anaheim-gazette 1938-06-02

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII City Committees Are Reappointed by Mayor Mann Council Meets in Adjourned Session at City Hall Tuesday Evening Present committees supervising various departments of the city's administration were appointed last Tuesday evening by Mayor Charles H. Mann. Committees which have served during the past two years will continue intact, with the exception of the water and power department, which has been placed under the jurisdiction of the ordinance committee. The committees appointed by Mayor Mann are ordinance, Charles A. Pearson, F. A. Yungbluth and Leo J. Sheridan, finance, Sheridan, Yungbluth and M. W. Martenet, Jr.; public improvement, Yungbluth, Pearson and Martenet, Jr.; police and fire, Martenet, Jr., Pearson and Sheridan; engineering, Pearson, Yungbluth and Sheridan. Sheridan will continue to act as purchasing agent for the city. The council signed a resolution authorizing Mayor Mann to sign an agreement with the state of California accepting a grant of $40,000 to be used in reconstruction. C. of C. Head A. J. McFadden A. J. McFadden of Santa Ana was last week elected president of the California State Chamber of Commerce for a second consecutive term. The election was held in San Francisco. H. Nelson White Called by Death Veteran Business Man Dies Early This Morning; 67 Years Old nance, Sheridan, Yungbluth and M. W. Martenet, Jr.; public improvement, Yungbluth, Pearson and Martenet, Jr.; police and fire, Martenet, Jr., Pearson and Sheridan; engineering, Pearson, Yungbluth and Sheridan. Sheridan will continue to act as purchasing agent for the city. The council signed a resolution authorizing Mayor Mann to sign an agreement with the state of California accepting a grant of $40,000 to be used in reconstruction of section two of the joint outfall sewer district's line. The agreement must be signed by Ana- (Continued on page 8) Realtors Study Interchange Plan Discussion of the advisability of adopting a program patterned after the Interchange organization of Los Angeles occupied the attention of the Anaheim Realty board at its regular luncheon meeting yesterday at the Marigold cafe. The plan was presented by Joe Wegner. The Interchange plan provides for more cooperative action among the various real estate brokers of the city. It was decided not to take definite action of the problem until the next meeting of the board. Bryan Bostick reported on the twelfth district meeting of the California Real Estate association held recently at Laguna Beach. The meeting was attended by several Anaheim brokers. Transplanted Tree to be Taken East One of the most unusual advertising ventures ever tried is being planned by Jesse Stubbs of Anaheim and if it is successful this city and Orange county will be given exceptional publicity throughout the entire nation. Stubbs has transplanted a valencia orange tree onto a large truck and will endeavor to take it to New York City and return this summer. He is confident that the transplanting was done in such a manner as to insure that the tree will live and remain in first class condition. The Anaheim man left early this H. Nelson White Called by Death Veteran Business Man Dies Early This Morning; 67 Years Old Anaheim lost a veteran business man early today when H. Nelson White passed away. Death came at Loma Linda sanitarium where White was taken Monday. White was 67 years of age. He had been the proprietor of the H. N. White Hardware store on East Center street for the past 18 years, coming to Anaheim from Illinois. He was born in Freeport in that state and was a traveling salesman for hardware concerns for many years prior to coming to Anaheim. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sarah White, one son, three daughters and three grandchildren. The son is Stewart White, athletic instructor at Orange union high school. The daughters are Miss Ruth White of Los Angeles, Mrs. Mary Alice Fhawan and Mrs. Mable Walker of Anaheim. White also leaves two sisters, Miss Alice White and Mrs. Harry Felley of Chicago, and two brothers, Burton White of New York and F. A. White of Chicago. Funeral services will be conducted from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Thomas H. Walker, former pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate and entombment will be at Sunnyside mausoleum. Lewis C. Spencer Called by Death Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Lewis C. Spencer, 79, who died Sunday at the family home, 423 Citron street. Interment will be in Loma Vista cemetery. Spencer had resided in Anaheim for 17 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Theda E. Spencer; two sons, Robert G. and Cullen L. Spencer; one daughter, Mrs. Clayton L. Allen, and one Cooperation Sought City Clerk Charles E. Griffin