anaheim-gazette 1938-06-30

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII Office Aspirants Total 151 as Time For Filing Closes Only Three County Officers Unopposed at Primary Election, August 30 Andheim and Orange county residents will have an unusually long list of candidate from which to choose when the primary elections are held on August 30. A total of 151 men and women filed papers with County Clerk Basil J. Smith, during the filing period which ended last Saturday. Only three of the county officers up for reelection will be unopposed. Barring a highly improbable write-in campaign, County Clerk Smith, Assessor James Sleeper and Superintendent of Schools Ray Adkinson will be re-elected at the primaries. The complete list of candidates follows: Superior Judge, Office No. 1—H. G. Ames, Anaheim, incumbent; James L. Davis, Santa Ana; James B. Tucker, Santa Ana. Superior Judge, Office No. 2—James L. Allen, Santa Ana, incumbent; Franklin G. West, Santa Ana; Kenneth E. Morrison, Santa Ana. Sheriff—Logan Jackson, incumc Grant Given for High School Gymnasium A Public Works administration grant of $27,000 to the Anaheim union high school district for use in construction of a unit of the gymnasium was one of three grants to Orange county announced last week. The others were for the Richfield elementary school and the Laguna canyon storm drain. The grant given the high school represents 45 per cent of the total cost of the building, estimated at $60,000. The high school district has already set aside a fund to provide its 55 per cent of the cost of the building. Pageant to Open Services at Park Anaheim Churches Combine To Present First of Union Meetings A patriotic pageant, "Religion and Liberty," will be presented at the Greek theater in Anaheim city park next Sunday evening as the first of the union church services to be held at the park Funeral Services Held Monday for Native Daughter Mrs. Sophie Matter Passed Away at Fullerton Home Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Matter, a native of Anaheim who died at her home on North Raymond avenue in Fullerton last Thursday night, were conducted Monday afternoon from the McAulay & Sutlers chapel in Fullerton. Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church of Anaheim, officiated and interment was in Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. Matter was 72 years of age. Mrs. Matter was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kroeger, who came to Anaheim in 1860 and were prominent in the early development of this city. They erected a home at 1109 E. Center street where Mrs. Matter was born and which is now the home of another daughter, Mrs Pauline Brunworth. Henry Kroeger also erected a building on Center street, near Lemon street which was the community's social hall for many years. Following her marriage to John Matter, Mrs. Matter lived in several southern California cities, frequently renting it. Anaheim Churches Combine To Present First of Union Meetings A patriotic pageant, "Religion and Liberty," will be presented at the Greek theater in Anaheim city park next Sunday evening as the first of the union church services to be held at the park every Sunday evening during the summer. The presentation will start at 7 o'clock. Combined choirs of the churches will form one big chorus under the direction of Mrs. Winifred Sloop. Leaders of other choirs will direct individual numbers. The NYA band will play the accompaniment for "The Stag Spangled Banner" and "America." The design of the pageant is to teach in as impressive manner as possible the emphatic truth that Religion and Liberty are closely dependent upon each other. To do this the various episodes in colonizing America will be introduced in living pictures. Each picture will show some incident in the life of the respective colony. Jamestown, Plymouth and other settlements will follow in their order until there comes the final picture of Benjamin Franklin appealing to the constitutional convention for a chaplain. Pastors of the various churches will be in the cast. The pageant is under the direction of Rev. W. Grant Smith, who has had years of experience in church pageantry. There will be no admission charge. Development of Park Progresses Workmen are making satisfactory progress in the development of the new La Palma park. Superintendent Rudy Boysen declared today in reporting on activity during the past week. Grass is beginning to show on the entire oval greeting which was seeded a few weeks ago. The sprinkler system has been installed on the bowling green, horse shoe and picnic areas and the section has been brought to grade. Curbings will be placed as soon as possible and the area put to seed, Boysen said. Accused Farmer Anaheim Boys Go To Osceola Today Thirty Anaheim boys left today with J. B. Wilbur, YMCA secretary, for Camp Osceola for the annual Anaheim and South Orange county older boys camp. The camp will close July 11. Going from this