anaheim-gazette 1932-11-17

Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIII KAUFMAN TAKES UP NEW DUTIES ON DECEMBER 15 Appointed District Attorney to Fill Unexpired Term of Sam Collins S. B. Kaufman, associated with the district attorney's office under Sam Collins and Z. B. West Jr., this week was busy preparing to take over the duties of district attorney on December 15, the date when Congressman-elect Sam Collin's resignation becomes effective. Collin's resignation was accepted Tuesday by the board of supervisors, followed immediately by the appointment of his assistant as district attorney. Collins, who was elected from the newly-formed nineteenth congressional district at the November 8 election, takes up his duties at Washington on March 4. He first served as deputy district attorney under Z. B. West until 1930, when he was elected district attorney. Kaufman will serve out the unexpired term of Collins, a period of two years and one month. Kaufman has practiced law in Orange county since 1919, coming here from Los Angeles after resigning as assistant claim superintendent for an insurance company. He originally came to California from Oregon entering the University of South Establish Contract Bridge Supremacy This team-of-four, Harold S. Vanderbilt, Willard S. Karr Sims and Waldenar von Zedtwitz, won the 1932 finals for the Cup, the classic bridge event of the year. This is the only major b in which Mr. Vanderbilt regularly takes part. He is the donor of Spreading Fight Is Watched Here Just what legal status spreading of water on the upper Santa Ana river will be determined by the filing of suit in the U.S. district court by the Irvine company against the cities of San Bernardino, Redlands and Colton awaited by representatives of water companies in Orange county. The Irvine firm filed the suit with the evident belief that spreading of water should not go unprotested because lack of protest might prevent future objections. If the rights of company are established in this particular spreading program, the rights of others interested would be cleared up by the same process, the Irvine company attorney states. Orange County Flood Control Engineer G. E. Elliott holds that until the county's rights are adjudicated, the stream should flow unmolested to Prado. Elliott expresses the opinion of many that spreading reduces the amount of percolation to aid farming lands in this county. Representatives of water companies, however, believe that spreading increases surface flow at Riverside Narrows, and cuts down the amount of their pumping. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to Dance Chairman Leo Frisis of the entertainment committee is preparing plans for a joint I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodge dance an entertainment at the Odd Fellows hall on the evening of November 29. Precinct 17 Board Gets Instructions 50,000 Witness Armistice Fete Anaheim Shares Plentifully In Awards As Fullerton Stages Celebration Through drivers on U.S. highway No. 191 suddenly realized last Friday that Fullerton was host for the Orange county Armistice Day celebration. Coming north through Anaheim, automobilists were forced to wait in a five-wide line beginning at the junction of Palm and Los Angeles streets, slowly crawling along through the city of Fullerton, where an estimated 50,000 people witnessed one of the most enjoyable parades ever held here. Beginning promptly at 11 o'clock, the program started with a two-minute silence in memory of departed comrades. The parade was composed of approximately 100 bands, marching units, exhibition riding, floats and decorated cars, requiring nearly two hours to pass a given point. Win Many Awards In the awards Anaheim shared bountifully: Anaheim's American Legion drum corps won first place; St. Catherine's Military Academy band and battalion won a special award for marching, and second in the band division; St. Joseph's girls' academy band received special mention; Anaheim's own Company K. California national guard, won first in marching; Anaheim high school R. O. T. C. took special award for excellence; Anaheim high school's float was given honorable mention; Anaheim municipal band received honorable mention; Anaheim Girl Scouts took second; Brownie's Beauty Parlor of this city won second for decorated cars, Judges included J. Fred Sidebottom and Ray E. Smith of Anaheim. Throughout the day plenty of attractions kept the huge throng entertained. Before the parade Judge E. J. Marks delivered the patriotic address at the high school campus; after the parade a barbecue attracted thousands; the football game between Fullerton and Santa Barbara high schools ended in a 12-12 tie with 3,000 witnessing the performance; an aerial demonstration made thousands gaze skyward to marvel at the daring stunts. A grand ball in the evening concluded the en- Under consideration the board of supervisors is or a series of plans, offered Francis E. Cuttle Counties Water Conservation urging