anaheim-gazette 1928-09-13

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population 13,000 Assessed Valuation $12,266,185 Building Permits 439,832 VOLUME LVIII COUNCIL PROPOSITION TRUSTEES WILL REDUCE RATE TONIGHT LEVY OF $1.25 DECIDED UP ON BY BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR Budget Submitted By City Manager Price Makes It Possible to Lower the Rate Ten Cents on the Hundred Dollars; Economy and Efficiency Responsible for Saving to Taxpayers The budget of the estimated expenses of the city for the coming year, submitted to the council by City Manager J.W. Price, makes it possible for another reduction of ten cents on the hundred dollars in the levy, according to Mayor L.E. Miller. Council will make the levy at the regular meeting tonight, and the rate will be fixed at Conklin Weds And Balm Suit Is Forgotten Sidney S. Conklin (50), of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, was married here today to Ola Wheeler, 38, of Los Angeles, who last week launched a $200,000 heart balm suit against him for his alleged failure to keep his promise to wed her. The couple secured htclr license shortly before noon today at the Orange county Greta Green and were married by the Rev. F.T. Porter, pastor of the First Christian church. Following the ceremony it was reported that they would leave at once for New York. The wedding is believed to have ended the damage suit brought against Conklin by his wife last Wednesday, in which she pointed out that he had proposed to her in 1926, had given her a diamond ring and then had refused to marry her. Conklin was formerly business manager of an Anaheim newspaper, and went from here to Long Beach several years ago. Swing Addresses WALNUT CONVENTION ANAHEIM MORE THAN 50 HERE SATURDAY NUAL FIELD Session Held at His ditorium With V Orchards in the Speakers Decla Will Be a Profit the Growers; Promises Excellent More than 500 persons and their wives, g Saturday to attend the field day meet of the nut Growers' associat was held in the high e J.J.Dwyer of this city The budget of the estimated expenses of the city for the coming year, submitted to the council by City Manager J. W. Price, makes it possible for another reduction of ten cents on the hundred dollars in the levy, according to Mayor L. E. Miller. Council will make the levy at the regular meeting tonight, and the rate will be fixed at $1.25, a reduction of 10 cents. For many years the city tax rate stood at $1.45, but the present council reduced this a year ago, and now another substantial decrease is possible. This is the result, not of increased assessment, as that was insignificant this year, but because of careful and economic government. There has been no impairment in efficiency in any department, but the city's affairs have been brought down to a business basis, and all unnecessary expenses have been lopped off. This is the lowest rate ever levied in the city. In the following statement Mayor Miller outlines the reasons why the council has been able to announce this and past reductions: "With progressive economy as the slogan the city council, through the co-operation of the city manager, department heads and employees in general, much has been accomplished during the past year for the betterment of the city. The streets have been improved, conditions at the municipal power plant have been placed in at least 50 per cent better condition than they were a year ago. The city park never looked so beautiful and, never before have so many people enjoyed Anaheim's beautiful park, its playground and other activities. All of this has been accomplished by economical management and the city has kept within the tentative budget it set out to follow a year ago. "At that time the general funds contained $71,000. On the ninth of August this year the general fund contained $95,000, an accumulation of $24,000." "Let us give credit to whom credit is due—and much credit is due to the conscientious and intelligent management of City Manager J. W. Price and the members of the council to which he is responsible. It is not always good salaries and wages that make expenses high, but to the contrary, competent officials, properly paid render more efficient service, and prove a valuable asset to the city. "Because of these facts the city council, after careful consideration of the budget prepared by City Manager Price finds it possible to again lower the tax 10 cents per hundred dollars on assessed valuation for the year of 1928-29, still permitting the city to start the year with a good surplus." Recolpts from all sources last year, including taxes collected under the old rate—$1.35 per hundred dollars—based on a total valuation of $11,135,890, totalled $145,503.88. This year the reduced rate of $1.25 per hundred is Swing Addresses Knights of Pythias Congressman Talks on Necessities of the Boulder Dam In his circling throughout the district Congressman Phil Swinger dropped into Anaheim Monday evenings and made an address to the Knights of Pythias