anaheim-gazette 1939-01-05

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Merchant Group Addressed Today by Sales Expert Victor M. Eckdahl Stresses Value of Humanness in Business "Do not fear the future or you will fumble the present." This was the keynote of an inspirational talk given by Victor M. Eckdahl, manager of the Los Angeles branch of Swift & Company, at this morning's meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association. One of the largest groups to attend the association's meeting in some time killed the banquet room at the Marigold cafe to hear Eckdahl. The close relationship between selling and advertising was stressed by Eckdahl in his remarks. Everything that can be said should be advertised, he said. "If I was selling a product I couldn't advertise, I'd advertise my business for sale," Eckdahl declared. Romance is Needed Morning's Rain Brings .18 Inch to Anaheim Rain which started as a light drizzle about mid-morning and increased to a heavy downpour during the noon hour, brought .18 inch of precipitation to Anaheim by 1 o'clock this afternoon, according to the Anaheim Union Water company's gauge. The storm that reached Anaheim last Monday increased the season's total by .21 inch, bringing it to a new high of 6.69 inches. Indications are that the total will exceed 7 inches by the end of the present storm. Last year at this time Anaheim had received 2 inches of rain. River Levee Job Protests Futile County Powerless to Force Employment of Local Men on Project Protests against employment of workmen from outside Orange county on the Santa Ana river protection project and a request from the contractors of the job for extension of their time limit were received simultaneously by Smith Is Chosen Presiding Officer By County Board Department Heads Retained By Supervisors; West Installed on Bench Selection of Willard Smith as chairman to succeed him—the new board of supervisors Tuesday. The board now inself and re-appointment of all appointive officers featured the organization meeting of includes Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, third district; Willis H. Warner of Huntington Beach; succeeding John Mitchell, second district; Steele Finley of Santa Ana, first district; N. E. West, re-elected. fifth district; and Smith, re-elected, fourth district. Appointive officers retained were Welfare Director T. P. Douglas, Health Officer Dr. H. K. Sutherland, Purchasing Agent Eugene Fenelon, Highway Superintendent A. A. Beard, Sealer of Weights and Measures D. W. Tubbs, Hospital Superintendent Dr. Harry Zaiser County Powerless to Force Employment of Local Men on Project Protests against employment of workmen from outside Orange county on the Santa Ana river protection project and a request from the contractors of the job for extension of their time limit were received simultaneously by the county board of supervisors Tuesday. The chambers of commerce of Anaheim and Santa Ana each filed with the supervisors a protest against reported action of Basich Brothers, contractors, in discharging Orange county workmen in favor of others brought in from Los Angeles. It was complained that 152 Orange county men, all employed as unskilled labor, had been dismissed by the contractors and Los Angeles men employed. Similar complaints had previously been made to the supervisors by the laborers themselves. The supervisors pointed out that they are unable to require Basich Brothers to employ Orange county men on the project because of the fact that state money is being used to repair the river levees and state regulations permit the contractors to obtain their employees from any locality. In his communication to the board, Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim chamber of commerce asked that all future contracts specify Orange county labor. The supervisors neither granted nor rejected the contractors' request for extension of time. Supervisor Steele Finley voiced his objection to the extension, but the entire matter was placed in the hands of Deputy District Attorney J. E. Walker for investigation of the amount of additional time wanted. Basich Brothers did not state how much additional time is needed. They merely said the delay was caused by the heavy rains last month and the delay in delivery of certain materials. Chairman Willard Smith observed that when the contract was awarded, Basich Brothers had stated they would be able to handle the job in a month's less time than other contractors. Radio Expert Is County Powerless to Force Employment of Local Men on