anaheim-gazette 1941-10-23

War Opened On Closed Shop As Unions Demands Refused Associations In County Back Automobile Dealers as Picket Line Thrown Around Santa Ana Business Rejecting Contract Attempts by the Teamsters union and other A. F. of L. groups to force closed shop contracts on automobile dealers in Orange county met organized effort to counteract asserted attempts when representatives of the Associated Farmers of Orange county, the Citizens association of Orange county and the Pro-American group met in Anaheim Tuesday night. Cooperation with Otto Haan, Santa Ana dealer whose place is now being picketed, was pledged. Ninety-eight percent of the automobile dealers in Orange county pledged to oppose the closed shop and to assist Haan in every way possible, following a conference of the dealers and the Citizens' association. The dealers plan to loan Haan men, do his work and otherwise cooperate, it was learned. Pledging themselves not to accept the closed shop on their own premises without giving the association and other dealers warning as to their intentions to dicker with the unions, the dealers signed an agreement to that effect, it became known. Action of the Associated Farmers, Citizens' association and Pro-America, as well as the automobile dealers was the aftermath of a strike called Tuesday at the Haan agency in Santa Ana, when approximately 20 mechanics and salesmen walked out of the establishment when the strike was called, it was reported. Strike Called The strike was assertedly called by W. V. Anderson, automobile YMCA Secretary Resigns Post To Direct USO J. B. Wilbur Appointed Director of Monterey Service Organization J. B. Wilbur, secretary of the Anaheim YMCA since 1937, resigned his position here to accept the directorship of the United Service Organization unit at Monterey. He will assume his new duties Nov. 1. Resignation of Wilbur and that of his wife as director of girls' work in this city, was accepted with regret by the board of directors of the local YMCA in a meeting Saturday. Wilbur said that the construction of new buildings to house the USO at Monterey is well underway. Coming to Orange county in 1930 as secretary of the YMCA in Orange, he later succeeded Conrad Action of the Associated Farmers, Citizens' association and Pro-America, as well as the automobile dealers was the aftermath of a strike called Tuesday at the Haan agency in Santa Ana, when approximately 20 mechanics and salesmen walked out of the establishment when the strike was called, it was reported. Strike Called The strike was assertedly called by W. V. Anderson, automobile salesman for the L. D. Coffing company in Santa Ana and asserted organizer of the recently-formed automobile workers union of Orange county, when Haan refused to accept a closed shop contract. The demand also included request for wage increases for the salesmen, but reportedly not for the mechanical force, which is already being paid 90-cent an hour union scale. The automobile workers union, it was reported, is the outgrowth of an association of automobile mechanics and salesmen which was formed some months ago. It subsequently received an A. F. of L. charter and allied itself with the Teamster's union. Pickets were thrown around the automobile agency shortly after the strike was called. A meeting was called last Friday by Anderson in Santa Ana at which representatives of the two unions and the automobile dealers were to be present for the purpose of discussing the program of the unions in the automobile industry in the county. Automotive men, however, upon the advice of the Citizens' association, refused to attend. In refusing the closed shop contract, Haan is reported to have told union representatives he would take no independent action in view of his connection with other dealers in the automotive division of the Citizen's association. He referred the union leaders to the association, but Anderson refused to deal with the organization, it was said. He thereupon ordered the Haan mechanics and salesmen out on strike. Sugar Beet Men Issue Ultimatum Issuing an ultimatum to the Holly Sugar company here that unless it meets three important demands and raises payments to terey. He will assume his new duties Nov. 1. Resignation of Wilbur and that of his wife as director of girls' work in this city, was accepted with regret by the board of directors of the local YMCA in a meeting Saturday. Wilbur said that the construction of new buildings to house the USO at Monterey is well underway. Coming to Orange county in 1930 as secretary of the YMCA in Orange, he later succeeded Conrad Jongewaard in Anaheim in 1937. Active in community affairs since his residence here, Wilbur has made many