anaheim-gazette 1940-05-02

World News Paragraphs UNEMPLOYMENT PAY RACKET IS CHARGED SACRAMENTO—Charges were made here Friday before an assembly sub-committee that workers are quitting their jobs in order to secure unemployment insurance fund benefits and then "go fishing." ANTI-TRUST LAWS APPLY TO UNIONS SAN FRANCISCO—That labor unions and their representatives come under the terms of the anti-trust laws was the ruling made Friday by Federal Judge A. F. St. Sure. The ruling was made in commanding two bay district unions to present their records to a federal grand jury which is investigating anti-trust law practices. ACCUSATION HURLED AT BRITISH BY NAZIS BERLIN—Joachim Von Ribbentrop, Nazi foreign minister, charged that Great Britain's plans to invade Norway, with the connivance of Norway, was the reason for the sudden German invasion. The accusation was made Saturday at a formal meeting of diplomatic corps and newspaper correspondents. SHIP IS TIED UP BRIEFLY BY "MUTINY" SAN DIEGO—a 24-hour delay in the sailing of the American-Hawaiian freighter Panaman was... SHIP IS TIED UP BRIEFLY BY "MUTINY" SAN DIEGO—A 24-hour delay in the sailing of the American-Hawaiian freighter Panaman was the result of a dispute between the crew and Capt. Joseph Gaidsick here Sunday. Capt. Gaidsick termed it a "mutiny" but crew members said it was just an effort to get pay at each port and secure smoking privileges. LIGHTNING HITS MAN ON HIGH TOWER KANSAS CITY — Lightning struck Merlin Everston, 27, in the face here Saturday as he viewed Kansas City from atop Liberty Memorial tower. He was rendered unconscious, but otherwise unhurt. RECESS MAY BAR REPRISAL SAN FRANCISCO—Fears of reprisals by the state administration against SRA administrative staff employes who have given certain information on relief matters to the joint senate-assemby employment fact-finding committee is a dominant factor in a movement underway here to keep the legislature in recess for the remainder of 1940. RUSSIA AGAIN SEEKS BRITISH TRADE PACT LONDON—Russia's willingness to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement with Great Britain is reported Monday to have been the subject of a note delivered to Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax by I. M. Maisky, soviet ambassador. NAZI CLAIM CAPTURE OF RAILROAD JUNCTION BERLIN—Capture of the key railroad junction of Dombaas was claimed here Tuesday by the German high command. British officials, however, said that it was "unlikely" that the junction had been captured. WESTERN CONGRESSMEN OPPOSE FINANCE PLAN WASHINGTON—a budget bureau recommendation for creation New Officers Named Prior to the address of the evening a short business meeting was held during which Elmer Hughes, mayor of Seal Beach, was elected to fill the unexpired term of President William Huntley, former mayor of Tustin. With Hughes presiding, Mayor H. H. Kohlenberger of Fullerton was elected vice president to succeed Dan Mulherron of San Clemente. Before the new local officers were elected, Mayor Fred Rowland of Santa Ana was unanimously chosen to succeed former Mayor Charles H. Mann of Anaheim as the league's representative on the board of directors of the state organization. This action was followed by the adoption of a resolution, expressing the regret of the league over the retirement of Mann and praising him for his outstanding work as director and past president of the California league. Decries Present Trend The nation-wide trend toward centralization of power in government was decried by Burke during his address when he described how bureaus and special boards are entering into the judicial field. "Co-mingling of powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government is making it possible to develop arbitrary control," he declared. Such arbitrary control must be maintained by municipalities if local government is to be kept local, Burke said, but is not good in national and state government. Revision of existing ordinances which have set up boards for local administration was urged by the speaker. "Make sure that your ordinances make definite provisions to protect the actions of the boards," he said. "Such ordinances must provide for hearings and a right to appeal and must state that such hearing is final." The 75 city officials present also heard a brief talk by Winston Updegraff, editor of "Western City," who outlined the history of the state organization, its purpose and accomplishments. The