anaheim-gazette 1932-05-12

$5.44 OUT OF EVERY $8.19 PAID OUT BY COUNTY GOES FOR EDUCATION; PER CAPITA COST IN '31 IS $46.13 Burden of Taxation Becomes Depressing As Depression Itself; Citizens Study Expenditures In Hopes of Finding Expensive Frills Which May Be Eliminated to Save Large Sum Every person, figured on the basis of the 1930 census population of 118,000, of Orange county last year paid exactly $46.13 for public schools. Furthermore, for every $8.19 paid out by the county government in operative expenses, $5.44, or 66.42%, goes to the cost of education. In analyzing the costs of city, county, state and federal government, DISPROVE CLAIM HOOVER OPPOSES TARIFF ON OIL Copies of Letters From Men Who Know Facts Clear Up Local Misunderstanding For more than two years a campaign to undermine confidence in President Herbert Hoover, insinuating unfair profits through personal business relationships with foreign countries, has been carried on in Anaheim and vicinity. Unfounded statements that Hoover opposed an oil tariff because thoughtful citizens, harrassed by taxes and reduced incomes, are heeding the cost of its educational system. Under what authority and just why should such a large proportion of every taxpayer's dollar go for one function of its government? Are the tremendous expenditures for education necessary? Aren't there many useless and expensive frills which might be eliminated, cutting considerably the cost of our educational system without materially hindering it? Where Does Money Go? These problems naturally assume greater importance as the burden of taxation becomes as depressing as the depression itself. Without attempting at this time to find the frills of education, let's find out just what our educational system costs and where the money goes to. One reason for the tremendous cost of public schools is because the state Copies of Letters From Men Who Know Facts Clear Up Local Misunderstanding For more than two years a campaign to undermine confidence in President Herbert Hoover, insinuating unfair profits through personal business relationships with foreign countries, has been carried on in Anaheim and vicinity. Unfounded statements that Hoover opposed an oil tariff because "the owns vast properties in South America" have been made and repeated again and again until many citizens have become confused. To assist in clearing up the situation locally, the Gazette has secured copies of letters from official sources to definitely disprove these false charges. Indicating that President Hoover DOES favor a tariff on oil through official actions of his subordinates in Washington, the following letter from Representative William E. Evans to President Rush M. Blodget of the Oil Producers association is quoted: Here's Proof "Having heard from one of my constituents that there is a great deal of democratic propaganda antagonistic to President Hoover being distributed in the oil fields, I am wondering if you cannot give publicity to the following facts: In view of the misrepresentation being made, the secretary of the interior definitely recommended that a tariff should be placed upon oil. An excise tax on oil was included in the tax bill. It was supported by republican votes on the committee: The secretary of war some time ago stated that tariff legislation, by tradition and practice, has originated in the house and that the president fully recognized the congressional part in revenue legislation and would no doubt support any action taken by congress. All this is clear indication of the position of the administration with regard to the tariff on oil. The democratic party having control of the house, has the sole responsibility of action and it is now up to them to accept or reject the administration's recommendations." Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur secretary of the interior, on April 6, 1932, stated: "President Hoover has no interest, directly or indirectly, in producing oil, either crude or refined, in any foreign country. Certain minor investments in which foreign oil was involved, were sold fifteen years ago and he has had no such interest since that time." (Continued on Page 8) Harbison Selling Olympiad Badges Where Does Money Go? These problems naturally assume greater importance as the burden of taxation becomes as depressing as the depression itself. Without attempting at this time to find the frills of education, let's find out just what our educational system costs and where the money goes to. One reason for the tremendous cost of public schools is because the state constitution provides that a certain fixed sum must be raised for every student in the grammar schools, and another fixed sum of approximately twice as much, must be raised through taxation for the high schools. In addition to this compulsory state tax, let's see how much school money had to be raised in Orange county last year through the general tax. State Controller Ray L. Riley's annual report for 1931 shows that $600,690.36 for elementary schools, and $395,191.02 for high schools, making a total of $995,-881.38. Special Taxes Now let’s study what the special and district taxes included for schools, the figures from the same source being: H. S. maintenance $984,872.62 H. S. Bonds 269,133.31 Elementary S. Maintenance 464,193.20 Elementary S. Bonds 373,019.89 Kindergarten 147,218.56 Special Bldg. (schools) 177,342.90 Junior College 246,133.32 School Libraries 26,572.76 Total $2,688,488.56 In the same year the