anaheim-gazette 1941-07-31

John M. Johnston Named New Secretary of Chamber Brings Much Experience To New Position; Board of Directors Make Choice After Careful Consideration of Applicants Following close consideration and investigation of several applicants for the position of secretary to Anaheim chamber of commerce, the board of directors of that body on Monday morning announced their choice at the conclusion of a breakfast meeting. Many of the applicants were strongly recommended by various people of prominence; the selective choice being somewhat difficult because all applicants had high qualifications. The choice of the board resulted in John M. Johnston, Long Beach, being appointed. City Aluminum Drive Successful; Willing Donors Large Truckload Given In Response to Appeal For Defense Use Quantity beyond expectation was the result of the national defense aluminum drive which came to an end in Anaheim on Monday. A large trailer truck being filled to capacity was the result of the campaign, participated in by all who had cast-offs of the needed metal. Contributing factors in the drive were the whole-hearted response of residents in the adult bracket; the children who took advantage of the free swimming offer; and the kiddies who paid the admission price to the Fox theater with some kind of aluminum donation. Additional to these were the boosting and hard work of members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Boy Scouts and other organizations that interested themselves in the drive. SEC. JOHN M. JOHNSTON The new incumbent will assume Contributing factors in the drive were the whole-hearted response of residents in the adult bracket; the children who took advantage of the free swimming offer; and the kiddies who paid the admission price to the Fox theater with some kind of aluminum donation. Additional to these were the boosting and hard work of members of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Boy Scouts and other organizations that interested themselves in the drive. Mayor Charles A. Pearson, in charge of the drive for Anaheim, feels happy over the generous response made of the defense appeal and is thankful to those who devoted their efforts in making the drive a success. Taxpayers To Save On Penalty Money City Will Forego Charge On Delinquent Payments During Aug. and Sept. A considerable saving will be effected to taxpayers of the city should they avail themselves of the offering now being made by City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, according to an announcement from the clerk's office this week. It is proposed that during the months of August and Sept. only of this year the city will accept payment in full of delinquent taxes with out costs or penalties and with only slight interest on 1940-41 assessments where there are previous unpaid delinquent taxes. The 1940-41 assessments with no prior delinquencies are not eligible under these redemption plans. Installment accounts of record if paid in full will be benefitted by deduction of interest over and above interest charges based upon the present method of redemption. Heavy Death Toll First Six Months At Present Pace Rate Will Exceed Record Made In 1937 Traffic deaths for the first six months of 1941 amounted to 1,526, according to figures furnished by the department of motor vehicles and released this week. SEC. JOHN M. JOHNSTON The new incumbent will assume office tomorrow, August 1, with a progress program being first consideration. Johnston has had considerable experience in public contacts as well as administrative matters, having been at one time manager of Long Beach municipal auditorium, which, under his charge, enjoyed a business success. Later he became affiliated with the Long Beach merchants' association as assistant to Jack Horner, secretary of that organization. In all Johnston has had about eight years of contact work, giving him preception and initiative required for the local chamber, whose members look forward to an active progress program as he is familiar with present day problems. The new incumbent is a graduate of the University of Minnesota; is but 29 years of age; married; has one child an din the near future will move his family to Anaheim. Another Milestone For Maj. Frank Ey Former Resident Observes Birth Anniversary By Calling on Friends Major Frank F. Ey, who for a number of years resided in Anaheim but for the past few years has been practicing law in Los Angeles paid an unexpected call on local friends Tuesday afternoon, the occasion being observance of his 63rd birthday. Prior to his visit here he spent a few days visiting with his family, Mrs. Ey and daughters Ramona and Patricia, at their summer home, the Quo Vadis estate at Laguna Beach which he purchased last year from Archbishop Cantwell. Major Ey was born in Anaheim in the old house which still stands on the corner of Elm and Helena