anaheim-gazette 1921-10-27

GAMPAIGN ON TO ASSIST SUGAR FACTORIES PEOPLE URGED TO DEMAND HOME PRODUCTS OF THEIR DEALERS Most Plants Running at a Loss, and Selling at Home Would Save Heavy Freight Bill—Output of Orange County Plants Should Be Consumed in Southern California—Chemical Analysis Shows No Difference in Quality of Cane and Beet Sugar. Sugar is an article of food that is consumed in every home in the land, but there are only a few sections in the country where it is made. Owing to the low cost of sugar at present, a movement has been started for the preservation of the sugar plants, designed to educate people to the habit of demanding the home product of their grocers. The Anaheim factory turns out millions of pounds of sugar each year, therefore there is no sensi- makes it necessary to ship east at a lower price a bag of home grown sugar, and in that way reduces the average price received by the local factories for sugar and by growers for their beets. While the local sugar factories are selling only 35 per cent of their production in southern California (the balance all being shipped east) factories located in the north ad elsewhere are selling large quantities of their sugar in southern California. Why? The price is the same. The quality of these outside sugars is certainly not better, and the consumer saves nothing on the purchase, but loses in the decreased prosperity due to sending the purchase price into other communities. The jobber and retail grocer make no more out of it. The facts as set forth above are of such vital importance to one of southern California's largest agricultural and manufacturing industries, that the chambers of commerce of practically all of the cities of southern California, have, after carefully investigating the matter, passed strong resolutions. Beet growers of Oranage county will have been paid upward of $2,000,000 and common laborers in factories will have been paid around $700,000 when the present beet sugar season closes, according to conclusion reached on facts supplied by managers of the beet sugar factories of the county. Sugar is an article of food that is consumed in every home in the land, but there are only a few sections in the country where it is made. Owing to the low cost of sugar at present a movement has been started for the preservation of the sugar plants, designed to educate people to the habit of demanding the home product of their grocers. The Anaheim factory turns out millions of pounds of sugar each year, therefore there is no sensible reason for shipping the entire product of this plant to the east, and shipping Spreckels, Colorado, New Orleans or Cuban sugar here for consumption by our people. There is a heavy freight toll on this sugar both ways, and somebody—either the manufacturer or the ultimate consumer—has to pay it. Most of the sugar factories will lose money on this year's output, and for the purpose of aiding them, civic bodies in southern California are asking that everybody insist on the grocers handling the home product. At the Kiwanis luncheon Tuesday, D. Jessurun, superintendent of the Anaheim factory made a short address on the subject. For the protection of home institutions chambers of commerce throughout southern California have been making an active campaign for the purpose of inducing the people to demand and use only sugar made in our own factories. Recently the Anaheim chamber adopted resolutions to this effect, and the same have been adopted by other bodies, even in counties that have no factories. Practically all the counties in the southland grow beets, and the price the grower receives is contingent upon the prosperity of the plant that consumes his products. The beet grower is paid for his beets on the basis of the net price the factories receive for sugar. Consequently the price received by the grower for his beets can be increased without in any way increasing the cost of sugar to the consumer, simply by having more of this southern California sugar consumed in southern California. A portion of the beet sugar produced in southern California is sold here, and that portion brings the highest net price received by the factories, due to the lower freights from the factories to the southern California towns; but that portion of the sugar which has to be shipped to eastern points, carries a high freight rate, thus decreasing the AMICABLE RELATIONS WITH MEXICO Recognition of Southern Republic by the United States Would Lead to Speedy Adjustment of Affairs Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ward, of Mazatlan, spent the week-end here with their son, Edward Ward, and departed yesterday for Mexico. They go by way of Nogales, and will consume three days in the trip. Mr. Ward is one of the chambers of commerce of practically all of the cities of southern California, have, after carefully investigating the matter, passed strong resolutions. Beet growers of Oranage county will have been paid upward of $2,000,000 and common laborers in factories will have been paid around $700,000 when the present beet sugar season closes, according to conclusion reached on facts supplied by managers of the beet sugar factories of the county. The payment of growers indicates only the advance payments, and this sum will be materially increased if better sugar prices maintain before