anaheim-gazette 1932-06-09

OLD TIMERS’ PICNIC DRAWS BIG, JOYFUL THRONG; FRIENDSHIPS RENEWED AT PLEASANT OCCASION Santa Claus Present In Person; Fayette Lewis Presides In Inimitable Style; County Clerk Breaks Record Stowing Away Eats as Many Others Follow Example; History Recalled Seated at long tables, laden with a wealth of culinary delights, a merry throng of Pioneers partook of an elaborate repast at the Old-timers picnic given by the ladies of Mother Colony Chapter, D. A. R. at City park during the noon hour on Saturday, many old friendships were renewed, and hearty handgrasps followed meeting of those who had not seen one another for several years. The occasion was one of the most pleasant of the numerous picnics given by the ladies and was heartily enjoyed by all. STUDENTS GET DIPLOMAS AT 4 EXERCISES 132 to Graduate at High School; Fremont Pageant Wins Praises Several hundred students this week prepared to take their next step up the educational ladder when in different commencement exercises at grammar Fayette Lewis, Esq., presided as toastmaster in his usual inimitable manner. The fact that he had recently probated the estate of a wealthy client in which his fee was $300,000, did not militate at all against the happy felicity of his address, and in referring later to those Pioneers who had passed on, but whose spiritual presence he said seemed ever near, his remarks were most eloquent and impressive. At conclusion of the joyous occasion he departed for New York, where he goes to attend to the details of a large financial transaction for a client. Santa Claus In Person Among many of those present was Otto des Granges of Fullerton, who stood with a party of friends following 132 to Graduate at High School; Fremont Pageant Wins Praises Several hundred students this week prepared to take their next step up the educational ladder when in different commencement exercises at grammar schools. Fremont intermediate school, Anaheim union high school, and the two Catholic schools, St. Boniface and St. Catherine's their sheepskins will be presented. Among the schools attracting considerable attention because of elaborate programs, the Anaheim union high school class comprising 132 members, will attend the baccalaureate services in the high school auditorium Sunday evening, at which Dr. C. F. Cheverton of the California Christian college will officiate, while Tuesday night will mark the highlight of the exercises when commencement will be held in the outdoor theatre at the city park. "Some Aims in Education" will be the topic of Lecturer F. Geoffrey Morgan of Santa Monica commencement speaker. Sets Precedent At the baccalaureate worship the graduates will enter the auditorium in procession to "Grand March" played by the high school orchestra, followed by the audience joining in singing hymns. Dr. Cheverton will speak on "Something for Nothing." Setting a precedent in order to accommodate large crowds, the commencement exercises leave the high school auditorium. Graduates will march down the outdoor theatre isles to "March Pontificale" played by the high school band and will sing three numbers after taking places on the platform. Jesse Fallis will give the salutatory address, with Grace Houck saying farewell to the class as valedictorian. Class President Ed Launder will present the class gift to the school, with Robert Van Wagoner accepting. Principal J. A. Clayes and School Board President Henry Ramm. Rev. D. Howard Dow of the St. Michael's Episcopal church will ask invocation, and Rev. Thomas H. Walker of the First Presbyterian church will pronounce benediction. Present Pageant Fremont school held its graduation Thursday evening in the city park's outdoor theatre, again establishing a precedent in presenting the pageant "Washington Returns," written and carried out entirely by class members, instead of engaging a commencement speaker. The pageant, termed by local residents as "clever," won considerable Santa Claus In Person Among many of those present was Otto des Granges of Fullerton, who stood with a party of friends, following the luncheon listening to the address of the toastmaster. In his younger days Otto had the distinction of being the best looking man in town, and today stands well up in front with good-looking gentlemen everywhere. As befits his station, he wears a beard, once titian now silvered. He would attract the attention of people anywhere. Little Mary Jean, three year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Tedstrom esplied him, and exclaimed to her mother, "Look Mamma, there is Santa Claus!" A joyous burst of laughter greeted her observation and Mr. des Granges came forward and thanked the little girl for her happy remark, adding that it would be his highest ambition to measure up to the many excellent traits of character of good old Santy. He took down her name and address and Mary Jean will quite likely receive a handsome gift for Christmas. Breaks Record County Clerk J. M. Backs and Mrs. Backs were seated at the festal board, Joe was easily the champion at the feast in storing away comestables including delicious baked ham, baked beans, catole salad, stuffed tomatoes, apple pie, cake and coffee. He explained that he had not left his appetite at home and had come prepared to do justice to the meal and was declared by all to be most efficient in making away with the provender. Judge Pleasants Speaks Judge J. E. Pleasants and Mrs. Pleasants were present from Santiago canyon. The Judge is the oldest Pioneer in the county and is now in his ninety-third year. Being called upon by the