anaheim-gazette 1931-03-26

Mary Marshall's "Very Latest" ONE OF GAZETTE'S BEST FEATURES FOR ITS WOMEN READERS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI Supervisors Voted $3,500 to Exposition Anaheim Candidate Opens County Contest for Queen of Orange Show and Fair SPECIAL DAYS SCHEDULED W. E. Kruckman Gives Plans for Wide Spread Publicity While the county Board of Supervisors has declined to increase appropriations to $10,000 for Orange Show and Fair, it does not mean that the board is not friendly to the exposition, for previous to the request for $10,000, the board had included $3,500 in its 1931 budget. President Lotus Loudon, of the exposition organization, asked the supervisors to increase the appropriation to $10,000. For economic reasons the board could not see its way to grant the request. The State Fair Board has appropriated $10,000 for the Orange county exposition. Contest for Queen A spirited contest to select a queen for the exposition has begun with the announcement that Estelle Kamrath, of Anaheim high school, will be the school's candidate. Association Enlists Help of Attorneys Attorneys H. C. Head and A. W. Rutan, both of Santa Ana, have been retained by the Santa Ana Basin Water Rights Protective Association, in anticipation of any legal action which may arise in preventing encroachment of outside invaders of the Santa Ana water basin. One such threat which prompted the action of the association's directors at a meeting in Santa Ana last Saturday is that of the city of Long Beach in the proposed purchase of water bearing land in Orange county. The directors have also accepted the offer of the Orange County Farm Bureau of the legal services of Edson Abel, attorney for the California Farm Bureau Federation, and other attorneys will be engaged as occasion arises, it was said. John Wallop, of Anaheim, and A. J. Smiley, of Tustin, the association's committee on membership, reported that 36,000 acres in the basin have been signed for membership. Falkenstein Store Changes Ownership G. P. Ormsby, of Pasadena, Buys the Interests of Epstein and Spitzer G. P. Ormsby, of Pasadena, has pur- President Lotus Loudon, of the exposition organization, asked the supervisors to increase the appropriation to $10,000. For economic reasons the board could not see its way to grant the request. The State Fair Board has appropriated $10,000 for the Orange county exposition. Contest for Queen A spirited contest to select a queen for the exposition has begun with the announcement that Estelle Kamrath, of the Anaheim high school, will be the school's candidate. Each high school in the county is expected to sponsor a queen who will preside at the exposition for one day. There are to be eleven days of the exposition and a different queen, each representing a school district, will have her day to reign. On the last night of the show, June 14, the queen of the queens is to be chosen. Fourteen Special Days General progress of exposition plans were reported at the meeting of committees at Santa Ana, Monday night. W. E. Kruckman, chairman of the Fiesta committee of the State Chamber of Commerce, attended, and as chairman of the local show's special days committee, submitted a schedule for eleven special days at the show: June 4—Orange county day. June 5—Santa Monica, Venice, Ocean Park and west beach points. June 6—Latin America and Mexican day. June 7—Los Angeles county day. June 8—Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Inglewood day. June 9—Inland day, including San Bernardino, Riverside and the San Bernardino mountain region. June 10—Long Beach, San Pedro, Wilmington and the harbor district. June 11—Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Sunland, San Fernando and Alhambra day. June 12—Citrus growers' day. June 13—Japanese day. June 14—Labor day. Broadcast by Radio W. Seymour Hastins, representing the Motor Transit and Pacific Electric organizations, pledged the use of the radio stations KGER, KFI and KHJ for nine minute talks, the service to be free to the show. Mr. Kruckman outlined plans for publicity, which he said would reach about every person in the Southland. Electric cars and motor busses will carry 150 banners advertising the show, he said, and 25,000 folders will be distributed. The use of some billboards has been given and the state fiesta committee will assist in the publicity. D. D. Waynick said he had arranged for the Farmers' Institute to be held at the show and several prominent instructors will be on that program. The exposition's executive committee will meet in Anaheim next Monday. Falkenstein Store Changes Ownership G. P. Ormsby, of Pasadena, Buys the Interests of Epstein and Spitzer G. P. Ormsby, of Pasadena, has purchased the Falkenstein Department store on West Center street and is now in possession