anaheim-gazette 1939-10-26

69th ANNIVERSARY Orange County's Oldest Newspaper VOLUME LXX Explosion and Fire Fatal to 81-Year-Old Resident Almon Taber is Killed Instantly When Escaping Gas Ignites in Home Early Sunday Afternoon A faulty connection on the gas stove in his small home is believed to have been the cause of the explosion and fire which damaged his home and caused the death of Almon Taber, 81; shortly after one o'clock Sunday afternoon. Taber resided alone at 403½ S. Philadelphia street. Coroner Earl Abbey conducted neither an inquest nor an autopsy, but did investigate the circumstances thoroughly. The probable occurrences, according to the reconstruction of the case by Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe, were that Taber, who had just returned to his home after visiting at the residence of his brother, Elmer E. Taber, 707 N. Zeyn street, struck a match to Engineers Shown Development of Prado Dam Work Progress of Project Viewed by County Group After Dinner Saturday Construction work at Prado dam on the Santa Ana river is progressing rapidly and U. S. army engineers are now prepared to start construction on Fullerton and Brea creek dams. This information was given to members of the Orange County Engineers club and their friends during a dinner at the Prado dam site last Saturday noon. The dinner was followed by a tour if inspection of the project. The outlet works is being rushed to completion. It is a massive concrete structure which will regulate the flow of flood waters through the dam. Five huge gates which damaged his home and caused the death of Almón Taber, 81; shortly after one o'clock Sunday afternoon. Taber resided alone at 40312 S. Philadelphia street. Coroner Earl Abbey conducted neither an inquest nor an autopsy, but did investigate the circumstances thoroughly. The probable occurrences, according to the reconstruction of the case by Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe, were that Taber, who had just returned to his home after visiting at the residence of his brother, Elmer E. Taber, 707 N. Zeyn street, struck a match to light his pipe and that gas, escaping from the faulty connection, ignited immediately. Taber's body was found on the floor near a chair, with his pipe close by. Died Instantly The fire in the house was discovered by passersby and was extinguished "quickly by firemen, only the interior of the building being damaged. It is believed that Taber died instantly. Taber's body was removed to the Hilgenfeld mortuary, from which funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon. Burial was in Loma Vista cemetery. He had resided in Anaheim for the past 12 years, although he spent 60 years in California, mostly as a miner. Besides the brother in Anaheim, he is survived by two other brothers, Clarence Taber of Milford, Iowa and Roy E. Taber of Howard, So. Dak., and a sister, Miss Lulu Taber of St. Joseph, Missouri. FOUR KILLED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Two of the four persons killed in automobile accidents in Orange county during the past week met death at or near the intersection of Orangethorpe and Brookhursts roads, although in two separate mishaps. First of the victims was John McInnis, 19, of 715 E.-First street, Eanta Ana, who was killed instantly Sunday evening when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an automobile reportedly operated by Toney Solabo, 23, of Pomona. Seriously injured in the same accident was Miss Betty Dean, 19, of Santa Ana, riding with McInnis on the motorcycle. Second Crash Monday The second accident occurred shortly before midnight Monday and cost the life of Leo DeSoto, 38, of Los Angeles. Investigating (Continued on Page 4) False Registering Golden Jubilee of Church Nears End White Temple Methodists to Conclude Celebration Next Sunday The Golden Jubilee banquet tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock and the Golden Jubilee services on Sunday will bring to a close the White Temple Methodist church's observance of its fiftieth anniversary, which opened last Sunday. Former district superintendents and pastors and their wives will be in the receiving line tomorrow evening to welcome former and present members and friends. Special speakers during the banquet will be Dr. Ralph Lee, who served as pastor from 1929-1932 and Dr. Ray C. Harker, pastor from 1932 to 1936. Special Music Three guest vocal soloists and a string quartet will provide special music during the banquet and program, and Mrs. Kate McCullah, whose father formerly served the church as pastor, will also present a special feature. Vocal soloists will be Edwin C. Dunning, a former director of the White Temple choir; Mrs. Paul Demaree of San Juan Capistrano, a former member of the choir, and Miss Betty Fackiner, present member of the choir and a radio artist. Guests will be served at tables according to the year which they came to Anaheim and former pastors will be hosts at the tables. The dinner will be served by the Woman's Aid. Dr. Lyons to Preach Dr. James L: Lyons, district superintendent, will speak at the Golden Jubilee service Sunday (Continued on page 7) Death Car Driver Must Face Trial Silas E. Spohn, charged with negligent homicide in connection with the deaths of Ervin Rowland