anaheim-gazette 1934-12-13

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 65th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXV Forthcoming Troubles of a Mule-Skinner——by A. B. C RECKLESS SPENDING UNSOUND LEGISLATURE DEMOCRATIC HOUSE DEMOCRAT SENATE RECOVERY PROGRAM F.D.R. John Jacob Vetter Funeral Services Held Here Tuesday 54-Year Resident of Anaheim Dies Saturday Morning After Lingering Illness Old-time residents of Anaheim continue to miss an old-time friend this week. Tuesday they went in large numbers to the Backs, Terry and Campbell funeral parlors and mourned at the final rites for John Jacob Vetter, 54-year resident of this city who died after a lingering illness at his home at 514 South Kroeger street early Saturday morning. Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker of the Grace Lutheran church officiated, with burial following at the Anaheim cemetery. Mr. Vetter is survived by the widow, Pauline W. Vetter; five children and nine grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Elizabeth M. Grisail of Bauldwin Park, Miss Pauline Vetter, Carl F. Vetter, William J. Vetter and John Vetter Jr., all of Anaheim. Friends of Mr. Vetter state that his father served under Napoleon in several campaigns, notably one which carried the French terror to Russia. It was on October 17, 1857, that Mr. Vetter was born at Wittenberg, Germany. When a boy 14 years of age he came to the United States and attended schools at Columbus, Ohio, where he studied medicine and obtained his medical degree. After practicing a short time in Ohio, he came to Anaheim and became a rancher. He enjoyed a wide Old Mother Earth Takes Long, Slow Drink This Week By 1 p.m. Thursday rainfall for the season totaled 10.47 inches, according to gauges at the Anaheim Union Water company. Rainfall from 8 a.m. till after noon was .80 of an inch. Old Mother Earth took a long, slow drink this week from the overflowing cup belonging to Jupiter Pluvius. When Anaheim Union Water company officials took out their official measuring stick Thursday morning to total up the rainfall since Tuesday, they found exactly .84 of an inch in the 48-hour period, bringing the total rainfall for the season to 9.67 inches. Jupiter Pluvius has been more than generous to Anaheim and environs for the past week. Over Saturday and Sunday he poured .76 of an inch upon the local ranches and gardens, and came back Tuesday with light showers to make sure that everything that was green will remain green. Last year's total rainfall to the morning of December 14 was exactly 2 inches. By the next morning another 21 had been added, making the fall this season four times as great as to the same date a year ago. City Will Submit Project to SERA Members of the city council Tuesday evening decided to apply for SERA labor for repainting of danger zones and relettering of crubs, following a com- Friends of Mr. Vetter state that his father served under Napoleon in several campaigns, notably one which carried the French terror to Russia. It was on October 17, 1857, that Mr. Vetter was born at Wittenberg, Germany. When a boy 14 years of age he came to the United States and attended schools at Columbus, Ohio, where he studied medicine and obtained his medical degree. After practicing a short time in Ohio, he came to Anaheim and became a rancher. He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and many of friends, who mourn the passing of another old-time resident. Christian Science Rooms on E. Center Reading rooms of the Christian Science church were moved from the church and opened at 113 East Center street on Saturday morning, where they are open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. SPORTETTE PLASH! ... Baseball's fun-making team, Nick Altrock and Al Schacht, will work together no more. Al goes to Boston with Joe Cronin. Nick is to carry on alone at Washington. "It's Laugh, Clown Laugh," says Nick, "the show must go on—and there are many first-bases yet left to steal." City Will Submit Project to SERA Members of the city council Tuesday evening decided to apply for SERA labor for repainting of danger zones and relettering of crubs, following a communication from the legal advisor of the Orange County League of Municipalities advising that such a project is within the scope of the relief organization. The council ordered a survey to be taken at once in order to determine the amount of labor necessary, which must be done before application is made. Because the present tractor is worn out, the council discussed the purchase of a new machine to carry on the street work in this city. No decision was made. Various reports from city departments were submitted, showing the extent of activities. The treasurer reported $117,068.28 as the balance in the city account, the tax collector reported collections for November amounted to $31,972.20, and the public service department reported collections on delinquent bills of $2,454.37. High Priest Deering Will Announce Aides Eldon R. Deering was elected high priest of the Royal Arch Masons at a meeting held late last week in the Masonic temple. Associate officers elected to their respective posts are: Earle T. Jackson, king; Glen Butcher, scribe; Carl Martin, treasurer; Leroy Marsh, secretary. On January 17 High Priest Deering will announce appointive officers, on the occasion of the visit of the grand high priest of the State of California. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1934 by A. B. Chapin ELLIOTT PLANS ARE SUBMITTED TO PWA OFFICE Speed Up Efforts to Get U. S. Aid in Water Conservation for Orange County Two new developments this week marked Orange county's water conservation and flood control problems. On Wednesday Engineer G. A. Elliott, who has been hired by the board of supervisors to make a survey of the Santa Ana river in an effort to find a solution to conservation problems, announced that his plan drafted several years ago had been submitted to the public works authority's office in Los Angeles, with the request that the PWA send it to Washington, D. C., for study before President Roosevelt gives his address on the state of the nation to the congress on January 3. This move was made to speed up possible aid of the federal government in the Santa Ana river basins, which have been set aside as one of a dozen projects considered worthy of federal aid. The problem here has been to get Orange county's problem before the federal body. Internal dissention in the county led Riverside's Francis Cuttle, member of the projects committee of the national rivers and harbors con- Strike "Black Gold" in Po MARIETTA, O. . . John Hupp, 69, a trudged "over the hill" to the Washing ago. They were both veterans of the oil c there was oil in them grounds" after Superintendent L. A. Hall listened to th ... and they "struck" a 30 barrel-a-d Company has been organized and another well contines to flow. History Teacher Lists Three Ways Justus F. Craemer Of Orange Resigns From High Office Praises Newspapers For Work In Preserving Ideals of State at Last Election Justus F. Craemer, well known California publisher and civic worker, who, six months ago was drafted by his close friend, Governor Merriam, as his private secretary, has asked the governor to be released from his duties by December 15th. The Orange publisher was one of the original boosters for Governor Merriam, not only four years ago when he ran for lieutenant governor, but also during his recent campaign for governor. In offering his resignation, Craemer made the following statement to the press: "Personal affairs which are in need of my attention make it necessary for (Continued on page 8) Submits Plans for Sewer Improvement If the plans submitted by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood of Anaheim to the SEHA board at Santa Ana are approved, the county seat will sponsor an improvement costing $50,054 to employ 260 for two months. Engineer Hapgood was asked to draw the plans. He said that if accepted, the project will benefit all member cities of the joint outfall sewer." This move was made to speed up possible aid of the federal government in the Santa Ana river basins, which have been set aside as one of a dozen projects considered worthy of federal aid. The problem here has been to get Orange county's problem before the federal body. Internal dissention in the county led Riverside's Francis Cuttle, member of the projects committee of the national rivers and harbors congress, to refuse to send the Elliott plan to Washington on the grounds that Uncle Sam could not afford to take part in local politics. The second development of importance was made Tuesday night at the Associated Chambers of Commerce meeting at Olive, when Director C. Roy Browning of the Orange county water district announced that the board had taken steps to promote adjudication of various rights along the upper Santa Ana river, with a view to study of spreading operations, the apparent surplus of water in basin above the Bunker Hill dyke, from which San Bernardino is allowed to draw but 300 inches of water, and other problems. He stated that 12,000 acre feet are lost annually in the sand over which San Bernardino is located, and drew attention to the spreading activities on Lytle creek. Narciso Mendoza Death Is Mourned Long-time residents of Orange county this week were sorry to learn of the death of Narciso J. Mendoza, father of Anaheim's Roy N. Mendoza, who died at the ranch home of his daughter at Aguanga (Riverside county) last Sunday. Funeral services were held Thursday from the W. A. Brown mortuary on South Flower street in Los Angeles. Pall bearers were boyhood friends still living at San Gabriel, where the deceased was born on October 29, 1862, at the famous old San Gabriel mission. Mr. Mendoza as a young man mined for gold in nearby mountains, farmed and also operated a store. At one time he was a deputy sheriff, and numbered among his friends the late Lucky Baldwin, the Rose brothers of racehorse fame, and many early California pioneers. He is survived by four children, two of whom live in Anaheim. Besides Roy Mendoza there are Mrs. Thomas H. Sutton of this city: Irene C. History Teacher Lists Three Ways Toward Recovery Analysis of Events From 1928 Through 1934 Traced by Dr. E. E. Robinson The depression from 1928 through the year 1934 will be lifted only by three accomplishments, according to Dr. Edward E. Robinson, professor of history at Stanford university, in an address before editors and publishers at Tuesday night's session of the World Affairs conference held this week at Mission Inn, Riverside. The three things he listed are: 1. Rebuilding of faith in America. 