anaheim-gazette 1939-09-28

World News Paragraphs RUMANIA PURGES NAZI IRON GUARDS BUCHAREST, Rumania—Unofficial reports here last Friday said that King Carol, using powers of a military dictatorship, had purged what remains of the Nazi Iron Guard organization. It was this group which was charged with the assassination of Premier Armand Calinescu. AIR LABORATORY GOES TO SUNNYVALE WASHINGTON — Selection of Moffett field near Sunnyvale, Calif., for the new aeronautical research laboratory was official announced here last Friday by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. GERMAN BEGIN ATTACK IN WEST PARIS — Heavy counter-attacks on the part of German troops started Saturday from the Rhine to the Moselle, it was announced by the French high command. EUROPE READY FOR PEACE, SAYS IL DUCE ROME—In a speech Saturday before party leaders, Benito Mussolini said that the moment to end hostilities has arrived in Europe and also reaffirmed his former declaration that Italy would take no military initiative in the conflict. GERMAN BIG GUNS LXIX AN Economic Phases of Industry Are Speakers’ Topics Citrus Institute Held Here Last Friday Stresses Better Methods Economic phases of citrus production were stressed by speakers at the annual southern California Citrus Institute held at Anaheim union high school last Friday. That these factors are more important than cultural problems was pointed out by most of the speakers. The institute was held under the auspices of the Farm Bureau federation and the extension service and was attended by more than 200 citrus growers. Sessions were held both morning and afternoon. Considerable interest was shown in the discussion by H. B. Griswold of La Habra of his experiments with permanent cover-cropping. He said his talk must be regarded as a progress report as the experiment was too new to have enabled him to reach any final conclusions as to the value of the system. He said he was convinced it was cheaper than any accepted system of soil management in citrus orchards, that soil condition. Hearing on Zone Plan Continued to October 31 Announcement of the state’s plan to realign Manchester boulevard and by-pass the Buena Park business district diverted attention of Buena Park citizens from the zoning plans at Tuesday’s hearing before the board of supervisors. As a result, a new hearing on the plan to zone Manchester boulevard in unincorporated areas of the county was set for October 31 at 2 o'clock. Chamber’s Annual Dinner Thursday Rev. Whitcomb Brougher to be Speaker at Third Yearly Banquet Ticket sales for the third annual community-wide banquet and entertainment to be held a week from this evening at the Elk clubhouse are progressing satisfactorily, according to Joe Sowder chairman of the ticket program. Tickets will be available until Tuesday and may be obtained from Sowder, or his committeemen. EUROPE READY FOR PEACE, SAYS IL DUCE ROME—In a speech Saturday before party leaders, Benito Mussolini said that the moment to end hostilities has arrived in Europe and also reaffirmed his former declaration that Italy would take no military initiative in the conflict. GERMAN BIG GUNS DEMOLISH WARSAW WARSAW — Germany artillery opened an assault on Warsaw Monday which, during the first day, caused extreme damage and cost many lives. Incendiary bombs were used in the attack, reports said. FILM LEADER IS CALLED BY DEATH HOLLYWOOD—Carl Laemmle, Sr., 72, one of the motion picture Industry's outstanding personages, died at his home here Sunday of a heart attack. He had retired from active business about three years ago. AMERICAN LEGION OPENS CONVENTION CHICAGO—The 21st convention of the American Legion opened here Monday, with Stephen F. Chadwick, national commander, presiding. ATTACK THROUGH HOLLAND PREDICTED PARIS—Firm belief that Germany would soon attack France either through Holland of Switzerland was expressed by French sources Tuesday. Such an attack would vijolate the neutrality of both countries. PADEREWSKI MAY HEAD POLISH STATE BUCHAREST—Ignace Jan Paderewski, famed pianist and former Polish premier, is a likely choice to succeed Ignacy Mosecki as president of Poland, it was reported here Tuesday. BRITISH ELECTIONS BARRED DURING WAR LONDON—No parliamentary or municipal elections will be held in Great Britain while the war continues. Britain's principal political parties agreed upon that action late last week. U.S. EMPLOYMENT Considerable interest was shown in the discussion by H. B. Griswold of La Habra