anaheim-gazette 1939-09-14

World News Paragraphs STATE OF LIMITED EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED WASHINGTON—Acting in an effort to strengthen United States neutrality in the European conflict, President Franklin D. Roosevelt last Friday proclaimed a state of limited national emergency. The proclamation was also designed to bolster national defenses within the limits of peace time authorizations. NO PROFITEERING, ROOSEVELT DECLARES WASHINGTON—Although food prices are in the incline, there will be no profiteering of the type which took place in 1917 and 1918, President Roosevelt declared here last Friday. BREMAN REPORTED IN ICELAND HARBOR REYKJAVIK—Dispatches from Reykjavik, capital of Iceland, last Friday said that four German ships found safety there, lending credence to the report that the liner Bremen was one of the ships. The Bremen's whereabouts had been unknown for more than a week. PEACE SUGGESTION BY GOERING SHUNNED LONDON—Britain will not negotiate peace with Germany as long as nazi troops occupy Poland, a government spokesman said Saturday in commenting on the reported "honorable" peace suggested by Marshal Goering, No. 2 nazi, last Saturday. Tire Blows Out, Santa Anan Dies in Local Mishap Francisco Carrillo is Fatally Injured in Manchester Accident Saturday His chest crushed when he was thrown from his automobile as it overturned, Francisco Carrillo, 24, of 1329 W. Third street, Santa Ana, died in Anaheim Sanitarium early Saturday afternoon, some two hours after he and three others had been injured in an accident on Manchester boulevard near Broadway. His death was the 39th traffic fatality in Orange county since the first of the year and the third within the city limits of Anaheim. The accident occurred when a tire on Carrillo's car blew out, sending the vehicle into a skid of about 90 feet before it struck the curb and overturned. The victim's three companions, Miss Anita Romo, 20, Mrs. Carmela Romo, 40, both of 118 French street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, 23, of Corona, were given first aid treatment at the sanitarium before returning to their homes. Carrillo and Miss Romo were to have been married tomorrow, it was said. They, with Mrs. Romo, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Ram- "Safety Sally" Damaged by Careless Driver Anaheim didn't have to wait long for the first traffic casualty of the new school year. The accident occurred early Monday morning. Fortunately, the injured girl was made of metal. She is one of the "Safety Sallys" placed at school crossings to warn motorists that school children may be crossing the street. An unknown motorist crashed into "Sally" as she stood in the pedestrian zone at Palm and Chartres streets, breaking her off at the base and leaving her lying in the street. The motorist did not stop, police said. Plan Commission Reports on Work La Palma Park Development Gives City One Acre of Park for 300 People Development of La Palma park gives Anaheim one acre of highly developed park area for each 300 of its population, states the annual report of the Anaheim planning commission which was presented PEACE SUGGESTION BY GOERING SHUNNED LONDON—Britain will not negotiate peace with Germany as long as nazi troops occupy Poland, a government spokesman said Saturday in commenting on the reported "honorable" peace suggested by Marshal Goering, No. 2 nazi, last Saturday. FOREIGN AIRPLANE BUILDING CONTINUES LOS ANGELES — Anticipating revision of the present neutrality laws, aircraft construction companies here announced early this week that orders from foreign powers for war-planes will be filled. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ENLARGES CABINET WASHINGTON — President Roosevelt Friday enlarged his cabinet "for the duration of the emergency" to include Paul V. McNutt, security administrator, Jesse H. Jones, loan administrator, and John M. Carmody, works administrator. ADMIRAL BYRD'S TRIP STILL ON WASHINGTON—The European war will not interfere with Admiral Byrd's expedition to the Antartic. The Coast Guard cutter Northland can be spared for the trip, Treasury Secretary Morgenthau declared. GERMANY THREATENS UNITED STATES SHIPS BERLIN—Authorized sources in Berlin were quoted Tuesday as saying that American steamers carrying contraband may fall prey to German submarines if use of submarines becomes necessary to break the blockade established by Great Britain. STATE FACES FINANCIAL CRISIS SACRAMENTO—Unless private bankers buy state warrants it may be necessary for state employees and unemployed relief clients to accept individual registered warrants instead of pay checks, officials indicated this week. DUKE OF WINDSOR RETURNS TO ENGLAND LONDON—After three years of self-imposed exile, the Duke of Windsor and his American-born sending the vehicle into a skid of about 90 feet before it struck the curb and overturned. The victim's three companions, Miss Anita Romo, 20, Mrs. Carmela Romo, 40, both of 118 French street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, 23, of Corona, were given first aid treatment at the sanitarium before returning to their homes. Carrillo and Miss Romo were to have been married tomorrow, it was said. They, with