anaheim-gazette 1933-11-30

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 10S NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV Status of Wet and Dry States After Repeal is Effective 21 States In Wet Column, 16 With Dry Laws and 11 With Prohibition Written Into Constitution, On Eve of Repeal LOCAL STUDY THANKFUL; EXTRA VA 21 States In Wet Column, 16 With Dry Laws and 11 With Prohibition Written Into Constitution, On Eve of Repeal Federal Government, Even After Twenty-First Amendment Becomes Effective, Must Prohibit Transportation or Importation of Liquor Into Dry States; California May Liberalize Ratification of the Repeal Amendment by the thirty-sixth state will mark the end of national prohibition, the Volstead act and the 3.2 beer law on December fifth. Although 37 states have already voted for repeal, ratification will not be complete until the formality of the action of the state convention of the 36th state. Until that time liquor cannot be legally sold even in the 21 wet states. Old Timers Mourn William Peckstein Lived Near Anaheim From 1885 Till 1909; Took Active Part In Vista Irrigation District Old-time residents of Orange county this week mourned the death of William B. Peckstein, 67, who resided near Anaheim from 1885 till 1909 when he moved to San Diego county where he died at his home in Twin Oaks, November 19, following an illness of several months. Funeral services were held on November 22, at Escondido, with Rev. L. H. Jagels of the Lutheran church officiating. Burial followed at the Oak Hill Memorial park, where his wife was interred following her death on June 5th of this year. Mr. Peckstein is survived here by Mrs. Roger Sherman of 209 Ellsworth, niece of Mrs. Peckstein. He was born at Dresden, Saxony, Germany, in 1866, coming to the United States in 1889 and residing in Wisconsin five years before coming to Anaheim. He married Anna Gebert in 1895. Four children survive the union, Otto of Twin Oaks, Ernest of Kingston, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna Henninger of San Marcos, and Mrs. Helen Osland, of Santa Barbara. While near Anaheim, Mr. Peckstein was a prominent sugar beet grower. He moved to Twin Oaks in 1909, and took an active part in the development of the Vista Irrigation district, where the Peckstein dam stands as a monument to his work. In 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Peckstein enjoyed a five-month trip to their child's local study Thankful; EXTRA VACATION Not only did elementary school students feast on Thanksgiving, but they have Friday, Saturday day to recuperate from excesses. Officials of the two schools announced early this week students would have an long week-end, due to the Being a national holiday "closed, shop" and went on big birds and all the While no official figures it is estimated that 1,000 keys gave up their lives in Anaheim. City’s Incomprehensible To Anaheim, long noted for financial standing reflect that its bonds sell at a most community bond market, established accomplishment during months, according to fight to the city council Tuesday. Total receipts, exclude from May 1 to October 3 were $133,093.19, while dents, exclusive of bonds and interest, was $133,412.88 shy of exact balance. Officials reflected upon the city is practically more than half of the 90 or 54 cents, goes solely depletion and interest — over which administration has no control a compulsion to raise amounts needed to retire Compared with the budget April 1, the city’s normal taxes was 48.78 per its expenditures were 47.78. "Anaheim enjoys an unfinished status." Council Sheridan states. "It is dinary for a city to rent budget nowadays, and not extraordinary when its not including taxes, praises its normal expenditures condition has won us those cognizant of the fact California." When repeal is effective, there will be three classifications of wet or dry states — 21 states without state-wide prohibition of any kind, the 16 states with state prohibition laws and the 11 states with constitutional prohibition amendments. These are shown in the accompanying map. The state conventions of the thirty-fourth, fifth and sixth states are called for moon of December fifth, and repeal will become effective as soon as their votes have been cast. But since these three states, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Utah are in three different time belts—Eastern, Central and Mountain—the vote of Utah will be the decisive one at noon, Mountain Time, 2 o'clock Eastern time, or very shortly thereafter. In the 16 states with state prohibition laws, liquor sales will become possible only by the act of their legislatures repealing or modifying the existing statutes, whereas in the 11 states with constitutional prohibition, their constitutional provisions must be repealed before they can become wet. The federal government will have certain prohibition responsibilities even after the twenty-first amendment becomes effective for the amendment prohibits the transportation or importation of liquor into dry states, territories and