anaheim-gazette 1932-03-31

NEW THREAT IN COUNCIL RACE Five-Way Split Gives Solid-Voting Lakeman-Long Minority Chance to Win By PAUL E. TICKS New threats loom on the political horizon as individual councilmanic campaigns shaped up this week. Seven days ago Charles Mann and John Neuschäfer appeared to grab the spotlight, holding a slight edge in the then developed opinion for the two council positions to be filled at the city election April 11. Since then, however, the cross currents of political feeling have been so jumbled up by five drawing cards—Charles Mann, John Neuschäfer, John Cook, F. A. Pietrok and Walter Koehler—that the loyal minority support expected to strongly back Jacob Lakeman and E. E. (Doc.) Long may put these teammates in office. Danger Is Real In the eyes of those who are overseeing the campaigns of other men, this danger is real. For that reason (and others too, of course) there have been several meetings this week designed to patch up the political support of certain candidates in order that they would stand a better chance of defeating Lakeman and Long. Up till Thursday noon, no definite alignment had Danger Is Real In the eyes of those who are overseeing the campaigns of other men, this danger is real. For that reason (and others too, of course) there have been several meetings this week designed to patch up the political support of certain candidates in order that they would stand a better chance of defeating Lakeman and Long. Up till Thursday noon, no definite alignment had been arranged to the knowledge of political oracles, although gatherings scheduled for Thursday afternoon, and developments Friday and Saturday were expected to change the tense atmosphere which grips every campaign at about this stage of the game. John Cook's campaign, quiet but vote-getting none-the-less, is cutting a figure which might easily lead to his election. Walter Koehler, too, is developing quite a bit of strength not attributed to him last week. This brings Cook, Mann, Neuschafer and Koehler out after the same big block of votes, with each drawing support that otherwise would go to another, making a four-way split which may enable the Lakoman-Long solid-voting minority to capture the political prize. Pietrok's campaign will hurt the "Big Four" more than Lakeman and Long. Louden for Assembly! Two other features also drew attention this week. Lotus H. Louden, publisher of the Anaheim Bulletin, is mentioned favorably in many quarters as a candidate for assembly from this district. For several months there has been consistent rumor that he would run, although no official announcement has been forthcoming and not many political maneuvers have been made which would indicate he is seeking the position now held by Ted Craig of Brea. The second feature is speculation on who will be Anaheim's next mayor. The newly-formed council, of course, will choose the leader from its own body. Here is plenty of opportunity to speculate. Mayor L. E. Miller isn't running again; M. W. Marten Jr. and Fred Koesel, present councilmen, are too busy with personal affairs; and Leo Sheridan chirps, "It won't be me." Who'll Be Mayor So the new mayor probably will come from one of the two men elected a week from Monday, providing those two aren't Lakeman and Long. John Cook and Charles Mann both have had experience in the city's affairs and either or both may be elected; Neuschafer, Koehler and Pietrok haven't served as "city dad" and it isn't likely that a man new to the city affairs would be named mayor. H. A. Dickel came over from his home in Pasadena on Monday to attend Anaheim Youth Accident Victim Killed When Gun Goes Off While On Hunting Trip; Funeral Services Wednesday Friends and relatives this week sorrowed over the fate of James Lawrence Welsh, 23, Anahelm oil worker who was killed when his gun accidentally went off while he was on a hunting trip to the desert near Victorville last Saturday night. Funeral services for the young married man were held Wednesday morning from the McAulay and Suters mortuary in Fullerton, Rev. Virgil Ledbetter of the Anaheim First Calvary Baptist church officiating. Burial followed at Loma Vista cemetery. Pallbearers were Clinton Grigge, John and Floyd Harshman, Herman Robins, Samuel Wiley and Earl Jackson. Mr. Welsh, who lived on Vine street, Mrs. Welsh, Herman Robinson and Miss Ruth Cook were on a hunting trip to the desert. A shotgun Mr. Welsh had lain against his bed accidentally went off. He died after being rushed to a Victorville hospital. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Cleda Welsh; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Welsh of Anaheim; and a brother, Paul Welsh, of Coalinga.Another brother was killed in an oil explosion a few months ago. Three Crews Paint Numbers on Curbs THIS HAWKEN EYE MUST VIEW JUST ABOUT There's no wildness at Iowa expert's horses even though this story wild. About two weeks ago information reaching this of Manager P. W. Damon Linda Citrus association expert from the Hawke formed a la Hoyle at a station in Huntington Lake expert from Santa Ana furnishing no competition. Here are a few of the saved visiting Iowan: 1. Permitted a blank in front of a peg 45 feet a drawn after the throw consecutive ringers. 2. Stood a man between and the 45-foot peg, known cap off without scratch and ringed the peg on th. 3. Placed successive 55 and 60 feet and the ringers on all pegs. 4. Had a man placed on the ground 45 feet away the finger without injury. 5. Whitewashed his o "And that, gentlemen," anger Damon, "is throwing." So the new mayor probably will come from one of the two men elected a week from Monday, providing those two aren't Lakeman and Long. John Cook and Charles Mann both have had experience in the city's affairs and either or both may be elected; Neuschafer, Koehler and Pletrok haven't served as "city dad" and it isn't likely that a man new to the city affairs would be named mayor. H. A. Dickel came over from his home in Pasadena on Monday to attend a meeting of directors of the Savings Loan and Building association of which he has been a member for many years. Little Ads Are ... BIG SELLERS When you want to swap a gas engine for a vacuum cleaner, a typewriter for a radio, or lightning rod for a picket fence, just insert your message in the Anaheim Gazette Want Ads and notice how quickly you get results. Or, if you need a little work done in your yard or some specialty job like painting, refer to these handy little ads (they don't cost much, either) and choose with confidence the person you want for the job. Three Crews Paint Numbers on curbs An even dozen otherwise unemployed men this week were employed "dolling up" curb numbers in business and residence districts of Anaheim, thereby making easier the task of finding correct addresses. Three crews of four-men were soliciting work from residences in Anaheim, getting paid by the property-owners for painting the numbers. At the same time, any other type of odd jobs were solicited, thus finding many hours of work for the unemployed in this city. The crew and odd-job solicitation is sponsored by the American Legion post of Anaheim, but all the funds go to the men doing the work. Concordia Society's Meeting Draws 300 Approximately 300 members and friends of the Anaheim Concordia Society gathered Sunday afternoon for the regular monthly social, dinner and entertainment, according to Henry Bremer, president. The social was declared one of the most successful held in recent months. Approves Application to Relocate Crossing The railroad commission has approved an application from Orange county to relocate a grade crossing over the tracks of The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway company at Doheny Palisades, in the vicinity of the city of San Clemente. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1932 Uncle Sam! By Albert T. Reid SOUTHERN COUNTY BANK OPENS SOON State Banking Official Puts O. K. On Plans; Institution Open by April 18 Southern County bank, closed since January 30, will re-open not later than April 18. This financial news, cheering to hundreds of residents of Anaheim and vicinity, was authorized Thursday by William Schumaker, county supervisor and director of the bank, who has been working on plans for the re-opening of the institution since it closed. Schumaker stated that the state superintendent of banks has approved the bank's application. Re-opening will take place as soon as details can be arranged. Schumaker stated, "We have a large number of details to work out before we can open the doors," he said, "but we will be open before April 18." Position Strengthened Several weeks ago the director, who made a special trip to Sacramento, said that the bank would re-open much stronger financially than it ever was. Depositors signed up to place a certain portion of their checking account monies in the savings account, with another portion of their savings account to be transferred to eight-month certificates. In addition, the capitalization of the bank has been almost THIS HAWKEYE'S EYE MUST'VE BEEN JUST ABOUT RIGHT There's no wildness about a certain Iowan expert's horseshoe throwing, even though this story might sound wild. About two weeks ago, according to information reaching this office by way of Manager P. W. Damon of the Yorba Linda Citrus association, an unnamed expert from the Hawkeye region performed a la Hoyle at a public demonstration in Huntington Beach, with an expert from Santa Ana competing, but furnishing no competition. Here are a few of the stunts accredited the visiting Iowan: 1. Permitted a blanket to be raised in front of a peg 45 feet away and withdrawn after the throw. Counted 10 consecutive ringers. 