anaheim-gazette 1938-07-07

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII Harry C. Arthur Is Again Chosen C. of C. Leader President During Past Year Unanimously Relected By Directors Harry C. Arthur, Sr., president of the Anaheim chamber of commerce during the past year, was unanimously elected to succeed himself this noon when the new board of directors met at its organization meeting at the Elks clubhouse. Arthur is also president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county. John A. Morgan, elected as secretary last fall when the late George W. Reid died, was also unanimously reelected to that position. Other officers chosen this noon were Carroll D. Cone, re-elected vice president, and O. E. Hanson, treasurer. Motion to reelect Arthur was made by L., C. Herron after a short talk in which he pointed to the close cooperation of the chamber of commerce as aiding in what success the Anaheim Merchants association enjoyed during the past year. Herron served as president of the Merchants association as well as a director of Work Started On Signal Installation Excavation work and laying of conduits is under way at Los Angeles and Center street for installation of the new traffic signals. Work was begun Tuesday morning. The signals are expected to reach Anaheim early next week and it is hoped to have the preliminary work completed as soon as they arrive. The city is furnishing the standards, which will be aluminum painted pipes of about five inch diameter. County Assessed Valuations Gain Assessment Rolls Given To Supervisors Tuesday By Sleeper Despite the disastrous floods of last March, Orange county's assessed valuation is $419,085 higher this year than the 1937 figures, Assessor James Sleeper reported Tuesday. Immediately after making his report, Sleeper turned over the assessment rolls to the board of supervisors, which will sit as a Construction in Anaheim Highest In Past 15 Years Valuations During First Six Months of 1938 Total $605,529 Anaheim's construction boom during the first half of the present year has brought $605,529 worth of new buildings, and repairs and alterations to old buildings, it was disclosed this week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. The total valuation for the six months was the highest for the similar period in the last 15 years, Nyboe said. More than half of the total valuation was recorded during the month of June when the permit for the new Fremont school building, valued at more than $260,000 was issued. The total for the month was $317,678, with 30 permits issued. The total not only was more than 10 times that of the same month last year, but also exceeded the total valuations of permits issued during the entire first six months of 1937. Twenty permits were issued in June of last year, bearing a valuation of $30,-344, while during the first half year the total valuation was $234,-523, Nyboe reported. July got off to a good start with Other officers chosen this noon were Carroll D. Cone, re-elected vice president, and O. E. Hanson, treasurer. Motion to reelect Arthur was made by L. C. Herron after a short talk in which he pointed to the close cooperation of the chamber of commerce as aiding in what success the Anaheim Merchants association enjoyed during the past year. Herron served as president of the Merchants association as well as a director of the chamber of commerce. A finance committee composed of Ted Kuchel, chairman, Leo J. Friis and Ted Masterson was appointed today by President Arthur. It was the only committee appointment made today by the reelected president. Secretary Morgan was given a leave of absence to attend a conference of commercial secretaries to be held at Stanford university July 31 to August 5, inclusive. Plans are being made to have Jesse Stubbs, who has arrived in New York with his orange tree, to go to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and exhibit the tree at the Iowa State Centennial exposition to be held there during August. Definite arrangements have not been completed, however. Masterson suggested that the booster body's schedule of activities for the coming year include devising some way to modernize business houses of the city and encourage people to build new homes, particularly for rental purposes. The next regular luncheon meeting of chamber of commerce members will be held at the Elks clubhouse next Wednesday noon, Morgan announced. The Associated Chambers of Commerce will meet at Los Alamitos on July 26, Arthur announced. Postal Receipts Gain 30 Percent Receipts at the Anaheim post office during June were higher by 30 percent than those of the same month in 1938, it was reported this week