anaheim-gazette 1939-07-06

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Century.Ago. These Files Contain the Only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange county in the Days of the Pioneers. 50 Years Ago July 18, 1889 Yesterday closed probably the shortest campaign ever held in this section. Two weeks ago the first ticket was placed in the field and a week later a third had been nominated. At this writing, Wednesday afternoon, it is of course, impossible to say who the fortunate candidates may be. But it is safe to assert there are a number of extremely sore heads somewhere this morning. The chief interest apart from that accruing to those whose names graced or disgraced the ballots, was the county seat fight. As we write it is almost assured that Santa Ana has polled a majority vote. She will, of course, be the county capital. Many people here prefer the larger city for this purpose, and those who were depest in the fight against county division have a bone to pick with some of our friends at Orange for the small vote it polled against division, when so much had been promised and all so confidely expected. But whatever the outcome of yesterday's election, let sectional hatred cease. Anaheim, continually at daggers points with Santa Ana, now is friendly as a sucking dove compared to the "feeling" of Orange toward our big neighbor on the other side of the river. Santa Ana has the lordliest men and prettiest women of any place except Anaheim, and even if one of their good men and true ran 25 Years Ago July 9, 1914 On November 24 of this year an unique ceremony is to take place in the yard of the San Juan Capistrano Mission. Upon that date a statue of a group including Father Junipero Serra, foremost of the Franciscans who established the Missions among the Indians of California, will be unveiled. The Mission was founded in 1776. The statue will face south, looking down the old Camino Real, toward San Luis Rey and San Diego. Assessor James Sleeper on Thursday received a check for $62,736.43 from the Standard Oil company in payment of its personal property taxes on the mining rights in the Emery and Murphy leases. The check, the biggest ever received in the county for taxes, headed off Sleeper's intention to attach the Standard's property in order to force the payment of the tax. All the big oil companies doing business in Orange county have now paid up their taxes in accordance with Mr. Sleeper's valuation. Of course, the owners made a loud protest against paying taxes on a equitable basis with other taxpayers, but the assessor was adamant and refused to yield to their protestations. From $100 to $15,000 was a long jump but the property was worth it and the owners have paid up. Operation Costs of School Show Anaheim Union High School Average Per Pupil is $193 in 1937-38 The Anaheim union high school district spent an average of $193 for total current expense for each of the 1,013 pupils in average attendance during the school year 1937-38, according to an analysis of the expenditures of the largest high school districts in California, made public by the California Taxpayer's association. The district, one of 104 walmart four-year high school grades 9 to 12, spend an average $103.03 per pupil in average attendance for teacher salaries $7.27 for pupil transportation, $83.23 for other current expenses making a total of $193.53 for current expense. In addition, the trust spent $74.18 for capital lay, $12.63 for bond interest, $9.87 for bond redemption, association found. The median or average expenditure for teacher salaries per pupil in average daily attendance is 26 districts of similar maintenance four-year high schools was $96.36 for 1937-38, the association stated, while the median perpendicularity for similar districts other current expense was $50. Pointing out that the local school board is required to fix budget for the coming fiscal year with the county superintendent schools on or before July 1 that a public hearing on the get will be held in the district ing one of the first ten days August, the association urged local taxpayers inform them Work upon the bridge at Olive will begin as soon as the lumber, which is looked for every day, arrives. A county road will be graded 1.0m the East end of Center street to the bridge, work to begin at once. The road will be gravelled, but there not being money enough in the road fund, our people will be called upon to lend a hand in the matter. Already several tenders of teams have been made, and when the proper time arrives there will undoubtedly be enough men and teams at work to gravel the entire road. Gravel may be had in any quantity at a point on the railroad north of Olive, where the hills make it necessary for one to cross the railroad track twice in rather short distance. These dangerous crossings will be obviated by cutting away enough of a small hill to gravel the new highway. With an excellent road to the river and the bridge completed travel will be increased greatly from that direction. The streets cleared of weeds by the city trustees are much admired, especially by newcomers. Several other thoroughfares in town require similar attention, and the sooner