anaheim-gazette 1941-08-14

City Building Code Receives Endorsement of Contractors Much Discussion Results Code Approval; Builders Satisfied Sheathing Clause Is Not An Objectionable Feature Building code matters were ironed out Friday night when a good representation of contractors, builders and allied trades met in the council chambers to hold open discussion on the sheathing clause contained in the code, and to which objection had been taken by some engaged in home-making in Anaheim, they holding that building costs were increased by compulsory use of this material as compared to the use of metal lath. Glen H. Fry, chairman of the building contractors association, presided, opening the meeting by stating the purpose for which it was called then throwing the floor open for general discussion. Facts pertinent to building costs were introduced by various speakers, the substance of which was that sheating costs were slightly higher as compared to metal lath. On the other hand, it was pointed out, buildings erected with sheathing were of a more substantial nature than those where metal lath was used, being able to withstand quake shock to a better degree than the latter. Instances were cited where the sheathed building had withstood quake shock, while metal lath ones had been demonished. Following a pro and con discuss- Contractors Must Renew Licenses THURS., A VOLUME LXXI E Lambert Resigns Post As Auditor; Eckel Succeeds Heavy Personal Business Would Not Permit Twofold Occupation William T. Lambert, for the past 12 years auditor for Orange county, on Tuesday tendered his resignation as such to the board of supervisors, to become effective immediately. Upon his recommendation the board named Leslie H. Eckel to fill the position until Lambert's term of office expired, Jan. 1, 1942. Lambert, who has been secretary-manager of Melrose Abbey for the past six years, gave in his letter of resignation the increasing activities connected with the growth of Melrose Abbey his reason for quitting the county post. Eckel has served as chief deputy auditor for more than 20 years and is well qualified to carry out the duties of the office. Application blanks may be obtained at the college administration office at Tenth and Main streets, Santa Ana. The August 15 deadline for receipt of early applications is necessary to facilitate the work of classifying new students, it was stated. Following receipt of the application and checking of high school records, each new student will be assigned to a faculty advisor for consultation during Freshman Week which opens on the campus on Monday, Sept. 8, it was stated. Special meetings are being arranged for freshmen when they will be introduced to college routine and aided in planning their courses for the year. College catalogues and pamphlets of information are now available at the college office. They contain data on all courses to be offered by the college this year and complete enrollment procedure. Freshman Week activities will extend from Sept. 8 to 13, with class registrations scheduled for Sept. 9 to 12. Race Week Opens Friday; Newport Three Day Race Program Will Attract Thousands Of Yachting People Originally dated for August 22-24, yacht racing at Newport Harbor has been advanced one week, the opening events taking place tomorrow, with the Newport Harbor Yacht club acting as hosts to the numerous owners who have signed to participate in the racing program. One of the greatest assemblages of racing yachts will be on hand on the opening day, August 15, with the events running until the closing race on Sunday, Aug. 17. All classes of ocean water sail boats will take part in the program, entries from all sections of the Pacific coast have been made, assuring a wide variety of races. Francis Warton Passes Onward Francis H. Warton, for the past 14 years a resident of California, 11 of which were spent in Santa Contractors Must Renew Licenses Before Sept. 30 New Ruling Does Not Allow Year’s Lapse Before Renewal Made Five thousand six hundred and sixty-six contractors who have not renewed State licenses that expired June 30, will not have twelve months as in the past within which to renew, but only 90 days, according to Allen Miller, registrar of contractors and executive officer of the contractors’ state license board. Out of 38,966 licenses on June 30, 1941, 5,666, or almost 15%, did not renew. If they pay double the ordinary fee of $5.00 and apply for renewal before September 30, they will come in “under the wire,” he states. If not, they must qualify for another license, if they desire to re-enter the contracting field as a general building or engineering contractor, so as a specialty or