by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. The month's business ranked with the best ever enjoyed by the postoffice, with the exception of months handling Christmas business. Las month's receipts totalled $6875.35, as com- Supervisors Tuesday By Sleeper Despite the disastrous floods of last March, Orange county's assessed valuation is $419,085 higher this year than the 1937 figures, Assessor James Sleeper reported Tuesday. Immediately after making his report, Sleeper turned over the assessment rolls to the board of supervisors, which will sit as a board of equalization each day for the next two weeks. Total assessed valuation of $175,851,425 was shown in Sleeper's report. This does not include valuation of public utilities, assessed by the state board of equalization, nor does it include various exemptions. Public utilities last year were assessed at $14,242,660. Assessed valuation exclusive of utilities last year was $175,432,340. Assessed values in Anaheim were increased about $580,000 to $8,684,360, the report said. Santa Ana maintained its position at the top of the list with an assessed valuation of $24,549,305, an increase of about $2,500,000 over last year. Pullerton displaced Huntington Beach as second highest when its valuation was increased $1,500,000 from $12,974,340 to $14,562,895. Huntington Beach showed a decline from $13,724,055 to $12,396,895. Valuation of other cities of the county were Brea, $1,489,270; Laguna Beach, $5,144,225; La Habra, $1,126,585; Newport Beach, $9,-023,140; Orange, $6,419,375; Placentia, $610,325; San Clemente, $1,500,390; Seal Beach, $4,709,920; and Tustin, $746,680. All of these cities-showed increased over last year's valuations. At the same time he turned over assessment rolls to the board. Sleeper reported collection of taxes on unsecured personal property this year totaled $560,986, an increase of $102,691 from last year's total of $454,295. The increase was caused principally by higher tax rates. County Fee Case Ordered Dropped Mandamus preceedings against Orange county officials in connection with fees assertedly received Anaheim police Saturday afternoon a noon aided in halting activities on a ring of counterfeiters when they arrested August Englehardt, 54 and Randolph F. Payne, 39. The men are accused of issuing two bogus bills in Fullerton and were arrested after police broadcast the license number of their car and description. United States secret service agents took the two men to Los Angeles for investigation after finding a counterfeit $20 bill in a crack of a bench in the Anaheim police station and several more in their automobile. Englehardt said agents to be the ringlead Receipts at the Anaheim post office during June were higher by 30 percent than those of the same month in 1938, it was reported this week by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. The month's business ranked with the best ever enjoyed by the postoffice, with the exception of months handling Christmas business. Las month's receipts totalled $6875.35, as compared with a total of $4518.63 for the same month last year. Slightly less than half of the gain reported for the first six months of the year over the same period of 1937 was recorded last month, Hoskins said. Receipts from January 1 to June 30, 1938, exceeded those of the same period in 1937 by $4763.05. Business during the first half of this year amounted to $29,830.51, compared with $25,067.46 between January 1 and June 30, 1937. Jesse M. Hufford Funeral Conducted Funeral services for Jesse M. Hufford, 41, were conducted yesterday morning from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with Rev. Birney S. Hudson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery with the American Legion post in charge. Hufford died Saturday while visiting in Garden Grove. He lived in Anaheim four years, making his home at 555 N. Olive street. Hufford is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dennie Hufford; a daughter, Ruth, and his father, A. J. Hufford, all of Anaheim; a brother and five sisters, all living in the east. County Fee Case Ordered Dropped Mandamus preceedings against Orange county officials in connection with fees assertedly received by them have been dropped. The action was taken when it was learned that fees under question are in the county treasury and not in the hands of the officials, thus making it impossible for the officials to return the money. Edgar Hervey, San Diego attorney hired by the board of supervisors, said, however, he would file an accounting suit against Sheriff Logan Jackson and Assessor James Sleeper. The purpose of the suit is to recover moneys paid to them for various expenses. The action