anaheim-gazette 1928-11-22

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population 13,000 Assessed Valuation $12,266,185 Building Permits 439,832 VOLUME LIX UNION OIL COMPANY FULLERTOW NOW TALKS ABOUT REFERENDUM MOVE TO RECALL MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL HAS BEEN ABANDONED Anaheim Union Water Company Taking Important Part in the Battle to Preserve the Water of the Santa Ana River for Its Rightful Owners; Council's Action Will Be Repudiated Fullerton has abandoned the idea, discussed a couple of weeks ago, to launch a recall election against Councillor Kreighbaum, Potter and Elder State Grants Permits For Two County Wells Permits for two Orange county oil wells have been used by the state, it was reported by R. D. Bush, state oil and gas supervisor. The permits were granted the Texas company for its Crawford No. 1 near Garden Grove and the Bellport-Western Drilling and Producing company. Bush has granted permits for five Orange county deepening projects. The Standard Oil company will deepen its Farnsworth No. 4 at Huntington Beach, the Union Oil company its Yorba Linda Group No. 16 at Richfield, the Holly Oil company its No. 6 at Huntington Beach, the Brea Oil and Salvage company its Shanklin No. 2 at Richfield and the Sun Oil company its No. 4 at Huntington Beach. The Sun Oil company will quit its No. 1 well in the Huntington Beach field and the Fullerton Oil company its No. 14 in the Brea-Olinda field. Thirty-one new wells have been started in the state in the past week, with the majority in the Santa Fe Red Cross in drive meme. SOLICITORS MAKE TO HOUSE IN THIS RESONSES GENEROUS PEOPLE INDIVIDUAL WHITE, HARDWARE QUARTERS FOR THE All Who Care Little to Suffer May Enrol in The Angheim Red now conducting its membership, a house of the city being m Fullerton has abandoned the idea, discussed a couple of weeks ago, to launch a recall election against Councilmen Kreighbaum, Potter and Elder because of their action in granting a right-of-way for a pipeline to the Union Oil company through the corporate limits of Fullerton. This pipe line is to connect with the Santa Ana river basin near Crowther's corners, and will drain the basin, carrying the water to arid lands belonging to the oil company north of Fullerton. It would rob the ranchers of northern Orange county of water belonging to them under the riparian law, and give it to a company that has no legal right to it. A storm of indignant protest was made when the franchise was granted, with Councilmen Bert Annin and W. L. Hale voting against it. Believing the three councilmen, after hearing the protests of the people they were elected to serve, would rescind their action, but they stubbornly stood pat and refused to reverse their former vote. Steps were taken to start a recall movement, but it was finally decided that a referendum would be preferable. Plans for the referendum, which would submit the granting of the franchise, to a vote of the people, were formed at a meeting of property owners and officials of the Anaheim Union Water company at the city hall Saturday afternoon. Former Mayor W. F. Coulter presided. The meeting opened with 20 persons present, but the attendance increased to 39. The property owners and water company officials decided that if the council held to its original policy and approved the bid of the Union Oil company for the franchise at the time set, they would call the mass meeting. Petitions to bring the matter to a referendum will be prepared and circulated immediately following the meeting. This action would bring the matter to a vote of the public and definitely take it out of the hands of the city council without the bitter factional strife of a recall attempt, it was pointed out. There was a heated discussion at the meeting of the council Tuesday night when the proposal to accept the Union company's bid of 100 for the franchise came up. It was hoped that the three members of the council who originally voted to grant the franchise would rescind their action, but they refused to do so. H. C. Head, representing certain citizens in the Fullerton district as well as the Anaheim Union Water company, appealed to the city council not to grant the franchise because of the damage to the water supply that would be caused. He emphasized to the council that it envisions its Farnsworth No. 4 at Huntington Beach, the Union Oil company its Yorba Linda Group No. 15 at Richfield, the Holly Oil company its No. 6 at Huntington Beach, the Brea Oil and Salvage company its Shanklin No. 2 at Richfield and the Sun Oil company its No. 4 at Huntington Beach. The Sun Oil company will quit its No. 1 well in the Huntington Beach field and the Fullerton Oil company its No. 14 in the Brea-Ollinda field. Thirty-one new wells have been started in the state in the past week, with