anaheim-gazette 1931-12-10

Mary Marshall's "Very Latest" ONE OF GAZETTE'S BEST FEATURES FOR WOMEN WHO SEW FOR SELVES THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXII Walnut Growers Believe in Santa They and Avocado Men Get Association Checks in Payment for 1931 Crops Members of the Anaheim Walnut Growers' Association not only believe in Santa Claus, but also that Walter Ross, manager of the local packing house, is "it." The reason is, when the walnut men opened their mall over the week-end they found there in checks totaling $45,000, representing payment for the walnut crop this year. Mr. Ross had already played the role of Santa to the members, having sent them a partial payment on the crop. He expects to be still more generous by making payments totaling $12,000 to $15,000 for culls, making the total for the crop around $50,000. Good Year Under Circumstances Under prevailing conditions, Manager Ross thinks the walnut men have had a good year. The quality of the nuts was the poorest in the history of the Anaheim packing plant and difficulties encountered in grading were such that the state regulations could only be met. Tested nuts averaged from 73 to 80 percent, while nuts must crack 80 out of every 100 to conform to state regulations. Inside mould, worms and burnt meats were some of the deficiencies found. But Christmas is coming, so Hunters Missed a Wild Goose Dinner With a tale of how hunters, who didn't have a ghost of a chance to kill a flock of geese that was heading straight for the local party, shot either out of sheer desperation or with malice aforethough, four nimrods returned to Anaheim Sunday evening, tired and resolved not to hunt again in territory where gun carriers are thicker than whiskers in Russia. Claude Weadon, Clarence Emery, Lloyd B. Ferrell and Carl Lindsay are the men who missed their golden opportunity for a wild goose dinner when shots from afar caused the low-flying flock to veer out of range. That was about the only opportunity the local party had to come back with something to show for an all night trip to the Salton Sea. The men left Anaheim at 10:30 Saturday morning and returned Sunday night. Christian Endeavor Training Institute 225 Delegates From Four Counties Attend Two Days Meeting in Anaheim Homes of Anaheim and Placentia opened their hospitable doors to the 225 delegates from over Orange, San Good Year Under Circumstances Under prevailing conditions, Manager Ross thinks the walnut men have had a good year. The quality of the nuts was the poorest in the history of the Anaheim packing plant and difficulties encountered in grading were such that the state regulations could only be met. Tested nuts averaged from 73 to 80 percent, while nuts must crack 80 out of every 100 to conform to state regulations. Inside mould, worms and burnt meats were some of the deficiencies found. But Christmas is coming, so nuts are selling better than was expected. Money for Avocado Men The avocado growers believe they have a Santa Claus in C. H. Young, treasurer of the Calavo Growers of California, for he has sent them $86-045 as extra dividends for this season, in addition to pool payments and revolving fund credits. The final payment, amounting to $34,162 was sent at the week-end to 816 growers, many of them in the Anaheim district. This "extra" dividend, of the Calavo unit will total about $1,10 per box additional to the monthly pool payment and the revolving fund credit. A total of 78,625 field boxes of calavos and less distinctive California avocado variety types were produced in the 1931 season for this dividend. The production is 526 percent of that of the preceding season. Avocados for Christmas Paris, London and other European capitals, as well as most of the United States and Canada, will be serving calavos in tasty and smart salads for the first time this Christmas, due to the extensive calavo marketing program and due to the low prices prevailing. These prices however, will be double or treble those that Floridan and Cuban growers generally will receive, it is believed, based on eastern sale price comparisons. The locally grown fruit is achieving remarkable success throughout the country, reports indicate. Reduction in Pay for Espee Employees Employees over the entire system of the Southern Pacific railroad are to have a cut of ten percent in their pay on January 1. It is announced from the general offices. The reduction applies to all employees, including officers, except those who are covered by special contracts, group wage agreements, or governed by the federal railway act. The company officials said that negotiations are pending with labor unions