anaheim-gazette 1940-04-18

World News Paragraphs RECIPROCAL TRADE MEASURE IS SIGNED WASHINGTON—The bill extending the reciprocal trade program for three years was signed Friday by President Roosevelt. He also praised congress for approving extension of the program. NORWEGIAN KING REFUSES RECOGNITION OSLO—King Haakan Friday refused to recognize the new puppet regime established in Norway by the Nazis under the leadership of Vidkun Quisling and ordered police to arrest all members of the puppet government. BALKANS FEAR THREAT OF SWIFT NAZI STROKE BUCHAREST—Fears that German-Rumanian trade relations are nearing a crisis were expressed here Saturday as Rumania suspended the loading of freight cars for the Reich. NATIONAL DEFENSE WORRIES LEGISLATORS WASHINGTON—An increase of $93,000,000 in army and navy budgets was seen as a possibility here as spread of the war again brought national defense to the forefront of congressional problems. PRESIDENT CAUTIONS 21 LATIN COUNTRIES WASHINGTON—The 21 American republics can keep open the way to eventual peace "only if we are prepared to meet force with force if challenge is ever made," President Franklin D. Roosevelt Pageant Tickets Go On Sale Today Throughout City Reserved Seats for Evening Performance Available In Anaheim Stores Tickets for the evening performance, on May 3, of the Historical Pageant of Anaheim have been placed on sale at most of the downtown business houses, it was reported yesterday at the meeting of the association's executive council by George Henry. Tickets now available must be exchanged for regular reserved seat tickets either at the box office at the Anaheim union high school auditorium or at Heying's drug store, Los Angeles and Center streets. Exchanges may be made beginning May 1. Reserved seat tickets for the matinee performance on May 2 will be available within a few days, it was announced. Court is Selected Second important announcement at yesterday's meeting was the final selection of a group of court attendants for Miss Florence Backs, "Spirit of Anaheim" for the pageant. Those chosen, each of whom is a lineal descendant of original settlers in Anaheim, are Miss Lois Boege, Miss Evelyn Brunsworth, Miss Elizabeth Ann Anaheim Concern May Build Plant Mutual Citrus Products Co. Introduces New Drink; Juice Advertised PRESIDENT CAUTIONS 21 LATIN COUNTRIES WASHINGTON—The 21 American republics can keep open the way to eventual peace "only if we are prepared to meet force with force if challenge is ever made," President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared here Monday while speaking before the governing board of the Pan-American Union. BRITISH LAND TROOPS IN NORWAY LONDON—That British soldiers had been landed in Norway to press the war against the German invaders was announced here Monday by a war office-admiralty communique. NAZIS TO USE AIR BASES IN NORWAY BERLIN—Germany henceforth will use the Norwegian coast as a base for aerial and submarine attacks against the British Isles, authorized German quarters announced Monday. PRODUCE TRUCK STRIKE IN LOS ANGELES ENDS LOS ANGELES—An A. F. L. teamsters' strike against the city's three largest produce centers ended early Monday when the union voted to submit a wage increase demand to arbitration. NETHERLANDS IS CAUTIOUS OF INVASION THE HAGUE—Special defense measures were taken in both The Netherlands and Belgium Monday, but they were closed guarded as military secrets. BRITISH CAPTURE FAROE ISLANDS LONDON—Landing of troops in the Danish Faroe Islands was announced Tuesday by Prime Minister Chamberlain who declared at the same time that Britain is resolved to "crush" Germany. NAZI ARMY MISSION WELCOMED IN ITALY ROME—High Italian army officers and members of the government Tuesday welcomed a German military mission. The Nazis were expected to confer with the Italian general staff and to visit various army centers. Court is Selected Second important announcement at yesterday's meeting was the final selection of a group of court attendants for Miss Florence Backs, "Spirit of Anaheim" for the pageant. Those chosen, each of whom is a lineal descendant of original settlers in Anaheim, are Miss Lois Boege, Miss Evelyn Brunsworth, Miss Elizabeth Ann Carroll, Miss Marie Louise Clark, Miss Marjorie Clark and Mrs. Florence Eymann Heffron. Rehearsals of the various groups are now being held, it was declared by the Rev. D. Howard Dow, director of the pageant. It is expected that the various episodes will be coordinated during the latter part of next week, with any revisions necessary to be made at that time. Pioneer House to Open Miss Elenora A. Parker, regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, announced this morning that her organization has voted to open the Pioneer House on North West street from 10:30 o'clock until 3 o'clock on Thursday, May 2. This is being done to give out-of-town visitors a place to rest until the matinee performance starts. Miss Parker also accepted an appointment to assist in acquiring costumes needed for the production. First Session is Held by Council Mayor Charles A. Pearson resigned from the planning commission, but did not appoint his successor. Miss Beatrice Miller presented her final report as city treasurer, up to an including April 15. Notification of renewal for