anaheim-gazette 1944-12-07

Secretary of State Would Revolutionize Present System of Conducting Elections SACRAMENTO—An estimated $5,000,000 to $7,500,000 would be saved California taxpayers each election year under his plan to abolish the present system of balloting and substituting a direct mail voting plan, it was declared today by Frank M. Jordan, Secretary of State. Jordan, California's chief executive officer, fostered the proposal to consolidate the presidential primary with the August primary and which this year saved approximately $2,500,000 to the state and counties. He said the presidential and August primary Consolidation proved 100 per cent successful but that in the event the legislature did not see fit to make this a permanent feature of California's election laws, $7,500,000 would be saved each presidential election year by adoption of his plan to vote by mail. The Secretary of State estimated $1,900,000 would be saved each election by eliminating the present precinct voting procedure and an additional $600,000 would be eliminated from costs by ending the printing of sample ballots. "The current statewide elections now cost the taxpayers approximately $3,750,000 each. This would be reduced to $1,250,000. That would mean a saving of $2,500,000 at each election. I believe my proposal is of sufficient importance to the voter and the taxpayer that it should be studied by the legislature. That is why I am asking that body to study its feasibility." Jordan said the voting procedure would be substantially as follows: 1. The county clerk or registrar of voters would send all registered voters a ballot 30 days before elec- would be placed in another envelope and which would contain the voter's affidavit and signature on the outerside. This latter envelope is similar to those now used in absentee voting but the inner plain envelope is a new procedure. It would be unnecessary to have the signature notarized as is now required. 3. The ballot envelope and its contents would be returned to the county clerk by election day. Upon its receipt the signature would be checked with that of the voter on his affidavit of registration. (This checking of signature is now required by the election code and is done when the voter applies at the precinct for his ballot on election day). If the county clerk finds the signature valid, the plain and unidentified envelope containing the actual ballot would be removed and placed in safe keeping for opening at a later date. Jordan said the ballots could be canvassed in one of two ways: As they are received or after the deadline on election day. "I can see no reason why they could not be canvassed as they are received," Jordan said. "The proposed legislation could provide it would be a felony for a county clerk, registrar of voters or any attache to divulge the number of ballots cast or the trend of voing until after the deadline for casting ballots had passed. "I believe the proposal would actually tighten the secrecy of election by reducing the number of places where ballots are now counted—numbering nearly 15,000—to one in each of the 58 counties. "Under my proposal I believe..." Company Takes Over Town, Lumber Plant to Insure Boxes for Citrus Crops LOS ANGELES — Pursuant to agreements entered into December 1, Fruit Growers Supply company of Los Angeles will become owners of the town and plant facilities of the Red River Lumber company located at Westwood, California, and will add materially to its timber reserves out of timber holdings of that company. “This is one step in a program for replenishing depleted timber reserves in order to provide continued assurance of a supply of boxes at reasonable cost when needed by members,” said P. E. Simpson, general manager of Fruit Growers Supply company. “The increased production of citrus fruits in recent years, combined with heavier than normal drain on Supply Company timber reserves during the war years, has resulted in the necessity for these acquisitions.” The California citrus industry now requires close to fifty million boxes a year compared to the twelve million required when the supply company first began to manufacture box shook, according to Simpson. “When fruit is ready for shipment, an adequate supply of suitable containers is essential in order to avoid waste and to make it possible for consumers to receive California fruit in the best of condition,” he explained. Fruit Growers Supply company has owned timber, lumber mills and box factories since 1910 following a period of shortage of citrus boxes which made it necessary mill and box factory operation built at Susanville, California. “Operating policies at Westwood cannot be determined until conditions are known following the actual transfer of the properties at a future date,” Simpson stated. Stanley S. Collins Dies at His Home Stanley S. Collins passed away at his home at Yorba Linda on Monday, December 4, at the age of 58 years. He had lived in Orange County for the past thirty-four years and at the time of his death was an inspector with the Agricultural Department of Orange County. Surviving are his widow, Ruth S. Collins of the home; two sons, David S. Collins and Paul Collins, both of Berkeley, Calif.; two grandchildren; one brother, Ernest A. Collins of Anaheim and two sisters, Mrs. George McWhirter of East Whittier and Mrs. Jennie Petersen of Los Angeles. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted this morning (Thursday) at 10:30 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, former pastor of the Presbyterian church but now of San Clemente, and the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, present pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery, Whittier. Arrangements were under the direction of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. Alfred W. Eames Fe Railway was announced today by President Fred G. Gurley after a regular meeting of the Board here. Prominent in industrial interests of the Pacific area for more than thirty years, Eames has been president of the California Packing Corporation since 1940. Born in Los Angeles on May 3, 1886 Eames was educated at Stanford University and Cornell University graduating from the latter with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1911 He served as manager of the Hawaiian interests of the California Packing Corp. and held that position until 1920 when he was made director of the organization. He was vice-president of the corporation from 1921 until becoming president in 1940. Eames is also Vice-President of the California Processors and Growers, Inc., President and Director of the Alaska Packers Association, Vice-President of the Canners League of California Vice-President of the National Canners Association, Director of the San Francisco Employer Council and Vice-President of the National Association of Manufacturers. He is a member of the Pacific Union Club, The San Francisco Golf Club (Ingleside) and Menlo Country Club (Redwood City). Kiwanis Ladies' Night Party at Ebell Club Tuesday A social event of the coming week will be the annual Kiwanis Christmas party to be held at the Ebell clubhouse next Tuesday evening, as announced by Frank Kellogg, entertainment chairman, at this week's meeting. President Fred Robins presided and Dr. J. P. Brastad was program chairman for the day. Four new members, Joseph Hurst, Lyle Stewart, Lee Hiserdot and A. A. Fisher were received into the club, with Frank Kellogg officiating as installing officer. Arthur C. Homan, deputy chief of police of Los Angeles, was the guest speaker of the day, the theme of his talk being "Bill or Rights Week." He made an interesting address in which he contrasted the various customs and freedoms of this country with those, or the lack of them, with other countries. A tendency to Fruit Growers Supply company has owned timber, lumber mills and box factories since 1910 following a period of shortage of citrus boxes which made it necessary for the organization to develop its own source of supply. The first holdings of the company were at Hilt, California. In 1919 additional timber was acquired and a saw- She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted this morning (Thursday) at 10:30 o'clock with the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, former pastor of the Presbyterian church but now of San Clemente, and the Rev. Stanley Frederick George, present pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill cemetery, Whittier. Arrangements were under the direction of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. Please help make The Gazette a better newspaper by giving your local, society or personal news items. Phone 2206. Your country is still at war! Are you? BUY EXTRA WAR BONDS in the 6th WAR LOAN! "Cheerful as its Name" OLD SUNNY BROOK BRAND BOURBON WHISKEY—A BLEND • 49% GRAIN NEUTRAL SPIRITS McKesson & Robbins, Inc. Exclusive Distributors 93 Proof Arthur C. Homan, deputy chief of police of Los Angeles, was the guest speaker of the day, the theme of his talk being "Bill of Rights Week." He made an interesting address in which he contrasted the various customs and freedoms of this country with those, or the lack of them, with other countries. A tendency toward Fascism is developing in this country due to a timidity complex among the people which might, for instance, cause them to pay a police court fine without protest, rather than appear in court to argue the merits of their defense, the speaker said. While in England the agents of government are considered as servants of the people, in this country the agents of government assume the position of being the "boss" of the people. Mr. Homan's talk was well received and his remarks were timely as Bill of Rights Week is being observed throughout the nation. Federal Land Bank Declares Dividend A dividend of approximately $280,000 has been declared by The Federal Land Bank of Berkeley, according to Willard D. Ellis President. The stockholders are the fifty-nine national farm loan associations in California, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. This amount represents a six per cent dividend which was authorized by the directors of the Land Bank to be paid on December 31, 1944. The resumption of the payment ANAHEIM GAZETTE MEMBER OF CLUB OFFICE Ms Alyce LeMert of El Centro recently arrived here to assist her new duties with the Bern California Auto Club in Anaheim office on North Los streets. Active Son