2. Stood a man between the thrower and the 45-foot peg, knocked the man's cap off without scratching the man, and ringed the peg on the same throw. 3. Placed successive pegs at 45, 50, 55 and 60 feet and threw successive ringers on all pegs. 4. Had a man place his forefinger on the ground 45 feet away, and ringed the finger without injury. 5. Whitewashed his opponent. "And that, gentlemen," chirped Manager Damon, "is throwing ringers." Lions Club Entertains 20-30 Monday Evening Members of Anaheim's 20-30 club this week recalled with pleasure the E. Kate Rea Wins By a 3-to-1 Vote Defeats Mrs. Kate McCullah for Position on Grammar School Board In the only local school election contest, held last Friday, that developed any opposition, Incumbent E. Kate Rea, clerk of the Anaheim grammar school board, was re-elected by more than a three-to-one vote over Mrs. Kate McCullah. The total vote was: Miss Rea, 703; Mrs. McCullah, 207. The school district vote was one of the heaviest in recent years, according to those who have kept in close touch with the school elections. Voting in the grammar school contest was at the George Washington (old Central) school. President Henry Ramm, of the Anaheim Union High school, who was unopposed for re-election, received a total vote of 360 votes, divided as follows: Anaheim, 141; Centralia, 30; Cypress, 8; Katella, 17; Laurel, 86; Loara, 12; Magnolia, 17; and Savanah, 49. Both the high school and grammar school boards will meet May 1 for reorganization purposes. The high school board meets a few days after the election to canvass the vote, which isn't required of the grammar school contest. Cyril R. Hannah, unopposed for re-election, was given all 17 votes and unanimously elected to the board of trustees of the Katella school district. Kiwanians Observe Position Strengthened Several weeks ago the director, who made a special trip to Sacramento, said that the bank would open much stronger financially than it ever was. Depositors signed up to place a certain portion of their checking account monies in the savings account, with another portion of their savings account to be transferred to eight-month certificates. In addition, the capitalization of the bank has been almost doubled. Concensus of opinion in the city and among financial leaders when the bank closed was that the institution was fundamentally sound, with unforeseen and ungovernable circumstances forcing its temporary closing. LATEST PUZZLE! HOW LONG DOES PUZZLE PUZZLE? When a puzzle really puzzles its puzzling life puzzles. Anyway, one puzzle's is at least five years, and nobody knows how much longer it will live. This is the verdict of Joe Collings of the Anaheim Truck and Transfer company. Five years ago that firm bought a group of puzzles (wooden blocks inside a pasteboard room, with the problem of moving a piano from corner A to corner C) and gave them out to friends in this district. Almost immediately, and for a period of about two years, persons from San Francisco, Santa Monica, San Diego and even back East wrote for solutions. Relatives here had sent them on after puzzling over the puzzle. But last week when Collings received a letter from Louise McCoy of Julesburg, Colo., the puzzle event had slipped almost from memory. Collings studied out the solution, but only after he had searched for the dusty archives and brought forth the last-remaining puzzle. Of course, he mailed a copy of the solution to Miss McCoy. Miss McCoy's letter read: "Several years ago some relatives of mine sent me a puzzle. They said that if I would write you that you would send me the answer to the puzzle. We have tried many, many times to work it, and can not. Would you send it? "The plan is furniture; the problem is to get the piano from corner A to corner C. We can get it in any other corner. "If you would send it I certainly would appreciate it." Friends Sorrow When 8-Year-Old Boy Dies 4. Had a man place his forefinger on the ground 45 feet away, and ringed the finger without injury. 