Project Protests against employment of workmen from outside Orange county on the Santa Ana river protection project and a request from the contractors of the job for extension of their time limit were received simultaneously by the county board of supervisors Tuesday. The chambers of commerce of Anaheim and Santa Ana each filed with the supervisors a protest against reported action of Basich Brothers, contractors, in discharging Orange county workmen in favor of others brought in from Los Angeles. It was complained that 152 Orange county men, all employed as unskilled labor, had been dismissed by the contractors and Los Angeles men employed. Similar complaints had previously been made to the supervisors by the laborers themselves. The supervisors pointed out that they are unable to require Basich Brothers to employ Orange county men on the project because of the fact that state money is being used to repair the river levees and state regulations permit the contractors to obtain their employees from any locality. In his communication to the board, Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim chamber of commerce asked that all future contracts specify Orange county labor. The supervisors neither granted nor rejected the contractors' request for extension of time. Supervisor Steele Finley voiced his objection to the extension, but the entire matter was placed in the hands of Deputy District Attorney J. E. Walker for investigation of the amount of additional time wanted. Basich Brothers did not state how much additional time is needed. They merely said the delay was caused by the heavy rains last month and the delay in delivery of certain materials. Chairman Willard Smith observed that when the contract was awarded, Basich Brothers had stated they would be able to handle the job in a month's less time than other contractors. Santa Ana, first district; N. E. West, re-elected; fifth district; and Smith, re-elected, fourth district. Appointive officers retained were Welfare Director T. P. Douglas, Health Officer Dr. H. K. Sutherland, Purchasing Agent Eugene Fenelon, Highway Superintendent A. A. Beard, Sealer of Weights and Measures D. W. Tubbs, Hospital Superintendent Dr. Harry Zaiser Livestock Inspector Dr. J. H. Bowers, Irvine Park Superintendent Faye Irwin, Garage Superintendent George Bremmer, Statistician Miss Gertrude Hellis, Building Inspector Edward Mahl, Flood Control Engineer M. N. Thompson Publicity Director V. D. Johnson Librarian Mrs. Carmi Zimmerman and Electrical Inspector C. E Price. Committees Assigned Committee appointments were announced by Chairman Smith and were the same as last year except that Warner took over Mitchell's departments. Warner's assignment include building, detention home finance and budget, and agriculture. Riley will be committee man for the county hospital, county farm and county garage. West was assigned to the purchasing department, health department, library and livestock inspection. Finley will be committee man for the welfare department, court house and jail. Chairman Smith will be in charge of county parks, advertising and forestry. All supervisor form the committee on county harbor and flood control. Judge Inaugurated Tuesday also marked the inauguration of Superior Judge Frank Lin G. West, whose father sat on the same bench for 24 years. A large group of attorneys and specialists filled the courtroom de partment one for the ceremony. Superior Judge George K. Scovel was chosen presiding judge of the court for 1939. He assigned Judge West to department three previously occupied by the presiding judge who moves to department two. Judge Homer G. Amie will sit in department one. Assignment of duties as anounced by Judge Scovel included Judge West, criminal; Judge Amie juvenile court, and Judge Scovel probate matters. Retiring Judge Bishop Will Visit Anaheim Church The Right Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Los Angeles, will visit St. Michael's parish next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, according to an announcement made today by the rector, The Rev. D. Howard Dow. Bishop Stevens will administer the apostolic sacrament of confirmation and will also preach. Sunday evening is also Twelfth Night, or Feast of Lights, and the bishop will take part in this ancient service. A cordial invitation to attend is extended to all those interested. Al Riutcel Retires from Business Here A. C. Riutcel, for 20 years a furniture dealer in Anaheim, has retired as a partner in Riutcel-Smith company and his interest has been