anaheim-gazette 1938-12-15

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Lutheran Church Dedicates Home For Aged Sunday New Institution Located at Walnut Street and Ball Road in Anaheim Anaheim's new home for the aged, operated by the Lutheran Home association, was formally dedicated at impressive ceremonies conducted last Sunday. The home, the first to be established by the Lutheran church organization west of the Rocky mountains, is located at the corner of Walnut street and Ball road. The new home was made possible largely through a bequest of eight lots and $8000 in cash by Mrs. Marie Thomas of Anaheim to the church. The late Mrs. Thomas desired that the property and money be used for the establishment of a home, to be operated similarly to other such establishments directed by the Lutheran Home association. The bequest was made in 1934. Ready January 1 The new residence will be ready for occupancy on January 1, it was declared by Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church of Anaheim. It will accommodate from eight to ten persons at this time, although plans call for increasing the capacity to nearly double that Santa Claus Visits Children in Stores Here Santa Claus came to Anaheim earlier than expected this year. Scheduled to appear here daily after next Saturday, following his one-night visit on December 1, Santa Claus changed his mind and put in his appearance at most of the city's stores last evening. The bewhiskered friend of all good children revealed that he intends to visit from store to store each afternoon and evening between the hours of 1 and 9 o'clock from now until Christmas eve. He will, of course, take Sundays off to rest. Enlarged Justice Court is Planned Masonic Temple Association Will Remodel Rooms in Near Future Anaheim township will have a new and enlarged courtroom for its justice of the peace and office for its constable, it was disclosed here this week. Plans for the new courtroom have not been completed, according to representatives of the Masonic Temple association, but a contractor at present is working on two sets of plans for different locations. The court room will be Non-Members of MWD Not to Get Aqueduct Water County Ranchers Must Join District in Order to Receive Benefits A challenge to "come and get" metropolitan aqueduct water when it is turned in the Cajalco reservoir or else foreign sharing the abundant water supply was issued to farmer interests Tuesday evening at Orange during the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County. Metropolitan Water district officials made it plain in their remarks that only those areas holding membership in the metropolitan district would be provided with Colorado river water. Speakers were W. P. Whitsett, chairman of the board of the MWD; Walter Humphries, MWD director from Fullerton, and C. A. Palmer, secretary of the Orange County Water district. Report is Read Palmer read a copy of a recent report on metropolitan water made by Paul Bailey, consulting engineer. Details of the report were released two weeks ago... It states in brief that the metropolitan should be regarded primarily as a source for domestic water. Both Humphries and Whitsett The new residence will be ready for occupancy on January 1. It was declared by Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of the Zion Lutheran church of Anaheim. It will accommodate from eight to ten persons at this time, although plans call for increasing the capacity to nearly double that amount by the end of next year. Following a lengthy delay pending probate of Mrs. Thomas' estate, the lots bequeathed by her were sold and the proceeds used to purchase the present site, which was done about two years ago. Since then, approximately $5000 has been expended in preparing and furnishing the home. The purchase was made by the Lutheran Home association and the Lutheran association of California, which was organized in 1931. Dr. W. H. T. Dau of Berkeley delivered the dedicatory address. He wove his remarks around the general subject of "how blessed it is to provide a haven for those who need it." A second speaker was Rev. G. H. Smukal, president of the southern California district of Lutheran churches. Mrs. Dutzi Sings Mrs. Al Dutzi of Anaheim, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Olive Kempin, sang "The Prayer Perfect." The scripture reading and prayer were given by Rev. O. W. Wismar of Los Angeles and the benediction was pronounced by Rev. F. Menzel of San Francisco. Rev. Schmelzer was in charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vogel will be in charge of the home's operation. They will work under the supervision of the Lutheran Home association of California. A. Schutte of Anaheim is chairman of the home's board of control. Other members of the board are E.