the majority in the Santa Fe Springs field. Paralytic Stroke Takes Dr. Harding Aged Father of Late President Succumbs at Santa Ana Dr. George T. Harding, father of the late President Warren G. Harding, died at Santa Ana Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Remsberg. Dr. Harding suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday night and he failed to regain consciousness. His death occurred shortly after 4 a.m. Dr. Harding was 85 years old. His deaughter, Mrs. Remsberg, his wife and a daughter, Mrs. Heber Votaw, of Washington, were at the bedside. Dr. Harding and his wife came here to spend the winter. His health was considered fair until the time of the stroke. Because of his advanced age his condition was regarded as serious but not critical. Dr. Harding suffered the stroke when in the company of a pension committee of the G. A. R., he was taking data on the condition of J. M. DeVaul, a civil war veteran, who was seeking more money. His widow and his two daughters will accompany his body to Marion, O., it was said. Dr. Harding came into prominence when his son won the Republican presidential nomination in 1920. He was born in Morrow county, O., June 12, 1844, and was the only son of a family of nine children. Dr. Harding often told of the Harding genealogy which he said could be traced back 1300 years. He was born in a log house built by his grandfather, George Tyron Harding, who founded the village of Blooming Grove, O. The aged physician was married twice. His first wife died in 1909, and later, at the age of 77, he married Miss Alice Severns, who survives him. Dr. Harding/bore the name of his great grandfather, Governor Tyron, of Massachusetts. It was while attending district subscription school, as the schools were known in those days, that he met Phoebe Dickerson who later became his wife. IN THIS RESONSES GENEROUS PEOPLE INDIVIDUAL WHITE, HARDWARE QUARTERS FOR THE ALL WHO CARE THE LITTLE TO SUFFER MAY ENROL IN THE RED CROSS The Angheim Red Cross now conducting its membership, a house of the city being mired by splendid human organization response as they should of citizens, men and their names to be loved by members to the usual standard. The Red Cross is one east charitable organization; it is always awake and ever there is suffering always on hand to afflicted and needing low rapidity on these days, and the current victims is great this benevolent society little to become a mere share in its charitable Anaheim's Red Cross started its annual role to people of this determined house—was launched Money pended a total of $750 for fiscal year ended a report by Miss Karen revealed. Of this amount $75 actual social service expended for station and for rent of a local bank. During the fiscal chapter received a toll from following sources: note, $76; sale of R4 and contributions; Porto Rico relief fund states. Disbursements during tailed $1833.10, being lows: To Florida amt $637.10; 50 per cent national headquarters' ery and printing; bank, $3; Christmas naval hospital at San clinic (tuberculosis first aid; $10; swim $175.00; home service and milk for needy can school; $21.30; nourished and need schools; $240.50 and children of ex-servic preventiorum; $206. The local chapter year period with $1000 loaned on Rea reports. The H. N. White 142 East Center stratained as official hotel drive and an urgent There was a heated discussion at the meeting of the council Tuesday night when the proposal to accept the Union company's bid of 100 for the franchise came up. It was hoped that the three members of the council who originally voted to grant the franchise would rescind their action, but they refused to do so. H. C. Head, representing certain citizens in the Fullerton district as well as the Anaheim Union Water company, appealed to the city council not to grant the franchise because of the damage to the water supply that would be caused. He emphasized to the council that it would not be legal to grant a franchise to a private corporation. After asking each councilman whether he were a stockholder in the Union Oil company or whether he were employed by the oil company, Head declared that those councilmen could not officially vote on the granting of the franchise. Councilmen Hale, Annin and Potter declared they were not stockholders nor employees of the Union Oil company. Council Elder stated he was an employee of the company but not a stockholder, while Councilman Kreighbaum refused to answer whether he was a stockholder, although he stated he was not an employee. Kreighbaum said it was not "any one's business whether he was a stockholder or not." Following this questioning, Head stated that Councilmen Elder and Kreighbaum would not be eligible to vote if they were interested in the private corporation. Ferry, of the Union Oil company, shot