anaheim-gazette 1934-06-14

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 64th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXIV WILL HONOR 168 OF CLASS OF '34 IN 2 EXERCISES Programs Completed for Sunday's Baccalaureate and Wednesday's Commencement Anaheim union high school's class of 168 this week completed arrangements for two elaborate public ceremonies, the baccalaureate Sunday evening at 6 o'clock and commencement exercises Wednesday evening, both to be held at the open air theater in the city park. Program for the two services was announced Thursday. The high school orchestra will play the "Grand March (H. Finch), followed by a hymn, "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken" and invocation by Rev. W. R. Thornton at the baccalaureate program. A girls' double quartette will sing "Faith, Hope and Love" (H. R. Shelley), and Rev. S. E. Schrader will give the scripture lesson. Rev. O. R. Schroeder will give the address, "True Greatness," followed by a hymn, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee," (Mason), and benediction by Rev. A. F. Ritchey. Wednesday evening the high school band will play three numbers, "Western Spirit," a march; "Inspiration," an overture; and "Marche Pontificale", followed by Class of 1934 songs, the Old Timers Look Forward To Picnic Saturday at Park Scores of Mother Colony ploneers and their direct descendants this week looked forward to the annual Old Timers' basket picnic to be held Saturday noon at the Anaheim city park under the sponsorship of the Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Family groups will meet at the picnictables, discuss old times and learn the whereabouts and health of old friends till lunch time, when delicious out-of-door meals will be enjoyed. As luncheons are finished, Master of Ceremonies L. A. (Fayette) Lewis will wield the gavel for attention and take charge of the program, which will consist of recollections of early Anaheim life, songs by Edward Backs, son of a pioneer family, and invocation and benediction by Rev. Frank M. Dowling of Placentia. Mrs. Victor Loly, regent of the D.A.R. chapter, will be official hostess. Chapter committees are headed by Mrs. David Toms, assisted by Mrs. Frank Ritchie, serving coffee; Mrs. Leo J. Sheridan, program; and Mrs. J. B. Hasty, tables. Hundreds Applaud double quartette will sing "Faith, Hope and Love" (H. R. Shelley), and Rev. S. E. Schrader will give the scripture lesson. Rev. O. R. Schroeder will give the address, "True Greatness," followed by a hymn, "My Faith Looks Up to Thee," (Mason), and benediction by Rev. A. F. Ritchey. Wednesday evening the high school band will play three numbers, "Western Spirit," a march; "Inspiration," an overture; and "Marche Pontificale," followed by Class of 1934 songs, the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Blue and Gold." Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker will pronounce invocation, followed by a violin trio playing Kreisler's "The Old Refrain." Dr. Frederic P. Woellner then will address the class on "Liberty and Responsibility." The senior girls' glee club will sing "Annie Laurie" (Buck), with Ida Aspelin giving salutatory, and the bass ensemble offering Sullivan's "The Lost Chord," and Dorothy Stoll giving the valedictory. The senior boys double quartette then will sing "Pale in the Amber West." Coalson Morris will present the class memorial, with Ralph Waltz accepting. Principal J. A. Clayes will present the class, and Floyd L. Benson, a member of the board of trustees will award diplomas. The program will close with a song by the class of 1934, and benediction by Rev. D. Howard Dow. Those taking part in the musical program are: Brass ensemble, Leonard Cheatum, Mabel Wicker, Hayes Acton, Winifred Illingworth, Ray Brown, Donald Schneider, Max Sherer. Boys' double Quartette: Bob Eley, Ray Brown, Don Schneider, Max Shearer, Warren Baker, Coalson Morris, Dillon Flanagan, Bennie Davis. Violin Trio: Phillis Zimmerman, Josephine Daniel, Max Shearer. Senior Girls' Glee: Kathryn Ableiter, Betty Berger, Lesta Creath, Marjorie Erickson, Phyllis Granada, Josephine Hammond, Mabel Hansen, Elizabeth Heckman, Gertrude Heffner, Elizabeth Hunziker, Ethel Mathis, Marion Morris, Ruth Nishizu, Mildred Rogers, Lila Shaver, Selma Stark, Frieda Mae Steuernagel, Dorothy Stoll, Marie West. May Appeal Gun Club Water Case With water levels constantly lowering in Orange county, agricultural interests were pleased with the decision Hundreds Applaud School Graduates At Big Exercises 167 Get Diplomas Wednesday Eve at program Held in Park; Class Play Success One hundred and sixty-seven students, who received elementary school diplomas at Fremont graduation exercises Wednesday evening in the city park, recall with enthusiasm the unusually warm reception given their presentation of a class play, "Sutter," and already are making preparations for entering high school next fall. Principal