anaheim-gazette 1947-01-16

COLONY QUIPS In the bustle and bustle that is Washington the case of Senator Bilbo has been relegated to the back pages. The senator from Ol' Miss' is, of course, at home in a hospital. We came across the following from the pen of Jim Farquhar and thought that it gave a new angle on the whole sordid business. We are a little tired of hearing about many of the messes that our politicians seem always to get us into and hope we are in for a little better deal. The Broadway success, "State of the Union" which deals with a tycoon's efforts to snare a Presidential nomination, has an interesting bit of dialogue about "silent money," the cash put up by special interests to pay campaign expenses. "Silent money" is the process by which we Americans evade our own laws forbidding contributions necessary to conduct campaigns. This hypocrisy in politics is a fitting counterpart to the prohibition era in which American Congressmen voted dry and drank wet. It takes a lot of cash to run a political campaign. Somebody has to put it up. Somebody who is sufficiently concerned about the result to spend many times over what the job pays to the man who is elected to the post. The motives which prompt contributions are not always sinister. But good or bad, the law forbids them in amounts necessary to insure participation. When the United States Senate deftly side stepped action on barring Bilbo from its portals on the ground that he had violated the When the United States Senate deftly side stepped action on barring Bilbo from its portals on the ground that he had violated the corrupt practices act, it was not entirely due to their concern over his health as indicated. Most of the gentlemen who would have passed upon Bilbo's right to his seat, have been guilty of the same crime with which he was charged, but they covered theirs up better. Bilbo, like Huey Long, was the god of the common man. The hero worship made him careless. There was the added fact that states in the deep south only reverence federal laws not in conflict with their own notions about races, religious creeds and life in general. It is true that Bilbo is a clown. But he is also a product of the American political system. And representative of the people who choose him. There have been other Bilbos. Majorities as represented by the ballot box are not necessarily intelligent and the choice of the people is probably ill advised as often as it is right. But it is still preferable to the dictatorship of Stalin or the socialized state of Great Britain. As we enter the new year, 1947, Americans are hopeful that the 80th Congress will have the courage to carry out the mandate given to them by the voters in November to abolish bureaucracy, regimentation and the political paralysis of industry. When we establish the long absent principle that laws must be passed for the protection of all classes, with due consideration for the rights of the minority, we shall have taken an important step in the struggle to maintain a government, fair, free, just, and honest. 'Fire Water' Cause Of Most December Arrests Here Thirty-one arrests were made for drunkenness by the Anaheim Police department during December, 1946, it was revealed in the department's monthly report by objective on the chamber's agenda for 1947 is the work to be done on solving some of the water problems facing Orange county, directly, and Anaheim indirectly. Leo Sheridan, chairman of the Public Buildings, Services, and Facilities committee reported that steps have been taken, after two county-wide mass meetings called by officers of the Orange County Water District, to do something about the water situation. Sheridan said a committee was appointed at the last Farm Bureau meeting to help officers of the water district make a master plan of action and get public support on it. Gene Mahaffey reported on the satisfactory progress now being made on the off-street parking lot situation. Anaheim is the only city which utilizes its parking meter revenue to provide off-street parking lots, maintained and patrolled by the city, for the convenience of shoppers. Two other large areas besides the one on Chartres street will be made ready within the year, it was stated. Frank Belmont was authorized to proceed with the task of working out suitable arrangements to house the Chamber of Commerce, after the existing lease expires in September. A building more suited to chamber of commerce uses, in which civic displays, etc., may be utilized, is very much needed, according to secretary Moeller. The president of the Chamber of Commerce was authorized by the board of directors to set up a committee for the Hallowe'en festival. The chamber plans to have a social banquet sometime in the spring, with a nationally-known speaker as guest. Details will be announced later. Professional Performance Marks Little Theater’s Benefit Production "Gold in the Hills or the Dead Sister's Secret," clever gay nine-ties melodrama, was staged by the Anaheim Little Theatre players before an enthusiastic, capacity