anaheim-gazette 1929-06-20

DON'T KNOCK If you can't speak a good word for your town, move out. There's plenty of room outside. VOLUME LIX GREAT INTEREST IN ANAHEIM TONIGHT TO DISCUSS FLOOD CONTROL AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM H. C. Head and Paul Bailey Will Also Speak in Favor of the Orange County Flood Control Project; Mass Meeting Sponsored by the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Next Tuesday, June 25, Orange county voters will go to the polls and register their approval or disapproval of the board of supervisors' plans for conserving flood waters by the construction of various dams. These plans were formulated by Engineer Paul Welcome Visitors At the Picnic Young Ladies Formerly Residents Here Attend Festivities and Join in Making Day Memorable Among those present at the old-timers' picnic on Saturday afternoon were a number of young ladies who formerly resided here, and who still have a warm place in their hearts for this community: Mrs. Fannie Higgins Lyon and her sister, Miss Margaret Higgins, of Holloywood, who enjoyed the day with many old-timers, are daughters of Pioneer residents. Their father, Dr. Wm. M. Higgins, was a Pioneer druggist and filled the responsible position of postmaster in early days. Their mother, Mrs. Dr. Alice Higgins, was the first woman physician and surgeon practicing her profession in this locality. These two young ladies have resided in Hollywood for a number of years and devoted several months last year to a tour of Europe. Mrs. Dora Fischer Bain was also present and enjoyed the festivities. She PIONEER RATTRACTS THRON DE DI CATORY EX AT PIONEER HOUSE VIDE INTEREST PROGRAM Long Tables at City With Tempting Which Those Pre Earnest Attention; sponses From Ma Date of Their Arrive heim; Merriment preme During En noon. Bringing together a happy attended assemblage o H. C. Head and Paul Bailey Will Also Speak in Favor of the Orange County Flood Control Project; Mass Meeting Sponsored by the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Next Tuesday, June 25, Orange county voters will go to the polls and register their approval or disapproval of the board of supervisors' plans for conserving flood waters by the construction of various dams. These plans were formulated by Engineer Paul Bailey, who was engaged for the purpose and has spent a couple of years making a complete survey of the county. Bailey was assisted during the last three months of his work by three eminent engineers, one from Dayton, Ohio, one from Boise, Idaho, and the other from San Francisco. The plans as submitted to the supervisors were approved by all of them. These plans call for an expenditure of $16,500,000, and this is the amount of the proposed bond issue which will be voted on Tuesday. It was at first thought there would be no active opposition to the project, but an organization has been formed to fight the proposal, and for the past few weeks the campaign has been decidedly warm. The organization is called the Water Users' Association of Orange county, and its strength can only be determined when the vote is counted. Tonight a mass meeting will be held at the high school auditorium for the purpose of boosting the bonds. It is sponsored by the Associated Chambers of Commerce, and speakers of note will be present. Francis Cuttle of Riverside, chairman of the Tri-Counties Forestation Committee, will be the chief speaker. He is one of the foremost authorities on conservation in California... Other speakers will be Paul Bailey, the engineer who drew the plans, and H. C. Head, attorney for the Anaheim Union Water Co. Mr. Head is also well posted on the water situation. It is expected the auditorium will be crowded with interested listeners as the intensive campaign now waging has stirred the voters up and they are anxious to get more light on the subject. It appears that the enormous cost of the work proposed by Bailey is the principal objection to the project. It is claimed that a system just as effective, with a dam further up the river, can be installed at half the cost. Lowering water levels, possible flood damage, and a scheme which will conserve water and prevent floods were shown graphically Monday to a group of 125 Orange county business men, who participated in a tour conducted by the agricultural committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Led by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg and Assistant Farm Advisor W. M. Cory, caravans from the south and north met at the site of the proposed lower Prado dam on the Santa Ana river shortly before 2 p.m. Paul Bailey, flood control engineer for this district, outlined the water Higgins, of Hollywood, who enjoyed the day with many old-timers, are daughters of Pioneer residents. Their father, Dr. Wm. M. Higgins, was a Pioneer druggist and filled the responsible position of postmaster in early days. Their mother, Mrs. Dr. Alice Higgins, was the first woman physician and surgeon practicing her profession in this locality. These two young ladies have resided in Hollywood for a number of years and devoted several months last year to a tour of Europe. Mrs. Dora Fischer Bain was also present and enjoyed the festivities. She is the daughter of John Fischer, who erected the Planters Hotel here at the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. It was a large two-story frame structure and was the most pretentious edifice between Los Angeles and San Diego. It was destroyed by fire in the 70's. A larger and more commodious building was erected on the site by Mr. Fischer and this was also destroyed by fire in the 80's. Mr. Fischer moved to Los Angeles where he was elected city assessor and subsequently county assessor. Mrs. Anna Fischer DeFrees, who has been in attendance at the old-timers' picnic for several years past, was unable to be present on account of illness. Mrs. Polldle Heiman Copley of Van Nuys was also present. