anaheim-gazette 1925-04-30

OLD GLORY AGAIN FLUTTERING FROM APEX OF MUNICIPAL POLE Alexander Pole Restored to Its Old Place at Center and Los Angeles Streets, Surmounted by an Eagle Presented by W. H. Kennedy Great was the astonishment of the downtown commercial and professional people, when they reached their respective places of business Friday morning, to find the long-lost flagpole once again firmly planted in the pavement at the Center and Los Angeles street intersection, and Old Glory proudly fluttering in the breeze from its apex. The pole, which for many years had marked the central point of the city, and had become a time-honored landmark, was surreptitiously removed between the hours of closing and the hours of opening on two days several weeks ago, and it just as mysteriously reappeared. It was cut down by the last administration and buried under the grandstand at the city park. It was resurrected by the new government and restored to the spot where it rightfully belongs, in the heart of the city. But it has come back with an added feature, which enhances its significance. It is surmounted by a golden eagle. This proud bird, emblem of the United States and always asso- BETTER NOT RELY ON MOTHER NATURE Citizens Must Take Steps to Provide Ample Water Supply For four years the rainfall has been below normal in Southern California; in fact, the precipitation has been of such small quantity as to alarm certain people who have lived in this section for any great length of time. Men who till the soil and look to nature to supply necessary moisture for their cereal crops are perplexed about the shortage of rain. The grain and pasturage men are being hard hit, to say the least. Many of them are now beginning to think farming is quite a game of chance. The man who owns 50 acres of land and who can provide water by means of a pumping plant for his acreage is in a position to withstand this mysterious drought, but even so, his endeavors to raise the water will be difficult by the fact of the uncertainty of nature to send the usual rainfall to replenish the underground supply. This is not mentioned in any way to become pessimistic, but to impress upon the man who sows to be better prepared to fight his battle, and not depend too much upon nature's whims. People have been too confident in their expectations to sit idly by and wait for moisture from above. Means must be provided to store up the water that runs to waste, and this cannot be better done than building check dams in the Santa Ana river. Locally, the people of Anaheim should provide more water for domestic use, as the constantly increasing population will demand an additional supply. Right now the city should lay plans to erect another plant cast of town to provide water for the future, thereby gaining the natural gravity. A grand idea would be to secure a site for a reservoir up in the Olive hills. This may seem like a dream, but, nevertheless, it would not be amiss for the public-spirited citizens to think seriously of something along this line to insure a safe supply of the life-giving fluid, for the day is not far distant when water will be king. The excuse given for its removal was that it was a nuisance and obstructed traffic. As it stood in the center of the two streets, on a spot which is considered no thoroughfare to motorists, it is difficult to understand how it could interfere with traffic. The motorist who drove over that spot was not only violating the law, but was endangering the lives of himself and other drivers. The flagpole was recognized as a protection to traffic at that busy intersection. But it has come back with a beautiful golden eagle perched triumphantly on the golden ball at the top, Mr. Kennedy ransacked Los Angeles in search of an eagle, but failed to find one. Then from a catalog issued by a San Francisco firm of metal workers, he and City Manager Price selected a bird. It is the typical American eagle, measuring two and one-half feet across its wings. It is built of indestructible zinc, and covered with gold leaf. Shortly after the pole was removed, two petitions signed by more than a thousand citizens were presented to the council, praying for the restoration of the flag. They were contentiously laid aside, but the new board unearth them and granted the prayer. The pole would have been replaced weeks ago, but the San Francisco firm was dilatory in sending down the eagle. Scores of people on the street at 7 o'clock Friday morning doffed their hats as the Star Spangled Banner was run up to the top of the standard. Our hat is also off to W. E. Alexander, W. H. Kennedy and General J. O. Royer, donors of the pole, the eagle and the flag. On June 20 the farm bureau will hold a regional meet at Keough's Hot Spring, Inyo county. HIGHEST ACRE RETURN FOR 1924 HARVEST Estimated returns per acre of crop land in the eleven states in 1923 and 1924 are shown in the following table, prepared from reports of the United States Department of Agriculture: | Year | Acre | Income | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1923 | $61.57 | $58.86 | | 1924 | $63.25 | $85.14 | | 1925 | $19.78 | $18.12 | | 1926 | $27.40 | $29.85 | | 1927 | $13.36 | $18.20 | | 1928 | $20.62 | $27.27 | | 1929 | $23.37 | $26.29 | | 1930 | $26.70 | $23.90 | | 1931 | $30.14 | $37.87 | | 1932 | $33.08 | $31.32 | | 1933 | $17.01 | $16.40 | The states of the Pacific Slope, as a group, also ranked far ahead of the rest of the country in per capita value of agricultural output and in average value per farm. For each man, woman and child in the 11 states west of the Rockies farm crops valued at $120.35 were harvested in 1924; for the United States as a whole the figure was $90.73. It is reported that Bryan is contemplating running for the United States Senate from Florida. Which goes to show that if he can't live at one end of Pennsylvania avenue he is willing to try the other. The Anaheim Kite spirit last Tu host to a number high school. After at the Elks' club order, Homer Amor vote of appreciative city council became of the city heartily approved. After funcheon musical part of with Robert Tho boy and piano play orchestra, rendering syncopation numbed by a solo who was accompany Mrs. Nunn, on the Sweeney, our loc gave a special nu... NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 30, 1925 MERMAIDS WILL SPORT ON BALBOA SANDS PLANS for the largest bathing parade ever held in Orange county are being laid in Balboa by Mrs. W. A. Osgood, better known as Madame E. LaRue, who has been in charge of the affair there for the past several years. The parade will be held May 21. The list of prizes this year is headed by an opportunity in motion pictures by the Vitagraph company, who will give the winner a screen test. A number of motion picture stars have been secured by Madame LaRue to act as judges of the event. Numerous other prizes will be awarded. It is expected that nearly 100 girls will enter in the parade. For the first time in the history of the annual bathing parade at Balboa Madame LaRue is sending invitations to all cities in Southern California, asking that the Chambers of Commerce select a girl in their respective cities to represent the town. Following the bathing parade, a gigantic program is being planned for the entertainment of the visitors which will be concluded with a fashion show and ball at the Balboa. WHEATLEY ENDS HIS CAREER IN THE PEN FICTITIOUS CHECK PASSED ON SANTA ANA BANK PROVED HIS WATERLOO Newspaper Man With Spectacular Criminal Record Finally Brought to Bay—Cashed Worthless Check for $6300 Two Days After Two Criminal Charges Against Him Had Been Dismissed—Plead Guilty to Charge and Asked That Full Sentence of 14 Years Be Given Him. The criminal career of Charles B. Wheatley, former newspaper man and at one time editor of an Anaheim daily paper, was brought to a close Monday, when Judge Drumm handed him an indeterminate sentence of from one to fourteen years in Folsom penitentiary for attempted fraud on the First National Bank of Santa Ana. ORANGE COUNTY PARK WILL NOT BE CLOSED FEARS that it would be necessary to close Orange County Park this summer, because of limited water supply available there were somewhat dispersed Monday, when it was reported that water had been reached in the new well being dug at the resort. A four-day test, according to Leon O. Whitsell, county supervisor in charge of park improvements, has proved that the well will produce 100 gallons a minute. The water, although bearing gravel, was struck at a depth of 25 feet. "Although the public will have to use discretion in consuming the water," declared Mr. Whitsell, "the county park will not close this summer as had been threatened because of inadequate water." Installation of pumping equipment in the new well, which is located in a spring near the park custodian's home, will commence immediately after tests by the county health department, to determine whether the water is fit for drinking purposes, have been made. The tests will be concluded next week. Arrival of a shipment of pine also is awaited. For the first time in the history of the annual bathing parade at Balboa Madame LaRue is sending invitations to all cities in Southern California, asking that the Chambers of Commerce select a girl in their respective cities to represent the town. Following the bathing parade, a gigantic program is being planned for the entertainment of the visitors which will be concluded with a fashion show and ball at the Balboa pavilion. Sergeant Bouldin Calls His Bluff Man With Grievance Gets Satisfaction at Police Headquarters There is a story told at the city hall to the effect that a gentleman with a grievance dashed into police headquarters last Friday and demanded immediate redress and satisfaction. He was doubly aggrieved—first, because he was an ardent supporter of the late administration and didn’t believe the present government could do anything right; secondly, because his car has been bumped into by a reckless driver and the punishment meted to him was not adequate to the offense, in his estimation. In wrathful language he proceeded to unburden himself to Desk Sergeant Bouldin, and the placid