anaheim-gazette 1940-04-11

World News Paragraphs RECALCITRANT "REDS" JAILED FOR CONTEMPT WASHINGTON—Arrest of two Boston communist party leaders, Philip Frankfeld and Thomas F. P. O'Dea, for contempt because of their refusal to answer committee questions, was announced Friday by the Dies committee. JOINT PARLIAMENT OF ALLIES MENTIONED LONDON—The possibility of a joint parliament to cap growing British-French unity was mentioned Friday as the Allies drove forward with their plans to buy up German markets they cannot bottle up by a blockade. SEDITIOUS CONSPIRACY TRIAL IS STARTED NEW YORK—The federal government Friday opened its case against 17 men charged with sedition conspiracy. Eleven men and one woman sat on the federal court jury hearing the case. MOVE BLASTS RADICALISM WASHINGTON — Rep. Jerry Voohis (D), Calif., announced here Saturday that he would introduce a bill requiring all communist and fascist groups in the nation to file detailed public reports with the state department of their activities and membership. SENATE APPROVES U. S. TRADE POLICY WASHINGTON — The senate ANAH VOLUME LXX ANAH Mayor for Anaheim to be Named Next Monday Night New City Council to Reorganize During Special Session; Routine Business Handled by Board Tuesday A mayor for the city of Anaheim for the coming two years will be elected next Monday evening when the newly-elected city council meets to organize. The meeting of the retiring council is scheduled for 6:30 o'clock, and will be followed shortly by re-organization. Retirement of Mayor Charles H. Mann from the council makes it necessary to elect a new chairman of the board. Experienced members of the council include Leo J. Sheridan. Cast for Pageant Nearly Completed More Musicians Are Needed For Events; Script is Entirely Written Casting of all episodes of the pageant is nearly completed and rehearsals of all groups will be under way in a short time, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, director, reported to the executive council of the Anaheim Pageant associat... MOVE BEASTS RADICALISM WASHINGTON — Rep. Jerry Voohis (D), Calif., announced here Saturday that he would introduce a bill requiring all communist and fascist groups in the nation to file detailed public reports with the state department of their activities and membership. SENATE APPROVES U. S. TRADE POLICY WASHINGTON — The senate late Friday voted 42 to 37 to continue for three years the federal reciprocal trade agreements. Observers Saturday said that the program probably would become an issue of the presidential campaign this year. PHILBRICK RESIGNS AS DEPARTMENT HEAD SACRAMENTO — Gov. Culbert Olson Monday announced the resignation of Howard R. Philbrick, director of motor vehicles. Philbrick was a central figure in the legislative investigation into the placing of a dictagraph in Assembly Speaker Gordon Garland's hotel room here. His resignation will be effective April 15. NORWAY PROTESTS LAXING OF MINES. OLSO — The government of Norway Monday protested forcefully action of Great Britain and France in laying mines in Norwegian territorial waters. Violation of international law was charged. NAVY BATTLE RAGES IN NORTH SEA OLSO — Three nazi merchant ships and one of two U-boats that battled a British warship were sunk Monday as the British navy struck at German supply lines deep in the Skagerrak! ALLIES RUSH AID TO NORWEGIANS LONDON—That Great Britain and France were rushing "full aid" to Norway was announced Tuesday by Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The announcement came as the result of German occupation of Denmark and vital points on the Norwegian coast. The Danes did not resist the penetration of the nazi forces. BALKAN AREA THREATENED BELGRADE—The German government, it was reported Tuesday, has demanded that Yugoslavia. More Musicians Are Needed For Events; Script is Entirely Written Casting of all episodes of the pageant is nearly completed and rehearsals of all groups will be under way in a short time, the Rev. D. Howard Dow, director, reported to the executive council of the Anaheim Pageant association yesterday afternoon. Tickets for the event, which will be staged May 2 and 3 at the high school auditorium, will go on sale soon, it was said. The script is entirely written, the Rev. Dow said. At present, the various dancing groups are rehearsing under the direction of Mrs. Lenoir Richards-Martin, and those taking