anaheim-gazette 1946-08-15

COLONY QUIPS Those who would like to keep Orange county a purely agricultural community, and their number is legion, do not see that the eyes of the nation's industry are looking this way, not only for a place to set up shop but also as a market place for their products. The industrial builders are marching west. With the cooperation of progressive western leaders, far-sighted easterners are bringing a flood of new capital and industrial brains into the teeming, post-war west. Instances are myriad. Fibreboard Products, Inc., starts a multi-million dollar expansion program of plants near Antioch. From Hoquiam, Wash, comes a news dispatch that pacific coast and eastern underwriters have joined to buy from Chicago interests the huge $6,500,000 Harbor Plywood Corporation there, with a native son, Earl Lee Kelly of the First California Company, heading the board as chairman. So the stories come, from all over California, from Oregon, from all along the nation's Pacific slope. California, with the bulk of western population and resources, provides the chief lure for eastern investors. And California is awake to the opportunity. Virtually every chamber of commerce in the state has plans under way for what may go down in history as the Industrial Rush of '49. The builders are marching west! Biggest "purse" in the history of California racing will be paid ANAH VOLUME LXXV COUNCIL HEARS JULY REPORTS; CITY TO HEAR KNOWLAND SOON City Clerk Charles Griffith reported a busy night at the council meeting held Tuesday in the council chambers of the City Hall. "I didn't get home until two o'clock in the morning," he said "'that's what a busy session we had!" The South Palm street annexation went through, taking in 3 acres in all, on the southeast corner of Vermont street and the local history. Lights Tournament This Saturday Harbor Program Outstanding California marine spectacle, will be the annual Tournament of Lights, to be started in Newport Harbor next Saturday, after an absence of five war years. The famous parade of lighted and decorated boats, which will begin its route around the bay at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, may be viewed from most of the bay front shore. Governor Earl Warren will act as honorary commodore during the affair. Special honored guest will be Lieutenant-Governor Fred Hauser. A new multiple printing machine, valued at $2,800 was ordered from the Burroughs company by the council. The present equipment has been in service for the past 11 years. The new machine will arrive in about 2 months. It was reported that the city judge handled 801 cases for the city, and fines during the month of July amounted to $4,544, with $2,822 taken in on 239 cases under the motor vehicle department and $1,722 taken in on 62 cases covering city ordinances. California, with the bulk of western population and resources, provides the chief lure for eastern investors. And California is awake to the opportunity. Virtually every chamber of commerce in the state has plans under way for what may go down in history as the Industrial Rush of '49. The builders are marching west! Biggest "purse" in the history of California racing will be paid to the state's veterans, if voters okay Proposition 2, the greyhound racing bill, at the November election. The new sport, with 4 percent of all wagers assigned to veterans' relief and rehabilitation, is expected to yield $2,000,000 a year to assist service men in re-establishing themselves in civilian life. That's a nice cut... and sport fans won't begrudge a dollar of it. China's civil war, Washington observers predict, will be long and bloody, with Russia backing the Communists—and the U.S.A. pitching for Chiang Kai-shek! Hinterland towns and remote mountain counties which haven't seen a candidate for state office in four or five years, due to war-time gas and rubber shortages, are back on the political circuit this year. GOP nominee for Lieutenant Governor, Judge Goodwin J. Knight of L. A., is starting a tour of the state's 58 counties... and U. S. Senator William F. Knowland is planning an equally ambitious barnstorming trip. Personal appearance politics is definitely back in vogue. Timely is the warning of OPA Administrator Porter against "kidding ourselves that sporadic or organized buyers' strikes are going to mean the difference between inflation and a fairly stable price level." For, as Mr. Porter adds, "the economic level we're all striving for can be achieved only when the teammates, production and consumption, are pulling together in harness." Some price tags have been trimmed in recent weeks—these on goods in abundant production. Some price tags have been increased by OPA order—these on goods still scarce because of past pricing errors that discouraged