anaheim-gazette 1940-05-16
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WINSTON CHURCHILL SUCCESS CHAMBERLAIN
LONDON — Winston Churchill took the responsibility Friday of forming a new government, following the resignation of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. The ministry was formed on a coalition basis.
GERMANS INVADE LOW COUNTRIES
BRUSSELS—A sudden attack was launched early last Friday by the German army on Belgium. The Netherlands and Luxemburg, a drive which quickly brought English and French troops into the Low Countries.
ITALIANS OFFEND BRITISH DIPLOMATS
ROME — Anti-British demonstrations which Saturday took the form of assaults on two diplomats brought vigorous protests from the British embassy to the Italian government.
SWITZERLAND READY TO DEFEND NATION
BERN—Henri Guisan, Switzerland's generalissimo Saturday told the nation's generally mobilized armed forces that "our army is ready to do its duty on each of our frontiers—to defend the country against any attacker."
NEW PRIME MINISTER GAINS FULL SUPPORT
LONDON — Winston Churchill,
Hanson is Named To Lead Business Group Next Year
Manager of Bank to Succeed John W. Price as Head of Merchant Body
O. E. Hanson, manager of the Anaheim branch of the Bank of America, and Dr. J. Niels Boege, dentist, were unanimously elected president and vice president, respectively, of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning. They will be installed at the first meeting in June.
The new officers were nominated two weeks ago. When President John W. Price called for nominations from the floor this morning, William T. Wallop immediately moved that the nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast.
Guilfoyle is Speaker
Guest speaker at the meeting this morning was J. V. Guilfoyle, secretary of the Southern California Retail Hardware association, who, in talking on the general theme of "Make Anaheim Beautiful" week, stressed the importance of organized activity in a community.
67th Anniversary Of St. Michael's Is Observed
The 67th anniversary of the founding of St. Michael's parish was observed last night with a banquet and program in the parish hall of the church. Members of the Women's Auxiliary served dinner to 10 persons.
Guest speaker of the evening was Lawrence W. Morgan of Los Angeles, who spoke on "Faith in These Times." Other program features were selections by the girls' octette of Anaheim union high school under direction of Miss Eliza Beth Hunziker, and a talk on early days of the parish by Mrs. Emma Grimshaw.
St. Agnes Guild made an offering of $67 and each member of the congregation, either Sunday or last night, contributed 67 cents to the church funds.
Junior Red Cross Plans Observance
International Goodwill Program Will Be Held Here Saturday
SWITZERLAND READY TO DEFEND NATION
BERN—Henri Guisan, Switzerland's generalissimo Saturday told the nation's generally mobilized armed forces that "our army is ready to do its duty on each of our frontiers—to defend the country against any attacker."
NEW PRIME MINISTER GAINS FULL SUPPORT
LONDON — Winston Churchill, new prime minister, Monday gained a unanimous "win the war" mandate in parliment. He told the House of Commons that "without victory there is no survival."
DUTCH ROYAL FAMILY FLEE TO ENGLAND
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth and Crown Princess Juliana and her daughters, Beatrix and Irene, arrived here Monday from The Hague with other members of the royal family.
YUGOSLAVIA PREPARES FOR EMERGENCIES
BELGRADE—A high Yugoslav source reported Monday "all security measures" including putting 700,000 troops on war footing, had been taken in Yugoslavia to guard against possible entrance of Italy into the European conflict.
DUTCH ARMY ORDERED TO STOP FIGHTING
AMSTERDAM—General Henri G. Winkelman, commander in chief of the Dutch forces, Tuesday ordered Dutch soldiers to cease defense of Rotterdam and Utrecht. Virtually complete surrender of Holland was forecast by the commander in chief.
GERMAN ARMY CAPTURES SEDAN
PARIS—The French city of Sedan, in the fortified zone 10 miles below the Belgian border, was captured by the Germans Tuesday, a military spokesman said, as the fiercest battle of the war developed along the Meuse river.
NAVY ASKS CASH FOR NEW SHIPS
WASHINGTON—The navy recommended Tuesday that congress provide immediately an additional $300,000,000 to speed up construction of 68 combat and auxiliary ships now on the ways. A 48-hour week for government and private shipyards also was proposed.
Guilfoyle is Speaker
Guest speaker at the meeting this morning was J. V. Guilfoyle, secretary of the Southern California Retail Hardware association, who, in talking on the general theme of "Make Anaheim Beautiful" week, stressed the importance of organized activity in a community.
