oc-plain-dealer 1922-01-17

GIRL WINS SILVER MEDAL IN CONTEST GARDEN GROVE, Jan. 17.—Miss Minnie Garr won the silver medal in the oratory contest held in the M. E. Church last Wednesday evening. The remaining contestants were: Mable Jones, Emma Lenhardt, Alen Wisner, Lawrence Mansperger, Lyle Notely, and Homer Ames, all of whom recited in a creditable manner. Violin and piano numbers were well rendered by Misses Cynthia and Katherine Kirven and Misses Erma and Mary Lee. Miss Irene Jacques gave a vocal role and a song. "Some Glad Day," was given by four L. T. L. girls—Aguila Wheeler, Lucile Conway, Frances Hammontree and Lettie Harper. Miss Margaret J. Bilz, national lecturer for the W. C. T. U. gave an interesting and profitable address urging the audience to more active effort for law enforcement and to put more energy in the education of the rising generation. Miss Bilz also spoke in the schools Wednesday morning and to the ladies in the afternoon at the Free Methodist church. She organized an L. T. L. in the Seventh-day Adventist school with the teacher, Miss Ward, as leader. A good attendance was out to the regular monthly meeting of the Garden Grove C. of C. last Monday evening. The library situation was discussed and P. C. Thompson and R. B. Richey were appointed on the committee to take up the matter with the P. T. A. and the Women's Civic club to see what arrangements can be made for the location of the library. M. B. Allen was appointed as a delegate to attend the Pasadena Water Conservation meeting to be held Jan. 16 at Pasadena. The C. of C. extended a vote of thanks to the trustees of the Garden Grove River Protection district for their prompt and efficient work on the levy during the recent storms. A committee composed of G. R. Reyburn, J. M. Woodworth and J. T. Watson were appointed to call on the Edison company and see if there is sufficient money to add several lights in the town hall. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE SCOTT VS. HOFFMAN Editor of the Plain Dealer: The article you published in last Saturday's Plain Dealer anent the case of Scott vs. Hoffman, was somewhat incorrect. I hesitated about offering any correction, or a statement of the true facts, but in justice to my client and myself, I feel that the true facts should be given. Mr. Scott, a real estate broker, brought suit in justice court, before Judge Howard, against Mr. Hoffman, claiming a commission of $275 for selling Hoffman's property on a writing or memorandum signed by Hoffman, which is as follows: "5-10 J.C. Hoffman Restaurant and Bakery, Price $600 cash. Will pay 5 per cent com. Exclusive for 30 days. Tak stock.-J.C. Hoffman." This writing was made with lead pencil on a little card, all in the handwriting of Mr. Scott, except the signature at the end. Mr. Scott never sold the property or found a purchaser able and willing to buy Mr. Hoffman himself sold his property on June 7th, 1921. When Mr.__Scott brought suit, I advised Mr. Hoffman that the memorandum was not sufficient writing to authorize Mr. Scott or anybody else to sell his property, or to recover a commission, and besides that, it was incumbent upon a real estate broker, in order to recover a commission, to find a purchaser able and willing to buy within the time limited, unless it was stipulated and agreed in writing that he (the owner) would pay the commission whether the property was sold by the agent or the owner. Justice Howard decided in favor of the plaintiff and defendant appealed, Judge West likewise decided in favor of the plaintiff, and took occasion to give a rap at defendant and his council by saying that he should have saved the expense of an appeal, and the plaintiff was clearly entitled to judgment. I showed a copy of that memorandum in the town hall. REORGANIZATION The reorganizationive branch of the ermentation, which is Washington, may ing of four cabintwo, and the crea net post—a net dinet portfolio—It tain that the wa mentions will be con- tion in the strong army make it pra branches of natio der control of one is proposed also to ments of commere The Department GIVE TOWARD FEEDING RUSSIA'S STARVING Anahelmers, in responding to the appeal for help for the starving children of the famine-scourged regions of Russia, have several sources of satisfaction in this good work. In the first place, the money they give does not go out of this community. It is expended right here with a home industry, for the purchase of flour. In the second place, all who contribute have every assurance that what they give actually goes to starving Russian children and is not diverted or squandered. The fact that the Friends Service Committee has charge of the