anaheim-gazette 1941-11-27

Traffic Increase, Lack Of Personnel Blamed For Gain In Highway Deaths Estimating the number of dead from traffic accidents today at 3,-183 for the first eleven months of 1941, the California Department of Motor Vehicles blamed the heavy increase over previous years on the concentration of national defense activity here and the inadequacy of present personnel to patrol highways under existing conditions. With still a month to go, the present figure exceeds by 44 the highest previous record for an entire year, the prior mark having been set in 1937 when 3,139 persons met death in traffic mishaps. It is 492 more traffic deaths than occurred in California during the first 11 months of last year. NUMBER INJURED The number injured in the first 11 months of 1941 was estimated at 62,195, on California highways, approximately 10,000 more than were reported for the same period of 1940. Pedestrian deaths alone for the 11-month period were placed at 1,114, and pedestrians injured at 9,004. Since most of these accidents occurred after dark, department officials stressed the wearing of white articles of clothing at night by pedestrians in order that they may be seen more readily. BLAME PLACED Factors blamed by the Vehicle department for the great increase in fatalities were the inadequate number of highway patrol personnel to properly patrol the highways, coupled with the great concentration of national defense activities in California. Christmas Seals Assist Health Work Much Needed In Our Own Community The sale of Christmas Seals is to further needed health work in our own community, according to James A. Baker of Anaheim today, member of the County Board of Supervisors. In citing the amount of work for people with arrested cases of tuberculosis, aid in paying for clinic examinations and support of an ever-increasing health education program. FULL SUPPORT "All this work," Supervisor Baker concluded, "is carried on with the full support and cooperation of our official health agencies in the county and with the hearty support of the medical profession." News was received this week of the reorganization of a county- YES, SAFE VOLUME LXXII County-Wide Headquarter Headquarters for the established in Anaheim Tuesday of four local meetings the responsibility of an resting with the group took from James M. Carter, director of the State Motor Vehicle department: "Cooperation in the beginning the Orange county safety paign has been splendid. All however, will not be enough less the individual driver of O county is willing to assume personal responsibility for a reduction in the accident rate. DEATH TOLL "Accident statistics for the city, leave much to be desired the first ten months of this year; the death toll is 89 compared for the same period last year." To formulate plans in red this fatality toll may Christmas Seals, funds from which will be used for the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, were mailed to Anaheim homes early this week. done by the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health association last year, Mr. Baker included the purchase of a portable fluoroscope x-ray unit, aid in the improvement of the rehabilitation service Fullerton JC Applies For Admission To Western Half Of Sports League The possibility of Fullerton junior college withdrawing from the Eastern division of the Southern California Athletic conference became definite Monday night when the board of trustees authorized the college to apply for admission to the Western Conference division, Superintendent Frederick T. Cheberlen announced yesterday. Although the board's action climaxes a long disagreement between Fullerton junior college and the conference regarding the so-called "purity code" adopted last year, a deciding factor in the action taken Monday night is the fact that Fullerton already goes to members of the Western conference for a majority of its contests in some of the major sports, Chemberlen pointed out. WESTERN FOES All games played by the championship water polo team under Coach Jimmy Smith are played with Western conference schools or with larger universities, and a majority of the contests on the Fullerton basketball schedules are with Western conference schools. Disagreement over the proselytizing of athletes arose last spring when the conference adopted a set of "purity" rules which the Fullerton jaysee board of trusteees and administrators regard as "unworkable and serving only to reduce larger conference schools to small school standards." (Please Turn to Page—8) Douglas Workers Will Receive Bonus Amounting To An Extra Week’s Pay Anticipating a Yuletide bonus today in the amount of a week's pay, are local residents employed in the Long Beach branch of the Douglas Aircraft company, following the company's announcement late last week of more than $1,-000,000 in cash to be paid