anaheim-gazette 1948-04-15

Where Fire Prevention Should Begin Any long range fire prevention program which will get results must include educational work in the school systems. Traffic safety instruction is part of the curricula of most modern schools. Fire safety is equally important. The work should begin in the early grammar school grades, and be carried on to the university level. In many instances, it could be profitably and interestingly combined with other instruction. It is susceptible to dramatization. It could be varied from season to season. For the Fourth of July, as an example, the dangers inherent in improper use of fireworks, and the fire carlessness of picknickers and campers could be stressed. The basic attitudes we carry through life become established at an early age. A child who has been given entertaining, intelligent instruction in fire hazards and their elimination will soon develop ingrained habits of carefulness and attention to dangers. He will turn into the kind of adult who doesn’t take stupid, unnecessary chances. He will grow up equipped to play a continuous than there were before the war and proportionately more buses and trucks. Besides 1,500,000 more home owners now heat their homes with oil. Standard Oil never lost a battle since Idaho Tarbell wrote up old John D. Rockefeller. Let me remind you that the old guy hired one of the best editors that ever sat at the helm in a New York daily newspaper, and he popularized old John D. by telling the truth about the oil-founder. The records of the Rockefellers for the past quarter of a century guarantees the ability of Standard Oil to save the industry. They’ll do it with ONLY A BILLION DOLLARS.—J. E. Jones, National Industries News Service. Pensions For All This November we’re going to have the all-time, all-inclusive proposition which has been tailormade to provide something for everybody. It’s the old “Ham ’n’ Eggs” idea made up into a new political salad—but what a salad! It includes such tasty bits as the legalizing of bookie joints and all forms of gambling; pensions of $100 per month for persons over 60; $30 a week sick or disabil- son to season. For the Fourth of July, as an example, the dangers inherent in improper use of fireworks, and the fire carlessness of picknickers and campers could be stressed. The basic attitudes we carry through life become established at an early age. A child who has been given entertaining, intelligent instruction in fire hazards and their elimination will soon develop ingrained habits of carefulness and attention to dangers. He will turn into the kind of adult who doesn’t take stupid, unnecessary chances. He will grow up equipped to play a continuous part in the fight against a relentless destroyer. At this season of the year, special emphasis is being placed on forest fire prevention, and here is a subject which is perfectly suited to our schools. Our forests are one of the nation’s greatest legacies to its youth—and their preservation is a duty of all. And even very young children can understand the simple rules that will prevent 90 per cent of all the fires in the forests. The Beaches Beckon Unlike Topsy, California’s beaches, where millions frolic each year in the sun and sand, didn’t just grow. Nature provided their sun-struck contours, but it remained for the State and various municipalities to develop them to their present beauty, popularity and world-wide fame. That fact was emphasized a few days ago in a Shoreline Planning Association report revealing how man’s ingenuity is converting more miles of shimmering coastline into playland meccas. Near Santa Monica, 14 million cubic yards of sand are being pumped from inland dunes to widen several miles of beaches. At Playa Del Rey, a multi-million dollar project will provide a 1,350-acre beach park, a 13-mile scenic drive, and a yacht harbor for 9,000 pleasurec raft. Hermosa Beach is building a $200,000 marine life observatory. San Diego is spending millions for bathing beaches, park areas and a wild-life preserve. In Northern California, park beaches, forest retreats, river and mountain recreational facilities are also being planned on a grand scale and developed at great cost. Where does the money come from? The State contributed $3,744,999 last year from taxes on oil properties for beach and park development, beautification and maintenance. That revenue will continue to flow into recreational budgets if President Truman signs legislation which Congress is expected to pass late this month, renouncing Federal claims to California’s tidelands. A veto, of course, would cut off the State funds at their source. One man's signature can assure millions Pensions For All This November we're going to have the all-time, all-inclusive proposition which has been tailormade to provide something for everybody. It's the old “Ham 'n' Eggs” idea made up into a new political salad—but what a salad! It includes such tasty bits as the legalizing of bookle joints and all forms of gambling; pensions of $100 per month for persons over 60; $30 a week sick or disability payments to anyone over 18; $100 jobless allowance for those