-H. Gerges of Orange, president; Ed Jounke, Los Angeles, vice president; L. K. Gendry, Alhambra, secretary; John C. Witt, Los Angeles, treasurer; P. E. Johannes, Long Beach; Rev. Schmelzer, Rev. George Mieger of Oakland and Rev. Menzel, directors. The dedication ceremonies were attended by more than 800 persons. Holy Name Society Elects P. E. Fluor Near Future Anaheim township will have a new and enlarged courtroom for its justice of the peace and office for its constable, it was disclosed here this week. Plans for the new courtroom have not been completed, according to representatives of the Masonic Temple association, but a contractor at present is working on two sets of plans for different locations. The court room will be located on the second floor of the Masonic building at the corner of Center and Emily streets, the same building where it is at present. Assurances have been given that regardless of the location of the justice of the peace's court and constable's office, both will be more spacious than they are at present and will appear more like a regular courtroom. It is planned to install a permanent jury box, witness stand and judge's bench in the courtroom as well as provide a larger seating capacity for spectators. The county of Orange last week furnished the constable's office with a new desk, typewriter and cabinets to replace those previously provided by Constable Ed Marion himself. Since then Constable Marion has moved his office from the small room at the side of the courtroom to a large room at the end of the courtroom. Contest Is Won By Mary Sowden Mary Sowden, sophomore student, yesterday won first place in the first round of the American Legion assay contests on "Americanism" held at Anaheim union high school. Her subject was "The Constitution: The Guide to Our Thinking." The other three place winners were Nancy Shoemaker, second; Basil Mayes, third, and Melvin Crane, fourth. These four will compete at a later date to select two who will take part in the district contest. Other contestants were Clifford Hemmerling, Richard Alden, Lila Davenport, Stanford Kerr, Clifford Kahlen and James Power. Faculty supervisors of the contest were Miss Bella J. Walker and Ronal Martens. Judges of the report is Read Palmer read a copy of a recent report on metropolitan water made by Paul Bailey, consulting engineer. Details of the report were released two weeks ago... It states in brief that the metropolitan should be regarded primarily as a source for domestic water. Both Humphries and Whitsett commented on the report. Humphries branded the report as incomplete, contending that the average figures on which its conclusions are based are misleading and pointed out that county agriculture has no other potential water source. He said positively that the maximum taxation rate on district membership will be 50 cents per $100 of assessed valuation and that a maximum per acre foot cost of water will not exceed $10, including water at $8 per acre foot, plus assessed charges and charges of distribution. He also called attention to the fact that Orange county's cities, now district members, represent only five or six per cent of the district's valuation, and that installation costs are borne by the valuation. This he said, leaves the lower valued farm land in a favored position. Whitsett speaks Whitsett said in part: "Not one dollar's worth of Metropolitan water will be sold outside the district." He further said that permanence of supply is not and cannot be insured for farm use since by law of eminent domain, domestic supply must take precedence. The volume of available water will act as a guarantee of permanences, Whitsett said. In conclusion, Whitsett said, "I am not here to sell aqueduct water to Orange county. We will not have enough to supply all the needs of southern California. Metropolitan water is still available for farm use at a reasonable figure. It is your county's only future supply. If you want it, come and get it." Plan Coordinated Christmas Giving Anaheim's city welfare department will cooperate with churches ident; Ed Jounke, Los Angeles, vice president; L. K. Gendry, Alhambra, secretary; John C. Witt, Los Angeles, treasurer; P. E. Johannes, Long Beach; Rev. Schmelzer, Rev. George Mieger of Oakland and Rev. Menzel, directors. The dedication ceremonies were attended by more than 800 persons. Holy Name Society Elects P. E. Fluor Election of officers featured the annual meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Boniface church held Sunday morning. Breakfast