anaheim-gazette 1937-11-04

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing Phone Anaheim 2414 VOL. LXVIII Vast Crowd Sees Parade Climaxing Hallowe’en Fete. Grand Prize is Awarded to Western Auto Supply Company’s Float Acclaimed as the outstanding event in the 14-year-old history of Anaheim Hallowe’en parades, the 1937 presentation was witnessed last Friday evening by a crowd estimated to number about 50,000 persons. The parade was the climax of a two-day celebration which opened early Thursday morning with the Merchants’ association breakfast. Grand sweepstakes award for floats in the parade was won by the Western Auto Supply company with its float depicting a grotesque monster partially hidden within a cave. From time to time the monster extended its body toward the crowd in a threatening manner. The float was named “Cave of Traffic Demons.” Second prize was won by Van de Kamp’s bakery and third by the Fullerten chamber of commerce. Three Miles Long More than 150 floats, cars, musical organizations and marching units participated in the three-mile long parade. At its head was Sheriff Logan Jackson as grand marshal. Aides to the grand marshal where William T. Wallop and Bill Brown. Among the noted personages Second prize was won by Van de Kamp's bakery and third by the Fullerton chamber of commerce. Three Miles Long More than 150 floats, cars, musical organizations and marching units participated in the three-mile long parade. At its head was Sheriff Logan Jackson as grand marshal. Aides to the grand marshal where William T. Wallop and Bill Brown. Among the noted personages riding horses in the parade was Leo Carrillo, stage and screen actor. Other awards were won by the Buena Park Junior chamber of commerce for the most comical float; the Anaheim De Molay for the most comical stunt, the Izaak Walton league for the most unusual entry, H. D. McBride and Jerry Minter, Marjorie Criss and Barbara June Humphrey, and John Stafford in other classifications. A special award was given the service clubs whose members formed a marching unit wearing gortesque masks. Judges for the parade were Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, Mrs. L. C. Herron, Frank Tausch, Harry D. Riley and Thomas H. Kuechel. Many See Horse Show Approximately 800 persons witnessed the horse show held Friday afternoon at the city park which entries described as one of the best in the state. On display in the various classes were between 150 and 200 horses and competition in all events was keen. Don Reavis of Pomona was the judge of the gaited horses. Henry Cullins of Van Nuys judged the hunters and jumpers. Both are nationally known as judges of horse show events and the former is recognized as one of the greatest saddle horse riders in the nation. Others who assisted Chairman Ralph Macbeth in arranging and handling the event were Lindsay Mills, superintendent of livestock at the Los Angeles county fair, and Eldon Fairbanks, equestrian chairman of the Tournament of Roses. Winners Announced First prize for the outstanding (Continued on Page 6) Father and Sons Confound Police Service Station and Homes Rebbed Since Fridav; Loet Tetals $613 John Stanley Gillespie and Fred Achelpohl, held by Los Angeles police as burglar suspects, yesterday admitted burglaring the Union Oil company's service station at Palm and Center street last Friday night and on a previous occasion. Police Chief J. S. Bouldin announced this morning. A series of five burglaries which occurred in Anaheim since last Friday night are being investigated by Anaheim police. Loet totaling more than $600 was obtained from a service station and four residences, according to police reports. In addition to the major crimes, police were confronted with several petty theft cases which occurred during the Hallowe'en celebration last Thursday and Friday. The largest amount of property was taken in the burglary last Friday night of the Union Oil company's station at Center and Palm streets. It was the second time within two weeks that the station had been burglarized. Twenty tires of various sizes and values were stolen when burglar broke locks on two doors to the storeroom and removed the property. Value of the tires was set at $328. In the first burglar tires and wheels valued at $50 were stolen. Old Coins Taken Mrs. Lucy Petit 418-S. Melrose Y. M. C. A. CONFERENE BOYS WILL BE H Anaheim will be the host city to a group of between 350 and 425 boys on December 11 and 12 when the Southern California Older Boys conference under the Young Men's Christian association is held here. Arrangements for the gathering here were completed last week and announced on Friday by Month's Building Permits Decline October's building permits in Anaheim declined nearly one half from those issued during the same month last year. Building Inspector