anaheim-gazette 1932-06-02

For Buyers and Sellers AZETTE WANT ADS GET RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR VOL. LXII PIONEERS WILL HOLD REUNION HERE SATURDAY Old-Fashioned Fashion Show One of Features of the Basket-Luncheon For too brief a time Saturday afternoon, pioneer settlers and their descendants of Anaheim will re-live the exciting days of pioneer development and renew old-time friendships when they gather at the city park for the annual pioneer picnic-reunion. The picnic will begin at noon, when coffee will be served, while several "old-timers," resident and those flocking here from all nearby locations, delve into their lunch baskets for the noon repast. During the noon hour the picnickers, as in years past, will meet many old friends and exchange greetings. Shortly after the luncheon is completed, L. A. Lewis of Whittier and Los Angeles but formerly of Anaheim and well known to all local old timers, will act as master of homecoming ceremonies. The picnic is sponsored annually by the Mother Colony chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, of which Mrs. O. P. Rust is regent. Fashion Show All old-time and pioneer residents and their descendants are invited to the picnic Mrs. Rust states. Approximate- as in years past, will meet many old friends and exchange greetings. Shortly after the luncheon is completed, L. A. Lewis of Whittier and Los Angeles but formerly of Anaheim and well known to all local old timers, will act as master of homecoming ceremonies. The picnic is sponsored annually by the Mother Colony chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution, of which Mrs. O. P. Rust is regent. Fashion Show All old-time and pioneer residents and their descendants are invited to the picnic, Mrs. Rust states. Approximately 300 attend the picnic every year. One of the features of the out-door event this year is the old-fashioned show, which will be staged by daughters and granddaughters of the pioneers. The young ladies will wear frocks and gowns of their mothers and grandmothers. Many of these gowns seen at Anaheim's gay social affairs of half a century ago, according to those in charge of the giant picnic, undoubtedly will be remembered with pleasure by the lassies and swains and brides and bridegrooms of yesteryear. The picnics have been an annual feature of the Mother Colony chapter since its organization in April, 1925. Mrs. A. E. H. Bode was first regent, and has been succeeded by Mrs. Honor Easton, Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, Mrs. W. P. Quarton, Mrs. Ernest Borchert, and Mrs. Rust. Under the leadership of these seven well known women the chapter has given an annual tea at the Pioneer house for Mexican mothers and daughters; sponsored and in various ways encouraged Americanization classes; promoted Girl Scout work, with Mrs. Rust and her husband recently giving the girls a scouthouse located on the Rust ranch. Each year the chapter holds a Christmas party for old folks at the Orange county hospital. Miss Mary McClure is in charge of picnic arrangements, while Mrs. Victor Loly will supervise tables, Mrs. Evelyn Sheridan will look after the coffee, Mrs. L. C. Deming the program, and Mrs. Milo K. Tedstrom the flowers. Orchid Plants Drawing Throng The group of men and women congregated in front of Dr. J. P. Brastad's office at 103 East Center street most of this week wasn't an organized convention, but a host of local residents and passers-by who were attracted by the beautiful display of two orchid plants in full bloom. Beginning Tuesday, when Dr. Brastad placed the plants in the window, there were continuous groups of people around the windows, admiring the daintily-colored flowers, six on one plant and four on the other. On the larger Property Bears Big Tax Burden Building-Loan Associations To Join Farm Bureau, Realtors In Battle When the research department of the California farm bureau uncovered the fact that common property in California, with only 28 per cent of the state's total income, pays 76½ per cent of the total tax, not only did the farm bureau and real estate organizations line up to fight what they claim is an unfair burden, but the California Building-Loan league, comprising 150 separate associations, is definitely considering joining the battle, according to Executive Secretary Neill Davis of Los Angeles. "It is fitting that building and loan associations should take an aggressive stand and fight high taxes," he said. "The majority of California taxpayers are home owners and as the building and loan associations are the state's chief lenders for home building, our position is clear." The building-loan associations have loans totalling $450,000,000 on California real estate, the class that chiefly bears the burden of excessive taxation. A meeting of the league is scheduled early this