anaheim-gazette 1929-01-31

FACTS ABOUT THE CITY OF ANAHEIM Population 13,000 Assessed Valuation $12,266,185 Building Permits 489,832 VOLUME LIX AUDITOR SHOWS AD JEROME FAVORS COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DECLARES IT WILL GREATLY REDUCE SANTA ANA'S TAX RATE FOR SCHOOLS Entire County Would Reap a Benefit From Such An Institution, Not Only From An Economical But From an Educational Standpoint, He States; He advocates a Plant Costing a Million Dollars. Santa Ana can reduce its tax rate 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and at the same time participate in a county junior college district that would extend to its students the educational fa- Ruhmann Will Shows Estate Worth $70,500 An estate valued at approximately $70,500 was left by the late Helena Ruhmann of Annaheim, who died January 20, according to a petition for admitting her will to probate, which was filed Monday. The will was generous to religious, charitable and educational institutions, several of which are located in Annaheim. Numerous bequests to similar institutions in other parts of the country were listed. The largest single item of property listed was that of certificates in the Saving Loan and Building association of Annaheim, on which a value of $40,-500 was placed. Real property and promissory notes accounted for a large part of the remainder. Fred A. Backs, Jr., of Annaheim was named executor of the will and filed the petition for admitting the will to probate. The beneficiaries listed in Annaheim were Pauline Jones, St. Joseph's academy, the Altar Society of the Catholic church, St. Catherine's Boys school, and St. Boniface Catholic church, and Edward Borge of Ful- MYSTERIOUS FOUND HARML BLACKMAILER'S CLE NOT AN IN MACHINE, AS Chief J. S. Bouldin Pieces With a Ri No Explosives in of Wood, Newspaper Lead and Plaster dently the Han Man of Unsound The mysterious box dug up in the sand Beach, and which has b session for more than a broken open and found Owing to the peculiar Entire County Would Reap a Benefit From Such An Institution, Not Only From An Economical But From an Educational Standpoint, He States; He advocates a Plant Costing a Million Dollars. Santa Ana can reduce its tax rate 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and at the same time participate in a county junior college district that would extend to its students the educational facilities of a new $1,000,000 college plant. This fact alone ought to be reason enough for the people of this city to favor such a project. County Auditor Jerome said in commenting on the results of computations made by him. And for regions outside Santa Ana which might become part of such a district, there would be greatly enhanced educational opportunities as well as the responsibility of having a direct share in the management of the institution, Jerome pointed out. In the event of the formation of a county junior college district and the expenditure of $1,000,000 for a plant, a tax rate of 12 cents for the district would be necessary. Eight cents of this would be for retirement of the bonds on a 20 year basis and four cents for teaching outlay. Santa Ana's rate for the junior college this year is 22 cents. Formation of a county district could take in territory having an assessed valuation of $123,000,000, which could finance the project on a 12 cent rate, according to Jerome. Districts outside Santa Ana and Fullerton now have a four cent county rate, which would be raised to eight cents if the district were formed. At present these districts are able to send their students to the Santa Ana or the Fullerton colleges, but they are prevented by law from having any representation on the boards which govern the schools. Under the county plan they would have representation and at the same time improved facilities for education. This statistical situation was disclosed in a letter from Jerome to Jack Malcom of San Juan Capistrano, a member of the educational committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, which has been studying the feasibility of a county junior college. The committee will report to the chamber on its study of the question. Jerome's estimate of $123,000,000 assessed valuation for territory which might be embraced in a county junior college district, does not include the Placentia-Richfield-Commonwealth district, which seems desirous of severing its relation with the Fullerton junior college district. This area would have an assessed value of $14,500,000 additional. However, it is thought that considerable litigation and legislation would be necessary before the region could bring about a separation. Last year the rate for junior college purposes outside incorporated cities was four cents. The Santa Ana rate was 20 cents and the Fullerton rate 11 cents. This year the outside rate is the same, Record Price Paid For Orange Grove H. G. Meiser's Forty Acres on Orangethorpe Avenue is Sold for $200,000 One of the largest real estate transactions in several years was completed Saturday, when H. G. Sailsbury of Los Angeles purchased the 40-acre valencia grove belonging to H. G. Meiser at the southeast corner of Orangethorpe and Harvard avenues. The consideration was reported at approximately $200,000 