anaheim-gazette 1944-03-16

THE MAN AT THE KEYHOLE By OPERATIVE WB When the California Press Association elected Justus Craemer as its President a few days aback, to fill the vacancy left by the death of former Governor Friend W. Richardson, Mr. Craemer (now a candidate for U. S. Senator) was given a tremendous ovation by his fellow publishers. But the sweetest praise of all came from beloved "Ma" Richardson, who said: "Papa would have liked that!" Senator Ed Tickle, California's hustling GOP State chairman will not seek re-election to the State Senate, our spy advises. Nor is he a candidate for any other office. He just intends to devote his time to helping other good GOP'ers get elected. Chaff from the political Rialto: Rev. R. P. "Bob" Shuler, LA's one-time stormy cleric, has decided NOT to run for Congress in the twelfth district. Able, fast-stopping Charlie Mr. Craemer (now a candidate for U. S. Senator) was given a tremendous ovation by his fellow publishers. But the sweetest praise of all came from beloved "Ma" Richardson, who said: "Papa would have liked that!" Senator Ed Tickle, California's hustling GOP State chairman will not seek re-election to the State Senate, our spy advises. Nor is he a candidate for any other office. He just intends to devote his time to helping other good GOP'ers get elected. Chaff from the political Rialto: Rev. R. P. "Bob" Shuler, LA's one-time stormy cleric, has decided NOT to run for Congress in the twelfth district. Able, fast-stepping Charlie Lyon, Speaker of the Assembly, has an actress as his opponent this year, but isn't worried. And Railroad Commissioner Franck Havenner will NOT run for Congress against Tom Rolph in SF, reports to the contrary, notwithstanding. THE RIGHT TO COMMENT Nobody we know is going to protest the right of the "Yorkshire Post" or any other foreign newspaper to "comment" on the coming presidential election, as the British publication has strongly maintained its right to do. American editors will welcome their remarks. So will sensible politicians and the general population. That's one of the things America believes in—comment. But if the English editors know what they're about, they will not expect to influence the election one whit by their views. Much as we may respect the British Commonwealth and British newspapermen, we would deeply resent any attempt to inject British pressure into an American election, just as they would resent it if we sought to influence their selection of a new prime minister, or the members of their Parliament. That goes for Mr. Stalin and Soviet Russia, too. Voters of this country are pretty well aware of the tremendous importance of this Nation's post-war policies to the entire world. But they are of first importance to the United States. And Americans will determine, without outside help, whose policies will guide those difficult years of peace. We have no doubt that the Yorkshire Post knows all that, and also that American voters will act accordingly, never, meanwhile, disputing the privilege of the foreign press to "comment."—Leone Baxter. HOUSING (From State War Council News) Crowding of the places in which people live is one of the most universally suffered results of the influx of workers to a "war production" community. Often it is not the war workers themselves who are hardest pressed in finding a home or a house or a room, for war building by Federal agencies and new private building are usually reserved for "in-migrant" war worker tenants. The community's established residents frequently are the ones who suffer from the housing shortage if they must move to other quarters for one reason or another. Since having a place to live is one of the basic requirements of civilized life, it is urgent that the community organize its collaboration with the National Housing Agency, the local real estate board, the apartment house owners, hotel men, the Chamber of Commerce and with other local civic groups in an attempt to make enough living space for its people. Owing to accidents which happened at the crossing of Pacific Electric on East Commune wealth avenue, Fullerton, board of city trustees a short ago directed City Attorney A to notify the company that unthe signal bell was kept in reach at that point and also at Harvard avenue, the city wi require the company to bring cars to a full stop before crossing the thoroughfare. At the last minute the attorney read a letter to the company to the effect that would get busy at once and signals in good working condition. The company now knows it will happen if it does not fix signals. The Pinochle club met at home of Mrs. J. E. Baker Wednesday afternoon, the colors used decorating the house being green in honor of St. Paul. The hostess served refreshments the close of the game. Mrs. M. Sidnam won the first prize Pearl Hyde the second and Frieda Janss third. The Ladies Euchre club, oldest club in Anaheim, was tertained last Thursday by John Hartung, who served as petizing luncheon at the closethe games. The first prize, a cursive pan, was won by Mrs. J. E. Bennerscheidt, the second, a meat fork, was won by Mrs. Cole, while Mrs. Falkenstein awarded the consolation, a vase. Twenty-one guests present. Mrs. Joseph Carroll entertained the Wednesday afternoon Club its last meeting. A dozen girls being present. The prize at was won by Miss Lillian Berkscheidt. Frank Schacht, graduate of Anaheim high school, has made a member of the Phi Kappa national scholarship society at the State University. The transport Matsoma, now the ocean is carrying the Infantry, of which Company A part. Twenty-five Orange co ers themselves who are hardest pressed in finding a home or a house or a room, for war building by Federal agencies and new private building are usually reserved for "in-migrant" war worker tenants. The