anaheim-gazette 1934-01-11

Old Story About Crime Not Paying Is Illustrated In County During Year '33 Most Popular Part of Record—To Everybody But Criminal—Is That Convictions Increased; Crmies Against Property, With Burglary Leading, Come First In Number The old story that crime doesn't pay was illustrated and proven with figures in Orange county during 1933. Most popular thing — to everybody but the criminal — about crime in the county was the increased number of convictions. Persons who like law enforcement for the protection it affords them may look with pride on the record of both the sheriff's office and the district attorney's office. A. Joost Estate Is Filed For Probate Mrs. Alvina Joost of Anaheim Wednesday filed in superior court a petition to probate the will of August Joost, who left personal property valued at $39,000 and real estate valued at $3,000, when he died December 9. The entire estate of $42,000 is left to the widow, the will expressing a belief that she would make "suitable and adequate provision" for sons and daughters of the couple. Fox Anaheim 235 W. Center St. Phone 3602 Sun. & Mon. Jan. 14-15 Sunday Continuous from 2:30 “SON OF KONG” with Robert Armstrong - Helen Mack Tues. & Wed. Jan. 16-17 KAY FRANCIS in “THE HOUSE ON” Out of a total of 228 felony complaints filed in the court during the year, only 11 were pending when 1934 was born; there were 186 convictions, 11 were dismissed, 10 were acquitted and two were certified to juvenile court. One jumped bail and has not been apprehended. Out of the 186 convictions, 162 applied for probation, according to Mrs. Nora Allen, county probation officer. Of these, 97 were granted probation, but only 42 received it without some form of punishment. One was forced to pay a fine, and 54 were sent to jail for various terms as conditions of probation. Crimes against property represented the bulk of the cases in court, there being 101 such cases out of the 228 total. There were 73 crimes against the person; 41 against public health and safety, and five against public justice. In the first category were: Burglary 51, grand theft 29, robbery 17, bogus checks 14, forgery 2, petty theft 2, operating automobile without owners' consent 2, receiving stolen property 1. Crimes against the person included: Non-support 19, various forms of assault 11, statutory offenses 10, contributing to the delinquency of minors 9, murder 3, slander 2, manslaughter 1, bigamy 1. Crimes against public safety included: driving while under the influence of liquor 22, manslaughter (by automobile) 4, failure to render aid after accidents 5, possession of firearms three-fourths of the district area. Civil record cording to stale Clerk J. M. B suits were filmed 563 probate county board through the L county board year. OLD DA RETURN FAVOR Dan Cupid haunts at Saul Increasing county seat maker is get by year. Take 1933, Clerk J. M., that on the worked overt licenses, bring the year to 4 of three and one of the 3 year, and break the largest link with the exe before the "into effect. During the time we were 327 liable to the 350 I according to largest mounting issued. In 1926, the licenses issued reaul there In 1927, the came effective 4587, and in the lowest to second lower couples took Sunday Continuous from 2:30 "SON OF KONG" with Robert Armstrong - Helen Mack Tues. & Wed. Jan. 16-17 KAY FRANCIS in "The HOUSE ON 56th STREET" Thurs., Fri., Sat. Jan. 18-19-20 2 - FEATURE ATTRACTIONS - 2 ZANE GREY'S "The LAST ROUND-UP" — AND — "CHANCE AT HEAVEN" with Joel McCrea - Ginger Rogers Nightly 7 & 9—Admission 25c-35c Burglary, with 51, grand theft, with 29, and driving while under the influence of liquor, with 22, were the "big three" of crime during 1933. The year's record shows an increase in the enforcement work of the district attorney's office over other years, 1932 recording only 159 convictions and seven acquittals in superior court. This year there were 189 convictions and ten acquittals. The year's record likewise spelled increased work of the sheriff's office, which was estimated to have brought Buy regular FLORSHEIM SHOES at Special SALE PRICES • Every pair is from regular Florsheim stock . . . no "sale substitutes"...no exaggerated claims . . . Sale-savings are real common sense savings. F. A. Yungbluth 145 West Center Street "The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx" ANAHEIM GAZETTE OLD DAN CUPID RETURNS TO HIS FAVORITE HAUNT Dan Cupid is returning to his old haunts at Santa Ana. Increasing marriage licenses from the county seat indicate the Old Matchmaker is getting more proficient year by year. Take 1933, for instance. County Clerk J. M. Backs was kept so busy that on the last day of the year he worked overtime filling in 30 marriage licenses, bringing the total number for the year to 4786. This was an increase of three and one-third couples for every one of the 365 days over the previous year, and brought the total number to the largest issued in a