anaheim-gazette 1946-11-21

COLONY QUIPS This is Homecoming week at the University of Southern California and on Friday, the Men's 23rd Annual Homecoming Banquet will be held. It has been the practice since the start of this event to have as honored guests the members of the football team representing the university twenty-five years before. Yep—we were on the varsity back there in 1921 and will have an opportunity for once of sitting at the head table and bragging about how good we were, in other words a bunch of has-beens. Anyway, it will be great fun and the team of 1921 will get a great kick out of it all even if the others will be slightly bored. That is the way life is and we have been sitting around for years at the other end of the table. Coach Elmer Henderson used to tell us before a game that after all the whole thing was just a game and that we should strive to be good winners or good losers. Above all we were to do nothing that we would ever be ashamed of because even if we got away with it we would know it ourselves and regret an unsportsmanlike act the rest of our lives. We went through that season with one loss and no regrets and, looking back at it, the "no regrets" angle is by far the most important although at the time it was the other way around. Football, the college brand, teaches the value of teamwork and the individual must make himself a cog in the machine rather than a prima donna. We have seen many a bad case of "highschoolitis" taken out of a VOLUME LXXVI ANAH COASTAL STRIKES AND RAIL SHORTAGES IRK CITRUS HEAD With prolonged strikes trying up fertilizer and needed suction on the coastal docks and railway transportation still in a stage, local orange growers, shippers and packers report "sailing ahead" unless the situation changes...and changes. The outlook for the next Valencia season is bright, as their share to make 1047 one of the most successful years in output of the county. The recent splurge of rain was regarded as manna from heaven by the growers, as it served to irrigate their lands amply for the next two or three months. With successive periods of rain expected before long, man-made irrigation methods may not be needed until spring. One local shipper reported seeing carloads of canned orange juice sitting on the docks, with no one able to touch them because of the present strike. As far as Chilean Nitrate goes, which is valued highly as a fertilizer for the citrus orchards, it is to be found in vast quantities...but on the docks, tied up by the strike also, and untouchable by the growers. William C. Gathas, 58 year age, passed away at St. Jude hospital last Wednesday after following a long illness. Due the past spring, the deceased derwent a major operation at Mayo hospital in Rochester Y., in the hope of regaining health, but due to the seriousness of his illness, this was of no effect and his passing yesterday nevertheless a great shock to citizens of Anaheim. Football, the college brand, teaches the value of teamwork and the individual must make himself a cog in the machine rather than a prima donna. We have seen many a bad case of "highschoolitis" taken out of a young man in only a few weeks of trying out for a freshman team. That cockiness evaporates under the impact of all those other "hot-shots" from different high schools and the man who can take it and go on the next year to make the varsity usually come out cooled down and a better man in spite of himself. The last two world wars proved that the American young man had a good competitive heart and the bodily contact games that we play had a lot to do with that will to win. Politics is a funny thing for most people, and most professional politicians, to figure out. The party whose candidates have just won in an election is prone to take too much credit unto themselves. Perhaps they take this way to blow off the steam generated in the heat of the campaign and cannot turn down the old boiler after the ballots have been counted. They should remember, however, that the loudest are the ones who have voted that same way in other elections that have gone dead against them. This is certainly a saddening thought but we are afraid it is nevertheless true. The constructive thing to do, therefore, is to boldly grasp the challenge and try to correct things that the people have voted against. Work and fight for the things that have made America great, insist on legislation that is forward looking and in the interest of all the people, make sure that the rights of minorities are protected so that no majority can rob or dispossess them and last, but surely not least, be certain that our government is the servant and not the master. This is a bitter prescription but a