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Heiman, who were Pioneer residents. Miss Clara Mosseman came as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Lewis. Her mother, who was the last remaining Pioneer of the Colony, passed away several weeks ago in her ninety-third year. Miss Julia Wartenberg came from Los Angeles with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobson. The latter is a daughter of Gustav Davis, one of the Pioneer merchants of the city. Mr. Wartenberg was constable of the township and was a brave and courageous peace officer. Mrs. Carrie McFadden Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McFadden, Pioneer residents of Placentia, came over from Fullerton and joined the happy throng. Aged Citizen Called By Death George McAulay Succumbs On Thursday After a Long Illness George McAulay, an old-time resident, who for several years has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Harry Arthur, died Thursday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 85. Mr. McAulay came to California 35 years ago and has lived most of time in Anaheim. For several years past he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur, who formerly owned the Mann Apartments. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. The sons are Ira of Baldwin Park, Arthur and James of Anaheim; the three daughters are Mrs. Long Tables at City With Tempting Which Those Earnest Attention; sponses From Ma Date of Their Arrival heim; Merriment preme During Enno. Bringing together a happy attended assembly of of Mother Colony Pioneer annual picnic given by American Revolution afternoon proved to be able reunion and will be buried in the annals of so in this community. A bas was enjoyed at the City upon the long tables, most tempting and delicious vlands to which ample done by the multitude priced. Dedicatory services at house on West street near were held at 11 o'clock attendance of Pioneers pro H. H. Easton delivered an dress to the memory of of Colony, who came quarters of a century ago terrors of the desert, and the countryside into bea tions of growing trees as was the purpose of the Da said, to perpetuate the de men and women and to pay as possible what they had found the foundations for their city. In this Pioneer hous e many of their treasured which they had come dur time to be in daily contortie display, she said w able through the generosity Marie Horstman Dwyer, th Pioneer residents, who got ed the lot whereon stands to the Daughters of the A solution. The edifice was George Hansen in 1857 o Angeles street near Cyprus used by him as his office while surveying the origin It was the first building and is probably the old standing in Southern Ca was later occupied by Phil lowing completion of Mr. Veys, when he returned clisco, and here Miss Ros born. She still survives Francisco and is an occa with friends here. Later ar her family lived here this door her three daughters as happy brides. One o Adolph Rimpau, was pres erces. Later on Mr. Ruhman occupied the building. It ousely donated to the Dau Beazleye of Fullerton and to its present site last year roofed, re-painted and now contains many of th relics of all but forgotten Lowering water levels, possible flood damage, and a scheme which will conserve water and prevent floods were shown graphically Monday to a group of 125 Orange county business men, who participated in a tour conducted by the agricultural committee of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. Led by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg and Assistant Farm Advisor W. M. Cory, caravans from the south and north met at the site of the proposed lower Prado dam on the Santa Ana river shortly before 2 p.m. Paul Bailey, flood control engineer for this district, outlined the water program, declaring that the lower Prado reservoir would conserve three times the amount of water Orange county could hope to get from the Colorado river and ten times what could be reclaimed from sewage. In addition, it would provide flood control, he said. In one of the pits, dug in connection with the geologic survey of the site, Chester Marlave, geologist for the flood control organization, showed the group the type of bedrock underlying the surface. At the Pilot Water company well near Anaheim, Marlave showed charts describing lowering water levels in agricultural and municipal wells. Santa Ana in 1908 had wells which brought water to the surface and today the level is 56 feet below the ground, he said. Water at Anaheim has dropped from the 50 foot to the 105 foot level since 1908, and