oc-plain-dealer 1922-02-28

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,875 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 879,980 No. of Permits 362 VOL. XXV—NO. 175 MARY W. BOOST HOME OWNERSHIP CAMPAIGN Must be financed same as auto purchase, Le Roy Berger tells realty men. Homes must be financed in the same way as autos, LeRoy Berger declared at the meeting of the Anaheim Realty Board last night, bringing up the matter of the city's participation in the own-your-own home movement. The board put off action until next meeting. Capital is needed more than homes, said Berger, who declared more families were buying automobiles than houses. The local board, like boards through- Dr. Hubert Work To Head P. O. Dept. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28—President Harding has definitely decided to name Dr. Hubert Work, now first assistant postmaster-general to succeed Will Hays, who leaves office March 4 to become director general of the movies, it was learned on highest authority today. A announcement may be made by the White House today. PLAN BUNCH OF HOUSES ON So. L.A. Twenty-five lots in the Moore sub- Homes must be financed in the same way as autos, LeRoy Berger declared at the meeting of the Anaheim Reality Board last night, in bringing up the matter of the city's participation in the own-your-own-home movement. The board put off action until next meeting. Capital is needed more than homes, said Berger, who declared more families were buying automobiles than houses. The local board, like boards throughout the state, is more or less committed to the movement because of the action of the California Real Estate Association in favor of it. The own-your-own-home campaign is national in scope, and already is under way in many parts of California, like other states, under the auspices of the California and National Real Estate association. Realty boards are in charge in the various cities. Where the cooperation of other organizations can be enlisted in the publicity work undertaken, this is done. President Tatum has addressed the following message to realty boards on the subject: "To all California Realty Boards: Our state is enjoying sound and substantial growth based on the richest asset in all the world—California real estate. '1922 has had a most suspicious opening. Business is reviving on nearly every side. And the foundation of our state development is the steadily growing demand for homes in California. 'Millions of new population are coming westward to California. We must prepare for their welcome. And it is our duty as California Realtors to play our proper part in planning for their arrival—to see that they have made possessors of the land that will bring them health and happiness. 'Our 17th state convention climaxed a big year of development for the state association and local realty boards. Our influence, prestige and membership were everywhere increased. Our state has the largest number of national, state and local realty boards. Upon this bulwark of achievement by Realtors and Real Estate boards we shall continue to build California on a big firm plan to receive the millions who are coming here to live. 'During the year I shall be very glad to continue to co-operate with all my power and influence in building up our organization and local realty boards. These form the cornerstone of all our work. And for our national association it will be our endeavor to enroll every one of our boards under its nation-wide banner and thus complete the grand work of PLAN BUNCH OF HOUSES ON So. L.A." Twenty-five lots in the Moore subdivision on So. Los Angeles-st., have been purchased by E. S. Gregory, well-known real estate man and builder of Fullerton, who plans to erect a bungalow on each in the immediate future, it was learned today. Mr. Gregory, with his brother, R. S. Gregory, has built about 75 houses in Fullerton the last year. The houses built by Mr. Gregory have been the most substantial bungalows, ranging in price from $4,000 to $6,000. These have been immediately placed on the market on reasonable terms. I. C. C. AUTHORIZED TO FIX STATE FARES WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-The Interstate Commerce Commission has authority to fix State passenger fares when necessary to counteract unjust discrimination against interstate commerce, which is a unit, the Supreme Court unanimously decided today. Chief Justice Taft made an announcement. Two cases were involved. One was a suit against the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy by the Wisconsin Railroad Commission, which sought an injunction to prevent the rate of 3.6 cents per mile allowed for interstate travel to apply within the state and the other a suit by the State of New York against the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal government and certain railroads of the state on the ground that a 3-cent rate per mile fixed by the Public Utility Commission produces a remarkable return. Freight rates have been advanced in both states to the interstate level without opposition by the states. ASKS NATION-WIDE SCREEN CENSORSHIP WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-A bill providing for a "federal motion picture commission" for the censorship of all motion pictures was introduced in the house today