anaheim-gazette 1938-04-14

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII Anaheim People Plan To Attend Easter Services Programs For Good Friday and Sunrise Events Are Announced Complete programs for the two special Easter services sponsored by the Anaheim Ministerial union were announced this week by J. B. Wilbur, secretary of the union. The first of the programs will be conducted tomorrow (Friday) at the Salem Evangelical church between 12 o'clock noon and 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The Easter sunrise service will be held in the Greek theater at the city park starting at 5:40 o'clock Sunday morning. "The Seven Last Words of Christ" is the general theme of the Good Friday services tomorrow. Ministers from seven Anaheim churches will speak during the afternoon. The program will also include singing of a hymn, appropriate scripture, a special musical number and prayer. Each minister will be responsible for a 25-minute period. Persons attending the service may feel free to come and go as they desire between periods. Subjects Announced Local Kiwanians Attend Meeting at Brawley Eleven members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club attended the meeting of the Brawley Kiwanis club Tuesday, honoring Charles H. Atwell, former president of the Brawley club. Speaker at the meeting was Mac Wilson of Oceanside, whose subject was "To Get, To Give and To Share." Anaheim Kiwanians who made the trip to the Imperial Valley town in addition to Atwell were Henry Adams, J. F. Faulkner, Joe Sowder, August E. Schumacher, George Henry, Bob Marvin, Glenn Merrill, Clinton Wilmsen and Curtis Case. City will Compile Report of Flood Official Record of Disaster to Appear in Minutes; Payments Assured An official report of the worst disaster to strike Anaheim in recent years will be read in the records of the city within the next few weeks. Reports of department heads on the activities of their departments during and immediately after the flood of March Chairman Wilson Reveals Progress of Rehabilitation Red Cross Nears Half-Way Mark With Awards of $27,000 Granted Approximately one-half of the 1300 families of Orange county, which 750 were in the Anaheim district, who registered for assistance by the American Red Cross as the result of the recent flood have been given awards and the cases closed, Dr. L. E. Wilson Anaheim chapter chairman, to members of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning. In the Anaheim area, which includes the city proper and Stanton district, a total of approximately $27,000 has been awarded beneficiaries. The total is slightly less than three-fourths of the entire amount of $40,000 which has been spent in the county. These amounts are for rehabilitation only and are in addition to totals spent during the emergency period. $60,000 to Be Spent It is estimated by Red Cross officials that $60,000 will be required for all awards in Anaheim before all cases are closed, Dr. Wilson said. The estimated total for the county is $85,000. Official Record of Disaster to Appear in Minutes; Payments Assured An official report of the worst disaster to strike Anaheim in recent years will be read in the records of the city within the next few weeks. Reports of department heads on the activities of their departments during and immediately after the flood of March 3 are being prepared and will be compiled into one document. Several departmental reports were presented to the city council last Tuesday evening. Others will be completed within a few days, after which the work of compiling them into one record will be undertaken. City to Pay Share Assurance that the city of Anaheim would assume its share of the expense of reconstructing and repairing section two of the joint outfall sewer was given when the council passed a resolution to that effect. A similar resolution pertaining to section one was passed recently. To facilitate work on the sewer the council authorized the purchase of two automobiles at a total cost of $1050. The council accepted and placed on file a resolution from the Anaheim chamber of commerce urging that development of La Palma park be continued. An application by Vincent Bello for a permit to operate a pool hall at 329 E. Center street was denied. Reports Submitted Financial and operative reports for the month of March were submitted to the council. Report of the city treasurer revealed cash on hand amounting to $10,589.95. Warrants and demands for the (Continued on Page 6) Alleged Drunken Driver to Plead J. Robert Lusk, 32, 107 N. Lemon street, will enter a plea this afternoon before City Judge Frank Tausch on charges of driving while intoxicated, speeding and operating a car without having an operator's license in his possession. The case was continued from this morning. Minor Damage from Two Fires Reported Two minor fires were extinguished by Anaheim firemen early this week. The first blaze occurred shortly before midnight Sunday at 627 S. Emily street damaging an automobile owned by C. H. Woodbury and a two-story garage. The second fire was at the G "While the decrease from February 28 to March 31 was only four cases to 3822, it indicates that under current liberal legislation there is some evidence that the case load is tending to