anaheim-gazette 1932-01-07

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXII $40,000 Damages In Fire at Olive Olive Fruit Company's Large Frame Building Destroyed Monday Night. Attempts to determine the cause of the fire which Monday night destroyed the old Olive Fruit company house in Olive, with a loss of approximately $40,-000, so far this week have been unsuccessful. It was covered by insurance. Volunteer Fire Chief Dan Ames of Olive, President H. A. Shugart of the Olive Improvement association, and other officials have delved into the cause of the fire with no success. The only explanation that contains a plausible cause, according to observers, is the fact that several itinerants were noticed near the building earlier in the evening, apparently lighting a fire by which to warm themselves and possibly cook some food. Fight Fire's Spread The blaze, first noticed shortly after 9 o'clock soon spread to the whole frame building, completely destroying it before the flames could be extinguished. Firemen from Olive, under the leadership of Chief Dan Ames, fought the fire with all available equipment. For some time it appeared that the flames might spread, destroying other nearby property. Firemen turned attention to preventing spread of the fire, and called for assistance from nearby cities. Fire Chief R. Nyboe of Anaheim sent a local fire truck to the assistance of The blaze, first noticed shortly after 9 o'clock soon spread to the whole frame building, completely destroying it before the flames could be extinguished. Firemen from Olive, under the leadership of Chief Dan Ames, fought the fire with all available equipment. For some time it appeared that the flames might spread, destroying other nearby property. Firemen turned attention to preventing spread of the fire, and called for assistance from nearby cities. Fire Chief R. Nyboe of Anaheim sent a local fire truck to the assistance of the Olive firemen, and J. A. Scherman of the Orange County Fire department directed that organization's attempts to prevent spread of the fire to the Olive Heights Citrus association's property. Thanks Anaheim for Aid Olive's Fire Chief Ames and H. A. Shugart Tuesday expressed appreciation for the assistance given by the Anaheim fire department, stating that this city was the only city which sent fire apparatus to aid in combating the flames. Although the truck arrived too late to be a vital force in stopping the fire, the spirit of Anaheim in coming to assistance of its neighbor city was greatly appreciated, according to the Olive leaders. The Olive Fruit company, an independent marketing firm owned by H. A. Miller and the Pepper Fruit company, had not used the plant for about two years although the Olive Heights Citrus association used it for coloring purposes last year. The building was a large frame structure, over ten year sold. Llewellyn Harmony Is in New Location Llewellyn Harmony Shop and the Ida Freeman Art Shop, which formerly were located at 245 West Center street, this week were moved to larger quarters at 239 West Center street. Moving of the two shops was accomplished over the week-end. Redecoration of interior probably will be completed this week. Walnut Growers Get Year's Crop Payment Placentia-Fullerton Walnut association members received $3600 "Christmas presents" in the form of checks covering in full payment for the year's crop, according to Manager Arthur Staley. Expenses were kept low, with little carry-over and no storage charges, which assisted materially in off-setting the poor quality and small crop losses. Kendricks Back From Palm Springs Journey Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kendrick and their son, Richard, returned Sunday Over-Production Unlikely-Waynick Association Laboratory Authority Hits Pessimistic Reports About Orange Crops Orange county citrus growers have no cause to become alarmed at pessimistic and widely-circulated reports that the citrus industry of this county, which brings in about $3,000,000 annually, according to Dr. D. W. Waynick of the Associated Laboratory. Pessimistic reports state that increased acreage will shave the price of oranges down to the level of other crops where over-production is common, Dr. Waynick says that while there is more acreage, more acreage doesn't necessarily mean more oranges. Points Out Facts He points out that in Ventura county much available orange land is producing a profit as walnut land, and that it is not likely walnut trees will be pulled to make way for oranges, which would require about eight years to come into good production. Also, in San Diego, the only other county which can compete with Orange on orange raising, has mostly hilly territory, where the crops generally are poor. That makes the