with a residence taken in part trade by Meiser. Located in one of the most central locations in northern Orange county, with hundreds of feet frontage on two busy boulevards, Harvard and Orangethorpe avenues, prospects for business frontage can be anticipated for the future, it was said. A banner crop is being expected this year from the 40 acres of 8 and 12-year-old trees. Loaded down with fruit, the trees will average as heavy or heavier than the average throughout the district, which will be the greatest crop in history, it was reported. Meiser has owned the grove for many years. He retains orange acreage between Spadra and Harvard avenues, facing both these boulevards. Salisbury plans to move with his family to the grove within a short time and will live in a residence on the place until he erects a home. Increased activity in grove sales is expected to be noted throughout the district within a short time, local realtors declare. With a record-breaking crop in valencias throughout the district this year, realtors believe that capitalists and investors will turn their attention to orange property for future investments, which will result in greater reality in the Fullerton section. Seriously Injured In Auto Wreck Chief J. S. Bouldin Pieces With A Rise No Explosives In Of Wood, Newspaper Lead and Plaster Dently the Hand Man of Unsound The mysterious box dug up in the sand Beach, and which has been session for more than a broken open and found Owing to the peculiar shape and the circularity it, it was filled with explosives and opened it would be blow Monday the puzzle was Bouldin taking it out spaces and tearing it bullets. It was found that peculiarly constructed a box four by five inches formed the core. This pod in a newspaper, and sheet lead covered this. Of plaster of paris finish hole in the top into which a wooden plug, was then getting into the interior. This box had been placed by the man who attempted Frank Baum. Mr. Baum or three letters from that he place in the box of men who were known mans during the war. Indeed where to find the box and list were to be polite. Mr Baum prompt thing over to the police the box as described structures by suspending pier, but the blackmalle it in. The police brought headquarters, and belfied internal machine, hesitation it. When Chief Boe pieces with rifle bullets found to be harmless. The blackmalle is even with a disordered brain, erred his movements well have no clue as to his life. Mr. Baum received that blackmalle, the first him a week ago last latter demanded $500 in pro-Germans in Anat war. It threatened him to himself, his wife and daughter if he failed to letter stated that with hours he would receive a telling him where to put and list of names. He phone call, but in two full instructions were told to dig at a certain at Huntington Beach would find a box. The of names were to be placed which was then to be string to the end of the all Mr. Baum had to man would do the rest. The police decided to might be embraced in a county junior college district, does not include the Placentia-Richfield-Commonwealth district, which seems desirous of severing its relation with the Fullerton junior college district. This area would have an assessed value of $14,500,000 additional. However, it is thought that considerable litigation and legislation would be necessary before the region could bring about a separation. Last year the rate for junior college purposes outside incorporated cities was four cents. The Santa Ana rate was 20 cents and the Fullerton rate 11 cents. This year the outside rate is the same, while the Santa Ana rate is 22 cents and the Fullerton rate 16 cents. The actual teaching cost was thus four cents. Last year the Santa Ana college, with an average daily attendance of 271, expended $89,878.07. From the state it received $25,000 and from the county $14,283. If a county or union junior college project can be carried through successfully, the Santa Ana board of education is ready to co-operate in the movement. This was the message given Tuesday night to representatives of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, who conferred with the borad on the question. That there are obstacles to be overcome before the proposed college could be built was admitted. The choice of a location would prove to be one of the greatest, in the opinion of Dr. Roy Horton, unless all communities concerned are willing to select impartially the spot which would be most logical from an educational standpoint. The representatives of the Associated Chambers, T. E. Stephenson, W. C. Jerome and Dr. R. A. Cushman, outlined what had been done at a recent meeting of the educational committee of that body and stated that they wished to learn the position of the board on the matter. Dr. Cushman stated that it seemed that the outside regions were determined to have a union college on a county or union basis if possible. He visioned in the future a four-year institution if the project is launched. The present junior college, he said, lacks college spirit because of its proximity to the high school. If the state board of education refuses to sanction a third college, Santa Ana will have to expand its present plant at great expense, he asserted, and pointed