anaheim-gazette 1927-09-29

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVII $30,000,000 VALU ORANGE COUNTY SOIL YIELDS BIG MONEY HORTICULTURAL COMMISSIONER MAKES PUBLIC ANNUAL REPORT Valencia Oranges Head List With Nearly $20,000,000 Income to Growers in 1926; Total for Citrus Crops Reach $22,000,000, and the Amount Received for Entire Fruit Crops Exceeds $25,000,000 THE soil of Orange county, Thousand Dollars Per Acre Bonus Paid for Leases PAYING as high as $1000 per bonus, oil companies are endeavoring to lease all available land in the Five Points well, south of the Huntington Beach cemetery. The Shell Oil Company has secured 80 acres east of the cemetery, leasing the 40-acre Pete Isenor ranch and the 40-acre Courreges tract. According to reports, James McMillan leased 10 acres and received $10,000 bonus. S. R. Bowen, Huntington Beach oil well supply dealer, who moved his home from the west end oil field to his 10-acre tract east of the well several months ago, has sold the property for $2000 per acre to Burton & Company, of Los Angeles, and T. A. Wells, of Huntington Beach. Bowen retains his stucco home. At the time Bowen moved onto the tract there was no thought of oil in the section. William Applefie'4, who owns nine acres north of the Huntington Beach VALENCIA ORANGES HEAD LIST With Nearly $20,000,000 Income to Growers in 1926; Total for Citrus Crops Reach $22,000,000, and the Amount Received for Entire Fruit Crops Exceeds $25,000,000 THE soil of Orange county, "Nature's Prolific Wonderland," yielded approximately thirty million dollars in the calendar year 1926, according to the annual report of Horticultural Commissioner A. A. Brock. This includes only the orchard, field and truck crops. Petroleum, mining, cattle and products from other industries are not listed in the total. Actual revenues probably exceeded $30,000,000, it was believed, as Brock stated that his estimates on some crop returns were low, although the principal crops were accurately gauged. Although the balance between soil and oil in this county, which holds the world's championship for per capita wealth, still favored petroleum, which brought better than $50,000,000. It was nevertheless, a good crop year, generally speaking. Citrus products, as usual, represented the bulk of the yield, amounting to $22,093,680.10. The famed Valencia orange, alone, accounted for $19,944.-536.76 and vindicated the county's claim that this is its home. This record proved that the county has a monopoly on Valencia quantity as well as upon Valencia quality, which was demonstrated when Orange county Valencias captured first prize at the state fair this month. Beans again held second place, with revenues totaling $2,722,673.26. Below-normal walnut crops left no dispute over third rank, walnut production amounting to $993,357.57. Brock's report covers three classes: orchard crops, field crops and truck crops. The first amounted to $25,387.-670.49, the second to $3,734,140.66, and the third to $1,281,503.05. The avocado crop, still in its infant stage, brought growers $29,028.14. It was estimated. There are 58½ acres of bearing avocados, but 389½ acres more are planted and on the way to bearing Brock's figures show that avocado production averaged approximately $2000 per acre. The crop totaled 81,268 boxes or 1401 boxes per acre. Contracted with this rise of a new favorite was the continued decline of an old one, the apricot. Once a mighty factor in Orange county farming, the apricot last year dwindled away to 81 acres, producing 120,000 pounds that brought $12,000. Yet one grower still has faith. Brock's report shows there are three acres of young apricot trees not yet in bearing. The most unprofitable crop of the county was the olive, which is listed as Millan leased 10 acres and received $10,000 bonus. S. R. Bowen, Huntington Beach oil well supply dealer, who moved his home from the west end oil field to his 10-acre tract east of the well several months ago, has sold the property for $2000 per acre to Burton & Company, of Los Angeles, and T. A. Wells, of Huntington Beach. Bowen retains his stucco home. At the time Bowen moved onto the tract there was no thought of oil in the section. William Applelef'4, who owns nine acres north of the Huntington Beach cemetery, reports that he has been approached by a number of oil companies, but that he prefers to sell five acres and lease the remaining four. Leasing activity was resumed in the district following the recent announcement that E. J. Miley, well-known oil operator, has arranged to complete the Five Points well, which was started by the California National Oil Company. Brea Bank Cashier Sought by Officers Charged With Embezzling $1000 of First National Bank While Donald W. Fraser, Brea bank clerk, battling for his life in a Glendale hospital, following an assorted attempt to commit suicide at Altadena recently, United States deputy marshals are seeking to arrest M. J. Wolke, vice-president and cashier of