anaheim-gazette 1939-06-01

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street LXIX GIVEN THIRD TERM Seniors Prepare for Final Events of School Year Baccalaureate Service Will Be Held on June 11 with Graduation June 13 Two hundred forty-three Anaheim union high school seniors are today preparing for baccalaureate and commencement exercises to take place on June 11 and June 13, respectively. Plans for the two events have just been completed by high school authorities. Student speakers on the commencement program this year will be Jean Paule and Mildred Geisler. Miss Paule, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Paule, 405 N. Pine street, will deliver the valedictory and Miss Geisler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Geisler, Rt. 4, box 46, will be the salutatorian. Morgan to Speak Geoffrey F. Morgan, noted educator and lecturer and former state assemblyman, will be the graduation speaker. Morgan also delivered the commencement address at Anaheim union high school two years ago. He has chosen for his subject, "Education for Democracy." Four New Homes Authorized by City Last Month Permits for four new dwelling aided in bringing the total of building permit valuations in Anaheim during May to a total of $21,298, according to figures released today by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. The new homes are valued at $14,400. Amos D. Robinson took the last permit yesterday for a $3000 dwelling and garage at 828 S. Claudina street. Valuation of building permits issued during May, 1938, was $17,179. Nyboe reported. Nineteen permits were issued as compared to 15 last month. For the first five months of the year, 75 permits have been issued with a total valuation of $126,731.50. This total is far below last year's figure of $287,851.50 for 73 permits. Realty Problems Aired by Meeting Government Interference in Held Responsible for Lack of Business The real estate business in southern California is being hanged. School Trustees Will be Selected High School Auditorium and George Washington are City Polling Places With no contest to take place in the election for members of the Anaheim union high school board of trustees, principal interest in the election will be centered in the elementary district contest. Three candidates are seeking election to one position. Trustees Charles A. Pearson and A. C. Riutcel are unopposed for re-election to the high school board. In the elementary race are Earl E. Smith, incumbent, Dr. E. H. Kersten and Louis Hennig. Smith is manager of the Anaheim Building and Loan association and has served on the school board for some time. Mr. Kersten is a prominent physician and surgeon and Hennig is a well-known business man. Polling Places Listed Voters in the high school election will cast their ballots in the foyer of the auditorium, while the elementary district polling place will be George Washington school on East Chartres street. In only two of the six elementary school districts comprising the Anaheim union high school districts are there contestants in the election. In Centralia district, C. H. Shear, incumbent, is being opposed by Ralph E. Huff, D. T. Mackay, incumbent, is seeking re-election over the candidacy of W. R. Hemingsen in the Cypress district. Candidates Unopposed Unopposed candidates in other districts are Laura K. Dominguez, incumbent, Katella; Thomas P. Doerr, Loara; Frank J. Schrott, Magnolia; and Anthony F. Parra, incumbent, Savanna. In the Buena Park elementary school district Charles M. Hillman, incumbent, is opposed, while Joachim Queyrel is the only candidate seeking election to the Orangethorpe school district board of trustees. Students Present Annual Field Day Students of all Anaheim ele- and Miss Geisler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Geisler, Rt. 4, box 46, will be the salutatorian. Morgan to Speak Geoffrey F. Morgan, noted educator and lecturer and former state assemblyman, will be the graduation speaker. Morgan also delivered the commencement address at Anaheim union high school two years ago. He has chosen for his subject, "Education for Democracy." The baccalaureate service will be held in the high school auditorium at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday, June 11. Rev. Birney S. Hudson, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, will be the speaker of the evening. Special Music The invocation will be asked by Rev. H. G. Dymmel, and the scripture lesson will be read by Rev. H. Kells Swenerton. Special music will be offered by the high school orchestra and the Mczart girls double quartet and mixed chorus. The benefit will be pronounced by Rev. U. S. Schauer. After a lapse of two years, the commencement exercises will again return to the Greek theater in Anaheim city park. The program will start at 5 o'clock, Tuesday, June 11, with the high school band playing the processional, which will be followed by the singing of "Gold Bless America" and the school song by the graduating class. Violin Trio The Rev. D. Howard Dow will ask the invocation, Mildred Geiser will follow with the Salutatory, after which a violin trio comprising Marguerite Grimm, Eunice Holland and Clarissa Norland. Jean Paule's valedictory address will be followed by a choral number by the senior class. The class memorial will then be presented by William Burden, president of the graduating class, and accepted by Willard Adams; student body president for next year. At the conclusion of Morgan's address, Superintendent J. A. Clayes will present the class for the awarding of diplomas. The program will conclude with the recessional. Realty Problems Aired by Meeting Government Interference in Held Responsible for Lack of Business The real estate business in southern California is being handled uncapped by too much governmental interference, declared T.C.Murphy, assistant commissioner of the California real estate commission, in addressing members of the 12th district of the California Real Estate association Thursday evening at the Elks clubhouse. But, the speaker said, realtors are also lax in taking advantage of the business which is available "A new program must be outlined and probably will be formulated during the national convention or realtors," Murphy said. Benefits Limited The assistant commissioner spoke of a government building program without further identifying it. He said that this program is designed to aid persons with an income of $150 a month to build a purchase homes on a small down payment and monthly payment basis. This, he said, is making increasingly harder for realtors to handle older homes which forlorn the vast bulk of the real estate business. "Relief to that type of home necessary," Murphy declare "Many of these dwellings are better constructed than the newer lower-priced homes, but it is virtually impossible to sell them." Subdivisions Needed The speaker also contended that opening of new subdivisions is not keeping pace with demands." New subdivisions, offering lots at reasonable price, are not being opened fast enough to take care of the natural population growth." He said, "Subdivisions in the last 2 years were designed for people with considerable money. The looms were priced high and were sold in many instances to persons who could not afford them." "Realtors have a powerful influence in California and real estate is one of the biggest and best businesses in the state," Murphy said in closing. The speaker was introduced by Roy Peacock of Laguna Beach vice president for the 12th district Candidates Unopposed Unopposed candidates in other districts are Laura K. Dominguez, incumbent; Katella; Thomas P. Doerr, Loara; Frank J. Schrott, Magnolia; and Anthony F. Parra, incumbent, Savanna. In the Buena Park elementary school district Charles M. Hillman, incumbent, is opposed, while Joachim Queyrel is the only candidate seeking election to the Orangethorpe school district board of trustees. Emile Boisseranc is unopposed for election to the Placentia unified school district board. Escapes Injury in Plane Crash A narrow escape from serious injury or death was experienced Sunday by Armond L. Monteverde, 405 N. Janss street, while flying in an airplane piloted by Henry L. Bessellevre of the naval training station, San Deigo. En route north from San Diego, the plane developed engine trouble and was forced to earth at Sunshine Acres, near Whittier. In landing, the airplane crashed against a fence post. Neither occupant of the airplane was injured. Anaheim Man Fined $50 in Drunk Case J. J. McDonnell, 332 W. Center street, paid a $50 fine for drunkenness in Anaheim city court Friday morning. He was arrested Thursday evening after the automobile he was driving was involved in a collision with another driven by George Lowry of Buena Park at the intersection of Los Angeles and Santa Ana streets. Students Present Annual Field Day Students of all Anaheim elementary schools gathered at the city park Friday afternoon for their annual field day. The year's training, in physical education work was demonstrated in various ways. Miss Ada Louise Wilcox was in charge of the event. Bob Phillips and Betty Sims presided as king and queen of the field day. On the rostrum with them was Ruth Taylor, mayor of John C. Fremont school. Folk dances, traditional games, rhythmic marching and music by the new Fremont school band were presented during the afternoon. Elaine Schumacher Given Scholarship Elaine Schumacher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schumacher of Anaheim and an eighth grade student at St. Boniface school, has been awarded a four-year scholarship to Marywood Central Catholic high school for girls. She scored highest in the annual scholarship examinations conducted by the high school. Marie Warlaumont of Buena Park, also a pupil at St. Boniface, was awarded a one-year scholarship to Marywood. Other Anaheim girls receiving one-year scholarships are Joan Truxaw and Anita Salates. Speeding Sentence Ordered by Judge Pleading guilty to charges of speeding and driving without a operator's license, Pete Mosquic of Long Beach was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail on each count by Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel yesterday. A this complaint, charging vagrancy was dismissed. Mosquida was arrested Sunday by sheriff's officers. He was charged with driving 60 miles an hour in a 45-mile zone. Six New Residents Listed by Chamber Six families are on the list of newcomers to Anaheim last week as prepared by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. They are G. E. Crow, 1117 Diamond; Sarah Cooper, 810 E. Santa Anna Mark F. Meir, 558 S. Los Angeles Gardner Wheeler, 324 E. Wilhelmina; Ed Swank, 816 N. Topel and Paul Bakenhus, 730 N. Clermont. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1939 Four New Homes authorized by by Last Month is for four new dwellings bringing the total of permit valuations in Anacuring May to a total of according to figures reday by Building Inspector oe. The new homes are at $14,400. Amos D. Robook the last permit yesor a $3000 dwelling and at 828 S. Claudina street. ation of building permits during May, 1938, was $17, boe reported. Nineteen were issued as compared last month. The first five months of the permits have been issued total valuation of $126. This total is far below 's figure of $287,851.50 for its. City Problems red by Meeting ment Interference is old Responsible for Lack of Business real estate business in California is being hea Memorial Service Speaker Tells of Threat of "Reds" Earl E. Smith Urges Support of "Greatest Government in the World" "We have the greatest government in the world. Let us not quibble about small matters, but get behind our government and support it." These words formed the keynote of the short address: given by Earl E. Smith, first adjutant of Anaheim Post No. 72, American Legion, during Memorial day services at Anaheim cemetery Tuesday morning. "Guard well our institutions," Smith urged, "and let us not fail those who gave their lives for those institutions." The speaker warned of the many "red" organizations which are now active in the United States. Freedom Important Memorial day is a good time to take stock of the privileges and liberties enjoyed by citizens of the United States, Smith said. "Too many of us take our privileges lightly and too many of us are ready to accept a promise of security in place of freedom." The assemblage formed at the ANAHEIM DELEGATE S TO B New Arbitration Board Advances Committee Formulates Plan for Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Prospects that an arbitration board will be established in Anaheim were bright today following a discussion of the project by di- Price is Seated by Business M City Problems Bred by Meeting Ment Interference is Hard Responsible for Lack of Business real estate business in California is being handled by too much government interference, declared T.J. assistant commissioner California real estate commission addressing members of the district of the California state association Thursday at the Elks clubhouse. The speaker said, realtors lax in taking advantage business which is available. Program must be outlined, probably will be formulated the national convention of "Murphy said. Benefits Limited assistant commissioner of a government building without further identify-He said that this program need to aid persons with an amount of $150 a month to build or homes on a small down and monthly payment. This, he said, is making it slightly harder for realtors to holder homes which forth at bulk of the real estate of that type of home is easy," Murphy declared. Of these dwellings are bet-structured than the new, priced homes, but it is virtuosic possible to sell them." Subdivisions Needed Speaker also contended that of new subdivisions is not pace with demands. "New unions, offering lots at a stable price, are not being fast enough to take care of rural population growth," he Subdivisions in the last 20 were designed for people insiderable money. The lots priced high and were sold by instances to persons who do not afford them." Voters have a powerful influence in California and real estates one of the biggest and best ones in the state," Murphy closing. Speaker was introduced by Beacock of Laguna Beach, resident for the 12th district. Freedom Important Memorial day is a good time to take stock of the privileges and liberties enjoyed by citizens of the United States, Smith said. "Too many of us take our privileges lightly and too many of us are ready to accept a promise of security in place of freedom." The assemblage formed at the flag pole for the raising of the colors, after which Cliff Dunham gave the explanation of the monument to the absent and unknown dead. Following Dunram's remarks the monument was decorated with wreaths by the various patriotic organizations. That part of the program was concluded when a squad from Co.K, 185th Inf., fired a salute and "Taps" was sounded. Webb Presides Rev. Father James Nevin opened the services at the mausoleum with the invocation, after which William P. Webb, master-of ceremonies, called heads of patriotic organizations to the platform. Mrs. Walter Ross sang two songs, "God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand," and "God Bless America." Between the solos by Mrs. Ross, Audrey Baxter read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. R. Kells Swenerton. Scott Speaks to Holy Name Union Joseph Scott, eminent Catholic layman of Los Angeles, was the principal speaker at the meeting of the executive committee of the Holy Name union, held Sunday afternoon at St. Catherine's hall. Scott's address was on the inauguration of perpetual adoration to the blessed sacrament to the world at large for peace. The meeting was presided over by George Ravenkamp, vice president of the union for Orange county, and the address of welcome was given by Rev. Father James Nevin. Other officers present were Rev. Father Concannon, who is taking the place of Right Rev. Msgr. Michael O'Gorman who is now in Rome; Thomas H. Hearn, archdiocesan president; Leo I. Farey, secretary; Ogden Markel, county chairman; William Adams who were chosen for Anaheim union high school to tend Boys State at Sacramento this month to study practical operations of state government at the state capitol. Price is Seated by Business M New Board of Directors Seven Men Chosen at Meeting Today John W. Price was installed president of the Anaheim M chants association and the organization's first board of directors was chosen this morning at Marigold cafe. O.E.Hanson took office as vice president of association. Price succeeds Everett M.C president for the past year. A board of directors of seven men was chosen from a list of nominees. Candidates were selected b y committee comprised Cone, Price, L.C.Herron,Ham Herb Eldred,Ted Masterson,H.E.W.Barnes,chairman. This list of nominees were H.C.Arthur,sr.,H.E.Barnes,Neils Boege,Herb Eldred,L.Eystein, Wayne Griggs,Dr.M Henderson,L.C.Herron,J Kaulbaurs,Thomas H.Ku Ted Masterson,August Smaher,Joe Sowder,W.T.Wa and Dr.Llewelyn E Wilson. Eliminate Expense It is felt by Friis' committee that a local machinery to permit a person to make assignments for benefit of creditors would eliminate considerable expense to the debtor and result in increased payments to creditors. The assignee in such cases would be paid for his services. Reorganization of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county is being advocated. It was reported by Floyd McCracken,Anaheim chamber's representative on the larger group's executive board. Actually, he said, the plan now under way would abolish the present organization and establish a new body. Membership in the new organization would be individually rather than by various chambers of commerce, McCracken said. Measure Opposed The plan will be officially presented to the various members. Anaheim's School Subdivisions in the last 20 were designed for people considerable money. The lots priced high and were sold by instances to persons who did not afford them." Voters have a powerful influence in California and real estate of the biggest and best ones in the state," Murphy closing. Speaker was introduced by Macock of Laguna Beach, president for the 12th district. It also introduced other discisers- and state directors. Powder, president of the Realty board, was chair of the evening. Ending Sentence Ordered by Judge Giving guilty to charges of drug and driving without an owner's license, Pete Mosquida Beach was sentenced to five in the county jail on each by Justice of the Peace Kuchel yesterday. A third sent, charging vagrancy, omitted. Guida was arrested Sunday Griff's officers. He was with driving 60 miles an hour in a 45-mile zone. New Residents Posted by Chamber Families are on the list of members to Anaheim last week prepared by the Anaheim Mer of Commerce. They are Crow, 1117 Diamond; Samper, 610 E. Santa Ana; Meir, 558 S. Los Angeles; Wheeler, 324 E. Wilhel-Ed Swank, 816 N. Topeka, Paul Bakenhus, 730 N. Clem- The meeting was presided over by George Ravenkamp, vice president of the union for Orange county, and the address of welcome was given by Rev. Father James Nevin. Other officers present were Rev. Father Concannon, who is taking the place of Right Rev. Msgr. Michael O'Gorman who is now in Rome; Thomas H. Hearn, archdiocesan president; Leo I. Farey, secretary; Ogden Markel, county chairman; William Lake, district chairman, and Joseph Williams, who whs charge of Mexican groups. Lieut. Jack Kennedy, U. S. N. retired, presented an important report on junior activities Kenndy is archdiocesan chairman of all Junior Holy Name activities, for boys and young men of the 200 parishes in the archdiocese. Pioneer Roundup is Held at Park The second annual Pioneer clubs roundup was conducted at Orange county park last Friday afternoon and Saturday. The event was under the direction of Wilbert H. Bonney, Pioneer commissioner, and J. B. Wilbur, Anaheim YMCA secretary. Pioneer clubs from Anaheim, Garden Grove, Laguna Beach, San Clemente and Artesia were represented by nearly 100 youngsters. Camp was pitched at 5 o'clock Friday afternoon, followed by group games. A barbecue supper was served at 6 o'clock. A campfire was held during the evening, closing with devotionals at 9 o'clock, led by Rev. Stanley Frederick George. Saturday the boys prepared their own breakfast and participated in various activities until noon, when camp was broken. Measure Opposed The plan will be officially presented to the various members chambers in the near future for approval. If adopted, a new name will also be chosen for the organization, it was indicated. The chamber directors went on record as opposing a measure pending before the state legislature which would prohibit public utilities from contributing to any chamber of commerce and classifying such contribution as an operating expense. The Anaheim chamber's opinion will be sent to Assemblymen Thomas H. Kuchel and Clyde Watson. An invitation from the Tournament of Roses association to enter a float in next year's parade was referred to the budget committee. Postal Business Decline Reported Postal receipts for the first five months of this year are $648.85 behind those for the same period of time in 1938, it was disclosed today by Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins. A loss of $580.64 was sustained during May, as compared with May of last year, he said. Total receipts to June 1 are $22,306.30, as compared with $22,-955.15 for the first five months of last year. Receipts during the past month were $4680.64, while those of the same month in 1938 were $5260.98, Anaheim's School Costs Disclosed Anaheim elementary school trust is reasonably close to median for districts of its six costs per pupil in average attendance during the school year 1937-38. This information is contained in a survey disclosed week by the California Taxpayer Association. Current expense alone was $87.96 a pupil. Expenditure 1,383 pupils in average daily tendance during the school year averaged 63.36 for teacher salaries $1.23 for pupil transportation $23.37 for other current expenses bringing the total to $87.96 addition, the district spent average of $77.50 per pupil capital outlay. Other expenditures were $5.97 for bond interest $7.23 for bond redemption association found. Expenditures per pupil in age daily attendance for the districts in the same size (using the median or midpoint the average) were $53.56 teacher salaries in 1937-38, for pupil transportation $21.50 for general expense, for bond interest, and $7.50 bond redemption payments association said. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 69th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 NUMBER 32 EGATE S TO BOYS STATE Funeral Services for Crash Victim Conducted Today Mrs. Alice Nickles Succumbs Sunday Evening; Lived Here 26 Years Funeral services were conducted this morning from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel for Mrs. Alice Nickles, 44, of 118 W. Sycamare street, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident Sunday morning. Rev. R. Kella Swenerton, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, officiated and burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Two Cars Collide The accident in which Mrs. Nickles was fatally injured occurred at 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning at the intersection of Magnolia and Broadway streets. She died Sunday night at the Anaheim sanitarium. Investigating officers said that George Nickles and Reynolds Green, 27, of Upland were drivers of the two automobiles which collided. Green was not seriously hurt. Booster Body to Choose Nominees Primary Ballots for Board Members Mailed Today; 12 to be Chosen Primary ballots for nomination of directors of the Anakeim Chamber of Commerce were placed in the mail today by Secretary John A. Morgan Twelve monies In addition to the son, George, Mrs. Nickles is survived by three other children, Gerald, Barbara Jean; four brothers and three sisters. One of the sisters, Mrs. F. E. Booster Body to Choose Nominees Primary Ballots for Board Members Mailed Today; 12 to be Chosen Primary ballots for nomination of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce were placed in the mail today by Secretary John A. Morgan. Twelve members of the organization will be nominated to fill seven vacancies on the board. All primary ballots must be returned by June 13. On June 20 final ballots will be distributed and the election will be completed on June 27. Only members whose membership fees are paid up are eligible to vote. Secretary Morgan pointed out. Seven Retire The seven retiring members of the board of directors are President Harry C. Arthur, Sr., Carroll D. Cone, L.C. Herron, Victor G. Loly, Charles A. Pearson, F. A. Youngbluth and Joe Sowder. Sowder is filling the unexpired term of Charles H. Atwell, who recently resigned. The term originally would have run until next year, but must be filled this spring under the chamber of commerce constitution. Members of the board whose term do not expire until next year are Leo J. Friis, O.E.Hanson, Louis H. Heskins, Theodore B. Kuchel and G.Ted Masterson. Eligible for Re-Election Retiring directors are eligible for re-election, Morgan said. Each voter is to mark his ballot for seven persons, the names to be selected from a list of paid-up members which was enclosed with the ballot. The names of the 12 persons receiving the most votes will be placed upon the final ballot. The six receiving the highest total of votes will fill the two-year terms, with the seven to be selected for one year. Tellers for the election will be Kuchel, chairman, Jack Corn, Friis, Lars Lund and Fred Robins. Americanism is Rotary’s Topic An organized movement of plain, patriotic Americanism is the only means to offset foreign propaganda. George Smith declared Americanism is Rotary’s Topic An organized movement of plain, patriotic Americanism is the only means to offset foreign propaganda. George Smith declared while speaking to Anaheim Rotarians Monday noon. Smith is head of the industrial relations department of the Los Angeles Merchants and Manufacturers association. The speaker said that a four-point program, formulated in Moscow, has been adopted under the "New Deal." It includes "giantic public works and highways construction programs, with union wages on all projects;" "recognition of Soviet Russia by the U. S.;" "Elimination of all company unions and of crafts unions," and "extension of trade credits by the U. S. to Russia." The fourth point has not been fully achieved, he said. Woman is Injured in Accident Sunday Injured in an automobile accident at the intersection of Adele and Philadelphia streets at noon Sunday, Mrs. G. C. Darnell, 50, of Rt. 1, Box 89, Fullerton, was taken to the Fullerton general hospital for treatment. Cars involved in the accident were driven by G. C. Darnell; 51, and John G. Bruntz, 38, of 421 N. Philadelphia street, Anaheim, according to investigating officers. Darnell was uninjured, but Bruntz suffered slight hurts. Vard Hannum Helps to Plan Institute Vard W. Hannum, superintendent of the city's light and water department, is one of the committee planning the session program of the 11th annual Institute of Government to be held on the University of Southern California campus June 12 to June 16. With 34 separate programs, the five days of sessions will include subjects of aviation, public health, traffic, engineering problems, taxation, community welfare and inservice training.