anaheim-gazette 1935-12-12

THE GAZETTE 259 EAST CENTER STREET Is Now In Its 66th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY VOL. LXVI' TWO SECTIONS ANAHEIM V. F. W. POST HOLDS 1ST ANNIVERSARY ON THURSDAY, DEC. 5 Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party for Tuesday, December 17 Anaheim Post 3173, Veterans of Foreign Wars rounded out a very successful year last Thursday, Dec. 5, by initiating three new members, Alvin G. Beatty, Tony P. Shackles, and Robert Byron Gregg, making the total membership 53. Following the meeting the V.F.W. Auxiliary presented to Commander Pete Wisser a huge birthday cake and joined with the Post in refreshments. Commanders of all other V.F.W. Posts in the county complimented Anaheim Post on its fine showing and attendance record. Commander Hendrickson of Santa Ana Post stated 14 new posts will be instituted in California during the month of December and that the V.F.W. use SANTA CLAUS ARRIVES IN ANAHEIM GREETS KIDDIES, OLD AND YOUNG "Hey Skinnay! R'yu goin' downtown tonight? Yeah sure I'm going . . . Aw doncha know Santa Claus is comin' to town tonight and gee, I wanta be there. Aw heck come on your ma'll let you get out for a little time." Such was the hue and cry around the school grounds yesterday afternoon when it was officially announced that the "Old Boy" would be here in person. Riding on an aeroplane float and accompanied by the Anaheim post, American Legion drum corps, Santa made his way through town and greeted a large crowd made up mostly of youngsters (all ages). The occasion was the official opening of the Christmas shopping season here. Stores will remain open until 9 o'clock tonight and, starting December 16, will remain open every night. Santa Claus will be on the street each evening and after December 20 will spend the entire day and evening downtown. The annual children's party at the Fox theater will be held December 21st. Plans Being Made For Football Fete According to reports made to the Parent Teacher association which is sponsoring a football dinner here on next Tuesday, December 17, the plans for the affair are well under way and a large crowd is expected to attend. The dinner will start the affair at 6:30 and the members of the team will be the guests of honor. Ted Craig, Jr., Is Honored At Meet Meeting for their "Good Time" session in El Centro last Saturday and Sunday, the Imperial Highway Association honored Ted Craig Jr., 12 year old son of the speaker of the Assembly from Brea on his birthday. Ted Craig, Sr., was the speaker for the event and was accompanied to the southern city by his family. Following the meeting the V.F.W. Auxiliary presented to Commander Pete Wisser a huge birthday cake and joined with the Post in refreshments. Commanders of all other V.F.W. Posts in the county complimented Anaheim Post on its fine showing and attendance record. Commander Hendrickson of Santa Ana Post stated 14 new posts will be instituted in California during the month of December, and that the V.F.W. was rapidly attaining the strong position in veterans affairs in California that the organization deserves. The Auxiliary announced a Christmas party would be held for the children on Tuesday, December 17th in conjunction with a pot-luck dinner starting at 6:30 p.m.—All members are urged to be present. Christmas Play Given By Grade School Monday With an audience composed of the students from other grade schools the pupils of the Lincoln school presented a Christmas play Monday afternoon and it made such a hit that it was repeated on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon in the Fremont auditorium. Children of Broadway, Washington, Horace Mann and La Palma schools witnessed Monday's performance. Tuesday at 2 o'clock the operetta was given for children of Fremont and Citron schools. Adults saw it Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., under the auspices of the Lincoln P.-T. A. Taking the leading roles were Eugene Barrett and Bobby Brooke. Others participating are Kathleen Vincent, Mary Harpster, Helen Lowe, Lenora Grimm, Irma Krepps, Miriam Brubaker, Marjorie Metzgar, Lila Davenport, Dale Sheets, Jerry Shipkey, Clifford Hemmerling, Donald Hess, Harold Wright, Robert Payan, Gail Bonner, Bernice Crawford, Clark Wingert, Edith Brown, Jaletta Kim, Leonard Torres, Lester Buck, Jeanette Johnson, Dale Horton and William Shigekawa. The first, fifth and sixth grades took part in a body. Dorothea and Phyllis Crouch gave marimba According to reports made to the Parent Teacher association which is sponsoring a football dinner here on next Tuesday, December 17, the plans for the affair are well under way and a large crowd is expected to attend. The dinner will start the affair at 6:30 and the members of the team will be the guests of honor. It has been customary heretofore to fete only a winning team but the members of the association have decided to make the dinner an annual affair