anaheim-gazette 1936-11-12

Man Confesses Looting Homes Here Recently Four Anaheim Burglaries Admitted to Police By Suspect Whether the city of Anaheim will file charges of burglary against Jack H. Allen, 27, of 706½ Oakford drive, Belevedere Gardens, confessed burglar of several homes here as well as in Santa Ana, Fullerton and other southland cities, has not been decided due to the illness of Police Chief James S. Bouldin. Allen was arrested Thursday evening at South Pasadena while in the act of burglarizing a home wired with a burglar alarm, Sergeant James M. Pifer of the Anaheim police department said following his interview with Allen at the South Pasadena jail. The suspect definitely admitted burglarizing only four Anaheim residences, Pifer said, although police believe he is responsible for the other crimes committed here. Several victims from Anaheim have investigated loot found on Allen's person at the time of his arrest and that found at his residence later but none was able to identify any articles. Allen ad- Republicans Have Edge In Absent Votes Absentee ballots cast for the recent election favored republican candidates in each instances, county officials announced following the official canvass. There were about 1,100 absentee votes cast. Official results are: Landon 549, Roosevelt 538; Collins 529, Sheppard 466; McFadden 510, Westover 451; Utt 156, Watson 139; Kuchel 194, Heffron 163; Finley 151, Jerome 140; and Riley 162, Lyon 135. ANNUAL RABBIT SHOW SUCCESS Orange County Association Plans Continuation of Exhibit Next Year The Orange County Rabbit Breeds association's first annual rabbit show was brought to a successful close Tuesday with the announcement of prize winning entries. The show was a three-day affair and the first of its kind held in Orange county. More than 250 The suspect definitely admitted burglarizing only four Anaheim residences, Pifer said, although police believe he is responsible for the other crimes committed here. Several victims from Anaheim have investigated loot found on Allen's person at the time of his arrest and that found at his residence later but none was able to identify any articles. Allen admitted, however, that he had gotten rid of most of the valuable articles and thrown away those of little or no value. Pifer quoted Allen as saying he always parked his automobile adjacent to the city park and walked to the scenes of his crimes. His method of operation was to ascertain whether the home was occupied early in the evening and almost all of his burglaries were committed before 8:30 o'clock in the evening. The suspect readily discussed his crimes in Orange county, Pifer declared, although he was considerably hazy about the location of several of the homes he plundered. Former Resident of Anaheim Dies Mrs. Elizabeth Witte died at her home, 1322 S. Union avenue, Los Angeles last Sunday. She was 88 years of age. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Mrs. Witte came to Anaheim in 1881 with her late husband, W. A. Witte, and four small daughters and for many years the family was prominently identified with the business and social life of the town. They moved to Los Angeles some 40 years ago where they have since resided. Mrs. Witte is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Horace Green of Long Beach, Miss Hilda Witte, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Maime Bein of Grass Valley, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The oldest daughters, Mrs. Ida Crist Beebe died in Anaheim a number of years ago. Victory Banquet is Held at Santa Ana Orange County Association Plans Continuation of Exhibit Next Year The Orange County Rabbit Breeds association's first annual rabbit show was brought to a successful close Tuesday with the announcement of prize winning entries. The show was a three-day affair and the first of its kind held in Orange county. More than 250 rabbits were entered, which included 16 distinct breeds and 21 types of rabbits. Chartered under the American Rabbit and Cavy Breeders association; the show was governed and conducted under the latest official rules of that organization, it was said by Hazel V. Pike, show superintendent. Prize winners were Coe's Rabbity of Santa Monica for best New Zealand white; Hazel V. Pike, Anaheim, second best New Zeland white; Majestic Rabbity, El Monte, third best New Zealand white; Mrs. Pike, best New Zealand white buck; Coe's Rabbity, best New Zealand white doe; Hemphill's Rabbity, Vista, best New Zealand red buck; J.C. Glass, San Diego, best New Zealand red doe; Mrs. Pike, best Himalayan; R.W.Farr, Burbank, best Polish; 3E Rabbitry, National City, best American white; Mrs. Pike, best Ermine Rex; M.L. and F.C.Davis, Orange, best White Flemish; William Heman, El Modena, best