anaheim-gazette 1931-10-01

THE WEEK'S SOCIAL REVIEW ONE OF THE GAZETTE'S BEST NEWS FEATURES FOR WOMEN THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI Water Bonds Win By Sweeping Vote $220,000,000 Issue Carries by 224,374 to Only 46,384 Against TEN TO ONE IN ANAHEIM First Work on Aqueduct Has Begun The $220,000,000 bond issue for building the Colorado river aqueduct to 13 Southland cities made a sweeping victory at Tuesday's election. That the thinking people of the Metropolitan Water district realize the importance of the aqueduct to Southland development was evident in the five-to-one victory over the district; while in Anaheim the vote was ten to one. Results for District. Only about half of the voters in the 13 cities took enough interest in the election to go to the polls, the results being as follows: Anaheim ..... 1,976 190 Fullerton ..... 1,519 348 Santa Ana ..... 5,343 932 Glendale ..... 10,588 1,085 Vote on Bonds was Vote of Confidence While he did not touch off any fireworks to celebrate the Metropolitan Water bond victory, Leo J. Sheridan, chairman of the Anaheim Citizens' committee, has been in fine fettle since Tuesday's election. He and Judge Howard worked early and late for the success of the bonds. "The vote was not only for bonds with which to build the aqueduct from the Colorado river," said Mr. Sheridan, "but it was also a vote of self-confidence, which is about as important to the Anaheim community as the aqueduct. So long as Anaheim people have confidence in themselves, they can do anything for the community which they set about to do." Lightning Starts Oil Tank Fire Thunderbolt Touches Off Blaze Which Causes Loss of $30,000. Approximately $30,000 "went up" in oil fire, smoke clouds early Thursday morning when two bolts of lightning struck the 10,000 barrel tank of the Associated Oil company two miles east of Fullerton, overflowed to three Anaheim Union Water company tanks, destroying in addition a cleaning plant. the aqueduct to Southland development was evident in the five-to-one victory over the district; while in Anaheim the vote was ten to one. Results for District. Only about half of the voters in the 13 cities took enough interest in the election to go to the polls, the results being as follows: Anaheim ... 1,976 190 Fullerton ... 1,519 348 Santa Ana ... 5,343 932 Glendale ... 10,588 1,085 Pasadena ... 15,538 1,170 Long Beach ... 12,955 8,703 Santa Monica ... 5,388 1,553 Beverly Hills ... 1,928 328 Burbank ... 2,800 250 Compton ... 1,165 298 Torrance ... 1,165 148 San Marino ... 727 100 Los Angeles ... 163,110 31,769 Total for District ... 224,379 46,384 The official canvass of the vote will be made on October 9. Actual Work Begins. Hardly were the election results known when actual work on the aqueduct began. Right-of-way must be acquired along the route of the gigantic water carrier, and test borings along the route are being made. It will be five or six months before the bonds will be ready to sell, as the immense issue must be validated by the California supreme court. Mrs. Hapgood Wins Gazette's Contest The Gazette's subscription contest, based on the best guess on the number of votes which would be cast at the water bond election last Tuesday, was won by Mrs. E. P. Hapgood of 714 North Philadelphia street. The total number of votes cast in Anaheim was 2,166, and Mrs. Hapgood's guess was 2,165 or within one of the total. The second nearest guess was 2,147, made by Mrs. Nellie E. Terry. Mrs. Hapgood will receive a free subscription to The Gazette for one year. Banning to Jollify Over Bond Victory Victory of the aqueduct bonds will be celebrated at Banning Saturday, October 3. This little city in San Gorgonio Pass was so confident that the bond vote would be favorable that the citizens made arrangements for their Aqueduct Victory Jubilee more than a week ago. The entrance to the 3-mile tunnel which will penetrate the San Jacinto mountains is only two miles southeast of Banning, and consequently the city expects to enjoy an era of prosperity during the construction period. Thunderbolt Touches Off Blaze Which Causes Loss of $30,000. Approximately $30,000 "went up" in oil fire, smoke clouds early Thursday morning when two bolts of lightning struck the 10,000 barrel tank of the Associated Oil company two miles east of Fullerton, overflowed to three Anaheim Union Water company tanks, destroying in addition a cleaning plant, pumping station and garage. None of the Anaheim's property was covered by insurance. Spread a Half-Mike All oil tanks and practically all oil well equipment burned to the ground as the bolting oil from the four tanks spread over a half-mile area. The spectacular fire swept everything before it, but did not endanger other property because of isolation. Northern Orange county residents woke up Thursday morning wondering about the black, omnious clouds were that hung so low over the countryside. The smoke formed almost a black banner, the stem of which rose from the earth cast of Fullerton and draped over Break, Fullerton, La