anaheim-gazette 1923-08-09

DIVISION OF OPINION ON HARBOR BONDS Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Opposes the Issue Following the action of the directors of the Fullerton chamber of commerce in opposing the proposed million-dollar bond issue for further development of Newport harbor, leading residents of the northern section of Orange county threw additional light upon the movement in that district to discourage authorization of this expenditure. Some approved the action of the chamber Others opposed it. Still others declined to commit themselves. According to Waldo O'Kelly, Fullerton banker and president of the chamber of commerce of that city, some residents base their opposition to the bond issue upon the asserted grounds that bad judgment was exercised in the expenditure of the half million dollars already authorized by the county for harbor development. "It seems to be the feeling in some quarters," O'Kelly said, "that many promises were made, but few were kept. It has been said, for example, that had the $500,000 been used where it should have been used, there would be little or no opposition to further expenditures." O'Kelly, commenting upon the resolution passed by the chamber said "the feeling is pretty general" that northern Orange county would reap little benefit from an expenditure of this kind." Opposing this view, however, Fred M. West, a member of the Fullerton chamber, said he was in favor of additional harbor development and could see no reason why the entire county should not support the proposed bond issue. "I have always been in favor of im- been held up because of necessary repairs being made to the dredge. It had been operated for two years without having been overhauled, and some parts were worn out. These are being replaced now," he stated. A barge which arrived at the harbor carried the necessary supplies for reconditioning of the dredger, Mr. Peabody said. The largest single item on the barge was a new pump, weighing 16,000 pounds. This is being installed in the dredge now. The rest of the load was made up of other mechanical supplies. A change in the original estimate of dredging has been made, it was learned. A 1,350,000 cubic yard excavation will be made instead of the original million cubic yards. This will provide 160 acres of land, four feet above high tide. The actual operations represent an eleven foot fill, Mr. Peabody said. "This will give us a channel 200 feet wide, twenty feet deep in the turning basin and ten feet along the shore line," he concluded. CONSERVE NATURAL GAS Wastefulness is not justified by a plentiful supply of any valuable commodity. American lumbermen, considerate only of the immediate demand, adopted careless methods during earlier years of abundance, and now the nation's timber supply is vanishing. Gas pressure on Signal Hill has been a troublesome factor. The surplus, amounting daily to so many millions of cubic feet that they cannot be counted, has been blown into the air. It is claimed that the condition can not be controlled; and yet in other states reasonable conservation is enforced by legislation. Timely warning has been voiced by of the Santa Ana what discredited southern part of another test Olive district. SEEK HEAD Seeking $50,000 death of their father Margaret Rumbould, seven and tively, through aitem Mrs. Adelia filed suit against ka & Santa Fe r Rumbould was 10, two miles southbound Santa Struck their auto killing Rumbould and two small objoy. The acciden distance from tha on a small lane ranch, where Mrs Of Rumbould, liv bould and Mrs. F for the day. All were killed tomobile complete. The action had which was much members of the ion of the supreme superior court, 17 attorneys for them that there can be tion. The clerk fees, there can be court costs in tha when the plaintiff "In Forma Paup they have no f prosecute the act Attorneys must pensation, also case declares, no contingent fee. Opposing this view, however, Fred M. West, a member of the Fullerton chamber, said he was in favor of additional harbor development and could see no reason why the entire county should not support the proposed bond issue. "I have always been in favor of improving the harbor," West declared, "and I am unable to understand why any section of the county should oppose a project that will be for the betterment of all concerned." C. C. Chapman, Fullerton millionaire, said: "I have been away and am not in close touch with recent developments at home. I am unable to say, of course, what prompted the chamber directors to take their stand. "My personal feeling is, however, that, while the harbor will be very useful, additional development should be done by the government. I do not care to discuss the bond proposal until I have had opportunity to investigate the matter. When they asked us to vote for the $500,000 they said that would be all that would be needed. I knew that was not so." R. T. Davies, prominent rancher and member of the chamber, said: "I was not present when the chamber passed a resolution opposing the bond issue, but I think that further work at the harbor is very necessary. This would be of benefit to the whole county. I am not opposed to a bond