regardless of whether the team ends up in first place or not. The tickets are being handled by a committee in charge of Charley Pearson. Again In Toils of Speed Laws Arrested three times for driving while intoxicated and once for drunkenness in the past 14 months Angel Rizzotto, 25, Route 2, Box 353, Anaheim, a ranch worker, was sent to the county jail for six months,'by Judge Kenneth Morrison of justice court last Saturday. Rizzotto, an Italian, was arrested Friday night with Frank W. Millen, 36, a Fullerton carpenter, by State Traffic Officers Ray Bradfield and Floyd Yoder, near the Orange county hospital. Rizzotto, charged with being the driver, was reported weaving about the road in his car. Millen, charged with being drunk, was given 30 days in the county jail. Rizzotto's previous record reveals he was given a $100 fine or 50 days by Judge Frank Tausch of Anaheim, on Oct. 27, 1934, for drunk driving, a $20 fine or 10 days by Judge Tausch on Feb. 11, 1935, for being drunk, and a $50 fine or 25 days, for reckless driving, reduced from an original drunk driving complaint, on July 15, 1935. No accident was involved in his latest arrest. Legion Meets Next Mon. in Clubrooms Anaheim post of the American Legion will meet next Monday night at which time plans for the Christmas Party to be held for the kiddies will be reported upon. Meeting for their "Good Time" session in El Centro last Saturday and Sunday, the Imperial Highway Association honored Ted Craig Jr., 12 year old son of the speaker of the Assembly from Brea on his birthday. Ted Craig, Sr., was the speaker for the event and was accompanied to the southern city by his family. Young Ted received a beautiful birthday cake, decorated with a miniature model of an old Butterfield Stage coach. He also was given a cowboy suit by his father. Others from Orange county attending the meeting were LeRoy Lyon, supervisor of the third district, president of the Imperial Highway association, and Mrs. Lyon; Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg and 19 members from Yorba Linda; Mr. and Mrs. Craig and their children from Brea; Natt Neff, Orange county highway superintendent, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smalley of Santa Ana. More than 128 were at dinner. In his talk, Craig reiterated his former statements that Imperial Highway, a straight route between the ocean at El Segundo and Imperial valley, is the backbone of California highways, since it crosses all important routes. The musical program included numbers by the El Centro symphony; violin solos by Rudolph Chierone, with Mrs. C. T. Gibson accompanying; two songs written by Mrs. Stella Doty Fluss, and sung for the first time by Alec Barron, the Calexico Cowboy; group singing led by Mrs. Rau; songs by the Imperial Male quartet. Local Officer Is Called Active Duty Captain Ray Smith of the 364th Infantry has been called to active duty with headquarters in Los Angeles. Capt. Smith was notified Friday to report to headquarters of the 1st Reserve District. He will remain in service from December 16 to December 29th inclusive. Local Boy Joins Kappa Sigma Frat Donald Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Spencer, 206 East Adelae, was formally initiated into Kappa Visitor Here Is Called by Death Mrs. Ella Bower, mother of Mrs. Earl Webb, 915 No. Dickel street passed away at the home of her daughter here last Sunday evening. Mrs. Bower had been a visitor in the Webb home for the past three months, coming here from Missouri. She is survived by seven sons and seven daughters; Claude, Albert, Hayden and Frank Boyer, all of Missouri; Clayburn and James Boyer, of South Dakota, and Gilbert Boyer, of Arizona; Mrs. Grace Webb, Mrs. Nellie Madison, Mrs. Pearl Fowler, Mrs. Blanche Daebelliehn and Mrs. Sylvia Routledge, all of California; Mrs. Rose Tracy and Mrs. Mary Murphy, of Missouri; four brothers, Walter Herrington, of Kansas; Charles Herrington, of Oregon, and Ralph and Avery Herrington, of Missouri; two sisters, Mrs. Bud Monkers, of Missouri, and Mrs. Bradfield, of Oklahoma. There survive also 43 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Baptist church in Missouri. The remains will be sent by the Hilgenfeld mortuary to Neosho, Mo. Interment will be made in the family plot at Seneca, Mo. Legion Meets Next Mon. in Clubrooms Anaheim post of the American Legion will meet next Monday night at which time plans for the Christmas Party to be held for the kiddies will be reported upon. Other matters of importance will be taken up during the meeting, according to the announcement of Commander Earl Fulfer. Noted Chinese Rotarian Addresses Well Attended Meeting of Local Club C. S. See, who is taking a jaunt around the world to see 'how others do things' was the speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club here last Monday noon in the Elks Club. See, a member of Kuala Lumpur club in the Federated Malay States, was educated in