The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet from Van Nuys, California • 1

Bargain Day Number- Trade in Van Nays Sixteen Pages VOLUME XI VAN NUTS, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST II, 1922 NUMBER 60 FIELD DAY FOR WALNUT HEN SANTA BARBARA IS MEETING PLACE 2 CANNERIES WORTH MILLION TO VAN NUYS IMPORTANCE OF THESE LOCAL INDUSTRIES IS SHOWN BY EXTENT OF OEERATIONS C. EARL MILLER GIVES TROPHY FOR CLUB CONTEST The regular shoot of the VanXuys Gun Club will be held on Sunday at the local range and added interest is had in the shoot because of the handsome new trophy offered by Miller for class A guns to be contested or under the same, rules which' governed the tree ter-Roei sell trophy shoot. The trophy is a South Bend 15-jewel watch of thin model, green gold, and is a beauty. It is announced by' Mr. Miller that if the winner desires a ladies, watch of equal value may be substituted.

Nearly. 400,000 Cases of Valley Product Packed Or to Be Packed This Year Growers Paid Over Quarter of a Million-Employ Many SPECIAL MUSICAL PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN AT M. E. CHURCH An unusually fine musical treat is In store for music lovers at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. Miss Ruth E.

Wingert, a recent graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, who has opened a violin studio in Van Nuys, will appear before the public for the first time. Mrs. Florence Wheeler is the leading soprano in the choir of the Calvary Presbyterian church of Long Beach. She is spending her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. H. Kenson of Calhoun street. At this time Mrs. B.

McNairy of Diax street will be hesrd publicly in Van Nuys for the first time. Mrs. McNairy has had large experience in the East as a soloist and is a very valuable addition to the musical circles of the town. The other local singers. Miss Harriet Goodell and Messrs.

R. G. Kenson and C. M. Holmes, need no introduction to a Van Nuys audience.

WILL CAMPAIGN FOR WRIGHT BILL BLAKE HEADS LOCAL WORKERS The two Van Nuys canneries, tbe Golden State and Van Nuys Packing Company, will' distribute this year close to a million dollars to workers and growers in the Van Nuys district This represents only the amount paid out -by these two concerns and does not include the hundreds of cars cf cots shipped to outside canneries or the peaches to be shipped out by train and truck to other canneries, nor does it include the large sums paid growers by others or the money expended for help by dry era and for pickers for the shipped out fruit Of course the potato crop is not included. The canneries employ during a long season that begins early in July and ends in November or December, average of hbout $7,500 weekly, or a total for the season of close to a quarter of a million dollars. One of tlie canneries, the Van Nuys Packing Company, will be in operation far into 1923 on spinach of which about 40,000 cases will be canned. The Golden State will not can spinach. Here are a few interesting figures on the output of the local canneries: People employed 550 Cases packed.

115,000 Cases peaches packed. 134,000 Cases tomatoes packed. 110,000 Cases spinach packed 40,000 Total paid help Total paid for fruit. 258,000 While these figures are not absolutely correct they are very close and may vary slightly one way or the other, but they were made' on a conservative estimate by the heads of the several canneries. The apricot season lasted about 82 days while the peach season wiH continue for six weeks or two months, and will be followed by the tomato packing which will cover about an equal The spinach pack will carry the Van Nuys cannery far into the new year and give employment to a large number.

An important feature of this work is that it gives pleasant and profitable employment to many' girls and women who work under the very best conditions and who have, every provision made for their comfort in the big plants. The Van Nuys cannery has just completed another addition io its warehouse and has installed a conveyor which carries the packed fruit to the warehouse across an alleyway. This work was done in the old building or cannery proper, heretofore. NEW PLANS FOR FLOOD CONTROL PROHIBITIVE CITY ENGINEER ESTIMATES COST OF WORK AT AMAZING SUM OF $2,000,000 FINE PROGRAM BARGAIN DAY ENTERTAINERS WILL BE HERE Musical Features and Black Face Comedians Will Appear During Evening Merchants Hava Many Big -Bargaiaa Support for the statement that there will be many bargains on Bargain Day Tuesday will be found in the columns of the News today. The entire advertising 1 section of the sixteen pages bristles with attractive prices and announcements of the various merchants, all of whom are, real bargains on this occasion.

Practically every business, house in general lines has made extensive preparations for a big day and from present indications their hopes will justified. offerings made in specials from a few to scores, in the houses advertising shows acttual bargains all along the There has been no job lot buying, no old shopworn stock put out at cut prices for the occasion, but in every place visited that was practically all of them, there was a display of most attractive merchandise at still more alluring prices. For. the evening entertainment Chairman E. B.

