anaheim-gazette 1941-04-03

Anaheim Personalities Velma V. Davenport When Velma V. Davenport does things she goes "whole hog or none." Most girls get married and most girls leave their native town, but few of them follow Mrs. Davenport's example of doing both on the same day. And that makes an interesting yarn. Velma Vanscoy was born in Creston, Iowa, grew up and attended schools there, and eventually took a secretarial position in a large utility firm in the same city. She was something of a home body and didn't travel very much. Among her friends was a chap named William J. Davenport. That friendship blossomed into love, and on July 2, 1934, the two young people were married. That same evening the new Mr. and Mrs. Davenport left Creston for California, intent upon establishing their own business. They ultimately reached Anaheim on July 1, 1940, and now operate Davenport's Home Appliance shop. "We chose Anaheim because the people of this city were so friendly when we came here to inquire about establishing a business," Mrs. Davenport says. Doing fancy work and embroidery work on a sewing machine is Mrs. Davenport's particular hobby, although she also loves to read and particularly likes the works of Harold Bell Wright because of his excellent descriptions of scenery. Other favorite recreations are taking desert and fishing trips. Annual Reports Of Presbyterian Church Heard Congregational Meeting Held Last Night: Officers Are Elected Membership increases and sound financial conditions were the highlights of various reports made last night at the annual congregational meeting of the First Presbyterian church. Each of the 12 organizations made reports showing balances in the treasury, including the church treasurer's report which showed approximately $500 on hand aside from the building and reserve funds. This report, given by Lloyd S. Ross, also announced a gift of $500 from the late Miss Nettie Aubert's will toward the new church. A gain of 123 new church members was reported by Walter J. Ross, giving the church a present active membership of 800 persons. Membership in the Sunday School also increased by 200, it was reported. Reports of the year's activities in the various organizations were also given. A constitution was approved which organizes all women's Building Permits-Reach High Mark Construction in excess of a quarter of a million dollars is indicated for Anaheim this year if building activity continues during the remainder of the year the pace which it set in the first three months. Twenty permits, having a total valuation of $21,805, were issued by Building Inspector Rudolph Nyboe during March, bringing to $75,548 the total valuation for the first quarter of the year. This figure is well over double that of the similar period of 1940, which stood at $32,539 as March closed. Similarly, the gain over March of last year was large, 15 permits with a valuation of $7,917 having been issued during the third month of 1940. Included among the permits issued so far this year were 17 for the construction of new dwellings, five of which were granted during the past month. January was the high month for new residences, nine permits having been issued that month, with three granted during February. ANAHEIM'S ACES WAT LA PALMA PAINT Baseball was back in the Anaheim picture this week after a lapse of a few days when Bob Ripley's Anaheim Aces started workouts at La Palma park stadium preparatory to opening play in the new California league. Some 20 young men are endeavoring to win the 14 posts open on the squad, with Manager Joe Huarte directing their efforts. If present plans materialize, the Aces will open the league schedule at Santa Barbara on Friday evening, April 18, returning to Anaheim after a three-game series to make their debut before home fans. The scheduled opening day Pageant Business Manager Chosen Appointment of August E. Schumacher as business manager, Father Francis Keane as advertising and publicity director, and Vard W. Hannum as electrician featured the meeting of the executive council of the Anaheim Pageant association Monday after Make it a point to visit at least one of the women taking part on Mrs. W. M. Merrill Answers Last Call Last rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Emily Merrill, 73, from the Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars chapel. Rev. Earl R. Berg officiated and burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Merrill died Sunday at a rest home. The family residence is 611 S. Emily St. A native of Iowa, Mrs. Merrill came to Anaheim in 1920. She is survived by her husband, Walter M. Merrill; a son, Glenn Merrill of Anaheim; a daughter, Gladys Merrill of Pasadena, and three grandchildren. NEWS TIP CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED This week's news tip winners are Mrs. Allan Crain, 417 E. Broadway who will receive $1.50, and Miss Florence N. Swerdfeger, who receives $1. Why don't you enter now? Call 