anaheim-gazette 1931-05-07

Mary Marshall's "Very Latest" ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE EACH WEEK FOR WOMEN WHO SEW FOR SELVES THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI Mrs. Easton Thinks Musolini is "Great" Anaheim Traveler Writes of What the Dictator Has Done for Italy HE'S MAN OF HIGH VISION Fasicism Has No Meaning Like Bolshivism By HONOR H. EASTON (Correspondence to The Gazette) Rome, Italy, April 14. Many of my friends have written asking me what I think of Musolini. Well, I think he's great! The World War was like a devastating sickness, attacking all nations. Some succumbed, some pulled through, but suffered amputation of limbs. Some were discouraged. Some went crazy, and among these last was Italy. But among the sons of Italy rose one who was strong enough and sane enough to apply the treatment her disorder required. And out of the confusion and anarchy of the years following the war, Italy has risen an organized law-abid- Hard Times Over in Matrimonial Market Among other signs that the general depression is lifting is, the matrimonial market is looking up in Orange county. A feller can't see his way to hook up for life with his sweetie if he's out of a job, or if business is slow, and if money is tighter than the bark on a walnut tree. But all of these hinderances to matrimony are loosening up, according to the records of J. M. Backs, clerk of Orange county, which show that 318 marriage licenses were issued in the flowery month of May. It was a record-making month for "hooking-up," or tying up nuptial knots. The total of 318 for May was the most marriages for any one month since four years ago, before the "gin" marriage law requiring a wait of three days for the license went into effect and cut the county's marriage volume in half. April, 1927, had 415 licenses but next year that month registered but 265. In 1929 the figure was still lower, 257, and in 1930 it was 270. That the April volume this year may be only a temporary spurt was conceded by Backs in view of the total for the preceding month, March, which was 271. Marriage license totals for the year to date are 1,153 as compared to 1,041 for this date last year, Mr. Backs, said. School Pupils Win Favor With Music Well, I think he's great! The World War was like a devastating sickness, attacking all nations. Some succumbed, some pulled through, but suffered amputation of limbs. Some were discouraged. Some went crazy, and among these last was Italy. But among the sons of Italy rose one who was strong enough and sane enough to apply the treatment her disorder required. And out of the confusion and anarchy of the years following the war, Italy has risen an organized law-abiding, industrious country. Musolini Like a Magnet Musolini has been a magnet held above a mass of confiling atoms. He has persuaded the people of Italy to use just common sense and as individuals they "have seen the light." They have joined the organization known as Fasclists, which aims at nothing revolutionary, but binds one to loyalty to the country, to obedience to its laws, to industry in developing it, and to non-interference in religion. There is in the minds of many a confusion between Fasclism and Bolshivism. In fact, some European countries have borrowed the name to cover up revolutionary activities. It is too bad, because Fasclism in Italy simply means a holding together, like the faces, the bundle of rods which is its insignia. Socialist In Beginning I know a man who is big enough to come out and confess he is wrong and "right about face." This Musolini did. In the beginning he was a socialist. I know a man who sets his face against war. An interviewer recently asked him if he desired war. Musolini roared at him: "Do I want famine? Do I want an earthquake? Do I want pestilence? I want to build up. I don't want destruction." I know a man who forgets himself and has vision to see his country's needs and has the wisdom to meet them. What do I think of Musolini? Well, I think he's great! I leave Italy for the only country I have known, which I love better—my own America! "Wildcatters" Fudging With Wildcat Pelts "Wildcatters" of the two-footed variety are fudging on the County treasury of San Bernardino county by cashing in pelts of four-footed wildcats which were slain elsewhere in Southern California, and the supervisors of Orange county have been asked to help do something about it. In the last year the San Bernardino county officials have paid bounties on $00 wildcats, while it is suspected that many of the animals were killed in Orange and Riverside counties, where no bounties are paid. San Bernardino county pays $5 for the scalp of each wildcat that preys upon quail and other wild life. School Pupils Win Favor With Music Singers and Instrumentalists of County Give Delightful Program in Auditorium Music week was made memorable in the history of Orange county grammar schools with a program given by 450 pupils at the Anaheim high school auditorium. Monday morning—a program which spanned wide range and under the able leadership of Mrs. Irene Schoepfle, county music supervisor, who has proved her efficiency in giving musical training to the youth of the county. Delegations from the grammar schools swarmed