anaheim-gazette 1940-07-25

Between the Headlines By Fleetwood Lawton SUBSIDIZING PAN-AMERICAN SOLIDARITY—Preliminary meetings of the Havana conference are over and the delegates are getting down to serious business. It is probable this conference will decide whether Latin America is to fall limply into the orbit of Hitler's control or whether the United States can produce a plan which will enable the nations on the southern half of this continent to resist economic pressure from what may soon be a Europe united as a Nazi unit. To think that the South American republics will sacrifice their economic security to uphold the influence of the United States throughout this continent, to preserve democracy, or for any other reason, is to indulge in the most dangerous kind of wishful thinking. Hitler has many weapons at his disposal. He can use economic intimidation, which he is already doing; he can foment revolutions, and put his puppets in power throughout Latin America, and for this his plans are already well laid and considerably developed. Or, as a last resort, he can use military force if and when he disposes of England. Against this, the United States will not be in a position effectively to rely on armed defense for many months at least, perhaps even not for as long as two years. If and when Britain is hotter purely passive defense ANAHEIM VOLUME LXX ANAHEIM Anaheim Being Considered As Home of Baseball Club Benny Rubin of Hollywood Interested Establishing Team Here in New Class "C" Alignment Anaheim may be included among the southern California cities with teams in the proposed Pacific Coast league-sponsored, Class C professional baseball league. Preliminary negotiations were inaugurated this week with conferences expected to take place within a few days. The league expected to start next spring. Sponsor of the club, if it is established in Anaheim, will be Benny Rubin, Hollywood motion picture actor and baseball enthusiast. Early negotiations were in form of a telephone call received by The Anaheim Gazette and a telegram to Mayor Charles A. Pearson. First intimation that Anaheim is being considered came Monday evening when Rubin telephone the Gazette office and talked with L. J. McKee, linetype operator, who was on duty that evening. Rubin told of his desire to establish a club here and asked several questions regarding the ball park at La Palma park. McKee suggested that Rubin contact Mayor Pearson for further information. Telegram Received Tuesday morning Mayor Pearson received a lengthy telegram Republican Women Meet Candidate Precinct Chairmen Appointe at Meeting of Group Here Yesterday An address by Assembly Thomas H. Kuchel, short tally by several Republican candidates for office, and appointment precinct chairmen were the high lights of the meeting yesterday afternoon at the Elks clubhouse the Women's Republican Social Club of Anaheim. About women were present. Kuchel gave a brief resume some of his experiences in state legislature, especially u In economic warfare, the United States can only hope to hold this continent together with golden links. Hence the proposals for an inter-American cartel, or joint marketing plan. This plan would be based on finances supplied by Washington. The United States would in effect purchase all the commodities which the other nations of America normally would export. Then, somehow, these stocks would be sold. In other words, the United States would assume the role of a broker for the produce of the American continent. But a broker, however wealthy, must needs be sure that he can sell the goods he will have on his hands. The natural, the established, probably the only market for the commodities of America will still be Europe. And Europe may still mean Hitler, so that the plan would appear only to allow the United States to bargain for all the continent. If Hitler refuses to buy, then this country would be out the cost of all Latin-America's yearly exports. It is said one billion dollars a year will finance the cartel, but in 1937, exports to Europe from Argentina alone approached 600 million dollars. ADVANCE GUARD OF CONQUEST—Investigations carried on by the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Uruguay revealed such sensational proof of Hitler's activities, through his agents, in that country that an attempt has been made to keep the findings secret since Germany threatened Uruguay with dire consequences if the matter were not hushed up at once. But "murder will out," and although we have not yet obtained all the facts we have sufficient to piece together a startling picture of Nazi intrigue throughout being considered came Monday evening when Rubin telephone the Gazette office and talked