anaheim-gazette 1933-08-10

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK AUGUST 20, 1908 City Clerk Merritt has completed his assessment roll for 1908-09, which shows the total assessed valuation of this city to be $879,877. This is an increase over 1907-08 of $63,121. This increase is conditioned upon the railroads assessment being the same as last year. The figures have not been returned by the state board of equalization and it is believed it will show an increase. The municipal area covers territory one an da half miles square, the same probably the smallest city limits in Southern California. The three other incorporated towns in Orange county, Santa Ana, Orange and Fullerton, each have largely superior territorial extent than this city. Fullerton's area is 18 square miles, being larger than the combined area of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Orange. The board of city trustees met in regular session on Thursday evening: Present Trustees Rust, Gates, Kroeger, Stock and Fiscus. Marshal Steadman reported the following collections: Water $690.65; license $5.50; light $649.30. Delinquents collected: Water $94.80; license $5.50; light $69.70. Treasurer Boege reported a balance of $3,494.78 in the treasury. Recorder Howard reported four cases in court and $20 in fines collected. The ordinance committee presented resolution 76 providing for widening south Los Angeles street, and resolution 77 providing for widening West Broadway. Building permits were granted to: Fritz Ruhman to construct a building on the corner of Los Angeles and Chratres streets; Strodthoff Bros. to construct corrugated iron building on West Center street; Chas Otto Rust, to make additions to building on Sycamore street. W. E. Shannon tendered his resignation as driver of city team. Accepted. Frank Wommer was appointed to fill the vacancy. Samuel Kraemer was granted permission to erect hitching posts in front of his building on Center street. John Eymann appeared before the board and complained of the dangerous condition of Citron street. The marshal was instructed to remedy the matter. R. H. Gilman and family left Placentia this week for Pasadena to take up their residence in their new home. Mr. Gilman recently sold a portion of his orange plantation to Mr. Wanamaker at a rate of $2000 per acre. This is the top-notch price for orchard property in California. Mr. Gilman still owns a large acreage of oranges at Placentia and will be a frequent visitor to his old home. Herman Ritter, editor of the New York Staats Zeitung, who is in Los Angeles on a tour of the coast, is an old time friend of Joseph Dubble of this city. The two gentlemen were frequently together in New York thirty years ago and a close personal friendship has subsisted between them ever since. Bob Mills, Earl Abbey and "Dick" Nemetz, who have been mingling with the joyous throng at Bay City the past fortnight returned to this city on Sunday, The boys declare that popular resort contains the prettiest girls of all summer beaches. Miss George Bailey was a guest in Los Angeles the first of the week of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee. Mr. Lee is business manager of the Arizona Republican published at Phoenix. The Eighth district congressional convention meets today at Santa Barbara. It looks like a victory for Smith, although Wright of San Diego is a reception candidate. Mrs. Sarah J. McFadden died at her residence at Placentia on Tuesday. She was in her sixty-second year and had resided with her family at Placentia for thirty years. Her husband W. M. McFadden died six years ago and the remains of deceased will be buried besides those of her husband on Saturday. She leaves five grown-up children: Mrs. Carrie E. Ford, William E, Clarence, Ralph. Robert and Tom McFadden. The latter resides at Bellingham Bay, Wash. He left for the south immediately upon receipt of the news of his mother's death and will arrive in time for the funeral. Burial services will be under auspices of Eastern Star of which she had been for years a porminent member. Editors H. G. Tinsley of the Pomona Review, Edgar Johnson of the Fullerton Tribune, and George A. Wright and F. A. Rogers of the Orange News were here on Sunday inspecting the new linotype machine in the Gazette composing room. They pronounced the new model a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Ed Marion visited at Bay City on Saturday evening and Sunday. It is rumored that Ed's charming personality was the means of captivating maidens by the score during his strolls upon the beach. Editors H. G. Tinsley of the Pomona Review, Edgar Johnson of the Fullerton Tribune, and George A. Wright and F. A. Rogers of the Orange News were here on Sunday inspecting the new linotype machine in the Gazette composing room. They pronounced the new model a thing of beauty and a joy forever. Ed Marion visited at Bay City on Saturday evening and Sunday. It is rumored that Ed's charming personality was the means of captivating maidens by the score during his strolls upon the beach. Washington defeated the White Sox in two games in the former city on Friday. In the first Walter Johnson shut them out without a run, the score being 1 to 0. Only two hits were scored off the local boy's delivery. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lewis and son, Leland went to Pasadena yesterday in their auto. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will leave today for Berkeley and other points north on a two weeks tour. S. O. Llewellyn is at Huntington Beach renewing his acquaintance with the boys of 61-65 at their annual encampment. W. A. Wallace and Theo Ford left last week for Julian for a short outing. Mr. and Mrs. Jos M. Backs and the baby went to Bay City on Sunday. Mrs. Backs and the baby will remain for a weeks outing. Joe says the roads are something fierce. John Dwyer has purchased a four cylinder Buick automobile. Mr. Dwyer is an expert in handling the machine, which is one of the handsomest in town. Robert Wilson has moved his bakery into the remodeled building formerly occupied by Weisel's garage. George A. Hunter was down from Los Angeles the first of the week visiting relatives. Miss Jessie Boyd celebrated her birthday on Thursday by inviting a number of her little friends to a party at the home of her mother, Mrs. Geo. Boyd on Olive street. J. P. Hatzfield and wife spent Sunday with relatives and friends at Laguna. 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK AUGUST 18, 1883 The throng of people who during the present summer have invaded Anaheim Landing on Sundays, was present last Sunday to enjoy the refreshing breezes of the ocean. Among the number spending the day were Richard Krebs, H. C. Gade, M. Oefinger, Chas. Wilkins, H. Knapke, E. Stein, F. Ruehman, Frank Seibert and Chas. Knobloch. In the afternoon the above named with Ernest Browning and under the pilotage of Ben Wilson put out to sea to fish. They caught a number of large fish and in returning as the boat approached the bar under a stiff breeze it was suddenly overturned. The horrified onlookers on the beach saw the passengers flung into the angry sea. Capt. Wilson and George Hull manned the only available small boat and going to the rescue succeeded in picking up Ernest Stein and Fritz Ruehman. In the meantime Lionel Browning, Al Upson, John Landell, Charles Higgins, B. J. Northam, F. J. J. Schmidt and others managed to reach the boat with a rope and after a very exciting time all were rescued — several were greatly exhausted and Mr. Schmidt was rendered unconscious. Dry clothes and stimulants soon restored them and thus ended happily what at one time promised to be a horrifying tragedy. It is to be feared that the early shipment of Muscat grapes to the Eastern market will bring the California grape into disrepute. The grapes are not ripe and they have not developed saccharine matter, and unlike some fruits they do not ripen after being picked. It is said that several carloads of Muscats have already been forwarded to Chicago. If so, we hope the consumers will not fall into the error of assuming that such grapes are the best that can be raised here. The fruit must necessarily be immature and unfit for use. An apportionment of the state school funds has been made. The total amount apportioned is $389,980 of which Los Angeles It is to be feared that the early shipment of Muscat grapes to the Eastern market will bring the California grape into disrepute. The grapes are not ripe and they have not developed saccharine matter, and unlike some fruits they do not ripen after being picked. It is said that several carloads of Muscats have already been forwarded to Chicago. If so, we hope the consumers will not fall into the error of assuming that such grapes are the best that can be raised here. The fruit must necessarily be immature and unfit for use. An apportionment of the state school funds has been made. The total amount apportioned is $389,980, of which Los Angeles county receives $21,749. According to the census upon which an apportionment is based there are 222,846 school children in the state, 12,428 being in this county. The counties of San Francisco and Alameda alone exceed this county in the number of children, the first named having 58,061 and the latter 17,376, Alphine county is credited with 92 children and receives only $161. Our local real estate agents have been kept busy during the week showing the land to a number of strangers who were here looking for homes. Although only one sale has been closed, there is reason to believe that quite a number of transfers will soon result from the visit of the party alluded to. Not only did they express themselves delighted with the country but they assert that the price asked for land here is less than at any place they have visited. Our Westminster correspondent writes that Henry Stephens has sold his forty acres improved with house, barn, sheds, corrals and well fenced, small vineyard, orchard and alfalfa to