anaheim-gazette 1940-02-08

World News Paragraphs RUMANIA THROWS BALKAN CONCLAVE INTO UPROAR BELGRADE, Jugoslavia — Rumania's threat that it might seek some agreement with Germany and possibly Soviet Russia unless she obtains guarantees of her frontier with Hungary created concern at the meeting of the Balkan Entente here Friday. Official secrecy surrounded developments of the conference. CREW AND OFFICERS OF SQUALUS ABSOLVED WASHINGTON—Although Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison said that the sinking of the submarine Squalus might have been averted by the closing of four hand-operated "hull stop valves," the naval court of inquiry absolved the officers and crew of "serious blame," it was announced Friday. Mechanical failure was blamed. SENATE REFUSES "LITTLE HATCH BILL" SACRAMENTO—By a vote of 23 to 13, the state senate Saturday voted to table an amendment to the republican relief program which would have attached a "Little Hatch Bill" to bar politics in relief. Senator Robert Kenny of Los Angeles proposed the amendment. RUSSIAN ATTACK ON VIIPURI FAILS Death Cuts Link Between Present and Early Years Mrs. Elmina Lorenz Dorr is summoned on Thursday; Came Here in 1859 One of the very few remaining close links between the present and the pioneer days of Anaheim was severed last Thursday when death came to Elmina Lorenz Dorr, who came to Anaheim with her parents in 1859 and who called Anaheim home continuously since that time with the exception of one short span of a few years. Funeral services for Mrs. Dorr were conducted from the chapell of Backs-Terry & Campbell Monday afternoon with Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was made in Anaheim cemetery. Came Here in 1859 Although not a member of the original Los Angeles Vineyard society, Carl Lorenz, father of Mrs. Dorr, came to Anaheim with his family from South America where they had lived for a few years after leaving Berlin, Germany, where Mrs. Dorr was born Meeting Friday To Learn Interest In Pageant Plan Representatives of all civic organizations and other interested persons have been invited to attend a meeting tomorrow evening in the council chambers of the city hall for a discussion of the possibility and staging a pageant depicting the history of Anaheim. The meeting will start at 7:30 o'clock. The original idea for the pageant, which will use local talent only, came from the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church who has had considerable experience in such activities. The meeting tomorrow is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of ascertaining what interest the community has in the proposal. Hit-Run Suspect Is Arrested Here Orange Resident Posts Bond Pending his Appearance In Court Tuesday Felony hit-and-run charges were filed against George M. Adams, 24 SENATE REFUSES "LITTLE HATCH BILL" SACRAMENTO—By a vote of 23 to 13, the state senate Saturday voted to table an amendment to the republican relief program which would have attached a "Little Hatch Bill" to bar politics in relief. Senator Robert Kenny of Los Angeles proposed the amendment. RUSSIAN ATTACK ON VIIPURI FAILS COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Failure of Russian troops in their attempt to break through the Mannerheim line to reach Viipuri was announced here Saturday. NIPPON WAR LORD BLASTS PEACE HOPE TOKYO — Speaking in parliament Saturday, War Minister Gen. Shunruko Harta sternly refused to end the war with China on any terms short of complete Japanese victory. He described the Chinese government as a pro-communist, anti-Japanese regime. COMMITTEE CUTS ROOSEVELT BUDGET WASHINGTON—A total of $2,285,010 was cut from President Roosevelt's request of $109,664,010 for expenses of the state commerce and justice departments and the federal courts by the house appropriations committee Tuesday. TERRORISTS BOMB BRITISH CITIES LONDON—As the Irish government was seeking a stay of execution for two Irish Republican army members Tuesday, a new wave of bombing swept over London and other large cities. The attacks were attributed to the Irish Republican army. FINLAND RECRUITING SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND LONDON—Sir Victor Warrender, financial secretary of the war office, Tuesday told the house of commons that volunteers to fight in Finland are being recruited in Britain. PELLEY CLEARS CHAIRMAN DIES WASHINGTON—Testifying before the Dies committee here Tuesday, William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts Legion, testified that letters purporting to link him to Dies were forgeries, and gave the committee chairman day afternoon with Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Burial was made in Anaheim cemetery. Came Here in 1859 Although not a member of the original Los Angeles Vineyard society, Carl Lorenz, father of Mrs. Dorr, came to Anaheim with his family from South America where they had lived for a few years after leaving Berlin, Germany, where Mrs. Dorr was born in 1848. Lorenz was a blacksmith, and followed his trade for some time before he learned the wine-making trade, at which he was successful. He owned a 