and J+ Harvey Good as the result engineers are now prepared to start construction on Fullerton and Brea creek dams. This information was given to members of the Orange County Engineers club and their friends during a dinner at the Prado dam site last Saturday noon. The dinner was followed by a tour if inspection of the project. The outlet works is being rushed to completion. It is a massive concrete structure which will regulate the flow of flood waters through the dam. Five huge gates will be set to control the flow. The outlet gates and tunnel have a capacity of 18,000 second feet of water. The famous "hole in the dam," basis of most contention in battles over the project, has already been completed. It is a 66-inch steel pipe encased in concrete and buried far below the dam. Its purpose is to provide an outlet for underground flow of water which percolates through the river bottom into the basin of the Orange county costal plain. Construction Explained Construction of the dam was explained by army engineers and members of the party were taken on an escorted tour to points of interest where work is in progress. In order to assure a complete water cut-off under the dam, with the exception of the 66-inch pipe, sheet piling has been driven from 60 to 90 feet, penetrating the sandstone bedrock from two to three feet. At other points a concrete key wall also has been installed. These will form the water cutoff (Continued on Page 4) Window Judging Planned Monday Store windows participating in the Hallowe'en contest will be judged at 6 o'clock Monday evening, it was announced by Kurt Epstein at the Anaheim Merchants association meeting this morning. The windows will be decorated during the week end. Merchants were urged to light their store windows and raise their awnings during the parade next Tuesday evening. Joe Sowder announced that most of the vacant store windows in town have been, or will be decorated for the celebration. Bleachers will be placed on the front lawn of the high school and a public address system installed for the benefit of those wishing to False Registering Charges Brought The district attorney's office this afternoon was preparing to issue four criminal complaints against persons residing in the Westminster area, charging them with false registration, it was learned by the Gazette on good authority. Some of the complaints charge registration without sufficient period of residence and others charge individuals with procuring illegal registrations. All the complaints are felonies, the penalty for which is not less than one year and not more than three years in state's prison. The matter was brought to the attention of public officials at the last meeting of the board of supervisors. Assistant District Attorney Joel Ogle is reported to have drawn up the complaints. Man's Purse Stolen by Pickpocket Gang A man and four women who engaged him in conversation in the alley next to his house, last evening robbed C. C. Davis, 714 N. Claudina street, of his wallet containing $35, Davis reported to Anaheim police last night. Davis did not miss the purse until after the group had left, he said. Death Car Driver Must Face Trial Silas E. Spohn, charged with negligent homicide in connection with the deaths of Ervin Rowland and J. Harvey Good as the result of an automobile accident October 3, was held to answer in superior court at the conclusion of a preliminary examination conducted in Anaheim justice court yesterday afternoon. Information will be filed in superior court Saturday morning. The 62-year-old Walnut resident is accused of negligence in the operation of his automobile immediately before the collision between his car and a truck upon which Rowland and Good were riding. Rowland died a few hours after the accident and Good succumbed four days later. The state charges Spohn failed to make a boulevard stop as he entered Manchester boulevard from Harbor boulevard. Three Permits are Issued During Week Three building permits having a total valuation of $5150 were issued during the past week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. The largest was granted to Leo J. Sheridan for alterations and additions to a residence at 400 N. Lemon street, amounting to $3200. C. H. Mann, 507 N. Zeyn street, will add a bedroom, bathroom and service porch to his home at a cost of $1800. F. E. Otto will construct a garage costing $1500 at 514 S. Citron street. Armistice Float Design Revealed Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's float in the Armistice day parade at Huntington Beach will be a replica of the Pioneer House on North West street, it was revealed yesterday at the meeting of the chamber's board of directors. The float is being built by J. J. Krogen. Miss Kathleen Burkhardt will be costumed in old time clothing by the Daughters of the American Revolution, as will two or three small girls who will also ride on the float. Buena Park Woman Injured in Mishap Mrs. Hollis L. Chapman of Buena Park suffered slight shock as the result of a collision Tuesday night between the car her husband was driving and one operated by another man who refused to report his name, police records show. The accident occurred at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles street. SARY