anaheim-gazette 1942-04-16

The Inside By the Outsider ON TUESDAY Tuesday the voters of Anaheim voted in two new city councilmen Robert Boney and Doc Barnes, and retained a third, Leo J. Sheridan. In the interest of the city's welfare they should have the congratulations and cooperation of every citizen who voted—and those who didn't. In the interest of those who wish and have a right to know the Outsider devotes this column, this week, to another subject—one which made its appearance on the eve of election, signed by "Non-Partisan League of Anaheim, Friends of Better Government." The leaflet cast dark reflections upon the city government here, and in order that the other side (the public officials' side) be known, the Outsider has interviewed City Clerk Charles E. Griffith on the subject. The following is his statement, made at the Outsider's request: MR. OUTSIDER: The people of Anaheim are entitled to an explanation regarding the cursory examination of audit made by representatives of the Non-Partisan League of Anaheim, the officers or members of which organization I am not acquainted with. It is not my purpose to enter into futile and useless comparative statements of performance or costs of services with any of our neighboring cities. However, garbled and distorted facts published on the eve of our municipal elec- ANAHEIM THE OLDEST NEWS VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE Sheppard’s Aid Sure In Priority Struggle Anaheim and the rest of Orange county had only to watch and wait this morning and offer their moral support and congratulations to Congressman Harry R. Sheppard in Washington, D.C. in his avowed campaign to re-establish for the district, building material priorities withdrawn by the Federal government. Sheppard is in the capital today after flying there Monday following a meeting in Santa Ana with representatives from the six major Orange county cities, and each of the cities has written both to him and to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, expressing their thanks for Congressman Sheppard's efforts on behalf of the local campaign to again make construction available for the county. VISIT HERE REV. HENRY GROSS —His Silver Jubilee titled to an explanation regarding the cursory examination of audit made by representatives of the Non-Partisan League of Anaheim, the officers or members of which organization I am not acquainted with. It is not my purpose to enter into futile and useless comparative statements of performance or costs of services with any of our neighboring cities. However, garbled and distorted facts published on the eve of our municipal election by persons who, for political or private reasons, do not see fit to sign their names, in my opinion, should not remain unanswered. The electric and power rates in Anaheim are on a level with rates established by the Southern California Edison company through this district. Water rates are on the same comparative basis with other cities. The city has retained a parity in utility rates permitting every citizen in Anaheim to participate in the cost of government without placing all the burden on the individual who builds up the community through home ownership. The tax rate in Anaheim is but .70 on the $100 valuation and in many parts of our city, only .52, and the citizens are invited to make a comparison of our tax rate with that of any city in California. You will perhaps be surprised at the savings resulting to the taxpayer here. Garbage and trash collection in Anaheim is strictly a municipal function for reason of more efficient and satisfactory service. Collection of garbage is made daily in business sections, and pickup is made twice weekly of both trash and garbage in residential areas. Trash collection is not confined to paper and cans placed in specified containers, but includes lawn, shrubbery, and tree trimmings, and I also note that the figures given on cost of garbage collection fail to mention the revenue derived from sale of garbage by the city. As to our Park department, Anaheim is host to more people in one month than all the municipal parks in Orange county in any six month's period. Recreational facilities in Anaheim parks are superior in my opinion, to those in any city in the Southland under 100,000 population. The Metropolitan Water Sheppard is in the capital today after flying there Monday following a meeting in Santa Ana with representatives from the six major Orange county cities, and each of the cities has written both to him and to Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, expressing their thanks for Congressman Sheppard's efforts on behalf of the local campaign to again make construction available for the county. VISIT HERE Sheppard's visit here and hearings he held with various interested parties was part of an inspection of West coast defense industry authorized by his House Appropriations committee, of which he is the only California member. It was the 62nd tour of inspection on which the group has sent him to various parts of the United States. Before leaving, Sheppard unequivocally guaranteed his support in the county's fight to get back in the picture. HAS BACKING The county now has the backing of Frederick Hack, Jr., state member of the Federal Housing agency, and O. W. Campbell, assistant regional coordinator for the Division of Defense housing, and with the support of Sheppard, it is hoped that action will soon be taken. Ideal Cafe Closes After 20 Years For well over a thousand 168-hour weeks, Nina and Guy Cummins have kept the doors of the Ideal cafe at 156 South Los Angeles street in Anaheim, open to diners. That's day and night for 20 years and amounts to more than 172,000 hours of continuous operation. Today the Ideal is closed for the first time since