issue." C. S. Chapman, son of C. C. Chapman, made this statement: "I do not agree with the view, held by some, that commercial development of the harbor will prove a boon for the entire county. "It may be possible to make Newport a great harbor for pleasure purposes, but for all necessary commercial purposes, San Pedro, already developed, is all northern Orange county needs in the way of harbor shipping facilities." William J. Wickersheim, prominent Fullerton merchant, said he was not opposed to harbor development, but expressed doubt as to the best means of accomplishing this result. "I have been in favor of further development,' Wickersheim said, "but at this time I am not prepared to say Gas pressure on Signal Hill has been a troublesome factor. The surplus, amounting daily to so many millions of cubic feet that they cannot be counted, has been blown into the air. It is claimed that the condition can not be controlled; and yet in other states reasonable conservation is enforced by legislation. Timely warning has been voiced by the state oil and gas inspector by an address before the petroleum engineers of Long Beach. He states that when the gas flow is exhausted oil production will cease, no matter how much oil there may be at depths of from 3000 to 6000 feet. Pumps can not lift it that distance, without the aid of gas. As owners of several hundred acres of municipal oil land the people of Long Beach are vitally interested in this subject. As possible owners of a municipal gas distribution plant, they have a further deep concern. As a consumer of natural gas, every resident of Long Beach has a direct, personal relation to the supply, whether it is retailed by public utility corporation or under public ownership and control. That there is no immediate danger of serious curtailment must be believed from the strikes made in new locations, and by deepening old wells. This, however, does not excuse wantonness. When oil men are convinced that gas conservation means money in their pockets, serious efforts will be made to check surplus flow. A certain large amount must be continually issuing from the wells in order to maintain oil production; but beyond that point, the endeavor should be to prevent loss. The gas that is required for lifting purposes, morover, should be utilized so far as possible, after its first duty is done. The service which Inspector J. B. Case is rendering in an attempt to correct an apparent abuse with natural resources should bring the desired results. STANDARD LEASING LAND IN OLIVE VICINITY Company Wants 2000 Acres In That Neighborhood Representatives of the Standard Oil company are obtaining oil leases on social purposes, San Pedro, already developed, is all northern Orange county needs in the way of harbor shipping facilities." William J. Wickersheim, prominent Fullerton merchant, said he was not opposed to harbor development, but expressed doubt as to the best means of accomplishing this result. "I have been in favor of further development," Wickersheim said, "but at this time I am not prepared to say what course should be followed in this development—whether by another bond issue or by direct taxation. "In most matters of this kind, I have been inclined to favor direct taxation. I am still of the opinion that the harbor should be developed for the benefit of the entire county." Sam Kraemer, millionaire oil magnate, declared: "The resolution of the chamber speaks for itself." When asked if he approved of this action, Kraemer added: "Yes, I am in favor of the action taken by the chamber." Aside from explaining that the action of the chamber was taken after a canvass had been made, G. A. Raymer, secretary of the Fullerton chamber of commerce, declined to comment upon the resolution ordered broadcast by the chamber directors. This resolution, in part, reads as follows: "It is purely a local enterprise, and we do not believe in such expenditure of the taxpayers' money." DREDGING AT NEWPORT Actual dredging operations on the Parkinson fill will begin within the next ten days it was stated definitely by George T Peabody, representative of the concern. Three-quarters of a mile of dike has already been erected, enough to proceed with the work, Mr Peabody said. "The work with the dredge has case is rendering in an attempt to correct an apparent abuse with natural resources should bring the desired results. STANDARD LEASING LAND IN OLIVE VICINITY Company Wants 2000 Acres in That Neighborhood Representatives of the Standard Oil company are obtaining oil leases on 2000 acres of land at Olive, leasing property on both sides of the river, according to a statement to Miss Justice Whitney, county recorder by a representative of the firm. Large numbers of leases on property in that district are rolling into the recorder's office daily in such an unusual number that it caused the official's inquiry. It is said that the Standard Oil geologists hope to find a pocket of oil like the Santa Fe Springs field at Olive. The district is located directly between the Richfield and Huntington Beach fields, the same as the Santa Fe Springs field is between Whittier and Signal Hill districts. By that same peculiar formation the Standard is said to anticipate