anaheim-gazette 1958-02-27

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) HARRISON THOMPSON, editor of the Anaheim Optimist Club, printed this in the "Opti-Scope" this week: "He was a playful middle-aged wolf. Seating himself next to a cute little blond on the bus, he leaned over and asked: "Where have you been all my life?" "She looked at him cooly, and replied: "Well, for the first half of it, I wasn't born." MYRT WESTERING, manager of The Red Wagon Inn, Disneyland, has just given up weather prophesying. He predicted it would rain all day Tuesday of this week. The sun came out and shined its best while the gutter ran deep with rain water. If you ask me, I think Myrt would do better to keep at his job of serving up luscious Swift's meats, which he does right well. AT 7:30 a.m. Tuesday I walked, half asleep, into a local restaurant and heard about 50 men singing "Over the Bounding Main". It was the Anaheim Breakfast Lions Club boys. Those guys won't live long keeping a pace like that. California’s Going to Have Water If Political Promises Are Kept California's 1958 crop of U. S. Senator candidates to be agreed on one subject, "water." Each candidate had "water" plank in his platform and they each admit that grand and glorious state of ours must have more or precious fluid. They are going to bring "old man river" to our kitchen sinks. "Agricultural, industrial and domestic water is so necessary to the continued growth of our State," one of the candidates shouts from his soap box. And is going to object to a statement like that? Here is the "water" gets individual treatment from the men who be candidates for nomination in the June Primary election. Governor Goodwin Knight, in a talk he made recently at a fund raising dinner had this to say about California's confused water problems: Knight's Views "It seems unbelievable—but it is true—that one of the leading roles in a successful effort to infringe upon California's desperately vital rights to Colorado River water for the benefit of other states has been played by a California Congressman—none other than Mr. Engle", Knight said. "Largely because of Engle," Knight said, "part of the battle had been lost in Congress and construction of one phase of the project, the Glen Canyon Dam, is now in progress. "It is almost impossible to predict the full adverse effect completion of this dam . . . will have on the economic welfare of the people of southern California", Knight stated. As for himself, Governor Knight declared that "America is strong because it is free. I believe in sense and good government join with the Federal agency involved in order that we maintain the vitally needed natural, industrial and domestic water so necessary to the tinued growth of our state." a partnership also would California taxpayers many lions of dollars; money need to complete the Feather Project for those uses which solely the concern of the In a luncheon address Day at Disneyland Hotel, the California Municipal U Association, Congressman Engle, candidate for the ccrat nomination as U. S. tor from California, speaks "California Water Problem" fered this solution: "The program which I serve for the development of water sources in the United States the basis of federal participation with the states, will be of importance to us in California two reasons." better to keep at his job of serving up luscious Swift's meats, which he does right well. AT 7:30 a.m. Tuesday I walked, half asleep, into a local restaurant and heard about 50 men singing "Over the Bounding Main". It was the Anaheim Breakfast Lions Club boys. Those guys won't live long keeping a pace like that. BOB CHAMBERS, of Boss Coverall and Linen Supply, is chairman of the Miscellaneous Chamber of Commerce group for the membership drive. "The Odds and End", Bob said in a recent meeting. "We Coverall", Bob said and got by with it. IF RUSSIAN boys and girls are so darned smart in science and if our ultimate goal is more and more Sputniks, why not borrow or buy some of those Russian textbooks? If its in the book, we can learn 'em. HAVE YOU ever wondered why a traffic officer stands at the corner of Center and Los Angeles and blows his little whistle, right there where there is a "No Left Turn" sign, and traffic flows smoothly? While at the intersection of Center and Lemont where cars ARE making left hand turns and pedestrians are strolling slowly between the white lines. What a mess? And not an officer in sight! CEC ROSPAW, editor of the Placentia Courler, is slowly becoming ecentric. It seems that the clock in the Placentia Schools Cafeteria is stuck at 11:07 hours. This worries Cec, no end. He is either an habitual clock watcher or he is allowing little things to irritate him, like they do me. Then There Were 8 The nomination paper filed for Rudolph Yorba, because of some legal technicality, was declared to be "void" thereby eliminating Mr. Yorba's name from the official city ballot for city councilman. It was pointed out that this does not prevent Yorba from had been lost in Congress and construction of one phase of the project, the Glen Canyon Dam, is now in progress. "It is almost impossible to predict the full adverse effect completion of this dam . . . will have on the economic welfare of the people of southern California", Knight stated. As for himself, Governor Knight declared that "America