anaheim-gazette 1940-07-11

Between the Headlines By Fleetwood Lawton BRITAIN FIGHTS ALONE— In the debate in the British House of Commons which followed Chamberlain's return from the Munich conference Winston Churchill made a dramatic and prophetic speech. He denounced the Munich agreement bitterly saying Chamberlain had gone all the way to the German city to serve Czechoslovakia to Hitler on a platter. The outposts of freedom and democracy would be reduced by the Nazis one at a time, Churchill foretold, until at last England would stand friendless and alone faced with a desperate fight for her life against tremendous odds. Prime Minister Chamberlain answered that he had Hitler's written agreement that there would be no more German territorial demands in Europe, and that peace was secure. From all parts of the house came cries and warnings that Hitler would not keep his word, but Chamberlain was stubborn and the warnings were disregarded. Today, as Churchill and many others had so accurately forecast, England stands alone, her back to the wall, her task breath-taking in its magnitude. But the statements of her leaders clearly show Summer Evening Concerts Start At Park Tonight Santa Ana Choral Unit Will Present Entire Series Now on Schedule First of the annual summer concert series in the amphitheater of the city park will be held this evening under the sponsorship of the Anaheim city recreational commission, it was announced this morning. Four concerts are planned in all, with the succeeding events to be held on July 25, August 8 and August 22. Tonight's concert will start at 8 o'clock. The entire series of programs will be presented by the Santa Ana choral unit of the Works Progress administration music project of southern California, it was announced. Mrs. Dodley Page Harper, area supervisor for Santa Ana, is in charge of the project and also directs the singing organization. The group has gained considerable fame in its many public appearances this year. Soloist for the program this evening will be Walter Schulte, basso profundo, who will sing the popular "Road to Mandalay." Schulte has had several years ex- German territorial demands in Europe, and that peace was secure. From all parts of the house came cries and warnings that Hitler would not keep his word, but Chamberlain was stubborn and the warnings were disregarded. Today, as Churchill and many others had so accurately forecast, England stands alone, her back to the wall, her task breath-taking in its magnitude. But the statements of her leaders clearly show she is determined as never before, and her strength is not moral alone. Today, for the first time in her history, England is well on her way to becoming a first class military power. And if she can maintain the blockade of all Europe and stave off the attacks of Nazi aid and land power, the time will come when she can turn to the offensive on land in the continent of Europe. But the blocking of Europe means that the teeming millions of that continent, French, Belgians, Dutch, and Czechs as well as Germans, the innocent as well as the guilty, will face starvation. Hitler has used terror and treason, Britain must now employ the terrible weapon of famine. And that weapon cannot be restricted so that it will affect only the enemy, or even only combatants. The friends as well as the foes will feel its bony clutch. Churchill has said Europe will starve this coming winter, but starvation is the only major weapon of attack today within the reach of England's hand. And make no mistake, that weapon will be used to the utmost. The weakness, sentimentality, and humanitarianism of Chamberlain encouraged Hitler to launch this war. Ironic fate has decreed that to win, the government of which Chambrelain is a member must pursue a policy the results of which one shrinks from imagining. ENGLAND'S BACK DOOR—Now that the menace of invasion is no longer part of some fantastic nightmare, but is real and immediate, the English press is crying with one voice for some settlement of the thorny Irish problem. While the north of Ireland remains a part of the British Isles, Eire is, of course, independent. And Eire, not strong enough to hope to defend herself against any large scale German attempt at invasion, is the back door which Hitler quite probably, may use to smash England's resistance. There seems project of southern California, it was announced. Mrs. Dodley Page Harper, area supervisor for Santa Ana, is in charge of the project and also directs the singing organization. The group has gained considerable fame in its many public appearances this year. Soloist for the program this evening will be Walter Schulte, basso profundo, who will sing the popular "Road to Mandalay." Schulte has had several years' experience in light opera, vaudeville and concert work and has been a favorite of audiences in all his appearances. A second feature spot has been reserved for Mrs. Lulu Shandrow and Mrs. Edna McConnell who will present a group of Spanish songs. Mrs. Shandrow is a former resident of Anaheim, it was pointed out. Accompanist for the chorus and soloists will be Mrs. Mae Renfer. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Works Progress administration's music project has provided the artists for the city's summer evening concert series, according to Rudolph Boysen, park superintendent and member of the recreation commission. Postoffice Group Tours Structure Taking advantage of the fact that the meeting of the Orange County Postmasters association scheduled for Anaheim fell on the same night as the opening of the new terminal annex postoffice building in Los Angeles, members of the association and their guests took the opportunity to inspect the new plant last Monday night. Most of the party dined at the union railroad station before joining the rest of the group for the tour of inspection at the postoffice building. The 175 persons in the party were guests of Postmaster Mary D. Briggs and C. L. Reck, superintendent of mails of Los Angeles. Included in the group were several officers of the state postmasters association. Anaheim's party included Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Deering, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kadelbach, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Fischbach, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Simms, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baum, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Brown, John Martens, William Geiger, Three Are Killed On County Road Two Pedestrians are Amid Victims of Traffic on Independence Day Independence Day traffic in range county brought death three persons, two of whom were pedestrians, according to official records. The three fatalities brought to 33 the number of sons killed in Orange county ways since the first of the year. The dead: George Alfred Seal, 47, of Gabriel. Louis A. Gates, 30, of 504 wood street, Santa Ana. Jack Osner, 18, of St Lloyd Mo., but living temporarily Huntington Beach. Struck by Auto Osner's death was the first three. He died early Thursday morning at Orange county hospital from injuries he sustained when struck by an auto operated by James Albert Pike 32, of Redondo Beach in Huntington Beach several hours earlier Osner, who reportedly came Huntington Beach in search of mother, was struck as she was across Ocean avenue at street it was reported. Seal was the second pedestrian victim and also the second three to die. He is reporte have been walking along highway near Bolsa Chicago during a heavy fog at 12:15 o'clock Friday morning when he struck by a car reported to have driven by L. A. Buchholz 18, of Long Beach. Seal is still have been walking with the car. Car Overturns Twice Apparently losing control automobile while driving high rate of speed on Bolsa near Huntington Beach bourne Gates was fatally injured his car overturned twice. He travelling alone at the time the accident, it was said. Nine other persons were injured during the hit while an additional ten were in accidents Saturday and Sunday among those injured over week end was Mrs. Asa Morningder 31 of 419 is no longer part of some fantastic nightmare, but is real and immediate, the English press is crying with one voice for some settlement of the thorny Irish problem. While the north of Ireland remains a part of the British Isles, Eire is, of course, independent. And Eire, not strong enough to hope to defend herself against any large scale German attempt at invasion, is the back door which Hitler quite probably, may use to smash England's resistance. There seems little logic in expecting Hitler to bruise himself battering against the heavy and doubly locked front door of England when this much easier means of ingress lies open and virtually unguarded. His agents are extremely active in the Irish republic. The Irish Republican army provides him with a large ready-made fifth column, and, operating from French bases, his forces would not face anything like the difficulties they overcame in occupying Narvik in Norway. The promise to the I. R. A. that Ireland would be united and independent very probably would make that outlaw army his enthusiastic ally. One solution, and one only, might avert this very real danger. That solution is the immediate union of Ulster with the Irish Republic. But the difficulties which lie in the path of this solution are innumerable. There is not the slightest assurance the Ulstermen would consent to such a union in which they would form only a minority in a nation ruled by their traditional foes. Deep and long-standing religious and political differences have long stood in the way of true co-operation between the Orangemen of northern Ireland, and the Catholics of the south. Even union would not provide a solution if the Irish nation were to remain weak, neutral, and un- Selling Ice Cream In Park Penalized Selling ice cream in the city park in violation of a city ordinance landed Alvis Page, 18, of Santa Ana in the city jail temporarily Sunday afternoon. He was held for a short time before posting bail. Page pleaded guilty Monday morning to the charge and was fined $10, which was paid by his employer. Page's arrest was the second under the same charge by employes of the same concern. Four Pay Fines on Charges of Speed Three motorists paid fines of $5 each for speeding and a fourth was assessed $15 during the past week by City Judge Frank Tausch. E. C. Foster of Tustin paid the larger fine. The others were O. N., Stock, 621 S. Walnut street, Howard Musch, 559 South Indiana street, and Albert Hutain, 1491 East Broadway, all of Anaheim. Thieves Aid Owners In Moving Property Articles left in an outhouse his former home on West Street awaiting removal to home in Placentia, where Sunday night, W. H. Prewitt reported to Anaheim police. The loot included a dining valued at $12, a home-man saw worth $25, an anvil a worth the same amount quilt frame, piston rings at $10 and pipe fittings w Prewitt told officers. Anaheim Man For As Drunken Lies Patrick H. Van Ness, 33 East Vermont street, arrearsurday noon on charges of drunk and driving while pleaded guilty when before City Judge Frank Monday morning. He was $150 on the drunk driving with an alternative of 7 jail, and given a 30-day ed sentence for being drunk. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1940 Citrus Sales, Inc. Organized as New Medium of Selling Cooperative Organization is Formed to Give Added Outlet for Fruit The first retail outlet of a new citrus cooperative organization, formed to improve sale of citrus fruit in southern California, opened in Downeey July 4. The organization is Citrus Sales, Incorporated. Purely cooperative in its set-up, the purpose of the 12 Sun-kiss associations sponsoring the venture is to increase returns to the citrus industry. Citrus Sales, Inc. was organized as the result of pioneer work done by Ray M. Brown, manager, Placentia Mutual Orange association. The plan of operation for Citrus Sales, Inc. calls for the sale of citrus juices and fresh fruit to the motoring public. Through the cooperation of the Union Oil Co., space has been arranged for erecting stands to conform with the architecture of their service stations. Other leading petroleum organizations have expressed an interest in the venture, and will probably arrange for Citrus Sale locations in the near future. Purpose Disclosed Work Starts On Mo Work started last Monday afternoon on the new Hilgenfeld of Broadway and Claudinia street. Architect's drawing of the above. The building when completed will represent an expenditure courtesy of Anaheim Bulletin. New Mortuary is Being Built Here Hilgenfeld Funeral Home to Be at New Location in Three Months Anaheim's largest construction project of the year got under way Monday afternoon when excavation Community Park For War Relief Benefit Planned Details of the program presented at the "community party" in the city park amphitheater to raise funds for the Cross war relief quota are being worked out, it was announced today by the Rev. D. H. Dow, general chairman. Three Are Killed On County Roads Pedestrians are Among Victims of Traffic on Independence Day Independence Day traffic in Orlando county brought death to persons, two of whom were pedestrians, according to officialads. The three fatalities right to 33 the number of per-killed in Orange county high-since the first of the year. The dead: George Alfred Seal, 47, of San Joel. Luis A. Gates, 30, of 504 East-11 street, Santa Ana. Jack Osner, 18, of St. Louis, but living temporarily at Stington Beach. Struck by Auto Osner's death was the first of three. He died early Thursday morning at Orange county hospital from injuries he sustained in struck by an automobile crashed by James Albert Payne, of Redondo Beach in Hunting-Beach several hours earlier. Osner, who reportedly came to Stington Beach in search of his father, was struck as she walked across Ocean avenue at Sixth Street it was reported. Real was the second pedestrian him and also the second of the few to die. He is reported to have been walking along Coast Highway near Bolsa Chica road during a heavy fog at 12:15 o'clock day morning when he was kicked by a car reported to have driven by L. A. Buchanan, of Long Beach. Seal is said to have been walking with the traffic. Car Overturns Twice Apparently losing control of his mobile while driving at a high rate of speed on Bolsa road near Huntington Beach boulevard,ites was fatally injured when a car overturned twice. He was swelling alone at the time of the accident, it was said. Nine other persons were report-injured during the holiday, while an additional ten were hurt in accidents Saturday and Sunday among those injured over the week end was Mrs. Ascension. Orange Man Drops Dead in Shop Here Stricken suddenly while trans- The plan of operation for Orange Sales, Inc. calls for the sale of citrus juices and fresh fruit to the motoring public. Through the cooperation of the Union Oil Co., space has been arranged for erecting stands to conform with the architecture of their service stations. Other leading petroleum organizations have expressed an interest in the venture, and will probably arrange for Citrus Sale locations in the near future. Purpose Disclosed "Our purpose is to build up a business that will consume a large quantity of fruit right here in southern California," said Robert Dowling, assistant secretary and manager of Citrus Sales, Inc. "The first few months of our work must necessarily be more or less exploratory. It is our intention to prepare a drink and sell the quality of fruit that will meet the acceptance of the consuming public. We have been given the utmost cooperation by the Union Oil Co., and have been encouraged to open additional stands on the premises of other leading petroleum organizations. We believe