anaheim-gazette 1940-10-24

Anaheim Personalities Dominic A. Hoffman When you take your shoes to be re-soled, whether at Hoffman's shoe shop or elsewhere, and they are returned without the little nails in them that formerly were inevitable, you can be sure that the pioneering work of Dominic Hoffman has been a factor in the repair job. For it was Dominic A. Hoffman who was one of the few leaders in the new type of re-soling which has come into existence only in the past few years. Looked upon now as an authority in the nailless method of half-soling and full-soling, Hoffman aided the change to the new system in an article which he wrote some time ago for a shoe repairing trade publication. A Minnesotaan by birth, Hoffman celebrated his twenty-first birthday anniversary by coming to Anaheim to accept a position with a brother. He arrived here just one day after his birthday, on December 10, 1926, and later went into business for himself, which, he says, is the outstanding event of his life. Married to Martha Doroff before his arrival in Anaheim, Hoffman and hjs wife are the parents of three sons and one daughter, all of them natives of Anaheim. Dominic, jr., was born March 2, 1927, Shirley Martha arrived on July 19, 1928, Richard M. was born on June 30, 1931, and Joseph David has been an Anaheim resi- Ed Mills Granted Retrial on Grand Theft Accusation Appellate Court Decides in Favor of Anaheim Man Early This Week The state appellate court early this week ordered a new trial for Edward Mills, deposed manager of the Anaheim Community Growers association, who was recently convicted of five counts of grand theft of the cooperative concern's funds. District Attorney George F. Holden declared yesterday that he understood the new trial was granted as the result of insufficiency of evidence in certain particulars. It is understood that evidence introduced at Mills' trial in Orange county superior court with respect to loans of association funds Mills had made to himself was insufficient to show that such loans were on any different basis than loans made to other growers in the association. Indicted Last November The former packing house manager was indicted by the county grand jury on eight counts charging grand thefts aggregating $25,-919.81. The true bill was voted on Building Permits Issued for Two New Dwellings Five building permits, including two for new dwellings, were issued by the city of Anaheim during the past week. Total valuation was $6355. New homes will be built by Samuel Schultz at 210 North Philadelphia street and Henry Otta at 200 South Walnut street. The former will cost $3200 and the latter $2600. Other permits were granted P.J. Weisel for alterations to dwelling at 900 South Walnut street costing $100; Antonio Torres for construction of a bedroom at 1139 Parry street at a cost of $255, and Sophie Stock for erection of a garage at 626 North Lemon street costing $200. Status of Carbon Creek Uncertain Supervisors Inform Anaheim Matter in Hands of M. N. Thompson Slight satisfaction was received from the Orange county board. December 10, 1926, and later went into business for himself, which, he says, is the outstanding event of his life. Married to Martha Doroff before his arrival in Anaheim, Hoffman and his wife are the parents of three sons and one daughter, all of them natives of Anaheim. Dominic, jr., was born March 2, 1927, Shirley Martha arrived on July 19, 1928, Richard M. was born on June 30, 1931, and Joseph David has been an Anaheim resident since February 21, 1935. Deep-sea fishing and hunting of all types are the chief hobbies enjoyed by Hoffman. His interest in outdoor life and conservation led him to join the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton league. He is also a member of the Anaheim Elks lodge and the Holy Name society of St. Boniface Catholic church. Although registered a Democrat, he votes for the man whom he thinks is best fitted for the job, regardless of party. Lydia V. Benner The little girl who nearly had her leg cut off when a child in Russia, and later was so good a player that her boy playmate made her the catcher on their neighborhood baseball team, has grown up to be Mrs. Lydia V. Benner, a woman who devotes her energies to the care of the sick as operator of the Haven of Rest at 758 North Claudina street. The gruesome accident that almost cost her a leg happened when the then Lydia Moser and her brother were having a friendly argument about who should cut hay with a hand scythe. Mrs. Benner is proud of the fact that her mother cared for and healed the wound without the aid of a doctor. After four years of education in a school in Russia, Mrs. Benner came to the United States and received the rest of her school work here. About three and a half years ago, she and her husband, Jacob Benner, also a native of Russia, came to Anaheim to live. She chose this city, she said, because of relatives and friends living here and because she thought it a good location in which to follow her profession. Mrs. Benner has been a practical nurse for the past 30 years and has operated rest homes and sanitariums in Colorado as well as in California. During the World War she was connected evidence introduced at Mills’ trial in Orange county superior court with respect to loans of association funds Mills had made to himself was insufficient to show that such loans were on any different basis than loans made to other growers in the association. Indicted Last November The former packing house manager was indicted by the county grand jury on eight counts charging grand thefts aggregating $25,-919.81. The true bill was voted on November 29, last year. When his trial began on January 29, the first and eight counts were dismissed by the prosecution and Mills won acquittal by the jury on count seven. Conviction was voted by the jury