chairman for a response he said that he had first seen Orange county in 1857, having lived on the Wolfskill ranch in Los Angeles several years previously. He came to the coast overland from Missouri. Two years after the founding of the Colony he brought the first vine cuttings here from the Wolfskill vineyard in San Gabriel. These were planted and grew to be the largest vineyard in the world covering an area more than a mile square. He purchased a ranch in Santiago canyon and in 1859, killed a bear a few miles beyond Irvine Park, which dressed 800 pounds. He regretted that he and his wife had to depart as they had another engagement elsewhere. He was greeted with a round presentation of a wealthy client in which his fee was $300,000, did not militate at all against the happy felicity of his address and in referring later to those Pioneers who had passed on, but whose spiritual presence he said seemed ever near, his remarks were most eloquent and impressive. At conclusion of the joyous occasion he departed for New York, where he goes to attend to the details of a large financial transaction for a client. We have a note from Swing at Washington in states with apparent Anaheim is now in a fair postoffice in the event of of the Garner bill through He adds that he is heard with the provisions and is working energetically its passage. Well, Well. Judge Swing knows one in Washington that bill has no more chance law in this Congress nor it should not, than a snow continued existence in these fernal regions. The president nounced the bill as per barrel legislation, and it was a presidential veto in that event that it passes the write the bill seems to way in the house, which every bill appropriating it entire session. This enviable record, and you will have a crow to pick on their return. The deficit of two billion dollars being now happily balanced more and more approves deficit will become huge unbalance the credit of the president has vetoed my billion dollars of money ing in the house, and we record shows that Judges for every one of them, he ed against sustaining t veto. In two instances overridden, involving two some three hundred million appropriations, and this be met. Judge Swing voiced Present Pageant Fremont school held its graduation Thursday evening in the city park's outdoor theatre, again establishing a precedent in presenting the pageant "Washington Returns," written and carried out entirely by class members, instead of engaging a commencement speaker. The pageant, termed by local residents as "clever," won considerable applause, as approximately 100 students received their diplomas. Sunday 12 graduates of the St. Boniface parish school will be graduated at 2:30 o'clock, with all grades of the school participating in a program honoring those leaving. Certificates will be presented at the Sunday 10 o'clock mass to be conducted by Rev. Patrick Browne. The 12 graduates are: Mary Arlas, Kathleen Faust, Mary Louise Ganahl, Clara Louise Quarton, Theresa Rubio, Frank Volz, Billy Knott, Andrew Losleben, Joseph Heinz, Margaret Elimers, Virginia McIntyre and Eleanor Lamers. Classes close Friday afternoon, with dress rehearsal scheduled at that time, with St. Catherine's military academy cadets as guests. On June 19 the St. Catherine's school will hold commencement exercises. 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. MERCHANTS TO NAME OFFICERS Five persons were nominated for both offices of the Merchants and Manufacturers' association at its meeting in the Knights of Pythias hall Wednesday noon. Those nominated were: F. A. Yungbluth, Harry Horn, William (Bill) Payne, Victor Loly and Phil Haber; for vice-president, those nominated are: Mrs. Mary Betzsold, Loly, August Eltiste, Haber and Payne. Bruce Switzler of Santa Ana commended the co-operative effort of Anaheim merchants in the principle address of the day. He stressed the value of sales lectures given in the neighboring city by Dr. Paul Ivey, who will give a free lecture at the Anaheim Fox theatre at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Local merchants expect to sign 200 persons to attend the series, which will require five weeks. President Harry Horn appointed a committee to plan a sales event in July. Judge Swing will probably date for United States California. His name has been mentioned for this pork barrel friends. We support him. We have election in every one of his hitherto but we draw the record in the present Council shall support Samuel M. for re-election and we didacy upon the voters asking their favorable count his record in this and of the national legislature. SHIPMENTS INC With 66 carloads of ordered for shipment this week of four over the previous period, the total number passed through the Central City Citrus exchange pass mark. Manager Kirchman AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1932 The Challenge By Albert T. Reid "You -the biggest man in the world and you can do nothing?" NEWS PAPERS MURDERED CITIZENS TERRORIZED PING BREAKDOWN OF LAW WELL, WELL, JUDGE SWING! We have a note from Congressman Swing at Washington in which he states with apparent pleasure that Anaheim is now in a fair way to secure a postoffice in the event of the passage of the Garner bill through Congress. He adds that he is heartily in accord with the provisions of the bill and is working energetically to secure its passage. Well, Well! Judge Swing knows as well as any one in Washington that the Garner bill has no more chance of becoming law in this Congress nor any other, as it should not, than a snow ball has for continued