anaheim-gazette 1930-06-12

TAX PROBLEMS MAKE PROGRESS Legislature May Be Called Upon to Amend Present Laws On Taxation A faint stir of life was noted in the legislative tax committee last week, when Edward Glass, appraisal expert, was named secretary for the committee. It was the first indication since last December that this body, charged with investigating the tax problems of California, was making progress. The last legislature, which created the committee, asked for a report at the next legislative session, in January 1931. Perhaps the committee members can throw their machine into "high" now and take full advantage of the seven months remaining to complete a report for the legislature. Some report, at least, will be forthcoming for presentation to the lawmakers. Meantime, tax subjects have been receiving vigorous attention in some quarters and neglect in others. Farm organizations and real estate men are continuing their vallant effort to devise some means of lessening the tax burden on property. Some worthwhile discussions and articles have resulted so far, and doubtless the next legislature will hear from these groups. Candidates for the office of governor have avoided the subject so far. Governor Young did not even mention taxes in his platform. District Attorney Pitts has discussed the matter in a few speeches, but in generalities. Mayor Rolph has not put forward any ideas on the state tax system as yet. One can hardly blame the trio for their shyness. There is no question but that taxes will play an important part in state politics during the next two years. Rather than make wild commitments too early in the game, they are attempting to find "which way the wind is blowing." So the public must wait for campaign discussions of the personal income tax, a luxury tax, severance/tax, relief of property, etc. Dixwell Pierce, secretary of the state board of equalization, returned from Washington last week, after a confer- HEART OF UTAH TALKIE SETTING Scenic Backgrounds for "The Arizona Kid" are of Rare Beauty "It was a long way from Hollywood—but I was never so happy." Mona Maris, the Argentine beauty who scored so heavily in "Romance of Rio Grande" with Warner Baxter, was speaking of her experiences in filming "The Arizona Kid," a great outdoor romance on Movietone in which she again appears opposite Baxter. "It was all much of a surprise." Miss Maris said. "Although I have been in parations. Alfred said we would love there was no light that we would the time. So I candles, and a dozen of bottles purposes, and a" "We got to the City, Utah, and snow I shivered down about 300 driving to the weather just like of tents, we had with coal stove and a shower be even to rugs and carefully purchas less. But the edge of Zion N wonderful mountain glorious that I did." One can hardly blame the trio for their shyness. There is no question but that taxes will play an important part in state politics during the next two years. Rather than make wild commitments too early in the game, they are attempting to find "which way the wind is blowing." So the public must wait for campaign discussions of the personal income tax, a luxury tax, severance tax, relief of property, etc. Dixlw Pierce, secretary of the state board of equalization, returned from Washington last week, after a conference there on proposed changes in federal law, regarding state taxation of banks. He was anything but optimistic on the outlook and predicted California must struggle along with the half million dollars a year it now receives in bank taxes. Return to the five million dollars a year it now receives in bank taxes. Return to the five million dollar total which the banks formerly paid is in the distant future. Pierce believes, Traffic Accidents Must Be Reported Many drivers of motor vehicles in the State of California are not aware of the fact that they are compelled by law to report any traffic accident which happens to them while driving in which an injury or death occurs to any person. This report must be made within 24 hours of the time of the accident according to Section 142 of the Motor Vehicle Act. The report may be made either to a local Chief of Police of any city or to a County Sheriff or it can be mailed directly to the Division of Motor Vehicles at Sacramento. The police and sheriff's offices are required by the law to forward such traffic accident reports to the Division of Motor Vehicles on the 25th day of each month. The driver of an automobile is not required to report a traffic accident in which property damage only occurs. It is, however, a misdemeanor under the law, punishable by fine or imprisonment, for a driver not or report an accident in which a person is killed or injured. Officials of the Statistical Bureau of the California Highway Patrol at Sacramento states that all accident reports coming to the Division are carefully tabulated each month. In addition there has recently been established a special record of drivers. This record consists of a card which is made out for