AND HISTORICAL E ANAHEIM G ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1939 Eers Shown Development of Po Dam Work of Project Viewed by City Group Afterinner Saturday ion work at Prado dam ta Ana river is propidly and U. S. army are now prepared to action on Fullerton and dams. This informaven to members of the city Engineers club and s during a dinner at the site last Saturday noon. was followed by a tour of the project. works is being rushed on. It is a massive structure which will regflow of flood waters dam. Five huge gates ON REACHING SIXTY-NINE With pride and with gratitude, the editors of the Anaheim Gazette announce this newspaper's sixty-ninth birthday, and present herewith its anniversary edition; and, thus, southern California's oldest newspaper, with the single exception of a San Diego periodical, enters upon another twelve-month period with renewed desire to serve the City of Anaheim and environs in its unique capacity of publishing a local newspaper, chronicling local events, designed for the families and the homes of local people. In 1870, displaying the same vigor and courage possessed by that handful of hardy Pioneers who founded this city, the late George Barter, in a little office on Chartres street, brought forth the first issue of the Gazette, and announced that his newspaper was dedicated towards building for a better Anaheim. Those were the days when men and women labored long and hard — where they toiled for their daily bread and worked continuously to fashion a permanently happy, healthful abode for themselves and for the future. They were days of incessant toil, also, for the new publication. Type was set by hand, in those early days; and the printing was, of course, done on a hand-press. The Gazette made the interests of the city its own interests; and steadily, as week slipped into month, and the years began to roll by, it became a definite and abiding part of Anaheim. It has been said that the history of this newspaper is the Anaheim Host to 21st District of American Legion Joe Long, Past Commander of State Department, is Special Guest Anaheim American Legion post was host to an all-day meeting o the 21st district here Sunday at the post's clubrooms in the citi hall. Counties comprising the distri trict are Orange and Riverside and delegates were present from 20 posts. Ralph Nicodemus o Brea, district commander, preside over the meeting after having been introduced by Glen Peck, commander of Anaheim post. Joe Long, past state department commander, was the principal speaker. He reported on the recennational convention which he attended as California's representative. New Judging Announced Monday Windows participating in live'en contest will be 6 o'clock Monday evenings announced by Kurt the Anaheim Merchants meeting this morning. Windows will be decorated week end. It were urged to light windows and raise strings during the parade day evening. Joe Sowdressed that most of the windows in town or will be decorated celebration. It was placed on the high school and address system installed effort of those wishing to better Anaheim. Those were the days when men and women labored long and hard — where they toiled for their daily bread and worked continuously to fashion a permanently happy, healthful abode for themselves and for the future. They were days of incessant toil, also, for the new publication. Type was set by hand, in those early days; and the printing was, of course, done on a hand-press. The Gazette made the interests of the city its own interests; and steadily, as week slipped into month, and the years began to roll by, it became a definite and abiding part of Anaheim. It has been said that the history of this newspaper is the history of this city. That is literally true. The only complete story of this community is to be founded in the recorded files of the Gazette. On those columns is a sixty-nine year running account of all the happenings that went to make community life from 1870 to 1939. There, one may read of the achievements and the disappointments, of the successes and the failures, of the politics and the society, and of the lives and deaths as they occurred. Sometimes adversity and temporary setbacks are told. But through every volume, perspective sees an unflinching desire to improve, to grow, and to serve. Anaheim continues to look forward towards a brighter future; so does the Anaheim Gazette. In the building of this community this newspaper has ever played, to the best of its ability, its own enthusiastic part. And in the building of the Gazette, one person, the late Henry Kuchel devoted an almost lifetime. Henry Kuchel, for forty-eight years, was this newspapers' editor and publisher. Co-owner for a time with his brother, Charles Kuchel, present justice of the peace, he became thereafter its sole proprietor, and since his demise in 1935, the Kuchel family has directed its publication. From 1887 to 1935, Henry Kuchel guided the Gazette, and played his part in guiding Anaheim, through a near half-century from early pioneer days to these contemporary times. The paper and the community grew hand in hand. From a little group of pioneers, Anaheim today has a population of over 12,000. And from the hand-press days of 1870, this newspaper has a