anaheim-gazette 1932-05-26

WE MUST GRIN AND PAY WHEN LAW FIXES TAX Supervisors Have Control of Only One-Fifth of County Expenses Supposing we could by magic eliminate every function of the county government over which the board of supervisors have control. How much would that reduce taxes? About one-fifth. Relatively, that shows the extent the board of supervisors, which has been under fire by several groups in the county for its alleged extravagance, is to blame for our rtax dilemma. Of actual payments in the county, the board has control only over a faction, the rest being stipulated through the state constitution, and voted by the people themselves in districts and in the cities. The same situation largely prevails in the administration of the four larger municipalities in Orange county. Of course, certain reductions can be made in county expenses by the board of supervisors, but the walling put up by the joint committee representing the realtors and the farm bureau must go largely for naught, because if they desired, the supervisors couldn't possibly make any appreciable cut in county expenses. rest being stipulated through the state constitution, and voted by the people themselves in districts and in the cities. The same situation largely prevails in the administration of the four larger municipalities in Orange county. Of course, certain reductions can be made in county expenses by the board of supervisors, but the wailing put up by the joint committee representing the realtors and the farm bureau must go largely for naught, because if they desired, the supervisors couldn't possibly make any appreciable cut in county expenses. Exercises Little Control The board only has direct control over the general county, which includes general government, protection to persons and property, conservation of health, charities and corrections. It doesn't have much authority in coordinating the various functions of the county government, nor does it have much to say in the way of salaries, which are fixed by law. It has nothing to do with expenses as incurred by schools, special districts, cities, and interest and redemption payments on county and districts bonds. Further, the board has no supervision over the county acting as agent in transacting certain businesses for the state and cities. Out of a total of $10,281,697.41 brought in by taxation for the year ending in 1931, the supervisors had direct control over only $2,133,742.94. The county acted as agent in collecting the following sums: For state $166,904.32 For districts 3,961,981.01 For municipalities 1,040,738.45 Total $5,169,623.78 This accounts for half of the total monies taken in for the year. There is considerable overlapping between these figures and more specialized ones, but they give a general idea as to how much the state law and other fixed expenses eat into the general tax fund. We Must Pay and Grin Here are some disbursements over which the board has little or no control: Salaries, fixed by law $560,325.45 Education 5,443,901.87 County bond interest 45,500.00 District bond interest 257,658.75 County redemption 68,00.00 District bond redemption 347,250.00 Total $6,722,636.07 (Continued on page 8) 60 Anaheim Boys To Attend Camp When approximately 60 boys from Anaheim go to Y.M.C.A., camp Osceola this summer, either for the senior division which will be held from July 10 to August 3, or for the Friendly community being stipulated through the state constitution, and voted by the people themselves in districts and in the cities. The same situation largely prevails in the administration of the four larger municipalities in Orange county. Of course, certain reductions can be made in county expenses by the board of supervisors, but the wailing put up by the joint committee representing the realtors and the farm bureau must go largely for naught, because if they desired, the supervisors couldn't possibly make any appreciable cut in county expenses. Exercises Little Control The board only has direct control over the general county, which includes general government, protection to persons and property, conservation of health, charities and corrections. It doesn't have much authority in coordinating the various functions of the county government, nor does it have much to say in the way of salaries, which are fixed by law. It has nothing to do with expenses as incurred by schools, special districts, cities, and interest and redemption payments on county and districts bonds. Further, the board has no supervision over the county acting as agent in transacting certain businesses for the state and cities. Out of a total of $10,281,697.41 brought in by taxation for the year ending in 1931, the supervisors had direct control over only $2,133,742.94. The county acted as agent in collecting the following sums. For state $166,904.32 For districts 3,961,981.01 For municipalities 1,040,738.45 Total $5,169,623.78 This accounts for half of the total monies taken in for the year. There is considerable overlapping between these figures and more specialized ones, but they give a general idea as to how much the state law and other fixed expenses eat into the general tax fund. We Must Pay and