anaheim-gazette 1935-01-03

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 65th Year OLDST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET VOL. LXV His Winter Chores — by A. B. Chap Orange County’s Per Capita Cost $17.32 for 1932-33 General Government Gets $3.65; Police, Charity, $8.53; and Highways, $5.18 Orange county spent $17.32 for each man, woman, and child in the county during the fiscal year 1932-33, according to a study tracing county dollars recently completed by California Taxpayers’ association. Of the $17.32 spent by the county, $3.61 went for general government and interest payments, $8.53 for protective and charitable services, and $5.18 for highways. Pointing out that all county expenditures fall into two classes, those for direct current services which the government renders to the people of the community, and those for overhead payments of interest on borrowed money and the cost of departments, such as the tax collector, which do not render any direct service to the individual, but are none the less necessary, L. D. Gifford, director of research of the association, said: “In general, the taxpayer gets the best return for his money when the proportion of expense for general government and interest on past spending is small and that for direct current services is high. The minimum overhead expenditure of $2.95 per capita occurred in Santa Clara county; only seven other counties fell below $3.50.” The study shows a definite trend to... In general, the taxpayer gets the best return for his money when the proportion of expense for general government and interest on past spending is small and that for direct current services is high. The minimum overhead expenditure of $2.95 per capita occurred in Santa Clara county; only seven other counties fell below $3.50." The study shows a definite trend toward high expenditures for overhead in counties with small population, particularly among the counties with less than 10,000 inhabitants. There is no very definite trend in the expenditures for direct services to the public, the variation between counties being so great as to suggest the possibility of much improvement in the administration of these functions. Expenditures for highways were segregated in the study, because county highways, par- (Continued on page 6) SPORTETTE NEW YORK... In accepting the presidency of the National Baseball League, Ford Frick thought it was to reign over affairs of our great pastime. Within an hour after assuming office, however, the magna had Ford "riding to hounds" as the matter of dog racing at baseball parks came up for decision. Fifteen hundred children trekked back to their classrooms in Anaheim schools Wednesday and found sitting still till recess rather difficult on the first day after a two-week Christmas vacation. Schools opened with full schedules, busses operating as usual and the teachers thrusting their charges into daily toll that made remembrances of the holiday festivities "take a back seat." Students in elementary schools had exactly two weeks' vacation, while most grammar school instructors took advantage of a teachers' institute held in Los Angeles during the first three days of vacations to meet requirements of the state that instructors attend a certain number of educational lectures each year. Due to a late start in the fall, and a schedule of half-day classes for a short time after school did open, Anaheim union high school's Christmas vacation did not start till December 20, and ended January 2. While school was out SERA workers cleaned up the buildings, weeded lawns and shrubbery, and painted school crossings. Number On Relief Grows In November One and five tenths percent more families were on relief in the United States during November than in October according to Runo E. Arne, assistant administrator in charge of field service. Latest reports show 4,161,000 families whose destitution is due to unemployment subsisting on public funds. POSTAL RECEIPTS GAIN Postal receipts for 1934 were $43,-902.07 as compared with $43,272.32 in 1933, according to Postmaster J. H. Whitaker. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1935 MUCH INTEREST IN PRESIDENT'S BALL ON JAN. 30 "Social Secretaries" of Scores of Families Prepare for Gala Social Event Small groups of friends buzzed with excitement and telephone lines were kept busy this week by the "social secretaries" of hundreds of local families planning to attend the second annual President's ball to be held on the evening of January 30 at the Elks clubhouse—celebrating the 53rd birthday of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Proceeds from the ball will be distributed differently this year. Instead of going only to the Warm Springs, Georgia, foundation for the relief of victims of infantile paralysis, the money this year will go largely to local charities to be spent for the relief of crippled children. Seventy per cent of the net proceeds will remain here, and the remaining 30 per cent will go toward a national fund for research purposes. General Chairman John Morgan, who recently received his appointment from National Chairman Henry L. Doherty, announces that the following persons in his executive committee will disburse this city's percentage of funds. Livestock and Poultry Judgement CHICAGO ... Top picture is of the judging team from Clearwater County, 4-H Club championship. Left to right they are C. Chase, (coach), Glenn Long and Clifton is the 1934 national poultry judging team the championship. They are, left to right; Roger Murphy, 16, of Edmond and Floyd Self-Help Co-operatives High School Class of ’05 Reunion Is Declared Success Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Evans Are Hosts at Dinner To 17 Classmates Members of the class