community's established residents frequently are the ones who suffer from the housing shortage if they must move to other quarters for one reason or another. Since having a place to live is one of the basic requirements of civilized life, it is urgent that the community organize its collaboration with the National Housing Agency, the local real estate board, the apartment house owners, hotel men, the Chamber of Commerce and with other local civic groups in an attempt to make enough living space for its people. Surveys might be made to locate empty stores and other buildings that could be readily converted into living quarters. A central point for listing vacant houses, apartments and rooms might be established. Efforts should be made to encourage nonessential residents to rent their homes or their surplus space to war workers and to other residents genuinely in need of housing and to discourage the influx of nonessential people into crowded areas. RED CROSS MONTH The month of March is Red Cross Month—a month in which to help a grand organization devoted to helping humanity. During March the Red Cross will seek to raise 200 million dollars which is its 1944 minimum war-time need. This amount is greater than last year because the need is much greater. With the full support from both individuals and business which the Red Cross so richly deserves, there can be little doubt that the goal will be achieved. Retailers, both chain and independent, are planning to increase their donations in keeping with the increased need, and they also plan to display posters and do whatever else is possible to make the Drive a success. This cooperation by the retailers is but one example of the spirit that can be expected the nation over in backing the Red Cross Drive. It requires no recitation on our part of the many activities carried on by the Red Cross to make every one of us realize his responsibility in giving all he can in support of it. Let us not wait until we are asked—let us give spontaneously —generously. Help the Red Cross to help those in need. Citrus acreage in Victoria and marketing picture is further nearby districts in Australia is complicated by the fact that most about 8,000 acres but is split up of the groves produce several among 2,500 growers. The harvest varieties. 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 (More 25 Years Ago) March 20, 1919 The bountiful rain of last week filled the hay and beet crops, comfort in the nick of time. Some growers were alarmed at dryness, but now things look went. Weather prophets predict rains, showers coming in April. May doing much good to bring crops. The biggest sensation in the oil field for many a day was the water on the Chapman lease last fall. Its flow is estimated at from 8000 barrels a day. Land lots in the neighborhood are being one rancher owning 21 acres near the lease having sold 6000 per acre. Being to accidents which have opened at the crossing of the Pacific Electric on East Common-Avenue, Fullerton, the head of city trustees a short time ago. 50 Years Ago (More 50 Years Ago) March 22, 1894 Disagreeable winds from the north and west have prevailed during the past few days, although the weather was very pleasant yesterday. In Los Angeles Monday the wind was particularly chilly and disagreeable. Tuesday the signal service predicted rain for us, but we got wind from the west instead. The rain still hangs off and barley is beginning to show the effects of the protracted dry spell. Since Mr. McNally of Chicago and Col. Northam have taken the lead in reclaiming the barren mesa lands on the La Habra, other capitalists have been attracted hither and several of them will invest in lands on the mesa and build beautiful homes there. Mr. McNally refused a few weeks ago an offer of $200 per acre for a noon and evening. Mrs. G. A. Gifford will have charge of the sale and will be assisted by a committee of ladies. Dale Quarton writes from the naval academy that his class will shortly leave for a cruise in European waters. The Hoover club was entertained last Thursday by Mrs. Ed Schneider at her home on East Adele. Five hundred was played and prizes were won by Miss Elsie Meinecke and Mrs. Herman Schindler. C. E. Holcomb went over to Kingman last week to look over some mining interests. J. W. Duckworth is preparing to build a new residence on Alberta street. Mrs. Emma M. Polhemus was visiting in Pasadena last week. (More 50 Years Ago) the months of June, July and August the sum of $75 per month and the North Anaheim zanjero, owing to the increased duties incumbent upon him at that time, $85 during the three months mentioned. Dr. Higgins has ornamented his premises with a handsome new fence and gate. Miss Hannah Smith left for Capistrano on Friday to remain with her sister, Mrs. Clark, for a couple of weeks. Next Sunday is Easter. Tax Association Gives Figures On School Pupil Cost Anaheim Union high school district spent $243.50 for each of the 900 pupils in average daily attendance in the district in 1942-43, compared with $200.54 per pupil for the 1,053 pupils in attendance in 1941-42, California Taxpayers' Association stated today, making public its analysis of pupil costs in 176 high school districts with more than 300 average daily attendance in California. Debt service and capital outlay expenditures are not included. The district spent $132.13 per pupil for teachers' salaries in 1942-43, campared with $111.14 in 1941-42. Other current expenditures averaged $111.37 per pupil in 1942-43, compared with $89.40 for the year before. Current expenditures per pupil went up in 167 of the 176 high school districts studied, with 88 increasing more than $25, the association found. Only nine districts showed decreased unit costs for current expenditures in 1942-43. By far the greater part of the increase was for teachers' salaries, 168 districts showing higher costs. Increases in other current expenditures were large. Attendance dropped in 166 districts, 102 decreasing by more than 100 pupils. "A realistic approach to wartime school budgets for 1944-45," the association declared, "demands that these facts be considered: 1. High school attendance will be lower than 'normal' while war continues. 