anaheim-gazette 1948-03-04

COLONY QUIPS The Anaheim Y.M.C.A. had their annual evening dinner meeting a week or so ago at the Ebell club house. It was billed as celebrating the twenty-fifth year of service for that organization in this city. A few days after the story had appeared in the Gazette we were shown a 'Y' card issued to Vic Loly, and still in his possession, duly signed Charles Eygabroad by Elton Goble and dated April 1, 1916. Now this card was issued thirty-two years ago and if the 'Y' is only twenty-five years old then Vic Loly should step up for a refund because he contributed, and has been ever since, to an organization that did not begin functioning until seven years later. This is all getting a bit involved but we also remember going swimming in the 'Y' pool at that very same time. The boys also had YMCA meetings and all sorts of activities along in those years. Come to think of it we could get all kinds of testimony as to what was going on in the 'Y' back in those days. In fact we wish Elton Goble would write us a letter. Vic Loly is entitled to know that his money, given in 1916, went for a good cause. Our mother's to the contrary, that swimming pool was a wonderful place. They at least knew where we all were. Bill Wallop has sold everything you can imagine right here in Anaheim. Up to the present time groceries, hardware and real estate have been the major items. Coach Cravath Visits Rotarians Anaheim Rotary club met Monday noon at the Elks' club under the gavel of President Leroy Ater. Following the luncheon, visiting Rotarians and guests were introduced after which the president turned the gavel over to Joe Thompson who acted as chairman of the day. The speaker of the day was Coach Jeff Cravath of the Southern California Trojans. "The University of Southern California," said Cravath, "felt it was an honor and a privilege to meet what were in questionably the two greatest football teams seen in intercollegiate competition in my time. This is no attempt to alibi our defeats but only a statement of fact backed up by experts and the coaches of the two teams themselves. Let me tell you who I think has the best team before you ask the question. I have studied the pictures of both games and have come to the conclusion that not one of our boys could break into the Notre Dame lineup. But we do feel that several of our boys could easily make the Michigan team. There is no French Canada Forum Subject Next Monday "French Canada" will be discussed by Philip Noble on Anaheim Public Forum next day evening at 7:30 o'clock in high school auditorium. The lic is cordially invited to attend the free program which will feature colored motion pictures framing the lecture. Some of the places depicted these pictures will include Quincy City, the Chateau Frontenac, Ferin Terrace, Montcalm's High quarters, the Plains of Abraham where the forces of Wolf Montcalm struggled for the control of Canada; Little Champ street, and Sous Le Cap. All scenes unfold the historic growth of the Gibraltar of N America, according to the speakers. Also to be shown are the Morency Falls; the Island of leans, portraying the simple life of a French Canadian agriculture community; Ste. Anne de Baule St. Paul showing a color parade highlighting St. John Baptist's Day celebration; Mu Bay; the Gaspe Pensinula, a quiet picture-guest fishing Bill Wallop has sold everything you can imagine right here in Anaheim. Up to the present time groceries, hardware and real estate have been the major items. Right now it is horses. The owner of McDonald's coffee shop is threatening now to charge Bill rent because all the morning customers are offered good buys in horse flesh with no arrangements made for a percentage to the house. We would bet on Bill in this deal. Clair Larsen made a good sale the other day in the Betty Rose shop. There was nothing unusual about the merchandise in the transaction. It was simply a baby bed of fancy design with the usual accessories that are so necessary in this day of streamlined home operations. Here is where the difference comes in, the bed was destined for New Zealand. One could go on at length about the stir this sort of modern equipment would make in that land down under. The biggest problem to the Betty Rose store was how to deliver it. Oscar Heying is a druggist by profession but in his younger days he got the idea he would be a trapper. One winter day in Nebraska Oscar and his brother Al set out to trap some fur bearing animals. They selected a likely looking spot and laid their snares. The next evening the two young trappers set out to collect the catch. One of the machines had an animal still very much alive and the fur merchants thought they would bring this one in alive. In the gloom they failed to notice that its fur was black with a white streak down the back. Yes, it was a skunk. Oscar leaning down to start the procession moving got the full force of the skunk's defensive mechanism. The animal defended itself in a way that was most unpleasant to all. Oscar and Al Heying have never tried to trap anything since: One difference between men and women is that a man's makeup refers to his character. Yard Contest For Clean-Up Week One hundred dollars worth of prizes will be presented to winners of the yard beautification contest being conducted