anaheim-gazette 1948-07-08

COLONY QUIPS Phil Segrais, manager of Aaron Schultz Furniture Co., has just returned from a month long, to which he added the fall 4th of July holiday, trip around the United States and Canada. We heard from him while in Quebec so know of a certainty that they let him cross the border, the controlling factor being that Mrs. Segrais was with him. Phil reports that Canada is a beautiful country, with enormous natural resources but not nearly so advanced economically as the U. S. The people there are hungry for that old American dollar. (So are we all, hey what?) He got all fixed up in a barber shop for a buck and then went all out for a manicure at thirty-five cents. We rather suspect that the corps of beautiful little French girls in this department caused him to throw the money around. As his 'pattys' were being worked on he posed as an American tourist from California. As soon as the girl found out he was from the Golden State she called the news out, in French, to all her coworkers. There was much jabbering in the French tongue and they all clustered around Phil to ask questions about the west. None of them knew that he speaks French fluently and that their side remarks in that language did not go over his head. Finally he asked one of the girls to come back here with him as he had plenty of room in his car. She countered with the question of what she would do with her husband. Then Orange Market Improves After Lowest Week The orange market, instead of getting better as shippers have confidently hoped and believed, continued worse last week, but showed some improvement this week. The f. o. b. average for all sizes and all grades in all markets last week was about $3.05, which was about 25 cents under the f. o. b. average for the preceding week. Chiefly responsible for the lower average was a reduction in prices paid for larger sizes, though there was an increase in the percentage of smaller sizes and this also depressed the price. Florida shipped little more than 300 cars of its big Valencias last week, indicating its crop is cleaning up for the season. This gave California shippers hope that there would soon be a better market for their smaller and higher priced, but markedly superior, Valencias. California growers have en- The United States has successfully passed another 4th of July with a few more people killed than last year which is some kind out, in French, to all her coworkers. There was much jabbering in the French tongue and they all clustered around Phil to ask questions about the west. None of them knew that he speaks French fluently and that their side remarks in that language did not go over his head. Finally he asked one of the girls to come back here with him as he had plenty of room in his car. She countered with the question of what she would do with her husband. Then he dropped the bombshell and asked her, this time in fluent French, what was the matter with him. After all the remarks the girls had made to one another in French thinking Phil would not understand it was no wonder that their faces got red. Another part of the trip that stood out in his membry was the drive down the Hudson river past all of the great estates that have so much to do with the history of our country. The Vanderbilt home that is now open to the public is an amazing place to look around in and a week or more could be profitably spent there. Farther down the river you come to Hyde Park, now a National Park, and in it you can see all of F.D.R.'s state papers, his desk gadgets, Fala's chair and chewed up rubber ball, the room from which the fireside chats were made and countless other memorable and interesting things. He had another interesting experience still farther down the river at Poughkeepsie where he noticed a great throng of people and cars lined up along the river. After stalling around in the traffic he saw that all attention was focused on some small boats in the river and realized that he was seeing the Olympic crew eliminations. Crossing the bridge immediately above the finish line he stalled his car, by design, and had a grandstand seat of witness the thrilling encounter. After seeing New York, Washington, down the Shenandoah valley, New Orleans the Segrais' returned home through Texas and Arizona after taking a real good look at the major portion of North America. Phil admits that he would hardly trade all the rest of it for Anaheim and northern Orange county. In that we feel he is absolutely right. O— The United States has successfully passed another 4th of July with a few more people killed than last year which is some kind