anaheim-gazette 1947-02-06

COLONY QUIPS This is a first hand account of the operation of our State Assembly for the period beginning Friday, the 31st of January, 1946 from 11:30 A.M. to 11:58 A.M., for a period of almost a half hour. After being duly admitted and cleared by the Sergeant-at-arms we took a seat in the rear and listened to Speaker Sam Collins keep the Assembly under his thumb. And a good job he did of it too. The question under debate was whether to allow guards to shoot at escaping prisoners from the Lancaster Detention Home without incurring a legal offense in case they hit one of the escapeees's. The inmates of this institution, although young in years, are old in the ways of the criminal and at least 80 per cent of them are felons, the other 20 per cent being guilty of misdemeanors. This fact posed a difficult problem to the lawmakers in the bill under discussion. It was brought out that if ten inmates tried a mass escape the chances were that eight of them would be felons and the other two under the lesser charge. If a guard shot at this group and hit only felons or even killed all the felons he would not be subject to a manslaughter complaint. But if the guard should happen to hit and kill one of the other two who were serving time under the lesser charge he would immediately be subject to a manslaughter complaint and could be arraigned, tried and if found guilty, subject to time in the penitentiary himself. Being just a little backward we Farm Bureau Youth Group Now Active Appointment of Bob Cole, Buena Park resident and former chairman of the Orange County Junior Farm Bureau, as Regional committeeman for Region No. 1, of the California Farm Bureau Federation Youth Committee, was announced today. His appointment is temporary, however, as the Youth committee is in process of being organized. Other counties included in Region No. 1, besides Orange, are San Diego, Imperial, San Bernardino and Riverside. Temporary chairman of the state committee is Herbert M. Warren, of Yorba Linda. San Bernardino county, states Mr. Cole, has started with a group of thirty young people and its now organizing. Cole, Warren, and Paul Crist, assistant secretary, Orange County Farm Bureau, assisted the San Bernardino group on first meeting, held January 10. At a meeting of the Orange County Junior Farm Bureau, held January 22, Mr. Cole told of these new developments, and Dudley Lemke, Buena Park, Director of Orange Market Holds Steady Improvement in the general orange and lemon markets, hoping by California growers, has made as yet materialized, and the market remains in about the same status as last week, as far as the overall picture is concerned. The prices of Florida fruit which are still declining have dropped 17 cents since last week average of $2.39 delivered, and are having an adverse effect upon California fruit; growers here are hoping for some up-grading of the Florida prices, which in turn will reflect similar rises in local prices. Shipments of the southern state's fruit are heavy, 2,625 oranges moving this week, and 2750 cars scheduled for next week. Some reports indicate that considerable decay is being found in Florida fruits, especially tangerines, and some traders are not accepting any more. A prorate of 950 cars of orange divided into 600 cars of Southern California navels and 350 Central Northern oranges are set up Being just a little backward we could not see anything in this to argue much about. It seemed to us elemental (or whatever Sherlock's assistant says) that a guard in a penal institution should be able to use the gun that the state gives him to protect the people who innocently happen to live adjacent to such penal institutions. But the 'sob-sisters' (male) got up and cried about the poor kids that had to live in these houses of correction with the terrible threat always hanging over them of having a guard shoot at them if they only tried to get out to plunder some more innocent citizens. These 'bleeding hearts" almost made a person cry. They perhaps think that we should tear down all of our penal institutions and simply give our hardened criminals a slap on the wrist. We were not convinced and hope that the guards in these institutions can give orders, back them up with gunfire if necessary and not put their own freedom in jeopardy in the exercise of their duty. Could be that we are old-fashioned. Saw Joe Beek, long time Secretary of the State Senate, in Sacramento the other day and had a chance to talk about Orange county with that well-known resident of Newport Beach. Joe remembers the time about thirty years ago when he was given a large block of lots on Balboa Island to sell. The prices at that time ranged from $100.00 a lot to $300.00 for lots on the bay front. Today these same lots are bringing up to $25,000.00 and sell quicker at this price than they did for a couple of hundred in those days. Yes, we lived here too in those days and did not