anaheim-gazette 1930-05-08

NEEDY AGED ASKED PENSIONS Many In State Submitting Their Claims for Assistance from Treasurer Needy aged of Orange county, of whom 130 have forwarded applications to the state division of aged, have had 11 of them approved, while one has been denied or automatically cancelled through death of the applicant. "In spite of the time and careful inspection necessary in judging every application," said Miss Esther De Turbeville, chief, "we have to date approved 1,358 of the 4,321 applications on file. Only 37 have been denied or cancelled." Los Angeles county has forwarded more applications than any other county—480, while Butte county applicants have been most favored so far with 142 of their pleas approved. "The outstanding feature in looking over these applications, all from people over 70 years of age," said Miss De Turbeville, "is the fact that although faced with permanent unemployment, they still complain that 'state aid is only necessary until I can find regular work.' Courage and optimism is an outstanding impression given while reading the petitions." Dramatic and interesting are a few of the applications wherein reports of physical condition are given. Here are a few of the answers: "Broken leg, arm and chest and generally allin." An old saw mill employee claims, "Shy of toes," while another who was a saw filer and mender of mowing machines says, "Only one finger left on each hand; one leg off at knee and other foot partly gone, but can walk well on crutches." Other complaints are: "Reumatism and the likes of that;" or "struck on the head with a 40-foot pipe, cracked my neck and sorter put my legs out of commission," while another cites a peculiar aliment which he calls, "heart affection." Each of these old men ended his plea with statements such as this: "I worked many years for a lumber company and could be useful yet, but I" The program and speakers are as follows: 10 A. M.—Meet at El Toro Warehouse. Introductory remarks by John Osterman. 10:10 A. M.—"The State Grain Program." J. Earl Coke, Extension Specialist in Agronomy, College of Agriculture. 10:40 A. M.—"Promising Grain Varieties at the University Farm," Mr. G. A. Wiebe, Division of Agronomy, University Farm. 11:00 A. M.—"Grain Diseases and How to Control Them." Dr. F. M. Briggs, Division of Agronomy, College of Agriculture. 11:30 A. M.—"How to Reduce Costs of Handling Grain." E. N. Bates, Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 12:10 P. M.—Lunch, El Toro Community Club House. 1:00 P. M.—"State Grain Marketing Program." Alex Johnson, Sec., California Farm Bureau Federation. 1:40 P. M.—Leave El Toro to inspect grain fields and variety test plots. This program will give you the best opportunity of the year to get in touch with what is going on in the grain world. All grain growers and friends of the industry are welcome. Noted Singers to be Heard in "Elijah" Lawrence Tibbett, outstanding baritone, is to sing the title role in a festival presentation of Mendelsohn's oratorio "Elijah" on Thursday evening, June 5th in the Shirline Auditorium, Los Angeles, during a one-week Semi-Centennial Celebration of the University of Southern California (May 29th to June 7th inclusive). Mr. Tibbett is an alumnus of Southern California; he received the honorary degree of master of music at the 1928 commencement. The Trojan university, which was founded fifty years ago, in 1880, is celebrating its golden anniversary this year by a series of special events. Lisa Roma is to render the soprano role in "Elijah," Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink the contralto part, Dr. Carl Omeron, tenor; and Master John Drury the (boy) soprano part, with Alexander Stewart of the College of Music of the University of Southern Edison Lodge for Bridesmaids. Students at High Compete for Prize Thomas A. Edison for a boy to train acessor and students school have been invited Public Instruction Week. This is the second test sponsored by the school student who four year technical the country's leading. One boy from each lectured and taken to West Orange. No expenses paid. The team determine the held. "This offers an opportunity to some California clared." He will have an ongoing Edison, andalth but one winner of the trip to the Edison lah an inspiration for e. "Recommendations faculties of state schools made. When the last state board of education boy from the public ordinary schools of measures up to the Directions given by liberal Kersey said, sidereation of every interest and accomplish selection of candidate. Scientific endeavor character will also selection of a candidate recommendations by follows. Kersey report. 1. Character. 2. Scientific interest. 3. Scientific study. 4. Scientific account. 