anaheim-gazette 1937-12-09

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII Chamber Starts Drive to Obtain More Enrollees Campaign Will Continue for Month; Harry Macres Directs Workers Concentrated efforts to obtain new members for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce were started Monday under the direction of John A. Morgan, secretary. The membership campaign will last throughout the month of December and it is the goal of the chamber to obtain 100 new members by the first of the new year. New members obtained during the month will be honored at the luncheon meeting which will be held at the Elks clubhouse on Jan. 13. This will be the first of a series of monthly luncheon meetings for all members of the chamber of commerce. Chairman of the membership committee during the drive is Harry Macres. He is being assisted by Louis H. Hoskins and Miss Irene Case as sub-chairmen and a group of members. President's Statement In discussing the drive President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., said, "Monday a number of believers in the chamber of commerce took the field to enlist new recruits for our organization. Our chamber has for WPA Crew to Start Work on Park Thursday A crew of 100 men will start work on the development of La Palma park a week from today. It was learned yesterday by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. Announcement was made to the city that a crew would be available Thursday by R. W. Phelps, field engineer for W. P. A. It was originally believed that W. P. A. would not be able to assemble a crew of laborers to start work on the park before the first of next year and Phelps' announcement came as a surprise to city officials. During the past week the city has had a small crew of workmen at the park site doing preliminary grading work and preparing the grounds for the W. P. A. crew: Boys' Conference Plans Completed Program Announced for Two Day Conclave of High School Youths The completed program of the Y. M. C. A. Older Boys' conference which will be held here Saturday and Sunday has been announced by J. B. Wilbur, secretary of the Last Rites Are Held Yesterday For George Reid Former Secretary of Local Chamber of Commerce Succumbs Sunday Directors and members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce as well as other residents of Anaheim paid final tribute afternoon to George W. Reid, 7 years of age, who passed away Sunday afternoon following an illness of several weeks. The chapel at Backs, Terry and Campbell mortuary was filled to capacity and numerous floral offering were banked around the casket in which lay the body of the man who served as secretary of the chamber of commerce for 14 years. The Rev. Thomas H. Walker pastor of the Presbyterian church of Anaheim, officiated at the services. He paid a glowing tribute to Reid's character and abilities. The Anaheim lodge of Elks was in charge of the services at the graveside at Anaheim cemetery, where Reid was laid to rest besides the remains of his wife who preceded him in death on January 21, 1933. Solos by Mrs. Ross Vocal selections were sung during the services by Mrs. Walter Chairman of the membership committee during the drive is Harry Macres. He is being assisted by Louis H. Hoskins and Miss Irene Case as sub-chairmen and a group of members. President's Statement In discussing the drive President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., said, "Monday a number of believers in the chamber of commerce took the field to enlist new recruits for our organization. Our chamber has for its sole purpose the promotion of the city's business and commercial welfare. These men are not going out on a charitable campaign nor for the solicitation of funds for the promotion of the interests of any one group, no matter how worthy. "Their purpose is one dedicated to the advancement of the city's prosperity and the prosperity of every man and woman earning his or her livelihood in this city. "I take this opportunity to thank these loyal workers for their time and energy and urge that those whose interest may have been passive study the activities of the chamber, acquaint themselves with its functions, learn of its accomplishments, then join to make a bigger and better Anaheim." Survey Is Made A survey of all businesses in the cit has been made and those not holding membership in the chamber listed. Workers have been assigned to interview each of their merchants and professional persons and seek their affiliation with the organization. Indications are that the membership drive will be successful. Several new members were obtained during the first few days of the campaign including Herb Eldred, Stephen Gallagher, Johnie Cyprien, Dr. Homer A. Nelson, Gordon's Flower Shop, Superior Radio Service, Howe's Brownbilt Shoe Store and Service Roofing Company. Members of the chamber who are serving under Macres, Hoskins and Miss Case are L. C. Herron, E. P. Hapgood, H. E. W. Barnes, Harry Pearson, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Wayne Griggs, L. H. Loudon, Fred Robins, F. F. Flower, Les Moon, Q. H. Renner, Carroll D. Cone, Frank Tausch, Leo J. Priis, Harry Campbell, Henry Adams and A. C. Riutcel. Plans