anaheim-gazette 1937-01-14

Crosswalks to Be Established In Danger Zone New Ordinance Given First Reading by Council at Meeting Tuesday Pedestrians in Anaheim will be given further legal protection as soon as the new ordinance which was given its first reading Tuesday night by the city council becomes effective in about six weeks. The new ordinance, which amends section six of Ordinance No. 407, empowers and requires the chief of police to establish pedestrian crosswalks at any street intersection or near the middle of any block where he deems traffic conditions warrant such crosswalks. Provision is definitely made for the establishing of a cross walk on Broadway between Los Angeles and Lemon streets immediately in front of the new post office building. All crosswalks already established were given approval and declared legally established. A communication was received by the council from the May com- Season Rainfall Exceeds Total For Last Year The 24-hour rainstorm which reached Anaheim Monday evening not only alding in snapping the cold spell but also brought enough precipitation to bring the year's total higher than the total for all of last season. Rainfall during the storm totaled .64 inch, bringing the season total to 8.18 inches, according to the Anaheim Union Water company gauge. The entire total last year was 7.78 inches and at this time last year the total was 1.89 inches. EARLY SETTLER ANSWERS CALL D. S. Linebarger's Funeral Today: Resident of County 40 Years Dallison Smith Linebarger, for 40 years a resident of Fullerton and the first supervisor from this district, died at his home, 333 E. Amerige avenue, Fullerton, Tues- Plans Laid For Annual Ball To Honor President Committees Are Appointed at Meeting Held Last Monday Evening Organization of committees for the annual Birthday Ball for the President to be held at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse Saturday evening, January 30, was completed at a meeting held Monday evening in the club with representatives of the various civic bodies of the city present. Johin Morgan, general chairman, presided at the meeting. Each organization was assigned certain duties for the ball with those at the meeting designated as committee chairmen. The patrons, patronesses and reception committee will be selected by the Ebell club under the direction of Mrs. William P. Webb, Jr., and Mrs. A. P. M. Brown. Mrs. Kenneth Walker of the Junior Ebell club will head the committee in charge of obtaining music. The speaker and master of ceremonies will be chosen by the Rotary club, with George Reid conditions warrant such crosswalks. Provision is definitely made for the establishing of a cross walk on Broadway between Los Angeles and Lemon streets immediately in front of the new post office building. All crosswalks already established were given approval and declared legally established. A communication was received by the council from the May company of Los Angeles, calling attention to the board of the establishing a test of the driving ability of individuals and asking that the council cooperate in informing the public of the test. The examination, which is being conducted by the May company and Aetna Insurance company, makes use of the Reactometer and tests susceptibility to light glare, hand and eye coordination, speed estimation and color vision. The tests are given free to the public each day at the Roof Garden theater on the May company building in Los Angeles. A claim for damages was submitted to the council by Pat Weekly of Los Angeles, asking for $1,000 damages as the result of injuries alleged to have been received here last October by Weekly. The claimant declared faulty (Continued on page 8) Vandal Plunges Pick Into Tires Tires on five automobiles parked overnight on city streets were punctured Sunday by a vandal Anaheim police believe after investigating damage done. One of two holes were punched through the tires in each case, police said, with an implement that appeared to be an ice pick. In no case were the tires out to such an extent they were not usable. Cars owned by Ben Carpenter and Jack Wilson, both living at 626 N. Lemon street, a Mr. Van Dorn, 507 N. Philadelphia; and another man whose name was not learned who lives at 215 S. Bush street were those attacked. Educator Addresses D. S. Linebarger’s Funeral Today: Resident of County 40 Years Dallison Smith Linebarger, for 40 years a resident of Fullerton and the first supervisor from this district, died at his home, 333 E. Amerige avenue, Fullerton, Tuesday morning. He had been ill five days with pneumonia. He was 74 years old. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the McAulay and Suters mortuary chapel in Fullerton with the Rev. L. I. Chamlee officiating. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. Linebarger came to Fullerton in 1898 from Ventura county and had been a resident of California for 68 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eileen E. Linebarger of Fullerton; three sons, C. A. Linebarger of Atwood, W. L. Linebarger of Delano and A. A. Linebarger of Brea; two daughters, Miss Clemmie Linebarger of Fullerton and Mrs. W. R. McWilliams of Ontario, and by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Linebarger took an active interest in the civic and political life of Fullerton and served as the first supervisor from this district. He held the office for 10 years. He was also believed the last surviving charter member of Fullerton Odd Fellows lodge. Coming to Fullerton in 1898, Linebarger settled in that city with his family when it was a mere village; opening a livery stable which he conducted for a number of years. Following his election to supervisor from willah office, he retired in 1912, he continued to take an active interest and part in political affairs of Orange county. During his administration the plans for the Orange county hospital were begun and James Sleeper was first appointed to the office of county assessor, which he still holds. Precautions are being taken by packing houses in the county against the shipping of damaged navels, and as a result shipments are being delayed at least until the first of next week, it was reported. The patrons, patronesses and reception committee will be selected by the Ebell club under the direction of Mrs. William P. Webb, Jr., and Mrs. A. P. M. Brown. Mrs. Kenneth Walker of Junior Ebell club will head the committee in charge of obtaining music. The speaker and master of ceremonies will be chosen by the Rotary club, with George Reid chairman of the committee. The Lions club, under the direction of Louis H. Hoskins, will be in charge of entertainment. The floor committee will be selected by the Kiwanis club, which was represented by William P. Webb, Jr., who also represented the Masons, who will invite the honored guests. Clair Liebhart represented the American Legion and Gilbert Kohler represented the 20-30 club, the two organizations being assigned to take care of the decorations in the ballroom. The card games will be in charge of the American Legion auxiliary, which was represented by Mrs. Clair Liebhart. Ticket sales will be directed by the Business and Professional Woman’s club under the leadership of Miss Ruth Williams and Mrs. George Henry. Miss Mary Ellen Chambers represented the Young Ladies Institute which will provide the birthday cake. Flowers for the lobby will be supplied by the Parent-Teachers associations, which were represented by Mrs. W. R. Ward. The Elks club, through its representative Ray Van Wagoner, (Continued on Page 3) Club Sees Film Of Fishing Trip Roy Mabee, Anaheim sportsman, showed color motion pictures of a fishing trip taken last November along the Mexican coast by a party of 13 men at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. Mabee, while showing the films, described incidents which occurred on the trip and told of the large number of fish caught. The 17-day trip was made in a Educator Addresses Anaheim Lions Club A discussion of conditions in northern Africa and central Europe was given by Calvin Flint, dean of men at Santa Ana junior college at the Anaheim Lions club meeting last Friday noon. Flint has recently returned from a trip to those countries and gave an account of conditions as he saw them. The speaker discussed the recent conflict between Italy and Ethiopia and told of the events which led up to the war. Germany is prohibiting the shipping of raw materials from Africa into France by maintaining naval bases in Portugal, Flint declared. The present Spanish civil war was caused principally by the expulsion of Moors from the Spanish church, he said. Valuables Stolen From Parked Auto Property valued at $40 was stolen from an automobile owned by Clyde Cromer, 734 N. Clementine street, while it was parked by the residence Saturday night between 9 and 12 o'clock, the owner reported to police Sunday. Included in the loot was an oil sample case and samples, a document case and cash, Cromer reported. Father of Anaheim Girl Crash Victim Dr. James L. Stowe of Los Angeles, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Palmdale Sunday is the father of Marguerite Smith, 16, Anaheim union high school student. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Anaheim, who visited the scene of the accident, reported Dr. Stowe was thrown about 150 from the place of the accident. Students Initiated Into Mozart Club Initiation ceremonies were performed by 22 high school students Monday evening when they became affiliated with the Mozart club, the members of which comprise the Mozart string ensemble, the boys' and girls' double quartets and the Mozart orchestra. Those who became members are Marlan Imamoto, Caroleen Ahlstrom, Eunice Holland, Betty Winfield, Jack Barron, Lucille Eltiste, Harold Holston, Lowell Gamble, Charles Maass, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Paul Zimmerman, Richard Hain, Ruth Armentrout, Kathleen Demaree, Wilma Kerr, Betty Jane Ward, Rod Craven, James Jay, Henry Retlick, Robert Serr, Ralph Summers and Jack Van Meter. Roy Mabee, Anaheim sportsman, showed color motion pictures of a fishing trip taken last November along the Mexican coast by a party of 12 men at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. Mabee, while showing the films described incidents which occurred on the trip and told of the large number of fish caught. The 17-day trip was made in a 165-ton fishing boat. The party followed the Mexican coast to Cape San Lucas and found good fishing throughout the cruise. George Henry was chairman of the program and introduced Mabee. President William P. Webb will attend the Kiwanis district convention at Santa Cruz this week end, it was announced. William A. Pebley Services are Held Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the McAulay, and Suters chapel in Fullerton for William A. Pebley, 71 years of age. Anaheim rancher, who died early Sunday at the Anaheim sanitarium. The Rev. B. Hudson of Anaheim and the Rev. Francis E. Hawes of Fullerton officiated and burial was at Lomna Vista cemetery. Pebley had resided southwest of Anaheim for the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Pebley, six sons and five daughters. The sons are Tollie Pebley and Luther Pebley, Weatherford, Okla., Leonard Pebley and Lucius Pebley, Anaheim; John Pebley, Hynes and Arthur Pebley, Colton. The daughters are Mrs. Willie Kenney, Fullerton; Mrs. Beulah Pheifer, Long Beach; Mrs. Emma Peery, Studebaker; Mrs. Lena Jungkeit, Anaheim; and Miss Dorothy Pebley, Anaheim. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1937 Laid For Annual Ball To Honor President Are Appointed at Held Last Friday Evening of committees for Birthday Ball for the to be held at the Ana-clubhouse Saturday January 30, was commencing held Monday the club with represence of the various civic city present. Organ, general chairman, of the meeting. Organization was assigned jobs for the ball with meeting designated as chairmen. Others, patronesses and committee will be se-e Ebell club under the Mrs. William P. Webb, S. A. P. M. Brown. Aneth Walker of the club will head the charge of obtaining er and master of cer-lic be chosen by the with George Reid ANAHEIM SCHOOL BOARD CALLS $195,000 BOND ISSUE ELECTION Voters of Anaheim will go to the polls on February 9 to express their approval or disapproval of a bond issue for $195,000 to provide funds for the reconstruction of John C. Fremont school building. The elementary school board reached its decision to call the election, which is the third within a year, at its meeting Tuesday evening. The official statement issued by the board is as follows: "The board of trustees, after reading the state report on the condition of the building, after observing the recommendation of G. D. GRIFFITH SERVICES HELD Prominent Anaheim Resident Succumbs Suddenly Thursday Night Last rites were said for George D. Griffith, 59 years of age, Saturday afternoon at the family home on Placentia avenue, near Sycamore street, with the Rev. County Farmers' Oppose Forming Of Labor Union Ranch Workers do Not Go by Organizing Under Radical Guidance Organized labor in Orange county has more to lose by force unionism on farmers and the packing associations than have to gain, in the opinion of Associated Farmers of Oran- County, Inc. A public statement released day by the farmers' group hit directly at the proposal to organ citrus workers in the field and packing houses, the statement said, in part: It is with considerable interest that the citrus growers of Oran- county learn of the allegedly mitted program of the Oran- county Central Labor Council organization of citrus pack house and field workers in Orange county. The reasons stated for this organization activity "to combat radicalism and prev disturbances such as tied up industry last year." The organizers could have learned much from the grow- SERVICES HELD Prominent Anaheim Resident Succumbs Suddenly Thursday Night Last rites were said for George D. Griffith, 59 years of age, Saturday afternoon at the family home on Placeia avenue, near Sycamore street, with the Rev. Perry F. Schrock, pastor of the Santa Ana Congregational church officiating. The remains were forwarded by Backs, Terry & Campbell to Emporia, Kansas, for interment. Mr. Griffith died suddenly Thursday night at his home. He was well-known in Anaheim for the active part he had played for the past nine years in the civic and cultural life of the city. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Caroline Griffith, two sons, David Griffith, and George D. Griffith Jr., who live at home, a brother, Will Griffith of Laguna Beach and a sister, Mrs. Esther Jones of Long Beach. Mr. Griffith came to Anaheim nine-years ago from Emporia, where he was born. As a merchant in that city he was prominently identified as a leader in the life of the city. He was a member of the Emporia chapters of the Masonic lodge and the Knights Templar. Upon moving to Anaheim he soon became affiliated with many activities. He was at the time of his death, president of the Orange County Tuberculosis association and chairman of Water, Incorporated. He served for some time as a Boy Scout commissioner and has been an active member of the Anaheim Rotary club. He was also a trustee in the Santa Ana Congregational church. A short memorial service was held by the Rotary club at its regular meeting Monday noon. B.C. Hartnett cultivated Mr. Griffith and the Rev. T.H.Walker offered prayer. As an acknowledgement of the work Mr. Griffith had done for the Orange County Tuberculosis association, the club took up a collection among its members to assist that organization. Kathryn Adams is Former Resident Called by Death Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Pasadena for tents have already been purchased, and such additional structures will be purchased a needed. These structures will be used to house the eighth grade pupils. The seventh grade pupils will be kept in their respective buildings until such time as permanent quarters are built at Fremont—with the exception of La Palma 7th grade pupils who may have to be provided quarters elsewhere also the 7th grade at Fremont will have to be housed in temporary structures. However, in view of this to house and conduct home economics and shop classes in temporary structures these classes shall be discontinued after the present school year and not resumed until funds are available or until permanent structures can be built to house this type of school work. IV. The board of trustees calls upon all citizens of this community who are interested in the health and safety of the children—who are interested in the necessity of modern educational structures for Anaheim—who are interested in maintaining the property values of Anaheim and of keeping the city of Anaheim to forefront of the enlightened communities of Orange county and Southern California, to earnestly and prayerfully face this vital problem." The first bond election, seeking $325,000, was held May 5, last year and the second, seeking $270,-000, was held June 9. Both failed to carry. The previous projects were for the reconstruction of all elementary school buildings. The new proposal is for the rebuilding of Fremont school only. On May 19,1936, the board of trustees formally requested the state division of architecture to examine the Fremont, George Washington and Citron school buildings. This action was taken because the trustees felt they must (Continued on Page 6) We believe that our friends are neighbors who belong to the various craft unions in Orange county will be interested to learn that entire farm labor organization program intended to tie up peritable commodities was original and is being continued by community programs is an craft-union movement and strictly industrial unionism. Furthermore, that the present program of organization was introduced into this county late summer, for that specific purpose. This organizer led many work to believe they were joining club known as the Citrus Writers club, a social organization. This communist continued activities and has held meetings with this former club now union, in your labor hall. We believe that organized lace county has more to offer by forcing unionism on farm and their packing associates. Kathryn Adams is Named to Position Miss Kathryn Adams of Anaheim was appointed acting case supervisor in the Orange county social welfare department last Friday in the first personnel change to be made by Jack W. Snow, newly appointed director of the department. Miss Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams of Anaheim, succeeds Mrs. Ada Ehlen. She has been affiliated for some time with the Santa Ana office of the state relief administrator. Death Summons to Mrs. H. S. Weaver Mrs. Zerilda E. Weaver, 64, a native of Illinois but resident of Anaheim for more than 14 years, passed away unexpectedly last evening at the family residence, 1215 Pearl street, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Harvey S. Weaver and two brothers, Robert Powell of Kansas and Owen Powell of San Bernardino. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgefeld funeral home Saturday at 2 o'clock. The Rev. M. C. Schollenberger, pastor of the Christian church of which the deceased was a member, will officiate and interment will be made in the Anaheim cemetery. Former Resident Called by Death Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in Pasadena for W. H. Spake, 75, former resident of Anaheim, who passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home, 393 W. Carmelo avenue, Pasadena. Services were by the Christian Science church and the Anaheim Masonic lodge conducted the services at the graveside. Mr. Spake was a past master of the Masonic lodge in Anaheim. He was a native of Iowa, but moved to Anaheim in 1901, living here about 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nona Spake, a daughter, Mrs. Lena Sturdevant and two grand-sons, Victor and Clayton Sturdevant, all of Pasadena, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary L. Goble of Anaheim and Mrs. R. L. Thiebaud of Wintersburg and many nieces and nephews. Irwin, Utt Assume Appraisers Duties Howard Irwin, republican county central committee chairman, and James B. Utt, former assemblyman from the 74th district, have assumed their duties as inheritance tax appraisers for Orange county. Irwin will handle the north end of the county and Utt the south end. The two men were appointed earlier this week by State Controller Harry B. Riley to fill the vacancy caused by the death recently of John N. Anderson. None Injured When Auto Strikes Traffic Melvin Schneider, 213 N. Hel street, and two companions whose names were not learned by police escaped injury last Friday even when the automobile in which they were riding collided with Santa Fe train on the Center street crossing. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET NUMBER 13 Anaheim Escapes Damage to Fruit Investigation of Orange Groves in Northern Orange County Fails to Reveal Any Sign of Injury to Fruit as Three Day Cold Wave Sweeps Over Southern California Anaheim and northern Orange county apparently escaped damage from the three-day cold wave that swept over Southern California during the past week end. A thorough investigation of groves in this area, representing a cross-section of northern Orange county orchards, was conducted early in he week by the Houts laboratory of Anaheim. The survey showed no signs of frost to either oranges or lemons. Percy Houts, head of the organization, would not, however, definitely state that no damage had been done, declaring, instead, that no evidence of damage had been found. GAS EXPLOSION DAMAGES STORE Lemon Street Grocery Is Scene of Blast Early Monday Afternoon Gas leaking from a faulty main caused an explosion Monday afternoon shortly before 2 o'clock which caused considerable damage to the building at 401 S. Lem. Groves investigated by the Houts organization included several in the immediate vicinity of Anaheim and others in the Yorba Linda and other outlying areas. No ice was found in oranges in any location, nor were tender, young shoots found to be frozen. "There are undoubtedly spots in the county where damage was done, but such cases are rare," Houts said. The coldest night during the cold wave was Saturday night, Houts said. Thermometers placed in the yards at his laboratory DAMAGES STORE Lemon Street Grocery Is Scene of Blast Early Monday Afternoon Gas leaking from a faulty main caused an explosion Monday afternoon shortly before 2 o'clock which caused considerable damage to the building at 401 S. Lemon street occupied by Engelbert and Pacé grocery and also damaged a portion of the stock. According to Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe, who conducted an extensive investigation, gas had been leaking from the main pipe for some little time, accumulating within the wall of the building. The gas was ignited, he believes when Clarence Pace, one of the proprietors, turned off an electric switch, causing a spark. A portion of the north wall of the building was blown out and the shelves in that area forced from the wall. Plastering on both the inside and outside was damaged to some extent. About two hours after the blast Nyboe conducted a further inspection of the wall near the ground. Gas had continued to leak into the building and become ignited, but due to the fact that only a small amount of gas escaped the blaze was small and had done no appreciable amount of damage when discovered. Police Chief James S. Bouldin also investigated the explosion but was unable to find any evidence of a criminal act and agreed that the blast was caused by leaking gas. Jars of mayonnaise, mustard, pickles and other food