anaheim-gazette 1930-03-27

Read it in the Gazette ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL SEVEN-TWO VOLUME LX TRUSTEE CANDIDATE HISTORY OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Development and Growth of Educational System During 69 Years, from 1859 to 1928 Miss Elenora Alice Parker has written a comprehensive and carefully compiled historical sketch of the development and growth of the city's public school system, beginning with the assembling of the initial class of nine pupils in 1859 and continuing down to within a period less than two years ago. The work is a labor of love on her part and it brings to her the gratitude of the entire community for the years of patient endeavor necessary to its preparation and preliminary to its publication. Much of the matter contained in its pages has never appeared in print, and serves to bring to one's recollection things years ago forgotten, but which now stand out clear in the memory. She has spent much time going over school records in this and Los Angeles county, in perusing files of this newspaper going back for sixty years, and in interviewing descendants of Ploneers yet alive, some of whom attended the original school. Growth of the Anaheim Schools. 1859—1928." The author has endeavored to give a clear and accurate account of the most important events connected with the history of our schools and to show the wonderful advancement made as the educational ideas have changed. Only such references to individuals and local conditions have been made, that will aid the reader in understanding the difficulties encountered by those upon whom the responsibilities of educating our children rested. In compiling this history I have consulted both the Los Angeles County and Orange County records, as well as the local school records; histories, the Anaheim Gazette, newspapers, and a large collection of materials carefully preserved by my precious mother—Barbara K. Parker. I have spoken with a large number of persons who attended our early schools, including two a labor of love on her part and it brings to her the gratitude of the entire community for the years of patient endeavor necessary to its preparation and preliminary to its publication. Much of the matter contained in its pages has never appeared in print, and serves to bring to one's recollection things years ago forgetten, but which now stand out clear in the memory. She has spent much time going over school records in this and Los Angeles county, in perusing files of this newspaper going back for sixty years, and in interviewing descendants of Ploneers yet alive, some of whom attended the original school, and all giving facts which add to the value and the interest of the undertaking. A fire which partially destroyed Central Grammar school in 1898 and consumed all school records going back to the beginning added greatly to the task of presenting these facts to the people. She was for a number of years engaged as teacher here, and her talents as a graceful writer fit her admirably for the task in hand. The book is dedicated in loving remembrance to her mother, Mrs. Barbara Kraemer Parker, herself one of the early Ploneers'. It is a far cry to the time of the coming of the original Ploneers who, seeing the snows on the distant peaks of the coast range, decided that here would they henceforth abide, for they knew that melting snows meant water for irrigation and that by this means the arid wastes of fertile land would be transformed from the desert and be made to blossom as the rose. What this hardy band of adventurers did has been followed many times by others, until millions of people now reside in these southern counties which will one day perchance be the most populous region on earth. They saw here that the azure sky above them was forever blue and that soft winds blew in from the sea. The region, though a desert, seemed to them to be a Paradise in the making and that irrigation would unlock the treasures bound deep in the soil. One of their first accomplishments was the THE LANGENBERGER BUILDING ence as I received both my Elementary and High School education in our schools and later returned as a teacher, in which capacity I served for eighteen years. A lamentable fact is that all local school records prior to 1898 were destroyed in the fire at Central School. Subsequent records up to September, 1905 have been lost in some unaccount- wastes of fertile land would be transformed from the desert and be made to blossom as the rose. What this hardy band of adventurers did has been followed many times by others, until millions of people now reside in these southern counties which will one day perchance be the most populous region on earth. They saw here that the azure sky above them was forever blue and that soft winds blew in from the sea. The region, though a desert, seemed to them to be a Paradise in the making and that irrigation would unlock the treasures bound deep in the soil. One of their first accomplishments was the erection of a large adobe school which was washed down and ruined by the great flood of 1862. How they struggled during these first years of their residence here, how they battled valiantly against almost insuperable obstacles is here very tersely told. We commend her work to the careful perusal of our