Grin Here are some disbursements over which the board has little or no control: Salaries, fixed by law $560,325.45 Education 5,443,901.87 County bond interest 45,500.00 District bond interest 257,658.75 County redemption 68,00.00 District bond redemption 347,250.00 Total $6,722,636.07 (Continued on page 8) Await Choice of Strategy Chiefs Religious Forces of City Unite To Battle Against Prohibitionists Anaheim's board of strategy initiated last Friday night to combat increasing wet forces and wet propaganda; this week marked time pending nomination of officers by a committee headed by Rev. S.F.Hilgenfeld. Other members of the committee are: Dr.H.A.Johnston, Young Peoples Bible class; Conrad Jongewaard,Y.M.C.A.;Mrs.J.H.Daugherty.W.C.T.U.;Mrs.J.A.Watson,the Federated Mission council; and Rev.H.L Thatcher,Ministrial union. The board of strategy was launched at the meeting at the First Presbyterian church, at the call of the Ministerial union committee, on which were Rev.H.L Thatcher,Rev.Thomas H.Walker,and Rev.J.A.Watson.The meeting was addressed by Miss Ethel G.Hubler,'editor of The National Voice,the oldest prohibition paper (62 years). She said that 27,000,000 children in schools，5,000,000 of whom are in high schools，are growing up under the tutelege of the wet press; that 40,000,000 young people "who never saw the old time saloon with its house of shame on the second floor and a gambling den in the basement"will be under the same influence within 10 years.She declared that the liquor traffic must be outlawed because it cannot be controlled. Dr.Marvin Pharr of Atlanta,Georgia,c accused dry forces of lying down on the job since enactment of the Anaheim's Stiff Getting Better Anaheim's stiff neck causing skyward for three such when squadrons of giant ing planes flew over the swift pursuit ships over "spotting"the larger craft somewhat better. Sunday and Monday a few of 27 bombers droned over while Tuesday only 26 huge counted. They were taken March field war tactics w squadrons were assigned to Southland metropolis,fleet little power machine to ward off "destruction" vaders. Trustees Act City's Pro Derry Demand for Jennie Shewbert Parade Injuries Petitions for reductions or realtors and barbers were b sideration,a request that chase a home for elderly city was denied because su c would be illegal,and a res oced by the Auto Club California opposing use taxes to pay road bond in demption was approved heim city trustees in th 60 Anaheim Boys To Attend Camp When approximately 60 boys from Anaheim go to Y. M. C. A. camp Osceola this summer, either for the senior division which will be held from July 19 to August 2, or for the Friendly Indian group from August 12 to 19, they will enjoy warmer water in the plunge and other camp facilities, preliminary arrangements for which were made at a meeting held in Orange Monday when secretaries of Y. M. C. A. organizations in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, and Fullerton met to discuss plans. The secretaries anticipate about 600 boys attending the camp, with about 60 from Anaheim. Transportation trucks will be fully insured, while an unnamed donner gave enough pipe to pipe water above ground to the pool. This will warm the water. Anaheim men on the committee of 15 to make a survey of equipment on June 3 and 4 are Robert Easton, E. C. Kendrick and Charles Pearson. Bold Face Readers GET RESULTS because they stand out in deep contrast to the rest of the column, and assure attention. For little ads, they're big pullers, especially when used in the Gazette. 4,000 To Attend Holy Name Meet Approximately 4,000 members of the Holy Name Society of Catholic churches south of Santa Barbara will attend the district convention to be held at Anaheim city park Sunday, June 5. Secretary William J. Lake of the St. Boniface branch, announced this week following completion of arrangements in the office of Bishop John J. Cantwell. Delegates and their families will arrive by 1:30 p.m., when the St. Joseph's academy girls' band will furnish music; St. Catherine's military academy band also will appear later in the program. After roll call, Secretary-Treasurer Leo I. Ferry of the Diocesan union will make a report; Rev. Patrick Browne of St. Boniface will extend address of welcome, Major J. H. Dockweller, president of the Diocesan Union, will deliver the address. Other speakers will include Joseph 'K. Coady, Rev. M. O'Gorman, and Senor J. David Orozco. Mrs. Ted Payne was hostess chairman Monday evening to members of Tri Sigma class of the White Temple church. Dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock. Petitions for reductions on realtors and barbers were being considered, a request that the chase a home for elderly wives would be illegal, and a resorted by the Auto Club California opposing use of taxes to pay road bond in demotion was approved by heim city trustees in the Tuesday evening. Realtors and barbers receive licenses be reduced from $75 per year because, "like those professions, we render services only," was the latter; while the former is real estate dealings were because of non-loaning financial institutions. Emergency ordinance duties of the street superintendent given its second reading,生效 immediately. The completes official reorganiza city clerk's office through duties of City Street Superintendent. Demand of Jennie Shewbaby because she was injured great expense for medical she was lassoed by E. D. Titipant in the mounted di Hallowe'en parade last fall ed. The council heard re-gineer O. E. Steward on sewer costs and repairs. 