group was welcomed by Mayor Charles A. Pearson. Four Injured in Three Accidents Los Angeles Man Serious Injured in Crash at Tustin Monday Yasutaro Aihara, 65, Japan rancher of Talbert, was killed Tuesday evening in a highway accident at Wright and Winterburg roads. He is reported to have been driving a car while was involved in a collision with another assertedly driven Tommy Inomoto, 24, also Talbert. Leonard Winder, 19, of San Ana was killed yesterday after noon at Newhcpe and Hazard roads near Garden Grove, where the automobile he was driving collided with a school bus operated by V. N. Presson, 52, Garden Grove. Three highway accidents inflicted by California high patrolmen over the past week resulted in injuries to four persons, one man being in critical condition. Most seriously hurt was Jack Branum, about 20, of 219 108th street, Los Angeles, as result of a terrific crash involving his car and a truck and tractor driven by Stanley R. McLaurie, 33, of Lancaster on 101 high at Tustin avenue at 1:40 o'clock Monday morning. Branum, driving towards Angeles, failed to make the cut at the intersection, his machine crashing into the curbing on west side of the highway, swinging over directly into path of the truck and trailer investigating officers said. McLaurie was not hurt. Mrs. Rose P. Shoemaker, of 286 Costa Mesa avenue, Cresta Mesa, suffered head injuries due night in an accident at Hailey (Continued on page 2) Louis Danz Tells Of Mexico To Recounting his experiences presenting his opinions of pre-day Mexico, Louis Danz of S NAZI CLAIM CAPTURE OF RAILROAD JUNCTION BERLIN—Capture of the key railroad junction of Dombaas was claimed here Tuesday by the German high command. British officials, however, said that it was "unlikely" that the junction had been captured. WESTERN CONGRESSMEN OPPOSE FINANCE PLAN WASHINGTON—A budget bureau recommendation for creation of a Boulder canyon project finance corporation was opposed Tuesday by western congressmen. It was proposed that the corporation would issue bonds in an effort to liquidate most of the treasury's interest in the giant hydro-electric project. AMERICAN SHIPS TRANSFER REGISTRY SAN FRANCISCO—Forty-six Pacific coast vessels of 196,021 gross tons have transferred from American to foreign registry since the outbreak of the war last September, according to records of the U.S. Maritime commission. NEW DEAL LOSES WAGE-HOUR TEST WASHINGTON—The New Deal forces seeking to prohibit changes to the wage-hour bill now before the house met a setback yesterday when an amendment exempting an additional 200,000 workers who handle farm products was adopted. HUGE REWARD IS OFFERED FOR HITLER PITTSBURG—Samuel Harden Church, president of the Carnegie Institute, yesterday offered a cash reward of $1,000,000 for the capture of Adolph Hitler, "alive, unwounded and unhurt." Church said he was the spokesman for a group of 50 men and women. Robert Rossberg New Lions Leader Election of Robert Rossberg as president, Vic LaMont as secretary and a board of directors featured the meeting of the Anaheim Lions club last Friday noon. New directors chosen were Joe Scholz, Wayne Griggs, Glen Hipes, Ray Rearsnyder and Francis Elliott. John J. Miller, representing the Individual Enterprise Alliance, was speaker of the day, using as his topic, "Encroachment of Government on Individual Enterprise in California." Citing European countries as examples, Miller outlined the processes of statism and said its encroachment on free enterprise is glacier-like in its slowness and surety and power. New City Treasurer Tells Office Hours A. G. Tuma, new city treasurer, this week announced his schedule of office hours. Mondays through Friday he will be in his city hall office between 1 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and on Saturdays his hours will between 9 o'clock and noon. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1940 Walther League Event Quest Be Held Here The annual district Walther the talent quest will be held Sunday afternoon and event at the Anaheim union high Walther Leaguers from Barbara to San Diego will here for this event, and will be entrants from almost field of artistic endeavor, music, drama, singing, storying, painting, photography, craft, flowers arrangement others. Events will begin at 2:30 o'clock. Afternoon session is open to public without charge. Supper be served in the cafeteria. Evening the winners of the events will present the sing performances on the side of the auditorium. There be an admission charge for inner and evening entertain- Our Injured in Three Accidents Angeles Man Seriously Injured in Crash at Tustin Monday Historical Pageant of Anaheim Will Be Given Friday Night at 8 O'Clock A large and enthusiastic audience greeted the premier performance of The HistorPageant of Anaheim at the Anaheim union high school auditorium this afternoon. Second, and closing, presentation of the pageant for this season will be given in the auditorium tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. A near sellout is expected, although there a few seats yet available at the box office at the high school, it was announced. Some 300 residents of Anaheim are taking part in this first attempt to picture the interesting and picturesque history of Anaheim on the stage. Actors actresses, dancers, singers and members of the executive council of the Anaheim Pageant association have worked long hours over a period of several weeks in working the pageant into shape and those who have previewed the spectacle have expressed enthusiasm over its authenticity, colorfulness and public appeal. Nearly 30 episodes, some short and some longer, are included in the pageant, which was authored by Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, Miss Ruth A. Gredis, Miss Elenora A. Parker, and the Rev. D. Howard Dow, who is also the master of the pageant. Assistant directors are Mrs. Walter Ross, singing; Joshua W. Williams, orchestra, and Mrs. Lenoir Richards-Martin, dancing. O. L. Chandler, Henry Holmes, Jack Leigh, Frank Ranker, J. D. Rawding, Frank Sedgley, Wally Wallace and J. D. Wilcox. Soldiers are Kenneth Dugan, Stan Zinda, Jack Lee, Doy Ford, Bill Sowder, Tom Hoag, Harold Wright, Dick Alden, Elmer Thill and Walt Kern. Marche Choral The Marche Choral will be presented by the pageant chorus, composed of Catherine Heinz, Marie Heinz, Barbara Kilduff, Virginia Ehrle, Mrs. H. W. Marell, jr., Mrs. W. V. Brown, Collein Faust, Genevieve Heinz, Katherine Bevins, Hilda Pater, Verona Gregor, Gladys Hypes, Josephine Fulfer, Maxine Viger, Doris Gamble, Ethel Holman, Irene Zitzmann, Katherine L. Smith, Louise Heinz, Marjorie Bush, Persis Ward, Betty Fackiner, Grace Weber, Mrs. Francis Focht, Mrs. Carrie Fackiner, Rose Von Buren, Kay Van Buren. Betty Cortney, Irene HeLois Smith, Joyce Lindell, Gradfield, Eileen Rohan, S. Tozer, Norma Orsborn, MaFishbach, Dolly Frazee, Sanchez, Helen Hill, MaDuncan, Mary Griffin and Brown. Indian Camp Shown The first episode showcased Indian camp with the actors: Gilbert Hansard, C. K. Vernon Caswell, E. A. HaRobert Smith, Frank E. C. E. Robinson, George B. and Forrest Theuret. The Spanish fiesta episode presents the same group dancers that takes part in prologue. The Bel Canto singers from Leah Pemberton studio are in the next episode. The Margaret Palm, Jane Grady, Ardais, Margaret Requarth, Adams Margaret Grussing. Four Injured in Three Accidents Angeles Man Seriously Injured in Crash at Tustin Monday Nearly 30 episodes, some short and some longer, are included in the pageant, which was authored by Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, Miss Ruth A. Gredis, Miss Elenora A. Parker, and the Rev. D. Howard Dow, who is also the master of the pageant. Assistant directors are Mrs. Walter Ross, singing; Joshua W. Williams, orchestra, and Mrs. Lenoir Richards-Martin, dancing. Fred A. Backs is president of the Anaheim Pageant association. Colorful Prologue The pageant, which will run for slightly more than two hours without intermission, opens with a colorful prologue which will feature a court scene of Miss Florence Backs as "The Spirit of Anaheim" and her attendants, who include Lois Boege, Evelyn Brunsworth, Elizabeth Ann Carroll, Marie Louise Clark, Marjorie Clark, Florence Eyman Heffern. Dorothy Jean Kuchel is the flower girl; Katherine Gillilan, narrator, and Paul Elsner, herald. Trumeters are H. W. Baxter, thusiasm over its authenticity, colorfulness and public appeal. Nearly 30 episodes, some short and some longer, are included in the pageant, which was authored by Miss M. Alice Grimshaw, Miss Ruth A. Gredis, Miss Elenora A. Parker, and the Rev. D. Howard Dow, who is also the master of the pageant. Assistant directors are Mrs. Walter Ross, singing; Joshua W. Williams, orchestra, and Mrs. Lenoir Richards-Martin, dancing. Fred A. Backs is president of the Anaheim Pageant association. Colorful Prologue The pageant, which will run for