anaheim-gazette 1943-12-16

Too much has already been said about Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., slapping a shell-shocked soldier at an army hospital. Naturally the incident called for an investigation and as far as the war department is concerned the matter is closed. Too many people have condemned the army general for his action, of course without knowing any of the extenuating circumstances. It may be that Gen. Patton temporarily lost control of his poise, but at any rate the soldier involved was not actually hurt by the officer, and nobody knows what strain the lieutenant-general himself was under. It sometimes becomes necessary for a best friend to actually knock virtually centers around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In some instances it appears they are trying to formulate an agricultural program that will fit the industrial east, the middle south-west, and the real west, which is entirely out of the question. For instance, even good rules that might apply to the submarginal middle-west districts with $25-an acre land, obviously would not fit a district like Anaheim, where improved land values run around $2,500 an acre and produce a proportionate income. You might be surprised to know that there are large sections in the Oklahoma-Arkansas tenant and share-cropper country where the average farm family Lt. Cmdr. Marshall Beeb Account of Aircraft C “Keep home fires burning. This heartening message, cabled M. E. Beebe, 738 North Philadelphi and fears to rejoicing. For it was son, Lt. Cmdr. Marshall U. Beeb sinking of the U. S. Aircraft occurred November 20 in the with Japanese forces. When the Anaheim parents learned of the sinking of the Liscombe Bay, and the loss of Rear Adm Mullinix, in command of the task force, they had fully justified fears for the safety of their son. That period of uncertainty was mercifully ended with the arrival of the cablegram. This was followed by a telephone conversation with their son, upon his arrival on the mainland. He phoned them Sunday from Fresno en route to Seattle to rejoin his wife and her young son who make their home in that city. Lt. Cmdr. Beebe, who received his rating last July, has been in combat service for the past two years prior to which he was in Washington, D.C. for two years with the Bureau of Aeronautics. He had his flight training at Pensacola Field, Fla. after graduation from Occidental College. One department is concerned the matter is closed. Too many people have condemned the army general for his action, of course without knowing any of the extenuating circumstances. It may be that Gen. Patton temporarily lost control of his poise, but at any rate the soldier involved was not actually hurt by the officer, and nobody knows what strain the lieutenant-general himself was under. It sometimes becomes necessary for a best friend to actually knock cold a drowning person, or a drunken person, to save their lives or bring them to their senses. It can be taken for certain that Lt.-Gen. Patton would not strike one of his men, shell-shocked or in his right mind, without some provocation that would seem to justify the act, under the circumstances. War is hell for the officers of the army, also. I've attended a lot of luncheon club meetings in many different places and towns but the Anaheim Elks' club dining room serves the best club luncheons I have ever seen, and, incidently they are the most courteously served. Every state, and every city, probably including Anaheim, has a law against women appearing in public attired in men's clothes, or in other words wearing pants. But in Anaheim and nearly every other town, almost half the women seen on the street are clad, not in men's pants but in much thinner ones. Every town also has a law making it a misdemeanor for men to appear in public dressed in women's clothes, and the men observe this law. But imagine what would happen if a policeman attempted to arrest a woman on the grounds that she was wearing pants in public. She would probably slap his face and indignantly tell him to mind his own business. Anyway, as a matter of protection for the police officers these ordinances should be repealed as no officer could be expected to close his eyes while some woman waddled by wearing a pair of thin trousers. No amount of advice or argument is liable to stop young couples from getting married, on the eve of his departure for the armed services, or on one of his short furloughs back home. There is some natural instinct that makes the boy and girl feel that they should own one of the opposite west, which is entirely out of question. For instance, even good rules that might apply to the submarginal middle-west districts with $25-an acre land, obviously would not fit a district like Anaheim, where improved land values run around $2,500 an acre and produce a proportionate income. You might be surprised to know that there are large sections in the Oklahoma-Arkansas tenant and share-cropper country where the average farm family cash income is less than $300 a year. How they live is another subject, but government farm program rules that would apply there would be entirely out