anaheim-gazette 1933-05-11

NORTH GATE TO CITY REGISTERED AT SACRAMENTO AS LANDMARK OF HISTORICAL INTEREST IN STATE Campaign of State Chamber of Commerce and State Park Commission Results in 120 Registrations in All Parts of California; Anaheim’s North Gate Among Last 42 Listed North gate to the City of Anaheim, officially marked in appropriate ceremonies during the diamond jubilee last September, now is officially registered at Sacramento. This was the welcome word received from Sacramento by local officials, who learn that Anaheim’s marker is one of the last 42 to be added to the registered list of 120. Registration of landmarks of the State of California is in keeping with the campaign inaugurated by the state chamber of commerce and the state park commission to keep a record of points of historical interest. These landmarks call attention of the traveling public to the varied historical features of the various parts of the state. WAHLBERG TO TELL WALNUT COST STUDIES Farm Advisor to Give Results of Analysis at Meeting Friday 2 P. M. A special meeting of walnut growers has been called by J. A. Smiley, chairman of the walnut department of the farm bureau for next Friday afternoon, 2 o’clock, at the farm advisor’s office, Santa Ana, to review the production costs of last year’s crop just completed by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. The analysis has been made possible... A special meeting of walnut growers has been called by J. A. Smiley, chairman of the walnut department of the farm bureau for next Friday afternoon, 2 o'clock, at the farm advisor's office, Santa Ana, to review the production costs of last year's crop just completed by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. The analysis has been made possible through the cooperation of two dozen representative walnut growers in Orange county, who have regularly submitted their field cost data to the local farm agent's office. A detailed study and analysis has been made of the average cost of water, irrigation labor, pest control, pruning and harvesting operations, as well as overhead charges. The purposes of this analysis, according to Smiley, are first to establish a convenient standard of costs that the individual grower may use as a guide in his production expenditures; second, to furnish the walnut industry an authentic basis for estimating protective values and measures. The report will also include a review of cost data compiled during the past four years, which will show trends of costs and returns to the grower. The cooperating growers who have supplied the cost data will attend the meeting, but it will be open to any grower interested in the economic phases of the walnut industry. Assembly Passes New Water Bill Orange county's water district bill, supported by a score of farmer organizations and opposed by the Associated Chambers of Commerce, only awaits the signature of Governor James Rolph to become law. The measure, with minor amendments proposed by Newport Beach, passed the assembly Wednesday afternoon. Previously, the senate had approved it, and was expected to concur in the change which relates to importing of water into the district, permitting cities doing so to be exempt from basin water levies in proportion to the amount of water they import. President R. J. McFadden of the farm bureau, President H. H. Hale of the Anaheim Union Water company, and Superintendent William J. Wallop, also of the Anaheim Union, returned Thursday evening from Sacramento, where they went Tuesday night to confer with assemblymen and urge inclusion of the importing water amendment. The week previously they had appeared before the senate committee. Holy Name Will Honor Mothers Members of the Holy Name society, whether juniors or seniors, are requested by Father Browne of the St. Boniface Catholic church to receive holy communion-at the 7 o'clock mass, Sunday 14, as a part of the Mothers' day observance. Two other events are scheduled for the near future. Under the auspices of the features of the diamond jubilee. Several score of people witnessed the ceremony, during which attention was called to the necessity for pioneers to fence off their oasis to prevent cattle grazing on the surrounding desert-like country from overrunning the vineyards. Only four entrances were made to the city, one on each side. On the north side at the junction of North and Los Angeles streets, the gates were high wooden ones, hung in pairs. The gates were boarded solid to prevent rabbits, sheep and other moderately-sized animals from gaining admission. On either side were hitching posts for convenience of persons who feared their horses might become frightened while the gates were opened. The 42 landmarks recently registered include: San Francisco county — Presidio, Montgomery block, Landing place of Captain J. B. Montgomery, Castillo de San Joaquin; shore line markers, Rincó hill, office of "Star" newspaper, California theatre, site of first U. S. mint in California, Niantic hotel, site of Parrott granite block, Fort Gunnybags, Telegraph hill and Portsmouth Plaza. San Mateo county—Portola expedition camp at