is strong because it is free . . . I believe in the inherent dignity of the individual . . . I believe in the greatest possible degree of participation by all our people in our representative form of government." And he warned that "the only real threat to our free way of life comes from timorous folk among us who in every emergency, real or fancied, would have our government hit the panic button. We must not ever sacrifice the individual initiative system, which has made us prosperous and free, for the very totalitarian methods we abhor." Christopher on Water Mayor George Christopher went on television cameras one night this week to express his views on our "acute water problem", Christopher will be in Anaheim Monday at the Disneyland Hotel. In a televised speech aimed at solution of California's acute water problem Mayor Christopher, candidate for United States Senator, urged replacement of "lagging methods, intermittent discussion, fence straddling, and fear of political consequences" with action. Use "Rainyday" Funds Christopher attacked use of the State's "rainy day" funds to avoid the impact of government spending". He recommended their use to help finance needed water conservation projects "instead of putting the state into deficit financing." He said "I believe this is important enough to consider in a special session of the legislature—that 'rainy day' and other funds should be used for our water resources—and that the heads of water districts should be formed into a special advisory committee for the purpose of discussing objectively and without politicization." The program which I sit for the development of water sources in the United States is the basis of federal participation with the states, will be of importance to us in California two reasons. Use Government Funds In the first place, it will at the major problem we face financing our water projects; federal government will pate on its traditional and toric basis of supplying fund those parts of a project are concerned with irrigation flood control. The state can proceed to help itself with its tax resources to pay for that of a project which provides water and power for municipal industrial use. Water for All of Us In the second place, they I have in mind will broaden base of water development that the people of southern California will be reasonably coy that when they put up taxes they will get a supply of water. The people of northern California will feel that with water development in practice and with federal assistance anteceded, they can afford to commitments to southern California without fear that some time in the future they be left short of water. "Let me say that we are short of water in California are short of developed water which is caught for purposes. We have a great plus of undeveloped water, we are in difficulty only because we are now dealing with a w program which has too narrow base. As a result, people are clined to litigate and fight the last bucketful. The neck is in financing a bran base for water development proposal would bring federalistance to a new field of v..." Then There Were 8 The nomination paper filed for Rudolph Yorba, because of some legal technicality, was declared to be "void" thereby eliminating Mr. Yorba's name from the official city ballot for city councilman. It was pointed out that this does not prevent Yorba from making a write-in campaign, if he should so desire. With Yorba's name taken from the list, it now leaves a total of eight candidates running for three council seats for the Anaheim city council. Army Sergeant First Class James B. Radzinski, 39, son of Mrs. Rose Radzinski, 10801 Ivanhoe St., Anaheim, recently participated in "Sabre Hawk," a Seventh Army maneuver which involved more than 100,000 troops in Germany. MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Kenneth E. Strickland, airman apprentice, USN, is attending a seven-week course at the Aviation Jet Mechanic School at the Naval Technical Training Center, Memphis. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Strickland of 817 N. Topeka St., Anaheim, and husband of the former Miss Jacqueline V. Batten of 2125 E. Center St., Anaheim. Robert E. Wilson, airman apprentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Wilson of 723 N. Resh St., Anaheim, is serving at the Cabaniss Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Corpus Christi, Tex. Mother of Local Man Honored Mrs. Helen Kellogg Aubin of Santa Ana, mother of L. Frank Kellogg, principal of Anaheim High School, was honored recently by the North Dakota Alumnae Association at their Founders Day meeting held at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles. She was the oldest member present and for this she was presented with two hand painted plates imported from England by the university. One, a pink plate, showed the first college building erected in 1883, the Old Main building, and the other, a blue plate, had the picture of the late Memorial building. In reminiscing, Mrs. Aubin said that in her graduating class in 1893, the second class to graduate, there were six boys and two girls. all of whom went on to make standing citizens. Mrs. Aubin was escorted to platform by her son, L. F. Kellogg who is a graduate Stanford University. Mrs. Aubin is almost 87 years of age. Lawrence Welk, an honor member of N.D.U. Alumnae, tertained the members, pla "Alma Mater" in honor of the 75th anniversary of the institution during the entertainment feature of the evening. Were You Counter? Anaheim is having a cease count this week. If you believe you were overlooked, or misled by the census workers, turn the census blank in this issue The Gazette and fill it out To Have Water Are Kept S. Senator candidates seem water.” Each candidate has and they each admit that this year must have more of the bring “old man river” rightral, industrial and domestic inued growth of our State,” from his soap box. And who like that? Here is the way from the men who will the June Primary election. 