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THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street LXIX 150 Expected at Pioneer Reunion Here on June 24 Annual Homecoming Event May Attract Largest Crowd in History Approximately 150 members of pioneer families are expected to attend the annual Pioneer picnic which will be held in the picnic grounds of the Anaheim city park Saturday, June 24. Special invitations have been sent out to many of those who attended the event last year to remind them of the occasion this spring. The Pioneer Day picnic has grown in the past several years from a small reunion of members of pioneer families to its present from wherein not only pioneer families, but descendants or other old-time residents are represented. Usually held on the second Saturday in June annually, one event was delayed two weeks this year because of conflicting events. D. A. K. Sponsors Event After a lapse of one year, the Daughters of the American Revolution is again the sponsoring organization. L. A. (Fayette) Lewis has been chosen as master of ceremonies for Fremont School to Award Diplomas to 166 Students One hundred sixty-six students will be graduated from John C. Fremont school a week from this evening at the Greek theater in Anaheim city park, according to Principal Wilbert H. Bonney. The commencement exercises will begin at 8 o'clock and will feature talks by 11 members of the graduating class. Other students of the school will participate in the musical portion of the program. Jaysee Students Graduate Tuesday Helen Pifer and Bob Rimpau Have Important Part In Exercises Thirty-seven Anaheim students will climax their junior college careers next Tuesday night when commencement exercises are held at Fullerton junior college at 7:45 o'clock in the auditorium. Anaheim has the second largest group to graduate. Fullerton naturally leading with 85 sophomores. Anaheim has one of the most important parts of the program, with Robert Rimpau, sophomore class president, presenting the five finalists. General Theme Classroom Activities of Our Elementary Schools" is the general theme of the program. Dealing with various phases of the subject, the following talks will be given by students: "Kindergarten Year — Group Membership," by Audrey Baxter. D. A. K. Sponsors Event After a lapse of one year, the Daughters of the American Revolution is again the sponsoring organization. L. A. (Fayette) Lewis has been chosen as master of ceremonies for the reunion, for the third consecutive year. Lewis is a native of Anaheim and is now known throughout California as a past president of the California State Likes organization. He has also gained no little fame as a speaker on Americanism. Lewis is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lewis, prominent Anaheim residents. No formal program is being planned, the afternoon to be sent entirely in visiting and renewing our friendships. Luncheon at Noon Luncheon will be held at noon, with coffee, sugar and cream being furnished by the Mother Colony chapter of the DAR, assisted by prominent old-time residents. Those attending the picnic are asked to bring their own food and dishes. The sponsoring group is making every effort to contact anyone living in southern California who is a member of a pioneer or old-time family of Anaheim in order that this year's event may be the most successful ever held. In addition to the cards which have been mailed to persons attending last year, other efforts are being made to publicize the event. Charles M'Donald Given Probation Charles H. McDonald, 43, of Anaheim, last Friday was granted probation for three years on his conviction of two felonies. The probation was granted by Superior Judge Ben T. Ragain, who declared that McDonald's conviction was "a miscarriage of justice." McDonald had been convicted by a jury on two charges of petty theft, with prior conviction, which constitute felonies. The jurist felt the convictions were in error, because the jury at the same time had found McDonald not guilty. Thirty-seven Anaheim students will climax their junior college careers next Tuesday night when commencement exercises are held at Fullerton junior college at 7:45 o'clock in the auditorium. Anaheim has the second largest group to graduate. Fullerton naturally leading with 85 sophomores. Anaheim has one of the most important parts of the program, with Robert Rimpau, sophomore class president, presenting the five student speakers. Rimpau will introduce Helen Pifer of Anaheim, who will speak on "Possess It," as part of the general theme, "Our Formula for Life." Ruth Perry to Play In the special ensemble which will furnish music, Ruth Perry, a member of the graduating class, will