anaheim-gazette 1950-01-05

Colony Quips Although the Christmas and New Year's holidays are past, well past, thank you, and we are supposed to be getting back on the ball, there is still one bit of verse that came our way which we cannot pass up. If you have any trouble with the translation just get out the old Spanish grammar, use your imagination or come in and we will explain with gestures: Fellz Navidad, Amigos 'Tis the night before Christmas and all through the casa Not a creature is stirring. Carramba! Que pasa? The stockings are hanging on mucho cuidado In hopes that St. Nicholas will feel obligado To leave a few cosas aquí and alli For Chico y Chica (y something for Mi!) Los Ninos are snuggled all safe in their camas (Some in vestidos and some in pajamas). Their little cabezas all full of good things They esperan que Old Santa will bring. Santa is down at the corner saloon, Muy borracho since mid-afternoon. Mamma is sitting beside la ventana Shining her rolling pin para manana. When Santa will come in un manner extrano Lit up like the Star Spangled Banner, cantando. And Mamma will send him to bed con los coches Growers Using Excessive Amounts of Fertilizers Irrigation, Soil Management Factors Effecting Size of Fruit in Countries "In view of the fact that the highest yielding groves the groves with the best sizes used only average amounts of fertilizers, it is obvious that many growers are using effective amounts and kinds of soil applications." This is one of the conclusions reached by R. E. P. Orange county farm advisor who just completed a year survey of the critical small fruit problem which has put county growers for the past several years. Puffer declared in his now available to county grower that two main orchard practices influencing fruit sizes are tion and soil management. Study 100 Groves His study of 100 groves in ange county caused him to include that tree age, yield sprays versus fumigation and tillization practices do not ence the size of the fruit. "The condition of the soil texture, the amount of water ap They esperan que Old Santa will bring. Santa is down at the corner saloon, Muy borracho since mid-afternoon. Mamma is sitting beside la ventana Shining her rolling pin para manana. When Santa will come in un manner extrano Lit up like the Star Spangled Banner, cantando. And Mamma will send him to bed con los coches Merry Christmas to all, and to all Buenos Noches. We had planned this week to go back into the history of the canned citrus juice industry some twenty years when it was in the kettle stage and sort of trace the development down to the present time. That had better wait until we become a bit more clear as to the economic aspects of the new frozen concentrate in relation to the Valencia industry. This is a new product with tremendous consumer acceptance but it still must be sold with an enthusiastic program behind the promotion. It must not be produced, stored in warehouses and then knocked down in auction selling to the highest bidder. The seller should be as smart as the buyer and twice as enthusiastic. If the forces in the citrus industry, keyed to shipment of fresh fruit alone, are in control then the new product will have two strikes against it at the start. This type of mind seems to rule the California industry while the Florida thinking has been along the lines of modernization not only in production but in sales as well. We have been trying to make clear all along that the monetary return to the grower is the only important thing and that whether or not the crop is sold fresh or in cans or any other way makes little difference. It also makes little difference who does the selling. And there will be little difference in the cost to the grower. What do you think would happen to the stockholder of a large corporation if the sales methods of forty years ago were used to sell the product? The product has also changed. To many people right here in southern California the orange has changed, too. It now gets into the home in a small can but when it appears on the breakfast table it looks and tastes the same as fresh juice. And it was put up in Florida. That is bad—if you live in southern California. The only thing good about it is that the stores are out of the stuff a lot of the time. It is time the Size Survey Now Available The results of the Orange County Citrus Small Size Survey have been mimeographed and are available at the agricultural extension service office in Santa Ana, announced Dick Puffer, farm advisor. A study of the 100 groves in the survey shows that tree age, yield, oil versus fumigation, and fertilization practices did not influence fruit size. The two main orchard practices that did influence fruit size were irrigation and soil management. The kind and type of soil in the orchard also had a bearing on the fruit size. The condition of the soil structure, the amount of water applied, and how and when the water was applied were the main factors accounting for the differences in fruit size in the orchards in the Orange County Survey. Local Realtors To Attend State Inaugural Fete Members of the Anaheim Realty Board are planning to attend next weekend the 46th annual inaugural ceremonies of the California Real Estate Association to be held at the Biltmore hotel in Los Angeles, January 7, according to Paul T. Havens, president