oc-plain-dealer 1922-04-22

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,375 No. of Permits 504 Year 1920 $70,980 No. of Permits 302 PLAIN LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 219 5 DIE FR KLAN WRITES EVANGELIST AT S.A. Prompted by Sermon "Shall We Have Law Enforcement or Klan?" The first public communication from the Ku Klux Klan in Orange-co was mailed today to newspapers in Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Brea and Santa Ana in the form of copies of a letter addressed to Rev. Jerry Jiter, evangelist conducting a revival at a tabernacle in Santa Ana. The letter follows: Rev.Jerry Jiter, The Tabernacle, Santa Ana, Cal.; Dear sir: Knowledge has come to the Knights of the Invisible Empire of the Ku Klux Klan of your intention to preach a sermon Sunday next upon the topic "Shall we have Local Girl Features Mexican Celebration Antoinette Friend, niece of Alec Morales of this city and a Mission Play star, will be one of the dancers at the three-day celebration of Mexico's second independence day, Cinco de Mayo, at Praeger Park, Los Angeles May 5-7. Miss Friend, known on the stage as Miss Moreho, was an accomplished dancer and violinist here before she sought a broader field. Many historical incidents will be featured in the observance, which will open with an invitational ball on the evening of May 5. On May 6 there will be musical and speaking programs and on May 7 a free barbecue to which the general public will be invited. Mexican cowboys throwing the lariat will close the program. An imitation bull fight, the bull being minus its horns, will be a feature. CYPRESS ST. 8 ARREST PLACE ROUND Charges of Gauntletgging Were Referred Mata was arrested house where gamblers conducted. Jose Aguilel Bobrera, F. M. Rodriquez were arresting. Nearly two gallons CYPRESS ST. CLEANERS ROBBED A number of patrons of the Puritan Dry Cleaners on Cypress street today were notified of a wholesale robbery in which 29 garments were taken. The exact loss had not been estimated this afternoon. Only garments which had been pressed were taken, an entire rack of such garments being removed. Outside, 29 empty hangers were discarded. Entrance was gained by cutting the glass window at the front. There was evidence that efforts had first been made to raise the window with a jimmy. AUTOMOBILE BURNED The remains of a car that had been burned stood by the roadside near the West Anaheim packing house of the Anaheim Citrus Fruit Assn. The local police had not been notified of the owner. Y. M. C. A. SPEAKERS IN CHURCHES SUN. That the people of Anaheim may become better acquainted with the plans in regard to the Y. M. C. A. work in Anaheim, the pastors of the churches are co-operating by giving time tomorrow morning that the plans may be presented by business men and the boys. The following are the churches and speakers as arranged for: First Methodist Church—Mr. Edwin Rundstrom and John Clark; Presbyterian Church—Mrs. Harry S. Jayne and Marvin Ross; German Evangelical—Henry Hodges; Christian Church—Mr. F. N. Gibbs and Marlowe Janss; Episcopal Church—M. E. Beebe. The program which is being discussed at this time for the Anaheim Association has come directly at the request of Anaheim business men and the pastors of the community. An equipment of $7500.00 can be made a wonderful asset in the community under right leadership, and it is proposed by the Anaheim Association to use... We as Knights of the Ku Klux Klan want to take this opportunity to thoroughly impress upon the public as authentic—that the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan now and for all times to come CONDEMN personal beatings and all other such outrages against law and order. All such proceedings laid to this order are false and only used as propaganda to excite public opinion against an organization that has in view one ideal and that to be helpful in promoting a clean country and keeping it devoid of Gamblers, Bootleggers, Thugs and Crooks of all kinds. To further impress this ideal upon you, we quote Section Three of Article Two of our Constitution—Sec. 3—This Order is an organization of Chivalry, Humanity, Justice and Patriotism; embodying in its genius and principles all that is chivalric in conduct, noble in sentiment, generous in manhood and patriotic in purpose; its peculiar objects being; First—to protect the wagk, the innocent, and the defenseless from the indignities, wrongs and outrages of the lawless, the violent and the brutal; to relieve the injured and oppressed; to succer the suffering and unfortunate, especially worthy widows and orphans. Second—to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and all laws passed in conformity thereto, and to protect the States and the people thereof from all invasion of their rights from any source whatsoever. Third—to aid and assist in the execution of all Constitutional Laws and to preserve the honor and dignity of the State by opposing tyranny in any and every degree attempted from any and every source whatsoever, by a fearless and faithful administration of justice; to promptly and properly meet every heist of duty "Without Fear and Without Reproach." WE STAND FOR AMERICA FIRSST in thought, affections