anaheim-gazette 1928-09-20

LOCAL BREVITIES Judge J. S. Howard, central committeeman, has a quantity of Republican literature and Hoover badges which he is distributing to all who call and enquire for them. The headquarters at Los Angeles keeps him supplied and the judge asks everybody who wants to read facts on the political situation or to wear a Hoover badge to call at his office. A squadron of four airplanes, led by Col. Charles A. Lindbergh flew over Anaheim Monday. The flyers were headed for Santa Ana to attend the funeral of Lieut. J. J. Williams, who was the fifth member of the squadron, and was killed by a fall some days previously. The planes were flying in V-shaped formation, with one vacant place in the line-up where Lieut. Williams' plane belonged before it crashed to the ground. The Orange County Historical society will meet at Santa Ana Monday evening, September 24th. Wm. McPherson will review J. A. Graves' book, "Seventy Years In California," and T. E. Stephenson will talk on "Early Roads of Orange County." A site at the four corners at Santa Fe Springs has been chosen by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce for a sign that is to indicate the direction in which Anaheim lies from this point and to tell some of the advantages of the city. Members of the Philathea class of the First Presbyterian Sunday school will hold their first social meeting of the year at the home of Miss Helen Ackley at her home in Fullerton. Miss Ackley is the newly elected president of the class. Mrs. H. A. Johnson is the class teacher. There are about 25 members. Frank Ovelman of this city and James J. Coleman of Long Beach returned the first of the week from an automobile trip to Medford, Ore., and other points North. Mr. Ovelman inspected a large new orchard in Medford which was off. Spectacular Fire At Santa Fe Springs Burning Well Shooting Flames 200 Feet Into the Air There was a black pall of smoke hanging in the western sky Monday morning which had driften here from the burning oil well at Santa Fe Springs. The well blew in with terrific force Sunday from the heavy pressure of gas, and in a short time the gas was ignited by friction. There were several narrow escapes by employees, but it not believed anybody was injured. The explosion was so powerful that the 120-foot steel derrick was blown 200 feet to Telegraph highway. Fire fighters expressed little hope of controlling the gas and oil gusher fire until the well sands in. Three wooden derricks and six automobiles already have been destroyed by the 200-foot flame. Fire fighters planned to continue dynamiting the gasser, in the hope of controlling it. Meantime, scores of Anaheim citizens, lured by the spectacular fire, continued to visit the Santa Fe Springs field. An immense pall of smoke, emanating from the burning well, was visible from here and elsewhere in the county. The gas blowout shook the country within a radius of several miles of the Santa Fe Springs field. So intense was the heat, that an hour after the blast, fire fighters were unable to approach closer than 1000 feet. Reports from the field were that the well lost what is known in drilling circles as "circulation" and that the drilling fluid reached such a low level that the gas pressure got out of control and lifted the entire rig several hundred feet to the Telegraph road. The rush of gas continued for a half hour. Then, after the hole was freed of drilling fluid, the pure gas began to flow. Friction caused by rockshind the right ear and to have been instantaneously sprayed on the bedroom. Mr. and Mrs. Eschrich Monday morning and home until after midnight mented on the fact that room was closed and there might be ill, attempted door was locked. Fea Funk might have taken called Chief of Police J. Officer E. A. Beard. The body was cold and that Miss Funk took her Eschrich family left. The note found by her dressed ot her sister, Mison, of Long Beach. I intense suffering, of nil sleep. She asked her sister news as gently as possible mother, residing in the Edison Company Municipal By a vote of more than citizens of Tehachapi, just held in that city, their municipally-operated tem to the Southern Co company, thereby obt reduction in lighting to the election, the proposal proved by the unanimity city trustees and was recommended by the Terber of Commerce. It was stipulated in the proceeds from the municipal electric system to pay off all outstanding electric bonds, making reduction in the tax rate. The rate for lighting the municipal system kept lowatt-hour. With this sale, according to district manager for this pary in that territory, reduced to 5.6 cents a which is the Edison son throughout Southern Co also stated that the district will make extensive additions to the distribution Members of the Philathen class of the First Presbyterian Sunday school will hold their first social meeting of the year at the home of Miss Helen Ackley at her home in Fullerton. Miss Ackley is the newly elected president of the class. Mrs. H. A. Johnson is the class teacher. There are about 25 members. Frank Ovelman of this city and James J. Coleman of Long Beach returned the first of the week from an automobile trip to Medford, Ore., and other points North. Mr. Ovelman inspected a large pear orchard in Medford, which was offered him in trade for property here, but he returns home more than ever satisfied that Anaheim is the place where he wants to live. He brought several boxes of excellent pairs with him which are of particularly fine flavor. Fred L. Hall of San Francisco, Ross Williams of the same city, and George Close of Los Angeles, members of the Hall Advertising Co., one of the largest concerns of its kind on the coast, were in town yesterday and made a very pleasant call at this office. LAND FOR ORANGES 80 beautiful acres near Cucamonga. Citrus on three sides. Original water rights. $350.00 per acre. DREYFUS, Box P, San Mateo, Calif. 