anaheim-gazette 1931-02-19

Santa Ana Weir Stands First Test New Apron In River Shows What It Can Do When Good Rain Comes TOTAL COST WAS $80,399.36 Contributors To Fund Have Paid In Full The Water Conservation Association had opportunity on Feb. 6 to test the new diversion weir at the mouth of the Santa Ana canyon in San Bernardino county. As water was then running under the Chapman avenue bridge in Orange county, the association used the weir to divert a little less than 10,000 miners inches of water. Everything worked perfectly. Controls 8,000 Acres This amount of water was diverted through the new open channel and demonstrated that a much larger amount of water can easily be handled without any difficulty with the new works. While it was a splendid rain, the watershed end channel of the river were so dry it was necessary to discontinue diverting water as water had ceased to run under the Chapman bridge. But the demonstration shows that everything will work perfectly when water is available. The association controls about 3,000 Geo. Peas at 80 Years Acts Like He’s Only 50 George Peas was going up and down Center street last Monday, issuing challenges to the right and to the left among men whom he knew for a foot race, a ten-round bout without boxing gloves, for any kind of athletic contest which would show human agility. George was 80 years old on Monday and looked 50. "I'm a Yankee," he said, "and have lived in Anaheim 28 years. My forebears came to America over 250 years ago. I never smoked a cigarette in my life and never take a drink. I work every day at my job with the Olive Oil Co., and expect to continue it for twenty more years." Palm St. School Will Cost $48,000 Imposing New Structure of Concrete and Brick With Eight Rooms Anaheim is to have an imposing new school house, which will be erected for the grammar grades on the west side of Palm street near La Verne, bids for its construction having been accepted by the grammar school board. The structure is to be of one story, con- This amount of water was diverted through the new open channel and demonstrated that a much larger amount of water can easily be handled without any difficulty with the new works. While it was a splendid rain, the watershed end channel of the river were so dry it was necessary to discontinue diverting water as water had ceased to run under the Chapman bridge. But the demonstration shows that everything will work perfectly when water is available. The association controls about 3,000 acres of land on which it has an elaborate system for sinking water. All that is now needed is the water, and whenever it comes it will not be wasted but will be conserved for future use. Payment to Contractor The association has made payment of $16,907.99 to John Strona, the contractor who built the diversion weir. The total cost of the weir, including engineering and overhead expense, has been $80,399.36. The cost of the weir was equally divided between the Boards of Supervisors of San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties and the Water Conservation Association, each paying $20,000. In addition to this, the association has paid to January 31, $5,271.79, being the cost of construction of a conduit from the new diversion weir to the spreading grounds, and the cost of straightening the channel above the weir. Contributors Have Paid Up The association secured its funds from the City of Redlands, City of San Bernardino Water Department, City of Riverside, Riverside Water Company, Gage Canal Company, Riverside Highlands Water Company, Arlington Mutual Water Co., Twin Buttes Water Company, La Sierra Water Co., Salazar Water Co., Santa Ana River Development Company. Francis Cuttle states that it is gratifying to note that everyone who has contributed has paid in full. Five Points Fete Opens With Parade A Merchants and Manufacturers Association committee has formed a program for the Five Points jollification, beginning at 7:30 tonight when the completion of the new street improvements at that point and down town will be celebrated. The demonstration is to open with a parade, starting at the City Hall and moving west over Center street to Five Points. The parade will be headed by the Anaheim School Band, followed by a motor caravan of city officials and citizens generally. The parade is in the charge of Ray A. Smith. Melbourne A. Gauer, superintendent of the elementary schools will be the chief speaker and Mayor L. E. Miller will also speak. George F. Reid will be imposing New Structure of Concrete and Brick With Eight Rooms Anahelm is to have an imposing new school house, which will be erected for the grammar grades on the west side of Palm street near La Verne, bids for its construction having been accepted by the grammar school board. The structure is to be of one story, containing eight rooms. The outer walls are to be of reinforced concrete with brick facings and the roof is to be of red tile. The building is to cost approximately $48,000. The new school will have a site of about 4¼ acres, giving a spacious playground. The Low Bidders The school board gave the general contract to Nicholas South on his low bid of $40,941.35. The wiring and electrical fixtures will be put in by the Bungalow Electric Co., which bid $2,487. The