anaheim-gazette 1936-03-19

Legion Council Asks Congress Act On Bill The County Council of the American Legion wired the representatives in Congress from this district to assist in bringing a bill out of committee which would place 200 more beds in Sawtelle which are sorely needed, according to the report made to the council by District Commander Ben Liebermann at the meeting last Friday night. The bill has been pending in Congress for several months according to Lieberman. Announcement was made that Garden Grove post of the Legion is presenting a Navy night program at ant post's next meeting on the night of March 25. The next meeting of the County Council will be held in Anaheim, April 10 at which time Ray Smith, Anaheim, will submit a report on the Legion's National Defense program. It was also announced last night that Ray Murphy, national commander of the Legion will be in San Bernardino on the night of April 3. Plans have been completed for a Commanders' dinner to be held in Myatts' cafe, there, at 7 o'clock. The regular meeting of San Bernardino post, will be held at 8 o'clock with Commander Murphy's address to be broadcast. CURDLING THE HEN FRUIT The league of nations is a good deal like a fussy old setting hen who couldn't cover all the eggs. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWE A Compilation of Observation and Commentation and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County APPEARING IN THE FOLLOWING: Huntington Beach News Newport Beach News Garden Grove News Santa Ana Bulletin Westminster Gazette Coastline Dispatch South Coast News Buena Park News Yorba Linda Star Placentia Courler Anaheim Gazette Seal Beach News La Habra Star Tustin News Brea Progress CIVIL SERVICE SCHEME STILL ALIVE A few weeks ago all employees of the county and numerous other public servants received a circular letter from the state federation of civil service organizations asking them to join with the move to get all public jobs under civil service. As stated in this column at the time, those who received the letter tossed it aside when they found they were asked to put up 15 percent of a month's salary to help promote the cause. But that did not end it—by any means. The past week or ten days the promoters have had emissaries in the county stirring up the public employees to join the move to put this scheme over at the fail election by voting in a constitutional amendment. They have succeeded in selling a good many employees on the idea of perpetuating themselves in office for life. If the amendment goes through the public will find that it no longer has control over many of its officials. Only a few will be left up for election. The others will be under a civil service commission, with no responsibility to the public at all. Even school she would be much embittered her unfortunate experience fact is she has shown quite the gentlewoman, will-will toward anyone in evil. REPUBLICANS DISLIKE PROSPECTS Political medicine makes Orange county is in the stage. The regular brown would rather lay low for a yet, but don't want to stay while amateurs mess around start some experiments may make the mash go sour meddlers, having nothing to like to stir up a dust and what will come of it. There is a lot of wild rumors and guesses, most of which will only to keep the air clouded the reguiars worried. It is plain, however, that guard republicans are not with legislative prospects. man they are for Nels Ecobut have about given up he getting him to return to the With Nels out the first hat ring is Jimmie Utt's, and doesn't suit the old heads. do not feel that Utt is serious caliber. They have no pari complaint about his record. CURDLING THE HEN FRUIT The league of nations is a good deal like a fussy old setting hen who couldn't cover all the eggs. SEWING MACHINES VACUUM CLEANERS NEW AND USED Sold-Rented-Repaired SINGER SHOP Phone 2515 ANAHEIM CURTAIN and DRAPERY SPECIALISTS Preliminary Estimates made in your home on appointment Blue Bird Drapery Shop 216 East Center St., Anaheim Phone 3937 ADKINSON THRUST FORWARD While the announcement of Ray Adkinson, county superintendent of schools, that he would be a candidate for congress on the democratic ticket, was not entirely unexpected, it is stated around the county seat that his plan to run was made formal somewhat sooner than he would have liked. The pressure was put on by some county seat democrats, including Frank Harwood, new postmaster at Santa Ana, and one of the "ins" of the controlling democratic faction. A few weeks ago it was noted in this column that the democrats were eagerly looking for a good candidate to go against Sam Collins. They wanted one who would attract support from all factions, get the nomination and then beat the incumbent. They have had Adkinson in mind for a long time as good timber for some office. He finally decided he could not afford to go for the state assembly or senate, it is said, so they will take on the constitutional amendment. They have succeeded in selling a good many employees on the idea of perpetuating themselves in office for life. If the amendment goes through the public will find that it no longer has control over many of its officials. Only a few will be left up for election. The others will be under a civil service commission, with no responsibility to the public at all. Even school janitors, street sweepers and office help of all kinds will have life jobs, as well as most public officials other than councilmen, boards of supervisors and state assemblymen and senators. Those who have