anaheim-gazette 1921-05-19

VOLUME L. BOND ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN JULY TRUSTEES ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AT MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT Total Issue Asked is $160,000, Divided Into Four Separate Funds—$75,000 Wanted for New City Hall, Location to Be Determined by the Board—Another Petition Presented for the Opening of Elm Street—Miss Florence Yoch Talks on Park Construction. A resolution of intention declaring their purpose to call a bond election, was adopted by the trustees Thursday night, and an ordinance calling the election will be introduced at the next regular meeting. The total issue to be voted on is $160,000, divided into four separate funds, as follows: $75,000 for a new city hall, location not mentioned. $50,000 for improvements of municipality. SUPERVISORS BACK McBRIDE AND JEROME Adopt Resolution Endorsing Their System and Work Through a resolution adopted at its regular session last week the board of supervisors expressed a vote of confidence in County Engineer J. L. McBride and County Auditor William C. Jerome. The resolution was offered by Supervisor H. A. Wassum. All members of the board with the exception of William Schumacher, of Buena Park, voted for its adoption. Schumacher did not vote. The resolution, prepared to express an opinion concerning the public statements and criticism directed at the two county officials at a meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, is as follows: "Whereas, certain public statements have been made before the Associated Chambers of Commerce reflecting on the official actions of the county auditor and county engineer and indirectly upon the board of supervisors, and Whereas, the auditor's office is operated in compliance with state laws, and the board of supervisors control the policy and management of the engineer's office and are responsible for its conduct, therefore, be it resolved that we endorse the following statement: A resolution of intention declaring their purpose to call a bond election, was adopted by the trustees Thursday night, and an ordinance calling the election will be introduced at the next regular meeting. The total issue to be voted on is $160,000, divided into four separate funds, as follows: $75,000 for a new city hall, location not mentioned. $50,000 for improvements of municipal water system. $30,000 for sewer extensions within the city limits. $5000 for the purchase of a pump for the fire department. These four propositions will be on the ballot separately so the voter may endorse what he pleases and reject any he does not care to support if there are any voters who feel that way. The voters will have nothing to say relative to the location of the city hall. Should the bonds carry the trustees will determine the site. There will be no delay in calling the election, but under the law the date cannot be fixed earlier than the middle of July. It was found necessary to increase the amount asked for sewer extensions from twenty thousand originally proposed, to thirty thousand dollars, because of new sub-divisions being opened up which are demanding sewer service. Another petition for the extension of Elm street was presented by C. J. Nenno, with the signatures of fifteen property owners attached. It is now proposed to extend the new street to Olive, and possible to Atchison street, at the Santa Fe railroad. Mr. Nenno asked for more time to secure more signatures, which was granted. The California League of Municipalities will meet at Sacramento tomorrow, and Mayor Stark was chosen to represent the city of Anaheim at the meeting. Business of vital importance to the people of the various cities will be under consideration. Miss Florence Yoch, the landscape artist, appeared before the board and made a talk relative to park construction. Miss Yoch submitted pictures and maps of her work elsewhere. The park committee was granted an extension of two weeks' time before reporting their plans for the new park. Plans for the new sub-division of the Langenberger property recently purchased for platting by Messrs. Clayes, Quarton and Comstock, were submitted to the trustees and accepted. On recommendation of City Manager Stroman, it has been made before the Associated Chambers of Commerce reflecting on the official actions of the county auditor and county engineer and indirectly upon the board of supervisors, and "Whereas, the auditor's office is operated in compliance with state laws and the board of supervisors control the policy and management of the engineer's office and are responsible for its conduct, therefore, be it resolved that we endorse the following statement: "First. The county engineer system was placed in operation January 1, 1920, and J. L. McBride appointed county engineer (the office of county surveyor to which he was elected by the people being discontinued) by a vote of four to one. Second. The plan of organization and operation of the department was outlined by the engineer from time to time and received the approval of the board of supervisors with modifications as the board suggested. Third. The approval of the board of supervisors has been secured for making all appointments and the salary and wages to b₀ paid. Fourth. It has been, the policy of the engineer to consult with the board of supervisors in reference to work performed and equipment needed, except in minor matters where prior approval seemed unnecessary, since the amount of money involved was small and the demands for same were presented and approved by the board every two weeks, giving ample opportunity for frequent check. Fifth. The engineer has at all times freely co-operated with the board