distribution of the food supplies donated is absolute guarantee not only of the most scrupulous honesty and care in the distribution, but still as well. Children literally by millions are famishing in Russia. They are innocent, helpless, little ones. They have had nothing to do with politics in Russia. They know nothing of sovietism. They are just children—God's creatures, like American children; children with appetites, who suffer when hungry, just as American children do. They are suffering unto death, with no food—perishing in multitudes. Here in Anahelm, surrounded by abundance, the impulse should be strong to give liberally to save these children. Donations of money, to be converted into flour, may be left at the chamber of Commerce or at any bank in Anahelm. Witman, eyesight specialist. Justice Howard decided in favor of the plaintiff and defendant appealed. Judge West likewise decided in favor of the plaintiff, and took occasion to give a rap at defendant and his council by saying that he should have saved the expense of an appeal, and the plaintiff was clearly entitled to judgment. I showed a copy of that memorandum to three lawyers before the trial, and all of them laughed at the idea that any Judge would hold it to be a sufficient memorandum. I shall show it to others, and I am sure that their opinion will be the same. The reader will note the following points: Mr. Scott's name does not appear in the memorandum. There is no authorization to anybody to do anything, whether sell, lease, exchange or burn. The property is not described in a way that a person can locate it—it does not say where it is. Superior Court, for the purpose of impeaching the testimony of Hoffman, Judge Howard stated that Hoffman testified in Justice Court that he had agreed to pay Scott a commission whether he sold the property or not. Mr. Hoffman denied that he so testified. I stated that I did not remember hearing Hoffman so testify, but believed he testified to the very contrary. (I know that Mr. Hoffman, when I read the complaint to him, and later, scoffed at the allegation that he agreed to pay Scott a commission whether he sold the property or not. At no time did he admit to me that he so agreed). I did not then, nor do I now, wish it understood that I doubt the honesty or veracity of Justice Howard. But the trial in Justice Court was had in June or July, and the testimony was oral, and a lot of the testimony was given and objections made; and it is an easy matter to forget. I know that sometimes a witness, in the heat of rapid questioning by an attorney, with a long question having many clauses therein, will lose sight of some important clause therein and answer the way the lawyer wants him to answer, because all the other clauses are all right, and he forgets that an objectionable one was not included therein. This may have happened in the Hoffman trial. Justice Howard's statement makes me doubt my own memory in the matter. But I do know this: outside of the trial, Mr. Hoffman always denied and with emphasis, that he promised a commission to Mr. Scott whether he sold or not. Property owners who contemplate selling, real estate men, and lawyers will be interested in this peculiar case—peculiar from the contents of the memorandum which was held a sufficient authorization. Yours truly, J. U. HEMMI MANY LIVES ARE SAVED BY Where are you going to spend your auto-painting dollars? Are you going to spend them injudiciously—are you going to exchange them for less than their value? You will avoid all of these dangers by letting us paint your car. "We're proud of our work" WILLETS BROS. Cor. S. Los Angeles and Elm Sts. Phone 664 ALMOST CHOKED LAST NIGHT with gas around my heart. Couldn't breathe, many people say. No such choking or anxiety if you will take Baalmann's Gas-Tablets, which are prepared distinctly and especially for Stomach Gas, and particularly for all the bad effects from gas pressure against your most vital organ—your heart. The empty, gone, and guawing feeling at the pit of your stomach will disappear, that anxious nervous feeling, with heart palpitation, will vanish and you will once more be able to take a deep breath, so often prevented by Gas pressing against your heart and lungs. These unique Tablets are sold by Buck & Gibson and all reliable druggists. Be careful and insist on the genuine Baalmann's Gas-Tablets in a yellow package, price one dollar. J. Baalmann, Chemist, San Francisco. MANY LIVES ARE SAVED BY WIRELESS "S. O. S." Ability of the army transport, Crooke, to inform other vessels and the mainland of its condition by wireless, as it came toward an Atlantic gale, bearing 1000 American army service men returning from