anaheim-gazette 1933-03-23

Is Now In Its 62d Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY THE GAZETTE 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIII ANAHEIM FIRST NATIONAL OPEN IN “NEW DEAL” Bank Operation by U.S. Regulation for 100 Per Cent liquidity on New Deposits Momentarily expecting instructions for operation under a federal conservator, the Anaheim First National bank is operating under restricted regulations of the national banking holiday, accepting deposits as new accounts and permitting full checking and 100 per cent withdrawals on them. President William A. Dolan of the local bank explains that depositors under these restricted regulations are guaranteed the safest handling possible because the bank must hold all such deposits 100 per cent liquid. Every cent accepted is held as cash in the bank, deposited in cash with the federal reserve system, or used only for purchase of government bonds, which are worth their full face value, with the federal reserve and are counted the same as cash. Since announcement last week that the local bank would operate under President Roosevelt's "new deal," officials of the bank have been expecting detailed instructions as how to proceed. Mr. Dolan at first thought such instructions would be here by Monday, but nothing had been heard from the secretary of the treasury by Thursday. bank, deposited in cash with the federal reserve system, or used only for purchase of government bonds, which are worth their full face value with the federal reserve and are counted the same as cash. Since announcement last week that the local bank would operate under President Roosevelt's "new deal," officials of the bank have been expecting detailed instructions as how to proceed. Mr. Dolan at first thought such instructions would be here by Monday, but nothing had been heard from the secretary of the treasury by Thursday. Until the conservator plans are outlined, possibly retaining the same officers of the bank in their same capacity, no withdrawals or checking can be made on old accounts as of the second day of March, when the state banking holiday went into effect. Since then the bank has received many thousands of dollars in new deposits, handling them as new accounts, and has operated as a new federal reserve bank under the same management as before. Mr. Dolan, querying the treasury department when he had not received permit to open last week, also called for a bank examiner, who came here and found that the only reason for the bank's failure to get a permit was because bond market deflation had shrunk the values of a certain block of bonds purchased after Mr. Dolan had sold his interests in the bank, and before he returned to control of the bank several years ago. Because of present financial conditions, plans to levy an assessment on stock holders were abandoned in favor of a federal conservator, a new system adopted as emergency legislation for the purpose of conserving the assets of banks and protecting the interests of depositors. "I believe we will be able to work out a plan by which there will be no loss," Mr. Dolan said this week. "Because of the present bond market, the value of that certain block of bonds is depressed. A slight re-adjustment of values will solve our problem without further measures. However, in any event, I believe we will be able to work out our problem without loss to anybody." Claims Majority of People Misfits Nearly three-fourths of the people of the United States are unhappy in varying degrees because they are in the wrong occupation. This is the message Los Angeles' Ray R. Cullen, of the Personal Adjustment service, brought to Anaheim Kiwians Tuesday noon, when 33 La Habra clubmen were guests of the local group. Cullen cited many instances in which marital relations can be improved through adjustment of personal aptitudes and claims that a large number of bank deposits in cash with the federal reserve system, or used only for purchase of government bonds, which are worth their full face value with the federal reserve and are counted the same as cash. Legion Clubhouse Work Is Delayed Commander J. Fred Sidebottom of Anaheim's American Legion post Monday night told local Legionnaires that work on the proposed Legion hall was indefinitely delayed because of restrictions placed on withdrawals by the recent California building and loan law. Preparations to proceed with construction as soon as possible were announced. Reports on several phases of local activity were made. Three members of the local post, Jack Hebson, Everett Stigall and J. Tiernan were reported "doing satisfactorily" at the veterans' hospital at Sawtelle; the local post endorsed Santa Ana's Wilbur K. Getty for the office of department commander, pledging support at the fifth area causue, where, if he fails to win, the local friends throughout Monday rejoiced with one of the county's first celebrations of life day. He observed that home, 363 South Orange During his 58 year Orange county, Mr. 