anaheim-gazette 1937-10-14

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing Phone Anaheim 2414 VOL. LXVII Repair of Sewer Line Economical, Engineers Report Informal Discussion Held on Orange's Request to Withdraw. Repair work on section one of the joint outfall sewer district lines looms today with probability as the result of action taken by the executive board of the district at a meeting held in the city hall last night. The district has for the past 18 months been discussing the possibility of replacing the line without an agreement ever having been reached. The board last night, however, voted to receive the report of the engineering committee on the question of repairing at least part of the line and instructed committee to prepare a detailed report regarding costs of such repairs and the methods to be used. This report will probably be in the form o a tentative WPA application. Method Practiced The report of the engineering committee submitted last night said in part that an examination of the condition of the line at 11 places along the lower two miles of the section had been made and that repairs of a sufficient length Chapter Accepts Donations for Chinese Relief Anaheim chapter, Red Cross, joins with other chapters throughout the nation in accepting contributions to assist in meeting the needs which exist in China for medical and hospital supplies and services. Contributions may be made at Charles E. Griffith's office at the city hall. The central committee of the National Red Cross has voted an appropriation of $100,000 to aid in the relief of some 300,-000 Chinese refugees. Most of this money is expected to go toward obtaining equipment and service for temporary quarters established by many overcrowded hospitals. Y' Closes Drive for Funds Friday Completion of Campaign to Be Celebrated With Victory Dinner Officials of the Anaheim Y.M.C.A. hope to be able to complete the financial drive which started Tuesday morning by tomorrow School Trustees Accept Offer of Federal Donation Formal Action Upon Grant Is Taken by Board at Meeting Tuesday The board of trustees of the Anaheim elementary school district Tuesday evening formally accepted the offer of a grant $252,818 from the United States government and thereby placed itself in a position to proceed with a building program which is expected to cost approximately $561,800. Superintendent M. Gauer had received official notice of the offer last Wednesday. Under the terms of the actual construction work on the first unit of the program must start not later than December 13, or 10 weeks after formal notification of the offer of the grant. The terms also require that the entire project be completed within 15 months after construction work in inaugurated, which fixes the time for completion sometime March, 1939. The board has drawn up a tentative outline of dates upon which certain phases of the preliminary and actual work is to be completed. Final plans and specifications for the first unit are to be con- for Funds Friday Completion of Campaign to Be Celebrated With Victory Dinner Officials of the Anaheim Y.M.C.A. hope to be able to complete the financial drive which started Tuesday morning by tomorrow when a victory dinner will be held for workers and their wives or husbands at the Presbyterian church, Secretary J. B. Wilbur said this morning. A meeting of the workers was held last evening at the Y.M.C.A. building at which time it was reported that about one-third of the quota of $4,066.40 had been promised. The award for the largest number of subscription obtained by one worker went to Harry Moore, while the team headed by Ted Payne received the team award. The organization this year is seeking $200 more than last year, Wilbur said. Included in the budget, however, is an item of $400 back salary to be paid to Conrad Jongewaard, former secretary who resigned September 1 to assume a similar position in Inglewood. Budget Listed Other items in the budget are salaries, $2100; office help, $100; field expense, $240; printing and club supplies, $100; building upkeep and improvements, $350; state and national work, $60; conference and conventions, $100; girls' work, $350; retirement fund, $116.40; and campaign expense, $150. More than 50 workers attended the "kick-off" breakfast which was held Tuesday morning. F. P. Knapp, area secretary, attended the meeting to assist Wilbur and Dr. H. A. Johnston, campaign manager, in getting the drive started. The campaign committee is headed by Arthur G. Porter. Other members are Wilbert Bonney, Walter Taylor, Bob Easton and Ted Payne. Workers were divided into several groups with F. A. Gibbs and Dr. M. M. Henderson acting as majors. Captains under Gibbs are Everett Cone, Waltor Taylor, B. F. Mattox, Warren Schutz and Mrs. Wilbert Bonney. Mrs. Walter Ross. The board has drawn up a tentative outline of dates upon which certain phases of the preliminary and actual work is to