anaheim-gazette 1943-07-22

Disastrous Morning Blaze Destroys Packing Plant Clanging fire engines and billowing clouds of smoke and flame drew hundreds of observers to the city's most disastrous fire in many years, when the packing plant of Associated Anaheim Growers, Lincoln boulevard near Manchester avenue, went up in flames Monday morning. Three Tax Changes Granted By County Equalization Board When Orange county board of supervisors devoted two weeks to sitting as a board of equalization and considering complaints against the 1933-34 tax year assessments made by County Tax Assessor James Sleeper and his crew of workers, only eight complaints were filed. Three changes were allowed by the board, one reduction being on improvements at the Anaheim Boys' Center on which the assessment of $2000 was reduced ma- All available fire-fighting equipment from Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange was called to the scene as the fire gained headway, while fire trucks from the State Forestry department at Orange and civilian defense fire fighting equipment also were pressed into service. The building, owned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement company, and leased and occupied by Western Fruit Growers, Inc. and Associated Anaheim Growers, Inc., was soon beyond any hope of saving. It was believed that the fire started from a heating unit in the basement. Fortunately no one was working in the plant when the blaze was discovered and the alarm turned in shortly before 8 o'clock. Anaheim Elk Given Forum Post At National Conclave Return this week of Exalted Ruler Donald Jones from attendance at Elks' Grand Lodge sessions in Boston. Mass., will give local Elks a fuller account of the honor conferred upon one of their prominent members, Past Exalted Ruler Fay Lewis, who was named to the Grand Forum for a five-year term by the newly elected grand exalted ruler, Frank J. Lonergan of Portland, Ore. In addition to having served Anaheim lodge No. 1345 as exalted ruler, Lewis is also a past president of California State Elks' association and a former member of the Grand Lodge judiciary committee. News of his appointment to the Forum post was conveyed in a telegram from Exalted Ruler Jones to Stephen Gallagher, esteemed leading knight, who has been fulfilling Jones' duties during the latter's absence. Gallagher immediately set plans afoot for the observance of "Fay Lewis Night" by the lodge on When Orange county board of supervisors devoted two weeks to sitting as a board of equalization and considering complaints against the 1933-34 tax year assessments made by County Tax Assessor James Sleeper and his crew of workers, only eight complaints were filed. Three changes were allowed by the board, one reduction being on improvements at the Anaheim Boys' Center on which the assessment of $2000 was reduced materially to $500 when its backers showed that it is a strictly nonprofit enterprise devoted to Boy Scout interests. Of the two remaining changes, the major one was that made in the auxiliary schooner "Ramona" berthed in Newport Harbor and owned by S. M. Spaulding, a pasadena oil man. Spaulding had previously petitioned for reduction of personal property assessment on the craft, which he had turned over to the government at a rental of dollar a year for coast guard service. The board allowed his petition, lowering the assessent from its original $16,620 to $1600. Assessment on two lots owned by Santa Ana branch, Goodwill Industries was lowered. That on one lot was reduced from $2890 to $2000, and on the second from $3710 to $3000. In the remaining five complaints, the assessor's figures were sustained. The three reductions will make scant changes in the county's assessed valuation which, according to Sleeper's figures, reaches the sum of $202,162,000. Native Sons Help Beach Group Form New Parlor Leonard Schwacofer, deputy grand president for the Southland of the state organization of Native Sons of the Golden West and also financial secretary of Mother Colony parlor, and John M. Johnston, this parlor's recording secretary, were in Huntington Beach last week for the first organization meeting of a new parlor there. When preliminaries are completed and the necessary charter membership list of 50 is signed, the parlor will be instituted to embrace coast line communities of Huntington, Newport-Balboa, Sunset and Seal Beaches, and inland to the several communities such as The building, owned by the Santa Fe Land Improvement company, and leased and occupied by Western Fruit Growers, Inc. and Associated Anaheim Growers, Inc., was soon beyond any hope of saving. It was believed that the fire started from a heating unit in the basement. Fortunately no one was working in the plant when the blaze was discovered and the alarm turned in shortly before 8 o'clock. The only part of the property saved was a small wing where packing crates were stored. Other wise the building was a total loss together with fruit in the packing house. George C, Easton, secretary-manager of Associated Anaheim Growers, stated that approximately one third of the year's crop had already been shipped. Collapse of the north wall of the building so weakened the main floor that it crashed through into the basement, carry all machinery with it. The leaping flames spread to five refrigerator