anaheim-gazette 1946-11-14

COLONY QUIPS In the late election Jim Farquhar, Huntington Beach newspaperman, was defeated by Clyde Watson for the office of State Senator. This was Jim's first campaign. It was one of many for Clyde. Jim wrote down his impressions of this maiden political effort and we thought that any prospective future candidate might enjoy reading them: —POST ELECTION thoughts of a first campaign candidate embrace surprise because the contest was so free from those disagreeable personalities a novice expects. Considerable credit is due on that score to the masterly piloting of Jack Wallace, slightly smarter than a tree full of owls. His quick mind moves in and out among the political shoals with graceful ease and unerring timing. The fact that the candidate from the coast line did not get enough votes to be elected, in no wise detracts from a clean campaign, honorably directed by a fine gentleman and we do mean John C. Wallace. An objective analysis of the returns, with all considerations weighed, reveals a creditable performance, no regrets, and no detraction from the fine vote getting ability of the winner. The finest satisfaction derived by the writer of these lines in addition to the making of many new friends, is due to the splendid testimonial-vote given by the home folks who knew about all there was to know about the candidate from Huntington Beach. A newspaper man who has trained himself to put his thoughts in writing, did not respond to the job of public speak- ANAH VOLUME LXXVI OCTOBER REPORTS GIVEN TO CITY COUNCIL AT TUESDAY SESSION Stormy weather proved no obstacle to Anaheim's city council as members convened for their weekly meeting in order to review October reports as submitted by officers of the various city departments. Another request was submitted to the council in regard to the baseball diamond at the city park "Heffron Field" in honour of the late Jimmie Heffron, veteran newspaperman of the city. The request, asked by the local post of the Veterans of Foreign wars, is the fourth one received by the council to date. Other requests were also submitted by the local American Legion post, the "Ike" Waltons and the 20-30 club. The council is in the process of inaugurating a study of costs relative to the improving of East Santa Ana street. According to City Clerk Charles Griffith, the board of supervisors will be requested to immediately consider the widening and improving of this street so that traffic may be carried through the city without undue delay. Joining of the Anaheim-Olive roads may be the final result of this improvement campaign. TIMBER! The age-old maxim admitting so blithed that "Your Will Be Served" still holds true in Anaheim, but not the extent of handing free lumber. Local patrolmen were derided this week to keep eye peeled for any your sters removing the lot sticks placed in fresh drilled holes in the sidewalk to be used for parking meters. The sticks, serving a warning to passers-present a temptation in surest form to all young makers. To date, there have been no kites seen flying abo- The finest satisfaction derived by the writer of these lines in addition to the making of many new friends, is due to the splendid testimonial-vote given by the home folks who knew about all there was to know about the candidate from Huntington Beach. A newspaper man who has trained himself to put his thoughts in writing, did not respond to the job of public speaking with a barrel full of confidence and the results were often laborious as well as halting. It is the price voters pay who, despite the certain knowledge that they are about to be bored, will not exercise the effort to command their legs to take them some place else. With a few exceptions, the voters did not seem to care particularly who was elected to the state senate, and most of them did not know who was running. Of those who were paying attention, the attitude most baffling to the candidate was the oft repeated one that he must get around more and see more people. As he was already in a constant state of locomotion the admonition could be puzzling until analyzed. If circulating in the south half of the county the advice would be to circulate more in the north half, and if the candidate started to move around in the north half he would be told if he were smart he would hustle back and see those boys in the south half. All very confusing. Cockeyed rumors and groundless tales we had been led to suppose were part of the fun did not materialize, much to our disappointment, as the life of a county editor can be colorless at best, and a few figments of somebody's imagination involving dark adventures in moral turpitude might have gone a long way to clothe a drab