anaheim-gazette 1933-10-26

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV EXPECT 40,000 TO SEE BIG SPOOK PARADE IN ANAHEIM HALLOWE’EN NIGHT; BEGINS AT 7:30 O’CLOCK Vanguard of Hump-Backed Cats, Mournful Bats and Firey-eyed Pumpkin Banners Dangles Over Down-Town Streets As Whole City Prepares For Annual Fun Festival, Window Displays Hump-backed gats, spooky bats, pumpkin heads with eyes aflame and typical orange-and-black decorations on 29 festival banners dangled overhead in Anaheim’s business district this week — the vanguard of the annual Hallowe’en parade which is expected to attract 40,000 fun-seeking spectators Tuesday evening. The witch-and-broom march, sponsored by the Merchants and Manufacturers association of which Ed M. Keath is president, begins at 7:30 o’clock at Melrose and Center streets. The line of march will be west on Center to Los Angeles, south to Broadway, west to Citron, north to Center, then east to Los Angeles and thence north to Adele, where the parade will break up, with spectators and participants alike going to the open air theatre in the city park where a group of six vaudeville stunts will be given. All entertainment is free. BOND PROPONENT CLAIMS LABELED OUTRIGHT “LIES” Opponents Point To Measure Itself In Refutation Of Extravagant Arguments Claims that the central valley water project which residents of California will vote upon December 19, “will put $170,000,000 in federal money into immediate circulation in California with no debt obligation and no cost to California Taxpayers” were branded as outright “lies” by opponents of the measure this week, who pointed to the as- Opponents Point To Measure Itself In Refutation of Extravagant Arguments Claims that the central valley water project which residents of California will vote upon December 19, "will put $170,000,000 in federal money into immediate circulation in California with no debt obligation and no cost to California Taxpayers" were branded as outright "lies" by opponents of the measure this week, who pointed to the assembly bill No. 259 itself for refutation. The measure provides that "any state agency ... may advance or contribute money, rights-of-way, labor, materials and any other property for the construction, operation or maintenance of the said central valley project, or any unit thereof." Persons not blinded by glamorous promises of federal donations and claims that the project would not cost California a penny, also look askance at the idea of the federal government supplying the $170,000,000 needed, because of failure of Governor Rolph and his adherents to receive anything but unfavorable responses from administrators of the federal funds. General Counsel Henry T. Hunt of the public works administration, in a letter written July 7, 1933, to State Engineer Edward Hyatt, said: "No allotment on state lines has been agreed upon. However, I am sure that efforts will be made not to discriminate in favor of one part of the country against another when both are in great need of assistance. The State of California, as you know, has already obtained large loans from the R. F. C., and others are being asked of this administration." This is the nearest proponents of the measure have come to getting a promise of federal aid. Ten reasons why the measure should not be passed, as listed officially in an argument signed by Senators Arthur H. Breed, J. A. McKinley, Y. P. Rich, and Assemblyman Clifford R. Kallam, are: 1—Assembly Bill No. 259 was adopted hastily as a patch-work measure. 2—The futility of reclaiming certain lands and bringing into production additional lands in the southern portion of San Joaquin, thus increasing the unsalable crop surplus is apparent. 3—It is not certain that the Sacramento valley will always have water to spare. Once communities in the San Joaquin become dependent on water (Continued on page 8) Hunting Party Gets Full Quota of Deer Fourteen hunters returned Monday night from the annual John Cook excursion into Southern Utah, boasting a theatre in the city park where a group of six vaudeville stunts will be given. All entertainment is free. Simultaneously with erection of banners, merchants of Anaheim began decorating their windows in preparation for the yearly night of fun, which fast is becoming a tradition in this section of the county. Children and Grown folk alike crowd several miles of curbs in the business district to get a good look at the highly-decorated floats, comic cars, equestrian events, and other features which bring many a chuckle from those along the sidelines. The great opportunity for imagination in drawing up floats and comic cars promises more chuckles, although there may be fewer entries this year than in previous seasons, according to Secretary George