of the local board. The ceremonial will induct into office F. H. "Herb" Lakey of Huntington Park as president of the state-wide organization. Also inducted into office as regional vice-president for this district will be Edwin Pendleton of Whittier and from the local board, state association director for the new year will be Frances Backs. Elaborate inaugural plans have been developed, according to Mr. Havens. During the morning 23 regional vice-president from throughout the state and officers of local real estate boards will gather to participate in an "officer's training conference" at which the state officers will outline objectives for the year. During the afternoon the 269th regular meeting of the state-wide board of directors will be held, followed in the evening by the formal installation ceremonies at a banquet which will attract nearly 1,000 realtor guests from throughout the state. Putter declared in his book now available in county grids that two main orchard practices influencing fruit sizes are attention and soil management. Study 100 Groves His study of 100 groves in ange county caused him to include that tree age, yield sprays verus fumigation and fertilization practices do not encease the size of the fruit. "The condition of the soil texture, the amount of water applied and how and when water applied have been the factor counting for the difference fruit sizes in the orchards had been producing above average and 50 which had been produced below average sizes. After packing house records been examined it was found 38 orchards included in thevey were producing above average sizes; 1 were average and 41 producing below average sizes. Cultural Care A complete record of all care to each grove was made a five-year period running from 1944 through 1948 by members of the agricultural extension service. The trees, roots and the soil file were examined and an individual record was made for orchard. Puffer reported that in giving the growers with the smallest tended to apply more fertility both commercial and organic also tended to use more different kinds of fertilizers, soil amendments and soil conditioners said. "We do not say that grass shouldn't use a liberal amount of fertilizers, for that is deficient," Puffer explained most of them were definitely too much and about all they was, and is accomplishing, is crease their bills and ultimates their profits. It helping their fruit sizes." Irrigation Big Factory "Irrigation was the main practical practice found that diffuse fruit sizes," Puffer "In some cases, enough water used but the soil structure was poor that the tree roots did enough water and the fruit were small." "In a few cases, growers able to maintain good fruit while using slightly less water than average of their group did this by efficient irrigation practices. They had good structure and put the water on the soil where the feeders were located. In general, they..." Republican State Central Committee Meets January 14 Call to a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee of California and its executive committee, to be held on January 14, has been issued by chairman Ed Shattuck. The one-day session will be held in Los Angeles in the assembly room of the California State Building. Invitations have been sent to all constitutional officers of the state to be honored guests. Acceptances have, at this date, been received from several of these, including Lieutenant Governor Goodwin Knight who will address the assemblage at its morning session. Agenda will linclude reports of all sub-committees. "As one accomplishment of the meeting," Shattuck said, "we hope to present to National Chairman Guy Gabrielson a more detailed report incorporating the precinct workers' suggestions for consideration by the National Committee in a re-statement of Republican principles." 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ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETTE NTS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1950 Knott's Horse Show Draws Crowd Chamber of Prosperous Warren Ashleigh Annexation, With Orange county southland financial, re heim Chamber of Co in preparation for the opment in the city's l This was the sta of the Anaheim Chamb surveyed activity of hi zation for the coming ye Population Trend The population trend Orange county and aw Los Angeles county com community to recognize for expanding the city a of contiguous territory, ing the city, of attracting dustry for increased job ity and of locating new ions where best adapted borhood areas, he decla "Our city is destined t an important segment o metropolitan Orange co Study 100 Groves This study of 100 groves in Orange county caused him to conclude that tree age, yield, oil days versus fumigation and fertilization practices do not influence the size of the fruit. The condition of the soil structure, the amount of water applied, how and when water is applied have been the factors accounting for the differences in fruit sizes in the orchards which had been producing above average fruit sizes; 1 were average and 41 were producing below average sizes. After packing house records had been examined it was found that orchards included in the survey were producing above average fruits; 1 were average and 41 were producing below average sizes. Cultural Care A complete record of all