Completed Program Announced for Two Day Conclave of High School Youths The completed program of the Y. M. C. A. Older Boys' conference which will be held here Saturday and Sunday has been announced by J. B. Wilbur, secretary of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A. More than 450 high school boys from southern California will be in attendance. The conference will open with registration at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning. At 10:10 o'clock the opening assembly will be held at the high school auditorium with Harold A. Wagner, program secretary of the Pacific Southwest area council of Y. M. C. A., presiding. After preliminary exercises Dr. Bruce R. Baxter, president of Willamette university, will deliver the first of his three addresses. He will speak on the conference's theme: "To Think Without Confusion, Clearly." Discussion Groups Discussion groups will meet between 11:20 and 12:30 o'clock with the luncheon at the high school cafeteria and Calvary Baptist church scheduled for 12:45. Afternoon discussion groups will start at 1:45 o'clock and last until 3 when the recreation period will open. Following a 6:30 dinner the evening assembly will open at 7:15 o'clock with the forum period un- (Continued on page 8) Tree Surgery by W.P.A.Rejected The city of Anaheim will have to revise its project of tree surgery and replacement work as the result of changes in regulations of WPA, Engineer E. P. Hapgood learned early this week when the application was returned from Santa Ana. The project is to be a continuation of one already in progress, but which is operating under the old rules. No allotments will be made for maintenance work in the future, Hapgood was informed. This means that the application will be of Anaheim, officiated at the services. He paid a glowing tribute to Reid's character and abilities. The Anaheim lodge of Elks was in charge of the services at the graveside at Anaheim cemetery; where Reid was laid to rest beside the remains of his wife who preceded him in death on January 21, 1933. Solos by Mrs. Ross Vocal selections were sung during the services by Mrs. Walter Ross and a squad of cadets from St. Catherine's Military school formed a guard of honor around the bier. Reid resigned as secretary of the chamber of commerce on October 1 after serving in that capacity for 14 years. He was a native of Duquoin, Illinois, and spent his life in chamber of commerce and school work. He spent many years in southern and eastern states before coming to California 20 years ago. On arriving in California, Reid became secretary of the chamber of commerce at Delano, coming from that city to Anaheim where he made his home until his death. Builds Chamber Mon and women who have been active in the affairs of Anaheim chamber credit Reid with making it one of the best organizations of its kind in the state. He was also an important factor in the success of the California Valencia Orange show which was held in Anaheim during the early summer for several years. Surviving him are two sons, two grandchildren, two sisters and a brother. The sons are Willis Reid of Compton and George W.H. Reid, of Houston, Texas. The grandchildren are Mrs. Rudolp J.Feo of Hollywood and Miss Laura Mae Reid of Inglewood Mrs. C.F.Rowland of St.Louis and Mrs.Nellie Reed of Duquoin are the sisters and Will Reid of Duquolin is the brother. Pallbearers for the funeral services yesterday were Harry O Arthur, Sr., Victor G.Loly, L.B Loudon, Harry D.Riley, H.E.W Barnes and F.A.Yungbluth. Eight Resident Seek Citizenship Members of the chamber who are serving under Macres, Hoskins and Miss Case are L. C. Herron, E. P. Hapgood, H. E. W. Barnes, Harry Pearson, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Wayne Griggs, L. H. Loudon, Fred Robins, F. F. Flower, Les Moon, Q. H. Renner, Carroll D. Cone, Frank Tausch, Leo J. Friis, Harry Campbell, Henry Adams and A. C. Riutcel. Pictures of Dam Shown Rotarians Members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon saw pictorial views of Boulder dam, the Grand canyon, Mead lake and the Colorado river when Edwin C. Garwood displayed colored motion pictures of that area. Garwood is manager of the mercantile division of the United Air Lines and was presented by E. P. Hapgood, program chairman. Other features of the meeting were the announcement by M. A. Gauer of the Y.M.C.A. older boys' conference to be held here this week end and a plea for membership in the chamber of commerce by John A. Morgan, secretary. Property is Stolen While Auto Parked Theft of property valued at $10 from his parked automobile Sunday night was reported to Anaheim police Monday by Mel LarSON, 920 N. Philadelphia street. Included in the loot were a blanket, a suede leather jacket, windshield wiper assembly and a political science textbook. Memorial Services are Held by Lodge Tribute was paid Sunday by members of the Anaheim lodge of Elks to members of the organization who have died, with Judge Marshall McComb as the principal speaker. The memorial ritual was presented by officers of the lodge. Special music for the occasion was furnished by the Elks glee club, with a solo by Don Cram. August Wippermann Services are