anaheim-gazette 1939-10-05

World News Paragraphs NEW RUSSIAN-NAZI TREATY IS SIGNED MOSCOW—Agreements to partition Poland permanently, to attempt to end the war at once, and to consult on necessary measures if the attempt fails were signed Friday by Russia and Germany. BRITAIN, FRANCE SHUN PEACE MOVE LONDON — Officials of both Great Britain and France indicated Friday they would not accept the Russo-German demand for peace on the latter's terms, despite the threat of Russian participation in the war. MOSCICKI RESIGNS AS PRESIDENT OF POLAND EUCHAREST — Resignation of Ignacy Moscicki as president of Poland was disclosed here last Saturday. He was succeeded by Wladyslav Raczkiewicz, former leader of Pomerania. Sen. August Zaleski is expected to become foreign minister in place of Josef Beck. WITNESS SAYS REDS DOMINATE UNIONS WASHINGTON—Testifying before the Dies committee here Saturday, Joseph Zack declared that communists control 11% of the CIO's 44 international unions. Zack said he was a charter member of the communist party in the United States, but deserted the Edgar Crowther Called by Death Tuesday Morning Funeral Services Tomorrow Morning for Prominent Placentia Rancher Edgar W. Crowther, 61, well known Placentia rancher, died suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday morning at his home on Placentia avenue. Mr. Crowther was born in Anaheim in 1878 and lived here until he moved with his family to Placentia in the early 80's. He was the last surviving member of the family which came here from England in 1875. Members of the Crowther family were all musically inclined and Edgar Crowther was a proficient violinist, having studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Crowther, came to Anaheim from England in 1875 and Mr. Crowther established a blacksmith shop which prospered. He later purchased the ranch in Placentia and moved his family there. He set out walnut and orange trees and soon had a thriving ranch. William Crowther was prominent in affairs of early days. He was WITNESS SAYS REDS DEMINATE UNIONS WASHINGTON—Testifying before the Dies committee here Saturday, Joseph Zack declared that communists control 11% of the CIO's 44 international unions. Zack said he was a charter member of the communist party in the United States, but deserted the party in 1934. NEUTRALITY FIGHT OPENS IN CONGRESS WASHINGTON—Senators Key Pittman of Nevada and William E. Borah of Idaho were the leaders of opposing factions which opened debate on President Roosevelt's proposal to repeal the arms embargo here last Monday. Pittman supports the administration; Borah is an opponent of the change. CARDINAL MUNDELEIN IS CALLED BY DEATH CHICAGO—Death from a heart attack Monday closed, the career of George Cardinal Mundelein, 67, spiritual guide of 1,000,000 Roman Catholics in the archdiocese of Chicago. CONQUEST OF POLAND UNRECOGNIZED BY U. S. WASHINGTON — The conquest of Poland is not recognized by the United States, Secretary of State Cordell Hull declared Monday, and this nation will continue its diplomatic relations with the present Polish government in France. YANKS CAPTURE OPENING GAME NEW YORK—Charley Keller's triple in the ninth innings, followed by a single by Bill Dickey, gave the New York Yankees a 2 to 1 win over Cincinnati yesterday in the opening game of the World's Series. Red Ruffing was the winning pitcher, Paul Derringer the losing hurler. New York made it two wins in a row over Cincinnati with a 4 to 0 victory as Monte Pearson tied a World's Series record by allowing the Reds only two hits. NEW BEESEMYER HEARING ORDERED SAN QUENTIN PRISON — A second public hearing for Gilbert Beesemyer, to be held in Los Edgar Crowther was a proficient violinist, having studied at the Boston Conservatory of Music. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Crowther, came to Anaheim from England in 1875 and Mr. Crowther established a blacksmith shop which prospered. He later purchased the ranch in Placentia and moved his family there. He set out walnut and orange trees and soon had a thriving ranch. William Crowther was prominent in affairs of early days. He was for many years a director and later become president of the Anaheim Union Water company. Edgar Crowther is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dominica Crowther of Fullerton, widow of the late Walter Crowther, and a brother-in-law, Walter Hitchens of Los Angeles. There were four children in the family Sarah, Walter, Edgar