anaheim-gazette 1939-11-02

World News Paragraphs SENATE REPEALS ARMS EMBARGO WASHINGTON — The United States senate last Friday voted 63 to 30 in favor of President Roosevelt's new neutrality bill, which embraces repeal of the present embargo on shipments of arms, ammunition and implements of war to belligent nations. HITLER PLANS KNOCK-OUT THRUST BERLIN — Unofficially, nazi party leaders last Saturday indicated that Adolph Hitler might attempt a sudden attack on Great Britain in the hopes of ending the war before the United States repeals its arms embargo. The statement came after the senate's action last Friday of approving the president's bill. HARRY BRIDGES IS CALLED COMMUNIST WASHINGTON — William C. McCuistion, 38, self-styled one-time member of the communist party, Monday to dthe Dies committee here, that Harry Bridges, west coast maritime leader, is a communist. TOM PENDERGAST IS INDICTED FOR BRIBERY KANSAS CITY — Jackson County's grand jury Monday indicted Tom Pendergast, imprisoned political boss, and R. E. O'Malley, former state insurance superintendent, on bribery charges. High Honors are Given to Eleven Boy Scouts Here Four Anaheim Youths Among Those Who Receive Eagle Badges Eagle badges, the most coveted award available to Boy Scouts of America, were presented to 11 youngsters, including four from Anaheim, as the highlight of an all-county Court of Honor at Anaheim union high school auditorium last Thursday evening. The spacious auditorium was filled for the interesting event. To mothers as well as their sons came the thrill of winning an Eagle badge. The mother of each of the honored scouts stood with her son on the stage and received the Eagle badge from Dean B. Cromwell, track coach at the University of Southern California. She then pinned the badge upon her son's uniform blouse. Four From Anaheim Those who received the highest award in scouting were Raymond Yelkin, Eugene Curtiss, Tom Harrison and Robert Payan, all of Anaheim; Robert Manley, Cecil Neth and John Overmeyer, Huntington Beach; Milton Danielson, Wayne Brown; Warren Danielson Four Bay Scouts, who with seven badges Thursday night at the county Robert S. Harvey. They are Tom members of Troop 71, sponsored by Hallowe'en Keeps Police Staff Busy Whittier Woman is Injured TOM PENDERGAST IS INDICTED FOR BRIBERY KANSAS CITY — Jackson County's grand jury Monday indicted Tom Pendergast, imprisoned political boss, and R. E. O'Malley, former state insurance superintendent, on bribery charges. JAPAN PLANS NEW CHINA GOVERNMENT TOKIO—That Japan will establish a new central government in China by late November was predicted. Monday by Takichiro Suma, Japanese foreign office spokesman. SOVIET PREMIER DENOUNCES BRITAIN MOSCOW—Great Britain was denounced as an aggressor nation and continuation of war on the grounds of restoration of Poland was declared senseless by V. M. Molotov, Russian premier and foreign commissar, in an address here Tuesday to the supreme soviet council. WINNIE RUTH JUDD RETURNS TO ASYLUM PHOENIV, Ariz.—Winnie Judd, fugitive from the hospital for the insane, surrendered herself Monday night to authorities. She was unable to give a coherent story regarding her six days of freedom. MUSSOLINI ALTERS CABINET AND ARMY ROME—Chief of Staff of the army and air force, six cabinet ministers and the secretary general of the fascist party were changed this week under orders from Benito Mussolini. It is believed the shake-up was designed to strengthen Italian neutrality. DIPLOMATIC VICTORIES CLAIMED BY ALLIES LONDON—Diplomatic victories were claimed by the allies yesterday on the bases of the governmental shake-up in Italy and the address before Russian supreme soviet by Premier V. M. Molotov. NAZI FORCES OPEN OFFENSIVE PARIS—German troops and artillery went on the offensive yesterday at scattered points along the Rhineland front; it was reported that Monday to the Dies committee here, that Harry Bridges, west coast maritime leader, is a communist. Four From Anaheim Those who received the highest award in scouting were Raymond Yelkin, Eugene Curtiss, Tom Harrison and Robert Payan, all of Anaheim; Robert Manley, Cecil Neth and John Overmeyer, Huntington Beach; Milton Danielson, Wayne Brown, Warren Danielson and Robert McDonald, Santa Ana. In making the presentations, Coach Cremwell lauded the work which the Boy Scouts of America do in building manhood in this nation. He felt elated that this nation's youth salutes its country, not from force, but from love of it and a desire to serve it. Other prominent figures in scouting who took part in