anaheim-gazette 1928-12-27

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population ...13,000 Assessed Valuation...$12,266,185 Building Permits...439,832 VOLUME LIX GRAND JURY RECORDS INVESTIGATING BODY TURNS IN REPORT FOUND LITTLE TO CRITICIZE IN ITS RESEARCHES THROUGHOUT COUNTY County Has Outgrown Its Present Quarters in the Court House, and Construction of a New Unit Is Recommended; Highways of County Found to Be in Excellent Condition; No Criticism of the Cities The grand jury yesterday, after a long and exhaustive investigation of affairs in the county, submitted its report to Superior Judge Homer G. Ames. One of the chief recommendations made by the jury was an increase in salary of the various county Walnut Costs For This Year Proved Lower Than 1927 The 1928 walnut cost of production survey, which is being conducted by the agricultural extension service, will show a lower per acre cost of cultivation over the figures for 1927. Those growers who are in the survey, according to farm advisor realized that less cultivation was possible with equal production per acre. As a result, materially less cultivation is being carried on, particularly in the 38 groves now carrying on the study. Last year a group of eleven groves that averaged 2434 pounds of nuts per acre showed a cost of $9.59 per acre for cultivation. On the other hand, cultivation of a group of eight groves which produced an average of only 1100.7 pounds per acre cost $15.89 per acre. In the survey last year there was no correlation between the amount of cultivation and increased yield or improved quality of nuts. Quite the reverse seemed to be true. There seemed to be a relation between increased cultivation and lower and poor water penetration which resulted in less moisture being available to the trees. CHRISTMAS MANY JO MEMORY SANTA CLAUS IN HIS DISTRIBUTION PRESENTS THIS Three Thousand Chick Happy at the Mu Entertainment at Saturday Night Elks and Welfare Distribute One Hundred Kets of Edibles The Christmas season one to the people of this Claus, in his beneficien presents impartially, and reach everybody in the were missed it was an children all received to The grand jury yesterday, after a long and exhaustive investigation of affairs in the county, submitted its report to Superior Judge Homer G. Ames. One of the chief recommendations made by the jury was an increase in salary of the various county officials and deputies, also the appointment of several additional deputies who were considered necessary for the prompt enactment of the country's public business. The report also stated that the business of the county had grown so large that the officials were handicapped for room and recommended the construction of a new unit to the court house where some of the officials could be housed. In its report, read by Foreman B. V. Curry, the grand jury gave recommendation to every department of the county government and stated that, although minor avenues for improvement had been called to the attention of some department heads, there was nothing of a serious nature to criticize. The report, however, did disclose that the body had taken cognizance of other matters which, in its opinion, merited changing. Noticeable among these was the report's reference to high school rallies and bonfires, one of which recently resulted in serious injury to an Anaheim student when he was hit in the head by a window weight said to have been hurled by a Fullerton high school student. The report suggested that night rallies and bonfires, or any other events which might encourage forays of students which could result in personal injury, be discontinued. Another recommendation which stood out in the report was that the county adopt the prison camp system of labor for inmates of the county jail who are able to work and whose families need the support which they could earn if working. Special commendation was given to the condition of the county roads both paved and secondary. They are in unusually fine condition, the report said. The investigating body saw in this fact a possible means of bringing about a reduction in taxes, suggesting that maintenance funds for roadways be reduced. For the county welfare department the grand jury suggested that a new board be created, composed of members of the board of supervisors and of citizens, to assist in bringing about greater centralization of the department's work. In studying the condition of the incorporated cities of Orange county the grand jury found that they all are in healthy condition, especially the ones which have been incorporated for a number of years. The newer corporations, the report said, are meeting the difficulties and problems which naturally would be expected in launching a new system of operation. The question of roads was touched Beautiful Wedding At White Temple Miss Charlyn Tedrick Becomes Bride of Stanley Peterson of Los Angeles Amid a profusion of Christmas decorations, Miss Charlyn Tedrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Tedrick, and Stanley E. Peterson of Los Angeles, were married Christmas Eve at the M. E. church by Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood. The service was performed by candle light and the glow shed from a large cross behind the altar. A Christmas tree stood at either end of the platform and the entire altar wgas massed with Yuletide greenery and poinsettias. Red tapers burned at the ends of the alesis and in candelabra on the altar rail. Immediately following the brief reception at the church, the parents of the bride received 50 relatives and friends at the Tedrick home where the young people, standing before the fireplace which had been fused with greenery, red roses and candles, responded to congratulations. A wedding supper was served buffet style, red roses and baby breath appointing the serving table centered with a large white wedding cake. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Peterson left for Los Angeles, the bride's going away costume being a wine colored silk dress with black hat, coat and slippers. They were entertained at a family dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisel in Fullerton Tuesday, and are to be entertained by relatives in Los Angeles Wednesday. The young people will leave Friday for Berkeley, where Mr. Peterson is enrolled in the school of civil engineering at the Univerity of California. Mrs. Peterson, who has attended the College of Music at the University of Southern California for the last two years, will continue her studies at Berkeley. She is a member of the Mu Phi Epsilon sorority, Mr. Peterson belonging to the Sigma Pi fraternity. CHRISTMAS DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backa were averaged over a period showcased a cost of $9.59 per acre for cultivation. On the other hand, cultivation of a group of eight groves which produced an average of only 1100.7 pounds per acre cost $15.89 per acre. In the survey last year there was no correlation between the amount of cultivation and increased yield or improved quality of nuts. Quite the reverse seemed to be true. There seemed to be a relation between increased cultivation and lower and poor water penetration which resulted in less moisture being available to the trees. The Christmas season one to the people of this Claus, in his beneficent presents impartially, and reach everybody in the were missed it was an old children all received to such things as delight kiddles, while many h were given something vital. At the municipal entrance city park Saturday lent musical program L. P. Bonnat was in chapel C. A. McCullah directive Rev. Thomas H. Walker offer the invocation, and S. Haywood delivered an applite to the occasion. Session of this program Sarah his appearance and began presentation of presents among three thousand boxes paired by the committee funds being donated by and they were all distributed to children. There were shown no partiality treated alike, and hound who would find no Ch at home, were made funcoct of the small box. One hundred families in range county, most of helm, enjoyed a good day Day, or otherwise dance through the Elks Anaheim Welfare board. While the Welfare does only operate inside their field entire northern section over which the jurisdictory extends, and through therations of the local local enjoyed a real Christmas found additional necessities to insure a suit against the pangs of hurricane Yule season. Seventy-five families o range county whose Christ promise of joy or ordination sites were brightened helm Elks' club workers clothing and toys to ho gratitude and new hope. Supplies distributed to Anaheim and surrounding approximate $500 in valuation by Evan S. Alshe Elks, who emphasizes organization has attempted piness to the destitute this city that began one more survey. The club has no publicize itself by the w Furniture for residents home by fire, medical contracting tuberculosis food for those subsisting the grand jury suggested that a new board be created, composed of members of the board of supervisors and of citizens, to assist in bringing about greater centralization of the department's work. In studying the condition of the incorporated cities of Orange county the grand jury found that they all are in healthy condition, especially the ones which have been incorporated for a number of years. The newer corporations, the report said, are meeting the difficulties and problems which naturally would be expected in launching a new system of operation. The question of roads was touched on again by the investigators when they suggested in their report that no more financial aid be extended for construction of roads in road improvement districts unless the board of supervisors believes that such roads would be of general county service. This recommendation was made in connection with the report that the county road system has reached a praiseworthy point and that the time has come when a reduction in road maintenance funds can be made. The Orange County Farm bureau and the office of the horticultural commissioner were given unstinted praise for their work in the county. The sheriff's office and county jail were praised in the report, which pointed out that the food is very good and that there is plenty of it. Salary increases recommended by the grand jury were as follows: Clerk in the office of the justice of the peace, an increase to $1200; superintendent of schools to $4200; chief deputy superintendent of schools to $2100; deputy superintendent to $1800; county assessor to $4800; chief deputy assessor to $3000; auditor to $4200; county clerk to $4800; chief deputy