Orange to San Bernardino and River in spreading operations Santa Ana river. Orange county, acting of Consultant Engineer San Francisco, steadfast to enter into an agreement operations on the would endager or less water actually received The plea was made to order to hasten state action and offer employment. Makes Property The Cuttle community out that by agreement flood waters of the San shall not be spread in tiles until the surface Chapman avenue bridge county, and offered th The letter follows: "To the Honorable... "The Board of Supervisory Orange County, 'Santa Ana, California." "Dear Sirs: "We are advised that conference between Mr. representing your board, Sonderegger, representation, was held at Santa taber 31st, and at that o Mr. Elliott stated that of flood water from the Ana River for conservation would be detrimental to and that he could not advise its consent to our conservation works, sary for the release of s in the County treasury dino County, to be used in cooperation with local able in San Bernardino Counties. He stated that stood that this Association acquired certain rights." Chairman Leo Friis of the entertainment committee is preparing plans for a joint I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodge dance an entertainment at the Odd Fellows hall on the evening of November 29. Precinct 17 Board Gets Instructions Members of precinct 17, City of Anaheim, board this week received from the board of supervisors instructions on clerical work necessitated by an odd error that crept into their tally on the November 8 presidential election. When the supervisors canvassed the election results they found that the total vote on many of the offices was greater than the total vote at the precinct. For instance, 195 ballots were cast, yet there were 220 votes counted for state senator. This same discrepancy on down the line of offices. Supervisors pointed out that the error was purely clerical, and that the change in final results would not change the results of the election. Four Nominated for President of 20-30's When Twenty-Thirtians meet next Monday evening they will choose for president one of the following men: Carl Wollemann, Ray LaFront, Wally Walton and Dave Wagner; for secretary, either Clyde Daniels or John Knutzen; for Sergeant-at-arms, Gilbert Kuenzli or Clarence Boardman; and for treasurer, Lawrence Poirier or Waldo Wilbern. Nominations were made at the meeting held in the Knights of Pythias hall last Monday evening. Program Chairman Louis Hennig presented Sid Chavez and Pat Orasco who gave guitar numbers, and Aaron Gonzales, who played a piano number. Hennig and Waldo Wilbern debated the soldiers' bonus issue. Lloyd Riutcel Takes Lead In College Play Friends of Lloyd Riutcel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al C. Riutcel of this city, learned this week that he had the lead in the University of Idaho play which was given last Friday evening at Spokane, Washington, before a capacity audience. The play was given previously in Moscow, where the university is located. Lloyd is a junior and yell leader at the university. Mr. Elliott stated that flood water from the Ana River for conservation would be detrimental to it and that he could not advise its consent to our conservation works, sary for the release of sewage in the County treasury dino County, to be used in cooperation with localable in San Bernardino Counties. He stated that stood that this Association acquired certain rights and that Orange County slept on its rights. Mr. stated that he deplored any flood water which served, and that Orange now in position to conserve which might be available in the Santa Ana River. "It is known that the Ana River will absorb for several miles above man Street Bridge, we and that flood flows point are not absorbed, on to the ocean." "In view of the desirability flooding flood water from River and its tributaries to waste into the ocean, necessity at this time of employment which could use of State funds now lie San Bernardino County, the construction of cones and particularly in view monious relations and which have existed in ties in connection with this tion work for the past years, we respectfully allow methods which will not jeopardize the interstate respective parties, as us to secure the State." AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 Bridge Supremacy ORIGIN OF $125,000 FIRE DESTROYING CONSOLIDATED ICE PLANT UNKNOWN; START CLEARING DEBRIS WEDNESDAY Expect Company Will Rebuild to Care for Local Business Which Now Is Handled From Fullerton Plant; Unemployed Lose Sauer kraut Stored in Portion of Structure That Burned Workmen Wednesday began clearing away debris of the $125,000 fire which early Saturday morning destroyed the Anaheim plant of the Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage company. Origin of the fire remained a mystery, as Manager L. C. Montgomery of the company headed a staff of men attempting to clear up records of the company, straighten