anaheim-gazette 1943-06-10

Coroner’s Jury Makes Recommendation Against Servicemen on Highways Alive to the steadily growing menace offered by servicemen walking along the county highways at night, especially in dim-out areas, a coroner’s jury meeting late last week in Santa Ana to determine the cause of the latest fatality, took action on bringing the matter to the attention of authorities. The jury was conferring on the death of Robert W. Shaw, attached to a Coast Artillery unit, as result of an accident occurring almost two weeks ago on Highway 101 near The Arches intersection at Newport Beach. His death the following Monday in the SAAAB hospital, was the ninth among military men in the past seven months. Because of this alarming situation, the jury recommended that strict steps should be taken to prevent servicemen from walking on highways and endangering their own and others’ lives. It was suggested that the matter be brought to the attention of city, county, state and federal government officials with the view that they might work out some method of barring this activity. The recommendation followed the jury’s ruling that Shaw, latest of the list of nine, came to his death through his own negligence, and that Floyd L. Fike and John Albert Regan, both of Costa Mesa, drivers of the two cars involved, were not at fault. Shaw and two companions, Pvts. Milan Kukich and M. Steffan, were all three struck and injured by Fike’s car on the Saturday night in question, in the beach dimout area. Apparently the men were struck again by Regan’s car following almost immediately, and run over by it, according to Coroner Earl Abbey. All were taken to the Air Base hospital where Shaw died the following Monday. His companions are recovering. The fact that uniforms worn by servicemen, render them almost invisible after dark, has been brought out at various times as heightening the peril of their walking along highways. County’s Quota of Pressure Cookers Is Limited to 225 This city’s Victory Gardeners who plan to conserve their unused vegetables and fruits for winter use by the pressure cooking method of canning (will find interest in steps being taken to ration the 225 pressure cookers allotted to Orange county for the current season. Orange County War board members have the responsibility of distributing the allotment, and Charles Armstrong, secretary of the board, states that indications are that the cookers will be in a demand far in excess of the quota. Miss Franoes Liles, home demonstration agent, and her project leaders throughout the county have been conducting demonstration meetings for food preservation similar to that held in Anaheim Ebell clubhouse two weeks ago. They have met with enthusiasm. In case any Anaheim automobile owners are beginning to wonder if the increased market value of used cars will serve to increase license fees for next year, they may rest assured that such is not the case, according to Gordon H. Garland, director of motor vehicles for California. Garland has announced that license fees for 1944-45 have been set as exactly the same that were paid this year, by the new Assembly Bill 796 which was signed by Governor Earl Warren. The majority of Orange county owners of both passenger cars and commercial vehicles will find it possible to determine the amount they must pay next year by adding together the registration fee and the motor vehicle license tax paid this year, as shown in the lower right-hand corner of the registration cards (white slip). However the correct amount will not be shown on registration cards issued to complete a transfer or in cases where fees have been prorated on such vehicles or non-resident cars or trucks and trailers operated after January 31. In such cases owners must determine the amount to be paid consulting the nearest registration office of the Motor Vehicles Department. State Societies Plan Indian Event An unusual feature of a Flight luncheon to be held Monday noon at 648 South Broadway, Los Angeles by the Federation of State societies, will be the Salute to the Flag in tribal language. To every man “THE RIGHT to OWN His own Door Step.” —Fulton Lewis Jr. GIBBS LUMBER Three Retail Yards Anaheim-Fullerton-Placentix DELIVERY OF Building Materials Miss Frances Liles, home demonstration agent, and her project leaders throughout the county have been conducting demonstration meetings for food preservation similar to that held in Anaheim Ebell clubhouse two weeks ago. They have met with enthusiasm all over the county and served to increase interest in pressure cookers. A rationing committee appointed by Ransler Baker, chairman of the War board, has adopted a policy of placing the cookers where the maximum usage is indicated by the applicant. Several clubs and neighborly groups are pooling their interests and applying for the cookers, thus guaranteeing a satisfactory volume of preservation for each cooker. Printed application forms have been prepared by the committee, and may be secured by calling at the War board headquarters or addressing a letter there, at 622 North Main street, Santa Ana. Early filing of such applications is requested in order that the committee may have definite information on the county demand and how best to apportion the limited quota to accomplish the most good. Buy War Bonds and Stamps. ENEMY EARS ARE LISTENING! 