anaheim-gazette 1939-12-28

World News Paragraphs FITTS ASKS STATE TO PROSECUTE KIN LOS ANGELES—Buron Pitts, Los Angeles district attorney, asked Attorney General Earl Warren to take over the case in which Layne Fitts, brother of the district attorney is involved. Layne Fitts was involved in a fight here Thursday in which a man was seriously wounded. CHRISTMAS BUSINESS 10 PER CENT HIGHER CHICAGO—a survey of business houses of the nation made last week end indicated that Christmas business would be about 10 per cent higher than it was last year. FRANCE SENDS AID TO FINLAND PARIS—That military aid is being sent and would continue to be sent by France to Finland was announced Friday by Premier Edouard Daladier in the chamber of deputies. The announcement was greeted with cheers. ANTHONY FOKKER CALLED BY DEATH NEW YORK — Death claimed Anthony Fokker, 49, pioneer designer and manufacturer of airplanes, at a hospital here last Saturday. Fokker had been ill about three weeks. POPE PRESENTS PEACE PROGRAM Native Daughter Fatally Injured Christmas Night Miss Lelian I. Bennerscheidt Struck Down by Auto on Center Street In an issue of 50 years ago, The Gazette announced the birth of a daughter to the wife of Joseph Bennerscheidt. Today, it is the sad duty of this newspaper to report on the tragic death of that daughter, Miss Lelian I. Bennerscheidt. Her birthday was January 1. Miss Bennerscheidt was killed almost instantly at 7:30 o'clock Monday evening when she was struck down by an automobile while walking across Center street at Janss street. Driver of the automobile which struck her was Waldo M. Wimpress, 25, of 820 N. West street, who was exonerated of blame in the accident by a coroner's jury yesterday afternoon. Descendant of Pioneer Mother of Miss Bennerscheidt was the former Miss Elsie Werder, whose father, H. Werder, was one of the Pioneers of Anaheim. Joseph Bennerscheidt was the first tinsmith of the city. The Bennerscheidt family lived for years at the corner of Lemon Resolution Passed By City Council Tuesday Evening WHEREAS, we are grateful for the privilege of having lived in a land of peace during 1939; and WHEREAS, we are approaching the threshold of another year which we trust will also be blessed with tranquility; and WHEREAS, it is our desire that all things be done for the convenience and well-being of the citizens of our City and surrounding territory; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, that it extends sincere felicitations to all citizens and friends for a prosperous and successful New Year; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said City Council hereby pledges firmest support and cooperation to insure that the City of Anaheim shall be fairly and impartially governed, to the end that said City shall be the finest municipality in California in which to live and trade. Kuchel Discusses Situation in SR ANTHONY FOKKER CALLED BY DEATH NEW YORK — Death claimed Anthony Fokker, 49, pioneer designer and manufacturer of airplanes, at a hospital here last Saturday. Fokker had been ill about three weeks. POPE PRESENTS PEACE PROGRAM VATICAN CITY—In an address before 25. Cardinals Sunday, Pope Pius XII presented a five-point program for peace which he said will find consideration by all sane statesmen when the occasion arises. MURPHY SAYS F. D. R. COULD WIN AGAIN DETROIT—President Roosevelt will seek re-election only in case of a dire national-emergency, but could easily be re-elected if he chose to run for a third term, the Detroit News Monday quoted U. S. Attorney General Frank Murphy as saying. U. S. SENATE TO PROBE TREATIES WASHINGTON — Extensive hearings on administration reciprocal trade treaties in the Senate before the treaties are approved will be demanded by administration opponents at the next session of congress, it was reported here Monday. BRITISH SHIP SUNK WITHOUT WARNING LONDON—A German submarine sunk the British steam Stanholm off the west coast of England Monday, killing 14 persons and wounding 10, it was announced here by authorities. RUSSIAN BOMBARD FINISH KEY CITY. VIIPURI, Finland—This city of 80,000 population was subjected to heavy bombardment by Russian artillery and air forces throughout Christmas day and night, with heavy damage resulting. VIOLENT DEATH-COUNT HEAVY FOR HOLIDAYS LOS ANGELES — Twenty-nine persons were killed in automobile accidents in California during the Christmas week end, while 16 others died violently. More vividly. Kuchel Discusses Situation in SR.A. Assemblyman Offers View Following Publication of Atherton Report In view of the Atherton report on State Relief administration conditions released to the public this week, Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim today releases the following