anaheim-gazette 1939-08-17

World News Paragraphs NINE ARMY FLYERS KILLED IN CRASH LANGLEY FIELD, Va.—Two officers and seven enlisted men died here last Friday afternoon when the V-18 type bombing-plane crashed just two minutes after taking off from Langley Field. The flying fortress was going aloft for a routine practice flight. PRESIDENT SIGNS SOCIAL SECURITY ACT WASHINGTON—Terming the amendments to the social security act as representative of a "tremendous step forward in providing greater security for the people of this country," President Franklin D. Roosevelt last Friday signed the measure carrying the amendments. ROOSEVELT THREATENS TO BOLT DEMOCRATS PITTSBURGH - President Roosevelt will not give his support to the democratic party's campaign if that party selects a conservative as its nominee for president of the United States next year, he told a convention of Young Democrats of America here last Friday. The president's threat was included in a written message to the convention. SQUALUS LIFTED FROM OCEAN FLOOR PORTMOUTH, N. H.—The submarine Squalus was lifted from the floor of the ocean off Portsmouth last Saturday, and with its cargo of 26 dead men was towed LXIX Lutheran Church Dedicates School Building Sunday New Edifice is Located on North-East Street; to Open September 11 Formal dedicatory services for the new school which will be conducted by the Zion Lutheran church of Anaheim were held Sunday afternoon. The services were divided into two parts, the first being held at the church and the second at the school, which is located on North East street a short distance north of Center street. Speaker during the church ceremonies was Rev. E. H. Kreidt, pastor of St. Paul's church in Olive, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, and Rev. L. Eifert, assistant pastor, were in charge of the ceremonies at the school. Purchase Property To establish the school, the Anaheim church purchased a two-room building formerly used by the John C. Fremont school and moved it to the East street property which had been purchased from Mrs. John Brunworth. The building was remodeled and Orange County U.S.Aviator A concerted effort to obtain 000,000 United States aviation which the federal government coast will be made as the rest no longer between the county by 50 representatives residents expressed the opinion that a funds on the project is not one. Sentiment crystallized in a motion by Dr. Howard Seager of Newport Beach for supervisorial appointment of a committee for research and contact work and for allocation of sufficient public funds to conduct thorough research as to a proposed site and its climatic conditions, and for laying the data before the federal committee of 15 which will choose the site for the world's most modern aviation experimental laboratory. Cost About $15,000 It was estimated the cost of making the necessary surveys and gathering other information will range from $5000 to $15,000. The maximum figure was estimated by Jack Wallace, one of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives present, upon the basis of experience some SQUALUS LIFTED FROM OCEAN FLOOR PORTMOUTH, N. H.—The submarine Squalus was lifted from the floor of the ocean off Portsmouth last Saturday, and with its cargo of 26 dead men was towed to port here. SABOTEURS BLAMED FOR TRAIN WRECK RENO, Nev.—Southern Pacific Railroad company officials are convinced that saboteurs were responsible for the wrecking of the streamliner "City of San Francisco" near here Saturday night. Twenty persons were killed, most of them train employees, and more than 100 others were injured. The train was west-bound from Chicago to San Francisco. MYSTERY SURROUNDS CRASH OF AIRPLANE RIO DE JANEIRO—The two survivors of the 16 persons in the Pan American Airways flying boat which crashed here Sunday have been unable to aid officials in determining the cause of the crash. Among the 14 persons killed were Prof. James Harvey Rogers, noted Yale university economist, Capt. A. A. Person, chief pilot, and Capt. George B. King, second pilot. BABY BORN WITH HEART OUTSIDE DIES MANILA—Although she lived for a week with her heart outside of her body, tiny Maria Carazon Rafael died here early Monday. Death was caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood stream, doctors said. ROOSEVELT CHANGES THANKSGIVING DAY WASHINGTON—Definite opinions both for and against President Roosevelt's action in changing Thanksgiving day from November 30 to November 23 have been expressed here. In making his announcement early this week, Mr. Roosevelt also declared that starting next year he would proclaim the second Thursday of November as Thanksgiving day rather than the last Thursday. RELIEF ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS POSITION. SAN FRANCISCO—In the 18-page letter which he wrote to