city we Herbert Strandt, Dick Alden, Bill Rinhardt, James Hein, Harold Wright, Gordon Morley, Harry Musser, Teddy Rinehart, Donald Hind, Dwight Fearn, Robert Richard, Jack Richard, John Heih, Bill Pearson, Bob Wilmsen, Lyle James Wagner, Ted Sheridan, Glenn Fry, Johnnie Hebson, Harry Vincent King, Duane Brown, Lynn Bush, Verne Cramer, Bob Smith, Fred Clow, Don Chamberlin and Bob Barnes. Leaders from Anaheim are Bill Llewellyn, Bill Ross, Jim Morris, George Dodge and Winston Shaver. Asserted Drunken Driver is Arrested Justin Suebert, 36 of California Hotel, Fullerton, is at liberty under bond of $200 pending his appearance in Anaheim city court July 9 to answer to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 8:30 o'clock Saturday night. Arresting officers said Suebert had driven his car against an auto owned by Wilbur Heil, 630 S. Palm street, which was parked at the front of his home. Methodist Pastors Are Returned Here Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, and Rev. William Rogatsky, pastor of the Broadway church, were returned to their pastorates over the past week end by the Methodist Episcopal church conference. Rev. Swenerton will deliver an Independence Day sermon next Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock. His subject will be "Whither America?" The White Temple church is cooperating with the patrolic pageant to be given at the city park next Sunday evening. Accused Farmer Commits Suicide George B. Maxwell, 47-year-old widower of Irvine, is dead, and the felony morals charge filed against him has been dropped. Maxwell committed suicide Friday morning at Dana Point. The Irvine man, a farmer, Orange county for the past years, was arrested last Thursday. He was accused of committing morals offense against a 22-year-old Orange youth after the latter had hitchhiked a ride with the man. Officers said six other youngsters had repelled similar advances by Maxwell again them. Maxwell had been released from jail under $3000 bond. He went to Dana Point where he placed the end of a revolver in his month and pulled the trigger. Fall from Boat is Fatal to Youth, 2 No inquest will be held in the accidental drowning of Angeorgi, 20, of Duarte at Balk Tuesday, Cornor Earl Abbey since yesterday. The youth fell from a boat near the pier and drown before his companion, Eugene Adams of Balboa Island, reached him. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1938 Rural Services Monday for Native Daughter Sophie Matter Passes away at Fullerton Home Thursday Rural services for Mrs. Sophie, native of Anaheim who her home on North Rayvenue in Fullerton last night, were conducted afternoon from the McSuters chapel in Fullertown. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Lutheran church of officiated and interment anaheim cemetery. Mrs. was 72 years of age. Matter was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry who came to Anaheim in were prominent in the development of this city. Detected a home at 1109 E. street where Mrs. Matter and which is now the another daughter, Mrs. Brunworth, Henry Kroeggdirected a building on Cenet, near Lemon street, as the community's social many years. 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"We will remain here until the supervisors tell us to leave," said Mrs. Spangler, as she and Mrs Mary Lyon, case aide, stayed in their office despite the fact that their pay had stopped a week before. The two women stood legally discharged—against the wishes of the supervisors—while Snow ex- Mary P. Kraemer Called by Death Placentia Resident for Past 43 Years Succumbs to Long Illness Mrs. Mary P. Kraemer passed away last night at St. Joseph hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kraemer was the widow of the late Benjamin Kraemer, who died in September of last year, and had resided for the past 43 years on Claimed his action in a seven-page letter to the county board, which was read Tuesday afternoon. Charges of "highly irregular" handling of funds by Mrs. Spangler, issuance by her of personal chacks without sufficient money to cover them, borrowing from subordinate employees, disloyalty and insubordination were made by Snow against this ousted assistant. Under existing law, a county ordinance giving the director absolute powers to discharge employees, Mrs. Spangler and Mrs. Lyons are without jobs. Refusal of the supervisors to take further action on the month-old battle came after a stormy late-afternoon session Tuesday. During the meeting Supervisors N. E. West and Harry Riley charged "meddling" by other board members. West and Riley were outspoken in their defense of the welfare department's director. They both charged that Chairman Willard Smith and Steele Finley are taking too much interest in Snow's personnel. Supervisor John Mitchell has so far remained more or less impartial in his attitude, although he did say Tuesday that "Snow's just thumbing his nose at the board of supervisors and I don't