anaheim-gazette 1940-04-25

World News Paragraphs HOLLAND IS PLACED UNDER MARTIAL LAW THE HAGUE—A royal decree, effective immediately, proclaiming martial law throughout the Netherlands was issued here Friday by Premier Derek Jan DeGeer. ITALY SEEN AS ALLY OF GERMANY ROME—Possibility that Italy is preparing to join Germany in the European war is seen by some observers in the exchange of military missions by the two powers. The Italian press also continues to attack the Allies. WRECK OF CRACK TRAIN FATAL TO 33 LITTLE FALLS, N. Y.—At least 33 persons were killed late Friday night when the Lake Shore Limited, luxury train of the New York Central railroad, jumped the track and piled into a cliff near here. The train was reportedly operating at excessive speed. FLOODS HIT OHIO AREAS CINCINNATI — Hundreds of families fled their homes Saturday as Ohio's Hocking valley suffered its worst flood since 1913 and the rain-burned Ohio river swept into lowlands and entered Marietta, a city of 15,000. It was the start of a disastrous inundation that lasted throughout the week. NAZI BOMBS KILL UNITED STATES ENVOY Funeral Services Held Tuesday for Victim of Mishap Asa H. Squier, 90-Year-Old Anaheim Resident, Dies Saturday Morning Funeral services for Asa H. Squier, whose death last Saturday resulted from complications of injuries received when he was struck by an automobile on April 12, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Masonic Temple. Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, former pastor of the Calvary Baptist church here and now pastor of a Colton Baptist church, officiated and entombment was made in Fairhaven cemetery. Mr. Squier was in his 91st year of life and had resided in Anaheim for the past 22 years. An active member of both Anaheim lodge 207, F. and A. M., and Chispa chapter, Order of Eastern Star, he was en route to a meeting of the former organization when he was struck down by an automobile driven by Dr. C. O. Patterson of Anaheim. The accident occurred at the intersection of Emily and Chartres street, virtually in front of Mr. Squier's home at 201 North Emily street. Accident Unavoidable Norwegian Relief Donations Asked By Red Cross Anaheim chapter of the Red Cross has started solicitation of funds for Norwegian relief authorization for the campaign was received recently by William Claussen, chapter chairman, from Norman H. Davis national chairman of the American Red Cross. Contributions will be received by Claussen at the Bank of America, or by Charles E Griffith at the city clerk's office in the city hall. No canvassing of the city is planned. Jury Advocates New Courthouse Reports of Committees and Presented; Hospital Increase Urged Construction of a new courthouse building and expansion in the county hospital were recommendations made in two gravy committee reports filed last week with Superior Judicial Franklin G. West. Also recommended were increased salary for the district attorney, enlargement of facilities for the county library, auditor aide. OHIO AREAS CINCINNATI — Hundreds of families fled their homes Saturday as Ohio's Hocking valley suffered its worst flood since 1913 and the rain-burned Ohio river swept into lowlands and entered Marietta, a city of 15,000. It was the start of a disastrous inundation that lasted throughout the week. NAZI BOMBS KILL UNITED STATES ENVOY WASHINGTON—The state department received word Monday that Captain Robert N. Losey, assistant military attache at Stockholm, Sweden, was killed in a German bombing at Dombas, Norway, Sunday. ADMIRAL TAUSSIG FEARS JAPANESE WAR WASHINGTON—The trend of developments in the Far East might eventually force the United States into war against Japan, Rear Admiral Joseph K. Taussig, former assistant chief of naval operations, told the senate naval committee Monday. He emphasized that the opinion was his own viewpoint. SUPREME COURT VOIDS HETCH HETCHY TRANSFER WASHINGTON—An agreement under which San Francisco transfers to a private power corporation electric energy generated at the Hetch Hetchy hydro-electric project was held invalid Monday by the supreme court. ELEVEN KILLED IN CRASH OF TWO CARS SLAYTON, Minn. — Eleven young people were killed near here Sunday when two speeding automobiles collided head-on. Only two of the 13 persons in the two cars escaped death. BRITAIN'S BIGGEST BUDGET IS SOUGHT LONDON—a budget calling for the expenditure of $10,668,000,000 was submitted to the house of