anaheim-gazette 1941-02-13

Anaheim Personalities Roscoe C. Stephens Today's personality sketch introduces a newcomer to Anaheim, Roscoe C. Stephens, owner and operator of the Antlers hotel at 109 N. Los Angeles St. Stephens arrived in Anaheim only last week, coming here from Long Beach where he has been engaged in the real estate business for the past 10 years. He is not a newcomer to the hotel business, however, having operated the Canyon City hotel in Canyon City, Colo., for some time. Stephens later spent 10 years as a raiser of cows and horses in Colorado before coming to California. Because he spent so much time out of doors during his early life, Stephens became greatly interested in trout fishing, camping and outdoor life in general. He also enjoys horse and auto racing, and was quite noted as a ballroom dancer in his youth. Stephens says the outstanding event of his life was when he met his present wife. While attending a dance, he observed her wearing an orange colored hat. So attracted by the hat and the smile beneath it, he caused friends to introduce them. The ultimate result was that they were married at Long Beaeh on Sept. 28, 1926. Even today, he says, the vividness of that picture remains a choice and ever-present memory. Stephens was born at Hepler, Kans., but moved to Colorado early enough in life to permit him to graduate from high school in Canyon City. His early business County’s Farm Income Increases Substantial increase in returns of the citrus and animal industries in Orange county during 1940 accounted for an increase in farm income over the preceding year of $8,231,986, according to a report made this week by D. W. Tubbs, county horticultural commissioner. Total income last year was $34,-195,486. Citrus fruits brought $20,969,380 as compared with $13,710,590 during 1939 while the animal industry returned $6,223,820, a gain of almost a million dollars over the 1939 figure of $5,236,530. Field crops also produced a slight increase in returns. Declines were recorded in the walnut and truck gardening industries, Tubbs reported. Citrus yield during 1940 was 13,396,290 boxes as compared with 11,319,651 during 1939. Orange county now has 72,099 acres of bearing citrus fruits, of which 63,584 are valencias. An additional 4,029 acres are planted to citrus, but are not bearing at present. 19 From Anaheim Chosen for Juries Nineteen Anaheim residents are among the 186 Orange county men and women selected late last week by three superior court judges for trial jury service in superior court during 1941. The entire city, died early Sunday morning at an Oceanside hospital. Death resulted from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Friday evening about 10 miles north of Oceanside. The Anaheim contractor was returning to this city from a project in San Diego when his automobile and another driven by an out-of-state resident collided. Three or four passengers in the other machine also were injured, at least one seriously. A native of Lyman, N. Y., and a members of Anaheim Elks lodge, Vary is survived by his widow, Zurla, anda son, Gail. TWO KILLED IN LA HABRA CRASH Wet pavement, which sent one car into a skid, is blamed for the automobile accident on 101 highway, north of La Habra, last Saturday morning which took the lives of an elderly man and a small boy. The victims were Henry Koelling, 81, of 546 E. Van Bibber St., Orange, and Brooks Gould, 7, of Altadena. Both died Saturday afternoon. According to officials reports, Herbert Millhouse, 35, of Altaena, driver of the car in which the boy was riding, skidded into the path of a car driven by John Henry Koelling, 54, of Orange, son of the other victim. Five others persons were injured. Those hurt in the Koelling car were Mrs. Sophia Koelling, 70, widow of the dead man; Mrs. Christine Koelling, 54, wife of the driver, and John Henry Koelling. Both Millhouse and his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Millhouse, 29, suffered injuries. Doctor Discusses Migrant Problem The migrant problem especially as it affects the San Joaquin valley, was discussed before members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Dr. F. H. Redewill, assistant county health officer who served more than a year in Tulare county. Dr. Redewill touched on the economic factors which brought the condition about and told of his experiences in visiting 120 camps in the calley. Each camp has a nurse and school, he said, and the city, died early Sunday morning at an Oceanside hospital. Death resulted from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Friday evening