Held Funeral services for August Wipperman, 86, who passed away Friday were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Little Church of the Flowers at Forest Lawn Memorial park in Glendale. Wipperman, a native of Germany, had lived in Anaheim since 1929. He is survived by his widow, Caroline M. Wipperman, and four daughters. Eight Resident Seek Citizenship Eight residents of Anaheim are among the 57 Orange county people who will appear in superior court December 15 to take their naturalization examinations. The winter's class is one of the largest in the history of the county. Those from Anaheim seeking citizenship and the nations from which they came are Frederick Engel (Germany), Felix C. Philippe (France), Edward Redlin (Poland), Josef Leber (Austria), Mrs. Notburga Leber (Austria), Dr. Edward F. Cain (Canada), Johann Rix (Germany), and Mr Helena A. Lenain (Belgium). Jail Man After Suicide Attempt Robert G. Elmore, 23, 5 Chestnut street, is in the courthouse serving a 30-day sentence after pleading guilty Friday before City Judge Frank Tausch to charge of disturbing the peace. The man was arrested about 9:30 last Thursday night, so three hours after his sister-in-law had called police, saying Elmer had attempted to take his life by cutting his wrists. Police searched for him at the time, but were unable to find the man. Later, sister-in-law called police again. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1937 Rites Are Read Yesterday For George Reid Secretary of Local Chamber of Commerce incurumbs Sunday ars and members of the Chamber of Commerce is other residents of Anaheim final tribute yesterday to George W. Reid, 70 age, who passed away afternoon following an of several weeks. The Backs, Terry and Campanuary was filled to capacious floral offerings laked around the casket in by the body of the man loved as secretary of the of commerce for 14 Ev. Thomas H. Walker, the Presbyterian church im, officiated at the service paid a glowing tribute character and abilities. Anaheim lodge of Elks was in if the services at the at Anaheim cemetery reid was laid to rest beside sons of his wife who preeminent in death on January colos by Mrs. Ross selections were sung dur-services by Mrs. Walter SANTA ANA MAY PRESENT PLAN OF OWNERSHIP OF SEWER LINE That the city of Santa Ana is receptive to the idea of owning and controlling section one of the joint outfall sewer district on a similar basis as Anaheim has informally proposed in connection with section two, was indicated last night by Joseph P. Smith, Santa Ana's representative on the executive board of the district. Smith declared that his remarks were not being made officially and Boys Honored at Football Dinner High School P.-T. A. Gives Annual Banquet for Team Members Football players of Anaheim union high school were honored last Thursday evening when more than 300 men and women filled to capacity the school's cafeteria where the annual banquet for the gridders was staged by the Parent-Teachers association of the high school. Mrs. Walter Ross president of the P.-T. A., was chairman of the evening. More than 80 youngsters were the guests of honor at the event which featured an old-fashioned turkey dinner, an address by Leo Calland coach of San Diego State that his council has not discussed the matter as a body. He added that he had talked to several individual members of the Santa Ana council and all had expressed informal approval of the project. The Santa Ana councilmar would not commit himself to any definite plan of operations, but said that it would probably be based upon the agreements between Anaheim and other participants in section two of the line if the proposed agreement becomes a fact. The executive board requested that Smith ask the city council of Santa Ana to prepare and submit a tentative proposal which may be studied by the various member cities and sanitary districts. No Action on Plan Leo J. Sheridan, Anaheim's representative, discussed to some detail the tentative terms of the proposal worked out by himself and City Engineer E. P.Hapgood, Sheridan pointed out that the Anaheim city council has not yet taken action on his proposal. Hapgood and Nat Neff, however, have contacted several of the other members in section two and most of them have shown favorable interest in the plan. It is expected that the Anaheim council will discuss and perhaps act on the plan at the next regular meeting next Tuesday evening. Burglars Obtain Money From O Firm; Open S Offices of Two Company Here Entered During Saturday Night That Anaheim as well as cities of southern California be troubled with thefts, robberies and burglaries this winter in the case last year was in this week when burglars into the offices of two oil buting companies and attempt to enter a private home. All incidents occurred last Saturday according to police r. The same burglar or burgler broke into and entered the office of Shipkey and Pearson, directors of Rio Grande gasoline the Home Oil Company, Assisted products distributors, believe. Both concerns are listed in the 1400 block on West Way. Nearly $200 Stolen Shipkey and Pearson suffered the only loss. This in the office of that company opened and between $190 and in currency removed. A cerable amount of checks had been placed in the safe not disturbed by the crimor nor was anything else in their ing moved. The safe was Resident Ek Citizenship residents of Anaheim are officiated at the service paid a glowing tribute to the character and abilities of the lodge of Elks was in off the services at the at Anaheim cemetery did was laid to rest beside his wife who preeminence in death on January colos by Mrs. Ross elections were sung duringservices by Mrs. Walter a squad of cadets from Sherine's Military school guard of honor around presigned as secretary of member of commerce on 1 after serving in that for 14 years. He was a of Duquoin, Illinois, and life in chamber of comed school work. He spent years in southern and easts before coming to Cali-years ago. driving in California, Reid secretary of the chambererce at Delano, coming it city to Anaheim where his home until his death. Builds Chamber and women who have been the affairs of the Anaamber credit Reid with one of the best organiof its kind in the state. Also an important factor success of the California Orange show which was Anaheim during the early for several years. ing him are two sons, two children, two sisters and a The sons are Willis E. Compton and George W. of Houston, Texas. The children are Mrs. Rudolph of Hollywood and Miss Mae Reid of Inglewood. F. Rowland of St. Louis. Nellie Reed of Duquoin sisters and Will Reid of is the brother. carers for the funeral ser-esterday were Harry C. Sr., Victor G. Loly, L. H. Harry D. Riley, H. E. W. and F. A. Yungbluth. At Resident Ek Citizenship residents of Anaheim are last Thursday evening when more than 300 men and women filled to capacity the school's cafeteria where the annual banquet for the gridders was staged by the Parent-Teachers association of the high school. Mrs. Walter Ross president of the P.-T. A., was chairman of the evening. More than 80 youngsters were the guests of honor at the event which featured an old-fashioned turkey dinner, an address by Leo Calland, coach of San Diego State college, and motion pictures of some of the Colonists' football contests. Kennedy Toastmaster John B. Kennedy presided as toastmaster for the evening, with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker asking the invocation. Kennedy called upon Henry Ramm, president of the high school board of trustees, and Charles H. Mann, mayor of the city of Anaheim, and each responded with short talks congratulating the football boys, the coaches and the school. After regaling his audience with numerous humorous stories of his experiences as a football player and later as a coach Calland, the principal speaker of the evening spoke more seriously about the game."Football", he said,"is the only game of its kind.In no other sport do we have the fighting team type of game with 11 men on each team." In discussing how a coach selects the men for his team, the speaker declared that all coaches look for three attributes in a youth addition to his natural ability.The first is moral courage,the second is headwork,and the third is teamwork. Important Factors Each of these three factors are of great importance, Calland declared.No player can be topnotch unless he possesses them all.Letters to both varsity and class B athletes were presented by Superintendent J. A. Clayes after Coach Dick Glover had introduced the varsity squad and Coach Dick Ryan had presented the lightweight team members.Squad members presented each coach with a gift. As the closing feature of the evening George Hedstrom, high school faculty member, presented pictures of some of Anaheim's football games this fall.The films were taken by the Rev.James Nevin, football-and camera enthusiast. Happled to submit to WPA an application for federal grant to assist in rebuilding four miles of the line on section two.The sponsor's share of the project is estimated at $94,400. Application Presented Happold has already submitted an application based upon reconstruction of two and three-quarters miles of the line and it has been approved by Santa Ana and San Diego officials.Its is the consensus of opinion of the board that it would be more advisable to repair the four miles, especially if Anaheim becomes the owner of the line. New officers for the executive board were elected last night with Smith named to succeed Sheridan as chairman.Edward Chaffee was elected vice chairman and Grover Walters of Fullerton, re-elected secretary. Kiwanians Stage Christmas Party in the 1400 block on West way. Nearly $200 Stolen Shipkey and Pearson co-suffered the only loss.The in the office of that company opened and between $190 and in currency removed.A cerulean amount of checks had been placed in the safe not disturbed by the crimson nor was anything else in the moved.The safe was by knocking off the dial to heavy instrument and pushing the pin, investigating or declared. Officers expressed the ode that the criminals were fright shortly after they entered Home Oil company's office fled without attempting to die safe.Nothing in there was disturbed, police were entranced was gained to buildings by the safe method investigators found.A wince the rear door of each building