at their hall. His coming was not announced as there was no certainty that he would be able to get here, consequently his audience was not as large as it otherwise would have been. The judge devoted his talk mainly to a discussion of the Boulder dam project. He is the champion of the movement in the lower house of congress, and succeeded in getting his bill through at the last session of congress. It was held up in the senate, but is the first thing on the calendar when the next session opens. In his speech he declared that the salvation of the great southwest depended on the impounding and conservation of the water now going to waste down the channel of the great Colorado river. Water level in the wells of this region, he said, has lowed during the past year from 5 to 20 feet, and disaster will certainly follow unless steps are speedily taken to utilize the vast flood now rolling down the river and losing itself in the ocean. California's future depends on its water supply, and harnessing the Colorado river is the best solution out of the problem now confronting us. LOCAL Mail Carrier Baum has returned from a two-weeks' vacation in the San Bernardino mountains, accompanied by his family, and is again hitting the high places on his route. Bird Beebe Sued For Heavy Damages Suit has been filed in superior court against Bird V. Beebe by Elmer D. Ball, who asks $65,000 damages because he alleges Beebe failed to live up to a contract which stipulated that Ball was to farm 10 acres of land in San Diego county for Beebe for a period of 10 years. Ball claimed that he was to receive half of the increase in value of the land, but that Beebe failed to keep his ditorium With W Orchards in the Speakers Declare Will Be A Profile the Growers; Promises Excellent More than 500 persons and their wives, go Saturday to attend the field day meet of the nut Growers' association was held in the high school J. J. Dwyer of this city man. All the growers over the crop now which will soon be harmed it will not be as large enal crop of last year, to be of excellent quality too, are anticipated. The principal speech was W. T. Webber, on California Walnut citation. In his ad an optimistic view of this year. He stated and 12 per cent of its nominal crop still remain of the holdover large higher grade pay out that last year's cent greater than the crop in the history of walnut industry, this handling of the yield cult. Only the strongly cohesion of California association made posing of this phenomenon it was marketed, they' He outlined, in detail termed advertising begun by the association stated that the hope this campaign will stil tion of walnuts to suc ceirethe hold-over stocks can before the new crop m their way into the ea hte Report that last walnut pool has been successfully and that expect to receive set after October flst. In the matter of th mated crop, considered been experienced, th e uneven set is reported state and an accurate o fthe new crop is im tin. He stated how have variously estimating yield will be between cent of last year's big importation of force expected to provide a tion for the California season, he stated. A. W. Christie, man department of C C Growers' association, a lier of the division of p uf california of California, wer on the morning session Christie outlined "T Overheating in Dehydro ing his remarks with ho f heavy losses susti Because of these facts the city council, after careful consideration of the budget prepared by City Manager Price finds it possible to again lower the tax 10 cents per hundred dollars on assessed valuation for the year of 1928-29, still permitting the city to start the year with a good surplus. Recolpts from all sources last year, including taxes collected under the old rate—$1.35 per hundred dollars—based on a total valuation of $11,135,890, totalled $145,503.88. This year the reduced rate of $1.25 per hundred is based on an assessed valuation of approximately $11,200,000. This year the city manager has prepared a budget which calls for expenditures of $434,983.11 which includes setting aside an emergency fund of $15,000. The estimated receipts from all sources, including taxes, are $441,640.15. Economical administration of the police department last year, under Chief J. S. Martin and the council's police committee headed by Councilman A. W. Franzen, resulting in a shaving of more than $6000 from the estimates. Sewer cost estimates were shaded $2150, police court expenses about $300; street watering, $1500; trash collection, $1000; street cleaning department, $4000; water department maintenance, $3000; and city park plunge $500. This is a total of more than $18,000 saved. All of this has been accomplished without sacrificing anything absolutely essential to the welfare and progress of the city. Mayor Miller points out, adding that the council will continue to follow its past policy of economical progress for the benefits of the city and taxpayers. 