anaheim-gazette 1927-07-14

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was..... 2,268 Total for 1920 was..... 5,525 Today estimated at.....12,000 VOLUME LVII BIG INCREASE IN VOLUNTARY VALUATION NEARLY TWO HUNDRED MILLION Only One County in State Surpasses Orange In the Value of Its Personal Property; Remarkable Showing Claimed COUNTY ASSESSOR SLEEPER'S figures of Orange county's assessment for the past year show a remarkable increase of $15,750,000 for the year ending in March, and Mr. Sleeper is of opinion that a substantial decrease in the tax levy will result. The total valuation of the county now, including operative and non-operative property, is more than $105,000,000. There has been a steady and uninterrupted increase for many years, but the past year shows the heaviest gain of any year in the history of the county. One of the remarkable showings of Mr. Sleeper's figures is that the personal property valuation is surpassed by only one county in the state. Asleep on Highway, Run Over by Car Two Men Who Bedded Down on COUNTY ASSESSOR SLEEPER'S figures of Orange county's assessment for the past year show a remarkable increase of $15,750,000 for the year ending in March, and Mr. Sleeper is of opinion that a substantial decrease in the tax levy will result. The total valuation of the county now, including operative and non-operative property, is more than $105,000,000. There has been a steady and uninterrupted increase for many years, but the past year shows the heaviest gain of any year in the history of the county. One of the remarkable showings of Mr. Sleeper's figures is that the personal property valuation is surpassed by only one county in the state—Los Angeles. The new valuation total on non-operative property was estimated at $167,000,000, as compared to $152,611,-450 for last year. The bulk of the increase was found, said Sleeper, in the Huntington Beach and Brea-Olinda oil fields, more than 25 per cent of the county's total assessment falling upon the oil industry. Viewing the increase, Assessor Sleeper promptly declared himself in favor of a reduction in the tax rate. Based upon the existing rate of $1.35 per $199 valuation, the assessment this year would mean an increase of $189,000 in the tax revenues he said. The county, he said, could raise the same amount that was raised last year and at the same time cut the rate materially. "I am heartily in favor of a rate cut and see no reason why it could not be done," said the assessor, indicating that he intended to urge the board of supervisors to make a reduction. "The taxpayers, however, should cooperate in this matter. They can help themselves by working for such a reduction. If they will make their wishes the trustees of the various school and known to the board of supervisors and other special districts, they can do much to secure a lower rate," said "It is necessary that something be Sleeper done along that line. There are, right now, over 20,000 acres of tillable land in this county lying idle. It is idle because in the past it has not produced enough revenue to pay for the cost of farming it. Taxes have played a material part in that situation. It seems to me that we should not lose this opportunity that is presented to us to reduce taxes." The total assessed valuation on all classes of property in the county, including operative and exempted, was $195,061,884, as compared to $177,730,314 for last year, a gain of $17,331,570. Operative property, exclusive of railroads and including telephones and telegraph companies, banks and public utilities, amounted to $13,025,615. This class of property pays its taxes to the state. Railroad valuations are not yet available. Sleeper said. Last year they amounted to $8,853,774. Railroads are also taxed exclusively by the state. Exemptions of school and church property in the county reached $4,519,-790. Soldier exemptions totaled $1,662,-705. Personal property assessment rolls also revealed a large increase this year, the figure being $8,975,095. Taxes on Asleep on Highway, Run Over by Car Two Men Who Bedded Down on Olive Road Seriously Hurt Death hovered close to two men who early Wednesday morning chose the Olive road, just south of the Center street intersection, as their sleeping place and who were run over by an automobile driven by William G. La Grande, 28, 108 Bailey street. Whittier, according to reports made at the sheriff's office by deputy sheriffs who happened to be near the scene of the accident at the time. The men, Lester T. Conley, 19, 518 South Flower street, Santa Ana, and