figure with exciting glamour. The most amusing crack heard by this participant in the campaign, was made by a Santa Ana gentleman who loves anonymity, but forgets more about politics in a day than most of the professional politicians learn all their lives. He said the guys who never fooled anybody very long but themselves, were the ones who went around with Elliott signs on their cars and Musick cards in their pockets. Contact with the press was gratifying. With 29 papers in the inaugurating a study of costs relative to the improving of East Santa Ana street. According to City Clerk Charles Griffith, the board of supervisors will be requested to immediately consider the widening and improving of this street so that traffic may be carried through the city without undue delay. Joining of the Anaheim-Olive roads may be the final result of this improvement campaign. The resolution passed by the council requesting a survey of youth agencies and their services in Orange county was received by the State of California Youth Authority. The authority agreed to detail a group of specialists to the county shortly after January 1, 1947, in order that this survey may be conducted. Two variances were granted at the meeting. The first, granted to M. L. Todd, approved the construction of a service station on the corper of Broadway and Lemon street. The second, a variance to zoning restrictions, was granted to Mrs. Claudina F. Clark, permitting the remodeling of her residence at 420 East Center street into a "Spanish Kitchen". Meals will be served at this establishment to private parties, families and various clubs and organizations. The city's expenditures for the period between October 15-31 amounted to $30,744.56. Balance in the general fund as of November 1 totalled $50,821.48. As of October 31, the total funds in the treasury amounted to $165,706.92. The city judge handled 352 cases. Total amount of money collected in fines amounted to $3,602 including $2,977 collected under the Motor Vehicle department and $625.00 under city ordinances. Police officers made 70 arrests, including 37 for intoxication and 11 for drunk driving. Traffic citations amounted to 441. Robert G. Spencer, city poundmaster, reported that 30 dogs and 43 cats were captured and impounded during October. "One deer head was found and disposed of", he said. As of November 1, business licenses collected added up to $617.40. All delinquent licenses have now been paid and accounted for according to the city collector. The Public Service department deposited $52,173.88 in the treasury during October on light, water, power and sanitation charges. During October there were 51 Local patrolmen were ordered this week to keep eye peeled for any young sters removing the lost sticks placed in freshly drilled holes in the sidewalk to be used for parking meters. The sticks, serving a warning to passers-present a temptation in surest form to all young makers. To date, there have been no kites seen flying about the city. The sticks? There were all chopped up nicely and stuffed into the holes. Valencia Market Remains Steady As Season Closes The Valencia orange market remained steady through the end ending November 9 with sales prevailing. As there are a few cars left to move from deteriorated areas, the Valencia ship season was considered closed. Most of these cars will remain within California. Returns from Florida continue lower during the week with averaging exactly $2.00 a box low California Valencia prices Florida sales volume, however was almost three times than the California movement. Aeral supply of Florida fruit will be expected with shipments about 2100 cars weekly, although the southern state is limiting its mentions to 252s and larger U Number Two grades or better. For the week ending November 9, Texas orange shipments will approximately 450 cars and expected that the same vol will move from there by the end of the following week. Slight gains were indicated: the lemon market for that year with sales approximately the same as the week before. Small increases and off-quality continue to play in the market, but good sizes are selling well. An increase of colds and flu strengthen the market, however with cold weather just around corner. Italian lemons are being imported into Canada for the first time in many years, with eight cars ordered for the Toronto territory priced at $4.85 delivered. When more Italian fruit will be delivered in Canada will largely by this participant in the campaign, was made by a Santa Ana gentleman who loves anonymity, but forgets more about politics in a day than most of the professional politicians learn all their lives. He said the guys who never fooled anybody very long but themselves, were