out that one college would eliminate this expense and at the same time give the outside districts the benefit of a good college and representation on its board. Seriously Injured In Auto Wreck Four Fullerton People Have Narrow Escape From Death Narrowly escaping death or serious injury when their car was forced over a high bank on to the railroad track a mile north of San Juan Capistrano as they were returning to Fullerton from San Clemente late Saturday night, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Abbott and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Swoffer of Fullerton are confined to their homes with broken bones, cuts and bruises as a result of the crash. A passing car is said to have struck a rear hub cap on Abbott's car, causing it to careen over the bank and land upside down on the tracks nearly twenty feet below. Slow speed of an approaching train, which was able to stop before striking the car with its occupants pinned beneath, is believed to have saved their lives. Members of the train crew rescued the victims from beneath the overturned car and secured aid. The injured persons were able to return to their homes after receiving medical treatment. The car believed responsible for the accident is said to have sped on without stopping. Mrs. Abbott is a sister of W. P. Quarton of this city. The Rev. Walter T. pastor of the First Church Fullerton, was divorced Monday, a decree being wife on the grounds of Thornton is a brilliant during his pastorate in a reputation in Orange oratory and by his intimation of Orange county enthusiastic booster. When he resigned from Fullerton it was to attend with the chamber of Angeles, and later he be managed by the City of Los Angeles. The former minister with Mrs. Lottie M. McInnis in a subdivision project county. According to friends contest the divorce Thornton. AHEIM GAZETTE Anahaim, California, Thursday, January 31, 1929 WS ADVANTAGES OF CENTRAL MYSTERIOUS BOX FOUND TO BE HARMLESS BLACKMAILER'S RECEPTACLE NOT AN INFERNAL MACHINE, AS FEARED Chief J. S. Bouldin Blows It to Pieces With a Rifle and Finds No Explosives in It; Box Made of Wood, Newspaper, Sheets of Lead and Plaster of Paris, Evidently the Handiwork of a Man of Unsound Mind. The mysterious box which the police dug up in the sand at Huntington Beach, and which has been in their possession for more than a week, has been broken open and found to be harmless. Owing to the peculiar construction of Noted Lecturer At Forum Meeting Bishop Mitchell Addresses Men's Club at White Temple Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell, noted lecturer and rtraveler, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Men's Open Forum club in the White Temple Methodist church Monday night. The program followed a 6:30 o'clock dinner served in the church social hall. More than persons were present. Bishop Mitchell, who was in the Philippine Islands from 1924 to 1928, told of the remarkable development of the people of the islands since American occupation. In the time that has elapsed since the Spanish-American war, illiteracy has decreased from 50 per cent of the population to but 30 per cent, he stated. Officials for the coming year were elected as follows: President, Paul H. Demaree; vice-president, L. T. Writer, and secretary-treasurer, N. R. Phillips. Demaree succeeds M. A. Gauer as president, the latter having served in this capacity for the past five years. The program included several vocal solos by Percy Carlyle, leader of the White MILLER RETIRES FROM PLANNING BOARD MAYOR QUITS HIS JOB AND COUNCILMAN GRAFTON IS APPOINTED Commission Has Made Excellent Record During Its Short Life, In Spite of Many Protests; City Clerk Merritt's Report Shows But $571.74 in Delinquent Taxes Still on Books; Bids for Pipe Called For. Mayor L. E. Miller, who has served as a member of the city planning commission since the organization of that body, has retired from active membership on the commission, and Councillman W. D. Grafton was appointed to take Growing In the W Experiment on the Bastard mine the effect grow sweet co are proving s Gaston Bastard meal of the ca The sweet evergreen va September am slope of hills matured nice winter product high in sugar Plans are be extensive plan develop the pro on a commerce of the year circumstances The success veals the idea ditions prevail district, ra shows the al this section. Too Mu Chief J. S. Bouldin Blows It to Pieces With a Rifle and Finds No Explosives in It; Box Made of Wood, Newspaper, Sheets of Lead and Plaster of Paris, Evidently the Handiwork of a Man of Unsound Mind. The mysterious box which the police dug up in the sand at Huntington Beach, and which has been in their possession for more than a week, has been broken open and found to be harmless. Owing to the peculiar construction of the box and the circumstances surrounding it, it was feared that it was filled with explosives and the man who opened it would be blown to atoms. But Monday the puzzle was solved by Chief Bouldin taking it out into the open spaces and tearing it to bits with rifle bullets. It was found that the thing was a peculiarly constructed affair. A wooden box four by five inches in dimensions, formed the core. This had been wrapped in a newspaper, and