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World News Paragraphs WELLES AND HITLER CONFER IN BERLIN BERLIN — Neutrality of the United States was questioned by Fuehrer Adolph Hitler during the conference with Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles here Saturday, it was reported. Hitler is further reported to have told Welles that the world may have peace on Germany's terms. GERMANS, BELGIANS IN AIR BATTLE BRUSSELS — A Belgium air corps officer was killed and two airplanes destroyed during a battle Saturday between the Belgium pursuit planes and a German bomber. Belgian officials charged Germany with a grave violation of Belgium neutrality and an act of aggression. BODY OF ROGERS TO BE REMOVED HOLLYWOOD—Mrs. Will Rogers, widow of the famed actor-philosopher, and other members of the family have given their consent for the removal of Rogers' body from Forest Lawn Memorial park to a tomb to be constructed in the grounds of the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Okla. The tomb is not yet completed. COLLAPSE OF OLD MINE DAMAGES TOWN SHENANDOAH. Pa. — A 24-hour rain is held the cause of the collapse Monday of an abandoned anthracite mine underneath the Election Interest Centering Around Treasurer's Post Half-Dozen Candidates Will Seek Vacancy; Three in Race for Council With the deadline for filing nomination petitions scheduled for noon on Saturday and with little prospects that any last-minute petitions will be filed it became apparent today that interest in the municipal elections on April 9 will center largely upon the race for the post of city treasurer. Six candidates are in the race for the treasurership, now held temporarily under appointment by Miss Beatrice Miller, city auditor. Latest aspirant for the post is Mrs. Josephine A. Fulfer, who obtained her nomination papers early this week. Others who had filed previously are A. G. Tuma, Mrs. Eva Boyd, Herman Schindler, Victor W. La Mont and Charles W. Austin. Mann Not Candidate The increased number of candidates for city councilman which some close observers had foreseen as the result of the announcement by Mayor Charles H. Mann that he would not seek re-election did not Exchange Off Higher Return Growers of valencia orange expect better return for their manager of the field department. Growers Exchange, told member association this morning, but against over-optimism, because to be one of the largest and fi Increased returns are predicted as the result of the freeze in Florida and Texas, which Ramsey discussed in detail. He reported that present indications are that about 60 per cent of the valencior crop remaining on the trees in Florida at the time of the freeze have been destroyed. He pointed out, however, that the Florida crop this year is considerably heavier than the approximated 15,000,000 boxes grown annually and that much fruit will be shipped from that state this year. No Lack of Fruit The public will not lack oranges this year, Ramsey said. He pointed to the fact that exports from southern California have been cut off because of the European pean war, and that fruit usually exported must be placed on the domestic market. He also said that the crop in southern California COLLAPSE OF OLD MINE DAMAGES TOWN SHENANDOAH. Pa. — A 24-hour rain is held the cause of the collapse Monday of an abandoned anthracite mine underneath the middle of Shenandoah with subsequent heavy property damage. No fatalities or injuries were reported. ITALY, BRITAIN SAID NEAR BREAK ROME — Blockade of Italian sea-borne coal imports from Germany by British ships Monday threatened a rupture of the "gentlemen's agreement" regulating Mediterranean relations between the two nations. OLSON AIDES REFUSE TO ATTEND HEARING SACRAMENTO — The assembly investigating commission's probe of the finding of a dictagraph in Speaker Garland's hotel room was delayed here Monday when M. Stanley Mosk, executive secretary to Governor Culbert Olson, and Howard Philbrick, director of motor vehicles, refused to testify. They questioned the legality of the committee. RACE TRACK SCANDAL DENIED BY SPORTSMAN LOS ANGELES — Statements that he contributed heavily to democratic funds "for the purpose of controlling racing" were Tuesday characterized as "contemptible lies" by Norman Church, millionaire California horse owner. CITRUS MEN STUDY NEW MARKET PLAN REDLANDS, Calif — A new California citrus marketing agreement designed to prevent undermining of the California citrus market by low grade fruit is expected to be drawn up tomorrow when a committee of 13 southern California citrus growers meet in Los Angeles. OLD DRIVERS' LICENSES WILL BE CALLED IN SACRAMENTO — Drivers' licenses marked "good until revoked" are being called in by the state department