subcontractor, by meeting all the present requirement of parties who have not previously been licensed. Recent amendments to the contractors' license law require the shortened grace perido. Harbor Publisher Holds Open House Holding open house to members of the publishing fraternity, Sam Meyer, owner of the Newport Balboa News-Times, was the recipient of many good wishes for the future last Saturday when many members of the fourth estate visited the new home of his publication. The new structure is just about the last word in modern journalistic achievement; being of pleasing design and housing up-to-date equipment of publishing the periodical that has for years kept the where metal lath was used, being able to withstand quake shock to a better degree than the latter. Instances were cited where sheathed building had withstood quake shock, while metal lath ones had been demonished. Following a pro and con discuss-Please turn to page 8 Padres And Aces Tangle Monday Exhibition Game Permits Local Fans Opportunity Judge Aces' Ability There promises to be some excitement next Monday evening at La Palma park when the San Diego Padres of the Pacific cost league and Anaheim Aces, California state league, meet for an exhibition game. The first pitch is scheduled at 8 o'clock. The local lineup will be much the same as in state league games, with the Padres offering the follow players: Pellegrini, ss; McDonald, lb; Jensen, lf; Detore, c; Haslin, 3b; Sperry, 2b; Patchett, cf; Mazzera, rf; Brewer and Delbeck will be on the mound. All Padre players are first string men, appearing in regular coast league games, so no push-over is in the offering. As a special feature it will be ladies' night, the fair ones being admitted free. The Aces make their last home stand during the present month, appearing against Bakersfield, who took two out of three games in a three-game series last week. The sked calls for a five-game series opening on Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a double-header for Wednesday, the series ending Friday. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26, 27 and 28 Stockton will make final appearance here, marking the windup of league ball in Anaheim. Truck-Auto Mix; Injuries Result Richard E. Womack,, Anaheim was painfully injured Tuesday morning when his car collided with a truck and trailer driven by Miss M. Kohr of Los Angeles, or the "S" turn of Manchester boule- Francis Warton Passes Onward Francis H. Warton, for the past 14 years a resident of California, 11 of which were spent in Santa Ana, died Monday morning in that city, aged 83 years. Deceased was born at Griggsville, Ill., later moving to Superior, Neb., where he was regarded as a pioneer of that section. Surviving are a son, Harry O. Warton, Anaheim attorney, and three grandchildren: Jack and Ellen Warton, of Anaheim, and Ralph Waldo, Jr., of Greeley, Colo. Funeral services were conducted yesterday under the auspices of Odd Fellow lodge, Santa Ana, Rev. Howard Dow conducting, at Melrose Abbey mausoleum, where interment was made. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars funeral parlors were in charge of arrangement. Brother Visiting Old-Time Resident William Hunt, 501 E. Chartres, was agreeably surprised this week to receive a visit from his brother George Hunt, of Grant City, Missouri, who is touring through this section of the state. It has been 27 years since they last seen each other, and, needless to say, they had much to talk about. This is George's first visit to Anaheim; (William located here in '98), and he was much impressed with California. George left Wednesday for his home after a few days of sightseeing here. The new structure is just about the last word in modern journalistic achievement; being of pleasing design and housing up-to-date equipment of publishing the periodical that has for years kept the harbor community well informed as to news. Believing in his home town Meyer had no hesitancy in building for the future, as the present premises attest. Lions Club Leader Returns From Trip Joe Scholz, newly elected president of Anaheim Lions club and who recently returned from a convention held at New Orleans, entertained his fellow members at their Monday meeting with highlights of the convention. Scholz, who was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. Scholz and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cone, of Fullerton, praised the hospitality extended by the Southerners, declaring the trip to have been one of the experience of his lifetime. On the return trip home the party visited through Texas and Mexico, the entire journey requiring nearly a month to complete. CRASH BLAME FIXED A