July 22, 1922 when they first took it over, and the Cummins family is starting on a three-month's vacation, the first they've had in nearly a quarter of a century. A sign on the cafe door indicating that operations will be resumed in three months just about tells the story, except that much water has passed under the bridge in Anaheim since Cummins first to mention the revenue derived from sale of garbage by the city. As to our Park department, Anaheim is host to more people in one month than all the municipal parks in Orange county in any six month's period. Recreational facilities in Anaheim parks are superior in my opinion, to those in any city in the Southland under 100,000 population. The Metropolitan Water District was voted for by all the 13 cities of that district, at a time when the water levels in Southern California were dangerously low during the period 1928 to 1931. Our membership in the district assures the people of Anaheim of unlimited supply of water at all times. Only four of the 13 cities comprising the district are using Metropolitan water, the city of Fullerton being the only present user in Orange county and then only in restricted districts where the cost of pumping makes the use of local water prohibitive. From the financial standpoint, the City of Anaheim is stable. Nowhere in California are there more complete municipal services rendered. No bond issue has ever defaulted here, and no tax anticipation warrants have ever been issued. All bills are paid on presentation and discounts taken. All purchases are made to the city's advantage were advantage through cash payment may be taken. I firmly believe that the taxpayers in Anaheim receive more value from their tax dollars in services rendered, economical conveniences, and recreational facilities for the comfortable enjoyment of life and property, than in any city of its size in the United States. I personally believe Anaheim is the place to live. 1922 when they first took it over, and the Cummins family is starting on a three-month's vacation, the first they've had in nearly a quarter of a century. A sign on the cafe door indicating that operations will be resumed in three months just about tells the story, except that much water has passed under the bridge in Anaheim since Cummins first took over in 1922. He and his wife have raised three children, James, Barbara, and Woodie; they have watched the city's development; have seen friends come and go. Now they will rest for three months on their ranch two and a half miles east of the city. Certificates Issued To 65 Firefighters Certificates signifying successful completion of a 15-hour course of instruction in fire fighting given by the California Department of Education through the State Fire Marshal were in the possession of 65 members of the local fire department and auxiliary Civilian Defense firemen today, according to Fire Chief Rudolph Nyboe. Although 79 members registered at the week-long course of instruction which closed Friday, only 65 certifications of completion were issued. The classes were held three hours each night last week. Chief Nyboe said this morning that he was endeavoring to again secure the services of Captain Kistle of the State Fire Marshall's office to come to Anaheim for another series of classes, but that inasmuch as there are only two other instructors in the state besides him at the present, some difficulty may be encountered. AHEIM GAZETE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR AHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1942 Aid Sure Struggle Parks, Kohler Lost For War's Duration G. Millard Parks, city planning engineer, and Al Kohler, acting superintendent of streets before the recent appointment of E. P. Hapgood, today had leaves of absence for the duration of the war granted Tuesday by the City council. Parks asked for his release to accept government employment along the lines in which he is now engaged, and Kohler announced that he had enlisted in the Naval Reserve. Engineer Parks, it was learned this morning, will be stationed in Santa Ana and work at the West Coast Air Corps Training center. Although no move has been made to replace him on the city staff, the appointment of Joe Walters has been made as street foreman, while Hapgood has taken over duties, in addition to being city engineer, of street superintendent. Sheridan, Barnes, B4-Year Council Term Anaheim registered voting populace voted too little were too late in getting to the polls Tuesday after a morning. They failed to equal the total vote cast in the municipal election, but those who balloted convincingly placed their stamp of approval bent, H. E. W. Barnes, and Robert H. Boney, challengers. Incumbent M. W. Martenet, Jr., Joe Sowder, and F. A. Yungbluth, trailed in that order. UNOFFICIAL Unofficial, though the 11 absentee ballots still out cannot change the result, the returns today were: Sheridan, 1,696; Barnes, 1,555; Boney, 1,239; Martenet, 1,112; Sowder, 924; and Yungbluth, 886. The total vote cast was 2,569. START TUESDAY Tuesday the old council will convene at the City hall for last time, following which the organization will be affected by an acting mayor chosen by Councilmen Sheridan, Barnes, Boney, and hold-over Councillor Charles A. Pearson, and Ra Wagoner. Before reorganizing the old council will officially vas the returns along with tee ballots as a formality piling the installation. In expressing themselves day, local voters rejected tenet who has served three on the council and Yungbluth officeholder for many Barnes and Boney who them are both establishednessmen, the former a fun dealer and the latter the op Legion Women’s Auxiliary To Assist On Air Watch; Reserve Staff Named Operating under the direction of the local American Legion post, and