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SOCIETY Ralstons Entertain At New Residence An informal housewarming marked the regular meeting of a supper-bridge club Sunday evening at the Chester Ralston's new home on South Indiana street. Several couples were present in addition to the regular members of the club. First prizes in bridge were won by Mrs. Niels Boege for the women and Virgil Harman for the men. The guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Harman, Dr. and Mrs. Boege, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Cortez Hoskins, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Fayette Birtcher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rundstrom and Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Elliott. Kaulbars Entertain Friday Evening Dinner and bridge provided the entertainment for a group of friends of Mr. and Mrs. J Ben Kaulbars when they entertained at their home on North Pine street Friday evening. High scores in the bridge games were made by Mrs. Howard Tews and Harry I Horn. Those present beside the host and hostess were Dr. and Mrs. John Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Harry I. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Mr. and Mrs. John Poyet, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Easton, Mr. and Mrs. Willibrone Dr. and Mrs. Herron Home Scene Of Afternoon Party Mrs. L. C. Herron, Mrs. J. W. Newton and Mrs. C. O. Lewis were co-hostesses for an afternoon party last Friday at the Herron home which was one of a series given by and for members of the Anaheim Ebell club. Although Mrs. Lewis assisted in planning the event she was unable to attend because of illness. During a program which followed the playing of several games, Miss Jean Louise Sutherland presented a group of readings and Virgil Watkins and Jack Randall, accordionists, offered several solos and a duet. Mrs. W. M. Kelsey presided during the tea hour which followed. Guests present were Mrs. James Sutherland, Mrs. C. A. Sisson, Mrs. W. M. Kelsey, Mrs. Arthur Roquet, Mrs. Aksel Oas, Miss Elizabeth Calnon, Mrs. Anna Camp, Mrs. Harold Smith, Mrs. E. R. Deering, Mrs. Glen Merrill, Mrs. H. W. Austin, Mrs. Roy Helsing, Mrs. E. H. Kersten, Mrs. T. W. Stuard, Mrs. C. H. Atwell, Mrs. E. L. Mansfield, Mrs. R. S. Harvey, Mrs. Charles Schutz, Miss Frances Backs, Mrs. Arthur Nareth, Mrs. Arthur Porter, Mrs. Earl Mathison, Mrs. H. G. Carlin, Mrs. Robert Guild and Mrs. J Ben Kaulbars. Date of Wedding Revealed at Tea NEWSY NOTES Mrs. Robert Easton returned Saturday from a short visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs W.W.Wheeler, at Carmel Whille there Mrs.Easton witnessed some of the war maneuvers, which she reported as being very interesting. Miss Margaret Winney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.A.L.Winney and student at Mt St.Mary's college in Los Angeles, had a role in the college play,"Royalty Chooses," presented this week. Frank D.Carr of Des Monies Iowa is visiting at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Bonney.H expects to remain in Anaheim about a month.Mr.Carr flew to California and plans to make the homeward trip in the same manner. Santa Ana Girl Bride of E.L.Ford Mr. and Mrs.Jackson S.Buxton of Santa Ana last Saturday formally announced the marriage of their daughter,Miss Kathryn E.Buxton,to E.L.Ford of Anaheim.The marriage took place on Yuma on January 20,with Rev Joseph Brown,pastor of the First Christian church of Yuma,officatingThere were no attendant.The new Mr.Mrs.Ford returned to Anaheim where the deferred announcement of the wedding until they were ready to receive friends in their new home at 506 S.Ohiio street,Anaheim. Mr.Ford is plant superintendent of the Industrial Fuel Supply company here.The new Mr.Ford is a graduate of Santa Ana high school and has been employ- Psychic at Grand Sigma Shahni (above), Cherokee Indian girl who baffles psychologists with her powers of recreating the past and foretelling the future, is scheduled for personal appearances all next week at the Grand theater, starting Sunday evening. She calls patrons by name, tells them the dates of their birth, recounts the past and predicts the future occurrences in their lives. Grand Theater 304 E. Center, Anaheim Daily 8:45 P.M. Phone 2795 Sat.-Sun.-Holidays from 1 p.m. ANY SEAT 10¢ ANY TIME Fri.