month. Police Protection For Park Ordered The city park will have active police protection from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, as well as all large public functions such as graduation exercises for The group of men and women congregated in front of Dr. J. P. Brastad's office at 103 East Center street most of this week wasn't an organized convention, but a host of local residents and passers-by who were attracted by the beautiful display of two orchid plants in full bloom. Beginning Tuesday, when Dr. Brastad placed the plants in the window, there were continuous groups of people around the windows, admiring the daintily-colored flowers, six on one plant and four on the other. On the larger plant two blossoms already had been taken off, while in fact the two plants originally were one that was imported from England nearly 15 years ago and later split by the orchid specialist who wanted to increase number of blooms. In his tremendous hot-house on his ranch on North East street, Dr. Brastad has 1500 orchids which he germinated and has potted for maturity. Many of them are just beginning to arrive at the age of six, the age when they begin to blossom, from then on yearly with increasing number of flowers. Spectators at the windows marveled at how a so delicately-colored blossom was produced by a plant which in itself isn't regarded as exceptionally pretty. 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. Police Protection For Park Ordered The city park will have active police protection from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, as well as all large public functions such as graduation exercises for both grammar and high schools, will witness a policeman present, according to the new ruling in effect last week by order of Chief of Police James S. Bouldin. Phone In Your Requests Now! "Folks back home" are going to learn a lot about Orange county and Southern California after the June 16 edition of the Anaheim Gazette and the same week editions of other weekly newspapers of Orange county are off the presses. On that date the Gazette, co-operating with every weekly newspaper in Orange county, will print full details of Orange county, giving pictures and other interesting information which readers of this paper and other newspapers of the county will be urged to mail to friends and relatives "back home." This, according to estimates of President Frank Rospaw and Secretary McBride of the Orange County Weekly Newspaper association, will reach thousands of people throughout America, many of whom will come to Los Angeles for the Olympic games to be started late in July. Remember! Telephone in the names and addresses of all the persons you wish to receive this special edition of the Anaheim Gazette and they will be mailed, without cost to you or them, a copy of the Gazette containing the information about Orange county, and urging them to visit Orange county here for the Olympic games, or whenever coming to the coast. Political Stew Brewing First ingredients in the stew to be served up to Orange county as a sage August primaries and most spicy dish in N.Y., labeled "judges" and a public view during the requires that candidates enter their names five June 1, the opening date petitions which must be June 25. Into the arena pro Superior County Judges and Homer G. Ames, for re-election. Against Santa Ana's Roland T. and against Allen will West, also of the county. Other contests for the ervisors, for congressmen nineteenth district, two state senator, and U. S. yet definitely lined up.tain, however, is that Orange county more able leaning toward candidate support the administration, D. C., and for that is a definite swing away Swing, whose record shows voted for every measurable mands on the U. S. trevoting to over-ride veto Hoover on bills that reemendous national deficits. In this respect, the calling for a man, possibly for congressman who w administration. WOODMEN PICNIC Modern Woodmen o under arrangements Fullerton and Norwalk their annual basket picnik park Sunday, June 5 sports, free dancing and is planned. AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE, 2, 1932 the Fox? By Albert T. Reid SAFE AND SANE MAN ON THE JOB Brings Back Bacon in Matter of Paved County Thoroughfares Stops County Seat Raid On The State Road Funds Bringing to an end any question concerning his political plans, William Schumacher, for the past 20 years supervisor from the third supervisorial district. Thursday announced his candidacy for a sixth term. His announcement was made at a dinner at McFarland's Cafe, Fullerton, attended by more than 20 newspaper men. Mr. Schumacher declared it his intention to make his campaign on a platform demanding rigid economy in public office. "Our county," he said; "has reached a place where the concern of the taxpayer must be the