Woodside, Woodside store, Portola expedition camp No. 8. San Bernardino county—Guachama Rancheria; Morman road. Kern county—Oak Creek Pass, Keysville, Walker's Pass, Havilah. Riverside county—Giant desert figures near Blythe, site of Louis Robidoux house, site of de Anza camp, site of Indian village of Pochea. Monterey county—Royal Presidio chapel of San Carlos de Borromeo, Larkin house. Alameda county — Joaquin Miller home. Modoc county—Battle of Land's ranch, Chimney rock, Old Emigrant trail. Siskiyou county—Canby's cross. Orange county—North gate of City of Anaheim. Ventura county—Site of Junipero Serra's cross, Old Mission reservoir, Olivas adobe. Shasta county—Battle Rock, Dersch homestead. Tehama county—Home of Mrs. John Brown. Amador county—Jackson gate. Holy Name Will Honor Mothers Members of the Holy Name society, whether juniors or seniors, are requested by Father Browne of the St. Boniface Catholic church to receive holy communion-at the 7 o'clock mass, Sunday 14, as a part of the Mothers' day observance. Two other events are scheduled for the near future. Under the auspices of the features of the diamond jubilee. Several score of people witnessed the ceremony, during which attention was called to the necessity for pioneers to fence off their oasis to prevent cattle grazing on the surrounding desert-like country from overrunning the vineyards. Only four entrances were made to the city, one on each side. On the north side at the junction of North and Los Angeles streets, the gates were high wooden ones, hung in pairs. The gates were boarded solid to prevent rabbits, sheep and other moderately-sized animals from gaining admission. On either side were hitching posts for convenience of persons who feared their horses might become frightened while the gates were opened. The 42 landmarks recently registered include: San Francisco county — Presidio, Montgomery block, Landing place of Captain J. B., Montgomery, Castillo de San Joaquin; shore line markers, Rincó hill, office of "Star" newspaper, California theatre, site of first U.S. mint in California, Niantic hotel, site of Parrott granite block, Fort Gunnybags, Telegraph hill and Portsmouth Plaza. San Mateo county—Portola expedition camp at Woodside, Woodside store, Portola expedition camp No. 8. San Bernardino county—Guachama Rancheria; Morman road. Kern county—Oak Creek Pass, Keysville, Walker's Pass, Havilah. Riverside county—Giant desert figures near Blythe, site of Louis Robidoux house, site of de Anza camp, site of Indian village of Pochea. Monterey county—Royal Presidio chapel of San Carlos de Borromeo, Larkin house. Alameda county — Joaquin Miller home. Modoc county—Battle of Land's ranch, Chimney rock, Old Emigrant trail. Siskiyou county—Canby's cross. Orange county—North gate of City of Anaheim. Ventura county—Site of Junipero Serra's cross, Old Mission reservoir, Olivas adobe. Shasta county—Battle Rock, Dersch homestead. Tehama county—Home of Mrs. John Brown. Amador county—Jackson gate. On behalf of John S., noted author of the Play," who is writing a story "California of the Clark was in Anaheir ing information about the Mother Colony," an interesting development munity and its pioneer the Gazette office to the Diamond Jubilee September, and will day for an interview Kuchel, publisher of nearly half a century. Mr. Clark had ju Vista where he visited President R. J. McFadden of the farm bureau, President H. H. Hale of the Anaheim Union Water company, and Superintendent William J. Wallop, also of the Anaheim Union, returned Thursday evening from Sacramento, where they went Tuesday night to confer with assemblymen and urge inclusion of the importing water amendment. The week previously they had appeared before the senate committee. Rolph and Brook To Attend Picnic Governor James Rolph and Agriculture Commissioner A. A. Brock will attend the Orange county farm bureau picnic to be held at Orange county park Saturday, June 3. The picnic begins at 11 a.m. Trash Can Lookers Ordered Picked Up Chief of Police James S. Bouldin this week instructed officers to pick up and take to the police station for investigation all persons rummaging in refuse cans, picking up old newspapers and magazines and other articles. Bouldin explained that this is a measure to prevent petty thievery. Follow BRUCE BARTON'S series of articles on "The Life of Christ" appearing every week in the Gazette. This sympathetic study of Christ is enlightening and interesting. Holy Name Will Honor Mothers Members of the Holy Name society, whether juniors or seniors, are requested by Father Browne of the St. Boniface Catholic church to receive holy communion at the 7 o'clock mass, Sunday 14, as a part of the Mothers' day observance. Two other events are scheduled for the near future. Under the auspices of the Altar society, the Holy Name society, the Young Ladies' Institute, and the Knights of Columbus, a card party will be held at St. Boniface hall at 8 p.m., Monday, May 15. On May 23 at 8 p.m. in St. Boniface hall, an open meeting for members of the Holy Name society and their families and friends will be held. A noted speaker from the lecture bureau will give the address. 