anaheim-gazette 1931-03-05

Read it in the Gazette ALL THE LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI New Postoffice Site Is a “Burning” Topic Anaheim Gets $130,000 Allocation for Federal Structure, Which May Be Built Soon 3 MORE IN ORANGE COUNTY Many Conversations On Location of Anaheim Building With a $130,000 Federal building and postoffice in Anaheim’s offing, with it comes the question of where to locate the structure, and the location promises to be one of the most important topics agitated by the local citizenry in many years. The $130,000 is included in a long list of items on Uncle Sam’s public building program of $415,000,000 which President Hoover has been speeding along as a substantial aid to unemployment. Four In Orange County All told, the Federal building appropriations for California amount to $19,815,000, of which $12,835,000 is to go for 27 buildings in Los Angeles county. In addition to the new postoffice building in Anaheim, one for Fullerton is on the schedule at $110,000; one at Orange to cost $90,000; a fourth at Veterans Line Up To Obtain Loans William P. Webb Jr., service officer of the Anaheim post of Orange William P. Webb Jr., service officer of the Anaheim post of the American Legion, has for a week been about the busiest man in Orange county. In his law office in the Bank of Italy building he and his stenographer have for the time abandoned law and are giving their time to filling out application blanks for World War veterans who desire to avail themselves of government loans. There has been almost an endless procession of veterans filing through the office and Mr. Webb estimates that more than 10 percent of the veterans have made applications, with the end not yet in sight. About 400 local veterans hold certificates, he said, averaging $1,000, and if all file applications the total loans to them will be about $200,000. It is expected that within the next few days about $8,500 will have been received by the local veterans. Tree-Planting Day For All California Governor Rolph Urges This Tribute to Memory of Luther Burbank A statewide tree-planting program on Four In Orange County All told, the Federal building appropriations for California amount to $19,815,000, of which $12,835,000 is to go for 27 buildings in Los Angeles county. In addition to the new postoffice building in Anaheim, one for Fullerton is on the schedule at $110,000; one at Orange, to cost $90,000; a fourth at Huntington Beach, to cost $80,000. The government has allocated $410,000 for postoffice buildings in Orange county. In Fullerton, in Orange, and in Huntington Beach, as well as in Anaheim, the question of location for the imposing structures promises to be a leading issue. Details Are Lacking Many details on these buildings are lacking from Washington. Whether the allocations include building sites is not as yet made known. It is likely, however, that the government's architects will move in making plans until the size and form of sites is definitely determined, and the question of when actual construction will begin is yet for the future. There is a local impression, however, that Anaheim's postoffice building will be the first erected in Orange county and among the first in California, for the ten year lease on the building now occupied by the postoffice expires within two years, and an effort doubtless will be made to have the new structure completed then. Some favor locating the building somewhere in the neighborhood of where the postoffice is now located. But many more business men are of the opinion that the site should be more convenient to the business center. There is also considerable talk if by some method a fund could be raised to buy a site and give it as a gift from Anaheim, it would not only be a graceful gesture of local appreciation, but the entire $130,000 allocation could be spent for a more imposing building that if $20,000 had to be paid out by the government for a site. Assessors Are Looking For the Taxpayers Just as Orange county taxpayers were settling down to a period of enjoyment in the old car, because of cheap gasoline, along comes Assessor James Sleeper, who turns loose 21 deputy assessors to remind the Orange county citizenry that it is nearly tax-paying time as well as joy riding time. Each deputy has been assigned to a district and the assessor asks that taxpayers co-operate by expediting their statements. "We are allowed just so much money to finance this work," Assessor Sleeper Tree-Planting Day For All California Governor Rolph Urges This Tribute to Memory of Luther Burbank A statewide tree-planting program on March 7th as a tribute to the memory of Luther Burbank, is urged by Governor James Rolph. The Governor also endorsed the program of State Forester M. B. Pratt for the protection of California's forests during the approaching fire season, and called upon every citizen of the