Mrs. Romo, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Ramirez, had been in Los Angeles on a shopping trip and were returning to their homes when the accident occurred. Funeral services for Carrillo, a native of Santa Ana, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Ana. Citrus Institute Plans Completed Orange county and Anaheim will be host to 1000 citrus growers expected to attend the annual Citrus Growers Institute next Friday, September 22, at the Anaheim high school auditorium. Industry leaders in citrus marketing, prominent growers, farm credit officials and citrus specialists will all have a part in the program which has been designed to bring the grower up to date on new marketing developments and other economic phases of the industry. Reports will be presented on recent market surveys in this country and Europe. Closer cooperation by all interests in the industry will be discussed and urged by grower representatives of two marketing agencies. The credit situation and outlook for citrus growers is to be analyzed by two bankers, one private and the other federal. C. J. Mauerhan, Anaheim, chairman of the Farm Bureau citrus department, urges all citrus growers and others interested to attend the sessions. It is of vital importance to the welfare of the industry and individual grower. No Election for Senate Vacancy That Governor, Culbert L. Olson intends to leave the state senatorship for Orange county vacant is sending the vehicle into a skid of about 90 feet before it struck the curb and overturned. The victim's three companions, Miss Anita Romo, 20, Mrs. Carmela Romo, 40, both of 118 French street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, 23, of Corona, were given first aid treatment at the sanitarium before returning to their homes. Carrillo and Miss Romo were to have been married tomorrow, it was said. They, with Mrs. Romo, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Ramirez, had been in Los Angeles on a shopping trip and were returning to their homes when the accident occurred. Funeral services for Carrillo, a native of Santa Ana, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Ana. Citrus Institute Plans Completed Orange county and Anaheim will be host to 1000 citrus growers expected to attend the annual Citrus Growers Institute next Friday, September 22, at the Anaheim high school auditorium. Industry leaders in citrus marketing, prominent growers, farm credit officials and citrus specialists will all have a part in the program which has been designed to bring the grower up to date on new marketing developments and other economic phases of the industry. Reports will be presented on recent market surveys in this country and Europe. Closer cooperation by all interests in the industry will be discussed and urged by grower representatives of two marketing agencies. The credit situation and outlook for citrus growers is to be analyzed by two bankers, one private and the other federal. C. J. Mauerhan, Anaheim, chairman of the Farm Bureau citrus department, urges all citrus growers and others interested to attend the sessions. It is of vital importance to the welfare of the industry and individual grower. No Election for Senate Vacancy That Governor, Culbert L. Olson intends to leave the state senatorship for Orange county vacant is sending the vehicle into a skid of about 90 feet before it struck the curb and overturned. The victim's three companions, Miss Anita Romo, 20, Mrs. Carmela Romo, 40, both of 118 French street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, 23, of Corona, were given first aid treatment at the sanitarium before returning to their homes. Carrillo and Miss Romo were to have been married tomorrow, it was said. They, with Mrs. Romo, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Ramirez, had been in Los Angeles on a shopping trip and were returning to their homes when the accident occurred. Funeral services for Carrillo, a native of Santa Ana, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Ana. Citrus Institute Plans Completed Orange county and Anaheim will be host to 1000 citrus growers expected to attend the annual Citrus Growers Institute next Friday, September 22, at the Anaheim high school auditorium. Industry leaders in citrus marketing, prominent growers, farm credit officials and citrus specialists will all have a part in the program which has been designed to bring the grower up to date on new marketing developments and other economic phases of the industry. Reports will be presented on recent market surveys in this country and Europe. Closer cooperation by all interests in the industry will be discussed and urged by grower representatives of two marketing agencies. The credit situation and outlook for citrus growers is to be analyzed by two bankers, one private and the other federal. C. J. Mauerhan, Anaheim, chairman of the Farm Bureau citrus department, urges all citrus growers and others interested to attend the sessions. It is of vital importance to the welfare of the industry and individual grower. No Election for Senate Vacancy That Governor, Culbert L. Olson intends to leave the state senatorship for Orange county vacant is sending the vehicle into a skid of about 90 feet before it struck the curb and