friends through his work with the boys' organization. In leaving Anaheim Wilbur leaves affairs of the organization in excellent condition. The financial drive now underway is more than two-thirds completed. The work of the boys' groups is well organized and the Girl Reserves are now actively engaged in fall and winter programs. Selection of a successor of Wilbur will be made by the personnel board which will study all candidates carefully in an effort to obtain a couple who will continue the splendid work carried on by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur in the past four years. Selected to the responsible position in Monterey because of his splendid record in local and district "Y" work, Wilbur is especially fitted for direction of camp activities and recreational work. The Wilburs will retain their home in Anaheim for the present, until such time as facilities are available for establishing a new home in Monterey. Police Baffled over Hit-Run Car Driver Puzzled over a mystery involving damage to an automobile Monday night near Anaheim and the abandonment of another car which supposedly struck it and whose driver had disappeared, Anaheim police and the sheriff's officers sought information regarding the abandoned car and its driver. William Rhea Trissel, 16, of 1701 E. Santa Ana St., told officers that he had parked his car along Manchester ave. not far from Euclid ave. and that with him were high school boys and girls. He said that another machine rammed the rear of his car and the driver did not stop. Anaheim Woman Killed Here Last Night Mrs. Bertha Mrowka, 52, a resident of Anaheim and vicinity to the last 13 years, was instantly killed when the vehicle in which she was riding was hit by an automobile last evening near Orangewood Ave., and Han Blvd. She is survived by three children: Mrs. Stanley Newton, Santa Ana; Mrs. Ewald Stranski, Anaheim; and William Mrowka, L.L. Beach; three grandchildren several sisters and brothers in east and in Canada. She was born in Russia came to the United States twenty nine years ago. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Hillfield Mortuary. An inquiry may be held at the mortuary tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. Joel Ogle Named County Counsel Appointment of Assistant District Attorney Joel E. Ogle Orange county counsel was filled by the county supervisor a special meeting late last week as Ogle formally took possession of his new job as legal advisor to all county departments, including supervisors. The ordinance creating the fice of county counsel been effective at the time and because a question arose regarding legality of Ogle's appointment which was made at the time ordinance was passed, the supervisors called the special meeting to again make the appointr Deputy District Attorney F Bowman was appointed de Anderson refused to deal with the organization, it was said. He thereupon ordered the Haan mechanics and salesmen out on strike. Sugar Beet Men Issue Ultimatum Issuing an ultimatum to the Holly Sugar company here that unless it meets three important demands and raises payments to growers, sugar beet growers in Orange county stated that their production will be curtailed sharply next year. The processors were granted one demand, it was learned, that the local refinery would settle with producers on basis of the local factory's individual cost and sales of all plants affiliated with Holly in this state. It is said that there has been "great dissatisfaction" among local sugar beet producers over the contract provisions with Holly and a warning was made that it now appears that "secured local acreage for best production during 1942 will be difficult." The farmers demanded not only payments on local costs and sales, which concession they got, but a new contract and use by the company of an "improved account sheet" for each affiliated grower. The Holly officials, summoned to this county from Stockton headquarters by gravity of the situation, declined all concessions at the important local meeting but agreed afterwards to the one demand. HURT IN FALL Receiving a fractured wrist and bruises when she slipped and fell on the sidewalk by the Alpha Beta store late last week, Mrs. Julia Breitenback of N. Emily St., was taken to the county hospital for treatment. Avacado Institute To Meet Oct. 31 Hundreds of avocado growers from Orange county and surrounding counties plan to attend the annual institute and field day next week at La Habra and Yorba Linda. Chairman H. H. Gardner, Orange, reports that everything is in readiness for the annual classic of the industry. The morning session starts at 9:30, Friday, October 31, at the Washington School, La Habra. The