9-6-4t Fullerton Woman Commits Suicide A bullet from a 38-calibre gun Monday ended the suffering of Miss Mabel Funk, 35, proprietor of the Vogue shop, 109 North Spadra street, Fullerton. A note found near the body explained that she had been ill for several weeks and not able to sleep. The body was discovered at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning by Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Eschrich, of 325 West Amerige, with whom Miss Funk lived. The bullet entered the head from be- HEAVIEST FRANK Julian C. "Pooley" guard of the San Diego academy, is the heavy Coach Leo Calland's Southern California free season. Whittler, who a guard berth cinched a team, weighs 253 pounds player on the squad in Stephens, quarterback Los Angeles Polytechnic weights about 150 pounds 1925 CHRYSLER Strictly Stock With 111,000 Miles on Speedometer, Officially Checked Breaks All Road Runs Between Phoenix, Ariz., and With 111,000 Miles on Speedometer, Officially Checked Breaks All Road Runs Between Phoenix, Ariz., and Time—7 hours and 31 minutes; 480 miles in 451 minute 63.8 miles per hour. This Chrysler was owned and driven in the endurance employed by Henry A. Baldwin, who spons See the RECORD BREAKING Now On Display at Our Showroom Henry A. Bal CHRYSLERS ANAHEIM hind the right ear and death is believed to have been instantaneous. The body was sprawled on the bed of Miss Funk's room. Mr. and Mrs. Eechrich left home early Monday morning and did not return home until after midnight. They commented on the fact that Miss Funk's room was closed and thinking that she might be ill, attempted to enter. The door was locked. Fearing that Miss Funk might have taken her life they called Chief of Police J. M. Pearson and Officer E. A. Beard. The body was cold and it is believed that Miss Funk took her life soon after the Eechrich family left the house. The note found by officers was addressed to her sister, Mrs. F. O. Peterson, of Long Beach. In it she told of intense suffering, of nights without sleep. She asked her sister to break the news as gently as possible to their mother, residing in the East. Edison Company Buys Municipal Plant By a vote of more than 20 to 1, the citizens of Tehachapi, in an election just held in that city, decided to sell their municipally-operated electric system to the Southern California Edison company, thereby obtaining a large reduction in lighting rates. Prior to the election, the proposed sale was approved by the unanimous vote of the city trustees and was also strongly recommended by the Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce. It was stipulated in the vote that the proceeds from the sale of the municipal electric system shall be used to pay off all outstanding water and electric bonds, making a substantial reduction in the tax rate. The rate for lighting service from the municipal system has ten cents a kilowatt-hour. With the completion of the sale, according to L. S. Tudor, district manager for the Edison company in that territory, the rate will be reduced to 5.6 cents a kilowatt-hour, which is the Edison schedule applying throughout Southern California. Tudor also stated that the company immediately will make extensive repairs and additions to the distributing system. New Project for Water Conservation Proposal to Build Dam in Santiago Canyon Now Considered Plans for a million-dollar water storage project, involving one and possibly two dams in Santiago canyon appeared to be assured, crowning nearly 20 years of effort and negotiation between the Irvine company, the John T. Carpenter Water company, of El Modena, and the Serrano Water association of Villa Park. A dam 120 feet in height, capable of storing 27,000 acre feet of water, or almost as much as would be used by the interested territory in three seasons, is the major feature of the conservation project as it has been tentatively agreed upon. It is said. A second or supplementary dam of 12,000 acre feet capacity may also be built. Agreements between the Irvine company and the two water companies, each of which has formed a water district under the Wright act in order to participate in the project, have been tentatively reached and are expected to be actually signed this fall, according to announcement. The districts then would be called on to vote bonds before construction could start. The entire project could be constructed in one year, it is estimated. Participation of Orange county, from the standpoint of flood control, is likewise in prospect, it was announced. The county, as a part of its flood control program, might enlarge upon the main dam of the prospect, or might build the lower, supplementary dam. The main dam would be built in the canyon, above the county park, at the location once known as the "fourth crossing," or "Man-cow rock." It would be an earth-fill dam. The proposed lower or supplementary dam for excess water would be located at the river ranch, a mile below the county park. The main items of the plan have been decided and agreed upon, it is said; only minor phases in the wording of the agreement remaining