87 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THE ANAHEIM Vol. LXXXVII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette 75 Years Ago... January — 1883 The Board of town trustees met on Thursday. A communication from Dr. Ellis was read in regard to the practice of “ill-conditioned” persons, who dumped garbage on the highways, thus endangering the welfare of travelers. A second communication from the same gentleman reciting certain grievances against the marshal was also read. The clerk was instructed to write Dr. Ellis stating that the board would endeavor to have the ordinance which prohibits the public streets from being transformed into dumping grounds. In the matter of the hydrant which was broken by the run away team of H. C. Gade, the clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Gade to replace the hydrant within two weeks, otherwise the town authorities would do so at his expense. The petition of Messrs. Rimpau and Ey for further extension of water main was referred to the committee on public improvements. President Crowther of the water board on Monday brought to town announcement of the fact that the Yorba reservoir has been completed by Engineer Kellogg and that a barbecue will be held in the near future to commemorate the event which is of great importance to irrigators throughout the valley. The date of the barbecue will probably be before the annual election for directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company. The election will be a love-feast this year and the present board will probably be elected by acclamation. Mr. Crowther raised about $300 by subscription to defray expenses of the celebration. A fine fat steer, four sheep, several bull’s heads, 200 pounds of beans, 100 loaves of bread, tortillas by the hundreds and other delicacies will be provided. The meats will be baked in pits in the ground overnight and the feast will be spread at the base of the dam which con- Walter Chaffin Makes Bid for Superior Court Judge Walter B. Chaffin Anaheim - Fullerton M Court, announced today he will be a candidate for the tion of Superior Court Judg- vision 2, in the June 3 P In a statement to the Judge Chaffin said, “I that a judge of the Superi- should be an active partie efforts to improve the struction of justice to m needs of our rapidly ex modern society. “I submit by candidat- the humble wish that tha of Orange County will my background and expere determine whether I am candidate best qualified to them. If so honored, I that I will apply such as I have with vigor and try”. Superior Court Judge Crulikshank is the incumbent Division No. 2. If elected to this position At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Anaheim held on Wednesday evening, the vacancies on the board were filled by the election of Messrs. Plez James, W. K. James and E. F. Spence, who together with Messrs. S. H. Mott and H. Mabury now constitute the Board of Directors. The resignation of Mr. Mott as president was accepted and Mr. Plez James was elected in his stead. A citrus fair is to be held in Santa Ana this spring and already the promoters are actively at work to ensure its success. The executive committee comprise the following: Messrs. Snow, Adams, Preble, Tustin, Wall, Judson, Lotopelch, McPherson, Smith, Joslin, Clark, Jenkins, Melrose, Dreyfus, A. Guy Smith, Eccles, Strong, Mills, Head, Tedford, Ott. Moeser, Wakeham, McFadden, Spurgeon, Bailey, Halliday, Ross, Minter, and Goepper. Mrs. Wallace and Miss Snedeker removed to their farm at Westminster on Wednesday. They will, however, continue in the dressmaking business. A select audience gathered in Kroeger's hall on Monday evening, the occasion being a "musical", which being somewhat of an impromptu affair did not have publicity enough given to it to attract as great a number as would otherwise have attended. Quartettes, duets and solos were rendered by Miss Alice Chase, Miss Mamie Hanford and by the Messrs. Browning, Witherby, Holman and Smith. Miss Chase's naturally fine voice has been thoroughly cultivated since last Anaheim audience has the pleasure of listening to it, and while re-elected by acclamation, Mr. Crowther raised about $300 by subscription to defray expenses of the celebration. A fine fat steer, four sheep, several bull's heads, 200 pounds of beans, 100 loaves of bread, tortillas by the hundreds and other delicacies will be provided. The meats will be baked in plits in the ground overnight and the feast will be spread at the base of the dam which confines the great body of water in the reservoir. A number of prominent men have been invited to make addresses among them being Richard Melrose of this city, Judge Richard Egan of San