anaheim-gazette 1934-06-21

Sleeper Tells How County’s Tax Cut (Continued from page 1) tion in Orange county, through the civic, social and fraternal organizations, newspapers and mass meetings. I. To assist individuals, cities and county departments in their tax problems. Membership will be made up of two classes, those paying $5 dues or more per year, and an active membership, officially defined as "any person paying 50 cents annually who will contribute of his time and talents." Only the first class will have voting privileges. A preliminary study of how taxes in Orange county may be reduced, together with citations of conditions in Laguna Beach where taxes actually run as high as $78.91 on $100 valuation, was introduced. County Assessor James Sleeper was called upon to explain how his method of assessing has spurred curtailment of taxes. He verified figures on the Laguna Beach situation, saying that it was brought about by over-improvement leading to delinquencies, which then led to unreasonable levies on tax-paying properties. In San Luis Obispo county, he said, delinquencies run as high as 70 per cent, leaving only 30 per cent to carry on the entire expense of government. "Nobody knows just what kind of taxes we will face in the future," he said, "returning of operative utility properties to the counties will help some areas, while the state apparently must add an ad valorem tax. If it does not run more than 50 cents Orange county will get off ahead of the game. "The first thing most tax-levying bodies ask is 'How much will we have to spend?', instead of trying to set a budget first and then setting a tax to raise that amount,' the assessor continued. 'We are being asked that question constantly. Some years ago I was severely criticized when I insisted upon lowering assessments, but my answer was that values had depreciated and I was setting the values. If the tax-levying groups had to have as much money as at present, let them raise the rate. There is an understandable hesitancy in raising the rate. Consequently, when the assessment is lowered, the tax levying group sharpens pencils to see where expenses can be cut, rather than raise the rate. This was confirmed years ago, when I raised assessed valuations of this county. Each year, as assessments went up, the tax rate remained virtually the same, the taxpayers paying more and more into the county's coffers. However, when assessments reached 185 million in 1930, the outside rate was $1.87 and the inside rate $1.55." Now the assessed valuations have been cut to 135 millions, and the board of supervisors have, in addition, cut the tax rate to virtually the lowest in the state. Not only were assessments reduced, which would have cut the amount of taxes materially even if the rate had remained the same. But the supervisors also lowered the rate, making a total of about three millions of dollars saved to Orange county property holders." President Knapp said that "three years ago nobody could guess what additional burdens in the way of in- FOX ANAHEIM Always Cool and Comfortable Sun., Mon., Tues. June 24-25-26 "He Was Her Man" James Cagney - Joan Blondell Second Feature "Many Happy Returns" George Burns - Gracie Allen Wed. & Thurs. June 27-28 "Now I’ll Tell" Spencer Tracy - Alice Faye Second Feature "The Great Flirtation" Ellssa Landl - Adolphe Menjou Fri. & Sat. June 29-30 MARGARET SULLIVAN in "Little Man, What Now?" Second Feature "Sing and Like It" Zasu Pitts - Edward Horton GENERAL ADMISSION 25c President Knapp said that "three years ago nobody could guess what additional burdens, in the way of indebtedness to provide for emergency relief, we would be forced to shoulder. Three years from now is impossible to vision at this time. But we can make a study of tax problems confronting us, aid in this work of making persons tax conscious, and by having the facts before us we will be able to arrive at a sound conclusion. Trying to base a conclusion on inadequate and inaccurate data, or even on data at all, is what we have been up against in many instances in Orange county. This organization will remedy the situation and offer the citizens a chance to act intelligently." Principal Wilbert Bonney of Fremont school left Wednesday morning to take up summer duties in connection with the Y. M. C. A. camp Osceola in the San Bernardino mountains. Mrs. Bonney is remaining at home till her infant son recovers from an illness. Who’s Afraid of the Lonely Road? FEARN ELECTRIC SHOP Atwater Kent Auto Radios, $49.90 up 273 East Center Street—Phone 3111 KARL’S KUSTOM MADE