of ’05, Anaheim union high school, this week recalled with pleasure their 29th annual dinner meeting and looked forward to the 30th gathering to be held next year at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Swope. The meeting Friday evening of last week was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Evans on North Lemon street, 17 attending the 7 o'clock dinner. Many who could not attend sent letters, which were read at the gathering. Those present included: Mr. and Mrs. L. Swope of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Merritt of Garden Grove, Mr. and Mrs. H. Christenson of Garden Grove, Mr. and Mrs. P. Bradford of La Canada, Mrs. Elsie Messler of Pasadena; and Mr. and Mrs. F. Borth, Mr. and Mrs. Victor LaMont, Mrs. Elsie Skinner and Mrs. Claudina Clark, all of Anaheim. After the dinner and informal discussion, the group played 500, with Mrs. Frank Borth and Edward Merritt winning prizes. The Evans home was beautifully and appropriately decorated with a Christmas tree and holly. Watchman Hurries, Sees Thief Running In common with all Southern California, southern portions of Arizona, and Lower California, Anaheim felt the earthquake which gently shook buildings here Monday morning. The quake appeared of more than ordinary severity, largely because of its intensity paralysis, the money this year will go largely to local charities to be spent for the relief of crippled children. Severity per cent of the net proceeds will remain here, and the remaining 30 per cent will go toward a national fund for research purposes. General Chairman John Morgan, who recently received his appointment from National Chairman Henry L. Doherty, announces that the following persons in his executive committee will disburse this city's percentage of funds. Mrs. C. A. Neighbors, Ebell club; Miss Dorothy Yungbluth, Junior Ebell club; Dr. George A. Paige, Lions club; Arthur M. Bradley, Elks club; Dr. John E. Waters, American Legion; Dr. Walter L. Bigham, Rotary club; Stanley Trueblood, Kiwanis club; Charles Bush, 20-30 club; and E. E. Smith, of the Toastmasters Manager Horace H. Benjamin of the local branch, Bank of America, will be treasurer; and Lotus H. Loudon was named publicity director. Several other cities in the county are planning a President's ball. Fullerton has announced preparations for a dance on the same evening as Anaheim's, both joining with approximately 5,600 other communities in the United States to take up the charities work. Chief object of researchers employed by funds raised through these balls will be study for prevention of infantile paralysis, and the curing of its victims. The first ball's proceeds went to Warm Springs, where President Roosevelt was treated for the dread malady. Working with Col. Doherty on the national committee are such prominent persons as: Jeremiah Milbank, vice-chairman; Paul de Krulf, secretary; Edward S. Harkness, treasurer; and Mrs. Nicholas Brady, Felix M. Warburg, Senator James Couzens, John S. Burke, Edsel B. Ford, Lessing Rosenwald and Raymond B. Fosdick. Col. Doherty announces that the committee is organizing on a year-round basis "to wipe the disease from the face of the earth." Earthquake Monday Does No Damage In Anaheim, Is Report In common with all Southern California, southern portions of Arizona, and Lower California, Anaheim felt the earthquake which gently shook buildings here Monday morning. The quake appeared of more than ordinary severity, largely because of its intensity paralysis, the money this year will go largely to local charities to be spent for the relief of crippled children. Severity per cent of the net proceeds will remain here, and the remaining 30 per cent will go toward a national fund for research purposes. Mrs. C. A. Neighbors, Ebell club; Miss Dorothy Yungbluth, Junior Ebell club; Dr. George A. Paige, Lions club; Arthur M. Bradley, Elks club; Dr. John E. Waters, American Legion; Dr. Walter L. Bigham, Rotary club; Stanley Trueblood, Kiwanis club; Charles Bush, 20-30 club; and E. E. Smith, of the Toastmasters Manager Horace H. Benjamin of the local branch, Bank of America, will be treasurer; and Lotus H. Loudon was named publicity director. Several other cities in the county are planning a President's ball. Fullerton has announced preparations for a dance on the same evening as Anaheim's, both joining with approximately 5,600 other communities in the United States to take up the charities work. Chief object of researchers employed by funds raised through these balls will be study for prevention of infantile paralysis, and the curing of its victims. The first ball's proceeds went to Warm Springs, where President Roosevelt was treated for the dread malady. Working with Col. Doherty on the national committee are such prominent persons as: Jeremiah Milbank, vice-chairman; Paul de Krulf, secretary; Edward S. Harkness, treasurer; and Mrs. Nicholas Brady, Felix M. Warburg, Senator James Couzens, John S. Burke, Edsel B. Ford, Lessing Rosenwald and Raymond B. Fosdick. Col. Doherty announces that the committee is organizing on a year-round basis "to wipe the disease from the face of the earth." Earthquake Monday Does No Damage In Anaheim, Is Report In common with all Southern California, southern portions of Arizona, and Lower California, Anaheim felt the earthquake which gently shook buildings here Monday morning. The quake appeared of more than ordinary severity, largely because of its intensity paralysis, the money this year will go largely to local charities to be spent for the relief of crippled children. Severity per cent of the net proceeds will remain here, and the remaining 30 per cent will go toward a national fund for research purposes. Mrs. C. A. Neighbors, Ebell club; Miss Dorothy Yungbluth, Junior