anaheim-gazette 1930-06-19

READ IT IN THE GAZETTE ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL SEVEN-TWO VOLUME LX GRADUATES HOLD MODERNISTIC EXERCISES U. C. L. A. Professor Speaks On "Tuning In"; Vivid Colorings Mark Settings An imposing group of seniors—132 strong—brought its high school history to an end last Monday evening when its commencement took place in the Anaheim high school auditorium. It was a commencement modern in every detail. Upon the stage were erected ascending rows of chairs, the back of each displaying a modernistic cover. To each side of the platform were brightly colored drapes, while above and behind was a fan-shaped background through which the stage's lighting effects shone. After the members of the class had passed down the alums and taken their seats upon the stage while the high school orchestra played, the invocation was given by the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer of the Lutheran church. "Tuning In" was the topic of the address of the evening given by Dr. Harvey L. Eby of the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Eby MERRIAM TELLS TRAFFIC TOLL 2,000 Killed, 36,000 Injured In California Each Year, He Says Two thousand people are killed and 36,000 persons injured each year on California highways. This terrific toll, greater than Chicago's gang murders, was laid at the door of public carelessness and apathy by Frank F. Merriam, hold-over state senator and candidate for lieutenant-governor of California, in a speech before the Anaheim Rotary club at its luncheon-meeting Monday. Merriam, an advocate of safety measures, placed the blame squarely on the drivers of automobiles who would not obey the state laws. "Our state traffic laws are designed to increase safety and decrease hazards of pedestrians. The laws themselves are O.K. But the trouble lies in the public not obeying the statutes." Previous to addressing the Rotary club Merriam paid calls on a number of personal friends in Anaheim. During his long sojourn as speaker of the state assembly, followed with his two-terms in the senate, he has made friends throughout the state. For five years he was president of the Harbor District Chambers of Commerce, comprised of 70 different chambers in as many communities in the district south of Los Angeles. ANNUAL RATE OF MILITARY CADETICS Battalion at St. Academy Wins His From Reviewing Sunday was a proud tailor of cadets at S academy, for on that day their annual parade and by a number of army guard officers, Lieutenant ant, who is commander battalion of the 364th regiment States Reserve Corps, waving officer, and he high cadets for their work an mented Capt. D. M. Heal mandant, on the efficiency and the perfect conditioners. Col. Bryant was acc assisted in the inspection jutant, Lieut. Solmon, Winans, commander of 185th Inf., California N. Calin, commanding Co. California N. G., Capt. Re commander of Co. F. 364 and his-adjutant, Lieut. back of each displaying a modernistic cover. To each side of the platform were brightly colored drapes, while above and behind was a fan-shaped background through which the stage's lighting effects shone. After the members of the class had passed down the alisles and taken their seats upon the stage while the high school orchestra played, the invocation was given by the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer of the Lutheran church. "Tuning In" was the topic of the address of the evening given by Dr. Harvey L. Eby of the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Eby likened education unto a radio receiving set, showing that it is not so much what varied programs are offered us as it is the ability we have to interpret and profit by them. "You go to school," said Dr. Eby, "to bring out qualities and good traits that are already in you, certainly not to have something put in you. The actual facts that you receive in schools might be compared to so many different kinds of material with which you, as the architect, may arrange any way you see fit. The same kind of material given to a couple of builders would be treated much differently. One architect would construct a work of beauty, the other a thing of ugliness. "It is to be pitied that some of our teachers rely wholly on making their pupils memorize the book. I remember that one time a little fellow, on attempting to answer his teacher's query, began with the words 'I think' was summarily dealt with for thinking and not giving what the book said." Dr. Eby belittled the stand that some people take upon the 'high cost of education.' What they should be concerned with is the price of ignorance and of crime. He showed