"Help yourself by being active in community, cooperative projects," he declared. "Great events are made possible only by the general participation of everyone. Each one of you should cooperate in this 'Make Anaheim Beautiful' week, for your participation is the best advertisement for the campaign."
Organization Powerful
In illustrating the power of organization, Guilfoyle pointed to the American Federation and Labor, the Farm Bureau and the Democratic party each of which he declared accomplished what it has through being well organized. "The man of the future, in business, professional life and labor, will be only as strong as the organization to which he belongs," the speaker said.
Individually, a merchant can accomplish nothing. He is doomed to failure unless he joins an organization and assists in its activities, Guilfoyle declared.
Trade at Home
In touching on purely business matters, the speaker said that Anaheim, like most other cities, has the problem of its citizens spending their money in other communities. Cooperative efforts among the business houses is needed to correct that condition, he said. Along that thought, Guilfoyle pointed out that membership in an organization is not in itself enough; work and cooperation is also needed. Grant Keller introduced the speaker.
Paul Elsner reported on the progress the 20-30 club is making in its plans for Orange Week, June 2 to 8. Mrs. Helen McLaine spoke briefly on "Make Anaheim Beautiful" week and announced the prize of $5 being offered by the Ebell club for the best decorated store window.
President Price read an invitation from the National Guard to attend the open house which that organization will hold next Tuesday evening.
Annual observance of International Goodwill Day by members of the Junior Red Cross of Oran County will be held Saturday at John C. Fremont school. The event will open with a luncheon at 12 o'clock in the school cafeteria, which will be followed by public program in the school auditorium at 2 o'clock.
Invited guests for the luncheon are the members of the Junior Red Cross throughout Oran county, teachers, sponsors and group of parents. Each school that is sending representation has been assigned a country which there is a Junior Red Cross organization. Students will drive in costumes depicting the country and one of their number will be as ambassador.
Kunze to Speak
Coney Kunze of Laguna Beach president of the Junior Red Cross county council, will preside during the program and will give the main talk on the Junior Red Cross. The Junior Red Cross flag will be presented to school giving the greatest service during the past year by the B. D. Howard Dow of Anaheim.
Music during the luncheon will be provided by a string ensemble from Wilshire school in Fertton. The Anaheim union school orchestra will play during the program in the auditorium and students of Chapman school in Fullerton will presentrance numbers.
The final committee meeting complete plans for the program was held yesterday afternoon at the office of M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools with representatives of the council present.
NAVY ASKS CASH FOR NEW SHIPS
WASHINGTON—The navy recommended Tuesday that congress provide immediately an additional $300,000,000 to speed up construction of 68 combat and auxiliary ships now on the ways. A 48-hour week for government and private shipyards also was proposed.
U. S. TO JOIN MASS PROTEST OF INVASION
WASHINGTON — The United States expressed its willingness Tuesday to join with the other American republics in a joint declaration of protest to Germany over the invasion of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg.
TERRIFIC BATTLE STARTS AT BRUSSELS
BRUSSELS — Bombardment yesterday morning by the German army of the historic cathedral town of Louvain, 15 miles from this city, marked the start of a Nazi attempt to capture the Belgian capital.
MAGINOT LINE BREAK CLAIMED
BERLIN — The German high command declared yesterday that Nazi forces had "pierced" the northwestern extension of France's Maginot line in the Sedan section.
HUGE DEFENSE PROGRAM WILL BE REQUESTED
WASHINGTON — President Roosevelt was expected to ask for a preparedness program allocation of almost $1,000,000,000 in his schedule speech before congress today. The president will cancel his proposed southern and far western trip, it was announced.
Chamber Election Plans Formulated
Plans for election of new board members were discussed by directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce during their regular meeting yesterday noon at the Elks clubhouse. It was emphasized that members who have not paid their dues to July 1 are not eligible to take part in the election.
Under the recent amendment to the by-laws a board of 20 members will be chosen this year. There being only four hold-over directors, 16 new members of the board will be elected.
Nomination ballots will be mailed out early in June, according to Secretary John A. Morgan, and must be returned within a week.
Battery Complaint Sends Man to Jail
Frank Provencio, 37, of 318 Sabina street, who was arrested yesterday morning on a warrant charging battery, was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail when he pleaded guilty before Acting City Judge Charles Küchel. The complaint against Provencio was signed by his wife.
