anaheim-gazette 1931-02-12

Read it in the Gazette ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI County Grand Jury Makes Its Report Many Suggestions for Keeping Down Taxes On Roads, School Houses and Other Funds 10 NEW JOBS SUGGESTED Jury Finds County Affairs Generally Well Managed Abolition or at least a great reduction in road taxes, creation of ten new places on the county payroll at an annual cost of about $28,000, a county ordinance requiring the vaccination of dogs, were a few of the many recommendations made by the grand jury in its report to Superior Judge G. K. Scovel, last Monday. The jury also recommended a slowing up of school house construction, cautioned the heads of county departments to exercise most rigid economy, all to the end of keeping down tax burdens. Roads and Schools Now that the county has many miles of state and county highways, highly improved, the jury recommended that fewer extensions of this mileage be Income Deputy to Arrive Here Mar. 2 Will Open Offices in City Hall For Convenience of Folk Making Income Reports An internal revenue deputy will be assigned to Anaheim from March 2 to 7, with offices in the city hall, to assist business men and residents of Anaheim and vicinity in filling their income tax reports, according to an announcement this week by Internal Revenue Collector Galen H. Welch, of Los Angeles. Final Dates for Filing Final date for filing returns for the calendar year 1930 is March 16, 1931. Individuals are instructed to use form 1040-A for income derived chiefly from salaries, wages fees, commissions, etc., not exceeding $5,000. The larger form 1040 should be used for net incomes exceeding $5,000, or regardless of the amount if the income is derived from a profession or business including farming, or from rents or sale of property. The returns should be filed with the collector of the district in which the taxpayer resides or has his principal place of business. Urged to File Early All single persons, whether having dependents or not, having a net income in excess of $1500.00, or married couples having a joint income in excess of $2500.00, or if there is a gross income mendations made by the grand jury in its report to Superior Judge G. K. Scovel, last Monday. The jury also recommended a slowing up of school house construction, cautioned the heads of county departments to exercise most rigid economy, all to the end of keeping down tax burdens. Roads and Schools Now that the county has many miles of state and county highways, highly improved, the jury recommended that fewer extensions of this mileage be made for a period. The jury expressed pride in the school houses of the county but urged that economy could be exercised in the purchase of supplies as well as in the construction of new houses. The jury commended the management of public offices in a general way, but singled out a few instances for criticism, one of them being that La Habra should clean up its jail. Prison Road Camp One of the chief recommendations made was that of speeding up movements for water conservation. Another was the establishment of a prison road camp. The jury also suggested that the offices of justice of peace and constables in Anaheim be moved to the City Hall. It was also suggested that several turns in Carbon canyon highway be straightened as far as possible, and that reflectors be used more extensively at dead ends of streets. The Orange County Water Works district No. 2, at Buena Park, should have a public utilities system of accounting, the jury thought. County Hospital Commended Words of commendation were given the management of the county hospital, which, the jury said, is conducted economically and without sacrifice of efficiency. The jury was especially warm in its praise of Dr. Harry Zalser and his hospital staff, as well as of Mrs. Nora Allen and her staff in the county probation department. The question of alleged waste of water by the Gun Club is one which has been before more than one grand jury, and the recent one was unable to find a solution of the question, further than to urge the conservation of water, and that a plan to this end be found without delay. The foreman of the jury was George B. Shattuck, of Santa Ana, and with the filing of its report the jury was dimissed by Judge Scovel. City Becomes Involved In Paving Controversy The municipality of Anaheim has become involved in a court controversy between F. E. LuPoint and Atkinson & Relsh, cement contractors, growing out of truch services and labor allegedly 1040 should be used for net incomes exceeding $5,000, or regardless of the amount if the income is derived from a profession or business including farming, or from rents or sale of property. The returns should be filed with the collector of the district in which the taxpayer resides or has his principal place of business. Urged to