Ebell club; Dr. George A. Paige, Lions club; Arthur M. Bradley, Elks club; Dr. John E. Waters, American Legion; Dr. Walter L. Bigham, Rotary club; Stanley Trueblood, Kiwanis club; Charles Bush, 20-30 club; and E. E. Smith, of the Toastmasters Manager Horace H. Benjamin of the local branch, Bank of America, will be treasurer; and Lotus H. Loudon was named publicity director. Several other cities in the county are planning a President's ball. Fullerton has announced preparations for a dance on the same evening as Anaheim's, both joining with approximately 5,600 other communities in the United States to take up the charities work. Chief object of researchers employed by funds raised through these balls will be study for prevention of infantile paralysis, and the curing of its victims. The first ball's proceeds went to Warm Springs, where President Roosevelt was treated for the dread malady. Working with Col. Doherty on the national committee are such prominent persons as: Jeremiah Milbank, vice-chairman; Paul de Krulf, secretary; Edward S. Harkness, treasurer; and Mrs. Nicholas Brady, Felix M. Warburg, Senator James Couzens, John S. Burke, Edsel B. Ford, Lessing Rosenwald and Raymond B. Fosdick. Col. Doherty announces that the committee is organizing on a year-round basis "to wipe the disease from the face of the earth." After the dinner and informal discussion, the group played 500, with Mrs. Frank Borth and Edward Merritt winning prizes. The Evans home was beautifully and appropriately decorated with a Christmas tree and holly. Watchman Hurries, Sees Thief Running Away; Gun Stolen The watchman at the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association on Lincoln avenue heard a door fall in the basement about 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Hurrying to the scene he saw a man running away. Upon investigation, the watchman discovered some intruder had pried open locks on a basement door and taken a gun valued at $3.50. Sheriff's Office Busy During 1934 As 2838 "Booked" When Sheriff Logan Jackson closed the old year and stuck a sheaf of records into the 1934 files, he looked back upon a twelve-month when 2838 persons were booked at the county jail. When his deputies made 715 arrests and served 608 subpoenas on 1666 witnesses, finger-printed 883 persons, took 8188 pictures, handled 4149 radio messages, broadcast 7729 bulletins, and handled 5383 teletype messages. First Child Born Here in '35 Is Boy Mr. and Mrs. Chester H. Brandt of 544 South Resh street are the proud parents of the first child born in Anaheim in 1935. Their son, first child in the family, arrived at 1:01 a.m. New Year's day. Earthquake Monday Does No Damage In Anaheim, Is Report In common with all Southern California, southern portions of Arizona, and Lower California, Anaheim felt the earthquake which gently shook buildings here Monday morning. The quake appeared of more than ordinary severity, largely because of its length, estimated at more than two minutes, experts claim. No damage was reported in Anaheim. Los Angeles reported that some glassware in cubbards, and some windows were slightly damaged. Epicenter of the quake apparently was in the Lower California region, because reports from Calexico and El Centro indicated damage to buildings. Dr. D. D. Waynick of Anaheim was re-elected chairman of the important citrus department of the Farm Bureau on Friday, at a meeting held in the Farm Bureau hall. The department also authorized Dr. Waynick to pick three sub-committees on standardization production and marketing, and the department voted to proceed at once with a study of changes proposed for standardization laws. Chairman J. E. Lewis of the water committee reported to the Farm Bureau that it is gathering data on the use of water by gun clubs and by farmers in the vicinity of the clubs as a means of determining what constitutes beneficial use of water. San Juan Capistrano's Clarence Brown was elected chairman of the vegetable department, succeeding Anaheim's H. D. Zimmer. Orange County’s New Year Resolution: Vigorous Prosecution of Drunk Drivers Although drunk driving increased 375 per cent during the year 1934 in Orange county, convictions on drunk driving charges kept pace with a record of 95.6 per cent. These figures were available at the close of the year, when District Attorney S. B. Kaufman's records revealed charges filed against 114 for drunk driving, with 108 convictions—all getting a traditional Orange county sentence to jail, or paying heavy fines. Only six of the 114 were let off without penalties, three cases were dismissed for lack of evidence, two were acquitted, and a jury disagreed in one instance. The great share of arrests resulted in defendants pleading guilty, with 13 who pled otherwise being convicted. The first year of repeal saw drunk driving charges increase from 24 in 1933 to 114, keeping pace with similar trends throughout the state of California. The growth of drunk driving stirred California Highway Patrol Chief Raymond Cato to appeal to the people for care in preventing drunk persons driving automobiles. Deaths from accidents caused primarily by drunk drivers, or by persons who have been drinking, have increased alarmingly, with a general demand throughout the state for strict jail sentences against inebriated drivers. Early in 1934 District Attorney Kaufman announced a vigorous prosecution of drunk driving, with the result that 108 out of 114 cases resulted in convictions, with courts of the county apparently in sympathy with the drive, because most of the convictions resulted in jail sentences. When the New Year started, Kaufman resolved he would keep up the same energetic drive against drunk driving. COUNTY BUYING 24-ACRE ISLAND TO AID HARBOR Prosaic Intention of