oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-20

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,234,375 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 870,080 No. of Permits 362 VOL. XXV—NO. 168 FALL FAT TEAGUE MAY BE POWELL SUCCESSOR E. G. Dezell, Assistant Gen. Mgr., and C. S. Whitcomb Also Mentioned for Job C. C. Teague, president of the California Fruit Growers' Exchange and of the California Walnut Assn., and general manager of the Limoneira ranch near Santa Paula, is regarded as the fittest man to succeed the late G. Harold Powell, former general manager, who dropped dead of heart failure Saturday night. Teague receives no salary as president of the exchange. Other possible candidates are E. G. Dezell, assistant general manager, and Chairman C. S. Whitcomb, of the ocean-to-ocean transportation committee. C. C. Tegue, president of the California Fruit Growers Exchange and of the California Walnut Assn., and general manager of the Limoneira ranch near Santa Paula, is regarded as the fittest man to succeed the late G. Harold Powell, former general manager, who dropped dead of heart failure Saturday night. Teague receives no salary as president of the exchange. Other possible candidates are E. G. Dezell, assistant general manager, and Chairman C. S. Whitcomb, of the ocean-to-ocean transportation committee. Teague, it is pointed out, has the advantage of compiling a knowledge of practical citrus fruit culture with executive capacity. He has been associated with the exchange as president for about two years. Dezell, however, also is a very capable man, and has the advantage of an experience extending over 10 or 11 years with the exchange, during the greater part of which he has been assistant general manager. Whitcomb has had less experience than the other two men, but has done able work in connection with the transportation of fruit by water. On the other hand, it is possible that a man may be sought from outside the exchange, if only to avoid the selection of a man who might be the subject of controversy. The regular weekly meeting of the exchange directors, which was to have been held on Wednesday, was set for Tuesday, because of Washington's Birthday, and now has been omitted entirely, owing to the fact of Powell's funeral taking place on Tuesday. LAST ADDRESS BY G. HAROLD POWELL Emphasis on cooperative marketing on the way out of the country's agricultural depression was the feature of the last public speech of the late G. Harold Powell, former general manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange. The address, on "Fundamentals of Cooperative Marketing," was delivered Jan. 25 at the National Agricultural Conference in Washington. At the time it received very little publicity in the press. After explaining the nature and method of operation of the exchange, as a cooperative organization, Powell mentions some of the features of strength and of weakness of cooperative marketing organizations. One of their dangers, he says, "lies in becoming involved in political affairs, and in movements which, though worthy in themselves, have nothing to do with its primary purposes and can only lead to a divided membership and factional control, with ultimate disruption. It is essential to the permanency of a co-operative association that its activities be restricted to the primary purposes of the organization, and to those which directly relate to the upholding of the industry." Better Times Ahead, Says Bank WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.—The U. S. faces a periphery of longer duration than the country has known; a period marked by saner business methods—Harding of the federal reserve board said in his annual congress. Gov. Harding's diagnosis of the nation's business and business prospects was linked up with a review which show that the country has about reached the station. Kasing of credit, more confident feeling in the market and broader plans of business generally were gross as favorable factors now in evidence. "For some months past there has been a market domestic rates of interest," Gov. Harding said. "Not some unfavorable features in revenue laws the investor now is absorbing securities at reasonable rates, while have been considered a few months ago. "Market quotations for liberty bonds have steadily until they are now approaching par. Good railroad bonds have appreciated and there have been noticed in standard stocks." There are