Reid of the Merchants and Manufacturers association. Committees have been meeting regularly to complete their assignments and report progress. H. E. W. Barnes, chairman of the vaudeville program, left Thursday for Los Angeles where he was to go over available talent with a view to securing the best for the gala evening. He has had charge of this phase of the program for several years, and has given Orange county residents many a laugh through appropriate choice of stunts. One of the big features of the parade this year will be the elaborate horse riding division. Some of the most expensive mounts in the state will be shown, according to Ralph MacBeth, in charge of this section. He early secured the promise of Fred Blixby to enter his $10,000 mount, while the Boot and Spur club of the Parkmount stables from Irvine park early this week accepted an invitation to participate. It will enter the colorful group of 15 riders under the direction of Roy Walters of Hollywood, which won first, second and third places in group riding at the Fiesta del Ora in Santa Ana last August. Entries for floats, decorated cars, equestrian events and other divisions were received through Thursday. Entries will assemble between 6 and 6:30 o'clock Tuesday evening on East Center street, where they will be judged and ribbons awarded, in order that the winners may wear their decorations in the parade. This is a new feature, calculated to let the spectators know definitely who the winners are in each division as they pass in the march. Invitations were sent out last week to residents of all communities in northern Orange county to visit Anaheim and see the parade. Not only are out-town residents invited, but they also may enter any division of the parade in competition for prizes. Warns Farmers On Padding Gas Claim Apportionment to c/o 741.05 as their share in gasoline taxes colder quarter is annexed Riley, state controller Of the total, $71,324 to Orange county. Apportionment of income, one-third of counties and the remainder division of highways give new impetus to development work in ambitious program within the state. According to Eric O'Donnell director of the state public works, approx. in construction works under way since September. Contracts awarded but work actually has projects totaling $5,500,000. As a part of the unemployment by me works projects, local dependents, non-veterans students, single veterans veterans. This prefers made mandatory in contracts. In announcing the ment of gasoline fund third quarter taxes slightly more than compared with the 1932 Hunting Party Gets Full Quota of Deer Fourteen hunters returned Monday night from the annual John Cook excursion into Southern Utah, boasting a full quota of deer as an indication of their prowess. Al Cook shot the largest deer. The group made their headquarters at Pine Valley, 39 miles from St. George, occupying the large ranch home of old friends. Included in the party were Councilman and Mrs. John Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Al Cook, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Schutz, and Al Elmer, all of Anaheim; Al Beasley of Fullerton, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bushee of Alhambra, Elljah Burton of Calexico, and C. C. Cravath, Lester McKnight and L. F. Mallow of Laguna Beach. Warns Farmers On Padding Gas Claim A stern warning to farmers to quit padding their claims for refunds under the state gasoline tax is voiced by State Controller Ray L. Riley. State officers estimate that 50 per cent of the farmers claiming refunds are "chiseling" on the tax collector. Refunds total from $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 annually on gasoline purchased for use solely on the farm and not on the highways. Unless the padding practice is stopped, Riley predicted, the legislature may repeal the refund provision and all farmers will lose the opportunity of saving three cents on each gallon of gasoline purchased for use in tractors, pumps and other farm equipment. The legislature has considered such repeal during the past several sessions, and should it act to force collection of a tax on gasoline not used on the highways, the three-cent levy might cease to be a highway tax and become a general revenue measure, it was pointed out. Bible Predictions Stressed at Class Fifty-five members of the Y.M.C.A. Bible class Monday night at their regular meeting held in the Y.M. building heard Rev. J. Stuart Hydanus of Tustin's Presbyterian church stress predictions of the Bible that are proved by science. Dr. H. A. Johnston, regular leader of the class, returns from his journey East to attend a medical convention and the Century of Progress at Chicago in time to have charge of the class next Monday evening. Members of the Lions teams did not fare well when they traveled to the Lions club team practice games. The local group was Herb singles. The teams and Carl Schwelss; E. E. Hanson; A. F. M. Dudley; all were county Lions clubs with robin series of games with the local lads chance to scalp Brea... AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCT. 26, 1933 Just Another Halloween By Albert T. Reid OH SAM!