like it." Clyde Dillinger, Ex-Co- Shot by Son-in-Law Clings To Life Clyde Dillinger, 30-year ex-convict who claimed to cousin of the late John Dillinger to life this morning at Orange county hospital. He attendants reported this man that his condition is still cramping. In the meantime, his accusers assailant, Charles Calhoun, in the county jail pending an inquiry examination on July 7 charge of assault with intent commit murder. Should Dillinger die, the charge will be charged one of murder district attorney offices declared. Dillinger was shot last Saturday at Midway City, asserted Calhoun, who surrendered himself immediately to Hun-Beach police and sheriff's de- Calhoun is the son of Dill-49-year-old wife and also convict. Both men served the Arkansas state penitence it is said. The shooting occurred home of Earl Waffle, with Calhoun had been living for two weeks. Dillinger and development of this city, erected a home at 1109 E. street where Mrs. Matter and which is now the another daughter, Mrs. Brunworth, Henry Kroeger-rected a building on Cenet, near Lemon street, was the community's social many years. In her marriage to John Mrs. Matter lived in sew-ehern California cities, fi-lling on the orange ranch 30 years ago. Her died about 10 years after he moved to Fullerton. Matter was active in social for many years and was a of Grace parlor, Native of the Golden West. Children, eight grandchild-ree brothers and two sis-sive. The children are Matter, who made her with her mother, Henry Ventura, William Matong Beach, Louis Matter and George Matter of the brothers are William and Henry Kroeger of and Louis Kroeger of. The sisters are Mrs. Brunsworth of Anaheim St. Henrietta Schindler of special ousting of retiring at Harry Campbell and unofficial installation of St-Elect Louis Danz pro-musement for members of Rotary club last Monday L. T. McFadden, S. C. Dr. H. A. Johnston and Bigham were the digni-rite the rites. Bell was presented with set used during the past the sergeant-at-arms in ing fines. To Danz was miniature piano which will repossitory of similar con-dues by Rotarians during the year. Port of the international airport at San Francisco was Campbell, who with Sec.-C. P. Hapgood and M. A. represented the Anaheim used Farmer Placentia Resident for Past 43 Years Succumbs to Long Illness Mrs. Mary P. Kraemer passed away last night at St. Joseph hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kraemer was the widow of the late Benjamin Kraemer, who died in September of last year, and had resided for the past 43 years on the Pioneer ranch at Placentia. She was born on December 24, 1872, at St. Bonnet, France, and came to California 48 years ago. Five years later she settled on the Pioneer ranch which has been her home since. There will be recitation of the holy rosary at the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Mass will be said at St. Mary's Catholic church in Fullerton Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot at St. Sepulchre cemetery. Mrs. Kraemer is survived by nine children, six brothers, two sisters and eight grandchildren. Her children are Mrs. Victor Reis of Whittier, Mrs. Julian Allec of Anaheim Mrs. Robert Heffner of Santa Ana, Mrs. Elwood Hathaway of Norwalk, Mrs. Lucy Coniglio of San Marino, Mrs. John Willis, Miss Rosabelle Kraemer, William Kraemer and Ben H. Kraemer, all of Placentia. The six brothers are Joseph Allec, Eli Allec and Frederick Allec, all of France; John Allec, Joannens Allec and Eugene Allec, all of Placentia. The sisters are Mrs. Frances Martin of Placentia and Mrs. Rosalie Borel of Murrietta. Anniversary of Temple Honored Twenty-five years of occupancy in the present temple were celebrated last Friday evening by the Anaheim lodge No. 207, F. & A. M. A dinner was held prior to the business meeting, with 12 past masters as special guests. Past masters who were present included M. W. Martenet, Sr., Alonzo Alexander, George Jackson, William P. Webb, Thomas Lumsdon, Darrol Webb, William Kohl-enberger, Hugo Schulz, Arthur Chartres street. Five classrooms, a teacher's office and the office of the commandant, Lieut. C. A. Schmidt, will be on the ground floor. Dillinger was shot last S at Midway City, asserted Calhoun, who surrendered self immediately to Hun-Beach police and sheriff's de-Calhoun is the son of Dill-49-year-old wife and also a convict. Both men served in the Arkansas state penitentiary it is said. The shooting occurred home of Earl Waffle, with Calhoun had been living for two weeks. Dillinger and he had come from Los Angeles that day to visit Calhoun cording to statements ma-de deputy sheriffs by Calhoun was inside the house when he served Dillinger playing with small dog on the lawn. Se-30-30 calibre rifle, Calhoun through the window at his father,' the bullet penned Dillinger's lower abdomen houn then said he went on and fired another shot, missed its mark. Trouble between the two started when both were penitentiary