anaheim-gazette 1931-09-10

THE WEEK'S SOCIAL REVIEW ONE OF THE GAZETTE'S BEST NEWS FEATURES FOR WOMEN THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXI Walther League Holds Convention Officers Elected and San Diego Selected for Sessions Next Year The Southern California Walther League, held one of its most successful conventions in Anaheim for three days over the week-end. It was an extraordinary convention in point of attendance, with over 600 registered delegates, as well as in enthusiasm and results accomplished. The sessions were held at Zion Lutheron church. New Officers Chosen At the business sessions it was voted to hold the convention next year at San Diego. The following officers were elected: President, Arthur H. Meyer; vice-president, Walter Wegman; financial secretary, Helen Spitz; recording secretary, Ethel Dierker—all of Los Angeles. H. F. Friedrich was ecloted to the board of directors. Arthur B. Lange, retiring president, was named chairman of the international convention to be held in Los Angeles next fall. A feature of the convention was the inspirational addresses, one being the sermon by the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Zion church, on Sunday morning. Another was by the Rev. A. G. Webbekling, of Immanuel Lutheran Old Sol Heats Up Surf Along Beaches Old Sol has not only set some high marks in the way of inland temperatures this summer, but he has also made what is regarded as a new record for warming up the waters of the Pacific ocean along the shores of southern California. Prof. George F. McEwen, physical oceanographer at La Jolla, who has taken water temperature records since 1916, says the highest temperature reached this year was 78.4 degrees on July 30. The highest mark reached in past years was 73.3 degrees on August 10, 1918. 76 Years Old, and Still a Bicyclist Theodore Diedrichs Pumps His Two-Wheel Vehicle All Over Orange County Theodore Diedrichs, of 503 East Charlestown street, is rated as the oldest bicyclist in Anaheim, and possibly in Orlando county, both in point of age and in the number of years he has been two-wheeling. He is 76 years old and became a bicyclist almost fifty years ago, when he had come over from Germany and had become a farm boy in A feature of the convention was the inspirational addresses, one being the sermon by the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Zion church, on Sunday morning. Another was by the Rev. A. G. Webbekling, of Immanuel Lutheran church of Orange on Sunday evening. Address on "Citizenship" Another outstanding feature was the fellowship dinner, held at the Elks' clubhouse on Monday night, with which the convention closed. The speaker was Congressman Phil D. Swing, who spoke on "Citizenship." The toastmaster was the Rev. O. W. Wisner of Los Angeles. Mr. Swing said that citizenship is an office too often overlooked. "We have," he said, "set up very rigid tests for the alien who comes here to pass before he becomes a citizen, but we assume that through accident of birth the native born is endowed with all the wisdom necessary for good citizenship. I would that we had some formal ceremony for the solemn initiation of the young people of our nation into citizenship. Aroused Opinion Needed "Government, like water, will not rise higher than its source, and in this country the source of government is the people. We need an aroused and militant public opinion to support our government. "It often seems to me that our schools are not adequately preparing our young people for citizenship. Much that might be done to instill a love for law is not done." Public officials must be supervised and supported. You can't just turn the government over to Tom, Dick and Harry and let it go at that. This government wasn't founded upon the theory that public officials would enforce the laws. It was assumed from the start that law observance would be the foundation of our government. And this implies inescapable duties for each citizen. Implied Democracy "He who picks out the particular laws he will observe, ignoring the others, is an anarchist. If you want to sleep while you ride you take a street car. The motorman pilots you safety to your destination, whereupon you wake up and get off. But if you insist upon driving your own automobile to move you from place to place, you must stay awake. That is what democracy implies." "The firm motto of our country should be 'For God, home and country.'" Final Union Service Treadore Diedrichs, of 503 East Charlest Street, is rated as the oldest bicycle in Anaheim, and possibly in Orange county, both in point of age and in the number of years he has been two-wheeling. He is 76 years old and became a bicyclist almost fifty years ago, when he had come over from Germany and had become a farm boy in Nebraska. He came to Anaheim in April, 1894, and has been bicycling in the city and over the county ever since. 