paid for larger sizes, though there was an increase in the percentage of smaller sizes and this also depressed the price. Florida shipped little more than 300 cars of its big Valencias last week, indicating its crop is cleaning up for the season. This gave California shippers hope that there would soon be a better market for their smaller and higher priced, but markedly superior, Valencias. California growers have encountered much stiffer competition from Florida than many of them realize. On June 29, for instance, good quality Floridas delivered were priced thus: $2.40 for 150s; $2.70 for 176s; $2.95 for 200s and 220s, and $2.15 for 344s. At the same time fancy brand California Valencias were priced thus: $7.50 for 176s and larger; $6.75 for 200s; $5.75 on 220s; $4.75 on 252s; $4.25 on 288s and $3.90 on 344s. No wonder that California looked eagerly for the final, complete cleanup of Florida's crop. A spell of not weather that covered most of the nation last week sent lemon prices to fancy levels in some markets. There was generally cooler weather this week and prices dropped some but were still at highly satisfactory level. The overall f. o. b. average last week was about $6.83 a box. Responsible for this average was a temperature on July 2 of 93 degrees in New York, 80 and muggy in Boston, 97 in Philadelphia and 90 in Pittsburgh. The Orange Administrative Committee was due to step shipment of oranges for next week up to 1400 cars, but in view of the market situation and the amount of fruit rolling, the prorate for the week was held to 1300 cars, same as this and last week. This was accomplished, though, only by disregarding the motion of Mutual Orange Distributors that the prorate be stepped up to 1400 cars. MOD took the position that fruit must be shipped in greater volume, and July and August are the months in which to do it. No one in the OAC disagreed with this but all the other factors this but all the other factors wanted to demand improvement before more "small ones" were sent to market. Statistically, it was pointed out this week by Arthur Clark, independent representative on the OAC, things could not be in better shape except in the matter of fruit size. Actual measurements just announced by the OAC show 284 oranges to the box for all of Officers Tonight Officers for the coming year will be chosen and committees named at the first meeting of the board of directors of the Orange County Federation of Communities Chests which will be held tonight at the Rossmore cafe in San Ana. A nominating committee will present a slate. Members of the board of directors are: Mayor Charles Pearl (and one other), Anaheim; M R. F. Rittenhouse and Mrs. R McKenzie, Buena Park; Elr Steffensen and C. L. Mikkels Fullerton; John Murdy, Jr., a William Gallienne, Hunting Beach; J. H. Adamson and N man Redman, Laguna Beach; E. Weide and Lyall Sutton, Habra; Mrs. Jerrold Spangler and H. F. Kenny, Newport-Balbo Don Danner and Vernon L. Valentine, Orange; Lawrence Patten son and Lee Smith, Santa Anita Tustin; and two not yet selected from Costa Mesa. Farm Centers Name Officers For Next Year The eight farm centers of Orange County Farm Bureau have announced their officers for the coming year. Anaheim center re-elected Henry Klausing as president; Fred Schafer was chosen vice president; Julia Johnson, secretary; and A. J. Schutte elected again as director, after abandoning plans to run for state senator. Cypress-Magnolia center elected Ed Cook, president; B Cole, vice president; Al Mittman secretary; and Brent Wahlbe director. Foothill center made a clean sweep with the exception of training the retiring presidents Paul Nelson, as director. Elect president was Dr. Abbott Smith Orange, a son of Supervisor Ward Smith; vice president is L Warren; second vice president George Martini; secretary, M Elizabeth Armistead. Garden Grove center chose former secretary, Clayton Ferrer as president; elected Scott Hoepner as vice president; chose Car Milbrat as secretary; a place a longtime director on job as their center representation by selecting Vernon C. Heil. He was given an alternate director by the person of Roland Rosselot. The United States has successfully passed another 4th of July with a few more people killed than last year which is some kind of a record anyway. With this introduction we would like to call attention to the efforts made by the fireworks manufacturers to hold down accidents. This year you could buy, for as little as a quarter, an item going under the name of fireworks that would give a display of stars, if you could get it lighted (we almost said lit), for fully 5½ seconds. All of this merchandise was guaranteed not to explode. In fact there was so little powder in the stuff that it took about three king size matches to get them lit (there we go again). The matches made more of a display than the fireworks. The American public is about the biggest bunch of suckers we know about. They will buy fireworks that has no fire or powder in it. They will buy ice cream that has no cream—but plenty of 'filler' and vote for candidates for office who cynically and deceitfully promise things they have no intention and which are impossible of fulfillment. Barnum was right when he said there was a sucker born every minute and they never died. Many years ago, when Paul Demaree and Frank Kellogg were young fellows, there came to Anaheim High a new math teacher who wore a toupe or wig. His name was (deleted). The class assembled on the first day of school (Continued on Page 6) Orange Exports Running Ahead Of Forecasts One bright factor in the California orange picture is that exports have run considerably heavier on all varieties than was anticipated at the beginning of the year. Navel orange exports totaled 1075 cars. A light but normal volume is going to trans-Pacific countries; the unexpected business is coming from Belgium and Switzerland. Every effort is being made to sell only small sizes in export channels — mostly 288s and 344s. OAC originally forecast the export of 1850 cars of southern Valencias this season. Indications now are that this figure will be exceeded by the time the season is finished. HOUSE GUEST IN REINHARDT HOME House guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Reinhardt, 305 East Water street, was Mrs. Jettie Eulberg of Brawley, who enjoyed the local couple's hospitality for a week. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1948 Issue 35 June Building Permits Forty-five building permits issued at a total valuation of $81,064 during the month of July by the City of Anaheim, it used in Inspector Rudolph's building permit report, giving the total for the year to $1081. These permits issued, 15 were the construction of homes to be built at the average cost of $200 or total sum of $152,550. June 1947 the total valuation permits stood at $966,228, and June's permits were valued at $100,419. County Chests Elect New Officers Tonight Officers for the coming year will choose and committees named by the directors of the Orange County Federation of Community which will be held tonight at Rossmore cafe in Santa Ana nominating committee will act a slate. Members of the board of directive: Mayor Charles Pearson (one other), Anaheim; Mrs. Another Wildcat Oil Well Begun On North Street Another try for oil is being made on East North street. Universal Oil company is drilling a wildcat in the Wylie orange grove about 200 yards south of North street, a half mile east of Dowling road and about four miles east of Anaheim. Kellogg and Sons are the drilling contractors. A few months ago the same portable drilling outfit tried for oil in the grove of the Orange Belt Fruit company about 600 yards north of the present venture. That hole was drilled to an asserted depth of somewhat more than seven thousand feet without encountering oil sands worth exploiting. The Universal venture is a short distance northwest of the Anaheim rubbish dump which has been leased by the Union Oil company for a wildcat enterprise. And that in turn is but a short distance northwest of a try for oil by a group including the Standard Oil company. Williams Reviews Fishing News Fishing news of "current" interest to enthusiastic piscators, was reviewed by Bob Williams, local sporting goods store owner, who took an unofficial "pole" following the July 4th holiday. At Dana Point fishing was fair with barracuda listed as the biggest catch. An occasional white sea bass and a few a few bonita were reported caught Monday. Lots of barracuda and halibut were procured by sportsmen at Huntington Beach flats. Santa Catalina Island reports showed lots of barraeuda, sea bass and occasional yellow tail running. Barracuda and a few yellow tail and sea bass were reported for San Clemente. Rumor has it that an albacore was caught on the Fourteen Mile Banks which run from Dana Point to Catalina. San Diego reports showed lots of fishermen and only a fair amount of fish. Bonita and yellow tail were taken. Trout fishing at Big Bear and Arrowhead was only fair. However, at Lake Crowley in the Sierra country, trout were running plentiful. Citrus May Get 'Support' In Two Years No one in Orange county able to say this week just provided by the agriculture modity price support