anaheim-gazette 1937-08-26

Edward Mills Is Freed of Charge In Pomona Court Not Guilty Verdict Given This Afternoon by Judge White Judge E. U. White, justice of the peace of Pomona township, this afternoon announced a verdict of not guilty in the case against Edward Mills, it was learned by The Gazette this afternoon. Mills, manager of the Anaheim Community Growers packing house, was charged with shipping frozen fruit from Pomona. He was arrested spectacularly as he left the witness stand after testifying in Orange county superior court in a previous case. Hearing of testimony and arguments by attorneys for the prosecution and defense was concluded Tuesday and Judge White has find the decision under advisement since then. Kramer Testifies One of the highlights of the trial which lasted several days was the testimony of Frank Kramer, supervising inspector. Asked by Attorney S. B. Kaufman on cross examination if charges such as those brought against Mills were customary, Kramer replied that it depended upon the history of the individual involved. Suspect Accused of Crime Against Girl Daniel N. Cunningham, 31-year-old mechanic of San Jacinto, was arrested about 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Police Chief James S. Bouldin and charged with a crime against a six-year-old Anaheim girl. Details of the alleged crime were not revealed by police. The suspect was arraigned this morning before City Judge Frank Tausch and preliminary hearing was set for 2:30 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. Supervisors Set County Tax Rate New Figure Is Lower Than Estimated; Budget is Now $3,940,750 Residents of Orange county living within cities will pay a county tax rate of 81 cents and those living outside of the cities will pay a rate of 86 cents. The final budget was adopted late last Friday by the board of supervisors. The figures are seven cents lower than estimated two weeks ago when the budget was presented to the supervisors in printed form. The budget for the coming fiscal year calls for an expenditure of $2,040,750. Cities Apply to Supervisors for Excess Revenue Municipalities Seek Fund From Gasoline Tax as In Past Years Municipalities of Orange county including Anaheim are awaiting decision of the board of supervisors on their request made Tuesday that the cities receive revenue from the gasoline tax and license plate tax exceeding the total already budgeted. Two supervisors have already expressed favor to the plan, two were non-commital and the fifth was absent from the meeting Tuesday. The cities are seeking funds to use for the relief of assessment districts as has been done for the past several years. The supervisors this year deleted that fund from the budget on the grounds that the money usually given the cities will be used to make part payment to the state for loans to the county welfare department. Borrowed $612,000 The total borrowed from the state is $612,000 and the state withheld this year $94,000 as the first payment on the loan. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel, acting as city attorney for Hunting Beach, represented the municipalities at the meeting of Kramer Testifies One of the highlights of the trial which lasted several days was the testimony of Frank Kramer, supervising inspector, Asked by Attorney S. B. Kaufman on cross examination if charges such as those brought against Mills were customary, Kramer replied that it depended upon the history of the individual involved. Prosecution witnesses attempted to prove that Mills attempted to ship five boxes of fruit which showed frost damage beyond the state's allowance. Defense attorneys contended that only four of the five boxes of fruit held were inspected and that 67 oranges of those cut were all taken from the box showing the most damage. C. R. Wallihan, Los Angeles county agriculture inspector and prosecution witness, testified he was the only inspector to keep an accurate record of the cuts made. He testified that four oranges in four different sizes were taken out of four boxes, making 18 oranges of each size or a total of 64. Of that total not one showed any frost damage. All damage was done in the 344 size. Defense witnesses cut a total of 164 oranges in all sizes with results showing 5.85 per cent frost damaged. Of the total of bad oranges, 28 were found in the 344 size. George Easton found 11.4 percent of the fruit he inspected damaged and Carl Monohan found a percentage of 14.05. James Wolstencroft, witness appointed by the court, reported 14.8 per cent damage on the inspection he made. Testimony brought out that the remaining fruit of the 462 boxes originally