constant concern of the public official." Alds District Speaking of the unemployed, he said: "We have done our best to give them the relief they have needed, and I am sure we will continue to stand by them to the logical limit of our ability. I believe our people must be taken care of, and yet I know taxes must come HE VOTED FOR LINCOLN, AND BACKS HOOVER! Frank Beal, 89, of San Clemente, has voted for eleven republican presidents, from Abraham Lincoln down to Herbert Hoover, and he's going to vote for Hoover again this fall. That's the record of the man who probably is the oldest "Old Guard" in the county. And voting straight republican tickets has been voting with the winner most of the time. Back in 1861 Beal came to California as a mere youth. He worked in the mines, and went to San Francisco where he cast a vote for Lincoln. He wasn't 21, but that didn't seem to bother the election boards. He then enlisted in the union forces, was sent east and 1865 again voted for President Lincoln, this time in Maine where he was stationed as a guard. Since that memorable first ballot for Lincoln, Beal has voted for: Presidents Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Political Stew Brewing Again First ingredients in the 1932 political stew to be served up to the people of Orange county as a sampling at the August primaries and as the year's Hundreds Attend Memorial Rites High Tributes Paid Hero Dead In Services at Anaheim Cemetery Several hundred Anaheim residents moved to pay tribute to the hero dead, on Memorial day attended the special services sponsored by patriotic organizations at the Anaheim cemetery. From formation of the groups at 9:30 in the morning, until final tribute was paid, the services were of unusual simplicity and beauty. Professor R. W. Borst. Fullerton junior college department head, traced the war history of the nation, with causes and results, in the principle address of the day. He pleaded for those present to remember the lessons taught by war, and asked that the children be kept from the tragedy of war. Pay Tributes Bud Cross sang two numbers, "Tenting Tonight" (Foster) and "Come Now Almighty King," with Mrs. Leah Pemberton at the piano. Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter asked invocation, and also paid a glowing tribute to Rev. Abraham B. Markle, Civil war veteran and retired minister. Mr. Markle and James EnEarl, Civil war veterans living here, were introduced, as were the four Gold Star Mothers who were special guests of the American Legion. Rev. D. Howard Dow read Lincoln's Gettsburg address; Captain Ray E. Smith, U. S. R., called the roll of the dead; Commander Ed Campbell welcomed the audience; Dr. Harry C. Wilhelm, chairman of the Americanization committee, Alds District Speaking of the unemployed, he said: "We have done our best to give them the relief they have needed, and I am sure we will continue to stand by them to the logical limit of our ability. I believe our people must be taken care of, and yet I know taxes must come down. It may be difficult to bring the two thoughts together but it must be done." Friends of the candidate declare that much of the progress of the county, and particularly that of the third district, has been due to his close attention to public business. They point to the extensive net work of five roads in the third district as evidence of his value to the public. Alds Bank Re-Opening He is widely known throughout Southern California, both through his official and unofficial duties. He is owner of a citrus producing property on Dale avenue in the Buena Park district, where he makes his home, and is executive vice-president of the Southern County Bank. His associates concede that it was largely through his efforts and upon the basis of his reputation for integrity that the state (Continued on page $$) Legislators To Meet Saturday A meeting of Southern California legislators has been called to assemble at Elks club in this city on Saturday, beginning at 10 o'clock in the morning. It will be attended by some 40 Southern California members of the legislature, and it will consider the propriety of passing an enabling act providing for the creation of a water district in a number of counties in Central California. This district will issue bonds in the amount of $160,000,000, and will seek to have the state validate these bonds at the November election. The enabling act probably will be voted upon at the August primaries, and the validation of the bonds in November. It might be well to remember in this connection that if the people of California validate these bonds they will become responsible for their payments. We here in Anaheim will have to incur an indebtedness of $1,000,000 for Colorado river water, and will also be required to raise money for a reservoir in the foothills to care for this water