anaheim-gazette 1937-07-15

Protest Hearing On Ordinance to Be Held Tuesday City Council Will Meet In Adjourned Session to Hear Opponents The Anaheim city council will meet in an adjourned session next Tuesday evening in the council chambers of the city hall to hear protests to the proposed new zoning ordinance. The proposed ordinance was submitted to the council last Tuesday evening by the city's planning commission after a public hearing was held last Friday evening. The commission made two recommendations to the council as the result of protests made at the hearing. Pretest Business The recommendations involved protests against granting permission to Dr. E. H. W. Kersten to erect a combination dwelling and office building on the northeast corner of Palm, and Chartres streets and the request of A. J. Roquet that he be permitted to erect a business establishment on the lot at the southeast corner of Lemon and North streets, adjacent to his present store building. Recommendation was made that Dr. Kersten be granted his permit and that the application of Roquet be denied. Requirements Met Opposition voiced to Dr. Kersten Fire Caused by Fuses Plugged with Pennies Damage to electric wiring at the home of Mrs. A. M. Baker, 216 N. Claudina street, Monday evening was caused by pennies in fuses. Fire Chief R. Nyboe reported. "Plugging fuses with pennies has been the cause of many serious fires," the chief declared in warning against the practice. Insurance companies, Nyboe added, are not liable for losses caused by fires when they are started as the result of plugging fuses with pennies. Seven are Hurt In Auto Mishaps None Seriously Injured in Four Accidents Over Past Week End Seven persons were injured, none seriously, in a series of automobile accidents in Anaheim over the past week end. Three of the crashes occurred within the city limits, the fourth just outside the city limits on East Center street, police records show. Most seriously injured was Mrs. Mabel Ruth Hunter, 224 Elm street, Long Beach, who suffered a broken ankle when the automobile her husband, Dr. H. C. Hunter, was driving struck a telephone pole near the Lincoln school on... corner of Palm, and Chartres streets and the request of A. J. Roquet that he be permitted to erect a business establishment on the lot at the southeast corner of Lemon and North streets, adjacent to his present store building. Recommendation was made that Dr. Kersten be granted his permit and that the application of Roquet be denied. Requirements Met Opposition voiced to Dr. Kersten's application at the public hearing Friday withdrew when it was determined that the office will be a part of the dwelling and that the building will be erected in observance of the set-back line requirements. A petition signed by 42 property holders opposed the request made by Roquet, urging that residential property on North Lemon street be not changed to a business zone. The planning commission, in its report to the council, recommended that the application be denied. More Single Families Changing of several present multiple family zones to single family zones is the principal difference between the present zoning ordinance and the proposed law. Districts in almost every section of the city are involved in that recommendation. Two other important recommendations call for the establishing of a park area surrounding the proposed La Palma park and the manufacturing plants of the property west of Manchester boulevard. Intruder Starts Fire in Dwelling Anaheim police are conducting an investigation to determine if possible, the identity of the man who Tuesday morning entered the home of Mrs. F. D. Miles, 415 N. Philadelphia street and then apparently set fire to a window curtain. Police were summoned to the residence shortly after 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning and were told by Mrs. Miles that as she entered the kitchen from another room she saw a man leaning over the stove. Frightened, she ran next door for aid. The neighbor, whose name pointed out none seriously, in a series of automobile accidents in Anaheim over the past week end. Three of the crashes occurred within the city limits, the fourth just outside the city limits on East Center street, police records show. Most seriously injured was Mrs. Mabel Ruth Hunter, 224 Elm street, Long Beach, who suffered a broken ankle when the automobile her husband, Dr. H. C. Hunter, was driving struck a telephone pole near the Lincoln school on East Center street. Mrs. Hunter, together with her father, Eugene Baker, same address, was taken to the clinic by the Hilgenfeld ambulance and later removed to her home. Baker's injuries were not serious. Lost Control of Car According to a report made to Anaheim police who investigated the accident Dr. Hunter turned to look behind him and lost control of the machine. The accident occurred shortly before noon Saturday. At about 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon a truck driven by Jack