5. Whitewashed his opponent. "And that, gentlemen," chirped Manager Damon, "is throwing ringers." Lions Club Entertains 20-30 Monday Evening Members of Anaheim's 20-30 club this week recalled with pleasure the program given Monday evening, when 50 covers were laid at the Elks club-house, by the Lions club. President Earl Jackson of the 20-30 presided until time for the program, when President O. E. Hanson of the Lions took the gavel and called for a few numbers from an operetta presented Thursday evening at the high school to aid unemployed. The Lions quartet, William Payne directing, gave several musical numbers; J. C. Elliott appeared in the evening's only speech, limited to one and a half minutes; and Reginald Taylor, with Mrs. Taylor at the piano; gave a group of popular selections. Both the high school and grammar school boards will meet May 1 for reorganization purposes. The high school board meets a few days after the election to canvass the vote, which is not required of the grammar school contest. Cyril R. Hannah, unopposed for reelection, was given all 17 votes and unanimously elected to the board of trustees of the Katella school district. Kiwanians Observe Member's Birthdays Five birthdays—F. A. Yungbluth's, F. N. Gibb's, August Schumacher's, H. C. Vogt's and Roscoe B. Young's—were observed by the Anaheim Kiwanians at the regular luncheon-meeting Tuesday when a special table was set for those who had climbed another rung up on life's ladder of years. Motion pictures taken by John C. Tuffee, Placentia's citrus grower, on his trip through Panana Canal, Cuba, and Florida, entertained the club. Joe Collings told of governor's night gathering at Whittier last week. Friends Sorrow When 8-Year-Old Boy Dies Death of eight-year-old Frederick Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schmidt of North Glassell street, Orange, who was killed when he fell off a harrow on his father's ranch Tuesday evening, brought expressions of sympathy from many Anaheim friends of the family. A younger brother, six-year-old George, also was riding on the harrow and fell, being critically injured at the same time. The older boy died within an hour of the accident. Mr. Schmidt, the child's father, is well known in Anaheim. He worked for years for the Danz Music company. Optimism Prevails As Valencia Season Nears; Local Labor Will Be Given Preference by Orange County Packing Houses Tempered optimism marks the attitude toward the coming valencia season. After a year of low prices, small oranges and extremely keen competition from deciduous fruits in all parts of the country, the outlook for marketing what probably will be a slightly larger orange with better coloring, looks reasonably good. This is the collective opinion of packing house managers in northern Orange county. They are almost unanimous in stating that prospects are much brighter than they were last year at this time, although none is willing to hazard a guess as to what prices may be when the season actually gets underway. To Hire Local Labor But all managers are unanimous on this point: Local labor, to the extent of about 1,000 persons or more, will be given preference. Warning was sounded this week to pickers and packers from other districts that there is plenty of labor right here in Orange county to perform all the picking, hauling and packing operations needed. This means that unemployment relief in a substantial way will begin the minute the packing houses open—and the independent houses, notably Olive Fruit company, will begin in some instances as early as the first part of next week. Most of the packing houses in Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia, La Habra, Garden Grove, Orange, Villa Park and Tustin are scheduled to get underway between April 15 and May 10, with the Yorba Linda Citrus association expected to start between May 10 and 15, according to Manager P. W. Damon. Will Need Many Employes Definite dates for opening of various packing houses necessarily cannot be given because marketing conditions will govern. But, viewing the light crop of Florida fruit this year, and the condition of the navels, certain sizes at least of valencias will be in demand early. Manager G. W. Sandilands of the Anaheim Orange and Lemon association two weeks ago predicted just this condition, but this week was hesitant about saying when his packing house would begin operations, although he estimated that when his organization is in full swing it will need 275 employees. Manager J. F. Hixon of the Placentia Co-operative association (now affiliated with California Fruit Growers) claims that marketing conditions look much better than they did last year, and that his plant probably will begin between April 20 and May 1, depending upon... ZETTE Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET NUMBER 26 COUNTY ENS SOON Official Puts Institution April 18 bank, closed since the re-opening it closed. Schuthe state superinas approved