play the violin, and several Anaheim students will take part in a number by the college symphony orchestra. Announcement of awards and honors will precede the presentation of the class of 1939 by Dean William T. Boyce. Following the presentation, the title of Associate of Arts will be conferred on the 233 graduates by Superintendent Louis E. Plummer. Graduates Listed Miss Myrtle Klahn will play a prelude on the auditorium organ, and will also play the precessional and recessional. Graduating students from Anaheim at Fullerton J. C. are Bob Armentrout, Barbara Baker, Elinor Baker, Quinton Barnes, Eugene Bercot, Peggy Lou Berthaunn, Euelda Bowman; Alfred Buss, Ysabel Claes, Don Dargatz; Don Davis, Jack Dudley, Norbert Elmers, Charlotte Fallis, Lawrence Fickle, Anita Force, Eugene Francik, Carolyn Gibbs, Jean Gordon, Alvin Hall, Kathleen Hall, Carl Hawkins, Wayne Held, Alberta Maas, Emilie Oas, Robert O'Neill, Elmer Peter, Helen Pifer, George Rainey, Robert Rimpau, Henry Ruis, Arthur Sander; Mary Shaver, Hideo Shigekawa, Virginia Sims, John Spielman and Lucille Van Zee. Senate Approves Funds for Dams The United States senate late last week put its approval on a $305,267,000 appropriations bill for flood control and rivers and harbors work previously passed by the house of representatives. General Theme Classroom Activities of Our Elementary Schools" is the general theme of the program. Dealing with various phases of the subject, the following talks will be given by students: "Kindergarten Year — Group Membership," by Audrey Baxter. "First Grade Milestone," by Hartley Starr. "Second Year — Community Membership," by Marjorie Metzgar. "Progress Through the Third Grade," by William Shigekawa. "Moulding Character Through Fourth Grade Activities," by Warren Heckman. "Fifth Grade—Wider Horizons," by Marian Pickell. "Sixth Year—the American Ideal and Old World Background," by Edward Sheridan. To Read Essay "Living on a Budget," an essay written by Miriam Brubaker, Zola Van Atta and Mary Lee Adams, to be given by Mary Adams. "How Can I Help Perpetuate Americanism," by Betty Neal. (Continued on page 8) Local Telephone Operators Cited Two employees of the Southern Telephone company in Anaheim were given honorable mention when the 1938 Vail awards "For Noteworthy Public Service" were announced this week. The local announcement was made by Robert J. Rossberg, manager of the Anaheim office of the telephone company. Local residents honored were Ruth M. Smith and Edna L. Anderson. They were cited for "prompt and efficient actions which probably saved a human life." Through alert team-work at their switchboard, the operators-were successful in preventing a suicide. One of the young women engaged the man in conversation while the other found the location of the man's residence and summoned police. The Vail awards have been made annually since 1920, honoring the memory of Theodore N. Vail early president of the Ameri- Senate Approves Funds for Dams The United States senate late last week put its approval on a $305,267,000 appropriations bill for flood control and rivers and harbors work previously passed by the house of representatives. Included in the appropriation is more than $6,000,000 for projects in Orange county. These projects and the amount involved are Prado dam, $3,504,000; Brea dam, $406,000; Fullerton dam, $392,000, and $750 to reimburse the county of Orange for funds spent on land acquisitions. Dispatches from Washington said all the money involved must be spent during the next fiscal year. Fishing Trip Films Shown to Rotarians Anaheim Rotarians Monday viewed motion pictures of a deep-sea fishing trip off the shores of Mexico. The films, shown by Harold L. Short of the Union Oil company's public relations department, also had a sound track. The exhibition was obtained through W. R. Sidenfadden, Anaheim manager of the oil concern. Russell Evans was program chairman of the day and President Louis Danz presided over the business meeting. PERMIT ISSUED Lydia Betz, 707 S. Lemon street, received the only building permit issued during the past week by the city of Anaheim. She will have termite work valued at $76 done on her residence. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1939 Award Students be graduated from this evening at the recording to Principal exercises will begin 11 members of the school will particiram. Smith, president of the ward, will present the dihe will be assisted by Bonney and SuperinA. Gauer. The latter speak briefly. Mont Trouveres, a comus, the school orchestra separate brass quartets at the music during the Members of the quarren Heckman, LeRoy Fred Howard and Donand Raymond Yelkin, Press, Fred Howard and Art, Miss Ethel Campector of music. General Theme Activities of Our Schools" is the general program. Dealing with phases of the subject,ing talks will be given: garten Year — Group up," by Audrey Baxter. Orange County's Old-Timers to Gather June 25 The annual picnic for Orange county old timers and their families will be held at Irvine park Sunday, June 25, it was announced today by Earl R. Abbey, president of the Old Timers Picnic association. More than 4000 persons attended the event last year. “If you can't be there for the picnic lunch under the old oaks, be sure to drive up after noon, for it is then the old friends have an opportunity to talk over by-gone years' events.” Abbey said. Anyone interested in old timers is entitled to attend. Each person should bring his lunch and dishes. Coffee, sugar, cream, ice water and cold punch will be provided, Abbey declared. The location is next to the pavilion. Earl Smith Wins Trustee Election Incumbent Returned to City Elementary School Board Friday County Officials Will Put Stop to Relief Chiseling District Attorney's Office Issues Complaints on Acquired Evidence A warrant of arrest was issued out of Anaheim justice court today for a resident of this city as county and state officials cooperated in bringing to a halt relief "chiseling" in Orange county. Arrest of the person is expected to be made tomorrow. The Anaheim resident was one of four Orange county residents against whom complaints were issued by Deputy District Attorney Lloyd S. Verry late yesterday. All were charged with making false statements to the effect they had no other income or assets when they applied for and received state aid. State officials are interesting themselves in the situation in Orange county, Verry disclosed when he said that action he took was at the specific request of George Copeland, attache of the state controller's office in Sacramento. The deputy district attorney said that the amounts involved in all Anaheim People Find Way to The three Anaheim people news in an unusual manner lacution as the result of their act the party, Guy Leslie Stark, won his freedom when Uni Blanton of St. Louis, Mo., said policy of my office to prosmakers." The Anaheim residents are Mr. and Mrs. George Cheatam, and the latter's father, Ellsworth T. Cavernley, all of 313 W. Broadway. They have been in St. Louis about two months. Cheatham telling friend he was called to that city on business matters. Cheatham, his wife and Cavernley were taken into custody by St. Louis officials last Saturday when Irving and Patrick Lee, as sortedly race track bookmakers complained the Anaheim people and their associate were defrauding them by using a short-wave radio set to learn the result of races. Charges are Filed The Lee brothers made their complaint after they had been arrested and charged with destroying property as the result of their actions in wrecking the short wave equipment. The brother Earl Smith Wins Trustee Election Incumbent Returned to City Elementary School Board Friday Earl E. Smith, incumbent member of the Anaheim elementary board of trustees, was re-elected to that position last Friday in one of the most hotly-contested school board elections in many years in Anaheim. A total of 936 votes were cast during the day. Smith was returned the victor by 20 votes over Dr. Erwin H. Kersten, while Louis Hennig ran a poor third. The incumbent received a total of 456 votes, with Kersten polling 436 and Hennig 31. Complimentary Vote A complimentary vote was given both Charles A. Pearson and A. C. Riuteel, incumbent Anaheim union high school trustees who were opposed for re-election. Elementary school districts, outside of Anaheim, who are in the Anaheim union high school district, returned two of the three incumbents who were opposed for re-election. Three other districts returned unopposed candidates. Shear Defeated In Centralia district, C. H. Shear, incumbent, was defeated by Ralph E. Huff. Bob Stearns conducted a successful write-in candidacy in Savana district to oust Anthony P. Parra, incumbent. The vote was 68 to 62. The only other contest was in Cypress district, with D. T. Mackay, incumbent, victorious over W. R. Hemingsen. Unopposed incumbents were Laura K. Dominguez; Katella; Thomas P. Doerr, Loara, and Frank Schrott, Magnolia. Methodist Church Honors Graduates Anaheim young people who are graduating from various educational institutions were honored at a breakfast this morning, sponsored by the White Temple Methodist church Sunday school. L. P. Nichols was general chairman and were charged with making false statements to the effect they had no other income or assets when they applied for and received state aid. State officials are interesting themselves in the situation