was instructed by the council to take the matter up with engineers of the two railroads, in order to suggestions may be obtained methods of drainage. It is understood by city officials that United States army engineers planning to make a survey of the district and it is hoped that the findings may be of value in solving the situation. The Santa Fe railroad, in a recent series of conferences with Anaheim chamber of commerce representatives, indicated its willingness to cooperate to the full extent relative to the milwaukee bridge over the Santa Ana river which is said to be a flood hazard. It is believed both companies will cooperate with city officials in the present matter. Rites Held for Louis B. Huyc Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon from Bacch Terry & Campbell chapel in Louis B. Huycck, 59, who died Friday at his home, 615 N. Olstreet. Rev. Stanley Frederick George officiated. Huyck had been an employee of the city for the past 15 years and had made him home in Anaheim for 30 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary E. Huycck, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Brainerd and Mrs. Virla Aban both of Los Angeles; a son, Hiley, cf Glendale; and two fossil children, Frank and Anna Manning, both living at home. Pallbearers were George Fristb L. C. Dwyer, William Cochran Bowen, R. C. Douthitt and M. Kemp. Stubbs has transplanted a valencia orange tree onto a large truck and will endeavor to take it to New York City and return this summer. He is confident that the transplanting was done in such a manner as to insure that the tree will live and remain in first class condition. The Anaheim man left early this afternoon from the city hall, planning to make his first stop at Salt Lake City. Stubbs plans to visit schools and chambers of commerce in most of the principal cities en route to New York. Mrs. Roy W. Wade's Rites Held Tuesday Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wade, 52, were conducted from St. Boniface church Tuesday morning and burial was in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Mrs. Wade died at her home on Stanton avenue Friday. She had lived in Anaheim three years. Surviving are her husband, Roy W. Wade, a daughter, Catherine, at home, three brothers and two sisters. Man Admits Crime; Sentenced to Jail B. J. Lancaster, 412 E. 14th street, Santa Ana, arrested Wednesday by Santa Ana officers on a warrant from Anaheim, pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon to a charge of petty theft and was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail by City Judge Frank Tausch. The complaint was signed by John Knech, who accused Lancaster of stealing a tape measure from the Anaheim man. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Lewis C. Spencer, 79, who died Sunday at the family home, 423 Citron street. Interment will be in Loma Vista cemetery. Spencer had resided in Anaheim for 17 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Theda E. Spencer; two sons, Robert G. and Cullen L. Spencer; one daughter, Mrs. Clayton L. Allen, and one grandchild, all of Anaheim. Fumeral rites were delayed pending the return of Mr. and Mrs. Allen, who were called to Geneva, Ohio, by the illness and death of the former's father, Frank Allen, who died last Thursday morning. Services were conducted Sunday. Youth Faces Charge of Disturbing Peace Ralph Leos, 19, of 136 N. Lemont street, will appear Saturday morning before City Judge Frank Tausch to plea to a charge of disturbing the peace. He is at liberty under bail bond of $100. Leos was arrested Monday morning on a warrant and released later in the day when he posted bond. Man Admits Drunk Driving, Pays Fine Charles Forner, 56, of Midway drive, paid a fine of $100 this morning after pleading guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Forner was arrested by Anaheim police officers Monday afternoon. He was later released under bail bond of $100 to appear in court this morning. Brothers Sentenced to Jail for Theft Two brothers from Los Angeles who pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch last Friday to petty theft, were sent to court jail for five days each after the failed to pay fines of $10. Raymond Adkins, 26, and Russell Adkins, 22, were arrested Friday morning on complaint of Mr. Irving Gates, 1014 W. Centr ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1938 Citizens Request Better Drainage Under Railroads Union Asks City Council To Take Action Upon Flood Hazard City of Anaheim was called this week to find some solution to the present inadequate ge facilities along the Pacific and Santa Fe railways-of-way in the north-central part of the city. Petition signed by 142 resigned Anaheim was presented to council Tuesday evening. It is the undersigned citizens Anaheim, plead