anaheim-gazette 1930-12-25

Read it in the Gazette ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI Orange County Fair May Be Abandoned Voters Struck It Hard Blow When They Declared Against Purchase of Grounds EXPENSE IS VERY HEAVY Directors to Meet Soon to Discuss Fair's Future When one voters of the county at the November election rejected the proposition to buy out of the public treasury the exposition grounds occupied by the Orange County Fair; they struck a blow at the fair which may be the cause of abandoning the exposition, at least for 1931. That the directors of the fair contemplate abandoning the enterprise because of the uncertainty of its financial future was revealed at a meeting last week of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, held at Huntington Beach. Not only did the voters declare against the purchase of the fair grounds, but the public has failed in its support of the exposition to the extent that the fair board has had to carry a burden in meeting the heavy overhead expenses. A meeting of the fair directors may be held before long, when the exposition's future will be the chief subject. S. W. Stanley, of Tustin, and for Santa Comes For Anaheim Christmas Whole City Celebrates By Giving Joy Especially to the Children Anaheim has been aglow with the Christmas spirit in the form of celebrations for the last ten days, and a number of features were continued until the arrival of Santa Claus on his gift-giving expedition last night. One of the outstanding local celebrations was a party given for about 2,000 children at the Fox theatre last Saturday morning, the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association and the theatre management sponsoring the affair. It was one of the largest and happiest gatherings of youngsters in the Yuletide history of Anaheim, the youngsters lining up for blocks as they awaited the opening of the theatre doors, each child receiving a gift from Santa, whose representative was Harry C. Arthur. Santa Claus had completed a tour of the county on a gaily decorated truck, when he invited children from all the towns and cities to attend the party. And the response was large and joyful. Santa returned from his tour Friday evening when he was met by a police escort and the Anaheim Legion drum and bugle corps. Riding in his sleigh on the truck, since there was no snow on the streets, Santa attracted much attention as he went through downtown streets. His appearance marked the opening of the evening shopping sea- special future was revealed at a meeting last week of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, held at Huntington Beach. Not only did the voters declare against the purchase of the fair grounds, but the public has failed in its support of the exposition to the extent that the fair board has had to carry a burden in meeting the heavy overhead expenses. A meeting of the fair directors may be held before long, when the exposition's future will be the chief subject. S. W. Stanley, of Tustin, and for many years one of the most active men in the county in the fair management, gave the Association of Chambers of Commerce at the Huntington Beach meeting much information on the difficulties which have confronted the exposition and which beclouds its future. Taxes, interest and rent on the present fair site a few miles south of Anaheim, have combined in giving the exposition management a heavy financial burden, said Mr. Stanley. The board of directors had been hopeful that the voters of the county would favor the purchase of the grounds, he said, which would have been followed by the directors to proceeding with the construction of a half-mile track on the site. The present site, Mr. Stanley said, is of ample size for a race track, and the horsemen of the county had offered to assist in putting on a speed program. While the county now owns a tract of 160 acres south of Santa Ana, the land is so low that it is not adaptable for fair purposes, Mr. Stanley said. Not only would it be very expensive to put up the needed buildings, but the structures would, he said, be largely duplication of the buildings which the fair has been using and now owns on the rented grounds. The expenses of the fair have in the past been guaranteed by a small number of public spirited men, but this group, according to Mr. Stanley, does not feel that they can continue to carry the financial load without major assistance from outside sources and a new financial plan. Mr. Stanley further said that there had been some talk of the fair and the Orange County Valencia Show being combined, but the idea has not gone far as to be presented to the fair management. He said that he had also heard that the orange show might also be abandoned, but George W. Reid, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, assured the meeting that the show would be continued. He said there was no disposition to abandon or discontinue for the coming year the holding of the citrus exposition, but one would be staged on more elaborate scale than ever. NEW HOUSE TO COST $6,000 A. H. Johnston has been granted a building permit for a new dwelling and garage at 327 North Pine, to cost $6,000. The contractor is G. F. Harding. Santa Claus had completed a tour of the county on a gaily decorated truck, when he invited children from all the towns and cities to attend the party. And the response was large and joyful. Santa returned from his tour Friday evening when he was met by a police escort and the Anaheim Legion drum and bugle corps. Riding in his sleigh on the truck, since there was no snow on the streets, Santa attracted much attention as he went through downtown streets. His appearance marked the opening of the evening shopping season in the Anaheim stores and shops. The Rotary Club gave its Christmas dinner and Christmas tree to families of members at the Elks Club Monday noon, when Santa Claus himself presented each woman and child with a present. Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions club members and their wives greatly helped in spreading Christmas cheer over the city by filling 3,000 boxes with goodies for the youngsters who attended the annual Christmas party Monday night which Anaheim gave at the city park. Girl Scout troop No. 2, of Fremont school and Troop 3, of Central school, joined in the wide-spread effort to give youngsters who otherwise might have been overlooked by Santa Claus. Troop 2, under leaders Miss Ada Williams, met at the school and packed boxes of candy and entertained themselves by singing carols. Troop 3 with Miss Dorothea Harvey as leader, held a Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Sylvia Johnston and on Monday evening joined other Girl Scouts in assisting at the public party at the city park. About all of Anaheim concentrated at the city park Monday night to celebrate Christmas with a party for people of high and low degree, old and young. Santa Claus was there at a gorgeous tree, and with the help of members of a number of service clubs 3,000 boxes packed with candy, nuts and goodies were distributed. The program began with an invocation by the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church. The glee club of the Women's Auxiliary of the Anaheim Legion was one of the chief contributors to the enjoyment of the evening, singing old familiar carols, led by Mrs. Kate McCullah, and the whole audience of several thousand people joined in the community sing. The big party was under the direction of a committee headed by City Councilman Koessel, the other members being Harry Macres, Harry Horn, John W. Price and George W. Reid. White Temple Talent In Bayard's Pageant "The Heavenly Host," Lyman R. Bayard's pageant of the Nativity, was presented as a Christmas fete at the White Temple M. E. Church, Sunday morning and it is estimated that only 50 people attended. Although Governor-elect Rolph failed by 607 votes million mark for which he November election, Org helped him in the attempt him 18,039 votes; to 14,000 K. Young; democratic candidate 501 for Upton Sinclair; so date. The official tabulation did by the secretary of Rolph received while Young got 333,973 votes; with one each to Sinclair. Los Angeles county high strengthhold. He polled three here; while Rolph got Sinclair received 20,075. Tulare, Stanislaus, Tehune were the only other state where Young was half; or more, of the total here for Rolph; although close to accomplishing therand Madera counties. BRIDES LEAVE FOR V The Misses Ruth and Ed both former Anaheim school left Los Angeles Wednesday last week to be married Miss Ruth to Reinhard NEW HOUSE TO COST $6,000 A. H. Johnston has been granted a building permit for a new dwelling and garage at 327 North Pine, to cost $6,000. The contractor is G. F. Harding. Is Around The Corner Make the New Year count in your campaign for family finances—even in such little things as disposing of your user car, used washer, or vacant lot. You'll profit by using The Gazette Want Ads. And See What Happens Phone 2414 And See What Happens White Temple Talent In Bayard's Pageant "The Heavenly Host," Lyman R. Bayard's pageant of the Nativity, was presented as a Christmas fete at the White Temple M. E. Church, Sunday evening, and it was one of the distinctive Yuletide observances among the many given by the Anaheim protestant churches. The pageant was given under the direction of Percy W. Olds; Miss Madelyn Conover was stage director, with Ben Foland and Elon S. Williamson as assistants. L. R. Fivecoats was electrician and Mrs. J. W. Eberhardt was organist. The cast was a large one and was made up of talent within the church organization. County Engineers Hold Annual Election The Orange County Engineers' Club met at Tustin, Friday night, when C. Ray Browning was host to 55 members, and the club elected E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim city engineer, as president for the coming year. G. Willard Parks, assistant city engineer, was named as secretary. The speaker was Arthur M. Ellis, Los Angeles attorney, who illustrated a talk on early California history with lantern slides. The club will hold its next meeting at Fullerton on Jan. 16. Those attending the Friday meeting from Anaheim were Mr. Hapgood, Mr. Parks, O. E. Steward and Everett E. Parks. GARDEN CLUB'S PARTY The Anaheim Garden Club enjoyed a Christmas party at the ranch home of Mrs. H. F. H. Schneider on South Los Angeles street. Each member brought a potted plant which was distributed by a drawing plan. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 25, 1930 The Introduction By Albert T. Reid "Santa Claus,-this is my new brother. You see he wasn't here when you came last Christmas." Only 607 Short Of 1,000,000 Votes Orange County Official Count Gives 18,039 Votes To Rolph Although Governor-elect Jambes Rolph failed by 607 votes to reach the million mark for which he aimed in the November election, Orange county helped him in the attempt by giving him 18,039 votes, to 14,019 for Milton K. Young, democratic candidate, and 501 for Upton Sinclair, socialist candidate. The official tabulation just completed by the secretary of state's office showed Rolph received 999,393 votes, while Young got 333,973, and Sinclair, 20,480. Alpine county, high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, was nearly unanimous in support of Rolph, giving him 66 votes, with one each to Young and Sinclair. Los Angeles county was Young's stronghold. He polled 154,656 votes there, while Rolph got 299,417, and Sinclair received 20,075. Tulare, Stanislaus, Tehama and Orange were the only other counties in the state where Young was able to get half, or more, of the total vote polled there for Rolph, although Young came close to accomplishing this in Merced and Madera counties. BRIDES LEAVE FOR WEDDINGS The Misses Ruth and Edna Hannigan, both former Anaheim school teachers, left Los Angeles Wednesday night of last week to be married last Sunday. Republicans to Attend Rolph Inauguration A delegation made up of a number of Anaheim Republicans is being organized to attend the inauguration of Governor-elect Rolph at Sacramento, Jan. 5. Owen R. Owen, Anaheim chairman of the Rolph campaign committee, will head the delegation, he substituting for Mayor L. E. Miller, who will be unable to attend the inauguration. The committee arranging for the trip is made up of Don Winans, P. A. Stanton, Thomas L. McPadden, F. A. Yungbluth, William Schumacher, Owen R. Owen, Ted Kuchel, L. H. Loudon and L. E. Miller. Any one desiring to attend the inauguration is requested by Mayor Miller to communicate with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce office promptly so that reservation may be made on the special train which is to start from Los Angeles. SINGERS ON SANTA FE TRIP Six singers from the Santa Ana Junior College will on Feb. 2 begin a tour over the Santa Fe lines, which will take them to Chicago and back, when they will sing to various shop groups employed by that railroad in many cities. Those who will make the trip are Howard Rose, Simeon Toelle, Marquis Hare and James Lukens, composing the male quartet; Miss Margaret Rust and Miss Nada Smith, soloists, and Miss Myrtle Martin instructor. PERMITS ARE NEEDED Motorists going to Lower California are required to obtain a permit from the Mexican Custom Offices. This permit is good for ten days only. Persons wishing to remain longer than ten days 300 Farm Leaders At July Meeting Orange County Will Entertain Farm Bureau Head of Eleven States Next July That the Western States Farm Bureau convention will be held in Orange county in July, next year, is now assured, word having come to the Orange County Bureau that the location for the convention and the time of holding it has been confirmed by the American Farm Bureau Federation, at its recent session in Boston. It will be one of the most important meetings of farm leaders to be held in the United States next year. As a result of the announcement county farm heads are preparing to launch a well-organized program soon after the first of the year in preparation for the conclave to be held July 7, 8, and 9, according to R. D. Flaherty, secretary of the Orange County Farm Bureau. More than 300 agriculture leaders are expected to attend the three-day meet. According to present plans a pre-convention meeting of State and County Farm Bureau officers will be held July 6, Flaherty said. Formal acceptance of the county's invitation to entertain farm heads of the eleven Western States follows a prolonged campaign to secure the 1931 convention for this locality. The invitation to select Orange county for next year's meeting was presented at the 1930 conclave held in Salt Lake City last summer by Roy Bishop, J. W. Crill, E. F. Eastman and Fletchie. "MY BEST GIRL" The Gazette's sprightly story, to be published in twelve generous installments. BEGINS NEXT WEEK, JAN. 1 It was written by KATHLEEN NORRIS, which is ample assurance that it is well worth reading both by old and young. It tells a glowing story of romance. Maggie, who works in a Five and Ten Cent Store, there meets her affinity—Joe. Maggie, Joe, Ma, Pa—all the characters in this delightful story are just ordinary folks, regular human beings like the rest of us, into whose lives romance comes with plenty of tears and heartaches, just like the rest of us, but happiness in the end. KATHLEEN NORRIS knows people and loves them all, and her stories are enormously popular with everybody. You will enjoy this story and like the people in it. Don't fail to get the first instalment Read "My Best Girl" in the Gazette Next Week and You Will Read IT EVERY WEEK. Route