on counts two, three, four, five and six on February 13. Judge Franklin G. West denied Mills’ immediate motion for a new trial and sentenced him on each of five counts to terms of from one to 10 years in San Quentin. William P. Webb and S. B. Kaufman, attorneys form Mills, then withdrew from the case, but Mills employed Edgar Hervey of San Diego to file an appeal from the judgment and order denying a new trial. Young Attorney Kiwanis Speaker “America’s strength lies in its youth—and its downfall may also lie in its youth.” This was one of the key statements of the talk given before Anaheim Kiwanians Tuesday noon by Richard Nixon, young attorney of La Habra. About one-third of the La Habra Kiwanis club accompanied their fellow-member to the meeting here. Nixon recalled that it was the younger men of the colonies who forced the Revolutionary war, and that it was a group of young men who wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution: “America’s star has always been guided by its youth. As a result, America is the strongest country in the world today.” But, the speaker said, many of the nation’s youth are joining radical organizations. This is caused, he said, because too few of them are able to find jobs when they leave school. “It is essential that we give youth something to do,” Nixon declared. Status of Carbon Creek Uncertain Supervisors Inform Anaheim Matter in Hands of M. N. Thompson Slight satisfaction was received from the Orange county board of supervisors by the Anaheim city council in answer to its recent request for information regarding the Carbon canyon flood control project. The supervisors acknowledged the council’s request early this week in a letter which stated, “The board of supervisors ordered the matter referred to the Orange county flood control engineer and would suggest that you contact Mr. Thompson for information concerning this matter.” Meanwhile, reports from the court house indicated there is some uncertainty whether the national defense program will cause a delay in the completion of the entire flood control project in the county. Despite the uncertainty of the status of the project, the county’s flood control district is proceeding with its plans to construct a run-off channel below the site of the dam which is to be built by the federal government, it was reported. Letter is Filed Similarly, the board answered another recent communication from the council regarding the absence of ambulance service in Anaheim and northern Orange county by saying, in part, “Please be advised that the communication was presented to the board of supervisors and ordered filed for future reference.” The ambulance matter, however has recently been taken care of through the decision of the Alkire Ambulance service of Santa Ana to establish a vehicle between Anaheim and Fullerton. This action was taken at the request of Supervisor Harry D. Riley, it is understood. Request Denied The city council Tuesday evening rejected a request from Alfred E. Hart that sidewalks in his new Palmdale subdivision be only four feet wide instead of the required five feet. Nick Bettendorf was awarded the contract to paint the outside of the city hall building at a cost o Mrs. Benner has been a practical nurse for the past 30 years and has operated rest homes and sanitariums in Colorado as well as in California. During the World War she was connected with the Red Cross at Colorado Springs, and won high acclaim from the Red Cross officials there for her feat of sewing 185 garments in six weeks, together with knitting seven pairs of socks. Her hobby now is art needlework, but she also likes to play tennis and croquet and dominoes. Morris Levin Morris Levin has something in common with both Dominic Hoffman and Mrs. Benner, subjects of the above biographic sketches. Like Hoffman, his principal hobbies are deep-sea fishing and hunting, and like Mrs. Benner, he is a native of Europe. Levin, by the way, owns and operates the Orange Center on Manchester boulevard near Center street. Levin's hobby of deep-sea fishing paid him dividends during the past summer when he won a jackpot for catching the largest sea bass landed on the trip. When unable to get away for fishing or hunting, he finds considerable recreation in bridge games. Levin qualifies as one of Anaheim's newest business men, having come here only about five months ago. He has a record of 15 years of successful business operation as an independent merchant, having general clothing and shoe businesses during that period. (Continued on Page 8) Property Offered As Factory Site Anaheim Community Industrial Land company stands ready this week to donate 12 acres of property it holds on the north edge of Anaheim for construction of an airplane factory, but prospects of raising from $25,000 to $50,000 to finance the project are not bright. Directors of the land company and members of the industrial committee of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce came to the above conclusions last Friday following a discussion of the proposals made by Capt. J. N. Patterson to directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday. Costumers to Open Store Here Monday Gaby Costumers of Hollywood will open a temporary store in Anaheim next Monday to offer costumes for rent up until Hallowe'en. The store will be located on West Center street. Request Denied The city council Tuesday evening rejected a request from Alfred E. Hart that sidewalks in his new Palmdale subdivision be only four feet wide instead of the required five feet. Nick Bettendorf was awarded the contract to paint the outside of the city hall building at a cost of $140. Work is expected to start on the job within the next few days. A resolution was passed authorizing the city clerk to invite proposals for furnishing capacitors, capacitor hangers and weathproof copper wire for use use by the power department. News Tip Contest Winners Revealed Mrs. Phyllis Woodrome and Mr. R. Joe Quast are the first and second place winners, respectively, in this week's Anaheim Gazette news tip contest. They will receive their awards by calling the Gazette's office. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1940 Building Permits needed for Two Dwellings Building permits, including new dwellings, were issued city of Anaheim during week. Total valuation homes will be built by Schultz at 210 North Philly street and Henry Otta South Walnut street. The will cost $3200 and the 500. Permits were granted P.J. for alterations to dwelling south Walnut street costingonio Torres for construc-bedroom at 1139 Parry a cost of $255, and Sophie erection of a garage at Lemon street costing Service Lottery Tuesday Awaited By Anaheim Men Order Numbers to be Chosen at Capital; Winchell Acting Clerk Anaheim men are awaiting with interest the drawing of selective service order numbers which will take place next Tuesday at Washington, for through that lottery they will learn whether they will be called before the local boards soon, or at a later date. Meanwhile, serial numbers have been assigned to all registrants by the selective service boards for districts 173 and 174 and have been posted in the Anaheim city hall and in the Chapman building at the corner of Spadra road and Wilshire avenue, Fullerton, respectively. Area Boundaries Told Anaheim men who reside in voting precincts one to six inclusive, will find their names and numbers posted at the Fullerton office. These precincts are bounded by the city limits on the west, north and east. The southern boundary is a line from the corner of Loara road and North street easterly to Palm street; south to Hallowe'en Celebration 'Heads Up' for Hall Merchants Jump Gun of Festival Fun Program Held Today at Marigold Cafe With Wray in Charge Anaheim’s merchants jumped the gun on the Hallowe’en celebration by one week this morning when they held a fun program at the Marigold cafe. This morning’s breakfast affair was an extra meeting of the Merchants association held especially for the purpose of touching off the Hallowe’en enthusiasm. Leon Wray, as master of ceremonies, presented a program which was filled with laughter from the time E. R. “Bus” McCoy drove his 1909 model Ford touring car along the sidewalk in the 100 block on East Center street until Ah Foo made a roaring appearance in the group in search of San Hilgenfeld and “washee.” The famed Chinese of old Anaheim days was impersonated by George Henry. Dressed in Duster McCoy was dressed in goggles and an old duster as he drove his ancient vehicle up in front of the Marigold to be greeted by a large group of merchants who had already assembled at the cafe. After the association members had gathered around the breakfast tables Wray led in singing a group of numbers, with Dr. Howard Tews at the piano. As soon as the meal had been completed, Roy Mendoza, dressed as a Mexican laborer, made his appearance and sang several songs and told some humorous stories, with William T. Wallop the butt of most of them. Then Wray called Dr. C. O. Patterson and Miss Irene Case to the Australia Proves Interesting Topic From 90 to 95 per cent of the people in Australia vote at every election, members of the Anaheim Rotary club were told Monday noon by Arthur H. O'Conner during the course of his talk about that continent. The high total is obtained through Australia's compulsory voting law. O'Conner is manager of the Australian National Travel association of Los Angeles and was introduced by Dr. Lloyd Burrows, program chairman of the day. Australia, the speaker said, is a self-governing domination that pays no taxes to the king of England. It is 98 per cent English and the people own all the public utilities. The closed shop is in existence, but arbitration of all trade disputes is required by law. The dominion is now sending men and materials to Great Britain to aid in carrying on the war. Airplane manufacturing has also started on the continent since the conflict began. Two Speeders Fined During Past Feek Speeders contributed $20 in fines in Anaheim city court last week, with two cases being heard by Judge Frank Tausch. Eileen Kibler of 206 Mills drive was fined $15 for speeding and William Gilmore, 139 North Nicolas street, Fullerton, paid a $5 fine. After the association members had gathered around the breakfast tables Wray led in singing a group of numbers, with Dr. Howard Tews at the piano. As soon as the meal had been completed, Roy Mendoza, dressed as a Mexican laborer, made his appearance and sang several songs and told some humorous stories, with William T. Wallop the butt of most of them. Then Wray called Dr. C. O. Patterson and Miss Irene Case to the head table to engage in a string swallowing contest, with the prize going to the latter. Eltiste Serenades August Eltiste and Mrs. Mary Betzsold were then the objects of many laughs when Eltiste serenaded Mrs. Betzsold with "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Harry D. Riley and Carrie Lou Sutherland were the next victims. White Temple’s Minister Named Rev. Thomas Burden will preach his first sermon at the White Temple Methodist church next Sunday morning. Rev. Burden, formerly of the Highland Park Methodist church, comes to Anaheim to succeed Dr. Irvin A. Engle, who resigned some weeks ago to accept a teaching position. The new minister is well known for his work with youth organizations of the Methodist church. For the past several years he has been a director and leader at the Young People's institutes held at Asilomar and Rio Grande. Rev. Burden and Mrs. Burden moved to Anaheim today, establishing residence at the church parsonage, 506 East Center street. Mary Lee Melton’s head atop