will be filed in the superior court; the mandamus proceedings having been filed in the court of appeals. Fulfer May Return to Work on Monday Earl Fulfer, 560 S. Clementine street, who was injured Tuesday morning while working at the city plant on South Los Angeles street, will probably be able to return to work next Monday, it was reported this morning. X-rays revealed his skull is not fractured. The veteran city employee was knocked from his feet when struck by a two-inch pipe which flew from a lathe. He suffered injuries to an arm and his jaw as well as skull. One Mile of Sewer Line is Completed More than one mile of new piping has been laid on section two of the joint outfall sewer lines, it was reported this morning by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. Four miles of line are to be placed. Ground conditions have been slowing the crew of workmen during the past few days, Hapgood said, but it is expected that the work will progress more rapidly from now on. A crew of 165 men is at work this week, about 40 less than needed for most efficient work. White's Estate is Valued at $26,000 The estate of the late H. White, hardware merchant at Anaheim for many years, has been appraised at $26,715.94, according to an inventory filed by James B. Utt in superior counsel last week. White died June 11. Included in the estate are hard ware stock valued at $5500, car amounting to $1104.92, househouses and automobile worth $4 and various stocks and securities. ANAHEIM GAZET REACTION OF WOMEN TO DOLLAR DAYS REPORTED TO MERCHANTS Suggestions for making Anaheim's Dollar days more effective as major sales events were made to members of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning by Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, immediate past president of the Anaheim Ebell club. Mrs. Brown for the past three weeks has been conducting an exhaustive survey among women in this city and trade area to determine as nearly as possible the reaction of these purchasers to the Dollar day events. Scarcity of bargains and the small number of stores participating in the events were among the leading constructive criticisms reported by Mrs. Brown. Of the 35 women she interviewed, 29 declared only a few of the available items represented bargains. Women also criticised what they termed as buying of inferior merchandise by business men to be featured during the sales event. Another complaint reported by Mrs. Brown was that in many instances merchants advertise good values, but have only a limited supply of the items available. The women urged that standard merchandise, with large supplies, be offered at savings. Many women reported to Mrs. Brown that parking facilities are so poor that they do not like to come into Anaheim on busy days. The speaker suggested that merchants insert in their advertisements the location of the parking lot nearest their stores. "Women of Anaheim and trade area are appreciative of the efforts of the merchants and their suggestions were in the main constructive," Mrs. Brown said. "Attend Anaheim's Dollar day. We don't profiteer; you profit here" was suggested by Mrs. Brown as a slogan for the sales event. Anaheim Ebell club will assist merchants in their next Dollar day, scheduled for July 21, by having a committee of members, headed by Mrs. Clare McGraw, investigate the bargains to be of interest to the department of labor probably determine the dates which advertising for bids will start. How soon that will depend considerably on length of time required to list a scale of wage rates workers to be employed, it said. It is hoped that this can be completed by August. The exhaustive investigation to prevailing wage scales in range county is made necessary by the importance of the pay it was indicated that he may be necessary to determine wages to be paid various types of workmen. A definite allotment amount to $6,250,000 has been made. Reported in City Three Youngsters Hurt Over Weekend by Fireworks; No Auto Mishaps Noisy display of fireworks in Anaheim over the past weekend was accompanied by a minimum of unfortunate occurrances. No traffic accidents within the city limits were reported to Anaheim police and only three cases of injuries from firecrackers have been reported. The city was free from fires. The three children who suffered injuries during the weekend were Robert Bassett, about 12, of the Bon-Air apartments, Pauline Faust, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Faust, of 1125 W. Center street, and Salimon Archuleta, 12, of 018 E. Cypress street. The Bassett youngster suffered a severe gash in a thumb from the explosion of powder taken from 25 small firecrackers and made into