coroners jury investigating the auto crash wherein three Stanton men lost their lives, on Tuesday rendered their verdict, fixing the blame on Frank Rathbun, Los Angeles aircraft worker. The jury held that Rathbun was on the wrong side of the road; did not pay sufficient heed to his driving. URS., AUG. 21, IS DOLLAR DAY IN ANAHEIM GA The Oldest Newspaper in Orange County — Now in LXXI EIGHT PAGES ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AU Executives of New Citrus Combine Reading Left to right: J. G. Zorn, president; J. A. Baker, 2nd vice-president; J. A. Porter, 1st vice-president of Southern California Citrus Foods. B-19 Visiting Day, Sunday, August 24 Early Reservations Desired To Prevent Last Minute Application Rush. Anaheim Dairies Effect Merger Quarter Century Of Service To Community Ends When Combination Made Air School Site Been Confirmed By Washington War Department Approved Berry Rancho Site Near Santa Ana Official confirmation of United States army's selection Berry Rancho, near Santa Ana, a military reservation and crops replacement center, was ceived this week by member Santa Ana city council. The letter, over the signature Col. G. E. Stratemeyer, air or executive, states: "Dear Sir: You are advised the war department has approved the site known as the Whale estate located approximately miles southwest of the city Santa Ana, Calif., for use military reservation and air replacement center." The rental basis will be $1 year; the site used as a gra training school for flying cadets. B-19 Visiting Day, Sunday, August 24 Early Reservations Desired To Prevent Last Minute Application Rush. Thorough the efforts of John M. Johnston, secretary for Anaheim chamber of commerce, Sunday, August 24 has been designated as Anaheim Day at March Field, for the purpose of visiting the giant plane B-19. It is requested that all desiring to make the trip should make it known to the secretary in order that proper reservation may be made, a limit of 100 autos being made by the field officers. To prevent gate crashing ribbons will be given to those making reservation, which should be done as soon as possible. The caravan will assemble at the city hall before the noon hour, which is the time designated for departure. March Field will be reached about 2:15, with Capt. W. C. Evans, public relations officer, at the field, taking charge of the visitors. ON VACATION Ross A. Sidebottom, member of Anaheim police force, was granted a 15-day vacation period by the city council at Tuesday night's meeting. An allowance of one week's pay was given. SMALL FIRE LOSS In the monthly reports submitted to the city council Tuesday night, was that covering fire losses for the month of July, submitted by Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe. In the summary it was shown that the total losses amounted to $25, caused chiefly by a garage roof fire. City Finances In Good Condition In the summary of the city's financial report rendered to the city council Tuesday evening, it was shown that the city exchequer was in good condition, cash on hand amounting to $155,202.97. The total balance in the general fund amounted to $128,975.63, this combined with outstanding warrants in the sum of $153.47, brought the total bank balance to $129,129.10. Considering that the city's tax rate is only 75 cents per $100, the present financial condition of the city bespeaks the good management of its affairs. Slight Increase Shown In Valuation Of Orange County Property Assessment Orange county total assessed valuation was set at $192,432,895 Saturday by County Assessor James Sleeper. This figure represents an increase of $62,748 over last year's valuation. Public utilities in the county, assessed by the state, were valued at $15,359,210, an increase of $206,950 over last year's valua- $39,085,025; fourth district, $10,-099,445; fifth district, $28,144,355. With Fullerton and Huntington Beach the exceptions, every city in the county showed an increase over the valuation of last year. Fullerton decreased in value about $400,000 and Huntington Beach showed a decline of about $1,300,-000. In the latter case the slump Gray Advances To Higher Position Thirty Year’s Service Is Rewarded By Promotion Office In Los Angeles Creation of new positions consequent advancement involving several Santa Fe Railway ficials was announced this by E. E. McCarty, general manager of the company’s Coast Line. Heading the list is O. L. G. of Winslow, Ariz., appointed to Slight Increase Shown In Valuation Of Orange County Property Assessment Orange county total assessed valuation was set at $192,432,895 Saturday by County Assessor James Sleeper. This figure represents an increase