File Early All single persons, whether having dependents or not, having a net income in excess of $1500.00, or married couples having a joint income in excess of $3500.00, or if there is a gross income in excess of $5,000.00 in either case, must file a return even if the personal exemption claimed results in no tax being due. As there will be in excess of 200,000 returns filed in this district for the year 1930, Mr. Welch emphasizes the necessity of an early filing, both to take full advantage of the assistance given at this time and to avoid the penalties provided by law for delinquent filing. Committees Named for C.E. Convention Extensive preparations are being made for the convention of the Orange County Christian Endeavor Society which will be held in Anaheim in April. It promises to be one of the largest meetings of young church workers held in the county. The reception and entertainment committee is composed of Mrs. Alice Schmid, Inez Morris and Marjorie Carlisle. Mrs. M. E. Beebe is chairman of the banquet committee, which is made up of women of the Presbyterian church. The other committees are: Decorating—Shirley Criss, Elizabeth Morgan, Marguerite Schlosser, Idalone Schlosser. Registration and Tickets — Walter Taylor, Winifred Beebe, George Sloop, Alice Ashley. Ushers—Harold Cole, Floyd Stockwell, Marshall Beebe. Program—Dorothy Abbott, Warren Mendenhall, Donald Dandy, Earl Zahl, Hal Martin, Conrad K. Jonegaward. Publicity—Warren Mendenhall and a representative from each town. Promotion — Arvil Morris, Floma Schneider, Betty Browning. Music—Hal Martin and representatives of other towns. Pastor Counselor—The Rev. Thomas H. Walker, of the Anaheim Presbyterian church. Water Level Rises; Consumption Increases Consumers who have with considerable anxiety watched the receding water level from which Anaheim draws its supplies are now assured that the merging of the Fair and the Valencia approaching consummate board of directors has given approval of plans which submitted, and the mea- awaits final action by an unification. The Or- rectors approved the mer- City Becomes Involved in Paving Controversy The municipality of Anaheim has become involved in a court controversy between F. E. LaPoint and Atkinson & Reish, cement contractors, growing out of truch services and labor allegedly performed by LaPoint in connection with the paving of Palm avenue last summer. The city has been made party to a suit which LaPoint brought in Superior Court against Atkinson & Reish in an effort to collect $1,980.38 which he claims is due him and which he asks that the city pay over to him instead of to the contractors. Rainfall Reported for Week-End Season The Associated Laboratories reported this morning that the rainfall during the week amounted to .22 inches, making the total .61 inches for the season, compared to 6.28 inches last year. Water Level Rises; Consumption Increases Consumers who have with considerable anxiety watched the receding water level from which Anaheim draws its supplies are now assured that the level is rising, instead of falling. V. W. Hannum says that the level at present is 122 feet below the surface. While at that figure the level is 12 feet lower than a year ago, a steady rise has been recorded since the low mark of 131 was indicated on Oct. 1, last year. While the level is not yet what is desired, pumping figures increase as consumers draw more heavily on the resources of the city's supply. In January a year ago the pumpage was 25,481,850 gallons, while last month, this year, the total was 25,616,250 gallons, an increase of 134,000 gallons. The heaviest pumpage last year was in July, when the total mounted to 56,589,550 gallons, or more than 4,000,000 gallons in the following August, the second highest month. VRADE TRETE CLUB MEETS Mrs. Nellie E. Terry delightfully entertained the Vrade Trete club at her home on Tuesday evening at a 6:30 o'clock supper at which southern dishes such as fried chicken, hot biscuits and other delicacies were enjoyed. Favors of danity Porto Rican handchiefs were presented to the guests. The motif of the decorations, St. Valentine, was carried out very beautifully on the table and about the apartment. The evening was spent at bridge at which Miss Edith Erickson won high score, Mrs. Terry second and Mrs. Catherine Russ, consolation. Those present were: The hostess, Mrs. Nellie E. Terry, Mrs. Sophie Stock, Mrs. Isabelle Erskine, Mrs. Catherine Russ, Miss Clem Backs, Miss Frances Backs, Miss Adeline Curtis, Miss Edith Erickson. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Sophie Stock. Merger of Expansion Co The merging of the Fair and the Valencia board of directors has given approval of plans which submitted, and the mea-awits final action by an unification. The Orders approved the merger. George Kellog, of Yale chairman of the joint eA meeting of that board, up of Fair and Orange sentatives and several parties, is to be held noIt is likely that when positions are merged, they be held together at An until the lease on the show grounds expires. "FOUR-FOUR" Mr. and Mrs. F.A.Yettained the "Four-Fours evening last at 6 o'clock bridge. Prizes were won Wallop and Ralph McFarmeeting will be held at Mr. and Mrs. Zoppenfee Thursday in March. Sees Judge J. S. Howard—1931 certainly appear to they were for 1930. There are two reasons is physical, the other partFirst—Crops in and appear to be better three years. The orange seems to be much heat year. with prospective which means that there deal of money spent for fruit, and a good return Then we have had ben far this season that were date last year, with p wetter season than in 1930. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 12, 1931 As Good Advice Now as Then— By Albert T. Raid Labor was prior to capital, but property is the fruit of labor. Let no man, therefore, who is houseless, pull down the house of another, but let him labor diligently to build one for himself, thus assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built. SPEECHES OF LINCOLN'S Lutherans Hold District Convention The California district convention of the American Lutheran church is being held at Grace church, Anaheim, this week, with a number of the able speakers of the domination on the program. The convention opened Tuesday and closed with the session of Friday afternoon. This is the first meeting of the California district since the synods of Buffalo, Iowa and Ohio merged with the church. The local convention opened with a service Tuesday morning, with the Rev. J. Doermann, acting president, presiding, the sermon being by the Rev. George Schuster, of Ingolewood. The Rev. Dr. C. C. Hein, president of the American Lutheran church, gave an address Tuesday evening. A musical program was the feature for last evening, the soloist being Madam Wilma Souvageol, pianist, who gave a concert, assisted by Benjamin Edwards, of Fullerton Junior College, who sang a group of sacred solos. The final evening service will be that of tonight, the speakers to be the Rev. R. Kibler, of San Diego and Dr. William Lehmann, of Fremont, Ohio, home mission field secretary. Merger of Expositions Nearing Completion The merging of the Orange County Fair and the Valencia Orange Show is approaching consummation. The Fair board of directors has given unanimous approval of plans which have been submitted, and the merger now only awaits final action by a join committee on unification. The Orange Show directors approved the merger some time ago. Good Prospects For Valencia Crop Anaheim Growers Association Hears Reports and Holds Annual Election of Officers The 360 members of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association who met in annual session last Friday not only heard the cheerful reports of the year that has passed, but were reassured of goodly returns from the crop that is in prospect for early harvest. Carl Monalinn reported that members of the association had received a net of $1,250,000 from the fruit which the organization had marketed. The gross receipts from Valencias amounted to $1,436,400, an average of $5.35 a box. Rising Market In Prospect The chief speaker was Cutler Donner, president and general manager of the H. H. Harris Auction Company, of Boston, a company through which a great volume of Anaheim Valencias passes each year. He spoke most encouragingly of the outlook for the coming crop and predicted a rising market for it. At the organization session the directors elected Fred H. Zaiser president and Louis Hoskins vice-president. Mr. Monahan was chosen again as secretary-manager and the Bank of America was named as the treasurer institution. E. L. Chandler was named to represent the association on the board of directors of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. Officers Re-Elected by North Citrus Exchange The directors and members of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange held their annual meeting at exchange headquarters in Fullerton Monday afternoon; re-elected directors for the year, and heard estimates which said the crop yield for 1930 might reach $11,000,000—the banner year of the organization's history. The annual report of Dale R. King, secretary-manager which gave the estimate for the last year's crop, was one of the features of the meeting. Officers re-elected were: President, V. C. Dillingham, Yorba Linda; A. M. Otis, L Harba, first vice-president; Warren Bradford, Placentia, second vice-president; Dale R. King, secretary-manager; George Crawford, assistant manager; E. A. Beck, Placentia, director to the California Fruit Growers Exchange and Fruit Growers Supply company boards; B. L. Chandler, director to the Exchange Orange Products board; A. M. Otis, director to the