the program were Field Executive Merle Krulish, Kenneth Morrison, Col. M. B. Wellington, William Spurgeon, Mayor Charles H. Mann, Chairman B. F. Mattox of district 4, and Scout Executive Harrison White. Entertainment Given From them came words of praise for the youngsters and the amount of work they had done and the knowledge they had accumulated in winning their various badges. Entertainment features of the program included a one-act play, "The Red Owl," presented by drama students of Anaheim union high school, several numbers by a boys' chorus directed by Mrs. Kate McCullah of Anaheim, and a group of vocal solos by Monte C. Marshall. Members of the play cast were Kenneth Presson, Joe Wollenman, Henrietta Lane, Ted Franzle and Wayne Andrede. In addition to the awarding of Eagle badges scouts also received the gold quill; silver palm, gold palm, bronze palm, life awards and star awards. Events Scheduled by Presbyterians Sunday at 9 o'clock, 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock in the morning and 7 o'clock in the evening, and next Wednesday evening at 6:15 o'clock, the Presbyterian church will have special programs of interest to the community as well as their own Hallowe'en Keeps Police Staff Busy Whittier Woman is Injured by "Torpedo;" Alleged Pickpocket Nabhed Hallowe'en celebrants kept the complete staff of the Anaheim police department, including reserves, busy Tuesday night, with injuries to a woman caused by fireworks, fights, alleged pocket-picking and drunks all coming in for attention. Only one minor automobile accident was reported. Youths were blamed by police for injuries suffered by Mrs. Della Youngblood, 214 S. Whittier avenue, Whittier. She was struck by a "torpedo" thought to have been thrown from the roof of a downtown building by youngsters. Mrs. Youngblood was given emergency treatment by an Anaheim physician at the police station, who termed the injury "rather serious" and urged the woman to go under the care of her personal physician at once. Suspect Is Jailed The pick-pocket suspect arrested is William Wallace Crawford, 52, of El Monte who was arraigned yesterday morning on grand theft charges and was ordered to appear for preliminary examination tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock. He was arrested after E. W. Loomis, Route 1, Box 123, Placentia, told officers he had captured the El Monte man in the act of stealing his (Loomis') purse from his pocket. Crawford was arrested at 8 o'clock Tuesday night. Assaults Officer David Richards, 18-year-old Long Beach youth, was ordered to pay a fine of $500 or spend 250 days in the county jail when he pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of assault. Richards was arrested after he attacked Officer Grant Rude after the latter, with other officers, had separated a pair of youths who were fighting. Albert Salcedo, 23, of Anaheim, and Gabriel Pena, 26, of West- CLAIMED BY ALLIES LONDON — Diplomatic victories were claimed by the allies yesterday on the bases of the governmental shake-up in Italy and the address before Russian supreme soviet by Premier V. M. Molotov. NAZI FORCES OPEN OFFENSIVE PARIS—German troops and artillery went on the offensive yesterday at scattered points along the Rhineland front, it was reported here. FINNS SHUN SOVIET-EDICT HELSINGFORS—Sources close to the government of Finland yesterday described as "unacceptable" the Russian demands on Finland as they were outlined Tuesday by Premier Molotov of Russia. FAMED ARGENTINE HORSE DESTROYED NEW YORK—Injuries suffered by Sorteado, racehorse owned by C. S. Howard, made it necessary to destroy the colt yesterday, the owner announced. Permit Valuations for Month $19,296 Building permit valuations last month totaled $19,296 for 32 permits issued, according to Building Inspector R. Nyboe. This is slight increase over the evaluation for September of $18,992 for 21 permits and brings to total for the first 10 months of the year to $224,260.50. October of last year saw 25 permits issued with a valuation of $38,495. Valuation for the first 10 months of last year amounted to $894,914, Nyboe reported. Events Scheduled by Presbyterians Sunday at 9 o'clock, 10 o'clock and 11 o'clock in the morning and 7 o'clock in the evening, and next Wednesday evening at 6:15 o'clock, the Presbyterian church will have special programs of interest to the community as well as their own members, according to Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor. Considerable preparation has been made and it is expected capacity attendances will be reached. At "early mass," the new 9 o'clock service, Rev. George will speak on the subject, "Ham and Eggs." at 11 o'clock his subject will be "Bread Alone." Between these two services, the Co-Workers class will have a special program, welcoming back their veteran teacher and leader, Dr. H. A. Johnston, who will speak on the subject, "Why Does God not Stop this War?" This meeting starts at 10 o'clock. At 7 o'clock, Rev. George will start a new series of short sermons on the subject, "The Romance of Jerry and Jim," woven around the Ten Commandments. Following this brief service refreshments will be served by the ladies of the Aid society. Visitors are especially invited. A "victory dinner" is planned for Wednesday, to celebrate the receiving of more than 300 new members into the church during the past year and a half. The men of the church will treat the women, doing all lthe planning preparing, serving and even the dish washing. A baked ham dinner will be served for 35 cents at 6:15 o'clock. Reservations must be made by Monday. David Richards, 18-year-old Long Beach youth, was ordered to pay a fine of $500 or spend 250 days in the county jail when he pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of assault. Richards was arrested after he attacked Officer Grant Rude after the latter, with other officers, had separated a pair of youths who were fighting. Albert Salcedo, 23, of Anaheim, and Gabriel Pena, 26, of Westminster pleaded guilty yesterday morning to disturbing the peace. The former was fined $25 with an alternative of spending 12½ days in jail, and the latter's sentence was a fine of $50 or 25 days in jail. The pair were arrested at 12:45 o'clock yesterday morning as the result of a street fight. Three drunks and a drunk driver were also taken into custody during the night. Orange County Men on Farm Programs Orange county residents will have important parts to play in the various department meetings at the convention of the California Farm Bureau Federation at San Diego on November 13, it was disclosed this week when programs were released. Leroy E. Lyon of Anaheim, director of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, will speak on "What the Citrus Industry Could do as a Unit, during the meeting of the citrus departmnet. J. A. Smiley is chairman of the edible nut department an done of the speakers on his program will be Harcld E.. Wahlberg, Orange county farm advisor, whose subject will be "Production Costs of Walnuts, Southern California versus Northern California." ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1939 Day Scouts, who with seven other highest ranking scouts in Orange county, received their Eagle Thursday night at the county court of nonor held here, are pictured above with their scoutmaster, Harvey. They are Tom Harrison, Eugene Curtiss, Robert Payan and Raymond Yelkin. All are of Troop 71, sponsored by the Anaheim Masonic lodge. Hallowe’en Fete Declared Best in History of Event Crowd of 60,000 People Seen Parade Tuesday Night in Business District The largest crowd in the history of the annual Anaheim Hallowe’en parade witnessed that climaxin event to a full day of entertaini ment Tuesday,” officials of the Merchants Association said yester day. It was estimated that some 60,000 persons thronged Centr street and Broadway to witness what many persons who have seen the parade over a period of year said was the best ever staged here. To Van de Kamp’s bakery were the sweepstakes trophy for the most beautiful float. Second place in that classification was won by the Anaheim College of Beauty, with third place going to the Spanish Kitchen cafe. The Knight of Pythias and Pythian Sister were granted a special award.” The first prize trophy for them floats was won by the Kiwanu club of Anaheim. Baton School Wins In the decorated cars classification, the Sybil Brown Baton schocaptured the first prize trophi Second prize ribbon was won b Engelbert and Pace grocery an We’en Keeps Police Staff Busy A Woman is Injured (Corpedo;” Alleged Knockpocket Nabbed) Ten celebrants kept the staff of the Anaheim department, including reeasy Tuesday night, with a woman caused by fights, alleged pocket-drunks all coming in action. Only one minor accident was reported. Bears were blamed by police was suffered by Mrs. Della Rod, 214 S. Whittier avenue. She was struck by a thought to have been from the roof of a downing by youngsters. Mrs. Rod was given emergency by an Anaheim physician the police station, who is injured “rather serious” the woman to go under her personal physician. Inspect Is Jailed