the ones who went around with Elliott signs on their cars and Musick cards in their pockets. Contact with the press was gratifying. With 29 papers in the county, the editors of only three expressed a preference for the opponent of the member of their own craft, and even these were modified by friendly comments about their fellow newspaper man. From this position on through a perfectly legitimate neutrality, editorial attitude extended up to an out and out personal support by a surprisingly large percentage of all the publishers. He did however learn a lesson in news values. Having his picture taken with a gridiron great of a famous team, seemed like a cute idea. He even had the mat cast with type heading and caption copy to save newspapers the trouble. Only one paper out of twenty-nine in the county used the mat. The writer was alone in his belief that the shot was a timely sports feature in the middle of the football season. The trouble was the hero on the other end of the handshake, who broke records which still stand, did his stuff in 1899 and 1900. It seems that only a few grandpas care who made the touchdowns that long ago. The next picture sent out for newspaper consideration by this publicity hound, will include a bathing beauty almost as easy on the eyes as the one which made Mayor Ted Bartlett of Huntington Beach famous. We live and learn. Elected Officials To Greet Public Santa Ana's post of the American Legion has invited the Orange County Republican Central committee to present the elected officials at an open-to-the-public meeting today, November 14, 8:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 313 North Birch street, Santa Ana. Officials who stated that they will be able to attend include Lieutenant Governor Goodwin J. Knight, Congressman John Phillips, State Senator Clyde Watson, and Assemblymen Sam Collins and Earl Stanley. Governor Earl Warren, Attorney General Fred Howser, U.S. Senator William F. Knowland and other congressmen have been invited. Refreshments will be served. Go to Church Sunday! ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1946 GIVEN TO CITY DAY SESSION Circle to Anaheim's city council meeting in the council chambers in order to review the reports of the various city departments. The council in regard to naming "Heffron Field" in honor of Timber! The age-old maxim admitting so blithly that "Youth Will Be Served" still holds true in Anaheim, but not to the extent of handing out free lumber. Local patrolmen were ordered this week to keep an eye peeled for any youngsters removing the long sticks placed in freshly-trimmed holes in the sidewalks to be used for parking meters. The sticks, serving as warning to passers-by, present a temptation in its earliest form to all young kite makers. To date, there have been no kites seen flying above. Banquet Honors Scouting Trainees At Elks' Hall Scoutmasters and laymen who completed the Basic Scoutmaster Training course conducted by the Northern Orange County council were given a banquet as a climax to their training period last Thursday evening at the Elks' Hall in Anaheim. Council President E. Steffenson highlighted the evening with a talk giving special recognition to the wives of the scoutmasters. J. Francis Addy, chairman of the dinner program, called upon R. M. Seamans, council commissioner, to speak on the formation of a "Scoutmasters' Round Table". Tex Middleton, council vice-president, awarded certificates of course completion. Those receiving awards for leadership training as well as basic training included E. Alva Straw, R. M. Seamans, Roy B. Hill, J. Francis Addy, Eldon Knaus and Harold Lang. Recognition for basic training went to Alan Collier, Merton E. Hill Jr., Don Franklin, C. W. Kohlenberger, Frank C. Taylor, Thomas E. Harrison Jr., Donald Police Receive Written 'Orchids' From City C. of C. Members of the local police received a letter of thanks and congratulations from the city Chamber of Commerce for their fine cooperation and able assistance to Del Wilkinson, parade marshal of the Hallowe'en festival. Included in the letter also, were "orchids" to officers of nearby communities and to Carl Krueger of Orange for the aid and cooperation rendered during the day and evening festivities. "Based upon the excellent teamwork received this year, we look forward to the 24th Hallowe'en festival in 1947. It will be bigger and better than ever." The letter was signed by R. J. Rossberg, president of the Chamber; E. W. Moeller, secretary-treasurer; and Del Wilkinson, parade marshal. Tonner Canyon to Be Scene of Big Scout Camporee A six room house below Joseph Lemon of Euclid approximately 100 years old Broadway, received damages by fire last Sunday, ed