will be greeted by brother members who will motor there earlier in the day. Preceded by four bands from Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena and Alhambra, the antlered tribe will parade to the grounds of the National Orange Show, where a barbecue will be among the first numbers on the program. Arrangements for this event are being made by a committee of which R. W. Brazelton and John Anderson Jr., are members. The general chairman in charge of the affair is E. P. Doyle. Scores of candidates will be accepted into the Elks order in the initiation following the barbecue. All lodges are being requested to bring their candidates. The initiation will be conducted with past exalted rulers of various lodges in the chairs. Other features will include vaudeville gets. Following are the lodges to which invitations have been sent: Los Angeles, San Pedro, Whittler, Glendale, Alhambra, Redondo Beach, Huntington Park, Monrovia, Ventura, Oxnard, Inglewood, Burbank, San Diego Redlands, Riverside, Santa Ana, El Centro, Anaheim, Calexico, Ontario Brawley and Orange. Ed McClennan sheriff for the federal gales yesterday that rumor of police prosecutions came alive. McClellan ference wives live to run worth of rain under protection and it was that he told would make the federal him was is. Little was broadcast in investing authorities reveal "more snuggle light over the Oaks." Federal paid an investigative Ana and at that of conspirals arrests butigation staples close,and agents were during McReynolds instrumentor that he was manner in ducting the county and immediately was known he might attempt to Orange. Records Sheriff Jersey operated in federal office county and we are not the sheriff Reynolds staff. McReynolds that he has in Orange smugglers landed and Los Angeles know where at that time. It was less in correspondence District Attaché. Pioneer Citizen Called by Death Frederick Mickle, aged 80 years, for the past 39 years a resident of Anaheim died last week at his home, 1233 West Center street, after a short illness. Funeral services were held Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral parlors, Rev. A. G. H. Bode, rector of St. Michael's church, officiating. Burial was in the Los Angeles cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary F. Mickle, two daughters, Mrs. Maud Backs and Mrs. Blanche Epstein; a son, Walter, all of Anaheim; a brother, Charles Mickle, of San Diego, and a sister, Mrs. H. G. Watson, of New York. FAREWELL DINNER Miss Anna Ryan and Mrs. Kennedy were the hostesses at an elaborate farewell dinner party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll, who leave in July for Seattle to reside; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Schneider, who have lately removed to Altadena, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs and Miss Winifred Melrose, who leave next week for a tour of Europe. Others of the party included Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mr. and Mrs. William Dolan, Mrs. C. H. Schilcher, Mrs. Allan Melrose, and Miss Beryl Kennedy. The evening was pleasantly spent playing "500," at which prizes were won by Mrs. Allan Melrose and Fred Backs. Each of the honored ladies were presented with a gift by the hostesses. FOUR-FOURS CLUB The Four-Fours Club was entertained on Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden at their home in Placentia. After a 7 o'clock dinner at a cafe in town, the party motored to Placentia, where the evening was pleasantly spent playing the usual game of whist. Prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Backs and Ralph McFadden. Intermediate School One hundred and twenty-three eighth grade pupils of the Fremont intermediate grammar school will receive diplomas in the annual commencement exercises to be held in the auditorium of the Anaheim Union high school Friday evening, Principal Warren L. Strickland announced this morning. Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, this city, has been secured to give the principal address and an impressive program of solos, group songs and orchestral numbers has been arranged for the affair. All of the successful pupils maintained an exceptionally high standard of work during their grammar school experience, 10 of them earning average grades above 90 per cent, which will entitle them to special mention during the commencement ceremonies. Those who will be accorded this distinction are announced by Principal Strickland as follows: Berthy Nelson, 98; Fred Bath, 96; Evelyn Polhemus, 94; Marjorie Schmid, 94; Ruth Rockwell, 94; Virginia Peck, 92; Richard Fischle, 91; Corinne Grimm, 91; Esther Johnson, 91, and Edwin Karlen, 90. The list of graduates follows: Richard Allingham, Eugene Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Pauline Anderson, Fred Bath, Frank Bath, Dorothy Bedford, Winona Benson, Niels Boege, Vivian Boyd, Chester Brandt, George Brenner, Arletta Brown, Eleanora Brummond, Helen Bruns, Dorothea Burt, Raymond Campbell, Elizabeth Chitty, Dorothy Clashey, Edward Clasen, Edna Conliffe, Welton Craig, Theofield Crowe, Violet Curran, Jessie Darnley, William Herbert Davis, Robert