Wilbert H. Bonney presented the class, and President Frank N. Gibbs of the elementary school board awarded diplomas, climaxing an elaborate program witnessed by hundreds of parents and other interested spectators. Feature of the preliminary program was presentation of "Sutter," written by the students and directed by Miss Ruth A. Gredis and Adolph Bunge, instructors. It deals with the life of settlers during discovery of gold in California. The main character part played by Marvin Thompson, with the following taking part in the production: Blanche Eldridge, Frances Schacht, Wallace Rutceil, Lawrence Macaray, Robert Helling, Charles Criss, Noel Mendoza, Steven Lopera, Mary Show, Manuel Reyes, Marie Hurtado, Leo Rees, Frederick Weisel, William Fassel, Robert Hilliard, Herbert Axup, Margaret Hein, Betty Jane Ward, Jack Barron, Edsel Mickle, Berenice Hargrove, Della Ruiz, Ruby Sanchez, Janet Stearman, Ernest Moore, Dean Pohlemus, Dan Russell, Melvin Gledhill, Ralph Gamble and Bird Cross. In the interlude between presentation of the play and awarding of diplomas, the under graduate chorus sang two numbers. Mary Show played the processional, while Rev. V. K. Ledbetter pronounced invocation. The Trouveres club sang "In the Time of Roses," and President Lee Benson of the high school honor society presented Mrs. Victor Loly, regent of the D.A.R. chapter, will be official hostess. Chapter committees are headed by Mrs. David Toms, assisted by Mrs. Frank Ritchie, serving coffee; Mrs. Leo J. Sheridan, program; and Mrs. J. B. Hasty, tables. Assessor Sleeper Again Can For Ro Faithful Official for Century Looms and didate for A County Assessor Jaunce of the best known assessor and a faithful official for more than a quarter this week announced that didate for re-election. From all indication political observers in again will toss his haign as the lonely assessor's office. Sleep criticized in many quing assessments and board of supervisors to raise the tax rate is k the state as a "fight campaigns he carried the people of the counse case has won out with His courage in fight its own stronghold is resident of the county elections. Years ago challenge of opponent paign issues in a mass opposition speakers l argument and invective mand to discredit them he stood up defended successfully challenging statements,and walk meeting with the plenom most of those present. He had much oppose raised the assessed veral bearing lands county forcing large shoulder a larger share pense.Although prop May Appeal Gun Club Water Case With water levels constantly lowering in Orange county, agricultural interests were pleased with the decision of Justice C. P. Pann, in the Huntington Beach Justice Court, last Friday, declaring the Westminster Gun Club guilty of wasting water. President of the club, and secretary, Dr. W. H. Olds and Lindsey Glies were declared innocent. If the decision sticks, the club will be fined $500 in accordance with a recently enacted county ordinance. The prosecution was under the direct supervision of S. B. Kaufman, district attorney. L. A. West of the firm of West and McKinney appeared for the defendants and advanced the argument that the water was pumped, not primarily for the duck ponds, but to irrigate the land for the purpose of producing pasturage. It was shown that the land was later used by dairymen to pasture their cows and that a revenue of $600 per year was derived from the usage. The district attorney's office, however proved to the satisfaction of the court that the amount of water so used was wholly excessive for such pasturage purposes. The case may be appealed to a higher court. Recreational Plan Proposed for City City councilmen this week have under consideration proposals made Tuesday night by a joint committee representing Parent-Teacher associations and various clubs of the city, urging that the city employ recreational directors to supervise children's activities at the park, keep records and conduct classes. Flag Day Program Proves Impressive Residents of Anaheim Thursday evening witnessed one of the most elaborate Flag day programs ever given in this city when the American Legion post and B. P. O. Elks joined in impressive ceremonies. The street parade started shortly after 7 o'clock, going from the Elks clubhouse to the city park's main entrance, where the officers of both sponsoring groups took charge of the preliminary program. Leo Frils conducted "History of Flags," an impressive ritual, with Professor Clanfoni's band accompanying. Rev. John Osborn of Trinity Episcopal church of San Diego gave a talk on patriotism, followed by mass singing of "America." Makes First Report To Anaheim Council Street Superintendent Hiram Bowen made his first routine report to the city council Tuesday night, reporting grading and oiling of West street from Citron to La Palma; oiling of Citron from South to Vermont; oiling of the sewer line ditch on North from Palm to Citron. He