county clerk to $3000; tax collector's chief deputy to $2700; second deputy in this department to $2100; third deputy to $1800; treasurer's chief deputy to $2700; deputy treasurer to $2400; district attorney to $5000; secretary to $2100; county livestock inspector to $1800; under sheriff to $3000; chief deputy sheriff to $300; fingerprint expert to $3000; jailer to $2400; office deputy to $2400; five deputies salaries to $2400 each; assists Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs were hosts at a Christmas dinner at their home on North Philadelphia street on Tuesday, where their guests sat down to a most delicious repast. Two large turkeys formed the center of the festal board, and many other viands were provided for the inner man. Dinner was served at 1 o'clock, and those present remained for another delicious meal later in the evening. Those at the table were Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs, Miss Florence Backs, Miss Winnefred Melrose, Master Dick Melrose, Mrs. Will Julian of Long Beach; Miss Jane Julian and Bob Julian, Jimmie Stephens' of Fullerton; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuchel, Ted and Tom Kuchel, and Mrs. Parker of Montreal. Many Christmas presents were exchanged and a delightful program of music and singing completed a most enjoyable afternoon. tant jaller to $2000; two turnkeys to $2000; one stenographer to $1800; three judge of superior court to $7500 each; county supervisors to $3000 each. Among the new positions suggested was that of chief master calendar deputy at a salary of $2700. This position was suggested as a means of handling the increased work brought about through the installations of the master calendar court system here by the state judicial council. An additional deputy was recommended for the county assessor at a salary of $2100; an additional deputy for the auditor's office at a salary of $1800; an additional deputy district attorney at a salary of $3600; two new deputies in the sheriff's office at salaries of $2000. Supplies distributed to Anaheim and surrounding approximate $500 in valuation by Evan S. Alshei the Elks, who emphasize organization has attempted piness to the destitute the city that began one month survey. The club has not publicize itself by the wizardry and new hope. Confession So Burglary Several burglaries congee range county have been Harry Page, formerly a bulb garden between Orlando, according to Deputy Jemison, who has been since he disappeared from following the entry of the muller home, in the R Page is under arrest in Page, according to Jemison fessed to the Richmuller to the theft of a phone cafe, formerly known as Inn, in the same locality are near the bulb garden was employed. The Richmuller burglary last July 15 when a sum to be $400, and a quantity was stolen by a man wif his bare feet near the Page, Jemison says, the money, but claims more than $200. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 27, 1928 RECOMMENDS INCREASE I CHRISTMAS LEFT MANY JOYOUS MEMORIES SANTA CLAUS IMPARTIAL IN HIS DISTRIBUTION OF PRESENTS THIS YEAR Three Thousand Children Made Happy at the Municipal Tree Entertainment at City Park Saturday Night; Anaheim Elks and Welfare Department Distribute One Hundred Baskets of Edibles to Families The Christmas season was a joyous one to the people of this section. Santa Claus, in his beneficence, distributed presents impartially, and endeavored to reach everybody in the city. If any were missed it was an oversight. The children all received toys, candy and Seriously Injured In Auto Accident L. J. Winney Victim of a Smash-up Last Thursday Evening L. J. Winney is in the Johnston-Wickett hospital suffering from serious injuries received in an auto accident last Thursday evening. The car in which he was riding was driven by Tom Vail, an employee of the city, and carried another passenger besides Mr. Winney. At the intersection of Vermont avenue and Sawtelle road it was rammed by another car that was recklessly driven and overturned. Vail and his companion in the front seat were thrown clear, but Mr. Winney was caught and crushed beneath the overturned auto. He was brought to the hospital here, and an examination revealed that his chest was crushed, most of his ribs being broken, and that he was in a dangerous condition. He responded to treatment, however, and last reports from the hospital stated that he was improving and would recover unless pneumonia set in. The other two men received bruises adn cuts, but neither was seriously injured. FLOOD CONTROL SUBMITTED TO VOTERS PROJECT TO SPEND THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS TO HARNESS RIVER Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Entering Into a Project to Build Three Great Dams; Election Will Be Called As Soon As Authority Is Secured; All Flood Water Will Be Conserved By Project Plans for the expenditure of approximately $30,000,000 for flood control work have been definitely decided upon by authorities in Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, provided the people will vote the bonds. Just as soon as complete plans have been worked out the proposition will be Tentative S. A. Co Submit Paul Bailey, f. of Orange county led to the board advisory committee of the work he control and the be built. Baller plans to