to meet the new wage scale. The Southern Pacific is third of the large systems to meet dwindling incomes by lowering the pay of employees, the other two being the Chicago & Northwestern and the Great Northern. Training Institute 225 Delegates From Four Counties Attend Two Days Meeting in Anaheim Homes of Anaheim and Placentia opened their hospitable doors to the 225 delegates from over Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties who came to Anaheim to attend the training institute of the Christian Endeavor Union, which met at the Presbyterian church on Saturday and Sunday. Leaders of Conferences Following the general assembly on Saturday afternoon, numerous departmental conferences were held. The leaders of the conferences were: Dr. Paul C. Brown, Pacific Coast secretary; International Society of Christian Endeavor; Howard L. Brown, state general secretary; Mrs. Reba Richman, state lookout superintendent; Miss Lela Holland, state prayer meeting superintendent; Miss Ada May Visick, intermediate superintendent; Miss Mary G. Brown, state junior superintendent; Miss Hazel Hill, state tenth legion superintendent; Miss Anna Shields, state introduction superintendent; Mrs. Howard L. Brown, state life work recruit superintendent and Roy C. Creighon, county field secretary. Fellowship Banquet. A fellowship banquet was the feature of Saturday evening with Howard Brown as toastmaster. The speakers were Glen D. Wight, superintendent of the Corona public schools, who spoke on "Trained Leaders," and Dr. Brown, who spoke on "Principles of Leadership." There was a breakfast session on Sunday morning, when Roy Creighton spoke on "Devotional Life." Following his address, there was a meeting of life work recruits and members of the state executive committee, while the other delegates attended Sunday school and church services. Sunday Afternoon Speakers On the afternoon program were a number of speakers who discussed various phases of Christian Endeavor activities, the list of speakers including Mrs. Reba Richmond, Miss Lela Holland, the Rev. Paul Younger and the Rev. E. Burgl. The visitors were unstinted in their enthusiasm over the success of the institute and the inspiration derived from the addresses, as well as for the hospitality with which they were received in the homes where they were entertained. The listing of homes that were opened to the visitors and the assignment of the guests was very succinct. Football Run County Ta 989 Payers Cause Junctions to Avoid Pardy Paym A rush akin to that of Dame football game, buys participants, marks for paying taxes to Lamb, last Saturday day for taxpaying, as day without a penalty, ones made an unprece Mr. Lamb's office, payin 000. There were few most of the taxes being over the county. Mail Man Wa In addition to the ruddy ones, the mail man office loaded with envelopes bank checks. By time for the office form and it will be some lector Lamb can estimate delinquents and thw owe the county. Many of those who mentions by mail jingle telephone during the their checks had arrive this only piled up the office force, who could inquirers by phone. It is evident that this will be of generous early last week only of 61,000 tax bills hauled "Y" to Hold Its Annual Election The Anaheim Y. M. C. A. will hold its annual dinner meeting at Calvary Baptist church tonight, one purpose being to thank subscribers to the campaign fund that is to be used for the coming year's activities. F. N. Gibbs, president of the board of directors will preside and members of the board and officers will be elected. The dinner speaker will be Robert Wayne Burns, of Los Angeles, whose subject will be "Boys," he having had years of experience working with boys. The effort to obtain subscriptions still continues, but the canvassers were endeavoring to close up their work today so that a final report may be made tonight. Orange Show Marks Washington's Birth February 18 to 28 is the time definitely set for holding the National Orange show at San Bernardino next year, and enough pledges of support have already been received to "put over" the exposition, says Manager Royal H. Mack. It will be the 22d season for the exposition. Since next year marks the 200th anniversary of George Washington, the bi-centennial of the Father of His Country will be the chief motif of the orange show. Washington's birthday on Feb. 22 also comes within the period the orange exposition will be on. The show, said Mr. Mack, will be the first exposition on national scope to feature the Washington bi-centennial. Huntington Beach Gets Sea Frontage Public ownership of a fine stretch of ocean frontage at Huntington