anaheim-gazette 1937-08-05

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing Phone Anaheim 2414 VOL. LXVII Proposed County Budget Requests Will Be Studied Hearings Scheduled After August 20; $869,152 Increase Asked Public hearings on the proposed budget for Orange county governmental functions will be held between August 20 and August 30, with the final budget to be adopted prior to September 1. The tentative budget was presented to the board of supervisors by County Auditor William Lambert last day. A total of $4,010,928 was asked in the new budget, an increase of $869,152 over the actual budget of last year. The principle source of increase is in the county welfare department, which this year requests $1,466,128, more than double last year's figure of $657,-351. Indications were that the tax rate for the coming fiscal year would be 85 cents inside and 87 cents outside, an increase of 23 cents in each case. Explains Requests Explanation of the increased budget requests for the welfare department was made early in the week by Jack W. Snow, welfare department director, when he declared that new old age security and blind aid and children's aid legislation will cause greatly in- Youngster Hurt when Struck by Automobile Marvin Mayberry, 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Mayberry, 117 W. Cypress street, was slightly injured yesterday about o'clock when he was struck down while crossing Center street by a car driven by E. L. Smith, Jr., 831 S Flower street, Santa Ana, according to police reports. The youngster was taken to the Anaheim sanitarium for treatment and returned to his home. Smith told officers the boy ran into the street. The driver swerved his car to avoid striking the youngster solidly. Anaheim Oranges Branded Frozen Questioned Fruit Ordered Sent to By-products After New Test Efforts to save 928 boxes of oranges from condemnation failed this week when Superior Judge G. K. Scovel signed an order sending the fruit to by-products. Judge Scoval's action brought to a close a bitterly-contested case that opened July 4 when the fruit was originally seized by agricultural inspectors. The result was as anticipated by many citrus industry officials and fruit growers. Hallowe'en Fete Plans Discussed By Business Men Dates Not Determined For Annual Celebration; Stores May Close Anaheim's annual Hallowe'en celebration this year will be the best in history if plans of L. C Herron, president of the Merchants association, materialize. Members of the organization discussed the event for the first time this morning. Hallowe'en this year falls on Sunday. It has not been definitely decided on what day to hold the celebration. Nor was it determined whether to make the celebration a one-day or two-day event. George W. Reid, secretary of the association, will prepare cards to be given to all business men on the city on which the merchants may express their preference for a one-day or two-day event and also whether they favor closing all businesses for one afternoon during the celebration. Opinion Divided Opinion at the meeting this morning was divided on the two questions. Several of the merchants expressed the believe that the event should be held on two days as it has been in the past few years. Others felt that a one-day celebration, timed so that some event was taking place Indications were that the tax rate for the coming fiscal year would be 85 cents inside and 87 cents outside, an increase of 23 cents in each case. Explains Requests Explanation of the increased budget requests for the welfare department was made early in the week by Jack W. Snow, welfare department director, when he declared that new old age security and blind aid and children's aid legislation will cause greatly increased expenditures in the county. However, he added, state and federal funds will supply approximately $860,000 of the estimated total needed for the department. Other departmental requests include: County general fund, $613,-839; salary fund, $362,295; health department, $51,812; hospital, $277,303; interest and sinking fund, $83,000; advertising, $8,775; and county park, $32,125. Equipment Needed Increases asked were: General fund, $49,054; salary fund, $15,-025, health department, $6,095; hospital, $47,955; and advertising, $3,075. Reductions included interest and sinking fund, $3,000, and county park, $9,715. Requests from road districts 2, 5, 4, and 5 totalled $57,097, less than last year's total of $61,491, while other special districts asked $756,908. Of that total $37,529 is for the county library and $357,-243 for the flood control district. Willard Smith, chairman of the board of supervisors, declared that necessary replacement of county equipment, together with the