Habra and trailed off toward Long Beach. Two Thunderbolts Lightning struck the Associated Oil tank about 1:30 a.m. according to William T. Wallop, president of the Anaheim Union Water company. Another bolt struck the same tank within a few minutes, and the huge mass of oil immediately began boiling over, running to lower levels where it surged upon the three Anaheim Union Water oil tanks, destroying them almost immediately. These three tanks are located upon the property known as the La Habra lease, on Cedar street. The overflowing oil, shooting off black which soared a few feet above the ground, soon set the cleaning plant, the pumping station and the garage on fire, thus completely wiping out all building and machinery in that vicinity. Damage to the Union Water company's property is estimated at $20,000, while that to the Associated Oil company's 10,000-barrel tank and new pumping equipment, installed since the fire several months ago, is placed at about $10,000. Moved Upon Anaheim. Loud claps of thunder, preceded by flashes of lightning which lit up houses and the streets, woke up thousands of residents. The storm seemed to move Anaheim, then passed on to the southeast. Rain pouring down between roaring thunder and bolts of lightning; streamed off roofs and eaves, thus making a perfect Mid-west setting. Rain for the night totalled .3 of an inch, bringing the season's mark up to .53 of an inch, according to the Association Laboratories. There was no rain for the season to date last year, the Association reports. The pestiferous whitin citrus orchards south Ana last week, but it vowed so suddenly and effect slight scare it brought quickly as did the fly its appearance, the S.Of Agriculture and th Agricultural Commission their forces in battle fort to stamp out the once. Spraying and Spraying and dustin infected orchards and this week men or reported that the ins practically wiped out." While the invasion be taken lightly," said of the state department one over which to "This is not the first fly has appeared in So It has invaded Los A past, as well as rovis, Duarte and Arthe outbreaks have suppressed by scientific Under Citrus County Agriculture Brock and his Tubbs, immediately tueses of their offices in a war of spraying a launched that played Victory of the aqueduct bonds will be celebrated at Banning Saturday, October 3. This little city in San Gorgonio Pass was so confident that the bond vote would be favorable that the citizens made arrangements for their Aqueduct Victory Jubilee more than a week ago. The entrance to the 3-mile tunnel which will penetrate the San Jacinto mountains is only two miles southeast of Banning, and consequently the city expects to enjoy an era of prosperity during the construction period. Lieutenant/Governor Frank Merriam will be the principal speaker at the celebration. It is expected that Congressman Phil D. Swing will also be on the program. There will be dancing in a hall and on the streets, a barbecue a sports program, music and general solicitation. Dan Cupid Is Ahead of Divorce Courts Dan Cupid is holding the lead in the contest between marriages and divorces in Orange county, according to the records of County Clerk J. M. Backs. For every couple that is divorced 21 are married. The superior court has granted 131 divorces so far this year, while 2778 marriage license have been issued. Married life seems to be more congenial over the county, divorces averaging 14 a month, with marriages averaging 231 a month. The divorce average is lower than a few years ago, one month some time back showing 45 divorces were granted. "Orange county is not the Gretna Green it used to be," said Mr. Backs. "but matrimony seems to be standing up well in the face of the financial depression. One would think that divorce would thrive on hard times, but it does not seem to in Orange county. EBELL CLUB EDITOR. Mrs. Inez Yeats has been chosen as editor for the Ebell club and will again during the coming season edit the club's monthly bulletin of events. She is vice-president of the club and one of its directors. Loud claps of thunder, preceded by flashes of lightning which lit up houses and the streets, woke up thousands of residents. The storm seemed to move upon Anaheim, then passed on to the southeast. Rain, pouring down between roaring thunder and bolts of lightning, streamed off roots and eaves, thus making a perfect Mid-west setting. Rain for the night totalled 3 of an inch, bringing the season's mark up to .53 of an inch, according to the Association Laboratories. There was no rain for the season to date last year, the Association reports. Judge Howard Reaches His 72d Mile Stone Judge J. S. Howard reached his 72d milestone last Thursday, but it just another day to him, for he had already passed 71 of them—35 of them while a resident of Anaheim. "I do not feel old, and, furthermore, I do not even feel as if I am getting old," he said. Judge Howard concentrated his attention on his birthday to boosting the election in favor of the Metropolitan Water