anaheim-gazette 1932-02-11

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUME LXII Rename School to Honor Washington Central to be Known as George Washington After Feb. 22 Bicentennial Fete Renaming of Central school as George Washington school will constitute one of the most sincere tributes of Anaheim during the George Washington bicentennial celebration to the revered leader who stands "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country." Plans for the renaming of the oldest school in the city, located at Emily and Chartres streets, in honor of the "father of our country" were being rushed to completion this week by Principal Volney O. Elliott, following action of the board of education Friday afternoon in approving the petition submitted by Mrs. H. H. Hickman, president of the Central P.-T. A.; Mrs. Paxton Lyle, vice-president; Mrs. E. L. Henderson, secretary; and Principal Elliott. The petition cited 87 members of the organization as favoring the name change, with 21 registering opposition. Plans Tentative Tentative arrangements called for the change of name ceremony to be held February 22, preliminary to dismissal of the school children to take part in celebrations at the city park. Gold letters marking the new name at that noon in approving the petition submitted by Mrs. H. H. Hickman, president of the Central P.-T. A.; Mrs. Paxton Lyle, vice-president; Mrs. E. L. Henderson, secretary; and Principal Ellott. The petition cited 87 members of the organization as favoring the name change, with 21 registering opposition. Plans Tentative Tentative arrangements called for the change of name ceremony to be held February 22, preliminary to dismissal of the school children to take part in celebrations at the city park. Gold letters marking the new name at that time will be put in place, with appropriate ritual, with officials and school children taking part. Ernest Ganahl, member of the bicentennial executive committee for this city on February 2 first suggested changing the name of the school to honor George Washington. The suggestion struck immediate response. This is but one of the many ceremonies planned for the bicentennial. Postmaster J. H. Whitaker, general chairman of the celebration, states. Next meeting of the executive committee will be held Monday evening at the city hall to complete final details for the opening celebration February 22. Dorcas Society Holds Progressive Dinner Thirty members of the Dorcas society (Home Missfone) the Wesley Methodist church, South, held a progressive dinner Tuesday evening, funds from which went to the home missionary work of the church. The group first went to the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Thatcher where soup was served. Then it met at the home of Mrs. Baus on North Olive where the main course was secured, then to Mrs. George Findley's for salad, and lastly to the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Walthall for desert. A program followed at the Walthall home, with Mrs. Leah Pemberton in charge. Ed. Nomis' Relatives Here Await Funeral Arriving in Southern California to attend the funeral of Ed Nomis, well known movie stunt flier who was killed in a sham "dog fight" being filmed last Friday at Van Nuys by the Paranount studios, M. E. Simon, brother, and the flier's mother, this week stayed at the home of Rev. V. K. Ledbetter, pastor of Anaheim's Calvary Baptist church. Funeral for Mr. Nomis (name spelled backward) was held in Los Angeles Thursday. Baptists Stress Home Missions 150 Members of Santa Ana Valley Group Attend Local Conference Approximately 150 members of the Santa Ana Valley Baptist association who met for their annual mid-winter conference at the Anahelm Calvary Baptist church Tuesday, following a parade through the city featuring a covered wagon which followed the trail of missionaries from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast in the last 100 years, this week returned to their homes convinced that home missionary work offers many opportunities for service. Rev. Petzoldt, missionary to the Crow Indians since 1903, pointed out the difference in attitude toward Indians in the last 25 years. He said that Vieg president Curtis a quarter of a century ago couldn't have been elected to his high office, that his achievement under favorable conditions is illustrative of what Indians can do. Other speakers included Rev. W. E. Woodbury, who stressed the need of all church members becoming active workers; Dr. W. H. Lesile, Dr. Otto S. Russell, Dr. George D. Knight, Mrs. C. L. Custer, and Mattison B. Jones, president of the Northern Baptist convention, who spoke on "Facing Today's Frontiers." Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, pastor of the host church, welcomed the visiting delegates who paid special honor to the centennial celebration of the home missionaries. Police Fear Count Money in Sugar Intest Certain Money as Hoarders of first, they are "give make a specialty drawals from bank and taxation under P. Weisel El Head of O. E. Steward President, B. C.F.G.E.Rep P. J. Weisel, who was man during the organate Central Orange Co exchange, this week as president, following Monday at the Anah association, at which was permanently organized Other officers elected Steward, vice-president California Fruit presentative; J. R. Skip Offices will be open Sam Kraemer building man, general manager to arrive here February neapolis, Kirchman w Arriving in Southern California to attend the funeral of Ed Nomis, well known movie stunt filer who was killed in a sham "dog fight" being filmed last Friday at Van Nuys by the Paramount studios, M. E. Simon, brother, and the filer's mother, this week stayed at the home of Rev. V. K. Ledbetter, pastor of Anaheim's Calvary Baptist church. Funeral for Mr. Nomis (name spelled backwards) was held in Los Angeles Thursday. Emisaries of Good Will That intangible factor of business, goodwill, deserves your most considerate care, Mr. Merchant. You can replace the stock on your shelves; you can rent another location; or you can stage a sale. But you cannot carry on a steady business at a reasonable profit without GOODWILL. Goodwill is only one of the things Gazette advertising builds for you. The other benefits are more tangible. Anaheim Gazette Phone 2414 Funeral Services on Friday for O. Morean Funeral services for Oscar Morean, 62, Anaheim city employee who died Monday, will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. from the Backs, Terry and Campbell funeral chapel, with Rev. Thomas H. Walker, Presbyterian church pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Loma Vista City employees will act as pall-bearers. Mr. Morean was an employee of the city for many years. He died at his home on Melrose street. Department Incomes in January are $285 Revenue for the city from three departments was reported to the city council at Tuesday night's meeting. Building Inspector R. Nyboe reported $51.15 taken in on building permits with a valuation of $9395; V. W. Hannum, city electrician, stated fees collected by his department totalled $29.80; business licenses brought in $202.80, and one dog license, $2., making a total income of $285.75. FUNERAL SERVICES THURSDAY Services for Barbara F. McGinnis, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. McGinnis of Coronado road, were held Thursday morning from the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel. Rev. H. G. Schmelzzer, Zlon Lutheran church pastor, officiated, with interment following at the Anaheim Cemetery. The little girl died Tuesday at her home. Woodbury, who stressed the need of all church members becoming active workers; Dr. W. H. Leslie, Dr. Otto S. Russell, Dr. George D. Knight, Mrs. C. L. Custer, and Mattison B. Jones, president of the Northern Baptist convention, who spoke on "Facing Today's Frontiers." Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, pastor of the host church, welcomed the visiting delegates who paid special honor to the centennial celebration of the home missionaries. Local Politics Color as The political bug's creasing in number here is becoming more as national and local the forefront. Hoover and Curtis their willingness to mates again on the Franklin D. Roosevelt Ritchie, and a few the "Hee Haw! I'm co-official slogan adopte of democrats" party the ring. Locally, the politician take on color last L. E. Miller said: "If the people see run, I am ready to do platform I would want that I will, if elected to lift the burden free don't want to make campaign promises after The only thing I'll my best." No sooner had Mr. nouncement of can himself on the Anahe reached the ears of two other prominent race for a similar Both Charles Mar entered the politics and both have served AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 11, 1932 Pledge By Albert T. Reid ent of the people, by for the people, perish from the earth." 3.12 Inches Rain Recorded Here Storm Brings Memories of Floods of Other Years; No Damage is Reported When Anaheim awoke Monday morning she put on her rubber boots and looshed about for two days in 3.12 inches of rain, the storm's total. Presence of so much water brought memories of previous floods in this district and brought rumors that possibly the Santa Ana river would break over its banks. But these were rumors and about 1500 second feet of water went down the river during the latter part of the storm Tuesday evening. Wednesday afternoon the river died down to respectable proportions. For two days, however, street gutters gushed plentifully, small streams developed in fields and along highways, and low orchards were covered with two and three inches of water. In some places, such as La Palma street in northern Anaheim, Coyote creek at Buena Park, and Harvard street in Fullerton were too full of water to pass through in automobiles, but no damage has been reported and little inconvenience to traffic resulted. Highways to all points were open for traffic, and at no time did the water reach threatening proportions, although engineers admit that had the rain continued for two more days at the rate it fell Monday and Tuesday floods. Police Fear Wave of Robberies as County Money Hoarders on Increase Money in Sugar Bowls Considered "Fair Game" by Thugs Who Infest Certain Areas; Assessor Sleeper Has Eye on Hidden Money as He Prepares Deputies for Spring Jobs. Hoarders of money this week faced two serious problems—first, they are "game" for residence and business robbers who make a specialty of districts where there have been heavy withdrawals from banks, and secondly, they are