and acted in accordance with its instructions even when the judgment of the board differed from his own. Sixth. We believe that the engineer has conducted the department, under our direction, in a thoroughly honest and efficient manner." PADEREWSKI MAY VISIT MODJESKA RANCH Famous Planist Invited to Meet With Historical Society Steps are being taken to invite Ignace Paderewski, famous Polish pianist and patriot, to attend the gathering of the Orange County Historical society at the property in Santiago canyon formerly owned by Madame Modjeska. During the many years that the Forest of Arden as Madame Modjeska named her Santiago ranch, have been made before the Associated Chambers of Commerce reflecting on the official actions of the county auditor and county engineer and indirectly upon the board of supervisors, and "Whereas, the auditor's office is operated in compliance with state laws and the board of supervisors control the policy and management of the engineer's office and are responsible for its conduct, therefore, be it resolved that we endorse the following statement: "First. The county engineer system was placed in operation January 1, 1920,and J.L.McBride appointed county engineer (the office of county surveyor to which he was elected by the people being discontinued) by a vote of four to one. Second. The plan of organization and operation of the department was outlined by the engineer from time to time and received the approval of the board of supervisors with modifications as the board suggested. Third. The approval of the board of supervisors has been secured for making all appointments and the salary and wages to b₀ paid. Fourth. It has been, the policy of the engineer to consult with the board of supervisors in reference to work performed and equipment needed, except in minor matters where prior approval seemed unnecessary, since the amount of money involved was small and the demands for same were presented and approved by the board every two weeks, giving ample opportunity for frequent check. Fifth. The engineer has at all times freely co-operated with the board and acted in accordance with its instructions even when the judgment of the board differed from his own. Sixth. We believe that the engineer has conducted the department, under our direction, in a thoroughly honest and efficient manner." NORTHERN LIGHTS Aurora Borealis, a most infrequent visitor in this section of the country, was watched by hundreds of persons in Orange county last Saturday night. The unusual phenomenon brought fear to the hearts of many and was witnessed with great interest by all, but aside from the fact that telegraphic communication to the east was cut off, little, if any, damage resulted. The lights, light green and light purple, sometimes tinged with yellow, were first discernible about 7:30 o'clock. At 11 o'clock they became more marked. The first view was startling, a glow of light green racing across the mountain tops. Then came a shaft of purple and the lights shifted gradually eastward, disappearing in a red glow behind the mountains about 11:30 o'clock. At first the lights were reported to be a meteor approaching and various alarming rumors were circulated before they finally were identified as the Aurora Borealis or northern lights. The last previous visit of the phenomenon was reported to have been about fifty years ago. The lights were visible at every point on the coast, and as far south as the Mexican border, according to reports. Famous Planist Invited to Meet With Historical Society Steps are being taken to invite Ignace Paderewski, famous Polish pianist and patriot, to attend the gathering of the Orange County Historical society at the property in Santiago canyon formerly owned by Madame Modjeska. During the many years that the Forest of Arden as Madame Modjeska named her Santiago ranch, was the country home of the famous Polish tragediene, Paderewski was frequently a visitor at the place. It is understood he has expressed a desire to return to the old Modjeska home for a visit, and it is the belief of Clarence A. Gustlin, who is a friend of the great pianist, that Pederewski would make a special effort to be present at any gathering at the Forest of Arden in honor of Madame Modjeska. Within a day or two Dr. C. D. Ball and S. M. Davis, president and secretary of the society, will reach a decision as to the date of the gathering. There has been some question as to whether the meeting will be May 23 or May 28. Paderewski, who returned from Poland a few months ago, is now living on a ranch at Paso Robles. At the close of the world war he was found in Poland leading his countrymen in their fight for freedom. He had to retire from leadership, a broken man in health and activity. Since his return to America he has evinced no desire to return to the concert stage. The historical society's visit to Modjeska's will be featured by a paper by Mrs. J. E. Pleasants, of Santiago canyon. Mrs. Pleasants will tell of her acquaintance with the great actress. AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 19, 1921 PRESIDENT HARDING OPENS VALENCIA ORANGE SHOW Captions: Left to right—President Harding, who opened the show by long distance. 'phone Tuesday. Mrs. E. E. Remsberg, of Santa Ana, sister of the president, who listened to his opening talk and then had a little chat with him. George Tryon Harding, who will be the honored guest of the Exposition Sunday, May 22. He is in the west to deliver the baccalaureate address to the graduating medical class at Loma Linda. Promptly at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning President Harding, sitting in his office in the White fondest dreams of its originators, the first annual California Valencia Orange Show is now in full swing and hundreds of people not only from this Captions: Left to right—President Harding, who opened the show by long distance. 