the First National Bank of Brea, on a charge that he tried to wreck the bank by misapplication of funds. Fraser slashed his wrists while at the home of his parents. His accounts were said to be in good order at the Brea bank. In a complaint signed by R. Foster Lamm, national bank examiner, Wolfe is specifically charged with misapplying $1000 of the bank's funds on August 12. His arrest is expected and the government has announced that $10,000 bail will be asked. According to word received from Los Angeles Assistant United States Attorney Jack Layling is said to have procured a signed confession from Wolfe. No complaint has been issued against Fraser. The First National Bank of Brea is owned by W. D. Howard, well-known Los Angeles banker, who also owns a bank at Santa Fe Springs. Wolfe came to Orange county from Los Angeles, and has been an officer in the bank for several years. It was said. Howard recently was sued in the Orange county superior court by E. L. Olmstead, former president of the Brea bank, who was ousted from control of the bank when Howard secured possession of his $42,000 block of stock. Olmstead brought two actions, which President Renner Committee at Meeting Association; Surpass All Prev Oscar Renner President; Roy Weil President; Mr. R. THE success of Hallowe'en parade derives auspices of Merchants' Association pronounced that they toward staging another have already been taken of the association Members present unaware to the proposal. Hall Sunday this year, but be held on Friday. On days before the date calendar. At the next meeting President Renner committee that will organize work will get busy constructing vehicles and preparing them from last two festive ability the coming shine the two that have Anaheim's harvest hope become one of the clients. It is only a fun-making costumes and decorations given to the persons alive vivid imagination in this contest is open to think of something rather than the other fellow's in and win. It was decided at the regular sessions of the be held on the second day evenings of each fore meetings have been called to the president of attendance was dis effort will be made to stay-at-homes to attend O. T. Thompson; Harry H. Betzsold were named mittee to interview members and endeavor them it is their duty to one of the objects Monday was the elec- tory to serve during the co- change was made how Renner being re-elected Roy Wetheder vice-pre-W. Reid is secretary of chants' association and Commerce. Request was received helm post of the An asking the association series of Saturday even- certs to be given by Legion band. A commi- cation of Dave Morris; Kurt E Baranowski was named band leader to learn how to finance the plan. Contracted with this rise of a new favorite was the continued decline of an old one, the apricot. Once a mighty factor in Orange county farming, the apricot last year dwindled to 81 acres, producing 120,000 pounds that brought $12,000. Yet one grower still has faith. Brock's report shows there are three acres of young apricot trees not yet in bearing. The most unprofitable crop of the county was the olive, which is listed as having "no income," although there are 55 acres of olive orchards. The smallest actual revenue was returned by the pecan, another new settler here. Four acres of pecan trees bore 600 pounds of nuts and earned $360. There are 30 acres of pecans not yet bearing. The complete crop report is as follows: Orchard Crops Income Valencias $19,944,536.76 Navels 533,970.08 Miscellaneous 60,200.26 Lemons 3,415,934.92 Grapefruit 39,038.08 Total citrus 22,933,680.10 Budded walnuts 497,884.53 Seedling walnuts 514,053.04 Total walnuts 993,927.57 Apples 1,925.00 Apricots 12,000.00 Avocados 29,028.14 Berries 32,452.50 Grapes 35,040.00 Loquats 3,319.00 Olives Pears 11,600.00 Pecan trees 360.00 Persimmons 7,521.40 Nursery stock, trees and plants 266,806.78 Total orchard crops 25,387,670.49 Field Crops Beans— Baby limas 20,518.25 Blackeyes 226,143.10 Kidney 750.00 Limas 2,476,011.91 Pinks 250.00 Total beans 2,723,673.26 Sugar beets 227,169.75 Barley 101,525.00 Corn 800.00 Milo 546.00 Wheat 10,560.00 Alfalfa 56,514.75 Barley hay 340,310.80 Beanstraw 138,587.10 Oat hay 134,460.00 Total field crops 3,734,146.66 Truck Crops Peppers— California 94,740.00 Mexican 150,000.00 Plmiento 320,000.00 Total peppers 564,740.00 Asparagus 1,335.00 Beans— Green limas 480.00 String 29,026.00 Cabbage 21,424.00 Cantaloupes 610.00 Celery 51,454.00 Corn (sweet) 14,500.00 Cauliflower 1,600.00 Egg plant 450.00 Lettuce 13,562.50 Onions 600.00 Peas 5,994.42 Sweet potatoes 84,293.00 Potatoes 3,582.50 Tomatoes 487,071.63 Watermelons 800.00 Total truck crops 1,281,503.05 Grand total income $29,968,060.20 No complaint has been issued against Fraser. The First National Bank of Brea is owned by W.