cultural events to each grove was made for five-year period running from 1948 through 1948 by members of the agricultural extension service. The trees, roots and the soil prowere examined and an individual record was made for each hard. Puffer reported that in general growers with the small fruit added to apply more fertilizer, both commercial and organic. They tended to use more different kinds of fertilizers, soil amendments and soil conditioners, he said. We do not say that growers couldn’t use a liberal amount of fertilizers, for that is definitely necessary,” Puffer explained, “but most of them were definitely using much and about all that it is, and is accomplishing, is to increase their bills and ultimately increase their profits. It is notipping their fruit sizes.” Irrigation Big Factor Irrigation was the main culinary practice found that did induce fruit sizes,” Puffer said. Some cases, enough water was used but the soil structure was so poor that the tree roots didn’t get enough water and the fruit sizes were small.” In a few cases, growers were able to maintain good fruit sizes while using slightly less water than on average of their group. They also this by efficient irrigation practices. They had good soil structure and put the water into the soil where the feeder roots are located. In general, they irri- Near capacity crowds viewed the grand opening of the horse show at Knott's Berry Farm directed by Mark Smith (pictured above with the Trick-Horse “Santez”) Sunday and New Year’s Monday, on Grand avenue, two miles south of Buena Park and four miles north of this city. For 14 years head trainer and organizer at the Kellogg Arabian Horse ranch, Smith directed approximately 35 animals at the Knott's 245-foot show ring centered in a 3,000-seat capacity arena, just west of Ghost Town. The shows, featuring trick riding, roping, chariot races and a galaxy of other three-ring circus stunts, will continue daily hereafter with the exception of Monday and Tuesday at 2 and 4 p.m. Additional shows will be staged Sunday and will feature many equestrian stars including “Santez” who is foal of the Unbeatable “Farana” and Wild Fire.” Gardner Prefers Return to Desert Than Buy Colorado River Water By GEORGE N. HART SANTA ANA—Promoters of plans to annex Orange county agricultural lands to the Metropolitan Water District got a sobering jolt when Dian R. Gardner of Orange declared in a recent Farm Bureau meeting that he—and most other farmers, he believed—would prefer to let their land go back to desert, rather than go bankrupt paying ruinous prices for Colorado river water. When Mr. Gardner says something like that, it is time to listen. Because, for one thing, he is widely recognized for his sound, conservative judgment and does not make rash statements. For another thing, he is one of the best informed residents of Orange county, with respect to water affairs. For still another thing, Mr. Gardner is known to be progressive, not obstructive, and would be inclined to go along with any proposal to benefit water supply, unless he had strong reasons for opposing. So his startling statement regarding the attitude of agriculture toward Colorado river water doubtless is on the mark, and will receive respectful attention from ranchers, as all of his opinions do. It is a challenge to find solution of the cost factor, for the imported Set Fullerton Fire Damage At ½ Million Damage of the Fullerton fire of Tuesday night has been unofficially placed at from a quarter to half million dollars. The huge blaze destroyed the W. A. Snyder & Sons packing house at Pomona and Walnut streets and the Citrus Reaming Equipment building on Walnut. Also damaged were one house, three garages and the roof of the California Fruit Distributors pack- Population Trend The population trend in Orange county and around Los Angeles county community to recognize for expanding the city area of contiguous territory, indicating the city, of attracting dustry for increased job opportunities where best adapted to borhood areas, he declares. “Our city is destined to an important segment of metropolitan Orange coo what we do today will owe our living conditions to he concluded. Recent Cold Snap Termed Freak by MOON The December 11 color southern California cause jor damage to citrus fruit was one of the “freakies” on record. That conclusion was reMutual Orange Distribution men who returned yesterdays a tour of all districts. Differences in elevation feet made the difference damage and no damage groves and districts, according Dave S. DeRoo, chief of department, and his assistants don Lane. Serious damage in all was “spotty,” the field mined, depending, of course the duration of temperature low 26 degrees. Nevertheless, where damage was noted in groves subjected to low tures, trees and fruit at road at altitudes of ten foot or more suffered no damage. An overall damage of five per cent was noted out the southern Californtrict, DeRoo said. Weddings; Building Shower Drop in 1949 Marriage license volu-building permits, polio traffic fatalities all dec-1949. Santa Ana On New Air Line Route Orange county will get its first scheduled air line service on February 17 when Southwest Airlines begins operation at the county airport. According to airline officials taking an inspection trip this week, the flights will consist of two round-trips