anaheim-gazette 1928-06-14

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population 13,000 Assessed Valuation $12,266,185 Building Permits 439,832 VOLUME LVIII SCHOOLS WIND UP BACCALAUREATE SERVICES AT THE PARK GREEK THEATRE FILLED WITH FRIENDS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Eloquent Sermon Delivered by Prof. David K. Bjork of Los Angeles; Musical Program by Members of Class Enjoyed by Large Audience; Junior Reception to Seniors Held Monday Evening at High School Anaheim Grade Crossing Will Be Protected Soon AS THE result of an investigation by the railroad commission's transportation division, the very dangerous grade crossing of Vermont avenue, over the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company's main line track in the city of Anaheim, will have adequate protection. Recently, an informal complaint was filed with the commission by Dixon W. Tubbs, deputy horticultural commissioner, Orange county, relative to the inadequate protection of this crossing. The matter was taken up with the Santa Fe by the railroad commission's transportation division and a field investigation made, which resulted in the Santa Fe, through its general manager, advising the commission that it will install a wig-wag for the protection of the Vermont avenue crossing, which should materially reduce the hazard at this crossing for the MANY OLD AT ANN PIGNE D. A. R. GRACIOUS MERRY THRONES FESTAL BOOK Master of Ceremony in Oratory Class Evans Delivers Dress; Many Old-Brief Responses Former Days Photographs of ORATORY and m GREEK THEATRE FILLED WITH FRIENDS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS Eloquent Sermon Delivered by Prof. David K. Bjork of Los Angeles; Musical Program by Members of Class Enjoyed by Large Audience; Junior Reception to Seniors Held Monday Evening at High School THE Greek amphitheatre in the City park was used Sunday evening by the high school for its twenty-eighth annual baccalaureate service. About two thousand persons occupied the seats and listened to the interesting program. The stage had been tastefully decorated, but the 136 members of the graduating class were seated in the first rows in the body of the theatre. Prof. David K. Bjork of Los Angeles delivered the sermon to the graduates, making an eloquent address and urging the students to always strive for high ideals. The professor is a brilliant talker, and his speech was full of good advice. The program included several musical numbers by the graduating students, the various musical organizations from the school and group singing by the audience. Singing of "The Church's One Foundation." Wesley, by the audience open ethe service. A double octette consisting of Winifred Beebe, Constance Randall, Sarah Crone, Roberta Eley, Laura Dean, Margaret Davis, Marilouise Hall, Alice Ashley, Floyd Lakeman, Wilson Wood, Adam Lehr, Herald Hylton, Gus Lenain, Huston Helling, John Heide and Walter Taylor, sang "Evictus." Huhn. Prayer and scripture reading were led by the Rev. Thomas H. Walker. A girls' double quartet consisting of girl members of the double octette sang "O Taste and See," Marston-Lynes, with Alice Ashley as soloist. The Mozart orchestra appeared with an instrumental number, followed by the sermon of the evening. A song, "America," by the audience, and the benediction by the Rev. Lyman M. Light, closed the service. Another of the annual ceremonies always observed during commencement week was the reception given by the junior class to the passing seniors. This was held at the high school Monday evening. It is always an enjoyable event, and is in the nature of a farewell to the departing seniors. The seniors rejoice because they are laying aside the hard work and the cares of school life, and are going out to tackle the world; the juniors rejoice because they have advanced a notch, and stepped into the dignified shoes of the seniors. Arval Morris, president of the junior class, acted as toastmaster at this function, and speeches were made by Joe Bushard, John Eley, Thomas Recently, an informal complaint was filed with the commission by Dixon W. Tubbs, deputy horticultural commissioner, Orange county, relative to the inadequate protection of this crossing. The matter was taken up with the Santa Fe by the railroad commission's transportation division and a field investigation made, which resulted in the Santa Fe, through its general manager, advising the commission that it will install a wig-wag for the protection of the Vermont avenue crossing, which should materially reduce the hazard at this crossing for the present. Life-Long Friend Of Mrs. Hoover Local Teacher Attended Normal School With His Wife Mrs. Johanna T. Burgess, teacher of the second grade of the Central grammar school, is a life-long friend of Mrs. Herbert Hoover, whom she met in 1895, while a student at the San Jose State normal school. Following her graduation, Mrs. Hoover, whose name before