-D. Howard, well-known Los Angeles banker, who also owns a bank at Santa Fe Springs. Wolfe came to Orange county from Los Angeles, and has been an officer in the bank for several years; it was said. Howard recently was sued in the Orange county superior court by E.L.Olmstead, former president of the Brea bank, who was ousted from control of the bank when Howard secured possession of his $42,ooo block of stock.Olmstead brought two actions, which accused Howard of breaking both his financial and domestic fortunes. One was an injunction petition to prevent transfer of his stock to Howard; fraud being alleged.The other was a $5ooo,ooo damage suit for alleged alienation of Mrs.Olmstead's affections by Howard.Olmstead lost both suits. School Trustees and Will Give Them That no action in college matters be taken county school district meeting of high school principals of the county within the next three years has been requested by county school superintendent Mitchell has called which it is expected that junior college policy will be formulated of whether there is to one institution or where junior college will be discussed; he said. In the meanwhile.Mitquested that all discuss on the matter be held information given out a more definite intimacy the county school house settlement of junior college arising out of the differ in the various schools ing the matter of a junior college. Mitchell had intimated of the school year that call such a meeting establishing a definite junior college system AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 29, 1927 VALUE OF COUNTY'S CROSS MERCHANTS WILL AGAIN OBSERVE HALLOWE’EN ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 28 President Renner to Announce Committees at Next Meeting of Association; Expected to Surpass All Previous Efforts; Oscar Renner Re-elected President, Roy Wethered Vice-President, Mr. Reid Secretary THE success of the last two Hallowe’en parades, given un- Motor Traffic Officers Pay Bet; Arrested Two Orange county traffic officers and two friends in the act of paying and receiving wagers made on the Dempsey-Tunney fight, in Chicago last week, face jail terms on charges of violating the traffic laws following their arrests in Anaheim. The officers, Ernie Sawyer, of the state traffic force, and Oscar Kelly, Anaheim city traffic officer, thought Dempsey would win. In fact they were so sure of it that they agreed to push H. E. Barnes, Jr., and Roy LaFont down the main streets of the city in a wheelbarrow, should Tunney win. It is a well known fact by this time Tunney did win, and the officers, true to their word, procured wheelbarrows and were proceeding down Center street, paying their wager, when police interfered and arrested not only the losers of the bet, but the winners as well. Each was given a ticket charging blocking traffic with a wheelbarrow, and ordered to RADIO PREVIEW WAS IMMENSE SUCCESS FOUR NIGHTS OF SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT AT ELKS CLUBHOUSE Big Ballroom Comfortably Filled With Interested Visitors Each Night; Many Stars in Radio World Participate; Orange County Dealers Will Make It an Annual Event; Already Planning for the Next One THE Orange county radio preview held at the Elks’ clubhouse, in this city, Wednesday. Newport To H THE entrance already be aspect of a on the improv the old west vanced and d new east jetty has started. With the Company dump of 30 cars a and piling for laid to the end of that preciably cha weeks. Each proportions m elements and months, by witors hope to will give the harbor a be make it better before. The new we BE HELD ON FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 28 President Renner to Announce Committees at Next Meeting of Association; Expected to Surpass All Previous Efforts; Oscar Renner Re-elected President, Roy Wethered Vice-President, Mr. Reid Secretary THE success of the last two Hallowe'en parades, given under the auspices of the Anaheim Merchants' Association, was so pronounced that the first steps toward staging another one this fall have already been taken. At a meeting of the association Monday night, the members present unanimously agreed to the proposal. Hallowe'en falls on Sunday this year, but the carnival will be held on Friday, October 28, three days before the date given by the calendar. At the next meeting of the association, President Renner will announce the committees that will have charge of the organization work, and everybody will get busy constructing floats, decorating vehicles and preparing beautiful costumes. Having learned experience from the last two festivals, in all probability the coming show will far outshine the two that have gone before. Anaheim's harvest home festival has become one of the city's institutions. It is only a fun-making affair, and the costumes and decorated vehicles are given to the persons showing the most vivid imagination in the decorative art. The contest is open to all. If you can think of something more outlandish than the other fellow's invention, sail in and win. It was decided at this meeting that regular sessions of the association shall be held on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each