that it costs $2,000,-000 an hour every hour in the day for crime in this country, whereas the cost of education is only one-eighth as much—a paltry $125,000. The program, with the exception of the featured speaker of the evening, was given by class members. Miss Kay Hillard gave a vocal solo, the Misses Lella Brown and Florence Eymann rendered a violin duet, and the senior mixed quartette presented several selections. The salutatory came from Miss Luella Kopitzke, while Gordon Minder, the valedictorian, was unable to give his talk because of a sudden breakdown, and was forced to have it read by a fellow classmate, George Blewitt, this year's student body president. Don Baum, senior president, presented the class memorial which consisted of over $400 which is to be applied to the fund started by the class of '28 ultimately to be used to install an amplification system for the athletic field. John Shoemaker, student body president for next year, accepted the gift in the name of the school. Principal J. A. Clayes presented the class and was assisted in the awarding of the diplomas by George S. Baker member of the board of education. The program closed with the singing by the members of the class of Knuling's Re- laws themselves are O. K. But the trouble lies in the public not obeying the statutes." Previous to addressing the Rotary club Merriam paid calls on a number of personal friends in Anaheim. During his long soljourn as speaker of the state assembly, followed with his two-termss throughout the state. For five years he was president of the Harbor District Chambers of Commerce, comprised of 70 different chambers in as many communities in the district south of Los Angeles. Neutral Stand Merriam is taking a neutral stand on other candidates, both for governor and lieutenant-governor. He says he wishes to remain on friendly terms with the several candidates opposing him at the polls, insofar as those candidates themselves will permit. As chairman of the republican state central committee, Merriam conducted Hoover's campaign in this state. For practically the entire 12 years he has been in the assembly he has been on the agricultural committee. He also has kept posted on tax reforms, educational activities, and veterans' welfare program, for which he endorsed the initial meaureasure providing for homes and farms, and now is endorsing the $20,-000,000 bond issue of this fund, which is to be voted on in November. Heinzes Observe 30th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heinze of Carlton avenue last Thursday evening observed the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding with a party given for a group of friends and relatives. Refreshments were served and the home was beautifully decorated with spring flowers. Miss Anna Knuth and Albert Heinze won first prizes for women and men in Five Hundred, while Mrs. Albert Heinze and E. E. Heinze captured consolation awards. Among those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Kelsey, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Heinze, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heinze, Miss Lillian-Lund and Miss Anna Knuth. Mrs. Bessie Bruington Weds Altadena Man Mr. and Mrs. Burton Miller—Mrs. Miller is the former Mrs. T. Bruington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snavely of Anaheim and owner of the Harper Beauty shops in this city and Orange—this week were enjoying the beginning of a two-month honeymoon trip in the north. They were married at 9 a.m., last Saturday at the River-side Mission Inn, with Rev. Mr. Clarence Waite performing the ceremony. Attired in a yellow geogrette ensemble, with hat of a grey shade, she bride States Reserve Corps, wishing officer, and he high-admits for their work and mented Capt. D. M. Healand mandant on the efficiency and the perfect conditioners. Col. Bryant was accustomed to the inspection juntit, Lleut. Solmon, Winns., commander of 186th Inft., California N., Cain, commanding Co., California N. G., Capt. Ra commander of Co., F., $644 and his-adjutant, Lleut.net, Jr. Jimmie Heffron, comman Anaheim American Legion a short speech compliments tallon on its splendid wow Capt. D. M. Healy, coehe school presented ther cadets. The principal award—ant's cup for military ewn by Cadet Dick Flow pany; medals for militia were won by Cadet Clem Manning and Cadet Rob military courtesy were ad dets Lionel Wilson and The cup for the greatest in music was won by G Brown. Gold stars were awarded Callahan, George Jurifia Szofia, Benny Scott, Tyse Richards, Jack Healy, E and Richard Haynes. The following commawarded: Major, Joe Bastain,tain Robert Baum, Rico