anaheim-gazette 1931-09-17

Women in Favor of Bond Issue Show Their Interest at Meeting Held for Them Monday Night That the women of Anaheim are keenly interested in the water situation in Orange county and that they are heartily in favor of the $220,000,000 bond issue with which the build the Colorado river aqueduct, was evident at a public meeting at the City hall Monday night. It was a meeting especially for women of the city, sponsored by the Citizen's Committee on Information and there was marked attention given the speakers. Speakers on Program Committee Chairman Leo J. Sheridan introduced Mrs. E. E. Smith, who presided. Miss Olga Peltzer, president of the Young Ladies Institute, spoke on "Do We Need Water in Southern California and Orange County?" Miss Ruth Taunton, of the Business and Professional Women's Club, discussed the magnitude of the Hoover Dam and aqueduct projects. Mrs. Robert Hainlin, president of the Ebell club, reviewed the history of the aqueduct and also spoke on dwindling water supplies and rainfalls which the aqueduct is to overcome. Women Urged to Vote Miss E. Kate Rae spoke on "Geology of the Drain and Its Cost." Mrs. C. W. Hirgison, president of the American Le Phil Swing Will Talk on Bond Issue One of the most important public meetings in the interests of the Metropolitan Water aqueduct will be that of next Wednesday evening, September 23, at the outdoor theater of the City park. The speaker will be Congressman Phil D. Swing, a well-informed authority on the aqueduct project. This will be one of the last meetings of the kind held before voters express themselves on the $220,000,000 aqueduct bond issue, the election on which is to be held on September 29, and it is expected that Mr. Swing's audience will be made up of citizens of Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana, who are to vote on the bond issue. Leo J. Sheridan, chairman of the Anaheim Citizens' Committee, has appointed the following who will have charge of arrangements for Mr. Swing's meeting: Judge J. F. Howard, J. H. Whitaker, George W. Reed, Charles Pearson, L. H. Loudon, Mayor Miller, Joseph C. Ellott, Mrs. E. E. Smith and Miss E. Kate Lee. Schools Are Open; Summer Fun Ends Anaheim High and Grammar Grades Begin With Total Enrollment of 3000 of the Young Ladies' Institute, spoke on "Do We Need Water in Southern California and Orange County?" Miss Ruth Taunton, of the Business and Professional Women's Club, discussed the magnitude of the Hoover Dam and aqueduct projects. Mrs. Robert Hainlin, president of the Ebell club, reviewed the history of the aqueduct and also spoke on dwindling water supplies and rainfalls which the aqueduct is to overcome. Women Urged to Vote Miss E. Kate Rae spoke on "Geology of the Dawn and Its Cost." Mrs. C. W. Steniger, president of the American Legion auxiliary, spoke on the quality of the Colorado river water as it will be delivered to Anaheim by the aqueduct. Mrs. C. A. Sisson, president of the Parent-Teachers' association, urged the women, as well as the men, to vote in favor of the bonds on September 29. The only man on the program was Judge J. S. Howard, chairman of the publicity committee, who predicted that the bond election would be three to one in favor of the issue. W. C. T. U. Opposes the Stand of Legion The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Orange county, in session for two days at Santa Ana last week, raised its voice against a resolution adopted by the American Legion in its recent state session at Long Beach. The Legion favored modification of the Eighteenth amendment. The county organization elected Mrs. Cora Hale of Fullerton as president, promoting her from the vice-presidency. Mrs. Estelle Harper of Garden Grove was elected vice-president; Mrs. Elizabeth Warren of Anaheim, recording secretary; Mrs. Sarah Brown of Tustin, corresponding secretary. Mrs. J. H. Daugherty, president of the Anaheim W. C. T. U., was one of the speakers on the convention program, and she discussed the constructive work the Union is doing in this community, both preventive and curative. The Anaheim Union has sent clothing to the Francis Willard home in Los Angeles, she said, and fruit and clothing have been sent to the home for deserted women which the Union conducts at Eagle Rock. The Placentia W. C. T. U. has also adopted resolutions in protest against the action by the Legion convention. Gas War Flares Up in Anaheim Sector The gasoline war may be over along the general California front; but it has flared up again in the Anaheim sector, and consumers are finding it cheaper to keep the old bus in motion than it is to let it deteriorate in the garage or back yard. "Cut rate" filling stations in Anaheim are posting