anaheim-gazette 1935-10-17

ANAHEIM GAZETTE MRS. HENRY KUCHEL THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. TRAGEDY IN SPORT The shocking and tragic death of a 17-year-old junior student, John Ochoa, of Anaheim Union High School, last Saturday morning, as the aftermath to injuries received in a football game the night before, brought heartfelt sorrow and deep sympathy to his class-mates and to the city as a whole. His was the first fatal gridiron injury ever to befall an athlete in the county, wherein, now, the parents of boys, inclined athletically, anxiously wonder whether playing the game is worth the risk. The wonder is but natural. The rest of the team voted this week to continue to play, an action which, it may well be imagined, is typical of the American boy. And while it is a dreadful thing to contemplate any injury whatsoever in a schoolboy's athletic endeavors, it should be pointed out that the accidents occurring upon the gridiron perhaps are just as numerous, but no more so, than those which happen in the other sports entered into by high school students. The boy who is gone was a brave American youth. That quality was exhibited when, this week, his older brother sought out the athletic instructor at the high school to say it was his own thought that the school's team should go on with its schedule. From the coroner's report, it is to be assumed that all proper precautions were taken for such mishaps as the one which occurred. Now that it is determined that the school will continue in the sport, the trust is that the precautions will be increased; the prayer, that there will be no more misfortune. GOING UP Duplication of functions by the several banks of government—federal, state local—and multiply, with little constructive effort to correct a classic but expensive exasperation in the high cost of public indictment to public problems! The invasion of federal fields by the states, and encroachments by the government on state tax law—requiring both branches of government to maintain cost duplicating collection systems—a more recent phase of the lapping abuse which complicates circlele. With more tax dollars raised to pay for cumbersome collection of agencies, new duplex tax boards now are created tolect the funds to defray the original duplication! The only end in view is of the taxpayer's pocketbook his patience. If something done to check the development of the present ramshackle, top multiple-winged house of government, the whole structure ultimately collapse of its weight. It is not sufficient, how point with alarm to the prince California's state-wide fan organizations, together with quality was exhibited when, this week, his older brother sought out the athletic instructor at the high school to say it was his own thought that the school's team should go on with its schedule. From the coroner's report, it is to be assumed that all proper precautions were taken for such mishaps as the one which occurred. Now that it is determined that the school will continue in the sport, the trust is that the precautions will be increased; the prayer, that there will be no more misfortune. GOING UP The publishers of this newspaper were made very happy, and very grateful, by the numerous expressions of praise from the people of the city this week upon the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of The Gazette in 1870. It is their desire to retain and to expand the reader-interest of the newspaper as the days go by. And the measured gains, shown in circulation as each new edition appears, point to such retention and expansion. At the commencement of its 65th year, the Gazette will, each issue, reach the homes of over three-thousand five hundred paid subscribers, bringing them all the local news of the week, together with many interesting features, notably the column, "In The Days of Long Ago." Merchants—finding that the stable, buying populace of Anaheim, and the surrounding country, considers the Gazette the paper for the home—are purchasing space in its columns in an increasing degree. They know where their dollars, invested in advertising, produce returns. IN THE HOUSE OF THE ENEMY The people of the United States have been behaving like good soldiers in the face of a severe attack by a supposedly overwhelming enemy. They have stood by their guns in following leaders who were employed by the people to guide them out of a seeming wilderness. Our citizens have listened to the reports of many political scouts who have advised them to follow this course or that course to circumvent the enemy of depression. Time has dragged by and our people have held back the enemy. But they are awakening to the fact that scouts in whom they placed confidence and generals on whom they relied for leadership, have, knowingly or unknowingly, played into the hands of the enemy by discouraging and weakening the initiative and financial resources of the citizens of the country, through legislation, restrictions and experiments which actually discourage investment and employment, and encourage confiscatory taxation. The enemy of depression thrives and