questioned were subsequently marketed in eastern markets at an average of $6 per box. Anaheim’s Float Awarded Prizes Second prize in its division and fourth in the entire parade were the awards won by the Anaheim chamber of commerce's float in the Tournament of Lights at Newport Harbor last Saturday. Last year the Anaheim entry also won second in its division. Residents of Orange county living within cities will pay a county tax rate of 81 cents and those living outside of the cities will pay a rate of 86 cents. The final budget was adopted late last Friday by the board of supervisors. The figures are seven cents lower than estimated two weeks ago when the budget was presented to the supervisors in printed form. The budget for the coming fiscal year calls for an expenditure of $3,940,750. The total is $125,750 less than the first tentative budget figure of $4,066,500, that amount being trimmed from budget requests during the final meeting. All but one-half cent of the seven-cent reduction in the tax rate was made when the supervisors cut $120,000 from the proposed unbudgeted reserve. The other principal reduction was made in the request of the detention home, lowering the amount from $15,000 to $5,000. To Return Fund The reduction in the proposed unbudgeted reserve was made when the supervisors decided to return $80,000 loaned late last year to the welfare department to that fund. The loan was made from the unbudgeted reserve when federal funds failed to reach the county on schedule. Decision not to construct an additional building at the dentation home permitted the reduction in the department. Expenditure of $3,000 by a coordinator to work with the various coordinating councils of the county was authorized, and supervisors believe that population of the detention home will be reduced through the efforts of the coordinating councils. Prevents Reduction Efforts to reduce the budget of the agricultural department by $7,000 failed when Dixon Tubbs, agricultural commissioner, appeared before the board and explained why the money is necessary. Necessary pest control and replacement of equipment will use up $7,000, Dixon said. Two departments received restoration of money previously deducted from the original budget, the total amounting to $4,250. Effected were the assessor's office office and the tax collector's office. James Sleeper, county assessor, had $3,000 restored to his budget to be used for extra employees in the work of re-assessing citrus Borrowed $612,000 The total borrowed from the state is $612,000 and the state withheld this year $94,000 as the first payment on the loan. Assembly man Thomas H. Kuchel, acting as city attorney for Huntington Beach, represented municipalities at the meeting of the supervisors Tuesday. He asked that the county turn over to the cities for relief of improvement districts all gasoline tax and license plate tax revenue exceeding $295,000 which the supervisors have budgeted for other purposes. Kuchel declared that the cities felt they were entitled to any excess in the fund. Increase Predicted Supervisors were said to have estimated a reduction in the revenue from the two taxes for this year, but this was refuted by Kuchel who pointed out that state officials have predicted a three per cent increase. If that increase is forthcoming the cities believe that the county's share will exceed the $295,000 already budgeted and provide an excess comparable to the approximate $44,000 which the cities received last year. Expressing favor for the proposal were Chairman Willard Smith and Supervisor John Mitchell. Both declared Tuesday that they would favor such an allocation. Supervisors Harry D. Riley and N. E. West declined to make any statement and Supervisor Steele Finley was absent. Lions Club Host at Annual Party More than 350 persons attended the annual party sponsored by the Anaheim Lions club for other Lions clubs of Orange county held at the Anaheim city park last Tuesday evening. The barbecue dinner was served on the ball grounds of the park. Entertainment of the evening was featured by vaudeville acts and a softball game between the Anaheim Lionettes and a girls team from Laguna Beach. L. H. Loudon was master of ceremonies during the program and E. M. Anaheim’s Float Awarded Prizes Second prize in its division and fourth in the entire parade were the awards won by the Anaheim chamber of commerce’s float in the Tournament of Lights at Newport Harbor last Saturday. Last year the Anaheim entry also won second in its division. Santa Ana was awarded first place for cities between 10,000 and 50,000 population, with Anaheim second. In the division for cities of