new price signs, ranges be- Gas War Flares Up in Anaheim Sector The gasoline war may be over along the general California front; but it has flared up again in the Anaheim sector, and consumers are finding it cheaper to keep the old bus in motion than it is to let it deteriorate in the garage or back yard. "Cut rate" filling stations in Anaheim are posting new price signs, ranges being from 9½ cents a gallon to 8 gallons for a dollar for the so-called "bootleg" varieties. But the major stations are holding standard brands up to the regulation 16 cents. A number of group meetings have been held by some dealers in gasoline and oil products in an attempt to mark gas prices at standard figures, but these efforts have been in vain, for some of the rate cutters decline to abide by the agreements of the major dealers. Anaheim Legion Holds Election After a vigorous campaign for every office, the Anaheim American Legion post elected officers Tuesday night, as follows: Commander, Ed Campbell, who succeeds Richard E. Elliott; vice-presidents, H. D. Akerman and C. W. Johnson; adjutant, H. O. Wharton; chaplain, Sam King; sergeant-at-arms, J. D. Wilcox; treasurer, H. Glenn Merrill. These officers, with W. P. Webb, Jack Hebson, Ray Van Wagoner and K. B. Itigby, make up the executive committee. Delegates to the county council: Earl Fulfer, J. H. Heffron, Charles Steninger and R. E. Elliott. The officers will be installed at the first October meeting of the post. SWIMMING CLASSES CLOSE The swimming classes which have been conducted at the City park plunge by Miss Mildred Staples have closed for the season. Awards were made last Saturday to 165 pupils. There were 632 pupils during the season, 212 of them being adults. The plunge is now open daily in the afternoon. Recognition Won by Dr. Newkirk Election to a membership in the American College of Surgeons is a merited distinction which has come to Dr. H. D. Newkirk of the Johnston-Wickett clinic of Anaheim. He has been notified of his election and on October 7 will leave for New York to receive his certificate. The award came to Dr. Newkirk because of his successful surgical work extending over many years. This is the second membership in the American College of Surgeons which has been bestowed upon a member of the Johnston-Wickett staff, a certificate having been awarded to Dr. H. A. Johnston last year. SHERIFF LOSES SUIT Nevil Hopson, an Anaheim oil worker, was awarded $500 damages against Sheriff Logan Jackson and two of his deputies, A. L. Eells and L. H. Nicholson, in a Superior Court jury trial on Monday. Hopson sued for $15,000 because of his arrest last March on a charge of misbehavior toward small Mexican girls of Westminster school. He was later acquitted of the charge. Two dinners and held by the local lodge at the Anaheim hall which lodges of Dr. participate at Westminster, are on the roster O. F. members. The first dinner was meeting Tuesday evening Grand C. A. Meyers meeting. It will be held at 6:30 o'clock of dancing and enting. Fred Mitchell, Roy Pollock are in meetings. The second dinner a result of Judge Harold Bircher's visit from the subordinate with the committees lodges at Westminster. Anaheim Boat Dine The bankers of A.guets, dined and park, Monday night began Kenneth dent of the local grocers to enroll next to the A.I.B.courses at Santa Ana junli day and Thursday urges that bankers press" from the Arthur M. Bradley in the class in nego AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, September 17, 1931 The Vacation Casualty List By Albert T. Reid Roll Call. Dickie Hall Broken Arm Freddie McTygger Fell off the roof Charley Sessions Was in a fight Jakoy Mohler Sunburned back Artie Carruthers Sung by hornets Jommy McNeal But in prison any Charley Mitchell Run over by auto Frankie Yuggel Gotten by a dog. Market Outlook for Walnut Crop Field Manager Christie Gives Reasons for Difficult Problems to Be Solved The 1931 walnut crop and market outlook was submitted to a large group of walnut growers last Saturday at the growers' field day by A. W. Cristle, field manager for the California Walnut Growers' Association. Reasons for Difficulties Mr. Christle said 1931 season will be a difficult one for marketing walnuts because of consumer buying power being lower; there will be a larger crop to sell this year; hot weather has reduced quality of nuts, and large foreign crops will be offered. However, he pointed out, the California grower has these advantages: the confidence of dealers throughout the nation, built up through effective standardization of quality; the tariff of 6 cents on unshelled and 15 cents per pound on shelled nuts will help neutralize the advantage of cheap prices on foreign nuts; extensive advertising campaign by the association; an efficient marketing and distributing organization with a membership of 6,800 walnut growers controlling 90 percent of the California crop. Italian Walnuts 10c a Pound He reported that No. 1 Serrento Italian walnuts were being offered for 10 cents per pound delivered to New York. Pacans, filiberts and Brazil nuts are offered at lower than 1930 prices. 