anaheim-gazette 1943-07-08

Tire Replacement Is Difficult For A Book Motorists Fewer A-book motorists will be eligible for used and recapped tires, because of a temporary shortage in supplies of these castings in serviceable condition, was announced today by the OPA. The step was taken on information from Rubber Director William M. Jeffers that he will have to reduce for a time the rationing allotment of used and recapped tires. The July allotment, he told OPA, will be about 500,000 as compared with 800,000 in June. Beginning July 1, and probably for a period of 90 days while supplies of used tire carcasses are being put into serviceable condition, the eligibility of drivers in Southern California with mileage rations of 240 miles or less a month will be determined by these standards— 1. The applicant must show that although he has only an A book, he uses his car for occupational purposes. 2. He must meet certain other tests, including formation of a ride-sharing club where possible, or show lack of adequate transportation. Formerly any A-book holder was eligible for used and recapped tires. Eligibility of B and C-book drivers is unchanged, and the changes affect only used and recapped tires—known as Grade III's in the rationing regulations. Inner tube eligibility for all drivers also remains the same as before. Little of Everything HERB FROM TEXAS Miss Katherine H. Steward, 321 North Philadelphia street, is entertaining her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Steward and son David, recently arrived from Houston, Tex., for a Southland visit. Mr. Steward is chief engineer with the Schlaumberger Well Surveying company. Mrs. Steward was the former Katherine Kirven, daughter of the W. T. Kirvens of Garden Grove, and the visitors are dividing their time between Miss Steward's home and that of Mr. and Mrs. Kirven. IN ADAMS HOME Miss Zoila Smythe of Corona, is a pleasant houseguest here in the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Adams, 312 North Lemon street. SUMMER VISITOR Mrs. Duncan Powers arrived last week from her home in Sacramento for a mid-summer visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs of 317 North Philadelphia street. EAGLES' MEETING Anaheim Aerie No. 2401, Fraternal Order of Eagles will meet Monday night at 8 o'clock in IOOF hall, according to announcements sent out this week by D. E. Morris, secretary. Refreshments will be served at the close of the lodge session. BABY SON WELCOMED Their friends here are congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Audie Holbert, former Anaheimers now living at 821 South Flower street, Santa Ana, upon the birth of a baby son to Mrs. Holbert on June 29 in Santa Ana, Community hospital. The baby who weighed a little over four pounds will be christened Thomas. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sunday's lesson-sermon subdivision in all branches of the Motors Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston will be "Sermons." The Golden Text for 1 Corinthians is "We being martyred are one bread, and one body For we are all partakers of the one bread." Paul's statement the Corinthians regarding baptism and sacrament will be included in the lesson-sermon on the subject of which Mary Baker Eddy was eligible for used and recapped tires. Eligibility of B and C-book drivers is unchanged, and the changes affect only used and recapped tires—known as Grade III's in the rationing regulations. Inner tube eligibility for all drivers also remains the same as before. Back the attack by upping your payroll savings your very next payday. Measure your savings by your new higher income. BABY SON WELCOMED Their friends here are congratulating Mr. and Mrs. William Audie Holbert, former Anaheimers now living at 821 South Flower street, Santa Ana, upon the birth of a baby son to Mrs. Holbert on June 29 in Santa Ana, Community hospital. The baby who weighed a little over four pounds, will be christened Thomas Calvin Holbert. His father, Audie Holbert, was a former employee of the Pioneer grocery here, and is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Chaplin, 850 North Topeka street. BOARD MEETING Miss E. Kate Rea, president of Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange County, today announced the monthly meeting of the board of directors to be held tomorrow at noon in Henry's Drive-In cafe on Highway 101. BABY SON ARRIVES Happy news awaits Ensign Charles L. Endicott, now on Naval duty "somewhere in the Pacific," when he can be reached with the announcement of the birth of his small son, James Lyman Endicott, to Mrs. Endicott on Wednesday, July 7, in Fullerton General hospital. Mother and baby are doing splendidly, and later will return to Anaheim where they will be with Mrs. Endicott's brother-in-law and sister, the Melvin D. Hilgenfelds, 1925 West Broadway. Mrs. Endicott, the former Mary Louise Show, recently arrived from Miami, Fla., where she stayed during the time Ensign Endicott was stationed there. Her small son's grandparents are Mrs. Jennie Endicott of West La Palma avenue, and J. W. Show of Big Bear. LOOSE TALK COSTS LIVES! Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA'S ONLY STATEWIDE BANK Condensed Statement of Condition June 30, 1943 RESOURCES Cash in Vault and in Federal Reserve Bank $ 389.032.264.76 Due from Banks $ 195.091.420.19 TOTAL CASH $ 584.123.684.95 Securities of the United States Government and 1,470,535,823.79 Sport Coats New models! Many to choose from. $15.00 to $22.50 Slacks Gabardine and Bedford. $7.50 to $12.00 Sport Shirts Wilshire and Airman, convertable collar. Can be worn with or without tie. $1.95 to $4.95 Bathing Trunks Many styles and materials! $1.95 up YUNGBLUTH'S 145 West Center Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA’S ONLY STATEWIDE BANK Condensed Statement of Condition June 30, 1943 RESOURCES Cash in Vault and in Federal Reserve Bank ... $ 389,032,264.76 Due from Banks ... 195,091,420.19 TOTAL CASH ... $584,123,684.95 Securities of the United States Government and Federal Agencies ... 1,470,535,823.79 State, County and Municipal Bonds ... 179,303,819.22 Other Bonds and Securities ... 53,871,604.02 Stock in Federal Reserve Bank ... 3,720,000.00 Loans and Discounts ... 777,652,890.15 Accrued Interest and Accounts Receivable ... 7,915,530.23 Bank Premises, Furniture, Fixtures and Safe Deposit Vaults ... 26,715,718.78 Other Real Estate Owned ... 2,407,138.17 Customers’ Liability on Account of Letters of Credit, Acceptances and Endorsed Bills ... 20,265,659.10 Other Resources ... 1,125,917.26 TOTAL RESOURCES ... $3,127,637,785.67 LIABILITIES DEPOSITS: Demand ... $1,844,142,252.67 Savings and Time ... 1,093,124,260.32 Liability for Letters of Credit and as Acceptor, Endorser or Maker on Acceptances and Foreign Bills ... 20,578,360.83 Reserve for Interest Received in Advance ... 3,705,645.30 Reserve for Interest Taxes, Etc. ... 4,561,586.30 Capital: Common (4,000,000 Shares) ... $ 50,000,000.00 Preferred ( 406,132 Shares)* ... 8,122,640.00 Surplus ... 62,000,000.00 Undivided Profits ... 20,349,641.64 Reserve for War Contingencies, etc. ... 13,919,040.87 Other Reserves ... 3,002,244.09 Reserve for Increase of Common Capital ... 3,877,360.00 Preferred Stock Retirement Fund ... 254,753.65 TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS ... 161,525,680.25 TOTAL LIABILITIES ... $3,127,637,785.67 *Issued at $50 ($20 Capital—$30 Surplus), Annual Dividend $2. Preferred to extent of and retirable at issue price and accrued dividends. This statement includes the figures of the London, England, banking office. MAIN OFFICES IN TWO RESERVE CITIES OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES Branches throughout California united for strength and service TIME TO DO SOME WEEDING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SPENT FOR NON-ESSENTIALS CHURCHES - STIAN SCIENCE Today's lesson-sermon subject branches of the Mother Church, First Church of Christ,ist, in Boston will be "Sacrament." The Golden Text from orthodoxians is "We being many one bread, and one body: we are all partakers of that bread." Paul's statement to orthodoxians regarding baptism sacrament will be included in lesson-sermon on the sub-of which Mary Baker Eddy sins of the flesh off the body, the burial of obnoxious self and selfishness, and putting on Christ as a robe and clean garments—meaning the answer of a good conscience toward God. WESLEY METHODIST "What Does the Church Need Today?" will be the Rev. C. H. Archibald's sermon topic Sunday morning at 11 o'clock worship services in Wesley Methodist church. Sunday school will be held at 9:45 a.m. and at 7 p.m. the church will join in Union service at Rathol Baptist church. FIGURES GIVEN ON City and County Government Cost That California cities and counties last year financed only 55.36 per cent of their combined cost of government through local taxation, was a statement made this week by State Controller Harry B. Riley. One third of all such cost was provided by appropriations and gifts from other agencies, principally the state itself, he explained. Money raised by the state and by other agencies and turned over to local units of government in the year 1942 totaled $192,648,334, according to Riley's figures. This sum amounted to 33.25 per cent of the year's combined cost of city and county government which amounted to $579,341,033. State government, and to some extent federal government have assumed an increasingly large share of the cost of education and the provision of aid to needy aged, blind and jobless, collecting the funds and apportioning them to the different cities and counties for such purposes, Riley stated. In citing gifts to California cities and counties from other agencies during the year, the state controller quoted