production. Elimination of scarcities is the sole way to stabilized and reasonable prices of all consumer goods—and production is the keynote to elimination of scarcities. Many Persons Take Advantage Of X-Ray Unit More than 150 persons from Hunt Brothers Food, Inc., Cal-Tone and Essex Wire Corporation took advantage of the free X-ray unit service at the local wire plant on North Patt street last Friday from 10 o'clock in the morning until 6 o'clock in the evening. This county-wide tuberculosis case-finding campaign began August 1, at Hunt Brothers Foods, Inc., Fullerton, and will conclude tomorrow, Friday, at the Delhi Catholic church, 2412 Halladay street, Santa Ana. This X-ray program, which has been detected within sight of spectacle, will be the annual Tournament of Lights, to be started in Newport Harbor next Saturday, after an absence of five war years. The famous parade of lighted and decorated boats, which will begin its route around the bay at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, may be viewed from most of the bay front shore. Governor Earl Warren will act as honorary commodore during the affair. Special honored guest will be Lieutenant-Governor Fred Hauser. More than a hundred beautiful trophies will be awarded to all sizes and classes of boats for the most effective representation of "Kingdom of the Sea," this year's theme. In addition, the largest fire works display ever presented in the harbor, will add to the occasion, it was announced. Boats ranging in size from sixty-foot auxiliary yachts to tiny craft such as sailing dinghies and row boats will be included among the many entries. No barges have entered this year and all decorations will be non-professional, officials disclosed. However, with more than a quarter of a century's experience in staging night parades, combined with a beautiful moon-lit night projections in weather forecasts, one of the most unique and impressive aquatic pageants is expected. Commodores Henry Grandin of the Newport Harbor Yacht club and Don Kemp of the Balboa Yacht club, lead the list of prominent citizens in charge of the tournament, with the cooperation of the chamber of commerce and representatives of practically every type of activity in the bay. Use of La Palma park was granted by the council in answer to a letter sent by Pat Ahern chairman of the tournament committee of the American Legion junior base ball association to Oscar Heyling, park commissioner. About 32 teams will play there from August 17, to September 22. They can use it on any nights except Sunday, and on any day schedule they wish to plan. A delegation from the American Legion and Veterans' organization was reported to have inquired about the federal housing project. They stated their need for housing to be urgent, and they were told that 36 houses are in the process of completion now. They will be ready for occupancy by September 1. The final map on Tract 1175 was accepted by the council, having been drawn by Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Bonnat, builders. The map shows subdivisions taking in East Anselm annexation. The proposed tax rate will be set by ordinance on August 9. Some price tags have been trimmed in recent weeks—these on goods in abundant production. Some price tags have been increased by OPA order—these on goods still scarce because of past pricing errors that discouraged production. Elimination of scarcities is the sole way to stabilize and reasonable prices of all consumer goods—and production is the keynote to elimination of scarcities. Anything that impedes full production and free flow of consumer goods, whether a serious buyer's strike or a serious workers' strike, acts directly against the strikers' interests—by prolonging shortages and forcing prices upward instead of downward. J. L. (Roy) Rosenberg, editor of the Inglewood Daily News for 17 years, has been appointed executive editor of the Sacramento Union. One of the ablest newspaper men in the state, he recently addressed the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce monthly dinner. There have been shocking graft scandals in all wars. But the amount of the take in the Garsson expose, with both the legislators and the military knee deep in green backs, should evoke indignation. But not from those who have been educated to hold out their hands for doles and free federal handouts from the cradle to the grave. Big name movie stars who marry each other, always make you wonder if its love or vanity. Channing Pollock: Contentment seems not from what you have but from what you are. "Laws and Institutions," said Thomas Jefferson, "must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind." Y REPORTS; WLAND SOON busy night at the councilbers of the City Hall. in the morning," he said, through, taking in 3,29 Vermont