part in the singing portions of the production met for the first time with Mrs. Walter Ross last Tuesday. Singers are Needed A few additional persons are needed for the chorus work, the director said. Practice for the singing groups will be held on Monday nights in the future, at the parish hall of St. Michael's Episcopal church. The Rev. Dow reported to the council that there will be need for two or three wardrobe missresses and a group of persons to take care of make-up for the cast. He asked that any residents of the city who would like to assist in the production in those functions to report to the pageant's headquarters at 116 S. Los Angeles street. John A. Morgan reported that folders telling of the coming pageant have been prepared and distributed to all the service clubs, organizations and churches of the city. He also presented for approval a card which will bear a photograph of Miss Florence Backs, "Spirit of Anaheim" for the pageant, and descriptive material which will be mailed outside the city. Group Will Meet At Pioneer House Membership meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association next Thursday morning will be held at the Pioneer House on North West street, with the D.A.R. Before adjourning site due, the old council will canvass the vote of last Tuesday's election, count the 17 absentee ballots, pass resolution declaring the results of the election and install the new officers. As soon as the board adjourns, City Clerk Charles Griffith will call the new board to order for the purpose of electing a mayor and transacting any other business which might come before it. Auditor's Salary Set During its meeting last Tuesday night, the council passed a resolution setting the salary of the city auditor at $160 a month, to become effective when the newly-elected treasurer (Tuma) qualifies for office. For the past year, Miit Beatrice Miller has served as booster and auditor. Ordinance No. 631, granting variance to the zoning ordinance to give legality to certain phases of the plans for the new subdivision on the Koeffler trail was passed. Bids to be Sought The council also authorizes Clerk Griffith to call for bids on cast iron water pipe, which will be used in laying water mains along La Verne, Pine and Jar streets in the new subdivision be opened by A. E. Hart, and Sabina street, north of Sycamore street, in Fred Sidebottom's subdivision. Proposed amendments to fire prevention ordinance were referred to the ordinance committee. The changes are proposed by the American Petroleum Institute to conform to the system has developed and which is in use in many cities. Monthly reports from various departments in the city administration for activity during March were received and read at the council. Kiwanis Speaker Decries Statism Advocating that statism be stopped off by alert attention of citizens to their elected officials' views on monopolistic governmental control John J. Miller addressed Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis Council on "Encroachment of Government on Individual Enterprise in California." BALKAN AREA THREATENED BELGRADE—The German government, it was reported Tuesday, has demanded that Zugoslavia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Rumania accept German river police along the entire length of the Danube river to secure this vital supply route for Germany. ALLIED, GERMAN NAVIES IN MAJOR SEA BATTLE NEW YORK—NBC yesterday quoted a short-wave broadcast from London as saying that the British and Germany navies were engaged in a major battle in the North Sea, and that British naval units had forced the Skagerrak. ROOSEVELT EXTENDS "COMBAT AREAS" WASHINGTON—Waters around all of Scandinavia and certain Arctic harbors in Russia was included in the New U.S. definition of combat areas, made public yesterday by President Roosevelt. CORONER'S JURY EXONERATES GIRL LOS ANGELES—A coroner's jury Tuesday exonerated Chloe Davis 11, of responsibility for the deaths of her mother, two sisters and brother. EMBARGO PLACED ON EXPORTS TO DENMARK LONDON—Great Britain yesterday imposed an embargo on all exports to Denmark. Group Will Meet At Pioneer House Membership meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association next Thursday morning will be held at the Pioneer House on North West street, with the D.A.R. in charge of serving the breakfast, it was decided this morning by directors of