anaheim-gazette 1944-08-17

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXIV A Legal Newspaper ANAH We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" Canada has made a wonderful record in her war activities, in the production of war materials, and in her volunteer army which is fighting with the allies in all branches of the service. Yet Canada's population is about one-third French who refuse to participate in the war. They won't fight and they are not interested. Principal among these plans is the one for UN-employment. Even the U.S. Congress is spending most of its time now working on plans for UN-employment and trying to figure out a way to pay UN-employment compensation to the soldiers and others who will be without work. It is estimated that the average worker has only Canada has made a wonderful record in her war activities, in the production of war materials, and in her volunteer army which is fighting with the allies in all branches of the service. Yet Canada's population is about one-third French who refuse to participate in the war. They won't fight and they are not interested in war work. Their principal interest is in fighting the English descent Canadians and playing politics and trying to control the country. It looks like Canada has an internal problem of her own. In his speech from Puget Sound upon his return from a visit to Hawaii and the Aleutians, President Roosevelt publicly confirmed my contention that the Japanese cannot be trusted. It was noticeable that the President's attitude on the Japanese question was considerably changed after his trip in the Pacific. He said with emphasis, "The word and the honor of Japan cannot be trusted." If the word and honor (and they have no honor) of the highest of the Japanese cannot be trusted, how do you figure you can trust any Japanese, including the so-called Japanese-Americans we have in this country? It is a crying shame that we have them in our armed forces and in our government offices in Washington where they can spy and report to the Japanese government in every move we make. Some of them have done some good fighting in Italy, against the Germans, which has brought forth a lot of sob stuff from some of our Jap-lovers, but they were in there and had to fight; and nobody seems to be all worked up about the fighting the American soldiers have done in Italy,—neither have you heard of any so-called "loyal" Japanese-Americans going to the Pacific to fight against Japan. They are not sent there because we know they wouldn't fight against Japan and we know they would throw the battle to the Japs at the first opportunity. No matter where a Jap was born, he is still a Jap and he knows only one loyalty and that is to Japan. As soon as gas and tires are available again I want to go up to Twenty-Nine Palms and see the town that has been built at that desert oasis. The last time I was there there wasn't a living thing except the 29 palm trees. Principal among these plans is the one for UN-employment. Even the U.S. Congress is spending most of its time now working on plans for UN-employment and trying to figure out a way to pay UN-employment compensation to the soldiers and others who will be without work. It is estimated that the average worker has only enough resources to maintain himself and family for three weeks, should he be suddenly thrown out of work, which is what is being planned for. With all of our wealth and all of our great master minds, why should there even be a thought entertained that anybody would be without work when there could be so much constructive work planned that we would always be short of enough help to do it? We are good planners for war, and for UN-employment, but we're not so hot when it comes to planning for peace and legitimate employment. The Russians report that they have already made post-war plans that will employ every worker in their huge country, besides they plan to import thousands of workers from adjoining countries. Are we not as smart as the Russians? Maybe the liquor isn't as good as it used to be, or maybe it's the strain of the war and how to beat the income tax, or something, but the Hollywood motion picture social swirl seems to be getting more rootin' and tootin' every day. At almost every gay party some of the men stage a fist fight, some times a free-for-all, and the women are going in strong for drunk driving, judging from the news reports in the papers. The morning paper carries a "then and now" picture of a 32-year-old actress arrested in the middle of the night while driving around town drunk, clad only in a bathing suit, slippers and a light coat. She took off the coat while the picture was taken in the jail. The other picture is a pose made ten years ago when she was a beautiful young bathing beauty, model, and leading lady in the films. That is only one instance of everyday happenings at Hollywood and should be an inspiration to some of the over-ambitious, misguided mothers who will stop at nothing to try to get their young daughters into pictures. All is not gold that glitters in the film capitol and it has taken a As soon as gas and tires are available again I want to go up to Twenty-Nine Palms and see the town that has been built at that desert oasis. The last time I was there there wasn't a living thing except the 29 palm trees that marked the spot in the middle of the Mojave desert, now a resort town with a newspaper and everything. I was there with Marion Spear of Huntington Beach, author of the book "Western Trails." We were traipsing around over the desert gathering data for his book, visiting ghost towns and forgotten haunts. At that time it occurred to me that there should be a settlement at Twenty-Nine Palms and since then a town has been built there, which I have never seen. When the war is over we will all want to go places again. You will be able to set yourself down at Twenty-Nine Palms after about an hour's flight from Anaheim in the family car of the air. The airways are ready, but it will take years to build enough highways to accommodate the ground travel. We do a lot of boasting about being the richest nation in the world, and we think we're the smartest people on earth. We boast of our great wealth and the master minds that under our system of free enterprise have built the vast fortunes that represent this wealth, all of which is controlled by 80 families, totaling about 1,000 persons. So, we think we're smart. Just now we are making great post-war plans, to do big things in a big way. Some of the barley seed taken from the tomb of King Tutankhamen have been found to contain enough live vitamins to cause them to sprout, and scientists have had a lot of fun experimenting with the 3300-year old seed. In the first place the seeds were put into King Tut's tomb for him to feed upon during some imaginary transitory period, which didn't happen, because he failed to eat the seed,—but anyway they are now being toyed with by present day scientists who may or may not be any smarter than the boys who fooled around with nature thirty-three centuries ago. In the meantime, however, just in order to localize some such an affair as what we call material life, we have something of interest right here in southern California. So far, at least so far as I know, nobody has ever figured out when the San Bernardino mountains were under the ocean; but you can go up there now and find mussel shells in the Cajon Pass area, supposedly left there when the ocean subsided. Scientists claim that when these shells are opened, after eons of time in the mountains, definite signs of (Continued on page 2) For the first time in three years, the Orange County Peace Officers association hold their annual Benefit Ball at the Rendezvous Ballroom at Boa Beach. Due to the war, event has not been held for past three years, but since funds derived are used for Insurance Fund, the associates it necessary to again up the reserve in order that may carry on this work as their member officers, we families may have need for security thus afforded should loved ones be taken away. Music will be by Don Riordan and his Recording Orchestra need no introduction to the list of popular music and to who trip the 'light fantastic'. You will be doing a good if you purchase a ticket from member of the local police or the sheriff's force and cannot use it, give it to service man, thereby doing good turns, helping the Insure Fund of the Peace Officer society and giving some b evenings pleasure. Don't forget the date, September 8 in the Rendezvous Ball at Balboa Beach. "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1908 Raged Woman Instantly Killed In Down Town District When Hit by Army Truck Business Houses Victimized By Women From City The fact has been established that a large number of local business houses have been victimized by a woman from Los Angeles who came to Anaheim recently and solicited quite a sum of money in the name of the real A. B. Paul Women's Relief Corps. The local chapter wasurtled to find that this woman had victimized the merchants, giving their name without their permission. Money was solicited to supposey print napkins and make money for the local WRC but to take no money or napkins have been received. Investigation has soiled that all chapters in the business houses victimized by women from city. Mrs. Julia Ramberger, 78-year old native of Germany and a resident of the Anaheim Lutheran Home, 891 South Walnut street, was almost instantly killed about 5 o'clock last Thursday evening as she attempted to cross Center street from north to south at the City hall pedestrian crossing, when she was struck by a light army truck driven by Martha M. Presco, 19, civilian driver for the army air force. At a coroner's inquest held Monday afternoon at the Hilgenfeld mortuary Miss Prosco was exhonorated of responsibility for the death of the aged woman. According to eye witnesses tiny Mrs. Ramberger, a familiar character in Anaheim, walked from behind a parked car directly in front of the approaching army truck which was moving westward at a medium rate of speed. She Rotary Sponsors Going-Away Party For Service Men A "Going-Away" party was sponsored Tuesday morning when 62 selectees left from the city hall for service with the armed forces. They were given breakfast before their departure. Past President Paul H. Demaree of the Rotary club spoke to the group, as did Mayor Chas. Pearson, representing the city; L. N. Wisser, commander of the American Legion post, and Jimmie Hefron, adjutant. Rev. Earl Berg, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, led the prayer service. The American Legion civic committee had charge of serving the breakfast and coffee was furnished by Chef Maynard Glenn of the Elks Club cafe. Buena Park Man Killed In Auto Crash George Murphy of Buena Park was killed near Artesia last Mon- 20-30 CLUBS HOLD JOINT MEETING HERE Seven cities were represented a joint meeting of 20-30 from this area held Monday at the Anaheim Elks club Lieut. Wilmer