- SHE'LL DIE UP THERE NAW, SHE WON'T! THE WON'T THE FIRST TIME I'VE HAD TO GET HER DOWN FROM UP THERE County Collects $71,324 Gas Taxes Apportionment Received From State This Week; Public Works Relieves Unemployment Apportionment to countles of $3,161,-741.05 as their share of the $9,485,223.14 in gasoline taxes collected during the third quarter is announced by Ray L. Riley, state controller. Of the total, $71,324.21 was allocated to Orange county. Apportionment of the gasoline tax income, one-third of which goes to counties and the remainder to the state division of highways, is expected to give new impetus to local highway development work in keeping with the ambitious program well under way by the state. According to Eric Cullenward, deputy director of the state department of public works, approximately $5,500,000 in construction work has been placed under way since September 13. Contracts awarded total $7,200,000, but work actually has started on projects totaling $5,500,000, he said. As a part of the program to relieve unemployment by means of the public works projects, local workers are being called in this order: veterans with dependents, non-veterans with dependents, single veterans and single non-veterans. This preference has been made mandatory in most of the recent contracts. In announcing the new apportionment of gasoline funds, Riley said the third quarter taxes show a drop of slightly more than three per cent as compared with the same quarter of 1932. Attack and Defense of Roosevelt Policies Reverberates Through Southern California Col. Robert McCormick Declares NRA Reversion To Star Chamber Sessions of English History In Which Property Rights Are Jeopardized; Chester Rowell Hails It As Transitory Period What started as interesting speeches by Col. Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune, and Dr. Chester Rowell, editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, at Tuesday night's session of the Western States Taxpayers' association in the Biltmore hotel. Los Angeles, turned out instead to be a rip-smorting attack and defense of Rooseveltian policies that reverberated throughout Southern California. Both speakers were fair but nonetheless vigorous in their presentations, leaving approximately 400 diners as vigorously arguing with each other the merits and demerits of our revolutionary governmental procedure while departing the banquet hall. Nothing like Col. McCormick's cold, analytical resume of what Rooseveltian policies are doing with our traditional individual freedom had been brought to the attention of the persons present. True, many of the ideas had been presented in other lights and in lesser doses, but the overwhelming logic with which he pictured the fleeing of the individual of his property rights left the audience in a troubled, reflecting mood. Contrasted with the logical speech of Col. McCormick was the virulent rebuttal which Dr. Powell chose to make when introduced to speak on the "New Paternalistic Tendencies of Our Government." Prefacing his attack upon the cold resume of facts given by the previous speaker, Dr. Rowell declared that "the most precious possession of Americans is the right to differ in and express our opinions. As one newspaperman to another, I know that he no more expects me to follow in his beliefs, nor does he desire it than I would expect Debt-Burdened Farmers Aided Steps to halt foreclosures in Orange county while looking for ways and means of protecting both debtor and creditor were speeded up this week when Lucien Flippen, debt conciliator commissioner for Orange county, opened offices in the farm bureau at Santa Ana Tuesday morning. Persons threatened with foreclosure may apply to his office for conciliation. This automatically holds up foreclosure action for three months, pending an attempt to work out a solution, and during which time the conciliator will be in a position to recommend whichever governmental or private agency will aid both parties. The procedure will be to bring debtor and creditor together first, with a view to reaching an amicable settlement. Flippen will be in his office Tuesdays and Fridays, and on other days by appointment. In connection with the opening of the As a part of the program to relieve unemployment by means of the public works projects, local workers are being called in this order: veterans