anaheim-gazette 1932-01-28

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXII Plan Speeding Up of County Mails Propose Picking Up Mails by Truck From Westbound Trains at Fullerton Whether or not Anaheim and other Orange county cities will receive mail from the east from 5 to 48 hours earlier than usual is squarely up to postoffice department officials in Washington, D.C. This was revealed this week following approval of Chief Clerk Moore of Los Angeles of the proposed plan to drop Orange county mail from westbound trains at Fullerton instead of taking it into Los Angeles to be rerouted and sent back on the San Diego train. A truck, costing about $50 a month, would pick up this mail at Fullerton and deliver it promptly to Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, and all other cities and towns. Await Official Verdict Plans for saving of from five hours to two days in delivery time were worked out by postmasters in Orange county and submitted to Chief Clerk Moore of Los Angeles last week. Postmaster J. H. Whitaker of Anaheim was one of the leading lights in working out the plan. Acceptance of the plan is not looked for before one month, and possibly will Await Official Verdict Plans for saving of five hours to two days in delivery time were worked out by postmasters in Orange county and submitted to Chief Clerk Moore of Los Angeles last week. Postmaster J. H. Whitaker of Anaheim was one of the leading lights in working out the plan. Acceptance of the plan is not looked for before one month, and possibly will require two or three months. However, the item of expense may block the move, it was revealed, since the department looks with disfavor upon additional outlays at this time. The plan, Postmaster Whitaker points out, particularly would speed up delivery of mails for Saturday. As it is now, mail must reach Los Angeles in time to be sent out with the Saturday morning delivery, while under the new plan, it would be picked up at 6 o'clock Saturday and delivered the same day, instead of having to be held until Monday as at present. Odd Fellows Attend Whittier 3rd Degree Members of the Anaheim I. O. O. F. will attend as a delegation the third degree rites to be given by the Whittier lodge at its own quarters Monday evening; for a large class of candidates from Long Beach according to announcement this week by Secretary Harold Bircher. The local meeting Tuesday evening featured the conferring of a third degree, with a large delegation from Orange present. Special oldtime music was furnished by Violinist Henry Bladeholder, accompanied by Guitarist Ray Long. 3 Brotherhoods of Anaheim May Unite If the suggestion adopted at the Brotherhood and Men's Forum meeting of the White Temple Methodist church late last week wins favor, with other Methodist men's groups in the city, the brotherhoods of three churches will unite under one banner. President Paul H. Demarre named Perry Mathis and Lloyd Nichols to serve on a committee with him to see representatives of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church, South, and the German M. E. church, to see if such con- Edison Planning $330,000 Budget Payroll of $110,000, Expansion and Maintenance of $220,000 Provided for 1932 Expenditure of $330,000 will be made by the Southern California Edison company, Ltd., this year according to the announcement today of R. E. Bacon, district manager. A total of $220,000 will be expended for the building up of distribution lines and substations and other expansion of the company's service facilities in the district. Payroll funds amounting, to $110,000 will be distributed in the district during 1932. New domestic, industrial and agricultural business amounting to approximately 180,000 horsepower is anticipated by the company for this year from present consumers as well as the 17,000 new consumers who are expected to apply for service during the 12 months. The extensions and reinforcements to be made in this district during the year are planned to care for the district's share of this anticipated new load. Anaheim Included The program of new work to be done in this district, in addition to the general distribution system reinforcements and extensions, includes the addition of approximately 7,325 horsepower of new service capacity in the local substations. Principal substation improvements are to be made at the Katella substation. The local, or Santa Ana, district in- JAMES SLEEPER AIMS BRICK AT HIS AC County Assessor James the warpath again. Aiming his verbal brigantion City Councilman the county official says, cusations appearing signature in the Fullerton of January 20. "There is a little hail of men that want to bosses of the county, a nothing to injure any they cannot control." The article was termed screen thrown up behind ton's councilman wants its own assessing. Sleep drop in recognized value percent slash in assess saving taxpayers $852,1. Opponents of the asses not Sleeper, but the coul should receive credit for the taxpayers, since the ones who make the article hinted that Sleeper slash of 10 or 20 percet. If the suggestion adopted at the Brotherhood and Men's Forum meeting of the White Temple Methodist church