back a rebuttal by declaring that Councilmen Hale and Annin could then not vote on the franchise because they were stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water company. However, the council voted three to two to accept the bid and grant the franchise providing that the Union Oil company entered into a separate agreement with the city of Fullerton granting all the concessions as listed by Ferry in his address. Hale and Annin voted against the franchise. Mrs. Nellie E. Terry entertained at a delightful breakfast party on Sunday morning in honor of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Kroeger of San Antonio, Texas, and Miss Elva Hamler of this city. Rep. Swing will have vacancies at the United States Military Academy at West Point and at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, to be filled in June next year. Unusual interest has been evinced in these appointments among the boys of the 11th congressional district. This is partly due to the fact that Mr. Swing has always given each boy who had an ambition to attend the academy a fair chance without regard to political pull or influence. Each time that the congressman has had a vacancy he has called upon the United States Civil Service Commission to conduct a competitive examination throughout his district, and makes the appointments solely on merit. The examination this time will be held in each of the county seats Saturday, January 12, 1929, beginning at 9 o'clock. This examination will determine the educational qualifications of the applicant. In addition to that, the congressman will require evidence of good physical and moral character and some proof of natural leadership. Age limits for admission to Anapolls are not less than 16 and not more than 20 on April 1, 1929, and not less than 19 nor more than 22 for West Point. Those interested should write Congressman Swing at Washington. Who remembers the good old days when Dame Grundy thought that the bicycle costume of the village belle was immodest? AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, November 22, 1928 COMPANY GETS FRANCHISE FOR RED CROSS NOW IN DRIVE FOR MEMBERS SOLICITORS MAKING HOUSE TO HOUSE CAMPAIGN IN THIS CITY Responses Generous, But Many People Indifferent; H. N. White, Hardware Store Headquarters for the Drive, Where All Who Care to Contribute a Little to Suffering Humanity May Enrol in the Honor List The Anghelm Red Cross chapter is now conducting its annual drive for membership, a house-to-house canvass of the city being made. Considering Anaheim Packers Join the Exchange Community Growers, New Association, Adopt Co-Operative Plan The Anaheim Community Growers, with approximately 600 carloads of Valencia oranges, and the Yorba Linda Co-Operative Citrus association, with 100 cars, mostly lemons, new members of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange were the last of a number of additions to Sunkist ranks as the 1927-28 citrus season drew to a close. With the new members announced last month these additions represent more than a thousand carloads of fruit previously marketed through non-Exchange channels. The Anaheim Community Growers is a newly formed co-operative group of approximately 75 growers who formerly shipped through Ritchie-Mills Packing Co., Anaheim. While the new organization will be a pure co-operative in form, it will utilize by contract the packing house and equipment of the Ritchie-Mills Packing Co. With about 1800 acres including some young Va. SPEAKER TELLS BENEFITS OF PLANNING WHAT COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION WOULD ACCOMPLISH EXPLAINED Thomas E. Pickerill Addresses Anaheim Farm Center on the Subject That Is Receiving the Endorsement of Many Civic Bodies in the County; Would Save the People Large Sums Following the example set by several other civic bodies of the county, the Anaheim Farm Center has endorsed the County Planning commission. Thomas E. Pickerill, secretary of the Placen- IN THIS CITY Resonses Generous, But Many People Indifferent; H. N. White, Hardware Store Headquarters for the Drive, Where All Who Care to Contribute a Little to Suffering Humanity May Enrol in the Honor List The Anghelm Red Cross chapter is now conducting its annual drive for membership, a house-to-house canvases of the city being made. Considering the splendid humanitarian work of this organization responses are not as generous as they should be, still hundreds of citizens, men and women, are adding their names to the rolls, and it is believed the membership will be kept up to the usual standard. The Red Cross is perhaps the greatest charitable organization in the world. It is always awake and alert, and wherever there is suffering or distress it is always on hand to minister to those afflicted and needling aid. Disasters follow rapidly on