twelvemonth with the exception of 1926, the year before the "gin marriage" law went into effect. During the month of December there were 327 licenses issued as compared to the 350 issued in November, June, according to Backs' figures, was the largest month for licenses with 431 being issued. In 1926, the biggest year for marriage licenses issued through this county bureau, there were 5026 licenses issued. In 1927, the year the three-day law became effective, the number dropped to 4587, and in the 1928 total was 3548, the lowest total on Backs' books. The second lowest was in 1932 when 3588 couples took out licenses. In addition to closing one of the largest years in the county history Saturday revealed a new record for the three-fourths of the felony cases before the district attorney for prosecution. Civil records of superior court, according to statistics released by County Clerk J. M. Backs, show that 1113 civil suits were filed during the year, and 563 probate matters. There were 29,439 county demand warrants passed through the hands of the clerk and the county board of supervisors during the year. WASHINGTON: . . . These two wives of former Presidents of the United States, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, left, and Mrs. William Howard Taft, right, still remain active in national affairs, shown above as they attended a meeting of the National Volunteer Service Committee of the American Red Cross. Salvation Army In Semi-annual Report Salvation Army Committeemen P. H. Krick, W. A. Dolan, F. A. Yungbluth, James E. Bouldin and O. H. Renner Monday afternoon heard the semi-annual report at a meeting held at the Anaheim First National Bank building. Total income for the past year was $1477.57, of which $456.55 was obtained from the city for meals served translants from December through March; $143.37 from Christmas solicitations; $41.42 from 1932 Home Service funds, the remainder being donations and collections. Expenses for the year were $495.47 in cash for relief of families and translents, while a total value of $3,924.43 was set in wearing apparel, furniture, bedding and foodstuffs given to the organization. At Christmas the organization distributed 13 baskets to the needy, and distributed 168 toys. Nine families were fed at headquarters on Christmas. The Army served 7095 meals and provided 3412 beds to care for 3121 men in the past year. Dr. Karl S. Knopf Tells About Bill Ebell Club to Dine Husbands Feb. 5; Formal Dance To Be THeld February 16 "The Bible as Literature" wascussed by Dr. Karl S. Knopf, head of the school of religion of the University of Southern California, at the meet of the Anaheim Ebell club Monday ternoon, held at the Knights of Pyhall. Mrs. Walter Ross, president, sided. Preceding Dr. Knopf's address Mrs. H. A. Johnston talked on "We of the Bible," telling the influence wielded by those women in the following Christ. Members of the club decided to entertain their husbands and friends with dinner and program on February 5stead of holding their regular after meeting. Mrs. Charles H. Manchairman of the event, while Mr In 1926, the biggest year for marriage licenses issued through this county bureau, there were 5026 licenses issued. In 1927, the year the three day law became effective, the number dropped to 4587, and in the 1928 total was 3548, the lowest total on Backs' books. The second lowest was in 1932 when 3588 couples took out licenses. In addition to closing one of the largest years in the county history Saturday revealed a new record for the bureau. There were 30 applications for licenses on which the license could be issued Saturday and every one was secured before the closing of office at noon. Impressive Rites Observe 12th Night A capacity congregation took part in the Feast of Light services held at St. Michael's Episcopal church Sunday evening, with Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, officiating. The church was appropriately decorated with cedar and fir boughs and candles, with an impressive star hanging above the altar. Ed Howell, Edward Golf and Gerald portrayed the wisemen. RANCHER FACES SUIT C. W. Lipscome, Bolsa rancher, Tuesday was made defendant in superior court to a suit by L. Pearl Sage asking $25,685 damages for injuries received October 25 when she was struck by the rancher's car at Garden Grove road. REPORTS ON LIBRARY Librarian Elizabeth Calnon reported to the city council Tuesday evening that expenses for December were $1228.45 leaving a January 2 balance of $4095.58. SETS WAGE SCALE Wage scale for employees to be hired on the electrical system improvements for the city was set by resolution at the city council meeting Tuesday evening. REPORTS BUILDING FEES Fees of $45.90 were collected in December and $1187.40 for the year of 1933 by the building department, Inspector R. Nyboe reported to the city council Tuesday evening. Paxton-Brougher Rites Saturday Miss Florence Paxton, attractive daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Paxton of 122 South Walnut street, was married to Ralph Brougher, son of Mrs. Carrie Brougher of South Brookhurst road, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Ray C. Harker. Only members of the two immediate families were present. The Harker home was profusely decorated with bright flowers. Mrs. Kenneth Knox of Costa Mesa was matron of honor, and was the only attendant to the bride. After the wedding party went to a reception held at the home of the bride's mother, where the newlyweds and Mrs. Paxton received. The young couple motored to San Diego for a brief honeymoon, returning Wednesday and now are at home at 833-A South Claudina street. Local Girls Honor 2 Sorority Sisters A delightful bridge-luncheon, honoring Miss Betty Jones and Miss Lorraine Naegle of Delta Gamma at University of Southern California was held at the country home of Misses Grace and Helen Houck in Anaheim. Guests included many alumnae of D. G. With the schedule of classes and lectures, again in full swing, college girls at the University of Southern California are re-living in retrospect many delightful occasions and functions, and especially jolly visits with families and home-town friends, during the late holiday season. Mrs. Vera Wettlin Named Postmaster Mrs. Vera Wettlin of Orange Tuesday received her appointment as active postmaster at Orange. The temporary funds, the remainder being donations and collections. Expenses for the year were $495.47 in cash for relief of families and transients, while a total value of $3,924.43 was set in wearing apparel, furniture, bedding and foodstuffs given to the organization. At Christmas the organization distributed 13 baskets to the needy, and distributed 168 toys. Nine families were fed at headquarters on Christmas. The Army served 7095 meals and provided 3412 beds to care for 3121 men in the past year. St. Michael Parish Holds Annual Meeting Bishop Bertrand Stevens and Bishop Suffragan Gooden attended the annual parish meeting of the St. Michaels Episcopal church Wednesday evening when the following five members ejected vestrymen for two-year term Everett Parks, Ed Howell, T. K. Smith, Mr. Naffzinger and O. Daniels. Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, heads of various church organizations made their annual reports. The vault will choose senior and junior wardens for the next regular meeting. Miss Nevin Marries Mr. Fred McAleen Miss June Nevin, daughter of Mr. REPORTS BUILDING FEES Fees of $45.90 were collected in December and $118.70 for the year of 1933 by the building department, Inspector R. Nyboe reported to the city council Tuesday evening. Oh Hush Up! Do you feel like swearing at your old set when it ruins your favorite program? Then hurry down to your dealer's, and get the good news about low prices and easy terms on 1934 models. Southern California Edison Company Ltd. Mrs. Vera Wettlin Named Postmaster Mrs. Vera Wettlin of Orange Tuesday received her appointment as active postmaster at Orange. The temporary appointment was made by Postmaster General Farley at Washington, D.C., with President Roosevelt scheduled to appoint following a civil service examination or inquiry, with confirmation by the senate. She succeeds W. O. Hart, co-publisher of the Orange Daily News, who has held the post for 12 years. LICENSES BOOST REVENUE License Collector James S. Bouldin received $155.50 from new licenses in December, with the beverage tax bringing in $53.86 and penalties $9.55, he reported to the city council this week. W-A-N-T A-D-S RATE: Five cents the line (count five words to the line) for each insertion. Phone 2414 for want ads that bring results. WOOD FOR SALE Dry Eucalyptus wood for sale. 621 E. Dickel St. 12-7-81 PAINTING & PAPERHANGING Painting, and paper hanging, J. E. Saylor 131 W. Chartres, Phone 2761. PIANOS FOR SALE 100 PIANOS to choose from; Knabe, Bechstein, Steinway, Chickering, Klimball, etc.; new and used, $35 and up, DANZ, Anaheim. $10 FREE! Send name of friend who wants piano and get $10 Free when we sell. DANZ, Anaheim. Miss Nevin Marries Mr. Fred McAleen Miss June Nevin, daughter of Mrs. C. A. Nevin of 815 South Depha street, was married to McAleese, son of Mr. and Mrs. McAleese of 543 North Newlin st. Whittier, at a single ring ceremony read in St. Boniface, Catholic church Monday morning at 7 o'clock, with Brown officiating. A delightful wedding breakfast served members of the wedding party at the home of the bride's parents,lowing which the newlyweds depart for northern California for a w honeymoon.