anaheim-gazette 1937-01-07

Plans Changed For Gymnasium At High School Preliminary Work Started Monday; Reduction is Made in Size Appointment of A. H. Adams, as resident engineer inspector for the construction of the new gymnasium building at the Anaheim high school partially financed by the federal Public Works administration, has been announced by O. E. Carr, state engineer inspector of the Public Works administration for California. Construction of the new gymnasium, made possible by an outright PWA grant of $31,845, was begun Monday, January 4, and is scheduled for completion the latter part of April. Estimated cost of the new building is $70,000. The new gymnasium building is to replace a portion of the present building damaged in 1933. The new building, 82 feet by 182 feet, is to be constructed of reinforced concrete and steel trusses. There are folding doors to separate the gymnasium space for girls' and boys' usage. Original plans for the building have been changed somewhat, it was announced, because of speci- Drunk Returns, Gets 30-Day Jail Sentence Apparently Frank Miller, 45-year old transient, didn't believe City Judge Frank Tausch meant it when the judge ordered him out of town after giving him a 30-day suspended sentence Wednesday for intoxication. Miller either didn't leave the city ar returned rapidly as he was taken into custody again Sunday evening for being drunk. It took Judge Tausch but little time to order him to the county jail for 30 days when he appeared in court Monday morning. YEAR'S POSTAL BUSINESS GOOD Receipts Higher than Since 1929; Steady Gain Is Recorded Still below the peak of 1929, receipts at the Anaheim post office during 1936 surpassed that of the previous year and of all other years since 1929, it was reported this week by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. Record Made in Construction of New Homes Here Fifty-Eight Residences are Erected in Anaheim During Year More homes were built in Anaheim during 1936 than in any year since 1926, Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboe announced this week following completion of his tabulation of the year's activity. Fifty-eight new residences were constructed here during the past year. The new homes averaged slightly under $4,000 each in value, Nyboe said, or a total value of approximately $240,000, which represents almost two-thirds of the total value of permits issued during the year. The total value of permits issued during 1936 was $383.017, while the total for December of last year was $16,697. The year's total was somewhat lower than that of 1935, but was larger than any other year since 1930, Nyboe said. The total in 1935 was $630,698. More than half of the 1935 total embraced the two permits issued for the new structures on the Anaheim union high school cam- of the new building is $70,000. The new gymnasium building is to replace a portion of the present building damaged in 1933. The new building, 82 feet by 182 feet, is to be constructed of reinforced concrete and steel trusses. There are folding doors to separate the gymnasium space for girls' and boys' usage. Original plans for the building have been changed somewhat, it was announced, because of specifications of the PWA grant which allowed only $31,845 on a building estimated at $70,000. The contract, it was said, has been reduced from $97,945 to $67,574, the difference between the latter figure and $70,000 be used for architect's fees and other expenses not included in the contract. Under the revised plans the wing intended for use by the girls has been removed, leaving two small practice courts placed facing the narrow width and a full-sized playing floor running the long way of the building and flanked on one side by bleachers. Interior and exterior painting of the building was also withdrawn from the contract, it was said. Adams' duties will be to look after the federal government's interests in connection with this school project and to render assistance to local officials and authorities in preparing necessary forms and papers. Besides acting in an advisory capacity, he will see that all federal requirements are adhered to in the matter of wage rates, quality of materials and standards of specifications. Adams has been connected with the PWA for a year and before being assigned to his new duties, was inspector on various school projects in Orange county. Burglar Enters Ranch Dwelling The H. A. Lutz home on Orange avenue, a half mile west of Euclid avenue, west of Anaheim, was burglarized last Saturday sometime between noon and 7 o'clock in the evening, according to a report made to the sheriff's office. Entrance was gained to the home Receipts Higher than Since 1929; Steady Gain Is Recorded Still below the peak of 1929, receipts at the Anaheim post office