anaheim-gazette 1934-12-27

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 65th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXV Hail and Farewell by A. B. Happy New Year Chester Higgins, Hurt In Arizona, Returns In Week Two Other Occupants of Car In Head-on Crash With Truck Are Killed Unless complications arise from injuries he received in an automobile accident last Friday in Arizona, Chester Higgins, 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Higgins of 315 North Janass street, will return home with his parents by the latter part of next week. Immediately upon receipt of word of their son's mishap, the parents rushed to his bedside. Two men from Fullerton were killed in the same accident. Ivan Crees, 25, was driving the machine, and John Stull was the third occupant. Both died instantly when their automobile crashed headlong into a truck. Word of the local man's satisfactory progress from injuries was brought back Wednesday by James Woodroof of Fullerton, who went to Phoenix to arrange for funeral services for Ivan Crees, who had lived with the Woodroofs for nine years. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Home Owners' Loan Lends Two Million In Last Five Weeks Within the past five weeks the home owner loan corporation has added Got the Homesteads PAS MINNEAPOLIS ... Ethan Allen (above), the homestead leader who hitch-hiked to Washington and stormed capitol doors last year, will head the caravan of 20 families, 49 adults and 55 children, which starts January 16 for the 640 acre tract awarded as homesteads in Minnesota by the Emergency Relief Ass'n. Taxes Indicate Normal Business If tax collections are an index of old time residents gathered at the McAuliffe funeral parlor in Fur afternoon of this week spects to Edward Ackley died Christmas morning illness at his ranch house half miles from Fuller avenue. Burial was p. Mr. Atherton is parr membered for his America's first ostriche he purchased after wom arrival from Wells. Son he was born in 1860. city for America in 1887 in 1887 for the South Ostrich Farming com the present site of He married Caroline late 90's. Mr. Atherton is su widow, Caroline; two and Dalton J., both daughter, Mrs. Miranda Angeles; and three s in South Africa. Woman Injury Automoble Home Owners' Loan Lends Two Million In Last Five Weeks Within the past five weeks the home owners' loan corporation has added nearly ten million dollars to its loans to distressed owners throughout the state, an average of $2,000,000 per week, according to figures released by W. O. Miles, state manager. On November 9 the corporation had made loans to 29,772 California borrowers, amounting to $81,135,834. To these have been added 3730 others for loans of $9,814,550 up to December 13, making the grand total 33,502 loans for $90,950,384 since the corporation began its activities. Taxes Indicate Normal Business If tax collections are an index of prosperity, the year 1935 promises to approach better than normal times for Orange county. This was revealed when County Tax Collector J. C. Lamb announced that final tabulations of tax collections made by December 5 were $2,372,595.02 out of a total to be collected of $4,065,-499.87. Collections amount to 58.34 percent, as contrasted with the 60 per cent attained just before the depression started—the highest mark on record in the county. Payment of delinquent taxes also has been extraordinarily brisk, Lamb states. Anaheim Building, Loan Pays Dividend The semi-annual harbinger of good cheer from the Anaheim Building and Loan association was on the job early this year and tucked $12,000 in the pocketbooks of certificate holders in time to participate in Christmas buying. Directors of the association decided to make the payment, due January 1, early enought to spread some Christmas cheer. GIVEN "BUMS' RUSH" Some person who apparently imbibed too much "spirit" walked into a residence on North Olive street on Christmas day, and met the usual "bums' rush." When police arrived they found no trace of the offender. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1934 EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD PROSPECTS FOR NEXT YEAR Civic Leaders and Merchants Point to More Confidence As Big Factor for 1935 Anaheim has a bright and prosperous outlook for 1935. This is the concensus of opinion among city officials, merchants and citizens generally, as expressed to a representative of the Anaheim Gazette during the last few days, and as evidenced by an increased confidence generally. In getting this symposium, there were two factors which predominated. The first was that more people had more money than last year at this time, and Christmas trade here was generally hailed as the best for several years. Estimate of increases in Christmas trade over the previous year ran anywhere from 10 to 100 per cent, with a reasonable estimate of a 25 per cent average increase in business for the community. Stores were packed here during the last week before Christmas, with most merchants selling all their new stock and many caught by the perdicament of not being able to get more because all the wholesale houses in Los Angeles had completely sold out. F. A. Yungbluth, one of the city's Byrns—McCormack WASHINGTON . . . "In the bag" ing the election of Joseph W. Bryns of ship of the House at the opening of Co in the battle for the floor leadership, s McCormack (D.) of Mass. (Top left) ar (bottom left). Edward Atherton, Pioneer Ostrich Farmer, Mourned Dies Suddenly On Christmas Morning Following Short Illness Old time residents of Orange county gathered at the McAulay and