anaheim-gazette 1934-02-22

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV INCUMBENTS’ INSISTENCE UPON YEARLY BUDGET CREDITED FOR CITY’S GOOD FINANCIAL STATUS First Official Act of Three Councilmen Elected Four Years Ago Was to Insist Upon Budget Which Eliminated “By-guess” System of Old; Exact City Expenditures and Income What system of financial magic did the city council of Anaheim use in building up a surplus as of May 31, 1933, of $128,724 as compared with $78,988 on May 1, 1930—a $50,000 gain—while at the same time cutting assessed valuations of buildings and reducing the general fund taxes exactly 66 4-10 per cent? The answer, according to an exhaustive surveye of our financial status which makes our bonds sell at a premium, lies in the fact that the three city councilmen elected four years ago as their first official act insisted upon an audit of the city’s books. No previous audit ever had been made. Budgets were made up in a “by-guess and by-darn” method, slashes in city expenses were taken out of whatever department looked the biggest, without the slightest idea on the part of the council as to definite information on how it would affect the service of that department. All this may seem a trifle like old history, but it is pertinent now because residents of this city on April 9 will be called upon to select three councilmen. Early indications point to all three incumbents, two of whom were elected four years ago and the third appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mayor Fred J. Koesel, being candidates for re-election. No Women Included in First Group Discharged; Projects Also Slashed When 2453 CWA workers in Orange county line up Friday to receive their weekly payroll, 268 will receive notices ending their employment by the government, under State CWAdministrator Edward Macauley's orders to cut this county's workers to 2200. This is in line with the policy enunciated at Washington to gradually cut CWA employment late in February and through the spring months till the emergency measure is abrogated entirely on May 1. No women will be dropped in the first week, in conformity with Macauley's orders. First dropped will be those in whose family another is employed, next will be those workers possessing other resources. This is to keep the most needy on the payrolls longest. Also, those projects considered least meritorious will be slackened down or dropped first. At the same time the minimum wage scale was lowered from 45 cents per hour to 30 cents per hour, effective by March 2, although the scale for working hours adopted January 18 remains unchanged. It allows 15 hours per week for workers residing in rural districts or towns with a population of 2400 or less; with 24 hours per week for workers in towns with more than 2400 population. Staggering or rotating of employment will not be permitted under the new orders issued this week. County CWAdministrator Robert W. Ramsey also was notified that all CWS projects become CWA projects, merely transferring payment of women to the channels instead of from a special bank fund. All CWA materials will be purchased through San Francisco headquarters instead of here, according to County CWA Engineer Herbert Osborne of Fullerton. He pointed out that bids will be forwarded to San Francisco. Water District to File New Protests Despite adverse votes of Directors William Wallop and William Schumacher, the board of directors of the newly-formed Orange county water district last week secured the services of Lawyer A. W. Rutan on a retainer of looked the biggest, without the slightest idea on the part of the council as to definite information on how it would affect the service of that department. All this may seem a trifle like old history, but it is pertinent now because residents of this city on April 9 will be called upon to select three councilmen. Early indications point to all three incumbents, two of whom were elected four years ago and the third appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mayor Fred J. Koesel, being candidates for re-election. If these men stand upon their record, the public wants to know that record. As a matter of fact, in a year when a great many communities are torn apart by civic strife, Anaheim salts serenely forward with the lowest tax rate, excepting one, in the state of California, its bonds selling at a premium, money in the treasury, no scandals in civic affairs, and apparently the only issue of major importance to be decided at the next municipal election that of filling the three vacancies with the incumbents or giving the "outs" a chance to be "ins." Since the three councilmen elected four years ago insisted upon an audit, it has become a