situation about status quo for Orange county growers. He hints at another factor, however, which in the future, when the values of lands are advanced because of increased population, indicates a change for Orange county. No irrigated district, so far as history shows, according to Dr. Waynick, permanently retains its fertility. Artificial means of watering creates problems which science hasn't been able to solve to date. But that is in a very distant future, and would only... Kendricks Back From Palm Springs Journey Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kendrick and their son, Richard, returned Sunday evening from a three-day New Year vacation spent at Palm Springs. After a New Year eve outing in Los Angeles, the local folks motored to the desert resort New Year's day and reported a very enjoyable vacation. Yule Decorations Removed Monday Gay appearance of Anaheim during the holidays, with Christmas trees decorated and lighted along the principal thoroughfares, disappeared after New Year's. The trees, which had been put up by co-operation of the merchants early in December, were beginning to show signs of getting dry, while decorations, as natural in the last few days, became somewhat argy. The trees, however, were at their best just before Christmas, and were a big factor in adding the Yuletide spirit which was manifested on the streets and in the stores, according to leading citizens of the community. Workmen Monday morning, began taking out the trees, letting down and rolling up the wires which had carried electric current to the trees, and otherwise "cleaning up" the sidewalks. Merchants had been warned Saturday night to remove their light fixtures before they went home that evening. Both big trees in the city park, the largest boasting 204 lights and the other 86, were dismantled Friday by Park Superintendent Rudy Roysen. Ray Franz Re-elected on Calavo Directorate Ray Franz began in 1932 his third term as representative of Whittler-La Habra district on the directorate of the Calavo Growers' co-operative association, following the election meeting held at the Washington school in La Habra last week. General Manager George B. Hodgkin stated that 6,000,000 pounds of avocados will be produced in 1932, and that by 1940 30,000,000 pounds may be expected. In spite of the 526 percent increased crop and poor market conditions, growers received 13 percent a pound for all grades of fruit. Fire Damage Slight During Last Year Demonstrating forcibly the reason why insurance companies were forced to lower their rates on insurance in Anaheim last year, damages from fire in the past twelve months were exactly $1,685, according to records kept by Fire Chief R. Nyboe. The insurance rate was slashed a year ago when damages for the previous few years had been kept at a low figure. Constant inspection by Fire Chief Nyboe and his aides has kept fire damages in Anaheim slight for a number of years. Extree Louise Danz, An musician, has turned to advantage as an speeches before Southern California It's this way: Just a few weeks back of the auditorium in Los Angeles scheduled to speak utes, the woman c him and said: AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 7, 1932 Council Approves New Relief Plan Idea of Discounts via Certificates to be Worked on Small Scale at First Anaheim's unique relief plan, a series of four percent discounts by local merchants on certificates redeemable for cash from the board of control when properly stamped, will be given a fair trial. The plan, worked out by Joe C. Elliott, received approval of the city council Tuesday evening and, insofar as legally possible, the city will lend its support to the enterprise. The certificates will be used for relief purposes and for a short time. In rather small amounts to give the scheme a chance to prove itself. A board of control will be appointed soon, and further details of the operation worked out. The plan first received the approval of the committee of O. H. Renner, F.A. Backs, Charles Boege, George Holden and Mayor L. E. Miller. Unique Plan Wins Favor The city's part in the relief plan will be to supply work to be done by men hired under the plan, aid in certificate exchanges, and other assistance, as needed, but not by actual donation of money, as this is prevented by law. The plan calls for issuance of dollar certificates which will be traded into merchants co-operating in the plan at face value. The merchant then puts a four-cent stamp on it and then use it at any of the participating stores. If the court please, he should be given the limit of the law, for a large percentage of fatal accidents are due to his wilful disregard of others. Chamber Approves of Four Entrance Signs Four giant neon signs sometime