state to become "forest-minded" by planting trees of their own. This, he pointed out, leads to the exercise of caution while traveling or camping in forest areas. The Governor's Statement The Governor's statement follows: The 82nd anniversary of the birth of Luther Burbank will be celebrated in California March 7th. Every Californiaian should in some way, aid in the proper observance of this anniversary of the famous plant scientist. The most fitting of all memorials is a living one—a tree. Every individual can plant a tree. Chambers of Commerce, civic organizations, women's clubs, men's clubs, boys' clubs, can plant groups of trees. I have personally planted thousands of trees on my place in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. I have a lath house containing thousands of baby trees grown from seeds, and expect eventually to plant them all. Burbank Lover Trees Luther Burbank loved trees. At his home in Santa Rosa he devoted his life to the planting and improvement of trees, flowers and shrubs. He now lies buried under the famous Cedar of Lebanon, which he planted himself from a seed brought from the Holy Land. What finer tribute, then, on the part of the individual, the organization, the community, the state, than the planting of trees, flowers and plants as memorials to Luther Burbank? In the symbolism of a tree, Burbank can best be remembered. Deep-rooted in the ground, a tree is like a man coming up out of the earth, but lifting its branches to heaven. As it grows into usefulness, so it grows in beauty. It outlasts the ages, offering its shade and comfort to many generations. Plant One or More So a tree bespeaks the spirit of Luther Burbank. He was unstinting in his services, regal in his leadership, First Navel Payments Bradford Brothers Per Packed Box Of Second Pool About Payments of $1.32 per were mailed out to growers of closing of navel pool N Ford Brothers of Placentia according to announcement Glenn Wiley. Second pool picking about March 15 and finished about April 1. "To get out the first pool ably little loss from sponsor Wiley said." "That e pay 80 cents per field box the second pool will do ju Shipments from A Anaheim shipments of closed with a total of al for the season. The Olive shipped 30 cars, the Army Association shipped 25. Co-operative 24 cars, and Community Growers 20. M. Brown Co., sent its Redlands packing house of 700 field boxes in the Building Permits February Total Just as Orange county taxpayers were settling down to a period of enjoyment in the old car, because of cheap gasoline, along comes Assessor James Sleeper, who turns loose 21 deputy assessors to remind the Orange county citizenry that it is nearly tax-paying time as well as joy riding time. Each deputy has been assigned to a district and the assessor asks that taxpayers co-operate by expediting their statements. "We are allowed just so much money to finance this work," Assessor Sleeper said, "and the sooner it is done the less the expense will be to the taxpayers. We hope that each taxpayer will realize that the deputy is working for him." Cities Get Extension On Power Contracts Word received from Washington says that an extension of the time for 13 California cities to sign contracts for power from the Hoover dam development will go into effect March 10, granting them from April 15 to July 15 to make the contract binding. The City of Pasadena, which made the original request, was joined by Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Colton, Fullerton, Glendale, Newport Beach, Riverside, San Bernardino and Santa Ana in asking an extension. San Diego and Los Angeles filed separate applications. TWO WILLS FILED Two wills have been filed for probate at Santa Ana are those of Samuel H. Collins, who died in that city on January 31, and that of Mrs. Virginia Champion, who died at Laguna Beach on February 15. The Collins will disposed of an estate estimated at more than $15,000 divided equally between five children and Etta Coyer, a step-daughter of Santa Ana. The estate is made up largely of real estate. Mrs. Champion left her $15,000 estate to her husband, ex-Mayor Frank Champion of Laguna Beach. Residence property at 568 North Coast Boulevard, Laguna Cliffs, represented the principal item of property in the estate. Gift to Santa Ana of Memorial Museum The Santa Ana city council has accepted an offer of a site and funds with which to erect a museum, the site being valued at $50,000 and $100,000 will be available with which to erect the building. The gift is to be known as the Charles W. Bowers Memorial Museum and was the gift of the late Charles W. Brown and his wife Mrs. Ida Brown, who died a short time ago. The site is on Twentleth street, extending from Main to Sycamore streets. The museum, under the terms of the trust, is intended to provide an imposing structure in which art, cultural and historical displays may be