to 35,000 Douglas plant employees at Santa Monica, El Segundo, Long Beach, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dec. 12. The announcement was made Friday by Donald W. Douglas, former Orange county resident and president of the company, who also stated that production schedule with special vacation pay granted employees last July and paychecks for retroactive pay increases in the amount of $1,338,-729, distributed several weeks ago, the Douglas company stated EXCEPT PRESIDENT Every person in the employ of the company Nov. 19, 1941, except the president and the executives on his payroll, will receive an extra week's pay not to exceed $50. Payment will be made along with regular payroll checks Dec. 12, it was stated. Together with special vacation pay granted employees last July and paychecks for retroactive pay increases in the amount of $1,338,-729, distributed several weeks ago, the Douglas company stated DEATH TOLL “Accident statistics for the city, leave much to be desired; the first ten months of this year the death toll is 89 compared for the same period last year. To formulate plans in red this fatality toll, members of council will meet Monday night 7:30 p.m. at the Anaheim hall. COUNCIL MEMBERS Members of the council elk Tuesday are: Lotus H. Low Anaheim, president; M. M. McLen, mayor of Huntington Bay first vice-president; Mrs. Forgy, Santa Ana, second president; V. L. Motry, Santa Ana, third vice-president. John M. Johnston, secretary Anaheim Chamber of Commerce secretary; Thos. E. Taylor, Fulton, treasurer. Executive committee for council is composed of Dr. C. Houston, Costa Mesa, chair Ernest L. Spencer, Santa Ana, W. E. Melton, and A. J. Schultz Anaheim; Clarence H. Hoiles, ta Ana, and L. A. Patch, Su Beach. Allied Invasion Of Without US Aid S “Without United States Allied invasion of continental Europe is a dream. Until the United States comes into the war at force, the idea of a counter-offensive in Europe is an illusion.” states the official publication of the Scottish Rite news bureau Washington, D.C. today. The news bureau release re-in part as follows: “Leaders in the British government have had to remind English people against optimistic views of the war. Only a few days ago, the English were issuing sharp warnings that the danger a German invasion is still a serious threat and that a strong rison in Britain is still necessary. NEAR MOSCOW “In a speech before the House Lords, the British were reminding War Lord Croft that Hitler... Death Takes Pioneer City Officials; Both Served As Supt. Of Streets By strange coincidence death Tuesday morning claimed two pioneer Anaheim city officials, Hiram G. Bowen, 76, present street superintendent, and John W. Sackett, 84, his predecessor, holder of the same position from 1914 to 1918. Bowen, whose home was at 410 S. Melrose st., was serving his 23rd year as street superintendent when death took him Tuesday. Funeral services will be conducted for him tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Backs, Campbell, and Kaulbars mortuary with the Rev. Earl Boatman, pastor of the Church of Christ delivering the sermon. BURIAL RITES Burial rites were held today for Sackett at the Hilgenfeld mortuary by the Rev. Gus Schmelzer, former pastor of the Zion Lutheran church, with interment at the Anaheim cemetery. He was for 30 years a resident of Anaheim. Burial for Superintendent Bowen will be made at Loma Vista cemetery. He was born in Holt county, Missouri, coming to California 49 years ago. He is survived by his widow, Charlotte L.; three sons, Arthur, sargeant on the Anaheim police force; Ernest of Avenal, Calif.; and R. Leslie, of Santa Ana. SURVIVING ARE One daughter, Mrs. Cora Dugdale, Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Laura Chambers of York, Nebraska; six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren survive him. Former Superintendent Sackett is survived by his widow, Wildie; one son, Clarence M., an employee of the city here; one sister, Mrs. Libby Crow; and one brother, Roy, both of Oregon; two grandchildren, Frank of Anaheim, and Mrs. Hary L. Hyle of Brea. SANTA CLAUS WON'T BE HOME TOM YES, SAFETY PAYS!