anaheim-gazette 1933-01-26

Interest In Rare Educational Exhibits Proves Highest During Olympic Games Annual Report of Huntington Library and Art Gallery Shows Largest Number of Visitors In History During Great Athletic Demonstration Held in Los Angeles When interest in the Olympic games was at its peak—during the holding of the tenth Olympiad itself — interest in the Huntington Library also was at its highest. This paradox was revealed this week with the annual report of the Huntington Library and Art Gallery of San Marino, California, which hundreds of Orange county residents have visited in recent years. While more than a million people came to the state when the games were the chief attraction, the library was visited by 36,000 who viewed the rare exhibits, from "Blue Boy," "Pinky" and the "Tragic Muse," to the rare Louis XIV furniture, older tapestries; handwriting of Robert Burns, of Poe, Shakespeare and other famous writers; original documents of early American statesmen, particularly valuable in studies of American constitutional history. Among the exhibits which attracted most attention was a special arrangement, "Rare Newspapers and Their Precursors, 1515-1918." This exhibition was shown to the American Newspaper Publishers association and the California Newspaper Publishers association, later proving its popularity when shown as a feature exhibit for students of Occidental college, other college groups, and the public for a period of ten days. Educational groups were strongly featured in visitors to the library. Among them were 99 parties from 58 high schools in 29 communities, according to the report. Five out of six visitors, however, went as individuals, using 17,000 automobiles in 1932, 10 percent of the cars carrying out-of-state licenses. During the period the library has permitted exhibitions to be viewed by the public (tickets are secured free by writing for them), 625,000 persons have entered the two exhibition halls and viewed the grounds. Walnut Growers' Institute Feb. 11 Free Lunch Will Be Served; Methods of Handling Shelled Nuts to be Observed Walnut growers of Orange county and other parts of Southern California will meet on February 11 in Los Angeles to observe methods of handling shelled walnuts in the central packing plant of the California Walnut Growers association. The association has devised a process of cracking and processing low grade or cull walnuts, classifying the kernels according to their quality and putting them into merchantable form. They have developed market channels into which a tremendous quantity of shelled walnuts moves each year. One important link in this marketing program is the use of vacuum packed canns. When sealed without air, walnut kernels will remain fresh for a long period, thus enabling the product to be sold throughout the entire year. A complete description of processing, and an opportunity to visit the plant and view the operation will be afforded all walnut growers who attend. C. G. Cowan, assistant sales manager of the California Walnut Growers association, in charge of shelled walnut sales, will Educational groups were strongly featured in visitors to the library. Among them were 99 parties from 58 high schools in 29 communities, according to the report. Five out of six visitors, however, went as individuals, using 17,000 automobiles in 1932. 10 per cent of the cars carrying out-of-state licenses. During the period the library has permitted exhibitions to be viewed by the public (tickets are secured free by writing for them), 625,000 persons have entered the two exhibition halls and viewed the grounds. Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted HOMER A. NELSON, Opt. D. Optometrist TEUTONOPHONE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING Phone 8104 114 N. Lemon St. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA W-A-N-T A-D-S RATE: Five cents the line (count five words to the line for each insertion). Phone 2414 for want ads that bring results. REV. COMMIE I. DAVIES Ordained Medium — Reading Daily 621 E. 5th St., Phone 4066-W Santa Ana, California Painting & Paperhanging Painting. paperhanging J. E Sayler. 840 S. Los Angeles St., Phone 2761. Situations GENERAL repairing and odd jobs. Gene Adams. 416 S. Olive. 3954. Planos For Sale 100 PIANOS to choose from; Knabe Bechstein, Steinway, Chickering, Kimball, etc., new and used. $35 up Danz, Anaheim. $10 FREE: Send name of friend who wants piano and get $10 Free when we sell. Danz, Anaheim. Many Beekeepers to Attend Conference A large attendance of beekeepers from Orange county is expected at their annual conference to be held Friday at the farm advisor's office in the court house annex, Santa Ana. The meeting will start at 10 o'clock in the morning and continue during the day. The program will include important and timely subjects concerning the honey industry, such as marketing, advertising, and seasonal apiary management. It will interest both professional and amateur beekeepers. Mother of 7—Still Young Fee paid motor vehicle in California during 1941-824, a loss over the of 65,451. The loss though smallceeding 3 percent is thin in the state since the first was registered more than century ago. Considering general tions, however, the show ed as remarkably good diment of motor vehicles. Registrations for the yas follows by Registrar B Automobiles, 1,865,333; 8,039; pneumatic-trucks; cycles, 8,338; solid trailer matic trailers, 54,752. The totals do not incl vehicles registered by the city and city government utility companies for which license were issued. Nor do they include vehicles which came in during the year from other