slightly more than two hours without intermission, opens with a colorful prologue which will feature a court scene of Miss Florence Backs as "The Spirit of Anaheim" and her attendants, who include Lois Boege, Evelyn Brunsworth, Elizabeth Ann Carroll, Marie Louise Clark, Marjorie Clark, Florence Eyman Heffern. Dorothy Jean Kuchel is the flower girl; Katherine Gillilan, narrator, and Paul Elsner, herald. Trumeters are H. W. Baxter, Whereabouts of Youth Uncertain Conflicting Reports Received Regarding Anaheim Boy in Canadian Army Mrs. Ann Wilson of the Colonial apartments, Anaheim, has yet received no definite word regarding the whereabouts of her son, Harry B. Wilson, former Anaheim union high school student, about whom conflicting reports were received here last Friday. The first report declared that young Wilson had fallen "somewhere in Norway" while a second report, received shortly afterwards, declared that he is "somewhere in England" drilling with his company. Wilson is a member of the Princess Pats, famed Canadian regiment. The report of his death in action is said to have come from the front in Norway, while that stating that he is alive reportedly came from the British war ministry. This report also declared that Wilson is a lance corporal in the regiment. Young Wilson joined the Princess Pats after having seen service in Spain during the recent civil war himself a native of British Columbia. Orangethorpe School Loses Buses in Fire Defective wiring in the roof of the garage at Orangethorpe school is believed to have been the cause of the fire there Monday night which destroyed the school's two school buses and burned the building nearly to the ground. Loss is estimated at about $5000. The state fire department crew from Orange and the Buena Park fire department answered the alarm, battling it for about an hour and a half before bringing the blaze under control. The school on the same grounds with the garage was not endangered. School schedules were interrupted by the fire Tuesday, but arrangements were completed to secure a bus for the remainder of the school year. Annual Meeting Of YMCA is Held Several of Anaheim's 21 representatives participated in the program at the annual meeting of the South Orange county YMCA, Anaheim Man in Killed by Traffic Death Takes Claudio Acosta at El Centro Hospital Tuesday Afternoon Claudio Ocho Acevedo West Adele street, died Tuesday afternoon at the Imperial hospital more than 24 hours he had been struck by a engine at Brawley, according information received here a day from El Centro, where county hospital is located.ley is some 15 miles north Centro. Information received he clared that Acevedo's right had been torn off when he struck by the engine, and the left leg had been injured everly that amputation was sary. What other injuries he have received have not be ported her. It was learned that Acevedo left Anaheim for Phoenix early in the week, accompanied Archie Miller, of 110 West Street, and Jesse Gracia, 8 Broadway. It is reported their automobile broke down north of Brawley and Luis Danz Tells Of Mexico Tour Accounting his experinces and menting his opinions of present-Mexico, Louis Danz of Santa Fe, formerly of Anaheim, was guest speaker of the Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday noon. He introduced by William Clausen program chairman. The Mexicans as a people claim they are not communists norists, but agrarians and hustitarians, the peaker said, but did that the present government has cut up the great landings into small parcels and distributed them among the low-classes. The plan, however, is not appear to be successful, only because the Mexicans give the indication of a desire torove themselves, he said. Turns are Fatal to Four-Year-Old Girl Seola Jeanette Campbell, 4½, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Los Alamitos, died Sunday after having been badly injured Sunday morning whenanches with which she was lying ignited her clothing there will be no inquest, it was al. The child was playing in an attirs room, it was reported, when her screams summoned her mother. She was taken first to Tesla hospital and then transferred to St. Joseph hospital where she died early Monday evening. Wilson is a member of the Princess Pats, famed Canadian regiment. The report of his death in action is said to have come from the front in Norway, while that stating that he is alive reportedly came from the British war ministry. This report