readers. On this page is presented a photograph of the Langenberger building which stood in the center of the colony in a room of which upstairs studies were resumed following the destruction of the school building on Elm Street in the flood already referred to. The figures on the balcony are those of Mr. Langenberger and his two daughters, Mrs. Halberstadt and Mrs. Knox. Both yet alive in Los Angeles and both reigning belles in the early days of the colony. Below are a number of residents, one of whom is Fred Langenberger, son of the owner of the building. On this page also appears a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kuelp, Mr. Kuelp was the first school teacher in the colony. Mrs. Kuelp gave lessons in German and music. The photograph was taken in San Francisco in 1854. We shall reprint the work serially, and it will appear from week to week. We quote the foreword and present herewith the first installment: Foreword Having been asked to prepare a paper dealing with the early history of the Anaheim schools, about seven years ago the writer found some very interesting things awaiting her, so decided to investigate further, as opportunity permitted. Out of this effort, and because of a more recent request for an article on this subject, has grown the "History of the Development and MR. AND MRS. F. W. KUELP Mr. Kuelp Was the First School Master in Anaheim able manner. The High School records dealing with the period beginning in 1910, at the formation of the Anaheim Union High School, up to 1916 also have been lost. All summaries of the annual reports of the districts in Los Angeles (Continued on Page 3) Retail Credit Men Will Meet in April Merchants and retail credit men of Anaheim and Northern Orange county this week received notice that the California Conference of Retail Credit Grantors and Credit Men will be held at the Blittmore Hotel, Los Angeles, April 25 and 26. Among problems to be considered will be discussion of proposal to add interest to all past-due accounts, as well as topics of interest to every retail credit store. W. L. Currie, manager of the Northern Orange County Credit Association, plans to attend the two-day session. Directors of the group may also attend; as well as business leaders of this community. Two garages, Alsip, at 515 Zeyt to Mrs. F. C. B. were almost to at 1 o'clock Tuesday fire cannot be observed unless stood only it is thought that thrown among may have started. The fire or promptly to a car who discovered its communication The loss is east at not more than NAHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 27, 1930 CANDIDATES ALL ANNOUNCED ANHAEIM VOTERS INTERESTED IN ELECTION REGISTRATION SHOWS INCREASE OVER THAT FOR SPRING ELECTION, 1928 Rush of Citizens to Qualify During Last Week Books Were Open; Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange All Show Substantial Gains; Santa Ana's Figures Not Given as That City Does Not Vote. Anaheim Club Will Sponsor Election Talk A school of political science has been voted into the activities of the Business and Professional Women's club. The club will sponsor lectures, strictly non-partisan, giving both sides of facts concerning situations preceding elections, civic, state and national. One of the first lectures sponsored by the school of political science will be given at the regular meeting his Thursday evening at 6:30 o'clock in the Elks clubhouse. The club believes it to be of importance that an informed vote should be polled at all elections. Jimmy Heffron is to present the leading political facts in Anaheim leading up too the election in April. CLEAR-CUT ISSUE IN THE CITY ELECTION CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE BONE OF CONTENTION BETWEEN VOTERS Citizens to Decide Whether or Not They Wish to Retain the Modern and Efficient Form of Government or to Revive the Old Haphazard System; Councilman Fred Koesel, Candidate for Re-Election, Makes a Statement. Ex-Irish Coach at Grid Banquet The heavy registration, figures of which are printed in another column of this paper, indicates that a large majority of the voters are deeply interested in the election. Rush of Citizens to Qualify During Last Week Books Were Open; Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange All Show Substantial Gains; Santa Ana's Figures Not Given as That City Does Not Vote. Up to the last week before closing of the registration books for the city election it looked like less than half the voters of the city would qualify as the totals at that time were in the neighborhood of 2000. The last week, however, the apathy and indifference disappeared and there was a rush by the citizens, men and women, to get their names on the great register. They apparently woke up to the realization that the city election was at hand, and that an important issue in which all were interested, would be decided by the voters. The dozen registration deputies in the city were kept pretty busy, and when the books of all the deputies were checked in County Clerk Backer office, they totaled up 4220. This is 236 over the total March registration of two years ago. Santa Ana does not vote in the April election, consequently its figures are not given, but the totals for the twelve other incorporated cities in the county is only slightly above that of two years