oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-02

BUSY NEW YEAR IS O OPTIMISM IS KEY - NOTE OF VIEWS More Home Building, More Buying Than in 1923 Predicted Anaheimers are typical optimists, and Nineteen Twenty-Four, the still in his "swaddling clothes," bids fair in their opinion to compare well with Nineteen Twenty-Three, in preperity and progress. "Judging by the past few months," said Manager C. B. Price of one of the local Solig stores, "1924 gives promise of being a great deal better than 1923 has proved from a business standpoint. New oil fields opening up will mean better business for us. I am very well satisfied with the outlook for this year." Leclie Wilson of Bever & Wilton, leading contractors, while qualifying his enthusiasm said: Push Back City Limits, Says Stewart "We've got to have a city of 20,000 people to show prospective buyers," says James E. Stewart, local realtor. We would have that number in a short time if we took in these outlying districts." Stewart favors city limits marked by the Garden Grove road, Ball road, Orangethorpe avenue and Placentia avenue. In time he favors Katella road in place of Ball road as the southern boundary of Anaheim. OFFICE OPENED BY REALTY BOARD The multiple listing system goes into effect with the Anaheim Realty Board today. The board has rented and furnished an office in the Commercial building. The new office assistant, Miss Pfaff, is on the job. The Anaheim Realty Board adopted this system of handling listings in a co-operative manner after a thorough investigation of the system as in use by the Southwest Realty Board of Los Angeles. This board has used the multiple listing system for over three years, and in that time their membership has grown from only a few members to over 175 active members. In October last, this board sold a fraction over 32 percent of all the listings taken in Juvenile Home, Hall Records, Jail Complied This Year. SANTA ANA, Jan. 2. — pletion of a building program will add approximately half a million dollars valuation to new ange county property hold which are already above the million-dollar mark, today shown to be one of the four steps 1924 has in store. With plans just filed and ad by the board of supervior for the new county jail, the of the three chief building jects that 1924 will see as plished was definitely launched. Dids on the jail contract be opened January 22, it was dided, so that actual work or structure is expected to be commence during February, ba "Judging by the past few months," said Manager C.B. Price of one of the local Solig stores, "1924 gives promise of being a great deal better than 1923 has proved from a business standpoint. New oil fields opening up will mean better business for us. I am very well satisfied with the outlook for this year." Leslie Wilson of Bever & Wilson, leading contractors, while qualifying his enthusiasm, said: "The home building in 1924 is going to be more extensive than in 1923. There is every indication of this. Tourists are coming in, and there are many people moving here from other places where the climate is not so favorable. "We have twenty-two different houses, apartments etc., that we rent, and all are full." William Falkenstein, prominent merchant, was full of hope for this new year. He said: "We are looking forward to the biggest year we ever had. Trade journals all point to a steady increase of business all along the line. Factories are all busy, and the carry-over of goods will be very small. There seems to be no letup in the building in Southern California, as I noticed by visiting several towns in the last few weeks, which are all showing much progress." Speaking for Sebastian Bros. J.P. Sebastian observed: "We have read articles in some of the trade journals and find writers with pessimistic views and others extremely optimistic over the outlook for greater business the coming year." "Just what we think of the outlook for the coming year cannot be made clearer than by pointing out the fact that we have seen fit to lease a larger store room, which will provide us with nearly double the space of the room we now occupy. We are laying plans for the biggest advertising campaign in our history." "What's around the corner? Nothing more than this. Money is a little tighter now—that is right at the present time—but money is fairly plentiful. The employment situation promises to be good and increased oil development is promised to start shortly. We understand the development budget of the Great Oil Concerns is to be much increased over any year of the past, especially in the vicinity we are mostly interested in." But there is nothing in particular to warrant a merchant in overbuying or overexpanding. There is the presidential election ahead, which, while it does not mean a great national disturbance, usually means a slight suppression. In other words, we are opti- The Anaheim Realty Board adopted this system of handling listings in a co-operative manner after a thorough investigation of the system as in use by the Southwest Realty Board of Los Angeles. This board has used the multiple listing system for over three years, and in that time their membership has grown from only a few members to over 175 active members. In October last, this board sold a fraction over 