Olive, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, and Rev. L. Eifert, assistant pastor, were in charge of the ceremonies at the school. Purchase Property To establish the school, the Anaheim church purchased a two-room building formerly used by the John C. Fremont school and moved it to the East street property which had been purchased from Mrs. John Brunworth. The building was remodeled and equipped for use and will accommodate 40 pupils at the present time. Only one of the rooms will be used this fall, Rev. Schmelzer said, but it is hoped that growth of the school will require use of the second room soon. Rev. Eifert will be the teacher during the coming year, it was said. He is highly qualified for the position and has been certified by the factuals of the church's two teacher's colleges at River Forest, Ill., and Seward, Neb., A complete course of secular studies as prescribed by the state will be offered, to which will be added other courses in Bible stories, Scripture and allied subjects. Religious Education Enrollment will not be limited to children of members of the Zion Lutheran church, Rev. Schmelzer declared. The school's purpose is to provide elementary education to children whose parents desire them to have both a well-rounded religious as well as secular education. The school in Anaheim will be the fourth conducted by Lutheran churches in Orange county. Two have been in operation in Orange for some years past and the third is located in Olive, it was said. Opening of the fall semester at the school has been set for September 11, Rev. Schmelzer said. Dr. Townsend to Give Speech Here Anaheim Townsend club will be host to a county wide mass meeting in Anaheim city park Greek theater, this evening, at which time Dr. Francis E. Townsend will be main speaker of the evening and Capt. Russel R. Hand will give his address on how and why the Townsend plan will become a law in 1940. Community singing by the community singers, with Wilford Hall director at 7:30 p.m. Cost About $15,000 It was estimated the cost of making the necessary surveys and gathering other information will range from $5000 to $15,000. The maximum figure was estimated by Jack Wallace, one of the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce representatives present, upon the basis of experience some years ago in a campaign for the U.S. navy dirigible base. Chairman Willard Smith of the supervisor pointed out, however, that Highway Superintendent A. A. Beard already has some of the necessary data regarding the proposed site near Newport bay and could obtain more. The supervisors accepted the suggestion that the county offers its 160-acre airport-site on Land road near South Main street extension to the federal government as part of the site. Three other parcels of similar size would be required for the plant at the start it was said. Buy Irvine Acreage Additional acreage could be acquired from James Irvine, owner of extensive property in the area it was indicated by Brad Helliplier manager of Irvine's interest in Orange county. Some other leaders who spoke in favor of pressing the drive for the site were George Raymer, former secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce; Dale DeKert of the Santa Ana Junior chamber's aviation committee; Mayor M. M. McCallen of Hunton Beach; President Harry J. Smith of the Fullerton chamber Secretary John A. Morgan, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce; Secretary Harry Welch, Newpo Chamber of Commerce; Presider George Parker, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce; Jack Hannah business manager of the Santa Ana Register; A. W. McBride, Habra publisher, and Joe Sullivan of Buena Park. Fruit Executives Guests at Dinner Executives of the Mutual Change Distributors and Cal-Juice Inc., were guests of J. W. Crill, a steak barbecue supper Friday evening at his home on Harleigh Avenue. Thanksgiving day from November 30 to November 23 have been expressed here. In making his announcement early this week, Mr. Roosevelt also declared that starting next year he would proclaim the second Thursday of November as Thanksgiving day rather than the last Thursday. RELIEF ADMINISTRATOR RESIGNS POSITION SAN FRANCISCO—In the 18-page letter which he wrote to Governor Culbert L. Olson in resigning as administrator of the state relief administration, Dr. H. Dewey Anderson bitterly assailed what he termed "the partisan spoils system in the administration of relief." Governor Olson accepted the resignation and named Walter Chambers of Los Angeles as "acting administrator." LEGION NAMES DUNN COMMANDER OAKLAND—California Legionnaires yesterday elected William S. Dunn of Imperial as department commander for 1940 at the closing session of the five-day state American Legion convention. GERMAN-POLISH SITUATION TENSE DANZIG — Danzig frontier guards yesterday shot and