the cheering to hunf of Anaheim and azed Thursday by county supervisor bank, who has been for the re-opening it closed. Schuthe state superinas approved the place as soon as azged. S hunaker large number of before we can open but we will be open lengthened the director, who S sacramento, said and reopen much than it ever was. to place a certain checking account account, with their savings acceded to eight-month on, the capitalizahas been almost WHEN DOG SHOOTS MAN; THAT'S NEWS What's new today? The old answer no longer is good. There is a new standard, and it originates in Chicago. Dana's famous definition, "when a man bites a dog, that's news," now becomes prosaic. When a dog shoots a man, however, is news. And it happened last week when a watchman named Henry Rigeby, and employed for the Diamond T. Truck company, had his hand on a pistol in its holster when his dog, in a playful mood, jumped against him. The pistol went off. The bullet fractured Rigby's left leg. Sunrise Services Urged Annually Successful Rites at City Park Brings Popular Demand for Yearly Observance Hundreds of Anaheim worshipers were so impressed by the Easter sunrise services held in the city park under the auspices of the Ministerial union and the Y. M. C. A., that a consistent demand for continued rites on Easter morn this week may start an annual custom. SENTENCE PHONE ROBBERS FRIDAY Three Plead Guilty to Helding Up Local Firm When Brought to Court Wednesday Joe Brady, Roy Brent and Burt Phillips—the three bandits who robbed the Anaheim office of Southern California Telephone company February 17 of approximately $150—will join in column march from the county bastile to judge James L. Allen's court Friday morning to receive sentence, under law specified from seven years to life. They paraded under heavily-armed guard directed by Sheriff Loran Jackson to court Wednesday when they pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and then again were lodged in jail under $55,000 bail each pending their sentence Friday. Feared Break Expected break for liberty or interference in conducting the prisoners from jail to the courthouse, failed to develop. Earlier Sheriff Jackson had been warned of such an effort to escape. Four persons actually were involved in the robbery, three of whom—the three pleaded guilty—entered the telephone company office and held up Manager A. L. Bartlett and his assistants. The fourth man escaped, since Successful Rites at City Park Brings Popular Demand for Yearly Observance Hundreds of Anaheim worshipers were so impressed by the Easter sunrise services held in the city park under the auspices of the Ministerial union and the Y. M. C. A. that a consistent demand for continued rites on Easter morn this week may start an annual custom. The first sunrise services ever held in Anaheim were met with clear skies at dawn and favorable weather, as well as an unusually large attendance. Rev. J. A. Watson, Free Methodist church pastor, spoke on "The Resurrection of Christ, His Relation to Man." In his remarks Rev. Wateon pointed out the event of the first Easter established faith in resurrection and the teachings of Christ. It freed men of fear of death, showed a way to salvation, and brought out the fact that ahead of humanity is a day of inescapable judgment. Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, president of the Ministerial union and pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, presided. Services opened with a bugle call by Joe C. Elliott. Rev. E. Burgl, Salem Evangelical church pastor, offered prayer; Mrs. Walter J. Ross sang a solo; Rev. Thomas H. Walker, of the First Presbyterian church, gave scriptural reading; Rev. R. W. Lee, of the White Temple M. E. church read Van Dyke's "God of the Open Air"; Rev. B. C Voll, of the Broadway Methodist church, gave closing benediction; Y. M. C. A. members served as ushers. Churches throughout the city enjoyed extraordinarily large attendance Easter, and were elaborate in their special services. Plans Complete For Guild Fashion Tea Plans have been completed by St. Agnes Guild for their fashion show and benefit bridge tea which will be held at the Ebell clubrooms Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Freda Lumsdon, member of the Guild, and chairman of the fashion review, has announced that the gowns to be worn are models by Charles Armour, Kondazian, Pattullo, Samuel Kass, Nettle Rosenstein, Maurice Rentner and Eta Sherman. The hats are by Stetson, Yvette, John Frederick and Knox. Those who will model the gowns are Mrs. W. G. Boyer of Long Beach, Mrs. J. Willis Bennie Jr., of Placentia, Mrs. John Lee Havener, Mrs. Arthur Shipkey, Miss