AHEIM GAZETE
ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1940
Th Anniversary of St. Michael's Observed
The 67th anniversary of the opening of St. Michael's parish observed last night with a meet and program in the hall of the church. Members of the Women's Auxiliary served dinner to 100 men.
Best speaker of the evening was Lawrence W. Morgan of Angeles, who spoke on "In These Times." Other team features were selected by the girls' octette ofheim union high school, direction of Miss Eliza-Hunziker, and a talk on days of the parish by Emma Grimshaw.
Agnes Guild made an offering of $67 and each member of the congregation, either day or last night, contributed 67 cents to the church.
Senior Red Cross Plans Observance
National Goodwill Day Program Will Be Held Here Saturday
Advance Activity On Orange Week Will Start Soon
Twenty-Thirty Club Directs Plans for Observance
Here June 2 to 8
Anaheim will take an active part in the annual Orange Week observance which will be held from June 2 to June 8, with the Twenty-Thirty club, young men's service group, starting work on preliminary organization before the end of this week, according to Paul Elsner, president of the club. The Anaheim Merchants association is giving active assistance in arranging the week.
Orange Week is to be observed at the same time in other Orange county cities, notably Santa Ana and Fullerton where the junior chambers of commerce are the directing agencies.
Survey to be Made
First activity of the 20-30 club will be to make a survey of the entire business district to ascertain what stores will participate in the campaign, Elsner said. Each business house will be requested to reserve at least a part of one window for an Orange Week display, materials for which will be furnished by the Cali-
To Speak Here
PAUL N. CARTER
The annual observance of National Foreign Trade Week will be held here next Monday noon at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse, with the Rotary club and Anaheim Chamber of Commerce jointly sponsoring the event. Guest speaker will be Paul N. Carter, manager of the foreign trade department of the Matson Navigation company, operators of steamships between California and Hawaii, Australia and other South Sea points.
Local Red Cross Chapter Allóte Quota of $1,000
Contributions Requested
Gigantic European War Relief Fund
Anaheim residents are responding generously to the plea of American Red Cross for contributions to a war relief fund minimum of $10,000,000, he contributed approximately during the first four days of drive. The quota established the Anaheim chapter is $10 has been announced by W. Claussen, chairman of the heim chapter.
Contributions are being added by City Clerk Charles Griffith at his office in the hall, and by Claussen at the office of America.
Board Meets Today
The chapter's executive is to meet this afternoon to finalize plans for reaching its in the shortest possible Assisting in the work with James R. Dancy, field director the American Red Cross, who attend the meeting.
Chairman Norman H. Davis announcing the Red Cross for a European Relief fund.
Jior Red Cross Observance
National Goodwill Day Program Will Be Held Here Saturday
A dual observance of Internationally Goodwill Day by members of the Junior Red Cross throughout Orange County, teachers, sponsors and a number of parents. Each school is sending representatives been assigned a country in there is a Junior Red Cross organization. Students will dress outumes depicting the country one of their number will act bassador.
Kunze to Speak
Key Kunze of Laguna Beach, sent of the Junior Red Cross by council, will preside during the program and will also the main talk on the Junior Cross. The Junior Red Cross will be presented to the giving the greatest service the past year by the Rev. Edward Dow of Anaheim.
Music during the luncheon will provided by a string ensemble the Wilshire school in Fullerton. The Anaheim union high school orchestra will play during program in the auditorium, students of Chapman school fullerton will present two numbers.
The final committee meeting to delete plans for the program held yesterday afternoon at office of M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, representatives of the county will present.
Arthur Corey is Rotary Speaker
Few people are exempt from the effects of propaganda, Arthur Corey, public relations counsel for the California Teachers' association, southern section, told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon. Propaganda is used in business, professions, politics, civic organizations and schools, and covers a wide variety of subjects. The speaker, formerly connected with the Orange county school department, was introduced by Oscar H. Renner.
Dr. L. C. Deming announced the Foreign Trade Week meeting to be held next Monday noon and declared it will be an open meeting to which the public is invited.
The annual observance of National Foreign Trade Week will be held here next Monday noon at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse, with the Rotary club and Anaheim Chamber of Commerce jointly sponsoring the event. Guest speaker will be Paul N. Carter, manager of the foreign trade department of the Matson Navigation company, operators of steamships between California and Hawaii, Australia and other South Sea points.
