anaheim-gazette 1932-09-08

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE REGISTERING Attend H. S. Classes Monday; Elementary Takes Up On September 19 Students who swarmed the high school buildings and grounds this week in preparation for beginning actual class work next Monday, were glad when Principal J. A. Clayes announced that a temporary respite from classes would be granted on Friday afternoon September 16, in order that the high school students might learn more about the history of the city by attending the diamond jubilee program to be held at the city park. But otherwise the usual school openings were observed. Tuesday 109 seniors enrolled for classes during the first semester. By noon Wednesday 104 juniors and sophomores had arranged their schedules, while hundreds of freshmen jammed in the "Big and Little Sister Party" under the auspices of the Girls' league. Elementary Begins Sept. 19 Faculty members of the high school met Tuesday morning to receive registration instructions, with President C. C. Ramm and Clerk E. E. Smith of the school board present. The faculty later organized its social club, electing Miss Mary Jane Van Booven president and Paul Dempsey. BE CAREFUL, SAM; YOU ARE OUR CANDIDATE In an attack on communism before the Kiwanis club Tuesday, District Attorney Sam Collins, republican nominee for congressman from the nineteenth district, called attention to the fact that the Anaheim public library has a primer on the soviet government of Russia. Elucidating, Candidate Collins said: "This book is paid for by the taxpayers of your community. I defy anyone to find in your library a primer on the American government. I cite this merely to show you what is happening right here in your own midst." Since November 15, 1931, the Anaheim public library has had on its shelves Morris L. Ernst's "America's Primer," published by Putnam's Sons in 1931, and purchased by the local institution as soon as available. The book to which Collins referred is M. Ilin's "New Russia's Primer," published by Houghton, Mufflin Co. in 1931 and placed on the local library shelves in June of the same year. Sam, we are supporting you whole-heartedly for congressman from this district. We believe you have the makings of a fearless representative of the people — but after this, please make sure of your facts before jumping at a conclusion. We're no more in favor of communism than you are, but we are in favor of justice, and know you feel the same way. SUPERVISORS Elementary Begins Sept. 19 Faculty members of the high school met Tuesday morning to receive registration instructions, with President C. C. Ramm and Clerk E. E. Smith of the school board present. The faculty later organized its social club, electing Miss Mary Jane Van Booven president and Paul Demaree treasurer. While their big brothers and sisters were arranging their schedules at the high school, the youngsters of the city enjoyed to the full next to the last week of their summer vacation. The little tots have until Monday, September 19, to play. After that they will begin regular classes, with no preparation needed to arrange schedules, Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer announces. During the vacation period new library facilities at Fremont were added, and all school buildings and equipment given a through cleaning, and re-painting where needed. New Teachers Grammar school teachers were expected to return from their vacation periods next week in time to attend the first meeting with Superintendent Gauer September 15, with a general faculty meeting scheduled for September 16 at 10 o'clock in the Fremont school auditorium. Various faculties of schools will meet at their own buildings at 2 p.m. the same day in preparation for the school year which begins the following Monday. New teachers added to the elementary school faculties are: Winnie Ethel Campbell, music; Marie Webster, domestic science; Adele Zorn, Ralph A. Gates, Dorothy Hall, Lawrence Allen, Dorothy Harman, Frieda Heinze, Eleanor Palner and Laura Dean. Church Purposes Told By Harker Rev. Raymond C. Harker's sermon Sunday on "The Christian Social Order," in which he stressed three prime purposes of a church, concluded the series of successful union services held every Sabbath evening this summer at the Anaheim city park. Rev. Harker, who is pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, said that sacredness of personality, brotherhood of the human race, and the ideal of service are the chief purposes of the church. He believes that co-operation will replace competition, and that profit will become subservient to the Christian service ideal. A mixed quartet from the White Temple Miss Alice Grimshaw Miss Sam, we are supporting you whole-heartedly for congressman from this district. We believe you have the makings of a fearless representative of the people — but after this, please make sure of your facts before jumping at a conclusion. We're no more in favor of communism than you are, but we are in favor of justice, and know you feel the same way. SUPERVISORS PONDER BILL Items Amounting to $2,900 Due; Payment Sought Orange county's supervisors this week are pondering Anaheim's