of motor vehicles. Licenses issued in 1927 are Mrs. Jessephine A. Fulfer, who obtained her nomination papers early this week. Others who had filed previously are A. G. Tuma, Mrs. Eva Boyd, Herman Schindler, Victor W. La Mont and Charles W. Austin. Mann Not Candidate The increased number of candidates for city councilman which some close observers had foreseen as the result of the announcement by Mayor Charles H. Mann that he would not seek re-election did not materialize. To date there are but three candidates in the field for the two positions, although a fourth petition was obtained from City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, but has not been returned. Charles A. Pearson, incumbent councilman, has filed his nomination papers. Other candidates who have been nominated are Ray Van Wagoner, oil distributor, and John H. Mattys, tire dealer, Van Wagoner is making his first campaign for public office, while Mattys made an unsuccessful effort in the last councilmanic election two years ago. Griffith Unopposed City Clerk Griffith apparently will not be opposed in his candidacy for re-election. Official registration in Anaheim for the coming election is 6297, it was disclosed yesterday by Griffith. Signers of the petition nominating Pearson were E. Zitzmann, E. C. Kendrick, A. Curtis Case, Charles H. Mann, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, Rev. Stanley Frederick George, O. H. Renner, E. E. Bruce, Rush J. Grange and Walter J. Ross. Van Wagoner's nominating petition was signed by R. L. Royalty, William P. Webb, Fred A. Backs, Dr. P. S. Arnold, A. E. Schumacher, Rev. George, George A. Henry, L.P. Bonnat, Charles H. Mann and A.H.Shipkey. The petition nominated Mattys carried the signatures of A.J. Schuber, C.Adean, Samuel Lund, Joe Klapper, H.M.Williams,L.C.Herron,R.H.Richard,A DeWitt, Kirby Barnes,and Albert H.Miller. Woman Burns to Death on Ranch Mrs. Esabella Ramirez, 24, of 1518 Spurgeon street,Santa Ana,was fatally burned Monday when Mrs.JessephineA.Fulferwhoobtainedhernominationpapersearlythisweek.OtherswhohadfileddpreviouslyareA.G.Tuma,Mrs.EvaBoyd,HermanSchindler,VictorW.LaMontandCharlesW.Austin. No Lack of Fruit The public will not lack orange this year,Ramsey saidHe pointedtothefactthatexportfromsouthernCaliforniahavebencutoffbecauseoftheEuropeanwar,andthatfruitusuallyexportedmustbeplacedonthedomesticmarket.HealsosaidthatthecropinsouthernCaliforniaheavierthaninthepastfeew seasons. Asfarasthenavelcropconcerned,returnstodayandaboutwhattheywerebeforethefreeze,thespeakersaid. Closewatchisbeingkeptonc developmentsinFloridainordertoascertainwhatthefuturemighthold,Ramseysaid.H pointedoutthataccuraterecordsofdemperatureswereobtainedinFloridathisyearforthefirsttimeandtheserecordsarevaluable Re-zoningofseveraldifferentareaswithinthecityofAnaheimwillcomeupfordiscussiontomorrownightwhenthecityplanningcommissionconductsanopenhearinginthecouncilchamberofthecityhallat7:30o'clock. Inadditiontothepropositionsinzones,thehearingwould dealwithregulationswhichwouldgovernthenewR-2zone,fitherplanningcommissiondecidestherecommenditscreationtothecitycouncil;provisionsofthepresentordinancepertainingtoconstructionoftwothousesonlot,anderectionofaccessbuildingsinresidentialdistricts. Ten differentareasinthericearedefinitelyscheduledtoconsiderpetitionsrequestingzonechangesalreadyhavingbeenreceived。其他localitiesmayalsoenter intothediscussions.almostallsectionstheproblembe Studiediswhethertheexistingsingle-familyrestrictionswillliftedin favoroftwo-familyandmultiple-familyzones. Areasaffectedare: The20-acre tractboundedOlive街和TheSanta tracks,andSycamoreandHelmina streets. NorthOlive街从Whelmina街到North街,both sides. OLD DRIVERS' LICENSES WILL BE CALLED IN SACRAMENTO — Drivers’ licenses marked “good until revoked” are being called in by the state department of motor vehicles. Licenses issued in 1927 are now being cancelled. GERMAN CAPTURE BRITISH TOMMIES BERLIN—The German official news agency, DNB, reported yesterday that 20 British soldiers were killed and 16 taken prisoners on the western front Tuesday. FINNS REPULSE SOVIET ATTACKS HELSINKI—Red army attacks with tanks and artillery across the Bay of Viipuri yesterday were repulsed by Finnish defenders. Finnish troops are still dominating the western shore of the bay, it was reported. A. E. Schumacher To Celebrate Birthday Friday August E. Schumacher today requested The Gazette, through its news columns, to call attention to all members of the Anaheim Birthday club which meets when the occasion demands at Jackson’s Drug store, that tomorrow, Friday, March 8, is his birthday anniversary. Schumacher urges that all members of the club visit Jackson’s fountain sometime during the day and enjoy a free five-cent drink. Woman Burns to Death on