each driver of a car involved in an accident. These card sare filed and if more than one accident happens to the same driver, this fact is automatically discovered under the new system. Whenever such a record shows that one driver has been involved in three accidents, inspectors of the California Highway Patrol are instructed by Superintendent Biernacke. Scenic Backgrounds for The Arizona Kid” are of Rare Beauty "It was a long way from Hollywood—but I was never so happy." Mona Maris, the Argentine beauty who scored so heavily in "Romance of Rio Grande" with Warner Baxter, was speaking of her experiences in filming "The Arizona Kid," a great outdoor romance on Movietone in which she again appears opposite Baxter. "It was all much of a surprise," Miss Maris said. "Although I have been in this country for a year and a half, I had never been away from the big cities. As a child I used to see 'Westerns' and wonder if such scenery really existed, and even on making 'Romance of Rio Grande,' we never got much beyond a barren desert. "When they told me I was to go to Utah for two months to film 'The Arizona Kid' I made all kinds of pre-" Miss Patsy Lamb Weds Indio Youth Miss Patsy Lamb, daughter of C. C. Lamb of this city, and Claude Booth of Indio were scheduled to be married at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Church of the Angels, Garvanza. The couple expects to spend the summer honeymooning in Oregon and will return to Indio in September where Mr. Booth will teach in the high school. Miss Lamb has been teaching there during the past year. Wedding Bells Miss Marquita Salveson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Salveson of Fullerton and Robert Russel Dowling son of Rev. and Mrs. Frank M. Dowling also of Fullerton were married in that city on Manday afternoon in the First Christian church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Dowling in the presence of 400 guests. The bride and bridesmaids were beautifully gowned and the wedding arrangements were very elaborate and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Dowling will reside in Oakland where Mr. Dowling is engaged in the Waco Airplane company’s office. Miss Anna Marie McDuell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDuell and Richard Harry Canning, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Canning of Manitoba, Canada, were married on Monday morning in St Mary’s Episcopal church, Los Angeles. The service was performed by Rev. Father Anthony Dexter. Only the bride’s parents were present at the ceremony. After a honeymoon in the northern part of the state the young couple will return to make their home in Fullerton. Delphians Meet Mrs. H. G. Carlin entertained the Delphian Study Club at the last gen- VALENCIA BEAT Ochoa Whitewash as Teammars Runs in Anaheim’s “In a has been Fn” for When the Valencia squad in the Natlthem; but when simply not in the That seems to opinion following over La Habra, whited the opposition piled up five runs to put the game 6 to 0. This win leaves place in league standings of .824, trail in second place Ana and Long Beach with .588, Olive Huntington Beach Grove, Orange an order named, con-trend of the schedule. Friday evening into Fullerton’s adications at present finishing second in the double round N dule. Winners of play winners of t he league champions George Pace’s la chance to cop th e they don’t slip gear They have the stuil displayed it on sew mento states that all accident reports coming to the Division are carefully tabulated each month. In addition there has recently been established a special record of drivers. This record consists of a card which is made out for each driver of a car involved in an accident. These card sare filed and if more than one accident happens to the same driver, this fact is automatically discovered under the new system. Whenever such a record shows that one driver has been involved in three accidents, inspectors of the California Highway Patrol are instructed by Superintendent Biscalluz to immediately make an investigation of the driver in question with the object of determining whether or not the driver is competent to drive on the state highways. Should the inspector's investigation reveal that the driver is incompetent, such a driver may be given a hearing before officials of the Division of Motor Vehicles and be required to show cause why his operator's license should not be revoked. "This is one of the means by which the California Highway Patrol is attempting to eliminate the incompetent driver from the highways" Superintendent Eugene W. Biscalluz stated recently. Up to June 1st, 1930 643 operators' licenses have been revoked by the Division of Motor Vehicles as far this year. Tustin Street Hop To Be Gala Affair An attendance approximating 3000 people is expected by the Volunteer Firemen and American Legion committee in charge of Tustin's Annual street dance which is to take place Friday evening, June 14, on Main street, Tustin, between D and C streets. Final arrangements