anaheim-gazette 1949-03-17

More Houses Built in Los Angeles County Than in New York State In 1948 more housing units were built in Los Angeles county than in the whole of New York state, Chairman Harry G. Haake of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce construction industries committee declared last night. "It appears," Haake said, "that the housing shortage here is a thing of the past. "A look at newspaper classified advertisements for sale and rental of housing properties shows there is plenty of space available. Now we have substantiating figures. "Heretofore the chamber has told inquirants from other states there has been a housing shortage here. "Now, however, our stock reply is, in part: 'During the past two years the housing situation in this area has improved materially. There is no shortage of housing but there is a shortage in selection of rental family units. New dwellings and apartments which are not under rent control comprise the vast majority of present day rentals.'" Haake said that figures of the federal commissioner of labor statistics show California topped the list of states for dwelling units built last year with a total of 95,-902 units—enough to house 306,-400 persons—at an investment of $706,183,000. "We estimate, conservatively, that 72,000 units—enough for 230,-400 persons—were completed in Los Angeles county last year—at an investment of $540,066,710. This is more than two-thirds of The totals were: California ... $1,168,941,000 Los Angeles county 859,778,274 New York state... 565,276,000 Texas ... 536,205,000 Plan Marketing Meetings for Berry Growers Bushberry and strawberry growers of southern California are organizing in an effort to market their products in a more orderly fashion, according to A. H. Holland, assistant farm advisor in Orange county. In Los Angeles county, assistant farm advisor Hal Schwalm is helping the bushberry growers in their organization, while in San Diego county, assistant farm advisor B. J. Hall has been working with the strawberry growers. As a result of their efforts, two meetings are to be conducted this week. Bushberry marketing in southern California will be discussed at the Los Angeles county farm advisor's office at 511 E. Aliso street, Los Angeles, on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. Bruce Kratka, Los Angeles county farm bureau president and berry-grower, will preside and he has invited Frank Gripton, secretary of the California Berry Growers' association to enter into an open forum discussion. Orange county growers planning to attend Robert Harvey Lee Claimed by Death Robert Harvey Lee of 611 S Philadelphia, Anaheim, passed away at the United States National hospital in Long Beach on Monday, March 11. Born in Iowa years ago, he had resided in Anaheim for the past ten years for 20 years prior to his local residence, he resided in Brea. The deceased was a peace officer at the city park for a number of years and was well known in capacity. Left to mourn his passing his wife, Bertha E. Lee of home; a son, Willis P. Brown Lakewood; two grandchildren; sister, Mary M. Hill of Pasadena and two brothers, James W. L. Alliance, Nebr., and Alexander of Cortland, Nebr. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the chapel Backs, Campbell and Kauai mortuary with the Rev. M. Hutchinson officiating. Interment was in Loma Vista Memorial Park. Vote to Keep Lobbyist Bill In Committee A motion to have the controversial resolution regulating lobbying brought back to the assembly was defeated by 11 votes. The tally was 31 to 42 in favor to the bill in committee, where no motion is expected. The motion was proposed John Collier, author of the lution. Collier said that yesterday vote to re-refer the measure committee was irregular. He cled that some mysterious hand Haake said that figures of the federal commissioner of labor statistics show California topped the list of states for dwelling units built last year with a total of 95,902 units—enough to house 306,400 persons—at an investment of $706,183,000. "We estimate, conservatively, that 72,000 units—enough for 230,400 persons—were completed in Los Angeles county last year—at an investment of $540,066,710. This is more than two-thirds of the statewide total and nearly doubles the figure for New York. "In New York state, according to the labor statistics commissioner, 41,109 housing units—enough for 131,548 persons—were built last year at a cost of $312,123,000. "Texas, known to top California in claims of all kinds, ranked as third in construction of homes and apartments with 54,047 units—enough for 172,950 persons. Texas' investment was $269,508,000," Haake said. Los Angeles county's residential and non-residential building construction exceeded that of New York state and Texas and accounted for more than half that of California. Bushberry marketing in southern California will be discussed at the Los Angeles county farm advisor's office at 511 E. Aliso street, Los Angeles, on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. Bruce Kratka, Los Angeles county farm bureau president and berry-grower, will preside