oc-plain-dealer 1921-01-11

This Paper Accepts All Advertising on the Understanding that Its Circulation Equals Any Three Others In This Field. VOL. XXIV—No. 139 ABERNATHY MAY BE ABLE TO RECOVER $1300 BACK SALARY Court Says If One-tenth Allegations True He Should Not Be Permitted to Teach. BULLETIN—At 4:30 p.m. Judge West gave judgment for Abernathy re-instating him and giving him salary to date. (Special to The Plain Dealer) SANTA ANA, Jan. 11—"My mind is pretty thoroly made up that J. R. Abernathy was legally elected supervising principal of the Anaheim schools, for a period of four years, at a salary of $2000 per year, with the understanding that there was to be subsequent raise in salary; that he entered upon the duties of his office, and that he was paid for a part of the time. The attempt to raise his salary goes to show that he WAS employed by the board of trustees." This statement by Judge Z. B. West, featured the morning session of the superior court hearing the case of Abernathy vs. the Anaheim School District for alleged back salary due him. Another significant statement of Judge West, delivered from the bench was as follows: "While if one-tenth of the things alleged in the answer this case are true, then Abernathy must to leave the school and ought to be permitted to teach in fled that at the meeting June 9, 1919, when Abernathy is said to have been hired, a subsequent motion was made that he be retained for four years. He said there was a discussion over this and the motion was not put and as far as he was aware was never adopted after that. J. L. Van de Veer, former head of the Anaheim schools, said he saw the minutes of the meeting and there had been a blank space left before the word "years." Later this was filled in. OLINDA SCHOOLBOY FATALLY INJURED BY OILMAN'S AUTO Thad Watson, 12, Rushed to Fullerton Hospital, Where He Succumbs Shortly Afterwards. While returning from school at Olinda yesterday afternoon, Thad Watson, 12-year-old son of W. C. Watson, employe of the West Coast Oil Co., suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an auto driven by Troy Estes, ollman returning from his work on the Santa Fe lease near Placentia. Young Watson, with other school children, were playing as they walked along the boulevard. He darted across the roadway in front of the car and was struck. He was picked up and rushed to the Fullerton General hospital where he died shortly afterwards of his injuries. The body was taken to the McAulay undertaking parlor in Fullerton. MYSTERIOUS TRANSACKS W HOME ON NO. Entrance Gained by Cut Door Opening from Serious Court in Receiving entrance to the home on No. Los Angeles day afternoon and after the house, departed with diamond ring, ignoring other valuables which or were in plain sight. Mrs. Witman left the ing down town, about robbery was discovered turn at 5 p.m. She departure was noted. Entrance was gained ing of the plate glass in ing on the semi-enclosed rear. Apparently a glass been used to cut a semicight inches across and affected by punching t ward. Glass was found the room for eight feet opening, the door-knot from the inside. Drawers were thoroly as if the culprit were something in particular. Was taken from the insult a coat belonging to Mr. Fred. The paper This statement by Judge Z. B. West, featured the morning session of the superior court hearing the case of Abernathy vs. the Anaheim School District for alleged back salary due him. Another significant statement of Judge West, delivered from the bench was as follows: "While if one-tenth of the things alleged in the answer to his case are true, then Abernathy must to leave the school and ought not to be permitted to teach in schools or supervise or be connected with the schools, but until he has the opportunity to say something in his own behalf and to know what he is charged with in some proper way, it isn't the act that made the American people great and noble to say that he should be discharged without a hearing." In delivering this discourse, in connection with a ruling on a point of law, Judge West paid a high tribute to the noble calling and splendid service of the teachers, adding that at one time he was a teacher himself. The minutes of the trustees of the Anaheim school district figured again today, when Clerk L. F. Pomeroy testified there were two words written in the minutes and he could not tell whose handwriting it was. It was also brot out that pages 95-98 of the board's official minutes have been removed from the book and do not now appear in the records. What actions of the board are recounted on those pages is not known. Pomeroy testified no complaints been made to him about Abernathy, but that Trustee Chambers did speak to him regarding complaints of Abernathy's smoking. "Were any complaints made to you that Abernathy used profane language," Pomeroy was asked. "No," he replied. During