a similar situation has developed at Fullerton, according to Marlave. At Orange the level has dropped from the 90 to the 164 foot level since measurements began, he related. Leroy Lyon, secretary of the Pilot Water company, outlined the situation there and stated that since 1922 the level has dropped from the 60 foot to the 140 foot level. He stressed the flood menace from the river, which makes almost a 90 degree turn to the east of the well. At Villa Park the water level has dropped 68 feet in the last seven years, it was pointed out. Lyon called attention to the expense of continually deepening wells. "That's what hits us so hard," he said. The river led at the Olive bridge, which is above the level of the surrounding country, furnishes a graphic example of the flood menace. Along a 90 degree turn in the channel, a levee has been built. Wahlberg here pointed out that during a flood there would be great danger of the river breaking through the levee on the curve and flooding Anaheim. Marlave stated that there was a 50 foot drop between the river and Anaheim. One of the delegation asserted that the drop was only 36 feet. Marlave offered to prove his statement on government maps, and Wahlberg remarked: "At any rate we all know it isn't uphill." George McAulay, an old-time resident, who for several years has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Harry Arthur, died Thursday morning after a lingering illness, at the age of 85. Mr. McAulay came to California 35 years ago and has lived most of the time in Anaheim. For several years past he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Arthur, who formerly owned the Mann Apartments. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. The sons are Ira of Baldwin Park, Arthur and James of Anaheim; the three daughters are Mrs. Arthur of this city and Mrs. C. G. Hamer and Mrs. S. Clemons, both of San Fernando. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hilgenfeld parlor, Rev. Robert McAulay being in charge. Burial was in the Anaheim cemetery. NEW MINISTER IN CHARGE OF CHURCH The Rev. E. Burgl, who was appointed pastor of the Salem Evangelical church recently to take the place of the Rev. M. Light, who was transferred to an Evangelical church in Long Beach, arrived in Anaheim with his wife and daughter, Margaret, the past week. The new arrivals are making their home at 480 West Center street and came here from Freeport, Ill. The initial sermon was preached by the new pastor Sunday morning. The Rev. M. Light was pastor here or two years. rounding country, furnishes a graphic example of the flood menace. Along a 90 degree turn in the channel, a levee has been built. Wahlberg here pointed out that during a flood there would be great danger of the river breaking through the levee on the curve and flooding Anaheim. Marlave stated that there was a 50 foot drop between the river and Anaheim. One of the delegation asserted that the drop was only 36 feet. Marlave offered to prove his statement on government maps, and Wahlberg remarked: "At any rate we all know it isn't uphill." AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 20, 1929 BEST IN TUESDAY'S BOND PIONEER PICNIC ATTRACTS HAPPY THRONG DE D I CATORY EXERCISES AT PIONEER HOUSE PROVIDE INTERESTING PROGRAM Long Tables at City Park Filled With Tempting Viands to Which Those Present Pay Earnest Attention; Witty Responses From Many, Giving Date of Their Arrival in Anaheim; Merriment Reigns Supreme During Entire Afternoon. All-Year Club Seeking $2,500 For Publicity The board of supervisors Tuesday had awarded to Bruce Brothers, Inc., of Long Beach, the contract for grading and grading 1615 miles of roads near Yorba Linda. The Bruce Brothers bid, which was $83.-750, was low. Plans and specifications for the work had been submitted by Nat Neff, highway superintendent of Orange county. Work is expected to start in the near future on the project. The board received a communication from the All-Year club of Southern California, asking that the annual appropriation from Orange county to that organization's public campaign be increased from $2,000 to $2,500. The board did not take final action on the request. The communication stated that ten per cent of the summer tourists to the southland are returning to locate permanently, causing a ratio of population increase for Orange county during the period the national advertising has been running of $0.5 per cent, compared with the BOND BOOSTERS ISSUE FINAL APPEAL CITIZENS COMMITTEE CAUTIONS VOTERS TO MAKE NO MISTAKE Makes Public the Names of 45 Organizations of the County That Have Endorsed the Measure, and Are Giving It Hearty Support; Scores Opposition for Making Misleading Statements. The citizens committee for flood control, acting in conjunction with the supervisors in an endeavor to put over the conservation plans and carry the bonds next Tuesday, issue the following appeal to the voters: Young Couple But Kee City Attorney Ge Madge Saunders, manager's office, by the young person at Yuma, June 1. The bride is the Mrs. W. F. Saunders street, and was e National Bank po coming the city m. The groom has for the past five ber of the law first den and Frills. He Holden, lives at H young attorney in University of MI of 1923. Holden, became