looked at the situation in the plain light of day, uncolored by personal selfishness, view it with alarm. They see the building up of a new tax-eating, public lobbying group which will rival the state teachers' association. They prophesy a rapid increase in the cost of government. Those who do not want to see local and county affairs administered by a civil service commission instead of a group of officials elected by popular vote will do well to be aroused to this latest drive for removing government still further from the people. It is plain, however, that guard republicans are not part with legislative prospects. Man they are for Nels Ed but have about given up him getting him to return to the With Nels out the first hat ring is Jimmie Utt's, and doesn't suit the old heads. Do not feel that Utt is serious. They have no pain complaint about his record assemblyman, but point out he went along all right because was properly steered by E and Ted Craig. With both wheelhorses missing they Jimmies ability to follow them. They would rather see the nation go to Tom McFadam Tom Talbert. If Utt runs for senator it the assemblyman race wide in both districts, and while many have been "mentioning" plain also that none so farally measure up to the state generally set by the old They are hoping for some reliable material but don't know where it can be for. The congressional situation is fretting this particular of leaders. Ray Adkinson them somewhat worried while they profess to believe Collins would beat the demominee, they are not en about it. On the whole, it can be that there is a great deal satisfaction with the state among those sound reps who by virtue of long-time vice in the party have some leadership. JEROME STORY UNFOUNDED Among the unfounded referred to above can be the one sprung in a court paper last week with referral Wm. Jerome, supervisor from district. The father of pessed to have learned that one was in line for an "a ment" from Governor M. the hatchet having been between them. Jerome declares the step percent fabrication, and lieve him. We are pretty satisfied that Jerome will candidate for his supervision and that he will be elected. SERVICE PLUS ★ Coordination of the Santa Fe Railway and Santa Fe Trail Bus System offers bus service that is more than just transportation—a bus service plus. ★ Big roomy, lavatory equipped coaches, full leg room, no "jump" seats; also luxury Nite-Coaches. ★ Three full Fred Harvey meals for as little as $1.00 per day. ★ Rest stops at Harvey Hotels. Rooms for those wishing to stop at night as low as $1.50 a day. ★ Fast schedules over historic Grand Canyon route. Drivers, the most careful on the road, are also expert scenic guides. ★ Real Economy is exemplified in the low fares quoted below: CHICAGO . . . . . . . . . . $29.50 ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . . . 27.50 NEW ORLEANS . . . . . . . . 27.50 NEW YORK . . . . . . . . 42.25 PHILADELPHIIA . . . . . 41.40 DETROIT . . . . . . . . 32.50 Similar fares to other points. 306 North Main St. Phone 2818 Santa Ana or, any Santa Fe Railway Agent THE SANTA FE TRAIL SYSTEM A few weeks ago it was noted in this column that the democrats were eagerly looking for a good candidate to go against Sam Collins. They wanted one who would attract support from all factions, get the nomination and then beat the incumbent. They have had Adkinson in mind for a long time as good timber for some office. He finally decided he could not afford to go for the state assembly or senate, it is said, so was pressed to take on the congressional race. A good deal of speculation already is rife about the situation. Some wonder whether Adkinson will get the support of the epic faction. Then there is the Townsend plan question. Then again, they wonder whether Collins will again attempt to get himself nominated on the democratic—and all other tickets—as well as by the republicans. Deve.opments probably will be slow to come. It is quite a while until the August primary. SINGLETONS Maybe it's better to assess a few dollars as taxes against a piece of ground and collect, than to assess several times as much and have it go delinquent. Anyway, the county officials are giving the idea a try in connection with a number of oil lots at Huntington Beach recently sold for taxes. As oil lots they were assessed at $20 each, or $640 per acre—several times what they were worth. As agricultural land they will be assessed at not more than $200 an acre—still more than they can stand, it is believed. The tax rate on them is about $2.75 per $100. Miss Justine Whitney, former county recorder, is a visitor around the court house occasionally. Some of her friends feared ANAHEIM GAZETTF AGE COUNTY WATCHTOWER Observation and Comment by Newspapers of the County FOLLOWING: News Garden Grove News Gazette Coastline Dispatch News Yorba Linda Star Gazette Seal Beach News Brea Progress would be much embittered by unfortunate experience. The she has shown herself the gentlewoman, with no will toward anyone in evidence. PUBLICANS LIKE PROSPECTS political medicine making in ange county is in the queer age. The regular brewmasters could rather lay low for a while, but don't want to stay quiet while amateurs mess around and get some experiments which may make the mash go sour. The diddlers, having nothing to lose, to stir up a dust and see that will come of it. The result is a lot of wild rumors and wild issues, most of which will serve to keep the air clouded and regulars worried. Day Planned For Missourians To all those who once lived