by Representative Appleby of New Jersey. The aim of the measure, Mr. Appleby said, is to have a standard censorship for the whole country. A committee of three provided by the bill is to be division of the department of education. The commissioners, one of whom is to be a woman. Last night the past churches with delegates Presbyterian church took for a community Y.M.Cation for Anaheim, ger with W. J. Elliot and Perry Mathis, Re E. Beebe, F. N. Gibb McLellan, Henry Rauman, and A. H. Alsheim, together with a tion officer R. R. Millen Cranston, chairman of County Y. M.C.A. secretaries Chessum are present. M. E. Beebe acting called on Probation who spoke on "The Native Program of the B Men of Anaheim." He some very interesting gards to boys life as rehearsal reports of his office gation of the cigarette the boys Anaheim startling facts. The boy is largely determined way he spends his time after school he said, after dark. The big what are the people boys to counteract they are pulling him down. Following Mr. Millennium committee decided that should be done and then done if the right forcedzed for this purpose Chessum then outline the County Program of A. and gave special community type of which Orange has an Orange, having just five palms of finances raised $5200 for a period of five carry on their program sociate County Secret Orange and giving his boys work in that The budget of $4500 oversubcribed, in added Group organization it makes possible other as Vocational Guidance for older fellows, keep Older Boys Conference al trips, Hikes, Outing Catalina Island and Co A. Cabin above Modi Father and Son Banque Social events and manities made possible by enced in the work and whole time to the workthe community. Prof. Cranston then on the County Policy being was then thrown ovision, every man present As a result a committee ed with power to act, plans ete. by which the program can be pro committee consists of w chairman, W. J. Elliot swede, Henry Ramm, who will act with tha tary in determining w personel of the teams Estate boards we shall continue to build California on a big firm plan to receive the millions who are coming here to live. "During the year I shall be very glad to continue to co-operate with all my power and influence in building up our organization and local reality boards. These form the cornerstone of all our work. And for our national association it will be our endeavor to enroll every one of our boards under its nation-wide banner and thus complete the grand work of national, state and local memberships 100 per cent strong. "We must have all our realty boards with all their members affiliated with the State Association. And we can then bring about such strengthening of our real estate license act as all Realtors so earnestly desire. "Very faithfully yours, C. C. C. TATUM, President "California Real Estate Association." A resolution was passed at the annual convention in Oakland, declaring that 25,000 homes are needed in the state and thanking the Univ. of Calif. for its establishment of a four-year course of instruction in real estate. 6000 TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS More than 6,000 violators of the traffic laws have appeared before him since 1915. Justice J. B. Cox estimated in Santa Ana today. The final entry in docket No. 14 was made this morning. There have been 5600 cases recorded in the regular automobile dockets since they first were established, before which such cases were entered in the criminal pocket. Lagourgue does painting. Phone If it's from Wittman's it's good. Main Dealer for Good Job Printing. BUILDING PERMITS J. M. Weeks, addition to residence at 315 Salina-st., cost $50. A. N. Castelle, Calif. residence, at 805 E. Chartres-st., cost $300. FRUIT SALES TODAY PITTSBURCH: Steady oranges and lemons; oranges $4.15, lemons $3.25 to $3.75. ASKS NATION-WIDE SCREEN CENSORSHIP WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—A bill providing for a "federal motion picture commission" for the censorship of all motion pictures was introduced in the house today by Representative Appleby of New Jersey. The aim of the measure, Mr. Appleby said, is to have a standard censorship for the whole country. A committee of three provided by the bill is to be division of the department of education. The commissioners, one of whom is to be a woman, are to be appointed by the president. DETROIT BUYS CAR LINES DETROIT, Feb. 28.—The city offer of $19,850,000 for the local street car lines has been accepted by the Detroit United Railway. The electors will vote on the proposition April 15 and are expected to favor the purchase. SQUAD TO HUNT SLAYERS LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.—A homicide squad, specially equipped to hunt down murderers, has been appointed by Captain David L. Adams, chief of detectives. REPORT OSER SEEKS CASTLE ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 28.