anaheim-gazette 1938-08-11

City’s Valuation For Fiscal Year Lower Than 1938 Property Damage as Result of Flood is Cause of Reduction City of Anaheim’s tax rate for the current fiscal year will be based upon an assessed valuation of $9,411,930. It was reported this week by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. The valuation for this year is $792,325 lower than last year’s figure of $10,114,255. During the past fiscal year taxes in Anaheim raised $9400 for general fund use. It is estimated that this year $20,000 will be required for the general fund. Damage to property as the result of the March flood is given as the reason for the reduced valuation this year. It is figured that approximately 750 homes and 650 business establishments suffered loss from the inundation, and these losses are reflected in the assessed valuation. Declines Recorded Valuation on real estate this year is $4,101,445, slightly lower than the $4,222,280 figure of last year. Improvements also showed... August 20 is Deadline on Unpaid Taxes August 20 will be the last day that taxpayers may take advantage of installment payment of taxes, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith announced today. Thereafter the old basic penalty on delinquent taxes of one per cent per month from the year of delinquency, plus assessor's costs and penalties, will be charged. On taxes that are delinquent more than five years the increased cost will exceed 50 percent of the tax, Griffith said. Juvenile Softball Tourney Planned Teams from 13 Communities Are Entered in Second Annual Tournament Thirteen communities of Orange county will be represented in the second annual juvenile softball tournament to be played Saturday at the Anaheim city park. The tourney will be under the direction of the Anaheim recreation commission and gold balls will be awarded members of the winning team. Gain Reported In Anaheim’s Retail Business In July Result of Survey Revealed at Luncheon Meeting of Booster Body Business in Anaheim is on definite upward trend as compared with July of 1937 and June of 1938. This fact was reported to members of the Anaheim chamber of commerce yesterday noon by Lie J. Frisis, who declared that authentic survey or retail trade for July in this city, Fullerton and Santa Ana. An increase of from two to five per cent was recorded in retail business in Anaheim for last month over the same month last year. Frisis reported. A five percent increase was recorded in July over the previous month. Santa Ana Gains Santa Ana retailers reported almost identical increase to that reported in Anaheim. Fullerton merchants suffered a loss of from five to 10 percent in July as compared with July of last year and with June of this year. M. A. Gauer announced that bids are being received shortly by the elementary district for turnover. of the March flood is given as the reason for the reduced valuation this year. It is figured that approximately 750 homes and 650 business establishments suffered loss from the inundation, and these losses are reflected in the assessed valuation. Declines Recorded Valuation on real estate this year is $4,101,445, slightly lower than the $4,222,280 figure of last year. Improvements also showed a decline from $4,991,065 to $4,-771,755. The heaviest reduction, however, was in personal property. This year's valuation is $1,078,645, compared to $1,496,690 last year. Exemptions this year were also somewhat less than last year, being $539,015 as against $596,380. The assessed valuation figure of 110,114,255 accounts for exemptions, Griffith said. It does not, however, include the assessments to be made by the state board of equalization. Utility rolls, figured by the state board, will be received by the city after the last Monday in August. County Figures Listed Assessed valuations as figured by the county of Orange were also made public this week. Included in the figures are valuations for the city of Anaheim, the Anaheim high school district, and the Anaheim elementary school district. Property within the city limits was assessed at $8,700,225, or about 16 percent lower than the assessed valuation made by the city itself. The high school district was evaluated at $21,340,640, while the elementary school district's assessed valuation is $10,-628,530. Repair of Sewer Nearly Half Done Reconstruction of section two of the joint outfall sewer will reach the half-way mark early next week, it was predicted this morning by City Engineer E. P. Happgood. The state's grant of $40,000 for the project will be expended when the project is half completed; the city engineer said. Further costs will be borne by the member cities and sanitary districts. A total of 225 men have been assigned to the project, with about two-third of the crew working