anaheim-gazette 1939-02-02

Heads Assessors JAMES SLEEPER James Sleeper, pictured above, was Saturday elected president of the Southern California County Assessors' association. The Orange county assessor, considered the leading authority of the state on assessment methods, had been serving as president, pro tem, since the death of Ed Hopkins, former Los Angeles county assessor, last year. Sleepers is one of the oldest and best known county assessors in the state of California: He has acquired the reputation of assessing rich and poor without discrimination and has been sustained by the superior courts six different times when his system must sow to reap—that wages come from production, not from labor unions, and that profits come from increased scales, not from marking up prices. He says: "All elements—the manufacturer, the laborer, the farmer, the distributor, the carrier, the press, the educator — had better address themselves to this central problem. I hope our approach to it will be reasonably good-humored, tolerant of the other fellow's problems and courageous—qualities which I like to think of as characteristic of the American way." It is reassuring to have a national leader of Davis' rank and ability pointing the way back to solid economic ground. We need more of that type of common sense treatment of our economic problems. And it is to be hoped that many of our other leaders both in Washington and in state affairs, will help to dissipate the "something for nothing" mirage which have obscured the way to a restored prosperity. We must still plant to harvest; we must still produce to earn: those laws no economic upset can change. Day's Tour Taken By 4-H Members the leading authority of the state of assessment methods, had been serving as president, pro tem, since the death of Ed Hopkins, former Los Angeles county assessor, last year. Sleeper is one of the oldest and best known county assessors in the state of California: He has acquired the reputation of assessing rich and poor without discrimination and has been sustained by the superior courts six different times when his system of assessing oil companies has been attacked. The Orange county assessor is credited with inaugurating the "Sleeper Method" of arriving at values for oil properties. This system employs the production method instead of so much per acre method, regardless of production. Sleeper's record of trees in the best in the state. He also has a complete record of all buildings in the county, their age, square feet in same condition, classification, number of electric and gas fixtures, rooms and other information. Public School Week Starts on April 24 Public Schools Week, this year will be observed beginning Monday, April 24, according to a proclamation issued here today by Leon C. Whitsell, grand master of Masons of California and addressed to the 130,000 members of the order in the state. The coming celebration marks the twentieth annual observance of the event. The week was originally established to call public attention to, and aid in correcting, a critical condition in the public schools due to a shortage of teaching personnel caused by war conditions. Its purpose each year now is to keep the general public informed of the work being done by the schools. New Ticket Agent is Appointed Here Charles G. W. Queale has been appointed ticket agent at Anaheim for the Motor Transit, Pacific Greyhound, and Union Pacific stages; it was announced this week by officials of the three transportation companies. Queale succeeds C. O. Stewart, agent here for the past several months. The new-ticket office manager must come from new production? Who challenges us to return to fundamental economic principles after fruitless years spent in chasing new age cure-alls and glittering panacas? And is he qualified to speak? The diagnostician is none other than Chester C. Davis, farmer-member of the federal reserve board and former federal AAA administrator — generally recognized as one of President Roosevelt's ablest appointees, as a sincere new dealer and as a sound student of agricultural, business and industrial problems. With that background as to the man, his words take on added significance. And speaking before the American Farm Bureau convention in New Orleans, he elaborated on his analysis as follows: "The American people themselves are going to lose patience, sooner or later, with an economy that tolerates unemployment in the midst of potential abundance. But there is no magic way to national income expansion — not through monetary action nor legislative device nor by negative inaction. "One important principle must be made to work if we are to hit the stride we are capable of: both industry and labor must look to full production for increased earnings. Incidentally, that is what agriculture has always done, and if the rest of the economy will learn to practice it, the treatment necessary for agriculture will be greatly simplified. We are not going to expand our national income unless and until the employers of labor look to increased production rather than to higher prices for profit; and unless and until organized labor learns that increased production is the only safe path to higher real wages." Citing the action of