anaheim-gazette 1940-03-14
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FINNS SIGN PEACE TREATY
HELSINKI — The treaty of peace signed in Moscow Tuesday night was ratified yesterday by the Finnish Parliament. Terms of the treaty gave Soviet Russia broader territorial, economic and military rights in Finland that it had demanded before the start of the war.
BRITISH STATESMAN KILLED BY ASSASSIN
LONDON—Sir Michael O'Dwyer, a key figure in the British administration of India, was shot and killed, and three others were wounded by an Indian gunman who entered a meeting of the East Indian association here Wednesday night. Those wounded were Lord Zetland, secretary of state of India, Sir Louis Dane and Lord Lamington, both former British administrators of Indian provinces. The assassin was captured.
POPE REITERATES HOPE FOR PEACE
VATICAN CITY — Pope Pius XII again expressed his hope for an early return to peace in Europe when he spoke to the college of cardinals Tuesday at the close of ceremonies marking the end of his first year as pope.
NLRB INQUIRY BEGUN BY FBI
WASHINGTON — Charges that officials of the National Labor Relations board violated federal statues by lobbying against proposed amendments to the Wagner act were the objects of investigations begun last Friday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
NLRB INQUIRY
BEGUN BY FBI
WASHINGTON — Charges that officials of the National Labor Relations board violated federal statues by lobbying against proposed amendments o the Wagner act were the objects of investigations begun last Friday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
WELLES INTERVIEWS
FRENCH LEADERS
PARIS — Undersecretary of State Summer Welles of he U. S. Friday interviewed Jules Jeanneney, president of the French senate; Edward Herriot, president of the chamber of deputies, and former Premier Leon Blum, chief of the socialist party. It was Welles' second day of conversations with French officials.
HULL TRADE POLICY
APPROVED BY SENATE
WASHINGTON — An extension for three years of the administration's reciprocal trade agreement program was approved Friday by the senate finance committee. The committee rejected an amendment to subject the agreement to senate ratification.
ENGLAND RELEASE
ITALIAN COAL SHIPS
LONDON—Decision to release 13 Italian ships carrying cargoes of coal to Germany was announced Saturday by British government officials. The ships had been held at a contraband control point during last week.
SPEAKER GARLAND
ATTACKS GOVERNOR
STOCKTON—In a speech Saturday before the San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation, Assembly Speaker Gordon Garland accused Governor Olson of following the road of the Workers' Alliance, Labor's Noon-Partisan League, and the communist party.
HITLER DEDICATES
LIFE TO VICTORY AGAIN
BERLIN—Adolph Hitler's address at the "Heroes' Day" memorial service Sunday was featured by his declaration of rededicating his life to the task of leading Germany to a victory over France and England.
VON RIBBENTROP
VISITS MUSSOLINI
Douglas Explains Relief Problems
"The program of relief is here to stay, at least until government can place the unemployed into jobs." declared Tom P. Douglas, director of welfare for Orange county, while speaking before members of the Kiwanis club Tuesday noon. Kiwanians from other clubs in the county were also present, as part of the "Kiwanis day" program at La Palma baseball park.
There are two main organizations dealing with relief in the state, he said. They are the department of social welfare and the state relief administration. The former is concerned principally with the aged, blind and orphans. While the latter deals with the unemployed and pension groups.
Relief in Orange county last year cost $1,400,000 and will increase to $1,800,000 this year, Douglas said. He warned that the relief problem is complex and urged that residents of the state become more familiar with laws pertaining to relief and to express the luncheon and again voiced the approval of the Philadelphia club of the training facilities here and the hospitality evidenced in the city. "Anaheim is just big enough for us and we are glad to be coming back," he declared.
At the close of Mack's talk, F. A. Yungbluth suggested that steps be taken to have some packing house of Anaheim adopt a brand name that would pertain in some manner to the Philadelphia Athletics. President Louis Hoskins assured Yungbluth that the suggestion would be discussed by the board of directors at their next meeting.
Film is Shown
Second feature of the meeting was the showing of a motion picture, entitled, "Flagships of the Air.' The film was produced by the American Airlines, Inc., and shown here by R. L. Fitzpatrick, representative of the company.
