anaheim-gazette 1933-01-05

Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIII COUNCIL VOTES ENLARGING OF 2 WATER WELLS City Fathers Take Up Many Minor Problems at First Meeting In Year Anaheim's city councilmen began their New Year by hearing reports and recommendations of the various departments of the city government, at the meeting held Tuesday evening. Action on most of the recommendations was deferred until next week, but one important matter, improvement of the city's two water wells, was authorized. Superintendent V. W. Hannum of the water and power department stated that the coming summer, according to his department charts, would bring a heavy demand for water, necessitating enlarging of accommodations. Accordingly, the councilmen authorized deepening of well No. 2, at the power plant on South Los Angeles street, 12 feet, adding a new column. Regular employees of the department will start work on this improvement next week. The council also agreed for improving pump No. 6, located at the Sugar factory on the north side of the community, but the exact method of improvement was not agreed upon. Various other matters came before the councilmen. They determined to replace the trees blown down or damaged seriously by the recent wind ingly, the councilmen authorized deepening of well No. 2, at the power plant on South Los Angeles street, 12 feet, adding a new column. Regular employees of the department will start work on this improvement next week. The council also agreed for improving pump No. 6, located at the Sugar factory on the north side of the community, but the exact method of improvement was not agreed upon. Various other matters came before the councilmen. They determined to replace the trees blown down or damaged seriously by the recent wind storm, leaving the variety to be named by the public improvements committee. Progress on installation of expansion joints in sidewalks, a measure of providing relief for unemployment, was reported. Two methods of improving the "dip" on East Center street at Olive was discussed, one for elimination of the dip entirely by installing a drain pipe and levelling the street; the other by widening the dip to the full width of the street. The public improvements committee will investigate the two methods, and report on costs. Only the fact that one piece of property on North Los Angeles street, now an estate in probate court as a result of the owner's death, has not been signed prevents the contemplated widening and improvement of that road, the council learned from Mayor Charles Mann. All other property owners along the street have signified their willingness to co-operate in the widening, and the funds for the work now are available. Grace Lutherans Set Record In '32 Spurred by the successful record of 1932, the Grace Lutheran church of Anaheim begins 1933 under the most auspicious condition in its history. Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker declared following the annual congregational meeting held Saturday evening, jointly with Sylvester Eve services. Not only did the treasurer and financial secretary show a substantial balance in the treasury, but other groups included within the organization also showed favorable balances. The home and foreign mission quotas, amounting to $500, considerable relief work, and its full budget were met successfully. Rev. Hunziker in his parochial report showed that a total of 51 new members, 32 communicants and 19 children were added to the congregation during the year. Average attendance in the Sunday school was 16 more than in the previous year. Expressing his appreciation for the fine spirit of co-operation between the pastor and the people, Mr. Hunziker urged a continuance of this feeling. Hapgood Receives Job Applications Men With Families to Receive First Consideration in Awarding Work Ex-service men with dependents will receive first consideration in awarding jobs on the Metropolitan Water district, according to reports received from General Manager F. E. Weymouth this week. However, one qualification for all applicants will be residence in one of the member cities of the district since September 29, 1930. Applications from persons in Anaheim seeking employment with the Metropolitan Water district, which will build a giant aqueduct from the Hoover dam to Southern California, are being received in the office of Anaheim's City Engineer Hapgood. Second in preference for the positions will be men with dependents and ex-service men. Jobs will be prorated among member cities of the district. Dr. H. A. Nelson Heads Kiwanians With J. B. Collings, past president of the club and past lieutenant governor of the district, officiating, Dr. Homer A. Nelson was installed president, A. F. Backs seated as treasurer, and R. B. Young announced as secretary at the regular luncheon-meeting held in the Elks clubhouse Tuesday. Farm Centers to Joint Meet Jan E. T. Castle, manager ducts plant at Ontario, wrote "Co-operative Marketing" meeting of the Anaheim thorpe Farm Centers at January 10, at the Anaheim school auditorium. Secretary H. W. Saulsbrook a large turn-out is expected an invitation to allested in farm problems Motion pictures will constertainment. E. E. Smith To New Year Manager Earl E. Smith principal speaker at the m Anaheim Merchants' association Wednesdays' association Wednesdays what he conceived to be the coming year. He strarly the effect of national economic aspects upon local President Harold Keirsion of the group in re Christmas holiday trade years, and discussing ways of