anaheim-gazette 1932-03-03

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOLUMNE LXII Three Demurrer In Sewage Plan Fullerton, Huntington Beach and Newport Hesitate to Push Reclamation Three cities vitally affected by the proposed sewage reclamation project for Orange county, through actions of their representatives, have shown their first qualms about going ahead with the million dollar improvement. Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Fullerton are in the doubtful class. Reports reaching the reclamation committee at its meeting Thursday evening indicated that W. R. Osborn of Huntington Beach had recommended to his city that it not participate in the proposed project. Then Newport Beach's representative, it was reported, had decided not to attend any more committee meetings. Meet Objections Closely on the heels of these two announcements came the third discouragement of the evening. Fullerton's Walter Humphreys, admitting the plan was feasible, feared its practicability, and cautioned the committee to "go slow," hesitating to add his voice to anything that might "make Orange county an experiment ground." Despite these discouragements, the committee voiced strong arguments showing why the plan is feasible and, to quote Chairman Ralph McFadden: "Any plan that can bring water into Meet Objections Closely on the heels of these two announcements came the third discouragement of the evening. Fullerton's Walter Humphreys, admitting the plan was feasible, feared its practicability, and cautioned the committee to "go slow," hesitating to add his voice to anything that might "nake Orange county an experiment ground." Despite these discouragements, the committee voiced strong arguments showing why the plan is feasible and, to quote Chairman Ralph McFadden: "Any plan that can bring water into Orange county cheaper than it can be obtained from any other source must be practicable." Committeemen R. D. Flaherty, Dr. D. D. Waynick, O. F. Steward and others took issue with Humphreys. They cited plants already in operation at Pomona, Pasadena and Los Angeles as conclusive proof that sewage reclamation is beyond the experimental stage. Cost Estimated Possibility of saving $200,000 on R. F. Goudey's original estimate by placing the reclamation plant in the neighborhood of the county hospital instead of near Olive, thus saving pumping charges for four months out of every year and $100,000 in additional cost of pipe-laying, was taken up enthusiastically. While it may be necessary some times to pump water back to the sinking grounds, that would be cheaper than pumping all the sewage reclamation to the higher level. Average cost of the proposed district over a period of financing till 1950 would approximate 16 cents per $100 valuation, Dr. Waynick estimated, basing valuations at the future date at $95,000,000. Deducting sale of water receipts, it would cost 11 cents annually. His figures, using Anaheim as an example, showed 1950 valuations at $3,600,000, with a cost of four cents, and in 1950 of nine cents per $100 valuation. Net cost would be about seven cents, he estimated, and in 1950 the city would show a net profit of two cents per $100 assessed valuation. Thieves Get $200 From Trout Home Whilst Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Prout of 800 North Palm street were working in the back yard of their residence Wednesday morning about 11 o'clock, thieves entered the front of the home, riffled dresser drawers of jewelry valued at $200, and took a pocketbook containing $24 in cash. Reports of the loss to police indicated the thieves had taken two diamond rings, a watch, a fraternal ring and various keepsakes. Police efforts to take fingerprints were unsuccessful; no suspicious characters were seen by neighbors, although one neighbor stated she had heard drawers open and close, but naturally... Bishop Cantwell Aids Dedication Visiting Catholic Officials Praise New Military Academy Plunge, Rooms Official dedication of the new building and plunge of the St. Catherine's Military Academy Sunday afternoon was marked by the presence and participation of the Right Reverend J. J. Cantwell, bishop of the Los Angeles-San Diego diocese, and his sister, Mies N. Cantwell; Very Reverend J. M. Hagerty of San Diego, and his sister, Mrs. Gregor; Rev. J. S. O'Neill, chaplain of the school; Rev. Eummeilen of El Molena, Rev. F. A. Wekennan of Santa Ana, Rev. P. Browne and Rev. E. Hannah of Anaheim, Rev. M. Murphy and Rev. H. Crowe of Fullerton, and Rev. J. T. McGucken, secretary to the bishop. With the exception of the party from San Diego, the visiting Catholic church officials remained for dinner with Major D. M. Healy after the dedicatory and religious ceremonies. Bishop Cantwell and his cortege returned to the southern city immediately after the services. The visiting officials praised highly the new improvements to the academy, costing approximately $35,000. The plunge, 60x25 feet, drew particular admiration, while the class rooms on the second floor of the new wing also won praise. Civil dedication of the plunge and new rooms was held the week before, with U. S. army officials inspecting the cadets. SPRING