that you take action to prevent the loss of buildings and citrus groves caused by the flood March 3, 1938. Much damage have been avoided by a water way under the San-and Union Pacific tracks by Sycamore street north. The drainage space through bed at North street is not meant to carry the normal rainfall periods, causing unhealthy life and property loss in the east and west sides of rocks. Our action toward relief from county supervisors are expected to render a decision next Tuesday on the request of the county's 13 cities for a share of the state gasoline tax money. The application was made to the supervisors last Tuesday, and after much discussion the board decided to study the matter one week. Cities are asking allocation of $100,000 out of a $104,000 gas tax building permits Exceed $441,000 Total Valuation More Than Double That of Same Period of 1937 Building permits issued in Anaheim during the first five months of the year more than doubled in value those granted during the same period of time in 1937, it was announced yesterday by Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboe. At the same time Nyboe revealed that the value of permits issued during May exceeded by almost five times the value of permits granted in May of last year. The total valuation last month amounted to $121,129 the build surplus remaining in county funds over and above amounts budgeted for this year and amounts deducted by the state in payment for 1933 relief bonds. The cities' representatives were promised last fall that, if income from the gas tax funds was greater than expected, the county would consider dividing it, as it had ever since 1931. Policy is Dropped The policy of allocating funds to cities was dropped last August when supervisors were informed that about $94,000 would be deducted by the state for the relief bond issue. Cities protested at that time, and were promised another hearing if income was greater than expected. Lew Blodgett, Santa Ana city attorney, was spokesman for the city councilmen and mayors who crowded the board room last Tuesday. "The county," he said, "has used approximately $130,000 out of the county general fund for emergency work. That general fund is paid about half by the taxpayers in the cities. When you use that money on county roads, and then deny the cities part of the gas (Continued on Page 8) Heroes Honor at Two Service Monday Morning Memorial Day Rites at Anaheim Cemetery Catholic Church Tribute to those who this nation's wars was many Anaheim residents morning at separate service at the Anaheim cemetery St. Boniface church. Thomas H. Kuchel, attorney and assemblyman the 75th district, was ther at the cemetery. In phrases he paid honor who perished while defending ideals upon which this na- built and lauded those wived for their efforts in on that defense during p Patriotic organizations city participated in in various ways. Wreath placed upon the grave of known soldier by repress- of all organizations and ors were raised by Boyle while four American Legions sounded "To The ColThe purpose of the m to the unknown soldier plained by Cliff Dunham heim post Veterans of Building permits issued in Anaheim during the first five months of the year more than doubled in value those granted during the same period of time in 1937, it was announced yesterday by Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboc. At the same time Nyboc revealed that the value of permits issued during May exceeded almost five times the value of permits granted in May of last year. The total valuation last month amounted to $171,179, the building inspector said. There were 19 permits granted. During May, 1937, the valuation of permits was $37,531.50. For the first five months of the year permits were granted for $441,851.50 worth of construction, as compared with a total of $204,-179.50 for the same period of time last year. Three permits were issued last Thursday having a total valuation of $2818. Charles L. Ruby was granted a permit to construct a $2500 duplex dwelling at 111 E. Alberta street, Guy Curtis, 515 N. Los Angeles street, and Charles D. McConnell, 804 N. Olive street, received permits for re-roof work and a new garage, respectively. Orders Received on Use of Grant The grant of $40,000 from the state for reconstruction of section two of the joint outfall sewer must be spent on the two miles of the line lying between Winter Street and First Street, city officials learned late last week. The grant is to pay the sponsor's share of a WPA project. Sponsor's share for the remaining two miles of the line must be paid by member cities and sanitary districts. WPA has granted $146,000 for reconstruction of section two, of which half is to be used on the portion covered by the state's contribution. Designation of the use of the state funds