500 CLUB Mrs. W. E. Alexander, Jr., of Los Angeles, entertained the "500" club, at the home of her sister Miss Sophie Rimpau on Tuesday afternoon. After enjoying a delightful 1 o'clock luncheon the ladies spent the afternoon playing the game of "500." Miss Sophie Rimpau won the first prize and Mrs. James the second. Bird Beebe Sued For Heavy Damages Suit has been filed in superior court against Bird V. Beebe by Elmer D. Ball, who asks $65,000 damages because he alleges Beebe failed to live up to a contract which stipulated that Ball was to farm 10 acres of land in San Diego county for Beebe for a period of 10 years. Ball claimed that he was to receive half of the increase in value of the land, but that Beebe failed to keep his agreement to provide water, implements and labor, so the increase of value was checked. Instead of being worth $1000 per acre as it would have been if the agreement had been kept, Ball claims the land is worth only $400. Ball claims $63,000 damages. St. Joseph's Academy To Open Monday Three hundred pupils will be in their seats on the opening of St. Joseph's Academy for the new term next Monday. These are the day pupils who do not board at the academy. Classes for the boarding school and high school children opened last Monday with an enrollment of 58 boarders and 24 high school students and those numbers are expected to be increased considerably within the next few weeks. The sister superior said. The school is equipped to handle a total of 62 boarders. The day school pupils are all drawn from the parish of St. Boniface Catholic church, and with the exception of the hours they actually spend in the classrooms, they are under the supervision of the parish. It is explained. The sisters assisted by one lay teacher, Miss Inez Gleckner, well-known expression and dancing instructor, will again have charge of the classes this year. Last term the day school had a total average enrollment of 237 pupils and at least this many are expected when the new term opens next Monday. Short Course Citrus Definite word has just by the Farm Advisor University of California county will again be course for citrus grow as good news to many tended last year's session. The Anaheim Farm urgent communication sit requesting the co-committee will be a Anaheim Farm Center sist the Agricultural B in local arrangements. The sessions will be AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 13, 1928 OPPOSES TO LOWER CITY'S WALNUT MEN IN CONVENTION AT ANAHEIM MORE THAN 500 GATHER HERE SATURDAY AT ANNUAL FIELD MEET Session Held at High School Auditorium With Visit to Walnut Orchards in the Afternoon; Speakers Declare This Year Will Be a Profitable One for the Growers; Coming Crop Promises Excellent Quality More than 500 persons, walnut growers and their wives, gathered here last Saturday to attend the eighth annual field day meet of the California Walnut Growers' association. The session was held in the high school auditorium, J. J. Dwyer of this city acting as chair. No Shysters in Orange County Legal Circles If the state legislature goes on record at its next session as condemning "ambulance chasing" lawyers, there won't be any attorneys in Orange county whose cars will burn. Leonard Evans, of Anaheim, president of the Orange County Bar association, declared today. Action already has been taken by the State Bar association and industrial accident commission, frowning on the practice, and political observers are looking for some such action to be taken by the legislature. According to Evans, there is no case on record in this section in which an Orange county attorney has been guilty of the irregularity referred to. "We have heard of outside attorneys coming here to indulge in the practice," Evans said, "but that is something which cannot be used to discredit the legal profession here." While the practice has been reported as most flagrant in larger cities, even the towns of lesser population have been known to suffer, according to reports from Sacramento. BUSINESS GOOD ACCORDING TO MERCHANTS OPTIMISM PREVAILS AT MERCHANTS' ANNUAL MEETING MONDAY C. R. Nelson Elected President for Coming Year, and Dave Morris Vice-President; Leslie Cranborne of Los Angeles Makes Address Advocating Co-Operative Action; Congressman Swing Talks Briefly A spirit of optimism pervaded the annual meeting of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' association, held at the Elks' clubhouse Monday evening. Business conditions in the city were good at the present time, and the speakers predicted a bright future in business circles. C. R. Nelson, of the firm of 10,000 Closing The More than 400 captains fail Orange County Fair associates host to: Orangetown and supervises counties. Support at the fair Schumacher, range county John Mitchell bers of the Green, San D. J. E. McGrane supervisor, a nardino county Shalaugh Or agent, also with The twelfth to history as Orange County main tents o acres, a thirteenth before. The was more than of the previous exhibits we than previous. The curtai More than 500 persons, walnut growers and their