anaheim-gazette 1930-06-19

HISTORY OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Development and Growth of Educational System During 69 Years, from 1859 to 1928 By ELENORA ALICE PARKER Thirteenth Installment, Continued from Our Last Week's Issue. The material was bought on bids and as far as possible was bought at home. The largest material item was the lumber, costing $5800.00. Sash and Doors, $2,093, window and door frames $1150, finish lumber $919. All these were bought from local dealers. The sand line brick was bought in Anaheim at a cost of $1425.00. The face brick was bought in Los Angeles for $2100.00. The sub-contracts on plumbing $2650, heating $2623, roofing $2667, sheet metal $368, wiring $325, were all placed with local contractors, and the maple flooring contract, $2175 was kept in Orange County. Bottom prices were secured on all bids. One man said the board acted as if they were spending their own money, one bidder said that all the salesmen knew that if they sold us anything they knew they had to give us our money's worth." (Certainly an excellent recommendation for any Board serving the public, and decidedly contrary to the methods employed by some of the preceding boards). "The labor on the building exclusive of that done by sub-contract came to $19,000.00. Of this amount $8723.00 was paid to carpenters including the foreman of the job. Brick masons, and helpers cost $2611.00. The plasterers and helpers drew $2259.00. The remainder of the $19,000 was paid for common laborers, lathers, and the rent of the cement mixer. The painting labor and material amounted to $1963. The highest priced labor was the Welder at $24.00 per day. Carpenters were paid $9.00 per day, masons and lathers $11.00 and plastersers $12.00. mitted showing 1623 enrolled at this time. This is about 150 less than the enrollment on January 5 of this year. Attention was called to a page write up in the Western Journal of Education of Anaheim's experience in building school houses by day labor. A request has been received for a similar article for Sierra Educational News, and in the American School Board Journal." These requests truly should have been very gratifying to the Board and a small compensation for their uniring efforts and faithful labors. The minutes of May 14, 1925 record that Superintendent C. C. Smith presented his resignation to take effect July 1, 1925. Because of several deplorable understandings Trustees Metcalf and Sloop deemed it advisable to tender their resignations as members of the Board on May 16, 1925, to take effect July 1, 1925. Teachers being left uncertain as to holding positions County Superintendent Mitchell urged re-election of such teachers as were satisfactory. This request was complied with. Later, June 15, 1925, F. N. Gibbs having returned from his vacation, Melbourne A. Gauer was employed as Superintendent for the term of one year from July 1, 1925 at a salary of $3600.00 per annum, payable in twelve equal monthly installments beginning August 1, 1925. At this meeting we find a visitor present in the person of H. W. Lewis. From the next minutes—July 14, 1925—we infer that the aforementioned visitor and Miss E. Kate Rea had been reau of Education and Council of Education school board not the handles in direct waysances derived from either the state or county is paid out through a must be signed by two board, which has proved at a regular this warrant has to be both the county superintendent auditor. Then the money from the county treasury. However, the final should involve a complete warrants written with of these payments underlings. The superintender have a record of the arrapportioned to each can keep the board covered at all times on the district. All bill duplicate, they are charged paid and filed, so that when a bill is paid, and fund it is paid. Disco on the bill whenever For the purchase of stations are used. A statement was rendered showing how the money the budget, was spent. A source of income tinct is derived from theceived fro mthe state, oThe school board must hundred assessed valuation school purposes every levy up to 15c per 100tion for buildings, and kindergarten. During the year 1925 board did not levy any rate for 25-26 years school purposes and 1 garden, which equals 424 assessed valuation. Infor every 35 pupils or fraction every 300 pupils or fraction additional $700.00 is given from the state and$7 county, and for each attendance we receive f$22.00 per pupil or be upon the amount of mo "The labor on the building exclusive of that done by sub-contract came to $19,000.00. Of this amount $8723.00 was paid to carpenters including the foreman of the job. Brick mason and helpers cost $2611.00. The plasterers and helpers drew $2259.00. The remainder of the $19,000 was paid for common laborers, lathers, and the rent of the cement mixer. The painting labor and material amounted to $1963. The highest priced labor was the Welder at $24.00 per day. Carpenters were paid $9.00 per day, masons and lathers $11.00 and plasterers $12.00. The above figures do not include the