anaheim-gazette 1932-04-28

For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOL. LXII MERRITT QUITS AFTER 32 YEARS AS CITY CLERK Resignation Effective May 10; City Council Receives Five Applications for Job Edward B. Merritt, 82, for 32 years a public servant who recently was elected for the ninth four-year term, quits the city clerkship May 10 with the expressed sympathy of the city council and hundreds of friends throughout the city. He tendered his resignation Tuesday evening and as he spoke of his happy association through the years with Anaheim's office-holders, his voice broke. Mellowed by many years of life, Merritt's respectful resignation bore the stamp of self sacrifice because he should like to have gone on as in the past, especially since he was returned to office again over a field of five candidates April 11, but, as he put it, "because of my advanced age and condition of health I am unable to do the work required to be done in the office of the city clerk. I must seek a rest. I cannot disregard my health any longer." "I assure you that this is not easy for me to do, and that I have given the matter a great deal of consideration before deciding to act. In the office I bore the stamp of self sacrifice because he should like to have gone on as in the past, especially since he was returned to office again over a field of five candidates April 11, but, as he put it, "because of my advanced age and condition of health I am unable to do the work required to be done in the office of the city clerk. I must seek a rest. I cannot disregard my health any longer. "I assure you that this is not easy for me to do, and that I have given the matter a great deal of consideration before deciding to act. In the office I have enjoyed the fullest measure of cooperation on the part of the other officers and departments of the city, and hereby express my deepest appreciation for the kind and friendly treatment which has always been accorded me." Seven Seek Job' In presenting his resignation, Mr. Merritt recommended the appointment of his assistant, Miss Beatrice Miller, who has been in his office for eight years and recently made a suggestion as to how the city could save approximately $350 by combining the offices of clerk and auditor. Other candidates presenting the applications to be considered by the council by or before May 10 are: Charles Griffith, who polled 1032 votes and was second to Mr. Merritt for city clerk; Perry G. Smith, second high in the race for city treasurer; R. B. Young; R. A. Patrick, defeated candidate for city clerk; and William Helling. Petition on behalf of John Wallop, defeated in the city treasurer campaign, was read to the council, and signed by J. H. Brunworth, Frank N. Gibbs, John W. Truxaw, William Dolan, Fred A. Backs, John Cassou, Hugo E. Strodthoff, William Siemann, W. L. Bigham, F. H. Houck, Ben A. G. Stroup, L. N. Wisser, O. H. Renner, Fred C. Rimpau and H. H. Benjamin. All applications were ordered filed. Mayor Fred Koesel stated he hoped the council would arrive at a solution of the knotty problem of choosing a city clerk to succeed Mr. Merritt Some consideration was given to calling a special election, but this apparently has been given up and the city council is expected to appoint a successor. More Communists Than Elks, Claim Members of Elkdom who reside in Orange county this week recalled the pertinent suggestions made by President F. E. (Gene) Dayton of the California State Elks association, who was an honored guest and speaker at the Anaheim B. P. O. Elks clubhouse meeting last week. Among the honored guests were Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers L. A. New Spirit Noted As Bank Reopened State Banking Chief Ed Rianey Tells Governor's Council That Conditions Improving Re-opening of the Southern County bank "has engendered a most desirable new spirit of confidence in Southern California," according to State Bank Superintendent Ed Rainey in his report to the governor's council on Tuesday. The council received reports from various departments, including that of the building and loan, for which Commissioner Friend W. Richardson reported: "It is quite evident that investors gradually are coming to realize that these institutions with able, efficient and conservative management will weather the present economic storm in good shape. The general condition of building and loan associations has undergone a material improvement since the filing of the March report." Corrects Report State Corporation Commissioner Daughter stated: "Records of the division of corporations indicate that March is the banner month of the year, and thus far in 1932, the month which ushers in the spring season in California apparently brings an increased volume of new