R. Nyboe announced this week. The total valuation for last month was $30,000, while the value for October, 1936, was $59,-389. Despite the decline last month the total for the year to date exceeds the total for the first 10 months of last year, Nyboe said. By November 1 permits valued at $353,849 had been issued, compared with a total of $341,618 for the same period last year. The only permit issued this week was to W. F. Cranston who will construct a $2,000 dwelling at 207 S. East street. Serious Charges Confront Youth Preliminary hearing for Eugene Mills, superintendent of livestock at the Los Angeles county fair, and Eldon Fairbanks, equestrian chairman of the Tournament of Roses. Winners Announced First prize for the outstanding (Continued on Page 6) Father and Sons Confound Police Carl Olsen, 35, of 214½ E. 43rd street, Los Angeles, is in the county jail serving a five-day vagrancy sentence and his two sons, nine and six years of age, are in care of the county juvenile home, following the father's arrest here Monday. Olsen first came to attention of police Monday morning at a cafe here when he told officers several wild stories and asked that he and the boys be given lodging for the night. The three were brought to the police station and police started investigating the man's story that his wife had left him some six weeks previously and was living with her mother at a Los Angeles address. Officers are still trying to locate the woman. The man was booked as a vagrant Monday afternoon and pleaded guilty. TRANSIENT ARRESTED Oscar Watson, 46, transient, was arrested Tuesday evening and booked for vagrancy. He pleaded guilty Wednesday before City Judge Frank Tausch and was given a 30-day suspended sentence and ordered out of town. company's station at Center and Palm streets. It was the second time within two weeks that the station had been burglarized. Twenty tires of various sizes and values were stolen when burglaries broke locks on two doors to the storeroom and removed the property. Value of the tires was set at $328. In the first burglary tires and wheels valued at $50 were stolen. Old Coins Taken Mrs. Lucy Petit, 418-S. Melrose street, lost old coins worth $130 and two dollars in currency to burglaries last Sunday night, she reported to police. Entrance was gained to the home sometime between 10 o'clock Sunday night and 5 o'clock Monday morning through a rear door. Stolen were a one-half dime valued at $100, a large penny worth $5, a gold coin valued at $25 and $2 in bills. The unusual coins had holes in them. Two dresses and a pair of shoes having a total value of $47 were stolen from the J. W. Wilson home, 918 N. Palm street, Monday night. Entrance was gained by use of a passkey, police learned. John Yoder, 515 N. Olive street, reported Tuesday that his home had been entered between 2 and 2:30 o'clock that afternoon and purses and money stolen from a service drawer in the dining room. A lady's purse containing two $20 bills, a small purse containing $2 and a baby's bank with $4 in it were stolen, Yoder said. Another report was made Tuesday by E. M. Schlotter, 604 N. Olive, who said a $60 watch was missing from his home. He had put the watch away sometime ago and missed it Tuesday. Preliminary hearing for Eugene F. Fisher, 22, of 201 N. Emily street, charged with rape, will be held in the Anaheim city court next Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, it was ruled by City Judge Frank Tausch this morning when the youth was arraigned. Fisher was arrested last night and charged with suspicion of felony. The charge of rape was filed this morning on recommendation of the district attorney. A 13-year-old girl, daughter of Anaheim residents, is involved in the case, police said. Rites Held Monday for Thomas M. Hill Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Buena Park Congregational church for Thomas M. Hill, 31, who passed away Friday. Hilgenfeld funeral home was in charge of arrangements and intombment was at Loma Vista mausoleum. Hill, a resident of Buena Park for 24 years, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Esther Hill, a son, Kenneth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Hill, all of Buena Park; and two sisters. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1937 FOLLOWE'EN PARADE FLOATS Lutheran Church Plans Home for Aged in Anaheim Fund Dedicated by Late Marie Thomas Provides Money for Project Plans are this week be drawn by an architect for the modeling of the old General J Royer home at Ball and Wash roads which is to become a he for the aged of the Evangelical Lutheran churches. Announcement that the home will be established was made late last week the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, part of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church and a director of the California Home association. The site for the home for aged includes five acres on northeast corner of Ball and W nut roads and the 11-room house which was the former home General Royer well known as of the early day residents of city. Remodel House It is expected that approximately $2000 will be spent in modifying the dwelling and landscaping the grounds. When the architect completes his plans they be submitted to the California Home association for approval after which bids will be let. About 50 persons are on a waiting list for admission to the Rev. Schmelzer revealed, but association will undoubtedly be able to care for that large number at present. Enlarger 14th annual Halthe above photograph the upper left is the on which rode Queen is the Izaak Walton league float. Lower left is Leo Carrillo, stage and screen actor. Lower center is the Buena Park Junior chamber of commerce float. Lower right is the float entered by the Western Auto Supply company which won the grand sweepstakes award. Courtesy of Long Beach Press-Telegram A. CONFERENCE OF OLDER S WILL BE HELD IN ANAHEIM will be the host city to between 350 and 425 september 11 and 12 when tern California Older ence under the Young antian association is held engements for the gathwere completed last announced on Friday by J. B. Wilbur, secretary of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A. This city will be assisted by Fullerton, Orange and Santa Ana in housing the boys who will attend the conference. The "Harvard plan" will be followed in that the youths will stay at various privates homes. Anaheim will funish lodgings for about 150 of the boys with the others to be distributed in the other towns. All sessions of the conclave will be held at the Anaheim union high school. The general assemblies will be held in the auditorium. Group meetings will be held in other rooms. Details of the program are not yet complete, but the general plan of previous conferences of the older boys will be followed. Secretary Wilbur declared. In addition to discussion groups and general assembly meetings entertainments are also to be provided. Rickey to Speak The principal speaker for the gathering will be Branch Rickey, vice-president of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball club and a nationally-known figure in boys' work, Wilbur announced. Cooperation of various organizations and individuals makes possible the holding of the conference in Anaheim, it was pointed out by the Y. M. C. A. secretary. Unanimous support and approval of the program has been given by the Anaheim Ministerial union. Others who have cooperated with Secretary Wilbur in arranging for the conference are M. A. City Will Start Various Projects Sewer, Street and Storm Drain Improvements are Approved Several projects pointing towards improvements in street, storm drains and sewage systems in Anaheim will be started within the next few days by the city. City Engineer E. P. Hapgood declared following the informal meeting of the city council last Tuesday evening. All projects will be directed by the engineer's office. Street improvement work will be done on La Palma and West streets, Hapgood said, with grading work to be the principal activity. La Palma street will be graded from Lemon to Palm streets and West street will be graded between Broadway and Santa Ana street. Both jobs will be connected with storm drain improvement in that both streets will carry more water after completion of the grading, the engineer pointed out. Part of Project Grading of the streets was originally a part of the curb and sidewalk repair project for which the city had applied for WPA assistance. Delay in receiving the grant has forced the city to proceed with the grading work before the winter rains come, it was pointed out. Another portion of the storm drain improvement project calls for construction of a railtop type culvert on the south side of North street at the intersection of Los Angeles street. Several other projects are expected that approximately $2000 will be spent in modifying the dwelling and landscaping the grounds. When the architect completes his plans they will be submitted to the California Home association for approval after bids will be let. About 50 persons are on a writing list for admission to the hotel Rev. Schmelzer revealed, but association will undoubtedly be able to care for that large number at present. Enlargement of the home is planned for future. A gift to the church made several years ago by the late Marie Thomas made possible establishment of the home Rev. Schmelzer declared. Thomas willed to the church $8,000 in cash and eight lots North and Dickel streets, stipulating that a Lutheran church for aged be established on her property and the money be used develop it. Petition for Change The property which was owned by