Ottestad of the committee haa arranged a number of spe-rial features that will be worth hear-ing-in fact, a whole program will be given from the bandstand and there wont be a dull minute in the evening. The detailed program, which begins at 7:45, is as follows: Wood Brothers Harmony five in musical selections. Awarding of prises offered by association. George and Stella Hickman in black-face comedy, with stacks of fun for the children, Joe Doman in piano and accordion musical act. Harry La Mar as "Aunt Abby in the County Fair." 1 Interspersed by orchestral selections by the Harmony live.

The association extends a cordial invitation to all to come and spend a delightful evening as their as well as to visit their stores and places of business during the day. The merchants will distribute the usual coupons for the prises, amounting in value to $100. C. OF C. DIRECTORS ENDORSE NEW HOTEL PROJECT The Chamber of Commerce directors at their meeting Tuesday gave their endorsement to the apartment hotel project, which is being handled by the Apartment Building Company and which is proposed to give Van Nuys a modern up-to-date hotel in a central location.

The directors were unanimously agreed that this project should have the support and co-operation of every citisen in the community as a Intel of this character is needed here and will do much to help the growth and prosperity of the entire community. MRS. WAlKDLAW ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF MRS. CABLE Mrs. Wardlsw, wife of Manager C.

T. Wardlsw of the California Bank, was hostess to a party of women friends at which Mrs. Bertha A. Cable was the guest of honor at the Jonathan Club Thursday. Among the guests from Van Nuys were Mesdames Steere, Kellogg, Platt and Whltsett.

Mrs. Cable is active in the Moore-for-Senator organisation of women and one of the leading spirits in the movement for the Womans Athletic Club. The luncheon was prettily arranged and a decidedly pleasant event PICNIC LUNCHEON GIVEN FOR VISITING GUESTS Mrs. Ed Lodge entertained at a picnic luncheon Wednesday on the porch at Sherman's ranch, complimentary to her cousins, Mrs. Oee Stevenson, and Miss Gertrude Gilchrist of Topeka, Kan.

The guests were Mrs. E. Spirpser and daughter Marjorie, Mrs. P. Dobbins, Mrs.

G. Parker, Mrs. G. Corpre and Miss Primrose Gilchrist of El Monte, CaL, Mrs. Chaa.

Blackley of Pasadena, Mrs. Oce Stevenson -and Miss Gertrude Gilchrist of Topeka, Mrs. Ed Ifcdge and daughter Gertrude. An Interesting Program Arranged President of Association Will Give Addrros Other Noted Experts Will Be Heard Under the joint of the Farm Bureaus and Extension Service of the walnut producing counties of Southern California, walnut growers from all Southern California will assemble at Santa Barbara on Saturday, September 2nd, on the occasion of the Second Annual Walnut Growers Field Day. A program contributed to by the leading experta in all phases of the walnut industry has been prepared by the committee in charge which la expected to result in drawing together the largest crowd of walnut growers eve assembled in the history of.

the industry. An additional at- traction will be an old-fashioned Spanish barbecue provided by the Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau and Santa Barbara County Walnut Growers Association. Plana are being made- to feed and entertain one thousand people. Special hotel rates have been secured by the local committee and the Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce will act aa boot on Friday, the 1st, to show the visitors the beauties of Santa Barbara County. Features of the days program will be addresses by C.

C. Teague, president of the California Walnut Growers Association and one of the largest walnut growers in the state; W. T. Webber, sales manager California Walnut Growers Association; Prof. Ralph Smith, eminent walnut expert; Prof.

J. W. one of the principal soil specialists in western United. C. Sharp of the Field department of the Walnut Growers' Association; E.

S. Kellogg-Horticultural Commissioner of Ssnta Barbara County; and Farm Advisor Robert W. Hodgson of Los Angeles County. For the convenience of the committee, walnut growers expecting to attend the Field Day and desiring hotel sccommodations or expecting to be present at the barbecue are asked to write to the Secretary of the Santa Barbara Chambr of Commerce. The official program for the day is as follows: Morning Session, 10 a.

m. Address of Welcome E. W. Stowe, Goleta. Walnut Growers Departments Their Growth and Accomplishments Robert W.

Hodgson, Form Advisor Angeles County. The 1922 Seasons Outlook W. T. Webber, Sales Manager California Walnut Growers Association. New developments in the Co-opera- tive Movement C.