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License Fees Next Year Unchanged Since any Anaheim automobiles are beginning to won the increased market value, cars will serve to increase fees for next year, they must assured that such is not true, according to Gordon H. Ward, director of motor vehicle California. And has announced that fees for 1944-45 have been exactly the same that were this year, by the new Assemblage 796 which was signed by Ford Earl Warren. Majority of Orange county of both passenger cars and special vehicles will find it difficult to determine the amount must pay next year by adding the registration fee on motor vehicle license tax this year, as shown in the right-hand corner of their station cards (white slip). Over the correct amount it can be shown on registration issued to complete a transin cases where fees have been allocated on such vehicles as resident cars or trucks and operated after January 31. Cases owners must determine amount to be paid by using the nearest registration of the Motor Vehicles Dept. The Societies at Indian Event A unusual feature of a Flag bancheon to be held Monday at 648 South Broadway, Los Angeles by the Federation of Societies, will be the Salute Flag in the tribal language High School District Costs Are Listed Following its recently released summary of elementary school costs in the state, including those of Anaheim's elementary school system, California Taxpayers' association has made public its findings on high school districts. These show that Anaheim Union high school district averaged $200.54 per pupil for each of the 1,035 pupils in average daily attendance during the period of 1941-42. This total expenditure per pupil placed the Anaheim district fifth from the top of those districts showing from one to two thousand average daily attendance. The midpoint expenditure per pupil for the period in high school districts of this group, was $179.37. In point of teacher salaries, the district spent an average of $114.14 per pupil. The midway point in this expenditure for districts of the same standing was $108.08. Other current expenses per pupil averaged $78.57, a definite advance over the median expenditure of $55.15, but the average expenditures for auxiliary agencies of $10.83 was slightly below the median of $10.02. These auxiliary agency expenditures include transportation, cafeteria and nursing services, according to the association. High School Pupils Ready for Commencement (Continued from Page 1) direction of William Cook. Senior week festivities will include with tomorrow night's Junior-Senior banquet, the annual Service banquet to be held next Wednesday evening in Ebell clubhouse Sunday will bring the Brief News Notes Here and There In Orange County EDUCATOR TO LEAVE BREA—Harold J. Ambuehl who for the past seven years has been a member of the Brea Grammar school faculty, will close his associations here to take the principalship of San Juan Capistrano elementary school. An alumnus of North Dakota Teachers' college, Ambuehl took his Master's degree at USC. He has been prominent in civic affairs, has served as assistant superintendent of Brea Congregational Sunday school, a member of the airplane watchers' service, and recently after concluding his teaching duties daily, had taken a shift at Shaffer Tool works. NEW LIONS OFFICERS Huntington Beach—At their HUNTINGTON BEACH — At their final meeting in June, Huntington Beach Lions will install a new staff of officers headed by Paul R. Davis of the Devon Shore Oil company as president, succeeding Clive L. Adams. Remaining officers will be Frank Bray, vice-president; W. M. Clegg, secretary; Owen A. Mosier, treasurer; Joe Elliott, lion tamer; W. F. Curnutt, tail twister; Harold Walker, Sam Clapp, Wayne Pickering and Harry LeBard, directors. JAP PROTEST SAN CLEMENTE—Following the example set by other county communities and organizations, San Clementine city council has adopted a resolution drawn up by Attorney B. Z. McKinney, protesting the return of Japs to Orange county and the state. The city's protest will be among others forwarded to government Navy Yard Wantts Skilled Workers From the Los Angeles Civil Information has come a statement that hundreds of workers are needed immediately at Mare Island Navy yard, San Francisco, for the vital job of reeling and building Uncle Swarships. S. E. Kaufman, representative of the Labor board at Mare Island in Los Angeles this week at office of the U.S. Employer Service, War Manpower commission, 11th and Flower street aid applicants for the import war jobs. However it has emphasized that persons all employed in an essential industry are not eligible, nor are those ing in areas like Long Beach San Pedro where there are