at Teams From 13 Communities Are Entered in Second Annual Tournament Thirteen communities of Orange county will be represented in the second annual juvenile softball tournament to be played Saturday at the Anaheim city park. The tourney will be under the direction of the Anaheim recreation commission and gold balls will be awarded members of the winning team. The trophies are being provided by the Anaheim chamber of commerce. Sixteen teams will play. The tournament was inaugurated last year and met with instant success. Eligibility rules are stricten and rigidly enforced. A large crowd attended the final game last summer and plans are being made to accommodate another large audience Saturday night. Teams Announced Teams have been entered from Brea, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Orange, Buena Park, La Habra, Garden Grove, Saint aAna, El Modena, Magnolia, Olive, Placentia and Anaheim. Four rounds of games will be played, with the opening contests scheduled to start early Saturday morning. Several diamonds at the city park, high school and other playgrounds will be used for the eight first-round games. Second round games will follow later in the morning with quarter-final and semi-final contests scheduled for the afternoon. The final game will be played in the evening. Consolation Tourney Losers of first-round games will be eligible to compete in the consolation tournament, thus assuring every team of at least two games. It is expected that finals in the consolation tourney will be played immediately prior to the championship finals. Dick Glover, recreation director and tournament manager, has not completed the pairings of teams. WPA recreational leaders will assist Glover in handling the event. Barbecue Planned A barbecue will be furnished players, under the direction of Rudolph Boysen and Earl Fulfer. The NYA band of Santa Ana will play during the luncheon hour. Feature of the entertainment after the luncheon will be an exhibition game between Wisser's sport shop of Anaheim and Famous De- Harry R. Sheppard Talks Here Monday Asserting he will continue work for old age pensions, Congressman Harry R. Sheppard spoke to members of the Anaheim General Welfare club at the c park Monday evening. The state's grant of $40,000 for the project will be expended when the project is half completed, the city engineer said. Further costs will be borne by the member cities and sanitary districts. A total of 225 men have been assigned to the project, with about two-third of the crew working at one time. Edwin I. Hunter's Services are Held Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel for Edwin L. Hunter, 76, who died at his home, 537 W. Chestnut, last Thursday. Hunter had resided in Anaheim 21 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. V. Nora Hunter; four sons, Harry R. Hunter, San Diego, Ray D., Glen E., and George W. Hunter, all of Santa Cruz; one daughter, Mrs. S. E. Minor of San Diego, and six grandchildren. Motorist Arrested on Drunk Complaint William B. Evans, 30, Valencia hotel, was arrested at 2 o'clock this morning and booked at the city jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Arresting officers said he drove his car against the side of a building in an alley and that he was unable to stand by himself. Evans appeared this morning before Judge Frank Tsusch and asked for a continuance, which was granted to tomorrow morning. Bail was set at $250. School Job Has 44 Anaheim Men In answer to criticisms started by a Santa Ana newspaper report that no Anaheim men are employed on the John C. Fremont school building job, Al Planting, inspector of the project, reported yesterday that 44 of the 73 men employed are residents of this city. Of the other workmen four are from Fullerton, 16 from Santa Ana, one each from Garden Grove, Placentia and Long Beach, and two each from La Habra, Orange and Los Angeles. In addition the general contractor has four keymen from Los Angeles, the reinforcing steel contractor has two keymen from Long Beach and the electrician has one keyman from Los Angeles. All employees are hired through the Santa Ana local union and are cleared through the state employment office. Fremont school is a PWA project. Harry R. Sheppard Talks Here Monday Asserting he will continue work for old age pensions, Congressman Harry R. Sheppard spoke to members of the Anheuser-Busch General Welfare club at the park Monday evening. The speaker criticised leaders of the Townsend movement, on grounds that they opposed all pension legislation other than their own plan. Congressman Sheppard also spoke in favor of legislation porting foreigners who attack American form of government. Others who spoke briefly during the meeting were Harry Thoreson, Sheppard's secretariat and Judge Homer G. Ames. Anaheim Girl Rides on Honored Floors Geraldine Hopkins, Anaheim entrant in the Tournament of Light's quest for Snow White, chosen as one of the six contestants who were chosen to ride on Snow White float. Miss Maurice Shipe of La Beach was selected as Snow White. Grocer Recovering After Car Accident W. H. Everett, Anaheim grow is recovering satisfactorily from injuries received in an auto-bike accident in this city on August 1, it was reported this week. Cars driven by Everett and W. Van Dorn, 585 S. Illinois street collided on Santa Ana street, cording to police records. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, ANGUST 11, 1938 Reported In Anaheim’s Retail Business In July of Survey Revealed Luncheon Meeting of Booster Body in Anaheim is on a upward trend as comparison July of 1937 and June of net was reported to memthe Anaheim chamber of the yesterday noon by Leo who declared that autheny or retail trade for July city, Fullerton and Santa rease of from two to five was recorded in retail in Anaheim for last over the same month last is reported. A five per lease was recorded in July previous month. Santa Ana Gains Ana retailers reported an identical increase to that in Anaheim. Fullerton is suffered a loss of from 50 percent in July as commith July of last year and one of this year. Gauer announced that being received shortly by county district for turn- WASHINGTON SCHOOL REMODELING CONTRACT APPROVAL IS AWAITED Superintendent M. A. Gauer and Duff & Vanderhoogan, low bidders, today are awaiting approval by Public Works administration officials of the contract for remodeling George Washington school which was accepted last Friday evening by the Anaheim elementary school board. Three days after approval is received work will be started. Duff & Vanderhoogan, Long Beach contracting firm, submitted a bid of $49,615 for the project. Other bids were submitted by T. B. Schultz, S. Leonard, Steed Bros., Harry Nichols, Harry Miller, L. R. Wilson, C. J. Daum, O. T. Moore, Permit is Issued to Mrs. Easton For Large Home Largest of the five building permits issued during the past week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe was that to Mrs. C. P. Easton, authorizing construction of a dwelling and garage at 326 N. West street to cost $8300. The other four permits brought the total valuation to $10,368. Mrs. Jennie A. Endicott was issued a permit for $1500 worth of Members Sought by Booster Body Membership Committee Adds Seven to Chamber's Rolls Today Seven new members were obtained by the Anaheim chamber of commerce membership committee under the direction of Chairman Harry Macres, it was reported this noon to the board of directors Three more prospects were ex- Driver of Death Auto Sought On Hit, Run Challeng Ycung Atwood Girl F Hurt in Crash, Puern Man Also Killed Funeral services were conyesterday for Soledad Roden 17-year-old Atwood girl, who Monday from injuries recee an automobile accident S Mass was said at St Mary's church in Fullerton and al was in Holy Sepulchre etery. Meanwhile, an inquest in girl's death is pending whi ficers are seeking Guadalupe iceo, 20, also of Atwood, a driver of the automobile in Miss Rodriguez was riding youth disappeared immeafter the crash and has not been located. Driver Drinking Witnesses to the accideApeliceo had been drinking to the crash and that he drinking a can of beer while car assertedly collided with driven by John E. Morrell Los Angeles. Mrs. Ida M 28, was also injured in tha- Santa Ana Gains Ana retailers reported an identical increase to that in Anaheim. Fullerton is suffered a loss of from 30 percent in July as commit with July of last year and one of this year. Gauer announced that being received shortly by elementary district for turnupplies and equipment for Fremont school and urged Anaheim business able to such material to enter Anaheim Honored No spoke on the labor situation the new school, a more report of which is made over news story. He warns the trend throughout the nation of isolating each community No town is self-sufficient, Loudon announced that 30 had been set aside as day" at Del Mar Turf that each race will be specific name. Harry C. Sr., will be chairman of an dthe wreath will be on the winner of the handicap by Mrs. Loudon. Conference Reviewed Harry John A. Morgan reion the conference of com and trade secretaries he attended last week at Stanford university. The us of opinion among those he reported, was that reaction by business has not to take a back seat. An intention was formed to take bring business back into ground. Large businesses are tendard better cooperation beemployers and employees,etary reported as learning conference. He also quoted tax comparisons between en and Redwood City and county and Fresno county. Attorney