anaheim-gazette 1939-05-25

Six Elementary Teachers Resign Jobs in Anaheim Tunure and Marriage Cause Vacancies; Board Fills Two Positions Six teachers in the Anaheim elementary school system will not return to this city next fall, it was announced this week by Melbourne A. Gauer, superintendent of schools. Of the six whose contracts were not renewed, three were recently married and the other three would become permanent had they been re-employed. Four of the teachers were members of the faculty at John C. Fremont school, including the three who were married. They are Helen Pearce, Leitholt, seventh grade social science teacher; Marie Webster Gates and Mary Wallace Davis, both home economics teachers, and Roxie Willis, seventh grade English. The other two teachers who will not return are Miss Sylvia Martin, kindergarten teacher at George Washington school and Broadway school, and Miss Nona Planting, first grade teacher at Lincoln school. The elementary school board Three Seek One School Trustee Post on June 2 Three candidates will be on the ballot to fill one vacancy on the Anaheim elementary school district board when the school trustee elections are held Friday, June 2. In spite of Earl E. Smith's statement to The Gazette that he would not seek re-election, his name will appear upon the ballot. He filed his notice of intention to run for the office on May 1. His opponents will be Dr. E. H. Kersten and Louis Hennig. Barring the improbability of a successful write-in campaign, Charles A. Pearson and A. C. Riutcel will retain their positions on the high school board. No candidates filed against them. Flood Protection Project Planned Additional Work on River to Be Done with State Allocation A new $300,000 flood protection project for Orange county streams loomed in prospect today, follow- Harry Westover Probable Choice to Fill Vacancy Indications Point to State Senator Being Named to Succeed Ames Every indication regards the selection of a successor to the late Judge Homer G. Ames points to the appointment of Harry Westover, present state senator from Orange county. The announcement of the new superior court judge is not expected to be made until the state legislature adjourns. Emphasis was given the contention that Senator Westover will be appointed by a letter from the senator himself and other letters written to Orange county publishers by Mrs. Mae Geeting, formerly of Santa Ana, who has been active in democratic affairs. Mrs. Geeting is now in Sacramento. Olson Consulted In connection with Westover's letter, the statement is definitely made that Westover was in consultation with Governor Olson first, then with the attorney general, then with Olson again. Olson is said to have approved if the attorney general ruled Westover could accept the appointment. Attorney General Warren so ruled. Flood Protection Project Planned Additional Work on River to be Done with State Allocation A new $300,000 flood protection project for Orange county streams loomed in prospect today, following action of the county supervisors Tuesday in ordering plans for such a program, to be submitted for joint approval by state and county. Railroad rails to be salvaged from several miles of Santa Fe track acquired by relocation of that railway line around Prado dam would be used to cover part of the county's share of expense, it was decided, as the board received word that state authorities looked favorably upon Orange county's request for an appropriation of $150,000 of state funds. State to Assist Supervisor N. E. West, who visited San Francisco and Sacramento last week end, reported to the board Tuesday that state officials he had interviewed showed willingness to contribute the $150,000 to the local program, if the county would match it with an equal appropriation. The board accordingly instructed Flood Engineer M. N. Thompson to prepare plans for a levee building program covering principally the Santa Ana river, also including San Juan and Trabuco creeks, in southern Orange county. Thompson said that there is approximately 10,000 feet of the new Santa Ana river levee, on the west side of the stream above the Anaheim-Olive bridge, that remains unprotected by rail fencing. The rails to be salvaged are 90-pounders, 33-feet long, somewhat larger than the rails used along other sections of the river. Walther Leagues Conduct Reunion Annual fellowship meeting sponsored by the Senior and Junior Walther Leagues Sunday evening at Zion Lutheran church was attended by more than 150 present and former members of the leagues. Store Partners Commit Suicide Herman S. Waldman, 47, and Sam I. Fishtrom, 53, partners in a Los Angeles furniture manufacturing firm, committed suicide in Orange county late last week. Anaheim Students Awarded Degrees Six young men and women of Anaheim received bachelor degrees during commencement exercises of the University of California at Berkeley held last Saturday. Another Anaheim resident, Margaret Louella Nichols, received a certificate of completion in social service, graduate division. Bachelor of arts degrees in the college of letters and science were conferred upon Mary Emily Jewell and Mary Olivea Shea. Bachelor of science degrees in the college of agriculture were awarded to James Thomas Macres and Ralph Seelye Waltz. Howard Earl Brown and Claude Wilmer Chapman were awarded bachelor of science degrees in the college of engineering. West is Appointed Judge of Juveniles Superior