together, it was ported. Dillinger was released Calhoun and I prison with the threat to C that he would make lower wife, mother and sister. D and Calhoun's mother were ried when Calhoun was re-ralled the alleged assailant is re-as telling officers. Officers said Dillinger told he believed Calhoun came iifornia for the sole purp- killing him. They had no reeled during the day, prior shooting, it was said. Five Injured as Vehicles Col Three men and two were injured at Mar-boulevard and Broadway o'clock Saturday evening automobiles driven by Geo Schrott, route 1, box 120 heim, and Dr. Alvah Pic Bell collided, according to reports. All were taken to heim Sanitarium for trea-and were released later thine. Most seriously injured Mrs.Pickett, who suffered tured leg, cuts and bruises injured included Dr.-Schrott, and Ray S.Ram Based Farmer Commits Suicide B. Maxwell, 47-year-old of Irvine, is dead, and many morals charge filed in him has been dropped. A committed suicide Friening at Dana Point. Surving man, a farmer in county for the past 22 was arrested last Thursday. Accused of committing a offense against a 22-year-old youth after the later schhiked a ride with the Officers said six other officers had repelled similar cases by Maxwell against well had been released under $3000 bond. He to Dana Point where he the end of a revolver in both and pulled the trigger. From Boat is fatal to Youth, 20 Inquest will be held in the total drowning of Arno 20, of Duarte at Balboa Bay, Cornor Earl Abbeey said. The youth fell from near the pier and drowned this companion, Eugene M. of Balboa Island, could im. Twenty-five years of occupancy in the present temple were celebrated last Friday evening by the Anaheim lodge no. 207, F. & A. M. A dinner was held prior to the business meeting, with 12 past masters as special guests. Past masters who were present included M. W. Martenet, Sr., Alonzo Alexander, George Jackson, William P. Webb, Thomas Lumsdon, Darrol Webb, William Kohlenberger, Hugo Schulz, Arthur Shipkey, E. R. Deering, Bird Cross, A. P. M. Brown and Eugene Hedrick. Minutes of the meeting 25 years ago when the temple's cornerstone was laid were read by Ernest Zitzmann. Peace Disturbance Case Is Concluded Ralph Leos of Anaheim was released from custody this week after paying half of a fine of $100, the balance having been suspended by the court. Leos was convicted last Thursday by a jury in Anaheim city court on a charge of disturbing the peace. The complaint was an outgrowth of an automobile accident. Services Held for Elderly Japanese Funeral services for G. Toshino, 63, who died last Saturday at his home on North Citron street, were conducted today from the Japanese Free Methodist church with Hilgenfeld funeral home in charge. Cremation followed. Toshino, a native of Japan, had lived in Anaheim 32 years. He is survived by one son, Atsuukl Toshino, one brother and one sister, all of whom reside in Japan. in height, 50 feet wide and 124 feet deep. Ground was broken for the structure at the close of the final drill on June 19 by Rev. Father W. E. North, superintendent of Catholic schools. It will be located west of the swimming pool building and will face on Chartres street. Five classrooms, a teacher’s office and the office of the commandant, Lieut. C. A. Schmidt, will be on the ground floor. The second floor will be devoted to the playing floor and gymnasium equipment. New Alignment for Highway is Sought Solution to the problem of straightening out Stanton avenue where it makes a right angle jog at Lincoln avenue may be worked out south of Lincoln instead of north, Buena Park and Fullerton business men were informed Tuesday at a meeting in Buena Park. Tentative plans call for a short swing to bring Stanton avenue into Lincoln avenue at a point directly opposite the south end of Grand avenue. Charge Against Man Dismissed by Judge Felony morals charges against Frank Wilson, 23, of Orange, were dismissed Tuesday on motion of the district attorney during a preliminary examination conducted before City Judge Frank Tausch. Wilson is under conviction of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, together with Chauncey Crist of Garden Grove. The felony case involved the same Anaheim high school girl. Postmaster Hosk Attends Convene Postmaster Louis H., returned the first of the from the annual convention California Postmasters’ tion at San Diego, Hoskin on the resolutions commute the convention. Frank Harwood, San postmaster, was elected the president of the association conclave was attended by the county’s postmasters. Road is Threatened by Moving Mount Carbon canyon high threatened by destruct hundreds of tons of coal gradually moving toward road. The slide is the us state highway department officials said, and has been for some time. The gradual movement earth has plowed up acres of ground in the reported. GAZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anahelm 2414 Shooting Victim Continues