involuntarily out of work; the same amount for retired school teachers, ministers, widows with minor children, blind persons and those permanently disabled. Besides this it would reapportion the state Senate, regulate oleomargarine, public lands, surface mining, water pollution and certain methods of healing. Best of all—from the standpoint of the principal sponsors of the measure, that is—it would create a pension commission of five—each to get a salary of $15,000 annually. And the bill states just who those five commissioners shall be. Their names sound exactly the same as the five principal sponsors. What a coincidence. Spain—Quick Reversal The lightning speed with which the White House and the Senate rejected the House proposal for aid to Spain shows that Washington as a whole is not softening toward Franco. And it shouldn’t. But the trouble is that some damage has already been done. From Rome came reports that the House action was a blow to the anti-Communist elements in Italy. One Italian official termed it “incredibly bad timing.” The “shock” expressed in other western European capitals was undoubtedly genuine. One wonders just how short the memories of some congressmen can be. Have they forgotten that Francisco Franco openly allied himself with Hitler and publicly prayed for an Exis victory? Have they forgotten that Franco crushed democracy in Spain and continues to deny the people political and religious liberty? Have they forgotten why we fought the war? If democracy is so weak in its fight against communism that it must ally itself with fascism in the effort to survive, then democracy is doomed. But democracy is not that weak, and congressmen should not act as if it were. This is no time for the hysteria that loses sight of what America’s goal is in international affairs. This is no time to embrace one enemy of decency and justice in order to defend ourselves against another. Where does the money come from? The State contributed $3,744,999 last year from taxes on oil properties for beach and park development, beautification and maintenance. That revenue will continue to flow into recreational budgets if President Truman signs legislation which Congress is expected to pass late this month, renouncing Federal claims to California's tidelands. A veto, of course, would cut off the State funds at their source. One man's signature can assure millions of Californians their place in the sun by keeping title to the beaches and the 1200-mile California coastline in the State's hands where it belongs. That man is President Truman. Standard Oil Bets a Million Public opinion regarding the oil industry has been very gloomy, and the big industry has not been able to stem the tide of pessimism by increasing the all-time record high—estimated by Standard Oil as 61 percent greater than before the war. The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey insists that the job ahead is a big job, calling for big plans and big performances. The company's advertising spread in full pages in the capital of the United States a few days ago laid down this amazing statement: "ONE BILLION DOLLARS—that's one thousand million dollars—is what this one company and its affiliates are spending in 1947 and 1948 to modernize and expand production and facilities at the greatest rate in our history." Congress must realize that it has an associate in the "billion-dollar" class. Standard Oil officials mention the opinion that "Standard Oil has lots of enemies." But that shows they are too supersensitive. The fact is that Standard Oil won such battles in Washington as repeal of the Sherman Anti-trust law. Standard tells you that the output of oil in our country was greater last year "than in the whole world in 1939." The oil industry furnishes the gas for 3,000,000 more cars In Case of War Under the Constitution of the United States only Congress can declare war. Before the first World War, Woodrow Wilson addressed Congress and appealed to the legislative groups to recognize the probability that the United States would eventually be drawn into the conflict. The discovery of radio played an important part in the prewar days of World War II. Hitler and Mussolini bellowed defiance to the world, including the United States, and every radio station in our country was packed with listeners. The same listeners came back in a day or two to hear their own President Roosevelt defying the German and Italian leaders. Finally, many of our ships were sunk by German submarines and Congress followed the lead of the President and declared war. We won the second World War just as we had won the first World War. Today Uncle Sam is "champing at the bit," apparently hoping against hope to avoid being drawn into a third World War. Nevertheless, Washington wonders if it is only a matter of time before the United States will have to meet and lick Communist Russia by force of our superior military strength. Right now the United States government is patiently trying to avoid being drawn into a third World War. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago APRIL 26, 1873 An agreement has been entered into between the Anaheim Water Company and the North Anaheim Canal Company for the purpose of properly defending rights and privileges concerning the use of the flowing waters of the Santa Ana river and to prevent dissention. For sharing all expenses of keeping water in the ditch and construction of gates, etc. The agreement was made on the 21st of April, 1873 and will expire January 1, 1874. It was signed by John P. Zeyn, president Anaheim Water Company and Fred A. Korn, secretary Anaheim Water Company and William Kern and J. B. Raine, president and secretary respectively of the North Anaheim Canal Company, and was signed and sealed in the presence of John Fischer. Several months ago a number of gentlemen formed an association for the purpose of developing a silver mine which had been discovered in Arlington district, San Bernardino county, about one hundred miles from Anaheim. The association was known as the "Virginia Mining Company of Anaheim," and the gentlemen composing it are J. E. Bryan, John Bush, Jonothan Watson, W. N. Hardin, J. D. Ott, Oscar George, G. L. and D. G. Chilson. The two last named are now at the mine. school were examined in reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, physiology, history, geography and algebra. The examinations were creditable to both teachers and pupils. Examinations in the primary school were held Friday afternoon and Miss Marquis has every reason to be proud of her school. The public school will not open again until about the middle of August, giving three months and a half vacation. A private school will be opened Monday, May 5 in the grammar school building by Mr. Guinn. It will be made up of pupils from both departments. For the past two weeks we have been engaged in a futile attempt to find out the name of the lady John Nimmo of Santa Ana married. We have concluded not to mention the circumstance at all. The subscribers to the street sprinkling fund are requested to meet on Monday evening next at Clark's Book Store for the purpose of making all the necessary arrangements. By a sudden movement of the horse Miss Anna Fischer was riding she was thrown off. By a sudden movement of Miss Fischer she got on him again. No injuries. On last Monday morning about 5 o'clock a slight shock of earth- We going to have the proposition which has provide something for "Ham 'n' Eggs" idea critical salad—but what much tasty bits as the points and all forms of $100 per month for a week sick or disability over 18; $100 job-evolutarily out of rent for retired school widows with minor and those permanent-its it would reapportion regulate oleomargarine, mining, water pollution of healing. Best of all of the principal sponsor is—it would create of five—each to get a usually. And the bill five commissioners sound exactly the principal sponsors. What a reversal need with which the Senate rejected the call to Spain shows that he is not softening to shouldn't. What some damage has from Rome came reports was a blow to therants in Italy. One Ita-"incredibly bad timedressed in other west-was undoubtedly gen- now short the memorien can be. Have theyisco Franco openly aler and publicly prayed Have they forgotten democracy in Spain and people political and they forgotten why weak in its fight that it must ally itself effort to survive, then not that weak, and not act as if it were. The hysteria that loses it's goal is in interna-tion no time to embrace and justice in order against another. of gentlemen formed an association for the purpose of developing a silver mine which had been discovered in Arlington district, San Bernardino county, about one hundred miles from Anaheim. The association was known as the "Virginia Mining Company of Anaheim," and the gentlemen composing it are J. E. Bryan, John Bush, Jonothan Watson, W. N. Hardin, J. D. Ott, Oscar George, G. L. and D. G. Chilson. The two last named are now at the mine. A specimen of the rock which they are now taking out has been found to contain nearly twelve hundred dollars to the ton. Some of the rock first taken out was sent to San Francisco to be assayed and was found to contain four hundred dollars to the ton. Several capitalists of San Francisco will shortly come down to examine the mine and if satisfied as to its richness, active steps will be taken to develop it. The Santa Ana and Tustin City Ditch company has been incorporated. The names of the incorporators are: W. A. Abbott, W. H. Spurgeon, A. T. Bates, C. Tustin, J. P. Johnson, J. Dunlap, G. L. Russel. The officers of the company are W. A. Abbott, president; A. T. Bates, vice-president; John Dunlap, secretary and treasurer. They propose to take the water from the Santa Ana river at a point about two miles above the head of the mouth of the Chapman ditch. When complete it will be about fifteen miles long. The school fund being exhausted the public schools closed yesterday about a month sooner than expected. Pupils of the grammar 25 Years Ago APRIL 26, 1923 Oliver Hill came to Anaheim in 1873 and has been a resident of this city ever since. He engaged in farming and hay raising cultivating many acres of what is now northern Orange county. Together with his