yearly procedure. It resulted in the Anaheim accounting system becoming a model in the state for completeness of its records and cost accounting. The audit system enables the councilmen to analyze various department activities and intelligently work out a yearly budget, based upon actual costs and actual incomes. With guess work eliminated, the city's tax rate has dropped steadily till new it is only 90 cents; assessed valuations on buildings have been cut 15 percent, the city's income from taxes through rate slashing has been reduced from $146,000 to about $85,000; and yet the city's cash reserves have been increased approximately $50,000, or enough to more than meet the entire city cost in connection with the CWA extension of our municipal light and power system. The foundation of this successful financial achievement lies in adoption of the budget system, and working upon facts instead of upon estimates. In future articles the Anaheim Gazette will delve into comparative costs under the old system and under the new, of the police department; the street maintenance and supervision departments; the park, plunge and recreation department; advertising funds; salary adjustments; and other factors entering into an administration of civic affairs hailed by those who know as perhaps the best in the state. Approximately 11 Whittier, La Habra-erton and Santa Ana attended the meet Elks clubhouse was host at the governor of the Ctrict, Dr. Ben Blad President J. A. club welcomed themed Randolph Miller nor of division 4. Lieutenant-Government presented La Habla-ance trophy. The orchestra played du while songs of the xylophone solo by Water District to File New Protests Despite adverse votes of Directors William Wallop and William Schumacher, the board of directors of the newly-formed Orange county water district last week secured the services of Lawyer A. W. Rutan on a retainer of $100 per month, plus $35 for each meeting outside the county, and stenographic expenses. The directors opposing the appointment did so on the grounds that the district needs no attorney at this time, and it has no money with which to pay him. Rutan was active in forming the water district a year ago. The board voted to file a protest against all water-spreading in the upper Santa Ana valley, with the possible exception of the upper cone of the Santa Ana river, where attempts first will be made to settle differences. The motion was made by C. Roy Browning, who at first excluded the upper cone, but later amended the motion to include it if previous agreements are not made. 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. Husband Arraigned On Wife's Charges On the complaint of his wife, who charges assault and battery, Henry S. Smith of Buena Park was arraigned before Judge Charles Kuchel Wednesday morning. The defendant demanded a jury trial, which was set for March 14 at 9 a.m.; in the meantime he failed to raise ball and was sent to the county jail at Santa Ana. Hapgood Works to Aid CWA Workers City Engineer E. P. Hapgood Wednesday announced that he will make every effort possible to keep all Anaheim CWA workers employed on local projects. He received orders to lay off workers as rapidly as possible, but he says that he believes he can keep all now employed on the rolls for two weeks more because of the status of local CWA projects. Chamber Directors Talk New Highway Among officials present at the Anaheim chamber of commerce meeting Thursday afternoon at the Marigold Cafe banquet room were Supervisor LeRoy Lyon of the third district, and Anaheim's City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. Discussion centered around extension of Manchester avenue. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1934 Hawaii's Governor WASHINGTON: Joseph B. Poindexter (abbvo) former Attorney-General of Montana, more recently U.S. District Judge in Honolulu and Democratic leader in Hawaii, has been nominated by President Roosevelt for the post of Governor of Hawaii. FREE DENTISTRY FOR NEEDY WILL START TUESDAY Clinic Opens at Citron School for Grammar Students; Dr. Stehly Dentist in Charge From the 1308 Anaheim public school students who need mental attention, Superintendent Melbourne A. Gauer of the elementary schools and Dr. William A. Stehly will select the most needy and urgent cases for treatment at the free dental clinic which opens Tuesday in the bungalow at the Citron school. Inaugurated nearly a decade ago, the plan for a free dental clinic received considerable support in its early stages, resulting in $1273.04 being raised. Impetus, however, slackened when the city councils of previous years could agree on no suitable plan, finally resulting in the funds raised being set aside