anaheim-gazette 1944-07-13

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXIV A Legal Newspaper ANAHEIM We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" There seems to be quite a little excitement over the county about the mosquitoes, which the public seem to hold the county supervisors responsible for. So far this year I've seen one mosquito and I won a two-round battle with him. He's not here any more. Some people claim that if it wasn't too cool in the evening they might like to sit out in their yards, if it wasn't for the mos-which Tyndall was one, and at that time he was a professional clairvoyant and hypnotist, and one of the best I have ever known. That was about 35 years ago. He was tall and handsome and his hair was white then, but he would never tell his age. He always said, "I was never born and I shall never die," which indicated that he had some spiritual philosophy, which he didn't bother to explain. GOV. THOS. E. DEWEY Republican Candidate for President. Flier Killed When There seems to be quite a little excitement over the county about the mosquitoes, which the public seem to hold the county supervisors responsible for. So far this year I've seen one mosquito and I won a two-round battle with him. He's not here any more. Some people claim that if it wasn't too cool in the evening they might like to sit out in their yards, if it wasn't for the mosquitoes. I spent all last summer sitting out in the yard at Pryor, Okla., until after midnight every night waiting for it to get cool enough to go in the house to bed, fighting mosquitos on both the inside and outside fronts. After nights like that week on end you wake up in the morning, if you got any sleep at all, feeling like a dehydrated chili pepper covered with the hives. If we have any mosquitoes in Orange county I hope we get rid of them, but I wouldn't advise you to leave here trying to find a place where there hain't none. Most of us like to complain and criticize the government, or those in charge of governmental functions, but very few of us have anything to offer as a remedy for whatever condition we happen to fall out with. Radical changes in our system are being made and in some instances we find it hard to agree with the newly adopted systems. Russia, for instance, went through that phase of changing its government and over there if you didn't like the new order of things you were summarily shot at sunrise. The disenters who were not "purged" eventually fell into line and by now a new generation has grown up under the new regime and they are happy with it because they have never known any other way. Just as in this country a new generation has matured under the New Deal. They have never known but one President and they can't imagine such a thing as a new man in the White House. The things some of we oldsters grumble about are taken for granted by the youngsters and they might even object to any attempt to "go back" to any other system. So there you have revolution by evolution, which is probably the natural way of progress, and although it takes a little longer, it is better than being shot, at least as far as the "shootee" is concerned. Chas. M. Vernon in the Yorba Linda Star says the opposition which Tyndall was one, and at that time he was a professional clairvoyant and hypnotist, and one of the best I have ever known. That was about 35 years ago. He was tall and handsome and his hair was white then, but he would never tell his age. He always said, "I was never born and I shall never die," which indicated that he had some spiritual philosophy, which he didn't bother to explain because he was too busy ministering to a wealthy clinentele that sought his services as a seer. The "professor" mystified himself in a surrounding of plush curtains and silk robes when the customers came for a reading. Finally when most of the states and cities adopted laws that hampered the clairvoyant business he quit that profession and went into the ministry. With his dynamic personality and physic magnetism he packed the large auditoriums where he held his religious services, just as he did when he put on a hypnotist show in the earlier years. I have a sort of a feeling that if anybody ever saw beyond the pale it might have been the Reverend Doctor Tyndall. Since the nomination of Governor Dewey as Republican candidate for the presidency you have heard many references to the youth and vigor he will bring into the party and the campaign. At 42 he will be one of the youngest candidates to seek the presidency. Maybe we are changing our attitude toward the age we call youth. Before the war, if you were 40 years old you were considered too old for most any job, however since the manpower shortage it has been discovered that most men are still pretty good men at 50 or 60, or even at 70 years of age. Before I was 25 years old I had to lie about my age in order to get a job and after I passed 30 they began telling me I was too old. I remember an instance when I was 33 I was turned down for a job because they said, "We want young men go-getters who are full of vim and vigor." The hardest ten years of work I ever did was between 42 and 52, during which time I set the pace for a house full of young go-getters. However, if I was going to hire an army to fight