anaheim-gazette 1937-10-07

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing Phone Anaheim 2114 VOL. LXVII Booster Body To Retain G.W.Reid Despite Sickness Resignation of Secretary Is Not Acted Upon Today By Directors The board of directors of the Anaheim chamber of commerce this noon took no action on the letter of resignation submitted by Secretary George W. Reid. Reid presented his resignation to President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., last Friday. In his letter to President Arthur and the directors of the chamber of commerce, Reid pointed out that ill health forces him to give up the duties he has fulfilled since he was elected secretary of the organization on October 1, 1922. Reid has been unable to occupy his desk at the booster body office since the first of the month and is now staying at a ranch home of friends on the outskirts of Anaheim. The board of directors granted the secretary permission to remain away from his office until such time as his health enables him to return to active duty. Report is Presented At the same time several applications for the position of secretary which had been received by Long Beach Man Receives Injuries in Accident M. R. Traveus of Long Beach is in a hospital in that city recovering from injuries received here in an automobile accident about 9:15 o'clock last night. He was removed to Long Beach after first being taken to the Anaheim sanitarium. The man was injured, police report, when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a parked car in the 100 block on South Walnut street. The automobile is owned by Eva Howard of Placentia. Fall Recreation Program Slated Truscott Lindsay Announces Plans for Athletic and Handcraft Classes Anaheim will have a planned program of recreation for both adults and children during the fall months, details of which were announced yesterday by Truscott Lindsay, Orange county recreational director. "The program is planned as a means of allowing the boys and girls who wish to do something should a special session of congress be called this fall it will be to consider wage and hour legislation and a farm program, Congressman Harry R. Sheppard declared last Friday noon in speaking before members of the Anaheim Lions club and their guests. More than 150 persons attended the meeting. Sheppard expressed himself as being in favor of such legislation, declaring that each is dependent upon the other. Farmers should be protected against crop failures by insurance just as merchants and manufacturers are protected, the congressman said. But, he declared, private insurance companies are not in a position to carry such insurance. The speaker warned that continued pleas for government financial assistance will eliminate any possibility of a balanced budget. He also urged that individual states take steps towards solving their own problems instead of seeking financial aid from the federal government. Such action is causing more centralization." his desk at the booster body office since the first of the month and is now staying at a ranch home of friends on the outskirts of Anaheim. The board of directors granted the secretary permission to remain away from his office until such time as his health enables him to return to active duty. Report is Presented At the same time several applications for the position of secretary which had been received by the board were placed on file. L. C. Herron, chairman of the committee which arranged the banquet sponsored jointly by the chamber of commerce and Anaheim Merchants association late in September, presented his financial report which was approved and accepted. Several other communications were read by President Arthur and filed. During Reid's absence from his office routine work of the chamber will be handled by his secretary, Miss Leila Fisher, and President Arthur. Selling Methods Subject of Film Right and wrong methods of selling was the theme of a motion picture shown to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday by L. W. Hypes of Santa Ana. Hypes was introduced by Glenn Merrill, program chairman. One of the principal factors in drawing customers to a store is good will, the picture pointed out. Retaining of good will depends to considerable extent upon the appearance of the store windows, the personal appearance of the salespeople, including facial expression, speaking voice, interest in customer and enthusiasm. Joe Sowder, real estate man, was introduced as a new member by Dr. M. M. Henderson. President William P. Webb, Merrill and Everett Cone left today for Sacramento to attend the Kiwanis convention. El Rodeo Riders Receive Awards Plans for Athletic and Handcraft Classes Anaheim will have a planned program of recreation for both adults and children during the fall months, details of which were announced yesterday by Truscott Lindsay, Orange county recreational