of his experiments with permanent cover-cropping. He said his talk must be regarded as a progress report as the experiment was too new to have enabled him to reach any final conclusions as to the value of the system. He said he was convinced it was cheaper than any accepted system of soil management in citrus orchards, that soil condition had improved and erosion had been stopped. On the debit side is the fact that the system calls for considerably more water than orthcdox systems of cultivation. Griswold said Italian rye grass, a biennial, was the most satisfactory cover he had yet found. This is never cultivated or disced under, but instead is mown several times a year with a special sickle-bar mower he has devised for the purpose. He irrigates with a low-head sprinkler system and adds nitrates to his soil, but no manure, since the grass provides the necessary humus. H. J. Wilder of San Bernardino outlined the Hinckley system of orchard management, declaring that Hinckley cultivates his grove with a hoe, allows no weeds to go to seed, irrigates with extreme care and, aside from light applications of chemical fertilizer for nitrogen, depends wholly on the leaves that drop from the trees themselves and the action of earth worms to maintain soil fertility. To show the condition of the soil, Hinckley shoves his hoe handle down into the ground for its full length. One result of eight years of this regimen is the growth of a mass of feder roots at the bottom of irrigation furrows. Another result is good yields of high quality fruit, Wilder said. W. R. Schoonover, who presided over the discussion, reminded the audience that neither the Griswold nor Hickley systems was a "system of neglect" and that they seemed to be adapted to individual orchardists who "do everything well." The impression left by the talks on citrus marketing and other economic aspects of the industry was that the speakers believed and wished their fellow growers to believe that higher prices for their fruit is a matter only of doing what they are doing already, only doing more and doing it better. More advertising of California oranges and cooperation in marketing them were frequently men- be Speaker at Third Yearly Banquet Ticket sales for the third annual community-wide banquet and entertainment to be held a week from this evening at the Elk clubhouse are progressing satisfactorily, according to Joe Sowder chairman of the ticket program. Tickets will be available until Tuesday and may be obtained from Sowder, or his committee member who are O. E. Hanson, August Eltiste, Frank Tausch, H. J. Beckler, A. C. Riutcel, Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. George Viebek, O. Ted Masterson, Edward D. Marjorie and L. H. Hoskins. Following the tradition set two years ago when Leo Carrillo was the principal speaker, President Hoskins has obtained Rev. J Whitcomb Brougher, Jr., prominent Glendale minister, as speaker of the evening. Rev. Brougher has chosen as his subject, "Playin' the Game." Popular Speaker The speaker is no stranger to Anaheim, having been heard here by large groups on several occasions. Those who have heard him speak say he is an exceptional humorist, but bases his witticism on worthwhile, interesting subjects. Highlight of the musical entertainment will be the appearance of a Swiss orchestra from Los Angeles. This musical organization declared to be entirely authentic, has gain wide popularity in southern California and will provide a varied program of entertainment during and after the dinner hour. Cooperating with the chamber of commerce in sponsoring the dinner event is the Anaheim Man chants association. Parade's Line of March is Chosen The Hallowe'en parade will follow low the same line of march as last year, it was decided late last week when the committee, headed by Everett M. Cone, met in the chamber of commerce office. Decision on trophies to be awarded were also made. The parade will form on East Center street at Olive, preceded west to Citron street, then south to Broadway and east on Broadway to the railroad crossings. BRITISH ELECTIONS BARRED DURING WAR LONDON—No parliamentary or municipal elections will be held in Great Britain while the war continues. Britain's principal political parties agreed upon that action late last week. U. S. EMPLOYMENT RISE REPORTED WASHINGTON — A gain of 550,000 in employment from mid-July to mid-September was reported Saturday by Miss Frances Perkins, secretary of labor. About 300,000 of the total