the refined product is entirely sold by refiners. It is estimated that the four operating sugar factories of the county, one each located at Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos and Anaheim, will have handled 360,000 tons of sugar beets. For beets delivered, the advance payments will average $6.50 per ton. It was estimated by managers. On this basis the growers will have received $2,340,000. The factories employ about 1400 men, not including office help, the average wage being placed at $5, or a total of $7000 per day. The plants will average 100 working days in the season, making the wage payments $700,000. The beet industry in Orange county has become an important one in the past few years. Five of the seven beet sugar mills located in southern California are in this county. Only four were operated this season. The one not in operation is that of the Southern California Sugar company on South Main street, Santa Ana. An industry that has brought millions of dollars into Orange county and southern California, is threatened by failure of southern California residents to buy southern California made beet sugar according to E. C. Hamilton, manager of the factory at Los Alamitos. Special organ Dedication ex Kinogram N Prisma colog Arthur E. Sh "Robinson C California co senting "Il Trou Prison scene Ostrom and Ro Charles Ray Exit march. It was a gal never surpassed tre, and it gave tation which w most popular w the county. More than a berts conceived theatre large e heim audience e beautiful enoug tic taste of An He finally begu Deutsch tract f work the build ten-year contri Theatres, Inc. by Gore Bros. best known tha AMICABLE RELATIONS WITH MEXICO Recognition of Southern Republic by the United States Would Lead to Speedy Adjustment of Affairs Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ward, of Mazatlan, spent the week-end here with their son, Edward Ward, and departed yesterday for Mexico. They go by way of Nogales, and will consume three days in the trip. Mr. Ward is one of the leading business men of Sinaloa, and has been a resident of Mazatlan for twenty-four years. He says conditions in Mexico have settled down to a normal basis, and hopes for early recognition of that country by the United States. Following recognition by this country will come recognition by England and the countries of Europe, and Mexico will then be in condition to meet all its obligations. He speaks in terms of great praise of President Obregon, who has appointed a court of claims for the adjudication of all demands of this government against that country. Mexico desires to get along with the United States, and the one thing needful at the present time is the recognition of that republic. One of the matters at issue is the exorbitant demands of some corporations against that country for losses sustained during the several revolutions of the past ten years, he states, and when these are adjudicated Mexico will settle all claims amicably. The Southern Pacific of Mexico has extended its line for a considerable distance below Mazatlan, and there is through Pullman service to that city. The road will be continued to Guadalajara, and thence on to the City of Mexico. That country is abundantly able to meet all its obligations, Mr. Ward states, and is anxious to make an honorable settlement with the United States. Knowing that show town they was not content with the California, the other two of the Fairyland ago G. T. Ingram est of his part two houses, the ship with the V corporation and Grand, and part owner of it and Grand willing to the pre-claimed the net to the quality of them, as the ways gets the G. T. Ingram have-the man houses. Mr. M the managers' tres for a num- gained a high ful manager. spent the big NAHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 27, 1921 CROWDED HOUSE AT FIRST NIGHT PERFORMANCE CALIFORNIA THEATRE DEDICATED AND OPENED TO PUBLIC SATURDAY EVENING Interesting Program Rendered, Including "A Midnight Bell," With Chas. Ray as the Star—Great Orchestral Pipe Organ Adds to Entertainment of Audience—Experienced Theatrical Men in Control, Promise to Make it Most Popular Playhouse in the County. Opening and dedication of the California theatre Saturday night was an event which had been anxiously waited for, and was participated in by people of all classes. For many months the people have watched the building of this splendid house of amusement, and when the date of opening was finally fixed and tickets placed on sale the thirteen hundred seats were speedily snapped up. There were no vacant theatrical business, is the manager director and will have charge of the selections. No man in southern California is better fitted for this work, and his connection with the house is proof that you will always see some thing worth the money at the California. The great Wurlitzer orchestra pipe organ, said to be one of the finest on the coast, will be one of the chief attractions at the California. Anaheim people love music, consequently they will always be entertained at this theatre. PREPARING TO SELL BONDS Attorneys are now engaged in preparing abstracts for the issuance of $160,000 worth of municipal bonds. The entire issue will be taken over by the National City company, of San Francisco, highest bidders for the purchase of the bonds, who bid par