as part of Anaheim's Paint-Up, Clean-Up and Fix Up program, March 1 to 15, Mrs. Kenneth Kelly, committee chairman, has announced. Entries are being accepted now at the Chamber of Commerce office, 136 North Los Angeles street. First prize will be a chromium garden chair donated by the Schultz Furniture company on West Center street. A deluxe rolling garden chair made of redwood is being donated by the Modern Cabinet and Fixture company on West Chestnut street. A garden hose from the Firestone Store of West Center street will go to the third place winner. To this winner will also be given a $10 award from the Lee Trading company, Gordon's Florist and Nursery and Botts nursery. Fourteen students have entered the high school poster drawing contest, Mrs. Richard Roehm, president of the Anaheim P.-T.A. council, announced. The art work went on display at Mahaffey and Fitz Furniture company, 129 West Center street. Cash prizes are being donated by Botts Nursery, Gordon's Florists and Nursery and Lee Trading company. Winners will be picked next week. The second poster contest will be staged for Fremont Junior high school students, with prizes to be awarded after a week's display. Products of Farm May Be Included In Marshall Plan The House Foreign Relation committee in Washington held F.R. Wilcox, assistant manager of the CFGE, last week urged inclusion of some elements of fresh and dried California fruit in the Foreign Aid bill. Citrus, not west apples, pears and California deciduous fruit, nuts and fruit were the ones specifically urged to be put in the so-called "Marshall Plan." The proposal made was that growers of these crops would allowed to sell their products Europe and take the currency the particular country in change. This currency would be redeemed by a government private banking agency, under Marshall Plan direction, and producer paid in U.S. dollars handling agency would hold foreign currency for redemption at a later more advantageous or handle it on a foreign investment basis. The disposition of this matter is in the hands of the Foreign Relations Committee and will be known for several weeks. The inclusion of citrus in agricultural products under support price program was urged by Wilcox while he was Washington. This request was course, dependent upon whether such a program is continued or yond its present expiration date. streak down the back. Yes, it was a skunk. Oscar leaning down to start the procession moving got the full force of the skunk's defensive mechanism. The animal defended itself in a way that was most unpleasant to all. Oscar and Al Heying have never tried to trap anything since: One difference between men and women is that a man's makeup refers to his character. That much-talked-about, long-delayed and often-vetoes tax cut that Jim and Jennie Citizen have been waiting for "since the memory of man runneth not to the contrary," looks virtually certain now. The offer made by the Democrats in the Senate to approve the tax cut if it is held to about $4 billion, indicates that there will be enough strength to override the President if he tries a third veto. Both political conventions are to be televised. In other words, the hot air will be seen as well as heard. Apologize—but don't be apologetic. BAN ON TEXAS GRAPEFRUIT LIFTED Fresh grapefruit from Texas has been under a ban in California for some years due to citrus canker. For three years the Federal inspection service has found no canker in the fruit so there is no further reason for the quarantine. The fruit must still be treated by an oil dip and certified but it is now anticipated that the pink Texas grapefruit will soon be on the California markets. SERIOUSLY ILL Mrs. Tom McFadden is seriously ill at St. Joseph's hospital, Orange, it was learned today. News-Times Goes Daily in Beach Area Publisher Sam Porter, who took over publication of the Newport News-Times from Sam Meyer a year or so ago, announced this week that starting on Monday of this week the paper will appear every day Monday through Friday. Previously the paper had been a semi-weekly. Starting circulation will be about 2500 papers. National news and pictures will be provided by the United Press and Acme Newsphotos services, he said. "The rapid growth and present population of the Newport Harbor area deserves a daily newspaper," Porter declared. Sutter county has 1,664 farms covering 357,470 acres with agricultural products valued at more than $32,000,000 in 1944. Keep your eye on our classified ad section. Anticipating a gala event members of the Elks lodge from four Orange county lodges gathered at the Elks club on Nov. Los Angeles street Tuesday evening to honor Grand Secretary of the Elks Lodge, J. E. "Edc Masters and Mrs. Masters we have been residing at the Inn Hotel the past few months where Mr. Masters has been crying on the work of his office capacity in the lodge. An especially fine program was presented and a dinner worthy of the gourmet was served to B and their dignitaries. Santa Ana Elks Double Quartet entertained in their usual fine manner but to be outdone, the local contingent of the Elks, the band under able direction of band leader Cook, showed the county what real music can be. Mr. Master is a member Charleroi, Pa., Lodge No. 494 has been Grand Secretary of B.P.O. Elks for a number of years In 1922 he was elected Grand Ruler. Mr. and Mrs. Masters were overnight guests of District Depo Oscar Heying and Mrs. Heying. Jack Hartfield, owner of His field's Jewelry store, is recuperating from a back infection is at the Anaheim Community hospital. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1948 French Canada' Forum Subject Next Monday French Canada" will be discussed by Philip Noble on the Anaheim Public Forum next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the school auditorium. The pubs cordially invited to attend free program which will feature colored motion pictures illustrating the lecture. Some of the places depicted in the pictures will include Quebec and the Chateau Frontenac, Duf-Terrace, Montcalm's Headquarters, the Plains of Abraham, the forces of Wolf and local struggled for the conquest of Canada; Little Champlain it, and Sous Le Cap. All these unfold the historic grandiose of the Gibraltar of North America, according to the speaker. So to be shown are the Montancy Falls; the Island of Orlando; portraying the simple life French Canadian agricultural community; Ste. Anne de Baupre; St. Paul showing a colorful highlightng St. John the first's Day celebration; Murray the Gaspe Pensinula, a land point pictureque fishing vil. Market Higher, Stiff Competition In eastern markets last week the demand for oranges was very active due mainly to the supply of fruit not being excessive. Weather conditions made it possible for shoppers to get out on the streets in more normal numbers. Due to the recent break in the commodity markets all buyers seem to be wary and they are all looking for lower prices on food items. This resistance showed itself when higher retail prices were posted on navels in the midwest last week. The advance brought canned juice to the fore again with a new low of two 46 oz. cans of Florida orange juice being offered for 21 cents. The competition offered by Florida to navel oranges is well illustrated by the story of the operations of an Evansville jobber who purchased three cars of Florida canned orange juice, which amounts to nine cars of fresh fruit, and expects to move this merchandise out in three weeks. During that same period this jobber expects to handle six cars of Florida citrus county and state affairs, to A. J. Schutte Files For State Senate Responding to requests of leaders in every part of Orange county, Rancher A. J. Schutte, a Republican long prominent in Delay Red Drive Opening Postponement of the Red Cross drive until the next week, scheduled Monday of this week, announced by A. J. Schutte paign chairman. Unexpected delays tha not be avoided caused the ing of the annual program postponed. Plans for the o for the most part, com- stated. Anaheim's quota is $941 iterated. Local chapter anticipate that the goal reached shortly after the paign gets into full swing. This month the American Red Cross is seek- 000,000 from the resident United States to continue pand its service during t ing fiscal year. Contributions during March's fund campaign to the Anaheim chapter to veterans and their fam conduct numerous classes safety, first aid and nutr- On a national scale, A support helped the Red give free transportation than one million miles. Products of Farm Day Be Included in Marshall Plan House Foreign Relations Committee in Washington heard Wilcox, assistant manager CFGE, last week urge the motion of some elements of the land dried California fruit in foreign Aid bill. Citrus, northapples, pears and California various fruit, nuts and dried were the ones specifically to be put in the so called Marshall Plan. Proposal made was that the crops of these crops would be used to sell their products in and take the currency of particular country in exchange. This currency would then be deemed by a government or the banking agency, under small Plan direction, and the credit paid in U.S. dollars. The ing agency would hold the currency for redemption after more advantageous time handle it on a foreign investment basis. Disposition of this matter the hands of the Foreign Consumers Committee and will not known for several weeks. Inclusion of citrus in the cultural products under the art price program was also by Wilcox while he was inington. This request was, of course, dependent upon whether a program is continued besides present expiration date. Honor and Secretary Honor Cyclists Hail Snow Party Enthusiastic junior high school members of the Anaheim Honor Bicycle Club, enjoyed a gala snow party at Big Pines, San Bernardino mountains, all day Saturday. The event was co-sponsored by the Anaheim 20-30 club and the honor bicycle club advisors. Through the generosity of the 20-30ians, food was provided by Dillard Wilkersen of Mothers' city, county and state affairs, today agreed to become a candidate for election to the State Senate. With backing of Republicans as well as Democrats, Schutte said he confidently hopes the voters to favor him with both party nominations at the June 1 primary, so strong has been the support pledged to him. Thus will be placed at the disposal of the people of Orange county a leadership which has carried Schutte to the top as a much-sought executive in many fields. For more than a score of years, he has been president of Olive Heights Citrus Association. He now is