anaheim-gazette 1932-10-20

14 "ANNAHEIM" BUSINESS LOTS TO SELL AT $100 EACH VOTED IN '58; FORERUNNER OF CENTER ST. TODAY First "City Fathers" Had Eye for Economy as They Stipulate $250 Improvements and Refuse Title for Two Years; Cross Words Pass Between Manager Hansen and Board If the shareholders who at San Francisco on October 27, 1858, voted to lay out the center of their new colony, providing 14 "Annaheim" business lots to be sold at $100 each could rise up out of their glorious past and see today's results of their original handiwork, they would witness a transformation that on a smaller scale rivals the growth of America. The $100 building lots, on which the buyer was to agree to put $250 of improvements by May, 1860, now sell at from 1,000 to 10,000 times the original valuations. For that matter, the lands for which the original buyers paid $2.50 an acre, have sold for farming purposes as high as $5,000. The early city planners had their minds set on economy. The municipal government of today had a good precedent set for it. When platting of 14 lots was authorized, the original "city fathers" stipulated certain improvements by a certain date, but refused to give title to the property for nearly two years because they planned to have all shareholder payments made by May, 1860, at which time title to all property in the district would be given to the individual shareholders. This mass distribution of title was an economy move. Evidently Manager Hansen, goaded by remarks of a third party, made some testy remarks to the board of directors Rally Speaker Declares That Roosevelt’s Record Disproves Economy Plea Hoover the doer whose leadership forced the balancing of the budget, thwarted the program of the democrats to pass $2,400,000,000 in "pork barrel" legislation, and furnished the only constructive plans advanced for conquering the depression, is the man who the American people, out of consideration of their own interests, should return to the White House at the general election November 8. This was the gist of Los Angeles' Mark Jones' address at the republican rally held in the Elks club house Monday evening. Jones flayed the democrats for preventing the very thing their leader now preaches — economy — by trimming Hoover's proposed savings of $300,000,000 per year to $50,000,000, or one-sixth of the amount asked. The democrats also attempted to pass bonus legislation and "pork barrel" measures for unnecessary federal construction, which would have brought ruin to the financial structure of the nation. Jones declared. "Contrary to the democratic statements, Roosevelt has not practiced what he has preached. He has increased the cost of government 23 1-2 per cent as governor of New York," Jones said. "Roosevelt has offered the people no single program and no chart with which to guide them, while President Hoover is the doer, humanitarian, the statesman, and the patriot whose wise leadership has guided us through the worst of our depresson difficulties. He is the proved leader to whom the country can turn to with confidence." Candidates present who were introduced and spoke briefly included: Nels Edwards, state senator; James Utt, assemblyman from the 74th district; Ted Craig, assemblyman from the seventy-fifth district; Judge James L. Allen, Judge F. C. Drumm, Supervisor William Schumacher of the third district; Judge H. I. Spence, and Chairman Howard Irwin of the county central committee. Ralph Mass was chairman of the meeting, with Lotus Loudon toastmaster. The next republican rally will be held at Orange on October 24, another at Huntington Beach on October 28, and the final gathering is scheduled for Santa Ana on November 4. Exchange Will Ship 2,000 Cars by Nov. 15 When shipments of valencias cease November 15 the local Central District Orange Exchange will have shipped 2,000 cars, Manager A. H. Kirchmann announced this week. Sixty-five cars were to be shipped this week; 63 cars were shipped last week. Government of today had a good precedent set for it. When platting of 14 lots was authorized, the original "city fathers" stipulated certain improvements by a certain date, but refused to give title to the property for nearly two years because they planned to have all shareholder payments made by May, 1860, at which time title to all property in the district would be given to the individual shareholders. This mass distribution of title was an economy move. Evidently Manager Hansen, goaded by remarks of a third party, made some testy remarks to the board of directors when replying to questions about the auditing committee. Unfortunately, early letters sent to the society have been destroyed, and their exact content therefore cannot be obtained. The minutes of the original Los Angeles vineyard society, published through the courtesy of the Anaheim Union Water company, follow: LOS ANGELES VINEYARD SOCIETY MINUTES Copyrighted 1932, Anaheim Gazette San Francisco, Calif., June 14, 1858. After opening of meeting minutes of last meeting read and approved. A private letter from Mr. Hansen was read in which he promises complete report by next steamer. Bill sent in by John Frohling for lumber bought, $94.00, was ordered paid. Then resolved that in future all necessary purchases for the society be made by committee of three with power to act for the best advantage