New Lord Member of Santa Fe Lines CAGO, ILL. — Appointment Fred Warner Eames of San Francisco to a position on the Board of Directors of the Santa Anaheim Gazette. Prominent County Resident Taken By Death Saturday Mrs. Felipa Yorba Dominguez, a member of one of the most prominent families in Orange County, passed away at her home in the northern part of Santa Ana Canyon near Yorba Linda, last Saturday. Born ninety-two years ago, she had resided continuously at the family home, originally USO Committee Reports Housing Need Growing Fast The USO Housing Committee, under the supervision of Mrs. M. P. Thaxton, is badly in need of additional housing facilities for returning service men and their families. More and more calls are being received daily from men who are returning from as much as two years of active service overseas and who are being placed in the redistribution center and other stations near Anaheim. They are very anxious to have their families with them after the long separation while in service. This is one of the finest things an individual in this city can do, provide a place for a service man. They have given up their home life to fight the battles of the civilians back here and now it is the civilians time to do something for the man who risked his very life for them. So study the possibility of housing at least a service man's wife in your home and then call Mrs. Thaxton at telephone 4009 so she can place it on her listing. For the month of November 89 applications were received with only 44% of these being placed due to the lack of sufficient hous- Alfred W. Eames way was announced today ident Fred G. Gurley after ear meeting of the Board in industrial interests Pacific area for more than years, Eames has been presof the California Packing station since 1940. Born in Los Angeles on May 3, 1886, was educated at Stanford City and Cornell University, going from the latter with a mor of Arts Degree in 1911. Used as manager of the Hainterests of the California Corp. and held that post 20 when he was made differ the organization. He was resident of the corporation 1921 until becoming president 1940. is also Vice-President of California Processors and Mills, Inc., President and Differ the Alaska Packers Assonation, Vice-President of the League of California, President of the National Association, Director of San Francisco Employers and Vice-President of the Association of Manufacturers. He is a member of the Pation Club, The San Franolf Club (Ingleside) and Country Club (Redwood) Annis Ladies' Best Party at Club Tuesday Special event of the coming will be the annual Kiwanis as party to be held at the club next Tuesday evenning, November 8, at 10:45 gave a report of the past work done by the committee, stating that this is one of the finest projects in the state of California and very highly complimented them on the wonderful work they are doing. of dividends by the Bank should enable the national farm loan associations to build themselves stronger financially and by the payment of dividends to their 18,-000 present members, reduce the net cost of their Land Bank Loans. Since organization the Berkeley Land Bank has loaned $210,000,-000 to farmers; today there is only $70,000,000 outstanding, demonstrating the success of the Land Bank system loans which enable farmers and ranchers to get out of debt. Recent surveys show that the use of lemons as a treatment for colds has increased 252 percent in the past six years. A job with a A job with a locomotive to help you Work for a company whose biggest job is still ahead This job pays exceptionally fine wages after a couple of weeks of training. It's a job for an active man who doesn't like dull routine and who does like to see things move. The job: switching railroad cars, trains ... coupling 'em up, shunting 'em on to sidings ... freights from all over the country, loaded with guns, tanks, war materials. You'll work with an engine crew (good guys if ever there were any), have a locomotive to do the heavy work. Remember, Southern Pacific's biggest job is still ahead ... handling the ever-increasing war load for the drive in the Pacific. Your work will be vital. Railroad pass privileges. Fine pension plan. Medical services. The kind of job you can be proud of. Look into this today. (Student Brakemen needed also. Really good wages after short training.) Apply to local S. P. Agent, or S. P. Employment Office, Room 515, Pacific Electric Building, 6 & Main, Los Angeles Authorized USES Referral Agency who helped colonize southcalifornia. was a member of St. Mary's ic church in Fullerton. to mourn her passing are sons, Arnold, Charles and Dominguez of Anaheim; two daughters, Mrs. Dorinda Marzo of Anaheim and Mrs. Lydia Yorba of Puente, Calif.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Ernest Yorba of Anaheim and one sister, Mrs. J. D. Ruiz of Santa Maria. The recitation of the Holy Rosary was Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel with Mass at St. Mary's church in Fullerton Tuesday at 9 a.m. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. A GIFT OF FURNITURE Gifts for the home are best... they bring joy and comfort throughout the year. 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