4000 Miles a Year "In my younger years," he said, "I rode about 4000 miles a year, but in recent years I have hardly done so well, although I have made 2000 miles since the first of this year. "The first bicycle I had back in Nebraska was a queer looking contraption compared to the one I have now. Nebraska roads were poor and the weeds were high, so I could not do much speeding. Bicycle vs. Automobile "A bicycle has a good many advantages over an automobile, and that is why I keep on riding. In the first place a bicycle does not cost anything like what the cheapest auto costs. There is no garage necessary to house a bicycle. It can be parked along a street anywhere, for there is always parking room for a bicycle. No gasoline to buy. Less than a pint of oil will keep a bicycle lubricated for a year—maybe longer. There are no tire or repair bills to speak of. No engine trouble. No spark plugs to clean, no valves to grind. Bicycle models do not change as often as do styles in autos, so a wheel will with ordinary care last for many, many years. You can't say this much for any auto that was ever made. Can Do His Own Towing "You never see a bicycle stranded on a country road, waiting for a wrecking car to come and tow it back home. If I should have a break on an Orange county road, I could pick up my bicycle and carry it home on my shoulder. You can't do that with an auto." With hard-surfaced roads, Mr. Diedrichs pumps his two-wheel vehicle all over Orange county. Once a year he rides to Long Beach," he said, "just to see what changes are being made in the appearance of the town." Orange Co. Exhibit Shows Old Mission An artistic reproduction of the chapel and bell wall of the San Juan Capistrano mission attracts wide attention from the crowds that throng the horti- Final Union Service Held at City Park The Protestant churches of Anaheim held the last of their union services at City Park last Sunday evening, when the sermon was by the Rev. J. A. Watson, Los Angeles attorney, who spoke on "Moral Law of Government." Music for the service was by the young people of the Free Methodist church. "Moral law," said Mr. Watson in part, "is the law of accountability, and the feeling of accountability is a greater-than-human force that exists in the heart of every person, whether he lives in the midst of American civilization or in the deepest jungles of Africa. This law of accountability is the basis of the true belief in God." DEATH OF MRS. W. S. PRICE Mrs. Emma Feather Price, wife of William S. Price and step-mother of John W. Price, city manager, died on Monday morning at her home on South Olive street. She had been ill for some time. The funeral was held at the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Ralph W. Lee, of White Temple church, officiating, and burial was in Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. Price was 72 years of age, a native of Indiana, and had lived in Anaheim for 37 years. She had long been a member of the White Temple church. She is survived by Mr. Price, two sisters, Mrs. Julia Clabaugh of Anaheim, and Mrs. Dora Hilton, of Hillsboro, Ill., and a brother, Charles M. Fletcher, of Advance, Indiana. She is also survived by six step-children. Orange Co. Exhibit Shows Old Mission An artistic reproduction of the chapel and bell wall of the San Juan Capistrano mission attracts wide attention from the crowds that throng the horticultural pavilion at the California state fair, which closes September 12, to the exhibit of Orange county. W. H. Wright, deputy agricultural commissioner of Orange county, is in charge of the booth. Just as is the case with the old mission, through the gaps in the cement wall covering appear the adobe bricks, in the replica represented by luscious golden oranges. Blooming red roses trail over portions of the bell wall and the sides of the chapel. On the walls also appear the words "Orange County" in antique wrought iron. In the courtyard formed by the chapel and bell wall, there is a unique fountain of flowing honey, illuminated from behind. Around the base of the fountain is a row of stepping stones, formed of small odd-shaped boxes filled with nuts and grains. Around the building is a wall of stepping stone boxes containing other products. In the arches of the west side of the chapel is cleverly arranged a display of honey, beeswax and tomato juice. There is a box exhibit of deciduous fruits, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and vegetables, illustrating the farm and orchard products of Orange county. Growing nasturtiums in a coping wall around the booth sets off the exhibit. HIGHER GAS TAX FAVORED The Orange County Farm Bureau favors increasing the state gasoline tax a cent on the gallon, to replace the 40-cent road tax now levied, said Felton Browning, a member of the bureau at a meeting of the Anaheim Farm Center at the high school Tuesday night. He said that the farmers also favor a reduction in the number of roads constructed in Orange county. For the past 35 years a resident of Anaheim has taken an active interest of our city and Orange ing all those years I have water levels drop lower at the present time than foot above sea level that must be met or worse consequences. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 10, 1931 Cleaning Off Those Weeds By Albert T. Reid FEDERAL PROSECUTION Effort to Abolish Oil Pollution United Movement to Be Started at Long Beach on October 2 The time-worn subject of despoiling the beaches along the shores of southern California is up again, this time with some promise of something being done about it. A united effort to do away with the oil pollution evil will be made at Bixby park, Long Beach, on October 2, when Federal and naval authorities, county, city and port officials, representatives from all coastal communities from Santa Barbara to San Diego, will meet to discuss the subject. The Greatest Difficulty The great difficulty in obtaining convictions on violations of existing regulations will be made the basis of a powerful argument for more severe legislation and for heavier penalties. It is generally accepted that the tar-like pollution emanates from tankers in ballast cleaning tanks on approach to Los Angeles: Harbor, from pumping out of bldges on these ships, and from the dumping of oil refuse on the part of other vessels. Initiative in the forthcoming conference has been taken by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, on recommendation to its directorate by Dr. Fred B. Clarke, chairman of the chamber's health and sanitation committee. Special Invitations Special invitations to California’s two United States senators, a southern California representative, high-ranking O. R. Fuller’s Record In Transportation Pete Nicholas and O. R. Fuller will open a first-class livery stable in Fullerton the first of next month with a branch at the oil wells. The new firm will also conduct the Nicolas hotel property as a rooming house and may later embark in the hotel business. The young gentlemen have a wide circle of friends throughout this section who wish them success in their new enterprise.—Anaheim Gazette, Sept. 13, 1906 This item from the files of The Gazette only begins the record of O. R. Fuller, who, beginning with his livery, has "kept on the move," so to speak—from horses, to automobiles, and is now president of the Century Pacific Air Lines, with his headquarters in Los Angeles, and with branch offices from San Francisco to San Diego. His company uses the Stinson tri-motored ten-passenger airplanes, and competes with the railroads and the Pullman company by charging the same fare from San Francisco and way points to San Diego, but making several times the speed of a limited train on a railroad. Pete Nicholas, who embarked with Mr. Fuller in the livery 25 years ago, died a number of years ago, while Mr. Fuller's career has made the wide span from the horse to the airplane in transportation. Bushard Leads Associated Students Francis Bushard of Anaheim assumed his new position as president of Associated Students of the University of Southern California with the opening of freshman week, which started Tuesday on the Trojan campus. Anaheim Tax Rate Takes Drop to $1.15 City Councilmen Hack 10 Cents From the Rate of $1.25 of Last Year The Anaheim City Council at its meeting on Tuesday night set up a mark for other municipal bodies of California to measure up to, if they can. The city tax rate for Anaheim was set at $1.15, a 10 cent reduction from the $1.25 rate last year and the year before. Distribution of Rate The rate of $1.15 will give a total of $130,758.45 with which to meet municipal expenses. The new rate is distributed as follows: General fund, $4,968; library fund, $1.16; bond funds, $5,4032. Valuation, for the tax rate, was as follows, according to the Council: Real estate, $4,284,866, as compared with $4,308,910 for 1930; improvements, $5,966,925, as compared with $5,795,175 for last year, and personal, $1,467,605, as compared with $1,665,785 for the previous year, a total for 1931 of $11,719,395. The total assessed valuation for 1930 was $11,769,870. Three 10 cent reductions have been made in the tax rate by the present city administration, beginning with $1.45 a few years ago. Two Packing Houses Destroyed by Fire Two fruit packing houses at Highland, eight miles east of San Bernardino. An Open Letter to Voters of Anaheim Anaheim, Cal., Sept. 9, 1931 To the People of Anaheim: On September 29 the citizens of Anaheim will have the opportunity to settle a most vital question and the vote on that day will determine to a large degree what the future of our city as well as that of southern California will be. For the past 35 years I have been a resident of Anaheim and have always taken an active interest in the welfare of our city and Orange county. During all those years I have watched our water levels drop lower and lower until at the present time they are just a few feet above sea level. It is a situation that must be met or we will suffer the consequences. That there is an absolute need of water in this section of the country goes without saying. It is for this reason that I fail to see how any informed person can take the Metropolitan Water Bond vote on September 29 lightly, regardless of what their affiliations may be. Our future depends upon water and by voting the bonds at the coming election we will assure ourselves of sufficient water, at a most moderate cost, to protect our future for many years to come. The voting of these bonds, followed by the saving of our sewage water and control of flood waters, will mean that our water problems will have been solved. As chairman of the local publicity committee I am appealing to the laboring people, the business and professional men and the public in general to vote "yes" on September 29. I also wish to thank the other members of the publicity committee who have given their loyal assistance during the current campaign. Let's meet the situation squarely at this time while we have the opportunity. We should remember that a majority vote of the Metropolitan district is required to vote the bonds which will mean the building of the aqueduct. J. S. HOWARD, Chairman, Publicity Committee. HINTS FOR THE MUSEUM NANCY HART TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FOR WEEKEND READERS THE GAZETTE 198 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 49 Edward Yungbluth Catches 26-Pounder Edward Yungbluth