Suters funeral parlor in Fullerton Thursday afternoon of this week to pay their respects to Edward Atherton, 74, who died Christmas morning after a short illness at his ranch home two and one-half miles from Fullerton on Acacia avenue. Burial was private. Mr. Atherton is particularly well remembered for his association with "America's first ostrich farm," which he purchased after working on it upon arrival from Wells, South Africa, where he was born in 1860. He departed that city for America in 1886, going to work in 1887 for the Southern California Ostrich Farming company located on the present site of the family home. He married Caroline Selinger in the late 90's. Mr. Atherton is survived by his widow, Caroline; two sons, Malcolm J. and Dalton J., both at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Miranda Wallace of Los Angeles; and three sisters, all living in South Africa. Woman Injured In Automobile Accident Estimate of increases in Christmas trade over the previous year ran anywhere from 10 to 100 per cent, with a reasonable estimate of a 25 per cent average increase in business for the community. Stores were packed here during the last week before Christmas, with most merchants selling all their new stock and many caught by the perdicament of not being able to get more because all the wholesale houses in Los Angeles had completely sold out. F. A. Yungbluth, one of the city's most outstanding merchants and a prominent member of the city council, declares: "There is no question about it, the outlook for next year is distinctly brighter. People spent their money with a bigger smile on their face during the Christmas holidays, and appeared confident of being able to earn some more during the year to come. Business during the month of December was decidedly good, not only in my own place of business, but everywhere, judging from enthusiastic comments of local business men and civic leaders." Councilman Leo J. Sheridan said: "Records of the city welfare department clearly show that there were fewer demands for aid in recent months than for several years past. The people have some money, and so willing to spend it. That creates confidence in the future. That is why I am optimistic about 1935." A. W. Sowder, owner of the Weber Book Store: "Christmas trade was much better than we expected. There seems to be more genuine confidence everywhere, and the year 1935 should see Anaheim steadily improve her position." A. C. Rlutcel of the Riutcel-Smith Fruniture company: "We had very good business not only at Christmas, but for the months of October, November and early December. Increased prices from oranges, good rains and more confidence certainly provide a bright outlook for the coming year." Harry Astrican, manager of R & B Cut Rate Drug Store: "Our business was 50 per cent better than last year. Next year's prospects are better than they have been for several years." Carl A. Lemke, of the Towne Toggery: "The favorable reaction from Christmas trading, which was exceptionally good, will have a lot to do with increasing business in 1935. The people actually 'loosened up' during the holidays and spent with pleasure. That is a good sign for next year." B. F. Spenser of Spencer Paint Store: "Prospects for 1935 are good. Business during the Christmas holidays was the best." Few New Faces In Public Office As Swearing In Nears Local Justice and Constable Re-elected, Starts New Terms Jan. 7 Although there will be several changes in township offices in the county and one new supervisor will join the board, Orange county generally and Anaheim township in particular will notice nothing particularly new in the way of official faces at noon, January 7—the date when most persons elected on November 6 take office. The reason here is simple. Justice Charles Kuchel was re-elected over Alva E. Hargrove at the August primaries. Constable E. D. Marlon managed to get 10 votes more than Sam Snodgrass in the final election and thus was returned to office, although final decision had to wait for a recount at which his majority was boosted from two to ten votes. Supervisor LeRoy Lyon, elected two years ago, was not subject to re-election, and sits for two more years before facing the voters for another decision. Three other present members of the board of supervisors also will continue, Chairman Willard Smith of Orange, Bill Jerome of Santa Ana and John Mitchell of Garden Grove, the latter re-elected over Elson Conrad of Huntington Beach. Only change will be the swearing in of Noel E. West of Laguna Beach to take the place of George Jeffrey who was defeated on November 6. Just what the board of supervisors will do in the matter of rotating their chairmanship this year has not been announced, although there has been considerable speculation. Both Smith and Mitchell have had the chairmanship under the rotation plan. West is the "baby" and is not expected to seek office. Bill Jerome, former county auditor and well versed in county affairs, appears a logical selection under the rotation plan, while LeRoy Lyons, a Mr. Atherton is survived by his widow, Caroline; two sons, Malcolm J. and Dalton J., both at home, and a daughter, Mrs. Miranda Wallace of Los Angeles; and three sisters, all living in South Africa. Woman Injured In Automobile Accident Mrs. G. R. Kroh of 1322 Frances street, Fullerton, received head wounds and was knocked unconscious when the automobile in which she was riding with her husband collided with one driven by E. F. Borchard of 807 West Washington street, Santa Ana, Mrs. Kroh was taken to the Anaheim Sanitarium for treatment. The accident