her marriage was Miss Lou Henry, attended Stanford university, and here met the future commerce secretary. Both Hoover and Miss Henry graduated from Stanford, and were shortly thereafter married. They went to China, where Hoover accepted an engagement as mining engineer at a salary of $50,000 a year. He transformed the Chinese mines into prosperous and paying property, and rose to eminence in his profession. He was engaged by a British syndicate to go to India, where he was successful in placing mines upon a solid and paying basis. His renown grew as a great engineer, and he is now regarded as the greatest living man in his profession. "The girls at the normal school enlisted Miss Henry upon her happy marriage to her distinguished husband. She was a popular favorite at school, and every one loved her. She came from Monterey, where her mother still resides. We all followed her travels with Mr. Hoover and were, of course, greatly delighted at his successful advance. I do hope he will be nominated for the presidency. I regard him as one of the greatest men who ever lived in this country. President Coolidge is a great man of course, and has given nation a splendid administration, but he had repeatedly declined nomination, and I do not think it is right for some of the party leaders to insist on re-nominating him. I think Mr. Hoover will give us as good an administration as has President Coolidge. His work in feeding the starving children of Belgium and other countries of Europe during the war was a tribute to his greatness, and everything he does is done splendidly. I hope I shall have an opportunity of voting for him in November." Mr. Burgess said. Mrs. Burgess has been a valuable member of the school faculty for a recently, an informal complaint was filed with the commission by Dixon W. Tubbs, deputy horticultural commissioner, Orange county, relative to the inadequate protection of this crossing. The matter was taken up with the Santa Fe by the railroad commission's transportation division and a field investigation made, which resulted in the Santa Fe, through its general manager, advising the commission that it will install a wig-wag for the protection of the Vermont avenue crossing, which should materially reduce the hazard at this crossing for the present. ORATORY and many reigned supreme timers' picnic at this on Saturday after ladies of Mother Coat of the Daughters of the hundred Pioneers and their guests began an all bearing heavy lunch when the feast was long tables shortly before fecal board absolute neath its weight of good crowd was the largest extended any of these envelopes was a feeling ship and merriment even-of-town Pioneers sat down local people, and were their worst in attacking No one complained of it title, and great inroads made upon the feast. Fayette Lewis, Esco master of ceremonies demonstrated the fact with the foremost orator land. He made feeling memory of the Pioneers here to transform them someoming fields and plant partaking of lunch there upon Rev. Dr. Hayward Temple Methodist chapel prayer. The doctor felt and appreciated to memory of the Pioneers magnificent labors pervoked a blessing to them well as upon those of them who are now living. The chairman announced would be the next day in satisfying the innere present who had other during the year them had not met for A joyous spirit permit and Leo Sheridan added of the guests by serving and cream. An hour with the well-laden tables present declared it pleasant experience there long time. Herbert "Taps" for the Pioneers passed away, the plaintable bugle sounding over with due solemnity. Mr. representing the Dat American Revolution, Vie and responded with a gift to the guests present. She worked of the Pioneers for the purpose of the Dat American Revolution junior class to the passing seniors. This was held at the high school Monday evening. It is always an enjoyable event, and is in the nature of a farewell to the departing seniors. The seniors rejoice because they are laying aside the hard work and the cares of school life, and are going out to tackle the world; the juniors rejoice because they have advanced a notch, and stepped into the dignified shoes of the seniors. Arval Morris, president of the junior class, acted as toastmaster at this function, and speeches were made by Joe Bushard, John Eley, Thomas Kuchel, and Warren Schultz, who takes the part of president of the student body on the retirement of Kuchel. E. E. Smith of the board of directors, and C. George Hedstrom, president of the alumni association, made short talks. A comic stunt was put on by Leland Alsip and Harold McKeehan, and music was furnished by the orchestra. Nine students of the graduating class of the high school received gold seals with their diplomas, indicating life membership in the California Scholarship Federation. They were Dorothy Harman, valedictorian of her class; Charles Tremblay, salutatorian; Thomas