existence in the devil's infernal regions. The president has denounced the bill as pernicious pork-barrel legislation and it will meet with a presidential veto in the improbable event that it passes the senate. As we write the bill seems to have a clear way in the house, which has voted for every bill appropriating money during the entire session. This is not an enviable record, and voters at home will have a crow to pick with members on their return. The treasury has a deficit of two billion dollars, the budget being now happily balanced, but with more and more appropriations the deficit will become huge again and will unbalance the credit of the nation. The president has vetoed more than one billion dollars of money bills originating in the house, and we believe the record shows that Judge Swing voted for every one of them, he likewise voted against sustaining the president's veto. In two instances the veto was overridden, involving two bills carrying some three hundred million dollars of appropriations, and this money must be met. Judge Swing voted each time Grammar School Trustees Slash $36,275 Off School Budget for Coming Year Although the board of trustees of the Anaheim school districts tentatively slashed the proposed 1932-33 budget $36,275—or 22 per cent—final action will not be taken until after a public meeting to be held in the Fremont school auditorium at 7:30 o'clock on the evening of July 18. The tentative action was taken at a meeting held last Friday, results of which were announced by Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer Monday. The board one week before unanimously elected the following teachers to positions in the Anaheim grammar schools: Winnie Ethel Campbell, formerly at Taft high school; Marie A. Webster, formerly at Redondo; Adele Elsie Zorn, formerly at Los Angeles; Dorothy Hall, Lawrence W. Allen, Dorothy Harman, Freda Heinze, Eleanor Palmer, and Laura Dean, all recently graduated from universities or colleges; and retained Emile Axtell. Resignations of Miss Ernestine Coleman (married), Mrs. Mabel Dixon (appointed principal at Loara school), and Richard Magin (named principal at Pico), were accepted. Of most interest to taxpayers, however, is the 22 per cent slash of school costs, reducing the amount from $179,-469 for this year to $143,194 for next. This was achieved through cutting salaries and making economies in every department. Superintendent Gauer stated that further slashes might endanger the efficiency of the schools. Slashes were made in the following amounts: | Classification | Cost | | :--- | :--- | | General | $7125 | | Teachers | $6705 | | Other costs | 4650 | | Library | 2916 | | Operation | 14270 | | Maintenance | 1400 | | Fixed Charges | 1950 | | Capital Outlays | 36573 | | Agencies | 3125 | Total: $179,469 $143,194 OBSERVE FLAG DAY Knight of Pythias lodges of Orange county will hold joint ceremonies for Flag Day at Tustin, June 14. Senator Edwards Seeks Re-Election Declines Congressional Candidacy Senator Nelson T. Edwards of Orange was definitely removed as a possible legislative experience. This decision was the result of a special senator didn't opt out until I alone was his most seconded session 17 were thrown opening Hotchkiss and Low speech Craig of visit strings forla Im ground pay sh fault in ternalizing of it Never they d California vote Among was Hanna Anaheim declared haven't of water Follow Chairm Past Pa general Senator Edwards Seeks Re-Election Declines Congressional Candidacy Senator Nelson T. Edwards of Orange was definitely removed as a possible candidate for Congress from this district, with the announcement, today, that he would seek re-election to the state senate as the representative of the 39th Senatorial district. The 39th district, which formerly included Orange, Riverside and Imperial counties, is now confined to Orange county alone, as under the federal reapportionment plan, each of the larger counties of the state is en-titled to one senator. In his announcement, Senator Edwards said: "After having consulted with a great many people in Orange county and having given the subject due consideration, I have decided to announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator representing the 39th Senatorial district of California." Legislative Experience "This decision was the result of a belief that such experience in public service as I possess would be of greater usefulness to the people of Orange county in the state senate at the present time than elsewhere. Having represented the 39th Senatorial district, of which Orange county was a part, during the past four years, with four years previous experience on the State Highway Commission, I believe that I have a reasonable knowledge of state affairs. Tax Reduction "I have always been a Republican and I believe in the fundamental soundness of Republican principles. I am convinced that the way to tax reduction is through decreased public expenditures and I will continue to work earnestly toward that end. I believe that the next legislature can be an exceedingly important factor in accomplisbing taxation reforms. I stand for law enforcement, for honesty in government, and for the application of common sense to the making of laws." Highway Bill "My record as state senator during the past two sessions is public property and I propose to stand on that record. It includes the Edwards Kline Road Bill, through which Southern California achieved equity in the distribution of secondary state highways. If returned to the state senate, I shall continue to work for a just division of state road between North and South." During the course of the campaign, I shall discuss the various problems in which Orange county and the state are interested. I shall appreciate the support which my friends give my candidacy and I pledge myself, in the event of election, to serve this county and this state to the limit of my ability." NEW PROBLEMS ELBOW WAY INTO FOREFRONT AS BIG STATE-WIDE WATER PROJECT STUDIED HERE Recapture Clause, Objections to Limitation of Scope of Present Measure Brought Up As Legislators “Put On Spot” by Dempster Motion; Safeguard Stressed by Council Two new problems elbowed their way into the forefront of the proposed state-wide water conservation measure sponsored by the Economic Council of Southern California at its luncheon and afternoon meeting held in the Elks clubhouse Saturday. 