anaheim-gazette 1939-09-07

World News Paragraphs DAILY HIGHLIGHTS OF EUROPEAN WAR FAIDAY — Germany sends bombing planes over Warsaw and into other Polish territory, signaling start of hostilities. England presents Adolph Hitler with final ultimatum, demanding withdrawal of troops from Poland. All French forces ordered mobilized. President Roosevelt appeals to European powers to refrain from bombing unfortified cities and civilians. SATURDAY—A second ultimatum to Hitler prepared and sent by British and French governments. Aerial attack on Polish territory continues. Hitler wires Benito Mussolini that Italian assistance not needed. SUNDAY—Both Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. British liner, Athenia, reported torpedoed off the Hebrides. Germany denies responsibility for disaster. British airplanes drop propaganda leaflets in Germany territory. MONDAY — French land, sea and air force operations begin. Nearly all of 1400 persons on Athenia rescued, British officials report. Polish government admits capture of two important cities by German troops. British bombers attack German warships, with two direct hits and explosions. Committees for Hallowe’en Fete Disclosed Today Chairmen Name Assistants at Merchants Meeting This Morning Interest in Anaheim’s annual Hallowe’en festival was given added impetus this morning when committee chairmen announced their selections of assistants at the regular meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association. Second feature of the meeting was the showing of motion pictures of the event last year, taken and displayed by Ted Jones. The important finance committee, headed by O. H. Renner, will start working on September 12, the chairman announced. Members of the committee are Joe Sowder, O. E. Hanson, E. E. Smith, A. W. Sowder, George Henry, J. F. Faulkner, W. W. Phelps, Curtis Case, Kurt Epstein, O. K. McGuyer, Les Moon, Robert Boney, Father James Nevin, Victor Loly, C. A. Knapp, Carroll D. Cone, E. R. McCoy, William Gordon, Wayne Griggs, Jack Glednill, Glen Patin, Frank Tausch, C. C. Lamb and Ted Masterson. Parade Committee British airplanes drop propoganda leaflets in Germany territory. MONDAY — French land, sea and air force operations begin. Nearly all of 1400 persons on Athenia rescued, British officials report. Polish government admits capture of two important cities by German troops. British bombers attack German warships, with two direct hits and loss of five planes reported. TUESDAY — Polish government evacuates Warsaw. Berlin denies reports from Warsaw that German capital bombed by Polish air forces. United States proclaims its neutrality in war; arms embargo proclamation issued. French army contacts enemy on the Rhineland frontier, Paris reports. WEDNESDAY — A German air raid attempt on London fails when British defenders force nazi planes to turn back. Swiss observers report German Zeppelin factory at Friedrichshafen apparently afire. Crakow captured by German army without resistance. THURSDAY—French army reported to have advanced five miles beyond German frontier in Saar basin; successful air raids also reported. British troops land in France, communique says. Polish army turns back German drive on Warsaw. ROOSEVELT PLEDGES NATION'S NEUTRALITY WASHINGTON—In a speech broadcast from Washington Sunday night, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared he would do all in his power to keep the United States out of the European conflict. He said, also, that the influence of American should be consistent in seeking for humanity a final peace. SUDDEN FLOODS DAMAGE HIGHWAYS PALM SPRINGS — Highways were washed out and railroad lines blocked near here Tuesday as heavy cloudbursts brought flash floods to their desert resort area. STATE CASH DEFICIENCY HIGH SACRAMENTO — State Controller Harry B. Riley this week announced California had a general fund cash deficiency of $50.- Parade Committee The parade committee, headed by Everett M. Cone, includes Herb Eldred, H. E. W. Barnes, William P. Wallop, K. B. Rigby, Ray Smith, Carroll Cone, Moon, Les Herron, Father Nevin, Ray Van Waggoner, Griggs, Dr. Niels Boege and Masterson. August E. Schumacher chose as his assistants on the float committee Dr. H. A. Nelson, Bob Easton, Louis H. Hoskins, Herron, Glen Peck, Everett Cone, Otto Krams, Arnold Lund, Claude Lane, Voss Herrington, W. E. Fennell and Robert Marvin. The awards and judges committee, headed by O. E. Hanson, includes E. C. Kendrick, Epstein, Harry C. Arthur, sr., Mrs. Mildred Ferrell and Mary Millerick. The band committee includes Dr. Boege and Oscar Brower, while Leon Wray, Russell McComb and Mrs. Wright comprise the publicity committee. Police Chief J. S. Bouldin will be in charge of policing. Groups Not Complete Eldred and Wallop reported their committees on the breakfast and horse show, respectively, have not yet been completed. Fennell, representing