study of Gibbon's "Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire" would not hurt the average American. It might even make him think. One local shipper reported seeing carloads of canned orange juice sitting on the docks, with no one able to touch them because of the present strike. As far as Chilean Nitrate goes, which is valued highly as a fertilizer for the citrus orchards, it is to be found in vast quantities... but on the docks, tied up by the strike also, and untouchable by the growers. In 1945 the shippers sent out 75,000 cars. Any more than that would have been regarded as surplus. During the past season, 50,000 cars went out, and was regarded by shippers as "80 per cent normal". In 1947 they expect a 79-80 per cent normal shipment by the close of the season. Meanwhile, in the way of wind and frost, anything can happen. Judging by the past years, however, growers declare no cause for alarm. The Associated Farmers of Orange county were highly praised by several of the distributors. The lack of strikes in Orange county since 1936 has been directly attributed to this organization, which is a feather they can put into their cap... right next to the one from the Community Chest, of course. House labor has been ample. The agreement between the United States government and the Mexican government for supplying the pickers, however, expires on June 86, 1947, and unless this agreement can be renewed, the situation will drop to the "sanfu" stage. The growers are quite concerned over this agreement, with no "buts" about it. Many citrus pickers employed before the war aren't returning to the job because of new trades learned while in the army and construction work which is now paying higher wages. The growers depend greatly on this inter-country agreement and, if it fails to occur, they'll be hit with a lack of help right in the middle of the Valencia picking season—which starts on May 1. Florida, of course, presents a certain amount of competition to California orange growers. At present, the Peninsular State is shipping heavy loads of its mid-season varieties but the fruit is immature, small and selling at low prices. None of the fruit is permitted to enter California areas because of certain pests contained in Florida groves, unknown to the locals. California Valencias have nearly all been William C. Gathas, 58 years old, passed away at St. John hospital last Wednesday after following a long illness. Due to the past spring, the deceased derwent a major operation at Mayo hospital in Rochester Y., in the hope of regaining health, but due to the serious of his illness, this was of no effect and his passing yesterday nevertheless a great shock to citizens of Anaheim. Born in Greece, he came to United States in 1906 and been a resident of Anaheim in 1911, entering the cafe business here at that time. He was one of the Oyster Loaf cafe on Center street. Left to mourn his passing his wife, Ina V. Gathas of home at 631 North Lemon stone son, William C. Gathas, Anaheim, and one brother, H. Gathas of Greece. Mr. Gathas was well known in the business circles of this city and was respected for his loyalty to his community and the city try in which he lived. Already to aid, in every way possible, the projects for the benefit of his city, he was a book for Anaheim and for Orlando county. Funeral services will be conducted at the Melrose A chapel Saturday morning at e'eleck. The remains are in pose at Backs-Campbell and Kears mortuary. League of Cities To Meet Tonight City Clerk Charles Griffith ported yesterday that the Oregon County League of Cities will vene at 6:45 p.m. tonight at Elks club, 488 North Los Angeles street. Featured speaker of the meeting will be Richard Carpenter legal counsel of the California League of Cities. The subject his address, as disclosed by Griffith, will be "1947 Legislation It May Affect California Citizens." City Chest Drive Reported Still Behind Schedule Donations to Anaheim's 1946 Community Chest drive picked up somewhat during the past week but the drive in general is said to be far behind its original schedule. Secretary-Treasurer of the fund drive committee, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, reported that slightly more than two thousand dollars rolled into the Chest during the past week, raising the total on hand to $19,300. "Once again we would like to stress the importance of the Community Chest to the people of Anaheim", said Rev. Schmelzer in an interview yesterday evening. "The Chest aids so many organizations of the community", he added, "that our drive cannot be permitted to fail. Orangizations such as the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christian association, the Salvation Army, United Service Organization, Catholic Welfare and the 'Teen Canteen receive our direct aid. Should our drive fail, the results will be passed on to all these other organizations. That is why your donations are so vastly important to us." Advertise in the Anaheim Gazette and then stand by for action! ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1946 AND RAIL CITRUS HEADS fertilizer and needed supplies transportation still in a critical state and packers report "rough changes ... and changes fast! A season is bright, as far as rear. The growers are doing most successful years in orange. William C. Gathas, Anaheim Business Man, Passes Wed. William C. Gathas, 58 years of passed away at St. Joseph hospital last Wednesday afternoon, burying a long illness. During past spring, the deceased unvent a major operation at the two hospitals in Rochester, N. in the hope of regaining his th, but due to the seriousness his illness, this was of no avail his passing yesterday was artheless a great shock to the senses of Anaheim. Council Rules on Zoning Variances; Denies Three Last Tuesday's meeting of Anaheim's City Council, held in the council chambers of the City Hall was concerned mostly with decisions by members on the latest variances to zoning restriction as submitted to them. An application for a variance to the zoning restriction on the property of Dr. M. W. Walker of 1919 East Center street was denied by the council. The application was for a deluxe trailer park in the present single-family residential district. Another application for a change in the zoning restrictions was also denied, this one having been submitted by Leslie W. and Lillie Casebere for a motel and trailer park in what is now a residential area on East Center street in the vicinity of the Lincoln school. Submitted by Harold J. Botts, the next variance was held over by the council for further investigation. Botts requested the con- Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver Sunday Evening Rodrigo Diaz Maanzano, 25, a Mexican national from the Vermont camp, was struck down and killed instantly by a hit-run driver in the 900 block, East Center street last Sunday night. According to reports gathered from eye-witnesses, a dark coupe speeding away from the scene was suspected of being the vehicle that struck Maanzano, dragging him for 189 feet. Shortly after the accident, local police arrived at the scene. Of the many witnesses interviewed, no one could give exact data on the car or the driver except to say that it was a "dark coupe". Santa Ana's police department was immediately notified to keep a lookout for the vehicle "with a possible loose hood and a dented fender". A car answering part of this description was later found abandoned at Santa Ana and was referred to the Anaheim police for investigation. The car how- Retail Division Maps Out Yur Decoration Plans At a breakfast meeting Retail Division of the Cherry Commerce held last morning, plans were made for Anaheim's festive celebration, the merchanting the plan of ornamental city's main stem with a sparkling tinsel and lights. According to Warren special Christmas coordi- the Retail Division, the of the merchants favor oration of the streets to ta before November 28. The decision on this date will be by the decoration company to supply the men and r Such materials may not able until after November. The decorations will be on Center street from street on the east to mid-tween Clementine and streets on the west, acco Mrs. William Trockstad, o of the Christmas committee William C. Gathas, 58 years of age passed away at St. Joseph Hospital last Wednesday afternoon, leaving a long illness. During past spring, the deceased unavent a major operation at the two hospital in Rochester, N. In the hope of regaining his health, but due to the seriousness of his illness, this was of no avail. His passing yesterday was fortheless a great shock to the citizens of Anaheim. Born in Greece, he came to the United States in 1906 and had a resident of Anaheim since entering the cafe business at that time. He was owner of the Oyster Loaf café on West Street. Shift to mourn his passing are wife, Ina V. Gathas of the age at 631 North Lemon street; son, William C. Gathas, Jr., nephew, and brother, Peter Gathas of Greece. Mr. Gathas was well known by the business circles of this city was respected for his loyalty to his community and the councils which he lived. Always ready to aid, in every way possible the projects for the betterment of his city, he was a booster Anaheim and for Orange City. General services will be conducted at the Melrose Abbey Saturday morning at 10:80 a.m. The remains are in reel Backs-Campbell and Kaul-mortuary. League