ago. The three leading cities in this group—Anaheim, Fullerton, and Orange—all show substantial gains, while Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Brea, La Habra and Tustin all show losses. This is not because of decrease in population, but because the people in those towns are taking little interest in the spring election. Following is the registration of the twelve cities of the county that will hold their election on April 14: 1930 1928 Anaheim 4220 3984 Fullerton 3795 3624 Orange 3703 3524 Huntington Beach 1129 1691 Newport Beach 1085 1214 Laguna Beach 1014 887 Brea 808 866 La Habra 641 815 Seal Beach 574 463 Tustin 373 396 San Clemente 297 179 Placentia 294 272 Valencia Prices Look Favorable Miscellaneous Varieties Bring Good Return; Crop First Quality Price of miscellaneous varieties of oranges, most of which have been picked and shipped, indicates one of the best markets in years for the regular Valencia pack which begins within the next few weeks, H. W. Pierce, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange School coach gave a short talk, emphasizing the value of spring football practice. C. George Hodstrom, toastmaster of the affair introduced besides the principal speaker, Harry C. Arthur, Manager of the Fox theater and an ardent city booster; Joe Elliot and Harry Akerman, the hosts; James Heffron, Anaheim Bulletin sports editor, Paul Demaree and Frank Kellogg, high school coaches; "Tex" Middleton, city park club believes it to be of importance that an informed vote should be polluted at all elections. Jimmy Heffron is to present the leading political facts in Anaheim leading up too the election in April. Ex-Irish Coach at Grid Banquet Tom Leib, Now of Loyola, Speaker at High School Affair Speaking at the Anaheim High School football banquet held last Friday in the Elks Clubhouse, Tom Leib, 1929 assistant coach of the Rochne Ramblers from Notre Dame, and now head football mentor at Loyola University here in Southern California, addressed some three score high school grid prospects and city backers, made possible by the sponsoring of Joe Elliot and Harry Akerman, local gasolinists. Lieb who, doing the seasonal infirmities of Head Man Knute K. Rochne, led the Irish, and their national championship of last season displays how good his leading really was. He spoke on spring football at South Bend, where everyone plays, some groups playing in the style of the school's outstanding opponents. They don't mix work and play back there. Leib asserted. The Trojan-Irish game, admitted by Leib to be the game of Notre Dames' season, was partially reviewed by him to the interest of local fans. "When the Trojans came on the field last year in Chicago" Leib began, "they were grinding their teeth with rage, hungry for some meat. Well, we gave it to 'em; we put in the second team for Jones men to claw up." "Later on," he continued, "when we had a one-point lead, Carles was given orders to take the ball himself and have the whole team come and lay on him, so that S. C. wouldn't have much of a chance to recover." Ben Carpenter, head football coach at Anaheim, started the evening's speaking when he told his plans for the coming season, including the establishment of a summer camp at Redlands, where he was located before coming here. Bill Cook, present football coach at Santa Ana Junior College and a former quarterback on the S. C. varsity, spoke briefly. Cook, an Anaheim High graduate, will be remembered for his splendid coaching that carried J. C. team to a conference championship. Gerald "Tex" Oliver, Santa Ana-High School coach gave a short talk, emphasizing the value of spring football practice. C. George Hodstrom, toastmaster of the affair introduced besides the principal speaker, Harry C. Arthur, Manager of the Fox theater and an ardent city booster; Joe Elliot and Harry Akerman, the hosts; James Heffron, Anaheim Bulletin sports editor, Paul Demaree and Frank Kellogg, high school coaches; "Tex" Middleton, city park club believes it to be of importance that an informed vote should be polluted at all elections. Jimmy Heffron is to present the leading political facts in Anaheim leading up too the election in April. Citizens to Decide Whether or Not They Wish to Retain the Modern and Efficient Form of Government or to Revive the Old Haphazard System; Councilman Fred Koesel, Candidate for Re-Election, Makes a Statement. The heavy registration, figures of which are printed in another column of this paper, indicates that a large majority of the voters are deeply interested in the coming city election and it is their purpose to express their opinions at the polls on April 14. The issues between the two forces battling for control of the council are clear-cut. In fact the city manager form of government is the only issue. Those who oppose this system argue that the city manager is an expensive luxury and it would be an economical step to abolish the office; thus saving the money it costs to maintain it. The candidates who are running for councillmen on this ticket are W. P. Quarton, Geo. W. Bruns and Fred H. Garrison. The "Harmony Ticket," was put in the field by citizens who are convinced that our present system of municipal government is far superior to the hap-hazard system of former years, and their candidates are Fred Koesel, Leo