anaheim-gazette 1939-02-09

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street VOL. LXIX Publisher Speaks On Opportunities For Sales Firms Retail Business in Southern California Exceeds 40 Separate States "Southern California has the greatest opportunity in the nation and Anaheim, itself, is 'an acre of pearls'," H. C. Burkheimer, publisher of the Alhambra Post-Advocate, said yesterday in addressing the monthly luncheon meeting of the Anaheim chamber of commerce at the Elks clubhouse. The total retail sales of 10 southern California counties, amounting to more than one billion dollars exceeds the total sales of each of 40 states in the union and the District of Columbia, the speaker declared. To prove that this is not caused by retail sales in the city of Los Angeles, he showed that retail business in the same counties minus Los Angeles, exceeded that of 35 separate states. Sales Total 38 Million During the year 1936, Orange county had retail sales amounting to more than 38 million dollars, of which more than $5,815,000 was People's Forum to Start Sunday at White Temple A new feature of the Sunday evening services at the White Temple Methodist church will be "The People's Forum" to be launched this coming Sunday, according to Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor. The opening speaker will be Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel, who will speak on "What's Ahead in California?" There will be a period of discussion when the public will have an opportunity to ask questions. Charles H. Rinehart will preside. The forum will start at 7:45 o'clock, following an evening church service starting at 7 o'clock. Church Lay Men Meet in Anaheim Methodist Group Conducts Annual Meeting Here Last Tuesday An inspirational address by Rev. Walter J. Sherman, pastor of the First Methodist church of San Diego, dealing with the part the United States must play in saving the world concluded the Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Here Yesterday Recter of St. Michael's Chosen Chairman for Coming Year The Rev. D. Howard Director of St. Michael's Copal church, will direct activities of the Anaheim chapter of the American Cross as chairman during next year. Election of Rev. Dow and other officers was a feature of the annual meeting of the chapter yesterday noon at the M gold cafe. Other officers selected are W. R. Ward, vice chairman; Sid McGraw, secretary; and Liam Claussen, treasurer. Board members are Merle Stratford, A. P. M. Brown, Mrs. Bessie Jankievz, R. W. Marvin, Rev. Sley Frederick George, Glen H Mrs. R. J. Dugdage, Charles Griffith, Father James N Mrs. Robert Guild, M. A. Go Miss Ada Louise Wilcox, Dr E Wilson, Dr E. F. Cain, Dr G. Neslund, Ray Smith, Mrs. H Meet in Anaheim Methodist Group Conducts Annual Meeting Here Last Tuesday An inspirational address by Rev. Walter J. Sherman, pastor of the First Methodist church of San Diego, dealing with the part the United States must play in saving the world concluded the annual meeting of Methodist Men of the San Diego-Phoenix district which was held at the White Temple Methodist church here Tuesday afternoon and evening. George E. Faires, district president, presided over the convention. Europe's tangled situation of the present offers little in the way of hope, Rev. Sherman said. He said that the days since the world war have seen many dark international deeds, including the treaty of Versailles, the advent of dictators, persecution of Jews and the conquest of Ethiopia. The people of the United States, however, still cherish the ideal of freedom and if the people of this nation see their responsibility and are guided by pure Christian motives, they may lead other nations to peace, the speaker declared. The conference opened at 4 o'clock with a devotional period, which was followed by a series of short talks by Ray Winters, president; Archie Ellis, Fullerton, secretary; Kenneth Morrison, Santa Ana, regional director; LeRoy A. Grimm, Anaheim, assistant to Morrison, and M. A. Gauer, Anaheim, district finance committee-man of the conference. Research Aid to Man's Problems "Frentiers of Tomorrow" was the subject of a talk given before members of the Anaheim Lions club Friday noon by Dean Smith, engineer of the Southern California Telephone company, during which he told of many of the disasters that have occurred in the past year. Traffic Safety Is Topic of Speak Highway accidents, their cause and what can