in Orange county, Verry disclosed when he said that action he took was at the specific request of George Copeland, attache of the state controller's office in Sacramento. The deputy district attorney said that the amounts involved in all complaints were comparatively small. None of the suspects have been on the relief rolls for any considerable length of time, he said. New Officers of Lions Installed President Carroll D. Cone and his staff of officers were formally installed at last Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club. Cone succeeds Louis H. Hoskins, who served during the past year. Other officers seated were Charles Griffith, tail twisted Ray Beattyder, lion tamer; L. H. London, official objector; Vic La Mont, secretary, and Wayne Griggs, Newel Christensen, Francis Elliott and Robert Rossberg, directors. Victor G. Loly, senior past president, was the installing officer. Among the guests were District Governor Ulrich Schmid of Ontario; Fred Graybell, president of Huntington Beach club; Harold Grauel, president of Costa Mesa club; Pat Donegan of Orange county council president; Frank Harwood of Santa Ana, nominee for district governor; Harry C. Authur, sr., president of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce; Jack Crill cf Garden Grove; past county council president, and L. C. Herron; Anaheim Kiwanis club president. Glen Hipes and Clayton Allen were inducted into membership by Ernest Ganahl. Two Residences Burglarized Here Anaheim police, with the assistance of finger-print experts from the county sheriff's office, Monday investigated two burglaries which occurred sometime after midnight. Charges are Filed The Lee brothers made their complaint after they had been arrested and charged with destroying property as the result of their actions in wrecking the short wave equipment. The brother also face charges of operating a gambling establishment. The alleged bookies told officers that Mrs. Cheatham would stand by their counter with her head in her hand, until suddenly she would place a bet—always on winning horse. Become Suspicious They became suspicious, then said, and investigated. Outside their establishment was an auto-mobile equipped with short-wave radio. The Lees declare that the associates of Mrs. Cheatham received the results of a race over their automobile radio and then informed the woman by short-wave. In this manner, the group learned the results of races before the bookies did and were able to make "surprise" bets. The automobile was said to be owned by E. R. Mallory, also San Diego, who eluded arrest. When they discovered the short wave radio, the brothers destroyed it, which resulted in the charm of destruction of property. Then told arresting officers that story and were immediately charged with operating a gambling establishment. Champion Speaks to Anaheim Club Anaheim Toastmasters club members Tuesday evening had pleasure of hearing William Roberts of Huntington Park deliver the same talk which last Saturday evening won for him the speed championship of district co-Roberts' title-winning talk deal with "Unemployment." A second speaker, Louis Hamilton, and the general critic, Janet D. Farmer, joined with Roberts presenting an exchange program Hamilton spoke on "Moral Reason." Anaheim club speakers wrote George Hedstrom, "My Most Ebarrassing Moment;" Earl E. Smith highlighted the significance race track bookmakers complained the Anaheim people and their associate were defraughting them by using a short-wave radio set to learn the result of races. Charges are Filed The Lee brothers made their complaint after they had been arrested and charged with destroying property as the result of their actions in wrecking the short wave equipment. The brother also face charges of operating a gambling establishment. The alleged bookies told officers that Mrs. Cheatham would stand by their counter with her head in her hand, until suddenly she would place a bet—always on winning horse. Become Suspicious They became suspicious, then said, and investigated. Outside their establishment was an auto-mobile equipped with short-wave radio. The Lees declare that the associates of Mrs. Cheatham received the results of a race over their automobile radio and then informed the woman by short-wave. In this manner, the group learned the results of races before the bookies did and were able to make "surprise" bets. The automobile was said to be owned by E. R. Mallory, also San Diego, who eluded arrest. When they discovered the short wave radio, the brothers destroyed it, which resulted in the charm of destruction of property. Then told arresting officers that story and were immediately charged with operating a gambling establishment. Champion