anaheim-gazette 1938-12-08

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Agreement with Seattle Rainiers Officially Signed Baseball Club Will Use New La Palma Grounds as Training Camp Weeks of preliminary negotiation between the Seattle Ranier Baseball club and the city of Anaheim and Anaheim chamber, of commerce pointing toward the use of the new baseball plant at La Palma park by Seattle for training purposes came to a climax this week when final agreements were signed. Mayor Charles H. Mann gave the city council's official approval to the agreement during a called meeting of the council Tuesday night and President Harry C. Argthur, Sr., of the chamber of commerce signed the document yesterday noon following unanimous approval by the board of directors. Major Teams to Play Under terms of the agreement the Seattle club is to play as many games with other Coast or major league teams as possible during the training period which is to JOHN W. CRILL ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CAL-JUICES AT ANNUAL MEETING John W. Crill, prominent citrus grower of Garden Grove, was elected president of Cal-Juices, incorporated, Monday when the first annual meeting of that company was held at its plant here. Crill, who succeeds Edward L. Hackley of Anaheim, is widely known throughout Orange county as a rancher and a civic leader. Dan Gruwell of Orange was elected vice president and F. A. Hildebrand of Garden Grove was returned to the office of secretary. Others elected to serve on the board of directors are H. W. Wilson of Fullerton, J. A. Porter of Olive and Hackley. Henry Stevens was re-appointed by the officers and board of directors as production manager. Bruce McDaniel, general manager of Mutual Orange Distributors, of which Cal-Juices, Inc., is a subsidiary, and Berger Gabrielson, sales manager of MOD's canning department, were present at the meeting and addressed the group. Directors of the various packing houses holding membership in Cal-Juices, Inc., attended the meeting and made a tour of inspection of the plant. War Pictures to Feature Program Chaplain of Chinese Scouts to Lecture at Church Monday Evening Rev. Charles Meus, chaplain to the Catholic Boy Scouts of South China, will lecture and display colored motion pictures of the bombing of Canton and other Chinese cities at the program to be Safety Record of Employes is Good City Workers are Involved in Only 44 Accidents During 11 Months An excellent safety record among employees of the city of Anaheim was maintained for the first eleven months of the year, it was revealed Tuesday evening when the general safety committee Major Teams to Play Under terms of the agreement the Seattle club is to play as many games with other Coast or major league teams as possible during the training period which is to open shortly after February 15. The city is to provide the ball park, furnish and pay groundskeepers and provide public liability insurance to protect Seattle from damage claims of spectators. Seattle will retain all concessions and gate receipts. The baseball club will bring approximately 50 persons to Anaheim during the six-weeks training period. This will mean considerable benefit to hotels, restaurants, theaters and stores of the city as well as provide baseball fans with an opportunity to see noted players perform. When the Raniers will be Freddy Robinson, sensational young pitcher who was the outstanding single inflection throughout the Coast League last season. Yule Opening Set William Mulligan, Seattle business manager, informed the chamber of commerce and city that he plans to open the exhibition game season with some major league club. Schedule of exhibition games is expected to be drawn up this week at the meeting of baseball officials at New Orleans. Stores in Anaheim will be open every evening until Christmas eve beginning December 17, it was announced. Santa Claus will also appear on the streets and in the stores each day thereafter from 1 o'clock in the afternoon until 9 o'clock in the evening. Secretary John A. Morgan read a report from the United States department of commerce which revealed that retail business in Anaheim during October was five per cent larger than during the month of September. MWD Water Cost Found Excessive Recommendation that the Orange County Water district refrain from joining the Metropolitan Feature Program Chaplain of Chinese Scouts to Lecture at Church Monday Evening Rev. Charles Meus, chaplain to the Catholic Boy Scouts of South China, will lecture and display colored motion pictures of the bombing of Canton and other Chinese cities at the program to