anaheim-gazette 1938-03-03

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 Orange County's Oldest Newspaper HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, Calif. SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 MRS. HENRY KUCHEL — THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1879. THE REAL ENEMY OF OPPORTUNITY Do chain stores kill individual opportunity? Not according to the President of the Wholesale Drygoods Institute, Henry S. Sommers. One of the largest factors in modern independent retailing, he says, is the former chain store employee who goes into business for himself and applies the lessons of efficient merchandising, which he learned with the chains, in competition against the chains! The same opportunities are open to him that were open to his former employers a quarter of a century ago. Present day chain systems, with few exceptions, started from a single store. And, now as then, the principal limitations upon individual success are the amount of energy and ability with which nature has endowed an individual. It is this freedom of opportunity that builds the sound competition that underlies modern merchandising. A chain system is successful only so long as it serves the public honestly and efficiently. The thing to be most feared is "anti-monopoly" laws that actually kill competition, encourage monopoly and destroy individual opportunity. In almost every American community you can observe up-to-date independent stores operating profitably alongside of chain stores, under the American system of free enterprise. Each type of store has its own clientele and each It is this freedom of opportunity that builds the sound competition that underlies modern merchandising. A chain system is successful only so long as it serves the public honestly and efficiently. The thing to be most feared is "anti-monopoly" laws that actually kill competition, encourage monopoly and destroy individual opportunity. In almost every American community you can observe up-to-date independent stores operating profitably alongside of chain stores, under the American system of free enterprise. Each type of store has its own clientele, and each serves a definite public need. And, unless all past precedent is wrong, the most aggressive competition the chains will face in the future will come from stores operated by men who are today starting their careers and learning the business of merchandising in chain systems. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Huntington Beach News Newport Beach News Garden Grove News Costa Mesa Globe Westminster Gazette Coastline Dispatch South Coast News Buena Park News Yorba Linda Star Placentia Courier Anahaim Gazette Seal Beach Post La Habra Star Tustin News Brea Progress REPORTS ON REPORTS Reactions to the grand jury report do not seem to be very numerous, nor very definite, except in the case of those individuals who have some sort of an ax to grind. Those who were criticized naturally feel that the jury was not such a much; those who were complimented; of course, think it was a pretty good grand jury; those who wanted to see it roast the tar out of this or that official are disgruntled because it did not. Something of a flurry was caused by the publicized statement of Joe Beek, foreman of the jury, who put up a complaint that the reports of the committees were not part of the grand jury report itself. If this is true, it must have been the fault of the foreman that action was not taken by the body as a whole. The committees do their investigating in the name of the grand jury. Their report is first made to the whole jury. If made public, along with the regular report, the report of each committee is naturally taken as part of the regular report. It seems to have been that way in the past. And the funny thing is, here is a piece of business over which the board of supervisors have no control. DEAD LETTER JOB In this connection, there are some curious facts to be noted concerning county school affairs. As remarked above, the county superintendent hasn't much to do with school affairs, but is more of a financial supervisor. But more curious still is that relic of antiquity known as the county board of education. Of this board the superintendent is an ex-officio member. The other are appointed by the supervisors, each appointing one person from his district. Besides Superintendent Adkinson, this board in Orange county now consists of B. F. Beswick, S. R. Fitzz, M. A. Gauer and C. I. Thomas. This board meets monthly and each member draws $5 a meeting. Additional meetings can be held. They are charged with holding examinations for teachers when demanded, but there are seldom given. For one thing such an examination takes several days, and each member of the board sits hardly go wrong. CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK The California state law provides for checks and balances enough to satisfy almost anybody that a county's system of accounting is air-tight, and that nobody can get away with anything. There have been very few cases of defalcation by a county official. Just how nearly unbeatable the system is it is hard to say. But there is one department of the accounting where it seems that nothing could go amiss, without the connivance of a number of people. The accounts for the many school districts are handled in so many duplicating accounts that it would take a smart set of crooks, all working together, to beat the system. A practically complete set of books on all school district accounts is kept by the county superintendent. (In truth, the superintendent's job is very largely a business administration, and has very little to do with scholastic matters.) Another set of books, duplicating the superintendent's, is kept by the county auditor. A third