anaheim-gazette 1930-12-11

Bus Service For School Children 1,453 Orange County Pupils Were Transported Each Day Last Year ONE PUPIL RIDES 21 MILES Average Cost Per Pupil is 23 Cents a Day Every day of the school year, an army of 50,000 high school pupils are transported from their homes to the various schools in California. The motor bus is the most popular method of transportation, although electric lines and steam trains are also used. The distance the children travel daily ranges all the way from 8 miles in San Francisco to 90 miles in Mariposa county. In Orange county, according to figures compiled by Vierling Kersey, director of public instruction, a total of 1,453 pupils were transported each day last year. The greatest distance any pupil was carried daily in this county was 21 miles. "The majority of districts own their own busses, the total investment for the 58 counties being approximately 1½ million dollars," said Kersey. "The typical school bus in California carries an average load of 36 pupils. It has a seating capacity of 33 pupils, its original purchase price was $3,378, and it is planned to serve for a period of 8 years." Drivers are selected for qualities of care and dependability. Because of the large number of school bus tragedies throughout the United States in the last two years, no driver is accepted whose ability has not been proved. "The average cost per student per year is $11.35 or 23 cents per day," Kersey added. "The average cost per bus mile has been estimated at 22 cents. As compared with other states, the cost per pupil is relatively high and the cost per mile is low. This is explained by the fact that children are usually transported larger distances in California than elsewhere." Los Angeles transports the largest number of pupils by motor bus, or 20-356 per day. Fresno county is next, with 1,872 pupils daily, and Sonoma county third, with 1,534. Down South they have discovered a way to make news print from "slash pine." Print paper from "slash pine ought to be especially appropriate for some of our ultra modern journals. Thurs., Fri. Dec. 11-12 Pathe's superb emotional drama of life in the Pleasure haunts of Gay Havana . . . "HER MAN" Starring the brilliant new screen find HELEN TWELVETREES Sat. Sun Dec. 13-14 Thurs., Fri. Dec. 11-12 Pathe's superb emotional drama of life in the Pleasure haunts of Gay Havana . . . "HER MAN" Starring the brilliant new screen find HELEN TWELVETREES Sat., Sun. Dec. 13-14 Continuous Shows from 2:30 P.M. The distinguished New York stage star Grace Moore with REGINALD DENNY and WALLACE BEERY in a romantic drama of extraordinary charm "JENNY LIND" direct from the Criterion Theatre, Los Angeles Mon., Tues. Dec. 15-16 The boy star of "All Quiet on The Western Front" Lewis Ayres in his second great screen triumph . . . a thrill drama of night life . . . "The DOORWAY TO HELL" CHRISTMAS IS BUT THREE WEEKS AWAY Buy Christmas Gifts CHRISTMAS IS BUT THREE WEEKS AWAY Buy Christmas Gifts OF KNOWN QUALITY AT YOUR OWN PRICE B. HARTFIELD'S Retiring from Business AUCTION SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO! Diamonds, Watches, Clock Silverware, Etc. AT JUST WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY Sales Daily at 2:30 and 7:30 P.M. FREE GIFTS To the first 25 ladies at opening of sale daily! B. HARTFIELD JEWELER 108 West Center Street ... Anahe Gold Era of '49 May Be Revived Yellow Metal Production of California Now Only $10.000,000 a Year WAS $81,000,000 IN 1852 Tax-Free and Greater Latitude In Laws Proposed California may see a revival of the days of '49, when a million dollars a week in gold poured from the Mother Lode, if plans of Governor-elect James Rolph are carried through. The gold mining industry of this state which in 1852, its peak year, reached a production total of $81,000,000, has dwindled to but a mere $10,000,000 a year, solely because of oppressive taxation and restrictive laws, the new governor believes. It will be his aim while in office to effect a renaissance of this potentially rich addition to the state's resources, according to word received from those close to him. Perhaps his first step will be to allow the gold industry virtually tax free course, at least until it has recovered some of its former vitality. Along with this must go amendment of a state law to permit corporations interested in gold greater latitude in conducting their business. It is known that Governor-elect Rolph has studied the situation and has some very definite plans to work upon when he assumes office. State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson, slated to be one of the new governor's close advisers when Rolph becomes the executive, has discussed with Rolph the possibility of again making gold one of the leading products of the state. Santa Ana Really Is Gretna Green Reporter Reveals Matrimonial Facts and Figure at Orange County Courthouse A newspaper reporter snooping about the Orange County Court house has nosed out information that indicates Santa Ana is the Gretna Green of Southern California. Swains