stuffs were blown from the shelf and destroyed. It was reported at the store that damage to the stock would amount to at least $150. Damage to the building was estimated by Nyboe and officials of the Southern Counties Gas company to be about $100. The wall will have to be replastered. The Gas company immediately started work in replacing the faulty gas main, Fred Merker, district manager, announced. Merchant Faces Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Mrs. Annie Belle Davis, 54 years of age, who died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. The Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, former pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of Anaheim and others in the Yorba Linda and other outlying areas. No ice was found in oranges in any location, nor were tender young shoots found to be frozen. There are undoubtedly spots in the county where damage was done, but such cases are rare." Houts said. The coldest night during the cold wave was Saturday night, Houts said. Thermometers placed in the yards at his laboratory showed a minimum of 28 degrees that night. The lowest temperature recorded Friday night was 29¼ degrees and on Sunday night the thermometers recorded 31 degrees. A definite increase in temperature was noted Tuesday morning when the minimum point for Monday night was 38½ degrees. The lowest temperature recorded in any of the groves surveyed by the Houts laboratory was 23 degrees, which was recorded Saturday night in a grove south of Anaheim. Another thermometer in the same grove registered 24 degrees. A test was made of fruit surrounding the thermometers Sunday morning and no trace of frost was discovered, it was said. Two reasons why citrus in this area was apparently not effected by cold weather were given by Houts. The saturated condition of the ground as a result of the recent rains and the fact that an air current was prevalent throughout the area during the coldest periods combined to protect the fruit. Oranges now have good resisting powers, Houts declared, due to their good color and to the fact that the sugar content of the fruit at this time is high. Crystalization of fruit as a result of the cold spell is possible, Houts declared, but evidence of such a condition will not be seen for some time. Merchant Faces Liquor Charges Court trial has been set for January 20 at 10 o'clock for Henry Doty, 48, of 211 E. Ellsworth street, charged with violation of the state beverage control act. Doty, an Anaheim merchant, was arrested Friday afternoon on complaint of Mrs. Agnes Waters, who charged Doty had given intoxicating liquor to her minor son. The merchant was arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch Saturday morning and pleaded not guilty, asking for a court trial. Growth of Oranges During Month Good Growth of valencia oranges for this season is ahead of that for the same time last year, it was announced this week by the Association Laboratory of Anaheim. Outside measurement of fruit at this time is 2.435 inches and inside fruit measurement is 2.334 inches. Last year at this time the outside measurement was 2.311 inches and inside measurement was 2.137 inches. Growth of fruit during the past month was .116 of an inch outside and .093 of an inch inside, the laboratory reported. This rate is somewhat over the average of the past 12 years, it was said. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Hillgeld funeral home for Mrs. Annie Belle Davis, 54 years of age, who died Friday afternoon after a brief illness. The Rev. Virgil K. Ledbetter, former pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of which Mrs. Davis was a member, officiated and interment was in Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born in Texas, but had lived in Anaheim for nine years. She is survived by her husband, John F. Davis, two sons, Robert Davis of Clearwater, and Jesse Davis of Texas, two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Barbee of Hungington Park and Mrs. Alma Brower of Pasadena, her father, Frank Jeffrey of Texas, six sisters and three brothers, all of Texas, and 11 grandchildren. John Brown Mason To Speak at Forum The Spanish revolution may yet result in an international war, embroiling the major powers of Europe. If so, where do we stand? Dr. John Brown Mason, Orange county forum leader., will give his viewpoint on this subject under the heading, "Can We Stay Neutral?" at the meeting of the forums at the Anaheim union high school, Tuesday evening, Jan. 19. With the eyes of many governments fixed on Spain, Brown, in response to the request of forum audiences that problems as vital as these be thoroughly gone into, will present the different possibilities of action upon which our neutrality depends.