anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

HEREIN is contained a review of the founding, the growth and development of Anaheim, 1870 to 1937 VOL. LXVIII FOUR SECTIONS Trustees Adopt Ordinance Fixing New Fire Zones Additional Member for Fire Department Approved; Wallace Selected Ordinances establishing a new building code and new fire zones for the city of Anaheim were adopted last Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of the city council. The new laws will become effective in 30 days. The new building code will conform with the 1937 edition of the Pacific Coast Building Officials conference uniform building code with the exception of changes in A. P. M. Brown Resigns as Auto Club Manager Severing of his connections with the Automobile Club of Southern California was announced this week by A. P. M. Brown, manager of the Anaheim office of that organization for the past 11 years. Brown is not yet ready to announce his plans for the future, but revealed that he plans to maintain his residence in Anaheim and to remain active in the many civic organizations to which he belongs. The retiring manager will be succeeded by C. R. Brandon of Huntington Park, while Lloyd Murray is in charge of the office pending Brandon's arrival. Engineers Make Test Drills On Sites of Dams Final Designs Being Worked On by Government Men; Wage Scale Opposed Final designs of dams to be constructed in the Orange county flood control program are now being completed by a corps of 30 government engineers working in the field and in the district office. This announcement was made yesterday by County Flood Control Engineer M. N. Thompson. Contracts have been let for exploratory drilling on all the dam sites and one group has already started work on the Brea canyon Ordinances establishing a new building code and new fire zones for the city of Anaheim were adopted last Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of the city council. The new laws will become effective in 30 days. The new building code will conform with the 1937 edition of the Pacific Coast Building Officials conference uniform building code with the exception of changes in the requirements in stucco. The council also approved the recommendation of the police and fire commission that an additional man be added to the fire department on a permanent basis. Homer Wallace, recommended by Fire Chief R. Nyboe for the position, was hired by the council at a salary of $130 a month. With the addition of the fifth man in the department all regular firemen will be enabled to take four days each month off each month duty. In addition to his work at the station, Wallace will also be used in fire prevention activities. Application Denied An application by James Smith for a variance in the zoning ordinance was rejected by the council upon recommendation of the city planning commission. The latter organization also recommended several changes in the zoning ordinance as well as the adoption of a new subdivisions ordinance. Neither recommendations were discussed by the council Tuesday evening. Miss Etta Williams filed with the council the assessment roll for the current fiscal year. It shows that of a total of $79,638.58 to be collected in taxes, $39,824.13 will be collected in the first installment and $39,814.45 in the second installment. Anaheim city will supply $66,645.48 of the total. Amounts shown from subdivisions include North Anaheim, $568.93; North and East, $2,463.75; North and West, $711.45; Industrial, $647.06; and Helen & Lynch, $155.66. Acquisition district number one will provide $1,569.93, district number two, $4,414.31, district number three, $1,714.97, and weeds, $747.04. Tax revenues will be spent in three divisions. The general fund requires $9,461.67; library $13,- Board to Study Heater Measure Proposed Ordinance Seeks Control of Smudging In Orange County The board of supervisors has taking under advisement an ordinance designed to regulate the use of orchard heaters in the county. The measure was presented by A.J.Cruickshank of Santa Ana, Orange county representative on the Southern California orchard heating committee. The proposed ordinance would prohibit the use of any orchard heater "in which petroleum or any product thereof is used as fuel, which produces unconsumed solid carbonaceous matter at a rate in excess of one gram per minute." Violation of the ordinance would be a misdemeanor. Several other southern California counties have passed anti-smudge ordinances since the period of freezing weather last winter in which much damage was done by smoke. The legislations was fostered by the Southern California orchard heating committee. Expense Slight Cruickshank informed the supervisors that old type heaters could be remodeled to meet the restrictions at a cost of 25 to 50 cents. It would be necessary to establish a system of regulating the heaters as soon as lighted instead of waiting until all heaters in the grove are fired, he said. Conference with representatives of the Orange county farm bureau will be held before the board of supervisors act upon the ordinance, it was