losses amounting to $150. According to word received the county fire station located at Orange, it was given at 5:12 p.m. by bors of Lemon. Two engraved the county headquarters with the volunteer emeritus West Anaheim answered, the scene of the fire in save a 1946 Ford truck, garage and a pumphouse Property saved was estimated $3,500, after slightly more a half hour's fighting. Reports gathered from es indicate that the blaze by an explosion of two fuel tanks located at the house, but this was firmed by station officials men agree that "some cooking fuel certainly 'lead it really couldn't be called plosion". Local patrolmen were ordered this week to keep an ice peeled for any youngsters removing the long sticks placed in freshly-rilled holes in the sidewalks to be used for parking meters. The sticks, serving as a warning to passers-by, present a temptation in its earliest form to all young kite makers. To date, there have been no kites seen flying above the city. The sticks? They were all chopped up nicely and stuffed into the holes. Valencia Market remains Steady as Season Closes The Valencia orange market reopened steadily through the week beginning November 9 with light prevailing. As there are only two cars left to move from scat areas, the Valencia shipping line was considered closed. All of these cars will move in California. Turna from Elviria continued during the week with prices ranging exactly $2.00 a box between California Valencia prices. Sales volume, however, almost three times that of California movement. A lib-supply of Florida fruit may expected with shipments of at 2100 cars weekly, although southern state is limiting ships to 252s and larger U. S. rubber two grades or better. For the week ending November Texas orange shipments were approximately 450 cars and it is expected that the same volume move from there by the end of the following week. Right gains were indicated in lemon market for that week sales approximately the same week before. Small sizes off-quality continue to plague market, but good sizes and sizes are selling well. An increase of colds and flu may begin the market, however, cold weather just around thirteen Italian lemons are being imported to Canada for the first time many years, with eight cars on sale for the Toronto territory and at $4.85 delivered. Whether Italian fruit will be delivered in Canada will largely de- Tex Middleton, council vice-president, awarded certificates of course completion. Those receiving awards for leadership training as well as basic training included E. Alva Straw, R. M. Seamans, Roy B. Hill, J. Francis Addy, Eldon Knaus and Harold Lang. Recognition for basic training went to Alan Collier, Merton E. Hill Jr., Don Franklin, C. W. Kohlenberger, Frank C. Taylor, Thomas E. Harrison Jr., Donald G. Knowlton, P. S. Arnold, C. R. Allen, Dean Holzgraffe, Harold e. Browning, E. G. Lacey, Gordon E. Allen and F. Bowling. A motion picture named "The Scout Trail to Citizenship" concluded the program. The following were present, in addition to those receiving awards: Mrs. Frank Taylor, Hollis H. Knowlton, Mrs. Roy Hill, Mrs. Francis Addy, Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Taylor, V. W. Lee, Robert Cochran, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Cuthbert, Ben Howell, Nathaniel Norton, Miss Holland, Mrs. E. Hill Jr., Mrs. Alva Straw, Mr. Stolls, Mrs. Gordon E. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Tex Middleton, Mr. E. Steffenson, Lloyd H. Paxton, and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Moller. REV. AND MRS. SAVILLE GREET NEW DAUGHTER A special occasion for Rev., and Mrs. John Saville was Mrs. Saville's recent return with Miss Deborah Elizabeth Saville, new addition to the family. Little Deborah arrived October 29 at St Vincent's hospital, Los Angeles, tipping the scales at seven pounds and seven ounces. Impatiently waiting to greet her little sister was Miss Susan Ann, the Saville's petite two and one-half year-old daughter. Rev. Saville is the pastor of St Michael's Episcopal church of this city. THE letter was signed by R. J. Rossberg, president of the Chamber; E. W. Moeller, secretary-treasurer; and Del Wilkinson, parade marshal. Tonner Canyon to Be Scene of Big Scout Camporee The Northern Orange County council of the Boy Scouts of America is preparing for the 1946 annual camporee, which will take place in the wilds of Tonner canyon next Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16. All local troops are planning to attend. The camporee, which is an exhibition of scout camping technique as practiced by the regular troop as a whole unit and operating by patrols of the troop, will serve to raise the standards of scout camping skills. Many