Street. Since his removal to Los Angeles for Visitors Given Sunday Evening To arrive or not to arrive that seemed to be the question that puzzled 247 American tractors aboard the Japanese line Tatuta Maru, and more especially four Anaheim - bound voyage from Ningpo, China, until finally walked down the gang plank at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the San Francisco docks. The Anaheim-bound passengers were Rev. Archie Crouch, his wife, and two children, Edward, 3, and Caroline, nine months. Mrs. Crouch is the former Ellen Gibbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gibbs of this city. 20 MILES FROM COAST Because of present relations between the United States and Japanese governments, the liner was instructed to stop about 20 miles off the mainland near San Francisco. Further orders came after the passengers were allowed to come ashore. The Crouches planned to spend a year of furlough in the United States which Rev. Crouch has earned after working in China five years as a missionary. His father is pastor of the Presbyterian Church in east Hollywood and along with the Gibbs, anxious awaited the arrival of his son a party. They should be in south late tomorrow. RECEPTION PLANNED Rev. and Mrs. Stanley George attended a State Presbyterian Convention at Oakland, were able to greet the Crouches as they came off the liner and are planning reception for them at the Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Members of the Church are cordially invited welcome the newcomers. Rev. and Mrs. Crouch were married five years ago last May at Anaheim Presbyterian Church sailed in August of that year to China. Mrs. Crouch is a graduate of Anaheim high school and a tended Occidental College when her husband received his Degree of Ministry at Princeton University. They met at a Christian Endeavor Convention at Fullerton. Ray Ruth, Former Anaheim Resident, Suicides In L. A. Press notices in Los Angeles papers Monday issue carry item of the death of Ray Ruth former Anaheim tailor, who co- Heavy Death Toll First Six Months At Present Pace Rate Will Exceed Record Made In 1937 Traffic deaths for the first six months of 1941 amounted to 1,526, according to figures furnished by the department of motor vehicles and released this week. Unless there is a marked change for the better, department authorities said, the record for the last six months of this year will be considerably worse inasmuch as accidents are extremely heavy during the vacation months of July and August and in the late fall months. June totals show 99 killed in cities of California during the month and 166 in rural districts, a total of 265. The record number of traffic deaths for the state, 3,139, occurred in 1937. Department officials that at the present rate the 1941 figures probably would be well above that amount. Private Cruiser Waterway Patrol For the purpose of organizing a patrol squadron for Southland waterways more than a score of owners of private cruisers assembled last mid-week at Lido Island, Newport Harbor, and affiliated themselves with the California state naval guard, according to information released by T. Weston Jay, provisional commander for the district. The session was attended by Commander William Christensen, Raymond Ray, executive officer; Stephens Mirando, adjutant; and Lieut. Donald Jones, all of the Los Angeles area. Prior to his visit here he spent a few days visiting with his family, Mrs. Ey and daughters Ramona and Patricia, at their summer home, the Quo Vadis estate at Laguna Beach which he purchased last year from Archbishop Cantwell. Major Ey was born in Anaheim in the old house which still stands on the corner of Elm and Helena streets. Since his removal to Los Angeles he has made it a practice to visit his birthplace and renew old acquaintances annually. Incidentally the major extends the hospitality of his beach home to his friends. The latch-string is always out and the coffeepot can be warmed up whenever callers come. So the major stated Tuesday. Buena Park Post Mortgage Burning There will be some rejoicing among the members of Buena Park Post, American Legion, tomorrow night even though the rejoicing will be accompanied by a fire. The fire will be the cause of rejoicing for tomorrow evening will witness the burning of the mortgage that has been on the post's building for the past three years, amounting to approximately $4,000 after the building had been completed. Mrs. Jennie A. Murdock, widow of L. B. Murdock, past commander under whom the building project was started in 1938, will apply the match that inaugurates the ceremony. Many honor guests will be in attendance to deliver short addresses covering the accomplishment of Buena Park Post. ANAHEIM GARDEN The Oldest Newspaper in Orange County — Now in the City SEPH A. CLAYES, EDUCATOR, Passed Away This Morning Fearful Life Comes To An End From