take advantage of many things that we knew and believed in with the outlook not nearly so bright as it is today. We are prone to take our blessings for granted waiting around for some newcomer to see what is going on and watching that same charge. If a guard shot at this group and hit only felons or even killed all the felons he would not be subject to a manslaughter complaint. But if the guard should happen to hit and kill one of the other two who were serving time under the lesser charge he would immediately be subject to a manslaughter complaint and could be arraigned, tried and if found guilty, subject to time in the penitentiary himself. San Bernardino county, states Mr. Cole, has started with a group of thirty young people and its now organizing. Cole, Warren, and Paul Crist, assistant secretary, Orange County Farm Bureau, assisted the San Bernardino group on first meeting, held January 10. At a meeting of the Orange County Junior Farm Bureau, held January 22, Mr. Cole told of these new developments, and Dudley Lemke, Buena Park, Director of the Junior Farm Bureau Department, gave a thorough report of the activities of the Orange County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He emphasized the work that is being done on highway safety, home department activities, water problems, and tax matters. The meeting concluded with a talk by T. E. McLeod, who compared agriculture in this country with that of Europe. MrLeod, who is assistant Agricultural commissioner in Orange county, based his talk on notes taken by him while in Europe during the war. Imperial county now has an existing Rural Youth Club numbering some 75 to 100 members, it was stated. This group, while not now directly associated with the Farm Bureau, was well represented at the Farm Bureau meeting January 25 at Imperial. The group is under the direction of the assistant Farm Advisor, Lee Landerman of Imperial county. Plans are now underway for the next Regional Farm Bureau meeting, which will take place in Riverside county, March 29. Pleads Innocent To Manslaughter Olen Kesterson of Route 4, Anaheim, pleaded innocent on two counts of manslaughter last Friday when arraigned in superior court. He demanded a jury trial through Attorney William P. Webb, which was set for February 24. Kesterson was accused as a result of an accident December 15 in the local township, in which Marjorie May Adams and Len Kesterson, Olen's brother, were killed. The defendant is free on bail pending trial. A civil suit for $25,564.59 was started in superior court by Mr. and Mrs. John William Adams, parents of the dead girl, while the criminal action was being filed. They alleged that Kesterson failed to observe a boulevard stop of Yorba Linda. A prorate of 950 cars of orange divided into 600 cars of Southern California navels and 350 Central Northern oranges was set up by the Orange Administrative committee for the week beginning February 2, a reduction of 25 cars from the preceding week. 185 cars of lemons was the prorate set by the Lemon Administrative Committee for this week, reduction from the 250 cars which was the prorate for last week. The lemon market is more encouraging this week, as the industry feels that the reduced shipments now being made will clean up old stocks and leave the market in a clean, healthy condition. Many retailers, it is noticed are pricing lemons out of line with the present market, although for the most part retail prices are generally well in line with wholesale market prices. Local Burglary Ring Suspect Admits Theft Hearing is scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) for Robert N Monteverde, 22, who withdrew his previous not-guilty pleas to admit two of four counts against him as the public defender's office applied for probation for the alleged member of an Anahein burglary ring. The hearing date was set by Superior Judge Keneth E. Morrison of Santa Ana. Following Monteverde's admission of burglary of the France Backs residence at 225 North Claudina street, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the district attorney's office dismissed two other counts alleging burglary, of escape from Officer Thomas V. Taylor and burglary of Ermisch Cleaners, 111 West Cypress street. Trial date which were set for next Monday and Tuesday were vacated after the defendant pleaded guilty. A psychiatric examination has been ordered by Judge Morrison for Francisco Ramirez, 18, another member of the alleged gang, who was convicted of possession of Today these same lots are bringing up to $25,000.00 and sell quicker at this price than they did for a couple of hundred in those days. Yes, we lived here too in those days and did not take advantage of many things that we knew and believed in with the outlook not nearly so bright as it is today. We are prone to take our blessings for granted waiting around for some newcomer to see what is going on and watching that same 'Johnny-come--lately' cash