- Sat. Feb. 2-3 Friday, 10 Bags Groceries Free A thrilling Racehorse Picture "THE ADVENTURESS" Date of Wedding Revealed at Tea March 1 has been set as the date of the wedding of Miss Frances Barber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Barber of Fullerton, to Edward S. Stanley, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Stanley of Anaheim, it was revealed during a formal tea Sunday afternoon at the Ebell clubhouse. The ceremony will be performed at 8:30 o'clock in the evening. Guests at the tea were received by the bride-elect, her mother, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. John Koeneman of Barstow, sister of the bride-groom elect, and Miss Helen M. Barber of Huntington Park, aunt of Miss Barber. Tea was served from a table upon which was spread an ecru lace cloth which had been made especially for the occasion by Miss Barber's grandmother, Mrs. W. A. Pryor of Birmingham, Ala. Miss Betty Taggart, Miss Pauline Potts, Mrs. H. E. Hobbie and Mrs. H. A. Tilzey presided over the tea urns, while Mrs. Merle West of Anaheim, Mrs. Joseph Del Giorgio of Buena Park and Miss Taggart assisted in serving. Military Ball Tickets on Sale A county-wide ticket sale for the annual Orange county military ball, sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans, got under way this week. The ball is being held in the Pavillion Huntington this year, on February 21. Proceeds from the colorful event, which is a formal military dress ball, go toward rehabilitation and care of World War veterans and their families. The ball includes several unique ritual events, presentation of colors and other colorful demonstrations. Mrs. A. G. Flagg of Santa Ana is acting as head of the citizens' committee on arrangements for the event. Local chairmen are being named to carry on ticket sales in all cities of the county. The ball is rated as one of the outstanding social events of the winter season in the county. Joseph Brown, pastor of the First Christian church of Yuma, office rating. There were no attendant. The new Mr. and Mrs. Ford returned to Anaheim where they deferred announcement of the wedding until they were ready to receive friends in their new home at 506 S. Ohio street, Anaheim. Mr. Ford is plant superintendent of the Industrial Fuel Supply company here. The new Mr. Ford is a graduate of Santa Anita high school and has been employed at the Tustin First National bank since graduating from school. Mrs. Davidson is Hostess at Party Hostessing one of the Ebell club friendly teas, Mrs. Paul Davids entertained at her home yesterday afternoon with a dessert bridge party. High score for contract bridge was won by Mrs. H. Peterson. Other guests of Mrs. Davids were Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Mrs. Han Horn, Mrs. Howard Tews, Ms Edwin Wallace, Mrs. F. R. Alden Mrs. Ralph Focht and Mrs. Arthur Elliott. Mrs. T. W. Stuard Hostess Yesterday Mrs. Truman W. Stuard w hostess yesterday morning at Home, 558 S. West street, at breakfast which was one of the series of Ebell club parties. Breakfast was served on colorful pottery dishes in the beautifully decorated dining room, after which guests spent the morning in conversation. Those enjoying the affair were Mrs. Harry Horn, Mrs. Char Atwell, Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Mrs. C. Herron, Mrs. John Wood, M W.Pall.H Mrs.Melvin Hilge feld and Mrs.Mary Jane Anderson. Izaak Walton Dance Saturday The Anaheim chapter of Izaak Walton league of America will hold its annual dance m Saturday evening at the Concord clubhouse, beginning at 9 o'clock it was announced by Charles Sellers, chairman of the committee on arrangements. Mr. Sellers declared today that expects all members of the charter and their friends to be present for the occasion. Music for dance will be provided by Wilford and his "Southern Gen." GRAND THEATER 304 E. Center, Anaheim Daily 8:45 P.M. Phone 2795 Sat.-Sun.-Holidays from 1 p.m. ANY SEAT 10¢ ANY TIME Fri.- Sat. Feb. 2-3 Friday, 10 Bags Groceries Free A thrilling Racehorse Picture "THE ADVENTURES" Also Gene Austin in "SONGS AND SADDLES" Charley Chase Comedy Spiders Web Serial Sun.- Mon. Feb. 4 - 5 Indian Mental Marvel SIGNA SHAHNI Presenting the most awe-inspiring demonstration of Psychic Power the world has ever known—Bring her your problems. She will answer your questions Free. From our stage. "HOMICIDE BUREAU" also "PACIFIC LINER" Mickey Mouse Cartoon Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., Feb. 6-7-8 "PECKS BAD BOY" also "SPECIAL INSPECTOR" Edgar Kennedy Comedy Chap. 1—New Serial "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok." FREE 10 Bags Groceries FREE Wednesday Nite Come early—also Marshmallow contest on the stage. SIGNA SHAHNI Indian Mental Marvel on stage Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. Answers your very private and intimate questions — FREE. Colgate's new athletic field embodies six gridirons, three baseball diamonds, a running track and soccer and lacrosse fields. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE ANNUAL DANCE Saturday, February 3, 1940 Concordia Club Public Invited 9:00 P.M. TIME TO PLANT ROSES Lee’s Annual ROSE BUSH SALE Many Choice Varities and Colors as low as 20¢ Each FERTILIZER per sack 25¢ LEE TRADING CO. 718 South Los Angeles Street Anaheim NEWSY NOTES Robert Easton returned from a short visit with wife and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, at Carmel. While Mrs. Easton witnessed some war maneuvers, which she was being very interesting. Margaret Winney, daughter of Mrs. A. L. Winney, lent at Mt. St. Mary's col-Los Angeles, had a role in college play, "Royalty" presented this week. D. Carr of Des Monies, visiting at the home of min-law and daughter, Mr. Mrs. Wilbert Bonney. He to remain in Anaheim month. Mr. Carr flew to India and plans to make the trip in the same man- Ana Ana Girl of E. L. Ford and Mrs. Jackson S. Bux-Santa Ana last Saturday they announced the marriage of daughter, Miss Kathryn Jon, to E. L. Ford of Ana-the marriage took place on January 20, with Rev. Brown, pastor of the First church of Yüma, officiating. There were no attendants. New Mr. and Mrs. Ford re- to Anaheim where they announced the day until they were ready to friends in their new home S. Ohio street, Anaheim. Ford is plant superintendent the Industrial Fuel Supply here. The new Mrs. a graduate of Santa Ana school and has been employ- Mrs. C. A. Pearson Is Luncheon Hostess Mrs. Charles Pearson entertained a group of her friends at a charming luncheon party at the University club in Los Angeles last Thursday noon. Feature of the program after the luncheon was the reading by Mrs. Robert Horn of Santa Ana of Maxwell Anderson's "Star Wagon." Guests of Mrs. Pearson were Mrs. Gilbert Kuenzli, Mrs. Richard Glover, Mrs. Richard Ryan, Mrs. Cortez Haskins, Mrs. A. B. Polley, Mrs. Raymond Todd, Mrs. Robert Harvey, Mrs. Virgil Harman, Mrs. J. H. N. Ellis, Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. George W. Sloop, Jr., Mrs. Robert Baker, Mrs. Earl Curtis, Mrs. Lloyd Ross, Mrs. David Collins, Mrs. Harold Rhoades, Mrs. Walter Taylor, Mrs. Arval Morris, Mrs. Harry Pearson, Mrs. John Wilson, Dr. Betty Felmer, Mrs. Norvald Ulstad, Mrs. Royal Marten, and Mrs. Marion Fort. Coming Marriage Revealed at Dinner An informal dinner for members of the unrelated Arthur G. Porter and Rufus Porter families last Friday evening at the home of the latter on West Orange-thorpe road had as its feature the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Corinne Porter to Mylet Porter. The bride-elect is the daughter of the Rufus Porters and Mr. Porter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Porter of North Zeyn street, Anaheim. The ceremony will be performed on April 10, it was revealed. Mrs. Rufus Porter had attractively decorated her home with flowers suitable to the occasion. SILK HOSE Full Fashioned, in service and chiffon weight. Irregulars of better quality hose in good, stylish colors. Dollar Day— 2 pair $1.19 Co-operates In A DOLLA ONE DAY ONLY Wonder PRINTS 36 inch fast color prints, fast colors, beautiful patterns. Special Dollar price— 8 yards $1.00 LACE CLOTHS Scranton lace-dinner cloths in the popular 52x70 size. A special purchase for this event $1.00 81x108 SHEETS These are the famous Cannon and Druid brands, sturdy quality neatly hemmed. Note the very low Dollar Day price— each 88c Brown, pastor of the First church of Yuma, officiated there were no attendants. New Mr. and Mrs. Ford re-entro to Anaheim where they had announcement of the day until they were ready to friends in their new home S. Ohio street, Anaheim. Ford is plant superintendent of the Industrial Fuel Supply office here. The new Mrs. is a graduate of Santa Ana school and has been employing the Tustin First National dance graduating from school. Davidson is press at Party pressing one of the Ebell club's tea teas, Mrs. Paul Davidson joined at her home yesterday on with a dessert bridge High score for contract was won by Mrs. H. M. On guests of Mrs. Davidson Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Mrs. Harry Mrs. Howard Tews, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. F. R. Alden, Ralph Focht and Mrs. Arthur T. W. Stuard Press Yesterday Truman W. Stuard was yesterday morning at her 558 S. West street, at a past which was one of the of Ebell club parties. Breakfast served on colorful pottery in the beautifully decorated room, after which the guest enjoyed the affair were Harry Horn, Mrs. Charles Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Mrs. L. Arron, Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Melvin