Speaks Before Rotarians Discussion of various phases of the law by J. B. Tucker, Santa Ana attorney, was one of the features of the meeting Monday noon of the Anaheim Rotary club. The speaker touched on inheritance tax problems, methods of joint ownership of property, and methods of distribution of property at death. Al Berry was program chairman. M. A. Gauer, speaking on the subject, "What value have newspaper comic sections," declared they are injurious to youth from a physical, mental and moral standpoint. Some strips are not detrimental, Gauer said, but those dealing with crime and tragedy were condemned. It was the first of a series of talks on current problems; which will be given weekly by Rotarians. John Bovee, Jr., spoke briefly on his recent trip to the middlewest and south. Charges are Filed as Result of Fight Charges and counter-charges have been filed in Anaheim city court as the result of a fight between two men last Sunday. The principals in the case are L. W. Sorenson, 42, and Walter Miller, 31, both Anaheim residents. Sorenson was charged with bat- By Booster Body Membership Committee Adds Seven to Chamber's Rolls Today Seven new members were obtained by the Anaheim chamber of commerce membership committee under the direction of Chairman Harry Maeres, it was reported this noon to the board of directors Three more prospects were expected to sign this afternoon or tomorrow. The new members are E. D. Marion, Judge Charles Kuchel, Sun Roofing company, Pickwick cafe, Reinking Furniture store Kurt Epstein and J. & L. Camera store. Sun Roofing company was the first member obtained and was signed by Joe Sowder. Charles H. Atwell reported or the recent conference in Santa Ana during which the indigent problem in California was discussed. Nothing definite was determined at the meeting, but more meetings are planned. Atwell and August Schumacher were instructed by President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., to continue on the committee. Discuss Resolution A short discussion was held on the resolution which will be presented to the next meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce relative to the purchase by the state of beach property between Huntington Beach and Newport to be used as a recreational area for Orange county people. Directors were asked to present their views to Victor G. Loly Harry B. Pearson and A. C. Riutel, Anaheim's delegates to the associated group. The board approved a motion that a letter of thanks be sent to James Flanagan, operator of a new service station at Lincoln and Manchester, for his courtesy in perinitting the service clubs sign to remain on his property. Skating Event will be Held on Monday Anaheim Recreational committee, with the cooperation o many of the city's churches, in sponsoring a public roller skating party at the Anaheim union high school tennis courts next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Tickets of admission may be obtained free youth disappeared imme after the crash and has not been located. Driver Drinking Witnesses to the accident Apelicoo had been drinking to the crash and that he drinking a can of beer who car assertedly collided with driven by John E. Morrell Los Angeles. Mrs. Ida M 28, was also injured in tha hap. The inquest into the girl will be held at the Hilgenfeld neral home here, it was said girl's body was brought her funeral services were under direction of the Hilgenfeld. Death of Miss Rodriguez is the total of those killed in way accidents in Orange this year to 37. Puente Man Killed The county's 36th victim fatal traffic accident was D Rockwell, 44, of 114 Clark Puente, who died at St. hospital within an hour an automobile was struck by an ern Pacific freight train North Flower street and Ana boulevard crossing ab o'clock last Saturday night. Rockwell, traveling south it relatives at the beach, at the sound of the wig-woman pulled across the inter front of the train, witness investigating officers. The engine, backing up t pulling freight cars at a miles an hour, demolished sedan so badly that we spent 45 minutes removing victim, who was pinned unsteering wheel. La Habran Face Stabbing Ch Preliminary examination Panfilo Delgado, 50, of La on a felony charge of assa a deadly weapon will be h urday morning before Cit Frank Tausch. Delgado raigned yesterday morning lowing his arrest early morning. The La Habra man is acc stabbing Alfonso Herrera hem with a six-inch knit Herrera was injured enough to be taken to the hospital for treatment. The stabbing is said to ha Charges are Filed as Result of Fight Charges and counter-charges have been filed in Anaheim city court as the result of a fight between two men last Sunday. The principals in the case are L. W. Sorenson, 42, and Walter Miller, 31, both