one explosive. Minor injuries were suffered by the Faust girl when an explosive designed to be shot into the air, exploded toward the ground and sent a wadding into her foot. The other youngster was injured when a firecracker exploded belatedly. The child had tossed it into the street, but went to retrieve it when it failed to explode. He suffered slight burns, and was reated by a local physician. A window at the residence at 124 N. Janss street was broken when pierced by a skyrocket, police were informed. Traffic through the city during the entire weekend was heavy, but on accidents occurred. Drunken Drivers Fined by Court Fourth of July week end passed rather quietly in Anaheim as far as drunken drivers were concerned with only two men arrested. Both appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Tuesday and pleaded guilty. Ralph Hickey, 36, of 1028 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, was arrested at 6:30 o'clock Saturday. He was also operating his car of the merchants and their suggestions were in the main constructive," Mrs. Brown said. "Attend Anaheim's Dollar day. We don't profiteer; you profit here" was suggested by Mrs. Brown as a slogan for the sales event. Anaheim Ebell club will assist merchants in their next Dollar day, scheduled for July 21, by having a committee of members, headed by Mrs. Clare McGraw, investigate the bargains to be offered. Should the committee find offerings which it thinks are not good bargains, the fact will be reported to the Merchants association committee, headed by Charles Atwell. Mrs. Harry B. Pearson, president of the Ebell club, explained to the association. Between 65 and 70 merchants have agreed to participate in the event of July 21, Atwell reported. President Everett M. Cone expressed the appreciation of the Merchants association to Carl Oelke, proprietor of the Marigold cafe, for the remodeling of the banquet room. H. E. W. Barnes spoke briefly on plans for the next meeting of the association, which will be held on July 21 at the Elks clubhouse. Candidates for election to public office attend, and an interesting and entertaining program is being arranged. Youths Present Kiwanis Program Activities of the various YMCA groups in Anaheim were explained to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon by several young men who have been active in the work. Walter Bergman was program chairman and introduced Bill Llewellyn, who acted as chairman of the meeting. Speakers were Richard Kendrick on Friendly Indians, Keith Beebe on Pioneers, Bob Quast on Hi-Y and Llewellyn on the Young Men's Division. Musical entertainment was provided by Duane Wilder and Richard Hain, clarinetists, accompanied by Mary Show. President Glen Merrill of the club reported on the international convention of Kiwanis clubs held during the past week in San Francisco. Candidates seeks nomination at the August primaries were guests of the Anaheim club Friday noon and were duced. There was no other gram. Officers seekers who were produced included Homer W constable; Eldon Stark, just the peace; Ed Marion, corp Jim Sleeper, assessor; W.K.yard, surveyor; A.P.Nelson trict attorney. R.R.McDonald, record Fred Sidebottom, recorder; Cruickshank, treasurer; Lambert, auditor; Burr A., assemblyman; M.E.Geeti corder; James L.Allen, court judge; W.F.Menton, attorney. Orlen W.Sisson, tax co J.C.Lamb, tax collector; Cruzen, auditor; Charles auditor; James B.Tucker, court judge; Elmer R.Guy, attorney; Earl Abbey, c Mile of Sewer Line is Completed Than one mile of new pipe laid on section two of the tuffal sewer lines, it was this morning by City EnP. Hapgood. Four miles are to be placed. And conditions have been the crew of workmen during past few days, Hapgood it is expected that the mill progress more rapidly on. A crew of 105 men work this week, about 40 a needed for most efficient Lee's Estate is Valued at $26,000 estate of the late H. N. hardware merchant in for many years, has praised at $26,715.94, accoto an inventory filed by B. Utt in superior court this week. White died June 2 led in the estate are hardock valued at $5500, cash to $1104.92, household and automobile worth $450 ious stocks and securities. Fourth of July week end passr rather quietly in Anaheim as car drunken drivers were concerned with only two men arrested. Both appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Tuesday and pleaded guilty. Ralph Hickey, 36, of 1028 W. Third Street, Santa Ana, was arrested at 6:30 o'clock Saturday. He was also operating his car without a driver's license. Hickey was sentenced to pay a fine of 1150 or go to jail for 75 days. Elmo Stone, 30, a visitor from Kansas staying at 221 N. Resh