of one of Anaheim's leading retail establishments. The store is closed for a day or two while an inventory is being taken. In closing the purchase, Mr. Ormsby exercised an option which he took over 30 days ago. Deal Involves $100,000 The store has for the last five years been owned by Kurt Epstein and Joseph Spitzer and, said Mr. Epstein, ing the stocks of merchandise, fixtures, the sale involved about $100,000, include- lease and good will. Mr. Epstein will continue with the store for a time, while Mr. Spitzer will give his attention to other business. Mr. Ormsby has for nearly twenty years been one of the best known merchants of Pasadena, where he has been identified with the Jordan store for 15 years, and resigned the vice-presidency of that store to buy the Anaheim store. His family will come to Anaheim to live as soon as arrangements can be made. He said that no change would be made either in the policy or personnel, and as needs arise new departments will be added. Store Founded in 1898 Falkenstein's is one of the oldest stores in Anaheim, having been founded in 1898 by William Falkenstein and L. Harris and in 1910 Mr. Falkenstein became the sole owner, continuing to conduct it until 1926, when his interests were purchased by Mr. Epstein and Mr. Spitzer. Judge J. W. Ballard, County Pioneer, Dies Orange county lost one of its most widely known jurists and civic leaders, Tuesday, when former Judge John W. Ballard died at his home in Santa Ana, the funeral service being held today at the Little Church of the Flowers, the Rev. Annette Foster being in charge. Judge Ballard had lived in California since the early '60s. He was born in Carthage, Illinois, in 1843. He went to Santa Ana in 1882 and was one of the most active citizens in the creation of Orange county. He served as the first district attorney and was the county's second judge. He moved to Los Plenty of Sites There are plenty of heim," said Mr. Wha heard of a number understand it, the receives the bids will choice, and his visit by Government archi- tate at the favored site are the building. "It would be a thir- citizen or group of citi Uncle Sam a present: $130,000 could then be ing, which would give imposing structure tha price of the site com- $130,000 appropriation. Economic Co- Meets Here Forty or more lead Mr. Kruckman outlined plans for publicity, which he said would reach about every person in the Southland. Electric cars and motorbuses will carry 150 banners advertising the show, he said, and 25,000 folders will be distributed. The use of some billboards has been given and the state flesta committee will assist in the publicity. D. D. Waynick said he had arranged for the Farmers' Institute to be held at the show and several prominent instructors will be on that program. The exposition's executive committee will meet in Anaheim next Monday evening. FREED of worries! This aggressive business man has discovered the way to forget much detail. He uses Gazette want ads—and his smile tells his story. For Results Phone 2414 Orange county lost one of its most widely known jurists and civic leaders, Tuesday, when former Judge John W. Ballard died at his home in Santa Ana, the funeral service being held today at the Little Church of the Flowers, the Rev. Annette Foster being in charge. Judge Ballard had lived in California since the early '60s. He was born in Carthage, Illinois, in 1843. He went to Santa Ana in 1882 and was one of the most active citizens in the creation of Orange county. He served as the first district attorney and was the county's second judge. He moved to Los Angeles in 1903, where he practiced law, retiring in his 80th year. He also served as state senator from the 38th district in 1915 and 1917. Mrs. Ballard died about two years ago. Judge Ballard was the father of Charles D. Ballard, municipal judge at Santa Ana, and two daughters also survive him, Mrs. Raymond Shively and Mrs. Ella Hanna. There are also two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Recall Petitions Against Councilmen Municipal La Habra is in something of a turmoil because of the circulation of recall petitions against three city councilmen—H. A. Robinson, H. A. Randall and A. B. Thurnher. The petitioners charge the three with incompetence and inefficiency. Two are charged with attempting to commercialize the police department by making it a money-raising organization. More than 100 signatures have been obtained on the petition against Robinson and about as many against the other two. Realtors' Luncheon to Meet J. P. Smith W. F. Croddy, secretary of the Santa Ana Realty Board, is notifying the realtors of Orange county that Joseph P. Smith, state real estate commissioner, desires to meet them at luncheon in Santa Ana on April 3. The luncheon will be at Ketner's cafe, 316 West Fourth