anaheim-gazette 1940-02-29

World News Paragraphs SRA CLIENTS INVADE SACRAMENTO FRIDAY SACRAMENTO—A throng of relief clients assembled at the state capitol Friday to protest economy action by the legislature. The march to Sacramento is organized by the CIO-Affiliated Workers Alliance. STATE DEPARTMENT DENIES MAIL CHARGE WASHINGTON—The state department Friday issued a statement which said it has never received reports that British authorities at Bermuda had used force in instituting censorship of United States mail bound for Europe. TURKS WARN WAR MIGHT SPREAD EAST ISTANBUL, Turkey—A warning was carried in many key newspapers Friday that the European war might soon spread to the Near East. It was believed by observers that the stories were inspired. LEGISLATURE PASSES RELIEF BILL OVER VETO SACRAMENTO—Governor Culbert Olson's veto of a $12,200,000 relief appropriation was overridden by the assembly and senate Saturday. The appropriation is expected to carry the SRA until June. U. S. MAY TAKE PART IN PEACE Fred Backs Will Head City’s New Pageant Council Association Members Named at Executive Board’s Meeting Monday Selection of Fred A. Backs as president of the Anaheim Pageant association and the naming of a group of association members: were accomplished Monday afternoon during the meeting of the association’s executive board in the city hall. Backs agreed to direct the activities of the organization after Leo J. Friis, who had been named president at the first meeting of the association, declined to serve because of the press of other business. Chosen as association members Monday were Mrs. Emma Grimshaw, Mrs. L. E. Miller, Miss Winifred Melrose, Dr. H. A. Johnston, L. H. Loudon, Thomas L. McFadden, William T. Wallop, Hugo Strodthoff, F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. Oscar H. Renner, Arthur Lewis, Mrs. Arthur Lewis, E. B. Johnson, Mrs. Anna Jensen, Mrs. Pauline Brunsworth, Mrs. Henrietta Schindler, Mrs. Clara Martin, Ruth Jefferies. “Belle of Bagdad” To Be Presented Tomorrow Night After weeks of hard work and anticipation, the music department of Anaheim union high school will present as its annual operetta “The Belle of Bagdad,” tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock in the high school auditorium. Herb Heinze plays the lead role of Dick Taylor, a Hollywood director, who with his two airplane mechanics, played by Bill Helling and Bob Whittemore, are in search of a beautiful girl known only as the “Belle of Bagdad,” played by Mavis Link. Colorful costuming and orchestrations will serve as a fitting background for the operatta, the cast of which also includes Melvi Crane, Ted Franzie, Jessie Thatcher, Betty Schneider, Evo (Continued on Page 6) Institute Studies Market Problems Annual Session is Held Here Last Thursday; Prorate Causes Arguments Various phases of the market LEGISLATURE PASSES RELIEF BILL OVER VETO SACRAMENTO—Governor Culbert Olson's veto of a $12,200,000 relief appropriation was overridden by the assembly and senate Saturday. The appropriation is expected to carry the SRA until June. U. S. MAY TAKE PART IN PEACE LONDON—United States' participation in the reconstruction of Europe after the war will be welcome, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain indicated in his speech Saturday. He also said England's war aims are to oppose nazi world domination, to secure the right to live for small European states, to abolish the spirit of militarism, and to gain independence for the Poles and Czechs. RECIPROCAL TRADE CONTINUANCE ASKED WASHINGTON — Continuance of the reciprocal trade program is necessary to help establish sound world conditions after the European war, Secretary of State Cordell Hull said Saturday. He was jubilant over approval by the house of the bill to extend the Trade Agreements act for three years. WELLES CONFERS WITH MUSSOLINI ROME—Summer Welles, U. S. undersecretary of state, and Premier Benito Mussolini conferred an hour here Monday, discussing the European problems which Welles came to investigate for President Roosevelt. Details of the conference were not disclosed. FINLAND LOSES KOIVISTO TO REDS HELSINKI—Surrender of the strategic islands of Koivisto to Russia was acknowledged Monday by the Finnish high command. The islands were armed with great batteries and anchored the western end of the Mannerheim Line. SPECIAL SESSION OF LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS SACRAMENTO — The senate and assembly adjourned Sunday until May 13. Chief attention during the interrum will focus on a joint committee studying unemployment and relief. The committee will organize next Tuesday in Los Angeles. Chosen as association members Monday were Mrs. Emma Grimshaw, Mrs. L. E. Miller, Miss Winifred Melrose, Dr. H. A. Johnstcn, L. H. Loudon, Thomas L. McFadden, William T. Wallop, Hugo Strodthoff, F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. Oscar H. Renner, Arthur Lewis, Mrs. Arthur Lewis, E. B. Johnson, Mrs. Anna Jensen, Mrs. Pauline Brunsworth, Mrs. Henrietta Schindler, Mrs. Clara Martin, Ruth Jefferson Rust, Mrs. Adele Kellenberger, Edward Backs, Mrs. Louise Berdrow, Miss Theresa Fay, Charles Fay, Charles