killed a Polish soldier to cost a new shadow over the grave German-Polish dispute centering on the Free City. Report of the killing were conflicting, Danzig officials giving one version and Polish officials another. LEADER OF BUND DESTROYS RECORDS WASHINGTON — Fritz Kuhn yesterday told the Dies committee he had destroyed membership records of the German-American Bund. Anaheim Townsend club will be host to a county wide mass meeting in Anaheim city park Greek theater, this evening, at which time Dr. Francis E. Townsend will be main speaker of the evening and Capt. Russel R. Hand will give his address on how and why the Townsend plan will become a law in 1940. Community singing by the community singers, with Wilford Hall as director; from 7 o'clock to 7:30. Meeting will be opened at 7:30 by Mrs. Ida Freeman, president of Anaheim club. Twelve Newcomers to City are Listed Newcomers to Anaheim last week as listed by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce were Mrs. E. Van Delden, 124 N. Topeka; H. R. Herman, 1228 Diamond; Fred C. Kunold, 744 N. Olive; Ethel Patton, 928 N. Palm; Hermann Willis, 833-A S. Claudina; C. M. Corvello, 817 N. Los Angeles; F. W. Cochran, 321-A S. Lemon; Mrs. O. J. LaLonde, 205 S. Citron No. 12; John P. Mary, jr., 944 N. Palm; Dale A. Trapp, 113½ Mills drive; J. F. Downey, 115 S. Ohio, and Mrs. H. W. Stoker, 324 E. Wilhelmina. Auto Stolen from Visitor in Anaheim George F. Brandt of Route 1, Calexico, reported to Anaheim police Monday morning that his automobile had been stolen while parked in front of 715 N. Zeyn street Sunday night. The car was recovered Tuesday at Newport Beach. Executives of the Mutual Change Distributors and Cal-Juice Inc., were guests of J. W. Crill, a steak barbecue supper Friday evening at his home on Harboulevard, north of Garden Grove Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuch and Alex Johnson, secretary of the California Farm Bureau federation, Berkeley, also were guests and with J. H. Strait, president of the MOD, made short talks. MOD men other than Strait sent were A. B. Cowgill, secretary and J. H. Steward, Charles Horn, A. E. Isham, E. J. Brickle John Lytle, E. J. Sackett, Alfred Gabrielsen, W. H. Pierce and J. Smale. Crill is a director of the MO and president of Cal-Juices, Inc., and of the Garden Grove Mutual Orange association. YMCA Secretary is Speaker at Rotary "Boys and Girls" was the subject of the talk given before members of the Anaheim Rotary Club Monday noon by J. B. Willis secretary of the Anaheim YMCA and Rotarian. He was introduced by S. C. Hartranft, program chairman. Wilbur told of the work that being done by the YMCA in Anaheim for both boys and girls urged that more persons accrue work as leaders for the various groups operating under the YMCA program. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1939 Range County Will Seek U.S. Aviation Laboratory Concerted effort to obtain for Orange county the $10,-United States aviation experimental laboratory the federal government plans to locate on the Pacific will be made as the result of a conference Tuesday afternoon between the county board of supervisors and almost representatives residents of the county. The entire group led the opinion that a reasonable expenditure of public in the project is not only justified but very advisable. Motorists Jailed After Accidents None Injured in Two Sunday Traffic Mishaps Which End in Arrests Two drunk drivers who assertedly caused accidents on Anaheim streets last Sunday were committed to Orange county jail for 125 days each Monday when they were unable to pay fines of $250 levies by City Judge Frank Tausch. In neither accident was anyone injured. The drunk drivers were R. L. Holland, 23, of 412 E. Truslow street, Fullerton, and Roy Burdue, Truck Driver on Dam Project is Killed in Mishap Accident Saturday at Prado Proves Fatal to Young Santa Ana Man Enfolded in burning gasoline after the heavy truck he was driving crashed into a cement culvert, James O. Gulledge, Jr., 22-year-old Santa Ana, died Saturday afternoon at the scene of the accident near Prado dam. Gulledge was employed on the Orange county flood control project at the time of the accident. He was operating a heavily-loaded truck along a dirt road; driving from the dam site toward Corona, when the truck left the road as the driver attempted to pass another truck and crashed into the culvert, according to Riverside county officials who investigated the crash. The impact forced the engine back against the gasoline tank, igniting the fuel. Flames quickly covered the truck and Gulledge's clothing was ablaze before he was able to crawl from the cab of the vehicle. The youth died within minutes after the crash, it was said. Funeral services for Gulledge were conducted Tuesday morning from the Smith and Tuthill morpheus. Native Daughter of Anaheim Diary Nellie Kuchel Meiggs, Passes Away Sunday in Alabama City Telegraphic advices from Bingham, Alabama, on Mon brought the sad news to relatives and friends in Anaheim of passing on Sunday of Mrs. Nellie Kuchel Meiggs at her home in city. Mrs. Meiggs was born in Anaheim in 1861. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nellie Kuchel, members of the Los Angeles Vineyard society, which organized in San Francisco Cost About $15,000 Has estimated the cost of necessary surveys and other information will come from $5000 to $15,000. The figure was estimated by Wallace, one of the Santa Junior Chamber of Comprehensive present, upbasis of experience some in a campaign for the U. dirigible base. Chairman Smith of the supervisors out, however, that High-perintendent A. A. Beard has some of the necessary garding the proposed site newport bay and could observe. Supervisors accepted the notion that the county offer acreage airport site on Lane near South Main street exiting the federal government of the site. Three other of similar size would be ideal for the plant at the start, said. Buy Irvine Acreage Local acreage could be acquired from James Irvine, owner of its property in the area indicated by Brad Hellis, or Irvine's interest in county. Other leaders who spoke of pressing the drive for were George Raymer, former secretary of the Santa Ana mer of Commerce; Dale Decifl of the Santa Ana Junior mer's aviation committee; M. M. McCallen of Hunt-Beach; President Harry F. of the Fullerton chamber; John A. Morgan, Ananumber of Commerce; Sec.-Harry Welch, Newport mer of Commerce; President Parker, Santa Ana Cham-Commerce; Jack Hanna, manager of the Santa Merger; A. W. McBride, La publisher, and Joe Sullivan na Park. It Executives Quests at Dinner Ut executives of the Mutual Or-distributors and Cal-Juices, were guests of J. W. Crill at barbecue supper Friday at his home on Harbor Two drunk drivers who assertedly caused accidents on Anaheim streets last Sunday were committed to Orange county jail for 125 days each Monday when they were unable to pay fines of $250 levies by City Judge Frank Tausch. In neither accident was anyone injured. The drunk drivers were R. L. Holland, 23, of 412 E. Truslow street, Fullerton, and Roy Burdue, 34, of 710 N. Paulina street, Anaheim. Judge Tausch also put Holland, who had no operator's license under probation of one year, denying him the privilege of obtaining a license during that period and revoked Burdue's operator's license. Three others Jalled Arrested with Holland following an accident in the 600 block on North Palm street at 3:30 o'clock Sunday morning were Jason Shaver, 20, of Chino, Hope McNatt, 21, and Willene Kest -6, both of Pomona. All were clipped with being drunk, pleaded guilty and order to pay fines of $25 or spend 12½ days in jail. Arresting officers said Holland drove his automobile into two parked cars. Returns to Scene Burdue was arrested Sunday evening at 4:15 o'clock following an accident at the intersection of Los Angeles and Vermont streets. He assertedly struck a car driven by Bert Lee DeVries of Norwalk, sped away and later returned to the scene of the mishap where he was taken into custody. A third alleged drunk driver arrested early Sunday morning, Henry Schiek, 27, of Compton, was released early Monday under bail of $100 to appear in Anaheim police court on August 26. Birney S. Hudson to Speak Sunday Dr. Birney S. Hudson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will preach the sermon at next Sunday evening's union church service in Anaheim city park. He has selected for his subject, "Our Freedom." A 15-minute prelude of music will be presented by the Robbins String trio of Artesia, starting at 5:45 p'clock, with the regular church service opening at 6 MISHAP FATAL TO LOS ALAMITOS BOY Bringing the county's highway death toll for the year to 33, Veron Shaw, 14, was killed instantly last Friday evening when the bicycle he was riding collided head-on with an automobile operated by Charles Miklaucic, 17, of Norwalk. The youth was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Shaw or Los Alamitos. The accident occurred near the old sugar factory in Los Alamitos. Funeral services for the boy were conducted Tuesday morning from the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell with burial in Loma Vista cemetery. Besides his parents, the youth is survived by a brother, Leonard, and three sisters, La Verne, Peggy and Billie. VICTIM OF ACCIDENT AUGUST 3 SUCCUMBS Philip Torres, 575 Summerland street, San Pedro, became the county's 34th automobile accident fatality late Saturday night when he succumbed to injuries suffered on August 3 near Laguna Beach. Torres' death was the second caused by the crash, Beatrice Carrion, 8, also of San Pedro, being killed instantly. VFW Picnic Held at Park Sunday Anaheim post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was host Sunday to about 100 VFW post members their wives and children at the annual picnic for the four posts in Orange county. Co-chairman of Telegraphic advices from Bingham, Alabama, on Monday brought the sad news to relatives and friends in Anaheim off-passing on Sunday of Mrs. Neckuchel Meiggs at her home in city. Mrs. Meiggs was born in Anaheim in 1861. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ConeKuchel, members of the Los Angeles Vineyard society, which organized in San Francisco became the colony which found Anaheim. She lived here with her family until her marriage Al Merrifield in 1883. Moves to Tennessee The young couple lived in Angeles, Michigan and Wisconsin for short periods of time before making their home in Tennesse later going to Birmingham with Mr. Merrifield died. Twenty-four years ago Merrifield married Henry Meiggs of Baltimore, a lineal scendant of the gallant GerMeiggs of Revolutionary fame. After Mr. Meiggs'd Mrs. Meiggs disposed of her beautiful Baltimore home and took her residence in Birmingham. Ill Several Years She had been in ill health several years and her death not unexpected. She leaves sides her two sons, Lynn M. field of Louisville, Ky., and Merrifield of Birmingham, brother, Judge Charles Ku'two nieces, Mrs. Fred Backs Miss Winnie Melrose, and nephews Theodore and Tha Kuchel, all of Anaheim. Funeral services and interment were held in Birmingham. Aviators to Seek New Flight Maids Two young Santa Ana aviator Troy Colboch, 27, and Keeley, 22, will take off Eddie Martin's airport Santa Ana at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon an effort to break the world's stop re-fueling record for pounding 1500 pounds. The record which the pain attempt to smash is that Sam Humphrey and Hunter Moorthe Springfield, Ill., airport just 6, when they landed after seven hours and 46 min in the air. Colboch and Keeley will ship known as "Santa Ana." It Executives Guests at Dinner Mutual Ordistributors and Cal-Juices, here guests of J. W. Crill at sk barbecue supper Friday at his home on Harbor ward, north of Garden Grove. Pollyman Thomas H. Kuchel ex Johnson, secretary of the Anaheim Farm Bureau federaberkeley, also were guests, with J. H. Strait, president of ODD, made short talks. Men other than Strait preere A. B. Cowgill, secretary, H. Steward, Charles W. A. E. Isham, E. J. Brickell, Lytle, E. J. Sackett, Alfred Lelsen, W. H. Pierce and E. Male. is a director of the MOD president of Cal-Juices, Inc. of the Garden Grove Mutual association. CA Secretary is Speaker at Rotary Boys and Girls" was the subtle talk given before memor of the Anaheim Rotary club day noon by J. B. Wilbur, bury of the Anaheim YMCA rotarian. He was introduced by C. Hartranft, program man. Our told of the work that is done by the YMCA in Anafor both boys and girls and that more persons accept as leaders for the various is operating under the YMCA am. Dr. Birney S. Hudson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will preach the sermon at next Sunday evening's union church service in Anaheim city park. He has selected for his subject, "Our Freedom." A 15-minute prelude of music will be presented by the Robbins String trio of Artesia, starting at 5:45 p'clock, with the regular church service opening at 6 o'clock. Special music during the service includes the singing of "Seek Ye the Lord" (Roberts) by the Calvary church choir and "The Penitent" (Van de Water), sung as a baritone solo by William Frazier, popular young Los Angeles soloist. Traffic Accidents Hurt Two Persons Two persons were slightly injured in as many traffic accidents here Saturday evening, according to police reports. Those hurt were Harold B. Hostetter, 20, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Opal Barney, 22, of 210½ W. Broadway, Anaheim. Hostetter suffered slight injuries at 6:40 o'clock Saturday evening when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car driven by Robert A. Neiswanger, 19, of Route 2, Box 92, Anaheim, on Center street near the Fremont school, police learned. A collision between cars driven by Elmer E. Barney, 25, 210½ W. Broadway, and Victor Acebedo, 40, 226 E. Truslow street, Fullerton, at 8:15 o'clock Saturday evening at the intersection of Broadway and Olive street caused injuries to Mrs. Barney, police reports said. VFW Picnic Held at Park Sunday Anaheim post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was host Sunday to about 100 VFW post members, their wives and children at the annual picnic for the four posts in Orange county. Co-chairman of arrangements were Commanders Fred Gooden of Anaheim, E. Hadewig of Fullerton, G. Mauer of Orange and H. J. Clayton of Santa Ana. Various games were played during the day's activities, which also provided cards and swimming for recreation. Prize