anaheim-gazette 1933-03-30

REVAMP WATER BILL LEAVING OUT 3 CITIES County Districts to Ask for Measure Late This Week; to Meet Objections Minus provisions to include Anaheim, Santa Ana and Fullerton, the three members of the Metropolitan Water District in this county, a bill designed to accomplish four objectives in the protection of water rights of the Santa Ana basin will be introduced into the state legislature late this week or early next. This was learned Wednesday when representatives of the county districts decided to exclude the three cities because of their objections, and proceed at once with plans for the compromise water bill upon which certain groups have been working for two years. Objectives of the bill are: 1—Protect water rights in the Santa Ana river basin; 2, provide flood control and water conservation in the basin or on the stream affecting property in the basin; 3, provide for importation of water; 4, provide for sewage reclamation. While the bill as tentatively drawn to include the three cities will be rewritten to leave them out, efforts will be made later to reach an agreement, it is understood. The explanation for submitting a skeleton bill at this time McFADDEN WINS BOOSTER HONOR Ralph J. McFadden of Placentia was elected president of the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce Tuesday evening at a meeting held in Santa Ana. He succeeds Ross A. Shafer of Tustin. Dr. C. C. Huston of Costa Mesa was named vice-president; George Raymer of Santa Ana, secretary. The booster group reaffirmed its pre- CITY COUNTRY REVISION SALE Unorganized Sentiment City As 1500 L Change o Because City Attorneys know the exact wording on April 7, and because is going to do about it remain "as is." This appears to be Tuesday evening of a tion bearing the names ed voters who request dinance be amended sale of wine and beer form to the new congress of what constitutes Councilman Leo Sher people who jammed thers Tuesday evening could not do anything petitions under consist of the labyrinth of pr be solved in connection legislation. Ted Masterson, whi tions seeking amendment "air tight" dry ordinance pleaded for immediate pointed to the desire local residents for rap that the city might b to sell light wines, an have been working for two years. Objectives of the bill are: 1—Protect water rights in the Santa Ana river basin; 2, provide flood control and water conservation in the basin or on the stream affecting property in the basin; 3, provide for importation of water; 4, provide for sewage reclamation. While the bill as tentatively drawn to include the three cities will be rewritten to leave them out, efforts will be made later to reach an agreement, it is understood. The explanation for submitting a skeleton bill at this time was given as the desire to get the present legislature to act upon it. Newport Beach previously had asked to be left out, but negotiations of a conciliatory nature are expected to be made to that city soon in an effort to get all factions of the county together on a measure to protect the whole county. The meeting Wednesday was secret, only representatives of the interested cities and districts being permitted. Represented were: Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Laguna, Anaheim Union Water company, Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company, and the Santa Ana Basin Waters Rights Protective association. The revised bill will provide that the maximum levy on property will be five cents per $100 valuation, and that only for the purpose of protecting water rights of the basin, unless by a two-thirds vote of property owners in the district, the board would be instructed to proceed with any of the other three objectives. E. E. Campbell of Orange was chairman of the meeting. The cities of Orange and Laguna Beach have approved the measure. Kiwanians Enjoy Varied Program Kiwanians Tuesday noon enjoyed a group of musical numbers and a talk on "The Value of Humor" by Lieutenant-Governor Emmett Barry of La Habra. Mme. Rosemary Rose, who is directing "The Creation" to be given under the sponsorship of the Elks club at the Anaheim union high school, presented Reginald Taylor in a solo; Miss W. Ethel Campbell, instructor at Fremont, presented 25 boys and girls, all in the cast of "Hiawatha's Childhood" to be given at the school next Tuesday and Wednesday, in three numbers. Oyster Grower Project Doomed Proposals of Seal Beach's Frank Haegele to close off two sloughs branching from Anaheim bay for the purpose of developing an oyster bed appeared Ralph J. McFadden of Placentia was elected president of the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce Tuesday evening at a meeting held in Santa Ana. He succeeds Ross A. Shafer of