anaheim-gazette 1934-02-22

Methods of Rat Control Outlined by Department of Agriculture Supervisor Occasional Entry of House Rats May Cause Spreading of Disease and Destruction of Property; Methods of Trapping and Poisoning Outlined, With Pre-baiting Recommended in All Cases By W. C. JACOBSEN Supervisor of Rodent Control State Department of Agriculture One of the most unfortunate circumstances apt to befall any householder, whether he reside in the city or the country, is the occasional entry of house rats. They may be attracted by an abundance of food on the premises or they may use a home as a base of operations for raids upon the food supply of a neighbor. Regardless of why they take up residence, the problem of their control is not changed. First of all, we must seek any of their out-of-the-way sources of food before practical and sound control measures can be undertaken. An open granary or fruit storage place, a chicken yard over supplied with food to which rats have access, an open garbage can, or a wasteful feeding place for hogs are situations that must get attention first either by covering them or making the food materials inaccessible. After those steps have been taken we can consider what can be done next. Under ordinary circumstances, the poisoning of rats is expeditious, but care must be exercised that other animals are not subjected to danger. For that reason, we should give consideration to the use of red squill before any other material of a poisonous character is used. Regardless of what poison we may use, it is desirable to feed the rats clean bait to determine what food they favor at the time. They may prefer hamburger, or boiled liver, or some other form of meat. Then again they show a preference for fish, raw, cooked or canned. Other foods which they may take readily include cereal preparations, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, cake crumbs or the like. Vegetables and melons California Crop Returns Highest On the basis of cash income-money-received California agriculture yielded more than any other state in the union, data compiled by the United States division of crop and livestock estimates reveal. On the basis of agricultural production, California was in second place, yielding first place to Texas because of the Lone Star state's tremendous production of cotton and livestock, the figures compiled in Sacramento revealed. But California receives more for her crops than Texas, it was deduced from the figures. The total cash income of agriculture in California in 1930 was $567,693,000 data compiled by the division of crop and livestock estimates, U. S. department of agriculture showed. In 1930 the total cash income of Texas agriculture was $442,252,000. The total cash income from several other states selected to give a cross But California receives more for her crops than Texas, it was deduced from the figures. The total cash income of agriculture in California in 1930 was $567,693,000 data compiled by the division of crop and livestock estimates, U. S. department of agriculture showed. In 1930 the total cash income of Texas agriculture was $442,252,000. The total cash income from several other states selected to give a cross section included: Iowa, $543,748,009; Kansas, $303,138,000; Illinois, $413,459,000; Nebraska, $344,907,000; Missouri, $262,078,000; Florida, $119,285,000; Indiana, $239,891,000; Georgia, $157,650,000; Minnesota, $330,023,000; New York, $352,568,000; Ohio, $262,613,000; Pennsylvania, $255,779,000. California leads the nation in the production of peaches, pears, plums and prunes, figs, grapes, oranges, lemons, dates, almonds, walnuts and vegetables for sale. The average value per acre of all crops in 1929 on which statistics were gathered in California was $81.14, the highest in the nation with the exception of the District of Columbia where the average value per acre of all crops was $111.31. The reason for leadership of the federal district is made clear, it was said, when figures were cited showing that, in the District of Columbia there are only 1,688 acres used for agriculture, while in California there are 6,623,727 acres devoted to products of the soil. The Pacific coast region topped the list of geographical divisions of the nation on the basis of average value per acre of all crops, the figures showing $58.70 for the coast area. New England was in second place, with $47.18 and the South Atlantic section in third place, with $36.06. The importance of the orange crop to California is seen when the federal figures perused at Sacramento showed that 22.2 per cent of the four principal crops grown in this state in 1929 was represented by the valencia and navel crop. The grape crop and the lemon crop were equal in the big four each representing 5. per cent of the total of the four leading crops. The hay crops totaled 12.1 of the big four crops in this state. FIRST HAND INFORMATION It is said an American was arrested in a foreign country as a spy. Mebbe he was trying to find out when those guys were going to pay those war debts. They ought to send him a other material of a poisonous character is used. Regardless of what poison