Frank Manning and Julli leutenant, Jack Herrick; ant, Walter Conrad and saint Leonard Fehrenbach; George Jurifia,Cnonon, Jack Skinner, Owen ard Szofia, Milan Yorba an The following warranties ed to non-commissioned oical sergeant Lionel Wilter Barclay, Walter Bowe, Melvin Lyon, Jack Potter, Lawrence Quinnekon, Carl Berg and Jack sergeant, Kenneth McMa sergeant, Leslie Sachs. Mexican Youth Drowned Jose Estavilla, an eight was suffocated while he was ming hole near Placentia was announced by Coun surgeon E. W. Tock was autopsy on the boy in and Suters chapel in he was declared that he bof his face in the mudof the pool, indicating ther from suffocation. The department rushed to ther resuscitation equipment, was said to have died be Don Baum, senior president, presented the class memorial which consisted of over $400 which is to be applied to the fund started by the class of '28 ultimately to be used to install an amplification system for the athletic field. John Shoemaker, student body president for next year, accepted the gift in the name of the school. Principal J. A. Clayes presented the class and was assisted in the awarding of the diplomas by George S. Baker member of the board of education. The program closed with the singing by the members of the class of Kipling's Recessional and its filing down the aisles of the auditorium and thence outside where their many friends presented personal congratulations: Show’s Finances Coming To Fore Financial results of the tenth annual California Valencia Orange Show probably will be available Thursday afternoon of this week, following the meeting of the orange show and chamber of commerce directors to be held in the Elks clubhouse. This was indicated Tuesday when General Manager George W. Reid announced calling of the meeting. Return Monday of Dr. H. A. Johnson from an extended trip in the east facilitates settlement of the financial affairs of the orange show. Kappa Alpha Phis Enjoy Annual Hop Local members of Kappa Alpha Phi this week recalled the state dance given by the organization at Lake Carnonia last Saturday. Approximately 200 couples, with heavy representation from San Diego, Glendale, Alhambra, Hollywood, Whittler, Long Beach, Los Angeles and Anaheim, attended the dinner-dance. State Social Chairman Larsen had change of the dance, one of the social features of the fraternity each year. Dr. Homer Nelson of 218 West Broadway, Anaheim, spent last week-end at Big Bear. Weds Altadena Man Mr. and Mrs. Burton Miller—Mrs. Miller is the former Mrs. T. Brulington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snavely of Anaheim and owner of the Harper Beauty shops in this city and Orange—this week were enjoying the beginning of a two-month honeymoon trip in the north. They were married at 9 a.m. last Saturday at the River-side Mission Inn, with Rev. Mr. Clarence Waite performing the ceremony. Attired in a yellow georgette ensemble, with hat of the same shade, the bride wore Claudius Pernet roses. Mrs. Miller for the past two years has made her home in Orange, where she took an active part in the Business and Professional Women's club. The groom is a retired Altadena rancher. Upon their return from the north, the couple will make their home at 2333 Riverside Drive, Santa Ana. Paul Blackwell and Sister Guests Here Paul Blackwell, manager of the Ben Greet players, recognized as the most famous group of Shakespearlian actors yet assembled, and his sister, Mrs. Fred Larson, of Grand Junction, Colorado, this week were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Lamb of 112 West Center street. Three players with the Ben Greet group, Allissin Packard, Cecll Mush and Edith Moyor, were guests at a party given by the Lambs, with Mr. Blackwell as honored guest. Mrs. Larson and her four small sons arrived here Saturday and plan a visit of several weeks. Mrs. Larson is a niece, and Mr. Blackwell nephew of Mr. Lamb. Taking Vacation W. M. Cory, Acting Farm Advisor, left the first of the week for a two weeks outing in the northern part of the state. During his absence E.Eastman, Assistant Farm Advisor, will have charge of the Agricultural Extension work in the county. Mr. Cory is to meet friends in Berkeley and in company with them drive up the Redwood Highway, stopping at such places as the fishing looks good, to Eureka and return by the interior route. Jose Estavilla, an eight-year suffocated while he was mining hole near Placentia was announced by Council Surgeon E. W. Tock who an autopsy on the boy in and Suters chapel in was declared that the boy with his face in the mud of the pool, indicating that from suffocation. The department rushed to