2570 Cars of Oranges Shipped by Packers With one pool closed and two to four more to be formed, the Anaheim orange packing houses have for the first half of the packing season had gross receipts of about $818,000. Most of the plants have closed one pool and have from two to four in contemplation before the season closes in November. The Anaheim Orange and Lemon Association has shipped 450 cars of oranges and expects to ship 300 more. The association has paid out $285,00 on the first pool. The Anaheim Community Growers has shipped 370 cars, and expects to ship a total of 500 for the season. Returns from the first pool brought in $200,000. This plant has employed 125 people at packing and picking. The Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association shipped its 600th car on Wednesday and is now at work on its third pool. The first pool averaged $1.05 a box on 113,000 boxes. The association employs 225 workers. The Anaheim Cooperative Association has shipped 700 cars and expects to ship 100 more. Receipts from the first pool are $134,000. About 300 workers are employed. The Olive Fruit Association has shipped 450 cars, and has about 20 cars yet to load. The association has about 300 people on its payrolls. POSTAL MEN'S PICNIC Employees of the Anaheim postoffice and their families held their annual picnic at the City park last night, with former employees as special guests. The feature was a ball game between the city carriers, and the indoor employees. The committee in charge was made up of Frank Monteyogl, Ernest Glick, Dan Collins and D. R. Deering. $3,000 Campaign for Salvation Army Movement Begins for Funds for Anaheim Home Service Activities A financial campaign with $3,000 as its goal has been started for the Home Service activities of the local Salvation Army, the movement being under the leadership of Louis H. Hoskins as chairman, and William A. Dolan, of the Anaheim First National Bank, as treasurer. Depends on Public The Home Service work of the Army, says Mr. Hoskins, can only be carried on by public subscriptions as it has no other financial support. The Salvation Army, he said, has cared for thousands of men, women and children during the past year, and the well-to-do people should deem it a privilege to participate in the worthy cause by subscribing to the fund. The Anaheim unit of the Army has in the last year given relief to 85 families, to 403 individuals; has provided 60 meals to the hungry, provided beds for 11, relieved 65 transients, gave Christmas toys to 75 Anaheim children. Local Advisory Board The Anaheim advisory board of the Army is made up of O. H. Renner, chairman; W. A. Dolan, treasurer; William Faulkenstein, P. H. Krick, Frederick A. Yungbluth, Charles Mann, Henry Adams, A. W. Franzen. The Orange Belt division of the Army in the last year has provided 280,181 meals, 66,970 beds, employment for Odd Fellows Will Give Two Dinners Two dinners and dances, one to be held by the local lodge September 29 at the Anaheim hall, and another in which lodges of District No. 69 will participate at Westminster in November, are on the roster of Anaheim I. O. O. F. members. The first dinner was arranged at the meeting Tuesday evening when Noble Grand C. A. Meyers conducted the local meeting. It will be a potluck affair to be held at 6:30 o'clock, with an evening of dancing and entertainment following. Fred Mitchell, Harold Bircher and Roy Pollock are in charge of arrangements. The second dinner was scheduled as a result of Judge J. S. Howard and Harold Bircher's visit as a committee from the subordinate lodge of Anaheim with the committees of District No. 69 lodges at Westminster September 9. Anaheim Bankers Dine and Dance The bankers of Anaheim, with many guests, dined and danced at Irvine park, Monday night. Before the dance began Kenneth F. Goodale, president of the local group, urged the members to enroll next Monday evening for the A. I. B. courses, classes to be held at Santa Ana junior college on Monday and Thursday evenings. He also urges that bankers delete the word "depression" from their minds. Arthur M. Bradley is to be instructor in the class in negotiable instruments. Mary Roberts Rinehart leads all American women as a writer of popular novels. MARY ROBERTS RINEHART has written her Best Mystery Story in "SIGHT UNSEEN" which will for