anaheim-gazette 1937-01-21

Phone Anaheim 2414 Classified Advertising In THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE Costs Little, Produces Surprising Results VOL. LXVII Robber Attacks Women; Escapes With Valuables Purse-Snatcher Works Here Saturday and Sunday; Loot Exceeds $20 Purse-snatching put in its appearance in Anaheim over the past week end with losses amounting to more than $20 being reported by two women victims. Those robbed, according to reports made to Anaheim police, were Mrs. D. S. Stevens, 619 W. Second street, Santa Ana, and Mrs. E. H. Fink, 124 S. Ohio street, Anaheim. Police are keeping a constant watch for an American, about 20 years of age, five feet five inches in height and of stocky build. A man answering that description robbed both women. Mrs. Stevens was the first victim. She was robbed Saturday evening about 9:30 o'clock while walking along the 300 block on West Center street. She had just stepped past the K. P. hall, she old police when the man jumped out from the darkness, grabbed the purse, spun her around and then disappeared across the lot toward the alley. The purse contained 50 cents and some papers. Mrs. Fink was attacked Sunday evening about 8 o'clock on Chestnut street near Citron street. She was walking alone on the dark streets. Inauguration Ceremonies Held Wednesday President Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt became first President of the United States to be inaugurated on January 20 when he took the oath of office Wednesday. Washington was crowded with people who came to witness the event. Orange Growers Receive Larger Returns in 1936 Anaheim Citrus Fruit has Membership Meeting; Reports Given Moer than 300 persons attended the annual membership meeting of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association held Tuesday at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse with President S. C. Hartranft presiding. The annual report of the association was read by John D. Dunn, secretary-manager. The report showed approximately 700 cars shipped, with returns to the growers amounting to about $700,000 f. o. b. packing house. In addition to this amount approximately $100,000 in refunds was paid to the growers. The volume of fruit handled by the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association during the past season was about 13 percent less than that handled the previous year. Growers received more money in 1936, however, than they did in 1935, Dunn reported. The decrease in volume was recorded despite a considerable increase in acreage. Dunn stressed the fact that small sizes in this district caused lower averages than in other districts. He also said that the wind-storm was largely responsible for lowering the grade and quality of... walking along the 300 block on West Center street. She had just stepped past the K. P. hall, she old police when the man jumped out from the darkness, grabbed the purse, spun her around and then disappeared across the lot toward the alley. The purse contained 50 cents and some papers. Mrs. Fink was attacked Sunday evening about 8 o'clock on Chestnut street near Citron street. She was walking alone on the dark street with her purse under her arms, her hands in the pockets of the coat she wore. The thief drove his car, without lights, past the victim and parked a short way down the street with the motor running. He got out of the car, walked back to Mrs. Fink and attacked her much the same way he had Mrs. Stevens. He then got in his car and drove away. The purse was valued at $10 and contained $8 in cash and other property worth about $1, Mrs. Fink reported. Mrs. Steven's purse was recovered Monday evening by Anaheim officers who said it was found on North Ohio street by high school students. Lewis E. Browne Lectures Slated Lewis E. Browne, widely known lecturer, is scheduled to speak at the Santa Ana high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the Orange county public forums on the nights of Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8, it was announced by Homer C. Chaney, forums director. The general topic of Browne's addresses will be "International Danger Zones." His lecture for the first night will be on Spain. Palestine will be the subject of his second lecture and the concluding talk in the series will be on Japan. Apart from the distinction he has achieved in the fields of teaching and lecturing, Browne is a writer of note. His book, "The Believing World," created wide discussion and reached the class of best sellers. Other equally well known of his major writings are "Blessed Spinoza," "How Odd of God," and "All Things Are Possible," the latter but recently off the press. President Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt became first President of the United States to be inaugurated on January 20 when he took the oath of office Wednesday. Washington