anaheim-gazette 1939-01-12

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Arthur G. Coons Soon Will Start Research Study Former Resident of Anaheim Awarded Grant to Make Three-Year Inquiry Dr. Arthur G. Coons, professor of economics on the faculty of Claremont college at Claremont and son of Mrs Mary E. Coons of this city will begin work immediately on his inquiry into the economic aspects of public corporations functioning in economic enterprises, his mother informed The Gazette last evening. The study will take three years to complete and will be done under a research grant from the John R. and Dora Haynes foundation of Los Angeles which was established to promote and support research in social problems, education and enterprises in human and social improvement. To Study In Europe Dr. Coons will conduct his investigations primarily in the United States, Great Britain and Sweden. Anaheim Building In 1938 Second Highest in County The city of Anaheim ranked second among the incorporated areas of the county in the total valuation of building permits issued during the past year, according to the Orange County Builders Exchange. This city was exceeded only by Santa Ana, although the unincorporated areas of the county also had a larger total. Anaheim's total of $959,949 was considerably under Santa Ana's total of $1,346,087, but was one of only four cities which exceeded the $500,000 mark for the year. Newport Beach had $909,-137 and Laguna Beach had $566,-170. Valuations for unincorporated area were $1,222,055. Ex-governor of Hawaii To Speak Lawrence M. Judd Obtained for Monthly Meeting of Booster Body Former Governor Lawrence M. Judd of the Territory of Hawaii will be the guest speaker at the regular monthly luncheon meeting of the Anaheim chamber of commerce. Seeking Industries The booster body is redoubling its efforts to obtain additional industries for Anaheim, it has been learned. The organization recently had a new combination letterhead The study will take three years to complete and will be done under a research grant from the John R. and Dora Haynes foundation of Los Angeles which was established to promote and support research in social problems, education and enterprises in human and social improvement. To Study In Europe Dr. Coons will conduct his investigations primarily in the United States, Great Britain and Sweden. His findings will be published in book form which will be used for scientific purposes only. Dr. Coons plans to carry on the study during his summer vacations, but has not yet definitely decided whether he will visit Europe this summer or confine his work to the United States. The research grant made available to Dr. Coons is governed by a board of trustees composed of Francis H. Lindley, president; Louis Bartlett, John Collier, Remson D. Bird, Charles G. Haines, Franklin Hichborn, Herbert C. C. Jones, Mrs. Walter Lindley and Anne M. Mumford. Dr. Coons is the first research grantee to be selected since establishment of the testamentary trust. Well Known Here Dr. Coons is well known in Anaheim, having received his elementary and high school education here. He later taught at Fullerton union high school and was dean at Occidental college for some time prior to joining the faculty of Claremont college. He recently attended the American Economic association convention in Detroit, returning to his home late last week. He also visited in Washington and New York while in the east. Improved Service Aim of Railroads Miss Avis Lobdell, special representative of W. M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific Railroad, and outstanding woman personality in the railroad industry, spoke to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday on interesting phases of the industry, she represents. She told of the competition offered railroads by automobiles and how this competition was met. Miss Lobdell instigated the Challenger train and also brought about new officers of Anaheim chapter of Royal Arch Masons were among those seated during the first joint installation of officers in the history of the organization in Orange county. The ceremonies were held last Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple in Santa Ana. Grannd High Priest L. B. Butterfield of San Diego was installing officer, assisted by Past Grand High Priest Arthur M. Abbott of Los Angeles and Deputy Grand Lecturer W. C. Peale of Santa Ana. Anaheim officers who were seated are Cortez Hoskins, high priest; Leo J. Friis, king; Richard Gay, scribe; Carl Martin, treasurer; F. LeRoy Marsh, secretary; William Gunnell, captain of host; Ralph Decker, principal