anaheim-gazette 1928-01-26

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was... 2,268 Total for 1920 was... 5,525 Today estimated at... 12,000 VOLUME LVIII ORANGE COUNTY MILLIONS TAKEN FROM ITS SOIL EACH YEAR STANDS THIRD AMONG ALL COUNTIES OF STATE IN ITS PRODUCTION Total Value of Output of Its Mines and Wells in 1927 Was More Than $63,000,000; Surpassed Only by Los Angeles and Kern; Shows Big Increase in Production Over Previous Year; Gold Output Was Small WHILE Orange county people are energetic in exploiting their horticultural and agricultural industries they have over- Officers Believe Abduction Ring Exists in County THAT an abduction ring, the object of which is to lead young girls astray, is working in Orange county, is the belief of officials, and they are making an effort to ferret it out, if such a thing exists. Mary Prescott, aged 21, was arrested some days ago as she alighted from a stage at Los Angeles. She was in charge of a young school girl from Capistrano, whom she had persuaded to accompany her. She was brought to the Orange county jail, and the girl returned to her home in the mission town. Deputy Sheriffs A. L. Steward and Joseph Clever, and Miss Cora Kurrie, jail matron, went up to the city and brought them back. The school girl was returned to her parents at Capistrano, and the woman lodged in jail. She is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. An effort will be made by the sheriff's officials and the probation officer to determine whether such a ring exists. Miss Prescott was scheduled to have her hearing before Total Value of Output of Its Mines and Wells in 1927 Was More Than $63,000,000; Surpassed Only by Los Angeles and Kern; Shows Big Increase in Production Over Previous Year; Gold Output Was Small WHILE Orange county people are energetic in exploiting their horticultural and agricultural industries, they have overlooked the mineral output of the small county. It may not be generally known that this county stands third among the counties of the state in the marketing of commodities classified as minerals. The total value of production in this county during the year 1927 was $63,223,082, while the entire state yielded $450,330,856. Orange county is one of the many in California which on casual inspection appears to be anything but a mineral producing section. It stood for several years, however, as the second county in the state in regard to the total value of mineral output, on account of its highly productive oil fields. It was passed in 1922 by Los Angeles, the credit for which is also due to oil, and in turn Orange passed Kern county in 1923, but dropped back to third in 1924-1926. This county shows an increase in 1926, with a total value of mineral products of $63,223,082, compared to the 1925 output, worth $49,104,480, due to petroleum. Orange passed Shasta county in 1917, which previously for a number of years had exceeded all other counties in California, except Kern. Aside from the substances actually produced and noted in the table below, coal, gypsum, iron, infusorial earth, sandstone, and tourmaline have been found in Orange county. Commercial production for 1926 was as follows: Bricks, 6,272,000, $72,489; clay (pottery), 13,150 tons, $38,989; gold, $60; lead, 5176 pounds, $414; natural gas, 33,276,379 thousand cubic feet, $3,556,-194; petroleum, 37,989,349 barrels, $59,-225,395; silver, 1150 fine ounces, $967; stone, miscellaneous, $317,767; other minerals, including copper, potash, zinc, $10,807. Total value, $63,223,082. Of the 10 counties standing highest in point of total output for the year, the first four, Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, and Ventura, owe their position mainly to petroleum, the report said. Los Angeles, due to its oil, leads all the others being credited with 43 per cent of the entire state's total value for 1926, having passed Kern in 1923, which led for many years. Twenty-four counties have each a total in excess of a million dollars for 1926. In point of variety and diversity, San Bernardino county led all the others in 1926, with a total of 24 different mineral products on its commercial list, followed by San Diego, with 21; River- Complete Plans for Pre-Easter Work Churches Will Join in Ten Local Y. M. C. A. Luncheons Plans for the third annual pre-Easter appearance of the Anaheim Men's Noonday Bible Club have just been completed by the religious work committee of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A., Conrad Jongeward, secretary, announced. Ten meetings of the class are planned for this year, the first to be held February 1, with Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, acting as leader. The sessions are to be held each Wednesday noon during the period of the course, the studies taken up to stress the significance of the Easter