Ranch Mrs. Esabella Ramirez, 24, of 1518 Spurgeon street, Santa Ana, was fatally burned Monday when a stove upon which she was preparing a noon-day meal exploded, according to records of County Coroner Earl R. Abbey. The explosion occurred on the Madrid ranch on South Main street, below Santa Ana, and Mrs. Ramirez died Monday evening in a Santa Ana hospital. The victim was employed as a cook on the Madrid ranch. She sustained burns over her entire body, it was reported. The flames, driven by a north wind, spread over the mess hall and a near-by bunkhouse. Both structures were in flames before fire trucks from Costa Mesa and Orange arrived. The Santa Ana fire department also responded. Two outlying buildings were saved by firemen, who also protected the ranchhouse on the north side of the burning structures. Loss was estimated at $3000. Money, Cards are Stolen from Room Theft of lodge cards and $8 in cash from his wallet was reported to Anaheim police Sunday morning by David L Welton, Room 1, 310 E. Center street. Welton said the theft occurred during the early morning hours, the wallet being taken from a shirt lying by his bed. Later in the morning Welton found the empty wallet in a trash can in the alley near his home. Administrators of Plant Hold Sessions Mayors of cities and special representatives of sanitary districts in the joint outfall agreement met here yesterday afternoon to begin formulation plans for construction of a treatment plant on the sewer lines. Only important ougrowth of meeting was the calling of an earlier meeting for next Monday which time consulting engineer desireous of supervising constriction of the plant will be in view. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1940 Exchange Official Predicts Higher Return on Valencias verses of valencia oranges in southern California may better return for their fruit this year, Hanry Ramsey, owner of the field department of the California Fruit Exchange, told members of the Anaheim Merchants Association this morning, but in the same breath he warned that over-optimism, because, he said, the crop promises one of the largest and finest in history. Based returns are predicted as result of the freeze in and Texas, which Ramsey did in detail. He reported present indications are that 50 per cent of the valencia remaining on the trees in that time of the freeze been destroyed. He pointed however, that the Florida this year is considerably less than the approximately 200 boxes grown annually, that much fruit will be shipped that state this year. No Lack of Fruit public will not lack in this year, Ramsey said. Added to the fact that exports Southern California have cut off because of the Euro-car, and that fruit usually must be placed on the market. He also said that no in southern California is predicting the future. Damage to trees appears to be relatively slight, he said, due principally to the facts that Florida had cooler weather in December than usual and that the season was unusually dry. As a result the trees were exceptionally dormant. Frozen Fruit Retained Florida is shipping less frozen fruit than it did during previous freezes in that state, Ramsey reported. Ramsey was introduced by Glenn Hipes, manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association. C. R. Brandon, manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California office here, told of the plans of other communities to use the club's "Call of the Open Road" slogan in connection with sales promotion after Easter and suggested that Anaheim do likewise. Athletics Defeat Seattle in First Game of Season La Palma Park Accommodates Crowd of 4300 Fans for Contest Sunday By RUSS McCOMB Running the gamut from three errors in the first inning to three double plays in the final three stanzas, Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics made an auspicious debut at La Palma park stadium Sunday by defeating the Seattle Rainiers, 6 to 3. What is believed to be the biggest crowd ever to watch a baseball game in Orange county crowded into the stadium to see the first appearance of the "Grand Old Man" of baseball in southern California since 1909.