coowner; Harvey Announcement of the lease was made to Morgan by C. Stanley Chapman of Fullerton, owner of the building. He informed the chamber of commerce secretary that the Hill Distributing company will pack and distribute dog food. Seeking Industries The booster body is redoubling its efforts to obtain additional industries for Anaheim, it has been learned. The organization recently had a new combination letterhead and advertising folder printed which will be used in contacting possible new industries. The folder contains four pages, two inside pages of which have pictures of businesses, residences, parks and industries. On the back page is descriptive matter of the city and a map of the industrial tract. The front page, bearing a distinctive letterhead, will be used for correspondence and also has a small map showing the location of Anaheim. In connection with its activity the chamber of commerce has prepared a questionnaire which it will send to owners of other industrial locations which will secure information concerning these tracts. The chamber has also subscribed to Luce's Industrial Clipping service, which provides news items from all United States newspapers regarding industries seeking new locations. Location Sought Efforts are also being made to find a suitable location here for a group of 110 men from the United States army engineer corps who are to make a topographical map of the section in the near future. The corps requires a building spacious enough to provide a large work room as well as living quarters for the men. Officials indicated they are interested in a proposition offered by the chamber of commerce, but were not ready yet to make any commitments. The directors yesterday received a letter from County Clerk B. J. Smith in answer to a protest offered by the chamber of commerce relative to employment outside labor on the river levee repair project. Smith's letter explained the county is powerless to act because state money is being used on the project. Lester is Declared Victor in Election Miss Avis Lobdell, special representative of W. M. Jeffers, president of the Union Pacific Railroad, and outstanding woman personality in the railroad industry, spoke to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday on interesting phases of the industry, she represents. She told of the competition offered railroads by automobiles and how this competition was met. Miss Lobdell instigated the Challenger train and also brought about less expensive meals on trains, womens' coaches and other services which had proved beneficial to railroads. The railroads constantly strive to improve their service, she said. The speaker was introduced by A. C. Ritter, Union Pacific general agent in this district, who also presented Miss Vera Fowler and Miss Marion McKinney, employees of the company. Ted Kuchel was program chairman of the day. President L. C. Herton and John W. Price were named members of the Idyllwild lodge committee. Toastmasters Club Welcomes Member Introduction of Bruno Gound into membership in the Anaheim Toastmasters club was the feature of that organization's meeting Tuesday evening at the Marigold cafe. The induction speech was given by Earl E. Smith. Regular speakers on the program were Robert Rundstrom, Russell McComb, Royal Marten and Warren Schutz, with Marten winning the verdict of the members as the best speaker. An extemporaneous talk was given by Carroll D. Cone, a visitor at the meeting. Walter Taylor served as toastmaster of the evening and Millard Parks was general critic. Masonic Temple in Santa Ana, Grandd High Priest L. B. Butterfield of San Diego was installing officer, assisted by Past Grand High Priest Arthur M. Abbott of Los Angeles and Deputy Grand Lecturer W. C. Peale of Santa Ana. Anaheim officers who were seated are Cortez Hoskins, high priest; Leo J. Friis, king; Richard Gay, scribe; Carl Martin, treasurer; F. LeRoy Marsh, secretary; William Gunnell, captain of host; Ralph Decker, principal sojourner; Harry Wilde, royal arch captain; Gilbert Tull, master third veil; Ted Masterson, master second veil; Jess Médaris, master first veil, and Oscar Brower, sentinel. Ten Families Make Homes in Anaheim The list of newcomers of Anaheim during the past week as compiled by the chamber of commerce includes the names of ten families: Listed are Harold S. Cole, 820 S. Claudina; Lissa Lyles, 856 S. Walnut; John A. Busch, 316 N. Philadelphia; R. G. Stone, 208 S. Helena; A. Bennett, 530 W. Chestnut; F. J. Troop, 829 S. Claudina; R. F. Merritt, 515 N. Vine; Mrs. Paul Horning, 330 W. La Palma, W. S. Coffin, 214 S. Walnut, and H. L. Barnes, 227 