also declared that Wilson is a lance corporal in the regiment. Young Wilson joined the Princess Pats after having seen service in Spain during the recent civil war. Himself a native of British Columbia, the youth had a cousin in the famous Canadian regiment, it is said. Wilson left Anaheim union high school before graduating, either in 1934 or 1935. He came to this city as a small boy and has numerous friends here, as well as a sister, Mrs. Maybelle Davis, who also resides at the Colonial apartments. His father, Harry J. Wilson, resides in Albuquerque, N.M. Shipping Expert Is Club Speaker R. A. Podlech, freight claim agent for the Santa Fe railway, discussed efforts of the Shippers Advisory boards to reduce shipping losses and their results at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. He also showed, with the assistance of L. G. Turner and L. M. Sharp, a motion picture showing phases of the shipping industry. Rev. U. S. Schauer, as program chairman, introduced the speaker. The Anaheim club will not hold a meeting next Monday, but will join with the Fullerton Rotary club for a joint meeting on Wednesday, it was announced. Robert Boney was inducted into membership by S. C. Hartranft. Annual Meeting Of YMCA is Held Several of Anaheim's 21 representatives participated in the program at the annual meeting of the South Orange county YMCA, of which this city is a member, at San Juan Capistrano Tuesday night. W. H. Bonney, president of the Anaheim YMCA, and Mrs. W. R. Ward, president of the woman's advisory board, gave their annual reports, and Walter Taylor read the report of Treasurer Arthur G. Porter, who was unable to attend. Accordian music during the dinner hour was played by Joan McClary and Dorothy Stamp. Frank N. Gibbs, chairman of the nominating committee, read his report. The recommendations included J. G. Allen of Garden Grove, president; Paul Demaree, Capistrano, vice president; Richard Williamson, Laguna Beach, secretary, and Porter, treasurer. Fred M. Hansen, southwest area executive of the YMCA, was the principal speaker. Wheels and Tires Stolen from Auto Car thieves who pushed an automobile owned by Frank Braddock, jr., away from his home and into a nearby orange grove striped the vehicle of wheels and tires and abandoned it, according to police records. Braddock lives at 619 N. Clementine street and the theft occurred Friday night. Value of the loot was $30. Tentative Figure On Plant Ornament A tentative break-down figures on a WPA project structuring a sewage plant was presented to the institution committee of the outfall sewer agreement hurday afternoon by George Koebig. Each man present the report to his for study and action, acco Mayor Charles A. Pearson attended the meeting wh held here. ZETTE 1940 NUMBER 28 In Will at 8 O'Clock mance of The Historicalrium this afternoon. The will be given in the same expected, although there are was announced. City Cortney, Irene Hettinga, Ms Smith, Joyce Lindell, Gloria Bradfield, Eileen Rohan, Shirley Zer, Norma Orsborn, Marjorieinhbach, Dolly Frazee, Tillie Nanchez, Helen Hill, Margaret McCan, Mary Griffin and Edith Town. Indian Camp Shown The first episode shows an Indian camp with the actors being Robert Hansard, C. K. Eaton, Arnon Caswell, E. A. Hatfield, Robert Smith, Frank E. Smith, E. Robinson, George Battelle and Forrest Theuret. The Spanish fiesta episode again presents the same group ofancers that takes part in theologue. The Bel Canto singers from the Irish Pemberton studio, are heard the next episode. They are Margaret Palm, Jane Grady, Betty Daisis, Margaret Requarth, Ardis Margaret Grussing Mar- Council Approves Tentative Plans Of Treatment Plant Anaheim city council Tuesday night approved the tentative flow sheet of the consulting engineers for construction of a treatment plant to serve the joint outfall sewer and instructed the administration committee to proceed with plans for its construction as soon as possible. Contract for 1134 feet of four-inch pipe and 2430 feet of six-inch pipe to be used for water mains in the two new subdivisions in Anaheim was granted to the United States Pipe and Foundry company. Total cost of the pipe, including freight charges to Anaheim will be $2609.01. Roy Kirk was named manager of the city plunge for the summer and his salary was set at $135 a month. Jean Heying was chosen as swimming instructor and Vic Ruedy was appointed recreation director. Alertness Needed In United States Subversive Elements