finding oil near Olive. If the Standard's custom is followed that concern will obtain a large number of leases on a small cash payment and royalty consideration and then put down test wells at favorable locations. The statement by the recorder caused considerable interest among business men and county officials who have become interested in the oil development of the county. While the project is considered simply an experiment, the fact that the Standard is leasing so much acreage is taken as an indication that there is faith in the prospects of the field. With the finding of oil at Newport the theory that there is no oil south Approximately is being spent ments now under Beach. The biggest size of new buildings is the grammar school children of Huntley is to cost $250,000 work comes under buildings. Business block importance in this work underway. Beach Investment old buildings free breaking ground its $100,000 business on Fifth street at Apartment house by the $30,000 apt built by Mr. and M Angeles, on Ocean Bungalow court which will completed. Seven oil now being built struction of about are repairs and re garages and small under way that red cost of about mount of the costs now under way from the books o ment at the city It is from these assessor gets his ANAHEIM GAZETTE SEEK HEAVY DAMAGES Seeking $50,000 damages for the death of their father, Roy Rumbould, Margaret Rumbould and Barbara Rumbould, seven and five years old, respectively, through their guardian ad litem, Mrs. Adelia Hemenway, have filed suit against the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad. Rumbould was killed Sunday, June 10, two miles south of El Toro when a southbound Santa Fe passenger train struck their automobile at a crossing, killing Rumbould, Mrs. Hazel Pomeroy and two small children of Mrs. Pomeroy. The accident happened a short distance from the San Diego highway on a small lane leading to the O'Neil ranch, where Mrs. Hemenway, mother of Rumbould, lived, and where Rumbould and Mrs. Pomeroy were visiting for the day. All were killed instantly and the automobile completely demolished. The action had a peculiar angle which was much discussed among the members of the bar. Under a decision of the supreme court, (Martin va. superior court, 176 Cal. Page 289), the attorneys for the two children pleaded that there can be no costs in the action. The clerk can charge no filing fees, there can be no jury fees or other court costs in the opinion of the court, when the plaintiffs make an affidavit "In Forma Pauperis" showing that they have no funds with which to prosecute the action. Attorneys must serve without compensation, also, the attorney in the case declares, not even receiving a contingent fee. The case is the first extent, at least and it is safe to estimate that the costs stated in the permits are not above the actual cost. There is sufficient building in sight in Huntington Beach to insure plenty of work for the men of the various building trades now employed for some time to come. A Masonic temple, a home for the American Legion, a business block on Fifth street, are some of the construction jobs which are expected to materialize in the near future. The biggest construction job coming up, however, is the extension of the municipal pier which it is estimated will cost over $100,000 and possible $150,000. With work now under way and work outlined for the near future, building conditions look favorable for the city. There are several duplex rent cottages., one or two bungalow courts and apartment houses in prospect which are being contemplated by private owners, but which have as yet not reached the point where architects' plans have been adopted or the building permits applied for. TRANSPORTATION INVESTIGATION A comprehensive investigation of all factors bearing on adequate transportation of agricultural products by rail and boat has just been started by the department of commerce under the personal supervision of Herbert C. Hoover. The personnel of the staff which will tackle the problem is almost complete, and the work has already begun. This investigation is being undertaken as a result of a request from a special transportation committee appointed by President George E. Farman, of the agricultural legislative committee, at the suggestion of Ralph P. Merritt, managing director of the Sun-Maid raisin growers. At a recent meeting with Secretary Hoover in San Francisco, the policies of the investigation were outlined and it was decided it should embrace the entire Pacific coast. Following the meeting Merritt, who is chairman of the committee, said: "The farmers again face serious transportation difficulties similar to those suffered in recent years, and the future is uncertain. It is important that the farmers, the business men, the carriers, and in fact everyone should know as nearly as possible just what is the future prospect of getting agricultural products to market promptly, and this is what we hope to accomplish by the investigation which is now under way." MORE OIL WELLS AT NEWPORT While the Fulkerson oil well, near the Santa Ana river bridge, is not producing at present on account of lack of pipe, the owners are very much encouraged