cars standing on a siding, but these were moved an dthe fire brought under control before too much damage wos wrought. Manager Easton today estimated the loss at approximately $150,000 but stated that it is fully covered by insurance. However it is believed that much of the equipment is virtually irreplaceable at the present time, owing to war conditions, priorities, etc. Volunteer Workers Come to Aid of Local Ration Board Maybe you have an idea that a job on Anaheim War Price and Rationing board would be a sinecure. But Chairman Lee D. Meyers and his staff would certainly never share that opinion. They have just completed, among other manifold duties, the mailing out of of 7300 A gas ration books to residents of the Anaheim OPA district. To accomplish this task, the staff had to call for volunteer assistants, and 82 patriotic citizens responded to this call, giving such hours as they could spare, in order to relieve the congestion. "It was due to these generous and capable volunteers that we were able to get out the A books president of California State Elks' association and a former member of the Grand Lodge judiciary committee. News of his appointment to the Forum post was conveyed in a telegram from Exalted Ruler Jones to Stephen Gallagher, esteemed leading knight, who has been fulfilling Jones' duties during the latter's absence. Gallagher immediately set plans afoot for the observance of "Fay Lewis Night" by the lodge on Wednesday, September 8. A general invitation will be issued to all Southern California Elks, and a special program will be prepared in compliment to the new Grand Forum member. Pastor Appointed To Fill Free Methodist Pulpit Welcomed as a newcomer to Anaheim's ministerial ranks is the Rev. James B. Abbott, who will serve the congregation of Free Methodist church, having been transferred to the local pastorate from Garden Grove. Recent resignation of the Rev. Berger Birdsall to enter Rev. Abbott upon his duties as chaplain with the U. S. Army necessitated the appointment of a successor at the annual conference held recently in Los Angeles. The Rev. Mr. Abbott was named since he had completed his past orate of five years in Garden Grove, the length of time permitted in the Free Methodist denomination. "I am very happy to come to Anaheim as the new field of ministerial labor," the Rev. Mr. Abbott declared today. "I feel that I am not coming as a stranger, since I have already served two count charges, Orange where I was stationed for three years, and the Garden Grove where I was appointed in 1938." The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Abbot are now nicely settled in the parish sonage home, 221 West Broadway where they have as their guest a present, the former's mother, Mr William H. Cull of Highland. Congressman Sheppard and Officials Visit Newport Harbor Area Today Presence today in Orange county of Congressman Harry R. Sheppard and a party of Washington officials to inspect Newport Harbor as a site for the proposed "Annapolis of the West," strengthened hopes that such a Naval training school program may be instituted in the Southland. Congressman Sheppard, sponsor of a bill to this effect now before the House, has pointed out that the Harbor area is best adapted to the plan of any point along the Pacific coast. He and his party, including many prominent Naval officers, were to be welcomed by John C. Phillips, this district's representative in Congress, and were to be accompanied on the inspection tour by Orange county supervisors, Harbor Commission members and representatives of the Newport-Balboa city council, chamber of commerce, etc. Congressman Phillips, so recently arriving from Washington, was to be honor guest at a noon luncheon in Balboa Yacht club and then taken over Newport Harbor by officials wishing to discuss with him, the next steps in harbor development. Congressman Sheppard and his party were scheduled to arrive at 5 o'clock and were to be complimented at a reception at that hour in Newport Harbor Yacht club, after which the Naval academy plan was to be discussed. Due to this engagement, county supervisors asked a postponement of the meeting of Orange County League of Cities, scheduled for tonight in Tustin Pythian hall. Since they were to have charge of the program, the postponement was announced by Ray Overacker of Huntington Beach, leauge secretary. Accordingly the League of Cities session will be held just a week from tonight, with plans for the dinner at 6:45 o'clock and the subsequent program unchanged. L. A. Crowe, Brea councilman, is president of the league. City Park To Be Setting For Junior Pet Show Just a week from today, Thursday, July 29, Anaheim kindhood is going to have one of the most exciting days of the summer. For the city's recreation department of which Miss Dora Draper is director, will stage a junior pet show in the city park. Pets of every description from white mice and guinea pigs to Great Danes and police dogs must be entered in the show, and every boy and girl is urged to bring favorite animal friend so other may enjoy seeing the collection. Pedigree and breed will have no part in the awarding of prizes today explained Miss Draper. The stead there will be certain points to be judged by Mrs. Harry Hartaway and Mrs. J. A. Clayes, both experienced in working with small animals. In the dog division for instance, judging will be the longest, shortest, prettiest oddest looking, trickiest, biggest and smallest. Pets may be registered Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with entries to be in cages except dogs which must be on leash and accompanied by their owners afternoon. For added entertainment, M. Bettie Balliet will direct gags and relay races on the soft field where the grand finale will be a parade of all winning animals. ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 73rd Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1943 Octogenarian Plans To Celebrate 82nd Anniversary “Another year has passed, and again I am going to celebrate my birthday anniversary, the 82nd,” today declared William Geerdes of West La Palma avenue, in an announcement to having served lodge No. 1345 as exalted Lewis is also a past of California State Elks’ and a former member Grand Lodge judiciary. News of his appointment Forum post was conferred upon one of their members, Past Exalted Lewis, who was named Grand Forum for a five-year by the newly elected exalted ruler, Frank J. of Portland, Ore. Octogenarian Plans To Celebrate 82nd Anniversary be congratulated upon good judgment in making such an investment, but the congratulations should extend to Rudy Boysen for the fine work he has done. I have been in all the large cities of the northeast and middle west, and none of them has a park to equal ours.” It was 36 years ago that William Geerdes came to Anaheim and purchased 10 acres of land adjoining the property where the city water works now stands, setting it to fruits and flowers. In 1919 he sold the property and bought the West La Palma acreage where he has lived ever since, giving his attention to the cultivation of his small valencia grove whose fruits he generously shares with his friends. Prior to engaging in such activities here, he served as a street car conductor in Chicago for 21 years, during which time he established a record of never being a minute off the schedule. Since celebration just a year ago of his 81st birthday anniversary, Mr. Geerdes has undergone a major surgical operation from which he recovered speedily thanks as Two Enlisted WACO Give Program On Women in Army Introduced by Program Chairman William Webb, two members of the Women’s Army Corps Lieut. Ryan and Pfc. Marjorie Meeker, provided an interesting program Tuesday for Kiwanis club members by giving a graphic picture of women’s place and activities in the U. S. Army. Their talks followed a short business interval conducted by Ewald Lemcke as Kiwania lunched together in the Elks club house. Lieut. Ryan, who will be charge of this area’s recruiting service, told of the need of qualified women, to release men on the fighting fronts. She explained the work that women can do, declaring that they were now filling more than 20 Army jobs, thus releasing an untold number of men. Importance of the change of age limitation was stressed, when she asked wanians to pass on the information that women between the ages of 20 and 50 may now enlist will be accepted for service at September 1. Mr Appointed El Free Podist Pulpit led as a newcomer to the ministerial ranks is the Jes B. Abbott, who will serve the congregation of Free Methodist church, having been transferred to the local pastorate from Garden Grove. Recent resignation of the Rev. Bergen Birdsall to enter upon his duties in with the U. S. Army, led the appointment of a man at the annual conference recently in Los Angeles. Mr. Abbott was named, had completed his past five years in Garden Grove the length of time per the Free Methodist denomination. Very happy to come to as the new field of min-abor," the Rev. Mr. Abbreed today. "I feel that I coming as a stranger, since already served two county Orange where I was station three years, and then Grove where I was again 1938." Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott nicely settled in the parish home, 221 West Broadway, they have as their guest at the former's mother, Mrs. H. Cull of Highland. Park To Be WILLIAM GEERDES nouncing plans to greet his many friends at an all-day pionic gathering in the city park on Sunday, August 1. Mr. Geerdes, one of Anaheim's long time residents and one of its enthusiastic boosters, paid warm tribute to the city itself and to Park Superintendent Rudy Boysen in his plans to celebrate the anniversary in this friendly fashion. "It is always a pleasure to spend such a day in the park," he stated. "Not only is the city to ministers of City Complete Union Meeting Schedule Many business matters were considered yesterday morning when Anaheim Ministerial Union held a meeting in First Presbyterian church, whose pastor, the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, as president of the Union, was in the chair. Reports of the recently concluded Vacation Bible school were given, showing an enrollment of 700 children with an average daily attendance of 450. Total receipts for the two week interval were $250 and expenditures were $200. The Rev. Earl R. Berg was named as general superintendent for next year's school. There was much disccussion of the Released Time Religious Education plans now before the state legislature, but no action was taken. The assembled ministers completed the schedule for the Union services