SHOES MEN’S DRESS & SPORT SHOES ALL WHITE $2.10, $2.60, $2.95 BLACK & WHITE $3.75 and $3.95 TU-TONES ALL BLACK AT ALL PRICE RANGES WOMEN’S SUMMER SHOES SPORT OXFORDS $1.75, $1.99, $2.25 IN ALL SIZES AT WHITE OPERA PUMPS AND TIES, “A” to “C” Widths $2.25 to $2.59 105 W. Center ANAHEIM TU-TONES $3.75 and $3.95 ALL BLACK AT ALL PRICE RANGES WOMEN'S SUMMER SHOES SPORT OXFORDS $1.75, $1.99, $2.25 IN ALL SIZES AT WHITE OPERA PUMPS $2.25 to $2.59 AND TIES, “A” to “C” Widths 105 W. Center ANAHEIM SPECIALS On Battle Creek Health Foods Only during the visit of the Battle Creek Representative CONSULT Miss Dorotha Holland Trained Battle Creek Dietitian on your Diet Problems IN OUR STORE June 22nd and 23rd Lacto Dextrin 1 lb. .79 Food Ferrin .98 “ “ 5 lbs. 3.69 Savita Yeast Tablets .75 Malted Nuts 14 oz. .79 Two Packgs. .76 “ “ 5 lbs. 3.69 Psyllium Black 5 lbs. 1.79 Protose 1 lb. .39 Blond 5 lbs. .89 Zo Flakes 5 cts Savita 6½ oz. .79 Pineapple Juice 15c, 2 @ 28c Zo, Fig and Bran, pkg. .11 Under no circumstances will these goods be sold at these prices after the above date. PACIFIC COFFEE STORE Phone 3513 211 E. Center St. James Sleeper Announces Candidacy for Re-Election As Orange County Assessor ASSESSOR JAMES SLEEPER Among Your Friends Lloyd Riutcel, who graduated with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as second lieutenant in the U.S. army reserves from the University of Idaho two weeks ago, has as his house guest Bentley Calligan of Caldwell, Idaho. The young Anahelmer is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Riutcel of North Clementine street. Miss Cornelia Schettler left for San Francisco Sunday for a three-week course in art work. Friends congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Woods Barr upon their first wedding anniversary Tuesday. Dr. Homer A. Nelson of this city Monday evening discussed research in optometric technique at the meeting of the Orange County Optometric association in Santa Ana. Stechert's Flowers. Phone 3230. Friends and relatives this week congratulated the parents of three cousins noting the rapidity of the Stork which brought three cousins on the same day to two homes. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pelle of 213 Cherrie street became the parents of twin girls while the mother's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gillespie of South Palm street became parents of daughter on the same day. All babies were born at home, and are the first children in their families. Police Chief James S. Bouldin left Monday began a two-week vacation which he planned to spend at home Capt. Marcus Andrade is in charge in the chief's absence. Mr. and Mrs. John Bargsten of this city have as their guests the latter's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Buchelt of St. Paul, Minn. ASSESSOR JAMES SLEEPER James Sleeper, county assessor, announces that he is a candidate to succeed himself at the August primaries. No one has a more enviable record as a public servant and in the performance of duties and services than James Sleeper, whose office has not only worked out many long-lasting devices but has collected millions of dollars in personal taxes, one of the most difficult and elusive kind of taxes to collect. The biggest task facing the county assessor at present is getting ready the machinery for putting the operative property tax on the books, which was enacted at the last session of the legislature and becomes effective in 1935. Since 1911 Mr. Sleeper has collected a total of $15,000,000 in personal unsecured taxes, which his office must do, and the record shows not a dollar was lost through inefficiency or dishonest deputies. One large oil company has paid in over $6,000,000 since 1921 for its mineral rights tax, while 1928 was the best year for large totals, when $1,339,-928 was taken in personal taxes. One of the best achievements of the assessor's office is in originating a production sheet for oil companies, giving accurate information on previous year's sales, and which since has been adopted by practically every county in the state as the most concise and informative chart for such work. On account of the times property values have come down and since 1930 about one-third of the values, amounting to nearly $60,000,000, have been reduced to relieve taxpayers, giving this county at present the lowest tax rate in the state with the exception of Kings county, in which is located the Kettleman Hills oil field. Mr. Sleeper knows Orange county land, its productivity and value having watched it grow from virtually a