the heels of each other these days, and the sufferings of innocent victims is greatly alleviated by this benevolent society. It costs very little to become a member and have a share in its charitable work. Anaheim's Red Cross chapter, which started its annual roll-call appeal direct to the people of this city by means of a determined house-to-house campaign was launched Monday morning, expanded a total of $799.50 locally during the fiscal year ended November 1 last, a report by Miss Kate Rea, treasurer, revealed. Of this amount $786.50 was spent in actual social service work and $13 was expended for stationery and printing and for the rent of a safety deposit box in a local bank. During the fiscal year period the chapter received a total of $1494.92 from the following sources: Memberships, $744.00; donations, $33.78; interest on note, $76; sale of Red Cross material, $4 and contributions to the Florida and Porto Rico relief funds $637.16, the report states. Disbursements during the period totaled $1833.10, being, in detail, as follows: To Florida and Puerto Rico relief, $637.10; 50 per cent of memberships to national headquarters, $371.50; stationery and printing, $10; safety box at bank, $3; Christmas cheer for boys in naval hospital at San Diego, $25; chest clinic (tuberculosis examinations), $50; first aid, $10; swimming instruction, $175.00; home service, $50; clothing and milk for needy children at Mexican school, $21.36; milk for undernourished and needy children in other schools, $240.50 and support of two children of ex-service men at county preventorium, $206. The local chapter has closed its fiscal year period with $315.39 in the bank and $1000 loaned out on a note, Miss Rea reports. The H. N. White hardware store at 142 East Center street, is being maintained as official headquarters for the drive and an urgent request is made COMPLISH EXPLAINED Thomas E. Pickerill Addresses Anaheim Farm Center on the Subject That Is Receiving the Endorsement of Many Civic Bodies in the County; Would Save the People Large Sums Following the example set by several other civic bodies of the county, the Anaheim Farm Center has endorsed the County Planning commission. Thomas E. Pickerill, secretary of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce, addressed the members of the center at the regular meeting Tuesday night and told of the many advantages to be derived by the people by the adoption of the plan. Straightening of roads that were planned not for public good but for private advantage is one example of needless expense that would be curtailed automatically by refusal to grant recommendations for the construction of routes demanded without thought of specifications or concern of transportation needs in the future, he said. Establishment of a county planning commission was made possible by an enabling act passed in 1927, according to Pickerill. When the commission is formed it will be responsible for the selection of a plan subject to the approval of the people through the representation of their supervisors. Six members of the committee will be selected at large from the country, and four county officials will serve ex-officio with the group. That the master plan of development regulating by recommendation the transportation arteries, water conservation method, recreational facilities and other interests of county-wide concern will not be a tool of politics is provided in a clause that states the plan shall be recorded as the people's decree in legal form, and may be altered only by a four-fifth vote of the supervisors. No salaries are connected with county planning commission service, it was explained. Engineering and surveying will be only initial expense encountered, the speaker declared. He pointed out that the formation of the group was urgent, and that the master plan should be decided upon only after deliberate and painstaking study. The principal concern of the farm bureau groups in the plan will be water conservation, although farm groups are unanimous in their interest in its community benefits, he concluded. Appointment of a nominating committee for now officers was made by President L. P. Nichols following a dinner banquet. Annual election of officers will be held Tuesday night, December 11, it was announced. The committee choosing candidates is composed of M. J. Bradley, L. P. Haldeman, and N. J. Stehly. Charles Eygabroad and C. M. Hollingshead were designated program committees for the next meeting. A monologue was presented by N. R. Phillips during the program. A telephone rate hearing now pending will determine whether the inter- Noted Actress Sued For Heavy Damages Priscilla Arnold, formerly Priscilla Dean, is defendant in two Orange county lawsuits in which damages totaling over $100,000 are requested. Roy Ross and Annie Ross of La