anaheim-gazette 1945-07-19

SHIPPING CAR PRORATE HAS EFFECT ON CITRUS MARKETS Due to the proration of shipping cars, the citrus market is showing a decidedly easier market, especially on small size valencias. This condition is particularly pronounced on size 420 and smaller, although 392's are weakening. The prorate as set by the citrus industry was undershipped by about ten per cent the past week with the prospects being even greater for next week, all due to the shipping problem now facing growers and shippers. The best information obtainable at this time indicates the car supply of about sixty per cent of prorate. However, this fact could bring about a favorable reaction in the market; if it were not for the serious backing up of extremely small sizes and step up in deciduous competition. An interesting wire has been George Daughtery Kills Self With Gun Tuesday Night George Daughtery Kipp, 49, died Tuesday night as a result of a self-inflicted bullet wound in the head, according to a report from the county coroner's office. Kipp resided at Rt. 2, Box 37 (Burton and Loara streets) Anaheim. He had returned last Thursday from Calgary, Alberta, where he had gone to purchase machinery for the oil well business that he is engaged in. Mrs. Kipp told sheriff's deputies that he had not been drinking for the past 12 years but that since his return from the trip he had about ten per cent the past week with the prospects being even greater for next week, all due to the shipping problem now facing growers and shippers. The best information obtainable at this time indicates the car supply of about sixty per cent of prorate. However, this fact could bring about a favorable reaction in the market, if it were not for the serious backing up of extremely small sizes and step up in deciduous competition. An interesting wire has been received from division manager Pitt of New York, in which he advocates liberal discounts on private sales cars now enroute and to discontinue further shipments on the smaller sizes. He stated that these sizes have accumulated on jobbers and retailers hands, many becoming stale, aged, practically unsalable. The market price was slightly under that of a week ago with the percentage of cars less than that of a week ago, however, more than for the same week a year ago. The lemon demand is generally easier this week while temperatures are less favorable and prices are off appreciably due to low average on decayed fruit and undesirable sizes. The Interstate Commerce Commission has issued an order requiring railroads to obtain agricultural department permits before shipping oranges and lemons from California or Arizona to interstate or Canadian points. The order became effective July 16 and expires October 14 unless changes are made during this period. This order is necessary at present to prevent congestion of traffic and a shortage of equipment. Rotarians Hear Talk on United Nations' Meeting Peace will be preserved not through militarism alone but through large and small nations working toward a sound international economic structure, Dean Ballantine Henley told members of the Rotary club Monday noon at the Elks club. The speaker is dean of American Friends society of Pasadena and served as the society's representative at the United Nations conference at San Francisco. During his address he also discussed various diplomatic personalities at the session and gave his opinions of the big five. Lucky Baldwin Resigns County Veterans' Post D. B. (Lucky) Baldwin of Garden Grove has again become chief clerk of the Santa Ana selective service board following his resignation as service officer in charge of veterans' affairs with offices in the court house annex. Baldwin submitted his resignation to the county board of supervisors last week. In the surprise move he gave as his reasons a "series of little incidents that have arisen." Following his resignation he said that one of the main reasons he asked to be relieved was because of the unreasonableness of many of the returning veterans. Horace P. Alden, Father of A.U.H.S. Instructor, Dies Death claimed Horace P. Alden, 86, last Friday evening following a brief illness. A native of New York, he came to Anaheim 21 years ago and made his home at 510 South Ohio street with his daughter, Miss Yetta V. Alden, faculty member at the Anaheim Union High school. Besides his daughter he is survived by two sons, V. E. Alden of Chicago and Dr. A. M. Alden a self-inflicted bullet wound in the head, according to a report from the county coroner's office. Kipp resided at Rt. 2, Box 37 (Burton and Loara streets) Anaheim. He had returned last Thursday from Calgary, Alberta, where he had gone to purchase machinery for the oil well business that he is engaged in. Mrs. Kipp told sheriff's deputies that he had not been drinking for the past 12 years but that since his return from the trip he had been ill and slightly intoxicated. Members of the family said that Tuesday morning he told them that he wished he could die. His body was found in a chair in the living room of the Kipp home after he had shot himself through the right side of the temple. Mrs. Kipp said that she and her son, Charles, found the body and that he had apparently obtained the .45 caliber revolver from the room of his two sons, Charles and George. The body was taken to the McAulay and Suters Funeral home in