taken over by Ray Reafnyder and Wayne Reafnyder. Riutcel is retiring, he said, "after 30 years of hard work, to rest and enjoy myself." He and the late Roy Wethered inaugurated the present Riutcel-Smith company 20 years ago... Wethred died about nine years ago and Charles S. Smith became Riutcel's partner. Radio Expert Is Speaker at Club When President Roosevelt speaks to the people of the United States over radio considerably more than 20,000,000 persons listen to him, declared Wayne Griffith of the Mutual Broadcasting company in addressing members of the Lion's club Friday. The most popular radio program attracts about 20,-000,000 listeners, he said. Advances made in radio in the past 17 years were described by Griffith. Its future, he said, depends largely on developments in television. Television programs are being broadcast daily from Los Angeles and may be received over a radius of 60 miles. Griffith was introduced by Dr. C. P. Tompkins, program chairman. Business Licenses For City Now Due Business licenses for the first half of the year are now due, according to Police Chief James S. Bouldin. Licenses become delinquent on January 10 and are subject to 10 per cent penalty if not paid by that date. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1939 An Is Chosen Residing Officer of County Board ment Heads Retained Supervisors; West installed on Bench ction of Willard Smith German to succeed himboard of supervisors ry. The board now inre-appointment of all officers featured organization meeting of Harry D. Riley of Anaheim district; Willis H. of Huntington Beach, ing John Mitchell, secrict; Steele Finley of ana, first district; N. E. e-elected, fifth district, with, re-elected, fourth tive officers retained welfare Director T. P. Dougth Officer Dr. H. K. SuthPurchasing Agent Eugene Highway Superintendent ward, Sealer of Weights and D. W. Tubbs, Hospital indent Dr. Harry Zaiser, SAVINGS, LOAN & BUILDING ASSN. WILL MARK GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY The golden anniversary of the incorporation of the Savings, Loan and Building association of Anaheim will be celebrated next Monday when the association holds open house at its offices, 211 E. Center street, between the hous of 2 and 5 o'clock. The entire community is invited to visit the office of the association and to become bet- Funeral Held for Dr. H. D. Newkirk Services Are Conducted at Minneapolis Yesterday for Noted Surgeon Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon in Minneapolis for Dr. Harris D. Newkirk, prominent Anaheim physician and surgeon who passed away last Friday while en route to Minneapolis. Interment will also be made in the Minnesota city. Details of Dr. Newkirk's pass- ter acquainted with its methods and personnel. The Savings, Loan and Building association is one of the oldest establishments in Anaheim. It was founded when this city was only a small community and has grown with the town from a small organization to one of the leading businesses of Anaheim today. Formed Dec. 8, 1888 The association was organized on December 8, 1888, and was incorporated as the Savings, Loan and Building association on January 8, 1889. The Anaheim Gazette had the privilege of printing the first by-laws for the organization. The original directors were Frank Ey, Charles Schindler, Louis Luckel, H. A. Dickel, Joseph Helmen, E. J. Pellegrin, S. Littlefield, Perdinand Backs, John P. Zeyn, Adolph Thomas and A. Goldthwaite. Ey served as the first president and Luckel was the first secretary. Only four men have served as secretary of the association. Luckel was succeeded by George Horr, who in turn was replaced by H. W. Chenoweth. On August 5, 1889, Fred A. Backs became secretary and has occupied that post continuously. Backs' father was Claim Shortage In Accounts of Fruit Company Demurrers are Taken Under Advisement by Judge Scovel Friday Claims of a $50,000 shortage in accounts of the Anaheim Community Growers we made in superior court Friday afternoon as Judge G.: Secvel took under advisemen demurrers to an account suit brought by Julius M. brat, sr., stockholder, again ex-Manager Edward Mills as the former board of director Perry Mathis, James Meeha Sam A. Winters, R. C. Hei J. T. Lyon and George Easton. In another action involving the same association and officials, court denied demurrer to the $14 damage suit brought by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill on claims of fraud and sustained a demurrer to H. Hill's claim of wrongful conversion of fruit. Dismiss Charge The conversion