the association. President John W. Price this morning selected as a nominating committee Everett M. Cone, L. C. Herron and H. E. W. Barnes. They will report at the first meeting in May, with election slated for the second meeting. June 1 was named as the start of the new fiscal year. The association will also donate a silver bowl as a prize at the Ebell club's flower show to be held at the Ebell clubhouse on May 1 and 2. Drunken Driver is Sentenced to Jail Arrested several blocks from an accident which police believe he was involved in, Henry E. Delaney, 25, of 130 River street, Orange, was booked on drunk driving charge at 8:10 o'clock Sunday evening. The mishap occurred in the 600 block on South Los Angeles street. Driver of the second car was E. M. Bowler, 537 S. Zeyn street. Delaney pleaded guilty Monday before City Judge Frank Tausch and was given the alternative of paying a fine of $150 or spending 75 days in the county jail. He chose the jail sentence. Advocating that statism be stopped off by alert attention of citizens to their elected officials' views on monopolistic governmental control, John J. Miller addressed Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis council on "Encroachment of Government on Individual Enterprise in California." Citing European countries as examples, Miller outlined the processes of statism and said its crosachment on free enterprise glacier-like in its slowness and surety and power. "Statism moves in first by relation, then control, and then government ownership and operation of business, art, industry, agriculture, and religion," Miller said. "The end is complete bureaucratic control, that is state monopoly." This is no wild dream. "Nation after nation in Europe has lost its rights of individual enterprise only to wake up late under statism and unstatism there can be no freedom enterprise." John Price was program chief of the day. Joe Coll reported on the district meet at Fullerton Monday night and Rev. D. Howard Dow spoke briefly on the Anaheim historical page to be given May 2 and 3. List of Newcomers to Analyze are included on the list prepared early this week by the Analy Chamber of Commerce. They include J. M. Johnson, 321 N. Angeles; R. E. Ostrom, 413 S. Angeles; N. J. Emmons, 244 Center; Burl Ray, 821 S. Claud F. R. Gregory, 503 E. Broad T. H. Hagland, 422 W. South, Jack Walbridge, 327 S. Claud ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1940 Victorious Candidates CHARLES E. GRIFFITH RAY VAN WAGONER CHARLES A. PEARSON New Business is Planned for City Staar's Orange Gardens to Feature Citrus Trees and Dinners The charm of California citrus and other subtropical fruits will be the keystone upon which will be built a new business for Anaheim at Harbor boulevard and Stanton Resident Held for Murder Anastacio Arias Arrested Result of Death of Gregorio Avalos Anastacio Arias, 52, of Stanton today faces a charge of murder the result of the death of Tuesday morning of Gregorio Avalos, 50, also of Stanton. Planned for City Staar's Orange Gardens to Feature Citrus Trees and Dinners The charm of California citrus and other subtropical fruits will be the keystone upon which will be built a new business for Anaheim at Harbor boulevard and Ball road. The location is a part of an orange grove, and trees are now being pulled to be replaced with other various citrus and subtropical fruits, making a garden of odd varieties, many of which are not now known, to California growers. Operations will begin about June 1, under the name of Staar's Orange Gardens. Ground space, 200 feet facing Harbor boulevard, as just been purchased through Edward Wagner of Anaheim; additional space for expansion has been reserved to the south. Work Starts Soon First unit of the structure, which will be in the early California style with roomy front porch and rear patio, will be started as soon as the ground is cleared. V. J. Anderson is the general contractor. The building will contain a large main dining hall, with stone finished fireplace in the center of the rear wall, and knotty pine beams; a private dining room in the south wing; lounge and gift shop in the north wing to feature gift boxes of fruits, and other articles of citrus interest excelsively; a modern kitchen will be in a wing at the south end of building. L. H. Staar is one of the owners and will be manager of the entarprise. For 14 years he was with the Kress