Speaks to Anaheim Club Anaheim Toastmasters club members Tuesday evening had pleasure of hearing William Roberts of Huntington Park deliver the same talk which last Saturday evening won for him the speed championship of district co-Roberts' title-winning talk deal with "Unemployment." A second speaker, Louis Hamilton, and the general critic, Janet D. Farmer, joined with Roberts presenting an exchange program Hamilton spoke on "Moral Reason." Methodist Church Honors Graduates Anaheim young people who are graduating from various educational institutions were honored at a breakfast this morning, sponsored by the White Temple Methodist church Sunday school. L. P. Nichols was general chairman and L. Frank Kellogg was toastmaster. Students speakers were Miriam Brubaker, elementary; Larry Hopkins, high school; Helen Pifer, junior college, and Henry Swenerton, colleges. Other features of the program were community singing led by Mrs. Marion Shafer and selections by the Raymond Hamilton family orchestra. Six Pay Fines as Traffic Violators Six persons paid fines and a seventh was certified to juvenile court on traffic law viloations in Anaheim during the past week. The largest fine, $15, was paid by Sarah E. McCullough of La Verne for speeding 60 miles an hour in a 25-mile zone. Five dollar fines were paid by Pete Gomez, Los Alamitos; Alvin H. Renfrow, South Gate; Oswald M. Kroeger, Los Angeles and Rufus E. Blackford. Fullerton Kroeger made a "U" turn in the business district; the others were cited for speeding. F. W. Caruthers, 318 S. Melrose street, paid a $10 fine for speeding and Earl Williams, Jr., Rt. 3. Box 88, was certified to juvenile court. Two Residences Burglarized Here Anäheim police, with the assistance of finger-print experts from the county sherriff's office, Monday investigated two burglaries which occurred sometime after midnight Saturday night. Homes entered were those of Mrs. Alvina Swanson, 516 N. Olive street, and Mrs. Louise Gruenemay, 215 E. Alberta street. A cake made up the entire loot taken, police said. It was stolen from Mrs. Swanson's home, although police were unable to determine how entrance was made to the resident. At the home of Mrs. Gruenemay, the burglar cut a screen and unlocked the rear door, investigation revealed. Plans for Camp at Osceola Discussed Plans for the Anaheim-Orange boys camp at Camp Osceola were laid Tuesday evening when the local committee met with Secretary J. P. Wilbur at the YMCA clubrooms. Members of the committee are Bob Smith, Mort Smith, Gordon Morley, Bud Mahoney, Dick Alden, Hafry Musser, Bob Marvin and Stanford Kerr. "Men to Match our Mountains" was the theme decided upon by the camp, of which Wilbur will be the director. Indications are that the quota of 35 would be filled. Camp will open June 19, with the Santa Ana boys going in, followed by the Anaheim-Orange group from June 30 to July 11. Talent Program to Be Given by Pupils The annual school talent program will be presented by students of John C. Fremont school tomorrow afternoon at No'clock in the school auditorium. Miss W. Ethel Campbell is charge of the event, and individual numbers will be announced. Wesley Mendoza. Various instrumental solos or instrumental groups, readings dances, whistling solo, and greeting singers are on the program, which will be presented by eighth grade students. Population Growth Shown by Director Orange county's population increased approximately 2500 over the past year, according estimates made upon the basis of the number of names appearing in the new Orange county directory. The book this year contains 311 names as compared with 309,204 for last year. Anaheim People Assertedly and Way to Beat Bookies three Anaheim people who found their way into the town an unusual manner late last week will not face prosecutions as the result of their activities. A fourth member of the city, Guy Leslie Stark, San Diego radio operator, also was freedom when United States Attorney Harry P. Brennan of St. Louis, Mo., said, "I don’t think it should be the first of my office to prosecute persons who skin bookings." Anaheim residents are Mr. George Cheatam, and the father, Ellsworth T. Caverne, of 313 W. Broadway. They have in St. Louis about two Cheatham telling friends called to that city on business. Ham, his wife and Caverne were taken into custody by his officials last Saturday living and Patrick Lee, as race track bookmakers, named the Anaheim people their associate were defrauded by using a short-wave set to learn the result of charges are Filed. Lee brothers made their rent after they had been arrested charged with destroying property as the result of theiroin wrecking the short-equipment. The brothers Principal Names