audience for the second night's stand at the local high school auditorium last Thursday evening at eight o'clock, in a performance marked with finesse of interpretation of the authentic stilted exaggeration of the "good and evil that lies in man," the show and colorful "entr-act" unfolded with the smoothness of a professional production. Producer and director of the Community Chest benefit play was Miss Harriet Samon. All proceeds will go to swell the local Community Chest fund. Starring in the unique play were James Samon as the smooth spoken but slinking, sneering and muscular appearing as Mamie, Queen of the Bowery, who sang, for the 'Fire Water' Cause Of Most December Arrests Here Thirty-one arrests were made for drunkenness by the Anaheim Police department during December, 1946, it was revealed in the department's monthly report by Chief Mark Stephenson. Six more arrests were made here for drunk driving. Top number of arrests for a variety of other violations was eight persons booked for petty theft. There were 24 accidents. Despite the Christmas and New Year holidays, Anaheim seemed to remain comparatively quiet, only two persons were nabbed for disturbing the peace. Parking meter citations afforded minor violations in the city of Anaheim during last month as recorded by the local police department. There were 1,328. With the coming extension of the one hour limit however, the figure is also expected to show a considerable drop by the end of this month. SAJC NOW ON RADIO PROGRAM WITH FJC Joining Fullerton junior college "Hornet" dramatists on the air beginning this week, are Santa Ana junior college students, on alternate weekly programs over Station KVOE, Santa Ana, it was disclosed by Mrs. Marthella McSevney, drama instructor at Fullerton Jaysee. Heretofore, the FJC students have been presenting these weekly broadcasts, heard every Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 6:30 o'clock. The series is written and enacted by all-student groups. Gazette want ads bring results. Starring in the unique play were James Samon as the smooth spoken but slinking, sneering and mustache-twirling villain; Richard Murgatroyd from the city; Gloria Knutsen as the naive farmer's daughter, the fair-haired heroine, Nell Stanley; and James Jay of Santa Ana as the honest and stalwart "son of the toll." Other cast personnel included Mrs. Alberta Brown Patton depicting Lizzie Jones, the sharp-tongued golden-hearted housekeeper; Dickie Graham as Nell's young and innocent sister; and Don Britton as Sam Slade, Murgatroyd's shadow. John Brown appeared in the dual role of Constable Jenkins and Pete the Rat, a Bowery bum; Gene Peebles, as Hiram Stanley, the honest farmer, father and owner of the old homestead; Herman Hoch as Big Mike Slattery, the dance hall proprietor; Miss Harriett Samon brilliantly interpreting the character of old Kate in the Bowery scenes, Act II; Vic Browne as Slick Steve; Ronnie Brown as Little Tommy Harrison, "the dead sister's secret;" Al Raymond as Chuck Conners, a Bowery guide; John Bashara playing Reginald Vanderlop, and up-town swell; Mrs. Walter Rhinehart as Mrs. Reginald Vanderlop; Miss Jean Roselle, as Edith Vanderlop; Miss Loraine Samon as Rose Robinson, a dance hall girl who interpreted "Ja-Da." Mrs. Ann Jones of Los Angeles as Disillusioned Annie, who strummed her guitar dolefully and sang "Don't Talk to me About Men," Miss Mabel Samon appearing as Mamie, Queen of the Bowery, who sang, for the occasion, "Frankie and Johnny," amidst wild applause, and John Samon as a red-nosed derelict During the play Jay sang "Forgetten," and led the Bowery gang in "Sidewalks of New York." The piano accompaniment and colorful background music for the show was interpreted by Mrs. Shirley Mullins of Fullerton,. The Elks band, directed by William Cook, played the overture for Thursday's performance. Typical of the gay nineties period, "Gold in the Hills" tells the story of the hero's attempts to clear himself of a false murder charge and to save the heroine from the clutches of the villain. A sudden twist of circumstances revealed the denouement, which was kept a dark secret preceding the performances, as the fulfillment of the old adage "right over wrong." The singing shadow, (Continued on Page 2) CHANGE PARKING METER TIME LIMIT Change in parking meter ordinance has been ordered by the city council to permit two-hour parking at all meters except those on Los Angeles street and on Center street between Clementine and Emily. Parking meters affected will be changed as soon as possible to register two hours for 10 cents. Buy in Anaheim and get greater values for your money. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1947 El Modena Citrus Plant Destroyed One of Orange county's oldest and largest packing houses was destroyed Monday night in what was the worst fire of its kind in recent years, when the El Modena Citrus, Inc., plant burned to the ground despite efforts of firefighters to control the blaze. At about 7 p.m., the plant's night watchman discovered the fire and called in an alarm, but due to telephonic difficulties, probably caused by fire damage, the state Division of Forestry fire equipment arrived at the scene too late to save the plant. Except for water carried by the fire trucks, which would not have been sufficient in quantity to have been effective against such a large fire, there was no other water available, as there were no hydrants in the surrounding area. Formerly known as the Hewes Packing Co., the El Modena plant was comprised mainly of two buildings, both of which were Penny Spender Sought by City Who spent the penny—and for what purpose? That's what Charles Griffith, city clerk, would like to know. Releasing figures for city expenditures for the period December 15 to 30, which totaled $67,748.01, he remarked drily, "Someone must have weighed himself or bought a postcard, or something." Balance in the general fund, he said, is $193,196.76, and the total in the city's treasury is $246,512.23. Name Ed Backs Vice-President Of Farm Ass'n. Ed Backs of this city was elected vice-president of the Associated Farmers of California for the southern California section at a meeting of the organization last Saturday at Fresno. Accusing the AFL and the CIO with advocating anarchy, the Farmers went on record as Orange County Drug Co. Sold To P. J. Busker Announcement was made of the sale of the Orange Drug company, owned by Arnold, to P. J. Busker, Orange county druggist. It has for the past 18 years been associated in the drug business Santa Ana. Busker plans to make improvements in the store, while the reputation of being one finest prescription pharmacy in the county, specializing to a degree in prescription work, new owners plan to open a train in the store in the near future and plans for enlargement of and general modernization derway. New lines of merchandise be added to the already impress list, which includes many active items, such as Eastman daks and supplies. "Doc" Arnold, as he is known Anaheim residents, and daughter Mary, will aid the owners by continuing to serve store's many patrons. Anaheim Has Not Building Our Since '23 was Anaheim's busiest year since 1923, accord-figures shown in the an-building report released by superintendent R. Nyboe. Evaluation of buildings amounted to $1,937,634.00. Dwellings in the city ac-cor for $1,228,692.00, and the amounting to $708,942 for business and commercial. 1923 figure, has not been until last year, showed evaluation of $2,269,277. Report showed the num-permits issued and fees, and showed for 555 permits, $4,211 in fees; plumbing and gas per-122 in fees; for 228 sewer $68 in fees; for 47 sign $99.50; for 47 curb per-7; and for 16 house mov-ments, $170 collected in fees. LAUGHTER Giving a baby daughter were Mrs. Frank Bear of Route 90, Anaheim. She arrived atton General hospital last tipping the scales at eight and three ounces. ANCE Marks Production Secret," clever gay nine-mem Little Theatre players for the second night's stand Thursday evening at eight sesse of interpretation of "good and evil that lies unfolded with the smooth-and director of the Com-iet Samon. All proceeds fund. BEARING as Mamie, Queen Bowery, who sang, for the state Division of Forestry fire equipment arrived at the scene too late to save the plant. Except for water carried by the fire trucks, which would not have been sufficient in quantity to have been effective against such a large fire, there was no other water available, as there were no hydrants in the surrounding area. Formerly known as the Hewes Packing Co., the El Modena plant was comprised mainly of two buildings, both of which were destroyed, with a loss, including machinery and other effects, of an estimated $200,000. Victor C. Andrews is owner of the plant, which he acquired in 1942. The buildings were reportedly insured. About 150 persons, employed in the plant, are affected by the loss of the buildings and equipment. Ralph Spencer, Local 'March of Dimes' Chairman Ralph Spencer, representing the Anaheim 20-30 club was named local chairman in the annual "March of Dimes" campaign in Orange county at the kickoff dinner meeting held at Swanson's cafe, Santa Ana, last Thursday. Community chairman for the drive which began yesterday, Wednesday were announced, following the dinner by Mrs. Lois B. Cook, county chairman. Principal speakers for the occasion were Dr. Edward Lee Russell, Orange county health officer; Marguerite Clark, representing the southern California women's division in the national drive, and Arthur Corey, secretary of the state teachers' group. The Orange County Health Association's part in the campaign will be under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ray Finley. Heading the Orange County Catholic groups is Mrs. Kirby A. Ferguson. Campaign headquarters for Orange county are in the Baldwin Motors Showroom, 519 North Broadway, Santa Ana. 