20 years in public visor and 19 as orange. In addition to the Santa Ana company for 13 years served as president to the county's first upsets upon the division from Los Angeles it was elected on the I secretary board, and it to the board of trustees. Nearly three-fourths of the people of the United States are unhappy in varying degrees because they are in the wrong occupation. This is the message Los Angeles' Ray R. Cullen, of the Personal Adjustment service, brought to Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday noon, when 33 La Habra clubmen were guests of the local group. Cullen cited many instances in which marital relations can be improved through adjustment of personal aptitudes, and claims that a large percentage of college students are misfits because of vocational guidance failure in fitting them for their proper place in life. He urged special attention to the needs of children and advised vocational guidance for several years following college in order to best fit young people for vocations. Policemen "Sport" New Motorcycles Anaheim Police Officers Ross Sidebottom and Fay Barnett this week are "sporting" new council decision to result of the city council decision to recondition two roadsters formerly used by the department, and turn them over to other departments for use. There are only two kinds OF ADVERTISING —the kind you want, and the kind you do not want. Gazette advertising is the kind many hundreds of families want because they think enough of the paper to subscribe to and pay for it. Santa Ana's City Hall Loss Unknown Santa Ana's city hall may be condemned entirely, as a result of the earthquake. Work of tearing down some portions of the building which were badly damaged was started Tuesday, following instructions of the Santa Ana city council to attempt to save a part of the building if possible. City Engineer J. L. McBride, however, frankly admitted that in his opinion the whole structure would have to be condemned. Repairs, on the least estimate, will run in the neighborhood of $15,000, and even then the building may not be safe, McBride stated. Only Trace Rain Here Last Friday Threatened rain of last Friday turned out to be just .03 of an inch for Anaheim and surfounding territory—hardly more than a trace. Because of light fall in February, the season's total was only 8.28 inches by Saturday, as compared with 14.87 inches at the same period last year. Building Inspector issued permits to C. construction of a $125 g West street; Earl H frame addition to a Broadway; and G. D garage repairs at Angeles street. ORANGE COUNTY CITIES ORGANIZE TO MAKE IMMEDIATE USE OF THE $5,000,000 R. F. C. QUAKE LOAN Senate Expected to Pass Joint Resolution Saturday, with President Signing Quickly; Advisory Board Formed Monday at Santa Ana to Represent County Emergency Work If the senate Saturday approves the proposed $5,000,000 federal relief bill for the earthquake stricken areas of Southern California, Orange county will be in a position to take immediate advantage of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans. This was assured when the advisory board of the Orange County Emergency corporation was formed at Santa Ana Monday night. The advisory board elected Tom Talbert of Huntington Beach, chairman; and Supervisor W. C. Jerome of Santa Ana, vice chairman. Unemployed Ask County for Aid Mrs. Evelyn King Appears Before Supervisors With Plan for Jobless Members of the Unemployed Cooperative association, Inc., of Anaheim, must wait till Tuesday to learn whether or not their request for assistance from the board of supervisors will be granted. Mrs. Evelyn King appeared on behalf Members of the board and the cities they represent, are: Leo Sheridan, Anaheim and Fullerton; Tom Talbert, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Seal Beach; A. N. Zerman, J. F. Burke, Stanley Reinhaus, W. C. Ranny, William Jerome and J. S. Smart, Tustin and Santa Ana; John Mitchell and LeRoy Lyon, Buena Park, Garden Grove, Westminster, Costa Mesa and other incorporated areas; Ole Hansen, San Clemente and Laguna Beach. All but Hansen attended the meeting Monday. The board will assist the Orange County Emergency corporation, perfected last week when the city council of Santa Ana incorporated and constituted itself as a group to hasten the work. Stanley Reinhaus voiced the Mrs. Evelyn King Appears Before Supervisors With Plan for Jobless Members of the Unemployed Cooperative association, Inc., of Anaheim, must wait till Tuesday to learn whether or not their request for assistance from the board of supervisors will be granted. Mrs. Evelyn King appeared on behalf of the local organization Tuesday, proposing that the supervisors hire several of Anaheim's unemployed, who in turn would sign over their checks to the association for buying staple groceries for the 250 families belonging to it. She asked for employment of "four or five men," but stated that the more that could get employment, the better the needs of the