anaheim-gazette 1946-12-26

COLONY QUIPS This time of year when we commemorate the birth of Him who had the profoundest effect on human relationships of anyone in history, it might be well to take a bit of stock in our own thinking. It surely would be well to carry out some of His teachings in our activities for the coming year. You all have heard and know one or two of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, one, that you should love one another, and, two, that you should do unto others as you would they should do unto you. From a practical everyday standpoint there is enough in those two statements to change the whole course of the world and all human relationships. Of course, if they are used simply as platitudes and not acted upon and lived by each day no good will come of them. Some people say that the great Christian Church in all its sects and branches has not done too good a job in the sense that it has not stopped wars and other crimes of man against man. It has not been the Church that has failed but the people the Church has sought, so zealously to teach, who have failed. We as human beings are too prone to see the mote in the other fellow's eye and miss entirely the gleam in our own. Yes, we humans have not grown much of a veneer of civilization over our raw animal dispositions. We have the guideposts set out plainly before us in the teachings of Him whose birthday we are now celebrating. They must function in our own minds, hearts and everyday living to be of any effect. The place to start is in your own Orange Growers Receive Final Pay of Season Final payments were distributed to all growers last week who marketed their fruits through the Granada Packing House. For the Valencia oranges handled over the 1946 season, the average was $2.64 per field box net to the growers at the packing house. The records showed that the returns amounted to a 17 per cent increase over the 1945 season on a per box basis. The past season's crop was 37 per cent less than the abnormally large 1945 season on a per acre basis. This indicates that the 1946 season was just about normal. The fruit picked shows a very small percentage from the Placentia and Tutin areas where the fruit was fairly large in comparison to the bulk of the fruit handled at this house. Of the fruit handled through the house, 56.3 per cent was sizes 344 and 392, and by-products. The balance, or 43.7 percent, was size 288 and larger, indicating that the fruit was smaller than believed by the industry at the beginning. Governor Asks For Raise In State Gas Tax At a press conference, Governor Earl Warren recommended an increase in the three-cents per gallon state gasoline tax as a means of financing the much-needed modernization of California's highway system. The Governor asserted that "every delay in the expansion of our highway system will mean greater loss of life, more serious injuries and retardation of the business, industrial and agricultural development of California." A special session of the Legislature will be called by Warren for January 13, in order to permit early action on the highway problem. The Governor pointed out that California's gasoline tax is among the lowest in the country and that most states collect from four to seven cents per gallon from gasoline sales. He declared that highway users should pay according to the use they make of the highways and in accordance with how the cost of construction is influenced by their particular class of traffic. "By that I mean that the big, heavy vehicles should be avoided." We as human beings are too prone to see the mote in the other fellow's eye and miss entirely the gleam in our own. Yes, we humans have not grown much of a veneer of civilization over our raw animal dispositions. We have the guideposts set out plainly before us in the teachings of Him whose birthday we are now celebrating. They must function in our own minds, hearts and everyday living to be of any effect. The place to start is in your own mind. Your God-given conscience will tell you what is right or wrong. It will tell you to listen and act upon the words of the men who are trying to teach you His word. Get out of the mob who cried, "crucify Him." New Year's Day is so useful an occasion, so handy for a lot of things, that it is the only holiday observed around the entire world by people of every race, creed and clime. Every man Jack of us makes so many mistakes in any given year, and fails to make good on so many resolutions of accomplishment and conduct bravely entered into at its beginning, that when December wears away he can't help rejoicing at the prospect of a fresh clean start. To be sure, New Year's Day is a reminder that one more twelvemonth of life is used up, and the future store, uncertain at best, is dwindling. Yet even such reflection is not without its dash of consolation at times—say if a man has just had a tiff with the wife, dropped a double sawbuck on a sauntering nag, discovered his car battery is dead and he can't get a new one, and been informed by his medical adviser that his teeth must come out. However it all may add up philosophically, the world just has to have the lift of that fresh start once per annum. The Jewish New Year is one of the most ancient. The ancient Egyptians began their year on September 21, the Greeks on June 21. The Chinese have another day. Probably so do the Hottentots, for all we know. Apparently it isn't the calendar date