overturned. The victim's three companions, Miss Anita Romo, 20, Mrs. Carmela Romo, 40, both of 118 French street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Josephine Ramirez, 23, of Corona, were given first aid treatment at the sanitarium before returning to their homes. Carrillo and Miss Romo were to have been married tomorrow, it was said. They, with Mrs. Romo, the girl's mother, and Mrs. Ramirez had been in Los Angeles on a shopping trip and were returning to their homes when the accident occurred. Funeral services for Carrillo, a native of Santa Ana, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Santa Ana. Citrus Institute Plans Completed Orange county and Anaheim will be host to 1000 citrus growers expected to attend the annual Citrus Growers Institute next Friday, September 22, at the Anaheim high school auditorium. Industry leaders in citrus marketing, prominent growers, farm credit officials and citrus specialists will all have a part in the program which has been designed to bring the grower up to date on new marketing developments and other economic phases of the industry. Reports will be presented on recent market surveys in this country and Europe. Closer cooperation by all interests in the industry will be discussed and urged by grower representatives of two marketing agencies. The credit situation and outlook for citrus growers is to be analyzed by two bankers, one private and the other federal. C. J. Mauerhan, Anaheim, chairman of the Farm Bureau citrus department, urges all citrus growers and others interested to attend the sessions. It is of vital importance to the welfare of the industry and individual grower. Fourteen petitions and requests were considered during the 12 meetings last year; the report stated. Of these, 12 were disapproved and two are still under consideration. The board sent seven recommendations to the city council, all of which were upheld. The report also dealt with the master plan; zoning; streets; street trees and subdivisions.* SACRAMENTO—Unless private bankers buy state warrants it may be necessary for state employees and unemployed relief clients to accept individual registered warrants instead of pay checks, officials indicated this week. DUKE OF WINDSOR RETURNS TO ENGLAND LONDON—After three years of self-imposed exile, the Duke of Windsor and his American-born duchess returned to his homeland this week. He is expected to accept an army appointment. SPECIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS CALLED WASHINGTON — President Franklin D. Roosevelt yesterday summoned congress into a special session. The congress is to convene next Thursday at 12 o'clock noon. LATEST WAR DEVELOPMENTS Poles push Germans back from Warsaw, although Nazis report Polish capital is completely surrounded. Major artillery duel continues between Germans and French as latter attempt to encircle Saarbruecken. Huge British force lands in France and Prime Minister Chamberlain declares that submarines will be swept from the seas. "Window Peeper" is Fined $10 by Court Jesus Cisneros, 18, Santa Fe section house, paid a fine of $10 in Anaheim city court Friday afternoon after pleading guilty to vagancy. He was arrested Thursday night as an asserted "peeping Tom." No Election for Senate Vacancy That Governor, Culbert L. Olson intends to leave the state senatorship for Orange county vacant is indicated by the failure of the governor to call an election in connection with the special election of November 7. Last Thursday was the final date on which the election could be called. The senatorship has been vacant since Governor Olson named Harry C. Westover to fill the vacancy on the superior court bench caused by the recent death of Judge Homer G. Ames of Anaheim. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel had been considered a probable candidate if the election had been called. Suspect is Held on Two Morals Counts Pedro Calvo, 37, of 212½ Romneya drive, waived preliminary hearing on two felony moral charges and one count of misdemeanor when he appeared yesterday before City Judge Frank Tausch. Information will be filed against him in superior court tomorrow morning. Calvo was arrested by Anaheim police last Thursday on a complaint which charged two felony morals offenses against his 15-year-old daughter as well as contributing to the delinquency of a minor child. The girl is now being held in juvenile home. Finance Group is Active This Week The finance committee of the Anaheim Merchants association is this week at work raising $1200 to cover expenses of the annual Hallowe'en celebration. Activity got under way following a committee meeting Monday morning at the Chamber of Commerce office. Chairman O. H. Renner added six members to the committee Monday. They include Walter Taylor, Tom Kirven, Robert L. Royalty, Peter Funk, A. P. M. Brown and Ray Reafsnyder. The committee was divided into pairs and assigned certain territories to solicit. Traffic Violator is Given Term in Jail Illegal use of license plates on a trailer brought Omar E. McKim, 1104 E. Center street, a 25-day jail sentence this week. Unable to pay a fine of $50 levied by City Judge Frank Tausch after pleading guilty to the charge, McKim chose the jail sentence. Henry Schiek of Compton paid a fine of $100 on a reckless driving charge, Pete H. Nelson paid $5 for failure to appear on a citation, and James Waters, 306 N.Janss street, was cited to juvenile court for speeding in other traffic cases during the past week. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1939 Sety Sally" managed by Less Driver In didn't have to wait the first traffic casualty by school year. The accident early Monday ely, the injured girl was metal. She is one of the callers" placed at school to warn motorists that children may be crossing known motorist crashed as she stood in the zone at Palm and streets, breaking her off and leaving her lying wet. The motorist did police said. Commission Shorts on Work Ana Park Development City One Acre of land for 300 People ment of La Palma park one acre of highly park area for each 300 lotation, states the annual Anaheim planning which was presented Boosters Inspect Edison Company's New Sub-Station Plant Near Stanton Erected at Cost of $2,500,000 to Assure Reserve Anaheim and Orange county need not fear a shortage in electrical power in the future, members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce were told yesterday noon by Harry Welsh, because the new sub-station at Stanton will insure power far in excess of any anticipated demands. Welsh is manager of the Fullerton office of the Southern California Edison company and spoke to Chamber of Commerce members prior to a tour of inspection of the new plant. His talk was given during the luncheon hour at the Elks clubhouse. The new sub-station was erected at a cost of $2,500,000 and is virtually completed, he said. Power is to be received at the Stanton plant from Boulder dam over power lines which are connected with another sub-station at Chino. In turn, the plant will distribute power to the various smaller substations located throughout the county. Construction of the plant is in line with the recommendation of Anaheim Day Next Tuesday at Exposition Mayor Charles H. Mann and most of the city officials are planning to visit the Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island next Tuesday when "Anaheim day" is being celebrated at the fair. Several other Anaheim residents are also planning to attend that day. It is expected that the delegation will be met by Malcolm Farser, former secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, who is now secretary to Mayor Rossi of San Francisco. Anaheim has received considerable publicity as the result of having obtained a "day" at the exposition. Trade Expansion Closes Thursday Drawing for Awards Slated for Four o'Clock; Flag Project Outlined The annual Trade Expansion program comes to a close next Thursday afternoon with the drawing for the $170 in prizes as the climax of the event. Final plans for the conclusion of the project were made by directors of Association Acts to End Prorate, Set Basic Price Petitions are Circulated by Amalgamated Citrus Growers Group Petitions are now being circulated by the Amalgamated Citrus Growers association seeking abatement of the California-Arizona orange prorate and requesting the establishment of a basic price for California oranges. Both petitions are addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace and are being circulated among citrus growers. Decision to seek the abolishment of the prorate and the fixing of its basic price was reached by the association during its regular meeting last Thursday evening at Anaheim union high school. The preamble to the petition state that the California-Arizona marketing agreement has failed to give the growers a price increase and also bears a clause abrogating any proxies signers may have given for the establishment of the prorate. Prorate Detriment Action to bring all citrus-producing states under a uniform marketing agreement is expected by members of the association. Red Cross Plans War Basis Work The American Red Cross will operate on a war basis starting next week, directors of the Anaheim chapter were told Tuesday by Miss Grace Watland, southern California supervisor. It is planned to open a hall in Anaheim, equipped with sewing machines; were clothing may be made for service men, she said. Included in the meeting were reports on home service by Charles E. Griffith, disaster preparedness by Raymond E. Smith, first aid by Mrs. W. E. Ward, loan closet by Mrs. J. W. Truxaw, home and farm accident prevention by C. R. Brandon, and the forthcoming roll call by Glen Peck. Future meetings of the chapter will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, it was decided. The Rev. D. Howard Dow, chairman, presided over the meeting. History of Tobacco is Subject of Talk Growth of the use of tobacco and the process of manufacturing cigarettes provided the subject of the talk given before Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday noon by Harry Moskler, research official of one of the local institutions. Drawing for Awards Slated for Four o'Clock; Flag Project Outlined The annual Trade Expansion program comes to a close next Thursday afternoon with the drawing for the $170 in prizes as the climax of the event. Final plans for the conclusion of the project were made by directors of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning at the Ideal cafe. Interest in the event this year has been high, it was reported. Merchants taking part in the program expect to distribute tickets until 3 o'clock next Thursday afternoon, with the drawing for the awards slated for 4 o'clock. A new program for display of flags on holidays in the business area was inaugurated by the Merchants association this morning when directors voted to expend $20 to have the present brackets on 100 street lamps changed so they will be perpendicular to the curbs. This work will be done at the same time the Christmas decorations are installed, it was decided. It is the proposal of the association that smaller flags be purchased by merchants and that an organization, probably the American Legion, assume the responsibility of maintaining the flags and erecting them on holidays. Louis H. Hoskins headed the committee which formulated the plan. Pamphlet Case is Closed This Week Michael Francik of Anaheim brought a quick end to the long, drawn-out "Fools Rush In" pamphlet case early this week when he pleaded guilty in Santa Ana justice court to two misdemeanor charges and paid a fine of $2000. Charged by police as being the mysterious "J. M. Paulsen" of the case, Francik enferred guilty pleas to counts of criminal libel against A. B. Berry, Santa Ana publisher, and George F. Holden, now district attorney, but at the time of the pamphlet's distribution an Anaheim attorney seeking election to office. On advise of the district attorney, Justice Howard Cameron dismissed three felony counts. Hold- Prorate Detriment Action to bring all citrus-producing states under a uniform marketing agreement is expected by members of the association if result if the present prorate is abandoned. S. Yates, chairman of the group, declared that in his opinion the present prorate working to benefit Florida growers to the detriment of California. Several of the members were caustic in their criticism of prorate commissioners and officials and one speaker charged that they do not wish to find a way to make the citrus industry pay. Another person made a similar charge against officials of the California Fruit Growers exchange. Juice Agencies Urged Roy Mabee opened a discussion on the possibility of increasing orange consumption through establishment of fresh fruit juice agencies in every city in the nation. Mabee pointed to the wide range in prices now being charged for fresh orange juice, and was supported by Alan Rains who said that orange juice costs 35 cents glass in Omaha and 15 cents glass in Bakersfield. It was suggested that small fruit and wind-scarred oranges could be used for this market, and that a price of 10 cents for a six-ounce glass would provide a return of $6.40 a box and yield a 65-cent profit to the merchant. No action was taken on the matter, and it was suggested that the proposal be submitted to all marketing agencies. Rotary Members Discuss New Way Expressions by several members of the Anaheim Rotary club their views of the present European conflict featured the meeting of that service organization Monday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Dr. H. A. Johnston urged the people of this nation take stock themselves, reaffirm their Americanism, remain neutral, but determined to fight if this country is invaded. He also urged a strong History of Tobacco is Subject of Talk Growth of the use of tobacco and the process of manufacturing cigarettes provided the subject of the talk given before Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday noon by Harry Mackler, research official of one of the tobacco companies. He was introduced by Charles Smith, program chairman of the day. A second talk was given by Merle J. Krulish, Orange County Boy Scouts field executive. He revealed that the first Boy Scout troop in the county was organized in Anaheim by Wayne Goble in 1911 and that the second troop was also formed here. Ten years ago there were 700 scouts in the county; today there are more than 2000, Krulish said. Toastmasters Club Resumes Meetings Anaheim Toastmasters club will resume its meetings at the Mari-gold cafe next Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock, President G. Millard Parks announced this week. The club has been meeting jointly with Fullerton during the summer months. Not Guilty Plea is Made to Complaint George Kettle of La Jolla settlement entered a plea of not guilty to drunk driving when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch yesterday. Jury trial of the charge was set for October 11. Charged by police as being the mysterious "J. M. Paulsen" of the case, Francik enferred guilty pleas to counts of criminal libel against A. B. Berry, Santa Ana publisher, and George F. Holden, now district attorney, but at the time of the pamphlet's distribution an Anaheim attorney seeking election to office. On advise of the district attorney, Justice Howard Cameron dismissed three felony counts. Holden said that court decisions have been rendered holding that libelous pamphlets constitute only a misdemeanor. Plan New Assault on Endurance Mark A third attempt at a new endurance record for light airplanes will be made by Troy Colboch and Jerry Keeley, Santa Ana aviators, starting Sept. 22, it