oc-plain-dealer 1924-12-31

WILL NOT TAKE UP FRENCH DEBT PARIS, Dec. 31—France's debt to America will not be discussed at the inter-allied financial conference in Paris in January but it will be taken up in Washington, Minister of Finance Clementel told American newspaper correspondents today. "I cannot tell you now just how it will be taken up in Washington," M. Clementel said in answer to a question by International News Service. Prohibition in America and its high protective tariff both were made elements of Clementel's discussion and both he said were handicapping France in paying off its debt to America. The big question now to be decided by both countries, Clementel declared, was just how the debt could be discharged. "Payments to America are a question of method and transfer," said the finance minister. "America must tell us how values are going to be transferred, especially with American prohibition and its high protective tariff shutting out such European products." The British government has fully agreed that France shall take up its American debt directly and independently with Washington," he added. Clementel said he did not see how his reports to the chamber of deputies had come to be misunderstood in America. He then reiterated his declaration that he had "never for a moment considered that France would repudiate its debts." LONDON, Dec. 31—Great Britain has not sent representatives to the United States to discuss inter-allied debts, the treasury department announced today. The Right Hon. Montague Collet Norman, governor of the Bank of England, and Sir Alan Garrett Anderson, a director of the same LA HABRA, LA HABRA, Dec. 31.—Among the many family groups to enjoy Christmas together perhaps none the happier than the party at the home of Mrs. Sadie Scott's home on the Scott road. This affair was also given in honor of one of the son's brides. Her son Roy was married a few weeks ago to Esther Medowell. The marriage was a quiet one, which took place at Riverside, the home of the bride, and so this event was a reception to the newly wedded pair as well as a Christmas dinner. They will make their home at the Scott ranch. Among those present to enjoy this day were, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Scott of La Habra, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Scott and sons of the Murphy Lease, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lempke and family of the Imperial valley, Mr. and Mrs. William Millhouse of East Whittier, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott, Clara and Millard and Mrs. Scott. The Misses Madaline and Catherine Barker are spending this week at Cabazon, where they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hart, former residents of La Habra. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Taylor entertained with a dinner party as their home Thursday. This was given as a farewell to Frank Young who left Friday for him in Alton, Mo. Covers were placed at the daintily arranged table for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Herman of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Hickman and daughter Mary Louise. Frank Young and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and daughter Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Proud entertained with a dinner party Thursday in honor of their new grandson, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Goodell who beat Santa only a few days. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Chandler, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Leuhm and children, Mr. and Mrs. Proud, and Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Proud of Los Angeles. HOW TO SOLVE The way to solve the squares of the diagram with company definitions, The pond with the numbers on It Any word defined in The gin at its number, shown on way across to the first blast That is, the word must begin tifying number, and extend uninterruptedly. Any word defined and white space that contains it far as the white spaces rem LONDON, Dec. 31—Great Britain has not sent representatives to the United States to discuss inter-allied debts, the treasury department announced today. The Right Hon. Montague Collet Norman, governor of the Bank of England, and Sir Alan Garrett Anderson, a director of the same bank are in America upon "purely banking business which has no connection with the government," it was stated. The statement of the British treasury followed upon the secret arrival of the two English bankers in New York late yesterday. Their names did not appear on the passenger list of the liner Caronia. Other steps taken to shield their identity led to a report that they had come to discuss inter-allied debts. That cynic who says there is no thrill in domestic life never saw anybody sit on the cat. It is correct to call marriage a custom rather than a habit, except at Hollywood. The Season's Greetings for a Happy and Prosperous New Year WEST END CAFETERIA 211 West Center St. EXPECT 327 BABIES SACRAMENTO, Dec. 31. If statistics do not lie, Doc Stork is due to leave 168 native sons and 159 native daughters in California homes New Year's Day. State Director of Vital Statistics L. E. Ross estimated today that the baby crop for the first day of the new year would number 327 with baby boys predominating. He based the estimate on the past year's averages. A Class Ad is best little salesman. VERTICAL 1. Papers. 9. Round up. 10. A note. 11. Greek letter. 12. Spider. HORIZONTAL 1. Far 2. As is 3. Preposition. 