anaheim-gazette 1932-10-06

HONEST FARMER PROVES WORTH AS SUPERVISOR Schumacher's Entry Into Politics Proves Dramatic Surprise The story of William Schumacher's career as a county supervisor began early one morning in 1912 with a drastic surprise, the results of which are evidence today. With a horse and buggy he and his brother, Albert, left their ranch near Buena Park, bound for the railroad depot. The future county official planned to go by train to San Pedro and load two cars of hay. Working for his living had been his daily routine since the age of 11. During his teens he ran a 320 acre ranch for the late J. S. Slauson, near Los Angeles. Already a successful farmer, Schumacher kept his mind busy with ranch matters as they drove to town. He and his brother had bought their 80 acres several years before at $95 to $165 an acre. He has continued for 20 years to develop the same land which he owned before he first took office. But, despite his plans, Schumacher was not to load those two cars of hay on this particular day. On reaching Buena Park, the brothers met George Wilcox, storekeeper, and John Perry, who ran a creamery. Then came the surprise which changed the course of Schumacher's life. In Work Clothes "Bill," said one of the men, "we want you to run for supervisor from the several years before at $95 to $165 an acre. He has continued for 20 years to develop the same land which he owned before he first took office. But, despite his plans, Schumacher was not to load those two cars of hay on this particular day. On reaching Buena Park, the brothers met George Wilcox, storekeeper, and John Perry, who ran a creamery. Then came the surprise which changed the course of Schumacher's life. In Work Clothes "Bill," said one of the men, "we want you to run for supervisor from the third district!" The astounded young farmer protested. He declared that he never had taken part in a public meeting in his life. He said that he wasn't well enough known. But finally he agreed to ride through the district and settle the matter by finding out what some of the voters thought about the idea. Schumacher was dressed in work clothes. His brother wore a neat town suit. Together they went into a nearby store for a few moments. When they came out, Albert had on the clothes his brother had been wearing. Attired in the suit, Bill was ready to meet the public and find out what his chances would be if he made the race. It never had occurred to him to seek office. But observant citizens had been impressed by the business ability and sagacity of the young rancher. The favorable results of the canvas surprised Schumacher. On the strength of this survey, he entered the contest. D.C. Linelarger, incumbent supervisor, did not seek re-election. At that time the office of supervisor was non-partisan, as it is today. With the field open, Schumacher won the republican nomination. Growth Shown In the November finals he defeated his democratic opponent by two votes, the result being 1605 to 1603. With two good men running such a close race, a (Continued on page 5) 70 Million Folk Aided by Hoover Seventy million owners of life insurance policies in the United States and 40,000,000 bank depositors were the beneficiaries of President Hoover's depression relief measures, not the big banks and corporations. Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills declared in an address in Los Angeles this week. "Not since Lincoln freed the slaves has the Republican party rendered such great service to the nation as has Herbert Hoover and his administration," said Secretary Mills speaking before a breakfast meeting of the Hoover Flying Party Harmony Shown At Meet Republican Nominees Pledge Ticket Support At Stanton Barbecue Party harmony and united backing of every republican candidate from President Hoover down was demonstrated forcefully Saturday afternoon when more than 200 bought tickets for the $19 barbecue held at Phil A. Stanton's ranch home. The money thus raised will be used for campaign purposes within the county. Lieutenant-Governor Frank A. Merriam praised Hoover as the "master mind that saved this nation in one of its greatest crises." He predicted that history will prove the wise leadership of the president. Merriam came out solidly for Nominee Tallant Tubbs for U.S. senator from California, stating that while their views differed on several questions, Tubbs' frank stand was to be admired, and that he supported wholeheartedly the republican program. Tubbs, when introduced by Stanton, said that Hoover's re-election was more vital than his (Tubbs) own candidacy. He cited his own record in upholding the republican party, and declared himself in favor of the tariff which protects California products, a vital factor in the prosperity of the citrus industry. Stanton, when introducing the candidates, recalled the devastating effect on Orange county of democratic administration in the past. In citing tariff policies of the two parties, he said: "We can thank the democrats for the virtual annihilation of Orange county's sheep and beet industries." State Senator Nelson T. Edwards, Assemblyman Ted Craig, James Utt of Tustin, and other candidates were called upon for short talks. Every one of Seventy million owners of life insurance policies in the United States and 40,000,000 bank depositors were the beneficiaries of President Hoover's depression relief measures, not the big banks and corporations. Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills declared in an address in Los Angeles this week. "Not since Lincoln freed the slaves has the Republican party rendered such great service to the nation as has Herbert Hoover and his administration," said Secretary Mills speaking before a breakfast meeting of the Hoover Flying Squadron, an organization of young business men supporting the Hoover-Curtis ticket. "When President Hoover came to grips with the forces of depression he didn't save the banks alone, he saved the 40,000,000 bank depositors and 70,000,000 men women and children who hold life insurance policies," the Hoover cabinet member continued. "He preserved the credit of the nation, the soundness of our money and guaranteed the solidity of our financial institutions." You'll Enjoy Reading BRUCE BARTON'S weekly articles in the Anaheim Gazette. Right now he is telling the Life of Christ in a new and unusual way, stressing the humaness of the great religious leader in such a way that everybody can understand the true greatness of the greatest figure in history. Intense Interest In Coming Election Indicating the intense interest in the coming presidential election. Deputy Registrar Hannah L. Horwitz on the closing day of registration added 11 names to the Orange county roster. On the next to the last day she booked 78 and on the day before 58 signed up so that they could cast their ballot in November. Republicans Plan Rally Monday Eve Republicans will hold their next county campaign rally Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Green Cat cafe, Santa Ana, officials of the Young Men's Republican club announced this week. Dr. Walter Dexter, president of Whittier college, will tell "intimate glimpses" of President Herbert Hoover. Grant Request for Municipal Service City council Tuesday evening granted the application of the Loara school district Tor Anaheim municipal water service to the Loara school building, provided the district bear costs of change. More than 300 Orange citizens held a monster raid Beach Monday evening. Ner an old-fashioned torre was held. Mayor J. E. Browder led the guests and Laguna was toastmaster. Nathan Hale, republican committeeman, declared Herbert Hoover "is the great man on earth," and described that he has led this country slough of depression. Edward F. Trefz, of the chamber of commerce, Hoover and his policies. Nominees Sam L. Congress; Nels Edwards, for Ted Craig and James Hemblymen, spoke on the of the republican policies spoke included: Howard man of the Young Men Club of Orange county Mock, chairman of the publican Club of Orange Hutchings, State central office Howard Irwin, chairman central committee; Judge Strange and Sumner Crane the South Coast News. Dr. Nelson Eelie Kiwanis H When Kiwanians begin Vice-President Homer optometrist, will advance dency, J. A. Clayes will president, and F. A. Ba as a result of the election held at Tuesday's lunchtime the Elks clubhouse. Dr. Nelson succeeds William Wallop, Milo Te Mann, John W. Price, Henry Adams, and Forbe directors. Miss Freda Lumsdon vocal solo, then joined rill for a duet, with M Steward accompanying AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1932 Background Leading To Don Pacifico Ontiveras Site of Mother Colony George Hansen Surveyed Area First Acquaintance With A. Langenbeck Communications, Final Order to Influences which led to the solution of the Pacifico Ontiveras' Raid on Anaheim's history. Rea minutes published in the first two series of this that on one hand the shareholders in San Francisco patient day by day for the purchase of suitable property and on the other apparent difficulties of the society's representatives in Southern California in getting in touch with Mr. McFarlard at the Rancho Santa Gertrudes on the San Gabriel river near the present site of Downey, and Don Pio Pico or his agent, Mr. Brodie, for a second San Gabriel river location. However, no apparent delay was encountered by representatives for the tract bought from Ontiveras. The shareholders definitely had instructed their representatives to choose property with its suitability for grape culture and nearness to both the Los Angeles market and the harbor at San Pedro, in mind. Instruction of the shareholders in their minutes of July 27, 1857, to