anaheim-gazette 1944-09-21

A jury of ten women and two men failed to agree on a verdict in the now famous slot machine trial concluded at Huntington Beach last week, standing seven for conviction and five for acquittal, and a new trial has been ordered for October 30. In the meantime no slot machines are in evidence in the county and the "clean-up" squad will have some- Technocrats propose, for instance, but we're afraid of new things. We are taught to hate new ideas, which in itself is defeatism. We might even learn something from Russia, now that we are on speaking terms with that nation. The Russians at least are not planning to go from the war into a depression. Also, they're not worrying about an imaginary war debt. A jury of ten women and two men failed to agree on a verdict in the now famous slot machine trial concluded at Huntington Beach last week, standing seven for conviction and five for acquittal, and a new trial has been ordered for October 30. In the meantime no slot machines are in evidence in the county and the "clean-up" squad will have something to talk about for another six weeks. Personally I am not a slot machine fan and practically everybody that plays the "one-armed bandits" knows before he starts that he can't beat a mechanical device that is set to win, usually 80 or 90 percent for the house. However, I know a lot of people who like to play the machines and they seem to get their money's worth, even when they lose. The gambling instinct that prevails in most all human endeavor leads people to poké nickels in slot machines and fortunes have been made by owners of the machines, so they say. I have seen this little reform drama that is now going on in Orange county repeated a thousand times in the past, but I have never seen any permanent good come from such a crusade. As a rule the "crusaders" inveigle a newspaper into going along with them on their clean-up campaign, for publicity purposes, and it looked at first as though the Santa Ana Register was the "goat" paper in this case, but it apparently got out from under the deal. When the so-called vice campaign gets good and "hot," usually, the reformers fade out of the picture and leave the newspaper holding the sack and to heal its own sore spots. In this case there doesn't seem to be a newspaper "goat" and the whole thing will blow over in a short time as such cruisades always do. There is a "grapevine" rumor that the whole fracus is a fight between the Los Angeles gambling interests and those operating in Orange county. You can figure it out for yourself, but I wouldn't advise anybody to work themselves into a lather about it. I am not interested in whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, that's your business, but I am interested in the fact that both Democrat and Republican political and business leaders are now engaged in planning for a post-war depression and unemployment. That, it seems to me, is an admission that nothing has Technocrats propose, for instance, but we're afraid of new things. We are taught to hate new ideas, which in itself is defeatism. We might even learn something from Russia, now that we are on speaking terms with that nation. The Russians at least are not planning to go from the war into a depression. Also, they're not worrying about an imaginary war debt. They will end the war without any war debt and they already have plans to employ every able-bodied person in their country as soon as the war is over. If the Russians are crazy, the least that can be said about us is that we are just plain dumb. I don't know what to make of the following article by Jim Farquhar in his Huntington Beach News. While most people are not taking their party politics too seriously, as far as party lines go, Jim has always been the one standpat, rock-ribbed Republican who has never wavered. He still carries on an every week campaign against the New Deal and the Roosevelt administration, but in spite of that he printed the following in the last issue of his paper: (Quote) "The political pattern of this year's Presidential campaign becomes clearer. Spellbinders will as usual indicate that this particular election is crucial. To the speaker on whom the spot light is playing, the election of the moment appears to overshadow those of other years. Actually it is merely a quadrennial reflection of popular opinion. The lot of the common man varies little from generation to generation. "And so today we have stretched before us on a world canvas the dramatic picture of the great astonisher, a superlative actor, with handsome face and golden voice, the master of political intrigue, who flew by plane to accept his first nomination, now flitting about the world, as the great commander-in-chief, too busy with astral pronouncements from Olympus to be disturbed by mundane affairs. "If Dewey is as smart as his handlers give out, he can cut