the experts who will co-operate with work. The 1916%ervoir of the day than one-half f. One of the most plans provi which will be a 000 cubic feet if it ever is can huge task. "We have pref of safety possi we believe tha a dam that wh other structure country. We ever will be call a huge load o provided facili probable takes The Christmas season was a joyous one to the people of this section. Santa Claus, in his beneficence, distributed presents impartially, and endeavored to reach everybody in the city. If any were missed it was an oversight. The children all received toys, candy and such things as delight the hearts of the kiddles, while many heads of houses were given something more substantial. At the municipal entertainment in the city park Saturday night an excellent musical program was presented. L. P. Bonnat was in charge with Mrs. C. A. McCullah directing the choir. Rev. Thomas H. Walker was chosen to offer the invocation, and Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. At the conclusion of this program Santa Claus made his appearance and began the distribution of presents among the kiddles. Three thousand boxes had been prepared by the committee in charge, the funds being donated by civic societies, and they were all distributed among the children. There was no distinction shown, no partiality, but all were treated alike, and hundreds of them who would find no Christmas cheer at home, were made happy by the receipt of the small box. One hundred families in Northern Orange county, most of them in Anaheim, enjoyed a good dinner on Christmas Day, or otherwise received assistance through the Elks' club and the Anaheim Welfare board. While the Welfare department can only operate inside the city limits, the Elks extend their field throughout the entire northern section of the county over which the jurisdiction of the lodge extends, and through the kindly ministrations of the local lodge 75 families enjoyed a real Christmas dinner and found additional necessities in their baskets to insure a successful battle against the pangs of hunger during the Yule season. Seventy-five families of Northern Orange county whose Christmas held drab promise of joy or ordinary living necessities were brightened when 12 Anaheim Elks' club workers brought food, clothing and toys to homes filled with gratitude and new hope. Supplies distributed to the needy of Anaheim and surrounding communities approximate $500 in value, it was estimated by Evan S. Alsip, secretary of the Elks, who emphasized that the organization has attempted to bring happiness to the destitute through an activity that began one month ago with a survey. The club has never sought to publicize itself by the work. Furniture for residents who lost their home by fire, medical aid for a child contracting tuberculosis, clothing for families unable to afford adequate dress, food for those subsisting on occasional Entertainment at City Park Saturday Night; Anaheim Elks and Welfare Department Distribute One Hundred Baskets of Edibles to Families Many Accidents During Week-End One Man Killed Near Orangethorpe Avenue Sunday Afternoon One man was killed, five other persons were injured and two men were arrested, as the result of four automobile accidents in Orange county over the week-end. Harry E. Englehart, sailor, stationed at San Diego, died at the Artesia Hospital from injuries received when the motorcycle he was riding ran into the rear end of an automobile driven by William L. Waters, 212 North Cornell street, Fullerton, float8:150 o'clock. The accident occurred at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon on the Walker road, near Orangethorpe avenue, according to a report made at the sheriff's office by Waters. Another sailor, G. A. Stevens, also of San Diego, was riding on the same motorcycle with Englehart at the time of the accident. He was severely injured and is at the Artesia hospital, where it was said he would recover. The body of Englehart was turned over to the coroner of Los Angeles county. No one in the Waters machine was reported injured in the accident. Two Mexicans, Trinidad Alvarez, and Martin Medina, employees of the Hellman ranch, near Seal Beach, were injured when the car in which they were riding crashed into the parker car of Don McMillan, Smeltzer, at Westminster Sunday night. Both had been drinking, according to officers of the sheriff's forces, who took them to the county hospital suffering from severe cuts and bruises. Both were placed under arrest. Alvarez was charged with being drunk. Medina probably will be carried with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor, it was said. Alvarez suffered a severe cut across the nose and Medina was cut and bruised about the body. Alvarez was taken to the county jail after being givethe expenditure of approximately $30,000,000 for flood control work have been definitely decided upon by authorities in Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, provided the people will vote the bonds. Just as soon as complete plans have been worked out the proposition will be placed before the voters of the three counties, and should they approve the project the Santa Ana river will be effectually harnessed and its waters conserved as soon as the dams can be built. State Engineer Edward Hyatt, Jr., will file with