stated 1386 man hours had been spent on maintenance work. Argument and invective mand to discredit the he stood up, defended successfully challenging the statements, and walked meeting with the plenomost of those present. He had much oppressed the assessed verbal bearing lands county, forcing large shoulder a larger share expense. Although proper opportunity to apply board of supervisors, every year as a board to protest assessments and large land been successful in lowering their assessment. These fights for how have won the support citizens throughout that of whom are actively for re-election. Funeral Tuesdays Long-Time Funeral services Frances Ball Thompson Saturday at her home Brookhurst roads, were morning at the Backs bell chapel, with intercom Compton cemetery. Ledbetter of the Calvario officiated. Mrs. Thompson was late Albert Thompson.ATIVE of Texas, 75 years 45 of her 68 years in Anaheim. She is survived Mrs. Marlan Vierra, three sisters, Mrs. Mailla; Mrs. Betty Curtis, Mrs. Belle Ball, Mode Judge Pleasants, Pioneer Resident Of Orange County, Is Mourned Here to awaken him. It was taken to the Shannon funeral parlors in Orange where it was held pending funeral arrangements to be made upon arrival of relatives from Northern California. Judge Pleasants, long famous as the oldest living pioneer of Orange county, as a boy 10 years old rode a pony when migrating with his father to California in 1849. The father and son went to the famous Bidwell's Bar, where they mined. Pleasants valley was named for the family. Judge Pleasants as a youth then went to study at the home of William Wolfskill, pioneer grower in the lower Santiago canyon. In 1800 he became foreman of the ranch, and in 1867 homesteaded in the upper part of the canyon on 200 acres which he sold to Madame Helene Modjeska in 1888. He then bought 400 acres lower in the canyon, residing there till his death this week. He obtained the title of "judge" because he was picked as a judge in horse races at Santa Ana in the early days. He also was one of the pioneer bee producers in California, and in 1884 was chosen to take charge of the California bee exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at New Orleans. Three years ago the venerable pioneer completed a three-volume "History of Orange County," which contains information and recollections. TAX COUNCIL TO COORDINATE ALL COUNTY STUDIES Garden Grove's J. A. Knapp Named to Head Group; George Raymer is Elected Secretary For the purpose of co-ordinating tax studies in Orange county and bringing to this area research information available through the California Taxpayers' association, the Orange county council of the state organization today stands ready to begin its work. It was formed Thursday night of last week, under the sponsorship of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, at a meeting held at the Santa Ana chamber of commerce. Garden Grove's J. A. Knapp was named chairman, with Santa Ana's George Raymer, secretary of the chamber of commerce, secretary. Immediately after the officers were chosen, they conferred with Charles Lindsey, representative of the Taxpayers' association, on methods of procedure, possibility of enlarging the central council to include civic groups with special emphasis upon those of a county-wide aspect. The purpose of the council will be to co-ordinate as far as possible and assist in every way, tax researches for the county with a view to analyzing taxes and saving taxpay- Assessor Sleeper Again Candidate For Re-election Faithful Official for Quarter of Century Looms as Lone Candidate for Assessor County Assessor James Sleeper, one of the best known assessors in the state and a faithful official of Orange county for more than a quarter of a century, this week announced that he is a candidate for re-election. From all indications, according to political observers in this county, he again will toss his hat into the campaign as the lone candidate for assessor's office. Sleeper, who has been criticized in many quarters for slashing assessments and thus forcing the board of supervisors to cut expenses or raise the tax rate, is known throughout the state as a "fighter." In previous campaigns he carried his message to the people of the county, and in every case has won out with large majorities. His courage in fighting opposition in its own stronghold is known by every resident of the county who has followed elections. Years ago he accepted a challenge of opponents to debate campaign issues in a mass meeting. After opposition speakers had used every argument and invective at their command to discredit the county assessor, he stood up, defended his actions, successfully challenging the truth of their statements, and walked out of the meeting with the pledged support of most of those present. He had much opposition when he raised the assessed valuation of mineral bearing lands throughout the county, forcing large corporations