statement: "It is a sorry, sordid thing that have the administration of relief in California saturated with politics and alien doctrines. The Atherton report exposes the amazing conditions now present in the branch of the state government." "Our people must awaken to the dangers lurking in S.R.A. course, this is no fight against those legitimately unable to care for themselves; all agree that they must be cared for, and must not starve." "This, rather, is a fight against the present system, under which our peoples' monies are being squandered in useless overhead costs, wasted by political maneuvers, and used by foreign sympathizers to corrupt democracy and break down private enterprise." "Relief administration must turn back to local government to our counties, where local people at close range, may see its operation. Some of us have been contending this for a long time." "Only two other states besides California have state relief administrations. Everywhere cities and counties administer Money is saved, efficiency is raised, chiseling is at least curtailled and both the public and those relief get more of a square deal." "Our people must express theirselves on this question. Er them alone can come the demand that will not be denied, for low control of relief in California." VIOLENT DEATH COUNT HEAVY FOR HOLIDAYS LOS ANGELES — Twenty-nine persons were killed in automobile accidents in California during the Christmas week end, while 16 others died violently. More violent deaths were recorded in California than any other state. EARTHQUAKE FATAL TO NEARLY 10,000 ANKARA, Turkey — Unofficial reports on the earthquake which rocked Northern Anatolia yesterday say that between 8,000 and 10,000 persons have been killed. SCANDAL REPORTS SAID "POLITICAL" SACRAMENTO—Published reports of a scandal in the administration of the SRA are "a political maneuver to promote the idea of returning administration of relief to the counties," Gov. Olson declared yesterday. FDR STUDIES NEW BUDGET WASHINGTON — A federal treasury income of $6,000,000,000 or more for the next fiscal year is believed to be included in President Roosevelt's new budget. Continued business improvement is expected to provide that income. RECALL MOVEMENT IS AGAIN STARTED LOS ANGELES — A new recall action was started yesterday against Governor Olson by a Los Angeles organization. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1939 Resolution Passed City Council Tuesday Evening THEREAS, we are grateful the privilege of having lived and of peace during 1939; THEREAS, we are approachne threshold of another which we trust will also accessed with tranquility; THEREAS, it is our desire all things be done for the influence and well-being of citizens of our City and bound territory; NEW THEREFORE, BE IT ROLLED by the City Counthe City of Anaheim, that bands sinceest felicitations citizens and friends for a grus and successful New and IT FURTHER RESOLVthat said City Council pledges firmest support operation to insure that city of Anaheim shall be and impartially governthe end that said City be the finest municipality california in which to live hel Discusses Situation in SRA Treasurer's Pay Reduced to $100 By City Council New Salary of Official to Become Effective on Election in 1940 Anaheim's city treasurer to be elected, next spring will receive a salary of $100 per month, it is provided in a new ordinance which was introduced at Tuesday evening's meeting of the Anaheim city council. The present treasurer receives $200 a month. Reason for the reduction in the treasurer's salary is that duties of that officer have been substantially reduced through retirement of bonds and reduction of others to a large extent, it was explained. Second and final reading of the new ordinance will probably take place at the first meeting of the new year. Ordinance Adopted The council formally adopted another ordinance Tuesday evening which deals with subdivision of lands within the city. Procedure to be followed by subdividers is set down in detail, with the provisions based upon state law. A contract was awarded to the Stevenson Chemical company of Los Angeles for furnishing of chlorine during the coming year. HUNTINGTON BEACH — One of the most novel holiday displays of the state was found in the little community of Huntington Beach in Southern California. A huge Santa Claus and his reindeers, mounted on the rocker arms of 5 oil well pumping units with a huge Xmas tree in the center, attracted thousands of motorists. Just off Highway 101, on the city limits of Huntington Beach, on the lease of the Southwestern Exploration Company, the oil equipment and oil companies of Huntington Beach and Long Beach areas, decide they would like to make a contribution to