2206 for information; absolutely no obligations. Call Gazette's New Telephone Number 2206 If You Fail to Receive Your Paper. It Will be Delivered Promptly Pageant Business Manager Chosen Appointment of August E. Schumacher as business manager, Father Francis Keane as advertising and publicity director, and Vard W. Hannum as electrician featured the meeting of the executive council of the Anaheim Pageant association Monday afternoon. The appointments were made by President George Henry and approved by the council. The balance of the meeting was given over to discussion of various phases of the pageant. It was decided to select the woman to portray the "Spirit of Anaheim" at the next meeting. The Rev. D. Howard Dow, pageant master, discussed some of the episodes that are planned, stressing the new ones not used last year. It was also urged that organizations wishing to participate in the production contact the Rev. Dow or Henry. The Daughters of the American Revolution will again open the Pioneer House on North West street for visitors on the day of the pageant, Miss Elenora A. Parker announced. Boney Directs Plans For Aces Reception Robert H. Boney and his baseball committee will handle details of the banquet and reception for Robert H. Ripley's Anaheim Aces to be staged by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce on April 21 at the Elks clubhouse. Plans for the event were started during yesterday's meeting of the chamber directors. Plans for a program at the city park for the Redlands Chamber of Commerce goodwill caravan which will visit this city on April 15 were also discussed yesterday. This week's mail was filled with cards written by women taking part in the Ebell club's Hostess Day, which is to be held here tomorrow. The women wrote these cards telling their friends and acquaintances where they will be and something about what they will be doing. More than 18 business houses are cooperating in this function, which promises to be extremely interesting. Make it a point to visit at least one of the women taking part on Hostess day. You will find them in almost every store in Anahemi. Lions Club History Recalled at Session History of the Lions club, both locally and nationally, was the subject of the Anaheim club's meeting last Friday noon. Speakers during the meeting were Arthur Wilmsen, Frank Tausch, Victor Loly, M. E. Beebe, Louis Hoskins, O. E. Hansen and Carroll Cone. Robert Rossberg presided. Funds Sought For Recreation Program City of Anaheim's annual summer recreational program will again receive WPA financial assistance if the city's application made this week is approved. Recreational centers will be operated at Anaheim city park and La Palma park, if present plans develop. Year's Rain Total Now 31.46 Inches Two storms during the past week, which brought 2.91 inches of rain to this city, increased the season's total of 31.46 inches, it was reported today by Vard W. Hannum, superintendent of the power and water department. The total for last year was 17.58 inches. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1941 Fishing Industry Of California Vastly Important Official of Division Of Fish and Game Speaks Here Today California's ocean fishing industry is one of the most important sources of income to the state and is one that is only slightly appreciated by the residents of the state, W. L. Scofield, director of the California state fisheries laboratory, told members of the Anaheim Merchants association this morning. Today's meeting was arranged by the Anaheim chapter of Izaak Walton league and C. F. Woodbury, secretary of the chapter, introduced the speaker. Scofield dwelt particularly on the work of the fish and game commission as it pertains to marine fisheries, both sport and commercial. He traced the history of marine fishing in California, which he said began with the sea otter trade and included sturgeon and salmon fishing in the old days. California, he said, is the leading fishery state on the western hemisphere, with the canned fish division alone returning some $50,000,000 dollars annually. The importance of the industry led to William Fennell Acts As Host William E. Fennell, agent for Santa Fe railway here, was willing butt of a friendly joke played this noon by his "brother" in that mystic, or something, great that meets for luncheon every Thursday noon. At the same time the "Harvey House" which specials of the Santa Fe neglected open when the new station was dedicated recently, was opened business, must to the delight everyone attending the luncheon. Passersby couldn't quite figure out this noon what was happening when they saw what appeared to be one of those famous sidewalk cafes of Paris cozily located at front entrance of the Santa Fe depot. The large sign above table which read, "Harvey Hotel Open Under New Management made the scene ever more puzzling. As usual in such instances, there is a "story behind the story." After hours of ferreting out information, it was learned that Fennell is frequently late to meetings of that afore-mentioned luncheon group and that his leagues felt something must done about the matter. The shot was that plans were made "take the mountain to Mahama through the process of moving..." ACES began working out at La Palma Park stadium. In the above photo, Owner Bob Ripley and Manager Mike are discussing matters. In the lower picture, the men are talking with Ed Krage, left, outfielder from Orange, and holder, former Fullerton Jaysee pitcher.