set, not so much in detail, is kept in the treasurer's office. When an item has been checked all through these three departments it can NOTES One of the county seat dailies has had to have in an efficiency expert to feel its pulse and look at its tongue. The latter was badly coated and the pulse rate much too high. There was no sign of hardened arteries, but the diagnosis showed too much blood pressure, and an occasional high temperature: Less rich stuff, and an ice pack for the fevered headline were prescribed. ARTISTIC WORKS TO TEACH HISTORY The story of America's rise to greatness and the lessons for the future contained therein will be told by a series of sculptures, reliefs and murals designed for the Central Mall of the New York World's Fair. Emphasis is placed on the part the first amendment to the Constitution has played in preserving for the people there liberties of press, speech, religion and assembly. 50 YEARS AGO March 8, 1888 I find the following entertainer in the current number "Rural Californian." It is born by D. Edson Smith and is found filled with interest-leading to our citizens: any of the old settlers of Anaheim have become wealthy in the industry, but it looks now that industry was to be honored here, for the present test. Most of the old vineyards been, or are being, dug up in their stead oranges and nuts are being planted. Orchard exceedingly well, as will men at the Citrus Fair at Rivertown. Henry Kroeger has read his vines with walnut He has one hundred 15-old trees, from which he sold worth of fruit last fall. He prunes his walnut trees, ex-oto cut away the lower limbs they will not lie on the ground. The late timely rain has put geotherpe agriculturists in ex-tent humor. Not that they par-ly needed the rain just now; the moisture has come in seasand is correspondingly wel-large number of trees are be-lanted this year, Orange pre-mate, but the deciduous fruits in for a large share. Dr. Kroeger has set out a great many of all kinds on his place, will soon make it look like instructed to take necessary steps to advertise same and submit the question to a vote. Anaheim's exhibit at the Citrus Fair recently held in Los Angeles was one of the finest in the pavilion, and the only display from the county. Too much credit cannot be bestowed upon Frank Schaumburger for his untiring energy and pains. The force of graders on the Anaheim and Olinda Railroad have been brought down to Anaheim and are now at work on East street. The road has been graded through the street and operations will be carried on from this end of the road. The recent wet weather on the Richfield farm tract has made the ground so muddy that grading cannot be pushed so well as at this end. The grade should be completed in three weeks, if fair weather continues, when the rails will be laid and depots built, and cars running between Anaheim and Carlton in two months. We have been furnished by the secretary of the Hotel Del Campo association with the following list of workmen engaged upon the building: four lathers, masons, five common laborers, 12 carpenters and three planers, 30 men in all. Frank Hilmer is now assistant postmaster. 25 Years Ago to victory, and he is expected to carry off his share of the honors. Arthur Turck of the junior class will represent the Anaheim high school in the oratorical contest held under the auspices of the International Peace society at Huntington Beach Friday evening, March 28. Miss Veda Walker has the coaching of Messrs. Webb and Turck in charge and she said the first of the week that they were making splendid advancement and she was depending upon them to carry off their share of the honors in the contest. Ben Kraemer was in town on Saturday afternoon from his orange plantation in Placentia. He was accompanied by Mrs. Kraemer, who was in town on a shopping expedition, and he improved the occasion by indulging in the luxury of a shave. In conversing with a number of gentlemen, Ben made the proud boast that he held the belt as champion increase of population in the county. Eleven children have been born to him in 13 years and this seems to substantiate his statement. If there is anyone in the county who can beat him, let him come forward with facts and figures. His brother, Sam, has ten children and the other day the kids from a number of the Kraemer families were at Ben's ranch, he counted 28 cousins. A contest which has been in progress for the last month between two sides that had been the side with Mrs. George captain winning. The order to devote the month in newcomers. This "get a campaign" has been very ful and some of the lace that they are going to with their calling even if test has closed. The second to 1 in favor of Mrs. Winning side made over in the month of February Ross making 42 calls and of her members 70. W. Jay Cole was in his ranch Hardserabble ton this week accompany little son, Delos. Mr. ranchers of his section ing forward to bumper cail rain and all an enjoy perity. Land values are indicated by a recent acres at $300 per acre he paid 15 years ago $200 He sold this land six yea$150 per acre and it changed hands at the hure. A number of rancher McCole states, are hold land at $1000 per acre believes they will secure in the not distant future. A large ice cream sign tci design has been placed front of the Mission con Globes will be put insign will be brilliant ill at night. The job was Fred Maurer and reflect upon the style of work tby his shop. Horace McPhee of tha and Terry Stevenson o f ister, were over from S on Friday evening atten- meeting of the Associate bers of Commerce at tha Loaf cafe. We have been furnished by the secretary of the Hotel Del Campo association with the following list of workmen engaged upon the building: four lathers, masons, five common laborers, 12 carpenters and three planers, 30 men in all. Frank Hilmer is now assistant postmaster. 