permanently made. The museum is also to be a meeting place for the Orange County Historical Society. CADETS AT ENCAMPMENT The Anaheim Union high school cadets, with Major L. M. Sharpless in command, will attend the state encampment at Sacramento, March 28 to April 2, to be held at the state fair grounds. The cadets will give a parade during the encampment which will be reviewed by Governor Rolph. In the symbolism of a tree, Burbank can best be remembered. Deep-rooted in the ground, a tree is like a man, coming up out of the earth, but lifting its branches to heaven. As it grows in beauty, it outlasts the ages, offering its shade and comfort to many generations. Plant One or More So a tree bespeaks the spirit of Luther Burbank. He was unstinting in his services, regal in his leadership, commanding in his principles, and he left California and the world a heritage in trees and flowers that will last forever. Therefore, I wish to call upon every citizen of California to plant one or more trees on Arbor Day, March 7th, as a living memorial to the greatest of plant scientists, Luther Burbank. Scientific Tests With School App Three new pieces of scent which have been sent Union high school have week in conducting strength capacity of pupils were made by N. P. Nelson department of health education for the state. The apparatus was used lung capacity, hand grip forearms, and another for strength. The results of Coach Ben Carpenter, type of exercise required for cal development of individual Mr. Neilson spoke Tuesday at the assembly of the study. DENTAL SOCIETY Over forty members of the Orange County Dentist tended the monthly dinner club Monday night, when Taylor, of Pomona, merited state dental board, Dr. Allison of the Southern California sociation, and Dr. Leslie president, were special guests. The clinic talk was by Beck of Los Angeles, with "Crown and Bridge and Prosthesis." AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 5, 1931 Regular Spring Training By Albert T. Reia THE CONTENDERS. KILLER FROSTS MARKET UPSET THE MAULER HAIL THE LOW COUNTRY BATTLIN' BUGS SLUGGER FLOODS KNOCK-EM-OUT DROUTH KID FARMER IS STILL THE CHAMPION - HE IS SURELY A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT First Navel Pool Payments Mailed Bradford Brothers Pay $1.32 Per Packed Box On Navels Second Pool About Mar. 15 Payments of $1.32 per packed box were mailed out to growers as a result of closing of navel pool No. 1 by Bradford Brothers of Placentia last week, according to announcement of Manager Glenn Wiley. Second pool picking will begin about March 15 and probably will be finished about April 1. "We were able to get out the first pool with remarkably little loss from spoilage," Manager Wiley said. "That enabled us to pay 80 cents per field box. We believe the second pool will do just as well." Shipments from Anaheim Anaheim shipments of navels have closed with a total of about 100 cars for the season. The Olive Fruit Co. shipped 30 cars, the Anaheim Citrus Association, shipped 25, the Anaheim Co-operative 24 cars, and the Anaheim Community Growers 20 cars. The C. M. Brown Co. sent its navals to the Redlands packing house and disposed of 700 field boxes in the local market. Building Permits for February Total $79,835 February rolled up a high figure in building permits according to the records of Building Inspector R. Nyboe, the total for last month being $79,835, the largest item being $52,000 for the Plans Developing for Orange Show and Fair Diagrams showing floor plans and space allotments for the Orange County Valencia Show and Fair have been drawn and some reservation by private exhibitors have been assigned. Plans for the show are being developed rapidly and its decorative motif will be a Mexican theme. "The Golden Age of Montezuma," illustrating the early history of old Mexico. The exposition plans were discussed at a meeting of Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association, Monday night, by Lotus H. Loudon, chairman of the exposition board. A budget of $30,000 has been provided for the enterprise, Mr. Loudon said, and local materials and labor will be utilized. George W. Reid is again manager of the show, and reported that the owners of the tract of land which has heretofore been utilized have given the use of the entire 18-acres, instead of eight acres which have been utilized in former years. The exposition holds a lease on the eight acres. Petitions on Zoning Los Angeles Street The City Plan Commission has it in mind that any part of Los Angeles street may be re-zoned for business uses, provided that it is widened where such zoning is established. This conclusion was reached by the commission following a meeting Friday night when 150 property owners also heard discussions of petitions asking for lifting the zoning restrictions. It is not the intention to begin widening the street at once, but all new business