anaheim-gazette 1937-02-11

Anaheim Suffers Light Flood Loss Sudden Termination of Heavy Rainstorm Saves County From Increased Property Loss; Percipitation Here Set at 4.88 Inches for 24-Hour Downpour Repair work, concentrated largely now on reconstruction of highways and bridges, is under way this week following the floor of last week end which did an estimated $1,000,000 in damage to the county and threatened an even heavier loss to property. Most of the damage to expensive property was done in the southern portion of the county, officials reported, although there was a torrential flow of water through several areas in Anaheim and other northern Orange county districts. Anaheim received 4.88 inches of rain in the 24-hour period, according to the Anaheim Union Water company gauge. The year's total is now 13.77 inches compared to 3.27 at the same time last year. The fall was heavier than that recorded October 17 and 18, 1934 when 4.58 inches were recorded. The New Year's storm of 1934 brought 5.12 inches over a 48-hour period, the water company reported. Little damage was done in Anaheim by the run-off, city officials reported. A large area in the region section of the city was affected. FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM GIVEN Anaheim Farm Center Acts to Improve System; Kuchel Speaks The Anaheim Farm Center will present to the board of supervisors in the near future a plan pointing toward improvements in the West Anaheim storm drain system. Approval of such action was given at a meeting of the farm center Tuesday evening. Boy Scouts of County Guests Here Tomorrow Court of Honor Will Be Held At Elks Club Friday Evening Plans have been completed for the county-wide Boy Scout Court of Honor to be held tomorrow (Friday) evening at the Elks clubhouse at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremonies will begin promptly at that hour, Kenneth Peck, chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements, declared. Tomorrow's court is the first to be held in Anaheim for some years. Because of that fact the Anaheim district council decided to present awards in all classes of scouting rather than eliminating the tenderfoot and second class divisions as is usually done. The program will be opened with the presentation of the colors by Troop 72, which will be followed by the playing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the St. Catherine's Military school's band. Scout Harley Hoskins of Troop 72 will lead the pledge to the flag. The invocation will be asked by the Rev. M. C. Schollenberger. Anaheim Farm Center Act to Improve System; Kuchel Speaks The Anaheim Farm Center will present to the board of supervisors in the near future a plan pointing toward improvements in the West Anaheim storm drain system. Approval of such action was given at a meeting of the farm center Tuesday evening. George Vandenberg, chairman of the water committee, presented a list of recommendations which included requests that breaks in the levees be repaired at once; that spillways be re-located and rebuilt to carry more water and prevent washing out levees; that spillways having proper shut off gates be provided in the first reservoir at Manchester to care for excess flood waters when the reservoirs are filled; That levees be made higher and wide enough for a roadway on top, so that trucks can be operated thereon when emergency repair work is necessary; that levees subject to run-off from Carbon canyon or from the city of Anaheim be riprapped to prevent washing out when filled to capacity; and that gates be installed at all intakes along the storm drain so that the drain could be closed in case of flooding from breaks in Santa Ana river levees or when sinking basins are full. Participating in the discussion of the matter were Supervisor Harry D. Riley, Flood Control Engineer M. N. Thompson, William Schumacher and John Beneke. It was the consensus of opinion that expense of the program would be high, but that it probably would be a good investment. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel was another speaker on the program. He told of the method used in selecting from the numerous legislative proposals those which were deemed important enough for consideration. He also denounced radicals in the legislature and senate and discussed their methods of undermining legislation. He emphasized the opposition of the criminal syndicalism act as one of the outstanding examples of their subversive activity. Accident Hurts Purse Snatcher Admits Crimes Robbery of two women here last month was solved this week with the arrest in Los Angeles of James H. Gillam, Jr., 19, Anaheim police announced. Gillam admitted snatching the purses of Mrs. E. H. Fink, 124 S. Ohio street, and Mrs. D. S. Stevens, 619 W. Second street, Santa Ana, in Anaheim last month. He was identified by Mrs. Fink, who ported in the joint outfall sewer line between Garden Grove and the screening plant, E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim city engineer and engineer in charge of various sewer sections. The damage, however, was not of a serious nature and is expected to be repaired shortly. Highway and railroads were washed out in southern Orange county, cutting off transportation to San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and San Diego for a few days. Sufficient repairs have been made to enable motorists to reach these towns and railroad facilities are again open. About 125 Mexicans residing in the LaJolla settlement, northeast of Anaheim, were forced to evacuate their dwellings Saturday night. After spending the night in LaJolla school where they were furnished blankets by Supervisor Harry D. Riley of Anaheim and other necessities they returned to their homes Sunday. There was less flood water in the county as the result of the storm than in 1916 and 1927, M. N. Thompson, county flood control engineer, declared. More rain fell, however, than in either of those years, he said. Water levels were said by authorities to have been raised considerably, aiding materially in offsetting damage done to property. Asserted Drunken Driver Asks Trial James Edward Lane of Los Angeles pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated and asked for a jury trial when he was arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch last Saturday morning. Date of the trial was set as February 25 at 10 o'clock. Lane was arrested here January 23 and has been out on bail. Accident Hurts Anaheim Women Two Anaheim women were slightly injured in an automobile accident early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Los Angeles and Broadway streets, according to reports made to police. Mrs. Lorea Ryan, Colonial apartments, and Mrs. Clara McMillan, 306 W. Cypress street, were injured when cars driven by Mrs. Ryan and D. H. Westmoreland, 714 Eleventh street, Huntington Beach, collided. Mrs. Ryan received bruises and sprains while Mrs. McMillan suffered head concussion and bruises. Anaheim Team Plays To Tie with Loyola St. Catherine's Military school's basketball team played a 9 to 9 tie with Loyola high school midgets at the Pan-Pacific auditorium last night. The contest was played between the halves of the Santa Clara-Loyola varsity and Loyola frosh-Glendale Jaysee games. Santa Clara nosed out the Lions, 26 to 24. C. F. Woodbury, 808 N. Olive street, reported to Anaheim police the theft of his automobile early Monday evening. The car was parked at '424 S. Atkinson street. Robbery of two women here last month was solved this week with the arrest in Los Angeles of James H. Gillam, Jr., 19, Anaheim police announced. Gillam admitted snatching the purses of Mrs. E. H. Fink, 124 S. Ohio street, and Mrs. D. S. Stevens, 619 W. Second street, Santa Ana, in Anaheim last month. He was identified by Mrs. Fink, who accompanied Police Chief James S. Bouldin to Los Angeles Tuesday night for a show-up. Bouldin placed a hold on Gillam who is facing prosecution in several cities on robbery charges. Flare Lamps Added As Safety Measure Anaheim police department added facilities this week to provide greater protection for motorists approaching the scene of an accident at night when four flare lamps were received and placed in use. The lamps are of the flashing type and are about one foot tall. They are placed near the scene of the accident to warn approaching motorists of the obstruction in the street. Directors of Land Company Reelected Directors of the Community Industrial Land company were re-elected at the annual meeting of the board of directors held last night at the city hall. Those who will serve for the coming year are O. H. Renner, president; H. A. Hawley, secretary; Dr. H. A. Johnston, H. N. White, Henry Adams, F. A. Yungbluth, Charles H. Mann and George W. Reid, secretary. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1937 Scouts of County Guests Are Tomorrow Honor Will Be Held Elks Club Friday Evening We have been completed for wide Boy Scout Court to be held tomorrow evening at the Elks club-30 o'clock. The council begin promptly at Kenneth Peck, chair committee in charge of its declared vv's court is the first to Anaheim for some cause of that fact the district council decided towards in all classes of other than eliminating root and second class is usually done. From will be opened presentation of the colors 2, which will be foliage playing of the "Star Banner" by the St. Military school's band. Rey Hoskins of Troop the pledge to the flag-tion will be asked by C. Schollenberger. OUTFALL SEWER DISTRICT BOARD DELAYS ACTION ON PIPE REPAIR No action was taken on the question of reconstruction of about four miles of section one of the joint outfall sewer district's pipe line when directors of the district met at the Anaheim city hall last night. As the request of Joseph P. Smith, Santa Ana councilman and representative of that city on the district, the matter was held in abeyance for two weeks. Smith informed the board that the city of Santa Ana had, hired Clyde Kennedy, San Francisco engineer, as consultant in the matter and that his report would not be ready. LAWRENCE NEW EXCHANGE HEAD A. H. Kirchmann Retires As Secretary-Manager of Marketing Group Changes were made in the membership and management of the Central Orange County Citrus exchange at the annual meeting of the organization Monday after- City Will Seek Funds for New Water Pipelining Application to be Made WPA for Grant; Zone To Be Changed The city of Anaheim will receive government funds to aid in financing extensions of the distribution system of the municipal water department. Definite action of the matter taken last Tuesday evening with the city council passed a resolution authorizing the superintendent the water department to file application with the governor for a grant under the Pu Works administration. The city will seek about $25,000 City Clerk Charles E. Griffin said. The larger portion of the project planned under the project will be on Santa Ana street which is under the process of reconstruction, it was said. The council also passed a resolution calling for proposals furnishing cast iron pipe used in the project. The city contract for 2,000 linear feet. EXCHANGE HEAD A. H. Kirchmann Retires As Secretary-Manager of Marketing Group Changes were made in the membership and management of the Central Orange County Citrus exchange at the annual meeting of the organization Monday afternoon. The principle change in management was the appointment of C. H. Lawrence, formerly assistant secretary-manager, to succeed A. H. Kirchmann as secretary-manager. No assistant has been appointed yet. Membership in the exchange was withdrawn by three packing houses and one house joined the exchange. Those withdrawing are Anaheim Valencia Orange association, Scott and Borden, Inc., and the Marcy Ranch Packing house. The new member is the Orange-thorpe Citrus association. The three former members are joining the Northern Orange county exchange, of which the Orange-thorpe house was a member. Directors and officers of the exchange for next year are J. W. Phelps and William Schumacher, Orangethorpe Citrus association; Perry Mathis and S. D. Winters, Anaheim Community Growers, and J. T. Lyon and Marvin Ross, Associated Anaheim Growers. Schumacher was named vice president. No president was chosen at the annual meeting. Kirchmann's annual report revealed that total f. o. b. returns for all varieties of oranges were greater last year than in any season since the start of the depression. Returns totaled $2,770,596.54, he said, for 1,179,960 boxes or 2565 carloads of fruit shipped. In commenting on the windstorm of October, 1935, which did extensive damage to fruit Kirchmann said, "this district, more than any other single district, bore the brunt of the damage." A 5.7 percent increase in shipment volume was noted for the past fiscal year over that of the previous year. Disbursements for fruit money exceeded the 1935 season by about 23 percent, the report said. Average size of fruit from this sub-exchange was smaller than breaks may be located. The section, which was built 14 years ago at the same time section one was constructed is of 27-inch concrete pipe, Hapgood suggested that the line be replaced with 27-inch vitrified clay, which he estimated would cost about $25,000. Based upon a percentage of ownership in the line, Hapgood set $6,807.50 as the probable cost to Anaheim. Estimated costs to other cities are Fullerton $6,805 Orange $6,807.50, La Habra $1,875, Placentia, Garden Grove and Buena Park $1,125. The directors decided to have the engineers of each city and sanitary board make a thorough inspection of the line and report back to the board at the meeting on February 24. Section two is that portion of the line lying between Ocean avenue and the screening plant. Sections three, four, five and six are in good condition, according to Leo J. Sheridan, chairman of the district board. All are constructed of 24-inch vitrified clay pipe. When the lines were built, Sheridan said, 24-inch pipe was the largest made