that the motorist of the southland will really welcome a good orange, lemon or grapefruit drink served to him while he purchases his gasoline. We believe that we have an opportunity to create an additional market for citrus fruit and (Continued on page 2) Treatment Plant Plans Discussed Plans for the joint outfall sewer treatment plant were studied and minor changes suggested during an informal meeting of city officials with Engineer Adolf Koebig, jr., here Tuesday afternoon. The changes will be incorporation in the final drawings which will be presented to the administrative committee soon. Attending the meeting were Mayor Charles A. Pearson, Councilman Henry Bandick of Orange, Ted Gregory, assistant to Koebig; Dr. E. C. Russell, county health officer; J. L. McBride, Grover Walters, C. C. Bonebrake and E. P. Hapgood, members of the sewer board's engineering committee. Orange Man Drops Dead in Shop Here Stricken suddenly while trans- New Mortuary Is Being Built Here Hilgenfeld Funeral Home to Be at New Location in Three Months Anaheim's largest construction project of the year got under way Monday afternoon when excavation work started at the site of the new quarters of the Hilgenfeld funeral home at the southwest corner of Broadway and Claudina streets. The building will be of frame-stucco construction following a Monterey architecture and will cost in excess of $15,000, S. F. Hilgenfeld declared. The building will cover an area of 95 feet by 55 feet, will be one story in height in the front and two stories high in the rear, with the living yuarters for the Hilgenfeld family to occupy the second story. A driveway will extend along the west side of the building. Entrance to the chapel and to the office will be from the Broadway side. Two reposing rooms are situated near the reception room and chapel, one of which is on the Broadway side and the other southward from the office. The preparation room, with a garage for the hearse adjacent, is on the east side of the building. Large Chapel The chapel will have a seating capacity for 150 persons and will extend north and south. At the end a reposing room and a family room are located, which may be used for either a smaller chapel or an extension of the main chapel. The sanctuary is at the south end of the chapel, with a music room to the north. The casket display room is south of the chapel. Six-room residential quarters; fronting on Claudina street, are provided on the second floor. M. Eugene Durfee is the architect for the structure with Hilgenfeld listed as the builder. J. W. Show will be the foreman on the job. The new building is expected to be completed within three months. Rotary Members Hear Nick Harris Radio and film dramatization Community Park For War Relief Benefit Planned Details of the program presented at the "comm party" in the city park amphitheater to raise funds for the Cross war relief quota are being worked out, it was announced today by the Rev. D. H. Dow, general chairman of program. The event will be sent Friday, July 19, at 8:30 in the evening. The function is strictly an affair, with everyone participating in the presentation despite his or her efforts. Admission also by donation, with a minimum amount of 25 cents having established. "This will be final public appeal," the Rea said, "and we hope it will long way toward meeting heim's quota of $2000." Definitely assured are all of singing acts under their tion of Mrs. Walter Ross, dancing numbers and showmatic acts which are being ranged by Miss Suzanne and some as yet unannounced presentations by members American Legion and Elks club. The Rev. Dow negotiating with other tabl is not yet in a position to its nature. Publicity for the event directed by Mrs. Helen McLaine. Red Cross Offer New Inquiry The Anaheim chapter, A Red Cross, announces an inquiry service through the national Red Cross in Switzerland, is available person who wishes to about the welfare of fr relatives in most of the countries that have been in war, excepting Russia. On Wednesday afternoon 1:30 to 5 o'clock, Mrs. Warren, executive secretary of Orange county councilian Red Cross chapters in the Anaheim chapter, the city hall, over the parment, to make out blanks. This is a volumizing of the Red Cross. Mayor Charles A. Pearson, Councilman Henry Bandick of Orange, Ted Gregory, assistant to Koebig; Dr. E. C. Russell, county health officer; J. L. McBride, Grover Walters, C. C. Bonebrake and E. P. Hapgood, members of the sewer board's engineering committee. Orange Man Drops Dead in Shop Here Stricken suddenly while transacting business in the R. Joe Quast plumbing shop, 246 East Center street, early Tuesday afternoon, Ernst Gehle of 158 South Harwood street, Orange, was dead before medical aid could reach him. His body was removed to the Backs-Terry & Campbell mortuary and transferred to the Gillogly funeral home in Orange yesterday. Dr. E. F. Cain was summoned by Mrs. Elma Boettcher but was unable to aid the stricken man. With Gehle at the time was his wife. Gehle owned the Olive courts on South Olive street, it is reported. News Bureau Chief Talks to Kiwanians Nelson G. Pringle, managing editor of the KNX news bureau, was the speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at the Elks club. He discussed various phases