during 1936 surpassed that of the previous year and of all other years since 1929, it was reported this week by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. Total business for the past year amounted to $51,659.52, while in 1929 the total was approximately $57,000, the records show. In comparing the two years, postal officials said that during the peak year a large portion of the total sales represented advertising matter that was sent through the mails. During 1936, however, there was comparatively little of that type of business, being rather sales of postage for personal communications between individuals and firms and individuals. With the start of the depression, it was pointed out, the advertising portion of the business fell drastically. Postal receipts here showed a steady decline through 1933, which had a low mark of $43,-271.92, a drop of almost $2,000 from the 1932 total. A slight gain was recorded in 1934, while during 1935 total receipts jumped approximately $4,000 over the previous year's total. The final three months of 1936 brought the highest quarterly business total since 1931 when receipts totaled $16,164.31. During the same quarter in 1935 the receipts amounted to $15,241.49. December of last year also recorded a gain over the final month of 1935, the report shows. The total last month was $8,035.63 as compared to $7,829.96 in December, 1935. The constant, although slight, gains in receipts indicates business conditions are definitely on the upgrade, post office officials said in commenting on the records of the past few years. Safety Record Of City Is High Only 31 city employees were injured during 1936 while engaged The total value of permits issued during 1936 was $383.017, while the total for December of last year was $16,697. The year's total was somewhat lower than that of 1935, but was larger than any other year since 1930, Nyboe said. The total in 1935 was $630,698. More than half of the 1935 total embraced the two permits issued for the new structures on the Anaheim union high school campus. These permits totalled in value $396,384, which leaves a difference of $234,314 for general construction business, somewhat lower than the total for 1936. Twelve permits were issued in December, 1936. During the same month the previous year 33 permits were issued with a value of $90,881. Only two business concerns carried on major building activity during the past year. A pre-cooling plant was constructed by one citrus packing plant and another plant made extensive additions to buildings. The permit for the new gymnasium soon to be constructed on the high school campus has not yet been taken out, Nyboe said. The city's building inspector declared that he looked for 1937 to be as good in the matter of residential construction as was the past year. He based his prediction on the number of proposed dwellings now being considered. Kiwanis Group Seats Officers Installation of new officers for the year and the annual report of Secretary Roscoe Young were the features of Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club at the Elks clubhouse. The new officers were installed by Homer A. Nelson, lieutenant governor of Division four. They are William P. Webb, president, Glenn Merrill, vice president, F. A. Backs, treasurer, and Young, secretary. In his report Young remarked that the Anaheim club is 16 years old and that he has been secretary for the past 10 years. He told of many of the activities of the club during the time he has been Ranch Dwelling The H. A. Lutz home on Orange avenue, a half mile west of Euclid avenue, west of Anaheim, was burglarized last Saturday sometime between noon and 7 o'clock in the evening, according to a report made to the sheriff's office. Entrance was gained to the home by cutting a bedroom window screen, officers said. The loot totaled in value about $300. The burglar, or burglars, drew all curtains in the house while ransacking it, it was reported. Included in the loot were three suits of men's clothing, pajamas, underwear, a man's watch, three guns, a black leather grip, cigarettes, clothing for both man and woman, an alarm clock and other lesser articles. Woman is Hurt in New Year's Mishap One person, Mrs. Edna R. Bennett of Stanton, was injured in an automobile accident at 6 o'clock Friday evening, the only serious automobile accident within the city limits during the New Years holiday, according to the police records. Mrs. Bennett was riding in an automobile driven by George W. Irwin, also of Stanton, which collided with another car at the intersection of Palm and Center streets. The name of the other driver was not learned, and he has made no report to police. The woman received chest injuries, but was not believed to be seriously hurt. Safety Record Of City Is High Only 31 city