reach a normal period of stabilization," Snow said. "The decrease in the total case load was due to a continued slackening off in the number of new applications, discontinuances of aid to death, rehabilitation, and changes in the circumstances of recipients which made it possible for them to be taken off relief rolls," Snow said. Largely as a result of the acute problem growing out of flood conditions, 71 additional cases received indigent aid during March. There were 2416 approved old age security cases as of March 31 compared to 2401 on February 28. A total of 88 state aid for blind cases and 240 state orphan aid cases was shown by the report. Administrative costs were $2.16 per case during March as comprede with $2.04 in February. Relatives to Share W.J. Siemann Estate The estate of the late William J. Siemann, who died at his home here March 28, will be divided by his two brothers and 23 nieces and nephews. All the beneficiaries live in the east. Value of the estate was set in excess of $10,000. Petition to probate the will and obtain letters of administration was filed recently by J.G. Hilleary. Driver to Plead J. Robert Lusk, 32, 107 N. Lemon street, will enter a plea this afternoon before City Judge Frank Tausch on charges of driving while intoxicated, speeding and operating a car without having an operator's license in his possession. The case was continued from this morning. Lusk was arrested at 2 o'clock this morning after officers had chased him from the intersection of Los Angeles and Center streets to Manchester boulevard and 101 highway. The officers reported Lusk drove 80 miles an hour in a 25-mile zone. Youngster Injured in Mishap Tuesday Nine-year-old Salvador Salcedo, 410 S. Claudina street, suffered bruises on his head and body when the bicycle he was riding collided with an automobile in front of 420 S. Los Angeles street Tuesday afternoon. The car was driven by C.H. Phillips of Santa Ana. According to police reports the youngster apparently swerved his bicycle against Phillips' car. The boy was taken to the county hospital for treatment. Hapgood Present at Sewage Conference E.P. Hapgood, Anaheim city engineer, attended the two-day spring conference of the California Sewage Works association in San Diego Monday and Tuesday of this week. He was accompanied by City Engineer McBride of Santa Ana. Minor Damage from Two Fires Reported Two minor fires were extinguished by Anaheim firemen early this week. The first blaze occurred shortly before midnight Sunday at 627 S. Emily street damaging an automobile owned by C.H. Woodbury and a two-story garage. The second fire was at the G.H. Miner residence, 305 E. Adel street, Monday noon. A dresser in a bedroom caught fire, slightly damaging some clothing. Diet Expert Speaks to Lions Club Here W.F. Reis, speaking before members of the Anaheim Lion club last Friday noon at the Elk clubhouse, discussed various types of food which have been proven most beneficial to human beings. He quoted results obtained from several scientific investigations. The speaker also discussed the work of the National Public Health bureau, pointing out that the bureau supports health camps for children throughout the world. Bryan Bostick was chairman of the day. Growth of Oranges for March is Sloug The rate of growth by valencia oranges during March was lower than the average for the past 19 years. It was also the slowest since any March since 1938. A growth of .034 inches for outside fruit and .042 for inside was recorded last month. Outside sizes are now 2.593 inches and inside sizes 2.508. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1938 German Wilson Reveals Progress in Rehabilitation Cross Nears Half-Way Work With Awards of $27,000 Granted Exximately one-half of the families of Orange county, of 550 were in the Anaheim who registered for assistance the American Red Cross result of the recent flood, even given awards and their closed, Dr. L. E. Wilson, a chapter chairman, told us of the Anaheim Merch-ociation this morning. Anaheim area, which in the city proper and Stan-rict, a total of approxi-27,000 has been awardeduries. The total is slight-than three-fourths of the amount of $40,000 which is spent in the county. Amounts are for rehabilita-tion and are in addition to spent during the emer-eriod. $60,000 to Be Spent Estimated by Red Cross off-nat $60,000 will be re-rear all awards in Anaheim all cases are closed, Dr. Said. The estimated total county is $85,000. Case Questionnaire Answers Must be Filed Saturday Only two days remain for residents of Anaheim to submit their answers to the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce questionnaire or trading conditions in this city. Answers must be filled by noon Saturday, Secretary John A. Morgan reminds. Merchandise orders amounting to $100 will be given to the 40 persons who offer the best constructive criticism on Anaheim busi-ness. Answers may be returned to the chamber of commerce office any store or the Gazette office. Musical Program Plans Developing Anaheim To Participate In National Celebration Monday, May 2 Plans are advancing for Anaheim's participation in National Music week, May 1 to May 8 with details being worked out by a chamber of commerce committee headed by Fred Schmidt. The program