BRIDGE VACATION BUSY ST Warm weather which desire to look toward has brought happy and grammar school life. For spring vacation schools begins March 21. Plans for enjoyment of the outly occupied child while the seniors are Anaheim union high thoughts to graduation will be held in the Amphitheatre June 12. J. A. Clayes estimates will receive sheepskin when the seniors revocation they'll have more of studies be Baccalaureate exercise Sunday, June 12; comprises June 14 will commute. Scout Troop Take Two- Scoutmaster Carl Seven members of Boy Scouts leave Anaheim at 8 morning; for a two-day hike to Sierra Madre, ing spot near a falls, a Wilson. Only the old troop will be allowed Wilson. The troop will evening. Pup tents and blank looted the Scouts by of the troop. Confirm Williams Widening of Highway Will Begin March 15 Work on widening and repaving of the state highway north of Fullerton, from the P. E. Tracks to the north city limit, is expected to begin March 15, if plans announced by Osborne Brothers, contractors, are followed, according to Fullerton's City Engineer C. M. Thorpe. The contract was awarded for $89,672; original estimates placed the cost at approximately $125,000. Attempts to secure a promise from contractors to use Fullerton labor were only partially successful. Confirm Williams As June Delegate Santa Ana's Banker W. B. Williams and Mrs. R. F. Garner of San Bernardino have been officially confirmed by the state republican center committee as delegates to the national convention in Chicago from the nineteenth congressional district, comprising the counties of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside. Their applications were confirmed at the request of Chairman Marshall Hale of San Francisco, of the state committee, and National Committee Mark L. Requa. Kiwanians Tear Two High School Talkers Bill Bouldin and Claire Barnett, high school speakers whose topics were, respectively, "Shall We Abolish High School Football" and "The United States and Preparedness" addressed the Anaheim Kiwanians at their weekly meeting Tuesday noon. A. Curtis Case introduced the two youths, whose speeches had been prepared for the Toastmasters' oratorical contest. City Manager John W. Price reported on the week-end party at Idyllwild lodge, while Dr. Homer A. Nelson reported on the district meeting held last week at Santa Ana. Members of the club took up a collection to start a bank account for the infant son of Member J. E. Borchess. The lad was born Feb. 23, and mother and son were reported doing well. Will of Charleston Is Filed For Under the will of Charles D. Brown filed Monday by his widow Brown, who was represe District Attorney W. F. personal property estate at $10,000" valuation, is le The will expressly place the widow to deal fair sons, A. P. M. Brown Paul Brown of Burbank omits provision for the of the orange grove on Tustin, is made. Coroner Brown, veterial, died suddenly Feb. 16. Joseph Scott Hoover In Re Joseph Scott, Los Angeles and republican leader known as an orator, w cudgels for President H wide radio address Mo Expected to pay his democratic opposition in administration in char Mr. Scott will speak over radio stations KFI, LA KGO, Oakland, Monda 9 to-9:15, it was annu al state committe here. AHEIM GAZETE Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 3, 1932 Take Notice Again By Albert T. Reid "OH! - JOHN! YOU REMEMBER ME, DON'T YOU?" Supervisors Study Anaheim To Relieve County City, County and Civic Leaders Discuss At Santa Ana Meeting; Name CoFunds; Heated Discussion Resu Unemployment received major consideratcounty officials and civic leaders as a result Santa Ana Saturday evening, when heated d and policies of the board of supervisors arose supervisors a study of Anaheim's relief plan certificates in lieu of cash for labor), appointed a committee to investigate possible avenues of more money with which to keep the 3100 men now employed by the county at work, and turned down as extraneous, requests for approval of a proposed oil tariff. Proposal by San Clemente's Thomas Murphine to declare emergency exists within the county, which some believed would give supervisors necessary ammunition with which to issue warrants, was debated, with Deputy District Attorney W. F. Menton declaring that in his opinion the situation, as defined in the statutes, does not exist. The group refused approval of an emergency declaration. Schumacher Speaks The meeting was called by President O. T. Stephens of the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce, following the gathering of the organization in Placentia a few nights previously. SPRING BRINGS VACATION FOR BUSY STUDENTS Warm weather which engendered a desire to look toward the green hills has brought happy thoughts to high and grammar school students. For spring vacation at the public schools begins March 18 and concludes March 21. Plans for a whole week's enjoyment of the out-of-doors naturally occupied the children's thoughts while the seniors and faculty at the Anaheim union high school turned thoughts to graduation exercises which will be held in the Anaheim city park amphitheatre June 12 to 14. Principal J. A. Clayes