Mrs. Thomas is located in single-family residence zone. This reason the church petitioned for permission to establish the home on the site eventually chosen. The church will for the eight lots willed it sale and the proceeds will be used to further the development of home, it was said. The Anaheim home will be only one supported by the Epigelical Lutheran church west of Mississippi and will draw early persons from the entire cific Coast, it was declared. Exactly an endowment fund will established to provide for the keep and enlargement of home. The California Home association will administer the projetion with its headquarters in Los Angeles. Fred H. Gerdes of Orlando is chairman of the association. Music Features Rotary Meeting Albert Cranston, Anaheim so, James B. Fitzpatrick, Coton rug and carpet manufacturer and Dr. H. A. Johnston combined in providing the program at Monday's meeting of the Anaheim tary club. Cranston, member of the Carlo opera company sainte Held Monday Thomas M. Hill services were conducted afternoon from the BuCongregational church at M. Hill, 31, who may Friday, Hilgenfeld was in charge of cats and intombment on Vista mausoleum. Resident of Buena Park Pars, is survived by his Eather Hill, a son, Kenbarents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill, all of Buena two sisters. Gibbs Secretary of County Grand Jury Frank N. Gibbs, one of the three Anaheim residents chosen for duty on the 1938 grand jury, was elected secretary of the body when it met last Monday. Other Anaheim persons named to the grand jury are Mrs. May Neighbors and John J. Dwyer. Heads of Schools Attend Conference M. A. Gauer, superintendent of the Anaheim elementary schools, and J. A. Clayes, superintendent of the high school, attended the conference of city, county and district superintendents at San Francisco held October 27 and 30. Postal Receipts Continue to Gain An increase of $376.42 was registered by the Anaheim post office for its receipts in October of the same month of last year, Postmaster L. H. Hoskins reported this week. Receipts for last month amounted to $4513.02. The Anaheim post office is more than $2000 ahead of last year in the matter of postal receipts, the postmaster revealed. At the end of the first 10 months this year receipts totalled $41,755.44. For the same period in 1936 the total was $39,631.81. Albert Cranston, Anaheim so, James B. Fitzpatrick, Co ton rug and carpet manufacturer and Dr. H. A. Johnston combi in providing the program at M day's meeting of the Anaheim tary club. Cranston, member of the Carlo opera company, sane group of numbers, accompa on on the piano by Dr. Howard Tews. The latter also led g singing during the meeting. Fitzpatrick gave a short talk his industry and, as an added d ture, played several piano se tions. He was formerly a th rical performer. Dr. Johnston reviewed a re alical convention which he att ed recently at St. Louis. Placentia Resident is Called by Dee Last rites for Carolyn M. K 41, who passed away Sunday her home on Main street in centia, were conducted Tuesday afternoon from the Hilgen funeral home. Interment was Loma Vista cemetery. Miss Kratt was a native of York, but lived in Placentia raily 25 years. She is survived her father, George J. Kratt; t he brothers, Adam M. W., Henri and Karl K. Kratt, all of Placentia; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathine Myers of Santa Ana and John Golaspy of Orange. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year 259 East Center Street NUMBER 2 Sheran Church Plans Home for Aged in Anaheim Derated by Late Mrs. Marie Thomas Provides Money for Project Plans are this week being made by an architect for the re-engineering of the old General J. O. home at Ball and Walnut which is to become a home aged of the Evangelical Lutheran churches. Announcement that the home will be established was made late last week by Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, pastor of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church and a director of the Cala Home association. Site for the home for the includes five acres on the east corner of Ball and Walbads and the 11-room house was the former home of Real Royer well known as one early day residents of this Remodel House is expected that approximate 400 will be spent in modern-the dwelling and landscaping grounds. When the arch-completes his plans they will submitted to the California Association for approval, which bids will be let. About 50 persons are on a wait-list for admission to the home, Schmelzer revealed, but the intention will undoubtedly not enable care for that large aater at present. Enlargement State Patrolmen Issue Operators' Licenses Here Two members of the California state highway patrol will be at the police department here each Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of