of vitrified clay. Greasing Tools Taken by Thief Grease guns valued at nearly $100 were stolen from the Shell service station at 500 N. Los Angeles street last Saturday night, according to a report made to Anaheim police. The guns were stored in the toilet at the station, it was said. The thief opened the door, police believe, with a key. Five guns, all of a different type, were stolen. Thomas Kuchel to Speak at Meeting Assamblyman Thomas H. Kuchel will be the speaker at a meeting of the Townsend club next Thursday evening at the clubrooms. He will discuss several bills which were introduced in the state legislature during the first portion of the session. Harry D. Riley, supervisor from the third district, will also be present and will speak briefly. The council also passed a resolution calling for proposals furnishing cast iron pipe to used in the project. The city contract for 2,000 linear feet eight-inch cast iron pipe lineal feet of six-inch cast pipe and 1,000 lineal feet of four inch cast iron pipe. An ordinance will be prepared which will amend the present dinance establishing zones in city to permit acceptance by a council of a recommendation made to the board Tuesday by the planning commission. The planning commission is letter to the council, recommending that that portion of Lot 47, Anaheim Extension, owned by R. Calkins, bounded on the northwest by Walnut street, on the south by the northerly lines of the Wanaheim Water company Manchester boulevard, and on west by a line 130 feet west West street be changed from manufacturing zone to a six residence zone. Application for the change zone was first made last August through a petition signed by Requarth. Several hearings investigated have been since that time by the planning commission. The planning body also recommended to the council that action be taken at the present request by Judge Homer Ames for removal of oil well restrictions on his property on Mont street pending future activity here. The council reappointed Cha A. Pearson and Oscar W. He to serve on the planning commission for a three-year term. Reports of the various departments were also made. Hapgood Speaks To 20-30 Clubs E. P. Hapgood, city engineer Anaheim outlined plans for Rites Held For John Bleecker Funeral services for John W. Bleecker, 51, who died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon, February 4, while employed at the new high school gymnasium in Anaheim were conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeral home Monday at 10 o'clock. Interment was made in the Anaheim cemetery. He served as a part time employee of the Anaheim police force for some years. He leaves his wife, Dora Bleeker; two sons, Jack and James Bleeker; three daughters, Dorothy Rita and Theresa Bleeker all of Anaheim; six sisters, Miss Rose Bernard and Mrs. Margaret Legrauf, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. Carrie Elias, Miss Virginia Bleeker and Mrs. Mary Ruiz, all of Anaheim, and Mrs. Emma Bargus of Pomona and two brothers, Selly and Henry Bleeker of Atwood. Theft of several bottles of milk were reported to Anaheim police Sunday morning by residents of the Marietta courts, 120 N. Clementine street. Speak at Meeting Assamblyman Thomas H. Kuchel will be the speaker at a meeting of the Townsend club next Thursday evening at the clubrooms. He will discuss several bills which were introduced in the state legislature during the first portion of the session. Harry D. Riley, supervisor from the third district, will also be present and will speak briefly. An invitation has been extended by club officials to the public to attend the meeting, which will open with a pot-luck dinner at 6:30 o'clock. H. F. Kinney of Santa Ana will be in charge of the program and will lead group singing. Unconscious Negro is Found in Alley William E. Jones, Jr., negro, was taken to the county hospital by Anaheim officers late last night after they found him unconscious in the alley behind 215 W. Center street. Personal effects of the man had been scattered around and Jones said he thought he had $30, which was missing. The man was released from the hospital this morning, police learned. Two Drunk Drivers Pay Fines in Court Two Anaheim men were arrested and fined over the past week end for driving while intoxicated. Each was ordered to pay a fine of $50 or spend 25 days in jail and their operator's licenses were revoked. The two men are Walter Wodley and C. Sanchez. The former was arrested Saturday night and the latter Sunday. Permits Issued for Four New Dwelling Five building permits were issued during the past week by Nyboe, building inspector. They were for new homes. Those given permits were Ethel Schultz, 515 S. Citron st., stucco building, $125; Warren Ler, 726 S. Philadelphia st., dwelling and garage, $3,500; Van Doren, 535 S. Illinois st., dwelling and garage, $3,500; H. Dale, 825 N. Sabina street, porch, $350; and George J. Ters, 301 N. Illinois street, dwelling, $2,000. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET NUMBER 17 Fremont School Bonds Approved Board of Canvass Election Tuesday Afternoon As First Step Toward Starting Construction Work On New Building for Intermediate Grades Official canvassing of the votes in the school bond election held tuesday will be conducted by the board of trustees of the Anaheim school district next Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. The records will then be taken to the district attorney's office in Santa Ana where they will be certified and turned over to the board of supervisors for action in advertising for bids on the bonds. CREDIT BUREAU WORK PRAISED Bank Official Speaks At Annual Meeting; New-Directors Named The credit bureau is an important factor in the business life of a community, R. O. Ogilvie, assistant cashier of the Bank of America in Los Angeles, told members of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau, Ltd., at the annual meeting of that organization at the Elks Clubhouse. The $195,000 bond issue for the construction of a new building to replace the John C. Fremont structure passed by a margin of 21 votes. The total vote was 1091 yes and 515 no. Twice before within the past year voters of the Anaheim school district cast their ballots on a bond issue for the rebuilding of elementary schools and both times the bonds were defeated. Tuesday, however, the school board asked for a somewhat smaller sum, limiting their reconstruction program to the Fremont school and the voters cast a favorable vote. Two of the four braincasts gave Bank Official Speaks At Annual Meeting; New Directors Named The credit bureau is an important factor in the business life of a community, R. O. Ogilvie, assistant cashier of the Bank of America in Los Angeles, told members of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau, Ltd., at the annual meeting of that organization at the Elks clubhouse last night. The speaker told of some of the functions of the credit bureau and how that organization has been and can be of assistance to all merchants of a community. Ogilvie read a letter from the main office of the Bank of America, which instructed branch officials to get a report from a credit bureau whenever credit information is needed. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim and Sam Cohen, counselor for the California Association of Collection Agencies, discussed proposals presented to the legislature which affect business concerns. Harry Edwards, state superintendent of collection agencies, also spoke briefly. The new directors of the bureau were elected last night. The new members of the board are August Wiese, Fullerton; Kurt Epstein, Fullerton, and John S. Cox, Anaheim. Retiring directors are H. E. Smith, Fullerton; August Schumacher, Anaheim, and A. R. Volk, Fullerton. J. F. Faulkner is secretary-manager of the bureau. Holdover directors are Harry I. Horn, president; George Easton and E. B. Bolander. A seventh director will be chosen by the board at its first meeting, it was announced. Lincoln Honored By Rotary Club Abraham Lincoln's birthday anniversary was commemorated by members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday, featured by the appearance as speaker of the Rev. Dr. F. B. Blakesley of Los Angeles, who was 91 years of age on February 1 and who was personally acquainted with Lincoln. Dr. Blakesley recounted many twice before within the past year voters of the Anaheim school district cast their ballots on a bond issue for the rebuilding of elementary schools and both times the bonds were defeated. Tuesday, however, the school board asked for a somewhat smaller sum, limiting their reconstruction program to the Fremont school and the voters cast a favorable vote. Two of the four precincts gave the bond the necessary two-thirds majority, while the total vote in four districts provided 21 more yes votes than was required. The precincts approving the bonds were Horace Mann, including the northwest section, and George Washington, which embraced the northeast section. Precincts voted as follows: Horace Mann 180 yes, 54 no; George Washington 262 yes, 91 no; Fremont 458 yes, 240 no; and Broadway 191 yes, 130 no. In commenting on the election, M. A. Gauer, superintendent of schools, expressed the appreciation of himself and the board of trustees for the action of the voters in approving the bonds. He said also that