the resuscitation equipment, was said to have died beived. The boy was survived by mother, Mr. and Mr. villa, two sisters and a B Placement. Funeral service Wednesday from St. Bonn church in Anaheim, with Father Brown in charge. Holy Cross cemetery, An Move Residence Palm, Center House-movers this week re-inforced and placed on a dence on the southeastern Center and Palm streets to moving it to South W The business corner on will be the location of a company filling station, which is expected to commence a residence is moved. REMODEL STREET NEW BUILD Remodeling of the store 243 West Center street well under way in preparation opening of the Anaheim b American Building and Iton offices there on July 1 equipment was moved out a different lighting system orientation of interior and started immediately. Announcement that Anna have the sixth branch office with William J. Siemann local financier, as district AHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 19, 1930 ANNUAL PARADE OF MILITARY CADETS Battalion at St. Catherine's Academy Wins High Praise From Reviewing Officers Sunday was a proud day for the battalion of cadets at St. Catherine's academy, for on that day they made their annual parade and were reviewed by a number of army and national guard officers, Lieutenant Colonel Bryant, who is commander of the third battalion of the 364th regiment, United States Reserve Corps, was the reviewing officer, and he highly praised the cadets for their work and also compli-mented Capt. D. M. Healy, school commander, on the efficiency of the carets and the perfect condition of the quarters. Col. Bryant was accompanied and assisted in the inspection by his adjutant, Lleut. Solomon, Major Donald Winans, commander of third battalion, 185th Inft., California N. G., Capt James Cain, commanding Co. L, 185th Inft., California N. G., Capt. Raymond Smith, commander of Co. F, 364th U. S. R. C., and his-adjutant, Lleut. M. W. Marte- Good Progress By Women’s Club During Year The Anaheim Business and Professional Women’s Club has been making remarkable progress according to the report of its president, Mrs. Kate McCullah, made at the state convention recently held at Long Beach. It is showing a healthy growth and a new feature recently introduced is the organization of a school of political science. This feature was so well received by the delegates that a resolution was adopted recommending it to all clubs. It was recognized as a department of vital service and all the clubs will follow the example of Anaheim. The report also showed that during the past year 73 women and 5 men had found employment through the good offices of the club. A service extending over the county the report said, was the exchange programs carried on with sister clubs, thereby stimulating local talent. The outstanding performance was a program of music and literature created and performed by local artists. FIRE INSURANCE RATE SLASHED 20 PER CENT One-Fifth Cut for Brick Mercantile Buildings is Average; Highest 60 Per Cent Average reduction of 20 per cent, with certain instances running has high as 60 per cent, of insurance rates on brick mercantile buildings, has been granted by the Board of Underwriters of the Pacific, according to information released Wednesday by Fire Chief R. Nyboe. The reduction was granted following a four-day inspection of local buildings by the surveying department of the Board of Underwriters. The survey was conducted early in May at the request of Chief Nyboe, and revealed that despite its rapid growth, Anaheim is more than maintaining its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the state. Many Assist Chief Nyboe gave large credit for the reduction to assistance given by the Anaheim Insurance Agents association, which has made a consistent policy of applying for lower rates wherever States Reserve Corps, was the reviewing officer, and he highly praised the cadets for their work and also complimented Capt. D. M. Healy, school commander on the efficiency of the carets and the perfect condition of the quarters. Col. Bryant was accompanied and assisted in the inspection by his adjutant, Lieut. Solomon, Major Donald Winans, commander of third battalion, 185th Inft., California N. G., Capt James Cain, commanding Co. L, 185th Inft., California N. G., Capt. Raymond Smith, commander of Co. F, 564th U. S. R. C., and his adjutant, Lieut. M. W. Martenet, Jr. Jimmie Heffron, commander of the Anaheim American Legion post, made a short speech complimenting the battalion on its splendid work. Capt. D. M. Healy, commandant at the school, presented the awards to the cadets. The principal award—the commandant's