'Phone, Neon for New Dance Studio Two new additions this week are announced by the Finch Dance Studio, 135½ West Center street—a blue neon sign and a telephone, Anaheim 4440, it was happily announced by Mrs. Marjorie Finch, talented instructor and director, formerly of Washington. NAME Ed Backs Vice-President Of Farm Ass'n. Ed Backs of this city was elected vice-president of the Associated Farmers of California for the southern California section at a meeting of the organization last Saturday at Fresno. Accusing the AFL and the CIO with advocating anarchy, the Farmers went on record as advocating repeal of the Wagner Labor Relations act or an amendment of the act to give employers "the same right as employees." The group asked the California Congressional delegation to support laws banning portal pay suits, abolishing closed and union shops, outlawing hot cargo and checkoff systems and secondary boycotting and punishing those "advocating peace officers and courts to disregard their duty." R. F. Schmeiser of Fresno was named new president of the Farmer-businessmen association. Anaheim Growers Elect Board of Directors for '47 Election of a new board of directors highlighted the annual meeting of the Anaheim Valencia Orange Association held January 9th at the Elks club. Newly elected members of the board are: Ernst Borchert, Herman Allgeyer, F. D. Lockman, Henry A. Mang, L. P. Nichols, Fred Weisel and J. J. Omelia. Following a fine turkey dinner the meeting was called to order and the members welcomed by President Borchert. Manager G. W. Sandilands mentioned the most important items in his complete report which the members had already received in printed form. The report showed that the crop for the past year was smaller than for the preceding year, and although having the smallest run of sizes on record, the returns were considered quite satisfactory. L. H. Wohlwend, general sales manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange talked on last season's sales problems, and offered bright prospects for the next crop year. Manager Kirchmann, of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange, also discussed the sales end of the business with special trainers in the store in the near future and plans for enlargement or expansion. New lines of merchandise be added to the already impress list, which includes many exotic items, such as Eastman daks and supplies. "Doc" Arnold, as he is known Anaheim residents, and daughter Mary, will aid them owners by continuing to serve store's many patrons. Mr. Busker, originally Iowa, has been a southern California resident since 1918. He attended University of South California, graduating from College of Pharmacy in 1924. In making the announcement,the change of ownership,B stated that he plans in every sible way to make the store asset to the community and efit to the citizens. Honor Cub Scout Leaders at Meet Honoring leaders who successfully completed the recent Scout Leaders Training Council informal pot luck dinner was last Thursday at the Elks by Anaheim by the Northern Ohio County Boy Scout Council. A found-table discussion followed by showing a picture on the Cubbing program. Receiving certificates for completion of the course were: Joseph Jimenez, Frank Bowling, Jimenez, Mildred Ewart, Rick A. Hermann, Sam E. Loard,G garet Strickland,Hedwig E.L Alice Wilkinson and Robert H. In addition to those recent recognition,the following present: Mrs. R. C. Payan,Mr J. Brubaker,Dorothy Schneider,M.Ewart,Mrs.R.A.Hermn Josephine Johr Mr,and Mrs A.Dillon John Parker Mr.Mrs.W.J.Tamme,Mrs.B Smoot Will M.Carrithers,and Mrs.W.P.MollerJack Intyre and Lee Knight. City Workers Pay Boosted City employees of Anaheim to receive a general 5 per wage boost,它 was decreed city council Tuesday.The crease will boost total city roll about $16,000 per year.The pay boost will be absot without the necessity of borrowing. Phone, Neon for New Dance Studio Two new additions this week are announced by the Finch Dance Studio, 135½ West Center street—a blue neon sign and a telephone, Anaheim 4440, it was happily announced by Mrs. Marjorie Finch, talented instructor and director, formerly of Washington. Featuring all types of ballroom dancing including rumba, fox-trot, jitter-bug and samba, the studio offers all-private lessons to beginners and private "brush-up" course to experts. Boasting of a wide selection of rhmic selections and a new radio-phonograph, the attractive school opened here last Wednesday. Appointments may be made by calling at the office in the Eagle's hall or by calling Anaheim 4440. Local Girl Hurt In Sled Mishap Barbara Freese, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Freese of West Broadway, Anaheim, is in the San Bernardino hospital with a badly fractured vertebrae which is expected to necessitate a cast and a healing period of approximately five months. Her injury resulted from a toboggan accident at Snow Valley, during a weekend party with a Walther league group of the Zion Lutheran church at Blue Jay. Bill Burdorf and Paul Lohr, other members of the party, received minor injuries also. It will be ten days before Miss Freese can be moved from the hospital. A former Anaheim Union high school student, she is associated with the Essex Wire Corporation of this city. Anaheim merchants offer the greatest in values! 