clearing or grading of the land, outside walks and drives, or school furniture, but they do include blackboards which are often not included in a building contract. They do include the $247.00 paid for drawings and blueprints. As the members of the board and the district superintendent made the plans, there was no charge for architects to be added to this. Orange has just completed a six room building by contract at a cost of $36,000 with no architect fee included. The building is made of common brick with ruffled brick used for trimming. The roof is composition roofing. The cost of this building was $6000 per room. The Central and Citron buildings in Anaheim were built at a cost of more than $7500 per room, built by contract, and the construction was slighted at every point from foundation to roof. The additions to the Intermediate building made last year on the day labor basis and two story plan cost $5500 per room. The Lincoln building one building is made of common brick with ruffled brick used for trimming. The roof is composition roofing. The cost of this building was $6000 per room. The Central and Citron buildings in Anaheim were built at a cost of more than $7500 per room, built by contract, and the construction was slighted at every point from foundation to roof. The additions to the Intermediate building made last year on the day labor basis and two story plan cost $5500 per room. The Lincoln building, a one story building was built for $4400 per room. If there are any places about the building where the construction was not the best possible we do not know where such places are. The board has not at any time or place in the building secured economy at the expense of quality of construction or material. But they have insisted that they get a dollars value for every dollar expended and they are ready to leave it to the judgment of the community as to whether or not they have succeeded in getting this value. The onward march of progress is very noticeable in a paragraph of the minutes of March 3, 1925. It follows— "The Superintendent announced that the Schmidt Music Co. had donated the use of a radio to hear the Inaugural address of President Coolidge tomorrow." Truly a rare and unexpected treat for the children. The other important date in March was the 27th, when Frank N. Gibbs was elected to succeed Mr. Elliott. The minutes of April 7, 1925 reveal the fact that this was the last meeting at which Trustee Elliott was present. In these minutes are four paragraphs of particular interest—three, since they are of value for comparison with the early records and the fourth because it shows the recognition of the very excellent work done by the board that had to battle with the problems of the "reconstruction period." they follow— "The district superintendent presented a financial statement showing balance on hand in all funds, including estimated April apportionment of approximately $98,000. The estimated expenses for the balance of school pear is $23,000.00, which will leave practically $75,000.00 on hand at the close of the year. The cost per pupil in the Anaheim schools last year was $78.00. The average cost per pupil for the county is $85.00." A report of enrollment was also sub- REAU OF EDUCATION AND THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF EDUCATION. Neither the school board nor the superintendent handles in a direct way any of the finances derived from the taxes from either the state or county. All money is paid out through a warrant which must be signed by two members of the board, which has previously been approved at a regular meeting. Then this warrant has to be counter-signed by both the county superintendent and the auditor. Then the money is paid direct from the county treasury. However, the financial program should involve a complete record of all warrants written with a segregation of these payments under different headings. The superintendent's office should have a record of the amount of money apportioned to each fund so that he can keep the board completely informed at all times on the financial status of the district. All bills are sent in duplicate, they are checked, approved, paid and filed, so that a record is kept when a bill is paid, and out of what fund it is paid. Discounts are taken on the bill whenever any is allowed. For the purchase of supplies, requisitions are used. A monthly financial statement was rendered to the board, showing how the money, apportioned by the budget, was spent. A source of income to the school district is derived from the tax money received from the state, county and city. The school board must levy a 30c per hundred assessed valuation tax rate for school purposes every year, and may levy up to 15c per 100 assessed valuation for buildings, and 15c per 100 for kindergarten. During the year 1925-'26 the school board did not levy any building tax, so the rate for 25-26 was 30c for general school purposes and 12c for kindergarten, which equals 42c per 100 on the assessed valuation. In addition to this, for every 35 pupils or fraction thereof in