Beach is now assured, a title suit to the property having been settled in favor of the Huntington Beach municipality. The frontage is 3750 feet in length and 300 feet wide, extending from Main street to the city limits on the east. Huntington Beach agreed two years ago to buy the strip from the Standard Oil Co. and the Huntington Beach Co. for $250,000, but the deal failed at that time because of numerous reservations the owners stipulated. Under the terms of the recent settlement, the city comes into possession of the frontage without cost, the Standard Oil Co. holding the mineral rights to about one-half the strip without right of entry. The settlement concludes a controversy which began about six years ago. It is expected that Huntington Beach city officials will without undue delay improve the beach for recreational purposes. DINNER FOR NEW CITIZENS The 18 new members of the naturalization class of the high school will be guests at a new citizen's dinner at the high school cafeteria, tomorrow night. Mrs. Alice Bate Hansen, director of the class, invites the public to attend. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 10, 1931 When a Dollar Goes Farthest By Albert T. Reid WHERE DUTY CALLS RED CROSS CHEST Uncle Sam - HAVE WE MISSED ANYONE? YOU Football Rush at County Tax Office 989 Payers Cause Jam in Collections to Avoid Penalty for Tardy Payments A rush akin to that of a Trojan-Notre Dame football game, but with 989 players participating, marked the last day for paying taxes to Collector John Lamb, last Saturday. It was a record day for taxpaying, as well as the last day without a penalty, and the belated ones made an unprecedented rush on Mr. Lamb's office, paying in over $200,000. There were few large payments, most of the taxes being due on homes over the county. Mall Man Was Busy In addition to the rush made by the tardy ones, the mall man arrived at the office loaded with envelopes which contained bank checks. But there was no time for the office force to open mail, and it will be some days before Collector Lamb can estimate the number of delinquents and the amounts they owe the county. Many of those who sent their payments by mail jingled the collector's telephone during the day to learn if their checks had arrived in time, and this only piled up the troubles of the office force, who could not enlighten the inquirers by phone. It is evident that the delinquent list will be of generous proportions, for early last week only about 14,000 out of 61,000 tax bills had been paid. Walton League to Complete Organization The new Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton League is to hold a meeting on Wednesday night of next week, to complete its organization by electing officers and naming committee-men. Members from the Fullerton chapter are expected to attend. Twelve names were placed on the rolls at the initial meeting and additions are being made to the list, which now includes E. C. Evans, Michael Tierhelmer L. N. Wisser, Mortyn Koeller, Rev. Ralph W. Lee, Roy A. Knapp, Fred L. Hays, Joseph Elliott, George W. Slopp, John M. Henry, Marion C. Henry, James E. Rymer, Harold Elkle, Carl Willderman, Frank Elliott, Roy Mendoza, William Dutton, Vern Trecker, Peter Funk, Dr. George A. Palge, Joseph Wagner, M. E. Beebe, H. W. Spears, Lawrence Mills, O. P. Rust and Ed Campbell. There are four chapters in Orange county—Fullerton with 128 members, Tustin with 135 and Santa Ana with 133. There's Real Money in City's Treasury City Clerk Edward B. Merritt and Treasurer Charles Boege guardians of Anaheim's municipal strong box, report that the total cash on hand is $157,929.14. Of this amount $62,901.56 is in the general fund; $21,360.66 in the public library fund; $358.09 in the street fund, and the remainder in various other improvement funds. The outstanding demands against the city treasury was $22,683.66. The report covers the period from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. City Council Acts To Aid Jobless Will Spend $25,000 On Light, Power, Water and Street Improvements The City Council at its meeting on Tuesday night gave most of its session to a discussion of retrenchment in operating expenses and in making improvements which will provide employment for Idle Anaheim men. Improvements Proposed A resolution adopted said: "The present depression has caused many serious problems and the relief of these is something that must be borne by all." The Council proposes to make some permanent and beneficial improvements in the light, power, water and street departments to the extent of approximately $25,000, and of this amount about 65 percent will be for labor. Budget