four brothers he came to this section when the valley was sparsely settled and has seen it grow from almost a wilderness to its present era of commercial activity. The greater part of southern California fifty years ago was devoted to cattle and sheep raising, a fat steer selling for a dollar or two, but the principal revenue was derived from the hides which were shipped from San Diego to San Francisco. Sheep could be bought for 50 cents in these days. The subscribers to the street sprinkling fund are requested to meet on Monday evening next at Clark's Book Store for the purpose of making all the necessary arrangements. By a sudden movement of the horse Miss Anna Fischer was riding she was thrown off. By a sudden movement of Miss Fischer she got on him again. No injuries. On last Monday morning about 5 o'clock a sigliht shock of earthquake was felt in Anaheim. A shock was felt at the mission about nine o'clock the same morning. The steamer Gypsy, laden with oil, etc., arrived at Anaheim Landing on Saturday last at 3:30 p.m. A lighter was loaded and at the dock at 5:30, just two hours after the arrival of the steamer. We call attention to the card of Mrs. Flora Eldridge in this issue advertising millinery and Butterick's famous patterns for sale. Today is the 54th anniversary of the introduction of Odd Fellows in the United States. The members of Anaheim lodge celebrated the day by a picnic. If you have tears prepare to shed them now. Onions are very scarce. Messrs. G. C. Knox, Ed Miles and Antonio Yorba have gone on a trip to Julian. Read the inducements offered by M. Calisher & Co. at their "cheap cash store"—dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes. 25 Years Ago cent sensations in real estate circles. The purchase price is said to be $77,000. It is understood that Messrs. Schumacher and Renner, proprietors of the S.Q.R., are planning a large building and the establishment of a big department store. It will be the largest mercantile house in Orange county. Bob White, Pat McClosky, Ernest Ganahl and C.C.Lamb were chosen by the Lions club Friday to represent the local club at the annual convention. Rev.A.G.H.Bode was the speaker at the Friday luncheon, his subject being, "The Code of Ethics." All Riutcel, J.P.Sebastian and Hans Hansen were enrolled as new members of the club. weak in its fight that it must ally itself effort to survive, then not that weak, and not act as if it were. The hysteria that loses it's goal is in internaction no time to embrace and justice in order against another. Of this irresponsible sacrifice principal for radio played an import-day days of World War. Be-War, Woodrow Wilson appealed to the legislate the probability would eventually be The same listeners two to hear their own lying the German and many of our ships submarines and Con- of the President and the second World War the first World War. Is "champing at the against hope to avoid World War. Neveronders if it is only a United States will Communist Russia by military strength. Red States government avoid being drawn into with his four brothers he came to this section when the valley was sparsely settled and has seen it grow from almost a wilderness to its present era of commercial activity. The greater part of southern California fifty years ago was devoted to cattle and sheep raising, a fat steer selling for a dollar or two, but the principal revenue was derived from the hides which were shipped from San Diego to San Francisco. Sheep could be bought for 50 cents in those days, being raised principally for the wool. The Stearns Ranch company owned many thousands of acres of land in the south, including practically half of Orange county. Their agent, a man named W. R. Olden, well versed in land values, said that nobody alive then would live to see the day that land here would sell for $100 an acre. Mr. Hill liked Anaheim when he came here half a century ago, and he still likes it. He is well fixed financially and is spending the evening of his life here amid scenes that have changed wonderfully since he first saw this matchless section. An army of officers under command of Sheriff Sam Jernigan swooped down upon Seal Beach Saturday afternoon, arrested twenty-two men and confiscated a couple of hundred gallons of liquor. As a result Seal Beach is dry and desolate this week. The raid was conducted in the midst of the Saturday night merrymaking at the beach. The liquor was variously found under wood piles, in houses, buried on premises and in the hip pockets of the men arrested. Three cars, in which bottles were found may be confiscated. The S.Q.R. store's purchase of the Knights of Pythias property, formerly the Dickel building at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets was one of the re-stablishment of a big department store. It will be the largest mercantile house in Orange county. Bob White, Pat McClosky, Ernest Ganahl and C. C. Lamb were chosen by the Lions club Friday to represent the local club at the annual convention. Rev. A. G. H. Bode was the speaker at the Friday luncheon, his subject being, "The Code of Ethics." All Riutcel, J. P. Sebastian and Hans Hansen