plumbing contract went to Joe Quast of $2,892.50 and the painting contract was let to J. R. Baum at $1,681. One purpose of the new house is to relieve conditions at Central school. The building is to be finished in time for opening school next September. It will start with about 120 pupils, but later is expected to be filled because of the increasing population in that section. Record for Five Years Those familiar with the activities of the grammar school board say it is making an admirable administrative record. In the last five years the board has, including the Palm street structure, provided two new buildings and three sites without asking for a bond issue, and during the time, while conducting an expansion program, has been reducing outstanding bond issues. Action Started to Protect "Sunkist" The California Fruit Growers Exchange has started action in the federal courts of New York to keep exclusive right to the trade name of "Sunkist." The action is in the form of a suit for an injunction and an accounting against Sunkist Drinks, Inc., of New York, dealers in fruits and fruit extracts, contending the New York company adopted the "Sunkist" name without authority and alleging it used the word to advertise imitation lemon and orange juice drinks. The California growers asked that the New York concern be forbidden to use the name and compelled to account for profits on its sale of all products bearing the "Sunkist" name. Anybody lost their assets there is such a contempt possession of the Sheriff at Santa Ana, with There is a good deal of the plane. It is a flyer which made a fortune under what officers claimed circumstances in that never was reported. It been confiscated and Sheriff's office announced. Several men were seized upper Newport Bay, but plane soon after it was landed in a field just men have found. The Sheriff's office equipment worth $350 was shipped before it was acquired made of L. W. Pasadena, to whom he had been registered he knew nothing of the reported. Queer Goings Santa Ana Inscrutable Mystery: Tracing Hook Solution Some queer things can Orange county metropolis Anna, and sometimes do; instance being the ant steel hook on a tractor A. B. Lindesard, 107 Lauder for about three weeks having away without any power. Inscrutable Won't Many people have endured screw the inscrutable steel hook. Some have Prof. Einstein's theory an effort to reach a said that Friday. Febb something to do with hook began its capers by Voodoism, witchcraft allies have failed to solve problem. Some folks threw some press agent is appity stunt. But what ever is done doing it. The hook is behaving entirely unlike tors have heretofore been Anybody's theory is good that has been offered. Magnaism or a mystic current of unknown origin on the hook beating a tattoo sheeting of the tractor Haunted House The followers of the completion of the new street improvements at that point and down town will be celebrated. The demonstration is to open with a parade, starting at the City Hall and moving west over Center street to Five Points. The parade will be headed by the Anaheim School Band, followed by a motor caravan of city officials and citizens generally. The parade is in the charge of Ray A. Smith. Melbourne A. Gauer, superintendent of the elementary schools will be the chief speaker and Mayor L. E. Miller will also speak. George F. Reid will be master of ceremonies. Following the speeches, a program will be played by Brownell's Band. Lincoln avenue is to be roped off and the street will be given over to dancing for which Jack Gledhill's orchestra will play. The refreshments will consist of hot dog sandwiches. LIONS CLUBS MEET The Orange county council of the Lions Clubs had as a guest at the monthly meeting at the Elks club Monday night Beryl Babcock, district governor, of Sacramento. There were 90 Lions at the meeting. Clubs from Pasadena, Covina, Belvedere Gardens, El Monte, Montebello, La Verne, Whittier and Atwater were represented. Mr. Babcock discussed plans for the district convention, to be held at Yosemite National Park in July. JOE GISH FREE AIR SI TINKLEPAUGH SAYS THERE AIN'T NONE OTHERSE GIRLS THAT WIN BEAUTY CONTESTS THAT LOOKS HALF AS GOOD AS THE GIRL ON THE SILVER DOLLAR The action is in the form of a suit for an injunction and an accounting against Sunkist Drinks, Inc., of New York, dealers in fruits and fruit extracts, contending the New York company adopted the "Sunkist" name without authority and alleging it used the word to advertise imitation lemon and orange juice drinks. The California growers asked that the New York concern be forbidden to use the name and compelled to account for profits on its sale of all products bearing the "Sunkist" name. The exchange, according to its petition, was incorporated in California with a membership of citrus fruit growers and since 1907 has spent more than $13,000,000 to advertise its name and its fruits and extracts. School Principals Oppose to Peddlers The Orange County supervisors have indicated that they are in sympathy with a proposed ordinance which will suppress itinerant peddlers of sweet-meats to school children, the peddlers operating from points off of school grounds. The supervisors have received from the school principals of the county a petition in protest of the vendors' practices. The principals say that the peddlers are supplying school children with what are really poor substitutes for nourishing foods. The principals are also of the opinion that unless the peddlers are checked, they will next be selling tobacco to the children. Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, discussed the sanitary aspects of the situation, and two Costa Mesa educators, LeRoy P. Anderson, chairman of the Newport harbor high school board, and Charles E. Dunn, clerk of the Costa Mesa elementary school board, supported the petition with complaints against use of the railroad right-of-way near Costa Mesa school by venders. An ordinance would not keep the venders off of private property, but licenses could be refused them unless they display leases of such private locations; it was pointed out. The railroad company could be induced to refuse such leases, members of the board believed. Word from Congress Swing from Washington that the Senate and House a bill to reserve for pall rocks, reefs, pinna islands in the Pacific or Orange county. The bill by Congressman Swings ure is now ready for Pler's signature. The bill was introduced after private parties had assert ownership of cemeteries coast at Laguna E. LOYALTY PROGRAM The White Temple M gave the second of its city programs at the chapel when about 150 members were entertained by a barbers. A program of n and a number of sp church topios. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 19, 1931 Another Champion American Bobby Burns, wire-haired fox terrier owned by P: C. Bundy of Golden's Bridge, N. Y., back from England where he was acclaimed the world's champion of his breed. Lost An Airplane? Sheriff Found One Anybody lost their airplane? There is such a contrivance in the possession of the Orange county sheriff at Santa Ana, with no claimants. There is a good deal of mystery about the plane. It is a three-passenger flyer which made a forced landing on the Irvine ranch several days ago under what officers claimed as mysterious circumstances in that the landing never was reported. The plane has been confiscated and stored, the Sheriff's office announced. Several men were seen leaving the New U.S. Building Is Anaheim Prospect Listed in the U. S. Government's $100,000,000 building program is an item authorizing the erection of a postoffice building in Anaheim, according to a telegraph which came Monday to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker from Congressman Phil D. Swing. There was no intimation in the telegram as to the amount of money proposed for the Anaheim structure, and no other details as to the building were given, but Postmaster Whitaker thinks that since the Anaheim postoffice has a rating of first class, $100,000 to $125.- Three Anaheim Men Tell of Cloud Burst Heart of Arizona Town Washed Away by Heavy Deluge of Rain Tales of an Arizona cloud burst which practically washed the small town of Wellton off the map were related in Anaheim, Monday afternoon, upon the return of Arch and John M. Henry and Lee Lickenson, who motored to the neighboring state to get word of a group of friends and relatives working a mining claim near the Mexican border. Poor Roads Encountered The Anaheim motor party left this city Saturday night, driving straight through to Wellton, Arizona. They struck bad roads at Indio, and from then on to their Arizona destination battled washouts, pools of mud and water, and torn-up roads. "We had to fight bad roads practically every foot of the way from Indio to Wellton," the Anaheim youths chorused. "The roads were the worst we ever had encountered. At Wellton the center of the town had been washed away by a cloudburst, the washed area being nearly as deep and as wide as the Santa Ana river bed. River In Wellton "Mind you, this wash was made right through the middle of the town and in Anybody lost their airplane? There is such a contrivance in the possession of the Orange county sheriff at Santa Ana, with no claims. There is a good deal of mystery about the plane. It is a three-passenger flyer which made a forced landing on the Irvine ranch several days ago under what officers claimed as mysterious circumstances in that the landing never was reported. The plane has been confiscated and stored, the Sheriff's office announced. Several men were seen leaving the upper Newport Bay, but none of these plane soon after it was damaged when it landed in a field just east of the men have been found. The Sheriff's office announced that equipment worth $350 was taken from the ship before it was confiscated. Inquiries made of L. W. Morrison of Pasadena, to whom the plane was said to have been registered, revealed that he knew nothing of the ship, officers reported. Queer Goings-On In Santa Ana Town Inscrutable Mystery of Swinging Tractor Hook Baffles Solution Some queer things can happen in the Orange county metropolis of Santa Ana, and sometimes do, the most recent instance being the antics of a small steel hook on a tractor belonging to A. B. Lindegard, 107 Lacy street, which for about three weeks has been pounding away without any visible motive power. Inscrutable Won't Unscrew Many people have endeavored to unscrew the inscrutable antics of the steel