the morning session the question was asked if Abernathy could be dismissed from his position without cause, and the court held the board of trustees did not have any such arbitrary power. West held that he could have been ousted by the board thrue a just accusation taken up by EVERY member of the board. Pomeroy's testimony was that he was not notified of the meeting of May 1, and he denied meeting a teacher and speaking of that meeting. Pomeroy testified further that he voted "No" to a motion on Sept. 16, 1920, ordering Abernathy to refrain from entering without permission of the board any of the school buildings of the district, or interfering in any Watson, employ of the West Coast Oil Co., suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an auto driven by Troy Estes, ollman returning from his work on the Santa Fe lease near Placentia. Young Watson, with other school children, were playing as they walked along the roadway in front of the car and was struck. He was picked up and rushed to the Fullerton General hospital where he died shortly afterwards of his injuries. The body was taken to the McAulay undertaking parlors in Fullerton. The boy's skull was fractured in the accident. The inquest was being held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. ANAHEIM SCHOOLS REOPEN WEDNESDAY The Anaheim grammar schools which have been closed last two days in order that the teachers might attend the Abernathy trial at Santa Ana will reopen tomorrow morning, C. C. Smith, principal, announced this afternoon. LA HABRA DISCUSSES STREET LIGHTING The regular members' meeting of the La Habra C. of C. was held last night. The principal topic of discussion was the matter of securing some method of lighting the town, which was brot up at the last meeting. A committee has been working on the matter, and believes that a feasible plan has been worked out. Manager Deninger of the Edison company has expressed a willingness to co-operate in the work, and the only thing that remains to be done is to decide on the method of financing. PROGRESS MADE IN AUTO SHOW PLANS The committee appointed to have charge of the coming auto show met in Santa Ana yesterday and re-organized by electing Harry Riley of Anaheim president, C. H. McCausland of Santa Ana secretary and Albert H. Sitton of Fullerton treasurer. H. C. Warden, of the Papier Mache Art Shop, Los Angeles, which furnished the decorations for the show last year, was present, and presented designs for a portion of the decorations for the coming display. The committee did not agree on a date for the display. COOP. ASSN. DEBATES RILEY URGES BE ORANGE SHOW In his annual report to C. last night at the WHarry D. Rilley, president the holding of an annual Orange show in Anaheim. "Our principal source of the Valencia orange," he said, "it comes into maturity later than the dates of our show at San Bernardino not show our product or prizes. Anaheim is so it would be comparative equip a very fine show here every city of So. Cal. spends some such festival and he portunity for us to build nual event that should be much advertising and sides making the Valencia household necessity in every American home. His year or two this undertake do well to build up slow year is not too early to make. ANAHEIM WARM PLACE IN ORANGE Anaheim again demon advantage over other sections last night when dropped to only 33 here beginning an ascent the other places smudge pots." that he could have been ousted by the board then a just accusation taken up by EVERY member of the board. Pomoroy's testimony was that he was not notified of the meeting of May 1, and he denied meeting a teacher and speaking of that meeting. Pomoroy testified further that he voted "No" to a motion on Sept. 16, 1920, ordering Abernathy to refrain from entering without permission of the board any of the school buildings of the district, or interfering in any way with the affairs of the district or its officers." Some of those who have watched progress of the case closely, are inclined to believe that Abernathy may be successful in his case for approximately $1300 back salary, but that should this be the case, he will then be given a hearing by the board, charges brot against him, and that he will then be officially and legally discharged, if the charges are proven true. Abernathy was to take the stand at the afternoon session of court, starting at 1:15. At 2:30 the court took a recess. Just preceding that, the court stated that "unless it can be shown that Abernathy was not legally hired he is entitled to decision in this case." The court also reiterated his statement of the morning in stronger terms when he said that if one-tenth of the allegations against this man are true it is the duty of the board of trustees to bring charges against him for legal discharge and no court in the land would fail to do that. When the defense