C. Teague, president Walnut Growers Association, or Geo. E. Farrand, Agricultural Legislative Committee California. Noon Old-fashioned Barbecue.

Afternoon Session, 10 Field Trip, itinerary to be announced by local committee. Features of the afternoon will bo UpAo-date Information on Pest Control by Dusting Prof R. E. Smith, Cqjlege of Agriculture. Soil Moisture Demonstration Prof.

J. W. Nelson, College of Agriculture. The Necessity of Better Harvesting and Curing Methods C. Sharp, Field Department, California Walnut Growers Association.

Performance of Walnut Varieties Jg. Kellogg, Horticultural Commissioner, Ssnta Barbara County. INSTALLING BOOTH FOR MOTION PICTURE MACHINE In order to provide proper facilities for the showing of motion pictures in the grammar school auditorium, the board of education is installing modern booth in the auditorium for the projecting machine. A permit was taken out last week and the work is now in progress. i C.

S. MORSMAN OPENS FIRST ESCROW IN NEW BANK HOME i To Dr. C. S. Morllman, salesman with the F.

A. Kellogg Agency, goes the distinction ot putting in the first escrow in the new hanking home' of the Bank of Van Nuys. Tbe escrow was placed on the opening day last Saturday. Chamber of Commerce Directors Astounded at Unreasonable Figures Give Thera No Consideration All Plans Are Now Up In Air The shoot win Wgin promptly at 9:00 Sunday and ml contestant members are asked to be present on time as the best scores are made early in the morning. It is said there will be a large number of contestants enter for the handsome trophy and as a number of the members are shooting very close a fine contest is expected HUNDREDS VISIT PETIT JBUILDING STUDEBAKER AGENCY HAS FINE HOME Crowds Fill Building and Overflow on Sidewalk Last Night Fine Cars Delight Asto Lovers Pleasantly Entertained Another substantial and handsome business block on Sherman Way was dedicated to use and 'formally opened Thursday evening when the Pucker Auto Company celebrated the entrance of their Studebaker agency into their permanent quarters in the corner rooms of the W.

J. Petit building at the northeast corner of Sherman. Way- and Calvert street. The building, which was erected fay the R. R.

Edwards Company, is of solid brick construction with a beautiful front, embellished by large plate-glass windows which give a comprehensive view of the interior salesrooms. It is one of the finest and best equipped buildings in the city, and ranks with the best in the county. It covers a space 75x140 feet The opening last evening attracted a very large crowd, estimated at several thousand, and the visitors found much enjoyment in viewing the new building, the many models of cars on display, the splendid program of entertainment furnished by the Packer company and the refreshments served by W. J. Petit nrntt of the building, and R.

R. Edwards, the builder. The entertainment features were given in the large storage room in the rear of the main salesroom and included artistic dances by Mr. and Mrs. George Larkin, saxophone solos by Wilson Bode, readings by Miss Doris Packer, piano solos by Herb Henning.

Following the program. the room was cleared and dancing followed until the we sms' hours. S. G. Packer of Glendale, proprietor, and L.

J. Baker, in charge of the local branch of the Packer Auto Company, were highly pleased with the cordiality of the people of Van Nuys, as shown at the opening. Many beautiful floral pieces were received from local business firms. Mr. Packer stated that Van Nuys is rapidly taking rank as one of the leading centers of automobile distribution in the county outside of Los Angeles and that he expects to maintain an agency here that will be a credit to the community.

W. J. Petit received many congratulations on the' spirit of enterprise and progress he has shown in the construction of the building. BAM CLEANING BUSINESS BOUGHT BY DONALD R. WOOD Donald R.

Wood, ex-service man who served in the world war, has purchased the A Cleaners and will be a resident of Van Nuys in the future. Mr. Wood is an experienced man in this line and will give his. personal attention' to the business which will be continued without a break. He is well pleased with his new location and says ne is here to stay.

Mr. -Wood is a ball player and is now playing on the Van Nuys nine, putting up a good game in the outfield. He came to Van Nuys from Newhall, where be was in business for several years. I 1 Large Crowd Present to Hear Arguments for Passage of Wright Measure L. T.

L. Will Work for Cause The mass meeting held by the W. C. T. U.

and the Loyal Temperance Legion on Tuesday night in the interest of the Wright bill was largely attended and a most interesting and enlightening address was heard from C. I Buck of Long Beach, county organiser of the legion for the Wright bill campaign. A local campaign committee was chosen with A. E. Norvold as chairman but because of a multiplicity of duties he was compelled to resign and George J.

