anaheim-gazette 1930-05-01

Read it in the Gazette ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL SEVEN-TWO VOLUME LX BOYS TAKE CHARGE LADS 'FILL SHOES' AS 'CITY DADS' 'RETIRE' Anaheim Schools elect Councilmen Who Take Over Reins of Municipality "Chips off the old block" this week bossed the "block". When Mayor Jimmy Morris, Councilmen Joe Badger, Kenneth Dougan, Loule Arais, Richard Kendrick, Donald Deepke, Paul Yano and Joe Bastanchury took over the reigns of public office this week, "former" Mayor L.E. Miller and his aides, Leo Sherldan, W. Martenet, Fred Koesel, and others "retired" from the spotlight. For this is boys' week. The youths selected by the Anaheim Union high school district. Ichthyologists Trek To Trout Streams As Season Opens More than 100 Isaac Walton proteges in Anaheim Thursday began their trek to bass and trout streams of Southern California. Fortified with advance information secured from L.N. Wisser at 169 West Center street, the rod and reel experts hied to Arrowhead and Hemet for lake trout, to Deep Creek, Bear Creek, Upper Santa Ana river and Halcomb Creek for stream trout fishing, and to Moreno, Sweetwater, Otay, Hodges, and Wolfford for bass. From Friday of last week until Wednesday evening of this week fishermen poured into Wisser's shop to check on the latest information as to good fishing, secured over 100 fishing licenses, in advance prepared for an assorted array of fish stories that will flood this district early next week. While approximately 100 nimrods took advantage of the fish season's opening on May 1, many of them already camped on the banks of their favorite streams and lakes as the protecting arm of John Law lifted. CITRUS GROUND HEAR TALK FUTURE Big Increase In Expected In County Prices Will Hold Eleven Orange county patrons were represented at a co-venture citrus situation and peets discussed. The addressed by Dr. H.R.W. agricultural extension service University, who spoke on look with reference to King, sales manager for Fruit Growers Exchange, the selling end of the bus Wahiberg of the Orange Bureau whose subject "Chips off the old block" this week bossed the "block". When Mayor Jimmy Morris, Councilmen Joe Badger, Kenneth Dougan, Louie Arals, Richard Kendrick, Donald Dopek, Paul Yano and Joe Bastanchury took over the reigns of public office this week, "former" Mayor L.E. Miller and his aides, Leo Sheridan, W. Martenet, Fred Koesel, and others "retired" from the spotlight. For this is boys' week. The youths selected by the Anaheim Union high school, Broadway school, Central school, La Palma, Citron grammar and St. Catherine's military academy "strutted their stuff" in the city hall. The boys were elected by their school friends Monday to serve on the council, and themselves met Tuesday afternoon, with Mayor Miller presiding. The lads in due form elected Jimmy Morris mayor, who then wielded the gravel. Other officers elected were: Loren Lukens, city clerk; and George Nickles, city treasurer. Appointive offices filled by Mayor Morris were: John Blowitt, city manager; Richard Carroll, police chief; Norbert De Cock, fire chief; Coalson Morris, city attorney; William Underwood, police judge; and Carlos Foster, city engineer. "Fill the Shoes" The sons "ruling" their dads, were wide-eyed as they walked into the spotlight and their official chairs. Boy fashion, they were inquisitive and learned a lot of detail in connection with the city's government. "Retiring" officials courteously showed their "successors" the "ropes," took them through the labyrinth of official procedure, and wound up by assisting in conducting them on a tour of industrial plants of the city. Civic clubs and organizations co-operated to the fullest extent in making the week a success. Lads elected to office, as well as lads who were permitted to vote and choose boys to "fill the shoes" of the "city dads," expressed appreciation for their opportunity to learn at first hand the methods of self-government. An elaborate program has been arranged for Friday, including a parade and a meeting at the city park open air theater. A hike to Irvine park and barbecue will mark Saturday's climaxing program. CHURCHMEN AID BOYS Anaheim churchmen this week received congratulations from fathers and mothers for their successful efforts last Sunday toward ushering in boys' week activities, which have marked civic progress here this week. Under the direction of Conrad Jongewaard, chairman of the church activities for boys' week and secretary of the Ministerial union, the various churches of Anaheim paid special attention to the future citizens of this city. Mr. Jongewaard himself presided over the program held Sunday evening at the White Temple Methodist Church. From Friday of last week until Wednesday evening of this week fishermen poured into Wisser's