Tustin. Dr. C. C. Huston of Costa Mesa was named vice-president; George Raymer of Santa Ana secretary. The booster group reaffirmed its previous stand on the market stabilization of citrus fruits, following a talk by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Reports on business for the past year were read. Easter Sunrise Service Planned Success of Celebration Last Year Prompts Greater Plans This Season Easter sunrise services again will be held at Anaheim's city park under the auspices of the Ministerial Union, President Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter and Secretary Conrad Jongewaard announced this week. Success of the first sunrise services here last year, prompts plans for a larger observance this year, the officers declare. The Union also will sponsor Holy Week services, convening in the Evangelical church from 12:30 to 1 o'clock Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Easter week. The Union voted to join with the Presbyterian church in its Good Friday celebration. Anaheimers Wait For P. O. Building Anaheimers, who have waited many long years for their promised federal building, are still waiting. Postmaster J. H. Whitaker has received no word from Washington as to choice of site, although Inspector Roscoe C. Knox on January 30 promised his recommendation would go to Washington the latter part of that same week and that within a month, the decision would be known to this city. He estimated that by January 1, 1934, work would be completed on the structure and everything in readiness for immediate use. Just what is delaying final choice of people who jammed their Tuesday evening could not do anything petitions under consist of the labyrinth of probe solved in connection legislation. Ted Masterson, whi tions seeking amendment "air tight" dry ordinance pointed for immediate point to the desire local residents for rapa that the city might b to sell light wines and Several members of th e of the Ministerial Uni but none spoke, altho John, Price read a re local chapter, W. C. T weakening of the pres which specifies one ha alcoholic content as. Five applications for permits were sougs were received from H. formia cafe at 233 West to sell beer in bottles meals; Charles H. Fis former record as a reference; S. E. Lon United Cigar store; John E. Swartz, Swa North Los Angeles; Busy Bee Cafe, 148 S These applications we received in the last two because of the co ntact, local leaders in amend the dry ordine look for favorable time after the sale o allowed under nation there was some talk o city election to deter not the ordinance woe came from unorganiz Thursday had not headway to present new problems before Vote of the Anahe Manufacturer's assoc a luncheon-dinner W that 27 favored amending the Anahe President Harold Ke cussion, wheih developments in favor of A the sale of beer and In the cast of "Hiawatha's Childhood" to be given at the school next Tuesday and Wednesday, in three numbers. Oyster Grower Project Doomed Proposals of Seal Beach's Frank Haegele to close off two sloughs branching from Anaheim bay for the purpose of developing an oyster bed appeared doomed this week. Customarily, when the governing body of a county opposes requests to shut off sloughs from navigation, the war department refuses permits. Tuesday morning, on motion of Supervisor John Mitchell and second by Supervisor George Jeffrey, the board of supervisors of Orange county opposed Haegele's proposal. The Haegele plan was brought to the attention of the supervisors by H. L. Bishop of the Orange County Conservation league, which has been fighting the plan because it would shut off the sloughs from navigation. Haegele then proposed to lay an eight-inch mesh fence, leaving a 12-foot opening for boats to pass through, but this also was opposed by the conservation association. Keep Abreast of TAX PROBLEMS by reading informative editorials and news articles in the Anaheim Gazette. Hand in hand with unemployment, the growing costs of governmental functions create problems of utmost importance to every individual. Postmaster J. H. Whitaker has received no word from Washington as to choice of site, although Inspector Roscoe C. Knox on January 30 promised his recommendation would go to Washington the latter part of that same week and that within a month, the decision would be known to this city. He estimated that by January 1, 1934, work would be completed on the structure and everything in readiness for immediate use. Just what is delaying final choice of sites and awarding of contracts is not known. There is some speculation as to whether or not President Franklin D. Roosevelt has ordered holding up of certain funds in order to speed up his proposed unemployment relief. Funds amounting to $100,000,000 were