Good, route 3, box 336, Anaheim, and an automobile operated by H. N. White, 128 W. Sycamore street, collided at the intersection of Illinois street and Broadway. Good's truck was overturned and he suffered slight injuries. White was unhurt. Injures Finger Mrs. Estelle M. Hoffman, 34, of 148 W. Center street, suffered a sprained finger when the car she was driving collided with one operated by Edward Marten, 60, 535 S. Los Angeles street, at the intersection of Santa Ana and Palm streets. The crash happened shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday evening. Three persons, including a 13-year-old boy, were hurt Sunday evening about 6 o'clock when cars driven by William M. Lockie, 40, 4060 Tilden avenue, Culver City, and Nick Lo Porto, 17, 558 S. Palm street, collided at Lemon and Santa Ana streets. Both drivers were slightly injured as was Russell Lockie, 13 son of the Culver City man. Water Group to Convene Tonight The first meeting of the Anaheim chamber of commerce's camIn introducing the suggestion Smith declared that the Santa Ana city council had studied the matter thoroughly and had reached the conclusion that only repairs that were deemed absolutely necessary be made at this time. He pointed out that the expense of reconstructing the line would effect cities in section two more than Santa Ana because of the necessity of repairing the section two line. Sheridan revealed that the matter had been discussed at the last meeting of the Orange County League of Municipalities and that the general opinion of that group was to make only necessary repairs at this time. Report Findings The committee was instructed to make its investigation as soon as possible and to call a meeting of the executive board when the report of its findings is complete. Repair work on the ocean end of the line have been completed, Engineer McBride reported, and work was started Tuesday on the overhauling of the pump at the pumping plant. Insurance for the pipelines under water has been obtained, Smith advised the group. The question of adjusting the number of working days and pay for employees on section one was raised by Smith. He was instructed to have the city of Santa Ana prepare recommendations to be presented to the executive board for consideration. Survey Underway Progress is being made on the investigation of section two of the line, E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim city engineer, reported and it is expected that the survey will be completed within 10 days and the way cleared for the preparation of a WPA project. The survey now being carried on is to determine definitely what portions of the line must be replaced at once. It is believed that almost three miles of the five-mile line will be found to be beyond repair. Any hopes that the district might obtain a PWA grant faded when Hapgood reported that no more applications under that division would be accepted. County officials are anxious to have the project under WPA, he said. Driving Charges home of Mrs. F. D. Miles, 415 N. Philadelphia street and the apparently set fire to a window curtain. Police were summoned to the residence shortly after 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning and were told by Mrs. Miles that as she entered the kitchen from another room she saw a man leaning over the stove. Frightened, she ran next door for aid. The neighbor, whose name police did not learn, returned to the house, but found the man gone. However, he discovered the window shade in an adjoining room on fire. Three small children had been asleep in the room and were awakened by the fire, police were told. Footprints were found around the dwelling, officers declared. "Party Burglar" Returns to City Another "party burglar" case was reported to Anaheim police last night, the first in this city for several months. Loot obtained totalled more than $10. The thief removed a screen to a bedroom window at the home of Mrs. J. G. Harlow, 215 E. Wilhelmina street, about 8 o'clock last night while party guests were assembling at the home. Two purses were ransacked, it was said, before the burglar was frightened away by a neighbor. He was described as being of medium build and wearing a dark suit and white shirt. Water Group to Convene Tonight The first meeting of the Anaheim chamber of commerce's campaign committee on the flood control bond issue will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock in the courtroom of the city hall, it was announced yesterday. The purpose of the meeting, Chairman Frank Tausch declared, is to hear talks by Walter Humphreys of Fullerton, members of the Orange county campaign committee, and Supervisor Harry D. Riley of Anaheim. Members of the Anaheim committee appointed recently by Harry C. Arthur, president of the chamber, include besides Tausch, J. J. Dwyer, Oscar H. Renner, Harry Campbell, Leo J. Sheridan, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Dr. Lee C. Deming and E. L. Hackley. Judge to Speak at Townsend Meeting