late last week wins favor with other Methodist men's groups in the city, the brotherhoods of three churches will unite under one banner. President Paul H. Demarre named Perry Mathis and Lloyd Nichols to serve on a committee with him to see representatives of the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church, South, and the German M. E. church, to see if such consolidation of forces will be considered. Take Away The Mask Mind reading is an entertaining trick—but you want more than Houdini stunts for your store. Take away the mask of secrecy about your merchandise by advertising in the Gazette, the most dependable way of letting the public see your store news. Anaheim Gazette The program of new work to be done in this district, in addition to the general distribution system reinforcements and extensions, includes the addition of approximately 7,325 horsepower of new service capacity in the local substations. Principal substation improvements are to be made at the Katella substation. The local, or Santa Ana, district includes Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin, Anaheim, El Madena, Olive, Stanton and Villa Park. This district, Mr. Bacon said, is one of the fastest growing areas on the entire Edison system, and during the year just ended contributed materially to the growth recorded by the company. Each community of this district, where the Edison company program of expansion has been continuous over a long period of years, is tied in closely with all other sections of the Edison system and with all the company's facilities for the transmission and distribution of electric energy. The company this year will spend a construction budget of $1,397,000 throughout its territory in Southern and Central California. More than 50 percent of the capital expenditures will be for distribution line extensions and substation improvements, the balance of the total being used for other betterments of general character. $100,000 Widening Starts at Laguna Widening of the Coast highway project through Laguna Beach to 100 feet was under this week as steam shovels began huge excavations. The project which includes removal of Laguna water lines from wells in the Santa Ana basin, will cost about $100,000 and when completed will afford a highway from 80 to 100 feet wide from Long Beach to the San Diego county line. MORE ROAD WORK Allocations amounting to $879,000 for state highway projects in eight counties have been voted by the state highway commission. Unemployment relief outhout the county reception by various men in dire need of work to exchange their service of life." Of paramount importance the local relief plan on Elliott and of which seemed to be working vantage of everybody than 136 merchants h Elliott reported to the Tuesday evening, and that the plan might be successfully to include a g men. Up to Tuesday even had issued in the neigh in certificates, which w AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, January 28, 1932 By Albert T. Reid Charles Leudke's Death is Mourned Pioneer Arrived Shortly After Founding of Colony; Well-Known Throughtout County Ploneers in particular, and residents in general, of Anaheim and vicinity this week paid tribute to the memory of Charles Leudke, who arrived here only a few years after the first colonists had organized what is now the Anaheim Union Water company and began cultivating vineyards. Mr. Luedke died Friday morning at the age of 74 at his ranch on Placentia avenue. Funeral services under the direction of Rev. Thomas H. Walker of the First Presbyterian church were held from the Backe, Terry & Campbell chapel Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, following which private cremation rites were held in Los Angeles. Prominent Pioneer The pioneer arrived in Anaheim in 1864. He was born in Germany, but came to this country soon after the colony founding this city was formed and as a boy went to the original Anaheim school which was located on Oak street, between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. Mr. Luedke has been prominent in early affairs of the community and is well known throughout the county by early settlers. JAMES SLEEPER AIMS BRICKBAT AT HIS ACCUSER County Assessor James Sleeper is on the warpath again. Alming his verbal brickbats at Fullerton City Councilman W. B. Potter, the county official says, in reply to accusations appearing over Potter's signature in the Fullerton News-Tribune of January 20. "There is a little handpicked group of men that want to be the political bosses of the county, and will stop at nothing to injure any man or group they cannot control." The article was termed a smoke screen thrown up behind which Fullerton's councilman wants the city to do its own assessing. Sleeper states that drop in recognized values caused a 10 percent slash in assessments in 1930, saving taxpayers $852,131.17. Opponents of the assessor claim that not Sleeper, but the county supervisors should receive credit for the saving to the taxpayers, since the supervisors are the ones who make the rates. The article hinted that Sleeper plans another slash of 10 or 20 percent for 1932. Veterans Receive $80,000 Exemptions