anaheim-gazette 1946-03-21

COLONY QUIPS We have thought for years that a holiday in the middle of the week was a waste of time. The routine is simply broken up and the time off is too short for any good use—except maybe to give the lawn another mowing and who wants to do that? A lot of us working people have hollered for years that the thing to do was to celebrate those holidays on the nearest Monday which would give us an extra day and certainly not put the brakes on the old economic system or lead to inflation. Imagine our surprise and delight when a story out of the east told of the formation of the "National Association of Monday Holidays" by a group of far-seeing gentlemen. The only thing we want to know now is just where this association is located. We want to join. We want an extra day to relax when a holiday comes along. What do you say to starting a branch of the same in Anaheim? The political pot seems to be boiling merrily along. The latest dope on the state senatorial race is that it will be held with the general election in November. It seems that 105 days must elapse between calling the election and the date on which it is held. This part of the state election code eliminates the possibility of combining this special election and the June 4 primary. So we will select a new state senator in November. To date there are two candidates in the arena: Clyde Watson of Orange and Jim Farquhar of Huntington Beach. State Oranges Bring Premium Over Florida’s Southern California orange shipments last month were about the same as in February, 1945, and heavier than in 1944, with California oranges bringing more than a dollar-a-box premium over Florida's in large eastern markets, the Los Angeles chamber of commerce agricultural department reports. The Orange market held strong at ceiling prices; the report says, and some easing in trade resistance to smaller sizes was noted, although they continued to be discounted. Lack of rain has prevented proper sizing of citrus fruit, however. While the market was firm for lemons of large sizes, demand for smaller sizes dropped off sharply, and February lemon shipments were slightly under the volume for the last two years. However, the report adds, results for the first months of 1946 reflect the strongest winter market ever experienced. Grapefruit continued to run. Anaheimers Game: 18,000 Pounds of Clothes in Driveway Nine tons of clothing contributed here during the recent drive for wearing apparel for people of countries devastated during war now are rolling toward east coast, according to the R Hayden S. Sears, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, who served as chairman of the caption. "Both the amount and quality of the clothing contributed by Anaheim exceeded our fond expectations," Sears said. "Afternoon having responded nobly to the appeal of last year's committee which did a wonderful job, Anaheim dug down deep into the barrel again and measured up." "Special thanks should go to the groups of hard working men and women who packed and loaded these clothes. My personal thanks to John Olson and family, Andy Ruud and family, Julie Krogan, Richard Roehm, Harry Burdick, Aage Hansen and workers from the Anaheim truck and transfer company. The city truck did a very efficient job in hauling." "Brownie," the popular, middle-chair barber at Monte Webb's, was one of the most persistent salesmen of tickets for the "Jimmie" Heffron baseball game, having sold upwards of 100 in the first three days. Counselor Bill Webb made the mistake of handling Senor Brown a ten-dollar bill, in payment of a one-dollar haircut. He received nine baseball tickets as change. Small favors are frequently thankfully received, the old saying goes. News dispatches states that one radio station has banned "jive" from its broadcasts, which is nice to learn, although hundreds of others haven't yet shown any disposition to reform. Statistics reveal that 331,000,000 cigarettes were made in the country last year. Figures on the number of ashtrays emptied by housewives are not yet available. Man is the most highly intelligent animal. So intelligent, in fact, he has been able to invent hundreds of things which he has not been able to use properly. So intelligent that, like Alice in Wonderland, he has now to run full tilt in order to keep in the same rut. Beauty is only skin deep. (Or so they say). Which is maybe a good thing. Think how much more trouble it would cause if it ran clear through. There was a young maiden, a Sioux, As tempting as any home brioux. She displayed her cute knees, As she strolled past tepees, And all the braves hollered "Wioux, wioux!" A gentleman is a person who shares his pleasures with others and keeps his troubles to himself. The lucky man is usually the TRUCK NEEDS RAIN While continued dry weather has delayed truck crops' growth, it has enabled farmers to do more planting than usual this season. Low temperatures also retarded development and made scattered firing necessary in citrus and avocado areas. Most damage was to newly-set lemons, but substantial injury to mature fruit is now being reported. Market Manager