commons Monday by Sir John Simon, chancellor of the exchequer. It is the largest budget in England's history. MOSES L. ANNENBERG ENTERS GUILTY PLEA CHICAGO—a plea of guilty was entered Tuesday by Moses L. Annenberg to evasion of $1,217,-296 taxes on his publishing and horse racing information income. Accident Unavoidable An inquest was conducted at the Hilgenfeld funeral home Tuesday morning, during which the coroner's jury found the accident to have been unavoidable. Taken to the Fullerton general hospital immediately after the mishap, Mr. Squier's condition first showed signs of improvement, but complications and his advanced age resulted in his death. Mason 59 Years Mr. Squier was a member of the Masonic order for 59 years, and was affiliated with the Eastern Star more than half a century, also. Much of his activity in recent years was with affairs of the two fraternal organizations. He was also a member of the Universalist church of Los Angeles. He was a native of New York and came to Anaheim to make his home 22 years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Strayer of El Paso, Texas, and Mrs. D. H. Van Meter of Anaheim; one son, Ralph M. Squier of Santa Ana; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Freight Shipping Is Theme of Talk A motion picture showing the preparation of freight for shipping and a talk on shipping technique featured the program at last Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club. R. A. Podlech of the American Association of Railroads was the speaker and was introduced by Clayton Allen, program chairman of the day. The Anaheim club was represented at the district conference at Corona Thursday evening by Ray Reafsnyder, Carroll D. Cone, O. E. Hanson, Robert Rossberg, Arthur Wilmsen, Newell Christiansen, Francis Elliott, Clayton Allen, Warren Hodges, Roy Mendoza, Louis Hoskins, Arch Henry, Ray Ruth and William McCarthy. They were accompanied by their wives. Presented; Hospital Increase Urged Construction of a new county building and expansion for the county library, auditor and tax collector, and certain administrative system changes for the county hospital. The report of the general committee on the courthouse stand that the courthouse annex will "more or less a firetrap," and that crowded conditions exist in other county departments. The group also recommended the salary increase for the district attorney. Included on the committee were Roy W. Peacock of Laguna Beach chairman; Helen L. McLaine of Anaheim and Nick V. D. Brock Santa Ana. Essentials of Report Essentials of the hospital committee's report were: 1. The hospital is well maintained, clean and orderly; 2. Patients are cared for; 3. The business administration is very good; 4. The hotel for the aged is well maintained and inmates seem well provided for; 5. The management is economical; 6. The hospital plans to be badly in need of expansions being crowded, operational rooms lacking properly light equipment and appointments, critical conditions needing a separate building; x-ray room crowded; 7. The hospital superintendent needs personal assistance in administrating a plant of this size and there should be a business manager. It was also recommended that committee of two doctors be set up to administer the hospital's affairs. Members of the hospital committee were Mrs. Jean H. Metcalf of Santa Ana, chairman; W. Pauls, Bryan Bostwick, Arna Wilson and J. P. Murphy. Baptist Minister Retires on May MOSES L. ANNENBERG ENTERS GUILTY PLEA CHICAGO—A plea of guilty was entered Tuesday by Moses L. Annenberg to evasion of $1,217,-296 taxes on his publishing and horse racing information income. He pleaded not guilty to other income atx charges against him. NORRIS FORECASTS NO THIRD TERM WASHINGTON—An "irresistible demand from the people" will be necessary before President D. Roosevelt will seek a third term, it was predicted Tuesday by Sen. George W. Norris, Nebraska liberal. DISASTROUS FIRE BELIEVED INCENDIARY NATCHEZ, Miss.