anaheim-gazette 1938-11-24

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 250 East Center Street VOL. I.XIX The MARCH OF TIME BY THE EDITORS OF TIME The Weekly Newsmagazine WASHINGTON—"I think it is a healthful thing not to have the country represented too predominately by either party, for it puts both on their mettle. On the whole, I think it is as easy to put through a well-thought-out program when the two major parties are more equally represented in congress." Such were the post-election sentiments of cheery Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt. But not for two days did her husband-president tell the press how he felt about the returns. In reply to direct questions he finally said the returns were "all right"; he did not anticipate a coalition of republicans and con- Gazette Cooking School Comes to Close Tomorrow Miss Kuy Gilbert Will Give Final Lecture; Large Group Expected Miss Kay Gilbert, the eminent conductor of the Anaheim Gazette's all-electric cooking school, the final session of which will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at the I. O. O. F. hall-starting at 2 o'clock, has become intensely interested in discovering and digging up new uses for household appliances. "By the flick of a finger," says Miss Gilbert, "the home-maker of today can convert a seemingly inert mechanism into a docile and tireless servant, performing end- both on their mettle. On the whole, I think it is as easy to put through a well-thought-out program when the two major parties are more equally represented in congress." Such were the post-election sentiments of cheery Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt. But not for two days did her husband-president tell the press how he felt about the returns. In reply to direct questions he finally said the returns were "all right"; he did not anticipate a coalition of republicans and conservative democrats working against him; his own forecast of democratic losses had been too small by one senator and 16 representatives; he did not plan to change his legislative program. Three courses seemed to lie before the president who, after having his hold on the country tightened in three successive elections, now suddenly felt that hold loosen: He could press ahead with his legislative reforms, forcing issues to bring about the national liberal versus conservative realignment he had undertaken. He could acquiesce in the new independence of congress and let it work out its own solutions, to controversial problems like labor law social security revision, and railroad rehabilitation, while he led on toward larger, less controversial goals such as national rearmament and security for the western hemisphere. He could seek by placation and compromise to restore harmony within his own party. THE 76TH— WASHINGTON — The arithmetic of the new 76th congress which the president faces is as follows: | House | Senate | | :--- | :--- | | Old New | Old New | | Democrats | 328 263 | 76 69 | | Republican | 88 109 | 15 23 | | Progressives | 7 2 | 1 1 | | Farmers-Labor | 5 1 | 2 2 | | Independent | 1 1 | 1 | 435 96 Subject to a half-dozen contests and recounts for house seats and one senate seat (Indiana), this is the precise measure of national resurgence. Not one of 103 incumbent republicans failed to resurgence. Not one of the 103 incumbent republicans failed to regain his seat. Of 25 former republican incumbents who tried to come back, 14 succeeded, whereas of the house's 38 "Young Turks" (150% New Dealers), 14 were gone. The House. Three things will conductor of the Anaheim Gazette's all-electric cooking school, the final session of which will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at the I. O. O. F. hall-starting at 2 o'clock, has become intensely interested in discovering and digging up new uses for household appliances. "By the flick of a finger," says Miss Gilbert, "the home-maker of today can convert a seemingly invert mechanism into a docile and tireless servant, performing endless tasks and doing away with the backbreaking household drudgery that in grandmother's time was accepted as just part of woman's work." "Although most women are familiar with the luxury and convenience of today's mechanical servants," Miss Gilbert elaborated, "I find there are always a few new uses with which the housewife is unfamiliar and which she will be glad to learn about if it means a saying in time and labor for her, especially as it often effects a saving on the budget as well, which is always good news." Through her actual study from the laboratories of appliance manufacturers and her close contact with thousands of users, Miss Gilbert can be of definite assistance to all. You are privileged to ask her advice on any question or problem confronting you on homemaking. She will be only too happy to help you, and in order that you may receive all the attention you desire, the doors will be open at 1:30 o'clock, so come early, pick yourself a good seat and be prepared to have a grand time. Everything possible to insure your enjoyment and make the Cooking School