anaheim-gazette 1938-09-22

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXVIII Orange County Wins Fair Award Two-Way Radios Begin Operation Monday Morning Equipment Installed in Our Patrol Car Yesterday; Licenses Obtained Barring unexpected alteration of present plans, two-way communication between the Anaheim police station and one of the patrol cars will be inaugurated next Monday morning, Police Chief James S. Bouldin said this morning. Receiving and sending equipment was installed in one of the patrol cars yesterday and the police station set will be installed Monday morning. On Air Monday Anaheim police department has been notified that it will be on the air officially beginning Monday. The station has been given an especially assigned frequency up which it will operate until October 13. On that date the station will change over to the regular police frequency band. While the station is on the special frequency, which was assigned by the federal commission, it will operate in the experimental station class require LIONS CLUB MEMBERS OF COUNTY PARTICIPATE IN BARBECUE HERE The Lions roared with a great deal of gusto last Thursday evening when approximately 500 members of that service organization from all clubs of Orange county gathered at the Anaheim city park for their annual barbecue meeting. Carrying out their usual procedure of mixing fun with business, some of the club members acquired sore arms and backs while engaged in a softball game, while most of the others were a bit hoarse when the contest ended. Teams were chosen from the north and south ends of the county. Earl C. Hauck, blind adjudicator for the Los Angeles county welfare department, was the principal speaker of the evening. He told of the services rendered by "seeing eye" dogs to blind persons and demonstrated the prowess of his own dog. Short talks were given by District Governor C. H. Schmid and District Secretary Francis Line. Other special guests of the evening were Mayor and Mrs. Charles H. Mann, Park Superintendent and Mrs. Rudy Boysen, Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Cone and Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Herron. Introductions were made by Pat Donegan of Orange, president of the county council. Donegan also introduced officers of the various county clubs. In charge of arranging the function were Dr. John Boege, food; Francis Elliott, serving; Ernest Ganahl, platform; Herb Eldred, ball game; Harry Macres, table decorations; Robert Rossberg, service, and Mrs. Boege, coffee. Assisting the committee chairmen were Leonard Young, Homer Wallace and Henry DuBons, table; Sam Hilgenfeld and William Payne, song leaders; Newell Christiansen, tail twister; George Dodge and Robert Adams serving. Members of the Orange Lionettes, championship softball team, served the barbeque. Ticket sales were handled by Fred Sidebottom, O. E. Rev. McAulay Is Kiwanis Speaker Observations made during his recent tour of Europe and the Holy Land were given by Rev. Robert Burns McAulay, to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. Rev. MeAulay is pastor of the Presbyterian church of Orange. The speaker dealt principally on Germany, which he said has become a united nation, and that the intention of Hitler is for only one language and one class of people. Religions of Germany must contribute toward the goal of unity. Rev. MeAulay said. "Germany is speaking to the world," Rev. McAulay said, "for the first time in history as a unified nation. Before Hitler took over the reigns of government Germany, even under the monarchy, was a loose confederation of states, each having its own tariff walls, its own traditions, its own armies, and its own dialect. Under Hitler the nation has been welded into one people with one aim, one language and one border. Now Germany is speaking to the world as a unit for the first time in German history." There is no unemployment problem in Germany, Russia and Italy, the commission said who also noted. Second Set Later How soon the second patrol will be equipped with two-way communication facilities is yet known. Sets are being constructed for Anaheim and Orange police simultaneously under the supervision of County Race Technician Bud Whiteman. All members of the Anaheim police department will have received their radio telephone or erators licenses from the federal communications commission Monday, it is believed. Most of the men have already obtained their licenses and other are being received daily. Two Arrested as Drunken Driver Drunk driving charges were filed against residents of Anaheim and Long Beach last Sunday night by Anaheim officers as the result of two arrests. Howard Johnston, 55, of 237 Fourteenth street, Long Beach was taken into custody at 10:00 o'clock. He