more than 50,000 population Pasadena was awarded first prize and Long Beach second. The float was built around the theme of “Youth” by Fred Robins. Girls who rode on the float were the Misses Alice Nieleson, Emmaline Dinkler, Irene Brelle, Kathleen Burkhard and Marguerite Stowe. Karsten Granted Ebell Contract Herman Karsten, Anaheim building contractor, was yesterday selected contractor for the new Ebell clubhouse, it was announced this morning. Work on the new edifice is expected to start within two weeks. The club’s building committee will meet with the contractor next week to complete final details, it was said. Contracts for the painting work and the heating plant were not awarded yesterday. They will probably be granted at the committee meeting next week, it was said. Lutherans Meet For Event Here The annual convention of members of the Orange county Aid Association for Lutherans attracted 450 persons to the Anaheim city park last Sunday. A picnic lunch was held at noon and the afternoon was spent in games and contests. The Anaheim team of Fred Clodt and Gustav Suhr was the winner of the horseshoe pitching contest. A trophy was awarded by William G. Stedman of Fullerton. St. John’s of Orange won the baseball game. Serving on the committee arranging the event from Anaheim were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kahlen, Henry Cordes and Dillard Wilkerson. The County League of Municipalities and the South Coast association are meeting tonight at Laguna Beach. New Pastor Chosen by Anaheim Church The Rev. Harney M. McGehee has officially taken over his duties as pastor of the Anaheim Church of Christ, it was announced this week. Rev. McGehee succeeds the Rev. Morris C. Schollenberger who resigned recently. The new minister is a native of Arkansas and has considerable ministerial experience. For the past several years he has been engaged in evangelistic and lyceum lecture work. He is making his home at the Colonial apartments. Loss of woman’s wrist watch while walking along Center street Saturday night was reported to Anaheim police by Virginia Wygal of La Habra. The watch was valued at $45. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1937 Apply to advisors for press Revenue Seek Fund: Gasoline Tax as Last Years Cities of Orange county Anaheim are awaiting the board of super-request made Tues-sities receive revenue online tax and license needing the total al-ced. Two supervisors expressed favor to were non-committal was absent from the day. Are seeking funds to relief of assessment has been done for the years. The supervisi-deleted that fund budget on the grounds they usually given the used to make part the state for loans to welfare department. Were borrowed from the 000 and the state year $94,000 as the on the loan. Man Thomas H. as city attorney for beach, represented the at the meeting of PROPERTY OWNERS REQUEST CITY TO CHANGE GRIGGS' COURT NAME Members of the Anaheim city council are today studying a petition of all property owners on Griggs court to change the name of that street to South Zeyn street. The petition was filed with the council last Tuesday evening. Griggs court is a short street running north from West Water Anaheim Man Is Killed in Crash James Holland, Companion Meet Death as Train and Auto Collide James T. Holland, 27, popula-Anaheim youth, was killed about midnight last night in an automobile accident which also took the life of his companion, Irene A. McKay, 17, of Placentia. The automobile which Holland is believed to have been driving crashed into a Santa Fe train at the crossing on Placentia avenue, it was reported. Details of the tragic accident have not been learned. The investigating officer from the California highway patrol office had not made an official report late this morning. Identity of the girl was not made until several hours after the Four Meet Death In Auto Mishaps and Plane Crash Eight-Year-Old Girl. Three Young Men are Victims of Accidents Funeral services were held Santa Ana yesterday morning for Harold Willis, 23, and Ardee Lawyer, 10, Santa Ana youths, who were killed Monday morning when the airplane in which they were riding crashed. No cause for the mishap could be determined by E. R. Scroggie, inspector for the department of commerce, who conducted an immediate investigation. Death of the two youths brought to four the total of lives lost accident in the county Sunday and Monday. Traffic accidents cause death to Irene Opp, eight years' age, and Floyd Owens of Huntington Beach. Owens was killed Sunday evening and the child w fatally hurt Monday morning. Willis Piloting Willis is believed to have been flying the