during 1932 will be placed at the four entrances to Anaheim, with the name of the city emblazoned prominently across the roadway, according to present plane of the chamber of commerce. Directors of the booster group met Thursday afternoon and approved plans submitted by Frederic Robins. Above the word "Anaheim" will be "Chamber of Commerce" in smaller lettering, while suspended from the arch will be service club ensignas. The Anaheim city council Tuesday evening ordered erection of the four signs, specifying that local labor should be used in their erection, and so far as possible in their construction. The signs will be placed on two standards set 6 feet apart. Cost of each sign is $250. Definite locations for the signs, according to City Manager John C. Price, have not been selected, but this will be done soon. Million Visitors Come Here in 1931 With 1,036,730 out-of-state visitors officially reported as spending winter or summer vacations in this area during Southern California's tourist seasons of 1931, a survey was under way this week to determine the amount of money these visitors spent while here, as compared with 1930, and will be announced in February. During the winter season, from Nov. 1930 to May 1931, 264,229 tourists were recorded while 661,571 visited the 10 southern counties during the summer season, from May to November 1931. Tax Collections Cheer Officials $3,482,387 Turned in During First Period; January Apportionment Assured Orange county's government, which depends upon about 60 per cent of taxes for the year being collected by January apportionment, will suffer no ill effects from money shortage, because tax-payers have responded nearly as well as in other years. Tax Collector J. C. Lamb's figures reveal. This year's figure amounts to 56.66 percent of the total tax of $6,146,000, as compared with 59.25 percent of $6,-857,275, for last year. To date $3,482,387 has been accounted for, leaving $2,663,-613 for second collection period in April. Tax collections, until toward the close of the first period, were lagging, giving officials some worry as to what would be done for funds. But the response in the last few days was remarkable, and the temperament of the tax-payer, according to Collector Lamb, was unusually good. Suit Forerunner for $3,500,000 Project Beginning a proposed $3,500,000 expansion program to supply power for the Hoover dam project, the Los Angeles Gas and Electric company last wee killed condemnation suit in superior court to acquire ground from the Bayside Land company of Seal Beach on which to construct a unit which will add 50 percent to the present capacity of the plant and permit further construc- Anaheim Couples in 3-Day Trip to Dam Despite cold weather and a severe snow-storm which they ran into at Anderson, Utah, two Anaheim couples returned Sunday night from a three-day trip to the Boulder Canyon dam site. Las Vegas and St. George, tired but thrilled over a series of adventures not common to Southern Californians. Mr. and Mrs. John Harlow and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Levecke left this city Friday at 2 a.m., driving to Las Vegas that day. Saturday they motored to the Hoover dam, going them to St. George where they stayed over night, returning Sunday. "One of the most striking features of our trip was the different atmosphere found in three of the places we visited. The business men and permanent residents of Las Vegas were very congenial, but the attitude of the transient which seems to predominate the city, was not particularly desirable." Mr. Harlow remarked. "Going to Boulder City, which requires a pass to enter, we were agreeably surprised by the prospects for a good clean city. Boulder canyon, of course, was very impressive, and the site for Hoover dam in particular attracted our attention." But it was at St. George where we met the typical, whole-hearted hospitality for which the Mormon people are noted. We enjoyed this visit very much. There certainly appears to be plenty of hunting adjacent to this city. We didn't have an opportunity to visit Zion National park or Bryce Canyon, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, I understand, is closed during this part of the year because of inaccessibility on account of los and snow." With 1,036,730 out-of-state visitors officially reported as spending winter or summer vacations in this area during Southern California's tourist seasons of 1931 a survey was under way this week to determine the amount of money these visitors spent while here, as compared with 1930, and will be announced in February. During the winter season, from Nov. 1930 to May 1931, 264,229 tourists were recorded while 661,571 visited the 10 southern counties during the summer season, from May