bonds. Among his friends the day served to point to the Anaheim Public Library, his civic monument and as his great achievement for the city. When the subject of a public library was at the forefront in Anaheim, a sum necessary for the purchase of a site had to be arised by public subscription. Just to show that raising the money was only a chore for him, Judge Howard raised the amount in two days. To make up any shrinkage which might occur in the subscriptions, he raised $350 more than was required. The people of the city showed their confidence in him by electing him city recorder and justice of the peace, offices which he held from 1904 to 1922. Six years ago he became a realtor, and if you think that he does not have faith in Anaheim's future, just ask him. LECTURES ON DANIEL A series of 12 lectures is being given by the Rev. I. D. Kirkpatrick of Los Angeles at the M. E. church. South The lectures are open to the public and are given each evening at 7:30. This is not the first fly has appeared in Soil It has invaded Los Angeles, Duarte and Arroyo the outbreaks have suppressed by scientific Under Citrus County Agriculturaler Brock and his Tubbs, immediately ceased of their offices in a war of spraying a launched that played swarms of winged insects scribed the effect of dueting as almost mating the enemies which clung to the ulicus leaves. Meredith Jones and white fly experts arrive into play additional are experienced in co First Camel Citrus white fly Florida a number of learned, and was first California in 1907. It related to the dreast fruit fly, which can damage to citrus groves several years ago, but controlled Most of the files disbanded been adults, the insignia edge of the infestation have been reached entire area is to be sent commercial acres make sure that none capped. Signal Lt. Fearn Re First Lieutenant Eof of the Fearn Radio Shield orders detain structur in the spec corps school, classes conducted twice moneles. Lt. Fearn, who reception about a year ago sons past has been Monterey signal scher encompments. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 1, 1931 Dad Buys a New Hat By Albert T. Reid SNAP A LITTLE CLASS INTO IT, OLD TIMER, THIS ISN'T THE GAY OLD NINETIES, DAD. FAWTHER,--TRY TO LOOK LIKE SOMEBODY. -A HAT SHOULD BE WORN LIKE THAT DAWLING!- YOU MUST HAVE A LITTLE PRIDE LEFT.- NOW THAT LOOKS A LOT SMARTER. MAW! WHERE THE HECK IS MY OLD HAT? ? White Fly Appears, Soon Disappears Invader of Citrus Orchards Gets Vigorous Dose of Spray and Dust The pestiferous white fly appeared in citrus orchards southwest of Santa Ana last week, but it was pounced upon so suddenly and effectually that the slight scare it brought disappeared as quickly as did the fly. Upon word of its appearance, the State Department of Agriculture and the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner drew up their forces in battle array and the effort to stamp out the invader began at once. Spraying and Dusting. Spraying and dusting began in the infected orchards and by the first of this week the men on the battle front reported that the insect foe had been practically wiped out. "While the invasion was not one to be taken lightly," said David Mackle of the state department, "it was not one over which to become alarmed. This is not the first time the white fly has appeared in Southern California. It has invaded Los Angeles county in the past, as well as San Diego, Monrovis, Duarte and Arcadia, and all of the outbreaks have been successfully suppressed by scientific methods." Under Citrus Leaves. County Agricultural Commissioner Brock and his assistant, Dixon Tubbs, immediately threw the resources of their offices into the fray and a war of spraying and dusting was launched that played havoc with the cultured insects. Orange Grower Tells How He Does It. J. E. Baker, one of Orange county's most successful growers of oranges, with an orchard of ten acres on the Nutwood road, three miles southwest of Anaheim, is one of the growers who is making no complaint this season. He gathered 2910 boxes for the first pool, and will make the final pickling in two or three weeks. His Valencias ran 216 to the box, with only 25 loose boxes of culls and rots. The quantity of culls was reduced. Mr. Baker said, because he raked the ground under the trees free of them before the pickling began. "I growing oranges is a great game," he said," and it is a profitable one if the grower follows it carefully. I do my own experimenting and when I make a successful experiment, I follow it. I study my soil. I generally get a satisfactory crop, and sometimes get a whopper. "I believe that growers are putting too much money in their land that is already good. They use too much fertilizer. I do less fertilizing than any of my neighbors. My orchard is 14 years old and it has never had any barn manure, but I intend to spread some of it soon. It has had compost only twice. It is possible to give the soil too much nitrogen, as well as too little. My orchard is being fumigated this week. I favor fumigation