be done to prevent them, were discussed by Sergei George W. Peterkin of the Cali- A short business meeting was presided over by President Harry C. Arthur; sr., president of the chamber of commerce. Scout Troop Given Charter for Year Boy Scout Troop 72, sponsored by the Anaheim American Legion post, received its year’s charter at its meeting Tuesday evening. Forty members of the troops, together with several visitors, were present. The presentation of the charter was made by Commander Grant Rude of the Legion. John McKean is the scoutmaster, with Vern Backs, assistant scoutmaster. Henry Baxter is chairman of the Legion’s scout committee. Among the special guests were A. P. M. Brown district commissioner, and Merle Krulish, scout field executive for northern Orange county. Research Aid to Man’s Problems “Frontiers of Tomorrow” was the subject of a talk given before members of the Anaheim Lions club Friday noon by Dean Smith, engineer of the Southern California Telephone company, during which he told of many of the discoveries made through research work conducted by large corporations. These discoveries, he said, are of vital importance in combatting the problems of unemployment and social relationship of workers. He also showed pictures of work done in the laboratories of the Bell Telephone system. The Anaheim Lions club will meet with the Laguna Beach club at Laguna Beach next Thursday, it was announced by President L. H. Hoskins. Laguna Beach Toastmasters Heard on Anaheim Club Program Tuesday Night Guest speakers and general critic from Laguna Beach Toastmasters club shared the program with Anaheim members at the meeting Tuesday evening of the Anaheim Toastmasters club. A second feature was the installation of President Millard Parks and other officers. Laguna Beach guest speakers were Dr. J. T. Fisher and Frank Wharton, the former’s subject being “A Story,” and the latter’s “Pupils Choice.” Sam Durand of Laguna Beach was general critic. Other six-minute speakers were Dr. Max Henderson, “American Dilemna,” Earl E. Smith, “Public Opinion,” and Bruno Gound, “A Spanish Incident.” Individual critics were James Shankland, Dr. E. H. Kersten, Russell McComb, Arthur Porter and Walter Taylor, Robert Rundstrom was chairman of the program. Arthur Dakan, a former member of the Oceanside club, was inducted into membership in the Anaheim club by Walter Taylor. It was decided to invite the officers of Area No. 1 to conduct the area’s annual speech contest at Anaheim. Date for the competition has not been set. Traffic Safety Is Topic of Speak Highway accidents, their cause and what can be done to prevent them, were discussed by Sergei George W. Peterkin of the California highway patrol at Monday meeting of the Anaheim Roa club. The greatest menace to traffic safety in Orange county is failure to observe boulevard stops, speaker said. Sergeant Peterkin told of efforts of officials to reduce number of traffic fatalities, complimented school authorities and students for the cooperative they have given the campaign. The speaker was introduced Lt. C. A. Schmitt, program chairman. Fullerton Residents Unhurt in Accidence Rafael Gomez, Fullerton resident, narrowly escaped serious injury Monday afternoon when his automobile went out of control, struck a palm tree and turned in a field along Lees street, just south of Romr drive. Gomez told police he was diving south on Lemon street when a tire blew out, forcing his into the tree. The force of impact uprooted the tree, with car coming to rest a few away. The machine was badly damaged. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Here Yesterday October of St. Michael's Is Chosen Chairman for Coming Year The Rev. D. Howard Dow, or of St. Michael’s Episcal church, will direct the activities of the Anaheim October of the American Red Cross as chairman during the year. Election of the Dow and other officers is a feature of the annual meeting of the chapter held yesterday noon at the Mariacafe. Other officers selected are Mrs. T. Ward, vice chairman; Mrs. McGraw, secretary; and Wil Claussen, treasurer. New members are Merle Strand, M. Brown, Mrs. Bessie Juszzez, R. W. Marvin, Rev. Stan Frederick George, Glen Peck, R. J. Dugdage, Charles E.ith, Father James Nevin, Robert Guild, M. A. Gauer, Ada Louise Wilcox, Dr. L. Wilson, Dr. E. F. Cain, Dr. H. eslund, Ray Smith, Mrs. Flor LOW TEMPERATURE OF LAST WEEK DID ALMOST NO DAMAGE TO CITRUS Unless additional freezing