and he has invited Frank Gripton, secretary of the California Berry Growers' association to enter into an open forum discussion. Orange county growers planning to attend the bushberry growers' meeting at Los Angeles are requested to meet at the Buena Park post office at 6:45 that evening so that they can travel in a body to the meeting. For strawberry growers, Holland says a meeting will be held at the Liberty school at Camp Pendleton, one mile east of Oceanside, Friday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. Holland suggests that strawberry growers interested in attending this meeting call the agricultural extension service office at 1104 West 8th street, Santa Ana for further information. George Bernard Shaw had only five years of formal schooling. first in features FIRST IN BEAUTY! TAPPAN GAS.RANGES Come in tomorrow and let us show you the range that combines striking TAPPAN GAS RANGES Come in tomorrow and let us show you the range that combines striking beauty with all the time-saving, work-saving conveniences you've ever imagined, including: VISUALITE, chrome-lined oven with its see-through glass door DIVIDED TOP that holds four big pans—no crowding OVER-SIZE OVEN holds six pie tins eight loaf pans NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR TAPPAN Terms Arranged to Sult Your Budget SMITH-REAFSNYDEL FURNITURE CO. Open Saturday Nights Until 9:00 p. Free Parking in Rear of Store 151 N. Los Angeles St. Robert Harvey Lee claimed by Death Robert Harvey Lee of 611 South Philadelphia, Anaheim, passed away at the United States Naval Hospital in Long Beach on Friday March 11. Born in Iowa 75 years ago, he had resided in Anaheim for the past ten years and 20 years prior to his local residence, he resided in Brea. The deceased was a peace officer in the city park for a number of years and was well known in that city. He left to mourn his passing are wife, Bertha E. Lee of the village; a son, Willis P. Brown of Woodland; two grandchildren; one sister, Mary M. Hill of Pasadena; two brothers, James W. Lee of France, Nebr., and Alexander Lee Fortland, Nebr. Mineral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of rocks, Campbell and Kaulbars January with the Rev. M. C. Chinson officiating. Interment is in Loma Vista Memorial Park. Vote to Keep Lobbyist Bill in Committee A motion to have the controverial resolution regulating lobbyists brought back to the assembly floor defeated by 11 votes. The final vote was 31 to 42 in favor to keep bill in committee, where no action is expected. The motion was proposed by Collier, author of the resolution. Collier said that yesterday's vote to re-refer the measure to committee was irregular. He claim that some mysterious hand had County Ranks Fourth as Mineral Producer Now, 100 years after, black gold has supplanted the yellow, and so Orange county becomes the fourth ranking mineral county of California, strange as it may seem in a county so noted for agriculture. Mineral yield here has reached $67,854,831 annually, which is well above agricultural production. The metal that caused California’s first traffic jam, in 1849, is today very much a minor product, according to data from the State Division of Mines, covering 1947 mineral production. Except for Sacramento county, which produced 113,560 troy ounces for a yield of $3,974,600, gold production was scarcely worth mentioning. Only one other county, Butte, produced as much as half a million, Butte’s output being $946,295. San Bernardino county was the only southern county with gold production, standing tenth with $154,315. San Bernardino, incidentally, was the second county in silver production, which also was negligible in the state as a whole. San Bernardino’s $94,009 was topped only by Inyo, another southern county which produced $1,118,578 in silver. Inyo also led in production of lead, with $2,589,120. California’s real mineral production now rests chiefly in the oil fields, which explains Orange county’s high ranking. Due to petroleum, Kern county topped the state in total mineral production, with $208,445,916, closely followed. 47 Apply for Old-Age Pensions In Orange County Applications for old age pensions in Orange county, for the week ending March 12, totaled 47, the state department of social welfare announced today, compared to 65 the previous week. The county received 974 applications since December 31, when provisions of Proposition No. 4 went into effect, and on March 12, had 676 applications pending, some of which had been received prior to the first of the year. Throughout the state, 2,476 applications were received last week, as compared to 2,604 the previous week, with 42,475 filed since the first of the year. There were 33,138 applications was the second county in silver production, which also was negligible in the state as a whole. San Bernardino's $94,009 was topped only by Inyo, another southern county which produced $1,118,578 in silver. Inyo also led in production of lead, with $2,589,120. California's real mineral production now rests chiefly in the oil fields, which explains Orange county's high ranking. Due to