The picture traces briefly the history of transportation in this country and described activities of the American Airlines.
A representative of the Future Farmers of America chapter at Anaheim union high school spoke briefly on the field day and fair to be held at the high school next Saturday.
Mayors Talk to Plant Engineer
Engineers seeking the job constructing the treatment plan be built by the joint outfall sewer system were interviewed Monday afternoon by the steering committee of mayors of member cities. The meeting lasted until late in the afternoon and no decision was reached.
Those who appeared before the committee were Arthur Taylor representing Taylor & Taylor in Los Angeles; Adolph Koebig, representing Koebig & Koebig.
HITLER DEDICATES LIFE TO VICTORY AGAIN
BERLIN—Adolph Hitler's address at the "Heroes' Day" memorial service Sunday was featured by his declaration of rededicating his life to the task of leading Germany to a victory over France and England.
VON RIBBENTROP VISITS MUSSOLINI
ROME—Nazi Foreign Minister von Ribbentroy arrived in Rome Sunday and is reported to have laid before Mussolini a detailed picture of Hitler's war plans, including closer economic collaboration with Soviet Russia.
ALLIES PLEDGE AID TO FINLAND
LONDON — Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the house of commons Monday that Great Britain and France are ready to aid Finland if the Finnish government asks for assistance.
WARDEN'S REAPPOINTMENT STIRS OPPOSITION
SAN FRANCISCO—State authorities endeavoring to oust the board of prison directors Monday said they would intensify their efforts because of the board's reappointment of Court Smith as warden of San Quentin prison.
NASIZ BURN OWN SHIP NEAR CANAL
LONDON—The Admiralty reported Sunday that the crew of (Continued on page 2) department of social welfare and the state relief administration. The former is concerned principally with the aged, blind and orphans. while the latter deals with the unemployed and pension groups.
Relief in Orange county last year cost $1,400,000 and will increase to $1,800,000 this year, Douglas said. He warned that the relief problem is complex and urged that residents of the state become more familiar with laws pertaining to relief and to express their viewpoints to their legislators.
Douglas was introduced by Bob Easton, program chairman, who also presented Gerald Callan high school student, who told of the field day of the Future Farmers of America next Saturday.
Musical entertainment was furnished by Willard Bassett of Santa Ana who sang a group of three numbers, accompanied by Art Cannon, also of Santa Ana.
Young People Take Part in Convention
Anaheim was represented at the annual Epworth League regional convention, held at Las Vegas, Nev., last week end by nine members of the White Temple Methodist church's organization. They were accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Wagner and Mrs. Raymond Olson.
League members who went to Las Vegas were Doris Gamble, Avanell Hartley, Marjorie Wagner, Evelyn Olson, Virginia Criss, Patricia and Dorothy Graham, Roger Harlow, Melvin Crain and Vernon Frederick.
Failure of Frank Joe Ramirez 21, of 1007 E. Santa Ana street to make a boulevard stop early Sunday morning landed him in the Anaheim city jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated. pleaded guilty to the charge Monday morning when brought before City Judge Frank Tausch and was ordered to pay a fine of $150. spend 75 days in the county jail. His operator's license was suspended also.
GETS PERMIT
S. W. Mosberger of 619 E. Norfolk street, last Saturday was granted a permit by the county building department for construction of five-room dwelling at North street and Liberty lane at a cost of $300.
ANAHEIM GAZETTE
ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940
Athletics Play Pittsburgh Here Tomorrow
Delphia Athletics will the Pittsburgh Pirates in a park stadium tomorrow in the first all-league baseball game played in Orange county. Time is 2 o'clock. Today is also "Licens Day" at all park and a large number of Lions club members Orange county clubs are set to meet with the lim club at noon and at the game.
Today, the Athletics will map their stay in Anaheim this year with a contest the Chicago White Sox farewell ceremonials are planned for that day by Gary John A. Margon of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.