hook. Some have tried to apply Prof. Einstein's theory of relativity in an effort to reach a solution. Others said that Friday, Feb. 13, may have something to do with it, although the hook began its capers before that date. Voodooism, witchcraft and other theories have failed to solve the baffling problem. Some folks think that maybe some press agent is applying a publicity stunt. But what ever is doing it, keeps on doing it. The hook is swinging and behaving entirely unlike hooks on tractors have heretofore been known to do. Anybody's theory is good as any other that has been offered. Some think that magutism, or a mysterious electric current of unknown origin, may keep the hook beating a tattoo on the steel sheeting of the tractor. Haunted House Near By The followers of the magnetic and listed in the U. S. Government's $100,000,000 building program is an item authorizing the erection of a postoffice building in Anaheim, according to a telegraph which came Monday to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker from Congressman Phil D. Swing. There was no intimation in the telegram as to the amount of money proposed for the Anaheim structure, and no other details as to the building were given, but Postmaster Whitaker thinks that since the Anaheim postoffice has a rating of first class, $100,000 to $125,000 is the amount which will be authorized. The question of site, when construction will begin, and similar details are yet to come from Washington. The local postoffice will on Jan. 1, next year, have completed a ten years lease on the building now occupied, the structure being owned by John Shepok, of Los Angeles. Dead Woman On Trial for Murder The greatest criminal trial in the history of Orange county courts is now on trial in Superior Court at Santa Ana. It is a case in which the person supposed to have committed a murder is dead, yet is being charged with the crime. The defendant is Adele Ritchie Post, famous in the musical comedy stage a decade ago, who is charged with the murder of her best friend, Mrs. Doris Murray Palmer, and then took her own life. The tragedy was enacted in a hillside cottage at Laguna Beach on April 24, last year. The old hearing has been brought about in an effort to settle the estate of Mrs. Palmer, from which the estate of Mrs. Post claims the proceeds from a $1,000 insurance policy, which Mrs. Palmer is said to have made out in favor of Mrs. Post. It is contended that the estate of Mrs. Post is entitled to the insurance because it has not been proved that she murdered Mrs. Palmer, and because of the peculiar affection existing between the two women that if it should be proved that Mrs. Post did kill Mrs. Palmer that she did so while insane. It is likely that the case will occupy several days in the Superior court. Citrus Institute At San Bernardino The annual Citrus Institute will be held this year on Tuesday, February 24 at Elk's Club Hall, San Bernardino, beginning at 9:45 A.M. This Institute is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service, the Farm Bureau, and the National Orange Show, according to announcement from Harold E. Wahlberg, Farm Advisor of Orange County, who says many citrus growers will attend them on to their Arizona destination battled washouts, pools of mud and water, and torn-up roads. "We had to fight bad roads practically every foot of the way from Indio to Wellton," the Anaheim youth chorused. "The roads were the worst we ever had encountered. At Wellton the center of the town had been washed away by a cloudburst, the washed area being nearly as deep and as wide as the Santa Ana river bed. River In Wellton "Mind you, this wash was made right through the middle of the town, and in a place where there never before had been a river bed. Thousands of feet of railroad tracking were washed away, box cars and cabooses were carried downstream, homes torn from original foundations and swept from five to 500 feet away. Really we couldn't have believed the extent of damage had we not actually seen it." Looking for Miners The youths had motored to Arizona to get word from another group from whom no word had been received for two weeks. Knowing there had been storms, the local lads wanted to determine the safety of the mine workers, but were unable to get closer than 16 miles to their ultimate destination. The first group which sent to Arizona to work the Henry mining claims included: Arch Henry Sr., Marian Henry, Jim Stewart, Bill Dutton, Jim Bever, and Tom Sage. Walnut Institute Meets on Feb. 28 Numerous Speakers on Program At Anaheim Union High School Auditorium The 13th annual walnut growers Institute for Southern California growers will feature reports on blight control and irrigation investigations undertaken by the Experiment Station of the University of California, according to J. A. Sinille, Santa Ana, chairman of the program committee of the Farm Bureau Inter-County Walnut Growers Department. The institute will be held in the auditorium of the Anaheim Union High School; Saturday, February 28, beginning at 10 a.m. It is conducted under the joint auspices of the agricultural extension service and the Inter-County Walnut Department of the Farm Bureau. Walnut Blight Control Dr. B. A. Rudolph, University of California, will give a