anaheim-gazette 1930-07-31

JAMES SLEEPER FOR ASSESSOR The Man Who Dellvers the Goods TO THE VOTERS AND TAX PAYERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: In asking your support for the office of County Assessor, I do so with a feeling that I have tried to do my duty as Assessor by giving every tax payer a just equitable assessment and by endeavoring to keep the assessments at a reasonable base, as this office is the only bumper between the tax payer and the tax spender. The assessor has nothing what ever to do with the fixing of tax rates, that being done by the Supervisors, School Trustees, City Trustees, and Special District Trustees, his only duty being to place values on all property and collect unsecured personal property taxes. I point with pride to my record on assessments as there have not been 35 changes by the Board of Equalization in the past 20 years, which record can not be claimed by another County Assessor in the State with as large a population in their county as we have. My opponent for this office is in favor of a revaluation of the County, which would be a fine thing for a new man to have when just coming into the Assessor's office, relieving him of his responsibility as to assessed values, the Board of Appraisers doing that for him. The valuation fixing authority on property for purposes of taxation is confer- Black Scale and How to Treat It The infestation of black scale in the summer of 1929 was much heavier than normal. This resulted in much spray and fumigation work for this pest. The unusually warm weather interfered with the work considerably, especially the spraying, but despite this handicap there were many more trees sprayed than fumigated in Orange County during 1929-30. Control work started the latter part of July but did not get well under way before the middle of August. The scale remained small for a longer period than usual, and excellent results were obtained in many cases even into November—a marked contrast to the previous season when by the last of August the scale in many groves was too large to kill. Considerable parasite work, particularly of Aphycus and Scutellista, was observed during the early summer. Later the native Aphycus was also a factor in helping control work. In late spring some scale destroying fungus was noticed. The weather last summer and autumn was far above the normal for this area. Usually the maximum summer temperature for the year is below 100 degrees, but last season the thermometer registered above 100 degrees six days in certain parts of this coastal district. Furthermore, the humidity was unusually low. The abnormal weather slowed up black scale development, thereby tending to reduce the amount of double brood scale and producing a long period, when the insects were in the immature stage and most susceptible to successful control. The extreme weather also produced considerable natural mortality. For several years Orange County has been a fertile field for oil sprays, and last season saw more brands and grades than ever before. At least 17 spray concerns were actively selling, one marketing as high as eight or nine different oil sprays. Practically every oil spray used on black scale gave good results if applied at proper dosage when the insects were small. The standard medium oils were used at 1:2-3 NEW SYSTEM OF FINANCE California counties ever forced into a plan for fire constructions much like the state, in opinion of state Bond issues are now exclusively by counties in tension work, with heavy investment placed out. In Orange county, $5,000 ed indebtedness is now on quiring interest payment each year, according to a plied by State Controller. The state some time what is known as a "ten program." Under this provement are figured an ing year by year what the prison, institution, and populations will be and be needed by these various government for new con- Each year a certain day is started and completed made available through planning. Although state officials counties have a somewhat problem they contend that could be used with modifying down the burden of bond now being carried by tax. Careful estimates should for example, in the grower hospital. Additions to tax increase can then be needed from current necessity for sudden our institution has become such that an urgency exists. Schools should also be determined usability of pre- and an estimate of the degree of each. Such a stu- cate the manner for de school gradually as fin- JAMES SLEEPER red by the Constitution, the Codes and the decisions of the Courts, especially upon the Assessor, and the Assessor can not, under the provisions of the Constitution the Codes and the decisions of the Courts delegate the valuation fixing authority to anyone. Why have an assessor if you are going to have an expensive Board of Appraisers to do his work? The Supervisors of San Diego County had a revaluation of all property at a cost of over $350,000 and are still employing five extra men on this work. The late Board of Equalization of San Diego County had 237 complaints against 21 in Orange County. The Orange County Farm Bureau sent a committee to San Diego a few months ago to investigate this work and in their report they stated that 25% of the assessments were wrong. San Francisco County Supervisors at a cost of over $225,000 had a revaluation of the City and County in 1927 and 1928, and in the Journal of Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco on page 779, dated March 3, 1930, they say that they have never utilized these appraisals as the market value of