officer gave a respectful ear to his complaint, until he finally used an expression that is usually considered in declaration of war. Then Sergeant Bouldin rose up, snatched the glasses off the nose of the irate gentleman and gave him a swat on the starboard jaw that landed him in a promiscuous heap in a corner. After the stars quit dancing before his eyes and strength returned to his limbs, the belligerent gentleman rose up, gathered up his belongings—his glasses, his hat and his scattered wits—and beat it, firmly convinced that police headquarters is not a healthy place in which to start a row. The irate gentleman undoubtedly has a better opinion of the present city government than he entertained some days ago. Local Kiwanians Observe Boys’ Week Dismissed—Plead Guilty to Charge and Asked That Full Sentence of 14 Years Be Given Him. The criminal career of Charles B. Wheatley, former newspaper man and at one time editor of an Anaheim daily paper, was brought to a close Monday, when Judge Drumm handed him an indeterminate sentence of from one to fourteen years in Folsom penitentiary for attempted fraud on the First National Bank of Santa Ana. Several months ago Wheatley attempted to cash a forged warrant for $5300 at the county treasurer’s office. The young lady, acting as cashier, detected that he was wearing a false board, and refused to cash the warrant. Some time later, in his capacity as a newspaper man and writer, he gained admittance behind the screen in Treasurer Joplin’s office and, being left alone for a moment, pocketed a package containing $10,000 in currency. Eventually he was arrested, charged with both these crimes, but last Monday both cases were dismissed by the district attorney on the ground that sufficient evidence to convict could not be procured. It is understood that Wheatley returned the $10,000 to Treasurer Joplin. Two days alter he presented a check at the First National Bank in Santa Ana for $6300, drawn on the First National Bank of Los Angeles, and signed by H. W. Waters. How he managed to hypnotize the teller is a mystery, but the check was accepted and a deposit slip was given him. He asked for $2500 in cash, as he wanted to pay a note at another department. At the note department he displayed his deposit slip and wrote a check for the $2500 note, then disappeared with the $2500 in cash. An hour later the bank discoveried the fraud, and all the officers in Orange county were on his trail. Wheatley was run down and taken into custody by officers Saturday, while standing on the pier at Los Alamitos bay, waiting for a boat to take him out into the pathway of passing steamers, where he expected to be picked up by a ship that would carry him far away. When apprehended he showed signs of a disordered mind, but the officers believed he was feigning insanity. When arranged before Judge Drumm Monday, there was no doubt in the minds of all who saw him that he had collapsed physically, if not mentally. All Spaces Taken For Orange Show Thousands of Dollars Will Be Spent on Beautiful Feature Displays With the exception of a few vacant spots in the automobile test, all the spaces in the orange show have been taken, Director Herman Stern reported yesterday. There has been an overwhelming demand for booths and concessions, and many persons who came too late were of necessity, denied. The 12 places for feature displays have been snapped up. Applications were received from municipalities, chambers of commerce, packing houses, societies and civic bodies, and the fortunate ones who applied before the lists closed are vying with each other in an endeavor to capture the first prize. Thousands of dollars will be spent on these features, which will undoubtedly outclass anything that has been shown heretofore in this or any other exhibition. Work is progressing on the triumphal archway entrance to the grounds on La Palma avenue, and poles for the huge tents have been planted. Within a short time the great canvases will be stretched, and the work of decorating and installing the exhibits will begin. The total value of the show, including the exhibits, will be over half a million dollars. Anaheim will be a blaze of color within a few days, after the street decorators have completed their jobs, and Old Glory and the carnival flags are in place. Father Ricard Talks About the Weather Local Kiwanians Observe Boys' Week The Anaheim Kiwanis Club showed its spirit last Tuesday, when it was host to a number of boys from the high school. After the meeting, held at the Elks' clubhouse, was called to order, Homer Ames suggested that a vote of appreciation be sent to the city council because of the restoration of the city flagpole. This was heartily approved by the members. After luncheon was served, the musical part of the program opened with Robert Thompson, high school boy and piano player for Martin's jazz orchestra, rendering a peppy 10-minute syncopation number. This was followed by a solo by Oliver Edwards, who was accompanied by his teacher, Mrs. Nunn, on the piano. Lawrence Sweeney, our local basketball flash, gave