be completed. Final plans and specification for the first unit are to be completed and submitted to the staff director of the Public Works administration by October 20. These plans have been virtually completed by the architectural firm of Marsh, Smith and Powell. First advertisements calling for bids for the first construction will be made by November 2, with bids to be opened on November 28. Awarding of the contract for the first construction will follow one week later. Actual construction of the unit is tentatively set to start on December 6 and it is expected that the first unit will be completed by May 23, 1938. The first unit to be built is the cafeteria and shop building which will be a part of the entirely new Fremont plant. The unit will face on Citron street immediately north of the present Citron building and will be joined to the main Fremont building by a corridor. Gauer declared yesterday that it is unlikely that the working drawings for the main Fremont building will be completed by the architects before another two months. The board of trustees has not altered its original plans for the expansion and reconstruction program. This plan includes the new Fremont building, remodeling of the present Citron school building for use by the Fremont school construction of the new Benjamini Franklin school at Janss and Water streets and the remodeling of all other elementary schools on the system. It will not be known to what extent the remodeling work can be carried until it is definitely established what the cost of the two new structures will be. In addition to the grant of $252,818 from the federal government the district has available $195,000 obtained through a bond issue voted upon last spring and a large sum of money which has accumulated in the district's building fund. Drunk Driver Is Given Jail Term Driving while intoxicated brought George Click, 41, of 411 No. Philadelphia street, Anaheim, a jail sentence of 125 days last Friday after he had pleaded guilty to the charge before City Judge Frank Tausch. Click was arrested last Thursday afternoon on warrants issued by Judge Tausch after Mrs. Albert Rolland, 745½ N. Lemon street had signed complaints charging the man with drunk driving and hit-and-run driving. Earlier in the day Click had struck the parked automobile of Mrs. Rolland and had failed to stop. The woman obtained the license number of the car by which police traced Click. The hit-and-run charge against Click was withdrawn when he appeared before Judge Tausch. The man was given the opportunity of paying a fine of $250 or going to jail for 125 days. He was unable to pay the fine. Dr. Truxaw's Auto Stolen Last Night Dr. John W. Truxaw reported to Anaheim police early this morning that his automobile had been stolen from in front of 108 E. Center street sometime between 11:30 o'clock last night and 1:30 o'clock this morning. The doctor's bags and instruments were in the automobile when it was stolen, he told police. Captain Meehan Speaks to Club Harbor boulevard is the most dangerous in the county in comparison with the volume of traffic. Captain H. C. Meehan of the Orange county unit of the state highway patrol told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon. An analysis of the accidents in the county was given by Captain Meehan, during which he described highway conditions and told of the causes of the crashes. He listed as the three principal causes, excessive speed, failure to observe boulevard stops and intoxication. Four-way boulevard stops are more effective than two-way stops, the speaker said. He added that the new law requiring lowering of headlight beams when passing cars will not be successful. Captain Meehan was introduced by A. C. Berry, program chairman of the day. Veterans Select Schrott Leader Officers for the coming year were elected last Thursday evening by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post of Anaheim. The election was held during the regular meeting of the post at the I. O. G. F. hall. Frank Schrott was selected commander, succeeding John C. Martens. Others chose include Fred Gooden, senior vice-commander; Viggo P. Mallin, junior vice-commander; Jack Tremble, chaplain Clarence Carr, quartermaster; H. C. Ewing, post advocate; W. W. Clark, post surgeon; George Miller and Ed Hund, delegate and alternate to the county convention. Plans were also made to assist in the policing of Anaheim during the Hallowe'en celebration. The post will also enter a float in the parade. Gasoline and automobile parts were stolen from his car late Thursday while it was parked near the high school, Clarence Morlock 603 E. Broadway, reported by Anaheim police. ANAHEIM, GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1937 School Trustees Accept Offer of Federal Donation Action Upon Grant Taken by Board at Meeting Tuesday board of trustees of the elementary school distayed evening formally acthe offer of a grant