the champ to ribbons. A waiting world wants to know how good he is at in fighting. Some say the little jug eared runt with the Hitler mustache, can mold the bullets as well as fire 'em. We shall see. "We know now for sure, Roosevelt who has not for sure Willard..." I am not interested in whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, that's your business, but I am interested in the fact that both Democrat and Republican political and business leaders are now engaged in planning for a post-war depression and unemployment. That, it seems to me, is an admission that nothing has been done to improve our economic system since it completely collapsed as a preliminary to the depression of 1929. The Hearst papers say the New Deal is planning the depression and Thomas E. Dewey, presidential candidate, says the Roosevelt administration is incapable of providing jobs. Well, so was the Hoover administration incapable of providing jobs, and it isn't the New Deal that is planning the depression, it's the big politicians, both Democrat and Republican. There isn't any use of the democrats and republicans passing the buck and blaming each other because they're all planning the same way—for unemployment and depression after the war. There's no other way they can go and follow the same route and system that has led to nothing but depressions and wars in the past. It's the economic set-up that's incapable; not individuals or political parties. What we need to do is think our way out of this thing that we already know won't work. Nobody, among the leaders, is even thinking of doing anything different—they're just thinking of crawling back into the slough and wallowing through another such depression, which would eventually lead to another war, and on and on. We might re-organize ourselves along some such line as the world, as the great commander-in-chief, too busy with astral pronouncements from Olympus to be disturbed by mundane affairs. “If Dewey is as smart as his handlers give out, he can cut the champ to ribbons. A waiting world wants to know how good he is at in fighting. Some say the little jug eared runt with the Hitler mustache, can mold the bullets as well as fire ’em. We shall see. “We know now for sure, Roosevelt who has sent for Willkie to come over to the White House, tried to set up the gentleman from Indiana as the Republican nominee again, but something misfired. “The G. O. P. elephant can be heavy footed enough with Charley Michelson packing Herbert Hoover on his back, without adding the sonorous platitudes of a nasal Willkie. “Too long has the party of Lincoln been rigged with stuffed shirts, dull minds and fat heads. Christ was the only indispensable man, Mr. Dewey. Let’s see you do your stuff.” AMERICAN LEGION TO HOLD ‘OLD TIMERS’ DINNER OCTOBER 2 The annual Old Timers dinner party held by the Anaheim American Legion post will be the big feature of Monday, October 2, and plans were perfected for staging the affair at Monday night's regular meeting of the Legion. State Senator Jack B. Tenney of Los Angeles will speak on “Post War Subversive Activities,” and William P. Webb, prominent local attorney and first commander of the Anaheim post will act as master of ceremonies. Commander Pete Wisser presided at Monday night's meeting. LOCAL INSURANCE AGENTS ATTEND S. A. MEETING A. P. M. Brown of Anaheim president of the Orange County Insurance Agents association, p.sided over a regional meeting of the California Insurance Agency Association, Tuesday in Santa Ana Matters pertaining to their business were discussed. Attendance from Anaheim were President Brown, Charles B. Frank, A. C. tis Case and M. E. Beebe. TREE NURSERYMEN TO MEET AT U. C. L. A. A demonstration meeting citrus and avocado nurserymen Southern California will be held at the greenhouses on the campus of U. C. L. A. on September 21:30 p.m., under the auspices of the Agricultural Extension Service and the Division of Subtropical Horticulture, U. C. L. A. Nurserymen interested in attending are asked to call the F.A.Dvisor's Office to consolidate transportation. MINNESOTA PICNIC SEPT. 2 An all-day reunion for residents of Minnesota will be held at Sycamore Grove park in Angeles, Sept. 23, with a picnic lunch at noon. A program will gin at 2 p.m. GET MARRIAGE LICENSE Thomas Anthony Baroldi of Anaheim, and Irene Emma Rotter Orange, obtained a marriage license at the county court last weekend. Vida Bottling Co. Elect Officers; an Modern Plant in Fullerton City DR. PATTERSON TO SHOW FILMS AT FARM CENTER MEET Dr. C. O. Patterson of this city will provide a most entertaining and educational program for the members who will be in attendance at the Cypress - Magnolia Farm center meeting tonight (Thursday) when this group meets at the Magnolia school, Orange and Magnolia roads. A pot-luck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. MEXICANS CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY Hundreds of Mexican residents of this area joined in a two-day celebration Saturday and Sunday of Independence Day, 130th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. Local residents were joined in the many activities of the occasion by the Nationals who are here from Mexico helping with the orange harvest. CLASS FOR ADULTS AT H. S. STARTS MONDAY Classes for adults at the Anaheim Union high schools scheduled to get under way on Monday night, September 25, 7:00 o'clock, the first night devoted to typing and badminton. On Tuesday nights citizenship and conversational Spanish will start with woodshop class on Wednesday nights. A business gym class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday after at 5:00 o'clock. For information regarding any of the class workshops may call the high school office. BABY GIRL BORN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dutra of South Carmalita, Norwalk, nounce the birth of a daughter Thursday, Sept. 14, at Anah Lutheran Hospital. Republicans Plan County-Wide Rally Some Time in October; Interest Grows Republicans Plan County-Wide Rally Some Time in October; Interest Grows A big county-wide rally will be held in Santa Ana some time in October, it was decided when members of the Orange County Republican Central Committee met in Republican headquarters in Santa Ana. Governor Earl Warren is a possible speaker. Details will be worked out later. Gordon X. Richmond of Orange, Chairman, presided. Plans were discussed for attendance at the program in Los Angeles Coliseum Friday night, when Governor Tom Dewey will speak. Coliseum gates will open at 6 p.m., with a program featuring a galaxy of Hollywood stars to begin at 7 p.m. Dewey will speak at 8 o'clock over a coast to coast hookup. A large number of Orange County residents will attend, with reports indicating caravans being formed in every community. Mrs. Albert Eastman of Orange, County coordinator of precinct activities for the Republican campaign, reported that precinct work in the county is completely organized and that registration is progressing satisfactorily. Committee members gave report on activities in various districts of the county. Plans were made for organization of Dewey-Bricker clubs, with vice-chairman of the Central Committee in charge, and for a speaker's bureau. The budget for the campaign was discussed. Previous to the meeting, committee members listened to the radio speech of Governor Dewey from Seattle. STATE CASH EXCESS UP SACRAMENTO—State Controller Harry B. Riley today announced that the State's General Fund cash excess over current obligations on August 31, 1944, was $146,000,240, as compared with an excess of $126,047,434 at the end of the preceding month and an excess of $96,564,615 on August 31, 1943. The present cash excess, said Riley, represents an increase of $19,952,806 over the figure for July 31, 1944. Of this increase, $19,950,776 represents an excess of $96,564,615 on August 31, 1943. The present cash excess, said Riley, represents an increase of $19,952,806 over the figure for July 31, 1944. Of this increase, $19,950,776 represents an excess of $96,564,615 on August 31, 1943. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at the Smith Tuthill chapel in Santa Ana Charles H. Chapman, 69, county purchasing agent and former county supervisor and city office. BABY GIRL BORN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dutra of South Carmalita, Norwalk, nounce the birth of a daughter Thursday, Sept. 14, at Anahh Lutheran Hospital. Associated C. of C To Hold Meeting At S. A. Air Base With attendance limited to the next meeting of the Association Chamber of Commerce will held Tuesday, September 26, at Santa Ana Army Air Base, staging with a tour of the huge military air base at 4:30 p.m. The time of the air base will be followed by a dinner at the Costa Mesa clubhouse. Tickets for the tour through air base, and the banquet may be secured from Secretary Ross Laird at the chamber of commerce office. Anaheim has been limited to nine tickets, therefore those interested in making the tour should get their reservations early. Those making the tour will meet at the Baker Street gate to the base promptly at 4:30 o'clock. Master of ceremonies will Dale G. Deckert, chairman of aviation committee. Guest of honor will be Gen. Arthur E. Eastbrook, commanding general of Santa Ana Air Base. Guest speaker will be Capt. J. W. Limric, station commander of the Base. Selected personnel from the air base will furnish special dinner muat the clubhouse. Other officers to attend the dinner will be: Colonel A. G. Simson, Colonel John Gallagher, Colonel O. C. Newell, Lt. Colonel Henry Minton, Major William Campbell, Major John Menzoni and Lt. C. L. Hannon. Chas. H. Chapman Agent, Passes Sud What promises to be one of the most delightful meetings of