anaheim-gazette 1935-11-21

THE GAZETTE 250 EAST CENTER STREET Is Now In Its 66th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY VOL. LXVI TREASURER E. B. TRAGO SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS SANTA ANA HOME T. E. Stephenson Appointed By Special Meeting of Supervisors His many friends in the county were shocked at the rews of the death of County Treasurer E. B. Trago, who passed away at his home in Santa Ana following an illness which extended over a period of several months. He was a resident of the county since 1886 and in addition to being a public official was prominent in fraternal circles in the county. E. B. Trago was born in Cisne, Illinois, October 30, 1868, and came to Santa Ana in 1886. His residence here has been continuous since that time, except for eight months during 1900 when he went to San Diego as treasurer of the Wells Fargo company. On his return to Santa Ana he entered the hardware business with his father-in-law, F. P. Nickey, and remained in business until he was elected county treasurer in E. B. TRAGO Well-known county treasurer who passed away at his home in Santa Ana last Friday. LEGION PLANNING THANKSGIVING PARTY At the meeting of the Anaheim COUNTY ASSESSOR STATEMENT ON IN In response to a very definite complaint regarding the increase in county taxes this year, James Sleeper, county assessor has issued a statement in an effort to clarify the situation as regards the county officials stand in the matter. According to Sleeper's statement, the state and not the county is responsible for the increase. The state board of equalization is responsible, he states, ordering an increase of 35 per cent in the valuations. Sleeper's statement follows: "As assessor of this county, I feel it my duty to present the following figures and facts regarding our taxes and assessments. "I find that 90 per cent of the taxpayers do not know and understand that the valuation I put on their property was increased 35 per cent by an order from the State Board of Equalization, authorizing the county auditor to raise all assessments 35 per cent. "I want the taxpayers to know that none of their county officials are responsible for this raise, as the State Board of Equalization makes the final decision." "From the following figures, the taxpayer can draw his own conclusions as to where the tax money goes, as some of our spec- E. B. Trago was born in Cisne, Illinois, October 30, 1868, and came to Santa Ana in 1886. His residence here has been continuous since that time, except for eight months during 1900 when he went to San Diego as treasurer of the Wells Fargo company. On his return to Santa Ana he entered the hardware business with his father-in-law, F. P. Nickey, and remained in business until he was elected county treasurer in November, 1929. Becoming a member of the Masonic lodge here in 1902, he was elected master of the lodge in 1907. In 1908 he was appointed district inspector of the Masonic lodges of Orange county, and has held that post continuously to the present. He has been very active in Masonic affairs. He also was a member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodman orders. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mabel E. Trago; a son, Eugene N. Trago of Houston, Tex., and a daughter, Mrs. Paul I. Wallace of Santa Ana; also a sister, Mrs. Roy Galbraith of Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services were held Wednesday with Masonic rites. In addition of his official collegagues in the Masonic Lodge, there were a large number of friends attending which included all of the departments in the county court house. The chapel was crowded before 2:30, the hour of the service with the sidewalls bedecked with floral tributes. Melrose Abbey was chosen as the last resting place. S. A. POSTMASTER APPOINTED TO OFFICE Shortly after the Board of Supervisors were notified of the death of E. B. Trago, they met in special session and considered the appointment to fill the vacancy in the office. After some discussion it was voted, 4 to 1 to appoint Santa Ana's postmaster, T. E. Stephenson. Stephenson, when notified of his selection immediately wired his resignation as postmaster and accepted his new duties. Banker Is Speaker LEGION PLANNING THANKSGIVING PARTY At the meeting of the Anaheim post of the American Legion held last Monday night the plans were completed for a Thanksgiving party to be held in the K. P. Hall on the evening of Thanksgiving Day. The evening will be given over entirely to pleasure of the members and their friends, according to the announcement made by Ted Masterson, chairman of the committee in charge. A general report of the Armistice Day activities was made by Ray Smith, general chairman of the successful observance of the day held here on the 11th. He