—Stephens Photo. EIM’S ACES WORKING DAILY AT PALMA PARK STADIUM was back in the Anaheim this week after a few days when Bob Ebell club’s Hostess is to be held here. The women wrote these things their friends and ones where they will be thinking about what they say. More than 18 businesses are cooperating in which promises to truly interesting. A point to visit at least women taking part on is April 19, but efforts are being made to move it ahead one day. A public banquet is being planned for Monday night. April 22 at the Elks clubhouse when members of the team will be officially introduced to Anaheim fans and newspapermen, Ripley announced yesterday. Tentative plans for opening day ceremonies, April 22, are also in the process of formulation. Following a week’s practice in La Palma stadium, the Aces will play four exhibition games in Riverside and Long Beach before moving on to Santa Barbara. They will tangle with Tucson of the Arizona-Texas league at Riverside one week from today, and then meet Stockton of the California loop in a three-game series at Long Beach on April 11, 12 and 13. No exhibitions are planned in Anaheim, Ripley declared. Huarte has two catchers, six pitchers, seven infielders, and seven outfielders working out now, but expects to trim the squad in the near future. League rules permit only 15 men, including the manager, on the roster. Catchers working out are Pete Charowhas and Arnold Chaffee. Charowhas had some experience with the San Diego Padres last summer and was a star at University of Arizona. Chaffee, a Boston boy, tried out with the Athletics here this spring. Belladonna district particularly on the work of the fish and game commission as it pertains to marine fisheries, both sport and commercial. He traced the history of marine fishing in California, which he said began with the sea otter trade and included sturgeon and salmon fishing in the old days. California, he said, is the leading fisehery state on the western hemisphere, with the canned fish division alone returning some $50,000,000 dollars annually. The importance of the industry led to the establishment of a fish commission shortly after the state was formed, and with in a few years protecting game was added to the duties of the commission. Scofield, in discussing conservation, said it was a policy of using resources to the best advantage rather than in hording the resources. Natural resources should be handled on the business basis of maintaining breeding and moderate harvesting, he said. California was the world pioneer in this development. Resources of the sea are not inexhaustable, the speaker pointed out. Fish are confined to a narrow fringe at the edge of the sea, this fringe being determined by the width of the continental shelf, which in the instance of the Pacific Coast is quite narrow. T. W. Stuard told of a plan to place large posters showing pictures of Anaheim churches and a reminder of Easter in the various store windows and he and S. F. Hilgenfeld were named by President O. E. Hanson as a committee to handle arrangements. Merchant Gets Mysterious Call Anaheim police aren’t sure whether Harry Bernstein, manager of the Pioneer Liquor store on East Center St., was the victim of a premature April Fool stunt, or the telephone call which he received Sunday night was a serious effort at extortion. At any rate, Bernstein didn’t comply with the demand that he hand over $100, nor was his store bombed for his failure to produce the money. About 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Bernstein told police, he received a telephone call saying that a man was across the street from the store watching him, and for Bernstein to take $100, walk west one block and then turn south, As usual in such instances, there is a “story behind the story.” After hours of ferreting out information, it was learned that Fennell is frequently late to meetings of that afore-mentioned luncheon group and that his co-leagues felt something must do about the matter. The shot was that plans were made “take the mountain to Mahama through the process of moving cooking plates, food and coffee.” What appeared to be about him the business men in Anaheim gathered around the festive box for a full-course dinner, and at late hour this afternoon no casualties had been reported. Fennell’s statement: “Well, you’ll try to be on time in future.” Cadets Present Drill Program St. Catherine’s