large, modern, fully equipped printing and publishing plant the better to serve the city and its many friends. On reaching its sixty-ninth birthday, the Gazette, proud of a romantic and colorful past and of its having published local events from the city's early life, looks forward to a year which it trusts will favor all and which will permit it to bring Anaheim and the surrounding territory an ever better local newspaper. MRS. HENRY KUCHEL THEODORE B. KUCHEL. World News Paragraphs NAZIS DENOUNCE TURKEY'S ACTION BERLIN — German newspapers denounced Turkey's action in signing a mutual aid pact with England and France last Friday. At the same time, British and French editors were hailing the amidst reports of Russian willingness to accept only modest concessions from Finland. OLSON ORDERS PRISON BOARD HEARING NOV. 3 SAN QUENTIN PRISON—Five members of the state board of the post's clubrooms in the city hall. Counties comprising the district are Orange and Riverside and delegates were present from 20 posts. Ralph Nicodemus of Brea, district commander, presides over the meeting after having been introduced by Glen Peck, commander of Anaheim post. Joe Long, past state department commander, was the principal speaker. He reported on the recent national convention which he attended as California's representative on the national executive committee, telling of the stand which the Legion took on neutrality. He also touched upon Boys State, which he said should be continued with emphasis being placed on the quality of youth seni rather than quantity. Plans Summarized A summary of the program planned by the Fifth Area was given by Robert Dinsmore, area commander who was formerly commander of 21st district. He was presented with the past commander's badge as one of the highlight of the program. Senator John Phillips of River side and Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim were also among the featured speakers during the day. Each spoke on separate phases of activities in the spring session of the state legislature. Several Speakers Among other guest speakers were Dick Welch of Riverside who talked on the activities of the state veterans board; Carl Sheen wood, grand chef de gare of the 40 and 8 and Tona Sandon of Santa Ana, president of the district auxiliary. The Frank Belgram perpetual membership trophy was presented to Buena Park post. Committee chairmen who reported included Bob McFall, Barning, membership; Dave Proud of Anaheim, Boy Scouts; Ray Smith of Anaheim, national defense Art Nielson, Santa Ana, Sons of the Legion; Clarence Chambelain Banning, Americanism; C. S. Worrell, Norco, disaster relief; Tom Murray, child welfare, and Fred Dukes of Buena Park, Boys' Station. A resolution favoring universal closing of business houses or Armistice day was unanimously adopted. NAZIS DENOUNCE TURKEY'S ACTION BERLIN — German newspapers denounced Turkey's action in signing a mutual aid pact with England and France last Friday. At the same time, British and French editors were hailing the pact as a political victory for the allies. UNITED STATES SEEKS TRADE WITH NEUTRALS WASHINGTON — Reciprocal trade treaties are being prepared by Secretary of State Cordell Hull with most South American nations and other neutral nations of Europe in an effort to enlarge the foreign markets of the United States, it was announced Friday. DEATH CLAIMS ZANE GREY, 64 PASADENA — Stricken by a heart attack early Monday morning, Zane Grey, 64, noted author, died at his home in suburban Altadena a short time later. He started life as a dentist, but turned to writing in 1904. EARL BROWDER IS INDICTED NEW YORK — Earl Browder, general secretary of the American Communist party, was indicted Monday by a federal grand jury on two counts of making false passport applications in 1937 and 1938. RUSSIA, FINLAND RENEW NEGOTIATIONS MOSCOW — A delegation of Finnish officials arrived here on Monday for climactic negotiations amidst reports of Russian willingness to accept only modern concessions from Finland. OLSON ORDERS PRISON BOARD HEARING NOV. 3 SAN QUENTIN PRISON—Five members of the state board of prison directors were ordered by Gov. Olson to appear before him at San Quentin prison on November 3 for hearings on charges of misconduct, neglect of duty and incompetency. SEIZURE OF SHIP ROUSES AMERICA WASHINGTON—Seizure of the United States liner, City of Flint, by Germans Tuesday created considerable concern in the United States. The government took immediate steps to have the ship, which was taken to the Soviet harbor of Murmansk, released. DIES CLAIMS RED EVIDENCE COMPLETE WASHINGTON—Chairman Dies of the house committee investigating un-Americanism said Tuesday that evidence permitting the prosecution of every leader of fascist and communist organizations in the United States has been obtained. NAZIS TO FIGHT TO BITTER END DANZIG—Joachim von Ribben-trop, nazi foreign minister, declared here Tuesday that Germany is determined to continue to war against Britain and her allies to the bitter finish and until the security of the German reich was assured for all time. New Car Bought by City Council Purchase of a new automobile for use by Vard W. Hannum and passage of a resolution closing certain private roads were the principal items of business