director. "The program is planned as a means of allowing the boys and girls who wish to do something constructive with their time after school to take up any of the handcrafts. Through the cooperation of the Anaheim city schools ample equipment for these classes are available in the basement of the park theater where the classes will be held," Lindsay said. Adults are especially considered and are welcome to attend the afternoon classes between 1 o'clock and 4:30 o'clock, the director declared. Among the handcrafts to be taught are glass etching, leather tooling, art metal work and wood carving. Classes designed especially for women include mat weaving, painting and the making of dress accessories. Mrs. Rose Bareta and Mrs. Marie Johnson will be in charge of these classes. Athletic Program Athletic programs for men, women and boys and girls is also planned on the playgrounds at the park. Miss Margaret Gilman will be in charge of the program for women, which will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. The program for men and boys, to be directed by Roy Brawley, will be held every afternoon. In addition to the program at the park the Y.M.C.A. building and grounds will be open to boys after school and on Saturday, it was announced by J. B. Wilbur, new Y.M.C.A. secretary. The grounds are being prepared for touch football, badminton, horse shoes and volley ball. As an added feature Frank Raiche will teach airplane modeling: Raiche is well known in aeronautic circles and is experienced in model airplane building. Rites Held For C. S. Hamilton WELFARE LEGION HEARS SHEPPARD Speaking before more than 100 members of the General Welfare legion post and friends Monday evening Congressman Harry R. Sheppard declared that the general welfare act has an early date on the calendar at the next session of congress. The congressman informed the group that the bill provides for a maximum annuity of $200 for every person over 60 years of age who qualifies, but that it does not establish any definite amount to be paid. The amount of the annuity depends upon the amount of money raised by the transactions tax, he said. Sheppard repeated the statement made before the Lions club Friday in which he declared he favors a bill to regulate wages and working hours and crop insurance for farmers. Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel shared speaking honors with Sheppard. He discussed the California pension plan, which he declares is good with the exception that the requirements regarding residence in the state are not high enough. He predicted an influx of people to this state for the sole purpose of receiving old age pensions. Chorus Presents Program Friday The federal music project chorus unit, directed by Dodley Page Harper, is to give a concert Friday evening at the Calvary Baptist church, Citron and Broadway streets, at 7:30 o'clock, Leon Eckles, project supervisor an- was introduced as a new member by Dr. M. M. Henderson. President William P. Webb, Merrill and Everett Cone left today for Sacramento to attend the Kiwanis convention. El Rodeo Riders Receive Awards Orange county's famous El Rodeo Riding club returned this week from Barkersfield, where the silver-mounted unit captured all prizes in the mounted group division competition staged in connection with the colorful Frontier Days celebration. The El Rodeo riders, 32 strong, made the trip under sponsorship of the General Petroleum company, which paid all expenses for the journey. This is the fourth year the riders have taken part in the celebration under arrangements made by W. B. Pyles, transportation manager for the petroleum company, who is a charter member of the club and who has been active in promoting interests of the club. Meeting is Set to Hear Orange's Plea A meeting of city officials to discuss Orange's request to withdraw from the joint outfall sewer district will be held in the city hall here on October 21, Leo J. Sheridan, chairman of the executive board, said this week. Orange desires to construct its own sewage disposal plant and has asked permission of other cities to withdraw from the district. Rites Held For C. S. Hamilton Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from Hillgenfeld funeral home for Charles S. Hamilton, 78, who passed away Monday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. E. Burdick, 610 S. Clementine street. Entombment was made in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Hamilton was a native of Maine and had lived in Annheim the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Mariam; three sons, Rex W. Hamilton of Wisconsin, Ralph C. Hamilton of Oregon and Raymond G. Hamiltan of Anaheim; two daughters, Mrs. G. E. Burdick of Anaheim and Mrs. G O. Bonkrud of Gardena; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Complaint Against Man Is Withdrawn Charges of simple assault and disturbing the peace