stated that he had received wonderful cooperation from not only the members of the post but citizens outside the membership as well. He stated that he would make a detailed report at a December meeting. Other routine matters were taken up at the meeting which was followed by a Dutch lunch. Mrs. Marie Oelke Sails to Salvador Mrs. Marie Oelke of Gilbert road has changed her place of business for the next two years. Sailing on the S. S. Fella from San Pedro at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, she will make her home at San Salvador. Mrs. Oelke will have charge of a beauty salon in the Central American city, and her many friends here wish her every success. During her absence her son, Herman, will live with Mrs. Vernon Gregg. Damage Suit Is Filed For Crash A suit in the sum of $61,527 was filed and started in the Superior Court of Judge James L. Allen by Walter Trapp, against H. H. who passed away at his home in Santa Ana last Friday. Supervisors Call For Flood Cont The Orange County Board election to be held on December of the county will determine raise $6,620,000 on bonds to putting into effect the Elliott plan was voted upon on October 4 the matter was presented as while this time it is presented. The Supervisors at their meeting adopted the Elliott plan in its entirety with a few changes in financial arrangement. In this issue the maximum interest rate is set at four per cent while in the previous issue, six per cent was set. The election is called in an effort to save the federal grain of $6,574,000 which is being held until December 20, according to reports. Supervisor N. E. West is said to have voted no on the proposition entering protest against the large sum planned for rights-of-way. The other four admitted that while a savings of some $1,033,000 was possible, explained in a statement why the item was not changed. The statement declared that the board "is now convinced that in view of representation heretofore made to federal agencies, which representations have resulted in the allocation of a grant of fed- After some discussion it was voted, 4 to 1 to appoint Santa Ana's postmaster, T. E. Stephenson. Stephenson, when notified of his selection immediately wired his resignation as postmaster and accepted his new duties. Banker Is Speaker At Meeting Lions Club Here Friday Military preparations by foreign countries as observed on a trip to Europe were explained to the members of the local Lions Club here last Friday. Orra E. Monette, banker, was the speaker for the meeting and he told of the preparedness programs which are being carried out in the foreign countries. He made predictions such as the fact that Italy will someday occupy London and that France will witness a decline event greater than at present and will eventually be wiped out. He urged that the United States maintain a strict neutrality because of its woeful lack of preparedness, and stated that Italy and Germany are looking toward the future more than any of the other nations. Muni League To Meet Long Beach The Orange County League of Municipalities will meet at the Pacific Coast Club in Long Beach on Tuesday November 26, according to an announcement sent to the members by Albert Launer, Fullerton, secretary of the organization. The meeting will start with a 6:30 p.m. dinner. Damage Suit Is Filed For Crash A suit in the sum of $61,527 was filed and started in the Superior Court of Judge James L. Allen by Walter Trapp, against H. H. Schwoob for injuries and damages said to have been incurred when the latter crashed into a bicycle ridden by Trapp on North street near Placentia Avenue on February 9. Trapp testified that since the accident, his memory has been affected. He asks $50,000 for his injuries, $11,000 for loss of earnings, and $527 for medical expenses. County State Assn. Elects Fred Dukes The Orange County chapter of the State Employees association held election of officers at its meeting in the Orange American Legion club rooms last Monday night at which time Fred Dukes of Buena Park was selected to head the chapter for the ensuing year. Other officers elected to assist Dukes with the work for the term are: Vice President, G. H. Cheeseman, of Santa Ana; secretary, C. H. Alexander, of Orange; treasurer, H. H. Garris of Orange; delegate to the general council at San Francisco, Joe Scherman. Outgoing officers are: President, Joe Scherman; vice president, Fred Dukes; secretary, Donald Squires, of Santa Ana; and treasurer, A. C. Humphries. Plans were made for a social evening in December. About 50 were present. The other four admitted that while a savings of some $1,033,000 was possible, explained in a statement why the item was not changed. The statement declared that the board "is now convinced that in view of representation heretofore made to federal