Exchange Lemon Products board. A. G. Miller of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon association; L. J. Kelly of the Fullerton Mutual Orange association; J. W. Phelps of the Orangethorpe Citrus association and Louis Jacobsen of the Placentia Orange Growers association are the other directors. Chadler represents the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association; Braford represents Pradford Brothers; Placentia; Otis la Habra Citrus association; Beck, the Placentia Mutual Orange association and Dillingham the Yorba Linda Citrus association on the board. The only new member of the board is Tom Haster, of the Anaheim Community Growers. Concordia Society Plane Many Fotos Merger of Expositions Nearing Completion The merging of the Orange County Fair and the Valencia Orange Show is approaching consummation. The Fair board of directors has given unanimous approval of plans which have been submitted, and the merger now only awaits final action by a join committee on unification. The Orange Show directors approved the merger some time ago. George Kellog, of Yorba Linda, is chairman of the joint executive board. A meeting of that board, which is made up of Fair and Orange Show representatives and several disinterested parties, is to be held next Tuesday. It is likely that when the two expositions are merged, the displays will be held together at Anaheim, at least until the lease on the present orange show grounds expires. "FOUR-FOURS" Mr. and Mrs. F.A.Yungbluth entertained the "Four-Fours" on Thursday evening last at 6 o'clock dinner and bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs. J.W. Wallop and Ralph McFadden. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zeppenfeld on the first Thursday in March. Lenten Services at St. Michael's Church The ancient Lenten season always begins on Ash Wednesday. This year it is Wednesday, Feb. 18th, and St. Michael's Episcopal Church will as usual keep the period with special services. On Ash Wednesday there will be celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7:30 and 10 A.M. with address by the rector the Rev.D. Howard Dow. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be a Penitential service. During the Lenten season there will be special services at St. Michael's every Wednesday evening at 7:30 and every Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Additional services will be announced later, and daily services will be held during Passion and Holy Week. Sees Good Times Coming Judge J.S. Howard—Conditions for 1921 certainly appear to be better than they were for 1930. There are two reasons for this. One is physical, the other psychological. First—Crops in and around Anaheim appear to be better than for two or three years. The orange crop certainly seems to be much heavier than last year, with prospective prices good, which means that there will be a great deal of money spent for handling the fruit, and a good return to the grower. Then we have had beneficial rains so far this season that were better than to date last year, with prospects of a wetter season than in 1930. This is all conducive to more crops and consequently more money. Second—Employment of hundreds of thousands of men throughout America by the larger corporations indirectly benefits and stimulates business here, while the direct psychological effect already is apparent. Yes, 1931 appears to be much better than 1930, which, by the way, wasn't so bad in many respects, says Judge Howard. The agricultural advances made here in 1930, when seen from a calm and sane viewpoint, really were better than in 1929. Viewed from the same angle, the United States of America today is on sounder financial and commercial footing than it was during the excessively speculative illness of 1928 and 1929. Concordia Society Plans Many Fetes Anaheim's Concordia society members have a busy social season ahead of them. President H.Bremer this week announced that next Sunday the club will hold a box social, which approximately 300 people are expected to attend. On Thursday, February 19, the junior club, which tentatively was organized a week ago, will hold its organization meeting. On Sunday, February 20, another big club social is planned, details of which were not arranged this week. Last Monday evening Mrs. Annie Beard, president of the women's section, presided over a ladies' party with 18 tables of bridge and five hundred. The Thursday before 18 signed up for the junior club for youths between 16 and 25 years of age. Johnny Nyland was named chairman of the junior club, pending election of officials next week. JOLLIIFICATION AT FIVE POINTS The completion of improvements of Lincoln and Center streets will be the occasion for a jollification on Thursday, February 19, at Five Points, under the leadership of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association. The