street, was arrested at 5:30 o'clock Sunday evening. He was ordered to pay a fine of $100 or spend 50 days in jail. Wallet Containing Valuables is Lost Jack Pedy reported to Anaheim police Thursday evening that he had lost a wallet containing $17 in cash and checks totalling more than $70. The purse also contained his operator's card, automobile ownership certificate and other valuable papers. Stolen Automobile Quickly Recovered An automobile owned by C. F. Kirkland, Bon-Air apartments, was reported stolen at 8 o'clock yesterday morning and recovereless than an hour later. The car was located about four blocks from the apartment building where it had been stolen during Tuesday night, police were informed. Funeral Held Today For Cafe Operator Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the Hilgenfeld mortuary for John D. Wallace, 56, who died Tuesday afternoon. Wallace had resided in Orange county for eight years, and for the past five years operated Marie's Inn on South Los Angeles street. Those surviving are his wife, Marie Wallace, one sister and two brothers, all of Iowa. Wallace was a member of the F. & A. M. lodge of Des Moines, Iowa. R. R. McDonald, recordor Fred Sidebottom, recorder; Cruickshank, treasurer; Lambert, auditor; Burr A. assemblyman; M. E. Geeti corder; James L. Allen, scourt judge; W. F. Menton, attorney. Orlen W. Sisson, tax coJ. C. Lamb, tax collector; Cruzen, auditor; Charles auditor; James B. Tucker, scourt judge; Elmer R. Guy, attorney; Earl Abbey, o Franklin G. West, superior judge. Joel E. Ogle, district attoM. Pearson, sheriff; Ray A. superintendent of schools; Mitchell, constable; Nat H. surveyor; Logan Jackson, Kenneth E. Morrison, scourt judge; Alva E. He justice of the peace; H. G. superior court judge; S. Snodgrass, constable; Stephenson, treasurer, and Kuchel, assemblyman. Mrs. Martha Tilsa Services Tomo Private funeral services for Martha E. Tilson who died at her home at 751 N. street, will be conducted row morning from St. M. Episcopal church and in will be in the family ploughwood Park cemetery. Terry & Campbell mortua- charge of arrangements. Mrs. Tilson would have years of age on Wednesday was born in Ireland, but 51 years in the United States leaves her husband, John son; a daughter, Miss Hesson, at home; a son, E. Tilson of Beverly Hills; grandchild. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 Rado Dam Bids May Be Opened Next September Austive Survey of Wage Scales to be Made by Labor Bureau Present plans of federal auth-s call for opening of bids for construction of the Prado sometime during the month september, it was learned here last week. It is estimated do dam will cost about $7,000,- or slightly less than half of entire $15,000,000 county flood control program. The department of labor will probably determine the date upon advertising for bids will be used. How soon that will be tends considerably on the fifth of time required to establish a scale of wage rates for workers to be employed, it was. It is hoped that this work be completed by August 15. The exhaustive investigation in-revealing wage scales in Orange county is made necessary the importance of the project. Was indicated that hearings be necessary to determine the needs to be paid various types of workmen. Definite allotment amounting $6,250,000 has been made by Thomas Douglas Named County Welfare Head Thomas P. Douglas, Orange businessman, is the new director of the county's welfare department. He was elected by a 3 to 2 vote Tuesday after being nominated by Supervisor Steele Finley. Douglas replaces Jack Snow; who was discharged last Thursday evening. Since that day Harry Edward, veterans bureau head, has been acting as welfare director. Douglas' appointment was opposed by Supervisors John Mitchell and Harry D. Riley. The new director is a former president of the Orange Rotary club and has been adviser to Finley since the latter became supervisor. Anaheim Youths Laud Boys State American Legion Educational Project is Attended by Four From Here Four Anaheim youths, Ernest Moore, Bill Suiter, Jr., John Ganahl and John Alden, returned to their homes the early part of this week after a week spent at Two-Way Radios For Police Cars Appear Certain Council Delays Decision On Matter Until Meeting Next Tuesday Anaheim city council Tuesday night again delayed final decision upon the installation of a two-way radio communication system for the city's police cars. After considerable discussion of costs of installation and maintenance the matter was tabled temporarily. Definite decision will probably be reached at the regular session next Tuesday night, as construction of the system must be started by July 15, according to