Judge A. C. Ruthe of Los Angeles will be the speaker at the regular meeting of the Anaheim Townsend club next Tuesday evening, it was announced by Mrs. Ida Freeman, president. The club's public card party will be held the following Friday evening, it was declared. Driving Charges Carry $50 Fines Facing charges of reckless driving, Herman L. Wiles and Eugene Wright, both of Los Angeles, pleaded guilty last Friday before City Judge Frank Tausch and were fined $100 each. Half of the fines were suspended under probation of six months and balance was paid. The two men were arrested on June 26 and charged with driving while intoxicated. Arresting officers said they were apparently racing each other on West Center street. Relief Fraud Guilt Admitted by Couple Promise to repay $363.89 admittedly obtained from the state through misrepresentation of relief needs brought Herman and Fannie Malonee of Anaheim suspension of their 30-day jail sentences this week in Anaheim justice court. The couple will repay the money at the rate of $10 a month, starting August 1. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937 Hope Wanes for Missing Flier Above is shown a layout of several photos of Amelia Earhart, miss-avaitrix. (1) Perched on nose of ill fated plane before round the world flight; (2) Showing interest in culinary arts; (3) An interested spectator in costume designing laboratory at Purdue university; (4) At controls of huge plane. Survey Reveals City Industries Growing Rapidly Concerns Handling Citrus Products Enjoy Big Business Increase Through a survey of the city recently completed by Harry Arthur, Sr., newly elected president of the Anaheim chamber commerce, Anaheim is rapidly becoming an industrial center. Activity was pointed out in survey to be centered on Atchison street and in the outskirts of the city. "Although I have lived in Anaheim nine years, and have watched as an interested observer, I feel on closer association with the industrial activity of the city must be proud and grateful for," Atchison stated. "In addition to larger enterprises which provide payrolls there are many small businesses which show promise of future development. I have ways can be found to assist the small concerns to grow into concerns, and that is one of the reasons which led me to seek information." Silizle Expands By-products plants within the city have continued to grow, with the Mutual Citrus Products company, at Atchison and Santa Ana streets, probably having the largest payroll, while the Earl Silizle company, located north on Atchison, taking the lead in recent pansion. Above is shown a layout of several photos of Amelia Earhart, miss-avaitrix. (1) Perched on nose of ill fated plane before round the world flight; (2) Showing interest in culinary arts; (3) An interested spectator in costume designing laboratory at Purdue university; (4) At controls of huge plane. Sign Agreements On Gasoline Tax City to Use Fund for Work on Principal Streets During Two Years Anaheim's share of the gasoline tax, amounting to one-fourth cent for each gallon of gasoline sold here, will be used for repairs and maintenance of principal streets to be carried on during the next two fiscal years under four projects. Agreements for the use of the funds were signed last Tuesday evening by the city council. Revenue from the gasoline tax during the present fiscal year will be used for the completion of the Santa Ana street project. For the fiscal year 1938-39 the funds will be used on projects embracing Los Angeles street, Manchester boulevard, and Lincoln and Center streets. The state requires that each city designate to what purposes the funds are to be used during the fiscal year and that agreements between the state and city be signed binding the municipalities to the proposed projects. Delinquents Less City Clerk Charles E. Griffith filed a report with the council revealing delinquent taxes as of the end of the past fiscal year amounting to $2,295.10. The total this year is but little more than half of the total for the previous year, Griffith said, when the total for the previous year, Griffith said, when the total was $4,281.24. A reduction is the tax roll for the past year over the previous 12 months was not sufficient to account for the big difference in the total delinquents for the two years, the city clerk declared. Tax rolls for last year totaled $80,-285.60 as compared with $88,134. Two Building Permits Issued During week Only two building permits issued during the past week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe, They had a combined valuation of $2,000. One permit, for $700, was issued to Paul W. Welsh to construct a garage at 761 N. Claudina street. The other was granted to J. E. Schumacher for the construction of a $1,300 storeroom at 508 W. Center street. Anaheim Rancher Called by Death Funeral services were conducted from St. Boniface Catholic church yesterday morning for Ramon Ardaiz, 76, who passed away late Monday at his home on