of line here. I think C. J. Marks of the Orange County Farm Bureau, is right when he says that Orange county can better formulate and administer its own farm program than somebody back in Washington who probably knows nothing about the whole thing anyway. If I knew anything about chemistry I would concoct a dandruff remover shampoo hair tonic from ocean water, green soap and whatever else it takes, under the name "Ocean Wave Dandruff Remover Shampoo" and make a million dollars. Plain ocean water is the best scalp tonic in the world and the preservative and other ingredients could easily be added. If anybody infringes on this idea I'll settle with them out of court. But maybe we hadn't better go into this deal. We might bottle up the whole ocean, then what in the world would happen? Personally I am anxious for springtime to come so we can all go swimming again. Tom Talbert and I used to be the most consistent swimmers in Huntington Beach and we were just as apt to go for a swim in the ocean at midnight, or before breakfast, as we were during the heat of the day. I have never broken any speed records or long distance swimming records, but as far as I know I am the champion floater in the country, and I don't mean maybe. This boast is made in spite of the fact that a big fat guy who styled himself "The Human Cork," came through this section a few years ago putting on floating exhibitions for Boy Scouts and others. I don't believe he can float as well as I can, but at any rate he makes a living going about the country doing his floating stunts. Heavier people All Anaheim Shops To Remain Open For Evening Hours In accordance with decision reached among members of the retail merchants' division of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, all city stores remained open last night until 9 o'clock, and will continue to be open nightly until Christmas. However many of them will close Christmas Eve, according to Wayne Griggs, chairman of the retail division. But that, he pointed out, was a matter for the individual merchant to decide for himself. Anaheim merchants are offering this courtesy to the holiday shopper who, with gifts to select for men in service and friends in distant parts, did that phase of their shopping early, but are now faced with the problem of securing gifts for the proper celebration of their "home" Christmas. None of the stores, so far as can be learned, will adopt the rule so prevalent in Los Angeles and communities, of later day-time openings to make up for the additional evening hours. CAROLS AND SANTA ADD TO YULE SPIRIT Carols on the air and Santa Claus on the street attest the prevalent holiday spirit in Anaheim. Music, through loud speaker system, resounds each noon, an hour in the afternoon and another in No amount of advice or argument is liable to stop young couples from getting married, on the eve of his departure for the armed services, or on one of his short furloughs back home. There is some natural instinct that makes the boy and girl feel that they should own one of the opposite sex. They each long for the experience and responsibility that goes with marrying a mate. Statistics on the number of marriages is not at hand but the crop of new babies would indicate that the marrying parisons have been doing a lucrative business. Figures to date show that over a half million babies will be born in the nation this year. California's baby crop alone will reach 175,000, about two and one half times the number of births recorded in the low depression year of 1933. Newlyweds account for a large number of the babies but there has also been a general increase in the families of older married couples. That's the history of the operation of war. It causes a replenishment of population to offset the losses in battles, and time and nature marches on. It seems too bad that some of the people in Washington who are trying to frame a farm program don't know more about what they are trying to do. By reason of population and political prestige the "up east" states still have a balance of power in the nation's capitol. You'd be surprised at how little some of the people in the extreme east know about their country as a whole. A lot of those folks who are making plans to fit California have never been farther west than Washington, D.C., and they think the "west" ac- swimming records, but as far as I know I am the champion floater in the country, and I don't mean maybe. This boast is made in spite of the fact that a big fat guy who styled himself "The Human Cork," came through this section a few years ago putting on floating exhibitions for Boy Scouts and others. I don't believe he can float as well as I can, but at any rate he makes a living going about the country doing his floating stunts. Heavier people usually float better than thin ones, but I'll challenge The Human Cork, or Leo Friis, or anybody else to a floating contest, in warm or cold water, in the ocean or in a pool. And I don't mean just lying on your back, anybody can do that, I mean standing straight up in the water, sitting up in the water with your feet in your hands, on your face or on your side with no holds barred. It's