anaheim-gazette 1931-12-24

A Merry Christmas VOLUME LXII County Officials Hit Racketeers Attempts to "Organize" Dry Cleaners Meet with Warnings; "Members" Withdraw Aroused to the dangers of racketeering, which secured a partial hold on Orange county dry cleaners and pressing establishments last week, the dry cleaners of this county who joined the "organization" which was to protect them and keep up prices, now are attempting to cancel their checks and have sworn to fight to the finish the attempt of underworld chiefs to throttle and milch legitimate businesses. Warnings from District Attorney Sam Collins, who appeared at the meeting of cleaners and dyers held in Santa Ana last Friday evening when Earl C. Vance of Long Beach attempted to organize them on a basis of monthly dues and a percentage of gross business, were followed Monday by notices to all local dry cleaners from Chief James Bouldin' of Anaheim to inform him of any attempt to 'organize.' and he would book the offenders for investigation. Collins Makes Attack Meeting of the dry cleaners at Santa Ana was broken up when Collins dramatically entered the gathering and said; addressing Vance: "I know you have a gun in your pocket, and that you have a permit from the Los Angeles police department to carry it, on the plea that you have been threatened and a percentage of gross business, were followed Monday by notices to all local dry cleaners from Chief James Bouldin of Anaheim to inform him of any attempt to 'organize,' and he would book the offenders for investigation. Collins Makes Attack Meeting of the dry cleaners at Santa Anna was broken up when Collins dramatically entered the gathering and said; addressing Vance: "I know you have a gun in your pocket, and that you have a permit from the Los Angeles police department to carry it, on the plea that you have been threatened by the racketeers. I have no doubt that Sheldon also carries a gun, and likewise has a permit, on the ground that he has been threatened by you. If you didnt have that permit Id have you in jail right now. "It is a racket, and if it isn't now it cannot help becoming a racket, as such an organization will get out of your control and will be gobbled up by some racketeer." Collins was vigorous in his attack upon the Long Beach "organizer," who during the first part of the meeting had attempted to outline the purpose of the group. He was indefinite upon how protection was to be afforded the members, and a little more indefinite and vague concerning how rival cut-throats and non-members would be brought into the fold or eliminated from competition. Only one wholesale cleaning plant in Orange county had refused to join the group, Vance had stated. This generally was understood to be the Acme Cleaners of Anaheim. Vance had intimated that the situation would be handled by his organization. Hamsey Asks Questions When Vance opened his books to receive memberships, Robert W. Ramsey, proprietor of the Saveway Cleaners of Anaheim, seemed to be the only cleaner present who had any questions to ask. He inquired about the purpose of the organization, about the method of collecting dues, why Vance demanded that he should have undisputed right to audit any member's books at any time, and various other un-American methods. These questions visibly affected Vance, who was still more shaken when Collins appeared. REURNRS FROM MOUNTAINS Mr. and Mrs. Floyd' Wells and Mr. and Mrs. George Craig of Anaheim, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grow of San Pedro, returned Monday evening from an all-day trip to Big Pines where they enjoyed sleigh rides at the Klwanie lodge grounds. Returning from the mountains they encountered constant rain. Flames Threaten Dyke Along River No Damage Done as Seven Mem Combat Fire With Flank Attacks; Origin of Blaze Unknown Flames which threatened to destroy piling and dykes between the railroad and the Olive bridge along the Santa Ana river Sunday evening were extinguished by seven men after a five-hour battle. The fire, of unknown origin, started in the underbrush and swept along toward the dykes. A county watchman saw the fire and summoned John Cook and City Manager John W. Price of Anaheim, who directed the fight to extinguish the flames. River water was dammed up and buckets used to carry it to the flames, which were prevented from reaching the dyke by the smoke-eaters' flanking attacks. Difficulty was experienced in putting out the blaze in the underbrush, particularly that buried beneath the rubbish. City Manager Price states that dykes along the river bed are in excellent condition, despite several fires recently. No clue as to origin of the fire was obtained. Probable sources were given ass careless dropping of a cigarette stub, or a fire started by boys hunting in the river bottom. $25,000 Interests Checks Seen By Builders Several hundred deputies were surprised The ceilid of $25,000 in interest not due until January 7. President F. A. Yung checks early and direct sent out December 23 money into circulation. Lief of the officers than with accounts at the a like to have the money joy some of it before stead of waiting until a to receive it. Infant Son to Holiday at C Richard Alexander B of Mr. and Mrs. R. B heim, will spend his first his grandparents, Dr. L. L. Alexander of Upland seven-and-one-half pounds at the San Antonio hospital