airplane which brought death to himself and young Sawyer. The latter was a studen pilot. According to A. U. Hiett, witness, the plane was flying over a beanfield a short distance west Eddie Martin's airport when the motor cut off and the airplane used to make part of the state for loans to self-farm department. borrowed $612,000 from the 10,000 and the state year $94,000 as the loan on the loan. man Thomas H. as city attorney for reeach, represented at the meeting of Mrs Tuesday. He ask-county turn over to the chief of improvement gasoline tax and lic-ine revenue exceeding which the supervisors had for other purposes, agreed that the cities felt entitled to any excess in Predicted reduction in the revue two taxes for this was refuted by pointed out that state predicted a three per cent. If that increase is the cities believe that share will exceed the steady budgeted and excess comparable to rate $44,000 which the last year. favor for the pro-Chairman Willard Supervisor John Mit-declared Tuesday would favor such an Harry D. Riley and declined to make any Supervisor Steele absent. Club Host Annual Party 350 persons attended party sponsored by the sons club for other of Orange county heldheim city park last evening. The barbecue served on the ball park. ment of the evening by vaudeville acts all game between the comettes and a girls laguna Beach. L. H. master of ceremonies program and E. M. Townsend Club Plans Program A program of musical numbers and readings was provided by the Corona Townsend club for members of the Anaheim club last Tuesday evening. John Cubley was in charge of the entertainment. Next Tuesday evening "The Mountainers of Possum Trot Hollow" will present a two-act automobile which Holland is believed to have been driving crashed into a Santa Fe train at the crossing on Placentia avenue, it was reported. Details of the tragic accident have not been learned. The investigating officer from the California highway patrol office had not made an official report late this morning. Identity of the girl was not made until several hours after the mishap. Mrs. Judith White of Placentia, sister of the girl and at whose home the victim had resided for the past three months, made the identification this morning at the Backs, Terry and Campbell mortuary where the bodies were brought. Lived Here 18 Years Holland is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Holland, 726 N. Zeyn street. He was born at Canyon City, Colorado, March 3, 1910, but had resided in Anaheim for the past 10 years. He was employed with his father in an electrical business here for some years. He was graduated from Anaheim union high school and attended Fullerton junior college. In addition to his parents he is survived by a sister, Mrs. C. S. Rounds of Coronado. The girl, a native of Arkansas, is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Philpott of Gentry, Arkansas, four sisters and four brothers. The sisters are Mrs. White of Placentia, Mrs. Opal Turner of Arkansas, Billie and Mary Lou Philpott of Tarton, California. The brothers are Ernest, Jesse, James and Joe Philpott, all living in Arkansas. Inquest will be held for both victims Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Backs, Terry and Campbell, Coroner Abbey announced. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Rites Held For Charles Gifford Last rites for Charles L. Gifford, 71, who passed away last Friday morning at his home on West Broadway, were conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeral home Monday afternoon. The Rev. J. P. Wear, pastor of the Nazarene church, officiated assisted by the Rev. Cora B. Isham, former pastor. Interment was at Evergreen cemetery. Gifford har resided in Anaheim for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara B. Gifford; a sister, Mrs.-Samuel Pinkston of Fair Oaks, California, and two grandchildren. Willis Piloting Willis is believed to have been flying the airplane which brought death to himself and young Savyer. The latter was a student pilot. According to A. U. Hiett, witness, the plane was flying over a beanfield a short distance west Eddie Martin's airport when the motor cut off and the airplane dived into the field. The elder of the two youths was killed instantly and Sawyer summed before he could be removed from the wreckage. A. Jamieson and Merle Wolterte owners of the field in which the plane crashed, were the first to reach the scene. Small Girl Killed The Opp girl, daughter of M and Mrs. Fred W. Opp of CoMesa, received fatal injuries while the automobile in which she was riding collided with another at intersection in Costa Mesa. Drivers of the cars