afternoon session starting at 1:30 p.m. will be a series of orchard demonstrations in the Yorba Linda avocado area. YMCA Finance Drive Ahead of Last Year With only $1053.40 left to raise in their quota of $3900, Anaheim YMCA financial campaign is running well ahead of last year's drive at the same stage, with the balance anticipated within a short period, according to Secretary J. B. Wilbur, following a check with campaign workers. A total of 363 subscribers have pledged $2846.60, it was reported, Anaheim police and the sheriff's officers sought information regarding the abandoned car and its driver. William Rhea Trissel, 16, of 1701 E. Santa Ana St., told officers that he had parked his car along Manchester ave. not far from Euclid ave. and that with him were high school boys and girls. He said that another machine rammed the rear of his car and the driver did not stop. The police officers found the abandoned car a short distance away and ordered it towed to a garage as a traffic hazard. The machine, police said, was registered to Robert Cooley of 820 S. Claudina St. Committee Chooses To Help Employees Twelve Anaheim businesses were appointed Monday by M. Johnston, chairman of the employment committee for local draft board No. 173 to with him on the committee. purpose of the committee is assist Anaheim men who completed their year's min training in finding employment. Named by Johnston to serve the committee are F. A. Yunga Oscar W. Heying, Victor G. Henry Adams, Ted Mast Paul Elsner, John W. Price, Hanson, Robert H. Boney, A.E. Schumacher, Harry C.A.sr., and H. E. W. Barnes. DRIVER FINED $100 Changing a former plea guilty to one of guilty, V Peitzke, 32, of R. D. 2, Bc Anaheim, appeared before Judge Frank Tausch M morning and paid a fine o on a drunk driving charge was arrested by Anaheim Sept. 6 and had had the case continued once pleading not g ANAHEIM GA The Oldest Newspaper in Orange County — Now in JUME LXXII EIGHT PAGES ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY Member Seeks Dense Work Anaheim Survey of all machine shops, working shops and individual lathes and other shop equipment in Anaheim was started by Secretary John M. Mon of the Anaheim chamber commerce, for the purpose of determining the amount of such equipment available in the city should be used in filling government contracts. Planned by Johnston to at-ter acquire government consignments which can be distributed to the various plants in Orlando, thereby obtaining for these shops work which they would not be able to do. A similar survey is conducted in Santa Ana, while tests are being made to have them made in Fullerton and Johnston said. The time of the completion of local survey, expected to about three weeks, some sort organization to handle the negotiation of contracts will be made. Two Earth Shocks Felt in Anaheim Tuesday Night Two of the strongest earth tremors since the 1933 disaster centering in Long Beach shook a portion of Southern California about 11 o'clock. Tuesday night was felt by many Anaheim residents. The earthquake caused scattered minor damage in other sections, but none was reported in this city. Chandeliers in the city hall shook during the city council meeting, causing some uneasiness. A light tremor was reported in Los Angeles at 2:35 a.m. also, with its motion from east to west, indicating it originated in the Inglewood fault, west of Los Angeles. County Men Will Be Employed on New Air Center Orange county men will be given first chance at jobs and all possible subcontracts will be let to Orange county firms, it was assured this week by the Griffith company, of Los Angeles, which Award Contract On Air School In Santa Ana Contract for construction of 177 buildings to be erected on the site of the Santa Ana cadet training center along Newport boulevard opposite the Santa Ana country club was awarded late last week to the Griffith company, of Los Angeles, second low bidder, at a price of $2,016,721. The information was sent to G. W. Bassett, secretary-manager of the Orange county builders exchange, from the United States army engineers office in Los Angeles. Contract papers are being drawn up immediately for signature of Griffith company officials and then army authorities will sign on behalf of the government. Officers of the army engineer's office in Los Angeles said they expect to receive word today to let the Griffith company proceed with the job. The work must be completed within 120 calendar days. Citrus Growers Institute Friday With the closing of the current Anaheim S Celebration Year’s Toll at 8 As One Man Dies In Auto Accident Eleven Others Injured In County Over We As Result of Wreck With the fatality toll nearly double that of last