gains strength under plans and legislative acts which destroy private initiative and enterprise in the United States. Our citizens who have been good soldiers, are beginning to see this. More and more they are beginning to realize that they will have to pay all the bills for all the schemes proposed by all the scouts and all the generals whom they have followed. They are beginning to realize that they will have to work and produce new wealth in order to destroy the foe depres MEANING OF NAMES FROM The story of how Cali counties derived their names interesting part of the history of the Golden State. Believing that thousands of tourists who usually motor over the state's highway system would like know how the counties they came by their names, Direct Public Works Earl Lee Kellogg the request of Governor Frank Merriam, has had prepared state records a series of stories of the origin and most of the names of the county California including a few facts about each county. Feeling is the seventh installment the series. Kings County—Created May 22, 1893. This county was created out of the western part of Tampa county, and took its name Kings river, which, according history and tradition, was discovered in 1805 by an explorer named Rio de The enemy of depression thrives and gains strength under plans and legislative acts which destroy private initiative and enterprise in the United States. Our citizens who have been good soldiers, are beginning to see this. More and more they are beginning to realize that they will have to pay all the bills for all the schemes proposed by all the scouts and all the generals whom they have followed. They are beginning to realize that they will have to work and produce new wealth in order to destroy the foe, depression. They are also beginning to realize that they cannot spend their way into prosperity, because every dollar comes out of their own pockets. Experience furnishes an object lesson that is never forgotten by those affected. MAKE EVERY WEEK FIRE PREVENTION WEEK Fire Prevention Week, which began as an annual national event during the Wilson administration, has been productive of much good. It has lessened the toll of lives that fire takes each year. It has saved millions of dollars worth of property from destruction. But, in spite of this splendid record, the results obtained have been far less imposing than they should have been. It is the common experience for the national fire loss to fall during the Week, and for a relatively brief period immediately following. Then it again rises to "normal" levels. In brief, while the lessons of the Week are fresh in their minds, citizens are careful—when time has dimmed the enthusiasm the Week gave them, they again return to their old careless habits. There is but one solution for that unfortunate state of affairs—a solution that, if it is to be the success it deserves to be, must be applied by every property owner and citizen. Figuratively speaking, we must make every week Fire Prevention Week. We must remember what we learn, and apply it throughout the year. We must realize that the fire demon never sleeps—and that it is of little use to eliminate hazards and take protective measures once each year, and then allow that good work to go undone for the balance of the twelvemonth. This year, Fire Prevention Week offered the motto, "Fire destroys life, property, progress, prosperity". That minimizes the consequences of fire, rather than exaggerating them. Fire is the enemy of our homes, of our industries, of our communities, of the lives of our loved ones. Fire prevention is their friend and protector. Don't forget—make each week Fire Prevention Week so far as you are concerned. Kings County—Created May 22, 1893. This county was created out of the western part of Tulare county, and took its name from Kings river, which, according history and tradition, was dived in 1805 by an explorer named Pedition and named Rio de Santos Reyes (the "river of holy Kings"), from which it retained its present name. In the lower center of the San Joaquin valley lies one of the smallest, one of the youngest, one of the richest and most sourceful counties of the Kings county is known as Little Kingdom of Kings" because of the wealth and diversification of the products of this area. 1852 there were only 100 seafarers in the region now known as Lake Tulare and Tulare counties, and this was a part of Mariposa county. 