the American Legion, urged that some definite program be worked out for display of flags in the business area on holidays. President J. W. Price referred the matter to the street decorations committee headed by Hoskins. The first parade entry has been filed by the Knights of Pythias, Secretary John Morgan announced. The "Wizard of Oz" motif will be followed in the float, he said. Dean of College Speaks to Clubs Youth of today faces a serious vocational problem, first in determining upon a vocation and then fitting itself for the vocation, declared Dean W. T. Boyce in Above all the other argument against American participation quiet—should deter any war or as a single voice from row upon from the remains of those hunts in the last war. It comes fright and fifty thousand Americans attempt to save the world for "We are the dead. Short Theirs is the most eloquent neutral and keeping at peace. Michael Francis Trial on Par Michael Francis, 47-year-old under $2000 bail today firing himself up to sheriff's connection with the notorious Francik surrendered to officer. He immediately appeared before Justice of the Peace Howard Cameron in Santa Ana and entered pleas of not guilty to three felony and three misdemeanor counts. With him at the time of his surrender and appearance in court was William P. Webb, Anaheim attorney. Trial Date Set Justice Cameron set September 25 as the date for a jury trial on the complaint charging Francis with criminal libel of A. B. Berry, publisher of a Santa Ana weekly newspaper. Preliminary hearing on the second complaint, which includes three felony charges and two "high misdemeanor" charges was set for October 2.. It is believed, however, that the hearing will be transferred to Fullerton justice because it was in Fullerton that the pamphlets were distributed. It was also indicated that the five-count complaint may never SUDDEN FLOODS DAMAGE HIGHWAYS PALM SPRINGS — Highways were washed out and railroad lines blocked near here Tuesday as heavy cloudbursts brought flash floods to their desert resort area. STATE CASH DEFICIENCY HIGH SACRAMENTO — State Controller Harry B. Riley this week announced California had a general fund cash deficiency of $50,-782,843 on July 1. This total is within a few hundred thousands of the all-time high, Riley said. WASHINGTON TO CHECK PROFITEERING WASHINGTON — Two means which the government can employ to prevent American profiteering from the European war are the existing anti-trust laws and publicity, government officials said this week. Summer Library at Park Success Success of the summer library conducted in Anaheim city park last month is shown in the report of Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon, librarian, that 1810 volumes and magazines were circulated during the month Miss Catherine Heinz was in charge of the work at the park. Both children and adults took advantage of the opportunity to read in the park, Miss Calnon said. Her report shows that 157 adults were served and 615 juveniles took out books or magazines for a day. Books and magazines distributed at the park amounted to one-sixth of the August total of 12,-260 for the main library, Miss Calnon said. Dean of College Speaks to Clubs Youth of today faces a serious vocational problem, first in determining upon a vocation and then fitting itself for the vocation, declared Dean W. T. Boyce in speaking before a joint meeting of the Anaheim and Fullerton Kiwanis club here Tuesday noon. The speaker, dean of Fullerton junior college, chose as his subject, "How Fares the Youth of Orange County." There is fear in the minds of youth regarding economic success, Dean Boyce said. It is up to the adults to educate youth to certain vocations. Most of the unemployed in Orange county under the age of 24 years are without high school education, he added. Dean Boyce outlined the efforts of several agencies to give financial aid to young students and also told of the growth of both Santa Ana and Fullerton junior college in the past few years. President John Strickland of the Fullerton club presided during the meeting. Mishap is Fatal to Resident of Lennox Injuries suffered in an automobile accident near San Onofre last Friday proved fatal Sunday for Alfred Worley, sr., 70, of Lennox. He died in Orange county hospital. The victim's wife, Mrs. Agnes Worley, 43, and their two children, Patricia Worley, 17, and Alfred Worley, jr., 8, were also hurt in the mishap which occurred on Coast highway. Lions of County to Meet Here Tonight Lions club members from over Orange county will gather in Anaheim city park this evening for their annual barbecue picnic, with the Anaheim club as hosts. The picnic supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock, according to President Carroll D. Cone of the local group. Plans for the event were announced at last Friday's meeting of the Anaheim club. Entertainment feature of the day was a talk given by Dr. Glenn Curtis on his hobby of coin collecting. He was introduced by Kurt Epstein, program chairman of the day. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANENCE ON NEUTRALITY Twenty-five years after the great world war, most of us was this week plunged again into another great and conflict. Of his published messages, Adolph Hitler makes the statement that Germany is ready to fight for ten more; and though some respectable opinion feels cannot consume any such length of time, the sad fact that the struggle could grow and grow so that it might all or most of the world, and continue indefinitely, fate of all the stories, on all sides of battle, that the firing lines do not want war, mass hysteria in such can be generated far more readily and easily than in peace. Has said a quarter of a century ago by one of our great statesmen, "When war comes, the first casualty." Now that war has come to Europe, propaganda, effective European fashion, can do strange things to its peaceful peoples. American statesmen, the American public and press are largely unanimous in their demands and their prayers as nation remain neutral. Reason and experiencerate the complete wisdom of such a course. Not-ending all types of hysterical words which may be on the subject, we must, if we can, avoid being caught european maelstrom. Are all the other arguments which may be advanced American participation, one—unanswerable and eloquent deter any war cries in this nation. It springs single voice from row upon row of white-crossed graves, remains of those hundreds of thousands who perish last war. It comes from the more than one hundred thousand Americans who lost their lives in a vain effort to save the world for democracy. Are the dead. Short days ago, we lived." This is the most eloquent sermon on America remaining and keeping at peace. Mrs. T. E. Quine Missing, Husband Informs Friends Fullerton Woman Believed Lost in Sinking of S. S. Athenia North Orange county friends of Mrs. Thomas E. Quine of Fullerton maintain slight hope today that she survived the alleged torpedoing of the liner Athenia last Sunday. It has been ascertained, however, that Dr. Quine was saved. Latest information of the Fullerton chiropractor and his wife was obtained this morning in a cable from Dr. Quine to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maxwell of Fullerton, which said, "Rescued Athenia. Wife missing." Report Verified This message verifies news service dispatches carried in yesterday morning's metropolitan papers which listed Dr. Quine as having been rescued, but which made no mention of Mrs. Quine. The Fullerton doctor and his wife sailed for Europe during the spring. They were to have left Glasgow on September 15, but found their boat cancelled. They then appealed to the American consul for aid in securing Ameri- Report of City Outlines Although receipts during 253.55 less than the estimated city of Anaheim during the than the appropriations, Mis-disclosed in her annual report was filed Tuesday evening. Almost the entire savings from the appropriation were in the general fund, the report showed, the remainder being in the library fund. Bond and interest fund, a quisition and improvement district funds; special gas tax fund, liquefaction enforcement fund, street improvement fund and in lieu tax fund had expenditures identical with appropriation. Whereas an appropriation $463,716.55 had been made for the general fund for the 14-month fiscal year, expenditures amounted to only $449,528.54. Library appropriation was $19,430, while expenditures were only $19,269.97. Total appropriations were $577,715.87, and total expenditure amounted to $563,367.69. Revenues Overestimated The only descrepencies between estimated revenues and receipts also occurred in the general fund and the library fund, the report said. Estimated revenues for the general fund has been set at $423.67 while receipts amount Michael Francik Will Face Trial on Pamphlet Charge Michael Francik, 47-year-old Anaheim resident, is at liberty $2000 bail today following his action Friday in himself up to sheriff's officers on two complaints in court with the notorious "Fools Rush In" pamphlet case, surrendered to officers last-Friday. mediately appeared before the Peace Howard Cam-Santa Ana and entered not guilty to three felony misdemeanor counts. At the time of his sur-nd appearance in court, P. Webb, Anaheim Trial Date Set Cameron set September date for a jury trial on plaintiff charging Francik in libel of A. B. Berry, of a Santa Ana weekly or. Preliminary hearing second complaint, which in-tree felony charges and misdemeanor" charges, for October 2. It is be-owever, that the hearing transferred to Fullerton Court because it was in that the pamphlets were used. also indicated that the last complaint may never come to hearing, and the fate of Francik will rest on the outcome