the figures of $27,419,-253, comparing them with such gifts during the first World War year of 1917, and showing an increase in the 25-year period of 911 per cent. Grants to counties in the past year totaled $165,-229,082, representing the amazing percentage increase of 2094 in the corresponding 25-year period. MRS. IDA L. POIRIER, whose death at the age of 59 occurred Saturday at the family home, 207 Melrose avenue, was laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre cemetery yesterday after recitation of the Holy Rosary Tuesday evening in Directs Airmen Major General Roy S. Geiger veteran Leatherneck aviator been named Director of Aviation U.S. Marine Corps. Prior to appointment Gen. Gelger served as commanding general of First Marine Aircraft Wing the Southwest Pacific. County's Coffee Are Swelled By Government Funds Checks ranging in value $500 to $49,285 rolled into thiefs of Orange county this adding a quarter million dollars the county treasury. The mendous sum was reimbursed from state and federal governments for expenses incurred the county during the pa WESLEY METHODIST “What Does the Church Need Today?” will be the Rev. C. H. Archibald’s sermon topic Sunday morning at 11 o’clock worship services in Wesley Methodist church. Sunday school will be held at 9:45 a.m. and at 7 p.m. the church will join in Union services at Bethel Baptist church. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN “My Mother’s Text” is the subject chosen by the Rev. Stanley Frederick George for his sermon at both 9 and 11 o’clock services Sunday morning in First Presbyterian church where quarterly communion will be observed. The congregation will join in Union services at 7 p.m. in Bethel Baptist church where the Rev. A. L. Horn of Salem Evangelical church and the Salem choir will have charge of services and music. WHITE TEMPLE METHODIST The Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church has announced his sermon subject for Sunday morning at 10:45 as “The Christian’s Response.” The day’s program will include Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and the Youth meeting and social hour at 7 p.m. The congregation will join in Union services to be held at 7 o’clock in Bethel Baptist church. CHURCH OF THE AIR Columbus West Coast Church of the Air will be conducted Sunday morning at 8:05 o’clock over Radio KNX from Great Falls, Mont., by Percival S. Goan, a former first reader in a Christian Science church. The program will be given under auspices of the Christian Science committee on Publication for Montana. MOD Manager Has Suggestion To Speed Shipments Discussing America’s problem of feeding 500 million hungry peoples in France, Holland, Africa, and elsewhere, Bruce McDaniel, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, has declared that the items of speeding up and streamling deliveries, and reducing waste in getting food from a robe and clean garments—meaning the answer of a good conscience toward God. MRS. IDA L. POIRIER, whose death at the age of 59 occurred Saturday at the family home, 207 Melrose avenue, was laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre cemetery yesterday after recitation of the Holy Rosary Tuesday evening in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel, and 10 o’clock Mass yesterday morning in St. Boniface church. Born in Bay City, Mich., Mrs. Poirier had resided in Anaheim ever since coming to California in 1919, and had been active here in church circles, especially in the Altar society of St. Boniface church. She is mourned by her husband, George J. Poirier of the home; one son, Lawrence Poirier of Santa Ana; three daughters, Mrs. Lena May Allec of Placentia; Mrs. Lorena Robbins of Glendale, and Mrs. Olive Crist of Yorba Linda, with five grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Eugent Bercot of this city and Henry Bercot of Washington, and the sisters are Mrs. Jennie Baret of this city and Mrs. May Poirier of Bay City, Mich., two of the sisters having married brothers. BABY ROBERT LEE KUENZ, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Kuenz, 124 North Topeka street, died Saturday after a brief life of only nine months. Graveside service were held for him Tuesday morning in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Relatives include with the sorrowing parents, a little sister Patricia Johanna Kuenz. DEATHS MRS. LILA A. LACY, 35, a native of Arkansas who had lived in this city for the past half dozen years, died unexpectedly last night at an Orange hospital, leaving her husband, James Ernest Lacy of the home on Wilson Drive, and an infant son to mourn their loss. In addition Mrs. Lacy was survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins of Arkansas; one sister Mrs. Glada Perry of Ventura, and two brothers, Oscar Collins with the armed forces, and Oliver Collins of Bakersfield. Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later. Are Swelled By Government Funds Checks ranging in value $500 to $49,285 rolled into transfers of Orange county this adding a quarter million dollars to the county treasury. The mendous sum was reimbursed from state and federal funds for expenses incurred by the county during the past years. Ten separate checks are exactly $236,029.30 were made from the federal government; reimburse Orange county for purchase several years; Prado Dam basin property; federal government is grant acquiring the lands as part of its ment-owned property; receiving the county flood control district for funds spent in aid of the houdings. Such holdings have made the construction of the 000,000 Prado dam which covers the Santa Ana river water; Orange-Riverside county turn of county-expended has been made at irregular valts. Other cash payments are the county funds have paid $15,490 received from the final payment for cost-locating Santa Ana canyon way preparatory to Prairie construction. This was the check in the past thirty days for $21,950.21 having been added on May 1 from the state control for the highway expansion expenses. NO RATION STAMPS In addition to two pairs issued every American sojourner entering the service, three pairs must be available in two more pairs in private manufacture. BUY DEFENSE STANDARD AND WAR BOND MOD Manager Has Suggestion To Speed Shipments Discussing America's problem of feeding 500 million hungry peoples in France, Holland, Africa, and elsewhere, Bruce McDaniel, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, has declared that the items of speeding up and streamlining deliveries, and reducing waste in getting food from the farm to the United States dining table, would save millions of dollars annually. This nation's present distribution system in the matter of fresh fruits and vegetables, is excessively costly he points out, and also contributes much to the loss from spoilage. To illustrate his point, McDaniel traced the movement of a box of oranges from an Orange county grove to a retail store in the New York area and outlined the vicissitudes such a box must undergo before it reaches the consumer. The present necessary switching from one railroad line to another; delays and re-icings, and rough and costly handling were described in detail. By shipping fruit to strategically located warehouses and thence direct to retail stores would mean a saving of as much as $1.55 a box he declared. McDaniel's analysis of the situation concluded with the statement: "We suggest that the government take cognizance of the situation and work out a program using money destined for less useful purposes, to the ultimate benefit of wholesalers, jobbers and retailers as well as producers and consumers of fresh fruits and vegetables. The day of ox-cart distribution has passed. Food is too valuable to waste." In addition Mrs. Lacy was survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Collins of Arkansas; one sister Mrs. Glada Perry of Ventura, and two brothers, Oscar Collins with the armed forces, and Oliver Collins of Bakersfield. Arrangements for funeral services will be announced later by the Hilgenfeld mortuary. What You Buy With WAR BONDS Pig Boat At sea on a submarine isn't exactly the "life of Riley." In the Battle of the Atlantic, or on the great stretches of the Pacific these sailors know the hazards of their work. One of the spots aboard these "Pig Boats" that all crew members enjoy is the galley, or kitchen. Space limitations prevent an elaborate setup, but cooks aboard these vessels are justly proud of the meals they prepare for their crews. Your increased purchase of War Bonds helps make submarine life as pleasant as possible. U.S. Treasury Department 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 Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago July 11, 1918 The noonday angelus which originated in California and has been observed in Anaheim for several months, has been adopted throughout the entire United States. The suggestion comes from Washington that everybody pause when the seven strokes of the bell are heard and repeat the following prayer: "God bless and guide our president, our legislators and others in authority: God strengthen and watch over our soldiers and sailors and aviators and those of our allies, our hospital corps, our war nurses and every agency and effort that makes for victory and peace, without which there can be no righteous peace." The Rebekahs installed the following new officers at Friday night's meeting: N. G., Mrs. Ida DeVinney; V. G. Mrs. Gladys Llewellyn; Rec. Sec., Mrs. C. G. Gates; Financial sec., Mrs. Elsie Borth; Treasurer, Mrs. F. H. Garison; R. S. to N. G., Mrs. Ida Tipton; L. S. to N. G., Mrs. Oliver Hill; R. S. to V. G., Miss Hannah Horwitz; L. S. to V. G., Miss Adele Howard; Warden, Miss Minnie Mang; Conductress, Miss Elizabeth