voted last year for construction of new postoffices and federal buildings. Of this sum, more than half was to go for buildings costing in excess of $300,000 each; while $20,800,000 was allocated for structures costing between $100,000 and $300,000, in which class the proposed local building would come. Mrs. Hans Weisel Seek Annulment Mrs. Lela J. Weisel, who married Hans V. Weisel, former Orange county assemblyman and Anaheim attorney on October 1, 1932, has filed suit in the superior court at Santa Ana to annul the marriage. Her husband conducts a mountain camp in the Valley of the Giants, near Eureka. Mrs. Weisel charges fraud, claiming that her husband threatened that if she bore a child, he would kill both her and the child. She states that she met her husband about a year before their marriage and that when they became betrothed four months before their marriage he had professed to share her desire for a family and had agreed to provide a home. REPAIRS FIRE-WALLS P. N. Ashley Monday took out a permit to repair fire-walls on buildings at 200-237 West Center street. Estimated expenditure is $2200. CITY COUNCIL DELAYS ACTION ON REVISING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT SALE OF BEER, WINE ON APRIL 7 Unorganized Sentiment Seeking Election to Determine Desire of City As 1500 Local Voters Sign Petition Asking Immediate Change of Dry Measure; Multitude of Problems Because City Attorney George Holden and the city councilmen do not know the exact wording of national legislation making 3.2 per cent beer legal on April 7, and because the local officials do not know what the state legislature is going to do about beer legislation, Anaheim's dry ordinance temporarily will remain "as is." This appears to be the decision of the city council, following its acceptance Tuesday evening of an informal petition bearing the names of 1500 registered voters who requested that the ordinance be amended so as to permit sale of wine and beer that would conform to the new congressional definition of what constitutes "intoxication." Councilman Leo Sheridan explained to people who jammed the council chambers Tuesday evening, that the council could not do anything but take the petitions under consideration because of the labyrinth of problems that must be solved in connection with recent wet legislation. Ted Masterson, who circulated petitions seeking amendment of Anaheim's "air tight" dry ordinance, eloquently pleaded for immediate change. He pointed to the desire of hundreds of local residents for rapid action in order that the city might be among the first to sell light wines and beer on April 7. Quake Loans Will Exceed 5 Million 23 Applications Are Filed Seeking $61,000 From Orange County Corporation Indications point to earthquake relief applicants seeking more than double the $5,000,000 voted last week by congress. This was announced by City Auditor Lloyd Banks of Santa Ana, who is handling Orange county's applications on behalf of the Orange County Emergency corporation, which was formed President Roosevelt, with Secretary Woods signing the drastic banking bill by the S day of the extraordinary session financial crisis. Ted Masterson, who circulated petitions seeking amendment of Anaheim's "air tight" dry ordinance, eloquently pleaded for immediate change. He pointed to the desire of hundreds of local residents for rapid action in order that the city might be among the first to sell light wines and beer on April 7. Several members of the W. C. T. U., and of the Ministerial Union were present, but none spoke, although City Clerk John, Price read a resolution from the local chapter, W. C. T. U., opposing any weakening of the present dry ordinance, which specifies one half of one per cent alcoholic content as non-intoxicating. Five applications for wine and beer permits were sought. Applications were received from H. E. Gallaher, California cafe at 233 West Center, wishing to sell beer in bottles and at tables with meals; Charles H. Fischer, offering his former record as a liquor dealer as reference; S. E. Lord; manager of United Cigar store, 123 West Center; John E. Swartz, Swartz fountain, 402 North Los Angeles; and Court Lynch, Busy Bee Cafe, 148 South Los Angeles. These applications were filed with those received in the last two years. Because of the council's refusal to act, local leaders in the movement to amend the dry ordinance do not now look for favorable action until some time after the sale of 3.2 liquor will be allowed under national law. While there was some talk of seeking a special city election to determine whether or not the ordinance would be repealed, it came from unorganized sources and Thursday had not gained sufficient headway to present any particularly new problems before the