K-pocket suspect arrests William Wallace Crawford, Monte who was arraign-day morning on grand gages and was ordered to be preliminary examiner-arrow morning at 9:30 is arrested after E. W. Route 1, Box 123, Placen officers he had capturedonte man in the act of his (Loomis’) purse from L. Crawford was arrest-clock Tuesday night. Assaults Officer Richards, 18-year-old youth, was ordered to use of $500 or spend 250 the county jail when he guilty yesterday afternoon Judge Frank Tausch age of assault. Richards lasted after he attacked Grant Rude after the with other officers, had a pair of youths who ing, Salcedo, 23, of Anaheim, Daniel Pena, 26, of West- Stores to Remain Closed Election Day Morning Anaheim business houses will not open their doors until 10 o’clock on the morning of election day, next Tuesday. This decision was unanimously reached at the meeting of the Merchants association this morning at the Marigold café after the directors had recommended the action yesterday. The decision to remained closed until 10 o’clock was reached after considerable discussion, during which it was pointed out that an exceptionally-heavy vote is forecast for the special election and that precincts had been consolidated to such an extent that there is between 700 and 900 registered voters in each precinct. It is the aim of the merchants to have as many persons as possible vote during the early morning hours, and in that way relieve the congestion during the afternoon. The Merchants association also voted to recommend to various merchants that they do not open their places of business on Armistice day until 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon. This action will permit employees an dtownpeople to attend the annual parade, to be held at Huntington Beach this year, at 11 o’clock in the morning, without interfering too much with normal Saturday business activity. Action was taken following a request by Glen Peck, commander of the American Legion post of Anaheim, that businesses remain closed throughout the day. No official report on financial aspects of the Hallowe’en event were made this morning. President John W. Price expressed his appreciation of all committee workers for the succes of the fete. Grand Jury for County Selected Judge G. K. Scovel Monday completed selection of the 1939 grand jury for Orange county and L. D. Coffing of Santa Ana was named foreman. The new in- Government Will Buy Dam Basins Orange County Informed of Decision by General Authorities Indicating that Orange county will not face the problem of additional financing, to acquire lands and right-of-way for the $15,-000,000 flood control works, a communication to the county supervisors from Lt. Col. L. C. Kelton, Los Angelos district engineer under the war department, Tuesday stated that the government is taking over the burden of acquiring such lands. In addition, said Lt. Col Kelton,$750,000 has been made available for reimbursement of Orange county for expenditures on relocating the Santa Fe railroad line, state highway, and public utility lines around Prado dam. Funds Adequate While federal money has not yet been appropriated for reimbursing the county for lands already purchased in Prado basin, the government will handle all purchases of lands for the other dams in the program, including the Brea and Fullerton dams which will be under construction early next year, Lt. Col. Kelton stated. Chairman Willard Smith of the supervisors, said that with the funds remaining from the $2,500,-000 flood bond issue voted by the county, and the $750,000 expected from the federal government in reimbursement, the county would have enough to complete necessary land purchases in Prado basin. Acquire More Land Title to lands must be purchased up to the 520-foot elevation and floodage easements must be acquired from that elevation to 556 feet, even with the top dam, said Smith. The federal government will acquire the Brea and Fullerton reservoir lands within this fiscal year, said Lt. Col. Kelton, and will acquire lands for other dams and basins in the program as congress the Anaheim College of Beauty with third place going to the Spanish Kitchen cafe. The Knight of Pythias and Pythian Sister were granted a special award.’ The first prize trophy for them floats was won by the Kiwanah club of Anaheim. Baton School Wins In the decorated cars classification, the Sybil Brown Baton school captured the first prize trophy Second prize ribbon was won by Engelbert and Pace grocery and the third ribbon went to the Savings, Loan and Building association of Anaheim. Honorable mention was given to Stechert Florist. The sweepstakes trophy for junior floats was won by the Future Farmers of America. Second place ribbon was awarded to S Boniface girls and the third plaza ribbon to the St. Boniface cottack. West Orange Farm Center floats was judged the most comical, while second place going to Shorty Barn. The most comical stunt awarded went to O. Roquet’s market of Anaheim. Henry Du Bois’ garage was given en the prize for the most unusual entry, Lions club of Anaheim received a special award, and the Anaheim 20-30 club was judged the outstanding group. First prize winner for costume in the parade were Irene McCloum H. D. McBride, Wayne Flock, Belle Goodman, Vera Flock, Lorraine Humphrey and Beverly Ann Fell. Second prize winners were Virginia Ruiz, David Alsip, Beverly Emerick and Harry Riley, jr. Ribbons may be obtained by those persons at the Chamber of Commerce office. Breakfast is Success The day’s program started with the open-air breakfast at c park, with meals being served to 504 persons, according to Chadman Herb Eldred. A varied program of entertainment furnished by Fanchon and Marco and hometown talent combined with numerous outstanding costumes making the event a success. Prizes for most beautiful women’s costume were awarded to M E. E. Fern, first, and Mrs. Warren Schutz, second. C. B. Frank was first place for most beautiful men’s costume, with Floyd Redm second. Employees of the S. H. Kr company store won the award most comical costume for women.The girls were dressed identical as negro pickannies, while L. Moon, manager, and tow men e Grand Jury for County Selected Judge G. K. Scovel Monday completed selection of the 1939 grand jury for Orange county and L. D. Coffing of Santa Ana was named foreman. The new inquisitorial body, which will make headquarters on the juryroom of Judge Ecovel's court, selected Clyde Ashen of Santa Ana as its secretary. Anaheim is represented on the jury by Helen McCain and Bryan Bostick. Other jury members are Jean H. Metzgar, Myrtle M. Sexton, Jean Pantlinger, Nick V. D. Brock, Fred H. Vaiser, J. P. Murphy and Joseph A. Callens, all of Santa Ana; Fred M. West, Fullerton; Keller Watson, sr., and J. J. Hutchins, Orange; Frank Huffman, Tustin; Arthur Wilson, Huntington Beach; W. E. Paulus, Olive; Albert N. Peck, San Juan Capistrano, and Roy Peacock, Laguna Beach. Yorba Linda Plans High Jinks Program Representative of every organization in the community will take part in the annual high jinks event to be staged tomorrow night at the Yorba Linda Women's clubhouse. Sixteen stunts, acts and skits have been programmed, to start at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Bert Shaw is general chairman of the event, with Miss Marsha Vernon and Mrs. Albert Walker in charge of program arrangements. Acquire More Land Title to lands must be purchased up to the 520-foot elevation and floodage easements must be acquired from that elevation to 556 feet, even with the top dam, said Smith. The federal government will acquire the Brea and Fullerton reservoir lands within this fiscal year, said Lt. Col. Kelton, and will acquire lands for other dams and basins in the program as congress appropriates necessary funds, he said. Seniors Work on Class Production "And Let Who Will Be Clever," a three-act comedy by Alden Nash, has been selected for the class play to be presented by the senior class of Anaheim union high school on the evening of Friday, November 17. The cast of 15 characters is in rehearsal now, under the direction of Miss Helen Grant. Taking part in the production are Jessie Thatcher, Barbara Kahl, Laurine Anthony, Gertrude Hunt, Duncan Wimpress, Herbert Heinze, Bill Helling, Connie Smith, Bob Barnes, Gordon MacKay, Helen Hargrove, Muriel Barnes, Gene Newton, Glen Lehmer and Rosella Hardin. Assisting Miss Grant on the production staff are Miss Edith Weber, settings and make-up; Nancy Webb, student director; Marjorie Fellbaum and Eric Baxter, sound effects; Betty Hawkins, property manager; Marilyn Hargrove, tickets; Paul Calloway, Hazel Grant and Betty Potvin, publicity. Prizes for most beautiful women en's costume were awarded to Mr. E. E. Fern, first, and Mrs. Warren Schutz, second. C. B. Frank was first place for most beautiful men's costume, with Floyd Redmire second. Employees of the S. H. Krueger company store won the award for most comical costume for women. The girls were dressed identical as negro pickannies, while L. E. Moon, manager, and tow men employees wore negro costumes. Fanny Baumberger, masquerading as Italian organ grinder, won the prize for the most comical men's costume, with Orvine Strickland and Bud Paschall, as team, taking second place. The represented cave men. Varied Program H. E. W.