Mang; Inside Guardian, Miss Ida Wood; Outside Guardian, Mrs. E. L. Fergus; Chaplain, Mrs. E. H. Adams. The Fourth of July was a quiet day in Anaheim. A majority of the people celebrated the day at beaches and other resorts. Business in Anaheim was at a complete standstill. Throughout the entire United States it was the most universally observed Fourth Anaheim Landing is beginning to again assume its old-time summer appearance that has made it famous for so many years past. A number of tents dot the sandhills that line the shore and several families occupy the cottages that are scattered about the camp. The families of H. Cahen, H. D. Polhemus, J. Reid, and Mr. Pike are late arrivals. The Landing has always been a favorite watering place for residents from the valley. Mrs. Bolz conducts a good restaurant at the beach which is well patronized. Among Sunday visitors were Mons. Cahen, Miss Olga Zeus, Sport Wetzel, Doc Reid, Mrs. Bauer and family, Ernest Bentz and Oscar Warling rode down on their bicycles. Next week beet digging will begin. A couple of the newly-made beet diggers are expected to arrive from China in time to begin the work. These are capable of digging five or six acres of beets a day and will make it lively for the haulers. The polarization of the beets raised here will be watched with interest by the citizens, as upon the extent of their saccharine qualities depends the success of the beet industry in this section. It is confidently expected that the beets will average well in sugar. The stockholders in the Cemetery Association, at their meeting at Kroeger's hall last Saturday, elected the following new board of trustees: Theo Rimpau, W. M. McFadden, E. Barr; H. Kroeger, and Max Nebelung. Another Are Swelled By Government Funds Checks ranging in value from $100 to $49,285 rolled into the coffers of Orange county this week, adding a quarter million dollars to the county treasury. This tremendous sum was reimbursement from state and federal governments for expenses incurred by the county during the past few years. Ten separate checks totaling exactly $236,029.30 were received from the federal government to reimburse Orange county for its purchase several years ago of Prado Dam basin property. The federal government is gradually acquiring the lands as government-owned property, reimbursing the county flood control district for funds spent in acquiring the houdings. Such holdings have made possible the construction of the $7,-100,000 Prado dam which confines the Santa Ana river waters at the orange-Riverside county line. Return of county-expended funds has been made at irregular intervals. Other cash payments added to the county funds have included 15,490 received from the state as its final payment for costs of recating Santa Ana canyon highway preparatory to Prado dam construction. This was the second check in the past thirty days, one for $21,950.21 having been received on May 1 from the state board of control, for the highway relocation expenses. O RATION STAMPS In addition to two pairs of shoes issued every American soldier on entering the service, three extra pairs must be available in reserve, and two more pairs in process of manufacture. BUY DEFENSE STAMPS AND WAR BONDS BEACH BEAUTY Mang; Conductress, Miss Elizabeth Mang; Inside Guardian, Miss Ida Wood; Outside Guardian, Mrs. E. L. Fergus; Chaplain, Mrs. E. H. Adams. The Fourth of July was a quiet day in Anaheim. A majority of the people celebrated the day at beaches and other resorts. Business in Anaheim was at a complete standstill. Throughout the entire United States it was the most universally observed Fourth of July in our history and the quietest. President's Wilson's four minute speech was wired to all cities of the nation and was read from thousands of platforms and theatre stages and was heard by millions of people. It was delivered at the Fairyland by Thomas Crawford. Mrs. O. H. Renner has received a copy of a Vancouver, B. C., paper from Miss Edith Bannerman which contained a write-up and pictures of the Kamloops Junior Red Cross society of which Miss Bannerman is the president. Among the achievements of the society is the raising of $8000 cash since the war began, a splendid showing for a junior society of 40 young women. Miss Bannerman will be remembered here, having attended school in Anaheim a number of years ago. According to Secretary Wallop of the Orange County Produce Growers association the cabbage crop for the season is practically cleaned up. In all about 300 cars were shipped east and good prices prevailed. The crop was but a little over half of that of last year. The shortage is due in part to the decreased acreage, which was 25 per cent less than a year ago, and to the yield which was at least 25 per cent below that of last year. F. C. Benjamin, who recently purchased a portion of C. E. Holcomb's interest in the First National Bank