* Paid attendance was close to the 4300-mark, it was officially reported. Short, impressive opening ceremonies were held prior to the game, during which President-Manager Mack of the Athletics announced he would accept the formal invitation from the Anaheim city council to return to Anaheim next year to train. Dignitaries Presented The ceremonies opened with the raising of the flag by cadets from Anaheim Law To - Become Once again an historic way to the march of program Work of demolishing whis Plez James, early-day bar past several years has beenium, is rapidly nearing modern two-story building the sanitarium. As a result of the reconstruct program, the main building of hospital will be closed, start tomorrow, it was announced This step is necessary, it was because of plans for remodel and redecorating the entire portion of the sanitarium. Although plans are not def at this time, it is the intention the directors of the institution include a kitchen, diet kite nurses' dining room and seven private rooms in the new win was declared this morning by W. H. Wickett. The kitchens dining room will be on the floor of the new building, with RUNNING COMMISSION TO HOLD SEARING ON ZONING PROPOSALS ning of several different within the city of Anaheim came up for discussion today night when the city commission conducts an hearing in the council chambers city hall at 7:30 o'clock. Addition to the proposed is in zones, the hearing will with regulations which would be the new R-2 zone, if the commission decides to hold its creation to the council; provisions of the ordinance pertaining to action of two houses on a and erection of accessory signs in residential districts. Different areas in the city definitely scheduled to be erected, petitions requesting changes already having been filed, petitions requesting changes already having been filed. Other localities may enter into the discussions. In all sections the problem toiled is whether the existing family restrictions will be in favor of two-family and one-family zones. is affected are: 20-acre tract bounded by street and the Santa Fe and Sycamore and Wilma streets. Olive street from Wilma street to North street, on sides. mina street to North street. Both sides of Lemon street from North street to La-Palma. North Palm street, from La Verne to La Palma street on both sides. West side of North Palm street from Cypress street to Sycamore street. Diamond street and west side of North West street between Diamond and Pearl streets. Property adjoining the alley south of Center street between Illinois street and West street. South side of Broadway between Claudina street and Los Angeles street. It is proposed to change this zone from multiple-family to neighborhood business. Both sides of South Los Angeles street, between South street and Vermont street. Renner Pageant's Business Manager Oscar H. Renner will direct the business management of the historical pageant of the city of Anaheim which will be presented early in May by the Anaheim Pageant association, it was announced Tuesday evening at a fruit than it did during previous freezes in that state, Ramsey reported. Ramsey was introduced by Glenn Hipes, manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association. C. R. Brandon, manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California office here, told of the plans of other communities to use the club's "Call of the Open Road" slogan in connection with sales promotion after Easter and suggested that Anaheim do likewise. He pointed out that the club will furnish free banners and posters, all of which will be free of club advertising. The matter was referred to the advertising committee for action. Folliwng the regular meeting, directors of the association approved a request from Raymond E Smith that prizes be donated for the milk-judging contest to be held in connection with the Future Farmers of America's fair and show to be held here Mar. 16. DIRECTORS OF RE-ELECTED A Election of officers, changing the date of the annual meeting and reading of reports highlight the postponed annual meeting Cal-Juices, Inc., held last Friday afternoon. The change in the meeting was made necessary when directors decided to change the closet fiscal year from October 1st April 30. The fact that proof of the plant cannot be complied by the earlier date, but sold by April 30 brought change. Hackley Re-elected E. L. Hackley, representing the Anaheim Cooperative Org association, was re-elected on board of directors. Others re-ed were J. W. Crill, Garden C Mutual Orange association; B Wilson, Fullerton Cooperative range association; D. W. Grange Orange Mutual Citrus associati Water Main Job Will Start So Improvement work on the water distributing system project expected to start within 30 city officials announced yesterday following awarding of a contract to United States Pipe and Flower company for furnishing needed pipelines. The contract awarded during the council meeting Tuesday night. Additional 20-minute panez were approved by the cil on recommendation of Chief James S. Bouldin. They be placed in the middle of on Center street between C entine and Lemon streets, be Lemon and Los Angeles s between Los Angeles and dina streets; and on the north only of Center street between Claudina and Emily streets. A petition asking that the net now being used on one