Gilbert Goodwin from Orange for $3250. Mr. Stephens will move to his other forty acres, on which he is just finishing a commodious house, and has bargained for the adjoining forty acres in the north from the Trustee for $700. John Hanna, real estate agent, reports the sale of C. Meyers' place of fifteen acres in the southwest part of town for $2,425, the purchaser being Robert Hansen, a newcomer here. It is to be hoped that Mr. Meyer will not leave this vicinity, but that he will find some place here to suit him. Mrs. W. Grote of Los Angeles has rented the millinery store in Dreyfus' building on Center street, and will open early next week with a full assortment of millinery goods purchased in the east some weeks ago. The re-opening of the store will be a great accommodation to the ladies of Anaheim as well as a source of profit to Mrs. Grote who is an expert milliner. During the time when vine stakes were in greatest demand, Messrs. Saxton and Cox found it impossible to have them delivered from the mills in sufficient quantity. Anticipating an equal demand next season, they have taken time by the forelock and are now laying in a stock which will insure a full supply to owners of young vineyards. Mr. F. A. Korn returned on Thursday from a three weeks trip through the northern counties. He confirms the report regarding the poor grape crop of Napa and Sonoma counties. The hot winds which prevailed just as the grapes had set in their During the time when vine stakes were in greatest demand, Messrs. Saxton and Cox found it impossible to have them delivered from the mills in sufficient quantity. Anticipating an equal demand next season, they have taken time by the forelock and are now laying in a stock which will insure a full supply to owners of young vineyards. Mr. F. A. Korn returned on Thursday from a three weeks trip through the northern counties. He confirms the report regarding the poor grape crop of Napa and Sonoma counties. The hot winds which prevailed just as the grapes had set is the cause of the trouble. D. W. Hudson, the real estate agent brought to this office a fine sample of muscat grapes which he got from T. W. Hill's place. Mr. Hill has sold his crop to Mr. Yager of Orange for $30 per ton on the vines, the grapes to be shipped to Boston this week. City property in Anaheim is increasing in value. Hammel & Denker ask $75 per front foot for their lots on Los Angeles street. Fortunately for the prosperity of the town there are other lots which can be purchased at a more reasonable rate. Frank Monaghan has sold some Arizona mining claims for $13,000. Frank used to be conductor on the Anaheim train, but has of late been merchandizing at the Needles, A. T. A reservoir is being built by the Cucamonga Vineyard society at their vineyard to enable them to store sufficient water to obviate the necessity of night and Sunday irrigation. An election will be held in Bolsa Grande school district on September 15th, to vote upon the question of levying a tax of $225 with which to repair the school building. Mr. Morris Snap, of Missouri, accompanied by his family has arrived here and contemplates settling permanently. Mr. Snap is an old friend of Mr. Ewin Barr. Thursday's Times says that a carload of eastern eggs had arrived from San Francisco and were immediately placed upon the market at thirty cents a dozen. The exports from the Anaheim railroad depot during the month of July amounted to 584,430 pounds and imports to 452,720 pounds. D. Approves Action-Wide Plan Vote Unanimously For Final Stabilization Marteting Agreement National stabilization plan connecates orderly proration of orrapefruit shipments from Arizona, Florida, Texas, and "Mr. Steward explained. Committees will function national committees in cooperation with national co-ordinator to be by Henry Wallace, secretary of the United States." King of the stabilization, been finally developed, can effect very quickly. Mr. Ileves, and it could be in all shipping districts of the states by September 1. Orange suit in the states to become the national plan represent annual return of more than to these states. McDaniel, general counsel O. D. is secretary of the committee which met in Washily to develop the national plan present the co-ordinating Secretary Wallace late in KS POLICE AID Menges of Fullerton recee to aid in finding the missing from his house at live street. Print 15,000 Copies Fair Premium Book Over 15,000 copies of the premium book for the twelfth annual Los Angeles county fair combined with Riverside and Orange county fairs at Pomana, Sept. 15 to 24, are now being mailed out of the fair headquarters to many prospective exhibitors in every state in the union, and in many foreign countries. The number is by far the largest in the history of the exposition. The work is significant in that it marks the inauguration of the final intensive campaign in the preparation for the big event. Entries will now begin to pour in even at this early date. Every section of the big agricultural