possessions. Eleven of the wet states have new liquor control laws, five will return to pre-prohibition laws unless new ones are adopted and at least three have commissions preparing new control laws. Efforts to prevent the return of old-time saloon, to break up the alliance of the liquor interest with corrupt politics, to eliminate the bootleger and the speakeasy and to keep the liquor industry from growing so strong as to be a social menace have occupied the attention of the liquor control law commission throughout the country. before coming to Anaheim. He married Anna Gebert in 1895. Four children survive the union. Otto of Twin Oaks, Ernest of Kingston, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna Henninger of San Marcos, and Mrs. Helen Osland, of Santa Barbara. While near Anaheim, Mr. Peckstein was a prominent sugar beet grower. He moved to Twin Oaks in 1909, and took an active part in the development of the Vista Irrigation district, where the Peckstein dam stands as a monument to his work. In 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Peckstein enjoyed a five-month trip to their childhood homes in Germany. Delay Action Upon Building Regulation Action on adoption of a county building ordinance was delayed one week when the matter was presented to the board of supervisors Tuesday. The county planning commission recommended an indefinite postponement pending adoption of the proposed new state building code. Action was held over, however, because of a desire to adopt a temporary zoning ordinance to apply to the building code. Proof of the PUDDING — is in the eating We are glad of and flattered by the loyalty of Gazette subscribers. We are honored by many prominent Orange county citizens who have been readers for 25 years—some for more than 50 years. Eleven of the wet states have new liquor control laws, five will return to pre-prohibition laws unless new ones are adopted and at least three have commissions preparing new control laws. Efforts to prevent the return of the old-time saloon, to break up the alliance of the liquor interest with corrupt politics, to eliminate the bootlegger and the speakeasy and to keep the liquor industry from growing so strong as to be a social menace have occupied the attention of the liquor control law commissions throughout the country. California is one of the first states to prepare for actual repeal. At the general November elections in 1932 the state not only repealed the Wright act, supplementary enforcement law to the Volstead act, but it passed proposition No. 2, a state control plan leaving up to the legislature and the board of equalization entire say in licensing, taxing and control of liquor within the state. This law forbids serving of anything but naturally fermented beverages (thus eliminating fortified wines and all hard liquors) at any public place. Such liquor must be sold in original, unopened packages for consumption in the home. Because certain officials fear bootlegging will continue if the present stringent hard-liquor law is enforced, Governor James Rolph has indicated a desire to call a special session of the legislature to liberalize the law, to permit hotels and cafes to serve cocktails. Masons Will Elect Officers On Friday Master E. R. Deering announced this week that Anaheim Masonic lodge will elect officers Friday night. Installation will be early in January. Present officers of the lodge, in addition to Mr. Deering, are: Adolph Wiglash, senior warden; A. B. Cross, junior warden; H. H. Hansen, treasurer; Hugo Schulz, secretary; A. P. M. Brown, senior deacon; A. S. Osborn, junior deacon; Asa Squier, chaplain; A. H. Shipkey, marshal; E. E. Hedrick, senior steward; J. H. Beeson, junior steward; J. H. Whittaker, organist; and J. W. Enearl, tyler. City Officials Aqueduct "You cannot get any information of what Boulder tremendously important bring Colorado river water California actually made an inspection trip project and get a visual gigantic possibilities," said man Leo J. Sheridan un Monday night from a third Councilman Sheridan Charles Mann, Councilman F. A. Yungbluth and M Jr., Constable Ed Maria Inspector R. Nyboe, ww Engineer O. E. Steward rector of the metropolitan trict which is financing ing the aqueduct. The party left Anaheim morning, arriving at 12 hours later, going thence. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOV. 30, 1933 COUNCIL OKEHS THREE PROJECTS IN CWA PROGRAM 40 Men Start Work Wednesday On Old RFC Plan: Expect 227 to Work Within Week Approval of three distinct improvement projects for Anaheim and employment of most of the 227 men allotted to Anaheim under the federal civil works administration is expected within one week. City councilmen Tuesday evening approved three projects: First, an elaborate sewer extension to provide for future needs of Anaheim, at an estimated cost of $30,000; secondly, installation of curbing along city park paths, cost $4,800; and thirdly, laying of decomposed granite surface along the dyke at Santa Ana river, cost $1,000. These three projects immediately were submitted to the county CWA committee in Santa Ana, of which Anaheim's Oscar W. Heyling is a member, and then rushed to Sacramento for approval of the state civil works committee, which has full authority to authorize expenditures without consultation with Washington. Since the federal officials are applying pressure to get 4 million men to work with expenditure of 400 millions of dollars during the winter months, the state committee is expected to act quickly. Uncle Sam has notified cities and states that the CWA program must be underway by December 15. Anaheim's major LOCAL STUDENTS THANKFUL; GIVEN EXTRA VACATION Not only did elementary and high school students feast on turkey on Thanksgiving, but they are thankful they have Friday, Saturday and Sunday. LOCAL STUDENTS THANKFUL; GIVEN EXTRA VACATION Not only did elementary and high school students feast on turkey on Thanksgiving, but they are thankful they have Friday, Saturday and Sunday to recuperate from gastronomic excesses. Officials of the two school systems announced early this week that the students would have an exceptionally long week-end, due to the holidays. Being a national holiday, Anaheim "closed, shop" and went home to feast on big birds and all their trimmings. While no official figures are available, it is estimated that 1,000 or more turkeys gave up their lives for the cause in Anaheim. City’s Income Is Equal To Out-Go Anaheim, long noted for its excellent financial standing reflected in the fact that its bonds sell at a premium when most community bonds are a drug on the market, established another major accomplishment during the last six months, according to figures submitted to the city council Tuesday evening. Total receipts, exclusive of taxes, from May 1 to October 31 of this year, were $133,093.19, while total disbursements, exclusive of bond redemption and interest, was $133,212.07, or just $120.88 shy of exact balance. Officials reflected upon the fact that the city is practically self-supporting. More than half of the 90-cent tax rate, or 54 cents, goes solely for bond redemption and interest — on about $590,000 of bonds voted a decade or more ago, and over which the present city administration has no control excepting a compulsion to raise by taxation the amounts needed to retire the bonds. Compared with the budget adopted on April 1, the city's normal income, aside from taxes, was 48.78 per cent, while its expenditures were 47.63 per cent. "Anaheim enjoys an unusually strong financial status," Councilman Leo J. Sheridan states. "It is out of the ordinary for a city to remain within its budget nowadays, and especially is it extraordinary when its normal income, not including taxes, practically equals its normal expenditures. This healthy condition has won us high praise by those cognizant of the facts throughout California." It's too late now for Thanksgiving turkey in ax grinding. This 35-pound bird eyed something akin to skepticism. Anyway, we're thankful that fundamentals of life are resuming their rightful place though our economic situation forced many of the big birds that have a thankless and precarious holidays. Gun Clubs To Quit Wasting of Water Conviction Under County Ordinance Upheld by California Supreme Court This Week The beginning of the end for gun clubs in Orange county, insofar as they depend upon trapping underground supplies of water to form ponds to attract ducks is concerned, was seen this week when the state supreme court upheld conviction of officers of the West Shore Rod and Gun club in Justice Chris Pann's court at Huntington Beach last February. They were arrested and convicted for violation of the county ordinance against wasting water. Now that conviction is sustained by the highest court in the state, hastened by appeal under habeas corpus proceedings, Orange county officials are planning immediate action against a dozen similar clubs in the county. In the past the gun clubs have been successful in their fight against Orange county farmers, contending that by letting the water flood over the land en route to the ocean it benefitted agriculture. Conviction could not be obtained under state law forbidding waste water; former ordinances all developed weaknesses in court, but the ordinance drawn last year covers waste water in such a way that it prevents gun clubs from pumping underground reserves. Farmers on the west side of the county for about a quarter of a century have fought the gun clubs on this issue. The clubs drilled artisan wells, which flowed freely the year round, the water going directly to the ocean. Farmers claimed this wasted water; gun club officials held it benefited the lands. Farmers argued that such draining of water resources threatened the agricultural welfare of the county and succeeded in getting the board of supervisors to pass successive ordinances till one finally has proved effective. City Officials Praise Boulder Dam and Aqueduct On Return From 3-Day Trip "You cannot get any adequate realization of what Boulder dam and the tremendously important aqueduct to bring Colorado