Habra, brought eulit against the motion picture across seeking $45,650 damages for injuries received in a collision in Anaheim, which they claimed was the fault of the screen star. Another case was launched last February by Charles C. Ross and Sarah E. Rose, in which damages amounting to $61,191.95 were asked. Both cases arose from the same accident. According to the complaints, the Ross car was motionless at the time of the crash, having stopped on Broadway, Anaheim before entering Los Angeles street. At this point there is a stop signal, the complaint said. While the machine was motionless the movie woman's car struck it from the rear, according to the complaints. None of the cases has come to trial. The complaint filed Monday stated that Priscilla Dean had married Leslie P. Arnold, famous round-the-world flyer, after the accident happened, Nov. 29, 1927. Speaking of political acumen, we know a lot of folks who went through the campaign without knowing the names of more than two of the five candidates for President. Were the recipient to hear of a little child crippled and hungry the dollar or two would be soon forth-coming; or of a disaster in some distant land where food and shelter would need to be provided," said Rev. Charles E. Malmann, Christmas Seal Sale chairman for Anaheim, discussing the psychology of the annual appeal of the crimson double-barred cross. To realize that the same dollar two returned for Christmas Seals may prevent a little child near at home from becoming crippled through disease, or a family hungry because of sickness, is a little more difficult to see. Yet that is the mission of the Christmas Seal in Orange county, to help stamp out tuberculosis, to build up the bodies of little children against the ravages of the disease. "I feel confident, however, that Anaheim will reach the full quota needed to carry on the important work of the association in this community during the next year." he prophesized. Bishop Cantwell at Anaheim Dedication With the Right Reverend John J. Cantwell, bishop of the Roman Catholic church diocese of Los Angeles and San Diego, officiating, the new novitiate of the Dominican sisters was formally dedicated Sunday at 11 o'clock. More than 500 persons were present for the ceremonies. At 3 o'clock at St. Boniface's church Bishop Cantwell, confirmed a class of 100 pupils of Anaheim parish, one of the largest classes to receive confirmation in Anaheim. The new novitiate was started last May. It is a two-story stucco building accommodating 30 sisters. A. A. Slaback has broutt suit against Earl H. Heffner, a minor, and Albert Heffner and Ethel Heffner, seeking $11,-560 damages as a result of an automobile accident in Anaheim last July in which Earl Heffner is alleged to have driven a car which collided with the one in which Slaback was riding. Appointment of a nominating committee for now officers was made by President L. P. Nichols following a dinner banquet. Annual election of officers will be held Tuesday night, December 11, it was announced. The committee choosing candidates is composed of M. J. Bradley, L. P. Haldeman, and N. J. Stehly. Charles Eygabroad and C. M. Hollinghead were designated program committeemen for the next meeting. A monologue was presented by N.R. Phillips during the program. A telephone rate hearing now pending will determine whether the intercity toll, may be lowered, it was reported by W.M.Cory, assistant county farm advisor. The rates are unreasonable at the present time, he declared. Dairy testing, water-well delivery measurement and other facilities offered by the county are being widely accepted by farmers, according to his report. KINGS COUNTY VISITORS George Strobel of Kings county, his son, Otto, and Thomas Jenkinson of the same county, were in town yesterday on their way home from a trip to Imperial county and portions of Mexico. They are engaged in peach growing in Central California and have prosperous times ahead of them. George Strobel is a son of Mayor Max Strobel, a well-known Pioneer of Anaheim, and once mayor of the city. He drove to the Strobel home on the west side of Lemon, between Broadway and Elm street, which his father built. In the early 70's and where the family resided for a number of years. He spent some time looking up old timers hereabouts and had a very pleasant visit with them. Mr. and Mrs. O.P.Kroeger of San Antonio, Texas, who have been for several weeks the guests of Mrs.Mable Hamler, left yesterday for Tucson, Arizona, where they will remain for a short time on business affairs before returning to their Texas home. Mrs.Kroeger will be remembered as Miss Laura Gade, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.Henry Gade, pioneer residents of Anaheim. Police continue to our bandit at the Walter avail frustrated by pretor, leave firing Wrigley suit