Bbling Probed by Grand Jury
Tutorial Board Questions Several Witnesses at Session Yesterday
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Future Farmers To Stage Annual Field Day Event
High School Students From Many Cities to Take Part in Affair
Catching a greased pig, watching Ferdinand the bull perform, and seeing the world's largest plow are just portions of the program which has been arranged for participants in the second annual field day and fair to be staged Saturday by the Future Farmers club of Anaheim union high school. The event will be held on the high school grounds between 11:30 and 3:30 o'clock.
Invitations have been forwarded to some 40 Future Farmer chapters in southern California high schools, according to H. Victor Hansen, agriculture teacher at Anaheim high school and adviser to the club. Last year the event attracted some 300 visitors, and attendance this year is expected to approach the 600-mark.
Judging Contests
The morning will be devoted to various judging competitions, with the afternoon to be given over to special entertainment features and farm exhibits, Hansen said.
Catching of the greased pig is expected to be one of the highlights of the day's program. This event will be held on the football field, with the boy capturing the animal retaining it for use on a
MISS JUSTINE WHITNEY
Death called to Miss Justine Whitney, 66, former county recorder, Monday at the home of friends at Nipton, Calif., where she had been visiting since Christmas. Miss Whitney entered the county recorder's office in 1903 as a deputy, serving in that capacity until 1914, under Recorder George E. Peterson. She was elected county recorder in 1914 and served until 1936.
Two More Enter Council Contest
John Kellenberger, Jr., and Barney Stöffel Qualify
Property Deeds Are Accepted by Council Tuesday
Tentative Map of Proposed Subdivision Studied but Action Delayed
Anaheim city council Tuesday evening cleared the way for opening of La Verne, Janss and N streets into the proposed subdivision on the Koeffler track adopting six resolutions accept grand deeds of property in region for street purposes.
It also received and studied tenative map of the proposed subdivision, but delayed defection on it until an adjournment meeting next Tuesday night; connection with the subdivision planning commission, recommended to the council that lots enlarged to include an area about 6000 square feet, and La Verne street's extension be footed in width.
Oppose Rezoning
Petitions were received by council which encouraged opposition to the proposed rezoning North Lemon street between North and La Palma streets for single-family residence zone two-family residence zone. There were referred to the plan commission.
Marshall E. Boebe was successful bidder on public land and property damage coverage on city's fleet of trucks and genger cars. He quoted an an-
Two More Enter Council Contest
John Kellenberger, Jr., and Barney Stoffel Qualify as Candidates
Last minute filing of nomination papers by John Kellenberger, Jr., and Bernard A. "Barney" Stoffel as contestants for positions on the city council brought to five the total of men seeking election to the two posts open, as nominations closed Saturday noon.
Kellenberger's nominating petition was signed by Mrs. J. Cassou, R. A. Patrick, William Rogatzky, Fred M. Suppinger, Frank A. Borth, John J. Dwyer, E. J. Sullivan, jr., and Marshall E. Beebe.
Signers of the petition nominating Stoffel were H. A. Bevins, John M. Henry, Ray J. Mahoney, Nicholas South, W. V. Fallis, and L. Wisser.
Mrs. Josephine Fulfer also filed her nomination papers Saturday, with the petition bearing the names of Hazel L. Vest, William P. Webb, Mrs. Jean M. Gaddis, Robert H. Easton, James H. Heffron and K. B. Rigby. She seeks election as city treasurer.
Official candidates for councilmen are Kellenberger, John H. Mattys, Charles A. Pearson, incumbent, Stoffel and Ray Van Wagoner.
City Clerk Charles E. Griffith is unopposed for re-election.
Candidates for treasurer are Charles W. Austin, Eva H. Boyd, Josephine A. Fulfer, Victor M. LaMont, Herman A. Schindler and A. G. Tuma.
Changes of Zones Discussed Friday
Proposed changes in the city's zoning ordinance were thoroughly discussed by a crowd which filled the council chambers in the city hall last Friday evening. No action was taken by the planning commission during the hearing, but the viewpoints expressed by those present will be considered until 1936.