outdoor contest projects will take place including a knot tying relay, water boiling contest, fire building and pack lifting. In addition to the projects mentioned each troop will be judged according to appearance, camping ability, preparedness and fellowship. At the conclusion of the camporee, certificates will be awarded to each troop that meets camporee standards. ORANGE GIRL ADDRESSES ANAHEIM STUDENTS TODAY Miss Betsy Taylor, high school/student of Orange, delegate to the Junior Red Cross national convention which convened in Philadelphia last June, presented a resume of the conference activities at an Assembly at Anaheim Union high school at 9:30 o'clock this morning, Thursday, followed by a similar resume at Fremont Junior high school. COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS TO HOLD Annual Ball at Balboa Nov. 22 Growers Welcoming Heavy Rain as Aid to Irrigation The butcher, the baker or candlestick maker certain a lot to say about this rainstorm, but no matter they said, Mr. Farmer and Orange-grower receive garage and a pumphouse Property saved was estimated $3,500 after slightly more a half hour's fighting. Reports gathered from es indicate that the blazes by an explosion of two fuel tanks located at the house, but this was firmed by station officials men agree that "some cooking fuel certainly 'leaves it really couldn't be called plosion'". Aside from the blazes fire officials declared that gines, on reaching the turf the scene, had difficulty ing through the dense or onlookers. Contributions Chest Fund Land Less than $1,000 was given ward Anaheim's Community drive this week, according Reverend H. G. Schmel cretary-treasurer of the committee. Latest gains toward the $28,665 amount to $17,285 ing a total of $11,383 still donated before the drive called a success. Meanwhile, chairman fund drive Mayor Charles son, ordered a house-to-house vault made in order to have gradual climb to success. "The Community Chest does some of the most important tions of a city", said Mayor Son in an interview year. "The Chest adds the S Army, the Girl Scouts, Boy United Service Orang Catholic Welfare, Young Christian association, You men's association and the Age Canteen. Your sons daughters are members of these organizations helping them and you're yourself by giving generously cause. Our quiten been set at $28,665 and this will go on until this man been reached." Featuring a galaxy of stars headed by Imogene Lynn, vocalist, Frankie Saputo and his orchestra will again offer the music for the annual benefit ball of the Orange County Peace Officers Association at Rendezvous Ballroom, Balboa, Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Staged annually for the benefit of member law enforcement groups throughout the county. General Chairman Jack L. Casey, Santa Ana police department, assisted by George Pletts, central committee chairman, of the Laguna Beach police department, promises to exceed all previous efforts in an evening of diversified entertainment. Tickets this year are priced at $1.25 each or $2.50 per couple, including tax. Tickets are available at all law enforcement headquarters throughout the county or from other committee members comprised of R. L. Morris, California Highway Patrol, Richard Bradley, Santa Ana police department, Harry Lace, Newport Beach police department, Roger Sherman, Anaheim police department, and Herman Pause, State Board of Equalization, Santa Ana. Departing this year from previous custom, committee members will stage the benefit without the aid of outside agencies. Proceeds of the ball are devoted to sickness and death benefits of association members. Mayor Harry Hall of Laguna Beach purchases the first ticket for the annual Peace Officers Ball from George Pletts, central chairman, in above picture. ZETTE ER 14, 1946 Eight Pages NUMBER 3 Lemon Residence Receives Major Damages by Fire A six room house belonging to Joseph Lemon of Euclid avenue, approximately 100 years south of Broadway, received major damages by fire last Sunday, estimated losses amounting to $7,500. According to word received from the county fire station headquarters located at Orange, the alarm was given at 5:12 p.m. by neighbors of Lemon. Two engines from the county headquarters along with the volunteer engines of West Anaheim answered, reaching the scene of the fire in time to save a 1946 Ford truck, Lemon's garage and a pumphouse nearby. Property saved was estimated at $3,500, after slightly more than a half hour's fighting. Reports gathered from witnesses indicate that the blaze was fed by an explosion of two Butane fuel tanks located at the side of the house, but this was not confirmed by station officials. Firemen agree that "some sort