street and the corner of Palm. It is listed finance 704. This annexa-lakes the incorporated lim- ne city just that much larg- is an important step in real history. new multiple printing ma- valued at $2,800 was or- from the Burroughs com- my the council. The present ant has been in service for 11 years. The new ma- will arrive in about 20 was reported that the city handled 801 cases for the d fines during the month amounted to $4,544, with taken in on 239 cases un-motor vehicle department, 722 taken in on 62 cases city ordinances. Press Kept Faith As Guardians of Public, Says Davis Edwin A. Davis, president of the California Newspaper Publishers association, and publisher of the Tulelake Reporter, lauded the state's newspapers for keep- ing faith as guardians of the public interests during the 100-year period since the initial appearance of the "Californian" in 1846. He praised Governor Earl Warren for his recognition of newspapers as servants of democracy and for his proclamation of August 15, as California Newspapers Centennial Day. "The standard of California newspapers has been to serve best the communities in which they are published because it is only by that serving can those self-same communities exist in an atmosphere free from corruption and public harm," Davis said. "Newspapers are essential to commerce, government and our social system," he continued. "by guarding the public interest Recreation Park Set For Opening Next Saturday Buena Park's new recreation area, scheduled for opening next Saturday, was the object for discussion by the community's civic bodies which met for the second time last week. The formal opening of this recreation park will be divided into a two-phase program; the first being for the children on Saturday afternoon; the second for the adults, which will be a dance and entertainment session. Pete Oliver, president of the recreation council, appointed two committees which will decide the nature and listing of the events. Chairman of the committee for planning the childrens' events is A. E. Stuart. The members are Howard Webber and R. Perry. John Alsep is chairman of the committee planning the adults' events. George Bellis, Vera McKnight, Harold Welch and Kenneth Jones are members. The opening of the park is not likely to be delayed, what with the aid of skilled carpenters and Charge Placent Postal Clerk With Embezzlement A substitute clerk in the centia post office, Miss V Williams, 20, was arrested charges of embezzling postal after an indictment had been turned by the Federal grand in Los Angeles Friday. Her being furnished by Monday was held for the weekend in Orange county jail, and is d appear on the charge in Fecourt in Los Angeles next w Postal authorities stated Miss Williams, in her capac clerk in the postoffice, made many money orders transfer money to Mexico last sum When many Nationals were ing oranges, they transferred earnings to their home to often at the rate of thousand dollars a day during May June, 1945. It is alleged by the indictment that in the operation of me out the transfer forms, amounts of money were al Tax Prediction By Bonelli Is Proving Authentic It was predicted in January that state gasoline taxes would produce revenue of $75,000,000 for the calendar year, by William G. Bonelli, Fourth District member of the State Board of Equalization. This was borne out in a release today when the total revenue for the first six months totaled $37,541,-733.16. The estimate is exceeded by $977,209.99 when diesel fuel taxes are added for the half-year period, making the total of motor vehicle fuel taxes $38,518,943.15. Bonelli released these figures today when he disclosed that tax assessments for the month of June brought $6,855,629.13 into the state treasury, based on distribution of 221,854,304 gallons of gasoline. This is only slightly under the peak month of May, 1946, when this tax produced $6,798,253.22, but is 41 per cent greater than the corresponding month of 1945, which under rationing and war conditions, produced only $4,708,-465.98. Bonelli stated that "with production of new automobiles running at about 25 per cent of 1941 output, there is every reason to believe that as new cars are released to the public gasoline con- committees which will decide the nature and listing of the events. Chairman of the committee for planning the childrens' events is A. E. Stuart. The members are Howard Webber and R. Perry. John Alsep is chairman of the committee planning the adults' events. George Bellis, Vera McKnight, Harold Welch and Kenneth Jones are members. The opening of the park is not likely to be delayed, what with the aid of skilled carpenters and more help reporting than Pete Oliver expected. In a talk given to those present at the second meeting of the civic bodies, Dr. W. Melvin