20-acre plot of ground on South Lemon street, where the family home was erected a short distance south of Santa Ana street. It was in this home that Mrs. Dorr lived throughout almost all her life. Charter Member of School Mrs. Dorr was one of the charter members of the Anaheim public schools and was the last survivor of the group. Her sister, Mrs. Henry Boege, was the next to the last survivor of the charter members and she died in 1933. When in her teens, Elmina Lorenz was married to Louis Dorr. Within a few years they moved to Napa Valley where they resided for a few years. Mrs. Dorr returned to Anaheim with her six children and resided here during the remainder of her life. Always a great lover of flowers, the gardens which Mrs. Dorr and her sister maintained at the family home long were show places of Anaheim. Two of Mrs. Dorr's sons preceded her in death and she was survived by two other sons, Louis and Charles, and two daughters, Agnes and Dorothy, all of Anaheim. Kuchel Condemns Olson's Machine The Olson administration was condemned for "carrying on a vicious, malicious campaign of untruthful propaganda against our demand that relief be conducted in an American, rather than a foreign, fashion" by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim Tuesday. "Some of us are fighting for these principles: elimination of corruption, radicalism, and waste in relief administration; lowering the over-all cost of relief without Hit-Run Suspect Is Arrested Here Orange Resident Posts Bombs Pending his Appearance In Court Tuesday Felony hit-and-run charges were filed against George M. Adams, 24 of Orange, and drunk charges were entered against his companion, Vern S. Rayn, 21, also of Orange, by Anaheim police Monday as the result of an episode here last Saturday night. The two men will appear in Anaheim city court for arraignment next Tuesday morning. Both charges grew out of an accident shortly before midnight Saturday when Felix Mendina, 40 of North Lemon street, was struck down by an automobile asserted driven by Adams. The mishap was witnessed by three youths, who told police they pursued the escaping car for a short distance before catching it. They then in formed the driver he had struck Mendina, but the driver only replied, "I don't believe it," and spared away the youths said. The incident number of the automobile was obtained by the boys, who gave it to police. Victim Unhurt In the meantime, Mendina was rushed to Orange county hospital where it was found he was seriously injured and was allowed to return to his home. While officers were searching for the hit-and-run car, B Payne's garage telephoned the station to report it had been called out to a wrecked car. Police in mediately followed and four Adams' car in an orange grove East North street. The garage tow car arrived shortly afterward with Adams and Ryan as passengers. They were immediately taken into custody. Both denied knowledge of the accident, but admitted having taken a few drinks during the evening. The automobile landed in the orange orchard because it was unable to negotiate a curfew Adams told police. Adams was released Monday morning under property bond $1,000, while Ryan gained his liberty by posting bail of $25. PELLEY CLEARS CHAIRMAN DIES WASHINGTON—Testifying before the Dies committee here Tuesday, William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts Legion, testified that letters purporting to link him to Dies were forgeries, and gave the committee chairman "an absolutely clean bill of health." FRENCH DEMAND AID FOR FINNS PARIS—A movement to sweep the French government into complete aid for Finland is her war against Soviet Russia is growing rapidly, it was reported here yesterday. GRAND JURY INDICTS 17 FOR SEDITION NEW YORK—Seventeen Brooklyn members of the Christian Front were indicted here yesterday by a federal grand jury on charges of "conspiracy to overthrow the government of the United States. Unlicensed Drivers Object of Campaign Driving automobiles in Anaheim without an operator's license will be curbed if present activities of Anaheim police are effective, Police Chief James S. Bouldin said this morning. As the result of the campaign two persons, one a juvenile, were hailed before City Judge Frank Tausch during the past week. Angel Savedra, 29 N. Santa Fe street, Anaheim, paid a fine of $5 and Robert Laster, 920 N. Los Angeles street, was certified to juvenile court. The Olson administration was condemned for "carrying on a vicious, malicious campaign of untruthful propaganda against our demand that relief be conducted in an American, rather than a foreign, fashion" by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim Tuesday. "Some of us are fighting for these principles: elimination of corruption, radicalism, and waste in relief administration; lowering the over-all cost of relief without imposing any additional burden on the owner of real property; and, of course, adequate relief of our own needy unemployed by state raised monies," Kuchel said. "California cannot, however, support the unemployed of 47 other states who want to come here. Let us think of our