request to pay a bill of $2900 on items which had been omitted in a bill rendered to the county by this city for paving on West Center street and an acquisition and improvement district proceedings. The bill was presented by Dan Beard of the county road department to the supervisors, after City Engineer E. P. Hapgood of Anaheim had presented the matter to Beard. The board of supervisors took no action on the measure last week, preferring to take it under advisement. WALNUT CROP IS PROFITABLE 34 Tons Handled In One Day by Local Walnut House Thirty-four tons of walnuts were handled at the door of the Anaheim Walnut Growers association Tuesday, showing increased picking of nuts in this district, according to Manager Walter Ross. The season this year opened September 1, a month earlier than usual, and will continue until about November 15. The crop is about 20 per cent greater than last season, but the shucks are heavy and the shells thin, making the nuts easy to handle but lighter in weight. Although the nuts look fairly large-sized on the trees, the sizes coming through the packing house are disappointing, averaging about 56 pounds to the sack instead of the usual 60. Besides quantity, the redeeming feature this year is that the nuts are of considerably better quality than usual. thus keeping up the hopes of the growers for a substantial profit over some previous seasons when the nut sizes were larger but the quantity and quality lower. Prices on the crop will be set at a meeting in Los Angeles September 27. Mock Trial Shoot Protection Orange county builders' bers who attended the Elks clubhouse This week recalled the tection offered those in business by Chief Ex Stiles of the state reg Los Angeles. The point through the medium o with county contractor Manager R. Earl Rudd Ana Business Men's ad on "Credit and Its Re prime purposes of a church, concluded the series of successful union services held every Sabbath evening this summer at the Anaheim city park. Rev. Harker, who is pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, said that sacredness of personality, brotherhood of the human race, and the ideal of service are the chief purposes of the church. He believes that co-operation will replace competition, and that profit will become subservient to the Christian service ideal. A mixed quartet from the White Temple, Miss Alice Grimshaw, Miss Wells, Lyman Harpster and Mr. Edwards, furnished special music. Burglars Take 25 Brushes, Machine When burglars for the fifth time broke into the Patten-Davies Lumber company at 703 East Broadway Tuesday evening, they took 25 paint brushes and a typewriter, according to reports filed with Anaheim police. The fourth time the yard was entered by burglars was two months ago. Do you know the THREE NAMES originally considered for this city? Watch the Gazette La Habrans Endorse Supervisors' Stand La Habrans like the way the county board of supervisors has handled the county's share of the state gas tax, and so in a communication to the board last Tuesday. La Habra city councilmen passed a resolution endorsing the board, stating that allocation of gas tax to the cities would be unjust and an inequality, and that it would unbalance the budget, requiring an extra tax levy. Included with the resolution was a request of the city for $564.25 from the gas tax fund for work in connection with two dangerous dips in the pavement of Central avenue, La Habra. The request asked for the sum under the traditional policy of the county standing 25 per cent of the construction cost on certain through streets in cities. The request was granted. Falls Two Stories, Slightly Injured During the first hour that Wilbur Harvey, 23, worked as houseman for the Pickwick hotel on South Los Angeles street, he fell from the second story to the cement alley below, without serious injury. Harvey was hired last Saturday by Manager S. E. Adams, who sent the youth up to wash the second story windows. Harvey slipped and fell. He had presence of mind to shove himself away from the wall, hitting his back against a tree and partially sliding down it to the alley below. He suffered lacerations of the head requiring four stitches, and a fractured wrist. SAM COLLINS DIRECTS WAR ON GANGSTERS Explains Attitude of His Office Fighting Out-Of-County Racketeers Racketeers "bleeding" Los Angeles business houses for vast sums of "protection money" will find little sympathy in Orange county from official sources. If the individual business men of the county have enough good old American backbone to tell the agents of racketeers where to head in at, the county will continue to frustrate attempts at un-American "organization." Such was the edict of District Attorney Sam Collins in a talk before the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at the Eks clubhouse. Collins warned listeners that persistent attempts to organize barbers of the county are being made, with one meeting scheduled this week. Intimidation efforts via obnoxious gases thrust into two Anaheim barber shops have been tried. The district attorney plans to attend the meetings of the barbers and prevent any semblance of force or un-American tactics. Fights