to the observance of the day in busses, and to participants in the program and adults and children who made up the applauding audience it was a day of keen enjoyment. Junior Orchestra of 120 The opening number was a feature, for it was given by 120 girls and boys who made up the Junior Symphony Orchestra from the grammar schools of Anaheim, Orange and Fullerton, and who played brilliantly a group of numbers under the directing baton of Maurice S. Karp. Thirty girls from the Tustin school, arrayed in white, with a large yellow T at the right side of the belt, sang "Fairy Voices" and "Happy Days." Twenty-one youngsters, dressed in Scottish highland kits, made up the Kinder band from Santa Ana, and made such a hit as they played "The Parade" that they were twice roundly encored. One of the more effective chorus numbers was given by 17 pupils of the El Modena schools, who sang lively versions of "Sing a Song of Sixpence" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Glee Clubs of Girls Forty girls who make up the Buena Park Glee club, dressed in white with blue kerchiefs about their shoulders, won much favor as they sang a two-part song, Mendelssohn's "Hymn to the Stars." Ranking with the best of the glee clubs was that of the eighth grade girls, thirty in number, from the Garden Grove school, who were dressed in green uniforms, with hats to match, and who effectively sang a "Canoe" Queenship Course Closes On Thirty-Five High School In Close Race for Show Honor With the ballot boxes close May 6, each of the county high school girls for queen of the eleventh lenchula Orange Show and seething their friends to coupons appearing in a paper in the county, in Gazette, the last of which received in order that not unfair advantage over co- Garden Grove Canoe In the Garden Grove o Warricker enjoys a sub over the hold which trails ing order; Zelma Jones, gill, Ernestine Wakeham, and Frances Berry. Dolly Mae Fowler also h in the Tustin district when petitions trail as follows: Dorothy-Mason and Charl Oredian James and Mar running close for the lead Juan Capitrano district, Halladay, Marlan Snyder Kinney close up. Four Orange Canoe The judges report little the vote for the four Orans School Week a Splendid Success May 4, 1931. Publishers of The Anaheim Gazette. Gentlemen:—Permit me, on behalf of Anaheim Lodge F. A. M., to express our grateful appreciation for the aid so generously given toward making the celebration of public school week such a splendid success. The publicity extended by your paper was a very important factor in calling the public attention to a matter which so deeply concerns all of our people and your willing co-operation was a source of much gratification to us. Again we thank you. Sincerely yours, E. H. METCALF, Secretary. New County Record for Auto Deaths There were eleven deaths due to the automobile in Orange county in April, according to reports by Coroner Charles D. Brown. Eight persons were killed in auto accidents and three persons committed suicide by inhaling monoxine gas. This was the highest number of deaths caused by automobiles reported in one month in this county, said the coroner, the previous high number for one month being seven. Glee Clubs of Girls Forty girls who make up the Buena Park Glee club, dressed in white with blue 'kerchiefs about their shoulders, won much favor as they sang a two-part song, Mendelssohn's "Hymn to the Stars." Ranking with the best of the glee clubs was that of the eighth grade girls, thirty in number, from the Garden Grove school, who were dressed in green uniforms, with hats to match, and who effectively sang a "Canoe" song. Thirty-five pupils from La Habra showed their musical versatility by giving a number of solo and instrumental numbers, and another by a saxophone band. Brea and Fullerton Singers The Brea Girls' Glee club, arrayed in school uniforms on which large yellow ties was conspicuous, sang a "Japanese Love Song" and "Chigaloo." There were 35 singers in the fourth grade chorus of the Center street school, of Orange, who won much favor when they sang a two-part "Swing" song. Sixteen boys from Costa Mesa, arrayed in white and wearing green neckties, sang a melodious mother song, with Irish flavor, "Mother Mahoney." One of the largest choruses heard was one of 58 singers—boys and girls—from the Placentia school, all dressed in white, and they delighted the audience with their rendition of "Can't You Her Me Calling, Caroline?" The finale of the program was sung by the large chorus from Fremont school, Anaheim, which gave the finale of their operetta, "My Maid on the Bamboo Screen." FEWER BUILDING PERMITS The records of Building Inspector Nyhoe show that permits issued in April were considerably less than for the corresponding month a year ago. Only eleven permits were issued last month, with total valuation of $10,570, while there were 22 permits with valuation of $32,810 in April, 1930. Permits for the first four months of this year have also fallen behind those for the corresponding period a year ago. This year's total shows valuation of $178,681, while the figures for the first four months of 1930 were $208,321. POSTAL RECEIPT Postmaster J. H. White that April receipts of hikes were $3,922.23, compared for the same month a year Postmaster finds comfort that business of the local only slightly less for the months than for the corrections of last year, while over post offices had a market business volume. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 8, 1931 The Last Stand By Albert T. Reid FARM PROBLEM POLITICAL HOBBY PROHIBITION ISSUE First J. B. walnut lives at The Ge establi nut g pumpi ranch years a ty from theorle substa obtaln Agricu leading walnut trees and sa "The Mr. Ne within almost Inste feet fo the cov the ur county er. T wells l One was re Califor were t is gene Orange 2,00 Queenship Contest Closes On May 16 Thirty-Five High School Girls In Close Race for Orange Show Honors With the ballot boxes scheduled to close May 6, each of the 35 Orange county high school girls in the contest or queen of the eleventh annual Valencia Orange Show and Fair are beeching their friends to clip the vote coupons appearing in almost every paper in the county, including The Gazette, the last of which will be printed in next week's issues. The judges report the standing of the candidates in each district, but have decided to withhold announcement of the number of votes each candidate has received in order that none will get an unfair advantage over competitors. Garden Grove Candidates In the Garden Grove district Adele Varricker enjoys a substantial lead over the field which trails in the following order: Zelma Jones, Marjorie Maill, Ernestine Wakeham, Velma King and Frances Berry. Dolly Mue Fowler also has a big lead in the Tustin district, where her competitors trail as follows: Beth Coller, Dorothy-Mason and Charlotte Vance. Oredian James and Mary Cavin are running close for the lead in the San Juan Capistrano district, with Betty Halliday, Marlan Snyder and Norma Kinney close up. Four Orange Candidates The judges report little difference in the vote for the four Orange girls who participated in the contest. Cupid In Ranks of Unemployed Dan Cupid has either been lagging in his matrimonial duties or has been spending a goodly part of his time in the ranks of the unemployed in Orange county, as well as all over California, according to a preliminary report on marriage and divorce issued by the Bureau of the Census at Washington. There were only 3,468 marriages in Orange county in 1930, the report says, while there were 3,780 in 1929. There was an increased number who could bear the matrimonial yoke no longer, for there were 244 divorces in this county in 1930, or 13 more than the year before. There were ten marriages annulled last year and nine in 1929. As to all California, the report shows there were 50,154 marriages performed in 1930, and the number in 1929 was 51,866, representing a decrease of 1,712. During the year 1930 there were 15,603 divorces granted in the State, as compared with 15,099 in 1929, representing an increase of 504 or 3.3 percent. There were 1,476 marriages annulled in 1930, which is identical with the number reported in 1929. The estimated population of the state of California on July 1, 1930 was 5,-732,000, and on July 1, 1929, 5,512,588. On the basis of these estimates, the number of marriages per 1,000 of the population was 8.7 in 1930, as against 9.4 in 1929; and the number of divorces per 1,000 of the population was 2.72 in 1930, as against 2.74 in 1929. Mother Lost Case and Threw In Ankwell Fishing is Good in Lakes and Streams Trout and Bass Are Rising to Baits As Season Opens to Anglers The following report covering fishing conditions is issued by the National Automobile Club: In the Bishop country, the best trout fishing is offered at Lake Mary, Twinn lakes, Rock Creek lakes, June lake basin and Convict Lake. The roads to these lakes are all open, but it is advisable to take chains due to muddy sections. These streams are high and a little cloudy, but not enough to interfere with fishing. Hot creek is clear, fishing fair. Owens river is fair, but it is advisable to use wet files, spinners and bait. In San Diego County In San Diego County, all the reservoirs have cleared and fishing is good. The streams in the San Jacinto mountains are rather high and discolored—this includes Strawberry and Snow Creeks. Streams in the San Bernardino mountains—Mill creek, Deep creek and Holcomb creek—are high and muddy. Good bass fishing is to be had at Big Bear lake, and good trout fishing at Lake Arrowhead. The headwaters of the San Gabriel river, Los Angeles county, are clearing rapidly, and good trout fishing is anticipated here during the early part of the season. Other Good Regions The State Fish and Game Commis The judges report little difference in the vote for the four Orange girls who are bunched in the following order: Joa Windolph, Dorothy Reynolds, Edna Forbes and Caroline Muller. Eight girls are decidedly in the race at Fullerton the judges report, with the standing as follows: Morda Carroll, Willie Blakesly, Lois Hershberger, Vater Herman, Ruby Taylor, Virginia Nesley, Peggy Prizer, and Jo Warlick. In the Brea-Olinda district Willa Mae Cerry enjoys a narrow lead over Frances Richards, Betty Shaffer and Doris Forbes. Kathryn Dunham is leading in the Anaheim district, with her competitors close up in the following order: Narcissus Prentiss, Marjorie Baker and Irene