those who believe the beginning of a far distant. When it does definitely set in it will be due course by an era of prosperity." RAISE INSECTARY F The seventh annual meeting of the Olive Heights Citrus held Saturday in the packinghouse of the company at Olive members of the association present. Election of officers choice of Dr. J. D. Thomas to succeed himself; C. A. Palm dent, and secretary and manager, B. H. Cole, both of whom themselves. The new board of directors consist of K. V. Wolff, treasurer; E. M. Crawford, L. A. Bortz, H. T. Moenich, William H. Maag and C. E. Conger. During the year a quarter of a million dollars was distributed among the growers and a total of 271 cars, the equivalent of 122,662 boxes were shipped. The association controls 825 acres of orange groves in themselves. GRAND LEASE UNITED After a thoro invest operating committee Theaters, Anaheim h aded as a favorable lo The organization should be built around a single industry, he says. The strongest foundation for the organization is the local unit consisting as it does of men whose interests are the same. "The decentralized form of organization may not always be adapted to a seasonally-produced, non-perishable or semi-perishable crop that requires warehousing, or needs to be prepared for distribution at a central plant and finances provided for storage, distribution and sale. In such industries as these, a larger centralized marketing or warehousing unit may be a more adaptable business form. But those who are responsible for its direction should never lose sight of the need to develop a local participation and some degree of responsibility in the affairs of the organization. Falling to do this, and to keep the members thoroughly informed, is likely to result in a large, impersonal association in which the member is removed from participation and responsibility in solving his individual, local affairs and becomes a submerged, disinterested part of a centralized form of corporate organization." Standardized association methods of harvesting and packing have practically eliminated the former loss in the California citrus industry of approximately $1,500,000 annually, due to decay and poor handling by the individual grower. Powell declares. Continuing, he says: "Farmers should be given the right to organize in whatever form is best adapted to the inherent needs of a (Turn to Page Six) FRUIT SALES TODAY PITTSBURGH: Steady oranges, higher lemons; oranges $2.55 to $2.65, oranges $1.30 to $1.40." During the year a quarter of a million dollars was distributed among the growers and a number of 271 cars, the equivalent of 122,662 boxes were shipped. The association controls $25 acres of orange groves in that vicinity. An excellent dinner was served by the Ladies Circle of Olive, in the Olive hall, a short distance from the packing house and a rising vote of thanks was tendered the circle. Returning to the packing house the meeting was resumed. A refund of 10 cents per box was announced to the growers, this to be paid in cash. James Sleeper, of Santa Ana addressed the meeting, and L. D. Palmer, of the Orange County Fruit Growers Exchange, told of their activities of the last year. C. E. Uitt, of the San Joaquin Fruit company, advocated the establishment of an insectary for Orange-cd., after which the growers passed a resolution to appropriate one-quarter of a cent a box for five years toward such a movement. Mr. Oliver, of the Fruit Growers' Supply company sawmill, showed moving pictures of the complete operation of making shook from cutting the tree to the finished box. DAN MORGAN SMITH SPEAKER TONIGHT Col. Dan Morgan Smith, a member of the famous Death Battalion, will speak before the Civic League at the Union high school tonight in behalf of the past bootlegging movement. Col. Smith is participating in a campaign to stop illicit liquor traffic. Last week he spoke at the Methodist church in Huntington Beach on the subject. Now is the best time trees. Largest assortment California at rear Also ornamental plains Nursery Co. geles-st., Phone 654- If it's from Winn... ANGE COUNTY PLAIN ENTER McCOPE EN CHICAGO COUNTY AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER DAILY EVERING DING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Monday, February 20, 1922 FATAL TO O Show Booth at 12th National Orange Show TWO SEDANS IN CRASH SUNDAY Ernest L. Bowen Suffers Injuries in Auto Collision Saturday Afternoon George Booth, formerly