week. Heretofore meetings have been held only on the call of the president. The question of attendance was discussed, and an effort will be made to persuade the stay-at-homes to attend the sessions. O.T. Thompson, Harry Horn and Mrs. H. Betzsold were named on a committee to interview the indifferent members and endeavor to convince them it is their duty to attend. One of the objects of the meeting Monday was the election of officers to serve during the coming year. No change was made, however, Oscar H. Renner being re-elected president and Roy Wethered vice-president. George W. Reid is secretary of both the merchants' association and the Chamber of Commerce. Request was received from the Anaheim post of the American Legion, asking the association to sponsor a series of Saturday evening band concerts, to be given by the American Legion band. A committee, consisting of Dave Morris, Kurt Epstein and W. P. Baranowski was named to interview the band leader to learn how it is proposed to finance the plan. Notable Addition To Automobile Row George H. Stevens New Proprietor of Chrysler Agency A new addition to Anaheim's automobile row is George H. Stevens, local Chrysler dealer. Mr. Stevens comes to Anaheim with a record of 15 years in the automobile business at Beacon, N.Y., California beckoned to him some time ago, and before settling, here he looked over many localities, living for a time at both Long Beach and Santa Ana. After several trips through Anaheim, this city made such an impression on him that he decided to locate here. Mr. Stevens states that he will shortly move his home here. His family consists of Mrs. Stevens and two sons, both of whom are attending college. He is much impressed with this particular section of Southern California, and says that Anaheim is the most prosperous-looking city of its size he has seen. The back country in particular cannot fall in attracting the most skeptical observer. He feels that Anaheim and vicinity is due for a period of uninterrupted prosperity, coupled with a wholesome, steady growth. The new business address is at 226 South Los Angeles street, and Mr. Stevens will be glad to have the public come in and get acquainted. He will find a cordial welcome awaiting him here. The Chrysler car is one of the best on the market, and its many sales attest the fact that a discriminating public is becoming aware of its superior quality and workmanship. Dean Bode to Leave For South Pasadena Severs His Connection with St. Big Ballroom Comfortably Filled With Interested Visitors Each Night; Many Stars in Radio World Participate; Orange County Dealers Will Make It an Annual Event; Already Planning for the Next One THE Orange county radio preview held at the Elks' clubhouse, in this city, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of last week, was such an unequalified success that already steps are being taken to make it an annual event. The ballroom of the club was filled each night with interested spectators, who learned much about radio. The preview was staged by the radio dealers of the county, and its object was to give an exhibition of what radio has accomplished and to enlighten the people as to the possibilities of this wonderful new invention. There were no radios or radio accessories for sale, but many were on exhibition. Walter Riddick of Santa Ana was radio director, and Thursday night the most interesting thing on his program was the Tunnery-Dempsey fight in Chicago, and after the excitement was over, the big audience passed into the exposition room, where the various radios were being shown. Louise Howatt, the "happiness girl of radio," and Jennie Durkee, ukelee wizard, were the particular stars on the program Thursday night. There were numerous other attractions. Friday night the Collins twins, two little girls of whom much is expected in the radio broadcast field, and who already are among the most popular of all the Southern California juvenile stars, appeared together with Betty Jane Ward, Billie Dick Riehl, Betty Myers, Zelda Kennon, Ellis Rhodes, Kate E. McCullah, and others connected with the Orange County School of Fine Arts. The feature ensemble of the evening was the Royal Hawaiian Blue Bird trio, consisting of Don G. Dearth; manager; Russell Thompson, and Aerial Thompson. This trio has played over KFON for the last 18 months, were very popular. The motion pictures, tracing the development of radio, which were shown in the lodge room of the club, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, proved very popular. On Saturday night Bill Hatch and his orchestra provided music on the program between 8 and 10 p.m., along with other artists, and later provided music for dancing. Every member of the musical group is said to be a soloist filled with pep. The dealers associated with the preview are well pleased with the success of the first year's venture, and are already planning for next year. W.B. Ashford of Santa Ana, preview