Military school cadets will present their annual Palm Sunday drill program o’clock next Sunday afternoon. Capt. W. A. Murphy, acting commandant of cadels, announces today. Major Fred B. Waters, first artillery, U. S. army, will be inspecting officer and members of the official reviewing party who include, in addition to Ma Waters, Commander Roger Noland, U. S. navy, Lt. Comw W. A. Spridgen, U. S. navy, Ma Ray E. Smith, U. S. army reserve 1st Lieut, T. E. Cole, 1st Lieutenant Hungate and 2nd Lieutenant Lealyd, all U. S. army. Following the review and inspection of the entire battalion band, cadet quarters and facilities of the school, the battalion will present the Butts Manual without command. This will be followed by company drill and retreat parade. The public is invited to attend. No Moratorium In Water Charge Many residents of Anaheim reading an announcement that city of Anaheim would receive free water from the Metropolitan Water district during June Huarte has two catchers, six pitchers, seven infielders, and seven outfielders working out now, but expects to trim the squad in the near future. League rules permit only 15 men, including the manager, on the roster. Catchers working out are Pete Charowhas and Arnold Chaffee. Charowhas had some experience with the San Diego Padres last summer and was a star at University of Arizona. Chaffee, a Boston boy, tried out with the Athletics here this spring before signing with the Aces. Both are right handed hitters. Huarte just has to yell "Tony" to get most of his pitching staff Please turn to Page 4 Easter Festival Slated Tonight A large and appreciative audience witnessed the matinee performance of the elementary school's Easter Festival yesterday afternoon at Fremont school auditorium. The performance will be repeated tonight at 8 p.m. Children from the kindergarten, first and second grades presented the Easter Rabbit's Parade, which was followed by "A Spring Floral Design," by children of middle grades. The finale was "Easter in Tableau" by the various glee clubs and choruses of the schools. Those attending yesterday afternoon said the performance was one of the outstanding events ever given by the students. The musical portion of the program was exceptionally good, it was said. WATCH AND CASH REPORTED STOLEN Francis Bellows, baseball player residing at the Pickwick hotel, yesterday reported to police the theft of a $68 wrist watch and $3 in cash from his locker at La Palma Park stadium. Eleven Newcomers Listed by Chamber Another group of 11 new comers established homes in Anaheim during the past week, according to the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. They were J. Alexander, 738 N. Olive; Gene Harrell, 125½ Elm; Laura Lewis, 817 W. Broadway; Loren Small, 217 N. Olive No. 2; I. F. Harding, 211½ E. Alberta; Mrs. Clarahelen Anderson, 554 S. Lemon; Merle Filley, 318 N. Olive; C. F. Lewis, 932 N. Palm; G. A. Huebert, 1216 W. Broadway; N. Wunderlich, 116½ E. Alberta, and Mrs. Varna White, 534 S. Resh. St. Aviation Teacher Speaks to Club Twenty-Thirty club met Monday at Mother's Kitchen with Dale Straw, instructor of aviation at Fullerton junior college, as the guest speaker. Plans were discussed for a ladies night event to be held Monday. No Moratorium In Water Charge Many residents of Anaheim reading an announcement that free water from the Metropolitan Water district during June and July, erroneously interpreted a statement to mean that water will be distributed to consumers without charge. This misunderstanding was corrected early this week by city officials, who said that well be necessary to charge regular rates during those two months. The Metropolitan Water district will distribute soft and filtered this city and the other 12 memorial cities during the period of two months during which operation and line conditioning tests being made. Following August 1, the city which the Colorado river aquatic system will be placed on operating basis, water delivery will be made in such quantities may be required at the rate of per acre foot, a rate equivalent 3.5 cents per 100 cubic feet. Outdoor Show to Be Held April 20 The Izaak Walton league-Anaheim Merchants association Door Show, scheduled for Sunday at La Palma park, been postponed until April because of the rains, it was announced this week by Cha Sellers. MILLARD FOWLER JOINS U. S. NAVY Millard Eugene Fowler, 122 Vine St., was enlisted in United States Navy during month of March. William Fennell Unexpectedly As Host To Lunch Group WILLIAM E. FENNELL Work On Airport Will Begin Soon Orange County’s First Major Defense Project Anaheim in Line For Residential Development Douglas Officials Paint Bright Picture For City’s Future “If Anaheim adopts measure of encouragement, this city can obtain approximately 1000 new families,” Robert Kennedy, assistant factory superintendent for Douglas Aircraft company, told some 75 Anaheim men and women at a special Chamber of Commerce meeting