anaheim-gazette 1932-03-17

NELS EDWARDS IS CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESSMAN FROM THIS DISTRICT Political Pot Simmers as Terry Stephenson Refuses Candidacy In Favor of Orange Politician; Anaheim City Election Draws Attention as Two Seek Treasurership, Four Clerkship Beneath the quiet simmering of Orange county politics this week lay a potential fire big enough to "blow the lid off" some aspirants' secret candidacles. State Senator Nelson T. Edwards of Orange, one of the county's foremost leaders "probably will be a candidate," to use his own words, for republican congressman from the Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside district. Friends of the prominent banker, interpret this to mean that he is a candidate in view of Terry Stephenson's statement that he was not a candidate, apparently releasing his cohorts with instructions to work for his close friend, Mr. Edwards. Round-Table For Valencia Growers Citrus Crop Outlook This Year Declared Bright by Manager G. W. Sandilands Approximately 1200 growers are expected to attend the round-table discussion on 1032 prospects for valencias to be held at the Orange high school auditorium Friday, March 25, under the auspices of the University of California agricultural extension department. The meeting is open to all growers, regardless of affiliation, and will be led by Dr. H. R. Wellman, economist. In the line with this discussion, comes G. W. Sandilands' annual prediction. Over a period of 25 years he has surreptitiously obtained the vote of many voters, including those who were not registered. His success has been widely recognized and respected. City Election Colorful With Edwards thus definitely to be considered, Ted Craig of Brea more than likely will refuse to run for congressman, preferring instead to become a candidate for state senatorship. This leaves Clyde Downing of Santa Ana as a probable, and Chester Kline of San Clemente as definite Orange county opponents of Edwards. From Redlands is Lyman King, well known in state politics, who is seeking the job representing the three counties at Washington, while James King of San Bernardino still is in the race. Opposed to the republicans is Democrat Baum Z. McKinney who is pushing his candidacy without opposition. Locally, there is plenty of color in the city election which terminates... Approximately 1200 growers are expected to attend the round-table discussion on 1032 prospects for valencias to be held at the Orange high school auditorium Friday, March 25, under the auspices of the University of California agricultural extension department. The meeting is open to all growers, regardless of affiliation, and will be led by Dr. H. R. Wellman, economist. In the line with this discussion, comes G. W. Sandilands' annual prediction. Over a period of 25 years he has surveyed the orange crop prospects and, as manager of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon association, his observations always receive considerable attention. Prospects Favorable Wednesday Manager Sandilands said that prospects for the valencia crop this year indicated a marketing of fruit at a profit. He pointed to the general heavy frosts in California which has tended to wipe out any surplus there might have been, the recent freezing weather throughout the Middle West, South and East, which he believes will cut down considerably the production of competing fruits, and the fact that Florida valencias are far below expectations, as factors which will assist in marketing local oranges at good returns. Large sizes of navals will force early marketing of small valencias to meet demand in that classification, while increasing employment through-out the East, he states, will aid in disposing of the fruit. Sizes probably will be better than last year, while coloring never was better, he says. Wheat Available For City’s Needy No requests for a share of flour to be made from the 40,000,000 bushels of wheat voted the Red Cross last week by the U. S. government have been made to local relief headquarters, according to President H. N. White and Mrs. R. W. Balch, secretary of the Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross. Persons wishing to obtain wheat or flour (supply demand limited to enough for 90 days) may get in touch with either Mr. White or Mrs. Balch for proper applications, which will be forwarded to San Francisco. No applications have been received by other Orange county chapters, so far as was known in Anaheim Tuesday. Adjutant General Pays Call on Local Company Adjutant General Seth E. Howard of the California National Guard, head-quartered at Sacramento, Tuesday evening. WARN MERCHANTS AS “LEAD” MONEY DISCOVERED HERE Several "lead dollars" have made their appearance in Anaheim. As a result, citizens and merchants were warned by officials of the Anaheim First National bank to beware of accepting them, because they are worthless. The bank has found several such dollars, easily told by persons handling much money because of their indictinct outlines and their weight, recently. The officials, however, stated that