very shortages. Skilled workers applying these Civil Service jobs are fered steady employment at pay with vacation and sick on pay, as well as the opportunity to take a vital part inEssay war production. Their transition to Mare Island from Angeles will be provided by a hound bus, and all are guarra accommodations in new government dormitories at $3.50 a day for a double or $5 a week single room. presentation of the assortment Chief Ewing. NEW GLASS FACTORY SANTA ANA—Announced was made this week that Alexander H. Kerr Glass Company, manufacturers of the known Kerr Self-Sealing Jars and Kerr Glass Top Jars, is preparing to begin about July 1 in its new Ana plant in the southeastern portion of the city. The plan High School Pupils Ready for Commencement (Continued from Page 1) direction of William Cook. Senior week festivities will include with tomorrow night's Junior-Senior banquet, the annual Service banquet to be held next Wednesday evening in Ebell clubhouse. Sunday will bring the Baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. Stanley Frederick George of First Presbyterian church. This will be in the high school auditorium at 7:30 o'clock where assisting pastors will include the Rev. Thomas L. Burden, White Temple Methodist church; the Rev. Alvin L. Horn, Salem Evangelical church, and the Rev. Earl R. Berg, Calvary Baptist church. Musical features will include A Capella choir numbers and two-piano selections played by the Misses Marian Pickell and Marian Hill. H. C. Westover is Named Internal Revenue Collector (Continued from page 1) Westover is a former Orange County Superior Court judge and comes from a family noted in legal circles of the old South. Born and reared in Williamson, Ky., he is a veteran of the First World War in which he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. At the end of the war he began his legal practise in Arizona, but came to Orange county a score of years ago and has practised ever since in Santa Ana with the exception of two years in the state senate, a post which he resigned in 1939 to take Governor Culbert Olson's appointment to the Orange County Superior Court bench vacated by the sudden death of the late Judge Homer G. Ames of this city. He returned to private practice in 1941. He and Mrs. Westover and their two children, Dorothy, a student at Tulane University, New Orleans, and Harry Jr., a grammar school student, live in Corona Del Mar. JAP PROTEST SAN CLEMENTE — Following the example set by other county communities and organizations, San Clementine city council has adopted a resolution drawn up by Attorney B. Z. McKinney, protesting the return of Japs to Orange county and the state. The city's protest will be among others forwarded to government representatives by Pacific coast municipalities and civic organizations. FESTIVAL OF ARTS LAGUNA BEACH — Although the far-famed Festival of Arts which has been a popular feature each summer in Laguna Beach, will probably be lapsed for the duration, its administrative officers will remain in force with a view to resuming activities as soon as world conditions permit. At a meeting called by the board of directors, all the present officer were retained. They are Lloyd J. Seilset, president; L. A. Copeland, treasurer; Mrs. Leslie Kimmell, secretary; Virginia Woolley, Don Leyden, Mrs. Harry Gordon Martin and Rollin O. Rawson, directors. ORCHESTRA LEADER SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO—Jan Garber, famous orchestra leader, who recently purchased a fine citrus ranch just north of the Mission village on Highway 101, was recent host to all members of his orchestra at the ranch. COAST GUARD PLANS HUNTINGTON BEACH — The newly organized Huntington Beach Coast Guard unit under direction of Chief J. R. Ewing has planned to transform an unsightly section of the bluff area into the best landscaped Naval base along the Southland coast line. The unit appealed to the city's Chamber of Commerce for assistance, and Huntington Beach Garden club responded with a choice collection of shrubs, flowering plants, lawn seed and flowers of every description to be used in carrying out the plans. Mrs. Louise Jenkins, Garden club president, made the presentation of the assortment Chief Ewing. NEW GLASS FACTORY SANTA ANA — Announced was made this week that Alexander H. Kerr Glass company, manufacturers of the known Kerr Self-Sealing Jars and Kerr Glass Top Jars, is preparing to begin operations about July 1 in its new Ana plant in the southeastern city. The plan placing 100 men and women start, will operate on a 2-day, seven days a week basic five machines to be kept in tinuous operation. MORTGAGE BURNING PLACENTIA — Sunday was important date in the history Placentia Calvary church, in 18th anniversary of its foor was observed with a more burning ceremony whereby church celebrated its first from debt. Nearly $15,000 owed on building and gave some 30 months ago, while Rev. William W. Orr proposed whereby each member summed responsibility for the ment of a portion of the addition to