was released early Monday morning under a $200 bond to appear before City Judge Frank Tausch Friday morning. Levi Grisham, 25, of 194 Pixley street, Orange, was arrested at 12:40 o'clock Monday morning. He pleaded guilty when arraigned before City Judge Tausch a chose to spend 50 days in jail rather than pay a fine of $10 His operator's license was revoked. Red Cross First Aid Certificates Give Assisting the committee chairmen were Leonard Young, Homer Wallace and Henry DuBois, table; Sam Hilgenfeld and William Payne, song leaders; Newell Christensen, tail twister; George Dodge and Robert Adams serving. Members of the Orange Lionettes, championship softball team, served the barbeque. Ticket sales were landed by Fred Sidebottom, O. E. Hanson, George Holden and Lidred. Past President Holden oof the Anaheim club presided during the evening. Three Birthdays on Tap for Next Week Three anniversaries will be celebrated during the next week by members of the Anaheim Birthday club. It is likely to prove costly if this hot weather continues. Next Sunday Dick Glover and Bill Troutman both have birthday anniversaries. Glover will do the buying on Monday and Troutman on Tuesday. John Morgan closes the week of celebration by contributing on Thursday. Carlton Peterson Accepts State Job Carlton J. Peterson, since December, 1936, a draftsman in the city engineer's office. Monday reported for work at Sacramento as a junior engineer. The Anaheim man has been assigned to the division of water resources, but did not know where he would be located when he left this city. New Industry Looks to City as Location Another new industry is interested in Anaheim as its base of operation; it was disclosed yesterday by the Anaheim chamber of commerce. The concern is California Vegetable Juice, Inc. The industrial committee of the chamber is investigating the company and discussing with its officials their requirements. The concern did not announce why it didn't locate in Santa Ana as originally planned. Speaker to Discuss State Pension Plan C. J. S. Williamson, legislative representative of the Los Angeles chamber of commerce, will address an open meeting at Salem Evangelical church, corner Center and Helena streets, next Monday at 7:30 o'clock. His subject will be the proposed California Pension plan. Red Cross First Aid Certificates Give Eight Anaheim residents were among the 17 men and women whom Standard First Aid certifications were given this week by the northern Orange county Red Cross chapter. Dr. Dale O. Petteplain first aid chairman for the chapter was instructor. Those receiving certificates were James Cain, Mrs. Eathel Hoppe, Peter L. Ravanagh, Charles King, Mrs. May Mahan, Eugene Pettit, Mrs. Eugene S. Pettit and Willard Swank, Anaheim; Lucie Mitchell and Mrs. Marie Tippa Brea; A. W. Peters, Buena Pa. Orville H. Grow, James Donaghe, R. H. Hammond and Mrs. Gladys B. Hope, Fullerton Frank Cameron and Keith Caron, La Habra. Thermometer Hits Peak Last Tuesday Temperatures ranging around the 100 mark have caused Anaheim residents no little discomfort during the week. Peak of heat wave was reached on Tuesday when official thermometers registered 102 degrees. It also the hottest day of the year in Anaheim. The maximum Wednesday was four degrees lower than the season's high point, but intense midity aggravated conditions. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1938 - Way Radios Begin Operation Monday Morning - Installation Installed In One Carrol Car Yesterday; Licenses Obtained - Unexpected alterations present plans, two-way connection between the Anaheim station and one of the patrol will be inaugurated next morning, Police Chief S. Bouldin said this morning. - On Air Monday - Police department has notified that it will be on the specially beginning Monday. Station has been given an assigned frequency upon which it will operate until October. On that date the station range over to the regular frequency band. - The station is on the frequency, which was assigned federal communications station, it will operate in the mental station class required by the grammar school registration total 1276 pupils. Registration at Anaheim elementary schools is slightly less than last year at this time, it was reported yesterday afternoon by Superintendent M. A. Gauer. Another count of enrollments will be made tomorrow. Largest enrollment is at Fremont with 296 students. Benjamin Franklin nas 278, George Washington 169, Broadway 166, Horace Mann 146, Lincoln 116 and La Palma 115. Total registration is 1276. Bids on rehabilitation of La Palma school will be opened tomorrow evening at a meeting of the school trustees, Gauer said. Fall Recreation Program Starts - Five Supervised Playgrounds Will be Used; Handicraft Classes