manned to a great extent by Legionnaires since Jap Sunday at Pearl Harbor, the local Air Warning service, according to Chief Observer Glen Peck today, will include the women’s auxiliary of the local Legion who have been recruited and are awaiting orders to take over part of the air watch duties here. Threatened shortage in the staff of volunteer watchers who must keep watch in pairs on three hour shifts, 24-hours a day prompted Peck to appeal for local citizens, who can be available for such duty to from a reserve corp for possible future call. MUST BE CITIZENS Applicants who may reach Peck at the Local Draft board office, City Hall, must be citizens of the US, possess satisfactory sight and hearing, must have intelligible speech as duties entails telephone conversation, and must be physically able to stand 3-hour watches at the local tower. There are no age limitations. The local station, as have hundreds all over the state, has been manned continuously since Dec., 1941, and will continue to be for the duration of the war. With shortages of manpower being felt on every hand, it is to be expected that it will eventually become difficult to find volunteers especially during the morning shifts. Local Cyclists Subject To Same Laws As Motorists Cautions Chief Bouldin Following a discussion Monday at the Anaheim Drivers’ Safety school concerning the traffic hazard presented by ever increasing numbers of cyclists on city streets, Police chief James Bouldin this morning cautioned bicycle riders here that they are subject to same traffic regulations as autoists. According to the Chief of Police, cyclists must not ride on sidewalks, must obey all automobile stop signs and traffic signals, must signal turns and stops as a motor vehicle operator. In addition, Bouldin said, wheels should carry an electric light and rear reflector, and should be locked at all times when left by riders. City laws also prohibit riding double on bicycles. BIKE RIDING The subject of bicycle operation, growing daily due to a lack of tires for automobiles, came up at the safety school Monday as 60 listeners heard State License Examiner Morris Kay lecture on traffic lanes, automobile speed, turns and signals. Sgt. M. A. Stephenson of the local Police department also spoke to the group citing excess speeds the biggest before or after the event. Henry Gross honored at Jubilee Henry Gross, pastor of St. Joseph church since 1937, had over Sacerdotal Jubilee here with His Excellence the Rev. John J. Cantwell, D. D.,ishop of Los Angeles, and the Rev. Robert E. Lucey, D. D.,ishop of San Antonio, Tex., special guests. The event at the church came special leaders of far and wide, in honor to the man who is largely responsible or the best growth and affluence of St. Joseph church. This marked first time that Anaheim was the scene of a pastor’s service. Was the principal event of Silver Jubilee with Father Joseph Raw of Los Angeles as deacon Rev. Leo Murphy as sub-dea- The sermon was preached by Bishop Lucey, a classmate of Henry Gross at the Sacred Hearth in Los Angeles. In the sermon was the Most Rev. Jesse F. Buddy of San Diego. Pitting priests and other dignitaries of the church were honored uncheon at the Ebell club following the mass. Other in honor of Father Gross arranged by the St. Catharine Military Academy and the Wood Catholic Girl’s high earlier this week. Sooner Or Later May Be Shorts! More and more we’re to have less and less, eventually, who knows, may be loping about in sigh For the effect of war on Ian life came home this with the naming of Mrs. Kruse and Mrs. Eva Schairmen of a Red Cross mittee to collect the from trousers. The campaign here in heim is part of a national to gather in the cuffs some 50 million pairs of trousers now in stores all the nation. The maternal salvaged will provide sent wool, when reclaimed 30,000 new suits, or uniforms. Victory model trot from now on, for the durability will be cuffless, it was Occupational Questionnaires Trailed To Draft Registrants BULLETIN Selective Service draft questionnaires for men included in the Third national registration in February will immediately follow the mailing of occupational banks from the local office, underway today, it was learned this morning. Selective Service occupational questionnaires for over 100 men in the local draft board district were being placed on mail today, according to the board, the first step in that will be, when the plan is completed, a huge, nation-wide employment service, and what may eventually become the means of drafting labor for the rest of the war. The four page 8 by 15 inch folded being mailed daily from the office in the City hall, are filled in by registrants within days, returned to the draft field, who in turn will file one with the State Employment Office in Santa Ana, one with naval Selective service headquarters, and retain one for local government. Although currently the board is relying only to these men who filed up in the February registration, and no further instructions are on hand, it is expected that the labor signup will eventually record the data. No draft of labor is connected with the current signup, and it is expected that all placement will be voluntary until further revision from Washington. BIKE RIDING The subject of bicycle operation, growing daily due to a lack of tires for automobiles, came up at the safety school Monday as 60 listeners heard State License Examiner Morris Kay lecture on traffic lanes, automobile speed, turns and signals. Sgt. M. A. Stephenson of the local Police department also spoke to the group citing excess speeds the biggest problem among motorists here. At next Monday's session of the school, Kay will ask for entries in his contest among enrollees on "Five Points by Which We Can Improve Driving from