World war veterans numbering 175 received exemptions of $80,000 in asses- Three Anaheimians Get Scout Honors Scoutmasters Earl Fulfer and Ed Bruns and Scout Peck Receive Palms Earl Fulfer and Ed. Bruns, Anaheim Scoutmasters, and Kenneth Peck, Anaheim Boy Scout, this week boasted the award of palms presented them at the annual meeting of the Orange County Council, held Monday evening at the First Methodist Church, in Fullerton. President M. B. Wellington of Santa Ana presided. Besides awards to the local men, the highest award in Scouting, a silver beaver badge, was presented to C. R. Allen of Fullerton in recognition of 12 years of untiring efforts in this county. Eagle badges were given to Russell Abbey, troop 29; Stewart Wasson, troop 30, Norman Caldwell, troop 20, and Kennet Potts, troop 1. Wellington and Harrison White, county executive, received recognition of their services. Elmer Steffenson of Santa Ana was elected president of the county council. Oscar Kirkham of Salt Lake City, recognized as one of the best known Scouters, spoke on the Scout movement and its growth to include 20,000,000 members, from nearly every nation in the world. Huntington Beach Gets $250.00 Easement Prominent Pioneer The pioneer arrived in Anaheim in 1864. He was born in Germany, but came to this country soon after the colony founding this city was formed and as a boy went to the original Anaheim school which was located on Oak street, between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. Mr. Luedke has been prominent in early affairs of the community and is well known throughout the county by early settlers. He is survived by a brother, John R. Leudke of Ocean Beach, near San Diego; two nephews, Dr. John Boege and City Treasurer Charles Boege of Anaheim. The deceased wa sthe brother of the late Mrs. T. J. F. Boege, who was the mother of Dr. John and Charles Boege. Professional Women Hear 2 Good Speakers Two well known speakers were to address the Business and Professional Woman's club members at their meeting Thursday evening at the Elks clubhouse. Mary Ethel Eddy, state social and relation chairman of the Business and Professional Woman's Federation secretary of the California state industrial and accident commission, was to speak on the federation, explaining its purpose and ideals, and showing to what extent it is living up to its opportunities. Suc Probst, president of the Business Women's Legislative Council of California, was to address the group on the work of that group. President Retta Schweiss was to preside, while Music Committee Chairman Kate McCullah was to provide musical program. The speakers' program was arranged by Clara Mork. 5 Members Scout Troop 74 Receive Recognition Five members of Scout Troop 74. Scoutmaster Carl Schwelss, went up for various honors at the meeting Thursday evening at the Legion hall of the court of honor. After a pot-luck dinner the following members of the troop received the recognition given after their name: Bill Turner, first class; Jack Leigh, two merit badges; Howard Lukins, two merit badges; Douglas Martin and Ora Miner, tenderfoot rankings. Install Mrs. Betzsold Photograph President Veterans Receive $80,000 Exemptions World war veteran numbering 175 received exemptions of $80,000 in assessed valuation, one third on real property and the remainder on personal property. In the city of Anaheim during the past year. These figures, taken from records of Assessor Harry Jayne also show that 12 veterans are purchasing property under the veterans' welfare board, which retains title to the property until paid for in full by the veteran. Such property is not taxable until deeded to the ex-service man. Many veterans, Jayne revealed, are not eligible to receive exemptions because they haven't resided in the state for one year. Huntington Beach Gets $250,000 Easement When Judge J. Beaumont signs the compromise document between the municipality of Huntington Beach and the Standard Oil company and the Pacific Electric company, the beach city will become owner of a perpetual easement of the beach from Main street to the cast city limits, approximately 3000 feet of frontage valued one year ago at $250,000. Trial of the case in which the city sought the property and the oil company wanted mineral rights came up before Judge Beaumont in San Diego but before decision was reached the contestants reached a compromise the city getting about one-half the property it sought. Install Mrs. Betzsold Photograph President Mrs. Mary Betzsold of Anaheim will be installed as president of the Southern California Photographers' association Friday evening when the organization meets at the Highway Tea Gardens. Mrs. Betzsold plans to attend the Master Photo Finishers convention to be held at Los Angeles, February 5 and 6. T. STEPHENSON RE-APPOINTED Terry Stephenson, well known former editor of the Santa Ana Register and for eight years postmaster of Santa Ana, this week awaited formal senate confirmation of his appointment for a third term by President Hoover. Unemployment Relief Plans Receive Consideration by Council, Anaheim Relief Board, and the County Unemployment relief measures throughout the county