in Missouri and want once more to get in touch with the old home town, then make arrangements to attend Missouri's mammoth picnic reunion to be held all day Sunday, March 29th at Bixby Park, Long Beach. It will be a day when former Missourians will have the chance to elbow the old neighbors—find the latest arrivals. From ten A. M. until night fail there will be entertainment production and comment by Newspapers of the County. Picnic Called For Nebraskans All who ever lived in Nebraska are called to meet under the auspices of the Nebraska Association of Southern California for the great picnic reunion, all day, Saturday, March 23th, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Go as early as possible and spend the day with friends. Through the county registers and headquarters all can find the old neighbors even with thousands present. There will be a brief program, with fine speakers and music opening about two o'clock. Calvin H. Taylor, the President, will preside. Many will see tourists and visitors from the old home state. Coffee will be served free to all who buy souvenir badges. Further information will be had of the President or of C. H. Parsons, Secretary of the Federation of State Societies, office in Seaboard National Bank, 6th and Spring, Phone MUtugi 1981, where all the State Registers are located. Anaheim, May 20, 1882. The Board of Directors met in regular session. President, all except Zeyn. The minutes of the meeting held on May 6th and of the special meeting held on May 17th were read and approved. The minutes of the stockholders meetings held on May 6th, 13th, and 15th, were also read, and no errors therein. Mr. Barr reported that while inspecting the ditch on May 19th he judged that about 300 inches of water was flowing into the Anaheim ditch and about 1000 inches in the Orange ditch. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the following bills: H. Knapke, Bill No. 21, $7.20; R. Melrose, Bill No. 22, $36.30; D. K. Williams, Bill No. 23, $7.5; H. Knapke, Bill No. 24, $11.70; B. Dreyfus, Bill No. 25, $15.00; F. J. Schmidt, Bill No. 26, $50.00; total, $120.95. It was moved by Mr. Hartung and seconded by Mr. Barr that a note be issued to B. Dreyfus for $3,000 to be dated may 18, 1882, and to beat 10% per annum interest; Mr. Dreyfus having on the 18th instant furnished $3,000 to pay Thos. H. Smith. The motion was carried unanimously. The proposition of Mr. F. C. Hazen to act as Zanjero at head of ditch for $30 per month was postponed for the present. The petition of Mr. L. Parker to take up 3 shares and locate them on his alfalfa lot was in accordance with ye we have fully inquired matter we were appovestigate (the charge to Dreyfus and Melrose being authorized by a Company to purchase a Company's purposes, several tracts and their poor land to the Company ing the good land as property)—we have to treat the whole matter arising misapprehension of facts books and papers subdue and the facts which we able to gather, show which the gentlemen are authorized to purchase Company was purchased exception of a track map as the McKeen this tract was not secured reason that it was Prudencio Yorba and had at a reasonable price deeds of purchase are sation of the Company; a subsequent purchases Messrs. Dreyfus and made two months after organization referred to, with personal matter with slightest connection with pany. (Signed) R. J. Norrisonson, H. Werdermeyer. Mr. Hartung move report be received, placed and the committee Seconded by Mr. Korri-ed. It is plain, however, that the old ward republicans are not pleased with legislative prospects. To a man they are for Nels Edwards, have about given up hope of giving him to return to the senate. Nels out the first hat in the ring is Jimmie Utt's, and that isn't suit the old heads. They do not feel that Utt is senatorial rubber. They have no particular complaint about his record as an emblemman, but point out that went along all right because he is properly steered by Edwards and Ted Craig. With both these feelhorses missing they doubt omies ability to follow through. They would rather see the nomination go to Tom McFadden or Jon Talbert. If Utt runs for senator it leaves assemblyman race wide open both districts, and while a good may have been "mentioned" it is also that none so far generally measure up to the standards merely set by the old timers. They are hoping for some good, durable material but don't seem know where it can be looked at. The congressional situation also fretting this particular group leaders. Ray Adkinson has somewhat worried, and while they profess to believe that allins would beat the democratic ninetee, they are not enthusused out it. On the whole, it can be said that there is a great deal of dissatisfaction with the situation long those sound republicans so by virtue of long-time service in the party have some claim leadership. ROME STORY UNFOUNDED Among the unfounded rumors referred to above can be classed one sprung in a county seat per last week with reference to Jon Jerome, supervisor from that district. The father of it processed to have learned that Jerome was in line for an "appointment" from Governor Merriam, the hatchet having been buried between them. Jerome declares the story 100 percent fabrication, and we believe him. We are pretty well satisfied that Jerome will be a candidate for his supervisorship, and that he will be elected with- To all those who once lived in Missouri and want once more to get in touch with the old home town, then make arrangements to attend Missouri's