wives, gathered here last Saturday to attend the eighth annual field day meet of the California Walnut Growers' association. The session was held in the high school auditorium, J. J. Dwyer of this city acting as chairman. All the growers were optimistic over the crop now on the trees, which will soon be harvested, and while it will not be as large as the phenomenal crop of last year, the nuts promise to be of excellent quality. Good prices, too, are anticipated. The principal speaker at the meet was W. T. Webber, sales manager of the California Walnut Growers' association. In his address he gave an optimistic view of the outlook for this year. He stated that between 10 and 12 per cent of last season's phenomenal crop still remains to be sold, most of the holdover nuts being of the large, higher grade packs. He pointed out that last year's yield was 42 per cent greater than the largest previous crop in the history of the California walnut industry, this fact making the handling of the yield extremely difficult. Only the strongly cemented membership of the California Walnut Growers' association made possible the marketing of this phenomenal crop as well as it was marketed, the speaker declared. He outlined, in detail, plans for a determined advertising campaign to begin by the association at once, and stated that the hope is entertained that this campaign will stimulate consumption of walnuts to such an extent that the hold-over stocks can be disposed of before the new crop nuts begin to find their way into the eastern markets. He reported that last season's shelled walnut pool has been completed very successfully and that the growers may expect to receive settlements shortly after October fast. In the matter of this season's estimated crop, considerable difficulty has been experienced, the speaker said. An uneven set is reported throughout the state and an accurate idea of the size of the new crop is impossible to obtain. He stated, however, that experts have variously estimated that the coming yield will be between 54 to 60 per cent of last year's big crop. Importation of foreign nuts is not expected to provide as much competition for the California walnuts this season, he stated. A. W. Christie, manager of the field department of the California Walnut Growers' association, and W. H. Chandler of the division of pomology, University of California, were other speakers on the morning session. Christie outlined "The Danger of Overheating in Dehydration," illustrating his remarks with specific instances of heavy losses sustained by growers. New Statute Blocks Write-In Campaign Under the Law Supervisor Schumacher Elected at Primary It has been rumored that an effort would be made among the disgruntled to inaugurate a write-in campaign in an effort to defeat Supervisor William Schumacher in the November election. If there is any truth in it the promoters have been effectually blocked by County Clerk J. M. Backs, who cites the new law enacted only two years ago, according to which he was elected at the August primary, and there can be no contest in November for an office already filled. Furthermore Mr. Schumacher has already received his certificate of election. "His name won't even have to go on the ballot," Backs said. "There won't be any space that could be used for a write-in campaign. He is elected already." Schumacher's success marks the first time in Orange county that a supervisor has been definitely assured of his place in the primary. The state recognized the possibility of election in a primary two years ago, in the following words, Backs explained: "Any candidate for judicial, school, county, township or other non-partisan office who shall secure a majority of the votes cast at the primary election shall be elected." Schumacher received more votes than the combined totals of the two candidates who ran against him. To Assess Growers One Dollar a Car A spirit of optimism pervaded the annual meeting of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' association, held at Elks clubhouse Monday evening. Business conditions in the city were good at the present time, and the speakers predicted a bright future in business circles. C. R. Nelson, of the firm Riddle & Nelson, was elected president for the coming year, and Dave Morris was chosen vice-president. M. Leslie Cranborne of Los Angeles, president of the National Co-Operative service, was the chief speaker, his subject being the "Value of Co-Operation." He told of the advantages of co-operation in marketing, not only in this country, but in other sections of the world. The question of a Hallowe'en parade was brought up and was enthusiastically endorsed by all of the merchants present. While no action was taken it was decided that steps would be taken to stage it at the proper time, as it has become one of the annual events of Anaheim. George Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, read a letter from a fruit distributing firm in Palestine, asking about the orange show. Also Harry