with accrued interest and a premium of $5,460. The funds derived from the sale of the bonds will be used as follows: For the new city hall, housing municipal offices and a fire station, which will be built on the site of the old hall on the corner of East CenteF and South Claudina street, $75,000; for laying cast iron water mains, installing new fire hydrants and for boring and equipping the water plant's new well, $50,000; for sewer construction work PROPERTY VALUE REASONABLE IN ANAHEIM RAPID INCREASE IN POPULATION JUSTIFIES PRESENT REAL ESTATE PRICES Future Growth of City is Assured Because of Its Surroundings—Increase of Fifty Per cent in Population During Past Two Years, and Percentage Expected to Be Maintained—Real Estate Values Not High, But Rent Hogs Should Be Regulated. Argument on the question of whether or not Anaheim real estate is held at too high a figure is frequently heard on the streets, but it always is a fruitless argument, as neither disputant is ever able to convince his opponent that he is arguing on the wrong side. It is stated that many people from foreign parts would purchase property here if it could be bought at a cheaper figure, but because they can not buy at their own valuation they go Opening and dedication of the California theatre Saturday night was an event which had been anxiously waited for, and was participated in by people of all classes. For many months the people have watched the building of this splendid house of amusement, and when the date of opening was finally fixed and tickets placed on sale the thirteen hundred seats were speedily snapped up. There were no vacant seats when the performance began. The opening number on the program was a dedicatory address, Judge J. S. Howard having been prevailed upon to make the speech. The judge acquitted himself in his usual masterful style, and was generously applauded at the close of his remarks. The program provided for the opening night was an excellent one, and it is promised by the management that all future programs will be equally as good, as the hoouse expects to present to its patrons nothing but the best. However, the audience Saturday night was indifferent to the screen performance, most of the people being more interested in giving the beautiful theatre the once over, and listening to the music of the pipe organ, which will be a part of the nightly performance. The program rendered was: Special organ selection. Dedication exercises. Kinogram Newsettes. Prisma colograph. Arthur E. Shaw at the organ. "Robinson Cruso, Ltd." California concert orchestra, presenting "Il Trovatore." Prison scene, interpreted by Ethelyn Ostrom and Roy Smoot. Charles Ray in "A Midnight Bell." Exit march. It was a gala night, a performance never surpassed in an Anaheim theatre, and it gave the California a reputation which will make it one of the most popular amusement houses in the county. More than a year ago Theodore Roberts conceived the idea of building a theatre large enough to hold an Anaheim audience on a special night, and beautiful enough to satisfy the artistic taste of Anaheim's critical people. He finally began the building on his Deutsch tract property, but before proceeding far with the construction work the building was leased under a ten-year contract to the West Coast Theatres, Inc., a corporation owned by Gore Bros., Ramish and Lesser, the best known theatrical managers on the The funds derived from the sale of the bonds will be used as follows: For the new city hall, housing municipal offices and a fire station, which will be built on the site of the old hall on the corner of East Center and South Claudina street, $75,000; for laying castiron water mains, installing new fire drivants and for boring and equipping the water plant's new well, $50,000; for sewer construction work in the new sub-divisions, $30,000; for a new fire pump, $5000. A portion of the money will be spent on the installation of a belt pipe line around the city to join the distributing lines at street intersections. No assessments will be levied on property owners in the sub-divisions, City Manager Steward said. The city will defray the entire cost of installing the mains. THREATEN TO BURN THE PLACENTIA THEATRE Mexicans Ejected From House Appear to Be Peeved Threats to destroy the Placentia theatre because unruly Mexican patrons have been ejected from the playhouse, are occupying the attention of Sheriff C. E. Jackson, whose notice was called to written warnings, posted at night in front of the theatre. The notices, prepared in true "black-hand" style, threatened to burn or otherwise destroy the building, if the management persisted in "throwing Mexican people out of this theatre." Even more serious declarations, such as "To — with Americans," and similar expressions are said to have been contained in the posted warnings. The theatre, it is said, is divided into two sections, one of which is reserved for Mexican patrons. Recently the management has, because of disturbances in that section of the theatre, been forced to eject patrons at various times. The resentment aroused by this procedure, as evidenced by the warnings, is confined, it is suspected, to the disturbers themselves. These are said to be numbered among a group formed through a recent influx of Mexicans from below the border. This group, referred