the weeds are cleared from them the better. The French colors waved from the masthead at Cahen's store on Monday last in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the fall of Bastile. Vive Ja Repullique. On Saturday morning last, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. Elliott of the Presbyterian church united Frederick Crist and Ida M.J. Witte in the holy bonds of marriory. Julius Schneider acted as groomsman Rudolph Fossek, otherwise "Sprock", came down from Los Angeles to spend the Fourth with home folks and recuperate for a day or two. Sprock learned the printer's trade in the Gazette office, but for many years past has been working in Los Angeles newspaper offices. At present he is holding a position in the ad department of the Tribune. Ulrick Sammy Adams was 11 years old on the 4th of July and he celebrated his birthday by firing off 11 packs of firecrackers, exercising his vocal cords 11 times, and eating 11 plates of ice-cream. Ulric's initials stand for a United States of America, and he is a pretty good little kid, although he is not half as pretty as his sister, Aline, who has a dandy new bathing suit. Hurray for Ulric. Without apprising his friends of his intention, Alfred Heying on Thursday, was joined in wedlock to Miss Joanne Segelhorse of Olinda at St. Vibiana's cathedral, Los Angeles. Nobody suspected him of having intentions in this direction and the news of his marriage came as a surprise to all his friends. Mr. Heying is head of Heying's Pharmacy and is one of Anaheim's most popular young business men. The happy couple will make their home in Anaheim. J. H. Whitaker of the Yungbluth store is away on a well-earned vacation. Harry will try his hand at trout fishing and taking life easy. City Clerk Merritt and his daughter Miss Eva Merritt spent the fourth at Fillmore, Ventura county with Bowman Merritt and family. Miss Elizabeth Ryan of Santa Monica, whose brilliant playing in the allcomers ladies tennis tournament at Wimbledon, England, brought her within reach of the oil companies doing business in Orange county have now paid up their taxes in accordance with Mr. Sleeper's valuation. Of course, the owners made a loud protest against paying taxes on an equitable basis with other taxpayers, but the assessor was adamant and refused to yield to their protestations. From $100 to $15,000 was a long jump but the property was worth it and the owners have paid up. Details are complete in the gram to produce California: nual state fair at Sacramento tember 1 through 10. Oven dinners are the answer to summer cooking problem. Giving the whole meal at once is the kind of simplicity that fits summer's pattern of activity. The French colors waved from the masthead at Cahen's store on Monday last in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the fall of Bastile. Vive la Repullique. On Saturday morning last, at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. Elliott of the Presbyterian church united Frederick Crist and Ida M. J. Witte in the holy bonds of matrimony. Julius Schneider acted as groomsman and Miss Jessie Write was bridesmaid. Only a few of the friends of the family were present. The happy couple departed in the Goronado excursion returning on Monday, when a serenade and reception were given in their honor at Armory hall by Co. G. The boys were drawn up in company front and before them in the path of the bride couple flowers were strewed in profusion. Refreshments of ice-cream, cake, wine etc., were served later. Mr. and Mrs. Crist will reside in their new home on Philadelphia street. Miss Minnie Baker, local editor of the Santa Ana Standard called at this office on Saturday. Much of the credit for the usual excellence of our Santa Ana contemporary is due to this young lady, who is rapidly making her self an enviable reputation for a clever and vivacious writer. Rev. Father Stoetters was presented on Sunday of last week with a valuable chalice by some of our citizens and received a purse of money from members of his flock of Santa Ana, in commemoration of his birthday. F. D. Brown, cashier of the Planters, went to Los Angeles on Tuesday to spend his winnings in the Sullivan-Kilrain mill. City Clerk Merritt and his daughter Miss Eva Merritt spent the fourth at Fillmore, Ventura county with Bowman Merritt and family. Miss Elizabeth Ryan of Santa Monica, whose brilliant playing in the allcomers ladies tennis tournament at Wimbledon, England, brought her within reach of the world's championship, was a former resident of Brookshurst where she was born. She is a daughter of the late Francis G. Ryan. Mrs. Ryan was wedded some years ago to Mayor T. H. Dudley of Santa Monica and is at present living with her daughter in England. Misses Sophie and Marie Rimpau returned last Wednesday from a two-month's trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Mr. and Mrs.. Gerald Sandlands spent the Fourth at Camp Baldy. Manager Bilger of the Fairyland has purchased the Star theatre and will conduct both theatres in the future. Mr. Bilger entertained St. Catherine's orphanage children at the Fairyland Saturday afternoon. Charley Carroll, Charley Mann, Earl Steadman and N. B. Tedford spent the