a little chilly right now for this subject but the challenge stands for all next summer. I have been wondering for several years what Senator Harry F. Byrd of Virginia had in his bonnet while he was flooding the newspapers with mimeographed postage-free letters for publication about this and that. It now develops that it was a political "bee" and he has been so well stung that Senator "Cotton Ed" Smith, also of Virginia, has "nominated" Senator Byrd as the Democratic candidate for president. All he needs now is a few million dollars and no doubt he can at least make the national convention next Spring. SON BORN Mr. and Mrs. Charles Comstock Jr. are the proud parents of a son, Richard Charles, born last Friday at the Fullerton General hospital. Both mother and son are doing nicely. CAROLS AND SANTA ADD TO YULE SPIRIT Carols on the air and Santa Claus on the street attest the prevalent holiday spirit in Anaheim. Music, through loud speaker system, resounds each noon, an hour in the afternoon and another in the evening, through Chamber of Commerce plans. Santa Claus parades the streets daily. If one peered closely through his snowy beard, it might be possible to trace a resemblance to the familiar features of the Rev. Henry G. Schmelzer of Zion Evangelical church. Autumn Not So Dry As Season Was Just One Year Ago Remember how we were talking about what a long, dry fall we were having? No one can deny that it has been a particularly fine autumn season, but the past week's rain proved that it wasn't so dry after all. For the total of the three days' storm as registered at the city power plant, has been reported by V. W. Hannum, superintendent, as 3.10 inches for the season to date. These figures might be compared with those of last year when the season showed only .81 of an inch at the corresponding date. The current storm which began Friday, yielded 1.39 inches that day, with .48 of an inch on Saturday, plus .12 on Saturday night and .07 registered on Sunday. Phone your news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. A HEIM GAZETTE The Oldest Newspaper In Orange County — Now In Its 74th Year ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1943 Mr. Marshall Beebe Gives Graphic Cut of Aircraft Carrier’s Loss In home fires burning. Safe and sound. Marsh.” On opening message, cabled a week ago to Mr. and Mrs. Beebe, 738 North Philadelphia street, changed sorrow into rejoicing. For it was definite word from their Mr. Marshall U. Beebe, that he had survived the attack of the U. S. Aircraft Carrier Liscombe Bay, which November 20 in the Gilbert Islands engagement these forces. The Anaheim parents in the sinking of the Day, and the loss of Mullinix, in command force, they had fullyars for the safety of That period of unceremoniously ended with the cablegram. Allowed by a telephone with their son, upon on the mainland. He a m Sunday from route to Seattle to reeie and her young son their home in that city. Beebe, who received last July, has been in office for the past two to which he was in D.C. for two years bureau of Aeronautics. Flight training at Penl., Fla. after graduac-accidental College. One college mate is Chanhis work and cooperation by Chaplain Carley. Since his return Lt. Cmdr. Beebe gave a graphic account of the sinking of the Liscombe Bay to United Press interviewers. “There was a terrific rumbling throughout the ship and an explosion which lifted me off the deck as the ship was struck” he stated. “The next thing I knew I was trying to get out the door in the darkness but could find no passage. Fire started and while I don’t know how I got there, I made the flight deck. It was ablaze and there was oil burning on the water.” The death agonies of the gallant carrier were short, according to all accounts. After the torpedo struck came a series of explosions until the Liscombe Bay sank under the waves amidst scenes of courage and gallantry on the part of officers and crew that, according to the 12th Naval District, “Will Toastmaster Club Shows Variety In Speech Topics That variety which keynotes meetings of Anaheim Toastmasters’ club, distinguished Tuesday night's program when members dined together at the Parker House under presidency of Richard Clowes. Bob Morter was toastmaster of the evening; Harwood Larsen was in charge of the table topics, and Charles Greenwood acted as critic. Speakers and their themes were Earl Smith on the Bill of Rights; President Clowes on “Speechcraft;” P. H. Pendleton who gave an autobiographical sketch, and Don Schneider on “Is It Yours?” Among special guests of the evening was James Schneider of the Cooperative Association laboratory on West Lincoln Ave. When Toastmasters convene next Tuesday evening Leonard Schwacofer will be toastmaster of the evening; John Knutzen will conduct table topics, and speakers will be Leo Oden, Royal Marten, Paul H. Demaree, Dr. C. O. Patterson and Frank Kellogg. HOSPITAL PATIENT Miss Bella J. Walker of East North street is a patient at the Arrangements were being completed today for Christian Science services to be held Saturday afternoon in the H. R. Brown Colonial chapel, Santa Ana, for Lt Kenneth Adams, whose sudden death from a heart attack occurred Monday night in Los Angeles. Lt. Adams, who had just been put on an inactive status with the Army Air Forces because of a heart ailment, was one of the best known newspapermen in Orange county prior to entering army service in 1942. He was for a number of years, in charge of collecting news of North Orange county affairs for the Santa Ana Register, during which time he maintained his office in this city where he had a host of friends. Later he served for three years as secretary of Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Lt. Adams attended officer's training school at Miami Beach Fla. and upon graduation was assigned to a North Carolina basement where he built and commandeered the rifle range of Seymour Johnson field. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Adams; his mother, Mrs. Marah Adams; al Lions Crippled Children’s Party At Noon Friday; Ladies’ Night in Evening Tomorrow, Friday noon, all the crippled children of the city will be the guests of the Anaheim Lions club at a Christmas tree and party given for them at the Elks clubhouse. Arrangements have been made for old Santa Claus to be there in person and he will be assisted by a large group of Lions in entertaining the children and distributing gifts. This is an annual event staged by the local civic club and one looked forward to by all the unfortunate crippled and shut-in children. Friday evening at 6:30 members of the Lions club and their families will gather at the Elks club for their annual ladies night and Christmas tree party which will start with a turkey dinner. Gifts will be placed on the Christmas tree for the children and Old Santa Claus will be present also to bring joy to the children. At last Friday’s noon luncheon meeting Dr. J. J. Montanus, noted pathologist who operates a laboratory at Fullerton, was the guest speaker dealing with the technical subject of human blood, the process of transfusion, et His talk was well received by the Lions. Dr. Montanus also works as a specialist at the County hospital and other hospitals of Orange county. He was introduced by Dr. Carl Tompkins. Entertainment feature of the day was the appearance of Mr Gertrude Hunt, Anaheim vocalist who sang very beautifully to songs, “O, Holy Night,” and “Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There.” She was accompanied by the piano by Marshall McFie, a complished pianist and a member of the local post office force. The talent was introduced by Jamie A. Baker, sponsor of the entertainment portion of the program. Newman Sanford, Merle Wechs, E. Griffith and Wesley Meadowa were visitors. Pres. Fran Elliott announced meeting of the board of directors to be held the following Monday night at the home of Clyde Cromer, 812 North Dickel. The Christmas party this Friday night will take place at the noon luncheon meeting that week. Lt Col 'Mike' Mattis Now Amphibious Cmdr In U.S. Army With so many members of the family in the armed services of our country, Mr. and Mrs. George Mattis of 861 South Palm street are kept busy trying to keep up with changing addresses and he had a host of friends. Lt. Adams attended officer training school at Miami Beach Fla. and upon graduation was assigned to a North Carolina basement where he built and commanded the rifle range of Seymour Johnson field. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Adams; his mother, Mrs. Marah Adams, also well-known in county newspapers circles, and two brothers, Ralph Adams of Santa Ana, and Neal Adams of Seal Beach. AVOCADO GROWERS MEET FRIDAY NIGHT Avocado growing in Mexico and the United States will be discussed Friday night when the avocado department of the Farm Bureau meets in Farm Bureau hall under chairmanship of H. H. Gardner. Replanting and rejuvenation problems will be discussed after the 6:30 o’clock dinner. Veteran Physician Honored On Natal Anniversary Many Anaheim friends of Dr. C. C. Violette of Garden Grove were among several hundred Orange county residents who on December 7 joined in community observance of the veteran physician’s birthday anniversary. The affair, opening with a dinner held in the Grove high school gymnasium, was a touching tribute to one who has been a civic leader and trustworthy physician in Orange county for more than four decades. With P. N. German as master of ceremonies, the after-dinner program offered talks by prominent men of the community in which the dean of Orange County Medical association was lauded for his self-sacrificing work over a period of 40 years. Dr. H. A. Johnston of this city sketched Dr. Violette’s career from days as a “saddlebag doctor” through the horse and buggy era to the time he made his professional debut in the first auto laboratory on West Lincoln Ave. When Toastmasters convene next Tuesday evening Leonard Schwacofer will be toastmaster of the evening; John Knutzen will conduct table topics, and speakers will be Leo Oden, Royal Marten, Paul H. Demaree, Dr. C. O. Patterson and Frank Kellogg. HOSPITAL PATIENT Miss Bella J. Walker of East North street is a patient at the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. She has been suffering from a severe