one man was killed and 1 injured, none seriously, results of accidents over week-end on the county ways. The toll jumped to 84 w death of Seiciliano Vasquez El Modena. He succumbed St. Joseph hospital Sunday injuries sustained Saturday when he was struck down car driven by George H. 26, of Los Angeles. The accident occurred on way 101 between Katella n Placentia road intersection Vasquez allegedly ran in the Jeffrey vehicle. County Men Will Be Employed on New Air Center Orange county men will be given first chance at jobs and all possible subcontracts will be let to Orange county firms, it was assured this week by the Griffith company, of Los Angeles, which holds the contract for building the 177 structures at the U. S. army air corps cadet conditioning center south of Santa Ana. The job is so huge that the company will have to sublet some of the work, particularly electrical wiring and plumbing and possibly other phases of the work such as cement foundations. According to Secretary G. W. Bassett of the Orange county builder's exchange, the company informed him that it would open an office on the 412-acre site south of Santa Ana where employment would be handled. It is understood, however, that it will be a union job, with much of the hiring being done through the unions. Offer Tidelands For Naval School Establishment of the "Annapolis of the West" at Newport Beach, has received favorable comment by the navy department in Washington, according to Rear Admiral C. C. Hartigan, U.S.N., retired, who last week forwarded a letter to the county board of supervisors in which he said the county's offer of free tidelands for the creation of a school for officers showed their cooperation in the national defense effort. Admiral Hartigan, on duty at department headquarters in Washington, said that congress has not yet acted on the house bill calling for $10,000,000 for expansion of the U. S. Naval Academy. At the same time, E. S. Adams, major general, U. S. A., notified the county that its offer of free land and cooperation in locating a proposed branch of West Point Academy has been received by the war department and will be duly considered. City Employee Heads State Organization Officers of the army engineer's office in Los Angeles said they expect to receive word today to let the Griffith company proceed with the job. The work must be completed within 120 calendar days. Citrus Growers Institute Friday With the closing of the current citrus season in Orange County, citrus growers are already considering the outlook and problems of the next season. The annual Citrus Growers Institute scheduled for today, October 23, is designed to help growers at this time of the year in their planning, and understanding of industry problems. The all day institute will be held in the Anaheim High School auditorium, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Morning Session—9:30 A.M. S. M. Rosedale, Chairman, Farm Bureau Citrus Dept. Presiding. J. C. Johnston, Agricultural Extension Service will speak on "Citrus Tree and Soil Management in Light of Present Trends." Harold E. Wahlberg, Farm Advisor, will give a demonstration of Citrus Soil Types of Orange County. Dr. E. T. Bartholomew, Citrus Experiment Station, will talk on "Fumigation vs. Spraying in Relation to Fruit Granulation." F. R. Wilcox, Asst. Manager, Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange, to tell of "New Developments in Citrus Distribution and Marketing," after which a discussion period will be carried on. Afternoon Session—1:30 P.M. Harold E. Wahlberg, Farm Advisor, presiding. The talks of the afternoon will be "Impact of the War on Citrus and Agriculture," by John Schneider, Marketing Specialist, Agricultural Extension Service; "Retail Margins and Marketing Methods—A Survey," T. H. Quitslund, Farm Credit Administration, Washington, D.C.; "Recent Research in Vitamins and other Values of Citrus Fruits," Miss Essie L. Elliott, Director, Home Economics, California Fruit Growers Exchange; "What Do You Know Joe? or The Importance of Grower Understanding," Bert Smith, Farm Credit Administration, Berkeley, and a discussion period will follow. Sewerage Plant Addition Okay Giving its approval of a ment signed Monday night Santa Ana city council, heim city council Tuesday sanctioned the acceptance 000 from the federal go for construction of a digester at the joint outh treatment plant, for use army air corps cadet center south of the coity. Under the pact, the city the $41,000 for construct secondary digester to treat plant now being built district-owned site at A by G. E. Kerns of Los City Employe Heads State Organization G. Millard Parks of the Anaheim city engineer's office was elected