shop to check on the latest information as to good fishing, secured over 100 fishing licenses, in advance prepared for an assorted array of fish stories that will flood this district early next week. While approximately 100 nimrods took advantage of the fish season's opening on May 1, many of them already camped on the banks of their favorite streams and lakes as the protecting arm of John Law lifted to permit ichthyologists their pleasure, the greater number of piscus catchers are expected to begin a general exodus to the mountains Saturday afternoon. Most of them will have fair catches to show, it is predicted. Others will have pictures, and still others stories. TAX EXECUTIVE TELLS OF LOSS James Mussatti Advocates Industrialization of State Prisons Pointing out one method of decreasing state taxes and at the same time bettering conditions in California penitentiaries, James Mussatti, editor of the Tax Digest, official publication of the California Taxpayers association, this week visited public and civic leaders in Anaheim. In our national population of approximately 120,013,000; there are 11,946 convicts in our state prisons, or a .93 state prisoner for each 1,000 of population," Mussatti stated. "The State of California, with a population of approximately 5,076,000, has a state prison population of 6,819, or 1.35 prisoners per 1,000 of population. California, with 4.2 per cent of the total population of the nation, has 6.1 per cent of the total state population. San Quentin is the largest penitentiary in the United States." Mussatti points out that for most part prisoners in California have nothing to do, earning an average per inmate of $13.13 at San Quentin, and $3.88 at Folsom. In contrast to this, industrialization of prisons in Minnesota has resulted in the penitentiary at Stillwater showing an average earning for the year 1926-27 of $425.24 per prisoner. This results in making the prisons self-supporting since 1917, while in California the two penitentiaries for the year 1929 cost state taxpayers $1,674,-000. Funeral Held For Mrs. Vogt Eleven Orange county pans were represented at a court at Orange Monday night present citrus situation and pests were discussed. The addressed by Dr. H.R.W. agricultural extension service University, who spoke on look with reference to King, sales manager for Fruit Growers Exchange, the selling end of the bush Wahlberg of the Orange Bureau, whose subject was production. Dr. Wellman displayed ing, for a period of years and prices, and showing it to each other. With the last year, prices estimated charts were within a few actual prices received. While both shipments showed an upward trend given increase in shipment corresponding decrease said. The trend of demand factor he declared that the average increase was $3.45 from 1922 to 1934 ture is another factor Dr.clared, particularly in mons, for a variation of one or below normal summer means an increase or decrease per box on the price receiv. A prediction was made er that with 112,000 acres bearing, shipments in amount to 15,500,000 boxes higher than at present necessitate a reduction in ware not for an increase While the greatest rise in demand was during the period 1922 and 1928,the speaks opinion that the gradual in demand would offset wh lowered prices,due to incrtion. With a slight increase for lemonns, an upward tranf and no increase in acre pect for lemon growers although there still will be lemmons if the crop is above average. Lemon decreasing,however,t those being the smallest on rec taking up the selling duasty.King set forth the portance of co-operation,fhat California must facl from all over the world prepared to enlarge her kets.Spain,South Africa America all are competitive range markets and another is seasonal fruits. A lighter crop than pre indicate was predicted by advised against too early per cent in weight migicking now. So-called cash operator cussed and it was shown prices of seven cents on high quality fruit was m Anaheim churchmen this week received congratulations from fathers and mothers for their successful efforts last Sunday toward ushering in boys' week activities, which have marked civic progress here this week. Under the direction of Conrad Jongewaard, chairman of the church activities for boys' week and secretary of the Ministerial union, the various churches of Anaheim paid special attention to the future citizens of this city. Mr. Jongewaard himself presided over the program held Sunday evening at the White Temple Methodist church. Mel A. Gauer had charge of the Friendly Indian barbecue at the city park Wednesday evening. Members of the boys' organization from northern Orange county assembled to enjoy the "eats" and see the pictures of Camp Osceola. Mr. Yongewaard will have charge of the barbecue to be held Saturday afternoon