Horn, who has just returned from a trip through Montana and Idaho told of being asked in several towns that he visited for facts concerning the show, and also he found circulars advertising the event almost everywhere he went. The publicity committee reported progress on a sign posting program that is soon to be inaugurated for the purpose of both advertising and directing people to Anaheim. Congressman Phil Swing, who is making an annual visit around his district, was introduced, and thanked Orange county as a whole for the fine support given him at the last and previous elections. Ted Craig, who at the primaries was elected to the state assembly, was also present and tendered his thanks for the support given him. President Nelson issued a statement in which he stressed the fact that the Merchants' and Manufacturers' association of Anaheim is not a closed corporation, but is intended for every merchant in the city, large or small, man or woman. He particularly invited all merchants of the city, whether or not members of the association, to bring their troubles and ideas to the association, assuring them they would be accorded every possible consideration and assistance. He declared it would be the aim of the new officers to make the association representative of 100 per cent of the mercantile and manufacturing activity of Anaheim. O. V. Knowlton Dies At Fullerton Home Importation of foreign nuts is not expected to provide as much competition for the California walnuts this season, he stated. A. W. Christie, manager of the field department of the California Walnut Growers' association, and W. H. Chandler of the division of pomology, University of California, were other speakers on the morning session. Christie outlined "The Danger of Overheating in Dehydration," illustrating his remarks with specific instances of heavy losses sustained by growers and marketing associations through the use of too high temperatures in the operation of walnut dehydrators. He stated that the use of dehydrators to replace sun-drying is growing rapidly, stating that during the coming season some 350 dehydrators are expected to be in use throughout the state and that between one-half and two-thirds of the present crop of the state would be dried in this manner. Nuts, overheated in the drying process, become rancid and unsaleable, he declared. In the afternoon the visitors were driven to the ranches of Samuel Kroemer and M. L. Hall at Placentia, where W. B. Hooper, walnut specialist, and Harold E. Wahlberg, county farm advisor, spoke. Short Course for Citrus Growers Definite word has just been received by the Farm Advisor's office from the University of California that Orange county will again be awarded a short course for citrus growers. This comes as good news to many growers who attended last year's sessions at Orange. The Anaheim Farm Center had sent urgent communications to the University requesting the course. It will be held this year at Anaheim. Committees will be appointed by the Anaheim Farm Center this week to assist the Agricultural Extension Service in local arrangements, housing, etc. The sessions will begin November 5. Any candidate for judicial, school, county, township or other non-partisan office who shall secure a majority of the votes cast at the primary election shall be elected." Schumacher received more votes than the combined totals of the two candidates who ran against him. To Assess Growers One Dollar a Car Proposal to Raise Fund For Fire Protection Orange county citrus growers, whose lands are irrigated with water conserved in the San Bernardino mountains, may be asked to contribute one dollar for each carload of fruit shipped for the purpose of helping to match federal government appropriations for co-operative construction of firebreaks in the San Bernardino National forest, if a new financing scheme, proposed by Francis Cuttle, president of the Tri-Counties Water Conservation association, is adopted. In Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties last year approximately 21,500 carloads of fruit were shipped from groves using this water, according to the report from San Bernardino. It was pointed out that this production would have been more than equal to the task of matching the $20,000 by the government set aside for use in fire protection in the San Bernardino mountains under provision that it be matched, dollar for dollar, by private interests. Cuttle's proposal it is contended, would not place an excessive burden on anyone. If a grower reaps a heavy crop he would pay more, whereas if his crop is small, his contribution would be lessened. The proposed tax would be about two-tenths of a cent per box. The scheme, it was said. Principal orange growers and exchanges will be approached by Cuttle during the next few weeks regarding O. V. Knowlton Dies At Fullerton Home O. V. Knowlton, one of the well-known residents of Northern Orange county, died at his home in Fullerton Sunday afternoon from injuries received when he was knocked