cup for military excellence was won by Cadet Dick Powell of C company; medals for military efficiency were won by Cadet Captain Frank Manning and Cadet Robert Manning; military courtesy were awarded to Cadets Lionel Wilson and Walter Berg. The cup for the greatest advancement in music was won by Cadet Charles Brown. Gold stars were awarded to Billy Callahan, George Jurisch, Richard Szofia, Benny Scott, Tyson Ellis, Clyde Richards, Jack Healy, Bernard Rebell and Richard Haynes. The following commissions were awarded: Major, Joe Bastanchury; captain, Robert Baum, Richard Carroll, Frank Manning and Julius Oehl; first lieutenant, Jack Herrick; band lieutenant, Walter Conrad and second lieutenant, Leonard Fehrenbach, William Hecht, George Jurisch, Christie Shannon, Jack Skinner, Owen Spencer, Richard Szofia, Milan Yoran and Fred Beger. The following warrants were awarded to non-commissioned officers: Technical sergeant Lionel Wilson; sergeant, Walter Barclay, Walter Berg, Edward Bowe, Melvin Lyon, Jack Poss, William Potter, Lawrence Quinne, William Tinkon, Carl Berg and Jack Leggott; staff sergeant, Kenneth McMahon, and color sergeant, Leslie Sachs. Mexican Youth Drowned in Mud Jose Estavilla, an eight-year old boy, was suffocated while he was in a swimming hole near Placentia Monday. It was announced by County Autopsy Surgeon E. W. Tock, who performed an autopsy on the boy in the McAulay and Suters chapel in Fullerton. It was declared that the boy was found with his face in the mud at the bottom of the pool, indicating that death was from suffocation. The Fullerton fire department rushed to the scene with resuscitation equipment, but the lad was said to have died before they arrived. ANAHEIM GETS DIAL 'PHONES Direct-call Instruments to be Installed Before New Service Effective Oct. 5 Residents of Anaheim and vinicity this week received communications from A. L. Bartlett, resident manager of the Southern California Telephone company, informing them that within the next few months dial telephones will be installed preparatory to installation of dial telephone service at 12:01 a.m. October 5, 1930. Until the new service goes into effect present telephone numbers and methods of using the telephone will be observed. When the new phones are installed the new numbers will be given, but will not be used until the dial system is in operation. Mr. Barlett explained. Headquarters for the telephone company will be moved into the building at 217 North Lemon street about October 1, and the dial system will be operated out of that building. A few days before the new method of calling goes into effect, new telephone directories carrying all the new members will be distributed. The new building, now under construction, cost $97,000, while Western Electric equipment installed cost approximately $118,000. Mr. Barlett stated. About 2750 dial telephones will be exchanged previous to the change-over on October 5. BOY SCOUTS WILL HOLD SWIM MEET Short Races, Underwater, Diving, Life-Saving Exhibitions Next Monday Evening First swimming contest of the summer season for the Anaheim Boy Scout troops Nos. 74, 72, 71 and 75, will be held next Monday evening, June 23, at the city park plunge. Scoutmaster Lindberg and Mrs. America Sidebottom will supervise the swimming contests, races being held for short distances, underwater, and diving and life-saving exhibitions. This is one of several reasons among them is the signing of Eddie Jabs, a hard-hitting infielder; Harold (Sy) Mann, a college youth who probably is the hardest hitter in the National league today; and George Murray, an excellent infielder and a good batsman. These three reasons are good enough for most The reduction was granted following a four-day inspection of local buildings by the surveying department of the Board of Underwriters. The survey was conducted early in May at the request of Chief Nyboe, and revealed that despite its rapid growth, Anaheim is more than maintaining its reputation as one of the cleanest cities in the state. Many Assist Chief Nyboe gave large credit for the reduction to assistance given by the Anaheim Insurance Agents association, which has made a consistent policy of applying for lower rates wherever lower rates were deserved. Chief Nyboe also credited the city council, which has stood ready to provide necessary fire equipment, with assisting in securing the reduction on insurance rates. "The extent of reduction indicates an exceptionally clean business district. Although a reduction on residence insurance rates was given last fall we are in the hopes that by continual alertness of local organizations and citizens, and the