agencies, which representations have resulted in the allocation of a grant of federal funds in the amount of $6,-574,000 and in the fixing by these same federal agencies of the sum of $6,620,000 as the 'sponsor's contribution,' that it would be acting in bad faith, with respect to the federal government if it should call a bond election for a sum lesser in amount than the sum above noted as having been determined by these federal agencies." The Elliott plan was adopted by the Supervisors yesterday after a long conference with A. Kempkey, member of the consulting board of engineers, and County Flood Control Engineer M. N. Thompson. John Ackerman, representing the Associated Water Users of Orange County, opponents of the bonds in the previous campaign, and publicity agent for that organization before the election, appeared before the supervisors and offered the Finkle-Browning modified flood control plan as an alternative to the one adopted. The plan was received by the supervisors after Mr. Ackerman had been informed that it already had been turned down as inadequate by United States army engineers who will have charge of all construction work on the project. Mr. Mitchell informed Mr. Ackerman that the modified plan would not be submitted for consideration in view of its disapproval by government engineers. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1935 DEATH TAKES 2 BROTHERS IN 10 DAYS Death struck twice in the home of Mrs. Carl Reeske, wife of the owner of the Spanish kitchen within ten days, according to word received here Tuesday. Mrs. Reeske was called home by the death by drowning of her half-brother, Arthur O'Neill, 50, and she flew to the home at Charleston, South Carolina. Following the funeral she immediately boarded a plane for Anaheim. Upon her arrival here she received a telephone call that Mack O'Connor, 25, another brother had failed to rally from an operation performed last Monday and had passed away. Elks Announce Minstrel Show With the proceeds to be used for Christmas charity, the Anaheim Elks lodge announce their second annual Minstrel show to be presented at the Fullerton Union High School auditorium on the... Anvisors Call Second Election For Flood Control Bonds, Dec. 19 Range County Board of Supervisors are calling a bond to be held on December 19, at which time the voters county will determine whether or not the county may raise $20,000 on bonds to be used for the purpose ofoto effect the Elliott plan of flood control. This issue will upon on October 4 and voted down. At that time there was presented as a county flood control district, this time it is presented as a county project. AUDITOR STATES GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION The Anaheim City Auditor's report as submitted to the council this week shows that the financial conditions of the city are in excellent shape. The report made for the first half-year show that the actual receipts are $150,327.00 while the budget estimate for the entire year was $269,248.00, thus the actual collections for the period are 6.92 per cent above the budget estimate. These figures do not include franchises, liquor licenses and gas tax receipts which will be forthcoming before the end of the year. Here are some of the items, with the actual collections for the first six months and comparative figures in the annual budget: Permits Elks Announce Minstrel Show With the proceeds to be used for Christmas charity, the Anaheim Elks lodge announce their second annual Minstrel show to be presented at the Fullerton Union High School auditorium on the evening of Thursday, December 5. The Anaheim Elks Glee Club combined with the Santa Ana Elks Octette will form the singing group. Six end men and an orchestra of ten will complete the ensemble of forty entertainers. Rehearsals are progressing nicely and from all reports the show will outshine anything of this kind staged hereabouts since the days of Al G. Fields and his Greater Minstrels. The minstrel first part will be followed by five acts of Orpheum vaudeville and a grand finale by the company in a spectacular patriotic number. Featured as end men will be H. E. W. "Doc" Barnes, Harry D. Riley, and L. A. "Fay" Lewis of Anaheim and Earl Abbey, William "Stormy" Gordon and Fred Chapman of Santa Ana. Tickets are now on sale and can be obtained at the Anaheim Elks club or from members of the lodge. More Funds Made Available to H. S. Should the Anaheim high school district wish to put a total of $400,000 into the new high school building, federal funds will be available, according to word received by the school board that an additional $10,000 had been set aside should the school spend up to 70 per cent of the total amount. Originally $110,000 had been the outright grant, amounting to 30 per cent of the total cost. With