transacted by the city council Tuesday night. The new car was purchased from the Middletor Motorsales at a cost of $821.03 and is 1940 Plymouth business coupe. The private roads closed are in the area bounded by Crone avenue, Ball road, Walnut street and the Southern Pacific railroad. Action was taken after the council had received no protests on the plan. The city reserved a right way for a sewer. The contract with D. J. Pastran chyur for garbage disposal during the coming year was accepted. Toastmasters Club Has Varied Program With John Kennedy presiding as toastmaster, the Anaheim Toastmasters heard a series of four talks ranging from social service to European history in their regular meeting Tuesday night. Speakers were Dr. C. O. Patterson, Frank Kellogg, Royal C. Marten and Dr. M. M. Henderson. Individual critics were Walter Taylor, James E. Donnegan, visiting lieutenant governor, Ea Smith and Arthur Porter. E. Kersten was general critic. CAL EDITION 1870 1939 GAZETTE NUMBER 1 Anaheim Host to District of American Legion long, Past Commander State Department, his Special Guest Hallowe'en Celebration to be Held Here Tuesday Approximately 40,000 People to Witness Gigantic Parade in the Evening; Breakfast is First Event Anaheim will be host to upwards of 40,000 persons next Tuesday evening when the gigantic, colorful parade, the climax of a one-day Hallowe’en celebration, will begin moving westward along Center street from Olive street, promptly at 7 o'clock. The event next Tuesday evening is the 16th annual Harvest Fete sponsored by the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturers association and promises to be one of the outstanding of the long series of celebrations. Finance Campaign of YMCA Started The Hallowe'en celebration will officially start at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning when the caliope contributed by August Eltiste starts its music in the residential section to awaken the populace. This “get up” call will remind Finance Campaign of YMCA Started Arthur G. Porter is Director of Drive Which Opened Tuesday Morning Anaheim YMCA's finance campaign started Tuesday morning with a campaign kick-off breakfast held at 6:30 o'clock at the "Y" building, 407 S. Philadelphia street. Five captains and 25 workers were present. These men started out directly after the breakfast, under the direction of Campaign Director Arthur G. Porter, to raise $4,100. Anaheim's quota for 1939-40. The following captains were present: Walter Taylor, Ted Payne, Wilbert Bonney, Frank Kellogg, and George Henry. Their workers are Tex Middleton, Sam Hilgenfeld, Winston Shaver, M. K. Beebe, R. Richardson, S. F. George, Warren Schutz, Charles Bush, Ernest Stump, Bill Llewellyn, Lloyd Ross, H. L. Burden, William Rickel, Fred Frederickson, Marion Pickel, Harold Harling, Al Raymond, and Leo Odin. The first report meeting will be held Friday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Opening of the campaign followed the annual meeting of the YMCA Friday evening at the Ebell clubhouse, during which a review of the past year's work was given and the financial report presented. Principal speaker of the evening The Hallowe'en celebration will officially start at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning when the calliope contributed by August Eltiste starts its music in the residential section to awaken the populace. This "get up" call will remind Anaheim people of the outdoor breakfast and entertainment to start in Anaheim city park at 7 o'clock. Herb Eldred, chairman of the breakfast committee, has arranged an excellent program which is expected to last well into the morning. Tickets for this event are on sale in various locations and costumes must be worn, for which cash prizes will be awarded. Prizes for Costumes Beginning about 10 o'clock will be a series of entertaining stunts on Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. Merchandise prizes for costumes will be awarded, the prizes being contributed by McCoy Drug Company, Kings shoe store, GallenKamps shoe store, S. Q. R. Store, S. H. Kress & Co., Funk's Confectionery, Crane jewelry, Karis shoe store, F. W. Woolworth company, J. C. Penney company, L. N. Wisser sports goods, Masterson's dress shop and Henry Bros. drug store. The kiddies parade, with elementary school children of the city participating, will start at 1 o'clock in front of the city hall. The line of march will be west on Center street to Lemon street, and thence north to the city park, where the parade will disband on the grounds of the horse show. The event is being held for the first time this year and is under (Continued on Page 7) (Continued on Page 6) THE GOBLINS 'LL get you if you don't watch out! Hallowe'en time is coming in Anaheim, and as usual will be ushered in on October 31 with one gigantic day of fun and frolic, complete with breakfast party, kid's parade, horse show, street dance, gigantic night parade and a grand ball in the evening, as the whole city goes into costume for the affair. Joyce Lindell and Marjorie Fischbach, above, are cutting up a little themselves as they prepare for the big event with a goblin of their own creation. Anaheim, as in the past, invites the whole county to be their guests for this annual occasion.