cold, but is now greatly improved and expects to be able to return home soon. LIONS CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S PARTY AT NOON FRiday; LADIES’ NIGHT IN EVENING Tomorrow, Friday noon, all the crippled children of the city will be the guests of the Anaheim Lions club at a Christmas tree and party given for them at the Elks clubhouse. Arrangements have been made for old Santa Claus to be there in person and he will be assisted by a large group of Lions in entertaining the children and distributing gifts. This is an annual event staged by the local civic club and one looked forward to by all the unfortunate crippled and shut-in children. Friday evening at 6:30 members of the Lions club and their families will gather at the Elks club for their annual ladies night and Christmas tree party which will start with a turkey dinner. Gifts will be placed on the Christmas tree for the children and Old Santa Claus will be present also to bring joy to the children. At last Friday’s noon luncheon meeting Dr. J. J. Montanus, noted pathologist who operates a laboratory at Fullerton, was the guest speaker dealing with the technical subject of human blood, the process of transfusion, et His talk was well received by the Lions. Dr. Montanus also works as a specialist at the County hospital and other hospitals of Orange county. He was introduced by Dr. Carl Tompkins. Entertainment feature of the day was the appearance of Mr Gertrude Hunt, Anaheim vocalist who sang very beautifully to songs, “O, Holy Night,” and “Say a Prayer for the Boys Over There.” She was accompanied by the piano by Marshall McFie, a complished pianist and a member of the local post office force. The talent was introduced by Jamie A. Baker, sponsor of the entertainment portion of the program. Newman Sanford, Merle Wechs, E. Griffith and Wesley Meadowa were visitors. Pres. Fran Elliott announced meeting of the board of directors to be held the following Monday night at the home of Clyde Cromer, 812 North Dickel. The Christmas party this Friday night will take place at the noon luncheon meeting that week. LT COL 'Mike' MATIS Now Amphibious Cmdr In U.S. ARMY With so many members of the family in the armed services of our country, Mr. and Mrs. George Mattis of 861 South Palm street are kept busy trying to keep up with changing addresses and he had a host of friends. Lt. Adams attended officer training school at Miami Beach Fla. and upon graduation was assigned to a North Carolina bass where he built and commanded the rifle range of Seymour Johnson field. Surviving relatives include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Adams; his mother, Mrs. Marah Adams, also well-known in county newspapers, and two brothers, Ralph Adams of Santa Ana, and New Adams of Seal Beach. RAVID SANTA TULE SPIRIT On the air and Santa Street attest the pre-day spirit in Anaheim through loud speaker systems each noon, an hour afternoon and another in Chamber of Commerce In Los Angeles and Missouri, of later day-time to make up for the addrening hours. AND SANTA TULE SPIRIT On the air and Santa one street attest the preday spirit in Anaheim. Though loud speaker systems each noon, an hour afternoon and another interview through Chamber of plans. Santa Claus pastes streets daily. If one selessly through his snowy might be possible to resemblance to the famries of the Rev. Henry Arthur of Zion Evangelical Not So Dry Season Was One Year Ago Number how we were talked at what a long, dry fall having? No one can but it has been a particular autumn season, but week's rain proved that it so dry after all. The total of the three days' registered at the city plant, has been reported by Hannum, superintendment 8.10 inches for the seadate. The figures might be comwith those of last year the season showed only an inch at the correrent date. Current storm which bedied day, yielded 1.39 inches with .48 of an inch on day, plus .12 on Saturday and .07 registered on Sunday. Your news items to The Call 2206. With P. N. German as master of ceremonies, the after-dinner program offered talks by prominent men of the community in which the dean of Orange County Medical association was lauded for his self-sacrificing work over a period of 40 years. Dr. H. A. Johnston of this city sketched Dr. Violette's career from days as a "saddlebag doctor" through the horse and buggy era to the time he made his professional rounds in the first automobile in Garden Grove. Other laudatory talks were made by Atty. Horace Head; Judge Franklin G. West and Stanley Chapman. Musical and other entertainment features included solos by Mrs. Horace Hempshall of this city; a "Happy Birthday" chorus by men, women and little children whom the celebrant had ushered into the world, and a dramatization of episodes in the life history of Dr. and Mrs. Violette. This feature closed with the presentation of a fine teacher's edition of the Bible to the honor guest. PASTOR AND WIFE RECOVER FROM FLU Both the Rev. and Mrs. O. H. Archibald of 303 East Alberta St. have been numbered among the week's sufferers from the "flu" cold that seems to be going the rounds. Both are recovering however and the Rev. Mr. Archibald expects to be able to resume his ministerial duties Sunday as pastor of Wesley Methodist church. JOINS MARINES Another Anaheim boy has just joined the U. S. Marines it was announced this week. Glyndale O. Ray, 17 of 821 South Claudina street will train at the Marine Corps base in San Diego. He is now on inactive status. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Burl Ray. Lt Col 'Mike' Mattis Now Amphibious Cmdr In U.S. Army With so many members of the family in the armed services of our country, Mr. and Mrs. George Mattis of 861 South Palm street are kept busy trying to keep up with changing addresses and the many interested inquiries from friends of their two well known sons, Michael and Jack. Word has been received that Lt. Colonel Michael Mattis has recently been promoted to amphibious commander on one of the south Pacific islands and at the moment is very busy making plans for the little yellow men. Captain Jack Mattis of the American Airways is in and out of the country, but maintains a permanent address in New York and would be very happy to hear from any of his friends. His address is 1060 N. Middleneck road, Great Neck, Long Island. Two grandsons who are also well known around Anaheim are John and George Nugent, sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nugent of Wyoming. Mrs. Nugent was formerly Rose Mattis and was well known for her many activities in this vicinity. The elder grandson, John, spent last winter here at the home of his grandparents and attended Fullerton Junior college. He is now serving in the navy while his brother, George is in the army as an aviation gunner. At the moment the latter is enroute to New York. Mrs. Anna Head of 214 South Birch street, Santa Ana, returned to her home Tuesday following several weeks in the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. Kiwanians Honor Wives With Party The annual Kiwanis club Ladnight and Christmas party was held in the Elk's club ballroom with 150 members, their wives and guests attending. A Christmas motif prevailed as the table decorations and the program of four acts of profession vaudeville was presented by Harry Arthur, entertainment chaman. President Ewald Lemcke, owing president, welcomed guests and thanked the member for the splendid support given during his tenure in office. Then introduced the presidee elect, Frederick Robbins who said that he hoped that he would be able to carry on as successfully Mr. Lemcke. Lt. Governor Harry I. Horne division 4 reported on the divi­ activities for 1943 and paid him tribute to the support given by the local organization. Rev. Earl Berg said the invi­ tion and later led the guests' community singing. He was companied at the piano by M. Katherine Stewart, club acco­ panist. Dr. M. M. Hendee was chairman of general arrai­ mentals for the evening. PASTOR ADDRESSES BUENA PARK CLUB The Rev. H. Dymmel, par­ of Bethel Baptist church, wa­ Buena Park this afternoon guest speaker for the annual day meeting of Buena Park men's club. His subject was "The Light of the World," Mrs. Dymmel was to provide cal solos. Sharing the pro­ ject was Miss Mariene Fox of this who was to give musical read- PETTE Year NUMBER 16, 1943 Published in "The Orange Capitol Of The World" NUMBER 12 Newspaper Writer Rumbs To Sent of Heart Gements were being comday for Christian Science to be held Saturday afnin the H. R. Brown Collapel, Santa Ana, for Lt. Adams, whose sudden from a heart attack occuday night in Los Angeles. Adams, who had just been inactive status with the Air Forces because of a ment, was one of the bestnewspapermen in Orange prior to entering army ser1942. He was for a numeers, in charge of collectors of North Orange county for the Santa Ana Regising which time he mainsis office in this city where a host of friends. He served for three years story of Santa Ana ChamCommerce. Adams attended officer's school at Miami Beach, and upon graduation was to a North Carolina base the built and commanded the range of Seymour Johnnel. Viving relatives include his Mrs. Wilma Adams; his moMrs. Marah Adams; also Foreman A. J. Schutte of Co. Grand Jury Announces Appointment of Committees Monday was a busy day for members of the county's 1943-44 grand jury, summoned to their weekly business by their foreman, A. J. Schutte of Ball road. The session was an important one, revealing the various committee appointments made by Foreman Schutte. Masonic Lodge To Install Officers In 74th Ceremonv The seventy-fourth annual installation of officers of Masonic lodge No. 207 will take place at the Masonic temple on Friday evening, December 17 at eight o'clock. Officers to be installed are Charles Organ, worshipful master; Dean Hasson, senior warden; A. B. Cross, junior warden; Vincent Bruce, treasurer; Ernest Zitzmann, secretary; William Houts, chaplain; Lewis Lake, senior deacon; Chester Whitten, junior deacon; Ralph Seward, marshall; Hal Eaton, senior steward; Melvin Hilgenfeld, junior steward and Oscar Browef, tiler. Installing officers will be Henry C. MacMaster, district inspector who will act as installing master; William T. Rodgers, master of While such business meetings will be continued