Lodge from Ana Army Air Base was speaker. Whittier, Downey, Beach, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana clubs were all sented. USO Takes Over Housing Project Of Service Family Demand continues for housing facilities for service men and families and the service housing project is now sponsored by the USO as an feature of its service to meet the armed forces. The project originally sponsored by the Mothers club, with Mrs. Thaxton as chairman. The work of the work proved to be too Money was solicited to suppose by print napkins and make money for the local WRC but to date no money or napkins have been received. Investigation has revealed that all chapters in the county have had the same situation in their respective cities. Thisark was quickly and quietly one before the heads of the organizations discovered what was done in their name. Authorities have been trying to locate this woman. The Women's Relief Corps does not wish the people of Anaheim to believe they had such a thing planned for they ever solicit funds for any project. ASS OVERALL CLEANERS S FIRE LAST SATURDAY A three-horsepower motor and five-horsepower motor as well part of the Boss Overall Clean plant located at La Palma and Elid avenues, was destroyed by the last Saturday morning at 2:15 a.m. The damage was estimated to be about $600. Theance of the building and equipment valued at $10,000 was saved firemen who responded from Orange, West Anaheim and City Anaheim stations. CALTONE COMPANY TO BUILD NEW BUILDING A permit for the construction of a $23,000 building on North Monroe and Commercial streets, issued to the Caltone Company by R. Nyboe, Anaheim building inspector, last Thursday. The building is now under construction. The Caltone Company is one of the leading processor companies of citrus fruits in southern California. HARBOR BOARD MEETS A special meeting of the Orange County Harbor Board was held Sunday afternoon at the Newt Hartbor Yacht club. Theo. B. Michel, Anaheim member of the board attended the meeting. League of Cities Meets, Seal Beach Thursday, Aug. 24 Next meeting of the League of Cities will be held at 101 Ranch, Seal Beach, on Thursday night, August 24, it was announced following last week's meeting at Santa Ana. Mayor George N. Weimer of Orange and Councilman Robt. H. Boney of Anaheim, will arrange for the speaking program. Mayor Max Gaunther of Seal Beach will act as host and provide the entertainment. F. J. Connolly, manager of Associated General Contractors, was the speaker at the Santa Ana meeting. Anaheim Union High School Gets $89.76 for Each of 900 Pupils In Attendance The state's apportionment to the Anaheim Union high school district amounted to $80,780 for 1943-44, an average of $89.76 for army truck driven by Martha M. Presco, 19, civilian driver for the army air force. At a coroner's inquest held Monday afternoon at the Hilgenfeld mortuary Miss Prosco was exhonored of responsibility for the death of the aged woman. According to eye witnesses tiny Mrs. Ramberger, a familiar character in Anaheim, walked from behind a parked car directly in front of the approaching army truck which was moving westward at a medium rate of speed. She was badly mangled but probably never knew what struck her. Miss Prosco, who was accompanied in the truck by two service men, was released after making a report of the accident at the police station. The unfortunate accident greatly upset the 19-year old woman driver, however she recovered her composure and drove the truck to her base when released. Mrs. Ramsberger came to the United States in her early youth and had been a resident of Los Angeles for many years before coming here to reside at the Lutheran home. She has a sister, Mrs. Louise Mang in Kansas City, and other relatives in this country. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Hilgenfeld chapel by Rev. L. E. Elfert, pastor of Zion Lutheran church of which she was a member. Burial was at Inglewood cemetery. C of C To Enlarge Membership By Drive For 350 In order to enlarge the scope of its work looking to post-war activities and industrial development, the Chamber of Commerce has planned a membership drive which it is expected will increase the active membership from 289 to at least 350. H. G. Schmelzer, membership worker, will be assisted by Chairman Joe Sowder, and other members in a fine-tooth combing of the city for new-members. A large number of new businesses have located in the city since the first of the year, and there are still a considerable number of older established firms and individuals who are not identified with the chamber. It is the belief of the civic workers that now is a time when every one with the city's interests at heart should do his share in promoting the possibilities of Anaheim. President O. E. Hanson has organized his workers for a busy year of activities and urges that every individual who is in business or is employed here, should do his part in carrying on the civic work. Membership fees are scaled to fit every circumstance with a rate for employees, small firms, large firms, etc., according to their ability to pay. This is a democratic method of making it possible for every one to do his proportionate share, which all should be willing to do for the development of his home city. Housing Project Of Service Family Demand continues for high facilities for service men and families and the service housing project is now sponsored by the USO as an feature of its service to mthe armed forces. The project