Coell Starkey, 18, 1339 East Seventeenth street. Long Beach, taken to the Orange County hospital by the officers where it was found that their injuries consisted only of severe cuts and bruises. Their clothes were almost torn off their bodies. Accordin gto Clyde Flower, one of the officers, he and F. W. Howard were returning to Santa Ana from Placentia. After they passed the Center street intersection, east of Anaheim, they noticed a man leaning from his car and waving. They went on and 300 feet away saw two men lying in the road. They stopped and found the men injured. In the meantime, the man in the car who waved returned and said that he had struck the men, who were lying in the road when he approached. He said he struck them before he could stop. The injured men were so dazed from the impact of the machine that they were unable to give coherent answers to questions. Officers said they could not remember anything that had happened. After being given treatment at the Orange County hospital, they were removed to Conley's home. The men said they had enlisted in the navy and were on their way from Santa Ana to Long Beach. They said they had "bummed" a ride and had started walking after the motorist with whom they were riding had turned off in a direction they did not want to go. They could not explain their presence in the center of the road, except that they were tired and wanted to rest. Officers were of the opinion that the men escaped possible death because of the fact they were lying down instead of standing up when struck by the La Grande machine. La Grande was not held. Legion to Dispense - Orange County Fruit None of residents of Orange nouncement said; mentioning saying they obtained from m... operative property, exclusive of railroads and including telephones and telegraph companies, banks and public utilities, amounted to $13,025,615. This class of property pays its taxes to the state. Railroad valuations are not yet available. Sleeper said. Last year they amounted to $8,853,774. Railroads are also taxed exclusively by the state. Exemptions of school and church property in the county reached $4,519,-790. Soldier exemptions totaled $1,662,-705. Personal property assessment rolls also revealed a large increase this year, the figure being $8,975,095. Taxes on this class of property are collected by the assessor instead of the tax collector and will total $1,100,000. It was stated. This gives Orange county second rank in the state for personal property collections. Only the Los Angeles county assessor collects more than Sleeper, the records show. In announcing valuation satatistics, Sleeper explained that his figures are unverified totals of the assessment rolls, not yet checked by the auditor. According to Assessor Sleeper's figures, there was a remarkable increase in the oil industry of the county during the past year. The total output was 41,840,830 barrels, and the money received for it totaled $52,301,037.50. This is $12,000,000 greater than the sum received the previous year. Sleeper's figures, covering from March, 1926, to March, 1927, show that there were 1383 producing wells in the county this March as compared to 1144 wells one year before. The production for the preceding 12-month period was 32,116,509 barrels. The gain in wells was 239 and in production 9,724,322. Value of production increased from $40,145,835 to $52,301,037.50, based on an average of $1.25 per barrel. Huntington Beach field was the "big noise" among the four oil districts of the county, producing more than half of the total or 22,098,800 barrels. Huntington Beach field had but few more wells than the Brea-Olinda district, but three and one-half times greater than its average production per well was in the Brea-Olinda field. Each average well at Huntington Beach poured 1189 barrels of oil into the production total every day, while the Brea-Olinda wells While the 509 wells at Huntington furnished but 36½ barrels. Reach were producing 22,098,800 barrels, the 458 wells at the Brea-Olinda field were producing 7,621,550 barrels. The Coyote district, including the Fullerton and La Habra territory, had 209 wells producing 6,051,880 barrels. The Richfield-Placentia district, with 207 wells produced 6,068,600 barrels. Legion to Dispense - Orange County Fruit Big, juicy Orange county oranges will be publicly dispensed by attractive and prettily-cosumed members of the American Legion Auxiliary as part of Orange county's participation in the convention parade, when Legionnaires from all over California gather at Santa Barbara the first