be presented at St. Boniface parish hall next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Father Meus has been active in scouting for a number of years, and was chosen to represent all of the Boy Scouts of China at last year's jamboree in Holland. The pictures show the Boy Scouts of China in activities before the war began and since hostilities started. "The ideals of new China are typified in the youth programs carried out under the auspices of the Boy Scouts," Father Meus said. Father James Nevin, in charge of scouting activities in St. Boniface church, will present a brief program by his own scout and cub units. The cub pack is under the direction of U.F. Bauer. Others to take part in the program will be Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and Harrison E. White, scout executive of the Orange county council. "This presentation by Father Meus may be the only local appearance so those interested should plan on seeing his pictures and hearing his interesting talk," Father Nevin said. Crossing Mishap Kills Santa Anan James Vernon Cheyne, 25, because Orange county's 66th victim of a traffic accident last Friday evening when he was instantly killed in a collision between the truck he was driving and a Santa Fe freight train on Highway No. 101 one mile east of Tustin. Cheyne resided at 822 Fairview street, Santa Ana. Investigating officers said that Cheyne's truck collided with the caboose of the train. The victim had apparently attempted to swerve away from the train as the front end of the truck was only Employees is Good City Workers are Involved in Only 44 Accidents During 11 Months An excellent safety record among employees of the city of Anaheim was maintained for the first eleven months of the year, it was revealed Tuesday evening when the general safety committee filed its report with the city council during a called meeting. No further accidents among city employees has been reported this month. The report was divided into two sections. The first section dealt with the 105 persons regularly employed in all departments of the city and the second dealt with the 162 extra men given employment by the city as the result of the flood of last March. 47 Traffic Mishaps In addition to its report on accidents among city workers, the committee also disclosed that there has been a total of 47 traffic accidents within the city limits during the first 11 months of the year. In these accidents 29 persons were injured and five persons were killed. All those killed were pedestrians struck by automobile and included four men and one woman. Only 33 accidents were reported among the 105 persons regularly employed, the committee reported Of this total only nine involved loss of time as well as medical treatment. The remainder involved medical treatment only Total number of working days lost as the result of these accident was 301. 45 Days Lost Accidents among the 162 men employed as extra workers following the flood totalled only 11 All but two were of minor importance that resulted in no loss or time. The other two injured persons lost working time totalling 4 days. The largest percentage of mishaps was sustained by garbage and trash department workers who are subjected to more hazards. Quota Not Filled During Roll Cal Anaheim during October was five per cent larger than during the month of September. MWD Water Cost Found Excessive Recommendation that the Orange County Water district refrain from joining the Metropolitan Water district was included in a long report released late last week by C. A. Palmer, secretary of the county water district. The Metropolitan Water district "is essentially an organization for the supply of 'domestic and municipal' water," Palmer's report said. Supplying water for agricultural purposes is a secondary factor. Palmer's report also declared that agricultural areas holding membership in the MWD would also have a secondary position as far as voting power and control of the organization was concerned. The report also said that the cost of water to farmers would be excessive. Jury Acquits Chief of Police Howard Three Santa Ana men, Police Chief Floyd W. Howard, E. R. Winbigler and H. W. McKague, were among eight persons found not guilty by a federal court jury on charges of violating federal lottery laws last Friday. The trial was held in Los Angeles. The defendants won freedom on their contentions they had invested money in a lottery on the 1036 Christmas day handicap at Santa Anita park on the understanding that tickets would be sold only in Mexico. The Mexican government had sanctioned the lottery. Harding Man Faces Driving