found employment during the past month, she said. GERMAN CAPTURE CITY OF WARSAW BERLIN—The Nazi high command announced yesterday that Warsaw had capitulated unconditionally, and that the formal surrender would probably occur on Friday. The Polish capital withstood a 20-day siege before surrendering. NAZI BOMBARD FRENCH TOWNS PARIS — Long-range German guns yesterday began a bombardment of French towns from 2½ to three miles behind the Maginot line. All villages in the zone had been evacuated before the war started. EMBARGO REPEAL IS PREDICTED WASHINGTON — An informal poll made by administration leaders yesterday indicated that 55 senators favor repeal of the arms embargo provision of the neutrality law. The impression left by the talks on citrus marketing and other economic aspects of the industry was that the speakers believed and wished their fellow growers to believe that higher prices for their fruit is a matter only of doing what they are doing already, only doing more and doing it better. More advertising of California oranges and cooperation in marketing them were frequently mentioned. J. W. Crill, president of Cal-Juices, Inc., also thought there was room for more effective merchandising methods. Crill said Los Angeles was the third best fruit and vegetable market in the United States, "And we've made a dumping ground of it." He added, "If Los Angeles were 300 miles away instead of 30 wouldn't we go after it?" F. R. Wilcox of the California Fruit Growers Exchange illustrated a talk on "New Developments in Citrus Marketing" with charts and graphs, A. H. Allen of Santa Ana told of a trip he had made through the east for information on selling and distributing of fruit, C. H. West of the Farm Credit administration and Frank Was, Santa Ana banker, gave growers a glimpse of what a little knowledge of figures would tell them concerning their business. Was said that his bank is still "optimistic" with regard to orange groves which would produce crops of average or better than average quantity and quality at an average of less than average cost. Paul Armstrong, general manager of the Exchange, told of his summer's trip through Europe and the possibilities for further exports from this country. These facts, he explained, could have only an academic interest now as the war had probably changed the whole picture. The Hallowe'en parade will follow the same line of march as last year, it was decided late last week when the committee, headed by Everett M. Cone, met in the chamber of commerce office. Decision on trophies to be awarded were also made. The parade will form on East Center street at Olive, preceded west to Citron street, then south to Broadway and east on Broadway way to the railroad crossings. Awards will also be the same last year, topped by the grant sweepstakes trophy to be awarded to the most beautifully and artistically designed float. Second and third place trophies will be given in the same classification. Other trophies and ribbons will be given for float best depicting spirit of Hallowe'en, most comic float, most unusual entry, most comical stunt, most beautiful decorated car, most outstanding group of marchers and best floored by juniors. August E. Schumacher is chairman of the float committee and entries may be made with him or the chamber of commerce office. Joe Svogar Winner of Business Award First prize of $100 in the traction expansion program conducted by the Anaheim Merchants association went to Joe Svogar, 330 W. Center street, when the drawing was made last Thursday afternoon. Second prize of $50 was won by Mrs. J. S. Bouldin, 307 E. Albert while the third prize of $20 was to Sam Wisnant, 204 N. Paxton street. Master of ceremonies was Survvisor Harry D. Riley. He was aided by John W. Price, Merchant association president; August Schumacher, committee chairman; and John A. Morgan, secretary. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1939 Hearing on Zone Continued October 31 Enforcement of the state's realign Manchester boulevard by-pass the Buena Park district diverted attention. Buena Park citizens from bringing plans at Tuesday's before the board of superintendent. Annber's Annual Banner Thursday Whitcomb Brougher to Speaker at Third Yearly Banquet Sales for the third annual city-wide banquet and enment to be held a week this evening at the Elks are progressing satisfactorily according to Joe Sowder, in of the ticket program. will be available until and may be obtained powder, or his committee Improvement of Storm Drains in Anaheim Planned Work Will Start at Once on Extensive Project; Cost Not Yet Determined Work will begin at once on the extensive storm drain improvement project which was authorized by the Anaheim city council Tuesday evening, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood said this morning. First unit of the program will be the storm drain at the intersection of Lemon and North streets. Plans for the entire project have not been completed, the city engineer said, but a general outline of the program is known. It will include enlarging of culverts on North street at Palm and Lemon streets, enlarging of inlets and outlets at several locations of Cypress, Broadway, Santa Ana, Center and Citron streets, and possible improvement of drainage between Broadway and Santa Ana street, east of Vine street. The last portion of the project is predicated upon approval of the Santa Fe railway for the installation of a pipeline on their property, Hapgood said. Cost Not Known Juvenile Six-man Football League to be Formed A juvenile, six-man football league will be formulated at Anaheim city park Saturday morning under supervision of the city park department, it was announced this morning. Boys from the sixth grade through high school are invited to participate in the project. Six-man football, a relatively new game, is creating wide interest throughout the country because of its speed and safety. This is the first attempt to formally organize such a team in Anaheim and the sponsors hope a large number of youngsters report at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Court of Honor To Be Held Here Annual Boy Scout Event to Present Awards is Set for October 26 The annual all-county Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held at Anaheim union high school on Thursday evening, October 26, it was announced today by county scout officials. Kenneth E. Morrison Excessive Speed Found Cause of Fatal Car Crash Mrs. Madeline Huntley Dr in Accident at Palm and Los Angeles Her life snuffed out when her automobile in which she was riding crashed against a power pole at the intersection of Palm and Los Angeles streets on Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Madeline Huntley, 37, of 839 S. Andrews place, Los Angeles, came the fifth traffic fatality Anaheim since the first of year. Richard Huntley, 41, husband of the dead woman, was seriously injured. Attendants at the Anahe Sanitarium where he was trapped said the man suffered a spine injury which paralyzed his right side. Two others Killed Two other persons were killed in traffic accidents in Oran County during the week of bringing to 44 the total of fatties since the first of the year. Excessive speed on the part Huntley, driver of the car, found by the coroner's jury have been the cause of the accident. Entering Anaheim from the north of 101 highway Hun Speaker at Third Yearly Banquet sales for the third annual city-wide banquet and entention to be held a week this evening at the Elks are progressing satisaccording to Joe Sowder, in of the ticket program. will be available until and may be obtained powder, or his committeemen O. E. Hanson, August Frank Tausch, H. J. BeckC. Riutcel, Miss Sophie Mrs. George Viebeck, G. Paterson, Edward D. Marion, I. Hoskins. vining the tradition set two to when Leo Carrillo was recipient speaker, President has obtained Rev. J. Tab Brougher, Jr., promindale minister, as speaker evening. Rev. Brougher en as his subject, "Playing one." Popular Speaker speaker is no stranger to having been heard here groups on several occathose who have heard him he is an exceptional but bases his witticisms while, interesting subight of the musical entert will be the appearance iss orchestra from Los This musical organizalated to be entirely authgain wide popularity in a California and will provaried program of entert during and after the dinrating with the chamber merce in sponsoring the event is the Anaheim Marassociation. ade's Line of March is Chosen Hallowe'en parade will folsame line of march as last was decided late last week the committee, headed by M. Cone, met in the chamcommerce office. Decisions lies to be awarded were de. parade will form on East street at Olive, precede Citron street, then south edway and east on Broad-the railroad crossings. North street at Palm and Lemon streets, enlarging of inlets and outlets at several locations of Cypress, Broadway, Santa Ana, Center and Citron streets, and possible