listed as non-residue There was a small gain vehicle indicating that Car ist trade actually prosper season. The funds secured fro are apportioned to the public works and the va of the state for road bulldenance purposes after made for expenses of th including the cost of oper oria highway patrol. ment to the counties is the number of vehicles re each. Orange county registr Autos, 43,407; solid truck matic trucks, 2,582; mov solid trailers, 575; pneumi 1,603; total, 48,417. Voters Approve So Pay Vi If it were not for the l eedness voted by the citizen upon the city of Anaheim be "operated without a ce through profits from the m and water plant, which $115,000 last year." Dr. W chairman of the city plan sion, told Rotarians at luncheon-meeting Monday clubhouse. Efficient work council during the past praised by the speaker, w low city taxes as ampl favored reduction of opera for city, county, state and cordance with the increa the dollar. President William A. Mother of 7—Still Young THE woman who gives her organs the right stimulant need not worry about growing old. Her system doesn't stagnate; her face doesn't age. She has the health and "pep" that come from a lively liver and strong, active bowels. When you're sluggish and the system needs help, don't take a lot of "patent medicines." There's a famous doctor's prescription for just such cases, and every druggist keeps this standard preparation. It is made from fresh laxative herbs, active senna, and pure pepsin. Just ask for Dr. Caldwell's syrup pepsin. Take a little every day or so, until every organ in your body feels the big improvement. The next time you have a bilious headache, or feel all bound-up, take this delicious syrup instead of the usual cathartic. You'll be rid of all that poisonous waste, and you haven't weakened the bowels. You'll have a better appetite, and feel better in every way. The constant use of cathartics is often the cause of a sallow complexion and lines in the face. And so unnecessary! Would you like to break yourself of the cathartic habit? At the same time building health and vigor that protects you from frequent sick spells, headaches, and colds? Get a big bottle of Dr. Caldwell's syrup pepsin today. Use often enough to avoid those attacks of constipation. When you feel weak and run-down or a coated tongue or bad breath warns you the bowels need to be stimulated. Give it to children instead of strong laxatives that sap their strength. It isn't expensive. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Nation’s Flags at Half Mast for Calvin Coolidge On all federal buildings at Washington, and in cities, towns and hamlets throughout the nation, flags are at half mast for 30 days in honor of Calvin Coolidge, who now sleeps with his forefathers on a Vermont hillside. Photos show, left, Flag at half mast on the Library of Congress with the Capitol in the background; center, Body of the former president lying in state at the church in Northampton, Mass. Right, President and Mrs. Hoover arriving at Northampton to attend the simple ceremony which marked the funeral... “as Calvin would have liked it.” Car Registrations Show Slight Drop 2,041,824 Vehicles Pay Fees During Year, While Fee-Exempts Total 38,433 Fee paid motor vehicle registrations in California during 1932 totaled 2,041,824, a loss over the preceding year of 65,451. The loss though small—barely exceeding 3 percent—is the first recorded in the state since the first motor vehicle was registered more than a quarter of a century ago. Considering general business conditions, however, the showing is regarded as remarkably good by the department of motor vehicles. Technical Points Delay Board Action Pending report of Supervisor John Mitchell of the second district on fine legal points, the board of supervisors withheld action toward helping three unemployed groups which have asked help from the county. Last week the Santa Ana group asked for use of county trucks and free gasoline for the purpose of hauling certain foodstuffs, while this week Supervisor LeRoy Lyon of the third district presented the petition of Buena Park unemployed for free water from Orangethorpe Water district No. 2, and a petition from the Brea unemployed, who are caring for approximately 200 families. Lyon pointed out that it would be cheaper for the county to aid the group than to aid the unemployed individually. The Farmer’s Corner By Ralph H. Taylor Secretary Agricultural Legislative Committee The improvement district racket, which has cost California property owners millions of dollars in exorbitant assessments, resulting in the wholesale confiscation of farms and homes in many areas, is slated for a thorough airing at the current session of the state legislature. At least a dozen bills aimed at repeal of the Mattoon act and similar street and highway and improvement district acts have found their way into the legislative hopper, with growing indications that the lawmakers will take drastic action to safeguard against the Fee paid motor vehicle registrations in California during 1932 totaled 2,041,824, a loss over the preceding year of 65,451. The loss though small—barely exceeding 3 percent—is the first recorded in the state since the first motor vehicle was registered more than a quarter of a century ago. Considering general business conditions, however, the showing is regarded as remarkably good by the department of motor vehicles. Registrations for the year were listed as follows by Registrar Russell Bevans: Automobiles, 1,865,333; solid trucks, 8,039; pneumatic-trucks, 98,244; motorcycles, 8,338; solid trailers, 7,118; pneumatic trailers, 54,752. Total 2,041,824. The