state delegate to the California Farm Bureau Federation, and as such is one of its policymakers. Other interests have claimed his time. For four years past, he has headed the Anaheim Chapter, Red Cross, and last June was sent to Cleveland, O., as California representative to present the "Anaheim plan" of campaigning which is a model for success. Schutte also is a member of the American Legion, Kiwanis club and Associated Chambers of Commerce, in which he is active. He lives at 400 W. Alberta street, Anaheim, with his daughter Marjorie 18, who is attending Fullerton junior college. A native of LaFayette county, Mo., Schutte spent his boyhood and young manhood there, joining the artillery for service in World War I. He came to Orange county in 1926, and within six months bought the East Ball Road orange grove near Anaheim, which he still operates. Annual Citrus Institute Friday A record attendance of Orange County Citrus growers is anticipated at the 20th Annual Citrus Institute at Anaheim high school, Friday, March 5th. This forecast is based on the unusual interest national Red Cross is seeking 000,000 from the resident United States to continue pand its service during this fiscal year. Contributions during March's fund campaign to the Anaheim chapter to veterans and their family conduct numerous classes safety, first aid and nutrition. On a national scale, A support helped the Red Cross give free transportation than one million American fields of health and save assist more than 305,000 in 287 disasters at a cost than $11,000,000, and to it new national blood programs will eventually furnish blood its derivatives to the emulsion without charge for ducts, local chapter stated. In the coming fiscal year organization will stand m serve more than 14 million ans of World War II who able for the type of aid offered by the Red Cross, ing to the Pacific area oofficials. When asking community port, the area office state Red Cross must be aid again in time of disaster year much assistance was to victims of the Texas Oplosions and the Florida guerrinec. The Red Cross goal of al blood bank, when reach offer service to all. You Could Read Story Like the One Written Here Poisoning a dog is a miser or, but poisoning a human Tragedy could strike the quiet, progressive and peering city of Anaheim. A news item to the one below appear in local newspapers: Anaheim Child Dies of Poison A picnic of "doctored dogs Sunday in Anaheim stillled forever the carefree of little Maudie Smith, 4 ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jo Smith of Familiar street heim. Honor Grand Secretary Special Meeting Participating a gala evening, members of the Elks lodge from Orange county lodges gathered at the Elks club on North Angeles street Tuesday evening to honor Grand Secretary of Elks Lodge, J. E. "Eddie" Mrs and Mrs. Masters who been residing at the Indio past few months from Mr. Masters has been carved on the work of his official city in the lodge. Especially fine program was rated and a dinner worthy of guest was served to Elks their dignitaries. Santa Ana Double Quartet entertained our usual fine manner but not outdone, the local contingent of Elks, the band under the direction of band leader Bill Ruler. Mr. Masters were overguests of District Deputy Heying and Mrs. Heying. K Hartfield, owner of Hart Jewelry store, is recuperation from a back infection and the Anaheim Community Hospital. AL HANSEN ILL IN HOSPITAL Alfred Hansen, insurance man of 515 North Los Angeles street; suffered a slight stroke this week. He is in the Anaheim Community hospital. Annual Citrus Institute Friday A record attendance of Orange County Citrus growers is anticipated at the 20th Annual Citrus Institute at Anaheim high school, Friday, March 5th. This forecast is based on the unusual interest registered from all parts of the county, says Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. The citrus marketing panel scheduled on the program is headed by three of the top and best informed marketing leaders of the industry. This is the first time these men have appeared together on a growers institute platform. They will answer growers questions from the floor concerning new market outlets and possible improvements in current channels. The morning session, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will cover subjects on orchard culture. The afternoon session will take up marketing problems and questions and the growers question period. Former Real Estate Man Sells Home, Ranch Property The home and ranch of R. L. Rust on Jefferson near North street was sold this week to Elmer Truax, North Dakota business man, it was announced. The place consists of an 18½ acre orange grove together with a two story four-bedroom colonial home situated in the heart of the grove. Truax came here from Minot, S. D. and intends to occupy the property as soon as possible. Rust, who was well known here as a real estate operator, will retire to Palm Springs, it was stated. Anaheim Child Dies of Poison A picnic of "doctored dogs Sunday in Anaheim stillied forever the carefree of little Maudie Smith, 4, center of Mr. and Mrs. Jo Smith of Famillar street heim. The youngster died last despite frantic efforts of hospital attendants who ed with stomach pump strychnine antidotes to sa life. She was