Juan Capistrano, Engineer Clay Kellogg of Santa Ana, C. C. Chapman of Fullerton, James D. Schuyler of Los Angeles and others. The Anaheim brass band will be on hand and will render musical selections during the day. The completion of the reservoir makes a great advance in history of the valley and the barbecue promises to be one of the most notable celebrations ever held in this section. Mrs. Konig entertained the Ladies Euchre Club at her home on Thursday afternoon. The house was decorated with carnations and ferns and a bouquet of these flowers was presented to each lady upon her departure. Delicious refreshments were served and a pleasant afternoon was spent by those present. The first prize was won by Mrs. Falkenstein, the second by Mrs. Asher and the consolation by Mrs. John Dwyer. Mrs. Dickel was presented with a prize as official tally keeper. The club will be entertained next month by Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Miss Dora Zeyn. The Masonic Lodge on Monday installed the following newly elected officers to serve for the ensuing year: W. H. Spake, Master; C. E. Holcomb, Senior Warden; O. Lagman, Junior Warden; I. Asher, Treasurer; Jos Helmsen, Secretary; re-elected for the fourthenth year: Allan Knap, Senior Deacon; W. P. Quarton, Junior Deacon; W. P. Schwenckert, Marshal; Sidney Holman, Chaplain; E. Barr, Tyler. The governor took note longstanding controversy by proponents of progressive adjustment-type education grams and those "who face more intensely academic proach," and declared that "great number of respite critics have been making a case in recent years against progressive educational facilities." "Why," he asked, "have ties often been ignored? have soft, snap subjects tend drive out solid subjects? We We have a great surplus of undeveloped water, and are in difficulty only because we are now dealing with a water gram which has too narrow a size. As a result, people are in need to litigate and fight over last bucketful. The bottleneck is in financing a broader scale for water development. My proposal would bring federal assistance to a new field of water development. It has legislative viability because it is of interest to all the states. It presupposes that our own state will be a substantial responsibility through its own tax resources. Such a plan, we can move ahead and need only to make us as big as California's future warrants." Of whom went on to make outgoing citizens. Mrs. Aubin was escorted to the form by her son, L. Frank Rogg who is a graduate of Oxford University. Mrs. Aubin almost 87 years of age. Lawrence Welk, an honoraryuber of N.D.U. Alumnae, enlisted the members, playing Ana Mater" in honor of the anniversary of the institute during the entertainmenture of the evening. We would publish the following compliment from the Riverside Press and Horticulturist did not modesty forbid: "The Anaheim Gazette", six pages, is one of our best country big papers. Melrose is one of the best newspapermen in the state." T. S. Harris announces in the last number of the Santa Ana Standard that he has sold that journal to C. and C. F. Stamps. The retiring editor's valedictory is mighty interesting reading. Mr. Fred Rimpau arrived from Tucson last Saturday. He has taken a position in the store of Goodman & Rimpau and proposes to remain here for some time. The electric lights of Los Angeles can be plainly seen from Anaheim. Impromptu affair did not have publicity enough given to it to attract as great a number as would otherwise have attended. Quartettes, duets and solos were rendered by Miss Alice Chase, Miss Mamie Hanford and by the Messrs. Browning, Witherby, Holman and Smith. Miss Chase's naturally fine voice has been thoroughly cultivated since last Anaheim audience has the pleasure of listening to it, and while retaining all its clearness, it has developed in power and is under perfect control. Miss Hanford has a sweet sympathetic voice which will always be her passport to public favor. Miss Harrison is a skillful accompanist. Handsome programmes were distributed as souvenirs of the occasion. We would publish the following compliment from the Riverside Press and Horticulturist did not modesty forbid: "The Anaheim Gazette", six pages, is one of our best country big papers. Melrose is one of the best newspapermen in the state." T. S. Harris announces in the last number of the Santa Ana Standard that he has sold that journal to C. and C. F. Stamps. The retiring editor's valedictory is mighty interesting reading. Mr. Fred Rimpau arrived from Tucson last Saturday. He has taken a position in the store of Goodman & Rimpau and proposes to remain here for some time. The electric lights of Los Angeles can be plainly seen from Anaheim. Fifty-seven hundredths of an inch of rain fell on Tuesday morning about 4 o'clock. The downpour brings the total for the season up to 2.71 inches. Last year to date 11.32. Snow fell in the mountains and with clearing skies on Tuesday the weather turned cooler. The Fraternal Aid Lodge on Wednesday evening installed the following officers for the ensuing term: T. S. Grimshaw, pres.; E.G. Edison, vice-pres.; Mrs. Emma Seale, past pres.; Mrs. Dallay Fulweider, sec.; N.F. Steadman, treasurer; Mrs. Mary Mickle, chaplain; L.E.Miller, sentinel; Blanche Mickle, guide; J.Schumacher, observer; Herman Stern, trustee; Maud Mickle, musician; Richard