with L. J. McKee, linotype operator, who was on duty that evening. Rubin told of his desire to establish a club here and asked several questions regarding the ball park at La Palma park. McKee suggested that Rubin contact Mayor Pearson for further information. Telegram Received Tuesday morning Mayor Pearson received a lengthy telegram from Rubin which said. "My I have the privilege of discussing with you the possibility of including Anaheim in a new hardball baseball league which is now in its formative stage? I have been allotted another city, but would prefer investing my money in Anaheim where Americans are more spirited. I have the backing and cooperation of the best baseball interests, but financially I am on my own.. Hollywood stars and many United States dignitaries would also cooperate in personal attendance to see that our team is properly publicized and am sure I can give Anaheim clean baseball and untold nationwide noticeability. Please notify me if you are interested to the extent of granting men an audition and when." It is unofficially reported that Mayor Pearson replied to the telegram with an invitation for Rubin to visit this city at his convenience. It is believed that installation of lighting equipment in the stadium will be required if a club is established here. New Pastor Will Preach at Park Dr. Irvin Allen Engle, new pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, will be the speaker at the union church services at the Anaheim city park amphitheater next Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. He has chosen for his sermon subject, "The Tracks of a Man." "The God We Need," was the subject of the sermon delivered last Sunday evening by the Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the Salem Evangelistocal church. "If we should attempt to place our finger upon the underlying cause of the confusion in which the world finds itself today we would find it to be that we have lost a lefty An address by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel, short-tailed by several Republican candidates for office, and appointment precinct chairmen were the high lights of the meeting yesterday afternoon at the Elks clubhouse; the Women's Republican Ste club of Anaheim. About 25 women were present. Kuchel gave a brief resume some of his experiences in state legislature, especially under the present administration. Substituted at the last minute by Assemblyman Lee Bashore, failed to make his appearance. Candidates Speak Mrs. Letus H. Loudon, program chairman, presented the candidates, each of whom spoke briefly They included Kuchel, state date; Sam Collins and Thomas Gowen, both of Fullerton, assembly; L. H. Loudon of Anaheim, congress; Harry D. F. and James E. Baker, Anaheim, George Candee, Buena Park, county supervisor, and Rayn Thompson, Fullerton, and J.Kellenberger, Jr., Anaheim county central committee. A list from Ed Backs, also a candidate for the central committee, read. The program was opened with number by the intermediate orchestra from the Orange County School of Fine Arts. Personnel in the group was Cortez Host James Friis, Stanley Loudon John Halstrom. Chairmen Named Precinct chairmen appointees: 1. Mrs. Iris Fischle; 2. Pamelia Mills; 3. Mrs. Anna Cloud; 4. Mrs. Anna Beebe Mrs. Marie Roquet; 6. Mrs. Ence Mattox; 7. Mrs. Ruth Sn8. Mrs. Vera Kersten; 9. Eugenie Marvin; 10. Mrs. Sisson; 11. Mrs. Esther Grant12. Mrs. Ann Chambers; 13. Marie Lybarger; 14. Mrs. Man Tessner; 15. Mrs.Johanna Be16. Mrs.Minnie Palmer; 17.Gladys Alden; 18.Mrs.BlaDaniels; 19.Mrs.Irene WertMrs.Mary Brown; 21.Mrs.C Dierberger; 22.Mrs.Frances Cracken; 23.Mrs.Sarah Inez24.Mrs.Jean Gaddis; East heim 1, Mrs.Miriam Beddall Mrs.Mabel Hartranft; East heim 2, Mrs.Persis Ward. Policemen Stop by the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Uruguay revealed such sensational proof of Hitler's activities, through his agents, in that country that an attempt has been made to keep the findings secret since Germany threatened Uruguay with dire consequences if the matter were not hushed up at once. But "murder will out," and although we have not yet obtained all the facts we have sufficient to piece together a startling picture of Nazi intrigue throughout South America, of the intensive work already under way when Hitler gave his celebrated interview stating that he was not in the least interested in expansion to this continent. The evidence before the Uruguayan deputies proves beyond double that the German plans cover the absorption of the whole of Latin America into the new German empire. The work was, and is, being carried on by specially trained Nazi agents who are organized in a sort of Nazi Masonic Order, with three "castles," each "castle" having its headquarters in one of three German cities. This brotherhood, which of course, has no connection with International Free Masonry, is called the National Socialist order. The "castles are equivalent to lodge degrees and one who graduates through all three of these degrees become answerable only to the Nazi Supreme Council. Members of this secret lodge are trained in espionage and sabotage, and they become supreme in their districts, their authority backed by all the power of the Gestapo. These agents have been spread all over the world with the express purpose of working, as are the many Nazi agents in Latin America, for the extension (Continued on page 5) Failure to Stop is Cause of Accident Admitted failure on the part of Theodore J. Mendenhall of Portland, Ore., to observe a boulevard stop sign at Palm and Broadway Tuesday evening caused S. M. Mendenhall of La Habra to suffer slight facial cuts, according to police reports. Driver of the second car involved was reported to be Perry Thurman, address not given. Nine Newcomers to Anaheim are Listed Anaheim welcomed nine new families last week, according to the list prepared by the Chamber of Commerce. Newcomers were Dale Vannorsdel, 206 W. La Palma; Fred I. Brown, 920 E. Center; Geoffrey W. Yake, 1110 Diamond; Lloyd Rainforth, 622 N. Lemon; Don Tucker, 305 S. Bush; J. C. Crane, 609 N. Olive; Russell Allen, 505 S. Ohio; Melvin R. Cox, 315 E. Alberta, No. 6, and John Ragsdale, 1004½ East Center. Lee Wirt, 43, former Anaheim man now living at 4023 Madison Road, Los Angeles, paid a cash for the Anaheim police station this week and thanked two officers Earl Vipond and Niles Fiscus saving his life. The officers earned the thirteenth early Saturday morning when discovered Wirt slumped over steering wheel of his auto park in front of 328 South Rose Street with the motor running and a leading from the exhaust inside the car. Wirt was re-entering the Orange county home where he was revived. Award Sought for Injuries to Claiming that his daughter was permanently injured 13 when struck down by backing from a private drive Merle A. Soden Friday superior court for award of damages from Wayne Held, edially identified as driver of the vehicle backed from the drive at 530 South Citron street struck the child. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1940 Considered Baseball Club Good Interested in Here in New Environment In the southern California Pacific Coast league-spon-ball league. Preliminary week with conferences few days. The league is Republican Women Meet Candidates Direct Chairmen Appointed at Meeting of Group Here Yesterday address by Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel, short talks several Republican candidates office, and appointment of direct chairmen were the highs of the meeting yesterday noon at the Elks clubhouse of Women's Republican Study of Anaheim. About 150 men were present. Kuchel gave a brief resume of his experiences in the legislature, especially under Anaheim's Float is Class Winner "WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG," was the theme of the Anaheim float in the annualment of Lights, held for the 20th time on Newport Bay last Saturday night. Anaheim's cation of pre-historic days, shown above, was judged first in the classification of cities with pop- from 10,000 to 50,000. The float, which depicts a dinosaur, was designed and constructed by Bud P and Orville Strickland and was used in the Hallowe'en parade last fall. Lighting was arranged b W. Hannum, city power department superintendent. Riding with Paschall and Strickland were Je Hendry and Paulita Phillips. Photo courtesy of Santa Ana Register Grand Jury of County Files Critical Reports as Long Session Terminate RECEPTION TONIGHT WILL HONOR CARL WECKER, NOTED MUSIC A man who as a youth lived in Anaheim and has since wide fame as a musician will return to the home of his child as one of the featured performers of a public entertainment. That man is Dr. Karl Wecker, director of the federal music project in southern California, who will be the guest speaker at the second of the series of summer concerts to be presented in the city park amphitheater tonight at 8 o'clock. At the close of the program an informal reception for Dr. Wecker will be held on the stage to enable former friends of the noted musician to renew their acquaintances, according to Mrs. Leta G. Smith of Anchief area supervisor for professional and service projects Orange county. The musical portion of the entertainment will be provided by the chorus of the Work House administration music program Orange county and the Beach federal symphony orchestra. Mrs. Dodley Page Harper is director