oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-21

NEWS OF FULLERTON CLAIM FULLERTON PADDED ATTENDANCE Is Covina part of Fullerton men's community bible classically speaking or not? An executive meeting of the Santa Ana Bible class tonight will try out. If not, then the Santa Ana class has a lead of 22 over its rival in an attendance contest which is being waged. The contest is between Santa Ana and Fullerton, not between Santa Ana and Fullerton and Covina, says Rev. F. T. Porter, pastor of the First Christian church. Santa Ana's lead for last Sunday alone would be 80. Delegations from various Santa Ana organizations helped boost Santa Ana's attendance on Sunday. The Elks' club, Odd Fellows, Masons, Modern Woodmen of the World, Boy Scouts, Register, high school and other bodies sent representatives. PATRIOTIC PROGRAM The Daughters of Veterans met yesterday in the Odd Fellows hall where, following a short business session, a patriotic program was given, honoring McKinley, Lincoln and Washington. Two comrades Mr. O. B. Knowlton and Dr. Haskin whose birthdays occurred this month were also honored, each being presented with a bouquet of red carnations. A social hour then followed during which refreshments were served. A number of visitors were expected but no account of the rain were unable to attend. MRS. WAGNER P. E. O. HOSTESS The P. E. O. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. Wagner. Preceding the business session a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Wagner intended to give an interesting account on interior decorating but was unable to complete her notes, so this will be the treat at the next meeting. A pleasant afternoon, was enjoyed however with sewing and conservation. AWARD COMMUNITY HOTEL CONTRACTS Bids for construction of the Fullerton community hotel were approved yesterday and the contract will be awarded at once. Construction will start shortly. The general contractor is J. F. Kobler, of Los Angeles, $118,365; iron and steel, Union Iron Works, Los Angeles, $5,155; plumbing and painting, John McFadden, Santa Ana, $21,450; electrical, Martin & Walker, Fullerton, $5,200. The heating and elevator awards were held up for the present. Koebler has agreed to take a block of the hotel stock in part payment for the contract. Work of raising money for the hotel is still progressing, and the Fullerton B. of T. and the Fullerton Kiwanis club are still in their contest. There are 15 teams from each canvassing. TEACHER TAKEN TO ARK. Miss Mary L. Brawley, domestic art teacher in the Fullerton high school for four years, who was recently operated on at the Fullerton hospital, left in a couch this morning over the Santa Fe for Lincoln Arkansas. Mrs. W. A. Ellis, her cousin, came in from Arkansas to take her back. They were accompanied by her nurse, Mrs. J. H. Daniel, formerly of the Fullerton hospital, who Miss Brawley recognizes as a most excellent attendant. Miss Brawley also has a great deal of gratitude for teachers of the Fullerton high school, who have shown her every kindness, bringing flowers and in other methods reminding her of their sympathy. NELSON KIWANIS SPEAKER The regular meeting of the Kiwanis club of Fullerton was held at noon today at the I. O. O. F. hall in Fullerton. A. P. Nelson, district attorney, spoke on "Citizenship." He urged HUNTINGTON PLANS ELLE That Huntington have an Elke' lodge came known when that a committee city had called upon secretary of Santa 794, seeking inform the initial steps in the new lodge. According to Se members of the co him that they believe possible to build u of fully 500 at Hu APPOINT WO TO ATTEN WASHINGTON, Republic of Peru ha of being the first country to announce the Pan-American Co men, which is to be MRS. WAGNER P. E. O. HOSTESS The P. E. O. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. Wagner. Preceding the business session a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Wagner intended to give an interesting account on interior decorating but was unable to complete her notes, so this will be the treat at the next meeting. A pleasant afternoon, was enjoyed however with sewing and conservation. SUE FOR BALANCE ON CAR C. C. and G. R. Jones of Fullerton have brot suit in superior court to recover the alleged balance on an unpaid bill for an automobile sold to Ray Camp on Oct. 27 for $1,258.51. Camp returned the machine to them on Nov. 30 over their protests, and they said, declined to continue payments. They sold the car at auction for $400, leaving a balance of $856.51, the amount for which plus $100 counsel fees they are suing