season. R. J. Grange was appointed by the religious work committee to act as chairman. Each co-operating pastor is to appoint one man to aid in promoting the class. The speakers' schedule as tentatively arranged is as follows: February 1, Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, of the Methodist church; February 8, Rev. C. C. Root, Christian church; February 15, Rev. Thomas H. Walker, Presbyterian church; February 22, Rev. L. M. Light, Evangelical church; February 29, Baptist church; March 7, Rev. O. R. Schroeder, German Baptist church; March 14, Episcopal church; March 21, Dr. J. W. Mahood, an outside speaker, and March 28, unassigned. Members of the religious work committees are Perry W. Mathis, Dr. H. A. Johnston, and the Rev. Thomas H. Walker. Officers Elected by Historical Society Dr. C. D. Ball Again Chosen President of Organization The Oranges County Pioneer Society, at its annual meeting at the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana, Monday night, initiated stakes for institution of a museum. Stirring Address Angeles Mineral Religious Musical Program 400 Members Gauer Elective Coming Year DR. WILLIAM TOR OF THE OLDIST CHURCH He principal monthly meeting Open Forum Church in the social Methodist church began at 6:30 o'clock 400 men. The move over by Melbourne as chairman in president Warren moved away from Dr. Hodgson's Heritage Recovery the religious faith gaining ground every day. He stay turtury ago many faith in the Bible causes that contrifism. These were humanitarian school Europe which placed above service to materialism; the criticism whose searchlight of Bible and finally eries that cast dicity of the Bible "This investigaitelligent criticism and the consequent God," was a nature but they failed to comfort that all which is to be for our fathers," then "We have turn back to our naturally as we we "The suffering unbelief was the pelling reason for religious footsteps ginning to listen their hearts instead They have finally leamed through and of renouncing them "The faith of thou stood the search and criticism and stronger foothold fore in the heart At this meeting officers was principal of the schools was elec Corey principal vice-president; N treasurer; Percy and Miss Kathleen panist. Mr. Olds sang ballads assisted by plano Others w musical entertainment Probst,A.D.R Officers Elected by Historical Society Dr. C. D. Ball Again Chosen President of Organization The Orange County Pioneer Society, at its annual meeting at the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana, Monday night, initiated steps for institution of a museum of Orange county relies by appointing a committee to co-operate with the Parent-Teacher Association landmarks committee in gathering all collections Orange county residents may have to contribute to the display, which will be maintained in a room in the hall of records, adjoining the public library. The exhibit has been started by the contribution by Miss Lutie Lyman of a collection accumulated by her mother, who was a pioneer resident of the Westminster district. The committee named is composed of Dr. C. D. Ball, Santa Ana; Mrs. Florence Summers, Newport Beach; Mrs. Florence Pyle, Westminster; William McPherson, Orange; George Amerige, Fullerton; Mrs. Victor Montgomery, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Juanita Yorba, Placentia. According to S. M. Davis, secretary of the society, 25 Orange county persons have collections they have promised to contribute to the museum. Election of officers resulted in the return of Dr. Ball to the presidency, and S. M. Davis to the position of secretary. W. T. Brown of Fullerton was named as vice-president. With these officers the board of directors consists of Mrs. J. C. Travis, Yorba; William McPherson, Orange; T. E. Stephenson, Santa Ana, and Mrs. J. E. Pleasants, Silverado. Papers were read by Miss Alice Grimshaw, on the history of the Anaheim cemetery, and McPherson on the history of the Lomas de Santiago rancho. Resolutions of condolence were passed on the death of J. G. Mosbaugh, pioneer banker, who passed away recently. Inspecting Site for State Firing Range An inspection of properties located near the Orange County park by national guard officers may result in the installation of a military small arms range in Orange county for the California National Guard. The officers—who include General R. E., Mittelstaet, adjutant general of the state; Brigadier General Walter P. Story, commander of the 79th Brigade; Colonel Harcourt Hervey, commander of the 160th Infantry; Major David Cowles, Infantry D. O. L.; Major Robert S. Dicey, 160 Infantry, arrived in the county Monday for the inspection. Should the properties be selected as an ideal site, it was pointed out that Orange county would see in the near future many competitive shoots between various units of the California National Guard. The range will be so constructed as to accommodate facilities for firing all small arms used by the army, including the 30-30 rifle, 45 calibre pistol, machine guns and trench mortars and howitzers. A man froze to death in Jacksonville, Fla., the other day. California papers please copy. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 26, 1928 COUNTY RANKS HIGH IN MINES HODGSON TALKS AT FORUM CLUB MEETING BANQUET HELD IN SOCIAL HALL OF WHITE TEMPLE METHODIST CHURCH Stirring Address Made by Los Angeles Minister on Revival of Religious Belief; Excellent Musical Program Presented to 400 Members Present; M. A. Gauer Elected President for Coming Year; Officers Chosen DR. WILLIAM HODGSON, pastor of the University Methodist church, Los Angeles, was the principal speaker at the monthly meeting of the Men's Officials of Cities Form Organization In Orange County AN ORGANIZATION, the membership of which is composed of the councilmen and city officials of all the incorporated cities of Orange county, was effected at a meeting held at Orange, Friday. Mayor C. G. Boster of Huntington Beach, who presided at the first meeting, when organization of this group of men was considered, acted as temporary president, and City Attorney L. F. Coburn of Orange acted as temporary secretary. The chairman briefly reviewed the purposes of the organization, which is for mutual aid in the solving of community problems and for bringing city officials into closer touch with each other. The association is to include city clerks, city attorneys, city engineers and city councilmen of all incorporated cities of the county. The election of officers resulted in the selection of Mayor C. G. Boster of Huntington Beach as president. The first vice-president is J. L. McElride of Santa Ana; second vice-president, B. A. Crawford of Tustin; COUNTY SOCIETY IN MEET HERE THIS WEEK FIRST PARENT EDUCATION CONFERENCE HELD IN THE COUNTY Dr. Gertrude Law of Los Angeles in Charge of Educational Program, Delivering Lectures Each Week; Meetings Held on Mezzanine of El Torre Hotel; Opened Tuesday, Will Close Tonight; Three Sessions Daily THE Fourth District Parent-Teacher Association is holding a parent education conference in this city this week, the meetings being held on the mez- Traffic Over T TWO state Sawyer rich haul way last time nue, in the heim, the three tru had been California of liquor valued at The drive rest, and take poss siren call brought ficers, w goes had and was It was ca Sawyer up the b officers, being crest haul However, of know while th Stirring Address Made by Los Angeles Minister on Revival of Religious Belief; Excellent Musical Program Presented to 400 Members Present; M. A. Gauer Elected President for Coming Year; Officers Chosen DR. WILLIAM HODGSON, pastor of the University Methodist church, Los Angeles, was the principal speaker at the monthly meeting of the Men's Open Forum Club, held Monday evening in the social hall of White Temple Methodist church. The banquet, which began at 6:30 o'clock, was attended by 400 men. The meeting was presided over by Melbourne A. Gauer, who acted as chairman in the absence of the president, Warren Ashleigh, who has moved away from Anaheim. Dr. Hodgson's subject was "A Lost Heritage Recovered." He declared that the religious faith of our fathers is gaining ground and becoming stronger every day. He stated that half a century ago many people began to lose faith in the Bible, and there were four causes that contributed to their skepticism. These were: the influence of the humanitarian school of thought in Europe, which placed service to men above service to God; the growth of materialism; the influence of higher criticism, whose exponents turned the searchlight of investigation upon the Bible and finally, the scientific discoveries that cast doubt on the authenticity of the Bible story. "This investigation, this highly intelligent criticism of the Bible teachings and the consequent turning away from God, was a natural result of progress, but they failed to provide men with the comfort that all so badly needed and which is to be found in the 'faith of our fathers,'" the speaker declared. "We have, therefore, been forced to turn back to our old beliefs, quite as naturally as we turned away." "The suffering men found in their unbelief was the first and most compelling reason for this retracing of their religious footsteps. People are now beginning to listen to men who talk from their hearts instead of from their heads. They have finally thought their problem through and have seen the fallacy of renouncing their precious heritage. "The faith of our fathers has withstood the searchlight of investigation and criticism and is now gaining a stronger foothold than it ever held before in the hearts of men," he said. At this