3 Major Changes In Beer Measure Three major changes in Anaheim's beer ordinance are contemplated, with the first reading being given to the amended ordinance Tuesday evening, and the final reading scheduled for next week. The changes are: 1. Reduction of class A and B licenses from $120, to $50 and $10, respectively, in accordance with the state law. The wholesalers, or class C, license fee remains at $300, at their own request as one means of protecting them from outside competition. 2. Levying of a 50-cent tax on each 31-gallon barrel of beer or wine, to be collected from class A and B businesses, upon sworn statements to be filed by the tenth of each month. 3. Class A and B sellers of three-point-two will be allowed to purchase only from local wholesalers, in order to provide a reliable check-up on amount of beer sold locally, and as a means of protecting local business. "AHEIM GAZETE" ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1933 "Doesn't Touch A Drop" Estelle Taylor, former wife of Jack Dempsey, threatened to subpoena "half Hollywood" to prove she never touches intoxicating liquor, in her suit for $150,000 damages in an auto accident. That issue was dropped. 1700 Children to Stage Field Day Elaborate Program Will Be Given at City Park Tomorrow by Grammar Schools Seventeen hundred children in Anaheim's elementary schools will participate in the seventh annual field day ex- ANAHEIM HI TO CUT EXPENSES $35,000 IN '34 Eliminate Most of Adult Education, Slash Operating Costs, Cut Teachers' Salaries Anaheim union high school expenditures will be cut from $200,000 for the year 1932-33 to approximately $165,000—aslash of 17 per cent—for the year 1933-34, with still more economies contemplated. Savings will be effected as follows: 1. Teachers' salaries, which have not been specified in contracts awarded this spring, will afford a major portion. 2. Adult classes will be eliminated wherever they are not self-sustaining. 3. Other curtailments will include: Elimination of some departments; transportation. $1,000; equipment, $1,000; department expenses. $2,500; books. $1,000; operation of plant. $4,000; maintenance. $2,000; capital outlay. $10,000. The Anaheim elementary schools system, which has a record of being one of the most economically-operated in the state, considering the size of the city and type of instruction offered, also is awarding contracts on the basis of fixing salaries after the 1933-34 budget has been adopted. These facts were made known Tuesday evening at the meeting of the Anaheim farm center at the study hall of the Anaheim union high school, where 75 members and interested per- From Philippines The Hon. Manuel L. Quezon, president of the Philippine Senate, is now in Washington for conferences regarding Philippine independence. Special Election Set for June 27 May 23 Last Day for Candidates to File as Wet and Dry Delegates to Convention Candidates for nomination as delegates to the state convention for repeal or ratification of the eighteenth amend- 1700 Children to Stage Field Day Elaborate Program Will Be Given at City Park Tomorow by Grammar Schools Seventeen hundred children in Anaheim's elementary schools will participate in the seventh annual field day exercises to be held Friday from 1:15 to 3:30 o'clock at the city park. The program is of a varied nature, beginning with an elaborate opening exercise when the Anaheim union high school band and drum corps will lead the march on the field. This will be followed by a flag salute and singing of "America," and posture parade and flank marching past the grandstand. Children from the first through the fourth grades will demonstrate some of the games and folk songs actually played on the school grounds, while the Fremont squad work, which begins at 1:55 o'clock, features a demonstration as it is carried on in the seventh and eighth grades, with 400 boys and girls occupying every available foot or ground, which is previously marked off. The games included organized groups such as touch football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and playground ball with exercises such as tumbling, bar work, track and game fundamentals. Games of the fifth and sixth grades are variations from those of the seventh and eighth. Pyramids by 100 boys will lend color, and girls from the fifth to the eighth grades will demonstrate folk games of all nations, ending the program with seven May poles. Samuel E. Loose, director of physical education, has charge, assisted by Adah L. Wilcox, assistant director and Girl Scout field captain. Gathering Colony Data for History On behalf of John Steven McGroarty, noted author of the famous "Mission Play" who is writing a four-volume history "California of the South." A. E. Clark was in Anaheim Tuesday collecting information about the founding of the Mother Colony, some of the more interesting developments of the community and its pioneers. He visited the Gazette office to get some copies of the Diamond Jubilee editions of last September, and will return again Friday for an interview with Henry Kuchel, publisher of this newspaper for nearly half