improvement of drainage between Broadway and Santa Ana street, east of Vine street. The last portion of the project is predicated upon approval of the Santa Fe railway for the installation of a pipeline on their property, Hapgood said. Cost Not Known Because final plans have not been completed, it is not known yet what the entire cost of the program will be. The engineering committee of the city council is making a thorough study of the needs this week and will report on its findings at the next regular meeting of the council. Although the city has no rights to the property, the council adopted resolutions Tuesday evening abandoning certain private roads in the Anaheim Investment company’s tract in the south end of town. The resolutions were passed at the request of Thomas H. Kuchel, representing the law firm of Blodget, Kuchel and Tobias. Installation of a two-inch pipe line connecting property owned by S. W. Mosberger at North and East streets to city utility lines was authorized by the council. Moszerger agreed to pay half the expense of the installation. Fire Damage to Apartment High Fire Saturday night in the apartment of Edith P. Kennedy in the Biltmore apartments, 424 N. Los Angeles street, did damage estimated at approximately $700, Fire Chief R. Nyboe reports. The furniture was damaged by the flames, which were kept from spreading to other parts of the building. The fire broke out at about 6 o'clock, shortly after Miss Kennedy had left for her work as a telephone operator. While firemen were fighting the blaze a hose leading from the fire truck broke, sending a large stream of water firemen. Charge is Admitted by Drunken Driver Harold C. Pegler, 39, of Sunny-hills ranch, Fullerton, pleaded To Be Held Here Annual Boy Scout Event to Present Awards is Set for October 26 The annual all-county Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held at Anaheim union high school on Thursday evening, October 26, it was announced today by county scout officials. Kenneth E. Morrison, prominent figure in county scouting circles, is general chairman of the court of honor committee, assisted by L. E. Middleton, Father James Nevin, E. C. Westenkuehler, Grant R. Rude, R. S. Harvey and A. P. M. Brown, Anaheim district committeemen. Each year the Orange county council holds the county Court of Honor to pay honor and tribute to the few outstanding scouts who have achieved their star, life, eagle and palm ranks. The eagle award, which is the highest rank any scout can obtain, will be presented by a prominent figure in southern California. Program Outlined Besides the presentation of badges the program will include opening and closing numbers by the St. Catherine Military school band, a short play by the Anaheim high school Dramatic club and selections by Willard Bassett, well known baritone. Scouts and friends of scouting will be greeted by Mayor Charles H. Mann and Col. M. B. Wellington, president of the Orange county council, Boy Scouts of America. All Anaheim troops are expecting to attend. These include Troops 71, 72, 73 and 75, and Sea Scout Ship 77. Scoutmasters are R. S. Harvey, John McKim, Ferdinand Patin and Gus Lenain, respectively, with Father Nevin as skipper of the Sea Scout ship. Sponsor Troop Troop 71 is sponsored by the Masonic lodge and the troop committee includes A. P. M. Brown, C. S. Barthelmes, D. H. Deane and R. E. Mortor. Troop 72 is sponsored by the American Legion post with Henry Baxfer, Clare Liebhart, Carlton Starr and Jess Thatcher serving as committeemen and Vern Backs as assistant scoutmaster. St. Boniface church sponsors Troop 73 and its committee is composed of Albert Pape, Fred Robinson and John Mertz. The Sea Scout ship is also sponsored by the Two others Killed Two other persons were killed in traffic accidents in Orancounty during the week owing to 44 total fatalities since the first of the year. Excessive speed on the part Huntley, driver of the car, found by the coroner's jury have been the cause of the faicident. Entering Anaheim for the north of 101 highway, Hunapparently lost control of his car as he attempted to round curve. The machine crashed on the highway sign, continued until it crashed into a power pole, several yards southeast. the intersection. Funeral services for Mrs. Huley were conducted in Los Angleson Friday. She and Huntley were married only a short time it was reported. Small Boy Dies The other traffic victims were Guy Blodgett, 2½, of Talbert Clarence Berry, 48, of Costa MaThe