Fullerton where funeral arrangements are pending. Jungkeit reports that crowds, including many our town people are enjoying us the park each day as well as weekends. The youth recreational program is in full swing and swimming lessons are given each morning. Tuesdays through Saturdays. New banners classes in swimming start on Tuesday, July 24, and that date the first class for mediate swimmers will be from 9 until 9:30 a.m. Begin classes will follow until noon, one occurring each hour. Because of lack of maternity will not be possible to have h craft class this year. The Anaheim Girls' So team will play their first game Thursday evening, July 26. posing them will be the Chlksan Chick Girls' team. Kopfer of Anaheim is the co-owner of Anaheim Union High school. New Shoe Stamp Valid August 1 That new shoe stamp that recently announced would be valid on August 1 was iden by the agency today as Air Stamp No. 4 in War Ration through large and small nations working toward a sound international economic structure, Dean Ballantine Henley told members of the Rotary club Monday noon at the Elks club. The speaker is dean of American Friends society of Pasadena and served as the society's representative at the United Nations conference at San Francisco. During his address he also discussed various diplomatic personalities at the session and gave his opinions of the big five. It was announced that on Aug. 1 a joint meeting will be held with the Fullerton club. Toastmasters Suspend Meetings Until September The Toastmasters club held its final meeting of the summer Tuesday night at the Parker House cafe and at that time plans were made to suspended meetings until Sept. 11. William Davis, president, presided. The evening was devoted to a round table discussion of employment for men and women in the post-war period. The table topic was led by Bob Allen. Caltone Corp. Is Building $10,000 Addition at Plant A $10,000 addition, consisting of warehouse and loading platform, is being built at Caltone corporation, 1125 North Lemon street. According to the building permit issued by City Building Inspector R. Nyboe, the one-story building will be 32x195 by 20x80 feet and the foundation will be of concrete. Co-ordinator: A man who brings organized chaos out of regimented confusion—Grit. "AHEIM GAZE" "Est 1870" "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1945 Jamaicans Go On Day Strike A minor uproar was caused day when 1100 Jamaican citi-pickers from the La Habra trial camp went on a one-alt-down strike. The men obed to the lack of meat and in their diets and dissatistion with pay checks that were need in size when temporary fits were necessary because of freight embargoes imposed by government. George Graham of Citrus GrowInc., reported that the men needed to work on Tuesday ing and that there has been further trouble. He explained Jamaicans like a copious count of sugar in their food that due to the shortage it been impossible to provide with all they desire. Navy Veteran Fails in High Dive Maneuver You'd think a man would know better buy maybe it was just that Friday the 13th proved his undoing! Alvin R. Hersh of Bellflower mistook the high diving board at the city plunge for the side of a battleship last Friday evening with the result that he dove too deeply, scraped his nose on the cement floor of the pool and needed some first aid when he came up. Recently discharged from the Navy, Hersh told Plunge Manager John Wallin that he did the same thing in a St. Louis plunge shortly after being discharged from the Navy following World War I. He explained that he was used to diving off the sides of battle-ships and having plenty of water depth for his diving City Development To Be Discussed At Public Hearing A post-war program for the City of Anaheim which will constitute a long-range, all inclusive master plan as a guide for the control of the development of the city will be presented by Secretary of Chamber of Commerce E. W. Moeller tonight, Thursday, at 8 o'clock when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads, planning commission members, local realty board, representatives from various service, social and economic organizations interested in the welfare of the city, are especially invited. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone interested in attending is Kiwanias See New Film on Japan Kiwanis members and guests greatly enjoyed a special Navy film Tuesday at the Elks clubhouse. by Major - Duncan Pow. S.A.A.A.B. the movie of Japan's military strength, resources and manufacturcilities. Film narration by Ambassador Joseph Grew. The film also depicted battles participated in by and China, bombing of S. and the entrance of the States into the war. Fred Backs was program man for the day and int'l Major Powers who is his law. Paul Bakenhus, presided. Civic Leaders View Serious Housing Situation First of Season’s Family Nights’ Park Friday In past years the summer and sports life of local people centers around Anaheim’s two beautiful parks and arrow evening, Friday, the day of the season’s Family Nights be held at the city park, it announced this week by National Director Paul Jungany picnic tables and cook facilities are provided in the various picnic grounds and attends those attending can enjoy sports as ping pong, shuffle-d, table games, horseshoe riding or roller skating on the courts. For baseball