—The possibility that a dance hall fire which claimed the lives of 198 Negroes here early Wednesday was deliberately set developed yesterday with the arrest of five suspects. BRITAIN REPULSES NAZI AIR RAID LONDON—Anti-aircraft guns at Scapa Flow, Great Britain's important naval base, late last night beat off an attack by German warplanes, it was officially announced here. BATTERY STOLEN Theft of a battery from their display window at 127 West Center street was reported to Anaheim police Friday by West Brothers company. Nine Newcomers to Anaheim are Listed The list of newcomers to Anaheim during the past week, as prepared by the chamber of commerce, includes the names of nine persons. They are W. C. Ozbun, 112 S. Bush; Roy Parker, 710 N. Paulina; Mrs. W. F. Andrews, 416 N. Claudina; Mrs. F. T. Edmiston, 118 S. Olive; Guy J. Lee, 218 N. Clementine; F. O. Sutton, 314 S. Philadelphia; L. A. Hampton, R.D. 1, Box 109; Mrs. Julia Mitera, 1112 Pearl, and Dale DeLozier, 731 N. Olive. Club Members See Pictures of China Motion pictures taken in China by his son-in-law were displayed to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon by Frank N. Gibbs. Most of the scenes were taken in and around the city of Ningtoo and touch on the war, agriculture and missionary schools. Rev. R. Kells Swenerton was program chairman of the day. President Ted Kuchel announced that there was a 100 per cent attendance at the meeting. Baptist Minister Retires on May 1 Retirement on May 1 of Birney S. Hudson, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, was nounced this week by Richard Dugdale, prominent member of the church. A dinner was given last night at the church honoring the retiring pastor and Hudson. Dr. Hudson, who has served Anaheim church for the past years, will deliver his fare sermon next Sunday evening, plans to maintain his private home at Eagle Rock, it was said. The minister has served a member of the board of directors of the Southern California Bible conference for many years, was its president for one Among the larger churches he served are the First B church of Atlantic City, Street Baptist church of Port Me., and the Temple B church of Los Angeles. Santa Fe Boxcar to Burglarized Sun One carton each of clement juice and orange concentrate comprised the loot from a box car near the San station Sunday night, according Anaheim police reports. Value of the goods was placed $20.16. Entrance was gained the car by breaking its seal. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1940 Norwegian Relief Organizations Asked to Red Cross Theheim chapter of the Red Cross has started solicitation of Norwegian relief organization for the campaign received recently by Will-Claussen, chapter chair from Norman H. Davis, final chairman of the Amer-Red Cross. Distributions will be received Claussen at the Bank of America, or by Charles E. Smith at the city clerk's office in city hall. No canvassing is planned. By Advocates New Courthouse Tests of Committees are Presented; Hospital Increase Urged Instruction of a new court-building and expansion of county hospital were recommends made in two grand committee reports filed late week with Superior Judge in G. West. Recommended were initial salary for the district attorney, enlargement of facilities county library, auditor and Pamphlet Author Admits Activity At Investigation County SRA Director Platt and Harry Gerhart are Chief Witnesses That his office had turned out an anonymous propaganda pamphlet attacking Assemblymen Thomas H. Kuchel, Clyde Watson and other legislators was admitted Friday afternoon by SRA Director Lawrence Platt during a hearing conducted by the joint fact-finding committee of the legislature held at Santa Ana. The hearing was directed by Senator John Phillips of Banning, chairman of the committee, who was aided by Senator Charles Brown of Inyo-Mono counties, Assemblyman Frederick Houser of Alhambra, Watson and Kuchel, who acted as attorney. Authorship Admitted In connection with the pamphlet, Harry Gerhart, a caseworker for SRA, admitted authorship and distribution of the leaflet, which was unsigned. Among the revelations during the hearing were: 1. That Platt had earlier told the legislators in Sacramento that he didn't know the source of the leaflet, but found on his return, 2. That it had been distracted by a phone call. Mayor Pearson Proclaims Public Schools Week WHEREAS: Public education is the very bulwark of our democracy, providing the sound foundation of knowledge and training upon which rests our form of government; and WHEREAS: Public education as provided in the United States, and particularly in California, is a tribute to the devotion of loyal citizens; and WHEREAS: It long has been the worthy practice each year to set aside a week in California to emphasize the splendid achievements of our schools; now THEREFORE: I, Charles A. Pearson, mayor of the City of Anaheim decree the