a century. Mr. Clark had just returned from Vista where he visited Cave Couts, son The Anaheim elementary schools system, which has a record of being one of the most economically-operated in the state, considering the size of the city and type of instruction offered, also is awarding contracts on the basis of fixing salaries after the 1933-34 budget has been adopted. These facts were made known Tuesday evening at the meeting of the Anaheim farm center at the study hall of the Anaheim union high school, where 75 members and interested persons met to hear a discussion of school costs. President Alfred Bonney introduced Tustin's F. B. Browning, chairman of the Orange county farm bureau tax committee, who presented the results of the committee's studies leading to the bureau's recommendation for a flat 30 per cent reduction of school expenditures for the next year. He reviewed delinquencies in Orange county taxes, pointing to an estimated delinquency of 25 per cent for the next year; with this he also reviewed reduction of assessed valuations, which will be approximately 10 per cent. To offset this, he pointed out, schools of necessity would have to reduce their expenditures at least 30 per cent in order not to raise taxes, which now are beyond the ability of the tax-payer to pay. He took exception to the claim that school expenses for the last year had been reduced from over five million to a little over three million dollars. This reduction was made in capital outlay, which bore more than 90 per cent of the cut, while current expenses were merely reduced nine per cent. He stated capital outlay had been reduced from $1,786,000 to $189,000, making a cut of $1,600,000; current expenses were cut from $3,300,000 to approximately $3,000,000. "We estimate that in order to get back to normal balance between school expenditures and taxes we should go back to ten years ago. This would afford a cut of approximately 30 per cent. Nobody will deny but what the 1933 dollar will buy more than the 1924 dollar, yet our school expenses for 1933 are vastly greater in dollars than they were a decade ago. The difference in the purchasing value of the dollar is much more than the 21 per cent increase in enrollment. We also advocate wiping out capital expense and adult education. "Another factor of importance, we believe, is the spread between high and grammar school teacher salaries, which amount to $850. The difference in requirements for teaching does not warrant that difference in salary." President Bonney then introduced Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer of Anaheim's elementary school, who passed out a mimeographed report giving an account of his stewardship, comparing cost of average daily attendance of Special Election Set for June 27 May 23 Last Day for Candidates to File as Wet and Dry Delegates to Convention Candidates for nomination as delegates to the state convention for repeal or ratification of the eighteenth amendment must have their petitions filed with County Clerk Joe M. Backs by May 23. Also, persons who failed to vote at either the primary or general election last fall, or who since have moved, must register by Thursday, May 18, in order to vote at the special election on June 27. This is the information announced this week by County Clerk Backs, following receipt of instructions from Sacramento, when June 27 was agreed upon as the date for the state election. To be considered at the election will be proposed amendment No. 30, which would repeal amendment No. 1, centralize county school costs behind the state constitution to be paid by the state out of money to be raised by a two-cent sales tax, and would give the legislature power to levy any tax, and in any amount, it sees fit. Method of selecting nominees for the state convention to ratify or repeal the eighteenth amendment, the first time such a procedure was ever followed in California, is for choosing on each side the candidate receiving the most qualified voters' names in his petition. One candidate shall be selected from each congressional district. Since Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino constitute the nineteenth congressional district, the voters of the three counties will ballot upon the nominees for the wet and dry side, the winning candidate to follow the instructions of his district in balloting at the state capitol. Blame Reds For Berry Troubles Evidence that communist berry pickers purposely had mispacked in a scheme to get certain Japanese agriculturists into legal difficulties was presented late last week when two Japanese from Stanton were hailed before Justice Charles Kuchel on complaint of George Sloop, county weight and measure official. K. Takejuma and Mrs. Tanaka pleaded guilty to selling deceptive packs of strawberries. They were fined $50 each, $25 of which was suspended. 