enthusiasts there will be a softball between two teams of the arch league. Kirby’s Shoe Store Opens To Huge Crowd The owners of the new Kirby’s Shoe Store are very pleased with the fine reception they received last Saturday when they held formal opening of their fine new store at 106 West Center street. Hundreds of townpeople and visitors from the surrounding communities visited the store on that day. The district supervisor, Mr. C. A. Lewis of Los Angeles, stated that the local store is a post-war model for additional stores they plan to install in this state, that they have tried to improve the errors in their other stores and carry out better working conditions in the local store. The lighting arrangement is the newest they could purchase and the window lighting will make this store the “brightest spot in town”, according to local electricians. The interior of the store has been completely remodelled with the shelf arrangement in hardwood finished in natural tones. An ivory colored leatherette semicircular lounge has been built at the rear of the store with an indirectly lighted display case back of this. The wall above the shelving has been built flush with the edges and extending to the celotexed ceiling. This is papered in a very light wallpaper. Asphalt tile has been placed on the floor with rose-red carpet runners in front of the double row. Recently discharged from the Navy, Hersh told Plunge Manager John Wallin that he did the same thing in a St. Louis plunge shortly after being discharged from the Navy following World War L. He explained that he was used to diving off the sides of battleships and having plenty of water depth for his diving maneuvers. Hersh—now a grandfather, was exhibiting his diving skill to members of his family who were enjoying an evening with him at the local park. Years ago he taught his own son to swim in the Anaheim pool. Everett B. Mansur, assistant director of the Reconstruction and Reemployment commission of the state of California, will be present and will address the group. He has charge of the field activities for state-wide planning and post-war reconversion and re-employment and is about to conduct an industrial and employment survey in Orange county. The plan was presented last week to the board of directors for study. Acceptance or rejection of this proposal as a jointly sponsored city-wide project will be made following the Thursday night meeting. Secretary Moeller has been working on the plan for many weeks and has given much thought to improvements which he feels are vitally needed here, including such things as off-street parking and an adequate plan for housing development. As acceptance or rejection of the plan vitally concerns every resident, it is hoped that they will show their interest by attending the session. M. A. Gauer New Head of Co. Board Of Education M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools in Anaheim, was appointed by the board of supervisors last week, as president of the county board of education and will serve in this capacity for a one year term. He has been a member of the board for the past 14 years and succeeds M. G. Jones of Huntington Beach as presiding officer. Other members of the board are Carl Thomas of Orange, S. H. Davidson of Costa Mesa and ex officio member and secretary, Linton Simmons, new county superintendent of schools. Jack DuBois, U. S. Navy, arrived when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads, planning commission members, local realty board, representatives from various service, social and economic organizations interested in the welfare of the city, are especially invited. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone interested in attending is urged to do so. Everett B. Mansur, assistant director of the Reconstruction and Reemployment commission of the state of California, will be present and will address the group. He has charge of the field activities for state-wide planning and post-war reconversion and re-employment and is about to conduct an industrial and employment survey in Orange county. The plan was presented last week to the board of directors for study. Acceptance or rejection of this proposal as a jointly sponsored city-wide project will be made following the Thursday night meeting. Secretary Moeller has been working on the plan for many weeks and has given much thought to improvements which he feels are vitally needed here, including such things as off-street parking and an adequate plan for housing development. As acceptance or rejection of the plan vitally concerns every resident, it is hoped that they will show their interest by attending the session. M. A. Gauer New Head of Co. Board Of Education M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools in Anaheim, was appointed by the board of supervisors last week, as president of the county board of education and will serve in this capacity for a one year term. He has been a member of the board for the past 14 years and succeeds M. G. Jones of Huntington Beach as presiding officer. Other members of the board are Carl Thomas of Orange, S. H. Davidson of Costa Mesa and ex officio member and secretary, Linton Simmons, new county superintendent of schools. Jack DuBois, U. S. Navy, arrived when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads, planning commission members, local realty board, representatives from various service, social and economic organizations interested in the welfare of the city, are especially invited. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone interested in attending is urged to do so. Everett B. Mansur, assistant director of the Reconstruction and Reemployment commission of the state of California, will be present and will address the group. He has charge of the field activities for state-wide planning and post-war reconversion and re-employment and is about to conduct an industrial and employment survey in Orange county. The plan was presented last week to the board of directors for study. Acceptance or rejection of this proposal as a jointly sponsored city-wide project will be made following the Thursday night meeting. Secretary Moeller has been working on the plan for many weeks and has given much thought to improvements which he feels are vitally needed here, including such things as off-street parking and an adequate plan for housing development. As acceptance or rejection of the plan vitally concerns every resident, it is hoped that they will show their interest by attending the session. M. A. Gauer New Head of Co. Board Of Education M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools in Anaheim, was appointed by the board of supervisors last week, as president of the county board of education and will serve in this capacity for a one year term. He has been a member of the board for the past 14 years and succeeds M. G. Jones of Huntington Beach as presiding officer. Other members of the board are Carl Thomas of Orange, S. H. Davidson of Costa Mesa and ex officio member and secretary, Linton Simmons, new county superintendent of schools. Jack DuBois, U. S. Navy, arrived when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads, planning commission members, local realty board, representatives from various service, social and economic organizations interested in the welfare of the city, are especially invited. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone interested in attending is urged to do so. Everett B. Mansur, assistant director of the Reconstruction and Reemployment commission of the state of California, will be present and will address the group. He has charge of the field activities for state-wide planning and post-war reconversion and re-employment and is about to conduct an industrial and employment survey in Orange county. The plan was presented last week to the board of directors for study. Acceptance or rejection of this proposal as a jointly sponsored city-wide project will be made following the Thursday night meeting. Secretary Moeller has been working on the plan for many weeks and has given much thought to improvements which he feels are vitally needed here, including such things as off-street parking and an adequate plan for housing development. As acceptance or rejection of the plan vitually concerns every resident, it is hoped that they will show their interest by attending the session. M. A. Gauer New Head of Co. Board Of Education M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools in Anaheim, was appointed by the board of supervisors last week, as president of the county board of education and will serve in this capacity for a one year term. He has been a member of the board for the past 14 years and succeeds M. G. Jones of Huntington Beach as presiding officer. Other members of the board are Carl Thomas of Orange, S. H. Davidson of Costa Mesa and ex officio member and secretary, Linton Simmons, new county superintendent of schools. Jack DuBois, U. S. Navy, arrived when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads, planning commission members, local realty board, representatives from various service, social and economic organizations interested in the welfare of the city, are especially invited. The meeting is open to the general public and anyone interested in attending is urged to do so. Everett B. Mansur, assistant director of the Reconstruction and Reemployment commission of the state of California, will be present and will address the group. He has charge of the field activities for state-wide planning and post-war reconversion and re-employment and is about to conduct an industrial and employment survey in Orange county. The plan was presented last week to the board of directors for study. Acceptance or rejection of this proposal as a jointly sponsored city-wide project will be made following the Thursday night meeting. Secretary Moeller has been working on the plan for many weeks and has given much thought to improvements which he feels are vitally needed here, including such things as off-street parking and an adequate plan for housing development. As acceptance or rejection of the plan vitually concerns every resident, it is hoped that they will show their interest by attending the session. M. A. Gauer New Head of Co. Board Of Education M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools in Anaheim, was appointed by the board of supervisors last week, as president of the county board of education and will serve in this capacity for a one year term. He has been a member of the board for the past 14 years and succeeds M. G. Jones of Huntington Beach as presiding officer. Other members of the board are Carl Thomas of Orange, S. H. Davidson of Costa Mesa and ex officio member