terms of permits granted by the federal communications system. Installation cost figures were submitted to the council by the firm of William and Klentz of Santa Ana. The quotation for installation of each complete car transmitter is $92.35, while the cost of installing the station house receiver, consisting of line amplifier and necessary line equipment was set at $206. Police Chief James S. Bouldin has requested the council to install the sets in three automobiles. Cost of the direct wire to the county's radio station is $56 a American Legion Educational Project is Attended by Four From Here Four Anaheim youths, Ernest Moore, Bill Suiter, Jr., John Ganahl and John Alden, returned to their homes the early part of this week after a week spent at the California Boys State at Sacramento. Boys State is supervised annually by the American Legion and various veterans organizations and service clubs sponsored the four boys from this city. California Boys State is an educational program designed to acquaint youths of high school age of the functions and responsibilities of various state, county and municipal public offices and to create within them high ideals of statesmanship. That it serves its purpose is evidenced in the glowing reports brought back to Anaheim by the youths who attended from here. The approximately 400 boys from all sections of the state assembled at the California state fairgrounds and were assigned to various "counties" and "cities". They were also made members of one of two political parties, the "federalists" and the "whigs." There were four counties and eight cities and each of the political subdivisions elected its own officials. The 21st district of the American Legion, of which Anaheim is a part, was honored by the election of Bill Colbern of Corona as secretary of state and Bill Ulyat of Riverside as lieutenant governor. Each of these youths had an interview with the man holding the respective office in the state government. One of the features of the week was the address of Governor Frank F. Merriam during the inaugural of the Boys State governor, Ralph Miller. The youths made a tour of inspection of the state capitol, the state printing offices and the state employment offices among other points of interest. For recreation the boys participated in various types of sports. They also formed their own orchestra during the week. City Water Level Three Arrested For Intoxication Three Riverside residents, including a man and his wife, were too full of intoxicating liquor as they passed through Anaheim late Thursday night and as a result landed in the Anaheim city jail and county jail. Daniel B. McNamara, 45, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. His wife, Mrs. Louise McNamara, 38, and a companion, Mrs. Marian Umbehend, 32, were both charged with drunkenness. All three pleaded guilty Friday when they appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch. McNamara was ordered to pay a fine of $200 or spend 100 days in City Water Level Best Since 1930 Water level in the city wells as of July 1 was 131 feet 9 inches, it was reported by Vard W. Hannum. This is the highest level record on July 1 since 1930. Heavy rains just before the March floods have caused irrigation to be at a minimum, thus reducing the drain on the underground water supply, Hannum said. Water levels have reduced only three feet five inches since the peak was reached on May 1. Drivers Exonerated By Coroner's Jury Three drivers of cars involved in the traffic death of C. S. Holman, 64, of Balboa Island, were exonerated of blame by a coroner's jury at Costa Mesa Tuesday. Holman, a real estate man, was the county's 33rd traffic fatality of the year. The man was struck down by a car operated by E. Jamison, 19, of Laguna Beach last Friday evening. His body was then struck by two other cars, it was reported. Funeral Conducted For F. E. Sefton, 48 Funeral services for Frank Edward Sefton, 48, were conducted yesterday afternoon from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel with Rev. W. K. Gough of Fullerton officiating. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. Sefton, a resident of Anaheim for 16 years, died Saturday at his home on East Sycamore street. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; a daughter, Marguerite; his mother, Mrs. B. F. Sefton of Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Hazel P. Collins of Los Angeles; and a brother, Benjamin E. Sefton of Sommerville, Mass. Jury Frees Loomis of Charge Thursday Leo Loomis of Anaheim was found not guilty last Thursday by a jury on a charge of molesting children in the city park. The trial was held in City Judge Frank Tausch's court.