weather is recorded in Anaheim during the remaining winter months, the damage done to citrus fruit in this area will be almost negligible. Percy Houts, head of the Houts Laboratory of Anaheim told The Gazette this morning. A thorough survey has been conducted in groves in this district since early last Thursday morning when the temperature dropped to an average of 25 degrees surrounding Anaheim with the result showing practically no damage. What damaged fruit was discovered was determined to have been affected during the cold wave of last November 11. Houts said. Southern California, including Anaheim district and Orange county as a whole, has not had real freezing conditions this season. Houts said. Certain sections in each area were affected more than other sections, he said. This fact was indicated shortly after the survey began and was borne out with further investigation. The average minimum temperature around Anaheim last night was 27 degrees. Houts said, two degrees higher than a week ago this morning. This minimum was recovered over a period of about one-half hour shortly after 4 o'clock this morning. The average of oranges in this area during the month of January was six-hundredths of an inch. Houts reported today. Shermans’ Dog Wins Three First Prizes in Show Police Sergeant Roger Sherman and Mrs. Sherman made their debuts as show dog exhibitors an auspicious one last week end when they returned from the 27th annual dog show of the Pasadena Kennel club with three first-place ribbons. Fullerton Woman Burns to Death Gasoline Used to Clean Rug Explodes and Flames Envelope Victim Death by accidental burning was the verdict returned by a coroner's jury who studied facts surreptitiously from most of the heim music studios, in those of Mrs. Margaret H other officers selected are Mrs. L. Ward, vice chairman; Mrs. McGraw, secretary; and Wil- Claussen, treasurer. New members are Merle Strand, M. Brown, Mrs. Bessie Jusz-zez, R. W. Marvin, Rev. Stan- Frederick George, Glen Peck, R. J. Dugdage, Charles E. Smith, Father James Nevin, Robert Guild, M. A. Gauer, Ada Louise Wilcox, Dr. L. Wilson, Dr. E. F. Cain, Dr. H. eslund, Ray Smith, Mrs. Flor- Smith, Mrs. J. W. Truxaw, ard Glover, Tex Middleton, Marjorie Erickson, Mrs. W. Heinz, Dr. H. A. Johnston, Joan Larsen, Dr. Charles Ir- Miss Emma Wisser and Mrs. Lewis. Reviews Year L. E. Wilson, retiring chair- gave a short review of the ter's accomplishments during past year, touching on first life saving, junior Red Cross,ater service, home service nutrition. detailed report on disaster re- was given by Ray Smith. Bruguias Moore, national Red representative from the ic branch office, was a guest mentioned the work by the Red Cross in relieving of victims of the earthquake. Council Work Told Fred Higgins of Orange, chair- of the county council of the Cross, reviewed the accom- ments of the council since oration in 1935. There has a 47 per cent gain in mem- ipsis since 1934, Higgins said. Also told of the first aid work has been done. Thomas A. Flynn, chairman of northern Orange county chap- was the principal speaker. He stressed the steady development spirit of the Red Cross and the great responsibility that did be felt by everyone for per- who are in need or suffering. report of the nominating mittee was given by Mrs. E. Smith. Traffic Safety Is Topic of Speaker highway accidents, their causes what can be done to prevent were discussed by Sergeant W. Peterkin of the Califor- Shermans' Dog Wins Three First Prizes in Show Police Sergeant Roger Sherman and Mrs. Sherman made their debuts as show dog exhibitors an auspicious one last week end when they returned from the 27th annual dog show of the Pasadena Kennel club with three first place ribbons. All three top honors were won by their lone entry, Investor's Daughter, a female wire Fox terrier that was only a few days older than the maximum age in the senior puppy class. Investigator's Daughter is by Champion Gedling Dandy out of Special Investigator and was born January 24, 1938. Special Investigator is also owned by the Shermans. The three classes in which the Anaheim exhibitors entered their dog were novice bitches (wire), bred by exhibitor and green dogs and bitches. The Shermans were quite elated over the success of their dog, she being among the youngest competitors in her class. There was a total of 567 entries in the dog show, including all breeds. Kuchel to Speak On Conservation A talk on