payments for various school costs were: Elementary Schools—Expenses $1,882,244.87 Outlays 398,300.00 High Schools—Expenses $2,524,036.79 Outlays 251,000.00 Supt. of Schools 7,159.34 Board of Education 463.60 Teachers Insti. Libr. 438.25 County Library, Including outlays 29,027.49 Other Expenses and outlays 351,231.53 Total $5,443,901.87 The total costs of education, as these figures show, forms a major cost of the county government. When we take out the fixed charges which the county must levy to meet payments of interest on bonds, redemption of debt, trust funds and its building of agency transactions, we find that the cost of education of Orange county is almost exactly two-thirds the cost of total operating expenses. Shows Big Burden Disbursements of Orange county show the relative proportion: Exercise and Engagement Services at the Anaheim school Sunday, with B Stamm of Kansas City completing the forty-ninth of the California conference Evangelical church, which held in Anaheim since with the Salem Evangelist host. Three services were Bishop Stamm talking about afternoon meetings; ning gathering will be church, with Rev. W. Brisburg, Penn., speaking is invited. Approximately 50 lay delegates attended the oceance at the Salem Evangelist Rev. E. Burgi states. Wonder of Torrance off afternoon gathering, with May Adams of the Los Angeles pal court delivering the dress. Thursday morning o'clock the conference opening the Holy communion a memorial service at which died during the past year. Services were held all day and scheduled for all days Saturday as well. Thus Bishop Stamm preached evening a meeting will interest of religious e Young People's work, with Matz of Santa Ana leading Rev. Cox also will deliver Harbeson Selling Olympiad Badges Charles Harbeson, prominent resident of Anaheim, has charge of northern Orange county sales of the new Olympic badge, which is being officially sold to raise funds to assist in staging the huge athletic carnival in Los Angeles this summer. The badge, attractive and bearing the Olympic game message in symbolism, is stocked at the following places: High school, Loly & Jensen, Anaheim Building & Loan association, Jackson Pharmacy. Chamber of commerce, Service clubs and the Auto Club of Southern California. Persons desiring a badge may secure them at those places, or from Mr. Harbeson. Women have LEARNED to read Gazette advertisements because of values offered and because merchants using this medium are known to be reliable. That's why merchants are finding it increasingly profitable to regularly place their store messages in the Gazette. The total costs of education, as these figures show, forms a major cost of the county government. When we take out the fixed charges which the county must levy to meet payments of interest on bonds, redemption of debt, trust funds and its building of agency transactions, we find that the cost of education of Orange county is almost exactly two-thirds the cost of total operating expenses. Shows Big Burden Disbursements of Orange county show the relative proportion: General Government $ 560,325.45 Protection to person and property 400,313.52 Conservation of health 66,243.35 Highways, bridges, etc. 1,317,372.49 Charities and corrections 349,995.58 Education 5,443,901.87 Recreation 57,427.65 Total $8,195,579.91 Adding up the disbursements to include such transactions as cannot be counted in ordinary operating costs, we find the following: Miscellaneous $ 120,417.51 Trust funds 269,468.92 Payment of interest 303,158.75 Payts. redemption of debt 415,250.00 Agency transactions: State 130,078.38 Districts 551,302.40 Municipalities 1,166,512.06 Total $2,962,006.02 Combined disbursements of operative costs and other expenses total $11,-151,585.93. Agitation Growing All these figures are for the county, into which Anaheim and vicinity pays its proportionate share. Above this we have the costs of the Anaheim city administration, divided as follows: General government $ 45,291.25 Protection persons and property 60,986.54 Conservation of health 2,861.35 Sanitation, cleanliness 56,246.48 Highways 60,691.42 Charities, corrections 915.30 Education 20,809.65 Total $247,802.04 (Continued on page $) AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1932 A Thought for Child Welfare Week By Albert T. Reid Uncle Sam," You'll be running the country pretty soon so it's up to me to help prepare you for the job CARE AND FEED EDUCATION Evangelicals Hold Conferences Here Sessions Friday, Saturday and Sunday Will Conclude 49th Annual Conclaves Services at the Anaheim union high school Sunday, with Bishop John S. Stamm of Kansas City preaching, will complete the forty-ninth annual session of the California conference of the Evangelical church, which has been held in Anaheim since Wednesday with the Salem Evangelical church as host. Three services will be held, Bishop Stamm talking at the morning and afternoon meetings, while the evening gathering will be held in the church, with Rev. W. B. Cox of Harrisburg, Penn., speaking. The public is invited. Approximately 50 lay and ministerial delegates attended the opening conference at the Salem Evangelical church, Rev. E. Burgi states, Rev. O. D. Wonder of Torrance officiated at the afternoon gathering, with Judge Ida May Adams of the Los Angeles municipal court delivering the evening address. Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock the conference opened, celebrating the Holy communion, followed by a memorial service at which those who died during the past year were honored. Services were held all day Thursday, and scheduled for all day Friday and Saturday as well. Thursday evening Bishop Stamm preached, and Friday evening a meeting will be held in the interest of religious education and Young People's work, with Rev. E. W. Matz of Santa Ana leading discussions. Rev. Cox also will deliver an address. TUMMY-ACHES IN EUROPE SELL LOCAL ORANGES Has stomach-trouble any relation to the orange industry? It has, if California Trade Commissioner Pearson Henderson's diagnosis is correct. In his report to the state bureau of commerce, Henderson stated that diet changes necessitated by changing economic conditions have caused a good deal of tummy-ache. Particularly is this true in Germany, from where the commissioner made his report. Physicians, studying the continental breakfast of rolls and jam, are beginning to prescribe fresh fruits. In this respect, orange juice is proving popular, thus opening up a vast new field for Orange county's valencias. "Alert restauranteurs in keeping pace with the national changes have for the first time listed orange juice on their menus. In the past, orange juice has had as much place on the breakfast menu as pickles on an American first-meal menu," Henderson wrote. While 1931 export figures to Germany show a big increase, serious problems will arise in shipping fruit to that country this year because of the stringent control of foreign securities by the Reichsband. The increase last year was due to the drinking of orange juice at breakfast tables. Mrs. Daisy Whitney Funeral On Saturday Friends of Mrs. Daisy M. Whitney, a former resident of Anaheim who four years ago moved to Escondido, this Masons To Observe 62nd Anniversary Elaborate Program Planned for Fete On May 20 at Anaheim Masonic Temple Anaheim Masons this week prepared for the celebration of the sixty-second anniversary of the founding of Anaheim Masonic lodge No. 207 to be held in the temple at Emily and Center streets Friday evening, May 20, beginning with a dinner at 6:30 o'clock. After the dinner and anniversary program the third degree will be conferred. Anaheim's Masonic lodge received its dispensation from the grand lodge May 17, 1870, and its first regular meeting was held May 28 of the same year. Thomas Cassed, elected first worshipful master, was installed November 17, 1870, the Anaheim charter being granted at the twenty-first annual communication of the grand lodge. First meeting of Masons held in Anaheim was a few months prior to granting of dispensation, when they gathered to help a fellow member in financial distress. Past masters of the local lodge have received special invitations to attend the anniversary celebration. Labor Secretary Lauds President "Under the guiding hand of President Hoover, this (the present republican) administration has done more to mitigate unemployment and suffering in 1700 Grammar School Students Will Take Part In Field Day Exercises on Friday Several spectacular events, among them a parade of national colors in which 50 girls will participate carrying the flags of nations taking part in the Olympic games, and seven maypole demonstrations at one time, will mark the annual field day exercises of the Anaheim elementary schools to be held at the city park Friday, May 13, beginning at 1:35 p.m. Complete program for the day was announced this week by Physical Director Samuel E. Loose and his assistant, Miss Adah Wilcox, of the local grammar schools. Every grade from the first including the eighth, accounting for more than 800 pupils, will participate in the exercises, which this year are more extensive than previously. Novelty drills in the flags of nations event will give the various instructors an opportunity to put lots of individuality in the work. Joshua Williams will direct the high school band, which will pace for the dell," "shoemakers' dance," "London them taking on the nature of contests, are in no sense athletic games, but are given as a demonstration of physical culture and group activity. Mr. Loose states. Public Invited The public is invited to the program, which will last until shortly after 3 o'clock. The first grades will participate in games entitled "jump the river," "squirrel in tree," "fox and rabbit," "partner tab," and others. The second grade will be seen in "oats, peas and beans," "farmer in the dell," "shoemakers' dance," "London bridge,' and others. Coming into the range of the older children, the games for the third grade include stunt relays, "cat and rat," "stone," "slap Jack," and other action demonstrations. The fourth grade will play soccer, baseball, long ball, dance the Virginia reel, and will appear in "Gustaf's skool." The boys and girls in the fourth grade will appear separately and jointly. The boys working alone, will present athletic stunts; the girls will dance, and also will present athletic stunts. The entire program will be open to the public. Labor Secretary Lauds President "Under the guiding hand of President Hoover, this (the present republican) administration has done more to mitigate unemployment and suffering in this economic depression than was done by the federal government in all the preceding fourteen major depressions combined." Secretary of Labor Doak stated over the radio Tuesday evening. In stressing the work done by the United States Employment service organized by President Hoover, Secretary Doak continued: "His (Hoover's) was the influence which stayed for more