the holiday spirit, operating with the merchants, the civic leaders of the City Huntington Beach, the petrol industry and its allied industries erected their novel display. Hundreds of Xmas trees rounding a large Xmas tree, an oil derrick, presented the sack of one huge Xmas tree with Santa Claus, his reindeers and a cottage in the background. heel Discusses Situation in SRA blyman Offers Views Following Publication of Atherton Report new of the Atherton report state Relief administration releases to the public week, Assemblyman Thomas Melo of Anaheim today re- the following statement: is a sorry, sordid thing to the administration of relief for California saturated with polialien doctrines. The report exposes the amazditions now present in this of the state government. people must awaken to the lurking in S R A. Of this is no fight against legitimately unable to care themselves; all agree that they be cared for, and must not rather, is a fight against present system, under which peoples' monies are being used by foreign hiziers to corrupt democracy break down private enteref administration must be back to local government—counties, where local people, the range, may see its operaSome of us have been conthis for a long time. by two other states besidesonia have state relief adrations. Everywhere else, and counties' administer it, is saved, efficiency is raisseling is at least curtailed, both the public and those on get more of a square deal. people must express themon this question. From alone can come the demand, will not be denied, for local "of relief in California." heim's Guard Ordinance Adopted The council formally adopted another ordinance Tuesday evening which deals with subdivision of lands within the city. Procedure to be followed by subdividers is set down in detail, with the provisions based upon state law. A contract was awarded to the Stevenson Chemical company of Los Angeles for furnishing of chlorine during the coming year. The price, to be paid for the chlorine is $4 per hundred weight. Quotations were received for the city's requirements for gasoline and oil during the coming year. All bids were held over until January 9. Petition Received A petition requesting better lighting and drainage facilities for residential property situated west of Lemon street and north of Los Angeles street was received by the council and referred to the public improvements committee for recommendation. City Engineer E. P. Hapgood was instructed to contact other cities and sanitary districts participating in the joint outfall sewer agreement to determine what course of action wish to follow in the employment of a special engineer to formulate a future course of action. This step became necessary when the city of Santa Ana refused to approve a resolution of the joint outfall sewer's executive board to hire such an engineer, preferring instead to construct its own treatment plant exclusive of other participants in the agreement. Costs Reported Maintenance expense of section one of the sewer during November amounted to $440.03 for the city of Anaheim, it was reported. Reconstruction costs for the same period were $119.28. John Kellenberger, Jr., was officially appointed deputy patrolman, to serve without pay. Warrants amounting to $10,499.78 were approved and ordered paid by the council. 18-Year-Old Girl Dies From Burns Viictim of an unusual mishap in her home Friday evening, Marie DeConnick, 18-year-old orphan, died early Saturday morning at HUNTINGTON BEACH — One of the most novel holiday displays of the state was found in the little community of Huntington Beach in Southern California. A huge Santa Claus and his reindeers, mounted on the rocker arms of 5 oil well pumping units with a huge Xmas tree in the center, attracted thousands of motorists. Just off Highway 101, on the city limits of Huntington Beach, on the lease of the Southwestern Exploration Company, the oil equipment and oil companies of Huntington Beach and Long Beach areas, decide they would like to make a contribution to the holiday spirit, operating with the merchants, the civic leaders of the City Huntington Beach, the petrol industry and its allied industries erected their novel display. Hundreds of Xmas trees rounding a large Xmas tree, an oil derrick, presented the sale of one huge Xmas tree with Santa Claus, his reindeers and a cottage in the background. ORANGE COUNTY'S AIRPORT WILL BECOME MILITARY BASE IN 1996 Orange county's airport will be developed during next year to enable it to become a military air base, according to plans now before the county board of supervisors. Primarily, the port will be for public use, but a sizeable portion of its facilities will be reserved for the 115th observation squadron of the