Threat To Nation's Freedom, Speaker Declared Ebell Club Holds Flower Show at Local Clubhouse Mrs. Cora Dugdale is Winner of Sweepstakes Prize In Annual Event Anaheim Ebell society's spacious clubhouse was colorful with numerous beautiful displays of flowers as the society conducted its annual Flower Show yesterday and today. Large crowds of people filed through the clubhouse on both days to see the multitude of flowers artistically arranged in the two main rooms. Winner of the sweepstakes award was Mrs. Cora Dugdale, who had first place winners in many classifications and lesser winners in several others. The complete list of prize and ribbon winners follows: Section A: Basket of roses—Mrs. J. Craddock, Mrs. H. A. Johnston and Margaret Bradley. Red roses—Mrs. Johnston and Miss Bradley. Pink Roses—Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Dugdale and Miss E. Kate Rea. Yellow roses—Mrs. Fred Weisel, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Craddock. Copper roses—Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Dugdale. Single roses—Mrs. R. N. Ashley, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. A Karlen. Alertness Needed In United States Subversive Elements Threat To Nation's Freedom, Speaker Declared Constant effort to eliminate the subversive elements in the United States is essential of this nation is to maintain its liberty, Thomas L. McFadden told members of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning. "I am not afraid of communism, fascism or nazism when they are placed along side good old Americanism," he said, "but we can not be lax; we must work hard as individuals." There is a well-defined feeling throughout the nation that we will get into the European war, and such a feeling is the first step toward entering the conflict. Because wars are now started without a formal declaration, this nation cannot be too dependent upon the laws which require congress to declare war before this nation enters in to a conflict, McFadden said. "We Must Be Alert" "We must be alert and militant as citizens. We must work for a lasting peace and we must support our government leaders in an effort to keep our house clean of subversive elements which now exist," he declared. The speaker was introduced by Lt. Charles A. Schmitt, commandant of St. Catherine's Military school, who arranged the program. L. C. Herron gave the report of the nominating committee. The names of O. E. Hanson and Dr. Niels Boege were presented for president and vice president, respectively, for the coming year. Election of the new officers will be held at the next regular meeting of the association, after nominations from the floor, if any, have been received. The first semi-annual Green Tag day will be held on Saturday, May 25, it was announced. List of Newcomers Includes 13 Names The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to the complete list of prize and ribbon winners follows: Section A: Basket of roses—Mrs. J. Craddock, Mrs. H. A. Johnston and Margaret Bradley. Red roses—Mrs. Johnston and Miss Bradley. Pink Roses—Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Dugdale and Miss E. Kate Rea. Yellow roses—Mrs. Fred Weisel, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Craddock. Copper roses—Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Dugdale. Single roses—Mrs. R. N. Ashley, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. A. Karlen. Finest rose in show—Mrs. Fred Weisel. Climbing roses — Mrs. John Thompson, Mrs. Karlen and Miss Bradley. Section B: Bowl of sweet peas—Mrs. John Boege and Mrs. Dugdale. One variety of sweet peas—Mrs. A. C. Vary. Section C, annuals and perennials: Delphinium—Mrs. Dugdale and Mrs. Johnston. Snapdragons—Mrs. Carrol Yonge, Mrs. Robert Harvey, Mrs. C. A. Neighbors. Calendulas — Miss Bradley and Mrs. Dugdale. Columbine—Mrs. Dugdale, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. J. W. Newton. Gerbers—Elizabeth Yoern, Edyth Greder. Arctotis—Mrs. Johnston. Shirley poppies—Mrs. Maude Fowler, Mrs. R. W. Dickenson. Iceland poppies—Mrs. James Bryant and Mrs. Johnston. Carnations—Mrs. Earl Curtis and Mrs. N. E. Kelly. Perlargoniums—Mrs. Fred Davis, Mrs. Fred Yoern, Mrs. William Kelsay. Geraniums—Mrs. William Webb, Mrs.Newton. Single petunias—Ethel Richard.Ruffled petunias—Mrs.Walter Taylor and Mrs.L.C.Herron.Scaliosa—Mrs.Dugdale. Dianthus—Mrs.Greder, Mrs.Herron and Mrs.Thompson.Sweet William—Mrs.Dugdale,Mrs.Johnston.Nasturtium-Mrs.Kelly.Salpiglossis-Mrs.Theomp(Continued