Renner Pageant’s Business Manager Oscar H. Renner will direct the business management of the historical pageant of the city of Anaheim which will be presented early in May by the Anaheim Pageant association, it was announced Tuesday evening at a meeting of the executive board. The appointment was made by President Fred A. Backs, who also named George Henry as advertising manager. Mrs. Charles A. Pearson will head the committee on costumes. Several other committee chairmen are yet to be selected. The Rev. D. Howard Dow, director of the pageant, outlined the various scenes and episodes as they are now tentatively planned. Each was discussed briefly by the group. The Rev. Dow also announced some of the script is now being prepared. Second Conviction On Driver’s Record With his probationary period from a previous drunk driving conviction scheduled to end Sunday, Charles G. Hankins, 36, of 820 N. Paulina street, lost his chance to be granted a regular operator license when he was picked up at 2:30 o’clock Sunday morning by California highway patrol officers and booked for drunk driving. Hankins, turned over to Anaheim police, because the arrest was made within the city limits, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Frank Tausch He was ordered to pay a fine of $150 or spend 75 days in jail, and the probationary license was revoked. Jump From Truck Breaks Man’s Leg William B. Bostwick, 35, of 709 W. Broadway, suffered a broken leg when he jumped from a moving truck driven by John R. Rodriquez, 22, of Belvedere Gardens, according to police records. Bostwick and his wife were reported to have been riding on the back of the truck Tuesday afternoon when the former jumped from it in front of 307 N. Los Angeles street. He was taken to the Anaheim sanitarium for treatment and was later removed to the Sawtelle veterans hospital. Methodist Minister Inducted into Club Introduction of Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, into membership in the Kiwanis club was a feature of the club's meeting Tuesday noon. William P. Webb conducted the induction ceremony. Dr. L. E Wilson, of the vocational guidance committee, announced that a group of boys from Anaheim union high school will be selected to interview men of Anaheim who are in the vocations the boys have selected for their life work. William Rickel of the high school faculty is cooperating in the project. Leonard Vincent, who returned from a trip to Florida recently, recounted highlights of his tour following the luncheon. Additional 20-minute pages were approved by the council on recommendation of Chief James S. Bouldin. They be placed in the middle of Center street between Centine and Lemon streets, between Los Angeles and Dina streets; and on the north only of Center street between Claudina and Emily streets. A petition asking that the net now being used on one tennis courts at the city park replaced with one made of was received by the council referred to the committee on lic improvements. Officers of Press Club Win Relief Grand theft and consuls charges against Edward O. and James P. Sullivan, President of the Pacific Coast officials thrown out of court last Friday Superior Judge Harry C. We because of lack of evidence. The two men had been accused of receiving $500 from Overend of Fullerton once asserted promise to give his clusive bookmaking right northern Orange county. Counsels' argument for disobjection was upheld by Judge Westa. Five Newcomers List for Last Week Five newcomers to An last week are listed by the ber of Commerce. The Maynard Ferrell, 825 N. S. Wilbur Patton, 117 S. Phila; Mary E. Trent, J Clitron; X. Y. Zabel, 215 E worth, and Mrs. E. R. 110½ E. Alberta street. Anaheim Landmark Soon To Become Only Memory Once again an historical landmark of Anaheim is giving way to the march of progress and development. Work of demolishing what was originally the residence of James, early-day banker of Anaheim, and during the several years has been a part of the Anaheim sanitary is rapidly nearing completion. It will be replaced by a new two-story building which will be used as a wing of sanitarium. A result of the reconstruction plan, the main building of the total will be closed, starting arrow, it was announced. Step is necessary, it was said, use of plans for remodeling redecorating the entire main on of the sanitarium. Although plans are not definite at this time, it is the intention of directors of the institution to de a kitchen, diet kitchen, its dining room and several rooms in the new wing, it declared this morning by Dr. Wickett. The kitchens and living room will be on the first floor of the new building, with the other rooms on the upper floor, he said. The structure will be fire-proof and modern in every