liquidating the debtness, the members in 6 months' interval have purchased pleasant parsonage home and over-subscribed the miss budget of $2000 by a full $2000. PROTEST JAP RETURN BUENA PARK — Seven George Bellis of Buena Chamber of Commerce, has instructed to draw up resolutions protesting any return of the anese from relocation care this area. The action was at the latest session under dency of Carl Brenner. FARM CENTER ELECTS LA HABRA—Claude R. will head La Habra Farm activities this year according results of the recent election flicers named to serve with Mrs. Christine Rosen vice-president; Joe Nuels, tary-treasurer, and Edgar wiler, immediate past preside La Habra director of County Farm Bureau. He returned to private practice in 1941. He and Mrs. Westover and their two children, Dorothy, a student at Tulane University, New Orleans, and Harry Jr., a grammar school student, live in Corona Del Mar. and Huntington Beach Garden club responded with a choice collection of shrubs, flowering plants, lawn seed and flowers of every description to be used in carrying out the plans. Mrs. Louise Jenkins, Garden club president, made the ficers named to serve with were Mrs. Christine Rosenviece-president; Joe Nuels, tary-treasurer, and Edgar Wiler, immediate past presiding La Habra director of County Farm Bureau. With every tick of the Clock Electric power is the pulsating life blood in the arteries of war industry, and the power lines of the nation are the noose American war plant workers are tightening around the Axis neck. With every tick of the clock — every second of each twenty-four hours—the electrical impulses that begin in the whirling turbines of powerhouses surge through the wires to their tasks where ships and planes, and tanks, guns and shells are being made. More than 4,000 men and women of the Edison Company, and thousands of others in other electric companies, are keeping the kilowatts rolling—a vital service of war that was built on the foundations of plentiful, low cost service in peace. Southern California Edison Company Ltd. WASTE IN WAR IS A CRIME...DO NOT WASTE ELECTRICITY JUST BECAUSE IT IS NOT RATIONED IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Dally Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Ploneers. 25 Years Ago June 13, 1918 A large and appreciative audience witnessed the presentation of the annual class play by the seniors at the high school auditorium Friday evening. "The Servant Problem" was the name of the play. Among those taking part were Fay Kern, Erma Mills, Helen Hedstrom, Frances Schmidt, Erma Waidler, Lulu Smith, Edna Hochuli and Ralph Goodale, Stanley Falkenstein, Bernard Hoyt, Fearl Filer, Rudolph Jacobsen. Freak weather which prevailed this week, a shower of rain Monday being one of the features, recalls that just a year ago three or four days of hot weather did considerable damage to the walnut crop. The hottest day was June 14. Jesse Elliott, first lieutenant of No. 77 Home Guards of Santa Ana has brought suit for $5150 against W. E. Wright, Fullerton rancher for injuries received when Wright's machine ran down Elliott and three other Home Guard officers at Fullerton May 20. Elliott had a collar bone and a wrist broken and was otherwise badly injured. It is understood that other damage suits will be brought against Wright. Wednesday morning the Board of Supervisors let a contract to A. G. Wright of Fullerton for paving 2900 feet of road on La Palma and Patt street at the Anaheim Sugar factory. The bids were: Wright, $2802.70; S. Finley, $3837.10; Wells & Bressler, $3211.60. 50 Years Ago JUNE 15, 1893 The opera house was a blaze of light for the graduating exercises Friday evening. Everybody was there. The hall was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens. Above the stage was the class motto "Ad Astra." On the stage were the graduates, Zelma Bailey, Fritzie Heimann, Eula Perry, Blanche Mitchell, Dora Snyder, Rita Rivas, Harry Davis and Frank Schwentker, with them was Prof. H. C. Keyes, Principal of Throop Polytechnic college at Pasadena. Prof. Grogan was master of ceremonies. The exercises began shortly after 8 o'clock, the band having meanwhile enlivened the occasion with martial music. The program opened by the salutatorian, Fritzie Heimann, next an essay on "Volcanoes" by Frank Schwentker. Then a double duet, by Bessie Schubert, Elenora Parker, Edna Williams and Alice Bates. Blanche Mitchell read an essay on "Woman and Civilization" and Rita Rivas one on "Ramona" Zelma Bailey based her essay on "Class History," and Dora Snyder spoke on "Freedom in America." Eula Perry wrote on "Books and how to use them." Miss Lillian Robinson sang "The Woodbird's song." After presentation of the diplomas by Prof. Grogan the band played "Home Sweet Home," and the large audience filed out of the hall and to their homes. Saturday morning they were photographed in a group by Elliott. Ennis Henry left yesterday for Ventura, where he will be married NEW GLASS FACTORY SANTA ANA — Announcement was made this week that the Alexander