has been announced by Dale Deckert, flight manager. The second, and longest attempt, ended last week when the plane was forced down at Palm Springs by heavy rains. Reconditioning of the plane's motor is under way, and other preparations are being pushed, Deckert said. A third re-fueling base is expected to be established at Murce Dry lake. Auto Strikes Limb, Motorist Uninjured Although his automobile was badly damaged, he himself escaped injury when he struck a large limb which had fallen onto Manchester boulevard near Santa Ana street, D. C. McCamish of La Habra reported to Anaheim police early Friday morning. Expressions by several members of the Anaheim Rotary club on their views of the present European conflict featured the meeting of that service organization Monday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Dr. H. A. Johnston urged the people of this nation take stock themselves, reaffirm their Americanism, remain neutral, but determined to fight if this country is invaded. He also urged a strong defense as insurance against invasion. Rev. U. S. Schauer declared it believed it the duty of preachers to keep war out of the pulpits and to preach true American Christianity. He pointed out that he an ex-service man, himself. Vice President Ronald Brandt presided during the meeting. Alleged Bootlegger in Not Guilty Plea Santiago Ramirez of Buena Park charged with operating a still a selling illegal whiskey, pleaded not guilty Monday when he was rained before Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel. September was set as the date for a jury trial and Ramirez posted $500 bail in his release. Six Newcomers to Anaheim are Listed Newcomers to Anaheim week, according to the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce list, Lois Slanker, 835½ S. Claudia A. R. Chostner, 738 N. Lemma A. W. Crowe, 542½ W. Chestnut Clarence Newkirk, 1516 Lincoln L. C. Winston, 871 S. Olive, Mrs. C. L. Granere, 323 S. Kroe ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phone: Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 47 Association Acts End Prorate, Set Basic Price ions are Circulated by Amalgamated Citrus Growers Group ions are now being circuly by the Amalgamated Citrus association seeking abant of the California-Arizona prorate and requesting the inment of a basic price for citrus oranges. Both petitions accessed to Secretary of AgriHenry Wallace and are beculated among citrus growion to seek the abolishment prorate and the fixing of a price was reached by the union during its regular meetat Thursday evening at union high school. preamble to the petitions that the California-Arizona ing agreement has failed to the growers a price increase to bears a clause abrogating xies signers may have givthe establishment of the Prorate Detriment n to bring all citrus-prostates under a uniform agreement is expected of the association to Money Available for Purchase of Prado Low Lands There is ample money available for present needs in purchasing Prado reservoir lands, according to Supervisor Harry D. Riley. A balance of approximately $850,000 remains in the flood bond fund of the county treasury, he said. Negotiations for purchase of Prado basin property are still being carried on by Charles H. Chapman, manager of the land division of the flood control department. He has disclosed that options have been taken recently on several properties and that he has filed a bid with Riverside superior court on an important parcel of land which the county is condemning. No land purchases have been negotiated yet in the Brea and Fullerton dam basins, Chapman said. Independence Day Fiesta Scheduled Colonia Mexicana of Anaheim Sponsors Two-Day Event Here This Weekend A two-day celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the independence of Mexico will be New Ordinances Passed Tuesday by City Council Laws Deal With Fireworks and Tax Rate; Petition on Drain Received A definite control over shooting of fireworks will go into effect in 30 days following approval by the city council Tuesday evening of the new fireworks ordinance. The new law limits, among other things, the discharge of fireworks to July 3, 4 and 5. The council also completed passage of the tax rate ordinance, establishing the rate for the present fiscal year at 73 cents per $100 valuation. The new rate is a reduction of two cents from last year's figure. Numerous residents of the vicinity of North and Lemon streets signed a petition which was presented to the council Tuesday evening requesting that a new storm drain be placed at the above-named intersection. A drain of the same size as now installed at Los Angeles and North streets was requested on the grounds that the present drain is not large enough to care for runoff from moderately heavy rains. The petition was referred to the public improvements committee. Independence Day Fiesta Scheduled Colonia Mexicana of Anaheim Sponsors Two-Day Event Here This Weekend A two-day celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the independence of Mexico will be held here tomorrow and Saturday under the direction of the Colonia Mexicana of Anaheim. President of the Mexican Independence Celebration committee is Ambrocio Martinez, while Lauro Zavedra is serving