to be worked out. Build the dam or dams, under suitable contracts with the Irvine company. The present water consumption of the El Modena and Villa Park districts is estimated at 5000 acre feet per year, so that the main dam with 27,000 acre feet capacity would be counted on, it is said, to take care of consumption, estimating another 5000 acre feet adjustment for the Irvine company, for three years, once it is full. The present water consumption of the El Modena and Villa Park districts is estimated at 5000 acre feet per year. Allowing an equal allotment to the Irvine company, it is expected that the main dam proposed, with its 27,000 acre storage capacity, would once filled, take care of consumption for three years, even during a protracted drought. This dam would not, however, be planned for floor control. Thus the county would still have that responsibility in connection with its county-wide water program, as the Santiago canyon dam might be full when the flood season begins and would have no effect upon the flood waters. Therefore, it is said, there has been discussion, though no definite decision, of a proposal for the county to either add to the main dam, or take over the building of the supplementary dam for flood control. Check Artists Operating Here With the approach of the fall season the annual influx of phoney "check artists" has apparently began here, according to various reports of their successful or attempted operations that have reached the Anaheim police. Several merchants have complained to police that they have been fleeced out of small amounts by purchasers of merchandise who have tendered worthless checks in payment. Quick action on the part of E. C. Hughes, a grocer at 747 North Los Angeles street, saved him $12 and nearly resulted in the capture of a check operator. When a young man appeared at the store and sought to get a $12 check on a local bank cashed Hughes called the bank and learned the check was worthless. In the meantime he called the police but the owner of the check Buenas The Orange County Friday of the Buena Pla carried out very hibits were muu ever before; these dred exhibitors; Park and John have the largest silver cup; while Trapp for two by Mr. Burch; and Mr. Trapp awarded as co-founder Fullerton. A gue each afternoon ing event was mystery queen; attendants were County Weekly society. Miss of Mr. and Mrs. High school; re Dahilas and Mr Alamitos; Miss Costa Mesa; Mr Newport Beach ton of Buena Pla The brave little train beared the crown bearing Buena Pla's ry Sears of A coronation rite. Buena Park opened its door night with a Koch secretary; mere acting at A Premiere shown; also new and special on building; which reinforced graft of cream stuccions are in rec 17 by 34; with side. There are opera chairs; and the second floor was secured for efforts of der. W. E. Principal Thee manager; Mr. in a three-row The rate for lighting service from the municipal system has ten cents a kilowatt-hour. With the completion of the sale, according to L. S. Tudor, district manager for the Edison company in that territory, the rate will be reduced to 5.6 cents a kilowatt-hour, which is the Edison schedule applying throughout Southern California. Tudor also stated that the company immediately will make extensive repairs and additions to the distributing system. "An indirect benefit will also accrue to our people, due to the fact that the Edison company as a private utility pays taxes to the State and Federal Governments amounting to approximately ten per cent of its gross income, whereas no taxes are paid under municipal operation," said L. J. Kanstein, Mayor of Tehachapi. HEAVIEST FRESHMAN Jullan C. "Pooley" Whittier, star guard of the San Diego Army and Navy academy, is the heaviest player on Coach Leo Caland's University of Southern California freshman team this season. Whittier, who seems to have a guard berth cinched on the yearling team, weighs 253 pounds. The lightest player on the squad is probably Barry Stephens, quarterback on last year's Los Angeles Polytechnic team. Stephens weights about 150 pounds. Smith has been devoting his efforts to such a project since 1910. The first engineering report of the project was filed as early as 1913. The late William Bathgate was formerly associated with him in representing the Serrano Water association, while L. W. Evans and W. H. Flippen represent the John T. Carpenter company. Former Judge R. L. Williams is counsel for the two districts. While exact details of the agreement have not been disclosed, it is known that a decision has been reached regarding equitable division of construction costs and division of the water stored. The two water districts would have reached the Annaheim police. Several merchants have complained to police that they have been fleeced out of small amounts by purchasers of merchandise who have tendered worthless checks in payment. Quick action on the part of E. C. Hughes, a grocer at 747 North Los Angeles street, saved him $12 and nearly resulted in the capture of a check operator. When a young man appeared at the store and sought to get a $12 check on a local bank cashed Hughes called the bank and learned the check was worthless. In the meantime he called the police but the owner of the check had disappeared and was not located. Merchants are warned by Chief J. S. Martin to identify all persons who seek to have checks cashed. He points out that the police may trail and capture the "artists" but that will not protect the merchant from loss. Beekeeper's