in on the very things that are now before our eyes. Joe Beck saw the opportunities in those days and sees greater ones ahead of us now. He believes that southern California in the coming years is headed for its greatest growth. We know of people from Los Angeles, Pasadena, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and other spots in that area who are now buying places to build out here in Orange county with a view to making their permanent home here. That is only the beginning and only a slight indication of what is to come. The area of Orange county and all southern California, for that matter, is very small. There are more people wanting to live here than we have room for. It is time to get on the band wagon now. Don't say we did not warn you. The old saying goes 'There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to wealth' and we think the ebb is about over. STATE GUARD CAPTAINCY FOR LT. MIDDLETON Promotion of 1st Lt. Lee-Roy Elmer Middleton, commandant of cadets at Anaheim Union high school, with relative rank of captain in the California National Guard was announced this week by California High School Cadet headquarters in Sacramento. Kesterson was accused as a result of an accident December 15 in the local township, in which Marjorie May Adams and Len Kesterson, Olen's brother, were killed. The defendant is free on bail pending trial. A civil suit for $25,564.59 was started in superior court by Mr. and Mrs. John William Adams, parents of the dead girl, while the criminal action was being filed. They alleged that Kesterson failed to observe a boulevard stop on Ball road at Manchester boulevard where his automobile collided with another car. 'No Speech' Is a Good One Because "I Have No Speech" was cleverly explained by John Gilmore before members of the Anaheim Toastmasters club, he carried away the Patterson trophy last Monday night at the regular dinner-session at the high school cafe. President Bob Allen presided. Other six-minute speakers included Al Holve discussing the swinging of power by labor leaders. "Power—Where to From Here;" Earl Smith presenting the negro question in the south, "Segregation," and Ed Wright giving a resume of the labor-management question, "Prosperity in 1947." William Davis was presented the past president's lapel pin during the business meeting by President Allen. Order of business saw "Ladies Night" postponed. Two guests were present, Russell Hess of this city was introduced by Dr. Kenneth Hueler and Max Schreiber, by Victor Huber. "Income Tax" was the table topic given by Table Topic Master Robert H. Allen. Toastmaster of the evening was Herman Hoch. Huber was the critic and Rev. Leslie Sim, diction critic. Time keeper was Hueler. Go to Church Sunday! ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1947 Orange Market Falls Steady Movement in the general and lemon markets, hoped California growers, has not materialized, and the markings in about the same state week, as far as the overre is concerned. Prices of Florida fruit are still declining, have 17 cents since last week's drop of $2.39 delivered, and bring an adverse effect upon orchard fruit; growers here are for some up-grading in Florida prices, which in turn affect similar rises in local markets of the southern fruit are heavy, 2,625 of moving this week, and is scheduled for next week. Reports indicate that concrete decay is being found in fruits, especially tangerines, and some traders are noticing any more. Rate of 950 cars of oranges, into 600 cars of Southernonia navels and 350 Centralia oranges was set up by Reunion At Los Alamitos Feb. 16 Described as "Operation Reunion," a "get-to-gether" of mammoth proportions will be held at the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station near Long Beach, on February 16. Over 600 navy personnel now stationed at the base are feverishly preparing to greet visitors and former shipmates at the "open house," and from the list of scheduled activities it will be a big day. The latest in airplanes; the Ryan Fireballs (jet equipped), the Grumman Tigercat (F7F) and Bearcat (F8F), as well as new training equipment, in fact, the entire base, will be on parade. There will also be many attractions not necessarily technical in nature, for the entertainment of wives, girl-friends, and children of the visitors. The ships' service stores will be open, there will be continuous movies, refreshments will be obtainable, and it is rumored there may be a beauty contest with valuable prizes. All former personnel of the air base are heartily invited by the men of Los Alamitos to make this February 16 reunion a "must" Tree Trimmer Electrocuted By Power Line A coroner's jury yesterday (Wednesday) brought in a verdict of accidental death by electrocution, in the case of John O. Bradshaw, killed yesterday by a bolt of 115,000 volts from a power high line while trimming trees on a ranch near Olive. Bradshaw was part of a