own Californians first," the assemblyman concluded. MOD Traffic Head. To Talk to Center F. C. Fitzgibbon, traffic manager for Mutual Orange Distributors, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim farm center next Tuesday evening at the high school cafeteria, it was announced today by President A. A. Fischer. Fitzgibbon will speak on "Traffic rates as applicable to the movement of citrus fruits." The talk will follow a potluck supper at 6:30 and entertainment arranged by Lyman H. Harpster. Two Small Permits Granted This Week Two building permits were issued this week for minor improvement to residences. L. R. Webb will build a washroom to his home at 520 N. Ollive street, costing $100, and E. L. Jones, 825 S. Claudina street, will make alternations and additions valued at $500. Entomologist is Speaker at Clu Eradication of most pests is possible, but their control is possible, Dr. W. Dwight Pierce, senior curator of the Las Angeles museum, told Anaheim Rotarians doing his talk Monday noon. Local pests are foreign and parasites from their native habitat will combat them. Booster Body Lists Ten as Newcomers Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to city last week includes ten natives. They are Estian Grant, 816 Topeka; Guy Paul, 812 N. Ja Mrs. R. H. McNeal, 119 E. Cen S. B. McClelland, 216 N. Philadelphia; O. M. Harlow, 1145 Broadway; Alice P. Ransom, Pearl; W. F. Tandrow, 94 Palm; Eva F. Barnett, 431 Lemon; Harold Long, 520 S. nois, and Ty Hennessey, 31 Wilhelmina. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1940 Meeting Friday Learn Interest Pageant Plan Presentatives of all civic orns and other interested have been invited to attend tomorrow evening council chambers of the city in discussion of the possibility staging a pageant depict-history of Anaheim. The will start at 7:30 o'clock. Original idea for the path which will use local talent came from the Rev. D. Howey, rector of St. Michael's church who has had valuable experience in such matters. The meeting tomorrow honored by the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of noting what interest the city has in the proposal. Run Suspect Arrested Here The Resident Posts Bonding his Appearance on Court Tuesday By hit-and-run charges were inst George M. Adams, 24, Goal of $1,000 is Set in Boy Scout Drive for Funds Annual Campaign is Opened Here Tuesday Morning; To Last One Week The annual drive for funds to carry on the Boy Scout program in Anaheim opened Tuesday morning at a breakfast meeting at the Marigold cafe. The corps of about 20 workers hopes to reach the goal of $1000 within a week. Frank Maddox, general chairman of the drive presided at the meeting. It is estimated that approximately $5 will be required for each of the more than 200 Boy Scouts in Anaheim during the coming year. Anaheim's goal is about one-tenth of the county budget of $10,050, which pays for training expense, office supplies, telephone insurance, rent, postage, salary of executive, field executive and office secretary, maintenance of Camp Irvine and Camp Ro-Ki-Li, and the county charter fee to national headquarters. Several Speakers Speakers at the breakfast meeting were Maddox, L. E. Middleton, treasurer of the Anaheim council. Former Anaheim Man Heads WPA Music Project Karl Wecker, who spent most of his childhood on a ranch east of Anaheim, has been appointed head of the WPA music project in Los Angeles. He had served in the same capacity in Michigan since 1936. In discussing his plans for the southern California project, Wecker said, "The first step to be taken is a survey of the music needs of the community. It is our desire to supply music to those who are unable to hear it through the magnificent musical organization already established here." Wecker received his musical education at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Fliers Uninjured When Plane Falls Motor Failure Forces Trio of Santa Anans to Land in Field Three occupants of a small airplane escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when their craft was brought down in a force- Run Suspect Arrested Here The Resident Posts Bond holding his Appearance on Court Tuesday Charges grew out of an hit-and-run charge against George M. Adams, 24, age, and drunk charges uttered against his companion S. Rayn, 21, also of by Anaheim police Monday at Saturday night. The two will appear in Anaheim city court arraignment next Tuesday. Several Speakers Speakers at the breakfast meeting were Maddox, L. E. Middleton, treasurer of the Anaheim council, Merle Krulish, field executive, and H. E. White, county executive, Krulish reported that membership in Anaheim scout troops has increased from 106 to 214 in the past two years, with 52 adults taking part in the program, as leaders and assistants. In addition to the regular Boy Scouts, Anaheim also has a Sea Scout ship which is directed by Rev. Father James Nevin, it was pointed out. Many Activities Among the many activities in the scouting program each year are camp activities, two county courts of honor, two camporals, two pow wows, track meeting, and cub training courses, it was