--It Is One Of The Few Non-T ANAHEIM G The Oldest Newspaper in Orange County VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY County-Wide Safety Council Headquartered In Anaheim Headquarters for the Orange county Safety council were published in Anaheim this week following appointment today of four local members to the organization, and with responsibility of an effective highway safety crusade being with the group today, came this public admonishment by James M. Carter, director of State Motor Vehicle department: Cooperation in the beginning of Orange county safety cam has been splendid. All this, never, will not be enough un- the individual driver of Orange city is willing to assume perl responsibility for a reduction the accident rate. TH TOLL Accident statistics for the coun-save much to be desired. For first ten months of this year death toll is 89 compared to 52 one same period last year." formulate plans in reducing K of C Initiatory Ceremonies Held Here Sunday State Deputy Carl Razzio of Al-hambra was in charge of the district initiatory ceremonies held Sunday with the Anaheim council Knights of Columbus as hosts in the council's clubrooms on E. Center st. Nearly 200 persons attended the Red Cross Gains Near 50 Per Cent Here This Week Anaheim citizenry picked itself up, dusted itself off and in short one week ending today, added nearly 50 per cent to its Red Cross enrollment, to bring the local district total to 1,367 members with some outlying sections of the organization here, still to be reported. Estimates on the final figure to be forthcoming following tabulation of all accounts, place the total this year between 1,700 and 1,800, which, although still short of the goal set by national Red Cross headquarters of 3,000 members, surpasses last year's mark of 1,-336. OTHER REPORTS Reports yet to be tallied from Stanton, Los Alamitos, Lincoln, Magnolia, and Orangethorpe districts are expected to add about 300 members to today's total, ac- Merchants Tomorrow Naval Enlistment Cut Draft Queue Says Sheridan "Secretary Knox of the department has announced local communities are giving for each naval recruit an equal Selective Service quotation to Leo V. Sheridan, h Anaheim draft board." "Every young man who Navy or Naval reserve t to fill our Selective Servi- Young men within Sele vice-age limits who have deferred would do well t Here Sunday State Deputy Carl Razzio of Alhambra was in charge of the district initiatory ceremonies held Sunday with the Anaheim council Knights of Columbus as hosts in the council's clubrooms on E. Center st. Nearly 200 persons attended the banquet in the evening in St. Boniface parish hall. Razzio was also the featured speaker at the banquet over which Stephen Gallagher presided as toastmaster. Whittier provided ten of the candidates, Pomona, four; Anaheim and Santa Ana, two each; and Ontario, one. Anaheim's candidates were Ray Earl Hudson and Richard Maietta. Following Razzio's address and a musical program by Marilyn Heinz and Tillie Sanchez, Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel was another featured speaker. Rev. Henry Gross, pastor of St. Boniface, gave a welcome to the group gathered and introduced Revs. J. L. McLaughlin CSSR, Robert Kirkpatrick CSSR, and G. A. Thomas CSSR, all of Whittier, and Rev. Francis Keane of St. Boniface. Fed Invasion Of Europe A Dream Without US Aid Says News Bureau Without United States help, the invasion of continental Europe is a dream. Until the United States comes into the war at full strength, the idea of a counter-offenance Europe is an illusion." Scroll down to see more news about this event. "Reports of Russian resistance have been consistently over optimistic," according to the news bureau quoting many military analysts. "Because of the mistaken assumption that Russia can hold out forever, many demands have been made by the British that an invasion of the continent be attempted." "Actually," the publication continues, "the idea of an invasion of the continent by the British at this time, and without help from the United States, is sheer fallacy." WEST FRONT “There are still twenty-five divisions of German soldiers,” according to the news source, quoting the British estimates, “on the western front. Germany can maintain a superiority of forces on the eastern front and still face Britain on better than even terms in the west.” California Financial Condition Best Since 1938 Controller Riley Says Quoting figures to show that California is in the best financial condition since 1938, State Controller Harry B. Riley today said that state taxpayers soon will have an opportunity to decide whether they wish taxes reduced or a surplus built as a protection against future hard times. Riley said the existing state deficit probably will be completely wiped out within a few months and a surplus of revenue over expenditures will then exist. TAXPAYERS DECIDE "The taxpayers of the state through their representatives in the legislature then will have an opportunity to decide whether they want their taxes cut or whether a cushion of money should be accumulated for the future," Riley said. The controller reported state took in $40,334,110 million it spent in the four-month ended Oct. 31. Revenue period was 40 per cent high in the corresponding year and expenditures were 20 per cent less. FAVORABLE TREND As a result, the general cash deficiency was cut to 333 on Oct. 31, a reduction of 949,656 below the Oct. 31 deficiency. The favorable trend in finances has resulted largely unprecedented sales tax and the elimination of unemployment