manufacturers and other non-agricultural producers in shoving prices up at the first quickening of demand—and of labor striving for the highest attainable hourly wage for a minimum of production — Davis pointed out the disastrous consequences of such short-sighted procedure by recalling how it choked off the expected and vitally-needed rise in building in 1936 and 1937. Not claiming any magic answer to the question as to what is necessary to keep industry running at capacity on things people need Day's Tour Taken By 4-H Members Nearly 100 4-H club members parents and leaders participated in the first 4-H tour of the year, on January 28. The group assembled at Olive early in the morning and proceeded in caravan formation in 17 cars. The first stop was made at the home of Edward Ehman in the Santa Ana Canyon, where he showed the group his 4-H citrus nursery project of 2,000 seedling trees. This project was started in 1938. Two hours were spent at Marci Field, where two air service officers showed the group several of the latest fighting ships. Transport planes, amphibians which land on water or land, observation planes and giant bomber were inspected in detail. The group stopped in the Hemp park for lunch, after which R. W. Blackburn, secretary of the American Farm Bureau federation spoke to them briefly. From Hemet, the caravan drove to Idyllwild, where the afternoon was spent in snow sports, which included thrilling toboggan and sleeps. Members present were from clubs in Brea, Olive, Stanton, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Balboa, West Orange and Tustin. The group was in charge of club leaders J. Beavers and A. F. Parra; and Ros E. Crane and M. J. Wolfe of the farm advisor's office. Wisconsin Reunion to be Held Feb. 11 Former residents of Wisconsin will gather at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, Saturday, February 11. Mark F. Jones, president of the Wisconsin society, will preside over a program to be given during the afternoon. BITTEN BY DOG Leonard Bouas, 300 N., Olive street reported to Anahiem police New Ticket Agent is Appointed Here Charles G. W. Queale has been appointed ticket agent at Anaheim for the Motor Transit, Pacific Greyhound, and Union Pacific stages, it was announced this week by officials of the three transportation companies. Queale succeeds C. O. Stewart, agent here for the past several months. The new-ticket office manager comes to Anaheim from Norwalk, where he conducted the ticket agency for the three lines during the past 12 years. Not claiming any magic answer to the question as to what is necessary to keep industry running at capacity on things people need and want. Davis nonetheless emphasizes that government, business and labor must recognize as a fundamental principle that we Sacrifice CLEARANCE of USED CARS Save Money by buying one of these fine, Reconditioned Automobiles Come in and let us make you a proposition. This sales event should prove of great interest and value to you. Chas. H. Mann 210 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Phone 2321 NEW CORNER Agricultural California New Townsend Act Introduced in Congress Given In Outline Form (Editor's Note: Introduction of HR2 and SB3 yesterday in both houses of congress has again focused national attention on the Townsend plan. Because we feel that many readers of The Gazette are interested in security of the nation's old people and would like to know what the Townsend plan embodies, The Gazette is printing today an outline of the bill). The act provides that a 2% tax on each transaction and upon all transfers of money or property by will, descent or gifts of money or property be paid. This tax shall be paid by the vendor, transferror, grantor assignor, lessor, lender depositor (or interest received on his deposit or loan) or pledges as the case may be, by the person or legal entity by whom the service is furnished and by the recipient in all other cases for each and every transfer of money or property or performance of service—in short, on all incomes. Such taxes as are required by the act shall be paid to the collector of internal revenue. The return must be sworn to and the taxes paid not later than 10 days after each month. The act further provides that every person 60 years of age and over who has been a citizen for at least five years, shall be entitled to receive an annuity payable monthly during the life of the annuitant in the sum based on the net proceeds of such taxes, but not more than $200 per month. Support of a dependent spouse or child or for the payments of premiums on a life insurance policy taken out over a year before the pension begins or on a life insurance policy not over $1000 on his own life or for a debt incurred before such annuitant received any pension. Any pensioner may at any time stop his annuity or waive a part thereof or may apply for a lesser amount. From and out of the proceeds of such taxes collected each month all expenses shall first be paid. The net proceeds of such taxes collected shall then be distributed and paid monthly to all pensioners share and share alike. Certain requirements are established. Penalty for any violation will be a loss of one-fourth of the pension. Vagrant Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail Hugh Patterson, 52, negro transient, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail Monday when he pleaded guilty before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of vagrancy. Patton had been arrested only about an hour before his appearance in court. Red Cross Sending Supplies to Chile Dr. L. E. Wilson, chairman of the Anaheim Red Cross chapter, this week was informed by the Headlights Must Burn During Flood Arrest of motorists for failure to use their headlights while driving through fog when visibility reduced was directed today. Chief E. Raymond Cato, of the California highway patrol, following the receipt of numerous complaints of this menace. Motorists were warned that California vehicle code requires the use of headlamps one-half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise, and at all times when visibility is such that persons or objects on the highways cannot be clearly seen within 200 feet. The use of cowl lights as a substitute for headlamps, it pointed out, is illegal. The use of approved fog lamps as a substitute for headlamps, however permitted by the vehicle codeder such conditions, Cato point out. Water District's Election Tuesday Vernon C. Heil of Smeltz Ralph J. McFadden of Placeen D. R. Gardner of Orange and J. Denni of Cypress will probably elected directors of the Orland County Water district during election to be held next Tuesday. Willis H, Warner, former president, and William Wallop have signed from the board in recess weeks and C. A. Palmer secret Del Haven CANNED DEL-HAVEN FOODS BETTER FOOD—LOWER PRICES Buy a Dozen Cans DEL HAVEN PEACHES No. 2½ Can 12¢ Doz. $1.37 DEL HAVEN PEARS No. 2½ Can 14¢ Doz. $1.55 DEL HAVEN CHERRIES No. 2 Can 13¢ Doz. $1.45 DEL HAVEN — STRING No. 2 Cans 3·25¢ Doz. 93c DEL HAVEN — RED No. 2 Can 9¢ Doz. 99c DEL HAVEN — SUGAR No. 2 Cans 3·25¢ Doz. 97c We have found that and Prices of DEL Haven tra Special Sale. SUGAR COFFEE TUN DEL HAVEN CHERRIES No. BEANS No. 2 Cans Doz. 93c 3 - 25¢ 9¢ DEL HAVEN - STRING BEANS No. 2 Can Doz. 99c 3 - 25¢ 9¢ DEL HAVEN - SUGAR CORN No. 2 Cans Doz. 97c 3 - 25¢ 9¢ DEL HAVEN - SWEET PEAS No. 2 Can Doz. 99c COMET MILLED BY A-1 FLOUR 24½-lb. sack 52¢ M. M. M. COFFEE Drip, Silex, Percolator 10½¢ DEL-HAVEN TOMATO JUICE 46-oz. can 15¢ CALEX BLEACH Quart size 9¢ VALE Phone 3012 Hedlights Must Return During Fog Most of motorists for failure their headlights while driving fog when visibility is low was directed today by E. Raymond Cato, of the Anaheim highway patrol, following the receipt of numerous points of this menace. Drivers were warned that the Anaheim vehicle code requires headlamps one-half hour sunrise and at all other times when visibility is such that or objects on the high-cannot be clearly seen with feet. Usa of cowl lights as a sub-for headlamps, it was out, is illegal. The use proved fog lamps as a sub-for headlamps, however, is rated by the vehicle code-unich conditions, Cato pointed. Enter District's Collection Tuesday Jon C. Heil of Smeltzer, J. McFadden of Placeia, Gardner of Orange and J. J. of Cypress will probably be directors of the Orange Water district during the next Tuesday. His H. Warner, former presi- and William Wallop have reel from the board in recent and C. A Palmer secretary. Obituaries MONS HANSEN Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Hilgenfeld funeral home for Mons Hansen, 84, who died Friday afternoon at his home in Fullerton. Burial was in Loma Vista cemetery. Hansen had resided in Fullerton and Brea for 19 years. He was a native of Denmark, coming to this country when 21 years old. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jacob Mickelsen of Minnesota, Mrs. Axel Johnson of North Dakota, Mrs. Martin Christiansen of Iowa and Mrs. Berthel Christensen of Fullerton; three sons, Emil Hansen of Iowa, Olaf A. Hansen of Fullerton, and Devere H. Hansen of Brea; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. FRED MANG Funeral services for Fred Mang, rancher living on Ball road for 25 years who died Friday night, were conducted from Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel Monday afternoon. Burial was in Loma Vista cemetery. Mang is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pauline Mang, and three brothers, Jacob and Henry Mang of Anaheim, and William Mang of Walla Walla, Washington. JESSE J. CAMPBELL Jesse J. Campbell, 58, native of Iowa who came to Anaheim 13 years ago, died unexpectedly at his home, 602 W. Center street, yesterday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Linnie B. Campbell; one daughter, Mrs. Henry J. Pupils See Film of Baseball's History Boys of the Anaheim union high school student body yesterday were entertained with the new motion picture produced by the American League entitled, "The First Century of Baseball." The film was shown during a meeting of the 'Boys' league, over which Keith Beebe presided. "The First Century of Baseball" depicts in pictures the history of the national game since its founding in 1839. It shows how many phases of the game were developed and shows scenes of the stars of today batting, fielding and running bases. of Fullerton, and two grandchildren. 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