anaheim-gazette 1934-03-01

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV JAMES ENEARL'S DEATH MOURNED; RITES THURSDAY City's Lone Survivor of Civil War Dies Tuesday After Brief Illness Anaheim Thursday morning paid final respects to her last-known survivor of the Civil war—James H. EnEarl, 85, this city's lone member of the Grand Army of the Republic, who died at his home, 511 North Los Angeles street, Tuesday, after a brief illness. Funeral services were marked by a combination of military rites conducted by the Anaheim post, American Legion, and Masonic ritual, with Past Master J. T. Johnson conducting the latter. Scores of personal friends and lodge members packed the Backs, Terry and Campbell parliors for the 10 o'clock services. Rev. Robert R. McAulay, pastor of the Orange First Presbyterian church, also officiated. Cremation followed. Honorary pallbearers were friends of long standing: Asa Squiers, W. W. Webb, sr., M. W. Martenet, sr., Bird V. Beebe, J. H. Whitaker, August Nagel, Louis Dahlman, C. E. Holcomb, W. H. Spake and Jacob Witmer. Active pallbearers were drawn from the American Legion post. Mr. EnEarl a native of Saratoga. SEWER EXTENSION WORK IS PRAISED BY CITY CHIEFS City Engineer E. P. Hapgood, Foreman L. H. McIntire and CWA workers were congratulated by city officials this week upon their successful handling of additions to the Anaheim sewer system, being done in connection with the federal government's plan to relieve unemployment. Original contractor's estimates were boosted in order to off-set possible inefficiency through hiring of unskilled labor under CWA. Current records show that the work is being done within the original contractor estimates, thus making considerable saving for both the city and the federal government. The efficiency of the work being done won the praise of the city officials. Loose Fruit Nets Growers $100,000 1933 Stabilization Members Get Checks This Week: 1,273,025 Loose Boxes Valencias Almost $100,000 is being distributed this week to members of the 1933 valencia stabilization agreement on their loose fruit operations of the past season, according to W. E. Spencer, chair. POLITICAL ILLINOIS FOR ONE F. Jefferay Replace Long's List; Rumor to Congression Indications that the political activities will beowed by an epidemic three councilmanic offices to be voted upon this week when not for Councilman F. A. circulated by Rev. H. M. W. Martenet Jr., was pear for a petition soon time Thursday had no definite word had been Councilman Leo J. S whether or not he would date for re-election. Only one ticket is in has a new name to its Charles Koehler whoction among the "antis"利y withdrew from the ed group. The antif forces since Friday line (Doc) Long heading the by Carl Pressel and F. The latter candidate reRumors from the Five link the name of Koeh different groups for a Honorary pallbearers were friends of long standing; Asa Squiers, W. W. Webb, sr., M. W. Martenet, sr., Bird V. Beebe, J. H. Whitaker, August Nagel, Louis Dahlman, C. E. Holcomb, W. H. Spake and Jacob Witter. Active pallbearers were drawn from the American Legion post. Mr. EnEarl a native of Saratoga N. Y., where he was born August 19, 1847, was a member of Malvern Hill post of the G. A. R. of Fullerton. He served with the Union forces at Gettysburg and friends understand that he was present when President Abraham Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg address. The Civil war veteran moved to this city 40 years ago, engaging in general contracting from which he retired several years ago. Upon arrival he demitted to the local Masonic lodge, and for 26 years was tyler. He was a member of that fraternal group for 50 years, and had the record of never having missed a meeting in the 40 years he belonged to the Anaheim lodge. He is survived by his widow, Elizabeth; one son, Arnold Rob, of Anaheim; two daughters, Mrs. J. Clark Chamberlain of San Diego and Mrs. Ruth Stewart of San Juan Capistrano. Seeks Tariff on Avocado Imports Not till this week when announcements that Congressman Sam L. Collins of this county recently appeared before the United States customs court of appeals, did local residents learn that the Fullertonian had secured admission to practice in that court solely for the purpose of appearing in the interests of California avocado growers. Collins, former district attorney of Orange county, argued against duty-free importations of avocadoe, or algator pears, from Cuba, now constituting 70 per cent of the total consumption of this country. He attempted to secure a reversal of the customs court decision of 1932, which held that avocados were shipped duty-free into this country prior to 1903 and therefore should continue duty-free under the reciprocity treaty. A reversal of this opinion would result in a tariff against future