the Standpoint of Safety and Economy." Pickets Appear In Anaheim Union pickets paced the walk in front of one Anaheim market Sunday as the Associated Meat Dealers and Meat Cutters were reportedly attempting to enforce daily closing at 6 p.m. and all day Sunday. Although no further information is available today it is stated in other county cities that the union plans picket markets only after the weekday closing hour they desire and on Sundays, pending capitulation or other action. NEWS IN BRIEF Late Summary NAVAL ENLISTMENTS According to an announcement this morning from the Anaheim Draft board, Melvin S. Reeves, formerly with the local Bank of America, and Jack D. Black, (Turn to Page 7) State Guard At Anaheim In a stirring appeal led to Anaheim and Southland cities lagging their enlistments for State Guard, Colonel Hastie, Jr., area commander this morning urged immediate recruiting he full-time active force. Under current regulations cording to Lieut. Ewald local commander, this allowed 180 men; 60 for duty and 120 on reserve far below the quota. DESPERATELY NEEDED Military men point every man in the regular desperately needed for warfare, and that even guardsman enlisted for action here relieves the situation seas where reinforcement much needed. A call for community throughout the Southern urging them to bring the formation of an duty company, or at Growers Still Debate Prorate Hearings on the proposed orange prorate by the US Department of Agriculture continued in Patriotic hall, Los Angeles today with no definite and acceptable plan yet announced. The same was true in Anaheim following a meeting of 600 citrus growers at the Department of Agriculture clinic held in Fremont school Friday. PRORATE COMMITTEE That it is the obligation of a prorate committee to make the marketing agreement and order work for the best interests of the industry and not to question the act was the conclusion drawn at the meeting here by Howard Miller, chairman of the Lamron Control board. H. W. Thompson, representing the US Department of Agriculture said the proposed orange marketing agreement was drawn up at the request of the industry at a public hearing held in Los Angeles about two months ago. The proposed draft will be amended, according to Thompson, to comply with the majority desires of the industry as may be expressed in the public hearing being held this week and next in Los Angeles. PROPOSED PLAN Thompson said the proposed plan would be put into effect sometime between June and August, depending on the demands made upon the department. LEO J. 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SHERIDAN 1,695 Votes PROPOSED PLAN Thompson said the proposed plan would be put into effect sometime between June and August, depending on the demands made upon the department. 118 Register For First Aid Course Signing up for First Aid courses authorized by the local Civilian Defense council were 118 volunteer air raid wardens and auxiliary policemen, according to a report today following a regular meeting at St. Boniface hall Tuesday evening. Thirty-two members registered for the full-time Red Cross First Aid training to be given at St. Boniface parish by Dr. H. G. Carlin beginning Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., and 86 signed up for the Civilian Defense short course. Plans for the latter were not available today. Vincent W. Borden Only Candidate Vincent W. Borden was the only candidate to file for election to the Anaheim elementary school board, according records released from the Orange County superintendent of school's office late yesterday afternoon as registration closed. E. E. Smith, retiring member of the board, did not choose to run again. Borden is owner of the Borden Fruit company of Anaheim, and has been a resident here since 1929. He has two children, one in high school and one in elementary school. Election day throughout the state will be May 15. ROBT. H. BONEY 1,239 Votes State Guard Officer Aims Stirring Appeal At Anaheim And Men In Other Costal Cities In a stirring appeal directed to Anaheim and other Southland cities lagging in their enlistments for the State Guard, Colonel Jack Hastie, Jr., area commander this morning urged the immediate recruiting here of a full-time active force of men. Under current regulations, according to Lieut. Ewald Lemcke, local commander, this city is allowed 180 men; 60 for active duty and 120 on reserve, but is far below the quota. DESPERATELY NEEDED Military men point out that every man in the regular army is desperately needed for combat warfare, and that every state guardsman enlisted for active duty there relieves the situation overseas where reinforcements are much needed. A call for community leaders throughout the Southland, urging them to bring about the formation of an active duty company, or at least a platoon, to represent their towns in the military forces of the state has brought some results from smaller towns in the district. Such, however, is not the response in Anaheim. NO TIME "No time is to be lost," Colonel Hastie advises. "In this emergency, when American soldiers overseas are being slaughtered by an enemy who has no compuctions and who feels no compassion, it is time California coastal areas must forget personal preferences and begin now to make further personal saorificees—if America is to win this war." Men who enlist for active duty at this time, according to area headquarters "will be studied and classified at once for use as officer and non-commissioned officer material." EMERGENCY AT HAND Warning that the emergency is at hand was given by Colonel Hastie this morning in these words: "No community in California should hold back waiting for some mythical town called 'Jonesville' to fill the quota of 5,000 active troops at once."