anaheim-gazette 1949-01-27

Now, We're Off A great many changes may be looked for in the policies of our Government. Major changes are proposed in our national affairs by President Truman. The 81st Congress will support him to the limit. Everybody will agree with the President that "many of our' shortcomings stand out in bold relief; we are suffering from excessively high prices; our production is still not large enough to satisfy our demands." He wants to raise minimum wages and to boost small business to the same importance as "growing monopoly." He reasserts the sad fact that our natural resources are being wasted. He hit the bull's-eye when he asked for the relief of 5,000,000 families who are living in slums and firetraps and 3,000,000 families who share their homes with others. The message of the President contains a good deal of horse sense. The President is doing his level best to straighten out a mess of problems. The American people are going along with the new administration in every possible way—wishing the Democrats well in their attempts to improve conditions. The outstanding mystery is to find out where Uncle Sam is at! That old boy is spending billions trying to rebuild peace throughout the world. We are being frus- have risen from 570,000 to 2,100,000; the number of bureaus, services and units has increased "four-fold to over eighteen hundred; annual expenditures have jumped from $3,600,000,000 to over $42,000,000,000, all the national debt for an average family climbed from $500 to about $7,500."—J. Jones, National Industries News Service. Harry Has His Day Harry Truman, former Army captain and now a prominent resident of Washington D.C., has had some big days in his life. There was the day when he was elected the Senate. And the day when fate put him in the White House. There was also the day—November 1948—when it became apparent that he scored a stunning upset in the national election. But his greatest day came last week when he was inaugurated President in own right. It wasn't just the inauguration, but the trimmings that went with it. Washington really went all out for the occasion and will probably be "all in" for some time come. January 20 was outstanding to Harry Truman not only because it marked the beginning of a new era. Letters to the Editor Editor's Note: Received in the mail this week, this letter by a local prominent rancher, expresses opposition to the proposal of purchase of Colorado river water to replenish the county’s underground supply. It is printed in the spirit in which the Gazette has always been published—that is, to give our readers both sides of any issue. TO THE EDITOR: All property owners in the Santa Ana Water Basin Water District, including Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, but excluding all other cities now in the Metropolitan Water District are being asked to vote on February 1st, to tax themselves to raise $200,000.00 to buy water from the Metropolitan Water Corp., under the pretense of replenishing the water in the basin, and to maintain the water level high enough to prevent the intrusion of salt water from the ocean into the basin. I believe that both of these objections contain a good deal of horse sense. The President is doing his level best to straighten out a mess of problems. The American people are going along with the new administration in every possible way—wishing the Democrats well in their attempts to improve conditions. The outstanding mystery is to find out where Uncle Sam is at! That old boy is spending billions trying to rebuild peace throughout the world. We are being frustrated by communism. So, there is nothing to guarantee that the country will get back to normal for a long time. One thing certain is that taxes will be high in the coming fiscal year. That doesn't imply the approval of the President's plan for a $4 billion tax increase. The indications are that there will be no excess-profits tax on corporations. But, suppose business is good? In that event the tax rate need not be raised. On the other hand, suppose business is bad? The two "ifs" are already putting taxation legislation off awhile. Wait till March and the tax matters will be more understandable than now. Congress will; Watch and Wait. The Federal government has become "the most gigantic business on earth." In the last twenty years civil employees great amounts of water if the bed of the river was opened to let the water through. This could be done with wells or pits, or any method that will let the water through. If it is found that the clay strata is not too thick, wells could be drilled and the casing pulled and let the water cut out glory holes as the artesian water did to the old artesian wells along the coast when the casings rusted out. If this section of the river bed could be made to absorb a reasonable amount of water with the Prado Dam slowing the water so it does not run off too fast, I am sure we would have enough to supply our needs for many, many years to come, or until conditions change so that anything we might do would not affect them, such for instance, as being annexed to the City of Los Angeles. Our water levels now are about the same as they were in 1938. I doubt if we have an over-draft except in very dry years such as the one just past. There is no way to tell how much water we get from the San Gabriel River; we know it is a large amount as the wells in the northwest section of the County are much higher than in the central part. Any large industrial developments will be taken care of by the cities now in the M. W. D. casing and left the holes wide open. THIS IS WHERE OUR SALT WATER IS COMING FROM. Additional proof is that fact that the wells of the City Newport first showed