of cooking fuel certainly 'let go' but it really couldn't be called an explosion". MRS. A. J. SCHUTTE FATALLY INJURED IN HEAD-ON CRASH One of Anaheim's most beloved citizens, Mrs. Adolph J. (Esther) Schutte, 50, of Rt. 4, box 77A, was fatally injured last Sunday evening and her husband and daughter Murjorie, 17, received severe lacerations and bruises as the result of a head-on collision between their car and a vehicle driven by Arthur Perez, 21, of 324 South Vine street, Anaheim. California Highway Patrol reports show that the Schuttes were driving on East Santa Ana street, one quarter of a mile west of Placentia avenue and east of Anaheim when the car driven by Perez struck them head-on. Officers claim that Perez had been weaving back and forth on the highway just before the collision, citing him on charges ofmanslaughter and driving while intoxicated. He was taken to the Onange County hospital for treatment of cuts on the forehead. Schutte and his daughter were removed to the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. Extent of Schutte's injuries included severe cuts about the head and body, a deep laceration above the left knee and many bruises. Miss Schutte sustained many cuts and bruises, severe body burns and seven of her teeth were knocked out. garage and a pumphouse nearby. Property saved was estimated at $3,500, after slightly more than a half hour's fighting. Reports gathered from witnesses indicate that the blaze was fed by an explosion of two Butane fuel tanks located at the side of the house, but this was not confirmed by station officials. Firemen agree that "some sort of cooking fuel certainly 'let go' but it really couldn't be called an explosion". Aside from the blaze itself, fire officials declared that the engines, on reaching the turnoff to the scene, had difficulty in weaving through the dense orowds of unlookers. Contributions to Chest Fund Lag Less than $1,000 was given toward Anaheim's Community Chest drive this week, according to the Reverend H. G. Schmelzer, secretary-treasurer of the drive committee. Latest gains toward the goal of 28,665 amount to $17,282, leaving a total of $11,383 still to be donated before the drive can be called a success. Meanwhile, chairman of the fund drive, Mayor Charles Pearson, ordered a house-to-house canvass made in order to hasten the gradual climb to success. "The Community Chest cares for some of the most important functions of a city", said Mayor Pearson in an interview yesterday. The Chest aids the Salvation Army, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, United Service Orangization, Catholic Welfare, Young Men's Christian association, Young Women's association and the "Teen Age Canteen. Your sons and daughters are members of some of these organizations. You're helping them and you're helping yourself by giving generously to this worthy cause. Our-quota has been set at $28,665 and the drive will go on until this mark has been reached." Growers Welcome Heavy Rain as Aid to Irrigation The butcher, the baker and the endlestick maker certainly had lot to say about this week's instorm, but no matter what they said, Mr. Farmer and Mr. range-grower received the Vard W. Hannum, city engineer, reported yesterday that installation of the city's new parking meters will be delayed until a let-up occurs in the present streak of rainy weather. "We expect to install about 400 parking meters in the city," he declared. "They will be placed along Center street from Olive to Helena. On Clementine street they will extend from Oak street to the alley north of Center street. Lemon street will get its share of meters also, stretching from Chestnut street to Chartress. On Los Angeles street they will extend from Broadway to Chartres street. On North Clementine, North Emily and North Philadelphia the meters will be placed from Center street to the first alley north of the starting point." With the advent of sunny weather again, it will take no more than two days for the final holes to be drilled in the sidewalks. In less than a week the meters will be placed and ready for service. Charge will be one cent for every 12 minutes and five cents for every hour, effective from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. There will be no parking charge on Sundays and holidays. Layout plans for the meter system were made by the city engineer's office. Employees of the street department are handling installation and Noble Dwyer, installation supervisor of the Park-Meter company of Oklahoma City, is company representative supervising the placement. Annual Banquet For 'Ike' Waltons Plans for the annual Anaheim Izaac Walton banquet were off to a flying start as members gathered for a special meeting