British schools, but stated that his education since coming to America has been greatly augmented by the use of slang. He told of the difficulties one must overcome to really understand what an American means. He illustrated that he meant by the use of the word check, which he said apparently is one of the most important words in our language. This he stated was the by-word of the hotel business. He has traveled some 30,000 miles since leaving his home six months ago. He told briefly of his experience with clubs in various parts of the world, and then launched in the activities in Rotary in his own states. The largest club in Malay is the Singapore club which has a membership of 130 with 28 different nationalities. "To blend into one purpose 28 different types of people would indicate that Rotary afterall approaches the universal brotherhood," he stated. "We have very much the same problems you have in the States. We enter into all kinds of community events and among other things spend much time and effort in making as comfortable as possible the members of the leper colony." See told the members of the club that he was particularly taken with the scenery in and around Anaheim and that before returning to his home he was again going to visit the county, ascertain the system of parks, the municipal government and other features of the district with which he could acquaint the people of his district. Dr. Herb Johnston spoke briefly on the water bond issue which is to be voted on December 19, urging all members to look well into the issue before deciding which way to cast the vote. Nearly every club in the county was represented at the meeting. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935 IN ANAHEIM AND YOUNG town and greeted a crowd made up mostly of boys (all ages). casion was the official of the Christmas shop-on here. will remain open until tonight and, starting at 16, will remain open night. Santa Claus will be street each evening on December 20 will be entire day and even-town. The annual party at the Fox will be held December Thief Has To Break Out Instead of In Anaheim police and sheriff's officers are hunting for a thief that found it was necessary to break out of a place he had robbed instead of the usual procedure of breaking in. A report came from G. E. Dohm, 722 North Claudena avenue, Anaheim, the victim, whose home garage was robbed of an estimated $15 to $20 worth of hand tools and radio equipment. Chief James Bouldin, of Anaheim, and Deputy Sheriff R. R. Lutes were conducting the investigation. The first investigation seemed to disclose that the thief, possibly a transient, had entered the garage while the doors were open, picked a soft place on some blankets and clothing beneath a work bench, and fallen asleep. When Dohm returned in the evening and put his car in the garage, the thief apparently continued to sleep on peacefully. When he awakened, the garage doors had been shut and locked. Using some of the tools he found in the garage, he removed the lock from the inside and es- LEGION BANQUET HONORS CLASSES IN CITIZENSHIP AT HIGH SCHOOL Annual Fete Welcomes New Citizens and Students In Americanism The Annual Banquet of the Americanism Committee of the Anaheim American Legion was held in the cafeteria of the Anaheim Union High School last night at which time the graduates of the adult naturalization class was feted by the committee under the leadership of Roy Helsing chairman of the Legion committee. Commander Earl Fulfer was scheduled to conduct the meeting and act as master of ceremonies but due to a cold was unable to preside and the job was turned over to Fred W. Smith who acted for him. The meeting opened with a dinner served by the members of the high school staff, which was enjoyed by approximately 75 who attended. Following the dinner, Ted Masterson of the Legion was called upon to explain the flag salute which is accented as the courtesy INSUFFICIENT RECALL PETT The petition which recently with the Council lacked 212 signatures them, it was found upon tion of a checkup by the Clerks office, so it was to the Board of Supervisory Tuesday at the regular meeting. The original petitions by Louis Heffner and A grove and urged the vote move from office Judge Kuchel, present justice peace for Anaheim Town charge was made of incineration Hargrove was an unsuccessful at the last election. Townsend Club Plan Big M at Fullerton With George O. Highland of the famous "93rd" a speaker, the Townsend district are planning meeting to be held in the school auditorium at Fullerton the evening of Tuesday, 17 at 7:30. Large Number In Citizenship Test A Citizenship Class was taken before Judge James L. Allen last Wednesday morning at which time 60 applicants for citizenship in the county, which included a number from Anaheim were quizzed by Examiner Franklin Davis, the local representative of the director of naturalization in Los Angeles. England, as usual