of the chorus and Dixon will conduct the orchestra. Strange Accident Takes Boy's Life An abdomen wound suffered when he accidentally fell upon a pair of seven-inch scissors proved fatal Friday night to Roy LaVelle Coats, 6-year-old son of Mrs. Lottie Coats of Upland. The mishay occurred Friday noon at the Newport Beach camp grounds where the mother and child were vacationing. Death occurred at the Orange county hospital nearly 11 hours after the accident. The small boy had been treated by a physician and ordered to stay in bed. About 8 o'clock in the evening, the child became violently ill, a second doctor was summoned and the boy was rushed to the hospital. Special Broadcast Slated by Speech Anaheim's Toastmaster will cooperate with others in the area in presenting broadcasts over Station K Santa Ana, it was decided club's meeting Tuesday night Robert Morter was appointed work with the area committee the project. Purpose of this is to give members of the organization opportunity to obtain experience in radio work. Five speakers were on the program Tuesday evening introduced to Toastmaster Smith. They were Millard Walter Taylor, Royal Charles Greenwood and Seward, who gave his speech. Dr. C. O. Patterson, the critic. Policemen Stop Suicide Attempt Fee Wirt, 43, former Anaheim in new living at 4023 Mission St., Los Angeles, paid a call to Anaheim police station early week and thanked two officers, Vipond and Niles Fiscus, for saving his life. The officers earned the thanks by Saturday morning when they covered Wirt slumped over the spring wheel of his auto parked front of 328 South Rose street, on the motor running and a hose lying from the exhaust pipe inside the car. Wirt was rushed to the Orange county hospital where he was revived. Award Sought for Injuries to Child Claiming that his daughter Joan was permanently injured June when struck down by a car taking from a private driveway, Cole A. Soden Friday asked superior court for award of $7500 damages from Wayne Held, assertively identified as driver of the car which backed from the driveway 530 South Citron street and sucked the child. Welfare Praised Welfare costs are in rapid ascent, the jury found, but added that "little if anything can be done about it." The jury found, however, that the department is efficiently organized. Abolishment of supervisorial control of the road department's expenditure and operation was recommended. The jury asked for establishment of a prison road camp, and stated that its recommendation to the board of supervisors for changes in this and other departments have been present. (Continued on page 2) Large Coffee Pot Installed at Park The city park department added another convenience for pienickers this week when it installed a 30-gallon coffee pot in the north picnic grounds. The pot is placed over a blast gas-burner and the rental fee for both the pot and gas has been set at one dollar, according to Park Superintendent Rudolph Boysen. REMOVING VAULT A large vault in the building at Center and Claudina streets formerly occupied by the Southern County bank is in process of being removed, according to August Nagel, owner of the building. No plans for occupancy of the building have been made. Lottie Coats of Upland. The mishay occurred Friday noon at the Newport Beach camp grounds where the mother and child were vacationing. Death occurred at the Orange county hospital nearly 11 hours after the accident. The small boy had been treated by a physician and ordered to stay in bed. About 8 o'clock in the evening, the child became violently ill, a second doctor was summered and the boy was rushed to the hospital. He died at 10:45 o'clock. House Damaged as Result of Accident Human beings escaped injury but a residence was slightly damaged as the result of an automobile accident shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday morning. The damaged house is located at 428 North Olive street and is owned by M. A. Maxwell. Cars driven by Kenneth Viall, 758 North Claudina street, and Daisy Brady of Plato, Mo., collided in front of the house, according to police reports. Viall's car went out of control and struck the house. Miss Brady was driving a car owned by Eugene D. Brady, 411 North Olive street, police were informed. Watson Will Speak at League Meeting Assemblyman Clyde Watson of Orange will speak to members of the Orange County League of Municipalities tonight at San Clemente. The subject of Assemblyman atson's talk is "Welfare Legislation." New Addressographed Ordered by Co Abandonment of a 17-inch addressograph used by the public service department authorized by the city Tuesday night when that placed an order for a machine. The new address which will