attempted to show Abernathy did not enforce discipline, the court stated "we are not trying that case now." Abernathy was on the stand this afternoon and three times made the grammatical mistake of saying "I done that" and once said "I seen to it." It is one of the claims of the defense that Abernathy is ungrammatical. Trustee Wm. Chambers, called to the stand late this afternoon, testi- COOP. ASSN. DEBATES NUMBER OF POOLS How any pools shall there be This was the chief question discussed by Anaheim Coop. Orange Ass'n stockholders at the annual business meeting yesterday afternoon. Some wanted just one large pool and some wanted two and some three. It was decided to leave the matter with directors and the managers. The Ass'n has about 80,219 trees not including navels and lemons. An organization meeting will be held by the new board of directors the first Monday in February. BELGIAN RANCHER OUT ON $300 BAIL Camille Ghales, Belgian rancher near Cypress, was arraigned late yesterday at Santa Ana before Justice Cox on a charge of assault preferred by his neighbor, C. E. Gorthy, who claims Ghales badly beat him up. Ghales was released on $300 bond. COSTS $100 TO PRINT BONDS City council last night awarded the contract for printing the $100,000 park bond issue to the W. P. Jeffreys Co., of Los Angeles, for $190. The contract was let subject to the approval of the California Co., buyers of the issue. HOLLYWOOD 40, ANAHEIM 10 Anaheim high basketballers were defeated at Hollywood Friday 49 to 10. The local team will play the Santa Ana Junior College team here at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, Coach Youngman announced today. MERCURY LAST NIGHT Minimum temperature last night as reported by Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n., was 33 at 3 a.m. ANAHEIM WARM PLACE IN ORANGE Anaheim again demon- advantage over other na- sections last night when she dropped to only 33 here beginning an ascent ther- other places smudge pots At Santa Ana the thermo ped to 27 at 7 a.m. bu there only a few minute damage was reported. Redlands and San Bernadort 27. Corona and Ported 29. At Escondido, bara and San Fernando therature did not fall below 3. MOTHER COLONY SEEKING QUART A committee composed Nebelung, A. C. Pearson a er has been appointed by Colony club to dicker with sell over rental of his hall- ner of Center and Clement club quarters, since the le- pired on the present club on the fourth floor of the V tel building. Pressell made a rental pa- space at the south side o for offices. HEALTH CENTER PARK SITE, PL A room was being clea- city council quarters o end floor of the Masonic- for an office for the new Miss Emma Durgan, of B reports for duty Saturday. City Manager Steward day when the Dickel park chased one of the residue may be utilized for a health Warehouse Space — Ph Dr. C. S. OToole, Ph Surgeon, Phone, Residence fice ORANGE County Plain Deer LEADING NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, January 11, 1921 MYSTERIOUS THIEF RANSACKS WITMAN HOME ON NO. L. A. ST. Entrance Gained by Cutting Glass in Door Opening from Semi-Enclosed Court in Rear. A mysterious robber, or robbers, gained entrance to the A. Witman home on No. Los Angeles-st yesterday afternoon and after ransacking the house, departed with only a $100 diamond ring, ignoring money and other valuables which were handled or were in plain sight. Mrs. Witman left the house, coming down town, about 3 p.m. The robbery was discovered on her return at 5 p.m. She believes her departure was noted. Entrance was gained by the breaking of the plate glass in a door opening on the semi-enclosed court in the rear. Apparently a glass-cutter had been used to cut a semi-circle about eight inches across and the opening affected by punching the glass inward. Glass was found strewn into the room for eight feet. Thru the opening, the door-knob was turned from the inside. Drawers were thoroly clawed over as if the culprit were looking for something in particular. A bill-book was taken from the inside pocket of a coat belonging to Mr. Witman's son, Fred. 600 ACRES SIGNED UP LAST NIGHT IN STANTON DISTRICT Committee Named to Take Up Matter of Framing Lease With Atty-H. C. Head, of Santa Ana. Six hundred acres for an individual or community lease which will be decided upon later was signed up last night at the second oil meeting called at the Stanton city hall by the Franz Realty Co., of Anaheim, last night. A committee was appointed to take up the matter of framing a lease with Attorney H. C. Head of Santa Ana and have him formulate two leases, one a community lease and the other an individual lease which will be discussed at another meeting at Stanton hall to be called later. R. W. Edens, of Fullerton, representing seven oil companies, stated unless he could get action at last night's meeting he would abandon the proposition. It was following