at Orange county park when between 300 and 400 boys will gather for the ceremonies climaxing the week's activities. Funeral Held For Mrs. Vogt Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Catherine Vogt, 68, Santa Ana were held at 3 p.m. yesterday from the Hilgenfeld funeral home on Lemon street, of this city, Rev. E. W. Martz, pastor of the First Evangelical church of Santa Ana in charge. Mrs. Vogt died Sunday night at the family home at 1899 Spurgeon street, Santa Ana, where she has been a resident for 14 years. She is survived by a husband, John C. Vogt; one son, S. S. Vogt; and a granddaughter, Esther, Santa Ana; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Seeger, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Rebecca Seip, Lakewood, Ohio; and two brothers, H. J. Heininger, Chelsea, Mich., and S. L. Heininger, Toledo, Ohio. Interment was made at Fairhaven cemetery, Santa Ana. National Lead Takes Over Bass-Hueter Co. Effective May 1, the National Lead company of California took over the business of the Bass-Hueter Paint company, which has a branch store at 121 East Center street, Anaheim. Personnel of the local branch will remain the same, with Ernest DuBois as manager, assisted by Inside Salesman Bennett. National Lead acquired the entire stock of the Bass-Hueter Paint company in 1916 but operated the firm until this month, as a separate enterprise. The Bass-Hueter concern was one of the earliest paint companies on the Pacific coast. Beginning operations about 75 years ago with a fire in his mother's back-yard, Gustav Hueter started a firm which has grown steadily since. Headquarters always have remained in San Francisco, where the present factory is located. After eight years as director of Orange county Z.B., not be a candidate to sit at the coming elections. This decision was announced day by the district attorney ment which outlines the seeking public office in his reasons are: Too low tify remaining in office, looking after the finance his family, and decision to pose firm of his brother West, his chief trial deputy man, and himself on comp present term in office friends for their aid during in office. A bogus check for $400 name of the Elliott Weld city, was cashed some Santa Ana. A number of were recently stolen from check book. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 1, 1930 ARGE OF CITY'S AFFAIR CITRUS GROWERS HEAR TALKS ON FUTURES Big Increase In Shipments Expected In County, But Prices Will Hold Up Eleven Orange county packing houses were represented at a conference hold at Orange Monday night at which the present citrus situation and future prospects were discussed. The meeting was addressed by Dr. H. R. Wellman of the agricultural extension service of the University, who spoke on the citrus outlook with reference to prices; Dana King, sales manager for the California Fruit Growers Exchange, who discussed the selling end of the business; H. E. Wahlberg of the Orange County Farm Bureau, whose subject was cost of U. S. APPROVES PLANT CHANGES Sunday Visitors at Southern Meat Firm Get Insight Into Business Several thousand residents of northern Orange county this week digested facts gathered during an inspection of the Southern Meat company's plant on the north side of Anaheim just opposite the sugar factory, and concluded that this district contributes something beaches oranges for the country's table. Going through in chronological steps, Sunday afternoon, visitors first were shown pens filled with some of the best beef steers seen here in years. In other pens were sheep and hogs. One of the latter, "Mut" by name, weighed 1108 pounds at 27 months of age. Up the runs to the killing chute and then through the various phases of preparing the animal for Orange county tables, the visitors gained an inside knowledge of how their dinner roasts, luncheon cold meats and breakfast bacon and ham are prepared. Cleanliness and system impressed the MANY INJURED IN AUTO CRASHES SUNDAY Collision at Sunset Beach Takes One Life and Injuries Seven Only three crashes were reported in Orange county over the week and, but the list of casualties was a long one. In a collision at Sunset Beach Sunday one person was killed and seven others injured, some of them seriously. The accident occurred on a curve when a machine said to have been driven by Mill Dawson, of Inglewood, crashed into the side of a machine driven by Leslie Miller, 25, of Long Beach. Dean Purdy, a passenger in the Dawson car, suffered a fractured skull and Eleven Orange county packing houses were represented at a conference held at Orange Monday night at which the present citrus situation and future prospects were discussed. The meeting was addressed by Dr. H. R. Wellman of the agricultural extension service of the University, who spoke on the citrus outlook