petroleum, Kern county topped the state in total mineral production, with $208,445,916, closely followed by Los Angeles county with $202,-764,633. Fresno county was third with $89,342,311, Orange fourth with $67,854,831, Ventura county fifth with $62,514,862, Santa Barbara sixth with $40,544,339 and San Bernardino county seventh with $36,699,909. Of the total state mineral production, $855,553,000, petroleum accounted for nearly two-thirds, or $561,597,000, with almost $40,000,-000 more represented by natural gas and another considerable yield from natural gasoline. San Bernardino's position was gained without benefit of petroleum, its production covering a wide field of minerals. Sand and gravel pits produced the heaviest mineral yield, next to the oil fields, while clay and stone were leaders in some counties. Sonoma county had a mercury yield of $355,644. Calaveras produced more than half-million in zinc, and Amador had a copper yield of $351,540. Alameda was the saltiest county, and Sacramento, the gold leader, which had no petroleum at all, yet led the state in production of natural gas, just ahead of Los Angeles and Kern. Urge Check on Traffic Law Enforcement A resolution asking for a legislative interim committee to investigate traffic law enforcement was introduced Tuesday in Sacramento by Assemblyman William Rosenthal of Los Angeles. His action follows an announcement made by him several weeks ago that he would seek to investigate the manner in which the motor vehicle laws are being enforced and charged "many cities are operating their traffic departments on a cash register basis." He said today he had received "hundreds of letters throughout the state in support of such an investigation." At the same time Senator Clarence C. Ward of Santa Barbara announced he may propose a Senate committee to conduct a similar investigation. Need Investigation "It is a matter that needs investigation from every angle," said Ward. "For many decent citizens a traffic court is about the only contact they ever have with any court of law and the impress- Citrus Group Meets Here Next Friday An open meeting of the County district of the Citrus Producers association which all growers are invited will be held at the Frisco school on Friday evening, 25 at 7:30 p.m. Fred Maas was elected man of the association's board at a recent election. Officers and members of the include: Ray B. Roberts, chairman; Leo A. Young, secretary; Henry D. Bielefeld, treasurer; Olive Baker, Anaheim; Osca brat, Garden Grove; Harry M. Anaheim; John Steffens, Ana; John Yancey, Anaheim; Man Freese, Anaheim; Leo Y Orange; Delos Patterson, O.A.C. Miller, Anaheim; Schimming, Aanheim; H.L. Tustin; R.C. Maypole, O.Grove. Mrs. Minnie Young, Orang Sydney G. Pellew, Anaheim the state representatives for SON BORN Mr. and Mrs. Dean Thomson the happy parents of a son at Fullerton Cottage hospital The county received 974 applications since December 31, when provisions of Proposition No. 4 went into effect, and on March 12, had 676 applications pending, some of which had been received prior to the first of the year. Throughout the state, 2,476 applications were received last week, as compared to 2,604 the previous week, with 42,475 filed since the first of the year. There were 33,138 applications pending, said Mrs. Myrtle Williams, director of the department. Children Willed Mother’s Property The will of Mrs. Hattie Morecraft, who passed away last week, was filed for probate in superior court in Santa Ana on Tuesday, bequeathing her home at 314 North Janss street, this city, to her children, Mrs. Ellen Louise Crespin of 112 West Adele street, Anaheim, Oliver Edwards of Long Beach and Mrs. Marcella Newton of Silverado Canyon, subject to a life estate to her husband, Carroll Morecraft. The will further provided that household furnishings go to a grandson, Robert Lee Newton of Silverado Canyon, also subject to her husband's life interest. Any other personal property is to be shared by the children and grandson. EBERHARD AND VAUGHAN APPLY FOR PAINTING AND DECORATING LICENSE Application for a contractor's license in painting, decorating and paperhanging was on file today with the contractors state license board from Eberhard and Vaughan, Alpheus W. Eberhard and Charles Vaughan, of 1310 West Center street, Anaheim. The board delays action ten days after which it issues the license provided no written protest has been received. At the same time Senator Clarence C. Ward of Santa Barbara announced he may propose a Senate committee to conduct a similar investigation. Need Investigation "It is a matter that needs investigation from every angle," said Ward. "For many decent citizens a traffic court is about the only contact they ever have with any court of law and the impression that is often given is most unfavorable." "It has become a common practice in many cities," Ward asserted, "to disregard all laws pertaining to entrapments. Many cities are using cars without any distinctive marking as police cars. They are making a racket out of traffic law enforcement." Conduct with Thoroughness Ward said he believed such a committee should be conducted with thoroughness "and without injuring proper law enforcement." "What must be stopped are the abuses and the enforcement for revenue purposes. The treatment many people are receiving is bringing about contempt for all law enforcement officers and agencies." He said many cities have good law enforcement but "there is no uniformity of signs, signals, speed zones, law enforcement or fines." BABY BOY Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fish of 14561 La Jolla road, Anaheim, are the parents of a son born at Fullerton General hospital on Monday, March 14. ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF SON Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jones of 6402 Homewood avenue, Buena Park, announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds, six ounces, born Thursday, March 10, at Fullerton General hospital. A subscription to the Gazette pays dividends in savings. Nadine M. Herbert Passes Away Wed. Mrs. Nadine M. Herbert of 312 East Sypress street, this city, passed away at Fullerton Cottage hospital on Wednesday, March 16. Born in Anaheim 19 years ago, she had resided here since that time. The deceased was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city and was a graduate of Anaheim Union high school with the class of 1947 and later attended Fullerton Junior college. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Chester L. Herbert; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton A. Starr of this city; two brothers, James E. Starr of Anaheim and Harvey I. Starr of Boulder, Colo. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary and interment will be in Fairhaven cemetery. Mrs. Petra Herrera Death Tuesday Mrs. Petra L. Herrera, 74 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, at the Orange county hospital. Born in Mexico, she had been a resident of the United States for 45 years and of Placentia since 1942, the family home being at 113 Bradford street. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Tomosa M. Orozco of Placentia, Mrs. Petra Duron of Cypress, Mrs. Rose Lopez of Orange, and Mrs. Nora H. Williams of Placentia; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary with Mass Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church in Placentia. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre cem- you don't have to do a thing but empty it out for me. The state of Maryland produces more tomatoes than any other state in the Union, its production being approximately 35 per cent of the nation's tomato crop. Citrus Group Meets Here Next Friday An open meeting of the Orange County district of the California Citrus Producers association to which all growers are invited to attend will be held at the Fremont School on Friday evening, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Fred Maas was elected chairman of the association's advisory board at a recent election. Other officers and members of the board include: Ray B. Roberts, vice-cairman; Leo A. Young, secretary; Henry D. Bielefeld, treasurer; Steve Baker, Anaheim; Oscar Milat, Garden Grove; Harry Meiers, Anaheim; John Steffens, Santa Ana; John Yancey, Anaheim; Heron Freese, Anaheim; Leo Young, Orange; Delos Patterson, Orange; C. Miller, Anaheim; H. A. Jimming, Anheim; H. L. Ebel, Austin; R. C. Maypole, Garden Grove. Mrs. Minnie Young, Orange, and Rudney G. Pellew, Anaheim, are state representatives for 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Thomas are happy parents of a son born Fullerton Cottage hospital on Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Tomosa M. Orozco of Placentia, Mrs. Petra Duron of Cypress, Mrs. Rose Lopez of Orange, and Mrs. Nora H. Williams of Placentia; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Recitation of Holy Rosary will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7:30 at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary with Mass Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's church in Placentia. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. ANNOUNCE DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Felix Santellano, route 5, Anaheim, are the parents of a six pound and three ounce baby girl born at the Orange county hospital on Monday, March 14. A six pound three ounce son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Branch, 619 West Broadway, this city, on Monday, March 14, at St. Joseph hospital. The state of Colorado leads all others of the Union in sugar beet production. Its minerals are valuable. Its agricultural production includes cantaloupes, wheat, corn, barley, alfalfa and potatoes. Its mining interests are large. The first Normal School in the world was established in Vermont. Art Howard says: "Everyone knows that Bank of America is the place to go when you are just a little fellow in the business world" Art Howard presents a member of his pedigree family. From bellhop to rancher might be the title of Art Howard’s story. He started on a night job as bellhop so he could have six daylight hours in which to raise chicks. 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