in recent years, is supplying the largest number of applicants, more than half the class being subjects of King George. Next to the 32 in the English group, are in the German group, numbering 12. Germany formerly ranked with England as a contributor to the naturalization classes, but has been outstripped of late. Among those from Anaheim taking the test were: Edward J. Naffziger and Mrs. Vida T. Naffziger (England), Pedro A. Bengoechea and Mateo J. Bengoechea (Mexico), the Rev. Charles J. O'Carroll (England), Felix Grajewski (Germany), Miss Maria Schmidbauer (Germany), Miss Kreszenz Wimmer (Germany), Mrs. Bertha S. Rahder (Germany), Pablo Muro (Mexico), Frederick J. Engel (Germany), Arthur H. D. Dawson (England), Mrs. Lura M. Redlich (England), Henry Arthur Seabold (England), Mrs. Margaret B. Myers (England). Plan to Start New Stretch of Highway The final stretch of Manchester Road through the city limits will possibly a transient, had entered the garage while the doors were open, picked a soft place on some blankets and clothing beneath a work bench, and fallen asleep. When Dohm returned in the evening and put his car in the garage, the thief apparently continued to sleep on peacefully. When he awakened, the garage doors had been shut and locked. Using some of the tools he found in the garage, he removed the lock from the inside and escaped, it is believed. Large Number In Citizenship Test A Citizenship Class was taken before Judge James L. Allen last Wednesday morning at which time 60 applicants for citizenship in the county, which included a number from Anaheim were quizzed by Examiner Franklin Davis, the local representative of the director of naturalization in Los Angeles. England, as usual in recent years, is supplying the largest number of applicants, more than half the class being subjects of King George. Next to the 32 in the English group, are in the German group, numbering 12. Germany formerly ranked with England as a contributor to the naturalization classes, but has been outstripped of late. Among those from Anaheim taking the test were: Edward J. Naffziger and Mrs. Vida T. Naffziger (England), Pedro A. Bengoechea and Mateo J. Bengoechea (Mexico), the Rev. Charles J. O'Carroll (England), Felix Grajewski (Germany), Miss Maria Schmidbauer (Germany), Miss Kreszenz Wimmer (Germany), Mrs. Bertha S. Rahder (Germany), Pablo Muro (Mexico), Frederick J. Engel (Germany), Arthur H. D. Dawson (England), Mrs. Lura M. Redlich (England), Henry Arthur Seabold (England), Mrs. Margaret B. Myers (England). Plan Big At Fullerton With George O. Highfield of the famous "933" speaker, the Townsend this district are planning meeting to be held in the school auditorium at Fullerton on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30. The club which Highfield has a membership of 18 he will explain in detail gram of the Townsend m. The announcement carried to all who are merited well as all who wish to lead of the movement to be sent the meeting. There will be no charge. A musical program has ranged which will include nationally known singers. Townsend No. 1 Plans Meet For Tuesday Townsend club No. 1 helim will meet at 7:30, Dec. 17, at the Club H.So. Clementine. The especially invited to attend enjoy a program which prepared for the occasion. The first part of the plan will be presented from a matic department of our School. Several young pretty evening dresses presented by Mrs. Fa-Schultz in a playlet which is to be very pleasing ternailing. Following this Dr. C. Cson who has pleased maheim audiences will give numbers on his musical saGeorge Hatfield will act him on the piano. Contractors Finish On License Clerk Two Anaheim contract fined $20 each last week lating the California County License law when Ted H and A. M. Davis appeared Justice Court here. Boy Joinsoba Sigma Frat Spencer, son of Mr. and Spencer, 206 East Adele, initiated into Kappa Eternity at Occidental at week. Spencer is a Anaheim High School senior at the college. Addresses of Local Club Died into one purpose 28 trips of people would Rotary after all apiece universal brother-tated. "We have very same problems you have. We enter into all community events and other things spend much effort in making as com-possible the members or colony." The members of the club is particularly taken care of in and around that before return-home he was again go-ing to the county, ascertain of parks, the municipal and other features of which he could be the people of his district. Johnston spoke briefly on bond issue which is on December 19, urging-busters to look well into before deciding which is the vote. Every club in the county rented at the meeting. Arthur H. D. Dawson (England), Mrs. Lura M. Redlich (England), Henry Arthur Seabold (England), Mrs. Margaret B. Myers (England). Plan to Start New Stretch of Highway The final stretch of Manchester Road through the city limits will be started soon, according to word received this