with reference to prices; Dana King, sales manager for the California Fruit Growers Exchange, who discussed the selling end of the business; H. E. Wahlberg of the Orange County Farm Bureau, whose subject was cost of production. Dr. Wellman displayed charts covering, for a period of years, shipments and prices, and showing their relation to each other. With the exception of last year, prices estimated by these charts were within a few cents of the actual prices received. While both shipments and prices showed an upward trend since 1921, any increase in shipments means a corresponding decrease in prices, he said. The trend of demand is an important factor, he declared, and he added that the average increase per box was $3.45 from 1922 to 1928. Temperature is another factor, Dr. Wellman declared, particularly in marketing lemons, for a variation of one degree above or below normal summer temperature means an increase or decrease of 50c per box on the price received. A prediction was made by the speaker that with 112,000 acres coming into bearing, shipments in 1934 would amount to 15,500,000 boxes, 20 per cent higher than at present. This would necessitate a reduction in prices, if it were not for an increased demand. While the greatest rise in the trend of demand was during the period between 1922 and 1928, the speaker was of the opinion that the gradual increase in the demand would offset what might be lowered prices, due to increased production. With a slight increase in the demand for lemons, an upward trend in prices and no increase in acres the prospect for lemon growers looks better, although there still will be a surplus of lemons if the crop is average, or above average. Lemon imports are decreasing, however, those for last year being the smallest on record, he added. Taking up the selling end of the industry, King set forth the extreme importance of co-operation, pointing out that California must face competition from all over the world and must be prepared to enlarger her foreign markets. Spain, South Africa and South America all are competitors in the orange markets and another competitor is seasonal fruits. A lighter crop than present estimates indicate was predicted by King and he advised against too early selling, as 25 per cent in weight might be lost in picking now. So-called cash operators were discussed and it was shown that their top prices of seven cents on the tree for high quality fruit was met by the ex-beaches orange for the county's table. Going through in chronological steps, Sunday afternoon, visitors first were shown pens filled with some of the best beef steers seen here in years. In other pens were sheep and hogs. One of the latter, 'Mut' by name, weighed 1108 pounds at 27 months of age. Up the runs to the killing chute and then through the various phases of preparing the animal for Orange county tables, the visitors gained an inside knowledge of how their dinner roasts, luncheon cold meats and breakfast bacon and ham are prepared. Cleanliness and system impressed the visitors, who filed through the huge refrigerators, sampled prepared meats and then fairly flowed outside where they were served hot dogs and coffee while an orchestra rendered the latest chits." Stanley Chapman, son of C. C. Chapman and manager of the meat company, announced during the annual visitors' day that the bureau of animal industry of the United States government had approved submitted plans for structural changes in the local plant. For this purpose the plant will be shut down from the latter part of this week until about June 1, during which time concrete walls and flooring will replace much of the present structure and edible and inedible tanks will be placed in separate rooms. When the plan reopens it will be under federal inspection, Mr. Chapman stated. During past year the Southern Meat company handled a total of 6,500 beef, 19,000 hogs, and veal and mutton in proportion. NOTED ANIMALS AT HORSE SHOW Trappings of the Horses Valued at More Than $40,000, According to Officials Orange county horses to be displayed in the benefit horse show to be staged by the Fullerton American Legion post at the Orange county fair grounds. May 3 and 4. will carry silver mounted saddles and bridles valued at more than $40,000, according to horse show officials, who have just completed arrangements with Sheriff Sam Jernigan for a special guard for this equipment. Among the group of entries of Orange county horses already received in the western stock classes are Hazel Whitehead, of El Toro, riding Kewple; Mabel Yorba, Placentia, on Buck; Bernice Wall, Buena Park, on Pal, and Alonzo Yorba, of Placentia, in Red Wing. Additional entries include also Florence Turner, Fullerton, on Chinnitt, and Gold Lindauer, La Habra, on Rogue, who with Chespa de Oro, also owned by