Dredging Isle Disappoints Modern Robinson Crusoes Orange county is buying an island. The board of supervisors, however, made plain their intention was not to convert the 24-acre island into any South Seas paradise, or even a hideout for modern Robinson Crusoes—and many an imaginative boy, both old and young, regrets the prosaic intention to dredge the island away as a means to complete development of Newport Harbor, a project voted by the people of the county a year ago. The board acted Wednesday to purchase the island near the Arches in Newport Bay, and, sitting as directors of the county harbor district will complete the deal about January 22 for a price of $3,000. But one obstacle bars the path of immediate dredging of the island. Sarah Newcomb, owner of the tidallands and island, recently obtained court decree quieting title, but permitting water over the land to be used for navigation—not permitting dredging of land beneath the water. To clear up this lone obstacle to Co-operatives of California Assistance Under New Rulings; Adjusted Incomes Form Basis To Allow Members of Self-Helps to Draw Relief for Relief to the Organization Itself, and Guide for Work Announced by H. A. R. Carleton In the SERA method of providing for the relief needs of les enrolled in the self-help cooperatives in California, is H. A. R. Carleton. SERA assistant administrator in charge of self-help cooperatives less than $20.00 per month were previously considered over and above the families' needs and not included in making up the families' budgetary deficiencies, the new ruling announced by Carleton states that members of self-help cooperatives are eligible for relief in the amount of their net budgetary deficiencies. Henceforth, they will be treated like all other applicants for relief. Any relief commodities received through the cooperative will also be taken into consideration. "In view of the fact that such commodities are being earned through work in institutions that are part of the relief program, not more than 85 percent of their value is to be deducted, thus allowing 15 per cent credit for cooperative work." "Commodities earned in the cooperatives but not included in the budget setup, shall not be deducted. For example: If clothing is earned and clothing is not included in the county budget, its value shall not be deducted." These rulings are not to be interpreted so strictly as to discourage cooperative self-help. Due allowance should be made for the lack of variety in goods and services procurable through cooperatives. "Relief recipients may, of course, join self-help cooperatives without losing their eligibility to aid." The above rulings apply to transient as well as to resident families. The social service division has loaned a trained social worker to the division of Newport Bay, and, sitting as directors of the county harbor district will complete the deal about January 22 for a price of $3,000. But one obstacle bars the path of immediate dredging of the island. Sarah Newcomb, owner of the tidelands and island, recently obtained court decree quieting title, but permitting water over the land to be used for navigation—not permitting dredging of land beneath the water. To clear up this lone obstacle to dredging, City Attorney Thompson of Newport Beach announced on Wednesday that he will appeal to the state supreme court within a few days, in an effort to have that part of the decree preventing dredging set aside. His argument will be that the island is being purchased as an unimproved sand spit which blocks county and federal government plans for channel dredging, a huge project into which Uncle Sam is pouring the greater part of a million dollars, and for which the people of Orange county have voted $640,000. Feast of Lights to Be Held Sunday Eve By Saint Michael's Special Feast of Lights services will be held at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at the St. Michael's Episcopal church. Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, announces Every person attending is given a candle upon entering the church. This service also is known as Feast of Epiphany or Little Christmas. It epitomizes the story of the wise men who saw the star on Christmas, arriving 12 nights later. Mrs. Coleman of Orange Selectted For Adult Survey As a preliminary to an extensive experiment in adult education to be conducted in Southern California, Mrs. Leslie Coleman of Orange will start a survey of the existing agencies of adult education in Orange county shortly after January 1. Mrs. Coleman was recently selected as research assistant and statistician for a committee of the California Association of Adult Education, and her task will be to prepare a report on the opportunities available in Orange county for the training and education of adult students. The survey will cover libraries, evening classes and extension Divorce Prospects Brighter for 1935; 211 Await Decrees The New Year promises to be a bigger and better one as far as prospects for increased divorces are concerned. During 1934 the superior courts of this county granted 211 interlocutory decrees of divorce, mostly to women. These decrees will become final during the next 12 months, excepting in comparatively few instances when the couples patch things up again. In the last year the courts made a total of 168 decrees final, with 141 of these to women plaintiffs. Marriage Licenses Approach 1927 Mark County Clerk J. M. Backs reports 4,090 license to wed were issued during 1934—the second largest total year's "business" on record since the threeday ruling went into effect in 1926. The largest total was in 1927, when 4587 licenses were issued. The all-time record for licenses was the year "gin law" marriages were last legal, when 5026 were issued.