'phone Tuesday. Mrs. E. E. Remsberg, of Santa Ana, sister of the president, who listened to his opening talk and then had a little chat with him. George Tryon Harding, who will be the honored guest of the Exposition Sunday, May 22. He is in the west to deliver the baccalaureate address to the graduating medical class at Loma Linda. Promptly at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning President Harding, sitting in his office in the White House, spoke the words that formally launched the first annual California Valencia Orange Show. Sixty persons prominent throughout the Southland were seated at a long table at the show with telephone receivers glued to their ears and heard the president's words as plainly as though he had been standing before them. The phones were in charge of Mr. Powley, of the Pacific Telephone company, who had charge of the long distance service, and at ten o'clock there came over the wire the hall: "California! California! California!" This was the voice of George B. Christian, the president's secretary. Mr. Powley informed him that this was Anaheim, California, and the voice continued: "The president is here and will speak to you." Then the voice of Mr. Harding said "Hello!" and C. C. Chapman, president of the orange show answered. Mr. Chapman said: "I am delighted, Mr. President, to have the honor of this unique introduction across the continent. We shall appreciate it if you will now officially open the California Valencia Orange Show by addressing us, after which I desire to say a few words." "A great multitude of your loyal citizens assembled at the California Valencia Orange Show in the beautiful Southern California city of Anaheim, situated in the heart of the geratest Valencia orange growing district of California, knowledge your greetings and formal opening of our exposition, the first Valencia Orange Show held in the Golden state. We wish you might see the gorgeous beauty of the display of fruit and decorations all about us. On behalf of the executive committee of the California Valencia Orange Show and our people of California, I want to thank you. "We want you to honor California on your contemplated trip, which we trust may occur soon, and permit us to express personally our sincere gratitude for the favor you are now conferring upon us. "We ask you, Mr. President, to accept some oranges which we take pleasure in sending you. "Your sister, Mrs. Remsberg, of Santa Ana, our neighboring city, has honored us with her presence and is listening with sixty other prominent Californians. "Again thanking you, Mr. President, I now say good-bye, and return the phone to Mr. Powley." The president's reply was as follows: "I thank you, Mr. Chapman, very much. It is a great pleasure to me to send greetings to the wonderful state of California through the modern ways of long distance telephone system. I have had great pleasure in reading the invitations received a few days ago on the occasion of the opening of the first fondest dreams of its originators, the first annual California Valencia Orange Show is now in full swing, and hundreds of people, not only from this immediate section, but from far distant places, are flocking in to see one of the most successful exhibitions ever undertaken in Southern California. The display of golden fruit is, perhaps, the greatest showing of Valencias Californians have ever seen. When it was first mentioned Valencias growers throughout the Southland enthusiastically endorsed the move, as it promised to do for the Valencias what the great National Orange Show at San Bernardino is doing for the navels. It is making good its promise. This, the first venture is proving such a gigantic and unqualified success that its future is assured, and there is no question in the minds of anybody as to its future. The great California Valencia Orange Show at Anaheim will be an annual event, and will take rank with the San Bernardino show and the midwinter flower pageant at Pasadena, as California festivals of national reputation. While the Valencia orange is the queen, and naturally attracts the most attention, it is not the only product of this region that is on display delighting the visitors and winning their admiration and praise. The avocado, which claims Orange county as its home, is given a conspicuous department, and many specimens of high art from the Laguna Beach studio are drawing the attention of hundreds who appreciate good paintings. There is also a musical department, a daily concert, conducted by musicians of renown, while the Anaheim and Fullerton bands contribute to the enjoyment of the multitudes. But the man who proposed the baby show must have had an inspiration. Everybody is interested in babies, and the three hundred of them entered in the contest are attracting universal attention. California babies are noted for their beauty, health, size and disposition, and the three hundred listed in this contest are the finest in the world. The judges who size them up and attempt to pin ribbons on the best have their work cut out for them. The doctors and dentists in charge of the examination and judging of babies are as follows: Dr. Bessica Ralche, chairman; Dr. Harriet Bigham; Dr. Louise Munch; Dr. Joseph Robinson; Dr. J. L. Beebe; Dr.J.H.Cole; Dr.C.S.O'Toole; Dr.J.L.Maroon;Dr.Mark C.Moyers; Dr.H.E.W.Barnes;Dr.C.R.Lane;Dr.J.M.Burlew;Dr.W.C.Mayes;Dr.J.C.Crawford;Dr.F.L Chapline;Dr.Harry E.Zaiser;Dr.Willimena Waffle;Dr.J.H.Lang;Dr.George Clark.Dentists:Dr.John H.Boege;Dr.C.P.Tompkins;Dr.W.V.Fallis;Dr.M.M