Honored By Alpha Beta Employees As a courtesy and a welcome into the family of employees of the west side Alpha Beta store, fellow workers surprised Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dixon last Saturday evening when they paid them a surprise visit and party in the form of a house-warming for their new home at 539 South Indiana street, which they recently purchased. Assembling in a body, the group arrived at the Dixon home at 8 o'clock. A silver tray with a water set, consisting of a pitcher and glasses, was presented Mr. and Mrs. Dixon from the employees of the store as a token of friendship and a gift to remind them of the occasion in the years to come. Recently becoming manager of the meat department at the west side store, Ray Dixon has prevented proper sizing of citrus fruit, however. While the market was firm for lemons of large sizes, demand for smaller sizes dropped off sharply, and February lemon shipments were slightly under the volume for the last two years. However, the report adds, results for the first months of 1946 reflect the strongest winter market ever experienced. Grapefruit continued to run seasonally light, with 82 per cent going to fresh fruit markets, and the remainder to canneries. Avocado deliveries in February were more than 2½ times those of February, 1945. The market remained steady until the middle of the month, when heavy deliveries brought general price reductions. Dry weather also resulted in smaller avocados. Walnut crop prospects have been reduced by continued weather. Lecture Series For Business Institute Ends The final lecture in the series of five programs for the Business Planning Institute, ends with the lecture tonight (Thursday) by Robert Kurrle, who presented such a fine talk at the meeting last Thursday evening. These lectures are being held in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce. In this final lecture, the speaker will stress community planning, and as a resume of past meetings, will give a summary of the highlights of the talks as presented. Every effort has been and is being made to engender a community spirit for advancing the retail interests of Anaheim. Bruce McPheeters, representative of the California Bankers Association, will discuss the various ways of financing modernization programs and current business operations. The modernization program has come into a lot of discussion in the past when the planning program of the chamber of commerce was first brought before the merchants and citizens of Anaheim and at which time a most thorough program was discussed along with the off-street parking project. Another feature of the program... There was a young maiden, a Sioux, As tempting as any home brioux. She displayed her cute knees, As she strolled past tepees, And all the braves hollered "Wloux, wloux!" A gentleman is a person who shares his pleasures with others and keeps his troubles to himself. The lucky man is usually the one who never depends on his luck. The problem of congress is that it is not only facing a crisis; it is also facing an election. A man may be likened unto a lampwick. He has to be trimmed a few times before he gets the right flame. Considering the price of suitable stockings, most women ought to be up to their knees in debt. Another nice thing about writing to your congressman is that you don't have to enclose a couple of tops from breakfast food packages. According to the U.S. treasury, a dollar bill now lasts only seven months. Wonder if they didn't mean seven minutes? And many a man has always called a spade a spade until he hit his toe with one. EARTHQUAKES CAUSE NO DAMAGE IN CITY Last Friday morning's earthquakes, which were felt over most of Southern California and cracked the acqueduct supplying water to the city of Los Angeles, were felt by early-risers in Anaheim, but did no damage here, so far as is known. The stronger of the tremors, coming just before 6 a.m., rattled dishes and caused lighting fixtures to sway. In Guatemala, each community has its own distinctive dress and color. A silver tray with a water set, consisting of a pitcher and glasses, was presented Mr. and Mrs. Dixon from the employees of the store as a token of friendship and a gift to remind them of the occasion in the years to come. Recently becoming manager of the meat department at the west side store, Ray was formerly manager of the meat department in the Alpha Beta store in Riverside. He has been with this firm since 1936, serving in the meat department during the greater part of that time. While employed in Riverside, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon and their two children, Gary Ray and Marquita, resided in Corona. The evening was spent in getting acquainted with the new employee and his family and in parlor games, which caused much gayety and mirth among the guests. Those present for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meger, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Blazer, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dunogan, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Moore, Ida Wilson, Bertha Lovett, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Leman, Ethel Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm New, and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Haskells and son. Mr. Haskells is one of the supervisors of the Alpha Beta store. The evening was concluded with the serving of refreshments to the assembled guests. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon were extended a most cordial welcome into the family of the Alpha Beta stores, not only in this city but as an expression of welcome from all the stores, although they were not present, the spirit of the entire organization was felt most keenly. Association, will discuss various ways of financing modernization programs and current business operations. The modernization program has come into a lot of discussion in the past when the planning program of the chamber of commerce was first brought before the merchants and citizens of Anaheim and at which time a most thorough program was discussed along with the off-street parking project. Another feature of the program this evening will be a preview of a sound film of training aids to personalize and improve the selling methods and techniques of the sales people and will be shown by Mr. Kurrle. In keeping with the plan of the retail division to maintain the Anaheim retail district as a leading trading center of northern Orange county, the modernization committee, under the direction of Phillip Segrais, manager of Schultz Furniture store, outlined a most progressive program to the merchants at last Tuesday's breakfast. Other members of this committee are E. C. Westenkuehler, Harold Smith and Paul Gilbert. The program as partially outlined, include the following: 1. Active support to the Chamber's Parking and traffic committee and the city council in the proposed extensive off-street parking project now under way. 2. Clean-up and paint-up and general modernization of store fronts. 3. Beautification of store fronts with the use of potted plants, flower boxes and shrubs adaptable for this purpose. 4. Uniformity of awnings—height, color or pattern and age, doing away with old torn, shabby low-hanging awnings. Utah formerly was spelled Yuta, Youta, Eutaw, and Utaw. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1946 Anaheimers Gave 2,000 Pounds of Clothes in Drive The tons of clothing contributed during the recent drive searing apparel for peoples countries devastated during the row are rolling toward the coast, according to the Rev. John S. Sears, pastor of White the Methodist church, who as chairman of the camwith the amount and quality the clothing contributed in him exceeded our fondest ations,” Sears said. “After responded nobly to the apof last year’s committee, did a wonderful job, Anadug down deep into the again and measured up. Special thanks should go to groups of hard working men women who packed and these clothes. My personkings to John Olson and family Ruud and family, Julius Richard Roehm, Harry Aage Hansen and workin the Anaheim truck and company. The city trucks every efficient job in haul- 'Kick-off' Dinner for Thomas Kuchel Tuesday Night MORE THAN 200 Orange county residents and friends of former State Senator Thomas H. Kuchel gathered at Anaheim Elks club last Tuesday evening at a "kick-off" dinner. Occupying the hot table with her son was Mrs. Henry Kuchel, well-known resident of this county. Left to right Edward Backs, toastmaster at the dinner; Mrs. Kuchel, State Controller Kuchel and Horace He former chairman of the county Democratic central committee. County Music Festival Presented At High School Auditorium Friday An expectant hush prevailed as the stage curtain rose on each new musical tableaux followed by ringing applause at the conclusion, FUHS instructor. They played Caillet's arrangement of the Bach chorale, "Strong in Thy Strength." Council Urges Suspension of Beer License Here Continued suspension of tha sale beer license held by W. W. Thompson, 250 East C County Music Festival Presented At High School Auditorium Friday An expectant hush prevailed as the stage curtain rose on each new musical tableaux followed by ringing applause at the conclusion, proclaiming the audience's enthusiasm, as more than 400 talented young musicians presented the County Music Festival at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium last Friday night from 8 to 9:35 p.m. before a packed house. Students from all 12 high schools of Orange county with 70 students from AUHS participated, presenting a full orchestra, large band, mixed chorus, girls' and boys' glee clubs in a remarkably varied program, both in scope and artistic execution. The instrumental and vocal interpretations showed a polish, rare in a young amateur group, representative of exceptional aptitude and expert training. The Orange County Public Music Teachers' association, with Wayne Crowl, president, sponsored the affair. Three numbers were interpreted by each group, making a repertoire of 15 selections. William Cook, of Anaheim high school, was program chairman. Orchestral precision marked the presentations of the 90-piece orchestra directed by George