increased welfare department expenditures, was a principle factor in the increased budget. He pointed out that during the past few years little equipment used by the various county departments had been replaced and that replacements are necessary this year. Guard Company At Annual Camp Officers and enlisted men of Co.K. 185th Infantry, California National guard at San Luis Obispo for the annual two-weeks' encampment. They left here late Friday evening. Before entraining for camp the company was entertained at the city park by F. A. Yungbluth, who for the past seven years has been After New Test Efforts to save 928 boxes of oranges from condemnation failed this week when Superior Judge G. K. Scovel signed an order sending the fruit to by-products. Judge Scoval's action brought to a close a bitterly-contested case that opened July 4 when the fruit was originally seized by agricultural inspectors. The result was as anticipated by many citrus industry officials and fruit growers. The order sending the fruit to by-products came after Inspectors Joe Hightower and H. T. Walsworth, appointed by Judge Homer Ames to supervise reconditioning of the fruit, reported that the oranges failed to pass the standardization law requirements. Fall to Pass Test Only 100 boxes of tentatively approved fruit were obtained after 578 boxes had been run through the fluoroscope at Von's Citrus X-Ray house in Anaheim, 240 of which were run through twice. These 100 boxes then tested 20 per cent frost damage, or five per cent above the tolerance allowed by law. The 100 boxes were then taken to the Western Fruit Grovers packing house and hand-graded, leaving only 91 boxes out of the total. Test of this fruit revealed 19 per cent were more than 20 per cent damaged, and six per cent were more than 40 per cent damaged, causing all to be rejected. An additional 135 boxes of fruit were tested by the fluoroscope and water tester and all but 17 boxes were rejected, the inspectors reported. Mills declared shortly before the petition was filed in superior court that he was holding the fruit from by-products in an attempt to obtain $27.50 per ton for the oranges. The best price offered was $15 per ton, he said. Elderly Man is Hurt in Mishap Two automobile accidents in Anaheim last Saturday resulted in slight injuries to two persons, according to reports made to police Hurt were Gabriel Guitirrez of Placentia and Bruno Lasch, 70, of route 1, Anaheim. The former was injured about 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning one-day or two-day event and also whether they favor closing all businesses for one afternoon during the celebration. Opinion Divided Opinion at the meeting this morning was divided on the two questions. Several of the merchants expressed the believe that the event should be held on two days as it has been in the past few years. Others felt that a one-day celebration, timed so that some event was taking place throughout the day would make the celebration more successful. Opinion on closing stores at noon on one day of the event was also divided. Events to be held during the celebration will be much the same as during recent years, it was indicated. These will include a merchants' costume dance the evening before the principal celebration kangaroo court, horse show and parade in the evening. Merchants will express their opinions through the cards within the next two weeks and the result will be announced at the next meeting of the association two weeks from today. At that time it will be decided definitely on what day or days the celebration will be held. Committees Named In order to assure the financial success of the event President Herron today appointed his finance committee. Named were Oscar H. Renner, William Gordon E. R. McCoy, Pete Funk, Carroll D. Cone, Gene Knox, George Henry and Clifford C. Lamb. This committee will hold its first meeting at the close of the next regular meeting of the association Herron said. The president also selected Leon Wray and Russell McComb to again serve on the publicity committee. Secretary Reid, recently returned from a month's vacation in Texas, told of some of the highlights of his trip. Drunken Driving Charge Admitted Alvin Jones, 47, of Inglewood this morning pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch and was ordered to pay a $150 or award 75 days in At Annual Camp Officers and enlisted men of Co.K. 185th Infantry, California National guard at San Luis Obispo for the annual two-weeks' encampment. They left here late Friday evening. Before entraining for camp the company was entertained at the city park by F. A. Yungbluth, who for the past seven years has host at a similar event. The entire company, as well as several city officials