structures erected in the County Richer In Personal Property Increase in These Possessions Shows $4,085,395 More In 1930 Over 1929 While the people of Orange county have been increasing their riches from goodly crops of oranges, lemons, walnuts and other products of the farm, they have not been burying their money in tin cans, hiding it away under stones in the garden and otherwise secreting it from circulation. Where Money Went They have been spending a goodly portion of it for personal property, like radios, automobiles, jewelry and other luxuries and necessities. Some of it has gone for stocks, bonds and similar income securities. According to statistics given out by the State Board of Equalization, personal property wealth in Orange county has increased $4,085,395 in the last year. The total in 1930 being $24,417,830, while in 1929 the amount was $20,332,435. One of Six Counties Orange county was one of only six in all California which last year showed an increase in personal property. For the entire state the increase for the year was $35,362,000. Construction Started On Palm St. School No time has been lost by Nicholas South, contractor, in beginning work on the new Palm street elementary school. Building Permits for February Total $79,835 February rolled up a high figure in building permits according to the records of Building Inspector R. Nyboe, the total for last month being $79,835, the largest item being $52,000 for the Palm street grammar school. The showing for February last year was only $19,175. But the total for January pulled the total for the first two months of 1931 down to $127,835, against $140,045 for the corresponding period of 1930. Scientific Tests Made With School Apparatus Three new pieces of scientific equipment which have been set up in the Union high school have been used this week in conducting tests of the strength capacity of pupils. The tests were made by N. P. Neilson, chief of the department of health and physical education for the state. The apparatus was used in testing lung capacity, hand grip, fingers and forearms, and another for testing leg strength. The results of the tests, said Coach Ben Carpenter, will show the type of exercise required for the physical development of individual pupils. Mr. Neilson spoke Tuesday afternoon at the assembly of the student body. DENTAL SOCIETY DINNER Over forty members and guests of the Orange County Dental Society attended the monthly dinner at the Elks Club Monday night, when Dr. E. A. Taylor, of Pomona, member of the state dental board, Dr. Alters, president of the Southern California Dental Association, and Dr. Leslie Ames, retiring president, were special guests. The clinic talk was by Dr. Hollenbeck, of Los Angeles, who spoke on "Crown and Bridge and Full Dental Prosthesis." LOOKING AT YOU! Dollars Saved are Dollars made. Make money by taking advantage of opportunities to buy and sell through Gazette Want Ads. ANAHEIM GAZETTE PHONE 2414 One of Six Counties Orange county was one of only six in all California which last year showed an increase in personal property. For the entire state the increase for the year was $35,362,000. Construction Started On Palm St. School No time has been lost by Nicholas South, contractor, in beginning work on the new Palm street elementary school house, the foundation having been staked off, and on Monday morning a force of workmen were busy on the job. It is a school building that is to be erected entirely by Anaheim contractors and labors. It is to cost about $50,000, and the general contractor is hustling to complete it in 125 days, or in time for the opening of school next September. The permit issued to the contractor for the building gave its cost at $52,000. Effects of Flu In Anaheim Schools The extent to which flu is affecting the attendance of pupils in the grammar schools of Anaheim were reported to the trustees at their session Tuesday night by Superintendent M. A. Gauer. The flu, he said, has been a factor in keeping pupils out of school, the attendance in the grammar grades now being about 93 percent of the total enrollment, while a year ago at this time the attendance was 98 percent. There are 1722 pupils now enrolled, and the number a year ago was 1768. The decrease began back in last November, he said. "Y" DINNER FOR PRESIDENT The Anaheim, Whittier, Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana Y. M. C. A. will join forces in giving a dinner for Francis S. Harmon, president of the national council, at the Santa Ana Ebell club, at 6:30 on March 9. The toastmaster will be Dr. Walter F. Dexter, president of Whittier College, and the speakers will be Mr. Harmon and Ralph G. Cole, of Geneva, Switzerland. Sixty Years of Progress GROWING WITH ANAHEIM SINCE 1870 THE GAZETTE 108 E. EMILIA Number 22 More Patrolmen On Highways of County Those joy riders and others who think they can cut capers on Orange county