the California legislature and present to Governor C. C. Young in the near future a comprehensive report covering the investigations on the Santa Ana river and setting forth what will be possible and economical in flood control work. The three counties have worked with the state forces in financing and carrying out the work, which is estimated to have cost approximately $130,000. In addition to the $10,000,000 dam tentatively planned by Orange county on one of two preferred sites, the taxpayers will be informed that two other dams costing approximately $8,000,000 each will be feasible. One of these would be a flood control dam at Lytle creek near the Turk ranch in the San Bernardino mountains. The other would be a dam at the junction of the Santa Ana river and Bear creek. A revement of channels to secure flood control and canalization in order to avoid evaporation would cost between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. The Santa Ana-Bear creek dam would hold approximately 20,000 acre feet of water. At Lytle creek a spreading dam 2000feet wide spreads the water in a thin stream over the lower boulder area where it sinks to the underground basin. A high dam is needed to hold the crest of the flood; however, reducing the volume of water to be handled at the spreading dam during a big storm. Whether either of these dams is financially feasible is uncertain; possibility both of water conservation and flood control will be stressed in connection with the two projects. Although the state report has not been announced officially, it is known that these features are the foundation of a project that will be one of the biggest undertakings ever launched by the three counties. Plans for financing the huge undertaking have not yet been worked out, but it is said to be apparent that there must be a large initial appropriation for flood control by the state. In Orange county Paul Bailey, flood control engineer, is working on assembling of a report covering the investigations carried on by this county on the Santa Ana river. Early in January it is expected that two nationally known engineers will arrive here to act Supplies distributed to the needy of Anaheim and surrounding communities approximate $500 in value, it was estimated by Evan S. Alsip, secretary of the Elks, who emphasized that the organization has attempted to bring happiness to the destitute through an activity that began one month ago with a survey. The club has never soungt to publicize itself by the work. Furniture for residents who lost their home by fire, medical aid for a child contracting tuberculosis, clothing for families unable to afford adequate dress, food for those subsisting on occasional and bare rations, and toys for tots that see few toys, were needs filled through the generosity of the club. Four workers were detailed to the Anaheim section of the activity, while three were sent to Fullerton, two to Placentia, two to Brea and one to Buena Park. The Christias relief occupies one-half the Elks' charity budget of $1000 for the year, according to Alsip. Confession Solves Burglary Mystery Several burglaries committed in Orange county have been fastened upon Harry Page, formerly employed in a bulb garden between Orange and Anaheim, according to Deputy Sheriff M. E. Jemison, who has been trailing Page since he disappeared from this county following the entry of the Henry Richmuller home, in the Katella district. Page, according to Jemison, has confessed to the Richmuller burglary, and to the theft of a phonograph from the cafe, formerly known as the Blue Moon Inn, in the same locality. Both places are near the bulb garden where Page was employed. The Richmuller burglary took place last July 15 when a sum of money, said to be $400, and a quantity of bed linen, was stolen by a man who left tracks of his bare feet near the house. Page, Jemison says, admits taking the money, but claims there was no more than $200. Marketing Expert to Address Lemon Club A program of special interest to all citrus growers is promised by the Lemon Men's club, when Professor Theodore Macklin, marketing expert of the University of Wisconsin, addresses their January 2 meeting. The meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the California Fruit Growers Exchange Directors room, Consolidated Building, 6th and Hill streets, Los Angeles. Professor Macklin will discuss the co-operative marketing of dairy products as practiced in his state. He willigation of New Zealand co-operative methods, which he and Dean Russell of the University of Wisconsin made on a recent visit to that country. Hold Prisoner Headed Thieves Floyd Herrod, jailed leader of a band of fruit thieves operating throughout Southern California, took advantage of his post as trusty at the county jail, to direct the operations of his confederates outside, including his wife, Edith Herrod, according to the theory of the authorities, who had made further arrests of the Herrod gang. Following the arrest of Mrs. Herrod in San Ana Wednesday, Robert Sandon, district attorney's investigator and director of the Orange county fruit patrol, took Gordon Pausley into custody and lodged him in the county jail on a charge of petty theft. Pausley, who had served three months for fruit stealing, was released from jail 18 days ago. According to