and other prominent persons of the community, attended the dinner. Speakers during the event were Yungbluth and Mayor Charles H. Mann. Others to be presented included Major Donald Winans, City Councilman Leo J. Sheridan, K. B. Rigby, Paul Tedrick, Rudolph Boysen, Floyd McCracken and Earl Fulfer. Changes Made In Park Application Slight revisions in the application for WPA grant for construction of the new La Palma park were made this week and the application returned to San Diego officials, City Engineer E. P. Happgood announces. The principle alterations were concerned with plumbing specifications and a breakdown of items in another division. The changes added $460 to the total of the project, all of which will be borne by the federal government. San Diego officials praised the project with the comment that it appeared to be workable. Elderly Man is Hurt in Mishap Two automobile accidents in Anaheim last Saturday resulted in slight injuries to two persons, according to reports made to police Hurt were Gabriel Guitirrez of Placentia and Bruno Lasch, 70, of route 1, Anaheim. The former was injured about 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an automobile driven by James L. McManners of Riverside at the intersection of Olive and Adele streets. The second accident occurred at 1 o'clock at the intersection of Manchester boulevard and Broadway when cars driven by Lasch and W. L. Powell of Brawley collided. Shopper's Purse is Stolen from Store Theft of a lady's purse from a baby carriage while she was shopping in an Anaheim store was reported to Anaheim police Tuesday evening by Mrs. J. W. Kelsay, 1810 San Louis street, Compton. The theft occurred between 5 and 5:30 o'clock. Contents of the purse included the woman's operator's license, bank book, a pen and pencil set valued at $8, a small signed personal check and $2.50 in money. Yesterday Kelsay reported to police that the purse had been recovered, without loss of any articles. He said that apparently the baby had thrown the purse from the carriage in another store, where it was found. Drunken Driving Charge Admitted Alvin Jones, 47, of Inglewood this morning pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch and was ordered to pay a fine of $150 or spend 75 days in the county jail. He did not have an operator's license. Jones was arrested at 3 o'clock this morning after he had backed his automobile over a curb on North Palm street, damaging trees, fence and other property. Reid Returns from Vacation in Texas George W. Reid, secretary of the Anaheim chamber of commerce, returned to his office this week following a month's vacation in Texas. While on vacation he was the guest at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Reid, at Houston. One of the features of Reid's visit in Texas was a six-day trip he and his hosts took through the south part of the state where citrus is prevalent. Oranges there are not of the same quality as those here; he said, but grapefruit grown in that area is the best. CARS RECOVERED Automobiles owned by O. L. O. L. Carpenter, 708 N. Olive street, and Pedro Maturino, 1167 N. Lemon street, stolen last week end, were recovered within a few hours by Anaheim police. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1937 We’en Fete Discussed Business Men Not Determined For Annual Celebration; stores May Close m’s annual Hallowe’en on this year will be the history if plans of L. C. president of the Merassociation, materialize. of the organization discene event for the first time ing. Hallowe’en this year falls on It has not been definitely what day to hold the on. Nor was it determiner to make the celebrate-day or two-day event. W. Reid, secretary of the on, will prepare cards to to all business men of which the merchants press their preference for a or two-day event and also they favor closing all s for one afternoon durcelebration. Opinion Divided at the meeting this was divided on the two Several of the merexpressed the believe that should be held on two it has been in the past. Others felt that a oneoration, timed so that event was taking place Mussolini Attends Marconi Funeral ROME—Above is a scene on the vast plaza in front of the Santa Maria church as all Fascists by Premier Mussolini, raised their arms in the Fascist salute as the coffin containing the body of the Guglielmo Marconi was removed from the hearse. Achille Starage, secretary general of the Fascist ty, had stepped forward and shouted, "Comrade Guglielmo Marconi!" To which the saluting Fascist replied, "Present," thus symbolizing that a departed Fascist's spirit lives on in those remaining. Two Men Killed In Auto Mishaps Brothers Face Liquor, Battery Charges Here Poultry Thieves Are Active H Two Men Killed In Auto