in Anaheim will be held Monday evening, May 2, at the Anaheim union high school auditorium. Street Project Begun Late Last Week In Anaheim: Avenues Damaged by Flood To Be Repaired With Government Aid Crews of WPA workmen are at work this week on the project of repairing several of the principal streets in Anaheim. Not included in the program are Los Angeles and Center streets, both of which are in the state highway system. The entire cost of the project will be slightly less than $60,000. Approval of the project by WPA officials was given more than a week ago. Application for the government grant was made a few days after the recent flood after J. F. Johnson, WPA zone engineer, informed city officials he would do all he could to hasten the project. The final application was drawn up under his direction. The federal government is contributing $50,073 as its share of the project, while the city's expenditures will be only $9775. Anaheim will spend only $800 for labor, the balance to be applied to material, equipment and other costs. WPA will furnish $46,847 for labor and $3226 for material and equipment. Incumbent To I VICTORS LEO J. SHERIDAN National Celebration Monday, May 2 Plans are advancing for Anaheim's participation in National Music week, May 1 to May 8 with details being worked out by a chamber of commerce committee headed by Fred Schmidt. The program in Anaheim will be held Monday evening, May 2, at the Anaheim union high school auditorium. The committee met Monday noon to appoint various sub-committees to arrange various details of the event. Dr. Homer A. Nelson and Rev. James Nevin were selected to draw up the program. Stage arrangements will be under the direction of Dr. Neils Boege and Rev. D. Howard Dow. Dr. Charles Irvin and E. C. Kendrick form the reception committee. L. P. Howe and Rev. Nevin were chosen to contact the Boy Scout and Girl Scout organization. It is planned to have the Boy Scouts present the flag at the start of the program and the Girl Scouts to act as usherettes. Governor Frank F. Merriam has been extended an invitation by the chamber of commerce to be present during the program. John A. Morgan, secretary, expects to hear from the governor within the next few days. Several musical organizations have already signified their willingness to participate in the program, Schmidt said. Included in this group are the combined elementary school glee clubs under the direction of Miss Ethel Campbell; Marywood high school, with choral and instrumental music; St. Catherine's Military school band; Elks glee club, under the direction of Miss Katherine Steward; and choirs from the Presbyterian, White Temple Methodist, Calvary Baptist and Salem Evangelical churches. Community singing will be lead by Leon Wray. Several other organizations are expected to take part in the program, the chairman said. Regular Chamber luncheon Planned Presentation of constructive criticism by various members of the chamber of commerce will do all he could to hasten the project. The final application was drawn up under his direction. The federal government is contributing $50,073 as its share of the project, while the city's expenditures will be only $9775. Anaheim will spend only $800 for labor, the balance to be applied to material, equipment and other costs. WPA will furnish $46,847 for labor and $3226 for material and equipment. Project Extensive Included in the project is the reconstruction of city streets, including excavation, backfilling, hauling, rough and fine grading, asphaltic concrete paving, oiling of various streets, construction of concrete retaining walls and catch basins, and all other necessary work appurtenant to the project. Most of the work will be done in the northern section of the city, Engineer E. P. Hapgood said. La Palma avenue, between Lemon and Palm streets, will be repaved, replacing new pavement which was washed out by flood waters before the project had been completed. Grading work will be done west of Palm street. Other streets in the area were oiled and will be repaired under the project, the engineer said. Ewald M. Lemcke, assistant city engineer, will superintend the work for the city. Anaheim Pastor Speaks to Club Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the Salem Evangelical church, was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon at the Elks clubhouse. He was introduced by Frank Gibbs, program chairman. Rev. Schauer spoke of the significance of Easter, tracing the religious background of the event. He also told of his extensive visit to the Holy Land in 1932 and 1933. Musical entertainment was furnished by Jimmie Smith of Tujunga, vocalist and pianist, who played and sang several selections, some of his own composition. Delegates to the international convention will be elected next Tuesday, Secretary Roscoe Young announced. Several other organizations are expected to take part in the program, the chairman said. Regular Chamber Luncheon Planned Presentation of constructive criticism by various members of the chamber of commerce will feature that organization's regular monthly luncheon meeting next Wednesday noon at the Elks clubhouse, President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., announced. There will be no regular speaker on