J. Sheridan and M. W. Martenet, Jr. It is easy to line up voters against an administration on a charge of extravagance, and many people who heartened to off-repeated cry that the city manager was an unnecessary expense maintained by the council, failed think for themselves or investigate the matter before believing. It is much easier to let somebody else do the thinking for you. But many are now beginning to wonder whether it would be wise to discard our present efficient and economical form and return to the old system with the heads of various departments acting independently and without the cooperation of other departments. Naturally this entailed much confusion and unnecessary expense. Without a directing head to control them all these departments did not work in harmony. The opponents argue that the city manager form of government is extravagant and the council is squandering the taxpayers money by maintaining it. The history of Anaheim during the past five years is an answer to this statement. Glance back over this period and note the many beautiful costly but permanent improvements that have been made by the city. Anaheim has not only kept abreast of all other progressive cities but has surpassed them in many things, and it is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the Southland. While these things cost money it must be remembered that the money was not squandered but wisely invested and the things it purchased are the property of the people of Anaheim, now worth many times the investment. Furthermore, instead of increasing the burden of the taxpayers the council Look Favorable Miscellaneous Varieties Bring Good Return; Crop First Quality Price of miscellaneous varieties of oranges, most of which have been picked and shipped, indicates one of the best markets in years, for the regular Valencia pack which begins within the next few weeks, H. W. Pierce, manager of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association, announced this week. "Receipts for odd varieties certainly leads one to believe that the coming pack of Valencias will meet with a wonderful market." "Growers, by being patient and not shipping their fruit until it is ready to market, will realize more than to ship immature valencias, even though they be somewhat earlier than otherwise. There is very little competition for valencias this spring. The navels will be through by the middle of April, and there is no serious competition to worry about from other sources. "It is my observation this year that the sizes of valencias run larger than usual, and of first class quality. This indicates that gorwers will receive a better return per acre, even though, because of the larger sizes, less per box is received. The larger valencia will produce more boxes and hence greater return per acre." Two Garages Destroyed by Fire Two garages, one belonging to Evan Alsip, at 515 Zeyn street, and the other to Mrs. F. C. Benjamin at 521 Zeyn, were almost totally destroyed by fire at 1 o'clock Tuesday. The cause of the fire cannot be determined. The buildings stood only three feet apart, and it is thought that a cigarette carelessly thrown among leaves between the two may have started it. The fire department responded promptly to a call sent in by Mrs. Alsip, who discovered the blaze, and prevented its communicating with the residences. The loss is estimated by Chief Nyboe at not more than $600. Gerald "Tex" Oliver, Santa Ana-High School coach gave a short talk, emphasizing the value of spring football practice. C. George Hedstrom, toastmaster of the affair introduced besides the principal speaker, Harry C. Arthur, Manager of the Fox theater and an ardent city booster; Joe Elliot and Harry Ackerman, the hosts; James Heffron, Anaheim Bulletin sports editor, Paul Demaree and Frank Kellogg, high school coaches; "Tex" Middleton, city park director; J. A. Barker, school trustee; and D. W. Anderson, who was an athlete at De Pauw a few seasons ago. Two Santa Anna J. C. boys furnished the music for the occasion, Louis Romoff, violinist and William Motley, accompanist. Leslie Swope Enjoys Local Reminescences J. Leslie Swope, who was reared in Anaheim and now is associated with the West Coast-Hollywood Theatres, visited Anaheim Wednesday, attended business and renewed old acquaintances. While visiting in Frank Dyers' barber shop on North Los Angeles street he met an old friend, Oscar Hinz, and reminces for several hours. In the conversation Mr. Hinz recalled an article in the "Twenty-five Years Ago" column of the Gazette in which Mr. Swope, then a senior at Anaheim high school, won a race in an interscolastic track meet held at Claremont. Upon learning that the Gazette each week is printing the personal history of Orange county for the last three score years, he promptly visited the Gazette office and paid in advance for a two-year subscription in order to keep in touch with and reminisce through the "Days of Long Ago" columns. Quarters Remodeled C. J. Schweiss, manager of the Anaheim Cleaners and Dyers, states that remodeling of his establishment at 219 West Center street will be completed about April 1. The place has been kept open during alterations. Period and note the many beautiful costly but permanent improvements that have been made by the city. Anaheim has not only kept