132 Expected Graduate A tentative list of 132 seats at the Anaheim union high receive their diplomas T 14, Principal J. A. Claye this week. Final examination will determine the exact number to be eligible for higher institutions of learn- AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1932 JUDGE ENTERS COUNTY WITH BLANKET PACK Sleeps On Soft Side of Pine Board During First Night Here Few of the many friends of Judge Rodger Y. Williams, dean of the Orange county bar, who is now marketing lemons from his orchard at San Juan at $7.50 a box, ever dreamed that he came to this county carrying his blankets, but such is the case, as appears from a personal note just received from him. He was age 16 at the time, and was a student in Los Angeles high school. After alighting from his train, he walked into an adjacent lumber yard and was preparing to make up his bed for the night, when Crockett Bowers, president of the lumber company, appeared and said that he might make up his bed in the office. This he did and his first night's repose in this county was on the soft side of pine board. As he wrote he was preparing to attend the general of Mr. Bowers, who had passed away a day or two before. In later years he was attorney for the company and represented it in many cases in court. Sends Letter He was district attorney and superior judge and retired from office several Anaheim’s Stiff Neck, Getting Better Now Anaheim’s stiff neck caused by peer-ging skyward for three successive days when squadrons of giant army bombing planes flew over the city, with pursuit ships overtaking and spotting” the larger craft, is getting somewhat better. Sunday and Monday a full squadron of 27 bombers droned over the city, while Tuesday only 26 huge birds were hunted. They were taking part in march field war tactics when certain squadrons were assigned to “attack” the Southland metropolis, while the fleet little power machines attempted to ward off “destruction” by the invaders. Trustees Act On City’s Problems Jenny Demand for $7700 By Jennie Shewbert for Parade Injuries Petitions for reductions of licenses of saltors and barbers were held for consideration, a request that the city purchase a home for elderly women of the city was denied because such procedure could be illegal, and a resolution sponsored by the Auto Club of Southern California opposing use of gasoline axes to pay road bond interest or remission was approved by the Anaheim city trustees in their meeting. 500 Gallons of Alcohol Seized Explosion of Cans Leads to Discovery of Still and Equipment If a man who gave his name as Davis when leasing a 40-acre Vincent Yorba tract of land last April I can be located by the sheriff’s office, he will be asked to explain the queer existence of a gigantic still hidden away in the deep gully on the place. Discovery of the still followed a brush fire which burned over about 40 acres of ground late Tuesday afternoon. After State Ranger Joe Sherman of Orange drove a fire truck to the scene to combat the brush flames he heard loud detonations which led him to a secluded still 300 yards south of the Yorba dwelling. A 16-foot stack covered one huge tank; five 50-gallon gasoline drums exploded, making the noise which led to the discovery. One hundred 5-gallon cans of alcohol were discovered. Equipment included seven vats. Two persons who by curiosity went to the fire attempted to make away with five-gallon cans of alcohol but were foiled, being forced to drop the liquor in order to make their get-away. Sheriff Logan Jackson, after investigating the stills, stated that the Yorba family had no knowledge of the still’s presence, and that apparently Davis was wholly to blame for the concealed liquor-making apparatus. Sheriff Jackson In Economy Program He was district attorney and superior judge, and retired from office several years ago because of ill health and the many calls upon him from his own large-business interests. He was offered the nomination for appellate justice, but declined. He is a man of sterling personality, is one of the best known lawyers in California, and numbers his friends by legions throughout the state. He is a brother of Warner B. Williams, cashier of the First National Bank of Santa Ana, who leaves for Chicago next month to attend the national republican convention. Judge Williams’ note is as follows: Santa Ana, Calif., "May 16, 1932. Mr. Henry Kuchel, "Anaheim, California." Dear Henry: "I still get the Gazette, and enjoy reading the two columns entitled “In the Days of Long Ago.” They say it is a sign of old age to indulge in reminiscing but us old timers that went through the early days enjoy the same. The men that we knew forty and fifty years ago are going pretty rapidly. I expect to attend services of the burial this afternoon of A. C. Bowers, who we generally knew as “Crockett” Bowers. He was the first man I met in Santa Ana. Fifty years ago along about the first of December, I, a boy of sixteen attending the Los Angeles High School, came down to Santa Ana on the evening train. It was dark and I had a roll of blankets and was hunting a place in the lumber yard to stay that night. Crocket Bowers, who had charge of the lumber yard for J. M. Griffith, came along and told me to come in to the office of the lumber company, a small room in the lumber yard. I remember his saying that I could spread my blankets on the floor and I would have a soft bed in that the floor was made out of “soft pine.” "Little did we think that the acquaintanceship that commenced through that kind act of his would develop into a friendship that has existed all through life. In after years I became attorney for the Griffith Lumber Company and acted as their counsel for many years. With best regards to you, I am "Sincerely yours, R. Y. WILLIAMS." Petitions for reductions of licenses of restorers and barbers were held for consideration, a request that the city purchase a home for elderly women of the city was denied because such procedure would be illegal, and a resolution sponsored by the Auto Club of Southern California opposing use of gasoline taxes to pay road bond interest or remission was approved by the Anaheim city trustees in their meeting Tuesday evening. Realtors and barbers requested that licenses be reduced from $18 to $12 per year because, "like those engaged in the professions, we render personal services only," was the plea for the latter; while the former stated that real estate dealings were at low ebb because of non-loaning policies of financial institutions. Emergency ordinance defining the duties of the street superintendent was given its second reading, becoming effective immediately. This measure completes official reorganization of the city clerk's office through redefining duties of City Street Superintendent John C. Price, who also was recently appointed city clerk to fill the vacancy left by resignation of Edward B. Ferritt. Demand of Jennie Shewbert for $7700 because she was injured and caused great expense for medical care when she was lassoed by E. D. Griggs, participant in the mounted division of the Hallowe'en parade last fall, were denied. The council heard reports of Engineer O. E. Steward on the outfall fewer costs and repairs. 132 Expected To Graduate June 14 A tentative list of 132 senior students at the Anaheim union high school will receive their diplomas Tuesday, June 4. Principal J. A. Clayes announced this week. Final examinations, which will determine the exact number to be graduated, are not completed and hence prevent announcement of the exact number to be eligible for entrance into higher institutions of learning. Two persons who by curiosity went to the fire attempted to make away with five-gallon cans of alcohol but were foiled, being forced to drop the liquor in order to make their get-away. Sheriff Logan Jackson, after investigating the stills, stated that the Yorba family had no knowledge of the still's presence, and that apparently Davis was wholly to blame for the concealed liquor-making apparatus. Sheriff Jackson In Economy Program Sheriff Logan Jackson, appearing before the board of supervisors last week, stated that he would ask for only four instead of seven radios for automobile equipment, and that he wouldn't request new machines to replace old ones at this time. Every effort will be made by his office, he said, to prevent unnecessary expense, but intimated that because two automobiles had been used for a long period it might be cheaper to buy new ones instead of repairing the old. In the future, the sheriff said, he would request a popular make of light car to replace heavier worn-out machines, as a means of economy in purchase and operation. Police Are Seeking Local Dog Poisoner Police this week were on the look-out for a dog poisoner following complaint of Mrs. Robert Ramsey of 313 Center street that an unknown person had poisoned her dog. TWO CALLS IN TEN MINUTES Two calls within ten minutes were answered by the Anaheim fire department Monday afternoon when a children's playhouse at 415 South Bush street was on fire, and a grass fire at 124 South Walnut street was extinguished. Mrs. O. P. Rust Succeeds Mrs. E. Borchert Regent Mother Colony Daughters, D. A. R. Along with election of officers, when Mrs. O. P. Rust was chosen regent to succeed Mrs. E. Borchert, members of the Mother Colony Daughters of the American Revolution at their meeting in the Pioneer house Friday completed plans for the gigantic Pioneer picnic to be held at the city park June 4. Other officers elected were: Miss Geraldine Dolan, vice-regent; Mrs. J. H. Ritchie, chaplain; Mrs. Nellie Seitz, treasurer; Mrs. Kathleen Toms, recording secretary; Miss Mary McClure, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ernest Borchert, registrar; Mrs. Winifred Bell, historian; and directors, Mrs. Evelyn Sheridan, and Mrs. Honor Easton. Mrs. Rust appointed committees for the next year, naming Mrs. Erma Sidebottom program chairman with Mrs. L. C. Deming and Miss Isabelle Dolan as members; Mrs. Victor