business, as well as setting a highwater mark for the amount of business handled." Locally, the Southern County Bank continued to make substantial progress along the same favorable opening lines as last week. The Gazette is glad to take this opportunity of correcting its report of the bank's capitalization. REGISTRATION OF COUNTY MAKING In the two years since census was taken showing ple living in Orange county of this county has proximately 150,000 or customary gauge of the registration holds true. County Clerk J. M. B this week that 54,320 county have registered with prospects of severing eligible to vote before This is more than doubled registered voters in Orlando 1920. Biennial registration 1920, as announced by B 25,128; 1922, 31317; 1924, 41,726; 1928, 51,097; 1930 (to date), 54,320. Two Showers at Storm Here Jupiter Pluvius, after ening clouds overhead week and sweeping thru cold breeze, finally fulfilled this week with two rainy night, and one hallstrom afternoon. The showers comparatively light, total inch for the week, bring total to 15.24 inches of rain pared with 10.08 inches last year. Limit Parties Than Elks, Claim Members of Elkdom who reside in Orange county this week recalled the pertinent suggestions made by President F. E. (Gene) Dayton of the California State Elks association, who was an honored guest and speaker at the Anaheim B. P. O. Elks clubhouse meeting last week. Among the honored guests were Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers L. A. Lewis of Anaheim and W. T. Jerome of Santa Ana, as well as officers from the Orange and Santa Ana lodges. Visiting officers were guests of the Anaheim officers at a dinner held previous to the general session. Mr. Dayton stressed the importance of lodge work and its ideal of upholding the government of the United States. In this regard he pointed out that more persons are enrolled under the communist flag in the United States, than there are members of the Elks lodges. Work of the lodge in promoting boys' welfare and of educational activities also received his attention. He praised the local lodge on its glee club and orchestra, both of which shared in last week's entertainment program. Intelligent and AGGRESSIVE advertising, combined with courteous and trained salespeople and good merchandise, is the secret of profitable business in this new competitive era, according to findings of U. S. C.'s recent survey. And the big factor under the intelligent placing of advertising is the choice of the right medium; that's why the Gazette is chosen by successful advertisers. Exchange Program Rotary Feature Anaheim Rotarians skip next Monday as a regular luncheon-meeting day but will attend en mass the joint meeting of Anaheim service clubs sponsored by the 20-30 club, to be held Thursday, May 5, at 6 p.m. in the Elks clubhouse. The meeting Monday of this week was featured by an exchange program from Huntington Beach Rotarians, with Walter Thompson welding the gavel, calling on visiting members for a series of short talks. Warren Bristol's subject was "Fellowship in Rotary"; John Africa spoke on "Fun in Rotary"; Rev. John Engle on "Fines in Rotary and their Purposes"; Prof. M. D. Jones on "Educational Objects of Rotary." Remove Weeds From Vacant Lots, Warning Property owners who fail to have the dry weeds removed from their vacant properties in Anaheim will have the cost of doing the work by city employees added to the tax bill as an expense item. Fire Chief R. Nyboe announced this week. In order to provide as many unemployed men work as possible the city has delayed sending its regular crews onto the vacant lots to clear them of weeds, Nyboe stated. Unless this work is done, the city will do it and charge it, so the property owners are urged to hire an otherwise unemployed man for the job. Limit Parties Park, Must Obey In order to accommodate Anaheim at the city park parties from out of town be limited to 250 and must park rules, according to the city council's public committee, Chairman announced. Other members committee are John Co. Martenet Jr. 54,000 Sample Mailed Out to The 54,000 registered ange county this week p sample ballots received ferential primary to be County Clerk J. M. Bad ballots out last Friday democratic and prohibit lots were mailed, bearing delegates pledged to the candidates of each par ballots contained two measures. Involuntary Efforts W. Schr Walter Schmid, who live and Brookhurst road, in changed $75 worth of tab and clothing, for an order's hammer last Friday happened this way, acco port filed with the sheriff burglar entered the house and 11 p.m., prying o with the hammer, which AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1932 You Dizzy? By Albert T. Reid INCREASING COST OF GOVERNMENT STATE