that matters particularly—it's the principle of the thing. And so, in the positive conviction that the institution of this holiday is a very fine thing, and the hope that 1947 will be a 365-day series of successes and good breaks, we wish to one and all normal. The fruit picked shows a very small percentage from the Placenta and Tutin areas where the fruit was fairly large in comparison to the bulk of the fruit handled at this house. Of the fruit handled through the house, 56.3 per cent was sizes 344 and 392, and by-products. The balance, or 43.7 percent, was size 288 and larger, indicating that the fruit was smaller than believed by the industry at the beginning of the season. Frank Belmont, owner and operator, predicts that the coming season will be another good year for the growers despite the fact that dark clouds appear on the horizon. He advises, and is confident, that the growers will do all they can to grow better size fruit "because after two years of small sizes, the consuming public is crying very loudly for a larger size orange." Robber Slashes Shop Window; Steals Six Radios One of this most brazen robberies ever to be accomplished in the city of Anaheim occurred during the wee hours of Christmas morning when a person or group of persons smashed through a plate glass window of the Radio Electronic and Engineering company at 117 East Center street and escaped with six radios. According to Donald D. Britton, co-owner of the company with Henry Neyenhuis, the robbery was discovered by the police between the hours of six and eight a.m. The thief had apparently used a large, heavy object to smash through the window, as nearly all of the glass had been broken. Splinters of the glass, because of the force of the blow, were pushed into a large console radio that was left by the thief. Britton believes that it is entirely possible that each of the stolen radios will be cut up and perhaps even smashed. Total value of the merchandise stolen amounts to $298.15 and property damages, $294.50. Listed, were four Gilfillan table models and two portables, one a Jefferson-Travis and the other a Gilfillan. All of the property damaged and merchandise stolen was fully insured by the First Security problem. The Governor pointed out that California's gasoline tax is among the lowest in the country and that most states collect from four to seven cents per gallon from gasoline sales. He declared that highway users should pay according to the use they make of the highways and in accordance with how the cost of construction is influenced by their particular class of traffic. "By that I mean that the big, heavy vehicle should be required to pay much more than the little passenger car. When it comes to taxing trucks, we should get rid of discriminatory features of taxation and require all large trucks to pay their way, regardless of the type of their operation." Local Aerie of Eagles To Attend Regional Meeting Headed by secretary Doyne E. Morris of Anaheim Aerie No. 2401, a large delegation of local officers and members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will take part in a Western Regional Meeting and brilliant Invitations San Francisco, Sunday, January 12; honoring high national officers of the society. The conclave will be participated in by delegations from California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. M. L. Brown of Springfield, Ohio, national managing organizer of the Eagles' order will head the group of national dignitaries to be feted at the conference. Other national officers to be honored are Grand National President James W. Bryan of Seattle., Wash., Junior Past Grand National President Edward Poss of Toledo, Ohio, National Editor and Past Grand National President Robert W. Hansen of Milwaukee, Wis., and Grand Trustee Supervisor Judge A. A. Scott of Los Angeles, California. With a million and a quarter members in the United States in 1945 and 112,000 Eagles in the California jurisdiction alone it is planned to initiate a major class of 2,000 candidates in the January 12 meeting and reception; according to co-chairman John F. McGowan and George A. Duddy of San Francisco. Every subordinate aerie in the California department will sponsor a delegation of candidates Small Business Men to Receive Advisory Service A comprehensive information service for the benefit of California small business men, present and prospective, is now being organized by the Bank of America. The new activity, which is called the Small Business Advisory Service, is being designed to provide a clearing house of information on local conditions as well as current trends and activities in retail and service fields. Resultant information will be made available in all the 300 California communities served by Bank of America branches. Last year, the Bank of America launched two new loan programs to meet credit needs of small business and returning war veterans. Bank of America term loans to business for capital purposes and GI business loans to veterans have already figured in thousands of small business ventures in the state. In previous years fire losses have reached a sharp peak only during December or January. During the past year, this peak has broadened out to include not only December, but January, February, March, April and May. Britton believes that it is entirely possible that each of the stolen radios will be cut up and perhaps even smashed. Total value of the merchandise