with dependents, non-veterans with dependents, single veterans and single non-veterans. This preference has been made mandatory in most of the recent contracts. In announcing the new apportionment of gasoline funds, Riley said the third quarter taxes show a drop of slightly more than three per cent as compared with the same quarter of 1932. Based on automobile registration, Los Angeles led the list of counties with an apportionment of $1,175,375.66. Rules Federal NRA Supersedes State's Codes arranged under the California industrial recovery act are superceded by those approved under the national industrial recovery act, according to a second opinion on the subject by Attorney General U. S. Webb. There has been considerable confusion resulting from state codes where there was a conflict with the NRA. To clear up the matter definitely, Webb held that CRA codes are effective only so long as the industry involved is not governed by a code approved by the NRA. Upon adoption of a federal code in any line of industry, the state code is automatically superceded. Lion Tennis Teams Off To Poor Start Members of the Lions club tennis teams did not fare very well Sunday, when they traveled to Brea to tackle the Lions club teams of that city in practice games. The only winner of the local group was Herb Eltred, playing singles. The teams of Roy Mendoza and Carl Schwelss; Evan Alelp and O. E. Hanson; A. F. M. Brown and Bill Dudley, all were defeated. Orange county Lions clubs will begin a round-robin series of games next Sunday, with the local lads getting another chance to scalp Brea. Contrasted with the logical speech of Col. McCormick was the virulent rebuttal which Dr. Powell chose to make when introduced to speak on the "New Paternalistic Tendencies of Our Government." Prefacing his attack upon the cold resume of facts given by the previous speaker, Dr. Rowell declared that "the most precious possession of Americans is the right to differ in and express our opinions. As one newspaperman to another, I know that he no more expects me to follow in his beliefs, nor does he desire it, than I would expect him to take up my cudgel for my beliefs." He then launched into a discussion of how the individual expects the supreme court to uphold an obviously unconstitutional act, such as the national recovery act. He defended the assumption that the supreme court would "guess right" (viz: in accordance with public thought), admitted the method of influencing the court's decision through appointments is wrong, declaring that the outworn, inefficient form of government of the past had to give way to a more efficient government of the future. He pictured the present as a makeshift system in a transitory period from the fixed, balanced government of the past to a new leadership form in the future where congress might become subservient to and approve policies worked out by a "brain trust", which would write the laws and submit them. He defended the national recovery act on the (Continued on page $8). Twenty-Thirtians Hear Earl Smith Secretary-Manager Earl E. Smith of the Anaheim Building and Loan association spoke on "Economic Problems, and the Money Situation" at Monday night's meeting of the 20-30 club, held at the Marigold cafe. The club accepted an invitation to march in the Hallowe'en parade Tuesday night, referred a request to join the chamber of commerce to the board of directors, heard Member Frank Beckett talk on "Birthdays"; and enjoyed an Hawaiian steel guitar entertainment given by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thompson of Santa Ana. This automatically holds up foreclosure action for three months, pending an attempt to work out a solution, and during which time the conciliator will be in a position to recommend which ever 'governmental or private agency will aid both parties. The procedure will be to bring debtor and creditor together first, with a view to reaching an amicable settlement. Flippen will be in his office Tuesdays and Fridays, and on other days by appointment. In connection with the opening of the conciliator's office, Agent C. A. Palmer of the federal land bank announced that he had received instructions for handling emergency applications where owners of property are in immediate danger of losing it. Southland Mourns Dr. E. A. Bryant Southern California this week mourned the death of Dr. Ernest Albert Bryant, 64, famous throughout the nation as a surgeon and philanthropist, who died a week ago at his home, 3210 West Adams street, Los Angeles. Funeral services were conducted early this week with Bishop Bertrand Stevens of the Episcopal church officiating. Creation followed at Forest Lawn Memorial park. The husband of Mrs. Susanna Bixby Bryant, member of a pioneer family prominent