Lindauer, are reputed among the leading stock horses of the state, having won at the Ambassador, Long Beach, Only three crashes were reported in Orange county over the week end, but the list of casualties was a long one. In a collision at Sunset Beach Sunday one person was killed and seven others injured, some of them seriously. The accident occurred on a curve when a machine said to have been driven by Mill Dawson, of Inglewood, crashed into the side of a machine driven by Leslie Miller, 25, of Long Beach. Dean Purdy, a passenger in the Dawson car, suffered a fractured skull and died shortly after, while Mildred Kerr, girl reporter for the Long Beach Telegram, suffered severe internal injuries and is not expected to recover. She was riding in the machine driven by Miller. The six other occupants of the two machines also were seriously hurt and all were taken to the Seaside hospital in Long Beach, by Lloyd Groover, state traffic officer, who arrived on the scene a short time after the crash. Katherine Blood, of Inglewood, suffered serious cut and bruises about the head. Mrs. Dean Purdy was cut and bruised about the head and the driver of the car. Mill Dawson, suffered several broken ribs, a broken collar bone and a fractured wrist. In the other car, Helen Miller, sister of the driver of the machine, was seriously cut about the head. Leslie Miller was badly bruised and suffered possible internal injuries and J. A. Selther, of Long Beach, suffered several broken ribs and cuts and bruises. Both cars were badly damaged, although neither machine is said to have turned over in the crash. Mrs. N. Kanal and small son were reported slightly injured at 8 o'clock Sunday night, when the automobile in which they were riding with the husband and father overturned a mile east of Talbert on the Talbert road. They were taken to their home in Talbert. Mrs. Charles McQuillan and 14-months-old daughter, Evelyn, of Orange, received cuts and bruises in an automobile accident in Orange at 8 o'clock Saturday night. They were taken to the Orange County hospital, where first aid was given, and then removed to their home. Van Englen Takes Over Store Reins H. C. Van Englen and H. C. Stevens owners and managers of the Stevens-Van Englen dry good stores, this week visited their local unit and expressed satisfaction with the general improvement of business conditions here within recent weeks. Mr. Van Englen, who has had charge of the firm's store at Burley, Idaho, took over the management of the Anthelmile store, and F. L. Potter, who had been that California must face competition from all over the world and must be prepared to enlarge her goreign markets. Spain, South Africa and South America all are competitors in the orange markets and another competitor is seasonal fruits. A lighter crop than present estimates indicate was predicted by King and he advised against too early selling, as 25 per cent in weight might be lost in picking now. So-called cash operators were discussed and it was shown that their top prices of seven cents on the tree for high quality fruit was met by the exchanges in 1928 when they returned to the grower seven cents per pound. "Oranges are dependable summer fruit and have been taken out of the luxury class into the necessity class, and with every person in the United States and Canada eating just one more orange, we will have found a place for 2000 more cars," said King. Z. B. WEST NOT TO RUN AGAIN Financial Reasons Gwen; Will Join Firm with Brother and Chief Trial Deputy After eight years as district attorney of Orange county Z. B. West, Jr., will not be a candidate to succeed himself at the coming elections. This decision was announced Wednesday by the district attorney in a statement which outlines the reasons for not seeking public office in 1931. Briefly, his reasons are: Too low salary to justify remaining in office, necessity for looking after the financial welfare of his family, and decision to join the proposed firm of his brother, Franklin West, his chief trial deputy S. B. Kaufman, and himself on completion of his present term in office. He thanks friends for their aid during eight years in office. A bogus check for $40.50 bearing the name of the Elliott Welding Co., of this city, was cashed some days ago at Santa Ana. A number of blank checks were recently stolen from the firms check book. Among the group of entries of Orange county horses already received in the western stock classes are Hazel Whitehead, of El Toro, riding Kewple; Mabel Yorba, Placentia, on Buck; Bernice Wall, Buena Park, on Pal, and Alonzo Yorba, of Placentia, in Red Wing. Additional entries include also Florence Turner, Fullerton, on Chinnitt, and Gold Lindauer, La Habra, on Rogue, who with Chespa de Oro, also owned by Lindauer, are reputed among the leading stock horses of