5. Originality and. 6. Specific scientific ready awarded. Last year the state Herman Robinson Grain Growers Tour By W. M. Cory. Grain was at one time the principal crop of Orange County but as water was developed other crops of greater value gradually took the lead. With this development, grain land has been largely decreased to those areas where crops of greater economic value cannot be grown or else, used in a crop rotation program. As a consequence it is increasingly difficult to obtain an adequate return even in grain where it is not grown under the most favorable circumstances. Therefore close attention must be paid to the development of heavier yielding varieties, efficient and economical methods of seed treatment for disease control and efficient and economical methods of harvesting. If grain growing is to continue to be a profitable crop to grow here. For the last eight years a grain growers tour has been held just prior to harvest to give the growers an opportunity of seeing the performance of the different grain varieties in the test plot, as well as in field plantings. Likewise comparisons have been available in seed treatment for disease control. These tours have been held under the auspices of the Grain Growers Department of the Farm Bureau and the Agricultural Extension Service. The tour this year is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10. Mr. Tibbett is an alumnus of Southern California; he received the honorary degree of master of music at the 1928 commencement. The Trojan university, which was founded fifty years ago, in 1880, is celebrating its golden anniversary this year by a series of special events. Lisa Romq is to render the soprano role in "Elijah", Madame Ernestine Schumann-Helink the contralto part, Dr. Carl Omeron, tenor; and Master John Drury the (boy) soprano part, with Alexander Stewart of the College of Music of the University of Southern California conducting. "No other choral work offers a baritone role of equal opportunity and interest as the title part in 'Elijah'," states Mr. Stewart. "Almost every phase of vocal art is called into play in this great dramatic role. Only singers with the finesse equipment of voice and style can encompass the demands of the part with complete success." A chorus of over 400 students, faculty, and alumni of the University of Southern California, accompanied by a student orchestra of 100 pieces, will appear in the Mendelssohn song-poem. "Elijah' lends itself well to festival performances by huge choruses and orchestras," states Mr. Stewart. "It has well been called a grand opera in oratorio form." Radio Announcer Talks to Kiwanis Radio fifth was the subject of the address given before the Kiwanis club at the regular weekly luncheon Tuesday. Harry A. James, well known announcer, was the speaker, and was introduced by J. W. Price, program chairman. He scored those who broadcast objectionable things over the radio and advocated cancellation of any person who thus insults the radii. Mr. James stated that as soon as he had completed a contract for a nationally known radio manufacturing concern he would begin a campaign in an effort to clean up broadcasting. Miss Frieda Lumsdon sang a couple of solos previous to Mr. James' address, being accompanied on the piano by Miss Katherine Steward. Siskiyou county this group in a few Hecke. Placer county have set May 6 for installation of an eradication county will submit the general vote. Venture steps to act for eradication Luis Obispo county ordinance requiring county to be accompany test certificates. "Lake county superintendent wishes of range cedescinded their action questing the area plan the county are unanimous eradication program." Sonoma and Marin siding the tuberculosis calf-raising area plan is well embarked on program, although a pledge to the Department of devising of simple effusion must be made. FOX THEATRE ANAHEIM Paramount presents George BANCROFT IN LADIES - LOVE BRUTES' Audience MARY ASTOR FREDRIC MARCH A Mighty Dancer with the Mightiest Star CONTINUOUS SHOWS 2:30 to 11 SATURDAY and SUNDAY SATURDAY 2 P. M.—LEO THE M. G. M. LION IN FRONT OF THE FOX THEATRE THREE DAYS STARTING MONDAY Zane Grey's THE LIGHT OF WESTERN STARS Starring Richard Arlen Mary Brian - Harry Green A Paramount Picture ZANE GREY'S rousing Western stories thrill millions. Now his greatest comes to life on the talking screen. ALL TALKING In the county area from tuberculosis, while 3,700 cattle have it is this latter group eventual will be replaced young stock now being there were 124,431 state meat inspectionments during the month, 617 were condemned were because of tuberculosis. 