bill by the 80th Congress in the moment before adjournment printed copy of the final been released. Indication however, that the new support program becomes on January 1, 1949, and its combination of the present legal end of this year. Then for the Steagall commodities continue on a sliding scale on 60 to 90 percent of parity the six basic commodities remain unchanged at 90 pct. All other commodities (incl citrus) are in a third group retains its present status. If funds are available after basis and Seagall groups been supported to the extent the law, such funds may applied to third group item. Incidents Tonight incidents for the coming year will happen and committees named by first meeting of the new directors of the Orange County Federation of Community which will be held tonight at Rossmore cafe in Santa Ana nominating committee will sit at a slate. Members of the board of directive: Mayor Charles Pearson (one other), Anaheim; Mrs. Rittenhouse and Mrs. Ruth Ziezie, Buena Park; Elmer Husen and C. L. Mikkelsen, John Murdy, Jr., and Tom Gallienne, Huntington J. H. Adamson and Nor-Edman, Laguna Beach; Iraide and Lyall Sutton, La Mira; Mrs. Jerrold Spangler and Kenny, Newport-Balboa;anner and Vernon L. Valen-Orange; Lawrence Patterd-Lee Smith, Santa Ana; and two not yet selected Costa Mesa. Farm Centers Home Officers For Next Year right farm centers of the County Farm Bureau announced their officers for coming year. Theim center re-elected Henning as president; Fred M. Her was chosen vice presi-Julia Johnson, secretary; J. Schutte elected again director, after abandoning his no run for state senator. Press-Magnolia center re-Ed Cook, president; Bob Price president; Al Mittman, Berry; and Brent Wahlberg, Jr. mill center made a clean with the exception of re-the retiring president, Nelson, as director. Elected tent was Dr. Abbott Smith, a son of Supervisor Wilmith; vice president is L. A.; second vice president, Martini; secretary, Mrs. Beth Armistead. Ben Grove center chose the secretary, Clayton Ferrin, incident; elected Scott Hoept-vice president; chose Osilbrat as secretary; and a longtime director on the their center representative Vernon C. Heil. He even an alternate director in person of Roland Rosselot. Bagged Lemons May Now Bear Sunkist Label Those Exchange packing house managers who wish to may now ship Sunkist lemons in bags. Several weeks ago the California Fruit Growers Exchange board of directors voted to permit the interstate shipment of non-advertised brands of lemons in two-pound bags. The experiment worked out so well that the board has voted to permit the brand name Sunkist on bagged lemons. The order is effective now but is still under regulations set up by the Exchange Field Department. General Manager Armstrong reported to the board that in the first experimental shipments there was a tendency on the part of consumers materially to increase their units of purchases and indications were that retailers are disposed to take a smaller margin of profit on the bagged fruit than they generally take for the non-bagged fruit. The small volume of lemons shipped from Exchange houses so far have gone to such markets as Atlanta, Memphis, Houston and Salt Lake City where they had a good reception from both wholesale and retail trade. MWD Ups Rates For Water 20% Due to the increased cost of chemicals used in the softening process, the rate for softened and filtered Colorado River water delivered to cities in the Metropolitan Water District has been increased from $15 to $18 an acre foot, effective July 1, according to an announcement by Julian Hinds, general manager and chief engineer of the district. This rate is equivalent to 4.13 cents per hundred cubic feet. San Clemente. Rumor has it that an albacore was caught on the Fourteen Mile Banks which run from Dana Point to Catalina. San Diego reports showed lots of fishermen and only a fair amount of fish. Bonita and yellow tail were taken. Trout fishing at Big Bear and Arrowhead was only fair. However, at Lake Crowley in the Sierra country, trout were running plentiful. An abundance of crappie and blue gill and a few bass were caught at Lake Henshaw. Lakes Mead and Havesu simmered in weather too hot for good fishing. Commercial fishermen took many broadbill swordfish. Marlin swordfish were sighted off Laguna shores. Excellent swordfishing is expected soon as flying fish are now plentiful in coastal waters. At Ensenada, Baja California, good cacthes of big yellow tail, white sea bass and barracuda are basis for some true tall fishing fales. Local Taxes Small Part Of Total Bill Local property taxes accounted