anaheim-gazette 1950-02-16

Colony Quips A most interesting contest is developing for the top spot in the California state government between Governor Earl Warren and James Roosevelt. Against the long record of active conduct in state affairs will be posed the hungry hankering for political preferment of the governor's opponent. Now because there are more people in California registered as Democrats than as Republicans, James Roosevelt seeks to inject the element of strict partisanship into the states politics. He seems to think that everyone here votes as he is registered... But Jimmy Roosevelt, a Johnny-come-lately, has yet to learn that Californians have an old-fashioned habit of voting for the man they feel is best qualified for the job, regardless of his party label. In commenting on Governor Earl Warren's candidacy announcement this week, Roosevelt said the race is reduced to a strictly party against party affair. And he added: "That means that California, with an overwhelming Democratic registration, will vote Democratic. It means I look forward to fighting hard for the principles of the Democratic Party which have done so much for the people of the United States and can do the same for the people of California when vigorously applied." A critical analysis of the Roosevelt statement reveals he makes a Start Annexation of 60 Acres to City; Located On South L. A. and Vermont Expansion of the city limits southward continued as city council approved the first reading of two ordinances nexing two 30-acre parcels of land to the city at their Tuesday night meeting. Annexed were 30 acres on the southeast corner of South Los Angeles street and Vermont, between Los Angeles and Olive and 30 acres on the north-east corner of East and Vermont streets. City Council Election Has No Comers Anaheim's city council race is still without any declared candidates. Two of the incumbents, Councilman Benny and Howard Kowalski, Halt Rabbitry City Attorney Preston Tur was directed to inform Clair L. Hart, owner and Jesse Willessee and operator in violation of a city ordinance and would have 30 days to cease operations before the city would start legal action against them. Liebhart and Wilcox were denied a variance which would have permitted them to operate. Cording to C. W. O'Flyng, sanit inspector for the county health department they were operating. And he added: "That means that California, with an overwhelming Democratic registration, will vote Democratic. It means I look forward to fighting hard for the principles of the Democratic Party which have done so much for the people of the United States and can do the same for the people of California when vigorously applied." A critical analysis of the Roosevelt statement reveals he makes a fine distinction between the people of the United States and the people of California, although it really is a fact that California has been a part of the United States for just 100 years, come next September. However, the serious implications of Roosevelt's statement is that it apparently is his idea to set up in California a Democratic hierarchy, conducted by and for Democrats exclusively. Such a concept is alien to California political thinking. And the fact such a hierarchy, whether Democratic or Republican, has not been able to establish itself in California since the days of Hiram Johnson is the biggest reason why California has had no boss rule comparable with Tammany, Hague of Jersey City, Kelly of Chicago, the Pendergasts of Kansas City. And Californians are not likely to go for it now, even with Jimmy's blessing. Rather they will continue wisely to pick and choose men on their principles and abilities. Roosevelt's determination to draw the line of battle so that voters will separate the candidates by the ready to wear method of party buttons recalls an observation made by President Harry S. Truman, another Democrat, in 1948. Truman, in speaking of Governor Warren, remarked he acted and talked more like a Democrat than a Republican. Probably Roosevelt did not hear Truman say that since Jimmy was so busy at the time urging the Democrats to nominate Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, incidentally, talks and acts more like a Republican every day and, in fact, may be one. Getting back to the citrus industry, as seems to be our wont, we were told an interesting bit of news by a man well up in orange circles. This bit is not only interesting but exciting to Florida growers. Just how our California producers are doing against party affair. Anaheim's city council race is still without any declared candidates. Two of the incumbents, Councilmen Boney and Heying haven't made any statements of their candidacy while Councilman Pace last week said he definitely will not run for re-election. Three nomination petitions have been taken out by