president of the planners' section of the League of California Cities at their convention at Sacramento last week. Parks had served as vice-president of the section during the past year and was a member of the program committee for the section of the recent convention. Orange county received a second honor at the conclave when Ray Overacker, city attorney of Huntington Beach, was elected president of the city attorney's section of the league for the coming year. William McClellan Summoned by Death A resident of Anaheim for the past 44 years, William F. McClellan, 82, died Sunday afternoon at his home, 218 E. Alberta St. Funeral services were conducted by McAulay and Suters mortuary of Fullerton. McClellan is survived by his wife, Margaret of Anaheim; five daughters; Mrs. C. B. Hallay and Mrs. Walter Barber, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. Etta J. Nemetz of Anaheim, Mrs. J. L. Johnson of Orange and Mrs. A. W. Koch of Fullerton; one son, Rollo W. McClellan of Costa Mesa and a brother Mode McClellan of Grant City, Mo. T. H. Quitslund, Farm Credit Administration, Washington, D.C.; "Recent Research in Vitamins and other Values of Citrus Fruits," Miss Essie L. Elliott, Director, Home Economics, California Fruit Growers Exchange; "What Do You Know Joe? or The Importance of Grower Understanding," Bert Smith, Farm Credit Administration, Berkeley, and a discussion period will follow. Orange Shipments Bring Lower Price Liberal supplies of California Valencias in the markets last week, combined with a cautious attitude on the part of the buyers because of anticipated orange and grape-fruit shipments from Florida and Texas, resulted in a price decline for the week. However, the price level remained considerably higher than any time during October of last year. Eastern sales offices of the California Fruit Growers Exchange report that actual volume of Texas oranges coming into the markets has been very small and is not likely to have a lasting effect on the California valencia market. Orange shipments out of Texas last week amounted to about 25 cars and the total for the present week is not expected to exceed 150 cars. Associated Chamber Will Meet Tuesday James M. Carter, director of traffic safety for the state department of motor vehicles, will be the principal speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Associated chambers of commerce of Orange county next Tuesday evening at the Woman's clubhouse in Yorba Linda, according to L. A. "Dan" Patch, president of the organization. GAZETTE County — Now in Its 71st Year CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1941 PHONE 2206 NUMBER 1 Anaheim Set For Annual Hallowe'en Celebration, Parade Next Thursday Year's Toll at 84 As One Man Dies In Auto Accident Eleven Others Injured In County Over Week-end As Result of Wrecks With the fatality toll at 84, early double that of last year, one man was killed and 11 others injured, none seriously, as the results of accidents over last week-end on the county's highways. The toll jumped to 84 with the death of Seiciliano Vasquez, 40, of Modena. He succumbed at the Joseph hospital Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday night when he was struck down by a car driven by George H. Jeffrey, of Los Angeles. The accident occurred on Highway 101 between Katella road and Glacentia road intersection, when Vasquez allegedly ran in front of the Jeffrey vehicle. Longest Parade in History Scheduled for 18th Annual Event; Roultry, Rabbit Show To be Added Feature on Morning Program HALLOWEEN PROGRAM 7 a.m. community breakfast to be held in Anaheim city park; 8 a.m. Poultry and rabbit show on W. Center St. 10 a.m. Street stunts and show. 2 p.m. Kiddies parade. 3 p.m. Free circus at La Palma park. 4 p.m. Model class horse judging at Santa Fe depot. 6 p.m. Parade horse judging. 7 p.m. Grand parade. After parade: Free vaudeville at Greek theatre. After parade: Free street dance on W. Center St. After parade Grand costume ball at Elks club. Anaheim today was dressed in orange and black, with street decorators busy putting up banners in anticipation of the 18th annual Halloween celebration and parade to be held here next Thursday, Oct. 30. The event this year is slated one day prior to Hallowe'en, which falls on Oct. 31. Final reports of committees for the celebration were made at a breakfast held this morning at the Marigold cafe, with special emphasizes given to the number of floats, cars and musical organizations to take part in the evening parade. The meeting was presided over by H. E. W. Barnes, general chariman. With the floats numbering more than has ever been entered in any previous parade, members of the committees looked forward to