indicated. The farm bureau had previously made suggestions and recommendations of methods of eliminating the dam. Final designs of dams to be constructed in the Orange county flood control program are now being completed by a corps of 30 government engineers working in the field and in the district office. This announcement was made yesterday by County Flood Control Engineer M.N. Thompson. Contracts have been let for exploratory drilling on all the dam sites and one group has already started work on the Brea canyon location just north of Fullerton. It was declared yesterday that it is not likely that bonds voted last July 27 for the purpose of carrying on the county's share of the project will be offered until the federal government requests purchase of land for dam sites and flood control reservoirs. The bonds will probably bear the date of January 2, 1938. Work Not Started The county is now awaiting start of general work pending opening of Coyote creek to increased capacity. Plans and specifications for the work on that creek which is to be under district tax have been completed and are to be presented to the board of supervisors November 2. Work can begin at once unless the board finds it advisable to delay construction due to the impending rainy season. Some rights of ways for the straightening of the creek also remain to be obtained, it was said. In the meantime Thompson entered a protest with the board of supervisors for adopting the wage schedule in use for county road department as the scale to be paid county flood control project workers. The engineer based his protest on the contention that the wage scale is considerably lower than that being paid by army engineers on the project, as the prevailing wage for this locality. Work Permanent Speaking in support of the scale, supervisors said that the county work would be permanent while employment provided by the government is only temporary. It was pointed out that the government hour-scale amounts to about $112 a month and that county road and chain men receive $110 a month. Supervisor Steele Finley was the only member of the board who voted against the new wage scale. John G. Bircher is shown from subdivisions include North Anaheim, $568.93; North and East, $2,463.75; North and West; $711.45; Industrial, $647.06; and Helen & Lynch, $155.66. Acquisition district number one will provide $1,569.93, district number two, $4,414.31, district number three, $1,714.97, and weeds, $747.04. Tax revenues will be spent in three divisions. The general fund requires $9,461.67; library $13,-691.59 and bonds $47,749.07. May Change Fiscal Year The council discussed the possibility of changing the fiscal year to conform with the county and state. At present the city's fiscal year is from May 1 to April 30, while those for the county and state are from July 1 to June 30. It is expected that definite action will be taken next spring. The general safety committee which met last Monday presented several recommendations to the council, which were accepted but no action taken. Principal recommendations were for the installation of four-way reflectorized stop signs at Palm and Center streets; four-way stop signs at Lemon and Santa Ana streets; stop signs at all streets intersecting Santa Ana except Los Angeles and Palm streets; and stop signs at Santa Ana and Manchester boulevard. The council must designate Santa Ana street as a boulevard to make possible these changes, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith said. TRUCK STOLEN Theft of a hand truck valued at $12 Monday from the rear of 161 W. Center street was reported to police by the General Bottling Distributing company of Santa Ana. Santa Anan Guilty of Drunken Driving Oris Turner, 20, of the Santa Ana Y.M.C.A. will appear before City Judge Frank Tausch on October 30 to be sentenced for driving while intoxicated. The young man is free under bail of $150. The young man was arrested at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning following an automobile accident at the corner of Palm and Center streets. He was originally charged with being drunk. This charge was later dropped and the new complaint entered. Turner pleaded guilty when he appeared before Judge Tausch Tuesday morning. Reckless Driver is Fined in City Court Joe L. Perez, 22-year-old La Jolla colony resident, Saturday paid $15 of a $25 fine for reckless driving and the balance was suspended when he pleaded guilty to the charge in Anaheim city court. Perez was arrested originally on a charge of driving while intoxicated. John G. Bircher is Summoned by Death John Gottleb Bircher, 76, a native of Switzerland but a resident of Anaheim for the last year and a half passed away early Wednesday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna L. Wessler, at the corner of Euclid and Manchester roads. He is survived by one brother, John Jacob Bircher of Santa Ana; and one sister, Mrs. Anna L. Wessler of Anaheim. Funeral services will conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeral home tomorrow at 2 o'clock. The Rev. O. R. Schroeder, pastor of the Bethel Baptist church, will officiate. Lodge Plans Event Honoring Document The Knights of Pythias are planning a Constitution day observance program to be given in the auditorium of Anaheim union high school November 10 at 8 o'clock, it was announced this week. Thomas H. Kuchel, assemblyman, has been obtained as the principal speaker of the evening. The Knights of Pythias are asking the cooperation of all fraternal civic and patriotic groups of the city in making this program a success. 