on December 11 ing his father, who is North American Building offices on West Coast commuting between the land. Mrs. Burt and her sonceptionally well, left th day and went to Mrs. home at Upland, where well known physician t Professional Moochers Getting Bum's Rough by Police: Worthy Transients Aided Professional Moochers Getting Bum’s Rush by Police; Worthy Transients Aided Professional moochers—the class of beggar who would rather earn $15 to $25 a day soliciting dimes from kind-hearted pedestrians than work an hour for an honest-to-goodness meal—are getting the bum’s rush out of Anaheim. Chief James Bouldin this week continued to warn residents that all people begging a "dime for a cup of coffee" should be sent immediately to the Salvation Army soup kitchen at 233 South Los Angeles street, where they will be given an opportunity to chop wood, earn a meal and bed. If they are physically unfit to chop wood they will be taken care of until they can be taken to the county hospital; if they will not work for a meal even though able to do so, they will not be fed, but will be ushered to the city limits and given a guiding boot down the highway. Here are Chief Bouldin's recommendations: Don’t feed anybody at your door. Don’t give any of the beggars, shoestring or pencl sellers, any money. Send everybody asking for money or meals to the Salvation Army headquarters at 233 South Los Angeles street. Call the police, phone Anaheim 2131, if any complaints are made that the meals at the Salvation Army aren’t "good enough." The police, in daily contact with the soup kitchen, will first ascertain if the complaint is justified; if it’s just an excuse to beg money, the bum will be given the bum’s rush. "We are trying our hardest to relieve Anaheim from the beggar. Feeding men who come to the door begging for meals isn’t always safe, and the city is assisting the Salvation Army in operating the soup kitchen," Chief Bouldin said. "The men are given a fair opportunity to earn their meals and beds, and there isn’t the slightest reason other than a selfish desire to milk the public, why the bums should solicit money on the street, or meals at the door. "We ask that everybody co-operate. Whether the person is blind, crippled, deaf and dumb, hungry or in need of clothing, send him to the Salvation Army headquarters where men trained in diagnosing troubles will give everybody attention and handle the situation justly. We don’t want to feed the riff-raff that won’t work, even though able; we don’t want to be victimized by letting a bum beg 'wages' three and four times the amount made by the average honests worker; we don’t want to be inhuman and turn away worthy people. That’s why it is best to send the person to the Salvation Army, or call the police. “If we keep up this campaign very long we'll eventually eliminate entirely the litterant beggar from the streets. We have agencies to take care of the local needy. It is the transient beggar that causes all the trouble, and we've found the solution to handle him.” AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, December 24, 1931 This Examination? By Albert T. Reid QUESTIONS Have you tried to be a good boy? Are you impudent? Do you eat what you are told to? Do you pick up your play things? Do you tease the dog? Do you wash your hands and face Do you track mud into the house Do you always say "yes mam" and "no sir"? Do you always say "thank you" Are you nice to your little playmates? Do you go to bed when you are told? Churches Observe Birth of Christ Elaborate Programs Mark Festivities During Week; Thousands Attend Church Anaheim and environs are going to church this week. Celebration of the birth of Christ observed by this city's 30-old churches, with special services, is joined in whole-heartedly by the citizenry of this community, judging by the thousands of folks who are jamming every church service. Beginning nearly a week ago, and lasting until after Christmas, the various religious groups of Anaheim have given programs featuring children's presentations, readings and songs about the birth of Christ; of various young peoples' programs and services conducted for and by the adults. Most of the children's programs were presented last Sunday; while other services are occurin, for various churches, throughout the week. White Temple Program White Temple Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon presented the Cradle Foll and Beginners' department programs, with Mrs. F. M. Hungay and Mrs. Carl Johnson in charge. The 50 boys and girls attending brought fruit and nuts to fill Christmas baskets to (Continued on Page Eight) Otto Idso President $25,000 Interest Checks Sent Out. By Building-Loan Several hundred depositors of the Anaheim Building and Loan Association were surprised Thursday by receipt of $25,000 in interest, which was not due until January 1, 1932. President F. A. Yungblut signed the checks early and directed that they be sent out December 23 "to put some money into circulation." It was the belief of the officers that many of those with accounts at the association would like to have the money in time to enjoy some of it before the holidays, instead of waiting until after the holidays to receive it. Infant Son to Spend Holiday at Grandpa's Richard Alexander Burt, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Burt of Anaheim, will