held each Sunday night in Bethel Baptist church, and all felt that the highlight of the series would be the presentation of Dr. Kirby Page as guest speaker for Sunday night, August 8. The schedule as completed will present the Rev. C. H. Archibald of Wesley Methodist church on August 1; Dr. Page, world traveler, lecturer and author on the following Sunday, with the host church to provide the music; Three Local Men Given Medals For Heroism In Action Anaheim youths in their country’s service on the distant battle fronts of the Pacific area came in for full share of recognition for valor, according to announcements made by Lt. Gen. Millard F. Harmon, commander of the U. S. Army forces in the South Pacific. For three local men were cited for gallantry in action. Tech. Sgt. Lee A. Benbrooks received the Air Medal; Staff Sgt. Delbert C. Smith was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and Tech. Sgt. Herman D. Wiebalk received both the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. Sgt. Smith, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith, 308 South Los Angeles street, received the coveted Cross from Lt. Gen. George C. Kenny, commander of Allied Air Forces in the Southwest Pacific area, and was cited for participation in more than 200 hours of operational flight missions. Tech. Sgt. Wiebalk whose home was on Route 1, had a companion from La Habra in receiving two awards. This was Lt. Glenn R. Sutton who was awarded the Air Medal and oak leaf cluster. Two other Orange county men participating in the distribution of awards were Capt. Cyril E. She explained the work that women can do, declaring that there were now filling more than 20 Army jobs, thus releasing an untold number of men. Importance of the change of age limitation was stressed, when she asked wanians to pass on the information that women between the ages of 20 and 50 may now enlist and will be accepted for service after September 1. Pfc. Meeker, a former Portla Ore. school teacher, outlined steps to be taken in joining WACs, and subsequent training program. She explained that WACs are subject to Army regulations just as the are, and that enlistment is for duration and six months thereafter. Overseas service is optioned enlistee privileged to serve her preference after the initiation period. Expressing appreciation for program offered by the two young women, Chairman Webb voiced the opinion that Anaheim should be better represented in the women's branches of the armed forces because of the need for women to carry on the war work. It is indicated that a recruiting staff one day a week may be open in the near future in Chamber Commerce headquarters. Virginia Physician Named to Head Lion Internation When Anaheim Lions meet morrow for their customary day luncheon in Elks clubhouses will no doubt be much cusasion of results of election today’s closing sessions in Culand, Ohio of International Association of Lions Clubs. For Francis Elliott, president of local group, has come news: Dr. R.E.Gill of Roanoke, Va., been elected to presidency Lions International. Dr. Gill, a noted physician old South, is director of Gill Memorial Eye, Ear Throat hospital in Roanoke institution founded and built him in 1926, and whose graduate courses for specifie draw attendance from all the United States and Canada He is also a past preside Park To Be Visiting For Pet Show A week from today, on Sunday, July 29, Anaheim kid is going to have one of the exciting days of the summer. The city's recreation department of which Miss Dora Draper director, will stage a junior show in the city park. Of every description from amice and guinea pigs to Danes and police dogs may be seen in the show, and every girl is urged to bring a pet animal friend so others enjoy seeing the collection. Agree and breed will have not in the awarding of prizes, explained Miss Draper. In there will be certain points judged by Mrs. Harry Hathaway and Mrs. J. A. Clayes, bothenced in working with animals. In the dog division distance, judging will be on longest, shortest, prettiest, or looking trickiest, biggest smallest. May be registered Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with all dogs to be in cages except dogs that must be on leash and accustomed by their owners all too soon. Added entertainment, Miss Balliet will direct games relay races on the softball where the grand finale will parade of all winning balls. Funeral services Saturday morning at 11 o'clock in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel will be followed by burial in Anaheim cemetery. First Place Taken By County In Citrus Production There were 4,860,620 orange trees in Orange county citrus orchards at the time of the 1940 census, according to analysis received by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, from the U.S. Bureau of Census. They placed Orange county at the head of the list of 50 leading orange-producing counties in the United States. Los Angeles county was second; Polk county, Florida, third; San Bernardino county fourth, and Tulare county fifth, with 2,749,-980 trees. In the list of the 10 leading counties in the United States, six were in California, three in Florida, and one in Texas. The 1940 census showed an increase of 1,298,287 trees over the previous census taken in 1930 which represents an increase of over 