the board will make every attempt to obtain the most for the money expended and to fulfill the state's requirements as to safety in construction. No date has been set for the start of construction work. Plans must be drawn and submitted to the state department of architecture for approval before contracts may be let, Gauer said. Indications are now that construction cannot start before the end of the school year. The board of trustees hopes to obtain an interest rate on the bonds as low as three percent, the superintendent said, in view of the rates obtained by other cities for similar work. It has not been definitely decided by the board whether to use Fremont building for the remainder of the year or to purchase tenthouses and bungalows to place on the campus to be used as classrooms. The matter will probably be discussed at the meeting of the board next Tuesday. It is also not known at this time whether government aid will be available for the new structure, Gauer said. He pointed out that an application made last spring has become inactive, but he de- Hapgood Speaks To 20-30 Club P. Hapgood, city engineer ofheim, outlined plans for floodol in Orange county to memof the Anaheim 20-30 clubMonday evening at the Maricafe. The plan, Hapgood said, consistsy of a dam to be located inrow part of Santa Ana canwhich would be 100 feet highform a lake covering aboutacres. We had this control systemin Orange county would beevent," the speaker said ineng. Entertainment was furnished byince Williams, trumpetist, acanied by Miss Katherine Colleests of the club were Arthurpie, Gale Tolan and Russellcomb. Permits Issued forFour New Dwellings Building permits were issuduring the past week by R.e., building inspector. Fourfor new homes. Those given permits were Mrs.Schultz, 515 S. Citron street,to building, $125; Warren Dol726 S. Philadelphia street,ing and garage, $3,500; P. W.Doren, 535 S. Illinois street,ing and garage, $3,500; W.ale, 825 N. Sabina street, sun,$350, and George J.Wal-301 N. Illinois street, dwell$2,000. By Rotary Club Abraham Lincoln's birthday anniversary was commemorated bymembers of the Anaheim Rotaryclub Monday, featured bythe appearance as speaker of the Rev.Dr. F. B. Blakesley of Los Angeles,who was 91 years of age onFebruary 1 and who was personally acquainted with Lincoln. Dr. Blakesley recounted manyoccurrences in Lincoln's life. Thespeaker was a clerk in theQuartermaster General's departmentduring Lincoln's time and servedas a member of the funeral escort. Among the speaker's prizedpossessions are an autograph ofLincoln and a ribbon signifying"Lincoln for President," whichis believed to be the only one inexistence. Dr. Blakesley has traveled allover the world speaking aboutLincoln. Sam Walker was program chairman. Lester LaMontagne Is Called by Death Lester E. Montagne, 25 a native of California and a residentof Anaheim for 10 years, passedaway early yesterday morningat the Orange hospital after anextended illness. He is survivedby his mother, Mrs. Eva L. LaMontagne of Anaheim; three brothers,Wilfred L. Pennsylvania, DouglasA. of Dixon, Cal., and Martin C.Montagne of Anaheim and onesister, Mrs. M. Kahn of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeralhome tomorrow at 2 o'clockwith the Rev. F. O. Fowler, pastorof the Seventh Day Adventist church of Fullerton, officiating.Interment will be at Loma Vista cemetery. Fremont building for the remainder of the year or to purchasetenthouses and bungalows to placeon the campus to be used as classrooms.The matter will probablybe discussed at the meeting of theboard next Tuesday. It is also not known at this timewhether government aid will beavailable for the new structure,Gauer said. He pointed out thatan application made last springhas become inactive, but he declared that the public may beassured that no opportunity will be overlooked to obtain federal funds. The firm of Marsh, Smith andPowell of Los Angeles will bethe architects for the new building. Abraham Lincoln Honored by Club Mrs. Faye Kern Schulz,dramatic coach at Anaheim union highschool, paid tribute to AbrahamLincoln at the meeting of the Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at theElks clubhouse. Mrs. Schulz presenting a readingwhich told of the history behindLincoln's Gettsburg address andthe delivering of that famousdocument. Her presentation wasthe entire program for the meeting,of which Harry Tester wasprogram chairman. Flood Relief FundNears $2,000 Mark Anaheim's contribution to theRed Cross flood relief funds thismorning totaled $1,995.33, itwasreported by Charles E. Griffith. More donations were expectedto be made this morning bygroups which would swell the totalpast $2,000.