cost $720, will livered in about two more cording to City Clerk Chriffith. Wisser Reports Gathering of Report by L. N. Wisser recent department encampment Oakland was the highlight meeting last Thursday night Veterans of Foreign War Plans to send delegates to tional encampment in Louis in August were also d. The auxiliary, meeting same time, planned a trip Sawtelle veterans hospital Sunday and also announced start of monthly dances, to the last Friday if each me Two-Year-Old Child Dies From Effects Of Poison Billy Hutain Succumbs Tuesday Afternoon In Spite of Three-hour Effort by Doctors and Fire Chief Normal curiosity of a two-year-old child resulted in tragedy Tuesday. Billy Hutain, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hutain of 410 West Elm street, is dead today because he drank a potion of weed poisoning containing a large percentage of arsenic. A three-hour battle against death by doctors and firemen failed to save the lad’s life. Reception Slated For Father Nevin Event Tentatively Scheduled For Next Wednesday at Parish Hall Rev. Father James Nevin, former assistant pastor of St. Bcniface Catholic church, will be guest of honor at a farewell reception to be held at the parish hall next Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock if present tentative plans of the Knights of Columbus lodge materialize. Definite decision on the date will be made Saturday noon, at which time Father Nevin will be in Anaheim for a luncheon. Funeral services for the small youngster will be conducted tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock from the Backs, Terry & Campbell chapel, with burial to be made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Little is known about the actual circumstances of the tragedy. The boy had gone to the ranch home of his uncle, Charles Hutain, on Orange road to play during the day. Weed poisoning had been spread around the ranch. It has been definitely established that the boy consumed some of the poison, but whether it was the fluid taken directly from the container or whether he had obtained it by some other method is not known. As soon as the child’s plight was discovered, emergency treatment wa given and he was then rushed to the Johnston Clinic where efforts were made to pump Rev. Father James Nevin, former assistant pastor of St. Benedict Catholic church, will be guest of honor at a farewell reception to be held at the parish hall next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock if present tentative plans of the Knights of Columbus lodge materialize. Definite decision on the date will be made Saturday noon, at which time Father Nevin will be in Anaheim for a luncheon. The reception will be a city-wide affair and will enable the many friends of Father Nevin, from every walk of life, to bid him farewell and wish him the best of success in his new work at the Mother of Sorrows church in Los Angeles. Officers of the Knights of Columbus lodge are not yet able to announce the program for the evening. Father Nevin served in St. Boniface church for three years and was active in numerous civic functions. He was skipper of the Sea Scot ship sponsored by the church and also played a leading part in other Boy Scout and Cub Scout activities. In recognition for his services in the annual Hallowe'en celebration and other activities of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and Merchants association he was recently elected to the board of directors of the latter group. Rev. Father Patrick Keane is now at St. Boniface church as successor to Father Nevin. $151 Contributed To Relief Quota An audience of approximately 650 persons contributed a total of $151 to the war relief fund being raised by the Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross, at the benefit program given last Friday evening in the city park amphitheater. A program featuring local talent mingled with some professional artists was well received by those in attendance. Instrumental and vocal music, ballet and old-time quadrille dancing, and a one-act play were all included in the program which was arranged by the Rev. D. Howard Dow. Fullerton Motorist Faces Drunk Charge Orange road to play during the day. Weed poisoning had been spread around the ranch. It has been definitely established that the boy consumed some of the poison, but whether it was the fluid taken directly from the container or whether he had obtained it by some other method is not known. As soon as the child's plight was discovered, emergency treatment waşgiven and he was then rushed to the Johnston Clinic where efforts were made to pump the poison from the boy's stomach. Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe was also summoned, but nearly three hours of constant effort with the poison which the youngster consumed contained 45 per cent arsenic, doctors said, adding that the colution was very concentrated. The lad's mouth and lip tissues were badly burned. Besides his parents, Billy is survived also by a sister, Beverly. Associated Group Slates Symposium A symposium upon three pertinent county problems is slated for the July meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, to be held next Tuesday evening at the Guilliaum's Sanitarium in Los Alamitos. "Subdivisions and their Problems" will be discussed by Howard Irwin of Fullerton and Dr. W. L. Bigham of Anaheim, county planning commissioner. "Rural Zoning" is the topic for a discussion by William H. Crofoot and Dr. Bigham. "Beach Erosion" will be discussed by L. A. Patch and R. L. Paterson, Newport Beach City engineer. KVOE Inaugurates Forum Broadcast Recognizing the desire and feeling the need for a public forum to discuss the problems of Orange county, KVOE of Santa Ana brings to the air the Orange County Public Forum next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The subject for discussion is "Political Timber" and the speakers will be various Orange county newspaper editors. On Sunday, August 4, the most important problems of the world will be discussed and thereafter. New Addressograph Ordered by Council Abandonment of a 17-year-old addressograph used by the city's public service department was authorized by the city council Tuesday night when that board placed an order for a new machine. The new addressograph, which will cost $720, will be delivered in about two months, according to City Clerk Charles E. Griffith. Wisser Reports on Gathering of VFW Report by L. N. Wisser on the recent department encampment at Oakland was the highlight of the meeting last Thursday night of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Plans to send delegates to the national encampment in Los Angeles in August were also discussed. The auxiliary, meeting at the same time, planned a trip to the Sawtelle veterans hospital next Sunday and also announced the start of monthly dances, to be held the last Friday if each month. A program featuring local talent mingled with some professional artists was well received by those in attendance. Instrumental and vocal music, ballet and old-time quadrille dancing, and a one-act play were all included in the program which was arranged by the Rev. D. Howard Dow. Fullerton Motorist Faces Drunk Charge Guy R. Laraway, 29, of 213½ West Maple avenue, Fullerton, is at liberty under bail of $100 pending his appearance in Anaheim city court a week from today to answer to charges of drunk driving and being intoxicated. Laraway was arrested at 9:45 o'clock Sunday night in the 700 block on North Los Angeles street. Peanut Machine is Object of Burglar A boy with a great desire for peanuts is thought by police to be responsible for the minor burglary at the YMCA building on South Philadelphia street Tuesday night. At least, all that was missing were peanuts and 10 cents taken from the peanut vending machine. Entrance was gained through a rear window. BASHORE HERE TODAY Assemblyman Lee Bashore of Glendale, who was scheduled to speak yesterday before the Women's Republican Study club but failed to appear, because of a mix-up in dates, was in Anaheim today and conferred informally with several Republican leaders. Recognizing the desire and feeling the need for a public forum to discuss the problems of Orange county, KVOE of Santa Ana brings to the air the Orange County Public Forum next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The subject for discussion is "Political Timber" and the speakers will be various Orange county newspaper editors. On Sunday, August 4, the most important problems of the world will be discussed, and thereafter each Sunday at 2 o'clock subjects of vital importance to Orange county will be aired. Odd Fellows Lodge Seats New Officers Wallace Borgeson, noble grand, and his assisting staff of Odd Fellows lodge officers, were formally installed Tuesday evening. Installing officer was Delbert Burry of Huntington Beach, and he was assisted by a corps of 20 men. Other new officers seated were Marvin Borgeson, vice grand, C. R. Nelson, junior past grand; Eugene Adams, recording secretary; Charles Ahlstrom, financial secretary, and LaMonte Webb, treasurer. Home Products are Featured in Sales Anaheim's second annual "Home Products Sale" will be conducted Friday and Saturday, according to Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Orange county manufacturers and Anaheim merchants are cooperating in stressing local products during the two-day event.