Lions club May ceding his marriage honeymoon. Mr. visit the National Louvayville, Ky. Long Tables at City Park Filled With Tempting Viands to Which Those Present Pay Earnest Attention; Witty Responses From Many, Giving Date of Their Arrival in Anaheim; Merriment Reigns Supreme During Entire Afternoon. Bringing together a happy and largely attended assemblage of descendants of Mother Colony Pioneers, the fourth annual picnic given by Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday afternoon proved to be a most enjoyable reunion and will be long remembered in the annals of social functions in this community. A basket luncheon was enjoyed at the City Park, where, upon the long tables, was spread a most tempting and delicious array of viands to which ample justice was done by the multitude present. Dedicatory services at the Pioneer house on West street near Sycamore, were held at 11 o'clock with a large attendance of Pioneers present. Mrs. H. H. Easton delivered an eloquent address to the memory of the founders of the Colony, who came here three quarters of a century ago, braving the terrors of the desert, and transforming the countryside into beautiful plantations of growing trees and vines. It was the purpose of the Daughters, she said, to perpetuate the deeds of these men and women and to preserve as far as possible what they had done in laying the foundations for this beautiful city. In this Pioneer house were stored many of their treasured relics, with which they had come during their lifetime, to be in daily contact. This historic display, she said, was made possible through the generosity of Mrs. Marie Horstman Dwyer, a daughter of Pioneer residents, who generously deed the lot whereon stands this building to the Daughters of the American Revolution. The edifice was erected by George Hansen in 1857, on North Los Angeles street near Cypress, and was used by him as his office and residence while surveying the original townsite. It was the first building erected here and is probably the oldest structure standing in Southern California. It was later occupied by Philip Davis following completion of Mr. Hansen's surveys, when he returned to San Francisco, and here Miss Rose Davis was born. She still survives, living in San Francisco and is an occasional visitor with friends here. Later Mrs. Carrillo and her family lived here, and from this door her three daughters departed as happy brides. One of them, Mrs. Adolph Rimpau, was present at the exercises. Later on Mr. Ruhman and Mr. Syre occupied the building. It was generously donated to the Daughters by Mr. Beazley of Fullerton and was moved to its present site last year. It was re-roofed, re-painted and re-furnished and now contains many of the treasured relics of all but forgotten times in the The board received a communication from the All Year club of Southren California, asking that the annual appropriation from Orange county to that organization's public campaign be increased from $2,000 to $2,500. The board did not take final action on the request. The communication stated that ten per cent of the summer tourists to the southland are returning to locate permanently, causing a ratio of population increase for Orange county during the period the national advertising has been running of $8.5 per cent, compared with the national population increase of 13.4 per cent for the same period. carnestly and eloquently referred tenderly to the many excellent traits of character of those who had lived here and who had passed on to their reward. Mrs. W. P. Quarton, newly elected regent of the Chapter, led in a brief ritual dedicating the house, to which members of the Chapter made fitting responses. Mrs. Easton invited those present to enter and view the treasured relics stored within. A garland of roses barred the path of the visitors, hanging across the doorway. At one side was Maryellen Lewis, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Lewis, and at the other Jacqueline Rust, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Rust. Two girls were garbed in white. As Mrs. Easton extended her invitation, the garland of flowers dropped from the doorway, hanging suspended from one side. The party entered and viewed the many memebtes stored therein. A feature of the exhibit is a framed scroll containing a list of original stock holders of the Colony, the handiwork of Miss Honor Easton, who was recently graduated from the University at Berkeley. A piano given by Mrs. Dwycer occupies a prominent place among the exhibits. It was owned by her mother and was one of the first pianos ever brought here. A number of framed photographs of Pioneers hang upon the walls and there are many other relics on display. Old furniture used by the Pioneers fills the enclosure and all were looked upon with engaging interest by those present. Everyone signed the register, which will contain the names of all visitors to the Pioneer house. It was announced that all hands would take cars and drive to the City Park, where a basket luncheon would be spread at noon. A large throng of Pioneers sat down to the well-laden tables and for an hour or more enjoyed a most tempting repast. Ladies and gentlemen who had not met for years gathered to pay their respects to the