one of the most successful events in the history of the local celebration. Seventeen bands will participate in the parade, headed by the famous U.S.C. Trojan band. Others include bands from the following: The toll jumped to 84 with the death of Seiciliano Vasquez, 40, of El Modena. He succumbed at the age of 11. Joseph hospital Sunday from injuries sustained Saturday night when he was struck down by a car driven by George H. Jeffrey, 6, of Los Angeles. The accident occurred on Highway 101 between Katella road and Flacentia road intersection, when Vasquez allegedly ran in front of the Jeffrey vehicle. Edward Gonzales, 18, is in an Anaheim hospital with minor injuries sustained Sunday afternoon at Loora and Crone Sts. near Anaheim. He was with Manuel Muniga, 19, of Huntington Beach, whose car collided with one operated by Ralph Castor, 22, of San Antonio. Stanley Bowling, 23, of Fullerton, was hurt slightly when a car in which he was riding with John Michaell, 19, of Anaheim, crashed in Los Angeles county during a dog Saturday. Four persons were hurt slightly in another crash on the middle of Torba bridge Sunday night. Drivers involved are Donald G. Knowlton, of Fullerton, and Ned Hernandez, 32, of 318 Julian St., Anaheim. Hernandez was arrested by officers on a drunk driving complaint and may file a hit and run count, they said. Hurt were Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Knowlton and Miss Margaret Knowlton, all of Fullerton. With Hernandez was Gomez Marino, 32, of Anaheim, who was cut and bruised, according to reports. Sewerage Plant Addition Okayed Giving its approval of an agreement signed Monday night by the Santa Ana city council, the Anaheim city council Tuesday night sanctioned the acceptance of $41,-000 from the federal government for construction of a secondary digester at the joint outfall sewer treatment plant, for use by the army air corps cadet conditioning center south of the county seat city. Under the pact, the city will use the $41,000 for construction of a secondary digester to the treatment plant now being built at the district-owned site at Adams St. by G. E. Kerns of Long Beach, 7 p.m. Grand parade. After parade: Free vaudeville at Greek theatre. After parade: Free street dance on W. Center St. After parade Grand costume ball at Elks club. Capacity Crowd At YMCA Dinner Thursday Night Before a capacity attendance of 205 persons, Dr. Louis H. Evans, prominent boys worker and lecturer, addressed the annual YMCA dinner meeting last Thursday at the Ebell clubhouse. “There is no youth problem in our Americas today,” declared Dr. Evans. “our problem is adult. How we teach our boys and girls today will be reflected in their tomorrow; a tomorrow which will hold their spiritual, social, educational actions and the nation’s government within its power. “The job of the YMCA is to train with religious intelligence today’s youth so that he may fulfill his tomorrow,” Dr. Evans continued. Walter Taylor gave the treasurers report on the campaign drive. Assessed Valuation In County Increased Assessed valuation of Orange County totaled $192,420,128 on September 2 of this year, it was announced in Sacramento recently by State Controller Harry B. Riley. The county’s taxable wealth thus increased $49,978 from last year’s assessed valuation of $192,-370,150, Riley said. Indebtedness of the county was shown by the Controller's report to total $240,000.00. Combined assessed valuation of California’s fifty-eight counties was reported to total $7,350,926,-865, an increase of $212,305,608 over that of a year ago. The combined indebtedness amounted to $160,809,819, a drop of $15,994,582, Riley said. Clubs Participate In Problems at S. C. Harry I. Horn, president of the ning parade. The meeting was presided over by H. E. W. Barnes, general chariman. With the floats numbering more than has ever been entered in any previous parade, members of the committees looked forward to one of the most successful events in the history of the local celebration. Seventeen bands will participate in the parade, headed by the famous U.S.C. Trojan band. Others include bands from the following: Long Beach junior college, headed by the Rainbow majorettes, Fullerton junior college, Fullerton high school, Riverside drum and bugle corps, Anaheim V.F.W. children's orchestra, Anaheim drum and bugle corps, Orange high school, Brea-Olinda high school, Phillips Crusaders, BluNote Grenadettes from Santa Ana, Garden Grove high school, Anaheim high school, Valencia high school, Mexican drum and bugle corps and the South Gate boys and girls band. Store windows will be decorated early next week, with judging of the three best windows set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, while