Water Level Up
Water level in city wells March 1 was 129 feet; six inches it was reported by Superintendent Vard W. Hannum. The level more than one foot higher than March 1, 1939, Hannum said.
The city received a check $1,794.88 from the South Counties Gas company, which represents two per cent of gross receipts of the company Anaheim for the year which ended Dec. 31.
Permission was granted to Anaheim school district to its annual field day in Anaheim city park on May 24.
Operative and financial report from the heads of the various partsments of the city administration were received and led. The reports cover the month of February.
El Modenan Dies In Work Accident
Death by suffocation was fate of Grover Holmes, 54, of Modena last Friday while he at work at a sand and gravel manufacturing job three northeast of Orange. Fuel services were conducted Tuesday at Orange.
Although no one witnessed tragedy, investigation leads to belief that Holmes either suffered a dizzy spell or slipped standing at the edge of a sand where he was stirring the sand keep it moving. He fell into bin and was covered by six
The news seeking the job of setting the treatment plan to be by the joint outfall sewer were interviewed Monday on by the steering commit-mayors of member cities. Meeting lasted until late in afternoon and no decision was made.
Who appeared before the tree were Arthur Taylor,entinting Taylor & Taylor of Angeles; Adolph Koebig, jr.,entinting Koebig & Koebig of Angeles; Frank S. Currie,entinting Currie Engineering day of San' Bernardino; Har-Jenks of Palo Alto; and Filby and Alva J. Smith,entinting Black & Veatch of City.
Aken Driver is Sentenced to Jail
Rare of Frank Joe Ramirez,1007 E. Santa Ana street,like a boulevard stop early in morning landed him in Anaheim city jail on a charge driving while intoxicated. He had guilty to the charge Monorning when brought before Judge Frank Tausch and was paid to pay a fine of $150 or 175 days in the county jail. Operator's license was sus-
GETS PERMIT
E. Mosberger of 619 E. North last Saturday was granted permit by the county building department for construction of a room dwelling at North street liberty lane at a cost of $3000.
Rachel Floy Kibler, 48, of 746 N. Lemon street, and M. E. Dugan, 30, of 216 Carlton street, suffered slight injuries when automobiles they were driving collided at the intersection of North and Philadelphia streets shortly before noon Tuesday, according to Anaheim police reports.
Proposed changes in the city's zoning ordinance were thoroughly discussed by a crowd which filled the council chambers in the city hall last Friday evening. No action was taken by the planning commission during the hearing, but the viewpoints expressed by those present will be considered at the commission's meeting tomorrow noon.
Dr. W. L. Bigham, chairman of the commission, presided during the hearing. He explained the purpose of the meeting and told of the need for more income residential property.
Expressions were obtained from the audience on the proposal to establish an R-2 (two-family residence) zone and to extend the present R-3 (multiple-residence) zone. Proposals to establish new business zones were also discussed by the group.
Eight Families on List of Newcomers
Eight newcomers are on the list prepared for last week by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. They are Jerry Arnold, 313½ E. Alberta; E. F. Henson, 213 Mills Drive; Emma Matzke, 120 N. Clementine; Elnora Payne, 1209 W. Center; R. R. Weaver, 111½ E. Alberta; Mrs. Lee Coley, 118 N. Helena; Max Wright, 210½ W. Broadway, and E. C. Wylie, 629 S. Los Angeles street.
ZETTE
14, 1940
NUMBER 21
Property Deeds
are Accepted by
Council Tuesday
Native Map of Proposed
Subdivision Studied but
Action Delayed
Anaheim city council Tuesday
ing cleared the way for openment of La Verne, Janss and Pine
into the proposed subction on the Koeffler track by
using six resolutions accepting
deeds of property in the
on for street purposes.
Also received and studied the
map of the proposed
division, but delayed definite
on it until an adjourned
next Tuesday night.
In action with the subdivision,
planning commission, recommended to the council that lots be
garded to include an area of
6000 square feet, and that
street's extension be 60
in width.
Oppose Rezoning
Missions were received by the
til which exchanged opposition to the proposed rezoning of
Lemon street between
and La Palma streets from
family residence zone to
family residence zone. They
referred to the planning
mission.