for $48 out of total tax payments of $420 made last year by the average Californian, who paid income taxes amounting to more than half of that total, mostly to the federal government. Sales taxes, federal, state and local, were in excess of $40 for each resident. Speaking at San Diego at the annual meeting of the County Supervisors Association of California, Dixwell L. Pierce, secretary of the State Board of Equalization, cited these figures to show that property taxes, although high, are not disproportionately heavy. He forecast that they probably will have to be retained indefinitely as the principal source of local revenue. "Twenty years ago," said Pierce, "when our population was about half what it is now, the per capita property tax burden was almost the current figure. Federal taxes were only $25 per capita and state taxes barely $20. The substantial increases in federal and state taxes that have occurred since have resulted from income and sales taxes as neither of these governments uses the property tax, end of this year. Then for the Steagall commodities continue on a sliding scale on 60 to 90 percent of parity the six basic commodities remain unchanged at 90 per cent all other commodities (incl citrus) are in a third group retains its present status. If funds are available after basis and Seagall groups been supported to the extent law, such funds may applied to third group item. At the end of 1949 the new gram, it is believed here, pled for only two groups: 1. basic commodities, and 2. agricultural commodities, ing citrus. After January 1st the parity formula will be on a 10-year moving period provided the new parity pled not more than 5 per cent the parity in effect the previous year. Return from HiAnnual Congress Hi-Y delegates Ronnie L. Wesley Bose and YMCA DeTommy Thomason returned the national Hi-Y Congress at Miami University from 25 to 30, in Oxford, Ohio day night. Another local sentative, Dub Helsing, resided in the east visiting relatives. Lemcke and Helsing wint juniors next year, and he senior in Anaheim Union school. All three are members the Blue and Gold Hi-Y for AUHS Principal Paul H. De. Other member in the party six from this area attending confab were Toby Thorow representing the Newport club, and George Clinton, senting the Huntington club. The group left June 17 visited Carlsbad Caverns en On the return trip they went the sights at Rocky Mountain National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and H Dam. More than 800 delegates throughout the country present for the Congress them being residents of the south-west area. Purpose of the Congress to bring together Hi-Y from throughout the nation they might discuss practice change ideas and make mendations. Germany’s Once Mighty Navy Now a Ghost Fleet Here are the remnants of the once mighty German Navy in Bremerhaven, where they await final disposition. Patrol craft are nested at right, with the tugs and mine sweepers in left background. Citrus May Get 'Support' In Two Years No one in Orange county was able to say this week just what is provided by the agricultural commodity price support bill passed by the 80th Congress in the hectic moment before adjournment. No printed copy of the final bill had been released. Indications were, however, that the new price support program becomes effective on January 1, 1949, and is a continuation of the present legislation and both the Hope and Aiken bills. Support of the six "basic commodities" and the so-called Seagall commodities continues under present legislation to the end of this year. Then for a year the Steagall commodities would continue on a sliding scale based on 60 to 90 percent of parity while the six basic commodities would remain unchanged at 90 per cent. All other commodities (including citrus) are in a third group which contains its present status. That is, funds are available after the basis and Seagall groups have been supported to the extent of the law, such funds may be applied to third group items. Chamber Readies Welcome For Riders In Portola Trek July 28 Bed, board and entertainment were being arranged this week by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce for the 40 horsemen in the Portola Trek who will ride from San Diego to San Francisco. The trek will reproduce as exactly as possible the historic ride of Don Gaspar de Portola and his party 179 years ago. Thorneycroft Sales Chief at Mahaffey-Fitz Announcement was made this week by Gene Mahaffey of the appointment of Bill Thorneycroft as sales manager of Mahaffey and Fitz Furniture store at 129 West Center street. Thorneycroft, well known Anaheim