anaheim-gazette 1944-01-13

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued a Half Century and a Quarter Century ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago January 16, 1919 The passing of Theodore Roosevelt leaves a void ni the life of the nation that cannot be filled. His personality was unique. It is not too much to say that no citizen of the United States since the time of Lincoln has left his impression upon the country as has Roosevelt. Col. Roosevelt gloried in his citizenship and he was always at the front when danger threatened. Col. Roosevelt made strong friends. He likewise incurred violent enmities. But every antagonist must concede that Mr. Roosevelt was a worthy opponent. He never resorted to unfair means to discomfit his adversary. Treachery was unknown to him, and his fights were won by straight blows from the shoulder. As an example of virile American manhood the memory of Theodore Roosevelt will live in the minds of all to be emulated by those of our citizens who wish to preserve the United States from mental and physical decadence. In the assembly at Sacramento, Assemblyman Walter Eden, of Orange county, introduced two bills, one to raise the salary of the superior judges of Orange county from $4,000 a year to $5,000, and the other to declare the wasting of underground waters a public nuisance. Captain Alexander Henry has received a copy of the following bill introduced by Mr. Kettner at Washington: 50 Years Ago January 18, 1894 The Santa Fe Railroad company has applied for permission to lay a water main on Center street, to connect with the main on Olive street and lead to the depot. The proposition is for the city to furnish the company water for depot purposes at $2 per month until the main is paid for, when it is to become the property of the city. The Trustees will recommend it favorably at their next meeting and will also recommend to the company that they lay out a park at the depot grounds for which the city will furnish water free. The Eastern celery market has slumped, and shipments of the vegetable are going out from the Peatlands at a slow rate. There will be a lot of celery in the patches that will never get to market. The annual meeting of stockholders in the Street Car company will be held on Saturday the 27th inst for the purpose of electing a board of directors and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. In Los Angeles the other day we ran across an old subscriber who had been reading the Gazette for a number of years, but who had never had the good luck to see the editor. He pronounced the paper to be the best weekly in the country, at which we blushed appropriately, but he added that America seems to be regaining some of its good common sense including American judges in the American congress — and that, all America should be ful. Forgetting that most of the governmental principles which have made this country strong were born in the most turbulent period in American history—during just after the Revolution—the courts and our legislature have evidenced a disposition to regulate fundamental American rights on the ground that these actions was at war. Encouraged by this law scores of governmental burdens have sought to relegate to their selves law-making powers what they do not possess—and then sought to constitute themselves prosecutors, judges or juries—with the result that some American constitutional government was in serious jeopardy. But apparently the people've volt against such high-handed tactics has finally communicated itself to the legal and legislative branches of the government recently a special legislative committee of the House of Representatives, headed by Congress Howard Smith of Virginia, viciously denounced the OPA forcing up "mock courts" for forcement of rationing order and for committing various In the assembly at Sacramento, Assemblyman Walter Eden, of Orange county, introduced two bills, one to raise the salary of the superior judges of Orange county from $4,000 a year to $5,000, and the other to declare the wasting of underground waters a public nuisance. Captain Alexander Henry has received a copy of the following bill introduced by Mr. Kettner at Washington: A bill, authorizing the Secretary of War to donate to the town of Anaheim one German cannon or fieldpiece. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to donate to the town of Anaheim one cannon or fieldpiece captured by the American Army from the forces of the Imperial German government during the present war, or used by American forces in action while at the front in Europe. Arthur Osborne of Fullerton, has resigned his position as buyer for the Benchley Fruit company, which place he has filled for four years, and has accepted a position as buyer for J. H. Peppers, of Los Angeles, shipper of fruits and vegetables. Osborne will continue to reside in Fullerton. Ralph J. McFadden has been a flu victim for several days having a mild attack of the malady. Ralph has been telling his friends it was only the "hookworm." Mrs. Annette Haskins-Ernest, wife of R. W. Ernest of the Orange County Plain Dealer, died at her home in this city on Friday of influenza-pneumonia. The body will be taken to Osceola, Ia., for interment. Johnny Walls, well-known Eastside rancher, was a business visitor in town Monday. Mr. Walls reports a fine crop of oranges on his trees. P. H. Krick received a fracture of the right arm a few days ago, when he was attacked by a bull. Krick was in the corral fixing a chain that held the bull when he was attacked. Mrs. John Eymann is confined to her home with influenza, but is now convalescing. In Los Angeles the other day we ran across an old subscriber who had been reading the Gazette for a number of years, but who had never had the good luck to see the editor. He pronounced the paper to be the best weekly in the country, at which we blushed appropriately, but he added that judging from the high moral and religious tone of our columns, he had pictured the editor as being a portly gentleman of sixty—which of course we are not—with grey side whiskers—which we haven't got. Now that he has found us out we expect he'll be going and stopping the paper. Grey side whiskers! Oh girls! It is our sorrowful duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Lillie May Dunlap, wife of our well known fellow townsman William L. Dunlap which occurred Sunday morning. Mrs. Dunlap died of uraemic poisoning following the birth of a baby girl on Thursday. Mrs. Dunlap was the third daughter of B. F. E. Kellogg and Mary O. Kellogg of West Anaheim. She was born Jan. 12, 1867, at St. Helena, Napa County, California and was married a year ago to W. L. Dunlap. The funeral occurred on Monday, services being held at the Methodist Episcopal church. The statement of the condition of the Bank of Anaheim in liquidation, is published this morning. We should say it reflects signal credit upon President Bartlett, to announce that the item "Due Deposition" has been reduced to the level of $56,000. When the bank went into liquidation last August its deposit account was in the neighborhood of $90,000, and to have reduced it to the extent that has characterized Mr. Bartlett's management, these tight times, is no less than a notable financial undertaking. A very pleasant surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Grogan on Saturday evening the occasion being Mrs. Grogan's birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and social converse after which refreshments were served to which all did ample justice. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Grogan, Misses Luh and Edith Levering. But apparently the peoplevolt against such high-hat tactics has finally communicated itself to the legal and legislative branches of the government recently a special legislative committee of the House of Representatives, headed by Congress Howard Smith of Virginia, viciously denounced the OPA forcing up "mock courts" for forcement of rationing orderand for committing various offenses of "unlawful search, seizure arrest," and arrogating vast numbers to itself never authorize law. On the heels of that action a congressional investigating committee have come several juveniles to rebuke to the Office of Price administration which indicated perhaps America is taking first steps on the road back honest, constitutional governance. Granting the motions of Aney Morris Lavine to supress and return evidence and to miss the treble-damage action instituted by the OPA against Glick Brothers Lumber Company of Los Angeles, Federal J... P. H. Krick received a fracture of the right arm a few days ago, when he was attacked by a bull. Krick was in the corral fixing a chain that held the bull when he was attacked. Mrs. John Eymann is confined to her home with influenza, but is now convalescing. Frank N. Gibbs is spending a few days at Loma Linda for the recuperation of his health. Roy Betzsold is assisting his father in developing kodak pictures. Roy says it keeps him busy filling orders. A. S. Bradford, well known Placentia orange grower, is convalescing from his recent serious illness. The Everhardy place on West street is reported sold to R. R. Pember, a recent arrival from South Dakota. P. Frahm has sold his 15-acre home place on the county road to F. K. Day. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S RELIEF GROUP MEETS Notices have been sent out by Miss E. Kate Rea of this city, president of Crippled Children's Relief association of Orange county, of the monthly meeting of the board of directors to be held tomorrow noon in Henry's Drive-in cafe, 101 Coast highway. Invest your CHRISTMAS savings in Uncle Sam's WAR BONDS. Keep on Backing the Attack. A very pleasant surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Grogan on Saturday evening the occasion being Mrs. Grogan's birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and social converse after which refreshments were served to which all did ample justice. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Grogan, Misses Lulu and Edith Lovering, Bertha Campbell, Rose Blanco, Marie and Louise Nicholas, Hattie Baker, Beatrice Smythe, Clara Baker, Messrs. E. Purdy, Ben Porter, Guy Lovering, Ben and James Rimpau, and J. Smythe. Uncle J. Willets, owner of Silkwood and Sanford Johnson of the Hotel Tustin were in town Saturday afternoon. Mr. J. B. Rea came up from San Diego on Tuesday and is making preparations for planting out another forty acres to trees on his ranch at Katella. Miss Hattie Baker of the Santa Ana Standard has lost her pocket book. It contained when last seen her railroad pass, visiting cards, a wad of chewing-gum and a Vienna Buffet programme. The finder will please return the same to the Standard office and receive reward. Mr. and Mrs. Bulger were in town on Sunday. They have removed from Centralia and are now living at Artesia. The weather has been threatening rain. A little pluvial dispensation would not hurt the late sown grain. A little wetness please, Mr. Weather Clerk. Read The Gazette, Anaheim's newspaper "bible" since 1870. January 13, 1944 The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California America seems to be regaining its good common sense, leading American judges and American congress — and for all America should be thanked for getting that most of the governmental principles which have been in this country strong were in the most turbulent period American history—during and after the Revolution—both courts and our legislators evidenced a disposition during the present emergency to abate fundamental American laws on the ground that the nation was at war. encouraged by this laxity, laws of governmental bureaus sought to relegate to them law-making powers which do not possess—and have sought to constitute them prosecutors, judges and others—with the result that sound American constitutional governance was in serious jeopardy. It apparently the people's rebellion against such high-handedness has finally communicated to the legal and legislative branches of the government. For nearly a special legislative committee of the House of Representatives, headed by Congressman Edward Smith of Virginia, vigorously denounced the OPA for setting up "mock courts" for enforcement of rationing orders — for committing various acts unlawful search, seizure and theft! Pierson M. Hall made this significant ruling: "I think that the OPA has no right, either in a civil case or a criminal case, to go into a man's place of business, or his home, and there examine or take from him records of his business or his personal records. (The jurist, in this case, reminded the OPA that it could gain its evidence legally — by lawfully-obtained subpoenas)! "I am mindful of the arguments that were made by the government of the necessity for maintaining all of the guards against inflation, but at the same time I CANNOT ESCAPE THE THOUGHT THAT THE BILL OF RIGHTS WAS WRITTEN INTO THE CONSTIUTION OF THE UNIED STATES BY MEN WHO HAD JUST FOUGHT A WAR. "They themselves had completed fighting the War of the Revolution, and drafted the Constitution and wrote the Bill of Rights. I think they were just as conscious of the necessity for winning wars as we are today. "Moreover, I think they had actual experience in winning one, and saw the necessity for preserving the rights which they delineated in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights . . . and I think we still have the capacity to win wars without destroying those rights." Judge Hall, by that decision, has set an example for other jurists who recognize that fundamental American principles cannot be trampled on without serious consequences. In effect, he has said that officials who violate the law are in a poor position to enforce the law against others. Returning to the Smith congressional investigating committee, that body declared: "The Committee finds that the OPA has assumed unauthorized powers to legislate by regulation and has, by misinterpretation of Acts of Congress, set up a nationwide system of judicial tribunals through which this executive agency judges the actions of American citizens relative to its own orders and regulations, and imposes drastic and unconstitutional penalties upon those citizens, depriving them in certain instances of vital rights and liberties without due process of law. "A revision and simplification of the rules, regulations and orders of that agency is an immediate necessity. The illegal, absurd, useless and conflicting reasons are creating such great trouble that it is impossible for any age citizen to know how to apply. This situation tends to bring the law to a tempt and ridicule and widespread indignation and sentiment. Such an unhappy situation will ultimately a complete breakdown in price control law and may retard the effective price of the war." It is heartening to find judges and congressional gating committees thus rush us of the basic principle Americanism — and insist their observance. We hope that our judges and congressional groups will suit. BUENA PARK HAS BUILDING BOOM Non-priority lumber and rivals are being used in a boom which has swept by Buena Park area. It is that 10 homes are being there within a half-mile. In recent years, the city has frequently led other unincorporated localities construction. 