25 Years Ago March 6, 1913 Preparations are being made by members of the German classes of the high school under the direction of Miss Ottilie Stechert for a German play to be given in the high school auditorium on the evening of Friday, March 14. Two one-act comedies will be given and the school orchestra will play German melodies during the performance. Make preparations to attend. Will Webb of hte class of 1913, goes to Pomona college on Saturday, March 22, to compete in the declamation contest of the high schools of southern California, and will have as his subject for declamation: "The Labor Question." The same day the Citrus Belt Athletic league will hold its contest at the same place. A large delegation of local student swill accompany Mr. Webb to cheer him on Play Safe Here is the outstanding travel announcement of many years! For your pleasure on 1938 Chicago and Eastern journeys, Santa Fe presents 13 magnificent new trains, streamlined in stainless steel! This fleet embodies the very latest in travel comfort, beauty and speed. It includes by far the largest array of ultra-modern passenger equipment on any American railroad. It adds new dash and joy to economy travel and de luxe travel alike. It will all be ready to fit into your spring and summer plans. A Message to Kite Flyers 1. Do not fly kites near electric wires. 2. Never use wire or tinsel cord, or cord that has become damp from rain or fog. 3. If cord is caught in an electric line... let go! Do not try to pull it down. Call the power company to remove it and get your kite back for you. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LTD. This fleet embodies the very latest in travel comfort, beauty and speed. It includes by far the largest array of ultra-modern passenger equipment on any American railroad. It adds new dash and joy to economy travel and de luxe travel alike. It will all be ready to fit into your spring and summer plans. 2 Super Chiefs Another superb streamlined Super Chief enters regular service FEBRUARY 22nd—thus doubling the tremendously popular service on this extra-fare and ONLY SOLID-PULLMAN 39¾-hour train between California and Chicago. Twice-weekly departures from Los Angeles will be Tuesday and Friday evenings at 8:00 pm; from Chicago Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 7:15 pm. 6 New Chiefs It was only fitting that the famous solid-Pullman extra-fare Chief also should go streamlined in this great Santa Fe year. Hence our pleasure in announcing delivery of new equipment, beautiful and modern as that on the Super Chief, sufficient to streamline, in stainless steel, all six of the trains required for this finest and many-hours-fastest of all California-Chicago DAILY service! • It is our high aim, in this Santa Fe year, to render service For details and reservations Ask I. D. DAVISON. Acting Agent, Santa Fe Station, Phone Pacific 3107, Angheim 1938 is a the side with Mrs. George Ross as captain winning. The object was to devote the month in calling on newcomers. This "get acquainted campaign" has been very successful and some of the ladies state that they are going to keep on with their calling even if the contest has closed. The score stood 2 to 1 in favor of Mrs. Ross. The winning side made over 400 calls in the month of February. Mrs. Ross making 42 calls and another of her members 70. W. Jay Cole was in town from his ranch Hardscrabble at Stanton this week accompanied by his little son, Delos. Mr. Cole says ranchers of his section are looking forward to bumper crops since the rain and all an enjoying prosperity. Land values are rising as is indicated by a recent sale of 20 acres at $300 per acre for which he paid 15 years ago $20 per acre. He sold this land six years ago at $150 per acre and it recently changed hands at the higher figure. A number of ranchers, so Mr. Cole states, are holding their land at $1000 per acre and he believes they will secure this price in the not distant future. A large ice cream sign of artisti design has been placed over the front of the Mission confectionery. Globes will be put in and the sign will be brilliantly illuminated at night. The job was done by Fred Maurer and reflects credit upon the style of work turned out by his shop. Horace McPhee of the Blade and Terry Stevenson of the Register, were over from Santa Ana on Friday evening attending the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at the Oyster Loaf cafe. ow has filed petition for hearing all claims against said estate which is valued at less than $1000. Frank Eastman was in town Monday from Long Beach to which thriving resort he moved with his family some months ago. Recorder Howard has four offenders in court on Tuesday morning, all of them charged with being loaded. Three were sent to the city jail for five days each, and the fourth who was carrying a heavier load than the rest, for 10 days. W. J. Carver has leased his three-acre home place north west of town to Jack Abbott, and will shortly remove to Long Beach. Mr. Abbott expects to get rich in the nursery business, and starts out with 30,000 orange seed bed stock, and it is thought this will ultimately be increased to $200,000. Senator introduces a constitutional amendment providing that "men and women shall have equal rights throughout the United States." Go to it, Senator; a lot of us men are tired of playing second fiddle. Lake Gregory Nears Final Completion Lake Gregory, a new artificial lake being constructe in the Arrowhead district, will be completed in the near future, according to the National Automobile club. An added incentive for mountain enthusiasts in the Los Angeles area will be afforded by the lake which is located just north of Crestline, just off of