of Booth & Henzle, had a narrow escape from serious injury Sunday afternoon around 3 o'clock, when a Buick sedan he was driving collided with a Ford sedan at the corner of Lincoln-ave and the Garden Grove road. The driver of the Ford, whose name could not be learned, also was unhurt. Both cars were damaged, particularly the Buick, the loss on it amounting to between $300 and $400. The motor was broken and body smashed. The wheel and running board of the Ford was smashed. Valencia Orange Show Head, Says Bank Chief The U. S. faces a period of prosidence the country has known in its hister business methods—Gov. W. P. G. board said in his annual report to of the nation's business condition kicked up with a review of finances has about reached the end of deconfident feeling in the investment business generally were cited to conin evidence. there has been a marked easing in v. Harding said. "Notwithstanding revenue laws the investment market reasonable rates, which could not this ago, oberty bonds have steadily advanced par. Good railroad and industrial here have been noticeable advances ave the beginning of a revival is not initially set in it will be followed in arity." CTARY FUND the Olive Heights Citrus Assn. was of the company at Olive. The meetresident, Dr. J. D. Thomas, with 123 Election of officers resulted in the eed himself; C. A. Palmer, vice presid. H. Cole, both of whom also succeed GRAND LEASED TO UNITED THEATERS After a thoro investigation by the operating committee of the United Theaters, Anaheim has been seleced as a favorable location for one VALENCIA SHOW IS 1ST PRIZE WINNER The first prize for the best feature display by individuals, firms or corporations at the national orange show at San Bernardino was won by the Anaheim Valencia Orange Show, which will receive a check for $250 as a premium. The Associated C. of C. of Orange-co won the prize of $400 for the best feature with mechanical action which contest was open to citrus fruit associations and chambers of commerce. The Santa Ana high school won a special cash prize of $15 for the best general display of by-products. The prizes were awarded yesterday. BROKER KILLED AND 2 HURT IN CRASH LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20—Ray A. Vanderhoff, 32, a broker of 808 S. Harvard-blvd was killed and several injured in two auto accidents here. The injured are: Mrs. June Armstrong, 57, of 759 Wall-st; Miss Margaret A. LeMaire, 22, of 808 S. Harvard-blvd; Miss Loretta Beiser of 7146 Sunset-blvd; Leo Broky, 219½ W. 18th-st, and William J. Roach, 52, of Sawtelle. SUIT AGAINST STANTON The suit of Seymour Ayres and L. M. Jewell against Phil Stanton for the right to construct an irrigation ditch across 20 acres of land in the vicinity of Seal Beach was taken off the calendar by Justice J. B. Cox today to be reset for trial later. Jewell owns the land now, having gotten it from Ayres, who purchased it from Stanton. The land consists of two 10-acre plots side by side. ANAHEIM LANDING George Booth, formerly of Booth & Henzie, had a narrow escape from serious injury Sunday afternoon around 3 o'clock, when a Buick sedan he was driving collided with a Ford sedan at the corner of Lincoln-ave and the Garden Grove road. The driver of the Ford, whose name could not be learned, also was unhurt. Both cars were damaged, particularly the Buick, the loss on it amounting to between $300 and $400. The motor was broken and body smashed. The wheel and running board of the Ford was smashed. Ernest L. Bowen of Anaheim had his hip and neck strained at about 2:30 Saturday afternoon, when his Ford touring car collided with a Chevrolet touring car driven by Mrs. Lella Watson of Santa Ana, who was accompanied by three other women. The women were unhurt. The accident took place at corner of Garden Grove avenue and Orangethorpe ave. The Ford was badly wrecked. The front end of the Chevrolet was bent and the spring broken, Dan Clemmer is repairing the two cars. The Chevrolet is insured with the Auto Club. Bowen blames the accident on the other car, which ran clear across the road and into him, he said. TO ORGANIZE ORCHESTRA Mr. Carl Naujoks, who was military leader and string band leader in Germany, and who is at home on every instrument, intends to organize a class for string orchestra. Persons wishing to join are requested to apply at once at Conservatory of Music, 422 West Center. ALL SET FOR BIG ELK SHOW TONITE Every member of the cast and