Selected For Acqueduct Board of Engineers Favor Parker, Arizona, for the $200,000,000 Project As had been anticipated for some weeks, the Board of Review, made up of three noted engineers, has approved what is known as the Parker route, the route of the Colorado river acqueduct which is to bring water into the Metropolitan district of Southern California. The report of the board with this recommendation was made in Los Angeles, Monday. The report was based largely upon the recommendations of Frank E. Weymouth, chief engineer of the Metropolitan district, and it was approved by the board, made up of Thaddeus Merriam, chief engineer of the New York City water system; A. J. Wiley, of Boise, Idaho, consulting engineer of the Hoover Dam and the Panama Canal; Richard R. Lyman, Salt Lake City, of the Chicago consulting board of sanitary control. The board urged that steps be taken immediately to begin work on the acqueduct, which will cost about $200,000,000, for it will take at least six years to build the gigantic water conveyor. Thearker route, beginning at the Arizona town of that name, is regarded as the most practical route of many that were considered. The acqueduct will at Parker tap the Colorado river about 150 miles below the Hoover Dam. Big Power Plant In Orange County Edison Company Will Erect Huge Switching Station Six Miles from Anaheim IT WILL COST $1,500,000 Initial Capacity Will Be 200,000 Horsepower The construction of a $1,500,000 major switching station at Stanton, six miles southwest of Anaheim, to supply electric energy to all Orange county distribution stations, is planned by the Southern California Edison Company Ltd., for 1932, according to the announcement by R. E. Bacon, district manager of the company. The new station, together with transmission facilities, ultimately will represent a 200,000,000 Orange county investment. The initial capacity of the switching center will be 200,000 horsepower. The need for the station has resulted, according to Mr. Beacon, from the increased present demand for electric service in all sections of Orange county and the assured growth of lead in this territory. Distribution stations of the county now are being supplied with energy from the company's Lighthip substation, a major switching point on the main north and south transmission Panama Canal; Richard R. Lyman, Salt Lake City, of the Chicago consulting board of sanitary control. The board urged that steps be taken immediately to begin work on the acqueduct, which will cost about $200,000,000, for it will take at least six years to build the gigantic water conveyor. The Parker route, beginning at the Arizona town of that name, is regarded as the most practical route of many that were considered. The acqueduct will at Parker tap the Colorado river about 150 miles below the Hoover Dam and will cross 265 miles of desert and mountains before it gets into Southern California. It is estimated that it will cost $5,000,000 a year to operate the acqueduct. A meeting was held in Pasadena Tuesday, to discuss the report, and at that time a proposition of a bond issue to meet the cost of the project was considered. The whole proposition will later be submitted to the citizens of cities comprising the Metropolitan district, including Anaheim, for approval. Funeral Rites for Mrs. G. L. Benjamin Anaheim lost one of its gentlewomen by the death of Mrs. Gertrude L. Benjamin, Sunday, her funeral being held Tuesday afternoon at the Lacks, Terry and Campbell chapel, with entombment in a crypt at Fairnaven mauseleum in Santa Ana. Mrs. Benjamin was the widow of the late F. C. Benjamin and the mother of Horace H. Benjamin, vice-president of the Bank of America Trust & Savings Association. She had been ill for some time at the family home at 521 Zeyn street. She came to Anaheim in 1918 from Aberdeen, S. D., when Mr. Benjamin acquire controlling interest on the old First National Bank here and of which he was the directing head until his death ten years ago. Mrs. Benjamin was a member of the First Presbyterian church and of the Ebell Club, and her funeral service was conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Thomas A. Walker. The pall-bearers were all former residents of South Dakota and included S. C. Hartranft, E. M. Hall, Harry Parker, Don F. Harrison, Leonard Evans and Arthur G. Porter. Sie is survived by her son, Horace H. Benjamin of this city; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Bowen of Augusta, Wis., and Mrs. Lida Brooks of Florence, S. D., and a brother, Ed. Hanton of Superior, Wis. FUNERAL OF HERY A. NEFF The funeral of Henry Allen Neff, a resident of Anaheim for the last 16 years, was held yesterday morning at the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel, with burial in the family plot at Fairrane. The need for the station has resulted, according to Mr. Beacon, from the increased present demand for electric service in all sections of Orange county and the assured growth of lead in this territory. Distribution stations of the county now are being supplied with energy from the company's Lighthipo substation, a major switching point on the main north and south transmission line that links the company's Sierra Nevada