was crowded with people who came to witness the event. A.V.O.A. PICKS YEAR'S LEADERS All Officers Relected At Organization Meeting; Crop Returns Good P. J. Weisel will again serve as president of the Anaheim Valencia Orange association with G. W. Sandilands, secretary-manager, as the result of the election of officers at the reorganization meeting of the association Monday afternoon. Other officers are Ernest Borchert, vice president, and Joseph Carroll, Herman Allgeyer, M. J. Bradley, Dr. Lee C. Deming, and William Houts directors. The annual stockholders meeting was held last Thursday at the Presbyterian church at which time Sandilands gave his yearly report. The secretary said that while shipments last year were considerably less than the previous year growers received approximately 10 percent more money. At an average of 462 boxes per car about 500 cars were shipped, bringing returns of nearly $575,-000. Damage from the heavy windstorm of October, 1935, caused the grades to be below average and the crop somewhat lighter, Sandilands said. Other speakers were James O. Cook, secretary, and Fred Heydeneldt, manager of the growers service department of the California Fruit Growers' exchange. Legion's Victory Banquet is Held The Anaheim American Legion post celebrated passing its membership quota for the year with a dinner in the clubroom last Monday evening. The post's quota was 180 members, and 183 men were enrolled by January 1. Dunn stressed the fact that small sizes in this district caused lower averages than in other districts. He also said that the windstorm was largely responsible for lowering the grade and quality of the fruit. The association was fortunate in avoiding strike interference last summer, the manager said. W. B. Geissinger, advertising manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange, and James O. Cook, the exchange's secretary, were other speakers. Geissinger traced the history of advertising done by the exchange, describing the type of advertising used, how it was placed and the results obtained. Cook discussed the effect of the maritime strike on the industry, the juice canning industry, frost damage and developments of the floroscope. The association reelected as directors S. C. Hartranft, J. J. Dwyer, F. H. Zaiser, George O. Trapp, D. L. Harpster, T. F. Shea, Charles Peltzer, L. P. Halderman and named Carl W. Martin to replace L. W. Eaton. A reorganization meeting was held following the membership meeting. Zaiser was elected president and Harpster vice president, Dunn and Burt F. Zaiser were appointed secretary-manager and assistant secretary, respectively. The Bank of America was named depository and treasurer. Wieman Speaks On County Jail That the Orange county jail's facilities are superior to those of most other counties in the state was the opinion expressed by W. Wieman, superintendent of the Lathrop Evening School for Adults of Santa Ana, in a talk given before members of the Anaheim Lions club Friday. Most of the inmates in the county jail here were charged with petty offenses, the speaker said The ratio is about five men to one Apart from the distinction he has achieved in the fields of teaching and lecturing, Browne is a writer of note. His book, "The Believing World," created wide discussion and reached the class of best sellers. Other equally well known of his major writings are "Blessed Spinoza," "How Odd of God," and "All Things Are Possible," the latter but recently off the press. Screen Contract is Given Cypress Man John Shea of Cypress has been awarded a contract by Warner Bros. studio, it was announced today. Shea is a graduate of Anaheim high school in the class of 1929. The Cypress youth was given a screen test following his appearance in the radio program, "Do You Want to be an Actor," a few weeks ago. Shea is now in his final year at the University of Southern California law school and following his graduation will join Warner Bros., it was said. Drunken Driver is Fined Here Monday Pleading guilty to driving an automobile by intoxicated, Claude L. Wells, 42, of Pico was ordered by City Judge Frank Tausch to pay a fine of $50 or spend 25 days in the county jail. Wells was arrested at 4:30 o'clock Sunday morning on West Center street. He appeared before Judge Tausch Monday morning. Legion's Victory Banquet is Held The Anaheim American Legion post celebrated passing its membership quota for the year with a dinner in the clubroom last Monday evening. The post's quota was 180 members, and 183 men were enrolled by January 1. W. Jacobson, deputy city attorney of Long Beach, was the speaker of the evening, using as his subject, "Awakening of a Sap." Jacobson's talk was centered around communistic activities in Southern California. Special guests included Mayor Charles H. Mann, George Reid, secretary of the chamber of commerce; Frank Tausch, city judge; Leo