as worthwhile as possible for you has been done, including the selection of valuable prizes and market baskets, which will be awarded to the lucky ticket holders. Make up a list of "sticklers" that may have been wrinkling your forehead and let Miss Gilbert smooth out the mental creases. Resident of City 52 Years Passes Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Johnston, 71, were conducted yesterday (Monday) afternoon from the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell, with Rev. Thomas H. Walker, assisted by Rev. Stanley MISS KAY GILBERT Final session of the Anaheim Gazette's cooking school will be held tomorrow under direction of Miss Kay Gilbert, home economist. Joe Lautenbach's Rites Tomorrow Funeral for Business Man To Be Conduited from Hilgenfeld Chapel Funeral services for George J. "Joe" Lautenbach, 54, will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeral home tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church, will officiate and entombment will be made in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Lautenbach had resided in Anaheim nearly 30 years and conducted a shoe repair business at 242 E. Center street at the time of his death. He was a member of the Sons of Herman and was a prominent member of the singing section of the Turnverin in years past when that organization was one of the outstanding groups in Anaheim. Death came suddenly to Lautenbach at about 3 o'clock Monday morning. He and Mrs. Lautenbach had gone out riding Sunday afternoon and there was no indication of illness at that time. Shortly before midnight he complained of not feeling well. The family retired and about three hours later Mrs. Lautenbach was awakened by his heavy breathing. She called a physician, but before his arrival the end had come. Lautenbach resided with his family at 202 E. Alberta street. Surviving are the widow, Mrs Bertha Lautenbach; two sisters Mrs. Rose Link of Exeter and Miss Freda Lautenbach of Pasadena and recounts for house seats and one senate seat (Indiana), this is the precise measure of national resurgence. Not one of 103 incumbent republicans failed to resurgence. Not one of the 103 incumbent republicans failed to regain his seat. Of 25 former republican incumbents who tried to come back, 14 succeeded, whereas of the house's 38 "Young Turks" (150% New Dealers), 14 were gone. The House. Three things will make the job of the house majority leader easier: 1. There can be no more suspension of the rules by the New Dealers, for that requires a two-thirds vote (290). All told the democrats now have only 45 votes more than a majority of the whole house. 2. Since 218 signatures (a majority) are required on petitions to discharge a committee and bring controversial bills out on the floor, that maneuver will be much harder for the New Dealers to execute next session when bills unwanted by a conservative coalition are locked up in committee. 3. The personnel of the powerful rules and ways and means committees is all messed up for the New Dealers. The Senate. In the old senate, 29 democrats had to revolt before the administration's control was broken. Now it would take only 22 democrats, fewer than revolted more than once last session. Beyond this arithmetic, election psychology was seen reaching far into senators' hearts. The purge failed. The people voted against a rubber stamp congress. All but the most sycophantic senators were seen boldly voting their convictions. In the senate even more than in the house, observers anticipated congress becoming the legislative branch once more instead of an (Continued on page 4) Resident of City 52 Years Passes Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Johnston, 71, were conducted yesterday (Monday) afternoon from the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell, with Rev. Thomas H. Walker, assisted by Rev. Stanley Frederick George, officiating. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, a resident of Anaheim for 52 years and wife of Eugene B. Johnson, city employee, died Saturday morning at her home, 323 S. Clementine street. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were married a little more than 50 years ago at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gade who lived at that time at 315 S. Clementine. Mrs. Gade and Mrs. Johnson were sisters. Mrs. Johnson came to Anaheim from her native state, Michigan. In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George E. Chambers of Anaheim; a son, E. W. Johnson of North Hollywood; a brother, B. C. Stock of Blissfield, Mich., and three sisters, Mrs. Libby Johnson of Anaheim, Mrs. Rose Rodesiler and Mrs. Catherine Radcliff, both of Deerfield, Mich. She was also the aunt of Mrs. John Kellenberger and Mrs. Mable Hamler of Anaheim. City Council Will Meet This Evening The Anaheim city council will meet tonight (Tuesday) for a regular meeting in the council chamber of the city hall. Only routine business matters are scheduled for discussion, according to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. Vacancy in the Orange county sheriff's