this statement that the 600 acres were signed up. Mr. Edens, who was one of the chief promoters of the Huntington Beach fields, has a 600-acre lease in that vicinity and has several wells or derricks. He also has a lease at Garden Grove which is being held up by the absence of two-of-the-property owners who are visiting in the east, and a lease in the vicinity of Buena Park on which he hopes to start operations within 90 days. The geologist has not yet decided on whose property the well in the Buena Park district will be put down. MOVIE VAMP FACES JAIL FOR SPEEDING Bebe Daniels, movie vamp, was arrested late yesterday for speeding on the highway south of Santa Ana, by Motorcycle Officer Vernon Myers. While the complaint does not state the speed, it was reported today the vamp was travelling 50 miles an hour, which would make her the first woman called before Justice Cox of Santa Ana for going over 50 miles an hour. Cox's famous speed schedule is $10 for excess of 35 miles an hour, $15 over 40, $20 from 40 to 45, and ten days in jail for more than 50. Whether Bebe can vamp the judge when she is arraigned Jan. 10 and escape a jail penalty remains to be seen. CITY WILL REVAMP WATER RATES, NOW HELD BELOW COST City Manager Steward Submits Two Schedules for Change in Rates Depending on Electric Cost. The city is operating its water department at considerable loss, City Manager Steward told council last night in a written report outlining two suggested schedules for increased rates depending on whether the state railroad commission lops off the 27 pet surcharge on electric energy granted the So. Cal. Edison Co. and which expires Jan. 20. If the entire 27 pet surcharge is dropped, then it is likely there will not be much change in rates, although the present client may result in year and man an active payer. Apparently a glass-cutter had been used to cut a semi-circle about eight inches across and the opening affected by punching the glass inward. Glass was found strewn into the room for eight feet. Thru the opening, the door-knob was turned from the inside. Drawers were thoroly clawed over as if the culprit were looking for something in particular. A bill-book was taken from the inside pocket of a coat belonging to Mr. Witman's son, Fred. The papers were pawed over but currency in the book was ignored. A box containing a double handful of money—nickels, dimes, quarters, etc., was moved but not molested. Some money on a shelf from which other things were moved was not taken. A Colt's automatic hanging beside Mr. Witman's bed, was not touched and a diamond stick pin, the only jewel in the center of a pin-cushion in plain sight, was left. The Witmans are at a loss to account for the mysterious actions of the visitor. RILEY URGES BIG ORANGE SHOW HERE In his annual report to the C. of C. last night at the White Temple, Harry D. Riley, president, suggested the holding of an annual valencia Orange show in Anaheim. "Our principal source of wealth is the Valencia orange," he pointed out. "It comes into maturity so much later than the dates of the Orange show at San Bernardino that we can not show our product or compete for prizes. Anaheim is so located that it would be comparatively easy to equip a very fine show here. Nearly every city of So. Cal. specializes on some such festival and here is an opportunity for us to build up an annual event that should be a means of much advertising and profit, besides making the Valencia orange household necessity in due time in every American home. For the first year or two this undertaking would do well to build up slowly but this year is not too early to make a start." ANAHEIM WARMEST PLACE IN ORANGE CO. Anaheim again demonstrated its advantage over other nearby citrus sections last night when the mercury dropped to only 33 here at 3 a.m., beginning an ascent then, while in other places smudge pots were going. Drawers were thoroly clawed over as if the culprit were looking for something in particular. A bill-book was taken from the inside pocket of a coat belonging to Mr. Witman's son, Fred. The papers were pawed over but currency in the book was ignored. A box containing a double handful of money—nickels, dimes, quarters, etc., was moved but not molested. Some money on a shelf from which other things were moved was not taken. A Colt's automatic hanging beside Mr. Witman's bed, was not touched and a diamond stick pin, the only jewel in the center of a pin-cushion in plain sight, was left. The Witmans are at a loss to account for the mysterious actions of the visitor. RILEY URGES BIG ORANGE SHOW HERE In his annual report to the C. of C. last night at the White Temple, Harry D. Riley, president, suggested the holding of an annual valencia Orange show in Anaheim. "Our principal source of wealth is the Valencia orange," he pointed out. "It comes into maturity so much later than the dates of