N. Clementine. Stolen Car Found Within Day's Time H. R. Connor, 1130 Diamond street, was put to some inconvenience late last week as the result of the theft of his automobile. The car was stolen Thursday evening and recovered the next noon by Brea police, according to Anaheim police records. The directors yesterday received a letter from County Clerk B. J. Smith in answer to a protest offered by the chamber of commerce relative to employment of outside labor on the river levee repair project. Smith's letter explained the county is powerless to act because state money is being used on the project. Lester is Declared Victor in Election A ruling handed down by Superior Judge H. G. Ames late last week gave victory to Cal D. Lester in his fight to retain his position as Orange township justice of the peace. At the conclusion of a court contest brought by Lester against David Fairbairn, who defeated Lester for election last November on the basis of official election returns, Judge Ames found that Lester had received 2754 votes to 2753 for Fairbairn. Counsel for Fairbairn indicated he might appeal the verdict on the ground that Judge Ames' interpretation of the law relative to use of indelible pencils to mark absentee ballots was incorrect. Preliminary Work on Fence Started Preliminary work has been started in the construction of the fence around the baseball diamond at the new La Palma park, Cit Engineer E. P. Hapgood reported this week. Forms have been made for the concrete planks which will form the lower half of the fence. The extension grant seeking additional WPA funds for the fence is to be sent to Washington this week for approval, Hapgood said. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 Heim Chosen Location for Planning Concern. Distributing Co. Leases leading on Industrial Tract Here Heim has been chosen as institution of another induscording to a report by Secretary John A. to the directors of the main chamber of comwesterday noon. The organization is the Hill utting company and it used the former plant of southern Meat company period of three years. RIVER LEVEE REPAIR CONTRACTORS DENIED EXTENSION OF TIME, LIMIT Basich Brothers, Los Angeles contractors now engage in repairing flood-damage levees on the Santa Ana river must complete the project by February 7 or forfeit $50 a day. This decision was reached by the Orange county board of supervisors Tuesday afternoon, one week after the contractors had requested an extension of time on the contract. Basich Brothers have been objectives of attack by many groups for alleged discrimination against Honored by Elks Orange county labor of the project. It has been charged by several organizations that the contractors have discharged Orange county workmen in favor of laborers from Los Angeles. The contractors have replied to the charges by saying that Orange county men did not work as well as those from Los Angeles. Extension Granted At the time, the supervisors granted the request of Person and Hollingsworth and Wilbur C. Cole, contracting firm now building the new Santa Ana canyon relocation subgrade, the Santa Fe railway subgrade and other works, that the deadline on that contract be extended from January 13 to February 15. Additional work amounting to $40,000 over the original contract has been awarded to the firm. This fact made necessary the extension, Flood Control Engineer M. N. Thompson told the board. The supervisors also tackled the problem of a budget deficit in the county flood control district, without making any headway. This deficit threatens to interrupt the protection work now under way, it was said. Fund Not Returned Thempson told the board that Anaheim Traffic Accidents Cause Injuries to Two Local Resident. Postmaster at Brea Hurt; Both Recovering Reports from two hospitals this morning indicate that Mrs. Eva LaMontagne, 58-610 E. Cypress street, Anaheim, and L. A. (Mike) Hogue, postmaster at Brea both of whom were injured in automobile accidents Anaheim early this week, a showing satisfactory progress. Mrs. La Montagne at the county hospital and Hogue is at the Fullerton general hospital. The Anaheim woman was injured shortly after 5:30 o'clock Tuesday evening when she was struck down by a light truck while crossing Center street at the Emma street intersection, according police reports. Antonio Ruiz Garcia, 53, of 236 E. Sycamore street Anaheim, was the driver of the vehicle which struck Mrs. Montagne, he told investigating Honored by Elks Fay Lewis L. A. (Fay) Lewis, prominent former Anaheim resident, was honored last evening by B. P. O. Elks lodge No. 1345, Anaheim, when he was voted a life membership