totals do not include the 38,433 vehicles registered by the state, county and city governments and public utility companies for which fee-exempt license were issued. Nor do they include the 404,242 vehicles which came into California during the year from other states and were listed as non-resident vehicles. There was a small gain in this type of vehicle indicating that California's tourist trade actually prospered during the season. The funds secured from license fees are apportioned to the department of public works and the various counties of the state for road building and maintenance purposes after deductions are made for expenses of the department including the cost of operating the California highway patrol. The apportionment to the counties is determined by the number of vehicles registered from each. Orange county registrations were: Autos, 43,407; solid trucks, 58; pneumatic trucks, 2,582; motorcycles, 194; solid trailers, 575; pneumatic trailers, 1,603; total, 48,417. Voters Approve, So Pay Via Taxes If it were not for the bonded indebtedness voted by the citizens themselves upon the city of Anaheim, the city could be "operated without a cent of taxation, through profits from the municipal light and water plant, which approximated 115,000 last year," Dr. Walter Bigham, chairman of the city planning commission, told Rotarians at their regular uncheon-meeting Monday at the Elks clubhouse. Efficient work of the city council during the past decade was raised by the speaker, who cited the low city taxes as ample proof. He advocated reduction of operating expenses or city, county, state and nation in accordance with the increased value of the dollar. President William A. Dolan of the Santa Ana group asked for use of county trucks and free gasoline for the purpose of hauling certain foodstuffs, while this week Supervisor LeRoy Lyon of the third district presented the petition of Buena Park unemployed for free water from Orangethorpe Water district No. 2, and a petition from the Brea unemployed, who are caring for approximately 200 families. Lyon pointed out that it would be cheaper for the county to aid the group than to aid the unemployed individually. Swordfishing Hit By Game Leaders Swordfishing, which has become one of the leading deep soft sports off the southern California coast, will attract the attention of the present legislature. State Fish and Game Commissioners J. Dale Gentry and Earl B. Gilmore have had a bill drafted which if passed will stop the harpooning of swordfish and restrict the sale to California markets. During the past few years anglers have found swordfishing one of the most exciting of sports and from all over the United States, men able to equip expeditions for landing these great game fish have been increasing in number. At the same time commercial fishermen who have found a ready market for their catches have caught so many that the supply is showing signs of being depleted. Under the terms of the bill now before the legislature, it will be unlawful to ship swordfish out of the state. Commissioner Gentry declares that those who go after swordfish spend more money in this sport than do those who go into our mountains for deer. He says the commercial value of swordfish is about two cents a pound, but the sport fisherman spends many times that much for each pound he lands, and as a sport he argues the swordfish is a more attractive economic proposition than from a commercial point of view. Researches conducted on the swordfish reveal the fact that the two species, marlin and broadbill, appear at about the same time in the waters south from the Santa Cruz Islands to Mexico. Early in June they show up. The marlin remains until December and the broadbill disappears in November. The peak of the runs of these fish is in August and September. These two months find the beaches of southern California enjoying their heaviest business. The commissioners hope by their proposed law to save for the deep sea fisherman the supply of swordfish. Many anglers have come out in favor of this action and when the bill comes up for vote it will have strong backing from all California angling associations. The improvement district tacked which has cost California property owners millions of dollars in exorbitant assessments, resulting in the wholesale confiscation of farms and homes in many areas, is slated for a thorough airing at the current session of the state legislature. At least a dozen bills aimed at repeal of the Mattoon act and similar street and highway and improvement district acts have found their way into the legislative hopper, with growing indications that the lawmakers will take drastic action to safeguard against the future confiscation of property through spurious promotional schemes. While the present drive against the improvement district evil has some of the aspects of locking the door after the horse is stolen, there is undoubtedly a chance of relieving the plight of many farmers and city residents already enmeshed by the system. And there is also a commendable disposition to protect property owners in the future from being forced into visionary improvement districts. The Mattoon act, which seems fairly certain of repeal, has made it possible for people of an area to vote everyone in the area into a district for the purpose of bonding themselves for construction of streets and highways and other improvements. Property owners, due to the scheming of unscrupulous contractors and politicians, have, in many instances, found themselves forced into districts and ruinous promotional ventures over their own protests, with subsequent assessments