improving local retail Committee reports on dthe holidays were heard. City May Net $ Day From If present agreements Bastanchury mature, A showed favorable balances. The home and foreign mission quotas, amounting to $500, considerable relief work, and its full budget were met successfully. Rev. Hunziker in his parochial report showed that a total of 51 new members, 32 communicants and 19 children were added to the congregation during the year. Average attendance in the Sunday school was 16 more than in the previous year. Expressing his appreciation for the fine spirit of co-operation between the pastor and the people, Mr. Hunziker urged a continuance of this feeling. A rising vote of thanks was extended to those concluding many years of service in the church, at this time. They were: William Schimming, elder; W. A. Schloss, deacon; H. H. Dickman, trustee; Forest Lee, financial secretary; A. W. Heinze, general treasurer; Emil Heinze, Jr. and Emil Martin ushers and Mrs. W. A. Schweiss, and Mrs. William Gelger, members of the Sunday school board. Officers for the present year, elected at the meeting, are: Louis Habich, elder; Herman Martens, deacon; N. P. Rassmussen, trustee; E. E. Heinze, re-elected recording secretary; A. W. Heinze, financial secretary; Henry Schimming, general treasurer; W. A. Schwies, W. A. Schiess and R. O. Olson and Earhart Heinze, ushers; Elizabeth Hunziker, organist; Mrs. C. H. S. Hunziker, assistant organist; William Schimming, sexton; Rev. Hunziker, H. Buss, H. C. Marcus and William Schimming, members of the Sunday school board. Twenty-Thirtians To Install Monday Twenty-Thirtians of Anaheim this week prepared for one of the most elaborate meetings of the year next Monday—"Ladies' Night", at which the club will install its officers in a gathering to be held at the Knights of Pythias hall. A dinner and special entertainment are planned. Most members of the local club Tuesday evening attended the dinner-meeting of the Santa Ana club, because their own gathering was on official New Year's day. Dr. H. A. Nelson Heads Kiwanians With J. B. Collings, past president of the club and past lieutenant governor of the district, officiating, Dr. Homer A. Nelson was installed president, A. F. Backs seated as treasurer, and R. B. Young announced as secretary at the regular luncheon-meeting held in the Elks clubhouse Tuesday. Cited for perfect attendance during the past year were 31 members of the club, while for six years five members have the distinction of a perfect attendance. Nine have perfect marks for three years, and six have never missed a meeting in their club experience. Average attendance for the past year was 95.9, as compared with the 96.6 for the previous year. The six-year record is 90.2. Membership now stands at 50. The new budget adopted calls for $6.50 monthly dues instead of $8 last year, and include all financing of Idylwild lodge, and expenses of the club. Sleeper Tells How Assessor’s Office Reaches Into Home, Place Of Be How the tax assessor’s office reaches out to touch every home, every merchandising institution, every manufacturing or mineral establishment within the county was explained by County Assessor James Sleeper before the Fullerton Kiwanians Tuesday. Because of the interest aroused in the assessor’s office by virtue of accusations charging him with unfair manipulation of assessments in order to further political ends, the Gazette publishes the speech in full: "1st. To prepare property books giving name of owner and description of property, showing the value of land, buildings, trees, and personal property. At the present time we have 66 of these books averaging 125 pages to the book. 2nd We have 700 maps showing every parcel of land in the also have maps for our tree man, and estate values, showing every piece of real property." "3rd These properties to be posted every year new ownership where transferred — the deed must be on each transfer. We will after the first Monday noon, for that year as all be assessed to the recorded date." AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY, 5, 1933 Here By Albert T. Reid SPECIAL TAXES PROVE PROBLEM FOR LANDOWNER Grower Who Wonders Where His Tax Dollar Goes Studies Records for 1932 Now that 1932 has left the country stunned by many abrupt changes — politically and economically — many of the local growers and city residents have been wondering what became of all the money they paid in for taxes during the year. What will become of the 1933 tax dollar remains to be seen, and how much it will total for the various cities, districts and for the county must remain unknown until tax rates are fixed upon the basis of adjusted assessments. However, an approximate idea of what the Anaheim tax dollar did in 1932 is given as an indication of what might be expected for 1933. For easy figuring assume that your tax bill was an even $100, on the same city property for both city and county taxes, exclusive of special improvement districts. Out of the $100 the county got $35, the city $25, and the school districts $40. This is approximately correct, allowances being made for variance between the city and county assessment values. But, if you live on Lemon street (No. 2 Zone 1), an extra $2 for every $100 valuation, on the assumed assessed value of $2222.22, you would have ap- Farm Centers to Hold Joint Meet January 10 E. T. Castle, manager of a by-products plant at Ontario, will speak on "Co-operative Marketing" at the joint meeting of the Anaheim and Orange-Horpe Farm Centers at 7:30 o'clock, January 10, at the