from all over the Southland go to the Orange county seat to have their matrimonial koots tied, and some to get them untied. The reporter in looking into the county's matrimonial records found that the average age of a bride is 25 years and that of the bridegroom is 27 years, six months. The records also show that six out of ten couples married at the county seat come from Los Angeles and seven out of ten couples come from Los Angeles county. There is a slight increase in the number of women who are marrying mates younger than they are. Marriage license clerks say that when the bride is the older she usually does the most of the talking. The average fee handed a justice of the peace or preacher for the ceremony is $1.75. The Mexicans pull down the average. The fees are really gifts. There are fewer divorces between 30 and 49 than there are between 40 and 59. Divorces between couples 28 to 30 years of age are rare. After the 49 mark has been passed the martial contusions increase, but drop off again after the half-century mark has been passed. In other words, the first ten years of married life are the least difficult to pass in martial tranquillity, but after the first ten years the causualties increase. The average amount allowed for support of complaining wives is $40 a some of its former vitality. Along with this must go amendment of a state law to permit corporations interested in gold greater latitude in conducting their business. It is known that Governor-elect Rolph has studied the situation and has some very definite plans to work upon when he assumes office. State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson, slated to be one of the new governor's close advisers when Rolph becomes the executive, has discussed with Rolph the possibility of again making gold one of the leading products of the state. "We know that California still has untold gold wealth in its mountains," said Johnson. "The job of the new administration will be to adjust the situation so that capital can be persuaded to enter this field. The whole world will ultimately be on a gold standard and California can supply the foundation for this gold basis. Past administrations have woefully neglected gold, which could rank with agriculture and oil as one of our leading sources of wealth." Asked if Rolph would approve resumption of hydraulic mining, Johnson responded that he was confident the new governor was opposed to this means of extracting gold. Now it is learned that King George's aunt, aged eighty-two, smokes cigarettes, and a popular brand at that. Wonder if she can tell 'em apart blindfolded? Anaheim “Y” Holds Annual Meeting Directors Re-Elected and Dr. F. P. Woellner Speaks On “Y” Work Among Boys The Anaheim Y. M. C. A. held its annual dinner, organized for the coming year of activities by re-electing its board of directors, and heard an address by Dr. Frederick P. Woellner, at the Freebyterian church, Thursday night. Day one change was made in the meeting, and D. Lawrence being chosen will be the stage of Everett Schneider. At Anaheim, those re-elective Frank N. Gibbs, E. C. Kenek, Warren Mattis, Robert H. Easton, M. E. Webb, Heison W. Faris, R. Chung, Dr. H. A. Johnston, H. W. Wass, W. C. Maerman, Charles A. Parson, E. C. Runostrom. Dr. Woellner said that the challenge today is the Y. M. C. A. versus operations to the association during theklakeup of young boys, and that parents must pay for one of two forms of recreational education for boys. Either the various organizations promoting the welfare and conduct of boys must be supported by parents, or state prisons may get the boys later on. Plenty of capable leaders are necessary to successful “Y” associations, he said. It is when boys reach the age where they undertake to break away from the influences of mothers and teachers that the “Y” steps in and experience its... WEEKS AWAY! Gifts OR OWN PRICE! ELD'S SALE GO! s, Clocks, Etc. T TO PAY 17:30 P.M. 5 ladies at opening Woman’s Relief Corps Elects New Officers The A.B. Paul Woman’s Relief Corps at its recent meeting elected the following: President, Mrs. Jessie Fitzpatrick; vice-presidents, Mrs. Delphene Walsh and Mrs. Samantha Alsip; treasurer, Mrs. Alma Pressell; chaplain, Mrs. Hazel Davis; conductor, Mrs. Ida Lake; guard, Mrs. Nora Dodge. Delegates and their alternates to the state convention to be held in Sacramento next May are: Mrs. Mary Mitchell and Mrs. Nora Dodge; Mrs. Addle McMillan and Mrs. Ida Lake; Mrs. Clara Heying and Mrs. Mae Baxter; Mrs. Delphene Walsh and Mrs. Jennie Hodson. The Social club held a Christmas party and pot lunch luncheon at the home of Mary Mitchell, 717 South Los Angeles, on Tuesday. Mrs. Martha Melville, chairman of the scholarship fund, and her committee will give a silver tea at her home, 600 North Olive, on Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. The corps will hold its next meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 16, when noon lunch will be given by Mrs. Lydia Herman, the retiring president. 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