property had diminished so much that they are of no value. Alameda County had a revaluation of all property at a cost of nearly $200,000 and they have never used the figures set up by the Appraisers. I do not think the tax payers of Orange County want to go to an expense of over $100,000 to try this experiment, and all I ask is for a reasonable for this work and was complimentance for assistants so as to be able to handle the real estate values the same were in the immature stage and most susceptible to successful control. The extreme weather also produced considerable natural mortality. For several years Orange County has been a fertile field for oil sprays, and last season saw more brands and grades than ever before. At least 17 spray concerns were actively selling, one marketing as high as eight or nine different oil sprays. Practically every oil spray used on black scale gave good results if applied at proper dosage when the insects were small. The standard medium oils were used at 1:2-3 per cent up to 2½ per cent. The season size of the scale and sometimes competitive salesmanship regulating the dosage. Despite the dry, hot summer very little damage was done. As a rule, great care was exercised to see that spray rigs did not work when it was hot that there was danger of injury to trees or fruit. Such damage as occurred was principally small fruit drop following a hot spell in late August, occasional burned orangees on the sunward side of the tree and some retarded coloration from spraying too late in the autumn or in winter. Of these, the retarded coloration was perhaps the worst and caused most complaint. As long as growers continue to use oil sprays in late autumn or winter there will be trouble in coloring fruit. In the way of fruit spot Destruxol emulsion gave considerable spot staining of oranges. Summer and fall funigation on black scale gave good results, on the whole much better than during the previous season. Because of the very slow development of scale, even low dosages were satisfactory. Ordinarily, winter funigation is common in that part of the County where the black scale is double brooded. The past season saw comparatively little winter work in this area because as a rule the scale was then out of condition to treat. For this reason, winter funigation in contrast to summer was poor. Our recommendations are to funigate for black scale as soon as the scale is hatched at dte green fruit is large enough to stand treatment. As a rule, fubigation should start by the last of July. Fumigation is usually begun with a 77 per cent dosage, but this should be raised to 88 per cent as soon as the young fruit will stand it and further increased to 100 per cent later in the season as the scale matures toward the rubber stage. Thorough spraying while the scale is immature with medium oil emulsion of standard brands at 1¾ to 2 per cent should give satisfactory control of black scale as has been the case during the past season. From the standpoint of damage to tree and fruit, the light medium oils should be used. Late July, August and early September age the months of least damage from oil sprays. Avoid late autumn or winter work. Black scale mixed with purple scale is often found in groves in Orange County and is difficult to handle. The most dependable single treatment is fumigation, and the dosage should be now being carried by taxi. Careful estimates should for example, in the grower hospital. Additions to tax increase can then be needed from current fur necessity for sudden our institution has become such that an urgency exists. Schools should also be termine usability of pre- and an estimate of the distance of each. Such a study catale the manner for de-school; gradually as fin County authorities too odenly discover woefully conditions and an immense new buildings, which unde system must be met by a STATE FAIR OFFERS Domestic Science and Department Provides Program A chance for women Anaheim to earn part $15,000 in cash prizes is domestic art and domestic partment of the State Fair to September 7th. The whole range of hort craft is covered by the china painting to cake ad ing, according to Charl secretary-manager of thhe Premium lists together blanks may be obtained by Jane Amundsen, superintendent Women's Building at ththe grounds. Entries close A In the china painting premiums total $225, incl stake of $15 first and $1 specimen embroidery lace hand,手工made,the p $120; living room fancy dining room linen,$75; and quilts,$175; wearing arts and crafts,such a picture embroidery,etc., made jams,jellies and vegetables and meats, CH JUST they say that they have never utilized these appraisals as the market value of property had diminished so much that they are of no value. Alameda County had a revaluation of all property at a cost of nearly $200,000 and they have never used the figures set up by the Appraisers. I do not think the tax payers of Orange County want to go to an expense of over $100,000 to try this experiment, and all I ask is for a reasonable for this work and was complimentance for assistants so as to be able to handle the real estate values the same as I do the buildings and trees in the County. I have had the best men available for this work and was complimented by the last Grand Jury on their work. The voter and tax payer has a great many things to consider before making a change in the Assessor's office, for instance, the oil industry with an assessed valuation of fifty million dollars, being over 25% of our total assessment for County purposes. I was the first Assessor