of $8 from the United States ment and thereby placed a position to proceed with ing program which is exto cost approximately Superintendent M. A. had received official notice offer last Wednesday. the terms of the offer construction work on the of the program must be not later than December weeks after formal notiof the offer of the grant. ams also require that the project be completed within after construction work regulated, which fixes the completion sometime in 1939. board has drawn up a tennine of dates upon which phases of the preliminary work is to be completual plans and specifications first unit are to be com- ANAHEIM HOST TO FETE MARGARET INSKEEP, Cypress, is contemplating what fun she will have when she presides as Queen of Anaheim's 16th annual Hallowe'en celebration October 28 and 29. Security Checks Last Month Gain Anaheim Police Return Missing Woman to Home Festival Attire Will Appear Streets in W Plans for Hallowe'en Progressing Rapid Merchants Learn Anaheim will put on its lowe'en attire sometime t part of next week in prep for the annual two-day o tion which will be held h tober 28 and 29. This info was given to members Anaheim Merchants associ the meeting of that groo morning. That the parade this ye be one of the biggest an ever staged here is evident the report made by Augu Schumacher that 125 floo cars have been promised. Edition will be approximat musical organizations and ber of other marching uni Route Not Chosen Selection of the parade will be made within the week. President Les Herri morning appointed a composed of Vard W. Hann, E. W. Barnes and James S. din to select the route. That,the route will be c is probable. In past year gestion at the intersection Security Checks Last Month Gain Liberalized Legislation Is Cause of Increase in Amounts Paid The average Orange county old age security check jumped from $30.76 for August to $33.03 for September, Welfare Director Jack W. Snow advised the board of supervisors Wednesday. The increase was due to liberalized legislation which became effective September 1, and which reduced the number of deductions to be made from the maximum allowable $35 monthly. There were 1811 old age warrants issued for September as compared with 1682 covering the month of August. Snow pointed out in his monthly report. There was a net increase in the total agency case load of 319 during September, all due to new old age security applications now under investigation. Responsibility of children remains unchanged under the new law, Snow said, and those who are financially able to do so must assume full or partial support of their parents. During September there was a decrease of two in the number of blind persons receiving state aid, and a decrease of 19 in the county indigent list. Orphan aid cases remained at 204 which provided state aid assistance for 486 children. According to Snow's report, welfare department administrative costs showed another decline when the cost per case dropped from $2.20 in August to $1.91 in September. The percentage of funds used for administrative costs dropped from 9.4% in August to 7.3% in September. Assaulter Given 90-Day Sentence Anaheim Police Return Missing Woman to Home Anaheim police were instrumental this week in returning to her home a young woman who claimed to be suffering from loss of memory. There is some doubt, however, in the minds of officers here and at the Los Angeles county sheriff's sub-station at Norwalk that the woman actually was a victim of amnesia. At about 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon a well dressed attractive young woman entered the police station and requested Desk Sergeant James Pifer to assist her in establishing her identity. She claimed to remember nothing. Pifer found a small piece of paper in her purse upon which was a Downey address. Checking with Los Angeles sheriff's deputies it was learned that the address was that of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Jay, 424 Rarian street, Downey, the parents of a young woman who disappeared from her home October 2. The parents came immediately to Anaheim and identified the young woman as their daughter, Mrs. Iva Mae White, 23. Upon the arrival of her parents, Mrs. White immediately recognized them and embraced her mother. Deputies from the Norwalk substation yesterday informed Anaheim police that Mrs. White and her husband had considerable trouble recently. Permit For New Residence Given A building permit was issued this week to J. J. Krogen to construct a $5,000 dwelling and garage at 809 N. Janss street. It was one of six permits granted, having a total value of $7,530. Building Inspector R. Nyboe said. The next largest permit was granted Fred G. Battig, who will be on the musical organizations and other of other marching units. Route Not Chosen Selection of the parade will be made within the week. President Les Herron morning appointed a committee composed of Vard