Mishaps Total for Year in County Mounts to 54; Santa Anan Drowns Two persons were killed in traffic accidents in Orange county during the past week, bringing the total for the year to 54. In addition, one man, Harold Devine, 28, of Santa Ana was drowned Sunday off Newport. Traffic victims were Weldon Dawson, 21, of San Juan Capistrano and Archibald H. Lawrence, 43, Santa Ana merchant living at Lemon Heights. The San Juan Capistrano man died Saturday evening a few minutes after the car he was driving collided with another operated by A. O. Porter, 19, of Bell and then struck an electric light pole. Officers said Dawson's vehicle had skidded about 132 feet before colliding with Porter's car and rolled another 48 feet before striking the pole. He was rushed to the office of a San Juan Capistrano doctor, but died shortly afterward. The accident occurred on the Coast highway about three miles north of San Juan Capistrano. Cause Unknown Mystery surrounds the accident which took the life of Lawrence Tuesday noon. It is believed that the man lost control of his automobile about a quarter of a mile from his new home on Lemon Heights and that the vehicle hurtled 125 feet into a ravine below the road. Lawrence was riding alone. The mishap was not discovered until about an hour after it happened, Coronet Earl Abbey said he believes. Death was apparently caused by a broken neck. A heart attack was thought to have been the contributing cause of the death by drowning of Devine. He, together with Miss Velma McKenzie of Costa Mesa, were fishing off Newport Sunday when he fell off the heat it was. Brothers Face Liquor, Battery Charges Here Two Anaheim brothers are today out on bail pending their appearance before City Judge Frank Tausch next Wednesday to answer to charges involving drunk driving, intoxication, battery and simple assault. Arden Y. Crawford, 25, 1029 E. Santa Ana street, and Loren Crawford, 22, 410 S. Philadelphia street, were arrested at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon for drunk driving and drunk respectively. While they were being booked at the police station, Aurelio S. Ramierez, 309 W. Santa Ana street, entered the station, identified the men as Ethee pair who had just previously run him down in their car and started assaulting him. He filed charges of battery against Loren Crawford and simple assault against the older brother. The two Crawfords were released from jail at about 1 o'clock this morning to appear next Wednesday. The elder brother's bail was set at $150, and the younger brother's at $100. Three Homes to Be Constructed Permits were issued during the past week for three new residence in Anaheim, while permits for alteration work brought to total value of work to be done at $17,400. New homes will be built by Carroll D. Cone at 548 S. West street at a cost of $6,500, Dr. John A. Wood at 542 S. West street at a cost of $7,500, and Fred Punke at 211 E. Alberta street at a cost of $2,500. Alteration work, each job costing $300, will be done at Mrs. Anna Martin at 1016 E. Broadway, William G. Cameron at 309 E. Adelaide street and Mrs. Mary DeLong at 805 N. Tonka Street. Poultry Thieves Are Active Night Poultry and rabbit thieves been active in and near Anaheim for the past week, with the loss suffered by G. D. Wimpson from G. D. Wimpress Thursday Night. Poultry and rabbit thieves were stolen from Wimpress property, the owner ported to Anaheim police. Other recent victims Frank Mauerhan on Ballard who lost 10 chickens and 32 bits a little more than a ago, and Perry Mathis, Ballard and Los Angeles street, who robbed last Sunday night in hens. Investigations made by heiher police and deputies from Sheriff's office indicate that burglaries were committed in same party. Two men are lied to work together in crimes. Enter Rear Door The burglary of the Winchester house occured during early hours of last Thursday ning, police were told. Entrance made through a rear door or building which had been locked. Officers believe that parked their automobile or a considerable distance from Wimpress property. Included in the loot we large Rhode Island Red hens ing a value of $3 each and young Rhode Island Red valued at $1.50 each. Anaheim police checked a number of chickens in the vicinity of Hawaiian Gardens last morning which were at first lieved by Wimpress to be property. Investigation by bers revealed that the susu chickens were not those from the Anaheim man. Anaheim stolen from his chicken were banded and marked,警 told police. Ken Driving Garge Admitted Jones, 47, of Inglewood pleaded guilty to a drunk driving when he before City Judge Frank and was ordered to pay a 150 or spend 75 days in jail. He did not have driver's license. Was arrested at 3 o'clock