association would be met. She explained that the association had made a similar appeal to the city council of Anaheim, without success. The supervisors delegated Third District Supervisor LeRoy Lyon to investigate the needs and the plans of the association, and report his findings at next week's meeting. Possibility of using part of the proposed $50,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for this purpose was discussed, but no action taken until further details are available, and until further plans for relief of unemployment in the county can be studied. America Hailed As Irishman's Friend "Next to God, America has been Ireland's best friend." Rev. Edward Hanum, assistant pastor of St. Boniface Catholic church, told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Friday. He told of St. Patrick, explaining that the saint was born 387 A.D. in Kilpatrick, province of Dumbartin, Scotland, going to Ireland in 432 as a captive to guard a wealthy farmer's sheep. After six years St. Patrick escaped, went back to his homeland, studied for the minister at Tours, France; and then returned to Ireland to win the patron saintship of that island. Cup Awarded to Local C.E. Group Because they had the highest percentage of registered attendance at the two-day Christian Endeavor convention at Orange last week-end, the Anaheim Presbyterian Christian Endeavor this week boasts a silver loving cup. More than 100 young people representing Christian Endeavor Societies of the Salem Evangelical Church of Christ, The board will assist the Orange County Emergency corporation, perfected last week when the city council of Santa Ana incorporated and constituted itself as a group to hasten the work. Stanley Reinhaus voiced the opinion that the cities would find it necessary to float bond issues, to be taken up by the R.F.C.; and repaid over a long term of years. The reality boards of the county will be asked to donate the services of their appraisers for appraising property applying to R.F.C. loans. The board explained that since organization, it must want actual passage of the relief measure before it can function. Indications Thursday were that the senate would pass the relief measure Saturday, when it would be signed by President Roosevelt and funds become available for use in this area. Senator William Gibbs McAdoo explained this week that the senate first passed the president's request for an outright donation of $5,000,000, but that the house revised the bill, believing the amount should be made a loan from the R.F.C. Both Senators McAdoo and Hiram Johnson requested the conference committee to boost the loan to $25,000,000. The joint resolution agreed upon will allow the R.F.C. to make loans to profit and non-profit organizations with or without capital stock, organized for the purposes of financing the repair or reconstruction of buildings damaged by earthquakes and deeded by the R.F.C. to be economically useful. The obligations would have to be secured by collateral. Mrs. Knopf Will In Probate Court Mrs. Mary Clark of Anaheim, named executrix, filed the will of the late Mrs. Margaret M. Knopf of Anaheim for probate this week. Real estate valued at approximately $11,000, stocks and bonds an insurance valued at $10,000 and household furniture and jewelry valued at $1000 were listed. The will cancels most of the $10,000 debt and interest owed by a brother, creates an annuity for a nephew, and divides the residue among three remaining sisters. Nephew Walter Boswell was bequeathed $1500, and an annuity of $50 per month was created for Miss Hattie Knopf. The $10,000 note owed by a brother, D.J. Thomas of Huntington Park, was ordered reduced During his 58 years as a resident of Orange county, Mr. Armor has served 20 years in public office, 10 as supervisor and 19 as city councilman at Orange. In addition, he was a director of the Saita Ana Valley Irrigation company for 13 years, 10 of which he served as president. He was elected to the county's first board of supervisors upon the division of the county from Los Angeles in 1889. In 1892 he was elected on the irrigation firm's directory board, and in 1900 was elected to the board of trustees of Orange. Mr. Armor is a member of the Gordon Granger post, G. A. R. of Orange; and of the Orange First Presbyterian church. He was born at Morlah, Essex county, New York, and served with the ninth Illinois cavalry in the Civil war. Before moving to Orange in 1875, Mr. Armor was graduated from Oberlin college of Ohio. In recent years he has edited both volumes published by the Orange County Historical society. Friendly Indians Plan On "Pow-wow" Secretary Conrad Jongweaard of the local Y. M. C. A. this week announced and prepared for a Friendly Indian "pow-wow" for all northern Orange county Y. M. C. A. classes to be held at Emery ranch near the Fullerton airport. Saturday morning. Anaheim units will meet at the Y. building at 19:30 a.m. One of the special features of the "pow-wow" will be a kite-flying