Faculty for 1939 Five New Teachers to Join Anaheim High School Staff Next Fall Anaheim union high school faculty personnel for the next school year, including five new teachers, was announced late last week by District Superintendent J. Al Clayes. Six members of the faculty during the past year will not return. Those whose contracts were not renewed are Lily Hansen Kirkegaard, music; Harold W. Hollinger, science; Jane Van Booven, physician education, Thelma Zimmerman home economics. Arthur Merchant Board Forms Plans for Future Activity Directors Meet This Morning to Discuss Events for Coming Year Directors of the Anaheim Merchants association today started action which is designed to stop advertising in "fly-by-night" publications. The plan outlined by the directors will be presented to the general meeting of the association next Thursday morning for ratification or rejection. This morning's meeting was the first held by the new board of directors, and was conducted at the new Ideal cafe. Merchant association directors seek to re-establish a secret committee which will pass upon all requests for advertising made by other than established publications. It is planned to prepare a list of newspapers and other periodicals which qualify as "established publications" as a basis upon which the committee will work. To Seek Funds William T. Wallop was appointed by President J. W. Price to contact members of the state agricultural commission and enter a request for a portion of the $6000 said to be available to the thirty- Charges are Filed Lee brothers made their last after they had been arrested charged with destroying the result of theiroin wrecking the short-equipment. The brothers are charges of operating a big establishment. Become Suspicious Become suspicious, they and investigated. Outside establishment was an auto-equipped with short-wave The Lees declare that the les of Mrs. Cheatham reheats the results of a race over automobile radio and then did the woman by short-In this manner, the group of the results of races before kies did and were able to ensure thing" bets. Automobile was said to be by E. R. Mallory, also of ego, who eluded arrest. In they discovered the short-radio, the brothers destroy which resulted in the chargeruction of property. They told arresting officers their and were immediately charged on operating a gambling institution. Champion Speaks to Anaheim Club Theim Toastmasters club meets Tuesday evening had the use of hearing William Robb Huntington Park deliver one talk which last Saturday won for him the speechorship of district one's title-winning talk dealt "Unemployment." Second speaker, Louis Hamilton the general critic, James Ammer, joined with Roberts in acting an exchange program. On spoke on "Moral Rearm-theim club speakers were the Hedstrom, "My Most Em ing Moment;" Earl E. Smith, the college of Next Agricultural Anaheim union high school faculty personnel for the next school year, including five new teachers, was announced late last week by District Superintendent J. A. Clayes. Six members of the faculty during the past year will not return. Those whose contracts were not renewed are Lily Hanson Kirkegaard, music; Harold W. Hollinger, science; Jane Van Booven, physician education, Thelma Zimmerman, home economics, Arthur Dakan and Amos McLennan, both shop. New instructors already employed by the board of trustees are Winona Benson, home economics; Claude L. Booth, shop Elizabeth Hunziker, music; Shirley L. Keith, physical education, and Clyde L. Nickle, commerce. The faculty personnel for next year includes: J. A. Clayes, district superintendent and principal; Yetta V. Alden, Velda M. Barnes, Winona Benson, Claude L. Booth, Lillian Bradley, Harry L. Burden, Mary F. Callanan, Ethel J. Caverly, William A. Cook, Fay Stanley Dakan, Josephine Derigo, Lois K. Dyer. W. Ralph Focht, Mary P. Foreman, Latra Gene Frantz, Richard M. Glover, Helen M. Grant, H Victor Hansen, C. George Hedstrom, J. Mason Henry, V. Virginia Huff, Elizabeth Hunziker, Dorothy M. Jester, L. Frank Kellogg, Shirley L. Keith, John B. Kennedy, Darius F. Lehmer, Royal C. Marten, Kathleen McFaul, Clyde L. Nickle, Myrtle H. Owens. Marjorie Pibel, Mary D. Reasoner, William V. Rickle, Verna E.Rigdon, Charles H. Rinehart; Lloyd S. Ross, Deane Sue Russell, Richard F. Ryan, Faye K. Schulz, Jessie N. Seward, Chester R.Shirk, Ruth C. Smith, Minnie R.Spiceer, Marge W. Sproull, Marguerite C.Utter, Jacob L.Vander Veer, Bella J.Walker, Edith M.Weber, Joshua Williams and Dora Gene Golder. German Catholics to Gather Sunday Anaheim will be host to several thousands of German Catholics who will meet next Sunday at the Concordia club for the annual picnic and volkfest of the German