of Cities To Meet Tonight By Clerk Charles Griffith read yesterday that the Orange City League of Cities will convene at 6:45 p.m. tonight at the club, 428 North Los Anstreet. Featured speaker of the event will be Richard Carpenter, counsel of the California League of Cities. The subject of address, as disclosed by Griffin will be "1947 Legislation as may Affect California Cities." Another application for a change in the zoning restrictions was also denied, this one having been submitted by Leslie W. and Lillie Casebere for a motel and trailer park in what is now a residential area on East Center street in the vicinity of the Lincoln school. Submitted by Harold J. Botts, the next variance was held over by the council for further investigation. Botts requested the construction okay on a retail nursery and the erection of a lath house, a glass house and a tool shed at 705 West LaVerne. Denied by the council was a petition for a variance at 1260 East Center street submitted by Willis L. Hollowell for the expansion of his business by the erection of a chicken hatchery and a breeder. Held over for further investigation was a request by Louis Hennig for the manufacture of cloth buffers at 325 to 407 South Claudina street. Frank Schrott, Sr., Long-Time Local Citizen, Passes Frank J. Schrott, Sr., 88 years of age, passed away at Anaheim hospital last Sunday, Nov. 17. The family home is at route S, box 189. Born in Ruth, Mich., he had been a resident of Anaheim for the past thirty years. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic church. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Edna and Miss Mabel Schrott, both of Anaheim; five sons, Arthur, Earl, Louis and Philip Schrott, all of Anaheim and Frank Schrott, Junior, of Huntington Park, Calif., and five grandchildren. Recitation of Holy Rosary was held in the chapel of Backs-Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary on Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock with mass Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Interment was in Holy Sepulcher cemetery. Voting Officials To Be Honored At Banquet The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county will honor officials of Katella No. 1 precinct and San Clemente No. 1 police arrived at the scene. Of the many witnesses intervieweed, no one could give exact data on the car or the driver except to say that it was a "dark coupe". Santa Ana's police department was immediately notified to keep a lookout for the vehicle "with a possible loose hood and a dented fender". A car answering part of this description was later found abandoned at Santa Ana and was referred to the Anaheim police for investigation. The car, however, did not answer the description of the hit-run vehicle sufficiently to warrant further investigation. The Anaheim police yesterday were carefully tracking down each and every new lead made available to them by witnesses. Many of the leads are proving to be "duuds", while others are supplying useful information. Chief of Police Mark Stephenson requested all residents of Anaheim to report vehicles of the following description: "A Ford coupe, year 1937 or 1938 with one or more headlights broken and front part of car or hood dented". A five-cent piece and a penny, bits of broken glass and other articles found at the scene are slowly constructing the details of Maanzano's death. Somewhere, somplace, a killer is being drawn back to his crime by the long arm of John Law. Eventually, he will be brought to justice. Investigation of broken headlight glass determined the make and year of the car while an examination conducted by officers at the scene of the accident showed exactly where Maanzano was hit (on the corner of East and Center streets) and the distance he'd been dragged or carried before losing contact with the car and rolling approximately 54 feet. The body is being held at the Hilgenfeld mortuary pending an inquest, which was scheduled for yesterday afternoon, the reports of which haven't been released for publication up until press time. Old Temple To Be Reconstructed Old Temple To Be Reconstructed mens to restore a historic ghost of California's Mother Lode mining area were received mounting interest this week at the Masonic Grand Lodge of California was granted permission to construct a replica of the old Masonic Masonic Temple, a ment landmark of the former the old town, now a part of Mobia State park, is located miles north of Sonora in Imme county, according to James E. McConnell, president of the Columbia Historical association. Spokesmen of ledge reveal that the building be reconstructed as a shrine in memory of the pioneer Mafof the "Gold Rush" days. JoR. Knowland of