office caused by the resignation of Chief Criminal Deputy Merle Dean late last week which probably not be filled until office, it is reported this week. Sheriff-elect Jesse L. Elliott takes Dean resigned following a series of "routine visits" at the social meeting of the Costa Mesa American Legion last week. The "visits" were ordered by Sheriff Logan Jackson, but opposed by Dean. Neither Dean nor Sheriff Jackson would make any public comment on the resignation. Hartranft Speaker at Kiwanis Meeting S. C. Hartranft, prominent clrus rancher of northern Orange county, was the speaker at today (Tuesday) luncheon meeting at the Anaheim Kiwanis club at the Elks clubhouse. The speaker was presented Roscoe B. Young, program chairman of the day. We are thankful for this THANKSGIVING AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1938 ects School Plans of Citrus Growers League Told at Meeting Several Ranchers Speak at Sessions in Fullerton Last Evening Closer contact with the sales organizations, investigation of the wide spread between• producer and consumer and a general survey of auction market methods to which general objection was expresed were outlined as aims of the California Citrus Growers League at a meeting of approximately 60 growers in the music hall at Fullerton union high school last night. Thomas L. McFadden, Anaheim attorney, presided at the meeting, outlining objectives of the league. Three Small Building Permits are Granted Three building permits, all for reroof jobs, having a total valuation of $444 have been issued since last Thursday by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. The largest of the three permits was granted to Mrs. Marie Hurtada for a $241 job at 313 W. Broadway. Mrs. Kate Vanatta was given a $123 reroof permit for a dwelling at 211 S. Clementine street. An $80 reroof permit was granted C. Kolbe, 124 N. Topeka street. Girl Is Seriously Hurt In Accident Sixteen Persons Injured On Hit-Run Charges Entered Against Anaheim You High School Students Accusations as Resudent of Injuring Officer Two Anaheim high s youths, one 17 and the othyears of age, face charges of ure to stop and render aid to ourgrowth of pre-football activities at Orange last Thunight during which A. H. W. man, Orange police officer, injured. The two students were arried yesterday (Monday) mobefore Judge Cal D. Lester oange, with the elder of the youths being held for prelimiexamination tomorrow (Wo S KAY GILBERT session of the Anaheim cooking school will be borrow under direction Kay Gilbert, home economistics, investigation of the wide spread between* producer and consumer and a general survey of auction market methods to which general objection was expressed were outlined as aims of the California Citrus Growers League at a meeting of approximately 60 growers in the music hall at Fullerton union high school last night. Thomas L. McFadden, Anaheim attorney, presided at the meeting, outlining objectives of the league. Meetings have been held at many points and others are scheduled in the central California citrus areas and in San Diego county, it was pointed out indicating the growth of the grower movement to take a greater interest in the distribution and marketing of their product. Several Speakers H. H. Hale, pioneer Placentia citrus grower; John Tuffree and James Tuffree, both of Placentia; J. Dwyer of Anaheim, and E. C. Clark of Claremont, commented on the growers' side of the citrus situation. They stressed the need for cooperation among growers to find out facts concerning the wide spread between themselves as producers and the ultimate consumers. Returns to growers this year have been so small that many can not carry on, speakers pointed out. Although they have cut down on their costs of production as far as possible they still must face the expense of pest control, irrigation and taxes. Contact Lacking Criticism was voiced of the present organization of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, major marketing agency, in that the grower has no direct connection. Growers, it was pointed out, are members of their co-operative packing associations, which in turn are affiliated with 'the exchange. The packing associations send directors to a district exchange which in turn names the director to the California exchange. Study of these conditions, methods by which auction market sales might be altered or made more effective and of the fixed charges for packing, shipping and sale of citrus fruits will be an objective of the citrus league, it was announced. Membership Open Membership in the organization is open to all citrus growers no Girl Is Seriously Hurt In Accident Sixteen Persons Injured On County Highways Over Past Week End Most seriously injured of a total of 16 persons hurt in Orange county traffic accident over the past week end was Lois Bartol, 2204 Flower street, Santa Ana, who is in the county hospital suffering from a fractured skull and other injuries. Miss Bartol was injured Saturday night when the motorcycle upon which she was riding with Peter Landing, sailor, collided with an