and secretary, Linton Simmons, new county superintendent of schools. Jack DuBois, U. S. Navy, arrived when a public hearing will be held in the city council chamber rooms. Board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce, the city council, city department heads，planning commission members，local realty board，representatives from various service，social和 economic organizations interested inthe welfareofthecity，areespeciallyinvited.ThemeingnessofAnheousingituationwasdlastThursdayeveningwithofficials，chamberofcoandcivicleadersmetwathaheimReimploymentheldattherousecafe.PresidentTeegatepresidedandthespeakerCharlesDiggs.oftheOrangeCountyCommission，discussedthelemfromvariousangles.LookingtowardthefunddeclaredthattheareatoLaPalmaonthenortheconomicandfinancialandsaidthatprioritiesavailableforslum-clearancelow-pricedhousingproject.Severicmethodswereqorclearingthatarea,inthenewlawwhichpermitscondemnpropertyforsujectsonthebasisonthelocation.presentfavoredtheideationtellingthepeopleinvolvedpown locations.A civiccollegeprobablywouldbeappointedworkontheprogramandgiveassistancewhereverandrequested.SuperintendentOfSchoolGauerexplainedtheschoolthorities'positiononsuchterandSupervisorJ.K.AlexanderHomel Mrs.LorraineHutchinsWest BroadwayisexpectedLton.CliffordHutchisononSundayforavisit.HaccompaniedbyMrs.H New Shoe Stamp valid August 1 What new shoe stamp that OPA recently announced would become on August 1 was identified the agency today as Airplane Stamp No. 4 in War Ration Book No. 3. Airplane Stamps Nos. 1, and 3 will remain good indefinitely, OPA added. The last shoe stamp was validated November 1, 1944. OPA noted out that the intervals between validation of stamps declined on the available supply of shoes. ACTION BOARD NOTICE Announcement has been made hereafter the local ration card will not remain open on Thursday evening as heretofore. The office hours are from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day with an exception of Saturday when closes at 12 noon. The new laws conform with a directive revised from the federal office in Washington. PACIFIC SEA DUTY Seaman First Class Paul T. Harrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Harrison of South Ohio street, is serving in the Pacific. He graduated from the Anaheim Union high school in the class of 1944 and entered the Navy shortly afterward. He has been overseas since last fall. For each dollar's worth of honors and wax produced the American farmer receives from $15 to $100 worth of pollination service without which partial failure in certain crops would result. GLENN FRY, JR., RECOVERS Word has been received that Fireman First Class Glenn Fry, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn P. Fry of this city, is rapidly recovering from injuries sustained while serving with the Navy in the Pacific theater of operations. Hospitalized for a broken arm and leg he is now walking again. Teen-Age Canteen Opens Summer Program With Weiner Roast and Swim The Teen-Age Canteen summer program got off to a good start Tuesday evening when a track meet,"weiner roast," song-fest and swim in the high school plunge officially opened the full schedule of activities planned for the vacation months under the supervision of S. L. Keith, faculty member of the high school. Plans were outlined at a recent meeting of the Parent-Teachers association and Teen-Age Canteen committee and it was decided to incorporate and affiliate with the California State Youth Authority. There are more than 300 active members in the organization that was started a year ago this summer under the sponsorship of the Parent-Teachers' City Council. Highlight of the summer program will come on August 25 when the local group and other county group will be hosts at the second annual conference that will be held at the Anaheim Union High school auditorium. More than 400 delegates are set to attend the one-day session. Sponsored by the Youth Authority there are joint conferences, round-tables, entertainment evenings, banquet. These were outlined at a reception of county youth leaders at the adult advisory committee Southern California Youth and councils. Director Keith has being up the spacious clerks that consist of a weped kitchen, lounge and hall and is seeking another table. The club already pool table and two ping pong blues that are in constant said. At the meeting last week decided to postpone eleven officers for at least because so many of the people are working. President are Jack Gregor, president Gregg, vice president, a Messersmith, secretary. Kiwanias See Navy Film on Japan Kiwanis members and their guests greatly enjoyed viewing special Navy film Tuesday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Shown by Major-Duncan Powers of A.A.A.B. the movie revealed Japan's military strength, natural resources and manufacturing facilities. Film narration was by ambassador Joseph Grew. The film also depicted major battles participated in by Japan and China, bombing of Shanghai and the entrance of the United States into the war. Fred Backs was program chairman for the day and introduced Major Powers who is his son-in-law. Paul Bakenhus, president, presided. Civic Leaders View Serious Housing Situation COUNCIL APPROVES $530,000 TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR 1945-46 The city council Tuesday night approved a tentative budget of $530,000 under which