4. Spiritified horse 5. A change 6. Finish 7. Void 8. Strength SOLUTION OF YESTERDAY PUZZLE HOBBS REMANDE LONDON, Dec. 31. We Cooper Hobbs, elderly law alleged to have staged the mailing of Sir Hurri Singa, pealed to the high court today his release from jail on bail. The Tomlin refused Hobbs' He was again arraigned in Court. George Baldry, of the legal part of the Midland from which Chas Robinson secrecy of $625,000 of the money paid by Sir Hurri Singa testified that Hobbs told him Robinson was not the man whom Singa intended the mansal Baldry said the money meant for Montague Noel Neo who "discovered" the young man in a Park hotel room with Robinson. Therefore, Hobba told the b attorneys Robinson had not to the money. CALIFORNIA LEADING GROCER wishes you a Happy New Year! THE year 1924 has departed and it is our sincere wish that it has been a year in which your joys have far outweighed your sorrows. We deeply appreciate the many favors you have shown our Company and in the year of 1925, which we are just entering, it will be our greatest endeavor to more fully merit your friendship. MAY IT BE A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR YOU W. R. HELDON, President EDWARD DALE, Vice President EDWARD M. SELBY, Secretary W. E. DENT, Treasurer A. I. STEWART, Superintendent of Stores 256 STORES SAM SEELIG CO. "CASH IS KING" CALIFORNIA LEADING GROCER Your Cross Word Puzzle HOW TO SOLVE THE CROSS WORD PUZZLE The way to solve the Cross Word Puzzle is to fill in the white areas of the diagram with the words which agree with the accompanying definitions. The definitions are numbered to correspond with the numbers on the diagram. Any word defined in the text under "HORIZONTAL" will be at its number, shown on the diagram, and will extend all the across to the first black space to the right of that number. It is the word must begin in the square that contains its identifying number, and extend as far as the white squares continue interruptedly. Any word defined under "VERTICAL" will also begin in the space that contains its number, but will extend downward as far as the white spaces remain uninterruptedly. VERTICAL Papers. Round up. A note. Greek letter. Spider. HOW TO SOLVE PUZZLE The words start in the numbered squares and run either across or down. Only one letter is placed in each white square. If the proper combination of letters is used, they will form a crossword puzzle. G: & L: LEASE G. & L. LEASE, Dec. 31—Mr. and Mrs. George Wimer and son Gayne, and Miss Bessie Cleyall, of Long Beach spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Pope, and in the evening they were callers at the McElhany home. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hanmore of Rhea spent Christmas with their children Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hanmore. Mrs. Isaac Mayfield returned to her home late Thursday evening after spending three days with relatives at Downey. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rice, of Torrence spent Wednesday evening with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCoulaw. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lemley and children spent Christmas evening with Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Culp of Standard Lease. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Woodhead and son Ralph of Chino were dinner guests Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mayfield. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Mims entertained guests to a chicken dinner on Christmas Day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mims and Otho Mims, Jr., all of Los Angeles. Will Bouldine is spending the holidays with relatives in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hanmore entertained guests Sunday evening at their home, the affair being a joint birthday celebration for Mr. Hanmore and Mr. Charlie McBride. A midnight Juneeon was served to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Charles McBride of Huntington Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wimer and son George of Compton; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Quinn and baby of Anaheim, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McElhany and daughter Lois, Jack McGregor and the hostess Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hanmore. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. White and two children spend a week with Mr.'s parents, Mr. and Ms.Jaynes. Mr. C.W.Girvin was a gees visitor Monday. Mr. and Mrs.L.E.Ben family visited the Mississippi and Mary Berckhan at Los Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs.I.D.Ja family visited Mr. and I.D.Jaynes in Santa Anita evening. Mr. and Mrs.John Paired the theater at Fullerton day evening. Mr. and Mrs.Walter Pomona visited Mr. and I.D.Jaynes Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.L.Hudd VERTICAL Papers. Round up. A note. Greek letter. Spider. HORIZONTAL Far As is Preposition. Spirited horse A change Finish Void Strength BUTTON OF YESTERDAY'S PUZZLE CAPITAL O ALA OF OR K IN POT IDEA P I O E R L O S T D D C T W O O A RE COUNT HOBBS REMANDED LONDON, Dec. 31.—William Herbbs, elderly law clerk, died to save staged the blacking of Sir Hurri Singa, aped to the high court today for release from jail on bail. Just Tomlin refused Hobbs' plea was again arraigned in Bow-stit. George Baldry, of the legal deme of the Midland bank, which Chas. Robinson sought every of $625,000 of the hush he paid by Sir Hurri Singh, fled that Hobbs told him that Johnson was not the man for him Singh intended the money. Baldry said the money was for Montague Noel Newton, "discovered" the young prince Park hotel room with Mrs.inson. Therefore, Hobba told the bank's attorneys Robinson had no claim the money. HOW TO SOLVE PUZZLE The words start in the numbered squares and run either across or down. Only one letter is placed in each white square. If the proper combination of words are found each combination of letters in the white squares will form words. The key to the puzzle—the first word—is given in the drawing. Below are keys to the other words. Mr. and Mrs. Charles McBride of Huntington Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wimer and son George of Compton; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Quinn and baby of Anaheim, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McElhany and daughter Lois, Jack McGregor and the host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Hanmore. Mr. and Mrs. A. N. White and two children spent Saturday at Huntington Beach with relatives. Miss Ester Wade of Los Angeles is spending the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Wade. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bearden and family returned to their home in Imperial after spending the past week with friends and relatives in Belvedere, Whittier Downey and on this lease. Mrs. G. S. Hanmore is the proud owner of a new Easy Washing machine. Mrs. Glenn Quinn and baby of Anaheim were calling on friends of this lease Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wright of Anaheim, Miss Ella Jenkins of Orange, and Miss Artie Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McElhany. Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Messer spent Christmas with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lloyd of Fillmore. Jack McGregor and Al Larson were dinner guests Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Mitchell, of Anaheim. with relatives and friends in Brea. Lawrence Casner, who is working down in San Diego-co., is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Casner at 207 Madrona-ave. BREA NEWS BREA, Dec. 31.—(Spl.)—Mrs. Isabelle Kewish of So. Walnut-at, entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Holyoke and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Kewish and daughter of Huntington Park. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Vinson and family entertained with a turkey dinner on Christmas day at their home on So. Madrona-ave. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wooster and children Elsie, Elvina, George and Arthur of Pasadena, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Fiscus and children Miss Helen, William and Delbert, W. C. Vinson and... BREA, Dec. 31.—(Spl.)—Mrs. Isabelle Kewish of So. Walnut-st. entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Elizabeth Holyoke and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Kewish and daughter of Huntington Park. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Vinson and family entertained with a turkey dinner on Christmas day at their home on So. Madrona-ave. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wooster and children Elsie, Elvina, George and Arthur of Pasadena, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Fiscuus and children Miss Helen, William and Delbert, W. C. Vinson and Rev. H. Tratt. A surprise party was given Miss Florence Purdy Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. E. A. Gurley on West Ash-st. the occasion being her birthday anniversary. Those in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Herrick, Miss Peggy Flanigan, Bert Phegley, Oliver Schryer, William Craig, Mr. Roper and the host, hostess and honoree. Mrs. R. S. Hugs of the Union road east of Brea entertained with a Christmas party Saturday afternoon in honor of her Sunday school class of eight girls. Interesting games were played and delicious plum pudding was served also candy and nuts and a time was had by all. Mrs. J. R. Minor and sons R. and W. R. Minor and Mrs. L. M. Cumming and daughter enjoyed big turkey dinner in Monrovia Christmas day. Mrs. Isabella Kewish and Mr. and Mrs. Elza Bogart have just returned from a pleasant visit at Somis and Fillmore up in Ventura-co. They were visiting Mrs. J. C. ewish and family at Somis and Mrs. George Loyd at Fillmore. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Panning and family of So. Madrona-ave, entertained with a sumptuous turkey dinner on Christmas day. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Long of San Diego. Mrs. J. L. Bogart was a Los Angeles visitor Friday. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Teltaworth and children enjoyed a big turkey dinner with all the trimmings, with Mrs. O. W. Wright and family in Glendale. Mrs. C. C. Meyers and Mrs. Fred Woodward of So. Walnut-st., and Mrs. Harris of Anaheim enjoyed Wednesday in Long Beach. Miss Margaret Falkner of Los Angeles is spending this week BUENA PARK BUENA PARK, Dec. 31.—(spl) Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Hilgenfeld and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Calloway were chaperons to a group of the Christian Endeavorers last Saturday on a trip to Mount Baldy. Those enjoying the trip were Milfred Bacon, Fern Peters, Luril Middleton, Mabel Robison, Sadie Bruce, Leona, Evelyn and Frances Hilgenfeld, Emmaline Calloway, Mrs. Justin Spohn, Bert Spohn, James and Robert Bacon, Robert Jones, Sammie Horn, Melvin Hilgenfeld, Warden Lockwood. The young people report a fine time. Misses Helen and Bertha Page and Florence Warren attended a potluck dinner and meeting of the Girl's Friendly club at the Episcopal church hall in Fullerton Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Golland of Whittier were Sunday afternoon callers at the L. E. Berkey home. Mrs. F. H. Bezona, who has been sick for some time, died Saturday night at her home on Grand Avenue. The funeral was held this forenoon at Fullerton. Mrs. Bezona has lived in Buena Park for several years and while she has been an invalid most of the time has made many friends who join her husband in mourning her loss. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Weaver returned to Pasadena Sunday after spending a week with Mrs. Weaver's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D Jaynes. Mr. C. W. Girvin was a Los Angeles visitor Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Berkey and family visited the Misses Marjorie and Mary Berckhan at Long Beach Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Jaynes and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jaynes in Santa Ana Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Page attended the theater at Fullerton Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dassett of Pomona visited Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Willsey Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Huddleson and ANAHEIM ESCAPES INSURANCE BOOST Anaheim escapes the 50 per cent boost in residence burglary rates effective Jan. 1 in Los Angeles co., local insurance company representatives showed today. The rate here sticks at $22 per $1000, while in the adjoining county it goes to $33. This isn't true of insurance against burglary of banks, jewelers, fur stores, service stations and accessory dealers and of individuals held up, whose rates rise 200 to 400 per cent throut California. The 400 per cent is for full coverage with a blanket policy. The reason for the boost is explained by experts in the fact that California, particularly the Southland, has grown so fast that its police protection facilities would not keep pace. Another reason assigned is that Californians are an out-of-door folk, because of the mild climate, and leave their houses or places with nobody there more frequently than residents of other states, giving the burglar an excellent chance to do his work. The new schedules are fixed by the National Assn' of Casualty and Surety Underwriters. UNCLE WEDS NIECE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 31.