subject to assessment and taxation under the solvent credit clause of Assessor James Sleeper's instructions. P. Weisel Elected Head of Exchange O. E. Steward Named Vice-President, B. F. Chandler C. F. G. E. Representative P. J. Weisel, who was acting chairman during the organization period of the Central Orange County Citrus Fruit exchange, this week heads the group as president, following election held Monday at the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association, at which time the exchange was permanently organized. Other officers elected are: O. E. Steward, vice-president; B. F. Chandler, California Fruit Growers exchange representative; J. R. Skewis, alternate. Offices will be opened soon in the Sam Kraemer building for A. H. Kirchman, general manager, who is expected to arrive here February 23 from Minneapolis. Kirchman was elected during the preliminary organization gathering Police departments throughout the county have discussed the possibility of greater robberies. "Of course, there isn't much we can do in the way of preventing such robberies, excepting to do our best to catch the culprits as soon as such robbery is reported," Police Chief S. Bouldin stated. "We have talked over the danger of increased robberies. Everybody knows that what every robber wants, more than anything else, is cash. The second thing he likes is something he can convert into cash with the least possible delay and suspicion. Bonds and other securities fall in this clae." Face Problem Squarely "We mut face the problem squarely. Then crook, who specializes on entering peoples' homes for a livelihood, makes a study of one's psychological traits for the purpose of knowing about where valuables are kept. These hiding places are pretty well understood by the class of people who depend upon finding them for their loot, so it is safe to say that a good share of the cash withdrawn from financial institutions is subject to possible robbery." Local Political Complexion Taking on Color as 5 Aspirants Throw Hats in Ring The political bug's victims are increasing in number, and the atmosphere is becoming more and more tense as national and local issues come to the forefront. Hoover and Curtis have announced their willingness to appear as teammates again on the national ticket. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Al Smith, Gov. Ritchie, and a few other brethren of the "Hee Haw! I'm coming back" (semiliterary slogan adopted by a committee of democrats) party have their hats in the ring. Locally, the political complexion began to take on color last week when Mayor L. E. Miller said: "If the people seem to want me to run, I am ready to do my best. The only platform I would want to announce is that I will, if elected, continue to try to lift the burden from the taxpayer. I don't want to make promises. Usually campaign promises are not lived up to. The only thing I'll promise is to do my best." No sooner had Mayor Miller's announcement of candidacy to succeed himself on the Anaheim city council reached the ears of local voters, than two other prominent residents were in the race for a similar position. Both Charles Mann and John Cook entered the political arena Tuesday, and both have served on the city council. Mann was elected twice after his appointment in 1918; Cook served four years after his election in 1912, two of which he was president of the council. Friends of both men have entered their names in the race and were to meet Thursday evening, February 11. In Judge J. S. Howard's office where plans were scheduled to be drawn up for a permanent organization to promote the candidacy of the two men. Other candidates may appear after Thursday of this week, at which time filing of candidates will be accepted for the election to be held April 11. Councilman Jacob Lakeman, the other member whose term of office expires this spring, hasn't announced whether or not he again will be a candidate. Two candidates announced themselves for the office of city clerk. Both are former bank officials of this city. Charles E. Griffith, of 205 South Ohio street, who has been active in banking circles and the American Legion, joined the forces of candidates seeking office at the spring election. He wants to be city clerk. Arthur G. Porter, civic worker and financier, tossed his hat in the political arena Wednesday. He resides at 754 Zeyn street, is Kiwanis club past president, and member of the Toastmasters club. We must face the problem squarely. Th ecrook, who specializes on entering peoples' homes for a livelihood, makes a study of one's psychological traits for the purpose of knowing about where valuables are kept. These hiding places are pretty well understood by the class of people who depend upon finding them for their loot, so it is safe to say that a good share of the cash withdrawn from financial institutions is subject to possible robbery." (Continued on page 8) Pioneers Registering for Skating Excursion Members of the Anaheim Pioneer club this week were busy registering at the "T" building for a skating party to be held Saturday at Long Beach. The boys leave Anaheim at 9 a.m. Saturday, taking their own lunches. Secretary Conrad Jongewaard estimates total expense per boy will be a dime. The party will return early Saturday afternoon. Theft