1852 Tulare was formed, but was not until 1893 that it came into existence by dividing itself from Tulare. In 1908 at 100 square miles were taken from Fresno county and added to Tulare Lake, at one time counting thousands of acres, a parcel for game and waterfowl, grazing has been drying up and as as 1881 settlers began to take land in the lake bed. After a tremendous reclamation we practically entire lake beds is under cultivation, producing abundant crops of wheat, bar corn, alfalfa and cotton. Pearl are the most important of a variety of fruit crops. Poor raising is a rapidly growing industry and Kings ranks second in butter manufacturing in California. Kings has one of the great oil fields in the world, Kettle Hills being mostly within the territory. The assessed valuation Kings has nearly doubled THE FARMER'S CORNER By RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Duplication of functions and activities by the several branches government—federal, state and al—undoubtedly ranks today as one of the greatest single causes of excessive overhead and extravagance in the whole system of American government. Yet it has continued to flourish multiply, with little or no instructive effort to correct it—classic but expensive example of a high cost of public indifference and public problems! The invasion of federal taxes by the states, and similar archaic methods by the national government on state tax sources requiring pay for cumbersome duplications of agencies, new duplicating boards now are created to collect the funds to defray the cost of original duplication! The only end in view is the end the taxpayer's pocketbook or patience. If something is not due to check the development of present ramshackle, top-heavy, triple-winged house of governors, the whole structure will ultimately collapse of its own right. It is not sufficient, however, to put with alarm to the problem. California's state-wide farm organizations, together with other Commissioner's Office, is now preparing to add approximately 1,000 employees to the state payroll to collect the new state income tax. Yet the federal government already has the machinery set up for the collection of the federal income tax in California. On the other hand, the national government, some years ago, invaded the gas tax field in California—levying a-cent-a-gallon federal tax and establishing machinery to collect a tax which duplicated, to large extent, the State's plant for collecting the State gasoline tax. It so happens that the State will not approximately the same revenue from its state income tax that the federal government takes from California in its gas tax. A practical segregation of tax sources, with the federal government reserving certain fields and the states allocated others, would have made it possible for both branches of government to secure the same number of tax dollars with two less agencies. Until federal and state officials get together on a fair and practical segregation of tax measures—saying, in effect, "You take this one and I'll take that one"—neither legislators nor government officers can be blamed too severely for present extravagant methods of collection. The methods are a product of a faulty and inherently cumbersome system. In any workable division of tax the plutes at the base of this mountain in 1859. This county has an unusual history. Barely over the stage of pioneering compared with other counties, rail lines and highways now serve various districts, the lumbering industry is one of the greatest of its kind in the west, cattle and sheep raising are very immortant, and Lassen is a popular vacation land. The minimum elevation of the county is 3949 feet. Peter Lassen, rugged adventurer, Isaac Roop, first territorial governor of Nevada, and Lieutenant John C. Fremont, youthful army officer, were the early pioneers. Lassen crossed the plains from Missouri in 1839 en route to Oregon. In 1884 he settled on his grant on Deer Creek. Three years later he brought another party out from Missouri and settled in Indian Valley, Plumas county. In 1885 he went to Honey Lake Valley where he lived until he was killed by Indians in 1859. Historic Lassen records relate: "Believing themselves to be out of California, the settlers of Honey Lake Valley fought off Plumas county officials who claimed jurisdiction over them. As a consequence Honey Lake Valley became a sort of 'No Man's Land', harassed by savages on all sides and infested by outlaws. In 1856 the settlers, in the belief they were in western Utah, organized a territory about the size of Nevada,and called it 'Nataqua'. Peter Lassen was elected surveyor and Isaac Roop recorder. Later the settlers joined those of the Carson Valley country in their efforts to organize a territory and call it Nevada. The government was slow in acting pointed governor." Editor, Gazette, Anaheim, Calif. In a recent notification I read an article a period of time torians as the Governor It appears that at 15th century or 400 years, the Governor joyed a most caused by the force money or medium This forced him brought about by having the power money's at least as often as four of the circumstances The government per year for record the 20% going to the government. It naturally follows wants to be caught money on hand w recoinage is made lose 20% of the result is a forced culling of money It so happened prosperity followed a blessing to all. Duced to four days Everyone had go furnished. Hoarding money question for to ref the only end in view is the end of the taxpayer's pocketbook or patience. If something is not due to check the development of represent ramshackle, top-heavy, triple-winged house of government, the whole structure will ultimately collapse of its own right. is not sufficient, however, to put with alarm to the