the Orange show at San Bernardino that we can not show our product or compete for prizes. Anaheim is so located that it would be comparatively easy to equip a very fine show here. Nearly every city of So. Cal. specializes on some such festival and here is an opportunity for us to build up an annual event that should be a means of much advertising and profit, besides making the Valencia orange household necessity in due time in every American home. For the first year or two this undertaking would do well to build up slowly but this year is not too early to make a start." ANNUAL ELECTION OF BANK DIRECTORS Annual stockholders meetings were held this morning at the Anaheim National and this afternoon at the First National, the American Savings and the Golden State National. The annual meeting of the So. County bank will be the last Friday in January. Schedules for Change in Rates Depending on Electric Cost. The city is operating its water department at considerable loss. City Manager Steward told council last night in a written report outlining two suggested schedules for increased rates depending on whether the state railroad commission lops off the 27 pet surcharge on electric energy granted the So. Cal. Edison Co. and which expires Jan. 20. If the entire 27 pet surcharge is dropped, then it is likely there will not be much change in rates, altho the present allowance of 1000 cubic feet of water for a dollar may be curtailed somewhat. It is now estimated that one-third the electric energy the city buys from the Edison company is used to operate the power plant. Since the heavy surcharge was tacked on the cost of operation has been exceeding the income very considerably. The council decided one thing last night and that was to change the policy on installation charges, when Steward stated that the city was not now charging but $10 for installation of a service that cost about $25 and then gave this amount back in water which it was selling at a loss. A meter now costs nearly $10 and with concrete box, pipe, fittings and labor for installation the total averages $25 for a three-fourths or five-eighths service. Steward estimated it took two men half a day to make the installation. On the larger services the cost runs up to $100 and over. "It isn't as it used to be when we only made a few installations a year — we made 16 in 1918 —," declared City Power Supt. Hannum. "Last week we installed 222 meters which means a loss of several thousands to the city. The council agreement last night apparently was to continue to charge at least $10 for a "small service installation," and retain the fee, it being understood that the meter and concrete box continue to be the property of the city, and be charged to increased capital investment in water system. On the larger services actual cost of installation will be charged. The city manager presented a table of comparative costs of water in various So. Cal. cities and showing Anaheim's rates compared favorably with the lowest. OPERATION FATAL TO MINNESOTA TOURIST Following an operation for a rupture of the appendix, performed at the county hospital-Sunday night, Oscar Oltman, 25, of Welcome, Minn., passed away yesterday afternoon. He came to California in November, intending to remain during the winter months. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been following that occupation in Anaheim. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oltman. The re-scheduled for change in electric cost. The city is operating its water department at considerable loss. City Manager Steward told council last night in a written report outlining two suggested schedules for increased rates depending on whether the state railroad commission lops off the 27 pet surcharge on electric energy granted the So. Cal. Edison Co. and which expires Jan. 20. If the entire 27 pet surcharge is dropped, then it is likely there will not be much change in rates, altho the present allowance of 1000 cubic feet of water for a dollar may be curtailed somewhat. It is now estimated that one-third the electric energy the city buys from the Edison company is used to operate the power plant. Since the heavy surcharge was tacked on the cost of operation has been exceeding the income very considerably. The council decided one thing last night and that was to change the policy on installation charges, when Steward stated that the city was not now charging but $10 for installation of a service that cost about $25 and then gave this amount back in water which it was selling at a loss. A meter now costs nearly $10 and with concrete box, pipe, fittings and labor for installation the total averages $25 for a three-fourths or five-eighths service. Steward estimated it took two men half a day to make the installation. On the larger services actual cost of installation will be charged. The city manager presented a table of comparative costs of water in various So. Cal. cities and showing Anaheim's rates compared favorably with the lowest. OPERATION FATAL TO MINNESOTA TOURIST Following an operation for a rupture of the appendix, performed at the county hospital-Sunday night, Oscar Oltman, 25, of Welcome, Minn., passed away yesterday afternoon. He came to California in November, intending to remain during the winter months. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been following that occupation in Anaheim. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oltman. The re-scheduled for change in electric cost. The city is operating its water department at considerable loss. City Manager Steward told council last night in a written report outlining two suggested schedules for increased rates depending on whether the state railroad commission lops off the 27 pet surcharge on electric energy granted the So. Cal. Edison Co. and which expires Jan. 20. If the entire 27 pet surcharge is dropped, then it is likely there will not be much change in rates, altho the present allowance of 1000 cubic feet of water for a dollar may be curtailed somewhat. It is now estimated that one-third the electric energy the city buys from the Edison company is used to operate the power plant. Since the heavy surcharge was tacked on the cost of operation has been exceeding the income very considerably. The council decided one thing last night and that was to change the policy on installation charges, when Steward stated that the city was not now charging but $10 for installation of a service that cost about $25 and then gave this amount back in water which it was selling at a loss. A meter now costs nearly $10 and with concrete box, pipe, fittings and labor for installation the total averages $25 for a three-fourths or five-eighths service. Steward estimated it took two men half a day to make the installation. On the larger services actual cost of installation will be charged. The city manager presented a table of comparative costs of water in various So. Cal. cities and showing Anaheim's rates compared favorably with the lowest. OPERATION FATAL TO MINNESOTA TOURIST Following an operation for a rupture of the appendix, performed at the county hospital-Sunday night, Oscar Oltman, 25, of Welcome, Minn., passed away yesterday afternoon. He came to California in November, intending to remain during the winter months. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been following that occupation in Anaheim. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oltman. The re-scheduled for change in electric cost. The city is operating its water department at considerable loss. City Manager Steward told council last night in a written report outlining two suggested schedules for increased rates depending on whether the state railroad commission lops off the 27 pet surcharge on electric energy granted the So. Cal. Edison Co. and which expires Jan. 20. If the entire 27 pet surcharge is dropped, then it is likely there will not be much change in rates, altho the present allowance of 1000 cubic feet of water for a dollar may be curtailed somewhat. It is now estimated that one-third the electric energy the city buys from the Edison company is used to operate the power plant. Since the heavy surcharge was tacked on the cost of operation has been exceeding the income very considerably. The council decided one thing last night and that was to change the policy on installation charges, when Steward stated that the city was not now charging but $10 for installation of a service that cost about $25 and then gave this amount back in water which it was selling at a loss. A meter now costs nearly $10 and with concrete box, pipe, fittings and labor for installation the total averages $25 for a three-fourths or five-eighths service. Steward estimated it took two men half a day to make the installation. On the larger services actual cost of installation will be charged. The city manager presented a table of comparative costs of water in various So. Cal. cities and showing Anaheim's rates compared favorably with the lowest. OPERATION FATAL TO MINNESOTA TOURIST Following an operation for a rupture of the appendix, performed at the county hospital-Sunday night, Oscar Oltman, 25, of Welcome, Minn., passed away yesterday afternoon. He came to California in November, intending to remain duringthe winter months.Hewas a carpenter by trade,and had been following that occupationin Anaheim. He is survived by his parents,Mr.Mr.Fraser explains diversified chronicle:He stet fact thatoffis situatedin an average ocalledand bination opinionthatwouldbe grethe presentground floorUnion telegraphofSo.Califroomwouldpleinwhoseinformationitsmany advailMr.Fraserpapersfortherestatededmorethanityinpublictrythe pastHisreportyearlyrevenuethotmore$88 ANNUAL ELECTION OF BANK DIRECTORS Annual