to in the neighborhood of Placentia, as the "Tia Juana crowd," regarded as particularly unruly in character. The sheriff has been stirred by the incident of the posted threats and the sentiments contained in them. He de- Argument on the question of whether or not Anaheim real estate is held at too high a figure is frequently heard on the streets, but it always is a fruitless argument, as neither disputant is ever able to convince his opponent that he is arguing on the wrong side. It is stated that many people from foreign parts would purchase property here if it could be bought at a cheaper figure, but because they can not buy at their own valuation they go elsewhere and invest their money where an acre of real estate doesn't cost so much money. The question of whether or not a piece of property is held at too high a figure is a matter of dispute only between the owner and the prospective purchaser. If the purchaser doesn't believe a piece of property offered to him is worth the price asked, he is not compelled to purchase it, and it is bad taste on his part to knock the town because it refuses to lower its real estate values to fit his ideas. Much real estate is changing hands here, and many wide-awake people who are undoubtedly conversant with the situation are buying ground, confident that they are justified in paying the prices asked. During the world war real estate values throughout the entire United States advanced to an unprecedented extent. Farm lands in the middle west jumped from a hundred dollars an acre to three hundred, and property in all cities and towns sky-rocketed in proportion. The value of farm lands may depreciate, owing to the slump in the price of farm products, but in growing cities there will be no lowering of prices. Anaheim is one of the most rapidly growing towns in California, and its growth is not built on an uncertain foundation. It is not a boom town. It is not depending upon any single industry for its advancement and prosperity, therefore there is no possibility of a collapse. It is growing because the industries surrounding it are growing and will continue to grow for generations. The citrus industry, which pours millions of dollars into Anaheim is expanding so rapidly that the city has to grow rapidly to keep pace with it, the walnut industry is increasing with each succeeding year, and everybody knows that these industries are as lasting and solid as the Rock of Ages, and that the city can never go backward while they flourish. The oil industry, also, which adds much to the prosperity of this city is of Mazat with their started yes by way of three days of the Paloas, and that for conditions to a nor-ly recog- United by this by Engrope, and addition to speaks in incident Ob-court of all de-aint that get along the one name is the One of exorbitant against delined dur- of the past then these settle allthern Pa-lis its line below Pull-The road Gara, and co. That meet all states, and enable settes. Knowing that Anaheim is a good show town the West Coast company was not content with the ownership of the California, but secured control of the other two houses of amusement—the Fairyland and Grand. Some weeks ago G. T. Ingram purchased the interest of his partner, C. L. Head, in these two houses, then entered into partnership with the West Coast company, the corporation absorbing the Fairyland and Grand, and Mr. Ingram becoming part owner of all three. The Fairyland and Grand will continue to run according to the present schedule, and it is claimed the new arrangement will add to the quality of the pictures shown by them, as the West Coast company always gets the best, and gets it first. G. T. Ingram and Jack Retlaw will have the management of the three houses. Mr. Ingram has been one of the managers of Anaheim's two theaters for a number of years, and has gained a high reputation as a successful manager. Jack Retlaw, who has spent the biggest portion of his life is berts conceived the idea of building a theatre large enough to hold an Anaheim audience on a special night, and beautiful enough to satisfy the artistic taste of Anaheim's critical people. He finally began the building on his Deutsch tract property, but before proceeding far with the construction work the building was leased under a ten-year contract to the West Coast Theatres, Inc., a corporation owned by Gore Bros., Ramish and Lesser, the best known theatrical managers on the Pacific coast. The fact that the house fell into the hands of these gentlemen is sufficient proof that it will be well managed and be maintained as a high class show place. They control more than fifty theatres on the coast, and are therefore able to command the best the studios turn out, and to present them at popular prices. The new home of the Anaheim Elks will be completed within six weeks, according to announcement. Orders have been given workmen to rush construction on the building and local Elks are making preparations to move into their new home about December 15. Work on the building exterior, which is nearing completion, indicates that the lodge home will be among the most ornate in the state. The building costs will approximate $150,000, exclusive of the cost of the lots which was $12,000. The furniture to be installed will cost approximately $25,000. On the ventilating system