week of April 22 to 26 as Public Schools Week and urge a city-wide observance of the event with suitable programs which shall center about the schools themselves. (Signed) CHAS. A. PEARSON. Program Planned For School Event Mary Sowden to be Speaker at Local Observance of National Week Mayor Pearson Announces List Of Committee Final Map of Subdivision Accepted by Council and Meeting Tuesday Complete committee appointments, with one exception, announced last Tuesday night. Mayor Charles A. Pearson during the regular meeting of the council. Virtually all committees remain the same as during past two years with the substitution of Ray Van Wagoner, councilman, for Pearson. The new committees are final. Leo J. Sheridan, F. A. Yungen and M. W. Martenet, Jr.; improvements, Yungbluth, Wagoner and Martenet; ordinance water and power, and engineer Van Wagoner, Yungbluth; Sheridan; automotive, Pearson; Van Wagoner; police and Martenet, Van Wagoner and Martenet; joint outfall sewer, Sheri California League of Municipalities, Pearson. In all instances first named councilman will act as chairman. Case Re-appointed Sheridan was selected as chasing agent and Van Wagoner was appointed to replace for Mayor Charles H. Mann on examining board of plum PRESENTED; Hospital Increase Urged Instruction of a new court-building and expansion of county hospital were recommendations made in two grand committee reports filed late week with Superior Judge G. West. Recommended were initial salary for the district key, enlargement of facilities to county library, auditor and collector, and certain administrative system changes for the hospital. Report of the general commission on the courthouse stated the courthouse annex was or less a firetrap," and that conditions exist in other departments. The group recommended the salary increase for the district attorney. Led on the committee were V. Peacock of Laguna Beach, Shan; Helen L. McLaine of Kim and Nick V. D. Brock of Ana. Essentials of Report Certials of the hospital committee were: 1. The hospital is well maintained, clean orderly; 2. Patients are well for; 3. The business administration is very good; 4. The home age is well maintained inmates seem well provided; 5. The management is too chemical; 6. The hospital plant daily in need of expansion, being crowded, operating lacking properly lighting, cement and appointments, clinic-conditions needing a separate room; x-ray room crowded; the hospital superintendent personal assistance in ad-drating a plant of this size, there should be a business manager. Was also recommended that a committee of two doctors and laymen be set up to administer the hospital's affairs. Members of the hospital committee were Mrs. Jean H. Metzgar Santa Ana, chairman; W. E. Bryan Bostwick, Arthur Jon and J. P. Murphy. Baptist Minister Retires on May 1 Retirement on May 1 of Rev. S. Hudson, pastor of the parish Baptist church, was announced who acted as attorney. Authorship Admitted In connection with the pamphlet, Harry Gerhart, a caseworker for SRA, admitted authorship and distribution of the leaflet, which was unsigned. Among the revelations during the hearing were: 1—That Platt had earlier told legislators in Sacramento that he didn't know the source of the leaflet, but found on his return, he said, that it had been dictated and printed in his own office. Used State Paper 2—That Gerhart has used state-owned paper stock, state mimoe-graphing equipment, state employees and state working time, to prepare the political attack upon the legislature. 3—That the material was partly supplied by publicity received from the state headquarters publicity chief, Roger Johnson, and part was Gerhart's own opinions, but that neither Platt nor Gerhart knew what the law they were discussing actually provided, or that the statements were false. 4—That Platt opposes return of relief administration to the counties, regardless of expediting relief for clients, because the "think there should be a state set-up." Rap Platt 5—That Platt denied, but former SRA staff members later testified, that Platt had required staff members to wire the assemblymen to oppose relief return to the counties, on threat of losing their jobs if they refused. That he also forbade them to sign the Governor Olson recall petitions. 