were Alfred Cooke and Mrs. Hanna Carr both of Costa Mesa. Both drive were injured as were Mrs. Cooke her daughter, Margaret, and LeBell Opp, sister of the dead girl. Owens, 19 years of age, was killed in a collision at Seal Beach He was riding as a hitch-hill with Harold Walden, 22, sailor; the U.S.S. Saratoga when Waten's automobile and another driver by C.E. Spurrier of Los Angeles crashed together. The Huntington Beach youth head was so badly crushed that identification was not made until Monday when Miss Marjorie Parker of Huntington Beach viewed the remains at a Long Beach mortuary. Injured Employee of City Improve Condition of W. E. Sims, 881 Claudina street; employee of city who was seriously injured Monday is better today; attack of the Anaheim sanitarium repair He is suffering from a fracture skull. Sims was injured when struck on the head by a nozzle of a hose he was using to fill the tank of fatally hurt Monday morning. Plans Program A program of musical numbers and readings was provided by the Corona Townsend club for members of the Anaheim club last Tuesday evening. John Cubley was in charge of the entertainment. Next Tuesday evening "The Mountainers of Possum Trot Hollow" will present a two-act program for the Anaheim Townsend club. The affair will be held at the clubhouse, 210 S. Clemenine street. Fifteen persons are in the cast and the program will last a little more than an hour. Refreshments will be served during intermission, it was said., and admission is free. Man Faces Charge of Drunken Driving Their attention attracted by the weaving manner in which he was driving his automobile on Los Angeles street shortly before midnight Monday, Anaheim officers arrested Richard L. Brewer, 43, of Glendale and charged him with driving while intoxicated. Brewer was later released under bond of $100 to appear before City Judge Frank Tausch August 30 at 9 o'clock. ASK JURY TRIAL Loren Crawford and Arden Crawford, charged wiht drunk and battery and drunk driving and simple assault, respectively, pleaded not guilty Saturday when arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch. Jury trial was set for September 24. Big Jewfish Caught by Anaheim Youth A jewfish weighing 200 pounds was caught on a barge off Huntington Beach last Friday by George Rainey, Anaheim youth. Using regulation jewfish tackle Rainey battled for some 20 minutes before he landed the huge fish. The catch was more than five feet in length and is the biggest the youth has made this summer. Rainey was accompanied on the fishing trip by his father, Thomas O. Rainey, rancher living on West La Palma street. Girl Injured When Struck by Machine Poleta Phillips, 16, of 615 S. Olive street was slightly injured yesterday afternoon when she was struck by an automobile driven by Augustine Perez Cuevas, 317 W. Santa Ana street. The accident occurred in the 100 block on West Center street, police records show. The girl was crossing the street when struck by the car, it was reported to police. Rites are Held for Mrs. Rorer Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Stella J. Rorer, 48, afternoon from the Hilgen funeral home with the Rev. Kells Swenerton, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, Eastern Star service were held at the chapel also. Mrs. Rorer, wife of Grover Rorer, railroad agent, passed away Sunday evening. She had lived Anaheim for one and a half yeah. In addition to her husband, she survived by her parents, Mr. Mrs. George W. Weimer, Marla Iowa; five brothers and one sister. Pallbearers were A. P. Brown, Victor W. LaMont, ChaGriffith, Earl Jackson, Carroll Cone and Benjamin F. Chase. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY. Now in Its 67th Year 259 East Center Street NUMBER 45 Anaheim Schools Given PWA Grant Federal Government Approves Application for $252,818 for Building Program Effecting Seven Structures Fulfillment of hopes of the Anaheim elementary school board for the construction of two new school buildings and reconstruction of the other five school buildings in the elementary system is seen today following receipt of word yesterday from Washington that the Public Works Administration has approved the school district's application for a grant. P. W. A. announced that $252,818 had been set aside for Anaheim schools. Five Injured In Auto Accidents Reckless Driving Charge is Filed Against Anaheim Man After Crash Five persons were injured, three of them pedestrians, and one man was arrested for reckless driving as the result of traffic accidents in Anaheim during the past week end. J. Santos Acosta, 28, of 1041 Patt street was booked at the police station Saturday