organization, seven years as manager of the Santa Ana store. To Glorify Orange “There are many places which are glorifying the fish, or the steak, or the berry and other eatables,” Starr said today. “Our thought is to glorify the orange and others of our California fruits. Two staples, chicken and ham, will be regularly on our menu; specials each day will be built around fruits—salads, desserts, pastries. (Continued on Page 6) Two Men Jailed For Petty Theft Old-Timers Mark 71st Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Porter of Orangethorpe Avenue Here 70 Years Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Porter quietly celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary at their ranch home on West Orangethorpe road last Friday. No elaborate observance was planned because Mr. Porter is recovering from a recent attack of influenza and Mrs. Porter is still bedridden as the result of a broken leg. The Porters came to California from Texas with a caravan of relatives, leaving Bastrop, Texas, shortly after their marriage and arriving in Orange county in 1870. They have resided at their present address continuously since Twelve of their 15 children are still living and reside in northern Orange county. Film Shows Work of Census Bureau A motion picture showing phases of the federal census was shown at the monthly membership meeting of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce yesterday noon at the Elks clubhouse by Bob Bennett, public relations representative of the bureau of census. The picture was divided into several giving a general picture. Held for Murder Anastacio Arias Arrested Result of Death of Gregorio Avalos Anastacio Arias, 52, of Stanton today faces a charge of murder the result of the death of Tuesday morning of Gregorio Avalos, 50, also of Stanton. Avalos succumbed to wounds suffered early last March 27, according to sheriff's office ports. According to allegations Avalos and Arias had frequently over the use of nature lands in the Stanton near their homes. The argument centered on the question of whether cattle were to blame for damage to barley belonging to Tom B. Stanton rancher. Early Morning Fight The final argument occurred about 3 o'clock on the morning March 27, it is reported. Do the argument Avalos was stained in the left breast with a pen knife, sheriff's officers said. Avalos left the scene and family called the officers, it is ported. He was rushed to county hospital, where it was thought that his injury was serious. Meanwhile, Arias to the sheriff's office and Deputy Jailer Carl Pryor he vowed to report a quarrel. His ear was swollen and bleeding there was a lump on his neck said. "Defended Myself" Arias is quoted by office having declared that Arias struck him with a black jacket of some kind and "then fended myself with the knife." Arias was arrested at that on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, but the charge was missed by the district attorney office when it appeared Avalos would recover. Speaker Outline: Balkan Situation The Balkan countries are part they play in Europe with theme of a talk given by Calvin Flint of Santa Ana college at Monday's meeting the Anaheim Rotary club was introduced by M. A. C program chairman of the Two Men Jailed For Petty Theft Two Anaheim men are in the county jail today serving sentences of 90 days each after having pleaded guilty last Monday to petty theft charges. They are Abel Armendarez, 25, of 319 S. Los Angeles street, Apt. 6, and Rudy Morales, 22, of 125-B W. Santa Ana street. Arrested Saturday morning, the men confessed to stealing an automobile radiator from the American Auto Wrecking company's yards, 501 S. Los Angeles street, Friday night. The radiator was valued at $10. They were sentenced by City Judge Frank Tausch Monday morning. Owner of Dwelling Is Held to Answer Mrs. Mae Shellenberger was held to answer in superior court to charges of permitting premises she owns at 810½ N. Lemon street to be used for bookmaking purpose at the close of a preliminary examination conducted in City Judge Frank Tausch's court Saturday. Bill Hale and Dale Schmid, arrested in a raid at the Lemon street house some time ago, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and paid fines of $300 each about six weeks ago. of Census Bureau A motion picture showing phases of the federal census was shown at the monthly membership meeting