Kuchel, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, Glen Peck, Charles H. Mann, A. Langenberger and Mrs. Doretta Baine of Los Angeles, Miss Dora Zeyn and Mrs. Minnie Holcomb of Fullerton. Others may be aded later. The completed executive council was also named Monday. It includes, besides the officers, Miss Eliabeth Calnon, Mrs. Mary Betz-sold, Father James Nevin, Vard W. Hannum, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, J. A. Clayes, J. B. Wilbur, M. A. Gauer, Rev. D. Howard Dow, John A. Morgan, L. H. Hoskins, Miss Sophie Rimpau, Miss Elenora A. Parker, Mrs. F. A. Backs, Harry C. Arthur, sr., Miss E. Kate Rea and Mrs. Charles A. Pearson. President Backs was authorized by the executive council to select a committee to be charged with obtaining a business manager and publicity director for the pageant. The next meeting of the council will be at 4:30 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon in the mayor's office at the city hall. Third Place Won By Mary Sowden Third place in the Fifth area speakoff of the American Legion constitution oratorical contest, held at Oceanside Sunday night, was won by Mary Sowden, junior student at Anaheim union high school. Judges of the contest gave the Anaheim girl just three points less than the total awarded to the winner, Ray Poole of San Bernardino. Second place went to Thomas Halderson of Colton. By taking third place, Miss Sowden received a cash prize of $25. She was the only girl contestant in the area finals. C. M. Featherly of Santa Ana was general chairman of the contest and the speeches were judged Various phases of the marketing problem of the citrus industry were discussed at length by a corps of speakers during the annual Citrus Growers' institute held last Thursday at Anaheim union high school. Highlight of the day was the argument aroused during the afternoon session over the prorate question. OppONENT and proponents expressed their views in definite language. Decline in quantity and quality of fruit was blamed for low returns to growers by J. A. Prize manager of the Placentia Orange Growers association, in his talk during the morning session. The greatest problem facing the industry, he said, is that of improving the quality of the fruit. "Cut Production Costs" Activity involved in getting fruit from producer to consumer was outlined by J. C. Johnston; citrus specialist with the Agricultural Extension service. (Continued on Page 6) Rackets Subject Of Rotary Speech Charging that communists are behind many of the rackets, R. Parsons, deputy district attorney of Los Angeles county, declared Monday in speaking before Anaheim Rotarians that Harri Bridges is the most dangerous man in America and Day Beck is almost equally as dangerous. Parsons also warned that unlaw labor should beware of the threat of communistic leadership, which he said might destroy the high place to which organized labor has ascended. Dr. Lloyd Burrows was inducted into membership during the meeting District Attorney George Holden introduced the speaker. Drive In Market SPECIAL SESSION OF LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS SACRAMENTO — The senate and assembly adjourned Sunday until May 13. Chief attention during the interrum will focus on a joint committee studying unemployment and relief. The committee will organize next Tuesday in Los Angeles. NORTHERN CITIES HIT BY FLOODS SAN FRANCISCO — Floods swept over several northern California cities Tuesday as the result of torrential rainfall over a three-day period. Redding, Napa, Santa Cruz and Eureka were among those inundated. YOUTHS RECRUITED FOR FOREIGN SERVICE LOS ANGELES—That at least 20 Los Angeles youths, all having pilots' licenses, have been recruited for foreign war service was disclosed here Tuesday. FBI agents were asked by parents to aid in returning the youths to their homes. Second District of VFW Gathers Here Approximately 125 members of VFW posts of the second district met here Sunday morning for a breakfast meeting. Anaheim VFW auxiliary prepared and served the meal, with Mrs. Godfrey Poetz and Opal Walters in charge. Frank Schrott presided during the breakfast. Several district officers were in attendance and spoke briefly. It was also announced that Mrs. Ida S. Cohen, national president of the auxiliary, would be feted at a banquet at San Diego on March 11. Boy Sent to Court As Reckless Driver Reckless driving sent an Anaheim boy into juvenile court and a La Habra woman paid a fine for failing to stop at the traffic signals, a summary of traffic cases handled by Judge Frank Tausch during the past week reveals. Mrs. Ada V. Bradford was the woman who paid the fine. Anaheim’s Officers Attend FBI Classes All members of the Anaheim police department are attending a school conducted each Friday in Fullerton by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents. Classes are held both in the afternoon and evening in order to accommodate all officers. The course will continue until June, Police Chief James S. Bouldin declared. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1940 Development of Two City Parks Told by Speaker Associated Chambers Learn of Recreational Areas in Anaheim History of the development of Anaheim's two city parks and the service they have been to the city were the foundations of a talk given before the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county Tuesday evening by Walter Taylor of Anaheim. The meeting was held in the Elks clubhouse. Special guests at the meeting were Charles Berry, coach, Dick Siebert, first baseman, and Benny McCoy, second baseman, all of the Philadelphia Athletics, now training at La Palma park. Each spoke briefly, with praise of the training facilities here being the keynote of each talk. Extensive Outlay In excess of half a million dollars has been spent on the development of the city park and the new La Palma park, Taylor told his audience. The popularity of the two recreational areas is shown in the fact that more than 165,000 persons availed them- Large Crowd Greets Connie At Reception Sunday Philadelphia to Meet Seattle Rainiers at 2 o'Clock Connie Mack and his famous score card go into action for the first time in southern California in 30 years next Sunday afternoon when the venerable manager of the Philadelphia Athletics sends his club against the Seattle Rainiers. The game will be played at Anaheim's La Palma park stadium, starting at 2 o'clock. Opening ceremonies are slated for 1:30 o'clock and the box office will be open at 11 o'clock. Sunday's game has the aspect of "old home week" because the Rainiers did their training chores at La Palma park last spring and have many friends in Anaheim and northern Orange county. In Good Condition With some 10 days of practice behind them, the Athletics are rapidly rounding into good playing shape. Everyone, from Manager Mack down to the lowest rookie, has pronounced La Palma park stadium a perfect training Institute Studies Market Problems A Session is Held Here Thursday; Prorate Causes Arguments Phases of the market problem of the citrus industry discussed at length by a speaker during the anatrius Growers' institute last Thursday at Anaheim high school. Highlight of was the argument aroused the afternoon session over the question. Opponents opponents expressed their definite language. In quantity and quality was blamed for low re-growers by J. A. Prizer, or of the Placentia Orange association, in his talk the morning session. The problem facing the industry said, is that of improving quality of the fruit. "Cut Production Costs" city involved in getting from producer to consumer outlined by J. C. Johnston, specialist with the Agricultural Extension service. Produce-Continued on Page 6) Kets Subject Rotary Speech Giving that communists are many of the rackets, R. E., deputy district attorney of Angeles county, declared in speaking before them Rotarians that Harry is the most dangerous in America and Dave is almost equally as dangerous. Also warned that union should beware of the threat immunistic leadership, which might destroy the high job which organized labor has held. Lloyd Burrows was inducted membership during the meeting Attorney George F. introduced the speaker. Live In Market Philadelphia Athletics, now training at La Palma park. Each spoke briefly, with praise of the training facilities here being the keynote of each talk. Extensive Outlay In excess of half a million dollars has been spent on the development of the city park and the new La Palma park, Taylor told his audience. The popularity of the two recreational areas is shown in the fact that more than 165,000 persons availed themselves of the facilities offered during the past year. Juvenile delinquency has declined considerably since the development of planned recreational activities at the parks, Taylor said, quoting Warren Ashleigh, former park superintendent here. Improves Entrance Desire to rid the northern entrance to the city of wrecking yards and other unsightly conditions led to the development of the new La Palma park, Taylor declared. He added that approximately $150,000 has been spent on this development, with much of that amount having been provided by the federal government. Development of an outstanding baseball stadium at the park has been of benefit to the city, he pointed out. Seattle's club used the park as its training camp last spring and it is being used this year by Philadelphia Athletics, he said. A nomination committee to select a candidate for the organization's presidency was selected by President William Crofoot, with election of officers planned for the next meeting on March 26. Floyd McCracken was program chairman of the meeting, with L. H. Loudon welcoming the delegates. The response was given by Harry Welch of Newport Beach. Quarter-inch of Rain Falls Here The brief, but heavy downpour of rain which reached Anaheim late last night added almost a quarter of an inch to the season's total, according to records of the Anaheim Union Water company. The actual measurement at 8 o'clock this morning was .24 of an inch, which brought the total for the season to date to 15.12 inches. Last year at this time the total was 11.02 inches, while the Sunday's game has the aspect of "old home week" because the Rainiers did their training chores at La Palma park last spring and have many friends in