Camp. D. OF V. PLAN ENTERTAINMENT Next Monday afternoon the Daughters of Veterans will give an entertainment in the Odd Fellows hall for the purpose of raising funds for the new home they are planning to erect in the near future in Sawdelle. The public is cordially invited to attend, and help the ladies out. ILLUSTRATED LECTURE Fullerton Woman's club will meet at 7:45 o'clock tonight at the Fullerton grammar school auditorium, and a patriotic program rendered, with the Ebell club and others as guests. An illustrated lecture will be given by C. A. Marcey of the grammar school on some of the important events in American history. There will be several musical numbers given by the grammar school glee club. BENTON INFANT BURIED The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Benton of Fullerton died this morning at the Fullerton hospital. Burial was this afternoon at 4 o'clock in Loma Vista cemetery, J. E. Seale, funeral director. NELSON KIWANIS SPEAKER The regular meeting of the Kiwanis club of Fullerton was held at noon today at the I. O. O. F. hall in Fullerton. A. P. Nelson, district attorney, spoke on "Citizenship." He urged loyalty to the constitution of the United States, warned against bolshevism and outlined his ideas of how to be a good citizen. The attendance prize was awarded Ben Dupuy, city engineer. OPPOSE TESTIMONY OF STATE'S WITNESS LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21.—Taking advantage of a previous ruling of the court, attorneys for Mrs. Madalynne C. Obenchain will oppose the admission of any testimony by C. S. Sumner, one of the state's most important witnesses, when Mrs. Obenchain's trial on the charge of murdering J. Helton Kennedy is resumed Thursday morning it became known today. was through the testimony of Summar that the state in the trial of Arthur C. Burch, co-defendant in the case, sought to picture Burch's frantle flight to the sea for the purpose of disposing of the shotgun with which he is alleged to have killed Kennedy at Mrs. Obenchain's behest. Summar testified that he saw Burch in a roadster type of automobile on a road near Santa Monica a few minutes after Kennedy was killed in Beverly Glen on the night of Aug. 5. REFUSE GOULD PETITION NEW YORK, Feb. 21. — Applicaion of Edith Kelly Gould for an order vacating the divorce decree given in Paris to Frank J. Gould has been refused by the State Supreme Court. California's Greatest Mid-winter Event TWELFTH NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW San Bernardino, California, February 17-27 Most Gorgeous Display of Citrus Fruits Ever Staged Anywhere—Elaborate Musical and Entertainment Programs Will Be Given Twice Daily, Wonderful Illuminations. Open Two Sundays and Washington's Birthday You Cannot afford to Miss this Greatest of Southern California Winter Attractions. hospital, who Miss Brawley recognizes as a most excellent attendant. Miss Brawley also has a great deal of gratitude for teachers of the Fullerton high school, who have shown her every kindness, bringing flowers and in other methods reminding her of their sympathy. APPOINT WO TO ATTENE WASHINGTON, N.P. Republic of Peru hails of being the first country to announce the Pan-American Convention, which is to be held in connection with the National Leagueers. The Peruvian cablegram to Washin is its official representative women's conference, Conroy, of Lima. HEARING IS BIG MAIL LOS ANGELES, P.C. Levis, 30, and T.J. 28, will be given a pledging March 4 before Long on charges of trucking $1,000,000 a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. arrested here last Fri 32nd street. Their $50,000. CHECK SMU WASHINGTON, P.R. are expected today if officers from Florida are being used to prying along the coast FULL BRIDGE Mr. and Mrs. Lew day at Corona visiting Mr. Kenneth Hall was a guest Sunday Mrs. Geo Clark. Enmanuel Smith Bank of Fullerton w is recovering. Mrs. W.A.Moor of Fullerton is st "Ilu." Mrs.Alnut has come to see her care of her. C.V.Moran of Fullerton was brot to the F yesterday afternoon balance, suffering f Mr. and Mrs.Herton are the pu twin boys who ma nance at the Fullerton morning. The infant of M Basia of Fullerton Funeral services w day morning from t parlors in Fullrton be in the Holy C ORANGE SHOW San Bernardino, California, February 17-27 Most Gorgeous Display of Citrus Fruits Ever Staged Anywhere—Elaborate Musical and Entertainment Programs Will Be Given Twice Daily. Wonderful Illuminations. Open Two Sundays and Washington’s Birthday You Cannot afford to Miss this Greatest of Southern California Winter Attractions. Pacific Electric Trains