estimates that 150 students will receive sheepskins. When the seniors return from spring vacation they'll have just 11 weeks more of studies before graduation. Baccalaureate exercises will be held Sunday, June 12; commencement exercises June 14 will conclude the ceremony. Scout Troop 74 To Take Two-Day Hike Scoutmaster Carl Schweiss and 25 members of Boy Scout Troop 74 will leave Anaheim at 8 o'clock Saturday morning, for a two-day motor trip and hike to Sierra Madre, back to a camping spot near a falls, and thence to Mt. Wilson. Only the older lads in the troop will be allowed to hike to Mt. Wilson. The troop will return Sunday evening. Pup tents and blankets have been loaned the Scouts by the local friends of the troop. Surplus Teachers Become a Problem State Trains Educators So Fast That Demand Vanishes; 2514 Unemployed What to do with surplus educators has become a serious problem. California's secondary educational institutions are turning out prospective teachers faster than the supply demand, especially in times of curtailment as the economic situation has forced upon the state at present. Few of the "bumper crop" of teachers from the educational leaders of the state last year secured positions. In addition to the 1931 graduates from seven accepted teacher colleges, the state department of education figured there were 2514 teachers out of employment. Segregating these showed that teachers from 42 states were here for jobs, that 22 teachers came from United States possessions, and 14 from foreign countries. Earring of teachers, and the number, included the following: Smallness of stature, 5; race or nationality, 19; church affiliation, 49; marriage, 278. Fullertonians Will Entertain Rotarians Fullerton's Rotarians will present a program for Anaheim's club members in a joint meeting to be held at the local Elks clubhouse Monday noon. Rich Volk is chairman for the Anaheim meeting and will be master of ceremonies. President S. W. Smith of Fullerton cancelled the club's regular Monday meeting in that city in order within the county, which some believed would give supervisors necessary ammunition with which to issue warrants, was debated, with Deputy District Attorney W. F. Menton declaring that in his opinion the situation, as defined in the statuses, does not exist. The group refused approval of an emergency declaration. Schumacher Speaks The meeting was called by President O. T. Stephens of the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce, following the gathering of the organization in Placentia a few nights previously. Besides members of the Associated Chambers, civic and county officials were invited. Supervisor William Schumacher of the third district opened the meeting with the declaration that his board had only $86,000 with which to operate until July 1, when new tax funds will be available. To keep 3,500 men at work, the county has been spending $20,000 per week. These funds were expected to be exhausted March 3. City representatives stated that they would have no way of caring for these men because they are straining every resource to feed the needy now. During this discussion Herbert P. Rankin, Santa Ana's relief committee chairman, questioned Supervisor Schumacher's figures, indicating that the Santa Ana Register had said there was $400,000 available for relief work. He said he didn't know what to believe and suggested a committee to investigate. The committee: Chairman R. J. McFadden of Placentia; Santa Ana's W. C. Jerome, Anaheim's Dr. H. A. Johnston, Fullerton's William Coulter, San Clemente's Thomas Murphee. First meeting of the committee was to be held Monday at 2 o'clock. Relief Plans Discussed In the heat of this verbal melee, W. Maxwell Burke, brother of Publisher J. Frank Burke of the Santa Ana Register, questioned the good faith of the supervisors, stating that he believed there were funds not committed still in (Continued on Page 8). Claims Methodist Church On Rocks "The Methodist Episcopal church is on the rocks. We lost 52,000 members in 1930. We record the loss of nearly half a million in the enrollment of our Sunday schools. Our largest Theological seminary is about to close for lack of funds. Our missionary offerings decreased a million dollars this year." "In one of the 20 Episcopal areas in America we have lost five institutions in late years, and lost the greatest educational opportunity in our generation." These statements from Dr. William A. Brown, well known missionary who until recently was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Buenos Aires. Scoutmaster Carl Schweiss and 25 members of Boy Scout Troop 74 will leave Anaheim at 8 o'clock Saturday morning for a two-day motor trip and hike to Sierra Madre, back to a camping spot near a falls, and thence to Mt. Wilson. Only the older lads in the troop will be allowed to hike to Mt. Wilson. The troop will return Sunday evening. Pup tents and blankets have been loaned the Scouts by the local friends of the troop. While on the hike to the falls in the mountains back of Sierra Madre, the boys will take tracking tests and several other Scout examinations. Hiking 14 miles is required of first class scouts; this