Anaheim and northern Orange county. In Good Condition With some 10 days of practice behind them, the Athletics are rapidly rounding into good playing shape. Everyone, from Manager Mack down to the lowest rookie, has pronounced La Palma park stadium a perfect training site, and the players have gone through their workouts with plenty of enthusiasm. That the 300-odd persons who are expected to jam the stands next Sunday will be treated to a real baseball battle from start to finish is a foregone conclusion. The Philadelphia club has no intention of permitting the club that trained in Anaheim last year make them say "uncle" before home crowd, and Jack Lelivelt Seattle Rainiers are equally desireous of showing their friends from last year that the Athletics aren't so powerful. Adding enthusiasm will be a large delegation from San Fernando, present training site of the Rainiers. McCoy Makes Debut One of the highlights of the game will be the debut of Benny McCoy, the most talked-of player in baseball today. Signed by Manager Mack after he was released from Detroit by order of Judge K. M. Landis, high commis-(Continued on page 2) Lions Are Hosts To Ball Players Members of the Anàheim Lions club were hosts to Connie Mack, Umpire John Quinn and members of the Philadelphia baseball club during the club's meeting last Friday noon. Members of the club who were present were Coach "Lena" Blackburn, Elon Hogsett, Lee Ross and Nelson Potter, pitchers. Mack spoke for some 15 minutes on various experiences he has had in baseball and also paid high tribute to the training facilities in Anaheim. Other famous baseball incidents were discussed by Quinn, including some in which he participated during his career as an umpire which started in 1919. Frank Tausch was program chairman of the day and introduced the speakers and guests. Pres- The brief, but heavy downpour of rain which reached Anaheim late last night added almost a quarter of an inch to the season's total, according to records of the Anaheim Union Water company. The actual measurement at 8 o'clock this morning was .24 of an inch, which brought the total for the season to date to 15.12 inches. Last year at this time the total was 11.02 inches, while the total for the entire season was slightly more than 12 inches. The heavy storm which swept over Anaheim last Sunday brought precipitation amounting to .68 of an inch, the records show. Kiwanians, Guests Attend Broadcast Approximately 75 members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club, their wives and friends, participated in the club's special event held in Los Angeles Tuesday evening. The group first dined at Taix's restaurant and then went to the Columbia Broadcasting studio to witness the broadcast of the Edward G. Robinson program and go on a tour of inspection of the building. Morris Represents Anaheim in Contest Arval Morris was chosen Tuesday evening to represent the Anaheim Toastmasters club in the area speaking contest to be held next Wednesday evening at the Santa Ana YWCA building. Speakers at the meeting this week were Charles Greenwood Bob Morter, Eldon Hauck, Millard Parks and Royal Marten. They were introduced by Toastmaster E. E. Smith and Frank Kellogg served as general critic. Anaheim Youth is Hurt in Accident Serious injuries were suffered Monday evening by William Pinelli, 14, of 402 S. Clementine street, when the bicycle he was riding on Highway 101, just north of the city limits, was struck by an automobile reportedly driven by Jake Whygle, 19, of Brea. Young Pinelli was taken to the county hospital where his condition was reported as "poor." Highway officers who investigated said Whygle told them he did not see the boy until too late to avoid striking him. Permits Issued for Construction Work Two building permits were granted this week in Anaheim for alterations to existing dwellings. Total value of the permits was $1000. Lutheran Home Association will add a $509 bathroom at 989 S. Walnut street, and the Anaheim Building & Loan association will construct a garage and alter a dwelling at 600 Chestnut street at a cost of $500. CHANGE IN RAIN IS PROPOSITIVE Anaheim city council relied to the police commission for sideration a proposal of the city supervisors that telephone expense for the police radio work be shared equally between the city and county; heim pays a monthly rental fee $14, based upon the distance between Anaheim and Santa Fees of other affiliated cities on the same basis. The proposed to divide the city evenly, which would increase Anaheim's cost to $21.22 a month. City Engineer E. P. Hauser was authorized to begin construction of a large ferrous plant on the lower Anaheim of the joint outfall sewer system. Engineer J. L. McBride of Ana submitted his report on er flowage for the past year, places the total for Anaheim 408,358,400 gallons, or 18.6 cent of the total flowage of... Meets Connie Mack and Club Members Sunday Night; First Game is March 3 Attractions at Opening Game High Praise is Given Training Site by Noted Leader Highly lauding the training facilities he has found in Anaheim and recounting briefly some of his many experiences in baseball, Connie Mack, president