Mrs. Fred Maass, 516 East South street but she isn't making any statement. Not Talking Mrs. Maass who lives next to the proposed site of the $200.000 Thomas Jefferson school which has been the subject of a heated controversy has nothing to say, doesn't want to be quoted and in fact, she just isn't talking. She would make no comment on a possible ticket coming from the southeast area of the city nor would she say anything concerning reports that the residents there are going to try and get representation on the council. Might Spoll Everything "When the time comes, you'll know about it. If I should say anything now it would just spoil everything we in this neighborhood have been working on so hard at," said Mrs. Maass. The people in that section of the city have been strong in their demands for immediate construction of the new elementary school at the South street site and have been up in arms over a proposed change of zone to light manufacturing in an area between Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroad tracks. Whether they will carry their dispute from the school board meetings where it has centered to the city council and make it an issue in the coming municipal election remains until the "right time comes." City's Off-Street Parking Gains Interest Planning commissioners from City Attorney Preston Turrell was directed to inform Clair L. Hart, owner and Jesse Willet lessee and operator in violation of a city ordinance and would have 30 days to cease operations before the city would start legal action against them. Liebhart and Wilcox were nied a variance which would have permitted them to operate. Coording to C. W. O'Flyng, sanit inspector for the county health department they were operating violation of the law and advice the city that it was out of his jurisdiction to take action. He said that his investigation was prompted by the complaint of Dr. Joel of 930 North West street. OK Sludge Digester In other action the city proved the action of the Joffrey Outfall Sewer directors' plans installation of a new sludge digger at the Ellis avenue treatment plant and authorized the sale of Santa Ana to act as contracting agent with Koebig & Koehler to design the new installation. The council accepted the bid for the Paddock Pool Maintenance company of Los Angeles of $714 for installation of new filter equipment at the plunge in the park. This includes a complete overhaul and improvements to the existing equipment as was according to Park Commission Heyling. Re-zoning Approved Approval of the re-zoning citation of the Yardley Construction company for a change of L 1017-1103 on East Center street from R-L single family to R multiple dwelling was given. The construction company proposes erect 15 triplex rental units this property. De-control of rents in Anahale was held over until the next council meeting pending completion of the transcript of the proceeding of the public hearing held February 6. A new graphotype machine was purchased at a cost of $1,279. Clerk Griffith said the increased operations of the city required replacement of the present aquated machine. Parking meter collections hit low of $1,000 during January according to Police Chief M. Stephenson. Total taxes collected to date total $113,902.22. Delquent taxes from the first installment total $1,548.13 while 2 installment taxes still uncollected total $36,305.22. Warrants issued against the city for the two-week period end- City's Off-Street Parking Gains Interest Planning commissioners from southern California, raised highbrows and started taking notes when Warren Ashleigh, president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce described the Anaheim Plan of Off-Street Parking Plan at the monthly meeting of the Southern California Planning Commission last Thursday in Arcadia. This was reported to members of the Chamber's Traffic and Safety committee Tuesday morning at their regular meeting by E. W. Moeller, manager. Describe Plan "Whereas other members of the panel were talking of proposed plans, our president was able to discuss a working plan, already in operation," reported Moeller. Ashleigh was addressing 250 planning commissioners from city and county organizations of the southland. In addition to describing the joint-financing plan whereby the city and the merchants contribute funds he also told of the physical lay-out. He reported that the city now has six off-street lots located strategically to the rear of retail stores in the central business districts. The land area of the lots is 109,000 square feet or 2½ acres. Locate Displaced Meters The committee decided to ask the city to survey the downtown area for possible location of the 100 parking meters removed from Center street. They also made a recommendation that the city consider better lighting of the alley (Continued on Page 5). ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1950 On of 60 Located and Vermont Southward continued as the king of two ordinances an- to the city at their Tuessoutheast corner of South between Los Angeles and and 30 acres on the north-corner of East and Vermont Halt Rabbitry Attorney Preston Turner directed to inform Clair Lieb- owner and Jesse Wilcox, and operator in violation of ordinance and would have days to cease operations before city would start legal action against them. Bhart and Wilcox were de- a variance which would have fitted them to operate. Ac- ing to C. W. O'Flyng, sanitary director for the county health de- sent they were operating in Philharmonic Performs in Fullerton The Los Angeles Philharmonic high school auditorium Sunday night, February 19 will be the Orchestra concert in Fullerton 2202nd concert performed by the orchestra since it was founded in 1919. Known throughout the nation as one of the foremost of the 25 major symphony orchestras, the Los Angeles Philharmonic has been heard in the principal cities of the state and has made several tours which took the ensemble as far East as Denver and into the northwest. Alfred Wallenstein, music director for the past seven years, recently was re-engaged for a five year term to the same position. He is the first American born conductor named music director of a major symphony orchestra in the United States. Joseph Shuster For his concert in Fullerton next Sunday he will have as his Grand Jury Says ‘Foust Controls County Gamblin’ Urges Closer Cooperation of Cit- County Law Enforcement Agency Closer cooperation between law-making and law-e- ing agencies of Orange county and its cities, and clos- ordination of city and county gambling ordinances to el- nate locoholes for the bookies, slot machines and boards, was urged in the parting report of the county jury, issued today through Foreman Walter Schmid or den Grove. The report named “the Foust organization” as controlling gambling activities. The grand jury also advised that, since the county has “grown up” and the the duties of its grand juries multiply, a regular grand jury room should be provided, as in other counties, and, further, that a special fund not to exceed $2,500 be provided each year for expense of grand jury investigations. Handicapped The grand jury, which this year found itself severely handicapped Estimate 24.89 Frost Damage To Navel Orang Frost damage on southern fornia navel oranges—based weighted average — about 24.83 per cent, according Orange Administrative Com- estimate. The estimate was based o By Attorney Preston Turner directed to inform Clair Lieb owner and Jesse Wilcox, and operator in violation of law ordinance and would have ways to cease operations before city would start legal action against them. Bohart and Wilcox were devariance which would have attached them to operate. Acquiring to C. W. O'Flyng, sanitary doctor for the county health department they were operating in violation of the law and advised that it was out of his jurisdiction to take action. He said this investigation was promptly the complaint of Dr. Jordt North West street. OK Sludge Digester Another action the city applied the action of the Joint Hall Sewer directors' plans for stationation of a new sludge diagnet at the Ellis avenue treatment plant and authorized the city Santa Ana to act as contract agent with Koebig & Koebig sign the new installation. The council accepted the bid of Paddock Pool Maintenance by Los Angeles of $714.70 installation of new filter equipment at the plunge in the city. This includes a complete seal and improvements to existing equipment as well, leading to Park Commissioner Berg. Re-zoning Approved Approval of the re-zoning plan of the Yardley Construction Company for a change of Lots 1103 on East Center street R-L single family to R-3, sole dwelling was given. The auction company proposes to 15 triplex rental units on property. Control of rents in Anaheim held over until the next court meeting pending completion of transcript of the proceedings in public hearing held February 6. New graphotype machine was based at a cost of $1,279. City Griffith said the increased lots of the city required cement of the present anti-machine. Making meter collections hit a total of $1,000 during January leading to Police Chief Markenson. Total taxes collected total $113,902.22. Delin-taxes from the first installment total $1,548.13 while 2nd installment taxes still uncollected $36,305.22. Grants issued against the city two-week period ending Orange Co-Op Membership Sets Record Increase in both acreage and membership of the Orange Cooperative Citrus association last year was the greatest in its history, Henry C. Bosch, manager told the membership in his annual report February 9. Fred W. Schmidt, president of the board, presided at the