on Page 3) Kidnappers Bring Victim to County Howard E.Mason, 26, of Los Angeles, had the experience Saturday night of being kidnapped, slugged, robbed and shot at, and wound up at the Fullerton general hospital as the result. The episode started at Glendale, Mason told deputy sheriffs, when he consented to give a ride to Los Angeles to two men, one of whom he said he had known about a year. When they neared Mason's home on the west side of Los It was learned that Acevedo had left Anaheim for Phoenix, Arizona, early in the week, accompanied by Archie Miller, of 110 West Adele Street, and Jesse Gracia, 808 East Broadway. It is reported that their automobile broke down just north of Brawley, and that a passing motorist pushed the car into the town and to a garage. Acevedo and Garcia are said to have left Miller at the garage pending their return. Neither made a re-appearance and Miller left after several hours and returned to Anaheim, not knowing of the accident to his companion. Acevedo is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marguerita Acevedo, and eight children. Members of the family rushed to El Centro Tuesday night after having been informed by Anaheim police of the tragedy. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place this evening at no o'clock in the hapel of Backs-Terry & Campbell, with mass to be said tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Tentative Figures On Plant Offered A tentative break-down of figures on a WPA project for constructing a sewage treatment plant was presented to the administration committee of the joint outfall sewer agreement here Saturday afternoon by Engineer George Koebig. Each mayor will present the report to his council for study and action, according to Mayor Charles A. Pearson, who attended the meeting which was held here. List of Newcomers Includes 13 Names The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to the city for last week includes the names of 13 persons. They are Mrs. C. Kurtz, 410 E. Chartres; F. W. Tunnell, 206 W. La Palma; Mrs. C. E. Barr, 315 S. Bush; Owen McManus, 705 S. Los Angeles; P. W. White, 841 N. Los Angeles; Herbert Bass, 707 S. Emily; Hollis Lawson, 820½ N. Sabina; Floyd Felkner, 603 E. Broadway; Mrs. Bertha M. Cope, 128 S. Kroeger, Vetta Griffin, 218 N. Clementine; G. H. Howard, 410 N. Lemon, C. L. Walton, 711-d N. Lemon and W. O. Kuhn, 833 S. Claudina street. Illegal Plates to Be Taken Off Cars Police Chief J. S. Bouldin this week issued a warning to all car owners who are displaying imitation foreign license plates that the plates must be removed or they will be confiscated. He will act, he said, under direction of the state department of motor vehicles. Carrying of license plates other than California plates is illegal unless the car is also registered in the other state or country, Chief Bouldin said, adding that the state motor vehicle code makes it obligatory to "seize any plate not legally issued to the car bearing the same." Howard E. Mason, 26, of Los Angeles, had the experience Saturday night of being kidnapped, slugged, robbed and shot at, and wound up at the Fullerton general hospital as the result. The episode started at Glendale, Mason told deputy sheriffs, when he consented to give a ride to Los Angeles to two men, one of whom he said he had known about a year. When they neared Mason's home on the west side of Los Angeles, one of the men produced a revolver and robbed Mason of about $15. The second man then moved into the driver's seat, drove through Downey, where the pair bound Mason's hands, and then proceeded to Brea canyon where they took Mason to a secluded spot, beat him with a gun and shot at him. Mason managed to escape, obtained aid at a nearby ranch home and was taken to the Fullerton hospital. Mason said the man whom he had known is named Earl Duncan, and he believed the other man's name is Hiram Johnson. He furnished officers with good descriptions of the two bandits. High School Pupils Take Part in Forum Three students from Marywood Catholic high school presented a symposium on "Modern Youth" at the first regular meeting of the Columbian forum, held last evening at St. Boniface Hall. Ulysses Bauer, deputy grand knight of Anaheim council of Knights of Columbus, presided as chairman. Papers were read by Veronica Gregor, Patricia Duffy and Mary Elizabeth Prulett, each dealing with a separate phase of the general subject of the evening.