a special number. Warren Ashleigh presented three of his Hi-Y boys, who all gave short talks. Allen Goddard took for his topic, "Why a Young Man Should Deliver." He was followed by Francis Bode, the high school student body president, whose subject was, "What a Young Man Can Expect From His Father." The last speaker, Edwin Beebe, flash of the Anaheim football team, revealed to the club members "What a Young Man Can Expect From the Business Man." At the termination of the program tickets for the "Prince of Pilsen" were distributed. This is a musical comedy to be presented Thursday evening at the local high school. A Canadian who took a couple of drinks of red liquor in Montreal woke up to find himself on a ship going through the Panama canal. But he ought to be thankful that he woke up at all. San Bernardino county will, on May 5, vote on a bond issue of $450,000 for a new courthouse. Father Ricard Talks About the Weather Father Jerome Ricard, the famous weather prophot of Santa Clara college was an Anaheim visitor Monday, coming down to address the Rotary Club at its Monday luncheon. The subject of his address was his work at the college and his method of determining weather conditions. "I became interested in astronomy at Creighton university with Father Rigge," he told Rotarians, "and at Santa Clara I began an observatory in 1905. That year we bought a telescope from the Methodist college at Napa. It was not mounted until 1910; for we scarcely had money enough to buy it at that time, not to speak of mounting it. For seven years I studied general astronomy, but always was more interested in solar physics, sun spots particularly attracting my attention." Up to 1907 I noticed coincidences between the appearance and position of sun spots and the climatic conditions here on the coast. The undeniable connection was established by continued observation, and in 1914 I felt justified in formulating this law: Sun spots affect the earth's climatic-condition only when they are directly opposite the earth; that is, on sun's central meridian. Spots on the northern hemisphere of the sun cause storms or areas of low barometer, spots on the southern hemisphere cause areas of high barometer. "I compared 4000 weather maps half a million dollars. Anaheim will be a blaze of color within a few days, after the street decorators have completed their jobs, and Old Glory and the carnival flags are in place. Northern in What be if F pull together ment of ments call in Orange operation this gen the Gold natural manifold man to veritable are here hearted citizens this country any sect South be our mat which we seeker imposition logically ORNAMENTAL STREET LIGHTS ENDORSED BY CITY COUNCIL City Manager Price Instructed to Prepare Specifications for Extensions on Both Center and Los Angeles Streets—Palm Street Paving Discussed For several years extension of the ornamental lighting system has been under consideration, and at Thursday night's session the city council took definite steps to bring about this much-desired improvement. It is proposed to extend the system on North Los Angeles street to North street, and on South Los Angeles street to the city limits. On Center street the extension will be made on the east to Orange street, and on the west to Palm. The council decided to carry on with this proposition, and City Manager Price was instructed to prepare specifications. It is understood that a majority of the property owners along these throughfares desire the improvement, and it is not anticipated that there will be any interruption to the program as outlined. Eventually these lights will be extended to the city limits at both ends of these main thoroughfares. LOCAL STUDENTS IN MUSICAL CONTEST National Music Week to Be Celebrated by High and Grammar Schools National Music Week will be celebrated LOCAL STUDENTS IN MUSICAL CONTEST National Music Week to Be Celebrated by High and Grammar Schools National Music Week will be celebrated in Anaheim in an unusual manner this year, since the local school musicians will be offered an opportunity to compete for cash prizes given by Anaheim people. Friday, May 8, is the date set for the event. It will be held in the high school's beautiful auditorium, which will seat well over a thousand people. The contest will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be free to the public. This program is under the direction of Joshua Williams of the local high school. Under his leadership Community Music Night is already assured of success. Townpeople have taken up with the idea in a most gratifying manner and are supporting it by offering cash prizes, and the Kiwanis Club is offering a sweepstake prize cup. High School Students Best male vocal selection, first prize, $10; second, $5. Best female vocal selection, first prize, $10; second, $5. Best either piano selection, first prize, $10; second, $5. Best either violin selection, first prize, $10; second, $5. Best either any instrument, first prize, $10; second, $5. Best poster for Music Week, one prize only, $5. Grammar School Students Best male vocal