State Highway 18, the main route from San Bernardino to Lake Arrowhead. In the form of a cross, the laek will be a mile and a half in length. W. M. LUKASKY MASSAGE PARLOR Protect your Health — Save TIME — Save EXPENSE —See LUKASKY — My work is known the country over — Ask your friends about it — An ounce of preventive, is always worth a pound of cure — I say, Good Circulation of Blood is one of the first steps to Good Health. If you are not satisfied with your first Massage, Don't Pay for it. STRICTLY MASSAGE — Will see you by Appointment only — A Lady Attendant. Phone Anaheim 4002 Protect your Health — Save TIME — Save EXPENSE —See LUKASKY — My work is known the country over — Ask your friends about it — An ounce of preventive, is always worth a pound of cure — I say, Good Circulation of Blood is one of the first steps to Good Health. If you are not satisfied with your first Massage, Don't Pay for it. STRICTLY MASSAGE — Will see you by Appointment only — A Lady Attendant. Phone Anaheim 4002 707 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, California 38 presents AMERICA'S LARGEST FLEET OF ULTRA-MODERN STREAMLINED TRAINS 2 El Capitans Now for El Capitan! Absolutely unique in the economy travel field—is this gleaming new Santa Fe twice-a-week silver flash to and from California, streamlined in stainless steel behind its Diesel-electric locomotives! Here is the only transcontinental train in America entirely for chair-car passengers. Believe it or not, it will be as fast as the Super Chief—only 39½ hours between Los Angeles and Chicago! It will combine low fares and low-cost meals with trim beauty and the latest comforts—including deeply-cushioned reclining chairs, carpeted aisles, broad windows, fine lighting, and attractive dressing rooms. It will save you days and dollars. El Capitan will leave Los Angeles Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm—ahead of the Super Chief. All seats are numbered and reserved. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, IS THE FIRST REGULAR DEPARTURE FROM LOS ANGELES. Want to 1 San Diegan Now back to California, where, ON OR ABOUT MARCH 15th, the shimmering new six-car, stainless steel SAN DIEGAN is to link Los Angeles and San Diego more closely. The San Diegan will make two round trips daily, on a 2½-hour schedule, between these great Santa Fe terminal cities. Beautiful and ultra-modern, with fine Fred Harvey meals in its cheery lunch-tavern car, the San Diegan will bring new pleasure and speed to inter-city travel, and afford splendid connections with Santa Fe transcontinental trains in and out of Los Angeles. Finer, Fuller Service for These Long-Established Favorites, Too Here is the only transcontinental train in America entirely for chair-car passengers. Believe it or not, it will be as fast as the Super Chief—only 39¾ hours between Los Angeles and Chicago. It will combine low fares and low-cost meals with trim beauty and the latest comforts—including deeply-cushioned reclining chairs, carpeted aisles, broad windows, fine lighting, and attractive dressing rooms. It will save you days and dollars. El Capitan will leave Los Angeles Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm—ahead of the Super Chief. All seats are numbered and reserved. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, IS THE FIRST REGULAR DEPARTURE FROM LOS ANGELES. Want to make that memorable FIRST TRIP with us? If you're economy minded, choose between this new El Capitan, or the already-famous daily Scout—there IS service! 1 Chicagoan 1 Kansas Cityan Still they come ON OR ABOUT APRIL 15th, Chicago and Kansas City will have their own gay, swift Santa Fe streamliners. There'll be two of them—of seven stainless steel cars each, Diesel-electric drawn, and on 7½-hour schedules. On these trains, beauty and roomy comfort will feature the chair cars, with their rotating reclining seats; the combination lounges, parlor observation cars and Fred Harvey diners. The westbound streamliner, named the Kansas Cityan, will leave Chicago 9:00 am, arrive 4:30 pm. The eastbound train, The Chicagoan, will leave Kansas City 2:10 pm, arrive 9:35 pm. Finer, faster Chicago-Kansas City service—more convenient connections at either end! The San Diegan will make two round trips daily, on a 2½-hour schedule, between these great Santa Fe terminal cities. Beautiful and ultra-modern, with fine Fred Harvey meals in its cheery lunch-tavern car, the San Diegan will bring new pleasure and speed to inter-city travel, and afford splendid connections with Santa Fe transcontinental trains in and out of Los Angeles. Finer, Fuller Service for These Long-Established Favorites, Too • Streamlining of the extra-fare Chief enables us to give all the best of the Chief's fine conventional standard equipment to the no-extra-fare solid-Pullman CALIFORNIA LIMITED, beloved of countless conservative Santa Fe patrons for 45 years. • THE DAILY SCOUT, tremendously popular California economy train, now has beautiful new stainless steel chair cars, and finely remodeled standard Pullmans for Tourist-sleeper travelers. And to all Scout patrons we promise every comfort and service we can put into this fine dollar-saving type of travel. • THIS IS IMPORTANT, TOO. Part of this great program has involved improvement of roadbed, laying of heavier steel, cutting of grades and straightening of curves. You who ride with us will enjoy the smooth, quiet sweep of your train. Last, but not least, a NEW SANTA FE TIMETABLE, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 20, 1938, provides an exceptionally complete and convenient web of connecting service to and from all parts of the country. Santa Fe year, to render service that will bring us new friends, and bind our old friends more closely to us for Chicago and the East is a Santa Fe Year