Strong, director of youth activities in the Union high school district of Huntington Beach, declared that "clivic projects are not the sole responsibility of one man. A group of willing and conscientious volunteers must always function in a community." He added that "it is imperative to provide youngsters with recreational facilities for their moral and physical welfare." The two committees will be aided by Dr. Strong in their work, following his expert guidance until the opening day. State Controller Kuchel Apportions Millions in Taxes The apportionment of $8,677,675 in motor vehicle license fee ("in lieu" tax) revenues deposited in the state treasury during the period from April 1, to June 30, 1946, was announced by State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel. This amount was distributed, 40 per cent to 291 cities in California, and a like amount to the 58 counties. As provided by law, the remaining 20 per cent was transferred to the general fund. The apportionment was distributed to cities and counties on the basis of population, the per capita rate for cities being approximately 54 cents and for counties, approximately 50 cents. Kuchel reported an all-time high on motor vehicle license fee deposits in the state treasury during the 97th fiscal year which ended June 30, 1946. The total added up to $18,439,-781, an increase of $2,961,839, over revenues for the previous fiscal year. After reserving $3,220,375 to cover interest and redemption maturities. Miss Williams, in her capacity clerk in the postoffice, made many money orders transfer money to Mexico last summer. When many Nationals were ing oranges, they transferred earnings to their home to often at the rate of thousand-dollars a day during May-June, 1945. It is alleged by the indictment that in the operation of mail out the transfer forms, amounts of money were all so that when the voucher read Mexico, it was for a different than had originally been purged in the Placentia postoffice, proximately $600 is the total involved. According to the office routine, an application a money order is filled out, information transferred to aplicate money voucher, with small receipt going to the chaser. The entire blank is sent through postoffice chain via El Paso to Mexico. Miss Williams was on vacancy when postoffice inspectors owe Placentia three weeks ago check the records. She was mediately recalled and form charged with altering the record by the end of the checking expiration. Postmaster Mark Gee had no method for checking discrepancies charged because the application blanks are on file in the Placentia postoffice. Vets Enjoy Big Outing At City Park The veterans' reunion pitched which took place in the City Park today, was termed as having "highly successful," after a program featuring many games among the ex-servicemen and the evening highlighted by fast-moving star-studded vauille show. The weather was perfect for the occasion, the day's heat be "just right" for the swimmers and the evening's coolness refreshing for the performers and ex-revelers. "Gabby" Garabedian, local serviceman, began the evening performance with a hilarious co-ed skit. When the laughing silence was finally calmed, an robotic novelty act put on by Stanton Sisters features of Miss Williams, in her capacit-clerk in the postoffice, made many money orders transfer money to Mexico last sumWhen many Nationals were ing oranges, they transferred earnings to their home to often at the rate of thousands dollars a day during May-June, 1945. It is alleged by the indictment that in the operation of mail out the transfer forms, amounts of money were all so that when the voucher read Mexico, it was for a different than had originally been purged in the Placentia postoffice, proximately $600 is the total involved. According to the office routine, an application a money order is filled out, information transferred to aplicate money voucher, with small receipt going to the chaser. The entire blank is sent through postoffice chain via El Paso to Mexico. Miss Williams was on vacancy when postoffice inspectors owe Placentia three weeks ago check the records. She was mediately recalled and form charged with altering the record by the end of the checking expiration. Postmaster Mark Gee had no method for checking discrepancies charged because the application blanks are on file in the Placentia postoffice. Vets Enjoy Big Outing At City Park The veterans' reunion pitched which took place in the City Park today, was termed as having "highly successful," after a program featuring many games among the ex-servicemen and the evening highlighted by fast-moving star-studded vauille show. The weather was perfect for the occasion, the day's heat be "just right" for the swimmers and the evening's coolness refreshing for the performers and