Oakland, of the State Park commission, announced his sincere applal of the plan. specifications and careful designs of the interior and exterior of the former two story structure have been assem- bled after a year spent in research, photographs and plans by Leon Whitsell, Burlingame, chairman of the committee on Masonic history; Grand Lodge of Masons; Jerry Carpenter, San Francisco, director of the Recreation and Travel department, State chamber of commerce; Aubrey Drury, San Francisco, secretary of the California Historical society; Lewis Bach, Sonora, secretary of the Tuolumne Lodge No. 8, F. & A. M.; and Dr. McConnell. The building is said to have been built in 1854 and destroyed in 1893. Much valuable data was obtaned from an early etching of the original building made in 1855 from nature on stone by Kuchel and Dresel. The artist, Charles C. Kuchel, was the great-uncle of the present State Controller, Thomas H. Kuchel, Sacramento, and Theo. B. Kuchel, publisher of the Anaheim Gasette. The rare etching was presented to the Columbia Historical Park association by H. Plath and Sons, San Francisco. Voting Officials To Be Honored At Banquet The Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county will honor officials of Katella No. 1 precinct and San Clemente No. 1 precinct at the Anaheim Elks clubhouse next Tuesday, November 26. Katella No. 1 precinct, according to official tallies, turned in the largest percentage of votes at the November 5 election and San Clemente No. 1 precinct turned out the most voters. The organization will also invite Mrs. Lelia Eastman, chairman of the Orange County Republican Central committee; Chairman Curtis Burrow of the Democratic Central committee; and County Clerk B. J. Smith and Mrs. Lillian Angle, chief registration deputy as guests at the dinner, which will be a part of the "county government" night at the event. Membership of Katella No. 1 board includes William C. Mauerhan as inspector, John Beneke and Harry M. Peterson as judges and Pearl C. Mohn, Eleanor B. Knapp and Theresa Ricker as clerks. The turnout of Katella No. 1 was 85.123 per cent of the registered voters, or 206 out of 242 registered. San Clemente No. 1 precinct with 595 registered, turned out 378 voters, including 15 absentees. Its officials were Mary E. Carrick, inspector; Jenny A. Lane and Ellen A. Shork, judges; and Rosalle B. Greene, Irene L. Wert and Bessie M. Driscol as clerks. Besides the dinner, appropriate certificates will be presented to these officials in recognition of the turnout of electors. ZETTE BER 21, 1946 TEN PAGES NUMBER 4 Retail Division Maps Out Yule Decoration Plan At a breakfast meeting of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce held last Tuesday morning, plans were mapped out for Anaheim's festive Christmas celebration, the merchants favoring the plan of ornamenting the city's main stem with a variety of sparkling tinsel and colored lights. According to Warren Ashleigh, special Christmas coordinator of the Retail Division, the majority of the merchants favor the decoration of the streets to take place before November 28. The final decision on this date will be given by the decoration company asked to supply the men and materials. Such materials may not be available until after November 28. The decorations will be placed on Center street from Emily street on the east to midway between Clementine and Helena streets on the west, according to Mrs. William Trockstad, chairman of the Christmas committee. WATER SITUATION IN COUNTY STUDIED BY SPECIAL COMMITTEE Water conservation, salt water intrusion into the basin and what is being done about it has recently been publicized by various agencies, organizations and some political sub-divisions of the county. In a letter addressed to Willis Warner, chairman of the County Board of Supervisors, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce enclosed a copy of the report made by the Chamber's Public Services and Facilities and Buildings committee on the "Water Situation in this County". Legion Members Discuss Drive For New Home A new home for Anaheim's post of the American Legion was featured topic of conversation at the local post's meeting in the City Hall clubroom, last Monday night as reports on their current fund drive for the new building were given. In order to encourage donations to their cause, the McCoy Motor company has provided a 1946 Ford which will be given away free at the conclusion of the drive. The report contends that there is available to this county sufficient water to stop the depletion in underground storage. "There is water sufficient from the Metropolitan Aqueduct to cover every foot of our coastal basin to a depth of eighteen inches