morning for reckless driving as an aftermath of an accident Friday night at the inter- Plans for the building program are still in the formative stage, according to a statement made last evening by Miss E. Kate Rea, clerk of the school board. However, previous discussions by the board members indicate that construction will be started on the cafeteria and shop buildings for the new Fremont school, construction of the main building at Fremont construction of the new Benjamin Franklin school and remodeling of the present Citron school to be part of Fremont as soon as possible. Plans for the four projects have been started and are in varied stages of development; Miss Rea said. Project is Large The building project, when completed, which include new build- Willis Piloting is believed to have been the airplane which brought him himself and young Sawyer the latter was a student According to A. U. Hiett, at the plane was flying over field a short distance west of Martin's airport when the out off and the airplane landed into the field. Holder of the two youths was instantly and Sawyer succeeded before he could be removed from the wreckage. A. H. Hannon and Merle Wolverton, of the field in which the crashed, were the first to see scene. Small Girl Killed Opp girl, daughter of Mr. Ms. Fred W. Opp of Costa received fatal injuries when homobile in which she was collided with another at an station in Costa Mesa. Driving cars were Alfred A. and Mrs. Hanna Carroll, Costa Mesa. Both drivers injured as were Mrs. Cooke, Eghter, Margaret, and Leah App, sister of the dead girl. As 19 years of age, was killed collision at Seal Beach. Is riding as a hitch-hiker Harold Walden, 22, sailor of S. S. Saratoga when Wald-automobile and another drive C. E. Spurrier of Los Angeles together. Huntington Beach youth's was so badly crushed that location was not made until when Miss Marjorie Park-Huntington Beach viewed mains at a Long Beach city. Red Employee City Improved edition of W. E. Sims, 881 S. na street; employee of the who was seriously injured is better today, attaches Anaheim sanitarium report, suffering from a fractured was injured when struck head by a nozzle of a hose using to fill the tank of the grader on which he was Man After Crash Five persons were injured, three of them pedestrians, and one man was arrested for reckless driving as the result of traffic accidents in Anaheim during the past week end. J. Santos Acosta, 28, of 1041 Patt street was booked at the police station Saturday morning for reckless driving as an aftermath of an accident Friday night at the intersection of Palm and Center streets in which Joyce Marie Stump, 10, of North Long Beach was injured. The child received several pelvic fractures and her condition is reported serious, but slightly improved. According to reports to police the girl was crossing the street, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Travis Cushman, when she was struck by Acosta's automobile. Cushman signed a complaint Saturday morning charging Acosta with reckless driving. He pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch and was given a six-months suspended sentence under probation. Terms of the probation provided that Acosta pay for all doctor's and hospital bills incurred by the girl as the result of the mishap. Shortly before noon Saturday Mrs. Henrietta Odenwalder, 912 E. Broadway was struck as she crossed the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets by a car driven by Mrs. Emma Aherns, 421 E. Broadway. L. M. Burgess, 314½ S. Vine street, suffered a broken shoulder and minor injuries Sunday evening when he was struck by a motorcycle operated, police said, by Don J. Faulk of Beaumont. The accident occurred at Los Angeles and Chestnut streets. Faulk and his companion, Frank Shaler of San Bernardino, were also slightly hurt. Riley Speaks to Kiwanis Members Harry D. Riley, third district supervisor, was the speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club at the Elks clubhouse, discussing various phases of county government. One of the principal issues facing the supervisors at this time is the new Fremont school, construction of the main building at Fremont construction of the new Benjamin Franklin school and remodeling of the present Citron school to be part of Fremont as soon as possible. Plans for the four projects have been started and are in varied stages of development, Miss Rea said. Project is Large The building project, when completed, which include new buildings on the site of the old Fremont school and the inclusion of the present Citron school as a part of Fremont, the erection of a new school to be