6—That Governor Olson, himself, when in the state senate, in 1937, led the fight for return of relief to the counties. Gerhart admitted he hadn't known that. 7—That Platt will hire a Democrat in preference to a Republican, other things being equal, though he does not consider political affiliation in hiring employees, he said. Charges Fly 8—That Gerhart did not know it was a criminal offense to issue unsigned political attacks. 9—That since the passage of the "Little Hatch" act, prohibiting it, there has been no political activity carried on at the local SRA office. 10—That Platt was manager of precinct workers in Orange county for Governor Olson's campaign prior to his SRA appointment. That Gerhart had managed the selfes. (Signed) CHAS. A. PEARSON. Program Planned For School Event Mary Sowden to be Speaker at Local Observance of National Week A varied program of music, and an address by Mary Sowden, one of the outstanding speakers of the Anaheim union high school student body, will be presented at the John C. Fremont school auditorium tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock as Anaheim's observance of Public School Week. M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, will act as master of ceremonies. Opening the program will be two selections by the Anaheim union high school's Mozart orchestra under the direction of Joshua Williams. The orchestra will first play John Philip Sousa's march, "The National Game," and its second selection will be the overture, "Princess of India" (King). Octect Will Sing A group of two selections will be offered by the girls and boys octet of Anaheim union high (Continued on Page 3) Court of Honor Held by Scourts Parents and guests of Boy Scouts of Troop 71 last night participated in a pot-luck supper and witnessed a court of honor held in the Masonic temple. About 75 persons were in attendance. Following the supper the scouts put on a program of patrol stunts, with the Eagle patrol winning the contest on "Scouting and What it Means to Me." A talk on beekeeping was given by Duane Brown while demonstrations of fire by flint and steel and friction were given by Bill Hoffman and Bill Trissel and Jesse Taylor, respectively. During the court of honor, Charles Organ presented a tenderfoot badge to Randall Hansen. Second class badge were presented to Dick Hayton and Bob Richards Sheridan, automotive, Pearson Van Wagoner; police and Martenet, Van Wagoner and his idan; joint outfall sewer, Sheri California League of Municipalities, Pearson. In all instances first named councilman will chairman. Case Re-appointed Sheridan was selected as chasing agent and Van Wagoner was appointed to replace for Mayor Charles H. Mann on examining board of plum Pearson has not yet chosen a cessor to himself on the place commission. He re-appointed Curtis Case to a three-year term on the public library board. Son also becomes Anaheim's representative on the administrative committee of the joint o'sewer. The audit of the books of city treasurer between August 1939, and April 15, 1940, was received by E. A. Maher and audited. The audit showed that it be in perfect order. Bids for cast iron pipe received and referred to Van Hannum, light and water suitable for tabulation. Bids submitted for 2430 lineal feet six-inch pipe and 1134 lines of four-inch pipe. Map is Approved Final map of the proposed division in the northwest pion of Anaheim was presented by council by Alfred E. Hart Beatrice O. Hart and was accepted and accepted. The council accepted Hart's bond on the division. Laying of curbs streets in the area started y day. The council approved the ment between the Metro Water district and the city Anaheim giving the MWD pion to install its water line in the city limits. The line supply the City of Anaheim Colorado river water and a part of the feeder system ing Fullerton and Santa Ana addition to Anaheim. Project Authorized An application for a work project under the State Administration was authorized by the council. Included in project, if approved, will continue until project is approved. Brandon Elected Rotary Presidency Baptist Minister Retires on May 1 Retirement on May 1 of Rev. Key S. Hudson, pastor of the Mary Baptist church, was announced this week by Richard J. Dale, prominent member of the church. A dinner was given tonight at the church honoring his retiring pastor and Mrs. Johnson. Mr. Hudson, who has served the Anaheim church for the past four years, will deliver his farewell晚会 next Sunday evening. He is to maintain his present role at Eagle Rock, it was said. The minister has served as a member of the board