the program. The entire meeting will be devoted to discussions from the floor on various questions to be presented at the time. Interest in the open meetings has grown consistently and President Authur is looking forward to a large gathering next Wednesday. Officials Confer on Sewer Construction Detailed estimates of the cost of reconstructing the joint outfall sewer lines were given to A. D. Edmonston and P. H. Van Etten, state officials, in Los Angeles yesterday by E. P. Hapgood and J. L. McBride, city engineers for Anaheim and Santa Ana respectively. The engineers were assisted by C. G. Gillespie, chief of bureau of sanitary engineering, and E. A. Reinke, senior sanitary engineer. The information presented yesterday is expected to hasten the investigation by state officials into the situation and enable them to determine how much money will be granted from the state's flood relief fund. He also told of his extensive visit to the Holy Land in 1932 and 1933. Musical entertainment was furnished by Jimmie Smith of Tujunga, vocalist and pianist, who played and sang several selections, some of his own composition. Delegates to the international convention will be elected next Tuesday, Secretary Roscoe Young announced. Union Chorus will Give Concert Here Orange County Christian Endeavor Union chorus will present a concert at the Anaheim Church of Christ April 22 at 7:30 o'clock. The chorus is composed of the young people of the county and is directed by Cecil Jeffery of Los Angeles. The concert will serve as an audition for the chorus for some 50 music leaders of Los Angeles will be present in view of a concert to be given in Los Angeles in October. Orchestral selections and special numbers by a girls trio, male quartet and electric steel guitar soloist will also be offered on the program. April 20 Last Day to Pay City Taxes Wednesday, April 20; is the deadline for paying city taxes without penalty, according to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. A three per cent penalty is assessed for delinquent taxes during the second half. About $25,000 remains to be paid on the second installment, Miss Etta Williams, deputy tax collector, said. The executive board of the heim chapter was advised plan of the Fox West Coast later corporation to combine drive for flood relief funds its annual Will Rogers Me hospital campaign. The opens April 27 and continues May 3. In each of the coalition's theaters a collection was taken after each perform half of which will go to the Cross and the other half to hospital fund. The annual meeting of the national Red Cross will be held San Francisco, beginning May The Rev. D. Howard Dow represent the Anaheim chapter the convention. incumbent Councilmen Are Returned To Positions by Voters of Anaheim VICTORS Leo Sheridan, F. A. Yungbluth and Morris W. Martenet; Jr. will Serve Four More Years as City Trustees All three incumbent city councilmen were returned to office by Anaheim voters Tuesday. Leo J. Sheridan polled the heaviest vote with 1526, F. A. Yungbluth received 1111 votes and Morris W. Martenet Jr., was given 1931 votes. G. "Ted" Masterson lead the two regular candidates seeking to replace the incumbents with 889 votes, followed by John H. Mattys with 547. Santa Fe Agrees to Study Matter Findings of Army Engineers will be Followed in Bridge Problem Recommendations of army engineers on the flood control project in Orange county relative to the Santa Fe railway's bridge over the Santa Ana river will be followed, officials of the railroad company assured an Anaheim chamber of commerce committee last Thursday afternoon. Two write-in candidates were given votes. Willard Kilpatrick received three votes and Carl Pressel received one. A total of 1796 votes were cast including nine absent voter ballots. The total was 32.01 per cent of the total registration in the city. The city council will meet next Monday evening to canvas the election and count the absent voter ballots. Voting in five of the eight consolidated precincts followed the final result. They were precincts "C," "D," "F," "G" and "H." Sheridan was given the biggest number of votes in each of the precincts. Yungbluth was in second place in six of the eight, third in another and fourth in the eighth. Findings of Army Engineers will be Followed in Bridge Problem Recommendations of army engineers on the flood control project in Orange county relative to the Santa Fe railway's bridge over the Santa Ana river will be followed, officials of the railroad company assured an Anaheim chamber of commerce committee last Thursday afternoon. The basis of the discussion was whether the present bridge created a flood menace. It has been contended that the bridge piers are constructed in such a manner as to deflect the water's flow and force it against the levees. The chamber of commerce became interested in the matter about a month ago and President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., appointed a committee to investigate. Santa Fe officials pointed out that the main damage to the river occurred above the railroad bridge. He declared only a small amount of debris backed up around the Santa Fe bridge and that water was not running around the ends of the structure. Cooperation Assured The company will