a war I wouldn't want any men over 30, and not many as old as 25. Men naturally grow more conservative with age, while sometimes the un-disillusioned young will do some things. GOV. THOS. E. DEWEY Republican Candidate for President. Flier Killed When Plane Crashes Into Brea Dam Thurs. Ens. Charles Alfred Potts, 21, 403 Virginia Road, Fullerton, was killed last Thursday when his plane crashed into Brea Dam. He was stationed only 100 miles from his home a little over a month ago after completing eighteen months training and the crash occurred only a short distance from his home. Ens. Potts had been based at the San Diego Naval Air station June 1. He entered the service at the University of Southern California in 1943 and was commissioned in February of this year. The young flier attended Fullerton schools and had lived in that city for a number of years. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Potts, and a sister, Mrs. Jane Lowery. The body was removed to San Diego and funeral arrangements are pending. Cause of the crash was not disclosed by 11th Naval district officials. SWIMMERS USE PLUNGE IN SPITE COOL WEATHER Despite the fact that the weather has been exceedingly cool, Roy Kirk, City park plunge director, reported to the city council Tuesday night that 2,154 persons patronized the plunge during the last week in June. Receipts were $520.33, besides $131.17 collected for federal amusement tax. ORANGE COUNTY NAVY RECRUITER MARRIED Announcement has been made of the marriage of Jerry Hoover, Orange county Navy recruiter, to Dr. Nancy Harding of Los Angeles on June 26 in San Diego. Anaheim Goes Over the Loan Drive; Individually reached the dead line of we oldsters grumble about are taken for granted by the youngsters and they might even object to any attempt to "go back" to any other system. So there you have revolution by evolution, which is probably the natural way of progress, and although it takes a little longer, it is better than being shot, at least as far as the "shootee" is concerned. Chas. M. Vernon in the Yorba Linda Star says the opposition has already begun to rib Governor Dewey on account of his diminutive figure. Napoleon wasn't a very big man either. I remember back in the early 1920's when people used to say the orange and lemon business was being overdone. A lot of new groves were being set in the Brea-La Habra district and other places and there was some fear that the industry would outgrow the market. Many more new groves have been planted since then, but right now the demand far exceeds the supply of both, especially lemons. In the meantime the by-product business has developed and the indications are that there will never be an overproduction of citrus fruits. Besides the export possibilities, study the map and compare the small area where citrus fruits can be grown with the vast territory and population centers where everybody is hungry for an orange. I am sorry to hear that the Reverend Doctor Tyndall, famous evenagellist who gave Billy Sunday tough competition in the big league, has passed away after what appeared to be a highly successful career in the evangelistic ministerial field. When I first knew Doctor Tyndall he had a series of hyphenated names, of Cpl. Ed Michel Is Reported Killed In Action In Burma Mr. and Mrs. Emil Michel of 1114 West Center Street, received word from the War Department last week relative to the death of their son, Corporal E. Michel, in North Burma where he was on duty with the armed forces, and was connected with the engineers. No definite details of their son's death was contained in the telegram but it stated that further information would follow in a letter. CITY HAS GOOD BANK ACCOUNT, REPORT SHOWS Anaheim's city treasury bulges with a balance of $140,905, according to Treasurer A. G. Tuma's report filed with the city council Tuesday night. Of this amount $81,350 is in the general fund. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Jerry Hoover, Orange county Navy recruiter, to Dr. Nancy Harding of Los Angeles on June 26 in San Diego. Anaheim Goes Over the Loan Drive; Individuals As the Fifth War Loan drive officially reached the dead line on Saturday Anaheim was well over the top, the quota of $1,400,-000 being over-subscribed by several thousand dollars, although purchases by individuals lagged at about 50 percent of the quota set for Series E bonds. Chairman Paul H. Demaree immediately announced that the drive would continue for the balance of July during which time it is hoped individuals will rally and take up their quota of bonds to keep Anaheim in the 100-percent bracket. At the same time Chairman Demaree expressed his gratitude to the many workers in the campaign, giving special credit to Commander Lee Fabain of the retail merchants division and his entire "Third Army." Closing reports for the Fifth Bond drive will not be made until July 31, therefore individuals who can purchase bonds during the balance of this month will have an opportunity to help complete the job assigned to this district. "Southern Californians must face the fact that they have not finished their Fifth War Loan job, notwithstanding what the nation as a whole has done. Our individual purchases are disappointing." This declaration was made by Robert H. Moulton, chairman