was served to 178 of the 300 members of the organization. Eighty-seven new members were obtained during the year. P. E. Fluor was elected president to succeed William LeVecke. Other officers chosen include Dr. William J. Stehly, first vice president; William Lake, second vice president; Stephen Gallagher, secretary; F. A. Backs, treasurer, and Carl Heinz, marshal. Hosiery Valued at $250 Found Stolen Hosiery valued at $250 was stolen from the Mode O’ Day dress shop Tuesday night of last week. Anaheim police were informed late last week when store officials had completed an inventory of stock. No other merchandise was stolen, it was said. Store officials first reported to police they believed nothing had been taken. Entrance to the store was gained through a rear door. The other three place winners were Nancy Shoemaker, second; Basil Mayes, third, and Melvin Crane, fourth. These four will compete at a later date to select two who will take part in the district contest. Other contestants were Clifford Hemmerling, Richard Alden, Lila Davenport, Stanford Kerr, Clifford Kahlen and James Power. Faculty supervisors of the contest were Miss Bella J. Walker and Royal Martens. Judges of the written essays were Mrs. Ethel Caverley, Miss Mary Callanan and Miss Yetta Alden. Judges of the speaking contests were Mrs. Faye Schulz, Charles Rhinehart, Miss Helen Grant, Mrs. Marguerite Utter and Mrs. Myrtle Owens. Mrs. Ralph Seward, Mrs. Utter and John Kennedy were in charge of entries. YMCA Groups Plan Holiday Functions Several events have been scheduled by YMCA groups for the Christmas holidays, according to Secretary J. B. Wilbur. Scheduled function include a two-day outing at Camp Osceola for Pioneer club boys on December 29 and 30 and a three-day camp on the north shore of Big Bear lake on December 30 and 31 and January 1 for older high school and college age young people. Other events tentatively planned are bicycle hikes and a treasure hunt for Pioneer clubs to be conducted by the service committee of the Hi-Y club under direction of Vance Gooden. Fluor Ordered to Take Lengthy Rest Complete rest has been ordered to P. E. Fluor, general manager of the Fluor Construction company who has been a patient at St. Joseph hospital since last Thursday evening. Fluor was removed to the hospital after he became ill and fell to the ground while attending the high school football banquet. He suffered a head injury in the fall which added to overwork, making it imperative he rest for some time. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1938 Members of AHAIM Not to Get Aqueduct Water Ranchers Must Join District in Order to Receive Benefits Challenge to "come and metropolitan aqueduct when it is turned in the reservoir or else foregoing the abundant water was issued to farmers Tuesday evening are during the meeting Associated Chambers Commerce of Orange Politan Water district offe it plain in their reef only those areas holdership in the metropolitan would be provided drado river water. Were W. P. Whitsett, of the board of theALTER Humphries, MWD from Fullerton, and C., secretary of the Orange water district. Report is Read Read a copy of a recent metropolitan water made Bailey, consulting enginials of the report were two weeks ago. It states that the metropolitan regarded primarily as domestic water, humphries and Whitsett ANNUAL FOOTBALL BANQUET DRAWS CAPACITY CROWD THURSDAY NIGHT Football players at Anaheim union high school were publicly honored last Thursday evening when the annual Parent-Teachers association's banquet was held in the high school cafeteria. More than 450 persons were in attendance for a program which featured speeches, presentation of letters to players and showing of football pictures. Mrs. William LeVecke, president of the high school P.-T. A., was general chairman of the event, which was aided through the sponsorship of most of the city's civic and faternal organizations and service clubs. Principal speaker of the evening was Braven Dyer, Los Angeles Court of Awards Event Conducted Charter for Sea Scout Ship Presented; Other Boys Receive Honors Presentation of its charter to the Sea Scout Ship and awards of merit to members of Boy Scout Troop 73 and Cub Pack 173 featured the court of awards Monday evening at St. Boniface parish hall. All organizations are sponsored by St. Boniface church. A second feature was the showing of pictures of Boy Scout work Leo Friis Name City Attorney Council Meet Preminent Lawyer Selected to Fill Post Vacated by George Holden Legal matters for the of Anaheim will be had after January 1 by Leo Friis as the result of his pointment by the city council Tuesday evening as city