spend his first Christmas with his grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Ralph L. L. Alexander of Upland. The husky seven-and-one-half pound boy, who arrived at the San Antonio Community hospital on December 11, has been keeping his father, who is employed at the North American Building-Loan association offices on West Center street, busy commuting between this city and Upland. Mrs. Burt and her son, both doing exceptionally well, left the hospital Sunday and went to Mrs. Burt's parent's home at Upland, where her father is a well-known physician and surgeon. Dale King, Crawford Tell Orange Outlook Reclamation of Sewage Studied Mayor L. E. Miller, Councilman Leo Sheridan, City Manager Price, Dr. Waynick for Meet Two Anaheim groups, the city represented by Mayor L. E. Miller and Councilman Leo Sheridan and the chamber of commerce by City Manager John C. Price and Dr. D. D. Waynick, this week went over carefully the report of Dr. R. F. Goudey of Los Angeles, in which the expert holds that sewage reclamation in Orange county is feasible. These officials are scheduled to meet with the Orange County Farm Bureau at 10 o'clock Thursday where representatives from the various cities will determine whether or not a campaign for the proposed reclamation project should be started at this time. Dr. Goudey was employed by the Farm Bureau after authorization by the directors on October 1. The survey was to determine whether there was sufficient quantity of sewage water now available and whether a sewage plant could be constructed in this county at a cost which would be feasible. The directors studied Dr. Goudey's report and believe that such a project is practical from engineering, sanitary and economic view points. The water committee accordingly called the meeting for Thursday to get the reaction of the various communities. Sunday; while other services are occurin, for various churches, throughout the week. White Temple Program White Temple Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon presented the Cradle Hall and Beginners' department programs, with Mrs. F. M. Bungay and Mrs. Carl Johnson in charge. The 50 boys and girls attending brought fruit and nuts to fill Christmas baskets to (Continued on Page Eight) Otto Idso President Church Brotherhood Otto Idso this week assumed his new role as president of the Grace Lutheran church brotherhood, following election a week ago at a meeting in the church where Raymond 'Grimm' and Edwin Fischer were hosts. Other offices selected were: Richard Olsen of Fullerton, vice-president; W. A. Schwelz, also of Fullerton, secretary; and Henry Schimmering, treasurer. Before the meeting the brotherhood members and Pastor C. H. S. Hunziker went to the county hospital where they left cheering messages for the inmates, sang Christmas songs, and distributed 100 copies of a booklet containing Bible books of Matthew and Luke. Mayor Miller Named on Executive Body Mayor L. E. Miller has been named as one of 21 mayors on an executive committee for the formation of a permanent organization of mayors from California cities, federal unemployment committee, state unemployment, county supervisors, city councils, war veterans and social and labor groups. Appointment to the executive committee was made last week by Mayor John C. Porter of Los Angeles, following action of the mayors' meeting in Los Angeles November 28. Relief of unemployment will be the primary concern, at present, of the new organization, Mayor Miller explained. Fire Removed Tree Before Santa Comes Fire wiped out one Christmas tree tree this year before Santa had an opportunity to hang his packages on it. Late Saturday evening, just as Mr. and Mrs. Clark P. Malcho were leaving their store, in fact were getting seated in the family car at the curb, the Christmas tree began to blaze. Mr. and Mrs. Malcho-rushed into the store, carried the tree to the rear, where the flames were extinguished. Only damage done was to the tree itself and the fixtures and decorations on it. The fire department was not called. Dale King, Crawford Tell Orange Outlook Dale King, formerly California Fruit Growers official at Fullerton and recently promoted to assistant general manager with offices in Los Angeles, was the chief speaker at the "Christmas party" meeting of the Placenta Chamber of Commerce. Another speaker was George Crawford, King's successor as manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange. King stressed plans for marketing by the co-operative organization, and reviewed the outlook for the orange industry. Warren M. Bradford of Bradford Bros. was in charge of the program. Rancher Gets Heavy Fine at Fullerton Florence Rodriquez, 48, West Orange-thorpe rancher who pleaded guilty on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor when hailed before Fullerton's City Recorder Halsey I. Spence Monday morning, was sentenced to pay a fine of $200 or serve 100 days in jail. Rodriquez, arrested Sunday by Fullerton police, was unable to pay the fine. PLAN THREE DAY TRIP Six Anaheim residents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Payne, Dr. Charles Schutz and Miss Dorothea Harvey, plan to leave Anaheim Christmas morning for a three-day trip to cabins at Idlewild. Merry—CHRISTMAS When the Christian dream of life reaches its nearest fruition—Christmas time—the world rejoices. It's