choruses is on his toes today, ready for the big Elks' show, "Purple Flashes," to be given tonight and tomorrow at the Fairyland Theatre. The famous "lightening revue of fun, fads and fashions," as it is called, will be on a scale which has hardly been attempted elsewhere in California or any other state. C. J. McNaughtan of the McNaughtan Production Company, will be in personal charge. Frank R. Powell will direct the choruses. In addition to the regular play, there will be a Fashion Show Revue, and Kiddies' Fashion Parade, the Old Time Song Revue, Melodyland and the Elks' Feature Chorus. More than fifty men, women and young people will take part. The program will open with an overture by the Elks' orchestra, the three-act play following. Then the other features mentioned above will be given. The cast of the play consists of "Governor" Loudon, Mrs. Agnes Messersmith, Miss Margaret Briscoe, W. R. (Stormy) Gordon, Mrs. Clem Staples, C. J. McNaughtan, Walter GRAND LEASED TO UNITED THEATERS After a thorou investigation by the operating committee of the United Theaters, Anaheim has been selected as a favorable location for one of its units. The steady and stable growth of our progressive community had a strong appeal to the members of the above committee who worked uniringly checking the actual and potential possibilities of this district for the addition of a profitable link to their chain. This organization has taken a long lease on the new Grand theater and will equip and decorate it with up-to-date furnishings and artistic lighting effects. The completed work will be beautiful in design, presenting a cheery and inviting interior. It is the intention of the United Theaters to furnish the music lovers of Anaheim with the very best of music, combined with the latest features of film art. The slogan of the United Theaters is "Clean Pictures" which means that its patrons will be treated so wholesome and educational entertainment such as every member of the family can enjoy without a feeling of regret or a blush of shame. United Theaters is primarily a California institution, originated by California men. The plan is a national chain of moving picture theaters extending to practically every town and city in the U.S. HEAVY RAIN AT 'FRISCO SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20. During the 24 hours ending at 6 o'clock last night, 1.18 inches of rain fell here. At Eureka 2.62 inches fell. Most of northern California had rain. Fair weather is indicated for tonight. BUILDING PERMITS J. R. Viosca, frame residence at 420 N. Philadelphia-st, cost $3000. Mrs. Jane Gleason, frame dwelling at 904 E. Broadway, cost $2200. SUIT AGAINST STANTON The suit of Seymour Ayres and L. M. Jewell against Phil. Stanton for the right to construct an irrigation ditch across 20 acres of land in the vicinity of Seal Beach was taken off the calendar by Justice J. B. Cox today to be reset for trial later. Jewell owns the land now, having gotten it from Ayres, who purchased it from Stanton. The land consists of two 10-acre plots side by side. ANAHEIM LANDING PIONEER IS DEAD James D. Ott, a pioneer resident of Orange-co and for four years in charge of Anaheim Landing when it was the only water outlet of what now is the county, died at an early hour this morning at Santa Ana. The funeral will take place Tuesday. Ott's incumbency of the Anaheim Landing position was around the years 1869 and 1870. During the four years he risked his life repeatedly, and several times was nearly drowned on the bar. He was a supervisor from this section when Orange-co was part of Los Angeles-co. He went to Santa Ana from Anaheim and had resided there for about 51 years. FALLS 1000 FEET DOWN ICY PRECIPICE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—George Sheldon of Whittier, 25, is in a critical condition, following a plunge of approximately 1,000 feet down a snow-covered precipice of Mount Baldy. Most of his clothing was torn from his body in the fall and he lay exposed in a wounded condition for two hours in the snow. HELD ON CHECK CHARGE Edward McCarren, wanted in Santa Ana for passing a worthless check on Rev. F. T. Porter, pastor of the Christian church, was arrested Saturday night in Los Angeles and is held there on a similar charge. Los Angeles county will not give him up to Orange county. The complaints were issued a week ago. Plain Dealer for Good Job Printing. there will be a Fashion Show Revue, and Kiddler' Fashion