highways after night and get away with it, should watch out how they "step on the gas," for the night service patrol has been increased. Two men and a car have been added to the night patrol force and an officer has been detailed for duty at headquarters at the courthouse in Santa Ana, where he will from 5 p.m. to midnight be ready to list offenders who are brought in and hear complaints from safe and sane drivers. The night patrol now consists of three crews of two patrolmen each and they can, thinks Captain Henry C. Meehan, cover the entire county. Captain Meehan says that the night officer at headquarters will be on call at telephone number Santa Ana 5337; also that operators of automobiles unable to reach the office during regular office hours will be given examinations between 5 and 9 p.m. Schedule Made for Boy Scout Trip Details of Five Day Bicycle Ride to San Diego Starting March 30 Many Boy Scouts of Orange county Boulder and Tablet At Roadhouse Site D. A. R. Holds Ceremonies at Historic Los Coyotes Wayside Inn PROMINENT IN ITS DAY Features of Program Given Last Saturday Memories of the old Los Coyotes roadhouse, near Northam station, were revived last Saturday afternoon, when the Daughters of the American Revolution marked the site by unveiling a five-ton granite boulder bearing an inscribed tablet. The occasion marked two years of work on the part of the D. A. R. chapter of permanently linking the old roadhouse with the pioneer history of Orange county in which the roadhouse at times had an important part. Unvelled by Regent The unveiling was by Mrs. Dora E. Gunnett, regent of the Molave chapter, and a program appropriate to the occasion was carried out. The Los Coyotes wayside inn was the stopping point for General Stockton and his soldiers when they were on their way to join General John C. Freeman. One of its chief social Schedule Made for Boy Scout Trip Details of Five Day Bicycle Ride to San Diego Starting March 30 Many Boy Scouts of Orange county are showing enthusiasm for the five-day bicycle trip to San Diego, which is to start from Fullerton on March 30, during the spring school vacation period. The schedule has been arranged by Christy T. Allen, district executive and other Scout officials. The stop for the first night will be near Oceanside, and from there the trip to San Diego will be made the next day. At Indian Pueblo Camp The bicyclists will be the guests of the San Diego Scouts at their famous Indian pueblo camp. Remaining there all day and night Wednesday, and start on the return trip home on Thursday. On Thursday night camp will be made near Oceanside, and the delegation will arrive home on the afternoon of Friday, April 3. To be eligible for the trip, a Scout must be second class and pass the same physical examination necessary for Camp Ro-Ki-Li. His application must be signed by his parents, Scoutmaster and family physician. His bicycle must be checked and approved by a local bicycle shop. Motor Police Escort The caravan will include besides the cyclists a motor police escort, a commissary truck with food and cooking equipment, a headquarters car and possibly an Automobile club patrol car. A bicycle mechanic and an authorized first aid administrator, a cook and the headquarters staff will make up the adult personnel of the tour. Because of the enthusiasm shown by the Scouts as soon as the trip was announced, it has been decided at headquarters to limit registration to the first 75 or 100 Scouts applying. Scouts will require only bicycles, blankets and personal effects. Food and cooking equipment will be provided. The charge for the five days will be three dollars. Rifle Club Gets National Charter The National Rifle Association, with headquarters at Washington, D.C., has issued a charter to the St. Catherine's Rifle Club, of Anaheim, which becomes one of the more than 2500 active shooters in America. D.A.R. chapter of permanently linking the old roadhouse with the pioneer history of Orange county in which the roadhouse at times had an important part. Unveiled by Regent The unveiling was by Mrs. Dora E. Gunnett, regent of the Moleave chapter, and a program appropriate to the occasion was carried out. The Los Coyotes wayside inn was the stopping point for General Stockton and his soldiers when they were on their way to join General John C. Freemont. One of its chief social incidents was when a wedding party paused there for refreshment and rest while on its homeward journey. Along in the '80's the inn was frequented by hundreds of travelers journeying between San Diego and Los Angeles. Old Faded Photograph Postmaster J. H. Whitaker, of Anaheim, displayed a faded photograph which gave a vivid impression of how the roadhouse looked and he presented the chapter with the picture, which is to be preserved in the chapter's historical archives. The unveiling was attended by members of the D.A.R. and others who