Carter is a member of the Sierra Madre city council and planning commission, the Foreign Trade Association of Southern California, and the harbor and foreign commerce committee of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. He has been speaking on Foreign trade and other international subjects for the past 10 years. The meeting is open to the public.
County TB Group Adopts Projects
Alan Blanchard, field representative, California Tuberculosis association, on a few days visit in Orange county, reported his findings and recommendations Monday of this week to the board of directors of the local tuberculosis association at a regular meeting held at the association's headquarters in Santa Ana.
Carrying out Blanchard's recommendations, the local group authorized the appointment of two committees, one to study new programs for the association to promote and the other to assist in the creation of a low-rent housing project for Orange county.
The first committee, called the medical-projects program committee will consist of five members, including Dr. Edward Lee Russell, Orange county health officer; Dr. Waldo S. Wehrly, Santa Ana, tuberculosis specialist; a representative from the county medical association; and two members from the tuberculosis association.
The second committee composed of Mrs. R. W. Balch, Anaheim; Mrs. W. Maxwell Burke, Santa Ana; and Mrs. Roy O. Andersen, Balboa Island; was authorized to work with the citizens' committee for low-rent housing which has for its purpose programs to pro-
Board Meets Today
The chapter's executive is to meet this afternoon to late plans for reaching its in the shortest possible Assisting in the work with James R. Dancy, field directive the American Red Cross, who attend the meeting.
Chairman Norman H. Dav announcing the Red Cross for a European Relief fund that the recent invasion of land, Belgium and Luxembourg and the spread of death and vastation among the innocent populations reel large relief funds if the Cross was to move to mi-
the suffering. "Authority voted by the Red Cross na convention in Washington for national officers to launch an effort war relief funds if and necessary, Davis said.
"Hour Has Struck"
"The hour has struck with threat of ensuing suffering horror to be endured by ww and children and the aged, so the human mind never has ceived.
"I urge all sympathetic A cans to respond quickly generously to this appeal making immediate contrib-
to their local Red Cross cha-
The American Red Cross already sent $100,000 to Belgian Red Cross and a amount to The Netherland Cross, it was disclosed yes-
by Mrs. Laura Warren, exe secretary of the Orange Council. In addition, orders been placed for 150 fast conditioned ambulances, 100 illiary hospital trucks, 100 hospitals and a large quan-
surgical instruments.
Methodist Leader To Speak Sun
Dr. J. L. Lyons, Sah Dieg trict superintendent of Med churches, will speak S morning at 11 o'clock at Wesley Methodist church, announced this morning by G. Carroll Rector, pastor Lyons has but recently ro-
from the general conference Methodist church at Atlantic and will tell of the work on this first general conference united Methodism.
final committee meeting to complete plans for the program held yesterday afternoon at office of M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, representatives of the county will present.
Toastmasters Hear Group of Speakers
Anaheim Toastmasters club will be a delegation to the district contest to be held at Santa Clara Saturday night, it was held during the club's meeting today. Paul Demaree, former of Anaheim and now of San Capistrano, will represent area in the contest.
alter Taylor was toastmastering the meeting, which included talks by C. O. Patterson, Eldon Dek, Earl E. Smith, Max M. Anderson and George Hedstrom. Nick Kellogg was general critic. Hart Morter, new president, added oer his first meeting. Requests during the meeting were Heffern and Ralph Seward.
Bands Allocated for Essays by Students
prize money totalling $15 for days by grammar school pupils the theme, "Make Anaheim useful," was appropriated by directors of the Anaheim chants association during a special meeting last Friday morning. The contest opens next Monday and closes on Saturday.
president John W. Price appointed August Schumacher, Kurt Klein and Leon Wraay as a committee to solicit participation in year's first Green Tag day be held on May 25.
Girl Injured When Hit by Army Truck
Lois Vipond, 14-year-old daughter of Police Officer and Mrs. Earl Vipond of 1118-A Pearl street, suffered slight injuries yesterday morning when the bicycle she was riding collided with an army truck passing through Anaheim, according to police reports. The truck driver stopped briefly, but did not attempt to render aid, according to witnesses' statements to investigating officers.
The girl was riding across Center street at Resh street, towards Fremont school, when the accident occurred, it was learned Army officers at March Field were immediately contacted and a promise of an investigation was received.
Anaheim’s Share of License Tax $7555
The City of Anaheim will receive $7,555.58 as its share of the motor vehicle license tax recently collected by the state, it has been announced by Joe Mattson, director of the department of motor vehicles. The allocation is based upon a population of 11,013.