city council. Vote of the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturer's association members at a luncheon-dinner Wednesday disclosed that 27 favored and two opposed amending the Anaheim dry ordinance. President Harold Keirsey led the discussion, which developed many arguments in favor of Anaheim permitting the sale of beer and lgiht wines. Richard Dugdale Heads Bible Class President Richard Dugdale, Vice-President John Elewitt and Mrs. Charles Pannier, secretary-treasurer, will officiate Monday evening when the Anaheim Young People's Bible class meets at 7:30 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. The new officers were elected at this week's session. Dugdale succeeds E. J. Walthall, who has presided for the past year. Dr. H. A. Johnston will continue the 23 Applications Are Filed Seeking $61,000 From Orange County Corporation Indications point to earthquake relief applicants seeking more than double the $5,000,000 voted last week by congress. This was announced by City Auditor Lloyd Banks of Santa Ana, who is handling Orange county's applications on behalf of the Orange County Emergency corporation, which was formed two weeks ago for the purpose of speeding up relief loans. By Monday Banks had received 23 applications seeking $61,000 in loans. More than 25 more persons who had taken out applications are expected to return them late this week for filing. All such applications are being filed in the order received. Banks stated. The city council of Santa Ana constituted itself as an emergency corporation for the purpose of speeding up relief loans anticipated. Complete instructions in letting loans were mailed from Washington, D. C.. Saturday night. Maas Up April 7, Seek Probation Arthur D. Maas of Santa Ana, found guilty by Superior Judge G. K. Scovel Monday on charges of obstructing an officer in the performance of his duty in connection with the Rolf Von Eckertsberg case last fall, will appear again April 7 for his probation hearing. In the meantime, he is free on $2,000 bond. The case before Judge Scovel was one of the most unusual in the history of local procedure. All the evidence was stipulated. Maas' counsel moved for a verdict of not guilty on the grounds that Von Eckertsberg was taken away from the scene of the accident with no wilful intention of obstructing justice; and also that there was no such offense as charged. District Attorney S. B. Kaufman opposed the motion, which the court sustained, finding Maas guilty. Von Eckertsberg with two companions had visited Maas in Santa Ana and were driving away when Maas attempted to overhaul them, coming upon the wreck in which three Orange high school students were killed. Von Eckertsberg was injured, so Maas took him to his home in Glendale, and Von Eckertsberg returned to Santa Ana the next day, where he was arrested. It was charged that Maas obstructed Officer Vernon Barnhill who reached the scene after Von Eckertsberg had been removed. Superior Court Federal Receiver Runs Hewes Ranch D. Eyman Huff Consents to Bankruptcy Petition In Federal Court A. I. Mellenthin, well known Santa Ana banker, Tuesday was appointed federal receiver for the Hewes Ranch company, owners of 300 acres of citrus southeast of Orange. Appointment came following filing of a petition in voluntary bankruptcy by creditors, and was made by United States District Judge Hollzer at Los Angeles. Bond for the receiver was fixed at $25,000. D. Eyman Huff, manager of and principal owner of the large ranch, consented to the petition, when served with it Monday. Huff had attempted to refinance his properties through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Gardenia Plants May Harbor Fly The state department of agriculture announces that several recent occurrences have impressed it with the possibilities of Gardenia species as a carrier of citrus white fly. Most species of gardenia require a temperate climate. However, this plant is grown under lath or glass in many of the western, middlewestern and eastern states. Possibly in many instances the gardenia plant in these northern states originates or have been grown in the south. The gardenia plant is probably in a class by itself so far as its being a carrier of citrus white fly is concerned. Recently a shipment of gardenia cuttings from Denver, Colorado, were found heavily infested with citrus white fly. It is not yet known whether these were grown in Denver or were a reshipment from Denver of plants grown in one of the southern states. The department suggests that all Harry Horn "Victimized" With Wooden Nickel; "Woodin" Money Is Due Soon! "Don't take any wooden money!" Despite constant repetition of this ordinary admonition, Anaheim's Harry Horn failed to observe it. He got a wooden