of directors of the Southern California Baptist Conference for many years, and its president for one term. Along the larger churches he has led are the First Baptist Church of Atlantic City, Free Baptist church of Portland, and the Temple Baptist church of Los Angeles. Santa Fe Boxcar is Burglarized Sunday One carton each of canned onion juice and orange concentrate comprised the loot taken in a box car near the Santa Fe Station Sunday night, according to Anaheim police reports. Total value of the goods was placed at $16. Entrance was gained to car by breaking its seal. Charges Fly 8—That Gerhart did not know it was a criminal offense to issue unsigned political attacks. 9—That since the passage of the "Little Hatch" act, prohibiting it, there has been no political activity carried on at the local SRA office. 10—That Platt was manager of precinct workers in Orange county for Governor Olson's campaign prior to his SRA appointment. That Gerhart had managed the Upton Sinclair campaign here. Witnesses, in addition to Platt and Gerhart, were Paul Vissman, project supervisor, Virginia Lindsay, Miss Madeline Kneeland, George Taylor and Mrs. Zelda Thompson. Anaheim Couples in Magazine’s Search Three young couples from Anaheim were entered yesterday in Life Magazine’s quest for a photogenic couple to be used as subjects for a honeymoon feature to appear in the publication in June. The couple selected will receive an expense-paid honeymoon in Hollywood. Entered from Anaheim are Miss Irma Kramer and Clement Heinz, Miss Maxine Breeden and Ted Kirkhart, and Miss Louise Benson and Donald Dickenson. The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce sent in their entries. TAX RECEIPTS HIGH Anaheim property owners had paid approximately 95 per cent of the total taxes for the fiscal year 1939-40 as the dead-line was reached last Saturday noon, according to Miss Jean Berry, deputy tax collector for the city. Motion pictures of the Seal Beach camporal were shown through the courtesy of Rev. Father James Nevin. The committee in charge of the potluck supper included Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, Mrs. R. C. Payan, Mrs. T. E. Harrison, Mrs. Ted Yelkin and Mrs. A. C. Cooper. Local Group Tours Metropolitan Lines A tour of the Metropolitan Water district’s aqueduct was taken during the past week end by a party of eight Anaheim residents. The group left here Saturday morning, spent the night at Parker and returned to Anaheim Sunday evening. Included in the party were Councilman and Mrs. Ray Van Wagoner, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Royalty, City Engineer and Mrs. E. P. Hapgood and Glen Peck. Project Authorized An application for a work project under the State administration was authorized by the council. Included in project, if approved, will (Continued on Page 2) Brandon Electrical Rotary Presidency Ronald Brandon was president of the Anaheim club for the coming year and Howard Tews will be the new president, it was announced secretary E. P. Hapgood and day’s meeting of the club. He will succeed P. J. Weisel. Speaker of the day was McCracken of Anaheim who ed on the subject of “Ghosting.” He reviewed some own free lance writing ences and described the work is done. He was int by Walter Bigham. Santa Monica Man Injured in W A Santa Monica man was injured in a collision with an automobile and a South Pacific freight train at the chester boulevard cross-evening, according to me ports which were available morning. Adrian McKee-man injured. Investigating officers have yet determined who was the automobile which wa tered to Clara McKee, Seventeenth street, Santa ana and who was in the car injured man. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 JULY, 1940 NUMBER 27 Mayor Pearson Announces List Of Committees A Map of Subdivision is Accepted by Council at Meeting Tuesday complete committee appoints, with one exception, were announced last Tuesday night by Mayor Charles A. Pearson during regular meeting of the city council. Virtually all committees remain the same as during the two years with the substitution of Ray Van Wagoner, new incumbent, for Pearson. The new committees are finance, J. Sheridan, F. A. Yungbluth, M. W. Martenet, Jr.; public improvements, Yungbluth, Van Wagoner and Martenet; ordinance over power, and engineering, Wagoner, Yungbluth and Martenet; automotive, Pearson and Wagoner; police and fire, Sheridan, Van Wagoner and Sheridan; joint