meeting the annual election of officers was held. M. A. Gauer, principal of the Anaheim grammar schools, was elected president; Arthur Corey, principal of the Magnolia schools, vice-president; N. R. Phillips, secretary-treasurer; Percy W. Olds, song leader, and Miss Katherine Steward, accompanist. Mr. Olds sang a number of Scotch ballads, assisted by Miss Stewart at the plano. Others who contributed to the musical entertainment were Miss Blenda Probst, A. D. Brownell and his son, The chairman briefly reviewed the purposes of the organization, which is for mutual aid in the solving of community problems and for bringing city officials into closer touch with each other. The association is to include city clerks, city attorneys, city engineers and city councilmen of all incorporated cities of the county. The election of officers resulted in the selection of Mayor C. G. Boster of Huntington Beach as president. The first vice-president is J. L. McElride of Santa Ana; second vice-president, B. A. Crawford of Tustin; secretary, W. J. Carmichael of Fulerton; treasurer, H. A. Launer of La Habra. A committee of two, City Attorney Morris Cain of Tustin and City Attorney L. F. Coburn of Orange, was appointed to draw up a constitution and by-laws to be submitted at the next meeting. Joint Junior College Subject of Discussion Proposal Meets With Favor in Anaheim and Fullerton Discussion of a proposed junior college for northern Orange county was held at a joint meeting of the directors of the Fullerton and Anaheim Chambers of Commerce at McFarland's cafe. The joint meeting was scheduled for a discussion of matters of mutual interest in the two cities, including the possibility of cleaning up the Mexican colony between Fullerton and Anaheim. The subject of a northern Orange county junior college was brought up by Ralph McFadden, of Placentia, who suggested the possibilities of uniting in the establishment of a college. McFadden suggested that a junior college for the northern part of the county could well be located between Fullerton and Anaheim and predicted an effective solution to problems encountered in this phase of the educational system by such action. The suggestion met with the approval of individuals from both Fullerton and Anaheim, and assurances of co-operation were given by speakers, although no formal action was taken by either group on the matter in the way of recommendations or suggestions. Members of the board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and others from Anaheim who attended were F. A. Yungbluth, president; Dr. H. A. Johnson, William Schureman, L. H. Loudon, Fred Backs, H. N. White, Earl Smith, Carl Leonard, mayor of Anaheim; John Price, city manager, and George Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Special guests were Ralph McFadden of Placentia and Frank Hamilton and Henry Meisler of Fullerton. County Hospital Dr. Gertrude Law of Los Angeles in Charge of Educational Program, Delivering Lectures Each Week; Meetings Held on Mezzanine of El Torre Hotel; Opened Tuesday, Will Close Tonight; Three Sessions Daily THE Fourth District Parent-Teacher Association is holding a parent education conference in this city this week, the meetings being held on the mezzanine floor of the El Torre hotel. Dr. Gertrude Law, Southern California assistant to Dr. Herbert Stolz, state director of child study work, is conducting the meetings, making a series of interesting talks on various phases of the subject, and also answering the numerous questions asked by anxious parents. The first meeting was held Tuesday forenoon, opening at 10 o'clock. Three meetings were scheduled for each day, the conference closing tonight. This is the first meeting of the kind ever held in the county. Dr. Law is a forceful speaker and impresses her audience with the truthfulness of her remarks. In one of her addresses she spoke of the early impulses of small children, and talked of different phases of psychology. She warned the women against the "twaddle" of pseudo-psychoologists and urged them not to be "slaves to the printed page." The value of understanding and individual opinion to all parents was emphasized. The objectives of the state department, which were outlined and discussed are: Gain appreciation of the worthwhileness of child life for its own sake, not as a preparation for "life." Establish the habit of sympathetic observation of child activities and interests. Develop an interest in the study of psychology which will give parents a real basis for discrimination among the offerings that go under the name of psychology. Establish the habit of suspending judgment when dealing with children. Increase ability to face facts about self which make child adjustments more difficult. Gain an understanding of the meaning of mental health which is as dependable as the understanding