Lytton. POSTAL RECEIPTS LESS Postmaster J. H. Whitaker reports that April receipts of his mail station were $3,992.23, compared to $4,560.41 for the same month a year ago. But the Postmaster finds comfort in the thought that business of the local postoffice is only slightly less for the last four months than for the corresponding period of last year, while over the country postoffices had a marked decrease in business volume. Mother Lost Case and Threw an Inkwell Wilbert Bonney and C. S. Davis, teachers in the Anaheim grammar grades, were on trial in Justice Charles Kuchel's court yesterday on a charge of too severely applying a paddle, where they thought it would do the most good, on Robert Hogan, age 14, who had fractured some school rules. A charge of battery was brought against the teachers by the boy's mother. The jury brought in a verdict of acquittal, when the mother eelized an inkwell on the Justice's table and threw it at one of the defendants, but the missile failed to reach its target. Dinner Benefit for Scholarship Fund A benefit dinner which is worthy of the patronage of the public will be given at the Christian church at 6:30 this Friday evening. It is for the benefit of the scholarship fund and sponsored by the Anaheim City Council of the Parent-Teachers' association. All of the proceeds will go to assisting worthy boys and girls who cannot complete their education without financial help. It is a loan fund and from it many boys and girls have already been helped to graduation and are repaying the loans made to them. The dinner committee is composed of Mrs. C. A. Neighbors, chairman of the fund; Miss E. Kate Rea, of Anaheim; Mrs. Mary B. Robertson and Mrs. Marle Biesel, of Santa Ana. MEMORIAL DAY AT BREA Memorial Day will be observed at Brea with ceremonies at Loma Vista cemetery, when Congressman Phil D. Swing will be the speaker. Special Program for Mothers of Elks The Anaheim Elks are arranging a special program for the evening of Wednesday, May 13, in observance of Mothers' Day, when mothers of members and other mothers for those members who have none of their own, are to be the guests of honor. Dinner is to be served at 6:30, following which the guests will be entertained in the lounge for a brief time while the lodge holds its regular session. After the lodge session, a program will be given for the mothers to which the public is invited. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY A surprise party in observance of the tenth birthday of Hazel Ella Brown, arranged by her mother, Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, was given at their home on South Ohio street. Monday evening. Thirty guests were present; there were gifts in abundance for the young hostess, games were played and refreshments were served, in the form of chocolate sundaes and cakes. HINTS FOR THE HOME NANCY HART MAKES MANY TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FOR WOMEN READERS THE GAZETTE 168 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 31 First Pumping Well In Orange County J. B. Neff, one of the first growers of walnuts in Orange county, who now lives at San Marino, was a caller at The Gazette, Tuesday. Not only did he establish one of the first and best walnut groves, but put down the first pumping well in the county, at his ranch in the Katella district over 40 years ago. He had come into the county from San Francisco, bringing some theories of his own on walnut growing, substantiated by information which he obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He became one of the leading authorities of the growing of walnuts, but when he trimmed his trees, neighbors threw up their hands and said he was ruining his grove. "The first pumping well I put down," Mr. Neff said, "brought a supply up to within nine feet of the top. We could almost dip the water out with a dipper." Instead of going down less than 100 feet for water now, there are wells in the county that are over 700 feet deep, the underlying water strata of the county steadily getting lower and lower. The general water level of city wells is now down 125 feet. One of the trees in the Neff grove was regarded as the best producer in California, and from it many seions were taken for other groves. Mr. Neff is generally regarded as the dean of the Orange county walnut cultivators. 2,000,000 Boxes Going to Europe Orange Packers Get Into Action Movement of Valencias to Distant Markets Makes a Good Beginning HUNDREDS OF EMPLOYES Outlook Favorable for Season of Six Months Packing houses of Anaheim and Northern Orange county swung into lively action this week and have begun shipments of the big Valencia crop to distant markets of the United States and to Europe. Several hundred employees are at work in these plants and many others have found employment as pickers in the orchards. Approximately half of the crop will be disposed of, it is predicted, by the middle of July, and Dana C. King, orange sales manager for the California Fruit Growers' Exchange, predicts that the season's yield will be 28,666 carloads. Opinions of Leading Packers Mr. King thinks that prices for Valencias will be medium, and that returns as high as last season's prices cannot be expected. Sizes of the Valencias are running