week in August for the 1927 state convention. It was announced by Legion officials. The new sign posts recently adopted by the 10 posts in Orange county for a uniform highway display will be used as county markers in the convention hall. and each delegation has been instructed to take along one of the signs, which are two-foot replicas of the Legion emblem in full colors. For the purpose of the convention, they will carry a distinguishing "Orange county" placard. A resolution will be introduced at the convention by Commander Frank Mason of Brea, chairman of the county council sign post committee, recommending that the signs adopted by Orange county be made uniform throughout the state. Many inquiries from distant points indicate that the idea is a popular one. It is declared. A picturesque costume, consisting of brilliant orange-colored shirts, American Legion caps, black Windsor ties, white trousers and tan shoes, has been decided on as the convention parade dress, and besides the orange-throwing float other entries on wheels will aid in directing attention to the Orange county delegation. An Orange county known vaudeville studios of Hollywood offering the grandeur. The queen, when the first night of honor for her taken into the netresses for one artists of the silly volunteered their cushion. None of residents of Oranience said; mention of saying that obtained from mail of Southern Califorment was made as judges. The following are expected to have contests: Santa Antonin, Orange, Huntsport Beach, Costa Rica, Garden City Capistrano, Olinda San Clemente, La Park Cypress, Tucumne Vista, Los Alamitosster. Yorba Linda. DR. HAYW Dr. Haywood from Lafayette for appreciation for sympathy reaching brother's death rite He has undergone deal, and the week of his brother has obligations. He goes to Ohio for a week, and then Francisco where he meets him. He will then enjoy at the north. He will occupy the pulpit church early in a celeve a cord his arrival; for he been missed. Jerome to In France A committee offered from the state side an official system NAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, July 14, 1927 Fighting Dick Takes Count in Justice Court BARNEY WROTTENBERG. Los Angeles cattle buyer, better known as "Fighting Dick" Hyland, pugilist of national fame a generation ago, took the count in Justice Kenneth Morrison's court, when he pleaded guilty to several charges filed against him. "Well. I get the works. I guess," he said as he pleaded guilty to being drunk, possession of liquor and breaking glass on the pavement. He was fined $150 for possessing liquor, $50 for being drunk and $50 for breaking glass on the pavement. The case of H. Brownlee, negro chauffeur for Hyland at the time he was arrested on Tustin's principal street, on June 26, who is charged with failure to stop and render aid after an accident, was continued. A charge against Hyland for failure to stop and render aid was dismissed when it was proved Brownlee was the driver of the machine. Hyland pleased bail of $50 for Brownlee. GREEK THEATRE DEDICATION TOMORROW INTERESTING PROGRAM IS ARRANGED FOR OPENING CEREMONIES American Legion Band to Give Half Hour Concert, and Dedicatory Service to Begin at 8 o'Clock; Hon. S. C. Hartranft to Deliver Address; Trustee Miller to Read Proclamation Dedicating Massive Structure State Office Aim of County Legion Posts THAT the Orange county Legion delegation, approximately 300 strong, will make an attempt to win state-wide laurels at the annual California American Legion convention to be held at Santa Barbara August 2 to 5. Inclusive, was the plan revealed by Claude Potter. Orange post commander, who is one of the Orange delegates. According to Potter, the Orange county representatives will take the convention floor with instructions to bring a state office to Orange county. It is probable that an attempt will be made to nominate the state commander from this county providing sufficient strength can be mustered from other districts to bolster the county's vog. Although Potter made it plain that Orange county would try for a state office, he declined to divulge the prospective candidates who are to be put on the floor for nomination. He said it was likely that several other Selecting a Queen For County Fair Towns of County Preparing to Enter Candidates in Contest A score of Orange county towns this week were making early preparations for an active part in the campaign that will end with selection of queen of the 1927 Orange County Fair. The Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce, which