director, declared. He pointed out that the idea of an Orange county radio entertainment at ELKS CLUBHOUSE M.P. Thompson Ford Experiences Than Concerns Anabeim now and soon it will say M.P. Thompson completed the Ford agency from Thompson.com carefully looking for formula and decoded looks to best. He has launched organization department in Service he in none in S view, many c He was formed Wyo., where Ford products experience he equipped to sell products of his long and agile Ford motor for the star may expert not satisfaction. Of courses: they are new for which is also Mr. McGraw since 1923, and friends. He has complete rest. Mr. Thompson genuine welcome circles of the ready made man doubtedly be a city. Renner being re-elected president and Roy Wethered vice-president. George W. Reid is secretary of both the merchants' association and the Chamber of Commerce. Request was received from the Anaheim post of the American Legion, asking the association to sponsor a series of Saturday evening band concerts, to be given by the American Legion band. A committee, consisting of Dave Morris, Kurt Epstein and W. P. Baranowski was named to interview the band leader to learn how it is proposed to finance the plan. Meeting to Discuss Junior Colleges School Trustees and Principals Will Give Their Views That no action in regard to junior college matters be taken by any Orange county school district until after a meeting of high school trustees and principals of the county, to be called within the next three or four weeks, has been requested by R. P. Mitchell, county school superintendent. Mitchell has called the meeting, at which it is expected that some definite junior college policy for all of Orange county will be formulated. Questions of whether there is to be more than one institution or whether a county junior college will be formed, will be discussed, he said. In the meanwhile, Mitchell has requested that all discussion and action on the matter be held in abeyance. The information given out by Mitchell is a more definite intimation of plans of the county school head toward the settlement of junior college questions arising out of the difference of opinions in the various school districts regarding the matter of a central county junior college. Mitchell had intimated at the opening of the school year that he planned to call such a meeting in the hope of establishing a definite policy for the junior college system in the county. He will find a cordial welcome awaiting him here. The Chrysler car is one of the best on the market, and its many sales attest the fact that a discriminating public is becoming aware of its superior quality and workmanship. Dean Bode to Leave For South Pasadena Severs His Connection with St. Michael's After 5 Years After five years of service as rector of St. Michael's Epsicopal church, Rev. A. G. H. Bode has tendered his resignation, in order to accept a call to St. John's church at South Pasadena. He will take charge of his new church about the first of October. Dean Bode and his family have made themselves extremely popular during their five years' residence here, and their departure will be much regretted by the people of the city, as well as the members of his own church. Departure of Rev. Bode from Anaheim will also be deeply felt in the many lines of community endeavor in which he took a prominent part. In addition to his work as rector of St. Michael's, Rev. Bode was always active in charitable work of various sorts. He, at present, is chairman of the Anaheim Associated Charities, through which the major portion of local social service is carried on. Dean Bode came here from Long Beach, where he had served as rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church. Previous to going to Long Beach he had been director of music at the Laramie, Wyoming cathedral. About a year ago he received an offer from the cathedral to return and resume his work there. It was a much better position from a financial standpoint than his position as rector of St. Michaels, but after due consideration he declined to leave his church. The good wishes of all Anaheim will follow him and his excellent family to their new home. On Saturday night Bill Hatch and his orchestra provided music on the program between 8 and 10 p.m., along with other artists, and later provided music for dancing. Every member of the musical group is said to be a solist filled with pep. The dealers associated with the preview are well pleased with the success of the first year's venture, and are already planning for next year. W. B. Ashford of Santa Ana, preview director, declared. He pointed out that the idea of an Orange county radio preview was brand new and that the public had to be educated to what the preview really represented. The dealers have been complimented upon the high class manner in which the preview has been conducted, he added. There was no request to buy, no hawking of concession wares, such as hot dogs, pop, and potato chips, with