three layers of sheet lead covered this. An outside coat of plaster of paris finished the job. A hole in the top into which was inserted a wooden plug, was the only means of getting into the interior. This box had been planted in the sand by the man who attempted to blackmail Frank Baum. Mr. Baum received two or three letters from him, demanding that he place in the box $500 and a list of men who were known to be pro-Germans during the war. He was instructed where to find the box, and the money and list were to be poked through the hole. Mr. Baum promptly turned everything over to the police. They found the box as described and followed instructions by suspending it from the pier, but the blackmaller failed to take it in. The police brought the box to headquarters, and believing it to be an infernal machine, hesitated about opening it. When Chief Bouldin tore it to pieces with rifle bullets Monday, it was found to be harmless. The blackmaller is evidently a crank with a disordered brain, but he has covered his movements well, and the police have no clue as to his identity. Mr. Baum received three letters from the blackmaller, the first one reaching him a week ago last Saturday. The latter demanded $500 in cash and a list of pro-Germans in Anaheim during the war. It threatened dire consequences to himself, his wife and his 16-year-old daughter if he failed to comply. The letter stated that within twenty-four hours he would receive a phone message telling him where to place the money and list of names. He never got the phone call, but in two following letters full instructions were given. He was told to dig at a certain spot in the sand at Huntington Beach pier where he would find a box. The money and list of names were to be placed in the box, which was then to be suspended by a string to the end of the pier. That was all Mr. Baum had to do—the hold-up man would do the rest. The police decided to set a trap for Legislators Want Sentiment of People Will Not Boost Harbor Bill Unless People Approve An expression of the sentiment of the opinion of Orange county citizens regarding Senate Bill No. E, known as the Orange County Harbor District Act, introduced in the legislature at Sacramento by Assemblyman Ted Craig of Brea and Senator N. T. Edwards of Orange, is desired by the legislators before action on the measure following the recess period, according to a letter received from Craig. In explaining the presentation of the measure, which was sponsored by harbor advocates, Craig declared that both himself and Senator Edwards were duty bound to introduce the bill, as representatives of Orange county. In his letter Craig said: "Mr. Edwards and myself feel that this bill should be thoroughly discussed by the county as a whole during the recess of the legislature, so that we might come back prepared to do whatever the people of Orange county as a whole want us to do. "We can kill the bill or work for its passage. That depends on the attitude of the people of Orange county, as it is not a personal matter with Mr. Edwards or myself." "I will be home in Brea this week, and I want the public to feel at liberty to call on me or write me at any time in regard to any matters which might come under my jurisdiction as assemblyman from Orange county." In further explanation of his attitude on the matter, Craig made public a letter he had received from Yorba Linda, expressing the sentiments of a rancher regarding the county harbor. The text of the letter follows: "I have read in a paper some time Commission Has Made Excellent Record During Its Short Life, In Spite of Many Protests; City Clerk Merritt's Report Shows But $571.74 in Delinquent Taxes Still on Books; Bids for Pipe Called For. Mayor L. E. Miller, who has served as a member of the city planning commission since the organization of that body, has retired from active membership on the commission, and Councilman W. D. Grafton was appointed to take his place. Mr. Miller has taken an active part in the excellent work accomplished by the commission during the short time it has been in existence. Mr. Grafton will henceforth represent the council on the commission. Charles Pearson, who has served as secretary, was re-appointed to that position. An insurance policy covering the liability of the city on all municipal vehicles was approved. The policy was issued by the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance company, and limits the liability of the company to $20,000 in case of any accident. The council authorized the transfer of $1,000 from the general fund to bond redemption fund No. 17 to pay bond No. 13, due January 15. The monthly report of K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, covering inspections in Anaheim during December, was read and approved. Police Chief J. S. Bouldin, reporting as tax collector, showed $126,948.12 collected in taxes, in addition to $8,343.69 collected by the assessor on unsecured personal taxes. The report of City Clerk E. B. Merritt ex-officio assessor, disclosed but $571.74 in delinquent taxes remaining for years 1928-29. Delinquent taxes aggregating $1,048.20 were collected up to January 10, the report revealed. O. E. Steward, maintenance engineer on the outfall sewer, reported a