about 10 miles north of Oceanside. The Anaheim contractor was returning to this city from a project in San Diego when his automobile and another driven by an out-of-state resident collided. Three or four passengers in the other machine also were injured, at least one seriously. A native of Lyman, N. Y., and a members of Anaheim Elks lodge, Vary is survived by his widow, Zurla, anda son, Gail. Boy Scouts to Hold Spotlight Court of Honor and Financial Drive to Be Held Next Week Boy Scouts will hold a large share of the spotlight in Anaheim next week with two events scheduled — a county-wide court of honor at Anaheim union high school auditorium next Tuesday night, and a kick-off breakfast to start the annual financial drive Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Marigold cafe. Both events come just after the close of National Boy Scout Week, which is currently being observed. Scouts from 60 troops throughout Orange county will participate in the court of honor here Tuesday night. Lee C., Deming and Clinton Flynn are co-hosts for the affair; while Judge Kenneth E. Morrison has arranged the program. Principle speaker of the evening will be Joseph Scott, prominent Los Angeles attorney. Sharing the spotlight with Scott will be Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz of Los Angeles county, who will present the awards. Sheriff Biscailuz is also bringing his crack pistol team for a demonstration during the court. Louis H. Hoskins will direct the financial campaign, which will raise funds both for the building program and for the regular operating expenses. He was appointed chairman of the committee by Deming Tuesday night during a meeting of the district council Hoskins will be assisted by six representatives from each of the sponsoring organizations. No progress is to be made in the construction of the central scout building until the financial campaign is completed. Deming said he also announced that the largest lot on Chartres street between Lemon and Los Angeles street has been paid for and the dee recorded. 19 From Anaheim Chosen for Juries Nineteen Anaheim residents are among the 186 Orange county men and women selected late last week by three superior court judges for trial jury service in superior court during 1941. The entire group will be divided into four sections, each division serving for three months. Selected from Anaheim were Victor W. LaMont, John Kellenberger, Jr., Mrs. Ida L. Fisher, C.A. Starr, Mrs. Hermine B. Lowe, Mrs. Velma M. Pomeroy, Robert J. Bauman, Frank A. Borth, Mrs. Katherine Maag, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, Neuman H. Sanford, J. H. Bohnet, S. H. Buckley, Mrs. Elizabeth Hansen, Mrs. Adelena Marshall, E. H. Phillips, John Beneke, Mrs. Margaret F. Weisel and Clara M. Quarton. Nine Anaheim Men In Fullerton Quota Nine Anaheim youths are on the tentative list of 43 men eligible for enrollment by the Fullerton selective service for the quota which will leave March 6, it was disclosed this week. The original list may be changed in event other eligibles ask for immediate induction. Listed from Anaheim are Joaquin D. Tover, 1126 N. Los Angeles St., John Reiter, 215 E. Wilhelmina; Wesley C. Collier, RFD 3, box 168; Paul B. Gonzales, 306 Romneya Dr.; Edward G. Wells, RFD 3, box 176; Epifanio A. Martinez, 1140 Parry St.; Worth C. Conner, Hotel Valencia; Niels C. Rasmussen, RFD 4 box 180, and Lloyd E. Gruber, 819 N. Sabina St. Lions Club Members Have Varied Program A talk on activities of Hobby House in Santa Ana and motion pictures on beautification of roads provided the program during the regular luncheon meeting of the Anaheim lions club Friday noon at the Elks clubhouse. Ray Hamilton was program chairman. Ed Farrell of Santa Ana spoke on Hobby House program, which he said, is designed to serve boys from the ages of 9 to 16 years. The motion pictures were presented by Mrs. Ralph Reynolds of behalf of the California Roarside council. News Tip Contest Winners Named This week's news-tip winners are Mrs. Everett Ely, 226 Rose St., who receives $1.50, and Gertrude Hunt, R. 4, Box 363, who receives $1. Please call at the Gazette office for your awards. Council Authorizes Concession Contract Official sanction was given to Anaheim American Legion post to operate concessions at La Palm park stadium during the spring training season of the Philadelphia Athletics by the city council when it instructed Mayor Charles A. Pearson and Clerk Charles M. Griffith to enter into a contract with the Legion post. A letter from the Anaheim Merchants association requesting that Ordinance 