Kuchel, president of the student body; Martha Adams, former secretary of the student body; Lawrence Myers, former commissioner, and Eloise Owens, Elizabeth Martin, Mary Tanaka, and Eleanor Palmer. To become a life member of the scholarship federation a student must be on the honor roll for at least six semesters. Several students have maintained this record for seven semesters. The gold seal students were entertained at the high school Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Clayse. All were present, with the exception of Dorothy Harman, who misunderstood the date, and Martha Adams, who was ill. The last of the functions incident upon the closing of school was the graduating exercises held at the auditorium last night. One hundred and thirty-six students received diplomas and passed out of the school, some to continue their education in college, and some to enter into professional or commercial pursuits. Dr. Earl J. Miller of the University of California, Los Angeles branch, made the address, and J. W. Harpster, president of the board, presented the diplomas. Placentia Water Hearing Postponed Railroad Commission Sidetracks It for Ninety Days The hearing scheduled by the railroad commission of the state for June 21, for a minimum rate on water in Placentia of $1 instead of the present 50-cent service charge has been postponed 90 days, according to advises received today by Charles Lee, manager of the Placentia Water Company, from Leon Whitsell, president of the railroad commission. This will make the hearing September 19. In the meantime the commission will go ahead and try and aid the water company and the city to reach an agreement on hydrant rentals as the city at this time does not pay the water company any hydrant rental. As soon as the company has new maps prepared, the matter of hydrant rentals will again be presented to the local city trustees. Rumors on the street in Placentia that the water company has sold its plant and its recently acquired Richfield-Atwood properties to an eastern syndicate were denied by company officials. It was admitted that an offer had been made and that there is possibility of a deal being closed but for the present, according to officials of the company, its program of improvements will be continued. Of the guests by serving and cream. An hour after the well-laden tables, present declared it pleasant experience there long time. Herbert "Taps" for the Placentia passed away, the plaintig sounding over with due solemnity. Mr. representing the Date American Revolution, w and responded with a b guest's present. She work of the Pioneers for the purpose of the Date American Revolution he plenics to perpetuate tha as the deeds of the old passed on to their revered Grimshaw led in com The plenickers arose anica." Later they sang Syne." Byron T. Deschler County Conservatory othe prize for the best six competition, rendered most capitally. He w by Mrs. McCullah on t The chairman delivers welcome to the assen eloquent in the master of his tribute to tha departed. He never singly and was at his discourse. Frank Ey, who was of Anaheim and later Ana, asked a friend him who the orator w That is Fayette I informed. Is that Fayette Lev "He is an orator and is fine speech. I knew him a little boy." He arose and paid to the chairman, at w great applause. Leonard Evans, Esq address of the afternoon in a notable effort, p tribute to the memory He is a descendant of D west section. He remember his grandfather away many years ago. grandmother very we breathed her last four h fences as a Pioneer. S he the plains in a covered and her husband-located AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 14, 1928 D UP THEIR YEAR'S WORK MANY OLD TIMERS AT ANNUAL PICNIC D. A. R. GRACIOUS HOSTS TO MERRY THRONG ABOUT FESTAL BOARD Master of Ceremonies Lewis in Oratory Class; Leonard Evans Delivers Notable Address; Many Old-timers Make Brief Responses; Relics of Former Days Shown; Take Photographs of Assemblage Richardson Gives Talk at Meeting Of La Habra Club FRIEND W. RICHARDSON, former governor of California, gave an interesting talk on his round-the-world trip before members of the La Habra Kiwania Club and their wives at the Masonic hall, La Habra. More than 150 persons were present at the special meeting, which began with a banquet. Richardson, who made the trip last year, declared that he went for educational purposes, and as a result visited the four main points of earlier civilization, China, India, Egypt, and Greece. The Japanese people held the biggest attraction to Richardson, who declared that his impressions of the Japanese are that they are the most progressive people in the world. He stated that they are always working and reading, which accounts for their progressiveness. "Americans are well received throughout the world," Richardson stated. FLAG DAY TO BE OBSERVED AT CITY PARK ELKS' ANNUAL CELEBRATION STAGED FOR THE GREEK THEATRE All