the city of Anaheim will operate during the fiscal year of 1945-46. The budget was submitted by City Auditor Miss Beatrice Miller and is $35,491.25 higher than the 1944-45 budget due to greater operating costs and costs of materials. Westenkuehler Installed Head of American Legion Newly elected officers of the Anaheim post of the American Legion were installed Monday night with Ernest C. Westenkuehler as the new commander. The Orange county ritualistic team representing the state department conducted the ceremonies. Members of the team were Arthur Ecklund of Santa During the fiscal year, 1944-45, the city took in $485,687.44 in receipts but the actual operating costs were $494,508.75 or a difference of $8,821.31. Revenues of the city during 1944-45 showed the following: current taxes, $15,361.77; taxes for prior years, $157.35; permits, $2,040.20; franchises, $4,226.78 fines and penalties, $15,128.94; public service, $413,952.80, and miscellaneous, $20,230.61. Highlights of the tentative budget include public service department, $12,440; light and power department, $151,130; water department, $46,320; shop and garage, $1765; police department, Civic Leaders View Serious Housing Situation The seriousness of Anaheim's housing situation was discussed last Thursday evening when city officials, chamber of commerce and civic leaders met with the Anaheim Realty board at a dinner meeting held at the Parker House cafe. President Tevis Westgate presided and the principal speaker, Charles Diggs, director of the Orange County Planning Commission, discussed the problem from various angles. Looking toward the future, he declared that the area adjacent to La Palma on the north is an economic and financial liability and said that priorities are now available for slum-clearance and low-priced housing projects. Several methods were discussed for clearing that area, including a new law which permits cities to condemn property for such projects on the basis of health and sanitation. In the round table discussion that followed it was emphatically declared that any project adopted would apply to anyone in that locality. Those present favored the idea of letting the people involved pick their own locations. A civic committee probably would be appointed to work on the program and would give assistance wherever desired and requested. Superintendent of Schools M. A. Gauer explained the school authorities' position on such a matter and Supervisor J. A. Baker explained the Carbon Canyon flood water situation. Secretary of Chamber of Commerce E. W. Moeller explained that he has submitted a post-war plan that takes this matter into consideration and if approved at the public hearing on Thursday evening the chamber would be willing to take the lead in solving the problem. SON EXPECTED HOME Mrs. Lorraine Hutchison of West Broadway is expecting her son, Lt. Clifford Hutchison, home on Sunday for a visit. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Hutchison. Installed Head of American Legion Newly elected officers of the Anaheim post of the American Legion were installed Monday night with Ernest C. Westenkuehler as the new commander. The Orange county ritualistic team representing the state department conducted the ceremonies. Members of the team were Arthur Ecklund of Santa Ana; Dick Haster, Vic Meyer, D. B. "Lucky" Baldwin of Garden Grove; Ralph Mitchell, Cy Featherly and Al Jones of Santa Ana. Retiring Commander L. N. Wisser thanked the 276 members for the cooperation given him during the past year and pledged his continued support. He opened the meeting and presented Louis Hamann with a service flag for his son who recently joined the Navy. Roy G. Helsing, a past commander of the local post, was elected chairman of of Orange County Veteran's Welfare committee to succeed William Kelsey who has served in that capacity for the past 15 years. The latter announced that a special committee has been named, including representatives of all eight participating organizations, to recommend a successor to "Lucky" Baldwin as county service officer. Ray Adkinson Resigns as County Superintendent In a surprise move Ray Adkinson resigned this week as superintendent of county schools after 14½ years of service. Adkinson submitted his resignation to the county board of supervisors who accepted it with regret and immediately appointed Linton T. Simmons, former assistant superintendent of county schools, to succeed him. Adkinson indicated that he will take a much needed rest before "even considering doing anything else." He did not indicate what his future plans will be. Simmons has served as superintendent of Laguna Beach schools for five years, was with the county for 18 months and then became acting superintendent at Placentia, a position he was holding at the time of his appointment by the board of supervisors. Simmons came to Orange county in 1934. Revenues of the city during 1944-45 showed the following: current taxes, $15,361.77; taxes for prior years, $157.35; permits, $2,040.20; franchises, $4,226.78 fines and penalties, $15,128.94; public service, $413,952.80, and miscellaneous, $20,230.61. Highlights of the tentative budget include public service department, $12,440; light and power department, $151,130; water department, $46,320; shop and garage, $1765; police department, $41,950; fire department, $17,100; building inspector