Hilgen and Mrs. Mary Jane Ander- Ak Walton Face Saturday Anaheim chapter of the Walton league of America hold its annual dance next day evening at the Concordia house, beginning at 9 o'clock, announced by Charles W., chairman of the commit-arrangements. Sellers declared today he is all members of the chapel their friends to be present the occasion. Music for the will be provided by Will and his "Southern Gentle- MORE ABOUT Presbyterians (Continued from Page 1) George will preach on the theme, "The Best is Yet to Be" at both morning services. At 10:30 o'clock the same morning another group of new members will be received by the elders of the church. These new members will symbolize the growth of the church through the 70 years during which time more than 2000 persons have been enrolled in the church, 375 in the past year and a half, Rev. George said. The present membership of the church is 700. During the evening service on February 11 the young people under the leadership of Bill Ross, president, will be in charge. Several of them will speak on the theme, "The Kind of a Church I Should Like to See." Ditch Day is Held By School Seniors Senior class members of Anaheim union high school Monday participated in the annual Ditch Day. Many of them went to the mountains to enjoy the snow sports, while others spent the time in Los Angeles. They returned to classes Tuesday. The Ditch Day is an annual affair, held sometime in January Scranton lace dinner cloths in the popular 52x70 size. A special purchase for this event $1.00 81x108 SHEETS These are the famous Cannon and Druid brands, sturdy quality neatly hemmed. Note the very low Dollar Day price—each $88c Pillow Caces ... 19c BATH TOWELS Large size and thirsty quality. Choice of solid colors or striped borders—Dollar Day—4 for $1.00 Beacon BLANKETS 72x84 Beacon Fancy Blankets, half-wool in beautiful colors and patterns. Dollar Day Special—$3.29 Chenille BEDSPREADS Full bed size chenille spreads, closely tufted, heavy quality, in lovely colors—values to $4.95—Dollar Day price—$3.88 CHAIR PADS Covered with brightly patterned chintz. Special Dollar Day—Set of 4 for $1.00 Centenarian Dies Tuesday Morning J. M. Talcott, 100, Santa Ana's last member of the Grand Army of the Republic, died Tuesday morning in his home, 1910 N.Main street. Talcott retired from the lumber business 30 years ago after an active political life in South Dakota. Since coming to Santa Ana he had been active in G.A.R. social and BOY SCOUTS ON MARK THIRF The 204 scouts and cubs adult leaders of Anaheim wwthe nation's 1,350,000 cubs Scouts and their leaders in brating the 30th anniversarythe incorporation of the Scouts of America in a observance beginning Thu February 8. Boy Scout week is the me Anaheim chapter of the Walton league of America hold its annual dance next day evening at the Concordia house, beginning at 9 o'clock, announced by Charles W. Sellers, chairman of the committees arrangements. Sellers declared today he is all members of the chapel and their friends to be present the occasion. Music for the will be provided by Will Brad and his "Southern Gentleman Orange county orchestra." The Ditch Day is an annual affair, held sometime in January or February. On this day the seniors are privileged to go anywhere they wish, as if it were a holiday. NORTH DAKOTA PICNIC North Dakota association of southern California will hold its winter picnic reunion next Saturday at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles. Following the noon luncheon a program will be presented featuring talks by Mark F. Jones and John A. Jorgenson. World Travel Bureau New Location and Management MELVIN V. KALTENBACH, Manager Twelve years experience in Baltimore, New York, and Los Angeles with Thos. Cook & Son Greyhound & Union Pacific Bus Lines All Passenger Air Lines Catalina Island Tickets All Resort Reservations Representatives of All Regular Steamship Lines Independent and Conducted Tours To All Parts of World All Phases of Travel Service PHONE 6222 618 North Main Street - SANTA ANA Tuesday Morning J. M. Talcott, 100, Santa Ana's last member of the Grand Army of the Republic, died Tuesday morning in his home, 1910 N. Main street. Talcott retired from the lumber business 30 years ago after an active political life in South Dakota. Since coming to Santa Ana he had been active in G. A. R. social and business life of the city. At the outbreak of the Civil War, then 22 years of age, he joined the 34th New York Volunteers. He was wounded at the battle of Cold Harbor in Virginia. He leaves a son, James Earl Talcott, Anaheim, and four daughters, Mrs. P. G. Beisel, Mrs. Porter