1944 WHAT WILL YOU DO TO MAKE The Gov The Ph The Tim The Res DON'T CARRY OLD DEBTS INTO THE NEW YEAR! Timeplan BANK CREDIT Pay them through a convenient Timeplan Personal Loan... There's great satisfaction in starting the New Year debt-free. If you have a number of bills that should be paid and are Pay them through a convenient Timeplan Personal Loan... 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Dated February 1, 1944; due March 15, 1970. Denominations: $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, $100,000 and $1,000,000; Price: par and accrued interest. OTHER SECURITIES: Series "C" Savings Notes; 7⅛% Certificates of Indebtedness; 2¼% Treasury Bonds of 1956-1959; United States Savings Bonds Series "F"; United States Savings Bonds Series "G". Press and conflicting regulations are creating such great confusion that it is impossible for the average citizen to know how to comply. This situation inevitably tends to bring the law into contempt and ridicule and creates widespread indignation and resentment. Such an unfortunate situation will ultimately lead to a complete breakdown of the price control law and necessarily retard the effective prosecution of the war." It is heartening to find federal judges and congressional investigating committees thus reminding us of the basic principles of our Americanism — and insisting on their observance. We earnestly hope that our judges and congressional groups will follow suit. BUENA PARK HAS BUILDING BOOM Non-priority lumber and materials are being used in a building boom which has swept the nearby Buena Park area. It is reported that 10 homes are being built there within a half-mile radius. In recent years, the community has frequently led other nearby unincorporated localities in new construction. Car, Tire Quotas For Southland Upped in January One of the brightest rays in the dawn of the new year was that shining directly on Orange county motorists, at least so far as January itself is concerned. For January quotas on cars, tires and tubes have been increased by OPA over the December marks, with the exception of truck tubes and grade three tires. Passenger tubes remained at their December level of 257. Truck tube allotment dropped from the December mark of 315 to 260 allowed for the current month. Announcement of the new quotas came from the office of Frank S. Balthis, Jr., OPA head for the eight Southern California counties. Thirty-two Orange county residents who comply with the regulations, may purchase new cars as compared with the December quota of 25. Orange county placed third however, with Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties taking first and second place respectively. Los Angeles county will receive 600 of the 737 cars to be distributed among the eight counties. San Bernardino was allowed 37 cars, one less than in December. Passenger cars rate an increase in tires and tubes so the quota of 828 grade one tires has been set for the month (compared with 647 in December) with 903 inner tubes as compared with last month's quota of 870. A drop in grade three tires is noted however, with 1409 for this month as compared with 1548 allowed in December. Truck tubes also took a drop to 260, although 315 were allowed last month. Phone your news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. LET'S PACK THE Free Methodist Church Broadway & Clementine SUNDAY Hear that good old-fashioned, up-to-date Gospel. MR. ABBOTT, Minister 44! TO MAKE IT THE VICTORY YEAR? The Goal - VICTORY The Place - EUROPE The Time - THIS YEAR The Responsibility - YOURS The Responsibility - YOURS that this year may bring great victories—American, civilian as well as soldier, stands on post. And, whatever else your duties are is one job that concerns every citizen—you: That is to help make 1944 one of the human history. So make whatever necessary to help make the 4th War Loan it must be if we are to realize our great year. Onestly—how much of a sacrifice is it tobury just temporarily in order to buy the war in the world? When you've answered by at least one extra $100 Bond now—at least, if possible. And if you've already been this month—and keep 'em! BACK THE ATTACK! S2R Store 202 West Center Street, Anaheim