Loly was appointed radio department chairman; and Mrs. Milo K. Tedstrom will be held over as publicity chairman until fall. A fashion show of old costumes will mark the pioneer picnic. Miss McClure is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Loly will have supervision of the table; Mrs. Sheridan the coffee; Mrs. Deming the program, and Mrs. Tedstrom the flowers. Members of the group will take part in the Memorial day services to be held at Anaheim cemetery when a wreath will be placed by the organization upon the grave of the unknown soldier. BURGLARIES TOO MANY, OWNER FORGETS THEM! A. C. Berry's Blue and Gold service station at Orangethorpe and Spadra road has been burglarized so many times that even he has no accurate conception of the total loss incurred. But this week Anaheim police were attempting to trail perpetrators of the latest depredation, who a week ago bored a hole through the back door, reached inside and unlocked it, and entered. They ransacked the station, leaving about $100 in checks scattered around the floor, took a German Luger pistol, cigars, cigarets, shoes, socks and shirts, and made away with the entire contents of a small safe which contained $140 in cash. The burglars entered sometime during the night. In addition to the above items listed which are missing are an insurance policy, personal papers and records of accounts receivable. However, from other files, Berry this week reconstructed his accounts receivable, thus saving some loss. Burglars have become so frequent that Berry has forgotten the number, he told police. Most burglaries consist of small things, such as cigarettes and candy, but last week's was the second major loss of recent months. ORIENT SEEN AS COUNTY'S BEST ORANGE MARKET Net of $2.30 To Grower Is Received In One Small Recent Shipment Increasing frequency of shipments, however small, to the Orient indicates a tremendous potential outlet for Orange county valencias in the future. In the opinion of Manager A. H. Kirchman of the Central Orange County Citrus Exchange and other leading authorities in this district. One sample of how profitable the trade is was revealed this week with a shipment of Mother Colony changes, which at tidewater at San Pedro paid $3.25 a box. After deducting 9 cents for shipment picking and packing, this price netted the grower $2.30 a box. In comparison with other markets, especially when shipped Eaet under ordinary conditions, the Oriental trade is exceptionally profitable. Big Market Looms The shipment referred to was for a small number of boxes ordered to Hong Kong, a British settlement. About 20 shipments have been made so far this season through the local exchange for the Orient, ranging from 46 to 155 boxes, and calling mostly for sizes 176s and 200s. Suggests Change In U. S. Policies Steamship Executive Tells Effect of Monroe Doctrine On Central America Assumption on the part of the United States as the sole interpreter of the Monroe doctrine, and not the fact that they are unmindful or ungrateful for its benefits, is the chief objection to this unilateral document by Central American countries. Colonel Wilbur S. Tupper, of the Grace Steamship line with headquarters in New York, told Anaheim Kiwanians at their luncheon meeting in the Elks club Tuesday noon. Introduced by Program Chairman Homer A. Nelson, the steamship executive launched into his subject with force, giving a panoramic verbal glimpse of the tremendous inspirational, educational and commercial possibilities of our relationship with the Central American countries. "The ties between the Spanish speaking countries of Central America and the United States are very close and the relations should be very cordial," said Colonel Tupper. "It is unfortunately true that the only knowledge which the majority of our people have concerning those countries is that they are Spanish speaking. They know more about Palestine and Ireland than they do about these neighbors to the South." The New Canal Colonel Tupper spoke of our relationship with Nicaragua, emphasizing particularly the new canal which is to be built through that country by the United States, at an estimated cost of $700,000,000.00. The route of the canal will be up the San Juan river by a series of locks which will lift the ships to the level of Lake Nicaragua, 135 feet above sea level, through Mangua Lake and down on the other side to Leon. "The new canal has been projected, not because the volume of sea tonnage in the aggregate has outgrown the Panama Canal. Eighteen thousand ships could pass through the Panama Canal a year, whereas only 9000 do." "The difficulty is in the length and width of the locks. When the Panama Canal was built 25 years ago, the engineers did not visualize the building of ships that would exceed the length, the locks of the canal. The Saratoga and ever, from other mires, Berry this week reconstructed his accounts receivable, thus saving some loss. Burglars have become so frequent that Berry has forgotten the number, he told police. Most burglaries consist of small things, such as cigarets and candy, but last week's was the second major loss of recent months. Big Market Looms The shipment referred to