crew of workmen employed by Acme Tree Service and working on a windbreak on the John Wall ranch. According to Tom Short and Bob Decker, who were working close to Bradshaw, they heard the "buzz" of the arcing line and saw the quick puff of smoke as he tree top momentarily burst into flames. Bradshaw fell to the ground, believed unconscious, but upon arrival at the hospital was declared dead. The deceased was 19 years of age, a native of Arkansas. Coroner Earl R. Abbey held inquest at the mortuary of Rocky Knoll and Local Man Open Packard Agency More than four years of mining and effort culminated week in the opening of Annie Motors, Packard Sales and Ice, under the managership Dave Gardner, well-known Anaheim and Orange county. In announcing the opening the new, authorized Packard dealership, Gardner told he began making plans to open dealership while still in the ice, and how on his discharge the air corps he began to out these plans. Anaheim's newest car offers, in addition to new sales of the Packard line, areized service on Packards complete general service for makes of cars. Motor over tune-up, wheel alignment, adjustment, in fact all phase service and maintenance, as washing and polishing, areed. The building, located at N. Los Angeles, is completely as is all of the service equipment contained in it. Gardner that due to housing restricti ments of the southern fruit are heavy, 2,625 of it moving this week, and is scheduled for next week. Reports indicate that concrete decay is being found in fruits, especially tangerines, and some traders are not ing any more. Rate of 950 cars of oranges, into 600 cars of Southernonia navels and 350 Centraliana oranges was set up by Orange Administrative committee for the week beginning May 2, a reduction of 250 from the preceding week. Of lemons was the proxy by the Lemon Administra-tion committee for this week, a man from the 250 cars which prorate for last week. The market is more en-gaging this week, as the industries that the reduced ship-ow being made will clean stocks and leave the mark-clean, healthy condition. Retailers, it is noticed, bring lemons out of line in present market, although most part retail prices generally well in line with sale market prices. Real Burglary Ring Suspect Units Theft Is scheduled for to-day (Friday) for Robert N. Arde, 22, who withdrew his not-guilty pleas to admit four counts against him in public defender's office for probation for the al-ember of an Anaheim ring. The hearing date by Superior Judge Ken-Morrison of Santa Ana. Being Monteverde's admis-burglary of the Frances residence at 225 North Street, and possession of him by a convicted district attorney's offi-ness two other counts, burglary, of escape from Thomas V. Taylor and of Ermisch Cleaners, 117 express street. Trial dates were set for next Monday Tuesday were vacated afterendant pleaded guilty. Chiiatric examination has ordered by Judge Morrison Francisco Ramirez, 18, another of the alleged gang, who convicted of possession of traffics not necessarily technical in nature, for the entertainment of wives, girl-friends, and children of the visitors. The ships' service stores will be open, there will be continuous movies, refreshments will be obtainable, and it is rumored there may be a beauty contest with valuable prizes. All former personnel of the air base are heartily invited by the men of Los Alamitos to make this February 16 reunion a "must" on their calendar. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Pictured above is one of the mobile units sponsored by the California Tuberculosis and Health Association to visit Anaheim Union high school February 14 during school hours. This free x-ray service, which has proved a mighty weapon in the fight against the dread disease, was made possible by the annual sale of Christmas Seals. Students, parents, teachers and all citizens interested are invited to take advantage of the service. Chest X-Ray To Be At AUHS February 14th Offering free chest X-ray at Anaheim Union high school February 14 is the latest in mobile x-ray units, operated by the California Tuberculosis and Health Association which is visiting Orange county February 11 to 28. Teachers, students, parents and all interested citizens may take advantage of the precautionary feature which is made possible by the annual sale of Christmas Seals. The time off the job or out of the classroom will be very short as the pictures are taken through garments, F. A. Henderson, executive vice-president, announced. Only heavy outer coats and opaque objects must be removed. The slogan is "Keep your Shirts on." Reports of the chest specialist readings of the x-rays will be mailed to the individuals examin-ed. Radio Series For St. Michael's John Poyet Home After 4 Months WANT A POOCH? Needing "some folks" two friendly, intelligent presentable male puppies residing at the city pound, Block, North Olive street, the railroad. According to 