in the State to get up a production form which the Oil Companies are required to fill out, giving their production of all oil and gas produced from each lease. This form is now used by all the Assessors of the State who have oil properties in their Counties. I was the first and only Assessor in the State as far as I know who sent ex-service men their blank forms to fill out for tax exemption the first of March each year so that they will not forget to file the same before the first Monday in July as the law requires. You have your choice of two candidates for the Assessor's office, one who has resided in the County seven years with no experience in the assessing of property, and one who has resided in the County forty-two years, an active farmer for thirty years and who knows the value of land and where the good and poor lands of our County are located, and who has been your Assessor for the past twenty years. My record as Assessor is well known by the tax payers of Orange County and I am asking your support on this record. Respectfully, JAMES SLEEPER, County Assessor. Authorized Publicity The sale of cigarettes has fallen off during the past few months. Does this mean that a lot of people are going to get fat? Thorough spraying while the scale is immature with medium oil emulsion of standard brands at 1% to 2 per cent should give satisfactory control of black scale as has been the case during the past season. From the standpoint of damage to tree and fruit, the light medium oils should be used. Late July, August and early September age the months of least damage from oil sprays. Avoid late autumn or winter work. Black scale mixed with purple scale is often found in groves in Orange County and is difficult to handle. The most dependable single treatment is fumigation, and the dosage should be kept up to 100 per cent if possible. If only a few trees are severely infested with purple scale, spot spray prior to fumigating the entire orchard. Black Scale and Red Spider: Where red spider is a problem along with black scale on orange trees, the grower may do one of several things: a. Fumigate for the scale and then treat for the red spider. b. Control both pests with a medium oil spray applied as for scale alone. Farm Board to Help Beet Growers The Federal Farm Board announced today that it has designated Sugar beets as a commodity and has invited representatives of the growers in the seventeen sugar beet producing states to meet in Greeley, Colorado, Saturday, August 2, 1930, to develop a national cooperative marketing program for their product. A preliminary conference of growers representing approximately 75 per cent of the sugar beet acreage was held in Colorado June 20 with representatives of the Farm Board present. A resolution was adopted requesting that steps be taken by the Farm Board to assist in the organization of a national association of beet growers and it was recommended that a national meeting be called with representation on the basis of one grower for each 40,000 acres of sugar beets and one grower for each state with less than 40,000 acres of sugar beets, selection to be made by the cooperatives in areas where the producers are organized. In 1929 the sugar beet acreage was 717,000 acres with a yield of 7,672,000 tons having a farm value of approximately $57,600,000. NEW SYSTEM OF FINANCING Counties May Adopt State Plan and Avoid Bond Issues California counties eventually will be forced into a plan for financing public constructions much like that used by the state, in opinion of state officials. Bond issues are now used almost exclusively by counties in this construction work, with heavy interest burdens placed on future generations, it is pointed out. In Orange county, $5,022,000 in bonded indebtedness is now outstanding, requiring interest payments of $275,152 each year, according to a report compiled by State Controller Ray L. Riley. The state some time ago adopted what is known as a "ten year building program." Under this plan all improvements are figured ahead, estimating year by year what the increase in prison, institution, and educational populations will be and how much will be needed by these various units of the government for new construction. Each year a certain definite project is started and completed, with funds made available through the longtime planning. Although state officials admit that counties have a somewhat different problem, they contend that the scheme could be used with modifications to cut down the burden of bond indebtedness now being carried by taxpayers. Careful estimates should be made, for example, in the growth of a county hospital. Additions to take care of this increase can then be constructed as needed from current funds, with no necessity for sudden outlays after an institution has become so overcrowded that an urgency exists. Schools should also be studied, to determine usability of present buildings and an estimate of the date of obsolescence of each. Such a study would indicate the manner for developing each school gradually as finances permit. sweepstake of $15 first and $10 second; homemade preserves, pickles, catsup, etc., $120, with a sweepstake of $15 first and $10 second; homemade bread, $33. The entry fee is 20 per cent of the first premium offered on any articles. The articles are to be shipped or taken to the Women's Building at the fair grounds. For the first time in history, second premiums are being offered in all departments in all classes of the department. "In recent years the domestic department of the State Fair