for New Year The budget for the year sets up $13,000 as an unappropriated fund and the present tax levy was set to conform with the adopted budget. The city can under the present schedule, operate well within its income. Any further reduction in operating expense can be utilized in one of two ways, making needed improvements or adding to our surplus. Will Cut Operating Expenses "The estimated operating expense has already been cut $355 a month and we propose to make further reductions to the amount of approximately $750 a month effective January 1. These amounts will total approximately $15,-." and it will be some days before Collector Lamb can estimate the number of delinquents and the amounts they owe the county. Many of those who sent their payments by mail jingled the collector's telephone during the day to learn if their checks had arrived in time, and this only piled up the troubles of the office force, who could not enlighten the inquirers by phone. It is evident that the delinquent list will be of generous proportions, for early last week only about 14,000 out of 61,000 tax bills had been paid. Local Taxpayers Make Good Showing If Anaheim taxpayers are feeling the general depression which has attacked the finances of about every one, it is not in evidence at the tax collector's office at the city hall, according to Miss Etta Williams. Before the payments began, there was $135,000 in city taxes to be collected, and before the "deadline" was reached last Saturday more than $115,000 had been paid in. Incoming mail since Saturday has caused the total to climb towards the $135,000, and it is now evident that the delinquencies will not total more than $15,000. Miss Williams said that the showing was one of the most creditable made by an Orange county municipality. Christmas Gift in Form of Downpour Orange and walnut growers, ranchmen and gardeners received their Christmas gift last Tuesday and over night in the form of the heaviest rain of the season. The downpour, as measured by the Union Water Co., was 1.48 inches, bringing the season's total up to 4.07 inches. The total for the same period last year was 1.76. PERMIT FOR $4,000 HOME A permit for a new home to cost $4000 has been issued by the city building inspector to M. A. Gler. It will be erected at 903 North Palm street: City Clerk Edward B. Merritt and Treasurer Charles Boege guardians of Anaheim's municipal strong box, report that the total cash on hand is $157,929.-14. Of this amount $62,901.56 is in the general fund; $21,360.66 in the public library fund; $358.09 in the street fund, and the remainder in various other improvement funds. The outstanding demands against the city treasury was $22,683.66. The report covers the period from Nov. 10 to Dec. 8. Black Widow Bites Deputy Assessor A "black widow" bit Chief Deputy Assessor Enderle some ten days ago. It was no joke to Mr. Enderle for the black widow was a spider. The victim was carrying an arm load of wood into his home when the spider made the attack, biting him on the chin. He was seriously ill for a time, but has so far recovered that he has returned to his office at the court house. First Naval Oranges Shipped to Market The first Naval oranges to leave for the Christmas markets were sent from Orange over the Southern Pacific last Sunday. The first shipment included two carloads, and another shipment left Monday. Both shipments were sent by the Santiago Orange Growers' association. One unit of the growers' packing plant is now in operation, and it is expected that about 60 carloads will be shipped during the season. DEATH OF MRS. HAHN Mrs. Minnie Hahn died at her home on Katella road, Monday. She was born in Germany 57 years ago and had lived here for 21 years. She came to the United States when seven years old. She is survived by Mr. Hahn and four daughters—Mrs. Lucille Sweet, who lives at the family home; Mrs. Emma Jacobson of Orange; Mrs. May Goforth and Miss Gertrude Hahn of Sacramento. Anaheim Lodge Will Confer Third Degree Anaheim's I. O. O. F. third degree team will confer lodge rites on Earl Heffner at the regular final meeting to be held Tuesday evening. Candidates from Riverside and Whittier also will be taken into the lodge at the same time, with the local degree team officiating. If present plans go through, Financial Secretary Harold Bircher announced Wednesday. Visitors are expected at the next meeting from Riverside, Corona, Santa Ana and Orange. Arrangements for the ritual were completed at the meeting held at the local lodge hall Tuesday night. PALMS MOVED TO CITY PARK Rudolph Boysen and his helpers have moved six Phynox Cannaries palms, of a rare