week by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood and State Engineer Cortelyou. The strip of road paralleling the Southern Pacific Tracks between Lincoln and Vermont is all that remains of the new highway to Los Angeles which connects with 101 highway at Mira Flores. Conditions In China Explained By Club Speaker "China will be a real meance if and when it realizes its strength" said Dr. E. H. Brunemeier, a medical missionary from China in a talk before the Brotherhood of Yorba Linda in the Friends Church last Friday night. "In view of the enormous population she will be a real power if she ever awakens to her strength," he said. In addition to his experiences he told of current trends in China. In this country the people called Chinese are really Cantonese, and are not like the Chinese of the main part of the country, he said. Gilbert Morales played a harmonica solo. Mr. and Mrs. Grimm will entertain the retiring and new executive boards of the brotherhood Thursday at their home. All members are invited. B.P.O.E. Official Is Visitor Here The local lodge of Elks had a visitor last night when they entertained the deputy grand exalted ruler for Southern California who made his official visit to the lodge. The evening opened with a dinner at 6:30 following which the members adjourned to the lodge hall where they heard the visiting official speak. Ladies of the Elks plan a card party Friday and on December 18 a Christmas party and dance will be held at the Elks club. Ladies' Night Set Monday by Rotary The Rotary Anns will join with the Rotarians here Monday night at which time the assemblage will be visited by Santa Claus, according to the report of the committee in charge. The regular noon-day meeting of the club will be dispensed with and the ladies will join the club members in a Christmas party with, as reported by President Rigby, "many surprises for 'tarians and Anns." Children's Party Planned Dec. 20 An annual party for the crippled children is planned for December 20, at which time the local Lions Club will combine with the County Crippled Childrens Relief Association. The event will be held at the Elks Clubhouse and will be in charge of M. E. Beebe. George Hatfield will attend him on the piano. Contractors Finish On License Clue Two Anaheim contractors fined $20 each last week lating the California Council License law when Ted B. and A. M. Davis appeared Justice Court here. The complaint was signed John A. Creighton, state inspector, who admitted he had a license to work on things in the control of but charged them with obtain the necessary building tractor's license. Judge will suspend the fine if obtain the license within. Artillery Passes Through Ana A detachment of the 62 Artillery (anti-aircraft) through Anaheim last morning with motorized ment of trucks and ant-guns. The detachment was east with field equipment. Anaheim Mason Elect Of By unanimous vote, A Osborn, was advanced to master of the Anaheim lodge. The election fell annual dinner Friday night. Other officers included E. Hedrick, senior wardon S. Barthelmess, junior Victor W. Lamont, treasurer, and Ernest Z secretary. Osborn will A. P. M. Brown as mast- ZETTE 2, 1935 SIXTEEN PAGES NUMBER 10 INSUFFICIENT QUALIFIED VOTERS ON RECALL PETITIONS REPORTS CLERK The petition which were filed recently with the County Clerkacked 212 signatures to qualify them, it was found upon completion of a checkup by the County Clerks office, so it was reported to the Board of Supervisors last Tuesday at the regular weekly meeting. The original petitions were filed by Louis Heffner and Alva Hargrove and urged the voters to remove from office Judge Charles Kuchel, present justice of the peace for Anaheim Township. The charge was made of incompetency. Hargrove was an unsuccessful opponent at the last election at which time Judge Kuchel was re-elected to the office which he has now held for 10 years. A total of 1304 names were in the petitions, but after checking, Mr. Backs said only 1034 were acceptable. The number needed to make the petitions sufficient was 1246, Mr. Backs said. Some of those names not allowed were those of persons who had not registered, failed to affix the date of signing, or their addresses. The petitioners had, following the report Tuesday, 10 days in which they can file supplemental petitions to make up the deficiency in names. CHARGES FILED BY GRAND JURY HOLDS RECORDER FOR MISCONDUCT Miss Whitney Ordered To Appear Dec. 26 Before Judge Scovel Ouster proceedings against Miss Justine Whitney, county recorder, charging her with "willful and corrupt misconduct in office," were filed Wednesday with District Attorney W. F. Menton by W. W. Hay of Brea as foreman of the county grand jury. Misconduct on 11 counts was charged. District Attorney Menton at once gave Miss Whitney notice to appear before Presiding Judge George Scovel Dec. 26 to answer the proceedings. The grand jury asked Miss Whitney's