of news covering and reporting by radio stations. Robert Marvin was program chairman of the day. E. J. Bradley, manager of the Safeway store, was inducted into membership in the club by T. W. Stuard. A combined meeting of the Anaheim, Fullerton and Los Angeles Kiwanis clubs at Knott's Berry farm on July 23 was announced. Rotary Members Hear Nick Harris Radio and film dramatization have had a beneficial effect on the youth of today, Nick Harris, noted detective, told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon. He then gave an illustration of effects of each type of entertainment. Harris, who is head of the International Alliance of Investigators, was obtained for the program by Lee C. Deming. Robert H. Boney was program chairman and President Ronald Brandon presided over the business meeting. Next Monday the noon meeting will be dispensed with, in favor of a barbecued steak dinner at the home of Eb Johnson at Orange and Webster roads. At that time committee chairmen will outline their plans for the coming year. Convention Report Slated at Meeting Report of the National Townsend convention by Mrs. Ida Freeman, president of Anaheim Townsend club No. 1, and Mrs. Beulah Ferguson of Costa Mesa will highlight the meeting of the Anaheim group next Tuesday evening at the clubrooms, 224 East Center street. Prior to the business meeting a penny potluck supper will be held, starting at 6 o'clock, it was announced today. Anaheim is a difficult place that it was 49 years ago last saw it." These are of Charles Oschus who paid his first visit to nearly half a century. Oschus came to Anaheim help install machinery for sugar beet factory. He a few weeks here at that has since spent most of as a miner in Alaska southern California time, he made the trip to see the changes made of the things he like the beautiful city park he spent several hours about the welfare of fraterrelatives in most of the countries that have been in war, excepting Russia. On Wednesday afternoon 1:30 to 5 o'clock, Mrs. Warren, executive secretary of the Orange county councilican Red Cross chapters in the Anaheim chapter the city hall, over the parmentory, to make out two blanks. This is a volunteer vice of the Red Cross. He will also give attention other Red Cross matters to her attention. William G. Claussen, of the Anaheim chapter that the American Red Cross received more than 4000 inquiries since the service approximately two years needed to receive a re-letter are sent by clerk from Washington, D.C. neva. From there they patched to the other societies. Half-Century Many Changes "Anaheim is a difficult place that it was 49 years ago last saw it." These are of Charles Oschus who paid his first visit to nearly half a century. Oschus came to Anaheim help install machinery for sugar beet factory. He a few weeks here at that has since spent most of as a miner in Alaska southern California time, he made the trip to see the changes made of the things he like the beautiful city park he spent several hours about the welfare of fraterrelatives in most of the countries that have been in war, excepting Russia." The other paragraphs follow this structure with similar content and formatting: - Title: "Thieves Aid Owner In Moving Property" - Articles left in an outhouse at its former home on West North Street awaiting removal to his new home in Placentia, were stolen Sunday night, W. H. Prewitt reported to Anaheim police Monday. - The loot included a dining table valued at $12, a home-made band saw worth $25, an anvil and forge worth the same amount, an $8 guilt frame, piston rings valued at $10 and pipe fittings worth $3, Prewitt told officers. - Anaheim Man Fined As Drunken Driver - Patrick H. Van Ness, 32, of 313 East Vermont street, arrested Saturday noon on charges of being drunk and driving while drunk, pleaded guilty when arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch Monday morning. - He was fined $150 on the drunk driving charge, with an alternative of 75 days in jail, and given a 30-day suspended sentence for being drunk. The page numbers are: 1-313 2-32 3-313 4-313 5-313 6-313 7-313 8-313 9-313 10-313 11-313 12-313 13-313 14-313 15-313 16-313 17-313 18-313 19-313 20-313 21-313 22-313 23-313 24-313 25-313 26-313 27-313 28-313 29-313 30-313 31-313 32-313 33-313 34-313 35-313 36-313 7 ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 Starts On Mortuary on the new Hilgenfeld Funeral Home at the southwest corner architect's drawing of the Monterey type of structure is pictured will represent an expenditure in excess of $15,000.00. Photo by City’s Assessed Valuation Lower Than Last Year Los Angeles Street Repaving Planned; WPA Funds for Bleachers Sought Assessed valuation of Anaheim city property, exclusive of utility rolls, is somewhat less for the fiscal year 1940-41 than it was for 1939-40, it was revealed Tuesday evening when the city council accepted the report of the assessor. The reduction of $61,320 will provide quite a savings to those property owners affected, it was pointed out. Non-operative valuations for the current fiscal year amount to $10,747,935, with exemptions totaling $611,745 reducing the actual amount to $10,136,190. Improvements bore the largest assessment, the total being $5,-152,900. Real estate was assessed at $4,860,810 and personal property at $1,734,225. Taxes Collected Unsecured personal property, less exceptions of $45,800, amounted to $405,205, carrying a tax total of $2,901.96. Of this amount all but $103.59 has already been collected, the council was informed. Community Party For War Relief Benefit Planned Details of the program to be presented at the “community party” in the city park amphitheater to raise funds for the Red Cross war relief quota are rapidly working out, it was announced today by the Rev. D. Howard, general chairman of the Book Circulation At Library Gains Number of Volumes in Both Departments Increased During Past Year Circulation of fiction, non-fiction, magazines, references and prints at the Anaheim public library during the fiscal year Details of the program to be presented at the "community party" in the city park amphitheater to raise funds for the Red Cross war relief quota are rapidly being worked out, it was announced today by the Rev. D. Howard Dow, general chairman of the program. The event will be presented Friday, July 19, at 8 o'clock in the evening. The function is strictly a benefit fair, with everyone participating in the presentation donating its or her efforts. Admission is also by donation, with a minimum amount of 25 cents having been established. "This will be the final public appeal," the Rev. Dow said, "and we hope it will go a long way toward meeting Anaheim's quota of $2000." Definitely assured are a number of singing acts under the direction of Mrs. Walter Ross, several dancing numbers and short dramatic acts which are being arranged by Miss Suzanne Sidnam, and some as yet unannounced presentations by members of the American Legion and Anaheim folks club. The Rev. Dow is also negotiating with other talent, but is not yet in a position to disclose its nature. Publicity for the event is under the direction of Mrs. Helen Borden McLaine. Red Cross Offers New Inquiry Help The Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross, announces that inquiry service through the International Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland, is available for any person who wishes to inquire about the welfare of friends or relatives in most of the European countries that have been involved in war, excepting Russia. On Wednesday afternoons, from 1:30 to 5 o'clock, Mrs. Laura R. Warren, executive secretary of the Orange county council, American Red Cross chapters, will be in the Anaheim chapter office in the city hall, over the police department, to make out the proper blanks. This is a volunteer service of the Red Cross, Mrs. Warne. Book Circulation At Library Gains Number of Volumes in Both Departments Increased During Past Year Circulation of fiction, non-fiction, magazines, references and prints at the Anaheim public library during the fiscal year 1939-40 increased slightly over the circulation for the previous fiscal year, the annual report of Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, librarian, reveals. The report was made public this week. The increase was recorded despite a slight loss in circulation by the juvenile department. Total circulation during the past year was 151,373 as compared with 150,751 for the year 1938-39. Miss Calnon's report stated. Total number of volumes in both the adult and juvenile departments was also increased. This gain was enough larger than the increase registered in circulation that the circulation per volume showed a slight loss. The total number of volumes on June 30 in the adult department was 17,827 and in the juvenile department 7,791. More adults held cards during the past fiscal year than during 1938-39, but a slight drop was recorded in the number of cards held by juveniles, it was reported. The circulation per card holder remained the same for both years. The report of the secretary-treasurer of the library showed receipts during the past year, including a balance on hand on June 30, 1939, of $6,073.94, amounting to $22,673.60. Expenditures for the fiscal year totaled $16,495.57, making a net gain of $223.47. Patriotism Topic At Union Service "Patriotism—the Need of the Hour," was the subject of the sermon delivered by Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at the first evening union church service of the summer last Sunday night at the city park. Denominational patriotism and party patriotism too often are assessment, the total being $5,152,900. Real estate was assessed at $4,860,810 and personal property at $1,734,225. Taxes Collected Unsecured personal property, less exceptions of $45,800, amounted to $405,205, carrying a tax total of $2,901.96. Of this amount all but $103.59 has already been collected, the council was informed. The utility assessment roll will not be presented to the council until late in August. The council sat as a board of equalization Tuesday night, receiving only one protest which was disallowed because it actually did not concern equalization. Resurfacing of Los Angeles street from Sycamore street to the south city limits is in prospect as the result of the action of the council in passing a resolution allocating for that purpose the $10,631.23 to be received from the state during the fiscal year as its share of the gas tax funds apportioned to streets of major