entertainment committee is headed by G.C.Mahaffey, the other members being F.A.Yungbluth, Harry I.Horn, O.H.Renner, Kurt Epstein, John Newhard and Fred Robins. SCOUT LEADERS' MEETING Scouts, scout masters, committeemen and interested in the county-wide Boy Scout movement will hold their annual dinner meeting at the Elks Club tonight. Reports will be heard. The chief speaker will be Major Burnham, of Pasadena. ZETTE Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 N. EMILY Number 19 Valencia Outlook Is More Favorable P. W. Damon, of Yorba Linda Association See Bright Outlook for Ripening Crop Two favorable factors have appeared in the last ten days to change what appeared to be somewhat dubious outlook into indications of a most favorable valencia orange season for 1931, according to Manager P. W. Damon of the Yorba Linda Citrus association. The factors: Firmer indication of bond and stock market on Wall street, with a bullish movement evident early this week; and beneficial rains which will start a growth of fruit that will make the marketed product size up much better than was indicated by the small fruit that has been burdening the trees. Sees Return of Prosperity "Information I received from authoritative and reliable sources of both Chicago and New York show clearly that the bond and stock market seems to have hit a definite optimistic trend, which naturally affects the attitude of the business men of the country" Mr. Damon said. "While there will continue to be ups and downs on the stock market, the appearance of more optimism certainly is the best indication of prosperity's return that I have seen in some time." If we continue to have mild rains, Many Features of New Lemon House Plant Addition Has All Automatic Machinery; Complete System of Records GOOD SEASON PROSPECTS Markets Expansion Reaches Sweden, Says Bob Strain Approximately 100 cars of lemons will be handled through the new lemon house addition, costing $35,000, completed this week, for the American Fruit Growers, Inc., at Fullerton, says Manager Bob Strain. Construction on the lexion house addition began nearly two months ago and was rushed to completion in order to handle the large number of cars of lemons scheduled to go through this plant during the season. The plant has all automatic machinery, a complete system of records wherein officials can tell instantly in what division and stall certain lots of lemons are stored, and other features of the most modern type. SYSTEM OF VENTilation One of the most unusual features is a system for ventilation. Besides a complete circulation of fresh air at all times, small changes have been left Sees Return of Prosperity "Information I received from authoritative and reliable sources of both Chicago and New York show clearly that the bond and stock market seems to have hit a definite optimistic trend, which naturally affects the attitude of the business men of the country." Mr. Damon said. "While there will continue to be ups and downs on the stock market, the appearance of more optimism certainly is the best indication of prosperity's return that I have seen in some time. "If we continue to have mild rains, our oranges and other citrus fruits will size up much better than was indicated even three weeks ago. The fruit has appeared very small, but the rains are certain to make it grow. This means that the grower will receive better prices for his fruit, with a more receptive market in which to send it," Mr. Damon said. "This of course, obviously benefits the grower." Trojans Organize County Men’s Club Theodore B. Kuchel of Anaheim Elected President as 28 S.C. Graduates hold Meeting It-organization of the Orange County Trojan Men's club, for the purpose of fostering and continuing friendship made at the alma mater and promoting specific university aims, was completed at a meeting of 28 graduates of the Institution Tuesday evening at the Anaheim Elks club. Officers for Coming Year Theodore B. Kuchel of Anaheim, as president; Clifford H. Phillips of Santa Ana as vice-president; and Lowell E. Jessen of Anaheim, as secretary-treasurer, are charged with official duties of the club for the coming year. Roy Edwards of Orange, president of the old Trojan club, presided until election of new officers. Professor Emery Olsen, co-ordination officer of the University of Southern California, told of progress made by S.C. in recent years, citing accomplishments of various schools, acquisition of the greatest philosophical library this side of Chicago; development of the legal clinic to foremost place in the United States; increased enrollment in fall of 1930 and winter of 1931, despite decreased enrollment at state free tuition schools; and other notable accomplishments. Football In Movies Motion pictures of the S.C.