attorney. Friis succeeds Geoff F. Holden, who last month was elected district attome of Orange county. Friis selection is a popular He has long been a leader in and fraternal affairs of Ana having served as exalted ruler B. P. O. Elks No. 1345 and present a member of the board directors of the Anaheim chapter of commerce. Came Here in 1926 The new city attorney began practice of law in Anaheim in December, 1936, shortly after paving the state bar examination, was graduated from Iowa Teachers college in 1922 and received his degree as doctor of jurisprudence from the University Southern California law schoo. After practicing in Ana for two and a half years, Friis appointed to a position in the trict attorney's office of O.C. He served in that Report is Read read a copy of a recent metropolitan water made Bailey, consulting enginials of the report were two weeks ago. It states that the metropolitan region regarded primarily as domestic water, lumphries and Whitsett on the report. Humanded the report as in-contending that the availances on which its cone based are misleading out that county agri-asis no other potential force. positively that the max-ation rate on district zip will be 50 cents per assessed valuation and maximum per acre foot water will not exceed $10, water at $8 per acre assessed charges and distribution. He also mention to the fact that county's cities, now district represent only five or eight of the district's valued that installation costs by the valuation. This leaves the lower valued in a favored position. Whitsett Speaks it said in part: "Not one worth of Metropolitan be sold outside the dis-nered said that permanence is not and cannot be farm use since by law domain, domestic sup-take precedence. The available water will act guarantee of permanences, said. Inclusion, Whitsett said, "I am to sell aqueduct water in county. We will notugh to supply all the southern California. Met-water is still available use at a reasonable figure, county's only future sup-put want it, come and get Coordinated Christmas Giving n's city welfare depart- cooperate with churches Presented; Other Boys Receive Honors Presentation of its charter to the Sea Scout Ship and awards of merit to members of Boy Scout Troop 73 and Cub Pack 173-featured the court of awards Monday evening at St. Boniface parish hall. All organizations are sponsored by St. Boniface church. A second feature was the showing of pictures of Boy Scout work in wartown China presented by Rev. Father Charles Meus. Rev. Father James Nevin presided during the meeting. Father Nevin received the Sea Scout Ship charter from Harrison White, county scout executive, and in turn presented it to John Truxaw, mate. Other members of the group are Daniel and Leon Allec, Robert Cox, Edward, Gerald and John Heinz and Joe Truxaw. Awards Given First class Boy Scout badge was presented to Ude Bauer, second class badges were given Norman Pape and Fred Robinson and tenderfoot badges were received by Charles Steicher, William Tremble and Tommy Bevins. Merle Krulish, northern Orange county executive, made the presentations. A P.M. Brown, district scout executive, presented Cub pack awards and introduced Leo J. Friis, W.J.M. Heinz and W.P. Webb, Jr., as members of his board. Those receiving awards were Robert Morecraft, Earl Baumback, Ted Fishback and Gordon Mahoney, wolf cubs; Albert Steichen, Keith Mahoney, Robert Schultz, Jerry Leikhuis, Robert Muckenthaler, Robert Bruce, Don Wilson and James Friis, bear cubs; Duane Brown, Dominic Hoffman, Fred Howard, Paul Lieb, Kenneth Gorham, Dick DuBois, Paul Beasy, Larry Muckenthaler and Danny Kersten, lion cubs. Orange Resident Talks of Rotary Alfred Leek of Orange, was guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon, describing his recent trip to Brazil, South Africa and Japan. He was introduced by Sam Walker, chairman of the day. Citrus growing and marketing were studied by Leek on his tour. Pictures Shown The program closed with the showing of motion pictures of many of the high school's games which were taken and displayed by Rev. Father James Nevin of St.Boniface church and the showing of a motion picture of a recent University of Southern California-Notre Dame game. Player's awarded letters were: Varsity; John Alden, Co-Capt. Keith Beebe, Paul Bruce, Co-Capt. Bill Burden, Keith Burdick, Carlin Coffman, Bob Fluor, Burl Gist, Kenneth Harris, Bob Hedrick, Cliff Horton, Neil LeVecke, Bill Lewis, Everett MacDonald, Ralph Maas, Eugene Montgomery, Ed Moore, Edgar Olson, Alvin Penhall, Don Rimpau, Art Slipkey, Bill Suiter, G.A.Wollenman and Manager Lynn Bush. Class B Players Class B: Don Berger, Paul Calaway, Marvin Cook, J.B. Edmison, Bob