Germany, was another of the oft-given demonstrations of the value of wireless in saving lives endangered at sea. Before this ever-ready and ever-serviceable means of communication was invented, the vessel in distress had to take precarious chance of being sighted by some other ship passing along the highways of ocean travel. But then ships had to come close to the distressed vessel—close enough to hear her guns or to see her signal rockets—or the disabled ship would not be discovered and aided. But now, the ship in distress promptly flashes in every direction its wireless "S. O. S," and the message carries hundreds of miles, certain to find one or more vessels. Help is then forthcoming speedily. DIABETES CURABLE IN 70 PCT. CASES Modern methods of treating diabetes have made seventy percent of cases curable, and a still higher percentage would be possible if patients W.completely co-operated, Dr. Nelson W. Janney of Los Angeles told forty or fifty physicians of the country, present last night at the open meeting of the Johnston-Wickett clinic. "Modern Treatment of Diabetes" was the speaker's topic. Several physicians discussed points in the address at its conclusion. Lantern slides illustratoins were used. Dr. Janney for years was connected with Carnegie Institute, and was instrumental in organizing the Metabolic Institute at Santa Barbara. LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY CHOCOLATE AND CRACKERS MENU OF UNDERNOURISHED STUDENTS With relish, hundreds of undergraduates at the Massachusetts Institute of technology have accepted the repast provided daily by the Medical Department of the institute. The department finds that 40 pct. of the students are undernourished. It appears that the light luncheon does not prevent the diners from imbibing learning meanwhile. REORGANIZATION PLANS FOR THE CABINET Reorganization of the administrative branch of the United States government, which is being planned at Washington, may result in the merging of four cabinet positions into two, and the creation of a new cabinet post—a net decrease of one cabinet portfolio—It is practically certain that the war and navy departments will be consolidated. Instituturing of a naval holiday and big reduction in the strength of the standing army make it practicable to put all branches of national armament under control of one cabinet officer. It is proposed also to merge the departments of commerce and labor. The Department of Public Welfare SATURDAY SALES OF MAXWELL CARS "The new series of the Good Maxwell is coming in to its own!" says Mr. Lumsdon, of Turton & Lumsdon, local Maxwell dealers. As evidence of the fact we give a list of buys of the populah car, all of whom made their purchase last Saturday: LeRoy P. Berger, Maxwell Sedan; Harry T. Smith, of Fullerton, Maxwell touring; L. B. McGavryn, Anaheim, Maxwell touring; C. J. Rewett, La Habra, Maxwell touring. These classy cars are going fast and are maintaining their lead over all other cars in popularity. SECRETARY HOOVER MAY GO TO GENOA MEET Should the United States govern decide to accept the invitation to have representation at the international economic conference at Genoa, it is believed in Washington that President Harding will name Herbert C. Hoover, secretary of commerce, to head the American delegation. This conference is called for early in March. There is strong likelihood that the United States will be represented there, inasmuch as Europe gives signs of getting down actively and practically to helping itself out of its economic bogs. No better choice could be made for that great meeting, than Herbert C. Hoover. His knowledge and grasp of Washington, may result in the merging of four cabinet positions into two, and the creation of a new cabinet post—a net decrease of one cabinet portfolio—it is practically certain that the war and navy departments will be consolidated. Instituting a naval holiday and big reduction in the strength of the standing army make it practicable to put all branches of national armament under control of one cabinet officer. It is proposed also to merge the departments of commerce and labor. The Department of Public Welfare is the new cabinet post projected. Mr. Harding has strongly advocated the creating of this department and has high hopes of its usefulness. Reorganization, as proposed, would bring related activities together under the same department, thus simplifying operations which are now confused and complicated, in many instances. The reorganization also should be instrumental in effecting savings in administering departments and bureaus—and this phase Mr. Lumsdon, of Turton & Lumsdon, local Maxwell dealers. As evidence of the fact we give