huge scarecrow. The caricature like 49 others, which are not adorning the lamp posts in business district to herald Hallowe’en celebration. Willkie Clubs to Stage Barbecue Wendell Willkie's followers gather in Irvine Park next Saturday to toast him with barbecue beef, washed down with oranges juice. Willkie Volunteer clubs of an ange county who are staging barbecue under the live oaks Santiago canyon, learned to that Los Angeles county Willkies are backing their plans will send large crowds to parade. Presence of a prominent Beach man, C. Roy Smith, mer high-ranking New Dealer Washington who has indo Willkie, will spur interest in day's program, which also cludes celebrities of the film music world in addition to Snr. While great interest has attracted b y announcement Hobart Bosworth, venerated of the film world, and here the old Jack London pictures address the gathering, and Mme. Mamie Stark of Los Angeles nationally known com and radio singer, will sing the crowd, chief political attention centers in Smith's speeches Wendell Willkie. Smith, until year, was head of the util division of SEC and was anner New Dealer. It is said he will have something to about inside political affairs Washington. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now in Its 70th Year Phone Anaheim 2414 24, 1940 NUMBER 1 Celebration Next Thursday for Halloween Plans For Event Nearly Complete Harvest Festival to Start With Breakfast; Parade Slated at 7 o'clock Final detail work is all that remains to be done before the opening of the 17th annual Anaheim Hallowe'en celebration next Thursday morning. The day-long festival will get under way at 7 o'clock in the morning with the open-air breakfast at the city park and will be brought to a close at a late hour when dancing is concluded at the costume ball at the Elks clubhouse. Every hour of the day and evening will be filled with a variety of entertainment, according to O. E. Hanson, president of the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturers association, sponsors of the event. Entertainment Planned Approximately 600 persons are expected to gather at the city park at 7 o'clock in the morning for the breakfast and entertainment, it was announced by Herb Every hour of the day and evening will be filled with a variety of entertainment, according to O. E. Hanson, president of the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturers association, sponsors of the event. Entertainment Planned Approximately 600 persons are expected to gather at the city park at 7 o'clock in the morning for the breakfast and entertainment, it was announced by Herb Eldred and Dr. John Boege, co-chairmen of that event. Everyone attending the event is asked to be in costume and prizes will be awarded during the program for the outstanding costumes there. An outstanding entertainment of professional acts will be presented following the breakfast, which will last until about 9:30 o'clock. Most business houses will not open until that hour. The breakfast will be followed at 10 o'clock by an entertainment on Center street between Claudina and Clementine streets. H. E. W. Barnes, general entertainment chairman, has arranged a variety of acts and costume prizes will also be awarded. Kangaroo Court At 11 o'clock the kangaroo court which has been arranged by the Anaheim American Legion post under the leadership of Commander Carleton A. Starr, will be staged on Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon streets. No details of this event have been divulged, but Starr promised an entertainment which will be fun for everybody, except, perhaps, those brought before the court. The children of the city will get their first participation starting at 2 o'clock when the juvenile costume parade will be held. The parade will form on Claudina street, north of Center street, and will move west on Center to Lemon and then north to La Palma park. Any youngster who wishes to join the parade may do so by reporting not later than 1:30 at Claudina and Center streets, it was said by J Ben Kaulbars, juvenile parade chairman. Circus at Stadium Termination of the kiddies parade at La Palma park stadium will bring the start of the free circus which is being presented this year for the first time. Gus Mack, radio performer, will act as master of ceremonies for the program, which will also include dedication of a new flag pole which has been presented to the city by YMCA Drive Will Close Tomorrow The annual financial drive of he Anaheim Young Men's Christian association will come to a close tomorrow, with a final report dinner scheduled for tomorrow evening at the YMCA building, 407 South Philadelphia street. The campaign opened officially Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the YMCA, and a second meeting was held yesterday morning at which time reports were made on the progress of the drive. Two teams were in the field during the campaign. Leaders of one group were Walter Taylor, Frank Kellogg, Rev. A. C. Mamath, Robert Quast, Dr. C. O. Patterson and J. B. Wilbur, YMCA secretary. Leaders of the second team were Robert Easton, Ted Payne, Wilbert H. Bonney, Marion Pickel, Doy Ford and Dr. Howard Tews. A goal of $3800 had been set for the drive, according to Secretary Wilbur. M. A. Gauer was general chairman of the finance committee. Secretary Wilbur this week announced the annual meeting and dinner of the YMCA which will be held in the Ebell clubhouse on the evening of Friday, November 8. Dr. Carl S. Knopf of the University of Southern California is to be the speaker of the evening. Tickets for the dinner are now available from members of the men's and women's boards of directors, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, or the YMCA office. $2,000 in Used Furniture Slashed in price! 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