as a weekly feature, decision was reached to adjourn for the holidays, the next session to come on Monday, January 10, and each succeeding Monday thereafter. Foreman Schutte had previously appointed Mrs. Sarah Johnston Haddon of Santa Ana to the secretary's post. His committee appointments as announced Monday include: Auditing and parks committee, John G. Mitchell, Santa Ana; Jack Clayton, Orange; Ralph W. Maskey, Newport Beach. Welfare and hospital, Columbus I. Huddle, Garden Grove; Mrs. Nita Carmen, Laguna Beach; Mrs. Nellie Sylvester, Santa Ana. Roads, flood control, water and sanitary districts, T. F. Morgan, Anaheim; Harry Bell, Fullerton, and Mrs. Sara Johnston Haddon, Santa Ana. School, library, Robert Smith, Garden Grove; Jack Horner, Fullerton; Mrs. Jean Hetzgar, Santa Ana. Federal courthouse committee The served for three years library of Santa Ana ChamCommerce. Adams attended officer's school at Miami Beach, and upon graduation was to a North Carolina base the built and commanded range of Seymour Johnnel. Viving relatives include his Mrs. Wilma Adams; his moMrs. Marah Adams, also known in county newspaper and two brothers, Ralph of Santa Ana, and Neil of Seal Beach. His Party At Night in Evening Process of transfusion, etc. It was well received by the Dr. Montanus also works specialist at the County hosand other hospitals of Orcounty. He was introduced by Carl Tompkins. Attainment feature of the was the appearance of Miss Lee Hunt, Anaheim vocalist, ang very beautifully the O'D, Holy Night," and "Say over for the Boys Over She was accompanied at noon by Marshall McFie, actached pianist and a member local post office force. The was introduced by James Kicker, sponsor of the entertant portion of the program. Man Sanford, Merle West, C. Griffith and Wesley Menere visitors. Fran Elliott announced a ring of the board of directors held the following Monday at the home of Clyde Cro12 North Dickel. Christmas party this Frinight will take the place of bon luncheon meeting this Manians Honor Mees With Party Annual Kiwanis club Ladies' and Christmas party was an of Tuesday evening and was in the Elk's club ballroom 150 members, their wives guests attending. Christmas motif prevailed in table decorations and the proof four acts of professional ter; Dean Hasson, senior warden; A. B. Cross, junior warden: Vincent Bruce, treasurer: Ernest Zitzmann, secretary: William Houts, chaplain; Lewis Lake, senior deacon; Chester Whitten, junior deacon; Ralph Seward, marshall; Hal Eaton, senior steward; Melvin Hilgenfeld, junior steward and Oscar Brower, tiler. Installing officers will be Henry C. MacMaster, district inspector who will act as installing master; William T. Rodgers, master of ceremonies; Carlton S. Barthelmes, installing marshall; Rev. Thomas Burden, installing chaplain and Mrs. Esther Kemper, accompanist. An address of welcome will be given by Ralph Seward and soloists for the services will be Miss Edith Brown and Miss Pauline Houts. Following the ceremony a reception will be held in the dining room, those on the committee being Mrs. Charles Organ, chairman, Mrs. Dean Hasson, Mrs. Ralph Seward, Mrs. Walter Ward, Miss Pauline Houts, Mrs. Earl Baum and Mrs. John Saenger. City Department Heads Give Reports Monthly reports were presented to the city council Tuesday night by heads of the various departments when the council met in regular bi-monthly session at the city hall. The treasurer's report for November 30 showed a total, with warrants outstanding, of $112.-428.43. The balance in the general fund was $40.939.67; the street improvement fund, $7.624.39; the meter department fund, $8.649.13; the bond redemption fund, $21.-494.22; the liquor enforcement fund, $697.50; in lieu of tax fund, $2.874.04 and the special gas tax fund, $29.776.74. The total general funds on hand were $112.-155.69; the library fund $7.517.93 and the employees payroll bond fund, $577.81. The department of light, power and water reported total water pumped for November was 52.-735.150 gallons. Municipal consumption was 3,754.500 gallons which left for the district a total of 48.980.650 gallons. The water level in the city wells on December 1 was 120 feet, 8 inches. A. G. Tuma, clerk for the license department reported that a Welfare and hospital, Columbus I. Huddle, Garden Grove; Mrs. Nita Carmen, Laguna Beach; Mrs. Nellie Sylvester, Santa Ana. Roads, flood control, water and sanitary districts, T. F. Morgan, Anaheim; Harry Bell, Fullerton, and Mrs. Sara Johnston Haddon, Santa Ana. School, library, Robert Smith, Garden Grove; Jack Horner, Fullerton; Mrs. Jean Hetzgar, Santa Ana. Federal courthouse committee, Paul A. Palmer, Balboa Island; Elmer J. Hughes, Seal Beach; Mrs. Myrtle Sexton, Santa Ana. Jail detention home, justice courts and constabulary, Bronson Barber, West Orange; I. D. Jaynes, Buena Park, and Mrs. Anne O'Brien, Huntington Beach. Associated C of C Has Fine Speaker At Dinner Meeting Approximately 125 members of Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county felt amply repaid for attendance Tuesday night at the stated meeting of that organization in Garden Grove. For they not only shared an interesting