we may use, it is desirable to feed the rats clean bait to determine what food they favor at the time. They may prefer hamburger, or boiled liver, or some other form of meat Then again they show a preference for fish, raw, cooked or canned. Other foods which they may take readily include cereal preparations, oatmeal, cornmeal, bread crumbs, cake crumbs or like. Vegetables and melons have proven satisfactory at certain seasons of the year, such as tomatoes, eggplant, cantaloupes, honeydews and Persians. Occasionally fresh fruits especially apples and bananas have been accepted by the rats. By this system known as pre-baiting balting or testing from among several varieties in advance, we may determine the preferences of the rats and use the information in planning their destruction. The first poison to use with any bait is powdered red squill. This poison has a number of advantages. Rats do not particularly avoid it, other animals are only temporarily distressed if they hy chance should consume it. The foremost reason for its use, however, is that it is practically a specific poison for rats. Powdered red squill is the ground pulp of a bulb which grows in Italy and other Mediterranean countries and dried in ovens. It contains certain elements which cause vomiting in practically all other species except rats. The failure on the part of the rats to vomit this material permits its retention until its poisonous qualities take effect. A structural deficiency in the rat's brain prevents the proper nervous impulse being sent to the organs responsible for a vomiting reaction. Squill is used at the rate of one ounce to each pound of bait material. If there must be resort to other poisons, barium carbonate is, perhaps, the next best choice, but is ordinarily undesirable because of poisoning to other animals. Barium carbonate is used at the rate of six parts of balt to one part of barium carbonate. The procedure with barium carbonate is the same as with red squill, namely, test out baits first before putting poison on them. If rats are numerous traps may be used with effect. However, before a trapping campaign is launched the confidence of the rats must be obtained. The so-called guillotine rat trap, with wooden block base and strong spring works admirably. Several baits can be tried before setting the trap which should be exposed unset until a satisf- FIRST HAND INFORMATION It is said an American was arrested in a foreign country as a spy. Mebbe he was trying to find out when those guys were going to pay those war debts. They ought to send him a Christmas card. For Fastest Known Relief Demand and Get GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN BECAUSE of a unique process in manufacture, Genuine Bayer Aspirin Tablets are made to disintegrate—or dissolve—INSTANTLY you take them. Thus they start to work instantly. Start "taking hold" of even a severe headache, neuralgia, neuritis or rheumatic pain a few minutes after taking. And they provide SAFE relief—for Genuine BAYER ASPIRIN does not harm the heart. So if you want QUICK and SAFE relief see that you get the real Bayer article. Look for the Bayer cross on every tablet as shown above and for the words GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN on every bottle or package you buy. Member N.R.A. GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN DOES NOT HAVE THE NEAR procedure with barium carbonate is the same as with red squill, namely, test out baits first before putting poison on them. If rats are numerous, traps may be used with effect. However, before a trapping campaign is launched the confidence of the rats must be obtained. The so-called guillotine rat trap, with wooden block base and strong spring, works admirably. Several baits can be tried before setting the trap which should be exposed unset until a satisfactory bait is indicated through acceptance. By this method it can be determined whether the bait being used is attractive and the rat can also be accustomed to feeding in a particular spot. There are a number of traps designed to catch more than one rat at a setting but if they are used the principle of pre-baiting should be followed before setting. Although rats only occasionally attack crops in the field, they do cause damage in poultry yards to young chicks and eggs. In addition, they spoil large quantities of dried fruits and do not hesitate to devour fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, rats are an all-year nuisance, responsible at times for the spread of disease among humans and animals. If the fruit grower has poultry and hogs on his place, a disease outbreak might be spread by these rodents. Rat control, therefore, is an important preventive measure. For further information on rodent control, consult your county agricultural commissioner. Minnesotans Urged To Keep Up Record Minnesotans are urged by President Judge Marlon C. Spicer of the Minnesota State Society to keep up their picnic attendance record and attend the reunion planned for Saturday, February 17, at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles. This will be an All-Southern California picnic, Spicer states. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Newspaper Day at S. C. On March 5th Twelfth annual "newspaper day" on the campus of the University of Southern California will take place March 5, according to plans being perfected by the U. S. C. school of journalism, under whose auspices the yearly event is held. Invitations and programs are being mailed this week to high school journalism classes of southern California as well as to editors and publishers of both daily and weekly newspapers in this section of the state. The high spot of the one-day conference on newspaper problems will be the presentation at the noon luncheon of the Cromble Allen trophy awarded annually to the best all-around high school newspaper of the Southland. Two other placques will be awarded by the Daily Trojan, campus newspaper, of the two high school papers adjudged best in their respective sections. 1400 Residents See Telephone Exhibits More than 1400 residents of Anaheim and vicinity enjoyed the open house program of the telephone company in this city last week, Floyd Y. Snyder, manager of the firm, announces. Speaking on behalf of the telephone employees in this area, Snyder expressed their appreciation to the public of the interest taken in the program and the assistance rendered by many business, civic and fraternal groups in making the telephone show successful. "It was a real pleasure for us to have our friends and neighbors as visitors at the recent telephone open house and I am sure that it will prove an old truth in telephony—that the better our subscribers know us, the better we can serve them. After all, telephone service is chiefly people. From comments we received, we are sure that the public has a better understanding of some of "The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H.TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California" The year 1934 promises to require a greater degree of clear thinking and intelligent voting than any other period in recent California history—if the voting taxpayer is to escape new and ruthless burdens. Quack "cure-alls" of every description, attractively baited to catch the hard-pressed taxpayer and voter, already have cropped-up in record-breaking profusion, with the surety of many more to come as the campaign season draws nearer. One of the most dangerous schemes, so far as the farmer is concerned, and common taxpayers generally, is the old and somewhat shop-worn "single tax," built on the discredited premise that land should carry the brunt of the tax load. With general taxpayers — farmers, home-owners and business men alike—fighting for their very existence, the "single tax," as such, would undoubtedly be doomed to more overwhelming defeat than in past elections. But the old plan has been dressed in such new garb that the average voter, unless he digs beneath the surface, might fail to penetrate the disguise. The "baff" in the rejuvenated single tax plan, designed to snare the unwary voter, is repeal of the sales tax. But the "joker" in the plan is that the "relief" accorded by abolition of the sales tax would be canceled forthwith by new and crushing taxes on property. "Single taxers," with the aid of a tax committee of the state Federation of "Mind" Is Topic of Lesson-Sermon "Mind" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon on Sunday in all Christian Science churches, branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston, Mass. The Golden Text is from Peter's first epistle: "Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous." Among the Bible selections in the Lesson-Sermon are the verses from Paul's epistle to the Romans: "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever." A correlative passage from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, states: "If Mind was first chronologically, is first potentially and must be first eternally, then give to Mind the glory, honor, dominion, and power everlastingly due its holy name." Warns Public of Patrol Solicitors Secretary George F. Moynahan of the California Association of Highway Patrolmen this week warned Californians about persons seeking to sell tickets for dances and other entertainments, or soliciting funds for his association. Unless such persons are wearing the uniform of the patrol they do not represent the highway patrol, and such representations are false and misleading. Mission San Juan Capistrano to Honor Memory of Late Father O'Sullivan by Raising Restoration Fund SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Feb. 22—A vigorous campaign is now under way for raising a fund of $100,000 for the preservation and further restoration of the old Mission San Juan Capistrano. The project is undertaken as a memorial to the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. St. John O'Sullivan and it is hoped to bring it to a successful conclusion on or before July 22, which will be the first anniversary of Father O'Sullivan's death. The plan was initiated by Rev. Arthur J. Hutchinson, who succeeded Father O'Sullivan as pastor of the Mission, and it has the approval of the Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles and San