and who was immediately elected vice-president of that institution, has moved his family here from Aberdeen, S. Dakota, and is now on duty at the bank. Mr. Benjamin was for years a prominent banker of South Dakota and he will be welcomed in the financial circles of Anaheim. A flock of airplanes, five in number from the North Island aviation field, descended from the sky and landed in a field north- by the citizens, as upon the extent of their saccharine qualities depends the success of the beet industry in this section. It is confidently expected that the beets will average well in sugar. The stockholders in the Cemetery Association, at their meeting at Kroeger's hall last Saturday, elected the following new board of trustees: Theo Rimpau, W. M. McFadden, E. Barr, H., Kroeger, and Max Nebelung. Another meeting will be held next Saturday when officers of the board will be elected. It is the intention of the new Board to enlarge the cemetery by the purchase of five acres of ground, and to set out trees, lay out streets and otherwise beautify the same. While at work upon the new Methodist church of Fullerton last Friday afternoon, Gib Landell had the bad luck to fall from a scaffolding some fifteen feet to the floor sustaining injuries which for a time rendered him unconscious. He was taken to the residence of A. D. Porter and medical aid sent for. It was found that no bones were broken. Gib had a narrow escape, but is now out and at work again. Lewis' horse Fashion, while hitched near his residence on Center street last Saturday afternoon took fright at a passing team broke its bridle and started to run away. A badly demolished buggy was the result, but the horse was uninjured. No one was in the buggy at the time and fortunately no casualty resulted. At the election for officers of Company G held at the armory Thursday evening, First Lieutenant Helpin was elected captain; Second Lieutenant Landell was elected first lieutenant and Private B. R. Grogan, second lieutenant. These three energetic young gentlemen ought to be able to put the company in the front rank of the companies forming the seventh regiment. While W. J. Smith was driving home in a cart last Saturday evening his horse took fright at a pile of lumber near the sandwash bridge and upset the cart throwing him violently to the ground. He sustained a fracture of one of the little fingers and was otherwise considerably shaken up. He will soon be well on the way to recovery however... A flock of airplanes, five in number from the North Island aviation field, descended from the sky and landed in a field northeast of Anaheim. One of the machines ran short of gas and was forced to descend the others coming down to keep it company. The five sugar factories of the county expect to begin the campaign about the middle of August. This is thirty days later than they usually start. A disput relative to the price to be paid for beets was responsible for the delay. During Fred Minyard's absence on a 10-day vacation Herman Backs has been on duty in the day time at the fire department and Bob Inglish holds down the job at night. Paul Tedrick came home on a furlough last week from Fort Sill on a visit to his parents and friends. Senator John N. Anderson was in town from Santa Ana on Monday securing signatures to the nomination papers of John S. Chambers for state comptroller. Joseph Adot and Modest-Canedo of this city enlisted at the Naval resruiting station in Los Angeles last week and are now in the service. Chillie Fisher and family were among Anaheimers who spent the Fourth at Seal Beach. While W. J. Smith was driving home in a cart last Saturday evening his horse took fright at a pile of lumber near the sandwash bridge and upset the cart throwing him violently to the ground. He sustained a fracture of one of the little fingers and was otherwise considerably shaken up. He will soon be well on the way to recovery however. Miss Jennie Burton of the public schools has taken her departure for the east where she will visit with her brother and attend the World's Fair. She will return in time for the beginning of school in the fall. The water sales of the Anaheim Union Water company for the month of May amounted to $1,-886.78 and for the month of June $1,788.68. The water in the ditches has been low of late, but there is no extraordinary demand as yet. A band of gypies have been encamped in the vacant lot north of the school house during the week, telling fortunes, swapping horses, etc., but grass was short, and on Monday they folded their tents and silently stole away. A break in the water main on Center street below Clementine Saturday afternoon caused the shutting off of the water for a couple of hours until the break was repaired. Editor Peabody of the Santa Ana Blade has been away in the northern part of the state. We think we note an improvement, ahem! in our esteemed contemporary.