Blessing; Prominent in Many Anaheim Eaternities, Hold Services Saturday Anaheim community was shocked this morning to hear of death of Joseph A. Clayes, who passed away at an early st. Joseph's hospital after an illness of some durafew knew of the health condition of the deceased, his being unexpected. His passing will leave a void in educational circles of the county, as well as among the hundreds of students and residents of this district, who held him in high esteem. Joseph A. Clayes was born at Stockton in 1879. Receiving his education in grade and high schools of that city he completed his courses at one of higher learning the institutions of within the state. Coming to Anaheim, in 1914 as a teacher in Anaheim union high school he was, in 1919, made principal of that institution. Later he was named as superintendent of the Anaheim union high school Mobilization Calls Of State Guard Sunday, Aug. 17 From now until Sunday, August 17, will be a busy period for members of the recently organized California State Guard of Southern California, according to information received from Adjutant-General J. O. Donovan. On that date a mobilization call will be sent cut for the three regiments and special detachments to assemble at a given place within their districts, the purpose of the call being to ascertain the speed with which an assembly can be made in case of emergency. The total number of men called out will approximate 4,000. The mobilization order was received by Col. John C. French, commanding the fourth regiment, which has headquarters at Long Beach, and is composed of units throughout Orange county. The place of mobilization will be announced later. Ordinarily such a mobilization probably would not be called until much later in the year. It is pointed out that the fact that it is being held at such an early date is evidence that military authorities wish to place the armed forces of the state in readiness for active Sen. Kuchel Speech At Kiwanis Meeting Tuesday Noon Tells Highlights in Six Months' Sessions Of Legislature Senator Thomas H. Kuchel guest speaker at the Kmeeting in the Elks' Club T noon. Chairman of the day was Marvin who introduced therer. Kuchel's subject was Past Six Months of LegiSessions" and gave highlightbills and trends in the legiHe outlined the "ReapportiBill" which, if passed, wieach county a more proper amount of representatives to Sacrament. "TheFor example," the stated, "Kern County has people while Orange Counonly about half the population still sends the same amorepresentatives to Sacrament. The speaker also mentions three branches of governlegislative, executive and judicial—and told how bureaus tak of routine legislative b while the senate is not in RELIEF PROBLEM The relief problem was adcussed by Mr. Kuchel. After relief had failed to do the Joint Income Tax Returns Held As Unconstitutional U. S. Supreme Court Ruled On Question Ten Years Ago The much mooted question of joint income tax returns, which at times has caused considerable debate among legislators as to its legality, is clarified in a recent article appearing in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, written by George Acret of the Los Angeles bar. The article follows: I note the statement quoted in your paper of the president of the New York Bar Association to the effect that the proposed requirement for joint income tax returns for husbands and wives would be unconstitutional on the ground of public policy. It would appear that this proposed requirement would be unconstitutional upon the very substantial ground that it is contrary to due process of law for the reason that it is an attempt to measure a tax upon one person’s property the reference to the property of another and that the United States Supreme Count has already so held. As far back as the year 1899, the Supreme Court strongly intimated its position upon this question. In the case of Knowlton vs. Moore, 178 U.S. 41, 77, the court stated: “It may be doubted by some, aside from express constitutional restrictions whether the taxation by Congress of the property of one person, accompanied with an arbitrary provision that the rate of tax shall be fixed with Please turn to page 2 Many Newcomers people while Orange County only about half the population still sends the same amount representatives to Sacramento. The speaker also mentioned three branches of government legislative, executive and judicial and told how bureaus take of routine legislative bills while the senate is not in RELIEF PROBLEM. The relief problem was a cussed by Mr. Kuchel. After relief had failed to do the counties took the response and then finally local commissars carried the burden. “Local P.