outfall sewer, Sheridan; California League of Municipalities, Pearson. In all instances the named councilman will act aserman. Case Re-appointed Sheridan was selected as purising agent and Van Wagoner appointed to replace former mayor Charles H. Mann on the mining board of plumbers. City’s Historical Pageant Nearly Ready to Produce Reserved Seat Tickets Now Available at Two Localities for Afternoon and Evening Performances All the episodes for the Historical Pageant of Anaheim are in order and are gradually being assembled for the premier performance to be given next Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the Anaheim union high school auditorium. Second performance is scheduled for 8 o’clock next Friday evening. Truck Driver is Robbed of Cash Hold-up Occurs Just Outside City Limits of Anaheim Saturday Evening A search is being carried on by county officers for two Mexican men who, last Saturday evening, held up and robbed John Stewart, truck driver for the excelsior creamery, of $15 in coins. The robbery took place on West street, just north of La Palma avenue, a short distance outside of the city limits of Anaheim. Stewart, who resides at 403 East Second street, La Habra, told the officials he had stopped the pageantry. “Pageantry,” according to the Rev. D. Howard Dow, director, “was first used in the medieval mystics plays. Around 1905 this idea was revived and applied to a form used in England. It was not long after this that we adopted it in our own country, and, today, it has become an American institution. “The underlying thought in pageantry is to stimulate pride in lineage and tradition, depict the Case Re-appointed Heridan was selected as purging agent and Van Wagoner appointed to replace formervor Charles H. Mann on the mining board of plumbers.Person has not yet chosen a successor to himself on the planning commission. He re-appointed A. Hart Case to a three-year termthe public library board. Pearl also becomes Anaheim's representative on the administrative committee of the joint outfall pier. The audit of the books of the treasurer between August 22, 1909, and April 15, 1940, was revived by E. A. Maher and accepted.The audit showed the books be in perfect order. Bids for cast iron pipe were received and referred to Vard W. Annum, light and water superintendent for tabulation. Bids were omitted for 2430 lineal feet of inch pipe and 1134 lineal feet four-inch pipe. Map is Approved Final map of the proposed subdivision in the northwest portionAnaheim was presented to the council by Alfred E. Hart andatrice O. Hart and was approved and accepted.The council also accepted Hart's bond on the subdivision.Laying of curbs along streets in the area started yesterday. The council approved the agreement between the Metropolitan Water district and the city of Anaheim giving the MWD permission to install its water line within the city limits.The line will apply the City of Anaheim with Colorado river water and will be part of the feeder system serving Fullerton and Santa Ana in addition to Anaheim. Project Authorized An application for a work relief project under the State Relief administration was authorized by the council.Included in the project, if approved, will be the (Continued on Page 6) Brandon Elected Rotary President Columbian Forum Opens Wednesday The first meeting of the Columbian Forum will be held next Wednesday evening at St. Boniface Parish hall, it was announced today by Rev. Father James Nevin.Succeeding forums will be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Purpose of the forum is to discuss topics of general and curricular importance. Pageantry Explained "Pageantry," according to the Rev. D. Howard Dow, director,"was first used in the medieval mystics plays.Around 1905 this idea was revived and applied to a form used in England. It was not long after this that we adopted it in our own country,and today,it has become an American institution. "The underlying thought in pageantry is to stimulate pride in lineage and tradition, depict the trials and problems of our forbears, show their fortitude and courage,and portray the evolution of life in all its aspects.It should inculcate community pride,develop ideals of freedom,liberty and justice and point out the benefit and result of co-operation." Several Episodes Episodes will begin with a prologue to be staged in the Grecian manner, enacted by seven direct descendants of the pioneers of Anaheim and entitled "Spirit of Anaheim." Following in quick succession will be shown scenes depicting various highlights in the start of the colony,the selection of the name"Anaheim,"the first school,the first wedding,the flood of 1860and other highlights of the community's early history. Madame Modjeska,the great actress,who with her husband,Count Bozenta,made her home here in the 70's will also be featured,as will the carnival in 1876which celebrated the completion of the Southern Pacific railroad,the vineyard blight of the late 80's that killed the vineyards,the coming of the valencia orange,and other similar instances. 