W. Hannah E. W. Barnes and James Sinnin to select the route. That, the route will be on is probable. In past year gestion at the intersection Angeles and Center streets been bad due to the fact times floats and cars enter intersection from two directions the same time. The hopes to eliminate that concern this year. Decision whether to close Friday afternoon will be likely to the individual merits it was decided this morning. More businesses will deal their windows this year than before, L. C. Vincent, chair of the committee, reported. est is high for both comp and non-competitive window plays, he said. Plans are rapidly being pledged for the Merchants office ball to be held in the Elkhouse Thursday evening. ed Mrs. Jack Corn. Prize costumes will be increased those given last year, she. The detailed program has not completed sufficiently to be nounced. Interest in the whiskering test is also growing, Jack H., reported. Many men of tare signing applications to the contest, which will be by outside men, he devised Whiskerino exemption tickets soon be placed on sale. August Ellistte announces his company had contracted the use of a calliope for ruth bration. He offered the use instrument during any part two-day event and declared it would be used in the place more than half of the quail for the financial campaign he collected and the balan promised, O. H. Renner in the group. Walsh to Speak To Townsend J. H. Walsh, manager of send clubs in the 19th conional district, will be the Assaulter Given 90-Day Sentence Pleading guilty to a charge of assault with the ability to do bodily harm, Florentino Gracia, 42, of 319 S. Los Angeles street was yesterday sentenced to 90 days in the county jail. His hearing was held before Acting City Judge Charles Kuchel. Garcia was arrested Tuesday evening on complaint of Eloesa Ramirez who resides in another apartment at the same address. She charged that the man crawled through a window into her bedroom and attempted to choke her. The attack took place about 12:30 o'clock Monday morning, she charges. Don't Overplaster Auto's Windshield This is the time of year when football becomes one of the main topics of conversation and youngsters from 12 to 70 give way to that urge to plaster their cars with such stickers as "Beat State!" and the like. Motorists are reminded by the Automobile Club of Southern California that the Vehicle Code specifies that such stickers are limited to an area of seven square inches in the lower right corner of the windshield, farthest removed from the driver's position. Residence Given A building permit was issued this week to J. J. Krogen to construct a $5,000 dwelling and garage at 809 N. Janss street. It was one of six permits granted, having a total value of $7,530. Building Inspector R. Nyboe said: The next largest permit was granted Fred G. Battig, who will alter a dwelling at 607 S. Dickel at a cost of $1,500. Other alteration permits were granted C. W. Lillibridge, 549 S. Janss, totaling $300, and Lewis Sieveke, 513 N. Bush, amounting to $500. Other permits were for peroofing work. Lions Club Will March in Parade The Anaheim Lions club will enter a marching unit of about 25 men in the annual Hallowe'en parade, it was decided last Friday at the meeting of the club. Each man will wear a comic head. The cooperation of other service clubs in the plan will be sought by a committee comprising A. P. M. Brown, Charles E. Griffith and Bill Payne. Walter Chase, son of Ben Chase, became a member of the club Friday, transferring here from Victorville where he was a member of the Lions club. The speaker of the day was Frank Rospaw, publisher of the Placentia Courier and immediate past president of the California Newspaper Publishers association. He spoke on various phases of the present day newspaper. Walnut Crop In Being Harvest Walnuts now being harvested are of lower quality than red. Walter Ross, manager of Anaheim Walnut associates, vealed this week. The size crop is also smaller than dicted. The recent hot sale said to be the cause for the reduction in quality. The Anaheim walnut house is working day and night with about 45 employees. Roeding of nuts for shipping poses is being carried out culls being sent to Los Angeles. The season will last November, Ross predicted. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 67th Year 259 East Center Street NUMBER 52 Festival Attire Will Appear On Streets in Week Plans for Hallowe'en Fete Progressing Rapidly, Merchants Learn Anaheim will put on its Hallowe'en attire sometime the first art of next week in preparation for the annual two-day celebration which will be held here October 28 and 29. This information is given to members of the Anaheim Merchants association at the meeting of that group this morning. That the parade this year will one of the biggest and best ever staged here is evident from the report made by August E. Hummacher that 125 floats and cars have been promised. In addition will be approximately 15 musical organizations and a number of other marching units. Route Not Chosen Selection of the parade route will be made within the next week. President Les Herron this morning appointed a committee composed of Vard W. Hannum, H. W. Barnes and James S. Boulton to select the route. That the route will be changed probable. In past years condition at the intersection of Los Angeles and Canton streets has Hirsute Display at Monte Webb's Creates Interest Monte Webb has turned the front window of his barber shop into an art gallery—or, perhaps, "rogues' gallery." "See yourself as others saw you," might be the proper title for the display. Displayed for all to see are numerous pictures of some of the city's leading men, all dressed up in hirsute adornments. Some are identifiable, some are not. In addition are several artists' conceptions of what the well-bearded man should wear. It's all being done to add to the interest in Anaheim's Hallowe'en celebration. Photos were furnished by Mrs. Mary Betzschl, Doye Ford is the artist. Valencia Season For Year Closes Packing Houses of Anaheim Inactive; Some Fruit Still On Markets The valencia orange season for 1937 in Anaheim and its surrounding areas has virtually come to a close with practically no acclimatization. City Recommends New Bridge Over Santa Ana River Letters Sent To Officials of State Requesting Consideration Action that is hoped will lead to the construction of a new bridge over the Santa Ana river on Olive road was taken by the Anaheim city council last night when it instructed City Clerk Charles E. Griffith to write to P. A. Stanton, state highway commissioner, and S. V. Cortelyou, district engineer, expressing opposition to the present plan of repairing the existing bridge. In the letters to the two state officials the council informed them of requests of citizens living on both sides of the Santa Ana river as well as in Anaheim that the council represent them in opposing the present plans. It is the believe of these residents, the letters say, that the present "bottle neck" bridge should be replaced with a larger structure. New Bridge Necessary The council also informed Stanton and Cortelyou that it is the belief of that group that a new four-lane bridge is a necessity from the standpoint of safety, facilitation of travel and benefit to the district. The trus- Valencia Season For Year Closes Packing Houses of Anaheim Inactive; Some Fruit Still On Markets The valencia orange season for 1937 in Anaheim and its surrounding areas has virtually come to a close with practically no activity in any of the packing houses of the city. The season ended a few weeks earlier this year than is customary. Absolute end of the season is expected about November 1 when it is anticipated that all fruit now in the eastern markets will have been sold. In past years sales of fruit in the eastern centers was often made after November 1, it was said. The fiscal year of the Central Orange County Fruit exchange closes November 1, Manager C. H. Lawrence declared. Reduction in the length of the valencia season here this year is traced directly to the excessive cold weather last winter. Much fruit was damaged by the freezing weather, reducing somewhat the amount of marketable fruit. No Foreign Shipping Fruit began to go to market near the end of April this season. All shipments were to markets in this country, there being no exports this season. Neither packing house managers nor citrus exchange officials are prepared at this time to present an accurate review of the past season as to total shipments and average returns. It is generally conceded, however, that more fruit was shipped from the county than was originally estimated. Early in the season the market price reached a high point, but the peak was not maintained in subsequent selling. Boy Scouts From Anaheim Honored High honors were won by Anaheim Boy Scout troop 75 at the camporal for scouts from Southern California and Arizona which was held over the past week end at Irvine park. The outstanding achievement of council represent them in opposing the present plans. It is the believe of these residents the letters say, that the present "bottle neck" bridge should be replaced with a larger structure. New Bridge Necessary The council also informed Stanton and Cortelyou that it is the belief of that group that a new four-lane bridge is a necessity from the standpoint of safety, facilitation of travel and benefit to the district. The trustees requested that serious consideration be given by state officials to the project. Petitions have been circulated within the city this week asking that a new bridge be built. Work on realigning Olive road was started last week. The council introduced two new ordinances at the meeting last night, one establishing new fire zones and the other adopting the 1937 edition of the Pacific Coast Building Officials