—Max Oser, riding academy proprietor who is engaged to marry Mathilde McCormick, granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller, St., is reported to be looking for a castle as the European home of himself and bride. Harry Feilinge, Brunswick Phones. SIX L. A. STORES LOS ANGELES, Ft. stores at 913-23 South were wiped out at a loss to $75,000 by a fire ho-mobiles in the street not stroyed. Damage was caused another store, a houses and an office by BEGIN LENT OBS Observance of Lent row, Ash Wednesday, masses and other Catholic, Episcopal and churches. The period of 40 observed as usual with station and special service. Four More Days to Register for Bond If you haven't registered since Jan. 1, you are not fled vote . A new great register of the county is being dating from Jan. 1 for two years. Unless your name you cannot vote at the bond and city council elections week in April. Saturday of this week is the last day you can order to vote at the outfall sewer bond election held Friday of next week, March 10, is the last day you can vote for city council, April 10. Get busy and hunt up one of the following registrants: Mrs. G. N. Fording, 731 North Philadelphia-st. Prunk Tausch and Mildred Spencer with Lyon Rea-Mrs. Ha Kellam, 310 W. Cypress-st. Victor LaMont, 126 W. Chartres-st. Mrs. Marin A. Knott, 118 So. Philadelphia-st. W. E. Helling, 170 W. Center. ain Dealer ING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Tuesday, February 28, 1922 WEDS IN COMMUNITY Y.M.C.A. IS PLANNED Probation R. R. Miller tells need of such organization for boys and young men. Last night the pastors of four churches with delegates met at the Presbyterian church to discuss plans for a community Y. M. C. A. organization for Anaheim, Rev. Geissinger with W. J. Elliott, H. S. Jayne, and Perry Mathis, Rev. Walker, M. E. Beebe, F. N. Gibbs, Rev.-Howe, McLellan, Henry Ramm, Zimmerman, and A. H. Alswede, of Anaheim, together with County Probation officer R. R. Miller, Prof. J. A. Cranston, chairman of the Orange CHORAL UNION STAGES COMIC OPERA Last night the pastors of four churches with delegates met at the Presbyterian church to discuss plans for a community Y. M. C. A. organization for Anaheim, Rev. Gelissinger with W. J. Elliott, H. S. Jayne, and Perry Mathis, Rev. Walker, M. E. Beebe, F. N. Gibbs, Rev.-Howe, McLellan, Henry Ramm, Zimmerman, and A. H. Alswede, of Anaheim, together with County Probation officer R. R. Miller, Prof. J. A. Cranston, chairman of the Orange County Y. M. C. A. committee, and secretaries Chessum and Ralitt were present. M. E. Beebe acting as chairman called on Probation officer Miller who spoke on "The Need of a Definite Program of the Boys and Young Men of Anaheim." He brought out some very interesting facts in regards to boys life as revealed through the reports of his office. An investigation of the cigarette habit among the boys of Anaheim showed some startling facts. The character of the boy is largely determined by the way he spends his time before and after school he said, and especially after dark. The big question is what are the people doing for the boys to counteract the influences that are pulling him down. Following Mr. Miller's talk the committee decided that something should be done and that it could be done if the right forces were organized for this purpose. Secretary Chessum then outlined to the men the County Program of the Y. M. C. A. and gave special emphasis to the community type of organization, which Orange has just adopted. Orange, having just finished a campaign of finances raising a budget of $3200 for a period of three years to carry on their program, with an associate County Secretary living in Orange and giving his whole time to the boys work in that community. The budget of $4500, which was oversubscribed, in addition to the Group organization and program, makes possible other activities such as Vocational Guidance campaigns for older fellows, keep fit Campaigns, Older Boys Conferences, Educational trips, Hikes, Outings, Camps at Catalina Island and County Y. M. C. A. Cabin above Modjeska's Home, Father and Son Banquets, Stunts and Social events and many other activities made possible by a man experienced in the work and giving his whole time to the work with boys in the community. Prof. Cranston then spoke briefly on the County Policy and the meeting was then thrown open to discussion, every man present taking part as a result a committee was appointed with power to act, to determine plans etc., by which this community program can be promoted. This committee consists of F. N. Gibbs, chairman, W. J. Elliott, A. H. Alhswede, Henry Ramm, D. J. Pitts, who will act with the County Secretary in determining when and the personnel of the teams to be selected Ernest Crozier Phillips, who takes the role of the Captain of Police, and Robert Brown the Pirate King, in the "Pirates of Penzance," comic opera which will be staged by the Orange-co Choral Union at Santa Ana Feb. 28 and March 1. TO TEXAS VIA HOLLYWOOD Sam Frazee and "Bill" Scully were scheduled to go to Hollywood from here and then to Texas, with Florida as the ultimate destination, according to an intimate of Scully's here. Frazee is the 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Frazee of South Helena-st. The father today notified Sheriff C. E. Jackson at Santa Ana and City Marshal N. F. Steadman of the proposed route of the two boys, and efforts will be made to catch them before they leave the state. GRAB 5 IN DEATH CASE ON GIRL'S TIP LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.