detail. Construction work is expected to start immediately after the old building is demolished. The James residence was constructed about 50 years ago. It later was converted into a private hospital, during the early years of the present century. Growth of the institution required the addition of what is now known as the main building of the sanitarium. Because of the indefiniteness of plans, Dr. Wickett was unable to say this morning how much would be spent on the project. New Subdivision To be Opened in Anaheim Shortly Tract on La Verne Street Between Palm and Citron is Site Plans for a new subdivision in the northwest section of Anaheim were announced yesterday to directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Virtually all details of the project were approved by the city council during its meeting Tuesday evening, while the remaining essentials are expected to be approved by the city's planning commission tomorrow night. Location of the new residential subdivision is that section of land bounded by Palm street, an extension of La Verne street, Citron street, and a line approximately half way between North street and the extended La Verne street. To Open Streets In order to enable the subdivision to be opened, the city council authorized the extension of La Verne street from Palm to Citron street, and the opening of Pine and Janss streets from the present northern limits to La Verne street. Survey work on the street work will be started next week, while DIRECTORS OF CAL-JUICES ARE RE-ELECTED AT ANNUAL MEETING Section of officers, changing of date of the annual meeting reading of reports highlighted postponed annual meeting of Juices, Inc., held last Friday noon. The change in the meeting date made necessary when direct-decided to change the close of fiscal year from October 31 to November 30. The fact that products on the plant cannot be completely by the earlier date, but are by April 30 brought the large. Hackley Re-elected L. Hackley, representative of Anaheim Cooperative Orange Association, was re-elected on the end of directors. Others re-elected J. W. Crill, Garden Grove Annual Orange association; H. K. Bon, Fullerton Cooperative Orge association; D. W. Gruwell, Orange Mutual Citrus association; Water Main Job Will Start Soon Improvement work on the water distributing system project is expected to start within 30 days, officials announced yesterday,owing awarding of a contract United States Pipe and Foundry company for furnishing necessary pipelines. The contract was ordered during the council meet-Tuesday night. Additional 20-minute parking fees were approved by the county recommendation of Police Chief James S. Bouldin. They will replaced in the middle of blocks Center street between Clemene and Lemon streets, between Monroe and Los Angeles streets, between Los Angeles and Claudia streets, and on the north side of Center street between Ludina and Emily streets. A petition asking that the steel now being used on one of the buildings of the institution required the addition of what is now known as the main building of the sanitarium. Because of the indefiniteness of plans, Dr. Wickett was unable to say this morning how much would be spent on the project. J. A. Porter, Olive Hillside Groves, and J. H. Strait, Mutual Orange distributors The report of the auditor revealed improved financial conditions, while Manager H. W. Pierce reported that capacity had been increased and production costs lowered by a few slight changes in equipment and arrangements in the plant. Supply Less Than Demand Twice the amount of canned juice could have been sold last year had it been available, Alfred Gabrielsen, MOD canned goods sales manager, reported. The small cans of concentrate also sold well, he said. The company's products are now being sold in every state in the union and several foreign counties, Gabrielsen reported. A smaller quantity of cull fruit is expected during the coming season and prices of fresh fruit are believed to be high enough to warrant shipping most of it, it was reported. Because of the difference in production and transportation costs favorable to Florida, California Growers should attempt to get the "inside" of an orange to eastern consumers at a cost which will show a return to the growers, declared Bruce W. McDaniel, general manager of MOD. "Fruit which will not net a profit when shipped in fresh form, should thereore, be transported in cans," he said. History of Court Told by Speaker The history of the U. S. Supreme Court and an analysis of its present justices was presented to members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Richard Nixon, young Whittier attorney. The speaker recalled that the tension of La Verne street, Citron street, and a line