of $62,748 over last year's valuation. Public utilities in the county, assessed by the state, were valued at $15,359,210, an increase of $206,950 over last year's valuation. Sleeper said. Some time ago he had reported the common property in the county, which is assessed by the county office, at $177,073,688, a decrease of $143,-842 under last year's figure. Of the total assessed valuation, the rural county area is valued at $101,122,500. The 13 cities in the county have a combined assessed valuation of $91,310,398. By supervisorial districts, the value of property is as follows: first district, $25,214,848; second district, $23,793,695; third district, $39,085,025; fourth district, $10,-099,445; fifth district, $28,144,355. With Fullerton and Huntington Beach the exceptions, every city in the county showed an increase over the valuation of last year. Fullerton decreased in value about $400,000 and Huntington Beach showed a decline of about $1,300,-000. In the latter case the slump is blamed primarily on the decreased oil production brought about through government curtailment. Sleeper said. Valuation of the cities is as follows: Anaheim, $8,964,510; Brea, $1,503,370; Fullerton, $14,390,320; Huntington Beach, $9,309,465; Laguna Beach, $6,052,220; La Habra, $1,086,065; Newport Beach, $10,-473,760; Orange, $6,322,505; Placentia, $630,570; San Clemente, $1,617,045 Santa Ana, $25,214,-848; Seal Beach, $5,059,500; Tustin, $686,200. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, NAMED DOLLAR DAY, THE ANAHEIM WAY Active preparations are being made by Anaheim merchants for holding another of those big saving events,"DOLLAR DAY, THE ANAHEIM WAY." City-wide in its scope, nearly all stores will have thousands of bargains for the shopper, meaning a saving of thousands of pennies here and there. Pennies make dimes and dimes make dollars. A dollar saved is a dollar earned. To aid the shopper in deciding on patronage distribution Anaheim Gazette will be issued on Wednesday, August 20, instead of its regular day of issue, Thursday. Also—it is requested that those who use Anaheim Gazette columns for their notices, such as churches, etc., get their copy in early that no one may be overlooked. Thank you. VETERAN IS CRASH VICI James S. Bradford, Huntley Beach, world war veteran was struck by an auto late night while crossing the front of the Bolsa Chico club, died a few hours after taken to Long Beach comm hospital. Driver of the dead was Clois Purvis, of Long Beach. It is alleged that Bradford been drinking at the time juries sustained were; head injuries, broken legs, managements and internal hurts. No place an inquest have been made. Y IN ANAHEIM; COME EARLY GAZETTE County — Now in Its 71st Year MIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1941 PHONE 2206 NUMBER 43 E School Site En Confirmed Washington Ear Department Approves Of Berry Rancho Site Ear Santa Ana Official confirmation of the United States army's selection of Berry Rancho, near Santa Ana, for military reservation and air replacement center, was recorded this week by members of Ana city council. The letter, over the signature of G. E. Stratemeyer, air corps utive, states: Ear Sir: You are advised that war department has approved site known as the Whittier located approximately five southwest of the city of Ana, Calif., for use as a military reservation and air corps placement center." The rental basis will be $1 per the site used as a ground ing school for flying cadets. M. O. D. Affiliate Acquires Cal-Juices Plant In Anaheim New Setup Permits Wider Scope Among Packing Associates; To Process Surplus In Order To Keep Balanced Market Southern California Citrus Foods, a grower-controlled cooperative affiliate of the Mutual Orange Distributors, has acquired the plant and processing facilities of Cal-Juices, Inc., Anaheim, according to an article appearing in the August Citrus Leaves. The plant and facilities are, therefore, now made available to a larger number of packing associations affiliated with the M. O. D. and includes the five Orange County associations which originally started CalJuices. J. G. Zorn, Claremont, is president of the new organization; J. A. Please turn to page 8 Week-end Crashes Take Heavy Toll Along Highways Three Killed; 32 Injured Is Report of Patrol; None From Anaheim Fourteen traffic accidents over the week-end exacted heavy toll of dead and injured; three persons being killed in an accident near Take Heavy Toll Along Highways Three Killed; 32 Injured Is Report of Patrol; None From Anaheim Fourteen traffic accidents over the week-end exacted heavy toll of dead and injured; three persons being killed in an accident near Stanton on the