alone, $17,000 has been spent. The forced air system will permit a windowless lodge room and will provide for proper ventilation in the room which is 68 by 80 by 30 ft. The home will provide rooms for 14 guests. No announcement of the date of the dedication of the new building has been made, but the home will probably be formally dedicated soon after the close of the holiday seasons. It was said. TEMPLE NEARING COMPLETION The new home of the Anaheim Elks will be completed within six weeks, according to announcement. Orders have been given workmen to rush construction on the building and local Elks are making preparations to move into their new home about December 15. Work on the building exterior, which is nearing completion, indicates that the lodge home will be among the most ornate in the state. The building costs will approximate $150,000, exclusive of the cost of the lots which was $12,000. The furniture to be installed will cost approximately $25,000. On the ventilating system alone, $17,000 has been spent. The forced air system will permit a windowless lodge room and will provide for proper ventilation in the room which is 68 by 80 by 30 ft. The home will provide rooms for 14 guests. No announcement of the date of the dedication of the new building has been made, but the home will probably be formally dedicated soon after the close of the holiday seasons. It was said. The citrus industry, which pours millions of dollars into Anaheim is expanding so rapidly that the city has to grow rapidly to keep pace with it, the walnut industry is increasing with each succeeding year, and everybody knows that these industries are as lasting and solid as the Rock of Ages, and that the city can never go backward while they flourish. The oil industry, also, which adds much to the prosperity of this city, is gradually coming closer, and soon will entirely envelop us. Anaheim is not built upon shifting sand. It is founded upon a rock. Its feeders are safe, stable and permanent, and it will endure and continue to grow. Men who turn away because they think property is held at too high a figure now should return a couple of years hence and ask the price of the property they now refuse. There may be certain pieces of property on which fictitious values are placed, but on the whole the figures asked are reasonable considering the steady growth of the town. Anaheim is rapidly growing, and everybody knows it will continue to grow. Less than two years ago, the government census gave us 5600 people. Today the best available figures place the population at more than 8000. This is an increase of 50 per cent in two years, and there is no reason to doubt that this percentage of increase will be maintained, because the reasons for the past increase still exist. But these newcomers whose business brings them here, and certain citizens who are not newcomers, have a righteous grievance against the profiteering rent hogs. This does not apply to all persons who rent property, because some of them are possessed of consciences and have increased rents only in comparison with the in- ZETTE 21 Number 51 THIRTY VALUE RAZING OLD CITY HALL AFTER NEARLY THIRTY YEARS OF USEFULNESS THE DECRIPIT STRUCTURE COMING DOWN First Meeting of Trustees Held in It Last Day of July, 1892—Newspaper of That Date Describes it as Finest City Hall in the State in City of Our Size—Samuel Kraemer Clearing Ground for His New Building Adjoining Thirty years ago, when it came forth from the hands of the builders a brand new structure, the Anaheim city hall was the pride of the city. In the estimation of some of the people, it was one of the most beautiful and pal-buildings TAOI NHT HT HT HTT most conveniently arranged municipal buildings in the world, and no Anaheimer expected to live to see it slandered, reviled and condemned because of its inadequacy and decrepitude. The regular members' meeting for members and their friends will be held at the high school auditorium, Anaheim, tonight, (Thursday), at 8 p.m. There are many attractive features to this meeting. Mr. F. L. Sims, of Los Angeles, will deliver a thirty minute talk on the "Problem at the Cross-Roads of the World." This talk will give you a vivid picture of conditions in Asia Minor, that troubled political sub-division for which all the great powers are wrangling. After Mr. Sims' address, there will be an open forum for the discussion of such points as may be of the greatest value and interest. Some data will be given as to the possibility of extending the city limits of Anaheim. Bring any problem you are interested in to this meeting and let us talk it over. At the last board meeting, a resolution was passed naming the fourth Monday evening in each month for the members' meeting and open forum. We intend to alternate with a dinner every two months. Our forum committee is forming a most attractive program of speakers for the winter months. Be sure and be at this meeting next Thursday night. Keep the night open in your list of engagements. JACK DOTY MARRIED Jack Doty, the Fullerton druggist, formerly connected with the Mullinix drug store in this city, has become a benedict, according to the following, which was taken from a Los Angeles Sunday paper: Three hundred invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Eleanor Gardiner, of 259 South Normandie street, to