anaheim-gazette 1932-04-14

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOL. LXII HALE-TRUTHS OF TAXES EXPOSED Misconceptions About True Conditions In City Finances Corrected This Week Half-truths, with just enough show of authority behind them to appear correct on a superficial examination, were the weapons of two candidates in the city election just completed. Although these candidates, E. E. (Doc) Long and Jacob Lakeman, were defeated rather decisively with less than one-fifth of the total registered voters and about one-fourth of the number of ballots cast, the somewhat distorted conception of civic conditions they pictured needs the corrective influence of calm analization. Their statements, summarized amount to this: Anaheim's per capita tax is $30.63 in comparison to a per capita tax of less than $20, for either Fullerton or Santa Ana. Further, they quote State Comptroller Riley's report for authority. So far, very well, but the picture is so incomplete that an entirely erroneous condition is brought up in the taxpayer's mind. Explanation Why should Anaheim's tax be higher than elsewhere, when the experience of paying taxes in this city is less burdenome than in the very cities mentioned? Their statements summarized amount to this: Anaheim's per capita tax is $30.63 in comparison to a per capita tax of less than $20. For either Fullerton or Santa Ana, further, they quote State Comptroller Riley's report for authority. So far, very well, but the picture is so incomplete that an entirely erroneous condition is brought up in the taxpayer's mind. Explanation Why should Anaheim's tax be higher than elsewhere, when the experience of paying taxes in this city is less burdenome than in the very cities mentioned? Readers familiar with tax-paying conditions in Fullerton, for instance, know that the proportionate tax bill in Anaheim is less. Then, paradoxically, how can the per capita tax be greater? The simple answer is: It isn't. Here's why: Because Anaheim has a municipally-owned and controlled power and light department, the revenues of that department must be added to computing the per capita cost—not tax—of Anaheim. Revenues collected from this department for the year 1939-31 were as follows: Light, $137,357.11; power, $44,784.58; interest received on consumers' deposits, $169.50, for a total income of $182,311.19. In other words the people of Anaheim pay the city this sum instead of paying it or a greater amount to the Edison company, and the records of the department must be added into the city's bookkeeping system as a consequence. But consider, please, that from these revenues the city pays out in total operating expense, bond and interest payments and capital outlay, a total of $114,978.15, leaving an operating profit of the department of $67,333.04 which goes directly toward relieving taxation to the extent of $6.12 per person, figured on the basis of 11,000 population. Anaheim Next to Lowest Thus, while the municipally-owned department adds to the bookkeeping, it pays the city a handsome profit, actuated from page 1) Suspect Nabbed In M. Royer Burglary Suspected of being implicated with Howard H. Swanson, who now is serving a term at San Quentin for robbing the Max Royer home on West Orange-thorpe avenue last August of approximately $15,000, Cecil Renneker was apprehended in Los Angeles last week and was held for Orange county authorities. Swanson was given a term of five years to life. Some of the loot taken from the Royer home, which included jewelry, radio and other valuable articles, was sold in Los Angeles, and a portion recovered by authorities in Orange county. Business Women Learn Burglars Get $190 In Drug Store Job Loot Valued at That Figure Reported Missing As Police Query Transients Prescription whiskey and cigarettes, approximating $190, in value, are believed to be the principal loss as a result of the burglary Saturday night of the Orange County Drug store. Although Owner H. E. Arnold refused to disclose for publication what was the object of the intruders' police state that the two items mentioned appeared to be missing. By use of good fingerprints secured from a hacksaw and other tools used in the burglary, County Fingerprint Specialist Herman Zabel hopes to trace the suspects and eventually catch them. Anaheim police, after investigating the means of entrance, questioned several transients in the hopes of finding the culprits. The burglars broke through a restroom window, tearing away the only protecting screen. They broke down three doors leading to their objective. C. August Thomas Is Mourned by Friends C. August Thomas, 73, for 28 years a resident of Anaheim, was mourned by scores of friends in Anaheim and vicinity this week. He died at his home on West North street late Friday and was buried at the Anaheim cemetery Monday afternoon, following funeral services held in the Zion Lutheran church with Rev. H. G. Sshmelzer officiating... Business Women Learn of Mexico at Meeting Mrs. John Kessman of the Santa Ana junior college was principle speaker at Thursday