Anaheim residents. Sorenson was charged with battery and has pleaded not guilty. A court trial was set for August 16. Miller was charged with simple assault. He also pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial, which was set for September 8. Three Birthdays to be Celebrated Soon Birthday club members are in for a heavy week next week, with three anniversaries to be celebrated. Club members will receive a five-cent drink at Earle Jackson's fountain. Tom Kuchel leads off the parade on Monday, with Louis Wright doing the host honors on Tuesday. Leo J. Friis will pay the bill Thursday. Anaheim Man Given Suspended Sentence Frank Cordill, 44, 912 E. Center street, was given a 30-day suspended sentence yesterday morning when he pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of disturbing the peace. The charge was brought by Messertha Cordill, wife of the defendant. Cordill was arrested Tuesday evening. Skating Event will be Held on Monday Anaheim Recreational committee, with the cooperation of many of the city's churches, is sponsoring a public roller skating party at the Anaheim union high school tennis courts next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Tickets of admission may be obtained free of charge from the churches or the commission. Persons not having their own skates may rent them at the high school. The rink will be under the direction of a professional floor supervisor and several novelty stunts are planned. Committees Chosen For Seal Campaign At Monday's meeting of the County Tuberculosis & Health association, Homer C. Chaney, president, appointed the 1038 Christmas Seal campaign committee. Those appointed are Dr. M. H. Neville Anaheim; Mrs. Oliver Wickerheim, Orange; Mrs. W. Maxwel Burke and Mrs. Ernest C. Phillips Santa Ana; Mrs. Albert Spark-Costa Mesa; and Mrs. Jack-Colvin-Huntington Beach. Carl F. Ehlert, 69, is Called by Death Carl F. Ehlert, 69, died yesterday at an Orange hospital. A native of Germany, he had resided in Anaheim for the past 25 years. The only survivor is a brother, Albert Ehlert of Inglewood. Funeral arrangements have not been completed by Backs, Terry & Campbell mortuary. Aged Man Injured When Hit by C. W. Bush, 71, of 1122 'er street, was struck dead injured last Monday even an automobile driven by Haxton, Jr., 15, of 126 E. C. street, Fullerton, according lice reports. Bush suffered a broken severe head cut and wounded to the Anaheim sanitarium. The accident occurred intersection of Palm and streets. The youth was no longer on a felony charge of assailance a deadly weapon will be held early morning before City Frank Tausch. Delgado raigned yesterday morning lowing his arrest early morning. The La Habra man is accused stabbing Alfonso Herrera in heim with a six-inch knife Herrera was injured enough to be taken to the hospital for treatment. The stabbing is said to have en place near Herrera's 1119 N. Lemon street later night. Police said the after an outgrowth of a grudge against Delgado was six Herrera's wife. Former Resident Hurt in Auto Injuries which are expected fatal were suffered George E. Larson, former heim resident, in an accident at Fort Dodge, Saturday. Larson has been in Compton recently and Iowa on a business trip... ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 Driver of Death Auto Sought On Hit, Run Charge Unung Atwood Girl Fatally Hurt in Crash, Puente Man Also Killed Funeral services were conducted yesterday for Soledad Rodriguez, year-old Atwood girl, who died Sunday from injuries received in automobile accident Sunday was said at St. Mary's Catholic church in Fullerton and burial was in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Meanwhile, an inquest into the death is pending while officers are seeking Guadalupe Apello, 20, also of Atwood, asserted over of the automobile in which Rodriguez was riding. The truth disappeared immediately after the crash and has not yet been located. Driver Drinking Witnesses to the accident said Feliceo had been drinking prior to the crash and that he was drinking a can of beer when his assertion collided with one even by John E. Morrell, 33, of Los Angeles. Mrs. Ida Morrell was also injured in the misp. Governor Merriam Will Speak Here Tuesday Governor Frank F. Merriam will speak at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club next Tuesday noon. The meeting will be held at the Anaheim Ellks clubhouse. A large crowd is expected to near the governor. Reservations should be made as early as possible because accommodations will be limited to 300 persons, it was said. Reservations should be made at the Elks club. Company K Home From Camp Tour City's National Guardsmen Lauded for Excellent Performances Glowing reports of performances of Company K, 185th Infantry, California