J. Friis, exalted ruler of the Elks; H. H. Benjamin, bank official, and Fred R. Dukes of Buena Park, first vice commander and chairman of the membership committee of the 21st district. Jail Term is Given To Drunken Driver Driving while intoxicated and without an operator's license brought William Ramirez, 22, 320 S. Rose street, a six-months' sentence in the county jail. Ramirez was arrested at 1:40 o'clock Tuesday morning on West Center street. He appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Tuesday morning; pleading guilty to the charge. He also admitted not having had an operator's license since 1926. That the Orange county jail's facilities are superior to those of most other counties in the state was the opinion expressed by W. Wieman, superintendent of the Lathrop Evening School for Adults of Santa Ana, in a talk given before members of the Anaheim Lions club Friday. Most of the inmates in the county jail here were charged with petty offenses, the speaker said The ratio is about five men to one woman. Wieman told of the activities of the prisoners, declaring that most of them preferred working in the open to staying within the jail Food is exceptionally good, he observed. Charles E. Griffith, chairman of the day, introduced Wieman. Four New Building Permits are Giver Building permits issued during the past week totaled in valu $750. Four permits were issued. Permits were obtained for re-roofing jobs by H. E. Wilson, 90 N. Helena street, and Mrs. Mary Dollar, 849 S. Philadelphia street. B. Hartfield obtained a permit to do alteration of the front o'the store at 106 W. Center street costing $400. A permit for $75 in termite work was granted M. Henry, 1007 W. Center street. CAR CATCHES FIRE No damage was done to J. E Schumacher's automobile whilc caught fire early this morning, according to Fire Chief R. Nyboe. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1937 Growers have Larger Turns in 1936 Citrus Fruit has Charity Meeting; Sports Given 300 persons attended memorial meeting at Citrus Fruit as held Tuesday at the parks clubhouse with C. Hartranft presiding report of the association by John D. Dunn, manager. The report approximately 700 cars returns to the grow-ing to about $700,000 in house. In addition amount approximately refunds was paid to one of fruit handled by Citrus Fruit associat-ion the past season was percent less than that previous year. Grow- more money in 1936, then did in 1935, used case in volume was re- create a considerable increase. passed the fact that this district caused wages than in other dis- so said that the wind- largely responsible for grade and quality of STATE REPORT REVEALS FREMONT PLANT TO BE IN POOR CONDITION That the John C. Fremont school building is in hazardous condition in event of an earthquake, intense windstorm or fire was noted in a report made to the board of trustees by the division of architecture of the state department of public works. The report, covering six pages, was made by Julian T. Stafford, district structural engineer, following an extensive examination of the plant made by Stafford and E. J. Walsh of the structural engineering staff. The examination was made prior to the second bond election held last spring. A third election, ANAHEIM HOST TO YOUNGSTERS Friendly Indian Pow-Wow Will be Held Here January 30 The sixth annual Southern California Friendly Indian pow-wow will be held in Anaheim all day Saturday, Jan. 30, it was announced today by Conrad Jongewaard, Y. M. C. A. secretary. Nearly 1000 boys and club leaders are expected in Anaheim that day. The youngsters range in age from 9 to 12 years. A full program of activities has seeking $195,000 to reconstruct the building, has been called by the board of trustees for February 9. The report noted that the school consists of the original building constructed in 1901 and an addi- tion built in 1923. The principal sources of danger are in the older section, the report said, although many weaknesses were discovered in the new addition. The report said that many weak structural features are apparent in the roof framing of the original unit of the building, although in the addition the roof framing in general is satisfactory except in one or two points. The supports of the auditorium floor in the original building are not adequate, it said. The floor construction of both the first and second floors of the addition appears to be satisfactory for the support of vertical loads. The masonry walls in the basement story of the older portion of brickwork.. The walls and foundation of the newer portion appear to be adequate, except that hollow tile walls as used in certain portions of the structure are not regarded as satisfactory load bearing elements. Regarding horizontal forces the report said, "This structure has little to commend it as far as resistance to horizontal forces, such as may be induced by