and Ruby. An adopted son of Ruby Hitchens lives in Los Angeles. Edgar Crowther's entire estate, estimated to be worth upwards of $200,000, was left in its entirety to the First Church of Christ, Scientist of Boston. The estate comprises 136 acres of oranges and walnuts with the home on Placentia avenue, 160 acres of unirrigated farm land in Santa Ana canyon, a palatial home at Newport Beach and the 100 foot yacht, Pilgrim, among other assets. Edgar's will was found when County Treasurer Stephenson opened his safety deposit box in the Bank of America. Members of the family were present, Attorney H. C. Head represented the estate. No executor being named in the will it was understood that Attorney Head will file a petition with Public Administrator E. R. Abbey asking letters of administration over the estate. Funeral services for Mr. Crowther will be conducted tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from the chapel of Backs, Terry & Campbell under the auspices of the Christian Science church. Burial will be in Anaheim cemetery: Pall bearers will be Arthur C. Edwards, Adolph Koch, R. B. Cellis, George House, Alfred Beckner and L. P. Barnhart. Packing of Meat is Topic of Talk The meat packing industry was the subject of a talk given before members of the Anaheim Rotary Mary Margaret McBride, author, David Burnee Zinnia, which was she specialists and horticulturists at a preschool in New York City. The flower, a granddaughter of early American days, is five to six deep. It will bloom in any garden with difference in size of the new giant Zinnia by Miss McBride. RESEARCH PROJECT STUDY CITRUS Q One hundred twenty valencia orchards will be studied in Orange county in a joint research project to be established here by the Citrus Experiment station in cooperation with several packing houses, and a citrus growers' committee. The investigation involves an intensive survey of orchard operations, soil conditions, pest control practices, irrigation methods and other possible factors that may influence the quality and sizes of oranges. The industry is faced with heavy moyages of fruit in the future, in which quality will play even a more important part than in the past, it is said. A growers committee, headed by Fred Ferrey, Tustin, will assist the field staff of the Citrus Experiment station in obtaining data bearing on tree handling practices in the 120 orchards to be studied and analyzed by the research department. Probation Ordered for Drunken Driver Howard S. Atcheson, 54, of 605 E. Washington Street, Santa Ana, was fined $150 and denied the right to apply for an operator's license for six months when he pleaded guilty yesterday morning before City Judge Frank Tausch on a charge of driving while drunk. The Santa Ana man was operating his car on a probation license at the time of his arrest, court records reveal. He was taken into custody at 6:48 o'clock Tuesday evening after assertedly driving his car into a parked auto- NEW BEESEMYER HEARING ORDERED SAN QUENTIN PRISON — A second public hearing for Gilbert Beesemyer, to be held in Los Angeles next Tuesday, was ordered Tuesday by the state board of prisons and paroles. Beesemyer, convicted of grand theft, is seeking parole from a 40-year sentence. DOMINIONS JOIN IN WAR CONFERENCE LONDON—A conference to coordinate British empire war measures will be held here soon, with cabinet ministers coming from Canada, Australian, New Zealand and South Africa, it was announced yesterday by Dominions Secretary Anthony Eden. MUSSOLINI DELAYS ACTION ON PEACE ROME—No steps will be taken by Benito Mussolini toward establishing peace in Europe until Hitler's speech to the Reichstag late this week, and then only if the Nazi leader gives him a basis for action, it was reported here yesterday. Hallowe'en Stamp Supply Still Good A considerable quantity of the Hallowe'en stamps are still available at the office of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Secretary John A. Morgan announced today. Residents are urged to use them on all correspondence between now and Hallowe'en. Packing of Meat is Topic of Talk The meat packing industry was the subject of a talk given before members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Lloyd Birkhofer of the Cudahy Packing company. The speaker was introduced by O. H. Renner, program chairman of the day. Describing the meat industry as the oldest, largest and most modern in the world, Birkhofer said that the average