contest, with a prize offered for the best kite. Issues 3 Building Permits Tuesday Building Inspector R. Nyboe Tuesday issued permits to C. W. Brown for construction of a $125 garage at 409 North West street; Earl Hopkins for a $250 frame addition to a house at 1208 West Broadway; and G. Del Giorgio for $150 garage repairs at 419-418 South Los Angeles street. Representatives of cities belonging to the Metropolitan Water District Tuesday afternoon, at a meeting held in Anaheim, unanimously voted to ask that a committee representing the cities be allowed to sit in with a committee to redraft the proposed Orange county water bill. The Metropolitan Water District members expressed sympathy with the purposes of the bill, which attempts to harmonize the various interests in the Santa Ana water basin, but objected to certain features which they believe are unfair to the cities belonging to the Metropolitan Water District. Adoption of the resolution followed lengthy star chamber discussion, from which reporters were excluded. The cities it is understood, objected to probate this week. Real estate valued at approximately $11,000, stocks and bonds an insurance value at $10,000 and household furniture and jewelry valued at $1000 were listed. The will cancels most of the $10,000 debt and interest owed by a brother, creates an annuity for a nephew, and divides the residue among three remaining sisters. Nephew Walter Boswell was bequeathed $1500, and an annuity of $50 per month was created for Miss Hattie Knopf. The $10,000 note owed by a brother, D. J. Thomas of Huntington Park, was ordered reduced $4,000 and all interest on debt cancelled. Balance of the estate went to Mrs. Mary Clark and Mrs. Louis Boswell, Anaheim; and Mrs. Catherine Davis, Pittsburgh, Pa., to be shared equally. A clause of the will provided that in case of contest, that person would be cut off with $1. ISSUES TWO PERMITS City Building Inspector Monday issued building permits to C. W. Brown for a frame garage at 409 North West street; and to R. J. Grange for a $500 alteration to a porch at 1007 West Broadway. Cities Ask Their Committee Be Allowed To Sit In On Redrafting of Water Bill Representatives of cities belonging to the Metropolitan Water District Tuesday afternoon, at a meeting held in Anaheim, unanimously voted to ask that a committee representing the cities be allowed to sit in with a committee to redraft the proposed Orange county water bill. The Metropolitan Water District members expressed sympathy with the purposes of the bill, which attempts to harmonize the various interests in the Santa Ana water basin, but objected to certain features which they believe are unfair to the cities belonging to the Metropolitan Water District. Adoption of the resolution followed lengthy star chamber discussion, from which reporters were excluded. The cities it is understood, objected to probate this week. Real estate valued at approximately $11,000, stocks and bonds an insurance value at $10,000 and household furniture and jewelry valued at $1000 were listed. The will cancels most of the $10,000 debt and interest owed by a brother, creates an annuity for a nephew, and divides the residue among three remaining sisters. Nephew Walter Boswell was bequeathed $1500, and an annuity of $50 per month was created for Miss Hattie Knopf. The $10,000 note owed by a brother, D. J. Thomas of Huntington Park, was ordered reduced $4,000 and all interest on debt cancelled. Balance of the estate went to Mrs. Mary Clark and Mrs. Louis Boswell, Anaheim; and Mrs. Catherine Davis, Pittsburgh, Pa., to be shared equally. A clause of the will provided that in case of contest, that person would be cut off with $1. ISSUES TWO PERMITS City Building Inspector Monday issued building permits to C. W. Brown for a frame garage at 409 North West street; and to R. J. Grange for a $500 alteration to a porch at 1007 West Broadway. Cities Ask Their Committee Be Allowed To Sit In On Redrafting of Water Bill FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS GAZETTE WANT ADS ON THIS RESOURCE THE GAZETTE CALL TWO-FOUR-ONE-FOUR NUMBER 24 GANIZE OF THE SHAKE LOAN Saturday, withformed Mondaygency Work 100 federal relief bill Orange county willconstruction Finance Ge County Emergency The advisory board and Supervisor W. C. Ana, vice chairmanboard and the citiesare: Leo Sheridan,尔伦; Tom Talbert,untington Beach andZerman, J. F. Burke, W. C. Ranny, Wil-J. S. Smart, TustinJohn Mitchell anduena Park, Gardener,Costa Mesa andareas; Ole Hansen,Laguna Beach.Alled the meeting.Monassist the Orangeby corporation,perthen the city councilcorporated andconstigroup to hastentheinhaus voiced the QUAKE REPORTS ABOUT ANAHEIM CAUSE ANXIETY Anaheim was reported in Easternpapers as completely demolished by theearthquake of March 10. Telegrams and air-mail lettersfromworried relatives in various cities,citingreports from their radios and newspapers,for ten days have anxiously sought information as to safetyof many local residents. These Easternrelatives by now have learned that,like Mark Twain's death,the reports ofquake damage were greatly exaggerated. Among those receiving hurried querieswas Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Connersof Pittsburgh,who are guests ofMr. and Mrs. Fred M. Zeppenfeldt,Mr.Connors, who is yardmaster of thePennsylvania Railway company atPittsburgh,states that Pittsburgh andNew York papers carried stories thatAnaheim was completely destroyedby the temblor,Mr. and Mrs. L.J. McKeeof North Emily street,and a score ofother local residents,also have beenbusy writing letters denying reports ofthis city's earthly demise,and explainingthat unodubedly some confusionresulted from the name of this city andAnaheim street,one of the principalthoroughfares of Long-Beach,which suffered most from the quake. BEER MAY BELEGALLY SOLDHERE APRIL 6 Question of Cooling ParchedThroats Depends UponInterpretation of Law Will Anaheimers cool parched throatswith 3.2 per cent beer on the afternoonof April 6? That question is bothering everybodyin the city.President Roosevelt Wednesdaysafternoon signed the beer billpassed by congress,making sale of beerin those states permitting it,legal inthe Far West on the afternoonof April 7. About the intent of an old ordinancein Anaheim there is no argument.Theordinance strictly prohibits sale of beer. But the question does not endthere.Last fall when the state of Californiarepealed the Wright act,amendmentNo.1 on the ballot.it also approvedamendment No.2,a measure givingcontrol of liquor,if and when itbecomes constitutional in the UnitedStates,inthe hands of the state.Theamendment makes uniform statecontrol compulsory,in the opinion of JudgeBledsoe,thus wiping out differentview-points of political subdivisions of thestate.Anaheim,under this measure,could not be drier or wetter bylawthan the rest of the state,which wouldbe as wet as the legislature decided. Walnut Growers Meet on April 15 Annual Field Day Moved Up From August; Will Be Held at Covina The directors of the inter-county walnut growers department of the farm bureau have set the date of the annual field day ahead to Saturday, April 15, at Covina. Usually it is held in August, according to J. A. Smiley, chairman of the Orange county farm bureau walnut department. The agricultural extension service is arranging a program of economical and efficient pest control in connection with the use of towers to reach the tops of the large trees. Past experience has shown that the difficulty of getting spray materials to the tops of walnut trees has resulted in considerable infestations there in spite of effective control measures on the lower portions of the tree. The latest information as to method, effectiveness of control of aphids and codling moth, as well as walnut husk fly, will be discussed at the annual walnut field day to be held at the Covina high school on the above date, starting at 9:30 a.m. The advance in date was done in order that demonstrations of spraying and dusting could be given, using 30 foot tower to increase the efficiency of spraying. Dr. A. M. Boyce, entomologist of the experiment station, will conduct these demonstrations and will discuss the efficiency factor developed by towers. Other topics on the same program will include a discussion of walnut irrigation and there will be demonstrations of wire bracing and of wire bracing materials, also harvesting by the use of towers. These demonstrations, according to Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, will be held on the J. C. Pearson ranch at West Covina during Saturday afternoon, April 15. The morning program at the high school will include walnut husk fly, codling moth, aphids, and irrigation. Anaheim Woman's Brother Is Dead Anaheim police Tuesday morning received a report that an automobile had been stolen Monday night from the Roberts Chevrolet agency at 233 North Los Angeles street. Purse Returned Anaheim Woman's Brother Is Dead Friends of Mrs. William Falkenstein sorrowed with her this week upon learning of the death of her brother, Herman Harris, well known merchant of San Bernardino, Rédlands and Indio, where he operated the Harris chain of department stores. Mr. Harris died Monday morning, after an extended illness. He was 62 years old, and lived with a sister, Mrs. Rudolph Anker. Funeral services for Mr. Harris were held Wednesday at San Bernardino. He is survived by three brothers, and six sisters. Rev. A. Ritchey is Bible Club Talker Rev. Arthur F. Ritchey of the Church of Christ spoke on "Jesus, Our Example in Service" at the Men's Noonday Bible club meeting Wednesday at the Church of Christ. Associated Group Meets on Tuesday Committee chairmen will present written reports of the year's activities at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting to be held Tuesday evening at the Green Cat Cafe, Santa Ana, Secretary H. M. May announced this week. Consideration of the reports and election of officers will constitute the main business of the evening.