Burt. FUHS instructor. They played Caillet's arrangement of the Bach chorale, "Strong in Thy Strength," a technically difficult and instrumentally complex composition; followed by the modern golden harmonies of "Pavanne," by Martin Gould and, finally, the renowned first movement of Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony." Vividly contrasting in mood and tonal coloring, the 115-piece band, under the baton of Crowl, showed great versatility in their interpretations of the grandiose march, "Entry of the Heralds," by Chenette, with emphasis falling on the trumpet section; the beautiful tone painting, "Sequoia," by La Gassey and Caillet's arrange- of the animated "Lady of Spain," by Evans. Beautiful vocal blending of the three choral groups marked the second portion of the program. First the boys glee club, directed by Miss Marie Hiebsch of Newport Harbor high school, sang "Blow, Trumpets, Blow," by James; the spiritual, "Climbing up the Mountain," and Waring's impressive "Hymn of Youth." Accompanist was Jo Heifetz of Newport Harbor. Under the direction of Miss Ruth Swanson of Anaheim high (Continued on Page 2) Norma Perkins Conducts College Symphony Sunday Founder and director of the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra, also assistant director of Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic, Miss Norma Perkins of 191 South Cypress street, will be one of the guest conductors for the Whittier College Symphony on March 24. At the yearly musical event the versatile musician will conduct her own transcription of "Prelude No 4 in E Flat Minor" from "Well-Tempered Clavichord." Miss Perkins was the guest of honor at a tea given Sunday afternoon at a Manhattan Beach church by the South Bay Concert committee for the Behymer concert. Brown Sidelights It was a wierd exhibition of alleged baseball, in which Zack Taylor's "Brownie Juniors" cracked the jinx here last Thursday, and finally won a game from a Coast league entry. Did we say the Browns won it? Nope! The Angeles won the game for the Browns, when Totoro, fourth Los Angeles hurler, walked in the winning run in the 11th inning. Even then, the "victory" was tainted. Schuster, L. A. shortstop, with a ball he obtained from the umpires near the Angels' dug-out, raced back to third and declared Len Schulte, Brownie second baseman, had failed to touch that bag before starting his victorious tableau with her son was Mrs. Henry Kuhel, well-known resident of this county. Left to right: Edward Backs, toastmaster at the dinner; Mrs. Kuhel, State Controller Kuchel and Horace Hill former chairman of the county Democratic central committee. Council Urges Suspension of Beer License Here Continued suspension of the sale beer license held by W. W. Thompson, 250 East Crest street, was recommended to State Board of Equalization vote of the Anaheim city council Tuesday night. The license suspended on the grounds of legged nuisance. Instructions were given to city attorney and city engineer by the council, to prepare specifications for bids of the denation of a brick building on south side of Chartres street between Lemon and Los Angles streets. The property has been purchased by the city and will be converted into a parking lot. The subdivision map filed Ralph W. Maas, real estate agent 205 South Citron, was approved and his bond accepted for itsherence to specifications. 'Jimmy' Heffron Memorial Game Tuesday at Park A complete sell-out of tickets for the "Jimmy" Heffron memorial baseball game is expected to report by the chairman on charge of arrangements. Moe Eoney, however, additional tickets will be on sale at the ticket office at La Palma park next Tuesday, March 26, the date scheduled for this exhibition of sportsmanship. An estimated crowd of 50 fans is expected to attend. Civic clubs, service clubs, and American Legion, Elks club are among friends of the late Moe Heffron, are giving the greatest of cooperation to this event. Proceeds derived from the sales tickets will be given to Moe Heffron to use as she deems necessary for the education of his son and daughter or any other use to which she might wish to put the funds. The two baseballs clubs, St. Louis Browns of the American League and the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League are donating their games and all park facilities are being given for the use of the committee. Game time is set for 2:30. Miss Norma Perkins of 191 South Cypress street, will be one of the guest conductors for the Whittier College Symphony on March 24. At the yearly musical event the versatile musician will conduct her own transcription of "Prelude No 4 in E Flat Minor" from "Well-Tempered Clavichord." Miss Perkins was the guest of honor at a tea given Sunday afternoon at a Manhattan Beach church by the South Bay Concert committee for the Behymer concert, a March 23 event at Redondo Beach. Assembled in Miss Perkins' honor were more than 30 prominent residents of the coast city, who are joining forces for the purpose of making Manhattan Beach more music-conscious. Charles DeWitt Kiwanis Speaker Charles DeWitt, manager of the St. Louis Browns ball