cooperate to the fullest extent, the officials said. They expressed the opinion that the army engineers should be consulted and their recommendations followed. Representatives of the Santa Fe who attended the conference Thursday were M. C. Blanchard, chief engineer of the Coast Lines; F. J. MacKie, assistant general manager; F. D. Kimmer, district engineer; V. H. Wilson, superintendent, and F. B. Clark, engineer, of this division; and Bill Martin, construction superintendent. The chamber of commerce committee included William Schumacher, F. A. Yungbluth, L. H. Loudon, O. H. Renner, Louis Hoskins, Robert L. Royalty and President Arthur. Harry D. Riley, also a member, was unable to attend the meeting. Blaze Destroys Griffen Property A fire at the ranch home of Harry Griffen on Anaheim road east of Placentia avenue early Thursday of the total registration in the city. The city council will meet next Monday evening to canvas the election and count the absent voter ballots. Voting in five of the eight consolidated precincts followed the final result. They were precincts "C." "D." "F." "G" and "H." Sheridan was given the biggest number of votes in each of the precincts. Yungbluth was in second place in six of the eight, third in another and fourth in the eighth. Never a Contestant Six of the eight precincts cast the third highest vote for Martenet, Jr., while Masterson was second in precinct "A" and third in precinct "B". In the other six he ran fourth. Mattys was never a contestant. Kilpatrick was given two write-in votes in precinct "A" and one in precinct "D." A voter in precinct "E" wrote in Pressel's name. The vote by precinct follows: "A"—Sheridan 180; Masterson 128; Yungbluth 118; Martenet 104; Mattys 70; Kilpatrick 2. Total vote 212. "B"—Sheridan 145; Yungbluth 102; Masterson 98; Martenet 94; Mattys 60. Total vote 174. "C"—Sheridan 238; Yungbluth 181; Martenet 166; Masterson 124; Mattys 63. Total vote 269. Sheridan Leader "D"—Sheridan 183; Yungbluth (Please Turn to Page 6) Additional Cases Closed Tuesday The Anaheim advisory committee of the National Red Cross Tuesday evening approved awards to 44 additional cases. Total value of the awards is approximately $12,000. The awards were largely for repair of property and replacing of household goods. In one case restoration of income was made by providing rabbits and poultry to the beneficiary. All families in the Anaheim area will be visited by April 30, Mrs. Katherine Edwards said. There are still about 360 cases in this district which are still open. Evacuation of tent colonies in both La Jolla and Atwood is being done as rapidly as possible, Mrs. Edwards said. Red Cross Board Increases Council Two new members, Ernest Wahl and O. E. Hanson, were added to the advisory committee of the Red Cross at a meeting of the Anaheim chapter Monday morning. The committee assists in determining awards to flood relief beneficiaries. A third contribution from the Associated Farmers of California was announced by Dr. L. E. Wilcox, chapter chairman. The concession amounted to $641.50, of which $253 went to the Anaheim chapter. The organization has allocated a total of $8019 to flood relief. The executive board of the Anaheim chapter was advised of the plan of the Fox West Coast Theatrical corporation to combine a drive for flood relief funds with annual Will Rogers Memorial capital campaign. The drive runs April 27 and continues to May 3. In each of the corpora's theaters a collection will be taken after each performance, if of which will go to the Red Cross and the other half to the capital fund. The annual meeting of the National Red Cross will be held in Francisco, beginning May 2nd. Rev. D. Howard Dow will present the Anaheim chapter at the convention. Blaze Destroys Griffen Property A fire at the ranch home of Harry Griffen on Anaheim road east of Placentia avenue early Thursday evening caused damage amounting to $1275. A garage, two automobiles, barn, chicken house and 50 chickens were destroyed. Destruction of the ranch home and a pump house was averted by firefighters under the direction of State Ranger Joe Scherman. State trucks from Orange and Yorba Linda responded to the alarm. By the time they arrived the buildings which were burned were too far gone to save. Efforts of the firefighters were hampered to some extent by spectators who crowded around the buildings and parked their automobiles in front of equipment, Ranger Scherman declared. Anaheim Man Denies Charge of Assault Simple assault charges were denied Monday morning by Charles A. Fiske, 58, of route 1, Anaheim, when he was arraigned before City Judge Frank Tausch. The complaint against Fiske was signed by Mrs. R. S. McGuire of Anaheim. Fiske asked for more time to decide whether he wishes a court trial or jury trial. Judge Tausch continued the case until next Monday. Fiske was arrested Saturday. Three Permits are Granted This Week Building permits issued during the past week by the city had a total value of $2050. Three permits were granted. W. L. Hohensee was issued a permit to construct a $1600 warehouse and office at 702 S. Los Angeles street. Mica Acosta received a permit to erect a $100 washroom at 417 S. Clementine street. Ida B. Steeley will construct a bedroom costing $350 at 729 Paulina street.