of the society. Secretary instructed to write Mr. Hansen asking for information regarding our water ditch running through government land, which Mr. Hansen took up with school land warrants, such information coming in private communication from Mr. Quitzow. Resolved to send $2000.00 to Los Angeles with next steamer. Meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., June 21, 1858. The extra general meeting of stockholders called to order at 8 p.m. by President C. C. Kuchel. Minutes of last general meeting read and approved. Alterations in by-laws as proposed under date of May 11th were accepted to take affect immediately. The extra general meeting was then adjourned, immediately followed by Regular Stockholders Meeting (according to change in by-laws this being third Monday in June). President declared nominations for officers in order. For President: C. C. Kuchel, Theo E. Schmidt, J. Hartmann, R. Luedke, and Mr. Lutgens. For Vice-President: Mr. Luedke, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Bremmermann, Mr. Schmidt Mr. Pope Mr Hartmann Mr. Rumblings foreshadow battle waged by outside control of the wealthy were heard at the outschumacher's third term supervisor. In his campaign is fighting off this same side rule, though it has ent form. In 1920 there was third district mutilation head again. It was proposed by out some of the riches regions among other though his opposition of outside control no better did they never that the amputation w For this reason they acting the northern part into two districts, with from each area. Displaying his well knownacity, Schumacher wrote the slash was inevitable en back the advocates o mutilation several times now refused to give up he had gained. Schumacher Right At a strenuous Anahte tended by 150 representatives both sides presented the Searching queries were Schumacher and other convinced the group that They voted unanimously up in his fight for their past record had given t in his ability to battle for another four years. Unyielding stand for what right, the voters elected primary by an overwhi 1903 to 1144. The third district hastact But the struggle o continued on another f were made at the cour Schumacher believed centralize control of road policies in the first stronghold of those who per hand in the third. Schumacher emerged test with his usual gen honors for his district move. He obtained a plant and storage yard for region located near plant has brought an entry and payroll to this a saving thousands of doll payers. Schumacher clioory by securing appoint maintenance supervisor county highways. Thus from the outside was again. Important Improve By the end of the th than 40 miles of depend been built in the third Exchange Will Ship 2,000 Cars by Nov. 15 When shipments of valencias cease November 15 the local Central District Orange Exchange will have shipped 2,000 cars, Manager A. H. Kirchmann announced this week. Sixty-five cars were to be shipped this week; 63 cars were shipped last week. John Romeriz Fined $75 On Liquor Counts John Romeriz of Chestnut street pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication and possession of liquor when he appeared before Judge Frank Tausch Monday morning and was sentenced to pay fines totalling $75 or go to jail for 37 days. He was arrested Saturday night. JOE GISH GLEM DURSTIN SEZ TIMES ARE GETTING BETTER... HE BROKE EVEN ON HIS POTATO CROP THIS YEAR... Huntington Beach on October 28, and the final gathering is scheduled for Santa Ana on November 4. Exchange Will Ship 2,000 Cars by Nov. 15 When shipments of valencias cease November 15 the local Central District Orange Exchange will have shipped 2,000 cars, Manager A. H. Kirchmann announced this week. Sixty-five cars were to be shipped this week; 63 cars were shipped last week. John Romeriz of Chestnut street pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication and possession of liquor when he appeared before Judge Frank Tausch Monday morning and was sentenced to pay fines totalling $75 or go to jail for 37 days. He was arrested Saturday night. JOE GISH GLEM DURSTIN SEZ TIMES ARE GETTING BETTER... HE BROKE EVEN ON HIS POTATO CROP THIS YEAR... San Francisco, Calif., June 28, 1858. The meeting was opened at 8 p.m. by C. C. Kuchel, president. Minutes of last meeting read and accepted as read. Report of Manager read, and accepted. Resolved not to send any further money to Los Angeles until such is asked for. Secretary instructed to again ask Manager Hansen for immediate answer to questions as per minutes of meeting of May 11, 1858. No further business, meeting adjourned. John Fischer, Secretary. San Francisco, Calif., June 30, 1858. Meeting of stockholders adjourned from June 21st. There being two-thirds capital stock present meeting was opened by President C. C. Kuchel. Minutes read and accepted. Reports of Treasurer and Secretary read and laid on table for further discussion. (Continued on page 5) AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1932 Anaheim Engineer Shows Gold Nuggets W. C. Dunham, mining engineer son of Mrs. Anna E. Dunham of 209 East Adele street, this week was preparing to return to mining claims near Coulterville, where quartz diggings recently assayed $54 per ton. On another claim which he worked recently, Dunham secured $26 in gold in 10 days, displaying