problem. California's state-wide farm organizations, together with other conscious and tax-weary capes, would do well to blaze the road toward reform by intelligent ties and research which would make it possible to effect an order-division of governmental re-sibilities and the elimination unnecessary duplication. is the primary objective in this campaign, the taxpayers would demand of their legislators congressional representatives there be a sensible segregation of tax sources as between the various branches of government to out needless duplication of collecting agencies. instrative of this need is the fact that California's state govern-ment, through the Franchise Tax MEANING OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY NAMES FROM THE STATE RECORDS The history of how California cities derived their names is an interesting part of the history of Golden State. Believing that thousands of tourists who annually motor over the state's great way system would like to know how the counties they visit by their names, Director of Public Works Earl Lee Kelley, at request of Governor Frank F. Ream, has had prepared from records a series of brief notes of the origin and meaning of the names of the counties of California including a few salient about each county. Follows the seventh installment of series. Kings County—Created March 1933. This county was created off the western part of Tulare Bay, and took its name from its river, which, according to history and tradition, was discovered in 1805 by an exploring excavation and named Rio de los Angeles. 1928. Population: 25,385. Area: 1159 square miles. Lake County—Created May 20, 1861. This county derived its name because of the many charming lakes within its borders. This county presents enchanting scenery, offers opportunities in all lines of agricultural endeavor, proximity to the leading markets, is known as a land of high ways and is one of the leading playgrounds in Northern California. The high mountains surrounding the county probably acted as a barrier to the white man until the early forties, at which time a few Russians came from Fort Ross and Bodega, in what now is known as Sonoma county, to establish parts of this region for their czar. General Vallejo and his brother claimed title to a large grant of land in 1847. Soon a few other white pioneers settled and raised thousands of head of cattle, undisturbed by the 6,000 peaceful encounters Honey Lake Valley became a sort of 'No Man's Land', harassed by savages on all sides and infested by outlaws. In 1856 the settlers, in the belief they were in western Utah, organized a territory about the size of Nevada and called it 'Nataqua'. Peter Lassen was elected surveyor and Isaac Roop recorder. Later the settlers joined those of the Carson Valley country in their efforts to organize a territory and call it Nevada. The government was slow in acting and they organized a provisional territorial government and elected a legislature and a full set of officials. Roop was named governor. Before long, however, the government organized the territory and in 1861 James W. Nye was appointed governor. was put into Lake Plumia After repeated Plumas county survey was made and Nevada and Hood found to be in Pine The people of the be set off into a rift in 1864 the California granted their requi- dation: 12,589. Armed miles. FREELINK This week has been decalifornia shall, among ican journalists who fougThink what that means, reading is not subject to means that no despotic not read . . . what you s your freedom! Because Give light and the peosources of their knowl Lags County—Created March 1893. This county was created off the western part of Tulare county, and took its name from its river, which, according to history and tradition, was discovered in 1805 by an exploring expedition and named Rio de los Reyes (the "river of the Kings"), from which it obtained its present name. The lower center of the great Oroquin valley lies one of the lowest, one of the youngest, but of the richest and most reefful counties of the state. This county is known as "The Kingdom of Kings" because the wealth and diversification of the products of this area. In there were only 100 settlers in the region now known as Kings Tulare counties, and this area is part of Mariposa county. In Tulare was formed, but it not until 1893 that Kings came into existence by divorcing from Tulare. In 1908 about square miles were taken from the county and added to Kings. Lake at one time covered thousands of acres, a paradise home and waterfowl, gradually been drying up and as early as 1831 settlers began to take up on the lake bed. After years tremendous reclamation work, locally the entire lake bed now under cultivation, producing plant crops of wheat, barley, alfalfa and cotton. Peaches are the most important of a large variety of fruit crops. Poultry is a rapidly growing industry and Kings ranks second in manufacturing in Californias has one of the greatest fields in the world, Kettleman being mostly within the terrace. The assessed valuation of this county has nearly doubled since The high mountains surrounding