has agreed to conduct the contest for the fair management, has placed a committee in the field in behalf of the contest and has already reported that a number of candidates have indicated their desire to enter. A grand prize with an actual cash value of $200, with many other prizes of lesser value, will also go to the Orange county beauty who is favored with first place at the final judging. The Junior Chamber has announced. An Orange county theatre, a nationally known vaudeville chain and the larger studios of Hollywood have joined in offering the grand prize. The queen, who is to be chosen on the first night of the fair and six maids of honor for her royal court will be taken into the homes of Hollywood actresses for one day by six feminine artists of the silver screen, who have volunteered their services for the occasion. None of the judges will be residents of Orange county, the announcement said, and with the exception of saying that the judges will be obtained from motion pictures circles. ARRANGED FOR OPENING CEREMONIES American Legion Band to Give Half Hour Concert, and Dedicatory Service to Begin at 8 o'Clock; Hon. S. C. Hartranft to Deliver Address; Trustee Miller to Read Proclamation Dedicating Massive Structure THE Greek theatre just being completed in Municipal park will be formally dedicated tomorrow night. An appropriate and interesting program has been arranged for the occasion, the American Legion band taking a prominent part in the affair. City Manager Price states that such rapid progress is being made in putting the finishing touches on the structure that it is expected to be entirely completed before the opening of the ceremonies at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. The board of supervisors and all the municipal officers of the incorporated cities of the county have extended an invitation to be present on this occasion, and it is expected that most of them will be present. The Legion band, with Dr. Carl F. Ecklund as director, will open the program with a 30-minute concert, and will then accompany all the other musical numbers on the program. Following is the program of the band's concert: March, "Union Forever" ... Scouton Selection, "The Merry Widow" ... Lehar "Patrol of the Scouts" ... Roccolari "The Sunny South" ... Lampe Reverie, "Celestial Choir" ... King March, "Midnight Flyer" ... Hayes At the time of the band concert the dedication service will be given, and the following program will be carried out: Community singing, Warren Ashleigh, director. (1) "America." (2) "The Old Flag, It Never Touched the Ground" (Johnson). Verse to be sung by Ellis Rhodes, tenor. Address of welcome, Mayor Carl F. Leonard. Chorus, "Bridal Chorus" (Cowen). Response, George Reid, Chamber of Commerce; Wm. Schumacher, Orange county board of supervisors; Mrs. H. H. Benjamin, Ebell Club. Ladies' Chorus, "Allah's Holiday" (Frimil) Dedication proclamation, Trustee L. E. Miller, with Anaheim city council, W. D. Grafton, A. W. Franzen, A. Curtis Case and Mayor Carl F. Leonard; J. W. Price, city manager; W. B. Merritt, city clerk; George F. Holden, city attorney. Chorus, "Gladsome Night," (Sullivan). Address, Hon. S. C. Hartranft. Men's Chorus, (a) "Soldiers' Chorus" (Gounod); (b) "Strumming" (Woods). "Star Spangled Banner." Director of music, Ellis Rhodes. Accompanist, Mrs. C. A. McCullah. Program committee, L. E. Miller, Ellis According to Potter, the Orange county representatives will take the convention floor with instructions to bring a state office to Orange county. It is probable that an attempt will be made to nominate the state commander from this county providing sufficient strength can be mustered from other districts to bolster the county's vog. Although Potter made it plain that Orange county would try for a state office, he declined to divulge the prospective candidates who are to be put on the floor for nomination. He said it was likely that several other districts would throw their support to the local county cause, in which case it was not altogether improbable that the highest office might be brought back. Armed with booklets, pamphlets and other advertising literature from Orange county, the Legion delegation including delegates from every post in the county, will storm Santa Barbara early the opening day, according to present plans. A truckload of oranges will be taken in the convention city and distributed by the Orange county representatives as an advertising stunt for the county. One Man Killed as Train Hits Truck Two Passengers in Pacific Electric Car Seriously