37% in the 19 year period for Orange county. The national increase in orange plantings during the same period, according to the report, was from 31,958,134 trees in 1930 to 37,153,064 trees in 1940, or an increase of 17%. The rate of increase in Orange county, was more than double that of the national rate. Dr. Gill, a noted physician at the old South, is director of Gill Memorial Eye, Ear Throat hospital in Roanoke institution founded and built him in 1926, and whose graduate courses for special draw attendance from all the United States and Canada He is also a past president many state societies for species as well as Southwest Virginia State Medical society. An annus of Vanderbilt University has studied extensively in five European universities. In Lion activities he has second and third Internship vice-presidencies, and has served Virginia as district nor. Other interests include inry, teaching a Baptist Men's Bible class, and all for active outdoor life. In their meeting last May Anaheim Lions heard an extalk on national advertisement Clark Donmeyer, MOD acting manager, who was present by James A. Baker, pro-chairman. Placentian Buys Citrus Tract Purchase has been reported a 22-acre orange tract on Oak street south and east of Arnley by Camille Allec Jr. of Placentian. The property has been owned an estate for several years was purchased from a Los les attorney. It is located of the Santa Fe tracks and includes a large residence Mr. and Mrs. Allec will Allec already is part own citrus grove on Placentia south of the Santa Fe, but same general vicinity as I purchase. ETTE Year Remember V-Mail Do Write and Do Right Don’t Write and Do Wrong JULY 22, 1943 NUMBER 43 The Enlisted WACs Program On Women in Army Produced by Program ChairWilliam Webb, two members of Women’s Army Corps, Ryan and Pfc. Marjorie Brown, provided an interesting program Tuesday for Kiwanis members by giving a graphicture of women’s place and ties in the U.S. Army. Her talks followed a short interval conducted by Lemcke as Kiwanians and together in the Elks clubIieut, Ryan, who will be in charge of this area’s recruiting work, told of the need of qualified women, to release men for lighting fronts. She explained the work that can do, declaring that they now filling more than 150 jobs, thus releasing an unnumber of men. Importance to change of age limitations pressed, when she asked Kinis to pass on the information women between the ages and 50 may now enlist and be accepted for service after number 1. President Hale of Union Water Company, Resigns Rounding out more than two score years in the service of Anaheim Union Water company, Harry H. Hale today is enjoying the leisure of civilian life at his ranch home in Placentia, having resigned the office of president of the board of directors which he has held since 1916. “It is with very real regret that directors and employees of the company accepted President Hale’s resignation” today stated an official of the Water company, discussing the long years of friendly relations which all had enjoyed under Hale’s regime. It was in January, 1920 that the Placentia rancher was elected to the directorate, and in 1916 he was made president, an office which he has filled continuously throughout the intervening years. In accepting his resignation, the directors advanced their vice-president, John C. Tuffree, also a Placentia rancher, to the presidency, and made Charles L. Hansen vice-president. Both men have been members of the board for the past 21 years. R. L. Hale, son of the retiring president was elected to board Repair Work Begun On City’s Two Principal Streets Anaheim’s two principal thoroughfares, Los Angeles and Center streets, are to have face-lifting operations, made possible through gasoline tax refunds allocated to the city. Work already is well underway on West Center street, where the surface paving is now being removed preparatory to a new surface. The next step, actual spreading of the new surfacing, will follow in due time as indicated by action taken Tuesday night at the meeting of the city council. Members passed the resolution calling for Explained the work that can do, declaring that they now filling more than 150 jobs, thus releasing an unnumber of men. Importance of change of age limitations pressed, when she asked Kins to pass on the information women between the ages and 50 may now enlist and be accepted for service after number 1. Meeker, a former Portland, school teacher, outlined the plan to be taken in joining the Army, and the subsequent train program. She explained that it are subject to Army rules regulations just as the men and that enlistment is for the union and six months thereafter. Overseas service is optional, allistee privileged to state preference after the initialing period. Pressing appreciation for the team offered by the two young men, Chairman Webb voiced opinion that Anaheim should better represented in the womens branches of the armed forces, ease of the need for women worry on the war work. It is indeed that a recruiting station day a week may be opened near future in Chamber of Commerce headquarters. Virginia Physician named to Head Union International When Anaheim Lions meet today for their customary Fri luncheon in Elks clubhouse, he will no doubt be much disgusted of results of election at Boy's