several weeks appear as a serial in THE GAZETTE Beginning October 1 You will not want to miss a single installment of this full-length novel, written by America's highest paid woman author. Valencia Club Opens Its Autumn Season The Valencia Club is one of the first social organizations to open its autumn season, marking the occasion with a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Henry Schneider on South Helena street. Following the luncheon, 500 was played, the prizes going to Mrs. J. A. Warner, Miss Elizabeth Arnold and Miss Kate Arnold. The club has been invited to hold its next meeting at the Beverly Hills home of Mrs. Warner on October 1. ST. AGNES GUILD AFFAIRS The St. Agnes Guild of St. Michael's church is planning two affairs with which to open its autumn activities, according to announcement by Miss Grace Jackson, press chairman. The first event will be a reception on Thursday of next week and the other a benefit bridge on the evening of October 7. Both will be held at the parish house. The Guild held its first meeting last Friday evening, which was followed by a covered dish dinner. COTERIE CLUB LUNCHEON Mrs. Lady Shaffer was hostess to the Coterie Club at a 1 o'clock lunch last Thursday, when Mrs. Frank Mauer was special guest. The prizes for 500 were awarded to Mrs. Clara Heyling, Mrs. William Lake and Mrs. E. Schneider. The club will meet with Mrs. Henry Schneider on October 8. H. H. Benjamin Lands Swordfish Keeping a close eye on financial sharks was mere training last week for Manager H. H. Benjamin of the Anaheim branch, Bank of America, who went out Saturday and brought to gaff a 100-pound marlin swordfish, the second he has landed this season. The Anaheim banker and his companion, Gilbert Kraemer of Placentia, battled from the deck of Captain McNally's fishing boat Dandy for the swordfish. Bringing back the prize of the sea, the fisherman placed it in care of Billy Knott's ice and sent numerous friends down for steaks. By Tuesday morning nothing remained but the sword. The first fish caught by Banker Benjamin weighed 170 pounds, which brought compliments from a score of envious friends. Fishermen of southern California followed in the local harbor's path Sunday when they landed a total of 45 marlin swordfish, 29 being brought to gaff at Santa Catalina Island, and 16 at Balboa—the biggest day's catch so far this season. First Inspection of School Busses School Safety Officer Will Keep an Eye on Vehicles and Drivers, He Says Forecast of U.S. Citrus Production Total Supply Promises to Be Lighter, Says California Growers' Exchange The total United States citrus supply during the coming season is 32 promises to be somewhat lighter than that of the present season if early estimates of California and Florida citrus production for the coming season prove correct, according to Paul S. Armstrong, general manager of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange. Shipments from Florida Estimates received from Florida by the Exchange indicate that citrus shipments during 1931-32 will be approximately five million boxes less than shipped during the past record season. "If this estimate is accurate," stated Mr. Armstrong, "there will be approximately 25 million boxes of oranges and grapefruit shipped from Florida during the coming year." Citrus experts agree, however, that it is too early for an accurate Florida estimate. Combined citrus shipments from both California and Florida during the 1930-31 season were the heaviest in the history of these two states. Florida officials estimate the past season's shipments at approximately 30 million boxes, while California shipments of oranges, grapefruit and lemons will probably exceed 90,000 carloads, or 40 million First Inspection of School Busses School Safety Officer Will Keep an Eye on Vehicles and Drivers, He Says George Peterkin, school safety officer for Orange county, has given the school bushes what he says is only the first inspection of the coming school year, and as a result of his scrutiny says the inspection will be regularly maintained. What he has already learned, he said, conditions warrant constant supervision, and regulations of bushes and drivers will be given close attention. Overloading Not Permitted Speed limits of 25 miles an hour on vehicles with two-wheel brakes and 30 miles an hour for four-wheel brakes were recommended. Strict supervision of drivers will be maintained and overloading will not be permitted. In one instance, Peterkin said, a driver admitted he had been crowding 78 children into a bus built for 35. The motoring public is also warned that the state law requires a stop where school bushes are loading or unloading with the driver permitted to pass at 10 miles an hour after halting. Must Stop at Crossings The law requiring motorists to stop at school crossings, whether marked as such or not, if children are crossing, and to maintain a speed of not more than 15 miles an hour past school zones, will also be strictly enforced, Peterkin said. California Facts Compiled by Bank The analysis and research department of the Bank of America has compiled a number of facts on the economic history and position of California, and these facts have been collected in bullet form and sent to all of the branches in the bank's system, under the heading, "Confidence in California." 