Anaheim union high school auditorium. Secretary H. W. Saulsbery states that a large turn-out is expected, and extends an invitation to all those interested in farm problems to be present. Motion pictures will constitute the entertainment. E. E. Smith Tells New Year Outlook Manager Earl E. Smith of the Anaheim Building-Loan association, principal speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Merchants' and Manufacturers' association Wednesday noon at the Knights of Pythias hall, outlined what he conceived to be the outlook for the coming year. He stressed particularly the effect of national political and economic aspects upon local conditions. President Harold Keirsey led discussion of the group in reviewing the Christmas holiday trade with previous years, and discussing ways and means of improving local retail conditions. Committee reports on decorations for the holidays were heard. City May Net $1 a Day From Garbage If present agreements with D. M. Bastanchury mature, Anaheim once Regional Credit Will Aid Farmers Orange County Growers Submit Applications to Los Angeles Office Opening of the Regional Agricultural Credit corporation, branch of the Reconstruction Finance corporation, in Los Angeles affords Orange county growers an opportunity to secure loans on next year's crop at an interest rate of 5 per cent, plus an additional charge not to exceed one per cent, according to a report brought back this week by Secretary Harry W. Saulsbery, of the Anaheim Farm Center. Santa Ana's A. J. McFadden, prominently associated with the Orange county farm bureau, has been named a director on the Regional Agricultural Credit corporation. The Los Angeles office, located at 725 South Spring street, opened shortly before Christmas. Up till the time Saulsbery was there only 10 Orange county applications had been received, but many were expected as soon as farmers learned of the opportunity to borrow. The principle business now is being conducted with stockmen and dairymen, but as time comes for replanting, and expenses incidental to growing of citrus crops, the relief probably will go directly to the farmers. Saulsbery has application blanks for the Regional Agricultural Credit corporation which he will give to persons asking for them. He states that managers of citrus associations also have blanks, or can secure them. 1932 is given as an indication of what might be expected for 1933. For easy figuring assume that your tax bill was an even $100, on the same city property for both city and county taxes, exclusive of special improvement districts. Out of the $100 the county got $35, the city $25, and the school districts $40. This is approximately correct, allowances being made for variance between the city and county assessment values. But, if you live on Lemon street (No. 2 Zone 1), an extra $2 for every $100 valuation, on the assumed assessed value of $2222.22, you would have approximately $45 additional added to your tax bill, though not to your city and county taxes. The acquisition and improvement district calls for fixed expenditures which must be raised with the tax bill—a method of improvement on deferred payments, usually voted in dush times and repented for during hard times. In No. 2, Zone No. 2, on Lemon street the amount is just half, or $1. The highest county rate on acquisition and improvement districts levied last year in the county was for No. 4, Stanton streets, which was $10. In acquisition and improvement districts in Santa Ana city the excesses go higher. North Sycamore pays $9, the West Seventeenth paid $16 in 1932, and $11 in 1931. To show what extremes such rates can go to, Laguna Beach city property in No. 1, Zone C, Broadway, paid $47.40 for the year of 1931-32. Another factor which amounts to a large proportion of the taxes is the school rate. For Anaheim the rate was boosted from $1.80 to $1.85, not because of greater expenditures, but because the assessed valuation was dropped and certain fixed expenditures forced the county auditor by law to arbitrarily set the rate high enough to leave a 10 per cent margin. The school rate varied greatly, according to the number of new school buildings, equipment and other improvements ordered by the district. Costa Mesa was levied $2.61, Buena Park $1.63, Fullerton $1.57, Diamond $2.26, Santa Ana $2.43 and Lowell Point .80 for schools. Road improvement districts, metropolitan water districts, county water districts, protection districts, lighting districts, library districts, cemetery districts, drainage districts, fire districts, sewer districts, ad infinitum, add to the cost of government which the property owner must shoulder. Addition of special district costs on the tax bill makes the ordinary payment into the tax collectors offices of $100 really a tax of approximately $75 and a payment of special assessments of $25, possibly more. Christmas Seal Program Succeeds Anaheim raised $830.25 by January President Harold Keirsey led discussion of the group in reviewing the Christmas holiday trade with previous years, and discussing ways and means of improving local retail conditions. Committee reports on decorations for the holidays were heard. City May Net $1 a Day From Garbage If present agreements with D. M. Bastanchury mature, Anaheim once again will be receiving a revenue for its garbage—a revenue approximately a dollar a day. Mayor Charles Mann this week announced that contracts were in the hands of Bastanchury to take Anaheim's garbage at the rate of 25 cents a ton. Since the outbreak of the hoof and mouth disease