closing sessions in Cleveland, Ohio of international association of Lions Clubs. For to Francis Elliott, president of the local group, has come news that R. E. Gill of Roanoke, Va. has been elected to presidency of his International. Dr. Gill, a noted physician of Old South, is director of the Memorial Eye, Ear and Boat hospital in Roanoke, institution founded and built by him in 1926, and whose annual graduate courses for specialists now attendance from all over the United States and Canada. He is also a past president of the directorate, and in 1910 he was made president, an office which he has filled continuously throughout the intervening years. In accepting his resignation, the directors advanced their vice-president, John C. Tuffree, also a Placentia rancher, to the presidency, and made Charles L. Hansen vice-president. Both men have been members of the board for the past 21 years. R. L. Hale, son of the retiring president, was elected to board membership completing a directorate composed of Tuffree, Hansen, Edward L. Backs, Placentia; J. H. Beatty, Anaheim; A. H. Beazley and F. V. Callan, Fullerton. Anaheim Union Water company is an outgrowth of the old Los Angeles Vineyard society organized in 1857. It serves Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia and parts of Yorba Linda districts, covering approximately 15,000 acres, and represents some 750 stockholders. Well-Known Doctor Of Santa Ana Is Called by Death Many Anaheim physicians were in Santa Ana Tuesday afternoon to join with fellow members of Orange County Medical association in paying friendship's last tribute to the late Dr. D. A. Harwood of Santa Ana, whose sudden death Saturday morning in St. Joseph hospital, shocked the community. County Medical association members served as honorary pall-bearers at the H. R. Brown Colonial chapel, where funeral services included ritualistic work of the Elks, followed by entombment in Fairhaven mausoleum under Masonic auspices. Both the Medical association and County Nurses' association attended the rites in a body. Dr. Harwood's death from a heart attack followed a short illness from rheumatic fever for which he was undergoing care at St. Joseph hospital. His condition was not believed to be serious, and he had expected to return to his practice this week, with several major operations scheduled. He was recognized as one of the county's leading physicians and surgeons, and had gained state-wide fame for his study and research in malignant diseases and their control with the use of radium. Former Union High School Student Given Army Burial Sleeping peacefully in his quiet grave at some unidentified point in the Hawaiian Islands, is a former Anaheim Union high school student, Sgt. James McMillan, whose death followed injuries received in military maneuvers on June 9. Sgt. McMillan's mother, now living in Hawthorne, received a few details in final services for her son together with condolences from military headquarters officials in Hawaii. She learned that the young Army sergeant was buried with full military honors. Judge Scovel Tenders Resignation From County Superior Bench With failing health offered as reason for his action, Judge G. Kenneth Scovel, Orange county's only superior court judge ever to win three elections without opposition, has tendered his resignation from the beach to become effective on August 1. Judge Scovel has long been recognized as one of the best jurists ever to serve on the country bench, and his action in resigning has been deplored by his fellow jurists and members of the county bar generally as well as by unnumbered friends in all walks of life. It was in September, 1929, that Scovel as a promising young attorney was appointed to the superior court bench by California's governor at that time, C. C. Young. He presided in Department 3 and heard his first case on September 16 of the year of his appointment. The following year, 1930, he was elected without opposition to the full six-year term, repeating this experience in 1936 and again in 1942, thus establishing a record of being the county's only jurist with such high ranking and wide recognition that no one else sought the post he occupied. At the time of his appointment to the bench, Scovel was a member of the law firm of Head, Wellington, Jacobs and Scovel, the three first named still operating as a firm in Santa Ana. Rumors are rife that the third member of the firm, Otto Jacobs, will be a strong contender for the judgeship as Scovel's successor. Other attorneys mentioned for the post include Raymond Thompson and Albert Launer, Fullerton; Harold McCabe, La Habra; Alvin Drumm, Orange, and J. B. Tucker, Santa Ana. The appointment will be made by Governor Warren, presumably shortly after official receipt of Judge Scovel's resignation. The latter was seated last January so his term has more than five years to run. The post pays $6,500 a year. Judge and Mrs. Scovel, formerly of Santa Ana, had resided in Silverado Canyon for a number of years. Their beautiful home there was destroyed by fire last Christmas Day since when they have lived in Garden Grove. Prominent in fraternal and lodge circles, Judge Scovel is a past commander of Santa Ana post American Legion; past worshipful master of Santa Ana lodge 241 F. and A. M. and past exalted ruler of Santa Ana lodge 794 BPOE.