The Register from Santa Ana, California • Page 23

SANTA ANA DAILY REGISTER, FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 25, 1927 FROM ORANGE COUNTY Beach Officers Play On Practical Joker Water Placed In Laguna Beach Mains OFFICER CHILDRENS FRIEND; NEWPORT COP TEACHES SAFETY HUNTINGTON BEACH, March Poison, of city, wit not succosful when ho tried to play a joke on local police. Poleon wae lodged in the Orange county jail today because he was unable to raise $200 bail. He is charged with being intoxicated. Hie trial will be held April 7 before City Recorder C. W.

Warner. Poison pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to reports. Poison ealled the police station Wednesday night and asked for an officer. He told police that he was at 1814 Fourteenth street, it is reported.

As Fourteenth street in this city is only a few blocks long officers checked on the call and located the correct address. While one officer kept Poison engaged at the telephone other officers traced the call and arrested Poison. LAGUNA BEACH, March was turned into the new $600,000 water system at Laguna Beach last night for the first time, it was announced today. Officials of the J. B.

Lippincott company, which was in charge of the installation of the system, were present. Aproximately two days will be needed to flush the huge system. The water system is one of the finest in Southern California. Water is brought to Laguna Beach from the Santa Ana river basin through a 30-inch main more than 10 miles in length. LAGUNA BEACH, March 25- Gas service will start in this city tomorrow, it was announced today by C.

E. Rutledge, district manager of the Southern Counties Gas Finnegan, who will act as city foreman for the gas company, will turn on the gas. Laterals have been laid In the business district, on the cliffs and i at Arch Beeh but connections have not been made. Laterals and nections have been completed In McKnlght's addition, west of town, and it Is here that the first gas will be used. Gas Is brought to this city i through a six-inch main from Bal- boa island.

The line and laterals i installed by the Southern Counties 1 Gas company represent an expen- diture of more than $160,000. according to reports. It Is estimated that gas connections will be made In the business district within the next 10 days. Although there are few consumers in the Laguna Beach territory at the present time, the gas company estimated that within the next 10 years It will have more than 25,000 consumers along the i coast. LAGUNA BEACH, March Improvement of Forest avenue by widening, paving and the Installation of ornamental street lights, will be taken up at a special meeting here Monday night.

Property owners on the street have signified their willingness to widen the street from 60 feet to 70 feet, according to reports. It Is expected that an organization known as the Forest Avenue Improvement association will be formed Monday night. The association will have as its aim the remodeling and modernizing of all business buildings on Forest avenue. The street runs from the Laguna Beach Lumber company's site to the coast highway and Is one of the main business arteries of the town. Little trouble Is expected In securing the co-operation of all property owners in either remodeling the fronts of the present business structures or in building new business structures.

It is the intention of the association to make Laguna Beach the most beautiful city in Southern California. LAGUNA BEACH. March Several real estate sales have been reported here during the past few days and several new firms have announced their intention of entering the town. The Barr Lumber company, Santa Ana, and the Raitt Dairy company, Santa Ana, are two concerns to enter this city during the past few days. The Barr Lumber company Is grading property at Third street and Canyon road and will install a local branch.

O. H. Barr purchased one acre here some time ago. The Raitt Dairy company has purchased the milk business formerly operated by W. M.

Hamilton and two sons, D. C. Hamilton and W. W. Hamilton, owners of the Model dairy.

Hamilton and his sons will continue to operate their dairy farm but will dispose of all milk to Raitt, It is reported. The transaction was made through T. R. Tra- Wieh, according to reports. Clifton J.

Platt, well known real estate operator of Pasadena and Newport Beach, has purchased 100 feet of frontage on Forest avenue near Beach street, according to reports. The property was formerly owned by E. B. Foote. Roy W.

Peacock, local realtor, concluded the sale. The consideration was not made public. Mrs. Nettie Holcomb Pritchard, wealthy Pasadena woman, has purchased property on the coast boulevard at Arch Beach and will start construction immediately of a two- story apartment house, according to reports. The apartment will be the first for Arch Beach.

The building will be constructed on the Spanish style of architecture and will cost approximately $10,000. Mrs. Pritchard recently purchased three lots in Coast Royal on the ocean front, where she will erect one of the finest beach homes in Laguna Beach. The Arch Beach purchased by Mrs. Pritchard was formerly owned by J.

Wiley Rouse and the deal was closed by the Arch Beach Realty company. Mrs. investments in Laguna Beach property now total more than $50,000, it is reported. Officer Virgil Swartz and a group of his friends on the beach, Beach Policeman Arranges New Games for Pupils Of Newport School NEWPORT BEACH, March The old cry of "Jigger, here comes the is heard no more in Newport Beach. Virgil Swartz, policeman, has captured the confidence and re- spect of the children.