brought against Clarence L. Cameron of Santa Ana by Mrs. Elva Cameron of Anaheim were dropped Tuesday. City Judge Frank Tausch in announcing dismissal of the case said the woman had requested withdrawal of the charges. Cameron was arrested last Monday and has been free on bail of $50. Chorus Presents Program Friday The federal music project chorus unit, directed by Dodley Page Harper, is to give a concert Friday evening at the Calvary Baptist church, Citron and Broadway streets, at 7:30 o'clock, Leon Eckles, project supervisor announced today. The program to be presented by the 25 singers includes works of masters as well as songs of more popular character. Included in the selections are Mueller's "All Thru the Night," "Gloria" from the Mass in B. Minor by Farmer and "Snow" by Elgar. The women's chorus will also sing "Dawn" (Curran) and "The Last Song" (Rogers). Edward Newman, baritone, will offer as a solo Allisten's "Send Out Thy Light." La Jolla Mexican to Face Complaint Joe L. Perez, 22, of La Jolla colony, is freed under $100 bail bond to appear before City Judge Frank Tausch October 16 to answer to a charge of driving while intoxicated. The young man was arrested by Anaheim officers at 3 o'clock Sunday morning while driving as a street here. He was examined and booked for drunk driving, later being released under the bail bond. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1937 HARVEST FETE QUEEN CHOSEN Above are pictured Miss Margaret Inskeep, queen of the two-day Hallowe'en celebration, and her four maids of honor. The girls were selected by Judges from the Merchants association this week to take part in the festival to be held October 28 and 29. Left to right are LuBerta Morgan, Betty Brooks, Queen Margaret Inskeep, Maxine Honking and Mary Elizabeth Williams. Postal Staff Is Altered As New Man Is Assign Superintendent of Mail Added to Force Here Phillips Retires Changes in personnel at Anaheim post office, announced early this week by Postmaster Zouis H. Hoskins, reveal business at the post office has grown to such an extent it is now one of the two offices the county to employ a superintendent of mails. The new position was created for the post office here recently the federal government and will be inaugurated on October 9 Hoskins said. Kenneth F. Snyder for many years a clerk, has chosen to fill the new position. Directs Carriers Duties of the superintendent mails include supervision of clerks and carriers with theception of the money order/partment, it was said. Snider will receive a salary increase $300 per year in the new post. In addition to the creation the new post the federal government also granted the Anaheim post office an additional clerk fill this position Theodore Fischbach has been granted Above are plotted Miss Margaret Inskeep, queen of the two-day Hallowe'en celebration, and her four maids of honor. The girls were selected by Judges from the Merchants association this week to take part in the festival to be held October 28 and 29. Left to right are LuBerta Morgan, Betty Brooks, Queen Margaret Inskeep, Maxine Hopkins and Mary Elizabeth Williams. La Habra Man Killed in Auto Crash Sunday Highway accidents took the life of another Orange county resident this week when Tom Carbajal, 29, of La Habra was killed in an accident in Fullerton Sunday. On the same day two Anaheim youths were seriously injured in another crash in that city. Carbajal died almost instantly when the car he was said to have been driving overturned while traveling at high speed around a corner from Chapman avenue on Princeton avenue, it was reported. Nacho Hernandez, 30, of Fullerton, passenger in the car, was badly cut and bruised. The La Habra man's death marked the 71st for the year on county highways. Anaheim Youths Hurt The two Anaheim youths injured in the other crash are R. L. Cierley and Hareld Adams. Both formerly lived in Fullerton. According to police reports the automobile Adams was driving collided with a car and trailer driven by Guy Campbell of San Jacinto at the intersection of Chapman avenue and Harvard avenue. Campbell also formerly lived in Fullerton. Both Anaheim youths were taken to the Fullerton general hospital. Cierley was reported to be in critical condition from head injuries, while Adams was reported to be less seriously injured. Church Requests Pastor To Stay The Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker, Camporee Slated By Scout Troops Field Day Is Planned For Friday, November 19 at City Park Several Boy Scout troops of the Anaheim council are planning to attend the regional camporal which will be held at Irvine park Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week end. Scouts will gather at the park at 5:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. Orange county will be host to troops from all sections of southern California for the three-day camping event. Several of