located at the corner of Water and Janss streets to be called Benjamin Franklin school and to replace the present Citron school, and the remodeling of George Washington, Broadway, Horace Mann, La Palma and Lincoln schools. The district already owns the property on which the Franklin building is to be constructed. The government's grant of $252,818 represented 45 per cent of the cost of the entire program, Miss Rea pointed out. Last June residents of Anaheim approved a bond issue of $195,000 for the reconstruction of the Fremont school. This amount, together with accumulations over a period of years in the building fund, will bring the total amount to approximately $561,800. Entire Cost $561,800 Cost of the Fremont building, without the cafeteria and shop buildings, will be approximately $195,000. The cost of the new Franklin school on Water street has not been estimated. The balance of the total fund of $561,800 will be used in the reconstruction of other elementary buildings to bring them up to the requirements of the state department of architecture. The school board's building plans were formulated several years ago, but bond issues for the work had been defeated twice before the election last June when residents supported the program to rebuild Fremont school. That building is now virtually demolished, clearing the way for the new structure as soon as plans are completed and approved. Rotarian Reports On World Cruise City Improved A station of W. E. Sims, 881 S. Ana street; employee of the who was seriously injured by is better today, attaches Anaheim sanitarium report, suffering from a fractured head by a nozzle of a hose using to fill the tank of the grader on which he was injured man has been in the city of the city for several The accident occurred at Ana and West streets short-reare noon Monday. Res are Held for Mrs. Rorer General services were conducted Mrs. Stella J. Rorer, 48, this noon from the Hilgenfeld home with the Rev. R. Swenerton, pastor of the Temple Methodist church, being Eastern Star services held at the chapel also. Rorer, wife of Grover L. railroad agent, passed away evening. She had lived in him for one and a half years. Edition to her husband, she is led by her parents, Mr. and George W. Weimer, Marcus, five brothers and one sister: bearers were A. P. M., Victor W. LaMont, Charles N., Earl Jackson, Carroll D. and Benjamin F. Chase. Riley Speaks to Kiwanis Members Harry D. Riley, third district supervisor, was the speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club at the Elks clubhouse, discussing various phases of county government. One of the principal issues facing the supervisors at this time is that of readjustment of salaries for county employees, he said, adding he had made a study of salaries in adjacent counties as a basis of consideration. In touching on the duties of the various departments Riley said that 25 per cent of the county's population is, receiving government assistance in some manner. He also explained the state's new old-age pension law. During his remarks the supervisor touched briefly on all of the 36 governmental departments of the county. Permit for House Issued This Week A building permit was issued during the past week to J. O. Grady for the construction of a dwelling and garage to cost $6,200 at 549 S. Citron street. It was one of four permits issued during the week having a total valuation of $7417. Other permits were granted to Joe Leber for a $300 garage and porch at 225 N. Resh street, Helen F. Johnston, for a re-roof job at 709 N. Sabina street costing $117, and Richard F. Wise for an addition to 836 N. Clementine street costing $800. Rotarian Reports On World Cruise Poor labor conditions abroad the S. S. Van Buren, the ship on which he took a world cruise as ship's surgeon, were described to members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Dr. H. D. Newkirk. Ill members of the crew were denied proper medical treatment until Dr. Newkirk forced the issue with the captain, he said. Music entertainment was furnished by Edward Backs and E. H. Bloodow. The latter sang two compositions by Dr. Howard A. Tews, new member of the club, with Dr. Tews accompanying. H. H. Benjamin told of his recent fishing trip during which he caught a 167-pound swordfish and the Rev. J. B. Toomey of Catalina spoke briefly. Funeral Rites Held for Allen Pickett Funeral services were held Monday from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Allen R. Pickett, 53, who died last Friday. Burial was at Anaheim cemetery. Pickett, who lived here 14 years, is survived by his wife, Henrietta M. Pickett, two brothers and two sisters.