anaheim-gazette 1946-08-15

Last Rites For Carmen Hurtado Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held for Carmen Hurtado, 19, of 418 South Rose street, last Monday night at Backs Campbell and Kaulbars chapel at 7:30 o'clock. She died following an operation at the Anaheim hospital last Saturday. Mass at St. Boniface church was held last Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. She is survived by her husband, Jesus G. Hurtado; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Saul R. Diaz of Anaheim; two brothers Ernest and Hector, and one sister Miss Isabel Hurtado, all of this city. A native of Anaheim, she was employed at the Santa Ana telephone office. Interment was in the Holy Sepulcher cemetery, near Orange county park. William Howard Taft was the first U.S. civil governor of the Philippines, to which he was appointed in July, 1901. Cost Raised In County Government The California Taxpayers' association reported the cost of Orange county government for 1944-45 to be 85 per cent greater than the county's cost for 1934-35, although population for 1944-45 was 41 per cent more than for 1934-35. City and district costs are not included. Data for 1944-45 are the latest available. The total cost of the county government for 1944-45 amounted to $4,123,033 and for 1934-35 it was $2,232,268. Population of the county at January 1, 1945, was 165,000. Ten years before it was 116,930. The county is one of twenty in which county costs for 1944-45 were between 50 and 100 per cent greater than those for 1934-35, the association found. In the other thirty-seven, costs more than doubled. Nine counties had a smaller population in 1945 than in 1935. Thirty showed increases of less than 50 per cent. Sixteen counties had population increases between 50 and 100 per cent. In two, Contra Costa and Solano, population more than doubled during the decade. Over the 57 counties of the state, the cost of county government more than doubled in the ten years, showing a 112 per cent increase. San Francisco, a city and county, is not included. Population increase for the 57 counties was 51 per cent. Total county costs for 1944-45 were $217,-818,413. For 1934-35, they were $102,639,555. Population for California, excluding San Francisco. MILK must not be only rich and healthful in content—it must be pure and sanitary in the very way it is handled. You are sure of the utmost safety when you buy your family’s milk here. YELLIS DAIRY Orange Road Phone 2391 CHANGE IN PASSENGER FARES Effective August 20, 1946 on PACIFIC ELECTRIC LINES All fares and commutation tickets (with few exceptions) will be increased approximately 15%, except that 5c fares will go to 7c. Here's the Reason Increased Fares Are Necessary There have been no fare increases on Pacific Electric during the war period. Constantly increasing operating costs, primarily from increased wages and cost of materials, have been offset by increased wartime traffic during the past few years. Large wage increases in 1946 of approximately $3,500,000 per year, plus increased material costs, with population more than doubled during the decade. Over the 57 counties of the state, the cost of county government more than doubled in the ten years, showing a 112 per cent increase. San Francisco, a city and county, is not included. Population increase for the 57 counties was 51 per cent. Total county costs for 1944-45 were $217,-818,413. For 1934-35, they were $102,639,555. Population for California, excluding San Francisco, at January 1, 1945, was 8,167,000; for January 1, 1935, it was 5,393,-020. In three counties, Contra Costa, Lassen, and Solano, population grew faster than county government costs increased. In two others, Alameda and San Luis Obispo, costs went up at about the same rate that county population grew. The Taxpayers' association declared that "trends of cost of government and of population need to be brought back into line, if taxes are not to become exorbitant." AUHS Night Sports Big Success For Students, Adults Turnout for high sports at Anaheim Union high school is "great" says Richard Glover, athletic director. Varied activities, which are staged from 5 to 8 o'clock each Tuesday and Thursday evening, are open to both students and adults, he announced. Especially popular is the volleyball session from 6 to 8 o'clock in the boy's gym. Also highly enjoyed is a two-hour recreational swimming period in the large school plunge from 5 to 7 o'clock. "Touch" football on the field begins at 5 o'clock and ends with "visibility zero." Volunteer coach for the group is "Aggle" Agajanian who brings a large portion of the team members with him. Many aquatic enthusiasts of the Teen Canteen take advantage of the canteen's recreational swimming periods each Monday night from 7 to 9 o'clock. Water polo is among the featured attractions. These sports will continue to be held at the high school until the weather becomes too frigid for enjoyment, Glover disclosed. Wagers' Service Held Today Funeral services were conducted for Harry S. Wagers, 63, this Here's the Reason Increased Fares Are Necessary There have been no fare increases on Pacific Electric during the war period. Constantly increasing operating costs, primarily from increased wages and cost of materials, have been offset by increased wartime traffic during the past few years. Large wage increases in 1946 of approximately $3,500,000 per year, plus increased material costs, with concurrent