the new appropriation, $120,000 will be available but the school must put up $280,000. The construction work must be completed by August 1, according to a decision made at the board. Lions Co. Council Incorporation To Be Discussed Buena Park The Buena Park Junior ber of Commerce will hold meeting tentatively planned December 12, at which evening will be given over cussion of incorporation or Park. This decision was made meeting of the chamber Thursday night, when the loser membership teams annual dinner. Local Boy Editor College Year Don Spencer, 206 East Street, is serving on La Occidental College under year book. Spencer, a junior, is one Social and College Life ed the staff. He is a member Kappa Sigma fraternity. Spencer is a graduate heim high school. Ebell Club Plans Charity Dance The members of the Ebell Club have made arrangements for their dance to be held at the H club this Saturday night. Miss Florence Backs committee have put forth effort to make this one outstanding affairs of the All proceeds from the da go to the Dental Clinic heim. As most of the tickels already been sold it is on a large attendance will be remove the younger men women from the relief robe being come 900 now on the county. The various department have and are making plans additional employees in th partments. To Open Bids For Buena Park Se County Potato Growers To Meet Arrangements have been made for a meeting of potato growers on Monday, November 25, 2:00 p.m., Farm Bureau office, 622 North Main street, Santa Ana, to explain the potato program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act according to W. M. Cory, Assistant Farm Advisor. All Irish potato growers must file an application for a potato sales allotment if they wish to avoid payment of a tax assessed at the rate of $4c per pound at the time of sale. Lions Co. Council Meets Costa Mesa The Lions Clubs county council held its regular monthly meeting in Costa Mesa last Monday night at which time Herbert Eldred, president of the Anaheim club was one of the speakers who led in the discussion. The topic covered at the meeting was "Should a Lions Club or Council Discuss Political Problems or Issues or Take Part in Them?" The program was rounded out with an athletic demonstration taking in Japanese fencing, wrestling and boxing. Supervisor Talks To Farm Center Anaheim Farm Center met last week and heard a detailed talk on taxes by Supervisor LeRoy Lyon. Of the $2.52 county tax, $1.62 goes for schools, he said in explaining why taxes are as much or as little as they are. He told of the efforts of the legislators to levy a tax that is fair to all. The other main talk of the evening was given by Walter Humphries, who discussed the work done at the Orange county sewage reclamation experimental plant and told of systems in other districts where sewage is reclaimed. Mrs. V. Snell Is Matron of O. Mrs. Vida Snell will be as worthy matron of the Park Eastern Star in capped for Saturday night Masonic Temple. Mrs. B. Todd, deputy grand matron be installing officer. Serving with Mrs. Snell Wilton Abplanalp, worthy Mrs. Ruth Abplanalp, matron; Harry S. Horn, patron; Mrs. Martha Land ductress; Mrs. Mae Shau associate conductress; Mr. Siems, treasurer; Mrs. Illia secretary; and a group of live officers. Mrs. Alma Gallegher is tiring worthy matron and Hunt, retiring worthy patrons. NATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT PLAN IS TAKEN UP BY ANAHEIM COUNCIL Special Meeting Called By Mayor Mann to Plan For Jobs The members of the Anaheim City Council were called together last Friday night by Mayor Charlesann for the purpose of discussing and making preparations for the program to be instituted under the National Youth Movement. The plan of the movement is to provide employment for the youth in the country between the ages 18 and 25 at the rate of 40 hours per month. This move is started in order to move the younger men and women from the relief rolls, there being come 900 now on relief in the county. The various department heads have and are making plans to use additional employees in their departments. OVER 200 ATTEND FATHER, SONS BANQUET Rev. Norman K. Tully was the principal speaker at the Fathers' and Sons' meeting of the Y. M. C. A. held in the White Temple church last Thursday night at which time the Ministerial Association acted as hosts. His topic was "Moods and Temperals" setting forth that moods and tempers decide actions of people and that the best way to keep these faculties under control is through training in the homes, schools, churches and Y. M. C. A. Better than 200 were in attendance at the banquet. Walter Taylor was toastmaster and the invocation and benediction were given by the Rev. Thomas H. Walker and the Rev. Ray C. Harker, respectively. Paul H. Damaree led in community