rushed to the pital by the family doctor Jones, M.D., was called in lately when she went into vulsions after returning. It is believed the wieners, bun and mustard, found eaten by the child were left by a dog poisoner who killed 11 dogs and sickened eral here during the past weeks. Robert Spencer, An pound master, and special the case stated that a poison, undetermined as was added to the strychnine since usual antidotes proviled tile. Not a pretty story. But it happen here in Anaheim tomorrow — it could happen something isn't done. Severity of what could be done have presented by owners of do ed and local canine lovers and night patrol has been s ed as has a reward for in tion leading to the infamous son or persons indulging despicable dog poisonings. Ed wieners are a menace Spencer, not only to trusti mals but to inquisitive an ing children. Killing a d misdemeanor but killing it is murder. ZETTE 1948 Eight Pages NO. 19 Delay Red Cross Drive Opening Postponement of the Anaheim Red Cross drive until the first of next week, scheduled to begin Monday of this week, was announced by A. J. Schutte, campaign chairman. Unexpected delays that could not be avoided caused the launching of the annual program to be postponed. Plans for the drive are for the most part, complete, he stated. Anaheim's quota is $9418, he reiterated. Local chapter officials anticipate that the goal will be reached shortly after the campaign gets into full swing. This month the American National Red Cross is seeking $75,-000,000 from the residents of the United States to continue and expand its service during the coming fiscal year. Contributions during last March's fund campaign enabled the Anaheim chapter to assist 70 veterans and their families; to conduct numerous classes in water safety, first aid and nutrition. On a national scale, Anaheim support helped the Red Cross to live free transportation to more CITY ELECTION LINES DRAWN! FILINGS COMPLETED FOR COUNCIL Two city councilmen, a city clerk and a city treasurer will have to be chosen by the voters on the second Tuesday of April, the 13th to be exact, when the polls will be open all day to receive their ballots. Charles Griffith stands for re-election, unopposed, for the office of city clerk. Adolph Tuma, also unopposed, seeks re-election as city treasurer. For the two open seats on the council the two incumbents, Ray VanWagoner and Charles Pearson seek re-election. Adolph H. Kneip and Ralph H. Decker have also filed for seats on the council. This year there will be nine consolidated voting precincts for the purpose of holding the election and every registered voter will be instructed as to where he can cast his ballot. In the last city election in April of 1946 there were only eight polling places. Also in the last election there were three council spots to fill and seven candidates were in the field. This year there are only two councilmanic seats to fill for the four year term and three names to choose from. Ray VanWagoner was first elected to this office in the municipal election in the spring of 1940 and has served continuously since that time. Charles Pearson was first Day's Big Awards Lucky winners of the Appreciation Day event yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in front of the Fox theater include Albert Brunet, 727 South Philadelphia street, free house painting; Mrs. Henrietta Furr, 829 North Helena street, $200 worth of merchandising coupons for a 40 per cent award, and Mrs. Hayden Harris, 111 North Los Angeles street, a $25 consolation prize of a 53-piece dinner set from Garey's Furniture company. In honor of the Paint-Up, Clean-Up and Fix-Up city beautification plan, the special home painting award made to Brunet was one of the many one-family home owners living within the city area to register the first of this week with Anaheim paint dealers including Robins Paint Store, Schaeffler's Paint and Wall Paper company, Lund and Son's company and Nadorff Hardware to provide the materials. Painters who have agreed to donate a half-day's labor to the project to begin Saturday, include R. O. Quarton, Clyde Webb, Fred Hayes, O. C. Ulrich, Martin Wolting, Sven Haarberg, Frank Miller, Harry Kindig, Oscar Scholtz, Reynolds Meade, E. R. Waites, David O. Teeter and William Head. Arnold O. Lund is chairman of the volunteers. Master of ceremonies for Appreciation Day was Gabbert Stephens, special events and sports announcer of Radio Station KVOE, Santa Ana. His voice carried over the microphone to a record crowd of more than 2000. Everett Tawney of Mother Colony House Restaurant was in charge of choosing the Appreciation Day grand award winner and naming the consolation prize winner. The treasure chest boasted $500. Not present to claim the grand award were John Bruce, 332 West Truslow, Fullerton, five per cent ticket holder; and Mrs. Ed Moen, 520 East Wilshire avenue, Fullerton, 20 per cent. Those missing the dinner-ware award included Mary Sue Sharp, 400 South Olive street; W. S. Fukuda, Route 3, Box 119, Anaheim; Mrs. Grace Van Verst, 8891 Euclid avenue; and Mrs. Dora Corona, 600 South Magnolia avenue, Fullerton. Assisting with presentation arrangements were Al Garey, J. O. A. G. Tuma has served two terms in the office of city treasurer and as evidence of the good job he has turned in there, is faced