was for a small number of boxes ordered to Hong Kong, a British settlement. About 20 shipments have been made so far this season through the local exchange for the Orient, ranging from 46 to 155 boxes, and calling mostly for sizes 176s and 200s. Orders of larger proportions are being received regularly by the Los Angeles office of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, being divided among the member associations, which accounts for the small amounts from various houses at one time. Authorities familiar with the trade believe that in the near future a tremendous market can be developed in the Orient that will be more profitable. Because of lesser shipping costs, than to haul the fruit in ice cars over the Rockles and through deserts, to markets in the east. Prices for various shipments vary, but are uniformly slightly better than received elsewhere, it is stated. Death of Girl Is Held Accidental Tragic death of 12-year-old Margaret Jane Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Howard of 520 Zeyn street last Sunday, was accidental, the coroner's jury held in exonerating G. M. Simpson of Los Angeles, driver of the car into the rear fender of which the little girl drove May 19, causing fatal injuries. She was taken immediately to the hospital, but died three days later. Funeral services for the school girl were held Wednesday afternoon from the First Presbyterian church, with Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiating. Burial followed at Fairhaven cemetery. Surviving, besides the parents and a brother, Freddle, are: Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Howard of Costa Mesa; and Mr. and Mrs. Mett Brown of Wasco, California. Anaheim Youth Dies In Russia Joseph Schweinfest, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schweinfest of 124 North Janse street, Anaheim, and a graduate of Anaheim high school, died last Friday at Leningrad, Russia. Parents, who received a cable tram Sunday from a younger brother, Robert, didn't have full information about burial plans, but said that expense would prohibit shipping the body here. Marcinus Touk Dies In Russia Joseph Schweinfest, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schweinfest of 124 North Janse street, Anaheim, and a graduate of Anaheim high school, died last Friday at Leningrad, Russia. Parents, who received a cable tram Sunday from a younger brother, Robert, didn't have full information about burial plans, but said that expense would prohibit shipping the body here. According to information received by the parents, the young man did of what is commonly known as "white blood". When he left Anaheim in August last year to accept a position as sound engineer for a moving picture company filming Russian productions, he apparently was in the best of health. The younger brother joined Joseph two months ago, while a sister, Miss Elizabeth Schweinfest, who is teaching at Fullerton, had planned on going to Russia for the summer and visit the brothers. No further details of the sickness and death had reached the parents this week. Besides going to school here, and being well known in the younger set of the community, Joseph Schweinfest was graduated from the California Institute of Technology. The new canal has been projected not because the volume of sea tonnage in the aggregate has outgrown the Panama Canal. Eighteen thousand ships could pass through the Panama Canal a year, whereas only 9000 do. "The difficulty is in the length and width of the locks. When the Panama Canal was built 25 years ago, the engineers did not visualize the building of ships that would exceed the length, the locks of the canal. The Saratoga and the Lexington, air-plane carriers of the navy, are only a few inches less in width than the locks. It is necessary to jimmy these great ships through, to keep them from damaging the locks. Wilder Locks "The locks of the new canal will exceed in length and width any ships that have yet been designed or will be in the next hundred years." The speaker gave the Kiwians a rapidly moving glimpse of the racial and political conditions of the Central American countries. He described Mexico as the only country in the western hemisphere in which the half breeds were the dominant, ruling people. "Every president that Mexico has ever had with one exception, Juarez, an Indian, were half-breeds and proud of it," he said. "All the other countries of Central America are governed by a white man's aristocracy—small groups that have supplied the governing class for many years. "The white men, known as the patrones, employ the labor, attend the weddings, funerals, get the native out of trouble, and otherwise aid him. The natives look up to the patrone. The Land of the Indian "Guatemala is the land of the Indian, Here 11 miles from Guatamala, the Indians are living, and practicing the same arts, weaving homespun cloth and making pottery, exactly. In the same way they did when Columbus discovered America. They are a kindly simple people. "El Salvador is the most densely populated country in the Western Hemisphere. The people are an agricultural people. The land is intensively cultivated. Families live on (Continued on page 8)