of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce yesterday noon at the Elks clubhouse by Bob Bennett, public relations representative of the bureau of census. The picture was divided into four parts, giving a general picture of the work involved in the census, and specific information of the population, agricultural and housing censuses. The census is necessary, it was pointed out, because of the changing conditions in total population, agricultural production and housing conditions. Also displayed was a completed census schedule card. Stickers Boosting Oranges Available Windshield stickers carrying the slogan "Have you had your orange juice today?" are now being distributed by Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. The stickers are attractively printed in orange, green and blue and also bear the words "Anaheim, California." Wrecking Yards are Entered by Thieves Twelve automobile radiators were stolen from the Curran Wrecking yards on North Los Angeles street about 8 o'clock last night, according to Anaheim police reports. Entry to the yards was made by cutting a hole in the fence, police said. Speaker Outlines Balkan Situation The Balkan countries are part they play in Europe with theme of a talk given by Calvin Flint of Santa Ana college at Monday's meeting the Anaheim Rotary club was introduced by M. A. C. program chairman of the Dean Flint drew on his personal experiences in the Balkans to form his listeners that traded religious, racial and culturalferences are barriers to demons in those states. Each is too to be a self-sustaining unit said, and must unite to escaping dominated by a major President P. J. Weisel was sented with a gavel during business meeting by Otto K. president of the Laguna Rotary club. Officers Elected By Toastmaster Robert Morter was electedident of the Anaheim Toastr club during its regular m Tuesday night. He succeeds Marten. Other new officers were Charles Greenwood president; Walter Taylor, tary-treasurer, and Eldon sergeant at arms. Speakers on the program Millard Parks, Earl E. John Kennedy, Morter and Hedstrom. Individual critic Hauck, Marten and Green with Dr. M. M. Henderson critic and Arval Morris critic. 1940 NUMBER 25 Pearson and Van Wagoner Win Seats on City Council Treasurer's Position Goes to A. G. Tuma By Wide Margin Over Opponents; Griffith's Vote Heavy Sweeping to victory by large margins, Charles A. Pearson and Ray Van Wagoner were Tuesday elected to the Anaheim city council for terms of four years and A. G. Tuma was named city treasurer for a similar period. City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, running unopposed received a complimentary vote of 2351. A 46 per cent vote was cast throughout the city, with 2883 of the 6297 registered voters going to the polls. In addition, there were 17 absentee votes. Pearson, the only incumbent in the contests with the exception of Griffith, led all candidates for a contested office. He received a total of 1731 votes, with Van Wagoner close behind with 1620 votes. Defeated in the race for councilman were B. A. "Barney" Stoffel, John Kellenberger, Jr., and John H. Mattys. Stoffel received 1030 votes, followed by Kellenberger with 717 and Mattys with a total of 404 votes. Tuma Easy Winner Tuma more than doubled the vote of his nearest competitor, Herman Schindler, tallying 1151 to Schindler's 443. Three others were bunched fairly closely behind Schindler, with Mrs. Jose- Trial of Gun Club Nears Completion Defense Testimony Expected To End This Afternoon In Justice Court Defense testimony in the trial of the Farmers Gun club on charges of wasting water in violation of a county ordinance may be completed in the Anaheim justice court today, with arguments by counsel to follow before the case goes to the jury. Held for Murder Castacio Arias Arrested as Result of Death of Gregorio Avalos Castacio Arias, 52, of Stanton, faces a charge of murder as result of the death early morning of Gregorio Avalos, 50, also of Stanton. Avalos succumbed to knife hands suffered early last March according to sheriff's office reports. According to allegations, Avalos and Arias had argued frequently over the use of pass lands in the Stanton area near their homes. The argument erased on the question of whose he were to blame for damage harley belonging to Tom Bock,inton rancher. Early Morning Fight The final argument occurred at 3 o'clock on the morning of March 27, it