Communists In describing the attitude of his office toward gangsters, Collins said: "My office does not concern itself with attempts to organize industry so as to Fights Communists In describing the attitude of his office toward gangsters, Collins said: "My office does not concern itself with attempts to organize industry so as to enable a fair return upon investments or for labor expended. So long as industries are organized locally and conducted locally we do not believe there is grave danger. But the racket is organized primarily to feed some organizer who does not live locally, and may even live in Chicago. My office does not recognize the racketeer, nor does it believe he belongs here." Communists plan a hunger march under the guise of an unemployment demonstration in Orange county on October 3, Collins declared. He said that communists are making appeals to World war veterans, trying to enlist sympathy on the plea that the B. E. F. forces in Washington were handled roughly. The communists, Collins says, are: "Seeking to stir up the veteran against the very government for which he fought, and for which he once counted it a privilege to serve without thought of a bonus. I can conceive that if the government passed a bonus to the veterans it must have been because it considered the veteran had it coming, and having passed the bonus there is an obligation. But demonstrations of this type are designed to work against the very interests of those participating." Rev. Ray C. Harker of the White Temple Methodist church, formerly a member of the Phoenix, Arizona, Kiwanis club, was taken into the local organization as a new member. Floyd McCracken introduced the speaker Mrs. Sally Lee Scales of Santa Ana, with Miss Katherine Steward at the plano, sang two numbers. Mock Trial Shows Protective Points Orange county builders' exchange members who attended the meeting held in the Elks clubhouse Tuesday evening this week recalled the methods of protection offered those in the contracting business by Chief Examiner Hal G. Stiles of the state registrar's office in Los Angeles. The points were stressed through the medium of a mock trial, with county contractors playing parts. Manager R. Earl Ruddy of the Santa Ana Business Men's association spoke on "Credit and Its Relationship to the Fred Sidebottom Legion Cheiftain Officers Elected at Meeting Here Tuesday Evening J. Fred Sidebottom, who four years ago served part of a term as commander of the Anaheim post, American Legion. Tuesday evening was unanimously elected commander for the coming year. Other officers chosen were: J. H. Heffron (Incumbent H. O. Warton withdrew), adjutant; Dr. E. H. Kersten, first vice-commander; Harold Keirsey, second vice-commander; H. Glen Merrill, finance officer; E. Roger Sherman, chaplain; Ed Hund, sergeant-at-arms; and Retiring Commander E. Campbell, historian. Executive committeeemen elected were: W. P. Webb, Jr., Ray Van Wagoner, K. B. Rigby and Charles Steninger. Ed Campbell, Ray E. Smith, Dale Smith, Charles Steninger and the newly-elected commander and adjutant were named delegates to the county council. Want a Ticket? Just Park Close to Fire Motorists parking their card within two blocks of a fire in the city limits of Anaheim hereafter will receive tickets entitling them to appear before Judge Tausch and explain their behavior. Police Chief James Bouldin last week distributed a goodly supply of traffic 374 COUPLES CENTER ISLE DURING MONTH Love bonds run true to form. They were slightly affected by the depression of the last few years, but whether its the brightening financial horizon in which stocks and bonds doubled in value, or whether Dan Cupid is just tired of waiting, the fact remains that more couples center isled in August than in the same month a year ago. Joe Backs is authority for the figures being county cierk he claims no authority for Dan Cupid, however. In August this year 370 couples appeared and swore to their intention to wed, while in 1931 just 324 folk appeared to make their vows a matter of public record. Loving Cup Added To Big Collection Anaheim's collection of loving cups is growing. Last week the Tournament of Lights officers sent the latest acquisition, that awarded for winning second place in the recent harbor event when Uncle Sam was depicted "sawing wood" to put an end to "Old Man Depression." Last year the local chamber of commerce won first place. The array of cups is on display at the chamber of commerce on the second floor of the city hall. Central Committees Meet September 13 Orange county builders' exchange members who attended the meeting held in the Elks clubhouse Tuesday evening this week recalled the methods of protection offered those in the contracting business by Chief Examiner Hal G. Stiles of the state registrar's office in Los Angeles. The points were stressed through the medium of a mock trial, with county contractors playing parts. Manager R. Earl Ruddy of the Santa Ana Business Men's association spoke on "Credit and Its Relationship to the Return of Good Business"; Howard Barrows spoke on the exchange's service; Chairman Walter F. Sorenson of the better business committee, told of its aims; and Santa