street. Reservations can be made with Mr. Croddy or with the cafe. Storm Clouds In Poor A storm cloud cozier than a man's hand political skies of Californiacom to local Republican forces with keen interest war in the state legislaturegressional apportionment prevent the passage of If the legislature giveth it promises to these local observers, no bill to redistrict tha"This would mean,"the next congressional state, voters of Oran vote for nine congressional one, as they have been election would certain royal among candidates among voters, and the know tother from w ballots for. Such a st things up in Californiacom AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 26, 1931 The Amateur Gardener Starts His Spring Exercise By Albert T. Reid NOW - LISTEN TO ME. EVERY YEAR ABOUT THIS TIME YOU ARE A BIG STRONG MAN AND YOU MUST HAVE A GARDEN WHERE YOU CAN WORK OUT. THEN WHEN THE WEEDS GET REAL HEALTHY YOUR WIND GIVES OUT. WELLO- I'VE EXERCISED A HOE FOR THE LAST TIME, SO YOU BETTER THINK TWICE. I'M OUT FOR GOOD!" SEED CATALOGUE Plenty of Sites For New Postoffice Representative of the U. S. Treasury Expected Soon to Receive Bids on Location Postmaster Whitaker expects a representative of the U. S. Treasury Department to arrive in Anaheim soon to receive bids for sites for the new post-office building for which Congress has appropriated $130,000. The usual method of the Government in selecting sites, said Mr. Whitaker, is for a representative of the Treasury Department to visit a city and advertise for bids. Plenty of Sites Available There are plenty of sites in Anaheim," said Mr. Whitaker. "I have heard of a number of them. As I understand it, the representative who receives the bids will likely make the choice, and his visit will be followed by Government architects who will look at the favored site and begin plans for the building. "It would be a fine thing if some citizen or group of citizens would make Uncle Sam a present of a site, for the $130,000 could then be used for a building, which would give Anaheim a more imposing structure than if the purchase price of the site comes out of the $130,000 appropriation." Economic Council Meets Here Saturday Forty or more leaders of the South- Bank of Cypress Held Up for $100 The Cypress branch of the Southern County Bank, seven miles west of Anaheim, was held up for $100, Wednesday afternoon, by a bandit who is supposed to be the same one who robbed the bank of $500 some three weeks ago. Cashler Andrew Moore, who was on duty at the bank during both robberies, thinks the invader was the same young man on both occasions. The bandit was described by Mr. Moore as comparatively young, clean shaven and yesterday wore a suit of light color. Following the robbery, the bandit was seen by four people as he left the bank, enter a brown colored Bulck roadster and drive to the west. The sheriff's office was notified, but the robber had disappeared by the time the deputy sheriffs arrived. Schooling Proposed For Jail Prisoners Prisoners in the county jail will no longer twirl their thumbs to pass away the time If the Board of Supervisors adopts plans which have been presented by Superior Judge James L. Allen. He and Mrs. Golden Weston, director of adult education in the Santa Ana schools, asked the board to institute occupational and educational features for jail prisoners. Mrs. Weston said that the schools could appoint an instructor during the school year and asked the supervisors to pay the instructor's salary during the summer vacation period of two months. Judge Allen said that he had arranged to establish a library in the jail and provision would be made to give prisoners instruction in fundamental educational subjects. For two hours twice a week the women prisoners would be instructed Large Crowd Opens Motor Lane To Sea Manchester Ave. Highway Dedicated With Parade of Cars and Program of Speeches A crowd estimated at 10,000 from Orange and Los Angeles counties participated in the opening of the Manchester avenue highway to the ocean last Saturday. The road extends from Santa Ana to Playa del Rey and is one of the most important motor lanes in Southern California. 