of the Treasury War Finance Com- and For Lemons Continues Strong Heat Wave Sweeps Middle West, East The annual summer heat wave that is sweeping the middle west and east has brought an unprecedented demand for California lemons and other citrus fruits, which, according to reports, is rolling to the rescue of the heat-stricken district as fast as the supply and shipping facilities will allow. During the past week the demand for lemons was far in excess of the supply with the price steady at ceiling. Sales were much greater than a year ago and many more cars could have been sold. The situation is the same this week as the harvest continues at full speed. In the orange market the demand is brisk, especially for larger sizes and the crop is rolling at about 200 cars a week more than last year at about 30-cents per box more than the 1943 price. The prorate for this week is set Announce Change In Mail Schedule At Local Office On account of certain changes in the Santa Fe passenger train schedules closing time for outgoing mail is necessarily changed and the new closing schedule is announced this week by Postmaster Louis Hoskins. On week days, starting Monday of this week, the closing time for outgoing mail is 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 o'clock as heretofore. Business men and others who have first class mail intended for dispatch the same day, should remember that it must be in the postoffice not later than 6:00 p.m. to leave Anaheim the same night. Otherwise it will be dispatched from here at 9:10 o'clock the following morning. On Saturdays and holidays the last mail leaving Anaheim must be in the office by 3:30 p.m., and on Sundays the last mail out closes at 1:45 p.m. Capt. Frank Fitch Killed In Invasion Into France D-Day Captain Frank Fitch lost his life in the invasion of France on D-Day on June 6th according to an announcement received here several days ago. He was well kown and liked here where he was manager of the Shipkey and Pearson tire store and service station at North Los Angeles and Chartres streets. He was a member of the Lion's club. Capt. Fitch was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve when the Japs made their sneak attack on Hawaii and soon after was called to active duty. He served in North Africa before going to England. So far as is known this is the first death of an Anaheim man in the Normandy invasion. His wife, Lou Adair Fitch, is now living with her mother in San Antonio, Texas. She is a neice of Mary Millerich of This city. Killed When the Crashes Into Dam Thurs. Charles Alfred Potts, 21, onoria Road, Fullerton, was last Thursday when his vehicle into Brea Dam. He owned only 100 miles from a little over a month ago completing eighteen months and the crash occurred short distance from his property had been based at the No Naval Air station June served the service at the city of Southern California and was commissioned in this year. Lung flier attended Fullcools and had lived in for a number of years. In his parents, Mr. and W. Potts, and a sister, Lowery. Luy was removed to San Francisco funeral arrangements. Cause of the crash disclosed by 11th Naval officials. RRS USE PLUNGE COOL WEATHER The fact that the weather is exceedingly cool, Roy park plunge director, to the city council Tuesday that 2,154 persons paired the plunge during the in June. Receipts were besides $131.17 collected amusement tax. COUNTY NAVY MARRIED cement has been made marriage of Jerry Hoover, county Navy recruiter, to Harding of Los Anne 26 in San Diego. IM Goes Over the Top in Fifth War Drive; Individual Sales Short Fifth War Loan drive reached the dead line mittee for this area in urging in of the supply with the price steady at ceiling. Sales were much greater than a year ago and many more cars could have been sold. The situation is the same this week as the harvest continues at full speed. In the orange market the demand is brisk, especially for larger sizes and the crop is rolling at about 200 cars a week more than last year at about 30-cents per box more than the 1943 price. The prorate for this week is set at 2,200 cars from Southern California as against 2,050 cars last week. This situation is in the face of competition from diciduous and other fruits, canteloupes and watermelons, all of which are now on the food market, as well as continued shipments of Florida citrus. The Florida harvest is about completed, shipments to the northern markets dropping this week to less than 200 cars. With the Flordia crop practically consumed it can be expected that California valencias will continue to be in steady demand throughout the summer. Although the weather in this section continues exceptionally cool, it is considered favorable to the citrus crop. Receive Word of Son Recovering In Hospital in England Mr. and Mrs. Evans Pugh of Cypress, received a telegram on June 24 from the War Department stating that their son, Harold Pugh, who is with a paratrooper division in foreign service, had been seriously wounded in the line of duty. They have heard from him by a letter on June 16 and also June 29, following the date of his injury, and Harold states that he is in a hospital in England and is getting along fine. He was injured on D-Day on Junet 6th. Harold