2. Discussing our future political course along the roots of what we believe is American history. 3. A switch from collectivism to self-reliance of the individual. In an analysis of the years of depression, which he classed as the most far-reaching of any period since the American revolution, Dr. Robinson pointed to modern tendencies of authors to refer to American history, finding therein what they believe are sufficient precedents upon which to base their experiments. In this connection he referred to Herbert Hoover's recent book "The Challenge to Liberty," in which the traditional individualism that made America great is held up in one point of view, that of individual liberty. In direct contrast, Dr. Robinson said, was Secretary of Agriculture Wallace's "New Frontiers," which also attempts to go back into American history to find precedents for acts of the Roosevelt administration. Dr. Robinson weighed each policy in (Continued on page 8) Attorney Leo Friis Will Open Offices Here Next Monday Attorney Leo J. Friis, who for many years was imprisoned associated with Submits Plans for Sewer Improvement If the plans submitted by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood of Anaheim to the SERA board at Santa Ana are approved, the county seat will sponsor an improvement costing $50,054 to employ 260 for two months. Engineer Hapgood was asked to draw the plans. He said that if accepted, the project will benefit all member cities of the joint outfall sewer. Reports Suit Case Stolen From Auto Anaheim police have on file a report by Manager E. N. Atkinson of a Norwalk department store that while his automobile was parked in front of a local cafe a suit case was stolen from it. Mr. Mendoza as a young man mined for gold in nearby mountains, farmed and also operated a store. At one time he was a deputy sheriff, and numbered among his friends the late Lucky Baldwin, the Rose brothers of racehorse fame, and many early California pioneers. He is survived by four children, two of whom live in Anaheim. Besides Roy Mendoza there are Mrs. Thomas H. Sutton of this city; Irene C. McCray of Manhattan Beach, and Mrs. Arthur M. Sutton of Aguanga. He also is survived by three sisters, Marguerita Michael of Los Angeles, Mrs. Louisa Cuneo and Mrs. Adelalde Yorba Lenot of San Gabriel; and five grandchildren. VACUUM CLEANER STOLEN A vacuum cleaner was stolen from the residence of E. J. Jones, 1128 Chestnut street, according to a report filed with local police. Drunk Drivers Sentenced To Jail As Judge Allen Denies Petitions of Probation In Five Cases; One Is Granted Jail sentences for drunk drivers loom as Orange county's answer to one of the most deadly traffic perils. Throughout the county this week there was considerable discussion of the effect Superior Judge James L. Allen's sentencing of five to jail, and a sixth to a term of 60 days in jail as a condition to probation, in cases before his court late last week, will have upon drunk driving within the county. Among cases drawing more than usual interest was that of Horace Lumb, 18-year-old Tustin high school youth, who pleaded guilty to charges of failure to stop and render aid and admitted on the stand that he and his companions had been drinking. The youth asked for probation, but Judge Allen sentenced him to the Preston School of Industry at Ione for two years. The lad came from Grand Junction, Colo., two months before the accident on October 31, when his machine struck and killed Mrs. Mary L. Moore, 67, of Santa Ana. He surrendered to police the next day. On a day marked by a succession of convictions and jail sentences, John E. Turner, who originally pleaded not guilty to drunken driving and then reversed himself to plead guilty, again changed his mind and decided to stand trial. He was arrested in Brea on October 24. Mark Regan applied for probation, which was denied, and he was sent to six months in the county jail on charges of drunk driving. He was arrested October 26 on Magnolia avenue, near Anaheim. Raymond J. Tierney of Los Angeles also was denied probation and on the drunk driving charge was ordered to spend six months in the county jail. Melvin Wright of Villa Park pleaded guilty to the same charges and was scheduled to come up for sentencing this week. Joe Calderon, arrested November 16 near Stanton, was denied probation on a drunk driving charge and also was scheduled to appear for sentencing this week. The only person receiving lenency from the court was Oscar Huntzinger, drunk driver, whose petition for probation was granted—on the condition that he spend 60 days in the county jail. ZETTE 34 NUMBER 10 "Black Gold" in Poor House Grounds CHILDREN WILL GIVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS SOON Grammar Schools to Entertain Wednesday; High School on Thursday Night School children trekking to and from rehearsals this week hummed snatches of tunes as they prepared for a series of Christmas programs to be given Wednesday of next week in all elementary schools and at the Anaheim union high school program Thursday evening, when 300 students will be invited to the music hall to hear the cantata "The Habe of Bethlehem." Several elementary school programs will be given Wednesday morning, with mothers of students invited. Citron starts its program at 10:30 a.m., when a French play, "Piccola" will feature the