Fourth mingling with the gay throngs on the sands at Bay City. Claude Swope writes from Niagara Falls that he is enjoying a trip through the east, and wondering what Niagara would look like if it went dry. Oven dinners are the answer to the summer cooking problem. Getting the whole meal at once is the kind of simplicity that fits summer's pattern of activity; homemaker with an electric mixer prepares an oven dinner in cook-on even the warmest day; for insulation of an electric ovenvents escape of heat. The kitchen remains pleasant, and she.coms the table cool and refreshed. A quick, easy oven menu includes a baked ham slice with onion stuffed baked potatoes, scalloped onions and chocolate pudding; 1¼-pound slice of ham in a bread crumbs, sliced onions chopped green pepper in an baking dish; Add ½ cup milk. To make the pudding, creme tablespoons melted butter with cup sugar. Add 2 eggs. Add squares melted chocolate. Add milk alternately with 2¼ cups try flour which has been sifted 3 teaspoons baking powder and teaspoon salt. Pour into a well casserole, cover, and set in a containing water. Bake the entire dinner 1 hour 15 minutes in a 375-degree oven. When potatoes are done, scoop insides and prepare as for most potatoes. Add chopped parsley fill cases and sprinkle with ginger cheese. Return to oven until cooled. Operation Costs of School Shown The Anaheim union high school district spent an average of $193.53 total current expense for each 1,013 pupils in average daily attendance during the school year. According to an analysis by the expenditures of the 162 first high school districts in California, made public by the Calia Taxpayer's association. The district, one of 104 which contain four-year high schools, has 9 to 12, spend an average of $103 per pupil in average daily attendance for teacher salaries, for pupil transportation, and for other current expenses, a total of $193.53 for cur-expense. In addition, the disspent $74.18 for capital outlay $12.63 for bond interest, and for bond redemption, the relation found. The median or average expenditure for teacher salaries per pupil averages daily attendance for 226 districts of similar size containing four-year high schools $96.36 for 1937-38, the association stated, while the median exiture for similar district for current expense was $49.78. Pointing out that the local oil board is required to file its get for the coming fiscal year the county superintendent ofools on or before July 1 and a public hearing on the bud-will be held in the district dur-one of the first ten days of must, the association urged that taxpayers inform themselves By WARREN BAYLEY NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—Over the period of the past five days, I have been asked at least 200 times which "fair" I think is the best. Even if I cared to stick my neck out (which I don't) it would be a hard question to answer. In only two respects do they differ greatly—location and sites. One is in the turbulent east with its large centers of population. The other, in the romantic west where space is almost limitless. In the matter of sites, San Francisco gets the nod. It would be impossible to find a more beautiful setting than Treasure Island. My honest advice to anyone who desires it, is this: "Visit both if possible, but if you can only see one, forget about the merits of either and take into consideration which part of our country you would rather see." And now for two of the very misleading stories that you have been hearing—"The fair is not finished" and "Prices are out of sight." Nothing could be farther from the truth. The fair is finished and prices are not high. I inquired at over a dozen hotels regarding rates. They ran from $2.50 per night, double without bath, on up. In one very nice hotel I was offered a combination sitting room and bedroom with bath for $4 per night, double. I would say that those are very normal rates for New York. Naturally if you desire more luxurious quarters in the larger hotels, they have prices in accordance. As to food, downtown prices have not been changed. Prices on the "grounds" are somewhat higher but that is not the greatest objection. The large crowds make service rather poor in some of the places but that is to be expected. TWO LADIES TAKE FOR A RIDE! THESE solid marble ladies 17½ feet high. They are prepared for the last lap of journey from the marble quay the main entrance of St. Louis Federal Court and Custom Building. The ladies are known "Justice" and "Constitution will symbolize the precepts government." Citrus Producer to View Orchard To observe and study practices that are responsible good sizes and quality of Ventura county orchards the purpose of the field to conducted next Friday, by the agricultural extension vice in cooperation with packing house managers ers are particularly interested year to learn what factor ence size of fruit. The crop of valencias is one sizes generally. Premium are being paid for the large on the consuming market Arrangements have been $96.36 for 1937-38, the association stated, while the median ex-fiture for similar district for current expense was $49.78, pointing out that the local school board is required to file