'Spencer, Anaheim pound renter, one of the approximat-eight-months old "youngsth is half collie and spitz, wiith brown markings,' the other, a pert fox terri- City Council Petitioned For Traffic Signal In an informal meeting Tuesday night Anaheim city council discussed various city actions and previewed some of the business to be taken up at the re-ession February 11. Discussion for the most centered around a petition received by the city, signed by residents, property owners and businessmen, asking that a s- be installed at the intersection Los Angeles street and Broadway. The petition, signers of w-were all from the imme-men neighborhood, stressed tha- that the intersection is a dangerous one, and that a signal-been needed here for some reason. It was brought out in the news that the city has requir-ed State Highway Department information on the survey conducted by the state, on the conditions of Los Angeles st-Since Los Angeles street is a mary state highway, the insti-ction of a signal would have to approved by the state. The vew was taken with the insti- To Erect Rooms Under construction on the first campus of Fullerton College are new class for veterans, which will many of the scientific, statistic and technological classes now conducted high school campus. Section of the project will buildings with a total of square feet. Six of the all be moved to the jaysee Santa Ana Air Base, four prefabricated buildings were boxed for shipping over and the remainder, built permanent site. - eight thousand dollars - been appropriated by the Works Agency for con- - purposes. In addition building site, the college finish the utilities and rent which may not be through war surplus. - note the working office of Dr John Blystone, has completed at the site. One is the name of a which emits a peculiar aromell and is said to be us in driving away fleas or insects. Offering free chest X-ray at Anaheim Union high school February 14 is the latest in mobile x-ray units, operated by the California Tuberculosis and Health Association which is visiting Orange county February 11 to 28. Teachers, students, parents and all interested citizens may take advantage of the precautionary garments, F. A. Henderson, executive vice-president, announced. Only heavy outer coats and opaque objects must be removed. The slogan is “Keep your Shirts on.” Reports of the chest specialist readings of the x-rays will be mailed to the individuals examined. Radio Series For St. Michael’s In a special radio program, St. Michael's Episcopal church's Junior choir will be heard over station KVOE (1790 kc), Santa Ana, next Sunday night at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. John Kimball Saville, will be the speaker. Directed by Mrs. Juanita Ross, the singers will interpret, "Kyrie," by J. N. Brown, the responses to the Ten Commandments, and "Fairest Lord Jesus," traditional crusader hymn. The contrast between the Ten Commandments and the teaching of Jesus will be presented by Rev. Saville. Future broadcasts by the Anaheim church will be featured on March 2 and 23, same time, same station. DESERT LECTURE SET FOR PUBLIC FORUM John Claire Monteith, naturalist and lecturer from California will present an illustrated talk on "Deserts of the Southwest" at the Anaheim Public Forum next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the local high school auditorium. He will describe life in our American desert just north of the Mexican border, and show natural color motion pictures. Sailors never whistle aboard ship, not because of superstitition, but because the sound might be confused with a bosun”s pipe, the engineroom telephone, or the tell-tale squeal of an improperly lubricated piece of machinery. John Poyet Home After 4 Months In L. A. Hospital Word was received today of the release from the hospital of John Poyet, one of the injured in a spectacular auto crash on the 101 highway on October 10. Poyet, who has spent more than four months in the Good Samaritan hospital, will convalesce at his home. He is getting along nicely, but full recovery may yet tak eanother six months. Harold Kahn, the other Anaheim boy injured in the same crash, was released from the hospital last Sunday, and he likewise will spend an extended period of convalesence. THEIR END—GRIM TRAGEDY! Lives of Animals and Birds all end in Grim Tragedy; either amid the roar of guns; grip of talons, or torn by fangs. They are friends of Man; are Defenseless. Be wise and Merciful—help save them.