-The marriage of an uncle and his niece in a mutual attempt to break the lonely monotony of life on a Nebraska farm with companionship Perry Kent, 21, and his young wife into the toils of the law in Los Angeles. Kent today was waiting to start a sentence of from 1 to 14 years in the state penitentiary for conviction on a statutory charge, and his niece, Glacys, is on probation for two years. Both pleaded guilty, but said neither of them felt a wrong had been committed. They married with the consent of relatives several years ago when the girl was 18, and have lived happily together, the couple four Judge Avery After leaving the Nebraska farm, the uncle and niece lived in different sections of the middle-west. MAGAZINE TELLS GROWTH OF SOUTH The Midwinter Number of the Los Angeles Times, out New Year's Day, is the most imposing and comprehensive yet issued by The Times. It is colorful and attractive, being illustrated in rotogravure, colors and half-tones, but its strongest feature is an enormous amount of information contained in authoritative articles, many of these written by men of high prominence in Southern California. Figures and statistics presented concerning the activities of the year 1924 comprise a striking commentary on the tremendous strides made by Southern California in the past 12 months. Among the contributors are bank officials, railroad executives, and other men prominent in commercial life. The articles are profusely illustrated with photographs and pictorial drawings by Charles H. Owens, pictorial map maker of national prominence. Pleasing indeed are the contributions by Rupert Hughes, Zane Grey and Edgar Rice Burroughs, all of whom are residents of Southern California; Mr. Hughes writes charmingly of "The Home of the Angels" as it impresses him. Mr. Grey tells of the desert and the seashore, while Mr. Burroughs writers authoritatively on horseback riding, a subject close to his heart. This Midwinter Number is the fortieth published by The Times; the fortieth mile-stone, as it were, of the progress of the Southwest In its own words, it contains more facts and information, because 1924 was the most eventful year in the community which it represents. Doubling of export trade, increase in population and valuation, a building record of $150,000,000 new highways, great flood control and water conservation projects, new public facilities and utilities, harbor improvements, increase in factory output to more than $1 Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Berkey and family visited the Misses Marjorie and Mary Berckhan at Long Beach Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Jaynes and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jaynes in Santa Ana Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Page attended the theater at Fullerton Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dassett of Pomona visited Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wilney Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Huddleson and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Huddleson and daughter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Huddleson of Fullerton Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Davis were visited by Mr. Davis' two sisters from Los Angeles Sunday. E. E. Thurman was a business visitor at Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Burt McMillen were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt Voorhees Thursday. Miss Mildred Johnson was home Saturday evening and attended the dance at the Masonic hall. Leemond Dooley, who stays with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. McGee, visited his mother in Los Angeles Friday and Saturday. On Sunday Mrs. Dooley brot him back and also his little sister for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. McGee. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chandler and Miss Margaret Nelson were Los Angeles shoppers Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Robeson and children attended the theater in Anaheim Saturday evening. Sy Early of Placentia was a turkey dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White Christmas Day. Kent today was waiting to start a sentence of from 1 to 14 years in the state penitentiary for conviction on a statutory charge, and his niece, Gladys, is on probation for two years. Both pleaded guilty, but said neither of them felt a wrong had been committed. They married with the consent of relatives several years ago when the girl was 18, and have lived happily together, the couple lot4 Judge Avery. After leaving the Nebraska farm, the uncle and niece lived in different sections of the middle-west before coming to Los Angeles where they were arrested last month. WHITNEY ELECTED NEW YORK, Dec. $1.-Payne Whitney, widely known sportsman, today held the place on the board of stewards of the Jockey club left vacant by the death of Maj. August Belmont. Frank Sturgis, former vice chairman, was elected chairman to succeed Maj. Belmont. A Class Ad is best little salesma Maytag Gyrnafoam Washer The most certain guarantee of A HAPPY NEW YEAR and many of them to all the family SCHLUETER'S G. MURRAY, Agt. PHONE 1262 128 E.CENTER ST WE WISH YOU ALL FOR THE YEAR 1925 PINESS and PROSPERITY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS and EMPLOYEES OF, Golden State National Bar On the Alert To Serve You During the Year 1925"