C. Edmonds, Mrs. James West and Mrs. O. S. Witt, all of Santa Ana 11 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Pet Milk Company Marks Anniversary Next Month, on February 15, the Pet Milk company celebrates its 55th anniversary. So rapidly has the industry founded by the Pet company grown that today 23 per cent of all cans of food consumed in the United States is evaporated milk. To Louis Latzer, a young farmer near St. Louis, goes the credit for the success of the Pet Milk company. It was his work which kept the concern from failure less than a year after it was founded. Today, Pet Milk company is headed by that man's son, John A. Latzer. Life is to be fortified by many friendships. To love, and to be loved, is the greatest happiness of existence.—Sydney Smith. MARK THIRD The 204 scouts and cubs are adult leaders of Anaheim with the nation's 1,350,000 cub Scouts and their leaders in brating the 30th anniversary; the incorporation of the Scouts of America in an observance beginning Thursday February 8. Boy Scout week is the most important on the Boy Scout camp and nine million present former scouts and leader join in the celebration while year has as its theme "Scout The American Way". Scout day, February 11, all scouts church or Sunday school service uniform and strive to practice 12th Scout Law "A Scot Reverent." The high point of the observance will be a national broadcast from the White Thursday evening, February which President Roosevelt honorary president of the ment and himself an active leader, will talk to his scouts and scouters" as well millions of friends of scouts. Speaking also during the dential broadcast will be W. Head of St. Louis, presiding over the Boy Scouts of America will speak from Detroit, who will be attending a dinner for leaders. Head will speak and then introduce the part of the United States and point the broadcast will be led to the nation's capital. A feature of the White broadcast will be the dedication by the nation's scout oath which is the ing principle of scouting. At the conclusion of his President Roosevelt will scouts, listening in every nation as well as in a A. E. SCHUMACHER O. H. RENNER The S2R store WOMEN'S SHOES 300 pair style shoes, sport ox-fords, straps and pumps. Outstanding Dollar Day value—pair— $1.95 States In Anaheim's City-Wide DOLLAR DAY ONLY — SATURDAY FEB. 3 BE HERE SATURDAY AT 9:00 A.M. for the greatest bargain event of the season. Your dollar buys more at these outstandingly low prices. Every item means a grand Saving for you. See our window tonight or Friday and see the wonderful Savings. JERGENS SOAP or toilet and bath. 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A new shipment—Special buy for Dollar Day—Set— 89c Ruffled PRISCILLA CURTAINS New lot in lovely pastel colors, 2½ yards long. Special for Dollar Day— pair 79c UNION SUITS Men's winter weight union suits, sizes 36 to 46. Special Dollar Day— $1.00 MEN'S ROBES Men's outing flannel robes, nice patterns, values to $2.25— Special Dollar Day— $1.00 SPORT SHIRTS Men's long sleeve sport shirts, regular $1.65 to $1.95. Dollar Day special— $1.00 Ladies' ROBES One group of flannel and chenille robes, assorted sizes and colors—Dollar Day— $2.00 and $3.00 Ladies' Outing Gowns and Pajamas. Special for Dollar Day—Selling— $1.00 Girls' Print School Dresses, sizes 3 to 14—Special Dollar Day— $1.00 Infants Hand Embroidered dresses, dainty styles, special on Dollar Day—each $1.00 Ladies Step-ins and pantie girdles—Dollar Day Special— $1.00 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WILL MARK THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY The 204 scouts and cubs and 47 adult leaders of Anaheim will join the nation's 1,350,000 cubs, Boy Scouts and their leaders in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America in a week's servance beginning Thursday, February 8. Boy Scout week is the most im-possessions, to take the scout oath or promise led by Dr. James E. West, chief scout executive, who will "cut into" the broadcast from Miami, Florida. Scouts will wear their uniforms and have special roles and demonstrations in public and private school assemblies. Fraternal and civic clubs will have Boy Scouts Local planning by local people is the purpose of the fourth annual Agricultural Economic conference to be held at Santa Ana next Thursday. Arranged by the Agricultural Extension service, the conference will embrace participants from all farm groups in the county, including marketing associations, water boards, farm credit groups, farm bureau, MARK THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY The 204 scouts and cubs