H. Kerr Glass company, manufacturers of the well-known Kerr Self-Sealing Mason bricks and Kerr Glass Top Mason bricks, is preparing to begin operations about July 1 in its new Santa Ana plant in the southeast section of the city. The plant, employing 100 men and women at the start, will operate on a 24-hour day, seven days a week basis, with the machines to be kept in continuous operation. PORTGAGE BURNING PLACENTIA — Sunday was an important date in the history of Placentia Calvary church, for the 50th anniversary of its founding. It observed with a mortgage burning ceremony whereby the church celebrated its freedom from debt. Nearly $15,000 was raised on building and grounds since 30 months ago, when the Rev. William W. Orr proposed a plan whereby each member assumed responsibility for the payment of a portion of the debt. In addition to liquidating the indebtedness, the members in the 30 months' interval have purchased a pleasant parsonage home and have been subscribed the missionary budget of $2000 by a full $1300. ROTEST JAP RETURN BUENA PARK — Secretary George Bellis of Buena Park Chamber of Commerce, has been instructed to draw up resolutions contesting any return of the Japanese from relocation camps of this area. The action was taken in the latest session under presidency of Carl Brenner. ARM CENTER ELECTS LA HABRA — Claude Ridgway will head La Habra Farm Center activities this year according to results of the recent election. Officers named to serve with him were Mrs. Christine Rosenberger, vice-president; Joe Nuels, secretary-treasurer, and Edgar Leutler, immediate past president, as the Habra director of Orange County Farm Bureau. NEWGLASSFACTORY Alexander H. Kerr Glass company, manufacturers of the well-known Kerr Self-Sealing Mason bricks and Kerr Glass Top Mason bricks, is preparing to begin operations about July 1 in its new Santa Ana plant in the southeast section of the city. The plant, employing 100 men and women at the start, will operate on a 24-hour day, seven days a week basis, with the machines to be kept in continuous operation. ORTGAGE BURNING PLACENTIA — Sunday was an important date in the history of Placentia Calvary church, for the 50th anniversary of its founding. It observed with a mortgage burning ceremony whereby the church celebrated its freedom from debt. Nearly $15,000 was raised on building and grounds since 30 months ago, when the Rev. William W. Orr proposed a plan whereby each member assumed responsibility for the payment of a portion of the debt. In addition to liquidating the indebtedness, the members in the 30 months' interval have purchased a pleasant parsonage home and have been subscribed the missionary budget of $2000 by a full $1300. ROTEST JAP RETURN BUENA PARK — Secretary George Bellis of Buena Park Chamber of Commerce, has been instructed to draw up resolutions contesting any return of the Japanese from relocation camps of this area. The action was taken in the latest session under presidency of Carl Brenner. ARM CENTER ELECTS LA HABRA — Claude Ridgway will head La Habra Farm Center activities this year according to results of the recent election. Officers named to serve with him were Mrs. Christine Rosenberger, vice-president; Joe Nuels, secretary-treasurer, and Edgar Leutler, immediate past president, as the Habra director of Orange County Farm Bureau. NEWGLASSFACTORY Alexander H. Kerr Glass company, manufacturers of the well-known Kerr Self-Sealing Mason bricks and Kerr Glass Top Mason bricks, is preparing to begin operations about July 1 in its new Santa Ana plant in the southeast section of the city. The plant, employing 100 men and women at the start, will operate on a 24-hour day, seven days a week basis, with the machines to be kept in continuous operation. ORTGAGE BURNING PLACENTIA — Sunday was an important date in the history of Placentia Calvary church, for the 50th anniversary of its founding. It observed with a mortgage burning ceremony whereby the church celebrated its freedom from debt. Nearly $15,000 was raised on building and grounds since 30 months ago, when the Rev. William W. Orr proposed a plan whereby each member assumed responsibility for the payment of a portion of the debt. In addition to liquidating the indebtedness, the members in the 30 months' interval have purchased a pleasant parsonage home and have been subscribed the missionary budget of $2000 by a full $1300. ROTEST JAP RETURN BUENA PARK — Secretary George Bellis of Buena Park Chamber of Commerce, has been instructed to draw up resolutions contesting any return of the Japanese from relocation camps of this area. The action was taken in the latest session under presidency of Carl Brenner. ARM CENTER ELECTS LA HABRA — Claude Ridgway will head La Habra Farm Center activities this year according to results of the recent election. Officers named to serve with him were Mrs. Christine Rosenberger, vice-president; Joe Nuels, secretary-treasurer, and Edgar Leutler, immediate past president, as the Habra director of Orange County Farm Bureau. EULA Perry wrote on "Books and how to use them." Miss Lillian Robinson sang "The Wood-bird's song." After presentation of the diplomas by Prof. Grogan the band played "Home Sweet Home," and the large audience filed out of the hall and to their homes. Saturday morning they were photographed in a group by Elliott. Ennis Henry left yesterday for Ventura, where he will be married tomorrow to Miss Laura Stewart of that place who formerly resided here. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henry go up this morning to attend the wedding. The young couple will be at home to their friends at the homestead west of town. A wedding celebration will be held shortly at Caledonia Grove on which occasion friends of the family will be invited to be present and partake of the old fashioned hospitality that always reigns supreme at the Grove. An enjoyable progressive euchre party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Melrose at their residence on Saturday evening. During the evening salads, rolls and coffee, icecream and cakes were served and at midnight the party dispersed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Everharty, Miss Fannie Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. Cahen, Mr. and Mrs. Hartung, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Browning, Mr. and Mrs. A.Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs.Plez James, Judge and Mrs.Landell, Mr. and Mrs.Otto Rust, Mrs.Fay and Miss Fay, Miss Lute Bailey, Miss Marry Vinson, Misses Dora and Minnie Zeyn, Miss Lulu James, Misses Jessie and Winifred Melrose, Miss Elizabeth Kuchel, Mr.J.W.Patterson, Capt.A.F.Halpin, Mr.Ed Amerige, Mr.A.H.Cargill, Dr.Bullard and others. Dr. Bullard carried off the gentleman's first prize which was a fancy ink stand. The first lady's prize was won by Mrs.Browning. The lady's booby prize was captured by Mrs.Rust and the gentleman's after much effort, by Mr.Henry Kuchel. While camping in the Santiago last week Ed Morgan had an encounter with a red racer, a vicious snake frequenting the mountains. Ed was looking for rabbits and while going along a narrow trail came upon the reptile which made for him savagely, darting out his tongue and hissing. Ed simply leveled his gun and shot, taking off the reptile's head. The snake Doctors Johnston and Osher attended the banquet given the medical corps of the 145th regiment by Orange county physicians Wednesday evening. Raymond Nebelung, who is now residing in Los Angeles spent the week end with his parents. Miss Ruth Grim, who is studying agriculture at the University farm at Davis, came home the first of the week to spend vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grim. Clarence Beebe has joined Uncle Sam's army, going into the service as a dentist. He has just graduated as a dentist. The marriage of Frank Anderson of Placentia and Miss Lucy Zeigler of this city took place at Riverside on May 31. The wedding was a surprise to their friends as they were supposed to be in Santa Monica visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gast when they were really at Riverside getting themselves joined in holy wedlock. The groom is one of Uncle Sam's birdmen and is now in training at Sacramento. He expects to leave for France shortly. He returns to camp the latter part of the week. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Zeigler and has acted as day clerk at the Valencia hotel since the opening of the house. At the home of the bride's parents Saturday evening the young couple were given a surprise by the Hoover club of which the bride is a member. A beautiful cut glass bowl was presented the bride by the club. While camping in the Santiago last week Ed Morgan had an encounter with a red racer, a vicious snake frequenting the mountains. Ed was looking for rabbits and while going along a narrow trail came upon the reptile which made for him savagely, darting out his tongue and hissing. Ed simply leveled his gun and shot, taking off the reptile's head. The snake was between four and five feet long. Mr. W. M. McFadden received advices on Monday of the sale of a shipment of 442 boxes of Mediterranean Sweet oranges in St. Paul which brought $4 per box. The price is the highest yet reached by any fruit sold in St. Paul this year, and naturally enough Mac feels very much elated over the sale. Samuel Kraemer was in town yesterday and reports the weather getting warmer at the ranch. He has headed and stacked his barley crop and begins heading his wheat next Monday. Crops on the ranch are larger this year than ever before. Mr. Reiser was confined to his home during the week with an attack of rheumatism. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing him out again soon. Mr. F. A. Korn has sold his house at the Landing to Mr. Cahen, who will move it further West and occupy it with his family the coming camping season. B. F. Porter has returned from Capistrano, where he has been engaged for sometime past in putting in an extensive system of irrigating works for the Trabuco Water company.