West La Palma street. Recitation of the holy rosary was held Tuesday evening at the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel. Burial was at Calvary cemetery, Los Angeles. Ardaiz was a native of Spain, but lived in Anaheim for the past 26 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Estelle Ardaiz; three sons, Gaston John and Carl; four daughters, Mrs. Laura Karcher, and the Misses Sue, Mary and Nora Ardaiz; and three grandchildren. All reside in Anaheim. A sister, Mrs. Angelina Mason, resides in San Diego. Realtors Favor Voting of Bonds Unanimous support was given yesterday to the water conserva- Sille Expands By-product plants within a city have continued to grow, while the Mutual Citrus Products company, at Atchison and Santa Ana streets, probably having the latest payroll, while the Earl Sille company, located north at Atchison, taking the lead in recent pansion. Purchasing from all parts Southern California, the Sille company, which extracts oil from the citrus peel, during the past year has been called upon to supply products along other lines when the market was short. Traction of juice and packing peel in brine are two of the sidelines. The company hopes time to handle all phases of citrus by-products industry as done at the Mutual Citrus Products company. The Sille company has been located in Anaheim for four years moving to the Atchison street location over a year ago and month completed expansion which more than doubled the size of a year-old plant. Machinery and equipment are valued at $300 and buildings at $4,500. There are 50 to 60 employees with business during a normal year running about $100,000. Employ Ten Following extraction of oil from the peel, the latter is sent by conveyor to the Kuder Orange Mills company, located next door. There are ten employees at this place busy grinding the peel into mills for cattle and poultry. Approximately 3000 tons of the meal (Continued on Page 8) Attorney Speaks to Kiwanis Club Judge J. B. Tucker, Santa Ana attorney, was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club last Tuesday noon, was presented by Ray Van Wagener, chairman of program. The speaker gave an interest and enlightening talk on le- questions that everyone should know. Three new members were ducted into membership in club by Dr. Max M. Henderson Bonds Are Topic of Talk to Club Presentation of plans of the flood control and water conservation project by Harry M. May, secretary of the Fullerton chamber of commerce, featured Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lion club. May gave reasons why he believed the issue should be passed and declared that the city council of Fullerton is unanimous in its support of the project. Musical entertainment was furnished by Ruth Helen Taylor, violinist, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John F. Taylor. George Holden and William A. Gordon were honored in commemoration of their birthday anniversary. Realtors Favor Voting of Bonds Unanimous support was given yesterday to the water conservation and flood control bond issue election to be held July 27 by the Anaheim Reality board. The board met at noon at the Pickwick cafe. Members of the board and their guests were addressed by W. F. Croddy, Santa Ana realtor and vice president of the state real estate association. He distributed maps designating the location of the eight proposed dams and listed other benefits obtainable if the issue passes. The county's share of $2,500,000 will be spent in the main for rights-of-way, he declared. Appraisals of the property were made by accurate, impartial men, he added. Croddy also pointed out the danger to the county should the Santa Ana river become flooded. He also emphasized the need of replenishing the underground basin, which he said had dropped 75 feet in the past 12 years in the northern end of the county. A son was born Monday afternoon at the Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grover, of East Broadway. It is the couples first child. Grover is athletic director at St. Catherine's Military school. Accident Brings Felony Charge Felony drunk driving charge have been filed against Jesse Lard, 44, of Seal Beach, and A Mawson, 30, of Santa Ana, allele to have been the drivers of tomobiles involved in a collision in which Mrs. Florence Rizzottte Anaheim was seriously injured. Pollard appeared before Ju Kuchel Tuesday for arraignment His preliminary hearing was for July 19. Mawson is still confined to county hospital, but will be raigned -soon as his condition permits. THE GAZETTE Now In Its 67th Year OLDEST PAPER IN COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET NUMBER 39 News Reveals City Industries Growing Rapidly Turns Handling Citrus By-products Enjoy Big Business Increase A change in the polling place for Precinct No. 82 for the election on July 27 on the matter of a bond issue for the Orange county flood control project was announced this week. The precinct, which comprised Anaheim Precincts No. 