in the development of Orange county, Dr. Bryant was himself noted for his philanthropic activities in Los Angeles where he founded the Good Hope clinic for the needy, was superintendent of the Los Angeles County hospital and held many others important medical positions. He was prominent in club circles, being affiliated with the University of California, Athletic and Midwick Country clubs of Los Angeles and the Bohemian and Pacific Union clubs of San Francisco. In addition to his widow, owner of the extensive Bixby ranch properties in Santa Ana canyon, Dr. Bryant is survived by a son, Ernest Albert Jr., of Long Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Susanna B. Dakin of South Pasadena and four grandchildren. $8,000,000 ELLIOTT FLOOD CONTROL PLANS SPRING TO LIFE; LEADERS TOLD U. S. TO FINANCE PROJECT Orange County Water District Board of Directors Organized With Willis Warner as Chairman and C. A. Palmer as Temporary Secretary; Short-Term and Long-Term Directors Selected Water conservation plans for Orange county, lying dormant for several years following defeat of bonds for construction of flood control dam at Prado, sprung to light this week as Orange County Water District Directors William Wallop and C. Roy Browning, and County Supervisor W. C. Jerome, conferred with federal public works officials in Los Angeles Wednesday relative to securing an outright gift of $8,000,000 or more from the federal government for flood control purposes. Tustin's Ross Shafer provided the spark which brought quick life to conservation plans. At a meeting attended by 35 civic leaders and officials in Santa Ana Monday night, he announced that Colonel Evans and F. E. Track, federal works representatives in Los Angeles, had informed him the government was particularly anxious to get more money into public works projects immediately, and that major water conservation programs would be financed entirely by the government under its liberalized policy. The announcement electrified the group, with immediate proposals to accept the Elliott plan for a dam, whip the final plans into shape within a few weeks, and apply for the money with which to do the work. Some doubt was expressed by speakers as to the government assuming anything like the whole burden of financing the project. BOARD STUDIES 3 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PLANS Remodeling of Auditorium, Fixing of Other Structures to Cost Over $250,000 Trustees of the Anaheim union high school this week mulled over plans for remodeling present high school classroom structures, building of a gymnasium, and remodeling or erection of an auditorium to seat 1100 students. School Architect T. C. Kistner Monday evening submitted one basic plan, with two major and several alternative particularly anxious to get more money into public works projects immediately, and that major water conservation programs would be financed entirely by the government under its liberalized policy. The announcement electrified the group, with immediate proposals to accept the Elliott plan for a dam, whip the final plans into shape within a few weeks, and apply for the money with which to do the work. Some doubt was expressed by speakers as to the government assuming anything like the whole burden of financing the project, but a thorough study of the possibilities was encouraged. Confronted with Shafer's announcement, the Orange county water district directors hastened to organize and capitalize on whatever opportunities are afforded. Elected last week, the seven directors met with the board of supervisors at Garden Grove Tuesday. The supervisors Monday had canvassed the votes and found winners to be the same as announced last week, although there was some fireworks when canvassing of ballots from the first division. Winner William C. Mauerhan faced the loser, H. Clay Kellogg in a verbal battle, which was smoothed over after a few moments of hectic argument. The directors elected Willis Warner of Huntington Beach and director from division one, as chairman, and chose C. A. Palmer from division two as temporary secretary. Directors then picked as short-term directors to be up for election again in 1935: William Wallop of division three; Palmer; William Schumacher, division four; and Chairman Warner. Long term directors, up for election two years later, are: W. C. Mauerhan, division one; C. Roy Brownning, division five; and Frank B. Champion, division seven. Funeral Services Held Wednesday Funeral services for Mrs. Valeria R. Dorn, 90, who died after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. F. Pratt on West La Palma road Monday, were held Wednesday afternoon from the chapel of Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Hilgenfeld's funeral home had charge