consumption of meat by an individual a year equals the person's weight. Purchase by the Rotary club of 100 copies of the book "Key to the Constitution of the United States" was announced by Dr. L. C. Deming. The book was explained by C. S. Armstrong, field secretary in southern California for the National Constitution Week. National Guard to Add to Enlistment Twenty-one men will be added to the personnel of Company K, 185th Infantry of the California National Guard, located in Anaheim, it has been determined. A similar increase will be made by Company I at Orange and Company L at Santa Ana, according to announcements. The new enlistments will bring the battalion's total strength to more than 250 officers and men and were authorized in line with the nation-wide order for increasing the National Guard's enlistment. Young Republicans Club is Organized A Young Republicans club for Orange county was organized Monday evening at the home of Miss Alice Bloodgood on Brookhurst avenue and an official charter received from the state organization. Miss Dorothy Thompson of Fullerton acted as temporary chairman, with Betty Bender of Fullerton serving as secretary. A nomination committee composed of Dick Davis, Babette Stein and Bill Queale was selected and instructed to report at the next meeting on October 16 at Kibel's cafe in Fullerton. Drunk Driver Pays Fine of $250 Here Roy Waggoner, 38, 146 E. Center street, pleaded guilty Monday before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of driving while drunk and paid a fine of $250. Waggoner was arrested September 3 following a traffic accident, but was granted continuance of the case until Monday. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1939 Hallowe’en Fete Plans Progress, Reports Reveal Committee Chairmen Outline Developments at Today’s Merchants Meeting Encouraging reports were submitted by most of the committee chairmen planning individual events in the annual Hallowe’en celebration at this morning’s meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association at the Marigold cafe. Financial contributions are nearing the goal set by Chairman O. H. Renner, with additional revenues expected from solicitations, breakfast and grand ball. A total of 80 floats and decorated cars have already been registered for the parade and Chairman August Schumacher said he expects to have several more entries before the lists are closed. Kid's Parade The kid’s parade, featuring pets and floats, is being organized by a committee composed of J Ben Kaulbars, Rev. Father James Nevin and Kenneth Paden. This event is a new feature of the celebration and will be held during the middle of the day. Chairman Herb Eldred of the Traffic Accident Kills One Man One man was fatally injured hurt, one critically, in a collision and Harbor boulevard, south Tuesday evening. All seven pts. the Anaheim Sanitarium by service, where Erwin Roland, Joseph, Mo., died shortly after. Most critically injured of the survivors was J. Harvey Good, 40 of 1241 Maple street, Santa Ana who suffered a serious head injury sanitarium attendants reported. Others injured in the crash were Mrs. S. E. Spohn, 48, of 168 Lemon street, Walnut; her husband; a daughter, Carol, 15; Lee R. Strickland and Clark White, 38, both of Santa Ana. California highway patrol officials would not reveal how the accident occurred, except that it took place at the intersection. ANAHEIM AMERICAN CELEBRATES 20 Anaheim post of the Ame ARCH PROJECT STARTED TO ADD CITRUS QUALITY FACTORS Packing house records will be used, as will other records from the farm advisor's office and the agricultural commissioner. Questionnaires are now being prepared to cover all phases of the investigation, which will cover all phases of the investigation, which will cover wherever possible records of the past five years, and take up accurate observations for the next two years or more. The aim of the cooperating agencies is to find an early answer to the causes of such quality deterrents as granulation, puffiness, hollow centers, and rough rind. A conference was held recently in the farm advisor's office at Santa Ana to plan the procedure of the proposed survey. Participants included local growers, packing house managers, and representatives of the Citrus Experiment station, Agricultural extension service and the agricultural commission. Kiwanians Elect Year’s Officers A talk on venereal diseases by Walter F. Joslin of the state department of