Run Direct to the Exposition Grounds. Paved auto roads from all parts of Southern California to San Bernardino and the Show Grounds. TONIGHT ONLY ANAHEIM B. P. O. ELKS NO. 1345 Present: “Purple Flashes” The Funniest Musical Farce Ever Written Tuesday, Feb. 21 Music, Pretty Girls, Comedians, in a barrage of harmony and beautiful costuming in MELODYLAND, FASHION REVUE THE KIDDIES’ FASHION PARADE FAIRYLAND THEATRE Admission $1.00 and $1.50 plus war tax POLICE FIRE STRIKERS; PAWTUCKET. A striker was killed persons wounded lice with riot gu crowd of textile the Jenckes Spine here. The riot Firing by police hit strikers followed fusal to disperse of the mill, despite Mayor Kenyon. L greeted his order were then ordered riot guns into the strikers still ref The order to fire a volley was put belpless strikers. Acts to Prevent Walkout of Coal Miners CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Announcement that he had taken a step in the direction of averting a nation-wide strike of coal miners was made here today by John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, as he entered into conference with the heads of railroad brotherhoods to present his "defensive alliance" proposal of resisting contemplated wage reductions. CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Plans for "stealing" congress from the old political parties at the spring primaries were made today by representatives of organized labor and farmers. A campaign by a coalition organization of these forces will be waged in every state. Socialists and other "liberals" will lend their support. CHICAGO, Feb. 21.—Call for a conference between miners and operators in Cleveland on March 2 to draw up a new wage scale was issued today by President John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America. Lewis, whose call amounts to an invitation to the mine owners, asked that a committee of two operators and two miners from each state in the central competitive field meet together to agree on a new contract. The miners, thus Lewis, issued the call for the conference when operators refused to treat with union representatives concerning a new contract to go into effect April 1. Operators also stated wages would be cut. Plans to have the railroad unions join the miners in their fight on wage cuts went forward rapidly. HUNTINGTON BEACH PLANS ELKS' LODGE That Huntington Beach may soon have an Elks' lodge of its own, became known when it was learned that a committee from the beach city had called upon W. W. Wasser, secretary of Santa Ana lodge No. 794, seeking information concerning the initial steps in the formation of the new lodge. According to Secretary Wasser, members of the committee assured him that they believed it would be possible to build up a membership of fully 500 at Huntington Beach. APPOINT WOMEN TO ATTEND PARLEY WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. — The Republic of Peru has the distinction of being the first South American country to announce its delegate to the Pan-American Conference of Women, which is to be held in Baltimore in connection with the convention. PLACENTIA WOMAN PAINFULLY HURT PLACENTIA, Feb. 21. — (Spl.) Mrs. Edythe Phillips was painfully injured Wednesday evening when struck by a Ford touring car driven by Walter Lucy. She suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of the right ankle and her back may be injured, it being impossible yet to tell the extent of her injuries. Her hands and scalp are badly bruised and scraped also. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were walking along Bradford-ave on their way to the Hawaiian concert when overtaken by young Lucy who did not see them until too late on account of their being in the shadow of the bright street light. He jerked the car to the left and it is presumed that the right fender struck Mrs. Phillips. The men put her immediately into the car and rushed to the home of Dr. Petty According to Secretary Wasser, members of the committee assured him that they believed it would be possible to build up a membership of fully 500 at Huntington Beach. APPOINT WOMEN TO ATTEND PARLEY WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. — The Republic of Peru has the distinction of being the first South American country to announce its delegate to the Pan-American Conference of Women, which is to be held in Baltimore in connection with the convention of the National League of Women Voters. The Peruvian government, in a cablegram to Washington, designated as its official representative in the women's conference, Miss Margarita Conroy, of