charge later v Committees Assigned Mittee appointments were led by Chairman Smith and the same last year except Warner’s assignments building, detention home, and budget, and agricultural will be committeeman for county hospital, county farm county garage. Will be committeeman welfare department, court and jail. Smith will be in office of county parks, advertisement forestry. All supervisors of committee on county hard-flood control. Judge Inaugurated May also marked the inauguration of Superior Judge Frank West, whose father sat on the bench for 24 years. A group of attorneys and specialized the courtroom of deatet one for the ceremony. Judge George K. Scott chose presiding judge of court for 1939. He assigned West to department three, mostly occupied by the president who moves to depart-ment. Judge Homer G. Ames in department one. Inment of duties as an attorney Judge Scovel include West, criminal; Judge Ames, court, and Judge Scovel, matters. Retiring Judge Services Are Conducted at Minneapolis Yesterday for Noted Surgeon Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon in Minneapolis for Dr. Harris D. Newkirk, prominent Anaheim physician and surgeon who passed away last Friday while en route to Minneapolis. Interment will also be made in the Minnesota city. Details of Dr. Newkirk’s passing have not yet been received here. His widow, Mrs. Ruth Newkirk, and his daughter, Mrs. Sally Boege of Fullerton, left immediately for Minnesota and other members of the family have received no additional information from them. Dr. Newkirk was en route to visit his brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Diessner of Minneapolis, and was scheduled to arrive in that city at 8 o’clock Saturday morning. Word of his death was received here from Dr. Diessner. It is believed death was caused by a heart attack. Came Here In 1920 The noted physician and surgeon came to Anaheim from Minneapolis in 1920 and immediately became affiliated with the Johnston clinic. He was one of the leading eye, ear, nose and throat specialists in southern California and in 1931 was elected a member of the American College of Surgeons. Dr Newkirk developed three instruments which are now in common use among eye, ear, nose and throat specialists. He was a member of the Anaheim Rotary club. Dr. Newkirk’s health had not been of the best for the past two years. A year ago last summer he took a trip around the world and then returned to the clinic where he was active until about three months ago. In addition to his widow and daughter, Dr. Newkirk leaves a son, Dana S. Newkirk of Fullerton; a sister, Mrs. Diessner, and a brother, Burt Newkirk of Schnectady, New York. He was 60 years of age at the time of his death. Speech Contest Is Won by Mayes Basil Mayes won the Anaheim union high school finals in the American Legion’s Americanism contest Tuesday evening. Ben E. J. Pellegrin, S. Littlefield, Perdinand Backs, John P. Zeyn, Adolph Thomas and A. Goldthwaite. Ey served as the first president and Luckel was the first secretary. Only four men have served as secretary of the association. Luckel was succeeded by George Horr, who in turn was replaced by H.W. Chenoweth. On August 5, 1889, Fred A. Backs became secretary and has occupied that post continuously since. Backs’ father was one of the original directors. The association was originally incorporated for $1,000,000 which has since been increased to $4,000,000. Open Own Office Prior to 1921 the offices of the association were maintained in the place of business of the secretary. In 1921 separate offices were opened in the Kraemer building at 122 E. Center street, were later moved to 116 S. Los Angeles, and about three years ago were removed to the association’s own building at 211 E. Center street. The Savings, Loan and Building association is one of the three or four oldest in southern California and the second oldest in Orange County. The Orange Building and Loan association was organized one year prior to the Anaheim association. Present directors include William T. Wallop, Dr W.L.Bigham, Fred A.Backs, Elmer E.Bruce, Henry M.Adams,A.E.Schumacher and H.H.Benjamin. Kiwanis Officers Seated Tuesday L.C.Herron, newly-elected president, and other officers and directors of the Anaheim Kiwanis club were installed into office last Tuesday noon. Jack Zinn, district governor, was installing officer. Other officers seated with Herron are Ted Kuchel, vice president; Rosecoe B.Young, secretary; F.A.Backs, treasurer,and Charles Schutz, Ewald Lemcke,A.E.Schumacher, Walter Williams,Curtis