Henderson;Dr.W.J.Laurie. Each afternoon children's exercises and lectures on baby hygiene are given in the tent specially dedicated to the baby show. Tuesday afternoon "Your sister, Mrs. Remsberg, of Santa Ana, our neighboring city, has honored us with her presence and is listening with sixty other prominent Californians. "Again thanking you, Mr. President, I now say good-bye, and return the phone to Mr. Powley." The president's reply was as follows: "I thank you, Mr. Chapman, very much. It is a great pleasure in reading the invitations received a few days ago on the occasion of the opening of the first California Valencia Orange Exposition and I am complying with the invitation with very great satisfaction. You Californians, have been pioneers in all the enterprises that go out to capitalize the resources of the country. With your supreme confidence you have followed and successfully developed the markets everywhere of the most splendid fruits found anywhere. You have given us the incentive to develop our great possibilities in selling, financing and managing. I wish you and your exposition the greatest success that this enterprise deserves. I wish that I might be there. It would be a personal pleasure for I know how wonderfully you do things, and hope to be in California during the present term. (Mr. Chapman invited him to come to California this summer). I thank you very much. If I only could come to the Pacific coast this year, as I hope to, I will certainly take in all California that is possible." The phone was then handed Mrs. Remsberg, sister of the president, who said: "Hello, Warren!" "Hello, sister," came the president's reply. "How's Florence?" "She is very well." The president then asked concerning the welfare of herself and family, and promised to come to California on his western trip. Later, word came from the White House that the president had informed newspaper correspondents who were present, that he had heard every word of the message sent him, and that he was most happy and delighted at the interview. Exceeding all expectations, and far beyond the LARGE SUM PROPOSED FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES $600,000 to Be Expended in Improvements in County More than $600,000 will be expended on improvements on schools of the county during the coming year, according to plans outlined by County Superintendent of Schools R. P. Mitchell. Steps already have been taken to hold elections for bond issues in a number of instances, while several districts are contemplating improvements which are expected to materialize within a few months. Here are some of the activities mentioned by Superintendent Mitchell. Orange union high school district—Has published notice of an election to be held during June when a $150,000 bond issue will be voted upon. Yorba school district—Has published official notice of election to be held June 4, when a $25,000 bond issue for a grammar school will be voted upon. Fullerton grammar school district—Now is advertising for bids on new $125,000 school building for which bonds have been voted. Brea school district—Recently let contract for new grammar school building which will be built on a new PERMITS EXCEED MILLION MARK IN YEAR CITY CLERK MERRITT'S REPORT CHOWS VERY REMARKABLE GROWTH OF CITY More Buildings Erected in Anaheim During Year Ending April 30 Than in Any Previous Twelve Months' Period—Heavy Increase in Receipts for Light, Water and Licenses—City Now Owns Property Aggregating Almost Half a Million Dollars. The annual report of City Clerk E. B. Merritt, which appears in full on another page of this paper, shows a satisfactory conditions of things in Anaheim, and indicates a growth during the year never before equalled. For instance building permits during the fiscal year ending April 30, totaled $1,080,000, which is the first time in the city's history permits have reached a million dollars during a twelve months' period. There is probably not another city of the same population in Yorba school district—Has published official notice of election to be held June 4, when a $25,000 bond issue for a grammar school will be voted upon. Fullerton grammar school district—Now is advertising for bids on new $125,000 school building for which bonds have been voted. Brea school district—Recently let contract for new grammar school building which will be built on newly purchased site at a cost of $50,000. Capistrano union high school district—Will build $60,000 high school on the site recently condemned by the superior court. West Fifth street school, Santa Ana—$75,000 bond issue pending. Appellate court to decide legality of the issue. Laurel school district—$40,000 grammar school building now under construction. Bay City school district—$15,000 bonds voted for building two additional rooms at grammar school building. Garden Grove—Four rooms to be added to grammar school building; funds raised by special tax. Anaheim school district—Contemplates three or four room building for Mexican children, by special tax. Placentia-Richfield school district—Contemplates building four-room grammar school, by special tax. Orangethorpe—To raise $35,000 for new school building, similar to the one recently constructed in the Katella district. A special tax is to be levied; 70 cents on the $100 assessed valuation. The sum of $11,000 will be raised for two successive years, making $22,000. The remainder, $13,000 will be raised by regular taxation. The Orangethorpe district voted bonds two years ago, but they were declared illegal because of a technicality and were never sold. The technicality was raised on the ground that the district extended into the city limits of Fullerton. County School Superintendent