Parade, the Old Time Song Revue, Melodyland and the Elks' Featured Chorus. More than fifty men, women and young people will take part. The program will open with an overture by the Elks' orchestra, the three-act play following. Then the other features mentioned above will be given. The cast of the play consists of "Governor". Loudon, Mrs. Agnes Messersmith, Miss Margaret Brisco, W. R. (Stormy) Gordon, Mrs. Clem Staples, C. J. McNaughtan, Walter Cadman, Miss Elise Jessurun and Jack Cole. Participants in the Fashion Show and Parade are: R. T. Corley, soloist; Misses Beatrice Scraper, Helen Stoffel, Clara Keister, Jean Wilke, Doris Eden, Lucille Nenno, Helen Wilke, Estelle Hammermanstein and the little Misses Evelyn Hartfield, Joseph Shanks, Marion Stroup, Harriet Riley, Hazel Royalty, Edith Larson and one other. In the Old Time Song Revue will be A. J. Garraway, Misses Lydia Davis, Katherine Huarte and Ura Jones and Mrs. Dollie Cohen, Miss Margaret Brisco, Gay Cook, Mrs. C. E. Harberson, Miss Helen Novak, Miss Louise Schmidt and W. R. Gordon. The Elks' chorus will consist of Misses Jessie Mitchell, Katherine Montenyoh, Greten Holland, Grace Jackson, Ethel Easton, Viola Lensing, Loverist O'Toole, Norma Brastad, Melba Dugas, and Anna Meyer. The Stroup-Barnes Furniture Company has furnished the furniture. JAIL FACES SPEEDER W. T. Winder of Los Angeles may as well get his business arranged, and get ready to spend 10 days in the Orange-co jail. He was arrested Saturday by H. S. Warner, motorcycle officer, while going thru a trap near El Toro at the rate of 62 miles an hour. It is stated. Judge Cox has always impartially met out 10 days to all speeders exceeding 50 miles an hour. He is scheduled to appear before Judge Cox March 1. More than 50 speeders were reported arrested over the weekend but this was the only one reported going more than 48 miles an hour. CONFESSES MURDER SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 20—Roy E. Donnell has confessed to killing C. A. Faus, wealthy Salt Lake City draggist. He was arrested at Yermoe. For three days he denied the crime. DEALER COUNTY WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR OILMAN EDANS RASH DAY Even Suffers Into Collision Afternoon Formerly of Booth & now escape from sunday afternoon when a Buick sedan folded with a Ford of Lincoln-ave rove road. The whose name could also was unhurt, aged, particularly on it amounting and $400. The moded body smashed. ming board of the Woman in Gangs Which Got $2500 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20—Jewelery, clothing and other articles with a total estimated value of more than $2500 were stolen by burglars in raids on three houses, according to reports received today at the sheriff's office. One of the burglars, investigators said, was evidently a woman. The imprint of a woman's shoe was found near the houses robbed. Reports of robberies were made by A. H. Meyer, 147 Walnut Park, who lost jewelry, clothing and a couple of bottles of "Old Taylor" whisky, value $1000; H. A. Meyer, 3605 Western-ave, Los Cerritos, Long Beach, $500 fur, $5 00 hand-embroidered linen goods and a lavaliere set with emeralds and pearls, and Henry Weeda, 1700 E. 62nd-st, loss $100. DROPS FROM DERRICK AT BREA Dies Enroute to Fullerton Hospital; Inquest by Coroner’s Jury Here Today Cornellus C. Reoidan, 29, fell from an oil derrick of the Fullerton Oil Co. near Brea Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock and was killed dying before he reached the Fullerton hospital. He had formerly worked in Arizona where he has a brother, and was living in Anaheim, and working in the oil fields. He was a single man. The body was brot to the Backs & Terry funeral parlor where an inquest was held. SANTA ANA K. OF C.'S DEFEAT ANAHEIM SANTA ANA K. OF C.'S DEFEAT ANAHEIM The nine of the Knights of Columbus, Santa Ana council, defeated that of the Anaheim council Sunday at Newport Beach 18 to 5. About 200 were present, including a good sized number of Anaheimers. The game was pretty well-fought during most of the time. BARON KATO IN FRISCO SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20.