small boy, son of Mr. Mrs. William Blodgett, was fat injured Friday when he ran the side of a car driven by P. Caller of Route 4, Santa Ana, was rushed to St. Joseph hospitawhere he died Friday night. The crash which cost Benlife occurred Thursday at C. Mesa, but Berry did not succuto the injuries until Friday at county hospital. He was injuten when cars driven by himself f. F. Snyder of Costa Mesa collan that city. HEAT FATAL TO SANTA ANA MAN John H. Patton, 86, of St. Ana, died early Saturday minging at Orange county hospital ter having been prostrated by heat Friday. He had at first fused hospital treatment, pre reported. Home Accidents Subject of Ta Importance of home acciprevention was stressed by Alan D. Hansen, chairman of aid and safety for the Oran- county council of the Amer- Red Cross ,in his talk before Anaheim Kiwanis club Tues- noon. Accidents in the home tal- heavy annual death toll, he Hallowe'en parade will follow same line of march as last was decided late last week the committee, headed by M. Cone, met in the cham-commerce office. Decisions hires to be awarded were made. Parade will form on East street at Olive, precede Citron street, then south sidway and east on Broad-the railroad crossings. Huds will also be the same as car, topped by the grand takes trophy to be awarded most beautifully and art-designed float. Second and place-trophies will be given same classification. Trophies and ribbons will run for float best depicting Hallowe'en, most comical most unusual entry, most stunt, most beautifully dressed car, most outstanding of marchers and best float by juniors. St E. Schumacher is chair of the float committee and enquiry be made with him or at number of commerce office. Svogar Winner Business Award prize of $100 in the trade union program conducted by Anaheim Merchants association to Joe Svogar, 330 W. street, when the drawing made last Thursday afternoon, and prize of $50 was won by S. Bouldin, 307 E. Alberta, the third prize of $20 went to Wisnant, 204 N. Palm. Ruler of ceremonies was Supt. Harry D. Riley. He was mayor John W. Price, Merchants president; August teacher, committee chairman, John A. Morgan, secretary. Charge is Admitted by Drunken Driver Harold C. Pegler, 39, of Sunnyhills ranch, Fullerton, pleaded guilty this morning before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of driving while drunk and was ordered to pay a line of $100 or spend 50 day in the county jail. His companion, Vern R. Smith, 42, also of the Sunnyhills ranch, was fined $25 after pleading guilty to a drunk charge. The men were arrested at 2:30 o'clock this morning. Officers said Pegler was taking up too much of the street. HALLOWE’EN BREAKFAST WILL BE STAGED AT CITY PARK THIS YEAR The costume breakfast, opening feature of the annual Hallowe’en celebration, will be held in Anaheim city park picnic grounds this year, it was decided at a meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning at the Ideal cafe. Last year's price of 75 cents will again be charged. Herb Eldred, chairman of the breakfast committee, suggested he is prepared now to appoint his full committee. H. E. W. Barnes, chairman of the grand ball committee, announced his co-workers this morn- ing. Mrs. Jack Corn and Mrs. G. Ted Masterson will assist Barnes in the general arrangements, O. E. Hanson, Dr. Charles Schutz, Ray Van Wagoner and Marion Spenser have been named on the floor committee, and J Ben Kaulbars, Frank Tausch and Arnold Lund were appointed on the door committee. The Los Serranos Country club orchestra has been engaged for the dance, Barnes announced. Committeemen who will assist William T. Wallop in arranging and handling horse show will be Ted Masterson, Eldon Fairbanks, Marion Spencer, Jack Royalty and H. E. W. Barnes, Wallop announced. Subject of Ta Importance of home accident prevention was stressed by Alan D. Hansen, chairman of aid and safety for the Orchard County council of the American Red Cross, in his talk-before Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday. Accidents in the home take heavy annual death toll, he and the number of mishaps creases each year. He called tention to the fact that Home accident Prevention week starts tober 23. Fifteen men were nominated fill seven positions on the board of directors, with elec- tion to be held next Tuesday. T listed are Curtis Case, Evan Cone, Max Henderson, Harry H Charles Irvin, August Schuma- Charles Schutz, Leonard Vin John Utter, L. E. Wilson and Yungbluth. Ted