have been made and all is in readiness for the big hop, according to Ed Kiser, chairman of the committee. Main street will be roped off and decorated for the occasion, and the pavement prepared for a huge dance floor. Firemen and Legionnaires will be out in force to see that every guest of the evening is properly cared for and made to feel at home. A dull moment will not be tolerated, stated Kiser, Mrs. E. Canning of Manitoba, Canada, were married on Monday morning in St. Mary's Episcopal church, Los Angeles. The service was performed by Rev. Father Anthony Dexter. Only the bride's parents were present at the ceremony. After a honeymoon in the northern part of the state the young couple will return to make their home in Fullerton. Delphians Meet Mrs. H. G. Carlin entertained the Delphian Study Club at the last general meeting of the year on Friday afternoon at her home. She was assisted by Mrs. Fred Weisel. The next meeting will be in September. Mrs. Nelle E. Terry had charge of the program and for originality and cleverness it took first rank in the history of the club. The first number to be presented was "Cecil and Sally," in the funniest thing" by Mrs. J. S. Sheridan who related a number of extremely mirth provoking incidents of her youth, which "really happened." Popular books were reviewed by the several ladies in the program. Mrs. Weisel had for her subject "The Telephone Book," Mrs. H. F. H. Schnleder had "My Diary." Mrs. Bertha Comstock "The Seed Catalogue," Mrs. C. W. Kenp, "The Family Album," Miss Maude Comstock, "Dream Book," Mrs. Carlin "The Bank Book," Miss Freda Janns, "Guide Book," Mrs. G. M. Tedrick, "The Alamanac." Each of these exceedingly original subjects was presented gracefully and with delicate humor. The club presented Mrs. Carlin and Mrs. Weisel each with a potted fern and corsage bouquet of red rosebuds. At the close of the afternoon a dalty collation of ices and cakes was served by the hostesses assisted by the two young daughters of Mrs. Carlin. Each member represented a popular book, Mrs. C. W. Austin, represented "Scarlet Sister Mary," Mrs. H. T. H. Scheider "Leaves of Grass" and Mrs. Terry "Last of the Mohicans." E. R. West, owner of Acme Cleaners, spent Sunday with his son, Myron, on the latter's speed boat in which they cruised off Huntington Beach and fish-ed. They reported fishing good. Myron lives in Long Beach. Merchants Against Advertising project side of Anaheim canable discussion at Manufacturers' meeting held at the Monday evening, Epstein presiding, of the meeting test" conducted by born, former secret Trade, former postident of this city for Chicago represent Angles chamber of William Curry, Northern Orange Association, reported men had signed two vertizing contracts penditure apiece, these advertising but little good for advised all merchants with solicitors for schemes to refer before any agreement tered into. Kiwanis Club Ex-Place Rev. Mr. George Iler pastor at Placeen speaker at the luu the Kiwanis club he house Tuesday noon "The History of Ma Three vocal solos Pemberton, accompany Steward feature tertainment. HUGE AMOUNT FOR SCHOOLS Millions of Dollars In Bonds Voted for Education In State Bonded indebtedness in California for school purposes is apparently on the down grade, indicating that the state has at last caught up with building needs in most counties. Orange county now has $2,423,750 in elementary bonds outstanding, and $1,554,000 of high school bonds, according to figures of the state department of education. The state bond totals this year of $114,872,718 for elementary schools and $94,904,085 for high schools are well below the peak years of 1927-28, statistics show. Investigating cause of this decrease, which is most gratifying to them, the California Taxpayers Association has prepared a list of probable reasons. They include bringing the building requirements up to date by increased expenditures in years following the War; tendency to current funds for capital outlay purposes; growth of population allowed greater utilization of plants already constructed; and increasing cost of government disgusting citizens so they vote down every bond issue presented. Only seven counties in California last year experienced increases in both elementary and high school bonds, which, despite the growth in population of these counties caused rises in per capita indebtedness. They were Alameda, Riverside, San Francisco, Shasta, Santa Barbara, Siskiyou and Ventura. Further decreases of bonded indebtedness among small counties is advocated by the Association with the following statements: "Many smaller counties could undoubtedly decrease their need for bonding themselves. If they would consolidate their districts into one district so that building needs could be forecast in advance and a moderate building tax levied annually they could save greatly on capital outlay." MIGRATION IN FRUIT HARVEST Many Families Traveling About the State Assisting In Harvest The migratory family has started its seasonal tour of