—Baron Kato, head of the Japanese delegation to the disarmament conference, is here en route to Japan. The Baron and M. Hanihara, vice minister of foreign affairs, will sail tomorrow. GASSER MENACES GUSHER With a crater now estimated at 250 feet across, the gasser affre at Santa Fe Springs, Bell well No. 2, is more of a menace to the gusher. Bell well No. 1, than it has ever been before. Quantities of earth caved in yesterday and last night, according to offices of owners, the Union Oil Co. of Calif. The company has redoubled its efforts to prevent the gusher from catching fire. The latter is only about 500 feet distant, it was said. Hundreds of automobiles from Los Angeles and Orange counties were at Santa Fe Springs last night again, and a big crowd was ranged within sight-seeking distance of the gasser. The names are not so high as at first, but instead of being in the form of a thunder are much thicker through. No more damage so far has been reported. The well caught fire again at about 2:30 Sunday morning and has been burning steadily ever since. TWO QUIZZED IN MURDER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Reports that Henry Peavey, negro valet-cook for William Desmond Taylor, had made a "confession," naming a woman as the slayer, which were denied from all sides, and the questioning of two new witnesses, a man and a woman, at the district attorney's office, featured the investigation of the Taylor murder mystery today. Eastern newspapers carried reports that Peavy had "confessed to District TWO QUIZZED IN MURDER LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Reports that Henry Peavey, negro valet-cook for William Desmond Taylor, had made a "confession," naming a woman as the slayer, which were denied from all sides, and the questioning of two new witnesses, a man and a woman, at the district attorney's office, featured the investigation of the Taylor murder mystery today. Eastern newspapers carried reports that Peavey had "confessed to District Attorney Woolwine, giving the name of a woman. Investigation developed that Peavey's "confession" amounted only to a mere statement of opinion on his part. Undersheriff Biscalluz explained that 10 days ago Peavey told a deputy sheriff that he thought a woman killed Taylor. Also he said he had no evidence of real reason to believe so. Biscalluz said that Peavey's statement was only a "negro's hunch" without anything to support it in the slightest way. Strictly as a matter of precaution, Peavey was questioned soon afterward by Woolwine and repeated his statement, saying: "Before God, I feel that she did it." RAIN FOLLOWS COAST INTO SOUTHLAND LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Rain brot by a storm which drenched Northern California, hit the southland today. From light to heavy precipitation was reported by many cities throughout So. Calif. The rain, however, did not continue to fall heavily long enough to cause any damage or marked inconveniences. Unsettled weather and probably showers today and tonight was the forecast for So. Calif. BANK MESSENGER ROBBED OF $22,000 NEW YORK, Feb. 20.—Three bandits attacked a messenger of the Greenwich bank, at Nineteenth and Seventh avenue, here in broad daylight today and escaped with $22,000. If it's from Witman's it's good. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 52 at 6:30 a.m. Maximum 55½ at 2 p.m. HELD FOR REWARD LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.—Arthur Hoppe, Jr., aged two, who has been mysteriously missing from the home of his parents, may be held by kidnappers, who will seek a "reward" for the recovery of the youngster. This theory was advanced today by Arthur Hoppe, Sr., the father, while city employees completed the work of draining the lake in Echo park to determine if the boy had been accidentally drowned. Before dawn the father took his post at the edge of the park lake and with tear-dimmed eyes watched the gradually receding water after the control gates were opened. Search along the muddy banks revealed no trace of the missing baby. Then, as the task of draining the lake neared completion, the father expressed his belief that his baby was being held captive by persons seeking "a reward." "I will wait until the lake is completely drained and then I think I will offer a reward that may result in the return of my little boy," the father said in a low voice. SANITARIUM PATIENTS Frederick Hoyer, an employee of the Standard Oil Co., was brot to the Anaheim Sanitarium suffering from eye troubles. Other new patients include: Edgar Kohly of Anaheim, and Ben White of Buena Park. $25 FINE FOR SPEEDING A. J. Volz was arraigned before Judge Howard this morning charge of speeding, and finThere was also a man fined crossing an intersection at t'a speed.