out definitely the amount of loss, check up on the material that was placed in storage and otherwise adjust business following one of the most disasterous fires ever recorded in the city. While no official announcements have been made by Manager Montgomery, local citizens knowing the policy of the company to maintain individual plants in each of the cities in which it operates, expects the Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage company will rebuild. Cause of Fire Unknown Only one theory submitted as to the cause of the fire continues to hold credance of local officials. The most plausible cause is that there was a small leak in a gas line or a shorted electric light wire in the vicinity of the offices. Nightwatchman Alexander Hand, as usual, had left a small gas heater lighted in the office on the southwest Red Cross Seeks 1000 Memberships Local Chapter Buying Milk for Children In 42 Families; Does Much Other Relief Faced with one of the most insistent demands in its history for relief, the local chapter of the American Red Cross this week is appealing to hundreds of homes in Anaheim for memberships. Urges County to Back Water Plan Urges County to Back Water Plan Association Leader Submits Plans Looking to Spreading On Upper S. A. Under consideration this week by the board of supervisors is another plan, or a series of plans, offered by President Francis E. Cuttle of the Tri-Counties Water Conservation association urging Orange to participate with San Bernardino and Riverside counties in spreading operations on the upper Santa Ana river. Orange county, acting on the advice of Consultant Engineer G. A. Elliott of San Francisco, steadfastly has refused to enter into an agreement for spreading operations on the ground that it would endager or lessen the flow of water actually received by this county. The plea was made to spread water in order to hasten state aid for the plan, and offer employment. Makes Proposals The Cuttle communication pointed out that by agreement now in effect flood waters of the Santa Ana river shall not be spread in the upper counties until the surface flow reaches Chapman avenue bridge in Orange county, and offered three proposals. The letter follows: "To the Honorable, "The Board of Supervisors, "Orange County, "Santa Ana, California." "Dear Sirs: "We are advised that the long delayed conference between Mr. G. A. Elliott, representing your board, and Mr. A. L. Sonderegger, representing this Association, was held at Santa Ana on October 31st, and at that conference your Mr. Elliott stated that any diversion of flood water from the upper Santa Ana River for conservation purposes would be detrimental to Orange County, and that he could not advise your Board to give its consent to the extension of our conservation works, which is necessary for the release of state funds now in the County treasury of San Bernardino County, to be used for such work in cooperation with local funds available in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. He stated that he also understood that this Association had already acquired certain rights to flood water local citizens knowing the policy of the company to maintain individual plants in each of the cities in which it operates, expects the Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage company will rebuild. Cause of Fire Unknown Only one theory submitted as to the cause of the fire continues to hold credance of local officials. The most plausible cause is that there was a small leak in a gas line or a shorted electric light wire in the vicinity of the offices. Nightwatchman Alexander Hand, as usual, had left a small gas heater lighted in the office on the southwest corner of the plant, while he went to check thermometers and do a little work in a workshop. There were no windows on the side of the shop looking toward the office. First information Hand had of the flames, he explained to officials, was hearing the crackling of flames He rushed to the office where the fire evidently started, got out the fire extinguishers and attempted to put out the blaze, which at one time he thought he had under control. But the fire broke out anew and fanned by the cool 2:30 a.m. breezes soon swept through the entire building. By the time two Anaheim fire trucks arrived, the blaze was beyond control. Save One Storeroom Fire Chief R. Nyboe and his aides succeeded in soaking one storage room sufficiently to prevent it from being destroyed by flames, but damage from water probably will run quite heavy. In the storage room destroyed were 1000 gallons of frozen lemon juice stored by the Mutual Citrus Products company, 40 ducks and 10 deer killed by Anaheim hunters, and sauerkraut stored by the unemployed of this city. The Consolidated Ice purchased the property and moved machinery into the building in 1926, since operating a successful factory here. The building was erected in the '90's by Fred Conrad, now of Pasadena, who sold it to Anton Hessel, who in turn