262,816 Wage Earners The bulletin shows that California and Pennsylvania are the only two states in the union that contain two cities of over 600,000 population each. There are 10,066 industrial establishments in California and the number of industrial wage earners averages 262,316. The importance of banks in the development of business, agriculture and industry is shown in the statement that about nine-tenths of all business pay Mr. Armstrong, "there will be approximately 25 million boxes of oranges and grapefruit shipped from Florida during the coming year." Citrus experts agree, however, that it is too early for an accurate Florida estimate. Combined citrus shipments from both California and Florida during the 1930-31 season were the heaviest in the history of these two states. Florida officials estimate the past season's shipments at approximately 30 million boxes, while California shipments of oranges, grapefruit and lemons will probably exceed 90,000 carloads, or 40 million boxes, by the end of the present California citrus season in November. Estimates on California Preliminary estimates by the California Fruit Growers' Exchange of the California orange crop for 1931-32 indicate a larger state-wide production than might be anticipated following the present season's record crop and indications are that sizes will be larger. California and Arizona grapefruit production will probably show an increase over the present season's shipments, while lemon production is estimated at approximately this year's figures. Texas citrus production has shown a tremendous increase during the past few years and estimates from citrus experts of that state indicate that the coming season's crop of oranges and grapefruit will top all former records. Severe Test for Marketing The present season has been a severe test of California cooperative marketing principles," stated Mr. Armstrong, "and it has only been through controlled, regulated shipments that this industry has been able to successfully cope with this season's citrus crop which promises to exceed all former records. United States citrus production has increased tremendously during the past five years and promises to continue to do so. Only through cooperative marketing through one organization strong enough to control shipments will these problems be successfully met." California Is Still Producer of Gold (Correspondence to The Gazette) Sacramento—California is not producing gold in amounts equal to those of some of the "rush" years some 80 years ago, but still it is yielding the yellow metal in good volume, figures given out by the State Department of Natural Resources showing that the value of gold taken out of California mines in 1930 amounted to $9,451,162, compared to $8,526,703 the year before. The increase in gold, says Walter W. Bradley, state mineralogist, was due to increased activity at the lode mines, the placer mines output showing a decrease, charged entirely to the dredges. 51 Different Minerals Club Opens Autumn Season Bulld is one of the first to open its autumn occasion with a home of Mrs. Henry Helena street. Folloum, 500 was played, Mrs. J. A. Warner, Arnold and Miss Kate are invited to hold its Beverly Hills home on October 1. BUILD AFFAIRS Bulld of St. Michael's two affairs with autumn activities, agreement by Miss Grace Marshall. The first reception on Thursday the other a benefit evening of October 7 at the parish house. Its first meeting last which was followed byinner. PICNIC FOR MINNESOTANS The Minnesotans are among the most loyal to the memory of the old home state and their picnic reunions are jolly affairs. The next will be held in Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, all day Saturday, September 26. There will be county registers and headquarters, silk souvenir badges, coffee and a popular program of songs and addresses. ORANGE SHOW PREMIUMS Premium winners at the June Orange Show are now being paid by C. W. Heid, manager of the exposition, a check for $10,000 having been received from the state treasury, the sum being an allotment for the local agricultural district.