has placed us under obligations to him for a generous donation of fine yellowtail, which he caught while fishing with his father and a party of friends on Monday 20 miles on Newport. The fish weighed 26 pounds and put up a game fight before being landed on deck. He also caught a number of other fish, and the party's catch for the day was very good. This fish was the finest we have ever eaten and we desire to thank our young friend for his donation. New Law Liberal to Auto Tourist Vehicle Act Has Been Expanded Materially for Out-of-State Visitors (Correspondence to The Gazette) Sacramento—California's already extremely liberal policies toward the out-of-state motorists have been broadened and expanded materially since the new motor vehicle act became effective August 14. Frank G. Snook, chief of the division of motor vehicles, so announced today, pointing out that the new law in many Tunnel Plans Are Ready for Work Construction Will Begin Soon as Aqueduct Bonds Are Available Plans for the San Jacinto tunnel, the biggest single job in building the Colorado river aqueduct, are so far advanced that it will be possible to begin construction immediately upon passage of the $220,000,000 bond issue by cities of the Metropolitan water district of southern California, it is announced by Chief Engineer Frank E. Weymouth, head of the inspection party composed of members of the district's engineering staff who are now making a detailed examination of the aqueduct route along the line of its longest tunnel. Intricate Problems Solved Intricate geological and engineering problems of the 13-mile tunnel which will carry daily a billion gallons of Colorado river water under Mt. San Jacinto have been successfully solved, according to Mr. Weymouth, who pointed out that because of its size and the time required for completion, it will be the first point of attack. Water from the Colorado river will pass through the aqueduct across desert wastelands to the base of Mt. San Jacinto on the east, in the vicinity of Cabazon, where it will enter the east portal of the tunnel at an elevation of 1549 feet. State Visitors (Correspondence to The Gazette) Sacramento.—California's already extremely liberal policies toward the out-of-state motorists have been broadened and expanded materially since the new motor vehicle act became effective August 14. Frank G. Snook, chief of the division of motor vehicles, so announced today, pointing out that the new law, in many instances, practically doubles the time the non-resident may drive in this state without paying for a California license. Old Law and New Under the old law drivers of out-of-state cars could operate for a period of six months in California without taking out a license if such six months' period did not extend beyond the end of the calendar year. The new law changes this by permitting the out-of-state driver to operate his car as long as the plates he is displaying are good in the state from whence he came. Thus a motorist arriving here in January from New York with plates issued to him in his home state for that year will be able to operate in California until the following January without getting new plates. This privilege is extended to all who obtain a visitor's permit within five days after arrival. This amendment when before the legislature had the backing of the division because its result will be to encourage more tourists to come to California. Benefit to Truckmen Under the old law, the owner of out-of-state vehicle used for commercial purposes was required to obtain a California license immediately. This is changed under the new law to permit him to take out short term licenses for 30, 60, or 90 days by paying a proportionate part of the regular annual fee. This change will be of decided benefit to the owner of a truck or other commercial vehicle who enters the state for short periods. Registration certificates issued to the owner of the out-of-state car must be of a distinctive color and different from the colors issued for California cars under the new law. The new colors for such cars are blue for certificates of registration and golden rod for certificates of ownership. They will be issued upon each license renewal for the life of the car. Visitors Up to July 1 Business conditions apparently are having little or no effect on California's annual "tourist crop" this season. Records of the division show visitors permits had been issued for 39,353 out-of-state cars up to July 1 for this year. The division estimates each car brought an average of three persons to the state. Intricate geological and engineering problems of the 13-mile tunnel which will carry daily a billion gallons of Colorado river water under Mt. San Jacinto have been successfully solved, according to Mr. Weymouth, who pointed out that because of its size and the time required for completion, it will be the first point of attack. Water from the Colorado river will pass through the aqueduct across desert wastelands to the base of Mt. San Jacinto on the east, in the vicinity of Cabazon, where it will enter the east portal of the tunnel at an elevation of 1549 feet. Flows Under Mountain From there the water will disappear under the mountain and will follow the perfectly straight line of the tunnel for a distance of 13 miles, when it will emerge at the west portal about two miles from the town of San Jacinto, arriving shortly afterward at Cajalco reservoir. The aqueduct bond