originally sponsored by the Mothers club, with Mrs. Thaxton as chairman. The work proved to be too of a community affair for club to handle and following Thaxton's resignation Mr. Chas. A. Pearson authorizes USO to take over this addi service feature. Mrs. Thaxton will continue work in the same capacity, ing on a USO committee Mrs. R. W. Marvin and Mrs. Loudon. A number of request are ofor housing for service families and those having stable quarters for rent are oto contact the USO office or Mrs. Thaxton or other members of the committee. Newport Harbor Parade of the Savings A new event in yachting cois planned for Newport Harbor Sunday, August 27th, starting 11 a.m. Officials of the New Harbor and Balboa Yacht co recently approved the plan fo "Parade of the Sails" which include sail boats in the harbor. The "Parade of the Sails" vites every sail boat crew to sail and start from wherever located and follow a marked course around the bay until return starting point. The course will about five miles long, will marked with flags and will fo in general that used in the area "Flight of the Snowbirds." Boats will not race but will in a mass sailing of all sail-in procession, in no particular der, but keeping along the designated course as closely as posited. The same day, Sunday, Aug 2th, Coast Guard Auxiliary will assemble at Newport Harbor The Coast Guard boats will over the same course starting 11 o'clock, one hour before "Parade of the Sails" and have the trip covered before for the "Parade of the Sails" 12 o'clock. A bomb signal at noon will nounce the time for sailing to get in motion. Start of the Anaheim Union High School Gets $89.76 for Each of 900 Pupils In Attendance Peace Officers Annul Ball on September 8 For the first time in the past three years, the Orange County Peace Officers association will hold their annual Benefit Ball in Rendezvous Ballroom at Balboa Beach. Due to the war, this event has not been held for the last three years, but since the bills derived are used for their Insurance Fund, the association is it necessary to again build the reserve in order that they may carry on this work among our member officers, whose skills may have need for the security thus afforded should their needs be taken away. Music will be by Don Ricardo and his Recording Orchestra who had no introduction to the lovers of popular music and to those who trip the 'light fantastic.' You will be doing a good deed you purchase a ticket from a member of the local police force or the sheriff's force and if you do not use it, give it to some vice man, thereby doing two bad turns, helping the Insurance Board of the Peace Officers Association and giving some boy an innings pleasure. Don't forget the date, September 18 in the Rendezvous Ballroom Balboa Beach. The state's apportionment to the Anaheim Union high school district amounted to $80,780 for 1943-44, an average of $89.76 for each of the 900 pupils in average daily attendance in the district for 1942-43, California Taxpayers' association reported today, making public its analysis of state aids to high school districts throughout California. Total state aid to all the high school districts in Orange county for 1943-44 was $658,847, based on 6,779 pupils in average daily attendance for the preceding year, the association found. In addition to state aid, the secondary as well as the elementary school districts may levy taxes on the property in the districts, the Taxpayers' organization stated. Maximum property tax rate for separate high school districts is 75 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for high school purposes or $1.00 for high schools conducting junior college classes. State aid to the high school districts in California totalled $30,-030,608 for 1943-44, or an average og $92.67 for each of the 324,073 pupils in average daily attendance in the high schools throughout the state. This is only part of the $78,914,722 which the people of the state of California provide through the state treasury for the public schools. In addition, the public schools levied $104,262,937 in property taxes for 1943-44 and received good-sized amounts of Federal aid. County Republicans Start Campaign for Fall Election; Neil Stanley In Charge First contributions to the Republican campaign fund in Orange county were made by registered Democrats, Arthur A. May of Santa Ana, vice chairman of the First District said today. May said the contributors approached him voluntarily and expressed their desire to assist in the campaign now under way for a new administration at Washington. Their attitude, he said, is typical of the feeling of a large number of old-time Democrats in Orange county, "who are disgusted with the New Deal and are giving whole-hearted supported to the Republican candidates." With Democrats joining Republicans in providing funds for the election campaign, GOP officials stated that contributions may be turned over to members of the Orange County Republican Central committee in the various districts, to members of the finance committee or to Roy N. Edwards of Orange, treasurer. Campaign headquarters for the county have been established in the Arnold building, 515 North Main street Santa Ana. Members of the Central committee by districts are as follows: First District: Arthur A. B John D. Ball, A. C. Eklund, Forgy, Otto A. Jacobs, William Penn. Second District: Ann V. O'Brien vice chairman; Richard H. Ray H. Overacker. Third District: Marshal E. Bee, vice chairman; Edward Backs, Cecil