the year is scheduled for Thursday evening, September 28, at the N.H. (Ham) Cotton Ranch in San Clemente when Guy N. Leonard, celebration Saturday and Sunday of Independence Day, 130th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. Local residents were joined in the many activities of the occasion by the Nationals who are here from Mexico helping with the orange harvest. Republicans Plan County-Wide Rally Some Time in October; Interest Grows ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES TO HEAR UNITED STATES CHAMBER REPRESENTATIVE AL INSURANCE AGENTS ATTEND S. A. MEETING P. M. Brown of Anaheim, resident of the Orange County Insurance Agents association, pre-ver a regional meeting of California Insurance Agents Association, Tuesday in Santa Ana. Members pertaining to their business were discussed. Attending Anaheim were President Townsend, Charles B. Frank, A. Curase and M. E. Beebe. NURSERYMEN TO AT U. C. L. A. A demonstration meeting for nurses and avocado nurserymen of Northern California will be held at the greenhouses on the campus of C. L. A. on September 29 at p.m., under the auspices of Agricultural Extension Service and the Division of Subtropical Agriculture, U. C. L. A. NESOTA PICNIC SEPT. 23 On all-day reunion for former members of Minnesota will be held byycamore Grove park in Los Angeles, Sept. 23, with a picnic lunch at noon. A program will be at 2 p.m. MARRIAGE LICENSE Thomas Anthony Baroldi of Anaheim, and Irene Emma Roth of Orange, obtained a marriage license at the county court house weekend. AT FOLSOM MEETING OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Sheriff Jesse Elliott is attending a meeting of enforcement officers at Folsom prison this week and also plans to go to Sacramento to attend a meeting of the state advisory committee being held there. Adult law enforcement problems are being discussed by the officers. Mrs. Elliott accompanied him on the trip. SACRAMENTO—State Controller Harry B. Riley today announced that the State's General Fund cash over current obligations on August 31, 1944, was $146,000,240, as compared with an excess of $126,047,434 at the end of the preceding month and an excess of $96,564,615 on August 31, 1943. The present cash excess, said Riley, represents an increase of $19,952,806 over the figure for July 31, 1944. Of this increase, $19,950,776 represents an excess of August revenues over expenditures. The remainder of the increase consists of $2,030 of miscellaneous nonrevenue receipts. GOOD CROWD AT TOWNSEND MEETING AT PARK SUNDAY A large crowd of Townsend club members, their families and friends, attended the Townsend picnic and speaking at the City Park last Sunday when Dr. Francis E. Townsend, originator of the Townsend pension plan, was the guest of honor and principal speaker. Following the noonday dinner at the picnic grounds the group adjourned to the Greek theatre where several speakers appeared on the program which included musical selections. Dr. Townsend explained Proposition No. 11 on the ballot, known as "$60-At-60," stating the proposition was sound and that if carefully studied and considered will be approved by the voters in November. The Townsend club members thanked the city of Anaheim and the citizens generally for the courtesy extended and assistance given which contributed to the success of the meeting. FUNeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at the Smith Tuthill chapel in Santa Ana by Charles H. Chapman, 69, counting purchasing agent and former county supervisor and city councilman of Santa Ana, who passed away early Monday morning when he suffered a heart attack. R.F.W. Neidringhaus officiated the services and interment was Fairhaven cemetery. He was member of the Congregation church. He was also a member of San Ana lodge No. 241, F. and A.M., 32nd degree Mason and a Shrine. A native of Kansas Mr. Chapman came to Santa Ana 41 years ago and entered the lumber business and was head of the C.C. Chapman Lumber company at time of his death. He was also affiliated with the First Federal Savings & Loan association, the Federal Finance company, and Broadway Improvement Company. After serving eight years as city councilman he was elected to the office of county supervisory which he held for two terms. Was then appointed county praiser for all the land involved in the huge Prado dam project He was appointed county purchaser agent in 1942. Mr. Chapman had been in failing health since last December when he suffered a stroke while on duty at the court house. He cently, however, he had recovered sufficiently to attend to his business and apparently was on road to recovery until two weeks ZETTE The Citrus Industrv's NEWSpaper SEPTEMBER 21, 1944 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 52 ISS FOR ADULTS AT STARTS MONDAY passes for adults at the AnaUnion high schools are deluded to get under way next day