one year of the police radio license was received. A temporary finance committee comprised of Councilmen F. A. Yungbluth, Leo J. Sheridan and M. W. Martinet, jr., was named by Mayor Pearson. The Orange County League of Municipalities will meet at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse next Thursday night for its regular April meeting. Control of Relief Anaheim Concern May Build Plant Mutual Citrus Products Co. Introduces New Drink; Juice Advertised Construction in Anaheim of a large bottling plant to handle "Ap-Ale," Mutual Citrus Products company's new apple juice drink, is a possibility, it was reported this morning by A. W. Young, company official, when he spoke before members of the Anaheim Merchants association at the Marigold cafe. Public reception of the new drink will determine whether the plant is built here, Young said. The new product is now being bottled and distributed by outside concerns principally although the Anaheim company is handling distribution in Orange county. New Drink Served "Ap-Ale" is an outgrowth of Mutual Citrus Products company's efforts to keep its plant here running to capacity throughout the year. It was developed as a part of the process of producing pectin from apple pumis during the period of the year when citrus fruits are not available for that purpose, Young said. Basic materials are shipped to Anaheim from the company's apple plant at Olympia, Washington. The drink was served at the breakfast this morning. Young also spoke briefly of the recent introduction to housewives of the company's powdered lemon juice which had previously been sold primarily to the baking industry. He also called attention to the advertising in today's Los Angeles Times, which is done in color and printed with new perfumed ink having the aroma of lemons. New Members Introduced as new members of the association this morning were Bob Shaw, who recently purchased Herb Eldred's service station; Joe Braden, new owner of the Pacific Health Food store; and Frank Sesma, owner of the French laundry. L. H. Hoskins spoke briefly or the proposed Orange Week event June 2 to 8, and Oscar Renner called attention to the fact that a NAZI ARMY MISSION WELCOMED IN ITALY ROME—High Italian army officers and members of the government Tuesday welcomed a German military mission. The Nazis were expected to confer with the Italian general staff and to visit various army centers. PRESERVE STATUS QUO OF DUTCH EAST INDIES WASHINGTON — The United States today told all nations, particularly Japan, that the status quo of the Netherlands East Indies must be preserved. Lack of Evidence Brings Dismissal Because evidence available was not sufficient to win a conviction, contemplated murder charges against Anastacio Arias, 52, of Stanton, confessed slayer of Gregirio Avalos, 50, were dropped, it was announced Friday by District Attorney George F. Holden. The decision was reached followed a conference of sheriff's officers and district attorney's officers late Thursday, after a coroner's jury had named Arias as the man who caused Avalos' death. The inquest was held at the Hilgenfeld mortuary here. It was announced that no death-bed statement was taken from Avalos before his death last Tuesday morning and that such a statement would be all the evidence permissible at a trial of Arias. Control of Relief By Counties Urged Return of the administration of relief in California to the counties was advocated Tuesday by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel in his talk before members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club. Relief is "not a partisan program or a political program," Kuchel said. The assemblyman traced the history of the relief problem in the state during the course of his talk and showed how politics have invaded State Relief administration. Dr. Herbert Planette, lieutenant governor of division four of the Kiwanis organization, paid his official visit to the club Tuesday. Wayne Baker Joins Navy During April Wayne Charles Baker of 704 North Olive street, Anaheim, is one of five Orange county young men who enlisted in the U.S. navy during the month of April from the Long Beach navy recruiting station. Others were Albert E. Veith of Huntington Beach, Rosario San Roman of Orange, Arley R. Owens of Garden Grove and James F. Sullivan of Midway City. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1940 Leading Role Participation in Orange Week is Considered Here Bocster Body Directors Are Told of Success of Fullerton Event Participation of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in county-wide "Orange Week" was discussed yesterday at the meeting of the board of directors at the Marigold cafe, with two outside speakers presenting information regarding the event. First of the speakers was David Clark, chairman of the Orange week committee for the Fullerton Junior Chamber of Commerce. He outlined briefly the plans being developed by his organization for the event which will open on June 2 and close on June 8. His offer to send Secretary John A. Morgan complete details of the program to be presented at Fullerton was accepted by the board. FLORENCE BACKS Florence Backs, shown descendant of Anaheim takes a leading part in orical Pageant of Ana-be staged at the high May 2 and 3. Heim