steel Flemish; M.L. and F.C.Davis, Orange, best black Flemish and best grey Flemish. Barlow's Mardene Rabbitry, Santa Ana, best sandy Flemish and best Flemish; T.L. DeWitt, Lynwood, best colored Flemish; M.L. and F.C.Davis, best Hac-colored Flemish; M.L. and F.C.ana; T.J.DeWitt,best Rufus Red; A.B.Payne,Santa Ana,best Dutch; W.F.Gilbert,Pasadena,best New Zealand white Rex; Betty Innis,Palms,best Rex fur; and Frank Halloway,Los Angeles,best American blue. Winners in the 4-H club entries were Kenneth Harris,Anaheim,second best New Zealand white junior doe; William Stocks,Buena Park,best New Zealand senior buck,best Flemish giant senior doe,the third New Zeland white buck,and third senior New Zealand George Henry is chairman of the downtown district and he is being assisted by O.V.Hamilton,Marion Spencer,Clayton Allen,P.D.Lake,Sam Loard,E.E.Fearn,Glenn Merrill,Ray Buckner,Loren Faust,Claude Lane,C.B.Ralson,j.B.Boden,Earl Hudson,Ray ReafsynderJohn Henry and Arthur Jensen. Les Herron and H.E.W.Barnes comprise the special membership committee, while Everett Cone and Marshall E.Beebe are the industrial charimen. Window decorations are under the direction of Merle Strand,Mrs.Myrtle Henry is in charge of publicity and H.N.White is the special treasurer. Four types of memberships are included in the drive, it was announced. They are $1,$5,$10 and $25.The national headquarters received 50 cents of each membership which means that Anaheim's chapter will profit by obtaining memberships from donors of more than $1. In a resume of the past year's activity of the Anaheim chapter,Mrs.Laura R.Warren,executive secretary of the Orange county council,outlined the work done in first aid,life saving,junior Red Cross,nutrition,and home and farm accident prevention. Officers of the Anaheim chapter are Dorothy Yungbluth,c chairman Charles E.Griffith,vice chairman Grace BaileySecretary,and E.Kate Rea,treasurer.Hoads of committees include Raymond Smith,d disaster relief,Griffith,home service,Dr Harold Neslund.first aid,Richard Glover,life saving,M.A.Gauer,junior Red Cross,and Mrs.W.R.Warvin,roll call. Driver Arrested After Accident One woman was slightly hurt and a man was arrested for being intoxicated as a result of an accident about 12:30 o'clock Sunday morn-colin avenue, according to police in the 1200 block on West Lin-records. The injured woman is Ann Mathews,address unknown. Peter Anthony Letien,29,route 4,box 145,Anaheimwas arrested after the car he was driving collided with one driven by Robert Lewis McClellon,210 N.Carl- Mrs. Witte is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Horace Green of Long Beach, Miss Hilda Witte, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Maime Bein of Grass Valley, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The oldest daughters, Mrs. Ida Crist Beebe died in Anaheim a number of years ago. Victory Banquet is Held at Santa Ana Supervisor Herbert C. Legg of Los Angeles was the principal speaker at the Democratic Victory celebration held Monday evening at Santa Ana which was attended by more than 400 persons. H. C. Head, chairman of the democratic central committee, was chairman of the evening. B. Z. McKinney, as toastmaster, introduced most of candidates for office during the recent election. Hosiery is Stolen From Clothes Line The theft of five pairs of woman's hosiery was reported to Anaheim police yesterday afternoon by Mrs. F. S. Hineman, 804 N. Sabina street. The hosiery was taken from a clothes line sometime between 4 and 8 o'clock, Mrs. Hineman reported. Short Change Man Sought by Police A short change artist who victimized west end merchants for a total of $10 last Friday is being sought by Anaheim and Orange county officers. Police were notified of the man's activity, but the latter had departed before they reached the scene. Pedestrian Struck By Auto Thursday Bethal Minger, Biltmore apartments, Anaheim, was slightly injured Thursday afternoon when she stepped from the curbing and was struck by an automobile driven by Vylotelle Escobosa, 1606 W. Fourth street, Santa Ana. The mishap occurred at the intersection of Center street and Broadway. CAR STOLEN Theft of an automobile owned by Carl Johnson of Venice was reported to Anaheim police Saturday evening by J. C. Rhompson of McCoy Motor company. The car was stolen from the rear of 123 W. Center St. Drugs, Merchandize Stolen from Train A package of drugs and another package containing merchandise were stolen from a freight car on the Santa Fe railroad tracks here last Friday night, according to reports made to Anaheim police Saturday morning. The drugs were being sent to Heying pharmacy and the merchantise to the S. Q. R. store. The package of drugs did not contain narcotics, police said. Soft Drink, Candy Stand Burglarized Burglary of a soft drink and candy stand at 719 W. Center street Saturday night was reported to police by Leonard Sparks route 1, box 58, Anaheim, who told officers he saw a young man in the building. The stand is owned by W. P. Smith, 117 Diamond street, who reported that considerable candies has been stolen. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1936 ATER SEEKS FILL QUOTA Red Cross Joins Annual Roll Call Member Members As Maritime Strike Spread From Coast to Coast Get-Acquainted Barbecue Held By Placentians 25 Years Ago Reprinted from Gazette November 16, 1911 Continuing the friendship which from time immemorial has existed between Placentia and the Mother Colony, more than 200 ladies and gentlemen of this city in 40 autos attended the get-acquainted barbecue at the new town on Saturday. The visitors were welcomed by a host of Placentia's leading citizens, prominent among them being A. S. Bradford, president of the Placentia bank, A. Pierotti, Samuel Kraemer, A. T. Pendleton, W. E. McFadden, George B. Key, William Crowther, H. H. Hale, Rev. F. M. Dowling and many others. The history of Placentia reads like a fairy tale. As recently as a generation ago the ranch upon which it now stands was known as the Rancho Peor Es Mada (meaning Worse than Nothing). This appellation was given the ranch in 1776 it was granted by the Spanish government to Juan Ontiveras. The ranch was so designated, because it was considered inferior to the rancho which cornered it, the Los Coyotes and Ranchito, the home of Pio Pico, afterward governor of California. Each ranch contained 50,000 acres over the time of the berger, acquired four square miles of land from Pacificco Ontiveras. Later Benj. Dreyfus and Langenberger together bought a large tract from Ontiveras, paying $1.25 per acre. The townsite of Anaheim was purchased from Ontiveras at $2.00 per acre. In 1865 Daniel Kraemer, father of Samuel and Benjamin Kraemer, now prosperous orange growers of Placentia, purchased the land where the new town now stands. He bought 3000 acres from Langenberger and Dreyfus at $3.60 per acre. Hearing 'of the new settlement at Anaheim, Kraemer came from Illinois, going by way of New York and the Isthmus. He arrived first in 1864 and lived for a time in this city. He returned to Illinois and in 1865 again came and made the purchase. Ten years later the price of land jumped to $60 per acre. It shortly rose to $75 and when many of the present orange growers of that section settled there they paid as high as $150 per acre for their land. Recent sales have been reported at $2,000 per acre and there are not lacking men who declare the price will ere long be not less than $3000. Within the span of a single generation the Rancho REVOLUTION IN SPAIN OUTLINE Father Pedro Penamil Fullerton Speaks To Kiwanis Members Father Pedro Penamil, assist pastor of St. Mary's church, Fullerton, vividly recounted early of the Spanish revolution and cussed conditions in Spain monarchy, a republic and uncommunicistic rule at Tucson meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club. The speaker arrived in San just two days before the outfall of the revolution. He was taken a prisoner and placed in jail he executed. He escaped ever, and joined the rebel army with them for two months before he was recalled to United States. The rebels, Father Pedro pointed out, are the royalists seek to terminate communal government and return to monarchy. Spain was a peaceful country under the rule of the king said. After becoming a repressur developed among the people. Communism had its influence and growth through the effective propaganda wrought class hatreds. The communist candidate president was elected by for the people to vote communi- as, Merchandise Men from Train age of drugs and another containing merchandise men from a freight car on Fe railroad tracks here by night, according to rede to Anaheim police Sat-norming. bugs were being sent to pharmacy and the merto the S. Q. R. store. The of drugs did not contain police said. Drink, Candy and Burglarized ery of a soft drink and sand at 719 W. Center Saturday night was report-lice by Leonard Sparks, box 58, Anaheim, who ers he saw a young man building. land is owned by W. R. 17 Diamond street, who that considerable candy stolen. Varied Themes are Feature of Session Arthur Porter, Dr. A. J. Wojahn, Bob Rundstrom, Jim Rymer, Walter Taylor and George Hedstrom were the speakers at the weekly meeting of the Anaheim Toast-masters club Tuesday evening at the Marigold cafe. Porter gave a two-minute current events talk, while the others discussed a variety of subjects. Earl Smith was toastmaster for the evening and Phil LeTourneau acted as general critic. Walton League to Meet This Evening Report of the nominating committee will feature the monthly meeting of the Anaheim Izaak Walton league this evening at the Concordia clubhouse. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the December meeting, it was announced. The nominating committee is composed of August Eltiste, Al Hughes and Eugene Bercot. Motion pictures of outdoor life will also be shown this evening. Mrs. Hazel Morris Condition Improved Suffering from a fractured skull received in an automobile accident last Thursday evening, Mrs. Hazel Morris, 34, 315 E. Chartres street, is still confined in the Anaheim Sanitarium where her condition was reported somewhat improved this morning. Mrs. Morris was injured when she was struck by an automobile driven by James Davis, 20, 3306 E. Third street, Los Angeles. The mishap occurred on Los Angeles street just south of Center street, according to police reports. Service Station is Entered by Thieves Cutting a glass out of the window to gain entrance to the building, burglars late Tuesday night stole cigarets, chewing gum and pennies amounting to $5.50 from the E. C. Evans service station on East Center street, according to police records. The burglary was discovered about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning by Anaheim police officers. Oliver Carlson to Be Forum Spee The Anaheim meeting of Orange county forums scheduled for Tuesday evening, Nov. 17 be in charge of Oliver Carlson who will talk on "Our Agricultural Problems." Carlson is co-author with Lutherland Bates of the well discussed book, "Hearst, Lo San Simeon." Formerly a faculty member the University of Chicago department of political science Carlson has devoted his time recent years exclusively to living and writing. In the immediate post-war era, he trawidely in Europe and did aced work at the Universi- Berlin and the London School Economics and Politics. FIRE CONTROLED A pile of rubbish behind Home Oil company plant or Broadway caught fire Tu morning, but was extinguished before any damage was do- WAGE SCALE IS SET FOR PAVING Resolution Fixes Salaries For Santa Ana Street Improvement Preparing the way for prompt action as soon as WPA funds are received for the project, the Anaheim city council Tuesday evening passed a resolution setting the wage scale for contract work to be done on the repaving and improving of Santa Ana street. The scale ranges from 50 cents per hour to $1.35½ per hour. WPA funds will be used for grading and preparation for paving, while the actual paving work will be done by contract, it was pointed out. George W. Reid, secretary of the chamber of commerce, appeared before the council and expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the city in making the recent Hallowe'en celebration a success. He also suggested that the council plan future action in establishing a trailer location for tourists. Mayor Charles H. Mann expressed the belief that the project should be carried out by private interests rather than by the city. An agreement between the city and D. J. Bastanchury for the disposal of garbage between Novem- REVOLUTION IN CPAIN OUTLINED Her Pedro Penamil of Fullerton Speaks To Kiwanis Members Her Pedro Penamil, assistant to St. Mary's church, Fullerton, vividly recounted early days the Spanish revolution and disbanded conditions in Spain as a archy, a republic and under agronomic rule at Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis. The speaker arrived in Spain two days before the outbreak of the revolution. He was taken prisoner and placed in jail to execute. He escaped, howeve-ler and joined the rebel army, being with them for two months he was recalled to the United States. The rebels, Father Penamil died out, are the royalists who terminate communistic government and return to aarchy. Kiwanis was a peaceful country for the rule of the kings, he After becoming a republic most developed among the peo-Communism had its inception and growth through the use effective propaganda which ensured class hatreds. The communist candidate for president was elected by forcing people to vote communistic, An agreement between the city and D. J. Bastanchury for the disposal of garbage between November 1 and October 31, next, was signed. The city will pay Bastanchury $1 per ton for the work. The board decided that portion of community chest funds contributed by Anaheim men employed by the Metropolitan Water district be allocated to the Anaheim schools dental clinic. The amount involved is not yet known. Reports from department heads on the activities of the various branches during October were presented. The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of $164,515.95, of which $145,882.12 is in the general fund. Warrants and demands on the treasury during the month totaled $11,343.10. Another new record