automobile operated by Noble C. Renneker of Yorba Linda in Orange. Landing was slightly hurt. Johnnie Jarvie, 20, Jacqueline Jarvie, 8, Ruth Jarvie, 35, and Marion Keene were injured and taken to a Long Beach hospital as the result of a collision Saturday afternoon at Sunset Beach between cars driven by John Jarvie, 46, of Venice and Jesse L. Keene, 71, of Sunset Beach. Headon Collision A headon collision in Brea canyon Saturday night caused injuries to Hollis Houston, 36, Los Angeles; his wife, Mrs. Elsie Houston, 31; Jack Morris, 18, Doheny Park, and Miss Dorothy Walker, 18, San Clemente. Cars involved were reportedly driven by Houston and Morris. Dale Fisher, 24, of Newport Beach was treated at Orange county hospital early Monday for a factured knee suffered in another accident. Two persons were hurt on West Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, in separate accidents. Ed Seabourn was reported to have been hit by a hit-and-run motorist Saturday at Commonwealth and Kellogg streets and Peter Thoreson, 27, Buena Park, was injured Monday morning when his automobile struck a fire hydrant at the intersection of Pritchard and Commonwealth avenue. An accident in Tustin Friday given a $123 reroof permit for a dwelling at 211 S. Clementine street. An $80 reroof permit was granted C. Kolbe, 124 N. Topeka street. Suffers Wound Officer Westernman suffer bullet wound in the hip crushed and cut leg when he tempted to halt a fleeing car the younger of the two boys mitted he was driving. According to the statement Officers Westernman and Towns, they came upon a bar about 50 young men attempt pull down the goal posts Orange high school football shortly before 9 o'clock That night. Disregarding orders to halt fled out of the north gate jumped into automobiles term said he ordered the stop, but the driver of one assertedly swerved the car to the officer, one wheel passing his left foot. As Westernman fell, he deceived gun in his holster was charged, inflicting a flesh wounds right hip. He is reported to be recovering satisfactorily from both injuries. The incident occurred on evening before the annual ball game between Anaheim Orange high schools which played on the Anaheim field Friday afternoon. Students Apologize Six Anaheim youths public apology to the Orange school students who had assisted for the game and the aid was accepted by the school. Administrators of the schools issued statements deploring the incident. I pointed out that relations between the two high schools have been friendly and that little game excitement was in evidence most of the group were not dents, but L. Frank Kellogg The Dean Quits Sheriff’s Office Cry in the Orange county office caused by the res of Chief Criminal Deputy Dean late last week will not be filled until is reported this week. Select Jesse L. Elliott takes resigned following a series of visits” at the social of the Costa Mesa Am erion last week. The “visi ce ordered by Sheriff Logan but opposed by Dean. Dean nor Sheriff Jack-ld make any public com- the resignation. Grantt Speaker Kiwanis Meeting Hartranft, prominent citcher of northern Orange was the speaker at today’s luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club at the lubhouse. Speaker was presented by B. Young, program chair- the day. Membership Open Membership in the organization is open to all citrus growers no matter with what marketing group or agency they may be affiliated. The membership fee is $5 and the league is incorporated with constitution and by-laws outlining its aims and objectives. Regular meetings for growers at which various problems are to be discussed and new methods or changes considered will be an objective, it was pointed out. General improvement of the citrus industry, particularly in the marketing phases was stressed at the meeting last night as of paramount importance to growers if the industry is to continue prosperous. Angeleno Fined for Drunk Driving Here Pleading guilty to a charge of drunk driving, Elijah C. Curtis, 30, of 4520 Fountain avenue, Los Angeles, was fined $100 or 50 days in jail and his operator’s license suspended, when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Saturday morning. Following a report to the sheriff’s office last Friday evening that Curtis had stopped at Lee’s fruit stand on 101 highway and created a disturbance, sheriff’s deputies traced him to Anaheim where local officers arrested him. TO SHOW FILM The new Metropolitan Water district’s motion picture will be shown at Elks club Friday noon under the auspices of Anaheim Realty Board. Luncheon reserva tions should be made with Ralph Summers. Two persons were hurt on West Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, in separate accidents. Ed Seabourn was reported to have been hit by a hit-and-run motorist Saturday at Commonwealth and Kellogg streets and Peter Thoreson, 27, Buena Park, was injured Monday morning when his automobile struck a fire hydrant at the intersection of Pritchard and Commonwealth avenue. An accident in Tustin Friday caused slight injuries to Earl Kidd, 20, of Tustin, and Mrs. Fred Link, 43, route 41, Anaheim, wah hurt in another accident in Santa Saturday afternoon. 