nickel. But, instead of looking up the United States service men to turn suspicion on local folk, the merchant proudly exhibits the coin that makes him a "victim." In fact, he wouldn't part with it for a real nickel. To be truthful, Horn, learning there was such a thing as a wooden nickel, carefully laid plans to secure one. When he got it last week he read on one side: "Washington Evergreen Wooden (5c) Nickel, Bellingham, Washington." On the other side the thin piece of pine read, in green: "Acceptable at Par, Year 1933, for Mdse. or U. S. stamps. Henry Roeder, Bellingham, Washington Evergreen." The wooden nickels, issued in emergency when banks closed last summer in Bellingham, proved popular. They were to be redeemed, there were several hundred dollars' worth that never appeared, largely because Horn, along with many others, turned "hoarder." However, local folk were only interested in, not worried over Horn's wooden money. Within a few months, currency signed by Secretary of Treasury William H. Woodin will be received here in large amounts. Then we'll have "Woodin" money, sure enough. Superior Court Affirms Judgment Judgment of Justice Charles Kuchel's court a month ago in finding Walter L. Deakin guilty on three counts of indecent exposure before school children on the west side of Anaheim on December 5, was affirmed by superior court this week. As a result, Deakin, who was at liberty on bond, must serve one year in the county jail. When Deakin was found guilty in Judge Kuchel's court he appealed, the first time in many years that a case had been appealed from this lower court. The superior court, however, reviewed the evidence and confirmed the judgment of this justice court. Santa Ana Studies Taxpayer Holiday Santa Ana's city council this week wrestled with the problem of joining a movement to demand a taxpayers' holiday throughout the state. Charles Heinrich, as a representative of the Orange County Walnut Growers' association and as a well known grower of the county, appeared before the Santa Ana city dads with a proposition to join in the movement. He declared that northern, more than southern California is in need of tax relief, despite the earthquake. Councilman A. C. Hasenjaeger favored paying one-half the regular tax installments on April 5, the other half to be paid in August, with no penalties. The council, however, referred the matter to the city attorney, and awaits a report from him as to which bill to support, indicating that before the week ends it may act favorably on Heinrich's suggestion. CITY SLASHES ITS PAY-ROLL $12,000 YEARLY City Council Adopts Resolution Reducing Hourly Pay, Number of Days Per Week Through reductions in hourly pay and number of days per week for city employees, Anaheim expenses are slashed approximately $12,000 per annum. This action was taken Tuesday evening by the city council, following several months of planning and studying of ways and means of reducing city expenses. The basis of pay for all city employees, with the exception of department heads whose full time is required, the reduction was in hourly pay, number of days employed per week, or both, while all vacations with pay were eliminated by the resolution. The new payroll provides for slashing the city attorney's salary from $150 to $135 per month; the city clerk will receive the same, $250; city treasurer the same, $200; city assessor from $215 to $193.50. Administrative: Street superintendent, from $65 to $50; bookkeeper, from $150 per month to 72 cents per hour, with 40-hour week; stenographer, from $100 per month to 48 cents an hour, 40-hour week. Police Department: Chief of police. Seven Ask Advice On Foreclosures Sub-Committee Holds First Meeting to Conciliate Mortgage Principals Seven applications for relief from holders of mortgages were considered at the first meeting of the subcommittee of the recently-organized debt conciliation committee held Monday at the Orange county farm bureau assembly rooms, Santa Ana. The committee will hold its second meeting next Monday at 3 p.m. Executive Secretary D. D. Flaherty of the farm bureau reported that some of the seven complaints received last Monday showed no justification for foreclosure, while some of the others offered minor settlement possibilities, but that foreclosure seemed advisable. The committee was organized a month ago by a group of interested organizations of Orange county for the purpose of considering ways and means of eliminating, as far as possible, abuses arising under foreclosures. The committee plans to bring mortgagees and mortgagors together for conciliatory purposes, hoping thereby to avoid pitfalls of extreme measures taken to forestall foreclosures in other states. Dolan Is Awaiting U. S. Instructions Conservator William A. Dolan