removal from office through the necessary steps in the supreme court. Townsend Clubs Plan Big Meet at Fullerton, 17th With George O. Highley, president of the famous "93 Club" as speaker, the Townsend Clubs in this district are planning a big meeting to be held in the old high school auditorium at Fullerton for the evening of Tuesday, December 7, at 7:30. Kiwanis Club Is Host to Ladies Tuesday Night The Elks club here was the scene last Tuesday night of the annual ladies night for the Anaheim Kiwanis Club when members of the club, guests and former members of the club who now reside in other cities met for a get-together evening. Plan Big Meet at Fullerton, 17th With George O. Highley, president of the famous "93 Club" as a speaker, the Townsend Clubs in this district are planning a big meeting to be held in the old high school auditorium at Fullerton for the evening of Tuesday, December 7, at 7:30. The club which Highley heads as a membership of 18,000, and he will explain in detail the program of the Townsend movement. The announcement carries a plea to all who are members as well as all who wish to learn more of the movement to be sure to attend the meeting. There will be no admission charge. A musical program has been arranged which will include some nationally known singers. Townsend No. 1 Plans Meeting For Tuesday Eve Townsend club No. 1 of Anaheim will meet at 7:30, Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Club House, 210 o. Clementine. The public is especially invited to attend and enjoy a program which is being prepared for the occasion. The first part of the porgram will be presented from the Dramatic department of our High School. Several young ladies in pretty evening dresses will be presented by Mrs. Faye Kernchultz in a playlet which promises to be very pleasing and entailing. Following this Dr. C. O. Patterton who has pleased many Anaheim audiences will give several numbers on his musical saw. Mrs. George Hatfield will accompany him on the piano. Contractors Fined, On License Charge Two Anaheim contractors were hired $20 each last week for violating the California Contractors' license law when Ted Fischback and A. M. Davis appeared in the justice Court here. Host to Ladies Tuesday Night The Elks club here was the scene last Tuesday night of the annual ladies night for the Anaheim Kiwanis Club when members of the club, guests and former members of the club who now reside in other cities met for a get-together evening. The evening was opened in regular club style with Bob Easton, president presiding. He welcomed the visitors and then introduced president-elect Ernest Dubois, who in turn introduced those who will guide the destiny of the club for the ensuing year. Among her notables present was Lieutenant Governor Dan O'Hanlon of Fullerton and Mrs. O'Hanlon and Lieutenant-Governor-elect George Wells and Mrs. Wells of Santa Ana. Covers were laid for 150 diners with individual turkeys carved by the hosts at each respective table. Tall red candles, set in a base of palm bows, adorned the centers of each table and provided the illumination. Surrounding each candle were corsages for the ladies, each with a string attached to the place cards. After the dinner Mrs. R. B. Young formerly welcomed the men, and Ewald Lemke welcomed the ladies. The entertainment program arranged by Roscoe Young, was a take-off on a well known radio amateur night program and was entitled "Major Joe's Amateur Night," with J. A. Clayes in the role of "Major," and E. A. McCoy as the "announcer." Jack Iahn's orchestra, directed by Catherine Easton; Roscoe Young as a "Jewish salesman"; W. P. Webb, Jr., in accordion selections; Mrs. Ewald Lemke in impersonations of prominent club members; Frank Gibbs, as a violin improvised in the artist's lumberyard; Ernest Dubois in vocal selections; Mrs. Betty Ross in the role of a grand opera prima donna; Mrs. Earl Dahlman, Mrs. George Henry, Mrs. Harry Horn and Mrs. John Wood as "Girls of the Gay Nineties," were candidates for popular favor. Using the usual method of voting for "amateur shows, the assemblage voted Bill Webb as the most likely candidate of the career-seeking amateurs of the outcry Attorney Menton at once gave Miss Whitney notice to appear before Presiding Judge George Scovel Dec. 26 to answer the proceedings. The grand jury asked Miss Whitney's removal from office through the necessary steps in the supreme court. If Miss Whitney pleads not guilty she will have her choice of judge or jury trial to determine her guilt or innocence of the accusations made by the grand jury. The action taken by ythe grand jury is a civil procedure and is independent of the grand jury indictment filed against Miss Whitney Nov. 27 on similar charges. The action charges the county recorder with collecting fees for one month to make up fees for the preceding month. Anaheim Post Members Visit Seal Beach Post A delegation of about 35 Legionaires journeyed