night's meeting of the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's club, held at the Elks clubhouse. Introduced by Program Chairman Vincent Palmer, foreign relations chairman of the club, Mrs. Kessman spoke on "Mexico." Music was furnished by the Americanization class. INDIANS IN "POW-POW" Anaheim's Friendly Indians Thursday afternoon motored to Fullerton for a "pow-wow" of northern Orange county clubs. In Business COURAGE IS an important factor. But courage alone, unless backed by advertising knowledge and good merchandise, cannot succeed. Call in Gazette ad men when planning your campaign—you'll find their services of value. C. August Thomas Is Mourned by Friends C. August Thomas, 73, for 28 years a resident of Anaheim, was mourned by scores of friends in Anaheim and vicinity this week. He died at his home on West North street late Friday and was buried at the Anaheim cemetery Monday afternoon, following funeral services held in the Zion Lutheran church with Rev. H. G. Schmelzer officiating under arrangements made by Backs, Terry and Campbell. Pallbearers were Paul Melhorn, Chris Schenk, William Claussing, John H. Bruinsworth, Fred Koesel and Carl Dauss. Mr. Thomas is survived by his widow, Mrs. Maria Thomas; and brother, Paul F. Thomas of New York, and a sister, Mrs. Emilia Traenkner of Pennsylvania. Santa Ana School Board Makes Tax Cut Santa Ana's board of education Tuesday evening took the lead among county schools in reducing taxation when it lopped off $150,000 from its 1932-33 budget, parring 33 cents from the next school tax rate. The school board eliminated the positions of 12 teachers, cut salaries of the remaining 309 ten per cent, and slashed adult education costs from $25,000 to $15,000. Milk Prices Go Down As Production Is Up Beginning Thursday, the price of milk delivered in Anaheim and vicinity dropped from 12 to 10 cents a quart, with heavy coffee cream taking a two-cent slash from 17 cents a half-pint, and whipping cream a cut of a nickle from 30-cents, with buttermilk going down to a thin dime. Price reductions were necessary because of an over-production of 30 per cent of milk in Southern California, according to dairymen. No price cut was made on pint deliveries. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1932 Mann and To Bo EDITORIAL A REVIEW OF THE H During the recent campaign recirculated that the per capita tax is than that in Santa Ana and Fullerton an extravagantly, not to save inefficien pality. Figures were quoted from a Controller Riley tending to bear on figures showing that per capita tax ably in excess of the two towns. Th with a deliberate intention to deceive well known fact that Rilev's figures paid into the city treasury and do no of city government. It is perfectly w has the lowest tax rate but one of all California and that there is now o money in the treasury. That does no wrong at the city hall. Why, then do Riley's figures show disadvantage with its two sister cities respect to the per capita tax rate? Anaheim we pay into the city treat which there is a profit of $67,333.0 for electric lighting and power, these pally owned proposition while at F PUBLIC SCHOOLS GET MILK FUNDS TOTALING $506 Grammar schools Monday received a total of $506.87 in Red Cross milk funds, contributed by salary donations of county employees in the third supervisorial district, divided as follows: Anaheim, $91.67; Fullerton, $91.67; Savanna, $11.66; Centralia, $11.66; Orangethorpe, $23.32; Magnolia, $23.32; Cypress, $22.69; Buena Park, $36.48; Brea, $44.64; Placentia, $45.64; Yorba Linda, $23.32; La Habra, $45.64; Olinda, $13.16. Supervisors Make Startling Report If country expenses are to be reduced in order to relieve taxation demands, some voluntary retrenchments must be made in substantial amounts by the very groups clamoring for reduced taxes. This was the plain, startling but courteous announcement of the board of supervisors after Tuesday's meeting. The supervisors expressed sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the farm bureau and realty boards in appointing a joint committee to study the tax problem with a view to getting taxes reduced. They also stated boldly that the very departments such as the farm bureau, with a more or less fixed expense, and schools, which demand about 50 per cent of all tax monies, leave the supervisors but very little leeway in correcting the tax evil. In other words, the costs of schools and the farm bureau and similar county departments are about the only places $15,000 Home For Club Open July 1 Construction Begins This Week On L-Shape, Spanish-Type Structure Construction of an L-shape, Spanish-type building at Sycamore and Los Angeles streets by J. S. Fluor for lease to the Southern California Auto club, with either end of the wing let out to professional men, was started this week. The one-story building will cost in the neighborhood of $15,000. Anaheim's Fluor Construction company expects to keep approximately 15 men employed until June 15, with the building ready for occupancy by July 1. One wing of 