broken out, allowing the b to insert his arm and open door from inside the building. Fingerprints Sought Deputy Sheriff Russell R investigated both burglaries attempt to find fingerprint footprints. The burglary at Shipke Pearson's was discovered 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning while that at the Home Office was discovered a few later. The attempted house be occurred at the residence of Zlaket, 549 N. Bush street day night.Zlaket informed that an ice pick had been in an effort to pry open a window, but that the burglary not successful in entering dwelling. Three Injured Accident Surveillance Two young men and an heim woman were slighted and the front porch private dwelling badly d in an automobile accident intersection of Wilhelm Philadelphia streets about o'clock Sunday afternoon automobiles were involved collision. Resident Citizenship Presidents of Anaheim are the 57 Orange county people will appear in superior December 15 to take their examination. This class is one of the largest history of the county. From Anaheim seeking ship and the nations from they came are Frederick J. Germany), Felix C. Phil-France), Edward Redlich), Josef Leber (Austria), Ottoburga Leber (Austria), Edward F. Cain (Canada), Rix (Germany), and Mrs. A. Lenain (Belgium). Man After Suicide Attempt Art G. Elmore, 23, 540 at street, is in the county of St. Thursday night, some hours after his sister-in-law killed police, saying Elmore tempted to take his life by his wrists. Police searched at the time, but were unfind the man. Later, the law called police again. Holmes Bishop to Direct Farm Group Holmes Bishop, Orange rancher, was Monday elected president of the Associated Farmers of California, Inc., at the close of that organization's convention at San Jose. He will serve one year. Bishop has been a leader in farm activities in Orange county for several years. As president of the Associated Farmers of California he will direct one of the most important farmers' organizations in the state. Vic LaMont Chosen Leader of R. A. M. New officers of the Royal Arch Masons, Anaheim chapter 125, will be installed on January 6 following their election last week, it was announced this week. Victor W. LaMont will guide the chapter as high priest. Other officers include Cortez Hoskins king; Leo J. Friis, scribe; Carl Marten, treasurer; and F. LeRoy Marsh, secretary. LaMont succeeds Glen Butcher. Kiwanians Stage Christmas Party The annual Christmas dinner party of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday evening was attended by more than 150 members of the club, their wives and friends. A varied program was presented by members of the group, with Charles H. Mann acting as master of ceremonies. Kiwanians who took part in the program included President William Webb, Charles Schutz, Fred Schmidt, Leon Wray, George Henry, John Cyprien, Steve Gallagher, Max Henderson, Charles Atwell and Glen Merrill. Dr. H. A. Nelson, fourth division lieutenant-governor, presented President Webb with a shotgun as a gift from the service club. Oil is Stolen from Pumphouse Tuesday Breaking into a pumphouse at the corner of Santa Ana and East streets Tuesday night, burglars stole a 15-gallon drum of oil, it was reported to Anaheim police. The oil was the property of George C. Allen, owner of the pumphouse. The lock to the building was twisted off with a bar. Value of the oil was set at $4.50. Mrs. Florence J. Swop Takes Life in J Mrs. Florence J. Swop of the late Claude L. Swop former resident of Ana-leaped to her death from Angeles hotel last Thursday left notes saying she was less and had a crippled m support. In another note Mrs. asked that no funeral service conducted. The wish will lowe, it was said. Mrs. was 45 years of age. Gazette THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 Burglarls Obtain Money From Oil Firm; Open Safe Prices of Two Companies Here Entered During Saturday Night That Anaheim as well as other cities of southern California will troubled with thefts, robberies and burglaries this winter as was case last year was indicated a week when burglaries broke on the offices of two oil distriting companies and attempted enter a private home. All three incidents occurred last Saturday according to police records. The same burglar or burglar like into and entered the offices Shipkey and Pearson, distributor of Rio Grande gasoline, and Home Oil Company, Associat-products distributors, police force. Both concerns are located the 1400 block on West Broadway. Nearly $200 Stolen Shipkey and Pearson concern ered the only loss. The safe the office of that company was used and between $190 and $200 currency removed. A consid-able amount of checks which been placed in the safe were disturbed by the criminals, was anything else in the build-moved. The safe was opened Griffith to Serve on Traffic Safety Committee Charles E. Griffith has accepted an invitation to serve as a member of the Southern California Committee for Establishment of a Traffic Safety Engineering bureau which will work with the State department of public works. Others from Orange county who will also serve are E. B. Sharpley of Santa Ana, E. L. Crawford of Laguna Beach and A. W. McBride