total flow of sewage at unit one (the screening plant), of 4005 miners inches during December. The Waste Water Disposal company contributed an average of 39 miners inches daily during the month, with a maximum for one day of 60 miners inches. Operating costs for the same period totaled $1,089.81, of which Anaheim's share was $168.59; Fullerton, $168.59; Orange, $158.68; Placentia, $27.25; Garden Grove $27.25, and La Habra $43.59. The council adopted a resolution calling for bids on a quantity of pipe for the municipal light, water and power department. Weber Preparing For World Tour Retired Business Man Leaves Feb. 9 for a Trip Around the Globe Plans are being developed on a commemorative fact that conditions prevail at this section. Too Much At Sunny Country Dale Closed by There is a buillet of La Jolla Placement, that day evenings; for a certain reason this week. Der der displeased law because flasks filled with errage are too danced; it is a of young person officials, and she will open it for a closed and padded development between Warren and Warren stated sheriff's office to it on Sunday operate. Conditions at are said to have last few days; after with the board waved that place in law in its Sundays According to normality should couples. But placed on Sunday locations; it is dented rush off each occasion on that it rings with crowded couples close proximity. The place block is said light both at that a back exit; yard into which quietly are secured After Warren board of superintendent Attorney Sam Hill situation with that conditions on La Jolla place continue. With this movers visors are still an ordinance on hall conditions fact that a horse counties are said Orange county县 The police decided to set a trap for the blackmaller. An officer near Mr. Baum's size was disguised to resemble him as near as possible and digged into the sand at the designated place. He found the box, but made no attempt to open it or tamper with it. He suspended it by a rope from the pier according to instructions, and he and other officers lay in wait for the blackmaller, but he failed to put in an appearance, and nothing further has been heard from him. He has kept his tracks well covered and his identity is still a mystery. Divorce Granted To Mrs. Thornton The Rev. Walter Thornton, former pastor of the First Christian church in Fullerton, was divorced in Los Angeles Monday, a decree being issued to his wife on the grounds of desertion. Thornton is a brilliant orator and during his pastorate in Fullerton made a reputation in Orange county by his oratory and by his interest in the promotion of Orange county. He was an enthusiastic booster. When he resigned his pastorate in Fullerton it was to accept a position with the chamber of commerce in Los Angeles, and later he became secretary and manager of the Community Chest of Los Angeles. The former minister now is associated with Mrs. Lottle M. Morse and her son in a subdivision project in San Diego County. According to friends Thornton did not contest the divorce action of Mrs. Thornton. It is said that when President-elect Hoover crossed the equator, old Nepune paid him the customary honorary visit. Wonder if he asked for an appointment on the shipping board? Weber Preparing For World Tour Retired Business Man Leaves Feb. 9 for a Trip Around the Globe L. B. Weber has for some time been planning a tour around the world, and he will sail from San Pedro on February 9 on the first leg of his journey, which will keep hi maway from home for five months. He starts on the flagship of the Jap line, N. Y. K., going first to San Francisco. From there the ship goes to Honolulu, then to Japan, where he will spend seven days. Ten days will be allowed for seeing China, then he goes to Manila. After seeing that city he returns to Hong Kong, where another ship will carry him through the straits and the Indian Ocean. A stop will be made at Colombo, in the Island of Ceylon, also at Aden, an Arabian port on the Red Sea. Passing through the Suez Canal a considerable stop will be made in order to give the tourists a chance to see Cairo, the pyramids and other sights of interest in Egypt. At Alexandria he boards an Italian ship and will make stops at several Mediterranean ports including Constantinople and Athens, finally landing at Naples, where he will meet his two sisters, Mrs. T. B. Diamond and Mrs. E. B. Smith, also Oscar Goehner, all of Los Angeles. He expects to see all the principal polite in Europe before embarking on the Atlantic on his return voyage. Mrs. Caroline Koger was seriously injured in an automobile accident, Sunday afternoon, when a car driven by her son-in-law, C. W. Dennis, collided with a car driven by Louis Bremer. The accident occurred at the intersection of Vermont and Dagsdons avenues. After Warren board of superintendent attorney Sam Bidwell situation with that conditions of the La Jolla plan continue. With this move visors are still an ordinance of hall conditions fact that a hordred counties are said Orange county dance halls and munities have c Z.B.West Jr., proposed ordination frame it in such vent dancing it after the midnight al cafes with mits be revoked midnight has beensible feature of difficulity in brought about luch such places day by patrons