now when we appreciate the true values of life. Who could, under these inspirational influences, refuse to renew his faith in the forward purpose of mankind? Anaheim Gazette Fire wiped out one Christmas tree this year before Santa had an opportunity to hang his packages on it. Late Saturday evening, just as Mr. and Mrs. Clark P. Malcho were leaving their store, in fact were getting seated in the family car at the curb, the Christmas tree began to blaze. Mr. and Mrs. Malcho-rushed into the store, carried the tree to the rear, where the flames were extinguished. Only damage done to the tree itself and the fixtures and decorations on it. The fire department was not called. P. A. Stanton Host to Dudley Moulton State Department of Agriculture Director Dudley Moulton spent from Friday to Sunday as the guest of P. A. Stanton, from where he returned to San Francisco. While here Moulton said his trip was for the purpose of helping to fullest extent agriculture. He plans no change in policy of his department at the present time, he said. City Hall Employes Aid Welfare Branch City hall employees, instead of buying the customary 25-cent Christmas gift and tipping it on the elaborately-decorated Christmas tree, will turn the money into the city welfare department. The usual Christmas eve party also will be omitted, but the Christmas tree will remain in the foyer of the city hall until New Years. RECITAL DECEMBER 30 Holiday recital of Mrs. Leah Pemberton's pupils will be held December 30 at the studio, with a majority of her pupils participating. ARRIVES FOR HOLIDAYS R.D. Mahaffy, professor of languages at Lindfield college in Oregon, arrived Sunday for a two-week vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Mahaffy of 217 South Walnut street. ZETTE A Merry Christmas Number 12 Observe birth of Christ Thomas Mark Festing Week; Mills Attend church Birth of Christ obsives 30-old churches, is joined in wholezenry of this community the thousands of coming every church A week ago, and Christmas, the varities of Anaheim have featuring children's gifts and songs about various young and services conductments. Most of the were presented last year services are occhurches, throughout Pole Program Methodist Episcopal noon presented the winners' department. F. M. Bungay and in charge. The 50 funding brought fruit Christmas baskets to Page Eight) President Rotary Guests at Monday Fete Know All About St. Nick Children who were guests of Rotarlans at their regular weekly luncheon held at the Elkss club-house Monday now know there is a Santa Claus. Seated near their adult friends, the youngsters saw St. Nick enter the room, bringing with him gifts that made the 60 youngsters attending the function happy. Their eyes sshone with delight as each received a package. Rotarians and their guests totalled 115. Rev. Mr. Thomas H. Walker welcomed the club's guests, while H. E. W. Barnes led them in singing "Silent Night," with Mrs. E. C. Kendrick at the plano. Hosts and guests joined in singing "Jingle Bells." George Littlefield, K. B. Rigby and B. Harrison Sidnam were in charge of the program. Financial Chiefs to Fore in Golf William J. Sieman Enters Finals at Hacienda Country Club; Cops Semi-Final Sunday Anaheim's financial wizards are shooting to the fore in the golf world. William J. Siemann, vice-president of the North American Building-Loan assolation, got off to such a good start Santa to Visit All Local Homes Organizations Get Unduplicated Lists of Needy; No Children to be Disappointed No little children nor destituids families will go hungry or cold in Anahelm this Yuletide. This is the cheering message of Mrs. Mona Price, head of the city welfare department, as Christmas neared and plans for celebration of the birth of Christ were completed. Every Home Cheered Santa Claus will visit every fireside in Anaheim. Many homes where neighbors feared the children would be disappointed have been taken care of through arrangements with various societies and clubs of the city. Operating with the welfare department, where arrangements were made so that duplication of effort with possible neglect of some worthy families, would be eliminated. The meeting assigning certain families to certain organizations and individuals was held at the city hall Tuesday afternoon. Names of 42 families—all that had been reported—were distributed to 14 organizations, from whom assurances were given that everybody would be cared for in real Christmas spirit. Several individuals who wished to invite less forunate families to spend the holiday with them also reported. Complete Arrangements William J. Sieman Enters Finals at Hacienda Country Club; Cops Semi-Final Sunday Anaheim's financial wizards are shooting to the fore in the golf world. William J. Siemann, vice-president of the North American Building-Loan association, got off to such a good start in the semi-finals of the Hacienda Country club elimination last Sunday that he pinned Henry Warren's ears back, four up. A long put seemed to rattle Buena Park's aspirant to golf fame, and from then on Anaheim's Bill Siemann kept up the murderous pace, easing up to use and get acquainted with a few new clubs only after he had sewed up the match. This win entitles Siemann to meet Guss Lindower of La Habra in the finals, which probably will be held during the first part of next year. Three weeks