importations. In case the appeal falls, Collins, with other members of the California delegation, Rev. Robert R. McAulay, pastor of the Orange First Presbyterian church, also officiated. Cremation followed. Growers $100,000 1933 Stabilization Members Get Checks This Week: 1,273,025 Loose Boxes Valencias Almost $100,000 is being distributed this week to members of the 1933 valencia stabilization agreement on their loose fruit operations of the past season, according to W. E. Spencer, chairman of the local regulation committee, which recently held its final meeting to examine the auditor's report. Checks for $96,390.59 are being sent to the marketing organizations for distribution to the various associations and shippers on the basis of their actual percentage of the total loose valencias sold within the loose fruit prorate from May 29, 1933 to January 27, 1934. The final report shows sales of 1,273,-025 loose boxes of valencias which brought $792,590. The sales cost was held to the very low figure of 4½ cents per box. The equivalent of 2,165 carloads of packed oranges is represented in these sales. The present refund, which includes proceeds of the juice fruit pool, amounts to approximately nine cents per box for every box of loose fruit handled within the looze fruit prorate. The local regulation committee also arranged for distribution of over 500 carloads of oranges to recognized charitable and relief organizations, a very substantial contribution on the part of the citrus industry to relief work. Mr. Spencer said the functions of the committee, composed of seven packing house managers, had been to regulate the sale of loose valencias in the southern California territory, to assume responsibility for the distribution of surplus fruit for relief and charity, and to safeguard the elimination of all other fruit not prorated to prevent such fruit from entering the fresh fruit channels. He said the sale of loose fruit had been effected through the citrus distributing plant in Los Angeles, the facilities of which were made available to his committee by the California Fruit Growers Exchange. Average Prices of Farm Crops Higher Present market prices indicate that the general level of prices received by farmers is higher than in mid-January and the highest since last August. George York, supervisor of the federal- Only one ticket is in has a new name to its Charles Koehler who cation among the "antis"利 withdrew from the ed group. The antifaces since Friday line (Doc) Long heading them by Carl Pressel and FY The latter candidate re-runs from the Five link the name of Koehler different groups for a ticket. Although his name associated with A. L. Dwyer, the latter two are to give their consent to form a ticket with Schlotter and J. D. Egger when the first two refusal consent. Egger, however, be receptive to the loozeAlthough Anaheim were concerned with this situation, the larger assignee primaries assumed so when Dame Rumor spread Robert W. Ramsey, co-ordinator, as a likely cancercite congressman of district, to oppose theican selection of Congr Collins. Ramsey is betain ambitions of running split between old-time "tair weather" democracy to cause him some trojan man's connections with tion already has causedfrom democrats of long- 20-30 Club Learn About Win Frank Blane of the G.Cucamonga, who recieved from a trip to Europe a study of fine wines,told members of the 20the secrets of fine wineheld in the Marigold caffee program Chairman Davies introduced the principal Outlines Plant Settle Japan Y. M. C. A. Representott of Amoy, China,towards Tuesday at threetime Japanese problem is "the nese trade and simulatethat country a place f Average Prices of Farm Crops Higher Present market prices indicate that the general level of prices received by farmers is higher than in mid-January and the highest since last August. George York, supervisor of the federal-state market news service, reported to Director of Agriculture A. A. Brock. Prices of cotton, grain, meat animals, butter, and potatoes have improved since January 15, whereas egg prices have continued to decline seasonally. York's report said. Prices of practically all farm products, except eggs, have shared in the broad advance since mid-December. Highlights of York's report follow: "The general level of prices paid by farmers has been unchanged since mid-September at 116 per cent of the 1910-1914 average. However, prices of building materials, clothing and fertilizer have increased considerably whereas prices of food and feed have declined. "The devaluation of the gold dollar on January 31 to 58.06 per cent of its former gold content was accompanied by rising commodity and security prices. Prices of 10 major exports on February 5 had risen about 48 per cent since gold payments were suspended on April 19, compared with a rise of