business session and an illuminating address, but also they were treated to a holiday dinner pronounced by Anaheim C of C Secretary Ross Lee Laird, to be about the finest he ever ate. This "feast of reason and flow of soul" was given setting in Legion hall, and many Garden Grove residents turned out in welcome to the visiting chamber executives, including the hospitable women who prepared and served the roast turkey feast and its culminating dessert course of pumpkin pie which Laird declared was "a concoction, not a pastry." President Clyde Simmons of Tustin conducted the after-dinner session whose musical features were provided by a lyrical girls' trio from Garden Grove high school. It was the privilege of William Gallienne of Huntington Beach, secretary of Associated Chambers as well as of the beach city chamber, to present the guest speaker, Ferris M. Wakley. Wakley, who is field coordinator of the War Time Business Annual Kiwanis club Ladies' and Christmas party was an event of Tuesday evening and was held in the Elk's club ballroom with 150 members, their wives guests attending. Christmas motif prevailed in noble decorations and the professionalville was presented by Harthur, entertainment chairPresident Ewald Lemcke, outpresident, welcomed the men and thanked the members for splendid support given him his tenure in office. He introduced the president-Frederick Robbins who said he hoped that he would be able to carry on as successfully as Lemcke. Governor Harry I. Horn of Honolulu 4 reported on the division parties for 1943 and paid high fee to the support given by local organization. Dr. Earl Berg said the invocation later led the guests in unity singing. He was accanned at the piano by Miss Merine Stewart, club accommist. Dr. M. M. Henderson chairman of general arrangements for the evening. VOTOR ADDRESSES BUENA PARK CLUB The Rev. H. C. Dymmel, pastor of Bethel Baptist church, was in Buena Park this afternoon, as speaker for the annual holi-meeting of Buena Park Womens Club. His subject was to be "Light of the World," and Dymmel was to provide vocasolos. Sharing the program Miss Mariene Fox of this city, she was to give musical readings. 155.69: the library fund $7,517.93 and the employees payroll bond fund, $577.81. The department of light, power and water reported total water pumped for November was 52,-735.150 gallons. Municipal consumption was 3,754.500 gallons which left for the district a total of 48,980.650 gallons. The water level in the city wells on December 1 was 120 feet, 8 inches. A. G. Tuma, clerk for the license department reported that a total of new licenses were issued for $132 and that dog licenses issued brought in $26. Chief of Police T. L. Wilder reported 36 arrests for the month and 84 traffic citations issued. The fire department answered nine calls during November all of them of a minor nature. Ewald Lemcke, maintenance engineer for the Joint Outfall Sewer reported a flow of sewage from Anaheim of 39,621,400 and from Fullerton a total of 29,876,-900. Total sewage produced was 110,317,000. Total expenditures for the joint outfall sewer for November was $1,403.33. Ninety-five cases were disposed of by Judge Frank Tausch in the city court with a total in fines of $1799. The number of cases in the motor vehicle department were 73 while 22 were for city ordinance violation. Seventy-six violators paid fines and were released; 3 violators were committed to the county jail; 15 violators were certified to the juvenile court and 1 case was dismissed. A total of $38,620.20 was deposited to the account of the city treasury in November, Harry Jayne, deputy tax collector for Anaheim, reported Tuesday night at the city council meeting. The total taxes to be collected are $68,230.69. The first installment of taxes President Clyde Simmons of Tustin conducted the after-dinner session whose musical features were provided by a lyrical girls' trio from Garden Grove high school. It was the privilege of William Gallenne of Huntington Beach, secretary of Associated Chambers as well as of the beach city chamber, to present the guest speaker, Ferris M. Wakley. Wakley, who is field coordinator of the War Time Business clinic of California bureau of Business Education, was received with enthusiasm in his thoughtful discussion of the urgent need of post-war planning... County Purchasing Agent Improves Gradual but definite improvement in the condition of Charles H. Chapman, county purchasing agent, has been announced by Santa Ana Community hospital, where Chapman has been confined since suffering a stroke a week ago. Stricken suddenly while at work in his office in the county court house, Chapman was removed immediately to the hospital where his condition was first reported as critical. Long prominent in Santa Ana and Orange county business circles as head of the Chapman Lumber Co., Chapman has filled the purchasing agent's post since early spring. He also acted as the county's agent in the acquisition of Prado dam properties. to be met amount to $11,436.50 and the second installment is $38,-620.20. The balance still to be collected is $29,610.49. The second installment is due on January 20, 1944.