conference uniform building code. The latter ordinance repeals a similar ordinance adopted Nov. 12, 1935. Fire Zones Created Three fire zones are created by the new ordinance, which will probably be passed at the next regular meeting of the council on October 26. Roughly zone one covers the general business area, zone two the neighborhood business area and other property along principal boulevards and adjacent to the general business area. Zone three includes all other areas within the city. The building code establishes the types of buildings which may be constructed in the various fire zones. Sign Contract An agreement with Dominic J. Bastanchury for the disposal of the city's garbage for the year between November 1, 1937 and October 31, 1938 was signed by the council. The rate was fixed at $1.10 per ton, an increase of 10 cents per ton over last year. Anaheim's share of maintenance of section one of the joint outfall sewer district during September is $214.55, it was reported. Twenty-five new business licenses were sold by the city last month, it was reported. Revenue from the new licenses amounted to $228. Reports of various departments of the city were submitted. Brastad Speaks Walsh to Speak To Townsendites H. Walsh, manager of Townsend clubs in the 19th congressional district, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim townsend club next Tuesday evening, President Mrs. Ida Freeman announced yesterday. The speaker will present latest information regarding the Townsend movement. He has spent the last three weeks touring the state with Dr. F. E. Townsend. Prior to the business meeting a benefit dinner will be held, start at 6 o'clock, Mrs. Freeman planned. The public is invited to attend the meeting. Walnut Crop Is Being Harvested Walnuts now being harvested due to lower quality than expectant Walter Ross, manager of the Anaheim walnut association realized this week. The size of the crop is also smaller than predicted. The recent hot spell is due to the cause for the reaction in quality. The Anaheim walnut packing house is working day and night about 45 employees, Ross said. Adoption of nuts for shipping purposes is being carried out here, is being sent to Los Angeles. The season will last through November, Ross predicted. Boy Scouts From Anaheim Honored High honors were won by Anaheim Boy Scout troop 75 at the camporal for scouts from Southern California and Arizona which was held over the past week end at Irvine park. The outstanding achievement of the 10 boys from the troop was being awarded a camp rating of 100 per cent. In addition, they found the treasure during the camporal treasure hunt and were awarded seals in campera, fellowship and appearance. The seals were granted after eight inspectors were made. Members of the troop who attended the gathering were Jimmy Starr, in charge, Allen Wisser, Floyd Franzen, Lee Thaxton, Tommy Quarton, Donald Lehmner, Bobby Heter, Roger Acton, Ralph Bogoshian and Claude Leonard. The boys left Anaheim Friday evening, being taken to the park by Leo Friis, Al De Witt and Warren Hodges. They returned to their homes Sunday evening. Waynick Estate is Valued at $137,000 The late Mrs. Berniece B. Waynick of Santa Ana, widow of Dean D. Waynick, former head of the Association Laboratory of Anaheim, left an estate valued at $137,628.53, according to the appraiser's report to superior court. Earl Waynick, 19, son of Dr. and Mrs. Waynick, is the chief heir. He will receive $131,013.95. State inheritance tax amounts to $4,-651.12, while the federal tax is $1,126.35. Anaheim's share of maintenance of section one of the joint outfall sewer district during September is $214.55, it was reported. Twenty-five new business licenses were sold by the city last month, it was reported. Revenue from the new licenses amounted to $228. Reports of various departments of the city were submitted. Brastad Speaks At Kiwanis Club Dr. J. P. Brastad of Anaheim was the guest speaker at Tuesday's meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club, discussing his hobby, "Orchids." Henry M. Adams was program chairman. In addition to his remarks on display of orchids the flowers Dr. Bradstad had on display an exhibit of orchids he has grown at his home here. He told of the many experiments he has made with his flowers and of the particular characteristics of the orchid. Nomination of officers for the coming year was also a feature of the program. Glenn Merrill was nominated for the presidency. Candidates for vice-president are George Henry, Everett M. Cone and L. C. Herron. Fred Backs was nominated to succeed himself as treasurer. Seeking directorships are Ray Van Wagoner, Walter Williams, Bill Wallop, Roy Helsing, Charles Schmidt, Homer Nelson, James Casto and Claude Lane. Merrill and Cone gave brief reports on the Kiwanis convention at Sacramento over the past week end. Also attending the session were President William Webb and Dr. Nelson.