550 Workmen Sort 109,500 Tons of Trash In Reenforcement of Dyke Program As a Precaution Against Flood Waters The second round of employment for four groups of men totaling 550 in Anaheim township, began this week at the Santa Ana river dykes east of Anaheim. Group total for this week, because of increased appropriations from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the month of May, was boosted to nearly 200 on Wednesday, while limitations were lifted from a straight six days of work out of every round to eight days for married men. Salaries are $2.50 per day. Three miles of dyking are receiving much-needed reenforcement as a result of the work, declared by city and county officials to be about the most advantageous unemployment relief in South-ern California. For more than 15 years trash from Anaheim and vicinity has been dumped along the dyke, both inside and outside, with inflamable and non-inflammable material scattered in hit-or-miss manner. When 155 men donned their dungarees and gloves Monday to begin their second round of employment in the last five weeks, two of the three miles of dyking above the Olive street bridge had been improved, with the combustible material taken to the center of the stream bed or away from the dyke and burned; non-inflammable material, such as automobile bodies, fenders, wheels, old mattress springs, etc., were anchored with wires to "dead men" of iron. Evidence that communist berry pickers purposely had mispacked in a scheme to get certain Japanese agriculturists into legal difficulties was presented late last week when two Japanese from Stanton were hailed before Justice Charles Kuchel on complaint of George Sloop, county weight and measure official. K. Takejuma and Mrs. Tanaka pleaded guilty to selling deceptive packs of strawberries. They were fined $50 each, $25 of which was suspended. In explanation the Japanese stated that they had not intentionally permitted deceptive packs but that occasionally a berry picker who is a communist is unknowingly hired, and that these communists deliberately pack deceptively. However, the Japanese have instituted rigid inspection of their packs, and have made every effort to prevent work of communists from reaching the retailer. MEET HERE FRIDAY/ Monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Orange county Chippled Children's Relief association will be held Friday noon, at the Pioneer house in Anaheim, President E. S. Morrow of Santa Ana announces. MRS. MARIE DWYER, PIONEER OF ANAHEIM, KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT; FUNERAL SATURDAY Inquest Will Be Held Friday Morning: Widower. J. J. Dwyer Acting on Expressed Opinion of His Wife, Requests No Flowers and "That Friendship Shown by Donation to Charity Even in death the charitable spirit of Mrs. Marie L. Dwyer, beloved pioneer who was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday noon, manifests itself. The widower, J. J. Dwyer, who acted upon the oft-expressed wish of his wife, requested that no flowers be sent to the funeral, which will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the Backs, Terry and Campbell parlor. His statement said: "No flowers requested in accordance with expressed opinion of Mrs. Dwyer that friendship be shown by donation to charity." Hundreds of friends see in the statement a continuance of the unostentatious charity for which Mrs. Dwyer was particularly noted. Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, will officiate at the services. Pall bearers will be Charles Fay, W. J. Cole, Hugo Strodthroff, Otto des Granges, C. E. Holcomb, and Arthur Lewis. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Anaheim cemetery, not far from the impressive memorial which Mrs. Dwyer erected nearly four years ago entirely out from her own funds in memory of Mother Colony pioneers, among whom were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horstmann. Inquest will be held Friday at 10 o'clock in the funeral establishment, with Coroner Earl R. Abbey in charge. Details of the accident will be investigated. Mrs. Dwyer, who had been USE OF SCHOOL AUDITORIUM IS DISCONTINUED Union High School Board Orders Building Vacated as Measure of Precaution Although both local and state inspections show no apparent earthquake damage of any kind to the Anaheim union high school auditorium, the board of trustees Monday as a measure of precaution and in keeping with the spirit of recently-enacted state legislation, ordered use of the auditorium building discontinued for the remainder of the school year. Building Vacated as Measure of Precaution Although both local and state inspections show no apparent earthquake damage of any kind to the Anaheim union high school auditorium, the board of trustees Monday as a measure of precaution and in keeping with the spirit of recently-enacted state legislation, ordered use of the auditorium building discontinued for the remainder of the school year. The board ruling went into effect Tuesday morning. The classes held in the four class rooms in the front of the building were doubled up elsewhere, while use of the auditorium was discontinued entirely. On instruction of the board, Principal J. A. Clayes got in touch with several structural engineers in Los Angeles to secure an immediate and thorough inspection of the building, together with recommendations for making it structurally safe in case of occupancy during another