received first consideration by various official groups this week as steps were taken to give men in dire need of work an opportunity to exchange their services for "the staff of life." Of paramount importance in Anaheim, the local relief plan originated by Joe Elliott and of which he is chairman seemed to be working out to the advantage of everybody concerned. More than 136 merchants have signed Mr. Elliott reported to the city council Tuesday evening, and indications are that the plan might be extended successfully to include a great many more men. Up to Tuesday evening the board had issued in the neighborhood of $400 in certificates, which were finding their way through the trade channels of the city, where they received their regular 4 percent discounts, thus after 25 such transactions they would be redeemed for cash by Finance Chairman Ross Phegley of the Anaheim First National bank. Defers For Week City council Tuesday evening decided to wait another week before awarding bids on conduit material for another week. The material will be used in building conduits from the municipal plant on South Los Angeles street to the alley north of Center street, a project which will keep employment of the city up to the standard it has set itself in an effort to relieve unemployment. The council also voted to wait another week before getting upon further assistance to the Anaheim relief plan. Various opinions were expressed at the meeting Monday evening for informal discussion between a group of business men and the county board of supervisors, at a luncheon held at the county hospital. Banker A. J. Quickshank proposed some ten-year bonds to be used for unemployment relief work, but others present doubted whether such bonds would carry in view of present financial conditions. Chairman John C. Mitchell of the board of supervisors presided. He stated that available funds would permit the county to carry on its present unemployment relief program for another five weeks. No specific recommendations were forthcoming from the gathering. ZETTE Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET Number 17 ROARING LIONS LIONIZE PIANIST OVER WED DATE Mere man is trying his method of "love by committee" on Dan Cupid. And the result of the effort will be known this Friday noon when Anaheim Lions gather at their Elks clubhouse den for their weekly roar. Whether or not there'll be a depression in Cupid's market similar to the economic one following "government by committee" a few years ago, is what the Roaring Lions will know after Committeeman Roy Mendoza, Bill Payne and S. F. Hilgenfeld make known their choice of date for the coming marriage of Miss Hazel Filler, Lions club pianist. It's this way: Miss Filler has kept date of her impending marriage a secret from the Lions club. Persistently and consistently the club members have roared for a date, and just as consistently and persistently she has refused. So President Clyde Cromer, who presides at the meeting last week, named the committee and pledged it to find out, or suggest a date. Hence the odd duty. Big Bicentennial Program Planned Tax Rate May Go Skyward for '32 Increase Looms as Tentative Road Budget Submitted to Supervisors Will Orange county's tax rate be increased this year? This pertinent question probably must be answered in the affirmative, if indications from tentative road budgets submitted Tuesday to the board of supervisors are a criterion of general governmental expenditures. Although "hewed" to the extent of leaving out now construction altogether, the road budget requirements for the coming year are approximately $85,000 above estimated income. And this figure doesn't include $153,678 for desirable new construction. Stresses Needs Present obligations in form of bond money and interest maintenance and other expenditures of this nature will run the department "in the red" unless governmental expenses are prepared still further. Of course, the figures are based upon an estimated base of 10 percent in assessed valuation; a figure which many believe conservative in view of generally decreased valuations. The road budget was submitted by Assistant Highway Superintendent Arthur Beard, who stated that the budget has been brought down to the minimum. Big Bicentennial Program Planned Postmaster Whitaker Appoints Committees to Handle Half-Holiday Fete Anaheim's initial part in the national observance of the George Washington bicentennial will be a half-holiday, February 22, with a free picnic and entertainment marked by patriotic observances to be held at the city park. Details for the celebration were worked out by the executive group headed by Postmaster J. H. Whitaker, who early this week rounded out membership appointments to various committees. After the community picnic, the school children will form en mass, while patriotic demonstrations are being planned. On the executive group are, besides Postmaster Whitaker; Mayor L. E. Miller, Ernest Ganahl, George W. Rold and Harry Horn. Other committees: Program, Chairman M. A. Gauer, Mrs. Kate E. McCullah, Major D. M. Healy and James Heffron; Decorations, Chairman Dr. H. C. Wilhelm, R. Schenck, Glen A. Peck and Glen Fry; Picnic, Chairman Walter Koehler; Publicity, Floyd McCracken; City Manager John W. Price, Art Shipkey, Dr. H. C. Wilhelm, Ernest Dubois and R. E. Campbell will act as aides and marshals for the parade, Samuel E. Loose will direct school drills, and Scout Commissioner Vernon Cruzen and Miss Ada Lou Wilcox will direct the Boy and Girl Scouts, respectively. 