Hold Picnic at Balboa Three days of conference and picnicking will be enjoyed by the keeekepers of Southern California next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 20, 21 and 22 at Balboa according to announcement from the Farm Advisor's office this morning. P. L. Crump, chairman of the Orange County Beekeeper's Department, is urging all Orange county honeymen to attend with their families as these sessions will offer an unusual opportunity to meet honey producers from other parts of the South. The Fraternal Beekeeper's Club of Southern California will have charge of the program. Speakers from San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Kern counties have been scheduled to talk on important and timely topics of the industry. Frank E. Todd, State Bee Inspector from Sacramento will be one of the listinguished guests of the conference, according to Roy K. Bishop, Orange county inspector. The program starts each morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Balboa pavilion. Picnic lunch each day will be prepared by a committee of the club. Growers Institute Meets at Lindsay It is announced that on Friday, September 21, at Lindsay, the Institute for citrus growers will be held under auspices of the Southern California Citrus Growers' Department in co-operation with the Tulare County Farm bureau. Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg states that this Institute takes the place of the one which is usually held in Southern California during the early part of the summer and was planned for Central California this year for the purpose of giving the southern growers an opportunity to visit the citrus districts of Tulare county, as well as to listen to a program which will be of interest to all citrus growers. Those who are planning to attend will do well to arrange to attend the Institute on Friday, as well as the field tour Road Records Ariz., and Los Angeles les in 451 minutes—an average speed of les per hour. in the endurance test by Lloyd Groover, Baldwin, who sponsored the run. be the BEAKING CAR at Our Showrooms M. Baldwin RYSLERS FULLERTON rus Growers' Department in co-operation with the Tulare County Farm Bureau. Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg states that this Institute takes the place of the one which is usually held in Southern California during the early part of the summer and was planned for Central California this year for the purpose of giving the southern growers an opportunity to visit the citrus districts of Tulare county, as well as to listen to a program which will be of interest to all citrus growers. Those who are planning to attend will do well to arrange to attend the Institute on Friday, as well as the field tour on Saturday, visiting a number of interesting orchards in Tulare county. The following is the program for the two days: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 1. "Relationship of the Laboratory to Orchard Practice," Dr. I. G. MacBeth, Lefflingwell Rancho, Whittier. 2. "Some Recent Developments in Soil Investigations," Prof. D. R. Hoagland, Division of Plant Nutrition, University of California. 3. "Citrus Trips," E. A. McGregor, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 4. "Some Phases of Orchard Heatings," Floyd D. Young, U.S. Weather bureau. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 A special trip through some of the most interesting portions of Tulare county. At noon an address by H. C. Carr, vice-president, Bank of Italy. 4-H Agricultural Boy Raises Record Calf The Guernsey heifer calf raised by Herbert Douglas of the Katella club for his project, when exhibited at the recent Orange County Fair, won first place in its class and junior championship in the open competition, and first and grand championship in the Junior Fair. Although it lost to an older animal in the contest for grand champion of the breed, the judge is reported to have commended the calf highly as an almost perfect type. Herbert plans to exhibit her in the Junior Fair at Pennaa this week, where visitors from Orange county may see her. Buena Park News The Orange County Dahlia Show, held Friday and Saturday under the auspices of the Buena Park Woman's club, was carried out very successfully. The exhibits were much more numerous than ever before, there being over three hundred exhibitors. George Trapp of Buena Park and John Burch of Inglewood have the largest number of entries. The silver cup, which has been held by Mr. Trapp for two years, was won this year by Mr. Burch, he having won 66 points and Mr. Trapp 61. The silver cup awarded as community prize went to Fullerton. A good program was given each afternoon and evening. The crowning event was the crowning of the mystery queen, as the queen and her attendants were chosen by the Orange County Weekly Newspaper Men's association. Miss Irene Hylton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hylton, of Cypress, and sophomore in the Anaheim High school, reigned as Queen of the Dahlias and Miss Mickle Kane of Los Alamitos. Miss Martha Spaulding of Costa Mesa, Miss Hazel Cubbins of Newport Beach and Miss Eleanor Tippon of Buena Park were the attendants. The brave little page, Clay Orahood, the train bearer, Phyllis Gunby, and the crown bearer, Marjean King were Buena Park's little people. Mrs. Harry Scars of Anaheim, conducted the coronation rites. Buena Park's beautiful new theatre opened its doors to the public Tuesday night with a varied program. Sam Koch, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce acting as master of ceremonies. A premiere picture and comedy was shown, also numerous vaudeville acts and special orchestra numbers. The building, which is fireproof, being of reinforced granite with exterior finish of cream stucco. The interior decorations are in red and gold. The stage is 17 by 34, with dressing rooms on each side. There are 120 loge seas and 380 opera chairs, also two lounge rooms on the second floor. The theatre building was secured for Buena Park through the efforts of Ralph Maskey, subdivider. W. E. Emick, associator with Principal Theatre Co., is owner and manager. Mr. and Mrs. Emick will live in a three-room apartment on the second floor. Birch Offer Is Again Rejected Supervisors Decide to Allow Courts to Settle Long Drawn Out Case Attempts to settle the 1916 tax dispute between A. Otis Birch, Hirea oil operator, and the County of Orange without resorting to a court trial definitely failed after weeks of negotiating when Birch's compromise offer was rejected by the county supervisors. The board decided to let the court determine whether Birch is entitled to a refund of approximately $18,000 in taxes he paid under protest in connection with the 1916 assessment. For some years, starting with 1916, Birch carried his tax protests each year to the courts, losing each one with the exception of the first. The 1916 case also was lost in superior court, but Birch appealed and the district court of appeals reversed the superior court and sent the case back for a new trial. In efforts to avert another trial, Birch, through his attorney, Clyde Shoemaker, offered to compromise on a basis of reducing his $600,000 assessment to $100,000, claiming that he actually should have been assessed no more than the Fullerton oil company, owner of adjoining property, which was assessed $47,000. The supervisors, however, declined to make so radical a reduction of his assessment. "FOUR—FOURS" Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop entertained the Four—Fours club on Thursday evening. After enjoying a 7 o'clock dinner at a Buena Park cafe, the guests were entertained at the home of the hosts. The usual game of whist was played during the evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Ruth Smith and Fred Backs. Miss Winifred Melrose will entertain the club at its next meeting. SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH E. Adole and Emily Rev. Charles E. Malmann, Rector, Summer September 27th A Premiere picture and comedy was shown, also numerous vaudeville acts and special orchestra numbers. The building, which is fireproof, being of reinforced granite with exterior finish of cream stucco. The interior decorations are in red and gold. The stage is 17 by 34, with dressing rooms on each side. There are 120 loge seas and 380 opera chairs, also two lounge rooms on the second floor. The theatre building was secured for Buena Park through the efforts of Ralph Maskey, subdivider. W. E. Emick, associater with Principal Theatre Co., is owner and manager. Mr. and Mrs. Emick will live in a three-room apartment on the second floor of the building. A 75-lb. son was born to Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Spohn, Friday at the Compton Community hospital. Mr. Spohn who at present is working at Bakersfield, was here for the week-end to make the acquaintance of his son. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Everette of Huntington Beach, visited the Berkey families Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sayre of Fullerton, have moved to Homewood. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Payton spent several days with Mr. Payton's sister, Mrs. J. R. Gray of Artesia. The Ladies' Aid and Missionary society held an enjoyable pot luck dinner and meeting at the George Cole home on Grand avenue Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Horn and children visited relatives at Riverside Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop entertained the Four—Fours club on Thursday evening. After enjoying a 7 o'clock dinner at a Buena Park cafe, the guests were entertained at the home of the hosts. The usual game of whist was played during the evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Ruth Smith and Fred Backs. Miss Winifred Melrose will entertain the club at its next meeting. SAINT MICHAEL'S CHURCH E. Adele and Emily Rev. Charles E. Malmann, Rector. Sunday, September 23rd Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Church School, 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11 a.m. The Rector will hold service in Saint Andrew's Church, Fullerton, 9:15 a.m. Mrs. Monell of La Habra, has purchased the Sanatarium building and is renting it as furnished apartments, three of which are already occupied. Mrs. R. H. Myers of Los Angeles visited her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Thurman and attended the Dahlia Show. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hicks, who lived here about twelve years ago, surprised old friends when they dropped in to church Sunday morning. Mr. Hicks is now in business in Long Beach. The enrollment of school by Friday was 416. So Cheap that we waste a third of it, yet ... A MATCH is so inexpensive that three people refuse to use it in common. Yet, when you are looking for something in some odd corner at night, it is even cheaper to switch on an electric light than to strike a match. "Electricity is CHEAP... 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