hike will approximate 16 miles. Will of Charles Brown Is Filed for Probate Under the will of the late Coroner Charles D. Brown filed for probate Monday by his widow, Mrs. Edith M. Brown, who was represented by Deputy District Attorney W. F. Menton, a personal property estate of "less than $10,000" valuation, is left to the widow. The will expressly places confidence in the widow to deal fairly with the two sons, A. P. M. Brown of Anaheim, and Paul Brown of Burbank, and therefore omits provision for them. No mention of the orange grove on Red Hill avenue, Tustin, is made. Coroner Brown, veteran county official, died suddenly at his home on Feb. 16. Joseph Scott Supports: Hoover in Radio Talk Joseph Scott, Los Angeles attorney and republican leader who is nationally known as an orator, will swing verbal cudgels for President Hoover in a statewide radio address Monday. Expected to pay his respects to the democratic opposition to the Hoover administration in characteristic terms, Mr. Scott will speak over a hook-up of radio stations KFI, Los Angeles, and KGO, Oakland, Monday evening from 9 to-9:15, it was announced by Republican state committee headquarters here. Fullertonians Will Entertain Rotarians Fullerton's Rotarians will present a program for Anaheim's club members in a joint meeting to be held at the local Elks clubhouse Monday noon. Rich Volk is chairman for the Anaheim meeting and will be master of ceremonies. President S. 'W. Smith of Fullerton cancelled the club's regular Monday meeting in that city in order that all members could participate at Anaheim. 300 Attend Dinner of Concordia Club One of the largest crowds in the history of the Concordia Society club socials attended the dinner held at the clubhall last Sunday evening. President Henry Bremer estimated 300 attended the social. So great was the demand for dinners that by 7:30 o'clock the entire offering of the cooks had been ordered. Mrs. H. F. H. Schneider, in charge of the dinner, was highly complimented by officers and members of the club for the excellent dinner she had prepared. The regular spring card party of the club will be held at the clubhall Monday evening, March 14. Accident Victim Rites Held Here Wednesday Funeral services for George Trevethick of Norwalk, who was killed Sunday in an automobile crash at Lincoln and Magnolia streets, were held Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock from the Backs, Terry & Campbell funeral parlor, after which the body was forwarded to Marysville, California, for burial. Trevethick's car collided with one driven by Bruce Harbottle of Garden Grove. The coroner's jury Tuesday morning found that the victim had come to his death as result of accident, stating that "we believe the driver of the Chrysler (Trevethick's car) failed to come to a complete stop before entering the intersection." Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 10S NORTH EMILY STREET Number 22 Council Studies Sales Practices Requests Merchants' Committee To Pass On Two Proposed Ordinances Abuse of sales practices in Anaheim will be stopped if the two measures presented to the city council by the local chamber of commerce Tuesday evening are adopted. Councilmen immediately asked that the merchants and manufacturers association committee pass on the proposed ordinances, drawn up by City Attorney George F. Holden, and then re-submitted to the council. The ordinances were presented Tuesday evening. County Finance Is in Bad Plight Committee's Report Reveals Critical Situation, Fails To Clear Up Controversy Orange county's financial condition has reached a critical stage. This touch was revealed Wednesday with the filing of a report by the associated chambers of commerce association committee, following a brief investigation of the present balance which at $319,846 in contradiction to the Santa Ana Register's claim of $117,954; finding that but $69,514 is left as anticipated unused balance. Committeemen R. J. McFaulder, H. A. Johnston, W. F. Coulter, Thomas F. Murphy and William C. Jerome found that the funds from which the board of supervisors have unrestricted money for unemployment relief, namely, county good roads fund, auto license funds, bridge fund and the road district funds, $246,332 is available at this time. However, together with the anticipated balance of $64,514, are all the monies not under contract, or a total of $319,816. However, this committee is not informed as to what obligations or promises the board of supervisors had regarding the expenditures of cash money. Falls to Clear Up Situation Herein lies the difficulty. Opponents of the supervisors claim that the lion's share of this money is available for re- Ordinances Abuse of sales practices in Anaheim will be stopped if the two measures presented to the city council by the local chamber of commerce Tuesday evening are adopted. Councilmen immediately asked that the merchants and manufacturers' association committee pass on the proposed ordinances, drawn up by City Attorney George F. Holden, and then re-submitted to the council. The ordinances were presented Tuesday evening by President Charles Pearson of the chamber, President Harry Horn of