National guard, were made Monday by Major Donald Winans, commander of the third battalion of the 185th Infantry, and Captain Kenneth Peck, commander of Company K, upon the return of the company to Anaheim early Sunday morning. Particular commendation was made for the guard mount held on Council Approves New Application For Park Grants Additional Improvements at Recreational Area to Cost $20,000 Additional funds from Works Progress administration will be sought to aid further improvements at La Palma park, it was decided Tuesday night by the Anaheim city council. The city will ask for $13,600 from WPA and will use $6500 of its own money for the work. Four items are included in the program approved by the council. Additional work will be done on the grandstand, labor for which will be provided by WPA and materials by the city. Additional shrubbery will be installed throughout the park. A spillway apron of concrete will be constructed to take care of storm waters. Decomposed granite will be placed on paths in the park. The application to WPA will be filed shortly, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood said. Ordinance Read The council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 619, which provides Driver Drinking Witnesses to the accident said Melicoo had been drinking prior to the crash and that he was drinking a can of beer when his car assertedly collided with one even by John E. Morrell, 33, of Los Angeles. Mrs. Ida Morrell was also injured in the misp. The inquest into the girl's death will be held at the Hilgenfeld funeral home here, it was said. The girl's body was brought here and general services were under the direction of the Hilgenfeld chapel. Death of Miss Rodriguez brought the total of those killed in highway accidents in Orange county is year to 37. Puente Man Killed The county's 36th victim of a fatal traffic accident was David Wickwell, 44, of 114 Clark street, gente, who died at St. Joseph hospital within an hour after his automobile was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train at the north Flower street and Santa Ana boulevard crossing about 7:30 clock last Saturday night. Rockwell, traveling south to relatives at the beach, stopped the sound of the wig-wag, and then pulled across the intersection front of the train, witnesses told investigating officers. The engine, backing up the track pulling freight cars at about 20 miles an hour, demolished the dan so badly that workmen sent 45 minutes removing the victim, who was pinned under the weeping wheel. A Habran Faces Stabbing Charge Preliminary examination of Sanfillo Delgado, 50, of La Habra. A felony charge of assault with deadly weapon will be held Saturday morning before City Judge Frank Tausch. Delgado was assigned yesterday morning, following his arrest early Tuesday morning. The La Habra man is accused of abbbing Alfonso Herrera of Anaheim with a six-inch knife blade Herrera was injured seriously enough to be taken to the county hospital for treatment. Glowing reports of performances of Company K, 185th Infantry, California National guard, were made Monday by Major Donald Winans, commander of the third battalion of the 185th Infantry, and Captain Kenneth Peck, commander of Company K, upon the return of the company to Anaheim early Sunday morning. Particular commendation was made for the guard mount held on August 3 and for the record for detraining which the company established upon arrival at the camp it San Luis Obispo. During the officer of the day, Liuet. Albert is officer of hte day, Lieut. Albert Muhic was officer of the guard and Sergeant Walter Collete, was sergeant of the guard. Promotions Announced Four promotions were announced by Captain Peck when the company reached camp. They include the advancement of Corporal LoPorto to sergeant, and the promotion of Privates Arden Crawford, N. F. MacLachlan, and Lester Grey to corporals. Company K's mess was also complimented by Major Winan. Those receiving special mention in that achievement were Henry Wadsworth, chief cook, Arthur L. Smart, assistant cook, and Lieut. Russell Hamlyn, acting battallon mess and supply officer. Winans Honored Major Winans was guest of honor at the annual company banquet which was held last Friday evening. Entertainment featuring members of other companies and a trick Butts manual demonstration, was arranged by Sergeant Collette. Corporal Ronald Beers was awarded the "gold brick medal" and the nickname, "Little Mussolinil" was attached to the new sergeant, LoPorto. Serving as advance guard for the outward maneuver, the Anaheim company made first contact with the enemy in creditable manner. Major Winans reported. The company was assigned the rear guard post on the return. About 800 feet of motion pictures were taken during the