no wide circulation of the worthless coin had been found in Anaheim. Bank of America officials late this week had not found any counterfeit money. Warren Bradford for Placentia School Job Nomination papers for Warren M. Bradford, son of Colonel A. S. Bradford founder of Placentia, were on file last week making him a surprise candidate for trustee of the Placentia union grammar school, at the election to be held March 25 at the Bradford avenue school. Simultaneous with the announcement of Bradford's candidacy and Mrs. Hazel Francis' determination not to run, Dan leaves Clyde Downing of Santa Ana as a probable, and Chester Kline of San Clemente as definite Orange county opponents of Edwards. From Redlands is Lyman King, well known in state politics, who is seeking the job representing the three counties at Washington, while James King of San Bernardino still is in the race. Opposed to the republicans is Democrat Baum Z. McKinney who is pushing his candidacy without opposition. Lacally, there is plenty of color in the city election race which terminates April 11 when Anaheim folks will go to the polls to choose two trustees, city treasurer and city clerk. The roster of candidates for these positions shows about as many candidates as there are whiskers in Russia. Latest entrant for the job as treasurer is Perry G. Smith of 754 North Clementine street, who filed his petition Monday. It bore signatures of Evan S. Alsip, Earl Hopkins, E. J. Wiseman, John F. Kirsch, Jack Corn, F. W. Henry Bremer, J. G. Harlow, William La Vecke and Albert Brunet. Smith for nine years was an employee of the First National Bank and for several years has been district manager for Wm. LeVecke. City Treasurer Charles Boege, who has held this position for many years, Continued on Page 8 Bastanchury Receivers Legal Skirmish Managed by W. E. Spear Finance Receivers Even transfer of one another for the Bastanchuy world's largest orange was marked by legal Federal Receiver Walts tempted to force Recoent Spear, who was relining after his appointment last pay $13,884 which was been on hand when Speor Superior Judge James ever, ruled payment untestimony brought out that the money had payroll incurred prior receivership on quoted c Bastanchury. Judge Allen granted appointed under a court ed by the Consolidated pany, holders of a $750 on the ranch, his dis proved his second and ranch finances. The $ that was on hand was on the $5,000 attorney receiver, the balance to securities firm. Counsel William M. celver Little attempted release until the claim been turned over to testified that he had pad roll, using the previous portion. Recoverer Litt when forced sale of th Santa Ana's courthouse Bank of America, hold Adjutant General Pays Call on Local Company Adjutant General Seth E. Howard of the California National Guard, headquartered at Sacramento, Tuesday evening paid his official respects to Company K (Anaheim), and Orange. Fundamentals Count!!—— Changing of conditions brought on by periodic depressions—such as the one we've been experiencing—have a way of bringing people back to good old fundamentals. When it comes to advertising, the "glittering" propositions are going the way of "fool's gold." Real service, built up by 62 years of hard work in this community, have proved the Gazette's worth as an advertising medium. Warren Bradford for Placentia School Job Nomination papers for Warren M. Bradford, son of Colonel A. S. Bradford founder of Placentia, were on file last week making him a surprise candidate for trustee of the Placentia union grammar school, at the election to be held March 25 at the Bradford avenue school. Simultaneous with the announcement of Bradford's candidacy and Mrs. Hazel Francis' determination not to run, Dan Henry of Atwood entered the race. LeRoy Lyon, president of the board of trustees Thursday filed his nomination papers, thus becoming a candidate for re-election. Schools To Cut Higher Salaries Preparation for next year's school budget, which calls for a reduction of teachers' salaries in the higher brackets but not considered as a flat cut, was under way this week following a meeting of the Anaheim grammar school trustees last Friday. Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer was instructed to proceed with a budget after preliminary discussion had led to a move to slash higher salaries. Routine business, including printing for ballots for the school election, occupied the trustees. Superintendent Gauer pointed out that Anaheim's cost per pupil was $81.34 as compared with the county average of between $95 and $104 per pupil, and the state average of $102.05. This year's budget of $157,000 is $20,000 less than for 1930. Next year's budget must be submitted by July 1. Music Pageant Held Here Climaxing a year's students of the grammar Anaheim will observe May 5 in an annual must be held at the city park Hansen, superintendent Anaheim public schools, week. Plans for the par being arranged. Ruby Ayres' Latest Love Story Thriller AHEIM GAZET Anaheim, California, Thursday, March 17, 1932 How He Hates to Pull the Trigger By Albert T. Reid CONGRESS