last Friday night at the Elks clubhouse. Purpose of the meeting was to learn what effect construction of the Douglas company’s new plant at Long Beach would have on this city. General outline of the plans for the plant at Long Beach was presented by three Douglas representatives and all were of the opinion that Anaheim could benefit from the ultimate maximum of 18,000 men who will be employed at Long Beach by next February. Speakers other than Kennedy were J. L. Ferguson and Tom Merrill. Because most of the Douglas employees are married men who Work On Airport Will Begin Soon Orange County's First Major Defense Project To Be at Los Alamitos Construction of Orange county's first major project in the national defense program, a $3,000,000 naval reserve aviation base, to be located on a 965-acre site at Los Alamitos, will begin at once, Comdr. T. A. Gray of the present base at Long Beach revealed early this week. At the same time Chairman Willis H. Warner of the Orange county board of supervisors was served with a summons in a suit filed in the United States district court in Los Angeles by the government for the condemnation of 475.16 acres of the proposed site from Mrs. Susanna Bixby Bryant. The county and state also were named as defendants because of possible interest they might have in the property on which the government has estimated a value of $108,000. The government already has under lease one tract of 480.5 acres from the Los Alamitos Sugar company adjacent to the Bryant property, it was reported. The sugar company lease, in the form of a square, adjoins the Los Alamitos townsite and extends north and south of Katella road. Work of constructing two runways, one east-west of 5000 feet and one north-south of 3560, at a cost of $900,000, is expected to begin with in a short time. The project will take 18 months to complete. It will at full complement have 200 officers and 200 cadets and a ground crew of approximately 150 men. In addition to the huge runways, the longest of which will be more than 15 city blocks in length, $1,-500,000 will be expended for the construction of housing facilities, hangars, shops and administration buildings, Gray said. Educator Reviews $105 in Awards Posted for Show Prizes totaling $105 have been posted by the Anaheim Kiwanis club's show committee as awards to the outstanding acts taking part in the club's Amateur Show, to be presented at Anaheim union high school auditorium on May 13. Top award will be $50, with other prizes to be $25, $15, $10 and $5, according to Dr. Charles Schutz, chairman of the show committee. Other members of the committee are Roscoe B. Youngs and George Henry. Application blanks for acts in Moratorium Water Charge Residents of Anaheim, in an announcement that the of Anaheim would receive water from the Metropolitan district during June and erroneously interpreted the event to mean that water will distributed to consumers with charge. This misunderstanding was corrected early this week by officials, who said that it is necessary to charge regulars during those two months. Metropolitan Water district distribute soft and filtered water and the other 12 members during the period of two days during which operating nine conditioning tests are made. August 1, the date of the Colorado river aquifer system will be placed on an existing basis, water deliveries made in such quantities as required at the rate of $15 per foot, a rate equivalent to cents per 100 cubic feet. Indoor Show to Held April 20 Izaak Walton league-Ana-Merchants association Out-Show, scheduled for next day at La Palma park, has been postponed until April 20 because of the rains, it was announced this week by Charles Eard Fowler Postal Receipts Show Slight Loss Post office receipts took a slight drop last month from those of March, 1940, it was reported yesterday by Postmaster L. H. Hoskins. The total for the first quarter also was slightly under that for the first three months last year. March receipts this year totaled $4715.35, as compared with $5378.39, while the total for the quarter was $13,701.56 as compared with $13,773.07 during the same period of 1940. Educator Reviews Monroe Doctrine Wives were guests of Rotarians at the service club's weekly meeting Monday noon at the Elks clubhouse and heard a discussion of the Monroe Doctrine by Dr. Joseph Sparks of the political science department of University of Southern California. Lee C. Deming was program chairman. Dr. Sparks discussed the origin of the famed Monroe Doctrine, and its evolution. He told the reasons for its coming into being, the various instances of its use and other instances in which the doctrine has been broadened and by whom. The doctrine has become multilateral rather than unilateral as the result of the Havana conferences last summer, the speaker pointed out, this being the latest development in the doctrine. Enjoy the SPRING and EASTER SEASON! 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