earthquakes or winds of high velocity, are con- Labor Trouble Again Foreseen By Citrus ManH. W. Pierce Warns Growers of Radical Influences Now Active Possibility of radically-direct labor trouble among pickers and similar agricultural labor in OranMcLaniel "I do not want to be pessimistic," he said, "but the outlook on labor questions is far from bright. Communist agents are still active and have a large organization with plans laid for strike. Problems connected with labor questions are increasing each year; the strike of pickers in the county, last season, continued six weeks, and those of us were directly dealing with realize how serious it was. "It will be well for all growers to watch and to assist in every possible way to head off troubles which apparently are developing for the coming season." January 30 The sixth annual Southern California Friendly Indian pow-wow will be held in Anaheim all day Saturday, Jan. 30, it was announced today by Conrad Jongweaard, Y. M. C. A. secretary. Nearly 1000 boys and club leaders are expected in Anaheim that day. The youngsters range in age from 9 to 12 years. A full program of activities has been arranged by the program committee which will follow registration at 9 o'clock. A few highlights of the program include a motion picture, to be shown at the high school auditorium, several vaudeville acts especially chosen for youngsters, a dog act, archery, model aeroplane demonstration and a full program of events to be staged in the morning on the high school athletic field. Competition is planned for handicraft exhibits which will be shown in the music room at the high school. Prizes will be awarded for winners in three divisions. They are Indian relics collected by the boys, handicraft exhibits other than Indian and hobby displays. Included in the field events are a 50-yard dash, several novelty races and a string burning contest. Several students of the Sherman Indian Institute at Riverside will be present to present inter-seting events, Jongewaard said, although no definite announcement was made on that portion of the program. The opening event of the day, following registration, will be the parade of all Friendly Indians at the pow-wow. Each will wear a head band of feathers and will carry a colorful blanket. The program committee was composed of Paul H. Demaree, chairman; Walter Taylor, Ted Payne, W. H. Bonney, Frank Kellogg and Jongewaard. J. B. Wilbur, Y. M. C. A. secretary at Orange, will be director of the exhibits and Richard M. Glover, high school coach, will direct the field events at the high school, assisted by several students. Danz Presents Porter M'Kinley Funeral Tuesday Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Porter J. McKinney, a native of Missouri but a resident in the vicinity of Anaheim and Buena Park for more than 13 years. He passed away Saturday evening at an Orange hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his wife, Mamie E. McKinney and a number of nieces and nephews in the east. Rev. W. S. Buchanan, pastor of the Santa Ana Christian church, officiated and interment was made at the Olive Lawn cemetery. City to Revise Plans for Park Revised plans and specifications for the proposed La Palma park will be drawn this week by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood following the sanction of the city council given at an informal meeting of the trustees Tuesday night. Subcontractors For Gym Name Subcontractors for the new high school gymnasium were recommended to the board of trustees of the high school last Thursday night by L. R. Wilson, genetics contractor. They include Joe Quast, Anahiem, plumbing, $1,062; Fosse City to Revise Plans for Park Revised plans and specifications for the proposed La Palma park will be drawn this week by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood following the sanction of the city council given at an informal meeting of the trustees Tuesday night. The council authorized Hapgood to draw plans that would not include more than $25,000 expense to the city. Under the new application for government funds the plans will not include several features at the park sought in the first application. These will be added by the city at some future time. The main features embodied in the original project will be included in the new plans, Hapgood declared. The city will ask approximately $100,000 in government funds, the city engineer declared. Hapgood said he hoped to have the plans ready to submit to WPA officials in Santa Ana in about a week. STRATTON TO SPEAK "Neutrality and No More War." This subject will be dealt with at a meeting to be held at the Fullerton union high school, Thursday evening, Jan. 28th. Professor George M. Stratton, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and an author of note, will be in charge. Dr. Stratton's book, "Social Psychology of International Conduct," is standard. Funeral Rites Here For Anaheim Women Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning from the Hagenfeld funeral home for Mrs. Lula May Glanville, 65, who died last Thursday at her home, 825 Janss street. Interment was at Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Glanville had resided Anaheim for more than six years. She is survived by a son, Keen Glanville of Anaheim. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET FOR TROUBLE Again Foreseen By Citrus Man Pierce Warns Growers Radical Influences Now Active ability of radically-directed trouble among pickers and agricultural labor in Orange county groves again in the coming season is stressed in the annual report, given Tuesday by H. W. Pierce, manager of the Anaheim Co-operative Orange association. Daniel "I do not wish pessimistic," he said, "but look on labor questions for 7 season is far from bright. Anistic agents are still very and have a large organization plans laid for strikes. Jobs connected with labor unions are increasing each year; strike of pickers in this last season, continued for weeks, and those of us who directly dealing with it show serious it was. Will be well for all growers such and to assist in every way to head off the which apparently are deog for the coming season." Slayer of George Johnson Goes to Trial Trial of Jack Poe, desert character, for the murder of George Johnson of Placentia at Salton Sea several weeks ago was started this week at El Centro. Poe, it was learned, will base his fight for liberty on a plea of self defense. Johnson, who was a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Andrade, was shot and killed while on a hunting trip to Salton Sea with Fullerton friends. BUSINESS MEN APPROVE PLANS Schedule For Year Adopted by Merchants; Includes Four Sales Events Anaheim Merchants association outlined plans for the coming year at its meeting this morning at the Marigold cafe. Included in the program are four major sales events in addition to the regular activities such as the Hallowe'en celebration and the Christmas program. The program for the year was drawn up following discussion with most of the merchants of the city at various times during the past few weeks. It was prepared in monthly divisions and in such Growers Fight To Save Citrus From Freezing Heavy Winds Last Night Raise Temperature; Loss Announced The brisk north-eastern wind that swept over Anaheim and vicinity last night is credited with having minimized the frost damage to citrus fruit in this area as the result of the new cold spell now gripping Southern California. Temperatures were considerably higher last night than they were Tuesday night when the official government thermometer located just east of Anaheim on Placentia avenue recorded a low of 26½ degrees. The mercury hovered around the 28 degree mark throughout the entire night, twice dropping to 26½ degrees, the lowest official recording of the year. Slight wind damage to fruit may have resulted, various citrus officials said, but it is of no consequence in comparison to the damage caused by frost had the wind not blown. Indications are that this area again has escaped heavy damage to the fruit, authorities agree. Losses will run fairly high, they said, but will undoubtedly not be as great as in some of the colder areas in Los Angeles; Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Forecasts last night and today with plans laid for strikes. Jobs connected with labor unions are increasing each year; strike of pickers in this last season, continued for weeks, and those of us who indirectly dealing with it show serious it was. Will be well for all growers which and to assist in every way to head off the bus which apparently are desiring for the coming season." Annual meeting was at noon, day with 400 growers and guests at a turkey dinner, by the ladies of the Presbyterian church. Trends and action of the MOD were outlined of talks by Bruce McDaniel, manager; A. E. Isham, manager; J. A. Steward, manager; E. J. Brickell, man of the supply department. Knox, general manager of progdex company, Pomona, gave a short talk which covered recent developments in farming. Brief detail, the annual re- Pierce shows that the co-operative during the last year had sales of $724,255.95, and paid nearly for labor and other expenses $167,000 is this associates of about $15,000,000 the citrus industry of Caliannually pays out in labor Pierce continued. "In addition to this item, the industry pays about $50,000,000 annually railroad and other transportation costs. Another $12,000.-$15,000,000—principally the cost of growers—is invested in big houses. These are some of reasons why labor troubles can costly." Baker, president of the native, was in charge of the gag. contractors for Gym Named contractors for the new high gymnasium were recommended to the board of trustees by L. R. Wilson, general director. include Joe Quast, Ana-plumbing, $1,062; Foster Hewitt Crosley Rites Are Held Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Hilgenfeld Funeral home for Hewitt L. Crosley, 77, a native of Illinois but a resident of this district for more than 16 years. He passed away Sunday evening at an Orange hospital after a brief illness. officials said, but it is of no consequence in comparison to the damage caused by frost had the wind not blown. Indications are that this area again has escaped heavy damage to the fruit, authorities agree. Losses will run fairly high, they said, but will undoubtedly not be as great as in some of the colder areas in Los Angeles; Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Forecasts last night and today are that the cold wave will continue for probably two more nights. Loss of something more than 20,000 cars of California citrus fruits of all varieties in the first freeze was indicated in a preliminary survey, the results of which were made public today by the field department of the California Fruit Growers exchange. This is based on an estimated loss exceeding 20 percent of fruit remaining to go after January first. It is still too early for accurate figures on loss that occurred January 7 to 10, and this figure does not include any estimate of further damage that may have occurred as the result of the new cold spell which began Tuesday night. The preliminary figures released by the exchange today indicate that so far navel oranges have been hardest hit, with around 25 percent of the fruit on the trees lost. Valencia loss up to this time is around 20 percent, with lemons between 20 and 25 percent. Grapefruit damage is said to be somewhat less. Rites Held For Lillian V. Wick Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Mrs. Lillian V. Wick, 48, who passed away Saturday morning at the Anaheim Sanitarium after a brief illness. Interment was at Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. Wick was born in Los Angeles and resided in Anaheim for 37 years. She was a member of the Lois Rebekah lodge No. 268 of Anaheim. Surviving are two sons, Frank K. Wick and William Wick, both contractors for the new high gymnasium were recommended to the board of trustees at high school last Thursday by L. R. Wilson, general actor. by include Joe Quast, Anaplumbing, $1,062; Foster and Gravel company, Fulexcavating, $374; Herman in, Anaheim, floor, $2,000; man and Cummings, Santa reinforced steel, $1,203; Pacion and Steel company of Los es, structural steel, $16,400; & Sons, Anaheim, glasswork mazing, $244; W. T. Kisner, Boston, miscellaneous iron, and Vance Roofing comFullerton, roof, $633. were also opened for the sprinkling system to be laid campus as part of the WPA but were taken under adent. General Rites Held Anaheim Woman general services were conducted day morning from the Hilfuneral home for Mrs. May Glanville, 65, who died saturday at her home, 825 N. street. Interment was at Vista cemetery. Glanville had resided in him for more than six years. survived by a son, Keener ville of Anaheim. Funeral services were conduced Wednesday at the Hilgenfeld Funeral home for Hewitt L. Crosley, 77, a native of Illinois but a resident of this district for more than 16 years. He passed away Sunday evening at an Orange hospital after a brief illness. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Wrigley, of Fullerton; three nieces and one nephew. Rev. Fred O. Fowler, pastor of the Fullerton Seventh Day Adventist church, officiated and interment was made in the Anaheim cemetery. Wages for Labor is Subject of Speech The January meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county will be held next Tuesday evening at the Memorial hall in Huntington Beach. Homer Chaney, director of the federal forum, will speak on "An Equitable Reward for Labor." In commenting on the subject, President C. G. Huston said, it is one of the most important topics of the present day and of interest to ranchers, professional men, merchants and other employers of labor. Dinner will be served at 6:30 o'clock, with the address to start at 7:30. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which will be held in connection with the Huntington Beach forum. Bishop Stevens to Visit Church Here The Right Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens, Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Los Angeles, will visit St. Michael's church on Sunday morning, January 24, at 10:30 o'clock. The bishop will adminiister the sacrament of Confirmation and will also preach. The Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's parish, extends an invitation to those interested to attend and witness the ancient Apostolic service. CHICKENS STOLEN Chickens valued at $7 were stolen from Mrs. E. R. Orantes, 600 E. Cypress street Saturday night, it was reported to police.