Melrose, installing officer. Several vocal selections were rendered by H.A.Dickel and T.S.Grimshaw. MEMPHIS—Leland B. Daniels, airman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Rogers of 10151 D'Este Dr., Anaheim, is attending the Aviation Machinist's Mate School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, Memphis, Tenn. Common Sense Abandon Unfortunately, in the department and application of this gram, he said, "good sense often has been abaunt in favor of abstract theory... too often the goal has been minimize competition and the challenge of failure, burying an easy and mean success for everyone. Ability not and should not be untically equalized by setting handicap system... Who can move ahead in new study should not be that opportunity." A siren commands the riley way anywhere, anytime you hear a siren, stop assist to the edge of the road able, clear of an intersection Walter Chaffee Makes Bid for Superior Court Judge Walter B. Chaffee of the Anaheim - Fullerton Municipal Court, announced today that he will be a candidate for the position of Superior Court Judge, Division 2, in the June 3 Primary. In a statement to the press Judge Chaffee said, "I believe that a judge of the Superior Court should be an active participant in efforts to improve the administration of justice to meet the needs of our rapidly expanding modern society." "I submit by candidacy with the humble wish that the voters of Orange County will examine my background and experience to determine whether I am a candidate best qualified to serve them. If so honored, I pledge that I will apply such talents as I have with vigor and industry". Superior Court Judge Ronald Cruikshank is the incumbent in Division No. 2. If elected to this position Judge "Downtown Shopper" Fills Anaheim Stores Anaheim's Downtown shopping area was filled with enthusiastic shoppers this week as a direct result of the special sales advertised in the "Downtown Anaheim Shopper", published by The Anaheim Gazette and mailed to more than 40,000 homes in Anaheim, Fullerton, and adjoining communities. Eighteen Anaheim Downtown merchants cooperated this month to bring these special bargains to Anaheim shoppers. Their message is broadcast to the housewives in this great area exclusively by use of the "Downtown Shopper". And the bargains listed brought eager buyers to the Downtown stores. At the Cotlers Store sport coats were advertised as reduced from $39.95 to $19.88 and suits were selling from $19 to $39 in two groups. The SQR Store did its part in attracting shoppers to the Downtown area by offering such bargains as knit dresses for $17.00 and men's dress shirts, all dacron for $4.89. Penney's took this opportunity to call attention to their end-of-the-month cleanup and had cotton prints on special sale at the price of three yards for $1.00 The Fantasy Infants and Children's Shop, the Anaheim Carpet and Drapery Shop and, in fact, all other advertisers in "The Shopper" have listed money saving bargains which shoppers are enjoying. The Downtown Shopper has 11 bargain filled pages and there is no question but what Anaheim shoppers are coming to depend on "The Shopper" for their advertising news. California Needs Enforcement Men Suggest Raising Of Santiago Dam OF Orange County will examine any background and experience to determine whether I am a candidate best qualified to serve them. If so honored, I pledge that I will apply such talents as I have with vigor and industry. Superior Court Judge Ronald Cruikshank is the incumbent in Division No. 2. If elected to this position Judge Chaffee would be the only Superior Court Judge from northern Orange County. Special Session To Consider School Standards Governor Goodwin J. Knight announced he will call the legislature into special session to consider a legislative program aimed at shoring up educational standards for California children. Revealing his plans the governor said that the special session will run concurrently with the budget session of the legislature and will deal with these subjects: (1) Legislation to increase the number of required courses in academic subjects in California high schools and the amount of time spent in basic subject matter instruction in elementary schools. (2) Preparatory legislation to enable California to participate in President Eisenhower's proposals for federal scholarships. Education Watered Down The governor took note of the ongoing controversy between proponents of progressive or life adjustment-type educational programs and those "who favor a more intensely academic approach," and declared that a great number of responsible critics have been making a strong case in recent years against many aggressive educational fads and abuses." "Why," he asked, "have realities often been ignored? Why have soft, snap subjects tended to give out solid subjects? Why has California Needs Enforcement Men Men to enforce state tax, licensing and other laws and regulations are needed as field representatives throughout California, it was announced by the State Personnel Board today. Examinations have been set for April 19, with a final application date of March 28. Qualifications for the job, which pays $395-$481, are broad, the board emphasized. Men with two years experience in any one of several fields of business or industry may qualify as follows: management of a small business, or of a major phase of a large business; credit or collection management; office management, including financial records; field or office supervision in the petroleum or trucking industry; public accounting or field auditing. In addition to enforcing state laws, rules and regulations, the field representative endeavors to prevent violations and collect delinquent taxes, fees, and returns for the state. Application forms and full information are available at the State Personnel Board in Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles, or at any Department of Employment office. Services Friday For Mrs. Clay, 99 Mary Elizabeth Clay, 99, a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Anaheim for 37 years, died Tuesday evening at the Orange County General Hospital after an extended illness. For many years she made her home at 1111 W. Broadway, but recently she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Dora K. Ashworth at 542 S. Lemon Street. She leaves two sons: Milton R. Clay of Los Angeles. Suggest Raising Of Santiago Dam Raising the height of Santiago Dam instead of constructing the $3,425,625 Villa Park Dam included in the county flood control program, would provide more effective flood control and would save an estimated $1,827,-625 in expenditures of tax money. It was declared in a joint presentation issued by the Carpenter Irrigation District of El Modena and the Serrano Irrigation District of Villa Park. The two districts, which own Santiago Reservoir and share its water with Irvine Company under agreement with that company, based their position with respect to the proposed Villa Park Dam on a report to the two districts and the Irvine Company by their consulting engineer, Paul Bailey. Engineer's Report Bailey's report, comparing and analyzing the four engineering reports that have been made for the county supervisors with respect to flood control on Santiago Creek, clearly shows, say the two districts, that: 1- Full flood control for any storm, including the "once in 100 years" storm, can be provided for the small percentage of watershed below Santiago Dam by channel work on the lower 3000 feet of Santiago Creek, without necessity of building Villa Park Dam. 2- Full flood control, in addition to water conservation, can be obtained for the major watershed area above Santiago Dam by increasing the height of the dam 25 feet, which would cost $1,827,-625 less than building the Villa Park Dam. 3- Army Engineers, in a 1946 study, reported that Villa Park Dam is "infeasible" and that benefits from it would be less than Mary Elizabeth Clay, 99, a native of Pennsylvania and a resident of Anaheim for 37 years, died Tuesday evening at the Orange County General Hospital after an extended illness. For many years she made her home at 1111 W. Broadway, but recently she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Dora K. Ashworth at 542 S. Lemon Street. She leaves two sons: Milton R. Clay of Los Angeles and John A. Clay of Whitland and one daughter Mrs. Ashworth of Anaheim. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld Chapel Friday morning at ten o'clock with interment in Loma Vista Memorial Park. B-PW Club Note Member Birthdays At the regular meeting Wednesday evening at Optimist Club, the birthdays for all members of Anaheim Business and Professional Women's club were celebrated in one big party, an annual event. Using signs of the Zodiac, Mrs. Ruby Terry, program chairman, prepared a drawing of the Zodiac which also had the birthstones of each month in color. The meaning of the birthstone along with the horoscope of each sign of the Zodiac was given and compared with the individual whose birthday came within the period denoted. Mrs. Emma Lawrence, president, conducted a short business meeting before the evening event. Mrs. Josephine Fulfer was chairman of the hostess committee. Mt. Kilimanjoro in Tanganyika, Africa, has two peaks. The higher reaches 49,821 feet. 2-Full flood control, in addition to water conservation, can be obtained for the major watershed area above Santiago Dam by increasing the height of the dam 25 feet, which would cost $1,827,-625 less than building the Villa Park Dam. 3-Army Engineers, in a 1946 study, reported that Villa Park Dam is "infeasible" and that benefits from it would be less than half its cost. The two districts point out further that Villa Park Dam would force removal of a number of high-class homes and highly developed agricultural property, besides preventing future high-class development in the reservoir area, to the further detriment of the tax rolls and the taxpayers of the county. No such damage would result by raising Santiago Dam, they assert. There are no legal barriers to such modification of engineering plans adopted by the County Supervisors, according to the attorney for the two districts. VFW Auxiliary Will Elect New Officers It will be election of officers for the VFW Auxiliary 3173 at its next meeting, March 10, according to Anna Stakemiller, publicity chairman. President Mrs. Freda Kramer called for committee reports at the February meeting held Monday night. The hospital committee reported that 75 pairs of scuffles had been taken to the VA hospital in Long Beach. Mary McFall, past Department president, was a guest along with Auxiliary members from several nearby towns.