of Purse is Reported to Police Police this week kept on the lookout for a black leather purse belonging to Mrs. E. Marshall of 128 South Kroeger street. The purse containing about one dollar in coins, two fountain pens and a doctor's prescription was reported stolen from the Anaheim library lobby Saturday evening. POLICE CAR DAMAGED The "traffic Ford" of the Anaheim police department was slightly damaged Sunday afternoon when Officer Faye Barnett, chasing another car for traffic violation, crashed into the rear of a machine turning left, the driver of which failed to signal. ISSUE BUILDING PERMIT Building Inspector R. Nyhoe Wednesday issued a permit to repair damage done to an empty building at 604 South Palm street. Fire damaged the property last week. Repairs to the building, which is owned by G. H. Swaine will cost $300 according to A. V. Van Tyle contractor. Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET Numbe: 19 Two-to-one Lead Held by County Republicans If Orange county residents vote next November as they are registering, President Hoover will receive more than a two-to-one poll. County Clerk J. M. Backs' figures under the new permanent registration law in effect January 1 show: Total, 36,672 registrations, divided as follows: Republican, 23,933; Democrats, 11,165; declining to state party, 936; prohibition, 321; socialist, 208; non-partisan, 62; independents, 32; progressives, 15. Cut-Rate Barbers Are Threatened Five Anaheim Shops Receive un-American Letters; Officials Fight Move Attempts by unknown person or persons signing as "A F and A 666 RED" to intimidate five cut rate barber shops in Anaheim and other shops in other cities of Orange county this week received attention of Sheriff Logan Jackson, District Attorney Sam L. Collins, and Anaheim's Chief of Police James S. Bouldin. All law-enforcement agencies of the county promptly enlisted in the drive against what appears to be another attack. Missionary Group Meets on Friday "World Day of Prayer" Program Announced by Mrs. S. Loose Program for the "World Day of Prayer" for the Federated Missionary Society of Anaheim, which will be held at the Weesley Methodist Episcopal church, South, beginning Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, was announced by Mrs. Samuel Loose Wednesday. The Federated Missionary Society, representing all Protestant churches of the community, invites all members and all persons interested in the missionary work, to attend the prayer day services. Dr. Wallace J. Anderson of Soil, Korea will give the principal address in the afternoon. He has been with the Pierson Memorial Institute of Soil, and secretary of the National Christian Endeavor Union of Central Korea. Evening Program Rev. H. L. Thatcher of the Wesley Church will give invocation. Mrs. Ralph W. Lee will give several musical numbers, followed by numbers of the Baptist Mexican church children's chorus, with E. H. McAllister directing. Rev. Thomas H. Walker of the First Presbyterian church will offer prayer. Fellowship dinner will begin at 6:15 o'clock, with the young Peoples' groups of the various churches officiating. Walter Taylor is chairman. At 7:30 o'clock, Mr. McAllister will give incitation. The Japanese Young People Attempts by unknown person or persons signing as "A F and A 666 RED" to intimidate five cut rate barber shops in Anaheim and other shops in other cities of Orange county this week received attention of Sheriff Logan Jackson, District Attorney Sam L. Collins, and Anaheim's Chief of Police James S. Bouldin. All law-enforcement agencies of the county promptly enlisted in the drive against what appears to be another attempt to dominate or "organize" along the lines of racketeering. Two letters sent through the mails from Santa Ana to Anaheim, and also are receiving attention from federal postal authorities. The letters, evidently in the same handwriting and from the same person or persons, give local cut-rate shops until February 15 to raise their prices to 50 cents the haircut. No penalty for not doing as told is named, but the implied meaning leaves no doubt of threat. Second County Threat The letters read as follows: "The powers that we have decided that you shall raise haircuts to fifty cents (50c)." "You are hereby given until February 15, 1932 to comply." "When you have done this necessity I shall be glad to see you and congratulate you." "(Signed) A F and A 666 RED." "P. S. Silence is Golden." The letters were turned over to Chief Bouldin and District Attorney Sam Collins. Sheriff Jackson has issued a permit to one barber to carry a gun and says he'll issue other permits to responsible persons if the need arises. All the officials are determined to wipe out any embliance of racketeering in the county. A month ago attempts to "organize the cleaners and dryers of the county by a Long Beach man were thwarted just as indications pointed to possible success of the plan. Appearance of Collins, following an Anaheim cleaner who "spoke up in the meeting," brought it to an end, at least temporally at the "organizing" meeting. Fertilizing Time For Citrus Grove The citrus orchard fertilizer program consists in the application of a certain amount of organic matter each year and in the case of mature orchards in supplementing this organic fertilizer with a