Diego. W. E. Storey of Laguna Beach is in active charge of the campaign. When Father Hutchinson arrived at the Mission last August 11 and began to appreciate the wonderful work done by his predecessor during the 23 years of his pastorate, he resolved to devote the first year of his service to a completion of the tasks most dear to Father O'Sullivan's heart. So the fund now being gathered will be used for paying off the debts of the Mission school, for preserving the older buildings which are steadily crumbling under the interest taken in the program and the assistance rendered by many business, civic and fraternal groups in making the telephone show successful. "It was a real pleasure for us to have our friends and neighbors as visitors at the recent telephone open house and I am sure that it will prove an old truth in telephony—that the better our subscribers know us, the better we can serve them. After all, telephone service is chiefly people. From comments we received, we are sure that the public has a better understanding of some of our problems and we have answered hundreds of questions about the telephone business. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in our recent undertaking and although the big show is over, we will be glad to greet visitors at the telephone plant any time." There's a shop in New York that specializes in nothing but space saving furniture. One attractive console measures about four feet by two and stands four feet high. The cabinet conceals or itself serves as dining table, card table, desk, telephone stand and three chairs! The "baff" in the rejuvenated single tax plan, designed to snare the unwary voter, is repeal of the sales tax. But the "joker" in the plan is that the "relief" accorded by abolition of the sales tax would be canceled forthwith by new and crushing taxes on property. "Single taxers," with the aid of a tax committee of the state Federation of Labor, are circulating initiative petitions for the plan, with every indication that it will be submitted to California voters at the general election in November. Here, briefly, are the provisions of the plan: 1. Repeal of the tax limitation adopted in the Riley-Stewart plan, limiting state taxes on real estate to 25 per cent of the state budget. The repeal of this proviso would clear the way for "upping" taxes on farm property and common property generally. Mission San Juan Capistrano to Honor Memory of Late Father O'Sullivan by Raising Restoration Fund SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Feb. 22—A vigorous campaign is now under way for raising a fund of $100,000 for the preservation and further restoration of the old Mission San Juan Capistrano. The project is undertaken as a memorial to the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. St. John O'Sullivan and it is hoped to bring it to a successful conclusion on or before July 22, which will be the first anniversary of Father O'Sullivan's death. The plan was initiated by Rev. Arthur J. Hutchinson, who succeeded Father O'Sullivan as pastor of the Mission, and it has the approval of the Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles and San Diego. W. E. Storey of Laguna Beach is in active charge of the campaign. When Father Hutchinson arrived at the Mission last August 11 and began to appreciate the wonderful work done by his predecessor during the 23 years of his pastorate, he resolved to devote the first year of his service to a completion of the tasks most dear to Father O'Sullivan's heart. So the fund now being gathered will be used for paying off the debts of the Mission school, for preserving the older buildings which are steadily crumbling under the interest taken in the program and the assistance rendered by many business, civic and fraternal groups in making the telephone show successful. "It was a real pleasure for us to have our friends and neighbors as visitors at the recent telephone open house and I am sure that it will prove an old truth in telephony—that the better our subscribers know us, the better we can serve them. After all, telephone service is chiefly people. From comments we received, we are sure that the public has a better understanding of some of our problems and we have answered hundreds of questions about the telephone business. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in our recent undertaking and although the big show is over, we will be glad to greet visitors at the telephone plant any time." There’s a shop in New York that specializes in nothing but space saving furniture. One attractive console measures about four feet by two and stands four feet high. The cabinet conceals or itself serves as dining table, card table, desk, telephone stand and three chairs! The "baff" in the rejuvenated single tax plan, designed to snare the unwary voter, is repeal of the sales tax. But the "joker" in the plan is that the "relief" accorded by abolition of the sales tax would be canceled forthwith by new and crushing taxes on property. "Single taxers," with the aid of a tax committee of the state Federation of Labor, are circulating initiative petitions for the plan, with every