was established by the public service department when the revenue for the month amounted to $24,813.28. The total in September, the highest single month up to that time, was $24,415.56. Mrs. Mona Price, head of the welfare department, reported the expenditure of $34.37 during the month. Home and office calls totaled 156, while aid was given to 11 families, representing 44 individuals. The city expended $523.51 as its share of the cost of maintenance and operation of the sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the joint outfall sewer district during August, September and October, City Engineer E. P. Hapgood reported. Other reports were made by the city auditor, fire chief, police chief, city judge, park superintendent, building inspector, license department, and the light, water and power department. New Culvert Work Nears Completion Work on the construction of a new concrete culvert at Los Angeles and North streets is about half Santa Ana represents only 45 percent of the control of the board, but as the decision on the matter is required to be unanimous the county seat was able to block the efforts of the remaining cities and districts. That cities and sanitary districts holding the remaining 55 percent of control withdraw from section 1 of the joint outfall sewer district and lay a new pipe line adjoining the present one was suggested by Leo J. Sheridan, Anaheim councilman and chairman of the board, as a possible solution to the problem. Sheridan declared he felt the city of Anaheim would be willing to make such a move with the cooperation of other communities involved. None of the other representatives expressed an opinion on the subject, however. Councilman Smith's attempt to force Santa Ana's desire by interpreting the original contract as giving Santa Ana, as contracting city, the power to make decisions was quickly blocked by declarations from other communities that financial support would be withheld. It was suggested that the board meet with the Santa Ana city council, to which Smith replied he could not extend an invitation without consulting the council. Sheridan declared early this week that no new meeting of the board will be called until it is determined whether Santa Ana will invite the board to a council meeting to discuss the matter. W. W. Dickenson Called By Death Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Church of Christ for William Wright Dickenson, 80, who died early yesterday morning at his home on Gilbert avenue. The Rev. Arthur F. Ritchey, former pastor of the Church of Christ, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. M. C. Schollenberger. Burial will be at Loma Vista cemetery. Dickenson had been ill only a short time. He had lived in Anaheim 34 years and was a native of Iowa. A pile of rubbish behind the same Oil company plant on West Roadway caught fire Tuesday morning, but was extinguished more any damage was done. New Culvert Work Nears Completion Work on the construction of a new concrete culvert at Los Angeles and North streets is about half completed today, according to City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. The cost of construction, which is expected to be about $500, will be paid for from the street maintenance budget. Inadequacy of the old culvert was given as the reason for the new construction. The former culvert will be left, however, to supplement the new one. Services Held for Martha A. Leonard Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Martha A. Leonard, 80 years of age, who passed away Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. L. Holmes on East Sycamore street. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Leonard was a native of Arkansas, but resided in California for 23 years. She leaves her husband, Herman H. Leonard, four daughters, Mrs. W. W. Marwell of Alabama, Mrs. M. L. Holmes, Anaheim, Mrs. D. B. Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Mrs. E. C. Box, Placentia, one son, George H. Leonard of Compton, one sister, Mrs. F. A. Leonard of Oklahoma, 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Rites Held Monday for E. L. Clements Funeral services were conducted last Monday from the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel for Edward L. Clements, 57 years of age, who passed away suddenly last Friday at his home at the Colonial apartments. He had been ill, two days. The Rev. M. C. Schollenberger officiated and entombment was at the Melrose Abbey mausoleum. A retired railroad man, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Clements, one son, Edward Clements, and a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Sullivan, and two grandchildren, all of Anaheim, a sister, Mrs. Ida Tanner of Arkansas and a brother, Curtis Clements, of Illinois.