hydro-electric generating system and the Long Beach steam-electric generating station. A direct transmission line, fifteen miles long, will connect the new station at Stanton with the Lighthipo station. Construction of this transmission line will involve approximately another 140,000 acres of land a mile east of the town of Stanion, which is the approximate center of the most highly developed section of Orange county. The station site is in the Southern Pacific railroad, which will be utilized in bringing to the construction site the heavy materials and electrical equipment to be required. The proposed 1931 construction of the station represents only a part of an extensive program of development planned for Orange County, according to Mr. Beacon. As the demand for electrical service continues to increase, resulting from greater domestic, agricultural and industrial use of electric power, facilities of the station will be extended. The Stanton station marks the second instance of locating a major substation away from the general north and south line of the Edison high voltage transmission system. The first instance was established of the La Fresa station between Torrance and Redondo Beach. This station is now in service, providing improved electrical service to a large area. Transformers and switching equipment of large capacity will be installed in the Stanton station, as was done at La Fresa. There will be, in the initial installation, six transformers of 33,523 horsepower capacity each. All will be oil insulated, air blast self-cooling and (Continued on page 8) Tunnel Connection for Courthouse and Annex Now that the old St. Ann's Inn has been acquired as an annex to the Santa Ana courthouse, and the interior of the structure is being made over to meet the needs of county officials, the Board of Supervisors are planning to connect the courthouse and the annex with a tunnel. The supervisors have asked Nat Neff, superintendent of highways to estimate Agriculture lead the county's farm heads of sales follows a secure the 1931 utility. The invicounty for next presented at the Salt Lake City shop, J. W. Crill,erty. FUNERAL OF HERY A. NEFF The funeral of Henry Allen Neff, a resident of Anaheim for the last 16 years, was held yesterday morning at the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel, with burial in the family plot at Fairhaven cemetery. Mr. Neff died at his home at 403 East Sycamore street, Sunday. He was a native of Glencoe, Ohio, where he was born 71 years ago, and came to California seventeen years ago. He was a member of the Centerville lodge of Mason and the Anaheim Masons exemplified the order ritual at the grave-side. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. R. W. Lee, of White Temple M. E. Church. Mr. Neff had been a Methodist practically all of his life. He is survived by Mrs. Neff, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Sidebottom; a son, Carl L. Neff and a sister, Mrs. Doris Thompson, all of Anaheim. EICKHOLT-HUARTE BETROTHAL The betrothal of two Anaheimians who are well known socially was announced at an evening party last week, the bride-elect being Miss Dorothy Eickholt and the bridegroom elect being Joseph Huarte. The announcement was made at a party which was marked by Christmas decorations in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Eickholt on Nutwood avenue. Miss Eickholt was graduated from Union High school and Mr. Huarte attended the schools of Anaheim and the Orange County Business College. TOURISTS SHOW GAIN Increase in the number of motor tourist visitors to California this year is shown in a report of the State Division of Motor Vehicles. During the first ten months of this year the division issued 75,901 non-resident permits to visiting motorists, 5,171 more than were issued during the same period in 1929. Tunnel Connection for Courthouse and Annex Now that the old St. Ann's Inn has been acquired as an annex to the Santa Ana courthouse, and the interior of the structure is being made over the meet the needs of county officials, the Board of Supervisors are planning to connect the courthouse and the annex with a tunnel. The supervisors have asked Nat Neff, superintendent of highways to estimate costs of the underground passage and see if he can keep his estimate under $3,500. A street which is busy with motor traffic is between the courthouse and the annex, and since county officials and others will be going and coming frequently through the day, the supervisors believe that the tunnel will be a safe guard to human life. Flying Rumors QUIT KICKING THAT BRICK AROUND A general in Germany predicts that another world's war will start along about the first of may, 1932. Usually that's the time for plenics. Had the general timed the war to take place a month earlier it would no doubt pass as an April Fool's uprising. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS Mussolini says it will take three years to straighten out this world wide depression. Incidentally he orders all speculators over there shot at sunrise. JUST AROUND THE CORNER With the millionaires telling the poor guys how to do it, is a good deal like a fella going window shopping with an empty pocketbook.