anaheim-gazette 1932-04-28

State Scores High In Road Economies California 23rd Among 48 States In New Highways, 37th In Per Capita Cost Forty-eight states constructed nearly 50,000 miles of state road during 1931 at a cost of $1,038,090,101. The state of New York spent $75,744,000 on state highways during 1931, and Illinois was second with expenditures amounting to $54,000,000. How about California? The American association of state highway officials has compiled figures on state highway construction in all of the 48 states for 1931 and a comparative tabulation of their findings was published in the January issue of American Highways, the association's official quarterly publication, for the current year. A study of this tabulation reveals that, proceeding under its orderly ten year plan for the addition of highways, California—ploneer in highway development—a leader in high standards of construction, sixth among the states in population, but second in area and motor vehicle registrations—is 23rd in total mileage of state highways constructed in 1931; 37th in per capita cost to its populace for all state highway improvements during the year and 47th, or next to the lowest state in the union, in the expenditure rate per registered car. Nearly one-half of the 46 states built more mileage of state roads in 1931 than were constructed by California. Minnesota led with a total of 3281 miles. Pennsylvania followed with 3022 and the mileage of other states tapered from these, with California at 807 miles. In the placing of high type pavement on the state highway systems, New York was out in front with 960 miles of paving for the year and Louisiana's 900 miles placed the Creole state in second place. California ranked 20th with 218 miles of pavement. Democratic Keynoter Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky has been chosen temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention to meet in June, and will deliver the "keynote" speech. Business Shows March Increase Bank's Study of Prosperity In State Reveals Some Very Interesting Figures Business activity as reflected by bank debts of the 14 leading California cities showed an increase of 7.1 percent in March as compared with February, according to the mid-monthly report of the Bank of America's Business Review which quotes the Federal Reserve bank as authority for the statement that there was an improvement in bank deposits throughout the district. Nearly one-half of the 46 states built more mileage of state roads in 1931 than were constructed by California. Minnesota led with a total of 3281 miles. Pennsylvania followed with 3022 and the mileage of other states tapered from these, with California at 807 miles. In the placing of high type pavement on the state highway systems, New York was out in front with 960 miles of paving for the year and Louisiana's 900 miles placed the Creole state in second place. California ranked 20th with 218 miles of pavement. Popularity Shown By Quarter Profit A net profit of more than $165,000 was reported for the quarter ending March 31 for the Graham-Palige Motor corporation, according to word received in Anaheim this week by Raymond & Snyder. Graham dealers. The letter from Joseph R. Graham was mailed in March to stockholders and dealers, and reported the company in exceptionally good financial condition. Sales for the first three months of this year were listed as 69 per cent better than last year. "This greatly-increased sales record is due to many things." Frank Raymond of Raymond and Snyder reports. "In the first place the modern new lines of the car certainly are proving attractive to the metoring public, while the record of performance and economy of the eight-cylinder motor is unequalled, so far as we are able to learn." Within the past few weeks Raymond and Snyder have delivered several of the new model Grahams. 58th Anniversary Will Be Observed Observance of the 58th anniversary of the St. Michael's Episcopal church in Anaheim will be held by special services Sunday, May 15, and by a party at the church Monday, May 16, according to decision of the parish council at a meeting Wednesday evening. Rector D. Howard Dow announced Thursday. Sunday, May 15 is Whit Sunday, anniversary of the founding of the Christian church. Observance on that day will include this annual religious feature, while the party Monday will be marked by a program of speakers featuring "old timers," music and dancing. Fuller details will be announced next week. Rev. Dow states. The parish council, which has general charge of the anniversary celebration, has as members: Mrs. Honor Ames. State Reveals Some Very Interesting Figures Business activity as reflected by bank debits of the 14 leading California cities, showed an increase of 7.1 percent in March as compared with February, according to the mid-monthly report of the Bank of America's Business Review which quotes the Federal Reserve bank as authority for the statement that there was an improvement in bank deposits throughout the district. Borrowings on the part of member banks of the twelfth federal reserve district declined during the last week in March, while cash on hand increased in the individual banks. Under the caption, "Business Shows Improvement," the report goes on to say that California's volume of retail sales continues to compare favorably with that of other sections. The decline in these retail sales for March, 1932 as compared with March, 1931, was 20.1 percent. These declines should not be regarded as discouraging, for it should be remembered that during 1931 commodity prices showed a decided drop. According to the commodity indexes of the U.S. department of labor, wholesale prices declined almost 16 percent during 1931; food prices declined 17 percent and other commodities in