ex-revelers. "Gabby" Garabedian, local serviceman, began the evening performance with a hilarious co-ed skit. When the laughing silence was finally calmed, an robotic novelty act put on by Stanton Sisters features of Miss Williams, in her capacit-clerk in the postoffice, made many money orders transfer money to Mexico last sumWhen many Nationals were ing oranges, they transferred earnings to their home to often at the rate of thousands dollars a day during May-June, 1945. It is alleged by the indictment that in the operation of mail out the transfer forms, amounts of money were all so that when the voucher read Mexico, it was for a different than had originally been purged in the Placentia postoffice, proximately $600 is the total involved. According to the office routine, an application a money order is filled out, information transferred to aplicate money voucher, with small receipt going to the chaser. The entire blank is sent through postoffice chain via El Paso to Mexico. Miss Williams was on vacancy when postoffice inspectors owe Placentia three weeks ago check the records. She was mediately recalled and form charged with altering the record by the end of the checking expiration. Postmaster Mark Gee had no method for checking discrepancies charged because the application blanks are on file in the Placentia postoffice. Vets Enjoy Big Outing At City Park The veterans' reunion pitched which took place in the City Park today, was termed as having "highly successful," after a program featuring many games among the ex-servicemen and the evening highlighted by fast-moving star-studded vauille show. The weather was perfect for the occasion, the day's heat be "just right" for the swimmers and the evening's coolness refreshing for the performers and ex-revelers. "Gabby" Garabedian, local serviceman, began the evening performance with a hilarious co-ed skit. When the laughing silence was finally calmed, an robotic novelty act put on by Stanton Sisters features of Miss Williams, in her capacit-clerk in the postoffice, made many money orders transfer money to Mexico last sumWhen many Nationals were ing oranges, they transferred earnings to their home to often at the rate of thousands dollars a day during May-June, 1945. It is alleged by the indictment that in the operation of mail out the transfer forms, amounts of money were all so that when the voucher read Mexico, it was for a different than had originally been purged in the Placentia postoffice, proximately $600 is the total involved. According to the office routine, an application a money order is filled out, information transferred to aplicate money voucher, with small receipt going to the chaser. The entire blank is sent through postoffice chain via El Paso to Mexico. Miss Williams was on vacancy when postoffice inspectors owe Placentia three weeks ago check the records. She was mediately recalled and form charged with altering the record by the end of the checking expiration. Postmaster Mark Gee had no method for checking discrepancies charged because the application blanks are on file in the Placentia postoffice. Vets Enjoy Big Outing At City Park The veterans' reunion pitched which took place in the City Park today, was termed as having "highly successful," after a program featuring many games amongthe ex-servicemen andthe evening highlighted by fast-moving star-studded vauille show. The weather was perfect forthe occasion,the day's heat be"just right"fortheswimmingandtheeveningscollektionoftheperformersandexrevelers. "Gabby" Garabedian.localserviceman,begantheeveningscollektionoftheperformersandexrevelers. tited their need for house e urgent, and they were at 36 houses are in the of completion now. They are ready for occupancy by ear 1. nal map on Tract 1178 pted by the council, havdrawn by Mr. and Mrs. Bonnat, builders. The ows subdivisions taking Ansheim annexation. proposed tax rate will be ordinance on August 27. be 80c on $100. statistics on the police nimed in and the council at 60 arrests were made July, and a total of 240 nations were given out. More families were placed Hodgkins, Veterans' ador for the city during also heard a total of 280 ns. alarms were answered city's fire department durThe warehouse fire at Adams street was the with a total damage of permits were issued in of $143,902 for a total of granted. Plumbing and its numbered 24, and 18 ous permits were also city's total expenditures the last half of July to $44,905.52. ENTER PIONIC NEXT TUESDAY Anahaim Farm Center's conio will be staged next evening in the Anaheim at 6:30 o'clock. A corlation was extended to peters and their families an Kraft, chairman, who a potluck dinner with punch to be served by gest quicksilver mines in are located in Spain, at This is only slightly under the peak month of May, 1946, when this tax