down by an automobile Thursday. Mr. Knowlton was 84 years of age, and was a veteran of the Civil War. He was the last survivor of the charter members of Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., and took a prominent part in the affairs of the post. At the age of sixteen he enlisted in the 17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war. He was wounded in the hip in one of the last battles, but was not crippled, although the wound always troubled him. Mr. Knowlton came to Anaheim 42 years ago, and after living here several years moved to Fullerton, where he engaged in ranching. He leaves three sons and two daughters. METHODIST CONFERENCE Rev. Dr. Haywood of White Temple Methodist Episcopal church will attend the annual conference at Santa Barbara on Tuesday, the 25th inst., and will be absent several days. He will drive up, leaving here at 5 o'clock in the morning, and will be accompanied by Mrs. Haywood. The doctor's friends hereabout, and they are legion, will indulge the hope that he will be returned to his pastorate for another year. His ministry here has been most successful, and he has greatly endearced himself, not only to his congregation, but to the entire population as well. VALUE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S CROPS IN 1927 Orchard Crops $32,854,852.53 Truck Crops 2,122,910.00 Field Crops 3,815,750.63 CITY'S TAX LEVY 10,000 Present Closing Night of The County Fair More than 10,000 persons saw the curtains fall on the twelfth annual Orange County Fair Saturday. The Fair association Saturday night was host to Orange County supervisors and supervisors from neighboring counties. Supervisors at the banquet at the fair grounds were William Schumacher, chairman of the Orange county board of supervisors; John Mitchell, Willard Smith, members of the board. Mrs. Mildred Green, San Diego county supervisor; J. E. McGregor, Riverside county supervisor, and C. E. Grier, San Bernardino county supervisor. F. W. Shalaugh, Orange county purchasing agent, also was present. The twelfth annual fair passed into history as the most elaborate of Orange County Fairs. The eight main tents of the fair covered five acres, a third more space than ever before. The premium list of $16,000 was more than a $100 more than that of the previous year. The number of exhibits was nearly a third more than previously. The curtain fell on the 1928 fair Saturday night at the end of the PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN TUESDAY MORNING TWO THOUSAND PUPILS AND STUDENTS RESUME LABORS AT THE DESK Registration of Grammar Grades Slightly Below Last Year's Figure, But Late Comers Will Swell the Roll; La Palma Mexican School to Open in Four Weeks; St. Joseph's Academy Will Open on Monday Next Two thousand youngsters of Anaheim, students and pupils of the high high and grammar schools, gathered up their books Tuesday morning and hiked to the various buildings where they belong, and where they will labor in the pursuit of knowledge until the Plans Are Laid For Improvements Council and Chamber of Commerce Working Together At a recent joint meeting of the chamber of commerce and the city council, plans were made for a number of civic improvements in which both bodies are mutually interested. The matter of oiling and graveling La Palma street was discussed, it being agreed that this should be done at an early date. This street, which runs east and west, terminates at Redondo Beach on the west and on the east at the Canyon road. The thoroughfare is an important artery of travel, as it is the outlet to Riverside and vicinity. Recently, the planning commission of Los Angeles made plans to build the road 200 feet wide to the Orange county line. The oiling and graveling will be done within the city limits. The street will be about 60 feet wide through this city. Palm street is to be oiled, graveled and widened, it was decided, from Vermont street to Ocean avenue. The lighting system of the business portion of the city received particular attention. The system now in use in this part of the city was installed a number of years ago, and it was said, is capable of carrying but 110 volts. A project to replace the lights used at present with more modern ones to conform with those installed in the residential district about a year ago receive the approval of both organizations. In past years, caring for the water that flowed into the city from Carbon canyon has constituted quite a problem to city authorities and definite action will be taken in the solving of this problem before the winter rains. For a number of years efforts have been made to secure the entry of the Pacific Electric railway system into the city. Effort will be continued along this line. The problem will be approached from a different angle than has been used heretofore. Slightly Below Last Year's Figure, But Late Comers Will Swell the Roll; La Palma Mexican School to Open in Four Weeks; St. Joseph's Academy Will Open on Monday Next Two thousand youngsters of