16 Families Listed as New Residents Sixteen new householders in Anaheim were made known by the Anaheim chamber of commerce last week. They are J. R. Henderson, 119 E. Center; Leigh Dutton, 1207 Damon; Mrs. W. H. Craig, 224 Ellsworth; Mrs. C. Cruz, 320 S. Resh; A. C. Murphy, 744 N. Olive; N. Costello, 615 E. Adele; J. M. Drake, 945 N. Helena; Mrs: L. Lewis, 109 N. Resh; Alton B. Shawhan, 216 E. South; Louis Bailey, 114 N. Palm; Dick Gillihan, 718 N. Paulina; Jacob Schaiff, 308 S. Rose; E. C. Ferree, 715½ N. Lemon; Lucille Garcia, 808½ E. Broadway; Garlin Elam, 410 N. Emily; and T. V. Vail, 206 N. Los Angeles. Dr. Bergman I Rotary Spee Dr. George D. Bergman lerton who was in Addis- during the Italian invasion staff member of the Seven Adventist hospital there, Menday noon at the meeting Anaheim Rotary club. He told of his experience during the conflict as well as ally painting the history of pia and relating the episi Aduawa in 1894. His were made in an imparti ner. Dr. Bergman was introcl Rev. U. S. Schauer, program man of the day. Charles Fay spoke bri ening the luncheon period, a founding of Anaheim and a name of the colony was s CALIFORNIA STATE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 5 T-Run Charges Entered Against Anaheim Youths School Students Face Accusations as Result of Injuring Officer Two Anaheim high school students, one 17 and the other 18, of age, face charges of failure to stop and render aid as the growth of pre-football games at Orange last Thursday it during which A. H. Wester-Orange police officer, was arrested. City Park Picnic Tables Resurfaced And Repainted City park department employs under supervision of Rudy Boysen this week completed resurfacing and painting 67 picnic tables at the city park. All but 14 of the tables are being stored for the winter months. Renovating and fertilizing of all lawns at the city park is now under way. Superintendent Boysen reported this morning. Workmen are also improving the lawns at the city library and the power plant. It is hoped to complete the renovating work by the end of November, Boysen said. Youths Confess Many Burglaries Exchange Favors Prorate Method of Selling Fruit Paul S. Armstrong Defends Organization's Action in Orange Speech The California Fruit Growers Exchange will fight to the finish to maintain the California-Arizona marketing agreement, which is temporarily inoperative because of failure of distributors to agree upon prorate shipments. Speaking before 400 growers in Orange Thursday night, General Manager Paul S. Armstrong of the exchange declared his organization's policy. "We are prepared to go to every one of the 18,000 growers in California and Arizona and see if they are willing to vote or sign." Youths Confess Many Burglaries Service Stations Looted by Young Men; "Perfect" Crime Fails Preliminary examination of Paul Owen Little, 21, on a felony charge of burglary is scheduled for City Judge Frank Tausch's court Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Date for the hearing was set this morning when Little and his 17-year-old accomplice were arraigned before Judge Tausch. The juvenile, an Anaheim youth, was certified to juvenile court this morning. Arrest of the two men solved six burglaries of service stations committed in and near Anaheim during the past two weeks. Both youths confessed to breaking into gasoline stations in Anaheim, Fullerton, Santa Ana and unincorporated county area. Admit Burglaries Burglaries admitted were those of the Gilmore station at Santa Ana boulevard and Chapman avenue, and the R. E. Doss station, 525 W. 17th street, Santa Ana; Don Hobbs station on South Spadra road in Fullerton; the McMillan station at Lincoln avenue and Manchester boulevard, and the Johnson station at Los Angeles and Lemon streets which was entered twice on the same night. The 17-year-old boy said he alone burglarized the McMillan station Saturday night. Solution to the mysteries came following arrest of Little Saturday night for petty theft. He was seen by police officers taking two blankets from an automobile parked near the Valencia hotel. Under questioning, Little implicated his companion, who was taken into custody by officers Monday morning. Later both confessed to the crimes and told officers where most of the loot could be found. Overlook Money In all instances, the confessed maintain the California-Arizona marketing agreement, which is temporarily inoperative because of failure of distributors to agree upon prorate shipments. Speaking before 400 growers in Orange Thursday night, General Manager Paul S. Armstrong of the exchange declared his organization's policy. "We are prepared to go to every one of the 18,000 growers in California and Arizona and see if they are willing to vote or sign petitions to redraft the voting power on the distribution committee and growers advisory committee to give the majority their fair representation." Committees Deadlocked For two weeks there has been a deadlock on both committees. The