anaheim-gazette 1930-06-26

HISTORY OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Development and Growth of Educational System During 69 Years, from 1859 to 1928 By ELENORA ALICE PARKER Fourteenth Installment, Continued from Our Last Week's Issue. This report names seven school sites having a total valuation as follows—the sites $146,500; buildings $345,000; equipment $24,800. Total $516,300.00. The faculty and staff was composed of— 1 Superintendent; 1 School Nurse; 1 Secretary; 1 Attendance Officer; 1 Librarian; 1 Special teachers; 48 Regular teachers; 6 Principals; 5 Janitors. During the year 1925-'26 we find an additional Kindergarten established—this time at Lincoln School. Annual promotions were again adopted instead of the semi-annual promotions. At the Intermediate School, particularly for 7th and 8th Grade pupils the merit system was instituted with some degree of success. The enrollment for the month of March '25 showed 268 Mexicans, 1211 others. Total 1479. The schools showed a total enrollment the first week of the year of 1473 and the closing week 1509. The greatest enrollment of the year was in the week Nov. 20-25 when we find a total of 1643. The average daily attendance for the year was 1394 or 88 percent of the enrollment. 160 pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the year. The Librarian's report for the District showed a total valuation of $4,110. The total circulation for the school year was 413. The City Library aided the schools greatly in supplementing the books of the system and giving regular periods for instruction in its Juvenile Department. This interchange has served largely in developing a splendid juvenile department in the City Library, and we find the circulation for 1926 recorded as 30,036 for this department. Additional playground apparatus was used. 1 superintendent, salary $4200.00 per year; 1 secretary, salary $1200.00 per year; 1 school nurse, salary $1600.00 per year; 1 librarian, salary $1200.00 per year; 1 attendance officer, salary $1500.00 per year; 8 special teacher's salaries ranging from $1500 to $2000; 6 Principals, salaries ranging from $1800 to $2300; 50 regular teachers, salaries ranging from $1200 to $1705; 5 janitors, salaries ranging from $1320 to $1500; 2 janitors helpers, salaries $270.00. The Parent Teacher Associations have developed until now there is an organization in each of the schools except at the La Palma School. Here we find a "Mother's Club" which, in time, will probably be organized as a P.T.A. The various organizations reported a year of very satisfactory work and a splendid spirit of harmony existing between them and their respective schools. Each of the organizations was represented at the State Convention by one of its members. The "tiny tots" were given a special opportunity at hand work by the addition of a work bench to each of the kindergartens. Here they enjoyed a little manual work under the direction of their teachers. Arrangements were made whereby retarded pupils in the first three grades of Central, Broadway and Lincoln Schools received special instruction in the afternoon classes under the tutorage of the Kindergarten teachers, while those of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades received special instruction from the principals of their buildings. The Librarian's report shows 25427 books in the library, the total valuation being $7,831.50. The circulation of the... The Librarian's report for the District showed a total valuation of $4,110. The total circulation for the school year was 413. The City Library aided the schools greatly in supplementing the books of the system and giving regular periods for instruction in its Juvenile Department. This interchange has served largely in developing a splendid juvenile department in the City Library, and we find the circulation for 1926 recorded as 30,036 for this department. Additional playground apparatus was purchased by the board and a course in hygiene was added to the curriculum. This work was augmented by the duties of the school nurse with splendid results. During this year milk was supplied to all pupils who wished it and we find 231 out of 322 underweights availed themselves of the opportunity. The number of bottles sold per day ranged from 400 to 500 for all schools. In the report for 1926-27 we see the inauguration of a May Day fee held at the City Park, in connection with the health and hygiene work of the school. This proved a success and has been repeated upon succeeding "May Days." Another innovation this year was the inauguration of the "Girl Scout Program" which has been acknowledged to have been very valuable. Many pages of this report were consumed my reports of the two directors of Physical Education (Athletics). That accounting progress was made in this Arrangements were made whereby retarded pupils in the first three grades of Central, Broadway and Lincoln Schools received special instruction in the afternoon classes under the tutorage of the Kindergarten teachers, while those of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades received special instruction from the principals of their buildings. The Librarian's report shows 25427 books in the library, the total valuation being $8,731.50. The circulation of the District Schools Library for the year was 26942. The Circulation of the Juvenile Department of the Anaheim Public Library for the year was 37,191 which showed an increase over that of 1927 of 1,116. Certainly a remarkable record and one that testifies to the fact that the children are being stimulated in the reading habit. The outstanding accomplishment of the year was the establishment of a cafeteria in the basement of the Fremont School and we find some interesting information concerning it in the Superintendent's report. "Service in the cafeteria was inaugurated September 21, 1927, and the aim was to give the children a very wholesome menu at a very reasonable cost. No food was to cost the children more than five cents, and special attention was given to a well balanced menu. A child could always get salad, soup, a certain amount of meat—potatoes were baked or mashed, a nourishing dessert. The average lunch would not cost more than 15 or 20 cents." Much of the success of this venture was due to Miss Edna Fletcher, one of the Domestic Science teachers. The first half of the year she gave the 8th Grade cooking classes an opportunity to engage in quantity cooking by having them help prepare the food. She was very ably assisted by Mrs. Minder and Mrs. Barnes. At the end of the first half of the year the cafeteria was acknowledge to be "on a self supporting basis." "Miss Fletcher's services to the cafeteria, by virtue of her connection with the Domestic Science Department, were free, and were not charged to the operation of the cafeteria, but she was paid as a Domestic Science Teacher." The wages of Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Minder were charged to the operating expenses of the cafeteria. The cafeteria paid for all operating costs, with the exception of light water and gas, and, of course, no rent was charged." "Cafeteria receipts for the school year 1927-28 were $4181.23." "At the end of the year Miss Fletcher was given a bonus check of $50 and Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Minder were given $25 each, leaving a balance in the cafeteria account for next year of $222.19." Aside from its service, to the children the cafeteria has proven of great service to adults connected with the little manual work under the direction of their teachers. Arrangements were made whereby retarded pupils in the first three grades of Central, Broadway and Lincoln Schools received special instruction in the afternoon classes under the tutorage of the Kindergarten teachers, while those of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades received special instruction from the principals of their buildings. The Librarian's report shows 25427 books in the library, the total valuation being $8,731.50. The circulation of the District Schools Library for the year was 26942. The Circulation of the Juvenile Department of the Anaheim Public Library for the year was 37,191 which showed an increase over that of 1927 of 1,116. Certainly a remarkable record and one that testifies to the fact that the children are being stimulated in the reading habit. The outstanding accomplishment of the year was the establishment of a cafeteria in the basement of the Fremont School and we find some interesting information concerning it in the Superintendent's report. "Service in the cafetteria was inaugurated September 21, 1927, and the aim was to give the children a very wholesome menu at a very reasonable cost. No food was to cost the children more than five cents, and special attention was given to a well balanced menu. A child could always get salad, soup, a certain amount of meat—potatoes were baked or mashed, a nourishing dessert. The average lunch would not cost more than 15 or 20 cents." Much of the success of this venture was due to Miss Edna Fletcher, one of the Domestic Science teachers. The first half of the year she gave the 8th Grade cooking classes an opportunity to engage in quantity cooking by having them help prepare the food. She was very ably assisted by Mrs. Minder and Mrs. Barnes. At the end of the first half of the year the cafeteria was acknowledged to be "on a self supporting basis." "Miss Fletcher's services to the cafeteria, by virtue of her connection with the Domestic Science Department, were free, and were not charged to the operation of the cafeteria, but she was paid as a Domestic Science Teacher." The wages of Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Minder were charged to the operating expenses of the cafeteria. The cafeteria paid for all operating costs, with the exception of light water and gas, and, of course, no rent was charged." "Cafeteria receipts for the school year 1927-28 were $4181.23." "At the end of the year Miss Fletcher was given a bonus check of $50 and Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Minder were given $25 each, leaving a balance in the cafeteria account for next year of $222.19." Aside