salt in 1938 at that time the water level in the basin stood at about 50 feet above sea level. If 50 feet would not keep the salt water out in 1938 what is the sense of buying Metropolitan water to build up a pressure in 1949? All we can do now is to down some fairly deep wells, down to boulder stratas in the affected districts, and years when we had a surplus of water as when we have a wet year with a good supply in the Prado Dam that we run out slowly, we can pump salt water down and keep it under control without lowering our water level. This proposition to buy water from the Metropolitan is the most asinine proposition we have proposed since some of the same men had planned to build the Santa Ana River flood control dam at Sulphur Slide Hill. The Army Engineers saved us from that one by building a fine, safe dam at Prado. We will have save ourselves this time... VOT NO on this Operations Rat Holiday 1st. Signed, J.D. I believe that both of these objectives are absolutely unnecessary and uncalled for, that spending this amount of money for these purposes would be like pouring it down a rat hole when it is badly needed to make improvements and buy equipment that will keep the basin amply full of water at all times, and keep the salt water low enough that it will never bother anyone. What are the remedies? We should do a great deal of work on the bed of the river from the point of the hill north of Olive where the river turns south, at least to the Olive bridge, and as much farther south as conditions are favorable. At the present time, practically all the water we get from the river is absorbed between the Yorba bridge and where the river turns south. I understand that between 10,000 and 20,000 miners inches under varying conditions sings in the ground between these points while only a few hundred inches sinks between the bend of the river and the Olive bridge with very little of that getting down into our pumping stratas, instead, it runs on top of the clay strata, finally into the drainage ditches along the coast. Logs of oil wells drilled along the bank of the river north of the Olive bridge show the district to be underlaid with a thick layer of boulders which would absorb Our water levels now are about the same as they were in 1938. I doubt if we have an over-draft except in very dry years such as the one just past. There is no way to tell how much water we get from the San Gabriel River; we know it is a large amount as the wells in the northwest section of the County are much higher than in the central part. Any large industrial developments will be taken care of by the cities now in the M. W. D. As to salt water, "brackish water to the experts;" in the early days in Anaheim, in wet winters the water would raise into the cellars in the west part of town showing an artesian head of about 145 feet at sea level. In prehistoric times, it was undoubtedly 200 feet or more; this condition existed for thousands of years while the earth's crust was hardening, and through earthquake shocks, far more violent than modern quakes. If there had been any opening between our basin and the ocean, even through rock, with our open stratas and 150-foot pressure, it would have washed a hole large enough so that we would never have had an artesian basin. Considering these facts, I think it is hard for anyone to think that we get our salt water from the ocean. Where does it come from? In drilling oil wells around the country, they do not always strike oil, but they always strike salt water under pressure if they go deep enough, usually about 3,000 feet. Here is what happened to our basin when oil was struck at Huntington Beach, many 'wildcats' were drilled in the flat between there and Costa Mesa, very few if any struck oil, so were abandoned without cementing off the hole that was drilled, and which they were allowed to do in those days, in fact many of them pulled the This proposition to buy water from the Metropolitan is the most asinine proposition we have proposed since some of the same men had planned to build the Santa Ana River flood control dam at Sulphur Slide Hill. The Army Engineers saved us from that one by building a fine dam at Prado. We will have to save ourselves this time... VOT NO on this Operations Rat Holiday February 1st. Signed, J. J. DURYER. Justices of the Peace Urge 'Own House-Cleaning' Higher standards for California justices of the peace were recommended in action taken by the California Justices and Constitutes association in Sacramento. Concluding a three-day meeting this week, the executive council of the association endorsed legislation proposed by the state judicial council. Judge Ray A. Baugh of Montrey, president of the association told newsmen "the justices are wholeheartedly behind a program to improve the justice courts." He said such things as minimum standards for courtroom housing; justice salaries; and qualifications for the office, are viewed by the association as "must" legislation. "We want to get the justice courts out of the horse and buggy age," Baugh explained. Sweden boasts a telephone wake-up service. Citizens simply pay the telephone company a small fee to be awakened each morning at a specified time. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago February 7, 1875 A large number of citizens gathered at Fischer's on Wednesday to discuss "County Division." A. G. Beebe called the meeting to order, John Fischer was elected chairman, and S. Randall secretary. A committee composed of E. W. Champlin, J. P. Zeyn, S. J. Davis, A. G. Beebe, F. E. Mielenz, E. A. Ladd composed the following resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting: "We, the committee appointed by the chairman of a mass meeting of the citizens of Anaheim and the surrounding county, convened on this 4th day of February, 1874, do report the following—Whereas, in view of the petition of the citizens of the south eastern portion of Los Angeles county praying for a county division and knowing that our cause is just and should be presented and urged until final enactment creating the county of Orange, Resolved that we delegate Judge W. C. Wiseman of Anaheim to act as our agent in the premises, and that we, the citizens, will raise a fund 'to defray all needed expenses.'—After a short discussion of the subject and funds necessary to defray the expenses of Judge Wiseman to Sacramento, the meeting adjourned. Great interest was shown by everybody in the concert given in honor of Signora Catalano on last Saturday, not only because of that well known artiste, but because of her three young pupils who a parcel of bad boys (who by the way are known) dispoiled the pride of the old man. It would be wise for them not to repeat the performance. The auction sale of Dravsen & Boege's property was well attended yesterday, the stuff selling very well. Zeyn purchased the two wagons, Dyer the slaughter house and Cohen the butchering tools. John Fischer offers a reward of twenty-five dollars for the arrest and conviction of the parties who robbed Mr. Hartung's orange tree on Saturday night. The suit or Rust vs. Pullen before Justice Clark was decided in favor of the defendant—the suit originated from a garnishee of money due the late firm of Dravsen and Boege. Mrs. Jerome B. Stone lost on Tuesday morning in Anaheim, an old family relic, a small red and green shawl. The finder will confer a great favor upon the lady by leaving it at this office. Harry Polhemus has received his centrifugal pump and will leave it with Clark & Austin for a few days for public inspection. Menzel has just received a fresh supply of pickled Holland herring and all kinds of cheese. Morris 'Steinhart is absent in Maas, Tommy Kuchel, Helen Grasson, Forbert Beck, Mary Benson Norman Hedges, Glenn Porter Florence Backs, Ione Maas, Nina Probst, Hilda Bolz, Murch, Kenneth Tanaka, Prince, Ethel Weber, N. J. Ridaline Schlosser, Marguerite Schlosser, Helen Grimm, Grace Thayer, Pauline Castro, Elie Tipton, Flora Steffins, Lois Ham, Evelyn Magathan, Mia White, Virgil Paxton, August Lenain, Clayton Castro, Dee Reagan, Walter Derkson, John Nancey. The class has elected officers for their entrance to high school as follows: R. V. Holden, president; Helen Grafton, vice-president; Evelyn Magathan, secretary; Florence Backs, representative annual staff; Tommy Kuchel, representative on school paper. The three highest average grades for graduation were made by Tommy Kuchel, Randall M., and Florence Backs. J. F. Ahlborn, the newly appointed City Recorder, took oath of office Friday morning; assumed the robes and the digit of a judge. City Clerk Merritt ministered the oath afterward. Judge Brown turned over to successor the records, the title and the chair of state. J. Brown, who resigned as city corder, retains his position as vice-president of the peace. A new ornamental lighting trict including East Center North and South Los Angeles streets, was under consideration by the trustees Thursday evening from the district, because she are being taken to widen thoroughfare from Palm street Five Points. Johnny Pfeninger has just ished marketing a fine crop tomatoes, and is now devoting 50 Years Ago February 9, 1899 The directors of the Water company met in regular session on Saturday afternoon, it being the last meeting of the old board. There were present Messrs. Fay, Pierotti, McFadden, Rae and Nebelung. After a short meeting they adjourned sine die. The new board was called to order and Mr. Fay was elected president, Mr. C. C. Chapman, vice-president, W. H. Blennnerhassett was elected secretary of the company and H. Cahen, treasurer. Theodore Rimpau brought to town on Monday a number of oranges picked from his orchard to prove that the fears of a freeze were all unfounded. He sliced them and placed them on display at his store. They showed no ill effects of the cold snap of the night before, and the reporter pronounced them mighty good eating. Fred Crist, the well known merchant tailor, died on Thursday morning last, death being caused by tuberculosis of the brain. He had been ill a month. Mr. Crist had resided here some twelve years. In 1889 he was married to Miss Ida Witte and the widow and one son and a nephew, Fritz Yungbulth survive him. He was a old family relic, a small red and green shawl. The finder will confer a great favor upon the lady by leaving it at this office. Harry Polhemus has received his centrifugal pump and will leave it with Clark & Austin for a few days for public inspection. Menzel has just received a fresh supply of pickled Holland herring and all kinds of cheese. Morris 'Steinhart is absent in San Francisco. He will return about the first of next month. L. H. Dravsen wants it known that he will never go into the butcher business again. Sam Hamilton, Esq., of Los Angeles, was in town Wednesday. Rumor has it that he may decide to make Anaheim his permanent home. Born—February 2nd to the wife of H. Knapke, a daughter. We noticed our old friends Harry Hammil, A. A. Wilson and V. Hoover of Los Angeles in Anaheim during the week. A new ornamental lighting district including East Center North and South Los Angeles streets, was under consideration by the trustees Thursday evening West Center will be eliminated from the district, because she are being taken to widen thoroughfare from Palm street Five Points. Johnny Pfeninger has just issued marketing a fine crop tomatoes, and is now devoting attention to his oranges. He splendid 5 year old