are interested in the preservation of historical landmarks of Orange county, and the ceremonies began with a prayer by Dr. A.H. Gunnett, brother-in-law of Regent Gunnett. He read the scriptural account of Joshua's carrying stones across the river to build a memorial. Mrs. C.B. Nonamaker, flag chairman, led in the flag salute. Memories of Old House Mrs. W.J. Carmichael, past regent and organizer of Mojave chapter, was called on to speak. Mrs. Gunnett then introduced the committee on old spots and historic trails, including Mrs. Carrie McFadden Ford, chairman, Mrs. A.P.Wiese and Mrs.R.Lightner. Mrs.Ford spoke of the roadhouse as she remembered it, briefly outlining its history. She took charge of the program, and presented Mrs.Gunett, who, with the aid of her young grandson, William Russell Evans, unveiled the monument. Mrs.Russell Evans, Mrs.Gunett's daughter, told how she and Mr.Evans found the boulder near the Camp Caldy trail in the San Bernardino (Continued on Page 4) Yosemite Name Due To Editor's Error The Anaheim Lions heard a talk at the Elks' club, Friday noon, by Robert C.Hood, of Camp Curry, who spoke on the scenic wealth of the Yosemite. He also showed many striking pictures of one place and reviewed its history. The local Lions were much interested in both talk and pictures, as the district convention of the organization is to be held there in June and a large delegation of Anaheim Lions expects to Rifle Club Gets National Charter The National Rifle Association, with headquarters at Washington, D.C., has issued a charter to the St. Catherine's Rifle Club, of Anaheim, which becomes one of the more than 2500 active shooting organizations affiliated with the nation body. The officers of the new club are Owen Spencer, president; Frank Manning, vice-president; William Angetell, secretary; Walter Berg, treasurer. Safe handling of firearms will be stressed at the beginning of the activities of the club. The members will undergo course of instruction in "dry shooting" before being permitted to handle loaded rifles. When they become accustomed to the weapons, they will compete for the various medals awarded by the Junior division of the National Rifle Association. The St. Catherine's Rifle Club was organized by Major D. M. Healy, who will serve as instructor in rifle practice. Membership pins have been sent to the 66 members now enrolled and an inscribed charter has been forwarded to the club. Of the more than 2500 shooting clubs affiliated with the National Rifle Association, more than 700 are junior clubs organized in high schools, Y.W. C.A.'s and Y.M.C.A.'s churches, summer camps, etc. Thirty-two of these clubs are functioning in California. There are 92 senior clubs in California. Breaking a Bottle Cost Autoist $10 When Robert L. Ramsey, of Los Angeles, threw a bottle out of his auto window into an Anaheim street, the bottle was shattered into blits. The police caught him at 4:30 a.m., and Judge Frank Tausch, who gave him a hearing Monday, fined him $10, and gave him the choice of paying or going to jail for five days. Yosemite Name Due To Editor's Error The Anaheim Lions heard a talk at the Elks' club, Friday noon, by Robert C. Hood, of Camp Curry, who spoke on the scenic wealth of the Yosemite. He also showed many striking pictures of the place and reviewed its history. The local Lions were much interested in both talk and pictures, as the district convention of the organization is to be held there in June and a large delegation of Anaheim Lions expects to attend. In telling the story of the discovery of the scenic valley 75 years ago by a few wandering miners who were pursuing some marauding Indians, Mr. Hood explained how the error of a printer in deciphering a hand-written report of the first exploration party resulsted in the name of "Yosemite." Original Indian name was "Yo Hemite," meaning killer of bears, but the letter H was changed to an S by the editor who first printed the report of the discovery in a San Francisco publication, and the name Yosemite has remained. PIONEERING NOT OVER The era for pioneering is not over by any means, said Albert E. Roberts, general field secretary of the Y.M.C.A., when he spoke to the Rotary club at its luncheon Monday. Opportunities are more numerous than ever, especially opportunities for service that are open to the youth of today. He spoke on "Rotary from outside, looking in," and said that youth is America's greatest asset. BIDS ON COAST ROAD Bids for the grading and paving of 50 of a mile of the coast highway at Galivan overhead in Orange county will be included in the projects offered to contractors March 11, according to announcement today by Col. Walter E. Garrison, director of the department of public works. This project is but one of many on which contracts are to be let during March, totaling $3,276,000, as a part of the Rolph program to speed up the highway building work.