about 70 per cent in prices of 10 major imports, and a 67 per cent rise in the dollar value in gold in London." Bible Club Meets Claim Good Crowd Attendance at the ninth annual Men's Bible club Wednesday luncheons has averaged 50 for the three meetings this year as compared with 33 for the same period in last year's campaign. Rev. W. R. Thoraton Wednesday spoke on "Jesus' Testimony Concerning Himself." AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 1934 POLITICAL LULL FOLLOWS FILL-IN FOR ONE TICKET F. Jefferay Replaces Koehler On Long's List; Rumor, Ramsey to Congressional Race Indications that the temporary lull in political activities will soon be followed by an epidemic of filing for the three councilmanic and city clerkship offices to be voted upon April 9 were seen this week when nominating papers for Councilman F. A. Yungbluth were circulated by Rev. H. G. Schmelzer. M. W. Martenet Jr. was expected to appear for a petition soon, but till press time Thursday had not done so. No definite word had been received from Councilman Leo J. Sheridan as to whether or not he would be a candidate for re-election. Only one ticket is in the field, and it has a new name to its list to supplant Charles Koehler who caused a sensation among the "antis" when he publicly withdrew from the Long-sponsored group. The anti-administration forces since Friday line-up with E. E. (Doc) Long heading the ticket, followed by Carl Pressel and F. W. Jefferay. The latter candidate replaces Koehler. Rumors from the Five Points region link the name of Koehler with several different groups for a possible second Only one ticket is in the field, and it has a new name to its list to supplant Charles Koehler who caused a sensation among the "antis" when he publicly withdrew from the Long-sponsored group. The anti-administration forces since Friday line-up with E. E. (Doc) Long heading the ticket, followed by Carl Pressel and F. W. Jefferay. The latter candidate replaces Koehler. Rumors from the Five Points region link the name of Koehler with several different groups for a possible second ticket. Although his name has been associated with A. L. Lewis and J. J. Dwyer, the latter two are not expected to give their consent to run. Attempts to form a ticket with C. A. Reinert, Schlotter and J. D. Eger fell through when the first two refused to give their consent. Eger, however, is understood to be receptive to the idea. Although Anaheim citizens mainly were concerned with the local political situation, the larger aspects of August primaries assumed some importance when Dame Rumor spread the name of Robert W. Ramsey, county CWA administrator, as a likely candidate for democratic congressman of the nineteenth district, to oppose the probable republican selection of Congressman Sam L. Collins. Ramsey is believed to entertain ambitions of running, although a split between old-time democrats and "fair weather" democrats is expected to cause him some trouble. The local man's connections with the latter faction already has caused some friction from democrats of long-standing. 20-30 Club Learns About Wine Making Frank Blane of the Guasti Winery in Cucamonga, who recently returned from a trip to Europe where he made a study of fine wines, Monday evening told members of the 20-30 club about the secrets of fine wines, at a meeting held in the Marigold cafe banquet room. Program Chairman Dave Wagoner introduced the principal speaker. Outlines Plans to Settle Jap Problem Y. M. C. A. Representative Tom Elliott of Amoy, China, told Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday at their luncheon meeting that the only way to settle the Japanese problem is "to boycott Japanese trade and simultaneously offer that country a place for her overflow..." Safety Training for CWA Foreman Arrangements were being completed this week between the civil works administration for Orange county and the county chapter of the Red Cross society for first-aid training to be given for project foremen and safety men. Robert W. Phelps, safety engineer for the local CWA, has charge of the plans which are being made for the purpose of instructing foremen in first-aid work on the various county projects. Dr. Smith is chairman of the first-aid committee of the local Red Cross chapter. He has made arrangements with the Santa Ana board of education for the place of instruction, which will be announced later. Dr. Melbourne Mabee of Orange will be the instructor. He is a physician and a certified Red Cross first-aid instructor. Blanks have been sent out by the local CWA office to all foremen and important presentation of the marketing outlook will be revealed by authoritative speakers representing all steps in the movement of the crop from the trees to the consumer. Over one thousand growers are expected to attend the sessions Tuesday, because of the unusual interest in the new set up and the unusual forum of subjects to be discussed. The program in its final form has just been released by the farm advisor's office. The morning session begins at 9:30. The program follows: Morning Program 9:30 A.M. Opening remarks, Hugh Thomson, chairman farm bureau citrus department. "Report on Granulation Studies in Orange County," E. T. Bartholomew, citrus experiment station. 