its budget for the coming fiscal year. The county superintendent of schools on or before July 1 and a public hearing on the bud-up will be held in the district dur-eone of the first ten days of must, the association urged that taxpayers inform themselves so the spending programs of local school districts—both elementary and high school—and they believe their local schools are too high, let the mem-of their school boards know it. The 1934-35 property tax levies the public schools in California nearly doubled, going from 79,710 in 1934-35 to $75,922. In 1938-39, the association added in addition, in 1934-35 the apportionment to the public schools $70,464,794, while the 1939 apportionment was $74,885. Increases in local school funding must, in practically any instance, be paid by local layers through property taxes, association declared. California State Fair Plans Ready Details are complete in the pro-n to produce California's annual state fair at Sacramento Sep-oer 1 through 10. The board of directors and Secretary-Manager Robert Muckler have arranged for more education and entertainment features than have ever been scheduled at the nation's No. 1 agricultural exposition. Workmen are rushing to completion a half million dollar federal works project providing 12 new buildings for boys and girls 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America. The project, recently dedicated by Governor Clubert L. Olson, will give the fair the largest junior division of any state fair in the country. New programs are arranged for the livestock division, the horse show, the horse racing department and the other major divisions numbering fifteen. The night show will be known as the "State Fair Vanities" this year, and talent has been selected from Hollywood, New York, Australia, and London. The outdoor show will have a cast of 250. Plane, pilots, Dale Deckert, Troy Colbeck and Jerry Keeley, will take to the air about July 20 in an attempt to establish a new non-stop re-fueling mark for light airplanes. The attempt for a new record will be made over the Eddie Martin airport in Santa Ana. The aviators will fly a new Taylorcraft, powered with a new type, 55-horsepower Lycoming motor. The ship, built in Alliance, Ohio, has been named "Miss Santa Ana, the Spirit of Orange County." Light planes as differentiated from heavy planes must weight 3500 pounds or less. The "Miss Santa Ana" is being equipped with an extra gasoline tank beneath the fuselage, increasing the storage from five and a half gallons of 35½ gallons. The plane uses approximately three and one-half gallons an hour. Purpose of the flight is to show the endurance of a light airplane, Deckert said. The trio also plans, if they break the present light-plane record, to continue in an effort to surpass the mark by heavy airplanes. The latter record is 27 days five hours and 34 minutes. The board of directors and Secretary-Manager Robert Muckler have arranged for more education and entertainment features than have ever been scheduled at the nation's No. 1 agricultural exposition. Workmen are rushing to completion a half million dollar federal works project providing 12 new buildings for boys and girls 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America. The project, recently dedicated by Governor Clubert L. Olson, will give the fair the largest junior division of any state fair in the country. New programs are arranged for the livestock division, the horse show, the horse racing department and the other major divisions numbering fifteen. The night show will be known as the "State Fair Vanities" this year, and talent has been selected from Hollywood, New York, Australia, and London. The outdoor show will have a cast of 250. bath for $4 per night, double. I would say that those are very normal rates for New York. Naturally if you desire more luxurious quarters in the larger hotels, they have prices in accordance. As to food, downtown prices have not been changed. Prices on the "grounds" are somewhat higher but that is not the greatest objection. The large crowds make service rather poor in some of the places but that is to be expected. Remember this is a fair. If you are contemplating the trip by car, you have a pleasant surprise awaiting you. Many major oil companies are advertising six and seven gallons of "leaded" gas for $1. These same prices are in effect only a few blocks from "The City of Tomorrow." Now for a word of warning. Be careful what you buy from fellows on the street. Many are phonies and work on out-of-towners. Recently when I drove down to see the Queen Mary sail for England, a fellow, noting my California plates, tried quite hard to sell me a silver fox fur that his department store had placed in his car by mistake. A little farther on I noticed another fellow trying to sell, at a tremendous discount, a bottle of imported perfume that had been sneaked into this country by a friend who worked on a boat. Of course both the articles and the stories were phoney. So if you want to take home a gift, buy it from an established store. In other words, "don't be a sucker." Rev. Swenerton to Preach on Sunday Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, returned as pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, will preach Sunday morning on the subject, "The United Church Moves Forward." The service starts at 9:30 o'clock. A communion service will be held following the sermon. Special music will be offered by the White Temple choir. The church is cooperating with the union services in the evening. Ventura county orchards are the purpose of the field tour conducted next Friday, by the agricultural extension service in cooperation with packing house managers. Packers are particularly interested year to learn what factors cause size of fruit. The crop of valencias is one sizes generally. Premium are being paid for the large on the consuming market. Arrangements have been by Farm Advisor Harold Berg to visit several types orchards in the Santa Paula and San Fernando districting the day's orchard tour will also be made at a house in each of these dis-examine lots of fruit as they over the sorting belts. Fertilizer, irrigation, control and other production will be noted at each grower and notes taken by the county group. The night show will be known as the "State Fair Vanities" this year, and talent has been selected from Hollywood, New York, Australia, and London. The outdoor show will have a cast of 250. A communion service will be held following the sermon. Special music will be offered by the White Temple choir. The church is cooperating with the union services in the evening. 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Litrus Producers to View Orchards To observe and study orchard practices that are responsible for food sizes and quality of fruit in central county orchards will be the purpose of the field tour to be conducted next Friday, July 14, by the agricultural extension service in cooperation with localACKing house managers. Growers are particularly interested this year to learn what factors influence size of fruit. The current crop of valencias is one of small sizes generally. Premium prices are being paid for the larger sizes on the consuming markets. Growers interested in the field tour are invited to join the carnavan at Anaheim on Friday morning at 7:00 o'clock. Cars will assemble at the corner of Manchester boulevard and Lincoln avenue and proceed to Ventura county points via San Fernando. Howard Wood Quits Booster Body Post Resignation of Howard I. Wood as secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce was accepted yesterday. Wood has been secretary since 1934. The retiring secretary plans to engage in research of governmental practices, it was said. This work is similar to the campaign now being directed by the Santa Ana chamber. Iowa Reunion Will Be Held August 12 Arthur L. Hamilton, president of the Iowa Association of Southern California, announces the annual summer picnic reunion of the Hawkeyes of the westcoast will be held all day, Saturday August 12, in Bixby park, Long Beach. President Hamilton will offer all the usual picnic attractions and will prepare to care for over one hundred thousand former Iowans. Separate registration headquarters will be opened for each country and for each university and college so old friends may meet. A splendid program of brief addresses and music will be given. Four States Plan Picnics on July 15 The annual summer picnic reunion of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada will be held all day Saturday, July 15, in Bixby park, Long Beach. Each state will have its own section of the park and will open county registers. There will be a program of music and brief addresses. All former residents of these states are invited to attend. PAYS FINE Dolph S. Cowles of Los Angeles was fined $5 for Speeding when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch last Thursday. Railway Carloading Total Slightly Up Santa Fe system carloadings for the week ending July 1, 1939, were 27,644 compared with 25,543 for the same week in 1938. Received from connections 5,409 compared with 4,749 for the same week in 1938. Total cars moved 33,053 compared with 30,292 for the same week in 1938. Santa Fe handled a total of 33,985 cars in the preceding week this year. Because he found so many systems of punctuation in use, Timothy Dexter wrote a book, "A Pikel for the Knowing Ones," and omitted all points in the text, but printed five pages of nothing but punctuation marks at the end, for the reader to use as he might wish. ventura county orchards will be the purpose of the field tour to be conducted next Friday, July 14. By the agricultural extension service in cooperation with local packing house managers. Growers are particularly interested this year to learn what factors influence size of fruit. The current crop of valencias is one of small sizes generally. Premium prices are being paid for the larger sizes on the consuming markets. Arrangements have been made by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg to visit several typical old orchards in the Santa Paula, Piru and San Fernando districts during the day's orchard tour. Stops will also be made at a packing house in each of these districts to examine lots of fruit as they pass over the sorting belts. 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