said. The recent benefit play given by the Laguna Beach Community Players, under sponsorship of the Anaheim Rotary club, for the Boy Scout community center fund had a net profit of $40, it was reported by Ronald Brandon. Group to Receive First Aid Awards Sixteen Anaheim residents and one from Stanton will receive Red Cross first aid certificates at the annual meeting of the Anaheim Red Cross chapter on February 15. The group recently completed a standard course, offered under the program of adult education at Anaheim union high school, with Dr. Alan D. Hansen of Laguna Beach as instructor. Those to receive certificates are Carlton S. Barthelmes, Dr. Homer A. Nelson, E. R. Deering, F. W. Elliott, Joe Sowder, A. B. Wilmsen, J. W. Price, A. E. Hanson, E. Wayne Griggs, L. M. Pickel, Mrs. C. S. Barthelmes, Dorothy Langford, Kethryn L. Smith, Mrs. W. E. Melton, Alice Gates, Lucia L. Upp, all of Anaheim, and Jim Gillison of Stanton. Fliers Uninjured When Plane Falls Motor Failure Forces Trio of Santa Anans to Land in Field Three occupants of a small airplane escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when their craft was brought down in a forced landing on a muddy field near the intersection of Manchester boulevard and Harbor boulevard, south of Anaheim. The airplane overturned after landing, but none of the occupants was hurt. Paul LaPrelle of Santa Ana was piloting the craft and was accompanied by Bill Keith and Howard Pemberton, also of Santa Ana. They had left the Fullerton airport a short time before, flying to the Eddie Martin airport south of Santa Ana which they circled a few times before heading back to Fullerton. Motor Falls When only a short distance from Anaheim the motor began to sputter and finally stopped entirely. LaPrelle circled the plane once change greves until he found a small triangular patch of ground upon which to land. "We came in pretty fast," he said, "about 50 miles an hour, and fishtailed in from the side of the field cut off by the road. We would have landed all right if one wheel hadn’t hit a drainage ditch half full of water and turned the plane over." As the plane turned over the propeller and wings were badly cracked. The three youths dissembled the craft and towed it back to the Fullerton airport. The field on which the airplane landed is bounded by Ball road and Manchester and Harbor boulevards. The mishap occurred shortly before 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Corona Quartet Held for Crimes Four residents of Corona who chose Anaheim as their scene of criminal activities are all in jail today, facing charges which include drunk driving, drunkenness, petty theft and grand theft. Two were arrested here last night and two others were jailed at River-eight days. Before the bill comes final, however, it must pass by the assembly, who must concur on amendments bar politics from relief, and signed by the governor. Regardless of the temporary appropriation, the three operated gardens in the courtyard will remain closed down; it declared this morning by Paul Vissman, project supervisor. Gardens have been employing approximately 500 men in the courtyard and they will be maintained by skeleton crew of volunteer wivesmen, Vissman said. New clients for relief are being interviewed today; it was said with the understanding that they will receive checks only if they is sufficient funds to meet all requirements. Preliminary home investigations are also being made today after one day’s reevaluation. The emergency appropriation will only be a temporary solution to the relief problem, Lawren Platt, director, said. Devil program of the administration not known until a final bid passed by the legislature. Kiwanis Member Mark Anniversa Anaheim Kiwanis club may be the 25th anniversary o fthe founding of the international organization with a special program “day in which several members” the club took part. Special gifts were Dr. Herbert Plannett Whittier, lieutenant governor Division 4, and C. Jack Zinn La Habra, past lieutenants’ error. Henry Adams, first presidee the Anaheim club, cut the birthday cake before the special program started. The history Kiwanis was outlined by Dr. Nelson, former club president lieutenant governor. The versary message of Internationale President Bennett O. Knudson read by Dick Heffren and Arthur Elliott told of Ki Foundation, Inc., an endowment fund to enarlge Kiwanis se Harry Pierce, club historian called some of the major acts of the Anaheim club since established in February, 1923. Annual Meeting of Land Company H Corona Quartet Held for Crimes Four residents of Corona who chose Anaheim as their scene of criminal activities are all in jail today, facing charges which include drunk driving, drunkenness, petty theft and grand theft. Two were arrested here last night and two others were jailed at Riverside on Tuesday, Anaheim police said. Arrested here were Virgil Dickenson, 19, and Burl B. Minnis, 19. The former pleaded guilty this morning to drunk driving and the latter pleaded guilty to drunk. However, they both face prosecution in San Bernardino on grand theft of auto charges. Dickenson was