of La Habra. Stores Crowded For Hostess Day Event Proves Successful as Many Visitors Drawn to Business Houses Hostess Day made its debut in Anaheim today with a marked degree of success. Members of the Anaheim Ebell club were in about 100 stores throughout the city today as official hostesses and greeted several hundreds of women who were drawn to the city by the event. The program, which is planned as an annual affair, was stage through the cooperation of the Anaheim Merchants association and the Ebell club of this city Each of the business houses it which a hostess provided paid it School Building Project Will Be Started Monday Cerfract is Let for First Unit to Long Beach Contractor Breaking of ground for the first unit of the $560,000 building program of the Anaheim elementary school district is expected to take place next Monday following action of the school board in accepting the bid of W. J. Esser of Long Beach for construction of the first unit. Esser was granted the contract after submitting a low bid of $39,-275. Eleven other contracting firms submitted bids for the job. First Unit The first unit to be constructed is the cafeteria and shop building of the John C. Fremont structure. It will be built facing South Citron street immediately north of the present Citron street school. The latter structure will be remodeled at a later date along the same general lines of the new building and will be used as the domestic science room for Fremont school. Other concerns who bid on the job were Arthur Pinner of Los Angeles, Stark & Schmidt of Santa Ana, Thermon Means, Santa Ana, W. E. Allen, Long Beach, Peter Shelley, Los Angeles, A.V. Van Nearly $200 Stolen Shipkey and Pearson concern the only loss. The safe the office of that company was named and between $190 and $200 currency removed. A considable amount of checks which I been placed in the safe were disturbed by the criminals, was anything else in the buildmoved. The safe was opened knocking off the dial with a voy instrument and pushing out pin, investigating officers clared. Officers expressed the opinion at the criminals were frightened early after they entered the Home Oil company's offices and without attempting to open safe. Nothing in the office is disturbed, police were told. Entrance was gained to both buildings by the safe method, instigators found. A window in rear door of each building was taken out, allowing the burglar insert his arm and open the door inside the building. Fingerprints Sought Deputy Sheriff Russell R. Lutes investigated both burglaries in an attempt to find fingerprints or prints. The burglary at Shipkey and Parson's was discovered about 4:00 o'clock Sunday morning, while that at the Home Oil company was discovered a few hours later. The attempted house burglary occurred at the residence of G. N. Kaket, 549 N. Bush street, Saturday night. Zlaket informed police at an ice pick had been used an effort to pry open a screen window, but that the burglar was not successful in entering the selling. Three Injured In Accident Sunday Two young men and an Anaheim woman were slightly injured and the front porch of a private dwelling badly damaged an automobile accident at the intersection of Wilhelmina and Philadelphia streets about 3:30 clock Sunday afternoon. Three automobiles were involved in the collision. Friends Invited The plan under which the hostesses operated was for each of the hostesses to send personal invitations to 10 of her friends who are not members of the Ebbel club to visit the hostess at the store to which she was assigned. The hostess then shows her guest through the store, explaining features of the business and assisting the visitor in selecting merchandise. In some of the larger stores two women served as hostesses during the day. Stores throughout the business area were well filled with customers during most of the day and many comments on commendation of the plan were heard. Each of the business houses participating in the Hostess Day event was designated by a place in the show windows and hostesses were ribbons distinguishing their positions in the store. Johanna Betz Is Called by Death Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Salem Evangelical church for Johanna Betz, 75, who passed away Sunday evening at the family home, 707 S. Lemon street. The Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. G. Schmid. Interment was in Fairhaven cemetery and Hilgenfeld funeral home was irrigated of success. Members of the Anaheim Ebbel club were in about 100 stores throughout the city today as official hostesses and greeted several hundreds of women who were drawn to the city by the event. The program, which is planned as an annual affair, was stageed through the cooperation of the Anaheim Merchants association and the Ebbel club of this city. Each of the business houses is which a hostess presided paid to the Ebbel club five dollars. The funds will be used by the Ebbel club's building committee in assisting to pay for the fine clubhouse now being erected at the corner of Clementine and Cypress streets. It is hoped to have the building completed this month and ready for dedication ceremonies early in the year. Friends Invited The plan