32 percent of all the listings taken in that month. This is a wonderful record, and sets a high mark for our board at which to shoot. The Anaheim Realty Board starts the new year with a membership of over 40 active members. Think what this means to seller or purchaser of real estate. Every one of these members is operating under a rigid code of ethics, which binds him morally and financially to a square deal for his client. The members are the representative realtors of Anaheim. They are established, and many are large property holders in this city. The multiple listing system is not compulsory with the members of the Anaheim Realty Board. They may go into it only to the degree which they find convenient. They may continue to take listings on their own forms, and retain them for their personal files. But any property listed on multiple listing blanks must first be personally inspected and approved by the realtor who takes the listing as-being a good buy, and worth what is asked for it. If he approves of the property, an exclusive listing in triplicate for not less than 40 days is signed by the owner, who receives a copy of the listing. One copy is retained by the listing broker, and the original is sent into the central office not later than 36 hours after the signing. The central office makes duplicates of this listing, which are sent out to all members of the board the next day. These cards give full data, price, terms, etc., of the property listed. If the property is sold by an office other than the one where the listings has taken, the commission is divided as specified in the by-law. The owner of the property is represented throughout the transaction by the realtor to whom he gave the listing. In this way, the owner is not dealing with one with whom he is not acquainted, but with his own broker, on whom he knows he may rely. On the other hand, think what this system means to the prospective purchaser of real estate. Every broker in the board has before him the combined multiple listings of over 25 representative offices in Anaheim. Under this system, the board puts great stress on the listing of only those properties which are "good buys," and to keep the listings up to The change county property hold which are already above the million-dollar mark, today shown to be one of the four steps 1924 has in store. With plans just filed and added by the board of supervise for the new county jail, these of the three chief building jects that 1924 will see are plished was definitely launched. Bids on the jail contract be opened January 22, it was dided, so that actual work on structure is expected to be menced during February, but unforeseen delays, and the bastile may be ready for a pancy by September, it is lieved. Of the other two major buildings, one, she $200,000 has records, designed by Mr. P Benchley of Fullerton, is not the final stage of construction and may be completed by the end of February. The other, she city's new juvenile home, is erected at a cost of approximately $44,000, may be finished early summer. Work on her building started a few days ago is being pushed rapidly by tractor R.C.McMillan. Conor Frank Hudson is in charge of the work on the hall of records. The new jail, according plans, will be one of the five and most efficient structures its kind in the state. Its floors, including a half-basement will embody the latest idea jail design. The building will practice double the capacity of the ent jail, which has long been grown. The present jail was to house approximately 125 oners. Its capacity extended 182; at present overtaxed the presence of nearly 170 oners. The new jail will accommodate 250 prisoners with crowding. The jail will be located on Sycamore st., opposite our house and hall of records, its being at present partly occupied by the sheriff's office. The lift's quarters will be included in the new building. The hall of records, likely will relieve an acute condition congestion in the county office It will be occupied by the one of county recorder, treasurer collector, auditor, district attorney, suit of highways, department 3 of the superior court possibly other offices. Adeo quarters will be provided for tenants, who are rejoicing at prospect of early release from "tight squeeze" they have forced to endure in the pre-crowded courthouse. This relief will be shared by the remaining tenants of courthouse, who will absorb quarters vacated by the ones mentioned. The county clerk We understand the development budget of the Great Oil Concerns is to be much increased over any year of the past, especially in the vicinity we are mostly interested in. "But there is nothing in particular to warrant a merchant in overbuying or overexpanding. There is the presidential election ahead, which, while it does not mean a great national disturbance, usually means a slight suppression. "In other words, we are optimistic to the extent that we will say—Business for 1924 promises to be excellent—for the man who goes after it." O. H. Kenner, former president of the Chamber of Commerce, and manager of the S Q R Store, emphasizes the need of new industries for Anaheim. "Fundamentally conditions are good. Judging from our trade journals, there is no great deal of unemployment. Some few of our oil workers