400 Anaheimians Fail to Respond More than 400 Anaheimians have failed to return either their Christmas Seals or their dollar in payment of them, according to word received here this week. Total receipts for the seals to date show $1205., or about $200 more than last year. Harold Hushman is Mourned by Friends Present obligations in the form of bond money and interest maintenance and other expenditures of this nature will run the department "in the red" unless governmental expense are parred still further. Of course, the shares are based upon an estimated grade of 10 percent in assessed valuation, a figure which many believe conservative in view of generally decreased valuations. The road budget was submitted by Assistant Highway Superintendent Arthur Beard, who stated that the budget has been brought down to the minimum in anticipation of lack of revenue under present tax laws. Deduction of fixed charges for interest and bonds and commitments for aid to cities and Ortega highway will eat up the normal receipts from the state gasoline tax. Beard stressed need of maintaining the revolving fund of $40,000, and the desirability of building up the reserve bridge fund, which was depleted this year to hold taxes down. Total expenditures for the four real districts is placed at $375,022.46. Von KleinSmid / HI Address Ebelt Club Preparations for one of the largest meetings held this year by the Anaheim Ebelt club were underway this week for next Monday when Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the University of Southern California for the past decade, will speak on "Americas Way Out." Program Chairman Mrs. Leonard Evans states the meeting will be open to the public at 2:45 o'clock. Lungeon will start at 12:45; to be followed by a business session. Dr. von KleinSmid's talk will be preceded by a musical program. Western Oil Subsidiary Leases Industrial Acre H. H. Schmidt, who first leased an acre of ground in the Community Industrial Land Company site north of the city, has leased the property, together with oil tanks and pumps, to the Rockwell-McDonald Oil company, a subsidiary of the Western Oil company, Secretary George Reid of the Anaheim chamber of commerce revealed this week. Grand Jury Session Costs County $5,123 Orange county's grand jury this year cost $5,123.45, according to expense report filed with Superior Judge H. G. More than 400 Anaheimians have failed to return either their Christmas Seals or their dollar in payment of them, according to word received here this week. Total receipts for the seals to date show $1205., or about $200 more than last year. Harold Hushman is Mourned by Friends Scores of friends and many relatives of Harold D. Hushman, 24, who died Sunday morning following an extended illness, this week mourned the passing of one of the prominent young business men of Anaheim. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with Rev. C. C. Root officiating, and Rev. Thomas H. Walker assisting. Burial followed at the Loma Vista cemetery. Mr. Hushman, who had been engaged in automotive electrical work on West Center street for several years, is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hushman, of 1012 West Broadway; and two brothers, John F. and Floyd E. Hushman. He was a member of the 20-30 club, which paid tribute to him at its regular Monday evening meeting. South Dakotans Hold Picnic Reunion Jan. 31 The South Dakota picnic-reunion this year will be held Sunday, January 31, at Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles under the auspices of the South Dakota State Society, according to announcement by President Carpenter. Frank F. Merrihan, lieutenant-governor of California will deliver the main address. All former residents of the state are urged to attend and meet old "home town" friends. WATCHING DRIED FRUIT LABELS Dudley Moulton director of the state department of agriculture, has issued a warning to county agricultural commissioners and state inspectors to guard against the sale of deceptively packed or mislabeled dried fruits by retailers or peddlers. Grand Jury Session Costs County $5,123 Orange county's grand jury this year cost $5,123.45, according to expense report filed with Superior Judge H. G. Ames. Mileage and services of grand jurors cost $2,012.30; auditing experts cost $2,985; reporter's services, $51.86; stenographic services, $39.83; copying report, $5. Previous grand jury sessions cost: 1931, $4,603.30; 1930, $5,109.56; 1929, $4,531.94; 1928, $7,933.78. AWAIT CONTRACT SIGNING Signing of contracts, following award of bid for the Charles W. Bowers Memorial museum of Santa Ana, was all that prevented Contractor William Rohrbacher's men from starting work this week on the $54,080 construction job. Rohrbacher's bid was low of seven submitted and was approved by the Santa Ana council last week.