—Five men, alleged members or a gang of bootleggers "tipped off" to the police by a girl, were arrested at a house in West Washington street early today and booked at central station, where they were held while detectives investigated information directing suspicion of the murder of William Desmond Taylor, slain film director, against them. The men gave their names as William East, 36; Walter Kirby, 23; John Herkey, 25; Ray Lynch, 26; George Calvert, 25. They were booked on suspicion of robbery Officers admitted, however, that the men were being held for investigation in the Taylor case. Search for a sixth man, said to have been a member of the gang, was made after the five suspects were arrested at the house at 18361 Wets Washington street by Detectives MeD Jones, Ryan, Johnson and Culp. Suspicion of the Taylor murder was directed against the men by the story told the Wilshire police by the girl who "tipped off" the gang. She declared that she heard two of the men under arrest threaten to "kill Taylor" the night before Taylor was slain. The girl said she gave her information concerning the gang because one of its members her another. 4 HAVE TAKEN OUT NOMINATION PAPERS It begins to look as if there would be no lack of candidates for city council. Todate, four have taken out SIX L. A. STORES BURNED LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.—Six stores at 913-23 South Main street, were wiped out at a loss of $40,000 to $75,000 by a fire here. Five automobiles in the street nearby were destroyed. Damage was caused by a hotel, another store, a grocery, two houses and an office building. BEGIN LENT OBSERVANCE Observance of Lent begins tomorrow. Ash Wednesday, with special masses and other services in the Catholic, Episcopal and other churches. The period of 40 days will be observed as usual with fasting, meditation and special services. REGISTER FOR BOND VOTE Since Jan. 1, you are not a qualifier of the county is being prepared. Unless your name is upon it, city council elections the firm the last day you can register in your bond election held April 4 and is the last day you can register no. the following registrars: North Philadelphia-st. Spencer with Lyon Realty Co. Press-st. B. Philadelphia-st. DANCER NEARLY STARVED SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28—Nordkin, famous Russ dancer, and his wife narrowly escaped starvation in Tiflis, where they had gone in a vain search for their children. Food from a Near East Relief kitchen saved them just in time. See Laguorgue, 596W, painter. 4 HAVE TAKEN OUT NOMINATION PAPERS It begins to look as if there would be no lack of candidates for city council. Todate, four have taken out nomination papers and one has filed, for the three vacancies to be filled at the election April 10. Noon, March 21, is the last date for filing nomination papers. Those who have taken out papers are W. P. Quarton, R. R. Pember, Councilman F. N. Gibbs and Al Pape. The latter is the only one who has filed his nomination blank with the required ten signatures. BANDITS MAKE BIG HAUL FROM S. O. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.—Highwaymen held up three men of the Standard Oil sales department and at the pistol point took a pouch containing $10,000 in cash and $72,000 in checks. The robbers kept the employees facing away from them and were never seen. The employees were J. L. Webb, assistant cashier; Harry Gate, a guard; and W. T. Hennessy, chauffeur. They were taking the day's receipts from the office at 1727 South Spring street, to the First National Bank at Seventh and Spring. WEALTHY CONTRACTOR SUICIDES PASADENA, Feb. 28.—Suicide was the verdict of the coroner's jury in the case of E. P. Haupt, wealthy contractor, found asphyxiated at his home on South Orange Grove-ave. SUPERVISORS ILL Supervisors H. A. Wassum and William Schumacher were unable to attend today's meeting of the Board of Supervisors because of illness. Both are reported to have the flu. Now is the best time to plant fruit trees. Largest assortment in Southern California at reasonable prices. Also ornamental plants. Orange County Nursery Co., North Los Angeles-st., Phone 654-J. 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 N POMP THRONGS SEE ROYAL WEDDING PROCESSION LONDON, Feb. 28.—Amid all the pomp and ceremony of old world royalty, her royal highness, Princess Mary, only daughter of King George and Queen Mary was married to Viscount Lasceles, heir to the earl of Harewood, in Westminster Abbey today. It was the first marriage in the reigning royal family in nearly 23 years and was a social event of almost unprecedented splendor, brilliance and impressiveness. The ceremony took place at noon in the presence of the most varied and representative assemblage that ever attended a royal wedding. All members of the royal family were present except the prince of Wales, heir to the throne, who is in India. REVIEW C. C. WORK SINCE OCTOBER It was the first marriage in the reigning royal family in nearly 23 years and was a social event of almost unprecedented splendor, brilliance and impressiveness. The ceremony took place at noon in the presence of the most varied and representative assemblage that ever attended a royal wedding. All members of the royal family were present except the prince of Wales, heir to the throne, who is in India. The magnificent old cathedral with its great vaulted roof, its gorgeous traceries, its mighty pillars and