of the other prosecution. The report, however, was not confirmed. Libel is Charged The three felony counts filed charge criminal conspiracy to commit libel, the two misdemeanor counts alleging criminal libel of Berry and District Attorney George Holden. The pamphlet, issued prior to the primary election last summer, attacked Holden as a candidate, and likewise contained statements that were alleged to apply to Berry. Francik is believed by county officials to be the mysterious "J. M. Paulsen," go-between in the sensation pamphlet case. Complains against him were issued several months ago, but officers were unable to locate the Anaheim man prior to his surrender. No Damage is Done in Fire Yesterday No damage was done in the fire at Karl's Shoe store, 105 W. Center street, yesterday afternoon, Fire Chief R. Nyboe reported. The blaze consumed considerable rub-bish in the basement of the store, he said. Report Verified This message verifies news service dispatches carried in yesterday morning's metropolitan papers which listed Dr. Quine as having been rescued, but which made no mention of Mrs. Quine. The Fullerton doctor and his wife sailed for Europe during the spring. They were to have left Glasgow on September 15, but found their boat cancelled. They then appealed to the American consul for aid in securing American passage, finally leaving on the steamer which was destroyed Sunday off the Hebrides. Letter Tells Plans A letter written by Dr. Quine at Liverpool, England, on September 1, and received yesterday by the Maxwells, said, "We are now booking on the S. S. Athenia, leaving September 2 for Montreal and likely arrive there in seven days, hoping to be home about the 17th or 18th. “This has been a hectic time and shall be glad to get started.” Of the numerous residents of Orange county who vacationed in Europe this summer, Dr. and Mrs. Quine were the only ones aboard the Athenia, it was reported. Woman and Child Hurt in Crashes Two persons, one a child, suffered slight injuries in three automobile accidents in Anaheim during the Labor Day weekend, according to Anaheim police reports. Mrs. Fay A. Panetta, Route I. box 124-A, Fullerton, sustained a bruised arm when the car she was driving was involved in a collision with a second car whose driver was not identified. The mjshap occurred Friday evening at Palm street, and Romneya drive. Jack Robbins, 12, 619 W. Broadway, was also bruised when he rode his bicycle into the side of a car driven by C. C. Cary of Brea Monday morning at the corner of Palm and Center streets. No one was hurt when cars operated by Dr. J. W. Truxaw and Don EnEarl, 731 N. Zeyn street, collided in front of the fire station Monday evening. AMALGAMATED TO SEEK AII The problem of obtaining minimum price for oranges will taken to Congressman Harry Sheppard, according to an announcement made last Thursday evening by the meeting of Amalgamated Citrus Growers association by that organization president S. Yates of Anahee Yates made his statement after outlining information obtained from H. W. Thompson, U.S.-partment of agriculture representative; at a mass meeting here Wednesday. Thompson said that time that no law existed pitting minimum prices on fruit. Declaring that he believed limitations of the AAA, Yates nounced he had asked Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim to study the problem and determine whether citrus, Glen Peck Named Post Command No damage was done in the fire at Karl's Shoe store, 105 W. Center street, yesterday afternoon, Fire Chief R. Nyboe reported. The blaze consumed considerable rubbish in the basement of the store, he said. "THOU SHALT NOT KILL" With the opening of Anaheim union high school, St. Catherine's Military school and the parochial schools of the city next week, followed a week later by the opening of all Anaheim elementary schools, comes again the danger to school children as they cross busy streets to reach their schools. It is the duty of every motorist to heed the above warning, and keep Anaheim free of tragedy of this nature. Report of City Auditor Outlines Year's Activity Though receipts during the past fiscal year were $2,- less than the estimated revenue, expenditures by the Anaheim during the year amounted to $14,348.18 less the appropriations, Miss Beatrice E. Miller, city auditor, made in her annual report to the city council. The report ended Tuesday evening. The entire savings from appropriation were in the general fund, the report showed, the order being in the library Bond and interest fund, action and improvement district special gas tax fund, liquoriment fund, street improvement and in lieu tax fund expenditures identical with variation. Areas an appropriation of $6.55 had been made for the fund for the 14-month year, expenditures amounting only $449,528.54. Library ration was $19,430, while itures were only $19,269.83. Appropriations were $577,- and