Lima. HEARING IS SET IN BIG MAIL ROBBERY LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21. — Everett C. Lewis, 30, and his wife, Lillian, 28, will be given a preliminary hearing March 4 before U.S. Commissioner Long on charges of robbing a mail truck of $1,000,000 at Toledo, Ohio, a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were arrested here last Friday at 1046 P. 32nd street. Their bonds were set at $50,000. CHECK SMUGGLING WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. — Reports are expected today by prohibition officers from Florida, where airplanes are being used to prevent rum smuggling along the coast. FULLERTON BRIEFES Mr. and Mrs. Lew Ames spent Monday at Corona visiting friends. Mr. Kenneth Hansen of Oakland was a guest Sunday of Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Clark. Enanuel Smith of the Standard Bank of Fullerton who has been sick is recovering. Mrs. W. A. Moore, society woman of Fullerton, is stricken with the "flu." Mrs. Alnut of Los Angeles has come to see her and is taking care of her. C. V. Moran of Huntington Beach was brot to the Fullerton hospital yesterday afternoon in a Seale ambulance, suffering from the "flu." Mr. and Mrs. H. Benton of Fullerton are the proud parents of twin boys who made their appearance at the Fullerton hospital this morning. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. Basia of Fullerton died yesterday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from the Seale funeral parlors in Fulltron. Interment will be in the Holy Cross cemetery in A car belonging to Lloyd Shook of Yorba Linda and the Anaheim Provision Meat wagon collided at the intersection of Chapman and Placentiaves on Friday afternoon. The five year old son of Mrs. Shook was thrown through the windshield and badly cut and bruised. The three children of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hale of Olive-st are having quite a siege of whooping cough, little Vincent, having developed bronchial pneumonia. The twentieth anniversary of the organization of the Placentia Round Table club was celebrated on Wednesday evening at the club house with the members and their families all partaking of a wonderful dinner at 6:30. There were about 150 present. The dinner was planned by the directors and the decorations were acacia boughs and valentines. In compliment to the club's birthday each piece of pie was decorated with a red candle. Following the dinner the president, Mrs. John E. Scott gave a short but charming address of welcome and then called the different numbers on the program. The Dowling Trio, whose musical talent is well known, gave two selections, "Spring is Awakening" and "Schubert's Serenade," which were heartily enceded. Mrs. S. W. Tutton, one of the club members, accompanied by Mrs. George Dunsmoor of Anaheim, then very sweetly sang "Garden of Roses" and "I Hear a Thrush at Ee'en." The Round Table Times was then introduced, the setting being a busy newspaper office with all the usual equipment and the editor and assistants. Mrs. Lewis Edwardson was editor-in-chief and the staff as follows; matrimonial bureau, Mrs. F.M. Dowling; Fads and Fancies, written by Miss E.K.Cuff and presented by Mrs.Horace Lucy; Spice of Life, by Mrs.A.Pierotti; locals by Mrs.L.R.Morehous; advertisements, Mrs.Herbert Sullivan; sporting section, Mrs.Fred Cline; and Peggy in the Kitchen by Mrs.C.E.Fuller. The news was received over the phone and given out by the staff. The edition was pronounced one of the C. V. Moran of Huntington Beach was briot to the Fullerton hospital yesterday afternoon in a Seale ambulance, suffering from the "flu." Mr. and Mrs.. H. Benton of Fullerton are the proud parents of twin boys who made their appearance at the Fullerton hospital this morning. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. C. Basia of Fullerton died yesterday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning from the Seale funeral parlors in Fullerton. Interment will be in the Holy Cross cemetery in Anaheim. Mrs. L. A. Munger of Los Angeles is visiting with her son, Mrs. E. J. Munger and family. Mrs. M. E. Peters and son of Huntington Beach were visitors Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. Craig. Mrs. Sleverson spent Sunday in Huntington Beach. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Belton entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoppe of Pasadena and Mrs. Samson and daughter of Los Angeles. The Placentia Country club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Miss A. Johnston in Placentia. Mrs. G. E. Rascoe spent Sunday in Watts as the guest of her friend Miss Compton. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jordan spent Saturday at Los Angeles as the guests of the Misses Russell. On their return home they stopped at the Santa Fe Springs to see the burning well. POLICE FIRE UPON STRIKERS; 1 KILLED PAWTUCKET, R. L., Feb. 21. A striker was killed and several persons wounded today when police with riot guns fired into a crowd of textile workers near the Jenckes Spinning Co., mills here. The riot act was read. Firing by police into the mass of strikers followed the latter's refusal to disperse from the front of the mill, despite orders from Mayor Kenyon, Laughs and jeers greeted his order. The police were then ordered to aim their riot guns into the crowd, but the strikers still refused to move. The order to fire was given and a volley was poured into the belpless strikers. The news was received over the phone and given out by the staff. The edition was pronounced one of the best Round Table Times ever presented. Wm. Robinson of Fullerton then enthused his audience with his group of Scotch songs, "Roamin' in the Gloamin'," "It's Nice to Get Up in the Mornin'," "I Love a Lassie" and "Wee Dooch and Doris." Mr. Robinson shows rare talent in his singing of Scotch songs. Mrs. Adams was at the piano. This anniversary was one of the largest and best in the club's history and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Edwardson are confined to their home by an attack of flu. Mrs. Kenney, Mrs. Edwardson's mother is also down with it at her daughter's home. The Dickhout children are getting over the mumps. The Better Mothers' club had a valentine party on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lewis Edwardson. There were a large number present to participate in the games and pleasure prepared by the program committee. Mrs. Elvey was winner in the first contest and Mrs. J. E. Scott in the other. Delicious refreshments of hot chocolate, cheese wafers, heart-shaped cookies and drop cakes were served at the close of the games. All departed saying what a delightful afternoon they had passed. The next meeting will be at the club house on March 2nd. Lewis Edwardson is confined to his bed with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Warner spent Sunday in Brea. Mrs. Dale Russell is quite ill at her home. Dr. Petty pronounced it classical la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Barnhart entertained dinner guests on Sunday. Many thousands more Cleveland cars will be manufactured this year than last. Starting Today Hope Hampton IN “Stardust” Adapted From Fannie Hearst’s Famous Novel CALIFORNIA THEATRE Famous Novel CALIFORNIA THEATRE AUTOS COME TOGETHER There was a collision here yesterday when a Ford car driven by A. A. Mills, backed out from the curb, and was struck in the rear by a Ford driven by C. S. Wischart. One of the cars was slightly damaged. No one was hurt. There was also a collision on Garden Grove-rd yesterday afternoon, when a Pacific Coast Biscuit Co. truck of Los Angeles, and a Dodge truck driven by Joe Silvia of Brookhurst-road, smashed together. One of the cars was damaged. No one was hurt. OPEN LABOR MEETING There was a big open meeting of Orange-co union labor trades last night at the Labor Temple on No. Los Angeles-st. There was an attendance of about 150 persons, including delegations from all parts of Orange-co. R. W. Robinson, of Long Beach, representing the carpenters union, was present. W. C. Witthorne, editor of the Long Beach Labor News, was also present. Hart's Union Orchestra furnished the music. A. Mauer, of the general organ of the carpenters, gave an interesting talk. Refreshments were served. The picture that has won everyone’s heart MARY PICKFORD IN LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY from FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT'S famous story SCENARIO BY BERNARD McCONVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES ROSHER DIRECTION BY ALFRED E GREEN & JACK PICKFORD FAUNTLEROY from FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT'S famous story SCENARIO BY' BERNARD MCCONVILLE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLES ROSHER DIRECTION BY ALFRED E GREEN & JACK PICKFORD A child's heart in pawn A mother's heart in suspense A proud man's heart chastened all this and much more is to be found in this production in which Miss Pickford plays a dual role, that of, "Dearest" and "Lord Fauntleroy," her son—the most human, the most wonderful of all Pickford productions. Coming Tomorrow at FAIRYLAND Special Prices Matinee Daily