feast, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Ladies of the D. A. R served coffee and cream and there was a long list of delicious viands to satisfy the inner man. At conclusion of the feast, Fayette Lewis, master of ceremonies, called Pioneers to order for a brief program. Makes Public the Names of 45 Organizations of the County That Have Endorsed the Measure, and Are Giving It Hearty Support; Scores Opposition for Making Misleading Statements. The citizens committee for flood control, acting in conjunction with the supervisors in an endeavor to put over the conservation plans and carry the bonds next Tuesday, issue the following appeal to the voters: The names of 45 organizations made public yesterday form a partial list of groups who have endorsed the county flood control bonds to be voted on June 25, according to the citizens' campaign committee. The list is broadly representative in character as well as geographically. It covers official civic business, industrial, educational, religious and agricultural interests in every section of the county. The cities, the orchard lands and the farming territory included in the drainage districts adjacent to the beaches have contributed to the long list of bond supporters. Directors of the four drainage and protection districts of the county joined in issuing an appeal to their membership to vote for the flood control bonds, pointing out that the project "is not only for the best interests of the entire county, but is particularly advantageous to the territory comprising our districts, and in our judgment the plans as adopted cannot be improved upon." The statement further declared that "with this plan in operation we would be relieved of the maintenance caused from seasonal floods." The findings of the directors was based upon "careful and deliberate investigation" of the project, the statement said. The partial list of organizations endorsing the flood control bonds follows: County board of supervisors, citizens' advisory committee, board of consulting engineers, engineering committee of county engineers' association. Orange County Engineers' association. Orange County Bankers' association. Orange County Schoolmasters' club. Placentia Chamber of Commerce. Fulfillment on Last Page. Lewis, but Otto said the latter did very little of the rowing. To this Arthur objected and said if it had not been for him the party would probably all be there yet. However, they caught a boatload of fine fish which made amendments for their long absence. Judge J. E. Pleasantz of Santiago said that he arrived in California 80 years ago this day. He was at first engaged at Senator Wolfskill's ranch at San Gabriel, and he brought the cuttings from the Senator's vineyard which were planted in this Colony. He later moved to Santiago canyon where he has since resided. He sold part of his holdings to Madame Modjecka. Here she lived for a number of years. The Judge has the honor of being the oldest resident in Orange county. National Bank paved coming city mall for past five decades and then dined and fellls. His Holden lives at his young attorney in University of Michigan in 1923. Holden became Lions club May ceding his marriage honeymoon. Mr. visit The National Louisville, Ky., relatives of the bride. What Floors Would Cause Water Users A Public Soil Orange county would pay a much more in taxes if voted next Tuesday this week bythe vition which is waplain to defeat an average tax burden of new Anaheim's $56,000 per year, on year period. According to thie office in Santa Ana would cost as follow: interest,$15, nance,$15,000,000 Total,$40,173,000 for The maintenance out; is provided for ten cent tax rate act; over and aboat and interest; and little has been paign. The Water Users only planned to use 15,500 acre feet in the underground is worth $6 per acre cost.First and maintenance costs arethe same as reduction possible. In some district iticularlythe beach claimedthe dam vicinity,buy interfural flow,mightofthe river watertothe actual detelevels there. Orange county fder,the Water Uses all仇res Born in San Francisco and is an occasional visitor with friends here. Later Mrs. Carrillo and her family lived here, and from this door her three daughters departed as happy brides. One of them, Mrs. Adolph Rimpau, was present at the exercises. Later on Mr. Ruhman and Mr. Syre occupied the building. It was generously donated to the Daughters by Mr. Beazley of Fullerton and was moved to its present site last year. It was re-roofed, re-painted and re-furnished and now contains many of the treasured relics of all but forgotten times in the history of the Colony. Mrs. Easton spoke from the front porch of the building while descendants of Pioneers and many guests assembled about her. Her talented address was listened to with rapt attention and she was generously applauded at its close. Joe Elliott, representing the American Legion, presented the Daughters with an American flag which flew from the flagstaff in front of the building. It was not a new flag, he said, but an emblem which had seen service abroad, and was brought home unsullied by the brave lads who crossed the seas in its defense. He gave a brief historical sketch of the evolution of the flag from the earliest Colonial times down to