Swartz Is the "guardian who hovers over the grammar school children during recess periods and at playtimes, and the youngsters are all for him. Swartz games with the children. He has drilled into the children the habit of looking both ways on the street before they dash out to retrieve a ball. He has formed safety committees to prevent accidents on the school ground and is one of the most popular persons on the school ground. The genial officer's popularity Is enhanced by his ability to teach the school boys new and better methods of playing various games.

Swartz is the first person the children seek when they dash onto the school ground to play and they always have a parting word for him when they return to classes. When children see him on the street they will run a block to say LAGUNA BEACH, March bond election to raise $124,500 for the erection of a new grammar school building, is to be called here within the next month, it was ported today. More than 90 voters who gathered at a mass meeting this week unanimously expressed their approval of the new grammar school proposition. The mass meeting was called by the school trustees. Plans for tHe building have been prepared by Fay Spangler, Santa Ana architect.

The proposed structure will be of Spanish design and will contain eight rooms and a large auditorium. According to plans outlined by the school board, the present school building will be moved and the building erected on the site of the present school. The eight lots will be used as space for further additions to the school and as a playground. Little doubt is held regarding the success of the proposed bond issue as not one opposing voice was heard at the meeting. Fullerton Family Plans Europe Trip WESTMTNPTER.

March 25 annual meeting Wednesday of the Happy Workers was held in the Church hall. Mrs. Ralph Baxter and her committee served a dinner at noon to an exceptionally large crowd. The committee realized $23.90 from the dinner. Mrs.

Chester B. Campbell, Mrs. R. Rowe, Mrs. A.

B. Crane, Mrs. F. W. Foster and Mrs.

Thomas Trenery were new members who joined the society Wednesday. The society was organized in March, 16 years ago. and birthday greetings were sent by one of the early members, Mrs. Virginia Patterson, who is visiting in Missouri. Mrs.

L. E. Barry spoke to the society for the board of trustees of the church, who desired the society to make a pledge of a certain amount each month instead of giving in lump sums donations throughout the year. After some discussion, it was decided to pledge $17 per month for church expense. Mrs.

Charles Parr, secretary, read the annual report, in which she commented on the very valuable assistance rendered the society by the pastor and his wife, and also I by the chairmen of the committees. Mrs. Ralph Baxter, chairman of the nominating committee for officers of the society, gave her re- I port of the selection. She said they favored the re-election of Mrs. W.

B. McCoy and Mrs. Charles Parr as president and sec- respectively; the appointment of Mrs. Herman Thompson as vice president, and for treasurer, Mrs. J.

A. The report was 1 approved and a ballot cast the secretarxf for their election. ANAHEIM, March six passengers in a five-passenger car is a serious offense in Venezuela, often carrying with it a term in the native especially if the offender is a white man, says M. C. Nevin, globe trotting oil driller, who is now resting at his home, 815 South Philadelphia street this after nearly two years spent in the South American country.

Nevin cited his knowledge of Venezuelan traffic law methods from an experience during his sojourn there when one night he had the misfortune to be one of a party of six riding in a five-passenger car. He didn't have to go to jail but the driver of the car did and was fined $40 in American money as well, Nevin said. Nevin returned to Anaheim little more than a week ago after spending 22 months in various parts of the South American country, for the Shell Oil company'. During the 27 years of his experience in the oil game he has drilled in fields in far flung parts of the globe. After some years in the California fields, he spent long periods of time in the oil sections of Western Alberta.

Canada, the Philippines, China, Japan and India, in addition to his recent South American experience. While he is now enjoying a brief vacation with his family here, he says he can feel the wanderlust spirit creeping over him again and his next jump may be to Egypt. first experience in Venezuela, a project in the wild jungle country near the border line between Venezuela and Colombia, was a thrilling one in the extreme, owing to the frank hostility of the natives, who resent the encroachments of the white man. Disarmed by the government, Mr. Nevin and his two white companions were forced to rely entirely upon their wits and nerve in protecting themselves and the oil derrick from the attacks of the natives.

Stories of white men being slashed to death by the long, cruel knives used by the natives in clearing pathways through the dense jungle were common and added little to the self-composure of the oil men. The oil found in Venezuela Is of an unusually fine grade, averaging between 30 and 45 degrees of specific gravity and 7000-barrell wells at a depth of 1600 feet are common, he said. BREA, March is on the ground and work is going forward on the new Dewey-Fredrickson building, 50 by 90 feet, on the lot immediately south of the Braasch building on South Pomona. This building, the second owned by this firm in Brea, is to be of Class A construction, with hardwood floors, special tile front, with brick rear and side walls. Contracts, which have been let to Mr.