relief programs said. LAST MINUTE NEWS IN BRIEFS Riutcel Appointed Appointment of A. C. Riutcel, 507 N. Clementine st., as a member of the eight man Anaheim Planning commission by Mayor Charles Pearson, was announced today following this week's meeting of the city council. Meeting Postponed Postponement of the meeting of the Orange County Defense Council scheduled yesterday was effected in order to give the investigator local communities are given for each naval recruit and selective Service quorum reduced proportionately, leading to Leo V. Sheridan, heneaheim draft board. Every young man who Navy or Naval reserve try to fill our Selective Service Young men within Selective Service limits who have deferred would do well to the opportunities the US offers for specialized training advancement while serving country in its emergency. “The age limits for the Navy are 17 to 31, and for val reserve the limits are 50,” Sheridan stated. Anaheim Fusil Feed Republics Over 80 guest of the Fusileers met this noon on publican Thanksgiving enjoyed a luncheon given to underprivileged Republicans at the Elks club to do something for... Farmer’s Meeting Here On Dec. 3 Walter R. Schmid, chairman of the Orange County Agricultural Conservation committee, announced today that the election meeting for the 1942 program year of this district will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Anaheim high school and 7:30 p.m. He also announced that the election meeting of district two will be at the Savanna school Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. PRIORITIES DISCUSSION Priorities for farm machinery and other phases of the agricultural situation will be discussed at these meetings and all farmers are urgently requested to attend the meeting in their community. The Agricultural Conservation committee has been charged with the responsibility of administering the conservation program within the county. ALL FARMERS This organization is a cooperative agency of the Department of Agriculture and is made up of farmers all over the nation. Appointment of A. C. Riutcel, 507 N. Clementine st., as a member of the eight man Anaheim Planning commission by Mayor Charles Pearson, was announced today following this week's meeting of the city council. Meeting Postponed Postponement of the meeting of the Orange County Defense Council scheduled yesterday was effected in order to give the investigating committee time for their studies. The meeting will be held in the Supervisor's room, county courthouse, Santa Ana, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Draftee List Names were posted today and notification mailed to 76 registrants of the local Selective Service Draft board who will report to a staff of local physicians for preliminary physical examination at the City hall, Anaheim, Monday, at 6 p.m. Those who pass successfully will appear before an Army Medical board in Los Angeles, Dec. 10, for a final examination. False Pretenses Under the pretense of aiding an organization known as “West Coast Dog Trainers” of Burbank, “trainers of seeing eye dogs,” an unidentified collector was reported this week leaving donation boxes in several Anaheim stores. A check-up by the local Chamber of Commerce revealed no such organization in operation in Burbank. Anyone holding donation boxes of the type described are requested to notify John M. Johnston at Anaheim 3508. State Gasoline T That California’s gasoline bill will exceed $60,000,000. 1941 calendar year and record was assured today by announcement by the State of Equalization of motor fuel distributions for September. According to Richard E. chairman of the board, tember gasoline tax for the amounted to $5,527,752 on is of distribution of 184 gallons. Few Non-Taxable Assets Available Today! GAZETTE ange County — Now In It’s 72nd Year IFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1941 NUMBER 6 Merchants Ready For Christmas Opening Tomorrow Evening At Seven O’Clock Naval Enlistments Cut Draft Quotas Says Sheridan “Secretary Knox of the Navy department has announced that local communities are given credit for each naval recruit and that local Selective Service quotas are reduced proportionately,” according to Leo V. Sheridan, head of the Anaheim draft board. “Every young man who joins the Navy or Naval reserve thus helps to fill our Selective Service quota. Young men within Selective Service-age limits who have not been deferred would do well to consider Capacity Crowd Expected To Attend Gift Hunt for School-Age Children; Main Present Drawing At 8:45 P.M. Anaheim street decorations, merchant’s shop windows, and civic officials were in readiness today for the city-wide Christmas opening here tomorrow night, and were prepared to welcome an expected downtown capacity crowd. Lights on some 100 Christmas trees and tinsel decorations in Anaheim’s main streets will go on at 7 p.m. sharp to be followed by a gift giving program expected to bring happiness to more than 150 children of grammar school age in this locality. Members of the local 20-30 club, California State guardsmen in uniform, and the entire city police force will be on hand to direct the expected crowd. Program for the evening is as follows: The downtown decorations are in order with lights attached to around 100 yule trees and all is in readiness for what is expected to be the most successful event of this kind in history. WARNING! NORTH POLE, Nov. 27.