Ana's V. J. Anderson outlined plans to exhibit materials in exchange headquarters. Want a Ticket? Just Park Close to Fire Motorists parking their card within two blocks of a fire in the city limits of Anaheim hereafter will receive tickets entitling them to appear before Judge Tausch and explain their behavior. Police Chief James Bouldin last week distributed a goodly supply of traffic tickets to his officers and instructed them to put a tag on every machine parked within two blocks of any conflagration, especially by people hurrying to the fire to "see the sights" and thus hamper the work of the fire department. Here’s The Diamond Jubilee Program, Lasts from Sept. 11 to 18, Inclusive At 7:00 P.M., daily, beginning Sunday. September 11th and ending Sunday September 18th, a special whistle will give "Seven" sharp blasts, then a pause, then "Five" sharp blasts. This means the "75th Anniversary of the founding of Anaheim — The Diamond Jubilee. At the fifth and last blast all porch lights will be turned on. Sunday. September 11: Special Diamond Jubilee Services in the Churches. Monday, September 12: 8:00 A.M. Historical program at High school; 6:30 P.M. 20-30 Club Diamond Jubilee program. Wednesday, September 14: Grammar School Diamond Jubilee program. Thursday, September 15: 7:00 P.M. "Mother Colony Old Boys" inaugural dinner. Friday, September 16: 10:00 A.M. Street Parade; 11:00 A.M. Dedication of site for Historic Marker at North Gate of old Anaheim; southwest corner of Los Angeles and North streets; 12:15 P.M. Lions Club Diamond Jubilee Program; 12:15 P.M. Basket Picnic in City Park; 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Open House at Pioneer Cottage, Northwest corner of Sycamore Street; 1:30 P.M. Unveiling of Memorial Grist Stones from first mill; 2:00 P.M. ANAHEIM DIAMOND JUBILEE in Greek Theatre in City Park. Address, John Steven McGroarty. 7:00 P.M. Anaheim "AT HOME" night; Dinners in all homes with specially invited out-of-town guests in every home; old time friends or relatives invited especially to share in the joys of the Diamond Jubilee; 8:00 P.M. ALL-GERMAN program commemorating the Early Pioneers, on Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon Streets. All citizens of Anaheim and the guests in our homes to enjoy the closing program of speeches and music in front of the site of the old adobe house to which the first bride came in the long ago. Street to be specially illuminated; store windows to carry pictures of the original buildings which occupied their present sites. Sunday, September 18: Special services in the Churches: "Straight Ahead! to a Brighter, Bigger, Better Anaheim." Burglars Fail to Get Smart & Final Money Burglars broke burglar alarm wires leading to the Smart & Final Wholesale grocery on North Clementine street late last week, entered the establishment but failed to find hidden money and departed without disturbing the merchandise. Police found that the burglars gained entrance by breaking through the wall on the north side from a vacant storeroom. Citizenship Classes Open at High School Citizenship classes were resumed Tuesday evening at the Anaheim union high school, in room 34, with Mrs. Alice Bates Hansen in charge. The classes continue until December 15. Library Enjoys Its Greatest Usefulness During the month of August book-lovers took out 16,088 volumes from the Anaheim public library. This is 2,728 more books than were circulated in July, which itself had set a new mark for the local institution. In this period 78 new cards were issued, and 43 cards renewed. ZETTE Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET NUMBER 49 Year By Albert T Reid "I APPRECIATE THE WAY YOU'VE BACK-ED ME UP IN THIS EMERGENCY" CITY PREPARES FOR GIGANTIC BIRTHDAY FETE Diamond Anniversary Begins Sunday, Climaxed With Friday Program Anaheim, with the vigor of a lady who has found the fountain of eternal youth, donned her best bib and tucker this week. For, beginning Sunday with special church services, Anaheim turns back her calendar to the year 1857 when the original holders in the Los Angeles Vineyard company held their meetings in San Francisco, conducted their business in the German tongue, and decided to colonize for the purpose of establishing a vineyard center that would become the envy of America. How well they succeeded will be told during the diamond jubilee celebrations to be climaxed Friday, September 16, and more fully developed by the Anaheim Gazette in a series of copyrighted articles, the gist of which will be explained next week. Anaheim smiled at her 75 birthdays as she heartily acknowledged all congratulations, and settled down to prepare for the greatest celebration ever staged within the four original walls which marked the Mother Colony, serving the purposes of windbreaks, fences and moisture preservation. Gay banners draped from flagpoles before most business houses announce the jubilee. Federation Aids Prorating Plans Regional Farm Bureau Officials Back Local Men In Drive Farm bureau officials from this region definitely are behind the movement to establish a successful prorate plan for the marketing of valencia oranges. This action, taken Saturday at Santa