winners included Mrs. A. McKean, Santa Ana, Mrs. R. Swope, Fullerton, Mrs. E. Hadewig, Fullerton, Mrs. B. E. Messer, Fullerton, Mrs. G. Reck, Orange, Mrs. A. McCleary, Santa Ana, L. N. Wisser, Anaheim, G. Mauer, Orange, Leonard Toller, Fullerton and Norma Swope, Fullerton. Hearing is Waived on Felony Charge James Thomas of Orange yesterday waived preliminary examination in Anaheim justice court on a felony drunk driving charge and was bound over to superior court. Thomas is accused of being under the influence of liquor when the car he was driving collided with another operated by Joe Wilson of Fullerton at the intersection of Highway 101 and Manchester boulevard last August 2. Wilson was seriously injured in the crash. Eddie Martin's airport, Santa Ana at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon an effort to break the world stop re-fueling record for p weighing 1500 pounds. The record which the pain attempt to smash is that Humphrey and Hunter Moose the Springfield, Ill., airport uset 6, when they landed after days, seven hours and 46 min in the air. Colboch and Keeley will ship known as "Santa Ana," of Orange County." The fili sponsored by the Santa Ana ior Chamber of Commerce Dale Deckert is flight manag- Drunk Driver Sent to Jail for Moose Two alleged drunk driver peared before Justice of the Charles Kuchel Monday pleading guilty and the denying guilt. Frank Gomez; 17th and V streets, Santa Ana, went to county jail for 30 days pleading guilty. Glenn Ande Route 2, Box 344, Anaheim; ed not guilty and demand court trial, which was set forthember 6. Anderson posted bail. Young Anaheim M Enlists as Sol Colonel Aubrey Lippincott recruiting officer for South California, announced today enlistment in the United army of J. D. Brewer, son of Myrtle Brewer, 222 N. Palm Anaheim; for service with famous 76th regiment of fief tillery, stationed at Monterey Trade Expansion Program Sponsored by Merchants Anaheim Girl One of Three People Killed in Mishap Accident Tuesday Night Near San Onofre is Fatal to Verla Dickinson Verla Dickinson, 18-year-old Anaheim girl who had been residing in Fullerton recently while employed in that city, was one of three persons fatally injured Tuesday night when two automobiles crashed on the State highway overhead bridge near San Onofre. Miss Dickinson is the daughter of Mrs. Della West of Anaheim. Others killed in the crash were Wildie C. Bethel, 25, of 116 S. Malden avenue, Fullerton, and Mrs. Harvey McGuire, 25, of Coalinga. Bethel died Tuesday night at Oceanside hospital and Mrs. McGuire succumbed yesterday morning at Santa Ana Valley hospital. Three Others Hurt Three other persons, Harvey McGuire, 28, of Coalinga, Barbara Jean Wood, 12-year-old San Diego girl and niece of the McGuires, and the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. McGuire, Michael, were injured. McGuire the most seriously. The child was found at the side of the road after the acci- Moves to Tennessee The young couple lived in Los Angeles, Michigan and Wisconsin short periods of time before going to Birmingham where Merrifield died. Twenty-four years ago Mrs. Belfield married Henry B. Meiggs of Baltimore, a lineal descendant of the gallant General Meigs of Revolutionary war. After Mr. Meiggs' death, Meiggs disposed of her beau-Baltimore home and took up residence in Birmingham. Ill Several Years He had been in ill health for several years and her death was unexpected. She leaves behind her two sons, Lynn Merriest of Louisville, Ky., and Erlfield of Birmingham, one other, Judge Charles Kuchel; nieces, Mrs. Fred Backs and Winnie Melrose; and two nephews, Theodore and Thomas Hel, all of Anaheim. General services and interment will be held in Birmingham. Iviators to Seek New Flight Mark Two young Santa Ana aviators, Colboch, 27, and Jerryiley, 22, will take off from the Martin's airport, Santa Ana, o'clock Sunday afternoon in effort to break the world non-re-fueling record for planes weighing 1500 pounds. The record which the pair will attempt to smash is that set by Stephrey and Hunter Moody at Springfield, Ill., airport August 6, when they landed after 14 hours, seven hours and 48 minutes on the air. Colboch and Keeley will fly a known as "Santa Ana, Spirit purchases in these stores and will be the bases upon which the final drawing will be made. Each store participating in the event will carry a sticker in its window. $100 in Prizes The final amount of money to be divided among the prize winning ticket holders will be determined by the committee when all preliminary arrangements are completed. It is the present plan to have a minimum of $100 for prizes. The Trade Expansion program has proved successful during the past years in Anaheim and members of the Merchants association indicated yesterday they would support the event to their utmost. Already a nucleus