of the meaning of physical health. Increase interest and understanding of school procedures. Gain control of a method of attack upon problems of child adjustment. Become familiar with sources of information in the field of child care. January Meeting Of D. A. R. Chapter Session Held at Residence of Mrs. Victor Loly The Mother Colony chapter of the At this meeting the annual election of officers was held. M. A. Gauer, principal of the Anaheim grammar schools, was elected president; Arthur Corey, principal of the Magnolia schools, vice-president; N. R. Phillips, secretary-treasurer; Percy W. Olds, song leader, and Miss Katherine Steward, accompanist. Mr. Olds sang a number of Scotch ballads, assisted by Miss Steward at the plano. Others who contributed to the musical entertainment were Miss Blenda Probst, A. D. Brownell and his son, Junior; Miss Tully Brownell, Louis Romoff and his sister, Miss Esther Romoff. Special guests were Ralph McFadden of Placentia and Frank Hamilton and Henry Melser of Fullerton. County Hospital Graduates Nurses Class of Thirteen Receive Their Diplomas Saturday The annual graduating exercises for the class of 1928 of the Orange County General Hospital of Nursing were held at the hospital Saturday, in the presence gas conservation commission by Walter W. Bradley, expert investigator of the division of mines and mining. The natural gas, Bradley reported, has a money value of $104,402,314, if harnessed, but less than $20,000,000 of the output is being utilized. Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, and Orange county oil fields are charged up with heavy waste of the natural fuel. In Los Angeles county only about 91,000,000 cubic feet of the natural gas is used, or probably less than one-hundredth of the total flow, Bradley submitted. Ventura county has doubled its use of natural gas in the last year, but despite its efforts toward conservation, is utilizing only 41,500,000 cubic feet from a practically unlimited supply. Orange county uses less than 33,000,000 cubic feet of its tremendous output, while Santa Barbara utilizes only 2,000,000,000 feet. The gas conservation commission, backed up by Governor Young, is urging that in lieu of the present wasteful method the gas be pumped back into dry wells. This, it is contended, would create new pressure to promote flow of oil. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Herr of Pasadena have been visiting this week with the family of their son, Ben Herr. January Meeting Of D. A. R. Chapter Session Held at Residence of Mrs. Victor Loly The Mother Colony chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Anaheim met at the home of Mrs. Victor Loly Friday, January 20. In a canvass of the members, it developed that Americanization work held interest for the greatest number of members, and by common consent that activity will be stressed the coming year. The interest of the meeting centered around the state conference to be held in Los Angeles the end of February. The president-general, Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, is expected at this conference. The February meeting will be a dinner for members and their families, at which M. B. Wellington of Santa Ana will deliver an address on Washington. The-chapter commended the action of Chief of Police Martin for his stand regarding the showing of objectionable films in Anahelin. Tea was served by Mrs. Loly and Mrs. Knudsen, joint hostesses. Verdict of Jury Is McClure Not Insane Garden Grove Bank Robber Has Failed to Make It Stick The first criminal case in Orange county in which the new plea of not guilty by reason of insanity was entered had been concluded Tuesday by a jury verdict in which J. H. McClure, 23, Long Beach barber, was declared sane at the time he robbed the Citizens' ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Accessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 MINERAL OUTPUT SOCIETY HERE WEEK EDUCATION HELD IN ENTY of Los AnEducational ing Lectures ings Held on Torre Hotel; Will Close sessions Daily Traffic Officers Overhaul Three Trucks of Booze Two energetic and very efficient state traffic officers, Ernie Sawyer and Ben Craig, made a rich haul while patrolling the highway last Thursday. On Lincoln avenue, in the west environs of Anaheim, they overhauled and captured three trucks loaded with booze that had been destined for sale to thirsty Californians. There were 1200 cases of liquor on the trucks; the whole valued at many thousands of dollars. The drivers were placed under arrest, and the officers proceeded to take possession of the trucks, but a siren call from one of the drivers brought up a number of federal officers, who explained that the cargoes had already been confiscated and was under escort to Los Angeles. It was captured in San Diego county. Sawyer and Craig