7, 8 and 9, will vote in Price's garage G15 W. Cypress street instead of at the John C. Fremont schoolhouse as originally scheduled. The change was made necessary to the deminolition of the school building. Con Jongewaard Leaves “Y” Post Boys' Work Secretary Will Assume Similar Job at Inglewood Resignation of Conrad Jongewaard as secretary of the Young Men's Christian association in Anaheim was accepted last Tuesday evening. He will assume the secretaryship of the Y.M.C.A. in Inglewood on September 1. Jongewaard served as secretary here for the past 11 years coming to Anaheim May 1, 1926. During his period of service here activities in the organization has increased to the point where it is now considered one of the out- Driver of Auto Exonerated of Blame in Death Roland Husted Killed When Struck by Automobile Saturday Night William Wilhelm, ranch hand working for P. J. Weisel at La Habra, became the 50th traffic victim yesterday when he was thrown from a truck and fatally injured shortly before noon. Kenneth LeRoy Holder, 22-year old Buena Park youth, was exonerated of criminal negligence by a coroner's jury here Tuesday in the death of Roland H. Husted, 24, March Field private, who was killed in a highway accident Saturday night. Husted was the 49th person to die in the county this year from injuries received in an automobile accident. The soldier was killed almost instantly shortly before 9:30 o'clock Saturday evening when the bicycle he was riding was struck by automobile operated by Holder, who resides on Holder road, west of Anaheim. The driver of the car and his companion, Roy Booker, 26, were also injured in the mishay, the former suffering a broken shoulder. Enroute to Beach According to the testimony at the inquest which was held at Backs, Terry and Campbell mortuary, Husted was enroute on his bicycle Silzle Expands Products plants within the drive continued to grow, with mutual Citrus Products company at Aitchison and Santa Ana probably having the largest roll, while the Earl Silzleway, located north of Aitchison, is the lead in recent expansion. Chasing from all parts of Tern California, the Silzleway, which extracts oil from citrus peel, during the past has been called upon to supply other lines the market was short. Exemption of juice and packing of brine are two of these issues. The company hopes in no way handle all phases of the baby-products industry as is that the Mutual Citrus Pro-company. Silzle company has been in Anaheim for four years, but to the Aitchison street lover a year ago and last completed expansion which than doubled the size of the old plant. Machinery and equipment are valued at $30,000 buildings at $4,500. There are 60 employees with business on a normal year running $100,000. Employ Ten Drawing extraction of oil from soil, the latter is sent by contractor the Kuder Orange Mealway, located next door. There are employees at this plant, grinding the peel into meal turtle and poultry. Approximately 3000 tons of the meal is Continued on Page 8) Corney Speaks To Kiwanis Club J. B. Tucker, Santa Ana City, was the guest speaker at meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club last Tuesday noon. He presented by Ray Van Wagoner, firm of program. Speaker gave an interesting lightening talk on legal issues that everyone should be new members were invited into membership in the city Dr. Max M. Henderson. Resignation of Conrad Jongweard as secretary of the Young Men's Christian association in Anaheim was accepted last Tuesday evening. He will assume the secretaryship of the Y.M.C.A. in Inglewood on September 1. Jongweard served as secretary here for the past 11 years coming to Anaheim May 1, 1926. During his period of service here activities in the organization has increased to the point where it is now considered one of the outstanding units in a city of the size of Anaheim. When he took over the Y.M.C.A. here there were but a few active clubs with a small membership. Today 18 clubs have a membership of 500 boys and girls. Camp Director Jongewaard is this summer serving as director of Camp Osceola and will continue in that capacity for the remainder of the season. Development of the camp into its present high plane was one of the principal activities of the Anaheim secretary. Three hundred and fifty youngsters have made use of the camp already this summer, he reported Tuesday. Jongewaard served as the first president of the city's baseball commission which was formed by the Y.M.C.A. and taken over later by the city. He also served as secretary of the county Y.M.C.A. regularly every third year. Girls Reserve work was carried on without pay by Mrs. Jongewaard with fine success. Membership in the organization has grown from 25 to 150 in the seven years she has directed the work. Tribute Paid Officers of the Y.M.C.A. here paid tribute to both Mr. and Mrs. Jongewaard Tuesday evening, declaring that boys' and girls' work as carried on in Anaheim is of the highest type. A successor will be chosen