Complaint F. A. Doss, 30, of Harding station is at liberty under bond of $100 pending his appearance December 19 before City Judge Frank Tausch to answer to a charge of driving while drunk. His companion, R. E. Groharing, 27, of Los Alamitos will appear on a drunk charge Saturday morning after posting $25 bail. The two men were arrested at 2 o'clock Sunday morning by Anaheim police. Only Two Permits Granted This Week Only two building permits were issued during the past week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. Total valuation of the permits is $1050. Dr. H. A. Johnston was issued a permit for construction of a storeroom costing $350 at 117 N. Claudina street. The second permit was granted the Marywood Central Catholic high school for a $700 garage at 217 S. Helena street. McGehee is Held to Answer on Charge Rev. Harney M. McGehee Anaheim waived his preliminary examination on two felony charges involving boys and was bounced over to superior court when appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch Saturday morning. In formation against McGehee will be filed in superior court on December 16. McGehee was arrested here Wednesday night by the district attorney's office and Anaheim police. He reportedly has signed a confession to the crimes. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1938. PRESIDENT QUAL MEETING Hackley. Stevens was re-appointed officers and board of diproduction manager. McDaniel, general manual Orange Distribution Cal-Juices, Inc., is very, and Berger Gabrielmanager of MOD's canment, were present at ing and addressed the of the various packing holding membership in Inc., attended the and made a tour of inf of the plant. Record of Employees is Good Workers are Involved Only 44 Accidents during 11 Months Excellent safety record employees of the city of was maintained for the on months of the year, it called Tuesday evening general safety commit- County Booster Body to Discuss Water Problems Associated Chambers Will Meet Tuesday to Study District's Report The vital problem of water for agricultural areas of Orange county comes up for discussion again at the combined November - December meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county which will be held next Tuesday evening at the Woman's clubhouse at Orange. The water problem was last discussed by the associated chambers at a meeting at Laguna Beach in August, 1936, at which time the estimated cost of Colorado river water for use on agricultural lands seemed prohibitive. This estimate has recently been revised and a price as low as $8 an acre foot has been suggested. Discuss Report One of the features of the meeting, according to Secretary Harry M. May, will be a discussion of the recent report of the Orange County Water district relative to cost People and Spots in t "SHOPPING EARLY" ... ShoTemple, Hollywood's No. 1 b office attraction. tagged San whiskers and flashed one o' screendom's best known smiles, as she put in her Christmas requests. HIDDEN TAX PLAY ... Margaret Brown, pretty coed studying economics, found in research in Chicago headquarters of National Consumers Tax Commission, that 103 hidden taxes—state, local and na- Workers are involved only 44 accidents during 11 months. Excellent safety record employs the city of was maintained for the ten months of the year, it sealed Tuesday evening general safety committees report with the city during a called meeting. Accidents among city has been reported this report was divided into two The first section dealt 105 persons regularly emitted all departments of the second dealt with the men given employment city as the result of the last March. Traffic Mishaps notification to its report on among city workers, the also disclosed that there a total of 47 traffic within the city limits durest 11 months of the year. Accidents 29 persons were and five persons were all those killed were struck by automobilesided four men and one accidents were reported 105 persons regularly, the committee reported. Total only nine involved some as well as medical. The remainder in medical treatment only. Number of working days lost result of these accidents 45 Days Lost incidents among the, 162 men as extra workers follow flood totalled only 11. Two were of minor impairment resulted in no loss of the other two injured per working time totalling 45 largest percentage of mis-s sustained by garbage department workers who infected to more hazards. A Not Filled During Roll Call Universal Bible Sunday Planned Universal Bible Sunday will be observed by the White Temple Methodist church next Sunday at the morning service at 9:30 