singing with Virginia Sims at the Piano, and spoke to "Our Boys," while Richard Eymann talked to "Our Dads," on behalf of the boys. Fred Engel gave two of his famous "bedtime stories" and Kenneth S. Knights, Y. M. C. A. secretary of Alhambra, entertained with magic and sleight- LEGION ARRANGE A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME PLAYED ON DEC. 2 Shamrocks to Meet L. A. Maroons On Local High School Grounds The aftermath of the American Legion's professional football game held here on Armistice Day, the committee in charge has acquiesced to public demand and has arranged another game for Sunday, December 2, at which time the Los Angeles Shamrocks, one of the teams seen here Armistice Day, will meet the Maroons, a team made up mostly of former Southern California stars and headed by Homer Griffith. Some little confusion was created at the former game because the officials were not used to the professional rules according to the players. This statement was not made in criticism of the officials who worked hard and tried to keep the game "rolling." However, there is quite a bit of difference between collegiate football and the game played by the pros. "We will have regular professional officials functioning at the game here on December 2." said move the younger men and women from the relief rolls, there coming 900 now on relief in the county. The various department heads live and are making plans to use additional employees in their departments. Incorporation To Be Discussed At Buena Park Meet The Buena Park Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold a mass meeting tentatively planned for December 12, at which time the evening will be given over to discussion of incorporation of Buena Park. This decision was made at a meeting of the chamber last Saturday night, when the winner-seller membership teams had the annual dinner. Local Boy Editor College Year Book Don Spencer, 206 East Adele street, is serving on La Encina, incidental College undergraduate year book. Spencer, a junior, is one of two social and College Life editors on the staff. He is a member ofappa Sigma fraternity. Spencer is a graduate of Anaheim high school. Bell Club Plans Charity Dance Sat. The members of the Junior Bell Club have made extensive arrangements for their charity dance to be held at the Hacienda club this Saturday night. Miss Florence Backs and her committee have put forth great effort to make this one of their outstanding affairs of the year. I proceeds from the dance will go to the Dental Clinic of Anaim. As most of the tickets have already been sold it is expected large attendance will be present. Open Bids For Buena Park School Rev. Thomas H. Walker and the Rev. Ray C. Harker, respectively. Paul H. Damaree led in community singing with Virginia Sims at the Piano, and spoke to "Our Boys," while Richard Eymann talked to "Our Dads," on behalf of the boys. Fred Engel gave two of his famous "bedtime stories" and Kenneth S. Knights, Y. M. C. A. secretary of Alhambra, entertained with magic and sleight-of-hand tricks. Senior Class To Present Comedy "The Family Upstairs" is the comedy play which will be presented by the senior class of the Anaheim Union High School Monday and Tuesday evenings, November 25th and 26th. The program, at the Fairyland Theatre, will start promptly at 8:00 P.M. There is much comedy in the character parts of the members of the Heller family, each one with his own worries and difficulties. There are two separate casts for each night. Monday night's cast includes: Mr. Heller, Jerry Nesmith; Mrs. Heller, Emmaline Dinkler; Louise Heller, Lloyd Fitzpatrick; Annabelle Heller, Ethel Landrith; Charles Grant, Gerald Baker; Mrs. Grant, Roberta Beat; Herbert Grant, Bobby Armentrout. The Tuesday cast is: Mr. Heller, Fred Engel; Mrs. Heller, Barbara Baker; Louise Heller, Mary Jean Cox; Willie Heller, Jimmy Morris; Annabelle Heller, Betty Richardson; Charles Grant, Houston Kier; Mrs. Grant, Virginia Harbeson; Herbert Grant, Bobby Armentrout. Townsend Club No. 1 Plans Food Sale A food sale will be held at 177 West Center Street under the auspices of the Anaheim Townsend Club, No. 1, it was announced today. The sale will be in progress all day Saturday, November 23, according to the announcement. CLUB NO. 2 WILL MEET TUESDAY EVENING A local speaker has been created at the former game because the officials were not used to the professional rules according to the players. This statement was not made in criticism of the officials who worked hard and tried to keep the game "rolling." However, there is quite a bit of difference between collegiate football and the game played by the pros. "We will have regular professional officials functioning at the game here on December 2," said Harry Akerman, chairman of the Legion committee in