than a year reductions in wages; which caused industries to expand their construction programs and to stagger employment so as to give jobs to a maximum number of persons; which brought about vastly extended public works programs national, state and local; and which organized the country on a volunteer basis both to relieve suffering and furnish employment." Anaheim Dentist May Get Manchuria Post Anaheim friends of Dr. C. Roland Flagg, dentist of 105 West Center street, this week conjectured on whether or not the local man would be appointed court dentist for the new Manchuria regime, set up recently under the auspices and control of the Japanese government. While two other applicants have filed, Dr. Flagg is represented at court by Dr. Harvey H. Guy, former missionary now a diplomat on duty at Tokyo. Appointment is for a period of five years, and the duties would be to care for the dental health of the president and other officials of the new Manchuria government. CITY MANAGER ORDINANCE REPEALED AS COUNCIL APPOINTS JOHN PRICE CLERK; MOVE SAVES $5880 PER YEAR Offices of Clerk and Accountant Consolidated; Price Also Named Street Superintendent With Supervisorial Powers Over Other Departments; Trustees Plans for Further Economies Through repeal of the city manager ordinance, appointment of John C. Price to the city clerk vacancy left by the resignation of Edward B. Merritt, consolidation of the accounting department with the city clerk's office, and appointment of Price to street superintendent, the city of Anaheim will save $5,880 per year in operating expenses. This action was taken Tuesday evening by the city council under an emergency declaration, since Merritt's resignation had been accepted two weeks before, effective May 10. Under the new plan the office of city manager is done away with. To fill out and supplement the skeletonized city force, the council read for the first time an ordinance redefining the duties of the street superintendent, park superintendent, and actual head of other departments, but under the new ordinance the street superintendent will have supervisorial power over them but will not in actuality be head of the departments. However, he will be purchasing agent. Eliminates Two Jobs Although some hint as to what the city council would do, in view of half a dozen applicants using every political influence possible to secure appointment as city clerk, had been made public, the full extent of the council's PEACE OFFICERS SEEK RADIO FOR ORANGE COUNTY If Cities Will Pay Proportionate Share of Expense, Supervisors To Consider Plan If the various cities of Orange county will co-operate with the board of supervisors in standing the expense of installation and operation, a short-wave radio station to aid police and sheriffs in curbing crime may be established. This possibility loomed when Chairman John Mitchell Instructed Chiefs of Eliminates Two Jobs Although some hint as to what the city council would do, in view of half a dozen applicants using every political influence possible to secure appointment as city clerk, had been made public, the full extent of the council's action Tuesday evening was a surprise. Price as city manager drew $315 per month and as city clerk and street superintendent draws the same amount new divided $250 as clerk and $65 as street superintendent. Consolidation of the accounting department with the clerk's office eliminates the services of A. G. Tuma, who had been receiving a salary of $215, which with the proposed slashing of another salary by $25 a month, makes a total saving of $490 per month. Miss Beatrice Miller, who has been Merritt's assistant for eight years, remains, as does Mrs. Martha Houts, Price's secretary. Seek New Quarters The emergency ordinance given its first reading Tuesday night will have its second reading May 24 and become effective immediately. In the meantime, City Clerk Price is handling the duties of the consolidated offices of clerk and accountant. No definite decision as to where the clerk's offices will be located in the city hall was arrived at this week, pending arrangements with the chamber of commerce. Its present quarters were designed originally for clerk's offices and may be used for that purpose, with the chamber moving upstairs where it would have more room to display literature and products of Anaheim and vicinity. Merritt Leaves Office Mr. Merritt, who has served as city clerk since his election by a majority of one vote in 1900, finished his duties in the city hall Wednesday, winding up his business and turning over the duties to City Clerk Price. Mr. Merritt two weeks before had turned in his resignation, respectfully asking its acceptance on the grounds of personal business and illness. One week previously he had electrified the council and city departments when, just as he was to have been sworn into office for the ninth consecutive time, he intimated that he would be unable to carry on the duties of city clerk much longer. Further Changes Loom Possibility of several more changes which will save a few hundred dollars were in the offing. Mayor Fred Koese' intimated at the council Tuesday night While definite proposals aren't fully decided as yet, there is a possibility that supervision of a few minor departures will pay proportionate share of Expense, Supervisors To Consider Plan If the various cities of Orange county will co-operate with the board of supervisors in standing the expense of installation and operation, a short-wave radio