major earthquake, probable cost, and type of remodeling, if any, recommended. These recommendations and estimates are expected to be in the hands of members of the board by the latter part of this week, possibly by Thursday evening. The building was erected in 1919 at a cost of $80,000. In accordance with engineering practices of that time, it embodies no modern earthquake-proof construction, and has only one steel beam over the stage. "The board is acting on the theory that it is better to be safe than sorry," Principal Clayes said. "It wants to modernize the structure, if that is necessary, but in any event does not wish to endanger in the slightest any lives. Inspections to date have not shown any damage whatever from the March 10 earthquake, but the inspections this week will be much more thorough than the others." Supervisors To Study Gas Split When the Orange county board of supervisors take up the budget this summer it will give serious consideration to the requests of all municipalities in the county for a division of gasoline tax money on the basis of $215 per mile of roadways. This was promised a delegation of mayors headed by Orange's C. A. Watson and Santa Ana's Paul Witmer Tuesday, when Chairman Willard Smith of the board of supervisors explained the stand his group must take. He stated that until the board knew what disposition of gasoline funds the legislature would make, it could do nothing toward allocating them. Mrs. Tanaka plead deceptive packs of were fined $50 each, suspended. The Japanese stated intentionally permit but that occasional who is a communist is and that these company pack deceptively. These have instituted their packs, and have to prevent work of teaching the retailer. RE FRIDAY/ of the board of dunge county Chippled association will be at the Pioneer house patient E. S. Morrow ofences. ement of food Waters and sunken in way as to form jetangles from the dyke, ulwark in case of it took 3300 man 23,100 hours, to move material, sort it out two miles of dyking. tons of trash of all orange and lemon history home-brew out-discarded along the will be necessary, and used to advantage, in remendous job, Ana-officials believe. for the gift; taking an active part in the Diamond Jubilee celebration last September, when she unveiled the marker installed at North and Los Angeles streets; and numerous private charities. Four years ago she installed the monument to Anaheim pioneers in the cemetery, and in 1928 deeded property at the corner of Sycamore and North West streets, just across the street from her residence, to the Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, where the first house built in Anaheim was moved and now is known as the Pioneer house. She also contributed many of the furnishings, all original heirlooms of settlers, to the chapter. From childhood Mrs. Dwyer was associated with St. Michael's Episcopal church and throughout her life took an active interest in its work. Rev. Dow states that records of 35 years ago show where she headed a committee which raised money for church activities, and herself contributed some of the windows that now are in the building. She was a member of the Sunday school classes when a girl. The beloved pioneer was born in June, 1862. She was reared and educated in the city. She was born in a house located adjacent to the present Pioneer house, and the property on which she has continually resided was part of the original 20-acre share her father secured when drawing by lot for a location in the colony. Mr. Horetmann was a vineyardist. Over a period of about five years, Mrs. Dwyer worked on the original minutes of the Los Angeles Vineyard Society, founder of the Anaheim colony. The minutes were written in German. She translated them for the Anaheim Union Water company, and they have been running in serial form in the Gazette for the last seven months. This week Mrs. Dwyer was about her usual routine. Tuesday she attended the meeting of her 500 card club at the home of Miss Ann Ryan. Tuesday evening she attended the farm center meeting at the high school to hear a discussion of educational costs. Besides her widower, she is survived by a brother and several second cousins. summer it will give serious consideration to the requests of all municipalities in the county for a division of gasoline tax money on the basis of $215 per mile of roadways. This was promised a delegation of mayors headed by Orange's C. A. Watson and Santa Ana's Paul Witmer Tuesday, when Chairman Willard Smith of the board of supervisors explained the stand his group must take. He stated that until the board knew what disposition of gasoline funds the legislature would make, it could do nothing toward allocating them. The resolution presented by Mayor Watson was signed by: Mayor Charles H. Mann, Anaheim; Paul Witmer, mayor of Santa Ana; Watson, mayor of Orange; Elson G. Conrad, mayor of Huntington Beach; L. A. Hogue, mayor at Brea; W. L. Hale, Fullerton mayor; R. L. Plume, San Clemente councilman; and W. M. Huntley, mayor of Tustin. He also presented a similar resolution signed by Frank L. Rinehart, city clerk of Newport Beach.