sold it to W. E. Alexander. The place was used as a brewery and warehouse until prohibition, and then was used for manufacture of near beer. The machinery in 1926 was sold to Mexicali interests, and the property and building to the ice concern. The ice company, which employed 15 route men out of the local plant, immediately made emergency arrangements to care for its trade from the Fullerton plant of the same firm. Altogether, the Consolidated Ice company employs 19 local people. Lions Celebrate Tenth Anniversary President Frank Tausch, Charles Pearson, Clyde Cromer, Vic Loly and LeRoy Marsh of the Anaheim Lions club this week reminisced with other members of their organization following Local Chapter Buying Milk for Children In 42 Families; Does Much Other Relief Faced with one of the most insistent demands in its history for relief, the local chapter of the American Red Cross this week is appealing to hundreds of homes in Anaheim for memberships. Out of every membership of $1 or more, 50 cents goes to national headquarters, while the remainder stays in Anaheim for local relief. Chapter Chairman Charles Pearson announces. With this money the local chapter now is furnishing milk for children in 42 families, and is furnishing or assisting to furnish food in a number more. Special emergency problems continually are brought to the Red Cross chapter for solving, the money for which also must be taken from memberships secured here. Distribute Flour and Cloth The goal this year is $1,000. Up till Wednesday, 50 people had stopped at the booth in White's Hardware store on East Center street and signed with Mrs. Nellie Terry, chairman of the downtown campaign. Another table has been set up at the S. Q. R. Store, where busy people can sign up without inconvenience. During recent months the Red Cross chapter in Anaheim has given out 54,404 pounds of flour made from wheat purchased in the farm product stabilization effort of the farm board, and distributed 10,769 yards of cloth, made from cotton purchased by the same board for the same purpose. These products were released by the last congress for distribution to the needy through the facilities of the American Red Cross. "Every cent raised through our campaign here, with the exception of 50 cents on each membership that goes to the wholly worthwhile cause of the national Red Cross, is paid out for actual benefit of the destitute and needy of this community." Mr. Pearson said. "We have no salaries. In order to facilitate the work and prevent duplication, we cooperate to the fullest extent with Mrs. Mona Price, in charge of city welfare work. In this way we positively know that every cent paid out is for a good purpose." Walnut Crop Here Totals 650 Tons By Saturday of this week the longest walnut picking season in the history of the Anaheim Walnut Growers' association will come to a close. Mr. Elliott stated that any diversion of flood water from the upper Santa Ana River for conservation purposes would be detrimental to Orange County, and that he could not advise your Board to give its consent to the extension of our conservation works, which is necessary for the release of state funds now in the County treasury of San Bernardino County, to be used for such work in cooperation with local funds available in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. He stated that he also understood that this Association had already acquired certain rights to flood water and that Orange County had possibly slept on its rights. Mr. Elliott further stated that he deplored the waste of any flood water which might be conserved, and that Orange county is not now in position to conserve flood water which might be available at any time in the Santa Ana River. "In this connection permit us to remind you of the existing agreement between yourselves, this Association and others, that we spread no flood water for conservation purposes until or unless water is flowing in the Santa Ana River past the Chapman Avenue bridge in Orange County. We quote as follows from Bulletin 33, Page 141: 'It is known that the bed of Santa Ana River will absorb stream flow for several miles above the Chapman Street Bridge, west of Orange and that flood flows passing this point are not absorbed, but continue on to the ocean.' "In view of the desirability of preventing flood water from the Santa Ana River and its tributaries from running to waste into the ocean, and the great necessity at this time of relieving unemployment which could be done by use of State funds now lying idle in the San Bernardino County Treasury for the construction of conservation works, and particularly in view of the harmonious relations and cooperation which have existed in the three counties in connection with this conservation work for the past twenty-five years, we respectfully suggest the following methods which we believe will not jeopardize the interest of any of the respective parties, and will enable us to secure the State funds, employ Fullerton