OF NATIONAL PLAN DIAMOND JUBILEE HERE THIS SUMMER 75th Anniversary of City's Founding to be Celebrated, Chamber Decides Anaheim will wake up some morning this summer to live again the historical days of its founding. re-fight individual Indians, battle the destructive pests which wiped out the famous vineyards, and marvel at the intelligence, fortitude and perservance which through 75 years has made this city what it is today. If the plans of the chamber of commerce and other civic bodies materialize. Although the plan first was advanced several months ago, definite action was delayed until last week when the idea to celebrate this city's seventy-fifth anniversary, with a diamond jubilee was placed before the directors of the chamber of commerce at their regular luncheon at the Elks clubhouse. Present as guests were Mayor Fred Koesel, members of the city council. Supervisor William Schumacher, Thomas L. McFadden, William Wellop, Dr. H. A. Johnston and John Price. Secretary George W. Reid outlined a plan to have the city's pioneer institutions take part, with floats repre- REGISTRATIONS OF COUNTY ARE MAKING RECORD In the two years since the federal census was taken showing 118,000 people living in Orange county, the population of this county has jumped to approximately 150,000 or more, if the customary gauge of three-to-one over registration holds true. County Clerk J. M. Backs announced this week that 54,320 people of this county have registered so far this year, with prospects of several more becoming eligible to vote before fall balloting. This is more than double the number of registered voters in Orange county in 1920. Biennial registration totals since 1920, as announced by Backs, are: 1920, 25,128; 1922, 31317; 1924, 41,347; 1926, 41,726; 1928, 51,097; 1930, 50,307; 1932 (to date), 54,320. Two Showers and Hail Storm Here This Week Jupiter Pluvius, after sending threatening clouds overhead for the past week and sweeping the earth with a cold breeze, finally fulfilled his promise this week with two rains during the night, and one hallstorm late Tuesday afternoon. The showers and hail were comparatively light, totaling .26 of an inch for the week, bringing the season's total to 15.24 inches of rainfall as compared with 10.08 inches for the season last year. Limit Parties to City Pioneer Picnic to Be Held On June 4 Full Program to be Announced Later; Basket Picnic Planned, Coffee to be Served "Old Timers" of Anaheim and vicinity will hold their annual pioneer picnic in the city park, June 4, according to the announcement this week of the Mother Colony, chapter of D. A. R., which sponsors the reunion of old friends. The picnic will be a basket affair, with coffee to be served by a committee. L. A. Lewis will be master of ceremonies. Full program which probably will include a speaker familiar with local history, will be announced later. For the past few years about 200 "old timers" have turned out for the big picnic, which has taken the leading place on the social calendar for local pioneers and their descendants. Here the history of the city and Orange county is re-lived; here scores of old friends get together at least once a year. Brown Exonerated of Blame in Auto Death Coroner's jury Tuesday exonerated A. P. M. Brown, resident manager of the Southern California Automobile club, of all blame in connection with the death by accident Saturday evening at East Center and Placentia avenue of Historical Locations Among the points of interest shown on the panoramic-map are the Daily and Weekly Gazette's office on South Los Angeles street about opposite the present Western Auto Supply company; the First Presbyterian church, the St. Michael's Episcopal church and the Planter's hotel. The original layout of the streets are given, most of which have been renamed in the last 60 years. In pointing out the various methods through which the jubilee could be celebrated properly, Secretary Reid gave a short history of the city, stating that it is one of two California cities founded by colonists. Efforts will be made to have well known pioneers attend the function, with emphasis placed on getting "old timers" now elsewhere to return for the day's entertainment. Unique ideas for floats, historical in nature, can be arranged easily, the secretary said, while a big luncheon can be held at the city park, probably with loud speakers installed so that all attending can hear the program that would be arranged. Benefit Musical to be Given at Church May 9 A musical benefit program, silver offering from which will be distributed between the George Washington and Fremont Parent-Teacher associations for child welfare work, will be given at the White Temple Methodist church May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. E. L. Anderson