of radio music surcover charge Jilishment thussible for the o regarded as miffs. Open Veer the H Coroner's Juice cover A coroner's jubilee open verdict in Merz, 65, Pass body was found tracks near Furday with the car. The inquiry Auley and Suitlerton. The waiver o ETTE CALIFORNIA STATE 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 15 CENTRAL COLLEGE Growing Corn In the Sunny Winter Season Experiments now being conducted on the Bastanchury ranch to determine the effectiveness of efforts to grow sweet corn for winter markets, are proving successful, according to Gaston Bastanchury, who enjoyed a meal of the ears at dinner recently. The sweet corn, of the Oregon evergreen variety, was planted in September and October on the south slope of hills on the ranch and has matured nicely, it was said. The winter product is very sweet and high in sugar content. Plans are being considered for more extensive plantings next winter to develop the production of sweet corn on a commercial basis at this season of the year, when under ordinary circumstances it is off the market. The success of the experiment reveals the ideal winter growing conditions prevalent in the Orange county district, ranch officials say, and shows the absolute frostlessness of this section. WATER COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING STOCKHOLDERS GATHER AT HEADQUARTERS HERE, LISTEN TO REPORT Only One-Fourth of the Shares Respond at Roll-Call. Consequently No Official Business Could be Transacted; Members Well Pleased With Reports of Past Year's Business; Old Directors Hold Over for Another Year. When the roll was called at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company Saturday, only 2.023 shares out of a total of 8,004, responded. It was not expected that a company would be present at this Too Much Booze At Sunday Dances Country Dance Hall Is Ordered Closed by County Officials There is a building at the little hamlet of La Jolla, between Anaheim and Placentia, that is a dance hall on Sunday evenings, but a house of worship for a certain religious sect the balance of the week. This place has fallen under the displeasure of the minions of the law because, it is claimed, pocket flasks filled with an intoxicating beverage are too openly displayed at the dance. It is a menace to the morals of the young people, it is claimed by the officials, and should an attempt be made to open it for another dance it will be closed and padlocked. This development followed a conference between Probation Officer L. A. Warren and the board of supervisors. Warren stated that he had asked the sheriff's office to raid the place and close it on Sunday night if it attempts to operate. Conditions at the La Jolla dance hall are said to have become worse in the last few days, and Warren's conference with the board was the result of reports that the place is openly flaunting the law in its Sunday night carousals. According to reports it is a hall which normally should hold about 30 or 40 couples. But following recent curbs placed on Sunday operation in other locations, it is said that an unprecedented rush of young couples have descended on the La Jolla rendezvous and that it rings with the hilarity of 100 crowded couples attempting to dance in close proximity. The place, located in the middle of a block, is said to be extremely shy on light, both at the front entrance and at a back exit, which leads into a dark yard. Into which various dancers frequently are seen to disappear. After Warren's conference with the board of supervisors, Deputy District Attorney Sam L. Colline discussed the situation with them and it was agreed that conditions alleged to be existing at the La Jolla place could not be allowed to continue. With this move in prospect the supervisors are still considering passing of an ordinance designed to curb dance hall conditions brought about by the fact that a horde of shelters from outside counties are said to be descending on Orange county on Sunday nights after plans are being considered for more extensive plantings next winter to develop the production of sweet corn on a commercial basis at this season of the year, when under ordinary circumstances it is off the market. The success of the experiment reveals the ideal winter growing conditions prevalent in the Orange county district, ranch officials say, and shows the absolute frostlessness of this section. When the roll was called at the annual meeting of stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company Saturday, only 2,023 shares out of a total of 8,004; responded. It was not expected that a quorum would be present at this meeting, as there was nothing of importance to be considered, no differences of opinion to be discussed, and no dissatisfaction with the company's management. The booklet giving the reports of the superintendent and auditing board was in the hands of each stockholder, and it showed that the past year had been a satisfactory one in every respect. As there was nothing to argue about and no changes to demand the majority of stockholders did not take the trouble to attend. The only business transacted was calling the roll and reading the reports covering the last year's business. The reports show that the water