1933 Observations on Wind Protection," Harold E. Wahlberg, farm advisor, Orange county. "The Grower's Responsibility in the New Marketing Agreement," F. R. Wilcox, marketing specialist, University of California. "Will the New Deal Succeed?" Alex Johnson secretary California farm bu... Outlines Plans to Settle Jap Problem Y. M. C. A., Representative Tom Elliott of Amoy, China, told Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday at their luncheon meeting that the only way to settle the Japanese problem is "to boycott Japanese trade and simultaneously offer that country a place for her overflow population." He stressed trade possibilities with China, and traced present Oriental problems of 1909 when a world peace conference divided railroad control in Manchuria between Russia and Japan. The speaker was introduced by Secretary Conrad Jongewaard of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A., also a club guest; program Chairman Harry Pearson introduced Guests George Reid, secretary of the chamber of commerce, and Randolph Miller, district governor of Whittler. HAWKEYES PICNIC SATURDAY Iowans will hold their annual picnic reunion Saturday, March 3, at Lincoln park, Los Angeles, President Carl A. Stutsman of the Iowa association announces. Ted Craig to Discuss Means to Control Flow of Stolen Fruit to City Markets Assemblyman Edward Craig of Brea has accepted the invitation of the farm bureau avocado department to discuss possible legislative means of controlling the movement of stolen fruit at the annual avocado growers institute to be held at Placentia grammar school on March 16. Considerable loss from stolen fruit has been borne by avocado growers of Southern California this season. Some consideration has been given to legal means of stopping the flow of stolen fruit into the city marketing channels. Mr. Craig has devoted some study to the problem. F. R. Wilcox, marketing specialist, will review the latest developments in the AAA program of California agriculture, and Leigh Crosby of Lord-Thomas company, will give an illustrated talk on the marketability of avocado varieties. A. R. Marshburn, chairman of the institute, urges all avocado growers to set March 16 aside for attendance at the sessions of the institute. Other subjects to be presented during the morning and afternoon are pruning, control of erosion, irrigation, production costs, demonstration of food value of the avocado in the normal diet, avocado fertilization, and other topics. Farm Advisor Wahlberg reports that a large attendance is expected from San Diego and Los Angeles counties, as well as Orange county. All growers and others interested are invited to attend. Editor Garrison Villard of The Nation, addressing the Orange county forum Tuesday evening at Fullerton high school auditorium, painted a dark picture of Germany under Hitler. He declared that in his belief not more than half of the 100,000 persons driven from Germany were Jews; that personal liberty as such was past in that nation; and that Hitler's program is a menace to civilization in Europe. TENTATIVE PLAN FOR NEW SCHOOL PLANT APPROVED Two-Story Stucco Building To Include Auditorium to Seat 1600; Await RFC Loan Tentative plans for removal of the condemned administration and auditorium buildings and the moving of the English and Commercial building farther back on the campus to make way for an impressive two-story stucco structure to front on Center street across the entire block was revealed this week by Principal J. A. Clayes, of the Anaheim union high school. While details for the structure have not been completed, the general plan received the approval of the board of trustees at its last meeting, together with instruction to submit it to RFC officials whether the federal government will at Washington, D. C., to ascertain finance a bond issue for $275,000. "Before the board submits any plan for revamping or rebuilding of condemned high school buildings to the people for approval, it wants to make sure that such bonds, if approved, would be acceptable," Principal Clayes explains. "The plan submitted is embryonic. The board is attempting to work out a satisfactory solution to the problem with which it is conformed." Packer State Subject of Marketing Agreement; ons Oil Poured Upon Water Problems Various Factions Get Together After Shafer Admits He Was Wrong In Statement Oil was spread on Orange