its beautiful stained windows, formed a fitting background for the nuptial ceremonies, the brilliant uniforms of army and navy officers and the dazzling gowns of the women. The bride and groom and the royal family rode in state from Buckingham palace to the abbey and the sight of the happy, girlish face in the famous old glass coach gave a thrill of pleasure to the vast multitude of men and women who lined the streets. It was an "all British" wedding according to wishes of the royal family. The bride's maids were English girls. The bridegroom's best man was Sir Victor Audley Falconer MacKenzie, a captain in the Scots Guards and a brother in arms in war time. Contrary to customs, foreign royalties did not officially participate in the actual ceremonies. The Most Rev. Randall Thomas Davidson, archbishop of Canterbury and the highest prelate of the Anglican church, officiated. The orthodox ritual was followed by which the princess promised to love, honor and obey her husband. SLOW REGISTRATION JEOPARDIZES BONDS Apprehensive by the apathetic attitude displayed by voters over the matter of registration and fearful that unless a large registration is rolled up this week it will jeopardize the success of the big outfall sewer bond election April 4. City Manager O. E. Steward and Secretary Malcolm Fraser of the C. of C. arranged for Vic LaMont to be at the C. of C. each afternoon from 2 to 4:30 p.m., the remainder of the week. An effort will be made to station a registration clerk with a small table on the sidewalk at Los Angeles and Center-sts., as is done in other cities. Several registration deputies have been laid up with flu, thus halting their efforts. Many people do not realize that they cannot vote unless they have a review of the work of the Chamber of Commerce since the last members' meeting in October, and an outline of the current program were given last night at the February meeting of members in the Elks' club house. J. F. Ahlborn, in the absence of Secretary Malcolm Fraser, read the report, which followed a dinner. Harry D. Riley, president, presided, and about 80 were present, including many ladies. The address of the evening was delivered by Harry F. Atwood, of Chicago, representing the Better American Federation. His subject was along the lines of back to the constitution, and the address was the same practically as the one before the Rotary club. At the close of Atwood's speech, Superintendent C. C. Smith of the elementary schools, said that the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades in all the schools of the county should be required to spend two years studying the federal constitution. The secretary's report announced among other things that the board of directors has endorsed the recommendation of a special committee appointed for the purpose, that the property off South Los Angeles at be sold for $10,500. The lease on lots 17 and 18 in the Koenig tract, owned by Anton Schulte, ran out last November and immediate measures were taken, the report explained, for a loan of $3,000 with which to buy these lots, as the buildings provided by the citizens and members are occupied by one of them and the other is needed for tents which are rented under the management of Charles Eygabroad, chairman, at a good profit. The sale of the apartments and tents together with the property which is not yet in the possession of the Chamber of Commerce due to the Koenig estate's not having yet been distributed, was recommended by the special committee after an investigation. The commission mentioned by the committee on the sale is $500. At the close of the report President Riley emphasized the importance of the matter of the sale. Other features of the report were: Announcement that the Chamber of Commerce has been incorporated since the last meeting; that a new EXCHANGE PROBES OFFICE OF MORRIS A committee of the Northern Orange County Fruit Exchange is at work investigating the conduct of the office of County Horticultural Commissioner Earl Morris. The committee consists of N. T. Edwards of Whittier, a member of the LaHabra Citrus Association; Dr. McBeth of Fullerton and J. E. Rebman of Anaheim. They will consult with the Board of Supervisors with power to make such recommendations on their findings as they see fit. The report will be submitted, it is expected, at the meeting of the board next Tuesday. The Orange County Fruit Exchange has a similar committee at work, with similar powers. BEGIN PAVING OF ALLEYS WEDNESDAY B. R. Ford, Santa Ana contractor, starts tomorrow on the paving of the alley north of the A. O. & L. packing house, between Los Angeles and Claudina-sits. He also has the contract for paving the alley between Claudina and Philadelphia-sits, south of Center-st., and the alley back of the California theatre. City Manager O. E. Steward today ordered a ton of asphaltum for use on cracks in paving through the city. If it's from Witman's it's good. Plain Dealer for Good Job Printing Retail trade improved over January, 1921. John Perrin, Federal Reserve Agent at San Francisco, declares in his monthly report. Thirty-three department stores located in the chief cities of the Twelfth District showed sales only 6.2 per cent less in value, whereas prices declined much more than, indicating that volume sales are much larger.