mammoth picnic reunion to be held all day Sunday. March 29th at Bixby Park, Long Beach. It will be a day when former Missourians will have the chance to elbow the old neighbors—find the latest arrivals. From ten A.M. until night fail there will be entertainment provided by Missourians in the form of an old fiddler's contest, South Missouri barn dance, hill billies from the Ozarks singing and dancing with a little touch of Missouri oratory. The little starlets from the studio of Miss Marjorie Lake, formerly of Kansas City, Mo., will present the "Missouri Passing Show of 1936". This will be a big feature and will include a baritone solo by Miss Lake herself. President James A. Lang will be in charge of the events of the day. Original souvenirs, county registers, hot coffee and lunches will be available. NOTHING LIKE VARIETY When the Democrats meet in Philadelphia next June, Al Smith expects to take a walk. Four years ago in Chicago, they took him for a ride.—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Bill Jones walked round and round His Favorite "Beef and Potatoes" in Dishes That Tempt the Appetite The Kitch Michigan Folks Will Have Picnic The official picnic reunion for the Wolverines is announced by resident E. E. Haring of the Michigan Association of Southern California. It will be held in Camore Grove Park, Los Angeles, all day, Saturday, March 21st. The county registers will be open all day, hot coffee served and silk badges supplied. The program will follow the same hour and will include music and addresses. All former residents of Michi-ton, including tourists, are invited. FERTILIZER SPECIAL — Till April 1 SULPHATE OF AMMONIA $31.50 Per Ton, Net Delivered in Orange County Phone 408 or 441 Kellog Supply Co. 501 W. Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, Calif. Use Kellogg's Plant Foods—"There Are None Better" OVERTISING IN THE NEWS-PERS PAY BIG DIVIDENDS. He was worried about a lot of bills which the family budget wouldn't seem to cover. Doctor bills, mostly...and one for some furniture. Then he remembered that he had financed the purchase of his car at Bank of America. A Bank of America Personal Loan would solve his problem now! Jones got the loan quickly. He was known at Bank of America...he had a credit standing. Borrow from BANK of AMERICA and you establish bank credit for future needs... A Statewide National Bank OF ANAHEIM dates of Anaheim Water Comighted, 1932, by Anaheim In Weekly Installments In accordance with your request we have fully inquired into the matter we were appointed to investigate (the charge that Messrs. Dreyfus and Melrose had, after being authorized by the Water Company to purchase land for the Company's purposes, purchased several tracts and then decided the poor land to the Company, retaining the good land as their own property)—we have to report that the whole matter arises from a misapprehension of facts; that the books and papers submitted to us, and the facts which we have been able to gather, show that the land which the gentlemen named were authorized to purchase for the Company was purchased, with the exception of a track marked on the map as the McKee tract; and this tract was not secured for the reason that it was owned by Prudencio Yorba and could not be had at a reasonable price, and the deeds of purchase are in possession of the Company; and that the subsequent purchases of land by Messrs. Dreyfus and Melrose made two months after the authorization referred to, was a purely personal matter, with not the slightest connection with the Company. (Signed) R. J. Northam, D. J. Sorenson, H. Werder, H. Wehmeyer. Mr. Hartung moved that the report be received, placed on file and the committee discharged. Seconded by Mr. Korn and adopted. Parent Teacher Associations Asked Participate In Public Schools Week Participation by the 210,000 members of the parent-teacher associations of California in the seventeenth annual observance of Public Schools Week, April 27, was urged by Mrs. C. H. Turner, president of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers. In an appeal issued to the membership of the congress as well as to the general public, Mrs. Turner said. "Realizing the necessity for a better understanding of public school needs and problems on the water May 20th, $84.00; total, $1476.11. Adjourned. R. Melrose, Secretary." THE GEM BY FLORSHEIM An authentic narrow Custom toe, particularly suited for Spring and Summer business wear because it's light appearing and comfortable. It needs no "breaking in," for it's made the Florsheim "Ped-Flex" way. F. A. YUNGBLUTH 115 W. Center ANAHEIM Kitchen Chautauqua a diversion for every housewife Kitchen Chautauqua a diversion for every housewife a treat to limited budgets The sort of budget that allows T-bone steaks and mushrooms and eight-parties, you're lucky. But if you have to watch the dollars and the rent afford such dietetic morsels as T-bones, you can have just as much in the kitchen and serve every bit as tasty and as nutritious meals as the in any palace. Matter of planning and of budgeting, of converting the left-overs into—and there's all sorts of romance lurking in your cupboard shelves and Chautauqua" will give you timely hints on meal-planning and buying, on and fashions that simplify cookery, on the 1936 variations of the old and cookery. Reserve every one of the dates—you can't afford, to miss a single THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE FREE COOKING SCHOOL WEDNESDAY April 1 THURSDAY April 2 FRIDAY April 3 K. P. HALL 2 To 4 P.M.