Judge Franklin G. West late last week assumed the duties of juvenile court judge formerly handled by the late Judge Homer G. Ames. Presiding Judge G. K. Scovel said the appointment would continue "until the further order of the court." Monday morning, Judge West moved from department three in the hall of records to department one in the court house, the courtroom formerly occupied by Judge Ames. Walther Leagues Conduct Reunion Annual fellowship meeting sponsored by the Senior and Junior Walther Leagues Sunday evening at Zion Lutheran church was attended by more than 150 present and former members of the leagues. Talks by Rev. M. J. Bruer of Long Beach, guest speaker, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, church pastor, and A. J. Schutte, president of the congregation, and musical entertainment were included on the program. Rev. L. Elfert, assistant pastor, served as toastmaster. Included in the musical portion of the program were accordion selections by Allene Schroeder, steel guitar numbers by Juanita Bauman and Alberta Bauman, and a vocal solo by Billy Burdorf, accompanied by Wanda Marschall. Dick Henning received a plaque for winning a recent contest. The group was welcomed by Miss Myrtle Geisler, president of the Junior Walther League. Realty Organization Meets Here Tonight P. L. Murphy, assistant state real estate commissioner, will be the principal speaker at the annual meeting of the 12th district of the California Real Estate association tonight at the Elks clubhouse. Anaheim Realty Board is host to the group. Music during the dinner meeting, which starts at 7 o'clock, will be furinshed by the Anaheim union high school, President Joe Sowder of the Anaheim group said. Store Partners Commit Suicide Herman S. Waldman, 47, and Sam I. Fishtrom, 53, partners in a Los Angeles furniture manufacturing firm, committed suicide in Orange county late last week. Their bodies were found in an automobile in Black Star canyon on the Irvine ranch Saturday morning by Special Deputy Sheriff H. C. Kirkhart, employee of the Irvine company. The men had been dead 14 hours when found, Coroner Earl Abbey said. They had taken rat poison, washed down with whisky, and had run a hose from the exhaust pipe into the automobile. Hands of the men were clasped together when they were discovered. Warrants for the arrest of the partners had been issued on Thursday in Los Angeles, charging them with grand theft of $70,000. The warrants were issued following an audit of the concern's books. Mrs. Ida Freeman is Named Delegate Mrs. Ida Freeman, president of Anaheim Townsend club, Thursday was chosen that group's voting delegate to the Townsend national convention. The conclave will be held at Indianapolis June 22 to 25. Mrs. Freeman will drive to the convention with Mr. and Mrs. Ritter of Buena Park and Mrs. Bula Ferguson of Costa Mesa, delegates from their respective clubs. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1939 Westover Table Choice Fill Vacancy This Point to State Being Named Succeed Ames Indication regards the successor to the late Senator G. Ames points to amendment of Harry Weston state senator from county. The announcement new superior court expected to be made state legislature adjourns was given the contentor Westover will be by a letter from the self and other letters Orange county publish Mae Geeting, former Ana, who has been democratic affairs. Mrs. now in Sacramento. Consulted action with Westover's statement is definitely Westover was in con- with Governor Olson with the attorney gen- with Olson again. Olson have approved if the general ruled Westover kept the appointment. General Warren so ruled. ROBERT LARSEN ELECTED TO HEAD FULLERTON ASSOCIATED STUDENTS Anaheim will hold a decided upper hand in student government at Fullerton junior college next year as the result of campus elections held this week. Heading the student body as president is Robert Larsen, graduate of Anaheim high school in 1937. At Anaheim Larsen served as vice-president of the student body and was active in oratory and baseball. Vice-president of the Associated Students is Robert Faust, also of Anaheim, and Esther DeLeon, another Anaheim student, was elected secretary of the student body. Larsen further distinguished himself when he won second place in the annual Kneeland oratorical contest at Pomona last Sunday evening. He spoke on "My Appeal to the American Family." With second place went a prize of $25. Helen Pifer, another former Anaheim high school student and now a sophomore at Fullerton junior college, will be one of the five speakers at the annual commencement exercises in the auditorium, Tuesday night, June 13. The students will present their views on "Five Easy Lessons in Gaining a Toehold." Foreign Trade’s Importance Told at Meeting Here Fred B. Cruice of Santa Fe Railway Outlines Value of World Commerce "Foreign trade is the interchange of goods and services among people the world over," declared Fred B. Cruice in speaking before a combined meeting of Anaheim Kiwanians and chamber of commerce members at the Elks clubhouse Tuesday noon. The lunch-eon meeting was the city's observance of Foreign Trade Week. With foreign trade man's standard of living is improved, without it, the standard of living declines the speaker said. He cited the importance of cotton and citrus fruit exports to the entire south-western part of the country and predicted an improved foreign market for citrus. When that improved market becomes a reality, Cruice said, the entire citrus industry will be benefitted. It will absorb surplus fruit and maintain a high domestic standard. Memorial Service Plans Announced Three to Attend Boys State Meet Growths of Exports Told Growth in exports and growth in manufacturing are inter-related, Cruice said, and quoted statistics to show the growth of ex- ROBERT LARSEN Memorial Service Plans Announced Anaheim Cemetery is Scene of Program to be Held Tuesday Morning Annual Memorial day services, sponsored each year by the patriotic organizations of Anaheim, will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Anaheim cemetery. The program will be given in two parts; one at the flag pole in the cemetery and the other in front of the mausoleum, and will not last more than an hour. William P. Webb will act as master of ceremonies for the program. The invocation and benediction will be pronounced by Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church. The speaker of the day has not yet been selected. Among the features of the services will be the introduction of Gold Star mothers and veterans who have been decorated. J. H. Heffron will give an explanation of the monument to the absent and unknown dead, after which wreaths will be placed on the monument by representatives of the various patriotic organizations. Mrs. Walter J. Ross will again be the vocal soloist and will sing two numbers. The Gettysburg Address will be delivered by Miss Audrey Baxter. Patriotic organizations taking part in the services are the American Legion post and auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars post and auxiliary, Daughters of American Revolution, Women's Relief Corps, Daughters of Union Veterans, Daughters of Confederate Veterans, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Experiences Told by Army Surgeon Lt. Col. F. C. Venn of Corona Del Mar was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Lions Fullerton junior college, will be one of the five speakers at the annual commencement exercises in the auditorium, Tuesday night, June 13. The students will present their views on "Five Easy Lessons in Gaining a Toehold." Three to Attend Boys State Meet Committee Selects Emmett Barnett, Willard Adams and Herbert Heinze Three Anaheim union high school boys who have been chosen as outstanding members of the junior class in citizenship will attend Boys State, a vacation camp in Sacramento to study the practical operation of government, it was announced today by Fred Fredrickson. Anaheim American Legion Americanism chairman. The boys chosen are Willard Adams, Herbert Heinze and Emmett Barnett. The session, scheduled for the first week in June, is a part of the Legion's Americanism program, and will find more than 600 boys participating in civic experiences at the state capital. The tricounty Legion district of which Anaheim is a part has enrolled 53 youths. This opportunity for Anaheim students to attend Boys State has been made possible through the financial sponsorship of delegates by the Anaheim Elks club, the Rotary club, the Kiwanis club, the Lions club, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion. A committee from the high school including Principal J. A. Clayes, Harold Hollinger, and junior class teachers aided in the final choice of representatives. German Catholics To Convene Here Honoring St. Boniface, patron saint of the German people, more than 1,000 German Catholics will hold a celebration at the Concordia club on June 11, under auspices of the Committee for German Catholic Organization of Southern California. Growths of Exports Told Growth in exports and growth in manufacturing are inter-related, Cruice said, and quoted statistics to show the growth of exporting and manufacturing in southern California in the past 35 years. The growth of the Los Angeles harbor is unprecedented in the history of the world, he said. In 1904 exports from that harbor were valued at $1,920,000. By 1937, the value of exports from Los Angeles harbor mounted to $80,433,000. A similar growth has taken place in the value of manufactured products in the Los Angeles area, he said. Since 1904 the value of manufactured goods has increased from $34,804,000 to $1,377,223,000. Personal incomes have grown as the result of the advance of these two industries, the speakers pointed out. Riley Also Speaks A history of the Anaheim chamber of commerce was given by Supervisor Harry D. Riley, former president. Starting with the days when the chamber was known as the Board of Trade Riley paid tribute to many men who played important parts in its development. The supervisor called to mines the names of Harry Whitaker Leonard Evans, H. N. White, O. H. Steward and George Reid, whom he said had been constant and hard workers for the city and who have since passed away. He also introduced several pass presidents of the chamber, including Roscoe Young, Dr. H. A. Johnston, H. E. W. Barnes, F. A. Yungbluth, Lotus H. Loudon Charles Pearson, Fred Robin August Eltiste, Frank Tausch Victor G. Loly and Harry O. Arthur, Sr., present president. Laudatory comments were made by Riley regarding Malcolm Frazer, first secretary of the chamber John A. Morgan, present secretary and Henry Adams, Fred Back William Grafton, O. H. Renne August Schumacher, William I Webb, Frank Gibbs and Curt Case, all of whom have been civil leaders for many years. Experiences Told by Army Surgeon Lt. Col. F. C. Venn of Corona Del Mar was the guest speaker at the meeting of the Anaheim Lions club last Friday noon. He told of his experiences with the United States army in the Philippines where he was a surgeon with the army air corps. The speaker was introduced by Roy Mendoza. A ladies' night barbecue will be held this evening at the ranch home of August Eltiste. Dr. John Boege is chairman of the arrangements committee. Installation of newly-elected officers, headed by President-elect Carroll Cone, will be held at the regular meeting on June 2, it was announced. Former Fullerton Man on Submarine Robert L. Coffey, 25, former Fullerton resident, was one of the 26 men on the submarine U. S. S. Squalus who died during the disaster Tuesday. He re-enlisted in the navy last November after having previously served six years. School Boys Suffer Playground Mishaps Two grammar school youngsters have been injured in the past week in accidents occurring on the school grounds. Leslie Fearn suffered a badly fractured arm last Thursday, and on Monday Albert Carcusa's arm was lacerated. German Catholics To Convene Here Honoring St. Boniface, patron saint of the German people, more than 1,000 German Catholics will hold a celebration at the Concordia club on June 11, under auspices of the Committee for German Catholic Organization of Southern California. The festival is jointly sponsored by St. Anthony's society, St. Emerich's society and the Kelping society. The program is under the direction of a committee consisting of Chairman John Tipre, assisted by Joseph J. Schumacher, Charles Hahling, John Deuerling and Frank Lohran. Chairmen of the other committees will be J. Howard Ziemann. Frank J. Hindenger and George F. Ravenkamp. Rev. Mathias Lani cf St. Stephen's church is honorary chairman; Rev. William Clark, O. F. M., spiritual director, and Rev. Augustine C. Murray, honorary vice-chairman. Toastmasters Plan Santa Ana Meeting Anaheim Toastmasters club will meet next week with the Smedley chapter in Santa Ana on Wednesday evening. The regular Tuesday meeting here was cancelled because of Memorial day. Warren Schutz was toastmaster at the meeting last Tuesday, introducing as speakers Dr. C. O. Patterson, Russell R. McComb, Walter Taylor and Royal Marten. Arthur G. Porter was general critic. Former Resident of Anaheim Die Funeral services were conducted Saturday in Los Angeles for Charles S. Miles, 83, early day-resident of Anaheim who died at his Los Angeles home a week ago today. Miles, his father and three brothers, came to Anaheim in 1871. They developed the section between Anaheim and Fullerton before moving to Los Angeles. He became widely known as a su divider and was one of the developers of Los Angeles' fury water system. Miles is survived by two sons Charles K. and Frank S. Miles and five grandchildren. Ames Estate Left to Judge's Wido The late Judge Homer G. Amle left an estate valued at more than $20,000 to his widow, Harriet Ames, it was revealed when she will was offered for probate Tuesday. The document asked that Thomas L. McFadden serve counsel to Mrs. Ames in all matters pertaining to the estate. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 31 Sign Trade's Importance Told at Meeting Here A. Cruice of Santa Fe Way Outlines Value World Commerce Sign trade is the interchange and services among peo-world over," declared Fred Be in speaking before a meeting of Anaheim as and chamber of com-members at the Elks club-tuesday noon. The lunching was the city's observ-foreign Trade Week. Foreign trade man's stand-iving is improved, without standard of living declines. Kker said. He cited the place of cotton and citrus exports to the entire south-part of the country and an improved foreign citrus that improved market be-reality, Cruice said, the citrus industry will be d. It will absorb surplus and maintain a high domes-sard. 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She will also be the chamber's representative at similar events during the year. Sponsored in the contest by the S. Q. R. Store, Miss Burkhart was chosen over five other girls. Second place was awarded to Miss Eva Roy, representative of the Clarice shop. Other contestants were Diana Hoffman, Masterson's; Olga Witt, Mode O'Day; Poleta Phillips, Lauretta's, and Ann Rutledge, Blue Bird Drapery shop. Judges were L. H. Hoskins, Joe Sowder, Everett M. Cone, Carroll D. Cone, Leo J. Friis, Bob Guild, O. E. Hanson and H. E. W. Barnes. Los Angeles St. Project Planned State Highway Through City Will be Resurfaced; Start Next Year Resurfacing of Los Angeles street from Sycamore street to Vermont street is the next major Judge Ames Paid Tribute by City Council Tuesday Resolution of Condolence is Adopted and Spread on Minutes of Board Official Anaheim expressed its sorrow over the recent death of Superior Judge Homer G. Ames through a resolution of condolence which the city council passed Tuesday evening. The resolution, to be spread upon the minutes of the council and also to be presented to Mrs. Ames, reads: "WHEREAS, the Giver of Life, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove from our presence, our cherished friend and distinguished citizen, Homer G. Ames, and WHEREAS, the sudden passing of Judge Ames has created a void which can never be filled, and WHEREAS, Judge Ames resided in Anaheim for many years during which time the sterling qualities of his character became well known throughout the community, and WHEREAS, from March 9, 1911, to June 8, 1922, he ably served the City of Anaheim as City Attorney, and WHEREAS, his profound knowledge of the law, his well balanced judicial temperment, his Los Angeles St. Project Planned State Highway Through City Will be Resurfaced; Start Next Year Resurfacing of Los Angeles street from Sycamore street to Vermont street is the next major thoroughfare project to be undertaken by the city of Anaheim. Final approval of the project as outlined by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood was given by the city council Tuesday evening. More than $15,000 will be expended by the city in resurfacing the major state highway passing through Anaheim. Already on hand from a previous budget is $4,223.84, to which a total of $11,117.06 will be added from the city's allotment of the state gasoline tax funds. Will Walt Year Definite plans have not yet been worked out for the project. Hapgood said. It was decided, however, not to begin the work until late next spring, thus permitting the money to be received from the state to accumulate. Plans were also made for improving East Santa Ana street with other funds to be obtained from the state. The state allots one-quarter cent from the gasoline tax revenue for work on state highways through various cities and an additional one-quarter cent for other work on streets of major importance within the city. Each project must be approved by state officials. Culverts Planned Available for the Santa Ana street improvement project is a total of $8680. Hapgood said. There is in addition another $1500 which will be used for placing of new culverts on Palm street. Completion of the Santa Ana street project will provide a wide, improved truck route through Anaheim only a short distance from the business district. Speaker Explains Auction Markets About 40 percent of the state citrus and table grape crops are sold at the auction markets. Henry which can never be filled, and "WHEREAS, Judge Ames resided in Anaheim for many years during which time the sterling qualities of his character became well known throughout the community, and "WHEREAS, from March 9, 1911, to June 8, 1922, he ably served the City of Anaheim as City Attorney, and "WHEREAS, his profound knowledge of the law, his well balanced judicial temperament, his keen sense of fairness, and his great generosity of heart, constituted him one of California's greatest jurists, whose service could illly be spared; "NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim that it mourns the untimely passing of Judge Homer G. Ames, and in the name of, and on behalf of, the people of said City it extends to his beloved wife, Harriet D. Ames, its deepest sympathy, in her great bereavement, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of said City Council and that a copy thereof, be forwarded to Mrs. Ames." Contracts for furnishing printing of legal advertising are awarded by the council to the Anaheim Bulletin, the Orange County News and the Anaheim Gazette. The Bulletin will publish notices required to be published in a daily newspaper, and the other papers will publish notices not required to be published in a daily newspaper. The contract for electric lamps were awarded the Holland Electric company of Anaheim. The council ratified the appointment by Police Chief James S. Bouldin of Earl T. Nickles as deputy city patrolman. Nickles will serve during the summer months while regular patrolmen are on vacation. Ordinance No. 626, unifying old ordinances pertaining to the public service department, was passed by the council. Maintenance costs for section one of the joint outfall sewer during April amounted to $99.76. Reconstruction costs during the same period were $646.73, making a total for Anaheim of $746.49. The council approved participation in the annual Institute of Government to be conducted by the University of Southern California. Several city officials and employees will attend classes. Speaker Explains Auction Markets About 40 percent of the state citrus and table grape crops are sold at the auction markets, Henry W. Green told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon. Green is a special representative of the American Fruit and Produce Auction Association, Inc. The speaker illustrated his talk on the functions and operations of a fruit and produce auction market. Production of fruit in various sections of the country was shown in motion pictures as were the activities of the markets. Citrus accounts for only a small part of the total business handled by the auction markets, Green said. The speaker answered several questions from the floor. Dr. H. H. Neville was program chairman of the day. Three Permits for Buildings Granted Permits was granted this week to Ralph Cox for construction of a double garage with upstairs living quarters at 1213 W. Center street. The structure will cost $1800. Two other permits were issued this week: Mrs. Alma Lawhorn will do termite and repair work costing $293 at 742 N. Clementine street, and S. G. Smith will build a $350 garage at 713 S. Los Angeles street. Glasses are Found by Dorothy Burgess Dorothy Burgess, 120 S. Claudina street, turned over to Anaheim police a pair of glasses and case she found in front of Stroup-Barnes Furniture store early this week. The spectacles are of the horned-rimmed type and are light in color. They are now at the police station awaiting their owner.