the Boy Scout Troops in the County to Join in Ceremonies and to Put on Some Stunts of Their Own; Judge Frank Drumm of Orange to Deliver the Address for the Elks; Scouts to Confer Eagle Degree MAN WITH THROUGH THE condition wealthy la house at C with his thro suicide attempt cording to att county hospitals not prove fat Sheriff's office case, reported is said to own in San Diego attempted suforged a deed San Diego po him. F. W. Ho deputy sheriff, complaint w Edwards. A police depart any complaint was said. Edwards sailed Diego for a D. A. R. GRACIOUS HOSTS TO MERRY THRONG ABOUT FESTAL BOARD Master of Ceremonies Lewis in Oratory Class; Leonard Evans Delivers Notable Address; Many Old-timers Make Brief Responses; Relics of Former Days Shown; Take Photographs of Assemblage ORATORY and merriment reigned supreme at the old-timers' picnic at the City park on Saturday afternoon, when ladies of Mother Colony chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were hosts to upward of two hundred Pioneers and their descendants. Guests began arriving at noon, all bearing heavy lunch baskets, and when the feast was spread upon the long tables shortly before 1:30 clock, the festal board absolutely groaned beneath its weight of good things. The crowd was the largest which had attended any of these enjoyable picnics, and there was a feeling of good fellowship and merriment everywhere. Out-of-town Pioneers sat down as guests of local people, and were bidden to do their worst in attacking the comestibles. No one complained of a lack of appetite, and great inroads were soon being made upon the feast. Fayette Lewis, Esq., presided as master of ceremonies, and at once demonstrated the fact that he ranks with the foremost orators in the Southland. He made feeling allusions to the memory of the Pioneers who had come here to transform the desert into blossoming fields and plantations. Before partaking of lunch the chairman called upon Rev. Dr. Haywood of White Temple Methodist church to offer prayer. The doctor responded in a feeling and appropriate effort, referring to the memory of the Pioneers and their magnificent labors performed and invoked a blessing to their memory, well as upon those of their descendants who are now living. The chairman announced that lunch-on would be the next thing in order, and soon all hands were busily engaged in satisfying the inner man. Many were present who had not seen each other during the year, and some of them had not met for several years. A joyous spirit permeated the feast, and Leo Sheridan added to the pleasure of the guests by serving delicious coffee and cream. An hour was spent about the well-laden tables, and everyone present declared it was the most pleasant experience they had had in a long time. Herbert Austin sounded "Taps" for the Pioneers who had passed away, the plaintive notes of the bugle sounding over the assemblage with due solemnity. Mrs. H. H. Easton, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution, was called upon and responded with a brief welcome to the guests present. She referred to the work of the Pioneers and said it was the purpose of the Daughters of the American Revolution in these annual Richardson, who made the trip last year, declared that he went for educational purposes, and as a result visited the four main points of earlier civilization, China, India, Egypt, and Greece. The Japanese people held the biggest attraction to Richardson, who declared that his impressions of the Japanese are that they are the most progressive people in the world. He stated that they are always working and reading, which accounts for their progressiveness. "Americans are well received throughout the world." Richardson stated. "We have the impression that foreign people are hostile to us, but I discovered that the American people are admired and looked up to by people of other countries." 8 Anaheim Teachers Give Up Their Jobs New Faces to Be Seen on the Staff Next Year Eight new faces will be seen on the teaching staffs of Anaheim's five grammar schools when the 1928-29 term opens next fall. Registrations have just been received by the board of trustees from that many of the present teachers, Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer reported. The retiring teachers and their expected destinations for next year are announced as follows: Miss Ruth Upp, fifth grade teacher at Fremont, expects to teach in Oakland; Miss Jessie Coons, sixth grade teacher, to join staff of Anaheim Union high school; Miss Ernie Hawkins, penmanship and spelling at Fremont, to teach in Glendale; Miss Mildred Doery, fourth grade at Central, planning Hatrimony; Theodore Mellinger, manual training at Fremont, indefinite; Mrs. Helen Jordon, second grade at Citron to teach in Los Angeles; Miss Ada Garfield, English at Fremont, post-graduate course, and Miss Vera Tinkham, fourth at La Palma, indefinite. The four ne wteachers who have already been