selection, first prize, $5; second, $3. Best female vocal selection, first prize, $5; second, $3. Best either piano selection, first prize, $5; second, $3. Best either violin selection, first prize, $5; second, $3. All school students who are interested in this competition should send their names and a copy of the music to the secretary of the committee, Leona M. Steelhead, 825 North Palm street, Anaheim, not later than May 1. It is most important that the names and a copy of the selections be sent as soon as possible. Any one student may enter for as many prizes as they Dr. H. D. Newkirk addressed the board relative to paving on North Palm street. This is one of the units of the extensive paving program outlined by the board, and residents on that street are anxious for work to begin before the contract with Palm street, from Center to Cynress on the north and from Center to Broadway on the south, will be widened 10 feet, the ground sloped off property frontage on the west side. It is apparent now that before many years this will be a business thoroughfare, consequently it is deemed advisable to make the extension now, before business houses are erected. Ordinance No. 469, regulating traffic on Lincoln avenue, was adopted. This is an amendment to Ordinance No. 375, passed in April, 1920, and merely extends traffic laws beyond the original designated territory. Ordinance No. 469 also adds a section to Ordinance No. 375, making it unlawful for any person to drive an automobile on the streets without due caution relative to the life, limbs and property of other people. This is intended for the protection of pedestrians and for the purpose of curbing the exuberant drivers who, apparently, take delight in testing their driving powers by seeing how close they can come to a pedestrian without running him down. An ordinance prohibiting hot dog stands and other booths in the vicinity of the orange show was introduced, and will be adopted at the next meeting. This action was solicited by Capt. Herman Stern, director of the orange show, and is designed to protect the concessionalaires in the tents. Bids for the city printing for the coming year were opened, but action was deferred on them until the next meeting. Bids for advertising were submitted by The Gazette and Plain Dealer and for job work by The Gazette and Curran & Fulfer. sites. The United States government has already appropriated six and one-half million dollars for the improvement of the harbor at Long Beach and that city and Los Angeles will provide a like sum to make that harbor more threatened state water." TIME IS NOW RIPE FOR CO-OPERATION Northern Orange County Should Work in Unison for Advancement What a wonderful section this would be if Fullerton and Anaheim would pull together and strive for the betterment of their respective civic governments. Even go a step further and call in all the towns in northern Orange county, and let hearty cooperative energies be exerted to make this gem of counties the grandest in the Golden State of the West. The natural resources of this section are manifold and only await the hand of man to transform this locality into a veritable paradise. The opportunities are here, and all they need is whole-hearted friendship and goodwill citizens to assist nature in placing this county in the very forefront of any section in the West. Southern California is destined to be the playground of the world, and our matchless climate is the magnet which will draw the eastern home-seeker and monied investor. The section immediately west of Anaheim is logically located for many factory sites. The United States government has already appropriated six and one-half million dollars for the improvement of the harbor at Long Beach, and that city and Los Angeles will provide a like sum to make that harbor one of the best on the coast. The land lying between Garden Grove and Signal Hill will naturally be used for factory sites to act as feeders for the great business that will naturally follow in the wake of the harbor facilities that will be provided. All steam roads leading out of Los Angeles will, in the next few years, be electricized, and a number of changes are soon due to be made in the section west of here. It is reliably reported that the city of Stanton will be made a junction for electric cars, and the lines will be extended further west to connect with Long Beach and other sea coast towns. The electric line, it is said, will be extended into Anaheim, coming in on the Southern Pacific tracks from Stanton. These new improvements will mean much to Anaheim and northern Orange county. It would be well for our progressive citizens to be up with the lark and take advantage of the opportunities that are now here and work for the good of the city and environs. Let the people unite and help one another, and there is nothing that can stop them in their one-ward march of progress. This section has a bright future and the people now here should co-operate, put their shoulders to the wheel of progress and make two blades of grass grow where only one grew before.