Blake was selected as chairman. Other officers of the committee are: First vice president, John Hall; second vice president, Bertha O. Reeves; third vice president, E. E. Lehman; secretary, Hilda Davis.

Music was furnished by the Church of Christ orchestra with community singing, lead by H. L. Flscus. Refreshments were sold by the legion and ice cream by the ladies. The meeting was held in front of the Peoples Store on Sherman Way, and was instruments! in making many votes for the Wright prohibition enforcement measure which will be on the ballot in November.

BUILDING ACTIVITY IN ALL DIRECTIONS THESE DAYS Sales Manager Clark of the Apartment Building Company said yesterday that he fully expected to see work on the new hotel in progress within the next three weeks. The architect is busily engaged on the plans and as soon as completed they will be ready for active operations. 1 The Granger and Edwards foundations are being rapidly completed and work on the superstructures will soon begin. Work on the frame work of the Baird building ia well advanced and it is being rushed to final completion. The Strother A Dayton building is also well along as is the new warehouse for the Fernando Vallpy Feed A Fuel Company.

The south room of the Haneline building is completed and ready for occupancy and the other rooma are nearly finished. Good progress is being made with the many new residences under construction. The Holloway building on Sylvan Street is still held up because of delay in securing certain atyle bricks required for the. front. H.

C. HATTERSCniED COMES TO THE BANK OF VAN NUYS H. C. Hstterachied, formerly of Cedar Bluffs, has accepted a position withi the Bank of Van Nuys in an official capacity and began his duties this morning. Mr.

Hatterschied has a record of thirteen years auccessful banking1 experience at Cedar Bluffs. He has been living in Glendale since last fall, and will move his family here at ones. Preliminary plana and estimates for the storm-wster control work in connection with the Pacoima project were presented to the Chamber of Commerce directors Thursday and the latter were given the jolts of their lives when they were shown that the cost of the work, as outlined by the city engineer's office would run over $2,000,000 for the proposed district. The improvements included in the estimates were the districts share of the Pacoima dam, $500,000, a covered conduit on ester avenue, and a conduit for carrying Wilson creek water. The proposition was so entirely out of reason that no consideration was given to it by the directors.

When the combination plan of the dam and a conduit was first presented to the flood control committee several months ago, statements were made by Flood Control Engineer Reagan and (Sty Engineer John A. Griffin that such a plan could be worked out that would make the cost to the district about $750,000. It was on this assumption that the majority of those who attended the conference gave their approval to AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE OF 127,097 IN COUNTY SCHOOLS According to the axiom that figures do not lie, the supervisors Wednesday accepted a statement prepared by County Superintendent Keppel that, based on an average daily attendance of pupils in the county schools of 127JD97, the population of the county now totals 17070 inhabitants. Los Angeles city, on the same basis, has a population of 77440 inhabitants. Mr.

Keppel 'Worked out the problem on the ratio that ten times the average daily school attendance equals the population. The school records for half a century has shown this ratio to be the correct in the plan and requested council to go ahead with tbe plans and specifications and outline the district As the matter now rests, everything is up in the air and goodness knows when a start can be made to organise a district Many of the directors 'of the Chamber and of the flood control committee are in favor of employing a disinterested competent engineer in a consulting capacity to come out, go over the menaced area, and give to the people a definite working plan for controling 1 the Pacoima storm wifor. On the other hand, there are many who favor going ahead with a vote on the districts share of the dam, testing out its efficiency, and then if necessary take steps later to provide a conduit The latter course looks to be the most feasible as the amount of cost involved would not be so great and there is no question but if the dam were constructed there would be no run. off to amount to anything in normal periods of rsinfall and in heavy rains, the cutting and carrying of silt would be improbable. Something must done so lets get busy and force action.

MANY INSPECT FEATURES OF ENCINO HOT SPRINGS RESORT Over three hundred people were present Wednesday evening at the informal opening of Encino Hot Springs, the new resort recently established on Ventura boulevard. The guests were shown through the old Amestoy homestead, which has been remodeled and fitted up for serving meals and refreshments, and through the grounds, where a swimming pool has been provided, and other attractions. A dance hall is one of the features and Wood Brothers Harmony live furnished music for the enjoyment of the guests during the evening. Tbe formal opening will be held next Saturday evening when a large crowd is expected..