Concern Day Build Plant Citrus Products Co.roduces New Drink; juice Advertised County Farmers Schedule Annual Meeting Tuesday Annual membership meeting of the Associated Farmers of Orange county will be held next Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Women's clubhouse in Orange, it has been announced by Secretary George A. Graham. Reservations must be made not later than Saturday. C. B. Hutchinson, dean and director of the college of agriculture, University of California, will be the speaker of the evening. He has chosen as his subject, "The Dignity of Farming." Because accommodations are not available for all who may wish to attend the meeting, the Associated Farmers have arranged to broadcast Dean Hutchinson's address over Station KVOE at 7:45 o'clock, Graham announced. Jury Discharged Without Verdict Week-Long Trial Comes to Inconclusive End in Justice Court High School Gym Project Granted Government Help Allotment cf $28,986 Give By WPA for Erection of Final Building Federal funds for the completion of the gymnasium projects. Anaheim union high school is definitely forthcoming, according to a telegram received last Friday by Superintendent J. A. Clay from Congressman Harry Sheppard, who said he had been advised by the Works Program Administration that the project had received presidential approval. The federal government is allowing $28,986 to the school district to cover 60 per cent of the cost constructing a shower and lock room building and bleachers, able to finish the exterior and interior surfaces of gymnasium building. The remaining 40 per cent, $19,324, will be provided by the high school district. 141x54 Feet in Size The structure will be erected on the north side of the new basketball pavilion. It will cover an area 141 by 54 feet and will be of Class A, reinforced concrete and steel construction. Within the building will be shower and locker room for boys having an area of 42 by 90 feet. He reception of the new plant determine whether the built here, Young said. The product is now being distributed by outside principally although the company is handling on in Orange county. New Drink Served "he" is an outgrowth of Citrus Products company's keep its plant here run-capacity throughout the was developed as a part process of producing pectin apple pumis during the of the year when citrus not available for that Young said. Basic material shipped to Anaheim from company's apple plant at Washington. The drinked at the breakfast this also spoke briefly of the introduction to housewives company's powdered lemon which had previously been nearly to the baking in. He also called attentoin advertising in today's Los Times, which is done in and printed with new perk having the aroma of New Members Culbert L. Olson To Visit County Governor Culbert L. Olson will make an official visit to Orange county next Wednesday. He will be guest at a public reception to be held at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, at four o'clock, to which the public is cordially invited. Mayors of the various communities in Orange county, have been invited to act as members of a special committee to welcome the governor to Orange county. A dinner will be held at 6:45 Morgan complete details of the program to be presented at Fullerton was accepted by the board. Cooperation Urged Clark reviewed also the first Orange week event which his organization staged last year and told of a similar project sponsored by the Santa Ana Junior Chamber of Commerce. He urged that the Anaheim booster body join with the two junior chambers of commerce to make the event a county-wide affair this year. The second speaker was Russell Simmons, member of the advertising department of the California Fruit Growers Exchange which works closely with local organizations sponsoring projects to promote sale of oranges. He expressed himself as favoring a sustained effort to promote the orange industry and praised an Orange week program as a good way to start. State-wide Event He also told the directors that the California State Junior Chamber of Commerce has shown interest in making Orange week a state-wide project and may assume the responsibility of sponsoring such an event. Simmons said that his organization aids in the promotion of Orange weeks without actually advertising the brands handled by the Exchange. Glen Hipes, manager of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association, was also present at the meeting. Stephen F. Gallagher was named to succeed Floyd McCracken as Anaheim representative on the executive board of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county. Directors discussed for some time the possibility of the organization of a Junior Chamber of Commerce here, but took no definite action. Culbert L. Olson To Visit County Governor Culbert L. Olson will make an official visit to Orange county next Wednesday. He will be guest at a public reception to be held at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, at four o'clock, to which the public is cordially invited. Mayors of the various communities in Orange county, have been invited to act as members of a special committee to welcome the governor to Orange county. A dinner will be held at 6:45 Graham announced. Jury Discharged Without Verdict Week-Long Trial