and galaxy of the nations. These, sir are the principles that the Ku Klux Klan stands for. Need any real American need to fear or to feel ashamed of them? Thanking you for your kindness, we are Knights of the Invisible Empire, Ku Klux Klan. AT ANAHEIM HOSPITAL New patients at the Anaheim Sanitarium include: Mrs. Emil Heinze of Anaheim, and Miss Florence Volkland, of Anaheim. JACOB HOCHULL, 78, PASSES AWAY TODAY Jacob Hochull, aged 78 years and 11 months, died at his home on So. Melrose street at 9:23 this morning, after an illness of two days. Although a frail man, he had not complained of unusually ill feelings prior to his fatal illness. The family located on an orange ranch near Fullerton where they resided three years when first coming to California 18 years ago, but have made their home in Anaheim ever since. Funeral arrangements are not completed as the arrival of three children from their distant home is expected. Surviving relatives include the widow, three sons and three daughters, Fred, of Porterville, Otto, of Holton, Kansas, Walter of Anaheim; and Mrs. Albert Haag, of Holton, Kansas, Mrs. Charles Schneider and Miss Edna Hochull, also of Anaheim. The family home originally was in Holton, Kan. PRESS ASSN. PLANS OUTING SAN FRANCISCO, April 22—Fresno May 20 will see the opening of the annual outing of the California Press Assn., from where the party will go to Cascade, Huntington Lodge and Huntington Lake. Friend W. Richardson will have charge of the excursionists. AIN DEALER ING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Saturday, April 22, 1922 FROM EXPL 8 ARRESTS IN PLACENTIA ROUNDUP Charges of Gambling and Bootlegging Will Be Preferred Monday Eight arrests were made in a raid at 10 o'clock last night on the Matta pool hall at Placentia by Undersheriff French and Deputy Sheriff Ballard, of Santa Ana, and Marshal Art Eells, Deputy Marmal Dorsey Ellis and Motorcycle Officer Barnhill of Fullerton. About $50 was grabbed, said to be jackpot in a monte game, and Joe Mata was arrested for running a house where gambling was being conducted, Jose Aguilre, S. Lemus, Gabriel Bobrera, F. Ramerez, and B. Rodriguez were arrested for gambling. HUGE WHARF AT HARBOR PLANNED Ass'n Plans to Lease 30 Acres for Sub-Lease to Industries Lease of 30 acres at Newport harbor belonging to James Irvine for a huge wharf, which would be sub-leased in sections to industrial concerns, was proposed at a meeting of the Orange-co Harbar Ass'n in St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, last night. A. B. McCord and Henry Adams were presented from Anaheim. D. Eyman Huff of El Modena provided. The land sought for the wharf is on the county channel and the lease of it would cost $2400 per year. Speakers pointed out that an impressive industrial development within a comparatively short time would be possible by the plan. There is no Anaheim Man Owned Truck in Disaster The truck which figured in the gasoline explosion in Downey yesterday and which were reported as belonging to the Union Oil Co., was the proeptry of Frank Murch, 420 East Adele street, Anaheim, and was driven by his brother, George E. Murch. The driver was uninjured, as he had gone to a telephone to talk to his brother here. The truck and trailer were entirely demolished. The truck was partly covered by insurance, but trailer was a complete loss. This is the second loss sustained by Mr. Murch recently. About four months ago a trailer loaded with two tanks of gasoline, broke loose from the truck and went into a ditch with the loss of one of the tanks of gas. AGED WOMAN DIES FROM at 10 o'clock last night on the Matta pool hall at Placein by Undersheriff French and Deputy Sheriff Ballard, of Santa Ana, and Marshal Art Eells, Deputy Marshal Dorsey Ellis, and Motorcycle Officer Barnhill of Fullerton. About $50 was grabbed, said to be jackpot in a monte game, and Joe Mata was arrested for running a house where gambling was being conducted, Jose Aguirre, S. Lemus, Gabriel Bobrera, F. Ramerez, and B. Rodriguez were arrested for gambling. Nearly two gallons of bootleg liquor was confiscated in jugs and bottles and Jose Castro was arrested on a charge of storing intoxicating liquor in a public place. Erminio Guerrero was arrested on a charge of bootlegging. The eight were residing in the county jail today pending arraignment Monday before Judge French at Fullerton. According to Fullerton police, a young man of Placein had become crazed from drinking bootleg liquor early this week. None of the men arrested last night gave evidence of having been drinking. LAWS ON FROSTED FRUIT EXPLAINED Approximately 45 persons, for the most part managers and foremen of packing houses, exchange and independent, were present at the meeting in the offices of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange in Fullerton, when the application of the law requiring shipable fruit was illustrated by speakers of the State and county offices and shipping exchanges. Manager Dale R. King of the northern exchange said today that the matter of making the regulations still stricter for the next year was not gone into, although suggestions of greater stringency was offered. The speakers included State Inspector Warner of