two-week camp by Captain Peck. Albert Steward Kiwanis Speaker Ordinance Read The council gave first reading to Ordinance No. 619, which provides for the protection of, and prevents interference with, radio broadcasting receiving apparatus, or wireless receiving apparatus. It makes it unlawful to operate any apparatus generating high frequency oscillations which interfere with radio reception. Doctors and dentists are excepted when equipment is being used for treatment of patients. The city electrician is charged with the enforcement of the ordinance and empowered to inspect such equipment. Violators of the ordinance will be subject to $500 fine or six months in the county jail, or both such fine and imprisonment. May Build Track The Anaheim Bicycle association through its secretary, Ben Morgan, requested the city to grant permission for the association to construct a track on city property at Vermont and Placentia avenues. The purpose of the track is to promote safer and better facilities for Anaheim bicycle riders and to provide a location for bicycle sports events. The track will be one-eight of a mile in circumference. It will be built and maintained by the association at no cost to the city and will be open to the public without charge. The application was referred to the public improvements committee. Franchise Received Southern Counties Gas company again presented its franchise based upon the Act of 1937. It was referred to the city attorney. The franchise, if accepted, with replace the constitutional franchise in force for the past several years. Louis H. Hoskins, president of the Lions club, requested the city either to improve and repair the tountain in the city park or to remove it. The street and sidewalk repair project under WPA will not be completed until later in this year. The La Habra man is accused of sabbing Alfonso Herrera of Anaheim with a six-inch knife blade Herrera was injured seriously enough to be taken to the county hospital for treatment. The stabbing is said to have taken place near Herrera's home at 119 N. Lemon street late Monday night. Police said the affray was an outgrowth of a grudge between two men. The complaint against Delgado was signed by Herrera's wife. Aged Man Injured When Hit by Auto C. W. Bush, 71, of 1122 W. Center street, was struck down and injured last Monday evening by an automobile driven by Perry Maxton, Jr., 15, of 126 E. Glenwood Street, Fullerton, according to police reports. Bush suffered a broken leg and a severe head cut and was taken to the Anaheim sanitarium. The accident occurred at the intersection of Palm and Cypress streets. The youth was not held. Former Resident is Hurt in Auto Crash Injuries which are expected to prove fatal were suffered by George E. Larson, former Anaheim resident, in an automobile incident at Fort Dodge, Iowa, last Saturday. Larson has been living in Compton recently and was in Iowa on a business trip. Albert Steward Kiwanis Speaker Dr. Albert Steward, native of Anaheim and nephew of the late O. E. Steward, outlined experiences gained in his more than 12 years in China in a talk given before Anaheim Kiwanians Monday noon. The speaker told of education conditions, the present war with Japan and other interesting facts about the Chinese people. Dr. Steward gained his information while doing botanical work in China. About half of the Chinese live in rural areas, he said. Agricultural conditions have been improved in recent years by the advance in transportation facilities. Members of the club will visit the La Jolla Kiwanis club tomorrow. The invitation was extended by Ernest DuBois, former member of the Anaheim club. Dr. Max M. Henderson was program chairman Tuesday. Sewer Repair Crew Requests Free Ride Only matter of importance which came before the executive committee of the joint outfall sewer board last night dealt with the request of workmen on section one of the line for transportation to and from work. The request was taken under advisement. "Seeing eye" Dog Speaker's Topic Methods of training "seeing eye" dogs and the type of work they do were explained to members of the Anaheim Lions club last Friday noon by Earl Houk, adjudicator for the blind in Los Angeles county and sightless himself. The speaker also gave a demonstration with his own "seeing eye" dog. There is a great need for these trained animals, Houk said. There are only about 400 now in use in this country, with some 1400 blind persons in need of the dogs. Training is expensive and the average sightless person is unable to finance the training himself. Service clubs and wealthy individuals provide most of the funds, Houk declared. Musical entertainment was furnished by George Jackson, with Mrs. Kate McCullah at the piano. Dr. William McCarthy was program chairman.