trophies are planned for the rabbit and poultry show, a new innovation in the celebration. Bands will participate in the kiddies' parade for the first time this year, according to R. H. Boney and J Ben Kaulbars, in charge of that event. One of the features of the parade this year will be the awarding of defense stamps rather than cash prizes, it was revealed. Carl Ledel and his Alphine Cruseaders will again highlight the entertainment at the breakfast Thursday morning and will be on the streets during the day. High class vaudeville talent has been selected for the breakfast and the vaudeville show at the Greek theatre that night. Pianist Entertains Rotary at Meeting Presenting a demonstration of modern popular music, Miss Katherine McCullah, young Anaheim pianist, was guest artist of the Anaheim Rotary club at their regular weekly luncheon meeting at the Elks clubhouse Monday. To show the contrast between modern music and the classics, Miss McCullah opened and closed her program by playing selections by composers of classical music. Member of Pioneer Family is Called Funeral services were held yesterday for Eloiza R. Peralta, 81, of 319 Chestnut St., a member of one of Southern California's old Spanish families, who passed away at her home Monday morning. She was born at the location where the city of La Habra now stands and has been a resident of Anaheim for many years. She leaves her children: M. R. Corona, and J. V. Corona, both of Fullerton; Steve Peralta, Vernon; Mrs. Rose Harbour of West Covina; Daniel H. Peralta, Culver City; Mrs. Victoria Ybarra and Mrs. Rose Lopes of Los Angeles; Mike Peralta of Oakland; Capetano Peralta and Joe Peralta of Anaheim; four grand children and eight great grandchildren. Services were conducted from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars parlor with burial in Loma Vista cemetery. Combined assessed valuation of California's fifty-eight counties was reported to total $7,350,926,-865, an increase of $212,305,608 over that of a year ago. The combined indebtedness amounted to $160,809,819, a drop of $15,994,582, Riley said. Clubs Participate In Problems at S. C. Harry I. Horn, president of the Anaheim Kiwanis club and Dr. C. O. Patterson, president of the Anaheim Toastmasters are scheduled to take part in the fifth annual conference on Program Problems, to be held on the University of Southern California campus next Thursday, according to Lawrence Pritchard of S. C., who is director of coordination. Opening with a general assembly in Bovard auditorium of the campus at 4 p.m., under the chairmanship of Dr. Ernest G. Bashor, former district governor of Kiwanis International, the program will be followed by six afternoon sessions. Featured will be panel discussions on phases of planning, conducting and obtaining effective programs as well as addresses on executive techniques and the club's role in national affairs. President Rufus von KleinSmid of S. C. will address the dinner event. Fullerton Bank Buys Anaheim Warrants Tax anticipation notes of Anaunion high school district, in the amount of $20,000, were sold by the county supervisors late Tuesday to the First National Trust and Savings bank of Fullerton, on a bid calling for payment of one percent interest on the notes. Only other bidder was the First National bank of Santa Ana, which asked 1¼ percent interest. Presenting a demonstration of modern popular music, Miss Katharine McCullah, young Anaheim pianist, was guest artist of the Anaheim Rotary club at their regular weekly luncheon meeting at the Elks clubhouse Monday. To show the contrast between modern music and the classics, Miss McCullah opened and closed her program by playing selections by composers of classical music. Motion pictures of scenes at this year's international convention held in Denver were shown, with E. A. Maher, a delegate to the conclave, explaining the pictures. R. H. Boney presided in the absence of Dr. Howard A. Tews. Company to Drill Wildcat Well on Spencer Property With the leasing of nearly 1200 acres of land in the surrounding vicinity, the Texas company is making preliminary excavation work this week on the Spencer property on Magnolia ave., north of Manchester blvd., preparatory to erecting a rig for drilling for oil. This is not the first attempt at wildcat drilling in this vicinity, it was learned. Drilling will probably begin sometime next week, following the erection of the rig. The company is reported to be paying $3 an acre for the first six months and $5 an acre per month thereafter for a maximum period of three years. The Spencer property was leased last May, it is reported, as was the adjacent property, owned by Kenneth Blehl.