examining applicants for operator's and chauffeur's licenses and issuing such licenses. Police Chief J. S. Bouldin announced this week. The service will begin next Tuesday. Anaheim officers have been unable to handle renewals of licenses since August 27 when the new regulations became effective and Anaheim residents were required to go to Santa Ana to be examined. Charles H. Mann Receives Honors President of State League of Municipalities is Guest at Banquet Officials of the League of California Municipalities came from as far north as Santa Rosa, as far south as San Diego and as far east as Indio to join with the Orange county league in paying tribute to Charles H. Mann, mayor of Anaheim and president of the state league, last Thursday evening. The banquet was held in the Anaheim Elks clubhouse. Speaking honors for the evening were shared by George R. Christmas Event Plans Discussed By Business Men President Herron Appoints Three Committees to Start Activity Members of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning laid the groundwork for the annual Christmas decorations and trading season when President L. C. Herron named three committees to plan the budget and decorations and handle the finances. Herbert Eldred will serve as chairman of the budget committee. Assisting him will be Charles Atwell, O. H. Renner, Harry C. Arthur, Sr., and Herron. The finance committee includes George Henry, chairman; Les Moon, O. E. Hanson, A. W. Sowder and Wayne D. Griggs. Serving on the decorating committee will be Victor G. Loly, chairman; August E. Schumacher, Everett D. Cone, Louis H. Hoskins and Marion Pickel. Gift Hunt Suggested It was suggested that the "gift hunt" plan which was inaugurated last year be followed again this winter. This event, is adopted, will be held on the evening of the opening of the Christmas season. It was decided that the executive board of the association will discuss the matter further. Several reports by committee chairmen assisting in arranging expected that approximate 1000 will be spent in modern the dwelling and landscape grounds. When the arch-completes his plans they will submitted to the California association for approval, which bids will be let. Out 50 persons are on a wait-list for admission to the home, Schmelzer revealed, but the institution will undoubtedly not be care for that large a house at present. Enlargement home is planned for the future. Gift to the church made several years ago by the late Mrs. Thomas made possible the establishment of the home here, Schmelzer declared. Mrs. was willed to the church in cash and eight lots on and Dickel streets, stipulated at a Lutheran church for the estate established on her property and the money be used to pop it. Petition for Change Property which was owned by Thomas is located in a family residence zone. For reason the church petitioned court for permission to establish one home on the site eventuously. The church will offer eight lots willed it for and the proceeds will be used either the development of the it was said. Anaheim home will be the one supported by the Evangelical Lutheran church west of Mississippi and will draw elders from the entire Pacific coast, it was declared. Even an endowment fund will be assembled to provide for the up- and enlargement of the California Home association will administer the project its headquarters in Los Anfred H. Gerdes of Orange chairman of the association. Music Features Rotary Meeting Robert Cranston, Anaheim bas- James B. Fitzpatrick, Compag and carpet manufacturer, Dr. H. A. Johnston combined providing the program at Monroe meeting of the Anaheim Roelub. Stenton, member of the San opera company sang Officials of the League of California Municipalities came from as far north as Santa Rosa, as far south as San Diego and as far east as Indio to join with the Orange county league in paying tribute to Charles H. Mann, mayor of Anaheim and president of the state league, last Thursday evening. The banquet was held in the Anaheim Elks clubhouse. Speaking honors for the evening were shared by George R. Caden, mayor of Santa Rosa and past president of the state league, A. I. Stewart, Pasadena city official, and President Mann. Several other city and league officials, who were introduced by Mayor A. C. Boice of Orange, master of ceremonies, also spoke briefly. Caden brought greetings from the North Bay district league of which he is president, and told of some of their problems. He closed his remarks by lauding President Mann. Stewart congratulated the taxpayers of Orange county on the high type of municipal officers they have. Municipal officers have a definite responsibility to the citizens and the citizens have a like responsibility to the officers, he declared. Mann's contribution to the activities of the state league are