river water to Southern California actually means till you have made an inspection trip of the whole project and get a visual picture of its gigantic possibilities," stated Councilman Leo J. Sheridan upon his return Monday night from a three-day journey, Councilman Sheridan with Mayor Charles Mann, Councilmen John Cook, F. A. Yungbluth and M. W. Martenet Jr., Constable Ed Marian and Building Inspector R. Nyboe, were guests of Engineer O. E. Steward, who is a director of the metropolitan water district, which is financing and constructing the aqueduct. The party left Anaheim Saturday morning, arriving at Las Vegas six hours later, going thence to Boulder City and Boulder dam. Construction at the dam rises about 95 feet above water, it is destined to rise more than 700 feet above the present river level. The dam will back water up the giant gorge for many miles, forming a tremendous lake which is calculated to provide a three-fold measure of flood control, conservation of water, and source of water power. The party motored to Needles, then to the Parker dam site where water will be taken out of the river for the aqueduct and pumped over hills and desert and valleys to the 13 member cities in Southern California, in which Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana are included. Members of the party marveled at the rapid work in tunnels, were awed by the size of the tremendous aqueduct project, which is nearly three times as large as the actual construction of Boulder dam itself. Farmers on the west side of the county for about a quarter of a century have fought the gun clubs on this issue. The clubs drilled artisan wells, which flowed freely the year round, the water going directly to the ocean. Farmers claimed this wasted water; gun club officials held it benefitted the lands. Farmers argued that such draining of water resources threatened the agricultural welfare of the county and succeeded in getting the board of supervisors to pass successive ordinances till one finally has proved effective. Taxes Delinquent After December 5 Tax Collector J. C. Lamb warned taxpayers of Orange county this week that taxes become delinquent after 5 o'clock Tuesday, December 5. "I advise taxpayers not to wait till the last minute to make their payments, because the rush this year will be greater than ever before, and indications point to many still standing in line when the law forces us to add penalties. As it is, there will be considerable congestion during these last few days. "Our lobby small. Deputies will be on hand to take care of our people, but only a certain number can get into the office. Lines form outside, sometimes extending along the steps into the street. The time of standing in line can be shortened if bills are in hand and check written at home. If payment is in cash, the exact change also helps. "We ask those who pay by mail to kindly inspect their bill thoroughly. Be sure the check is for the proper amount and signed. We receive many unsigned checks and being unbankable, must be returned. Often the delinquency date comes and goes while the check is in transit. Furthermore, all remittances must be made in time to reach this office before taxes are delinquent. We cannot credit an account with payment as of December 5 when the check doesn't arrive until December 6 or 7." There will be no moratorium this year. Taxes will become delinquent on the fifth of December and after that date the law compels us to add eight per cent to the unpaid first instalment." 2 PROPOSITIONS ON HIGH SCHOOL REBUILDING JOB Voters May Pass On Total of $274,482 of Bonds As Early As December 18 Residents of Anaheim union high school district may go to the polls as early as December 18 to vote on two propositions on the high school's reconstruction problem. This was indicated at the four-hour meeting of the committee of 16, which gathered Monday night to go over the problems. The propositions may involve: First, a bond issue for $124,482 for the purpose of repairing present high school buildings and the salvaging classrooms of the condemned auditorium; and secondly, a bond issue for $150,000 for the purpose of building a new auditorium seating 1600. Total cost under the two plans would be $274,482. The committee is composed of two members from each of the following elementary school districts: Anaheim, Magnolia, Cypress, and Katella, and members of the high school board. A sharp difference of opinion arose over the proposed bond issues, as well as over the suggestion that the vote be delayed until such a time as the elementary schools receive reports from state inspectors, the idea being to include all such repair bond issues upon one ballot. Elementary School Trustees 50,000 Attend Big Evangelist Series Gipsy Smith Ends Three-Week Campaign With Thanks of Hundreds; To Riverside When Evangelist Gipsy Smith departed Anaheim this week for Riverside he took with him the written thanks of the general chairman of the evangelistic committee, the personal thanks of hundreds of persons who crowded around him at the close of his