-T. A. groups were instrumental in agitating local lief,” Kuchel said. He also stated that over 000,000 had been raised for in California during 1938 and Kuchel outlined the new versive legislation and antage bills that have been passed the past six months. Two laws coming into effect by legislation are:(1) it is allowed to commit sabotage; and (2) person belonging to an organization can hold a public in the state. Burglary Series Admitted by Beverly Large Area Covered By Youths During Crime Campaign Two youths, residence given San Diego, were taken into custody Monday by Orange police suspicion of being implicated number of thefts, the crime extending from San Diegoious places in Orange county. It is stated that they come to a grand theft charge in possession of an automobile sertedly belonging to C.A. motor dealer of the southern Among other confession the forcible entry of the drug store of Garden Grove cash and valuables were the Charles Guard pharmacy Santa Ana, merchandise and an attempt to enter the Ford pharmacy of Costa Mesa. Additional to the above asserted they admitted taking oline from various stations crime route. On appearance before Judge the Peace Charles Kuchel Monday they were certified juvenile court. Ruth, Former Rheim Resident,ides In L. A. Notices in Los Angeles on Monday issue carry the of the death of Ray Ruth, Anaheim tailor, who commits suicide. Pending to the news item Ray died suicide by asphyxiation, the gas service in his apartments is the medium. The landlords Edgar Roseberry, notice of fume odor opened the room turned on the electric switch resulting explosion that left every window in the bas well as blowing out a Both Ruth and the landlord injured to the extent that the dead within an hour after received at General hospital, Suddady succumbing an hour despite trouble is the cause for Ruth's action. Lucy Lantz Will Is Offered For Probate The will of the late Mrs. Lucy Chapman Lantz, of Laguna Beach, who died on July 10, was admitted to Superior court for probate Monday. An estate in the amount of $100,000 was disclosed. The bulk of the estate is bequeathed to four children, each to share equally, with three daughters and a son participating in the division. Covering the valuation of the estate is stocks, bonds, notes and cash to the extent of $87,000; the remainder being in real property in Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties. DELEGATES LEAVE As delegates to the Bible summer camp at Radford in the San Bernardino mountains five members of Grace Lutheran church left Saturday, forming the advance for others who left early this week. Those in the Saturday party were: William Geiger, Robert Hedrick, Mildred Armstrong and Helen and Edna Schubert. Rev. C. H. S. Hunziker, pastor of the church, headed those who left this week. Many Newcomers Listed by Chamber That Anaheim is receiving recognition as a desirable place in which to live is evidenced by the weekly number of newcomers listed by the chamber of commerce. Those reported on for the week of July 21 to 28, are as follows: Frank Sacks, 218 N. Philadelphia; F. J. Darshay, 823 N. Palm St.; Lloyd Githens, 117 S. Philadelphia; Apt. 7; Alvin Lovering, 818 N. Paulina St.; R. B. Taylor, 606 N. Claudina St.; Mrs. Ruby Karnes, 213 S. Cherry St.; Harry Strickland, 206½ N. Olive St.; Harold Smart, 311 N. Olive St.; Jack Keithley, 314 W. Center St.; Mrs. Clara Faulkner, 124½ N. Resh St.; E. D. McNutt, 113½ Mills Drive; Nadine Paine, 901 E. Broadway; C. F. Crow; 735½ N. Claudina; Mrs. Geo. Pierson, 604 E. Santa Ana St.; E. M.Ownbey, 724 A. N. Olive St. TEXANS ANNUAL PICNIC Blue bonnets and ten-gallon hats will bloom in Bixby park, Long Beach, this coming Saturday when residents of the Lone Star state assemble for the tenth annual picnic. It is expected that 50,000 "longhorns" will be in attendance, with the lads and lassies being decked out in appropriate regalia. Petty Thieves On Rampage Once More Petty thieves, who for time past have been rather ant in their activities, are again according to reports the losses reported over the end were: Wheel and discs, horns andcessories from a car owner Dale Bros., Fullerton, where car was parked on West Oak St. Sunday night. Henry Morgan, living on Los Angeles St., reported of a bike which he had paid the 200 block on South Lea. Keith Arnold, residing on Ohio St., reported the fender skirts from his auto being parked in front of her at the time. A ladies' coat was taken the W. H. Kennedy car was parked on South Lea No clue to the thieves. WYOMING ROUNDUP The annual summer under the auspices of the State Society of Southern California, will be held next day, August 3, in Sycamore park, Los Angeles. How will be served to those their basket lunches. GAZETTE County — Now in Its 71st Year CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1941 PHONE 2206 NUMBER 41 Senator Kuchel Speaks at Kiwanis Meet Tuesday Noon Tells Highlights in Six Months' Sessions of Legislature Senator Thomas H. Kuchel was best speaker at the Kiwanis meeting in the Elks' Club Tuesday on. Chairman of the day was Bob Arvin who