cattle range to its present value, which knowledge adds to the efficiency of its office. Hogue Petitions Get Little Help Petitions circulated this week in Anaheim for appointment of Mayor Mike Hogue of Brea as SERA manager in Orange county received little support. Several civic leaders refused to sign. Unemployed of this city have expressed considerable resentment against the whole administrative set-up, which gives the manager of SERA $50 a week, and several assistants from $18 to $40 a week, while widows with three minor children are expected to get along with $20 a month. If they earn anything on the side, the sum is subtracted from the $20 allotted. If the rolls of your wringer are greasy, rub them with a bit of paraffin and the grease is easily removed. When cheese is too soft to grate, cut it into small pieces and press it through a potato ricer. Frances Adams Is Married June 15th To Ernest Herner Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Adams of 416 South Olive street announce the marriage of their daughter, Frances Eugenia, to Ernest Paul Herner, on June 15. Frances Adams has been teaching physical education in the Covina union high school and received her degree from University of California at Los Angeles with the class of 1923. Mr. Herner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herner of Claremont. He is instructor of chemistry in the Covina union high school and a graduate of Pomona college. Mr. and Mrs. Herner are motoring to New York where both will attend the summer school at Columbia University. En route they will attend the World's first car race. For modern Interior decoration Car Harry Kindig. Phone $568. E. E. Gunnett of 295 South Rose Street left Monday evening for Chicago and Springfield, Illinois, for a three-month trip. Albert Cranston. Anaheim voca teacher, has joined the Los Angeles Grand Opera company and will appear at the Hollywood Bowl. Mrs. Mary Goble of East Broadway returned recently from the bedside of an ill son, who is reported as miproviding Misses Dorothy and Elsie Heide spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs Emma Heide of Hollywood. Gordon's for Flowers. Ph. $$$$. Miss Jessie Johnston, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. A. Johnston of South Los Angeles streets, returned Saturday from a month's vacation at Honolulu. She came back on the matson liner Mariposa. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Boswell and Mrs. Robert Clark of Ball road returned Monday from a short vacation spent with Mrs. Clark's brother, J. D. Thomas of Huntington Park. Miss Betty Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Walker of this city, Monday enrolled as a summer session student at the University of Southern California. Secretary Conrad Jongewaard of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A., returned Sunday from a three-day trip to Fresno, where he was called to see an ill friend. Mrs. R. J. Dugdale of Romneya drive is reported improving from an illness which has confined her to her bed for several weeks. Quota of 85 Cars Given To Exchange Quota of 85 cars for domestic shipment week, and several assistants from $18 to $40 a week, while widows with three minor children are expected to get along with $20 a month. If they earn anything on the side, the sum is subtracted from the $20 allotted. If the rolls of your wringer are greasy, rub them with a bit of paraffin and the grease is easily removed. When cheese is too soft to grate, cut it into small pieces and press it through a potato ricer. Frances Adams has been teaching physical education in the Covina union high school and received her degree from University of California at Los Angeles with the class of 1923. Mr. Herner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Herner of Claremont. He is instructor of chemistry in the Covina union high school and a graduate of Pomona college. Mr. and Mrs. Herner are motoring to New York where both will attend the summer school at Columbia University. En route they will attend the World's fair at Chicago. Mr. Herner will continue teaching in Covina, where they will make their home in September. Kraemer Selects Standing Groups Following his installation as exalted ruler of the Anaheim B. P. O. Elks lodge last week, Gilbert U. Kraemer announced the following standing committees: Chairmen of committees appointed by Kraemer were: Sickness and distress, Arthur M. Bradley; Social and Community Welfare, B. Franklin Mattox; Entertainment, H. E. W. Barnes; New Membership and Reinstatement, L. P. Bonnet; Lapsation, John