important, the speaker declared. His election as president of the organization resulted from the services he has rendered the organization, Stewart said in introducing Mann to the audience. The president of the league opened his remarks by expressing his appreciation and thanks for the honor bestowed upon him at the meeting. He refused, however, to agree that his efforts alone elevated him to his position, declaring that everyone in Orange county aided him by cooperating with him in accomplishing the things he did. The president's talk dealt largely with the factors which make up the state league and the functions of the organization. The League of California Municipalities was formed 40 years ago and represents almost every city and town within the state. It has 13 regional leagues, each of which appoints one member to the board of directors of the state league. On the board is also one representative of the various departments of municipal government. From the board of directors is elected on executive board of 12 kins and Marion Pickel. Gift Hunt Suggested It was suggested that "gift hunt" plan which was inaugurated last year be followed again this winter. This event, is adopted, will be held on the evening of the opening of the Christmas season. It was decided that the executive board of the association will discuss the matter further. Several reports by committee chairmen assisting in arranging the Hallowe'en celebration held last week end were given. Secretary Jack Royalty gave a tentative report which indicated that there would be a slight surplus left after all bills had been paid. He was not, however, able to give a complete report as some of the bills have not been received. Leon Wray reported that county newspapers as well as those in Los Angeles had cooperated splendidly in publicizing the event especially in giving considerable space to pictures of the queen and her court. Advertisements were run in the county papers in addition to the publicity matter. Ball is Success. The Merciants association costume ball, held Thursday evening, was a financial success, Mrs. Jack Corn, chairman of the committee reported. A large crowd attended the function, she said. President Herron expressed his appreciation for the cooperation given by chairman and members of the various committees which aided in making the occasion a success. On motion of Eldred, the association went on record as favoring a one-day celebration in the future. It was pointed out by Eldred and others present that all events held during the two days last week end could be confined to one day and greater interest could be maintained. The costume ball, however, would be held the evening before the day of the celebration. Franklin P. Steed, Los Angeles accountant, was the guest speaker at the meeting. His topic was "Public Speaking," which he declared was an excellent mental stimulant. Individuals often get into mental "ruts", the speaker declared, and the best way to overcome that shortcoming is to be able to speak before a gathering and to do so at every opportunity. Steed ex- Rotary Meeting Hert Cranston, Anaheim basnames B. Fitzpatrick, Compaug and carpet manufacturer, Dr. H. A. Johnston combined dividing the program at Monmeeting of the Anaheim Roclub. Johnston, member of the San opera company, sang a number of numbers, accompanied the piano by Dr. Howard A. The latter also led group during the meeting. Fitzpatrick gave a short talk on industry and, as an added feaplayed several piano selecHe was formerly a theatperformer. Johnston reviewed a medconvention which he attendcentia Resident is Called by Death It rites for Carolyn M. Kratt, who passed away Sunday at home on Main street in Placa, were conducted Tuesday moon from the Hilgenfeld al home. Interment was at Vista cemetery. Kratt was a native of New but lived in Placentia nearyears. She is survived by ather, George J. Kratt; three ers, Adam M. W., Henry J. Karl K. Kratt, all of Placenand two sisters, Mrs. Katharyers of Santa Ana and Mrs. Golaspy of Orange. Three Persons are Injured in Mishap Three persons were injured in an accident in front of 747 N. Los Angeles street late last Friday evening when cars driven by D. W. Campbell, 1230 S. Ross street, Santa Ana, and Arthur Saviers, DeLuxe hotel, Fullerton, collided. Those injured were Saviers, Mildred Jones, Fullerton hotel, Fullerton, and a Mrs. Budberg of San Pedro. All were taken to Fullerton general hospital for treatment. None was seriously hurt. Red Cross to Give Milk to Youngsters Routine business matters feature the meeting yesterday of the executive board of the Anaheim Red Cross chapter at the city hall. M. A. Gauer presided in the absence of Chairman George Henry. The chapter decided to continue the policy of furnishing milk and lunches to underweight children in Anaheim schools.