after he had backed mobile over a curb on Palm street, damaging ice and other property. Returns from location in Texas W. Reid, secretary of the chamber of commerce, to his office this week a month's vacation in While on vacation he was at the home of his sonaughter-in-law, Mr. and David Reid, at Houston. The features of Reid's Texas was a six-day trip his hosts took through the state where citievalent. Oranges there of the same quality as he said, but grapefruit that area is the best. ARS RECOVERED Mobiles owned by O. L. Carpenter, 708 N. Olive and Pedro Maturino, 1167 N. street, stolen last week are recovered within a few Anaheim police. ATTENDS CLASS Henry E. W. Barnes of 623 N. Zeyn street., Stanford university student, is one of the 56 college students from 11 western college attending the Western Platoon Leaders' class conducted by the Marine corps at San Diego, it was learned here this week. The mishap was not discovered until about an hour after it happened, Coroner Earl Abbey said he believes. Death was apparently caused by a broken neck. A heart attack was thought to have been the contributing cause of the death by drowning of Devine. He, together with Miss Velma McKenzie of Costa Mesa, were fishing off Newport Sunday when he fell from the boat, it was reported. Miss McKenzie drifted in the boat for some three hours before she was rescued. Citrus Men Admit Charges, Pay Fine Fines of $100 and $50, respectively, were levied against E. J. Smale, manager of the Garden Grove Mutual Citrus packing house, and Don Lamun, plant foreman, Monday by Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel. Half of the fine was suspended in each case. The two men pleaded guilty last Friday to a charge of shipping frozen fruit when they were arraigned before Judge Kuchel. The charges were brought by J. E. Bachus, county inspector. EPWORTH LEAGUERS Attend Convention Several members of the Epworth leagues of the White Temple Methodist church, including the pastor of the church, the Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, are this week attending the Epworth league institute at Arroyo Grande. Included in the group, in addition to the pastor, are Everett Granere, Loretta Nichols, Helen Pifer, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Harpster and children, John and Mary, Dorothy Harmon, Alice Hanson, Ruth Shaver, Edwin Osher, Elizabeth Bowlus, Marjorie Edwards and Marie West. Births and Deaths Same During Month Eight births and the same number of deaths were recorded within the city during July, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith announced this week. In the township 11 children were born and five persons succumbed. For the first seven months of the year births totaled 62 and deaths 54 in the city. The totals for the township were 76 births and 58 deaths. Geologist Opens Series of Tales Marion Speer, Hunter Beach mining engineer, geologist, will give the first series of six lectures tomorrow at 7:30 o'clock at the Kingsley automobile show 253 N. Los Angeles street, announced yesterday. The speaker's subject will geology and especially the and folds of Southern Californi Speer will appear here ther efforts of P. H. Krick, who clarated the purpose of the set to provide a better understanding of the oil and water siti around Anaheim. Dates for the succeeding lecture will be announced later meetings are open to the without charge. HORNS STOLEN Matched horns, valued were stolen from an autohome owned by Mutual Citrus Pro company Sunday evening, reported to Anaheim police Claude Barnett. ZETTE NUMBER 42 July Building Activity Lower Than Last Year Building activity in Anaheim during July was slightly less than for the same month last year. Building Inspector R. Nyboe announced this week. Permits issued last month totaled $23,110, compared with $23,485 last July. Totals for the first seven months of the year are ahead of the same period for 1936. Value of permits issued so far this year amounts to $257,633, while on August 1 last year the total value was $229,126. Probation Given To Three People Extortion Suspects, Death Automobile Operator Admit Charges Three persons, two of them residents of Anaheim and the third arrested in this city following the commission of a crime, were granted probation last week end by Superior Court Judges James L. Allen and Homer G. Ames. Three others pleaded guilty to felony charges and asked probation. Outright probation was granted by Judge Ames to Mrs. Petra Labastida, who previously had been found guilty by the court of receiving property stolen by her Independent Oil Concern Sought For Tests Here Former President of Bank Calls Meeting Here To Talk Plans Independent drilling for oil in and near Anaheim appears likely