Kuchel is the only non-for president, while Fred H and George Henry will con- for the office of treasurer. Delayed Picnic to Be Held Satur- The excessive heat of last caused postponement until Saturday of the annual school picnic of the White Te Methodist church. The event be held at Irvine park, acco- to Warren Schutz, co-chairman the committee in charge. BAGS TWO BUCKS Fred Hayes, Roy Mabee James Kolkhorst returned rea- from a week's hunting trip Lassen county where they b two nice bucks. PRESSIVE SPEED Bound Cause of Fatal Car Crash Madeline Huntley Dies in Accident at Palm and Los Angeles Life snuffed out when the mobile in which she was rid-fashed against a power line at the intersection of Palm Los Angeles streets late afternoon, Mrs. Made-Huntley, 37, of 839 S. St. lives place, Los Angeles, be- the fifth traffic fatality in him since the first of the hard Huntley, 41, husband of lead woman, was seriously in-Attendants at the Anaheimrium where he was taken the man suffered a spine in-which paralyzed his right side. Two others Killed No other persons were killed traffic accidents in Orange by during the week end, going to 44 the total of fatal-ince the first of the year. Pressive speed on the part of key, driver of the car, was by the coroner's jury to been the cause of the fatal ent. Entering Anaheim from north of 101 highway Huntley Building Permits Issued for Two New Dewellings Two new homes in Anaheim were authorized last week and permits issued for their construc-tion by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. Both will be four-room dwellings and will be built at a cost of $3000. Owners of the new residences are Robert Matton and C. L. Spencer. The former's home will be located at 701 S. Dickel street, and the latter's at 715 S. Dickel street. A. C. Vary is contractor for both dwellings. Presbyterians of City Lead Nation Anaheim Church Has Highest Percentage of New Members The largest percentage gain of new members for the year ending April 1, 1939 of all the 6000 Presbyterian churches in the United States was made by the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim. This announcement was made at a meeting of the Los Angeles Presbytery in session in Los Angeles Tuesday and yesterday. A gain Anaheim Receives Drenching During Week-End Storm Benefits Exceed Damage in Local Area; Property Wrecked at Beach Benefit which Anaheim and its surrounding area received from the heavy storm of Sunday and Monday offset by far the slight damage done by excessive water. According to the rain gauge at the office of the Anaheim Union Water company, this city received 4.60 inches of rain between the start of the storm on Sunday and 8 o'clock Monday morning. Another .68 inch was added during the next 24 hours, bringing the total for the storm to 5.28 inches. The rain, and the accompanying winds, caused extensive dam-age to dwellings, piers and boats along the coast line, taking more than a score of lives, one of the persons perishing in Orange county. The storm did, however, break the record-establishing heat wave which had swept over the state for a period of nine days. Woman Perishes Mrs. Dorothy Sterling, 35, of 727 N. Palm street, Burbank, was the lone victim of the storm in Orange county. She drowned when Percentage of New Members The largest percentage gain of new members for the year ending April 1, 1939 of all the 6000 Presbyterian churches in the United States was made by the First Presbyterian church of Anaheim. This announcement was made at a meeting of the Los Angeles Presbytery in session in Los Angeles Tuesday and yesterday. A gain of 68.4 per cent was made by the Anaheim congregation during the year. There were but two churches in the whole denomination which exceeded the local church in total number of new members received by profession of faith, regardless of size. These were churches of 9000 and 4000 members, as compared with the 600 members of the Anaheim body. Pastors Share Credit Much of the credit for this phenomenal growth is due Rev. Thomas Holmes Walker, former pastor of the church here, whose fine work through 17 years helped to make possible the receiving of so many people into membership during the pastorate of Rev. Stanley Frederick George, present pastor, church officials said. The Presbyterian church this coming Sunday starts two Sunday morning church services to accommodate the crowds. The early service will start at 9 o'clock, lasting 45 minutes, and allowing 15 minutes before Sunday