100th Birthday Mark Spencer J. J. Spitzer of 314 S. Anaheim, on May 15 was members of the family celebrate the 100th and father, Bernard Spitzer New York from Hungary 65 years of age and California as soon as he lent money. That was among those to gather residence at 2214 Thirte Angeles, will be Morrie hambra, Mrs. B. Baker Spitzer of Los Angeles the centenarian. Two Adolph and Sophie Spitzer York. Hafe and hearty, they reads his paper without glasses and except for with his feet" is as younger days. It is said that wild in the wide open space of it has gone to the clo EDISON LOOKS FOR BRIGHT BOY Students at High School May Compete for Coveted Prize Thomas A. Edison is again searching for a boy to train as his possible successor and students of Anaheim high school have been invited to join in the state competition by Superintendent of Public Instruction Vierling Kersey. This is the second nation-wide contest sponsored by Edison for a high school student who will qualify for the four year technical course at one of the country's leading universities. One boy from each state will be selected and taken to Edison's laboratory at West Orange, New Jersey, with all expenses paid. There an examination to determine the ultimate winner is held. "This offers an exceptional opportunity to some California boy," Kersey declared. "He will have an opportunity of meeting Edison, and although there can be but one winner of the scholarship, the trip to the Edison laboratory is in itself an inspiration for every boy." "Recommendations by principals and faculties of state schools are now being made. When the list is completed the state board of education will select the boy from the public and private secondary schools of the state who best measures up to the highest standards." Directions given by Edison are most liberal, Kersey said, and permit consideration of every phase of scientific interest and accomplishment in the selection of candidates. Scientific endeavor is paramount, but character will also enter into the selection of a candidate. The basis for recommendations by principals are as follows, Kersey reported. 1. Character. 2. Scientific Interest. 3. Scientific study. 4. Scientific accomplishment. 5. Originality and inventiveness. 6. Specific scientific recognition already awarded. Last year the state contest was won by Herman Robinson, of Venice, Al- WAGE FIGHT ON CATTLE DISEASE Tubercular Herds to be Destroyed to Prevent Spread of Contagion California's war against tubercular cattle is on. Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the legislative act permitting the reimbursement of livestock owners for cattle killed under the bovine tuberculosis law, a statewide campaign is to be made against the disease. Such was the report of George H. Hecke, director of agriculture, to Governor C. C. Young. Hecke announced that Shasta county on April was declared to be the fifth tuberculosis modified accredited area in the state. Modoc, Lassen, Plumas and Tehama counties have already qualified for this distinction, which requires that 99½ per cent of the dairy and breeding cattle be free from the disease. "Sliskiyou county probably will join this group in a few months," said Hecke. Placer county commissioners have set May 6 for action on establishment of an eradication area. Butte county will submit the area proposal to general vote. Ventura county is taking steps to act for eradication, and San Luis Obispo county is considering an ordinance requiring cattle entering the county to be accompanied by tuberculin test certificates. "Lake county supervisors, conceding to wishes of range cattle owners, have rescinded their action of last fall requesting the area plan. Dairymen of the county are unanimously in favor of an eradication program." "Sonoma and Marin counties are considering the tuberculosis eradication calf-raising area plan. Del Norte county is well embarked on its calf-raising program, although a problem presented to the Department of Agriculture is the devising of simple efficient methods of pasteurizing milk sufficient for market." But if the farmers, who probably will get behind this campaign, and the realtors set out together to do something there is a good chance for them to accomplish at least a part of their aim. Both represent considerable voting strength, and after all it is the vote that counts in this sort of crusade. The realtors announced that the luxury and personal income taxes would be used to defray costs of education, public welfare, and health. The other recommendation of the realtors are not particularly startling and will probably be enacted into law, should the state membership of the association approve the plan. They include limitation on taxes which may be charged against property; majority protests of property owners against improvements to be final; amendment to the present gas tax to allocate a fair proportion of the tax to cities for use on major highways; and limitation on charges that may be assessed against property or district to a reasonable percentage of the assessed or actual value. UNION