o'clock. For the first time in history the bible has been translated into more than 100 languages and dialects. The pastor, Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, will preach on the theme, "The Bible in a Thousand Tongues." The story for the junior church will also feature this idea. A group of students from UCLA will provide a Christmas program at a meeting at Laguna Beach in August, 1936, at which time the estimated cost of Colorado river water for use on agricultural lands seemed prohibitive. This estimate has recently been revised and a price as low as $8 an acre foot has been suggested. Discuss Report One of the features of the meeting, according to Secretary Harry M. May, will be a discussion of the recent report of the Orange County Water district relative to cost of Colorado river water. The report, which was prepared for the county district by Paul Bailey, will be presented in full detail at Tuesday night's meeting and should form the basis for an interesting discussion, during which well-informed representatives of the Metropolitan Water district as well as the county district will offer comments, May said. It is reported that the board of directors of the Metropolitan water district studied the report of the Orange County Water district at its meeting last Friday and their representatives are prepared to answer questions relative to the report. Film to be Shown Another feature of the meeting will be the presentation of the Metropolitan Water district's latest talking film, "The Thirteen Golden Cities." This motion picture was shown here two weeks ago and was enthusiastically received. Reservations for the dinner should be made as early as possible, May said. The Orange Woman's clubhouse is located at 121 S. Center street and the meeting will start at 6:30 o'clock. Cooperation in Observing Laws Asked by Chief Cooperation of Anaheim residents in observance of two sections of the California vehicle code was urged this week by Chief of Police James S. Bouldin in an effort to eliminate possible fatal accidents. One of the laws deals with passing of school buses which have stopped to pick up or unload school children. Motorists should stop and then proceed slowly until out of the zone occupied by school children. The same requirements are mandatory when motorists appl Methodist church next Sunday at the morning service at 9:30 o'clock. For the first time in history the bible has been translated into more than 100 languages and dialects. The pastor, Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, will preach on the theme, "The Bible in a Thousand Tongues." The story for the junior church will also feature this idea. A group of students from UCLA will provide a Christmas program at the evening service at 7 o'clock. Led by Rev. Herman Beimfohr, director of the Wesley Foundation, they will present a program including choral singing of "Silent Night, Holy Night"; a selection by the verse speaking choir, "Gifts for the Christ Child"; "On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men," a talk by Gail Soules; a dramatic production, "Peace I Give Unto You," by the Wesley Players; and the benediction by the verse speaking choir. The students will also lead the league meetings at 6 o'clock. Nothing Taken by Burglar's of Shop After going to considerable effort to enter the store, burglars who forced their way into the Mode O' Day dress shop at 162 W. Center street on Monday night apparently departed without taking any money or merchandise Anaheim police report. Entrance was gained through side door of a rear room. The burglars then forced another doe leading into the main storeroom. Store officials first reported a large quantity of merchandise was missing, but a subsequent inventory of stock indicates that no merchandise was stolen. Rotarians Hear Three Speakers Anaheim Rotary club members heard three men speak on as many different subjects at the club's regular meeting last Monday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Ronald Brandon was program chairman. Gilbert R. Garlock, members of the Los Angeles Rotary club and director of registration for La Salle Extension university, spoke on "What Rotary Means to Me." The described the many ways to serve others he has found since becoming a Rotarian and urged that other members of the club seek ways to follow the Rotary motto, "Service Above Self." A report on the recent conference in Washington of citrus growers and retail outlet representatives which he attended was given by LeRoy Lyon. Dr. J. W. Truxaw discussed the All-American canal in Imperial county, telling its purpose, cost and size. Officers Chosen by Realty Boys Joe Sowder was elevated to the office of vice president of the Anaheim Reality for next year at a meeting organization yesterday noon. Pickwick hotel cafe. He is Fred Clough. H. P. Tobin was elected president to succeed Sowder, lection of the new secretary uer was deferred until the ing of December 21. R summers is the incumbent asked to be relieved of the Peace Disturbant Lands Pair in Guadalupe de la Cruz, Parry street, and Carmel losos, 29, 1147 Parry street sentenced to 60 days in jail Tuesday when they guilty before City Judge Tausch to charges of du peace. The men were arrested morning as an aftermath fracas at a pool room Los Angeles street th before. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2411 NUMBER 7 spots in the Late News WEE SCOTCH GIFT ... Auld Scotland contributed inspiration for this smart beret and cape of gay plaid, with torsade in brown and yellow tulle, which won acclaim of American and Parisian fashion designers. PING EARLY" ... Shirley e. Hollywood's No. 1 box-attraction, tugged Santa's skiers and flashed one of eendom's best known milies, as she put in her Christmas requests. Annual Yuletide Program Will Be Given Thursday Drama and Music Pupils of High School to Present Varied-Entertainment Anaheim union high school's annual Christmas program to be presented next Thursday evening at the high school auditorium will exceed in magnitude any such event presented by the school in years, it was disclosed this week when plans for the entertainment were revealed. The program is open to the public. Students in the drama and music departments of the school will participate in the program which includes a play, cantata and orchestra program. Four selections will be played during the evening by the 60-piece orchestra conducted by J. W. Williams. The orchestra will play "Christmas Chimes," Tobias' arrangement of "Around the Christmas tree," a compilation of favorite Yuletide songs and an arrangement of sacred and classical Christmas music. Nativity Play Brown, pretty research in Chambers Tax Comms local and naive recent. Averend season, she SETS RECORD ... London Daily Express, great British newspaper, now claims world circulation record with daily total of 2,520,205 copies since Munich crisis. Photo shows Express' new plant, known as "Black Glass House." Using vitrolite glass facing for imperviousness to peculiarly destructive atmospheric conditions of London, wide, double-glazed windows to permit unusual sun and light, building is cited at latest in industrial architecture. SNOW" USE ... Unable to navigate because of huge snowdrifts in New York's memory, this taxi of many marooned, was abandoned during night which saw inch blanket cover Gotham. Naturalization Class To Set Record Right Residents of Anaheim to Take Tests Eight of the 66 residents of range county who are candidates naturalization at the examinations to be held next Wednesday by residents of Anaheim. Those who will take the examinations from this city are William Emry Locke, and Mrs. Florence Coke, 829 N. Lemon street; Augsburg Lo Porto, 559 S. Palm street; nanc Arthur McIntyre, route; James Harry Johnston, 523 Ohio street; Mrs. Minnie Redskin, route two, and Mrs. Florenceatrice Mould Butcher, 542 S. Jim street. The largest class in the historyization, County Clerk B. J. Smith said. The second highest total was 63, established last December. The June class of this year totalled 53 persons. More than half of the present class are Britishers, including 21 from Canada, one from Scotland and 12 from Great Britain. Tied for second in the total number of persons seeking naturalization as United States citizens are Mexico, Germany and Holland, each with four. France has three representatives: Spain, Italy, Poland, Greece and Sweden, two each; Portugal, Syria, Ireland, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Russia and Belgium one participate in the program which includes a play, cantata and orchestra program. Four selections will be played during the evening by the 60-piece orchestra conducted by J. W. Williams. The orchestra will play "Christmas Chimes," Tobias' arrangement of "Around the Christmas tree," a compilation of favorite Yuletide songs and an arrangement of sacred and classical Christmas music. Nativity Play A Nativity play written by a nun during the fifteenth century will be presented by the senior drama class, with Miss Helen Grant as the director. Presentation of the play will be the same as it was 500 years ago with the set to depict an ancient cathedral. No stage effects or curtain will be used. Included in the cast for the play are Bill Suiter, the monk; Wilma Kerr, Mary; Vance Gooden, Joseph; John Alden, Herod; James Jay, Jasper; Kenneth Harris, Metchior; Jack Suiter, Baltthazer, Margaret Winney, Milo Sweeney and Ruth Bastian, shepherdesses; Georgia Clow, Elyson; Sylvia Dow, Mahai; Lewis Johnston, messenger; Rilla Minor and Dorothy Duncan, angels. "His Natal Day," Edward W. Norman's noted cantata, will be presented by the vested choir under the direction of Mrs. Lily Hansen Kirkegaard. One hundred students are members of the choir, with Mary Ezetta Willis as the accompanist. Six Soloists Soloists for "His Natal Day" will be Jessie Thatcher, Doris Gamble and Mavis Link, sopranos; Keith Beebe and James Jay, baritones, and Robert Fackiner, tenor. Members of the choir are: Seniors: Elbert Anderson, Ruth Armentrout, Virginia Atwell, Keith Beebe, Paul Dominguez, William Fassel, Herbert Frisbee, Harold Gregg, Kenneth Harris, Lyle Hart, Voss Herrington, Larry Hopkins, James Jay, Ivan Johnson, Wilma Kerr, Gerald Scutt, Lester Schwaker, Lola Mae Sharer, Bill Shea, Bob Tetrault, Kay Van Buren and Don Watters. Juniors: Bonnie Mae Agee, Ed- (Continued on page 8) Lions Members Hear Sam Hayes Those who will take the examinations from this city are William Henry Locke and Mrs. Florence Coke, 829 N. Lemon street; Aug. Fitz, 1205 Pearl street; Giuseppe Lo Porto, 559 S. Palm street; Nican Arthur McIntyre, route; James Harry Johnston, 523 Ohio street; Mrs. Minnie Redk, route two, and Mrs. Florenceatrice Mould Butcher, 542 S. Elm street. The largest class in the history of the county is seeking natural- Officers Chosen by Realty Board Joe Sowder was elevated from the office of vice president to present of the Anaheim Realty board for next year at a meeting of the organization yesterday noon at the Beckwick hotel cafe. He succeeds Fred Clough. H. P. Tobin was elected vice president to succeed Sowder. Section of the new secretary-treasurer was deferred until the meeting of December 21. Ralph S. Simmers is the incumbent, but has asked to be relieved of the duties. Peace Disturbance Lands Pair in Jail Guadalupe de la Cruz, 18, 1140 Harry street, and Carmen Villavos, 29, 1147 Parry street, were sentenced to 60 days in the county jail Tuesday when they pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Lausch to charges of disturbing the peace. The men were arrested Tuesday morning as an aftermath to a racacas at a pool room on North Los Angeles street the night before. City Given Signs By Service Group Presentation of four new "school girl" type pedestrain crossing signs was made to Police Chief James S. Bouldin by members of the Anaheim 20-30 club at its regular meeting Monday evening at the Marigold cafe. Several 20-30 clubs of the county are making similar presentations to their city officials. Anaheim had previously purchased four of the signs. The new signs have been placed at the school crossings at St. Boniface school, Palm and Center streets, Olive and Center streets and the Horace Mann school. Operator's License of Youth Suspended Suspension of his operator's license for a 90-day period was the punishment ordered for William M. Hawkins, 18, 211 S. Claudins street for driving his automobile 45 miles an hour in a 15-mile school zone. Hawkins pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch Tuesday morning. Kerr, Gerald Scutt, Lester Schwaker, Lola Mae Sharer, Bill Shea, Bob Tetrault, Kay Van Buren and Don Watters. Juniors: Bonnie Mae Agee, Ed.(Continued on page 8) Lions Members Hear Sam Hayes Sam Hayes, popular sports radio announcer, was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Lions club held Friday noon at the Pickwick cafe. Clyde Lillibridge arranged the program, made possible by the cooperation of the Tideland Associated Oil company, employers of Hayes. The speaker discussed various phases of football and of broadcasting the games. He expressed the opinion that the selection of Duke for the Rose Bowl game was logical in that-Duke has the greatest defensive team in the country. He rated Notre Dame, Texas Christian, Duke and Southern California as the ranking teams. Among the guests at the meeting were four coaches from Anaheim union high school. Louis H. Hoskins presided during the business meeting. Waltonians Plan Membership Drive An important meeting of the Anaheim chapter of Izaak Walton league will be held at the Concordia clubhouse on January 12, it was announced this week. A drive to double the chapter's membership will open that evening. Another feature of the meeting will be the free rabbit dinner for all members of the Izaak Walton league and their friends.