the troops from the county will participate as contestants in the various events. Other troop members will serve on the welcoming committee. A meeting of the Anaheim council of Boys Scouts will be held this evening at the Elks clubhouse to complete plans for the Boy Scouts camporee to be held at the Anaheim city park November 19, A. P. M. Brown scout commissioner, announced this morning. Tentative plans for the field day were made at a meeting of the council last Thursday evening. Evening Event The camporee to be held November 19 is for troops in the Anaheim council, which includes all troops within the city as well as those in some of the outlying districts. The event will be held during the evening. The tentative program arranged last week calls for eight events in which troops will compete. Included in the events are troop attendance and inspection, first aid problems, centipede race, water duties of the superintendent mails include supervision of clerks and carriers with theception of the money order department, it was said. Snail will receive a salary increase $300 per year in the new post. In addition to the creation the new post the federal government also granted the Anaheim post office an additional clerk fill this position Theodore Fischbach has been granted a manent status as a clerk, formerly was a substitute, served in that capacity less than a yr. Another change in the staff made necessary by the retiree of Nelson R. Phillips, carries rural route two. Phillips completed 32 years service in postal department, 26 of whom were spent in Anaheim. He ers the area northwest of the press district. Schermerhorn Changes Charles S. Schermerhorn became the carrier of the route October 11. He has been in Anaheim post office for the 18 years, most of which worked at the stamp window. Filling Schermerhorn's position as stamp clerk will Crawford W. Brown, who has b a substitute since 1930. He recently appointed a permanent clerk. Postal receipts continue to ceeed those for last year, Host reports. During last month ceipts totaled $4,332.12, w during September, 1936, the t was $4,203.95, or $128.17 less. ceipts for the first nine months the year exceeded the same per last year by $1,727.21, the p master reported. For the cur year the total is $37,242.42, w during the first three-quarter 1936 the total was $35,495.21. District Officer Visits Club Here The official visit of Ray Goff of Long Beach, district governor of Rotary International, to Anaheim Rotary club feats Monday's meeting of that organization at the Elks clubhouse. In his remarks to the Green told of some of his experiences at the international convention at Nice, France, and at international assembly at McCormick Square Church Requests Pastor To Stay The Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker, pastor of the Grace Lutheran church, has declined a call to serve the Messiah Lutheran church of Los Angeles and will remain in Anaheim. The pastor made his announcement to his congregation Sunday morning. Decision by Rev. Hunziker to remain in Anaheim came after the congregation voted almost unanimously in favor of his retaining his charge here. Vote of the congregation followed the recommendation of the church council. The pastor has served the Grace Lutheran church for the past eight years, starting his ninth year this week. During his pastorate the church and Sunday school has grown continuously. Two Slightly Hurt When Cars Collide Slight injuries were suffered by Pauline Bolick 1406 W. Center street, and Juan Barrera, 1042 Patt street, in an automobile at the cident Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Adele and Olive streets, according to police reports. The injured parties were driving the machines involved in the collision, police were told. Both were given emergency treatment, but were not badly hurt. The camporee to be held November 19 is for troops in the Anaheim council, which includes all troops within the city as well as those in some of the outlying districts. The event will be held during the evening. The tentative program arranged last week calls for eight events in which troops will compete. Included in the events are troop attendance and inspection, first aid problems, centipede race, water boiling contest, innertube relay, international Morse code, tent pitching and pyramid building. Grand prizes will be awarded to the troops judged excellent, good and fair, it is planned. These prizes will be made on a basis of average results for the entire eight contests. In addition smaller prizes will be awarded the troop excelling in each individual contest. Anaheim Troop 72, with Bob Harvey as scoutmaster, will be in charge of the flag ceremony. Music will be provided by the drum and bugle corps from the Newport Harbor troop and the Placentia troop 100 will present a camp demonstration. Two Rings, Watch Stolen from Home Theft of jewelry