the State Department of Agriculture, County Horticultural Commissioner A. A. Brock, H. J. Ramsey, head of the field department of the California Fruit Growers Exchange; C. P. Early, general manager of the Mutual Orange Distributors; Field Manager Blodget of the same organization; and Farm Advisor Harold Wahlberg. A similar meeting is in session this afternoon at the offices of the Orange County Fruit Exchange in Orange, with approximately the same speakers. Thus far the Anaheim district, and it is understood most of the county likewise, has rigidly enforced the law against shipping fruit that was not up to standard, and the object of the meetings is to avoid such a mistake being made through ignorance now that shipping is fully under way. Early in the season a few carloads of navels unfit for consumption were shipped. AGED WOMAN DIES FROM BURNS Mrs. James Ball of No. Pomonaave., Fullerton, died at 12:30 morning at the Fullerton hospital as the result of burns sustained yesterday about 3:30, when her clothes caught on fire while she was poaching an egg over the kitchen stove. Mrs. Ball was 72 years old and is survived by her husband and one son. It is stated that her dish rag first caught fire, then her clothes, and that she tried to extinguish them under the kitchen sink, but found this impossible. She then ran out at the door, into the open air, where her clothes were burned from her. She was taken to the hospital in a Seale ambulance. Funeral services have been announced for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Methodist church, a Seventh Day Adventist preacher officiating. Interment is to be in Loma Vista Cemetery, J. E. Sealo, funeral director. LOCAL MEN BUY AT CERRO VILLA HTS. The C. B. Berger Co., of Anaheim, sales agents for Cerro Villa Heights, said to be the most recent large citrus sub-division in northern Orange county, reports that fully 75 per cent of the sales being made in the tract is to local orange growers. They named among local purchasers J. Roy Smith, Dr. Leon Patrick, John Kogge, Geo. W. Smith, Wm. Lusk and John Wilson of Orange; Chas. O. Thompson of Villa Park; E. H. Paddock of El Modena; A. Yturry and Wm. Zuren of Placentia; Martin Hausladen of Anaheim and Nelson McArthur of Santa Ana. Other purchasers are residents of Sierra Madre, San Gabriel, Los Angeles and Regina, Sask., Canada. Mr. Romaine Berger, of the Berger company, states that inquiries are being received regarding this tract from as far east as New York and as far north as in the state of Washington. session this afternoon at the offices of the Orange County Fruit Exchange in Orange, with approximately the same speakers. Thus far the Anaheim district, and it is understood most of the county likewise, has rigidly enforced the law against shipping fruit that was not up to standard, and the object of the meetings is to avoid such a mistake being made through ignorance now that shipping is fully under way. Early in the season a few carloads of navels unfit for consumption were shipped. DANIELS JOINS IN OIL RESERVE FIGHT WASHINGTON, April 22.—Forer Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels poured a broadside of hot shot into the Harding administration upon his arrival here today for leasing the naval oil reserves of California and Wyoming to private interests. Monte Vista Lots—Close in Fine shade—Improved—Low price Drive out today. At the evening session Mrs. W. A. Moore of Fullerton will preside, president of the Federation of Women's Clubs of Orange county. It will be held at the First M. E.-church. Governor William D. Stephens will speak on the Wright-Jaw, Rev. Dr. James A. Francis of Los Angeles, on "Anarchists of America." Similar conventions will be held at San Bernardino on Thursday and at Riverside on Friday. Baby Welfare Conference Feature of Orange Show The Baby Welfare conference held last year in connection with 1. Valencia Orange show will imphis, 1. again this year. Many Rock, 4. have been coming in from anta, 3. who entered their babies AGUE others who desire to coin. 2. Last year being the firrereport, 5. the large number of das. 2. (there being about 3 Autonio, 5. work of examining and flicult, but this year also being made to handle list of entries. The tent will be 100 by but not connected may be offered james J. Walker necessary conveniences be a platform for the spice to the one held for the examination of the nurses and doctors in hospitals seats for the people, a kiddies, attractive merchants, with all kind pertaining to child life. Smith, Wm. Lusk and John Wilson of Orange; Chas. O. Thompson of Villa Park; E. H. Paddock of El Modena; A. Yturry and Wm. Cruzen of Placentia; Martin Hausladen of Anaheim and Nelson McArthur of Santa Ana. Other purchasers are residents of Sierra Madre, San Gabriel, Los Angeles and Regina, Sask., Canada. Mr. Romaine Berger, of the Berger company, states that inquiries are being received regarding this tract from as far east as New York and as far north as in the state of Washington. He says it seems that many business and professional men who live in other parts of the country are particularly interested when it is pointed out to them that it is possible to obtain acreage of thrifty young