is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High School with the class of 1940 and enlisted in the paratroop service following his graduation. He has been stationed in England for the past year. Fruit Exchange Manager To Broadcast Part of Romantic Story of Citrus Fruit Paul Armstrong, general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, will represent the California citrus industry on a nation-wide radio broadcast to be released this week. The broadcast commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Union Pacific Railway, may be heard locally on KFI at 2 P.M. Saturday, July 15. Transportation and citrus have much in common for it was the inauguration of transcontinental shipping that opened U.S. markets to California citrus growers. Anaheim Navigator Reported Missing In Austria Mission According to word from the War Department 2nd Lt. Thomas L. Smith, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. M. Smith, 711 South Dickel street, has been missing in action since June 26 when he participated in a bombing mission Chartres streets. He was a member of the Lion's club. Capt. Fitch was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve when the Japs made their sneak attack on Hawaii and soon after was called to active duty. He served in North Africa before going to England. So far as is known this is the first death of an Anaheim man in the Normandy invasion. His wife, Lou Adair Fitch, is now living with her mother in San Antonio, Texas. She is a neice of Mary Millerick of this city. Fruit Exchange Manager To Broadcast Part of Romantic Story of Citrus Fruit Paul Armstrong, general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, will tell a nationwide audience Saturday, July 15, how the citrus fruit industry has supplied American armed forces with citrus products while maintaining an all-time high delivery to civilians. Armstrong, who recalls that representatives of the fruit exchange displayed their produtcs on horse drawn vehicles when he joined the organization, will be guest of honor on "Your America," coast-to-coast NBC radio program of the Union Pacific Railroad at 2 p.m. Americans who have found the breakfast orange difficult to buy now will learn from Armstrong that California's famed citrus trees are fighting the war, too. He points out that the citrus industry, unlike war plants, cannot expand overnight—it takes seven years for an orange tree to start bearing. California citrus men are busy now producing oranges and lemons for concentrates used by American service men and women, and for a civilian market greater than in any prewar year. Armstrong will tell of the close parallel between the development of the citrus fruit industry and the Union Pacific Railroad, first transcontinental railroad, completed in 1869. Coincidentally, the cooperative's first commercial orange grove was the site of Union Pacific's old Los Angeles passenger station. City, County Govern 4.15 Percent In 1943; SACRAMENTO—In a comprehensive analysis covering the detailed financial transactions of 285 Fifth War Loan drive reached the dead line by Anaheim was well up, the quota of $1,400,- over-subscribed by thousand dollars, although by individuals lagged 50 percent of the quota E bonds. Paul H. Demaree announced that the old continue for the July during which hoped individuals will take up their quota of keep Anaheim in the bracket. Same time Chairman expressed his gratitude by workers in the caming special credit to Lee Fabab of the Lees division and his Third Army." Reports for the Fifth we will not be made, therefore individual can purchase bonds balance of this month on opportunity to help the job assigned to this Californians must act that they have not Fifth War Loan job, indicating what the nation has done. Our individuals are disappointing." Duration was made by Moulton, chairman of Navy War Finance Com- mittee for this area in urging individuals to continue buying extra War Bonds "with every available dollar" the remainder of this month. "It's not like Southern California to trail other sections of the country," Moulton said. "We still have the opportunity to take our accustomed place with the leaders and we have confidence that the people will yet buy the necessary amount of Bonds to see that we do." The area's over-all drive total climbed to approximately $460,-000,000, or about 90 per cent of the quota, early this week when heavy last-minute purchases of special securities by corporations were tabulated. These special issues were taken off the market at midnight July 8, but the sales reports will continue to come in for several days, it was announced. However, buying by individuals still lagged far behind, with a total of less than $150,000,000, which is only about 60 per cent of their quota. Moulton pointed out that the Fifth War Loan drive ended Saturday only insofar as the special market issues were concerned, but that, according to the original plan, all savings Bond sales made throughout the country during the entire month of July will be credited to the drive quotas. According to word from the War Department 2nd Lt. Thomas L. Smith, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. M. Smith, 711 South Dickel street, has been missing in action since June 26 when he participated in a bombing mission over Austria. The telegram was dated July 8 and stated that further details would be sent as soon as more definite information was obtained. Lieut. Smith was a navigator on a B-24 Liberator which carries a crew of ten men and it is believed he probably participated in a 700-plane bombing mission which occurred on June 26 when American planes covered the Vienna and Austrian oil field area. Tommy was recently awarded the coveted Air Medal for valor in action, however his parents have never learned for what particular action the medal was awarded. Mr. Smith is an engineer with the Pacific Lighting Corporation, Anaheim office, and the family is well known here. Hopes of the family are now pinnied on the fact that the message stated he was "reported missing in action," which leaves a possibility that he may have bailed out over enemy territory and is now a prisoner of war. His last letter, dated June 22, stated he had participated in 24 missions in a single month and that the going was rough. Lieut. Smith graduated from Anaheim Union high school in 1941 and was attending the Colorado School of Mines when he enlisted in the air service on October 13, 1942. He took most of his training in Texas and was commissioned at Hondo, Texas. Mrs. Smith and their daughter, Miss Lois, who is with the Ballet Institute, are in New York for the summer season. They will return to Anaheim early this fall. SACRAMENTO—In a comprehensive analysis covering the detailed financial transactions of 285 cities and 58 counties of California, State Controller Harry B. Riley today made his official report to the taxpayers concerning the operations of local government during 1943. Riley's figures revealed that the combined general payments for cost of government of California's cities and counties for the year ended June 30, 1943, totaled $555,265,897—a decrease of $24,075,136, or 4.15%, under 1942. Combined city and county general governmental receipts for the same period totaled $552,286,-910—a decrease of $9,912,870, or 1.76%, under the preeding year. Combined cost of government of 57 counties of California, excluding the City and County of San Francisco, which was reported with the city figures, totaled $373,648,354, during fiscal 1943, a decrease of $17,803,719, or 4.55%, under 1942. The major decreases in county costs occurred in the following functions: Education, $7,129,218; Highways, bridges, etc., $6,123,182; October 13, 1942. He took most of his training in Texas and was commissioned at Hondo, Texas. Mrs. Smith and their daughter, Miss Lois, who is with the Ballet Institute, are in New York for the summer season. They will return to Anaheim early this fall. ZETTE The Citrus Industrv's NEWSpaper JULY 13, 1944 TEN PAGES NUMBER 42 O. E. Hanson Chosen To Head Chamber of Commerce at Wednesday Meeting O. E. Hanson, manager of the Bank of America and prominent civic worker, was unanimously elected as president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the board of directors held Wednesday noon at the Parker House cafe. Retiring President Oscar W. Heying presided at the business meeting, turning the chair over to the new president following his nomination and election without opposition. Other directors elected in the June 27 election, all of whom have previously served on the board, include: Everett Cone, Paul Demaree, Oscar W. Heying, Louis H. Hoskins, Victor G. Loly, Ray Reafsnyder, August Schumacher; and two new members, Frank Belmont and H. T. Leo. All were present at the meeting except Leo who is in the east on a business trip. GOV. JOHN W. BRICKER Republican Candidate for Vice President. NEW GRANDSON FOR MR. AND MRS. E. GANAHL Lt. and Mrs. John F. Ganahl of Pasadena are the parents of a son, John Francis, Jr., born Wednesday, July 5. This is the first grandchild on either side of the family, the paternal grandparents being Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ganahl of 501 North Clementine Street. Lt. Ganahl is at the base weather station at Glendale Air Field. Colorado River Water In City Mains August 1 Anaheim residents who voted 900 to 535 for Boulder dam water will get their first taste of the soft water from the MWD acqueduct on August first when the hard well water will be cut off and the new supply turned into the city mains, it was announced at the city council meeting Tuesday night. The change may not be noticeable during the first few hours until the new supply forces the water already in the pipes through the faucets. It is pointed out that for a few days the soft rain water from the mountain country above Boulder dam may taste a little strange, but those who have used the acqueduct water state that after a few days' use patrons would not want to go back to the hard well water supply. BUILDING ACTIVITY According to the report of Building Inspector R. Nyboe filed with the city council Tuesday night, 44 building permits were issued during June for a total valuation of $67,610. Fees collected amounted to $275.05. COUNTY GOVERNMENT COSTS DOWN PERCENT IN 1943; RECEIPTS DOWN Secretary Ross Lee Laird spoke briefly on the work accomplished during the year and bespoke continued growth and development following his nomination and election without opposition. Other directors elected in the June 27 election, all of whom