was made by the state engineering department. Damage from flood waters was deemed worst in that section of the line. Old Timers Plan Reunion June 26 Highway Safety Subject of Talk "Highway Safety" was the subject of an illustrated talk given by Ed Fall of the Goodyear Rubber company to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Monday noon. The film showed development of an inner tube that diminishes blow out danger. One of the reasons for the appalling number of fatal automobile accidents is that there are 11 cars for every mile of highway. Fall said. The nation hasn't kept pace in the building of highways. Automobile manufacturers are constantly striving to build more safety into their products, as are the manufacturers of tires and tubes, the speaker said. Miss Ethel Campbell was a guest of the club and sang three solos. She was accompanied by Miss Katherine Steward. George Henry reported briefly on the visitation to Glendale last Friday which was attended by Glenn Merrill, Claude Lane, Joe Sowder, Henry Adams, Leon Wray and Henry. Club Inducts Two Members Friday Induction ceremony was conducted by the Anaheim Lions club last Friday for two new members, Leonard Young and Percy Houtts. The latter is rejoining the club after a long absence. Among the guests at the meeting were Coroner Earl Abbey-and Attorney Franklin West, both of whom spoke on their law experiences. Music entertainment was furnished by artists from Columbia Broadcasting system who were introduced by L. H. Loudon, co-chairman with Herb Feldr. Invitations Seen for Annual Presentation Old Timers Plan Reunion June 26 Orange county's Old Timers association will hold its annual picnic at Irvine park Sunday, June 26, it was announced last week by Elmer B. Burns, secretary of the association. At least 5000 residents of the county and visitors from outside are expected to assemble at this unique and popular affair. Regular announcement cards will be mailed sufficiently far in advance to permit arrangements for attendance, Burns said. "Persons having friends who have not heretofore registered or received a card should notify the secretary," he said. Burns' address is 705 N. Main street, Santa Ana. High School Youths Compete in Contest Basil Mayes and William Takahashi, Anaheim high school students who won first and second places, respectively, in the Orange county finals of the Toastmasters International high school speaking contest will participate in the southern California finals tomorrow night. The contest will be held at Calwell's cafe, 2200 W. Seventh street, Los Angeles. High school speakers from all parts of southern California where Toastmasters clubs exist will take part. Emily A. Crowner is Called by Death Funeral services for Mrs. Emily A. Crowner, 76, who died at her home, 831 N. Pine street, Saturday were conducted from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel Sunday afternoon. The remains were sent to Oshkosh, Wis., for burial. Mrs. Crowner was a native of Germany. She came to this country 70 years ago and lived in Anaheim 15 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Weaver and Mrs. Allen L. Samuel, and three grandchildren, all of Anaheim. Purse Stolen from Auto at City Park Two keys and money amounting to more than $2 were removed from a purse owned by Virginia Long of Huntington Park when it was stolen from a car at the city Park, last week end, Miss Long informed police. The purse was later found by Flora Lauber, 212 N. Palm street, and turned over to police who returned it to the owner. Invitations Set for Anual Presentation Cards of invitation to annual Anaheim pioneers' timers picnic were sent last week by Miss Frances Notices were sent to all members of old time fami Anaheim who are now other localities. The reunion be held at the Anaheim Saturday, June 11. No definite program event will be arranged, Miss said. As in the past the hour and afternoon will be renewed old friendship reminiscing on days of yeaThose in charge of arranging request that each family its own luncheon and table Coffee, cream and supe furnished by the comm was said. Annual Banquet Held by Boys' The Junior Toastmasters Anaheim union high school its annual banquet at the cafeteria Tuesday evening of the evening were the Toastmasters club, the Toastmasters of San Juan trano high school and the club of Anaheim unicil school.The program was presen speakers of the Junior Toastmasters clubs of the two high Heroes Honored at Two Services Monday Morning Memorial Day Rites Held at Anaheim Cemetery and Catholic Church Tribute to those who died in this nation's wars was paid by many Anaheim residents Monday morning at separate services held at the Anaheim cemetery and at St. Boniface church. Thomas H. Kuchel, Anaheim attorney and assemblyman from the 75th district, was the speaker at the cemetery. In solemn phrases he paid honor to those who perished while defending the ideals upon which this nation was built and lauded those who survived for their efforts in carrying on that defense during peacetime. Patriotic organizations of the city participated in the program in various ways. Wreaths were placed upon the grave of the unknown soldier by representatives of all organizations and the colors were raised by Boy Scouts while four American Legion members sounded "To the Colors." The purpose of the monument to the unknown soldier was explained by Cliff Dunlam of Anaheim post Veterans of Foreign War. Receives Degree ROBERT T. TAKENAGA An Anaheim student at Creighton university will be awarded the degree of doctor of medicine at the annual commencement exercises of the university today. He is Robert T. Takenaga, a senior in the school of medicine. Everett M. Cone Succeeds Herron Automobile Dealer is Named President of Anaheim Merchants Senior Class to Receive Diplomas Tuesday, June 14 Marcella Sutton is Chosen Valedictorian; Other Events Planned Graduation week activities for seniors of Anaheim union high school will start Sunday evening, June 12. It was announced yesterday afternoon by Acting Principal L. Frank Kellogg. The climax of the week will be on Tuesday evening, June 14, when the annual commencement exercises will be held in the school's auditorium. Baccalaureate services will be activities Sunday evening. Times exercises will be held in the auditorium at 7:30 o'clock, with Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor of the White Temple Methodist Episcopal church, as the speaker. His subject will be, "Today's Youth and Tomorrow's Destiny." The invocation will be asked by Rev. U. S. Schauer, with Rev. Birney S. Hudson reading the scripture lesson. Musical selections will be offered by the high school orchestra, the Mozart double quartet and the mixed chorus. Rev. Stanley Frederick George will pronounce the benediction. on that defense during peacetime. Patriotic organizations of the city participated in the program on various ways. Wreaths were placed upon the grave of the unknown soldier by representatives of all organizations and the colors were raised by Boy Scouts while four American Legion members sounded "To the Colors." The purpose of the monument to the unknown soldier was explained by Cliff Dunlam of Anaheim post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Nancy Webb read Lincoln's "Gettsburg Address." Two vocal solos were sung by Mrs. Walter Ross. W. P. Webb Presides William P. Webb, Jr., acted as master of ceremonies and introduced John Martens, distinguished service medal man; and representatives of the various patriotic organizations. Mrs. Mary Coons hold of the inauguration of the Memorial Day services in Anaheim 10 years ago and declared she had (Continued on Page 3) Booster Body to Select Directors Primary balloting to select 12 men as candidates for six places on the board of directors of the Anaheim chamber or commerce will start next Tuesday, it was announced yesterday by Secretary John A. Morgan. The primaries will close at 5 o'clock Monday, June 13. All members of the chamber today received a list of members of the organization eligible for election as directors. Dues must be paid to July 1 to permit a member to vote or to hold office. Terms of six of the 12 members of the board expire this month. They are Harry B. Pearson, Frank Hausch, Dr. H. A. Johnston, L. H.oudon, O. H. Renner and A. C.汁uteel. Directors whose terms have one more year to run are president Harry C. Arthur, Sr.,arroll D. Cone, Victor G. Loly, Charles A. Pearson, L. C. Herron and F. A. Yungbluth. Invitations Sent for Annual Picnic Is Robert T. Takenaga, a senior in the school of medicine. Everett M. Cone Succeeds Herron Automobile Dealer is Named President of Anaheim Merchants Everett M. Cone, automobile dealer, this morning was unanimously elected president of the Anaheim Merchants association at the regular meeting held at the Spanish Kitchen cafe. Cone succeeds L. C. Herron and will be installed into office two weeks from today. Other officers chosen this morning include Charles Atwell, vice president, and John A. Morgan, secretary. The new advisory committee will be composed of J. F. Faulkner, L. H. Hoskins, William Gordon, Henry Adams and A. W. Sowder. The report of the nominating committee was given by Harry C. Arthur, Sr., and unanimously approved. Resolution Paradigm The Merchants association took action today designed to aid the chamber of commerce in its efforts to provide parking accommodations on the city's business streets. It approved and adopted a resolution, presented by H. E. W. Barnes urging city officials to more rigidly enforce the parking ordinances. The resolution said: "Wherecas, as the