California National Guard, recently notified to vacate its Griffith park, Los Angeles, flying base. Plans call for development by preparing runways for every direction of takeoff, thus compensating for shifting winds; for construction of hangars not only for military but for private planes for play Will Assist Scout Hall Fund Proceeds of the performance of "The Black Flamingo" to be given in John C. Fremont school auditorium on Friday, January 19, will go to the Anaheim Boy Scout community hall fund, it was announced today by members of the Rotary club committee planning the event. The Laguna Beach Community Players will present the play. Dr. Lee Deming, Dr. H. A. Tews and Ronald Brandon, members of the Rotary club committee, who have seen the production, declare it to be an excellent play well presented. Tickets may be obtained from any Anaheim Boy Scout or Rotarian, or at 503 N. Los Angeles street; it was announced. New Year's Eve Service Planner New Year's Eve will be brated appropriately at W Temple Methodist church Suevening from 9 o'clock until night. Members of the W Methodist church and West Bay Methodist will also join the observance. An entertainment program be held from 9 to 11 in the hall, followed by a comm service in the sanctuary. Ro Carroll Rector, pastor of W 18-Year-Old Girl Dies From Burns Victim of an unusual mishap in her home Friday evening, Marie DeConnick, 18-year-old orphan, died early Saturday morning at Fullerton general hospital. Death was due to third degree burns which she had suffered while building a fire in the cook stove at her home. Miss DeConnick, who resided with her brother, Paul, on Artesia boulevard, near Buena Park, was preparing the evening meal when she mistook gasoline for coal oil and poured it into the flames in the stove, it is believed. The resultant explosion engulfed Miss DeConnick in flames and she ran out of the house, her clothes blazing. Friends hearing the girl's screams rushed to her aid and wrapped her body in a blanket. Smothering the flames. The girl was unconscious when taken to the hospital and it is said never regained consciousness. Probation Granted To Silas A. Spohn Probation for two years was granted Silas E. Spohn, 62, of Walnut last Friday by Superior Judge Franklin G. West. Spohn had previously been convicted of negligent homicide as the result of an automobile accident near Anaheim last October 3, in which J. Harvey Good and Ervin Rowland, both of Santa Ana, were fatally injured. The Laguna Beach Community Players will present the play. Dr. Lee Deming, Dr. H. A. Tews and Ronald Brandon, members of the Rotary club committee, who have seen the production, declare it to be an excellent play well presented. Tickets may be obtained from any Anaheim Boy Scout or Rotarian, or at 503 N. Los Angeles street, it was announced. Purse Stolen from Parked Automobile Theft of a purse containing more than $36 in cash and other valuable papers from her automobile while it was parked in front of the Anaheim post office was reported to Anaheim police Tuesday evening by Miss Nelle Baker, 214 W. Chestnut street. The theft occurred between 5:15 and 5:30 o'clock, she told officers. A second theft was reported to police Tuesday, when E. L. Hatcher, 118 E. South street, reported a radiator cap had been stolen from his car while it was parked near Center and Philadelphia streets Monday evening. Three Offices Will Issue Car Licenses Three offices will be established in Orange county for distribution of new automobile license plates, according to the state department of motor vehicles. Issuing of new plates will start on January 2. The offices will be located at 3005 N. Main street, Santa Ana; 404 W. Fourth street, Santa Ana; and 242 W. Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton. Licenses may also be obtained from auto club offices. New Year's Eve will be brated appropriately at Temple Methodist church Sunday evening from 9 o'clock until night. Members of the W Methodist church and West Bend way Methodist will also join the observance. An entertainment program be held from 9 to 11 in the hall, followed by a comm service in the sanctuary. Rev. Carroll Rector, pastor of W Methodist church, will provide that hour. The committee in charge cludes Rev. R. Kells Sweney Rev. William Rogatzky, Rector, Everett Granere, Marion Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Alden. Three Speakers on Program for Clerk Members of Anaheim masters club heard talks by men during the meeting of club Tuesday evening. G.M Parks presided as toastmaster the evening. Speakers were Earl E. S George Hedstrom and Arvalis, the last named speaking temporaneously. General curtsey was Dr. Max M. derson. Motorist Pays Fines As Reckless Driving Elmer