meeting held in Friedmann hall. The average return paid out to the membership on last year's Valencia crop will compare favorably or surpass that of competitive associations in the area, Bosch reported. Returns already paid out represent an increase of 19 per cent over the previous year, with every indication that it will be increased to 24 per cent by the time final returns from the juice plant are received, he added. Increased Tonnage Increase in tonnage over the year before amounted to 28.8 per cent, and the increase in acreage to date totals 43 per cent, the manager stated. Fifty-three per cent of the tonnage handled went to the Real Estate group also advised that, since the county has "grown up" and the duties of its grand jury multiply, a regular grand jury room should be provided, as in other counties, and further, that a special fund not to exceed $2,500 be provided each year for expense of grand jury investigations. Handicapped The grand jury, which this year found itself severely handicapped in its investigation of the county hospital, the O'Doolin case (a patient who died in a Long Beach hospital after being removed from the Orange county hospital), and the gambling situation, said the report, should have funds for a "private and neutral" investigation of matters such as these. As for having its own quarters, "the dignity of the grand jury is not enhanced when it has to meet in rooms provided for other offices and which are unsuited to grand jury work," said the report. For the first time, so far as officials could recall, the "Fousst organization," as the grand jury report phrased it, was publicly named as identified with county gambling interests. The report said that "it has long been a recognized fact that the Fousst organization controls gambling activities here." “This concern would not be in business unless there was a demand for its services,” the grand jury remarked, referring to “the fact that certain conditions exist making gambling possible.” Minority Group “Gambling is indulged in by a minority group, affecting a much larger group. If a small segment of our population creates more pressure than the much larger portion, then it makes it harder for the law enforcement officials to define the true will of the people, the report continued, adding: “This does not excuse an official from doing his duty, but makes it more difficult to define that duty.” Referring to the grand jury's probe of gambling, which brought an official blast at Police Chief B. A. Hershey of Santa Ana for the asserted flourishing of slot machines and punchboards in Santa Ana city, and which also criticized failure to test constitutionality of the county gambling ordinance with respect to prosecution of slot machine operators, the final report today returned to that subject, in urging attention to gambling ordinances. The annual Orange mecca next Friday for a tion and marketing prob-berg describes the event anticipates a capacity adive presentations on tha health problem and tha marketing outlook. Any othe subjects is a chal- topic of the moment. The all-day sessions start 9:30 a.m. Friday will be b Film 'The Jackie Robinson Story' at La Palma Park La Palma park became a location set for a Hollywood production again this week as Jewel Productions moved to shoot scenes for their picture, "The Jackie Robinson" The movie is the life story of Jackie Robinson, the first to break into major league baseball and stars Robin the title role. Childhood to Majors Ordering to Producer Morton, the movie will show Pasadena JC, UCLA and his all experiences with the City Royals (a Negro in the Montreal Royals of International League and the Lynn Dodgers). Picture will end with Robbins appearance in the 1949 series. Ses shot at La Palma show in spring training with Real in Florida and Brooklyn Miami. June Release picture, which will be re-released in June by Eagle-Lion, is the direction of Al Green directed the Jolson story. It Rugy Dee, of Anna Lucasta as Jackie's wife; Dick Lane as Clay Hopper, manager of Montreal, Louise Beaver as his mother and Henry O'Neil as Branch Rickey. Briskin said that in addition to location at La Palma, scenes have been shot on the Pasadena and UCLA campuses and at Gilmore stadium. He remarked that production men were amazed at the ease of Robinson before the cameras and well-pleased with his dramatic efforts. The screenplay is by Larry Taylor and Arthur Mann. Professional ballplayers appearing as members of the Montreal and Brooklyn teams include: Pinky Woods, Cliff Aberson, Eddie Chandler, Harry Grub, Frank Kellaher, Fred Milligan, Vic Morrosco, Lou Stringer, Gene Mauch and Peanuts Lowry. Referring to the grand jury's probe of gambling, which brought an official blast at Police Chief B. A. Hershey of Santa Ana for the asserted flourishing of slot machines and punchboards