exchange has four members on each committee the Mutual Orange-Distributors two and the independents two. It takes six votes for action. For the past two weeks, the M. O. D. and the independents have banded together and blocked the prorate. Armstrong charged that the exchange, which markets 70 per cent of the crop, has only 50 per cent representation on the committees. It this deadlock continues, he warned, the exchange will go to each of the 18,000 growers in both states to get their approval to redraft the voting power on the marketing agreement. Costs Defended Armstrong asserted that the "opposition is composed of those who profit by disorganization among growers and lack of regulated shipments." "They attempt to attack our costs," he said, "yet the exchange selling costs of five cents a packed box this year are by far the lowest in the industry. The critics own costs are two or three times as much. "What are we going to do about our marketing outlook in the face of large crops and low buying power? Are we going to just drift and let nature take its course to a ruthless survival of the fittest among growers?" he asked. Prorate Blocked "The M. O. D. and the American Fruit Growers in particular," he said, "have blocked the operation of the prorate. They circulated a petition among growers attempting to terminate the marketing agreement, because of lack of signatures." Administrators of the two schools issued statements Friday coloring the incident. It was noted out that relations between two high schools have been of friendlyliest, and that little pre-eminent excitement was in evidence. Officials are of the opinion that most of the group were non-students, but L. Frank Kellogg, boys' principal of Anaheim union high school, said Friday that school authorities are making every effort to probe the bottom of the affair, and the proper disciplinary measures will be taken." The goal posts which were stollen were located near Anaheim high school and returned to change. Dr. Bergman Is Rotary Speaker Dr. George D. Bergman of Fulton, who was in Addis Ababa during the Italian invasion as a staff member of the Seventh Day Adventist hospital there, spoke Sunday noon at the meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. He told of his experiences there during the conflict as well as verbally painting the history of Ethiopia and relating the episode of Eduawa in 1894. His remarks were made in an impartial manner. Dr. Bergman was introduced by Rev. U. S. Schauer, program chairman of the day. Charles Fay spoke briefly, during the luncheon period, about the founding of Anaheim and how the name of the colony was selected. Overlook Money In all instances, the confessed burglars removed cigarette or peanut machines from the stations, took them into secluded territory and removed the money and merchandise. They also stole tires from some of the service stations. Officers said that in at least two of the burglaries large sums of money were overlooked by the burglars. Little had twice previously been arrested by Anaheim police for petty thievery. This is the first time the other youth has been arrested. He told police he thought he had committed the perfect crime. Cypress Youth Held on Morals Charge Preliminary examination of Wilbur Hemingsen, 20, of Cypress on a morals charge is scheduled for Anaheim justice court on November 30. Hemingsen is being held in county jail, unable to post $2000 bail. The Cypress youth, said to be married and a father, was returned from Las Vegas, Nev., Friday and arraigned before Justice Charles Kuchel Saturday morning. Also returned from Las Vegas was a minor girl, held in juvenile home as a material witness. Prorate Blocked "The M. O. D. and the American Fruit Growers in particular," he said, "have blocked the operation of the prorate. They circulated a petition among growers attempting to terminate the marketing agreement, because of lack of signatures. "We believe our growers want the exchange to do everything in its power to improve returns per acre and we believe that adjusting supply to demand, through proration, is a means to getting a living price for the grower." Armstrong declared. He said in answer to a question from the floor that while the dispute between the exchange and the opposition is in progress that the "exchange will not hold an umbrella for the rest of the shippers." He said the exchange would match their shipments car by car. Crisis Nears With the valencia shipping season nearly over, the height of the prorate difficulties will come during the approaching navel season, he pointed out. He said that during the time the marketing agreement is temporarily inoperative, "anybody can ship anything they want to." Armstrong said the only control would be "red ink"—"they won't get anything for their fruit." Armstrong reaffirmed the position of the exchange as: 1. For volume regulation of shipments. 2. For an equitable plan of industry elimination in seasons of surplus, which means that each grower must stand his share of the burden of elimination on his crop, and which would involve with-