3,000 Decorated Cars The dedication of the route was sponsored by the Inglewood Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Manchester Avenue Improvement Association. The event was featured by a long line of gally decorated motor cars and floats, starting from the highway's initial point in Orange county and moving through to the ocean west of Inglewood. As the procession entered the large and specially constructed gates, which were formally opened to admit the motorists to the new strip, there were about 3,000 cars in line. The gates were opened by high school girls who threw flowers into the autos as they passed. Speakers on Program J. W. Lane, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided at Playa de Rey, with A. E. Chamberlain as master of ceremonies. Short speeches were made by S. M. DuNixt, H. B. Lawrence, mayor of Inglewood; Supervisor William Shoemaker, of Orange county, and several others. The music was by the Inglewood Boys' Band of 60 pieces, directed by Herbert K. Smith. "It would be a line thing if some citizen or group of citizens would make Uncle Sam a present of a site, for the $130,000 could then be used for a building, which would give Anahlm a more imposing structure than if the purchase price of the site comes out of the $130,000 appropriation." Economic Council Meets Here Saturday Forty or more leaders of the Southern California Economic Council are expected to attend a luncheon in Anaheim next Saturday when political and economic questions of interest to the entire Southland will be discussed. The meeting here is in response to an invitation extended by Lotus H. Loudin, of the local Chamber of Commerce. The group met in Los Angeles last Saturday, when it expressed its opinion in favor of the McKinley reapportionment bill, in preference to the Craig bill, now pending in the legislature. It was thought that the McKinley measure is more favorable to the south part of the state. Storm Cloud Looms In Political Sky A storm cloud considerably larger than a man's hand is darkening the political skies of California, according to local Republican forecasters, who are with keen interest watching the efforts in the state legislature to pass a congressional apportionment bill, or to prevent the passage of one. If the legislature gets in a deadlock, which it promises to do, and one of these local observers, it may result in no bill to redistrict the state. "This would mean," he said, "that in the next congressional election in this state, voters of Orange county would vote for nine congressmen, instead of one, as they have been doing. Such an election would certainly mean a battle royal among candidates, as well as among voters, and the voters would not know tother from which to cast their ballots for. Such a situation would ball things up in California as never before." Economic Council Meets Here Saturday Forty or more leaders of the Southern California Economic Council are expected to attend a luncheon in Anaheim next Saturday when political and economic questions of interest to the entire Southland will be discussed. The meeting here is in response to an invitation extended by Lotus H. Loudin, of the local Chamber of Commerce. The group met in Los Angeles last Saturday, when it expressed its opinion in favor of the McKinley reapportionment bill, in preference to the Craig bill, now pending in the legislature. It was thought that the McKinley measure is more favorable to the south part of the state. Storm Cloud Looms In Political Sky A storm cloud considerably larger than a man's hand is darkening the political skies of California, according to local Republican forecasters, who are with keen interest watching the efforts in the state legislature to pass a congressional apportionment bill, or to prevent the passage of one. If the legislature gets in a deadlock, which it promises to do, and one of these local observers, it may result in no bill to redistrict the state. "This would mean," he said, "that in the next congressional election in this state, voters of Orange county would vote for nine congressmen, instead of one, as they have been doing. Such an election would certainly mean a battle royal among candidates, as well as among voters, and the voters would not know tother from which to cast their ballots for. Such a situation would ball things up in California as never before." Kenneth Burns Dies After Short Illness Funeral services were held in Santa Ana, Monday afternoon, for Kenneth H. Burns, who died on March 21, after illness of a few days of spinal trouble. He was 33 years old and was deputy under District Attorney Nelson. He was a graduate of the University of Southern California and was one of the most popular attorneys in Orange county. He was a past patron of the Hermosa chapter, order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Santa Ana Masonic lodge. He was active in the financial campaign for building the Santa Ana Masonic Temple. He is survived by Mrs. Burns and a small son. THREE TRAMPS IN WRECK When two freight trains on the Santa Fe crashed at the Anaheim switch yards, early Tuesday, six box cars, a caboose and a locomotive were damaged, and three tramps were hurt as the caboose rolled over. The tramps were taken to the county hospital. The wreck occurred as one train while waiting to enter a siding was crushed into by a train which followed it. Traffic on the main line was tied up for several hours. Speakers on Program