anaheim-gazette 1934-02-01

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV THE ROOSEVELT ROSE First Quilt Named in Honor of a President Since Lincoln Revival of quilt-making by American women has been given by the quilt pictured above, which was designed by Ruth E. author of "Old Patchwork Quilts and The Women Who Made William H. Dutton Death Accidental Coroner and Police Agree In Opinions; Youth Killed As Shotgun Explodes Friends and relatives were shocked by the accidental death Wednesday afternoon of William H. Dutton, 22, whose body was found at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Ida F. Dutton of 727 North Claudina. The victim had been cleaning his shotgun. It was well oiled and cleaning implements were lying on the table but the body, with a gaping wound through the heart, was lying on the floor when discovered at 3:30 o'clock. Coroner Earl Abbey investigated the death, declaring it in his opinion accidental. No inquest will be held. Anaheim police investigated, likewise concluding death was accidental. The body was removed to Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors, awaiting funeral arrangements to be made late Thursday. Mr. Dutton was a member of a well known family of Anaheim. A partial list of survivors, besides his grandmother, is a brother, Jack, who has been working at H. C. Kler's on North Los Angeles street; and a father, E. C. Dutton, who recently was appointed to the federal land bank at Berkeley staff. Milk Ordinance Is Held Up By Board Expect H. H. Hale To Be Re-elected of Anaheim Union Water Co. as Auditor, Secretr Superintendent Make Reports; Hale Handles "Insignificant" Report. Since a quorum of 4,000 shares was not present, only re-organizes Monday; Annual Meeting. Holding the first annual meeting under new articles of incorporation this day But No Quorum Present As Auditor, Secretary Superintendent Make Reports; Hale Handles "Insignificant" Report. Mr. Hale first was elected president of the company in 1916 and has served continuously since holding the office previous to election of any present director of the board. He was named director in 1902, this year rounding out 32 years in that capacity, and 18 years as president. “There seems to be a certain group that has obtained the ear of some of the press and pictured us, the Anaheim Union Water company, as the giant octopus which is gobbling up all the water of the county.” President Hale said in giving an account of his stewardship to members present. In his characteristically pointed manner he put his finger on certain daily newspapers, pointing out that one of them in particular received its “erroneous information from quarters down Tustin way.” Los Angeles S Surfacing, regarding and pleated Wednesday evening traffic Thursday morning of commerce committee, W. L. Bigham and assis Highway Commissioner P Mayor Charles Mann, macher, O. H. Renner Easion met Thursday after nitely plan a celebration able to be held about February. The newly-paved street was partially open a week ago when the no road between La Palm was opened. The south strip, which has been feet and regraded so far. Milk Ordinance Is Held Up By Board Upon the request of Second District Supervisor John Mitchell, the board of supervisors Tuesday delayed action upon a proposed milk ordinance which was drawn for the purpose of preventing low quality milk from being dumped in this county from outside points. Most of the dairies of the county are located in Mitchell's district. He gave as his reason for delay that the ordinance submitted was different from the one he previously had studied, and he desired time to look over the new measure. The supervisors objected to a clause making the measure an emergency one because a "milk war is threatened." Dairymen presenting the ordinance said the clause was inserted by the district attorney's office. No room today for RIP VAN WINKLES We must be "on our toes" every minute to achieve success. Merchants find Gazette advertising a stepping stone to success. There seems to be a certain group that has obtained the ear of some of the press and pictured us, the Anaheim Union Water company, as the giant octopus which is gobbling up all the water of the county," President Hale said in giving an account of his stewardship to members present. In his characteristically pointed manner he put his finger on certain daily newspapers, pointing out that one of them in particular received its "erroneous information from quarters down Tustin way." "Just why the Anaheim Union and its officers should be held in such an odious light when the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation company has been equally guilty of preserving the water rights of Orange county is hard to understand. Perhaps the Anaheim Union is being used by certain members of the press as a scapegoat. I haven't hesitated to tell a certain editor