to shoulder a larger share of the tax expense. Although property owners have this week. He obtained the title of "judge" because he was picked as a judge in horse races at Santa Ana in the early days. He also was one of the pioneer bee producers in California, and in 1884 was chosen to take charge of the California bee exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at New Orleans. Three years ago the venerable pioneer completed a three-volume "History of Orange County," which contains information and recollections gleaned from his residence of 74 years in this county. May Start Work On High School’s Plant This Fall Board Advertises $275,000 Bonds for Sale on June 26; Ready Market Anticipated If present plans materialize, actual construction on the $275,000 one-unit Anaheim union high school plant will start early in the fall and the plant will be occupied a year later. Principal J. A. Clayes announces. The board of trustees last week authorized advertising the bonds for sale, with sale date set for June 26, if the bonds meet the anticipated ready market, the board then will call for detailed construction plans, which will be mailed to Sacramento for approval of the state board of architecture. No unusual delay is expected in that quarter because plans are for new construction and not for remodeling. As soon as the plans receive the state's okeh, the board then will advertise for bids, requiring another three weeks. Construction on the building may start as early as mid September, with completion by the time school starts in the fall of 1935. The board last week authorized the advertising of bids for removing four buildings which constitute wings of the condemned structures. This work will be paid out of the school budget. The board also sought SERA labor for remodeling of the shop building, to be rebuilt following damage by the March 10, 1933 earthquake. 120-YEAR-OLD IN COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL AID Immediately after the officers were chosen, they conferred with Charles Lindsey, representative of the Tax-payers' association, on methods of procedure, possibility of enlarging the central council to include civic groups with special emphasis upon those of a county-wide aspect. The purpose of the council will be to co-ordinate as far as possible and assist in every way, tax researches for the county with a view to analyzing taxes and saving taxpayers' dollars. Lindsey, main speaker at the Thursday night gathering, pointed out tax burdens created in cities, counties, states and the nation. Increased expenditures in recent years, he says, have been necessitated by additions of millions of people to relief rolls until at the present time approximately 50 million people directly or indirectly receive salaries or relief from all governments within the United States. He paid particular attention to the California situation, pointing out that the cost of state government increased 1100 per cent in the period from 1911 to 1932, while indebtedness of the state right now approximates $30,000,000 in contrast to the situation when that much was in the state treasury four years ago. He anticipates a state deficit of $110,000,000 by the end of the next biennium. He pointed out the dangers of too much taxation, citing San Luis Obispo county with its 70 per cent tax delinquencies as evidence of the deplorable condition in which a state, county or city may find itself. Some counties, he said, have destroyed their official records to prevent them from becoming public. He cited the state highway commission as one state agency which will not permit examination of its records. "Work of the California Taxpayers' association is confined solely to finding the facts, giving them to whoever wants them, and letting the people decide for themselves," Lindsey said. "It is a nonpolitical organization working for tax reduction through governmental efficiency." He said that the association last year co-operated with state legislators in finding means to lower the state budget by $18,000,000. A saving of $1,500,000 was made in San Diego county last year as a result of a tax study made through the association, while San Bernardino county was enabled to make a large saving in the same manner. "We cannot hope to make a substantial reduction in the state budget," he said. "until we rewrite the present or adopt a new constitution. That docu- argument and invective at their command to discredit the county assessor, he stood up, defended his actions, successfully challenging the truth of their statements, and walked out of the meeting with the pledged support of most of those present. He had much opposition when he raised the assessed valuation of mineral bearing lands throughout the county, forcing large corporations to shoulder a larger share of the tax expense. Although property owners have an opportunity to appear before the board of supervisors, which sits in July every year as a board of equalization, to protest assessments, large corporations and large land owners have not been successful in disproportionately lowering their assessments. These fights for honest assessments have won the support of hundreds of citizens throughout the county, many of whom are actively supporting him for re-election. Funeral Tuesday for Long-Time Resident Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Frances Ball Thompson, who died late Saturday at her home on Ball and Brookhurst roads, were held Tuesday morning at the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel, with interment following at Compton cemetery. Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter of the Calvary Baptist church officiated. Mrs. Thompson was the widow of the late Albert Thompson. She was a native of Texas, 75 years old, and spent 45 of her 68 years in California in Anaheim. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Marian Vierra, Anaheim; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Thorpe, Visalia; Mrs. Betty Curtis, Sea bright; and Mrs. Belle Ball, Modesto. 120-YEAR-OLD IN COUNTY HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL AID Orange county hospital physicians this week treated the oldest patient ever registered at that institution—Mrs. Leandra Frausto, who claims to be 120 years old. She was treated for heart ailments. Mrs. Frausto, a Mexican, recalls the time when Mexico secured her independence, 110 years ago. She was a water girl for the soldiers. Mrs. Frausto, who lives at Costa Mesa with the Trujillo family speaks no English, and barely is four and one-half feet tall. Charles Kuchel Candidate to Succeed Self As Justice of Anaheim Township Charles Kuchel, who has held the office of justice of Anaheim township for 12 years, this week announced that he is a candidate to succeed himself at the August primaries. "In again announcing my candidacy for this office," Judge Kuchel said, "I pledge continuance of honest, impartial, just and honorable effort. My years of experience in this position further qualify me in performing the duties of the office in a just and impartial manner." Judge Kuchel was appointed justice in 1924. At that time he said, he felt that he could handle the position as a part time job. He soon found out that it required full time to properly care for the demands of the township. Civil cases now average four times the number that were before the court a dozen years ago, while criminal cases are ten times the previous number. This increase in demands upon the court, he states, makes it impossible for the justice to handle the court as a part time proposition. On particularly heavy days the court really needs a clerk, the judge said, although one is not provided. Judge Kuchel was born in and lived in Anaheim all his life. He is the son of C. Kuchel, original shareholder whose lot D-3 extended from the corner of Los Angeles and Center streets to Olive on the east and Cypress on the north. His brother is Henry Kuchel, pioneer editor of this county, and publisher of the Anaheim Gazette. ZETTE NUMBER 36 CIL TO CREATE ALL NEW STUDIES J. A. Knapp Group; George Clinton Secretary Justus F. Craemer Takes Up New Job With Gov. Merriam Justus F. Craemer, co-publisher of the Orange Daily News and past president of the National Editorial Association and California Newspaper Publishers association, early this week took up his new duties as private secretary to Governor Frank F. Merriam. He was appointed to that position Saturday. 2 MILLIONS PER WEEK RETURNED TO ORANGE MEN Orange County Growers Get Lion’s Share as Excellent Domestic Market is Created Two million dollars per week are flowing into the pockets of California Orange growers, with the lion’s share of these returns coming directly to Orange county, as the result of a domestic and foreign market largely created by regulation of shipments under the California-Arizona citrus marketing agreement. This is the concensus of opinion among experts in the industry and reported this week by Field Representative E. L. Markell of the AAA. Although there is a division of opinion as to whether the excellent market now found in the Midwest, East and Europe will continue as high as at present, indications point to a profitable year for growers, the experts agree. Prices on superior grades broke $6.00 last week for the first time in three years, while the average this week on all grades of oranges was about $5 a box. This returns approximately $2.90 per packed box (or between $1.25 and $1.50 per field box) on the basis of the present market. Growers, however, will not receive this high a price because JUSTUS F. CRAEMER relieving William McCarthy, who had the title of "executive secretary" under the late Governor James Rolph. Governor Merriam, who has been assemblyman, state senator and lieutenant governor during a period of 17 years, praised Craemer in his appointment message, as follows: "It