appointed to next term's staff are as follows: Henry P. Holmes, who has been manual training instructor in the Pullerton grammar schools for the past nine years; Ruth N. Koster, recent graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, who will teach fifth, sixth grade pupils; Miss Margaret Twinem of Anaheim, recent graduate of Redlands university, who will teach fifth or sixth graders, and Miss Ruth Alice Gredis of Stanford, Calif., a recent graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, who will teach seventh grade English. In the early days. Here they resided until their end. He spoke of the accomplishments of the Pioneers and said these annual picnics were distinctly an Anaheim affair. When they came here originally there was nothing but cactus and sagebrush. Now the valley has been transformed into a thing of beauty and Anaheim is known as the garden. ELKS' ANNUAL CELEBRATION STAGED FOR THE GREEK THEATRE All the Boy Scout Troops in the County to Join in Ceremonies and to Put On Some Stunts of Their Own; Judge Frank Drumm of Orange to Deliver the Address for the Elks; Scouts to Confer Eagle Degree FOLLOWING their time-honored custom, the Anaheim Elks will observe Flag Day again. This is a red letter day on the calendar of the Elks, and is never passed without the usual services. The exercises will be held tonight at the Greek theatre in the city park, as it is anticipated that many hundreds of people will want to attend. The American flag was adopted by congress as the national emblem on the fourteenth of June. 1777, consequently today is its one hundred and fifty-first birthday. Celebrating its birth is one of the duties imposed upon Elk lodges by the governing laws of the order, and the ritualistic service provided for the occasion is always religiously adhered to. On this occasion the program will be considerably enlarged, as every Boy Scout troop in Orange county will join in the ceremonies. Hundreds of Boy Scouts will be present, and an interesting program staged by the boys will follow the regular ritualistic service by the lodge. William Jackson, chairman of the Flag Day committee, has arranged the following program for the exercises by the lodge: Overture by the Moart orchestra of Anaheim Union high school; under direction of Joshua Williams; "Star Spangled Banner," by the orchestra and audience; introductory exercises by Exalted Ruler Harry D. Riley and the Elks' officers; prayer by Chaplain L. H. Loudon; vocal selection, Miss Freda Lumsdon; piano selection, Miss Katherine Carner; "History of the Flag," by Thomas Kuchel; altar services by the Elks' officers; selection by the orchestra; vocal selection by Mrs. J. J. Farley; orchestra selection. Judge Frank C. Drumm of Orange will deliver the principal address of the occasion and the entire audience, accompanied by the orchestra, will sing "America," concluding that part of the ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremonies by the lodge, the Boy Scouts will put on their regular quarterly investiture program for Eagle Scouts. Fifteen scouts from various troops in the county will be given the degree. Outfall Sewer Is Again Under Fire Gall Gardner won in the recern California in which he won pionship, chinning To win the title quish 25,000 bids made by Jimmy Medals won in held at the acade Jack Retlaw a former winning in junior d Major Joseph ofthe battalion wrist watch,the tion as a tokenof his services. of the guests by serving delicious cereal and cream. An hour was spent about the well-laden tables, and everyone present declared it was the most pleasant experience they had in a long time. Herbert Austin sounded "Taps" for the Pioneers who had passed away, the plaintive notes of the bugle sounding over the assemblage with due solemnity. Mrs. H. H. Easton, representing the Daughters of the American Revolution, was called upon and responded with a brief welcome to the guests present. She referred to the work of the Pioneers and said it was the purpose of the Daughters of the American Revolution in these annual plenices to perpetuate the name as well as the deeds of the old-timers who had passed on to their reward. Miss Alice Grimshaw led in community singing. The plenckers arose and sang "America." Later they sang "Auld Lang Syne." Byron T. Deschler of the Orange County Conservatory of Art, who won the prize for the best singer at a recent competition, rendered two numbers most capitally. He was accompanied by Mrs. McCullah on the piano. The chairman delivered an address of welcome to the assembly, and grew eloquent in the masterful presentation of his tribute to the memory of the departed. He never spoke more feelingly and was at his best during his discourse. Frank Ey, who was formerly mayor of Anaheim and later mayor of Santa Ana, asked a friend sitting next to him who the orator was. "That is Fayette Lewis," he was informed. "Is that Fayette Lewis?" he replied. "He is an