program chairman, announced Jupiter Prudence, after sending threatening clouds overhead for the past week and sweeping the earth with a cold breeze, finally fulfilled his promise this week with two rains during the night, and one hailstorm late Tuesday afternoon. The showers and hail were comparatively light, totalling .26 of an inch for the week, bringing the season's total to 15.24 inches of rainfall as compared with 10.08 inches for the season last year. Limit Parties to City Park, Must Obey Rules In order to accommodate residents of Anaheim at the city park at all times, parties from out of town hereafter will be limited to 250 and must abide by all park rules, according to a decision of the city council's public improvements committee, Chairman Leo Sheridan announced. Other members of the committee are John Cook and M. W. Martenet Jr. 54,000 Sample Ballots Mailed Out to Voters The 54,000 registered voters of Orange county this week poured over the sample ballots received for the preferential primary to be voted May 3. County Clerk J. M. Backs mailed the ballots out last Friday. Republican, democratic and prohibition party ballots were mailed, bearing the names of delegates pledged to the presidential candidates of each party. Separate ballots contained two referendum measures. Involuntary Exchange Costs W. Schmid $170 Walter Schmid, who lives at Minorca and Brookhurst road, involuntarily exchanged $75 worth of tableware, towels and clothing, for an ordinary carpenter's hammer last Friday evening. It happened this way, according to a report filed with the sheriff's office: A burglar entered the house between 7 and 11 p.m., prying open entrance with the hammer, which was left near the building. Brown Exonerated of Blame in Auto Death Coroner's jury Tuesday exonerated A. P. M. Brown, resident manager of the Southern California Automobile club, of all blame in connection with the death by accident Saturday evening at East Center and Placentia avenue of George Covarruvas, 19, of a settlement north of Anaheim. Mr. Brown's car collided with one driven by Basil Gonzales, 19, who didn't testify at the hearing, on advice of his attorney. Mr. and Mrs. Brown received minor injuries in the accident. Funeral rites for Mr. Covarruvas were held Wednesday morning at the Placentia Catholic church, with interment following at Holy Cross cemetery. Anaheim’s Total Tax Rate Studied In Comparison With Fullerton, Santa Ana Renewed interest in taxation and city expenses this week resulted in a study of Controller Ray L. Riley's report for 1931 on the financial transactions of city, county and state governments in California, with many surprising figures coming to light. Discussion relative to comparative tax rates, costs of respective governments, and similar functions between Anaheim, Santa Ana, Fullerton and Orange, of course, received more attention than similar comparisons elsewhere in the state. Riley's report shows that of the four major cities in Orange county, Anaheim has the lowest total tax rate of 1.25. Santa Ana has 1.82, Orange, 1.45; and Fullerton the highest, 1.72. In this same report it is interesting to note that Blythe with 4.10 has the highest tax rate in the state, and Hercules, with .15, the lowest. Average rate runs close to Fullerton's. Tax Receipts Shown Receipts for the cities, classified according to source, are given as: Anaheim, taxes, $147,611.50; licenses and permits, $10,097.15; fines and penalties, $10,107.50; privileges, $6,378.44; interest receipts, $4,505.57; subventions and grants, $449.58. Fullerton: Taxes, $218,277.95; licenses and permits $10,278.11; fines and penalties, $14,511.85; privileges, $3,101.29; interest receipts, $2,333. Santa Ana received from taxes $606.-819.58 and proportionately larger other fees, while Orange took in $139,493.60 in taxes. Anaheim thus took in from taxes on property $70,766.30 less than Fullerton, slightly more than for Orange, which is a smaller community, and about one-fifth the amount of Santa Ana. Classifications Vary Total receipts for Anaheim for gifts, donations, pension fund dues, fees charges for minor sales miscellaneous public service enterprise obligations deposits etc., were $539,105.18; Santa Ana, $1,095,761.67; Fullerton, $344,492.-41; and Orange, $202,673.67. Payments classified according to government functions performed gave: Anaheim, general government, $45.