PACIFIC WINS CONTEST Cops Safety Prize for Seventh Consecutive Time; Subsidiary Units Place For the seventh time in as many years the Union Pacific System again won first place in the annual railroad safety contest, according to a report received by Carl R. Gray, president, from the National Safety Council in Chicago. The prize for safety has been awarded this system during 1929, it was announced today and will be presented to Mr. Gray at a banquet in Chicago on May 19. Aside from the Union Pacific System winning first prize, each of the subsidiary units of the system were awarded first prize in their respective divisions for safety records. The Union Pacific railroad, eastern division of the System, won first place in "B" group; the Oregon Washington Railroad & Navigation Company, northwestern unit of the System, won first place in "C" group and the Oregon Short Line, intermountain unit won second prize. In "D" group the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad, western unit won first place. The calculations of the National Safety Council for awarding the prizes are based on the official figures made to the Interstate Commerce Commission, which requires a report of every injury that keeps employees from work for more than three days. The Union Pacific employees worked a total of 129,165,000 "man hours," during 1929 and there was an average of but 2.48 percent interest. Lake county supervisors, conceding to wishes of range cattle owners, have rescinded their action of last fall requesting the area plan. Dairymen of the county are unanimously in favor of an eradication program. Sonoma and Marin counties are considering the tuberculosis eradication calf-raising area plan. Del Norte county is well embarked on its calf-raising program, although a problem presented to the Department of Agriculture is the devising of simple efficient methods of pasteurizing milk sufficient for ranch use." In the county are 2,776 cattle free from tuberculosis, Hecke continued, while 3,700 cattle have not been tested. It is this latter group of animals that eventual will be replaced by healthy young stock now being raised. There were 124,431 animals given state meat inspection in 128 establishments during the month. Of this number, 617 were condemned, 312 of which were because of tuberculosis infection. 100th Birthday to Mark Spitzer Fete J. J. Spitzer of 314 South Ohio street, Anaheim, on May 15 will join with other members of the family and friends to celebrate the 109th anniversary of his father, Bernard Spitzer who arrived in New York from Hungary when he was 65 years of age and then migrated to California as soon as he secured sufficient money. That was 22 years ago. Among those to gather at the Spitzer residence at 2214 Third avenue, Los Angeles, will be Morris Spitzer of Alhambra, Mrs. B. Bakerman and Henry Spitzer of Los Angeles, all children of the centenarian. Two other children, Adolph and Sophie Spitzer live in New York. Hale and hearty, the aged gentleman reads his paper without the use of glasses and except for "a little trouble with his feet" is as healthy as in younger days. It is said that wild life is vanishing in the wide open spaces. Maybe most of it has gone to the cities to carry on. System, won first place in "C" group and the Oregon Short Line, intermountain unit won second prize. In "D" group the Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad, western unit won first place. The calculations of the National Safety Council for awarding the prizes are based on the official figures made to the Interstate Commerce Commission, which requires a report of every injury that keeps employees from work for more than three days. The Union Pacific employees worked a total of 129,165,000 "man hours," during 1929 and there was an average of but 2.48 reportable injuries per million man hours, during the year. This was the lowest record ever attained by any of the larger railroads of the country. John C. Cordes, for twenty years a prominent citizen of Anaheim, but who has been making his home at Long Beach for the past six years died at a Long Beach hospital Tuesday afternoon at the age of 66. When Mr. Cordes came to Anaheim 25 years ago he purchased the Alexander Henry ranch on the West side, and afterward engaged in the real estate business. He sold his ranch and moved to Long Beach six years ago. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marle Cordes; nine children, Mrs. Henry Burdoff of Fullerton; Herman J. Cordes of Hemet; Henry C. Cordes of Anaheim; Mrs. Frank Sedgeley of Anaheim; Alfred B. Cordes of Los Angeles; William A. Cordes of Hemet, and the Misses Anna M., Alma M., and Malinda E., Cordes, all of Santa Ana; two grandchildren; three step--children, Mrs. Joe Richer of Anaheim, Mrs. A. 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