the state; having won at the Ambassadors, Long Beach, Pomona and other horse shows. John Wagner, of Placentia, will ride El Pavo, also a well known horse in western shows and one of a recently mated pair of palominos, almost perfectly matched as to size and color. Others include Margaret Prummer, Fullerton, on Sunny Boy; Louise Moulton, El Toro, on Bumbo; Ardeth Wagner, Placentia, riding Darky and Beauty; Ted Hanson, San Clemente, on Boots, another prize winner, and an accomplished stock horse; Harold Curtis, Fullerton, on Buckskin; Donald C. Jones, Fullerton, on Colonel; Hart Chesley, Brea, on Pal; Ole Hanson, San Clemente, on White Gold, known as the "high school" horse because of exceptional training and intelligence; J. E. Seale, Fullerton, on Blanco Sol, winner of a third place at the Ambassador show; George Boyd, Santa Ana, on Cy; Tiny Yorba, Placentia, on Mop Stick, one of the fastest-stock horses in the county; Leo Porter, Fullerton, on Pinto; Mrs. H. C. Greeve, El Rodeo club, on Blue Star. Residents Gaze Heavenward as Eclipse Cools Warm Spring Air Phenomena of the heavens which not many decades ago stirred up queer superstitions among the peoples of the earth. Monday forenoon intrigued residents of Anaheim and vicinity who scampered out on fast-cooling sidewalks to gaze through smoked glasses at the collpe. Business men and their employees, shoppers and passers-by looked skyward with rapt interest. Friendly jostling and lending of glasses or darkened film negatives marked the early part of the observation. But, as the eclipse became more nearly total and the clouds cleared away so that a clearer view could be obtained, the warm spring air suddenly chilled, a cold breeze blew up from nowhere, and coat collars and sweaters suddenly became useful. Sudden shutting off of the sun's rays caused the first spell of chilly weather. The weatherman as yet has not fully explained the extension of the cold climate to the following day. ZETTE Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 N. EMILY Number 31 FAIRS THIS WEEK Gauer Speaker at Luncheon Of Rotarians M. A. Gauer, superintendent of the Anaheim grammar schools, was the featured speaker of the Rotary club Monday at its weekly lunchmeeting. Mr. Gauer's subject was "Give the Boys a Chance." He contended that some of the leading newspapers and magazines carry attractive advertisements in which readers are urged to violate the prohibition laws. The speaker declared he is interested in giving the facts on all subjects to the youth without false colorings. Entertainment was furnished by a boys' quartet from the Central school under the direction of Miss Edna Hanigan, and a double quartet from the Fremont school, directed by Miss Lily Hansen, who accompanied for the vocal selections. President Oscar Heying and the president-elect, Horace H. Benjamin, are to be the Anaheim delegates to the district convention at Oakland in May. WATER PROBLEM AGAIN UNDER DISCUSSION A. C. of C. Agrees to Back Supervisors in Forming a Plan to Conserve Water Conservation of water was the principal topic discussed at the Associated Chamber of Commerce meeting at Yorba Linda Tuesday night. The subject was launched by H. H. Hale, chairman of the water conservation committee, and several members of the association participated. Hale declared that water conservation was the greatest problem confronting the people today. He told how Long Beach, situated outside both the San Gabriel and Santa Ana watersheds, was trying to acquire a strip of land covering about 40 square miles above the river border of Orange County. LOCAL AVIATOR GETS PROMOTION Commissioned Rank of Ensign at Pensacola Training School Upon Jack Mattis, Anaheim high school graduate who left something over a year ago to enter its air training service at Pensacola, Fla., the United States Navy is about to commission the rank of ensign. Such is the news from the naval training station which is this week gladdening his many local friends. It has been many months since Mattis was chosen from a large number of aspirants by the government as one of a few who might take its naval air training course at its expense and to receive exactly the same training as Annapolis graduates receive. All this time he has been in the Florida training school and will in the very near future be released from there to go to San Diego where he is to be stationed during the summer. Two other university men are to be with him during his stay at the southern government post, one from the University of Washington, the other from Minnesota. In the professional examinations for commissions, which included such subjects as navigation, strategy, naval regulations, and international law, Mattis attained an average of 96.25, a record which should make him justly proud. One of the interesting and