in Santa Ana city, and which also criticized failure to test constitutionality of the county gambling ordinance with respect to prosecution of slot machine operators, the final report today returned to that subject, in urging attention to gambling ordinances. "It has been stated by the sheriff that most county ordinance prohibits possession of gambling devices. He has been told by the county counsel that he considers the ordinance unconstitutional and is therefore not making use of it. The district attorney has also been quoted that his reason for not prosecuting under the state penal code is the fact that juries inevitably acquit the defendants, even though the prosecution has air-tight cases. It would seem, therefore, that the law-making and the law enforcement officers of this county should work in closer harmony and understanding with each other under the existing conditions." Eliminate Loopholes The report then recommends that the district attorney, county counsel and various city attorneys "draw up ordinances reflecting common interpretation and enforcement conditions for the con- (Continued on Page 2) Father Hubbard To Speak Here Father Hubbard, famed "Glacier priest," will speak at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium, Thursday evening, March 9, it was learned this morning. Widely acclaimed for his work in the Arctic regions, Father Hubbard recently appeared in Santa Ana as a speaker of that city's forum series. The annual Orange Mecca next Friday for a tion and marketing prob- berg describes the event anticipates a capacity a tive presentations on th e health problem and the marketing outlook. Any o f these subjects is a chal- topic of the moment. The all-day sessions start 9:30 a.m., Friday will be held at the auditorium of the An- High school. Morning Session—9:30 o'clock "Fruit Sizes Are Affected Water and Soils."—R. E. N farm advisor. "Increasing Fruit Sizes with D."—Dr. William Stewartrus Experiment Station. "New Developments in Or- Protection."—Panel—Haro Wahlberg, Ross Shafer, grower, and F. R. Wilcox, ber of the Orchard Heating provement committee. "Cutting Costs in Fruit Handl- Dr. Roy Smith, University California, Los Angeles. Afternoon Session—1:30 o'clock Chairman, Richard Basse, man, Farm Bureau Citrus department. "Where To—This Orange Business?"—W. K. McCrane Member National Citrus mittee, President Tree Products. "The Citrus Outlook."—F. R. cox, assistant manager, fornia Fruit Growers Excl. "The Citrus Grower in th e national Farm Program."—McFadden, Chairman, Agricultural Board. This is the 22nd annual County Citrus Growers' Institution. It is conducted jointly by Agricultural Extension Seu University of California and Orange County Farm Bureau Supervisor Ralph McFar will open the morning s with timely remarks. Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 34 68 Friday 50 53 Saturday 52 65 Sunday 34 69 Monday 35 74 Tuesday 38 75 Wednesday 38 78 Rain—½ inch; Season's total 8.85 16, 1950 Ten Pages No. 16 Days 'Foust' City Gambling Operation of City- cement Agencies law-making and law-enforc- and its cities, and closer co- combing ordinances to elimini- slot machines and punch report of the county grand man Walter Schmid of Gar- Estimate 24.8% Frost Damage To Navel Oranges Frost damage on southern Cali- nia navel oranges—based on a eighted average—amounts to 8.83 per cent, according to an range Administrative Committee estimate. The estimate was based on sam- County Orchard Industry Drops 12,000 Acres By GEORGE E. HART Orange County Press Bureau The road ahead for Orange county's citrus industry, in the light of brand new data, may be making a U-turn. It may be the road back. But most conservative observers doubt that a $50,000,000 annual industry can be frost-killed or crowded out. However, the annual crop report of Agricultural Commissioner Dixson W. Tubbs, to be issued within a few days, will show what freeze, quick decline, small sizes, and population growth has done to whittle down the orchard industry of this county within the last several years. Acreage Drop The report will show that in 1949 the county's fruit tree acreage has dropped 12,000 acres below the total reported for the 1948 tree census. The figures do not reflect one year's loss because as Commis- Ask Armory For Anaheim Ful’ton Units SACRAMENTO (WNS)—A proposal for the construction of a B type armory, to cost in the neighborhood of $112,500, for National Guard units in Anaheim and Fullerton, will be made by the assembly committee on military and veterans affairs. This announcement was made by assemblyman Richard H. McCollister, chairman of the committee, who said that a strong representation would be made to the assembly ways and means committee for approval of the national guard capital outlay budget. McCollister's committee investigated the need for