Newman, of Pomona, call for the completion of the building by June 1. Isaac Craig, local contractor and builder, is to oversee the work for Newman. The lot on 'which the building is being erected was purchased from the city and was formerly occupied by the city fire department building and equipment, which has been removed to city property on West Date street. Sunday School In Westminster To Hold Picnic La Habra Church Members Guests LA HABRA, March of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon at the beautiful new home of Mrs. Sarah Wilber on South Sypres street.

The guests were shown through the rooms and then proceeded with their business meeting, at which plans were laid for the birthday luncheon April 28 in the Epworth league room of the church. Invitations will be extended to women of the church who are not members of the societies to he guests. Tables will be arranged for each month of the year and the guests will be seated according to their The occasion will be the 50th birthday anniversary of the societies. Following the meeting, Mrs. Flora Little, a charter member of La first missionary so- presented Mrs.

Wilber with a gift in behalf of the organization for her garden in memory of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Varney, who passed away a few years ago in La Habra after having spent several years in the Orient. A luncheon was served in the late afternoon by the hostess to the following: Mrs. Milton Keeler, Mrs. Charles Varney, Mrs. H.

A. Randall, Mrs. Allen Parson, Mrs. Robert Carexr. Mrs.

Flora Little, Mrs. L. E. Partridge, Mrs. Jack Carrick, Mrs.

W. E. Malan, Mrs. W. L.

York, Mrs. J. L. Morris, Mrs. Sarah Barber, Mrs.

Henri Clayton and daughter, Doris, and Mrs. Wilber. WESTMINSTER, March a meeting Monday night of teachers and officers of the Presbyterian Sunday school here a number of Important changes were discussed. Since the Rev. and Mrs.

R. A. arrival about three years ago the Sunday school has been partly graded and a motion was carried Monday night to thoroughly departmentalize the school. The Rev. Weld, Mrs.

I. W. Bould and Mrs. Thomas Hosack were ap- pointed to work out problems and plan for the junior department.1 Mrs. Weld, Mrs.

Joe Whalton and1 Hansler Larter will investigate the problems confronting the large number of children who are In primary department and plan to further divide the classes there. A cradle roll which the Sunday school does not have now was discussed. Mrs. Charles Walton, Mrs. R.

E. Larter and Mrs. T. E. Turpin were appointed on a committee to arrange for a Sunday school picnic to be given during the spring vacation of the schools.

Mrs. Ralph Baxter, chairman, Mrs. Harry Penhall and Mrs. I. W.

Bould were chosen to select and put on a program for Easter, to be given by the Sunday school children. There was also some consideration of the matter of furnishing transportation to and from the Sunday school for people living at Barber City and Midway City. The Rev. Weld and R. E.

Larter were asked to investigate the matter, as to what could be done and what the cost and report at the next meeting. There are 241 names on the Sunday roll. Crowd Present At School Play LA HABRA CLUB MEETS LA HABRA, March B. Frazier entertained the Thursday Afternoon Needle club at her home yesterday. A pot-luck luncheon was served at noon.

Needle work and chatting kept the members LAGUNA BEACH, March busy until a late hour. A hand- Mrs. George S. McCue, local man- some set of handpainted china was ager of the telephone exchange, presented the hostess, the occasion has resigned her position and will; being her natal day. Helping leave earlx' in April with her moth- celebrate the day were Mrs.

R. E. er, Mrs. M. C.

Boyer, for Oak- Frost, Mrs. M. D. McCamish, land, where she will join her hus- Mrs. C.

E. Brewster. Mrs. B. J.

band. Col. G. S. McCue, it was re- Stansburx', Mrs.

D. C. McCamish. ported today. Mrs.

McCue has! Mrs. Tom Stansbury, Mrs. Leslie been affiliated with the local tele- Jones, Mrs. Earl Roberts. Mrs.

C. phone exchange for several years. Guthrine, and Mrs. Frazier. Laguna Telephone Manager Resigns ANAHEIM, March music lovers and patrons of the Anaheim union high school were treated last night to one of the most colorful and entertaining amateur performances ever staged here, the three-act operetta, The Garden of the presented in the school auditorium by the combined and glee clubs of the school under the direction of Miss Mabel Sharp and Joshua Williams, musical instructors in the school.

A good sized first night audience greeted the 75 student performers included in the cast of the operetta. Kenneth Hall and Alice Ashley, carrying the male and female leads, respectively, captured the major share of honors with their solo and duet numbers. The production is to be repeated tonight and proceeds from both performances are to be turned over to the school scholarship fund, which is used to aid deserving graduates to continue their higher educational work. WESTMINSTER, March entertainment of unusual merit was given Tuesday evening in Odd Fellows hall, when the members put on a program for the members of the local Rebekah lodge. Rather, they had the arranging of the program in their hands, for most of the talent was from other tow ns.