2. It is just as bad to hoard man and woman power in school as any place. 3. Teachers whose services are not needed should get immediate leaves of absence. 4. School trustees and adminis- Bank Schacht, graduate of the Shankim high school, has been a member of the Phi Beta Alpha national scholarship society the State University. The transport Matsoma, now on ocean is carrying the 160th country, of which Company L is part. Twenty-five Orange county are in the Company. The ship expected to reach New York day. State Appraiser J. N. Anderson, Juel Kraemer and A. Pierotti appraised the estate of Justus E. Boisseranc, Jr., at 23,066. Person has appraised the estate Caroline A. Cobb at $2970 and estate of Frank P. Walker at N. Cook, who recently dissigned his ranch on the East has moved to town and is domiciled at the Hubbard settlements. A. A. Proll recently sold his fore grove in West Broadway to Jacobsen of Los Angeles, the being $12,000. Later he purpended 5 acres set to five-year-old ancias of George Barry, conlation being $8250. Duffrey Stock received a wire from his son, Lieut. R. F. Stock Saturday, announcing that he was coming home as on his arrival in France he was ordered to Washington for experimental work. He has wired his wife to him there. By the will of the late George Program, the widow, Mrs. Minnie ham received the entire estate, ded at $17,000. Her petition for orders of administration was filed with Attorney Leonard Evans, Wedday. The Anaheim Ebell will give a food sale at Schneider's market on Saturday after- As Captain Halpin was walking into town from Browning's last week, and when about a mile this side of the ranch, he came upon a snake lying stretched in the road. Thinking the reptile was dead, he prodded it with his cane, when it suddenly coiled up and struck him with some force in the left leg below the knee. Halpin jumped, and alighted on Center street—a distance of about three miles. He returned to see what kind of a snake it was, but as his search was not, any too close, is unable to tell us whether it was a rattler or not. But in future the Captain will let snakes alone in their afternoon sunbath. Helen K. Benchley of San Francisco has purchased a ninety-seven-acre ranch in the Shanklin tract north of here of Charles Miller of New York City for $20,000. There is estimated to be about 2500 carloads of oranges in Southern California, and of these 1300 represent the Riverside crop. One-half of the remainder or something over 500 cars—is Orange county fruit and its excellence is attested by the fact that as we write several buyers are eager to bid for the purchase of the entire crop. Our fruit is exempt from frost and that in the big orchards is being classed in the fancy grade. The Landlord exhibits a picture of Ah Fo in his front window which attracts more attention from passers-by than anything else in the window. "How much money you got?" The Water company invites bids for the position of zanjero for Anaheim and North Anaheim. Owing to hard times the board has cut the salary to $65 per month, the Anaheim to receive during "A realistic approach to war-time school budgets for 1944-45," the association declared, "demands that these facts be considered: 1. High school attendance will be lower than 'normal' while war continues. 2. It is just as bad to hoard man and woman power in school as any place. 3. Teachers whose services are not needed should get immediate leaves of absence. 4. School trustees and administrators should put their educational houses in order, both as to finances and curriculum." DO YOUR WAR DUTIES Buy more War Bonds—and cheerfully attend to other home-front duties. Let's get this war won quickly! "CHEERFUL AS ITS NAME" 93 Proof McKESSON & ROBBINS, Inc. Exclusive Distributors Service Held Today For Jacob W. Smith This afternoon at 2 o'clock funeral services were read for Jacob W. Smith, 89, who passed away at his home on East Center street, Tuesday. The service was read at the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars and the Rev. D. Howard Dow of St. Michael's Episcopal church officiated. Burial was made at Rose Hill cemetery on Whittier. The deceased was born in Dayton, Ohio, but has been a resident of Anaheim for the past 20 years. He is survived by one son, W. H. Smith of Los Angeles; two daughters, Mrs. Ben Klein of Hawaii, and Mrs. Mildred Beckman of Anaheim; 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. BIRTHDAY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Ray Reafsnyder of 116 Stuekle street were hosts at a recent dinner honoring T. C. Natland who was observing his birthday. Other guests were Mrs. Natland, Mr. and Mrs. Monley Natland and family and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Natland and family of Long Beach. WAR BONDS will buy security for you and for America! AT FIRST SIGN OF A COLD USE 666 TABLETS. SALVE. NOSE DROPS add mileage to your Douglas Shoes Douglas' wear longer — Naturally; they're made that way. You can increase the wear by giving them extra care. Shine them — tree them — keep them dry; alternate pairs from day to day. MOST STYLES $5.00 to $7.50 Back The Attack! Buy War Bonds and Stamps! HART-SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS STETSON HATS DOUGLAS SHOES Your Assemblyman Floor Leader SAM L. COLLINS Attorney-at-Law Law offices, Chapman Bldg. 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