produced $6,793,253.22, but is 41 per cent greater than the corresponding month of 1945, which under rationing and war conditions, produced only $4,708,-465.98. Bonelli stated that "with production of new automobiles running at about 25 per cent of 1941 output, there is every reason to believe that as new cars are released to the public, gasoline consumption will increase. In addition, you have the steady flow of foreign cars into the states, which during the six months of the cur- rent year approximated 431,000, a large percentage of whose owners say they are here to stay." "Diesel fuel taxes for June," he added, "had amounted to $169,-162.90, an increase of 18 per cent over the corresponding month of 1945. Total collections for the six months assessed against 6,700 trucks and buses netted $977,209,-99, a gain of 16 per cent over the same month of 1945." County Pollo Cases Increase; Nurses Needed Due to the sharp increase of pollo cases in this vicinity, an urgent appeal was issued by the National Pollomyelitis Foundation to all Orange county chapter officers of the American Red Cross for nurses to take care of victims of the dread disease. All county pollo cases are taken to the Los Angeles county hospital. Any nurse interested may obtain further information by calling the local chapter office, Anahaim 2085 or by calling Miss Louise Floyd, at Fitzroy 5261. It was in the flood control bill of 1928 that Congress first admitted it to be the duty of the United States to control foods on tributaries of the Mississippi river. Kuchel reported an all-time high on motor vehicle license fee deposits in the state treasury during the 97th fiscal year which ended June 30, 1946. The total added up to $18,439,,781, an increase of $2,961,839, over revenues for the previous fiscal year. After reserving $3,220,375 to cover interest and redemption maturities on highway bonds, and $667,229 for support of the Department of Motor Vehicles, the remainder was apportioned during the month of April, and with the final allotment today. "Old Betsy" Not For Sale, She's Seen Her Day! It isn't exactly the newest car on the market, but compared to the shape some of the modern jobs are in, it might be a great deal safer! With a top speed of 60 miles an hour, a steering system on the right side, and head lights resembling gas lanterns, this 1912 Overland reposing in Middleton and Barnhart's, on the corner of E. Center and N. Olive street, has seen a total of 35,913 miles of driving (according to the speedometer) without so much as one tiny bump showing on its ancient, rust-eaten exterior. There is one huge tail light and two fancy side lights which are all of the oil burning variety. As far as the tires go, one flat is in evidence, but the treads are all still clearly defined. The car will be completely overhaulled soon, sporting a new paint job and maybe even new upholstery; but if there are any prospective buyers in town, they may as well know it; "Old Betsy" has seen her day, and now she's been turned out to pasture . . . for good. "The weather was perfect for the occasion, the day's heat bejust right" for the swimmers and the evening's coolness refreshed for the performers and exevelers. "Gabby" Garabedian, local serviceman, began the evening performance with a hilarious coedy skit. When the laughing audience was finally calmed, an robotic novelty act put on by Stanton sisters, features of Ted Lewis review, impressed on onlookers with their diffie stunting. This was followed by a group named "The Song Brothers," who are known as lice comedy singing stars of screen radio. They were formerly wired Dinah Shore's radio program, Nelson Eddy radio show, and many others. "Songs with laugh" are their specialty. Laughs galore followed the entrance of Rufe Davis, an Orphen headliner for many years, and something new and different entertainment was offered Master of Ceremonies Bert Hederson, in a comedy skit of own devising. Two featured players in Republic pictures, Moro and Yaccino convinced the gathering they're listing as "good will aid bassadors from South of the Border" is true. Hundreds of the ex-servicemen and their relatives are still claiming the barbecue prepared by "Duffy," well-known chef at Elks' club. Their excited one of "oh boy" and "hot dog," each throughout the entire park as they caught sight of the delicious dinners he had prepared for them Many exclaimed, "we'll never get this!" President Theodore Roosevelt first called attention to the news of conserving our natural sources at a meeting of Governors held in the White House in May 1908. CALIFORNIA STATE Weekly Temperatures By Association Laboratory Day Min Max Thursday 80 60 Friday 82 66 Saturday 89 63 Sunday 93 60 Monday 85 64 Tuesday 85 60 Wednesday 79 55 Charge Placentia Postal Clerk With Embezzlement