to Seal Beach from Anaheim last Monday night on an inter-post visit, when the members of the Anaheim drum corps and a number of others headed by Commander Earl Fulfer presented the Seal Beach post with one of the caps that belonged to that post and which had been found in Anaheim. Commander Fulfer of the Anaheim post was extended the courtesy of the chair during the good of the order much to the amusement and expense of the Seal Beach members and one or two local boys. The presentation of the cap was made with due ceremony by Commander Fulfer aided and abetted by a number of the visitors. Following the meeting a dutch lunch was served at the Glide-cr-Inn on the highway. Morgan To Head 'President Dance' John Morgan, manager of the Elks Club here has been selected to head a committee which will have charge of the local dance to be given on President Roosevelt's birthday and which will provide funds for combatting infantile paralysis. Contractors Fined, On License Charge Two Anaheim contractors were fined $20 each last week for violating the California Contractors' license law when Ted Fischback and A. M. Davis appeared in the justice Court here. The complaint was signed by John A. Creighton, state building inspector, who admitted the men and a license to work on buildings in the control of termites, but charged them with failing to obtain the necessary building contractor's license. Judge Kuchel will suspend the fine if the men obtain the license within 30 days. Artillery Passes Through Anaheim A detachment of the 63rd Coast Artillery (anti-aircraft), passed through Anaheim last Saturday morning with motorized equipment of trucks and anti-aircraft guns. The detachment was headed east with field equipment. Anaheim Masons Elect Officers By unanimous vote, Arthur S. Osborn, was advanced to the post master of the Anaheim Masonicodge. The election followed the annual dinner Friday night. Other officers include Eugene R. Hedrick, senior warden; Carlton S. Barthelmess, junior warden; Victor W. Lamont, re-electedreasurer, and Ernest Zitzmann, secretary. Osborn will succeed A. P. M. Brown as master, improvised in the artist's lumberyard; Ernest Dubois in vocal selections; Mrs. Betty Ross in the role of a grand opera prima donna; Mrs. Earl Dahlman, Mrs. George Henry, Mrs. Harry Horn and Mrs. John Wood as "Girls of the Gay Nineties," were candidates for popular favor. Using the usual method of voting for "amateur shows, the assemblage voted Bill Webb as the most likely candidate of the career-seeking amateurs of the evening and he was awarded a prize on his ability with accordian. The Knickerbocker quartet, composed of H. G. Merrill, L. P. Bonnat, Don Cram and Wendell Jones, sang a number of selections which were generously encored. Gifts of a cypress tree from Cypress, an oil derrick from W. T. Wallop and a miniature box of oranges, were presented to the club by "Major" Clayes. "Moonlight and Roses" was the theme song of the banquet, with Catherine Easton leading the group singing, and Katherine Steward at the piano. Church To Hold Turkey Dinner The ladies of the African Methodist Episcopal church have extended invitations to the public to attend a dinner at the K. P. hall Friday (tomorrow) evening at 5:30. Proceeds from the dinner will go toward the benefit of their church fund. Malt Shop Here Opens Saturday Roberts Malt Shop, formerly known here as the Colonial Maid, has been all redecorated and will open next Saturday under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Special plans have been made for "open house" on Saturday. Morgan To Head 'President Dance' John Morgan, manager of the Elks Club here has been selected to head a committee which will have charge of the local dance to be given on President Roosevelt's birthday and which will provide funds for combatting infantile paralysis. A large portion of the funds remain in the county for the work and a small percentage is sent to the Warm Springs (Georgia) foundation. The dance will be held on January 30. Last Rites Held For G. Mahoney Funeral services were held for Gilbert Mahoney, 68 at 2:30 last Friday afternoon from the Funeral Home of Backs, Terry and Campbell with Rev. Thos. H. Walker officiating. Mahoney passed away following a heart attack in an El Modena restaurant. He was born in LeRoy, Minnesota, and has lived in Anaheim ten years. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Anna Mahoney, seven children, 15 grandchildren, and a brother, Rufus Mahoney at LeRoy. The children include Mrs. Eva Daisy, Mrs. Nina Abbrederis, Harland Mahony and Raymond Mahoney, all of Anaheim; Mrs. Netlie Daisy, of Austin, Minn.; Mrs. Emily Lappin, of LeRoy, and Mrs. Esther Schlegel, of Santa Ana. ENTERTAINS W.R.C.' The members of the A. B. Paul, W.R.C. were entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Mary Mitchell, 717 South Los Angeles street. The occasion was the annual Christmas party of the organization.