Fight To Escape Death Clyde Dillinger, Ex-Convict Shot by Son-in-Law, Clings To Life Clyde Dillinger, 30-year-old convict who claimed to be a sin of the late John Dillinger is life this morning at the Orange county hospital. Hospitalendants reported this morning that his condition is still critical. In the meantime, his admitted bailant, Charles Calhoun, 28, is the county jail pending preliminary examination on July 6 on a urge of assault with intent to commit murder. Should Dillinger be charged to the charge will be changed to a murder, district attorney's fee declared. Dillinger was shot last Sunday Midway City, asserted by whom, who surrendered him immediately to Huntington such police and sheriff's deputies. Whom is the son of Dillinger's year-old wife and also an ex-victim. Both men served time in Arkansas state penitentiary, as said. The shooting occurred at the time of Earl Waffle, with whom whom had been living for about two weeks. Dillinger and his wife Summer Park Programs to Start Tonight The first of the weekly series of programs at the Greek theater will be held tonight, featuring the symphony orchestra and chorus unit of the federal music project. The series is sponsored by the city's recreation commission. A distinctive program has been arranged. The concerts for the entire series will set the same high standards in musical entertainment which gained such popularity for the federal groups during the two past seasons, it was said. Old Timers Hold Reunion Sunday Irvine Park Scene of Annual Picnic That Attracts 5900 Persons Pages of time were turned back several decades Sunday when approximately 5,000 persons gathered around the shaded picnic tables at Irvine park for the annual Orange County Old Timers' picnic reunion. Residents of Orange county were joined by hundreds from all parts of the state, Arizona and Nevada who assembled. Traffic Signals Will Be Erected In Near Future Council Approves Purchase of Control Devices at Meeting Tuesday Final approval was given Tuesday night by the city council for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets and agreement reached to purchase Acme Signals at a cost of $489.92. The signals will meet the specifications of the state division of highways which call for three-light, standard type. The cycle will be red, green, yellow and red, and the standards must be installed on the far righthand corners. Hours of operation, cycle and intervals will be approved from time to time by the division of highways. The new signals will be installed as soon as equipment arrives in Anaheim. Installation will be under the supervision of V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the water and power department of the city. They will be paid for from revenue derived from the gasoline sales tax, but the exact method has not yet been determined. Picnic That Attracts 5900 Persons Pages of time were turned back several decades Sunday when approximately 5,000 persons gathered around the shaded picnic tables at Irvine park for the annual Orange County Old Timers' picnic reunion. Residents of Orange county were joined by hundreds from all parts of the state, Arizona and Nevada who assembled to recall events of Orange county which occurred many years ago. Faces made happy by reunion with old friends and schoolmates were saddened when the annual roll call of those who died during the past year was held. Among the departed was President J. M. Backs, late county clerk and a leader in the annual reunion for many years. A tribute was paid to his memory during a short memorial service. Justice Kenneth Morrison spoke feelingly in honor of Backs and other Old Timers who have passed away. Earl Abbeey, Orange county coroner and public administrator, was elected president of the association for the coming year. Elmer Burns, secretary of the group for many years, was reelected to that post. Lem Harvey of Santa Ana was elected vice president. Mrs. Corinne Brock Wade, now of Los Angeles, presented a musical program by a group of children, including David Neal Wade, Tollie Tocco, Antoinette Tocco, Skippy Garten and Peggy Engnell. Funeral Held for Lena Thierfelder Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Lena Thierfelder, 82, who died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. B. Behrens, 925 E. Chapman avenue, Fullerton. Rites were held from the Hilgenfeld funeral home with Rev. U. S. Schauer officiating. Entombment was made in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Mrs. Thierfelder had lived in Anaheim more than 25 years, although she was born in Germany. She is survived by three sons, six daughters, 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The sons are John W. and Leonard G. Thierfelder of Anaheim and Frank Assessor Speaks To Kiwanis Club Duties and methods of a county tax assessor were explained to the Anaheim Kiwanis club Monday noon by James Sleeper, Orange county assessor. Sleeper is a candidate for no