celebration, with Marion Pickell, Leet Abbott, Betty Jane Monahan and Ted Sheridan taking leading parts, and the fifth grade children giving a song, "The Toymaker's Dream." Each room of the school will have a separate program in the afternoon. At George Washington several high school students, including Katherine McCullah, are directing Beverly Wilson, Harry Heckman, Marjorie Kraft, Warren Heckman, Betty Jean Armenfront, Tom Hillery, and Stanford Kerr in a Farm Economics Is Major Problem of Agriculture Chief Farm Advisor Explains Trend of Past Year In 17th Annual Report The Orange County farm advisor's office has just completed its 17th annual report covering the major activities for the past 12 months. The report explains that the trend of field and office work in the last few years has been towards agricultural economic problems such as cooperative marketing, production cost analysis, farm credits and more recently the AAA and California prorate programs of controlled shipments and production. As a basis for assisting growers in analyzing their production costs and farm enterprises, cost studies and surveys have been made for the principal crops grown in the county, including Valencias, lemons, walnuts, avocados, lima beans, poultry and honey. These summaries have been used extensively by the growers in adjusting their farm operations to more efficient methods. Besides the economic activities of the farm advisor's office, its field work has involved demonstrations, farm tours, and experimental plots with practically all groups of growers, including citrus, walnuts, beekeepers, dairymen, poultrymen, truck and field crop growers, the forestry department and the junior agricultural club leaders. The statistical summary of the office shows that during the year the farm advisors made 2,088 farm visits to assist farmers in their field and orchard problems; 4,746 farmers called at the office for agricultural information; 2,373 letters were written and 58 radio programs given during the year. The staff conducted 151 demonstration meetings, 22 demonstration tours, held 184 project meetings and 12 institutes in that time. In concluding the report the farm advisor said, "The scope of activities has been made possible through the active support and cooperation of farm a French play." Piccola will feature the celebration, with Marion Pickell, Leet Abbott, Betty Jane Monahan and Ted Sheridan taking leading parts, and the fifth grade children giving a song, "The Toymaker's Dream." Each room of the school will have a separate program in the afternoon. At George Washington several high school students, including Katherine McCullah, are directing Beverly Wilson, Harry Heckman, Marjorie Kraft, Warren Heckman, Betty Jean Armenfront, Tom Hilleary, and Stanford Kerr in a Christmas program to be given Wednesday afternoon. Primary grades will entertain with some of the children in costume. The La Palma, Broadway and Lincoln schools are giving programs, with the latter school giving its program twice, first Tuesday afternoon, and the next day for members of the P.-T. A. Perhaps the most elaborate of all elementary school programs is being given at Horace Mann, where an evening entertainment is scheduled for the presentation of a two-act operetta entitled "The Miser's Dream." It is being given with a cast of 60 children, under the direction of Miss Eleanor Palmer. David Carlin plays the part of Old Miser Money Bags, Joyce Ann Hays the part of Dame Marjorie; Mae Louise Beat as Mother Goose; Victoria Loly as Christmas Fairy; Betty Ruth Boney as Fairy Generosity; Eleanor Houts as Elf Selfishness; Doris Gamble as Elf Unkindness; Wesley Mendoza as the butcher boy; and Henrietta Lane as the witch. The Black Cat chorus is made up of children in the first and second grades, and children in the third and fourth grades are the elves and gnomes, while children in the fifth and sixth grade are the chorus of children. FREMONT CHILDREN WILL AID NEEDY Children at Fremont started Monday to take presents to the school and stack them up at the giant Christmas tree for distribution to the needy in this district. The gifts are of nonperishable food, clothing and toys. The school this year is abandoning its annual operetta, but the music department under Miss W. Ethel Campbell will present a program on Wednesday afternoon, featuring the Glee clubs and Trouveres, with the latter giving a play in which Wilma Kerr, Louse Wire, Margaret Campbell, Dick Efker and Bill Burden are taking part. LACK OF AUDITORIUM HAMPERS HIGH SCHOOL Because the Anaheim union high school has no auditorium, it will forego Tax Collections in County Prove Good County Tax Collector J. C. Lamb reports that Orange county apparently is more prosperous this year than last, for more than half of the taxes for the next year were paid before the deadline on December 5. Through Tuesday evening collections tabulated showed $1,835,270.79, with a huge mountain of mail yet to go through. Lamb expects total tabulations to show more than $2,100,000 out of total collections for the year of $4,065,499.87. Galvanized Office Building is Planned Mrs. G. Jackson, owner oft he property at 617 East Center street when the Clinton A. Griggs Service station is located, Monday obtained a permit for the erection of a $250 galvanized iron office building on the rear of the lot.