a day between Los Angeles and Phoenix, Ariz., with twenty-four passenger, DC-3's doing the job. Southwest presently operates only between Los Angeles and Redford, Oregon, but was recently authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board to serve cities between Los Angeles and Phoenix including Long Beach, Santa Ana, Seaside, San Diego, El Centro and Yuma. Ted R. Mitchell, vice-president of the company said that the new service should appeal particularly to those who want to make connections with trunk airlines in Los Angeles for points around the nation and the world. Gardner is known to be progressive, not obstructive, and would be inclined to go along with any proposal to benefit water supply, unless he had strong reasons for opposing. So his startling statement regarding the attitude of agriculture toward Colorado river water doubtless is on the mark, and will receive respectful attention from ranchers, as all of his opinions do. It is a challenge to find solution of the cost factor, for the imported water. Many have believed that the time may come, indeed, when it might be a choice between water at any cost or no water at all. But few realized that there could be representative sentiment of the sort just expressed by so able a water and farming authority as Dian Gardner, long a leader in the Farm Bureau, the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co., and at one time named to head a survey of underground water supply here. It is desirable, of course, that every possible acre of Orange county obtain every possible water supply—when and where it is practical. Mr. Gardner has pointed one direction for procedure. That is, make it practical. County Medical Director Assumes Dutier at Hospital Dr. John Henry Linson, new medical director of Orange county hospital, took over his duties Wednesday, and began a series of inspection trips through the hospital, interspersed with conferences with acting Administrator Thomas P. Douglas. The new medical director, No. 2 executive at the hospital, will be joined February 1 by the new administrator and top executive, Ronald Powell, of Colorado Springs, who will relieve Douglas. Anaheim merchants invite you. Damage of the Fullerton fire of Tuesday night has been unofficially placed at from a quarter to half million dollars. The huge blaze destroyed the W. A. Snyder & Sons packing house at Pomona and Walnut streets and the Citrus Reaming Equipment building on Walnut. Also damaged were one house, three garages and the roof of the California Fruit Distributors packing house. Large sections of the city were blackened out when power was shut down and telephone service disrupted. Assisting the Fullerton fire department in the hour-long battle to control the flames and prevent a major disaster were fire-fighting units from Anaheim, Orange, Yorba Linda, Placentia, Buena Park, Brea, La Habra and the State Forestry service. Furniture of residences in the immediate area was removed and occupants were prepared to vacate, however, the fire was confined to the immediate area. Thousands of people were attracted to the fire causing disruption of traffic on Highway 101. Polio Cases Drop to 26 Sacramento (WNS)—New cases of polio last week dropped to 26 in California, the State Department of Public Health has announced. Counties and the number of cases reported are: Alameda 1; Contra Costa 1; Fresno 1; Los Angeles 14; Nevada 1; Orange 1; Sacramento 1; San Diego 3; San Francisco 2 and Stanislaus 1. In 1944 the school enrollment in Alabama was 413,567 white and 228,468 negroes. Gazette want ads bring results. Weddings; Building Shift Drop in 1949 Marriage license volume building permits, polio traffic fatalities all dec. 1949. Although building pumps unincorporated territory from 4295 in 1948 to 391 total building valuation more than $1,000,000 due totalling $18,451,380 as to $17,103,565 for 1948. Marriage licenses for were the lowest since 1944 as compared to 2801 in December, usually a gooding" month, had 167 licie least in December she There were 231 licenses ber 1948. Traffic deaths totalled 1949, as compared to 84 a decrease for the second year. In rural areas of tthe death total was 61 as to 64 for last year. Polio accounted for 61949, a drop of 44 under record high of 106 case72 patients still receiving their homes, through ther Foundation for Infantile represents a new record spect. Of the 72 cases, 42 ed in 1949, 25 cases in five in 1947. At the end of the year of polio remained in hospital pavilion for diseases. None were in lung. Olympic park, in Washington, is the finest wilderness of the Pacific west. Chamber of Commerce Prepares for Most Prosperous Year in History of City Warren Ashleigh Declares Need for Annexation, Rezoning and Industry With Orange county rapidly becoming the focal point of southland financial, real estate and industrial circles, th Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is marshalling its committees in preparation for the most prosperous year of civic development in the city’s history. This was the statement of Warren Ashleigh, president of the Anaheim Chamber, as he surveyed activity of his organization for the coming year. Population Trend The population trend towards Orange county and away from Los Angeles county compels our community to recognize the needs for expanding the city annexation