Hurt One man was killed and two were injured at the Pacific Electric crossing of Seventeenth street, west of Santa Ana. Olen M. Lilley, 18, of Fullerton, was killed beneath the wreckage of a truck and a Pacific Electric train. The youth, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Claurant C. Lilley, Fullerton, was crushed to death when his father's gravel truck rolled onto the tracks in the path of an electric train bound for Los Angeles with two carloads of passengers at 8:35 a.m. The head car of the train was derailed and partially demolished as it ploughed its way into the ditch. W. B. Artz of Tustin and Los Angeles, the father of C. O. Artz. Tustin merchant, was severely injured. He was a passenger in the head car and was removed from the wreckage to the Santa Ana Valley hospital where it was reported that he would probably recover. Except for Motorman A. H. Norris of Santa Ana, who rode his car into the ditch, no other occupant of the train was injured. Norris suffered an injury to one foot. Lilley's body was removed to the Smith & Tuthill undertaking parlorls in Santa Ana and later was taken to the McAuley establishment at Fullerton. Why the truck driver failed to stop at the crossing was a question that could not be answered today by witnesses of the wreck, which was one of the worst in this district since two boys and a girl of a party of six, were killed An Orange county theatre, a nationally known vaudeville chain and the larger studios of Hollywood have joined in offering the grand prize. The queen, who is to be chosen on the first night of the fair and six maids of honor for her royal court will be taken into the homes of Hollywood actresses for one day by six feminine artists of the silver screen, who have volunteered their services for the occasion. None of the judges will be residents of Orange county, the announcement said, and with the exception of saying that the judges will be obtained from motion pictures circles of Southern California, no announcement was made as to the identity of the judges. The following Orange county cities are expected to hold preliminary queen contests: Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, La Habra, Placentia, Garden Grove, Brea, San Juan Capistrano, Olinda, Olive, Seal Beach, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Buena Park, Cypress, Tustin, Dana Point, Irvine, Los Alamitos, Richfield, Westminster, Yorba Linda, and several others. DR. HAYWOOD WRITES Dr. Haywood forwards a brief letter from Lafayette, Ind., acknowledging appreciation for many expressions of sympathy reaching him because of his brother's death recently in that city. He has undergone a very severe ordeal, and the week following the death of his brother has been filled with many obligations. He goes to Ohio to visit a daughter for a week, and then will start for San Francisco, where Mrs. Haywood will go to meet him. He and Mrs. Haywood will then enjoy an automobile tour of the north. He will return in time to occupy the pulpit in White Temple church early in August. He will receive a very cordial welcome home on his arrival, for the good doctor has been missed. Jerome to Assist In Framing Budget A committee of five county auditors from the state, selected to meet with the state board of control and frame an official system and form of budget Dedication proclamation. Trustee L E. Miller, with Anaheim city council, W.D. Grafton, A.W. Franzen, A.Curtis Case and Mayor Carl F. Leonard; J.W. Price, city manager; W.B. Merritt, city clerk; George F. Holden, city attorney. Chorus,"Gladsome Night," (Sullivan). Address,Hon,S.C.Hartranft. Men's Chorus,(a) "Soldiers' Chorus"(Gounod);(b) "Strumming" (Woods). "Star Spangled Banner." Director of music, Ellis Rhodes. Accompanist,Mrs.C.A.McCullah. Program committee,L.E.Miller,Ellis Rhodes,H.W.Lewis,A.Curtis Case,Mrs.L.H.Scares,and Mrs.C.A.McCullah. Flags for decoration,courtesy American Legion; small flags,courtsey Rotary Club; chairs and table,courtsey Lions Club; ushers,courtsey Kiwans Club; flowers,courtsey C.R.Hannah and Toastmasters' Club; plano and programs,courtsey Danz Piano Company. BREAKFAST PARTY Mrs. Neillie E. Terry was the hostess at a charming breakfast party on Thursday morning last when she entrained a number of her friends at a real-southern breakfast at which, among other delightful dishes, there were fried chicken, cream gravy and blacuits. Breakfast was served at 9 o'clock and covers were laid for eight. Those present were: The hostess,Mrs.Terry; Mr. and Mrs.H.P.Campbell,Mr. and Mrs.T.H.Harrison,Mr. and