have previously served on the board, include: Everett Cone, Paul Demaree, Oscar W. Heying, Louis H. Hoskins, Victor G. Lolly, Ray Reafsyder, August Schumacher; and two new members, Frank Belmont and H. T. Leo. All were present at the meeting except Leo who is in the east on a business trip. The ten hold-over members of the board are, Harry C. Arthur, Sr., James A. Baker, Al DeWitt, Ernest H. Ganahl, Harry I. Horn, J. Ben Kaulbars, Theo. B. Kuchel, Wilson W. Phelps, Lotus Loudon, and Joe Sowder, all of whom were present except Harry Horn. Others attending the meeting were Secretary Ross Lee Laird, H. G. Schmelzer and Miss Lillian Knutson of the Chamber of Commerce office; Dr. H. A. Johnston, Charles Griffith, Harry Riley, Ray Van Wagner, Robt. H. Boney, Frank Tausch, Leo Sheridan, Al Riutcel, H. E. W. Barnes, Jimmie Heffron, and Jake Proctor. Mayor Chas. A. Pearson was the only member of the city council not present, being out of town on business. Frank Belmont, the only new member of the board present, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity of serving with the civic group. Operator of a large citrus packing house, as a new member on the board he represents an important branch of the citrus industry. President Hanson thanked the board members for the honor of being chosen to head the booster organization and predicted a steady growth and improvement that should place Anaheim in the 25,000 population bracket within ten years. Anaheim now ships more oranges than any other city and 90 percent of the citrus by-products plants are located here, he said. In retiring after a successful year in office Oscan Heying expressed his thanks for the cooperation of the board and other members, stating that the chamber now has an active membership of 271, an increase of 23 members during the year. He touched briefly on plans for post-war activities and thanked the council members for the splendid cooperation the city has given in all chamber of commerce undertakings. Secretary Ross Lee Laird spoke briefly on the work accomplished during the year and bespoke continued growth and development... County Government Costs Down Percent In 1943; Receipts Down ENTO—In a comprehensive analysis covering the detailed transactions of 285 counties of Californias and counties for extended June 30, 1943, $552,286 decrease of $9,912,870, or over the preceding year. The cost of government services in California, excluding City and County of Coo, which was reported during fiscal 1943, totaled $17,803,719, or over 1942. Decreases in county based in the following Education, $7,129,218; Bridges, etc., $6,123,182; He took most of his official receipts concerning local government figures revealed that general payments to the government of Californias and counties for extended June 30, 1943, $552,286 decrease of $9,912,870, or over the preceding year. The foregoing decreases were partially offset by increases in the following costs: General government, $2,286,029; Health and sanitation, $484,242; and Protection to person and property, $440,168. Combined governmental receipts of 57 counties, reported by Riley, totaled $393,037,988 during fiscal 1943—a decrease of $8,-246,232, or 2.06%, under 1942. Combined general governmental receipts of California cities during fiscal 1943, as announced by Riley, totaled $159,248,972—a decrease of $1,666,638, or 1.04%, under 1942. The major decreases in City receipts were listed by Riley as follows. Subventions and grants, $3,466,337; Fees for Services, $1,-251,307; Licenses and permits, $408,798; and Miscellaneous, $73,-843. The foregoing decreases were partially offset by increased city general governmental receipts as follows: General property tax, $2,524,763; Privileges, $599,250; and Fines and Penalties, $409,634. MRS. HYSOM IMPROVING Mrs. Paul Hysom, who is confined to the Anaheim Lutheran hospital, recovering from injuries suffered in an automobile crash several weeks ago, is improving very nicely. Secretary Ross Lee Laird spoke briefly on the work accomplished during the year and bespoke continued growth and development for Anaheim under the cooperative spirit and unity now evidenced among the people and civic leaders. Two manufacturing plants and about 20 new businesses have located here during the year and negotiations are under way with two nationally known concerns for the location of large factories here, he stated. He said the 22-unit housing project now under construction by the Economy Housing Corporation was progressing nicely and is of a better type than most defense housing construction. A motion by Louis Hoskins that the by-laws be amended so as to eliminate past presidents from the board of directors resulted in appointment by President Hanson of a committee to draft the proper amendment. If adopted the amendment will provide that past presidents who attend 75 percent of the meetings will be exofficio members of the board but will not be eligible for election among the 20 elected members. This move is proposed to make room for new and younger members on the official board. Hoskins, Oscar Heying and Victor Loly, all past presidents, were appointed to draft the amendment. Sgt. and Mrs. Melvin Hillt of Garden Grove, are the parents of a son born Saturday, July 9, at the St. Joseph hospital.