stockholders meetings were held this morning at the Anaheim National and this afternoon at the First National, the American Savings and the Golden State National. The annual meeting of the So. County bank will be the last Friday in January. The same officers were reelected at the Anaheim National bank, and a second vice president was added. The officers elected are as follows: W. A. Dolan, president; J. W. Duckworth, first vice president; John A. Wents, second vice president; A. B. McCord, cashier; R. L. Phegley, assistant cashier. Directors are: W. A. Dolan, J. W. Duckworth, John H. Wents, A. B. McCord, F. C. Rimpau, J. J. Dwyer, B. Fisher, G. M. Simpson, and D. Jessurun. Mr. Jessurun and Mr. Duckworth are in Hawaii at present. It was stated at the Golden State bank that the present officers would probably be elected: They are Adolph Thomas, president; Louis Denni, vice president; Fred Koesel, vice president; E. E. Smith, cashier and secretary; E. M. Everett, assistant cashier. Directors are Adolph Thomas, Louis Denni, Fred Koesel, C. F. Grim, F. A. Bonynge, William Stark and E. E. Smith. FORMER FULLERTON WOMAN SUCCUMBS Dr. A. C. Foy, of Anaheim, has received word of the death of his niece, Mrs. Leah Ellmore, 28 at 2:50 p.m. Monday at Tulsa, Okla. She is a daughter of G. J. Foy and sister of Mrs. A. B. Corona, of Fullerton. The husband, Alva Ellmore, will leave Tulsa with the remains Wednesday, arriving in Fullerton Friday evening. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The deceased was a former resident of Fullerton. Anaheim Post No. 72, American Legion Dance every Friday. Presell's Hall, Anaheim. MINNESOTA TOURIST Following an operation for a rupture of the appendix, performed at the county hospital-Sunday night, Oscar Oltman, 25, of Welcome, Minn., passed away yesterday afternoon. He came to California in November, intending to remain during the winter months. He was a carpenter by trade, and had been following that occupation in Anaheim. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oltman. The remains are at the parlor of Backs & Terry, and will be shipped to his former home for burial. COUNCIL APPROVES RE-APPRAISAL PLAN City council last night approved the suggestion of City Assessor Merriitt that a competent contractor be retained for about a month to make an appraisal of all buildings in Anaheim. The plan is to equalize assessments on all construction between appraisals made on buildings built several years ago when construction costs were low and those constructed at the recent high prices. It was pointed out that assessments should not be based entirely on recent high costs-of-construction, but take into account that prices of materials have dropped somewhat. The council will pay from $8 to $10 per day for a competent man to make such appraisals. Merritt's request to council for such assistance was backed up last night by County Assessor Sleeper who agreed to make new maps showing every building in the city and send a deputy around with the contractor to take down his figures. Sleeper said he hoped such re-appraisals could be made of the entire county as he thought such would easily add $1,000,000 valuation. The city bases tax assessments on 50 pct of the cash sale value of buildings while the county bases it upon one-third. B LEAGUE BOWLS TONIGHT Evans' Colts meet Graham's Cubs and Varner's Bearcats meet Efker's Tigers in the B league bowling tonight. A Want Ad In: The Plain Dealer This Paper Believes in the People and Desires Nothing Better Than Their Continued Confidence. TWENTY-FOURTH YEAR 200 ATTEND BANQUET AND ANNUAL C. OF C. MEETING Results of Brief Six Months Since Organization Affected and Plans for Future Outlined. Marking the closing of a year of progress, activity and a great increase in membership, fully 200 including members and wives, gathered at the annual banquet and meeting of the Anaheim C. of C. in the dining rooms of the White Temple last evening. Following the bountiful and delicious dinner served by the ladies of the church, Harry D. Riley, president, and a dynamic power in the body, spoke briefly regarding the things that had been accomplished in a brief period of six months. Definite administrative work of the present Chamber did not commence until Aug. 1., at which time there was a membership of 40, stated Mr. Riley. This number has been steadily increased until at the present time there is a roll of nearly 200. Mr. Riley explained that the burden of the work in the past had fallen upon the shoulders of the directors and he urged that members should reverse this condition this year and make it their duty to take an active part in the activities of the RESULTS OF C. OF C. ELECTION MONDAY The annual election of the Anaheim C. of C. was held yesterday resulting in the following directors being named: H. H. Benjamin, Leonard Evans, Harry