637, dealing with limited parking zones, be rescinded was received Tuesday night and taken under advisement. Greetings Sent to Ten Newcomers Anaheim Chamber of Commerce this week sent messages greeting to 10 newcomers. Listed by the booster body were D. Baker, 545 S. Clementine; C. Watkins, 712 N. Olive; Mrs. W. Hailey, 737 N. Paulina; Mrs. J. Oehlke, 901 N. Zeyn; Mrs. D. Teeter, 228 E. Sycamore; M.Gertrude Appelt, 724-A N.Olive Gene Babbitt, 327 S.Claudin C.A.Houston, 712 N.Olive; MiZimmerman, 611 S.Philadelphia and H.E.Eastham, 315 S.Cleary entine street. First City-Wide Sales Event of Year AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 13, 1941 Aheim's First City-Wide Sales of Year Coming Thursday It's first big city-wide sales event of the year—Dollar Day—and one week from today, Thursday, Feb. 20. Virtually every house in the city is to participate in this event, which will be one of the biggest in Anaheim's history. The new features of this event will be the placing in several thousands of dollars. These will be by the banks during week, and will serve as a townpeople who recoins in change and as their payrolls that Dollar Day at hand. Store and store decorations have been ordered for the Banners were placed on four entrances of the big attention of motorists' event. Clerks through the next week will wear badges announcing the order to bring the sales messages of the merchants to the readers of this newspaper. The Gazette will publish and distribute next Wednesday afternoon. The usual doorstep delivery to every home in the city will be made. Watch for this edition. It will pay you large dividends. Members of the Anaheim Merchant's association Dollar Day committee reported this week that all stores are planning numerous extra special bargains for the sales event. It is the determination of all merchants to give residents of Anaheim and its trading area one of the biggest days of bargains they have ever known. In order to bring the sales messages of the merchants to the readers of this newspaper, The Gazette will publish and distribute next Wednesday afternoon. The usual doorstep delivery to every home in the city will be made. Watch for this edition. It will pay you large dividends. Robert H. Boney Tells Plans for Baseball Banquet Committees Selected To Handle Details Of Mack Reception Plans for the community banquet and reception for Connie Mack and his Philadelphia Athletics and for other events during the period in which the ball-club is in Anaheim were completed yesterday noon at a meeting of service club and chamber of commerce officials. The banquet will be held at the Elks clubhouse on Thursday, Feb. 27. Robert H. Boney, chairman of the booster body's baseball committee, outlined plans for the banquet, which were approved by representatives of the service clubs. The latter organizations are cooperating in the sponsoring of the banquet, and will cancel their regular meetings during that week. Boney also appointed committees for the reception and to work during the rest of the Athletics' stay in Anaheim. COMMITTEES CHOSEN O. E. Hanson was named chair- Republicans for Observant Citrus Exchange Reports Activities Increased Returns For Fruit Disclosed By A. H. Kirchmann Improved returns to California citrus producers marked the 40 season, with more gains oranges than other varieties, A. Kirkchmann, secretary-managed Northern Orange Citrus Exchange directors in 23rd annual report of the association this week. Factors contributing to the ter season, Kirchmann said, were somewhat reduced national ply of citrus caused by freezing damage in Florida Texas, a slightly improved bus power, and excellent quality sizes produced in California. McCOLLOCH RE-ELECTED Scouts to Spotlight of Honor and Improved Citrus Season Reported Anaheim Cooperative's Scouts to Spotlight of Honor and Special Drive to Hold Next Week Scouts will hold a large spotlight in Anaheim with two events scheduled on county-wide court of Anaheim union high editorium next Tuesday and a kick-off breakfast to the annual financial drive by morning at 7:30 a.m. at Brigold cafe. Both events after the close of Navy Scout Week, which is being observed. From 60 troops through-county will participate in part of honor here Tuesday Joe C., Deming and Clinton co-hosts for the affair, Judge Kenneth E. Morrison led the program. Prin-taker of the evening will wish Scott, prominent Los attorney. Sharing the with Scott will be Sheriff Biscailuz of Los Angeles who will present the Sheriff Biscailuz is also this crack pistol team for observation during the court. H. Hoskins