cleaning up of premises to prevent fire hazards, will result in still further future reductions," Chief Nyboe stated. VALENCIAS OUT FOR BALL TITLE "Happy Days Are Here Again" as Locals Hit Stride in Third Quarter of Schedule "Happy Days are here again." This might well be the tune of Anaheim Valencias as they start off the second half of the National league round robin schedule. George Pace's boys cheered themselves and their followers by upsetting the bloodthirsty Chillpeppers by the score of 2 to 1 in the first game of the second half last Tuesday evening at Garden Grove. It took ten innings to accomplish the feat, but the fact remains that the locals pulled through a tight place, largely due to Al Bushman's superlative hurling. The Friday before the locals let Fullerton down with a track-meet score of 13 to 10. The tide apparently has turned in favor of the Anaheim boys. For the second quarter George Pace's lads seemed to hit and miss—and when they missed, they lost. However all's well that ends well, and the popular "Happy Days" song-is going the rounds in local baseball circles. There are several reasons. Among them is the signing of Eddie Jabs, a hard-hitting infielder; Harold (Sy) Mann, a college youth who probably is the hardest hitter in the National league today; and George Murray, an excellent infielder and a good batsman. These three reasons are good enough for most Jose Estavilla, an eight-year old boy, was suffocated while he was in a swimming hole near Placentia Monday. It was announced by County Autopsy Surgeon E. W. Tock who performed an autopsy on the boy in the McAulay and Suters chapel in Fullerton. It was declared that the boy was found with his face in the mud at the bottom of the pool, indicating that death was from suffocation. The Fullerton fire department rushed to the scene with resuscitation equipment, but the lad was said to have died before they arrived. The boy was survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Estavilla, two sisters and a brother, all of Placentia. Funeral services were held Wednesday from St. Boniface Catholic church in Anaheim, with the Rev. Father Brown in charge. Burial was in Holy Cross cemetery, Anaheim. Move Residence from Palm, Center Streets House-movers this week propped up, re-inforced and placed on sleds the residence on the southeastern corner of Center and Palm streets, preparatory to moving it to South Walnut street. The business corner on Center street will be the location of a Union Oil company filling station, work on which is expected to commence as soon as the residence is moved. Miss Lewellyn Sees New Radio Models Miss Gladys Llewellyn, who owns the music shop at 245 West Center street, spent Tuesday in Los Angeles at a preview of new Brunswick radio models which soon will be on the market. She expressed herself as more then pleased with the new radios, which have many new features. A. Nelson, father of Richard, left early this week for a six-week motor trip to Chicago and Minnesota. REMODEL STORE STRUCTURE FOR NEW BUILDING AND LOAN OFFICE Remodeling of the store building at 43 West Center street this week was well under way in preparation for the opening of the Anaheim branch, North American Building and Loan association offices there on July 1. Old Market equipment was moved out Tuesday and different lighting system, with redecoration of interior and exterior, were started immediately. Announcement that Anaheim was to have the sixth branch of the concern with William J. Slemann, well known local financier, as district manager and also resident manager, was made Monday. Names of local men who will form a board of directors were not ready for announcement the first part of this week. H. B. Baker, of this city, is associated with Mr. Siemann in local organization of the association. Through a federal reserve loan plan, the loan capacity of the concern is considerably greater than it otherwise would be. Total assets of the firm, which has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, Eureka and San Francisco, is given at $7,000,000. Woman’s Relief Corps Holds luncheon-meet Members of the social club of the A. B. Paul Woman’s Relief corps will meet next Tuesday noon, June 24, in the Anaheim city park where they will serve a covered dish luncheon. All members are urged to attend by President Mrs. Lydia Herman. Regular meeting of the W. R. C. was held in the I. O. O. F. hall on June 17. G. A. R. encampment at the Pacific Pallades on August 26 occupied most attention. The encampment will last until September 5. Reports of committees was heard. ZETTE Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 N. EMILY