Comes to Inconclusive End in Justice Court Unable to reach a verdict for 22 hours, the jury which last week heard testimony in the case against the Farmers' Gun club was discharged Saturday upon recommendation of both the district attorney's office and counsel for the defense. The jury began its deliberations at 11 o'clock Friday morning and remained locked up throughout the night. Its members were trying to determine whether the gun club was guilty or innocent of violating Orange county's ordinance pertaining to waste of water. Plans Injunctions The district attorney's office is planning to take out injunctions against each of the eight gun clubs involved in the original action, Assistant District Attorney Joel Ogle said immediately after the jury was discharged. Of the eight cases, only that against the Farmers' Gun club went to trial, the others being dismissed by the district attorney's office. "It will take about a year," Ogle said, "to gather all the necessary evidence. As soon as we have it, we are going to enter civil action against each and every club. We have been handicapped attempting to prosecute the case as a criminal action." Other clubs involved with the Farmers' Gun club are Bolsa Chica Gun club, Saamae Land and Water company, Bluebill Gun club, Blue Wing Shooting club, and Lomita Gun club. The trial started in the Anaheim justice court, with Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel on the bench, Monday morning of last week. Complaints against H. A. Havener, William Gree and W. E. Stout, officials of the club, were dismissed early in the trial. Aged Man Injured When Hit by Car Asa H. Squier, 90-year-old surfaces of gymnasium building. The remaining 40 per cent, $19.324, will be provided by the high school district. 141x54 Feet in Size The structure will be erected on the north side of the new basketball pavilion. It will cover an area 141 by 54 feet and will be Class A, reinforced concrete and steel construction. Within the building will be shower and locker room for boys having an area of 42 by 90 feet offices for coaches, dressing room for visiting athletic teams, quarrels for the school physician and toiletts, school officials said. Start May 22 May 22 has been set as the tentative date for start of construction work, according to A. Pibel, inspector on the gymnasium project from its start. By this time the project now under way will be completed, he said. It expected that about 10 months would be required for completion of the entire building. Bleachers accommodating a proximately 350 persons will erected beside the enclosed swimming pool on the west side of the gymnasium as part of the new project. Completion of the entire project will give Anaheim high school gymnasium facilities equal in size and efficiency to any in southern California, school officials believe. Accidents Injure Four in Anaheim Four persons were hurt, not seriously, in three accidents reported to Anaheim police Tuesday. One of the traffic mishaps also resulted in the arrest on Los Angeles motorist on charge of drunk driving and drunk. Franklin P. Green, 45, was man arrested. The car he was driving reportedly struck a parked car in the 100 block in No Palm street about 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night, injuring Mr Robert Quarton, an occupant Others in the car were Mr. Mrs. R.Wollenman. Green pleaded guilty before City Judge Fran Tausch to both charges and waived $500, with a 250-day alternative, and had his operation license revoked. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paige Yorba Linda were injured aboard 1:30 o'clock Tuesday noon w cars driven by Paige and M.. New Members Inced as new members of Association this morning were now, who recently purchased Eldred's service station;iden, new owner of the Health Food store, and Lesma, owner of the French Hoskins spoke briefly on closed Orange Week event, to 8, and Oscar Renner attention to the fact that a big day is scheduled during month. City May Pay For Prado Lands The county is faced with the city of having to pay the fine between awards made by sides county juries to owners in that county lands are being condemned due dam site and reservoir expenditures deemed necessary by the federal government. That information was filed by the county supervisory Friday from Lt. Col. M. Kelton, division chief of engineers in southern Cali- secretary of war and head army engineering corps will pass of what is necessary and able, it was added. "Awards by state courts are not only binding upon the United Col. Kelton wrote. The government had made an successful effort to take the lead by the county out of the state county court and have heard in federal district Los Angeles. Governor Culbert L. Olson will make an official visit to Orange county next Wednesday. He will be guest at a public reception to be held at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, at four o'clock, to which the public is cordially invited. Mayors of the various communities in Orange county, have been invited to act as members of a special committee to welcome the governor to Orange county. A dinner will be held at 6:45 o'clock in the First Christian church of Santa Ana. The dinner is sponsored by the Orange County Democratic association, assisted by the Orange