Marshall E. Boebe was the special bidder on public liability
property damage coverage for
city's fleet of trucks and passcars. He quoted an annual
Four Building Permits Issued During Week
Four building permits having a total value of $1176 were
issued during the past week by Building Inspector R. Nyboe.
Largest of the permits was granted to Frank Stueckle and John W. Millings for addition to a cafe at 601 S. Los Angeles street at a cost of $440.
Other permits were issued to Arthur Shipkey for additions to a garage at 1008 E. Center street at a cost of $150; to L. Sterns for a reroof job at 117 Cherry street costing $86, and to O. N. Starmer, who will add a bedroom and bath to a dwelling at 419 N. Olive street at a cost of $500.
Hit-Run Motorist Gets Jail Terms
San Bernardino Man Pleads Guilty to Two Other Charges Here
Value of the two-way police system being emplaced shown last Friday remains with the arrest of Florence Mendez, son of San Bernardino on charges of hit-and-run, drunk driving and intoxication only about an hour after the asserted hit-and-run accident took place.
Also arrested was Lucille Mendione.
Fred J. Fischer,
Son of Pioneers,
Called by Death
Pneumonia Proves Fatal to
Son of John Fischer,
Hotel Operator
Fred J. Fischer died last Saturday at his home, 138 S. Hobart boulevard, Los Angeles, of pneumonia, after an illness of three weeks. He was 81 years of age. Interment was made in Inglewood cemetery.
Mr. Fischer was the son of John Fischer, Pioneer of Anaheim and first secretary of the "Los Angeles Vineyard Society." He was born in San Francisco on May 10, 1858, and came to the new colony with his parents when about one year of age. He attended school in Anaheim and later spent some years in San Francisco.
Joined Water Company
He returned south in 1889 and was employed by the old Citizens Water Supply company of Los Angeles. In 1894 he went to work for the Los Angeles City Water company at the Buena Vista pumping plant, under the direction of William Mulholland. He served three terms as a member of the board of examining engineers and became president of the county and state bodies, and later was president of the National Association of Stationary Engineers.
Until his retirement in 1938, Fischer was for 36 years the chief
Water Level Up
Water level in city wells on March 1 was 129 feet, six inches, as reported by Superintendent W. Hannum. The level is less than one foot higher than on March 1, 1939, Hannum said.
The city received a check for $4.88 from the Southern cities Gas company, which presents two per cent of the receipts of the company inheim for the year which endec. 31.
Permission was granted to theheim school district to hold annual field day in Anaheim park on May 24.
Operative and financial reports of the heads of the various departments of the city administra were received and led. These reports cover the month of February.
Modenan Dies in Work Accident
Death by suffocation was the death of Grover Holmes, 54, of Elena last Friday while he was work at a sand and gravel manufacturing job three miles east of Orange. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday orange.
Although no one witnessed the deadly investigation leads to the fact that Holmes either suffered dizzy spell or slipped while riding at the edge of a sand bin he was stirring the sand to do it moving. He fell into the sand was covered by six feet.
Value of the two-way police system was englishently shown last Friday coming with the arrest of Florence Mendoza, 83, of San Bernardo on charges of hit-and-run, drunk driving and intoxication only about an hour after the asserted hit-and-run accident took place.
Also arrested was Lucille Mendoza, 24, also of San Bernardino, and companion of Mendez, who was charged with being drunk. Her small child was also in the automobile when the arrests were made.
Justice followed rapidly, and today Mendez is in Orange county jail serving consecutive sentences totalling 200 days and Mrs. Mendoza is serving one term of 50 days.
Hits Parked Car
The case against Mendez started shortly after 5 o'clock Friday when the automobile he was driving crashed in to another car, parked in front of the Anaheim post office. Bystanders who witnessed the accident noted the license number of the car and reported it to Anaheim police, who immediately sent out a warning over the air.
About an hour later, California highway patrolmen, cruising on Manchester boulevard just inside the city limits, spotted Mendez' car and stopped it. They called Anaheim police who took the man and woman to the police station where they were pronounced intoxicated by a physician.