that his constant insinuations are all wrong, and I can prove them wrong any time he will lay aside his prejudices long enough to study the water situation. But he continues to wear blinders. "We have been blamed for a lot of things. We were criticized for opposing the proposed dam at upper Prado. I want this idea to stand out clearly in the minds of our members. Everything we have done is to preserve the vested rights of our mutual company, and to bring to and keep water in the Santa Ana basin. We have the word of Chino basin engineers that they would be glad to have Orange county build that proposed dam, because it would provide that basin with water. We want that water in Orange county. "In criticizing the spreading of water in the upper cone of the Santa Ana, the critics have failed to understand that the Santa Ana river virtually is made up of two parts, the first being from the headwaters to Prado, or thereabouts, and the second part that portion which arises in Orange county. In the articles filed by the Water Conservation association 'way back in 1907, (Continued on page 6) STRESS IMPORTANCE OF VALENCIAS AS R. H. GILMAN HONORED DURING CEREMONY THURSDAY AT PLACENTIA 180 Producing Trees Still Stand Out of Original Grove Budded Over From Seedlings In 1880; Pioneer Valencia Grower Was Director of Old Cajon Canal Co., Active in Early History Importance of the valencia orange in citrus development of California and particularly of Orange county was recognized with the unveiling Thursday afternoon at the Placentia Fruit company's 110-acre grove of a bronze tablet honoring R.H. Gilman as the man who in 1880 budded over the first commercial valencia grove in California. Citrus leaders of the state, especially from the Income of M.O.D. House Nears Half Million for 1933 Anaheim Co-operative Orange Holds Annual Meet Tuesday; Acreage Increase Reported The year just closed brought fruit receipts of $437,177.13 to the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association, members of that organization were told Tuesday by H.W. Pierce, secretary-manager of this organization. The review of affairs for the year was given at the annual meeting, at noon, in the California Fruit Growers Exchange and Orange county areas, joined with Grace chapter 242, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and Manager S.W. McColloch of the original grove, for the ceremony. Mrs. Irma W. Laird, state president of the Native Daughters, accepted the 10-foot cement marker and tablet on behalf of the state, while Mrs. Erna Watts, president of Grace Parlor, unveiled the marker. Mr. Gilman became manager of the old Semitropic Fruit company's 110-acre ranch, when it was purchased in 1872. The property is located on Placentia avenue just north of Chapman avenue, and has been held intact, the company changing its name many years ago to the Placentia Fruit company, of which Mr. McColloch is now manager. Mr. Gilman, for many years retired and living at Redondo Beach, was pres- An women has been given impetus was designed by Ruth E. Finley, The Women Who Made Them", in so Mrs. Roosevelt was made at the Rosevelt Rose." Quoted quilt in an "all-over" raised co-relief patterns of Colonial Amer-time labor of "stuffing" or "pad-ident is a slot of magnificent color. were used for the flowers of the k sateen. The quilt is lined and Be Re-elected Head Water Co. as Board Day; Annual Meet Held 刊icles of Incorporation Last Sat-nt As Auditor, Secretary and; Hale Handles "Insinuations" Under new articles of incorporation, filed formia on January 17 and renewed last gathered at the Anaheim Union Water auditor's, secretary's and superintendent's was not present only recommendations Los Angeles Street Opened Thursday With North Los Angeles street resurfacing, regarding and paving completed Wednesday evening and open to traffic Thursday morning, the chamber of commerce committee, headed by Dr. W. L. Bigham and assisted by State Highway Commissioner Phil A. Stanton, Mayor Charles Mann, William Schumacher, O. H. Renner and Robert Easlon met Thursday afternoon to definitely plan a celebration program, probably to be held about the middle of February. The newly-paved and resurfaced street was partially opened to traffic a week ago when the north side of the road between La Palma and Spadra was opened. The south side of the strip, which has been widened to 80 feet, and regraded so as to eliminate Anaheim Co-operative Orange Holds Annual Meet Tuesday; Acreage Increase Reported The year just closed brought fruit receipts of $437,177.13 to the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association, members of that organization were told Tuesday by H. W. Pierce, secretary-manager of this organization. The review of affairs for the year was given at the annual meeting, at noon, in the White Temple Methodist Episcopal church, with J. A. Baker, president, the