the present day, with its forty-eight stars in a field of blue, emblematic of the states of the Union, at least three of which were admitted to statehood within the memory of many of those now present. Mayor Louis Miller spoke in behalf of the city, paying an eloquent tribute to the Pioneers and adding that we are a forward looking people, had made commendable progress here in the past and confidently expected greater things to come in the future. Fayette Lewis delivered an address dedicated to the Pioneers and spoke feelingly of those who had passed on to their reward, who have left the impress of their manhood and womanhood here, and whom he had the faith to believe we should all meet again. His grandmother, Mrs. Mosseman, the last one of the Pioneers, had recently called to her home and had joined that innumerable throng who had gone to their long rest. He spoke Park, where a basket luncheon would be spread at noon. A large throng of Pioneers sat down to the well-laden tables and for an hour or more enjoyed a most tempting repast. Ladies and gentlemen who had not met for years gathered to pay their respects to the feast, and it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Ladies of the D. A.R. served coffee and cream and there was a long list of delicious viands to satisfy the inner man. At conclusion of the feast, Fayette Lewis, master of ceremonies, called the Pioneers to order for a brief program of exercises. He said that a part of the literary exercises had already been held at the Pioneer house and that it would be open in the afternoon to all who desired to visit there. Dr. Haywood offered the invocation to which all listened with rapt attention. He spoke feelingly of the memory of the Pioneers and asked a blessing upon those gathered for the picnic. The Kiwanis quartet, composed of Glen Merrill, H. W. Lewis, Lyman Harpster and Percy W. Olds, sang two numbers, "The Flag of the Free," and "The Sun Shines Bright in California." Chairman Lewis called for brief responses upon the part of a number of those present. Frank Ey, former mayor of the city and later mayor of Santa Ana, spoke of his work in opening Broadway as an eighty-foot thoroughfare where an irrigating canal had run through the Colony. It seemed at first to be an almost impossible task, but he persevered, and acquiring the co-operation of older members of the board succeeded in opening and grading the new thoroughfare. He came to Anaheim in 1874 and when Orange county was organized in 1889 and he was elected to be public administrator he moved with his family to Santa Ana where he was later honored by election as a member of the city board of trustees, and thereafter selected as its presiding officer. Otto Des Granges spoke of the time when he and Arthur Lewis and others started on a voyage from Anaheim Landing to Avalon, which was reached in safety, but on their return were becalled and had to row back. This was done at the suggestion of Mr. Judge J. E. Pleasantis of Santiago said that he arrived in California 80 years ago this day. He was at first engaged at Senator Wolfskill's ranch at San Gabriel, and he brought the cuttings from the Senator's vineyard which were planted in this Colony. He later moved to Santiago canyon where he has since resided. He sold part of his holdings to Madame Modjecka. Here she lived for a number of years. The judge has the honor of being the oldest resident in Orange county. County Treasurer J. C. Joplin made a brief response to the chairman called upon those present to arise, give their names, and to say when they arrived in Anaheim. Adolph Thomas spoke of the time when the old stage coach ran from the city to the West Anaheim depot, and he made daily trips to and from the station as express messenger. He did his work so well that he is now a retired banker. Billy Wallop said the only reason he had come to the picnic was because he wanted to bring his father and his wife. Billy always gets a laugh, but might have run into a row when he reached home. Many responses were made by those present, and an hour or more was given over to much merriment as the different responses were made. Mrs. Louisa Backs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Werder, arrived in Anaheim in 1859. She is the oldest Pioneer of those now living here. The afternoon was given over to social converse and a delightful time was participated in by all. Responses were made by Mrs. Fannie Higgins Lyon, Miss Margaret Higgins of Hollywood, Mrs. Dora Fischer Bain of Los Angeles, Mrs. Polde Helman Copley of Van Nuys and many others. Dr. Haywood offered the benediction and the enjoyable picnic came to a conclusion. Ladles having the picnic in charge were Mrs. H. H. Easton, Mrs. Ernest Borchert, Mrs. L. C. Deming, Mrs. W. P. Quarton, Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, Miss Mary McLure, Mrs. Sidebottom, Mrs. Victor Loly and others. Orange county fader, The Water Usurper all votes present staggering more sensible, more groom of flood servation can be months later, with county millions of Inasmuch as a satisfiere creating this trict provided that could be voted by the voters; instead two-thirds require issues, The Water urges all voters to help defeat this uplift which would save with a huge debt out corresponding therefore "wasteful gerous and ridiculous." 