Fowler, Stanford Kerr, Capt. Leonard Liekhus, H.L. Looney, Paul McCleister, Manager Don McCloud, Bud Mahoney, Bob Marvin, Massi Nishiyama, Junior Perkins, Clayton Schultz, Bob Smith, Glen Stranske, Neil Sweeney, Myron Taylor, Jerry Tremble, Bob Whittemore and Earl Williams. Class C: Marcus Arbiso, Bob Etchandy, Bob Fischle, George Fowler, Jack Fujii, Manager Vernard Lane, Dick MacDonald, Bob Morales, Tom O'Neill, Roy Pina, Jack Planting, Bill Rinehart, Mort Smith, Joe Truxaw, Rudy Villa-lobas, Ben Watanabe and Capt. Joe Wollenman. Pastor-Magician Entertains Club A demonstration of magic during which the demonstrator likened the tricks to biblical teachings was given by Rev.Cecil L. Prior, pastor of the Congregational church of Brea, at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. Rev. Prior, who has travelled throughout most of the world as a public speaker, declared he became an amateur magician for the purpose-of exposing spiritualism and to further his work as a minister. Rev. Prior was introduced by Ray Van Wagoner, program practice of law in Anaheim in December 1936 shortly after pardon the state bar examination. was graduated from Iowa Teachers college in 1922 received his degree as doctor of isprudence from the University Southern California law school 1936. After practicing in Anno for two and a half years,Friti appointed to a position in the trict attorney's office of O County. He served in that until December 1934 when he signed from his position as deputy to return to private office in Anaheim. His salary, to be fixed by u-otion has not yet been mined. Holden who served city for nearly 13 years,has receiving $160 a month. The city council also acc oce the contract from the Seattleier Baseball club for the w La Palma park for training poses next spring. The chlorine contract for was let to the Braun corporation of Los Angeles. Five quotes all at $4 per hundred weight, received McKesson-Robbins pany had the contract this year. Ordinance Read Ordinance No. 624 pertains a new franchise for the South Counties Gas company was duced and given first reading ordinance simplifies the method determining the amount tha company shall pay the city y for the privilege of operating. Reports of activities in a parments of the city during month of November were reced by the council accepted and Report of the tax collected vealed that 61 per cent o amount due had been collect December 5. Total amount taxes to be collected is $83.3 and a total of $51，194.82 had received on that date. Year's First Drill Scheduled Sunne The first public drill on school year will be present cadets of St.Catherine's M School next Sunday afternoon was announced this week by C.A.Schmitt，commandant drill will start at 3 o'clock. Major Ben B.Blair，USA rw will review the cadets.G Inspection of the new class Coordinated Christmas Giving Nan's city welfare department cooperate with churches in districts of the city, Mrs. Mona this week. She asked organizations desiring to co-nect at her office at 10 next Monday morning. Organization of the efforts of organizations will assure thatations are made and that cost number of needy famoossible be aided. It is on at this time how many of Anaheim will need assistance Christmas, Mrs. Price Ordered to the Lengthy Rest The rest has been ordered fluor, general manager of Construction company, been a patient at St. Jo-hospital since last Thursday was removed to the hos-pital because ill and fell to and while attending the football banquet. He head injury in the fall, added to overwork, makes active he rest for some Alfred Leek of Orange, was guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon, describing his recent trip to Brazil, South Africa and Japan. He was introduced by Sam Walker, chairman of the day. Citrus growing and marketing were studied by Leek on his tour. The sweetest navel oranges he ever ate were grown in South Africa, he said, while other fine oranges are grown in Brazil at a low cost because irrigation there is unnecessary. In Japan oranges cost 35 cents and lemons one dollar each, the speaker said. Next Monday the Rotarians and their wives will hold a meeting at the Orange county juvenile home and the following Tuesday will join the Santa Ana Rotary club to hear Sheriff Gene Biscailuz of Los Angeles. Christmas Program Planned by Church "Christmas in Song and Story" is the title of the program to be given at White Temple Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. It will include the Christmas story and solos, quartets and choruses by the church choir. Vocal soloists will be Fred Edwards, Lyman Harpster and William Fackiner, who will also join in one trio