introduced the speak-Kuchel's subject was "The Six Months of Legislative sessions" and gave highlights of its and trends in the legislature. Outlined the "Reapportionment" which, if passed, will give each county a more proportional count of representatives in the state senate. "For example," the speaker noted, "Kern County has 75,000 people while Orange County has only about half the population but all sends the same amount of presentatives to Sacramento." The speaker also mentioned the free branches of government—legislative, executive and judicial—and told how bureaus take care routine legislative business while the senate is not in session. ELIEF PROBLEM The relief problem was also discussed by Mr. Kuchel. After state aid had failed to do the job, the Anaheim Housing Problem Acute, City Canvass Shows Lack of Contractors and Builders Given As Reason for Retarding Development of Suburban and Rural Anaheim Homesites Lack of adequate housing conditions in Anaheim is causing considerable concern to members of Anaheim Realty Board, it was revealed this week when inquiry was made as to the number of suitable residences available for the gradual influx of new residents to Anaheim. There is a particularly heavy demand for homes in the city, due to increased employment at the various aircraft plants and other industries within commuting distance of Anaheim. Other communities of like size have become crowded, the result being that workers are spreading out, seeking homes as close to their employment as is possible. Anaheim has plenty of vacant lots and suburban homesites available for building purposes, but due to lack of contractors and builders there is no progress being made in this much needed direction. Joe Sowder, member of the realty board, was recently commissioned by the city to make a survey of needs on this problem. people while Orange County has only about half the population but all sends the same amount of representatives to Sacramento." The speaker also mentioned the free branches of government—legislative, executive and judicial—and told how bureaus take care of routine legislative business while the senate is not in session. **ELIEF PROBLEM** The relief problem was also discussed by Mr. Kuchel. After state relief had failed to do the job, the counties took the responsibility and then finally local communities carried the burden. "Local P.-T. A. groups were instrumental in agitating local relief," Kuchel said. He also stated that over $110,000 had been raised for relief California during 1938 and 1939. Kuchel outlined the new subversive legislation and anti-sabotage bills that have been passed in the past six months. Two news coming into effect by recent legislation are: (1) it is a felony commit sabotage; and (2) no person belonging to an alien organization can hold a public office in the state. **Urglary Series Admitted by Boys** Large Area Covered By Youths During Crime Campaign Two youths, residence given as San Diego, were taken into custody Monday by Orange police on suspicion of being implicated in a number of thefts, the crime area attending from San Diego to various places in Orange county. It is stated that they confessed to a grand theft charge involving possession of an automobile, artlessly belonging to C. A. Gray, motor dealer of the southern city. Among other confessions was the forcible entry of the Harvey drug store of Garden Grove, where cash and valuables were taken; the Charles Guard pharmacy of Santa Ana, merchandise and cash; and an attempt to enter the Crawford pharmacy of Costa Mesa. Additional to the above it is asserted they admitted taking gasoline from various stations on the route. On appearance before Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel on Monday they were certified to the avenile court. **Long Career Ended** More than three decades of prominence in college athletics came to an end last Sunday when Howard Harding Jones passed to the great beyond from a sudden heart attack. For the past 16 years he filled the position of head coach at the University of Southern California, during the course of which time he achieve national prominence for the great teams he developed. During the 33 years he acted as a grid mentor he coached at Syracuse, Yale, his alma mater, Ohio State, University of Iowa, Duke University and USC. During this period of activity he Please turn to page 4 **Aces Return In Third Position** Local Lads Show Pep On Diamond; Winning Ball Now Being Given Fans It was a considerably improved Anaheim Aces ball team that trotted out on La Palma park diamond Tuesday evening to tangle with the Merced Bears, holders of the cellar position in league standing. Those of the faithful who attended were given a brand of ball that, regardless of who won or lost, was of high caliber, the tilt ending with the Aces on the long end of a 3-1 score. Fans and Fannettes were mighty