club, expressed the thanks of the club manager and the players for the splendid cooperation received from the townspeople of this city and fine treatment they have received while in our city. Weather conditions during their stay here has made it much more satisfactory for their work, he stated on Tuesday when he was guest speaker at the Kiwanis meeting held at the Elks club. Mr. DeWitt was introduced by Program Chairman Everett Cone. Special guests introduced to the members were Glen Eustis, owner of the Parker House cafe; Ernest Moeller, secretary of the chamber of commerce and Frank Pirpoli, representing the 20-30 club of Anaheim. Lawrence Plummer presented his autobiography. Mr. Plummer is with the Essex Wire corporation of California, who have a large plant on North Patt and Commercial streets. Did we say the Browns won it? Nope! The Angeles won the game for the Browns, when Totoro, fourth Los Angeles hurler, walked in the winning run in the 11th inning. Even then, the "victory" was tained. Schuster, L. A. shortstop, with a ball he obtained from the umpires near the Angels' dug-out, raced back to third and declared Len Schulte, Brownie second baseman, had failed to touch that bag before starting his victorious march to the plate, as Gene Moore, playing left field, was crowded onto the already capacity-filled bags. The umpires disallowed the claim, but it seemed from the stands that Schuster "had something there." Zack's only comment was, "That guy wantin' to play some more—and us out of pitchers, and them, too!" Warneke, umpiring behind the plate, is the "Arkansas Hummingbird" of the St. Louis Cardinals only a few years back. This is his first year in this business, he having come to the coast from his last appearance with the Cubs, via his hacienda near Mt. Ida, Ark. Lon's call of "Stee-ee-ee-rike" amuses the fans and indicates he has had some schooling on what to do "on the other end" of those arguments in which he has participated from the players' side in the past. Catcher Joe Schuitz, hitting for Tex Shirley in the ninth, pulled "one for the book" Thursday. His first strike, a foul, hit the ground and bounced up to hit the end of his bat on the follow-through. No, it wasn't ruled a double strike. Moore's double in the tenth, bounding to the wall in deep center, was easily good for three (Continued on Page 8) In memory of "Jimmie" Heffron, well known sports writer and sports editor of the Anaheim Bulletin, beloved by fans of all sports and at each of these events a familiar figure, the game next Tuesday is a small way in which the fans of this vicinity are showing their admiration of a man who spent many hours furthering good, clean sports for the young people and the older fans who followed the "cinder paths of sportsdom." County Medicos Endorse Hospital On motion of one of the oldest physicians in the county, Dr. H. A. Johnston of Anaheim, the Orange County Medical association comprising more than 100 doctors has unanimously approved the proposed new Presbyterian hospital, according to word received by Dr. O. Scott McFarland, county chairman for the fund-raising campaign, from John J. Montanus, M. D., president of the association. The association also offered to take an active part in helping the more than 500 volunteer workers in the county raise the $500,000 fund necessary for the hospital. Dr. McFarland said. The meeting, which was the monthly session at Santa Ana, had an attendance of 65, largest in history of the society, it was announced. CALIFORNIA STATE Weekly Temperatures By Association Laboratory Day Min Max Thursday 38 65 Friday 37 66 Saturday 39 72 Sunday 43 70 Monday 52 67 Tuesday 46 58 Wednesday 41 54 Tuesday Night KUCHEL DINNER TUESDAY EVE PAYS TRIBUTE TO NATIVE SON Home-town friends of State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel gathered at the Anaheim Elks club Tuesday evening to be present at his "kick-off" banquet for this important post in the state government. All sections and all political shades in the county were represented to pay a glowing tribute to this son of pioneer stock in his native Orange county. Mayor Charles Pearson welcomed all visitors to Anaheim and said that the city was proud of its son who had made good in state politics. He told of the assistance Kuchel had given the city while a member of the legislature. Farm Bureau Hits At Use of Force In Labor Matters Spurred by current agitation in Orange county to persuade store and restaurant owners and operators to sign union contracts which will force their employees to join the unions or be released from employment, directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau, numbering more than 2,900 farm families in its membership, have Edward Backs, son of Anaheim pioneers, called the meeting to order and introduced Thomas L. McFadden, pioneer north Anaheim attorney, who gave a short talk and in turn introduced Horace Head, former chairman of the Democratic central committee, born and reared in this area, and whose father was a member of the California legislature. Head recalled some of the early-day political battles that concerned his father, the