approximately half way between North street and the extended La Verne street. To Open Streets In order to enable the subdivision to be opened, the city council authorized the extension of La Verne street from Palm to Citron street, and the opening of Pine and Janss streets from the present northern limits to La Verne street. Survey work on the street work will be started next week, while actual improvement work is expected to be begun by April 14. Subdivider of the property is Alfred E. Hart of Rosemead. He has opened similar residential zones in Rosemead, El Monte and San Gabriel, it is reported. His plans call for immediate construction of 15 new residences, with local labor and materials to be used to the greatest extent possible. Hart has promised to spend between $40,000 and $45,000 in the next two years in developing the project. Residents Cooperate Cooperation of a large number of residents in the area was required before the subdivision plans could materialize. Several contributed funds to purchase two lots owned by D. W. Lemen and deeded them to the city, to enable the city to open the extension of La Verne street, it was said. Directors of the booster body yesterday declined, with regret, to assist Mrs. Mary Turner of Anaheim with finances to expand her potato chip business. It was the consensus of the board that it was against the policy of the chamber to provide financial assistance to private businesses. Fremont Students Present Program "The Adventures of a Student Prince," a pot-pourri of opera, will be presented by students of Fremont junior high school tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the school auditorium. A matinee performance is being given this afternoon for students. Book for the production was written by Miss W. Ethel Campbell, music supervisor for the school, while the music is taken from various light operas and grand operas. There will be a prologue and three acts, with the second act including two scenes. Some of the world's most famous History of Court Told by Speaker The history of the U. S. Supreme Court and an analysis of its present justices was presented to members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Richard Nixon, young Whittier attorney. The speaker recalled that the court was founded 150 years ago in New York, and he told of its development and some of the justices who have served on the supreme bench. He than analyzed the present nine justices, declaring that despite divergent political beliefs each could be depended upon to render decisions truly in keeping with American democracy. Nixon was introduced by C. R. Brandon, program chairman. Earlier in the meeting M. A. Gauer reported on his recent trip to the American Association of School Administrators convention at St. Louis. Auto Crash Injures Two Anaheim Boys Two young Anaheim boys were slightly injured in a collision between automobiles driven by two other youths yesterday afternoon, according to police records. Those hurt were Edward Heinz, 15, of 1224 N Palm street, and David Ratcliffe, 13, of North Emily street. Cars involved in the collision, which occurred at 6:13 o'clock last night near the intersection of Center and West streets, were driven by John Arnold Heinz, 16, and Richard Lloyd Monroe, 18, of 1222 Pearl street, investigating officers reported. Fremont junior high school tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the school auditorium. A matinee performance is being given this afternoon for students. Book for the production was written by Miss W. Ethel Campbell, music supervisor for the school, while the music is taken from various light operas and grand operas. There will be a prologue and three acts, with the second act including two scenes. Some of the world's most famous and popular operatic selections will be presented by student singers. Taking part in the performance are members of the Trouveres, the glee club, the string ensemble and the orchestra. Pair Admit Lottery Charges; Pay Fines William Hale and Dale Schmidt pleaded guilty Saturday before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of conducting a lottery and paid fines of $300. They were also given suspended sentences of six months in jail. The charges to which the men pleaded guilty were reductions from previous accusations of bookmaking which had been filed against them at the time of their arrests some time ago. Anaheim Fans go to San Fernando Today A large delegation of Anaheim residents went to San Fernando today to witness the return game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Seattle Rainiers and to dedicated San Fernando's new baseball park. The color guard and buglers from St. Catherine's Military school participated in the dedicatory ceremonies.