Dean, Carl Dohm, Katherine Dohm, Ernst Drews, Evelyn Durfee, Margaret Dutton, Paul Elsner, Edith Falkenstein. Margaret Fassel, Leola Felton, Richard Wischle, Rena Fitzpatrick, Milfred Fladung, Everett Foster, Odessa Fulter, Albert Gastelum, Carlton Goodrich, Clarence Gowe, Jack Gregg, Corinne Grimm, Charlotte Hapgood, Erhard Helnze, Olga Heitschusen, Clifford Hobson, Alton Horne, Alba Hunt, Esther Johnson, Clarence Jones, Joquain Johns, Esther Kammrath, Estella Kammrath; Edwin Karlen, Ellen Kay, Arnold Keupi, George King, Glen Kirk, Carl Kopfer, Shirley Lamb, Lester de La Montague, Richard Lewis. Christine Lopez, Arnold Lund, Victor Malstrom, Carl Manion, June Martin, Maxine Massey, Leo Mauromatez,Cleda May,Fern McCalloch,Richard Melrose-Earl Mills,Rowland Myers,Berthyle Pibel，Evelyn Porter，Eva Portillo,Lucille Probst,Melvin Randall,Doris RasmussenJohn Reed,theodore Roberts,Ruth Rockwell,Richard Ruether,Carton Russell，Arthur Sander，Flora Satzke，Roland Schindler,Marjorie Schmid,Lorena Schroeder. Cyril Schrivener，Carl Sclersen,Margaret Shea，Jhon Shoemaker，Ora schilling,Grace Spielman,Virginia Stroup,Adele Summers,Doris Swanson,Verna Taber,Harvey TedfordRobert Teeter,Dale Twigglu,Vivian Van SchoyckEdward Waldt,Carver WalkerBenard Waltz,Richard Welch,Narold WilebeKenneth WireEunice WylerLeola Ziegler和Esther Zeppenfeld. Miss Irma Saturday at Miss Ida Baxter Denton and afternoon at later served by members of Carlson.McHoward.Miss Ruby Miss Adela ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 IN BOOKKEEPING ORANGE SHOW ATTENDANCE LARGER THAN EVER BEFORE All Bills Paid; Old Bills Settled, and a Good Surplus Left in the Treasury for Next Year’s Show THE Seventh Annual California Valencia Orange Show, which closed its gates at midnight, Sunday, May 29, after an exhibition of eleven days, was the most successful in all respects of any of the previous shows. The show was more beautiful than any of its predecessors, not only in the decorations, but in the feature displays, and in the quality of fruit exhibited. This is an exceptionally good year for the Valencia orange, which forms the backbone of the show, and the displays never better. It was a difficult task for the judges who were compelled to choose between the many perfect exhibits. County of Orange Getting Bad Rep Federal Agents Charge Officials County of Orange Getting Bad Rep Federal Agents Charge Officials Fraternize With Bootleggers Ed McClellan, chief criminal deputy sheriff of Orange county appeared before the federal grand jury in Los Angeles yesterday for quizzing on rumors that run smugglers have been given "police protection" in landing liquor cargoes along the Orange county shore line. McClellan was in Los Angeles in conference with prohibition officials relative to rumors that a million dollars worth of rare liquors had been landed under protection by rum running gangs, and it was learned from a reliable source that he told the federal agents that he would make a statement only before the federal grand jury. A subpoena for him was issued at once, it was said. Little was known yesterday of rumors broadcast in Los Angeles that a "sweeping investigation" of Orange county authorities would be made which would reveal "most amazing conspiracies to smuggle liquor into Southern California over the Orange county coast line." Federal prohibition agents conducted an investigation, under cover, in Santa Ana and the county, six weeks ago, and at that time there were rumors of conspiracy, liquor law violations and arrests, but as suddenly as this investigation started, it was brought to a close, and as far as was known the agents were called back to Los Angeles. During that period of time, Frank McReynolds, chief prohibition administrator for Southern California, said that he was not at all pleased with the manner in which his men were conducting the investigation in Orange county and that he would recall them immediately. This was done, as far as was known, but McReynolds said that he might at any time send other agents to Orange county. "Records in my office reveal that Sheriff Jernigan and his men have cooperated in every way possible with federal officers I have sent into Orange county and as far as I am concerned, we are not making an investigation of the sheriff's office at Santa Ana," McReynolds said. McReynolds, at that time intimated that he had heard there were "leaks" in Orange county whereby liquor smugglers were getting their loads landed and passed along by truck to Los Angeles, but he said he did not know where the blame could be placed at that time. It was learned that Sheriff Jernigan was in conference with United States District Attorney S. J. McNabb at Los County displays, and in the quality of fruit exhibited. This is an exceptionally good year for the Valencia orange, which forms the backbone of the show, and the displays were never better. It was a difficult task for the judges who were compelled to choose between the many perfect exhibits. George W. Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who so successfully managed the show, announces that more than 80,000 people passed through the gates during the eleven days it was open. The paid attendance was 61,375, which was 3450 above the next highest record, which was 1925. Financially, the directors are now on easy street, as they paid all expenses of staging the show, and were able to pay off debts incurred in future years. They also have a substantial sum left to help stage next year's exhibition. Saturday night—the night before the show came to an end—Manager Reid was the recipient of a surprise shower. In recognition of his efficient management, all the eight or more persons who held concessions in the industrial tent—or at least those who had eatables or drinkables in their stock—brought samples of their wares and laid them at his feet. He found himself surrounded by a bulk of products, most of it intended for human consumption, but some of it not supposed to be eaten. There were hams and bacon and all kinds of drinks permitted under the Volstead law. He counted over twenty bars of soap, which will be useful, although not considered edible. While the original schedule placed the closing day of the show for Saturday evening, May 28, it was decided a few days before the closing to extend it over Sunday, half the gate receipts for that day being donated to the Mississippi flood sufferers. As it was generally understood the show was to close Saturday night, the attendance the last Sunday was not large. However, over $700 was taken in, the flood relief fund being augmented by over $355. Protecting Watershed Of Santa Ana River In a communication received from Governor Young by Francis Cuttle, the governor states he has signed senate bill No. 888. This is the bill introduced by Senator Swing for an appropriation of $50,000 for the completion of survey on the Santa Ana river watershed and for construction work. The governor reduced the bill to $40,000, and says that he hopes that will be sufficient when matched by a similar amount from the three counties. In closing, the governor says: "As you probably know, certain supreme court decisions bid fair to reduce our income very materially, and I have consequently been obliged to cut a little from a good many of our appropriations." the initiation foldies all lodges are eng their candidities will be conducted of various other features will federal officers I have sent into Orange county and as far as I am concerned, we are not making an investigation of the sheriff's office at Santa Ana," McReynolds said. McReynolds, at that time intimated that he had heard there were "leaks" in Orange county whereby liquor smugglers were getting their loads landed and passed along by truck to Los Angeles, but he said he did not know where the blame could be placed at that time. It was learned that Sheriff Jernigan was in conference with United States District Attorney S. J. McNabb at Los Angeles, Tuesday, relative to the rumors of an investigation by the federal grand jury, but no statement has been made regarding the outcome of the meeting. According to the rumors in Los Angeles, six high county officials, "some incumbent and some missing," were under scrutiny as being linked with Tony Conero, alleged king of bootleggers, and his gang of asserted rum-runners in running millions of dollars worth of rare liquors into Los Angeles from the Orange county coast. The early editions of Los Angeles papers stated that rumors in Santa Ana forecast a sensational expose of several county officials and further expressed the belief that indictments would be handed down by the federal grand jury. CARD PARTY Miss Irma Steadman entertained on Saturday afternoon at the home of Miss Ida Bentz, 119 South Claudina, at a farewell party in honor of Miss Louise Denton and Miss Lucille Brus. The afternoon was spent in playing bridge, and later delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Those present were members of the Pons Bridge Club, consisting of Miss Irma Steadman, Miss Louise Denton, Miss Lucille Brus, Miss Geraldine Dolan, Miss Isabelle Dolan, Miss Beryl Kennedy, Miss Ruby Cassou, Miss Frances Backs, and Miss Marie Robertson. Guests other than club members were Miss Renshaw, Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Helinz, and Miss Adela Howard. The first prize was won by Miss Ruby Cassou, and the second by Miss Adela Howard. DINNER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Zeppenfeld entertained at dinner on Sunday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs and Miss Winifred Melrose. Others of the party included only members of the family. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs, Miss Florence Backs, Miss Winifred Melrose, Mrs. Allan Melrose, Dickie Melrose, Dr. and Mrs. Davis and son, William Davis of Brea; Mr. and Mrs. Grewco, Miss Esther Grewco, Miss Debrah McVeigh, and Mr. and Mrs. Zeppenfeld. BEEBE SUFFERS STROKE Physicians hold out little hope for the recovery of G. G. Beebe, agent for the Union Pacific Company, who suffered a serious stroke of paralysis at his home, 719 East Sycamore street last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Beebe has been agent for the Union Pacific here for the past four years, and has a wide circle of friends in this city.