nitrogenous fertilizer, according to Harold E. Wahlberg, farm advisor representing the college of agriculture in orange county. Evening Program Rev. H. L. Thatcher of the Wesley church will give invocation. Mrs. Ralph W. Lee will give several musical numbers, followed by numbers of the Baptist Mexican church children's chorus, with E. H. McAllister directing. Rev. Thomas H. Walker of the First Presbyterian church, will offer prayer. Fellowship dinner will begin at 6:15 o'clock, with the young Peoples' groups of the various churches officiating. Walter Taylor is chairman. At 7:30 o'clock, Mr. McAllister will give invocation. The Japanese Young People of the Free Methodist Episcopal church will give special music, while Louis Wheeler of the Free Methodist church will lead in scripture reading. E. J. Walthall of the Wesley church will lead in prayer. Ten-minute speeches will feature the evening gathering. Miss Sally Clark will talk on "Clear Life of the Man of Gallice"; Miss Marion Liewitt on "Why young Folks Should Pray." The Mexican Methodist Episcopal church will give special music, while Rev. A. Dominguez, new pastor of the church, will offer benediction. Miss Ruth Huntington of the White Temple church will be in charge of offering. Bandits Get $400 In Bakery Holdup Three bandits, apparently well versed in their "trade," Tuesday ordered three of Santa Ana's Kilpatrick bakery drivers and a clerk to take the prone position on the floor, then scooped up $400 in cash and checks, made a dash for their automobile and disappeared. Mrs. John De Fries, wife of a company employee, saw the man enter and emerge from the plant and gave Santa Ana's police a good description of the drugs. Description fitted those given for robbers who had held up a South Gate creamery, and committed four Los Angeles crimes. Miss Catherine Boege Weds H.K. McQuarrie Miss Catherine Boege, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Boege of 500 N.Clementine street, was married February 3 to Hector Kenneth McQuarrie of Merced, California. Mrs. McQuarrie is a native daughter of Anaheim; and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. F. Boege, pioneers of this city. Mrs. McQuarrie was graduated from Anaheim Union High school in 1924, received her degree from University of California as Los Angeles in 1928, and in 1929 graduated from the Berkeley school of librarianship. For Citrus Grove The citrus orchard fertilizer program consists in the application of a certain amount of organic matter each year and in the case of mature orchards in supplementing this organic fertilizer with a nitrogenous fertilizer, according to Harold E. Wahlberg, farm advisor representing the college of agriculture in Orange county. The supplemental nitrogenous fertilizer for spring application may be any kind which will supply nitrogen economically at the rate of one pound to one and a half pounds of nitrogen per tree. The total nitrogen applied to the orchard per year, both in organic fertilizer and the supplemental nitrogenous fertilizer, should generally be at least two to three pounds of nitrogen per tree. If the source of nitrogen is a soluble commercial fertilizer, such as is the case with most of the chemicals, it should be put on before a rain or an irrigation, so that it will be dissolved and carried down into the soil. Distribution should be uniform over the surface of the ground, both underneath and outside the tree. Care should be exercised not scattering these chemical fertilizers on damp foliage. It is not necessary to cultivate soluble fertilizers into the soil. Organic nitrogenous fertilizers such as blood, fishmeal, tankage and cottonseed meal should be stirred into the surface soil in order to make the nitrogen available. Detailed information on citrus fertilization may be secured from the farm advisor's office, Santa Ana. 50 Red Chickens are Stolen From Ranch Fifty Rhode Island Reds were stolen from the roosts in the yard of W. H. Porter on West Orangethorpe about 11 o'clock Sunday evening. Mrs. Porter, in reporting the theft to Constable Ed. P. Marlan stated she heard a car drive up and then start soon on the evening of the theft, but thought nothing of it until the chickens were missing the next morning. Miss Catherine Boege, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Boege of 500 N. Clementine street, was married February 3 to Hector Kenneth McQuarrie of Merced, California. Mrs. McQuarrie is a native daughter of Anaheim, and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. F. Boege, pioneers of this city. Mrs. McQuarrie was graduated from Anaheim Union High school in 1924, received her degree from university of California at Los Angeles in 1928, and in 1929 graduated from the Berkeley school of lawmanship. Mr. McQuarrie was graduated from the University of West Virginia, and took a postgraduate course in the Yale University law school. The young couple will be at home in Santa Rosa, California, after a short honeymoon. Pocket Book with $30 in Cash Reported Lost J. H. Hile, R. F. D. No. 4, Anaheim, reported to police the loss Saturday night of a pocket book containing $30 in currency and a driver's license. The pocketbook, he stated, probably was lost in the lobby of the Fox theatre. 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