the nuggets in a glass jar. His partner in the first venture was Charles Etcheser, Orange county tree doctor. OUTSIDERS SEEK WEALTHY THIRD DISTRICT SPLIT Bill Schumacher Still Fighting Attempts To Parcel Out Rich Sections Rumblings foreshadowing a 12 year battle waged by outside interests for control of the wealthy third district were heard at the outset of William Schumacher's third term as county supervisor. In his campaign today, he is fighting off this same menace of outside rule, though it has taken a different form. In 1920 the old specter of third district mutilation reared its head again. It was proposed by others to parcel out some of the richest third district Rumblings foreshadowing a 12 year battle waged by outside interests for control of the wealthy third district were heard at the outset of William Schumacher's third term as county supervisor. In his campaign today, he is fighting off this same menace of outside rule, though it has taken a different form. In 1920 the old specter of third district mutilation reared its head again. It was proposed by others to parcel out some of the richest third district regions among other districts. Although his opposition liked this idea of outside control no better than Schumacher did, they nevertheless admitted that the amputation was inevitable. For this reason they advocated splitting the northern part of the county into two districts, with a supervisor from each area. Displaying his well known bull dog tenacity, Schumacher would not admit the slash was inevitable. He had beaten back the advocates of this proposed mutilation several times before. He now refused to give up the advantage he had gained. Schumacher Right Again At a strenuous Anaheim meeting attended by 150 representative citizens, both sides presented their arguments. Searching queries were directed at Schumacher and other speakers. He convinced the group that he was right. They voted unanimously to back him up in his fight for their district. His past record had given the people faith in his ability to battle outside control for another four years. Admiring his unyielding stand for what he knew was right, the voters elected him at the primary by an overwhelming total—1903 to 1144. The third district has remained intact. But the struggle over outside rule continued on another front. Changes were made at the county seat which Schumacher believed threatened to centralize control of road building and road policies in the first district—the stronghold of those who sought the upper hand in the third. Schumacher emerged from this contest with his usual generous share of honors for his district to offset this move. He obtained a road building plant and storage yard for the northern region, located near Fullerton. The plant has brought an extensive industry and payroll to this area, as well as saving thousands of dollars to the taxpayers. Schumacher clinched his victory by securing appointment of a road maintenance supervisor for northern county highways. Thus the assault from the outside was turned back again. Important Improvements By the end of the third term, more than 40 miles of dependable roads had been built in the third district during Molester Gets Year In Prison Jap Youth Pleads Guilty To Two Counts; Eight More Pending Pleading guilty to two charges of indecent exposure in connection with molesting of school girls of northern Orange county. Harley Asari, 21-year-old Japanese student of the Huntington Beach high school, appeared before Justice Charles Kuchel Wednesday afternoon and was sentenced to serve six months on each count in the county jail. Sentences run consecutively. A total of ten counts were placed against Asari, eight of which are being held in abeyance pending a year's imprisonment. State Traffic Officers George Peterkin and Horace Inge, receiving calls from the Magnolia and Savanna schools, immediately secured a partial description of the car the suspect was driving, a part of the license number, and traced the young man to his class in the Huntington Beach high school. He was called from the classroom. Meeting the officers in the principal's office, he broke down and confessed, admitting all charges placed against him and mentioning other instances of misconduct. Asari lived with his parents at a goldfish farm at Winterburg. He practiced his indecencies at schools while taking consignments of fish to Los Angeles. Nine Anaheim Lions Attend Big Meeting Rev. Schroeder is Bible Class Talker Rev. Schroeder of the Evangelical church will deliver the sermon at the meeting Monday evening of the Young Peoples' Bible class which gathers at the Y. M. C. A. building weekly. He is the second speaker obtained in the absence of Dr. H. A. Johnston, regular leader, who is attending a medical convention at St. Louis. Last Monday evening Rev. Thomas Walker spoke on "Whose Book Is It? Citrus Exchange Welcomes House Scott and Borden packing house, an established firm shipping approximately 125 cars of fruit during the year, was accepted into membership of the Central Orange County Citrus Exchange this week. Manager A. H. Kirchmann, reporting on the action of the exchange directors Monday, stated that the exchange is glad to welcome the new unit with its brands of "Anaheim Beauties" and "Pride of Anaheim," which are favorably known. Both