McCarthy; Dance, J. Van Wagoner; Nosebag, V. W. Koehler; Card Parties, Dr. H. W. Neville; Pool and Billards, Joe Elliott; Glee Club, C. W. Jones; Presiding Justice, L. A. Lewis; Special Degree Team, C. A. Cramer; Drum and Bugle Corps, Jean Arroues; Interlodge Activities and Visitation, L. A. Lewis; Property and Decorations, John W. Millings. Other officers installed were: A. M. Bradley, esteemed leading knight; Leo J. Friis, esteemed loyal knight; B. F. Mattox, esteemed lecturing knight; Harry Campbell, esquire; Dr. R. V. Green, chaplin; Evan S. Alsip, secretary; A. H. G. Osborne, trustee; William Bielefelt, tiler, and Louis Jacobson, inner guard. Quota of 85 Cars Given To Exchange Quota of 85 cars for domestic shipment was alloted the Central Orange County Citrus Exchange this week by the pro-rate citrus committee. This is five more cars than last week. Foreign shipments by the member houses of the local exchange this week will be five cars, while last week seven were sent. W-A-N-T A-D-S RATE: Five cents the line (count five words to the line) for each insertion. Phone 2414 for want ads that bring results. FOR SALE — (Miscellaneous) FINE PRACTICE PIANO, $17 cash. Schmidt Music Co., 112 E. Center. PAINTING & PAPERHANGING Painting, and paperhanging, J. E Saylor 131 W. Chartres, Phone 3761 PIANOS FOR SALE FOR SALE: Piano. Customer near Anaheim unable to finish payments. Only $54.00 left. Cash only. Write Pacific Piano Shop, Box 375, No Hollywood, Calif. 100 PIANOS to choose from: Knabe, Bechstein, Steinway, Chickering, Kimball, etc., new and used, $35 and up DANZ, Anaheim. $10 FREE! Send name of friend who wants piano and get $10 Free when we sell. DANZ, Anaheim. For Your Friends Accidental Death Claims Carl Mohr A verdict of accidental death was returned by a coroner's jury which listened to testimony of witnesses in the case of Carl William Mohr, 32, who was killed when a southbound Santa Fe passenger train crashed into his automobile at North street Friday morning. The jury sat Monday morning, with the funeral following that afternoon at the Backs, Terry and Campbell parlors, where Rev. Francis Hawes of Fullerton officiated. Interment was at Anaheim cemetery, where members of the Anaheim Elks lodge aided in the rites. Pall bearers were Don Winans, Dean Love, Ray Phillips, Ray Bercot, W. J. Nichols and Leavitt Ford. Witnesses said that the train crashed into the automobile, carrying it 150 feet before the body of Mr. Mohr was thrown clear of the wreckage. Trainmen claimed that the accident damaged the braking system, and the train was unable to halt within 1500 feet, where the wreckage of the automobile was hauled off the cowcatcher. Mr. Mohr recently has been engaged in the real estate business. Previously, and until its closing, he was assistant cashier and director of the defunct Anaheim First National bank. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Marion Mohr and an infant daughter, Merry Carol, of 521 West Chestnut street; a mother, Mrs. Eva Mary Mohr of Anaheim; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Potts, Santa Ana, and Mrs. Joe Shallenberger of San Bernardino; six brothers, Emil of Anaheim; Fred of Ventura, Jack of Chico, and William, Henry and Robert, all of Canada. Horace Head Leads Creel's Campaign H. C. Head prominent Santa Ana Horace Head Leads Creel’s Campaign H. C. Head prominent Santa Ana attorney and democratic leader was chosen today to be county chairman of George Creel's campaign for the democratic nomination for governor of California. Mr. Head has been a lifelong democrat and has the confidence of the democratic voters of the county. These attributes should go a long way in solidifying the democratic vote behind Mr. Creel. Rev. Dow Observes Fourth Anniversary As St. Michael Head Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, Sunday celebrated his fourth anniversary as rector of the local institution. He reported increased attendance and membership, and stated that financial affairs of the parish are in good condition. He has been president of the Los Angeles Clericus, which includes Orange and Los Angeles counties in an Episcopal organization, for the past Riggle and Cravath Withdraw From Race Former Undersheriff Charles W. Riggle, who announced his candidacy for sheriff soon after severance of relations with Sheriff Logan Jackson's department, late last week withdrew his candidacy in favor of Sam Jernigan, former sheriff, who is one of the five candidates now out for the position. C. C. 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