in the lodge. Lewis is the first to be honored in this manner by the Anaheim lodge. Lewis is a past exalted ruler of Anaheim lodge, past district deputy, past president of the California State Elks association and past member of the national judiciary committee. Red Cross Annual Meeting Date Set The annual meeting of Anaheim chapter of the National Red Cross will be held Wednesday, February 8, at the Marigold cafe at noon. This decision was reached Monday at a meeting of the executive board of the chapter. Mrs. Harry Saulsberry heads the committee on arrangements, assisted by Rev. D. Howard Dow, Mrs. C. O. Lewis, George Henry and Mrs. Laura R. Warren, county executive secretary. The speaker for the occasion will be announced later. Roll call here resulted in 760 annual, -12 contributing, one supporting and two sustaining memberships, it was reported. Money collected totals $891.20. Los Alamitos filled its quota of 30 members, it was reported. Man Dies After Fall From Motor First traffic accident victim of the new year in Orange county was Leonard Lopez, 35, of San Juan Capistrano, who died Saturday night in Orange county hospital from injuries suffered when he fell from his motorcycle several hours earlier. The accident occurred near Talbert. Lopez's death, however, was the second this year as the result of automobile accident injuries. Isaac L. Briscendine, 75, 422 W. First street, Santa Ana, died at his home Saturday morning. He had been injured when struck by an automobile last November 12 while walking across a street. None are Hurt as Two Autos Collide None was injured in a minor automobile accident which occurred last Friday morning at the intersection of Sycamore and Philadelphia streets, according to police reports. Automobiles involved were driven by Vic Burgess, 308 E. Center street, and Arnold Lund, 829 N. Palm street. Hogue is at the Fullerton general hospital. The Anaheim woman was injured shortly after 5:30 o'clock Tuesday evening when she wrestled down by a light truck while crossing Center street at the Emily street intersection, according to police reports. Antonio Ruiz Garcia, 53, of 236 E. Sycamore street Anaheim, was the driver of the vehicle which struck Mrs. Montagne, he told investigating officers. Crossing Street Police said the woman was wading across toward the south side of Center street when Gaxic driving east, turned north on Emily street. The driver said she was progressing at less than five miles an hour and did not see Mr. La Montagne until the time of the impact. County hospital attack were unable this morning to say what the extent of the woman injuries are, but that she is resting fairly comfortably. Hogue, who is 45 years of age, suffered two broken ribs, around the mouth and other painful injuries when the automobile he was driving crashed in a parked car early. Wednesdays morning in the 400 block on North Los Angeles street, attending physicians said. Dr. E. H. Kersten, who examines Hogue at the Anaheim police station shortly after the accident, said that the Brea postmaster had either fallen asleep or suffered a minor heart attack a moment before the crash. Dr. Glenn Curtis, Brea was called and ordered Home Removal to the Fullerton hospice. Pioneer Resident of County Caller Mrs. Mary L. Parker, pioneer resident of Orange county, died Monday afternoon at her home in Mansfield avenue, Los Angeles following a brief illness. Mrs. Parker, who was 89 years of age, at the time of her death came to Anaheim in 1870 with husband, Joel B. Parker, a Civil war veteran whom she had married four years previously. She was born July 30, 1849, in Franconia, Mo. Several years after coming to California, the couple moved to Orange, where Parker was many years a prominent apron and orange grower. They built for their home... Directors yesterday received an answer to a protest of the chamber of commerce to employment outside the river levee repair in Smith's letter explained that city is powerless to act because money is being used on defect. Roll call here resulted in 760 annual, -12 contributing, one supporting and two sustaining memberships, it was reported. Money collected totals $891.20. Los Alamitos filled its quota of 30 members, it was reported. None are Hurt as Two Autos Collide None was injured in a minor automobile accident which occurred last Friday morning at the intersection of Sycamore and Philadelphia streets, according to police reports. Automobiles involved were driven by Vie Burgess, 308 E. Center street, and Arnold Lund, 629 N. Palm street. Golden Anniversary Commemorated Gazette Editorial of 1889 Lauds Association More than 200 