Mrs.W.C.Gathas,and Mrs.M.Wilson. for county governments under the new budget law,will include Auditor W.C.Jerome.of Orange county. At a conference between the state board of control and the auditors' committee,scheduled for next Friday morning in Sacramento,它是 expected that the official form for operating the budget law will be drawn up. Although the new budget law will not go into effect until January 1,1928,babout half of the counties are planning to conform to its provisions as nearly as possible this year.in preparation for the change.it is said.Orange county is among this number.The budget plan.in slightly different form.has been followed in this county for several years. Two Anaheim Banks In Approved Merger Consolidation of the American Savings Bank with the First National Bank.authorized at a recent joint meeting of the stockholders of both institutions.has been approved by J.W.McIntosh.United States comptroller of currency according to word received by President H.H.Benjamin of the First National. The two banks-have been operating virtually as one institution for the past several years,a majority of the stockholders and directors of the two enterprises being the same. Officers of the First National Bank have been elected to direct the analogized institutions.These are as follows:H.H.Benjamin,president;Samuel Kraemer,vice-president;O.E.Hanson,cashier;H.I.Jacobson and Evan S.Alsp,iassistant cashiers,and Arthur G.Porter.trust officer.Directors are:W.J.Siemann,H.H.Benjamin,SAMUEL KRAEMER;Dr.H.A.Johnson,S.D.Kraemer,S.C.Hartranft.Charles Eygabroad,j.G.Hilleary,P.JWeisel,F.H.Houck and Gilbert P.Kraemer. ZETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 UNTY DURING YEAR YUNGBLUTH ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Veteran Merchant Will Head That Society For Coming Year; George W. Reid Re-Elected Secretary ALTHOUGH absent from the city, and not in attendance at the meeting, F. A. Yungbluth was unanimously elected president of the Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors Thursday. to succeed H. E. W. Barnes, who has served during the past year. Mr. Yungbluth has been an active member of the chamber and its predecessor, the board of trade, for a third of a century, and has served almost continuously as a director. He has been an indefatigable worker for the city's advancement ever since he embarked in business here. Leonard Evans was chosen vice-president, George D. Reid secretary, and the Bank of Italy treasurer. This will be Mr. Reid's fifth term as secrec- ALTHOUGH absent from the city, and not in attendance at the meeting, F. A. Yungbluth was unanimously elected president of the Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors Thursday, to succeed H. E. W. Barnes, who has served during the past year. Mr. Yungbluth has been an active member of the chamber and its predecessor, the board of trade, for a third of a century, and has served almost continuously as a director. He has been an indefatigable worker for the city's advancement ever since he embarked in business here. Leonard Evans was chosen vice-president, George D. Reid secretary, and the Bank of Italy treasurer. This will be Mr. Reid's fifth term as secretary of the chamber and manager of the orange show. Four of the retiring directors were re-elected. They were F. A. Yungbluth, Leonard Evans, H. N. White, and Dr. H. A. Johnston. The two new members chosen at the recent election were L. H. Loudon and S. W. Todd. The holder members are E. E. Smith, W. H., Schurenman, William Stark, H. E. W. Barnes, F. A. Backs, and Sid McGraw. Mr. Yungbluth's selection as president of the organization gives universal satisfaction to the members. He has been a faithful and energetic worker since the birth of the old board of trade, and will be an efficient head during his year's term. Many bouquets were thrown to George W. Reid, the secretary, for his efficient work, and for his successful management of the Valencia Orange Show. He was unanimously re-elected, and will have the management of next year's exhibition. As a token of acknowledgement of the services rendered, and the courtesies extended by newspapers of Southern California in connection with the recent orange show, the directors of that organization voted to send 25 boxes of choice Valencia oranges to the various publications. The application of Joe Quast, Anaheim plumber for membership in the Chamber of Commerce, was unanimously accepted. All plans for the coming year were held in abeyance pending the return to Anaheim of the new president. Supervisors Let Highway