public health, and election of new officers for the coming year were the highlights of the program at the Kiwanis club's meeting Tuesday noon. Dr. Charles Irvin was program chairman. Joslin spoke in particular about the two new state laws which went into effect last month dealing with pre-marital and prenatal examinations. Kid's Parade The kid's parade, featuring pets and floats, is being organized by a committee composed of J Ben Kaulbars, Rev. Father James Nevin and Kenneth Paden. This event is a new feature of the celebration and will be held during the middle of the day. Chairman Herb Eldred of the breakfast committee announced his complete corps of assistants. Leo J. Friis, H. E. W. Barnes, Harry C. Arthur, sr., and Leon Wray will be in charge of the program, with William T. Wallop directing ticket sales. The remainder of the committee includes K. B. Rigby, Rudolph Boysen, Ernest Ganahl, A. W. Sowder, Ray Van Wagoner, Glen Peck, Dr. John Boege, William Gordon, Wayne Griggs, Ted Masterson, Bill Payne, Robert Easton, Dr. L. E. Wilson, Dr. A. E. Elliott, Dale Straw, Dr. Charles Schutz, Lt. C. A. Schmitt, Dr. Niels Boege, A. C. Riutcel, Charles Smith, Glen Merrill, Dr. M. M. Henderson, Ewald Lemcke, L. H. Hoskins, Les Herron, Everett M. Cone, Les Moon, August Schumacher and John W. Price. Calliope Assured August Eltiste announced that he will provide a calliope and operators for use during the event. The directors, meeting after the regular session, decided to hold the window-judging contest a week in advance of the celebration and asked that all contestants have their displays ready for inspection by Tuesday, October 24. It was also recommended that employers urge their employees to begin wearing costumes on that day. Ted Masterson began circulation of a petition to the Anaheim school districts asking that the opening and closing dates of schools be changed. It is recommended that schools open about October 1 and close about July 1. Class in First Aid Will Start Tuesday A class in first aid, under sponsorship of the adult education program, will be started next Tuesday evening in the little theater room at Anaheim union high school. The class will be held between 7 and 9-o'clock. Dr. Alan Hansen of Laguna Beach, chairman of farm and home parade and Chairman August Schumacher said he expects to have several more entries before the lists are closed. ANAHEIM AMERICAN CELEBRATES 20 Anaheim post of the American Orchestra or its joint research project published here by the Citizen station in cooperation several packing houses, bus growers’ committee,igation involves an inquiry of orchard operations,pest control irrigation methods andible factors that maythe quality and sizes of industry is faced with heavy oil of fruit in the futurequality-will play even a important part than in the said.A growers comaded by Fred Ferreywill assist the field staffirus Experiment station data bearing on tree practices in the 120to be studied and analyzeresearch department. Council Introduced The remaining members of the city council, Charles A. PearsonM.W.Martenet,jr.,F.A.Yungbluth and Leo J.Sheridan,were also introduced,as were.City Clerk Charles E.Griffith,Policychief J.S.Bouldin and DistrictAttorney George F.Holden.Pearson,Martenet,Griffith,Bouldinand Holden are all members othepost.Following the introduction othecity officials and districtattorney.Webb presented Rev.FatherJames Nevin of St.Bonifac Bodies of Storm Victims Located Bodies of two passengers on the boat Nina-O which sank duringthe storm a week ago Sundaywere recovered on Orange countybeaches last week end,and thbodyof a third man was foundMonday on the rocks at Coronel Mar. A body identified as that oMarion E.Tanner of Compton.were found at Newport Beach.The second body was sound offHunington Beach and identified as that oJohn S.Harrington,11.ofLouBeach.Both were passengers ontheNine.O A talk on venereal diseases by Walter F. Joslin of the state department of public health, and election of new officers for the coming year were the highlights of the program at the Kiwanis club's meeting Tuesday noon. Dr. Charles Irvin was program chairman. Joslin spoke in particular about the two new state laws which went into effect last month dealing with pre-marital and prenatal examinations. Ted Kuchel was elected president of the club, succeeding L. C. Herron, and Fred Backs was re-elected treasurer. The nine directors elected are A. Curtis Case, Everett M. Cone, Harry