to November 1931, and those who were here during part of winter and summer amounted to 110,930, making a grand total of 1,036,730, said S. L. Weaver, president of the All Year Club. Our 1931 total of tourist visitors was 8.6 percent less than in 1930, three percent less than in 1929, but 26.6 percent greater than in 1928. In 1928 we had 825,000 out-of-state visitors; 1929, 1,066,722 and 1930, 1,087,519. The manner in which Southern California's tourist volume has been maintained during the past year is gratifying in view of a general decline in all major lines of business. Other resort areas, both in this country and abroad, show a decline in tourist visitors during the last two years ranging between 10 and 50 percent, while general business activity nationally was approximately 14.1 percent less in 1931 than in 1930, 26.2 percent less than in 1929, and 24.8 percent less than in 1928. Suit Forerunner for $3,500,000 Project Beginning a proposed $3,500,000 expansion program to supply power for the Hoover dam project, the Los Angeles Gas and Electric company last wee killed condemnation suit in superior court to acquire ground from the Bayside Land company of Seal Beach on which to construct a unit which will add 50 percent to the present capacity of the plant and permit further construction doubling the plant's power. Power for the Hoover dam contract for which is held by the L. A. company, will be sent across the Orange county line to San Bernardino, thence via the Southern Sierra Power company lines to the dam. 6,000 Inches Water Diverted by Ass'n. Since the last storm it has been possible for water Conservation association to protect conserving water on its spreading grounds at the mouth of the Santa Ana canyon above East Highlands and at the present time there is being diverted about 6,000 inches. From present indications the association anticipates being able to spread approximately 20,000 inches within the next few days. Little Girl Welcomed at Cruzen Domocile Mary Margaret Cruzen who arrived at the Vernon Cruzen home at 921 North Dickel street on the evening of December 27, hasn't had an opportunity to tell "daddy" just what profession she wishes to follow a score of years hence, but friends of the family this week congratulated this little girl's father. Both daughter and mother are doing well. Ross Family Topic at History Meeting Orma Ross speaks on "The Ross Family in Santa Ana" at the adjourned annual meeting of the Orange Friday evening Society at the Ebell Society club French and Seventh street according this week by Secretary. Extree! "Missing Link" Found In Anaheim Louise Danz, Anaheim composer and musician, has turned a joke on himself to advantage as an introduction to his speeches before various groups in Southern California. It's this way: Just a few weeks ago, pacing to and fro back of the scenes in a large auditorium in Los Angeles where he was scheduled to speak within a few minutes, the woman chairman approached him and said: "Mr. Danz I know you are a musician and composer I am to introduce you and I wonder if you won't tell me something about yourself." Hastily Mr. Danz outlined the purpose of his talks viz: To bring the technical work of the artist out in such a way as to bridge the gap between the specialist and the spectator or audience thus giving his hearers a greater appreciation of the work performed by artists, and a greater appreciation of the artists themselves. The chairman, whose name is withheld for obvious reasons; concluded her introduction thusly: "And at this time I want to introduce to you the man who is making it possible for us to bridge the gap between the artist and ourselves—Mr. Louis Danz of Anaheim, the MISSING LINK." Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 109 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 14 Approves Relief Plan Tests via Certificated on Small at First relief plan, a series of counts by local mercenaries redeemable for aid of control when will be given a fair out by Joe C. Elroy of the city morning kind, insofar as the city will lend its enterprise. The ceroil for relief purposes came in rather small scheme a chance tool will be appointed details of the opera-The plan first reel of the committee M. Backs, Charles men and Mayor L. E. Wins Favor the relief plan will to be done by men man, aid in certific-other assistance, as actual donation of levied by law. or issuance of dollar will be traded into putting in the plan at merchant then puts it and then use it participating stores. WILL LEAP YEAR BOOST COUNTY'S MARRIAGE LIST? What will Leap Year—1032—do to the county's annual crop of newly-weds? This is a fair question, even if it can be asked only every fourth year. Dan Cupid, best-known "perpetual