with no opposition. Before being elected to the office he now fills he followed the profession of an by the city. Ralph H. Decker who filed almost at the last minute was formerly on the police department. He now manages a local hotel. Charles Griffith has held the important post of city clerk since 1934 when he won the office from John Price who was moved into this office by the council upon the death of E. B. Merritt, who had been clerk for many years. Unopposed, Griffith has indicated his willingness to serve another term. With the growth of the city and surrounding country the problems confronting the council are manifold. Sewer extension, water, power, parks, building supervision, fire and police protection are just a few of the vital services tended by the city administration and the amount of work entailed means that the council is doing their job at quite a sacrifice of the time which could, in most cases, be used in their own personal endeavors. Off-street parking, new annexations to the city and the inclusion of outside territory in the Metropolitan Water District are some of the long range problems coming up for decision in the near future and they all require a steady hand on the helm. From a perusal of these few facts it is easy to see how imperative it is that as many registered voters as possible must get out on Anaheim Child Dies of Poison A picnic of "doctored" hot dogs Sunday in Anaheim park stillled forever the carefree heart of little Maudie Smith, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Smith of Familiar street, Anaheim. The youngster died last night despite frantic efforts of local hospital attendants who worked with stomach pump and strychnine antidotes to save her life. She was rushed to the hospital by the family doctor. John Jones, M.D., was called immediately when she went into convulsions after returning home. It is believed the wieners, minus sun and mustard, found and eaten by the child were baited by a dog poisoner who has killed 11 dogs and sickened several here during the past three weeks. Robert Spencer, Anaheim bound master, and specialists on the case stated that another poison, undetermined as yet, was added to the strychnine, since usual antidotes proved futile. Not a pretty story. But it could happen here in Anaheim. Today, tomorrow — it could happen if something isn't done. Several ideas for what could be done have been presented by owners of dogs kill and local canine lovers. A day and night patrol has been suggested as has a reward for information leading to the infamous person or persons indulging in the suspicable dog poisonings. Doctoral wieners are a menace, says Spencer, not only to trusting animals but to inquisitive and trusting children. Killing a dog is a disdemeanor but killing a child is murder. Truslow, Fullerton, five per cent ticket holder; and Mrs. Ed Moen, 520 East Wilshire avenue, Fullerton, 20 per cent. Those missing the dinner-ware award included Mary Sue Sharp, 400 South Olive street; W. S. Fukuda, Route 3, Box 119, Anaheim; Mrs. Grace Van Verst, 8891 Euclid avenue; and Mrs. Dora Corona, 600 South Magnolia avenue, Fullerton. Assisting with presentation arrangements were Al Garey, J. O. Thornhill and little Earl Huton. New County Park In Trabuco Canyon Official title to a 270 acre parcel of land in Trabuco canyon was taken Tuesday by Orange county for development into a new county park. To be known as O'Neill park in honor of the late Richard O'Neill the land, in rugged country, will be made into a playground for campers. The board of supervisors accepted the land from Mrs. Rose O'Neill and her children, Richard O'Neill and Mrs. Alice Moiso. The property has a frontage along Trabuco road of over a mile, has an estimated value of $300,000 for which the county is paying $10 as a token consideration. Rolling hill and meadow, the property is covered with sycamore and oak trees and is said to be one of the most attractive spots in the canyon. Token development will start immediately, county officials said, with the construction of restrooms, fireplaces and other facilities for campers. State Forest Ranger Joe Scherman, who handled details of the transaction, reports that there is sufficient water on the land. Negotiations for the land have been going on for some time. More Dogs Are Poison Victims A friendly white part-shepherd belonging to James A. Dehlsen, 703 North Zeyn street, was the victim of a poisoner of dogs, who has been lurking in the northern section of town for the past three weeks. A dog which belonged to Ed. K. Ellis, 928 North Emily street, died Sunday night from strychnine poisoning which it picked up when out for a walk with its master. Wieners are now being used as the deadly bait, according to Robert Spencer, local pound master. It is believed that some other potent drug is employed to augment the agonizing and fatal effects of strychnine, since usual antidotes for strychnine have failed to react favorably. The earthquake which was felt over most of the southern part of the state did no damage in Anaheim or its vicinity, according to reports received. Residents were awakened shortly after midnight Sunday when a sharp tremor was recorded on the seismograph of the California Institute of Technology. It is reported the shock lasted approximately 15 seconds.