will direct the campaign, which will add both for the building and for the regular operatives. He was appointed of the committee by Tuesday night during a visit of the district council. Will be assisted by six representatives from each of the king organizations. Agress is to be made in the nation of the central scout until the financial cam-completed, Deming said. Announced that the large Chartres street between and Los Angeles streets paid for and the deed Improved Citrus Season Reported Anaheim Cooperative's Shipments, Returns Surpass Prior Year Anaheim Cooperative Orange association shipped'941 carloads of oranges to market during the 1940 season, Manager Earle T. Woodward reported last Saturday during the annual meeting of the association. This figure represented an increase of 64 per cent over the shipments during the 1939 season, he said, adding that sizes were larger and returns to growers greater. The annual meeting was held at the Church of Christ and was attended by approximately 225 members of the association and their families. PROSPECTS OUTLINED Prospects for the 1941 season were told in short talks by several officials of the Mutual Orange Distributors. Speakers were Bruce McDaniel, general manager; A. E. Isham, manager of the field department; J. A. Steward, manager of sales department; E. J. Brickel, supply department manager; Harl Thomason, grower service department manager, and J. W. Crill, president of Cal-Juices, Inc. New directors and officers were elected during the session. The directorate is composed of J. A. Baker, Henry Ramm, Milton Pannier, Edward Wagner, B. B. Winters, George Ehrle and George Vanderburg. During the reorganization meeting of the board of directors, Baker was elected president and Ramm vice president. Woodward was retained as secretary-manager and the Bank of America was named treasurer. David B. Rider Called by Death The body of David B. Rider, 64, who died Monday morning at a Fullerton hospital, was forwarded Tuesday to Kanab, Utah, for burial by Backs Campbell & COMMITTEES CHOSEN O. E. Hanson was named chairman of the committee on the dinner and tickets, and he will be assisted by Everett M. Cone, H. E. W. Barnes and T. W. Stuard. Table decorations will be under the direction of Mrs. Mildrer Taggart, Mrs. Holly Markle, Mrs. May Neighbors and Mrs. George King. Serving on the reception committee will be Mayor Charles A. Pearson, F. A. Yungbluth, Leo J. Sheridan, M. W. Martenet, jr., Ray Van Wagoner, Frank Tausch, James S. Bouldin, C. A. Starr, Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, Harry I. Horn, Robert Rossberg, Ronald Brandon, Sam Benson, Fred Klein, Joe Van Wagoner and Mabel C. Hathaway. Harry C. Arthur, sr., is in charge of the entertainment for the banquet and promises an interesting program. Connie Mack, himself will be the featured speaker during the evening. Jimmie Heffron will serve as master of ceremonies and L. H. Hoskins will be the chairman. ACTIVITIES PLANNED For activities following the banquet, Boney appointed three committees. Joe Sowder is chairman of the transportation committee and will be assisted by E. R. McCoy, Everett Cone, H. L. Haley and Ralph Macbeth. August Schumacher will direct the special days committee, with the assistance of J. B. Wilbur and Ray Van Wagoner. Heffron heads the publicity group, which also includes Russ McComb, John A. Morgan and Mrs. Margaret Wright. Service clubs of the city will be provided with tickets before the remainder are placed on general sale, it was decided. Attending the meeting yesterday were Lee Deming, Robert Rossberg, Frank Tausch, Dr. William McCarthy, Joe Sowder, Robert Marvin, Fred Klein, Ronald Brandon, Robert Boney, Benjamin Macfarlane, John Morgan, Jimmie Heffron, Russell McComb, Harry Horn, Bryan Bostick and L. H. McCOLLOCH RE-ELECTED In the election of officers, S.CoColoch was named to serve president again for the 1941 term, and all other officers were re-elected ex-S.C.Hartranft, who was re-present on the board by B.L.Charn who will be second vice presidents. Other officers and directors: L.J.Kelley, first vice president; A.M.Otis, E.B.Hosking,V.Borden, Ernst Borchert, K.Hollingsworth, William S.macher and S.L.Marshall Security First National bank serves as treasurer, Kirchman secretary-manager and K.Callow, assistant secretary-manger. Otis was re-appointed represent the district on the board of the California Friut Grove Exchange, and also on the California Fruit Growers Supply pany board. AVERAGE SIZE GIVEN Average size for all shirts was 249.5 oranges per box, assembled with 265.9 last year, K.Coman