report on four years investigations on walnut blight control in both southern and central California. Some folks think that maybe some press agent is applying a publicity stunt. But what ever is doing it, keeps on doing it. The hook is swinging and behaving entirely unlike hooks on tractors have heretofore been known to do. Anybody's theory is good as any other that has been offered. Some think that magnesium, or a mysterious electric current of unknown origin, may keep the hook beating a tattoo on the steel sheeting of the tractor. Haunted House Near By The followers of the magnetic and electrical theories are unable to account for the current if any passing through the heavy paint insulation. Superstitious persons are taking a keen interest in the swinging hook. One man recalled that thirty years ago a parachute jumper had been killed near where the tractor stands. He said the house near by where the jumper lived, had been haunted ever since. One fact is established and that is that the hook moves and beats an incessant tattoo on the steel sheeting of the tractor. Efforts to induce other hooks to move have failed. The noise of the hook coming in contact with the side of the tractor is plainly audible. Orange County Bill Passed by Congress Word from Congressman Phil D. Swing from Washington announces that the Senate and House have passed a bill to reserve for public ownership all rocks, reefs, pinnacles and small islands in the Pacific off the coast of Orange county. The bill was fathomed by Congressman Swing and the measure is now ready for President's Hoover's signature. The bill was introduced in Congress after private parties had attempted to assert ownership of certain rocks along the coast at Laguna Beach. LOYALTY PROGRAM GIVEN The White Temple Methodist church gave the second of its series of "loyalty" programs at the church last night, when about 150 members and friends were entertained by a group of members. A program of music was given and a number of speakers discussed church topics. Citrus Institute At San Bernardino The annual Citrus Institute will be held this year on Tuesday, February 24, at Elk's Club Hall, San Bernardino, beginning at 9:45 A.M. This Institute is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service, the Farm Bureau, and the National Orange Show, according to announcement from Harold E. Wahlberg, Farm Advisor of Orange County, who says many citrus growers will attend from this county. The program for the day is: Morning Session N. C. Kelley, Corona, Chairman—Chairman Intercounty Citrus Dept. 9:45—Welcome to San Bernardino—Mayor John C. Ralphs. 9:55—Educational Department of the National Orange Show."—A Brown, Chairman. 10:00—Use of Water in Citrus Grove for 12 Month Period."—S. H. Beckett, Division of Irrigation Investigations, University of California. 10:45—"A Tulare County Plan of Water Distribution by Water Companies and by Districts."—Irving H. Althouse, Porterville. 11:15—"An Orange County Plan of Water Distribution by Water Companies and by Districts."—W. T. Wallop, Supt., Anaheim Union Water Company. Afternoon Session R. O. Price, Upland, Chairman, Chairman Citrus Dept., San Bernardino County Farm Bureau. 1:30—"Practical Application of Water in Groves."—Frank Daybell, Porterville. 2:30—"Agricultural Organization."—R. W. Blackburn, Thermal, President, California Farm Bureau Federation. Freeman Johnson's Father Dies Friends of Freeman Johnson, employee of Rutceel-Wethered Furniture company, this week sorrowd with him over the death of his father at Wichita Falls, Texas, last Saturday, Mr. Johnson had left Anaheim February 6 for a hurried trip to his father's bedside when the latter's condition became critical. Word was received at the furniture store Monday that Mr. Johnson would return to Anaheim Friday or Saturday of this week. Walnut Blight Control Dr. B. A. Rudolph, University of California, will give a report on four years investigations on walnut blight control in both southern and central California. This is a major problem in many California walnut groves. Prof. S. H. Beckett, division of Irrigation, Citrus Experiment Station, has conducted an investigation on water usage by mature trees. The results of his investigations will be presented to the growers. "Observations on European Walnut Production" is the subject of Harold E. Wahlberg, Farm Advisor of Orange County, who has returned from a six month's agricultural tour of Europe. Importance of Co-Operation C. C. Teague, member of the Federal Farm Board and president of the California Walnut Growers Association, has been invited to explain the strategic importance of the growers cooperative in the Farm Board plan. Mr. Teague is thoroughly familiar with the marketing and distribution of the walnut industry. And following Mr. Teague's talk will come Carylye Thorpe's report on the present market outlook for walnuts as determined from an Eastern survey now in progress. Other speakers making valuable contributions to the program include Earl Maharg, secretary, Los Angeles County Farm Bureau; F. A. Tetley, Jr., Chairman InterCounty Walnut Department; and W. Charles Anderson, extensive walnut grower of central California. LENTEN SERVICES BEGIN Ash Wednesday began the Lenten calendar yesterday, the occasion being marked by special services in St. Michael's Episcopal and St. Boniface's Catholic churches, as well as Zion and Grace Lutheran churches. Special services are also on the calendars of the churches through the Lenten season. Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 N. EMILY Number 20 Heim Men Cloud Burst Town Washed Deluge in cloud burst which is small town of were related inermoon, upon the John M. Henry and motored to the get word of relatives working for the Mexican party left this driving straight Arizona. They Indio, and from Arizona destination tools of mud and roads. road roads practicable way from Indio Anaheim youths were the worst ordered. At Wellton had been washburst, the washed deep and as wide bed. Weltton was made right the town and in Spring Building Opens With Promise The spring building season in Anaheim is opening up with considerable promise. A permit has been issued to P. N. Dossett for a stucco dwelling to cost $3,000, to be erected at 521 North Pine. The contractor is A. C. Vary. The Pacific Steel Building Co. will erect a $3,000 service station and tire shop at 558 Los Angeles street. Ray Smith will make improvements in his home at 520 South Dickel, the contractor being S. W. Mosberger. Mrs. Hilda Chandler, 128 South Philadelphia, has obtain a permit to reroof her home, the contract going to a Fullerton company. Mrs. Bullock Tells of Carlsbad Cavern Anaheim Woman Was Time Keeper for Electricians and Trail Builders Recent articles in national magazines telling of the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns in Southern New Mexico brought to light this week the experiences of Mrs. L. C. Bullock, nee Miss Meda Smith, now of Anaheim, who was government timekeeper in the gigantic cave during the installation of elec- Question of Site Holds Up Merger But General Plans for Uniting County Fair and Orange Show Are Approved NEW BOARD IS APPOINTED Several Towns Want the Merged Exposition The proposal to merge the Orange County Fair and the Valencia Orange Show and hold the two expositions at the same time and at the same place, has been under consideration for several weeks, and was thought to be approaching culmination until the movement was taken up by a joint committee at the Elks club, Tuesday night. Temporarily Halted At this meeting the movement was brought to a temporary halt by failure of the committeemen to agree on a site for the combined exposition. Some of the committee favor holding the show on the grounds of the Orange Show here until the lease on the grounds expires. Others favor holding the exposition at Santa Ana. Brea and several other communities are also regarded as "candidates" and to some members of the joint committee have extended invitations to this end. Recent articles in national magazines telling of the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns in Southern New Mexico brought to light this week the experiences of Mrs. L. C. Bullock, nee Miss Meda Smith, now of Anaheim, who was government timekeeper in the gigantic cave during the installation of electric lights, construction of trails, and considerable exploration of the mammoth tunnel. Mrs. Bullock's uncle, Frank B. (Pete) Smith and Jim White were original discoverers of the caves in 1908. Tells of Giantic Cavern Mrs. Bullock, who lives at 551 South Ohio street, and is employed at the Home Cafe on East Center street, states that the giantic cavern has two entrances, a natural one from which millions of bats formerly used as exit and entrance, and another entrance where use of ladders and ropes were necessary. "I've been in the caverns hundreds of times," Mrs. Bullock stated. "Of course, my entrance in them was in comparatively recent times in contrast with the first exploration of the caves by my uncle and Jim White. When they went down first they had to lower themselves by ropes into depths where they scarcely could see room for a footing below. Torches On Broom Handles "They took long torches, made from broom handles, and thus lighted their way through the main rooms of the cavern. There is the giant room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and any number of lesser places of exceptional interest. The varying stalactite and stalagmites offer a never-ending source of wonder, even to those who are intimately familiar with the caves. Even when I first went into the caves in 1923 the going was somewhat dangerous, although the paths were quite plainly marked by that time. "Running water and precipitous caves offered a constant source of danger. Any person falling into the depths below most certainly would have been crushed to death by the fall, or should he have landed safely on a small pleateau below, would have been killed attempting to climb back to his starting place. Now a National Park "In 1923 the government made a national park of the territory surrounding the giant caverns. In 1926 and 1927 considerable work as done by the government in making the caverns safe for travelers to visit. It was during these two years that I worked as timekeeper and stenographer during the installation of electric lights and paths. Up to that time something over 100 miles of underground trails Temporarily Halted At this meeting the movement was brought to a temporary