in the near future by a committee composed of F. P. Knapp, regional head of the Y.M.C.A., Frank Gibbs, Arthur G. Porter and Walter Taylor. At the same meeting Gibbs was chosen president emeritus of the organization, R. J. Quast was chosen to succeed Frank Demaree as president and W. H Bonney was selected vice president. Redecorating of City Hall Street Saturday evening when the bicycle he was riding was struck by automobile operated by Holder, who resides on Holder road, west of Anaheim. The driver of the car and his companion, Roy Booker, 26, were also injured in the mishay, the former suffering a broken shoulder. Enroute to Beach According to the testimony at the inquest which was held at Backs, Terry and Campbell mortuary, Husted was enroute on his bicycle from March Field to Long Beach on Lincoln avenue. The crash occurred a short distance west of the Western avenue intersection. Holder testified he was traveling about 45 miles an hour when the bicyclist suddenly came into view ahead of him. He applied the brakes and swerved to the left in an effort to avoid striking the man. Holder lost control of the car and it struck a tree on the south side of the road, causing injuries to the driver and his companion. Thrown for Bicycle "I thought I missed the man," Holder said, "and did not know he had been struck until I got out of my car." Husted's bicycle came to rest a few feet to the rear of the automobile and his body was found on the north side of the highway. Death resulted from a subdural hemorrage and other injuries. Holder admitted drinking two bottles of beer before starting for home, but Dan Adams, highway patrol officer who investigated the accident, testified that the driver showed no signs of intoxication: Herbert H. Ramm, 1119 Diamond street, Anaheim, who was driving a short distance behind Holder's car, testified he believed Holder was driving between 40 and 45 miles an hour and that he saw him attempt to avoid striking the youth on the bicycle. En route to Anaheim to attend the inquest of Husted three other March Field soldiers were injured when the truck in which they were riding overturned in Santa Ana canyon near Olive. Most seriously hurt was Sergeant George Rutter, 27, who was taken to St. Joseph's hospital suffering from a skull fracture. Hearing Set On Driving Charges J. B. Tucker, Santa Ana City, was the guest speaker at meeting of the Anaheim Ki-Club last Tuesday noon. He presented by Ray Van Wagoner, chairman of program. Speaker gave an interesting lightening talk on legal issues that everyone should know. New members were in into membership in the city Dr. Max M. Henderson. Were Stephen Gallagher, Atwell and Lew Wilson. Article from a newspaper at Minn., was read, report-talk given to the Kiwanis of that city by Dr. Homer A. Anaheim club member delegate to recent interneconvention. Backs told of his trip to convention. Resident Brings Felony Charges Drunk driving charges been filed against Jesse Pollock, of Seal Beach, and Alex Conn, 30, of Santa Ana, alleged he been the drivers of auctions involved in a collision with Mrs. Florence Rizzotto of Elkton was seriously injured. Ard appeared before Judge H. L. Tuesday for arraignment. preliminary hearing was set July 19. Person is still confined to the hospital, but will be arraced as-soon as his condition is. Redecorating of City Hall Starts Work was started yesterday on redecorating of the city hall offices, a project that is expected to take two weeks to complete. The job is being done by day labor under the direction of Joe Baum and calls for repainting of all offices, repairs and repainting of window blinds and laying of new linoleum in the auditor's office. Offices will be painted in a lighter color to provide more light, it was said. La Habran is Fined for Drunk Driving Douglas M. McCannish, 51, of 241 E. First street, La Habra, paid a fine of $100 and was released last Saturday after pleading guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of driving while intoxicated. McCannish was arrested Friday evening by deputy sheriffs who were passing through Anaheim. His operator's license was also revoked. Hearing Set On Driving Charges Ralph W. Carlton, 32, 407 E. Center street, will appear before City Judge Frank Tausch at 9 o'clock on July 28 to plead on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by Anaheim police at 12:15 o'clock Sunday while driving on Center street assertedly without lights burning on his car. He was released on bail to appear yesterday morning, but the case was continued at the request of his attorney. Drum Corps Loses Title Won in 1936 Anaheim Elks lodge's crack drum corps failed to defend its national championship this week when competition was held during the Elks convention in Denver. The local organization was placed third behind Butte, Mont., and Greeley, Colo., after being penalized for a technical error in timing, it was reported in a telegram from Joe C. Elliott to John Morgan, manager of the Elks club here.