abreast of all other progressive cities but has surpassed them in many things, and it is known as one of the most beautiful cities in the Southland. While these things cost money it must be remembered that the money was not squandered but wisely invested and the things it purchased are the property of the people of Anaheim, now worth many times the investment. Furthermore, instead of increasing the burden of the taxpayers the council has been saving them money since the establishment of the present form. During the past five years the tax rate has been reduced three times and now there is only one city in the entire state of California that can boast a lower rate. One other point worth noting. The city government has been paying cash for its improvements out of money saved by economy, and at the present time there is a surplus of $150,000 in the treasury. Does this look like extravagance? Fred Koesel, only retiring member of the present council to stand for re-election, makes the following statement: To the Editor of the Gazette, Voters and Citizens:— As a member of the present City Council and the only member of that Council who seeks re-election, in justice to myself and the administration and for the information of the public, I feel it my duty to make a statement as regards the many rumors which are going the rounds. Reference has been made as to the City employing outside labor. There are only two men so employed living outside of the city limits, one of whom was obliged to move outside after being employed by the City, the other man was employed for the reason of being well fitted for the position he holds. Both men are well qualified for the positions they hold. In defense of the present Council as to forcing public improvements on the people without first obtaining the majority consent of those affected, I want to state that during my one and a half years on the council this has never been done without the majority consent. It has been intimated that the City Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 N. EMILY Number 26 UNICE PLATFORMS NOT ISSUE CITY ATION ER'S OFFICE CONTENTION VOTERS Whether or not to Retain the efficient Form of the System; Councels, Candidate, Makes a may be run on a cheaper basis (not more economical but cheaper). This, I admit, could be done. I do now and always have tried to practice economy but I believe a great deal of judgment should be practiced along with economy because after all the "dollar" is not the only and most upbuilding factor in making up a good community. The good Book says, "For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his soul?" It is necessary for a progressive city to have good churches, good schools, good library, good park and wholesome entertainment to help the young as well as the old appreciate and enjoy our city. The biggest issue seems to be that of the office of City Manager, but to my mind these other issues and problems concerning the welfare of our city are a great deal more important and more difficult to deal with and dispense with then the office of the City Manager. If it is thought best for the financial interest of the City to run without a City Manager it could be arranged without trouble or misunderstanding. In fact the present manager has expressed his willingness to resign if it is to the best interest of the city to abolish the office. As to my platform I do not wish to promise anything I could not carry out inasmuch as conditions may change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and we know they do change, and DEMANDS SHARE OF COLORADO ELECTRICITY CITY ASKS FOR 20,000 KILO-WAT HOURS FOR EACH 24 HOURS Adjourned Session of Council Will be Held Tonight to Select Delegates to a Meeting of Metropolitan Water District Representatives; Pacific Tel. and Tel. Co. Pays $1417 to the City Treasury. The city council, after completing its work Tuesday night adjourned until this evening when delegates will be appointed to attend the meeting of representatives of the Metropolitan Water The city council, after completing its work Tuesday night adjourned until this evening when delegates will be appointed to attend the meeting of representatives of the Metropolitan Water District at Los Angeles. Six per cent of the electric power to be generated by the Beulder dam will be apportioned among the cities of Southern California outside of Los Angeles, and a delegation of Anaheim city officials attended a meeting at Los Angeles Monday and put in a claim for 20,000 kilowat hours per day of this amount. Those attending this meeting were Mayor L. E. Miller, City Manager J. W. Price, Councilman W. D. Grafton and O. E. Steward, maintenance engineer for the outfall sewer. City Clerk Merritt was directed to advertise for bids for furnishing Anaheim with electric meters and transformers for the next year; the bids to be opened by council April 22, next. According to the resolution, through which the clerk was authorized to advertise for the bids, the meters and transformers are to be furnished on the basis of a contract amounting to between $1000 and $5000. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. reported, through its vice president, George J. Petty, that it had paid to the city treasurer $1417.20, this being two per cent of its earnings here during the fiscal year ending the last day of February. The company's total receipts in Anaheim during the year amounted to $70,859.93. Employment of R. F. Goudy, sewer expert, as an advisor in the operation of the joint outfall sewer which serves Anaheim and other towns and communities of this district, was authorized last night by the city council. According to Mayor L. E. Miller, Goudy's employment also has been authorized by other towns concerned and that he will conduct regular inspections each month to see that no sewage which might damage the system enters the pipes. Goudy's salary was stipulated at $62.50 a month. Of this amount 20 per cent is to be paid by each of the four cities involved, 5 per cent by each of the sanitary districts, according to agreement. The city of Santa Ana was authorized to make distribution of the charges according to schedule. Proposes Firing School Principal Letter from Prominent Local many beautiful improvements by the city. Anacept abreast of all cities but has surly things, and it is the most beautiful and. While these must be remembered was not squandered and the things the property of the now worth many head of increasing payers the council on money since the present form. years the tax rate three times and now in the entire state can boast a lower rent worth noticing. It has been payingments out of money and at the present sum of $150,000 in the retiring member will to stand for re-following state-Gazette. the present City member of that re-election, in just the administration of the public, make a statement rumors which are made as to the side labor. There no employed living permits, one of whom outside after being city, the other man the reason of being position he holds, qualified for the present Council as improvements on the obtaining the ma-ase affected. I want my one and a half fell this has never the majority consent. stated that the City accept these offices, if such be the wishes of the voters of this city, with open minds. The candidates on the opposition ticket have made their campaign issue anti-administration. A definite policy, a definite promise without further investigation. So for the benefit of the voters of this city the undersigned frankly state that they are going in with open minds and if, upon careful investigation and consideration, changes are deemed necessary they will be made, and our only campaign promise is to give to the citizens of this city the best and most economical government it is in our power to give them. And feeling that open-mindedness and harmony are the two things that this city needs far more than any "issue" we solicit your support. M. W. MARTENET, JR. LEO J. SHERIDAN Air Letter from Buenos Aires Mrs. A. A. Perdomo has just received a letter from her son, Dr. Clarence Perdomo, who is proprietor of a large dental establishment at Buenos Aires in South America. This is the first letter posted for airmail service in Argentina. It was twelve days enroute whereas by steamship the quickest time is nineteen days. Dr. Perdomo began his South American career at Lima, Peru, but after a few years practice there moved to Buenos Aires. He considered that city the most wonderful place in the world. He has a large patronage and is doing exceedingly well financially. Babe Ruth's salary question was settled without another Young conference. DO YOU WANT—? Some home-made cakes for your party; an opportunity for judicious investment; your present suit altered, mended or cleaned; to seel some poultry or rabbits, or a used tractor! Then see WANT ADS IN THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? four cities involved, 5 per cent by each of the sanitary districts, according to agreement. The city of Santa Ana was authorized to make distribution of the charges according to schedule. Proposes Firing School Principal Letter from Prominent Local Business Man Explains New Plan The following humorous letter, proposing the expansion of a proposed form of city government to high school affairs, has just been received by the Gazette from a well-known Anaheim business man: "To The Honorable Board of Trustees, "Anaheim Union High School: "Here's an idea—not original. Not even new. It is being urged by some people as a panacea for all imaginary troubles in the management of city affairs and I wonder. If it really has the merit claimed for it, why you could not appropriate it for the control of high school affairs. "It works like this—" "Fire the principal—he's unnecessary. He bosses the teachers and he costs a lot of money." "Then make each teacher head of his particular department, independent of any other teacher or department and responsible to nobody but the taxpayers." "Of course, it won't take you long to see how this simple plan would operate and I hope to hear of your prompt action in adopting it." "Should you wish any further information regarding the details, I would respectfully refer you to the sponsors of the idea for the control of city affairs, with the confidence that they can show you the many advantages of the plan. They have no doubt gone into details and will be glad to help you make any minor changes that would be required to fit the plan to the government of our school affairs." "No, no, you are under no obligations whatever—This is all in a spirit of helpfulness."