Sandon, he has been implicated with Mrs. Herrod and others in recent theft activities, operating under instructions smuggled out of the county jail by Herrod. Possibility of operating on Sunday in 1929 was of advice from anern Faira associates Freeno, had assignee gust 27-Septeh County Fair asses. The question advisability of play on Sunday by the board of meetings there liable comment with the possibility "pike" and other for the one day. "The board no action in the main day, but it would close the show date schedule hibit," Mrs. J. Grove, a member H. A. Lake prozation, and S. W. county at the court which sets county fairs in late as far as counties dupe. The date for the California state schedule committee September 9. fair will be held. Mr. and Mrs. Jico and their seconde versity of Southern guests over Chriss H. E. Carner. Mr. and Mrs. Adams and Miss arrived from Hirch Mr. Adams is re-home on South Rivers. We won't belting movie has re-til we get to hear fat comedian c 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 ASE IN SALARIES Tentative Plans For S. A. Canyon Dam Submitted to Board Paul Bailey, flood control engineer of Orange county, last week submitted to the board of supervisors and advisory committee a tentative plan of the work he has outlined for flood control and the big dam that is to be built. Bailey is to present these plans to the board of engineering experts who will be here in January to co-operate with him in the final work. The 1916 flood would fill the reservoir of the dam only slightly more than one-half full. Bailey stated. One of the most unique features of the plans provides for a spillway which will be able to carry off 200,-000 cubic feet of water per second if it ever is called upon for such a huge task. "We have provided every element of safety possible," said Bailey. "And we believe that our plans are for a dam that will be easier than any other structure of its kind in the country. We do not believe that it ever will be called on to handle such a huge load of water, but we have provided facilities in case the improbable takes place." NAVEL ORANGES BRING GOOD RETURNS PACKING HOUSES OF ANAHEIM BUSY HANDLING THE SEASON'S CROP Northern Orange County Will Ship 350 Car Loads. According to Estimate By Dale King; Quality Good and Prices Exceptionally High: Sugar Content Above the Law's Requirement; Season to End Feb. 20 While this is generally considered Valencia territory, navels are still grown to a considerable extent, and for some weeks past all the packing houses have been busy shipping them into the Eastern markets for the Christmas trade. We have no data on the number of Popular Couple United in Wedlock Miss Helen Manter and Stuart Jayne Married Thursday Culminating a friendship dating from eighth grade days, December 21st witnessed the wedding of Miss Helen Manter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William West Manter of Nursery avenue, and Stuart T. Jayne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Jayne of 125 N. Olive street. The ceremony was held in the Methodist Chapel at San Bernardino, the Rev. Walter C. Loomis officiating. Both bride and groom graduated from high school of Anaheim in 1924. Mrs. Jayne attended Fullerton Junior College and Pomona College, graduating from the latter school in 1928. She is no wteaching in the Placentia Grammar school. Mr. Jayne graduated from the National Electric school in 1927 and is now assistant electrician for the Lake Arrowhead company. Mr. and Mrs. Jayne have a wide circle of warm friends in this section and they carry with them in their new life the best wishes of a host. The groom was formerly an employee of the city, but is now holding an excellent position at Lake Arrowhead. County Fair May Open on Sunday Western Fairs Association Assigns Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 to This County Possibility of the Orange County Fair operating on Sunday at its annual exhibit in 1929 was indicated with receipt of advices from Fresno that the Western Fairs association, in convention at Fresno, had assigned the week of August 27-September 2 to the Orange County Fair association. The question of the propriety and advisability of opening the annual display on Sunday has long been debated by the board of directors. At recent meetings there has been decidedly favorable. While this is generally considered Valencia territory, navels are still grown to a considerable extent, and for some weeks past all the packing houses have been busy shipping them into the Eastern markets for the Christmas trade. We have no data on the number of cars shipped from here, but as the crop was early the shipments were heavier than usual. The packing houses have been working overtime the past couple of weeks handling the crop, but rested on Christmas Day. They resumed work, however, Wednesday morning and are still loading cars for the great markets in the East. Picking crews were started in several additional groves Monday, according to Dale B. King, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. While it is necessary to take tests of the sugar content of the oranges in the groves before they are picked, the navels are coming up to standard, with the highest test of the last week revealing a nine to one ratio, the test being made on the Callan ranch, on