regretfully gave up the big haul to the Los Angeles officers, and lost the opportunity of being credited with one of the biggest hauls ever made in the county. However, they had the satisfaction of knowing that it could not pass while they were on the highway. HEALTH OFFICER FILES ANNUAL REPORT SEVERAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES GAINED FOOTING DURING THE YEAR Spread Was Speedily Checked by Prompt and Efficient Work; More Than 3000 Cases of Measles Reported, but Only 12 Deaths Occurred; Eye Disease Among Mexicans Cause of Trouble, but Soon Conquered WHILE Orange county is noted as one of the healthiest spots in the world, due partially to its advantageous situation and its equitable climate, and Oil Men of County Polluting the Ocean Suits to Be Filed Against Sixty Companies on the Coast Court action against 60 remaining oil companies operating in the Huntington Beach field, that have not cleaned up conditions leading to pollution of the Pacific ocean waters, will be sought at once, John Spencer, director of the bureau of hydraulics of the division of fish and game recommended to Eugene D. Bennett executive officer and attorney for the division, upon an extended inspection trip of the Southern California district. Suits against 10 of the Huntington Beach operators were ordered dismissed when investigation showed that a real clean-up had been made and the fish and game officials given assurance that the companies would continue to keep their workings clean. Suits were filed against the 70 companies after an extensive investigation made a few months ago revealed very bad conditions regarding pollution in that section. Many of the operators started work at once, but the majority have so far failed to co-operate with the division and court action should be expedited, Spencer insists. In addition to the work at Huntington Beach, evidence has been secured and action will soon be started against eight companies operating in the Long Beach field. Some of these companies are members of the Oil Operators, Inc., and could easily run their waste oil into the pipe line that connects with the sump that was put in at the instigation of the fish and game commission a year ago, with the co-operation of the city of Long Beach. These companies, however, have permitted oil to escape into the natural drainage and it is bound to reach the beach and the ocean, Spencer has found. "The pollution of the waters of California is a serious problem, and the division is making a determined effort to clean it up. This is particularly true in Southern California, where wholesale court action has been taken in order to get the necessary results. However, this division is going to seek out and stop pollution wherever and whenever possible, and offenders of this class will rest and the officers proceeded to take possession of the trucks, but a siren call from one of the drivers brought up a number of federal officers, who explained that the cargoes had already been confiscated and was under escort to Los Angeles. It was captured in San Diego county. Sawyer and Craig regretfully gave up the big haul to the Los Angeles officers, and lost the opportunity of being credited with one of the biggest hauls ever made in the county. However, they had the satisfaction of knowing that it could not pass while they were on the highway." Spread Was Speedily Checked by Prompt and Efficient Work; More Than 3000 Cases of Measles Reported, but Only 12 Deaths Occurred; Eye Disease Among Mexicans Cause of Trouble, but Soon Conquered WHILE Orange county is noted as one of the healthiest spots in the world, due partially to its advantageous situation and its equitable climate, and partially to the eternal vigilance of its many health boards, yet contagious diseases will occasionally creep in. They never gain much headway, because of the drastic quarantine rules and the modern methods employed in handling such diseases. Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, has just made his annual report, and shows that 1927 was an exceptionally busy year for the health department, owing to outbreaks of measles, diphtheria, and other diseases, also to a peculiar eye disease which gained some ground among the Mexicans in this section of the county. There were 3276 Orange county children afflicted with measles during the year, but as the disease was checked and only twelve deaths occurred, the department may be credited with doing excellent work. Diphtheria also caused considerable trouble. The cases were not so numerous, only 194 being reported, but it was especially virulent. 