—Gid Graham, “Friend of the Hunted.” HOME AND GARDEN SECTION CERAMIC DEMONSTRATION Ebell Home and Garden section members will meet next Monday afternoon to view a demonstration of distinctive ceramics and to attend the regular business session with Mrs. Norman Lombard, leader, presiding. Dessert and coffee will be served during the social hour. Rabbit Men Heart Experiment Report Latest report on activities at United States Rabbit Experimental Station at Fontana given M. R. Templeton of the staff highlighted the Rabbit Department dinner program of Orange County Farm Bureau the bureau offices, 353 S Main street, Orange, last m (Wednesday). Answering current question was Dr Everett Lund, head of the disease experiments of station. A demonstration of plitation test for expectancy does was presented by Mr. Ters. Program chairman was M. Bryant. Pot-luck dinner beginning 6:30 o’clock preceded the sp program of the regular morning meeting. LOCAL MAN OPENS PACKARD AGENCY More than four years of planning and effort culminated this week in the opening of Anaheim Motors, Packard Sales and Services under the management of Dave Gardner, well-known in Anaheim and Orange county. In announcing the opening of new, authorized Packard dealership, Gardner told how he can make plans to operate a dealership while still in the service and how on his discharge from air corps he began to work on these plans. Anaheim's newest car dealer cars, in addition to new cars of the Packard line, authorizes service on Packards and a complete general service for all types of cars. Motor overhaul, re-up, wheel alignment, brake adjustment, in fact all phases of price and maintenance, as well washing and polishing, are offered. The building, located at 311 Los Angeles, is completely new, as all of the service equipment maintained in it. Gardner stated due to housing restrictions CIVIC LEADERS TO TOUR OUTFALL SEWER TODAY Civic leaders, organizational groups and leading business men will make an extensive tour of the Joint Outfall Sewer today, Thursday, according to Robert Boney, chairman of the committee. The tour is being made in an effort to acquaint Anaheim residents with the problems of sewage disposal, and to acquaint them particularly with the fact that Anaheim's sewage system is outmoded, inadequate and obsolete. SANTA ANA GLOBE WILL CONTINUE PUBLICATION The Santa Ana Sunday Globe is moving its printing operations to Laguna Beach temporarily pending new publication arrangements, it was stated today by Publisher John W. Dunlap. The Globe moved from its Santa Ana printing offices last weekend to expedite setting up of its own mechanical department. Many county printers and publishers offered help during the emergency period and there will be no suspension of the paper. Editorial and business offices are being continued in Santa Ana, with only the mechanical work being done in the large plant of the Laguna Robert J. Rossberg, president of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, in a letter to key figures and service groups in the city, said, in part: "Our city and outfall sewers are a definite deterrent to future growth. Plans are now under way which will unfetter this area for development comparable to all predictions made for the Southland's economic growth. City engineers will present the problems and a general discussion will be held on projected plans for the proposed Orange County Sewer System. The entourage will gather at the Chamber of Commerce office at 11:00 a.m. today. Transportation will be arranged, and the trip will feature a luncheon at the 4-H Club To Conduct Fair Proposal to conduct a 4-H Club Fair during May was voted upon favorably by the Orange County 4-H Club Council and Senior 4-H Club members in a meeting Monday evening, February 3, held at the Farm Bureau building in Orange. Mrs. Dorcas Elliott of the West Orange 4-H Club presided over the meeting. Her club gave a demonstration of methods used to shrink woolens. It was decided to hold a weekend party for Senior 4-H members February 22, at Arrowhead. Leader reports were handed in by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lanier, Mrs. S. L. Postlethwaite, and Mrs. G. A. Berlin, of Alamitos; Mrs. Dorothy Koerner, Bay View; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole, Buena Park; Paul Lieb, Anaheim; Foster Warwick, Loara; Dorothy Beavers, Stanton; Frank Mead, Orange Park Acres; Mrs. J. L. Bascom, Tustin; Mrs. Ivan Elliott, West Orange; Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Rosedale, Yorba Linda; and Mrs. D. Cuthbert, Katella. March 3 is the date of the next regular meeting. Orange County TB Ass'n Offers KVOE Radio Show Announcement of a new radio program to be heard during March was made by the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association today. The new program, to be heard Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays over KVOE at 10:15 a.m., is entitled "The Constant Invader," and deals with the many phases of the fight against tuberculosis. Each individual program is made up in dramatic form growth. Plans are now under way which will unfetter this area for development comparable to all predictions made for the Southland's economic growth. City engineers will present the problems and a general discussion will be held on projected plans for the proposed Orange County Sewer System. The entourage will gather at the Chamber of Commerce office at 11:00 a.m. today. Transportation will be arranged, and the trip will feature a luncheon at the Harbor Yacht Club at 1:00 p.m. Included in the group will be the Chamber's Board of Directors, the Public Services, Buildings and Facilities committee of the Chamber, members of the 20-30 Club, Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Realty Board, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. 