3th Anniversary AND HISTORICAL EDITION ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1937 ON REACHING SIXTY-EIGHT With this issue, the Gazette enters its sixty-eighth year. Sixty-eight years; commencing with all the difficulties and labor involved in its first edition, in October, 1870, when Anaheim had but a handful of people, and when the entire western United States had but a handful of newspapers— Sixty-eight years, each succeeding one presenting a new battalion of problems to meet and to conquer, but each one witnessing a firmer foundation upon which the Gazette might erect its future— Sixty-eight years, during which period, time has seen this city and this newspaper enjoy the plaudits of all as they achieved recurrent success in their unselfish labors— Sixty-eight years, forty-eight of which were under the high-minded enthusiasm of Henry Kuchel. When the first "crew" put the first edition of the Orange's Terms For Withdrawal Sent to Council Temporary Use of Sewer Requested in Exchange for City's Assets The city of Orange this definitely informed other and sanitary districts hold membership in the joint sewer district of the terms which it would like to without from district. The Anaheim council Tuesday evening receded a communication from Orange but took no action upon it. For the past several months ange has indicated its desire leave the district. In its new battalion of problems to meet and to conquer, but each one witnessing a firmer foundation upon which the Gazette might erect its future— Sixty-eight years, during which period, time has seen this city and this newspaper enjoy the plaudits of all as they achieved recurrent success in their unselfish labors— Sixty-eight years, forty-eight of which were under the high-minded enthusiasm of Henry Kuchel. When the first "crew" put the first edition of the Gazette to bed, on the evening of October 29, 1870, it remained only for delivery of the newspaper, a task delegated to an eleven year-old boy, to whom the newspaper business was far and away the most dazzling work a man could have. Seventeen years later, when the young man was 28 years of age, and had several years work on Los Angeles and San Francisco newspapers behind him, he returned to buy the Gazette—in whose founding he played his part. And for an almost half-century thereafter, he guided its destinies. The story of the Gazette is the story of Anaheim. Each a pioneer, both have kept step with progress; and neither has failed to fight in the best interest of the other. Anaheim has ever been loyal to this newspaper. The Gazette has constantly endeavored to be of service to this city. Elsewhere in this issue are stories of the hardy pioneer days, long since gone by; of problems met, and—won or lost—fought hard. Anaheim has risen above internecine struggles to go on to greater glory—to become a better place in which to live. The Gazette has risen above the futile sniping of some intemperates to become more solidly entrenched as the home paper—giving the city, in one issue, the current accounts of local happenings that have been of local interest. The city's businessmen know, to revert to the jargon of the press, of its great reader interest. They have consistently used its columns to stimulate their trade. To them, the Gazette gladly acknowledges their material part in the maintenance of its own sound financial health. Editorially, in all its history, this newspaper has been motivated, consistently, by what it deemed the city's weal. Anaheim's advancement and growth have been this newspaper's creed. In life, one advances no further than his friends permit; thus, also, with this newspaper. Today, you make possible this anniversary edition of thirty-two pages. The city of Orange this week has indicated its desire leave the district. In its communication to the city of Anaheim sent in form of a resolution adopted by the Orange city council, Orange said it wants to eject the withdrawal and dispose of interests in an amicable man and without litigation. Reasons for the withdrawal were that it would serve the interests of Orange and benefit the remaining members increasing proportionately for potential future use their respect shares of the line's capacities. Communication also pointed that Orange has submitted a W application for assistance in building its own treatment plant that the state board of health approved the plans. Terms are Llc. The terms suggested by Orange provide that city will reland convey to the remaining members all right, title and interest in the sewer lines, right way, screening plant and equipment and property and assets of the