rather than spraying, for spraying kills too much inside wood in the trees." Mr. Baker is anticipating a goodly crop of larger Valencias next year. There are now green oranges on his trees which are larger than the red ones. Sees Sister First Time in 30 Years Fred R. Palm and Mrs. Frank M. Howard Have Joyful Reunion in Anaheim Anaheim's Fred R. Palm and Wooster Ohio's, Mrs. Frank M. Howard, brother and sister who had not seen each other for over 30 years, visited day and night this week to make up for lost time. Getting Acquainted Again. Relatives, friends, towns, changes and getting acquainted took up a greater share of the time from morning till evening, following Mrs. Howard's arrival early this week by auto from the Mid-West city. Mr. Palm, owner of the Anaheim Mattress Factory, hadn't seen his sister since he was in his teens. For many years before the war the local resident lived at Pueblo, Colorado, and after the World conflict moved to Salt Lake City and thence to Anaheim ten years ago. Had Family Reunion. Relatives throughout Southern California, including J. A. Stransky of Los Angeles; Sister Mrs. Charles Sellers of Anaheim, and others, gathered at Mr. Palm's home at 211 Mills Drive for a regular family reunion this week. Amendments to Liquor Laws In No Danger The Eighteenth amendment, is in no danger, said Superior Judge Walter S. Gates in an address to the Men's California Needs "This is not the first time the white fly has appeared in Southern California. It has invaded Los Angeles county in the past, as well as San Diego, Monrois, Duarte and Arcadia, and all of the outbreaks have been successfully suppressed by scientific methods." Under Citrus Leaves. County Agricultural Commissioner Brock and his assistant, Dixon Tubus, immediately threw the resources of their offices into the fray and a war of spraying and dusting was launched that played havoc with the swarms of winged insects. Mackle described the effect of the spray and dusting as almost miraculous in eliminating the enemies of the orchards, which clung to the under sides of the citrus leaves. Meredith Jones and E. C. Gammon, white fly experts, arrived and brought into play additional equipment. They are experienced in combating the flies. First Came In 1907. Citrus white fly has existed in Florida a number of years, it was learned, and was first brought into California in 1907. It is in no way related to the dread Mediterranean fruit fly, which caused so much damage to citrus groves of Florida several years ago, but which was finally controlled. Most of the files discovered here have been adults, the inspectors said, and the edge of the infestation is believed to have been reached. Nevertheless, the entire area is to be sprayed and adjacent commercial acreage treated to make sure that none of the files escaped. Signal School Job Lt. Fearn Receives First Lieutenant Ellsworth E. Fearn of the Fearn Radio Shop, this week received orders detailing him as an instructor in the special army signal corps school, classes in which will be conducted twice monthly at Los Angeles. Lt. Fearn, who received his commission about a year ago, for several seasons past has been an instructor at Monterey signal schools during summer encompments. U. S. Senator Shortridge favors building a higher tariff wall around California products, he told a plenic meeting of the Orange County Farm Bureau at Irvine park, in speeches he made Saturday afternoon and evening. It should be a 100 percent tariff he said, and he is cooperating with Senator Trammel of Florida, who would also shut out Cuban avacodas. But other senators are yet to be convinced. Senator Shortridge also favors giving the Filipinos independence and he would also shut off their coming to this country to compete with labor. He also opposes cancellation of foreign debts, and he is not strong for the Hearst proposal to issue $5,000,000,000 in U. S. bonds and spend it to relieve unemployment. Such an amount of bonds, he said, would increase the public debt to $21(000,000,000). Senator Shortridge thinks that gun clubs are wasting water by filling duck ponds, and to stop it state legislation or regulation by county supervisors should be adopted. "I regard agricultural needs for water as more important than ducks," he said. "It is more important that water be used for domestic and agricultural purposes than it is to spread it out in ponds that gun clubs may have ducks to shoot at. I am sure that the legislature of this state has the power to pass acts which would define beneficial uses of water, and I feel sure that the board of supervisors could pass such an ordinance." Amendments to Liquor Laws In No Danger The Eighteenth amendment is in no danger, said Superior Judge Walter S. Gates in an address to the Men's Brotherhood of White Temple M. E. church, Friday night. The Eighteenth amendment is, he said, the greatest piece of legislation since Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation proclamation, and is in no danger of repeal. The amendment has been or will be a