halt by failure of the committeemen to agree on a site for the combined exposition. Some of the committee favor holding the show on the grounds of the Orange Show here until the lease on the grounds expires. Others favor holding the exposition at Santa Ana. Brea and several other communities are also regarded as "candidates" and to some members of the joint committee have extended invitations to this end. Ross T. Shafer, of Tustin, presided at Tuesday night's meeting, when the special committee on consolidation made its report and was discharged after its report had been accepted. New Board Members The tentative board members of the merged exposition were announced, as follows: Orange Show Representatives—F. A. Yungbluth, H. E. W. Barnes, Lotus H. Loudon, Charles Pearson. Orange County Fair Board—W. J. Carmichael, of Fullerton; Harry Lake, Garden Grove; George Keilog, Yorba Linda; S. W. Stanley Tustin. The Fair Board representatives indicated that in making up additional members, Ross Shafer and Tom Talbert would be the choice for two members not now affiliated with the old boards. Mr. Loudon said that the Orange show would give preference to Ralph McHaden and J. S. Tunree, both of Tustin. Question of Site Then came the question of selecting a site. The chairman thought it was within the province of the board of the merged shows to select the place for holding the exposition, and Chairman Shafer suggested that a poll of the entire county be taken to determine which site would be most favored. As a spokesman for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce President Louden said that the Chamber, as a backer of the Orange show, had accepted the merger plans on the basis that Anaheim would be the site for at least two years, although the Chamber had since modified this idea. He said that he favored leaving the site question open to arbitration, as friendly settlement of the question is vital to the success of the exposition. Mr. Louden urged that haste in the movement is now important, for it is proposed to hold the show in June. Final action on the question was to be taken up today by the Chamber of Commerce directors. Saves Own Life After a Mishap An experience of Claude Scott, last Sunday, makes evident the practical training given to youngsters in Boy Scout organizations, for young Scott Now a National Park In 1923 the government made a national park of the territory surrounding the giant caverns. In 1925 and 1927 considerable work was done by the government in making the caverns safe for travelers to visit. It was during these two years that I worked as timeskeeper and stenographer during the installation of electric lights and paths. Up to that time something over 100 miles of underground trails had been mapped out in the caves. Just what mileage has been reached since I do not know, but evidently there are possibly hundreds of miles within the caves that never have been explored. Nobody knows how big they are. Geologists from the United States and Europe have very carefully studied the caves, and they seem unanimous in declaring that the caverns are the largest discovered in the world. Stories by Jim White as one of the original discoverers of the caverns recently have appeared in National Geographic, Touring Topics and other magazines, and have created an unusual amount of interest in one of Uncle Sam's newest national wonders. 25 Years Elapse, But Friends Meet Again Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Reed of Rice Lake Wisconsin, were week-end guests of former neighbors, Mrs. A. M. Bone, and her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Shaffer at 552 South Helena street. The Reeds were close friends of Mrs. Bone, belonged to the same clubs and together took active parts in community work. This was the first time in nearly a quarter of a century that the Reeds and Mrs. Bone had visited. SUIT OVER AUTO MISHAP J. T. Mock has filed suit in Superior count against Agnes B. Rasmussen asking for $12,391.15 damages. He charges that while at Center and Citron street last November, the defendant ran him down in her auto. Saves Own Life After a Mishap An experience of Claude Scott, last Sunday, makes evident the practical training given to youngsters in Boy Scout organizations, for young Scott undoubtedly owes his life to what he has learned during his Scout career. The boy is 15 years old and is the son of J. M. Scott, 149 North Princeton avenue, Fullerton. Claude was last Sunday hiking and riding in the hills north of Fullerton. He carried a .22 rifle and accidentally shot himself, the bullet grazing the radial artery near the thumb of his right hand and lodged in his chest just above the heart. Claude applied his Boy Scout knowledge of first aid to himself. He pinched the bleeding artery with one hand, which stopped the flow of blood. He climbed into his auto, holding the pinched artery with the fingers of one hand and steering the car with the other hand. He drove to Dr. D. C. Cowles, who says that the boy by his presence of mind and Scout teachings saved his own life. Claude's Boy Scout nerve did not fall him as the doctor cauterized the wound and removed the small bullet. After the doctor had fixed him up, Claude went home to inform his parents of the mishap.