California. Each year at this time an undeterred number of families begin "following the fruit," with all their worldly possessions piled high on automobiles most of which have seen far better days. A serious problem has been created for state and county welfare organizations by reason of this wandering class as most of them sooner or later need assistance of one kind or another. A survey of the situation by the state department of public welfare has revealed interesting facts. Information concerning 243 families, including 452 adults and 535 children, was compiled by the department under direction of Miss Esther de Turbeville. "Strangely enough, one fourth of the family breadwinners were found to be from the skilled trades," said Miss de Turbeville. "These trades included machinists, carpenters, etc. Fifteen of the remainder were clerks or salesmen, nearly half were day laborers, while the remainder specified no occupation. "The large majority were Americans, with three Mexicans, and twenty from other countries." These people are among us, and their plight must be recognized and help given where needed. Distinct tendencies toward pauperism and jeopardizing education of children in these migratory families is apparent. "We got to the railhead at Cedar City, Utah, and encountered plenty of snow I shivered. And then we went down about 3000 feet in fifty miles, driving to the camp, and found the weather just like Hollywood. Instead of tents, we had comfortable cabins, with coal stoves and electric lights, and a shower bath and everything—even to rugs and easy chairs. All my carefully purchased articles were useless. But the country there, on the edge of Zion National Park and its wonderful mountains and buttes, is so glorious that I didn't mind the joke the director had played on me." Screen fans who enjoyed "In Old Arizona," Baxter's first Western talkie, are sure to be delighted with "The Arizona Kid," according to preview reports. The picture opens at the Fox Theatre next Saturday with a supporting cast of such favorites as Carol Lombard, Mrs. Jiminez, Theodor Von Eltz and Arthur Stone. VALENCIAS “IN”, BEAT LA HABRA Ochoa Whitewashes Opposition as Teammates Pile up 6 Runs in Fifth Frame Anaheim’s “in and out” baseball team has been l'n" for the past week. When the Valencias are “in”, not a squad in the national league can touch them; but when they're "out" they’re simply not in the running. That seems to be the consensus of opinion following the victory Tuesday over La Habra, when Ochoa whitewashed the opposition while his teammates pile up five runs in the fifth inning to put the game on ice. The score: 6 to 0. This win leaves Anaheim in second place in league standings, with Whittier far and away out in front with a standing of .824, while the Valencias trail in second place, .706 and Santa Ana and Long Beach are tied for third with .588. Olive comes next, .529 and Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Orange and Le Habra, in the order named, complete the downward trend of the schedule. Friday evening the Valencias bump into Fullerton's aggressive squad. Indications at present point to Anaheim's finishing second in the first round of the double round National league schedule. Winners of the first round will play winners of the second round for the league championship. George Pace's lads have an excellent chance to cop the second half providing they don't slip gear on too many games. They have the stuff, no doubt, and have displayed it on several occasions. Merchants Warned They were Alameda, Riverside, San Francisco, Shasta, Santa Barbara, Siskiyou and Ventura. Further decreases of bonded indebtedness among small counties is advocated by the Association with the following statements: "Many smaller counties could undoubtedly decrease their need for bonding themselves. If they would consolidate their districts into one district so that building needs could be forecast in advance and a moderate building tax levied annually they could save greatly on capital outlay. "In most cases they might completely eliminate need for bonds with their resultant high redemption cost. Because of the lowest credit rating of small districts as compared to large ones the former almost invariably have to pay hibber interest rates on bonds." B. and P. Women Hear State Head State President Ida Reed of San Francisco Thursday evening was scheduled to address the Business and Professional Woman's club of Anaheim, which regularly meets at the Elks clubhouse, on the purposes of the organization and illustrate its achievements by referring to the number of outstanding business women included in its membership. The dinner-gathering was to be held at 6:30 o'clock, with Mrs. Kate McCullah, president, presiding, and Miss Ruth Taunton in charge of the program. Mothers of the city were to be guests of the club, while churchwomen were the guests of Mrs. McCullah. Laura Murray, of Santa Ana and county president, also was to be an honored guest. The state president was the overnight guest of