in an handi fitted it was repaired Fullerton utes behind him through when he drove by way to Los Angeles. Wrigley dit as about tall and wad He had a plaster plate an Anaheim board some. The young Wrigley saw the service tor was also carried six-inch back service station toward the duck outside street for a drive fled up Vallejo joined the turned back officers walk road. The South Californian met at De Nipe of trist presings. There were: Mrs.Anahelm Mrs.Earl C.E.Hart H.D.News ETTE 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 Number 5 Rise for Pipe Line Flu Situation Is Improved in Orange County The influenza situation in Orange county will be considerably brighter by the end of this week or early next week, Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, declares. Despite the fact that a number of cases were reported Monday, Dr. Sutherland expects the condition throughout the county to improve in the near future owing to the fact that many cases reported last week and before probably will be off the sick list soon. The Tustin high school, as well as other county schools which were closed last week, were open again Monday, according to reports. In Anaheim, where the malady was reported in largest numbers, the situation is improving today, according to Dr. Sutherland. MUNICIPAL TREE DECIDED UPON FOR PARK FIRST STEPS TAKEN BY KI-WANIANS AT LUNCHEON HELD TUESDAY NOON Committee Appointed to Make Arrangements for the Annual Observance; Others Will Join in Staging An Enjoyable Yule-tide Entertainment; Thousands of Children Will Receive Presents From Santa Claus Coroners' Jury Hold Gun Club Warden Christmas is still four weeks away, but already churches and societies are making preparations for its proper observance. There will be a tree at Musical Park which will yield fruit to Coroners’ Jury Hold Gun Club Warden Man Who Killed Two Ranchers Must Stand Trial Following a verdict returned by a coroners’ jury that John D. Callicot and Orlie R. Mahon, Sunset Beach men, came to their deaths from gunshot wounds through the body inflicted with a rifle in the hands of J. W. Montgomery, with intent to kill, the district attorney’s office announced that charges of murder would be placed against the Westminster deputy sheriff, or that the evidence in the case would be taken before the grand jury, now in session. Montgomery shot and killed Callicot and Mahon on the property of the California Gun club, near Westminster, Thursday afternoon, after he is said to have warned them off the property. The inquest was held at the Winbigler Mission funeral home here, where the bodies were taken. The full text of the verdict was: "Death from gun shot wounds through the body, inflicted with a rifle in the hands of J. W. Montgomery, with intent to kill. We recommend that the district attorney’s office make further investigation." The inquest failed to bring out any evidence of importance not already known to officers, although almost a dozen witnesses were called. Montgomery, who was present, did not testify, his attorneys announcing that he would stand on his constitutional rights and refrain from saying anything at this time. Much questioning of witnesses by Attorneys L. A. West, D. G. Wettlin and B. Z. McKinney was made but nothing of a sensational nature was brought out. Bold, Bad Bandit Sought By Police Got Cold Feet and Beat It to Parts Unknown Police continued to search for a nervous bandit whose attempt to hold up the Walter M. Wrigley service station at the corner of Whitaker road and Magnolia avenue at 8 p.m. Cunday was frustrated by the sudden exit of the proprietor, leaving the gunman in possession. Fearing Wrigley’s escape would result in an immediate call for help, the Committee Appointed to Make Arrangements for the Annual Observance; Others Will Join in Staging An Enjoyable Yule-tide Entertainment; Thousands of Children Will Receive Presents From Santa Claus Christmas is still four weeks away, but already churches and societies are making preparations for its proper observance. There will be a tree at Municipal park which will yield fruit to delight the hearts of thousands of children, and probably every church in the city will stage interesting entertainments. First steps toward the public observance at the park were taken by the Kiwanians club at Tuesday’s meeting, but other societies, clubs and lodges, as well as all the citizens, will undoubtedly join forces and make it universal. At the Tuesday luncheon a committee composed of A. W. Franzen, J. W. Price and Fred Robins was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the affair. In addition to the tree, and the thousands of presents which will be distributed to the youngsters who will crowd the park, there will be a sacred musical entertainment, which will be participated in by the best talent in