from its service, to the children the cafeteria has proven of great service to adults connected with at the City Park, in connection with the health and hygiene work of the school. This proved a success and has been repeated upon succeeding "May Days." Another innovation this year was the inauguration of the "Girl Scout Program" which has been acknowledged to have been very valuable. Many pages of this report were consumed my reports of the two directors of Physical Education (Athletics). That astounding progress was made in this Department since its establishment two years ago must be admitted and one is prone to wonder if it is being made the chief subject of the curriculum. As a matter of comparison we will take a glance at a summary gleaned from the report for the year 1927-28, under the heading of "Budget Statement." It follows— Spent, General Control $ 1014.10 Instructional Service 103704.85 Operation of Plant 11405.40 Maintenance of Plant 1500.56 Capital Outlay 16823.71 Fixed Charges 5883.31 Auxiliary Agencies 4456.27 Total Expenditures $150,788.20 The plan for future expansion is clearly set forth in several paragraphs of the same report, they follow— "The Board of Trustees, during the year 1927-28, added to the holdings of the Anaheim School District, a rectangular plot of ground 143.29 x 513.25 feet, fronting on South Janss Street and South Palm Street. This plot was purchased for $7000, and gives the School District a site in the southwest part of town approximately five acres. This purchase completes the School Board's plan for the present, of buying additional sites for school purposes. The school District now has a site in the Northwest part of town and the Southwest part of town for future expansion. The Board believes these sites are located in strategic localities and will centralize school population for the future because of the fact that people will purchase property near where there is an intended school, and it will ensure school property at a seasonable figure." The present valuation of school properties was given as $563,096.80, divided as follows—sites $168,212.80, buildings $368,000 and equipment $26,884.00. The faculty and staff are composed of The cafeteria paid for all operating costs, with the exception of light water and gas, and of course, no rent was charged." "Cafeteria receipts for the school year 1927-28 were $4181.23." "At the end of the year Miss Fletcher was given a bonus check of $50 and Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Minder were given $25 each, leaving a balance in the cafeteria account for next year of $222.19." Aside from its service to the children the cafeteria has proven of great service to adults connected with the schools. Here the P.T.A.'s were able to entertain at various times and the teachers found it a convenient place for their banquets and dinners. Another experiment indulged in by the board this year, was the sending of the Superintendent to the Department of Superintendence Convention at Boston, which was in session from February 26 to March 1. He was also permitted to visit schools in New York, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, and Kansas City. This is the first record of any Anaheim teacher having been sent or permitted to go, east or anywhere else during the school year. This required an absence of about a month from the local schools. Again our attention is arrested by a voluminous report of the Physical Education instructors, which covers fourteen typewritten pages. Apparently "great strides" are being made along this line. The tremendous growth in enrollment and attendance since 1859 may be quickly seen by a glance at this year's report, which says— "220 pupils were neither absent nor tardy during the school year 1927-28, and were awarded certificates of Perfect Attendance. The Anaheim School District maintained an attendance record for the year of 98.2 percent, and has been the highest in the County for the past three years in that respect. By our attention to the matter of attendance, we were able to have an average daily attendance of 1493, the highest average daily attendance in the history of the Anaheim School District, with a total enrollment of 1703." Having watched the growth of the Anaheim schools through all these years we will now attempt to formulate a summary of leading events for the benefit of those interested in data only. SUMMARY 1859—(Fall) Petition presented to J. Burns, Superintendent of Schools of Los Angeles County, asking that a school be opened in the Colony. 1860—(1) (Spring) Anaheim's first teacher, Fred William Kuelp, arrived. 1861—(2) (Fall) School formally opened—one pupils enrolled. 1862—(1) School house collapsed under the strain of the flood waters in February. 1863—(2) School convened in Mr. August Langenberger's home. 1864—(3) School moved into the office of the Anaheim Water Co. on Center Street. 1865—(1) Mr. Kuelp's health failed so designated. His successor was a Hollander, Carl Van Gulpen, an accomplished musician. 1866—(2) (Fall) Prof. J. M. Guinn employed to succeed Mr. Van Gulpen. 