ordered to pay a fine of $150 or spend 75 days in jail and Minnis was given a jail sentence of 15 days by City Judge Frank Tausch. Held at Riverside are Robert W. Watkins, 18, and Moreland D. Standiford, 25. What they are charged with there is not known here, but Anaheim police placed a hold on them when they admitted stealing an automobile radio and a spotlight from cars on the Tom Kirven car lot here Monday night. Income Tax Advisor Will be in Anaheim A representative of the franchise tax commissioner, state income tax division, will be at the chamber of commerce office here on February 19, 20, and 21 for the purpose of affording advice and information to all persons interested or required to file income tax reports. Necessary blank forms will also be provided if necessary, it was reported. Two men were arrests drunk driving charges with hour of each other early Saturday morning and each pleaded when arraigned before City Frank Tausch. Fred A. Graeber, 62, R box 145, Anaheim, went for 75 days in lieu of paying $150 and also had his op license revoked. Nick Gay of La Habra was sentenced days in jail when he was to pay a fine of $100. ZETTE February 8, 1940 NUMBER 16 A Status Here Uncertain; Funds May Be Available Open Projects Shut Down Tuesday Evening When Money All Spent Certainty prevails today in action with the state relief administration, with officials of Santa Ana office not knowing there will be enough to cover relief checks due on January 17. Relief activity in Orange City was closed down at 5 p.m. Tuesday evening when it became exhausted, but the senate yesterday passed a library relief appropriation of $20,000 to carry the SRA for days. Before the bill becomes final, however, it must be made by the assembly, which concur on amendments to politics from relief, and be led by the governor. Gardless of the temporary appropriation, the three SRA listed gardens in the county remain closed down, it was fired this morning by Paul M. Manan, project supervisor. The men have been employing approximately 500 men in the county. Athletics Select Angelina Hotel As Headquarters The Philadelphia Athletics will make their headquarters at the Angelina hotel when they arrive on February 20, it was announced yesterday by John Morgan, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Selection of the Angelina was verified in a letter received by Ralph Macbeth, manager, from Ben MacFarland, business manager of the Athletics. The baseball club will also take its meals at the hotel, the banquet room of which will be equipped and staffed by the Marigold cafe, Carl Oelke said. MacFarland said he would arrive in Anaheim on February 15 to handle last minute details before the arrival of the first group of players. Election Activity Will Open Friday Nomination Petitions to be Available Tomorrow for City Offices The bi-annual political campaign for Anaheim municipal Election Activity Will Open Friday Nomination Petitions to be Available Tomorrow for City Offices The bi-annual political campaign for Anaheim municipal offices will begin in earnest tomorrow or shortly afterward, with the opening of the period during which nomination papers may be taken out and circulated. Nominations will close on March 9 at 12 o'clock noon, it was announced by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, and all nomination petitions must be filed by that time. Four races will be run in the municipal election here this spring, with balloting to be done on April 9. The terms of Mayor Charles H. Mann, Councilman Charles E. Pearson, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith and City Treasurer Miss Beatrice Miller expire this year. Miss Miller is filling out the term of Charles E. Boege who resigned some months ago. Three In Contest Little is known at the present time as to candidates for the various offices, although three persons have signified their intention of seeking election as city treasurer. They are A. G. Tuma, Mrs. Eva Boyd and Vic LaMont, all long-time residents of the city. Miss Miller, city auditor for the past several years, will not be a candidate for treasurer, it is believed. Incumbents in the three remaining offices have not officially declared whether they will seek re-election, but it is generally believed by those taking a close interest in municipal affairs that all will again enter the race. Each has been in office for several years and is thoroughly acquainted with the duties his office requires. What other candidates may enter the field is a question mark at the present, but, if the usual procedure is followed, such candidates will probably be known within the next week. Two years ago there was one new candidate for each of the three councilmanic offices open and one or more of the contestants unsuccessful at that time may seek election this spring. En Route to Dance Mrs. West was fatally injured when Anderson's car and the freight train collided at a crossing on Tustin avenue about three miles northeast of Orange at 7:25 o'clock last Saturday evening. Mrs. West, her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Westgate, were enroute to a dance at the