-Stanford football game last fall were shown. Larry Weddle of the general alumni association, reported activities of that group and was rushed to completion in order to handle the large number of cars of lemmons scheduled to go through this plant during the season. The plant has all automatic machinery, a complete system of records wherein officials can tell instantly in what division and still certain lots of lemons are stored, and other features of the most modern type. System C Ventilation One of the most unusual features is a system for ventilation. Besides a complete circulation of fresh air at all times, small chances have been left under each row of boxes in order that air can circulate under the boxes and thus prevent spoilage. A system of sprinkling prevents shrinkage. In commenting on the present year, Manager Strain said: "We are looking forward to a very good season. Previous to these rains, the oranges seemed very small, but they are certain to grow considerably after the heavy downpour of the past week, and will grow considerably more if we continue to have plentiful rains for the next month or two. The oranges will size up much better than they otherwise would, which means less difficulty in marketing, and better prices. Profit From Small Oranges "Until just recently growers never have been able to realize a profit from small oranges—and, of course, now get their greatest profit from good sizes—but the orange juice drinking of the nation has provided a market where small oranges can be profitably marketed. Then, too, when oranges are plentiful or small, there always is the foreign market, which can receive special attention so that the grower will receive a profit. "This year we are shipping fruit to Sweden for the first time in considerable quantities. This shows that the market for California citrus products constantly is expanding." Low Bidders On City Structures The City Council opened bids Tuesday night on a garage and machine shop. Nicholas South being the low bidder at $434 for the concrete work and $235 for brick work. McClintick & Marshall, of Los Angeles, were low bidders at $549 for steel work and the Truscon Steel Co., of Los Angeles, obtained the steel window contract at $77. Bids for the roof were regarded as too high and all were rejected. Bids for a fence around the ball park went over to the next meeting of the council. Society Many Fetes Anaheim Community has the Anaheim men; Braford repreversors, Placentia; Otis association; Beck, Orange associatathe Yorba Linda board. Number of the board is Anaheim Commun- ments of various schools, acquisition of the greatest philosophical library this side of Chicago; development of the legal clinic to foremost place in the United States; increased enrollment in fall of 1930 and winter of 1931, despite decreased enrollment at state free tuition schools; and other notable accomplishments. Football In Movies Motion pictures of the S. C.-Stanford football game last fall were shown. Larry Weddle of the general alumni association, reported activities of that group in Southern California. Those attending were: Earl Buschard, Theodore B. Kuchel, Dr. H. H. Neville, Bill Cook, B. F. Mattox, Glenn E. Mathls, Sam Loose, and Lowell E. Jessen of Anaheim; Ridley C. Smith, Harvey M. Spears, Dr. U. Grant Meyer, D. C. Hanson, Ralph W. Cole, S. B. Kaufman, A. M. Drumm, Charles D. Swanner, Morris Caln, John L. Wehrly, C. H. Phillips of Santa Ana; Raymond B. Terry, Lynn B. Wallace, and Roy Edwards of Orange; Richard Nelson of Buena Park; R. O. Rawson of Laguna Beach; and Max Royer of Fullerton. LAS AMIGAS Las Amigas met Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at the Highway Tea Gardens where the morning was spent listening to an instructive and entertaining program, presented under the leadership of Mrs. Nellie E. Terry, program chairman of the day. Mrs. H. G. Curlin gave a book review, "The Festival," followed by a monologue by Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, "Paying our income tax." The chairman next introduced the speaker of the day Harry Lewis of Santa Ana who spoke on South and Central America, especially of Chill, illustrating his remarks with motion picture stitches. His address was listened to with a great deal of interest. Mrs. Florence Newkirk presented several musical numbers among them the National hymns of the countries under discussion. PETER SYRE HAS BIRTHDAY Peter Syre had a birthday last Sunday, which was the occasion for a dinner given by Mrs. Syre, at their home at 206 North Claudina street. During the afternoon numerous friends called to extend felicitations. Our Classified Columns Are Open to You at Only 5c Per Line Just phone 2414 if you want to buy or sell something, employ someone or get a job, trade something you own for something someone else owns, or if you have a business opportunity to offer. Our want ads bring results! Try one! ANAHEIM GAZETTE