stolen amounts to $298.15 and property damages, $294.50. Listed were four Gilfillan table models and two portables, one a Jefferson-Travis and the other a Gilfillan. All of the property damaged and merchandise stolen was fully insured by the First Security National Bank of Fullerton. Christmas Dinner Party for Lions More than 125 members of the Anaheim Lions club, their wives and children gathered for the annual Christmas dinner party at the Elks clubhouse last Thursday. Turkey and all the trimmings was featured on the menu. Lighted candles, red berries and evergreens decked the tables and were arranged throughout the banquet room. A program was presented featuring Gretchen and Gerie Glover, accordionists; Donna Reafsnyder, dancer; Charlene Schutz and her father Warren Schutz in a duet with Mrs. Schutz accompanying; Jo and Jan Critchfield, dance routine, and Jack Wilmore, trumpeter. A box of Christmas candy and nuts from Santa Claus was presented to each child attending following the program. ENTERTAIN CAROLERS Chancel choir members of the First Presbyterian Church were guests of Rev. and Mrs. Howard Congdon, following carolling around the city last Thursday. The group enjoyed a fellowship hour and refreshment period in the church manse. Brooklyn. N. Y., was once a separately chartered city. With a million and a quarter members in the United States in 1945 and 112,000 Eagles in the California jurisdiction alone it is planned to initiate a major class of 2,000 candidates in the January 12 meeting and reception; according to co-chairman John F. McGowan and George A. Duddy of San Francisco. Every subordinate aerie in the California department will sponsor a delegation of candidates for the ceremonial, to be conducted by national officers of the order. The exercises will be saged in Eagles' auditorium and building, 273 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, commencing at two p.m., Sunday afternoon, January 12. Following the ritualistic program, a reception and high jinks honoring National Managing Director M. L. Brown and his party will be staged in Eagles' assembly-hall. Reports will be made by the national officers on activities and achievements of the order in rehabilitation of war veterans' stabilization of post-war employment, old age pensions, adequate housing, health and welfare programs, and national, state and community projects. Several hundred wounded, disabled and ill war veterans, patients at the U.S. Veterans' Hospital, Fort Miley, San Francisco, were honored by San Francisco Eagles Tuesday evening, December 24, at a Christmas Eve good cheer visit through wards and rooms of the institution, distribution of gifts and remembrances and a big-time vaudeville and musical show in the hospital auditorium-recreation hall. William P. Kyne, General Manager of the California Jockey Club, Bay Meadows, noted for generous war charities and veterans' rehabilitation aid, fostered a Christmas Eve prevue of major screen features. Governor Asks Raise In Gas Tax less conference, Governor been recommended an in-the three-cents per gallon line tax as a means of the much-needed mod- of California's highway Governor asserted that day in the expansion of way system will mean less of life, more serious and retardation of the bus- industrial and agricultural part of California." A session of the Legislature called by Warren for 1943, in order to permit on the highway Governor pointed out that gasoline tax is among in the country and that it collect from four to per gallon from gasoHe declared that high- should pay according to any make of the highways ordinance with how the instruction is influenced particular class of traffic. I mean that the big, Sugar Stamp No. 53 Good January 1 Stamp No. 53 in the ration book will be good for five pounds of sugar on Wednesday, January 1, according to an announcement made by the office of temporary controls. The No. 53 stamp will be good from that date until April 30, it was added. Another stamp is expected to become valid for purchasing five pounds of sugar before No. 53 expires. Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson recently stated that more sugar is expected to be available in 1947, but the exact amount will depend strictly upon how much sugar is harvested. Orange County to Receive Greater Water Supply At a meeting composed of representatives from cities, public bodies, water users and others, called by the directors of the Orange County Water District recently, a resolution was passed extending an invitation to cities, both incorporated and unincorporated, agricultural water users, public bodies including the board Local Residents May File Income Tax Locally According to Harry C. Westover, Collector of Internal Revenue, residents of this city will be afforded an opportunity to file their 1946 federal income tax returns locally. Jack Smith and LeRoy Rowray, deputy collectors, will be stationed at the Chamber of Commerce office on January 27 and 28 from 8 a.m., to 4:30 p.m., daily. Farmers who are required to file original estimates of 1946 income may do so on these days. Others who will be required to file revised or amended estimates because their incomes last year exceeded their original estimates can also do so at this temporary office. The deadline for both original and revised estimates for 1946 returns is January 15. Any person who is able to file his 1946 final return by January 15, need not bother with estimated