from her home about September 17 was reported to Anaheim police last Friday by Mrs. M. J. Leach of 600 N. Rose street. Mrs. Leach listed the stolen articles as a wedding ring set with small diamonds, an engagement ring, and a watch of the type that pins on dresses. She did not give the value of the property. The official visit of Ray G. of Long Beach, district governor of Rotary International, to Anaheim Rotary club feature Monday's meeting of that organization at the Elks clubhouse. In his remarks to the Green told of some of his experiences at the international convention at Nice, France, and at international assembly at Moose, Switzerland. He also reported that the German government ordered Rotary, as well as our clubs, to disband. Green also complimented Anaheim club and its president Harry Campbell. Reaper Summons John C. Goodruf Last rites for John C. Goodruf were conducted from Backs, Tennon with the Rev. R. K. Swenerton, pastor of the W Temple Methodist church, office ing. Interment was at Loma V cemetery. Death called the 83-year rancher Saturday afternoon, lived in Anaheim 17 years, was a native of Grand Gulf, M Surviving are his wife, Mary Goodrum; four sons, Earl Louis of Fullerton; William Oklahoma City., and George Los Angeles; two daughters, M Frank Braddock of Anaheim Mrs. R. Hinman of Yuba City; seven grandchildren. Pallbearers at the funeral w Rudolph Boysen, George E. Kitens, Ivan L. Ellmore, H. F. Be A. T, Menges and R. A. Heitsch GAZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 67th Year 259 East Center Street NUMBER 51 Postal Staff Is Filtered As New Man Is Assigned Perintendent of Mails Is Added to Force Here; Phillips Retires Changes in personnel at the post office here recently by federal government and will inaugurated on October 25. Ins said. Kenneth F. Snyder many years a clerk, has been en to fill the new position. Directs Carriers Rules of the superintendent of include supervision of all cars and carriers with the exon of the money order department, it was said. Snyder receive a salary increase of per year in the new position. addition to the creation of new post the federal govern also granted the Anaheim office an additional clerk. To this position Theodore B. Bach has been granted per- Gains Recorded in Building Permits for City An increase of nearly $15,000 in value of building permits during September over those of the same month last year is reported this week by Building Inspector N. Nyboe. At the same time Nyboe revealed a gain of more than $40,000 for the first nine months of 1937 over the same period of 1936. Permits issued last month were valued at $36,364, compared to $21,653 for September last year. The total for the year to date is $323,849, while during the first nine months last year the total was $282,229. Discuss Chapter Roll Call Plans Red Cross Executive Board Hears Reports; First Aid Class Starts Discussion of plans for the roll call to be held in November featured the meeting yesterday morning of the executive committee of the Anaheim chapter of Red Cross. Various committee reports were also given. Merle Strand, roll call chairman, told of the progress being made in preliminary work. The Ana- Cypress Girl Is Named as Queen of Harvest Fete Margaret Inskeep Selected By Judges; Four Maids of Honor Chosen Margaret Inskeep, 22-year-old Cypress girl, will be queen of the annual Hallowe'en celebration to be held here October 28 and 29. She was selected Tuesday evening by a committee of judges from the Anaheim Merchants association from a group of 12 girls from seven Orange county communities. Also selected by the judges were four maids of honor. They are Miss Maxine Hopkins, 1206 W. Broadway, Anaheim; Miss Betty Brooks of Tustin; Miss Mary Elizabeth Williams, 605 N. Claudina street, Anaheim, and Miss Lu Berta Morgan, 229 N. Pine street, Orange. The five girls were selected on the basis of figure, speaking voice, carriage and personality. The judges were unknown to the contestants and the names of the girls were unknown to the judges until after the selection was made. To Appear at Ball Miss Inskeep and her maids of honor will appear at the Merch- Hears Reports; First Aid Class Starts Discussion of plans for the roll call to be held in November featured the meeting yesterday morning of the executive committee of the Anaheim chapter of Red Cross. Various committee reports were also given. Merle Strand, roll call chairman, told of the progress being made in preliminary work. The Anaheim council of Parents and Teachers associations will direct the residence's roll call, he said. Mrs. Harry Burden will be in charge. Richard Ziegler, special roll call director from national headquarters, spoke briefly about the roll call. He told of some of the accomplishments of the Red Cross during the past year and predicted success in obtaining memberships. A standard first aid class will be