MEN WHO ARE UNCERTAIN OF REELECTION LAME DUCK SESSION Bastanchury Ranch Receivers Changed Legal Skirmish Marks Approval of W. E. Spear's Final Finance Report Even transfer of one receivership for another for the Bastanchury ranch, world's largest orange grove, Friday was marked by legal skirmishes when Federal Recorder Walter J. Little attempted to force Reciver W. Edgar Spear, who was relinquishing control after his appointment last October 3, to pay $13,884 which was said to have been on hand when Spear took control. Superior Judge James L. Allen, however, ruled payment unnecessary since testimony brought out in court revealed that the money had been paid for payroll incurred prior to Spear's receivership on quoted consent of John Bastanchury. Judge Allen granted Spear, who was appointed under a court order requested by the Consolidated Securities company, holders of a $750,000 trust deed on the ranch, his discharge and approved his second and last report on ranch finances. The $1,422.69 in cash that was on hand was ordered applied on the $5,000 attorney fees allowed the receiver, the balance to be paid by the securities firm. Counsel William M. Byrne for Recelver Little attempted to block Spear's release until the claimed money had been turned over to Little. Spear testified that he had paid $18,000 payroll, using the previous sum as a major portion. Recelver Little was named when forced sale of the ranch from Santa Ana's courthouse steps by the Bank of America, holder of 1,200,000 Mrs. Lillian B. Wickett Dies; Rites Thursday Funeral for Mrs. Lillian Wickett, 80 mother of Mrs. H. A. Johnston and Dr. W. H. Wickett, who died Monday, was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell. Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiated. Burial followed in the family plot at Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Wickett, a native of Scotland who migrated to Canada when a child, died at her home, 601 South Claudina street, after an extended illness. She was president of Anaheim for 27 years. Pallbearers at the funeral were S. C. Hartranft, L. E. Miller, F. N. Glbbs, Fred Edwards, Charles Wickett and Glenn A. Doughty. William C. Horton Found Not Guilty William C. Horton, Anaheim dairy man who was arrested and tried on charges of manslaughter in connection with the death January 11 of Oscar Cornellus in a fist fight near the west boundary of the city, was granted a verdict of not guilty by a jury in Judge James L. Allen's court last week. Horton's trial lasted but a few days. Arguments and testimony brought out a series of disagreements between Horton and Cornellus, but the jury, which retired at 4 p.m., Wednesday, returned at 8:45 o'clock the same evening to render its verdict. Crooner Silenced By Wife's Charge Charles Nye Arrested at San Antonio; Faces Charge of Bigamy Here When a wife hears the voice of her missing husband crooning lullables over a distant radio station there's bound to be action. Such was the case last week when Mrs. Frances Nye, 452 East New York street, Hawthorne, tuned in on WOAF, San Antonio, and heard her husband against whom she had filed a bigamy complaint in Orange county, following his alleged marriage to Louise F. Russon, 18, of San Diego, October 17, 1931, in Fullerton. At that time the husband described himself as divorced, with residence at San Diego. Orange county officers notified by the surprised wife from Hawthorne, arranged with Texas officials for Charles Nye's arrest, pending his return to face the women charging him with bigamy. Nye was located singing in Ti Juana barrooms after filing of the divorce complaint, but had not come across the border to face officers, who had lost track of him when Mrs. Frances Nye accidently heard him croon over the Texas radio station. County Legionnaires to Hear Commander Members of Orange county American Legion posts and Auxillaries will att- "Man Made The Town" James L. Allen's court last week. Horton's trial lasted but a few days. Arguments and testimony brought out a series of disagreements between Horton and Cornellus, but the jury, which retired at 4 p.m. Wednesday, returned at 8:45 o'clock the same evening to render its verdict. Republicans Hold Two-to-One Lead Despite democratic claims that the country wants a change of parties at its helm, registrations in the county of Orange show that the republicans are holding a comfortable two-to-one lead over the bourbons. Figures released by County Clerk J. M. Backs show: Republicans, 32,603; democrats, 15,730; liberty, 3; prohibition, 402; socialist, 281; independent, 46; non-partisan, 112; progressive, 19; declining to state party, 1,219; for a grand total of 50,405, or 101 more registrations than at closing time in 1930. Registrations for 1932 have been taken for but two months, but results indicate that the presidential election year is going to be one of the most exciting of recent history. Boy Scouts Will Plant Flowers Along Street Boy Scout troop No. 72 took the lead in beautifying the city for Olympic game year when they secured a permit from the Anaheim city council Tuesday evening to plant