After the lodge session was formally opened, a recess was called and the program announced. The Rev. R. A. Weld, pastor of the terian church here, was present and addressed the lodge members and their friends on referring to the days when men united in clanship.

Two delightful numbers were next heard from the Glee club of the Huntington Beach high school. Mr. Gonzales, of Los Angelos, accompanied by Mrs. Marie Hare, played a violin solo. Then, the Cosmopolitan four.

Will Phillips. Hadley Prxor, Will Galliene, of Huntington Beach, and Mr. Emslex'. of Ontario, sang. Ruth Melvin sang "Sunrise and and "The Little Forget- Prof.

Brooks, from Huntington Beach high school was heard in a comic sketch on his banjo. Then, closing the program, Mr. Giesselman, with his two sons and daughter, won the admiration of the audience by plax'ing a number of different instruments, the drum, piano, saxophone and singing. They are from Bellflower. After the program guests and members, about 150 in all, enjoyed supper in the hall below, at tables prettilx' decorated in marigolds.

Returning to the lodge room where the regular business was taken care of, Florence Crawford, district deputy president, of Santa Ana. made her official visit. She gave a short talk and was presented with a set of cut glass sherbet dishes and a lovely basket of sweet peas, the latter from Mrs. Charles Parr, noble grand. Mrs.

George Whitcomb and Mrs. Robert Falcke were elected delegates for the Rebekah assembly to be held in Sacramento in May. Guests were present from Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. HELD ON DRUNK CHARGE HUNTINGTON BEACH, March Shellington, 29, of this citj', was arrested yesterday on a charge of being intoxicated. Shellington pleaded not guilty and asked for a jury trial.

His bail was set at $200 and his trial for April 20 at 10 m. He was unable to post bond and was lodged in the Orange county jail. 690 409 NORTH BROADWAY Broadway Market Fresh Beef Tongues, 22c Newport Movie Shows High Waves Just Relapse, Verdict In Case Of J. G. Measles Chickens Here are fresh pork shoulders, the very best eastern grain-fed pork.

Sweetest meat of its kind there is. Whole shoulders on sale Saturday at 22c a pound, and a very attractive value it is. Juicy Jumbo Pot Roast Newspaperman Is Laguna Speaker NEWPORT BEACH, March local reel, given by Stifler brothers and shown at the Community church, Tuesdax', showed what ocean did to board walk recently, with snaps of some of the Newport residents who were out watching it. An interesting feature of this program were the violin selections played by Master Patrick Jordan, accompanied by Mrs. Gres- shans, of Costa Mesa.

This young lad, who has been taking lessons less than a year, is quite a clever player and is thoroughly at ease before an audience. Gradually the pastor of the church, the Rev. Mr. Stockton, is gathering a Sunday school orchestra. Anyone young or old.

who plays any instrument and is interested in joining such an organization, is invited to confer with the pastor. Fullerton Benefit Tonight The best chickens and rabbits we can get Delivered to you fresh dressed, or we will dress them while you wait Nice, tender meats for Sunday's perfect dinner! Many other meat dainties. HUNTINGTON BEACH, March G. Measles, 32, of this city, has had a according to local police. Early this week Measles was arrested on a charge of being intoxicated.

He pleaded guilty to the charge and paid a $50 fine, court records show. Yesterdax', Measles suffered a police state. He was arrested on a charge of possession of liquor. He pleaded not to the charge and asked for a jurxr trial. City Recorder C.

W. Warner set the trial for April 14. and set bail at $300. Measles was unable to make bail and was pleaced in the Orange county jail pending his trial. LAGUNA BEACH, March K.

P. Frederick, suburban editor of a Long Beach newspaper, last night addressed members of the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce at an informal social meeting of the organization at the Tea and Tiffin cafe here. H. H. Henshaw presided at the meeting.

Henshaw was chairman of the entertainment committee. Frank D. Champion, president of the local chamber of commerce, spoke. Other speakers included George B. Dunham secretary of the chamber of commerce; Mrs.

J. Thurston, president of the local club, and Vernon Hunt, local attorney. Miss Marjorie Gowan gave several readings. A chicken dinner was served. FULLERTON, March league benefit entertainment will be given tonight at 8 at the Fullerton union high school auditorium.

A orchestra, recently organized of Fullerton high school girls by Harold E. Walberg. will furnish music for the occasion. The orchestra will be directed by Ruth Montgomery. Other musical selections will be featured as well as two one-act plays entitled.

"Mr. and "In the The entire proceeds from the entertainment will go to the league's scholarship fund. Another fresh barrel of those big juicy Jumbo dill pickles, at 5c each. Plate Boil Beef, 10c lb. Compound Lard, 2 for 25c Broadway Market 409 North Broadway Phone 690 Broadway that xLiAtinriauLiJiM.

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