an armory in the vicinity, and the following report was made: "It has been proposed, due to close proximity of these two cities, that an armory be con- Estimate 24.8% Frost Damage To Navel Oranges Frost damage on southern California navel oranges—based on a heightened average—amounts to 1.83 per cent, according to an Orange Administrative Committee estimate. The estimate was based on samples taken from all districts and weighted by production in each district. Double end and split cuts were used for frost determination. The estimate does not include the cold spell of Jan. 26 and 27. Of the over-all estimate, 18.83 per cent of the damage was said to be because of fruit will be out grade, and .06 per cent will be eliminated later on. 12.67% Damage Here An estimated 4,000 cars of fruit will be eliminated because of post damage—2,000 in the field and 2,000 discarded at the grading holes. However because of growth, the tree crop estimate has been boosted from 20,000 to 22,000 cars. Percentage of damage districts has broken down this way by O.A.C.; Corona-Riverside, 40.59; Redlands-Highlands, 21.99; Etiwanda-Verne, 24.54; San Dimas-Glenora, 5.48; San Fernonado-Ojai (which includes Ventura county), 14.44; Whittier and Orange counties, 12.67, and EcondidoEEI Cajon, 10.02 per cent. Of freakish significance was the figure showing 37.67 per cent image on red soil in the Redlands district, while groves onandy soil in the same area suffered only 2.6 per cent damage. Citrus Leaders-Growers Meet Here for Institute The annual Orange County Citrus Institute will be the next Friday for all interested in today's citrus production and marketing problems. Farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg describes the event as the citrus classic of the year, and anticipates a capacity attendance because of the authoritative presentations on the small fruit problem, the orchard health problem and the citrus marketing outlook. Any one of these subjects is a challenging topic of the moment. The all-day sessions starting at no a.m. Friday will be held in order to be issued within a few days, will show what freeze, quick decline, small sizes, and population growth has done to whittle down the orchard industry of this county within the last several years. Acreage Drop The report will show that in 1949 the county's fruit tree acreage has dropped 12,000 acres below the total reported for the 1948 tree census. The figures do not reflect one year's loss, because, as Commissioner Tubbs explains, the current census represents a correction of data covering a period of several years. For one thing, they've quit counting back-yard trees. But to a public used to watching an expanding fruit industry swell, year by year, it is startling to discover that the tide has turned the other way and the county's great agricultural empire has all at once shrunk by 12,000 acres. Of the 12,000-acre decrease shown by the impending 1949 report, 9,550 acres represent decrease in citrus groves. Industrial Growth Here, then is a curious situation—progress and retrogradation in the same breath. Population and industrial growth causing agricultural decline. Whether a new economic picture is being drawn for Orange county, and agriculture is really on its way out as a major factor in local living, nobody pretends to know. All that is certain is that just now it is on the retreat. There is little doubt about one branch of it. The walnut industry of this county is about to join the dodo bird. It is following the apricot industry into oblivion. The 1948 tree census showed 2,330 acres of walnuts left from a (Continued on Page 6) McCollister, chairman of the committee, who said that a strong representation would be made to the assembly ways and means committee for approval of the national guard capital outlay budget. McCollister's committee investigated the need for an armory in the vicinity, and the following report was made: "It has been proposed, due to close proximity of these two cities, that an armory be constructed for joint occupancy of Companies K and M, of the 224th Infantry Regiment, the Anaheim and Fullerton units." "Both units have been recruited to nearly authorized strength, and present facilities are entirely inadequate. "These are heavy weapons companies and much of the equipment necessary for their training program has not been issued due to the lack of storage facilities." "These two units have strength of 278 enlisted men and five officers. At the present time, the rentals covering the two locations total $325 per month. Here again, it would seem, considering the rental paid and the lack of facilities, only good policy for the state to construct its own building. The Armory would be located on a site already granted. Required motor vehicles have not been issued due to lack of a motor pool." McCollister's