department, $1,-815; welfare department, $820; street cleaning, $5160; outfall sewer sections 1 and 2, $30,825; plunge, $5820; theater, $1150; recreation, $5100. During the past year the light and power department purchased 107,132 k.w. of power and it is anticipated that the department, during 1945-46 will purchase 118,000,-000 k.w. of power. The proposed budget for this department is $14,302 higher than the year just concluded. Practically all departments showed the necessity of a higher budget for the current year. Miss Miller's report also indicated that, aside from established budget figures, there might arise a need for purchasing office machine equipment and other operational equipment. It was estimated that the first stage of resurfacing Broadway would cost the city approximately $5000 and that the industrial waste payroll would run slightly higher than last year. It was also estimated that if the proposed annexation of Placentia avenue carries that there will be a large increase in the cost of street cleaning, weed cleaning on streets and alleys, maintenance of paved streets and maintenance of street equipment. Postmaster and Wife Purchase 20-Acre Grove Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins and wife have purchased a full-bearing 20-acre valencia orange grove, it was disclosed this week. Located in Fullerton, the property is on the west side of Richmond avenue. There are no structures upon it. The purchase price was $55,000, according to the county recorder's office where the deed has been filed. The grove was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McCoy and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mills. SON EXPECTED HOME Mrs. Lorraine Hutchison of West Broadway is expecting her son, Lt. Clifford Hutchison, home on Sunday for a visit. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Hutchison who has been residing with her parents in Denver. Clifford has been on active service and stationed in England for the past several months. Opens Summer for Roast and Swim than 400 delegates are expected to attend the one-day session. Sponsored by the California Youth Authority there will be joint conferences, round-table discussions, entertainment and an evening banquet. These plans were outlined at a recent meeting of county youth leaders of the adult advisory committee to Southern California Youth Center and councils. Director Keith has been cleaning up the spacious club quarters that consist of a well-equipped kitchen, lounge and dance hall and is seeking another pool table. The club already has one pool table and two ping-pong tables that are in constant use, he said. At the meeting last week it was decided to postpone election of new officers for at least a month because so many of the young people are working. Present officers are Jack Gregor, president; Ruth Gregg, vice president, and Ardell Messersmith, secretary. Orange County Tax Levy Up for 1944-45 Local property tax levies in Orange county averaged $34.70 for each $1,000 of assessed valuation for 1944-45, the last completed fiscal year, California Taxpayers' association said today, making public its analysis of the property tax bill in California counties. For 1943-44, local property tax levies in the county averaged $33.20 per $1000 of valuation; for 1942-43, they averaged $34.00 per $1,000. County, city, school and special district levies are included. The county is one of twenty-five in California in which property taxes levied averaged between $30 and $40 per $1,000 of assessed value in 1944-45. Over the state as a whole, the local property tax levy per $1,000 of assessed value averaged $40.90 for 1944-45, compared with $39.70 for 1943-44 and $41.10 for 1942-43. PARENTS VISIT ANAHEIM Lt. Cmdr. and Mrs. James D. Ramage have recently enjoyed a visit from his parents. Mr. Ramage, Sr., returned to his home in Des Moines, Ia., after a brief visit but his wife remained for six weeks and just left last week. Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins and wife have purchased a full-bearing 20-acre valencia orange grove, it was disclosed this week. Located in Fullerton, the property is on the west side of Richmond avenue. There are no structures upon it. The purchase price was $55,000, according to the county recorder's office where the deed has been filed. The grove was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McCoy and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mills. Camp Osceola Leaders for Aug. 24 Are Announced Gerald Patton, executive secretary of the Y.M.C.A., today announced camp leaders for the younger boys' camping session at Camp Osceola that starts Aug. 24. He also reported that the group to attend is now fully registered and that there is a long waiting list. Leaders will be Paul Demaree, Louis Sandavol, M. A. Gauer, Charles Frank, Ted Bourne, Fred Fredrickson, Lloyd Roes and Stanley Doerr. Paul Blocker, formerly of Anaheim, but now of Indio, will also be a leader. Y. M. C. A. District Board Meeting A Y. M. C. A. district board meeting was held at Wesley hall, White Temple Methodist church, last Monday evening. Garfield Allen of Garden Grove presided. Wilbert Bonney was appointed chairman of the World's Service committee and personal matters were discussed. Plans were made for board members and camp leaders to charter a boat for albacore fishing on Monday, July 23.