County Democratic Central committee, and the Young Democrats of Orange county. Those who find it impossible to attend the dinner, are welcome to come and enjoy the program later. Angeleno Sentenced For Radiator Theft Arthur M. McCrosky, 36, of Los Angeles, arrested Friday night in connection with thefts of radiators from the Curran Wrecking yard on North Los Angeles street Wednesday night, pleaded guilty on a petty theft charge before City Judge Frank Tausch Saturday morning and was sentenced to six months in the county jail. FIVE NEWCOMERS Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to the city last week carries the names of five persons. They are D. L. Martin, 211 Melrose; A. F. Heybrook, 515 S. Janss; L. W. Thomas, 121 E. Alberta; Glenn Jones, 608 N. Claudina, and B. W. Enloe, 715 N. Philadelphia. Peace Charles Kuchel on the bench, Monday morning of last week. Complaints against H. A. Havener, William Gree and W. E. Stout, officials of the club, were dismissed early in the trial. Aged Man Injured When Hit by Car Asa H. Squier, 90-year-old resident, 201 N. Emily street, who was injured when struck by an automobile Friday night, is showing considerable improvement but is not yet out of danger, according to his daughter, Mrs. D. H. Van Meter. Squier is at the Fullerton general hospital. The aged man was injured when he was struck by a car driven by Dr. C. O. Patterson, 43, of 618 North Claudina street while he was walking across the intersection of Emily and Chartres street shortly after 7:30 o'clock Friday night. Dr. Patterson told police he was unable to see Squier until too late to avoid the accident. Squier sustained five broken ribs and a concussion of the brain, it was reported. Permit Granted for New Dwelling Here Permit for the construction of a dwelling and garage at a cost of $3600 was granted this week to Emil Dutzi by the city building department. The residence will be built at 812 North Helena street. A second permit was issued to William B. Moody for a $300 sunroom at 619 South Philadelphia street. Palm street about 8:30 o'clock Tuesday night, injuring Mr Robert Quarton, an occupant Others in the car were Mr. Mrs. R. Wollenman. Green pleased guilty before City Judge Fran Tausch to both charges and wifined $500, with a 250-day alternative, and had his operation license revoked. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paige, Yorba Linda were injured about 1:30 o'clock Tuesday noon when cars driven by Paige and Ms. Gauer, 212 North Helena strilled at the intersection of Broadway and Clementine street according to police reports. Howard Anderson of New Philadelphia street was slight hurt about 12:30 o'clock when fell from an automobile be driven by Joe Svogar, 16, of Ro-1, Buena Park, the latter report to police. The mishap occurred North Helena street. Saturday Last Day To Pay City Taxes Saturday is the last day paying Anaheim city taxes for 1939-40 without penalty, M Jean Barry, tax collector, announced this morning. Her office at the city hall will remain open until noon on Saturday. Burbank Motorist Faces Charge Here Glenn B. Miles, 26, of Burbank is at liberty under bail of pending his appearance in Anaheim city court on a charge driving while intoxicated. He arrested early Sunday morning the intersection of Manchester boulevard and Center street. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 Anaheim’s Mayor CHARLES A. PEARSON Charles A. Pearson, shown above, is the new mayor of the city of Anaheim. He was elected last Monday night when the new city council assembled for its organization meeting. Two Are Killed By Automobiles Small Girl and Elderly Man are Victims of Mishaps During Past Week Charles Pearson Is Named Mayor By City Council Charles H. Mann is Honored With His Wife as Old Board Adjourns Charles A. Pearson, re-elected last week Tuesday for his second full term on the city council, was unanimously elected mayor of Anaheim when the new council organized Monday night. Pearson succeeds Charles H. Mann, who declined to seek re-election to the board and who had served as mayor for eight years. Pearson's election climaxed a meeting during which high tribute was paid to the retiring mayor and Mrs. Charles H. Mann; the old council adjourned sine die, and the new board and city officers were sworn in. Mrs. Mann Honored After a resolution declaring the results of last Tuesday's election had been passed, Mrs. Mann was escorted to a place, beside her husband at the head of the council table. A resolution praising her was read and she was then presented a bouquet of roses by Rudolph Boysen, park superintendent, and a purse by Mrs. Charles A. Pearson, whose husband had escorted Mrs. Mann to her husband's side. Two Are Killed By Automobiles Small Girl and Elderly Man are Victims of Mishaps During Past Week A four-year-old girl and a 71-year-old man are counted among Orange county's total of 17 persons killed in traffic accidents since the first of the year, both having met death after being struck down by automobiles. The man, R. H. Sanker of 123 East Wilshire avenue, Fullerton, died Thursday night enroute to Orange county hospital after an automobile driven by Charles Humborg, 54, of 1341 Fern drive, Fullerton, had struck him at the intersection of Commonwealth and Malden avenues in the