has grown substantial," says Ellis Franklin, director in charge. It offers an excellent opportunity for the women of California to actively participate in the State Fair, and, incidentally, to capture a part of the prize money. ROLPH VISITING EVERY COUNTY Only Seven Counties Left to Visit Until Candidate Makes Good Campaign Object Answering propaganda that has been spread in Southern California that he would slight the southern section of the state if elected Governor, Mayor James Rolph Jr., of San Francisco, candidate for the Republican nomination for Governor, declared today that the paramount obligation of a state executive is to have constantly in mind the interests of every section of the state he is serving and to deal fairly with all the state. "Surely my trip to all of the counties in California is proof I am interested in the problems and needs of every section," said Rolph today. "There are comparatively few votes in the majority of the counties I have visited. I have gone to those places because they are a part of the great state of California and because if elected I want to be a Governor for all the people in every part of the state." Visits Every County "Our rural sections," continued Mayor Rolph, "are dependent on the metropoli- Careful estimates should be made, for example, in the growth of a county hospital. Additions to take care of this increase can then be constructed as needed from current funds, with no necessity for sudden outlays after an institution has become so overcrowded that an urgency exists. Schools should also be studied, to determine usability of present buildings and an estimate of the date of obsolescence of each. Such a study would indicate the manner for developing each school gradually as finances permit. County authorities too often now suddenly discover woefully overcrowded conditions and an immediate need for new buildings, which under the present system must be met by a bond issue. STATE FAIR OFFERS PRIZES Domestic Science and Art Department Provides Splendid Program A chance for women and girls of Anaheim to earn part of more than $15,000 in cash prizes is offered in the domestic art and domestic science department of the State Fair August 30th to September 7th. The whole range of housewife handicraft is covered by the prizes from china painting to cake and bread baking, according to Charles W. Palne, secretary-manager of the exposition. Premium lists together with entry blanks may be obtained by writing Mrs. Jane Amundsen, superintendent of the Women's Building at the State Fair grounds. Entries close August 20th. In the china painting division the premiums total $225, including a sweepstake of $15 first and $10 second. For specimen embroidery, lace and drawn work, handmade, the premiums total $120; living room fancy work, $145; dining room linen, $75; bedroom linen and quilts, $175; wearing apparel, $170; arts and crafts, such as lampshades, picture embroidery, etc., $185; homemade Jams, jellies and candied fruit, vegetables and meats, $180 with a Surely my trip to all of the counties in California is proof I am interested in the problems and needs of every section," said Rolph today. "There are comparatively few votes in the majority of the counties I have visited. I have gone to those places because they are a part of the great state of California and because if elected I want to be a Governor for all the people in every part of the state." Visits Every County "Our rural sections," continued Mayor Rolph. "are dependent on the metropolitan sections for markets and our metropolitan sections are dependent on the inland counties for produce. We are all dependent on one another." Mayor Rolph visited Riverside this week, county seat of Riverside county, leaving only seven counties on his calling list before he makes good his boast to visit every county in the state during his Gubernatorial campaign. He was introduced by former state senator Miguel Estudillo who characterized him as a great governmental executive who has proven his ability for 20 years and a man who has dealt fairly with every class during that long time. Rolph addressed the Santa Fe shop employees in San Bernardino where he was enthusiastically received. Political wise-acres there prophesied that he will carry the county by a good majority. Heroic Youth Richard Van Tassel, 19, messenger boy of Sacramento, could easily qualify as a Horatio Alger hero. Delivering a message in the Mexican-Chinese district at night recently, Van Tassel saw a Mexican dash from a Chinese store, closely pursued by two Chinese, after an attempted hold-up of the store. The Chinese were getting the worst of the argument, when Van Tassel dashed up on his bicycle, rode directly into the middle of the fracas, jumped from his bicycle and grabbed the Mexican, holding him until the police arrived. Once in a while when we see an expensive car in front of a modest home we wonder which carries the larger mortgage. Charles Kuchel (Incumbent) Candidate for Re-Election JUSTICE OF PEACE Charles Kuchel (Incumbent) Candidate for Re-Election JUSTICE OF PEACE Anaheim Township Re-Elect Wm. C. Jerome AUDITOR of Orange County Keep a faithful and efficient man in office Primary election Tuesday, August 26, 1930. Black Scale The time to fumigate or spray is at hand again. As the control period will be short make your reservations now. Over 25 years of successful business experience. Bonkosky & Oelke Fumigators and Sprayers 600 W. Center St., Anaheim Phone 170 Genuine 1865 Wm. 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