growing orange groves at a very reasonable price and with very attractive terms, especially when they know the organization behind the project is well equipped completely to take care of the property until the tries come into bearing or until such time as the puchaser makes his home on his grove and desires to take care of it himself. PLEDGES AMOUNTS FOR YEAR The White Temple Home Missionary society meeting yesterday was a most interesting one, and a thorough review of the study book which has covered the work among the people of many countries where missionary stations are established, was read by Mrs. Charles Ryga-broaj. Mrs. William Wagner then read a paper on the work among the wandering peoples, who go from places in their lines of labor, such as hearvesting, etc., telling of the benefit and accomplishments among them. Pledges were made apportioning the $800 constituting the thank offering of the past year. One hundred dollars goes to the Esther home in San Diego; $75 to the Frances De Pauw school for Spanish girls in Los Angeles; $75 to the David and Margaret home in La Verne and other pledges from $25 down to hospitals, etc. The meeting was unusually well attended. Monte Vista—Anaheim's new subdivision will soon be sold. Get your lot today. ealer E 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 PLOSION 3 REPORTED DYING AND SCORES WRITHE IN AGONY Five were dead today, three were reported dying and scores were writhing in agony as a result of the disaster caused when an automobile filling station and a gasoline tank truck caught fire, supposedly from a blow torch, and exploded in the heart of the Downey business district. The dead are: Walter Pulley, 35, druggist. W. E. Jarvis, a plumber, formerly of Fresno. Clyde Wierbach, 30, foreman of a Downey asbestos factory. Edward Vangergrift, 58, retired. Lester Johnson, 15, high school boy of Rivera. Physicians held out little hope today for the recovery of W. E. Henry, 34, Downy grain dealer, a patient at the California hospital; C. M. Platner, 37, a painter, being cared for at the White Memorial hospital, Los Angeles, and it was said that Basil Cummins was so se- Wilson & Bever Have Record Payroll Today Speaking of home industry and local payrolls— Wilson & Bever, Anaheim contractors, today had the largest payroll in the firm's history. The employes this week totaled 82, most of them artisans. Eight teams and four dump trucks were kept busy. The firm is now finishing the Samuel Kraemer-bldg, starting the Arnold Kraemer-bldg finish W. E. Jarvis, a plumber, formerly of Fresno. Clyde Wierbach, 30, foreman of a Downey asbestos factory. Edward Vangergrift, 58, retired. Lester Johnson, 15, high school boy of Rivera. Physicians held out little hope today for the recovery of W. E. Henry, 34, Downy grain dealer, a patient at the California hospital; C. M. Plather, 37, a painter, being cared for at the White Memorial hospital, Los Angeles, and it was said that Basil Cummins was so seriously injured that his condition is regarded as critical. The bodies of Pulley, Jarvis, Wierbach and Vandergrift were at the undertaking establishment of Thomas Miller of Downey and the body of the high school youth was at the mortuary of D. H. White of Whittler. Chief Deputy Coroner William MacDonald, of Los Angeles-co said today that arrangements are being made to hold inquests shortly over the bodies of the persons who died as a result of their injuries. At the California hospital in Los Angeles it was said that Henry spent a restless night, tossing on his bed in agony. Platner's condition was described as critical. A report was received yesterday that Henry died an hour after the explosion, but this report proved untrue. Many other persons whose names were not obtained, were treated at their homes for injuries. Burning gasoline rained on persons near the scene of the blaze and others were hurled from their feet by the force of the explosion. Clothes were burned off many of the persons injured. While rescuers were searching the ruins after one blast for the bodies of their fellow townsmen a second blast occurred, it was said, and it was necessary to rescue the rescuers. It was said that 12 persons are blinded, possibly for life in some cases. PLAN TO ENLARGE LOCAL INDUSTRY A most important meeting of the committee on industries, Anaheim C. of C., will be held at its offices Monday afternoon, at one, to consider the expansion of a local manufacturing plant which promises to enable a real payroll for this city. John Reuther, chairman of the committee, representatives of railroads and the promoters of the industry, who are from Los Angeles, will attend. The enlarged plant, which it is hoped will remain here, will manufacture products which have a nation-wide demand. At the same meeting another manufacturing project will come under consideration. The latter was suggest- P.O. IMPROVEMENT WEEK OF MAY 1ST Do you buy your stamps, envelopes, wrappers, money orders, etc., of the local postoffice? If you don't, but transmit your mail through the office you're not giving Anaheim a square deal. Also, you may be endangered the success of the city's becoming an office of the first class next year, though that is less likely. Beginning