porportion. Orange Price Steady Commenting upon agricultural conditions, the report considers the low level of egg prices and the problems confronting poultrymen. Fortunately the number of eggs in storage is below that of last year and below the five-year average. Low prices of feed have enabled efficient producers to keep going by rigid culling of flocks. Dairy men also were meeting low-price situation by selling poor producers for beef and otherwise reducing operating costs. The prices of navel oranges were steady, but slightly lower than February. The navel crop is practically out of the way of the valencia crop, which is ready to be picked in some districts. Very little damage was done by frosts. Deciduous fruits in all districts are in excellent shape with a heavy set. The lettuce season, which is practically ended in the southern districts experienced steady and satisfactory prices throughout. 70 Teachers Attend Schoolmaster Meet Seventy teachers took part in the schoolmasters' meet which was held last Saturday at the Anaheim union high school, climaxed at noon by a luncheon and travelogue talk by Lieut. Mrs. Anna Beard was honored by Mrs. J. D. Strudthoff served and entertained the social hour that Build Beauty from Inside Granate Selected Milk. Leonard Vincent and formed the Kiwanis charge of arrangements with bers of the local lodge week-end at the club's Ice Center street. Something new: Water paper lacquer, easily applied any wall paper washable at our store. Spence Center street. Deputy County Assessor has been in town during looking over assessments. Many friends, who declare pleasure to pay him their without protest. GRADUATES! Your new sult for $24.50 too. Extra white panties Anaheim Tailors, 808 East RECOVERS STOLEY Philip Riley of 1209 Pearl to Huntington Beach Sum his automobile, which has and recovered upon the arrival driving while intoxicated, reports filed with Anaheim. TO BUILD ADDITION Grace Washburn last week permit to build an addition at South Kroeger street. cost is estimated at $125. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Invitations have been received Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Garrett not, of Claremont, annuated wedding of their daughter Bernice, on Tuesday even at eight o'clock to Robe Jensen, formerly a resident. The bride is a graduate of City of Southern California beautiful debutante, who friends and admirers in valley. The groom is held teem by many friends he resided for a number of extend congratulations and for a happy and prosperous life. After the marriage reception will be held at Meadows Country club at 70 Teachers Attend Schoolmaster Meet Seventy teachers took part in the schoolmasters' meet which was held last Saturday at the Anaheim union high school, climaxed at noon by a luncheon and travelogue talk by Lieut. James Van der Veer Deuel of Balboa, who described penetration of Amazon jungles in Brazil by an expedition to which he was attached. President Everett Rea of Newport Harbor acted as chairman, with Anaheim men teachers as hosts to the group. Biggest Dog and Littlest Girl Marion Joan Wagner of St. Louis makes friends with Barry Von Ochswand, champion St. Bernard of America at the St. Louis dog show. Local happenings The John Brown Bible class members were guests Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harriet Strevel of 1001 North West street. Rough dry, 33 pieces $1.00. Anaheim French Laundry. Phone 2433. Wallhide, the vitilized oil paint—dries in four hours. See the panels in our window. Spenser Store, 166 West Center street, Anaheim. Friends were sorry this week to learn that Mrs. W. A. Snyder was ill at her home at 324 East Alberta street. High school skirts, a few dresses, suits, trousers and hats for sale at cost of cleaning alone. Anaheim Cleaners, 308 E. Center. Herman Sisters were guests Tuesday evening in the Concordia hall at 7:30 of Mrs. Marle Klein and Mrs. Sophie Moebius. Children's Day Nursery, 50e day, 10e hour, 308 N. Lemon. Ph. 5058. Leah Pemberton presented a program at the regular monthly family party held at the Concordia Society Hall Sunday afternoon and evening, when Mrs. Anna Beard was hostess, assisted by Mrs. J. D. Strudthoff. Dinner was served and entertainment enjoyed during the social hour that followed. Build Beauty from inside out. Pomeranate Selected Milk. Phone 4401. Leonard Vincent and Glen Merrill formed the Kiwanis committee in charge of arrangements when 16 members of the local lodge enjoyed the week-end at the club's Idyllwild lodge. ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS—Music, Drama, Dance. New Style for Men Sharkey Bill Pits Majors vs. People Some unfair and monopolistic features of Oil Control Referendum Outlined Arguments of William Gibbs McAdoo in his recent radio address against the Sharkey oil control bill, which is proposition No. 1 on the ballot at the May 3 election, received favorable consideration among voters of Orange county this week. On the whole, McAdoo summarized the oil control bill, designated by the courts when major oil companies tried to write in "conservation", in what appears to be a fair light. In part he said: "Their (commission of six) judgment as to how much oil shall be produced is absolutely final, and they can compel the enforcement of their decisions by that powerful arm of the law. Injunctions by the courts The commission's discretion is unlimited; it may prohibit waste...and waste...is defined in the bill, is production of oil when there is enough oil IN STORAGE to meet current market requirements....Oil production can be shut off indefinitely in California, because this storage may be replenished under the terms of that bill by cheap oil imported from foreign countries. If congress should erect a tariff barrier...then this storage can be replenished and maintained by drawing on the fields of Oklahoma and Texas." "This monopolistic and price-fixing bill has been prevented from becoming a law by the referendum ...The real controversy is between the major oil corporations and the PUBLIC; that is, between them and the consumers of gasoline, and not between the major oil corporations and the independent producers...The voters of California should reject the Sharkey bill by voting 'No'. Then with the Sharkey bill out of the way, a measure can be framed that will truly serve the interests of the people." Build Beauty from inside out. Pomegranate Selected Milk. Phone 4401. Leonard Vincent and Glen Merrill formed the Kiwanis committee in charge of arrangements when 16 members of the local lodge enjoyed the week-end at the club's Idyllwild lodge. ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS—Music. Dance. SPECIAL FEATURE: Sight-reading classes. 422 W. Center St. Phone 4512. Mrs. Minnie Koehler returned Monday to her home on Lincoln avenue after visiting several days in Los Angeles. Something new: Waterspar wall paper lacquer, easily applied; makes any wall paper washable. See samples at our store. Spencer, 166 West Center street. Deputy County Assessor R.C. Patton has been in town during the week looking over assessments. He called on many friends who declare it will be a pleasure to pay him their county taxes without protest. GRADUATES!! Your new suit for $24.50, tailor-made. Extra white pants FREE!! Anaheim Tallors, 808 East Center. RECOVERS STOLEN AUTO Philip Riley of 1209 Pearl street went to Huntington Beach Sunday to claim his automobile, which has been stolen and recovered upon the arrest of a man driving while intoxicated, according to reports filed with Anaheim police. TO BUILD ADDITION Grace Washburn last week secured a permit to build an addition to her home in South Kroeger street. The addition cost is estimated at $125. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Invitations have been received from Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Garfield Arbuthot, of Claremont, announcing the wedding of their daughter, Margaret Bernice, on Tuesday evening, May 17 at eight o'clock to Robert Christianensen, formerly a resident of this city. The bride is a graduate of the University of Southern California and is a beautiful debutante, who has many friends and admirers in the Pomona Valley. The groom is held in high esseem by many friends here where he resided for a number of years. They extend congratulations and best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life. After the marriage ceremony a reception will be held at Mountain Meadows Country club at Pomona. Heads Y. W. C. A. PAS Mrs. Frederic M. Paist of Wayne, Pa., elected President of the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association. Tack a square of material on the back of the closet door in the kitchen, to hold wrapping paper and bags. Contractor Bever Given Newberry Remodel Award Contractor M. E. Bever of Anaheim this week was awarded the contract for remodelling the store at 148 West Center street for the J. J. Newberry corporation. Building permit for $18,000 for the job was secured, with completion expected within 70 days. Plans call for elimination of all columns, installation of I-beams, building of a one-story addition and basement in the rear and remodelling and construction of two entrances in the front. The silver lining to a great many clouds is nothing but moonshine. Why Not Th The attempt to put over the SHARKKey OIL CONTROL bill on the people of California and establish a monopoly under control of the major oil corporations should be resented by every voter of the state. From the start it has been a campaign to bunk the public. The true sponsors of the bill, the major oil corporations, are afraid to come out in the open and fight for their own measure. They are supplying the money but are using dummies to hide their activities. The Beans Have Been Found To find sponsors for their measure the major oil corporations went to Texas and got the Governor, former president of the Humble Oil Company, a major oil corporation subsidiary in that state, to tell the people of California how they should vote. Announcement was made by radio on the hour of a major oil company. DELIGHTED VISITORS Manager Kirchmann of the Orange County Central Fruit Exchange is enjoying a visit from his parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Kirchmann and R. P. Kirchmann of Philadelphia, who are in California for their first visit. He has been entertaining them on a motor tour about the orange orchards in this section and they have expressed delight at the wonderful nights spread out before them on every island. They have been on the coast a month and will remain for a lengthy visit. On their return east they will stop off at Phoenix to meet a number of friends in that city. Mr. Kirchmann is a new comer here but during his brief residence has made many warm personal friends and looks forward to the most successful year in the orange business. Pasadena Men Attract Police; Heavily Fined Two Pasadena men whose weaving ear attracted the attention of Anaheim police appeared in Judge Frank Lausch's court Monday morning, entered pleas of guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and intoxication Sunday evening, and received heavy fines with jail alternatives. Albertoffer, cafe owner, was ordered to pay $150 or spend 75 days in jail; his companion, George Glen, was fined $50 or 30 days in jail. Because he sent in false fire alarms while on his way home from visiting his sweetheart, Yaro Novotny landed in Chicago. The Beans Have Been To find sponsors for their measure the major oil corporations went to Texas and got the Governor, former