success, regardless of the stand of organizations and individuals to have legislation which will permit the masking of light wines and beer, he predicted. "While prohibition is not enforced 100 percent, neither is any other law," said Judge Gates." Shall we repeal the murder law because there are some murders who are not brought to justice?" He said that the church is falling down in its work. The average age of criminals is now 21 or 22 years, he said, while a few years ago it was 35 years. Judge Gates has had two years of experience in divorce cases and he told the Brotherhood that the great problem to day is the divorce evil and not the marriage problem." Marriage," he said is not only a contract, but is a spiritual union of two persons. During the last year 1000 couples filed their intentions to marry in Los Angeles county who never went back for their license, so 1000 marriages did not take place which would probably have been failures." LEAVES FOR CONVENTION The Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker, pastor of Grace Lutheran church, left Monday evening to attend a church convention at Milwaukee. He will be absent a month and will visit a brother. J. H. Hunziker, at Golden, Ill., and will preach as mission festivals to be held there and at Coatsburg, Ill., on Oct. 4. HINTS FOR THE HOME NANCY HART MAKES MANY TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FOR WOMEN READERS THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 52 Orchard Smudge Comes Up Again Now that winter is approaching in Southern California, the time-worn subject of smudge from smoking pots in citrus orchards is being revived, and legal steps to remedy the misuse are under way. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce has named a special committee of citrus growers which has arranged with boards of supervisors of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties to act on ordinances allowing only certain type of orchard heaters. The old type "open" long in use, is to be eliminated in favor of heaters that produce as little smoke as possible but produce more heat, members of the committee declared. Turkeys “Ripening” For Thanksgiving W. M. Cory Tells How to Fatten the Birds for Juicy Tender Meat Thanksgiving dinners, in the form of big, juicy turkeys are now being prepared for market, according to report from the Farm Advisor's office. A turkey can be raised and fattened so as to be ready for market at 24 to 26 weeks of age under proper feeding conditions. Millions in Money Will Soon Return $9,200,000 for Water Product Will Be Spent in Orange County $4,500,000 TOTAL IN WAGES Three Cities Get Back Three Times Their Cost Double-barreled nails came to Orange county Tuesday night—that the voters had favored the $200,000,000 bond issue for the Metropolitan aqueduct, and that $3,200,000 of the amount will be spent in this county, half of it going to workers who will help build the gigantic water conveyor. Get Back Three Times Cost The bond funds to be returned to this county, including about $4,500,000 in wages, is nearly three times the total debt assumed by Anaheim, Santa Ana and Fullerton, which is about $3,600,000. The expenditures in Orange county were announced by F. E. Weymouth, chief engineer of the Metropolitan water plans in Orange county. W. M. Cory Tells How to Fatten the Birds for Juicy Tender Meat Thanksgiving dinners, in the form of big, juicy turkeys are now being prepared for market, according to report from the Farm Advisor's office. A turkey can be raised and fattened so as to be ready for market at 24 to 26 weeks of age, under proper feeding conditions says W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. Feed for Growing Birds. If the mashes, fed liberally, contained ground grains and 14 percent or more of meat scrap or dried milk or a combination of the two, with one-half to one percent of salt and about three percent of bone meal and two percent of limestone, the birds will be large, straight breasted, and well feathered at market time. The birds eat little scratch grain until they are about sixteen weeks old, but eat increasing amounts thereafter. The problem of fattening turkeys for market is largely one of satisfying the needs for rapid growth. This is why juicy, tender turkeys cannot be produced on an exclusive graim ration, because the grains alone lack the proteins and minerals necessary for a rapid growth of meat, bones and feathers. Turkeys On Range. Experiment Station workers found that turkeys on range where waste grain, green feed, insects, minerals, and other feeds were available should develop normally on a simple mash ration of two or three ground grains, 15 to 29 percent of meat scrap and 1 percent of salt. If full feeding is too expensive and there is an abundance of grasshoppers or other insects, additional feeding of whole or ground grain should bring good results. Where grain is plentiful and insects scarce a suggested mash high in protein is one containing 50 percent of ground wheat, 25 percent of ground corn, and 