Provided - Supervised, organized recreation was inaugurated at five locations this week under the combined sponsorship of the city, the boards of education and the VMA. Boosters Oppose Single Fax Law; Adopt Resolution - Action is Taken Condemning Proposed Amendment at Luncheon Meeting - Anaheim chamber of commerce yesterday went on record as opposing Proposition No. 20 on the November ballot which provides for the adoption of the single tax for California. - Members of the group unanimously approved a resolution opposing the measure during the regular monthly luncheon meeting of the chamber held at Elks clubhouse. The resolution was voted upon after it had been by the legislative committee of the citamber which recommended that it be placed before the general membership. Second Resolution - A second resolution was adopted that approved the present campaign of the motion picture industry to improve its productions and make this year the outstanding year in the history of the industry. The same resolution previously had been adopted by the Anaheim Merchants association. Reality Board Discusses State Convention Discussion of the Civil Real Estate association's convention at San Bernardino to 8 featured yeeeting of the Anaheim Board. It was pointed out matters of interest to owners will be brought back convention and that the pion invited to attend the session. L. P. Nichols was recommen at the Anaheim board's dir state realty board. pointment will probably about the first of the years. Kuchel Recover From Crash H - Assemblyman Injured In Automobile Mish at Visalia - Thomas H. Kuchel, as man from the 75th dist showing satisfactory resp treatment of injuries suffi an automobile accident at last Friday. He is still com his home, however. Most serious of Kuchel's was a badly lacerated low Twelve stitches were rea Program Starts Five Supervised Playgrounds Will be Used; Handicraft Classes Provided Supervised, organized recreation was inaugurated at five locations this week under the combined sponsorship of the city, the boards of education and the YMCA. Paul G. Jungkeit is general supervisor of the program. Supervised playgrounds are located at the city park, Anaheim union high school, YMCA, Broadway school and Fremont school. Playground leaders have been assigned to each of the sites. Several of the playgrounds will offer handicraft classes in addition to regular playground activities. Training Course A training course for recreation leaders will be conducted each Monday morning at the YMCA by J. B. Wilbur, YMCA secretary. Other activities at the YMCA include athletic events under the supervision of Ray Brawley, and classes in leather work, bead work, copper work and glass work under the leadership of Miss Marie Johnson. New machinery has been installed in the handicraft room and the room itself has been redecorated. Classes are held daily except Sunday from 10 in the morning until 5 in the evening. Handicraft classes at the city park will be held daily except Saturday and Sunday from noon until 5 o'clock. Additional evening classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 until 9 o'clock. Instructors are William Hamilton and Mrs. Dorothy Rohan. At the other playgrounds activities will be limited to after school hours. Three playground leaders, Victor Lair, Harry W. Wedell and Arnold Gillispie have been assigned to the high school. The playground at Fremont will be under the supervision of Ed Okamoto and Earl Bygum, with John Thompson and Joe Castillo will be in charge at Broadway school. Four Companies Combine for Bid A group of four engineering firms combined to present the low bid for construction of the Prado Second Resolution A second resolution was adopted that approved the present campaign of the motion picture industry to improve its productions and make this year the outstanding year in the history of the industry. The same resolution previously had been adopted by the Anaheim Merchants association. An informal discussion was held on several of the propositions to appear upon the ballot in November. Dr. Homer Nelson urged that each member of the chamber of commerce to be active in seeing that all eligible persons be registered for the election. New Members Presented Several new members of the chamber were introduced by Leo J. Friis, who presided over the meeting due to the absence of both President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., and Vice President Carroll D. Cone. New members presented were Dr. Llewellyn Wilson, Dr. J.W. Utter, E.D. Marion, A.T.Jones, P.J.Parks and Bill Payne. Frils also introduced Father Henry Gross. A. T.Jones, proprietor of the J and L Camera shop, provided the entertainment during the meeting. He showed motion pictures he had taken of various