chairman. More than 300 growers and guests were present. Several talks on conditions generally in the citrus markets were made by C. P. Earley, general manager of the Mutual Orange Distributors; J. A. Steward, salesmanager; A. L. Chandler, manager the fertilizer department; H. L. Thomason, growers' service department, and by R. L. Knox, general manager of the Brogdex company. Reduced packing retains for the year, with heavy refunds, and a season marked with less withdrawals from the association are also features of the report by Pierce. The report in detail shows the effects of a generally difficult season caused by upset national economic conditions augmented locally by the extraordinary quantity of fruit which was badly wind-scarred and crystallized. "Withdrawals in the past season," the report states, "have been less than in any year under the present management; in fact, we have a small increase in acreage over the same date last year. "With a retain reduced at the beginning of the season by the board of directors, there have been some reductions in packing costs as compared with the packed box volume handled for the season, and we are refunding to our growers at the rate of 18 cents a box from the 1933 picking and operating fund." Total refunds for 1933 are $80,322.22, of which $22,268.51 represent the 1930 building fund, the report further states. Ton and Adams To Head Y. L. Citrus P. J. Ton, secretary, and A. A. Adams, house foreman, Thursday become joint managers of the Yorba Linda Citrus association. They were appointed by the board of directors several months ago to succeed C. A. Butler, who resign-ed unveiled the marker. Mr. Gilman became manager of the old Semitropic Fruit company's 110-acre ranch, when it was purchased in 1872. The property is located on Placentia avenue just north of Chapman avenue, and has been held intact, the company changing its name many years ago to the Placentia Fruit company, of which Mr. McColloch is now manager. Mr. Gilman, for many years retired and living at Redondo Beach, was present at the ceremony and expressed gratification at living to see his original judgment of valencias vindicated, and appreciation of the honors paid him by the state's acceptance of a marker denoting the place where he first budded over seedlings in 1880, ten years after the first navel tree was planted at Riverside. In the early years of valencia history in this county, the pioneer was active in agricultural affairs. His name appears as a director on the original articles of incorporation of the Cajon Canal company, formed in 1877. He still was a director when the company consolidated with the Anaheim Water company on January 29, 1884, forming the Anaheim Union Water company which last week received a renewal of its articles of incorporation because the 50-year limitation imposed when Orange county was a part of Los Angeles county had expired. According to R. F. Parker, a veteran grower of Orangethpe avenue, Mr. Gilman pumped water 70 feet for the first grove of valencias. Four rows of 85 trees each, or a total of 180 good producing trees still stand of the original grove, which comprised several acres. Manager McColloch told the history of the grove, from the time Mr. Gilman planted the seedlings, while the pioneer grower himself related incidents of his early ranching here. For more than a quarter of a century after he had planted valencias, navels continued to hold the lead in California fruit shipments. Till the turn of twentieth century there were a number of miscellaneous oranges, with etandization on both valencias and navels finally improving quality and quantity. Valencias now exceed navel production, shipping approximately 30,-000 cars this year to about 20,000 cars of navels. About half of California valencias are raised in Orange county, the balance being spread between areas in the Pomona-Riverside-Redlands district, certain areas in San Fernando valley, and Ventura, San Diego and Tulare counties. Few valencias are grown in Florida. Paul Armstrong, general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, Highway Commissioner Phil A. Stanton, Mayor Charles Mann, William Schumacher, O. H. Renner and Robert Easton met Thursday afternoon to definitively plan a celebration program, probably to be held about the middle of February. The newly-paved and resurfaced street was partially opened to traffic a week ago when the north side of the road between La Palma and Spadra was opened. The south side of the strip, which has been widened to 80 feet and regraded so as to eliminate clips at Lemon street, was completed Wednesday evening. Traffic flow in unbroken streams over the new pavement Thursday morning, motorists apparently glad to take advantage of the newly-improved road. A celebration upon completion of the roadway was approved by the chamber of commerce at its meeting a week ago. Secretary