a list of buys of the populah car, all of whom made their purchase last Saturday: LeRoy P. Berger, Maxwell Sedan; Harry T. Smith, of Fullerton, Maxwell touring; L. B. McGavren, Anaheim, Maxwell touring; C. J. Rewett, La Habra, Maxwell touring. These classy cars are going fast and are maintaining their lead over all other cars in popularity. Canada punishes its criminals surely and severely. As a consequence it is less criminality than other countries of equal population. The Dominion does not permit technicalities to obstruct the rigid enforcement of law. Every note how much more interesting it is to hear an enthusiastic traveler tell of distant places and peoples, than to read about them? of it will be of interest to the tax-payers. Plain Dealer for Good Job Printing EACH AND EVERY ONE AND PARTICULARLY THOSE INTERESTED IN AUTOMOBILES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND The Formal Opening OF THE BEAUTIFUL, CONVENIENT EACH AND EVERY ONE AND PARTICULARLY THOSE INTERESTED IN AUTOMOBILES ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND The Formal Opening OF THE BEAUTIFUL, CONVENIENT NEW HOME OF THE BUICK IN NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY STARTING TUESDAY, JAN. 17 AT 1 AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE OF ESPECIAL INTEREST WILL BE Automobile Show FEATURING ALL BUICK MODELS IN BOTH FOURS AND SIXES EVERY DEPARTMENT IN THE NEW WILL ALSO BE OPEN FOR INSPECT ANAHEIM AUTO Wm. Goodrum Prop ANAHEIM_____FULLER When better automobiles are built, Bu G. & L. Lease G. & L. LEASE, Jan. 17.—(Spi.) Mr. James B. Butler died Thursday at the Fullerton hospital, death being caused by a rupture of the appendix. He leaves a wife and three little boys. Mr. and Mrs. Murry are entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wade and daughter of Kansas for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Andie White had as their guests for dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George Krause of Yorba Linda. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mayfield and Miss Nettle Water motored to Whittier Sunday and had dinner with Mrs. Mayfield's sister of that place. Miss Lucille Packard of Santa Ana spent Sunday with her friend Miss Ruth Clegg on this lease. Miss Laurel Davis of La Habra was a guest of Miss Avis Coffey Sunday. Mr. Floyd Coffey was home from San Pedro and spent the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. William Pope motored to Venice and spent the evening Tuesday evening. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Braton Philbrook who was taken to the Fullerton hospital with a bad cold on his lungs is improving rapidly and will be out in a few days. Mr. Cardie Clegg and bride who have been at his sister's, Mrs. William Pope for a week has returned to his home in Heber, Utah. Mr. Clegg was here on his wedding tour. Milton Varner who was taken to the Golden State hospital in Los Angeles is not much better and is suffering a good deal but we hope he will be better soon. Mr. and Mrs. Dilker motored to Huntington Beach Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richards and children motored to Pasadena to visit Mrs. Richard's grandparents the last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. John Bryan were ANNOUNCE NAMES OF 1922 GRAND JURY Announcement of the members of the 1922 grand jury was made today by Superior Judge R. Y. Williams. The custom is to announce the name immediately after the annual report of the previous grand jury is made public. The jurors are not sworn in until November. J. J. Dwyer is the only Anahelder. The names are: W. W. Halsworth of Santa Ana; C. E. Utt of Tustin; W. H. Flippen of El Modena; Charles P. Hell of Santa Ana; Mrs. Carrie E. Ford of Fullerton; Mrs. Ada C. Meadows, of Orange; J. J. Zielian of Santa Ana; R. C. Burkett of Orange; John C. Mitchell of Garden Grove; W.T. Newland of Huntington Beach P.C.Wedell of Santa Ana; A.J.McFadden of Irvine; Mrs.Francis R.Nelson of Santa Ana; Mrs.Ruby C.Tedford of Santa Ana; R.P.D.; W.D.Johnston of Westminster; Shelley Horton of Santa Ana; Mrs.Ella L.Spencer of Irvine; John G.Launer, of La Habra; J.P.Greeley, of Balboa; W.J.Lesher of Santa Ana Mrs.Frank Moore of Fullerton; Harry W.Lewis of Tustin; J.O.Forester, of San Juan Capistrano; W.S.Rose, of Santa Ana; J.J.Dwyer of Anaheim; C.L.McCumber of Buena Park; John Osterman of El Toro; Fred W.Struck of Olive and W.A.West of Garden Grove. GAUGE STOPS MOTOR A gauge to be attached to the oil reservoir of an automobile so as to visibly indicate the amount of lubricant on hand also stops the motor when the supply is nearly exhausted. 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