election but has approved from time to time by the division of highways. The new signals will be installed as soon as equipment arrives in Anaheim. Installation will be under the supervision of V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the water and power department of the city. They will be paid for from revenue derived from the gasoline sales tax, but the exact method has not yet been determined. Discussion of the police radio communications system, another important city project, was put over until an adjourned meeting next Tuesday. Construction of the radio equipment must be started by July 15, according to terms of the permits granted the city. Indicative that Hillman-Long company sees little hope for production of oil in and around Anaheim is the fact that the concern quit-claimed its oil and gas lease to property owned by the city in the southwest section. Riutcel-Smith Furniture company of Anaheim was awarded the contract to install new linoleum in the police Department. The company's bid of $154.50 was the lowest of several received. The council received a petition signed by 20 residents asking that La Verne street be opened from Palm street to Citron street. The petition was filed until such time as the property owners in the district determine what they desire to do. The council agreed upon installation of a three-inch water meter to furnish water to consumers living on West Broadway outside of the city limits. The property owners will bear the expense of the new meter as well as placing a new four-inch main. Two 1½-inch meters will be replaced. Request by the Pentecostal Church of God for permission to conduct sidewalk meetings each Saturday evening between 7 and 8 o'clock was referred to the police committee. Clock Saturday evening when automobiles driven by George A. Throttt, route 1, box 120, Anaheim, and Dr. Alvah Pickett of Bell collided, according to police reports. All were taken to Anaheim Sanitarium for treatment, and were released later that evening. Most seriously injured was Mrs. Pickett, who suffered a fractured leg, cuts and bruises. Others injured included Dr. Pickett, Throttt, and Ray S. Ramsey and Mrs. Ramsey, also of Bell. All offered cuts and bruises of various degrees. Postmaster Hoskins Attends Convention Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins returned the first of the week from the annual convention of the California Postmasters' association at San Diego. Hoskins served in the resolutions committee of the convention. Frank Harwood, Santa Ana postmaster, was elected third vice president of the association. The conclave was attended by most of the county's postmasters. Road is Threatened by Moving Mountain Carbon canyon highway is threatened by destruction as hundreds of tons of earth are gradually moving toward the road. The slide is the usual sort, state highway department officials said, and has been moving for some time. The gradual movement of the earth has plowed up about 45 acres of ground in the area, it is reported. Broadcast Saves Motorists' Time Police radio early this week caused a Santa Ana man a slight amount of 'embarrassment, but also saved him a great deal of inconvenience. Shortly before 8:30 o'clock Monday morning a broadcast was put out, particularly to Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton, to be on the lookout for the man, who had left his Santa Ana home for Crestline and forgotten some important keys. Officer Fay Barnett of the Anaheim department heard the call and immediately began patrolling Los Angeles street. Within a few minutes, he located the car. The driver was a bit nonplused at being stopped by an officer, but when Barnett delivered the message, profusely expressed his thanks and hurried homeward. Assessor Speaks To Kiwanis Club Duties and methods of a county tax assessor were explained to the Anaheim Kiwanis club Monday noon by James Sleeper, Orange county assessor. Sleeper is a candidate for re-election, but has no opponents. He was introduced by Fred Backs, chairman of the day. "The assessor does not levy taxes, he simply sets the valuation of the property," the speaker said. Property is usually assessed at 50 per cent of its real value. Flood conditions this spring caused extra work by the assessor. Valuations in damaged areas have been reduced, Sleeper said. The biggest problem facing the assessor is that of satisfying both the property owner and the state board of equalization, the assessor said. Two Children Hurt When Cars Collide Collision of two automobiles at the intersection of Lemon and Alberta streets Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock resulted in slight injuries to two small children, it was reported to Anaheim police. The cars involved were driven by Otto Goodman, route 1, box 126, and Mrs. H. C. Neslund, 214 W. Alberta street. The injured children are Anna Goodman, 7, and Bill Goodman, 5. Both suffered slight cuts and bruises, police were informed.