station to aid police and sheriffs in curbing crime may be established. This possibility loomed when Chairman John Mitchell instructed Chiefs of Police H. H. Hodgkinson of Newport and F. W. Howard of Santa Ana to get in touch with the cities to ascertain whether or not they would stand a proportionate expense, and to estimate the cost of installation and operation of such a station. Hodgkinson and Howard appeared before the supervisors Tuesday to urge, on behalf of the Orange County Peace Officers' association, construction of such a station, and application immediately in order to get a separate radio wave-length in order that doubling-up with another station might be avoided. Cost Estimated at $16,000 The officers said that several channels now are open and immediate action would secure a favorable one for the county: They looked upon the radio as a means of materially helping law enforcement, particularly in the unincorporated areas because this means of communication would permit rapid notification to various officers. Cost of the station tentatively is estimated at about $16,000, with a requirement of four technicians to operate it on a 24-hour basis. Supervisors looked upon the radio plan as a step in the right direction, but intimated that unless the cities would stand a share of the cost it would be too expensive for the county to undertake alone. Mothers Honored At Kiwanis Meet Kiwanians, with speaker and entertainment arranged by Program Chairman Robert Easton, Tuesday at noon honored their mothers. Mrs. E. J. Gallagher, accompanied at the plano by Miss Geraldine Dolan, sang several songs. Mrs. Honor Easton, speaker, told of her recent trip to Europe and the Holy Land. Mrs. Easton declared that archaeologists prying into secrets of the past in place of Biblical interest, have found nothing to disprove the Bible stories. She stressed the need of historical background when traveling in the Holy Land for a greater appreciation of numerous places of interest, and inclined to the belief that when one is 60 or over is the proper time to travel. She said the Holy Land was One week previously he had electrified the council and city departments when, just as he was to have been sworn into office for the ninth consecutive time, he intimated that he would be unable to carry on the duties of city clerk much longer. Further Changes Loom Possibility of several more changes which will save a few hundred dollars were in the offing. Mayor Fred Koese' intimated at the council Tuesday night While definite proposals aren't fully decided as yet, there is a possibility that supervision of a few minor departments of the street garbage collection and sweeping may be added to the office of Building Inspector R. Nyboe Outside talk of consolidation of the offices of building inspector and city engineer, is unfounded, according to members of the council who claim that such a proposal hasn't been broached. Replacing of H. Bowen by J. W. Sackett also is not considered, the same council members claim. Brotherhoods Form On Tuesday Night Rev. F. S. Hilgenfeld was elected president; Perry W. Mathis, vice-president; E. J. Walthal, treasurer, and R. J. Dugdale, secretary of the federated brotherhood organized at a meeting held in the First Church of Christ Tuesday evening. Fifty representatives of seven Anaheim Protestant churches were present and decided to hold gatherings every three months. Objectives of the group is to promote any local action that merits the attention of the brotherhood, it was stated. Royal Neighbors Will Exemplify Initiatives Members of the Royal Neighbor Monday evening accepted the invitation to exemplify initiatory work at a meeting in Fullerton May 24. Plans were completed for a card party to be held May 23 at the I. O. O. F. hall, which will be open to the public. Mrs. Laura Tucker is in charge of arrangements. Miss Geraldine Dolan, sang several songs. Mrs. Honor Easton, speaker, told of her recent trip to Europe and the Holy Land. Mrs. Easton declared that archaeologists prying into secrets of the past in place of Biblical interest, have found nothing to disprove the Bible stories. She stressed the need of historical background when travelling in the Holy Land for a greater appreciation of numerous places of interest, and inclined to the belief that when one is 60 or over is the proper time to travel. She said the Holy Land was no larger than New Hampshire, but that in that small territory the three greatest religions had originated. Few changes since the time of Christ have been made in the Holy Land and consequently travelers can study conditions as they were at the dawn of the Christian era. BREAK UP HOBO CAMP A hobo camp along the Salt Lake railway tracks was broken up Tuesday by the police, upon complaint of nearby residents. DE MOLAYS DANCE Oscar N. Brower Thursday night had members of the Anaheim De Molay lodge as special guests at a dance held in Balboa. 600 Acres Added To Orange County Orange county gained 600 acres in area Tuesday when a survey of the huge Santa Margarita ranch was filed with the San Diego county board of supervisors Tuesday. The survey lopped off that number of acres from San Diego county and added them to Orange, leaving a net of 130,942 acres in San Diego. Only one more large holding, the Guejito ranch owned by the Cazanbrang estate in Bear Valley, remains as unsurveyed in San Diego, it is reported. The Santa Margarita ranch originally was a Spanish grant belonging to Plo and Andres Pico.