issue of $220,000,000 makes full provision for the construction of all necessary pipe lines and canals for the distribution of the water from this point to member-cities of the Metropolitan water district, said Mr. Weymouth, for the engineering costs were prepared to include the entire construction of the complete aqueduct project. Neck and Neck Race From the time work is begun until water is actually turned into the aqueduct and sent on its way to homes and facilities in cities of the district, it will sink and-neck race with the water shortage problem in southern California, in the belief of Thaddeus Merriman of New York, member of the board of engineering review and one of the designers of the famous Catskill aqueduct which supplies metropolitan New York with water. Interviewed during the inspection party's tour of the San Jacinto tunnel line, Mr. Merriman urged speedy passage of the bond issue and an immediate start on construction. A Needless Risk "Water charts for the coastal plain during the last thirty years have shown steadily dropping water levels which threaten to become dangerously acute before southern California can obtain additional water," said Mr. Merriman. "This situation faces people in the Metropolitan water district despite the fact that a number of so-called 'wet cycles' have occurred during that period. Any delay now in bringing water from your last available source, the Colorado river, is running needless risk in protecting the five billions of dollars of wealth which this astounding region and its energetic people have developed in the last few decades." Water Carnival to Be Held by Scouts The Orange county Boy Scouts will Homes Built by Fire houses at Highland of San Bernarrold morning swept from a mass of ruins, animated at $150,000. Owned by Clegel the other by the Association. The destroyed considerately made such rapid fighters could not operator cars on the destroyed and for electric station and Fruit Grower threatened. Four citrus associates within a year with $500,000. At the fire of last by pyromanacied by insurance. Imm the local publicity dealing to the labor-iness and profes-sublic in general to September 29. I also other members of tree who have given distance during the situation squarely at have the opportunenember that a metropolitan district the bonds which will of the aqueduct. J. S. HOWARD. Publicity Committee. Visitors Up to July 1 Business conditions apparently are having little or no effect on California's annual "tourist crop" this season. Records of the division show visitors' permits had been issued for $39,353 out-of-state cars up to July 1 for this year. The division estimates each car brought an average of three persons to the state. Homing Pigeons Shot by Hunters Be sure that your intended dove is not a homing pigeon! A letter received by the state division of fish and game from W. E. Mabey. Berkeley, says that homing pigeons are being shot and mutilated during training and racing by hunters. The letter further states that "during the 1930 young bird series, there were some valuable birds that came home, flying distances ranging up to 500 miles with their wings and breasts pierced with shot." Some of these birds are valued at more than $100, pigeon officials declare, and their worth as messengers in times of war or other emergencies is immeasurable. This is the time of year when many shotgun hunters are in the field, according to division officials. Doves can be easily distinguished from pigeons by their general appearance. They have longer tails than pigeons, are smaller in body, have sharper features and, in most cases, a more bluish appearance. The flight of both birds is swift. Pigeon club members are also very active in the field at this time of year, and they have requested that sportsmen assist in the protection of their trained birds. HARRY HORN ELECTED At a meeting of the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association, at a Pickwick hotel luncheon yesterday, Harry Horn was elected president and F. A. Yungbluth was chosen as vice-president. Water Carnival to Be Held by Scouts The Orange county Boy Scouts will open their autumn program with a water carnival on the afternoon of September 26 at Newport Bay, the swimming coaches of the county to act as judges. The carnival will open at 1:30 with a "Scout bathing beauty" contest, for comic results, with prizes awarded for the funniest suits. The king of the carnival will be selected from among the entries. Company K Sups With F. A. Yungbluth Company K, Anaheim's unit in the California National Guard, was entertained at a barbecue supper by Frederick A. Yungbluth at the City park Tuesday evening. Fifty men were present and regular drill followed the supper. Special guests who attended were; Maj. A. H. Bailey of Pasadena, regular army inspector; Maj. Donald L. Winans, commander of the Third battalion; Capt. Dean Love, commander of Company K; Capt. Ray Smith and Lieut. Vernon A. Heckart of Santa Ana. GOES TO MAYO CLINIC F. T. West, resident manager for the Stevens-Van Engelen company, and Mrs. West boarded the train last Sunday evening for a trip to Rochester, Minnesota, where Mr. West was this week scheduled to go to the Mayo clinic for a major operation. In the absence of Manager West, Buyer C. A. West of Ogden, Utah, a brother of the local official, is in charge of the store. He and Mrs. West expect to remain until their brother returns from the hospital.