is very gratifying to me that the first appointment I am making as governor calls into the service of the state a man of such sterling qualities and executive ability. The post accepted by Mr. Craemer calls for a sacrifice on his part which, except for our personal friendship and association of many years, I should not ask of any man. However, it is his conviction, as it is mine, that the emergency confronting the people and government of California demands devoted and unselfish service from every citizen in whatever capacity he may be called upon to serve. Mr. Craemer is familiar with every aspect of California's economic and social problems." Political observers at the state's capitol looked upon Craemer's appointment as the first move in a probable shake-up. Former Governor Friend W. Richardson, now corporation commissioner, Monday announced that he was withdrawing from his candidacy for governor at the August primaries, in favor of Governor Merriam. The new governor till press time had not given any official indication on whether or not he would call a special session of the legislature to consider ways and means of cutting state costs and raising additional revenue to meet the $30,000,000 state deficit incurred during the past two years. Question Plan Up For Federal Okeh Whether the Elliott plan for conservation now found in the Midwest, East and Europe will continue as high as at present, indications point to a profitable year for growers, the experts agree. Prices on superior grades broke $6.00 last week for the first time in three years, while the average this week on all grades of oranges was about $5 a box. This returns approximately $2.90 per packed box (or between $1.25 and $1.50 per field box) on the basis of the present market. Growers, however, will not receive this high a price because marketing conditions during the first month of the prate were not as good as at present, although prices have risen steadily since the opening of the valencia season. Some experts look for a slight drop in prices, bringing the market down for an average of slightly under $5. In this case growers may receive upwards of $1 a field box, a price which many only prayed for at the beginning of the season. Five factors, according to the summary of spokesmen, enter into the present excellent market. They are: 1- Confidence of wholesalers and retailers in the California-Arizona citrus agreement. They purchase two cars today with no great fear that competitors will buy a larger number of cars tomorrow at much less per box. This confidence stimulates purchase in larger quantities. 2- Florida's oranges are out of the way. Last year, 1000 boxes a week shipped from the southern state. 3- Deciduous fruits are not competing this year as in previous years, because of drought and weather conditions. These same weather conditions, sending thermometers to as high as 110 degrees in many Midwestern cities, have created a demand for orange juice, thus further contributing to the demand for oranges. 4- Recovery, especially in the East, has progressed much farther than originally anticipated, shown by the (Continued on page 4) Plays Unique Role In "Class" History Placentia's Roy Tillery played a unique role in California educational circles this week. Tuesday evening he was the one-man graduating class of the Valencia high school. Speaker at the graduation exercises was no less a personage than Vierling Kersey, state superintendent of public instruction, who talked on "Who Are Educated?" The cast of the class Question Plan Up For Federal Okeh Whether the Elliott plan for conservation of water for Orange county by construction of a dam at Prado, or some other plan placing a dam at Jurupa, is one the federal government has listed as a projected rivers and harbors improvement nobody at the Water, Inc., meeting Monday night was able to tell. The meeting was held at the Atwood schoolhouse, with about 35 persons interested in pumping attending. Supervisor W. C. Jerome, who was sent to Washington recently by the board of supervisors to seek federal aid in the water problem, reported that he understood the proposed dam was at Prado. However, he expressed confidence in Francis Cuttle of Riverside as Southern California member of the rivers and harbors committee, and said that through him the board of supervisors would learn definitely the status of the proposed dam. Jerome further stressed the necessity of unity, saying that Uncle Sam will not take part in a "community civil war." He advocated a water program to head up through the board of supervisors, while Ralph McFadden suggested that the Associated Chambers of Commerce call a meeting of interested parties to promote a unified program. REPORTS ON LICENSES Treasurer Charles Boege told city councilmen Tuesday evening that business license collections and penalties were $613.30 for May, $10 for dog licenses, $825.02 in taxes, and $1352.74 in delinquent taxes.