total expenditures needed to $563,367.69. Revenues Overestimated Only descrepencies between used revenues and receipts occurred in the general fund the library fund, the report Estimated revenues for the fund has been set at $427,- while receipts amounted walks following the flood of March 3, 1938 at a cost of $12,-251.54 to the city. The city had spent $31,497.68 on the joint outfall sewer at the close of the fiscal year and anticipated expenditure of $3600 more. It had also received $10,892 from the state's division of water resources to aid in the project. Expenditures on the La Palma park amounted to $42,403.42. Activities Recounted Activities of the various city departments were also recounted in Miss Miller's report. Included were the city council, city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, police court, city auditor, storeroom, police department, health department, public library, municipal plunge, social and community welfare, city garage, fire department, building inspector, garbage and trash collections, municipal parks, ranches, parkways, recreation, engineering department, street department, public utilities and City’s Tax Rate for Next Fiscal Year to be 73c Two-cent Reduction is Made from Last Year's Levy; Audit is Received The tax rate for the city of Anaheim will be 73 cents per $100 valuation during the fiscal year 1939-1940, it was indicated Tuesday evening when the city council introduced its annual tax rate ordinance. The ordinance will be passed next Tuesday, officially adopting the rate. The new levy is two cents lower than last year's figure of 75 cents. It is designated to raise revenue amounting to $80,743.59 for the bond and interest fund, the library fund and the general fund. Three Divisions The biggest portion of the tax rate is set aside for the bond and interest fund, this figure amounting to slightly less than 44½ cents. A little more than 15½ cents pertains to the general fund, while the remaining 13 cents if for the library fund and is expected to raise about $100 more than the library's budget request. The library tax rate is one cent lower than last year, while the bond and interest rate was cut approximately four cents. There was an increase of approximately three cents in the Revenues Overestimated Only descrepencies between fixed revenues and receipts occurred in the general fund of the library fund, the report estimated revenues for the fund has been set at $427,- while receipts amounted to $424,967.17. Library rewere $18,516.54, as compared with estimated revenues of $18,- Total estimated revenues all funds were $542,356.86, total receipts amounted to $33.31. List Accomplishments Miller's report also listed outstanding accomplishments city during the past fiscal year. These included reconstruction section two of the joint sewer; development of La park with WPA assistance;habilitation of public streets, domestic sewers and sidewalks. ALGAMATED CITRUS GROWERS TO SEEK AID OF CONGRESSMAN The problem of obtaining a sum price for oranges will be addressed by Congressman Harry R. Hard, according to an amendment made last Thursday by the meeting of the amended Citrus Growers Association by that organization's sent S. Yates of Anaheim. He made his statement after receiving information obtained by H. W. Thompson, U. S. department of agriculture representatet at a mass meeting here last Wednesday. Thompson said at time that no law existed per minute prices on fruit. Daring that he believed tions of the AAA, Yates answered he had asked Assembly Thomas H. Kuchel of Ana- to study the problem and to examine whether citrus, like milk, can be brought under the act for regulation. Following a short discussion, a vote was taken on the question of the present prorate, which resulted in an absence of votes in favor of retaining the prorate. A report on the recent meeting of the lemon prorate committee in Los Angeles was given by Ralph Allen of Tustin. He disclosed that many new acres are being planted to lemons in spite of the fact the prorate is cutting down on shipments. He urged that steps be taken to stop additional planting of lemon acreage. Election of officers was held during the meeting with Yates being re-elected president. Allen Rains was chosen vice-president to succeed Tim Wallace, resigned, and Coalson Morris was re-elected secretary. Chamber’s Annual Dinner Date Set The third annual Anaheim partitions were also recounted in Miss Miller's report. Included were the city council, city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, police court, city auditor, storeroom, police department, health department, public library, municipal plunge, social and community welfare, city garage, fire department, building inspector, garbage and trash collections, municipal parks, ranches, parkways, recreation, engineering department, street department, public utilities and Works Progress