business man and civic leader, has designed as manager of the Anaheim Firestone store to accept the new position. A native of Los Angeles where he received all his schooling, Thorneycroft came to Anaheim in February, Forty horsemen garbed in reproductions of Portola and his party will leave San Diego on July 14, on the first leg of a 790 mile ride which is scheduled to occupy 108 days and end at San Francisco. On the way parties of horsemen are expected to escort them on their way, so the expedition will involve in all, several hundred horsemen. Twelve of the riders are to be selected from the twelve counties through which the party will pass. These counties are San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco. On arrival in Anaheim, which Return from Hi-Y Annual Congress Hi-Y delegates Ronnie Lemcke, Lesley Bose and YMCA Director Jimmy Thomason returned from the national Hi-Y Congress held at Miami University from June 10 to 30, in Oxford, Ohio, Tuesday night. Another local representative, Dub Helsing, remained the east visiting relatives. Lemcke and Helsing will be seniors next year, and Bose a senior in Anaheim Union high school. All three are members of the Blue and Gold Hi-Y led by UHS Principal Paul H. Demaree. Other member in the party of them from this area attending the safab were Toby Thompson, presenting the Newport Hi-Y club, and George Clinton, representing the Huntington Beach club. The group left June 19 and visited Carlsbad Caverns enroute. In the return trip they viewed the sights at Rocky Mountain National Park, Bryce Canyon, on National Park and Hoover Dam. More than 800 delegates from throughout the country were present for the Congress, 60 of them being residents of the Pacific Northwest area. Purpose of the Congress was to bring together Hi-Y youths from throughout the nation that they might discuss practices, exchange ideas and make recommendations. Announcement was made this week by Gene Mahaffey of the appointment of Bill Thorneycroft as sales manager of Mahaffey and Fitz Furniture store at 129 West Center street. Thorneycroft, well known Anaheim business man and civic leader, has designed as manager of the Anaheim Firestone store to accept the new position. A native of Los Angeles where he received all his schooling, Thorneycroft came to Anaheim in February, 1945, when he was appointed by Firestone as manager of the local store. He recently completed his year as chairman of the retail division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and served on the division board of directors. He is active in the affairs of the Chamber, of the Anaheim Lions club and of the Masonic lodge. "During the three years in which I served as manager of the Firestone store, my family and I have seen in Anaheim the ideal community in which to live," Thorneycroft explained. "We decided to become a permanent part of Anaheim and hope to make this city a still better place in which to live. I am also," he said, "looking forward to my association with the Mahaffey and Fitz Furniture store, where I shall continue to serve the local buying public in the best manner possible." Fourth of July Unusually Quiet About Anaheim Except for an unusually large number of traffic citations handed out by the police, due to heavy automobile traffic through Anaheim, the long Fourth of July weekend was unusually quiet here abouts. There were three automobile mishaps which resulted mostly in property damage. There were two fires, one burning Esther Cruz, 11, at 315 Chestnut street, about the face when she apparently delayed applying a light after turning on a gas stove. The other damaged a truck on Placentia avenue. There were few if any more drunks arrested over the weekend and one drunken driver was arrested. In spite of the thousands who attended the Fourth of July celebration at Huntington Beach and the hundreds of additional thousands who visited other beaches horsemen are expected to escort them on their way, so the expedition will involve in all, several hundred horsemen. Twelve of the riders are to be selected from the twelve counties through which the party will pass. These counties are San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco. On arrival in Anaheim, which is scheduled for July 28, the horsemen will find a pleasant camp site laid out for them in La Palma park where they may hold the formal ceremonies their program calls for, prepare their meals and sleep under the stars as did the members of the first Portola party. As part of the entertainment of the visitors, the Chamber of Commerce is arranging a program of Spanish dances to be given