and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, graciously responded to the public reception tendered him and his club with a short talk at the close of the program. More than 400 persons, including many from neighboring cities, crowded the banquet room of the Elks clubhouse Sunday night to pay their respects to the beloved baseball leader and his players. "Greatest Set-up" "You have something to be very proud of in your baseball park," Mack said. "It is the greatest set-up my club has ever had in a training camp. The grounds are the equal, if not better, then any major league park, and the hotel accommodations and food are excellent. We hope to return next year, and will come back if you..." "Greatest Set-up" "You have something to be very proud of in your baseball park," Mack said. "It is the greatest set-up my club has ever had in a training camp. The grounds are the equal, if not better, then any major league park, and the hotel accommodations and food are excellent. We hope to return next year, and will come back if you want us." Mack opened his remarks by telling of his first experience in a training camp, which took place in 1888 while he was a member of the Washington club. Baseball clubs were not as welcome then as they are now, he said. Lauds Old Teams The tall, gray-haired manager then lauded the Baltimore Orioles of 1904-06, the Chicago Cubs of 1906-10, his own Athletics of 1910-15, and the present New York Yankees as the greatest ball clubs he has ever seen. He went on, however, to predict that his club would beat the Yankees in the first game of the season and that New York would finish in third place this year. He named the members of the old Baltimore team and when he came to John McGraw, Mack paused to say that McGraw was the greatest manager of all time. L. H. Hoskins, president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, (Continued on page 5) Santa Ana Backs Treatment Plant Despite vigorous protests by Councilman Joe Smith, the Santa Ana city council Monday passed a resolution providing for a committee of five members to direct the construction of a joint treatment plant for the joint outfall sewer. Work on the project will start as soon as all other member cities and sanitary districts concur on the resolution. Anaheim passed it at the council's meeting last week. It is reported that plans for the treatment plant will be drafted by the Curry Construction company of San Bernardino. It is hoped that WPA assistance may be obtained in constructing the plant. Two of the principal attractions at the opening game of the spring season schedule of the Philadelphia Athletics to be played next Sunday afternoon at La Palma park stadium are shown in the above photographs. The upper picture is of Manager Connie Mack as he appeared at the club's headquarters at the Hotel Angelina. In the lower picture, Benny McCoy, new second baseman, is shown taking full swing. McCoy is one of the most talked-of players in baseball history. The Seattle Rainiers will furnish the opposition for the Athletics Sunday. CHANGE IN RADIO COST BASIS IS PROPOSED BY SUPERVISORS Anaheim city council referred the police commission for consultation a proposal of the county supervisors that telephone line sense for the police radio network be shared equally by all cities affiliated with the system. Under the present agreement between the city and county, Anaheim pays a monthly rental fee of $150 based upon the distance between Anaheim and Santa Ana. All other affiliated cities are on the same basis. The county proposes to divide the charges only, which would increase Anaheim's cost to $21.22 a month. City Engineer E. P. Hapgood is authorized to begin construction of a large ferrous chloride plant on the lower Anaheim line of the joint outfall sewer system. Engineer J. L. McBride of Santa Ana submitted his report on sewage flowage for the past year, which faces the total for Anaheim at 8,358,400 gallons, or 18.61 per unit of the total flowage of 2,194,- HELD TO ANSWER Harold Krarup, former clerk at a shoe store here, was held to answer in superior court to a charge of issuing bad checks at the close of a preliminary examination conducted Saturday morning before City Judge Frank Tausch. PLAN DELEGATION TO San Fernando "On to San Fernando" is the theme of the committee which met this morning at the chamber of commerce office to lay plans for a delegation to accompany the Philadelphia Athletics to San Fernando next Thursday for a game with the Seattle Rainiers. J. B. Wilbur heads the committee, other members of which are Robert H. Boney, Joe Sowder, Harry C. Arthur, sr., and John Morgan. The caravan of cars will leave the city hall at 1 o'clock Thursday morning. Reserved seat tickets for the game are on sale at the chamber office and a party of 100 persons is the goal. Cyclist Bound for Virginia Stops Here Judson Pierce, 31, of Long Beach stopped in Anaheim briefly this morning en route to Williamsburg, Va., a trip that he is making on a specially equipped bicycle. Forced to give up his inside work because of a nervous condition, Pierce decided to follow a desire he has for some time. He will go the southern route.