deliveries for 1928 were the largest in the company's history. The amount collected for water during the year was $101,944.55. The company was also paid for rentals, $2,153, and for cement, hauling, pipe and sundries, $3,816, making a total income from the water department of $107,913.55. The total operating expense was $94,861.82, leaving a net gain of $13,051.73. The company's oil wells yielded in 1928 245,744.94 barrels of oil from which it was paid a royalty of $28,913.73. Real estate owned by the company is valued at $195,290. The total resources of the company foot up to $1,291,388.89. Transaction of official business being impossible owing to the lack of a quorum, those present spent the time in informal discussion and handing bouquets to the officials who steered the business through the past year. The old board of directors will hold over for another year. The members of the board are H. H. Hale, Placentia; J. C. Tuffree, Placentia; J. H. Brunsworth, Anaheim; A. G. Miller, Fullerton; Bert Annlin, Fullerton; J. Chas. Thamer, Fullerton; Chas. L. Hansen, Placentia. Officers will be elected at the next meeting of the directors, but in all probability there will be no change. They are: H. H. Hale, President; J. C. Tuffree, vice-president; L. J. Sheridan, secretary; First National Bank, treasurer; W. T. Wallop, superintendent. ST. VALENTINE PARTY Miss Elva Mary Hamler, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Mabel Hamler, entertained at a delightful St. Valentine's party at her home on South Clementine street on Friday evening last. After enjoying a short musical program, dancing and games were indulged in and later a dainty luncheon was served in the dining room. Those pres- After Warren's conference with the board of supervisors, Deputy District Attorney Sam L. Colline discussed the situation with them and it was agreed that conditions alleged to be existing at the La Jolla place could not be allowed to continue. With this move in prospect the supervisors are still considering passing of an ordinance designed to curb dance hall conditions brought about by the fact that a horde of sheiks from outside counties are said to be descending on Orange county on Sunday nights after dance halls and cafe in their own communities have closed. District Attorney Z. B. West Jr., has been working on the proposed ordinance and is attempting to frame it in such a way that it will prevent dancing in Orange county cafes after the midnight hour. Licensing of all cafes with the provision that permits be revoked if they operate after midnight has been considered as a possible feature of the law. Difficulty in framing the ordinance is brought about by the fact that in many such places dancing is participated in by patrons of their own initiative, with radio music supplying the rhythm. No cover charge is made and the establishment thus is said to be not responsible for the dances, which could be regarded as more or less private affairs. Open Verdict In the Merz Inquest Coroner’s Jury Unable to Uncover New Facts A coroner's jury Friday returned an open verdict in the case of Ferdinand Merz, 65, Pasco, Wash., man, whose body was found beside the Santa Fe tracks near Fullerton a week ago Saturday with the throat cut from car to car. The inquest was held in the McAuley and Suters funeral parlors, Fullerton. The verdict declared that "death was free, vice-president; L. J. Sheridan, secretary; First National Bank, treasurer; W. T. Wallop, superintendent. ST. VALENTINE PARTY Miss Elva Mary Hamler, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Mabel Hamler, entertained at a delightful St. Valentine's party at her home on South Clementine street on Friday evening last. After enjoying a short musical program, dancing and games were indulged in and later a dainty luncheon was served in the dining room. Those present besides Mrs. Hamler and Miss Elva Hamler were: Miss Alma Bailey, Miss Fern Hein, Miss Florence Eymann, Miss Marcella Edwards, Miss Evelyn Fitzgerald, Miss Lella Brown and Miss Claire Leonard. The old-fashioned bride who promised to love, honor and obey, now has a daughter who gets married on the slogan, "I'll try anything once." due to secreving of the left carotid artery, left internal vein and the traches. Unable to determine whether the death was from murder or suicide. Interest at the inquest centered about Charles M. O'Brien, Pascow attorney, representing Jacob Merz, brother of the dead man, who assisted Coroner C. D. Brown in questioning witnesses and who took the stand himself to testify as to the past history of Merz. O'Brien told of Merz' coming to his office on January 11, at which time O'Brien assisted him in applying for a passport to Germany, where he planned to visit his sisters. Merz left Pasco suddenly, O'Brien said. Others testifying at the inquest were C. A. Bacon, conductor on the train, who saw the blood stains on the steps of the smoking car; Charles Walker, station agent in Anaheim, who declared he saw a man walking north along the track from Anaheim after the train had pulled out; George Pace, who drove to the scene, declaring he saw two men running from the body as he drove up, and W. A. Pike, brakeman on a work train, who testified he was the first to see the body.