orator and is making a very fine speech. I knew him when he was a little boy." He arose and paid his compliments to the chairman, at which there was great applause. Leonard Evans, Esq., delivered the address of the afternoon, and responded in a notable effort, paying a glowing tribute to the memory of the Pioneers. He is a descendant of Pioneer residents of the west section. He said he did not remember his grandfather, who passed away many years ago, but he knew his grandmother very well, she having breathed her last four years ago. She had often spoken to him of her experiences as a Pioneer. She came across the plains in a covered wagon, and she and her husband-located west of town The afternoon was given over to social converse and the renewing of old acquaintances. Many of those present had not met in years, and all were agreed that these picnics given by the Daughters of the American Revolution offered a splendid opportunity to get together, renew acquaintances and swap stores of the auld lang syne. In the early days. Here they resided until their end. He spoke of the accomplishments of the Pioneers and said these annual picnics were distinctly an Anaheim affair. When they came here originally there was nothing but cactus and sagebrush. Now the valley has been transformed into a thing of beauty and Anaheim is known as the garden spot of the world. He referred to the work of the Pioneers in bringing water here from the river for irrigation, and one of his earliest recollections was his assistance in irrigating the ranch west of town. His address was a splendid and noteworthy effort, and he was roundly applauded at its conclusion. The chairman called upon Mrs. Anna Fischer De Frees, who was the first white girl born in Anaheim, to arise and bow her acknowledgment to the picnickers. She did so amid great applause. Judge J. E. Pleasants of Santiago, who was present with Mrs. Pleasants, was called upon by the chairman. He arose and said that he first saw Anaheim in 1859, and had lived in Orange county since 1861. The judge is the oldest living Pioneer in this county. He was roundly applauded. Mrs. Herman Backs exhibited a number of ancient relics of the colony, some of which are her own property and some being loaned by J. W. Sackett. They included a number of framed documents and photographs of old times, and were very interesting. The chairman called upon old-timers to arise and offer a few remarks. These were responded to by L. E. Miller. Frank Ey, William Falkenstein, W. T. Brown, Harry Davis, Frank Baum, Mrs. Herman Backs, Otto Des Granges, Mrs. N. H., Mitchell, Mrs. Stella Lewis Fitch, and many others. Several photographic views of the assembly were taken. The water supply of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach has been threatened with pollution because of the leakage of the sewer line. The sewer line is reported to be undergoing repairs at the present time, but residents of the coast section will continue their efforts to have the sewage septicized before it is emptied into the ocean. A committee composed of Dr. G. M. Grundy, city health officer of Newport Beach, Lew H. Wallace, J. J. Schnitker, J. P. Greeley and Dr. F. C. Ferry was named by the city council last night to work on the protests to be presented to the state board of health. Last week the Newport Beach city council refused to enter into a contract with the county health department until such time as the sewage is septicized At the conclusion of the ceremonies by the lodge, the Boy Scouts will put on their regular quarterly investiture program for Eagle Scouts. Fifteen scouts from various troops in the county will be given the degree. Outfall Sewer Is Again Under Fire Beach Cities Charge Un sanitary Conditions Caused at Mouth Steps to place a strong protest against alleged unsanitary conditions near the mouth of the Santa Ana river, before the state board of health, were taken at a meeting of the city council of Newport Beach. A special citizens' committee was appointed by Mayor Mark Johnson to confer with city officials, chambers of commerce and civic organizations in Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, and Huntington Beach. It is expected that the four coast communities and their various organizations will join in the protest. Un sanitary conditions alleged to exist at the mouth of the Santa Ana river are claimed to be caused by an outfall sewer, maintained by several inland cities. Charges that the inland cities broke promises made to the coast towns to place a septic tank on the line have been made at recent meetings of the city council here. It has also been stated that the water supply of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach has been threatened with pollution because of the leakage of the sewer line. The sewer line is reported to be undergoing repairs at the present time, but residents of the coast section will continue their efforts to