courtesy and good will the watchword of all concerned. Anaheim's Varsity To Play Long Beach First Football Game of Season At Beach City Tomorrow The Anaheim high school varsity football team will play its first game of the season with the Wilson Bears, varsity team of Long Beach, tomorrow afternoon. This is only a practice game, preliminary to the opening of the league series. The game will be played on the Stephens field, at Long Beach. The Anaheim team is regarded as mighty tough this season. Coach George Richter's crew includes many of the players who lost by only 6 to 0 to Fullerton in the playoff for the Orange county league title last year. The Wilson Bears are still more or less of an unknown quantity, and a line on their strength will probably be obtained in tomorrow's scrap. Coach Smith's ends are doubtful positions on his squad. Smith is not using a shift in his attack this year. Of course; the for is the new year of which is an end. Mr. McGraw since 1923, and friends. He sai complete rest. Mr. Thompson genuine, welcome circles of the city ready made man doubly be a city. Placentia Call Mrs. Margaret Away Death claimed northern Orange early Friday夜 strain, 76, a section for 45 years Realizing that Strain had surd Mrs. A. Pleerott George Key almost as though she delayed them her last was gathered Bradford avenue Born in Ireland Strain came to 1880, and to this Several years I found a location than the northwest but, the faction at Placentia in their present house. The husband, and five children man Frank W Pierotti, Placeen Fullerton; Miss geles, and Thornton A sister at M brothers; one at San Jose; al ETTE ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 51 S GROPS IN 1926 Newport Soon To Have First Class Harbor THE entrance to Newport harbor is already beginning to assume the aspect of a modern port, as work on the improvement and repair of the old west rock jetty is well advanced and driving of piles on the new east jetty of steel and concrete has started. With the Hauser Construction Company dumping rock at the rate of 30 cars a day on the west jetty and piling for the temporary railway laid to the end of same, the appearance of that harbor wall has appreciably changed in the last two weeks. Each day makes it assume proportions more formidable to the elements and in another couple of months, by which time the contractors hope to have it completed, it will give the entrance to Newport harbor a better appearance—and make it better in reality—than ever before. FLOOD CONTROL TO BE TOPIC AT DINNER C. OF C. WILL DISCUSS PLAN AT ANNUAL FORUM MONDAY EVE Paul Bailey, County Flood Control Engineer, to Be Principal Speaker, and Will Outline His Plans for Countywide System; Serious Local Situations Also Will be Brought Up for Discussion; Meeting at Elks Club ARRANGEMENTS were made at a meeting of directors Local Ford Agency Has New Proprietor M. P. Thompson Brings 10 Years Ford Experience Here; Guarantees Public Nothing Less Than Complete Satisfaction Anaheim now has a new Ford dealer—and soon it will have a new Ford. So says M. P. Thompson, who has just completed the purchase of the local Ford agency from Std McGraw. Mr. Thompson comes to Anaheim after carefully looking over Southern California and deciding that this locally looks the best and most prosperous. He has launched a program of reorganization that will extend into every department of his new place of business. In service he intends to have it second to none in the Southland and, with this in view, many changes are being made. He was formerly located in Cheyenne, Wyo., where he handled the various Ford products for 10 years. From this experience he comes to Anaheim well equipped to sell and service the varied products of the vast Ford factories. His long and agreeable association with the Ford Motor Company is the foundation for the statement that the public may expert nothing less than complete satisfaction. Of courses the biggest thing to prepare for is the new Ford car, announcement of which is anticipated soon. Mr. McGraw has been in Anaheim since 1923, and in retiring leaves many friends. He says his only plan is a complete rest. Mr. Thompson will be accorded a genuine welcome into the business circles of the community. He has already made many friends and will undoubtedly be a valued addition to the city. AT ANNUAL FORUM MONDAY EVE Paul Bailey, County Flood Control Engineer, to Be Principal Speaker, and Will Outline His Plans for Countywide System; Serious Local Situations Also Will be Brought Up for Discussion; Meeting at Elks Club ARRANGEMENTS were made at a meeting of directors Monday for the annual forum dinner of the Chamber of Commerce, which will be held at the Elks' clubhouse on Monday evening. October 3. The meeting is open to everybody, but as there will be only 300 sets at the table, if you wish to attend, you must make your reservation early, through George W. Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The chief topic to be discussed will be river control at Anaheim and flood control in the county. Paul Bailey, flood control engineer for the county, will be the chief speaker. Mr. Bailey will discuss the county project and outline his preliminary plans. He expects to devote considerable time—probably a year—to making a survey of the situation in the county before making a definite recommendation or laying his plans before the supervisors. His talk at the dinner will give his audience a better understanding of the water situation in the county. The Santa Ana river menace to this section will also be discussed, and an effort will be made to device plans for repairing the 1800-foot gap in the dyke above this city. Reports from the solicitors who have been conducting a drive for two or three weeks in an effort to raise $12,000, are discouraging. Mr. Reid stated Tuesday that only $4500 had been reported to him. There is probably a little still out, but it will add little to the total. Only 300 tickets will be sold for the dinner, and those expecting to attend should make their reservations at once, so as not to be disappointed, Mr. Reid said. These tickets are on sale at the Chamebré of Commerce office in the city hall, and all drug stores. In addition to Mr. Bailey's address, there will be several short talks by local residents. Also the program will present a series of musical numbers. Pioneers Celebrate Golden Wedding Day Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ey Observe Fiftieth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ey, early residents of Anaheim, but now living at Santa Ana, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage Sunday. They were married in San Francisco on September 27, 1877. They had long planned a fitting celebration for their golden Placentia Pioneer Called by Death Mrs. Margaret Strain Passes Away at Age of 76 Death claimed another pioneer of northern Orange county in the passing early Friday evening of Mrs. Margaret Strain, 76, a resident of the Placentia section for 45 years. Realizing that death was near, Mrs. Strain had summoned her daughters, Mrs. A. Plerotti of Placentia and Mrs. George Key of Fullerton. It seemed almost as though by sheer force of will she delayed the end until she could give them her last greeting. The family was gathered at her home on North Bradford avenue when she passed away. Born in Ireland, April 23, 1852, Mrs. Strain came to America December 3, 1880, and to this district almost at once. Several years were spent in trying to find a location which would appeal more than the northern Orange county section, but the family settled finally north at Placentia in 1883, and have occupied their present home since 1896. The husband, Thomas Strain, survives, and five children. They are Mrs. Herman Frank, Woodland, Calif.; Mrs. A. Plerotti; Placentia; Mrs. George Key, Fullerton; Miss May Strain, Los Angeles, and Thomas Strain, Jr. of Presno. A sister at Monterey Park, and two brothers one at Stockton and the other at San Jose, also survive. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ey, early residents of Anaheim, but now living at Santa Ana, celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage Sunday. They were married in San Francisco on September 27, 1877. They had long planned a fitting celebration for their golden wedding day, at which all their numerous friends should be entertained, but Mr. Ey's health made it necessary to abandon this place, and instead they gave a dinner on Sunday to a few relatives and intimate friends. Those who shared the dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ey included their son, Major and Mrs. Frank Ey and small daughters, Ramona and Patricia, Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. George F. Sand, San Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Davidson of Oakland (Mrs. Davidson was formerly Mrs. George Ey, wife of their youngest son, the late George Ey), Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pease and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Andrews, Orange; Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Rimpau, Mrs. Elizabeth Berlin, Jacob Berlin, Alambra; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diers, Mr. and Mrs. M. Nisson and Mrs. Eleanor Elliott of Santa Ana. Mr. Ey came to Anaheim from San Francisco in 1873. Four years later he returned to the northern city to claim his bride, who was Miss Caroline Taub, and they were married on September 27, 1877, leaving the same day for Anaheim. He resided here for more than a quarter of a century, then moved to Santa Ana. Mr. Ey was the first coroner and public administrator of the newly-formed Orange county, and played a prominent part in the development of the county. He served several terms as member of the city council of Santa Ana, and also served as mayor of the city. They have only one child living, Major Frank F. Ey of Los Angeles. He is deputy district attorney of Los Angeles county.