plant of the same firm. Altogether, the Consolidated Ice company employs 19 local people. Lions Celebrate Tenth Anniversary President Frank Tausch, Charles Pearson, Clyde Cromer, Vic Loly and LeRoy Marsh of the Anaheim Lions club this week reminisced with other members of their organization following the participation Monday night in the Garden Grove Lions club celebration on the tenth anniversary of receipt of their charter. It also marked the same anniversary of Anaheim's club. District Governor Ira B. Langdon of Stockton spoke on "Lionism and Friendship." Various other Lion officials from Southern California also attended. Quail on Toast Proves Delicacy Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Wisser and Mr. and Mrs. John Cook returned Tuesday evening from an all-day quail hunt near Hemet, where they journeyed on the opening day of the season. Voluntary "Staggering" of Employment Will Save City $1500 In Next 4 Months ment on city park, street and farm work will save Anaheim more than $1500 within the next four months. This was assured Tuesday evening when Park Superintendent Rudolph Boysen appeared before the city council and offered a plan voluntarily worked out by men in his department in cooperation with other groups to take vacations "without pay" at varying times during winter months. The purpose was to cut the cost of government within the city. The council accepted the proposition, with Mayor Fred Koesel expressing the thanks of the council for the voluntary, wholehearted manner in which the employees of the departments cooperating acted in an effort to save the taxpayers' money. As Superintendent Boysen explained, the employees felt that they would rather "stagger" their employment, or take voluntary vacations without pay, than have the economy ax fall. Action of the park department in this matter is entirely unprecedented in local communities, and received favorable comment throughout the city. ZETTE For Buyers and Sellers GAZETTE WANT ABS OUT RESULTS THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR NUMBER 7 YING KNOWN; ONESDAY business Which loyed Lose at Burned weeks memberships ying Milk for families; Does or Relief the most insistent try for relief, the American Red appealing to hunnaheim for membership of $1 or Samuel Insull Today Samuel Insull, as he appeared at Athens, Greece, while combatting extradition on request of the U.S. State Department to face charges in Illinois courts as a result of the collapse of Insull Utilities in the Midwest. Christmas Clubs Will Pay $20,000 ABSENT VOTER BALLOTS MAKE LITTLE CHANGE 569 Ballotts by Mail Added As Supervisors Canvass Vote Within County Now that political fever, after reaching its height on November 8, has subsided, observers throughout the county began looking for effects of the "ballot revolution," and studying carefully the extent of the over-turn within various local districts. Although the board of supervisors officially completed its canvass of the county vote, when 569 absent voter ballots were added, the official results were not available at press time. Unofficial results, believed to be substantially the same as the official, showed a little different aspect but no changes in results of the presidential election. Hoover Gains Slightly President Herbert Hoover received 302 of the absent votes to 228 for Roosevelt, cutting the democrat's lead within the county from 1454 to 1320. Shuler's unofficial lead jumped to 3978 over McAdoo as a result of receiving 254 absent votes, to 106 for the democratic winner, and 132 for Tubbs. Congressman-elect Sam Collins grab- Christmas Clubs Will Pay $20,000 Checks Will Be Mailed Out Within 10 Days to Hundreds of Local Families Within the next ten days Christmas clubs members of Anaheim banks will receive checks totalling $20,000—saved up for the specific purpose of buying presents and making somebody happy on the most joyful day of the entire year. Several hundred Anaheim families, by joining the Christmas clubs, systematically save up money with which to make their yuletide purchases. While the total amount is somewhat less than in previous years, the bankers claim that it represents the real Christmas spirit that has not wilted under terrific economic setbacks. Unemployment is Greatest Problem Unless the problem of unemployment is solved, it will rise up to smite our civilization. This is the opinion of Rev. George Warmer of the First Methodist church of Santa Ana, who spoke before the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at the regular weekly luncheon-meeting in the Elks clubhouse. In discussing the problem of unemployment, the speaker referred to the way in which the county, seat is handling its job. However, that is only a temporary method of solving the hungar problem. Other means must be worked out, the speaker claimed, citing the fact that men of high calibre are out of employment—a situation that if it continues will undermine our present culture. 