over oil prospects and will sink other wells. Just across the highway, about 1000 feet, a water well rig has been installed which has a capacity of about 1000 feet depth, and it is believed this will bring in another asphaltum well, the product of which has as much value as oil. Other parties owning land in that section of town are preparing to sink a well to a considerable depth, and it is believed that the district will develop a field more limited, but as good as Huntington Beach. A standard rig will be used for this well and others will be commenced immediately if oil is found. MAY STUDY GERMAN NEWPORT WILL CELEBRATE A gigantic celebration is being backed by the Newport Harbor chamber of commerce in celebration of the seventeenth birthday of the city of Newport, founded in 1906, and also in celebration of recent civic improvements consisting of paving and the laying of an improved sewerage system. At a meeting of members of the chamber of commerce in the Newport Yacht club, plans for the city and county wide celebration were discussed and Joseph Beek, chairman of the entertainment committee of the harbor commission, was appointed to appear before the board of trustees next Monday night and propose tentative plans for the celebration. Clyde Bishop, of Santa Ana, was the first city attorney ff Newport and he still holds that position of honor. John McNabb was the first water superintendent of the city, and he too holds the same position. Both men will be active in the affair that will mark the growing success of Newport. Another man of prominence who will be among the leaders in the fiesta will be George C. Peabody, the first member of the board of trustees. It was further decided that the harbor chamber of commerce will assist in the Carnival of Light to be held in Balboa on the 25th. Joseph Beek will recommend at a meeting of the board of trustees next Monday evening that the said board appropriate $250 from the advertising fund to help promote the carnival. OIL TOWN BOOMING department of commerce under the personal supervision of Herbert C. Hoover. The personnel of the staff which will tackle the problem is almost complete, and the work has already begun. This investigation is being undertaken as a result of a request from a special transportation committee appointed by President George E. Farrell. MAY STUDY GERMAN The following resolution was adopted by the state board of education at its last meeting: "Whereas, the high school principals convention after thorough discussion has recommended to this board that courses in the study of German be permitted hereafter in the high schools of this state; therefore, be it "Resolved, that the action of this board heretofore taken refusing approval of high school courses including the study of German be and the same is hereby rescinded." "Please reserve the wee kbeginning October 15," the bulletin said, "for the annual convention of county and city superintendents. The place of the convention will be announced later." SOLID CO In Summer as We Cook your meals, do your summer canning or baking weather. You can accomplish this by using a Direct Action range is the one requiring no pre-heating, thereby keeping your kitchen us give you a canning chart Free and explain how to use it. If you are going to build be sure to come in any of the following appliances which are on display. OIL TOWN BOOMING Approximately half a million dollars is being spent in building improvements now under way in Huntington Beach. The biggest single item in the list of new buildings not yet completed is the grammar school for the school children of Huntington Beach, which is to cost $250,000. This construction work comes under the list of public buildings. Business blocks figure as next in importance in the list of construction work underway. The Huntington Beach Investment company is moving old buildings from the site and is breaking ground for the foundation of its $100,000 business sand theatre block on Fifth street at Walnut. Apartment houses are represented by the $30,000 apartment house being built by Mr. and Mrs. Grunwald, of Los Angeles, on Ocean avenue. Bungalow courts are under construction which will cost $20,000 when completed. Seven oil rigs in the field are now being built at a total cost of construction of about $20,000 and there are repairs and remodeling jobs, small garages and small jobs of all classes under way that represent an estimated cost of about $50,000. The statement of the costs of construction jobs now under way in the city is taken from the books of the building department at the city hall. It is from these permits that the tax assessor gets his valuations to some Federal Thermo Storage Pacific Gas Radiators Pacific Gas Steam Radiators Pacific Unit Furnaces Pacific Floor Furnaces Direct Action Ranges We can gladly refer you to mrny satisfied customer Garden Grove, Placentia, or in fact MODERN GAS 133 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cal, California Theatre ANAHEIM Thursday, August 9 VAUDEVILLE “The Girl Who Came Back” Friday and Saturday, Aug. 10-11 Dorothy Phillips in “The White Frontier” Leather Pushers. Int. 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