1867—(3) First Assistant Teacher, Miss Jenie Swift, called and first attempt made at grading the school. 1870—(1) First district tax for procuring grounds voted. 1871—(2) First deed to school land owned by the Anaheim School District recorded April 28, 1870. 1872—(1) Second school house completed and occupied. 1873—(2) May 19, first school exhibition" given. 1874—(3) Anaheim's first "Summer School" conducted as a private school by Prof Guinn out school building used. 1875—(4) First addition built to the new school—ready for occupancy Aug. 26, 1871. 1876—(1) January. First notice of adoption of "State Text Books." 1877—(2) March 11. The first "Arbor Day" sponsored by an Anaheim man. 1878—(3) May 27. Election called for voting. SHOT OF WHISKEY NOT FOR RATTLERS Public Health Department Issues Bulletin Concerning Bites of Reptiles Whiskey is not an antidote for snake bites—and so another excuse for carrying a bottle is gone. The state department of public health has finally upset that old superstition in a bulletin just issued on methods of caring for persons bitten by reptiles. In fact a "shot" of whiskey is the last thing one should attempt when bitten, for alcoholic stimulants speed up the circulation, carrying the poisons through the body. But there are some steps that can be taken when a bite has been inflicted, according to the department, which may save the lives of those being treated. California only has two types of snakes that can cause death by their bites. One is the Pacific rattler and the other the Texas rattler. Compared with many of the eastern and southern states, where copperheads and mooseins are found, California presents little hazard for the hiker and those venturing into the country. If either of these types of rattlers bite a person, the first thing done should be application of a tourniquet a few inches above the wound. It should not be bound too tightly and is only intended to delay absorption of the poison into the general circulation. Should one be fortunate enough to have an anti-venomous serum along, read the directions and act accordingly. There is no great need to speed, as venoms of California snakes acts slowly. Better to carry out directions fully, the department said, than to allow fear or agitation to cause one to miss an important step. If no serum is at hand, there are only two other first-aid measures worth using. They are incision and suction. First, make a cross cut incision at each fang mark, using a sharp, clean knife or razor blade, cutting through the... National building rented for school use at $240 a year. (3) September. First intermediate Department established. 1874—(1) March. Second "special tax election" for the purpose of maintaining school the full school year. (2) School came into possession of its first clock—gift from R. Luedke. (3) Great changes in State legislation—many laws, rules and regulations appearing for the first time. 1876—(1) January. First notice of adoption of "State Text Books." (2) March 11. The first "Arbor Day" sponsored by an Anaheim man. (3) May 27. Election called for voting school tax" of $3000.00 (this foundation for Central School) carried. (4) "School Law of California" published the first time in book form. (5) First County School Tax levied by Board of Supervisors—allowed the districts the minimum of $3.00 per capita. (6) November 11. Trustees accepted the tract now known as Central school grounds, offered by Hammel, Denker and Koll for $1500.00. 1877—(1) Deed executed by F. W. Koll, Henry Hammel and Andrew H. Denker in favor of Anaheim School Trustees was recorded Feb. 17, 1877 in Book 52, pg. 528 of Deeds Records of Los Angeles County. (2) Deed executed by Mrs. S. Kuchel on March 15, to this identical plot of ground was recorded April 2 in Book 52, pg. 528 of Deeds Records of Los Angeles County. (3) Second petition asking for the privilege of bonding the District to secure funds for building a school house presented to the Legislature at Sacramento. 1878—(1) March. Beautifying of central school grounds begun. (2) April. A certified copy of the Senate Bill, Number 398, was received by the Board of Trustees. This bill became a law March 12, 1878. It authorized the district to issue bonds to the amount of $10,000. This bill has made it possible for districts throughout the state to vote bonds in order to build more school houses. Again the Colony had been successful in her pioneering in the educational field. (3) May. Plans presented by Boggs and Ripley for the new building adopted by the Board. (4) June First "school picnic" held in San Diego Canyon (now Irvine Park). (5) June 17. First School Bonds offered for sale. First call for bids to build a new school published by Trustees. (6) Contract awarded to G. F. Leonard, of Los Angeles for $9,100.00. (7) 13 Offer of Messrs. Perry, Woodworth and Co., to purchase bonds at par, half gold and half silver, was accepted. (8) Well bowed but tank and windmill left for later date. (9) August. Corner Stone of new school laid by the Masons. September. For the first time the Board leved a school tax to apply on the interest of the school bonds. Tax rate 20c on the 100. (11) December 28. First installment paid on the new school building, contractors receiving $7000.00. 