1928 PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL IN THE COUNTY Total Value $90,000,000 Charus Crops 22,000,000 Oil Output 50,000,000 BOND ELECTION Young Couple Wed But Keep it Quiet City Attorney George Holden and Miss Madge Saunders Married on June 1 Announcement of the marriage of City Attorney George Holden to Miss Madge Saunders, secretary in the city manager's office, was made Saturday by the young people who were wed at Yuma, June 1. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Saunders, 780 North Zeyn street, and was employed at the First National Bank previously before becoming the city manager's secretary. The groom has been city attorney for the past five years and is a member of the law firm of McFoldden, Holden and Frills. His mother, Mrs. Mary Holden, lives at Huntington Park. The young attorney is a graduate of the University of Michigan of the class of 1923. Holden became president of the local Lions club May 31, the evening preceding his marriage, and while on their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Holden will visit the National Lions convention at Louisville, Ky. They also will visit MILITARY DRILL WITNESSED BY HUNDREDS ST. CATHERINE'S SCHOOL WINDS UP TERM WITH AN INTERESTING PROGRAM One Hundred and Sixty Boys Take Part and Acquit Themselves With Honors; Troops Inspected by Col. Dwight Green, of the 364th Infantry; Honors Bestowed on Several of the Boys. Twelve hundred spectators gathered to witness the military drill at St. Catherine's school Sunday. It was the wind-up of the year's activities at the school, and 160 cadets participated in National Bank previously before becoming the city manager's secretary. The groom has been city attorney for the past five years and is a member of the law firm of McFadden, Holden and Frils. His mother, Mrs. Mary Holden, lives at Huntington Park. The young attorney is a graduate of the University of Michigan of the class of 1923. Holden became president of the local Lions club May 31, the evening preceding his marriage, and while on their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Holden will visit the National Lions convention at Louisville, Ky. They also will visit relatives of the bride in Arkansas. What Flood Bonds Would Cost People Water Users Association Makes Public Some Figures Orange county property owners would pay a million dollars a year more in taxes if the dam bonds are voted next Tuesday. It is pointed out this week by the Water Users Association, which is waging an active campaign to defeat the costly project, representing an average increase in the tax burden of nearly 20 per cent. Anaheim's added taxes would be $56,000 per year, or $2,240,000 for a 40-year period. According to this organization, with office in Santa Ana, the large project would cost as follows: Bonds, $16,500,000; Interest, $15,673,000; and maintenance, $8,000,000 at $200,000 per year. Total, $40,173,000 for the 40-year period. The maintenance cost, it is pointed out, is provided for through a special ten cent tax rate provided by the bond act, over and above the cost of bonds and interest, and about which very little has been said during the campaign. The Water Users point out that it is only planned to conserve an average of 15,500 acre feet of water per year in the underground strata. The water is worth $6 per acre foot delivered to the grove, or $81,000 worth of water it is proposed to place in the underground reservoir per year, at a cost of more than a million dollars per year. And still it will have to be pumped to the surface for use. The amount of water could not greatly affect the water levels, according to the association, and thus ranch owners would have a double cost. First the bonds, interest and maintenance; second, pumping costs the same as at present, with little reduction possible. In some districts of the county, particularly the beach communities, it is claimed the dam in the Sulphur Slide vicinity, by interfering with the natural flow, might possibly divert some of the river waters into other startas to the actual detriment of the water levels there. Orange county faces a colossal blunder, the Water Users statement claims, and urges all voters to help defeat the One Hundred and Sixty Boys Take Part and Acquit Themselves With Honors; Troops Inspected by Col. Dwight Green, of the 364th Infantry; Honors Bestowed on Several of the Boys. Twelve hundred spectators gathered to witness the military drill at St. Catherine's school Sunday. It was the wind-up of the year's activities at the school, and 160 cadets participated in the drill. The exercises were held on the campus of the school, and Colonel Dwight Green, commander of the 364th Infantry, reviewed the maneuvers. He was accompanied by members of his staff, St. Catherine's Cadet Band, which is making an excellent reputation as a musical organization, participated and enlivened the occasion with patriotic music. Col. Green also made a thorough inspection of the cadet quarters and other parts of the school. Capt. Daniel Healy, military instructor of the school, was in charge of the presentation, three companies of cadets and the well known boys' band taking part in the various exercises. Presentation