employees were injured during 1936 while engaged in city work, it was reported this week by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. Of the total only three were classed as of major importance. Less than half, or 14, of the injuries resulted in loss of time to the employe, Griffith said. The garbage and trash department led in the number of injuries, with eight. The large number in that department was caused largely by minor nail wounds and scratches, Griffith said, all of which were reported and given medical attention, but none of which was serious. Four persons were injured in the police department and park and plunge department, three in the street department, two in the garage and shops and one each in the electric, water, public service and store room departments. Theft of Watch is Reported to Police A man's watch, valued at $50, was reported missing Tuesday morning by C. L. Smith, of the Southland hotel. Smith told police the watch was in a dresser drawer and that it had been removed sometime during the past six weeks. The new officers were installed by Homer A. Nelson, lieutenant governor of Division four. They are William P. Webb, president, Glenn Merrill, vice president, F. A. Backs, treasurer, and Young, secretary. In his report Young remarked that the Anaheim club is 16 years old and that he has been secretary for the past 10 years. He told of many of the activities of the club during the time he has been secretary. Young also reported that four members of the club have perfect attendance records for the past 10 years. They are Henry Adams, W. N. Gibbs, August Schumacher and Young. George Wells, past lieutenant governor, was a guest at the meeting. Ed Campbell, a former member who has been out of the city for some time, returned to the club Tuesday. Chicken Thefts are Reported by Owners Chicken yards in the 500 block on East Chartres were the targets of chicken thieves last Wednesday and Thursday evenings, according to reports made to Anaheim police. W. H. H. Hunt, 501 E. Chartres street, and J. Dillon, 505 E. Chartres street, both told officers New Years morning of thefts in their yards. The Hunt yard was invaded Wednesday night, six chickens being killed there and removed. The thief got only one chicken at the Dillon residence Thursday evening when he was frightened away by neighbors who heard the noise and turned on light. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1937 Plan for Larger Farm Ownership Shown above as they met in Washington to devise means of increasing farm ownership are members of the president's farm tenancy committee. Left to right are M. L. Wilson, assistant secretary, Department of Agriculture; W. W. Alexander, resettlement authority; Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace; and L. C. Gray, resettlement administration official. Wallace urged the group to develop a long-range farm tenancy program aimed at increasing farm ownership. NEW RECREATIONAL PROGRAM IS STARTED IN COUNTY THIS WEEK Requirements of Social Security Act are Outline Homer Chaney Interim Measure at Meeting Of Merchants Homer Chaney, director of federal public forums in Our county, was the speaker at morning's meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association at the igold cafe, using as his subject social security act. Chaney presented information of particular interest to employers, outlining requirements for the payment of the tax, keeping records for government inspections and telling of the purpose of tax. The employer is required, speaker said, to deduct one percent from the payroll of each ploye each time the worker paid. He also contributes a percent of each employee's salaries. Reports must be made to theeral government each month. Additional report will be required in July and others each succeeding quarter. The quarterly ports are in addition to the monthly reports, Chaney said. The law requires that the ployer maintain his record on payments for at least four y NEW RECREATIONAL PROGRAM IS STARTED IN COUNTY THIS WEEK The recreation program of the Works Progress administration was resumed in Orange county this week and offices were reopened in Anaheim to direct activities in the northern part of the county. The office is located on the second floor of the city hall. The program was discontinued last October when funds were exhausted, but a new allocation has been made which will enable the program to continue until July 1, it was said. The new program calls for a smaller number of recreational leaders, but qualification requirements have been raised. The new leaders will be required to have two years of college training in the work, or its equivalent, it was pointed out. Thirty-seven persons have been assigned duties in northern Orange county, including Anaheim, Pullerton, Brea, Buena