when it comes. We are asking these Central California counties to do no Political Stew Brewing Again First ingredients in the 1932 political stew to be served up to the people of Orange county as a sampling at the August primaries and as the year's most spicy dish in November, were labeled "judges" and dished out for public view during the past week. Law requires that candidates for judgships enter their names five days before June 1, the opening date for circulating petitions which must be submitted by June 25. Into the arena promptly marched Superior County Judges James L. Allen and Homer G. Ames, both candidates for re-election. Against Judge Ames, Santa Ana's Roland Thompson filed, and against Allen will be Franklin G. West, also of the county seat. Other contests for the board of supervisors, for congressman from the nineteenth district, two assemblymen, state senator, and U. S. senator are not yet definitely lined up. One thing certain, however, is that the people in Orange county more and more are leaning toward candidates who will support the administration at Washington, D. C., and for this reason there is a definite swing away from Phil Swing, whose record shows that he has voted for every measure making demands on the U. S. treasury, even to voting to over-ride vetoes of President Hoover on bills that resulted in a tremendous national deficit. In this respect, the citizenry is looking for a man, possibly Sam L. Collins, for congressman who will support the administration. WOODMEN PICNIC SUNDAY Modern Woodmen of the World, under arrangements sponsored by Fullerton and Norwalk camps, will hold their annual basket picnic at Irvine park Sunday, June 5. A program of sports, free dancing and entertainment is planned. Orange county gun club members this week looked puzzled while Orange county farmers enjoyed what they hoped would be the "last laugh" in the fight to prohibit the county's "life blood" from being pumped up and virtually wasted, just to supply a pond for the amusement of men wealthy enough to afford the expensive sport of shooting ducks on private property. For years the Orange county farm bureau and other organizations have sought ways and means of putting the gun clubs under an effective ban. Every time the gun clubs "wormed" out of the situation, because the state law prohibits only use of artesian well water, while on occasion the clubs claimed the water was being used for a "useful" purpose, that of leaching alkali from the soil, thus permitting it to be reclaimed for farming purposes. However, the farm bureau and individual farm leaders this week were extremely well satisfied with the ordinance the board of supervisors put into effect last week. The new county measure is very much like the state's with the exception that it includes water pumped as well as artesian well water (a thing of the past). The farmers point to the vital need of all underground water for useful irrigation purposes, and claim the vast pumping of water for duck ponds is virtual waste of this great natural resource, which is fast diminishing. If the lowered water levels tell an accurate story. Whether the courts will uphold the clubs' claim of "useful" purpose, of course, must be tested before the final laugh can be enjoyed by either side. ZETTE Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET NUMBER 35 WORTHY LEADER IS BOOSTED FOR SUPERVISOR JOB ONE-THIRD OF BASIC INCOME PAID IN TAXES State Costs Grow 7 Times As Fast As Population; Bonds Unreasonable Thirty-three cents out of every $1.00 of basic income of the State of California is paid for taxes. In good times, when money was plentiful and commodity prices were comparatively high, this tax bill was met without a great deal of complaint because the taxpayers' minds were absorbed in making more money; but when depression stares us in the face the same tax bill not only is twice as hard to meet, but because of the increase in the value of the money, is twice as high, comparatively. Since congress has been fussing around trying to "soak the rich," refusing to levy a sales tax because of politics, and quarreling over "Pork Barrel" Garner's proposal, we might see what is at the bottom of all the trouble. Depressions have come in almost regular cycles, so that depression cannot alone be blamed for the existing difficulties in city, county, state and nation. Something far deeper, built up over a period of years until the burden is so heavy that retrenchment is necessary in order to meet the situation, lies at the bottom of the present budget difficulties — govern- Fremont School To Graduate 138 Students Work Feverishly On Pageant As Feature of Exercises Next Thursday evening, June 9, 138 Fremont grammar school students, attired in sporty white graduation dress, will march into the out-of-door theatre at the city park to receive