Mitchell says approximately 600 students will graduate from the county grammar school districts this year. The number of high school graduates has not been announced. MEGER IN JAIL Gottlieb Meger, 71, of Anaheim, recently convicted by a jury on a statutory charge preferred by his 17-year-old manager, J. W. Costello. The annual report of City Clerk E. B. Merritt, which appears in full on another page of this paper, shows a satisfactory conditions of things in Anaheim and indicates a growth during the year never before equalled. For instance building permits during the fiscal year ending April 30, totaled $1,080,000, which is the first time in the city's history permits have reached a million dollars during a twelve months' period. There is probably not another city of the same population in California that shows such a record. These permits represent more than three hundred buildings, which have been erected during the year or are in course of construction, most of them being residences or rooming houses. What the next year will bring forth is only conjecture, but the best informed citizens believe it will again pass the million mark. Several large buildings are being contemplated, and it is certain some of them will be built. The increased light, water and license receipts is another indication of the city's growth during the past year. According to Mr. Merritt's report the increase in electric service during the year was $15,500, in the water sales $4000, and licenses about $2300. Rate Collector Wallace states that more than 1700 monthly light and water receipts are required monthly now, a heavy increase over the requirements of a year ago. The city is also pretty well healed financially. It owns property—real estate and personal—to the value of $478,000, and has a bonded indebtedness of only $223,000. It also has a cash balance in the treasury of $31,-963, whereas a year ago the total funds on hand on the same date aggregated $12,702. The total receipts from all sources during the year were $277,562.24, and the total expenditures $258,301.54. SHORT WEIGHT BREAD SEIZED BY McPHEE Pacific Baking Company Pays Fine In This County Charged by County Sealer of Weights and Measures George McPhee with selling and distributing short-weight bread, the Pacific Baking company, of Los Angeles, Friday paid a fine of $10 in the justice court in Santa Ana, through its manager, J. W. Costello. Three hundred and seventy-four loaves of bread manufactured by the baking company were confiscated by McPhee, who says that the loaves are no longer short of the regulation County School Superintendent Mitchell says approximately 600 students will graduate from the county grammar school district this year. The number of high school graduates has not been announced. MEGER IN JAIL Gottlieb Meger, 71, of Anaheim, recently convicted by a jury on a statutory charge preferred by his 17-year-old granddaughter, Elsie Semreau, surrendered himself to the sheriff Monday afternoon, according to District Attorney A. P. Nelson, and began his sentence of one year in the county jail. Nelson stated that Clyde Bishop, attorney for the aged defendant, told him that the appeal of the case to the supreme court of the state would be withdrawn. The aged man presented himself to the authorities at 3 o'clock. Superior Judge Williams sentenced Meger to one year in the county jail upon recommendation of the jury. A civil action brought against Meger by his granddaughter for $35,000 damages is scheduled to come up for trial in the superior court June 20. Another statutory charge brought in connection with the one upon which Meger was convicted will be dropped, according to District Attorney Nelson, inasmuch as the defendant has agreed to go to jail for the first offense, rather than take the case to the higher court on appeal. The trial of Meger lasted about a week and attracted more court spectators than any trial since the first of the year, with the exception of the trial of Bebe Daniels in the justice court. During the last two days of the trial the defendant was brought into the court room in a wheel chair. Charged by County Sealer of Weight and Measures George McPhee with selling and distributing short-weight bread, the Pacific Baking company, of Los Angeles, Friday paid a fine of $10 in the justice court in Santa Ana, through its manager, J. W. Costello. Three hundred and seventy-four loaves of bread manufactured by the baking company were confiscated by McPhee, who says that the loaves are one ounce short of the regulation weight. The confiscated bread was distributed by County Aid Commissioner W. S. Gregg, to the county hospital, the Day Nursery, the Social Service department and the Detention home. The bread was being delivered in Fullerton when McPhee stopped the driver of the wagon, weighed, the loaves and then confiscated the goods. He found that practically every loaf in the wagon weighed 23 ounces when in accordance with the provisions of a county ordinance they should have weighed 24 ounces. According to County Aid Commissioner Gregg this is the second time the Pacific Baking company has been found guilty of distributing underweight bread in Orange county. For the first offense, he says, a fine of $25 was assessed. Gregg says that he has been informed that the company sends out 50,000 loaves of bread per day and that if each loaf is an ounce short the company saves $239.80 at the wholesale rate. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sheridan and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carroll drove to Seven Oaks on Sunday and enjoyed a delightful outing in the mountains. They left at five o'clock in the morning and returned at eight in the evening.