friends of the Savings, Loan and Building association called at the offices of that organization last Monday afternoon during the open house that celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the association's incorporation. President William T. Wallop, F. A. Backs, secretary of the association since 1899, and directors welcomed the guests. Incorporation of the association was lauded by the late Henry Kuchel, publisher of the Anaheim Gazette, in an editorial which appeared in the issue of February 7, 1889. The editorial follows: "The Anaheim Savings, Loan and Building association is an institution that is destined to play an important part in the welfare of our community. It has for its object the accumulation of money to be loaned to its members. This fund is formed by the collection of monthly dues, premiums on loans and other sources. The money thus accumulated is put up at auction at each monthly meeting and awarded to the member bidding the highest premium therefore. "The purpose for which the association is organized, is to assist its members in acquiring and improving homes and real estate for homesteads and the making of loans to them for the purpose. The board of directors for the first year is composed of Messrs. Frank Ey, Charles Schindler, Louis Luckel, H. A. Dickel, Joseph Helmsen, E. J. Pellegrin, S. Littlefield, Ferdinand Backs, John P. Zeyn, A. Thomas and A. Goldthwaite. "The capital stock of the corporation is $500,000, and $29,200 is actually subscribed. The list of shareholders comprises the names of some of our best citizens, who are qualified to lend their aid to a matter of such importance to our city. We hope to hear of the good effects of the corporation in the near future." Deputy Collectors Will Aid Residents Deputy collectors to assist heim residents in preparing federal income tax returns while at the city hall between February 20 and 28, inclusive, City C Charles E. Griffith said this morning. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phoebe Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 12 Anaheim Traffic Accidents Cause Injuries to Two Resident. Postmaster at Brea Hurt; Both Recovering ports from two hospitals morning indicate that Eva LaMontagne, 58., of E. Cypress street, Anaheim and L. A. (Mike) postmaster at Brea, of whom were injured automobile accidents in Anaheim early this week, are being satisfactory pro-Mrs. La Montague is the county hospital and he is at the Fullerton medical hospital. Anaheim woman was in shortly after 5:30 o'clock day evening when she was down by a light truck while going Center street at the Emily intersection, according to reports. Antonio Ruiz Gax-38, of 236 E. Sycamore street, Anaheim, was the driver of the vehicle which struck Mrs. Laigne, he told investigating officials Attend Important Event Anaheim Councilmen Witness Ceremonies at Parker Lake Saturday A group of five city officials, including Mayor Charles H. Mann, Councilmen Leo J. Sheridan, F. A. Streamliners to Reduce Speed at City's Crossings Santa Fe Grants Request of Council; Transfer of Franchise Sought Santa Fe streamliner trains passing through Anaheim en route between Los Angeles and San Diego are now being operated more slowly as they cross Center street, Broadway and Santa Ana street. The new policy of materially reduced speed become effective last Tuesday. These facts became known to the Anaheim city council when it read a communication from W. E. Fennel, Santa Fe agent in Anaheim, last Tuesday evening. The council had previously written to Fennel asking if something could be done to reduce the dangerous condition resulting from the trains' excessive speed through this city. Prompt Response In his letter, Fennel informed the council he had taken the matter up with the railroad's superintendent in this division and that the trains were immediately or- Officials Attend Important Event Anaheim Councilmen Witness Ceremonies at Parker Lake Saturday A group of five city officials, including Mayor Charles H. Mann, Councilmen Leo J. Sheridan, F. A. Yungbluth and Charles Pearson, and City Engineer E. P. Hapgood who is also Anaheim's representative of the Metropolitan Water districts board of directors, were among the several hundred who witnessed the ceremonies at Parker lake last Saturday which saw the first pumping of water from the lake into the district's vast Metropolitan aqueduct. Officials of the district and its member cities stood at the west portal of the tunnel connecting the intake pumping plant and the Gene Basin reservoir as General Manager F. E. Weymouth gave the order to James F. Gaylord, chief electrical engineer at the pumping plant, to start the huge motors which would lift the water 291 feet up the sheer canyon walls from the lake into the tunnel and thence into the reservoir. Hear Senator Johnson Within eight minutes 400 second feet of water was cascading from the tunnel portal into the dry reservoir at Gene Wash. During the ceremonies at the tunnel portal, Senator Hiram Johnson delivered an address by radio from Washington, D.C. The ceremonies Saturday culminated more than 15 years of intensive engineering and construction work on the world's largest domestic water supply. Although it will be a number of months before water will be delivered to the cities of the Metropolitan Water district, Saturday's epochal event marked a historic milestone in the project, which has been one of the biggest construction jobs in the United States. The Anaheim delegation left here Friday night and returned Sunday. November Business Surpasses October An increase of business in November over October amounting to 19 percent was registered by 19 Fennel, Santa Fe agent in Anaheim, last Tuesday evening. The council had previously written to Fennel asking if something could be done to reduce the dangerous condition resulting from the trains' excessive speed through this city. Prompt Response In his letter, Fennel informed the council he had taken the matter up with the railroad's superintendent in this division and that the trains were immediately ordered to reduce their speed at the crossings in question. The Santa Fe company had previously adjusted their crossing warning signals to increase the length of time during which the signal was in operation before the train reached the crossing. Possibility that Anaheim's representative in the National nightball league next summer will not be under the supervision of the Anaheim baseball commission became known during the council meeting. Franchise Transfer Sought A resolution passed by the commission asking that the franchise now held in the league by the city be transferred to Ben Gelker, former holder of the Olive franchise. The resolution also recommends that Gelker be granted the same privileges relative to use of the city park diamond that have been enjoyed by the city's baseball commission. The council was assured that Gelker, who had offered to take over the franchise, would not transfer the franchise to another city and that the team would be operated under the name of Anaheim. Gelker is held in high esteem throughout the National nightball league. For years he supported the Olive team in the league, giving up the franchise only after lack of attendance made it impossible to carry on in the small community. Decision Withheld The council took the matter under consideration and expects to reach a decision by its next meeting. Southern Counties Gas company posted a bond and accepted the new franchise with the city. Ordinance No. 625, which amends certain sections of Ordinance No. 374, was passed and adopted. A resolution accepting deed of dedication from the Anaheim November Business Surpasses October An increase of business in November over October amounting to 25 per cent was registered by 19 independent retail stores in Anaheim, according to a report recently issued by the United States department of commerce. Sales amounting to more than $88,000 were made during the month, the report said. These same stores showed an increase of two per cent in their business last November over the same month of the preceding year, the department of commerce's report said. Credit Association Will Convene Here The fifth annual membership meeting of the Orange County Production Credit association will be held at Anaheim union high school on January 21, it was announced this week by W. D. Miller, secretary-treasurer. The meeting will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and a turkey dinner will be served at noon. Th annual report will show that in excess of two million dollars in credit has been advanced to members for producing, harvesting and marketing crops and for livestock operations. Miller said. Dr. John A. Wood Chosen to Office Dr. John A. Wood of Anaheim was chosen vice president of the Orange County Medical association at the annual meeting of that group Tuesday evening. Dr. M. W. Hollingsworth of Santa Ana was named president to succeed Dr. G. Wendell Olson of Fullerton. Several Anaheim medical men attended the banquet and meeting. George Quandt to Build $3500 House George A. Quandt this week was issued the new year's first permit for construction of a new dwelling. He will build the home at 623 S. Claudina street at a cost of $3500.