Huntington Beach boulevard; 32 being injured at localities that ranged from San Clemente to the Costa Mesa and Carbon Canyon areas. Those killed were Ralph Solas, Domingo Garcia and Bernardo Castillo; all of the Independencia colony near Anaheim, they meeting death when a light sedan in which they were riding crashed headon with a convertible coupe driven by F. H. Rathbun of Los Angeles, Andrew Soladana, also of Los Angeles, was the driver of the death car. The Rathbun car had three passengers in addition to the driver, all of whom received serious injuries, being taken to St. Joseph hospital for treatment. Soladana was released after receiving emergency treatment. An inquest will be held on recovery of the injured persons. Others injured in accidents were: J. E. Creighton, Upland; R. D. Hamilton, Walter Darrow and John Turner, all of March Field; L. O. Teague and his wife, Nell, of Los Angeles; Mary Leinberger, Tustin; W. W. Ruge, La Habra; Harry Smith, La Habra; Rosa Alvarez of Norwalk; Ralph Roman, Norwalk; J. H. Pogue and his wife, Arvie, of Whittier; Clyde M. Ard; Mrs. Edna E. Stevens, Santa Ana; Dr. and Mrs. S. L. Stevens, San Francisco; Betty Coe, Balboa. The remainder of the list of those injured were wide-spread as to residence. Big Attendance At Church Conclave R. J. Dugdale, George Hollinghead, Caleb Hafselblad and Rev. Earl Berg of the Calvary Baptist Church, attended a meeting of representatives of churches of the Santa Ana Valley Baptist association, at Fullerton Monday night, to consider ways and means of cooperating with the Northern Baptist Convention in its attempt. House Numbers Lacking Among Anaheim Homes Investigation Reveals Many Homes, Businesses, Show No Identifying Numbers An investigation by a committee of the Merchants' Association discloses that some Anaheim families and some business establishments are located in houses or buildings which might be known as "hideouts." At least this is the term the committee, G. Millard Parks and Milton C. Mason, consider appropriate for certain locations because they apparently have no house numbers, and because they are so difficult to find in the usual manner—which is by reference to the street and number. There are many reasons, the committee outlines, why the number allocated by the city to your residence or place of business should be prominently displayed: Here are a few of them: Your mail and express come addressed to you by street and number; prompt delivery will be assured if your number can be easily seen. One can never tell when they may need prompt action by the police department. A fire that is not visible from the outside could be more readily subdued if your house number was prominent; no delays in locating the blaze. No delays in immediate delivery of telegrams; the messenger boy does not call on you as often as the mail carrier and must seek your location by number. When you need an ambulance or doctor you need them in a hurry; you can be located only by your street number. Deliveries of household commodities likewise depend on a correct address; insuring quicker service if no search has to be made for your location. The committee suggests that you go out in front of your house or place of business, stroll down the walk and see if your house num- Big Attendance At Church Conclave R. J. Dugdale, George Hollinghead, Caleb Hafselblad and Rev. Earl Berg of the Calvary Baptist Church, attended a meeting of representatives of churches of the Santa Ana Valley Baptist association, at Fullerton Monday night, to consider ways and means of cooperating with the Northern Baptist Convention in its attempt to raise $600,000 for the Baptist World Emergency fund. Dr. Ralph Jensen, executive secretary of the Southern California Baptist convention, headquarters at Los Angeles, addressed the meeting on details of the plan. Rev. Berg conducted the devotionals. The meeting was presided over by J. A. Knapp of Garden Grove, moderator of the Association. Fifty representatives were present from eight local churches—Downey, Whittier, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Rivera. M. O. D. Terminates Tulare Relations Mutual Orange Distributors announced Tuesday that by unanimous action of its board of directors it has advised Exeter Select Groves, Tulare county, of its intention to terminate all contractual relations between the two cooperatives. The resolution of the board of Mutual Orange Distributors specifies "This action is taken because of what we consider to be lack of cooperation on your part. We further believe that it is not for the best interests of growers in a cooperative packing association to have control exercised by one or two producers."