late Dr. Head, and Controller Kuchel's father and uncle, the late Henry Kuchel and Richard Melrose, before the introduction of the Australian ballot. Council Urges Suspension of Beer License Here Continued suspension of the on-site beer license held by Walter Thompson, 250 East Center Street, was recommended to the Board of Equalization by the Board of Equalization by the Anaheim city council, today night. The license was extended on the grounds of all nuisance. Instructions were given to the attorney and city engineer, the council, to prepare speeches for bids of the demolition of a brick building on the side of Chartres street between Lemon and Los Angeles streets. The property has been leased by the city and will converted into a parking lot. The subdivision map filed by W. Maas, real estate agent, South Citron, was approved this bond accepted for its advice to specifications. Jimmy' Heffron Memorial Game Tuesday at Park Complete sell-out of tickets for "Jimmy' Heffron memorabilia baseball game is expected as ordered by the chairman in lieu of arrangements," Bob Bohler, however, additional tickets are on sale at the ticket office. La Palma park next Tuesday, March 26, the date scheduled for this exhibition of sportsman-athletes, an estimated crowd of 5000 is expected to attend. The clubs, service clubs, the American Legion, Elks club and many friends of the late Mr. Bohler, are giving the greatest operation to this event. All funds derived from the sale of tickets will be given to Mrs. Bohler to use as she deems necessary for the education of her daughter or any other child which she might wish to take funds. The two baseball teams, St. Louis Browns of the American League and the Holly-Stars of the Pacific Coast, are donating their game and park facilities are being used for the use of the commemorative time is set for 2:30 p.m. At Use of Force In Labor Matters Spurred by current agitation in Orange county to persuade store and restaurant owners and operators to sign union contracts which will force their employees to join the unions or be released from employment, directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau, numbering more than 2,900 farm families in its membership, have approved the following statement of principles, C. J. Marks, executive secretary, announces: "We adhere to the principle that any eligible person has the privilege to join our organization voluntarily. We believe that this is the true American way and the only way any organization can grow and continue to prosper. We abhor the use of force, coercion or intimidation by any group to build up its membership, and we believe that any organization using these methods will disintegrate, sooner or later. ESTABLISH POLICIES "Based upon resolutions adopted by the membership and backed through sponsorship or support of legislation or other action, the Orange County Farm Bureau has established the following policies concerning labor: "We support the principles of employees organizing when conditions warrant, and of their collective action within law and regard to the rights and welfare of others; but we oppose the excesses of some groups of organized labor as expressed in practices of 'hot cargo,' secondary boycott, unfair picketing, use of coercion and violence, destruction of property, exaction of tribute from workmen as a condition of employment, and disregard of the constitutional rights of every person to employ or to be employed." LEGISLATION SOUGHT "We have asked national and state legislation which would place upon labor organizations legal as well as moral responsibility for their contracts and actions, such as is already the status of agriculture, industry and other employers; and believe that a large segment of organized labor will support such measures. "In a democracy no group has a right to pursue its own ends without regard to the effect upon other groups and the nation as a whole. Our country achieved its greatness in productivity by free enterprise and by maintaining a short talk and in turn introduced Horace Head, former chairman of the Democratic central committee, born and reared in this area, and whose father was a member of the California legislature. Head recalled some of the early-day political battles that concerned his father, the late Dr. Head, and Controller Kuchel's father and uncle, the late Henry Kuchel and Richard Melrose, before the introduction of the Australian ballot. He then introduced Kuchel who spoke from the side of his mother, Mrs. Henry Kuchel." PLEDGES SERVICE In a short and direct talk, Kuchel pledged himself to discharge the duties of controller as a public trust and conduct his office, if reelected, for the best interests of all the citizens of California. He pointed to a decade of service in the state legislature as a guarantee of honest and efficient operation of his new office. "During that time I have seen in Sacramento the type of public servant that should not hold office and I have seen men who were diligent in their duty to the public," he declared. "But on the whole I think that California can be justly proud of the government it has