school starts at the new time of 10 o'clock. The 11 o'clock service will be as usual, being a repetition of the early service, and will also last 45 minutes. Starts New Series Rev. George begins a series of sermons on the subject, "The Christian Home," on Sunday. At the 5 o'clock vesper service Sunday, the local congregation will unite with 6,000,000 fellow Presbyterians around the world in the annual world-wide communion service. Dr. Robert Booth Smith, pastor of Immanuel Presbyterian church of Los Angeles, will preach a brief communion sermon and assist the pastor in administering communion, in the baptisms and the receiving of another group of 50 new members. Rotary Governor Visits Club Here Highway and railroad damage was only slight. Manchester boulevard, just east of the county line, was flooded and barricaded and Highway 101 near Galivan was also in bad shape, especially where construction crews were repairing the highway. Railroad service was interrupted slightly because of a washed-out bridge in Subject of Talk Importance of home accident attention was stressed by Dr. D. H. Hansen, chairman of first and safety for the Orange City council of the American Cross, in his talk before theheim Kiwanis club Tuesday. Accidents in the home take a heavy annual death toll, he said, the number of mishaps increases each year. He called attention to the fact that Home Accident Prevention week starts October 23. Fifteen men were nominated to seven positions on the club's board of directors, with election held next Tuesday. Those are Curtis Case, Everett Baldwin, Max Henderson, Harry Horn, Les Irvin, August Schumacher, Charles Schutz, Leonard Vincent, and Utter, L. E. Wilson and F. A. Gigbluth. Kuchel is the only nominee president, while Fred Backs and George Henry will compete in the office of treasurer. Played Picnic to Be Held Saturday The excessive heat of last week led postponement until next day of the annual church picnic of the White Temple rhodist church. The event will hold at Irvine park, according Warren Schutz, co-chairman of committee in charge. BAGS TWO BUCKS Red Hayes, Roy Mabee and Les Kolkhorst returned recently in a week's hunting trip intoosen county where they bagged nice bucks. Rotary Governor Visits Club Here Rotary club's contributions the civic activities of Anaheim were lauded by District Governor Glen Harper of Corona when he paid his official visit to the club Monday noon. He met with club directors before the luncheon to receive reports. After commenting to some extent on various projects of the club, Harper reviewed history of Rotary and explained its purposes and methods of procedure. Rotary club are now found in 75 countries and have some 210,000 members in 5000 clubs. Central offices are maintained in United States, Great Britain, Switzerland and India. Two Persons Hurt in Accidents Here Two accidents in Anaheim last Friday and Saturday mornings resulted in slight injuries to two persons, police records show. Those injured were Patty Lodge, address not given, and John Stafford, 714 N. Zeyn street. OSBORNE PICNIC There will be an Osborne county, Kansas, picnic at Irvine park next Sunday, the committee in charge announces. The basket lunch is scheduled for 12:30 o'clock. Highway Flooded Highway and railroad damage was only slight. Manchester boulevard, just east of the county line, was flooded and barricaded and Highway 101 near Galivan was also in bad shape, especially where construction crews were repairing the highway. Railroad service was interrupted slightly because of a washed-out bridge in the southern part of the county. The week end storm, added to the quarter-inch of rain which fell during the thunder shower of last week Tuesday, bring to 5:53 inches the total for the season. No measurable rains fell here last year until December 15, according to Water company records. Coat and Radio are Stolen Here Sunday Theft of a coat and portable radio having a combined value of $33 from his automobile while it was parked in the 200 block on South Lemon street Sunday evening was reported to Anaheim police by Richard Wright, 606 Cypress street, Santa Ana. The car was not locked, Wright told police. Boy Injured When Auto Hits Bicycle Injured when his bicycle and a car driven by James A. Shields of Long Beach collided at Center and Los Angeles street, Tony Tafolla, 1112 Parry street, was removed to his home after being treated for a bruised shoulder and arm. The accident occurred at 6:30 o'clock last evening.