C. Crew, Fred Dukes, C. J. Mauerhan, Harold McCabe, Bert Shaw, William Webb, Glenn N. Wooley. Fourth District: Bertha Crawford, vice chairman; Ron Edwards, Gordon X. Richman Chairman of the Central Committee. Fifth District: M. B. Welling vice chairman; Leslie F. Kimberly Paul A. Palmer, John M. Roison. Neil Stanley will be in charge of press relations and publicity. ZETTE The Citrus Industrv's NEWSpaper AUGUST 17, 1944 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 47 -30 CLUBS HOLD POINT MEETING HERE Seven cities were represented at joint meeting of 20-30 clubs from this area held Monday night in the Anaheim Elks clubhouse. Seut. Wilmer Lodge from Santa Ana Army Air Base was the speaker. Whittier, Downey, Long Beach, Fullerton, Orange, and Santa Ana clubs were all represented. ISO Takes Over Housing Project Of Service Families Demand continues for housing facilities for service men and their families and the service men's housing project is now being sponsored by the USO as an added feature of its service to men of the armed forces. The project was originally sponsored by the Navy others club, with Mrs. M. P. Maxton as chairman. The scope of the work proved to be too much. Vaudeville Show, Family Picnic Day Arranged For Anaheimers Labor Day Truck Smashes Into House; Woman Injured In Crash A heavily-loaded fertilizer truck driven by Ralph A. Bojorquiz of route 3, Anaheim, went out of control and smashed into the home of Mrs. Abbie Webb, 55, Orangethorpe and Brookhurst road, last Thursday night, pinning Mrs. Webb against a wall and causing painful injuries. She was rushed to the Anaheim Lutheran hospital for emergency treatment, later being moved to a Fullerton hospital where she is recovering. The house was badly demolished, however, children playing in the portion of the house wrecked had a few moments before In keeping with the war-time policy of the Anaheim city council to provide free entertainment at home for local residents, plans have been made for a family day picnic on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, with a free vaudeville show in the Greek theatre at the City park in the evening. Anaheimers are fortunate to have a family park in the center of the city where all facilities are maintained for recreation, picnic parties, swimming, a great variety of games, and on occasion special entertainment in the open air Greek theatre which has a seating capacity of about 2,500. According to Ross Lee Laird, secretary of the chamber of commerce, city officials have made arrangements for ten acts of high class vaudeville for the evening of Labor Day which will be free Housing Project Of Service Families Demand continues for housing facilities for service men and their families and the service men's housing project is now being sponsored by the USO as an added feature of its service to men of the armed forces. The project was originally sponsored by the Navy Yachts club, with Mrs. M. P. Thaxton as chairman. The scope of the work proved to be too much a community affair for one job to handle and following Mrs. Thaxton's resignation Mayor Mas. A. Pearson authorized the USO to take over this additional service feature. Mrs. Thaxton will continue to work in the same capacity, serve on a USO committee with Ms. R. W. Marvin and Mrs. L. H. Hudon. A number of request are on file housing for service men's families and those having suit-tees quarters for rent are asked contact the USO office or call Ms. Thaxton or other members of the committee. LEGIONNAIRES ATTEND CONVENTION IN L. A. Several members of the Anaheim American Legion post are attending the sessions of the state convention of the American Legion being held at Los Angeles this week. Newport Harbor Plans Yachting Event, Parade of the Sails, Sunday, August 27 A new event in yachting circles planned for Newport Harbor Sunday, August 27th, starting at a.m. Officials of the Newport Harbor and Balboa Yacht clubs recently approved the plan for the parade of the Sails" which will include sail boats in the harbor. The "Parade of the Sails" includes every sail boat crew to update and start from wherever located and follow a marked course around the bay until return to setting point. The course will be about five miles long, will be marked with flags and will follow general that used in the annual night of the Snowbirds." Boats will not race but will join a mass sailing of all sail-craft procession, in no particular order, but keeping along the designed course as closely as possible. The same day, Sunday, August 18 Coast Guard Auxiliary craft assembled at Newport Harbor. Coast Guard boats will travel for the same course starting at no clock, one hour before the parade of the Sails" and will be the trip covered before time of the "Parade of the Sails" at no clock. A bomb signal at noon will announce the time for sailing craft in motion. Start of the Coast control and smashed into the home of Mrs. Abbie Webb, 55. Orange-thorpe and Brookhurst road, last Thursday night, pinning Mrs. Webb against a wall and causing painful injuries. She was rushed to the Anaheim Lutheran hospital for emergency treatment, later being moved to a Fullerton hospital where she is recovering. The house was badly demolished, however, children playing in the portion of the house wrecked had a few moments before gone to another part of the house and escaped injury. Bojorquiz swerved his truck sharply to avoid hitting another truck loaded with 600 crates of peaches and driven by Wm. T. Mills of Los Angeles. In