-(Continued on Page 9) CALIFORNIA Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET NUMBER 30 DIMOND HERE SUMMER ry of City's be Celebrated, Decides up some morning again the historiading. re-fight inditle the destructive but the famous vineat the intelligence, reservance which was made this city of the plans of the ce and other civic first was advanced definite action was week when the idea city's seventy-fifth lamord jubilee was actors of the chamher regular lunchhouse. Present as Fred Koesel, membureau, Supervisor r. Thomas L. Mcllop. Dr. H. A. Price. W. Reid outlined city's pioneer instiwith floats repre- RADIO CROONER FACES "MUSIC"; GOES TO JAIL Three out of four wives were in Superior Judge George K. Scovel's court last Friday when Radio Crooner Charles Harold Nye, 28, and blond, was sentenced to serve nine months in jail as a condition of five years probation granted on a bigamy charge. Two of the wives, No. 4 and No. 2, Lillian Russo Nye and Mary Magdalen Hurley Nye of Phoenix, sympathized when Judge Scovel ruled that upon emerging from jail, the convicted bigamist could not live with his latest acquisition, No. 4, until he had secured a divorce from militant No. 3, Frances Reid Nye of Hawthorne, who pressed the charges. She heard his voice over the radio from a Texas station and immediately set officers of the law on his "ether waves" with the result that Charles Nye was brought back here for trial. He married No. 3 in Fullerton. No. 1, Hazel Nye, was divorced by Nye in Coshen, Indiana in 1922. She was the only one not present. No. 2 looked sympathetically on what No. 3 request that Nye be allowed to live with her was denied until such time as the marriage to No. 3 was broken by divorce or annulment. MAYOR KOESEL RECOVERS FROM GAS POISONING Escapes Death as Carbon Monoxide Gas from Machine Makes Him Unconscious Anaheim this week was recovering from the shock it received when Mayor Fred Koesel narrowly escaped death by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday evening. Overcome by exhaust gas from an engine running in his garage, which had all doors open, sometime between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday afternoon, the popular leader of the city began recovering consciousness about 2 o'clock Monday morning. After physicians had worked over him for nearly eight hours. Mayor Koesel recovered sufficiently to be taken from the Anaheim Sanitarium to his home at 706 West Center street early Monday, but stayed away from his office nearly all day on orders of his physician who wanted him to recuperate his strength before again returning to work. After going home, Mayor Koesel said that he had gone to his garage Sunday afternoon and started the engine of one automobile to allow the battery to charge, while he worked on the other machine, making... Growers Studying Pro Rating Plans Scheme To Be Worked Out by Representatives of Packing Campanies Valencia orange growers this week studied the proposed plan to limit quantity of oranges shipped this year, disposing of smaller and poorer quality fruit to local outlets, in an effort to bolster prices. The plan received hearty approval of President C. C. Teague of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, J. H. Strait of the Mutual Orange Distributors; J. W. Grill of the Orange County Farm Bureau; C. M. Brown of Redlands, and others who are vitally interested in marketing fruit at a profit. The plan has been under consideration for two months and details of it were announced last week at Santa Ana. Under the plan, which probably will receive approval of over 90 per cent of the orange growers, a committee will meet once each week to study the market and work out sizes and quantities of oranges to be shipped. Representatives of the pro rating committee would be picked from all organizations. Says Shortridge Needed at Capitol Continuance of United States Senator Shortridge in his present office is not only desirable but necessary to California's best interests, according to Prof. R. L. Adams of the college of agriculture at the University of California in Berkeley. The Senator is now rounding out his second term. In a letter indorsing Senator Shortridge, Prof. Adams pointed out that preservation of tariff schedules is vital to prosperity of California, and that some Senator Shortridge's most outstanding work has been in obtaining and retaining adequate duties on products of this State. Prof. Adams spent a year in Washington in 1929 and 1930 as an advocate of increased tariff on almonds. Plant Remodeling Will Cost $10,000 The $10,000 remodelling planned for the old packing plant at Brookhurst clans had worked over him for nearly eight hours. Mayor Koesel recovered sufficiently to be taken from the Anaheim Sanitarium to his home at 706 West Center street early Monday, but stayed away from his office nearly all day on orders of his physician who wanted him to recuperate his strength before again returning to work. After going home, Mayor Koesel said that he had gone to his garage Sunday afternoon and started the engine of one automobile to allow the battery