Jack Doty, of Fullerton. The nuptial celebration will take place at 4 o'clock at the Wilshire Boulevard Christian church. Miss Gardiner has chosen as her attendants a group of bride's of the year. They include: Mrs. John Holcomb (Irene Barman), of Fullerton; Mrs. Roger Smith (Helen Lehrman), of Fullerton; also Miss Zemula Pope and Elizabeth Wheat. The best man will be Reginald Smith and the ushers John Mullarky and John Holcomb. Three-year-old Mary Louise Crumb will be flower girl. BOY SCOUTS ASSISTING Thirty years ago, when it came forth from the hands of the builders a brand new structure, the Anaheim city hall was the pride of the city. In the estimation of some of the people, it was one of the most beautiful and pal-buildings TAOI NHT HT HT HTT most conveniently arranged municipal buildings in the world, and no Anaheimer expected to live to see it slandered, reviled and condemned because of its inadequacy and decrepitude. It was completed in the summer of 1892, the first meeting of the trustees in their new chamber being held on the last day of July. The Gazette of August 4, 1892, contains the following notice relative to the new structure: "The board of trustees met in regular session for the first time in the new city hall on Tuesday evening. The council room occupies the second floor of the building, and is reached by b ya wide and handsome stairway. The room is large and airy, within convenient access to the different offices, and is complete in all its modern appointments. A large fire-proof safe, to contain the books and documents of the city, is in easy reach, and all the appointments are on a scale of comfort and convenience. The council room is in the front part of the upper story, facing center street, and opens upon a balcony in front from which an excellent view of the city may be obtained. In the rear are the different offices, separated by railings o fa tasty design. The clerk's office is situated in an alcove in front. The lower floor of the building will be occupied by the fire department. It is doobtful is in any city of our size in the state a city hall can be found of more pleasing architectural beauty of more complete and substantial appointments." Monday morning Manager Steward put a force of men at work demolishing this structure, which was pronounced so beautiful thirty years ago, and within a ween the entire building will be razed. The two-story brick building adjoining it on the west and the one-story structure on the east heretofore the home of the Anaheim Express Co. are also bein gtora down. The express building belongs to Samuel Kraemer, and as soon as the ground is clear he will begin work on his business block, which will cover all the ground between the city hall and the Southland hotel ,a frontage of 135 feet. According to City Manager Steward it will probably be sixty days before BOY SCOUTS ASSISTING Why not enlist the services of the Boy Scouts in the work of making the roads and streets safe for pedestrians and motorists? This question has been propounded and answered in Los Angeles, for example, by the Automobile Club of Southern California and the Los Angeles Safety Council in its big drive to cut down the number of motoring accidents. More than 2500 Boy Scouts are to be engaged in a campaign to prevent accidents on the streets. The boys are to be divided into squads for educational purposes. They will show school children why they should not play in the streets nor run from behind parked vehicles. Each squad will have a "leader" who will marshall his group of safety aides into service. Handsome buttons are to be provided to the various boys taking part in the movement. This safety work will be carried on in connection with fire prevention work. A close tabulation will be kept in the weekly reduction in the number of accidents and a report filed with scout commanders to indicate the general progress of the safety movement. Similar campaigns are being considered for various sections of southern California which include action by the Boy Scouts of each locality. According to City Manager Steward it will probably be sixty days before work can begin on the new city hall. The plans have not yet been accepted, and it will be necessary to advertise the contract. All the material in the old buildings will be cleaned and used in the new structure. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The 35th annual convention of the southern California Sunday School association will hold its sessions Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at Methodist White temple, Anaheim. On the night of Nov. 8th, a pageant will be rendered, "The Rights of the Child." During the second day, a house-to-house canvass of the 15,000 residents of Anaheim and vicinity will be made by hundreds of delegates, in two hours. For the third day, a parade of 1500 automobiles, throughout Orange county, will be carried out, beginning at 2 p.m. The fifty-six churches of Orange county and the delegates, a large number of whom will be from Northern California and Arizona points, will participate in this function. Sixty speakers will join in departmental conference in the afternoon session. The convention theme is character building in the home, church, Sunday school, public school and community. Delegates will be entertained on the Harvard plan.