Orange county as a whole will receive $52,962.46, based upon a population of 77,198.
Nine Newcomers on Booster Body List
Nine newcomers to Anaheim are included on the chamber of commerce's list for last week. They are L. W. Browell, 217 N. Olive; W. P. Hailey, 1110 E. Center; Frances Bowyers, 1124 W. Center; Mrs. Orville Filley, 116½ E. Alberta; Fred Audrey, 620 N. Zeyn; Mrs. H. R. Low, 113 E. Alberta; Martha Haman, 330½ S. Melrose; Hall Sayer, 120 N. Clementine, and H. Marquise, 1001 W. Broadway.
Members of Kiwanis Hear Former Marine
Grover C. Darnell, formerly of the United States marines and navy, was the speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. He told of some of his experiences while in the service. Darnell was introduced by Dick Heffern, program chairman of the day.
A. Curtis Case announced that the annual Kiwanis club golf tournament will be held at the Hacienda Country club on May 23.
Dr. J. L. Lyons, Sah Dieg trict superintendent of Med churches, will speak S morning at 11 o'clock at Wesley Methodist church, announced this morning by G. Carroll Rector, pastor Lyons has but recently re- from the general conference Methodist church at Atlantic and will tell of the work on this first general conference united Methodism.
At the evening hour, Re roll will deliver the m speaking on the war situation Europe and how it affected United States.
More Flood Bond Bought by Co
Orange county super Tuesday authorized purchase $70,000 worth of flood district bonds, thus bring to 000 the total repurchase federal money allocated for penditure in the Prado day.
The purchase was made the First National bank in Ana, the issue which would retired in 1958, being for cent. The bonds were held without conciliation.
Five From Anaheim Called as Ju
Forty-two men and whose names were drawn service as superior court jurors were summoned Superior Judge Franklin Tuesday morning for assis In the group were G. E. T. D. McKeehan, Ferdinand ing, Mrs. Florence Smith and Florence Davis, all of who residents of Anaheim.
ZETTE
1940 NUMBER 30
Local Red Cross Chapter Allotted Quota of $1,000
Contributions Requested For Giantic European War Relief Fund
Anheim residents are respond generously to the plea of the American Red Cross for contributions to a war relief fund of a minimum of $10,000,000, having distributed approximately $50 among the first four days of the ce. The quota established for Anaheim chapter is $1000, it has been announced by William Lussen, chairman of the Anaheim chapter.
Contributions are being accepted by City Clerk Charles E. With at his office in the city, and by Claussen at the Bank America.
Board Meets Today
The chapter's executive board meets this afternoon to form plans for reaching its quota the shortest possible time. Listing in the work will be James R. Dancy, field director of American Red Cross, who will end the meeting.
Chairman Norman H. Davis, in announcing the Red Cross drive a European Relief fund, said
Treatment Plant Action Again Meets Delay
Efforts of the joint outfall sewer agreement members to start work immediately on construction of a treatment plant again met delay yesterday.
The administrative committee met here yesterday only to learn that neither Orange nor Fullerton city councils had yet approved a resolution supporting the plan. The latter city was not represented, but sent word it had taken no action.
Orange's representatives indicated that action on the resolution would be taken at the next meeting of their council. The administrative committee will meet again next Thursday.
Flag is Given by Auxiliary of VFW
Hi-Y Clubs of Anaheim Are Honored by Patriotic Organization
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary of the second district presented a large United States flag to the Hi-Y organizations of the
Tax Delinquency For Fiscal Year In Anaheim Low
Ninety-Six Per Cent is Paid by May 1, Report to Council Reveals
Ninety-six per cent of the entire tax roll of the city of Anaheim for the fiscal year 1939-1940 was collected as of May 1, it was reported to the Anaheim city council Tuesday night by Miss Jean Barry, deputy tax collector. The total to be collected is $81,769.09, and the amount already paid into the city treasury totals $77,925.97, Miss Barry reported. The list of delinquent taxes will be published in about two weeks.
Reorganization of the general safety committee of the city was ordered by the council, and will take place at a special meeting to be held on May 27 at 2 o'clock. The executive safety council is composed of all department heads and one member of the city council, appointed each month by the mayor. The council names all sub-committees representing the various departments.