50 Cacti Fanciers Guests of H. Gates When 50 members of the Southern California Cactus Exchange visited Howard E. Gates of 119 South Illinois street Sunday afternoon they were shown a collection of cacti and succulent plants that ranks as one of the stantially the same as the official, show-ed a little different aspect but no changes in results of the presidential election. Hoover Galns Slightly President Herbert Hoover received 302 of the absent votes to 228 for Roosevelt, cutting the democrat's lead within the county from 1454 to 1320. Shuler's unofficial lead jumped to 3978 over McAdoo as a result of receiving 254 absent votes, to 166 for the democratic winner, and 132 for Tubbs. Congressman-elect Sam Collins grabbed 306 to 189 absent votes over McKinney, bringing his unofficial lead to 2334. State Senator Nelson T. Edwards received 315 votes to 188 for Wettlin giving the incumbent a lead of 5,104. Utt took 188 to 106 for Harwood on the 74th assembly district, leading now by 3,528, while Ted Craig in the 75th assembly district polled 116 and Robert Ramsey 79, giving the present a blyman a margin of 3,000. Bill Jerome added 14 more votes than Van Wyk to the first supervisorial district, giving Jerome a still greater lead. Bill Schumacher polled 93 votes to 77 for Lyon in the absent vote counting, cutting Lyon's unofficial lead to 586. Precinct 17 Puzzle Compensation for was fixed by the board of surplus at $7. Wages for the August primary were $1 less, but the same for the May primary. County Clerk J. M. Backs, in making his official report to the secretary of state, will attach a special memorandum on precinct No. 17. Anaheim pointing out a discrepancy of 43 votes with the total ballot cast as 195, yet the total vote counted for certain candidates at 238. The supervisors called the precinct officials in for consultation, and decided that the error was purely clerical, with the results not changing the election in any way. The records probably will not be opened, unless a count order is obtained, because there is no legal precedent to go by. Just what the secretary of state will do the district attorney's office and the supervisors have no way of knowing. Legion Sponsors Benefit Barbecue LEGION SPONSORS—24 Head P. 1 Preparations for the benefit barbecue dinner and entertainment to be given December 4, at Irvine park for the aid of the county unemployed were completed early this week at a joint meeting in Santa Ana of representatives of eight American Legion posts and the officers of the Unemployed Association of Orange county. 50 Cacti Fanciers Guests of H. Gates When 50 members of the Southern California Cactus Exchange visited Howard E. Gates of 119 South Illinois street Sunday afternoon they were shown a collection of cacti and succulent plants that ranks as one of the best in the state. Host Gates, who is noted for his explorations in California and Mexican deserts, recounted his experiences in the arid regions and thrilled his listeners with accounts of hardships endured, problems overcome, and the finding of rare specimens. Local Y. M. Drive Raises Only $2409 Personal solicitations of a few prospects who were not seen during the recent Y. M. C. A. drive for funds may raise the total of $2409 elightly, although it probably will fail to bring gross collections to the $3900 goal set for the campaign. This report was made Monday at the regular monthly board meeting of the organization. The board approved a letter written by President Frank N. Gibbs, wishing the Orange district Y. M. C. A. success in its drive which began this week. Masons Hold First Out-Door Rituals A class of 103 candidates were given the super excellent degree in the first out-door Masonic ritual in the history of Orange county Masonry at Irvine park Sunday. More than 450 attended the affair. A special stage was erected for the ceremony, at which Illustrious Grand Master Edward B. Spencer was present. Councils represented included Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Ventura, Pasadena, Santa Barbara; Pomona, San Diego, Alhambra, Long Beach, Bakersfield, Azusa, Hollywood, Imperial Valley, Southern California and Alpha. Benefit Barbecue LEGION SPONSORS—24 Head P. 1 Preparations for the benefit barbecue dinner and entertainment to be given December 4, at Irvine park for the aid of the county unemployed were completed early this week at a joint meeting in Santa Ana of representatives of eight American Legion posts and the officers of the Unemployed Association of Orange county. The program and barbecue will be sponsored by the Legions of the county. Tickets at 35 cents will be put on sale late this week throughout the county. President H. E. Axup of the jobless group, and Chairman Fred Dukes of the Legion's community betterment committee, presided at the meeting. Legion posts represented were the Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Brea, Garden Grove and Tustin. JED HARKIN'S HEART ALWAYS WAS WEAK... SO THAT RAISE IN SALARY LAST WEEK FINISHED HIM OFF....