selection. Mrs. Marion Shaffer is the organ soloist. Members of the mixed quartet are Alice Grimshaw, Mrs. H. J. Fackiner, Harpster and Edwards. Changes Made on District’s Board Resignation of one member of the Orange County Water district board of directors already accepted, resignation of a second expected soon and the decision of Secretary C. A. Palmer not to seek reelection next February became known late last week. William T. Wallop, who moved recently to Fullerton and thus became ineligible to serve, has been succeeded by Ralph J. McFadden of Placentia. Willis Warner, chairman of the board, will resign before taking office as second district supervisor. Indications are that he will be succeeded on the board by Vernon C. Heil of Smeltzer and as chairman by Frank Champion of Laguna Beach. Scheduled Sundays The first public drill on school year will be present cadets of St. Catherine's M school next Sunday afternoon was announced this week by C. A. Schmitt, commandant, drill will start at 3 o'clock. Major Ben B. Blair, USA r will review the cadets. G inspection of the new class and gymnasium building will feature for the guests. The program will consist of review inspection, dormitory inspe- Butts-manual, competitive pany drill and retreat parade. This evening the cadets will their fourth annual Chr- party. Hedstrom Chose As Best SpeaGeorge Hedstrom's talk on I a-Liberal" was judged tha-of the evening at the meet-the Anaheim Toastmasters Tuesday at the Marigold ca- discussed the censorship of commentators and newspap- it pertains to criticism of the oral government. Warren Bristol, exchange er from Huntington Beach, on "Your Job and Mine." speakers were G. Millard on "Central Valley Project Walter Taylor on "Housing-speakers were presented Howard Tews, toastmaster evening. ZETTE Two Friis Named. City Attorney at Council Meeting Minent Lawyer Selected to Fill Post Vacated by George Holden Legal matters for the city Anaheim will be handled for January 1 by Leo J. is as the result of his appointment by the city council today evening as city attorney. Friis succeeds George Holden, who last month elected district attorney Orange county. Friis selection is a popular one. Has long been a leader in civic fraternal affairs of Anaheim, served as exalted ruler of P. O. Elks No. 1345 and is at present a member of the board of actors of the Anaheim chamber commerce. Came Here in 1926 The new city attorney began his office of law in Anaheim in September, 1936, shortly after passing state bar examination. He graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1922 and received his degree as doctor of juridence from the University of Northern California law school in after practicing in Anaheim two and a half years. Friis was pointed to a position in the dis- attorney's office of Orange County. Permits Issued For Two New Dwellings Here Building permits were issued this week for the construction of two new homes in Anaheim, together with three others for other minor building. Building Inspector Nyboe reports today. Total valuation of the permits is $6795. New homes will be built by Harland Mahoney and Samuel Schultz. The Mahoney dwelling will be located at 816 N. Helena street and will cost $3500, while Schultz's home will cost $2700 and will be erected at 813 N. Sabina street. Rain Brings End To Long Drought Water Company Records 20 of an Inch Yesterday in First Storm Breaking a drought which has lasted since May 19, spasmodic rainfall which started early Wednesday morning and continued until early this morning brought 28 of an inch of precipitation to Anaheim, according to the rain records kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. Skies were still overcast somewhat this morning, indicating that additional rainfall here was probable before the end of the week. Although the drought officially lasted May 19 when the last Fraud Charged In Operation of Citrus Concern Former Manager, Directors Named in Action Filed in Superior Court Following close on the heels of the annual meeting which saw six directors of the Anaheim Community Growers, Inc., and Edward Mills, its manager, ousted on November 22 was the civil action filed in superior court yesterday against the seven men by Julius Milbrat, sr., a shareholder, for the organization. The suit was brought against Perry Mathis, R. C. Hein, James Meehan, Sam D. Winters, George Easton and J. T. Lyon in addition to Mills. The charges include wilful mismanagement and fraudulent operations involving $150,000 or more. Second Action A second action was filed against the same men by J. H. Hill and Lillian M. Hill of Anaheim demanding $1473 damages and interest for alleged