and left untouched for a number of years. The plan, however, was revived two months ago and the city council worked out a method which met with the enthusiastic response of the dentists of the city. A portion of Miss William's office at the Citron school was partitioned off and equipment costing $550 purchased. Dr. Stehly was appointed as dentist in charge for the first three months, with Mrs. Emma Toole as his assistant. Loses Coal Mining Job CADIZ, Ohio: ... Ida Mae Stull (above) has worked in coal mines here since she was 12 years old. Now Ida is mad because an Ohio Mines inspector says it is against state laws for women to work in mines and at 34 she has to look for another job. Ida can mine and load an average of 5 tons of coal a day. Kiwanians Honor Governor Black Approximately 150 Kiwanians from Whittler, La Habra, Buena Park, Fullerton and Santa Ana Tuesday evening attended the meeting at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse where the local club was host at the annual visit of the governor of the California-Nevada district, Dr. Ben Black of Oakland. President J. A. Clayes of the local club welcomed the group and introduced Randolph Miller, lieutenant-governor of division 4, who presided. Past Lieutenant-Governor Emmett Berry presented La Habra with the attendance trophy. The high school Mozart orchestra played during the dinner hour while songs of the Elks quartet and a xylophone solo by Anna Claire Mauer. Johan Tonn Rites Held on Wednesday Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Backs, Terry and Campbell for Johan A. Tonn, 64, who died at his home. Hundreds Mourning Dr. J. W. Harpster Hundreds of friends this week mourned the death of Dr. J. W. Harpter, 65. Standardization is Theme Selected for Citrus Institute at Orange on March 6 Standardization is Theme—24 Head Standardization of fruit to the nation's market will be the foundation of successful marketing of the fruit this year. The industry is recognizing this more than ever, according to a statement of Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg in announcing the annual Orange county citrus growers institute scheduled for Tuesday, March 6. Standardization is the theme of the institute program, which has been arranged to bring the most recent information on the subject to the citrus growers of Orange county. The Orange high school auditorium has been selected by the citrus department for the annual program. The morning session will begin at 9:30 A.M. The program is announced as follows: "Report on Granulation Studies," E. T. Bartholomew, citrus experiment station. "Some Observations on Windbreak Efficiency," Harold E. Wahlberg, farm advisor, Orange county. "Standardization as Defined by Law," Stanley Rogers, chief, standardization department, state department of agriculture. "Standardization: Its Value to the Industry," H. J. Ramsey, field department, California Fruit Growers Exchange. "Standardization: Its Value to the Grower," Holmes Bishop, secretary Orange county farm bureau. "The National Citrus Marketing Program," W. C. Frackelton, manager, California-Arizona citrus marketing agreement. "Public Utility Problem of the Citrus Growers," J. J. Deuel, California farm bureau federation. Hundreds Mourning Dr. J. W. Harpster Hundreds of friends this week mourned the death of Dr. J. W. Harpster, 65 retired physician, who died Sunday forenoon and for whom funeral services were held at the Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Ray C. Harker of the White Temple Methodist church, on the board of which the deceased had served many years, conducted the services. Buriel followed at the Loma Vista cemetery. Dr. Harpster became critically ill Saturday evening. A physician was summoned, but was unable to prevent death by heart attack shortly before noon the following day. Dr. Harpster has not practiced his profession since purchasing his orange grove on Nursery avenue 20 years ago, when he retired from a sanitarium which he had conducted at San Gabriel for 17 years. He was prominent in church affairs, once served on the Anaheim union high school board of trustees, and was on the board of his church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Harpster, a son, D. Lyman Harpster, both of Anaheim; and a brother, George, of Illinois. Grand Jury's Probe Cost County $4350 County Auditor William Lambert early this week announced that the cost of the 1933-34 grand jury investigation was $4350.30. Last year's investigation cost the county $4616.82, while the year before the cost was $5217.59. ZETTE 1934 NUMBER 20 ETTING ALONG By Albert T. Reid DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO THE LAST ROUND-UP CAPTAIN WILKIE MAY PROBE CWA IN LOS ANGELES