Miss Taunton, who lives at 845 North Clementine street. One of the features of the meeting was to be the singing by Miss Freda Lumsdon of lastest song hits by women composers. Miss Marguerite Twinem was to give a committee report on educational activities. It was impossible to get a quorum in the United States Senate the other afternoon on account of a double-header at the Washington baseball park. Which shows that the Senate can exercise excellent judgment on occasions. Merchants Warned Against Schemes Advertising projects originating outside of Anaheim came in for considerable discussion at the Merchants' and Manufacturers' association dinner meeting held at the Elks clubhouse last Monday evening, with President Kurt Epstein presiding. One of the features of the meeting use a "reminiscence test" conducted by J. Frederick Allborn, former secretary of the Board of Trade, former postmaster and a resident of this city for 28 years. He now is Chicago representative of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce. William Curry, manager of the Northern Orange County Retail Credit association, reported that two outside men had signed two merchants on advertising contracts calling for $280 expenditure apiece. Upon investigation, these advertising contracts would do but little good for the merchants. He advised all merchants, before signing with solicitors for such promotion schemes to refer them to his association before any agreement or contract is entered into. Kiwanis Club Hears Ex-Placentia Pastor Rev. Mr. George B. Manshardt, former pastor at Placentia, was the chief speaker at the luncheon-meeting of the Kiwanis club held at the Elk clubhouse Tuesday noon. He spoke on "The History of Marriage." Three vocal solos by Mrs. Leah Pemberton, accompanied Miss Katherine Steward, featured the musical entertainment. SKILLED HANDS Everything sent to us is handled by Skilled Hands. We are experts. In order to render the highest quality workmanship Skilled Hands manipulate the most modern equipment available, and best of all, our prices are lower than elsewhere. Saveway Cleaners Cash and Carry 313 E. Center St. Anaheim ACTION IN SUIT HARVEST Millies Traveling About State Assisting In Harvest Story family has started its of California. At this time an undeterrior of families begin "foliuit," with all their worldly lived high on automobiles, which have seen far better problem has been created county welfare organization of this wandering class, them sooner or later, need one kind or another. The situation by the state of public welfare has retating facts. concerning 243 families, adults and 535 children, by the department under Miss Esther de Turbeville. enough, one fourth of the winners were found to be deed trades," said Miss de "These trades included carpenters, etc. Fifteen of were clorks or salesmen, are day laborers, while the specified no occupation. majority were Americans, exicans, and twenty from us." People are among us, and mutual be recognized and where needed. Distinct ward pauperism and jeopation of children in these millies is apparent. "Our policy, and that of the counties, is to advocate giving of employment rather than material relief. This is usually received gratefully, as only a fraction want gasoline, oil or other transportation so that they may keep moving. "Unnecessary migration of families having children of school age is being reduced by application of the compulsory education and juvenile laws. Counties are being asked to attempt deporting non-resident California families who appear likely to become permanently dependent." SOLICITORS OUT FOR BOY SCOUTS Hope to Raise Anaheim's Quota of $2500 for Organization's Activities Hoping to collect $2500, Anaheim's quota to be used during the coming year for Boy Scout activities, local workers this week began canvassing this city for contributions. The campaign for funds was launched at a dinner given by the American Legion Auxiliary in the Legion club-rooms Tuesday evening. R. R. (Rusty) Miller, Santa Ana community chest chieftain, was the chief speaker at the gathering. He stressed comparative costs of Boy Scouts work with costs of supporting boys and girls in the county's juvenile home—$12.50 and $62, respectively, per capita. Last year's scout budget was $17,000, with 37 men in the county actively engaged in Scout work. To facilitate the drive, Anaheim was divided in four sections: A, north and west of Center and Los Angeles streets, M. A. Gauer, chairman, Frank Tausch, Vern Cruzen, R. L. Royalty and Oscar Renner, captains; B, north and east of Center and Los Angeles, Evan Alsph chairman, Charles Pearson, J. S. Van Wagner, S. F. Hilgenfeld and C. A. Cramer, captains; C, south and west of Center and Bos Angeles, M. W. Murtenet, Jr., chairman, J. A. Whitaker, Jack Hebson, George Holden and Joe Elliott, captains; D, south and east of Center and Los Angeles, Leo. J. Sheridan, chairman, Claire Liebhart, Clyde Cromer, Raymond La Font, captains. 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