anaheim-gazette 1939-11-16

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited but the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, Calif. Subscription Per Year $2.00 Six Months $1.00 MRS. HENRY KUCHEL THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California under the Act of March 8, 1879. PRODUCTION FOR USE LOCALLY? It is reported that the S.R.A desires to lease certain property north of this city, ostensibly to conduct one of its production projects, advocated by the Governor's committee on unemployment. Thus, the new method of dealing with the grave problem of unemployment is brought directly home to the people of Anaheim and northern Orange county. When the Governor announced the appointment, a couple of weeks ago, of the administrative heads of the new plan, it was then stated that a unit of the production for use plan would first be started in Los Angeles county, to take care of, and to employ, approximately 5000 people on relief. Nothing further was to be done until the first unit had proved itself to be efficient and effective in combating unemployment. It was further stated that, after the first enterprise had proved itself, a second would be undertaken in San Francisco. Thereafter, if that one proved feasible, other groups, one by one, would be undertaken in various parts of the state; some industrial, some processing, others manufacturing, and others agricultural. No time was to be lost in establishing the first unit in Los Angeles. True, some public discussion was invited when the unemployment report was first made public, but aside from that, no approval by the public, or by its representatives in the legislature was asked for. From relief funds now available, the first step was to be undertaken. Why the change, now, in plans? Why is Orange county to be chosen for possible early establishment here of one of the new set-ups? Thereafter, if that one proved feasible, other groups, one by one, would be undertaken in various parts of the state; some industrial, some processing, others manufacturing, and others agricultural. No time was to be lost in establishing the first unit in Los Angeles. True, some public discussion was invited when the unemployment report was first made public, but aside from that, no approval by the public, or by its representatives in the legislature was asked for. From relief funds now available, the first step was to be undertaken. Why the change, now, in plans? Why is Orange county to be chosen for possible early establishment here of one of the new set-ups? Regardless of the answer, and, indeed, of the wisdom of the new plan, the matter comes to our people locally, not as something to be viewed from afar, but rather as something to be set up in our midst. What housing facilities are available for 5000 people? Would the plan absorb only local unemployed? Would this unit produce agricultural crops? How will any surpluses be disposed of? These, and many other questions must be answered. And they ought to be answered fully and fairly. Orange county has a right to know. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California The I. W. W. the read front organization of other years, is almost forgotten—superseded and swallowed up by the communist party and the many other leftist groups of today. But the old I.W.W.solgan—"I Won't Work—still flourishes and apparently has gained tens of thousands of new converts. If you doubt it; consider these simple, undeniable facts: Current expenditures for relief (for the year 1939) will be approximately 150 per cent more than the averages for the past six years, when the depression was at its worst. Yet California is substantially better off today than at any other time during the past six years, with more employment available to those who desire it with business and industrial payrolls generally larger, both in number of men employed and in wages paid. Why, then, does California face a demand for two and one half times as much from state funds for unemployment relief than the average of the past six years? California farmers—and all other common property taxpayers in section of the legislature, relief needs will doubtless be made the basis for many of the demands for new taxes—taxes which farmers and other overly-burdened taxpaying classes can not afford to assume. Under the circumstances, it would seem expedient for farmers and other taxpayers to turn the spotlight full upon the relief setup and get the facts—once and for all—regarding mounting relief expenditures. During the past six years, relief in California has cost the stupendous sum of 776 millions of dollars—twice as much as the state general fund expenditure for educating all the youth of California during the same period; three times as much as all the overhead of the regular departments of government. And that figures of 776 millions doesn't include the 166 millions that were spent to provide for the needy aged, the needy blind and dependent children. The facts are more than astounding; they are challenging. For if that condition continues, California citizens who are still time during the past six years, with more employment available to those who desire it with business and industrial payrolls generally larger, both in number of men employed and in wages paid. Why, then, does California face a demand for two and one half times as much from state funds for unemployment relief than the average of the past six years? California farmers—and all other common property taxpayers in California—need to think seriously on that startling state of affairs. For California, shortly, will have a special session of the state legislature — with demands for bigger and better relief appropriations, and for approximately $70,000,000 in new taxes to finance increased governmental overhead. And if the new taxes are passed, California workers, California home-owners