following a mass meeting of Anaheim ranchers and business men last Friday evening in the Odd Fellows hall at which Adolph Thomas, former bank president here, announced that a corporation for that purpose had been formed. It was estimated by Thomas that $100,000 would be required to carry on drilling purposes only. He declared that he would subscribe $10,000 to the fund, and proposes that the remaining $90,-000 be raised through the sale of 180 units, each to cost $500. The former bank president emphasized that the company is not promising oil, but assured the group that a thorough test would be made. Was Official Here Thomas was at one time president of the German American bank of Anaheim and held the same position when the bank changed its name to the Golden State bank. He told the group at the meeting that he is convinced that an oil pool exists in this locality. He declared that at one time E. L. Dohney late oil margaine attempt... Poultry Thieves Are Active Here Mas Valued at $195 Stolen from G. D. Wimpress Thursday Night Poultry and rabbit thieves have been active in and near Anaheim the past week, with the biggest suffered by G. D. Wimpress, N. West street, last Thursday. Nearly $200 worth of kens were stolen from the impress property, the owner reeled to Anaheim police. Other recent victims were Mark Mauerhan on Ball road lost 10 chickens and 32 rabies and Perry Mathis, Ball road Los Angeles street, who was dead Sunday night of 15. Investigations made by Anaheim police and deputies from the city's office indicate that all glories were committed by the party. Two men are beed to work together in the mes. Enter Rear Door The burglary of the Wimpress ken house occurred during the day hours of last Thursday evening, police were told. Entry was made through a rear door of the building which had been left unsecured. Officers believe the men used their automobile or truck considerable distance from the impress property. Included in the loot were 45 Rhode Island Red hens having a value of $3 each and 40 Rhode Island Red hens being at $1.50 each. Anaheim police checked on a number of chickens in the vicinity Hawaiian Gardens last Friday morning which were at first beed by Wimpress to be his property. Investigation by offi revealed that the suspected kens were not those stolen in the Anaheim man. All the kens stolen from his chicken house are banded and marked, Wim- July Post Office Receipts Decline idents of Anaheim and the third arrested in this city following the commission of a crime, were granted probation last week end by Superior Court Judges James L. Allen and Homer G. Ames. Three others pleaded guilty to felony charges and asked probation. Outright probation was granted by Judge Ames to Mrs. Petra Labastida, who previously had been found guilty by the court of receiving property stolen by her son, Joe Lopez. In granting the probation, Judge Ames declared the woman had "followed the natural instincts of a mother in protecting her son." To Serve Sentences Conditionary probation was granted to Judge Allen to Joe Ybarra and Edward Voorhees, both of whom had previously pleaded guilty to hit-and-run charges. Ybarra was accused of failing to stop and render aid after his automobile had struck and injured A. B. Masterson, Jr., and Miss Ruby America here several weeks ago. Voorhees, an Anaheim resident, was involved in an accident in Tustin. Ybarra must serve a year in the county jail and Voorhees must spend 30 days in jail, Judge Allen ruled. Those requesting probation were Clyde McConaughy and Joe Basabe, Fullerton youths, and Alex Mawson. Hearing on the requests were set for August 13 at 10 o'clock. Admit Guilt The Fullerton youths, arrested here two weeks ago, pleaded guilty to an attempt to extort $1,000 from John Wollenman, Fullerton trucker, on the strength of a threat to ruin his business and family. Both pleaded guilty last Friday morning before Judge Allen. Mawson pleaded guilty the same day to a charge of negligent homicide, an outgrowth of an automobile accident July 11 which caused the death of Mrs. Florence Rizzotta of Anaheim. The charge against Mawson accused him of being intoxicated when the car he was driving collided with another driven by Jess Pollard in which Mrs. Rizzotta was a passenger, causing injuries to the woman which resulted in her death. Was Official Here Thomas was at one time president of the German American bank of Anaheim and held the same position when the bank changed its name to the Golden State bank. He told the group at the meeting that he is convinced that an oil pool exists in this locality. He declared that at one time E. L. Dohney, late oil magnate, attempted to purchase his property located at Placentia avenue and Ball road for the