Mr. Scott and Mr. Borden stated that they made application only after thoroughly satisfying themselves that the exchange offered them the best marketing service. They expressed themselves as in hearty accord with the pro-rate agreement practiced for four weeks early this summer. Previously, the house marketed through C. M. Brown company facilities. Avocado Leader Says Farmers Back Hoover region, located near Fullerton. The plant has brought an extensive industry and payroll to this area, as well as saving thousands of dollars to the taxpayers. Schumacher clinched his victory by securing appointment of a road maintenance supervisor for northern county highways. Thus the assault from the outside was turned back again. Important Improvements By the end of the third term, more than 40 miles of dependable roads had been built in the third district during his incumbency, at a saving of the taxpayers of nearly $250,000. Many old roads had been given better surfaces. Secondary county highways had profited by adoption of higher class material for surfacing. The new system proved both beneficial and economical. An important part of the new mileage was built during Schumacher's third term. In addition to extensions Nine Anaheim Lions Attend Big Meeting Lions Frank Tausch, Harry Macres, M. E. Beebe, Dr. John H. Boege, Vie Lolly, Ross Phegley, O. E. Hansen; Al Riutcel and Vernon Cruzen attended the Orange county council monthly meeting held in Garden Grove Monday evening. Chairman Vic Loly of the council's major activities committee, reported on plans to assist individual clubs to maintain membership and assist with Orange County Health Camp work. Good Times Returning, Bacon Declares, As 14 People Walk Into Store To Place Orders Good times—that is, good comparison to six months of slackening trade—have returned. Nine people walked into the Southern California Edison company's Santa Ana store and bought electric ranges, three trekked in and bought refrigerators and two strolled in and ordered washing machines—items that average $250 in cost—during the past week. The same type of sales—where salesmanship was not needed, the people merely pointing out what they want and bought—have grown tremendously during the past fortnight. This is the report of Manager R. E. Bacon of the Edison company, who visited Anaheim early this week. "We've discovered, through reports coming into general headquarters in Los Angeles, that this same condition is occurring all over Southern California," Bacon states. "Where we formerly thought we were doing well to make one sale a week, suddenly we make 14 sales. That set us to thinking." "We know now that there is business. Business men and salesmen in general have adopted a negative attitude that is cheating them out of many sales. We woke up to the fact when 14 people, without previous solicitation of any kind, in one week walk in and order expensive household articles. We're not going to be found asleep to conditions any longer. All we need is courage to seek sales, and we'll get them. This condition prevails in Anaheim, in Santa Ana, and in every other normal community in Southern California. Business has 'looked up' within the past month. We watched bank deposits grow, we watched more men going to work, we watched general conditions improve, but not until the last two weeks have we actually felt the increase in business, the lessening of sales resistance, and begun to realize that the business is here if we just have confidence enough to go out and get it." Both Mr. Scott and Mr. Borden stated that they made application only after thoroughly satisfying themselves that the exchange offered them the best marketing service. They expressed themselves as in hearty accord with the pro-rate agreement practiced for four weeks early this summer. Previously, the house marketed through C. M. Brown company facilities. Avocado Leader Says Farmers Back Hoover General Manager George B. Hodgkin of the Calavo Growers' association believes that the democratic policies in lowering tariffs would be ruinous to California farmers. In a statement this week, he said: "To continue the strong tariffs necessary for the existence of California citrus and other fruits, and possibly the avocado also, against the flood of cheaply produced and cheaply shipped foreign fruits and products that will literally rob the California producer of his own American market if the protective and equalizing tariffs are to be lowered as the democratic program promises; California's citrus, avocado and general agricultural producers will unanimously support Herbert Hoover next month, according to widespread observations by farm labor leaders here. Continuance of other farm relief measures started recently is also essential for further recovery." Legion Lays Plans For Dance, Carnival Chairman Joe C. Elliott and his committee this week began preparations for an American Legion dance and carnival to be held at the Knights of Pythias hall on November 23, following a meeting of the local Legion post Monday evening. Commander J. Fred Sidebottom presided while the post discussed plans outlined by Chairman Clyde Childress of the membership committee for a short membership drive to close January 1. A special effort will be made to get all charter members to attend "Old Timers" night to be held at