have moved to other towns and there has been less of a demand for working clothing. "What we should strive for this year is more industries with steady payrolls. The towns around us are doing that, and it behooves Anaheim to wake up. "The trade journals say that a number of industries are establishing branch factories on the coast. Anaheim is ideally located for this sort of thing, and we must get after them." H. E. W. Barnes of the Stroup-Barnes Furniture Co., believes that the material backing of Anaheim's prosperity is in good condition. He said: "With the vast amount of people coming into Southern California, and Anaheim known as it is, we are bound to get our share. "The oil industry is certainly coming back. "And our oranges, with conditions in Florida and elsewhere in California as they are, are going to command good prices. "The walnut men made lots of money this year, didn't they? "Certain people have been saying for the past 12 years: 'It can't go on. The stream of newcomers is bound to lessen.'" On the other hand, think what this system means to the prospective purchaser of real estate. Every broker in the board has before him the combined multiple listings of over 25 representative offices in Anaheim. Under this system, the board puts great stress on the listing of only those properties which are "good buys," and to keep the listings up to that standard, the board charges a fee to the broker for every listing taken on the multiple listing blanks. These listings are exclusive, and a prospective purchaser can rest assured that the property, as shown, can be delivered to him at the price and terms specified. There is also an added protection to the purchaser or seller of real estate in that every listing is on permanent record at the central office of the reality board, and there can be no misunderstanding on the price, terms, or conditions, as the details are written out in full on each listing. In adopting this system, the Anaheim Realty Board has taken a step that places it in the front ranks of progressive boards of the state; and we are satisfied that the handling of listings in this way will react benevolently, not only to the realtors themselves, but to Anaheim, and this vicinity as a whole. COAL CORPORATION IS INSOLVENT EAST ST. LOUIS, IL., Jan. 2. The Eastern-Southern Gem Coal Corp., a $5,000,000 corporation operating six mines in southern Illinois, was put into the hands of a receiver today by U. S. Dist. Judge English on petition of eight creditors. "Our trade journals figure that 1924 will be a bigger year than 1923. I know goods in our line are getting harder to get all the time. "There seems to be lots of money in the banks. Bank clearings are good, aren't they?" REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING R IS CERTAIN, DECLARE LEAD NEW COUNTY BUILDINGS ON WAY Tenile Home, Hall of Records, Jail Completed This Year WILL EXPEND $447,000 IN 1624 So. Cal. Edison Co. to Improve Facilities In County W. L. Deimling, district manger for the So. Calif. Edison Co. has just returned from Los Angles, where he attended the anual meeting of his company. He was accompanied by; J. F. Reyer, district superintendent; George Drysdale, asst. district manager; Berry McPhee and Dave Todd, assistant district superintendents; George Gilmore, local agent, Orange; Clarence Hield, local agent, Huntington Beach; Carl Trumpy, local agent, Newport; O. H. Umbraham and Willard Nelson, chief clerks; C. J. Hogg, security salesman, and C. L. Reagan, greater service representative. Mr. Deimling stated that the Work on Hospital Cottages Started Work on the two new cottages at the Orange county hospital started this week, and must be completed within 85 days, according to the contract. Indigents will occupy one of the buildings, and Dr. I. J. Lopizich, assistant physician, the other. Employees will use the cottage Lopizich now occupies. The latter are scattered among several cottages, and for the time being no dormitory for them will be put up, according to Dr. Harry E. Zalser, superintendent. The number of patients in the hospital, subject to fluctuations from day to day, range from 90 to 95, and there are now 110 beds, leaving a margin of only 15 beds say in case of emergency. WILDCATTING AIDS REALTORS, CLAIM The prospect of oil development in Northern Orange-co is aiding Anaheim realtors, says James E. Stewart, vice president of the Anaheim Realty Board. "There is no question that wildcattling around Anaheim is stimulating activity in ranch lands, particularly south and west of the city," said Stewart. "I've had several people come in here who wanted to buy or ex- HERREN W VISIT CA BOARDS National Ass'n. Secretary to Tour S Barbour, Also William E. Herren, fieltary of the National A Real Estate Boards, will vcalifornia this winter, probJanuary, and call upon member boards of the N Ass'n in California. This statement is given the California Real Estaties offices by Secretary G Willman, who has been an Executive Manager Herb son of the National organsion to arrange for Mr. Herrenerary in this state. According to present plasident Henry F. Barbour, State Ass'n will spend thoof January completing b REALTORS, CLAIM The prospect of oil development in Northern Orange-co is aiding Anaheim realtors, says