night, September 25, at o'clock, the first night to be ted to typing and badminOn Tuesday nights citizenand conversational Spanish start with woodshop classes Wednesday nights. A business gym class will meet each day and Thursday afternoon at 10:00 o'clock. For information reading any of the class work may call the high school e. BY GIRL BORN and Mrs. Frank Dutra of 914 in Carmalita, Norwalk, anance the birth of a daughter on uesday, Sept. 14, at Anaheim teran Hospital. City-Wide Rally Interest Grows Orange Sales for August Set All-Time Record; Prospects Good for Next Crop C. of C. Membership Now 307, All-Time High; 350 is Goal A short but snappy meeting of the chamber of commerce board of directors was held Wednesday noon at the Parker House cafe with an attendance of 22 and President O. E. Hanson presiding. The usual routine of roll call and reading of the minutes of the previous meeting was handled by Secretary Ross Lee Laird who also gave some encouraging reports on various phases of the work now being done by officials and committees. Other committee reports were made. Highlighting the program was a report by Membership Chairman. Sales and shiploads of oranges from southern California set a new all-time record in August, according to the monthly Southern California Crops report issued today by the Los Angeles County Chamber of Commerce. In this connection the report further says: "September shipments are expected to decrease but the market should remain steady. Good crop prospects are in view for next year." Late plantings of vegetables benefitted from the hotter weather in the latter part of the month. Walnuts, tomatoes, oranges, melons and dry beans were damaged slightly. Labor has been adequate so far, the report says, but additional requirements are seen when tomato, walnut and dry bean harvests will coincide in several counties. The report says "an extremely County-Wide Rally Interest Grows Associated C. of C. Hold Meeting S. A. Air Base With attendance limited to 150, next meeting of the Associated Chamber of Commerce will be Tuesday, September 26, at the Ana Army Air Base, start with a tour of the huge military base at 4:30 p.m. The tour air base will be followed by dinner at the Costa Mesa clubhouse. Tickets for the tour through the base, and the banquet, may be used from Secretary Ross Lee at the chamber of commerce. Anaheim has been limited to three tickets, therefore those invited in making the tour should their reservations early. Those making the tour will meet the Baker Street gate to the air promptly at 4:30 o'clock. Master of ceremonies will be G. Deckert, chairman of the union committee. Guest of honor will be Gen. Arthur E. Easterly, commanding general of the Ana Air Base. Guest speak-up will be Capt. J. W. Limric, second commander of the Base, Senior personnel from the air base furnish special dinner music at the clubhouse. Officers to attend the dinners will be: Colonel A. G. Simp-Colonel John Gallagher, Colonel O. C. Newell, Lt. Colonel Minton, Major William D. Bellell, Major John Menzies, Lt. C. L. Hannon. Dewey to Speak at Coliseum Friday P.M.; Gates Open 6 Orange County is expected to be well represented at the Los Angeles Coliseum Friday Night (September 22) when Governor Tom Dewey will speak over a nationwide hookup. Although plans for a special train from Orange County have been dropped because equipment is not available, Republicans and Democrats who are supporting the Dewey-Bricker ticket have plans for caravans from the various communities of the county, with Republican headquarters in the Arcade Building, 515 North Main Street, Santa Ana, registering people who want to go. According to advance reports, all sections of the county will be represented. Entrance gates to the Coliseum will be open at 6 p.m., with the program to start at 7 p.m. Many film and radio stars will take part in the program, according to GOP officials in charge of arrangements. No admission fee and no tickets will be required. To Attend Meeting in Los Angeles Oct. 13 Mayor Charles A. Pearson, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, City Attorney Leo J. Friis and Councilman Robert H. Boney will attend the one day meeting of the California League of Cities on Oct. 13 in Los Angeles. Names of Local Citizens Drawn for Jury Duty Among the thirty additional steady. Good crop prospects are in view for next year." Late plantings of vegetables benefitted from the hotter weather in the latter part of the month. Walnuts, tomatoes, oranges, melons and dry beans were damaged slightly. Labor has been adequate so far, the report says, but additional requirements are seen when tomato, walnut and dry bean harvests will coincide in several counties. The report says "an extremely small avocado crop is in sight for next year but the walnut crop continues to develop most satisfactorily and a large crop is in sight. The