petunias in the curbways in the 900 block, N. Los Angeles street. The troop will care for the flowers and pay its own water bill. County Legionnaires to Hear Commander Members of Orange county American Legion posts and Auxillaries will attend the gigantic meeting fostered by Los Angeles county council to be held at the metropolis Monday, March 21, in honor of National Commander Henry L. Stevens Jr., who will stress the Legion's unemployment drive and remark on its progress. The meeting will be held at the Shrine auditorium at 8 p.m. A parade is being planned to start at West Adams and Figueroa streets, with all posts and auxillaries participating. Izaak Waltons to See Zane Grey Sea Movies Members of the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton league this week looked forward with pleasure to seeing pre-view motion pictures, with sound, taken by Zane Grey, famous sportsman and author, on a recent trip to the South Seas. The pictures will be shown at the Elks clubhouse in Los Angeles on March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Invitation to attend the pre-view was extended local members Thursday evening when they met at Izaak Walton lodge in Hillcrest park. Fullerton. The 40 members present voted to affiliate with the Orange county and the Southern California councils of the organization. KIDNAPPED GIRL RETURNS UNHARMED AS POLICE SEEK ESCAPED ROBBER Sawed-Off Bandit Holds Up Six Northern Orange County Places Within Two Hours and Escapes to Los Angeles; Burglar Break Into Two Anaheim Safes Sunday Afternoon Single-handedly, a sawed-off bandit robbed six northern Orange county establishments and kidnapped 18-year-old Orpha DeBush of Wintersburg Tuesday evening in the space of two hours. He secured gasoline, made-off with two cars, a bag of groceries, and $36, in cash, turning the girl's escort out in Los Angeles with a threat of "burning the girl at the stake" if a warning were given, and finally, after attempting to choke her, instructed her to drive her escort's car home early Wednesday morning. She was unharmed. The bandit, short, thin-faced and wearer of glasses, escaped. Radio broadcasts in Los Angeles, coupled with hurried telephone instructions to Orange county deputies, failed to snare the bold thug who began his series of robberies after a charitable act by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fico of 230 E. Whitling avenue. Fullerton. The elderly couple picked up the bandit, who was walking along the highway. A sad story enticed the couple to buy a bag of groceries and contribute voluntarily $3, to the bandit's welfare. Shortly after leaving the Buena Park store, the robber hauled out a gun and threatened to leave their "bodies to rot beside the road" unless they let him take their small car. Series of Robberies The bandit turned back, robbed the Clark barbecue near Anaheim of $23, escaped as a shot fired at the man. Take Relief Out Of Politics, Plea Board of Supervisors Praised By the Unemployment Committee On Stand First move to take the unemployment problem of Orange county out of politics was made before the county board of supervisors Tuesday when Attorney D. G. Wettlin of Santa Ana asked that a court ruling to definitively determine whether or not an emergency existed be sought in order to guide the supervisors in paying out county funds. After complimentary exchanges of regards, Chairman John Mitchell of the supervisors pointed out that a ruling would make no material difference. ING avenue, Fullerton. The elderly couple picked up the bandit, who was walking along the highway. A sad story enticed the couple to buy a bag of groceries and contribute voluntarily $3. to the bandit's welfare. Shortly after leaving the Buena Park store, the robber hauled out a gun and threatened to leave their "bodies to rot beside the road" unless they let him take their small car. SERIES OF ROBBERIES The bandit turned back, robbed the Clarke barbecue near Anaheim of $23, escaped as a shot was fired at the machine; held up the Zoe barbecue nearby; obtained $1. and gasoline at the Montion service station on Ocean avenue; secured $6. from the Walter Lessig store and service station, forcing the Lessigs to walk down the highway; J. C. Morton's store and service station was the next victim. At Huntington Beach the bandit parked his car behind the high school buildings and approached Clarence Double, 21, 615 Huntington avenue, Huntington Beach, and Miss DeBush, who were parked in Double's machine. "Covering" the couple, the bandit forced Double to drive to Los Angeles, ordering the escort out at 125th and San Pedro streets with a threat against the girl. Double immediately notified Los Angeles police of the kidnapping, the Huntington Beach police picking up the short-wave radio broadcast and (Continued on page 8) BREA EQUIPPING ITS POLICE CARS WITH RADIO SETS Through arrangements with the Los Angeles police to broadcast emergency messages pertaining to Brea, that city's three police cars will receive crime news and instructions much more quickly than at present. Brea's three police cars will be equipped with