the city. The date has not yet been fixed, but the committee will probably arrange it so it will not conflict with any of the church observances. Christmas this year falls on Tuesday, and Monday evening may be decided upon as the date. ADD CHRISTMAS ..... c;h An unusually good Christmas trade is expected by the merchants this year. Already stocks are on display and the wise buyers are shopping early. From the cheapest emporiums to the most exclusive shop in the city the very spirit of Christmas is in the air. Toylands display the very latest examples of the toymakers’ art and shop windows are full of pertinent suggestions for any gift buyer who takes the trouble to look for them. The stores are not crowded, the clerks are not rushed and gift seekers may take their leisure in selecting their purchases. Thrifty buyers are particularly appealed to just at this time as many of the merchants are conducting special sales of merchandise well suited for Christmas giving. The merchants, the clerks—everyone—unites in the time-worn appeal to the Christmas buyer to do his or her shopping early and the local stores are in festive readiness for the visits of the most fastidious purchasers. Florida Citrus Men Visit This County Got Cold Feet and Beat It to Parts Unknown Police continued to search for a nervous bandit whose attempt to hold up the Walter M. Wrigley service station at the corner of Whitaker road and Magnolia avenue at 8 p.m. Cunday was frustrated by the sudden exit of the proprietor, leaving the gunman in possession. Fearing Wrigley's escape would result in an immediate call for help, the bandit fled without securing any loot, it was reported. Fullerton police, less than five minutes behind the fleeing bandit, pursued him through back roads and lost him when he doubled on his tracks and drove by the service station on his way to Los Angeles 15 minutes later. Wrigley described the would-be bandit as about 20 years of age, six feet tall and wearing a black cowboy hat. He had a new light coupe without license plates, but bearing the name of an Anaheim firm. A heavy growth of beard somewhat obscured his features. The youth appeared very nervous, Wrigley said, and forced his way into the service station where the proprietor was alone at the time. The bandit carried a large, blue revolver with a six-inch barrel. As he pressed into the service station, Wrigley backed around toward the door until he was able to duck outside quickly and run across the street for aid. The bandit leaped into his car and fled up Valencia drive. Anaheim police joined the search and the man was turned back toward Los Angeles, eluding officers looking for him on the Norwalk road. The Southern District Convention of the California Federated Women's clubs met at Del Mar on Monday and will continue until tomorrow. Mrs. Henry De Nipe of Riverside, the Southern District president, presided at the meetings. These attending from Anaheim were: Mrs. Henry Adams, president Anaheim Ebell; Mrs. H. H. Benjamin, Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs. H. L. Sears, Mrs. C. E. Harbeson, Mrs. J. A. Swan, Mrs. H. D. Newkirk. The merchant, the clerks—everyone unites in the time-worn appeal to the Christmas buyer to do his or her shopping early and the local stores are in festive readiness for the visits of the most fastidious purchasers. Florida Citrus Men Visit This County Crop in That State Estimated at 18,000,000 Boxes Dr. Wilmon Newell, plant commissioner of Florida, and A. F. Camp, horticulturist of the University of Florida, spent a day recently looking over several horticultural projects of Orange county. Newell estimates the Florida citrus crop to be 18,000,000 boxes, this information having been gathered since the last storm. This includes 11,000,000 boxes of oranges and tangerines and 7,000,000 boxes of grapefruit, representing about 48,000 carloads. The 1927-28 movement from Florida was 18,705 cars of oranges and 17,510 cars of grapefruit, or a total of 36,215 carloads of all citrus fruits. This can be compared with the total movement from Florida for the 1926-27 season of 25,708 cars of oranges and 18,071 cars of grapefruit, or a combined total of 43,779 cars. The visitors were particularly interested in the avocado development and local methods of growing and packing the fruit. They visited the extensive avocado plantings of the San Joaquin Fruit company, Irvine, the walnut dehydrator plant of the Irvine company, the Tustin packing plant of the Southern California Persimmon Growers' association, the Central Lemon association plant and several windbreak plantings in the Tustin and Villa Park districts. The Florida visitors were guests of Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg, who was reciprocating attentions given him by these officials when in Florida two years ago.