of 20 business establishments have been obtained and it is expected that the committee can increase that number considerably. The Merchants association also went on record yesterday as favoring earlier time for turning on street lights in the business district and instructed Secretary John A. Morgan to take up the matter with the city officials. It was pointed out that at present lights are not being turned on until 20 to 30 minutes after dark. Fetus Discovered in Orange Grove Dr. J. J. Montanus, county autopsy surgeon, is studying the preserved body of an infant believed to be about six months formed which was discovered Tuesday on the Richard Elser ranch on Lincoln avenue, west of Euclid avenue. Ranch workers made the discovery. Dr. Montanus will attempt to learn whether the body is a scientific display of a partly formed baby which was stolen or that of a prematurely born infant. He was directed to make the investigation by Coroner Earl R. Abbey. The body was in a two-quart glass jar which had been wrapped in brown paper. It was found beneath an orange tree, and condition of the paper lead officials to believe it had been there about six or seven months. Two Club Members Report on Vacation George Henry and John W. Price described recent vacation at Oceanside hospital and Mrs. McGuire succumbed yesterday morning at Santa Ana Valley hospital. Three Others Hurt Three other persons, Harvey McGuire, 28, of Coalinga, Barbara Jean Wood, 12-year-old San Diego girl and niece of the McGuires, and the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. McGuire, Michael, were injured. McGuire the most seriously. The child was found at the side of the road after the accident and investigating officers were of the opinion that the mother threw the boy from the car just before the impact. Bethel and Miss Dickinson were believed to have been driving north from San Diego and the McGuires going toward the southern city when the crash occurred. The bodies of the Orange county residents were removed to the Johnson mortuary in Oceanside, while that of Mrs. McGuire was taken to the Divel mortuary in San Clemente. Inquests will be conducted by the San Diego county coroner's office. Hip Broken McGuire is in the Oceanside hospital suffering from a broken hip and possible internal injuries. The Wood girl and the McGuire baby are both in the Santa Ana Valley hospital, the former suffering from numerous lacerations and severe shock and the latter from cuts and bruises. In addition to her mother, Miss Dickinson is survived by a sister, Mrs. Opal Blaxdall of Anaheim, and two brothers living in Alberta, Canada. Bethel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bethel and also leaves several brothers and sisters. M'Fadden Speaks to Service Club Thomas L. McFadden, Anaheim attorney, was the speaker at Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club, discussing the science of eugenics. He told what state laws affect the science. Evolution of state laws dealing with elimination of the unfit by sterilization and other practices was described by the speaker. He was introduced by L. H. Loudon, program chairman of the day. President Carroll D. Cone announced he would give his convention report next Friday. Two Club Members Report on Vacation George Henry and John W. Price described recent vacation trips at the highlights of the Kiwanis club program Tuesday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Henry told of the trip he and Mrs. Henry took to San Francisco and from which they returned Monday. Price recounted events of his vacation at the club lodge at Idyllwild. He was accompanied by Mrs. Price and a grandchild. Secretary Roscoe Young announced the annual Labor day party will be held at the lodge September 1, 2 and 3. Changes in election rules of the club were made. One eliminated the office of vice president and the other set up a nominating committee of three to choose candidates for office. Anaheim Youngsters Injured in Accident Dorothy E. Wilson, 18, Route 2, Anaheim, and Marvin Cook, 16, 408½ S. Rose street, Anaheim, were injured in an automobile accident on Anaheim-Olive road at Rio Vista street Saturday evening, according to California highway patrolmen. Drivers of the cars involved in the crash were Robert Morales, 17, 415 S. Olive street, Anaheim, and Ell Hansen, 39, 896 S. Los Angeles street, Anaheim, officers said. Girl is Saved from Drowning at Beach Viola Bates, 15, of Los Angeles and cousin of Allen J. Loones, 859 S. Philadelphia street, Anaheim, narrowly escaped death from drowning Tuesday at Treasure Island, south of Laguna. The girl was riding an inflated tire innertube which was swept away from her by a breaker. Lifeguard Jay brought the girl to shore, where she lost consciousness. First aid administered by other guards revived the girl and she was brought to Anaheim.