scenes in Anaheim and during a recent trip along the Columbia river highway and in Yellowstone National park. The latter pictures were in color. Victim is Blamed for Fatal Mishap Negligence on the part of Antonio Mendez, 30, contributed to his death, a coroner's jury decided last week after hearing testimony regarding the accident which cost Mendez his life. Paul Ledbetter of Placentia, driver of the car which struck Mendez, was exonerated of blame. The accident occurred shortly after midnight Friday morning as Mendez was walking along North Lemon street, just north of Orangethorpe avenue. The victim, whose home was in San Bernardino, had been residing temporarily in Anaheim. According to testimony, Mendez was walking almost in the center of the highway. Ledbetter failed to give him time left to it before being placed before the general membership. In Automobile Misha at Visalia Thomas H. Kuchel, assistant man from the 75th district showing satisfactory respect treatment of injuries suffered an automobile accident at last Friday. He is still commissar home, however. Most serious of Kuchel's was a badly lacerated low Twelve stitches were required close the wound. Autos Collide The accident occurred when tomobiles driven by Ted C Brea, former speaker of a resemblance, and Garner Ellis, swiped. Ellis told investigators that he swerved accidentally into avoid hitting coming out of a side row brushed Craig's machine. Craig broke along with other minor Gerald C.Kepple of White semblyman from the 50th and another passenger in ear, and Ellis were not injured. Taken to Hospital Both Kuchel and Craig taken to a Visalia hospital treatment and were returned their homes Sunday. The party was en route from attending the republicate central committee meeting in Sagamento the day they had been accompanied state capitol by Assen Clyde Watson of Orange, detained in Sacramento oneness, and returned homers. Ralph Layton in Rotary Speech Youth's outlook on today was discussed Morning Ralph Layton of Fullerton national president of 20-21 before members of the A Rotary club. Security is the one thirteen young man of America was today, the speaker said.itation and organization important aids to security.also traced the history of the organization and told ofthe ways it has helped you.Arugments against the Magazine were given by S. Schauer in answer to anin favor of the periodical ad Four Companies Combine for Bid A group of four engineering firms combined to present the low bid for construction of the Prado dam, it was announced early this week. Bid submitted by the combine was $3,639,795. The firms submitting the group bid were W. E. Callahan Construction company of Nebraska; Guthrie, Marsch and Peterson company, of Delaware; the George W. Condon company and J. P. Shirley. Addresses of the latter two companies was not given. Army engineers disclosed that the dam will require 4,500,000 cubic yards of excavation; 168,000 yards of concrete and 10,700,000 pounds of steel reinforcement. It will be erected about 18 miles northeast of Anaheim. None Hurt in Two Traffic Accidents No one was hurt in two accidents involving five automobiles over the past week end, according to police reports. Three cars were involved in a crash on Lemon street Sunday. Automobiles operated by E. E. Barney, 210½ W. Broadway, Esther Hartwell, Route 3, box 211 and Sam Salva of Fullerton, collided, police said. In the second accident, automobiles driven by C. P. McGinnis Route 3, box 128, and Harlan F Newes, 739½ N. Lemon street collided at the intersection of Lo Angeles and Valencia streets. Roll Call Plans to be Started Monday Miss Ella B. Watland, Red Cross field representative, will meet with the Anaheim chapter's roll committee next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Bank of America building offices of Dr. Llewellyn Wilson to formulate plans for the roll call in Anaheim. Mrs. Charles E. Harbeson is chairman of the roll call committee for Anaheim chapter. The chapter's quota for this year is 1450 members. The drive opens Armistice Day. Santa Ana Girl is Victim of Accident Dorothye Blccker, 14, Santa Ana girl, en route to Texas, was one of those killed in the collision of trains near Indio early Tuesday. She had been living with an amcle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J W. Spence, 611 W. Third street, Santa Ana. The young girl is the daughter of C. E. Blocker, South Fort Worth Texas, and Mrs. W. E. Davis of Dallas, Texas. Probation Hearing in Death Case M. Edward Wees will be a probation hearing in court on September 30th to determine if guilty late to criminal charges grow due to the death of Mrs. Martindard aged invalid, in an able accident in Fullerton weeks ago. Wees pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and