pleased at the improvement shown by the locals, who returned from a winning seven-game series on the road at the week-end. The team, as a whole, played supporting ball; coming in on hard-hit pellets that looked as though they were labeled for singles or doubles; cutting off runners by a step at the initial sack and otherwise pulling off fielding stunts that kept the grandstand and bleachers in a dither. It was by no means the same team afield and at the plate, that took the road some days ago. Bus DeVolder pitched a good article of ball and would have registered a shutout but for a miscue in the last frame, when a high inside pitch skidded off Catcher’s Stagg's glove, rolling to the backstop and permitting a runner at third to score. Two were out at the time; with the next batter an easy out. The Bears played as close to their employment as is possible. Anaheim has plenty of vacant lots and suburban homesites available for building purposes, but due to lack of contractors and builders there is no progress being made in this much needed direction. Joe Sowder, member of the realty board, was recently commissioned by the city to make a survey of needs on this problem. Through data furnished by realty board members he ascertained that within a short space of time there had been requests from 121 persons as to rentals, in addition to 46 inquiries for purchase of homes. Sowder points out that there is plenty of money available for home construction purposes and invites further inquiry from those who seek homes in Anaheim. Glenn Fry, Anaheim, president of the Orange County Builders and Contractors association, plans on calling a meeting of all contractors within the next few days for the purpose of ascertainting the number of firms that could divert their attention to this locality. In cooperation with this idea the local realty board will also hold a session, with a joint solution being arrived at. At Tuesday night's meeting of the city council that body acted on insufficient housing, the result being that a communication will be sent to all building and contracting men in this section, requesting that they hold a joint meeting for the purpose of ironing out any differences that may exist in the building code of the city and their own opinion. Such action, it is expected, will result in realtors and building men coming together on a decisive program. Anaheim Over Top In U. S. O. Drive Thanks to the patronage given the Ace-Merced ball game last night for the benefit of the United Service Organization, Anaheim's quota of $1900 has been raised. City Clerk Charles Griffith, treasurer of the drive announced this morning that a goodly sum was realized from the game, sufficient to place the name of Anaheim among Southern California cities that have gone over-the-top. Trip to Yosemite David Christensen son of Mr Petty Thieves On Campage Once More Petty thieves, who for some time past have been rather dormant in their activities, are in action again, according to reports. Among the losses reported over the weekend were: - Wheel and discs, horns and accessories from a car owned by Sale Bros., Fullerton, while the car was parked on West Chartres St. Sunday night. - Henry Morgan, living on Nprth Los Angeles St., reported the loss of a bike which he had parked in the 200 block on South Lemon St. Keith Arnold, residing on South Ohio St., reported the loss of under skirts from his auto, the car being parked in front of his home at the time. - A ladies' coat was taken from the W. H. Kennedy car while it was parked on South Lemon St. so clue to the thieves. WYOMING ROUNDUP The annual summer picnic, under the auspices of the Wyoming State Society of Southern California, will be held next Sunday, August 3, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Hot coffee will be served to those bringing their basket lunches. Local Boy Assigned To Coast Artillery Norbert "Ted Einers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Einers, Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, who since his induction into service has been located at Ft. McArthur, San Pedro, was on Monday assigned to the coast artillery at Camp Wallace, Texas. The local lad left immediately after receiving the order and by this time should be taking instruction in big gun handling. A host of buddies in this city wish "Ted" a pleasant sojourn in the Lone Star camp. NEW CLUBS ELECTS At a recently held meeting of the new men's club of the Zion Lutheran church, an election of officers was held. Those chosen to office were: John Classen, president; Fred Schaefer, vice-president; Walter Knigge, sec-treas.; with O. M. Geissler and Frank Sedgley being named to the executive board. Learn to Fly While Prices Are Still Low! This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Learn to Fly now, while prices are still low! 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