have the sewage septicized before it is emptied into the ocean. A committee composed of Dr. G. M. Grundy, city health officer of Newport Beach, Lew H. Wallace, J. J. Schnitker, J. P. Greeley and Dr. F. C. Ferry was named by the city council last night to work on the protests to be presented to the state board of health. Last week the Newport Beach city council refused to enter into a contract with the county health department until such time as the sewage is septicized The resignation represents these citizens' advice sent to the County Farm meeting. Dwyer opinions in regulation and felt should have a directors maintain farm bureau developed no project, but were developed by and stated that stand behind His regisnation before entering officials, in refusal service as theythe city healththe county health conditions sanction when the city forced to place The city water domestic water ETTE VALUE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S STAT CROPS IN 1927 Orchard Crops.....$32,854,852.53 Truck Crops.....2,122,910.00 Field Crops.....3,815,750.63 Number 36 WORK THIS WEEK Man With Cut Throat on Way To Recovery THE condition of W. E. Edwards, wealthy land owner, found in a house at Olive Friday afternoon with his throat cut in an apparent suicide attempt, was improved, according to attendants at the Orange county hospital and his wound will not prove fatal. Sheriff's officers investigating the case, reported that Edwards, who is said to own considerable property in San Diego, told them that he attempted suicide because he had forged a deed to property and the San Diego police were looking for him. F. W. Howard, chief criminal deputy sheriff, said that an insanity complaint would be filed against Edwards. A check of the San Diego police department failed to reveal any complaint against Edwards, it was said. Edwards said he had lived in San Diego for a number of years and HOOVER SLATED TO LEAD G.O.P. FORCES CALIFORNIA'S NOMINATION AT KANSAS CITY CONSIDERED CERTAIN Nomination May Be Made Late Today, as Leaders Hope to Clear Decks for Balloting Before Night; Hoover's Nomination Predicted on First Showdown; Charles G. Dawes Put Forward for Vice-Presidency FOR the first time in the state's St. Catherine Cadets Close Year's Work Interesting Drill Held at the Academy Sunday Afternoon The closing exercises of the year at St. Catherine's military academy were held Sunday, and several hundred interested people witnessed the maneuvers of the boys on the field. Capt. D. M. Healey, commandant, directed the drill and made the awards to the boys who had made the best records and proven themselves most efficient in the drill. Albert Mazdoff was given the commander's prize for the most excellent record. The following boys were given commissions by Captain Healey: Joseph Barnett, major; Victor Lamping, captain and adjutant; Francis Carpenter, first lieutenant; George Ibow, first lieutenant; Alphonso Padilla, Robert Baum, Ferris Hartman, Arnold Arneson, Jack Esnard, Jack Fletcher, and Gabriel Saenz, second lieutenants. Warrants were awarded as follows: Carl Smith, color sergeant; Redmond Barnett, Wesleigh Pearson, first sergeant; Earl Hallderman, Robert Smith, William Webb, Harold Dykeman, Bernard Baum, Jerome Roland, Joseph Bastanchury and Elmer Wilson, sergeant; Richard Carroll, Edward Incken, Claude Dunne, Howard Douglas, Charles Schultz, Paul Lenahan and Paul Burroughs, corporals. Awards for military courtesy were awarded by Captain Healey to Bernard Smit hand Victor Lamping and for military proficiency to Wesley Pearson. Gall Gardner was awarded a medal won in the recent finals of the Southern California Junior Olympic games, in which he won the "chinning" championship, chinning himself 31 times. To win the title Gardner had to vanquish 25,000 boys. The award was made by Jimmie Heffron. Medals won in the recent track meet held at the academy were awarded to Jack Retlaw and Richard Tyson, the former winning first and Tyson third in the junior division. Major Joseph Barnett, commander of the battalion, was presented with a wrist watch, the gift of his organization as a token of their appreciation of his services. CALIFORNIA'S NOMINATION AT KANSAS CITY CONSIDERED CERTAIN Nomination May Be Made Late Today, as Leaders Hope to Clear Decks for Balloting Before Night; Hoover's Nomination Predicted on First Showdown; Charles G. Dawes Put Forward for Vice-Presidency FOR the first time in the state's history one of California's favorite sons is within reaching distance of the presidency. That Herbert Hoover will be the nominee of the Republican party in its convention at Kansas City this week is pronounced a certainty by the dopesters who are on the ground, and whose duty it is to take notes and write them accurately without favoring any candidate. A tabulation of delegates, it is said, reveals that more than seven hundred are lined up for the Californian, and as it only requires 545 to