West Orangethorpe avenue. Every indication points to high prices for navels, King declared. During the last week prices have been rising on eastern markets daily. Heavy shipments from the North flooded the markets for two weeks, but the demand for oranges during the holiday season has cleared away the surplus and next month is expected to bring exceptionally high returns. The exchange expects to ship about 350 cars during the season, which will continue until February 20. California supplies many of the necessities for a merry Christmas throughout the U.S.A., but none more important than the oranges for the Christmas stocking. According to figures released on Christmas Eve by the California Fruit Growers Exchange, that organization sold the all-time record volume of 2541 carloads of oranges during the preceding weeks. This meant in round numbers enough Sunkist oranges to put a bulge in the toes of 200,000,000 Christmas stockings. It also meant about four million dollars returned to California to insure a merry Christmas for the growers, and another million and a half to the railroads in freight. Judging by the demand for California lemons, some might think they were being used by Santa Claus, too, but the truth is that in addition to their many regular uses, lemons are in special demand for colds and flu. The Exchange has sold over 1200 carloads of lemons since the beginning of the new season November 1, which is considerably in excess of sales during the comparable period in any previous season. Prices, too, have been well above the average. The Central-Northern California navel orange movement is practically... Possibility of the Orange County Fair operating on Sunday at its annual exhibit in 1929 was indicated with receipt of advice from Fresno that the Western Fairies association, in convention at Fresno, had assigned the week of August 27-September 2 to the Orange County Fair association. The question of the propriety and advisability of opening the annual display on Sunday has long been debated by the board of directors. At recent meetings there has been decidedly favorable comment on such a procedure, with the possible elimination of the "pike" and other entertainment features for the one day. "The board never has taken definite action in the matter of opening on Sunday, but it would hardly seem proper to close the show on the one day under the date schedule given—the county exhibit." Mrs. J. V. Kelsey, of Garden Grove, a member of the board, said. H. A. Lake, president of the organization, and S. W. Stanley, a member of the board, is representing Orange county at the meeting of the organization which sets the date for various county fairs in the state so as to eliminate as far as possible fairs in close by counties duplicating dates. The date for the holding of the 1929 California state fair was set by the schedule committee for August 31 to September 9, while the Oregon state fair will be held September 28 to 28. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jensen of Calexico and their son, Robert, of the University of Southern California, were the guests over Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carner. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Adams, Alvah Adams and Miss Harriett Adams have arrived from Hemet for a brief stay. Mr. Adams is remodeling the Paschall home on South Claudina street. We won't believe that the new talking movie has really been perfected until we get to hear a sound picture of a fat comedian eating soup. Judging by the demand for California lemons, some might think they were being used by Santa Claus, too, but the truth is that in addition to their many regular uses, lemons are in special demand for colds and flu. The Exchange has sold over 1200 carloads of lemons since the beginning of the new season November 1, which is considerably in excess of sales during the comparable period in any previous season. Prices, too, have been well above the average. The Central-Northern California navel orange movement is practically finished, with only about 500 cars from that section remaining to be sold. The Exchange marketed 80 per cent of the oranges from the early districts this season, compared with approximately 70 per cent in recent years. With practically all of their fruit sold on the pre-holiday market, growers in these districts are assured a prosperous holiday season. Results to date, as indicated above, auger well for the big crop of California oranges and lemons to be marketed during 1929. Daily Radio Program Two games were lost in conference competition and in both Santa Ana showed greater power on offense in making nearly double the number of downs of their opponents. And the prospect for next year looks bright enough now to cast eyes at the college championship. Harold Hylton, as pilot of the eleven, will have a squad of 14 out of 18 lettermen returning. The graduating lettermen, feted last night with special honors, are Captain Woodington, Lynn Hafer, Harry Weaverling and Maurice Guyer. Trojan coaches and grid players were present to talk. Walter Scott as toastmaster, called on Jeff Cravath, Don Williams, and Francis Tappan, from the University. Coach Gerald "Tex" Oliver, high school football coach, and Dan McKee Fisk, of the Santa Ana college, responded to introductions.