and industrial exposition will have something new and distinctive to offer this year. One of the greatest collections of fruits, vegetables and grains ever assembled will give the agricul-tural department world-wide interest. The four corners of the United States will contribute to the premier livestock show which will reach a climax in a million dollar livestock parade. School exhibits will be the most extensive ever displayed at the fair. Violent Deaths Show Decrease Coroner Earl Abbey's vital statistic records show that violent deaths in this county decreased half in the first seven months of 1933, compared with the same period of 1932. Auto accidents account for the biggest drop, from 51 to 26 up to August 1. Total for all classifications this year is 40, while last year it was 79. Suicides also are on the decrease, 10 taking their lives this year compared to 18 for the same period last. Poultry Booklet For Distribution Farm Advisor Receives Copies To Give Persons Making Inquiries Poultrymen will be interested to know that the farm advisor's office now has the bulletin "Poultry Feeding, Principles and Practice" available for distribution. This bulletin, No. 417, prepared by Walter F. Holst and Wilson E. Newlon and revised by Everett R. Halbrook, discusses many phases of poultry feeding. According to W. M. Cory this bulletin is an excellent reference book. Among the subjects covered are found "principles of poultry feeding," "digestion of food," "food analysis tables," "energy concentrates," "protein concentrates," "minerals," "sources of vitamins," "feeding for egg production," and "feeding for growth." Under "feeding for special purposes" the subheadings are "feeding of breeding birds," "moulting birds," and "meat birds." Those desiring a copy of this bulletin can obtain it by contacting the farm advisor's office in Santa Ana. Delinquent Taxes of City Are $10,209 Delinquent taxes in Anaheim for the year ending last month total $10,209.53, Miss Etta Williams, deputy tax collector, announces. Of the $54,787.38 assessed for the first instalment, $51,-622.31 was collected, leaving a delinquency of $3,165.07. Of the $48,253.77 assessed for the second instalment, $41,209.31 was paid into the city coffers, leaving $7,044.46 more on the delinquency list. CLERK'S REPORT OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AS OF APRIL 30, 1933 Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements May 1, 1932 — April 30, 1933 BENDS OF $113,586.48 $10,333.45 $26,289.50 $7,902.18 $500.00 $298.38 72.00 $158,981.99 GAND 110.58 900.00 982.21 1,092.79 CERT. 147.58 139.69 96.27 11.31 533.00 256.23 26,386.35 26,368.04 112.09 2,979.92 167.00 29,627.05 23,800.73 89.04 363.00 24,252.77 25,315.35 5,706.34 21,790.60 3,053.60 338.00 200.00 56,403.89 56,370.94 132.46 42.00 56,545.40 35,270.48 102.65 92.00 35,465.13 2,335.43 4,819.97 13,857.64 201.00 21,214.04 26,631.06 103.54 21.00 26,755.60 15,741.26 3,341.26 4,796.21 165.00 35,441.61 RECEIPTS $316,135.16 $14,875.00 $47,046.12 $10,841.04 $2,474.00 $1,227.73 $392,599.05 $429,721.64 $26,219.03 $73,335.62 $18,743.22 $500.00 $2,772.38 $7,281.94 $558,573.82 RENTS 23,245.10 1,534.85 4,608.46 33,516.48 1,444.72 7,958.25 4,132.80 549.38 295.10 47,896.73 19,029.34 1,178.47 887.50 4,132.80 549.38 295.10 47,896.73 24,328.59 2,110.04 533.00 301.00 300.08 21,696.39 29,657.53 1,950.58 1,169.69 533.00 927.26 27,898.89 24,655.97 1,823.05 11,715.50 167.00 32,944.80 21,516.98 1,451.62 2,208.25 363.00 38,457.52 25,044.32 1,244.59 6,775.00 3,053.60 338.00 25,514.85 27,048.39 1,157.85 12,757.50 92.00 5,000.00 46,055.74 27,880.64 1,378.24 2,734.99 201.00 32,194.87 24,594.10 1,381.66 3,632.09 21.00 29,628.85 20,485.23 1,133.00 10,225.50 500.00 165.00 12.50 32,521.23 RENTS $300,902.67 $17,788.67 $61,937.74 $9,921.39 $500.00 $2,772.38 $6,772.44 $400,595.29 BALANCES IN THE FOLLOWING FUNDS GENERAL FUND ... $128,724.19 LIBRARY FUND ... 8,317.12 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 4 ... 1,142.34 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 8 ... 16.42 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 9 ... 513.66 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 10 ... 509.50 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 11 ... 509.50 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 12 ... 1,068.93 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 14 ... 2,329.27 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 15 ... 511.10 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 16 ... 147.07 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 18 ... 635.13 IMPROVEMENT FUND NO. 19 ... 383.30 ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND NO. 1 ... 2,756.61 ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND NO. 2 ... 4,043.23 ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 ... 2,021.99 TOTAL ... $157,261.02 REPOSITED AS FOLLOWS: Bank of America ... $114,361.02 Southern County Bank ... 36,400.00 Anaheim First National Bank ... 6,500.00 $157,261.02