25 percent of meat scrap. Sour Milk Helps. Sour milk alone, if fed abundantly, is a worth while addition to the ordinary range feed. Green feed is valuable in supplying nutrient material and vitamins, and the turkeys should have as much of it as possible. Birds that have been roaming at will should not be to closely confined during fattening. Sanitation of yards and buildings is essential. Inspection Made of Gun Club Ponds Get Back Three Times Cost! The bond funds to be returned to this county, including about $4,500,000 in wages, is nearly three times the total debt assumed by Anaheim, Santa Ana and Fullerton, which is about $3,600,000. The expenditures in Orange county were announced by F. E. Weymouth, chief engineer of the Metropolitan water plans in Orange county. Water from the Colorado River will be delivered into the Cajalco reservoir, southeast of Corona in the hills, where there will be storage capacity for a month's supply of water for cities of the district. Routes of Local Main. The local distribution main will come westerly from the Cajalco reservoir, and enter a tunnel, the east portal of which will be near the mouth of Hagador Canyon, about three miles southeast of Corona. This tunnel will be approximately five miles in length, and with a diameter of 7 feet, 2 inches. The west portal is located on the north slope of Santiago canyon, where there is a power drop of 475 feet, and where an electric generating plant costing $1,-200,000 will be located under permanent operation. Reservoir Cost $1,900,000. From the power house the water will enter the lower Santiago reservoir, to be constructed by the district below Irvine Park, and on the approximate site of the "Lower Santiago" reservoir contemplated under the Bailey plan. This reservoir will cost $1,900,000 and will have a storage capacity of 13,500 acre feet, sufficient for a 27-day supply for Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana, Long Beach, San Perdo and Torrance. The high water surface of the district's lower Santiago reservoir will be 562 feet above sea level, providing high-pressure water by gravity to the local member cities. Main Water Line The main water line from the local reservoir will have an average diameter of 93 inches (7 ft. 9 inches) and lateral branches 18 inches in diameter will carry the supply direct into the city water mains of Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Fullerton. The main line will continue across the county, at a point between Anaheim and Fullerton, into the Long Beach territory. Engineers estimate there will be 24.4 miles of pipe lines in Orange county, to be constructed at a cost of $4,200,000. The total expenditures for permanent improvements therefore adds to a total of $9,200,000. Influence on Trade. The extent of the Orange county influence upon going to workers who will help build the gigantic water conveyer. Inspection Made of Gun Club Ponds A party of Farm Bureau members, accompanied by District Attorney Sam L. Collins and Chairman J. C. Mitchell, of the county supervisors, made a tour of Orange county last Thursday to see what gun clubs are doing in the way of drawing upon underground sources for water. There are 20 gun clubs in the county and it was learned that six of them are undecided as to whether to fill their ponds with water that ducks may be attracted during the hunting season. Only one of the clubs gets its water from drainage ditches, the others drawing pond supplies from wells. Some of the farmers and members of gun clubs have held one conference to discuss plans for co-operation in water conservation, and another is to be held on October 7. The Farm Bureau was represented on Thursday's trip by President J. W. Griffin of Garden Grove; Secty. Flaherty; R. J. McFadden of Placentia; W. C. Mauerhan of Katella; L. P. Halderman of Anaheim and Ray Moore of Westminster. TUSTIN WATER PLANT SALE. Approval of the sale of the Tustin Water Works of Tustin, Orange county is asked from the Railroad Commission in an application filed by C. E. Utt and his wife, Margaret R. Utt, the present owners. The application states that it is proposed to transfer the entire ownership to Mrs. Utt. The value of the property as set worth in the application is $63,176.93. It is further stated that Mrs. Utt is giving in exchange property accepted as of equal value. It is further set forth that C. E. Utt will continue to manage the water system. SPANISH PIONEER DIES. Miss Bemigna Peralta, a member of one of California's oldest Spanish families, died Friday night at her home in the little settlement of Peralta in Santa Ana canyon, after a long illness. She was born on Feb. 13, 1851, in what is now Garden Grove. The rosary was recited for her in the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel and requiem high mass was sung at Yorba Catholic church last Sunday morning. Burial was in the historic cemetery at Yorba. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. M. D. Elliott, and two brothers, G. R. Peralta and R. R. Peralta, all of Peralta.