decrease in travel of approximately 14% compared with a year ago, have resulted in present operating costs exceeding revenues. This condition has made an increase in fares imperative. The Railroad Commission of the State of California in its Decision No. 39302, dated July 31, 1946, clearly analyzes the situation in these words: "This record is conclusive that applicant’s revenue under prevailing conditions is not sufficient to meet the increased operating expenses resulting primarily from wage increases; in fact the record shows that even under the proposed fare increase the company will still fail to meet its passenger service operating expenses, including depreciation, without any return on the investment." Public Transportation Essential Operation of reliable, convenient public transportation service is of great importance to the continued development of Southern California and to the general welfare of its cities and residents. Pacific Electric is conscious of the fact that some of its service is still heavily loaded, particularly during rush hours. This condition is due primarily to the inability of manufacturers to deliver equipment ordered over a year ago. Deliveries of new coaches have been promised in near future, barring unforeseen delays, and when received will be promptly placed in service. Wagers' Service Held Today Funeral services were conducted for Harry S. Wagers, 63, this afternoon, Thursday, at 2 o'clock, at the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel, the Rev. Herbert Ezell, minister of the Bethany Full Gospel church, officiating. Wagers died last Monday at his home, 1002 West North street. A native of Irvine, Kentucky, he had resided in Anaheim for the last 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Anna G. Wagers of this city; one son, Jack S. Wagers of Santa Ana; one brother, Joe J. Wagers of Orange; and one sister, Mrs. Helen Stevenson of Kentucky. Burial was in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Services Held For G. W. Frisbie Funeral services were held this morning, Thursday, for George W. Frisbie, 81, at 10 o'clock in the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel, the Rev. C. L. Andrews, associate pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, officiating. Frisbie died last Tuesday at the Orange county hospital. A native of Emmett, Ill., he had resided in Anaheim for the last 20 years. He had been a member of the I.O.O.F lodge in Macombe, Ill. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Icenogle of Macombe, Ill. Burial was in the Anaheim cemetery, Members of the local I.O.O.F lodge officiated at the graveside. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Raised County Government California Taxpayers' assorted the cost of Organization government for 1944-55 per cent greater than its cost for 1934-35, allocation for 1944-45 was more than for 1934-45 and district costs are not Data for 1944-45 are available. Total cost of the county at for 1944-45 amounted to 833 and for 1934-35 it 268. Anaheim's Newest Jewelry Shop Has Useful Invention Does it make any difference whether you wear your watch on top of your wrist or on the bottom? The answer to this question was given conclusively by Walter Villine of Villine's Jewelry store, 263 East Center street, which held its grand opening last Saturday. His repair table consists of all those strange looking gadgets known to watchmakers, but the most interesting object of them all is a large machine, complete with dial, push buttons, and an automatic pencil which does everything but sign checks. It's named a Paulson Precision Printer. A section of the machine the size of an average wrist extends straight out. On this he fastens a watch. When the machine is put into operation, a loud knocking is heard, resembling the sound an anvil makes when beaten with a hammer. That, it develops, is the magmified sound of the watch tick! Meantime, the automatic pencil is having a field day on a slip of paper. Villine listens to the ticking and compares the pencilled scratches produced on the paper with a code book's directions. In this way he can tell the efficiency of a watch in different positions, whether its faster or slower when worn on top of the wrist or under the wrist. The pencilled marks readily tell him stories ordinarily found before this only by using a magnifying glass such as: "a long tooth on the escape wheel," or "the bank pin is bent, with no slide in the dial position," or "no slide on year as compared with a total of 1031 during the 12 months of 1945, Captain Thomas McGaney head of the bureau, disclosed Processing consists of fingerprinting and photographing. Repeaters are not processed and a few persons arrested for misdemeanors are not added to the identification bureau if they are released on bail during off hours. Growth of crime in Orange county has been greatest since V-Day than during any previous period. It was revealed that from 1940 to 1945, the biggest for the Bureau was 1938, when 1117 persons were processed. Total for 1944 was 1030 persons, and last year was 1031. This year's figure may double that of last year. The first tariff act passed by the U.S. Congress was enacted in 1789. It was signed by George Washington. Visit O See Th Cute Ne "LULU" Sanders Reveals Audubon Tours Nearly Completed Dr. Earl Sanders, president of the Orange county bird club, stated today that the details of the lecture series, known as the Audubon