Catholics of southern California. The event is sponsored by the St.Anthony's society, St.Emerich's society and the Konling society. requests for advertising made by other than established publications. It is planned to prepare a list of newspapers and other periodicals which qualify as "established publications" as a basis upon which the committee will work. To Seek Funds William T. Wallop was appointed by President J. W. Price to contact members of the state agricultural commission and enter a request for a portion of the $6000 said to be available to the thirty-second agricultural district from state funds. The money, according to law, is to be used for prizes in connection with a county fair or some similar project. Directors of the association feel that the annual Hallowe'en horse show comes under those qualifications. President Price also appointed several committee chairman to handle details of the various Merchant association events during the coming year. Each chairman will select his own committee, subject to ratification by the board of directors. Committees Named O. H. Renner, for the past two years head of the fiancce committee, was re-assigned to that post.Hallowe'en and Christmas decorations will be under the leadership of Louis H. Hoskins and Vard W.Hannum. Wallop was assigned to head the horse show committee and Dr. Neils Roebe was re-appointed chairman of the music committee for the Hallowe'en celebration. Directors of the association will meet each second Thursday morning of the month, it was decided. Guilfoyle Speaks to Kiwanis Club J. V. Guilfoyle, manager director of the Southern California Retail Hardware association, was the guest speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club. He was introduced by Claude Lane, program chairman of the day. Guilfoyle, a member of the Hollywood Kiwanis club, touched on various causes for poor business conditions. Club members complimented Everett M.Cone, retiring president of the Anaheim Merchants association, on the success of his administration. Dr.Charles Schutz announced that Kiwians are taking a group German Catholics to Gather Sunday Anaheim will be host to several thousands of German Catholics who will meet next Sunday at the Concordia club for the annual picnic and volkfest of the German Catholics of southern California. The event is sponsored by the St. Anthony's society, St. Emerich's society and the Kopling society. Edwin C. Boehler of Huntington Park will be the principal speaker on the afternoon's program. Other features will be music by Carl Ledel's Bavarian orchestra, games, races and dancing. Several prominent priests and laymen head the various committees in charge of arranging the picnic program. Colonel Stockton To Review Cadets Colonel E. A. Stockton, Jr., harbor defense commander of Los Angeles, will be the reviewing officer at St. Catherine's Military school's final drill program Sunday, June 18. The program will start at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Lt. C. A. Schmitt, commandant, announced. Councilman Leo J. Sheridan will give the address of welcome. The public is cordially invited to attend the ceremony. More Boys Needed for B.P.O.E. Troop An invitation to join Anaheim Boy Scout troop 75 has been issued to all boys of this city 12 years of age or older, according to Scoutmaster Gus Lenain. There are vacancies for 16 boys in the troop, the scoutmaster said. He was introduced by Claude Lane, program chairman of the day. Guilfoyle, a member of the Hollywood Kiwanis club, touched on various causes for poor business conditions. Club members complimented Everett M. Cone, retiring president of the Anaheim Merchants association, on the success of his administration. Dr. Charles Schutz announced that Kiwanians are taking a group of boys to camp next week. Bob Easton reported on his recent trip to San Francisco. Cubs and Scouts to Spend Week on Isle Members of Cub pack 173, Boy Scout troop 73 and Sea Scout ship 77, all of which are under the direction of St. Boniface church, will spend a week at Emerald Bay, beyond the isthmus at Catalina Island, Rev. Father James Nevin announced today. The boys will be in camp from June 17 to June 23. Reservations are available for 110 youngsters, while 80 members of the troops have already signified their intentions of participating. U. S. Bauer, cubmaster, will be in charge of the camp. Corpus Christi Day Observed by Cadets The Corpus Christi processional was conducted by cadets of St. Catherine's Military school this afternoon in celebration of Corpus Christi day. St. Boniface students and other parishioners joined in the celebration. Rev. Father Christopher Barry, chaplain of St. Catherine's was the celebrant: