anaheim-gazette 1938-12-22

MERRY ANAH THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Sheriff’s Staff Completed with New Selections Jesse L. Elliott Announces Deputies; Holden Names I.loyd S. Verry The complete staff to aid Sheriff-Elect Jesse L. Elliott was disclosed yesterday by Elliott and includes three residents of Anaheim. The deputies will take office with the new sheriff January 2. Anaheim residents who were selected are William J. Trapp, who served as a deputy under Sheriff Logan Jackson, and David Beat and Ed Hund; new appointees who will serve in the criminal depart- Mrs. Pellegrin Named Secretary Of Realty Board Mrs. A. E. Pellegrin was elected secretary of the Anaheim Realty Board, at its regular meeting yesterday noon, at the Pickwick cafe. Mrs. Pellegrin succeeds Ralph Summers. At its previous meeting the board elected Joe Sowder president and H. P. Tobin vice-president for the coming year. The board yesterday unanimously went on record as endorsing Bryan Bostick, a member of the group, for the post of state real estate commissioner. The position will be open January 15, with the commissioner to be appointed by the governor. Anaheim Rotary Members Cheer Home Inmates Program Given Monday for Juveniles by Service Club and Guests Boys and girls of the Orange county juvenile home were given a large measure of Christmas cheer Monday noon when the Anaheim Rotary club held its regular meeting at the home. Others who enjoyed the turkey dinner and program included wives of Rotarians, members of the county probation committee and juvenile court officials. S. C. Hartranft, member of both The complete staff to aid Sheriff-Elect Jesse L. Elliott was disclosed yesterday by Elliott and includes three residents of Anaheim. The deputies will take office with the new sheriff January 2. Anaheim residents who were selected are William J. Trapp, who served as a deputy under Sheriff Logan Jackson, and David Beat and Ed Hund; new appointees who will serve in the criminal department. SANDON UNDERSHERIFF Elliott also announced that Plummer W. Bruns of Santa Ana has withdrawn from his appointment as undersheriff and that Bob Sandon, present investigator for the district attorney, will fill that position. Sandon had originally been named chief criminal deputy and his advancement resulted in appointment of George H. Franzen, police chief at Orange, to that post." Former Sheriff Sam Jernigan was previously selected chief civil deputy. APPOINTEEES LISTED New appointees in the criminal department in addition to Beat and Hund are James R. Ragan, Orange; Carl Pryor, La Habra; Oliver B. McCarter, Orange; Walter Tipton, Yorba Linda; Jesse Buckles, Placentia; Harry J. Nuffer Santa Ana, and William H. Jones, Huntington Beach. Other holdover deputies in addition to Trapp, are Steve Duhart, Santa Ana; Ben Sconce, Cypress; Ives Brown, Tustin; Walter Dungan, Garden Grove; Harry Gullick, Tustin; A. G. Rodabaugh, Buena Park; Ezra Stanley, Yorba Linda; and Tom Murphipe, Laguna Beach. LACY REMAINS Theodore Lacy is being retained as chief jailer and others on the jail staff will be Jack Blakeney, Laguna Beach; Tom Kinney, Lester Steinkopf, N. E. Wray and Earl Halderman, all of Santa Ana. Mrs. Theodore Lacy, matron; Mrs. Cora Kuhrle and Mrs. Ruth Boose were named to the civil department office staff. Herman J. Zabel remains as chief of the bureau of identification, with other appointees being J. Decker of San Clemente, Mrs. Clara Wing of Orange and Miss Dorothy R. Young of Villa Park. Decker replaces R. R. Lutes. New superior court bailiffs are William Sylvester, Jack Trendall and J. W. Gill, Sr., all of Santa Ana. Youngsters Send Christmas Cheer Junior Red Cross Members Here Participate in National Effort Members of the Junior Red Cross in the Anaheim chapter are happy this week that they have been able to do something to bring a little enjoyment to children in China and Spain who otherwise would have no cause for happiness this Christmas. Activities of members of the Junior Red Cross here were disclosed this week by M. A. Gauer, chairman of Anaheim chapter's Junior Red Cross committee. Several schools in the chapter filled Junior Red Cross Christmas boxes early in the fall and made contributions to the national children's fund, Gauer said. 15 BOXES SENT The 15 regulation Christmas boxes which were sent from here early in November contained small gifts that would appeal to any child, such as handkerchiefs, pencils, colored crayons, books and small toys. They were sent to the American National Red Cross branch office in San Francisco and from there forwarded to China. More than 5,000 of these gay Christmas boxes, each carrying ten or more gifts, were shipped from San Francisco and will be distributed on Christmas day to Chinese children. Schools in this chapter which participated were Laurel, Loara, Magnolia and Savanna. FOOD SENT TO SPAIN Gifts for Spanish children will include 8,160 bars of chocolates, 1,500 pounds of hard candy, 14,880 cans of condensed milk and 25,000 cakes of soap. Each package will have a label bearing the greeting in Spanish, "Greetings from the American Junior Red Cross." Boys and girls of the Orange county juvenile home were given a large measure of Christmas cheer Monday noon when the Anaheim Rotary club held its regular meeting at the home. Others who enjoyed the turkey dinner and program included wives of Rotarians, members of the county probation committee and juvenile court officials. S. C. Hartranft, member of both the Anaheim Rotary club and the county probation committee in charge of the juvenile home, was responsible for the affair, and presided over a portion of the cemeteries. President Louis Danz of the club conducted a typical Rotary meeting. Guests were seated at long tables with boy inmates placed between two Rotarians. Girl inmates served the dinner after the boys and girls united in saying "grace," and "America" was sung by the entire group. GUESTS INTRODUCED Hartranft introduced members of the probation committee which includes Chairman Albert Sitton of Fullerton, Mrs. Clara Jones of El Modena, Mrs. R. W. Marvin of Anaheim, Mrs. C. C. Cravati of Laguna Beach, T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach and Jules Markel of Santa Ana. Others introduced were Judge H. G. Ames of juvenile court, Carl Warner, juvenile officer in the county probation department; J. Ered Germany, superintendent of the home, and Mrs. Germany; Mrs. Vivian Barnum, assistant superintendent and assistant; Earl Shaffer, boys supervisor; and Mrs. Shaffer; Fred R. Schweitzer, hight boys' super- (Continued on page 8) Kiwanians Stage Christmas Party Their annual Christmas party for youngsters was given Tuesday noon at the Anaheim Elks club-house by the Anaheim Kiwanis club, with John Cyprien in the feature role of "Santa Claus." Stockings for the youngsters were filled with gifts which St. Nick presented, in addition to candy and fruit. Following group singing of several Christmas songs, led by Leon Wray, Rev. Stanley Frederick Mrs. Cora Kuhrie and Mrs. Ruth Boose were named to the civil department office staff. Herman J. Zabel remains as chief of the bureau of identification, with other appointees being J. Decker of San Clemente, Mrs. Clara Wing of Orange and Miss Dorothy R. Young of Villa Park. Decker replaces R. R. Lutes. New superior court bailiffs are William Sylvester, Jack Trendall and J. W. Gill, Sr., all of Santa Ana. HOLDEN APPOINTS LLOYD S. VERRY District Attorney-elect George F. Holden announced yesterday that Lloyd S. Verry of Fullerton had been appointed the fifth deputy in his office. Holden also said no changes will be made in the clerical staff which includes Miss Ruth Dobertson, Miss Mildred McBee and Mrs. Emma Draper. Orange Minister Addresses Lions Rev. Robert Burns McAulay, pastor of the Orange Presbyterian church, recounted outstanding events of his trip to Europe last summer in his talk before members of the Anaheim Lions club Friday noon. He also told of his impressions of the situation in Germany and Italy today and urged that Americans "view the Germany people and their conduct right now with the same charity we feel they should show the Jews in that country." Kurt Epstein was chairman of the day. During the business session Herbert Beckler was inducted into membership. Orange Files New $10,855 Protest Having recently dismissed its suit for $10,655.96 damages against the county, in connection with unauthorized use of the Orange outfall sewer system by the county hospital for 14 years, the City of Orange Tuesday filed a new claim against the county for the same amount. The board of supervisors referred it to the district attorney for approval or rejection. These routine steps represented a fresh start by the city in its litigation over the hospital sewer connection which the city discovered some months ago. It filed one claim, which the supervisors rejected, and then brought suit in superior court, but a demurrer by the county disclosed defects in the city's complaint, so it was dismissed and a new start made. Their annual Christmas party for youngsters was given Tuesday noon at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse by the Anaheim Kiwanis club, with John Cyprien in the feature role of "Santa Claus." Stockings for the youngsters were filled with gifts which St. Nick presented, in addition to candy and fruit. Following group singing of several Christmas songs, led by Leon Wray, Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the Presbyterian church, told a Christmas story. The final feature of the program was the showing of a motion picture, "Just A Clown," by Bob Jones of the J and L Camera Shop. The committee arranging the annual function was headed by Dr. Charles Schutz. Young Musicians of City Offer Concert A concert of semi-classical compositions was presented Monday evening at the Anaheim Union high school by the Anaheim community junior band and orchestra under the direction of J. W. Williams and William Cook. Following the concert the young musicians were served a refreshment course by Mrs. Fred Howard Mrs. Evan Alsip and Mrs. Gordon R. Wright. The group will not meet again until January 7. Fire Damage Slight In Tueday's Blaze Only slight damage was done by a fire at the home of James J. Sloan, 818 S. Philadelphia street Tuesday, according to Fire Chie R. Nyboe. The blaze was caused by a puppy that pulled a scarf off a mantel onto a stove, Nyboe said. RY CHRIST AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1938 Im Rotary Members Cheer Home Inmates Given Monday for miles by Service bus and Guests and girls of the Orchard juvenile home in a large measure of cheer Monday noon The Anaheim Rotary its regular meeting time. Others who encluded wives of members of the probation committee mile court officials. tranft, member of both PASSING OF EARLY DAY RESIDENT RECALLS NOTED HOTEL'S HISTORY The recent death of Mrs. Hattie Mitchell, last owner of the old Planters hotel, recalls to the memory of "old timers" that famous structure which was the pride and boast of this city's sturdy Pioneer forefathers. It was an ambitious undertaking in a little town so recently founded by the 50 Colonists. But John Fischer was an unusual man and his memory is honored by all. The Planters hotel was built in the early 1860's by John Fischer, one of the original Colonists, on his lot at the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets and was conducted by him as a first class hostel. It was famous in early him that the hotel property was acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell in the 80's. The building burned down for the second time July 4, 1890. In one cf the most disastrous fires ever to occur in this city. The hotel was a large two-story frame building and for several hours the entire town was threatened. The fire was discovered at midnight and only by heroic efforts of the fire company, aided by the entire populace of the little city, were the flames confined to the hotel building. It was fully covered by insurance. Until about 26 years ago this lot remained vacant and was the scene of many a political rally. Outdoor meetings of all kinds. City’s Churches Slate Numerous Yuletide Event Special Christmas Music be Presented; Programs for Children Planned Although several of churches of Anaheim had already held their annual Christmas parties for church school departments, number of others will be before the end of the year. Special programs of one type or another will also be pressed in a number of the churches on Christmas day. Although several of the churches of Anaheim have already their annual Christmas parties was an ambitious undertaking in a little town so recently founded by the 50 Colonists. But John Fischer was an unusual man and his memory is honored by all. The Planters hotel was built in the early 1860's by John Fischer, one of the original Colonists, on his lot at the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets and was conducted by him as a first class hostelry. It was famous in early days and was the only hotel between Los Angeles and San Diego. The Planters was destroyed by fire in 1869 and was immediately rebuilt by Fischer. Later, owing to financial reverses, Fischer sold the property and removed to Los Angeles. It was later purchased by Captain Ferguson, and it was from frame building and for several hours the entire town was threatened. The fire was discovered at midnight and only by heroic efforts of the fire company, aided by the entire population of the little city, were the flames confined to the hotel building. It was fully covered by insurance. Until about 26 years ago this lot remained vacant and was the scene of many political rally. Outdoor meetings of all kinds, including famous medicine shows band concerts, etc., were held there. The band stand was on the lot and on summer evenings all of Anaheim gathered there to listen to the music. Every Fourth of July it was the scene of patriotic exercises and fireworks. In fact, it was a kind of civic center of Anaheim for many years. Although several of the churches of Anaheim have already held their annual Christmas parties, the church school department number of others will be before the end of the week. Special programs of one type another will also be presented a number of the churches on Christmas day. The Calvary Baptist church holding its Sunday School program at the church tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock. The church will be decorated with a large Christmas tree and Santa Claus will tribute gifts to the young people. Feature of the program will be group of selections by the choir. CANTATA PLANNED On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock a cantata, "The Wonder Child" will be presented, with Ruth Wilson as director of music. Sisters will be Mrs. Helen Hanley Mrs. Ethel Hempshall and Mrs. Campbell. At the evening service the young people will present candlelight service. The children's program at Salem Evangelical church will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock. The Sunday evening vice, starting at 7 o'clock, feature a cantata, "Song of Tidings," by the church choir. SPECIAL MUSIC Special music is planned at (Continued on page 8) Groups Combined to Assist Needs Plans were formed Monday supplying Christmas baskets needy families when represidents of various church and ternal organizations met with Mona Price, director of the welfare department. Roasts will be provided by city, while other organization furnish other food essentials was decided. A list of needy lies was prepared by the g Annual Christmas party was given Tuesday at the Anaheim Elks club in John Cyprien in the house of "Santa Claus." For the youngsters were gifts which St. Nick in addition to candy and group singing of seventh songs, led by Leon Rev. Stanley Frederick master of the Presbyterian hold a Christmas story, feature of the program showing a motion picture A Clown," by Bob the Jand L Camera Shop. Committee arranging the animation was headed by Dr. Schutz. Musicians of Day Offer Concert part of semi-classical com­munity was presented Monday at the Anaheim Union School by the Anaheim commi­nor band and orchestra direction of J. W. Willis William Cook. The concert the young were served a refresh­se by Mrs. Fred Howard, Alsip and Mrs. Gordon T. The group will not run until January 7. Damage Slight Tuesday's Blaze Right damage was done by the home of James J. 88 S. Philadelphia street, according to Fire Chief The blaze was caused by that pulled a scarf off onto a stove, Nyboe said. FREQUENT VISITOR Mrs. Mitchell owned the old Planters hotel lot at the time of her death and was a frequent visitor here. This property is the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. She built the present building 26 years ago, the lot having been vacant for many years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Redlands and entombment was made in the Mitchell family mausoleum on Smiley Heights. Eight New Families Listed For Anaheim Eight families were listed last week by the Anaheim chamber of commerce as newcomers to Anaheim. They are: G. Wertz, 205½ N. Helena; S. J. Baker, 817 W. Broadway; W. T. Craig, 113½ N. Philadelphia; Deu Wayne Shinn, 114 S. Helena No. 3; E. M. Eyland, 924 E. Broadway; H. Roderick, 115 N. Los Angeles; P. E. Fuller, 410 S. Philadelphia No. 5; and L. Hollager, 113 N. West. Mrs. J. Sleeper Called by Death Orange county lost one of its prominent women residents last Friday afternoon when Mrs. Harriet D. Sleeper, 69, died at her home in Santa Ana. Mrs. Sleeper, wife of County Assessor James Sleeper, succumb to an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon and burial was in Fairhaven cemetery. Although a native of Marysville, Calif., Mrs. Sleeper resided in Santa Ana more than 50 years and had been active in church and social affairs throughout her life. In 1905 she became the bride of James Sleeper, then a rancher. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Sleeper is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ina Morrison; three sons, Chaude and Boyd Sleeper of Santa Ana, and J. Lloyd Sleeper, Alhambra; two sisters, Mrs. Conrad Crookshank, Brea, and Mrs. J. F. Faulkner, Fullerton; and two brothers, Frank Madden and Ernest Madden, both of Santa Ana. Plans were formed Monday supplying Christmas baskets needy families when repres­ntives of various church and ternal organizations met with Mona Price, director of the welfare department. Roasts will be provided by city, while other organization furnish other food essentials was decided. A list of needy lies was prepared by the girl Mrs. Price requests anyone king of a family in need of visions to give her the name address. Cooperating organizations in ad­tice to the city are Veterans of Fort Wars auxiliary, Mrs. Laura man and Mrs. Viggo Mallin; an Legion auxiliary, Mrs. Gaddis; Calvary Baptist chl­mas; Mrs. Ann Wilson; West Brook Methodist church, Rev. W Rogatzky; Grace Lutheran chl­mas; Rev. C.H.S.Hunziker; Pres­sion church, Mrs.Walter Ross; abled American Veterans, Coooer; St.Boniface church, P-T.A., Mrs.Elmer Bruce; can Methodist church, Rev., so Dominguez; Mexican B church, Rev.Marcus Castill Bethel Baptist church, Rev.Dymmel. Citu Emploues Pay Checks Ex­ Payroll checks to emplo­the city were issued yes morning, one week earlier usual, thus enabling emplo­have additional funds for a mas. In passing the payre­week ahead of schedule, the council followed a precedent established several years ago STMAS ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 68th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 9 Heavy Rainstorm Brings Relief to Parched Earth Total To Date Higher Than Any Season Since 1934; No Damage Done By Precipitation In Anaheim The heavy rainstorm which drenched Anaheim and most of southern California during the past week has had widespread effects in this city and its surrounding citrus and other agricultural territories. A new note of optimism is being sounded by agricultural and mercantile interests alike because the precipitation brought an end to one of the longest dry spells ever experienced here and saved citrus growers $150,000 in irrigation costs. Not since the fall of 1934 has Anaheim received as much rainfall on this date as is now recorded, and in that year the largest storm, bringing 5.62 inches of rain, occurred in October, according to Castro's Slayer The heavy rainstorm which drenched Anaheim and most of southern California during the past week has had widespread effects in this city and its surrounding citrus and other agricultural territories. A new note of optimism is being sounded by agricultural and mercantile interests alike because the precipitation brought an end to one of the longest dry spells ever experienced here and saved citrus growers $150,000 in irrigation costs. Castro’s Slayer Not Apprehended Police Seek Fullerton Man For Murder of Anaheim Resident Saturday Search for Vincent Hernandez, suspect in the murder of Manuel Castro, 34, of Parry street, early last Saturday morning in Fullerton continues futile today. No trace has been found of the 40-year-old Mexican who police believe thrust a knife into Castro’s heart following a drinking bout at Hernandez’ home, 209 E. Ash street, Fullerton. According to details of the slaying gathered by police from neighbors, Castro and Hernandez had been drinking during Friday afternoon and evening. The two men went to Hernandez’s shack about 10 o'clock that night, neighbors reported. HEARS QUARREL There their drinking bout continued until about 1:30 in the morning when Mrs. Santos Mendez, who lives in an adjoining shack, reported she heard sounds of a struggle and of a body apparently falling to the floor. A few minutes later she heard the door open and close and someone leave. Coroner Earl Abbey checked with a physician and determined that Castro had been dead slightly more than seven hours when he was found at 8 o'clock, which would have placed the murder at about 1:30 o'clock. Hernandez was described as 40 years old, five feet, four inches tall, with black hair slightly gray on the sides and weighing 145 pounds. He had green eyes and bears a small scar over the right eye at the hair line. One of his upper teeth has a chip out of a corner. Castro, who was married, leaves a widow and two sons. The widow has been living in Porterville and working in a cafe there. Not since the fall of 1934 has Anaheim received as much rainfall on this date as is now recorded, and in that year the largest storm, bringing 5.62 inches of rain, occurred in October, according to records kept by the Anaheim Union Water company. During 1934, 10.95 inches had been recorded on December 14. 