result of a questionnaire recently sent out by the Anaheim chamber of commerce, it was conclusively shown that the greatest problem facing the merchants of Anaheim is to solve the parking problem in a satisfactory manner. And that the Merchants association being fully cognizant of the fact that the chamber of com- (Continued on Page 3) Daum is Granted School Contract R. J. Daum of Inglewood was last night awarded the contract to construct the new John C. Fremont main building by the Anaheim school board. Daum's low bid was $286,260. There were 17 other Postal Receipts Continue to Gain Postal receipts at Anaheim post office continue to show a surging gain over last year; it was reported yesterday by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. At the start of June, receipts for the first five months of the year exceeded those of the same period last year by $2,370.52. During May receipts amounted to $5,260.98, or $1371.80 more than for the same month of 1937. A total of $22,955.15 was taken in by the postoffice between January 1 and May 31, inclusive, this year. The total for the first five months of 1937 was $20,548.63. Welfare Bureau Center of Strife Conflict between Jack W. Snow, county welfare director, and Supervisor Steele Finley, in charge of the department, arose this week with the dismissal of Mrs. Belle Spangler and Mrs. Mary Lyons from the welfare department. Snow ordered the dismissal of Mrs. Spangler and Finley immediately instructed her to remain on the job. Mrs. Spangler has been assistant to the director for several years. To newspapermen Snow Invitations Sent for Anual Picnic Cards of invitation to the annual Anaheim pioneers and old amers picnic were sent out late last week by Miss Frances Backs. Notices were sent to about 120 members of old time families of Anaheim who are now living in other localities. The reunion will be held at the Anaheim city park Saturday, June 11. No definite program for the event will be arranged, Miss Backs said. As in the past the luncheon tour and afternoon will be spent renewing old friendships and reminiscing on days of years ago. Those in charge of arrangements request that each family provide its own luncheon and table service. Coffee, cream and sugar will be furnished by the committee, it was said. Annual Banquet is Held by Boys' Club The Junior Toastmasters club of Anaheim union high school held its annual banquet at the school cafeteria Tuesday evening. Guests of the evening were the Anaheim Toastmasters club, the Junior Toastmasters of San Juan Capistano high school and the Toastier club of Anaheim union high school. The program was presented by speakers of the Junior Toastmasters clubs of the two high schools. Daum is Granted School Contract R. J. Daum of Inglewood was last night awarded the contract to construct the new John C. Fremont main building by the Anaheim school board. Daum's low bid was $286,260. There were 17 other bidders for the contract. Daum is expected to start work on the building about one week from today: Superintendent M. A. Gauer will send the contract to PWA officials immediately for approval, which is expected to reach here the early part of next week. The contractor has three days to start construction after formal notification from the superintendent. The new building will include 11 classrooms, an auditorium, offices and other necessary rooms. It will be connected by a corridor to the shop and cafeteria and domestic science buildings. The building will face on Center street. Alice Torgerson is Summoned by Death Alice Torgerson, 77, a native of Norway, but a resident of southern California for 15 years, died early this morning at a Fullerton hospital. She is survived by five sons, two daughters, one sister, one brother and 10 grandchildren. One of the daughters is Mrs. Martha Schneider of Anaheim. Private funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld funeral home Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker will officiate and the remains will be sent to MacIntosh, Minn., for burial. Lukasky Purchases Old Whitman Home W. M. Lukasky today announced the purchase of two lots and a house situated at 707 N. Los Angeles street from Albert Launer of Fullerton. The property is known here as the old Whitman home. The exact purchase price was not revealed. Lukasky has resided and operated his business at that location for a little more than two years. Earthquake Shakes City Early Tuesday No damage was done by the earthquake which rocked Anaheim and other cities of southern California shortly after 1:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. The shock wakened many persons in this city. The earthquake was felt along the southern California coast for a distance of about 200 miles and inland approximately the same distance, it was reported.