last summer, with consequent banning of hog ranches from this district, the city has been forced to bury its garbage at its own expense. Formerly, garbage brought in considerably more revenue than the price agreed upon from Bastanchury. Sessor’s Offices ne, Place of Business every parcel of land in the county. We also have maps for our building crew, for our tree man, and also for real estate values, showing the value of every piece of real property in the county. "3rd. These property books have to be posted every year showing the new ownership where property has been transferred—the deed number showing on each transfer. We average about 14,000 transfers a year. Where property is subdivided, we have to change our maps to show the new subdivision or cuts of acreage. We make no transfers after the first Monday in March, at noon, for that year as all property must be assessed to the record owner of that date. (Continued on page 4) Library Sets New Circulation Mark Anaheimers read an average of 17.3 public library books during 1932. This figure becomes more astonishing when allowances are made for the youngsters not old enough to read, and their elders who do not read, probably doubling the mark, bringing it to the neighborhood of an average for persons using the library of approximately 34 books. These figures were available this week upon completion of a summary of the year's work by Miss Elizabeth Calnon, librarian. During 1932 there were 173,776 volumes circulated out of the library, which has a total of about 18,000 volumes. The circulation gained 37 per cent, or 46,332 over the 1931 high circulation mark of 127,444. The average monthly circulation for the year was 14,481, a gain of 3,861 over 1931. This tremendous increase of library circulation was handled, Miss Calnon points out, without increasing the help at the library. She attributes the increase largely to unemployment, and states that the books taken out held about the same proportion as previous years in regards to specialized type, history and fiction. Although brides flocked through the county clerk's office in greater quantities for four out of the last five months than they did in the similar period in 1931, they failed to get started down the long "home stretch" early enough to offset the tremendous lead the bachelors piled up during the first seven months of the latest Leap Year. City Clerk Joe Backs is of the opinion that it is not the quality of "sales arguments" used by the 1952 girls that suffered, but the greater resistance of grooms, largely attributable to the "no job" complex, that caused Leap Year 1932 to drop behind 1931 in the marriage annals of the county. During 1931 3750 couples secured licenses through the Orange county clerk's office. But in 1932, when tradition gives the girls quite an advantage, the total fell to cost of government which the property owner must shoulder. Addition of special district costs on the tax bill makes the ordinary payment into the tax collectors offices of $100 really a tax of approximately $75 and a payment of special assessments of $25, possibly more. Christmas Seal Program Succeeds Anaheim raised $830.25 by January 1 in the Christmas Seal campaign, doing more in proportion to its population than any other city in the county, and about equalling the record established last year. Rev. D. Howard Dow, chairman of the drive in this community, announced Thursday. More than 1800 letters to Anaheim residents remain unanswered however, and Rev. Dow this week urged the people to either send in the money for the stamps, or return them to Christmas Seal headquarters. Girls Fail to Get Started Do Stretch” Early Enough to FLAGS FLY AT HALF MAST AS COOLIDGE DIES Ex-President Calvin Coolidge, chief executive of his country from July, 1923, until he retired from office on March 4, 1928, died of heart failure at his home at Northampton, Vermont. Thursday noon, according to wire reports received. The former president went to his office in the morning. Feeling rather ill, his secretary took him home where he went to bed. Mrs. Coolidge returned 20 minutes later and went immediately to his bedside, where she found his body. He had been dead about 15 minutes. Mr. Coolidge, whose leadership during his administration and his wise counsel since, was our only living ex-president. He was engaged in law practice at Northampton, was a director of one of the nation's largest life insurance companies, and was one of the leaders of the National Economy League, with which are serving Al Smith, Admiral Richard Byrd, Admiral Sims, General Pershing and others. Rising from a legislator in Massachusetts, Mr. Coolidge became governor of Massachusetts when the famous police strike threatened the state. Mr. Coolidge sent the state militia to Boston and gained the country's admiration by his handling of that SUPERVISORS IN ECONOMY MOOD AT 1ST MEETING LeRoy Lyon and W. C. Jerome Seated Tuesday, as Willard Smith Named Chairman First action of the board of supervisors this year—cutting of salaries of department heads—gives an indication of the "new" board's policy of whittling away at county expenses. At its re-organization meeting Tuesday, the board elected Willard Smith of Orange as chairman, succeeding John C. Mitchell of Garden Grove, who headed the group for two years. The two new members, Third District's LeRoy Lyon and First District's William C. Jerome, took oath of office, succeeding Veteran William Schumacher and Charles H. Chapman, respectively. The in-coming members spoke briefly, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve their districts and their county, and the newly-elected chairman followed by thanking his board members for their support. Reappoints Department Heads In reappointing the old department heads, the board cut $456 off their collective salaries. Adjustments with re-appointments follow: Dr. H. E. Zaiser, county hospital superintendent, $582 prior to last July 1; $525 since July 1; reduced to $475 yesterday. Funeral Tuesday for Mrs. Iris O. Moore Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel for Mrs. Iris O. Moore, 36, who died at the family home, 112 West Chestnut street last Friday morning. Elder Smith of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Burial followed at the Fairhaven cemetery. Mrs. Moore was the wife of Herbert M. Moore, one of the owners of the Palm and Center pharmacy, and besides her widower, is survived by a four-month-old son, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Olson of Millville, Utah; and three sisters, also of Utah. Mrs. Moore previous to her marriage was secretary to the head physician, U. S. veterans' hospital in Salt Lake City. She attended the Brigham Young university. Candle Light Rite Planned Sunday Eve The annual candle light service will be held Sunday evening, January 8, at 7 o'clock, at the St. Michael's Episcopal church. Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, announced Thursday. Concordia Society Enjoys Busy Week In coming members spoke briefly, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve their districts and their county, and the newly-elected chairman followed by thanking his board members for their support. Reappointed Department Heads In reappointing the old department heads, the board cut $456 off their collective salaries. Adjustments with re-appointments follow: Dr. H. E. Zaiser, county hospital superintendent, $582 prior to last July 1; $525 since July 1; reduced to $475 yesterday. Mrs. Zaizer, manager of hospital laundry, $75 per month until yesterday; now eliminated. Nat H. Neff, county highway superintendent, $450 per month prior to July 1, with $50 additional as member of planning commission; $405 and $50 since July 1; reduced yesterday to $375 with planning commission pay eliminated. Dr. K. H. Sutherland, county health officer, $400 per month prior to July 1, $360 per month since that date, now $325 per month. Slabaugh Reappointed Dr. F. W. Slabaugh, county purchasing agent, $375 per month prior to July 1; $337.50 since July 1, now reduced to $300. Byron Curry, welfare director, $400 per month prior to July 1, $270 since July 1; no change made yesterday as Curry was already "under" the salary scale. W. E. Adkinson county fire and game warden, $50 per month with no change made. In commenting on the reductions in salaries, Chairman Smith said: "We have not yet formulated a definite financial program, but are taking things as they come. Every department and every activity will be cut to the bone. The taxpayers cannot afford taxes and we must do everything in our power to relieve their burden." A general salary cut among all county employees looms as certain as result of the board's action Tuesday. A conference with the county grand jury committee interrupted the reappointment of the board. Following this the board passed a motion congratulating Leon O. Whitsell of Orange, former colleague, upon his reappointment to the state railroad commission. Standing committees were appointed by Chairman Smith as follows: Budget and finance (new committee), W. C. Jerome; county hospital and farm, John Mitchell; good roads, LeRoy Lyon; county garage, George Jeffrey; county park, Willard Smith; courthouse and jail, Jerome; advertising, Smith; detention home, Lyon; county harbor, Jeffrey; tri-county hospital, Lyon. Kiddies Bid Teacher A "Happy New Year" School children of Anaheim, after Candle Light Rite Planned Sunday Eve The annual candle light service will be held Sunday evening, January 8, at 7 o'clock, at the St. Michael's Episcopal church. Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, announced Thursday. Concordia Society Enjoys Busy Week This has been a busy week for the Concordia club. The men entertained Thursday evening, with prizes offered and refreshments served. Tuesday evening the regular business session was held, while Sunday evening a family dinner party was enjoyed, with approximately 160 attending. On January 9 the regular business gathering of the club is scheduled, and a public card party is booked. On January 17 a benefit dinner is planned. Kiddies Bid Teacher A "Happy New Year" School children of Anaheim, after their Christmas vacation buckled down Tuesday to the long grind that precedes Spring vacation. Just before the toys Santa Claus brought grew old, just before the youngsters could get accustomed to staying away from school, they put on their "best bib and tucker" and streaked away to bid their teachers a "Happy New Year." All schools resumed classes this week. Get Started Down Long “Home Early Enough to Benefit Leap Year 3591, or 159 less. "And it was not because the girls were bashful," somebody in the clerk's office said. Anyway, here are the records for the two years: | Year | 1931 | 1932 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | January | 281 | 236 | | February | 283 | 236 | | March | 271 | 245 | | April | 318 | 265 | | May | 281 | 251 | | June | 241 | 390 | | July | 376 | 324 | | August | 324 | 370 | | September | 316 | 329 | | October | 339 | 334 | | November | 261 | 268 | | December | 289 | 317 | Total: 3750 3591