daily average attendance, and for every 300 pupils or fraction thereof, an additional $700.00 is given the district from the state and $700.00 from the county, and for each pupil in average attendance we receive from the county, $22.00 per pupil or better, depending upon the amount of money available. NEW TARiff ACT NOW IN FORCE Duties On California Fruits and Vegetables Advanced by Congress. The tariff act which has just been signed by the President contains many duties of importance to California agriculture and industry. In its enactment the California members of the House and Senate have gained many needed advantages for their state and their constituents. Senator Samuel M. Shortridge was a member of the Committee on Finance of the Senate which prepared the bill for the consideration of that body, and later was one of the conferences who composed the differences between the House and the Senate. In such capacities he played an especially important part in framing the tariff act. During the year and a half while the tariff bill was pending in Congress, Senator Shortridge has been working continuously on various phases of the legislation. Going to Washington in November 1928 to attend the short session of Congress beginning the first Monday in December of that year, he has remained there continuously and without opportunity to return to California up to the present time. Many existing rates were maintained and a considerable number of duties were increased by the House when that body first had the tariff bill before it. All of the California Congressmen gave vigorous and effective support to the requests presented from California for tariff consideration. Many of the duties so increased were subject to attack in the Senate. Against such attacks made on the duties on California products, Senator Shortridge presented full and complete defense in the Senate Finance Committee and both California Senators defended these duties on the floor of the Senate. The Senate Finance Committee made numerous rate changes of benefit to TRAINING SHIP COMING TO COAST Nautical College to Fit Boys for Officers in the United States Navy Boys of Anaheim who have ambitions to "Join the Navy and See the World" will soon be able to get training in a state nautical college. This training will be offered in a genuine 250-foot steamer, now being reconditioned at Norfolk, Va. It will be brought to California to serve as a school ship for youths who desire to become officers in the navy or in the American merchant marine. Establishment of such a training base was authorized by the 1929 legislature. A board of governors to administer the school ship was created, with John Rohlfs of San Francisco as chairman. "Through cooperation of the navy and the United States Shipping board, the Steamer Henry County was provided for this purpose," said Rohlfs. "Not only will it enable students to learn steam propulsion, but it is brigantine-rigged, so that training may be given in sail handling as well." "Courses in navigation, seamanship, engineering and like will be offered. The course will extend over a period of two or three years, and summer courses will be extended to the far ports of the world." Although many would like to enroll in this college of the sea, the ship will only accommodate 120 cadets at a time. They will be selected by competitive examinations throughout the state. Each cadet will be required to pay for his clothing and books, but the expense of his nautical education will be paid by the state." The question has been raised for time to time whether it is advisable to send the navy boys from the Whittier state school, according to Earl E. Jensen, director of institutions. Judge Robert H. Scott of the Los Angeles county During the year 1925-26 the school board did not levy any building tax, so the rate for 25-26 was 30c for general school purposes and 12c for kindergarten, which equals 42c per 100 on the assessed valuation. In addition to this, for every 35 pupils or fraction thereof in daily average attendance, and for every 300 pupils or fraction thereof, an additional $700.00 is given the district from the state and $700.00 from the county, and for each pupil in average attendance we receive from the county, $22.00 per pupil or better, depending upon the amount of money available. The bonded indebtedness for the district is $183,000 which is being retired at the rate of $16,000 per year, until 1933." "As a school district is allowed to bond up to 5 percent of its assessed valuation, which in this case would be 5 percent of $9,053,735.00 or $482,686.75, so that the Anaheim school district has quite a measure to go as far as the issuance of bonds is concerned, and in 1943, if no further bonds are issued, will have completely removed all bonded indebtedness." From the same report we glean the following from the "Budget Statement." The expenses for the year (1925-26) was divided as follows— General Control ... $ 5986.94 Instructional Service ... 100984.70 Operation of Plant ... 12406.19 Maintenance of Plant ... 3198.34 Capital Outlay ... 