Anaheim, students and pupils of the high high and grammar schools, gathered up their books Tuesday morning and hiked to the various buildings where they belong, and where they will labor in the pursuit of knowledge until the vacation, date next June gives them their liberty again. Registration for the opening day was not quite as large as was anticipated, but many stragglers will come in later to swell the roll. In the high school 675 students were in attendance the opening day, but this number will be augmented within a few days. It is expected the total enrollment will be considerably over 700. The total registration for the five grammar schools which opened Tuesday was 1425, which was something of a disappointment to Superintendent Gauer, who expected last year's enrollment for the opening day to be surpassed. On the contrary it lacked eight of reading last year's total for the opening day. How many will be added during the coming days cannot be conjectured. The La Palma Mexican school will not open for a month, as the pupils will be needed during the next four weeks to assist in the walnut harvest. It is estimated that 120 will register at that school. St. Joseph's Academy will open next Monday with 300 day pupils and nearly a hundred borders. Registration at the five grammar schools which opened Tuesday was as follows: Fremont ..... 439 Central ..... 327 Citron ..... 283 Lincoln ..... 185 Broadway ..... 188 Every school showed a slight decrease over last year's figures with the exception of Fremont, which had an enrollment of 439 last year against 445 this year. The appointment of Mrs. Hattie Eden by Principal J. A. Clayes to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Lucille Bickley, dramatic and public speaking instructor, was ratified by the high school board Tuesday night. Mrs. Eden comes from the White Preparatory school in Berkeley, and has the reputation of being a competent instructor. MRS. D. W. HATFIELD DIES Mrs. Sarah Louisa Hatfield, wife of D. W. Hatfield, an employee in the City Engineer's office, died at her home, 700 East Sycamore street, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Hatfield was aged 78 years and came to Anaheim with her family 24 years ago from Iowa. Funeral services held from Rockefeller Terry and Dahlia Shop Opens At the Park Friday Mystery Queen to Be Introduced and Crowned Saturday Night By C. N. P. A. Service Flower lovers of Southern California are invited to the Sixth Annual Dahlia Show to be given by the Buena Park Women's club at the Masonic Temple in Buena Park, Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15. The fact that the competition is open to any amateur grower has resulted in an unusual number of entries which include dahlias of every size, from the giant of the specie to the one-inch pompom, every imaginable color and every known variety. Prizes will be awarded for the largest dahlia, the smallest dahlia, the best group display, the choicest bloom from the various varieties, etc. In addition to the flower show guests will witness a fine entertainment program, the main feature of which will be the coronation ceremony on Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. At that time the mysterious Dahlia Queen will be crowned. The Mystery Dahlia Queen is to be an Orange County girl. Her identity is as yet unknown. She was selected by drawing at a special meeting of the Weekly Newspaper Publishers' association of Orange County at Seal Beach several weeks ago. The show officially opens at 2 o'clock MRS. D. W. HATFIELD DIES Mrs. Sarah Louisa Hatfield, wife of D. W. Hatfield, an employee in the City Engineer's office, died at her home, 700 East Sycamore street, on Saturday evening. Mrs. Hatfield was aged 78 years and came to Anaheim with her family 24 years ago from Iowa. Funeral services were held from the Backs, Terry and Campbell funeral parlor on Monday. Dr. Benjamin C. Haywood, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, officiated and Mrs. Walter Ross sang. Pallbearers were W. B. Parrett, Arthur and Earl Waldler, Roland Ingram, Lambert Hudspeth and William Wagner. Interment was in Anaheim cemetery. Deceased is survived by her husband, a son, Everett, and granddaughter, Lucille Hatfield of Anaheim and a daughter, Mrs. C. Lansing of Iowa. REGISTER If you have not yet registered, get your name on the great register and qualify yourself to vote at the November election. This is a duty every person owes his country, and the man who englects it is a slacker, and has no right to object of public affaire are not conducted to suit him. Every loyal citizen should register and vote. Friday, September 14 and the program is as follows: Friday Afternoon, 2:30—String ensemble, readings and vocal numbers. Friday Evening, 8:00—Male chorus of variety numbers, quartets, etc. Saturday Afternoon, 2:30—Musical, dancing and vocal program. Saturday Evening, 8:00—Coronation Ceremony, Mystery Dahlia Queen and her Court. Buena Park in Orange county is easily accessible. All are invited.