Case,H.A.Nelson and F.T.Fowler,directors. Kenneth Payden was appointed sergeant-at-arms. Young gave his annual secretary’s report. He reported that Henry Adams,Frank Gibbs,August Schumacher and himself have maintained perfect attendance for Sam A.Winters,R.C.Hewitt.J.T.Lyon and George Easton. In another action involving the same association and officials, the court denied demurrer to the $14-damage suit brought by Mr.A.Mrs.J.H.Hill on claims of fraud and sustained a demurrer to H.Hill’s claim of wrongful conversion of fruit. Dismiss Charge The conversion charge later was dismissed by stipulation, according to Attorney Arthur A.Jones of Anglescus,counsel for the Hills court for Milbrat,who said the Hill would go to trial on the claim fraud. Mrs. Hill charged in the complaint that Mills induced her wife to sell their orange crop to an dependent buyer,and guarantee her a price per box which she have brought$1773.But they w paid only$300bytheassociationthecomplaintalleged. In the Millbrat suit for an counting,Mathis,Meehan,Winters,and Hein,m represented By Attorneys McFadden and Holden.Theodore R.Comber,the right of Millbrat to file because no demand ever been made on the directors,tothealso demanded to know what charges the directors face. “Not Fraud” Attorney Jones argued that suit is not an action in fraud though claims of fraud were made on the basis of suit for an account. He submitted a brief with thorities,tothe court.Jones,cidentally,told the court that a meeting of stockholders Thursday evening,nan auditor’s port was presented,’indicating shortage in association accounts at least$50,000.Jones declared the supposed$30,000 sinking for of the association was non-existent.Mills was represented in court by Attorneys Kaufman and derson of Anaheim.Forgy,Rhaus-and-Forgy,Santa Ana f represented Easton.Lyon whiluntil January 15 to answer suit is not yet represented in counsel. Two Are Hurt in Traffic Accide Collision of two automobiles the intersection of Palm and Oak street early Monday after Speech Contest Is Won by Mayes Basil Mayes won the Anaheim union high school finals in the American Legion's Americanism speech contest Tuesday evening when four students competed. The contest was held in conjunction with the Anaheim Toastmasters club meeting and the contestants were judged by members of the club. Second place was won by Mary Sowden. Other contestants were Nancy Shoemaker and Melvin Crain. Mayes chose as his subject, "Constitutional Quandary." Mayes and Miss Sowden will compete again on January 9 at Fullerton, with the winners to enter the Tri-County contest at a later date, according to Fred Frederickson, Legion representative at the contest. Community Growers May Join Exchange Membership in the California Fruit Growers Exchange will be sought in the near future by the Anaheim Community Growers, it was announced last week by A. A. McCormick, acting manager. Decision to ask for membership was reached at a special meeting last Thursday night. After operating for several years as a member of the Exchange, the Community Growers conducted its business independently last year. Retirement Benefit Approved for Allen Superior Judge James L. Allen, who retired from the bench this week, will receive benefits under provision of a judicial act of 1937, it was announced this week. His retirement was approved by retiring Governor F. F. Merriam after Judge Allen had submitted statements of physical disability. Judge Allen will draw $270 monthly, which represents half of his former annual income of $8500 as a member of the bench. Dr. Frank W. Dell Will Speak Sunday Dr. Frank W. Dell, former pastor of the First Friends church of Whittier, will speak Sunday evening at the White Temple Methodist church. His subject will be "The War Scare in Europe." Dr. Dell has just returned from a five-months' visit to that continent. His message will be illustrated with pictures of the scenes of greatest interest. Two Are Hurt in Traffic Accide Collision of two automobiles the intersection of Palm and Otter street early Monday afternoon resulted in injuries to two persons according to police reports; third person was arrested by officers and charged with being toxicated. Those injured were Mrs. Peck, 50, 123 S. Olive street, or of one car, and Mary Henze of Los Angeles, passed in the other automobile which driven by Karl L. Haines of early Hills. Neither was serious hurt. Fred Peck was arrested for ing intoxicated. He pleaded guilty Tuesday when arraigned by City Judge Frank Tausch paid a fine of $25. Dr. Vogt's House in Burglarized Monroe Theft of a gold watch and valued at $50, a small calibre and a wallet containing dollar was reported to the shoefice Tuesday by Dr. H. C., who lives at Vermont and streets. The burglar gained entrance the home by picking the lock then drilling holes in the door order to remove a chair that been braced against the door ficers reported. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 11 Fire Losses for Year 1938 Total $2795 Fire losses in the city of Anaheim during 1928 totalled $2795, it was reported today by Fire Chief R. Nyboe. The loss was considerably higher than the total for 1937 of $422. The department answered 64 calls during the year, of which seven were for the inhilator. Of the latter seven, five of the calls were successful, Nyboe said. The year's total fire loss was also slightly higher than in 1936, Chief Nyboe said. The loss that year was $2235. More Land For Dam Authorized Additional 4000 Acres Will Be Purchased by County for Flood Protection The Orange county board of supervisors wound up its year's business Thursday with one of the largest transactions in many months, as acquisition of an additional 400 acres of land at Prado dam was authorized. The purchase will cost about $700,000. The additional land for the huge dam project was purchased after a survey and recommendation by Anaheim post office receipts for the year 1938 set a new record for the city and the total valuation of building permits issued during the year was the highest since 1924. Figures on postal receipts were supplied by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins and Building Inspector R. Nyboe compiled the building permit figures. Total receipts at the post office for the 12 months were $60,985.70, more than $5000 higher than the previous record which was established in 1924. During 1937 the receipts nearly set a new record, the total of $55,716.08 being $104 less than the highest mark. Last year's receipts exceeded those of the previous year by $5,269.62. Loss in December The gain for the year was made in the face of a decrease in receipts for the month of Decem- Dismiss Charge conversion charge later was used by stipulation, according toorney Arthur A. Jones of Loses, counsel for the Hills and Librat, who said the Hill suit go to trial on the claim of Hill charged in the com that Mills induced her not their orange crop to an indictment buyer, and guaranteed price per box, which should brought $1773. But they were only $300 by the association, complaint alleged. The Millbrat suit for an acting, Mathis, Meehan, Winters Mein, represented by Attor-McFadden and Holden and Moore R. Comber, questioned right of Millbrat to file suit use no demand ever had made on the directors; they demanded to know what is the directors face. 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Jones, initially, told the court that at meeting stockholders last day evening, an auditor's rewas presented, indicating a large in association accounts off $50,000. Jones declared supposed $30,000 sinking fund association was non-existent. It was represented in court attorneys Kaufman and Anon of Anaheim. Forgy, Reinand-Forgy, Santa Ana firm, sented Easton. Lyon, who has January 15 to answer the is not yet represented by el. Two Fires Bring Grief to Farmer Two separate fires within the last week destroyed buildings on the John DeLand ranch of Katella road, south of Anaheim. The first blaze occurred last Thursday night and destroyed the ranch home; being followed by the second fire Monday night which burned the garage. Total loss was estimated at nearly $5000. The DeLands were not at home for the 12 months were $60,985.70, more than $5000 higher than the previous record which was established in 1924. During 1937 the receipts nearly set a new record, the total of $55,716.08 being $104 less than the highest mark. Last year's receipts exceeded those of the previous year by $5,269.62. Loss in December The gain for the year was made in the face of a decrease in receipts for the month of December, Postmaster Hoskins reported. Receipts during December, 1938, amounted to $8425.37, while during the same month in 1937 the post office's business was valued at $8634.07, or $208.70 more. The peak day for letters handled by the Anaheim post office this year was Tuesday, December 23, when 34,000 letters and 110 sacks of parcel post passed through the office. The record for any one day for letters is 38,000, but that mark is expected to stand for sometime because the public is heeding the post office department's plea