Number 38 URANCE ASHED CENT Brick Meris Average; Per Cent 20 per cent, running has high insurance rates on ings, has been of Underwriters to information by Fire Chief R. granted following of local buildings department of the The survey was at the request revealed that deAnaheim is more population as one the state. large credit for ance given by the ents association, consistent policy of rates wherever CHAMBER WILL ELECT TUESDAY Six Directors for Two-Year Term Will Be Named In Final Ballot Anaheim chamber of commerce members this week received ballots for the final election of six directors for a two-year term. Polls close next Tuesday at 4 p.m., Secretary George W. Reid stated Thursday. Last of the ballots for the election were malled Tuesday. All retiring directors—Fred Backs, H. E. W. Barnes, H. H. Benjamin, R. J. Grange and A. E. Hargrove, were re-nominated in the preliminary ballot while others nominated include: E. C. Kendrick, Kurt Epstein, Lotus H. Loudon, David Morris, Fred Robins and K. B. Rigby. TRYING TO LESSEN TAX BURDENS Devising Plans to Curtail Expenses of the State Government The tax burden in California doesn't need equalizing—it needs lessening. That's the answer of the California MANY ACCIDENTS ON HIGHWAYS SUNDAY One Woman, Mother of Seven Children Killed, and Fourteen Others Injured Only one life was lost in the week-end toll of accidents on the Orange county highways, but fourteen others were injured. Mrs. Isabella Mendoza of San Diego county and her husband, Cruz Mendoza were injured in an accident near San Clemente, Sunday night. They were taken to the San Clemente hospital where Mrs. Mendoza died at 2 o'clock-Sunday morning. Her husband is suffering from a broken leg and other injuries, but none of them are believed to be of a serious nature. The Mendoza car was hit head-on by a car driven by W. Zoller of Los Angeles. In the congested traffic at that time it was difficult for cars to get through, and it is reported that the Mendoza car was on the wrong side of the road when struck by the Zoller machine. Mrs. Mendoza, who is 37, leaves seven children. TRYING TO LESSEN TAX BURDENS Devising Plans to Curtail Expenses of the State Government The tax burden in California doesn't need equalizing—it needs lessening. That's the answer to the California Taxpayers' Association to farm and real estate interests of the state who have been busy lately devising plans so that property will have its tax load reduced. A full broadside on the subject was fired by Dr. Milbank Johnson, leader of the Taxpayers' Association, when he recently addressed a group of realtors in a Los Angeles tax conference. Blaming realtors for the heavy burden which property is carrying. Dr. Johnson told the gathering that expense of government, and local government in particular, must be reduced. "The realtors have killed the goose that laid the golden egg," said Dr. Johnson. "They have promoted, aided, and encouraged in every possible, even fantastic, improvement of a public character that has been proposed. If there was a possibility that it would increase chances of sale of the paticular piece of property in which some realtor was interested." Various newspapers in California have come to the same conclusion, many broadening the charge to include reduction in cost of government from the city up through state government. With the farm and real estate group attacking the problem from the viewpoint of equalizing taxes and another powerful group working for a lessening of governmental cost, it appears as though a good fight will be forthcoming in the next legislature. At this time it appears certain that the farmers and realtors will ask for a personal income tax, a sales tax, severance tax, and other new forms of taxation from the lawmakers in January. Strong opposition to the introduction of any of these taxes into the system will undoubtedly be voiced by the Taxpayers' Association and numerous newspapers of the state. It's too early to predict results, but the battle of the "equalizers" versus the "reducers" will certainly bring out some interesting facts on cost of government. SEEKS COUNTY FINANCIAL AID Manager George Reid Will Ask Publicity Advisory Board for Long Sum The Mendoza car was hit head-on by a car driven by W. Zoller of Los Angeles. In the congested traffic at that time it was difficult for cars to get through, and it is reported that the Mendoza car was on the wrong side of the road when struck by the Zoller machine. Mrs. Mendoza, who is 37, leaves seven children. Seven persons were reported injured, none seriously, in one accident, which occurred on Anaheim boulevard, three miles west