1. The recapture clause, obviously adopted to placate residents of the Sacramento Valley in the matter of retaining title to whatever water might be taken from that watershed, loomed as the project's Waterloo because serious doubt was cast on the advisability of developing at a cost of $160,000,000 a district which might have its very purpose thwarted by ephemeral whims of a restless populace in another area. 2. So long as the state-wide water measure is state-wide in name only, and doesn't truly represent any district but the San Joaquin valley areas which want to get the much-needed water it will receive active opposition from a clique of small-county senators headed by Joe Riley of Bishop, who brought up the tremendous sacrifice Owens valley has made on the City of the Angel's altar of aqueduct water. ASKS MILLION BE LOPPED OFF COUNTY COSTS Farm Bureau Wants 30-Cent Slash in 40-Cent Road Tax If the farm bureau's program to cut 30 cents off the 40-cent county road tax is adopted, $988,029.37 will be slashed off the county expenses during the BE LOPPED OFF COUNTY COSTS Farm Bureau Wants 30-Cent Slash in 40-Cent Road Tax If the farm bureau's program to cut 30 cents off the 40-cent county road tax is adopted, $988,029.37 will be slashed off the county expenses during the coming year, and hence will relieve by just that much the taxes levied on farm lands. This figure is based upon expenditures for the year 1930-31 as published in State Controller Ray L. Riley's annual report. For that year Orange county spent $671,733.90 for salaries an dother expenses, $606,086.71 for outlays for highways; $19,294.03 for expenses and salaries, for bridges: $26,627.85 for salaries and expenses, $2,600 and for outlays, for other road structures, making a grand total of $1,317,372.49. Cut Own Expenses The farm bureau asks that three-fourths of this amount be cut because it claims, the present 40-cent rate is based upon conditions of 30 or more years ago when chiefly farmers used the rural roads, and the landowner was asked to pay. Now the roads are mostly paved and used by all classes of travel. Besides, the $329,343.12 remaining is deemed sufficient to keep the roads in good repair. This stand of the farm bureau was reaffirmed by the directors in session last Friday evening. Believing that economics should begin at home, the board voted a 10 per cent slash on its remaining activities, deducing $1,000 from its $11,000 program, till November. The economics will be effected by rearrangement of commodity departments and farm center programs. We Say No, Emphatically! We have a communication from friends of Judge Swing, who are of the conviction that insmuch as he cannot, in their judgment, be elected United States senator from California, he be drafted as a candidate for congress in the nineteenth district comprising Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The communication contains words of praise for Swing, claiming that his "valuable services" and experience should not be lost to this district. To this we say emphatically no! Swing has not been a supporter of the Republican administration at Washington and deserves no support from friends of the administration in this Congress district. He is not a resident of this district but lives in the twentieth district where he should be a candidate. Valley Hasn't Helped Itself San Joaquin valley districts which are seeking to have the state underwrite a $160,000,000 bond issue in order that they might get water from the Sacramento valley watershed, have never seriously attempted to organize a water district and float their own bonds for a project which they claim is vital to their very existence. This was admitted Saturday by A. E. Miot, executive secretary of the Tulare board of trade, in a conversation with a Gazette reporter, aside from the session of the Economic Council of Southern California which had as guests members of the legislature and newspaper men at a meeting held in the Elks clubhouse. "No, we haven't attempted to develop the district in that way. We preferred to work for a state-wide project, into which we believed we could weave our needs with greater force than by working alone," he said. He indicated, however, that should the present measure fail, the districts themselves might do something toward relieving their own distress. Construction on the gigantic aqueduct will begin within five months, local officials who have studied, worked for and followed the Hoover dam project and its water-carrying system to Southern California, state. Optimism prevailed as a result of the state supreme court last week finding the $220,000,000 metropolitan water district bonds valid, following a friendly suit instituted and carried through local courts to Sacramento.