and California business men—will pay the major share of the bill. On that, there can be no argument. To the man on the street (the little fellow who makes no claim to being a financial expert, but who pays his own way and who must also carry the load for an increasing number 'star-boarders' it is becoming increasingly apparent and there's something terribly haywire when relief expenditures increases even when business conditions improve. Either there's rank inefficiency in the administration of relief and open encouragement to a growing class of citizens to lock to government for aid and support, regard less of need, or there are leaks in relief expenditures which desperately need to be plugged in common fairness to those who pay the freight. At the forthcoming special ses- for educating all the youth of California during the same period; three times as much as all the overhead of the regular departments of government. And that figures of 776 millions doesn't include the 166 millions that were spent to provide for the needy aged, the needy blind and dependent children: The facts are more than astounding; they are challenging. For if that condition continues, California citizens who are still able to hold jobs and keep their heads above water — California employers who are still sufficiently solvent to hire men and pay off on Saturday night—will soon be headed for the breadlines along with the persons they are being called upon to support. And when relief demands increase in the face of improvement in business conditions—with more men marching back to work and with fewer idle plants and factories—there's certainly something wrong in California, as well as in Denmark. The California Council on Relief, headed by F. M. McAuliffe, sounds the warning: "More than in any other field of public activity, there is need for a broad educational program and need for a greater exchange of information, because in the field of relief, sentiment and sympathy are added to the many other influences which can bend legislative action away from the straight course based on logic and sound facts." No truer words ever were uttered. California has been known throughout the nation as a leader in humanitarian activities. But California cah not afford to let the crists and radicals—free with other people's money—create a new class of relief-bred Americans. That condition not only "UNREAL REALITIES" IN AMERICAN "KINGDOM" Did you know that a King still rules a section of America, four miles as large as the whole state in Delaware? That's the size of King's Ranch in southern Texas, the largest ranch in America, perhaps in the world. You could ride horseback for days without reaching the end of this "regal" dominion. BUSES HELP MAINTAIN HIGHWAYS Figures show that motor bus taxes pay 40% of the cost of maintaining the highways they use... a greater amount per passenger than private cars. For many people who do not own automobiles, buses provide their only means of enjoying the public highways. GOLF, INCORPORATED Lavistock, New Jersey, is any golf bug's idea of heaven—a unique town whose whole business is golf. It consists almost entirely of splendid golf course and a fine clubhouse which in off moments is the town hall as well—for the officers of the club are the mayor and town council. Fore! LAKE IN A VOLCANO A lake six miles long and four miles wide lies in the crater of a volcano that collapsed centuries ago! Nor is that the only unusual thing about Crater Lake, Oregon—it's more than 6000 feet above sea level, yet it never freezes—it has no known inlet or outlet! President of MOD gives up Position Cub Pack is Formed at Grammar School A new cub pack was organized last Friday at Horace Mann school Teachers Covene at Laguna Beach State Association for Childhood Education to Meet November 24 and 25 Orange county has plenty of reason for feeling proud for having been chosen for the sixteenth annual study conference of the California Association for Childhood Education. The two-day conference will be at Hotel-Laguna and the Laguna High school, November 24 and 25. Theme chosen for the 1939 Laguna Beach conference is Childhood Education-Foundation for Personal Living and Social Integration. State and nationally prominent educators and many of the 500 delegates will participate in the two days of study and workshop projects. Among the leaders will be Dr. E. T. McSwain, professor of education at Northwestern university; Miss Helen Heffernan, chief of elementary education and rural schools; California state department of education; Mrs. Gladys Potter, recently resigned assistant chief of elementary education and rural schools of California, now director of elementary education of Long Beach city schools; Mrs. James K. Lytle state president, California Congress of Parents and Teachers; Mrs. Robert Korff, president fourth district of California Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs. Helen Chirstianson, president Pacific Coast association for Nursery, Education, and director of nursery school, University of California at Los Angeles; Dr. Louis P. Thorpe, Ph.D., lecturer in education, University of South Carolina Education, teacher in Francisco city school system. Miss Huberteen Kuenema pervisor of Santa Ana city school has been placed in charge of workshop session. Mrs. Ma Paine is supervising plans for Central avenue in La Habra again become Candlhabra with its ornamental lamp transformed into giant red car with tall yellow flames. Plans for the unique design which brought the community widespread notice last Christmas season have already been completed by the city council Don Brookmeyer, businessman originator of the impression rations. The candles this year were made of metal rather than board, Brookmeyer said. It is needed to use the "candles" number of years in the fire. The candle flames this year directly over the lamp globes