sewer, provided range may continue its present of the sewer for a period of year from November 1, 1937. Orange will not pay any toward the maintenance or roof of the line during that time; also requests that it be permitted to rent its present portion of line after November 1, 1938, not later than May 1, 1939, she the new plant not be complied before November 1 of next year. The council will probably cuss the communication at its formal meeting next Tuesday. Parking Rules for Parade Announced Police Chief J. S. Bouldin today requested that all ex-service men who are to assist in handling the parade tomorrow night meet at the police station at 6 o'clock. He also announced that parking will be prohibited in Center street between Olive and Palm streets after 6 o'clock. Cars may park parallel on Center west of Palm and on Broadway, but double parking will be prohibited. Kuchel will Speak to Townsend Club Thomas H. Kuchel, assemblyman, will address members of the Anaheim Townsend club next Tuesday evening, it was announced today. He will discuss in particular the state old age pension law and other work of the legislature. The meeting will be held in the Townsend clubs at 7:30 o'clock. A week from tonight the club is planning a chicken dinner at the clubrooms between 6 and 7 o'clock. The public is invited. Funeral Conducted for H. H. Yellis, 84 Funeral services were conducted Monday in Upland for Henry H. Yellis, 84, who passed away Saturday morning. Interment was in Ontario cemetery under the direction of Backs, Terry and Campbell. Yellis had come to Anaheim about six weeks ago from his former home in Upland. He was the father of W. K. Yellis of Anaheim. He is also survived by two daughters, a brother and a sister. Fire Destroys Barn Owned by H. Gatjens The barn on the ranch of Henry Gatjens at Lincoln and Hansen roads was destroyed by fire last Thursday, the flames also killing two horses. Ten tons of hay, a tractor and other farm implements were also destroyed. Origin of the fire has not been determined. The Orange county fire department answered the call and saved the garage from burning. Two Anaheim young men Sunday decided to get some fish for their apartment lease that acquiring them from the city park was a mistake. Officers arrested Lester O'28; and Robert A. Weaver, both of 136 N. Lemon street, charged them with fishing in waters. Both pleaded guilty day before City Judge F. Tausch and were ordered to fines of $10 or spend five days jail. Weaver paid his fine, did not. CONCISE and complete is the Records of Events Which Marked the Milestones of Community Achievement through all the years 32 PAGES NUMBER 1 Orange's Terms for Withdrawal Sent to Council orary Use of Sewer Is requested in Exchange for City's Assets The city of Orange this week tently informed other cities sanitary districts holding ownership in the joint outfall district of the terms upon it would like to withdraw district. The Anaheim city will Tuesday evening receivcommunication from Orange, look no action upon it. the past several months Orhas indicated its desire to the district. In its com- Gazette Thanks Contributors to Annual Edition The publishers and editors of the Gazette take this opportunity to publicly express their appreciation for the cooperation of so many of the residents of Anaheim in making this aniversary edition a success. Especial thanks are offered to those individually and organizations who so generously provided the Gazette with photographs of old time scenes and occasions as well as preparing material from which was written the histories published in this issue. Retired Fireman Anaheim Gay As Harvest Fete Is Officially Open Two-Day Period of Festival Will be Climaxed with Gigantic Parade Awakened at 7 o'clock by the remaining of hours, the loading of whistles and the piercing music of the calliope, all Anaheim this morning embarked upon a twoday period of festivities marking the annual Hallowe'en season. Climax to the celebration will come tomorrow evening when the 14th successive Hallowe'en parade will be witnessed by more than 20,000 persons. The opening event of today's Retired Fireman Killed in Mishap Former Head of Long Beach Department Victim of Crash in Canyon An automobile plunging down the side of a hill 200 feet into a ravine about 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening carried to his death Diver Lloyd Robinson, 57, a resident of Silverado canyon for the past two years. Also injured in the accident was the victim's wife of four months, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Robinson, 59. The crash occurred on the Silverado canyon road about two miles south of the Orange county road. Investigating officers expressed the opinion that Robinson in some way lost control of his automobile. He died en route to St. Joseph's hospital. Robinson was a former fire chief in Long Beach. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Neb., and retired from the fire department in 1934 after serving 24 years. In addition to his widow he is survived by one son, George W. Robinson of Silverado Canyon; three daughters, Mrs. Erma E. Matthews of South Gate; Mrs. Ethel A. Kirkpatrick of Long Beach and Mrs. Gladys Davis of Pomona; four sisters, Mrs. Payne of Pomona, Mrs. Annie Woodyard of Pomona, Mrs. Altha Alexander of Long Beach and Mrs. Annice Woodyard of Pomona. Kin of Residents of Anaheim Hurt A Los Angeles woman and her mother-in-law of Berkeley received severe injuries in an automobile accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of Brookhurst and La Palma roads. Those hurtAwokened at 7 o'clock by the expression on the mastle of whistles and the piercing music of the calliope, all Anaheim this morning embarked upon a two-day period of festivities marking the annual Hallowe'en season. Climax to the celebration will come tomorrow evening when the 14th successive Hallowe'en parade will be witnessed by more than 20,000 persons. The opening event of today's program was the breakfast meeting of the Merchants association, sponsors of the event, at the Marigold cafe. The banquet room was packed to capacity with men and women in Hallowe'en costume who participated in an informal program of music and hilarity. Culprits Arrested Shortly after the completion of the breakfast members of the American Legion post, acting as "cops" for the kangaroo court started their rounds of the business district, "arresting" culprits who were not in costume or, in the case of men, who had not grown whiskers. The kangaroo court was the center of excited interest for nearly two hours. Attracting almost as much interest as the kangaroo court, morning was the judging of the whiskerino contest held this afternoon. Scores of men, women and children found amusement among the many men whose hirsute adornments were of all types of colors, shapes and length. Tough a capacity crowd is expected at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse for the second annual Merchants association's grand costume ball. Queen Margaret Inskeep will be crowned during the evening. Horse Show Friday The center of interest tomorrow afternoon will be the fourth annual horse show, which will be held on the ballgrounds at the city park beginning at 1 o'clock. Admission is free. Nearly 300 horses have been entered in the event, according to Chairman Ralph Macbeth, including gaited horses, jumpers, trick ponies, stock horses, draft horses. Many of the animals have won prizes in Europe and United States horse shows. Nearly 150 floats, car, marching units, mounted units and musical organizations will participate in the three-mile long Kin of Residents of Anaheim Hurt A Los Angeles woman and her mother-in-law of Berkeley received severe injuries in an automobile accident Tuesday morning at the intersection of Brookhurst and La Palma roads. Those hurt were Mrs. Clifford Weber of Los Angeles and Mrs. Julia Weber. The accident occurred when automobiles driven by Mrs. Clifford Weber and Paul Dutton of Orange collided. Neither Dutton nor Mrs. Charles Smith, also of Los Angeles, who was riding with Mrs. Weber were injured. The two women were taken to the Anaheim sanitarium. The driver of the Weber car and Mrs. Smith are daughters of Mrs. Annie Hodges and sisters of Miss Lois Hodges and Warren Hodges of Anaheim. L. N. Wisser, Earl Steadman "Strike Breakers" Friends of L. N. (Pete) Wisser and Earl Steadman wouldn't think of them as "strike breakers." But that's just what they were. Back before the turn of the century, when both were school kids here, they used to work for The Gazette. The principal duties of the youngsters was to fold and deliver the papers. However, once in a awhile the Chinese employed to turn the old hand press would go on "strike." Wisser and Steadman were then called upon to use their youthful strength in turning the press. Admission is free. Nearly 300 horses have been entered in the event, according to Chairman Ralph Macbeth, including gaited horses, jumpers, trick ponies, stock horses, draft horses. Many of the animals have won prizes in Europe and United States horse shows. Nearly 150 floats, car, marching units, mounted units and musical organizations will participate in the three-mile long parade at 7:30 o'clock. The line of march will start on East Center street near the railroad tracks, precede west to West street, thence south to Broadway and thence east on Broadway to the tracks. Leading the bands and musical (Continued on Page 8) Officer of Navy Speaks to Club Navy day was commemorated by the Anaheim Lions club last Friday noon with Lieut. C. H. Lyman of the U. S. S. West Virginia as the speaker. The battleship of today is similar to a modern city, Lieut. Lyman said. It has its store, barber shop, waterworks, electric light plant and newspaper, which is published when the ship is at sea. Vic LaMont, who attended the county council meeting at Costa Mesa early in the week reported on the gathering. Henry DuBois and Ernest Kirk were initiated into the Lions club at that meeting, which was also attended by A. P. M. Brown and C. C. Lamb. M. E. Beebe, O. E. Hanson, Brown and LaMont also attended a meeting last week in Riverside where the national secretary, Melvin Jones, was honored.