started next Monday at Stanton under the leadership of Dr. Llewellyn Wilson, it was announced. The chapter hopes to establish a first aid station at Stanton. Conclave Planned A delegation of 10 persons will be selected soon to attend a state convention to be held in Los Angeles October 14 under the leadership of the national office, it was announced. James L. Feliser, national vice chairman, will be the luncheon speaker. Committee reports were given by Charles E. Griffith on home service and Richard L. Glover on the summer life saving program at the city park plunge. St. Boniface parochial school is the first school to re-enroll in Junior Red Cross this year, it was announced. Every room in the school enrolled. American Legion Officers Seated Officers of the Anaheim post of American Legion were installed Monday evening when the post held an "old timers'" night, featuring a dinner served by the auxiliary. Fred Dukes of Buena Park, commander of the 21st district, was installing officer. Those seated were Fred Hays, commander; Dave Proud, first vice commander; Grant Rude, second Berta Morgan, 229 N. Pine street, Orange. The five girls were selected on the basis of figure, speaking voice, carriage and personality. The judges were unknown to the contestants and the names of the girls were unknown to the judges until after the selection was made. To Appear at Ball Miss Inskeep and her maids of honor will appear at the Merchants association costume ball Thursday evening, at the horse show Friday afternoon and in the parade Friday evening. Enthusiasm for the two-day harvest festival was high this morning when members of the Merchants association heard reports from committee chairmen which revealed that progress is being made on all features of the event. The Anaheim 20-30 club is actively engaged in promoting the whiskerino contest, which this year will be conducted on a somewhat different basis than in former years. Don Vance, president of the club, announced. Each barber shop in the city is being supplied with a blank upon which men may signify their intention of competing for the prizes. Five groups have been established, with the grand prize to be awarded to the owner of the neatest, most unique design and trim of full beard and mustache. Other prizes will be awarded for the most comically trimmed whiskers, heaviest and thickest beard, longest whiskers and the least results from the most effort. Whiskers started before September 15 will not be eligible and the judges will determine the type of beard and into which class it shall be grouped for judging. The judges will be disinterested persons residing outside of Anaheim. The kangaroo court will be one of the finest ever held here. Ray Smith, representative of the American Legion, promised this morning. He emphasized that exemption cards which may be purchased will be honored, but urged that all who can do so grow a beard. As in the whiskerino contest, the judges will be outside men and will possess a sense of humor, Smith said. Tickets for the costume ball were placed on sale this morning by Mrs. Jack Corn, chairman of the committee. Leon Wray chairman of the Officers of the Anaheim post of American Legion were installed Monday evening when the post held an "old timers'" night, featuring a dinner served by the auxiliary. Fred Dukes of Buena Park, commander of the 21st district, was installing officer. Those seated were Fred Hays, commander; Dave Proud, first vice commander; Grant Rude, second vice commander; Roy G. Helsing, adjutant; Glen Peck, finance officer; Al Steffen, chaiplain; and R. H. Anderson, sergeant-at-arms. Members of the city council and of various other organizations of the city were special guests at the meeting. Money is Removed from Woman's Bag While Mrs. Marie Chavez of 524 E. Adele street was visiting with a neighbor yesterday morning someone entered her home and removed $10 from a purse, she told police yesterday. The purse had been placed on a dresser top, she said. Mrs. Chavez had not locked the house when she went to her neighbors. Vacancy in Public Service Not Filled The city council will not fill the vacancy created in the public service department recently when W. H. H. Hunt resigned as messenger. Hunt had filled the position five years. The council decided Tuesday evening at an informal meeting to send all bills of the department through the mails. Building Permits Issued to Eight October started strong in building activity in Anaheim with eight permits being issued during the first week having a total value of $8,250. The largest permit was granted to Dr. C. A. Schutz who will construct an office building at 226 N. Clementine street costing $4,000. A permit for $3,500 was granted to Henry Greenwald for the construction of a residence at 620 S. Lemon street. Five permits were issued for re-roofing of dwellings and one was granted for termite control work.