conservation will be given this evening by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel at a meeting of the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton league. The meeting will start at 7:30 o'clock at the Concordia club. As entertainment features, Sylvester Brown will demonstrate several rope tricks, the wrestling team of the Fullerton junior college will put on an exhibition and motion pictures will be shown by the J & L Camera shop. A buffet lunch will be served at the close of the meeting. Plans for the annual dance to be held February 18 will be discussed at the meeting tonight. Anaheim Legion Post Establishes New Disaster Relief Committee Establishment of a disaster re- day evening, it was announced by Traffic Safety Is Topic of Speaker Anaheim Legion Post Establishes New Disaster Relief Committee Establishment of a disaster relief committee under a new plan was completed by Anaheim post of the American Legion last Monday evening, it was announced by Grant Rude, post commander. Under the new system, the entire post membership of 185 men would be available for almost instant duty should another disaster such as last spring's flood hit this city. For aid in the preparation, a list is now being obtained of equipment and housing facilities that would be available in case of emergency. The new committee is headed by Glen Peck, with K. B. Rigby as vice chairman. Henry Greenwold has been appointed head of the subcommittee on housing and Lee Nelson was selected chairman of the subcommittee on transportation. The city has been divided into nine sections, with a key-man assigned to each area. Should an emergency arise, Peck would notify each key-man, who in turn would assemble the Legionnaires in his district. These man could then be directed in their activities by the committee chairman. Key-men and their areas are Harry Kindig, one; Roy Law, two; Ray Van Wagoner, three; W. C. Dunham, four; Voss Herrington, five; Dr. E. P. Wurtz, six; Ralph Cox, seven; L. McMenamin, eight; John L. McKean, nine, and Jacob Dutzi, rural areas. Automobiles Stolen Here are Recovered Automobiles stolen from Anaheim business men over past week end have both covered by Anaheim police cers and returned to their o Jack Corn reported to after 9 o'clock Saturday night his car had been stolen from hind his store at 158 W. street. The next day it was on North Palm street near Girl Scout house with the tor grill badly damaged. Andrew C. Hoffman's m was stolen from his place oness at 1100 N. Los Angeles shortly after midnight S night. It was located M near the intersection of S and Ball roads. Court Trial Slated on Assault Ch Richard Crespin, 53, of Olive street, will face a trial on a charge of assault battery tomorrow morning o'clock. He was arrested nesday morning. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 16 Boy Scout Show To Be Presented Wednesday Night Benefit Performance Slated For Anaheim Union High School Auditorium Plans were virtually complete today for the benefit program to be given at the Anaheim union high school auditorium next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock to raise funds for Boy Scout activities in districts four and five of Orange county. This program will take the place on a financial campaign, a method used here in past years. It was pointed out, however, that persons wishing to make a contribution to the Boy Scout work here may do so. Many Acts Planned Father James Nevin, program chairman, announced today that arrangements have been completed to present three or four professional vaudeville acts in addition to an outstanding array of local talent. Vocalists and instrumentalists from most of the Anaheim music studios, including those of Mrs. Margaret Buttree, 28 from Anaheim Chosen for Trial Jury Service Anaheim had 26 of its residents chosen for jury trial service in Orange county superior courts late last week by the three superior court judges. Five of them, Frank Baum, Vie W. LaMont, Mary E. O'Neill, Clara Quarton and Ida L. Fisher, were drawn for duty during the first quarter. Others on the list are Mrs. Matilda Douglas, Velma M. Pomeroy, Persis Ward, Charles Kemp, G. A. Starr, John Beneke, E. H. Phillips, Frank A. Borth, Eda Olson, Katharine B. Adams, C. W. Hedges, Mrs. C. E. Harbeson, J. M. Gunnett, Frank Newton, Eva H. Boyd, Bernard J. Kluthe, Evelyn King, John Kellenberger, Jr., Hazel Maag, Thomas Plant and Newman H. Sanford. Allow Demurrers In Citrus Action Milbrat Is Given 10 Days to Prepare and File New Amendment Defendants in the $150,000 suit for accounting brought by Julius Milbrat, sr., of Anaheim, grower member of the Anaheim Com. Walker Granted Opportunity To Amend Petition Judge G. K. Scovel Sustains Demurrer to Counsel's Writ of Mandate The next move in the court contest between J. E. Walker, county counsel, and W. T. Lambert, county auditor, is in the hands of the former today as the result of an informal comment made yesterday by Superior Judge G. K. Scovel when he sustained Lambert's demurrer to Walker's petition for a writ of mandate. Judge Scovel said the county supervisors have the right to create the so-called office of county counsel, as assistant to the district attorney, but they do not have the power to make the appointment to the position. That power belongs to District Attorney George F. Holden. Salary Refused The county counsel had petitioned for a writ of mandate to compel Lambert to pay his January salary of $309, which was refused last week by the auditor. Many Acts Planned Father James Nevin, program chairman, announced today that arrangements have been completed to present three or four professional vaudeville acts in addition to an outstanding array of local talent. Vocalists and instrumentalists from most of the Anaheim music studios, including those of Mrs. Margaret Buttree, date C. McCullah, Leah Pembern and the Anaheim Conservatory of Music will take part. The entertainment is expected to last about two hours. Members of Boy Scout troops and cub scout packs in Anaheim will start selling tickets for the benefit performance Saturday. They will be assisted by members of the Anaheim Ebell club and the Anaheim post of the American region. Tickets will be sold for cents. Stores have Tickets To enable those persons who are not contacted by members of the love organizations, tickets may also be obtained at several Anaheim stores. These include Jack-in-Drug, Heying Drug, S. Q. R., Range County Drug, Henry Bros., Drug, Lake's, Yungbluth's, J. C. Enney Co. and the post office. Scouting activity in this district has increased rapidly in the past two or three years and a large outcourt is expected Wednesday. Traffic Violators Pay $23 In Fines Six traffic violators have appeared before City Judge Frank Busch during the past week on charges involving speeding, no operator's license and failing to take boulevard stops. Joseph Ramos of Compton went jail for 7½ days for failing to pay fines totaling $15 for speeding; Richard L. Leininger Orange, $5 for speeding; Orville Farmer, Anaheim, $3 for not obeying boulevard stop, and Arlie Jonesen of Los Alamitos, $5 for speeding. Traffic Violators Pay $23 In Fines Milbrat Is Given 10 Days to Prepare and File New Amendment Defendants in the $150,000 suit for accounting brought by Julius Milbrat, sr., of Anaheim, grower member of the Anaheim Community Growers, against former Manager Edward Mills and the deposed board of directors once again halted court proceedings last Friday when Superior Court Judge G. K. Scovel upheld the general demurrers filed by their defendants to the amended complaint entered by Milbrat. The amendment to the complaint must be filed in superior court within 10 days from last Friday. Judge Scovel ruled. He further declared it would not be necessary to make an entire new complaint. Amendment Proposed Counsel for Milbrat already had prepared the amendment, but did not file it until notices had been served to the defendants, which include, beside Mills, Perry Mathis, Sam D. Winter, George L. Easton, J. T. Lyon, James Meehan and R. C. Hein, all former directors. Milbrat charges the above named men are responsible for alleged mismanagement and defalcations. Assistance Refused The grounds upon which the demurrers were allowed were that the complainant, who had brought the complaint in the name of the Anaheim Community Growers, had not shown he had requested the assistance of A. A. McCormick, president manager, and the present board of directors in prosecuting the suit. Arthur A. Jones, counsel for Milbrat, indicated that his amendment will state that such aid was requested, but that the directors refused to assist Milbrat because they did not wish to participate in any action that might lead to criminal prosecution. Man and Wife Pay $200 in Fines Here Lloyd A. Pitzer of Glendale pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and his wife, Mrs. Olive Pitzer, entered a plea of driving supervisors have the right to create the so-called office of county counsel, as assistant to the district attorney, but they do not have the power to make the appointment to the position. That power belongs to District Attorney George F. Holden. Salary Refused The county counsel had petitioned for a writ of mandate to compel Lambert to pay his January salary of $309, which was refused last week by the auditor. Three possible courses of action are seen should Judge Scovel adopt his informal comment as his final ruling: Holden may retain Walker as county counsel or he might make a new appointment; the supervisors may decide not to create the post; and the board may leave the post established and Holden decline to fill the vacancy. Holden representing Lambert in the hearing argued that the judgment of the supervisors that counsel was needed did not mean that to be the actual fact. Interpretations Vary There has been varied interpretation of the statute under which the post was created, he said. The supervisors, he argued, have the right to appoint assistants to the district attorney, but they should be appointed as deputies. Walker argued that he is actually an assistant to the district attorney, not in an independent office. The home rule amendment of 1933 gave the supervisors such broad powers, he said, that even without the code section authorizing his appointment, the supervisors still would have the right to make it. Discretion of the supervisors in such cases has never been questioned by the courts, he said. Cadet Corps Will Drill Next Sunday Following an unsuccessful attempt to present their first public drill program of the school year which had been scheduled for December 18 and postponed because of rain, cadets of St. Catherine's Military school will make their year's debut before their parents and friends next Sunday afternoon. The drill will be held on the parade grounds of the school and will start at 3 o'clock, according to Lt.-C. A.* Schmitt. Automobiles Stolen Here are Recovered Automobiles stolen from two Anaheim business men over the last week end have both been recovered by Anaheim police officers and returned to their owners. Jack Corn reported to police after 9 o'clock Saturday night that his car had been stolen from behind his store at 158 W. Center Street. The next day it was found on North Palm street near theirl Scout house with the radiator grill badly damaged. Andrew C. Hoffman's machine was stolen from his place of business at 1100 N. Los Angeles street shortly after midnight Sunday night. It was located Monday near the intersection of Stanton and Ball roads. Court Trial Slated on Assault Charge Richard Crespin, 53, of 419 N. five street, will face a courtal on a charge of assault andattery tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. He was arrested Wednesday morning. Man and Wife Pay $200 in Fines Here Lloyd A. Pitzer of Glendale pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and his wife. Mrs. Olive Pitzer, entered a plea of driving while intoxicated when they appeared before City Judge Frangk Tausch Monday. Pitzer paid a fine of $25 and his wife paid a $150 fine. None Injured When Two Autos Collide None was injured in a minor traffic accident last Sunday afternoon in the 100 block on North Lemon street when automobiles driven by Mrs. Fern Chandler, 327 N. Lemon street, and Edward Ristow, 113 N. Emily street, collided. Assemblyman Thomas Kuchel Talks on State Problems to Kiwanis Club The three greatest problems now facing the state of California are relief, cost of government and the relation between labor and capital, declared Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel while speaking before members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. The relief burden of the state is steadily mounting, Kuchel said. He quoted statistics on state relief expenditures in recent years and will spend three million dollars a month between now and June. The cost of government is interrelated with relief at the present, he said. The assemblyman declared himself definitely in favor of lower cost of government and opposed to giving relief money to aliens. Kuchel advocates non-partisanship in the state legislature. A division meeting will be held next Monday evening at the Elks clubhouse which will be open to women, President L. C. Herron announced. George Henry was program chairman of the day.