M. Wright of Anson today paid a fine of $50 in court after pleading guilty charge of reckless driving. Was arrested last Thursday drunk driving complaint, was reduced to reckless c before he appeared in court. AUS RIDES AGAIN Companies of Huntington Beach Long Beach areas, decided would like to make a concession to the holiday spirit. Coating with the merchants and civic leaders of the City of Huntington Beach, the petroleum industry and its allied industries tested their novel display. hundreds of Xmas trees surrounding a large Xmas tree, atop a hill derrick, presented the scene one huge Xmas tree with Santa Claus, his reindeers and a little dog in the background. Lime was used for the snow effect and hundreds of Xmas trees surrounding the center effect gave the effect of a truly Xmas scene amidst a snow background. At night the entire setting was lighted. The Orange County Coast Association, representing the communities along the coast, awarded the Southwest Exploration Company and the oil allied industries a special award for the novel holiday contribution. It was felt that the contribution of the oil industry to the holiday season was one of the most outstanding. Anaheim Officers Arrest Two Men For Other Cities Plot to Rob Bank Messenger Revealed When Murder Suspects Caught Arrest of two men by Anaheim police during the past week end is believed to have prohibited the robbery of a bank messenger here in addition to clearing up at least two and possible three other crimes, according to Police Chief James S. Bouldin. Those arrested here were Calvin J. Holmes, 46, of Terre Haute, Ind., and Franklin Robert Foster, 28, of Brooklyn, New York. The former was immediately turned over to Fullerton police and the latter was handed over to Ontario police. Planned Robbery Here Anaheim police officers quoted both men as saying they had planned to rob the messenger employed by the Southern County bank last Saturday morning. Failure of the messenger to appear here at the usual time was said by the suspects to have caused postponement of the planned robbery until Tuesday morning. In the meantime, however, another confederate whose name was not learned by Anaheim police, was County Requests Money for Fair Allotment From Horseracing Revenues is Sought From State Orange county yesterday applied to the state for a $35,000 share of the pari-mutuel horseracing take, and promised to use the money for construction of a horticultural building for a county fair if allotted. Events moved swiftly to put the application into the air-mail chute at the post office, after the board of supervisors approved the application late Tuesday. Tuesday evening the Santa Ana city council agreed to a 25-year lease on its property adjoining the municipal bowl on the north, and thus provided a site for the possible construction. Might Expand Later Yesterday Assistant District Attorney Joel Ogle put the finishing touches on the application and lease agreement with the city, and appended the information that the county might wish at some future time to expend other sums, if received, at "another location to expand the fair." That phrase apparently was inserted to provide for a permanent location for the fair, since the question of its future home is far from decided and may become a major issue facing the county if any funds are received for construction purposes. At least two districts are understood to be bidding for the fair grounds: the Fairview district south of Santa Ana an dthe Garden Grove area; Another suggested permanent location is at the old fair grounds north of Santa Ana just off Highway 101 and Placentia road intersection. Planned Robbery Here Angheim police officers quoted both men as saying they had planned to rob the messenger employed by the Southern County bank last Saturday morning. Failure of the messenger to appear here at the usual time was said by the suspects to have caused postponement of the planned robbery until Tuesday morning. In the meantime, however, another confederate whose name was not learned by Anaheim police, was taken into custody by Culver City police and revealed the plot. Wanted by Fullerton Holmes, who was wanted by Fullerton police in connection with the robbery of a businessman there some weeks ago, was arrested at 3 o'clock Sunday morning in a downtown hotel. Assisting Anaheim police in making the arrest were officers from Fullerton and Ontario and a investigator from Los Angeles. At about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning, Sgt. Harold Fields of the Ontario police came to Anaheim with information that Foster was staying at another apartment house here. Anaheim police called in assistance from the sheriff's office and the California highway patrol and immediately