* On their return they be at home to their friends in Montebello Park home. The bride is well known in Annal being graduated from local school. Honor Fred Hess On 73rd Birthday Fred Hess was honored on the occasion of his 73rd birthday by a farewell dinner given by his daughter, Mr. C. Hein of 925 West Center street, day afternoon. Holiday colors feature the decorations. Among those present were Mrs. Fred Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Edwingert, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elder and children Bobby and Freddie Canoga Park, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon of Glendale, Mr. and Albert Hess and daughter Beverly Garden Grove, Mr. and Mrs. G Walter, Mrs. Ben Goode of Arriba Iowa; Joe Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Hein and their family. P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L-S Miss Ellzabeth Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Walker, who has been spending the holiday vacation with her parents returned on Monday to Tempe, Arizona, where she is attending the normal school. Miss Walker will graduate in June. Kenneth Goodale of Anaheim was best man at the wedding of Harold C. West of Fullerton at the Little Church of the Flowers in Glendale on Saturday. Costs no more for quality at Anaheim Cleaners and Dyers, 308 East Center street. Phone 4416. Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnston of 1491 South Los Angeles street were recent Anaheim guests at a birthday party honoring Mrs. C. C. Violett at the latter's home in Garden Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Carl William Mohr of 521 West Chestnut street received numberless congratulations this week upon the arrival of a daughter, named Merry Carroll, at the Anaheim Sanitarium early Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Page Vincent, formerly of 866 South Philadelphia street, Sunday moved to their new home at Balboa. Steaks and chops at the Plekwick. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wedel of 615 South Clementine street will leave during the first part of the week for their home at Wasco, California, where they will stay till September, returning at that time to Anaheim. Miss Dorothy Winters, accomplished pianist and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Winters of Magnolia road, received many congratulations this week on her splendid performance at a musical presented Sunday in Los Angeles. Marlene Ruth is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Fox of 112 North Olive street for their new NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ANAHEIM UNION WATER COMPANY Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company will be held at the office of the Company at Anaheim, Orange County, California, on the 27th day of January, 1934, at the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, for the purpose of electing Directors to serve for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. L. J. SHERIDAN, Secy. ORDINANCE NO. 582 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING SECTION 29 OF ORDINANCE NO. 573 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SYSTEM FOR THE ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF CITY TAXES FOR THE CITY OF ANAHEIM." THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Section 29 of Ordinance No. 573 of the City of Anaheim, entitled, "An Ordinance Providing a System for the Assessment, Levy and Collection of City Taxes for the City of Anaheim," be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 29. On the fifth day of December of each year at five o'clock P.M., all taxes then unpaid, except the last installment of real property taxes, are delinquent, and thereafter the tax collector must collect, for the use of the city, an additional eight per cent (8%) penalty thereon; provided that Held at the Knights of Pythias. Walter Ross, president, preceding Dr. Knopf's address, Johnston talked on "Women Bible," telling the influence by those women in the ages Christ. Sons of the club decided to enter husbands and friends with a program on February 5, including their regular afternoon Mrs. Charles H. Mann is of the event, while Mrs. C. Poor is chairman of the enter-program. The club set Feb-mentative date for a formal point to the Bible as a piece of literature filled with poetry, philosophy, oratory and tales. The Bible has become a document many people are against reading it, he said as conditions that have called it out of many educators. Its doctrine of equality influenced the development western hemisphere, he pointed. He have missed reading the Bible cure," he said, "you have miss-ting it. It is a literature that has great ideas, deep philosophy, stories and thrilling odes and the prophets." A comparison between pres-political and economic condition of the time of the Hebrews when were built on military despotism, "I don't have to be so know that when either our ancient nations try to build one they are doomed to failure." HAEL PARISH HOLDS ANNUAL MEET Bertrand Stevens and Bishop Gooden attended the annual meeting of the St. Michael's church Wednesday evening, following five members were窑rymen for two-year terms; Parks, Ed Howell, T. K. M. Mr. Naffzinger and Clyde Howard Dow, rector, and various church organizations for annual reports. The vestry the senior and junior wardens at regular meeting. Nevin Marries Mr. Fred McAleese Nevin, daughter of Mr. and Miss Dorothy Winters, accomplished pianist and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Winters of Magnolia road, received many congratulations this week on her splendid performance at musical presented Sunday in Los Angeles. Marlene Ruth is the name chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Fox of 112 North Olive street for their new daughter, who arrived at the Anaheim Sanitarium January 4. Anaheim Flower Shop. Phone 3224, Mrs. E. A. Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. George M. McMahon of 1229 Lincoln avenue received congratulations upon the arrival Monday morning at the Anaheim Sanitarium of a daughter. Dr. C. O. Patterson of Anaheim Sunday evening was soloist at the candle light vesper services of the Corona church. Warren Ashleigh, formerly choir master of the White Temple, is in charge of musical presentations at the Corona Congregational church. Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Chapman congratulated them this week upon the arrival Saturday morning of a daughter. Dutch Plate, Beer at the Pickwick. Marriage of Miss Mary Troutman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Troutman of 122 Kroeger street, to Leo Ott, son of Mrs. Lulu Scott of this city, was announced as a surprise feature of a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Troutman of 321 North Emily street Sunday. The marriage was an event of the previous Wednesday at a River-side church. The dinner also honored J. L. Troutman and daughter, Mrs. Wayne Harris, and Elroy Fancher, Iowa visitors. Ray Reafsnyder Is President of 20-30 Ray Reafsnyder was installed as president by members of the 20-30 club at their meeting Monday night at the Marigold cafe. Victor Fleming took office as vice president; Charles Bush as secretary, and Johnny Cupp as sergeant at arms. Eighteen members will attend the rally to be held at Barstow on January 16. SECTION 29. On the fifth day of December of each year at five o'clock P.M., all taxes then unpaid, except the last installment of real property taxes, are delinquent, and thereafter the tax collector must collect, for the use of the city, an additional eight per cent (5%) penalty thereon; provided, that if they be not paid before the twentieth day of April next succeeding, at five o'clock P.M., he shall collect an additional three per cent (3%) thereon. On the twentieth day of April of each year, at five o'clock P.M., all the unpaid portion of the remaining one-half of the taxes on real property is delinquent, and thereafter the Chief of Police must collect, for the use of the city, an additional three per cent (3%) thereon; provided, that the entire tax on any real property may be paid at the time the first installment, as above provided, is due and payable; and provided further, that the taxes on all personal property unsecured by real property shall be due and payable immediately after the assessment of said personal property is made; provided further, that upon delinquency in addition to the other charges, the Chief of Police shall charge fifty cents ($50) for each parcel of real property separately assessed and each assessment on personal property. SECTION 2: Whereas, this ordinance was made to conform to the State law with reference to penalties, and whereas the penalties have now accrued, and the City Council has determined that the public interest requires that this ordinance should take effect immediately upon its passage; it is therefore declared an emergency issue, to take effect immediately upon its publication, and the provisions thereof upon taking effect, shall be retroactive to the 5th day of December 1933. SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance, and cause the same to be published once in the Anaheim Gazette, a weekly newspaper printed and published in the City of Anaheim, and after such publication, this ordinance shall be in full force. The foregoing ordinance is signed and approved by me this 9th day of January 1934. CHAS.H. MANN, Mayor of the City of Anaheim. Ray Reafsnyder is President of 20-30 Communion services will be held on Sunday in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. The subject of the Lesson-Sermon is "Sacrament," and the Golden Text is from II Corinthians: "Let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth." One of the Bible selections in the Lesson-Sermon includes the verses from John: "Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes... Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord." A passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, states: A passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, states: "This spiritual meeting with our Lord in the dawn of a new light is the morning meal which Christian Scientists commemorate. They bow before Christ, Truth, to receive more of his reappearing and silently to commune with the divine Principle, Love."