George W. Reid announced. The chamber for several years has worked with the city council and the state highway commission to get the work done. Under arrangements finally approved, the city obtained right-of-way to 80 feet from most of the property holders and guaranteed to the state delivery of an 80-foot right-of-way upon demand. This relieved property owners of any assessment in connection with the improvement, cost of which was born jointly by the city, county and state. James Sleeper Is Honored by Group Assessor James Sleeper of Orange county was re-elected vice-president of the Assessors Association of Southern California last Thursday at the annual convention held in Los Angeles. Mr. Sleeper has been assessor in this country for more than a quarter of a century, and long has been active in the assessors' association. Edward W. Hopkins of Los Angeles was re-elected president and Charles S. Tomlinson of Santa Barbara county was named secretary-treasurer. P. J. Ton, secretary, and A. A. Adams, house foreman, Thursday become joint managers of the Yorba Linda Citrus association. They were appointed by the board of directors several months ago to succeed C. A. Butler, who resigned to accept the position as manager of the Chula Vista house on February 1. Action of the board of directors was confirmed at the annual meeting two weeks ago, when growers were informed that 247 cars of lemons and 141 cars of oranges shipped during the 1933 season brought total return of $365,000. The Yorba Linda house on February 1 completed its new air washing equipment and storage space for 160 cars. Condenser equipment will be ready by April 1. Total cost of improvements this year will exceed $25,000. Dana King Declares California Citrus Now Enjoys Large Advantage Over Florida "I have never before been so much impressed by the advantage the California citrus industry enjoys in comparison with Florida or any other producing section as the result of our forty years experience in working together in marketing and other industry problems," said Dana C. King, prominent orange grower, speaking Wednesday at the meeting of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, of which he was orange sales manager for many years. Mr. King has just returned from a trip through Florida. He believes that overproduction of citrus fruit, not only in America, but all over the world, coupled with the present economic situation and outlook, present serious problems upon which favorable solution can only be attained by a high degree of cooperation and working together on an industry wide basis. Mr. King made it plain that his attitude, and that of all California citrus leaders, toward Florida was that of regret that the Florida citrus growers are not better organized. "Unfortunately, the Florida citrus crop is in the hands of over 200 shippers with not over 25 per cent of it marketed by the largest chipper," he said. "The producer or grower, the man that the AAA program was designed to help, is not the predominating factor in Florida stabilization and proring that he is in our California set-up." NRA WE DO OUR PART NUMBER 17 NICIAS DURING LACENTIA Grove Budded Grower Was Early History of California and velling Thursday of a bronze tablet the first commercial especially from the vers Exchange and joined with Grace Daughters of the manager S. W. Mcnual grove, for the a W. Laird, state vive Daughters, acment marker and state, while Mrs. t of Grace Parlor, the manager of the company's 110was purchased in is located on Plaorth of Chapman held intact, the its name many centia Fruit comMcColloch is now any years retired Beach, was pres- In The News THIS WEEK Another Chapter RENO: . . . Mrs. Thalia Massie, (above), here seeking divorce. will charge cruelty and incompatibility against her husband, Lieut. Thomas Massie, U. S. Navy. It was around Mrs. Massie that the famous Hawaii assault case of more than two years JOB-SEEKERS TO ENTER TICKET IN APRIL ELECTION Long Indicates He Wants To "Clean Out" All Offices, Including Police and Firemen Encouraged by the spirit of unrest which for two years has unseated nearly every local and national politician, up for re-election, a group of job-seekers and their lieutenants have been holding a series of weekly "sub rosa" meetings preliminary to entering a ticket in the April municipal election. Some of these meetings have been attended by persons, not entirely satisfied with the city administration, but more dissatisfied with the apparent shaping of job-seekers' line-up. The chorus of persons attending some of the meetings, as frankly sung by a score of individuals in the community, is: "It all depends upon who is picked as to whether or not I will support the ticket." A great many of these persons believe E. E. (Doc) Long, who was defeated for council in 1932, is choosing the ticket; others claim they will not have anything to