Lot Cleaning Planned
The council entered into an agreement with James F. Sutherland
Flag is given by Auxiliary of VFW
Hi-Y Clubs of Anaheim Are Honored by Patriotic Organization
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary of the second district presented a large United States flag to the Hi-Y organizations of the Anaheim YMCA at impressive ceremonies conducted Tuesday night at the YMCA building on South Philadelphia street. A large group of members of VFW posts and auxiliaries throughout the district were in attendance and were greeted by J. B. Wilbur, YMCA secretary, and Willard Adams, president of the Senior Hi-Y.
Following a short business meeting which featured devotions by Herbert Heinze and a prayer by Howard Anderson, the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Susie Whippo, president of the Anaheim VFW auxiliary, who introduced Mrs. Edna Wisser, Americanism chairman.
Flag is Presented
Mrs. Wisser presented a program which included a group of selections by the boys sextet of Anaheim union high school, under direction of Miss Elizabeth Hunziker. Mrs. Esther Hendrickson of Santa Ana, president of the second district, was then escorted to the chairman's station and made the presentation of the flag. Responses were given by Adams, W. H. Bonney, principal of John C. Fremont school, and Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor of White Temple Methodist church.
A specially-made standard was then presented to the Hi-Y groups by the Anaheim VFW post and auxiliary.
L. A. Lewis Speaks
L. A. Lewis, native of Anaheim and now a prominent Los Angeles attorney, was the guest speaker of the evening, bringing his audience an inspiring address on Americanism.
Each year the state department of the VFW auxiliary presents a flag to some organization. Pamphlets discussing flag etiquette were distributed to the entire assemblage of the VFW post.
Among the guests present were the commanders and presidents of the various posts and auxiliaries throughout the district, a number of department officers and city safety committee of the city was ordered by the council, and will take place at a special meeting to be held on May 27 at 2 o'clock.
The executive safety council is composed of all department heads and one member of the city council, appointed each month by the mayor. The council names all sub-committees representing the various departments.
Lot Cleaning Planned
The council entered into an agreement with James F. Sutherland of Anaheim to clear weeds from lots throughout the city which have not already been cleared by the property owners. A new procedure will be followed this year, according to Sutherland's plans. In the past, cleaning of lots have been done by burning, but under his agreement with the city Sutherland will plow and disc the property.
The bid of $578.40 submitted by Robert H. Boney on a new four-door Plymouth sedan was accepted by the council. The new automobile will be used by the police department and will replace a 1936 Dodge sedan which is being turned in on the deal. Installation of two-way radio and other equipment will delay putting the car into operation for a few days.
Ordinance Introduced
First reading was given to an ordinance granting a variance to Martin A. Gier, permitting an area of less than 600 square feet for lots he owns on the extension of La Verne street. The variance was granted because Gier contributed several feet of the property for alley purposes.
The council entered into a contract with Sully-Miller company to repair streets surfaces in localities where new water mains are bing laid.
E Nickles was employed as park policeman for the summer months.
Several Anaheim officials are planning to attend the School of Government at the University of Southern California June 10 to 14. Vard W. Hannum, water and power superintendent, is serving on the power supply and distribution committee and will preside as chairman of a meeting of that group during the afternoon of Thursday, June 13.
First Gym Project
Will Close May 22
Closing date for the project to
Dr. J. L. Lyons, Sah Diego district superintendent of Methodist churches, will speak Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Jesley Methodist church, it was announced this morning by Rev. Carroll Rector, pastor. Dr. Lyons has but recently returned from the general conference of the Methodist church at Atlantic City, and will tell of the work done at its first general conference of United Methodism.
At the evening hour, Rev. Carroll will deliver the message, speaking on the war situation in Europe and how it affects the United States.
More Flood Bonds Bought by County
Orange county supervisors Tuesday authorized purchase of $20,000 worth of flood control strict bonds, thus bring to $400,-500 the total repurchased with federal money allocated for expenditure in the Prado dam area.
The purchase was made from the First National bank in Santa Ana, the issue, which would have retired in 1958, being for 2½ per cent. The bonds were ordered held without conciliation.
Five From Anaheim Called as Jurors
Forty-two men and women whose names were drawn for service as superior court trial jurors were summoned before Superior Judge Franklin G. West Tuesday morning for assignment on the group were G. E. Miller, D. D. McKeehan, Ferdinand Heying, Mrs. Florence Smith and Mrs. Florence Davis, all of whom are residents of Anaheim.