the merchants' group, and Secretary George W. Reid. End Sales Abuses The two ordinances would provide: First, limit closing out sales to 90 days, with inventory of stock before sale begins and no importation of new stock during the sale. Second: Itinerant merchants would be required to pay $100 per month license fee when he remains in business less than 90 days; if he plans to remain in business permanently, then he must post $450 for the first 90 days or submit a signed lease for one year with the first and last months' rent paid. The first ordinance is modeled after the one in force in Long Beach, which has proven exceptionally effective in curbing business practices frowned upon by the better business bureau. The second ordinance follows closely the one effective in Santa Ana and is looked upon with favor by most established business houses. The committee which assisted Mr. Holden in preparing the ordinances consists of: G. P. Ormsby, Victor Loly, H. E. W. Bärnes, and George Reid. Three Permits Issued On First Day of Month If building permit requests continue to pour into the building inspector's office as they did the first day of the month, the depression will be over. Inspector R. Nyboe issued three on the first day of the month, one for $1600 and two alteration or addition permits, each for $100. J. A. Ruiz secured a permit to construct a six-room residence at 413 West Santa Ana street for the larger amount; Ed Marcy of 215 South Bush street will alter his living room, with Harry A. Musser contracting for the work. M. McConnell will add to his 410 South Helena street home to the extent of $100. Comparison of permit numbers and valuations from the first of the year to March 1 for this year and last show a decided drop for 1932. Permits this year total $13,170, while last year they were $127,835. February witnessed nine permits for value of $3775, while in 1931 the same month recorded 15 permits for $79,835. Falls to Clear Up Situation Herein lies the difficulty. Opponents of the supervisors claim that the lion's share of this money is available for relief measures, but the supervisors claim that the $240,392, while not contracted for in written documents, nevertheless is contracted for through verbal arrangements just as binding. Some of it is promised in conjunction with the bridge fund in the amount of $98,000, contracted as follows in budgeted items: Seal Beach bridge, $25,000, contracted with Los Angeles county; Seventeenth street, Santa Ana bridge, $46,000) obligated by agreement with Santa Ana which is widening street as result; Olinda overhead, $700; Coyote Creek bridge, $3000; joint project with Los Angeles county; improvements in progress, $12,660; reserve maintenance, $4,600; total, $98,200. Officials who have studied the situation claim that the county has contributed to emergency relief employment to such an extent that the financial structure of the county is endangered. It appears, from figures shown, that the county will issue warrants from July first until such time in December as new tax money is available, they claim. The general feeling was that the committee's report did not clear up sufficiently the financial situation because it merely found out what money was in various funds without discovering for what it was obligated, thus leaving no genuine picture of the real financial structure. Arthur G. Porter Quits Clerk Race Arthur G. Porter Wednesday accepted a position as trust officer for the First National Trust and Savings Bank of Fullerton and immediately withdrew his candidacy for Anaheim city clerk. His withdrawal message thanks friends for their support in his preliminary efforts to be elected to the local office. Postal Receipts Take Drop Since January 1 Fewer parcel post packages called out of Anaheim during this two months of this year due to erase of $621.25 from first two months of this year. Episcopal church is most 52,000 members the loss of nearly enrollment of our largest Theologibut to close for lack monary offerings dedollars this year. Episcopal areas in most five institutions that the greatest eduin our generation." from Dr. William own missionary who master of the Methon in Buenas Aires, one Anaheim church was made TucerBrown stressed of religion and revising projects. Postal Receipts Take Drop Since January 1 Fewer parcel post packages called out of Anaheim during the two months of this year due to a decrease of $621.23 from the first two months of 1931, according to Postmaster J. H. Walakar. Receipts for February were $3,640.19 compared with $3,977.30 in 1931. Just as many letters as usual are going through the mails, but parcel post and advertising matter classifications took a big clump. JOHNSTON ADDRESSES CLUB Members of the 20-30 club this week know more about medical science and its recent discoveries following Dr. H. A. Johnston's talk. Special entertainment for next Monday evening was announced. Rebutante’s Quest For Love Made the Town By RUBY AYRES Ruby Ayres has become one of the greatest writers of the present day, her vigorous style and intriguing plots making any book by her a best seller on the day of publication. Thursday, March 17 Anaheim Gazette