avoiding the other truck the Bojorquiz machine went out of control, according to reports. OVERALL ARMY LOSSES TOTAL 1,234,000 Army losses from December 7, 1941, through May 31, 1944, from all causes including honorable discharges, aggregate 1,234,000. Orange County Will Receive $89,226.99 Of Vehicle Fees Orange County will receive $89,226.99 as its share of registration fees collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles during the first six months of 1944 according to an announcement today by Director Gordon H. Garland. The county's share of the money is apportioned on the basis of have a family park in the center of the city where all facilities are maintained for recreation, picnic parties, swimming, a great variety of games, and on occasion special entertainment in the open air Greek theatre which has a seating capacity of about 2,500. According to Ross Lee Laird, secretary of the chamber of commerce, city officials have made arrangements for ten acts of high class vaudeville for the evening of Labor Day which will be free to the public. The show will be a fitting climax for a war-time holiday when the gasoline and tire shortages will not allow for trips away from home. Everyone is invited to spend the holiday at the City Park and enjoy its conveniences. Tables in the picnic grounds may be reserved for families or parties by telephoning the request to the city clerk's office in advance. If the weather continues as warm as at present the swimming pool will be a favorite spot for young and old over the holiday week end and this is the only entertainment feature in the park for which there is a charge. Use of all other playground equipment is free, as is the picnic grounds. Oil Boom Looms . In Anaheim Area As Drilling Starts What may develop into an oil boom for the Anaheim area looms as drilling operations start on the M. P. Hamrick ranch north of Olive and an extensive leasing campaign is under way southwest of town. In the Santa Ana canyon area the Richfield Oil company has leased some 1500 acres with the first test to be on the Hamrick property. The drill site is near the Santa Ana river bed some 3500 feet north of the intersection of the Anaheim-Olive road and the Santa Fe railway. Preparation of a derrick foundation, grading of roads and excavating sump holes is under way and the actual drilling is expected to start at once. Should the first well come in as a producer the company will conduct extensive drilling operations on the 1500 acres under lease, it is said. Leases are being blocked in the area three miles southwest of Anaheim by another well known company with assurance that a Receive $89,226.99 Of Vehicle Fees Orange County will receive $89,226.99 as its share of registration fees collected by the Department of Motor Vehicles during the first six months of 1944 according to an announcement today by Director Gordon H. Garland. The county's share of the money is apportioned on the basis of 65,979 fee paid registrations for the period. The total apportionment to the fifty eight counties of the State for the period is $3,881,566.72 based on total fee paid registrations of 2,870,229 vehicles. A similar amount was apportioned to the Division of Highways, Garland announced. All funds apportioned to the counties and the state must be used for road purposes in accordance with state law. Total net receipts for the period amounted to $13,145,905. Of this amount, $5,382,770 was appropriated for support of the Department and its several Divisions, including the California Highway Patrol. BLOOD BANK TO VISIT HERE ON AUGUST 25 The next scheduled visit of the blood plasma bank will on August 25 at the Ebell Club when a large quota of volunteer citizens will give of their blood that some service man may live. Many wonderful things are being performed by this life giving blood and each pint that is given today will save the life of a brave service man tomorrow. Please call 2065 or go to the Red Cross headquarters at 142 East Center street and register so that you may do your part. Save a life—give your blood now. Preparation of a derrick foundation, grading of roads and excavating sump holes is under way and the actual drilling is expected to start at once. Should the first well come in as a producer the company will conduct extensive drilling operations on the 1500 acres under lease, it is said. Leases are being blocked in the area three miles southwest of Anaheim by another well known company with assurance that a test well will start as soon as practicable. With producing fields east, north and west of Anaheim, in the opinion of some who have studied the oil business, there is a good possibility of striking oil in both the proposed test well locations. Oyster Loaf Cafe Reopened Friday The Oyster Loaf Cafe, which has been closed for the past nearly two weeks while undergoing a complete remodelling of the interior and other renovation work, reopened for business on Friday of last week. The kitchen was completely remodelled and made much more convenient. The exterior was repainted and new signs in the windows were installed. All in all, the comfort of the customer was the first consideration of Mr. and Mrs. William Gathas, proprietors, in planning the extensive work that has been done. Mr. and Mrs. Gathas and their son, Billy, spent several days at their cabin in the mountains. GET LICENSE TO WED William F. Jones of Anaheim, and Helen Beatrice Spencer of Fullerton, were issued a marriage license at Santa Ana last weekend.