by the Richards-Martin school of dancing. The party is scheduled to leave Anaheim about noon of July 29 with Whittier as the next scheduled stop. The leaders of the original Portola Trek who will be represented are: Don Gaspar de Portola, commander; Fernando de Rivera y Moncado, captain of the "leather jacket" soldiers; Miguel Costauso engineer and diarist; Fray Francisco Gomez. These known members of the expedition remained in California to be among the founders of its "first families": Jose Francisco Ortega, sergeant of the "leather jackets," and famed scout; Jose Antonio Yorba, sergeant of the Catalan soldiers; Pedro Amador; Juan Bautista Alvarado; Jose Raimundo Carrillo; Pablo Antonio Cota; Jose Ignacio Olivera; Jose Maria Soberanes. The famous Soldados de Cuero, the leather jacketed troops, will be depicted by twenty horsemen specially selected in each county traversed. These soldiers derived their name from their leather jackets or coats made of six or seven thicknesses of deerskin which they wore as a protection against the missiles of the Indians. For further defense each trooper used a shield covered with two thicknesses of raw bull's hide and a sort of leather apron or Chaparejos which fell down on either side of the pommel of the saddle and thus protected thighs and legs. For purpose of offense each carried a lance, broad sword and short musket. The county directors for the trek More than 800 delegates from throughout the country were present for the Congress, 60 of them being residents of the Pacific Northwest area. Purpose of the Congress was to bring together Hi-Y youths from throughout the nation that they might discuss practices, exchange ideas and make recommendations. There were few if any more drunks arrested over the weekend and one drunken driver was arrested. In spite of the thousands who attended the Fourth of July celebration at Huntington Beach and the hundreds of additional thousands who visited other beaches of the county, Orange county did not supply one of the 655 of the nation's deaths recorded during the long holiday weekend, either from traffic crashes or drowning. Of the 655 deaths, 22 were in southern California. Orange County Tax Levy Well Under Average Average property tax levy per $1,000 of valuation in Orange county was $43.04 for 1947-48, compared with the state-wide average of $50.53 for 1947-48 and with the $44.63 levy in the county for 1946-47, California Taxpayers' Association said after analyzing the burden of local property taxes — for counties, cities, schools, and special districts — in California counties. Total property tax levy in the county for 1947-48 amounted to $13,951,864. Assessed valuation of taxable property for the year was $324,150,985. Levy for 1946-47 amounted to $10,927,124, while the taxable valuation of property in the county was $244,857,665. ON COLORADO, LAS VEGAS TRIP Elsa and Jerry Culbertson of Fullerton, local real estate man and his wife, are in Las Vegas, Nevada, enjoying sightseeing, after spending most of their two week's vacation in Colorado. seven thicknesses of deerskin which they wore as a protection against the missiles of the Indians. For further defense each trooper used a shield covered with two thicknesses of raw bull's hide and a sort of leather apron or Chaparejos which fell down on either side of the pommel of the saddle and thus protected thighs and legs. For purpose of offense each carried a lance, broad sword and short musket. The county directors for the trek are: San Diego, Jack Schrade; Orange, P. E. Fuller and A. R. Frenzel; Los Angeles, Bob Dalton; Venjura, William Clark; Santa Barbara, Elmer Awl and Larry Freeman; San Luis Obispo, E. E. Kleck; Monterey-San Benito-Santa Cruz, L. Overman; Santa Clara, Tony Costa; San Mateo, P. K. Winchell; San Francisco, Cyril Magnin. At the various cities visited there will be a ceremony depicting the meeting of Portola and party in which gifts were exchanged with the friendly Indian tribes. The Anaheim riders club is expected to escort the party in and out of Anaheim. The ride is being put on by the Portola Trek association which is sponsored by California Mission Trails association as a feature of the California Centennial Celebration. TRACTOR STOPS TRAIN No one miraculously was injured when the south bound Santa Fe train No. 72 struck a truck parked on the Santa Fe track and Santa Fe street, Sunday morning. The truck, a tractor unit registered to the Anaheim Truck and Transfer Company, was driven by Harold F. Stevens, 8111 Ventura, Freeway Park, Anaheim. The left and front of the tractor and the right side of the train were damaged.