indication that it will be submitted to California voters at the general election in November. Here, briefly, are the provisions of the plan: 1. Repeal of the tax limitation adopted in the Riley-Stewart plan, limiting state taxes on real estate to 25 per cent of the state budget. The repeal of this proviso would clear the way for "upping" taxes on farm property and common property generally. Mission San Juan Capistrano to Honor Memory of Late Father O'Sullivan by Raising Restoration Fund SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Feb. 22—A vigorous campaign is now under way for raising a fund of $100,000 for the preservation and further restoration of the old Mission San Juan Capistrano. The project is undertaken as a memorial to the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. St. John O'Sullivan and it is hoped to bring it to a successful conclusion on or before July 22, which will be the first anniversary of Father O'Sullivan's death. The plan was initiated by Rev. Arthur J. Hutchinson, who succeeded Father O'Sullivan as pastor of the Mission, and it has the approval of the Most Rev. John J. Cantwell, Bishop of Los Angeles and San Diego.W.E.StoreyofLagunaBeachisinactivechargeofthecampaign. When Father Hutchinson arrived atthe MissionlastAugust11andbegantoappreciatethewonderfulworkdonebyhispredecessorduringthe23yearsofhispastorate,here resolvedtodevotethefirstyearofhisservicetoacompletionofthetasksmostdeartoFatherO'Sullivan'sheart.SothefundnowbeinggatheredwillbeusedforpayingoffthedebtsoftheMissionschool,forservingtheolderbuildingswhicharesteadilycrumblingundertheinteresttakenintheprogramandtheassistancerenderedbymanybusiness,civicandfraternalgroupsinmakethetelephoneshowsuccessful. "It was a real pleasure for us to have our friends and neighbors as visitors atthe recent telephone open house andIam sure thatitwillproveanoldtruthintelephony—thatthebetteroursubsidiesthantheinteresttakenintheprogramandtheassistancerenderedbymanybusiness,civicandfraternalgroupsinmakethetelephoneshowsuccessful." There's a shop in New York that specializes in nothing but space saving furniture. One attractive console measures about four feet by two and stands four feet high. The cabinet conceals or itself serves as dining table, card table, desk, telephone stand and three chairs! The "baff" in the rejuvenated single tax plan, designed to snare the unwary voter, is repeal of the sales tax. But the "joker" in the plan is that the "relief" accorded by abolition of the sales tax would be canceled forthwith by new and crushing taxes on property. "Single taxers," with the aid of a tax committee ofthestateFederationofLabor,andcirculatinginitiativepetitionsfortheplan.witheveryindicationthatitwillbesubmittedtoCaliforniavotersatthegeneralelectioninNovember. Here,beflply,thearetheprovisionsoftheplan: 1.Repealofthetaxlimitationadoptedintheriley-Stewartplan,Limitingstatestaxsonreal Estateto25percentofthestatebudget.Therepealofthisprovisowouldclearthewayfor"upping"taxesonfarmpropertyandcommonpropertygenerally. MissionSanJuanCapistranotoHonorMemoryofLateFatherO'SullivanbyRaisingRestorationFund SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,Feb. 22—A vigorous campaign is now under way for raising a fund of $100,000 for the preservation and further restoration of the old Mission San Juan Capistrano. The project is undertaken as a memorial to the late Rt. Rev.Msgr. St.John O'Sullivan and it is hoped to bring it to a successful conclusion on or before July 22, which will be the first anniversary of Father O'Sullivan's death. The plan was initiated by Rev.ArrurJ.Hutchinson,who succeededFather O'SullivanasporterofthemissionlastAugust11andbegantoappreciatethewonderfulworkdonebyhispredecessorduringthe23yearsofhispastorate,here resolvedtodevotethefirstyearofhisservicetoacompletionofthetasksmostdeartoFatherO'Sullivan'sheart.SothefundnowbeinggatheredwillbeusedforpayingoffthedebtsoftheMissionschool,forservingtheolderbuildingswhicharesteadilycrumblingundertheinteresttakenintheprogramandtheassistancerenderedbymanybusiness,civicandfraternalgroupsinmakethetelephoneshowsuccessful." When Father Hutchinson arrived at the Mission last August 11 and began to appreciate the wonderful work done by his predecessor during the 23 years of his pastorate, he resolved to devote the first year of his service to a completion of the tasks most dear to Father O'Sullivan's heart. So the fund now being gathered will be used for paying off the debts of the Mission school, for preserving the older buildings which are steadily crumbling under the ceaseless ravages of the elements, for restoring other buildings to the strength that once was theirs, and extending the wall to entirely enclose the ten-acre tract. A small A Place of Beauty Many residents of Orange county who have not visited the Mission in recent years do not realize its marvelous beauty. Combined with the architectural symmetry of the stone and adobe buildings, with their vine covered arches and tile roofs, the expansive, well kept gardens add to the restful charm of the place. Roger B. Sherman, landscape engineer, laid out the walks and designed the fountains, and with