nominate, it appears that he will be carried to victory on the first ballot. As the convention is working harmoniously and rapidly, there is a probability that the ballot may be taken tonight. California and the rest of the Pacific coast states have never heretofore been considered in the choosing of a presidential candidate by either of the great parties, but Hoover's remarkable personalities, his acknowledged qualifications for the high position, and his splendid record as a public official in the many high posts he has filled marked him as the logical man to head the Republican ticket and neutralized all the disadvantages of his residence in the far west. He is backed and supported by the greatest men in the nation, regardless of their place of residence. According to the prophete at Kansas City, it is considered all over now except the nominating speeches, which will probably be made today, and maybe a complimentary vote for some of the favorite sons—and-Herbert Hoover by acclamation. It is a deserved tribute for faithful service. It is one of the few times in the history of national conventions when the really strong man who has distanced the field has been able, through the very force of the lateral pressure of public sentiment on delegates and politicians, to hold his strength and increase it in spite of all opposition to the very hour of certain triumph. If Mr. Hoover should assume the duties of the chief executive of this nation on the fourth of March next, there will be a man having the reins of government in his hands who is highly trained, whose intellectual and physical forces are thoroughly organized, with a broad vision, and superbly equipped in every way. Probably there would not be found in the history of our republic more than four men who have held this high office who are his equal in personal ability, and we doubt if any of them were his superiors. The cern California Junior Olympic games, in which he won the "chinning" championship, chinning himself 31 times. To win the title Gardner had to vanquish 25,000 boys. The award was made by Jimmie Heffron. Medals won in the recent track meet held at the academy were awarded to Jack Retlaw and Richard Tyson, the former winning first and Tyson third in the junior division. Major Joseph Barnett, commander of the battalion, was presented with a wrist watch, the gift of his organization as a token of their appreciation of his services. Twenty-five members of the Legion Post and a large contingent from the auxiliary witnessed the maneuvers. A drill contest between the companies was held, Company B winning the trophy. The judges were three Legion boys—Commander Fred Sidebottom, former Commander Ray Smith, and Jimmie Heffron. St. Catherine's cadet band furnished the music. Father Joseph Sullivan, president of Loyola college, Los Angeles, was present and made an address. Dwyer Resignation Rejected by Bureau The resignation of J. J. Dwyer, who represents the farm bureau on the citizens' advisory committee, was presented to the directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau at their last meeting. Dwyer stated that he had opinions in regard to water conservation and felt that the farm bureau should have a neutral attitude. The directors maintained, however, that the farm bureau as an organization had developed no policy of water conservation, but were waiting for the policy developed by the advisory committee and stated they would be willing to stand behind decisions of Mr. Dwyer. His registration was heartily declined. before entering the ocean. The city officials, in refusing the county health service as the city health service as the city health service, pointed out that the county health office had declared conditions sanitary at the sewer outlet when the city of Newport Beach was forced to place a chlorinating plant at the city water plant to protect its domestic water supply. Eight Graduate At Orangethorpe Eight pupils were graduated with impressive ceremonies from Orangethorpe school as the closing feature of the school year. The auditorium was packed with friends and admirers of the school and a delightful program of entertainment was presented. The pupils who have completed their course at Orangethorpe and who received diplomas from F. B. Callan, member of the board of trustees, were Mary Ardaiz, Ruth Heemstra, Joseph McDuell, Virginia Moflitt, Chas. Porter, Orphella Reyes, Laura Rice, Luclille Rice. Charles M. French, principal of the school, was presented with a massive floral bouquet by members of the faculty and student body in appreciation of his work during the past term. The program was presented by the school pupils under direction of Mrs. Vangelia Rainey and Mrs. Margaret Knight, Miss Ethel Mack, and Principal French, members of the faculty. Frank E. Blissett, a member of the board of trustees, gave a short address in which he stressed his hopes for remodeling the school auditorium.