38551.24 Fixed Charges ... 3237.31 Auxiliary Agencies ... 3351.71 Total Spent ... $167716.43 "As it is important that all buildings be adequately insured, the board took steps to have the buildings covered with a blanket form of insurance. Any building will be restored, no matter to what extent it is damaged, so that the buildings are all amply insured." "At the present time the Board of Trustees has $271,500.00 insurance in force on the buildings and contents, at a rate of $1.07." Continued Next Week MORE "IT" Dozens of New Adjectives Describe Clara Bow's Flaming Personality in New Romance Slim, lithe, appealing! Vivacious, energetic, poppy! Beautiful, charming, personable! These are the adjectives which describe the new Clara Bow as she is seen in her latest "It" romance, "True to the Navy," "IT" will feature the Fox Theatre entertainment program for three days, starting Monday next. Clara Bow was never the "IT" girl so much as she is in "True to the Navy." She wears her flaming tresses blowing loose; the famous "flapper" bob is gone; she is more slender and beautiful than she has been for more than a year, and were increased by the House when that body first had the tariff bill before it. All of the California Congressmen gave vigorous and effective support to the requests presented from California for tariff consideration. Many of the duties so increased were subject to attack in the Senate. Against such attacks made on the duties on California products, Senator Shortridge presented full and complete defense in the Senate Finance Committee and both California Senators defended these duties on the floor of the Senate. The Senate Finance Committee made numerous rate changes of benefit to other important California products. As a member of that Committee, Senator Shortridge was assigned to the important sub-committee handling the rates on agricultural products and beverages in which schedules California was particularly interested. On the following important commodities increased rates were allowed by the Senate Finance Committee and thereafter approved by the Senate and agreed to by the House: Another amendment adopted by the Senate Finance Committee and approved in the enactment of the bill was the increased duty on concentrated juices of citrus fruit for beverage purposes. As passed by the House, the bill contained a provision placing a duty of 70 cents per gallon on juices of citrus and other fruits when used for beverage purposes. Juices of citrus fruit, however, are often concentrated and imported in concentrated form either as liquids, solids or powders. The Finance Committee amendments provide that on such concentrated juices the duty of 70 cents per gallon shall apply on the quantity of unconcentrated natural fruit juice contained in such concentrated juice as shown by chemical analysis. This provision together with the rate of 70 cents per gallon applied on the natural juices will be of material advantage to the citrus fruit growers in meeting the foreign competition of fruit juices. Heretofore the juices of lemons and limes have been on the free list and only orange juice was dutileable. No state has fared better than California in this Act. California has never in its history been so well protected from the inundations of cheap foreign labor as it is by this Act. STATE LEADS IN AIRPLANES More Flyers Here Than in Any Other State in the Union The person who travels by airplane in California is five times more likely to die by accident than in the United States as a whole. For California is not only the most air-minded state in the union, but also "It is NOT hard to see why citrus market their crops through the Cray Growers Exchange average the best for their fruit, year after year. The Ex them an advantage over other methods the way. From orchard to consumer's change fruit has the "edge". Consider the factors that influence returns: 1. Quality of Fruit course, depends on individual grower. 2. Sured that the best in handling and pack are his to command. 3. Fertilizers and ore at lowest possible prices are available cooperative supply company. No other agency offers such complete service alo." ENERGETIC, PEPPY! Beautiful, charming, personable! These are the adjectives which describe the new Clara Bow as she is seen in her latest "It" romance, "True to the Navy." "IT" will feature the Fox Theatre entertainment program for three days, starting Monday next. Clara Bow was never the "IT" girl so much as she is in "True to the Navy." She wears her flaming tresses blowing loose; the famous "flapper" bob is gone; she is more slender and beautiful than she has been for more than a year, and more enthusiastic than ever. Clara is a drug-store soda jerk in "True to the Navy," a perky miss whose heart remains whole although subject to a fierce barrage by dozens of sailors from the battleships in San Diego harbor. She flirts with the gobs and makes big business for Harry Green, the drug store proprietor. Then she meets Fredric March, the same young man who captured her fancy in "The Wild Party." She falls hard for