Manager George Hansen was to purchase the Santa Ana valley lands, but not until it was absolutely necessary in order to prepare them for grape culture the following year. The colonists wanted a report on McFarland's property first and desired Hansen 2 WATER FIRMS BUY 156-ACRE SCULLY RANCH For the purpose of further protection of water rights, the Anaheim Union Water company and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company recently purchased the 156-acre ranch located at the county line in the Santa Ana canyon. Price paid for the ranch was not made public. The water companies bought the property, known as the Scully ranch, from W. F. Flippen. The property is understood to form the key site in protection of water rights of the two companies. The Anaheim Union now owns several pieces of property on both sides of the river, thus holding the riparian rights for water protection for stockholders, representing about 8,000 acres. 300 Attend Giant Republican Rally Speakers Laud Hoover; Big Torchlight Parade Cheered By Throng More than 300 Orange county republicans held a monster rally at Laguna Beach Monday evening. Following dinner an old-fashioned torchlight parade was held. Mayor J. E. Bishop welcomed the guests and Laguna’s Hal Warner was toastmaster. Nathan Hale, republican national committeeman, declared that President Herbert Hoover “is the greatest statesman on earth,” and declared stoutly that he has led this country out of the slough of depression. Anaheim Legion To Enter Float Will Participate In Armistice Day Program at Fullerton Anaheim’s American Legion post will enter a float in the Armistice day parade to be held at Fullerton, and if the local group is as lucky as it was last year, the Orange post is due to "lose its shirts" this winter. At the Monday night meeting first of the Commander J. Fred Sidebottom regime, the post accepted an invitation to enter the float, and received the acceptance of Orange's Commander Tipple for another membership contest. The "shirts" of the Orange post were presented to Anaheim, winner of last years membership contest. Service Officer William P. Webb Jr., Scoutmaster Earl Fulfer, House Committeeman Ralph Cox, Drum Corps Committeeman Eugene Hedrick made reports for their committees, and committees discharged. Buglar Joe Elliott sounded "taps' just after the buglers had blown "To The Colors' preceding the meeting. The drum and bugle corps presented a program before the meeting. Cadet Captain Dick Mabee brought a squad of the Anaheim union high school R. O. T. C. for an exhibition of the manual of arms. F. B. Roberts Wednesday secured a re-roofing permit for a residence at 901 North Lemon street. Estimated cost is $103. Police Will Inspect School Yards Nightly Police officers will make nightly inspections of school yards and buildings in Anaheim, Chief of Police James S. Bouldin announced this week. This was ordered upon complaint that the roof of the George Washington school had been damaged Monday night, and complaints that young couples had been loitering in the yards. Remember Days When Charlie Higgins and Guy Barham Set the Styles In Anaheim? More than 300 Orange county republicans held a monster rally at Laguna Beach Monday evening. Following dinner an old-fashioned torchlight parade was held. Mayor J. E. Bishop welcomed the guests and Laguna's Hal Warner was toastmaster. Nathan Hale, republican national committeeman, declared that President Herbert Hoover "is the greatest statesman on earth," and declared stoutly that he has led this country out of the slough of depression. Ex-Secretary Edward F. Trefz, of the United States chamber of commerce, also lauded Hoover and his policies. Nominees Sam L. Collins, for congress; Nels Edwards, for state senator; Ted Craig and James B. Utt, for assemblymen, spoke on the broad benefit of the republican policies. Others who spoke included: Howard Chaney, chairman of the Young Men's Republican Club of Orange county; Louise G. Mock, chairman of the Woman's Republican Club of Orange County; Jim Hutchings, State central committeeman; Howard Irwin, chairman of the county central committee; Judge Montrose Le Strange and Sumner Crosby, editor of the South Coast News. Dr. Nelson Elected Kiwanis President When Kiwanians begin the new year, Vice-President Homer Nelson, local optometrist, will advance to the presidency, J. A. Clayes will become vice-president, and F. A. Backs, treasurer, as a result of the election of officers held at Tuesday's luncheon-meeting, at the Elks clubhouse. Dr. Nelson succeeds H. H. Henderson. William Wallop, Milo Tedstrom, Charles Mann, John W. Price, Harold Keirsey, Henry Adams, and Forest Fowler will be directors. Miss Freda Lumsdon appeared for a vocal solo, then joined with Glen Merrill for a duet, with Miss Katherine Steward accompanying at the piano. F. B. Roberts Wednesday secured