three-week campaign in this city, and the record of having kept the temporary tabernacle filled almost to capacity for every service. Officials state total attendance at the 23 services exceeded 50,000. Th noted evangelist closed his drive in this community with the song "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." His closing sermon was based on Acts 16:25, and dealt with the occasion when Paul and Silas were trapped in a jail shaken down by an earthquake. The frightened paler threatened suicide, but Paul stayed him with "believe in the Lord Jesus and thou shalt be saved." Rev. Harker offered the following thanks to the evangelist for his services here: "Gipsy: We prayed for your coming. We thank God that you came. Philip, the evangelist, went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ unto them, and great joy came to that city. You came across the ocean, and across a continent to the shores of the sundown sea, and you have preached Christ unto us, and there is great joy in the city of Anaheim. Your presence has been a benediction to us, and the sweet memory of your helpfulness will abide with us forever. You have seen the sorrow of the world, you have heard the sob of the world, and you have had a heart broken because of the sin of the world, and you" A sharp difference of opinion arose over the proposed bond issues, as well as over the suggestion that the vote be delayed until such a time as the elementary schools receive reports from state inspectors, the idea being to include all such repair bond issues upon one ballot. Elementary School Trustees Frank Gibbs and Leonard Evans felt that the two school systems, elementary and high, dove-tailed, and wanted the high school election to be postponed till such time as a state survey would determine the needs of the school district, when the two might be voted upon at the same time. Principal J. A. Clayes of the high school explained the secondary institution had made its survey, and that it was known high school buildings were dangerous. He contended that an immediate election is needed, in order to free trustees of responsibility of accidents in case of another earthquake. School Architect T. C. Kistner was called upon to outline in detail just how the present buildings of the high school are unsafe. He said the state law would prevent construction of cheap or temporary buildings as had been suggested, whereupon Mr. Evans argued that nothing should be done till the state laws were altered. The committee was informed that the state public works department had approved the board's request for the $274,482, as had the federal public works committee in Los Angeles. The application now is awaiting action in Washington, D.C. This plan would provide an outright gift of approximately $70,000 to the district, with the federal government loaning the balance to the school district. Provisions of the federal law, however, prohibit construction of anything less costly or on a smaller scale than the buildings replaced. Principal Clayes announced that a tax of $0.514 on each $100 of assessed valuation would provide the principle payments of $4,000 and interest payments of $4,500. Present upkeep of the plant amounts to $7,200 annually. Elementary School Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer argued that the state law holding school boards responsible was unfair, and that it should be changed. He also contended that when the people vote on the bonds, the people themselves assume the responsibility for accidents in the schools, thus laying themselves open to libel suits. This feature also should be eliminated from present laws, he said. Details of Harbor Project Explained Harry Welch and Tom Pickerill, rep- Details of Harbor Project Explained Harry Welch and Tom Pickerill, representatives of the Orange County Harbor association, Tuesday noon told Anaheim Kiwanians details of the proposed harbor development and how the federal government will invest approximately three dollars for every one the people of this county vote for the project on December 19. The Kiwanis club will not hold a noon luncheon at the Elks clubhouse next Tuesday, instead will attend with their ladies the annual turkey dinner Tuesday evening. Leo Friis Talks On Anaheim Records Deputy District Attorney Leo J. Friis of Anaheim will address the Friday evening meeting of the Orange County Historical Society, at Bowers Memorial Museum in Santa Ana, on "Early City Records of Anaheim," according to announcements this week by Secretary S. M. Davis. Mr. Davis himself will talk on "The History of Dana's Point." INVESTIGATES THEFT Captain Marcus Andrade Monday investigated the reported theft of some money, a chain and locket from a truck at the home of Catalina Ariara of 320 Swan street. sible was unfair, and that it should be changed. He also contended that when the people vote on the bonds, the people themselves assume the responsibility for accidents in the schools, thus laying themselves open to libel suits. This feature also should be eliminated from present laws, he said.