Choose Jail Terms
Brought before Judge Frank Tausch Saturday morning, Mendez pleaded guilty to hit-and-run, drunk driving and being drunk, and Mrs. Mendoza pleaded guilty to being intoxicated. The man was ordered to pay fines of $250, $100 and $50, respectively, or spend a total of 200 days in jail. He chose the jail term. Mrs. Mendoza was fined $100, with a 50-day sentence as an alternative, and she also chose the jail sentence. Her small child was turned over to juvenile authorities.
Burglary Suspect Is Held for Trial
Robert Carroll, 22, of 1157 Parry street, Anaheim, was held Angeles. In 1894 he went to work for the Los Angeles City Water company at the Buena Vista pumping plant, under the direction of William Mulholland. He served three terms as a member of the board of examining engineers and became president of the county and state bodies, and later was president of the National Association of Stationary Engineers.
Until his retirement in 1938, Fischer was for 36 years the chief mechanical engineer of the Los Angeles department of water and power. He was also the oldest member of the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Survived by Widow
Mr. Fischer leaves his widow, Mrs. Annie M. Fischer; a daughter, Mrs. Julia F. Whitaker, and a sister, Mrs. Doretta S. Bain.
Mr. Fischer's father, John Fischer, built the Planters hotel and resided there with his family during the early years of the colony. Fred Fischer and Henry Kuchel, late editor of The Gazette, were lifelong friends. They were neighbors and friends during boyhood, living across the street from one another. The Planters hotel occupied the northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles streets and the Kuchel home the northeast corner of the same streets. The friends boasted that never during all those years had there been a misundertsanding between them.
Mr. Fischer was one year, one month and one day older than Mr. Kuchel. The last time he came to Anaheim was to attend the funeral of his old friend, nearly five years ago.
His sister, Anna Fischer DeFrees, who died seven years ago, was the first white child born in Anaheim and was named Anna in honor of Anaheim. She was born in 1860, some three years after the naming of the city.
Faulkner Resigns Credit Bureau Job
Resignation of J. F. Faulkner as secretary-manager of the Northern Orange County. Credit Bureau, Inc., was accepted by the corporation's board of directors as of yesterday, it was disclosed here this morning.
At the same time the directors named A. L. Raymond as acting secretary-manager. Raymond has
Burglary Suspect Is Held for Trial
Robert Carroll, 22, of 1157 Parry street, Anaheim, was held to answer in superior court to a charge of burglary at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing held this morning before City Judge Frank Tausch.
Carroll was arrested last Saturday evening on suspicion of burglary after police learned he had been selling large quantities of cigarettes to his friends. Questioned in connection with the burglary of the Drive In market, Carroll denied committing that crime. Later, however, police found part of the loot hidden at the home of his sister in Fullerton, and Carroll then confessed.
Carroll recently served six months in jail for petty theft.
Two Cars Damaged By Hit-Run Vehicle
Automobiles owned by Ronald Olson and Leo Maley were damaged by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning, according to police reports. The automobiles were parked in front of 522 S. Palm street when they were struck by another car, which failed to stop, the owners told police.
Credit Bureau Job
Resignation of J. F. Faulkner as secretary-manager of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau, Inc., was accepted by the corporation's board of directors as of yesterday, it was disclosed here this morning.
At the same time the directors named A. L. Raymond as acting secretary-manager. Raymond has been collection manager for the bureau since 1933.
Faulkner joined the credit bureau shortly after its incorporation in 1931. He has not announced his future plans, but it is understood he has two or three propositions in mind.
Street Lights Shot Out by Two Youths
Anaheim police are trying to identify two boys who are believed to be responsible for the shooting out of street lights in several parts of the city last night. Lights were shot out on West street, between Lincoln and North streets, and on Sycamore between Los Angeles and Olive streets, it was reported to police.
TRIO DENY GUILT
Pleas of not guilty to charges of petty theft were entered in Anaheim justice court Monday by Gregory Garcia, Adolph Amarellasand Rosario Ruiz. They asked for court trials which were set for March 21. All were released on their own recognizance.