returns. This temporary office will be open again on February 27 and 28 for additional service to taxpayers in connection with their final 1946 returns and original. Lions Annual Party For Home School Children County children, permanently temporarily disabled were the honored guests of the Anahe Lions club at a festive anniv Christmas party at the Elks club house recently. The youngste who are under the supervision the county home teaching sch- plan gathered for a special par- gram, to visit Santa Claus and enjoy delectable refreshments. Santa had already been notified as to what each child desired in Christmas, a courtesy servi made possible by Mrs. Marri Dewey of Fullerton assisted by Mrs. Violet Irvine, teaching stu-members. Those in charge of arranging for the gifts and purchasing presents in cooperation with Lic members included Mesdames J Wilmore, Bob Coffin and Way Griggs. Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, was jovial Santa Claus presenting tha honorees with their gifts. High lighting the occasion was the hu-gaily decorated Christmas tree. Preceding the presentation gifts, students from the Margar Buttree studio interpreted instr- Governor pointed out that gasoline tax is among the country and that it collect from four to per gallon from gaso-He declared that high-should pay according to may make of the highways accordance with how the construction is influenced particular class of traffic. It mean that the big,icle should be required much more than the little car. When it comes to bills, we should get rid of story features of taxa-require all large trucks or way, regardless of their operation. Aerie of To Attend National Meeting by secretary Doyne E. Anaheim Aerie No. 2401, negation of local officers of the Fraternal Society will take part in Regional Meeting and California San Francisco, January 12; honoring final officers of the soci-clave will be partici-legations from Cal-levada, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. Brown of Springfield, final managing organizer res’ order will head the national dignitaries to the conference. Other officers to be honored National President Bryan of Seattle., prior Past Grand Nation-at Edward Poss of Tole-National Editor, and National President Hansen of Milwaukee, Grand Trustee Superior Scott of Los Angeles, million and a quarter in the United States in 112,000 Eagles in the jurisdiction alone. It is initiate a major class candidates in the January and reception; accord-o-chairman John F. and George A. Duddy ncisco. bordinate aerie in the department will spons-igation of candidates Receive Greater Water Supply At a meeting composed of representatives from cities, public bodies, water users and others, called by the directors of the Orange County Water District recently, a resolution was passed extending an invitation to cities, both incorporated and unincorporated, agricultural water users, public bodies including the board of supervisors and the Flood Control, irrigation companies and other vitally concerned organizations to appoint a representative to a county-wide standing committee to discuss ways and means and formulate a unified plan of increasing the importation of water into Orange county. In accordance with this resolution, it was asked that all concerned co-operate by selecting a representative and alternate to attend an organization meeting which is scheduled for 7 p.m., January 10, 1947 at the Orange County Farm Bureau office, South Main street, Orange. File Gathas Will For Probate Personal property of the late William C. Gathas or Anaheim listed at $55,000 and real estate with estimated annual income of $2,500 was listed in his will filed for probate last week in superior court, Santa Ana. Principal beneficiaries are his widow and son, Ina V. Gathas, and William C. Gathas, Jr. Real property consists of the home at 631 North Lemon street, 21 acres of ranch property on Dale avenue between Crescent avenue and LaPalma street. Gathas bequeathed $5,000 to a brother, Peter H. Gathas, of Greece; $2,000 to Igios Haralabas Church at Kato Fanary Poros, Greece; $2,000 to a cousin, William Karam of 631 North Lemon street, and the balance to be shared by his widow, and son, William, Jr., both of the home address. Bank of America To Open Branch At Manila Russell G. Smith, executive vice-president in charge of the Bank of America's international banking activities, has recently returned from Manila after com- Revised or amended estimates because their incomes last year exceeded their original estimates can also do so at this temporary office. The deadline for both orig-inal and revised estimates for 1946 returns is January 15. Any person who is able to file his 1946 final return by January 15, need not bother with estimated returns. This temporary office will be open again on February 27 and 28 for additional service to taxpayers in connection with their final 1946 returns and original 1947 estimates. Seal Committee Thanks People For Support The Seal Sale Committee of the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health association announced its appreciation to the people of Orange county today for their generous support of the 1946 Christmas Seal Sale. Following his announcement that $23,300 had been raised to date in the seal sale, Rev. Fred Niedringhaus, campaign chairman, said that the response of the people in the county to the Seal Sale showed their deep interest in the continuation