occurred Saturday night at North and Los Angeles streets. Anaheim Engineers Present at Election City Engineer E. P. Hapgood, Outfall Sewer Maintenance Engineer O. E. Steward, Ewald Lemke and Herb Elred of Anaheim attended the Orange County Engineers' Society's annual meeting at La Habra last Friday evening, when Santa Ana's J. L. McBride was elected president and L. A. Chenowith was chosen secretary. Holds Cleverness Does Not Justify Crime; Cites Cases Attorney Leo Frlis, addressing members of the Lions club last Friday, declared that cleverness is no justification of crime, and that practically every criminal is punished during his lifetime. He discussed interesting cases he had handled during several years as deputy district attorney for this county. Next year's prospects are better than they have been for several years." Carl A. Lenke, of the Towne Toggery: "The favorable reaction from Christmas trading, which was exceptionally good, will have a lot to do with increasing business in 1935. The people actually 'loosened up' during the holidays and spent with pleasure. That is a good sign for next year." B. F. Spenser of Spencer Paint Store: "Prospects for 1935 are good. Business during the Christmas holidays was the best in four years." Gifts Stolen From Auto Christmas Eve A woman's purse, a pair of silk hose, a silk dress and four gift packages, contents unknown because they had not been opened, were stolen from the automobile of J. H. Weatherly, 211 North Olive street, when he parked his machine on North Los Angeles street Christmas eve. TRACE OF RAIN THURSDAY Anaheimimers woke up Thursday morning to find that rain had dampened sidewalks and streets. Mr. and Mrs. Anaheim May Motor to L. A. Via Manchester Cut-off by End of 1935 If everything goes well, Mr. and Mrs. Anaheim will motor to Los Angeles via the Manchester avenue short-cut before 1935 tumbles into the graveyard of the past. In 1933 residents of this city looked hopefully upon the project for this year, contemplating the day when they could climb into the old bus and knock 15 minutes or more off the time needed to reach the metropolis. On January 10, 1935, bids will be opened for immediate construction of Manchester for the 5.18 miles between Buena Park and Lincoln boulevard, Anaheim. Unless legal complications set in, actual construction of the highway will get under way about February 1, with prospects of completion before the coming year ends. The roadway will run parallel with the Southern Pacific tracks, extending from the westerly city limits of Anaheim to Buena Park where it will connect with the recently-completed portion reaching from Graham. The roadway will have a 20-foot pavement, and 15-foot shoulders, eight feet on either side being oil treated. Rights-of-way were secured by the state, operating under a plan to spend federal highway money on the project. Thirty feet were secured from the railway company and 50 feet from private property owners. Total cost for the section to Lincoln boulevard will be in the neighborhood of $320,000, with the entire cost set for eventual completion to connect with U. S. highway No. 101 at approximately $450,000. ZETTE 34 NUMBER 13 Byrns—McCormack—Bankhead CRAIG WINS NEW SUPPORT, LOOMS AS NEXT SPEAKER Leading Opponent Withdraws and Consolidates Forces Back of Brea Leader Assemblyman Ted Craig of Brea, a formidable candidate for speaker of the assembly following resignation of Speaker Little of Santa Monica, this week became what politicians term a "sure shot" for the honor when Charles W. Lyon of Los Angeles, leading opponent, withdrew in favor of the Orange county representative. Action of Lyon consolidates the forces back of Craig, making him a virtual non-partisan candidate, in view of the hesitancy of democrats to name one of their members who has "Epic" leanings, and the desire of the republicans to join in pushing Governor Frank F. Merriam's election program to the front. Two other candidates, either of whom may cut in sufficiently to prevent the popular Orange county assemblyman from winning by a large majority, remain in the race. They are Assemblymen Williamson and Maloney of San Francisco. Williamson declared that Lyon's withdrawal would not affect his candidacy, in fact would spur him to Defunct Bank Pays Out $56,476 in Two Days; 1st Dividend Depositors Fill Lobby Monday and Wednesday; Receiver Praises Aides Scores of depositors in the defunct Anaheim First National bank received a gladsome Christmas present Monday when they received a 32 per cent payment on their deposits in the bank—the first money paid out since it was closed nearly two years ago. On Monday depositors took out a total payment of $38,540.38 and on Wednesday secured another $17,926.67, making a total of $56,467.05 in two days out of the $92,663.23 allocated for this payment. When the bank closed it had $252,322 on deposit, a sum considerably lower than usual because of heavy withdrawals in the run on banks current just before the bank holiday was declared. Signed checks were returned from Washington, D.C., Sunday for distribution to depositors of the bank. Receiver J. V. Hogan, Mrs. Dorothy Barnett and Roy DeLamare worked nearly through the night to get receipts and reports in readiness to begin distribution of the checks Monday. Word of the payment was first announced at 8 o'clock, and, although there was no printed statement until late that day, announcements of the dividend were telephoned and told by word-of-mouth to residents of the city, resulting in the lobby being crowded all day long with happy groups drawing the first money they had received from