give 60 per cent more light last year. Motorist Granted Leniency by Coifford L. Fleming of Orca is at liberty pending his appearance in Anaheim justice court February 14 to received judge on a charge of driving an automobile after his license had been revoked. Fleming pleaded to the charge Tuesday. The case was continued to able Fleming to complete his restitution for damage done previous automobile accident Judge Charles Kuchel said. President of MOD gives up Position Over 24 years' service with theization, J. H. Strait announces retirement as president of Mutual Orange Distributors at annual meeting in Redlands today. W. H. Williams, incumbent president nine years. During 194-year term he has also beenendent of the Redlands Foothills—which was organized intooperative by Strait in 1925. He will remain with the MOD part-time basis in the field of department, where he hasactive the last eight years. Will also put in part of hislooking after property intermHuntington Beach. Heatley is well-known incitrusbusiness circles of Orange City. He is president of the Fabra MOD association,hasage north of La Habra on theeier boulevard, and is one ofoldest directors in point of destruction the Good Samariwho pay the check. It wouldboy California! Cub Pack is Formed at Grammar School A new cub pack was organized last Friday at Horace Mann school it has been announced by Merle J. Krulish, Boy Scouts-field executive. Supervision of the pack is being handled by Krulish, Benjamin F. Mattax and Jess Thatcher. Charter members of the pack are Donald Davis, Harley Dossett, Keith Herman, Robert Kindig,Robert Lutes, Tom Patton, Paul Watanabe, Earl Baumbach and Teddy Fishbach. service in the sales organization: William Wagner, Jr., one of the board of the Anaheim Cooperative Orange association, and foryears on the central board of theMOD, was re-elected to this office also at the annual meeting inRedlands. The report by Bruce McDaniel, general manager of the sales cooperative, was optimistic, showing in detail that California citrus growers received during the lastyear $10,000,000 more than their receipts during the previousseason, and forecasting better conditions ahead. Mrs. James K. Lytle state president, California Congress ofParents and Teachers; Mrs. Robert Korff, president fourth district ofCalifornia Congress of Parents andTeachers. Mrs. Helen Chirstianson, president Pacific Coast association forNursery, Education, and directorof nursery school, University ofCalifornia at Los Angeles; Dr.Louis P. Thorpe, Ph.D., lecturerin education, University of SouthernCalifornia; Dr. Carl SummerKnopf, professor of homiletics,and dean of the school of religion,University of Southern California;Arthur Corey, chairman ofdepartment of public relations,California Teachers' association; Mrs.Esther Aase De Young, presidentCalifornia Association for Childhood Education, teacher inFrancisco city school system. Miss Huberteen Kuenempervisor of Santa Ana cityschool has been placed in chargeworkshop session. Mrs.MaPaine is supervising plans forNov. 24 luncheon; MissSmith principal of HuntBeach, has the responsibilitythe November 24 banqueMrs.Iola Vail of Wesnschool is finance officer f conference, and Miss Corapson, Tustin principal, is inof general exhibits. FAMOUS FIELD GROWN PANSIFEARE now ready for your garden—you select your owncolors from finest pansies ever sold in Anaheim. 35c per dozen Also fine Line of SEEDS and BULBS atREASONABLE PRICES. DAIRY FERTILIZER — Ground Fine 25c per sack Nursery Department ofLEE TRADING CO. 718 South Los Angeles Street Anahe For YOU personally...or your Church orExtra Special OFFER on BEN To acquaint you with the delicious Flavor oRED LABEL Coffee—and to introduce to you a meChurch, Charitable or Welfare Group... To acquaint you with the delicious Flavor of RED LABEL Coffee—and to introduce to you a more Church, Charitable or Welfare Group . . . 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The candle flames this year, set perfectly over the lamp globes, will be 60 per cent more light than any year. Motorist Granted Leniency by Court Clifford L. Fleming of Ontario at liberty pending his appearance in Anaheim justice court on February 14 to received judgment for a charge of driving an automobile after his license had been re-engaged. | Fleming pleaded guilty to the charge Tuesday. The case was continued to an appeal Fleming to complete making institution for damage done in a previous automobile accident, Judge Charles Kuchel said. Good Education, teacher in San Francisco city school system. Miss Huberteen Kueneman, supervisor of Santa Ana city schools has been placed in charge of the workshop session. Mrs. Mabel Mine is supervising plans for the Ten Persons Hurt on County Roads None Seriously Injured Over Past Weekend, Official Reports Disclose Ten persons were hurt, none critically, in six accidents reported Monday morning by state and city officials. Injured were W. C. Armstrong, 50, of Orange; C. E. Kirby, 67, and Miss Allen Kirby, 20, hurt Saturday when cars driven by John Hooley, 72, of Grossmont, California, and Armstrong collided at Fourth and Mayberry streets, Santa Ana. Mrs. Conception Travis of Garden Drive was injured early Saturday when cars driven by her husband, Paul I. Travis, and O. T. Walch, 38, of Long Beach, collided. Mrs. Leota Steely, 63, Santa Ana, was hurt in a collision between cars driven by E. A. Steely, 71, of Santa Ana, and Dr. John Ball, at Santa Clara and Bush streets. Mrs. Flora Miller, 31, of Ontario, was hurt in a crash Sunday at Tustin avenue Santa Ana Canyon road. Drivers involved were M. G. Hovey, 25, Pasadena, and H. E. Meyer, 51, Ontario. Two were hurt at Berrydale and Trask avenue, Mrs. Alice Callens, and Guy L. Clinkerbeard of Santa Ana. Clinkerbeard and Miss Ana. Clinkerbeard and Miss Alice Callen were drivers. 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