is reported. During Argument, Avalos was stabbed the left breast with a pocket knife, sheriff's officers said. Avalos left the scene and his family called the officers, it is reported. He was rushed to the city hospital, where it was first sight that his injury was not serious. Meanwhile, Arias went the sheriff's office and told Deputy Jailer Carl Pryor he wanted to report a quarrel. His left arm was swollen and bleeding and he was a lump on his neck, it is "Defended Myself" Arias is quoted by officers as being declared that Avalos kick him with a black jack or two of some kind and "then I deed myself with the knife." Arias was arrested at that time on a charge of assault with a dead weapon, but the charge was discharged by the district attorney's office when it appeared that Avalos would recover. Speaker Outlines Balkan Situation The Balkan countries and the rest they play in Europe was the time of a talk given by Dean Kevin Flint of Santa Ana junior college at Monday's meeting of Anaheim Rotary club. He was introduced by M. A. Gauer, program chairman of the day. Defeated in the race for councilman were B. A. "Barney" Stoffel, John Kellenberger, jr., and John H. Mattys. Stoffel received 1030 votes, followed by Kellenberger with 717 and Mattys with a total of 404 votes. Tuma Easy Winner Tuma more than doubled the vote of his nearest competitor, Herman Schindler, tallying 1151 to Schindler's 443. Three others were bunched fairly closely behind Schindler, with Mrs. Josephine A. Fulfer receiving 392 votes, Victor W. La Mont 316 and Mrs. Eva Boyd 301. Charles W. Austin trailed with 192 votes. Pearson was high man in seven of the eight precincts and was second high in the remaining voting district, Precinct "E". Van Wagoner closely followed Pearson in each of the precincts, dropping to third in Precinct "E" which was carried by Stoffel by a narrow margin of six votes over Pearson. Leads All Precincts Tuma led every precinct in the treasurer's race, with Schindler and Mrs. Fulfer finishing second in three precincts each. Albert Brunet received a write-in vote in Precinct "D". The vote by precincts for councilman follows: Precinct "A" — Pearson 265; Van Wagoner 239; Stoffel 111; Kellenberger 74; Mattys 44. Precinct "B"—Pearson 196; Van Wagoner 181; Stoffel 92; Kellenberger 65; Mattys 33. Precinct "C"—Pearson 229; Van Wagoner 241; Stoffel 182; Kellenberger 86; Mattys 44. Precinct "D"—Pearson 170; Van Wagoner 155; Stoffel 110; Kellenberger 85; Mattys 59. Precinct "E"—Stoffel 145; Pearson 139; Van Wagoner 123; Kellenberger 102; Mattys 85. Precinct "F"—Pearson 173; Van Wagoner 148; Stoffel 134; Kellenberger 111; Mattys 49. Precinct "G"—Pearson 305; Van Wagoner 297; Stoffel 142; Kellenberger 79; Mattys 41. Precinct "H"—Pearson 254; Van Wagoner 236; Stoffel 122; Kellenberger 83; Mattys 41. Treasurer Votes Vote by precincts for treasurer follows: Precinct "A" — Tuma 124; Schindler 72; LaMont 63; Fulfer, 50; Boyd 36; Austin 26. Precinct "B"—Tuma 139; Fulfer, 38; Boyd 33; Schindler 31; LaMont 26; Austin 18. Precinct "C"—Tuma 106; Fulfer, 82; LaMont 72; Schindler 67; Austin 43; Boyd 31. Defense Testimony Expected To End This Afternoon In Justice Court Defense testimony in the trial of the Farmers Gun club on charges of wasting water in violation of a county ordinance may be completed in the Anaheim justice court today, with arguments by counsel to follow before the case goes to the jury. The trial opened in Justice Charles Kuchel's court Monday morning, with most of the day being devoted to the selection of a jury. Those sworn in as jurors are Mrs. Frances Millings, Mrs. Velma Pomeroy, Otto Schaffer, Lloyd Burdick, Mrs. Hettie J. J. Shields, Hugo Strodthoff, J. B. Hasty, P. C. Huddleston, Robert Koontz, Mrs. Freida Hedges, Mrs. Clara Quarton and L. R. Campbell. Charges Withdrawn The state then moved for dismissal of the charges against H. A. Havener, William Cree and W. E. Stout, officials of the club, for the purpose of using them as witnesses for the state. The prosecution then called B. J. Smith, Cree and W. K. Hillyard to the witness stand before the day ended. Tuesday morning the jury was taken to view the gun club, and upon their return heard testimony for the state by P. B. Hardin, A. C. Eklund, Harold Boyce, R. A. Chaffee, Stout and Vernon Heil. Evidence offered by these men concluded the state's case. Late in the day the defense asked for an instructed