6.29 INCHES RECORDED Today the total for the season here is 6.29 inches, the water company reports. The entire amount was received in one long storm which started early last Wednesday morning and reached its height over the week end, climaxed with the recording of 4.01 inches between 8 o'clock Friday morning and 8 o'clock Monday morning. Just under an inch was recorded Friday morning for the previous 24 hours and 1.02 inches has been registered since Monday morning. Last year on this date, Anaheim had received 1.44 inches of rain, with another .18 of an inch being added on December 23. Comparatively little water was left standing as the result of the storm, the exceedingly dry earth absorbing it rapidly. There has been a small stream flowing in the Santa Ana river this week, but not sufficient to force workmen repairing the river dykes to suspend operation. While the levees have not been entirely repaired, county officials have again declared the project will be completed by January 1. NO DAMAGE REPORTED There was no damage because of runoff of storm waters in Anaheim, city officials report. The storm drains, recently repaired and cleaned, carried off the water rapidly from both the streets and the new La Palma park. Water (Continued on Page 3) Old Timer Visits Anaheim Friends C. H. Hilmer, who came to Anaheim as a boy in 1874 and remained here until 1890, dropped in the City office for a short visit last ans were formed Monday for lying Christmas baskets to my families when representation of various church and frail organizations met with Mrs. A Price, director of the city care department. Coasts will be provided by the while other organizations will fish other food essentials, it decided. A list of needy fam was prepared by the group. Price requests anyone know of a family in need of proms to give her the name and press. operating organizations and representatives in addition the city are Veterans of Foreign auxiliary, Mrs. Laura Tyre and Mrs. Viggo Mallin; Amer- Legion auxiliary, Mrs. Ellisidis; Calvary Baptist church, Ann Wilson; West Broadway church, Rev. Williamatzky; Grace Lutheran church, C. H. S. Hunziker; Presbyterian church, Mrs. Walter Ross; Disd American Veterans, Mrs. Hooper; St. Boniface church and T. A., Mrs. Elmer Bruce; Mexi- Methodist church, Rev. Alfon-Dominguez; Mexican Baptist Church, Rev. Marcus Castillo, andhel Baptist church, Rev. H. G. Gummel. Tu Employes Get Pay Checks Early Payroll checks to emploves of the city were issued yesterday morning, one week earlier than usual, thus enabling emploves to receive additional funds for Christmas. In passing the payroll one week ahead of schedule, the city council followed a precedent established several years ago. Hernandez was described as 40 years old, five feet, four inches tall, with black hair slightly gray on the sides and weighing 145 pounds. He had green eyes and bears a small scar over the right eye at the hair line. One of his upper teeth has a chip out of a corner. Castro, who was married, leaves a widow and two sons. The widow has been living in Porterville and working in a cafe there. Blind Pedestrian Killed in Mishap George L. Stahl, 46, a blind man, was killed instantly Monday night on Coast highway at Sunset Beach when he was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Vincent McKenney, 21, U. S. S. Salt Lake City, according to state highway patrol officers. Investigators reported Stahl was groping his way along the highway during a heavy downpour and that McKenney apparently did not see him. The victim carried a white cane, but was dressed in dark clothing, it was reported. McKenney said he was driving not more than 25 miles an hour. Stahl's death brings to 67 the total for this year in Orange county. No One Injured In Automobile Mishap No one was injured in a minor automobile accident in the 100 block on North Los Angeles street Tuesday evening, according to police reports. Automobiles driven by R. W. Kurth, Orange, and M. E. Beebe of Anaheim collided, police said. Old Timer Visits Anaheim Friends C. H. Hilmer, who came to Anaheim as a boy in 1874 and remained here until 1890, dropped in the Gazette office for a short visit last Friday. He had previously visited with Judge Charles Kuchel, the two men having been schoolmates here more than 50 years ago. Hilmer came here with his parents and seven other children from Stockton, making the trip overland. The elder Hilmer raised sheep on a ranch about five miles west of town and also owned a block of property in Anaheim. The visitor was last in Anaheim about 10 years ago. He was much impressed by the growth and improvement of the city since that time. Protest of County Counsel Is Lodged Protest of its action in creating a position of county counsel was received Tuesday by the Orange county board of supervisors in a letter from the Santa Ana chamber of commerce. It will be acknowledged and considered, Chairman Pro-Tem Harry D. Riley said. The protest asked that the action be reconsidered on the grounds that the expense is too great and that the district attorney's staff should be able to handle the work itself. Deputy District Attorney J. E. Walker has been named to the post at a salary of $325 a month.