administration projects. Division of Funds The report also showed that of the 75-cent tax rate in effect last year, 64.4 percent of the tax dollar went to bonds, 18.8 per cent went to the library and 16.8 per cent went into the general fund. There are 13 municipal bonds outstanding, with a total balance due of $448,075, the report stated. Five bonds are outstanding for the acquisition and improvement districts, having a balance due of $25,164.85. In each group, the sum do is less than half of the original bond issue. Advance in Food Prices is Noted Every legal effort will be made to prevent profiteering in Orange county as the result of the European war, it was declared this morning by District Attorney George F. Holden. A survey of local grocery stores yesterday revealed that prices on many commodities, particularly sugar and flour, had mounted considerably this week. Merchants said they know of no reason for the advances. Manchester Zoning Hearing is Slated Public hearing on the proposed zoning plan for Manchester boulevard will be held before the county supervisors on September 26 at 2 o'clock. The date was set Tuesday by the supervisors on the request of the county planning commission. Comprehensive zoning recommendations were made by the commission in its report to the supervisors. Protests will be heard upon these recommendations, after which the matter will be referred back to the commission. An Peck Named Post Commander An A. Peck was formally elect-commander of Anaheim post, African Legion, at a-meeting of post Tuesday evening. He needs Commander Grant R. and will be installed, with officers, on September 18 by Act Commander Ralph Nicols and the 40 et 8 installation officer officers chosen Tuesday to include Calton Storr, first commander; Clark Scott, secrevice commander; Roy Helsadjustant and finance officer; An Walsh, sergeant-at-arms; By Baxter, chaplain; Dave D. Glen Fry, K. B. Rigby and Hayes, executive committee; W. E. Kenny, Jess Thatcher; Steffens and Clark Scott, councils delegates. Chicagoan Praises New Orange Stamp Letter was received this week Secretary John A. Morgan of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce from Mrs. F. E. Wallace of Tago Heights, Ill., compliment-the Anaheim booster body on new green and orange seals artising the citrus industry in California. Mrs. Wallace expressed the belief that the seal would be of endous aid to the orange industry. Chamber’s Annual Dinner Date Set The third annual Anaheim Chamber of Commerce dinner will be held at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse on Wednesday evening, October 4, it was decided yesterday during a meeting of the directors at the Pickwick cafe. President Louis H. Hoskins appointed Harry C. Arthur, sr., Frank Tausch and Joe Sowder as a committee to obtain the speaker and other program entertainment. Suggestions were made to the committee regarding both features. The dinner price will remain one dollar, the directors decided, and every effort will be made to assure that the event will be as successful as in the past two years. Anaheim’s Building Activity Decreases Building activity in Anaheim last month was low, it was revealed by Building Inspector R. Nyboe, with only 20 permits being issued having a total valuation of $20,424. Building permit valuations at the close of eight months of the year were $185,720. Last year at the start of September, building permits having a total valuation of $773,638 had been issued, Nyboe said. During July of this year, valuations amounted to $82,354, the building inspector said. Public hearing on the proposed zoning plan for Manchester boulevard will be held before the county supervisors on September 26 at 2 o’clock. The date was set Tuesday by the supervisors on the request of the county planning commission. Comprehensive zoning recommendations were made by the commission in its report to the supervisors. Protections will be heard upon these recommendations, after which the matter will be referred back to the commission. Pedestrian is Hurt by Auto Yesterday Mrs. Ann Wilson, 149 N. Lemon street, was knocked down and slightly injured when struck by an automobile while crossing Center street at Lemon street yesterday morning, according to police reports. She was not seriously hurt, her physician reported. Witnesses told officers Mrs. Wilson walked into the side of a car driven by L. D. Witherill of Route 4, box 215, Anaheim. He was driving slowly at the time, they said. Storm Forces Down Endurance Airplane Forced down at Palm Springs early yesterday morning when rain interfered with refueling activity, Troy Colboch and Jerry Kelley ended their attempt for a new endurance record for light airplanes at 2:45 o’clock. The storm which swept the desert area washed out the runway at the Palm Springs airport, scene of night refueling activities. The plane had been in the air more than 200 hours.