of the county bridge at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. A car reported driven by R. A. Cayce, Long Beach, collided with a machine driven by Charles Williams, of Los Angeles. Neither car was overturned. Elinor Scott, a passenger in the Cayce machine was knock unconscious when she was thrown against the windshield. Ellinor Swop, of Long Beach, suffered injuries to her legs. Henry Baldwin suffered a wrenched arm and a small baby, also in the car, was cut and bruised. In the Williams' car, Orville Williams, Edris Williams and Sherwood McOrwan were reported hurt. All were able to go to their homes after being given medical attention. Two persons were injured and a sailor arrested on a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor, as the result of a collision on the state highway, a mile north of the Orange county hospital at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The man arrested was Emmett Ledbetter, of the U.S. S. Holland, at San Diego. In his car were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Whechel, also of San Diego. Both were injured and taken to the Orange county hospital where they were given first aid treatment and allowed to go to their homes. The Ledbetter car collided with a machine reported to have been operated by Frank J. Kogowski, of San Diego. No one in that machine was hurt. Kenneth Summers, of Anaheim, was treated at the Orange county hospital Sunday afternoon for cuts and bruises received when the motorcycle he was riding skidded and threw him at Orange it was reported. Mrs. W. T. Dorrence, of Santa Ana, was cut and bruised when the automobile in which she was riding with her husband collided with a car operated by E. L. Rogers, at 5:15 p.m. Saturday. The accident took place at Parton and Walnut streets, Santa Ana, according to a report on file at police station made by Harry Fink, police officer. Olga Corney, of Fullerton, was reported injured when the automobile in which she was riding on the Olive road, one mile west of the bridge, was struck by another car at 7:45 a.m., Sunday. The other car did not stop and render aid, it was reported to officers. SEEKS COUNTY FINANCIAL AID Manager George Reid Will Ask Publicity Advisory Board for Larger Sum Chamber of commerce directors, meeting at the Elks clubhouse Thursday, will determine the amount of money to be asked for by Manager George W. Reid from the county for support of the California Valencia Orange Show. Determination to ask for an increase over the $3,500 given this year, was reached recently, but the amount to be requested had not been set. Manager Reid will attend the meeting of the county publicity advisory board to be held next Wednesday afternoon at Ketner's cafe in Santa Ana and there place his request for additional financial support of the valencia show. County’s Roads Make a Record Orange county roads recently set two new records for California highways, according to an article appearing in the California Highways and Public Works magazine published by the department of public works at Sacramento. The article was written by Earl Withycombe, assistant construction engineer for the state, and in his article he selects the state highway between Santa Ana and Anaheim as being the smoothest highway in the state, while the high average for concrete strength he gives to that stretch west of San Clemente, in Orange county. Two others “records” were reported by Withycombe, one for cement control, which he gave to Siskiyou county, and one for daily yardage, which went to Sacramento county. The article is an analysis of the construction jobs on the California highway system in 1929. OLD TIMERS TO PICNIC JUNE 29 Between 1,000 and 1,500 Expected to Attend Annual Social Affair at Irvine Park Between 1,000 and 1,500 pioneer residents of Orange county are expected to attend the annual picnic of the Orange county’s old timers to be held at Irvine Park, Sunday, June 29. Long-time residents of Anaheim this week received mailed notices from W. B. Williams, president, and E. B. Burns, secretary, of the Old Timers Picnic association, notifying them of the time and place, and urging them to write friends in other parts telling them to attend the gigantic affair. For those who cannot attend the luncheon, which will be held under the old oaks, the officials suggest a visit during the afternoon when the old timers will have an opportunity to exchange reminiscences. 60 Couples Enjoy Big O. C. Y. Dance Approximately 60 couples enjoyed the O. C. Y. dance given at the St. Boniface hall last Wednesday evening. Herman Stoffel was in charge or arrangements for the gala social affair.