county's turbulent water problems at the Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting in the Anaheim Elks clubhouse Tuesday evening. After Ross Schafer admitted he was wrong in stating water had been spread on January 5, the fireworks subsided and various members expressed a desire to get to the bottom of the water problem and not consume several more years of time in arguing instead of doing something to relieve the situation. The question now simmers down to exactly what the Orange county water district board of directors have taken steps to solve, that being determination of the amount of water to which this county is entitled. The board recently notified all groups connected with the Santa Ana river basin that this county was seeking a definite understanding on the water problems and would insist, through adjudication if necessary, that all the water to which this county is entitled is allowed to proceed down the river. President Francis Cuttle of the Tri-counties Water Conservation association announced that the association had asked the Orange county board of supervisors to state what it wanted, but no answer ever had been received. He said that the upper counties, so far as his association was concerned, did whether the federal government will at Washington, D. C., to ascertain finance a bond issue for $275,000. "Before the board submits any plan for revamping or rebuilding of condemned high school buildings to the people for approval, it wants to make sure that such bonds, if approved, would be acceptable," Principal Clayes explains. "The plan submitted is embryonic. The board is attempting to work out a satisfactory solution to the problem with which it is conformed since refusal of the people of the district to authorize a bond issue of $275,000 on December 18. Removal of the old buildings to the campus and adjustment of offices to vacate the auditorium and administration buildings is only temporary. "The board is informed that repairing the present buildings would cost approximately as much as building of new, because such repairing must start with the foundations and go throughout the structure to make it conform with the state laws. This led to tentative plans for inclusion of the auditorium in the main building and erection of a two-story stucco structure. The auditorium would seat 1600, but no final decision upon the arrangement or number of classrooms has been arrived at, pending acceptance by RFC of the main outline." The building, according to members of the board of trustees and principal Clayes, would be free of all adornments which might be shaken off by an earthquake. Main decoration effects would be secured by foliage, arranged in such a manner that the ultimate result would be striking and pleasing. T. C. Kistner Co., architects, was authorized to send in plans for the RFC application, which was filed three weeks ago. Officials have no idea when a reply may be expected, but hope that definite approval or rejection of the tentative plans will be made within the next 30 days. Immediately upon approval of final plans, the board will set a date for another election, this time hoping to convince the electors that a new building is the most feasible way out of the problem created when the state architectural force condemned the local school buildings. Rotarians Told of Armament Dangers Regional Secretary E. Guy Talbott of the National Council for the Prevention of War Monday told Anaheim Rotarians that preparedness lead to war, Rotarians Told of Armament Dangers Regional Secretary E. Guy Talbott of the National Council for the Prevention of War Monday told Anaheim Rotarians that preparedness lead to war, and a naval armaments race will lead to national suicide. Dr. Talbott, discussing the six policies he claimed this nation observed in connection with European countries, particularly took exception to No. 5, the Smoot-Hawley tariff, which he claimed has wrecked the foreign trade of this nation. He pointed out that Uncle Sam is not a member of either the League of Nations or the World Court, although he is responsible for both. Rancher Wins $167 Damage for Injury Emil Kestenholtz, rancher living at 1219 Diamond street, Anaheim, Tuesday morning won a judgment of $167.55 and court fees from the Raitt dairy as a result of internal injuries received in an accident last April. The suit was filed in December and tried in Justice Charles Kuchel's court. Early Days Subject of Historical Group Terry E. Stevenson, well known Santa Ana postmaster and county historian, will speak on "Early Days in Temescal", and Robert J. Speed will talk on "Smuggling Along the Pacific Coast in Early Days" at the Orange County Historical Society meeting to be held March 2 at Bowers Memorial Museum, 2010 North Main street, Santa Ana, Secretary S. M. Davis announces.