100 feet along Sycamore street just north of the Elks clubhouse and another of 60 feet along the main thoroughfare will be of class C construction with exterior brick walls, steel sash, and title and composition roof. Typically-warm colors will mark the Spanish-type decorations. Resident Manager A. P. M. Brown of the Auto club and his crew of four, Mrs. Norma Yorde, Loyd M. Redmond, Edward G. Wessel and Vernon Bruderle, at present are situated at 344 South Los Angeles Street. Announcement of the new building was made last Saturday simultaneously by Brown. Fluor, Architects Everett E. Parks of Anaheim and Milo L. Berenson of Santa Ana, and the contractors. Educators Talk at Big Masonic Meet Educators J. E. Clayes of Anaheim and S. C. Hartranft of Fullerton Friday evening addressed 200 Masons from The supervisors expressed sincere appreciation for the cooperation of the farm bureau and realty boards in appointing a joint committee to study the tax problem with a view to getting taxes reduced. They also stated boldly that the very departments such as the farm bureau, with a more or less fixed expense, and schools, which demand about 50 per cent of all tax monies, leave the supervisors but very little leeway in correcting the tax evil. In other words, the costs of schools and the farm bureau and similar county departments are about the only places left where slashes can be made. Voluntary reduction of these expenses, which approximate three-fourth of all tax monies, were desired by the supervisors in an effort to still further reduce county taxes. BACK FROM AUSTRALIA Gilbert Kluthe and Jack Weatherly, back from a ten-week journey to Australia, this week recalled the oddities of travel, the changes in climate and scenery, and told friends of the many interesting things they saw. Educators J. E. Clayes of Anaheim and S. C. Hartranft of Fullerton Friday evening addressed 200 Masons from northern Orange county cities at a Past Masters' night observance of Anaheim lodge. Dinner at 6:30 o'clock in the Masonic hall was followed by the short educational talks, preliminary to the state-wide public schools week held annually by the Masons and this year beginning April 24. Following the meeting, Past Masters W. P. Webb, E. H. Metcalf, A. Alexander, George Jackson, W. D. Kohlenberger, Hugo Schultz, D. D. Webb and Thomas Lumsdon conferred the third degree on a candidate. HOW ANAHEIM VOTED LAST MONDAY Consolidated Precincts Trustee— A B C D E F G H Total Cook 170 185 209 139 138 179 187 204—1411 Koehler 121 97 170 83 79 82 77 163—872 Lakeman 104 160 96 161 208 144 176 116—1165 Long 93 180 91 148 214 148 179 121—1174 Mann 237 207 224 185 169 241 222 215—1700 Neuschafer 101 94 86 98 81 79 91 112—742 Pietrok 6 4 2 8 11 20 12 19—82 Clerk— Adams 52 47 35 34 89 50 21 36—364 Griffith 116 149 148 94 99 135 146 145—1032 Merritt 158 130 202 191 155 184 144 155—1319 Patrick 79 91 63 56 59 64 123 111—646 Pemberton 20 54 5 33 53 17 41 32—255 Treasurer— Boege 196 214 178 184 237 226 227 241—1703 Smith 110 161 116 99 114 104 140 128—972 Wallop 115 88 154 123 98 107 105 105—895 He is a first class well on his job. He retires with an him. Mr. Lakeman also retires. Hisness in Fullerton and is giving much enterprise. We have had no quarrel been able to get along with him seems to have been unable to get at the city hall. The books and accounts at the public at all times. There is nothing the council desires to keep from the splendid shape and we have a firsttees. That ought to be good enough. We have a good word of comment Bouldin and also for Fire Chief Nyack city splendid service and better me not be found in the state of Californi Councilmen Sheridan. Koesel in service on the council. If you want these gentlemen, we don't know find them. Let us all put our show ahead with the single desire to come every man and woman in this town. ZETTE Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET NUMBER 28 In and Cook Named To Board of Trustees EDITORIAL PREVIEW OF THE ELECTION Recent campaign reports were persistently the per capita tax in Anaheim was higher than Ana and Fullerton, and that this city was likely not to say inefficiently managed municipalities were quoted from a report issued by State Department, tending to bear out this assertion, the fact that per capita taxes here were considered of the two towns. This statement was made the intention to deceive the voters, for it is a fact that Rilev's figures are based upon moneys from treasury and do not actually show the cost of rent. It is perfectly well known that Anaheim tax rate but one of all the cities of its class in that there is now over $150,000 of surplus treasury. That does not show there is anything new in hall. No Rilev's figures show Anaheim to be at a high its two sister cities of Orange county with per capita tax rate? Simply because here in May into the city treasury $182,311.19 upon a profit of $67,333.04 accruing to taxpayers using and power, these utilities being a municipal position while at Fullerton and Santa Ana lighting and power is paid to the Edison