A substitute clerk in the Placentia post office, Miss Vonnie Williams, 20, was arrested on charges of embezzling postal funds for an indictment had been re-ferred by the Federal grand jury Los Angeles Friday. Her bail was furnished by Monday, she held for the weekend in the Orange county jail, and is due to appear on the charge in Federal Court in Los Angeles next week. Postal authorities stated that Williams, in her capacity as postmaster, made out money orders transferring money to Mexico last summer. In many Nationals were pick-oranges, they transferred their savings to their home towns, at the rate of thousands of dollars a day during May and June, 1945. Is alleged by the indictment in the operation of making the transfer forms, the amounts of money were altered. FIRST CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PRINTED 100 YEARS AGO TODAY In a proclamation issued by the executive department, Governor Earl Warren ordered today, August 15, to be Newspaper Centennial Day in California, calling the attention of the people to the continuing importance of the freedom of the press. Exactly 100 years ago today, the first California newspaper was published. Named the "Californian," it was printed in Monterey on cigarette paper by a hand-powered Ramage press brought by boat around the "Horn." The Rev. Walter Colton, chaplain on Commodore Sloat's flagship, the USS Congress had been selected by the commodore to be mayor of the town so, in order to bring his proclamations, laws and orders before the public, the Reverend started the newspaper. Dr. Robert Semple became his partner being a skilled typesetter, editor and pressman in addition to being a doctor, lawyer and dentist. The newspaper sold for 12½ cents a copy, or $5 a year. It was comprised of four, two-column pages and its home was the second floor of the Customs House. Williams, in her capacity as postmaster in the postoffice, made out money orders transferring money to Mexico last summer. In many Nationals were pick-oranges, they transferred their savings to their home towns, at the rate of thousands of dollars a day during May and June, 1945. Is alleged by the indictment in the operation of making the transfer forms, the amounts of money were altered when the voucher reached Placentia, it was for a different sum had originally been purchased on the Placentia postoffice. Approximately $800 is the total sum owed. According to the post office routine, an application for money order is filled out, the information transferred to a duplicate money voucher, with a receipt going to the purse. The entire blank is then through postoffice channels to Paso to Mexico. Williams was on vacation in postoffice inspectors came to the records. She was immediately recalled and formally filed with altering the records due end of the checking examination. Postmaster Mark Geeting no method for checking the papers charged because only application blanks are kept in the Placentia postoffice. Meets Enjoying Outing City Park The veterans' reunion picnic took place in the City Park, was termed as having been highly successful," the afternoon team featuring many game sessions among the ex-servicemen, the evening highlighted by a moving, star-studded vaude-show. Weather was perfect for occasion, the day's heat being right" for the swimmers, the evening's coolness refreshing the performers and ex-GI soldiers. Bobby" Garabedian, local ex-exemple, began the evening's commencement with a hilarious comitit. When the laughing auction was finally calmed, an accline novelty act put on by the former president of the Improvement association (when the building was first planned), H. A. Schugart of Los Angeles, expressed regret in a letter, saying that he could not attend. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Conger, who are vacationing in Sequoia, also started the newspaper. Dr. Robert Semple became his partner being a skilled typesetter, editor and pressman in addition to being a doctor, lawyer and dentist. The newspaper sold for 12½ cents a copy, or $5 a year. It was comprised of four, two-column pages and its home was the second floor of the Customs House. Of Safety Lanes If all automobile drivers were to observe the state ruling that a safety zone should be recognized when a pedestrian is crossing, there would be a lot more happy families and less aching hearts. How many times has a person been seen to stand squarely in the middle of a safety zone, while two continuous lines of speeding cars coming from both directions pass him with inches to spare? How often has one car stopped in observance of this ruling only to have another pass him and hit the surprised pedestrian? Here is a list of license plate numbers taken at odd intervals for the past two days. They represent the drivers who have been