Park, Yorba Linda, Stanton, Loara, Cypress and Centralia. Each will work 27 hours a week before and after school hours, directing play activity on the various school grounds. They will work under the supervision of Miss Jo Derigo, who will be in charge of the Anaheim office. Classes have been established in dramatics, handicraft and music. Plans call for the organization of classes for adults within a short time. Information is also available at the office on free music lessons for children, it was said. The state board of education is supervising the program this year. This is done to insure proprely trained leaders for the children, it was said. Service Held For Former Resident Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel for employee each time the worker paid. He also contributes a percent of each employee's salaries. Reports must be made to the general government each month. Additional report will be required in July and others each succeeding quarter. The quarterly ports are in addition to the monthly reports, Chaney said. The law requires that the employer maintain his record on payments for at least four years. Government officials will include the records from time to time was pointed out. Chaney vised that employers attempt to keep a permanent record, rather than destroying the record it is four years old. The records must show the number of the employee, the ary he receives, the amount deduction from the salary and amount contributed by the ployer. The amount contributed by employer may be deducted from his income tax, the speaker but the employee may not do his payment from his income. The speaker also urged employers keep their record duplicate. Where an employer has more than eight persons working him he must also contribute to state unemployment insurance program. At the end of the federal government must pay one percent of the ampaid by the employer to the speaker said. Chaney expressed the option that the social security act be amended frequently due the next few months for the pose of clarifying the act broadening it. President Herb Eldred repaired receipts for the Christmas program amounted to $1,177 while expenses were $1,222.83. The executive board of the society will meet next Thursday morning at 7:30 o'clock at Marigold cafe to formulate a gram for the remainder of fiscal year. Eldred announced meeting is open to all members declared. Wm. Wortman in Called by Dea City Birth Rate Exeeds Deaths Births were more numerous than deaths during 1936 both within the city limits and within Anaheim township, according to statistics released this week by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, deputy registrar of vital statistics. Births in Anaheim during the past year totaled 131 as compared with 91 deaths. One hundred fifty babies were born in the township while 108 persons died. During December 18 birth and 10 deaths were recorded within the city, while in the township there were 10 births and 17 deaths, the records show. Citrus Group Plans Meeting January 19 The regular annual meeting of members of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association will be held at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse Tuesday, January 19, starting at 9:30 o'clock, it has been announced by John D. Dunn, manager. A luncheon will be served at noon. The meeting is for the purpose of electing a board of directors to serve for the ensuing year or until the successors are qualified and elected, and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting, Dunn said. Among the speakers to be present are W. B. Geissinger, manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange advertising department; James O. Cook, Jr., secretary of the exchange, and A. H. Kirchman, district exchange manager, Dunn announced. Service Held For Former Resident Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel for Trace J. Mills, 49, former resident of Anaheim who died at Colusa Saturday. The Rev. Thomas H. Walker officiated and burial was at Anaheim cemetery. A native of Elsinore, Mills lived in Anaheim from 1897 until about five years ago. He and his brother, Bob Mills, now Elks club chef, operated several restaurants here and at Laguna Beach. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucile Mills, two brothers, Bob Mills of Anaheim, and T. M. Mills of Newport Beach, a sister, Mrs. Alma McKinley of Honolulu, and mother, Mrs. Eliza Mills, also of Honolulu. Automobile Stolen Here Monday Night Theft of an automobile registered to F. H. and H. J. Lemon, 214 W. Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, was reported to Anaheim police Monday evening by F. J. McGraw, 126 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, who had been driving the car. The machine was parked on North Lemon street in the 100 block early in the evening, McGraw told officers, and was gone when McGraw returned about 8 o'clock. Wm. Wortman is Called by Deaf William Wortman, 74, a resident of Anaheim since 1903, yesterday at an Orange hospital. He was born in Ohio and lived a few years in Kansas before coming to Anaheim with his mother and brother, Wayne, both of whom died here several years ago. Wortman was employed by Anaheim Gazette for 22 years; was a boyhood friend of four President Warren G. Harding having learned the printing with Harding as a youth in Nion, Ohio. He is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Sadie Castillo of Independence, Kansas, and Mrs. Lee Wright of Elk City, Kansas. Herbert Lytle Dies After Short Illness Herbert S. Lytle, 60, a native Wisconsin but a resident of California for 13 years and for years co-proprietor of La Hire Feed and Seed store, passed away at the Fullerton general hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Lytle, and two brothers, P. Lytle of Lincoln, Nebraska and Iliam D. Lytle of Corona. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld general home tomorrow at 2 o'clock. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET NUMBER 12 Requirements of Social Security Act are Outlined Her Chaney Interprets Measure at Meeting Of Merchants Her Chaney, director of the local public forums in Orange city, was the speaker at this year's meeting of the Anaheim hants association at the Marca cafe, using as his subject the security act. Herney presented information particular interest to employ-outlining requirements for payment of the tax, keeping funds for government inspectors, selling of the purpose of the employer is required, the tax said, to deduct one per- from the payroll of each eme each time the worker is He also contributes one cent of each employee's salary. Arts must be made to the fed-government each month. An national report will be required only and others each succeed-quarter. The quarterly re-are in addition to the month-ports, Chaney said. The law requires that the emer maintain his record on tax ments for at least four years. Annual Meeting Of Red Cross to Be January 27 A. L. Schaffer, manager of the Pacific branch of the American Red Cross, will be speaker at the annual meeting of the Anaheim chapter to be held at noon Wednesday, January 27, at the Marigold cafe, it was decided last night at a meeting of the chapter held in the city hall. A nomination committee for the new members for 1937 was appointed last night and consists of Mrs. E. E. Smith, M. A. Gauer and Mrs. Charles Harbeson. Present at the meeting were Miss Dorothy Yungbluth, chairman, Mrs. W. R. Ward, Miss Grace Bailey, Mrs. Laura Harland, Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. G. A. Henry, Mrs. Laura Warren, Rev. M. C. Schollenberger, M. A. Gauer and Richard Glover. NEW RAINFALL ADDS TO TOTAL Seven and Half Inches are Recorded in Anaheim For Season Three Officers of County Fired By Supervisors Smith Is Named Chairman As Board Meets For First Session Wholesale dismissals of appointive county officers, expected as a result of the election of two new supervisors, came Tuesday when two new supervisors took office. Under conditions that threw the legality of the action in doubt, supervisors ousted.Welfare Director Byron Curry,Purchasing Agent Dr. F. W. Slabaugh and Highway Superintendent Nat H. Neff; and abolished the position held by W. E. Adkinson, fire and game warden. Willard Smith of Orange was elected chairman on the nomination of John Mitchell, retiring chairman. The two new supervisors were Steele Finley of Santa Ana, replacing W. C. Jerome, and Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, replacing Leroy Lyon. Jack W. Snow of Santa Ana was named to succeed Curry, A. A. Beard was chosen highway super-intendent and Eugene Fenelon of Newport was appointed purchasing agent. Supervisor N. E. West of Laguna Beach, peeved when the board NEW RAINFALL ADDS TO TOTAL Seven and Half Inches are Recorded in Anaheim For Season The storm which visited Anaheim along with most of the rest of Southern California Tuesday and Wednesday brought the season's total to 7.51 inches, according to records kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. The total far exceeds that of last year when only 1.89 inches had been recorded in Anaheim at this time. The total for all of last year was only 7.78 inches. In the two storms that reached Anaheim within the past week slightly less than two inches of rain was recorded. On the last day of the old year the city was drenched with 1.32 inches while another .02 was added on January 1. A new storm broke here Tuesday, adding .43 of an inch. Another .18 of an inch was recorded yesterday. Weather forecasts today indicating no more rain