Ana when a regional meeting of the farm bureau was held at the Court House annex where Chairman Holmes Bishop of the citrus department, President John Crill and Executive Secretary R. D. Flaherty, all of the local farm bureau, presented the case before visiting officials. Flaherty disclosed that C. O. Banks, of the Spence Fruit company, Monrovia, has returned a signed contract to the Orange county farm bureau office, for the prorate agreement. Secretary Alex Johnson of the California Farm-Bureau federation promised to push the agreement plan. Another speaker, Harry Morrell, director of the federation's organization work, explained membership plans. Drunk Drivers Get Jail Sentences Now Judge Frank Tausch's latest war on "drunks," especially in instances where they drive automobiles, was inaugurated late last week when he sent Loren Finley of Brea to jail for 30 days without alternative of a fine, following Finley's plea of guilty to an intoxication charge. On a second charge to be climaxed Friday, September 16, and more fully developed by the Anaheim Gazette in a series of copyrighted articles, the gist of which will be explained next week. Anaheim smiled at her 75 birthdays as she heartily acknowledged all congratulations, and settled down to prepare for the greatest celebration ever staged within the four original walls which marked the Mother Colony, serving the purposes of windbreaks, fences and moisture preservation. Gay banners draped from flagpoles before most business houses announce the jubilee. Display windows of business establishments begin to take on the atmosphere of the late nineteenth century as they prepare to show original photographs, pictures and relics of the city and its sturdy pioneers. Everywhere expectancy runs high for the big programs to come. Old Boys to Meet Churches throughout the city officially open the celebration Sunday with special diamond jubilee services. Monday morning at 8 o'clock a historical program will be given at the high school auditorium, followed at noon by a Rotary club diamond jubilee program. Tuesday the Kiwanis club takes up the program celebration, to be followed that evening by the 20-30 club. Wednesday the elementary school children will learn more about the history of their city, and on Thursday one of the most remarkable get-to-getheres of pioneers in the history of the city will be held at the Elks clubhouse where the Mother Colony Old Boys will hold their first meeting. Dr. H. A. Johnston will preside. More than 50 pioneers are expected to attend. First-hand stories and information about the founding of the city, incidents in its development and lives of the pioneers will be preserved through the new group. Those who already have signified their intention of attending the Old Boys' first meeting include: Fred Backs, Charles A. Boege, F. B. Lewis, Charles F. Grim, J. A. Clayes, Frank Tausch, Richard L. Coons, Arthur L. Lewis, H. E. W. Barnes, Julius J. Schneider, Joseph M. Backs, W. L. Bigham, Henry Kuchel, J. S. Howard, Frank Baum, P. J. Weisel, Henry M. Adams, R. E. Nebelung, M. J. Bradley, Charles Mann, John Tuffree, John Wagner, H. A. Johnston, Thomas L. McFadden, B. A. G. Stroup, A. S. Bradford and Edward Backs. To Decide Parade While definite decision as to whether or not a parade will be held Friday has been delayed until this Saturday, Secre-(Continued on page 8) Bill Schumacher, Aides Donate Seed Supervisor William Schumacher and court house employees donated enough seed for the unemployed of Brea and Drunk Drivers Get Jail Sentences Now Judge Frank Tausch's latest war on "drunks," especially in instances where they drive automobiles, was inaugurated late last week when he sent Loren Finley of Brea to jail for 30 days without alternative of a fine, following Finley's plea of guilty to an intoxication charge. On a second charge of driving when intoxicated, the Brea man was ordered to pay $50 as a fine or go to jail for 25 days. Anaheimers Visit In Southern Utah Three days touring Southern Utah, with trips to Zion's and Bryce national parks, and visits to potential oil fields near Hurricane, convinced John Harlow, William LeVecke, Robert Hainlin and Art Dyckman that the Labor day holiday was one of the most enjoyable periods of the year. The quartet of Anaheimers left Friday afternoon, motoring directly to St. George, Utah. Going from St. Thomas to the Utah line the party found the going particularly rough on account of a hail storm that had preceded them several hours. Bridges were washed out, necessitating a team of horses to pull their car across the Virgin river. "Old timers in that district claimed that the hall was as big as eggs. We didn't believe it until we looked at the heavily pock-like marks on the ground made by the falling ice and came to the conclusion that the story was true," LeVecke and Harlow chorused upon their return Monday evening. IT'S UP TO THE PEOPLE If a citizen in a remote part of the county can come into this supervisor district and by the expenditure of money defeat a faithful servant, it's a matter that is squarely up to the people. We do not think that he can do it, and our advice to him is to keep his money and keep cool.