importance. Also included in the project is the maintenance of Palm street. Small Sum on Hand The city has already on hand a total of $4,223 earmarked for the Los Angeles street improvement work, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood said. It is not yet known how soon the project will be started. Mayor Charles E. Pearson and Engineer Hapgood were given authorization to sign an application for WPA funds for the construction of additional bleachers at La Palma park baseball stadium. Ewald Lemcke of the engineering department yesterday took a preliminary sketch of the application and blueprints of the project to Los Angeles for a consultation with WPA officials. It is also planned to send copies of the blueprints to Connie Mack, president and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics who do their spring training at La Palma stadium. Ordinance Passed Ordinance No. 634 appropriating $4000 from the general fund for advertising and promotional functions during the fiscal year was adopted by the council. First reading was given to Ordinance No. 635, which will create a fund for capital outlay for public improvements. This fund will take care of future surpluses in the treasury and the money can be about the welfare of friends or relatives in most of the European countries that have been involved in war, excepting Russia. On Wednesday afternoons, from 1:30 to 5 o'clock, Mrs. Laura R. Warren, executive secretary of the Orange county council, American Red Cross chapters, will be in the Anaheim chapter office in the city hall, over the police department, to make out the proper blanks. This is a volunteer service of the Red Cross. Mrs. Warren will also give attention to any other Red Cross matters brought to her attention. William G. Claussen, chairman of the Anaheim chapter, reports that the American Red Cross has received more than 4000 replies to inquiries since the service opened. Approximately two months is needed to receive a reply. The letters are sent by clipper ship from Washington, D.C., to Geneva. From there they are dispatched to the other Red Cross societies. Half-Century Sees Many Changes Here "Anaheim is a different town that it was 49 years ago when I last saw it." These are the word of Charles Oschus who Tuesday paid his first visit to Anaheim in nearly half a century. Oschus came to Anaheim first to help install machinery in the new sugar beet factory. He spent only a few weeks here at that time and has since spent most of his time as a miner in Alaska. Back in southern California for a short time, he made the trip to Anaheim to see the changes made here. One of the things he liked best was the beautiful city park in which he spent several hours. At Union Service "Patriotism—the Need of the Hour," was the subject of the sermon delivered by Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, at the first evening union church service of the summer last Sunday night at the city park. Denominational patriotism and party patriotism too often are maintained at the expense of patriotism to the whole cause, he said. The more worthy patriotism is patriotism to principle. "The patriotism which our country and the world needs so sorely today is patriotism to the Lord Jesus Christ." Rev. C. H.' S. Hunziker, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, will deliver the message next Sunday evening and special music will also be furnished by that church. Juvenile Cited for Traffic Violations Vince Lusar, 17-year-old Fullerton boy, is scheduled to appear in Anaheim city court next Monday to answer to charges of driving an automobile 70 miles an hour in a 45-mile zone, 60 miles an hour in a 25-mile zone, being unlicensed as an operator, failing to have registration certificate in his car and operating an unsafe vehicle. He was cited Tuesday night after having been pursued for some distance on South Los Angeles by an Anaheim police officer. Being a minor, Lusar's appearance here will be only for the purpose of certifying him to the county juvenile court. Ordinance Passed Ordinance No. 634 appropriating $4000 from the general fund for advertising and promotional functions during the fiscal year was adopted by the council. First reading was given to Ordinance No. 635, which will create a fund for capital outlay for public improvements. This fund will take care of future surpluses in the treasury, and the money can be spent for anything except matters concerning the light and power department. Departmental monthly reports were received and read by the board. Warrants and demands on the city for the two weeks' period preceeding the meeting amounted to $11,158.38. Four Newcomers on Booster Body's List Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's list of newcomers to the city last week included the names of four persons. They are Jack Brookman, 409 South Melrose; John Gruber, 724-a North Olive; Mrs. Pat Johnson, 201 South Citron, and J. H. Wilmore, 608 South Dickel street. Burglary at School Found to be Prank A reported burglary at the Broadway elementary school early yesterday morning turned out to be a prank by three juveniles, according to Anaheim police records. The boys entered the basement with a pass key, and one of them removed some inkwell covers which he returned shortly.