ago, President William A. Dolan of Anaheim First Nation Bank came through an elimination tournament to the semi-finals. In one of the group finals he defeated Bobby Jones, but "not the real Bobby," he carefully added when approached for a statement. Dolan, however, went down to defeat in the semi-finals, but has been practicing up for future contests. Margaret Jackson is Fellowship President Margaret Jackson heads the Fellowship group of the St. Michael's Episcopal church, Dorothy Cromer assists as vice-president, Allan Wallace as treasurer and Jeanne Newkirk as secretary as a result of the election held Sunday evening. Advisors are: Mrs. D. Howard Dow, Mrs. Dane Newkirk and Richard Magin. Committees will be appointed Sunday to take charge of social plans. Service for the group will be held Sunday evenings at 6 o'clock at the parish hall. Concordia Society Celebrates Season Christmas season was ushered in for Concordia Society members Sunday evening when Santa Claus appeared for distribution of gifts at the party and program, given at the clubhouse on West Broadway. Mrs. Anna Beard and Leah Pemberton conducted the program. The customary family party of the Society will be held Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3 o'clock. Right-of-Way for N. Spadra Secured Fullerton city officials last week completed agreements to secure right-of-way for widening of Spadra between the bridge and the north city limit. Suit was filed Friday by the state highway department to set aside all legal barriers for acquiring approximately 17 acres of the Bastanchury ranch for road purposes. Right-of-way deeds have been given and the suit simply is to establish legal requirements before construction is started. High School Students Enjoying Holidays Anaheim high school students this week were enjoying freedom from classes a sa result of the school closing last Friday afternoon for the holidays. School will reconvene Monday, January 4, 1932. Elementary schools closed several days before the high school in order to permit grammar school teachers to attend the teachers' institute, where the majority are securing additional teaching credit. Celebrates Season Christmas season was ushered in for Concordia Society members Sunday evening when Santa Claus appeared for distribution of gifts at the party and program, given at the clubhouse on West Broadway. Mrs. Anna Beard and Leah Pemberton conducted the program. The customary family party of the Society will be held Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3 o'clock. Enjoying Holidays Anaheim high school students this week were enjoying freedom from classes a so result of the school closing last Friday afternoon for the holidays. School will reconvene Monday, January 4, 1932. Elementary schools closed several days before the high school in order to permit grammar school teachers to attend the teachers' institute, where the majority are securing additional teaching credit. Wet Winter Predicted by Judge Howard as Rainfall for Season Reaches 5.23 Inches This rainy winter has all the earmarks of being like one of the wet ones old-timers will remember—the kind that brings plenty of water and a bountiful crop, according to Judge J. S. Howard, who has resided in these parts more than a quarter of a century. "Generally rainfall comes in cycles. If we have about 5 inches of rain by New Years, we usually can depend upon about 20 inches of rain for the season. If there is less, something like the 2 inches we had last year, we generally have a little less than normal rainfall." Judge Howard observed. "Our rains have been the kind that will aid the farmers. While we have had some very wet periods in the last two months, the rainfall mostly has soaked into the ground, and irrigating stopped months before it did last year. That is itself is a conservation of our previous supply of underground water. We usually have wet, dry and moderately dry winters in cycles, about three of a kind. For the past several years the winters have not been quite normal for rainfall, yet they haven't been exceptionally dry. In my past experience that leads me to believe that we are due for a wet winter. In this I am concurring with many other rain prophets in California." Monday's rain, which started about 3 a.m. and lasted until shortly after noon, totalled .54 of an inch, bringing the season's total to 5.28 inches as contrasted with 1.80 of an inch last year at this time. Other cities in northern Orange county reported the season's rainfall as: Buena Park, 5.07; Placentia, 5.52; Fullerton, 4.00; Yorba Linda, 5.30; and La Habra, 5.86. Judge Howard remarked: "Rainfall is the real gauge of Southern California prosperity. Everything we have depends upon adequate water; we've authorized the tremendous project of bring culinary water from the Colorado river to Southern California for the simple reason that we must have it. Farmers nowadays are learning that it absolutely necessary to conserve water. In this line I advocated several years ago more cultivation and less brigation, believing that fruit required less water, and that the cultivation would preserve more moisture in the soil. Of recent years this tendency has been evident, and indications point to a better fruit as a result of this practice. I believe this practice can be followed to a still greater extent with profit to everybody."