the bank since it was closed on March 2, 1933. "We exerted every effort possible to get the money to the depositors before Christmas," Receiver Hogan stated. "Legal complications set us back, and other problems arose. Officials at Washington certainly co-operated to the fullest extent, and when the decision was made to pay the dividend now, we leanings, and the desire of the republicans to join in pushing Governor Frank F. Merriam's election program to the front. Two other candidates, either of whom may cut in sufficiently to prevent the popular Orange county assemblyman from winning by a large majority, remain in the race. They are Assemblymen Williamson and Maloney of San Francisco. Williamson declared that Lyon's withdrawal would not affect his candidacy, in fact would spur him to fight harder than ever to achieve his ambition. No statement from Maloney was received before press time. In withdrawing from the race, Lyon declared that his support and Craig's support was coming from somewhat the same group of progressive men, and that he believed Craig would receive Merriam's endorsement. In order not to embarrass Merriam and to promote harmony, Lyon said he was withdrawing in favor of Craig and urging all his friends to vote for the Brea leader. Council Considers South Palm Street Protests on Bonds With F. A. Yungbluth sitting as mayor pro tem in the absence of Mayor Charles Mann, who was attending a convention in the northern part of the state, the city council Wednesday evening took under advisement a protest from property owners on South Palm street, who seek an appropriation of gas tax funds to relieve payments on bonds. The city recently allocated $1,000 of the gas tax money for improvements made on the street, but because property owners have paid on their bonds under an acquisition improvement, none of the gas tax money can legally be spent to pay for the bonds. Unsigned Letter Tells Cafe Owner of Stolen Outfit Tom Callas, one of the partners owning the Central Cafe, rubbed his eyes in astonishment last Saturday when the postman brought an unsigned letter telling the recipient where he could find a long-stolen motor and ventilating fan. As a result Tom has two motors and two fans now, although he only has need for one. ward of supervisors of rotating their ear has not been there has been tion. Both Smith and the chairmanlation plan. West is not expected to seek e, former county based in county afferal selection under LeRoy Lyons, a district for many on the board for now the board unwill not be revealed following swearing will take place on after township to office. THURSDAY up Thursday rain had dampened to L.A. end of 1935 roadway will run Southern Pacific in the westerly city Buena Park where the recently-comming from Graham. have a 20-foot pavebuilders, eight feet oil treated. secured by the a plan to spend day on the project. reced from the railfeet from private total cost for the fulevard will be in $320,000, with the entual completion highway No. 101, 000. resulting in the lobby being crowded all day long with happy groups drawing the first money they had received from the bank since it was closed on March 2, 1933. "We exerted every effort possible to get the money to the depositors before Christmas," Receiver Hogan stated. "Legal complications set us back, and other problems arose. Officials at Washington certainly co-operated to the fullest extent, and when the decision was made to pay the dividend now, the checks were rushed through record time. They were received here late Sunday. We worked nearly through the night to get everything in readiness for payments Monday, because we realized the influence such dividends would make toward contributing to the happiness of many families, as well as to business conditions generally. "I cannot praise the efforts of Mrs. Barnett and Mr. DeLamare too highly. They gladly worked overtime and on a holiday at that, in order that we could start paying the day before Christmas." Receiver Hogan declares he doesn't know when any further payments will be made. Burglars Take $35 Earrings and Watch Burglars cut the screen and entered the rear window of the residence occupied by Mrs. Josephine Milla at 128 Elm street Sunday afternoon, taking earrings valued at $35, a man's watch, a finger ring and a box containing fancywork and a guitar. CHILD ARRIVES ON CHRISTMAS Whether it was Santa Claus or the Stork who left the exquisite gift doesn't matter. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wonnack of 117 South Philadelphia street are extremely pleased with the little daughter born to them at 7 o'clock Christmas day at their home, 305 East Adele street. TOM CALLAS, one of the partners owning the Central Cafe, rubbed his eyes in astonishment last Saturday when the postman brought an unsigned letter telling the recipient where he could find a long-stolen motor and ventilating fan. As a result Tom has two motors and two fans now, although he only has need for one. It was during the confusion following the March 10, 1933, earthquake when the motor and fan were stolen. The theft was reported to police, but no trace could be found, so the cafe owners bought another outfit and settled down with another memory to tell their grandchildren about. The letter suddenly added more zest to the story, and more confidence in human nature—the writer of the epistle hinting business had become so good with him that he could afford to buy an outfit of his own. JOE GISH IVE NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE RECENT POLITICAL CANDIDATES ARE NOW AS GLUM AS A WOODPECKER IN A PETRIFIED FOREST.