of arrangements, while the Woman's Relief Corps of Fullerton, of which the deceased was a member, participated in the services. Mrs. Dorn, a native of Illinois and a resident of California, for 15 years, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. R. Aldrich of Santa Ana and Mrs. A. F. Pratt of Anaheim; two sons, Harry A. Dorn of Morristown, Minn., and Clyde E. Dorn of Fullerton; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Police Open Drive On Bicycle Thefts Remodeling of Auditorium, Fixing of Other Structures to Cost Over $250,000 Trustees of the Anaheim union high school this week mulled over plans for remodeling present high school classroom structures, building of a gymnasium, and remodeling or erection of an auditorium to seat 1100 students. School Architect T. C. Kistner Monday evening submitted one basic plan, with two major and several alternative propositions. For convenience, the basic plan is referred to as No. 1. It provides for remodeling of the present auditorium, which was condemned after the March 10 earthquake because structural strength did not meet rigid state stipulations passed after the big shake, for a gymnasium, at a cost of $64,240; remodeling of the administration building as required to meet the new laws, $20,000; remodel shops and gymnasium, as needed, $30,635; remodel music building, $15,125; and construction of a new auditorium to seat 1100, $150,000. Total cost, $280,000. Two major differences are provided in the other proposals referred to as plans Nos. 2 and 3. In plan No. 2 the auditorium, instead of being remodeled for a gymnasium, would be remodeled for addition of six classrooms, maintaining the classrooms now in the condemned building, at a cost of $35,000. Other features would be exactly the same as in No. 1, except for the addition of a new gymnasium building, which would cost $79,000. Total cost of plan No. 2, $329,760. Plan No. 3 suggests the restoration of the auditorium at a cost of $87,000 leaving out the erection of an additional six classrooms. This would cost $241,760. One of the minor alternatives adaptable to any of the plans would be the removal of the exterior brick veneer on the administration building, substituting plaster, at a cost of $13,722. Construction of a separate six-classroom building would cost $48,000. Cost of a new auditorium is placed at $120,000. However, if the present building were to be salvaged, $13,000 could be saved on the front part and $10,000 on the rear, making the actual cost of replacement at $97,000. A new auditorium seating 1600 would cost $150,000, or $53,000 more than replacing the present auditorium with its present capacity. Changing the auditorium building, retaining the five classrooms and adding six more, making an 11-classroom building, would be $48,000. If the building were made into a gymnasium, the cost of changing and adapting it would be $64,240, or if the gymnasium were built new, it would cost $79,000. All wood construction for wood shop, machine shop and girls' gymnasium Police Open Drive On Bicycle Thefts Continued thefts of bicycles in this district led Chief of Police James S. Bouldin this week to enlarge police activity in an effort to stop the practice. Evangelist Drive Plans Advanced Erection of a temporary tabernacle at Center and Helena streets was started this week, as plans for the Glipsy Smith evangelistic campaign to be held here from November 5 to 26 began to assume final proportions. A group of men volunteered to tear down the tabernacle at Placentia and re-erect it in Anaheim. Committees report progress of their assignments, with Secretary Conrad Jongewaard of the Anaheim Ministerial union stating a questionnaire recently sent out received a favorable response, with many people volunteering to act as ushers, sing in the choir, lend their homes for prayer meetings and attend to tabernacle chores. Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter was chosen to succeed W. C. Mauerhan who resigned as chairman of the finance committee. The American Legion's drum and bugle corps volunteered to lend whatever aid it could to the campaign, while Rev. Thomas H. Walker of the First Presbyterian church was requested to take charge of plang to have the evangelist appear before local service and civic clubs. Mrs. F. A. Altenow was named chairman of the decorating committee, Superintendent Melbourne A. Gaucer of the Anaheim elementary school system Tuesday warned members of the Kiwanis club at their regular luncheon meeting that untrained workers being thrown into modern life with little or no preparations for earning a living constitute a great danger. Program Chairman Frank N. Gibbs, president of the board of trustees of the Anaheim school district, introduced the speaker.