17, 1947 Eight Pages NUMBER 12 Orange County Drug Co. Sold To P. J. Busker Announcement was made today the sale of the Orange County drug company, owned by H. E. Arnold, to P. J. Busker, popular orange county druggist. Buskers is for the past 18 years been associated in the drug business in Santa Ana. Busker plans to make many improvements in the store, which has reputation of being one of the best prescription pharmacies in the county, specializing to a great degree in prescription work. The new owners plan to open a foundry in the store in the near future, and plans for enlargement of space general modernization is unway. New lines of merchandise will added to the already impressive shop, which includes many exclusive items, such as Eastman Kodak and supplies. Doc" Arnold, as he is known to aheim residents, and his daughter Mary, will aid the new owners by continuing to serve the company's many patrons. PEACE OFFICERS APPLAUD TALK BY FOSTER MAY, NEWSMAN Foster May of Los Angeles, director of news and special events for the American Broadcasting Company, veteran radio news broadcaster and boyhood friend of Anaheim Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson, vividly described his experience as a news correspondent with the Ninth Army in Germany when covering top news events in this country before more than 100 Peace Officers and their wives last night, Wednesday, at the Elks club. Purple Heart Meet Friday Purple Heart veterans of Orange county will assemble in the club rooms of the Santa Ana American Legion Post tomorrow night, Friday, at 8 o'clock, marking the culmination of several weeks of extensive organization activities. It is the first chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in this county of the combat-wounded veterans' national organization. It is estimated by Clarence Curran, commander of the department of California of the Purple Heart order, who is spearheading the present organization drive, May entered Berlin 12 days before the arrival of the Ninth Army. He is the proud possessor of a piece of Adolph Hitler's marble-topped desk, which he carved off with a chisel, and a wide variety of medals including those presented to German officers for "outstanding brutality" and to fraus having five or six children. He left Germany following V-E day, after being there for more than a year. Americans "were terrific souvenir hunters." The Russian occupation troops, smiling on this habit, collected in more practical vein, such items as wood paneling, furniture, drapes and rugs. May presented Chief Stephenson with some of Hitler's personal stationery and a variety of med- New lines of merchandise will be added to the already impressive stock, which includes many exclusive items, such as Eastman Kodak and supplies. Doc" Arnold, as he is known to Anaheim residents, and his daughter, Mary, will aid the new owners by continuing to serve the city's many patrons. Mr. Busker, originally from Anaheim, has been a southern California resident since 1918. He attended the University of Southern California, graduating from the College of Pharmacy in 1924. In making the announcement of the change of ownership, Busker noted that he plans in every possible way to make the store an outlet to the community and a benefit to the citizens. Honor Cub Scout Leaders at Meet Honoring leaders who successfully completed the recent Cub Scout Leaders Training Course and formal pot luck dinner was held Thursday at the Elks hall in Anaheim by the Northern Orange County Bay Scout Council. Found-table discussion followed the meal, and the meeting was included by showing a motion made on the Cubbing program, receiving certificates for completion of the course were: Joseph Jimenez, Frank Bowling, Alex Jones, Mildred Ewart, Richard Hermann, Sam E. Loard, Martha Strickland, Hedwig E. Loard, the Wilkinson and Robert Hipes. Addition to those receiving recognition, the following were sent: Mrs. R. C. Payan, Mrs. A. Grubaker, Dorothy Schneider, Ewart, Mrs. R. A. Hermann, Johine Johr, Mr. and Mrs. R. Billion, John Parker, Mr. and W. J. Tamme, Mrs. Boyd Pot, Will M. Carrithers, Mr. Mrs. W. P. Moller, Jack McCree and Lee Knight. City Workers May Boosted By employees of Anaheim are receive a general 5 per cent pay boost; it was decreed by council Tuesday. The increase will boost total city payroll about $16,000 per year. The pay boost will be absorbed into the necessity of borrowing American Legion Post tomorrow night, Friday, at 8 o'clock, marking the culmination of several weeks of extensive organization activities. It is the first chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in this county of the combat-wounded veterans' national organization. It is estimated by Clarence Curran, commander of the department of California of the Purple Heart order, who is spearheading the present organization drive, that although several hundred Purple Heart veterans listed in the official records have been advised of the organization