J. W. Lane, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided at Playa del Rey, with A. E. Chamberlain as master of ceremonies. Short speeches were made by S. M. Dudiext, H. B. Lawrence, mayor of Inglewood; Supervisor William Shoemaker, of Orange county; and several others. The music was by the Inglewood Boys' Band of 60 pieces, directed by Herbert K. Smith. Hit, Run Drivers Killed 114 in 1930 "Hit and run" drivers were involved in 114 accidents causing death and 1,156 others causing injury in California during 1930. This information is made public by E. Raymond Cato, superintendent on the California Highway Patrol, to impress upon the public the importance of apprehending such drivers. As "hit and run" drivers are able to make their escape usually because witnesses fail to get their numbers. Cato said members of the patrol would be instructed to continue rigid enforcement of section 43 of the motor vehicle act requiring that license plates be displayed in a position clearly visible and be kept from foreign matter such as dust and grease. Cato also called attention to section 141 of the act which makes it a felony for a driver of any vehicle to injure another person with such vehicle and then fail to stop and give aid. CHILDREN'S EASTER PARTY A joyous Easter party for children is in prospect for Saturday afternoon on next week, when the youngsters will be entertained by the Ebell club members. The party will be held at the city park. Mrs. Charles E. Harbesson is in charge and will be assisted by Gir Scouts. Miss Eva Haskett, of the public library, will tell Easter stories, to be followed by a hunt for bunny baskets. Refreshments are to be served. "Tiger Eye" a Thrilling Serial THIS EXCITING "WESTERN" STORY STARTS IN GAZETTE NEXT WEEK THE GAZETTE 109 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 25 Pays an Inheritance Tax of $243,336 Inheritance tax of $243,336.56, collected from the heirs of the late Fannie Bixby Spencer, who lived at Costa Mesa, will be the largest payment of the kind ever made in Orange county. The tax report has been made by State Controller Riley to the Superior court of Santa Ana. The total value of the estate left to heirs is $2,436,186.14, according to the report, after deductions of $222,381.20 were made for funeral expenses, fees, taxes and claims. The estate had gross value of $2,553,216.35, with an additional $103,600 held jointly with the husband, W. Carl Spencer. The largest inheritance goes to Mr. Spencer, amounting to nearly $450,000, on which the inheritance tax amounts to almost $25,000. Lillian Odisho, Elizabeth Spence and Kamea Okomoto each inherit nearly $350,000, on which each will pay $24,511 inheritance tax. There are many other heirs who inherit smaller amounts than those named. Anaheim Council Stands Its Ground It and Chamber of Commerce Directors Approval Craig Water Bill The Anaheim City Council again stood its ground Tuesday night when Asks for $30,000,000 For Flood Control Legislature's Water Committee Makes Recommendation for Santa Ana River Basin EARLY ACTION IS URGENT People of District Should Not Bear All the Cost The Water committee of the California legislature has recommended conservation projects in the state which will call for an appropriation of $188,-000,000, the projects including the utilization of water in the state. $30,000,000 for Santa Ana Basin One of the most important recommendations made by the committee is an appropriation of $30,000,000 for flood control and conservation of the Santa Ana river. The committee stated that immediate action is especially needed in the Santa Ana river district. Protection work in this district, the committee said, is so urgent that it cannot await the delay which the general program will involve. The use of the Santa Ana water, the Anaheim Council Stands Its Ground It and Chamber of Commerce Directors Approval Craig Water Bill The Anaheim City Council again stood its ground, Tuesday night when by resolution it gave its approval of the Craig bill in the legislature which would form a new water district in Orange county, and which would enable the county to prevent encroachments on the water resources of the Santa Ana river valley. The action by the Council will be sent to Assemblyman Craig at Sacramento. Chamber of Commerce Approves The directors of the Chamber of Commerce have stamped with their approval the stand taken by the City Council, favoring only one slight amendment to the Craig bill. County Supervisor William Schumacher spoke to the directors in support of the Craig measure and said that at present Orange county has no fund with which to defend its water resources or to reclaim sewage that is now going to waste, while the Craig bill would enable this county to protect its water interests. He said it will be ten years before water from the Colorado