Company. INDUCT VICTORS MONDAY NIGHT Incumbents Charles Boeg and Edward B. Merritt Returned! The will of 3,798 Anaheim voters who trekked to the polls early this week will be fulfilled next Monday evening when Charles H. Mann and John H. Cook are sworn in as new members of the city board of trustees, and Charles Boege and Edward B. Merritt are inducted into the offices of city treasurer and city clerk, respectively. Decisive victories in each instance leaves no doubt as to how the legally-scheduled canvase of the vote by the present board of trustees next Monday will result. From the first looked upon as the popular candidate, Mann secured an even 1700 votes and his "harmony" team-mate, Cook, was second high with 1411, to lead the field of seven for city council. Merritt, Boege Win The other team-mates in the race for two positions on the council came in... No Riley's figures show Anaheim to be at a with its two sister cities of Orange county with lower capita tax rate? Simply because here in city into the city treasury $182,311.19 upon a profit of $67,333.04 accruing to taxpayers and power, these utilities being a municipal position while at Fullerton and Santa Ana electric lighting and power is paid to the Edison would this amount be deducted from the total taxes paid in it would show that, even with a there than in the other two towns, the per site as low as that in either of the other sites. That is just as simple as A. B. C. but a during election times travels fast and at times difficult to disprove. Every voter in town rate is the lowest in the state, with one everybody similarly knows that our city admin- as economically administered as any city in california. This untruthful statement traveled then responsible for it is "no slouch" when it signizing. There is nothing wrong at the city had a splendid and economical administration was a better and a cheaper water supply than community in the state. Position candidates, Long and Lakeman, polled and of the votes cast and represent something both of the city's entire registration. These are not want in, but they failed to get in. The bal- balan two-thirds of the vote cast was divided candidates, Charles H. Mann and John H. Cook, and were elected, while John Neuschafer and F. A. Pietrok polled a considerable vote the returns. These votes came from Mann and their words, the vote was divided between these while Long and Lakeman polled the entire position. Issue was injected into the campaign and considerable vote was doubtless polled by voters organization, the bulk came from the "outs" administration. New members of the board will prove themselves additions to the council. They will work along Cilmen Sheridan, Koesel and Martinet and will be the city a capable and well handled administrative affairs. They are large property owners, and will bring to the council valuable ex- men have sat upon the council before. Mr. Early mayor of the city and is an estimable and gentleman, as is Mr. Mann. He has given more information and has spent more money in dyking the preventing overflow than any man in the city. Not endorsement for any man. We look to see operating in unison to the end that the best every man in the community may be subserved. Possible fire department, second to none in the coefficient and ably handled police force as well as which compares favorably with that of any Dr. Bessica Raiche Funeral On Tuesday Anaheim friends of Dr. Bessica Raiche, after attending her funeral in Santa Ana Tuesday with Rev. George Warmer officiating, recalled that she was reputed to have been the first woman ever to have owned and flown her own airplane. She gained this distinction in 1910 with a pusher-type airplane at Mineola, New York. Lately, however, she had not shown much interest in aviation. Dr. Raiche recently has been living with her daughter, Catherine, at Halboa island. The daughter and a friend left Dr. Raiche at home Saturday evening and on returning didn't attempt to awaken her, discovering Sunday morning that she had died during the night. No inquiry was held. Dr. Raiche, an obstetrician, practiced at the Johnston-Wickett clinic for eight years, and then established a maternity home in Santa Ana. She was Mrs. Andrew Rorden of Fullerton won first prize. Mrs. John Molt of Anaheim, second, and Mrs. Louise Hargrove, also of this city, third. In 10 tables of cards enjoyed at the social gathering held at the Concordia Society hall Monday evening. President Henry Bremer and the various committee chairmen received congratulations on the success of the party. 10 Tables of Cards at Concordia Gathering Mrs. Andrew Rorden of Fullerton won first prize. Mrs. John Molt of Anaheim, second, and Mrs. Louise Hargrove, also of this city, third. In 10 tables of cards enjoyed at the social gathering held at the Concordia Society hall Monday evening. President Henry Bremer and the various committee chairmen received congratulations on the success of the party. JOE GISH TINKLEPAUGH SAYS EVERYTHING D BE ALL RIGHT IF FOLKS WOULD STOP SPENDING MONEY THEY HAVEN'T GOT.