misrepresentation in sale of their crop of oranges. Juggling of books and accounts in such a manner that unknown amounts of money were lost to shareholders is charged in Milbrat's suit. Milbrat contends that each is personally liable and asks Office of law in Anaheim in September, 1936, shortly after passing state bar examination. He graduated from Iowa State Teachers College in 1922 and received his degree as doctor of juridiction from the University of Northern California law school. After practicing in Anaheim two and a half years, Fris was pointed to a position in the disattorney's office of Orange City. He served in that office until December, 1934, when he reed from his position as chief city to return to private practice in Anaheim. His salary, to be fixed by resolution, has not yet been determined. Holden, who served for nearly 13 years, has been living $160 a month. The city council also accepted contract from the Seattle Ran-Baseball club for the use of Palma park for training purposes next spring. The chlorine contract for 1939 led to the Braun corporation Los Angeles. Five quotations, at $4 per hundred weight, were received. McKesson-Robbins company had the contract this year. Ordinance No. 624, pertaining to new franchise for the Southern counties Gas company, was introduced and given first reading. Theinance simplifies the method of terminating the amount the gas company shall pay the city yearly the privilege of operating here. Reports of activities in all departments of the city during the month of November were received the council, accepted and filed. Report of the tax-collector read that 61 per cent of theount due had been collected onember 5. Total amount of taxes to be collected is $83,376.24,a total of $51,194.82 had been paid on that date. Year's First Drill Scheduled Sunday The first public drill of theool year will be presented by sets of St. Catherine's Militaryool next Sunday afternoon.it announced this week by Lt.A. Schmitt, commandant.Theool will start at 3 o'clock. Major Ben B. Blair, USA retired,review the cadets.Generalsection of the new classroom last since May 19, spasmodic rainfall which started early Wednesday morning and continued until early this morning brought .28of an inch of precipitation to Anaheim, according to the rain records kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. Skies were still overcast somewhat this morning, indicating that additional rainfall here was probable before the end of the week. Although the drought officially began last May 19 when the last recorded rain fell here, several showers since that time have wet streets of the city, but did not bring enough precipitation to be recorded. Citrus growers and other farmers of the county greeted the rain yesterday with much satisfaction: Several orange growers had started to irrigate the groves. It is problematical whether yesterday's rain will halt further irrigation,but it does indicate that the winter rains have finally arrived. Last year at this time, Anaheim Union Water company had recorded 1.64 inches of rain. Legislator Plans Bill to Aid Park First steps pointing toward the establishment of a state park at Huntington Beach will be taken next month by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel when he introduces a bill in the state legislature providing for the establishment of such a park. Announcement of Assemblyman Kuchel's plan came from William Gallienne, secretary of the Huntington Beach chamber of commerce.Passage of such a bill as he will submit is necessary, Kuchel said, before a state park could be established.The present law does not permit the purchase of land and establishment of a park until an enabling act is passed by the legislature. In his letter Kuchel requestedthe chamber to send him maps of the district, information on titles,cost and other data. It is proposed to have the state establish the park out of Huntington Beach tideland oil funds.The district proposed for.the state park adjoins a strip of 1600 feet of beach land now being improvedby the city of Huntington Beach,funds being secured through a second action was filed against the same men by J. H. Hill and Lillian M. Hill of Anaheim demanding $1473 damages and interest for alleged misrepresentation in sale of their crop of oranges. Juggling of books and accountsin such a manner that unknown amounts of money were lost to shareholders is charged in Milbrat's suit.Milbrat contends that each is personally liable and asks that the court enjoin the seven men from disposing of their holdings during pendency of the action. Accusations against Mills include permitting "dishonesty, embezzlement and defalcations of other