Screen tours, are almost completed. "These lectures have been formerly available only in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara," he said, and added that "the growth of interest and population in this county has now reached a point where these lectures can be made available to nature lovers and students of wild life locally." "A plan for speakers is arranged by the National Audubon society annually." Sanders explained, "and although the speakers all have national reputation, the lecturers are popular in nature, and can be enjoyed by the general public as well as by technically trained naturalists." Final action on the program will be taken at the coming picnic of the bird club in Sycamore Grove, Fullerton city park, next Sunday, August 18, at 3:30 p.m., according to Sanders. Mrs. Ray E. Starbuck, director of the Fullerton area, will be hostess at the club. All persons interested in the birds of Orange county will be welcome, and following the short business session and pot-luck supper, the birds of the county will be observed and discussed. "The bird club meets in different parts of the county in order to enable all interested persons to become acquainted with the organization, as well as to observe the bird life in the various areas," Sanders concluded. Need or Great Air Force Told To Rotarians Harvey Stowers, assistant to the president of the Aircraft Industry's Association of America, spoke on "Air Power—Formula for Peace," at a meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club last Monday evening. He declared that "industrial maneuvers will be as important to the future security of the United States as military maneuvers." Pointing out that the armed services have recognized the need for industrial planning and preparedness as an adjunct to continued research and development, Stowers explained that the AAF budget for the 1947 fiscal year provided $14,580,000 for industrial mobilization, planning and procurement in contrast to $2,700,000 provided in the 1946 fiscal year. Citing the new airport bill as symbolic of America's new recognition of airpower, Stowers added that the 3,000 airports to be con- Sharp Increase In County Crime During the first six months of 1946, more persons were jailed in Orange county than there were during all of 1945, a survey revealed this week. Records in the sheriff's office and identification bureau shows that 1049 persons were jailed during the first six months of this structured under the program will provide the nucleus of civilian pilots required in the development of America's full potential in the air. "But the fact that this country is planning both production and airports," he said, "must not blind the country to the need for continued and constant research and development to provide an air force, in being which will be better than anything any potential enemy can put in the air." Stowers maintains that the last war was won by brute strength, and that the next war will be more devastating. He cited the need for Congress and the American people to recognize the importance of aircraft developments. In closing, Stowers painted a verbal picture of the part aircraft is playing today. "This is the air age," he said, "the threshold upon which we now stand." For that happiest of all days ...every bride wants to look her loveliest...even down to her fingertips. That's why they choose the flattering mirror-like beauty of a "Customized" diamond engagement and wedding ring matched set. Exquisitely styled and a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship...each ring bears the "Customized" stamp and tag. HARTFIELD JEWELERS 428 SO. LOS ANGELES Smith-Reafsnyder Convert Building For Fall Season The Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture company, on 151 N. Los Angeles street, is in the process of reconverting a warehouse in back of the main office into a two-story affair, for the purpose of setting up shops and workrooms. It was announced by Harold W. Smith, one of the owners. "The extra space which this project will afford the company, can also be used for storage purposes," added Wayne Reafsnyder, another owner. "We'll need every bit of it, what with the advent of fall stocks we're expecting soon." The entire warehouse is being cleaned up and repainted. New flooring is being added and within a week, the owners claim its former interior will hardly be recognizable. Ray D. Raefsnyder, who completes the owner-trio, is vacationing in Canada right now, having already spent seven of his nine weeks leave on a tour. He is expected to be back on the job by August 31. EXTRACTION RATE UPPED TO PROVIDE MORE SUGAR To increase needed supplies of crystalline sugar by 24 million pounds annually, the department of agriculture has amended war food order number 7 to increase the extraction rate of refined sugar from raw sugar. At the same time, this action will decrease the production of non-rationed refiners' sirups to about 14 million gallons for the year which began July 1 compared with 22 million in 1945. No Anaheim resident can afford to be without The Gazette. See The Cute New 'LULU' DOLL Cuddle Cub Washable Dolls Dolls of Hollywood BEARS, LAMBS AND PANDAS We Carry a Nice Line of Children's Furniture CLAIRE M. LARSON C. LLOYD LARSEN THE BETTY ROSE SHOP 216 E. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. Phone 4200 373 Coast Blvd. South Laguna Beach, Calif. 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