smaller than last 2,000,000 Boxes Going to Europe Dana C. King Makes Estimate On Over-Seas Shipments of California Fruits California will ship over 2,000,000 boxes of citrus fruit to European countries during the summer months, according to an estimate of Dana C. King, orange sales manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. "During the record export year of 1929, 1,600,000 boxes of citrus fruit were shipped to these countries from California," stated Mr. King. "Last year, due to a smaller California orange crop, exports were greatly reduced, the year's exports totaling 162,000 boxes of citrus fruit. New Record in Prospect "The present season promises to bring a new record in California orange exports," continued Mr. King, "though strong competition from other orange producing countries can be expected throughout the summer months." "Presents indications are that South African orange exports will exceed all former records. The South African orange crop is estimated at 2,350,000 boxes, practically all of which will be exported to European countries. This compares with orange shipments in 1929 of 1,100,000 boxes. South American Competition "South America is also rapidly becoming an important factor in these markets during the summer months," continued Mr. King, "and estimates indicate that approximately 1,000,000 boxes of oranges will be exported during 1931, compared with 600,000 boxes exported last year." Between $75,000 and $100,000 will be invested in Sunkist advertising throughout Great Britain during the 1931 export season, as a part of the Exchange sales program in this important foreign market. Through intensive advertising during the 1929 season, the Sunkist trademark is already widely known throughout Great Britain as indicated by the premium paid for Sunkist citrus fruit by both the consumer and retailer. Opinions of Leading Packers Mr. King thinks that prices for Valencias will be medium, and that returns as high as last season's prices cannot be expected. Sizes of the Valencias are running smaller than last season, but the quality is good. H. O. Easton, manager of the Placentia Mutual Orange Association, says the Valencia season has opened with prices approximately the same as a year ago at this time. There is only a few cents difference per box, he said, and he expects an increase on larger sizes as soon as the fruit begins to reach the consumer. He predicts that the public will this coming summer be consuming more oranges than ever, which will be a good factor for a favorable season. 100 Cars from Olive Heights Ben Cole, manager of the Olive Heights Citrus Association, expects his organization will ship 100 car loads this season. The association now enrolls 2,300 acres, an increase of 350 acres over last year. The association has its new pre-cooling plant practically completed. F. B. Maxwell, manager of the Hillside Groves Association, thinks the present crop will run 20 to 25 percent behind the bumper crop of two years ago. The C. M. Brown packing house has made a good beginning, employing about 100 people, 30 of whom are packers. The Valencia Fruit Co. has been making shipments for the last three weeks. 325 Workers in Two Plants The Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association has begun packing and Carl Monohan, manager, says that 200 persons will be employed during the season. The Anaheim Community Growers have opened their house and expects to operate for six months, employing about 125 workers, of whom 50 or 60 will be packers. The Olive Fruit company was one of the first to begin shipping Valencias, starting as soon as the navel season ended. The company has made shipments from its Anaheim house to England, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Australia and other over-seas markets. Ebell Elects New Officers for Year Ladies of Ebell and their guests enjoyed a very delightful program at the general meeting on Monday at K. P. Still Has Hope for Craig Water Bill Word from the State Capitol at Sacramento, where the legislature will before long close its session, is that Assemblyman Ted Craig still has hopes that his water conservation bill No. 1861 will yet be enacted into a law. The bill would form a new water district in Orange county, enabling the conservation of the supply by reclaiming sewage which now flows into the Pacific and use it for irrigation purposes. It would also enable the county to protect itself from encroachments by interests from outside the county, and it in other ways help the county to conserve its water resources. El Rodeo Club Opens Sports Arena Sunday Opening of the El Rodeo Riding club's new sports arena Sunday will be celebrated with a varied program of entertainment, contests, barbecue at noon, and inspection of the racing track, grandstand, and club grounds by hundreds of members and friends. President Sam Jernigan, Vice-President Louis Jacobs, Secretary Alexander Anderson, and Directors Dan Williams, Leo Porter and Ed Galnes, will be on hand to supervise the celebration. Horse races, stake races for both men and women, calf roping, girls' rescue race, keg race, cow horse race, goat roping, broom polo, sack race, and other varied entertainment is planned. The club ride begins at 10 a.m.