of contiguous territory, of rezoning the city, of attracting new industry for increased job opportunity and of locating new subdivisions where best adapted to neighborhood areas, he declared. “Our city is destined to become an important segment of a great metropolitan Orange county and Hope Cold Snap Over Citrus ranchers of Orange county had hopes that general firing of smudge pots and use of wind machines would not be needed as the weatherman said the cold snap was over. Lowest temperatures were reported Tuesday morning when the Anaheim Man Seeks $250,000 In Damage Suit Two years incarceration in the filth and vermin of a Mexican jail, on false accusation of crime, which later was dropped, then another four years exile from home on the claim that he was pro-Nazi, before he could be cleared— That’s what happened to F. J. Engel, former long-time resident of Anaheim district, at the hands of his mining associate, Henry Wagner, prominent Placentia rancher, Engel charged in a superior court suit filed last weekend, asking a quarter-million dollars damages from Wagner. Engel’s experience with the Mexican “juzgado”—where they throw the key away—began on The population trend towards Orange county and away from Los Angeles county compels our community to recognize the needs for expanding the city annexation of contiguous territory, of rezoning the city, of attracting new industry for increased job opportunity and of locating new subdivisions where best adapted to neighborhood areas, he declared. "Our city is destined to become an important segment of a great metropolitan Orange county and what we do today will determine our living conditions tomorrow," he concluded. Recent Cold Snap Termed Freak by MOD The December 11 cold snap in southern California caused no major damage to citrus fruit—but it was one of the "freakiest freezes" on record. That conclusion was reached by Mutual Orange Distributors field men who returned yesterday from a tour of all districts. Differences in elevation of ten feet made the difference between damage and no damage in many groves and districts, according to Dave S. DeRoo, chief of the field department, and his assistant, Gordon Lane. Serious damage in all districts was "spotty," the field men determined, depending, of course, on the duration of temperatures below 26 degrees. Nevertheless, where serious damage was noted in certain groves subjected to low temperatures, trees and fruit across the road at altitudes of ten feet higher or more suffered no damage. An overall damage of less than five per cent was noted throughout the southern California district, DeRoo said. Weddings; Polio; Building Show Drop in 1949 Marriage license volume, rural building permits, polio cases and traffic fatalities all decreased in 1949. Citrus ranchers of Orange county had hopes that general firing of smudge pots and use of wind machines would not be needed as the weatherman said the cold snap was over. Lowest temperatures were reported Tuesday morning when the mercury dipped to 22 degrees in Olive. In Anaheim it dropped to 26 Wednesday morning and was on the rise on Thursday. Extent of damage to citrus and vegetable crops could not yet be determined, however the memories of last January's freeze that took a million dollar toll were being recalled rather gloomily by growers. Low temperatures during the past week in Anaheim were recorded as follows: Sunday, 34; Monday, 44; Tuesday, 27; Wednesday, 26, and Thursday, 28. Mayor of Grafton, South Dakota, Dies W. G. Tollack, mayor of Grafton, South Dakota, died December 21 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Residents of this city will recall the friendly mayor who with the Grafton Parade Band marched down the streets of Anaheim before appearing in the 1949 Pasadena parade a year ago. Mayor Tollack entered the hospital at Rochester two weeks before his death and underwent a major operation. He rallied immediately but suffered a relapse and died two days later. Judge Gardner Will Address Optimists Tonite Superior Court Judge Robert A. Gardner of Santa Ana will discuss justice and his experiences on the bench at the regular Optimist club meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7 o'clock at Mother's Kitchen, program chairman J. W. (Steve) Steven announced. Male resentment at Christmas ties was demonstrated at last week's meeting when the annual post-Christmas necktie exchange party was held. No scissors were used, however. Members had opportunity to exchange the more violent numbers for others by making donations to the Boys' on the claim that he was pro-Nazi, before he could be cleared— That's what happened to F. J. Engel, former long-time resident of Anaheim district, at the hands of his mining associate, Henry Wagner, prominent Placentia rancher, Engel charged in a superior court suit filed last weekend, asking a quarter-million dollars damages from Wagner. Engel's experience with the Mexican "juzgado"—where they throw the key away—began on April 13—unlucky 13—1942. He was never able to get cleared for re-entry into the United States until New Year's eve, 1948, according to his complaint, filed through Attorney Harold McCabe of Fullerton. Engel now demands compensation for those six harrowing years sleeping on the concrete floor of the Cananea, Sonora, jail, without bed or bed clothing, and with