for a few days. Snow is heavy on the mountains and many persons have been snowed in. Among them was a group of Orange county Boy Scouts who were at Camp Ro-Ki-Li. All but two, Robert Starbuck and George Kauffman of Fullerton, hiked out last week end. The two youths suffered frost bite and were removed from the camp yesterday by a rescue party dragging sleds over snow-filled roads. Boys Assist In Giving Program Eight Anaheim union high school youths, members of the Hi-Y club at the school, were special guests at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. "Boy's Work" was the theme of the meeting. The guests were Bob Quast, chairman. The two new supervisors were Steele Finley of Santa Ana, replacing W. C. Jerome, and Harry D. Riley of Anaheim, replacing Leroy Lyon. Jack W. Snow of Santa Ana was named to succeed Curry, A. A. Beard was chosen highway superintendent and Eugene Fenelon of Newport was appointed purchasing agent. Supervisor N. E. West of Laguna Beach, peeved when the board would not adopt a prepared declaration of public policy which he had prepared, refused to vote on the ousters. He voted, however, on the appointments which followed. West's proposal would have bound the board to conduct county business on a competitive basis; refuse full time employment to more than one person in a family; to develop and preserve natural resources, including water; to demand courtesy to the public from county employees; dismiss employees found using county equipment and cars for private use; raise salaries in lower brackets; and abolish "huddle sessions except when extraordinary circumstances warrant." As the result of West's stand and the fact that Mitchell also declined to vote the ouster of Curry and Neff was accomplished only on the votes of Finley and Riley. The contests for the vacant posts were hot. Among those considered for purchasing agent were Thomas B. Douglas of Orange, C. E. Pollens, present assistant, and Spencer Collins in addition to Fenelon. Harry Parker of Fullerton and Verle Casey of Tustin were also given consideration for the highway superintendent appointment that went to Beard. By apparently unanimous consent, the board reappointed Dr. K. H. Sutherland as county health officer, Dr. Harry Zaiser as superin- (Continued on page 8) Japanese Woman Suicide Victim Mrs. Tsuyako Yahiro, 23, born at Moneta and living in the vicinity of Los Angeles almost continu- Boys Assist In Giving Program Eight Anaheim union high school youths, members of the Hi-Y club at the school, were special guests at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club. "Boy's Work" was the theme of the meeting. The guests were Bob Quast, Barton Beach, Ray Heinze, Bill Llewellyn, Keith Beebe, Bob Larson, Wayne Held and Bob Serr. Charles R. Scott, former boys' work secretary for New Jersey, was the speaker of the day. The book "Larry," written by Larry Foster before his death at the age of 19, was the subject of his talk. The book outlined the youth's philosophies of life. Conrad Jongewaard was program chairman. Marble Machines Here are Closed Nickel marble machines are no longer a source of gambling entertainment in Anaheim following the recent order to shut down given by Police Chief James S. Bouldin after Attorney General U.S. Webb ruled the machines as gambling devices. Chief Bouldin declared that most of the machines here were closed shortly after Webb's ruling was announced and that merchants volunteered to close them even before officers notified them they were illegal. Sheriff Logan Jackson also announced last week that the machines would be removed from places in the county. Japanese Woman Suicide Victim Mrs. Tsuyako Yahiro, 23, born at Moneta and living in the vicinity of Los Angeles almost continuously, was instantly killed Tuesday evening as she leaped into the path of an electric car at the Walker road crossing at Cypress. Since the death of her husband on October 1st, 1936, she has grieved. Since that time she has lived with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Takeguma on Orange road southeast of Cypress. She is survived by her parents; three sisters, the Misses Takako Takeguma of Japan, Yoshiko Takeguma and Sumiye Takeguma both of Cypress; two brothers, Hideichi and Katsumi Takeguma both of Cypress. An inquest will be conducted by Coroner Earl R. Abbey today at 3 o'clock at the Hilgenfeld funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Man Pleads Guilty To Drunken Driving Arrested for driving while intoxicated at 3:30 o'clock this morning, John P. Ganssle, 39, of 2720 E. Fourth street, Long Beach, pleaded guilty when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch this morning. Ganssle was ordered to pay a fine of $100 or spend w50 days in the county jail. His operator's license was revoked.