under which the hostesses operated was for each of the hostesses to send personal invitations to 10 of her friends who are not members of the Ebbel club to visit the hostess at the store to which she was assigned. The hostess then shows her guest through the store, explaining features of the business and assisting the visitor in selecting merchandise. In some of the larger stores two women served as hostesses during the day. Stores throughout the business area were well filled with customers during most of the day and many comments on commendation of the plan were heard. Each of the business houses participating in the Hostess Day event was designated by a place in the show windows and hostesses were ribbons distinguishing their positions in the store. Cafeteria and Shops Included in the new building, which will be fire-resistant wood frame stucco with an all-concrete base, will be a cafeteria, kitchen, metal and wood shops, mechanical drawing and finishing rooms, lumber and metal storage rooms and toiletts. It will be 120 feet in length. Cafeteria table sand installation of some school equipment is included in the contract, it was said. The board will seek an advance grant of 25 per cent of the total cost of the reconstruction project to insure that work will proceed immediately. It was declared. Plans for the building were designed by Marshal, Smith & Powell, Los Angeles architects. Forger of Check Is Arrested Here Preliminary examination of Terill Leon Hendricks, 22-year old National City youth charged with forgery, will be held before City Judge Tausch Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. The youth was arrested Tuesday afternoon and arraigned before Judge Tausch Wednesday. Hendricks was arrested when he attempted to pass a $5 check at F. A. Yungbluth's store that was signed with the name of M. E. Beebe, Clayton Allen, employee at the store, became suspicious and called police. The youth admitted the check was forged and confessed to passing another at Orange earlier in the day. Two young men and an Anaheim woman were slightly injured and the front porch of a private dwelling badly damaged in an automobile accident at the intersection of Wilhelmina and Philadelphia streets about 3:30 clock Sunday afternoon. Three automobiles were involved in the collision. Injured were Mrs. Nancy Ann Moore, 321 S. Olive street, Clay Jones, 22, and Harold G. Jones, both of Upland. All were taken to the Anaheim sanitarium for first aid treatment. The automobiles were driven by Mrs. Moore and Clay Jones. After the collision Mrs. Jones' vehicle jumped a curb and crashed to the front porch at the home Harry Kohlbush, 302 E. Wilhelmina, badly damaging the arch. Jones' car struck a parked automobile owned by Williamolan. Police said the Jones boys had been drinking, but were not intoxicated. Florence J. Swope Takes Life in Jump Mrs. Florence J. Swope, widow of the late Claude L. Swope and former resident of Anaheim,aped to her death from a Los Angeles hotel last Thursday.She left notes saying she was penniss and had a crippled mother to support. In another note Mrs. Swope asked that no funeral services be conducted.The wish will be followed, it was said. Mrs. Swope was 45 years of age. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Salem Evangelical church for Johanna Betz, 75, who passed away Sunday evening at the family home, 707 S. Lemon street. The Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. G. Schmid. Interment was in Fairhaven cemetery and Hilgenfeld funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Betz, a native of Germany, resided in Anaheim for 25 years.She came to this country 50 years ago. She is survived by five daughters, two sons, three sisters and 10 grandchildren.The daughter: are Mrs. C. A. Zimmerman, Miss Stella Betz, Mrs. William Friese and Miss Lydia Betz, all of Anaheim, and Mrs. Felix Hebstreit of Garden Grove.The sons are Sam Betz and Fred Betz, both of Anaheim. Elderly Vagrant is Given Term in Jail John Nygren, 74 - year - old transient who has been around Anaheim for the past two years.was yesterday afternoon sentenced to jail for 30 days by City Judge Frank Tausch on a charge of vagrancy. County Chambers to Meet Next Tuesday The Associated Chamber of Commerce of Orange County will meet next Tuesday at Yorba Linda with "Orange County Agriculture in 1937" as the theme of the meeting. Robert D. Bacon of Buena Park Called Last rites were conducted yesterday afternoon from Hilgenfeld's funeral home for Robert D. Bacon, 72, of Buena Park, who passed away Monday.The Rev. Stanley Powles officiated and burial was in Loma Vista cemetery. Bacon is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. John Mitchell; two sons, James E. Bacon and Robert W. Bacon, of Buena Park; one brother, two sisters, and two grandchildren. Displays in Vacant Windows Requested Determined efforts are being made this week by John A. Morgan, chamber of commerce secretary, to have displays put in all vacant store windows during the Christmas season. Manufacturers near Anaheim selling products who wish to place displays are asked to contact L.C.Herron, president of the Anaheim Merchants association, or Morgan,the secretary said.