told the directors citrus crop harvested and mailed from California during the season exceeded the volume of previous year," he said. California navel crop out to approximately 38,000 cars assembled with a five-year average of 24,577 cars. There were no cars of valencias harvested compared with a five-year average of 49,567 cars. When you please turn to page 128. Betty Gosch is Kiwanis Speaker "The Great American Drama talk on the Constitution United States was given by members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon by Gosch, student at Anaheim high school." A new feature this week: the seating at a special table where birthday David B. Rider Called by Death The body of David B. Rider, 64, who died Monday morning at a Fullerton hospital, was forwarded Tuesday to Kanab, Utah, for burial by Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars chapel. Rider, a native of Kanab, had resided in Aanheim four years. He is survived by his widow, Mary E.; a son, David; a sister, Mrs. Jane Townsend of Los Angeles, three other sisters and seven brothers. PERMIT GRANTED A building permit was issued this week to John P. Dunn for a $450 roof job at 124 S. Los Angeles St. TERRY STEPHENSON TO SPEAK AT PAGEANT ASSOCIATION MEETING Terry E. Stephenson, county treasurer and Orange county's outstanding historian, will be the featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Anaheim Pageant association next Wednesday night. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at 7:30 p.m. Two other speakers also will be heard, according to President Fred A. Backs. Ernest Phillips of Santa Ana junior college will talk on the general subject of pageantry in the life of a community, and the Rev. D. Howard Dow will discuss phases of pageantry. Officers of the association for the coming year will also be named. Notices have been sent by Mrs. Eva H. Boyd, secretary, to all organizations of the city, urging them to have representatives at the meeting. Individuals interested in pageantry and the history of Anaheim are also invited to attend. TERRY E. STEPHENSON of Year Coming Thursda GAZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now In Its 71st Year Phone Anaheim 2414 February 13, 1941 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 17 Republicans of County Meet in Anaheim for Observance of Lincoln’s Birthday Citrus Exchange Supports Activities Increased Returns For Fruit Disclosed. A. H. Kirchmann Approved returns to California producers marked the 1939 season, with more gains in sales than other varieties, A. H. Kirchmann, secretary-manager, Northern Orange County Exchange directors in the annual report of the association this week. Factors contributing to the betseason, Kirchmann said, were somewhat reduced national supof citrus caused by the damage in Florida and Texas, a slightly improved buying rate, and excellent quality and produced in California. OLLOCH RE-ELECTED the election of officers, S. W. Senator Kuchel Heads List of Three Speakers "The next state election must be an honest debate between the philosophy of Governor Culbert Olson on the one hand and the philosophy of sound American government on the other hand." State Senator Thomas H. Kuchel told Orange county Republicans last night during the Lincoln Day banquet at the Elks clubhouse here. Some of the elements of Olson's philosophy are more business in government, centralization of power and approach to radicalism as opposed to sound liberalism, the speaker declared. The only way to rid the state of the Olson administration is to elect a Republican governor in 1942, Senator Kuchel said. He also compared Olson's position as governor in 1939 and as member of the state senate in 1937 with his position as governor in 1941. As a state senator, Olson favored re-turning relief administration to "Campus Daze" to Be Given by Pupils Music, Drama Departments Of Anaheim High School To Offer Musical-Comedy "Campus Daze" a musical comedy of college life, is the operetta to be presented by the music and drama departments of Anaheim high school, Feb. 28, in the high school auditorium. The leading roles of Carrie and Spencer are to be portrayed by Virginia Criss, soprano, and Bob Whittimore, tenor, it was announced by Miss Elizabeth Hunziker, music teacher in charge of the production. At the beginning of the operetta and during the intermission between acts of the production, the complete 60-piece orchestra will play selections. The Mozart orchestra will provide background and accompany vocalists during the operetta with Ruth Zimmerman at the piano. The cast will