-Barnes, as master (Continued on Page 6) 3 Face Court in Illegal Vote Case Three Westminster residents arrested late last week on charges of illegal registration, were held to answer in superior court following preliminary examination conducted Monday in Santa Ana justice court. Information will be filed against the trio tomorrow and they were released on their own recognizance until then. Those taken into custody were Archie Garrett, 25, and his parents Francis and Emma Garrett 61. The state charges them have not lived in Orange county long enough to qualify as voters. The parents waived preliminary examination after the son had been bound over to superior county by Justice Howard Cameron. ZETTE MAR 2, 1939 NUMBER 2 Owe’en Fete Declared Best in History of Event of 60,000 People See de Tuesday Night in Business District largest crowd in the history annual Anaheim Hallowe’en witnessed that climaxing to a full day of entertaintion Tuesday, officials of the nts association said yesIt was estimated that some persons thronged Center and Broadway to witness many persons who have seen ade over a period of years is the best ever staged here. un de Kamp’s bakery went seepstakes trophy for the beautiful float. Second place classification was won by Anaheim College of Beauty, third place going to the Kitchen cafe. The Knights hias and Pythian Sisters wanted a special award." first prize trophy for theme was won by the Kiwanis Anaheim. Baton School Wins the decorated cars classificae Sybil Brown Baton school and the first prize trophy. The prize ribbon was won by art and Pace grocery and Anaheim Resident Succumbs to Crash Injuries Royce Howell, 25, of 403½ S. Philadelphia street, became Orange county 53rd traffic fatality of the year early’ yesterday morning when he succumbed in Orange county hospital to injuries suffered the night before. Howell was fatally injured, according to Orange police reports, when the car he was driving failed to make a curve on Highway 101-in front of the hospital and crashed into a power company pole. Mrs. Lenora White Lowrie, 22, of Orange, riding with Howell, suffered serious injuries and is in the county hospital. Heavy fog was believed partially responsible for the fatal crash. Methodist Church Completes Event Golden Jubilee Banquet Held Last Friday Evening as Social Highlight More than 250 members and friends of the Methodist White Temple church attending the Golden Jubilee banquet held at the church last Friday evening, during which the congregation Special Election Next Tuesday to Have Heavy Vote Eight Precincts Established in Anaheim; Ballot Has Five Propositions Anaheim residents will flock to the polls next Tuesday to cast their ballots, together with other Californians, on five propositions appearing upon a special ballot. Anaheim's 24 general election precincts have been consolidated to eight special state election precincts, while the two precincts in both East Anaheim and West Anaheim have been consolidated into one for each district. Principal interest in the special election will center on Proposition No. 1, the so-called Ham and Eggs measure. Interest is so high in this measure that it has been predicted that a possible record-breaking vote will be cast. In view of this fact, it is being urged that voters visit the polls during the morning hours whenever possible to releive the heavy congestion after lunch. Polls will be open from six o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock at night. The other four propositions appear on the ballots are the chiropractors’ initiative, No. 2; personal property broker, referen- Completes Event Golden Jubilee Banquet Held Last Friday Evening as Social Highlight More than 250 members and friends of the Methodist White Temple church attending the Golden Jubilee banquet held at the church last Friday evening, during which the congregation celebrated 50 years of service to the community. Speakers during the evening's program were two former pastors of the church, Dr. Ray C. Harker and Dr. Ralph W. Lee. Mrs. Kate McCullah was chairman of the event. Special tribute was paid to some of the older members of the church. The only surviving charter member, Mrs. G. H. Bailey of Phoenix, Ariz., was unable to be present, but her daughter, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, and the latter's two sons, Ted Kuchel and Thomas Kuchel, were