a re-roofing permit for a residence at 901 North Lemon street. Estimated cost is $103. Remember Days When Charlie Higgins and Guy Barham Set the Styles In Anaheim? The "good old days" when Charlie Higgins and Guy Barham set the styles, and Nick Bittner's band made a reputation are graphically recalled by Gilbert Landell, now of Ft. Lupton, Colorado, in a letter addressed to Henry Kuchel, editor of the Anaheim Gazette. The letter, of especial interest to those who have lived here for a quarter of a century or more, follows: Ft. Lupton, Colorado. Dear Henry: I just have been reading your issue of Sept. 15th. In reading the history of the Gazette, there is one very important omission. No record is made of the fact that I was employed on that sheet, in 1884 and 1885, drawing the magnificent salary of $15 per month, which was probably $14 more than my services were actually worth. Charley Kuchel and A. W. Bryden were the fellows that had to suffer. The office was given credit for having 3 employees, while actually one of these was a liability. I won't say which one. In the second year of my occupancy of the job, George Bauer came along and in about 3 weeks was a better printer than I was, in two years. George kept his job, while I just passed along and got a job helping Charley Wilson catch fish at Anaheim Landing. This was before Ah Foo was the motive power on the old Cottrell press. I may also add that Ah Foo was an improvement over me as a pressman. I still think that you paid him too much, though. The press that Charley and I operated was an old Washington. It saddens me a great deal to think how many of those, who were such good friends of that time, have passed to their reward. Your dear mother and Lizzie used to feed me, and feed me mighty well too. I nearly ate them out of house and home. The Melrose family was always mighty good to me too. Those were the days we used to take the old muzzle loader ten bore out into the sand wash or the vacant land south and east of the town and bring in some quail and cotton tails whenever we wanted, too. We would usually bring home a few cactus thorns, too. Ernest Parker and one or two people would go out to Yorba and bring in more quail than a score of people could now in a month, and a thousand miles of travel. Charlie Higgins and Guy Barham were the boys that set the fashions in those days, until Bruce Cox came along and gave them a few lessons on how the well dressed man should look. I often wonder if any band could make as much music with a very few instruments as Nick Bittner's could. Nick was a great cornetist. We boys were always wondering how thick an Indian grape picker's skull was. Marshal Bohn used to try to crack them with his locust billy but I never heard of one of them being in bad shape after all of those encounters. I wish you many happy returns of the day, Henry, and may you live long and prosper. This goes also for Lute and the boys and the Judge. How many grandchildren have you? Little Gilbert Stuart Landell, III came to town the other day, in Oakland, Calif. GILBERT LANDELL. Leading To Selection of Mexico Ontiveras’ Rancho For Mother Colony Is Given Today Surveyed Area First Time In 1853, Forming With A. Langenberger; Difficulties in Cons, Final Order to Purchase 1000 Acres WATER LEVEL HIGHER THAN IN ’31 SEASON More Flow In River, Less Demand For Pumping Encourages Growers Kept His Ear On Ground and Won Postmaster Job This heartening news, especially for Orange county farmers, is confirmed in reports from the Anaheim Union Water company and the municipal pumping plants, both of which report well levels higher for this time of year than for the season of 1931. Water level at the Crowther’s corner plant at Orangethorpe and Placentia avenue, in the Anaheim Union Water company system, was 169 feet on September 1 this year, and 171 feet on the same date last year. The Gumber tract plant level stood at 180 feet on September 30, as contrasted with 185 feet on the same date the year before. City wells stood at 135 feet, as contrasted with 136 feet, five inches for 1931. Because the dry season is regarded as practically ended, following the first rains last week, the failure of water levels to drop to depths recorded last year is regarded favorably in all agricultural quarters. This rise in level is attributed to several causes, first of which was the abundant rains of last year which were spread out evenly over a long period of time, thus permitting maximum absorption, and little run-off. JOHN W. DUCKWORTH in 1906, as Artist J. A. Hollingworth graphically depicts, kept his ear to the ground for first word of his expected appointment as postmaster for Anaheim. Shortly after this picture was published in the Gazette, Duckworth received his appointment from President Theodore Roosevelt, acting upon the recommendation of Richard Melrose of Anaheim, who