him. Her rejected suitors, however, poison March's mind against her, and things look hopeless for Clara. In the end, however, the call of the sea gives way to the lure of love. Disillusionment, danger, fights, romance, suspense, adventure and comedy are all mixed together with Clara Bow on top-of-the heap. "True to the Navy" is reported to be an even better picture than her former nautical romance, "The Fleet's In." An excellent cast supports the star. Frank Tuttle, maker of "The Benson Murder Case" and "Sweetie," directed this one too. The Vegetable Garden Dr. Harry A. Jones, Professor of Truck Crops and Plant Breeding in the Experiment Station at Davis, is the author of a new vegetable gardening circular, which may be obtained by applying to the Farm Advisor's office. Although primarily intended for the small home garden, there is such a wealth of valuable experience summarised that the circular will prove worth while to a wide range of persons. The circular discusses the selection of the location; planning the garden, soil preparation; fertilization; irrigation; seeding and transplanting; growing plants for transplanting; cultivation; animal pests; methods of handling the different crops; and concludes with a planting calendar and table of insects with means of control. IN AIRPLANES More Flyers Here Than in Any Other State in the Union The person who travels by airplane in California is five times more likely to die by accident than in the United States as a whole. For California is not only the most air-minded state in the union, but also has more than one-sixth of the licensed airplane pilots in this country. The actual number is 2,244, as against 1,153 in New York. 671 in Illinois and 640 in Texas. Airplane deaths numbered 473 in the United States in 1928, as compared with only 214 in 1927, and the death rate increased from 0.2 per hundred thousand in 1927, to 0.4 in 1928. In the state of California alone, the number of deaths increased from 27 in 1927 to 96 in 1928, and 92 in 1929, while the death rate jumped from 0.6 to 2.1 in 1928. Obviously this rapid rise in the airplane death rate was due, in large part, to the rapidly increasing number of airplanes in use, both privately-owned and for commercial purposes. The facts remain, however, according to figures in the State Department of Public Health, that California holds the record for this type of accident. In 1928, for example, 96 of the 473 fatalities in the United States were charged to this state, and the airplane death rate in California was 2.1 per hundred thousand, or more than five times as high as for the country as a whole. In every year of the period from 1919 to 1928, without exception, the death rate was higher in California than in any other state. During the 10-year period, from 1918 to 1928, there were 1,896 airplane deaths in the United States. Of these, 332 occurred in California, 132 in Ohio, 106 in New York, and 105 in Illinois. Fashion experts are trying to get the men in New York to wear short pants this summer. But it won't work. The New Yorkers found out what it means to be caught short, last October. If Congress has to stay in Washington all summer there is one consolation for all solons and that is that Washington has a real baseball team this year. 1. Quality of Fruit course, depends on individual grower. 2. Market Information—Exchange representatives in every important citrus market in this country and abroad furnish daily reports to all Exchange shippers—covering all factors that influence sales and prices. Each Exchange bulletin each morning so can judge for market trend. Other marketing agencies: Recent installation of teletype service between quarters and the 23 District Exchanges speeded and improved Sunkist market news. 3. Distribution and cities—Because it district sales offices experienced reprieve each, and because it of the total Californian market for California Oranges. SAM L. COLLINS CANDIDATE FOR District Attorney I promise a vigorous and impartial enforcement of all the laws Now Serving Fourth Year As Deputy District Attorney. Primary Election August 26, 1930. Guardian of the Family "My father, who is past 75, shares our bottle of Syrup Pepsin with his little great-granddaughter aged three. And when I feel constipated, with headache and biliousness, I also get my share of Syrup Pepsin. We would soon think of being without salt and sugar as not to have a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in the house." (Name and address will be furnished upon request) Constipation Always a Danger "Always something," says mother. "Billiousness, sour stomach, headache, colds, fevers—you never know when or what." Syrup Pepsin is mother's safeguard. Sweetens stomach, moves bowels; children recover like magic. No wonder mothers everywhere know and trust Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It is the guardian of the family's health. Sweet, siropy—children and old people love it. Mild, yet thorough in action. Sudden colds, fevers, headache—conditions responsible for nearly all disease—a dore of Syrup