the help of two gardeners has transformed the grounds into lovely gardens. Founded in 1776 by Father Junipero Serra, the Mission San Juan Capistrano occupied a prominent place in the early history of California. For decades it was the religious and social center of a vast area. At the height of its glory it was almost completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1812, when several Indian neophytes were killed. Some 1400 persons are buried in its cemetery and beneath the stone floors of the chapel repose the bodies of a number of its priests. For more than 157 years the bells of its campanario have rung out the joys and sorrows of the people of this valley. For many years the Mission lay in ruins. Feeble efforts at restoration in the latter part of the nineteenth century were unsuccessful. Not until 1910, when Father St. John O'Sullivan came west seeking health and a field for labor, did the real work of restoration begin. For 23 years he toiled, much of the time without human aid and always handicapped by lack of money, but his unwavering faith and undaunted courage finally began to show results, and the Mission of today is a monument to his perseverance. Father The Late Rt. Rev. Monsignor ST. JOHN O'SULLIVAN, Restorer of the Mission The Present Pastor, Rev. ARTHUR J. HUTCHINSON, Originator of O'Sullivan Memorial POLITICAL STEW Served With a Dash of Local Flavor. Specially Prepared To the Recipe of the Orange County Weekly Newspaper Association. By PAUL E. TICKS NON POLITICAL VISIT! Just what residents of Orange county told their chief executive, Hon. James Rolph Jr., on the occasion of his friendly visit to the commonwealth of the orange, remains unknown. His two stops last week, to dedicate a highway in Anaheim and as speaker at a noon luncheon in Santa Ana, were part of his program to visit all sections of the state "to see what my fellow Californians are talking about" as "Sunny Jim" expressed it. Completing his first term as governor of the Golden State and not yet an avowed candidate for re-election, Gov. Rolph plans to visit all sections of the state to determine the extent of his popularity, before announcing. ROLPH MACHINE The stop at Anaheim was due to the presence in that community of two of his political leaders of the county, Phil Stanton, of Brookhurst road, member of the state highway commission, and Lotus H. (Guv) Loudon, publisher of Anaheim Bulletin, and member of the board of the institution for women at Tehashapi, the new women's prison. The Santa Ana stop was due to the county seat, though Joe Smith, state real estate commissioner, resides in that city. OFFICIAL FAMILY Members of the official family of Gov. Rolph accompanied him made speeches extolling the public services of the administration and were careful to show how the Rolph policies of spending public funds had benefitted this section. OTHER CANDIDATES The remainder of the republican candidates for governor will make little progress in Orange county. State Treasurer Charles G. (Gus) Johnson is getting ready to announce, but has not tossed his hat; Former Governor C. C. Young has many friends; former Governor Friend W. Richardson, now state building and loan commissioner by appointment of Gov. Rolph, is hardly expected to run, particularly when his Orange county supporters are lining up for Merriam. Others mentioned include Herbert Jones, state senator from San Jose; and John R. Quinn, supervisor of Los Angeles county, the latter expected to be only "talked about" as a candidate. THE DEMOCRATS! George F. Moynahan of the Association of Highway Pa-week warned Californians seeking to sell tickets for other entertainments, or is for his association. Un-sons are wearing the un-trol they do not represent patrol, and such represent-ause and misleading. Elimination (over a 5% of the personal property movements on land, and sub- heavier tax on the land lived and unimproved landed on the same basis. Of the sales tax and per- bition of its re-enactment. 1000 tax exemption on head. Provision for repeal of the and the proposed $1,000 ex- in the category of "bait" plan attractive. Memory of Citation Fund Animates the money property at $300,000. Many Sponsors Use of the splend- one by the Mission but also because value as a remnant nia, the O'Sullivan sign is meeting a. Protestants are Catholic neighbors to the fund. Among authorized the use as sponsors are idoo, United States Rolph, Jr., Gover- neon McGroarty, poet Norman Chandler, of the Times-Mirror of the Los Ange- enk L. Shaw, Mayor Orra E. Monnette, Bank of America; president Arizona &d; Justice Emmet president Native Men West; Addison at Los Angeles Gas; Harry J. Bauer, mob ille Club of nria; Mrs. A. S. C. of "California Mis- dmarks;" Madame mann-Heink, opera era. ORANGE COUNTY ORGANIZATION Judge Frank Drumm has been chosen to lead the Merriam forces in Orange county, with Albert Launer of Fullerton as secretary. Behind the scenes is Justus F. Craemer, of Orange News, potent political worker. It is a certainty Merriam will have more newspapers. Walnuts Hurt by Too Warm Winter Normal Dormant Period Necessary to Trees; Lack of Rain, Cold Robs Vitality While