recent heat wave affected quality but not quantity." Harvest of early varieties of grapes has begun; peaches reached their peak last month and harvest of pears and apples began in August. A heavier crop of almonds is foreseen with the beginning of the harvest last month and reaching the peak this month. An improvement was noted in vegetable crops, due to the warm days of late August. Supplies of tomatoes will be heavier next month; snap beans are plentiful and green lima bean harvest is progressing rapidly. Celery harvest in Los Angeles County is about over but summer planting has been under way in other counties. Summer potatoes are practically all harvested but large crops are expected to be high. Limas and baby lima beans and cotton crops have been slowed by lack of maturing weather but crops will be normal or larger. Good yields of barley, wheat and oats were reported. Flax growers had a good year, the harvest being practically completed. The cattle market "has been quite well supported." Market movement was no larger than in July, and an abnormally heavy fall movement still threatens the industry "as inventories are the highest in the nation's history." There has been no lack of feed and southern California owners have had plenty of pasturage. As H. Chapman, County Purchasing Agent, Passes Suddenly Monday A. M. General services were held today for envoon at the Smith & Hall chapel in Santa Ana for James H. Chapman, 69, county issuing agent and former supervisor and city councillor when he was stricken with a heart attack. He was at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel Dane, 904 North Flower street, at the time of his death. Mas. H. Chapman, County Purchasing Agent, Passes Suddenly Monday A. M. General services were held today for noon at the Smith & Hall chapel in Santa Ana for Mrs. H. Chapman, 69, county issuing agent and former city supervisor and city council of Santa Ana, who passed early Monday morning when suffered a heart attack. Rev. S. Neidringhaus officiated at services and interment was at haven cemetery. He was a member of the Congregational Church. He was also a member of Santa Lodge No. 241, F. and A.M., a degree Mason and a Shriner. Native of Kansas Mr. Chapcame to Santa Ana 41 years and entered the lumber business was head of the C. H. Chapman Lumber company at the time of his death. He was also affixed with the First Federal Savings Loan association, the Fed-Finance company, and the Railway Improvement Company. After serving eight years as councilman he was elected the office of county supervisor in he held for two terms. He then appointed county apperior for all the land involved in the huge Prado dam project. He was appointed county purchaser in 1942. Dr. H. L. Archibald Finishes Interne Work at Hospital Dr. Herbert L. Archibald, son of Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Archibald of the Wesley Methodist church of this city, completes his interne work at the Hollywood hospital in Los Angeles this week, where he has been for the past year, completing his medical course. Dr. Archibald has been appointed resident physician of that hospital until July 1, 1945, having received a deferment from service to continue his profession. Graduation services for six internes will be held on Sunday evening at the Immanuel Presbyterian church in Los Angeles. Have you called The Gazette to give a news item about the company you had, or the visit you made? Please phone 2206. TO ATTEND MEETING IN LOS ANGELES OCT. 13 Mayor Charles A. Pearson, City Clerk Charles E. Griffith, City Attorney Leo J. Friis and Councilman Robert H. Boney will attend the one day meeting of the California League of Cities on Oct. 13 in Los Angeles. NAMES OF LOCAL CITIZENS DRAWN FOR JURY DUTY Among the thirty additional persons' names drawn for jury duty in superior court next month are the following from Anaheim: Mrs. Gladys K. Woodward, 1204 West Center street; Charles J. Tremblay, 408 South East street; Mrs. William M. Beekman, 203 South Olive street; Alfred Acosta, 112 West Adele street; Mrs. Blanche A. Epstein, 512 North Sabina street, and Newman H. Sanford, route 3, box 212, Anaheim. Notice To Voters: All voters who did not vote in the last regular election, or who have moved from one precinct to another since the recent primary election, new voters in the state, or those becoming of age since the last election, must register in order to be eligible to vote in November. Registration books will be open until September 28. Anaheim residents may register at the City Hall from 8 to 5 daily. Those unable to register during those hours may phone 2362 or 3518 for appointment. (Other registrars are requested to list their address or phone numbers in this notice). Voters must have been in the state one year, in the county 90 days, and in the precinct 40 days prior to date of the election to be eligible to vote.