Valencia grapes which is yielding a good crop exceptionally large fruit this season. Registration of voters in county up to Saturday night tailed 11,657. Of these 7,746 Republicans, 2,485 Democrats, clined to state 902, Prohibition 305, Non-partisan, 77, Social 68, Progressives 40. Three Mexicans were gathered in by sheriff's officers Saturday evening from Sonoratown, chided with bootlegging, and a quiff of forbidden juice was fiscated. The David Swanson bungalow... Fred Crist, the well known merchant tailor, died on Thursday morning last, death being caused by tuberculosis of the brain. He had been ill a month. Mr. Crist had resided here some twelve years. In 1889 he was married to Miss Ida Witte and the widow and one son and a nephew, Fritz Yungbulth survive him. He was a member of the Loan and Building association, Odd Fellows and Fraternal Brotherhood. He was elected to the honorable position of Noble Grand at the Odd Fellows election last month, but was ill at the time and was never installed. The funeral occurred on Saturday. Rev. Stone conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Samuel Hill, F. W. Fleischmann, J. J. Jeans, W. F. Middleham, Charley Boege and Frank Wommer. Dominick Bashtenchury, son of D. Bastenchury, the well known sheep man of the La Habra, was in town yesterday having come down from Los Angeles where he is attending school at St. Vincent's college. The Basatchury family have removed to Los Angeles and are now residents of that city. Dominick is a bright young lad and stands well in his studies. Hi Henry's minstrels played to probably the largest audience that ever filled the Opera House for a traveling show on Friday evening last, there being upwards of 500 people present. It was probably the best minstrel performance ever seen in the city. Peter Weisel, Jr., secretary of the Orange County Preserving Company, gives notice in our advertising columns this morning 25 Years Ago February 7, 1924 A large and bright class of youngsters graduated from the grammar school last Friday and this week took up their studies at the high school where they are expected to give a good account of themselves in the coming four years. A large crowd of proud parents and friends assembled at Fremont schoolhouse on Friday afternoon where a short program preceded the presentation of diplomas by school trustees Metcalf and Elliott. Mr. Maxwell, class teacher, spoke a few words in praise of the young folks who had endeared themselves to their teachers. There were 35 pupils in the class. Following are their names: R. V. Holden, Randall County Receives Share of Pari-Mutuel Funds Orange county's proportionate share of $65,000.00 from the state's pari-mutuel funds was received last Friday for the Orange County Fair held in Anaheim, October, 1948. This payment is a concrete example of the source of the money slated for permanent improvements and maintenance of fairgrounds and recreational and park areas, according to Dan Patch, fair manager. Orange county citizens are not assessed on their tax rolls for any monies to purchase properties or for the placing of permanent structures and their maintenance by the 32nd District Agricultural Association, stated Mr. Patch. PHI DELTA KAPPA MEETING SLATED Members of the Phi Delta Kappa, honor society, will meet next Thursday evening at 6 o'clock in the Capistrano school cafeteria, it was announced by the county superintendent's office, Santa Ana, yesterday. on North Clementine street, which was sold at auction Friday, was purchased by Mrs. Simmons, her bid being $8000. Robert McKee was the auctioneer. Mrs. Gena Chigares, who conducts the green vegetable department in Marsh's grocery store, has just come into possession of $275,-000, through the death of her father in Texas. Mrs. Joseph Helmsen left Tuesday for Imperial where she has extensive property interests. She will return next week. Tax Return Help At Chamber of Commerce Office Assistance in preparation of state income tax returns will be available at Anaheim Chamber of Commerce on February 25, 1949 it was announced by the Franchise Tax Commissioner's office. Single persons whose net income was over $3,000 and married couples whose combined net income was over $4,500 or in either status if the gross income was over $6,000 are required to file state returns. Inasmuch as provisions of the California Income Tax Law differ in many respects from those of the Federal Revenue Act, taxpayers having any questions are invited to call on the state representative to have them answered. It is pointed out that the above date is the only time when personal assistance will be available in this city and taxpayers are urged to avail themselves of this service in order to justify a representative being assigned here next year. There is no charge for this service. CONSTRUCTION MONEY FOR ANAHEIM ARMORY INCLUDED IN BUDGET Construction of an "A" type Armory in Anaheim is sought in the 1949-50 budget, which asks $105,000 for this purpose. A "C" type Armory for Santa Ana at $125,000 is requested. The U. S. Patent Office has issued 2,500,000 patents since it was established 154 years ago. INCLUDED IN BUDGET Construction of an "A" type Armory in Anaheim is sought in the 1949-50 budget, which asks $105,000 for this purpose. A "C" type Armory for Santa Ana at $125,000 is requested. The U. S. Patent Office has issued 2,500,000 patents since it was established 154 years ago. To Farmers and Small Business Firms Your bookkeeping can be done by mail. Our service will . . . 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State income tax returns. We can keep your books for your cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. 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