charge. "This will enable the fans to see one of the fastest games they have yet witnessed. Should this game prove as popular as the first we may endeavor to get on a regular schedule. However, this particular game is being put on through request, and we know the two teams will put on a show that will far exceed the price. Fullerton Puts On Rotary Club Program Monday Returning the compliment extended by the Anaheim Rotary Club last week, a large number of the members of Fullerton Rotary Club attended and put on the program for the Anaheim club last Monday noon. Harry M. May, secretary-manager of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the club there was the principal speaker and made a splendid talk. He brought out the fact that the turnover of residents in Anaheim was approximated at 800 families per annum and said that he believed the merchants were not cognizant of this fact that the new families were not particularly interested in the town or the merchants and that they, the merchants, should make themselves and the city an object of interest. The speaker read from a paper submitted at a recent meeting of the Corona club and which he stated contained his idea of Rotary. A large delegation of the Fullerton club was in attendance at the meeting as also was a representation from Santa Ana, Corona, Orange and Huntington Beach. No Open Bids For Buena Park School Bids for the construction of the new Centralia school to be located Lincoln boulevard between ansen road and Western avenue will be opened Monday at 8 p.m. by the office of the school principal, T. C. Bittle, at Buena Park. The building, a PWA project, is slated at $62,000 and will be built on a four and one-half acre site. The school will contain six rooms each with a class room capacity of children. The building will be reinforced concrete with white succo finish. Richard Bates is architect for the school. Mrs. V. Snell Is Matron of O. E. S. Mrs. Vida Snell will be installed worthy matron of the Buena Park Eastern Star in ceremonies dated for Saturday night at theasonic Temple. Mrs. Bertie Y.odd, deputy grand matron; will be installing officer. Serving with Mrs. Snell will be Hilton Abplanalp, worthy patron; Mrs. Ruth Abplanalp, associate patron; Harry S. Horn, associate patron; Mrs. Martha Landell, conductress; Mrs. Mae Shaughnessy, associate conductress; Mrs. Lucieems, treasurer; Mrs. Illian Shaw, secretary; and a group of appointee officers. Mrs. Alma Gallegher is the reeling worthy matron and Herbertunt, retiring worthy patron. A food sale will be held at 177 West Center Street under the auspices of the Anaheim Townsend Club, No. I, it was announced today. The sale will be in progress all day Saturday, November 23, according to the announcement. CLUB NO. 2 WILL MEET TUESDAY EVENING A local speaker has been obtained for the meeting of Club No. 2, for its meeting to be held in the club rooms at 210 South Clemenine street, it was announced today. Coffee and doughnuts will be served following the meeting for a nominal sum, the announcement said. Grove Legion Post Plans Holiday Fete The Garden Grove post of the American Legion is planning a Christmas party for the members of the post and their families according to a decision made at the last meeting of the post. Commander E. L. Marr appointed Herman Thorpe and J. A. Rojas as a committee to make arrangements for the affair which will be held in the hall in Garden Grove in December 17. New Sausage Shop Is Opening Here Mr. and Mrs. Victor F. Ferron are opening an exclusive sausage shop at 244 East Center street in Anaheim where they will manufacture all types of sausage meat. The couple have been located in Long Beach for the past six years where Ferron had a location in the 1st and Pacific Market. He has made sausage all during his commercial lifetime. They plan to be open here the first of next week. Ask Fullerton C. of C. Approve New Bus Lineup Two transportation companies had several representatives at the meeting of the board of directors of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday at which time an endorsement was asked for a new bus line to parallel the Santa Fe. Also representatives of the Greyhound line were present and spoke against such an endorsement. A committee was appointed to study the situation. Harry Welsh was appointed to the board to serve out the term of Dan O'Hanlon who recently resigned. U. C. L. A. Class Visits County Practical problems involved in growing some of the subtropical fruits in Orange County were outlined to the Horticulture students of U. C. L. A. last Saturday in a field tour featuring several plantings in the county. Professor R. W. Hodgson was in charge of the class. Among the orchards visited were the P. J. Weisel orchard at La Habra, where avocado experiments are underway.