at the home of Rusty Roquet, 824 North Helena street, last Tuesday evening. President Octave Rouquet wielded the gavel. The affair will be staged on December 4 at the Olive Civic auditorium at 6:30 o'clock, it was decided. Tickets for the banquet, to which all members and their wives are invited, may be procured at Monte Webb's Barber shop. Chief chef will be Bud Paschall. Art Heinlein, secretary, is the general chairman in charge of tickets and a special program. "Highly presentable" door prizes will be awarded, club spokesmen revealed. Sunny Cal... Growers Welcome Heavy Rain as Aid to Irrigation The butcher, the baker and the handiest maker certainly had lot to say about this week's instorm, but no matter what they said, Mr. Farmer and Mr. Orange-grower received the heavy showers with great deight. Last year at this time, only a half-inch of rainfall was recorded in the rain gauge at the City Power plant. Results of this week's storm added 3.37 inches to the gauge readings, bringing the season's total to 4.83 inches! The past 24 hours alone, from a.m. yesterday until 8 a.m. today, the readings jumped nearly a inch, or .86, to be exact. With terra firma thoroughly baked in these parts, little or no irrigation will be needed for while. As far as damage went, it was negligible. One of two ownings were ripped by the wind; a flapping awning shattered a square foot or so of the black mass front panelling of Jackson's drug store, 237 East Center street; and a small sign or two, whipped by the wind, breezed to parts unknown. Public utilities and telephone service proceeded with no interruption. A sleepless Wednesday night was reported by several persons, slightly awed by the under and lightning. LEAVE FOR CONVENTION Miss Gertrude Montgomery and her sister, of Balboa left last Saturday for Jackson, Miss., where they will attend the United Daughters of the Confederacy national convention. They expect to return to their beach home some time in December. Olive Civic auditorium at 6:30 o'clock, it was decided. Tickets for the banquet, to which all members and their wives are invited, may be procured at Monte Webb's Barber shop. Chief chef will be Bud Paschall. Art Heinlein, secretary, is the general chairman in charge of tickets and a special program. "Highly presentable" door prizes will be awarded, club spokesmen revealed. Sunny Cal... Clouds Rain, described in Webster's dictionary as "water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere", descended with a vengeance on the city this week, turning the main streets into bodies of swishing waterways and several local cellars (or more) into built-in fishponds, minus the fish, of course. Rain is mentioned in Roget's Pocket Thesaurus as "a shower, a drizzle, a cloudburst and a downpour". Many local residents prefer calling Anaheim's precipitation "a downpour". One fellow slipped while trying to wade across Center street, and he invented a new name. Rain ... whenever people in India see it raining they call it a "monsoon". A monsoon is a seasonal downpour that strikes with the regularity of a clock. Rain in Anaheim occurs: (1) When you're half-way between home and the office. (2) When you are fixing flat tires. (3) When you are standing on a "nylon line". Rain in southern California? Wait a minute, that's impossible! Of interest to local 20-30 club members is the Education meet to be staged in San Diego December 7 and 8. It is expected that the club's new officers, to be elected from among the nominees, December 3, will attend. 4-H Members End Special Week With Ceremony A junior leadership ceremony at the Fremont school in Anaheim culminated the National Achievement Week activities of the Orange County 4-H club members on Saturday evening, November 9. The Agricultural Extension Service and 4-H club Council is sponsoring a leadership project to enable older club members to become more effective leaders and to direct their efforts toward assistance to younger club members. Twelve older 4-H members became junior leaders in a colorful ceremony, accepting the duties and responsibilities given to them in a charge by H. W. Longfellow of the Agricultural Extension Service. Mary Jane Beavers led the group in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and William Rosedale led the group in the 4-H club pledge. Members becoming 4-H junior leaders were Avery Poling, William Rosedale of Yorba Linda; Richard Cramer, Loara; Mary Jane Adams, Villa Park; Jim Porterfield, Westminster; Barbara Ellott, Rosemary Boose, Melba Fay Davis, West Orange; Nancy Bascom, Shari Gustafson, Tustin; Marjorie Berlin, Alamitos; and Mary Jane Beavers, Magnolia. Please phone your local, society or personal news items to the Gazette. Call 2208.