insultant food. For the later wandering in that country under the cloud of pro-Nazism, because the United States and Mexico were then at war with Germany and he was a German citizen. He charges that Wagner, his associate, brought the false charge of fraud and theft against him, and that after his acquittal about two years later, Wagner again accused him of being pro-Nazi. The war had been over more than three years before Engel was cleared of that charge, so that he could return home, where he had lived for 25 years. Engel now is residing temporarily near San Diego, it is said, but his family is at home near Anaheim. The damage suit, which names several "John Doe" defendants besides Wagner, asks $8760 for loss of earnings while held in Mexico, and $1000 for legal defense, in addition to the $250,000 claim for humiliation and discomfort. Judges Urge Building of Juvenile Home Following the lead of the county grand jury, the four superior court judges have joined in a recommendation to the county supervisors that a new juvenile home be built. The present juvenile home on Fruit street, Santa Ana, could be used efficiently by the county road department which needs larger Weddings; Polio; Building Show Drop in 1949 Marriage license volume, rural building permits, polio cases and traffic fatalities all decreased in 1949. Although building permits in unincorporated territory dropped from 4295 in 1948 to 3910 in 1949, total building valuation soared more than $1,000,000 during 1949, totalling $18,451,380, as compared to $17,103,565 for 1948. Marriage licenses for the year were the lowest since 1941, at 2332, as compared to 2801 in 1948. December, usually a good "marrying" month, had 167 licenses, the least in December since 1940. There were 231 licenses in December 1948. Traffic deaths totalled 81 for 1949, as compared to 84 for 1948, a decrease for the second straight year. In rural areas of the county, the death total was 61 as compared to 64 for last year. Polio accounted for 62 cases in 1949, a drop of 44 under the 1948 record high of 106 cases. But the 72 patients still receiving care in their homes, through the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, represents a new record in that respect. Of the 72 cases, 42 originated in 1949, 25 cases in 1948 and five in 1947. At the end of the year, five cases of polio remained in the county hospital pavilion for contagious diseases. None were in the iron lung. Olympic park, in the state of Washington, is the finest mountain wilderness of the Pacific Northwest. Male resentment at Christmas ties was demonstrated at last week's meeting when the annual post-Christmas necktie exchange party was held. No scissors were used, however. Members had opportunity to exchange the more violent numbers for others by making donations to the Boys' Work Fund. First place honors went to Junior Optimist club in the basketball tournament which was jointly sponsored by the City Recreational Department and the Senior Optimist Club. Local teams and teams from Orange and Costa Mesa competed in the tourney. This week the Junior Optimists resumed the regular schedule, including the Tuesday night meeting and basketball practice at Fremont Junior high school gymnasium under direction of Louie Larson of the Junior Optimist Advisory committee. Stephen and vice-president Tom Yellis acted as program chairmen last week and Barney Brodie was hailed as "Man of the Hour." Door prize was donated by Frank Doretti. Tonight's dinner-session will be a closed meeting for members only, Gooden stated. ATWOOD BABY A daughter was born at Orange county hospital last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Amado Arias, Box 212, Atwood. CHARGE CRUELTY Mrs. Ruphine Manion, who married Edward R. Manion in Anaheim in April, 1947, has filed suit in superior court for divorce, charging cruelty. They separated last October 24. The Gazette is your home paper. Building of Juvenile Home Following the lead of the county grand jury, the four superior court judges have joined in a recommendation to the county supervisors that a new juvenile home be built. The present juvenile home on Fruit street, Santa Ana, could be used efficiently by the county road department, which needs larger quarters, and now has its equipment yards near the juvenile home, the judges suggested, as the grand jury had done. Judges Robert Gardner, Raymond Thompson, Kenneth E. Morrison and Franklin G. West, joined in the request, which pointed out that the present juvenile home, particularly the boys side of it, is so over-crowded as to create a menace to health, safety and morals, besides making escape "easy and frequent." Originally planned as a home and school for "mildly delinquent" and dependent children, the home was designed to house about 25 youths. During 244 days between April 12 and Dec. 1 of this year, there were 159 days when the home held 31 to 46 boys. Attempt to remodel the present home would be "poor economy" said the judges, who also said the state probably would share in the cost of a new home. Wel-Done Floor Service Receives State License Sacramento, (WNS)—The Contractors State License Board has announced that Wel-Done Floor Service Co., 211 East Sycamore street, Anaheim, has qualified for a flooring contractor's license, which will be granted in ten days unless written protest is filed.