as secretary for the group. A band concert tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock in the amphitheater at Anaheim city park marks the opening of the celebration. At 8 o'clock there will be a diversified program of music, dances and patriotic speeches. Child and adult stars from Anaheim and vicinity will be featured in the dancing and singing program, it was said. Queen to be Crowned One of the highlights of the program tomorrow evening will be the crowning of Miss Josefina Leos as queen of the festival. She will be accompanied by her court of honor. The program will be concluded with appropriate presentation of flags. On Saturday, the official Independence day, a street parade will start at 10 o'clock in the morning. Included in the parade will be lodges, societies, individuals, floats and decorated cars. The line of march will be from Cypress street, opposite the park, west to Palm street, south to Center street, east to Olive street, thence return west on Center street to Los Angeles street, north to Adele street, then west to the park, where the parade will disband. Street Dance Planned Saturday evening's schedule includes another program of music, dancing and speeches commencing at 8 o'clock at the park. This will be followed by a street dance at 10 o'clock on Sycamore street, opposite the park, between Lemon and Palm streets. It is anticipated that people from all parts of Ofange county will be in Anaheim on this occasion, Martinez said. Date for Booster City of North and Lemon streets signed a petition which was presented to the council Tuesday evening requesting that a new storm drain be placed at the above-named intersection. A drain of the same size as now installed at Los Angeles and North streets was requested on the grounds that the present drain is not large enough to care for runoff from moderately heavy rains. The petition was referred to the public improvements committee. Report on Recreation Vic Ruedy filed his report of activities of the city recreation committee during the summer. Included was a summary of the city softball league, won by the Knights of Columbus, the church softball league, won by Grace Lutheran church, and the juvenile softball league, won by Cone Brothers. The report also touched upon activities of the baseball team at La Palma park and other recreational projects, including a gym, bowling, croquet, checkers and a fishing club. Anaheim will be presented at the Orange County League of Municipalities meeting tonight at Huntington Beach by Mayor Charles H. Mann, Councilmen Leo J. Sheridan and F. A. Yungbluth, and City Attorney Leo J. Friis. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Miss Ruth Mackey was officially appointed deputy city clerk. Nine Will Attend League Conclave Nine delegates, headed by Mayor Charles H. Mann, will represent the city of Anaheim at the annual convention of the League of California Municipalities next week at Oakland. Mayor Mann is a director of the state league. Other councilmen who will attend are Leo J. Sheridan, F. A. Yungbluth, and Charles A. Pearson. City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood, City Attorney Leo J. Friis, Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, city librarian, and G. Millard Parks, engineer for the planning commission, will attend conferences pertaining to their departments. Exhibits to be sent by Anaheim include the city auditor's annual report and photographs of the new La Palma park. Date for Booster Dinner is Changed Date of the third annual Anaheim Chamber of Commerce dinner has been changed to October 5, it was announced this week by Secretary John A. Morgan. It had originally been scheduled for October 4. Change in the date was made necessary because of the inability of Rev. J. Whitcomb Brougher, Jr., noted Glendale pastor, to appear as speaker on the program on the original date, Morgan said. Remainder of the entertainment has not yet been arranged. Trial Demanded in Drunk Driving Case Denying that he was intoxicated when arrested by Anaheim police early Tuesday morning, Clarence Maag, 33, of Orange demanded a jury trial when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Tuesday. The trial was set for October 4 and bail established at $250. Arresting officers said Maag was "driving all over the road on North Los Angeles street" when he was taken into custody. Small Youngster is Unhurt in Accident Four-year old Donald Lester of 505 S. Illinois street escaped serious injury last Friday evening when he ran into the side of an automobile driven by K. P. Knox, 27, of 214 N. Olive street. The mishap occurred near the boy's home. Knox told police he was driving about 10 miles an hour and stopped as soon as the child contacted the car. Lee Stracner Hurt When Autos Collide Lee Stracner, 14, 214 S. Rose street, Anaheim, suffered slight arm injuries in an accident Thursday evening at Helena and Elm streets, according to police reports. The cars involved were driven by Arthur Morris, 407 S. Pomona, Fullerton, and Melvin Stracner, police learned. Drunk Driver Pays Fine of $50 Monday George J. Garat of Arlington paid a fine of $50 in Anaheim justice court Monday after pleading guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated.