anaheim-gazette 1939-06-15

THE GAZETTE IS EQUIPPED AND MANNED TO PRODUCE Fine Job Printing 259 East Center Street LXIX Reviews Cadets Col. E. A. Stockton Cadets Ready for Final Drill Sunday Rev. Father Edward Whalen to Deliver Address at Closing Program Cadets of St. Catherine's mili- New Industry is Sought for City by Booster Body Name Committee to Contact Pacific Can Company at Early Date A concerted effort to bring to Anaheim the Pacific Can company is to be made by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce through a committee of five men chosen yesterday by President Harry C. Arthur, sr., during the monthly luncheon meeting of the organization. Appointed to the committee are F. A. Yungbluth, chairman, Charles A. Pearson, L. H. Loudon, O. H. Renner and John A. Morgan. The group was instructed to contact representatives of the can company in Los Angeles and complete, if possible, negotiations which will bring the concern to Anaheim. Expressed Interest Pacific Can company expressed interest in coming to this city some time ago. A delegation from the chamber of commerce was informed Tuesday by officials of Cal-Juices, Inc., that that company would cooperate in bringing the can company to Anaheim. Diplomas Awarded at Impressive The democratic form of government, but it is the best type of Geoffrey F. Morgan of Santa Lecturer, in delivering the address school's 39th annual commencement noon in the Anaheim city park. Anaheim high school graduation and directed his remarks to audience. Morgan's address was the feature of impressive ceremonies which included the valedictory by Jean Paule, the salutatory by Milfred Geisler, presentation of the class gift by Bill Burden and its acceptance by Willard Adams, a violin trio selection by Marguerite Grimm, Eunice Holland and Clarissa Norland, a selection by the Senior mixed chorus and presentation of diplomas. Governments Compared Morgan compared the democratic form of government to the "ism" governments by pointing out that administration changes in the former are accomplished peacefully, sanely and methodically, while in the latter type no administration changes are made except by overthrow of the ex- Cadets Ready for Final Drill Sunday Rev. Father Edward Whalen to Deliver Address at Closing Program Cadets of St. Catherine's military school will receive awards, promotions and other honors during the 16th annual June Drill to be conducted on the parade grounds of the school next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Colonel Edward A. Stockton, jr., harbor defense commander of Los Angeles, will be reviewing officer and Rev. Father Edward J. Whalen, S. J., president of Loyola high school of Los Angeles, will deliver the principal address. Leo J. Sheridan, member of the Anaheim city council, will deliver the address of welcome. Military Mass The day's program will open with a military mass in the school chapel, following which Rev.rainer Christopter Berry, school chaplain, will present eighth grade diplomas. Colonel Steckton and staff will inspect the school's quarters at 3 o'clock, with a short band concert to follow at 3:15. Immediately (Continued on page 8) Mishap Victim's Funeral Planned Funeral services for Robert Harris, 30, will be conducted tomorrow from Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with burial in Loma Vista cemetery. Harris died in Long Beach Monday from injuries suffered in an oilfield accident in Signal Hill. He had resided in Anaheim three years and leaves his widow, Roxie; a step-son, Robert Mearns; his mother, Mrs. Mary Brown of Riverside; grandmother, Mrs. Eva J. French of Whittier; a brother, Clyde Harris of Anaheim, and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Thiessen of Long Beach. Fullerton Man is Sentenced to Jail Expressed Interest Pacific Can company expressed interest in coming to this city some time ago. A delegation from the chamber of commerce was informed Tuesday by officials of Cal-Juices, Inc., that that company would cooperate in bringing the can company to Anaheim. Some discussion was held during yesterday's meeting regarding the plan of Santa Ana merchants to conduct a midsummer sales season during the months of July, August and September. The chamber went on record as endorsing the plan and pledging its support. Part of the entire program is to eventually bring about later opening and closing dates for schools of the county. It was reported that Los Angeles county is planning a similar program. Objectives Listed Secretary John Morgan outlined accomplishments of the booster body during the past year. He said that some of the objectives for next year are new industries, new residents, increased tourist traffic and better and faster transportation to Los Angeles. A drive for new members was opened during the meeting, with nearly 100 prospect cards distributed among the members. The prospects have already received a letter from Morgan. President Arthur expressed his appreciation of the work done by the members and secretary of the organization. Yesterday's meeting was the last of the monthly luncheons before the expiration of his term at the end of this month. Degrees Given to 8 Anaheim People Degrees were awarded last Saturday by the University of Southern California to eight residents of Anaheim. Commencement exercises were held in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Graduates, with the degrees received, were Ruth Irma Wheaton, 220 E. South street, bachelor of science in business administration; Ethel Miller Evans, R. D. 1, box 243-A, and Nellie Gertrude Housley, 422-N. Olive street, bachelor of science in education; Joseph Grimm, Eunice Holland and Clarissa Norland, a selection by the Senior mixed chorus and presentation of diplomas. Governments Compared Morgan compared the democratic form of government to the "ism" governments by pointing out that administration changes in the former are accomplished peacefully, sanely and methodically, while in the latter type no administration changes are made except by overthrow of the existing dictator. He pointed out that at the close of the Civil war in the United States there were no assassination of Confederate leaders and only one leader was jailed. Such is not the case in Spain today, he said. Uses Hard Way "Democracy is doing things the hard way," Morgan said. "It is easier to dictate what people shall do than to go through the process of democracy, but it is not nearly as effective." Democracy would have worked better if public schools had given more attention to the training and education of democracy, the speaker declared. Many people bemoan the changes in educational methods, he said, but that change has tended to increase teaching of democracy. Teach Participation In former years the school was a despotism and the teacher was a dictator, Morgan said. Now there is an increased training in participation and participation is the best and, in many cases, the only way to learn. Modern schools give students practice in exercise of democracy. "The burden of the schools is to train its young people to take part in government," Morgan concluded. Plaque is Presented The class gift was a bronze plaque presented to J. A. Clayes, principal and district superintendent, in honor of his 25 years of service to the school. After Principal Clayes had presented the class, diplomas were awarded to the students by Charles A. Pearson and Robert C. Cawhon, members of the board of trushes. Prior to the ceremonies, the Anaheim union high school band played three selections and followed with the processional. The program was concluded with the recessional by the band. Anaheim Pioneers Fullerton Man is Sentenced to Jail Robert Murphy, 150, 142 S. Spadra road, Fullerton; today is in Orange county jail serving a 30-day sentence for depruding an innkeeper. Murphy was sentenced Monday by City Judge Frank Tausch after he had pleaded guilty to a complaint brought by Hulda Miller. MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION VIEWS GREYHOUND LINES TRAVEL FILM Approval of the Merchants association membership was given this morning to the plan of the directors to create a secret committee to pass upon outside requests for advertisements and similar projects. G. Ted Masterson was appointed by President J. W. Price to head a committee to formulate the plan. Rev. Father James Nevin suggested that the Orange county Boy Scout court of honor, to be held in Anaheim this year, be made a part of the annual Halloween celebration. He also suggested the parade be re-routed to end in the city park and that a contest among high school bands of the county be held at the close of the parade. Each of the suggestions will be presented to the proper committee for consideration. A campaign to bring dairies now located in Los Angeles county into Orange county was advocated by Ray Smith, dairy inspector. He pointed out the dairy industry is the second largest in Orange county and that it could be profitably increased. Smith was authorized by the association to represent it at the annual Dairymen's picnic at Montebello next Saturday and invite the organization to come to Anaheim next year. He was also named by Price to head a committee to work on his own suggestion. Entertainment feature of the meeting was a motion picture presented by C. C. Jensen; district passenger agent of the Pacific Greyhound lines. Jensen was obtained by Charles G. W. Queale, Anaheim Greyhound agent. Anaheim Pioneers Ready for Event Old-time residents and descendants of pioneer Anaheim families will gather at Anaheim city park a week from Saturday for the Anaheim Pioneer picnic. The event is sponsored by the Mother Colony chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A short, impromptu program will be conducted following the picnic luncheon at noon. L. A. Lewis, prominent Los Angeles attorney and native son of Anaheim, will preside as master of ceremonies. The annual event has grown consistently in recent years, and about 150 persons are expected on June 24, those in charge of the picnic say. Rev. Dow to Mark New Year's Start The Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, will celebrate his ninth anniversary in Anaheim next Sunday. Services will be held at 8:30 and 10 o'clock Sunday morning, the Rev. Dow said. The Rev. Dow has served his congregation longer than any other clergyman in Anaheim, excepting Rev. H. G. Schmelzer. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1939 Thomas Awarded Seniors Impressive Ceremonies Democratic form of government is not a perfect system; it is the best type of government known, declared F. Morgan of Santa Monica, noted educator and in delivering the address at Anaheim union high 90th annual commencement exercises Tuesday after the Anaheim city park. Morgan was speaking at an high school graduation program for the fourth time cited his remarks to 243 graduates and a capacity address was the fea-impressive ceremonies added the valedictory by the salutatory by Miller, presentation of the by Bill Burden and its by Willard Adams, a selection by Marguerite, Eunice Holland and Orland, a selection by mixed chorus and presdiplomas. Compareds compared the democra-tion of government to the governments by pointing administration changes in order are accomplished sanely and methodi-cin the latter type no ion changes are made overthrow of the ex- MOD Opens Drive to Increase Use of Citrus Fruits Larger Consumption Sought in California of Main Product of State The objective of the Mutual Orange Distributors, according to Charles W. Horn, advertising manager, is to create new interest in and more users of California citrus fruits and citrus products, and to publicize to California the fact that California citrus still is the best agriculture industry and is the reason for being of half the towns in southern and central California. "California is the first big customer for California citrus," Horn said. "Here our rate of consumption of citrus products is greatest, yet it still can be increased. We want to put this message over through every available outlet." Lifeblood of Business "And California citrus is the lifeblood of the business of a great part of the state. We wish to keep that fact always before everybody." Finally, California citrus fruits are different. There is no winter fruit like the navel; there Store Proprietor is Robbed Sunday Armed Bandit Obtains About $300 from A. D. Zinda; Leaves Checks Police have unearthed no clues as to the identity of the bandit who Sunday evening held up and robbed Alexander D. Zinda, proprietor of the Stop n Shop market of approximately $300 in cash. The robbery took place in the rear of the store shortly after 7 o'clock Sunday evening. The grocery is located at 344 W. Center street. Property Owners Seek to Halt Dam File Suit to Enjoin Further Construction Until Trio Satisfied No new developments have occurred since suit was filed early last week to enjoin further construction of Prado dam until the Orange County Flood Control district acquires some additional land whose owners say is liable to be flooded. It is believed the case which was filed in Riverside county, will not be heard until later in $300 from A. D. Zinda; Leaves Checks Police have unearthed no clues as to the identity of the bandit who Sunday evening held up and robbed Alexander D. Zinda, proprietor of the Stop'n Shop market of approximately $300 in cash. The robbery took place in the rear of the store shortly after 7 o'clock Sunday evening. The grocery is located at 344 W. Center street. Zinda, who resides at 331 S. Ohio street and has been proprietor of the Stop'n Shop for about a year, told police he had taken the proceeds of the sales Saturday afternoon and Sunday to the rear room to count it. When he stepped into the back room a man, carrying a nickle-plated gun, ordered him to raise his arms. The bandit then coolly separated the cash from the checks, left the latter and departed through a rear door. Zinda said he heard no sound of an automobile, and immediately notified police. The store proprietor described the holdup man as being an American about 28 to 30 years of age. He wore a dark suit and white shirt, weighed about 180 pounds and was approximately five feet, 10 inches tall. Church School to Start on Monday Anaheim's first community-wide vacation church school opens Monday, June 19, at the First Presbyterian church, Rev. Stanley Frederick George, general chairman, announced today. The school is sponsored by the Anaheim Ministerial association and the Anaheim Council of Church Women for the purpose of training boys and girls in Christian citizenship. Admission is free. The school is open to all boys and girls of Anaheim from four to 14 years of age. Enrollment continues tomorrow afternoon and all day Saturday at the Presbyterian church and in the various Sunday Schools of the city Sunday morning. It is expected that 500 boys and girls will be enrolled. The vacation church school, will last two weeks, Monday through Friday, June 19 to 30, 9:00 o'clock to 11:30 o'clock. The daily program will include singing, handwork, bible stories, games, girls' chorus, beach day, eats, prizes, Lifeblood of Business "And California citrus is the lifeblood of the business of a great part of the state. We wish to keep that fact always before everybody." "Finally, California citrus fruits are different. There is no winter fruit like the navel; there is no summer fruit like the valencia. We have the only commercial production of oranges. The finest grapefruit are produced in the California-Arizona districts. These also are facts we must keep always before us—and we all everyone, must keep them before the world. Valencias Important "California oranges are not just oranges; there is no eating orange like the navel, and during a greater part of the summer the valencia, with half its production in Orange county, is the only fresh orange available to the consumers in the United States and Canada." Horn suggests that each business concern and each possible individual use every means to stress this factor of difference when he speaks of California citrus fruits. He believes that a sticker, affixed to every outgoing envelope from southern and central California, would be a big advantage in this campaign of "different." Funeral Held for Trustee's Mother Scores of people paid final tribute to Mrs Eunice G. Sheridan, mother of Councilman Leo J. Sheridan, at funeral services conducted yesterday morning from St. Boniface church. The holy rosary was recited Tuesday evening in the Backs, Terry and Campbell chapel. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Sheridan, nearly 80 years of age, died early Monday at her home, 402 N. Lemon street. She had been ill for some time. Born in Nauvoo, Ill., she moved to South Dakota after her marriage to John S. Sheridan, making their home there until coming to Anaheim in January 1910. Her husband died in 1934. In addition to her son, Mrs. Sheridan is survived by three new developments have occurred since suit was filed early last week to enjoin further construction of Prado dam until the Orange County Flood Control district acquires some additional land whose owners say is liable to be flooded. It is believed the case which was filed in Riverside county, will not be heard until later in the summer. Plaintiffs in the action are Charles C., Jesse E. and Lynn Lillibridge. The land involved, it is said, lies between the 536 and 547-foot levels. Defendants include the Orange county board of supervisors and the dam contractors; Prado Constructors, Inc. Agreement not Fulfilled The complaint charges the flood control district has failed and refused to carry out an agreement with the United States government to acquire all of the land that would be flooded by Prado dam up to the 556-foot level. The plaintiffs say they have not sought to enjoin building of the dam earlier because they relied on a statement of Major Theodore Wyman, Jr., of the U.S. army engineer corps that the flood control district had been requested to and was proceeding to purchase in fee simple all the lands in the Prado dam basin below the 556-foot level, that the land was being acquired "progressively" and that the progress made by the district was "entirely satisfactory." Two Charges Made An additional charge is that while the Orange county board of supervisors have adopted a resolution declaring it to be in the public interest that all lands within the Prado dam basin be acquired up to a height of 556 feet above sea level, they have made no effort to acquire the lands of the plaintiffs. Chairman Willard Smith of the supervisors said the board is continuing its policy of acquiring land likely to be flooded and had condenation proceedings pending which involved lands up to the 520-foot level, but none above that level. Highway Project Told by Official Manchester highway development plans and other highways... Enrollment continues tomorrow afternoon and all day Saturday at the Presbyterian church in the various Sunday Schools of the city Sunday morning. It is expected that 500 boys and girls will be enrolled. The vacation church school will last two weeks, Monday through Friday, June 19 to 30, 9:00 o'clock to 11:30 o'clock. The daily program will include singing, handwork, bible stories, games, girls' chorus, beach day, eats, prizes, magic. A feature will be the closing night program when handwork will be displayed, memory work recited, special chorus numbers offered, awards given, certificates distributed. Parents and friends will be invited to this final session. The leadership of the school is made up of the ministers of several churches and lay-members available and qualified for the work. J. B. Wilbur, YMCA secretary, is general superintendent. The school is inter-denominational. Kiwanians Speak at Meeting on Tuesday Autobiographical sketches, including comments upon each man's business, were given by five members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club at Tuesday's meeting of the service organization. Those who spoke were E. R. McCoy, McCoy Motor company; Wilson Phelps, Southern County bank; Ted Kuchel, Anaheim Gazette; L. C. Vincent, Vincent Furniture, and Harry W. Pierce, Cal-Juices, Inc. Harry I. Horn was program chairman and introduced the speakers. Dick Heffren was inducted into membership by Dr. H. A. Nelson during the meeting. It was announced that Charles Atwell is again at home and able to receive visitors. Bell chapel. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Sheridan, nearly 80 years of age, died early Monday at her home, 402 N. Lemon street. She had been ill for some time. Born in Nauvoo, Ill., she moved to South Dakota after her marriage to John S. Sheridan, making their home there until coming to Anaheim in January 1910. Her husband died in 1934. In addition to her son, Mrs. Sheridan is survived by three grandchildren, Kathleen and Edward Sheridan and Golden Kuenz, all of Anaheim. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. Clayes to Serve on Conclave Committee J. A. Clayes, district superintendent of schools, Anaheim, has accepted appointment on the 1939 convention committee of the National Education association, whose summer sessions will be held in San Francisco July 2 to 6. Clayes is one of the all-western committee, made up of prominent educators from the 11 western states. According to reports from various sections of the United States the attendance at this convention will be perhaps the greatest in the history of the N.E.A. Many of these visitors are making elaborate plans to tour the western states after the sessions close. Parks Attends Two Conclave Sessions G. Millard Parks, employe of the city engineering department attended Friday evening and Saturday sessions of the Los Angeles County Planning association's conference on conservation at Pasadena. Swimming lessons will be started at Anaheim city plunge next Tuesday, according to Rudy Boyden, park superintendent. Classes will be held for beginners and intermediates under direction of Miss Josephine Derigo. Highway Project Told by Official Manchester highway development plans and other highway projects in Orange county were discussed before Anaheim Rotary jans Mörday noon by Frank C. Balfour, supervising right-of-way agent for the state of California. A total of $2,498,833.46 will be spent on state highways within the county during the current biennium, he said. Earl Bunker, metropolitan right-of-way agent, accompanied Balfour and displayed pictures and models of express-highway and freeways. Dr. Walter L. Bigham was program chairman on the day. Two Slightly Hurt When Cars Collide Two men, W. R. Mendenhall and L. Segundo and L. J. Wood of Long Beach, were slightly injured Sunday afternoon when the auto-mobiles they were driving collided at the intersection of Center Street and Manchester boulevard according to police reports. Swimming Classes to Start Tuesday Swimming lessons will be started at Anaheim city plunge next Tuesday, according to Rudy Boyden, park superintendent. Classes will be held for beginners and intermediates under direction of Miss Josephine Derigo. City Budget for Next Year Given Official Approval General Fund Expenditures Less Than Revenue. Estimates Show City of Anaheim will not depart from its policy of keeping its general fund expenditures within the amount of revenue obtained from sources other than direct taxation, it became known yesterday after the city council had passed the general fund budget for next year. The budget was adopted at the regular council meeting Tuesday night. Aside from the general fund expenditures, some $57,000 is due on bonds and interest and operating expenses of the Anaheim public library will be approximately $14,000. These funds will be raised by direct taxation. The tax rate for the next fiscal year will not be set until sometime in August, it was indicated. Revenue $349,325 Estimated expenditures from the general fund next year total $348,136.35. It is estimated that revenue will amount to $349,325, or about $1100 more than expenditures. Construction Until Trio Satisfied New developments have occurred suit was filed early to enjoin further conditions of Prado dam until the County Flood Control discusses some additional land owners say is liable to be It is believed the case, was filed in Riverside counnect be heard until later in summer. Affairs in the action are C., Jesse E. and Lynn Wage. The land involved, it lies between the 536 and 540 levels. Defendants in the Orange county board of ors and the dam contract-ido Constructors, Inc. Eement not Fulfilled Implaint charges the flood district has failed and recarry out an agreement with the United States governernacie all of the land would be flooded by Prado to the 556-foot level. Stainliffs say they have not enjoin building of the pier because they relied on ment of Major Theodore Jr., of the U. S. army corps that the flood conlict had been requested to proceeding to purchase simple all the lands in the ham basin below the 556-foot, that the land was being "progressively" and that press made by the district directly satisfactory." Two Charges Made Additional charge is that the Orange county board of ors have adopted a resoluting it to be in the public that all lands within the ham basin be acquired up ight of 556 feet above sea may have made no effort to the lands of the plaintiffs. Man Willard Smith of the ors said the board is contis policy of acquiring land be flooded and had conproceedings pending involved lands up to the level, but none above that Highway Mishaps Take Three Lives Nominees Chosen by Booster Body Final ballots for electing Anaheim Chamber of Commerce directors will be mailed out next Tuesday, and the balloting will close on Tuesday, June 27, according to Secretary John A. Morgan. Nominees chosen during the primary election which closed last Tuesday are Harry C. Arthur, Sr., A. Curtis Case, Carroll D. Cone, August Eltiste, Ernest Ganahl, L. C. Herron, Victor G. Loly, L. H. Loudon, Charles A. Pearson, O. H. Renner, Joe Sowder, Frank Tausch and F. A. Yungbluth. Seven positions on the board will be filled. Present directors who were nominated are Arthur, Cone, Herron, Loly, Pearson, Sowder and Yungbluth. Tellers for the election were Ted Kuchel, Leo J. Friis, Jack Corn, Lars Lund and Fred Robins. Shoes Stolen from Store Window Here Stratthman, held secretary of the Associated Farmers of California; George Raymer, secretary of the Orange County Property Owners association; Howard I. Wood, secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce; Harry Schuyler of Whittier, and others. Condemn Wage Fixing The first resolution adopted condemned the practice of setting a minimum hourly wage for those on relief, which makes the prevailing unit pay higher than the prevailing wage, and maintaining on relief those who will not work for the prevailing wage. It favored a restriction whereby those who refuse to work for the prevailing wage cannot be taken on relief; also, that those already on relief who refuse to work for the prevailing wage shall be immediately and permanently discharged from the relief rolls. Action Called Unsound The second resolution pointed out that the chief of the division of immigration and housing of the department of industrial relations under directions of the state administration had held a hearing in Madera county and arbitrarily fixed the wage for labor without any legal authority to do so and that these wages were from 37 per (Continued on page 7). Three men are dead as the result of automobile accidents in Orange county during the past week, according to Coroner Earl R. Abbey. Traffic deaths in the county since January 1 now total 25. Those dead are Roger Ernest Peralta, 24, El Modena, Antonio Madrigal, 38, also of El Modena, and Lon Moore, 33, of Los Angeles. Peralta and Madrigal were killed instantly at 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning when the car Peralta was driving failed to negotiate a curve in El Mondena and crashed into a power pole. Moore died an hour earlier in a Long Beach hospital from injuries suffered Thursday night when he was struck by a car driven by Truman Shull, 33, of Huntington Beach. The accident occured in Sunset Beach. Glendale Motorist Faces Charge Here Luther M. Rogers, 30; of Glendale is at liberty under bond of $100 pending his appearance in Anaheim city court on June 21 to answer to a charge of driving while drunk. FLAG DAY PROGRAM HELD LAST EVENING AT ANAHEIM ELKS CLUB Calling attention to the destructive influences within the nation, Walter Tipton of Santa Ana urged a new appreciation of the privileges and heritages enjoyed by American citizens in a stirring Flag Day address in the Anaheim Elks lodgeroom last evening. Tipton dwelt upon the circumstances surrounding the writing of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key. The situation today is as troublesome as it was then, but there is still the bright hope for the future that is expressed in the national anthem, he said. "America faces one of its most trying tests today and the danger is from within," the young deputy sheriff said. "Communism, fascism and nazism have arisen since the World war, and the leaders of these groups are not content to confine their activities within their own borders. They have sent representatives to the United States where they have penetrated to some extent into the classrooms, legislative halls and pulpits of the nation. These forces are more deadly than war." Officers and members of the Elks lodge presented the remainder of the program, with the assistance of the Boy Scout drum and bugle corps of Fullerton. Special guests were introduced by J. Fred Sidebottom. The history of the flag was told by Arthur M. Bradley, assisted by Boy and Girl Scouts and Miss Katherine Steward. The floral bell of liberty was erected by officers of the lodge and the Elks glee club offered two selections. Exalted Ruler Clyde Bruce was in charge. The services at the lodge were preceded by a parade downtown.