to charge, while he worked on the other machine, making minor repairs. Both doors to the garage were open. Evidently wind carried the carbon monoxide gas to where the mayor was working, overcoming him. Mrs Koesel returned home about 7 o'clock and immediately called for assistance to take Mr. Koesel to the hospital. Mayor Koesel had fully recovered from the narrow escape by the time the city council met Tuesday evening, and attended, taking his usual active part in city affairs. City Plans Funds For Park Musicals City council gave an ordinance appropriating $6,000 for the purpose of advertising Anaheim through music in programs at the park, and promotion, its first reading at the meeting Tuesday evening. Other business considered included: Submission of bids by the Anaheim Gazette, Bulletin, Hull Printing company and J. E. Rymer for city advertising and printing; Judge J. S. Howard's application for city recorded; report of Maintenance Engineer O. E. Steward on outfall sewer operation for March, costing the city $163.25; Ray E. Smith's appearance requesting support in making property-owners adjacent to Center and Los Angeles street take proper action against rats. A. P. M. Brown of the Southern California Auto club presented his club's request for support in fighting against diversion of gas tax revenues from their present purposes; and the council's support against a tax increase. This request was filed. The council voted to extend for a twelfemonth period the meter contract expiring May 12. Plant Remodeling Will Cost $10,000 The $10,000 remodelling planned for the old packing plant at Brookhurst LOCAL TO BE CHURCH May 9 program, silver will be distributed Washington and cher associations work, will be given Methodist church Mrs. E. L. Andman, announced can get locally as the city, featuring local numbers and Mrs. Anderson will be announce refreshments desiring to meet on the program at the church after The Senator is now rounding out his second term. In a letter indorsing Senator Shortridge, Prof. Adams pointed out that preservation of tariff schedules is vital to prosperity of California, and that some of Senator Shortridge's most outstanding work has been in obtaining and retaining adequate duties on products of this State. Prof. Adams spent a year in Washington in 1929 and 1930 as an advocate of increased tariff on almonds. "Senator Shortridge," wrote Prof. Adams, "occupies a key position that makes his services doubly valuable to the tariff advocates representing many California producers seeking new or greater tariff protection. "It seems probable that tariff matters will again be to the fore during the coming years and it is my belief that the continuance of Senator Shortridge in his present position is not only desirable but necessary." S. E. Adams obtains Pickwick Hotel Lease S. E. Adams, who has managed the Pickwick hotel of Anaheim for the Union News company, secured a lease of the hostelery from F. C. Rimpau, owner of the property, when the Union News released it last week. Only the hotel and coffee shop are involved, the Motor Transit stage having purchased the lease for its location several months ago from the Pickwick Stage company. No change in policy or personnel is contemplated at present, Mr. Adams says. W. Sackett's Sister Dies at Riverside Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Baker, sister of William Sackett of Lincoln avenue, Anaheim, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Simon's funeral chapel at Riverside. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Baker died early Monday at Riverside. POOL OPENS MAY 14 Anaheim's municipal plunge in the city park will open May 14, for eight hours a day, until school is out in June. L. E. (Tex) Middleton will be in charge. This request was filed. The council voted to extend for a twelfemonth period the meter contract expiring May 12. Plant Remodeling Will Cost $10,000 The $10,000 remodeling planned for the old packing plant at Brookhurst station (owned by the Southern Pacific Railway company) was underway this week as a force of approximately 20 persons were on the job, in preparation for installation of about $10,000 of new machinery. The plant was leased for a period of five years, with an optional renewal clause, by S. E. Fusco of the Fusco Fruit company of Los Angeles. It will be operated in conjunction with a packing house in the metropolis, and another at Potrero, but B. A. Monteleone, who is associated with Mr. Fusco in the two other plants, will not be associated with him here. Employment to approximately 25 persons will be provided by the plant when it begins packing operations. About 200 cars of fruit, half of which already is signed, will be shipped this year, according to present schedules.