employees,""wilful and wrongful mismanagement,"altering books and advancing funds to friends in excess of the amount the crop returned among others.The suit alleges there are $50,000 or more in outstanding debts of this nature. Loss Set at $150.00b Loss through mismanagement is placed at $150,000 or more in the action. Loans were listed in the complaint as including $1320.76 toMathis;$613.57 to Hein;$3916.89to Meehan;$1091.92 to Winters;$7251.77 to Easton;$11,353.77 toMills himself;$10,976.20 to Lyonand $21,000 to miscellaneous others. Creation of a "sinking fund"from $30,000 deducted from returns due grower-members that is not now in the bank is also charged. Erle H. Lowe was elected presidentof the Anaheim CommunityGrowers at their annual meeting.Other officers and directors are Tim Wallace,vice president;A.A. McCormick, acting secretary;Henry Behrens,Herman H.FreeseJohn Grewe, Ernest H.Hoskingand John Molt,directors. Charles Calhoun is Found Guilty Charles Calhoun, 28,today stands convicted of second degree murder and must now face an insanity trial.A jury in SuperiorJouge James L.Allen's court returnedthe guilty verdict late Tuesday evening. Calhoun was convicted of shoot- Scheduled Sunday The first public drill of the school year will be presented by students of St. Catherine's Military School next Sunday afternoon, it announced this week by Lt. A. Schmitt, commandant. The will start at 3 o'clock. Major B. B. Blair, USA retired, review the cadets. General section of the new classroom gymnasium building will be a sure for the guests. The drill program will consist of review and section, dormitory inspection, tests-manual, competitive comedy drill and retreat parade. This evening the cadets will hold their fourth annual Christmas day. Hedstrom Chosen As Best Speaker George Hedstrom's talk on "Am-Liberal" was judged the best the evening at the meeting of Anaheim Toastmasters club Tuesday at the Marigold cafe. Heussed the censorship of radio commentators and newspapers as pertains to criticism of the federal government. Warren Bristol, exchange speaker from Huntington Beach, talked "Your Job and Mine." Other speakers were G. Millard Parks "Central Valley Project," and Oliver Taylor on "Housing." The speakers were presented by Dr. Edward Tews, toastmaster of the morning. In his letter Kuchel requested the chamber to send him maps of the district, information on titles, cost and other data. It is proposed to have the state establish the park out of Huntington Beach tideland oil funds. The district proposed for the state park adjoins a strip of 1600 feet of beach land now being improved by the city of Huntington Beach, funds being secured through a bond issue last June. The beach city hopes to have the park established on 9000 feet of beach land between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach and on a tract of more than 100 acres across Coast highway from the beach frontage. Identity of Body Not Established The identity of the elderly woman who apparently committed suicide in the ocean at Huntington Beach Tuesday morning has not been determined. The body was discovered early Tuesday morning by R. B. Gregg, route 2, box 131-a, Anaheim, as he worked on an oil rig. The woman is between 70 and 75 years of age, has grey hair, blue eyes, no teeth, is slightly built and about five feet, five inches tall. Coroner Earl Abbey expressed the belief the woman, whose body was in the water about seven hours, probably was a resident of Orange county or some neighboring community. Charles Calhoun is Found Guilty Charles Calhoun, 28, today stands convicted of second degree murder and must now face an insanity trial. A jury in Superior Jouge James L. Allen's court returned the guilty verdict late Tuesday evening. Calhoun was convicted of shooting to death his step-father, Clyde Dillinger, 30, at Midway City last June. Under the conviction, Calhoun faces a penalty of five years to life unless he is found not guilty by reason of insanity at his next trial. Date for the sanity trial will probably be set this week by Superior Judge G. K. Scovel, to whose court Judge Allen transferred the case. Lakeman Recovering From Mishap Hurts Jacob Lakeman, Fullerton merchant who was formerly a city councilman here, is recovering satisfactorily in a Las Vegas, N. M., hospital from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on November 29 which brought death to his wife. Lakeman suffered leg fractures, severe head cut and a dislocated shoulder, according to a son, Floyd Lakeman. Another son, Boyd Lakeman, will leave for Las Vegas tomorrow to stay until his father is able to return to his home in an automobile accident on No-