youth" in existence, ground his darts a little finer, winked artfully at old Man Depression, and rang up a total of 3550 marriages in 1931—just 119 more than he achieved in 1930, which claimed 3531. County Clerk J. M. Backs admittedly is non-plussed. This boy Dan has been cutting some rather odd capers, and is as mysterious as the economic situation. While romances are far from being matter-of-fact, the annual figures on marriages are. And, generally, when there's something unusual in the total there's a reason. For instance, when the three-day filing of intention to wed law went into effect in 1928 the marriage figures for the county slumped from 4587 in 1927, to the low of 3548. The reason, in this case, was that hurry-ups scurried across the border to Tijuana, Yuma or Reno. Then in 1929 when stocks went sky-high, marriages boomed likewise—for the new law period. Clerk Backs figures 3869 couples promised to love and obey." Again, in 1930 there's a reason for the decline to 3531 for there was a more decided decline in prosperity. But in 1931 the only evident reason for growth is that "two can live as cheaply as one." So Clerk Backs and Orange county folk wonder if the girls will be successful in advancing such an argument in their "his" 366-year Attempts to Kill Youth Are Puzzle Elmer Mang Carries Gun as Result of Three Shots Fired at Him Recently "On the spot," three times in last few weeks, Elmer Mang was enroute to Anaheim from Fullerton and the other as he was putting his car in the garage at home has been found by Chief of Police James S. Bouldin. For the past week Chief Bouldin has been interviewing relatives and intimate acquaintances of the young man, but has been unable to discover a reason why he should be attacked in that manner. However, neighbors heard the shots, Mang's father was on the porch and saw the flash of a shot leaving a rifle, and residents along Highland avenue, Fullerton, where he third shot was fired, heard it shaking a car bears evidence of the firing, which was done with intention to kill because all three shots narrowly missed the driver's head. Two More Shots On the evening of December 30, as Mang drove his car into his garage at 3:00 o'clock, a shot rang out. Mang's father saw the flash, and a neighbor woman walking down the sidewalk saw a man run and jump into a car with two other men, and quickly drive away. Last Friday evening Mang was coming home from Fullerton when he was Special Session Up to Governor Ted Craig Says Water Conservation Group to Report in Six Weeks If Governor James Rolph Jr., believes that sufficient relief of unemployed in California will result from calling a proposed special session, members of the state legislature will have no objection to attending. In substance, this is the attitude of Assemblyman Ted Craig of Brea. Agitation for a special session is being carried on by State Senator George W. Rochester of Los Angeles who, it is believed, is attempting to pave the way to election as congressman from California. Assemblyman Craig's attitude is that the chief executive of the state is in a position to know the unemployment conditions, and should, if such conditions warrant, call the session. Unless sufficient good can be accomplished, it would be unwise to call the session because of the state expense. Craig, committeeman on the state water conservation survey, states that his group will have its report ready in about six weeks. This report may justify calling a special session, but from present indications, hardly would warrant it, unless a majority was secured in order to assure passage, before the bill was submitted. Iodine Plant Looms at Huntington Beach Just how much iodine is contained in the water pumped from independent oil company wells in the Huntington Beach district will determine the amount of the contract between the General Salt company and the oil operators which looms as the biggest development of the meeting to be held January 12. Preliminary negotiations led to appointment of chemists and engineers On the evening of December 30, as Mang drove his car into his garage at 4:30 o'clock, a shot rang out. Mang's father saw the flash, and a neighbor woman walking down the sidewalk saw a man run and jump into a car with two other men, and quickly drive away. Last Friday evening Mang was coming home from Fullerton when he was fired at the same time as he made the boulevard stop at Orangethorpe and Harvard. He immediately turned about and gave chase. He pursued it down Orangethorpe to Highland, then down Highland to Fullerton where he lost the car. In the case, somebody in the car ahead turned around and fired a third shot. Both these shots hit the car and narrowly missed Mang. 215 Attend "Ladies' Night" Peace Meet "Ladies' night" of the Orange County Peace Officers' association, which held its monthly meeting at Santa Ana Wednesday evening, was observed with an elaborate program and attended by 215 peace officers, city officials and their "better halves" and sweethearts. During the course of the banquet, President James S. Bouldin, chief of police of Anaheim, called the meeting to order and turned the gavel over to Mayor Knox of Santa Ana, who gave the address of welcome. He was followed by Tostmaster B. Z. McKinnney, who introduced District Attorney Sam Collins, Judge Allen, Homer Ames and other officials, and called for an elaborate musical, dancing and crystal reading program. De Molays to Induct Officers January 11 The following officers will be indicted by the Templar chapter, Order of De Molay, January 11, when Emil Clarkmeyer becomes past master councillor: Master councillor, James Stewart; senior councillor, Roland Wood; junior councillor, Bill Sylvester; ser or deacon, Don Galser; Junior deacon, Earl Launder; senior steward, Carlton Russell; junior eteward, George Brenner; marshal, Stark Van Wagoner; chapman, Russell Fitzpatrick; standard bearer, Harold Bentson; sentinel, Arthur Sanders; and the seven preceptors, first Roy Kirk, second Charles Comstock, third George Chrle, fourth Harvey Gerth, fifth Ialph McNurlin, sixth Gordon Minder, seventh Glenn Kirk, and the scribe andreasurer, Bill Puffer and Louis Bremer respectively. Local Party Attends Just how much lodine is contained in the water pumped from independent oil company wells in the Huntington Beach district will determine the amount of the contract between the General Salt company and the oil operators which looms as the biggest development of the meeting to be held January 12. Preliminary negotiations led to appointment of chemists and engineers to make a complete study of the project, beginning January 5. Results of this survey will be submitted next Tuesday, and if they warrant, and economic terms can be arranged, the General Salt company will contract for all the water containing lodine, for the purpose of extracting it in commercial quantities. Water in the Huntington Beach area contains about 30 percent more lodine than in most other oil fields. It is stated. If successful, the lodine plant at Huntington Beach may become one of the largest in the country. Four New Faces Seen At Union High Four new faces were noted by Anaheim Union high school teachers Monday as students returned to their classes following the Christmas vacation. This brought total enrollment to 855 students. Another increase is expected at the beginning of the second semester. Reports on grammar school enrollment were not completed this week; but will be available soon. FACES TRIAL FEBRUARY 4 Frank Buzzie, 35, who was arrested in connection with theft of chickens valued at $63 from Niles W. Fiscus and J. H. Daughterty at Vermont and Palm streets, will face preliminary hearing on charges of grand theft February 4. He was arraigned before Judge Charles Kuchel Tuesday. Don Gaiser; Junior deacon, Earl Launder; senior steward, Carlton Russell; junior eteward, George Brenner; marshal, Stark Van Wagoner; chapman, Russell Fitzpatrick; standard bearer, Harold Bentson; sentinel, Arthur Sanfers; and the seven preceptors, first Rev. Kirk, second, Charles Comstock, third, George Chrle, fourth, Harvey Gerth, fifth, Ralph McNurlin, sixth, Gordon Minder, seventh, Glenn Kirk, and the scribe andreasurer, Bill Puffer and Louis Bremer respectively. Local Party Attends "Secla" Meet Friday Rev. H. L. Thatcher, Floyd Thatcher, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Walshall will attend the "Secla" rally to be held at Norwalk Friday evening in the Woman's clubhouse. The local party will represent the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church South, at the district rally of the Southern California Epworth League association. Hunziker Again is G. Lutheran Chief Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker again heads as president of the Grace Lutheran church as a result of the annual business meeting which was held at the church just previous to special midnight services New Year's eve. Other officers elected are: E. E. Helinze, recording secretary; Fred Grimm, elder; Otto Miller, deacon; Otto Idso, trustee; Forrest Lee, finance secretary; Albert Heinze, general treasurer; William Schwelss, Werner Schweiss, Emil Martins and Raymond Grimm, usherers; Elizabeth Hunziker, organist; William Scheming, sexton; Mrs. William Schwelss and William Schemming, Sunday school board members. Report on progress of the church included notation by Rev. Hunziker that 46 new members, 25 adults and 2 children, had been inducted, and that the church had become self-supporting.