anaheim-gazette 1931-02-12

Better Outlook for Farm Products Dr. Wellman Makes Forecast on Citrus Fruits and Walnuts for the Coming Season While many conflicting factors make it difficult to mark specifically the beginning of a definite recovery in business conditions in this country, it seems fairly certain that recovery will be in evidence during the latter half of 1931, continuing with greater momentum into 1932. With such developments, the demand for farm products during the crop season 1931-32 is likely to show a considerable improvement from the present unusually low levels. This is the situation as viewed by Dr. H. R. Wellman, agricultural economics specialist in the University of California Agricultural Extension Service. Issuing his second annual outlook report on California crops, which will be available at the Farm Advisor's office next week, Dr. Wellman takes the view that improvement is to be expected during the latter part of the present year. He discusses the position of the principal crops in the state and in Orange county. The Orange Outlook Navels:—The available facts point to an upward trend in the shipments of both oranges and grapefruit at the time California navels are marketed. Although it is probable that the peak of production of navels in this state has been reached, Florida, Texas and Arizona are capable to producing materially larger crops of citrus fruits than they have yet produced, whenever conditions are favorable to high yields. Valoncias:—Large additional plantings of Valencia oranges at this time are likely to result in materially lower prices when they come into bearing. The prospective increase in production from the acreage already planted is likely to be ample to provide for the probable increase in demand that is expected to develop during the next production of navels in this state has been reached, Florida, Texas and Arizona are capable to producing materially larger crops of citrus fruits than they have yet produced, whenever conditions are favorable to high yields. Valoncias:—Large additional plantings of Valencia oranges at this time are likely to result in materially lower prices when they come into bearer. The prospective increase in production from the acreage already planted is likely to be ample to provide for the probable increase in demand that is expected to develop during the next few years. Grapefruit and Lemons Grapefruit:—The available facts indicate that California grapefruit growers are likely to experience much greater competition during the winter and spring months in the coming years than they have in recent years. Growers of summer grapefruit are in a more favorable position. Lemons:—Growers should not expect the very high prices for lemons which prevailed in 1929-1930 to continue during the coming years. These high prices were largely the result of unusually small shipments during the winter months, due to excessively warm weather throughout the country. Walnuts and Beans Walnuts:—The production of walnuts already in prospect will probably be more than sufficient to supply domestic requirements for unshelled walnuts at the present level of prices, unless there is an extraordinary increase in the demand for them. If such an increase in demand does not occur, the future trend of prices to growers may be expected to be downward. Beans:—Prices of most of the varieties of beans grown in California are likely to be somewhat higher in 1931-32 than they are in 1930-31. The very low prices now prevailing will tend to reduce the acreage planted in 1931. Yields per acre are not likely to be as high as they were in 1930 when they were 11.3 percent above the average of the previous five years and 12.7 percent above the yields of 1929. Joe Bushard Wins Honors As Squire Anaheim Youth Attending U. of S. C. Named Vice-President of Trojan Squires Joe Bushard of Anaheim, a sophomore at the University of Southern California, has just been elected vice-president of the Trojan Squires honorary campus service organization of the second-year class. Members of the Squires are chosen Thursday, February 19, from 12:10 to 12:50 noon, over KFI (640kc-468m) from Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles. Minister's Death Due to Hit-and-Run Driver It was a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed the Rev. Burton Y. Neal of Buena Park, according to the verdict of a coroner's jury, which was unable to identify the offending motorist. Neither have the police a clew as to the driver's identity. Mr. Neal was killed last Wednesday night and his funeral was held at the Buena Park Congregational church, of which he was pastor, on Saturday afternoon. New Newspaper in Prospect in Santa Ana There is a prospect that Santa Ana will have a new newspaper as Lotus Louden, publisher of the Anaheim Bulletin, is having experts make a business survey of the county seat with a view to launching a new daily paper there. Negotiations for a site are