president of the Humble Oil Company, a major oil corporation subsidiary in that state, to tell the people of California how they should vote. Announcement was made by radio on the hour of a major oil corporation of California, and time for the speech was on the hour of a major oil corporation of New York. How is that for a hook-up? Alfalfa Bill Murray of Oklahoma was in the same hook-up! Is it any won- There is No Overproduction There is not a drop of oil being wasted in California today. The same major oil corporations which are trying to put over the SHARKey bill in California and shouting about "overproduction," are importing peon-produced oil, duty free, into the United States from Venezuela and Columbia at a rate exceeding by 100,000 barrels daily the entire production Vote NO on OIL CONTROL, Proposition INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OPERATING INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM ASSOCIATION 900 Spring Arcade Building, Los Angeles 405 Montgomery St WARNING! STOP, LOOK, LISTEN! Great sums of money are now being spent, and far greater sums will be spent by the Major Oil Corporations in every conceivable form of propaganda before election day in the attempt to put over the SHARKey bill. Milliohs for monopoly! Fat salaried executives do not PAGEANT HAS 4 MORE SHOWINGS Paul Power, as "Felipe," and Soledad Gonzales, in a romantic episode of the spectacular Ramona play, to be staged this Saturday and Sunday and those following in the Ramona Bowl at Hemet. Fish Commission Seek Trout Spawn Expect 30,000,000 Eggs for the Season as More Streams the total well over 30,000,000 for the season. In addition to this there have been gathered 18,900,000 salmon eggs for the state hatcheries. It is estimated that some 20,000,000 trout are taken from the waters of this state. Fish Commission Seek Trout Spawn Expect 30,000,000 Eggs for the Season as More Streams Available for Fish With the prospects for more running streams to plant fish this year, the bureau of fish culture of the state division of fish and game is making every effort to gather all trout spawn possible. During March, the midst of the trout spawn taking season, there has been gathered by the various egg taking stations 4,805,500 rainbow, steelhead and cutthroat trout eggs. With those previously gathered this year there have been turned into hatcheries from these gathering stations 26,768,122 eggs, which with another month to be accounted for will bring the total well over 30,000,000 for the season. In addition to this there have been gathered 18,909,000 salmon eggs for the state hatcheries. It is estimated that some 20,000,000 trout are taken from the waters of this state annually, and it has been the policy of the commission to exert every effort to keep well up advance of this toll. The number of trout raised under natural conditions is problematic and cannot be depended upon. In the past few years owing to the continued drought the number of streams where fish planting could be done with a measure of success dwindled so much that it was becoming a serious problem. However, the recent heavy winter has assured water for many of these streams that had dried up, and they will be stocked with fish where they warrant such action when the fish planting season starts in June. REPOSSESED — Kelvine for Electric Refrigerators at Unpaid Balance FEARN — 273 E. Center — Phone 3111 — Easy Parking So-called "Independents," servants and dependents of the major oil corporations, have been called into action. One of these groups, widely advertised as favoring the bill, is headed by the president of one of the major oil corporations, but his name was carefully eliminated from the list of supporters of the SHARKey measure. It was to be expected that they would make one big blunder, and they have. Means Have Been Spilled der that the voters of California should resent this impudent interference in their affairs? In keeping with their plan of campaign to mislead the public about this measure, the major oil corporations attempted to get it on the ballot as "OIL CONSERVATION." The State Court of Appeals It was to be expected that they would make one big blunder, and they have. Means Have Been Spilled In the major oil company, a major public figure announced that the voters of California should resent this impudent interference in their affairs? In keeping with their plan of campaign to mislead the public about this measure, the major oil corporations attempted to get it on the ballot as "OIL CONSERVATION." The State Court of Appeals soon upset that bunk and gave the measure its proper label of "OIL CONTROL," and that's what it is, with the control of the industry handed over to the major corporations. Production of Oil in California! A recent report in Californias which bill in California," are imitated by the United States rate exceeded production from the California fields, and have stolen the market away from California produced oil on the Atlantic seaboard. Why Not The Truth? The sole purpose of the SHARKey OIL CONTROL is to kill off independent competition, establish a monoply and raise the price of gasoline to 25 cents per gallon or more. OL, Proposition No. 1, at the election on May 3 ASSOCIATION OPPOSED TO MONOPOLY AND MOLLEUM ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA 405 Montgomery Street, San Francisco 490 34th Street, Oakland OK, LISTEN! If money are not spent by the form of propaganda the SHARK-executives do not care how they spend their stockholder's money to play their own cunning game. The best guess is that the people of California will not be fooled no matter how great the flood of paid advertising, paid speakers, radio and propaganda! Vote to kill legalized monopoly by voting NO on OIL CONTROL (PROPOSITION NO. 1) on MAY 3.