D. Riley, R. C. Berger, Geo. Prince, Chas, Eygabroad, A. W. Reeves, Wm. Jackson, J. E. Stroup. A tie vote exists between Jackson and Stroup for the ninth director. The question as to which of these two men will fill this position will be decided by lot. FARM BUREAU DRIVE FOR MEMBERS OPEN Committees All Primed for Campaign Starting Wednesday. Seeking to double its membership with 2000 as the goal, the Orange-go Farm Bureau canvassing committees are all primed for the big campaign, which starts in all parts of the country tomorrow. Application blanks have been sent to the workers at each local center; instructions have been mailed out, and everything is ready for the start. Already more than two dozen farmers have forwarded their applications, accompanied by the $5 Committees All Primed for Campaign Starting Wednesday. Seeking to double its membership with 2000 as the goal, the Orange-co Farm Bureau canvassing committees are all primed for the big campaign, which starts in all parts of the country tomorrow. Application blanks have been sent to the workers at each local center, instructions have been mailed out, and everything is ready for the start. Already more than two dozen farmers have forwarded their applications, accompanied by the $5 year fee to the Farm Bureau headquarters at 508 No. Main-st, Santa Ana, and everything points to the successful consummation of the campaign, according to H. H. Woodrough, membership director. "From the expressions I hear in all parts of the county, the ranchers fully realize how necessary it is for them to have a real organization through which they can express their needs, and it is naturally gratifying that so many are turning toward the Farm Bureau as the logical organization for them to support," said Woodrough today. "It must be conceded by all that the principle of co-operation on which this organization is founded is the only feasible plan of operation, promising as it does to help both the producer and the consumer. "The loyal support of the present membership has been very gratifying, and I know they cannot but feel that the time and energy which they have given is being amply justified. The cause is good, the machinery is already in working order, and I cannot feel otherwise than elated over the prospects of a splendid year of achievement for the county, state and National Farm Bureau. "All I ask now is that the committee get on the job promptly tomorrow, that all others who can help with the canvass do so by reporting to their local chairman, and that as soon as the campaign is completed, that the reports be forwarded promptly to the central office at Santa Ana." Following are the campaign chairmen for the various Farm Centers and some of those who will assist them with the canvass: Cypress—S. H. Bowman, chairman and six assistants. Yorba Linda—Frank Day, chairman; W. H. Holloway, M. B. Davidson, F. A. Quigley, Murray Horne. Buena Park—C. E. Ritter, chairman; J. A. Warlanmont, C. E. Cole, Dr. J. R. Scofield. La Harba—W. L. York, chairman; committee of eight. Fullerton—Mr. Edw. Land and L. P. Drake, Chairman; four teams will be in the field. Anaheim—C. M. Hollingshead, chairman; Geo. Rebman, J. Carroll, W. H. Rockwell, P. H. Krick, B. L. Chandler, J. H. Hile, S. S. Collins, J. J. Dwyer, C. W. Martin, P. C. Curtis, J. B. Eaton. Garden Grove—J. A. Knapp, chairman, with 12 assistants. BUY IT IN ANAHEIM KEYNOTE ADDRESS "Buy It In Anaheim!" This was the key note of the principal address given at the annual banquet and meeting of the Anaheim C. of C. at the White Temple last evening by E. B. Camp, prominent Anaheim orange grower and at one time head of a commercial organization in Montana that was noted thruout the country for its aggressive methods. Mr. Camp stated that the value of patronizing the home merchants cannot be over-estimated; that the dollars spent in local channels return with interest, while those spent in foreign cities deplete the deposits of the local banks and soldom return. Coming as it does at this time when a Los Angeles evening daily is being forced into the homes of Anaheim people with the intention of diverting the cream of the business from this territory into the stores of Los Angeles, this advice received the stamp of approval from all members who were striving for the best interests of Anaheim. Along these lines Mr. Camp stated that he had helped build such a wonderful organization in the Montana city that he came to Anaheim somewhat egotistical, but that he soon found out that men in this city were just as big thinkers as he and his associates and that they were accomplishing big things here as well as in other cities. BUILDING PERMITS Cyrus Stull, garage, 12x20, on Bust-st, between Broadway and Santa Ana-st, cost $150. Arthur A. Kemper, residence 30x 34, on W. Broadway between West and Citron-sts, cost $5000. If it's from Witman's—it's Good. Dance at Olinda Thursday.