in 1904 had been chosen on the electoral college that officially elected the popular republican leader. Hollingworth drew a number of cartoons of local men of the 1906 period. These cartoons again will be published by the Gazette. Watch for these pictures and see if you can name the men before reading the captions. Hollingworth, brother of T. H. Hollingworth of 325 East Broadway, now operates a music studio at Portland, Oregon. L. A. Widening Meets Problems Parallel Parking Opposed; State To Share Half of $40,000 Cost Co-incident with virtual completion of arrangements for widening of Los Angeles street from La Palma to the state highway at Palm street under arrangements whereby the city would stand only one-fourth of the $40,000 expense, petitions have been submitted to the city council to continue parking at an angle on that thoroughfare. This move complicates development of the street because state authorities have indicated that if highway No. 101 is to remain on Los Angeles street, parallel parking must be enforced in order to facilitate traffic on the none too-wide street. The petition was submitted by Judge J. S. Howard on behalf of 48 property owners. Reasons given against parallel parking is that it might drive away trade. The council held the petition over for consideration, and expressed a view of sympathy with the request. City wells stood at 135 feet, as contrasted with 136 feet, five inches for 1931. Because the dry season is regarded as practically ended, following the first rains last week, the failure of water levels to drop to depths recorded last year is regarded favorably in all agricultural quarters. This rise in level is attributed to several causes, first of which was the abundant rains of last year which were spread out evenly over a long period of time, thus permitting maximum absorption, and little run-off. Another factor of considerable importance, is the lessening of demand for water, due partly to absorption during the wet season last year, but largely to the extremely foggy weather which has characterized the summer. Because of the fog, no especially hot weather was recorded. Shuts Down Pumping Plants Graphically showing the lessened demand for water this year, the Anaheim Union Water Company plant at Crowther's correr has been used only one week this year, whereas it usually is used for three full months during the summer. Superintendent William T. Wallop stated: Last week all pumping plants of the water company shut down. They have been running on half schedule since June 1, in contrast to the usual full time demand in the summer. One reason why the wells were not used more this summer is that the main canal from the Santa Ana river has carried an average of several hundred more inches of water than usual. On Wednesday, September 28, for instance, the canal carried 1250 inches, in contrast to the usual 500 to 600. The average this year has run between 900 and 1000, fully 300 inches above normal in past years. Even demand for water within the city limits has lessened this year. The municipal plant, according to Superintendent V. W. Hannum's reports, has pumped 100,000 less gallons than at the same time last year or in 1930. The total this week was 357,057,200 gallons. Greatest demand for city water was in July when 50,383,150 gallons were pumped, while February was low month with 20,564,550 gallons. Rainfall last week, accompanied by an electrical storm that lasted several hours, showed .19 of an inch for heim,.29 for Placentia,.12 for Pullton,.29 for Yorba Linda,.47 for West Orange, and lesser amounts in other communities. This is slightly less than the first rainfall totals of last year. Farm Center To Meet Tuesday Eve Holmes Bishop, chairman of the citrus department of the Orange county farm bureau, will talk on "What the Farm Bureau is Going to do, Looking Farm Center To Meet Tuesday Eve Holmes Bishop, chairman of the citrus department of the Orange county farm bureau, will talk on "What the Farm Bureau is Going to do, Looking Towards the Stabilization of the Citrus Industry," at the Anaheim farm center meeting to be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the high school. President Donal Pannier urges all members to attend, stating that a period of the meeting will be devoted to discussion of legislative matters which are to be voted on at the election in November. Barber Shops Join In Upping Prices Patrons of 14 Anaheim barber shops this week, with few exceptions, paid without complaint the increased haircut price of 35 cents. This price was agreed upon late last week following considerable discussion by master and journeyman barbers of the community. Prices of barber supplies have failed to drop proportionately, and since the tax has been placed on many items, costs actually have gone up. Increase from 25 to 35 cents, the group agreed, was justified.