the past winter has been ideal for the township in the run of warm tom- eernor Friend W. Richardson, now state building and loan commissioner by appointment of Gov. Rolph, is hardly expected to run, particularly when his Orange county supporters are lining up for Merriam. Others mentioned include Herbert Jones, state senator from San Jose; and John R. Quinn, supervisor of Los Angeles county, the latter expected to be only "talked about" as a candidate. THE DEMOCRATSI The race for democratic nomination for the governorship is expected to be a dandy. Everyone admits 1934 looks like a Bourbon year and there will be loads of candidates, for every nomina- tion, all expecting to carry through next fall on the success of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his New Deal. ELLIOTT Rating high in party councils and his prestige heightened by charges made against the CWA in Los Angeles, John B. Elliott is outstanding among democratic candidates. Upton Sinclair, one-time socialist and ready to contest for democratic honors, is expected to mix up the political race. J. F. T. O'Connor, now in the U. S. treasury at Washington, may be an entry; Justus S. Wardell, Hamilton H. Cotton, now head of PWA and Dr. Z. T. Malaby are others mentioned. STATE TREASURERI Here is one Orange county political sombrero poised, ready to be thrown into the ring. It may not land with a resounding thud, but nevertheless, is ready for the toss. Wm. C. (Bill) Jerome, member of the board of supervisors from Santa Ana city, and for many years auditor of Orange county, has been "urged" to consider being a candidate for state treasurer. Of course, this would be contingent upon the present state official, "Gus" Johnson, trying out for the governorship on the republican ticket. Schedule Avocado Institute March 16 The fifth annual avocado growers Institute will be held at Placentia grammar school auditorium on March 16, according to A. R. Marshburn, chairman of the Orange county farm bureau avocado department. The two counties of Orange and Los Angeles are cooperat- Walnuts Hurt by Too Warm Winter Normal Dormant Period Necessary to Trees; Lack of Rain, Cold Robs Vitality While the past winter has been ideal for the tourist in the way of warm temperatures and subnormal rainfall, it has not been conducive to the normal growing habits and life processes of the walnut tree, according to observation recently made by Farm. Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Being a deciduous tree, the walnut prefers to go into a dormant condition during the winter months. In the original native home of the walnut, the cold winters facilitated the seasonal changes and habit of the tree to assume a rest period, but here in Southern California, where climatic conditions are irregular, full dormancy is always enjoyed by the walnut. That is, the sap continues more or less active during the normal dormant period of December to February. Under these conditions, when spring does finally come to energize the tree and start the new growth, the tree is sluggish and does not respond in full growth. This abnormal condition is known to horticulturists as delayed dormancy or foliation. It is recognized by irregular development; of foliage, particularly the lack of leaves on the terminal growth. If the condition is exaggerated, the vitality of the walnut tree is weakened and often results in a poor set of fruit. The 1926 crop was notably a short one due to delayed dormancy. A partial shortage was also experienced in 1930. Climatic conditions of the past winter have been favorable for a repetition of irregular foliation of the walnut tree in Orange county districts. Schedule Avocado Institute March 16 The fifth annual avocado growers Institute will be held at Placentia grammar school auditorium on March 16, according to A. R. Marshburn, chairman of the Orange county farm bureau avocado department. The two counties of Orange and Los Angeles are cooperating this year in the event which has been held annually for the past five years. It is expected that over 400 avocado growers will attend the sessions, coming from all sections of Southern California. Timely subjects pertaining to the culture and marketing of avocados will be featured on the program. Among the subjects scheduled are: "Pruning the Avocado"; "Problems in Irrigation and Erosion;" "An Analysis of Production Costs;" "Controlling Stolen Fruit;" "Value of the Avocado in the Diet;" "Fertilization of Subtropical Fruits;" "Latest Developments in the AAA;" "Marketability of Avocado Varieties;" and "Overcoming the Alternate Bearing Habits of Avocados." Judge F. D. Halm, head of the farm bureau avocado department in Los Angeles county, will preside at the afternoon session. Leroy Lyon, supervisor, in whose district the meeting is being held, has been invited to give the address of welcome. "Whither Germany" Is Forum Subject Oswal Garrison Villard, magazine editor and author of "The German Phoenix," will speak on "Whither Germany?" at the Orange County Forum to be held at Fullerton union high school auditorium Tuesday evening, February 27. Dr. George A. Warmer of Santa Ana will be chairman.