do with it as long as Long dictates the policies. The conclusion of most persons attending the meetings, however, is that Long will be a candidate for council. Others who are being considered as running-mates or have been advanced RENO: Mrs. Thalia Massie (above), here seeking divorce, will charge cruelty and incompatibility against her husband, Lieut. Thomas Massie, U.S. Navy. It was around Mrs. Massie that the famous Hawaii assault case of more than two years ago developed, Lieut. Massie standing trial as one of the principals for the slaying of a Hawaiian charged with the assault on Mrs. Massie. Roosevelt Bride NEW YORK: Miss Grace Green Roosevelt (above), only daughter of Col. and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and granddaughter of the former president, "Teddy", is soon to become the bride of William McMillan of Baltimore. Civil Service Is Topic at Meeting More than 100 persons attended the Orange County Policemen's and Firemen's association held Thursday evening at the Anaheim B. P. O. Elks clubhouse, with Police Chief Adkinson of Huntington Beach presiding. Fire Chief B. Nahoe and Poller Chief Leo score of individuals in the community, is: "It all depends upon who is picked as to whether or not I will support the ticket." A great many of these persons believe E. E. (Doc) Long, who was defeated for council in 1932, is choosing the ticket; others claim they will not have anything to do with it as long as Long dictates the policies. The conclusion of most persons attending the meetings, however, is that Long will be a candidate for council. Others who are being considered as running-mates, or have been advanced to run independently for councilmen, include: Jake Lakeman, former councillman; H. E. Axup, and Walter Ross. Three councilmanic vacancies will be filled by the April election. Those whose terms expire are: Leo J. Sheridan, M. W. Martenet Jr., and F. A. Yungbluth. The latter was appointed to fill the vacancy of Mayor Fred J. Koesel, who died following a bullet wound he reported receiving in a hold-up in Brea canyon a year and a half ago. None of the incumbents has announced his candidacy for re-election. Sheridan and Yungbluth, however, are receiving considerable support from friends who urge them to run for re-election, while a caucus of American Legion members is expected to be called to determine whether or not Martenet will cast his hat in the political ring this spring. Several candidates for city clerk are in the offing. It generally is conceded that John C. Price, who was appointed to fill the vacancy of Edward D. Merritt when the latter resigned shortly after his election two years ago, will enter the fray. He formerly was city manager but was shifted to city clerk with elimination of his previous position when economy measures forced a realignment of the city offices. Persons mentioned as opponents to (Continued on page 6) New High School Term Opens Soon Although slightly confused the first day in attempting to find classrooms, following moving to the campus and remodeling of two old frame school buildings, Anaheim union high school students this week settled down to their regular routine of class work, taking term examinations and preparing for the opening of the new semester next week. "Students naturally found it a little difficult to locate their classrooms on the first day," Principal J. A. Clayes stated. "This confusion was ended entirely." Civil Service Is Topic at Meeting More than 100 persons attended the Orange County Policemen's and Firemen's association held Thursday evening at the Anaheim B. P. O. Elks clubhouse, with Police Chief Adkinson of Huntington Beach presiding. Fire Chief R. Nyboe and Police Chief James C. Bouldin were hosts. The question of civil service for fire and police departments in sixth class cities was considered. A representative of Chief Ralph Scott of the Los Angeles fire department was present and extolled the benefits of civil service, claiming that it takes both the fire department and police department out of politics and prevents the situation of politically-appointed members being ousted by other politically-appointed men just when efficiency had been raised to a sensible level. Own Negligence Is Cause of His Death A coroner's jury Tuesday afternoon decided that his own negligence and excessive speed caused the death of Thomas White, 21, Santa Ana youth who was killed when the machine he was driving was demolished while racing another down North Main street, at the county seat. The jury exonerated John Newland, 45, of Huntington Beach, and Alvin Neer, of Santa Ana, whose cars were struck by the White's speeding automobile. Both White's and Newland's machines were damaged beyond repair. RECOVER STOLEN AUTOMOBILE Anaheim police Sunday at Yorba Linda recovered an automobile reported stolen Saturday by C. E. Stanley of 511 South Illinois street.