same city. According to reports, Sanker walked directly into the path of the car as he started across Commonwealth avenue. A coroner's jury subsequently exonerated Humborg of blame. Small Girl Killed Betty Satsuko Kajihara was the victim of a similar mishap Saturday morning, meeting instant death under the wheels of her father's car at Wright and Hazard streets, Garden Grove. The father, I. Kajihara, Japanese truck farmer, was backing his machine from the garage at the time, unaware that his daughter was in the path of the car, investigating officers reported. The child was rushed to the office of a Garden Grove physician, but was pronounced dead on arrival there. No inquest will be held, according to Coroner Earl Abbey. Seven Others Hurt Seven persons were hurt, one seriously, in two crashes reported to county officials during the week end. Most seriously injured was Remi Van der Linden, 28, of Huntington Beach. He was hurt when the stalled car he was pushing, operated by his companion, Miss Vera Luxton, was struck in the rear by a machine driven by Robert A. Jones, 19, of Long Beach, pinning the man between the two machines. Jones and his companion, Miss Barbara Irvine, 17, were also hurt. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on After a resolution declaring the results of last Tuesday's election had been passed, Mrs. Mann was escorted to a place beside her husband at the head of the council table. A resolution praising her was read and she was then presented a bouquet of roses by Rudolph Boysen, park superintendent, and a purse by Mrs. Charles A. Pearson, whose husband had escorted Mrs. Mann to her husband's side. Attention was then turned to Mayor Mann, who listened to the reading of a laudatory resolution and accepted gifts of a Gladstone bag and a ring. The former was presented by Councilman F. A. Yungbluth on behalf of the council and the latter was presented by Vard W. Hannum, light and water superintendent, on behalf of city employees and officials. Full text of the resolution is printed on an inside page of this issue. Council Adjourns Following the presentations to Mayor and Mrs. Mann, certificates of election were issued to the new officers and they were sworn into office. The old council then adjourned sine die. Immediately after City Clerk Charles E. Griffith called the new board to order Councilman Yungbluth nominated Leo J. Sheridan for mayor, but Sheridan declined the nomination and presented the name of Pearson. Nominations were immediately closed and Pearson was unanimously elected. The new mayor of Anaheim has served on the city council for five years having been appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late John Cook on March 12, 1935. He campaigned successfully for election in April, 1936, and is now starting his second full term on the council. Historian Speaks To Anaheim Lions Highlights in the history of Orange county were given at Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club by Terry Stephenson, Orange county treasurer, and historian. He told the origin of the Spanish land grants and traced ownership of the properties from the 1860's to the present time. Ray Ruth was program chairman of the day and introduced the speaker. Nancy Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Webb, daughter of Mr. Maximum Penalty Given to Mother Mrs. Vivian Bearer, 30-year-old Anaheim woman who pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of her two daughters, aged 10 and 8 years, was refused probation Friday by Superior Judge Harry C. Westover, and sentenced to two years in jail and a fine of $1000, the maximum penalty permitted under the law in such cases. If the fine is unpaid, it must be served out in jail at the rate of $2 per day. It was the first time the maximum penalty for contributing to the delinquency of minors had been administered in local courts, and was occasioned by the extremely revolting circumstances of the case, the court made known. Highlights in the history of Orange county were given at Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club by Terry Stephenson, Orange county treasurer, and historian. He told the origin of the Spanish land grants and traced ownership of the properties from the 1860's to the present time. Ray Ruth was program chairman of the day and introduced the speaker. Nancy Webb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Webb, and the Anaheim's club's representative in a statewide Lions speaking contest, was presented to the club members during the meeting. Guilt is Denied by Indicted Suspects Not guilty pleas to grand jury indictments charging bookmaking were entered by E. V. O'Dowd of Anaheim and three other men when they appeared before Superior Judge G. K. Scovel Friday. O'Dowd and George Seymour of Fullerton will face court trials before Superior Judge Franklin G. West on June 24. Grover Pounds and Elroy Critton, both of Huntington Beach, will go on trial before a jury in Judge Scovel's court on May 20. Brief Shower Adds .09 of Inch to Total Anaheim received .09 of an inch of rain during the brief storm which passed over southern California late Monday afternoon, according to figures kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. The brief shower raised the total for the season to 17.06 inches.