run and applied for probation. GZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 48 Reality Board Discusses State Convention Discussion of the California Real Estate association's annual convention at San Bernardino October 4 to 8 featured yesterday's meeting of the Anaheim Realty Board. It was pointed out that matters of interest to property owners will be brought before the convention and that the public is invited to attend the sessions. L. P. Nichols was recommended by the Anaheim board's director on state realty board. His appointment will probably occur about the first of the year. Kuchel Recovering From Crash Hurts Emblemlyman Injured Friday In Automobile Mishap at Visalia Thomas H. Kuchel, assemblyman from the 75th district, is now satisfactory response to treatment of injuries suffered in an automobile accident at Visalia on Friday. He is still confined to his home, however. Most serious of Kuchel's injuries was a badly lacerated lower lip, wounds which required care. Gun Club Prohibited From Pumping Water For Ponds Fifteen-Year Fight Waged by Directors of Orange County Water District is Successfully Terminated Waste of water from Orange county's already rapidly deleted underground supply by gun clubs has definitely beenrought to a successful termination this week when county supervisors appealed an ordinance which permitted gun clubs to pump specified amounts of water for use in duck ponds. One of the earliest legal points upon which the water district based its fight against the club was a decision by the state supreme court that use of water by gun clubs was a waste of water. The court shortly thereafter ruled that such a waste of water was illegal. Ordinance Passed These decisions prompted the county supervisors to pass an ordinance prohibiting gun clubs from using water for duck pond purposes. The clubs waged a strenuous fight against the ordinance with the result that about three Industrial Tract To Be Cultivated Land Company Will Lease 24 Acres of Property to Anaheim Farmer Production of farm produce on property owned by the Community Industrial Land company in the northeast section of Anaheim In Automobile Mishap at Visalia Thomas H. Kuchel, assemblyman from the 75th district, is owing satisfactory response to treatment of injuries suffered in a automobile accident at Visalia on Friday. He is still confined to his home, however. Most serious of Kuchel's injuries was a badly lacerated lower lip, twelve stitches were required to close the wound. Autos Collide The accident occurred when automobiles driven by Ted Craig of Oca, former speaker of the assembly, and Garner Ellis, 28, side-siped. Ellis told investigating officers that he swerved across the highway to avoid hitting a car coming out of a side road and crushed Craig's machine. Craig suffered a broken rib long with other minor injuries. Gerald C. Kepple of Whittier, assemblyman from the 50th district and another passenger in Craig's r. and Ellis were not injured. Taken to Hospital Both Kuchel and Craig were taken to a Visalia hospital for treatment and were returned to their homes Sunday. The party was en route home from attending the republican state central committee meetings Sagramento the day before. They had been accompanied to the state capitol by Assemblyman Lyde Watson of Orange, who was retained in Sacramento on business, and returned home with others. Ralph Layton is Rotary Speaker Youth's outlook on the world day was discussed Monday by Ralph Layton of Fullerton, past national president of 20-30 clubs before members of the Anaheim rotary club. Security is the one thing the young man of America wants most today, the speaker said. Cooperation and organization are important aids to security. Layton also traced the history of the 20-30 organization and told of some of the ways it has helped youth. Arugments against the Rotary magazine were given by Rev. U. Schauer in answer to arguments a favor of the periodical advanced To Be Cultivated Land Company Will Lease 24 Acres of Property to Anaheim Farmer Production of farm produce on property owned by the Community Industrial Land company in the northeast section of Anaheim is foreseen during the winter as the result of action of the company's directors Tuesday in instructing Secretary John A. Morgan to draw up a lease contract. E. Fischbeck will be the developer of the land, it was said. According the plans outlined to the directors of the land company by Fischbeck, he plans to place the entire tract of 24 acres under cultivation, with several different crops to be produced. Fischbeck has for the past several years cultivated a considerable tract of land lying to the east of Lemon street and northeast of Los Angeles street, bounded on the east by the U.S. Industrial Alcohol company's plant and the old sugar factory. He plans to continue to develop this property, it was said. Terms of the lease were not disclosed by the land company. Two directors and a treasurer were elected Tuesday by the land company's board. Vacancies were caused by the recent death of H. Nelson White and the resignation of H. A. Hawley, director and treasurer. New directors selected were Joe B. Collings and A. C. Riutcelen Henry M. Adams was chosen treasurer. Permits Granted For Construction Considerable minor construction work was authorized during the past week when eight building permits were issued from the building inspector's office. The permits carry a total valuation of $2085. Frank B. Pember will construct a two-room dwelling at 907 N. Sabina street at a cost of $450. Carl Pressel will erect a $400 garage at 201 S. Clementine street and Troutman and Scholz will Security is the one thing the young man of America wants most today, the speaker said. Cooperation and organization are important aids to security. Layton has traced the history of the 20-30 organization and told of some of the ways it has helped youth. Arugments against the Rotary magazine were given by Rev. U. Schauer in answer to arguments favor of the periodical advanced last week by President Louis Zanz. Dahl Shearer Buys Garden Grove News Dahl K. Shearer, former owner and publisher of the Hilmar Enterprise, this week took possession of the Garden Grove News, it was announced today by Vernon King, former owner and publisher. Details of the sale of the property were not disclosed. King has published the Garden Grove News since its inception several years ago. For the past few years his son, Orville King, has been associated with him. The new published will be assisted by his wife in the management of the newspaper, it was said. Probation Hearing in Death Case Set M. Edward Wees will be given a probation hearing in superior court on September 30 following his plea of guilty late last week to criminal charges growing out of the death of Mrs. Martha Hubbard, aged invalid, in an automobile accident in Fullerton some weeks ago. Wees pleaded guilty to charges of negligent homicide and hit-and-run and applied for probation. Anaheim Men Active The first ordinance was never repealed and therefore is still in force. Supervisors agreed to enforce the law rigidly. Efforts of the water district in fighting the matter to a finish is on line its policy of protecting the water basin for agricultural interests. William T. Wallop, superintendent of the Anaheim Union Water company, and W. C. Mauerhan, Anaheim rancher, were leaders in the fight against the gun clubs. Anaheim Veterans Entered in Parade Anaheim post, American Legion, sent approximately 100 members to participate in the huge parade Tuesday during the national convention of American Legion in Los Angeles. The Anaheim veterans were a part of the county unit which marched in the 21st district section. The men wore orange shirts, white duck pants, black shoes, Legion ties and caps. Dr. H. A. Johnston Reported Improved Improvement has been noted in the condition of Dr. H. A. Johnston, Anaheim physician, who underwent an operation at St. Joseph hospital Monday. A series of gall bladder attacks brought about the operation, it was said. Dr. Johnston first became ill at Oakland while en route with Mrs. Johnston from Alaska to Anaheim. Considerable minor construction work was authorized during the past week when eight building permits were issued from the building inspector's office. The permits carry a total valuation of $2085. Frank B. Pember will construct a two-room dwelling at 907 N. Sabina street at a cost of $450. Carl Pressel will erect a $400 garage at 201 S. Clementine street and Troutman and Scholz will install a grease rack and tire shop costing $350 at 1198 N. Los Angeles street. Permits were also issued W. H. Wallin for a $200 screen porch at 610 E. Cypress, Mrs. Nina Law for repairs costing $250 at 921 N. Helena street, and Mrs. Anna Janerik for a $215 reroof at 206 W. Broadway. County WCTU in Annual Conclave A two-day convention of members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Orange county will be brought to a close today. The conferences are being held at the White Temple Methodist church. Features of yesterday's sessions were the reading of annual reports by various officers and an address by Mrs. Anna Brown, state corresponding secretary. Devotionals for the afternoon service were led by Rev. Stanley George, pastor of the Anaheim Presbyterian church. Miss Rosemary Ramm, vocalist, and Mrs. Grace Spielman, reader, provided a short program. Mrs. Lola Dunham Grimm, president of the county organization, is presiding officer for the convention.