of the Anaheim First National bank, appointed by telegram Monday, this week awaited instructions as how to proceed with federal regulation of old deposits, impounded when the state banking holiday became effective March 2. Since the national banking holiday was lifted two weeks ago, the Anaheim First National has been operating under restrictions, accepting new deposits with 100 per cent withdrawal privileges, but holding old deposits pay were eliminated by the resolution. The new payroll provides for slashing the city attorney's salary from $150 to $135 per month; the city clerk will receive the same, $250; city treasurer the same, $200; city assessor from $215 to $193.50. Administrative: Street superintendent, from $65 to $50; bookkeeper, from $150 per month to 72 cents per hour, with 40-hour week; stenographer, from $100 per month to 48 cents an hour, 40-hour week. Police Department: Chief of police, from $250 to $225; two traffic officers, from $185 to $160; nine patrolmen, from $160, to $140; one patrolman (Miss Etta Williams) to act as tax collector, from $135 per month to 65 cents per hour, 40-hour week; matron, at call, remains at $5 per day; city judge, from $125 to $110; janitor, $115 to $100; care taker on dyke, remains at $25 monthly; city engineer, from $275 monthly to $10 per day, five-day week. Fire department: Chief, $100 per month, same; two assistants, $160 to $140; two drivers, $160 to $140; building inspector, $150 to $125. Social Welfare: Superintendent, $50 per month, same; nurse, $3 per day, same (Tuesday afternoons baby clinic). Street Cleaning: Two hand sweepers, $120 per month to 53 cents per hour, 50-hour week; power sweeper, $160 to $145. Garbage Collection: Driver, $135 per month, to 65 cents an hour, 48-hour week; two swampers, $125 per month, to 60 cents an hour, 48-hour week. Trash Collection: Two drivers, from $125 per month to 60 cents per hour; 40-hour week; six swampers, from $110 per month to 53 cents per hour for 40-hour week. Street Department: Foreman, from $160 to $150; three-roller tractor and grader drivers and operators, from $135 per month to 65 cents an hour, 40-hour week; three truck drivers and carpenter, from $125 per month to 60 cents an hour, 40-hour week; four laborers from $110 per month to 53 cents an hour for 40-hour week. Park Department: Superintendent, from $200 to $180; three foremen and truck drivers, from $125 per month to 60 cents an hour, 40-hour week; 13 laborers, from $110 per month to 53 cents an hour, 40-hour week; one trapper, $80 per month, remains same; plunge keeper, $150 to $125. Public Service Department: Comproller, $175 to $157.50; two clerks, from $100 per month to 49 cents per hour, 40-hour week; one meter reader, $120 per month to 57½ cents per hour, 40-hour week; one deliverer, $65 per month, same; one water meter service man, $118 per month to 56½ cents per hour. Light and Power: Superintendent, from $250 to $225; two operators from $135 per month to 62½ cents per hour; Conservator William A. Dolan of the Anaheim First National bank, appointed by telegram Monday, this week awaited instructions as how to proceed with federal regulation of old deposits, impounded when the state banking holiday became effective March 2. Since the national banking holiday was lifted two weeks ago, the Anaheim First National has been operating under restrictions, accepting new deposits with 100 per cent withdrawal privileges, but holding old deposits pending instructions from Washington. Mr. Dolan in president of the bank and announces that throughout the banking holidays and after he has followed strict regulations on segregating new deposits from old. All new deposits are held in cash, as deposits with the federal reserve bank, or in government bonds. Orange Resident Shot When Asleep Search for clues that would lead to the assailant of James Meehan, 53-year-old Orange resident who was shot in the back while asleep in his home Sunday, so far this week has proven fruitless, Sheriff Logan Jackson admits. In the meantime, Meehan is fighting for his life at the St. Joseph's hospital, with 50-50 chances for recovery. He suffered dangerous loss of blood, as the shotgun blast not more than two feet away from his body, had torn a gaping hole behind his right shoulder. Shell wadding, pellets, and clothing were blasted into the wound. Because of loss of blood, physicians for the first few days dared not attempt to remove foreign substances from the wound. The injured man has been too ill to give any information. Captain Henry Meehan of the California highway patrol, brother of the injured man, and Sheriff Jackson have questioned several persons, but no arrests were made. The assailant escaped without leaving so much as a good footprint as a clue.