far beyond the carrying-capacity of the property. Indicative of the seriousness of the situation, the get-rich-quick improvement schemes have multiplied to such an extent in many sections that the districts lap and over-lap, with a single piece of property often being bonded and assessed in as many as six different districts. In one southern community, according to investigation, the improvement racketeers have pyramided assessments to a point where the annual assessments exceed the total assessed valuation of the property. To get at this phase of the evil a special bill will be pressed before the legislature to consolidate improvement districts, merging management under the board of supervisors or some other central agency, and precluding overlapping of districts. The California farm bureau federation, the agricultural legislative committee of California and other state-wide farm groups have united in the drive to end the improvement district racket, with many of the outstanding leaders in the legislature championing the cause. Senator Bradford S. Crittenden of Stockton and Assemblyman Maurice S. Meeker of Kerman, both experienced members from farming sections, head the agricultural committees of the senate and assembly, respectively, for through profits from the municipal light and water plant, which approximated 115,000 last year." Dr. Walter Bigham, chairman of the city planning commission, told Rotarians at their regular uncheon-meeting Monday at the Elks clubhouse. Efficient work of the city council during the past decade was raised by the speaker, who cited the low city taxes as ample proof. He favored reduction of operating expenses or city, county, state and nation in accordance with the increased value of the dollar. President William A. Dolan of the Anaheim First National bank introduced the speaker. Dr. Harris D. Newkirk resided. Helge (Bulge) Bostrum, 38-year-old hockey defense man of the Chicago Blackhawks, carries 243 surgeon's titches about his anatomy. Milan plans a tournament of oranges football game to compete with California's tournament of roses. It will be an annual affair. Citrus Products Plant Explained F. A. Backs told members of the 20-30 club, at their meeting Monday evening in the Knights of Pythias hall, that the Mutual Citrus Products company of Anaheim spends $80,000 annually for payrolls and fruit in this city. He declared that no wages have been cut, despite economic conditions. Guests were Roland Pendleton, C. S. Barthlemmess and Wilbert Heiden. Fifteen members signified intention to attend the district convention to be held at San Diego February 4 and 5. Newlywed Wally Walton distributed cigars. Fullertonians to Vote On Dismissal Despite efforts of the Fullerton chamber of commerce to settle amicably differences of opinion resulting from the action of the Fullerton city council in dismissing City Recorder Halsey L. Spence, the proposed recall will proceed. Along slightly different lines than usual. As a result of the negotiations, the city council has agreed to accept the verdict of a secret ballot to be distributed to every voter in Fullerton. The ballot asks only for a vote on whether Judge Spence should be returned to office. Original recall proceedings were directed against Councilmen William Potter and F. K. Gowen although Bertram Anain also voted with them in securing a majority vote against Spence on "failure to co-operate" with other city departments. King, Hanford; Thomas McCormack, Rio Vista; John Moran, Corning; Harry A. Perry, Ferndale; Harold Powers, Eagleville; Herbert S. Slater, Santa Rosa, and Edgar W. Stow, Santa Barbara. The assembly agricultural committee, captained by Assemblyman Meeker, includes the following members: Assemblymen H. R. Alter, Ontario; James M. Cassidy, Oakland; Ford Chatters, Lindsay; James S. O'Connor, North Hollywood; John P. Phillips, Banning; Sam Robinson, Imperial; C. Ray Robinson, Merced; James E. Thorp, Lockeford; James B. Utt, Tustin; Percy G. West, Sacramento; Frank W. Wright, Whittier, and E. H. Zion, Modesto. The important livestock and dairy committee of the lower house, supplementing the agricultural committee, is headed by Assemblyman Sam Robinson of Imperial. Amos Alonzo Stagg would rather be actively engaged in coaching the lowest high school football team in the land than accept the retirement the age limit at the University of Chicago forced on him or to take the $8,000 Chicago was willing to pay him for doing nothing he told his fellow coaches the other night in New York at the annual dinner of the Football Coaches Association. LAUNDRY SERVICE TO MEET EVERY POCKETBOOK YOU CANNOT OBTAIN BETTER WORK ANYWHERE Valencia Laundry Of Anaheim 808 North Los Angeles Street Phone 2512 It Takes All The Electric Revenue from 146,000 California Homes It Takes All The Electric Revenue from 146,000 California Homes To Pay Our Tax Bill REVENUE from 146,000 Homes EDISON TAX BILL $4,400,000 Edison’s 1932 tax bill will total more than $4,400,000. To pay this bill will require all of the revenues received from 146,000 homes served by Edison. Customers in Edison territory pay approximately 25 per cent less for domestic electric service than the average for the nation over. Yet, in the face of this heavy tax drain, Edison has succeeded in making eight major rate reductions in the last ten years. eight major rate reductions in the last ten years. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LTD. "In seasons of overproduction it is business folly to ship fruit in a quantity or of a kind that will not pay a return to the producer." —Paul S. Armstrong, General Manager California Fruit Growers Exchange