committtee is recommending $5,681,500 for the construction of armories throughout the state, on the basis that such construction is necessary as a matter of national defense. "In the matter of national preparedness, with the international situation such as it is today," the committee report said, "it behooves us to be prepared for any exigency." The annual Orange County Citrus Institute will be the next Friday for all interested in today's citrus production and marketing problems. Farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg describes the event as the citrus classic of the year, and anticipates a capacity attendance because of the authoritative presentations on the small fruit problem, the orchard health problem and the citrus marketing outlook. Any one of these subjects is a challenging topic of the moment. Morning Session—9:30 o'Clock Fruit Sizes Are Affected by Water and Soils."—R. E. Puffer, farm advisor. Increasing Fruit Sizes with 2-4, D."—Dr. William Stewart, Citrus Experiment Station. New Developments in Orchard Protection."—Panel—Harold E. Wahlberg, Ross Shafer, citrus grower, and F. R. Wilcox, member of the Orchard Heating Improvement committee. Cutting Costs in Fruit Handling."—Dr. Roy Smith, University of California, Los Angeles. Afternoon Session—1:30 o'Clock Chairman, Richard Basse, chairman, Farm Bureau Citrus Department. There To—This Orange Juice Business?"—W. K. McCracken, Member National Citrus committee, President Treesweet Products. The Citrus Outlook."—F. R. Wilcox, assistant manager, California Fruit Growers Exchange. The Citrus Grower in the National Farm Program."—A. J. McFadden, Chairman, State Agricultural Board. This is the 22nd annual Orange County Citrus Growers' Institute. It is conducted jointly by the Agricultural Extension Service, University of California and the Orange County Farm Bureau. Supervisor Ralph McFadden will open the morning session with timely remarks. George D. Ehrle Dies Suddenly George D. Ehrle died suddenly on Tuesday, February 14, at Anaheim Community hospital. He was 87 years of age and was born in West Virginia. He had been a resident of Anaheim since 1913. Mr. Ehrle was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Anaheim, Anaheim Masonic Lodge, Farm Bureau, past director of M.O.D. and a director of the Boy Scouts of Anaheim. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie E. Ehrle of the home at 7731 South Cypress street; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Heagy of Gobal, Oregon; two sons, George W. Ehrle of Anaheim and John R. Ehrle of Anaheim, and six grandchildren. Services will be conducted by a member of the Christian Science church on Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars with interment in Fairhaven cemetery. Masonic services will be conducted at the graveside. PROGRESSIVE PARTY Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walters and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Heying entertained a large group of friends at a progressive dinner party on Saturday evening, ending at the Heyings where cards were played. The New York City postoffice receives, delivers and distributes an average of more than 19,200,-000 pieces of mail daily. Twelve hundred persons filled the auditorium of Anaheim Union high school Sunday afternoon when memorial services were held for the late Dr. Walter A. Maier, radio pastor of the International Lutheran hour. "With powerful sledge-hammer blows of God's law, Dr. Maier convinced men of their sins, then applied the healing balm of grace through Christ," were the words of eulogy in the sermon of Rev. E. H. Kreidt, pastor of Monrovia First Lutheran church. "With the death of Dr. Maier on January 11 a powerful and popular voice for God has been silenced. Regular speaker on the International Lutheran hour since its beginning in 1932, he was ranked by the Hooper religious broadcast rating as America's foremost radio preacher," Rev. Kreidt said. Speaking for the laity was Clarence Amling, prominent Santa Ana business man and Lutheran layman. He urged members of the laity to "pay and pray for the Lutheran hour" and told members of the clergy that they must supply a replacement for Dr. Maier. Impressive music was furnished by two mass choirs; one composed of combined adult choirs of Orange County Lutheran churches and the other of upper-grade parochial school children, both singing a capella. Directors were Theodore Hopmann and E. T. Pringel of Orange. Liturgists were Rev. William Klaustermeyer and Rev. W. C. Gesch. Mrs. Walter Kempin was organist. Offering for the Lutheran hour was received and a touching finale to the services was singing of the Lutheran hour theme, "Beautiful Savior," by the Orange County Lutheran choir. Sponsoring the services were Orange County churches of the Lutheran Church.-Missouri Synod.