of the commandant's award for excellency, the highest honor that any cadet can achieve, to Cadet Captain Michael Tirado was an outstanding feature of the afternoon's ceremonies. In being presented this token, Tirado was recognized as the best all-around cadet of the year, having made a perfect record. Proficiency medals were presented to Earl Halterman and Gerald Brown, and courtesy medals to Lynn Harden and Julius Oehl and the following were added to the honor roll: Carlito Dammers, Laurence Goldner, Lynn Harden Neil LeVecke, Jack Leggett, Julius Oehl, Arden Otto, Jack Powell, Melvin Schneider and Mike Tirado. Warrants issued at this time were presented to the following: Francis Carpenter, major; Earl Halterman, captain; Jack Powell, captain; Carlito Dammers, first lieutenant; Lynn Harden, William Carson; Earl Smith, Bernard Smith; Joseph Bastanchury, Richard Carroll and Charles Schultz; second lieutenants; Frank Ornick, Owen Spencer; Neil LeVecke, Harold Rhinehart, Charles Cooper; Arden Otto, Richard Powell; Gerald Brown, Jack Herrick; Leroy Perry; Kenneth McMahan; Walter Conrad; Frank Manning and Julius Oehl; sergeants. completion of which is expected about the middle of October, according to E. S. Morrow, district manager of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. The construction and placing of the conduit involves an expenditure of $202,$10. Morrow stated. The project is part of a general program for providing additional telephone facilities between Anaheim and Los Angeles during 1929 and 1930 at a cost of $529,$110. A more extensive program is also under way to provide additional long dis- and thus ranch owners would have a double cost. First the bonds, interest and maintenance; second, pumping costs the same as at present, with little reduction possible. In some districts of the county, particularly the beach communities, it is claimed the dam in the Sulphur Slide vicinity, by interfering with the natural flow, might possibly divert some of the river waters into other startas to the actual detriment of the water levels there. Orange county faces a colossal blunder, the Water Users statement claims, and urges all voters to help defeat the present staggering proposal, so that a more sensible, more economical program of flood control and water conservation can be brought up a few months later, which would save the county millions of dollars. Inasmuch as a special act of the legislature creating the Flood Control District provided that flood control bonds could be voted by a mere majority of the voters, instead of the customary two-thirds required for all other bond issues, the Water Users this week urges all voters to go to the polls and help defeat this unjustified proposition, which would saddle Orange county with a huge debt which would be with out corresponding benefits, and is therefore "wasteful, extravagant, dangerous and ridiculous." Workmen Employed Laying New Cable Telephone Company Making Connections Between Anaheim and Fullerton Coincident with the erection of a new telephone central office building at Anaheim, construction crews of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company are now beginning work on an underground conduit project, the route to lay between Anaheim and Montebello. More than four months will be devoted to the construction work, the completion of which is expected about the middle of October, according to E. S. Morrow, district manager of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. The construction and placing of the conduit involves an expenditure of $202,810. Morrow stated. The project is part of a general program for providing additional telephone facilities between Anaheim and Los Angeles during 1929 and 1930 at a cost of $529,510. A more extensive program is also under way to provide additional long distance facilities on the route between San Diego and Los Angeles. During the course of the construction work on the Anaheim-Montebello route, more than seventeen miles of underground tile conduit will be placed. Both six-duct and twelve-duct conduit is being used to accommodate full size long distance and local exchange telephone cable. The long distance conduit is required to handle the rapidly expanding long distance telephone traffic over the San Diego-Los Angeles route. The conduit and cable for local exchange service use is to meet the growing need in Anaheim and Fullerton exchange areas, both of which have had a high telephone development in the last few years. There are now a combined total of 4,718 telephones in service in Anaheim and Fullerton. A total of 79 telephones were added to the Anaheim exchange during the first four months of this year, and 89 were added in Fullerton during the same period. Special amplifying equipment and long distance switchboards to handle traffic going through Anaheim are to be housed in the new central office building that is to be put into service in 1930. Telephone company engineers estimate that approximately five full-size through long distance cables will be required on the Anaheim-Montebello route during the next several years. The ideal time of the year is when it is too warm to have to bother with the coal man and not warm enough to have anything to do with the ice man.