1879—(1) January 10. The new building formally accepted by the school Board. (2) First school bell arrived Jan. 11. It was purchased with the proceeds from a "school exhibition." Should one be fortunate enough to have an anti-venomous serum along, read the directions and act accordingly. There is no great need to speed, as venoms of California snakes acts slowly. Better to carry out directions fully, the department said, than to allow fear or agitation to cause one to miss an important step. If no serum is at hand, there are only two other first-aid measures worth using. They are incision and suction. First, make a cross cut incision at each fang mark, using a sharp, clean knife or razor blade, cutting through the skin to a depth of one quarter inch and one half inch long. Next apply suction to the wound, by mechanical means, such as a breast pump, if available, or with the mouth if not. An ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure, however, the health department has suggested that one observe the snake's code of etiquette. Don't pick up or reach for an object on the ground without first looking. A snake resents anything being suddenly poked at it and is liable to make a swift answer in the form of a bite. Supervisors Proceedings It was ordered to appropriate from the unapportioned auto license fund to the second district auto license road fund $18,000.00. Fumigating license was issued Duster & Waterbury and spraying licenses were issued E.M.Wiley, Chester Smalley, Jim Word, Deward P.Clayton, R.E.Fleming, I.B.Franklin, J.C.Gulledge and A.M.Gray on recommendation of the Horticultural Commissioner. Southern California Edison Co. was instructed to install two additional street lights in the Placentia Lighting District on West Santa Fe Avenue, Placentia, between the western boundary of the incorporated city; of Placentia the same being at Murray Street and the western boundary of the Placentia Lighting District this territory being commonly known as Chapman Hill. Hearing on formation of Yorba Linda Fire Protection District was continued to August 19th, 1930 at 10:00 A.M. Deed of Right of Way from Katherine S. Emery was accepted. Easement from Murphy Oil Company was accepted. Deed of Right of Way from Charles L.McComber et al was accepted. Resolution for naming Ortega Highway was adopted. sold for old lumber. (5) First appearance of new Rules and Regulations pertaining to the children, length of school days, etc. (6) Fourth teacher employed by district. (7) First reduction of teacher's salary recorded. (8) First available records of Los Angeles County give the value of School properties in Anaheim District as-Houses, lots and furniture ... $12,500.00 FOREMAN & CLARK SUITS $20, $25, $35 Just arrived, new summer models We are showing the largest selection ever in Anaheim GUARANTEED SERVICE GUARANTEED PRICE LAKES For Men and Boys 225 W. CENTER (Next to Fox Theatre, Anaheim) PAPER WORLD per PublishMatter at ce Raising Pheasants Proving Success California will soon be well stocked with pheasants. Letters to the Division of Fish and Game from all sections of the state relative to the raising of pheasants bring nothing but messages of success, according to John L. Farley, executive officer of the division. A great deal of this success is due to the fact that various rod and gun clubs have given full support to the work, especially in a protective way, he said. A letter has just been received from George N. Peltier, of Westwood, Lassen County, who says that he has received a hatching of eggs from the Division of Fish and Game and has distributed them among the various ranches. Last year, Peltier, in connection with the Westwood Rod and Gun Club, liberated 200 birds out of a hatching of 360 eggs. This, he said, is a very good record. Giving Away Gold Mine A genuine gold mine will be given away as one of the attractions of Nevada City's three day Fourth of July Celebration this year. The mine is situated in the heart of a heavy gold-bearing district, near the famous Champion mine which produced $25,000,000 in gold. This will be the second time a mine will have been offered as a prize. Last year's winner is reported as already having found a ledge of ore having $20 values. What's behind your telephone? Your familiar telephone—what's behind it? 67 million miles of wiring, thousands of switchboards and central offices, 20 million other interconnected telephones, an army of people—are these all? More than all these, there's a vision of Your familiar telephone—what's behind it? 67 million miles of wiring, thousands of switchboards and central offices, 20 million other interconnected telephones, an army of people—are these all? More than all these, there's a vision of service. This is, that anyone, anywhere, shall be able to talk quickly and at reasonable cost with anyone, anywhere else. There's no standing still in the Bell System. 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