arrested Foster. Suspected of Murder Ontario police are interested in the two men because they are suspected of having taken part in the murder and robbery of an auto camp proprietor there several days ago. Latest of the known crimes allegedly committed by Holmes and Foster was the robbery of a liquor store in Rosemead Saturday night. The men are believed to have stolen a car in Montebello, driven it to Whittier where they exchanged it for another and then went to Rosemead where they held up a liquor store. It is believed by police that the men then returned immediately to Anaheim. The stolen car was recovered here. Brief Rainstorm Brings .37 Inch The rainstorm which struck Anaheim on Saturday afternoon brought precipitation amounting to .37 of an inch and increased the total for the season to 6.61 inches. Last year at the same date Anaheim had received 6.42 inches of rainfall. New Year's Eve will be celebrated appropriately at White Plume Methodist church Sunday morning from 9 o'clock until midnight. Members of the Wesley Methodist church and West Broadway Methodist will also join in observance. An entertainment program will held from 9 to 11 in the social room, followed by a communion service in the sanctuary. Rev. G. Roll Rector, pastor of Wesley Methodist church, will preach during that hour. The committee in charge includes Rev. R. Kells Swenerton, Dr. William Rogatzky, Rev. Everett Granere, Mrs. Brian Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Godward and Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Ren. Three Speakers on Program for Club Members of Anaheim Toastmasters club heard talks by three men during the meeting of the club Tuesday evening. G. Millard Parks presided as toastmaster of evening. Speakers were Earl E. Smith, George Hedstrom and Arval Morrison, the last named speaking exponentaneously. General critic of the evening was Dr. Max M. Henerson. Motorist Pays Fine As Reckless Driver Elmer M. Wright of Anaheim paid a fine of $50 in city court after pleading guilty to a charge of reckless driving. Wright is arrested last Thursday on a bank driving complaint, which is reduced to reckless driving before he appeared in court. Question of its future home is far from decided and may become a major issue facing the county if any funds are received for construction purposes. At least two districts are understood to be bidding for the fair grounds: the Fairview district south of Santa Ana an dthe Garden Grove area; Another suggested permanent location is at the old fair grounds north of Santa Ana just off Highway 101 and Placentia road intersection. Cost $85,000 The building proposed would cost about $85,000 and would be erected with Work Projects administration labor. Applications will be submitted if the county receives the $35,000 allocation. By putting the horticultural building in Santa Ana the structure would become a community hall and National Guard armory also. Assistant Cashier Of Bank Arrested Reportedly admitting that he had taken approximately $8000 of deposits in the Placentia branch of the Bank of America, Anthony M. "Tony" Kneip, 29, is under arrest in Los Angeles county jail and charged with embezzlement. Kneip has been assistant cashier at the Placentia bank. Only a specific sum of $200 was set out in the complaint. Kneip was arrested last Thursday after the shortage has been uncovered a short time earlier. The assistant cashier told bank examiners and officers he had lost the money betting on race horses. Kneip is married and has two small children. Brief Rainstorm Brings .37 Inch The rainstorm which struck Anaheim on Saturday afternoon brought precipitation amounting to .37 of an inch and increased the total for the season to 6.61 inches. Last year at the same date Anaheim had received 6.42 inches of rainfall. The storm was general throughout southern California and was driven to the southland by heavy north winds. The downpour lasted only until about dark, and during the night the weather cleared to bring sunny skies for Sunday and Christmas day. Permit Issued for House Construction A building permit was issued this week to C. J. Heinz for construction of a five-room dwelling and garage at 551 S. Palm street at a cost of $4,000. It was one of four permits granted during the week. Other permits were for garage construction or improvements and were granted to Charles A. Stender, 722 S. Lemon, William P. Webb, 601 W. Broadway, and J. E. Womack, 1002 E. Santa Ana street. Anaheim Man Jailed For Ontario Police David Marsh, 35, of 556 S. Clementine street, was arrested at 11 o'clock last night by Anaheim and Ontario police officers and immediately turned over to the latter. Charges against Marsh not officially disclosed by Ontario police.