James E. Stewart, vice president of the Anaheim Realty Board. There is no question that wildcatters around Anaheim is stimulating activity in ranch lands, particularly south and west of the city," said Stewart. I've had several people come in here who wanted to buy or exchange. "I had a man out all afternoon. He's going to buy some land near each derrick." There is also a good demand for groves. I positively have four cash buyers at the present time, each with $20,000 to $40,000, who are in the market. These prospects are all outside people, here to locate permanently. I'm going to take people out this afternoon. I show groves all day long. "We are going to have a busy winter. It certainly does look awfully good." Field Secretary Horner formerly president of the Ass'n of Real Estate Boards is one of the oldest speak real estate board and ass'n his visit to California will big event in the history of realtors, and will result creasing greatly the interest in the national work in the flung Western state. SHOOTS WIFE, SISTER LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2. (Spl.)—Dr. Charles O. Petty, physician and surgeon, who has had an office in the Kraemer building for more than two years, expects to move to Fullerton to the new Chapman building where he will occupy rooms 301 and 302. He expects to move Monday after office hours, that the New Year may find him in his new quarters. Whine Dr. Petty is settled in his new office he will be on call by phone day and night. This will be a great convenience to his many patients and in this way he can give a more ready response to calls in Placentia than when his office was here. Dr. Petty has many patients here who regret to see him move to Fullerton, but his close proximity will make it possible to care for them just the same. The move will not in any way affect his services to his patients. Calls will be the same as when his office was here. Dr. Petty gave Placentia property a close scrutiny and several times tried to negotiate with property owners in an endeavor to locate here but through one cause or another was unsuccessful. And in moving to Fullerton he does not wish his friends to feel that he is not just as much interested in the welfare of Placentia. Charabelle Solesbee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Solesbee, is suffering from a fracture of two bones this winter, prompting January, and calling upon member boards of the Ass'n in California. This statement is given the California Real Estate offices by Secretary G. Willman, who has been an Executive Manager Herb son of the National organization to arrange for Mr. Herrera nery in this state. According to present plasident Henry P. Barbour State Ass'n will spend the of January completing his southern reality boards, glimming about Jan. 27, will northward into central Northern California for weeks' trip. He is therefore ning to have the national tary with him as his guest ever possible for the state national meetings to be held together. Field Secretary Horner formerly president of the Ass'n of Real Estate Boards is one of the oldest speak real estate board and ass'n his visit to California will big event in the history of realtors, and will result creasing greatly the inter the national work in the flung Western state. NO ARRESTS YET FOR BURGLARIES No arrests had been made today for the series of burglaries Sunday night, although it is understood a suspicious character has been "covered." Police have been furnished with a list of the articles taken from the home of M. B. Tomblin on Elm street, as follows: one ladies' gold watch, one gentleman's gold watch, real heavy; platinum wedding ring set with three diamonds, one baby ring with three sets, one carton of cigarettes. Fice will expand into the adjoining rooms vacated by the auditor and treasurer. The county assessor will add the vacated territory of the recorder to his domain. Similar expansion is contemplated elsewhere throut the building. VOYAGE OF THE ILL-FATED DIXMUDE VOYAGE OF THE ILL-FATED DIXMUDE dotted line indicates the route taken by the French dirigible, Dixmude, according to messages from the huge liner and then from reports after its whereabouts and fate became a mystery. The trip from the hangar at Touton to Insalah on the Sahara desert was made without incident. Storms drove it eastward on the return journey and after it reached northern Tunis all track of it was lost. Reports indicated its possible flight toward Tripoli, however. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wallace, their son Asher Wallace, wished spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Edwards, entertained Mr. and Mrs. Edwardson and Mr. and Mr. Kennedy and son Bill at Sunday. The Christmas party at M. Dewling home included Mrs. Rae Laidlaw, of Tonon, B.C., who arrived her day to visit Mrs. Laidlaw's. This is Mrs. Laidlaw visit here since her marriage years ago. Mr. Laidlaw was a former resident here. Guests were Mrs. Annie Paillon of Los Angeles, Mr. and Arthur Chapman of Los A.Mrs. A.H.Paul,Mrs.S.Mrs. and daughter,Ruth on Beach. Mrs.R.W.Howerton daughter,Ruth and niece Nancy,and Mrs.J.F.spent Thursday at Mt.William,Mr.and Mrs.J.C.Tuffee's mother,Mr.Loe,are spending a few San Diego. Mr.and Mrs.Louis N.Los Angeles spent SundayMr.and Mrs.H.C.Foss. Mr.and Mrs.Lewis Edwards family spent Christmas Mrs.Edwardson's family in Beach. Mrs.Anna Lemke was the mer of the beautiful $35 dollar away at Toyland. Eunice Marie Smith, died of Mr. and Mrs.C.P.SMITH proud possessor of the bob doll that stood in A.J.Rotton window. Betty White daughter and Mrs.Richard White winner of the prize doll at E.Haiber Rexall Store.The made a nice gift for about girls about town.The dolls handsome,ranging in price about $2.25 to $15.Others were Lila Christensen raine Oueyrel,Dorothy S Helen Mondotte,Emma O Clair,Galaspy,Madeline M Rosabelle Kraemer,Violet Kathleen Storey,Velma De Wilma McPadden,Lacundan ell and Jean Mogridge. BUILDING THE LEADING ANAHEIMERS HERREN WILL VISIT CAL. BOARDS National Ass'n. Field Secretary to Tour State; Barbour, Also William E. Herren, field secretary of the National Ass'n. of real Estate Boards, will visit California this winter, probably in January, and call upon the 55 member boards of the National Ass'n in California. This statement is given out at the California Real Estate Ass'n offices by Secretary Glenn D. Willman, who has been asked by executive Manager Herb U. Nelson of the National organization to arrange for Mr. Herren's itinerary in this state. According to present plans President Henry P. Barbour of the state Ass'n will spend the month completing his visits To Deny Licenses To 1000 Brokers State Real Estate Commissioner Edwin T. Keiser announces that more than 1000 brokers would be denied 1924 licenses for various reasons such as disonest practice, misrepresentation, and failure to conform to the sign law. "Every broker must obey the law. I have no option but to enforce it," the commissioner said. DIVORCE PETITION DAILY IN COUNTY The year 1923 brought Orange co a new kind of record—that of "a divorce a day," according to figures obtained today from the office of County Clerk J. M. Backs, where all such actions are filed. During the year up to the close of business Saturday, a total of 298 divorce, annulment and separate maintenance cases had been filed. Today's filings, it was believed, might add one or two more bringing the complete total to an even 300. Deducting Sundays and the eleven other legal holidays of 1923 from the court calendar, it was shown that there were 302 days upon which cases might be filed. Thus the average of one case for each day of the year was HUNDRED TO ATTEND MEET Committee of 13 to Report at State Ass'n. Gathering The quarterly meeting of the board of directors of the California Real Estate Ass'n will be held Saturday, next, at the Hotel Bilmore, Los Angeles. Announcement to this effect was mailed to all the directors upon instructions from President Henry P. Barbour. About 100 directors of the association will attend. A luncheon will be served at 12:15. Matters to come before the board at this time relate largely to the business of the association, and a report will be received by the directors from the special membership committee of 13, Fred E. Reed of Oakland, This committee will meet at According to present plans President Henry P. Barbour of the State Ass'n will spend the month of January completing his visits to southern realty boards, and beginning about Jan. 27, will swing northward into central and northern California for a two weeks' trip. He is therefore planning to have the national secretary with him as his guest whenever possible for the state and national meetings to be held together. Field Secretary Herren was formerly president of the Iowa Ass'n of Real Estate Boards. He one of the ablest speakers on real estate board and ass'n work. His visit to California will be a big event in the history of thealtors, and will result in increasing greatly the interest in the national work in this fargoing Western state. SHOOTS WIFE, SELF LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2—One man was instantly killed and another was fatally injured today in Belvedere, bringing the traffic toll for 24 hours to five dead, several probably fatally injured and half dozen others hurt. Gilbert Laughlin was the man killed in the Belvedere accident. Fred R. Lee will probably die from injuries received in the same accident, it was stated at the general hospital where he wasken. According to deputy sheriffs, the spot where the accident occurred is regarded as a death trap for autos, as the road endsruptly in a ditch. Others injured in accidents included an aged unidentified woman of Huntington Park, J. L. Lawson, Henry Bailey and Sam Demente. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wallace have their son Asher Wallace, who is a student at Santa Clara University, pending the holidays with them. He arrived on Friday a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Edwardsoo entertained Mr. and Mrs. Lars T. Edwardson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Edwardson and son Bill at dinner on Sunday. The Christmas party at the F., Dowling home included Mr. and Mrs. Rae Laidlaw, of Prince- enn, B.C., who arrived here Monday to visit Mrs. Laidlaw's parents. This is Mrs. Laidlaw's first where all such actions are filed. During the year up to the close of business Saturday, a total of 298 divorce, annulment and separate maintenance cases had been filed. Today's filings, it was believed, might add one or two more bringing the complete total to an even 300. Deduct Sundays and the eleven other legal holidays of 1923 from the court calendar, it was shown that there were 202 days upon which cases might be filed. Thus the average of one case for each day of the year was virtually maintained. In 1921 the divorces filed totalled 187 and in 1922 they enumerated 212. In 1923 the divorce complaints numbered 281, with 11 annulment suits and 6 suits for separate maintenance filed. County Clerk J. M. Backe polled out that the marriage rate was also increasing rapidly. Both the divorce and marriage increases, he said, were the natural results of such a rapid population growth as Orange county Las enjoyed during 1923. BILLY MISKE DIES ST. PAUL, Jan. 2—Messages of condolence and sympathy from all over the United States are piling up at the home of Billy Miske here today, where a wife and three children mourn the death of a husband and father, who was one of the gamest and most popular of fighters, although he never held a title. Tex Rickard and Jack Dempsey were among the hundreds of luminaries in the world of sport to send messages to the family of the heavyweight, who yesterday lost a three-year fight with Bright's disease. Miske died at St. Mary's hospital, Minneapolis, after being unconscious for several days, with his wife and Jack Reddy, his manager, at his bedside. FIGURES IN GRAVE ROBBING CASE ARE AWAITING TRIAL BREA NEWS BREA, Jan. 2 (Special)—The community Xmas tree in the Red Lantern theater was a great success, given by the K. of P.s. The program was well rendered. A Punch and Judy show for the children was enjoyed by all, and the sketch at the close was enjoyed. A song and recitation by Mrs. Clegg and Edward Olmstead were some of the attractions. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Slosson and two small children left for their home Wednesday morning, after making several months' visit with the latter's parents, C. S. Taylor and family. They will stop over in El Paso, Tex., to visit his mother and family, and then to Omaha, Neb., their home. Mr. Slosson is head clerk of the 7th division, U.S. army. Mr. and Mrs. Ilingsworth, formerly of Brea, now living in Fullerton, entertained friends Christmas day with a big dinner. The Charles Moseley family, F.K. Dorothy Anderson, "The Sunshine Girl" and Edward J. Sailstad. Dorothy Anderson, former "Sunshine Girl" of a cabaret, and Edward J. Sailstad, Wisconsin phonograph manufacturer, are easier in soul now. They are back in Wisconsin to "face the music" after being in custody in Napa, California, after a three and a half year chase. They have confessed to having exhumed a body from a Wisconsin grave, burning it in a summer cottage after having left evidence calculated to leave the impression that it was Sailstad's body. Sailstad's wife collected his insurance and remarried. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wallace have their son Asher Wallace, who is a student at Santa Clara University, spending the holidays with them. He arrived on Friday a week ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Edwardnoa entertained Mr. and Mrs. Lars T. Edwardson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kennedy and son Bill at dinner on Sunday. The Christmas party at the F. Dewling home included Mr. and Mrs. Rae Laidlaw of Prince-ton, B.C., who arrived here Monday to visit Mrs. Laidlaw's parents. This is Mrs. Laidlaw's first visit here since her marriage two years ago. Mr. Laidlaw was also former resident here. Other guests were Mrs. Annie Paul and son of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman of Los Angeles, Mrs. A. H. Paul, Mrs. S. M. Rogers and daughter, Ruth of Long Beach. Mrs. R. W. Howerton and daughter, Ruth and niece, Miss Nancy, and Mrs. J. F. Prather spent Thursday at Mt. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Tuffree and Mrs. Tuffree's mother, Mrs.Kate Moore, are spending a few days in San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nally of Los Angeles spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.H.C.Foss. Mr. and Mrs.Lewis Edwardson and family spent Christmas with Ms.Edwardson's family in Long Beach. Mrs.Anna Lemke was the winner of the beautiful $35 doll given away at Toyland. Eunice Marie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.C.P.Smith is the proud possessor of the beautiful doll that stood in A.J.Robinson's window. Betty White daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Richard White was the winner of the prize doll at the C.Haiber Rowall Store. The dolls made a nice gift for about 15 girls about town. The dolls were handmade, ranging in price from about $2.25 to $15. Other winners were Lila Christensen, Larine Quevrel, Dorothy Schelseide,elen Mondotte, Emma O'Hoenen, Ann Galaspy, Madeline Newnes, Josabelle Kraemer, Violet Lucy, Jonathan Storey, Velma De Baery, Wilma McPadden, Lucunda Mitchfield and Jean Mogridge. PROMOTE BURNHAM WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Secretary of War Weeks today recommended to President Coolidge the promotion of Col.Wm.P.Burnham of Scranton, Pa., to the rank of brigadier-general. Colonel Burnham is commanding officer of the Presidio of San Francisco,