I. Horn, EwaId Lemcke, Glen Merrill, Dr. Homer A. Nelson, August E. Schumacher, Dr. Charles Schutz and Dr. L. E. Wilson. Orange County High in Mineral Deposits With a production of mineral deposits valued at $21,601.082 during the past year, Orange county ranked fourth among the state's mineral-producing counties, it has been released by the state division of mines. Oil and gas deposits were the leading producers, although a total of 13 minerals were represented, the division report stated. Motion Pictures on Lions Club Program Motion pictures of Yellowstone National park scenes and an educational film on manufacture of roofing materials were shown to members of the Anaheim Lions club last Friday noon by Dr. Ralph Murane of Santa Ana. A. I. Hull was program chairman of the day. Class in First Aid Will Start Tuesday A class in first aid, under sponsorship of the adult education program, will be started next Tuesday evening in the little theater room at Anaheim union high school. The class will be held between 7 and 9-o'clock. Dr. Alan Hansen of Laguna Beach, chairman of farm and home accident prevention committee of the county council of Red Cross, will be the instructor of the class, it was announced. Building Valuation Continues Decline The 21 building permits issued by the city of Anaheim during September had a total valuation of $18,992, according to Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboe. Twenty permits were issued during the same month last year having a valuation of $82,781. Valuation of building permits granted during the first nine months of the year amounted to $204,964.50, considerably below the figure of $856,419 for the same period last year, Nyboe reported. Judge Ames Estate Valued at $88,700 An estate appraised at $88,700.97 was left by the late Judge Homer G. Ames, according to an inventory filed with superior court late last week by James B. Utt, state inheritance tax appraiser. The estate includes several parcels of real estate valued at $34,-800; personal property appraised at $6832.50; five trust deeds aggregating $17,300, and other items totalling $1268.47. Quota Allotted "Y" for Hollywood Day Anaheim is entitled to send boys and 15 adults to the annual "Y" day in Hollywood to be held October 14, it has been announced by YMCA Secretary J. B. Wilbru. A full-day's program, including a premiere showing of an outdoor picture at the Chinese theater, or a tour of the Columbia Broadcasting studio; a box luncheon and the U.S. S.C.-Illinois football game, has been arranged. Cost for boys is $1.20 and adults, $1.70, Wilbur said. Drunken Motorist Chooses Jail Territory Blake E. Pratt, 30, of 216 Whiting street, Fullerton, elects to serve a 50-day sentence in a county jail rather than pay a fine of $100 after he pleaded guilty Monday before City Judge Fry Tausch to a charge of driving while drunk. Pratt was arrested by Anaheim officers Sunday evening. Truck Accident Tuesday Hills One Man; Hurts Six A man was fatally injured and six other persons were critically injured in a collision of Manchester boulevard and Bor boulevard, southwest of Ananeim, at 7 o'clock evening. All seven persons injured were removed to Anaheim Sanitarium by the Orange County Ambulance where Erwin Roland, 36, of 702 S. Tenth street, St. Mo., died shortly after 1 o'clock Wednesday morning. The city council of the city of Anaheim during an informal meeting last Tuesday night laid plans for its course of action in event that the California State Retirement Life Payments act is adopted at the special election on November 7. This course of action is fully stated in the following letter which has been sent to all city employees and officers: "In the event that 'The California State Retirement Life Payments act' is adopted, the following, of necessity will be its effect upon the operation of city government: "Under Section 10 of said act the city MUST accept Retirement Compensation warrants in payment of all taxes, licenses, and light, water and power bills. Nobody but cities and other political entities will be compelled to accept the warrants." Heim American Legion Post Celebrates 20th Anniversary Heim post of the American Legion formally commemorates 20th birthday anniversary last Monday evening. HEIM AMERICAN LEGION POST CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY Theheim post of the American Legion formally commemorates 20th birthday anniversary last Monday evening in banquet, short business program