of the association’s tuberculosis program. The total includes $2,090 in special gifts from business firms and individuals purchasing large quantities of seals. The rest was received from residents who bought seals distributed to them through the mail. Although the seal sale began on November 25, the quota of $30,975 had not been reached up until the first few days before Christmas. “We are deeply grateful to the people for their response to our annual appeal for funds,” Niedringhaus said, “and we assure them that the tuberculosis association will keep faith with them by making the best possible use of every dollar contributed to fight tuberculosis, one of the greatest health menaces of the day.” State Collected Taxes Shared by Cities in County Orange county and the cities in the county received $37,676 from the state-collected alcoholic beverage control tax during calendar 1945, according to a study of the share in state-collected taxes that local governments receive. Those in charge of arranging for the gifts and purchasing presents in cooperation with Lic members included Mesdames J. Wilmore, Bob Coffin and Wayne Griggs. Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, was jovial Santa Claus presenting the honorees with their gifts. High-lighting the occasion was the humgaily decorated Christmas tree. Preceding the presentation of gifts, students from the Margaret Buttree studio interpreted instrumental selections, songs and readings. Also featured were accor-ionists from the Richards-Martin studio. That “the hand is fastest than the eye” was demonstrated by Kenney Knight of Santa An-YMCA. Opening the program was community singing led by Warre Ashleigh with Ray Hamilton at the piano. Lighted candles, bright arrangements of fruit, red berries, evergreen and nut and candy basket graced the long tables in the lounge. Refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit punch were served. Each child received a bag of Christmas candy, an apple and an orange. The refreshments were through the courtesy of B. A. Arnold of the Granada Packing Company staff. Program chairman was Tev Westgate, Lion president, assisted by Sam Hilgenfeld. General chair-man of other events were Henry DuBois and Joe Wilmore assisted by club members and wives and home teachers. Mother of Leo J. Friis Taken By Death Monday Mrs. Ida Veino, mother of Leo J. Friis, former city attorney o Anaheim, died last Monday night December 23, at her home at 234 East Second street, Long Beach. Last rites will be conducted from the Mottell Funeral Home at 909 East Third street, Long Beach at 11 a.m., Friday, December 27 Burial will be in Angelus Abbey Compton. Officiating minister will be the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer o Anaheim. The deceased leaves Attorney Friis, her only son, and James Friis, a grandson, both of Anaheim; two brothers, James P. Larsen sen of Hastings, Nebraska, and Walter Larsen of Waterloo, Iowa and one sister, Mrs. Nells Blom of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Bank of America To Open Branch At Manila Russell G. Smith, executive vice-president in charge of the Bank of America's international banking activities, has recently returned from Manila after completing arrangements for the opening of the new full-scale branch of the bank in the Philippine's capital. Smith reports that desirable premises have been leased and the necessary equipment and fixtures are being shipped from California. Francis J. Moore, who will manage the branch, leaves San Francisco late this month to assume his duties. He will be accompanied by J. F. Wallace, Dwight Davis, D. O. Raggio and Louis Vinci, all experienced in the Bank of America organization, who will function as assisting officers of the Manila branch. Remainder of the staff of approximately 50 persons will be recruited in Manila. Tom B. Coughran, vice-president of the bank's International Banking department, also goes temporarily to Manila to supervise the details of the opening, actual date of which will be governed by the arrival and installation of the equipment and the employment and training of personnel. Hope was expressed by L. M. Giannini, president of the Bank of America, that the institution's banking services would prove helpful in the economic rehabilitation of the Philippines and in the development of commerce between that nation and the United States. Everybody reads the Gazette. State Collected Taxes Shared by Cities in County Orange county and the cities in the county received $37,676 from the state-collected alcoholic beverage control tax during calendar 1945, according to a study of the share in state-collected taxes that local governments receive. Cities in the county received $30,062 and the county received $7,614. Total payments to the cities and counties of the state from the alcoholic beverage control fund for calendar 1945 amounted to $3,378,892, with $2,209,242 going to the cities and $1,169,650 going to the counties. One-half of the receipts from annual license fees of 28 varieties imposed on alcoholic beverage production or sales operations in California are apportioned to the cities and counties in proportion to the collection from each. State law requires local authorities to enforce the provisions of the alcoholic beverage control act. Total collections of license fees for production or sale of alcoholic beverages in California amounted to $6,342,131 for 1945. For the first