7 per cent of the patients dying Scarlet fever cases totaled 337, but this disease is easily handled. During the year a total of 19 cases of infantile paralysis were found, with six deaths and 22 cases of tuberculosis. In the interest of preventative health work, the department conducted 237 mothers' educational centers during the year, with an attendance of 2936 children and mothers. Health work among school work was carried on efficiently by the various school nurses co-operating with the health department, to report states. In the field of sanitary inspection and control, the department saw to it that practically every home in La Habra was connected with the new sewer system; albed Buena Park in its efforts to secure a modern system of sewage disposal and helped solve such problems for Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, and other localities. "Considerable time was spent in consideration of the unfortunate condition at the mouth of the Orange county outfall sewer, but, as this problem properly comes under the jurisdiction of the state department of sanitary engineers, our department has been merely assisting in the work," he reports. Efficient work was also done by the department in the matters of meat inspection and control, dairy inspection and control, and in laboratory work it is reported. ago, with the co-operation of the city of Long Beach. These companies, however, have permitted oil to escape into the natural drainage and it is bound to reach the beach and the ocean, Spencer has found. "The pollution of the waters of California is a serious problem, and the division is making a determined effort to clean it up. This is particularly true in Southern California, where wholesale court action has been taken in order to get the necessary results. However, this division is going to seek out and stop pollution wherever and whenever possible, and offenders of this class will find that it is much easier to clean up and keep clean than to wage war with this division." Bennett declared, after looking over Spencer's report of the activity in Southern California. Spencer will make another investigation of the southern field within a short time, and plans are under way to bring even more oil companies to task for failing to co-operate in the efforts made by the division of fish and game to save fish and plant life by the control of pollution and its elimination where possible, he explained in reporting the results of his recent trip. Bank of Garden Grove of $4500, December 6. Superior Judge James L. Allen announced that he will pronounce sentence Thursday at 10 a.m. According to law the term must be not less than five years. W. Maxwell Burke, of the firm of Burke, Catlin & Burke, who represented McClure, did not state that the case would be appealed and no decision has been made on this point. In making his final argument, Burke declared that one of the greatest causes of crime is the publishing of sensational details of the affairs in certain newspapers. He recalled how McClure had read of a successful bank robbery and had been led to try the same thing himself, thinking, if he got away with it, why can't I? Following final arguments by Burke and Chief Deputy District Attorney L. W. Blodgett, the jury retired Monday at 2:30 p.m., returning its verdict an hour and a half later. Considerable time was spent in consideration of the unfortunate condition at the mouth of the Orange county outfall sewer, but, as this problem properly comes under the jurisdiction of the state department of sanitary engineers, our department has been merely assisting in the work," he reports. Efficient work was also done by the department in the matters of meat inspection and control, dairy inspection and control, and in laboratory work it is reported. First National Bank Directors Banquet Two Well-Known Bankers of Los Angeles Attend as Guests Directors of the First National Bank held their annual banquet at the Elks clubhouse Monday evening, 14 persons being present. This is a custom the bank has long observed, the object being to spend a social evening, as well as to discuss matters pertaining to the bank. On this occasion they had as guests Ora Monnette, vice-president of the Bank of Italy, and P. R. Williams, national president of the American Institute of Banking. President H. H. Benjamin of the bank presided. Both of the guests of honor spoke briefly following the dinner. Mr. Monnette outlined the development of the branch bank system and its advantages, and Mr. Williams spoke of the work being done towards improving the efficiency of bank employees through specialized education. He made the prediction that the time would come when a certificate would be necessary for a young man to enter the banking field, as now certificates are required for entrance into other professions. Work of remodeling the Golden State Bank building at Los Angeles and Center streets, which has been in progress for several weeks, is now completed. The ground floor was cut into three rooms, the corner one being a spacious storeroom.