and entertainment. Aair was held in the post clubrooms in the basement of city hall, and was attended by several city officials and leaders of Anaheim as well as guests from other cities in county. The banquet was served by the post's party unit, with plates being set for 105 persons. Commanders of the post honored during the dinner, which William P. Webb, commander of the post, pre-joined master. He introduced Charles H. Mann, who commended the post on any services it has rendered to community and pledged the nation of the city in the Leisure civic activities. Council Introduced Remaining members of the Council, Charles A. Pearson, Martenet, Jr., F. A. Yungand Leo J. Sheridan, were introduced, as were City Charles E. Griffith, Police S. Bouldin and District George F. Holden, Pearartenet, Griffith, Bouldin are all members of giving the introduction of officials and district at Webb presented Rev. Fathies Nevin of St. Boniface Tides of Storm Victims Located Is of two passengers on the China-O which sank during a week ago Sunday recovered on Orange county last week end, and the third man was found on the rocks at Corona r. Body, identified as that of E. Tanner of Compton, was at Newport Beach. The body was sound off Hunt-Beach and identified as that of S. Harrington, 11, of Long Both were passengers on church; Carroll D. Cone, president of the Lions club; L. C. Herron, president of Kiwanis club; Kenneth Dougan, president of 20-30 club; Lt. Charles A. Schmitt, commandant of St. Catherine's Military school, and Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel. Visitors Presented Distinguished Legionnaires from other posts who were introduced were Ewald Wegner of Orange, past commander of the post in that city and past chef de gare of the Orange County Voiture, 40 et 8 society; Fred Dukes of Buena Park, holder at one time or another of more Legion positions that any man in the county; and H. R. Brinkerhoff, junior past commander of Santa Ana post. It was through the courtesy of Brinkerhoff that the Eddie Thomas orchestra, now playing at the College Inn, was obtained to provide music during the dinner. Program Offered Neil Able, master of ceremonies, presented the Fanchon and Marco vaudeville artists, Gus and Virginia, in a short program of violin and accordion duets. The post accepted the invitation of Herron to attend the Kiwanis club's Armistice day program on November 7 and also received an invitation from the Huntington Beach post, through Joe Elliott, to participate in the annual Armistice day celebration to be held at Huntington Beach on Nov. 11. The 21st district meeting will be held on Sunday, October 28, at the Anaheim post's clubrooms, it was announced by Commander Glen Peck. Elderly Woman is Visiting Elderly Woman is Victim of Crash Mrs. May Jackson, 72, former secretary of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce and later assistant to the secretary, was fatally injured last Friday evening when struck down by an automobile while crossing a street at Huntington Beach. She died at St. Joseph hospital, the 45th traffic accident fatality of the year in the county. Driver of the automobile which struck Mrs. Jackson was George P. Wilcox of Los Angeles. According to police reports, the woman had just alighted from a bus and was crossing Ocean avenue at Sixth street when Wilcox's car hit her, dragging her 50 feet. Avocado Institute Slated October 20 "Where de we go from here?" is the theme question assigned to a discussion panel of farm leaders and market specialists, at the tenth annual Avocado Growers Institute at La Habra, October 20. Economic conditions of recent seasons have built up greater grower interest in marketing and industry problems. The panel of speakers will endeavor to help the grower analyze the factors influencing his fruit returns. Gun Charge Brings Man Before Court Warren K. Nelson, 23, of 839 N. Palm street, was ordered to pay a fine of $50 or spend 25 days in the county jail after he had pleaded guilty this morning before City Judge Frank Tausch to a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was arrested shortly after noon yesterday. Burglary Attempt at Store Thwarted An unsuccessful attempt was made early this morning to break into the Mother Colony Wine store, according to police reports. Two men attracted the attention of the nightwatchman who called police, but the men had departed when officers arrived. They left a tire wrench by one of the doors.