for earlier mailing. Postmaster Hoskins said. Permits Exceed $950,000 Anaheim's building permit valid-bouled valuations during 1937. Last year's total was $959,949, as compared with a total of $422,873 for the year previous. The total for 1938 was the highest recorded since 1924 and was only $66,599 short of the figure for that year. More new homes were erected in Anaheim during 1938 than in 1937 by a margin of 53 to 44. Nyboe said. Large construction projects were instrumental in establishing the large total and include the elementary school rebuilding program, the new gymnasium building at St. Catherine's Military school and the new Cal-Juices, Inc., building. Of the 53 new homes, five were started during December. Permits valuations last month was somewhat less than in December, 1937. Nyboe reported. Work valued at $23,944 was authorized last-month as compared to $54,506 the previous year. Five New Families are Welcomed Here The new resident list compiled this week by the Anaheim chamber of commerce reveals that five new families have selected this city for their homes. The newcomers are E. H. Lam Two Are Hurt in Traffic Accident Ilusion of two automobiles at intersection of Palm and Centreet early Monday afternoon involved in injuries to two persons, leading to police reports. A person was arrested by offi- and charged with being iniated. Those injured were Mrs. Fred, 50, 123 S. Olive street, drive- of one car, and Mary Ann of Los Angeles, passenger of other automobile which was en by Karl L. Haines of Bev-Hills. Neither was seriously injured. Peck was arrested for be-ntoxicated. He pleaded guilty day when arraigned before Judge Frank Tausch and a fine of $25. Vogt's House is burglarized Monday Heft of a gold watch and chain held at $50, a-small calibre pis-sand and a wallet containing one ear was reported to the sheriff's office Tuesday by Dr. H. C. Vogt who lives at Vermont and East Peters. The burglar gained entrance to home by picking the lock and then drilling holes in the door in order to remove a chair that had been braced against the door; officers reported. Two separate fires within the last week destroyed buildings on the John DeLand ranch of Katella road, south of Anaheim. The first blaze occurred last Thursday night and destroyed the ranch home; being followed by the second fire Monday night which burned the garage. Total loss was estimated at nearly $5000. The DeLands were not at home when the fire occurred which consumed the residence. The blaze was discovered by employes of the Edison substation at Katella, who notified State Forest Ranger Joe Scherman. The fire was too far advanced to save the dwelling. Sheriff's radio patrol officers discovered the fire in the garage at 1 o'clock Tuesday morning. A tractor valued at $1500 was destroyed in the blaze. Wildcat Well Now at 2500-Foot Level Interest of northern Orange county oil districts continues centered on the wildcat of the Texas company in their No. 1, A-12-1, now drilling in sandshale at 2500 feet near Manchester boulevard, west of Anaheim. Tests have been made of the area south and west of Anaheim by several companies, but the Texas company is drilling in an area not previously tested and property owners in that district are watching the progress closely. PERMIT GRANTED A building permit was granted this week to William H. Dale for alterations to a building at 211 S. Melrose street at a cost of $450. Five New Families are Welcomed Here The new resident list compiled this week by the Anaheim chamber of commerce reveals that five new families have selected this city for their homes. The newcomers are E. H. Lamson, 410 S. Philadelphia; W. A. Hoover, 612 E. Chartres.; Mrs. Betty Upshaw, 213 S. Mills Drive; Lizzie B. Morgan, 905 N. Los Angeles and Leland Roach, 915 N. Olive. Interesting New Column Starts in Gazette Today The Anaheim Gazette today introduces a new column, edited by J. Wesley Groom, which will portray in crisp style refreshing highlights on the history of the west. For years California's history has been Groom's hobby, in fact there are but few by-ways between the Mexican border and Canada that have evaded his travel. To many he is known as a foremost authority on much of the history of our western slope. In adding the new column, The Gazette feels it is serving those readers who frequently come upon interesting stories of famed people and places that meant so much in the building of the west, and which they would like to pass along. Groom invites anyone having such a story to contact him through The Gazette.