275 in Cast More than 275 residents of the city will take part in the production,exclusive of approximately 25 others who will be behind the scenes, according to the Rev. Dow. One of the features of both performances will be the serving a fresh orange juice free of charge.All packing houses in Anaheim are cooperating in this function,with assistance being given by the administration and students of Anaheim union high school. Reserved seat tickets for the matinee performance are now on sale at Heying's pharmacy at Center and Los Angeles streets.Reserved seat tickets for the evening performance may be obtained from Mrs. Mary E. Coons at 116 South Los Angeles street. Project Authorized An application for a work relief project under the State Relief Administration was authorized by the council. Included in the project, if approved, will be the (Continued on Page 6) Brandon Elected Rotary President Ronald Brandon was elected president of the Anaheim Rotary club for the coming year and Dr. Howard Tews will be the new vice president, it was announced by secretary E. P. Hapgood at Monday's meeting of the club. Brandon will succeed P. J. Weisel. Speaker of the day was Floyd McCracken of Anaheim who talked on the subject of "Ghost Writing." He reviewed some of his own free lance writing experiences and described the way the work is done. He was introduced by Walter Bigham. Santa Monica Man Injured in Wreck A Santa Monica man was slightly injured in a collision between an automobile and a Southern Pacific freight train at the Manchester boulevard crossing last evening, according to meager reports which were available this morning. Adrian McKee was the man injured. Investigating officers have not yet determined who was driving the automobile which was registered to Clara McKee, 1242½ Seventeenth street, Santa Monica, and who was in the car with the injured man. Opens Wednesday The first meeting of the Columbian Forum will be held next Wednesday evening at St. Boniface Parish hall, it was announced today by Rev. Father James Nevin. Succeeding forums will be held on the first Wednesday of each month. Purpose of the forum is to discuss topics of general and current interest, Father Nevin said. Open discussion will follow an address by a guest speaker each week. The Anaheim forum is part of a nation-wide program of the Knights of Columbus to create interest in current problems and to give the public an opportunity to discuss them with well-informed persons. Five Speakers are On Club’s Program New officers were installed and five speakers heard at the meeting of the Anaheim Toastmasters club at the Marigold cafe Tuesday evening. Speakers were Millard Parks, Frank Kellogg, Dr. M. M. Henderson, Charles Greenwood and Walter Taylor, each of whom was introduced by Eldon Hauch, toastmaster. John Kennedy was diction critic and Royal Marten general critic. TO BUILD HOME H. S. Wagers this week obtained a building permit for construction of a four-room dwelling and garage at 1002 West North street at a cost of $2300. A. C. Vary is the contractor. Day of Prayer is Planned by Group Next Thursday, May 2, has been set aside as Prayer Day by the Anaheim Council of Church Women, during which all Christian people are requested to pray for the spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world. "Listen for the church bells," is the request of the group. Several times throughout the day bells at four or five Anaheim churches will ring simultaneously to call residents of the city to prayer. Orange Juice Signs Sent to Washington In answer to a written request from Congressman Harry R. Sheppard, Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce early this week sent approximately 50 of the new windshield stickers asking "Have You Had Your Orange Juice Today?" to this district's representative in congress.