variety, to the city park from William Houts property on Loara road. The trees are of the spreading variety and two of them have been located at the children's sand box and the others near the out-door theatre. HINTS FOR THE HOME NANCY HART MAKES MANY TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FOR WOMEN READERS THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET Number: 10 Mayor Lights Up Christmas Tree Lane By a simple twist of his wrist Mayor Miller turned on the red, green and blue lights which luminated 150 Christmas trees along the business streets of Anaheim, Saturday night. It was the opening gesture of the Yuletide season or the merchants, who have joined in the movement by gaily decorating their show windows and by arraying their stores with gifts for the glit-seeking shoppers. The trees, set up in boxes in front of the stores, are larger than those displayed a year ago, some of the trees being 12 feet tall. "Christmas Tree Lane" is to be illuminated every night until Santa arrives, the hours for the illumination being from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Many of the stores are keeping "open house" to shoppers each evening. Court Approves Aqueduct Bonds Superior, Judge Mahon Denies Claims of Certain Opponents of the Issue Although the $220,000,000 bond issue for building the Colorado river aqueduct, was approved by the voters of the Metropolitan Water district on Sept 29, the validity of the issue is through the courts. Hungry Men Are Being Cared For Salvation Army Provided for 274 in First Week—Hobo Camps Broken Up The Salvation Army's relief station for hungry and cold wayfarers at 226 South Los Angeles street continues to care for many men who drift into Anaheim, and the station is proving a success in providing for the homeless wanderers. During the first week of operation 274 men were fed and lodged, and about that number were refreshened with shower baths. Over the week-end 39 men were provided for. Police Close Hobo Camps Police Chief James S. Bouldin has added to the number the Salvation Army is taking care of by directing his officers to break up the "hobo camps" which the wanderers themselves had established at the stockyards and at other locations about the city. Since the city is aiding the Salvation Army in the support of the relief station, the hobo camps are not necessary, thinks the Chief of Police. It has been necessary to send police to the camps several times during the week to order the wayfayers to go to the relief station or "move on." Not All Are Bums Ensign L. L. Montgomery, in charge of the Salvation Army station, says that not all of the men who come for re- Superior, Judge Mahon Denies Claims of Certain Opponents of the Issue Although the $220,000,000 bond issue for building the Colorado river aqueduct, was approved by the voters of the Metropolitan Water district on Sept 29, the validity of the issue is slowly creeping through the courts. The issue has been declared legal by Superior Judge Mahon of Sutter county, and steps are now to be taken to have the issue passed upon by the Supreme Court. Money Legally Spent Judge Mahon decided that the district had legally spent money on the campaign before the election by which the bonds were carried, that the district has a legal right to levy taxes, and that the Colorado River is the only possible source of an adequate water supply for the Southern California coastal basins. The court also denied the claims of certain opponents of the action, who intervened as taxpayers, that improper representations had been made during the bond election campaign. Up to Supreme Court Judge Mahon's decision came after three days of argument, preceding which Superior Judge Wilson had disqualified himself in order to save the time necessary to decide whether he was eligible to hear the case. If the Supreme Court sustains Judge Mahon's ruling, the bonds will then be offered for sale. In the meantime, there is no money available for building the aqueduct, and it will likely be next May before construction will begin. Boy Scout Camp Deep in Snow There is four feet of snow at Camp Rokill, winter sports retreat of the Orange County Boy Scouts, and Jenks lake is so thick with ice that skating is good, according to Harrison White, county Scout executive. The camp is to be opened from December 19 to 23 with 80 as the maximum number of boys who will be admitted. Toboggan and sled slides are being prepared at present and plans are being made for other snow sports, according to Mr. White. He said that between 15 and 20 boys have announced their attention to take skills with them to camp, giving everyone