their diplomas, signifying qualifications to enter high school. Rehearsals for "George Washington Returns," the school pageant which will be given this year instead of having a graduation speaker, were entering their final phases this week, with feverish preparation as the final date grew nearer. More than 50 students will take part in the pageant. Following the pageant, diplomas will be awarded, as well as scholarships and cups by the honor society at the high school and by the American Legion post. Principal Wilbert Bonney this week announced the following list of students who will be graduated: Louis Allen, Louise Arias, Bob Armentrout, Jacob Backus, Wallace Fee, Harvey Foland, Bob Jones, Ralph Leos, Merlin Leowe, Anthony LePorto, Thornton Miller, William Morales, John Moreno, Clyde Rasmussen, Arthur Real, Russel Roquet, Oden Smith, Charles Villabobas, Gloria Bomegas, Elizabeth Dale, Dorothy Evans, Albertina Gastelum, Margaret McManners. Joyce Pool, Dolores St. Clair, Elaine Anthony, Barbara Benson, Louise Benson, Elizabeth Bonkosky, Metha Bouas, June Bruner, Evelyn Brunsworth, Dona Lee McKee, Dorothy Pratt, Betty Richardson, Eloise Smith, Margaret Smith, Jewell Webb. Remedio Ayala, Archie Baker, Jimile Dodson, Kenneth Dougan, Helmut Dross, Lloyd Fitzpatrick, Burke Gover, Thomas Hald, Edgar Holmson, William Jaberg, Houston Kler, Ted Kirkhart, William Klapper, Henry Klausing, David Lehmner, Harlan Mills, Oliver O'Brien, Charles Olsen, Harold Ryals, Robert Shouse, William Underwood around trying to "soak the rich," refusing to levy a sales tax because of politics, and quarreling over "Pork Barrel." Garner's proposal, we might see what is at the bottom of all the trouble. Depressions have come in almost regular cycles, so that depression cannot alone be blamed for the existing difficulties in city, county, state and nation. Something far deeper, built up over a period of years until the burden is so heavy that retrenchment is necessary in order to meet the situation lies at the bottom of the present budget difficulties — government expense. Increases Great Every man, woman and child in America — speaking on per capita figures, of course — is paying more than $100 to meet the $14,000,000,000 per annum cost of federal state and local government. Federal state and local governmental bonded debts now total $30,000,000,000 or nearly $250 per capita. In 1923 our total tax bill was $7,250,-000,000; today it is $11,000,000,000. But let's get closer home in our studies of how general government expense has multiplied in recent years. In the state of California, operation of state government has increased from $14,672,000 in 1911 to $124,154,000 in 1931, or an increase of 747 per cent—seven and one-half times the expense but nowhere near that increase in population. The 58 counties in the state spend for government $39,273,000 in 1911 and $299,950,000 in 1931, an increase of 654 per cent. Municipalities spent $43,809,000 in 1911 and $274,174,000 in 1931, or 526 per cent increase. Bonded indebtedness of state government grew from $5,680,000 in 1911 to $131,235,000 in 1931—2.211 per cent. Counties' bonded indebtedness jumped from $22,700,000 in 1911 to $297,-140,000 in 1931—1.212 per cent. Municipalities in 1911 were bonded $65,000,000; in 1931 their bonds amounted to $448,000,000—583 per cent. No Wonder And during this period the population of the state increased but 134 per cent! In other words, cost of state government grew seven times as fast as population; county government costs six times as fast as population; municipalities' government expense was five times the increase of population; bonded indebtedness of the state was 2,000 times the growth of population; and (Continued on page 8) Long Beach Band To Appear Here The Long Beach municipal band hailed as one of the greatest musical Long Beach Band To Appear Here The Long Beach municipal band, hailed as one of the greatest musical organizations in the country and whose leader, Mr. Clark, looms as the successor to Bandmaster Sousa, will appear on the summer free concerts to be given at the Anaheim city park. Dr. Walter L. Bigham, chairman of the committee making arrangements, announced this week. Dr. Bigham and Committeemen Mrs. Charles Harbeson, Mrs. H. D Newkirk, Mrs. Walter Ross and J. A. Clayes met last Friday with L. E. Bahyiner, representative of the band, and arranged for one appearance. Other arrangements for musical appearances are expected to be made soon. Dr. Bigham announced, in expressing optimism at what looks like one of the most enjoyable series of concerts yet presented in Anaheim. Orange Shipments Drop 9 Carloads Orange shipments through the Central County Citrus Exchange dropped from 69 to 60 carloads this week, due to market conditions. Manager A. H. Kirchman announced. Sizes 216s and 288s are most popular now.