—Anaheim residents were warned Local Workers Requested To Check Their 1937 Social Security Credit Anaheim wage earners whose jobs are covered by the Social Security act, were reminded today that a statement of wages credited to their accounts may be obtained from any Social Security board and that any errors in their accounts on employment during 1937, the first year of the act's operation, must be corrected before the end of this year. J. C. Bretherton, manager of the Social Security board’s Long Beach office, explained that the law limits the time within which errors or omissions in a worker’s account can be corrected to four years after the year in which the wages were received. This means, Bretherton said, that if an employee finds the amount credited to his social security account for 1937 is incorrect, or incomplete, the worker has until the end of 1941 to get an adjustment made by filing proof of the correct amount with the Social Security board. County Committee Formed Today By California Bar Orange county administrative committee named today, along with state-wide committee, by Phillip H. Angell, president of the State Bar of California, will begin work immediately as a part of the program to simplify the administration of California justice, to oversee the training and examination of young lawyers, and to administer a comprehensive program of professional improvement and public service. Attorneys from Orange county weer appointed as follows: administrative committee No. 1: Ira Kroese, chairman, Santa Ana; M. G. Harvey, Santa Ana; Roland Thompson, Santa Ana. Committee No. 2: Over 80 guest of the Anaheim Fusileers met this noon on the Republican Thanksgiving day and enjoyed a luncheon given as a gift to underprivileged Republicans in this community at the Elks club. The idea of this luncheon grew out of the endeavor by the Fusileer Club to do something for the under-privileged of the community. After considering all angles, the chair appointed a committee to plan the event for the Republicans who are believed to "have had nothing to be thankful for in the last nine years," according to the committee appoited, including Harry Arthur, H. E. W. Barnes and Bill Wallop, life-long Democrats. Tom McFadden spoke during the luncheon on what the Republicans do not have to be thankful for and wa sanswered by Dr. H. A. Johnston who told the Republicans few things for which to be thankful. The principle dish served to the guests was crow, which they have been eating for nearly a decade. Mr. McFadden did the carving. State Gasoline Tax That California's gasoline tax will exceed $60,000,000 for the 1941 calendar year and set a new record was assured today with the announcement by the State Board of Equalization of motor vehicle fuel distributions for September. According to Richard E. Collins, chairman of the board, the September gasoline tax for the month amounted to $5,527,752 on the basis of distribution of 184,2558,429 gallons. Boone Rites Today At Melrose Abbey Entombment was made yesterday at Melrose Abbey mausoleum for Albert E. Boone, 68, a ranch resident for 20 years at Lampson Ave. and Gilbert Rd., who died in the yard of his home Sunday morning. Boone, it was learned, had gone out to the garage after arising Sunday, but failed to return. When his wife began a search for him she found him lying on the ground at the entrance of the building. Medical aid was of no avail. He is survived by his widow, Clara B.; two daughters, Jessie and Florence; one son, Pete; two sisters, Mrs. Allen L. Reinhard, and Fila E.; and six grandchildren, all of New York. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from Hilgenfeld mortuary with the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, officiating. Colonists Can Win Football Title Anaheim's high school's Colonists collide tomorrow night at La Palma stadium with Newport Harbor high school in a gridoron battle which will probably determine the Sunset league championship. A victory for Coach Dick Glover's local gridders will give them undisputed possession of the crown; a tie would put them even with Fullerton's Indians; and a loss would hand the title to Fullerton without further discussion. The Colonists paved their way toward tomorrow's important encounter with a 25-7 victory over Jordan high of Long Beach last Wednesday.