meeting, an estimated 300 more in the county are not registered by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Such veterans are urged by Curran to attend the meeting or contact Ralph Earle at 117 West Second street, Santa Ana, for official registration by the Order in order that veterans joining after this week may have their names inscribed on the charter. The charter of the Orange county chapter will be kept open for a month. LICENSE TO WED Applying for a marriage license were Erwin B. Maas Jr., of Anaheim and Beth Arlene Noble of Santa Ana, yesterday. Wednesday, at the court house, Santa Ana. City Engineer Hapgood Retires as Secretary of Water District Board Retirement of E. P. Hapgood, member of the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District, representing Anaheim, from the secretaryship of the board, was announced today. Hapgood, City Engineer of Anaheim, who held the secretaryship for almost six years, is succeeded in the position of secretary by A. H. Allen, director for Santa Ana. Allen has been a member of the board since 1942 and a prominent nurseryman and grower in Orange county. Farm Center To Meet Tonight Road problems of Orange county will be discussed by James Baker, supervisor, and the Farm Bureau health plan will be explained by C. J. Marks at the Cypress Magnolia Farm Bureau meeting tonight, Thursday, at 6:30 o'clock at Magnolia school on Orange and Magnolia roads, Chairman Carl Korn announced. Baker will also reveal the latest developments on rural dumping and sewer plans and regulations, Korn stated. A brief report on the county water committee and the Hapgood will continue to be a member of the board of directors of the water district. It was decided two years ago that the various offices of the board of directors would be rotated, hence the election of new officers was held at a meeting of the board on January 10th. Victor H. Rossetti was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California at the meeting. He succeeds W. P. Whitsett, who has served as a member and chairman of the district board ever since the district was organized in 1928. Mr. Rossetti is one of seven Los- City Workers Day Boosted by employees of Anaheim are receive a general 5 per cent boost, it was decreed by council Tuesday. The in-wee will boost total city pay about $16,000 per year. Pay boost will be absorbed out the necessity of borrower assessment, it was stated. LICENSE Victor Stoffel and Matilda Maria Ohnsat, both of this city, needed for a marriage license at Ana courthouse last Sat- ELECTED EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT OF BANK OF AMERICAN the office following 24 years in an executive capacity with the California institution. 83 Fire Calls In 1946 Here A total of 83 calls were answered by the Anaheim fire department as listed in the annual report by Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe to the local city council. Damage to dwellings, business and manufacturing establishments was estimated at $91,670. One death was caused by fire due to faulty use of gasoline. Of the eleven inhalator calls, eight persons were revived, three were dead on arrival of firemen. Twelve large and 20 small cylinders were used in inhalator work. A fire prevention bureau is now being set up by Nyboe to include frequent inspections and stricter regulations. Percentage of calls was revealed as follows: Autos and trucks, 25; dwellings, 9, at a total loss of $2,820; business establishments, 3, at a loss of $15,000; garages, 5, at a loss of $1,300; grass, 7; trash, 10; gas, 3; palm trees, 2; out-of-town, 3; and inhalator and resuscitation, 11. Victor H. Rossetti was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California at the meeting. He succeeds W. P. Whitsett, who has served as a member and chairman of the district board ever since the district was organized in 1928. Mr. Rossetti is one of seven Los Angeles members of the Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors, and is president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles. One of Los Angeles foremost financial and civic leaders, Mr. Rossetti has been a member of the district board of directors since 1933. Elected vice-chairman of the district board was John H. Ramboz, director for San Marino. He succeeds Franklin Thomas, director for Pasadena and vice-chairman of the board for the past 18 years. Recognized as one of Los Angeles leading financial coun- (Continued on Page 7) List City Court Cases A recapitulation of cases handled by Anaheim city court during December showed 143 motor vehicle cases handled, with $2,640 in fines collected. There were 1090 city ordinance violations, with $1,839 in fines collected. A breakdown of the above cases shows 200 violators paid fines, 1009 violators posted ball for parking meter violations, 19 cases were dismissed, 15 violators committed to city jail, 10 given suspended sentences, 5 given license suspensions, 1 submitted to county psychopathic ward, 1 sent to county hospital, and 1 violator (felony) held for Superior Court.