verdict of acquittal, a plea which was denied Wednesday morning by Justice Kuchel. Defense witnesses who testified yesterday were Frederick Finkle, C. R. Browning and Charles D. Samuels. It is expected that the case will go to the jury sometime tomorrow. Life Term Faced By James Sweet Two concurrent sentences of from one year to life in San Quentin prison were ordered for James Sweet, 23, of Anaheim, last Friday by Superior Judge Harry C. Westover. Sweet, who had confessed to molesting two Anaheim girls, aged 10 and 8, was denied probation by Judge Westover. A few minutes later, Mrs. Amy Troop, 18, was sentenced to a year Speaker Outlines Balkan Situation The Balkan countries and the treat they play in Europe was the name of a talk given by Dean Kevin Flint of Santa Ana junior college at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. He is introduced by M. A. Gauer, gram chairman of the day. Dean Flint drew on his personal experiences in the Balkans to inmim his listeners that traditional ugious, racial and cultural diffenences are barriers to democracy those states. Each is too small to be a self-sustaining unit, he had, and must unite to escape bedominated by a major power. President P. J. Weisel was pretained with a gavel during the business meeting by Otto Kanoke, president of the Laguna Beach Rotary club. Officers Elected By Toastmasters Robert Morter was elected presenent of the Anaheim Toastmasters club during its regular meeting Tuesday night. He succeeds Royal arten. Other new officers nameled were Charles Greenwood, vice resident; Walter Taylor, secrery-treasurer, and Eldon Hauck, urgent at arms. Speakers on the program were Willard Parks, Earl E. Smith, John Kennedy, Morter and George edstrom. Individual critics were Marten and Greenwood, with Dr. M. M. Henderson general citic and Arval Morris diction citic. Treasurer Votes Vote by precincts for treasurer follows: Precinct "A" — Tuma 124; Schindler 72; LaMont 63; Fulfer 50; Boyd 36; Austin 26. Precinct "B"—Tuma 139; Fulfer 38; Boyd 33; Schindler 31; LaMont 26; Austin 18. Precinct "C"—Tuma 106; Fulfer 82; LaMont 72; Schindler 67; Austin 43; Boyd 31. Precinct "D"—Tuma 131; Boyd 47; Schindler 45; LaMont 33; Fulfer 20; Austin 17; Brunet 1. Precinct "E" — Tuma 171; Schindler 37; Boyd 35; Fulfer 31; LaMont 21; Austin 16. Precinct "F"—Tuma 114; Boyd 66; Schindler 58; Fulfer 37; LaMont 21; Austin 18. Precinct "G"—Tuma 214; Fulfer 81; Schindler 62; LaMont 43; Boyd 22; Austin 19. Precinct "H" — Tuma 152; Schindler 71; Fulfer 53; LaMont 37; Austin 35; Boyd 31. Ramirez is Held to Answer on Charge Jesus Ramirez of Atwood was held to answer in superior court on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing conducted last Saturday morning before City Judge Frank Tausch. Ahlers Ranch Scene of Fire on Tuesday Fire damage at the Otto Ahlers home on East South street Tuesday evening was limited to the pump house, tool shed and garage, according to Fire Chief R. Nyboe. The blaze started in an oil-heated chicken brooder, he said. By James Sweet Two concurrent sentences of from one year to life in San Quentin prison were ordered for James Sweet, 23, of Anaheim, last Friday by Superior Judge Harry C. Westover. Sweet, who had confessed to molesting two Anaheim girls, aged 10 and 8, was denied probation by Judge Westover. A few minutes later, Mrs. Amy Troop, 18, was sentenced to a year in jail for contributing to the delinquency of the girls, daughters of Mrs. Vivian Bearer, 30, who has pleaded guilty to a contributing charge and awaits trial. The sentence for Mrs. Troop will be suspended if arrangements can be made for her to go to her father at Windsor, Calif. Permit is Granted For New Residence Four building permits totaling in value $3500 were issued by the city during the past week. Largest of the permits went to Miss Jennie Matouk, who will construct a $2700 dwelling at 125 S. West street. G. J. Engelbert will make additions to a store at 403 S. Lemon street at a cost of $500. Maynard Thompson will build a $150 addition to a garage at 526 S. Illinois street. Albert E. Roberts will build a $150 store room at 618 N. Lemon street. SENTENCED TO JAIL Paul Hernandez, 31, of 1146 Parry street, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail this morning when he pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of disturbing the peace. He was arrested last night following a family argument.