Norconian Country club at the time of the accident. None of the other occupants of the car was seriously hurt. There is no mechanical signal at the crossing, testimony showed, and a slight rainfall lowered visibility slightly. The three men were riding in the front seat and the three women in the rear seat. (Continued on Page 6) Armistice Parade Goes Out of City The annual Orange county Armistice day parade, scheduled to have been held in Anaheim this year, will be staged by some other city as the result of the decision reached by the Anaheim American Legion post Monday night to pass its regular turn. Closeness of Armistice day to Hallowe'en, at which time the merchants of the city sponsor a large celebration, and the more extensive work and greater expense of the growing parade were given as reasons for the decision. Action was taken after a report had been filed by a special committee headed by Edward Backs. The budget submitted by K. B. Rigby was adopted by the post. The 21st district finals in the oratorical contest will be held at Santa Ana Legion hall this evening, with Anaheim being represented by Mary Sowden of Anaheim union high school. She will also represent Anaheim in the tri-county finals to be held at Fullerton February 20... Press Club Men to Face Hearing Today Annual Meeting of Land Company Held The annual meeting of the Community Industrial Land company was held last Tuesday evening in offices of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. In the absence of a quorum of stockholders officers could not be elected and those who served during the past year will remain in office. Treasurer Henry Adams, however, resigned from that office and C. Riutcel was named his successor. Adams remains on the board of directors together with H. Mann, F. A. Yungbluth, Dr. A. Johnston and Joe Collings. H. Renner is president of the company. Secretary John A. Morgan gave his annual report and the yearly suit by Don Winans was presented to the directors. Two Drunk Drivers Sentenced to Jail Two men were arrested on drunk driving charges within an hour of each other early Saturday morning and each pleaded guilty when arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch. Fred A. Graeber, 62, Route 3, box 145, Anaheim, went to jail for 75 days in lieu of paying a fine of $150 and also had his operator's license revoked. Nick Garcia, 29, La Habra was sentenced to 50 days in jail when he was unable to pay a fine of $100. What other candidates may enter the field is a question mark at the present, but, if the usual procedure is followed, such candidates will probably be known within the next week. Two years ago there was one new candidate for each of the three councilmanic offices open and one or more of the contestants unsuccessful at that time may seek election this spring. Contracts Given By City Council Anaheim city council, meeting in special session Tuesday evening, divided the gasoline contract for the year among seven local companies. They are Shipkey & Pearson, Home Oil company, Van Oil company, Standard, Shell, Gilmore and Union. All bid 9.87 cents a gallon. The contract with Dow Chemical company for chlorine was also accepted by the board during the meeting. Suggestion of the Chamber of Commerce that the city purchase a portable public address system for use in both parks of the city and for other public purposes was taken under advisement. County Legislators Direct Committees Orange county's two assemblymen, Thomas H. Kuchel and Clyde A. Watson, have been named to the chairmanship of one committee in the state assembly. The new committees were named by Speaker Gordon Garland. Kuchel heads the committee on municipal corporations while Watson was chosen as chairman of the fish and game committee. The 21st district finals in the oratorical contest will be held at Santa Ana Legion hall this evening, with Anaheim being represented by Mary Sowden of Anaheim union high school. She will also represent Anaheim in the tri-county finals to be held at Fullerton February 20. Press Club Men to Face Hearing Today Edward V. O'Dowd, 47, and James P. Sullivan, 33, both connected with the Press Club of the Pacific Coast located on Brookhurst avenue, west of Anaheim, were scheduled to appear today before Justice of the Peace Dwight T. Hayden at Tustin on charges of grand theft and conspiracy to commit grand theft. They were arrested late last week on complaint of M. G. Overend of Fullerton, who charges that the pair had sold him the "exclusive" right to operate a book-making agency in north Orange county for $500. The complaint added Overend had been unable to operate and had failed to get his money back. Anaheim Girl Hurt In Three-Car Crash Colleen Faust, 14, of 1125 W. Center street, was one of three persons slightly injured in a three-car accident Monday evening at Garden Grove boulevard and Stanton avenue. Others hurt were Mrs. William Love, 21, of Seal Beach, sister of the Anaheim girl, and Mrs. Gladys Ramon, 40, of Hemet. Drivers of the vehicles involved, according to investigating officers, were Mrs. Love, Frank E. Jones of Garden Grove and Pablo Ramon of Hemet.