Contracts Contracts for road improvement, aggregating $61,915.61, were awarded by the county supervisors for paving of highways in the Placentia and Los Alamitos sections. B. W. Hicks, Long Beach contractor, received the contract for resurfacing Westminster boulevard and widening Ocean avenue and Los Alamitos avenue boulevards. His bid was $42,183.61, the lowest of four bids received. Two bids were received on the contract for paving Palm drive at Placentia, between Placentia avenue and Valencia avenue. That of the Griffith company, $19,732, was lowest and was accepted. Palm drive will be paved with asphaltic concrete. Westminster boulevard, between Los Alamitos boulevard and the city limits of Seal Beach, will be given a new surface of concrete, 20 feet wide and six County Road Money Placed in One Fund Highway Appropriation Must Be Approved by Board The supervisors Tuesday adopted a resolution placing all road money into one fund, to be dispensed by a majority vote of the board. This takes the place of the old law which divided the fund among the districts, giving each supervisor absolute control over the fund allotted to his district. Under the new rule no money can be appropriated to any road without the sanction of a majority of the board. Supervisor Jeffrey introduced the new resolution, changing the plan and lumping the money together, to be spent only by majority vote, this vote supposedly being required in advance of any expenditure instead of being given afterward. Supervisor Smith opposed the majority, not on the ground that it would permit exclusion of his district, but because he said, the requirement of a majority vote on each expenditure would prevent the supervisor from planning a road campaign in his district and would injure efficiency. Smith and Jeffrey exchanged warm verbal comment. "If the individual supervisor has to run to the board to ask if he can spend this and that in his district, it will be impossible to plan the work in advance, and if it can't, be planned in advance, there is no way of getting the work out of your district organization. The individual supervisor will never know where he 'is at.' It is bound to lower efficiency," declared Smith. The resolution states that the previous plan of segregating the auto license fund into separate funds, divided by the supervisors, and partly apportioned to the Auto License Good Roads fund, made it difficult to determine just what money each portion of the county received from such road funds. For that reason, it was resolved that the auto license fund should be considered by both the road department and received the contract for resurfacing Westminster boulevard and widening Ocean avenue and Los Alamitos avenue boulevards. His bid was $42,183.61, the lowest of four bids received. Two bids were received on the contract for paving Palm drive at Placeia, between Placeia avenue and Valencia avenue. That of the Griffith company, $19,732, was lowest and was accepted. Palm drive will be paved with asphaltic concrete. Westminster boulevard, between Los Alamitos boulevard and the city limits of Seal Beach, will be given a new surface of concrete, 20 feet wide and six inches deep. The distance is slightly less than a mile. Ocean avenue, west of Los Alamitos boulevard, will be widened with a four-foot shoulder of concrete, the distance being about one mile. The same will be done with Los Alamitos boulevard from Westminster boulevard north to the county line, a distance of four miles. Odd Fellows Install Many New Officers Hoyt L. Compton was formally installed as noble grand of the Anaheim lodge of Odd Fellows at installation ceremonies held in the local lodge rooms Monday night. District Deputy President Hartman, of Brea, and staff acting as the installing team. Other officers installed at this time were Harold Bircher, vice grand; Elmer Goodrich, recording secretary; Cullen Spencer, financial secretary; and George Tanner, treasurer. Many Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from other lodges of the county attended the affair. Mrs. A. R. Kennedy, Miss Beryl Kennedy, and Miss Anna Ryan have returned from a visit to San Francisco and other northern points. They report a very interesting trip. the auditor as one separate, distinct and undivided fund, and that all payments from such fund shall be made only on a majority vote of the board. It was explained by Supervisor Jeffrey that under such a plan there could be no repetition of expenditures, such as the $65,000 spent upon Santa Ana canyon road, without the approval of the board.