the first meeting in November. HOLLY SUGAR DONATES LAND FOR ROAD USE Joint Committee of Chamber and Council Awaits Ward This was the announcement by Secretary George W. Reid of the chamber of commerce, following the expressed willingness of Manager Gus Strodthoff of the Holly Sugar company that his firm will deliver a deed to the 20-foot strip of its property from Los Angeles to Lemon, on the north side of the street, whenever it is required. This leaves but the two persons above-named to agree to donate a similar strip. An area of about two-thirds of an acre would be needed from Bartlett's land, and about one-tenth of an acre from Mrs. Attoway's. The land would be given with the understanding that the donors would not be assessed for paving of the 80-foot highway. Committee Sees Bartlett A committee composed of representa- Jobless Receive Party Contract Workers' Legion Invites Public To Weekly Dances; Raises Cash for Commissary Anaheim Workers Legion, an organization of the unemployed of this city, this week received the contract for decorating light poles in the business district of the community for the big Hallowe'en parade to be staged here on the evening of October 31. The contract was let by Chairman Joe Elliott and his street decorations committee appointed by the Merchants and Manuaftcurers associations which is sponsoring the big festival, which will be the ninth annual celebration. Last year 30,000 people witnessed the spooky entertainment. Cost will be nominal, Chairman Elliott states, with the Workers' Legion wishing to express in this manner its appreciation of the help extended by various civic organizations. The Workers Legion in another way also is raising money with which to help finance its program of feeding the needy of the community. The commissary department, where many hundreds of cases of fruits and vegetables have been canned for distribution to the hungry, needs cash with which to operate. Last Tuesday evening the unemployed gave a dance at the Knights of Pythias hall, with Zerlaut's orchestra furnishing the music. Nickel lunches, coffee and sandwich, were served. The dance was attended by 50 couples. President H. E. Axup of the unemployed, Joe Rapier and Fred Miles are handling arrangements for a weekly dance to be given every Tuesday evening at the Knights of Pythias hall. Committee Sees Bartlett A committee composed of representatives of the city council and the chamber of commerce, presented the proposition to Bartlett and his business associate, C. W. Goodman, last Saturday. Bartlett had not communicated his decision to the chamber at press time this week. Under arrangements the city is competing with the state highway officials, state from its major highway funds will pay half of the $80,000 improvement, the county one-fourth and the city the balance. This partly is contingent upon parallel parking being inaugurated on Los Angeles street as to make the highway safer for through traffic. The parallel parking plan, although adopted by the city council several years ago, has not been enforced, due partly to objections from property owners along the street who felt that angle-parking affords more encouragement to business. Civic Groups Aid Armistice Plans Increased interest in the county-wide Armistice Day celebration to be held in Fullerton Nov. 11, is being shown by civic organizations and service clubs throughout Orange county, many of whom have passed resolutions in support and plan to enter floats in the parade, it was announced by Verne Baker, general chairman. Entries of floats are being received by Baker at his headquarters office in the Fullerton chamber of commerce, from all parts of the county. Increasing response to the appeal for entries in the mounted division is also reported with riding clubs throughern California announcing plans to participate. A rodeo of the El Rodeo club north of Placentia will be a special feature for riders in the parade. The Fullerton Kiwanis club will present "Journey's End," a three-act English drama, at Fullerton union high school auditorium an Armistice Eve, Nov. 10, as an opening event of the celebration. Kiwanians To Hear About Propositions Colonists Wait Wildcat Attack Coach Dick Glover's Colonists buckled down to their most intensive week of drill for the big hurdle of the conference football championship race — Shorty Smith's Brea-Olinda Wildcats—to be played at the Anaheim field Friday afternoon. Not knowing the full strength of the Wildcats, who played under wraps against Newport and a tie game with Redlands, Coach Glover polished up the Colonist defense for serial bomb-shells, and paid quite a bit of attention to his forward wall in the hopes of stopping the Wildcats' line thrusts at the source. The Colonists, after their 13-0 victory over a hard-fighting Tustin eleven coached by Bill Cole, were all back in harness this week except Connie Creath, whose injured hip kept him out of much practice. Bert Kidd was back at right end, and Don Maxson was hardling center, both of whom were injured in recent games. Odd Fellows Will Sponsor Big Dance Members of the I. O. O. F. are sponsoring a public masquerade dance to be held in their hall on West Center street Tuesday evening. The dance will be held on the largest of the there hall floors, which recently have been completely refinished.