at this time when government is on trial throughout the world. "The state government has championed progressive legislation and in its system of taxation it has nothing for which it must apologize," he went on. "Our state takes the best care of its aged people of any state in the union or any nation in the world and it has been diligent in its handling of veteran affairs." "All this has been done in accordance with the spirit of free enterprise which I as an American and as a Californian strongly support," he asserted. VARIED DUTIES Kuchel pointed out that the state controller administers a number of tax laws such as inheritance and motor fuel taxes and supervises the expenditure of every dollar of state funds. He also serves on the board of equalization as tax advisor, control as regards expenditure of monies and land which directs the use of every acre of land owned by the state. "Under the old common law," he said, "a trustee was one who protected the interests of the trust and did what was best for the..." memory of "Jimmie" Heffell known sports writer sports editor of the Anaheim, beloved by fans of all and at each of these events, similar figure, the game next day is a small way in which one of this vicinity are show their admiration of a man present many hours furthering clean sports for the young and the older fans who call the "cinder paths of them." County Medicos Horse Hospital motion of one of the oldest ones in the county, Dr. H. Houston of Anaheim, the Ordnity Medical association, being more than 100 doctors,animously approved the new Presbyterian hospital to word received by Scott McFarland, county for, the fund-raising from John J. Montanus, president of the association. Association also offered to active part in helping the then 500 volunteer workers county raise the $500,000 necessary for the hospital, Harland said. Meeting, which was the session at Santa Ana, had attendance of 65, largest in the society, it was an legal as well as moral responsibility for their contracts and actions, such as is already the status of agriculture, industry and other employers; and believe that a large segment of organized labor will support such measures. "In a democracy no group has a right to pursue its own ends without regard to the effect upon other groups and the nation as a whole. Our country achieved its greatness in productivity by free enterprise and by maintaining peaceful relations among all groups. "We pledge ourselves to support men who have the fortitude to fight for these things." Rains Relieve Drought Situation Ranchers and stockmen of Orange county have cause to smile this morning (Thursday) due to the fine rains that have fallen within the past 24 hours. According to the rain guage at the Associated Laboratories, a half-inch of rain fell from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday, with the total for the stormy period registering one inch. Range conditions along with the citrus groves showed extreme dryness although the citrus ranchers do not depend wholly upon rain for moisture, irrigation being used. According to reports, this winter has been one of the driest in many years and consternation among the land owners was mounting at a rapid pace. The total rainfall for the season is 6.76 inches as compared to a normal of 12.04 for last year. The storm was general throughout southern California with Los Angeles receiving the largest amount of rainfall. The weather bureau has predicted more showers for today and this morning quite a lot of cloudiness is in evidence. number of tax laws such as inheritance and motor fuel taxes and supervises the expenditure of every dollar of state funds. He also serves on the board of equalization as tax advisor, control as regards expenditure of monies and land which directs the use of every acre of land owned by the state. "Under the old common law," he said, "a trustee was one who protected the interests of the trust and did what was best for the beneficiaries of that trust. I feel that the post of state controller is that of a trustee and I pledge myself to administer its duties in the American way, the Californian way, for the best interests of the people of the state." Kuchel is serving out the unexpired term of the late Harry B. Riley as state controller following appointment by Governor Earl Warren and seeks the nomination of both Republican and Democratic parties. Leaders of both political parties were well represented but the emphasis at the dinner was on non-partisanship. Gordon X. Richmond, chairman of the county Republican central committee, was present and so was John Mitchell, former chairman of the Democratic committee. The non-partisan affair was attended by some 200 Orange county people and included about every candidate for every office in the forthcoming elections. Winners of Final Baseball Contest Winners of the fourth and final weekly St. Louis Browns baseball contest, sponsored by the Anaheim Gazette, are: Mariene Hendren, Madelyn Vincent and Ben Agarjanlan. Each received two tickets for the game played here last Sunday. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870.