short-wave radios soon. Mrs. May, Brea city clerk, will telephone Brea messages to Los Angeles where they will be broadcast and picked up by Brea police cars. Tax Collections for Year About Normal If tax monies continue to pour in as at present, there will be no need to fear an exceptionally large delinquent list out of the $2,406,323.59 in second installment taxes falling due in April. County Tax Collector J. C. Lamb says the uncollected balance represents about 40 per cent of the $6,146,002.37 total tax for the year, some of which is being paid daily on about the same percentage as in previous years. Secur- First move to take the unemployment problem of Orange county out of politics was made before the county board of supervisors Tuesday when Attorney D. G. Wettlin of Santa Ana asked that a court ruling to definitely determine whether or not an emergency existed be sought in order to guide the supervisors in paying out county funds. After complimentary exchanges of regards, Chairman John Mitchell of the supervisors pointed out that a ruling would make no material difference in handling county funds, inasmuch as the funds were low and the court ruling would instruct the supervisors to feed the indigent and sick, which the county will do anyway. Lawyer Wettlin and Unemployment Committeemen O. M. Stillians of Fullerton, J. W. Daly of Barber City, T. A. Broderick of Santa Ana, C. E. Neeley of Los Alamitos, D. A. Preston of Midway City, C. B. Bogoloftus of Westminster and D. O. Moore of Placentia, pleaded that such a test case in court to find out the meaning of "emergency" would take the case out of politics. They stated that they conceded the supervisors "are anxious to do everything they can for relief" and were "doing their duty in the face of criticism." Praises Supervisors Stand Following the discussion with the committee, County Clerk J. M. Backs read the following resolution, passed unanimously by the Garden Grove chamber of commerce Tuesday: "Believing that it is the duty of civic organizations to co-operate with public officials in the discharge of their duty, "We, the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, heartily commend our county supervisors on their display of humane and sympathetic spirit in their efforts to alleviate suffering among the destitute and to provide employment for needy citizens during the past few months. "And now, after thoroughly testing the method employed to relieve unemployment situation and seeing the inefficiency of the plan, we congratulate them on their last act in the premises and endorse their firm stand in refusing to continue said method of extending relief to the unemployed. And we assure the board of supervisors of our faith in their integrity and ability to handle the situation to the best interests of all concerned." Tax Collections For Year About Normal If tax monies continue to pour in as at present, there will be no need to fear an exceptionally large delinquent list out of the $2,406,323.59 in second installment taxes falling due in April. County Tax Collector J. C. Lamb says the uncollected balance represents about 40 per cent of the $6,146,002.37 total tax for the year, some of which is being paid daily on about the same percentage as in previous years. Secured personal property tax delinquent last December was $3,512,631.97; collections since have totalled $227,047.31, bringing total collections this year to $3,739,679.28. Unemployed Form Own Self-Aid Group Buena Park's unemployed have started a campaign for their own relief through organization of the workmen's Co-operative association, with offices in the G. S. T. building. During the first week of its existence, the association placed 11 men in jobs, registered 88 in need of employment, arranged for delivery of groceries to homes found actually in need after a committee had investigated, and took measures to forestall "professional moochers." Some cash has been donated, merchants and farmers with food have volunteered to supply certain wants of needy families, and prospects for the organization's success are "looking up," according to President Harry Amen. City Aids Jobless In Gardening Plan If the unemployed of Anaheim will select a large block of land the city council will ask that the Anaheim Union Water-company put water on the land, the bill to be paid by the city. This is the latest development of the move to garden the vacant lots by the unemployed, chairmaned by Ernest Ganahl, who Tuesday evening relinquished management in favor of the city. The city council decided that for those who couldn't get in on a larger tract, the city would pay up to $3. a month water bill on vacant lots which they might secure for gardening, but that only those truly in need of such assistance will get it. Mayor L. E. Miller opined that the unemployed should get together and form their own organization through which to deal with the city. A contributed funds for seeds may be turned over to the city to disperse as it sees best, Ganahl said. AUNTIE BASCOM SAYS THE REASON MOST MEN HAVE DUMB WIVES IS BECAUSE THE SMART GIRLS DONT GET MARRIED