courteous, considerate, and most of all, law-abiding enough to slacken their speed and come to a full stop for the pedestrian crossing in a safety zone. 1N2234, 7R5527, 5N6178, 7S3688, 1E3547, 37B641, 5B6886, M3072, 8R6908 and 6R9491. The Anaheim Gazette congratulates you for the service you have performed in the interest of public safety. May you always live up to this unexpected reputation given to you by this chance observation. Olive Civic Center Mortgage Burns Paid For in Full; An $8000 indebtedness bond was placed on a silver tray in Olive last Thursday, representing the last money owed on the Olive Civic center. L. A. Bortz, master of ceremonies, stepped forward and struck a match. With an impressive flourish, which matched the tense air of the many witnesses to the rite, he set the bond ablaze. Seconds later the paper was little more than ashes. Assisting Bortz were Ben Gleker, Harry Riehl and John Maag, who were members of the Olive grammar school board when the civic center was planned ten years ago as a community project. The former president of the Improvement association (when the building was first planned), H. A. Schugart of Los Angeles, expressed regret in a letter, saying that he could not attend. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Conger, who are vacationing in Sequoia, also started the newspaper. The type for this paper was found in an old Spanish mission. Since there is no letter "W" in the Spanish alphabet, the publishers found the job of printing an English-language newspaper with Spanish type somewhat difficult. They attempted to explain to their public that "vve must use tvvo V's." They added further on that "our paper is that for vvrapping segars." Its policy was for "liberty under the law, freedom of speech and of the press, religious tolerance and the promotion of the public welfare." Governor Warren maintains that today, the importance of these principals has not diminished. In his proclamation he emphasized that the place of the newspapers in a democracy is one of opportunity for service. "In them," he said, "is reposed the confidence of the people that they will report the truth, fearlessly interpret it and fight corruption and oppression." Colton and Semple continued as joint owners until April 17, 1847, when Colton returned to the East, apparently dismissing all thoughts of California and the newspaper he helped start. Semple remained alone as its publisher. Assisting Bortz were Ben Gleker, Harry Riehl and John Maag, who were members of the Olive grammar school board when the civic center was planned ten years ago as a community project. The former president of the Improvement association (when the building was first planned), H. A. Schugart of Los Angeles, expressed regret in a letter, saying that he could not attend Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Conger, who are vacationing in Sequoia, also expressed their regrets by mail for not being present. The National Anthem was played by Jimmy Bradford on the trombone. When the bond burning was completed he played "taps." More than 150 people attended a picnic which was given by the Olive Improvement association prior to the bond ceremonies. The bond issue of $8000 was Olive's share of the $80,000 building project sponsored jointly by the Works Progress administration and the Olive school district. The new meeting place is composed of a large banquet room capable of seating 400 people and an auditorium which can also be used as a basketball court. There is also a large kitchen and several smaller kitchens which accompany meeting rooms for smaller gatherings. TECHNOCRACY INC. TO PRESENT SPEAKER Following a lecture tour of Canada and the United States, A. A. Milligan, authorized speaker for Technocracy Inc., is scheduled to present a series of lectures in Los Angeles and adjacent cities during the month of August. Organization R. D. 11833-11834, in Los Angeles, is proud to present Mr. Milligan to the public on Thursday evening, August 22, in Patriotic Hall, 1816 South Figueroa street, Los Angeles, at 8 p.m. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. WALTER COLTON C.N.P.A. Inc., Service He moved the "Californian" to San Francisco, which was called Yerba Buena at the time, in May, 1847, and it continued as a weekly until December, 1848, when it was absorbed by the "California Star." Following is a statement of policy which guided this first newspaper. Governor Warren asserts that the example set by the two pioneers, Semple and Colton, has been an inspiration to the editors and publishers of today. PROSPECTUS This is the first paper ever published in California and though issued upon a small sheet, is intended it shall contain matter that will be read with interest. The principles which will govern us in con- (Continued on Page 2)