were enrolled as new members of the club. Work on the pre-cooling plant of the Placentia Orange Growers Association will start as soon as the materials which are enroute, arrive. A Pomona contractor will construct both the plant there and in Fullerton at a cost estimated at $200,000. The Placentia plant will have twice the capacity of the Fullerton house. The Placentia plant will be located just east of the packing house. An alarm of fire called the department to the southwest part of town Monday afternoon but there was no occasion for their services. A dish rag smouldering in an iron pot on a gas stove filled the house with smoke, causing neighbors to believe the building was on fire. The Ellison-White Chautauqua corporation which has given the people of Anaheim excellent weeks' entertainment for several years past will be here for a week beginning Sunday, May 6. The big tent will be pitched on the old municipal camp grounds on Cypress street between Los Angeles and Lemon, close to the business section of town. The busiest people in town right now are the men in charge of arrangements for the coming orange show. Two important announcements were made Saturday by Malcolm Fraser on behalf of the association. Mae Busch, Claire Wilson, Conrad Nagel and Eleanor Cameron Files For Superior Judge Judge Howard C. Cameron of Ana announces he will run the office of Superior Court on the basis of his long experience in Orange county justice superior courts. Able and experienced jurist, Judge Cameron for the past seven years has been Superior Court pro-tem, taking the bench on the regular jurists were away. He is the only justice peace in Orange county to receive this signal honor, and a letter of commendation for outstanding work from theeme Court. All stars in their own world in the world of motion pictures will appear the evening of 22 on the stages of the show make speeches. Lettie Carroll, judge dancing teacher, has taken the direction of a pageto depict the introduction in california of the Valencia or Charles Pearson has been grant-permit to build a residence Welrose street to cost $3000. Weisel is reported to be ill at his Santa Fe Springs. Judge Cameron was proposed for the post of Superior Court judge by a county-wide group of attorneys, businessmen and civic leaders, who point out that the maturity and experience of Judge Cameron will be a vital asset to the Orange County Superior Court. County Veteran Service Continues In view of recent announcements that services to veterans are again being curtailed by the Veterans Administration due to a shortage of funds, Ben Liebermann, Orange county Director of Veterans Affairs, located at Orange County Veterans Service Center, 225 North Broadway, in Santa Ana, today reassured veterans that complete service will continue to be rendered to veteran with all rights and benefits—national, state and local. Due to the reduction in VA personnel, the closing of contact offices and the reduction of training officers in the field, there will be a heavier work load on the Orange County Veterans Service office, but Mr. Liebermann emphasized that veterans and their dependents in this area will be fully served and will have complete cooperation from the service office. Among the hundreds of different services provided by the Orange County Veterans Service Center are: preparation and processing of claims for compensation or pensions; arrangements for hospitalization; conversion, reinstatement or initial issuance of National Service Life Insurance; filing of applications for terminal leave pay; assistance in obtaining federal or state educational benefits; handling of claims for burial allowances and death benefits; processing of applications for eligibility under the state farm and home purchase program, and a wide variety of other matters. Mr. Liebermann urged veterans and their dependents to call at his office for assistance on any matter pertaining to veterans' rights or benefits regardless of what the situation might be. He requested that veterans phone Santa Ana 0215 for an appointment before coming in. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license was issued to George J. Western of Los Angeles, and Regina Lucile Borden of Anaheim, Wednesday of last week at the county court house in Santa Ana. IN APPRECIATION After Tuesday's election we are deeply grateful of the confidence the voters of Anaheim have placed in the handling of our municipal affairs. We are sincerely pleased. We accept the challenge to go forward and do our part in conducting the city's business in the best way we know how. We will try to merit your support in every way. We believe in Anaheim and in its future and with our expanding community problems we pledge you an intelligent administration of public affairs. Signed RAY VAN WAGONER CHARLES PEARSON Signed RAY VAN WAGONER CHARLES PEARSON Thank You... WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE VOTERS OF ANAHEIM FOR THEIR COMPLIMENTARY VOTE IN TUESDAY'S CITY ELECTION. WE WILL CONTINUE TO RENDER THE BEST SERVICES POSSIBLE IN THE OPERATION OF OUR OFFICES. Chrles E. Griffith City Clerk A. G. Tuma City Treasurer