an opportunity to experience this thrilling snow sport. Mr. White said that the camp will be under his personal direction this year and the trip to camp will be made in specially prepared trucks. Comfortable winter quarters are being prepared for the boys at the camp. Since the city is aiding the Salvation Army in the support of the relief station, the hobo camps are not necessary, thinks the Chief of Police. It has been necessary to send police to the camps several times during the week to order the wayfayers to go to the relief station or "move on." Not All Are Bums Ensign L. L. Montgomery, in charge of the Salvation Army station, says that not all of the men who come for relief are common tramps. They are men, said Mr. Montgomery, from all walks of life who have been overtaken by unemployment and accompanying misfortunes. Nearly every line of trade and numerous professions are represented by the hungry men who register at the station. Civil and electrical engineers, cooks, carpenters, printers, writers, shoemakers, mechanics in many lines are represented. They are not out means; restlessly moving one place to another; hoping they will better their work. Needs of Benefit Station Ensign Montgomery has obtained the use of a large vacant lot near the station, where the men can work at sawing wood to learn their keep at the station. The station is still in need of many bed mattresses, said Mr. Montgomery, and another urgent need is a large heating stove for the dormitory of the station. He urges the Anaheim public to send men asking at homes and business houses for money to send them to the relief station, and that the public make their contributions to him. People who can contribute food and other supplies to the station are asked to telephone Salvation Army headquarters, phone 4002, or send them to the Army headquarters at 125 North Claudina street. Masons of Anaheim Elect New Officers The Anaheim lodge of Masons held its election of officers on Friday night when the following were named: Worshipful master, Art Sinsey; senior warden, E. R. Deering; minor warden Adolph Wiglash; secretary Tom Lunedon. The Royal Arch Masons elected Harry O. Warton as high priest; the others elected being as follows: F. Leroy March, secretary; Carl Martin, treasurer; George Jackson, scribe; Aneon L. Bartlett, king; Leslie P. Carey, chapain; Elmer H. Metcalf, captain of the host; Earle T. Jackson, principal journer; Ed B. Marion, Royal Arch captain; T. K. M. Smith, master of first vail; Eldon Deering, master of second vail; Gilbert Hull, master of third vail; Marx James Erler, sentinel and Oscar Brower organist. Operating expense has 15 a month and we further reductions to approximately $750 a January 1. These approximately $10 with this amount, ton of the unappe propose to make needed improve greatly aid the unan and in so doing department of conen. Henry Haws Killed When Auto Skids Henry Haws, while motoring six miles west of Anaheim, was killed. Tuesday afternoon, when his car skidded on the slippery roadway, crashed into a power line pole, cutting the pole in two. He was picked up by passersby and taken to a hospital at Buena Park, where he died while under a doctor's care. A fractured skull probably caused death. Mr. Haws, with his brother, James A., operated a service station at Broadway and Los Angeles streets, and live at 148 West Center. Mr. Haws was a native of Kentucky and was 43 years old. His wife died some years ago and his brother is the only near relative living here. NEW DAM DEDICATED A crowd of 300 or more people gathered at the new Santiago dam, Tuesday afternoon, for the dedicatory ceremonies of the structure. There was a down-pour of rain foretelling the need of the dam this winter. Talks were made in approval of the construction work and of the dam as an important factor in the conservation of water. A barbecue was a feature of the occasion. The dam was built by the Irvine, the John Carpenter Water, and the El Modena companies. Those attending from Anaheim were William Wallop, Leo J. Sheridan and J. H. Brunworth, all of the Union Water Co. FRANK DELATOUR BEN Frank Delatour, who had lived in Anaheim for 20 years, died Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Knott at 118 South Philadelphia street, and the funeral was held at the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel last Monday afternoon. He was a native of San Francisco, and after coming to Anaheim operated a transfer business, later having charge of a housing colony under the direction of the Chamber of Commerce. He was 64 years old and is survived by three brothers—Fred, Louis and Henry, all of San Francisco.