nine months of 1946 they reached $9,050,130. NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1947, USA Showers of confetti, flying streamers, traditional wild whistles, toots, honks, and yells will "break loose" with the ringing of 12 chimes, midnight, December 31, 1946. Yet thro' all the seeming spontaneity, hilarity and carefree gaiety, the spirit of comradeship will run deep and the refrain of the Nativity, "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men," will echo in hearts throughout the country with the hope for a better year to come. Spencer 'Gets His Number' Little seven-year-old Dickie Booher who was disconsolate with the stealing of his pet puppy from in front of the family home at Manchester boulevard and Lincoln avenue Monday morning at 8 o'clock, was jubilant again Tuesday, thanks to quick thinking witnesses who noted the license number of the offender's car. Robert Spenter, local poundmaster, accompanied by the young owner, picked up the pert white pup, with tan ears, after tracing the number to P. W. Rains or 3601 Olive street, Fullerton. Police Hear of Amazing Theft Either a circus strong man is in town or several hefty gents are working together; at any rate Louis Hennig, 200 Southern Los Angeles street, reported an amazing theft to police last week. Suspended from a heavy chain hoist was a motor in the rear on the Ford Motor company. On the morning of December 10, Hennig entered the place and behold! No motor. Also missing is a transmission carburetor distributor and generator. In U. S. there are 28,859,000 telephones to 140 million persons. 1946 TEN PAGES NUMBER 9 Annual Party For Home School Children Children, permanently or rarely disabled were the guests of the Anaheim club at a festive annual party at the Elks club recently. The youngsters are under the supervision of county home teaching school teacher for a special pro- to visit Santa Claus and delectable refreshments. It had already been notified what each child desired foranas, a courtesy service possible by Mrs. Marion of Fullerton assisted by Violet Irvine, teaching staffers. In charge of arranging gifts and purchasing of items in cooperation with Lions Clubs included Mesdames Joe Moore, Bob Coffin and Wayne H. G. Schmelzer, was a Santa Claus presenting the gifts with their gifts. Highlighting the occasion was the huge decorated Christmas tree. Dedging the presentation of students from the Margaret studio interpreted instructions. Chest X-Rays For County Hospital Beginning January 1, chest X-rays for all patients at Orange county hospital will become mandatory, Dr. John J. Montanus, acting superintendent announced this week. The Orange County Tuberculosis and Health association is furnishing all the supplies for this service. It will be in charge of Mrs. Gladys Comeau., X-ray Technician at the hospital. Plans for the program were launched following conferences between association officials, Dr. Montanus, County Health Officer Dr. Edward Lee Russell, Dr. Walter Saul, radiologist; Dr. E. E. Lundegaard, director of the hospital's tuberculosis sanitarium, and Dr. E. E. Brauner tuberculosis specialist for the county health department. Krasnesky Deaf To Arbitration In Meat Strike "A complete disregard for the public interest was shown again last week by Frank Krasnesky." Virginia Cook Winner of New 1946 Ford Sedan Lucky winner of a new 1946 Ford two-door sedan was Mrs. Virginia Cook, an employee at Jackson's Drug store, East Center street, who participated along with some 4800 others, in a contest sponsored by the Anaheim post of the American Legion, last Saturday evening. With Ross Laird acting as master of ceremonies, the name of the winner was announced to a gathering of 500 or more interested spectators on Center street. According to Henry DuBois, commander of the local post, Mrs. Cook "didn't know whether to laugh or cry when Dave Proud finally located her to inform her that she'd won the contest. Chairman of the Legion contest committee was Milton Kohne. State C. of C. To Salve State Highway Problems Steps will be taken to solve crit- Krasnesky Deaf To Arbitration In Meat Strike "A complete disregard for the public interest was shown again last week by Frank Krasnesky, San Pedro President of Butchers Union Local No. 551, who refused the federal government's proposal to submit the meat strike issues to an impartial arbitrator for settlement," was charged by Philip R. Melnick and O. G. Lawton, spokesmen for the employers. In a series of statements they said: "This union leader has deliberately chosen to prolong the meatless days during the Christmas holiday season, when inconvenience to the public will be at a maximum. It is a matter for grave public concern that Krasnesky has turned down the government's arbitration proposal without consulting his membership. If Krasnesky had submitted the issues to arbitration, the meat markets could have been opened in time to supply the Christmas needs of the thousands of families in the large area affected. Employers have offered butchers in this area wages that are higher than anywhere else in the country for this type of work. When Krasnesky refused these, employers agreed to submit to arbitration. Nothing could be fairer than this. If Krasnesky thinks his demands are fair, why won't he submit them to arbitration?" Gates of Santa Anita to Open Next Saturday The gates of Santa Anita park are due to open at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with