purpose of oil speculation. Plans did not materialize when the oil man refused either to lease the property or to pay the price for agricultural land current at that time. Thomas also expressed the belief that no fair test has been made of the area, although he has known of oil showings in water wells and cellars for the past 40 years. These showings were largely in the southeast part of Anaheim, he said. Test is Questioned The speaker also expressed his belief that even though major oil companies should make tests here they would probably not bring in a well if oil was discovered. He said that in his opinion 500 barrels of oil could have been produced on the Perry Mathis property at Ball road and Los Angeles street. Shell Oil company drilled the well there and are now engaged in drilling operation on the Charles Harbeson property northwest of Anaheim. That major oil companies will return to Anaheim and develop a field when production of crude oil becomes more difficult was predicted by Thomas. What action will be taken in the immediate future by the new company was not revealed at the meeting. Former Senator Speaks at Club Reports of the international convention of Rotary clubs at Nice, France, and a review of the European trip taken by the speaker and his wife, were given by Nelson T. Edwards, former state senator, at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. During the trip he and his wife covered 15,000 miles. Edwards Rhode Island Red hens died at $1.50 each. Anaheim police checked on a number of chickens in the vicinity Hawaiian Gardens last Friday morning which were at first beed by Wimpress to be his property. Investigation by officiated revealed that the suspected kennels were not those stolen in the Anaheim man. All the kennels were stolen from his chicken house and banded and marked. Wimms told police. Ecologist Opens Series of Talks Marion Speer, Huntington which mining engineer, geologist author, will give the first of series of six lectures tomorrow at 7:30 o'clock at the Jack Anglesley automobile showroom, N. Los Angeles street, it was announced yesterday. The speaker's subject will be biology and especially the faults folds of Southern California. He will appear here through efforts of P. H. Krick, who deed the purpose of the series is provide a better understanding of the oil and water situation and Anaheim. States for the succeeding lectures be announced later. The settings are open to the public without charge. HORNS STÔLEN Matched horns, valued at $7, the stolen from an automobile used by Mutual Citrus Products Company Sunday evening, it was sorted to Anaheim police by Dee Barnett. July Post Office Receipts Decline Anaheim postoffice receipts during July fell below the total for the same month of last year, Postmaster L. H. Hoskins announced this week, but the total for the first seven months of this year is ahead of the total for the same period of 1936. During the past month receipts at the postoffice here amounted to $3,652.85. The total for July, 1936, was $4,223.66, or $570.81 more than this year. For the first seven months of the year the postoffice has received $1,379.64 more than during the same time last year. This year's total is $28,720.31, while last year the total was $27,340.67, Hoskins said. Anaheim Man Fined After Guilty Plea Frank Torres, 22, of route 4, box 94, Anaheim, last Friday paid a fine of $150 after pleading guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested late Thursday night and appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Friday morning. Speaks at Club Reports of the international convention of Rotary clubs at Nice, France, and a review of the European trip taken by the speaker and his wife, were given by Nelson T. Edwards, former state senator, at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. During the trip he and his wife covered 15,000 miles. Edwards said. They used automobile, boat and railroad, purchasing a new car in this country and shipping it to England. One of the highlights of the trip was their attendance at the Coronation, the speaker declared. Nations visited included Germany, Austria, Czecho-Slovakia, Rumania and Switzerland. Drunk Drivers Pay Fines of $100 Each Harry L. Valenzuela, Los Angeles, and Robert Christy, Glendale, both of whom were arrested July 26 on drunk driving charges pleaded guilty last Saturday before City Judge Frank Tausch and were fined $100. Both paid their fines and were released. Welfare Legion to Meet Next Monday The newly organized General Welfare Legion will hold its weekly meeting and potluck supper at the city park next Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock, it was announced yesterday. Two San Bernardino men will be the speakers.