include such talented students as George Garabedian, as Fred; Bernard Baumback, as Tommy; Mitchell Tucker, as Porky; Edith Brown, as Bobby; Doris Gamble, as Ma Jenkins; Jean Sutherland, as Madame Louise; Jack Wilson, as Hiram G; Joe Truxaw, as Sol Rosenbaum; and Jimmie Wilson, as the Governor. This is the story of the college life of a rich man's son which involves Carrie, the heroine and foster child of Ma Jenkins, the house mother, and Bobby, a spitfire co-ed. Senior glee groups will participate in the musical part of the production which is in charge of Miss Hunziker; Mrs. Appy, in charge of dramatics; Miss Edith Weber, costumes; Miss Dorothy Langford, the dancing and William Cook publicity. Former Resident Of City Honored Government, centralization of power and approach to radicalism as opposed to sound liberalism, the speaker declared. The only way to rid the state of the Olson administration is to elect a Republican governor in 1942, Senator Kuchel said. He also compared Olson's position as governor in 1939 and as member of the state senate in 1937 with his position as governor in 1941. As a state senator, Olson favored returning relief administration to the counties and voted for such a bill. As governor, he wants to keep relief administration under state control where he has many appointments to make. In 1939 Governor Olson demanded new taxes to raise $63,-900,000 each two years in new revenue. The Republican group in the legislature joined with the "Jeffersonian Democrats" in refusing to pass the new tax laws. Today, Olson opposes new taxes and agrees with the stand the Republicans took two years ago, Kuchel pointed out. COLLINS SPEAKS Assemblyman Sam L. Collins discussed particularly his bills to prohibit persons from peddling while posing as veterans. He also discussed the reapportionment problem, telling of the various suggestions already made. He expressed the belief that most people of Orange county favor a new district which would include Orange, Riverside and Imperial counties. Assemblyman Clyde Watson from the 74th district discussed the results of the relief investigation made by the legislative committee of which he was a member. He gave concrete evidence of waste in the administration of relief. Watson also expressed the hope that his belief in county administration of relief would be acceptable to all the people of the county. Gordon X. Richmond of Orange, chairman of the county Republican Central committee, presided over the meeting and gave a short introductory talk. The theme of his remarks was the hardships which Abraham Lincoln overcame and the temporary set-backs he faced. "The Republican party today must overcome any setbacks which it receives and must strive to serve the common people," Richmond said in closing. Approximately 250 persons, representing all Republican party organizations in the county at The Great American Drama," talk on the Constitution of the United States, was given before members of the Anaheim Kiwanis Club Tuesday noon by Betty Bisch, student at Anaheim union high school. A new feature this week was a seating at a special table of all members whose birthday anniversaries fell in January. Those honored were Harry Pierce, Gene Lough, Dr. Charles Schutz, Dr. John Brastad, John Price, Harry Arthur, sr., E. R. McCoy and Fred Backs. They were serenaded a quartet comprised of Marian Jackel, William P. Webb, Glenn Herrill and George Henry, and Berrett Cone gave a short talk. Arthur was in charge of the program, which also featured a professional song and dance team from Hollywood. Former Resident Of City Honored Old time residents of Anaheim who knew Dr. Frank Barham when he was a boy in this city were interested in his selection as Los Angeles’ “most outstanding citizen.” The selection of the newspaper publisher for that honor was announced last week end by the Los Angeles Realty board. Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel recalls that Dr. Barham was the son of the late Dick Barham, marshal in Anaheim many years ago, and lived on North Claudina street near the location of the Anaheim clinic. Two other brothers, Bert and Guy Barham, comprised the family, Kuchel says. Christian Endeavor Convention Slated At least 700 guests will be in Anaheim Friday, Feb. 21, when the Church of Christ welcomes delegates from all southern California to its Christian Endeavor rally. A colored film, "The Good Samaritan" will be shown during the entertainment portion of the evening which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. 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