Laguna's Captain Don Wilkle, formerly with the United States secret service, this week refused either to deny or confirm reports that he will head up a secret investigation of CWA graft charges in Los Angeles. The prominent Laguna Beach resident, who is president of his chamber of commerce, is known to have called a special session of his board of directors and, after pledging them to secrecy, offered his resignation. It is understood the offer was rejected, in spite of the fact the ex-navy intelligence officer explained that he might be called away from the city for at least two and a half months. Inquirers of Captain Wilkie were referred to Major Donald Connolly, army officer who recently was placed in charge of CWA work in Los Angeles, following a series of charges and counter-charges, and the designation of two administrators. $2,000 Fire Damage In Stanton’s Home Fire damage upwards of $2,000 was caused a week ago in the Phil A. Stanton residence on Brookhurst road when flames broke out between joists of walls and ceilings of several rooms. Although definite cause of the blaze was not determined, Fire Chief R. Nyboe, who with his Anaheim crew fought the fire for several hours, believes it was caused by a defective furnace. Charles Stanton and the house boy, Suki, were the only ones present when the fire was discovered at 9 p.m. The Cypress Youth Is Victim of Hit-run Passers-by Take Roy Booher to Sanitarium; Returns Home on Wednesday Ray Booher, 18-year-old Cypress youth who was struck by a hit-and-run driver at 11 o'clock Tuesday night while walking along Lincoln avenue four miles west of Anaheim, was taken to the Anaheim Sanitarium by passersby, treated for lacerations and burns and Wednesday was able to return to his home. The youth suffered a severe cut over the left eye and a painful burn the length of his left leg where he was struck by the tire of the automobile. Two men, C. C. Johnson of 105 West Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, and Charles H. Hall, 304 North Broadway, Santa Ana, were driving about 200 feet behind the machine which struck Booher, they reported when they took the youth to the Sanitarium. They said the offending machine swerved badly, but they made no attempt to secure its license number because they did not know what had happened till they saw the injured man lying on the road. They stopped to pick up the youth and the other machine sped away. Collins Nominates Westminster Boy Congressman Sam L. Collins recently nominated Charles Anderson son of Louis Danz, well known art critic, recently was the executive board for works of art project fostered by the government to aid unemployed recently placed 106 artists, been registered. These completing pictures which led on exhibition for two March 3 at the Los Angeles park museum, and led by the government to sites and public buildings in nation. Officers of the jury besides man include Merle Armiressario who is now in D. C., working on the Mur Millier, Los Angeles; Merrill Gage, sculptor work on the sculpture born the new Los Angeles; Millard Sheets, west-end Dalzel Harfield, Los Valer. Fire damage upwards of $2,000 was caused a week ago in the Phil A. Stanton residence on Brookhurst road when flames broke out between joists of walls and ceilings of several rooms. Although definite cause of the blaze was not determined, Fire Chief R. Nyboe, who with his Anaheim crew fought the fire for several hours, believes it was caused by a defective furnace. Charles Stanton and the house boy, Suki, were the only ones present when the fire was discovered at 9 p.m. The Anaheim fire department was attempting to control the fire when the county fire apparatus from Orange arrived and worked with the local crew. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton were spending the evening in Los Angeles. Anaheim Fire Policy In National Contest Fire Chief R. Nyboe of Anaheim early this week completed and turned in a comprehensive report on methods used in this city to keep down the number of and damage from fires. The report was tendered a national contest board sponsored by the United States chamber of commerce, of which the Anaheim chamber is a unit. Chief Nyboe was appointed chairman of the chamber committee to make the report, according to Secretary George Reid. Volunteers Round Up Registrations Volunteer workers during the past two weeks have assisted in registering approximately 500 Anaheim voters, bringing the total registration to about 5,000 for this city, according to reports issued early this week. Several prospective candidates for election have been busy on the "last roundup" of eligible voters before registration closes Feb. 28 for the April 9 municipal elections.