highly exciting bits of news coming from the naval air training station is that which was given wide prominence in the nation's newspapers a few weeks ago and which, in the light of later knowledge, is made doubly so to local people. Stephen Bancroft, who in the newspaper stories was described as the inrepid young aviator who jumped in a parachute for his life when his plane's wings were torn off, has proved to be none other than Steve Bancroft, University of California's all-American tackle of two years ago. His jump for life came in the air students' combat class some 6,000 feet in the air; what was done in fun and study came to be Conservation of water was the principal topic discussed at the Associated Chamber of Commerce meeting at Yorba Linda Tuesday night. The subject was launched by H. H. Hale, chairman of the water conservation committee, and several members of the association participated. Hale declared that water conservation was the greatest problem confronting the people today. He told how Long Beach, situated outside both the San Gabriel and Santa Ana watersheds, was trying to acquire a strip of land covering about 40 square miles along the west border of Orange county, which they claimed was west of a ridge that turned water toward Long Beach. "Of course it takes eminent engineers and attorneys to locate a ridge where there isn't one, and lots of money, but it can be done," said Hale. "We cannot prevent Long Beach from coming in and taking this water for domestic purposes. Pasadena is building a dam at the headwaters of the San Gabriel to hold back waters which she claims are going into the ocean. Thinking of this, we should realize that water running from the Santa Ana river into the ocean may be filed on by anyone with money to buy that water, and to protect ourselves, we must build our dams, conserve our water and protect our county from floods." "The next five years are going to be the most serious we have faced in regard to this question and it is up to the people of the county to get together and back the supervisors in some comprehensive plan of flood control." R. D. Flaherty, A. Dupee, Lew Wallace, S. H. Lucas and Vice President Stevens each spoke on the subject, and all agreed with Mr. Hale that there should be a concerted action on the part of the people of the county in assisting the supervisors to find a solution of problem. President J. S. Malcom announced the committee chairmen at the business meeting which followed the 6:30 dinner, served by the Women's club. They are as follows: Advisory committee, Lotus Loudon; agricultural, Harold Wahiberg; aviation, W. J. Carmichael; county planning, Dr. Walter Bigham; education, Ralph McFadden; good roads, J. A. Smiley; harbor development, Lew Wallace; industrial, J. C. Bliss; legislative George McLeod; publicity V. D. Johnson; recreation, Ross Shafer; state parks, George Raymer; transportation, Hal Warner; water conservation, L. F. Colburn. Marvels of Mart are Related by Epstein Marvels of the new Merchandise Mart of Chicago—the Marshall Fields headquarters—and the apparent paradoxical condition of business in the east, with sales somewhat stagnant and business leaders optimistic, were explained to interested friends this week by Kurt Marvels of Mart are Related by Epstein Marvels of the new Merchandise Mart of Chicago—the Marshall Fields headquarters—and the apparent paradoxical condition of business in the east, with sales somewhat stagnant and business leaders optimistic, were explained to interested friends this week by Kurt Epstein, co-owner of Falkenstein's department store who returned early this week from a visit to the Mid-West. The $32,000,000 mart, erected on "air rights" above the Chicago Northwestern freight terminal, is 18 stories high and contains 92 acres of floor space, the greatest amount of any building in the world. Scouts Preparing For Big Jamboree Boy Scouts of Anaheim and vicinity this week prepared to attend the giant annual jamboree of Orange county Scouts to be held at the Orange county fair grounds this Friday evening. Each troop is planning some sort of a stunt, in addition to representing some country. Troop 74, with Scoutmaster C. J. Schwelks in charge, will assemble at Dutch kitchen as a stunt and represent the Lithuanians, while troops 71, 72 and 75 have similar programs mapped out. The jamboree, of course, includes a barbecue. New Officers Head Local Hi-Y Group Marshall Beebe, Roland Myers, Neils Booge and Paul Junkelt this week stand inducted into office as president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and chairman of the social committee, respectively, of the Hi-Y club, following its meeting last Monday evening at the Presbyterian church. The meeting was marked, in addition to installation of officers, by observance of parents' night.