shortly, Postmaster J. F. Ahiborn will communicate with all of the local business men's organizations urging them to use their influence to spread the idea of supporting the local postoffice. Much of the fine record in increased receipts which the office has shown is due to personal solicitation of business rightfully belonging to the office by Ahiborn. Now the Postoffice Department has taken up the matter on a nation-wide scale, and set apart the week beginning May 1 as "Postal Improvement Week." The coming campaign will be a general one, unlike any that have preceded it, which have been directed toward a particular object, like early mailing. The department seeks especially to expedite the sending of newspapers and magazines. The motion picture theatre also will be asked to aid in the campaign. The public will be invited into the office to see how mail is handled. Mail here is handled more efficiently than ever before with the new building and improved facilities. Expedition in handling mail is more important to the business man, said Ahiborn, than to anybody else, and the full backing of the business community is asked. DITCHES PLANNED TO PRESERVE ROADS The project of constructing drainage ditches to preserve the county's roads will be discussed at a meeting two weeks from today in St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, at which the Board of Supervisors, County Engineer J. L. McBride and representatives of the Monday afternoon, at one, to consider the expansion of a local manufacturing plant which promises to enable a real payroll for this city. John Reuther, chairman of the committee, representatives of railroads and the promoters of the industry, who are from Los Angeles, will attend. The enlarged plant, which it is hoped will remain here, will manufacture products which have a nation-wide demand. At the same meeting another manufacturing project will come under consideration. The latter was suggested at the Chamber board meeting yesterday. MORRISSON LEADS HOWE BIBLE CLASS Everything is set for another big session of the Howe Men's Bible class on Sunday morning at the Bob White garage at 328 West Center-st. "Al" Morrison is the leader for the morning, and can be counted upon for a "surprise" party for those who attend the services. Last Sunday was the biggest day in the history of the class. At the meeting of the executive officers on Thursday evening it was decided to make a special effort for the next two Sundays. These are to be the last two meetings at which the teacher, Loren Howe, will be present, as he severs his connection in that capacity the last Sunday in April. SPECIAL STEAMER TRAIN The Southern Pacific will run another popular special Steamer Train leaving Los Angeles on May 7th, to connect with the Southern Pacific Steamer "MOMUS," leaving New Orleans May 10th for New York. This Special Train will be run on the same plan as the one run on April 9th, which proved highly successful, with the same high class equipment, special dining car service, specializing on Southern dishes, cooked by a French chef, and entertainment, including a radio outfit. The Southern Pacific contemplates running these popular special steamer trains to New Orleans every month. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 44½ at 4 a.m. Maximum 64 at 2 p.m. DITCHES PLANNED TO PRESERVE ROADS The project of constructing drainage ditches to preserve the county's roads will be discussed at a meeting two weeks from today in St. Ann's Inn, Santa Ana, at which the Board of Supervisors, County Engineer J. L. McBride and representatives of the county's chambers of commerce will be invited to be present. The matter came up at the regular luncheon meeting of the Santa Ana Realty Board at the Inn. The board proposed a joint meeting of all the boards in the county to discuss the improvement, which will be one of the most thoroughgoing aside from wholesale highway construction that the county will ever have proposed. The Santa Ana board pledged its support to the supervisors in urging the State Highway Commission to begin at once the work of filling in and grading the coast boulward in preparation for later construction work. Plans for the annual picnic at Long Beach May 20 and for the National convention in San Francisco May 31-June 4 were also debated. BLAKELY BAPTIZES FOUR Four were baptized this week at Stone's Lake, near Placentia, by Rev. Jesse N. Blakeley, pastor of the Church of the Lord, 511 No. Olive-st. The attendance at the Bible studies at Rev. Blakeley's residence has been increasing, especially the Sunday morning Bible class meeting, and the Tuesday night studies on Revelation. Special efforts are being made to build up the Bible class attendance at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. MONEY IN SALACIOUS FILMS SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.—Salacious pictures make money, clean ones don't. Hobart Bosworth, actor and filmmaker, told an audience of club women in Berkeley. America is the greatest nation of butters-in in the world. Bosworth declared. His remark that "women nowadays don't mind their homes long enough to produce good, healthy children," would applauded. There is only one Monte Vista