introduced. Other honored guests were Mrs. Eva Boyd, daughter of the late Sheldon Littlefield who aided in financing the first Methodist church here; Miss Bella Walker, a White Temple leader for many years; J. M. Gunnett, for 67 years a Methodist; P. H. Krich and Mrs. M. Chambers, active in the church for many years; Mrs. William Wellman, Mrs. F. Edmiston and Mrs. J. L. Beebe, three outstanding teachers of the Philathea class, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mariner, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Starr and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Eger, all of whom celebrated during the year their golden wedding anniversaries. One of the program features was the singing of Gounod's "Praise Ye the Father" by persons who had sung in the choir during years past. The group included many persons now residing in other communities. Other musical entertainment included vocal solos by Edwin Dunning of Los Angeles, former choir director; Miss Betty Fackiner of Anaheim, radio artist, and Mrs. Paul Demaree of San Juan Capistrano, former member of the choir. Dunning was accompanied by Mrs. Dunning, Miss Katherine McCullah accompanied Miss Fackiner, and Mrs. Marion Shafer accompanied Mrs. Demaree. Dinner guests were received by Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor, and Mrs. Swenerton, Rev. and Mrs. C. H. M. Sutherland, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gauer, Miss Laura Gene Frantz, Mrs. Harry Jaume. this measure that it has been predicted that a possible record-breaking vote will be cast. In view of this fact, it is being urged that voters visit the polls during the morning hours whenever possible to releive the heavy congestion after lunch. Polls will be open from six o'clock in the morning until 7 o'clock at night. The other four propositions appearing on the ballots are the chiropractors' initiative, No. 2; personal property broker, referendum of legislative act, No. 3 and No. 4; and the oil and gas control, referendum of legislative act. Special election precinct No. 80 Comprising Anaheim precincts 1, 5 and 6, has as its polling place J. W. Roddefer's garage at 307 W. North street. George A. Koontz is inspector, the judges are Grace A. Lee and Alice Book, and the clerks are Nan M. Lucas, Fred H. Garrison and Minnie Dutzi. Anaheim precincts 2, 3 and 4 have combined into precinct No. 81 and will vote at L. A.Fisher's garage at 709 N. Philadelphia street. Officials are L.A.Fisher, inspector; Frederick S.Morley and Joseph Tyreman, judges; George E.Trout, Victoria R.Gregor and Mabel H.Vincent, clerks. Precincts 7, 8 and 9 are combined in precinct No. 82 and will vote at J.W.Price's Garage at 615 W.Cypress street. Officials are Charles W.Hedges, inspector; Grace A.Tremer, Ernest G.Zitzmann, judges; Cora F.Bauer, Elizabeth A.Hatfield and S.B.Harker, clerks. Precincts 10, 11 and 13 have been combined in No. 83 and will vote at the city hall. Officials are Vic W.LaMont, inspector; Etta Countess and Jim J.Lash, judges; Eula Dyer,Hannah L.Horwitz and John Kellenberger,jr.,clerkss. Precincts 12, 14 and 15 have been combined into precinct No. 84 and will vote at H.S.Jayne's garage at 125 N.Olive street. Officials will be Maude Backs, inspector; Vera B.Baum and George Weatherly.judges.Johanna Becker,Susie Jayne and Netta A.Anderson.clerks. Precincts No. 16, 17 and 18 have been combined into No. 85 and will vote at the-Broadway school.Officials will be Ernest Wheaton, inspector; Alice M.McCann,and Florence F.Cranston,judges; Minnie Palmer,Cora I.Dugdale and Clara M.Quarton.clerks. Precincts No. 19, 20 and 21 have been combined into precinct No.(Continued on Page 6) Planting Retains Hope for Reward J. A. Planting still hopes to obtain the $1900 "gift" from a radio program in spite of the fact that it was announced over the radio that the telephone call from New York to the Planting residence had not been completed. Planting said he answered the telephone, could hear music from the broadcasting studio and hear the master of ceremonies' voice but failed to make connections with the person on the New York end of the line. As a result, telephone company officials are forwarding to New York records of the call in the hopes that the Anaheim man and his wife will yet receive the "gift." Charles Snyder is Injured in Mishap Charles Snyder, 24, of 420 N. Olive street, was injured at midnight Saturday night when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a barricade on Manchester boulevard near Orangethorpe road. He was treated at Orange county hospital.