Pepsin and all fear is gone. Once in the home every mother says—"I keep it always on hand." Every druggist sells Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Constipation Always a Danger "Always something," says mother. "Billiousness, sour stomach, headache, colds, fevers—you never know when or what." Syrup Pepsin is mother's safeguard. Sweetens stomach, moves bowels; children recover like magic. No wonder mothers everywhere know and trust Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It is the guardian of the family's health. Sweet, sirupy—children and old people love it. Mild, yet thorough in action. Sudden colds, fevers, headache—conditions responsible for nearly all disease—a dore of Syrup Pepsin and all fear is gone. Once in the home every mother says—"I keep it always on hand." Every druggist sells Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. For a free trial bottle send name and address to Pepsin Syrup Company, Monticello, Illinois. Gazette Want Ads for Results Why... Exchange Growers Get Highest Citrus Returns T hard to see why citrus growers who their crops through the California Fruit Exchange average the highest returns it, year after year. The Exchange gives vantage over other methods every step of an orchard to consumer's table, the Exhas the "edge". Consider, one by one, that influence returns: 1. Quality of Fruit—This, of course, depends mostly on the individual grower. But when he is in the Exchange, he can be assured that the best in pest-control, handling and packing methods command. Fertilizers and orchard supplies possible prices are available through his supply company. No other marketing such complete service along these lines. 4. Prestige—After the fruit reaches market, the Exchange offers growers this vitally important asset: Exchange fruit enjoys a prestige with the public and trade that no other fruit even approaches. And the public and trade willingly pay a premium for this greater dependability. Twenty-three years of continuous Sunkist advertising have helped to build this reputation—worth millions every year to Exchange growers. 5. Operating Cost—Because of the volume of fruit it handles, the Exchange has been able to reduce its unit selling costs lower than those of any other citrus sales 1. Quality of Fruit — This, of course, depends mostly on the individual grower. But when he is in the Exchange, he can be assured that the best in pest-control, handling and packing methods command. Fertilizers and orchard supplies possible prices are available through his supply company. No other marketing such complete service along these lines. Information — Representatives in every citrus market in this abroad furnish daily Exchange shippers all factors that influence prices. Each Exchange shipper gets all of every other Exchange shipper by morning so can judge for himself the Other marketing agencies do not do this.ation of teletype service between sales head- to the 23 District Exchanges has still further improved Sunkist market news service. 3. Distribution and Sales Facilities — Because it maintains 59 district sales offices, with its own experienced representatives in each, and because it handles 75% of the total California citrus crop, And the public and trade willingly pay a premium for this greater dependability. Twenty-three years of continuous Sunkist advertising have helped to build this reputation—worth millions every year to Exchange growers. 5. Operating Cost — Because of the volume of fruit it handles, the Exchange has been able to reduce its unit selling costs lower than those of any other citrus sales agency. 6. Who Gets the Profits — Because the Exchange is strictly grower-owned and controlled, every cent over actual operating cost goes to the growers. No unnecessary profits or extra expense to pay. All services are rendered without profit. Thus we see that from every angle Exchange growers are in the best position to get the most for their crops. And because that is exactly what happens, three out of every four California growers now market through this one great organization—and more are coming in every year. Why not get these benefits yourself? For further information about the Exchange, talk to the manager of your nearest District Exchange or Exchange Association, or write now to Growers Service Bureau, California Fruit Growers Exchange, Box 530, Station "C", Los Angeles. Oranges Sunkist Lemons Grapefruit THE EXCHANGE IS: The California Fruit Exchange is a non-profit organization of more than California citrus fruit growers, producing over 75% California citrus crop, operated by and for them on a basis. Its object is to develop the national and local market for California Oranges, Lemons and Grapefruit, and to provide a marketing organization that will sell the fruit of its members most advantageously and at least expense. Receipts from sales, less only actual cost of operation, are returned to growers. Applications are received through all the Exchange's 210 local packing associations, 23 District Exchanges, or at the central office in Los Angeles.