and 47 adult leaders of Anaheim will join the nation's 1,350,000 cubs, Boy Scouts and their leaders in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America in a week's reservation beginning Thursday, February 8. Boy Scout week is the most important on the Boy Scout calendar and nine million present and former scouts and leaders will join in the celebration which this year has as its theme "Scouting—the American Way". Scout Sunday, February 11, all scouts attend church or Sunday school service in uniform and strive to practice the sixth Scout Law "A Scout is neverent." The high point of the week's reservation will be a nation-wide broadcast from the White House, Thursday evening, February 8, in which President Roosevelt, as honorary president of the movement and himself an active scout leader, will talk to his "fellow scouts and scouters" as well as millions of friends of scouting. Speaking also during the presidential broadcast will be Walter S. Head of St. Louis, president of the Boy Scouts of America, who will speak from Detroit, where he will be attending a dinner of scout leaders. Head will speak briefly and then introduce the president of the United States and at that point the broadcast will be switched to the nation's capital. A feature of the White House broadcast will be the annual reedication by the nation's scouts to the scout oath which is the guiding principle of scouting. At the conclusion of his address President Roosevelt will ask the scouts, listening in every part of the nation as well as in all of its possessions, to take the scout oath or promise led by Dr. James E. West, chief scout executive, who will "cut into" the broadcast from Miami, Florida. Scouts will wear their uniforms and have special roles and demonstrations in public and private school assemblies. Fraternal and civic clubs will have Boy Scouts as their guest speakers who will give first-hand accounts of what scouting means to them. Hundreds of troops and cub packs will have special "parents' night" meetings in which the parents will be participants in some of the activities. Other troops will have their meeting during Boy Scout week set aside for troop reunions with former members returning to renew acquaintances and for an evening of fellowship and fun. The outdoor activities will also have their part in the celebration where weather conditions permit. There will be camping trips, hikes and outdoor rallies, and there will be inter-troop winter sports carnivals where snow and ice conditions allow. In those states where Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, is observas a school holiday, scouts will make patriotic pilgramages to shrines of the "Great Emancipator." Troops will also engage in special "Good Turns" during the week to show their appreciation to their sponsoring institutions. They will also participate in Boy Scout merit badge shows, courts of honor, scout circuses and other similar indoor activities. Local units expecting to participate in this anniversary celebration are Troop No. 71 under the leadership of Scoutmaster R. S. Harvey; Troop No. 72 led by Scoutmaster J. E. McKim; Troop Local planning by local people is the purpose of the fourth annual Agricultural Economic conference to be held at Santa Ana next Thursday. Arranged by the Agricultural Extension service, the conference will embrace participants from all farm groups in the county, including marketing associations, water boards, farm credit groups, farm bureau, Grange, forestry conservation, flood control and others making up a true cross-section of agriculture in Orange county. Deliberations of the conference will be facilitated through four committees: water resources and flood control; marketing, outlook and farm credits; farm management and land use. The committees will be assisted in their study of local problems by surveys, charts and other data gathered by the various farm groups represented. Preliminary plans for the new land use survey of Orange county will be disclosed to the conference and local farmer committees throughout the county will be named to assist in classifying the various soil areas according to their economic use. No. 73 under the scoutmastership of Ferdinand Patin; Troop No. 75 led by Scoutmaster Gus F. Lenain; Sea Scout Ship No. 77 led by Skipper Father James Nevin; Cub Pack 172 under the leadership of Cubmaster John McKim; Cub Pack No. 173 under the leadership of Cubmaster U. F. Bauer; and Cub Pack No. 175 with B. F. Mattox as cubmaster. The city of Los Angeles has an average of one automobile to every 2.2 persons, as compared with the national average of one car to every 5.5 persons.