the county probably acted as a barrier to the white man until the early forties, at which time a few Russians came from Fort Ross and Bodega, in what now is known as Sonoma county, to establish parts of this region for their czar. General Vallejo and his brother claimed title to a large grant of land in 1847. Soon a few other white pioneers settled and raised thousands of head of cattle, undisturbed by the 6,000 peaceful Indians who called this land home. However, the influx of people began to crowd the docile Indians and a few endeavored to establish rule over them, finally leading to much bloodshed. Indian folklore and early California history do not reveal when this region experienced a gigantic volcanic upheaval. There are high mountains and peaks, numerous streams, scores of mineral springs, a dozen valleys and the largest lake of fresh water in the state. There are more mineral springs in Lake then in the countries of Europe, visited annually by 75,000 persons. Clear Lake, the Indian name for which is "Lupoyama", is one of the prettiest bodies of water in the world end covers an area of 84 square miles. Mount Konocti, known locally as "Uncle Sam", rises to a height of 3000 feet and almost divides the lake. Hunting and fishing lure the sportsman. Lake has famous quicksilver mines which have yielded more than $4,000,000. Lake's leading crops in order of their importance are pears, walnuts, hay, grapes, barley and wheat. Live stock and lumber industries are prosperous. Population: 7,166; Area: 1238 square miles. Lassen County—Created April 1, 1864. The name of this county was taken from Mount Lassen, a native of Switzerland, one of General Fremont's guides and a famous trapper, frontiersman and Indian fighter, who was killed by HISTORY OF ANAHEIM Officially Recorded In Minutes of Anaheim Water Company, Which Are Copyrighted, 1932, by Anaheim Gazette, and Printed In Weekly Installments Town Hall, November 26, 1881. The Board of Directors met in regular weekly session. Present a full board. The minutes of the meeting held on Nov. 19 were read and approved. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the following bills: C. Langenberger, bill No. 121, $38.37; Sin Si Maw, bill No. 122, $12.50; Jim Yow, bill No. 123, $20.05; Payroll of employees, bill No. 114, $457,94. Thos. H. Smith, bill No. 125, $25.00; F. Bottler, bill No. 126, $100.00; J. P. Zeyn, bill No. 127, $28.60; E. Barr, bill No. 128, $6.50; Time checks No. 20, 21, 37, 38, 41, 52, 53, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 91, 92, 93, 94, 97, 98, 100, 103, 104, 105, $660.70. Total $1349.71. The receipts of the meeting were:—On account of 16th assessment $152.50; On account of certificate $.50; Sales by Stone, $6.25; sale of water, $5.00; Total $164.25. Adjourned. R. Melrose, Secretary. It naturally follows that no one wants to be caught with a lot of money on hand when the call for recoinage is made, thus having to lose 20% of their money. The result is a forced spending or circulating of money. It so happened that a reign of prosperity followed which proved a blessing to all. Labor was reduced to four days per week. Everyone had good homes, well furnished. Hoarding money was out of the question for to refuse to turn your pointed governor. Honey Lake was put into Lake county, Nevada. After repeated clashes with Plumas county officials, a joint survey was made by California and Nevada and Honey Lake was found to be in Plumes county. money in meant to lose the entire amount as it was coined with another stamp making the old money worthless. Thus money owners were on a par with the merchant who held a stock of goods, each wished to dispose of their stock on hand. Money thus became a real medium of exchange. It neither ruled, ruined, exploited or tyrannized but was a real circulating medium of exchange, which was never before known nor his it been since. It circulated uninterruptedly to the limit of one's ability to consume or produce, thus satisfying all human needs and in one generation drove poverty from the land. Culture replaced ignorance, harmony replaced discord, indebtedness canished. The lower class became better educated, better dressed, better fed, with the result that equality instead existed. tions can be reproduced with only a 2% transaction tax known at the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan, a recovery plan to which none other can compare up to the present date. The 2% transaction tax would fall on each and every one alike. The national debt would be wiped out, the budget balanced the needy clothed and fed, the ignorant educated, the aged would be taken from the pauper's dole If such conditions can be brought about with a 20% tax, how much more beneficial would a 2% transaction tax be. And thanks to the guiding hand of destiny it will be done, and is now in the making There is yet room in Washington D.C., for the statue of Dr. Townsend with that of Washington and Lincoln. Why halt ye between two opinions. The old things are fast passing away and all things will become FREEDOM! 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