also said to be underway. Santa Ana now has but one newspaper, the Register, which a few months ago purchased its evening competitor, the Times, and merged the two publications. Anaheim Youth Attending U. of S. C. Named Vice-President of Trojan Squires Joe Bushard of Anaheim, a sophomore at the University of Southern California, has just been elected vice-president of the Trojan Squires, honorary campus service organization of the second-year class. Members of the Squires are chosen annually from the ranks of freshmen men who have proven to be outstanding in university activities during their first year at S. C. The organization enforces all university traditions and assists in the handling of the rooting section during athletic contests. As vice-president of the Squires, Buschard will aid in the direction of the new group of incoming freshmen. He is a member of Phi Delta Chi, fraternity, and is enrolled in the College of Pharmacy. $281,300 Allocated for Orange County Road The California Highway Commission at its meeting in Sacramento allocated $281,300 for grading and paving 3.7 miles in Orange County on the El Rio to San Juan Capistrano highway. The appropriation calls for grading and bringing the pavement up to a 30 foot width between Newport Beach and Corona Del Mar. The meeting of the commission was attended by Commissioner Philip A. Stanton of Anaheim. In announcing the appropriation, Mr. Stanton stated that it had been made in order that the Rolph highway program might be put into immediate effect, and in accordance with the request of Governor Rolph that all state highway projects be placed under construction at the earliest possible moment. The highway commission was informed by state highway engineer C. H. Purcell that plans for the work were such that an early contract could be awarded. In addition to widening the present pavement, and thus greatly increasing its traffic capacity, the alignment also will be greatly improved. Teachers Honor 42 Assemblymen Large Number Expected to Attend Luncheon to be Held at Los Angeles Feb. 14 The 25,000 teachers of Southern California are giving a luncheon in the Palm de Ora of the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, on February 14, in honor of the 42 members of the legislature from this section who are home on the month's recess. The program includes a talk by Dr. Bruce Baxter of U.S.C. on "Education and Democracy," a short speech by Dr. Paul F. Cadman, vice-president and personnel counselor of the San Francisco Stock Exchange, on "Professional Standards," and a few words from Charles B. Moore, principal of Franklin High School, on the "Efflcient Teacher." Because of the great interest in school affairs at the present time, account of the National Education association meeting here in July, a large attendance is expected. Professor Einstein is said to have been dazed and wearied by America Well, since America has long been dazed at and wearied with Prof. Einstein that ought to make it fifty-fifty. What we would like to know is what radio announcers used to do before they were radio announcers. 666 is a doctor's Prescription for COLDS and HEADACHES It is the most speedy remedy known 666 also in Tablets. NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING ROAD GRADER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CATERPILLAR REG. U.S. PAT. OFF SAVE ...and no one has ever spent a dollar for track repairs or replacements on any of the 581 “Caterpillar” Tens, Fifteens and Twenties which have been sold by us. Why “Caterpillars” Save Time WITH a “Caterpillar” tractor you can get on the land immediately after a rain or after irrigating. It will tackle any job and get it done quickly and efficiently. A “Caterpillar” Tractor holds the world's non-stop endurance record. You can depend on YOUR “Caterpillar” to keep 666 Is a doctor's Prescription for COLDS and HEADACHES It is the most speedy remedy known 666 also in Tablets. NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING ROAD GRADER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will be received by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, at the office of the City Clerk of said City, up to 8 o'clock P.M. of Tuesday, February 24, 1931, for furnishing one Road Grader in accordance with specifications, Series of 1931. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, payable to the City of Anaheim, in an amount not less than ten per cent of such proposal, and the check of the successful bidder will be held until the delivery and acceptance of the grader. Further information may be obtained at the office of the City Manager of said city. The City Council of said City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Dated January 28, 1931. EDWARD B. MERRITT. City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. Why "Caterpillars" Save Time WITH a "Caterpillar" tractor you can get on the land immediately after a rain or after irrigating. It will tackle any job and get it done quickly and efficiently. A "Caterpillar" Tractor holds the world's non-stop endurance record. You can depend on YOUR "Caterpillar" to keep on hitting the ball, hour after hour, day after day, month after month, with little or no time out for servicing. For getting work done the way it ought to be done, nothing can equal a "Caterpillar". Why "Caterpillars" Save Fuel SUPERIOR engineering enables every "Caterpillar" Tractor to be extremely stingy with fuel and still deliver abundant power to spare. But that's not all. Slippage—that prodigal waster of power and fuel—is done away with by the sure-footed, strong-gripping tracks of the "Cater- Let Us Show You How You Can On Your Place, without Paying A SHEPHERD TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT 514 WEST TWELFTH STREET, SANTA ANA: 410 West 5th Street POMONA: 773 East Second Street Note These Low Prices for "CATERDELIVERED HERE! Slowing Up of Death Toll On State Highways Noted In Traffic Report Encouraging signs of a possible gradual slowing up of the annual toll of death on the highways of California were noted recently by Victor W. Killick, inspector in charge of the bureau of statistics of the California highway patrol in his report on traffic accidents for 1930 to Superintendent E. Raymond Cato. The report lists the total deaths at 2,384 for the year. Although this is 6.2 per cent more deaths than occurred in 1929, the bureau notes there was an increase of 6.5 percent in gasoline consumption and an average increase of approximately 6.5 percent in population, the last named figure being based on federal census returns. "In other words," the report said, "while there were more deaths, the increase in fatalities did not quite come up to the increase in gasoline consumption or in the increase in population." "There were more people to use cars and more gasoline consumed. Naturally these factors increased the death hazard but it is encouraging to note that the percentage of increase in deaths did not come up to the percentage of increase in gasoline consumption or in population. "This circumstance may indicate a curbing of the former upward trend. "It leads us to hope the public is at last taking safety on the highways as a serious matter and that we may see a further improvement in the future death rate." In the matter of traffic injuries the bureau's report was not so encouraging. A total of 41,237 persons were reported to have been injured in motor mishaps during the year. This includes minor as well as major injuries and is a 16 percent increase over the 35,443 persons injured in 1929. There were 31,019 motor vehicle accidents during the year involving either injury or death as compared to 26,921 for 1929. These accidents involved 47,565 vehicles. One notable fact in the report was the 10 percent increase in the number of pedestrians involved in accidents. The total of pedestrians killed or injured was 9,627. CATERPILLAR Tractors TIME FUEL MONEY ever spent repairs or any of the 581 Fifteens have been ars" pillar" Tractor. 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A demonstration of the fire trucks operated by the division of Forestry was recently held at the state capitol, to show other state agencies what is being done by the division in preparing for the annual forest fire menace. So impressed was Rolland A. Vandegrift, state director of finance, that it is likely he may order similar equipment for other branches of the state government needing fire protection. During the last forest fire season, 10 trucks operating in the field saved $400,000. In potential property damage, stopping 443 fires that endangered 736,000 acres, according to a check-up just completed by State Forester Pratt. "This experience has convinced us of the importance of building up a strong motorized equipment," said Pratt. "If 10 trucks can provide that much protection, what could double that number do?" Plan Courses for Highway Officers Advanced Studies at Mather Field to be Completed Soon by Initial Group of Students Plans for advanced courses of instruction for all members of the California highway patrol are being considered by Superintendent E. Raymond Cato, it was announced this week. The preliminary courses that have been conducted at the patrol school at Mather field since last May will have been completed within the next few days when the final class is discharged. At their completion all members of the patrol will have received two weeks instruction. Inspector J. J. Borree, in charge of the patrol school, has recommended to Cato that all the men be given an additional work in first aid, jiu jitsu and the motor vehicle act is regarded as necessary by Borree to round out the education of the traffic officers. Expressing faith in the value of the school to the officers, Cato has taken the recommendation under advisement and will determine if it is possible to finance the supplementary courses.