the first race at 1 p.m., to usher in the tenth anniversary meeting that will extend through March 8. In anticipation of an opening day crowd that may run as high as the record 48,000 of last season, Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., has finally completed a series of elaborate arrangements. A top-ranking field of 18 California two-year-old foals is in prospect for the Breeders Champion Stakes at a flat mile. State C. of C. To Salve State Highway Problems Steps will be taken to solve critical problems involving California highways, industry, natural resources, taxes, and winter recreation areas during the southern council meeting of the state Chamber of Commerce to be held at the Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, January 7, according to an announcement by the State Chamber's regional vice-president E. C. Hummel. Recommendations of the Collier legislative committee, which will introduce highway legislation at the special session of the state legislature set by Gov. Earl Warren for January 13, will be acted on during the meeting. The program adopted by southern council highway committee members will be presented to a statewide highway committee meeting on January 9, and to the State Chamber's Board of Directors on January 10. Natural resources problems in California which will be acted upon include renewal of regulatory powers of the Fish and Game Commission, prospects for Southern California flood projects and pollution of underground water by industrial waste. Proposed expansion of California prison industries, California's new disability statutes, and the latest developments in workmens' compensation insurance will be covered by the state's industrial experts. The relationship of local, county, and state tax problems will be on the agenda of the Chamber's statewide tax committee, and subjects covering property tax exemptions, assessment of property, liquor administration, and audit of public funds will be discussed. The primary problem of the winter sports committee of the State Chamber will center around recommendation for opening to the southland's growing ranks of skiers, the famous San Gorgonio primitive area in the San Bernardino mountains. Recommendations of the State Chamber's winter sports committee for the boundary lines, type of concessions, and all other mat- seven-year-old Dickie who was disconsolate with riding of his pet puppy front of the family homechester boulevard and avenue Monday morning clock, was jubilant again thanks to quick thinking who noted the license of the offender's car. Spencer, local pound-accompanied by the young kicked up the pert white tan ears, after tracing her to P. W. Rains of five street, Fullerton. A circus strong man is in several hefty gents are together; at any rate,ennig, 200 Southern Los street, reported an amaz- to police last week. Added from a heavy chain is a motor in the rear of Motor company. On the day of December 10, Hennig the place and behold! No missing is a transmission, or distributor and gener- S. there are 28,859,000 pes to 140 million persons. In anticipation of an opening day crowd that may run as high as the record 48,000 of last season, Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., has finally completed a series of elaborate arrangements. A top-ranking field of 18 California two-year-old foals is in prospect for the Breeders Champion Stakes at a flat mile. There will be no racing at Santa Anita following the opening until New Year's day. Thereafter, the regular schedule of racing Tuesday through Saturday will be followed. Preparations are being made for a banner turn-out on Wednesday, January 1, when the thousands from the Pasadena Rose Parade in the morning will be at Santa Anita in the afternoon. A number of the big-name horses will compete. Santa Anita has attracted its greatest array of leading horses, jockeys and racing stables this winter. It will give the meeting an international flavor with horses having been flown and imported from all parts of the world. A beautiful infield design of three double stars will make a brilliant mid-winter floral display that will vie with the horses in attracting the interest of visitors. JR. RED CROSS SENDS GIFT BOXES OVERSEAS Fifty gift boxes were packed by the Junior Red Cross members of Anaheim Union high school for civilian relief overseas and were shipped to American Red Cross, area office, San Francisco, last week. Each package contained school supplies, soap, wash cloth, small games and art materials. School advisor is Miss Neva Solt. Gazette want ads bring results. Damp Christmas Fails to Daunt Yuletide Spirit "Old Man Weather" went to work again this week, tipping over several of his best buckets of rain water on the city. On Christmas morning, the rain gauge showed that .44 of an inch had fallen by 10 a.m. By Thursday morning, the score had gone up to 1.25. Season's total by press time at Thursday noon, amounted to 8.46 inches. At this time last year the total rainfall had been 5.44 inches. Although many eastern areas may soon begin turning in reports of their White Christmas, the old spirit was still observed here, despite the damp weather. Wet feet, wilted collars, it was still Christmas in Anaheim. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Posey of Buena Park, are the parents of a son weighing 9 pounds and six ounces, born last Saturday, Dec. 21, at Fullerton General hospital.