river becomes available to Orange county and in the meantime something must be done to save the dwindling supply in this county. Four Bald Heads Result From Poison Four members of John S. Kelsay's family, at 312 East Sycamore street, are rapidly losing their hair and becoming bald, as a result of thallium poison, due to eating wheat mushin which there was rat poison, a short time ago. Mrs. Kelsay and son, John, 20 years old, who were most seriously affected by the poison will lose all their hair, according to Dr. J. W. Truxaw, the attending physician, and it is likely that the father and son, Jimmy, will also lose their hair. Whether the hair will grow in again is a question for the future to determine. Dr. Truxaw said. MI88 CAVERLY'S HOME BOBBED A buglar who found a door to Miss Ethel Caverly's apartment unlocked, at 309 West Center, carried away $600 worth of jewelry and money, sometime last Wednesday or Thursday. Rings, $30,000,000 for Santa Ana Basin One of the most important recommendations made by the committee is an appropriation of $30,000,000 for flood control and conservation of the Santa Ana river. The committee stated that immediate action is especially needed in the Santa Ana river district. Protection work in this district, the committee said, is so urgent that it cannot await the delay which the general program will involve. The use of the Santa Ana water, the committee said already exceeds the replenishment. "Immediate flood control protection along the banks of the San Bernardino mountain range in San Bernardino county should be provided," the report said. "The cost of such immediate work should be borne partly by the state and partly by the immediate districts." Site for Reservoir The committee said that the people of the Santa Ana river district should not be called upon to pay the entire cost of the work. The committee report, which will be presented to the legislature this week, also said that there is a reservoir site near Prado in the lower Santa Ana canyon which is suitable for large surface storage and if a dam were constructed at one of the points in that vicinity all excess storm waters could be conserved. Chamber of Commerce Elects O. T. Stephens The Orange County Chamber of Commerce, at a meeting held in Santa Ana, Tuesday night, elected O. E. Stephens, of La Habra, president. Ctyde Downing, of Santa Ana, was named as vice-president and Harry May, of Fullerton, was re-elected secretary. New Telephone Book On Press April 4 A new telephone directory for Anaheim and Orange county goes on the press on April 4, and about May 4 there will be a distribution of 25,000 copies, says A. L. Barlett, manager of the Southern California Telephone Co. The new edition will list telephones in the exchanges of Anahelm, Brea, Dana Point, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Orange, Placentia, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Santa Ana. All changes and additions of new names must be made before 5 p.m. of April 4, Manager Barlett said. INJURED IN AUTO CRASH Four motor cars, three of them from Anaheim, were in a crash on the Santa Ana boulevard near that city, Monday MISS CAVERLY'S HOME BOBBED A buglar who found a door to Miss Ethel Caverly's apartment unlocked, at 309 West Center, carried away $600 worth of jewelry and money, sometime last Wednesday or Thursday. Rings, pins and other jewelry valued at $550 were taken, Miss Vaverly reported to the police, and $30 in money was also stolen. The police looked for finger prints and other clues, but could find none. COVERED WAGON PIONEER DIES Mrs. Luella A. Parker, a native of Oklahoma, who came to Orange county in a covered wagon more than 60 years ago, died in Fullerton last Friday morning, where she had lived for about 50 years. She made her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Goodwin, and had been in poor health for several months. She is survived by a son, Minor Keith, of Los Angeles, and three daughters, Mrs. W. A. Goodwin, of Fullerton; Mrs. G. C. Wilson, of Long Beach, and Mrs. C. A. Swain, of Oroville. Mrs. Parker was 70 years old and an active member of the Fullerton M. E. church, the W. C. T. U., the W. R. C., and Rebeka lodge No. 341. TWO TEACHERS ARRESTED Wilbur Bonney, principal of Fremont school, and C. S. Davis, a teacher, were arrested Tuesday and had a preliminary hearing before Justice Kuchel on a charge of battery made by Mrs. Marle Hogan, who charged them with chasisting her young son. The teachers said that the boy had broken rules of conduct while in school and they pleaded not guilty to the charge. Both teachers were released on their own recognizance and will have a jury trial on May 6. "TIGER EYE" B. M. Bower's New "Western Thriller" Serial Begins Next Week in THE GAZETTE If you like a thrilling story, do not miss this one.