yearly". Regulation of the winter flow through the Prado dam was suggested in order to halt the wasteage to the ocean as a conservative measure. It was also suggested to utilize reclaimed sewer water. "The cost of Metropolitan water is more than the cost of local pump water and the reclamation sewage is an expensive operation but we reiterate that if Orange county does not take advantage..." oration of the streets to take place before November 28. The final decision on this date will be given by the decoration company asked to supply the men and materials. Such materials may not be available until after November 28. The decorations will be placed on Center street from Emily street on the east to midway between Clementine and Helena streets on the west, according to Mrs. William Trockstad, chairman of the Christmas committee. Date of the annual gift hunt sponsored by the merchants, and the appearance of Santa Claus has not been set but the events Compare These Sets of Figures; Then Put On Your Thinking Cap! The figures below show the amount of water in gallons taken by Anaheim from the city wells. In July, August and September of 1941, part of the water was supplied by the Metropolitan Water district. From October, 1941, until July, 1944, the city wells took the entire load. From July 1 of 1944 to the present, the city relieved part of the drainage on city wells by the purchase of water from the Metropolitan district supply. | Year | Amount of Water (gallons) | | :--- | :--- | | 1988-84 | 408,997,891 | | 1984-85 | 404,888,100 | | 1985-86 | 500,867,400 | | 1986-87 | 490,560,680 | | 1987-88 | 508,474,000 | | 1988-89 | 680,789,495 | | 1989-40 | 581,767,000 | | 1940-41 | 557,675,700 | | 1941-42 | 477,828,200 | | 1942-43 | 687,128,900 | | 1943-44 | 739,686,325 | | 1944-45 | 730,384,125 | | 1945-46 | 875,809,200 | The sewage increase in the city plus the expanding population are the chief causes of the alarming drainage on the underground supply. The growth of industry, increasing the amount of water used for sewage, is a main user of the supply. The figures below indicate the amount of sewage in gallons by the city between 1988 and July 1, 1946: | Year | Amount of Water (gallons) | | :--- | :--- | | 1988 | 812,000,000 | | 1984 | 850,000,000 | | 1985 | 800,000,000 | | 1986 | 880,000,000 | | 1987 | 850,000,000 | | 1988 | 890,000,000 | | 1989 | 410,000,000 | | 1940 | 870,000,000 | | 1941 | 460,000,000 | | 1942 | 485,000,000 | | 1943 | 665,000,000 | | 1944-45 | 665,000,000 | | 1945-46 | 631,000,000 | As can be noted from the figures above, the amount of sewage developed in the city up until July 1, 1946, has nearly tripled since 1933. The amount of water used has nearly doubled. As for the next ten years, only time will tell. The citizens of Anaheim guaranteed for themselves and for the future of their city an adequate supply of water when they voted to join the Metropolitan Water District some fifteen years ago. Thus, assurance of a continuing water supply is the problem of the territory surrounding Anaheim for it is they, not we of Anaheim; who are depleting the underground supply of water to their own detriment. The county is faced with a serious problem, especially in view of the rapid population increases expected within the next ten year period. The Anaheim City Council will if necessary pump water from the underground tables up to 100 per cent of the total city consumption of water. This is the result of citizen complaint that the city of Anaheim spends many thousands of extra dollars for Metropolitan water when city pumps are standing idle; when on the other hand, the sister cities, the ranchers, and the unin- Orange County Peace Officers Ball Imogene Lynn to be featured vocalist with Frankie Saputo's orchestra at the annual benefit ball of the Orange County Peace Officers association to be staged this Friday night at the Rendezvous ballroom, Balboa, at 8 o'clock. Highlights of the evening will be a vaudeville act and many attractive door prizes. Tickets may be secured at any law enforcement office. General chairman is Jack L. Casey, Santa Ana police department, assisted by George Pletts, central committee chairman of the Laguna Beach police department. RED CROSS ORDERS LAYETTE MATERIAL Layette material for overseas relief, ordered by the local Red Cross office, is expected in the very near future, Mrs. M. A. Gauer, chapter chairman, announced. The garments may be created in private homes. Seamstresses may call the office, phone 2065, for additional information. More food is wasted annually by delays and inefficiencies in marketing in the United States than was consumed annually by our armed forces and lend-release shipments combined during the war.