'Open House' At Courthouse Mar. 8 The public is again reminded that March 3 to 8 is "Know Your Government" week, and that the Orange County Employees' Mutual Benefit Association are working to make the week a worthwhile success to Orange county residents. The employees, in co-operation with county officials, will hold open house Saturday afternoon, March 8, and all county offices will be open for inspection by the public. Departmental employees will be on hand to explain the functions of the various departments, to show the public what records are available, and in general acquaint the public with the inner-workings of the county government. Citrus Institute Set For Feb. 28 The Agricultural Extension Service today announced the classic annual Citrus Grower's Institute, to be held in Fremont school auditorium, Anaheim, February 28. The Farm Bureau Citrus Department is working in conjunction with the Extension Service to provide an interesting and informative program for the day. Recent developments in citrus disease research, pest control, and soil management problems will be discussed during the morning session. Non-cultivation and irrigation information will also be presented. Business aspects of citrus growing will be the primary subject KVOE Radio Show Announcement of a new radio program to be heard during March was made by the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association today. The new program, to be heard Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays over KVOE at 10:15 a.m., is entitled "The Constant Invader," and deals with the many phases of the fight against tuberculosis. Each individual program is made up in dramatic story-form, and prominent radio and screen personalities will be cast in various roles. Lionel Barrymore, one of America's favorites, will be narrator for the series of 13 shows. Will Geer, famous as "Jeeter Lester" of "Tobacco Road," will appear in the series, as well as Allan Hewitt, familiar to many listeners as the tough police lieutenant in the "Mr. and Mrs. North's" show, and as narrator for "Famous Jury Trials." The programs are part of the national campaign to acquaint the public with the work being done to combat tuberculosis, and to familiarize people with the problems involved. Court Denies Mejia Probation Refugio R. Mejia, 25, of Anaheim, was denied probation last Friday following his conviction in Superior Court on the dual felony counts of manslaughter and drunk driving, in connection with the deaths of two Anaheim boys, Larry Summers and Norman Paul, who met death last October 11 in Anaheim's worst traffic tragedy of the year. Mejia was ordered to San Quentin, where he will serve up to the maximum of 15 years, five years for drunk driving and ten years for manslaughter. Nearly twice as much money is in circulation in $1,000 bills as in $500 bills. The Farm Bureau Citrus Department is working in conjunction with the Extension Service to provide an interesting and informative program for the day. Recent developments in citrus disease research, pest control, and soil management problems will be discussed during the morning session. Non-cultivation and irrigation information will also be presented. Business aspects of citrus growing will be the primary subject of the afternoon session. Economic phases of the industry, and a report on the Florida citrus industry and its relations to California, will be presented by a citrus specialist from the Experiment Station and Extension Service. John Prescott, of Tustin; Adolph Bosch, of Orange; William Everett of Garden Grove; and Dean Millen, of Brea, were among those assisting to prepare the program for the day. ARMY WILL RETURN WAR DEAD TO U.S. Quartermaster General of the Army, Major General R. B. Larkin, today announced August, 1947, as the tentative date for the return from overseas of men who fell on foreign soil in World War II. Remains of our War dead will be disinterred from foreign cemeteries as rapidly as possible and returned to this country. All next of kin are being sent letters of inquiry, and only the remains of those whose return is requested by next of kin will be brought back to this country. It is estimated that about eighty percent of the war dead will be returned for final burial to this country, and twenty percent will be interred overseas. Food gifts to Russia in 1945 included 310,000,000 pounds of meats, 106,000,000 pounds of lard, 8,541,000 pounds of butter, 110,-000,000 pounds of sugar, 36,000,000 pounds of vegetable oils.