Sally Newkirk, Miss Priscilla Adams, and Mrs. Marle Gregg Oelke, of Anaheim. Bridge prizes were donated by Mrs. Brastad, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. Willard Beckley of Placentia; Stevens Van Ferguson; Sandra Stateline; Store. Feared Break Expected break for liberty or interference in conducting the prisoners from jail to the courthouse, failed to develop. Earlier Sheriff Jackson had been warned of such an effort to escape. Four persons actually were involved in the robbery, three of whom—the three pleaded guilty—entered the telephone company office and held up Manager A. L. Bartlett and his assistants. The fourth man escaped, since no person could identify him. License number of the car secured as the men hastily made their get-away toward Long Beach finally brought the arrest of the robbers. Several major crimes have been traced to the group among them the hold-up of the Kilpatrick bakery in Santa Ana. COUNTY JOBLESS NOW ORGANIZED Meet at Santa Ana Monday Evening, Elect Huntington Beach Man Chairman Unemployed men and women of Orange county, as a result of an organization meeting held in Santa Ana Monday evening of this week, will establish units in every city of the county and, through the central organization, work to relieve distress. This was the purpose as outlined by General Chairman Frank Morris of Huntington Beach, following his election in which several hundred unemployed from all sections of the county took part. Other officers selected were: C. B. Martin, Santa Ana, secretary; J. Frank Burke, publisher of Santa Ana Register, treasurer; and chairmen: J. W. Broderick, Santa Ana, first district; Herbert Cokeley, Huntington Beach, second district; Harry Amends, Buena Park, third district; Carl Lindeman, Orange, fourth district; R. L. Joiner, Costa Mesa, fifth district. Adopt Constitution The unemployed met in the auditorium of the Santa Ana high school. After a number of speeches, some of which tended toward talk and not auch else, Chairman Morris remarked: "It isn't flowery speeches you need, it is organization. Flowery speeches don't get you a thing. We can get love of those, but what we need is organization." The gathering settled down to adopting a constitution, discussing means of getting city groups to work under the general direction of the county executive committee. The constitution provides for standing committees on un- Charles Armour, Kondazian, Pattullo, Samuel Kass, Nettle Rosenstein, Maurice Rentner and Eta Sherman. The hats are by Stetson, Yvette, John Frederick and Knox. Those who will model the gowns are Mrs. W. G. Boyer of Long Beach, Mrs. J. Willis Bennie Jr., of Placentia, Mrs. John Lee Havener, Mrs. Arthur Shipkey, Miss Sally Newkirk, Miss Priscilla Adams, and Mrs. Marie Gregg Oelke, of Anaheim. Bridge prizes were donated by Mrs. Brastad, Mrs. Edith Smith, Mrs. Willard Beckley of Placentia; Stevens Van Engelen, Sowder Stationery Store, Evenet Grocery, Vincent Furniture Store, Honor Easton, artist and F. A. Yungbluth; score pads by Loly and Jensen and tickets by Dr. Wilhelm. The orchestra for the afternoon is being furnished through the courtesy of Rod Brastad. Those who do not care to play bridge may come to tea and the fashion review at 3:30 o'clock. Reservations for tables may be made with Helen Grafton, phone 2367 and reservations for tickets with Katherine Adams, 3267. Visitor Injured When Auto Runs on Walk John Carrigan, 35, of San Diego, who was injured Tuesday morning by an automobile driven by A. L. Willeford of Long Beach, is suffering from possible fractures of vertebrae but not from a broken back. In the general understanding of the term, physicians attending him at the sanitarium announced X-rays taken were studied for further internal injuries. Carrigan was standing at Chartres and Los Angeles streets when the Willeford machine entered the sidewalk zone and injured the visiting San Diegan. Council Studies Plan Proposed by Mr. Hunt W. H. Hunt's offer to deliver the water and light bills for the city of Anaheim for the amount of postage—between $60 and $70 a month—this week drew attention of the city council as a means of putting one more man to work. Rotarians Enjoy Talks on Members' Birthdays Rotarians enjoyed an impromptu program Monday at the regular lunch-meeting when Rev. Thomas H. Walker, observing that Charles F. Grimm and Dr. Walter L. Bigham were celebrating their birthdays, devoted his entire talk to eulogizing the two men. Mr. Grimm, remembering his 74th birthday, responded and was presented with a floral basket. JOE GISH I TINKLEPAUGH SAYS THE WAY THE GALS GO AFTER THE FELLAS THESE DAYS LEAP YEAR DON'T SEEM TO MAKE NO DIFFERENCE.