oc-plain-dealer 1922-05-19

BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY OF ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,275 No. of Permits 564 Year 1920 879,980 No. of Permits 862 Plain LEADING NEWS VOL. XXV—NO. 242 BREA W RUSH WORK UPON SHOW EXHIBITS Ground Plan of Valencia Exposition Most Attractive Ever Shown Under Canvas Stanley Chapman, accompanied by his artist and helpers, began this morning to build up the feature in the Citrus Department, just opposite the office and information bureau. This promises to be one of the most attractive in the Snow. Whittier and Pasadena began active work at the same time. Brea will commence tonight. Aten, the decorator hopes to have all his over-head illumination and decoration up by midnight, when the arena floor will be free to the decorators under him. Fountains, of which there will be six, provide the lighting. Expect Quick Action On Bonus Bill WASHINGTON, May 19. "We have every expectation that the bonus bill will be reported out early next week and passed by the senate within two days' time" John Thomas Taylor, national legislative representative of the American Legion, told the Cosmopolitan News Service today. In legion circles it is understood the assurances came from Senator McCumber, chairman of the senate finance committee, but according to McCumber there is no change in the situation—the committee still waits on word from the White House. VAST THRONG AT LAUNDRY OPENING ROTAR GIVEN ORANG Wide-Spread P Anaheim and Orang widely advertised to o tarians who will be les early in June, if posed today to the A C. and Valencia Or rectors goes thru. T put a plate of at least in every Los Angeles cupied by a Rotarian gested that fruit fro show here be used. The plan originated Angeles C. of C. and today to Charles Egga advertising department. Fruit Growers Excham VAST THRONG AT LAUNDRY OPENING Follow the crowd last night meant going to the Anaheim Laundry Company's new plant at Elm and South Lemon-st. The number which visited the plant is variously estimated at 1500 to 2500, the biggest crowd seen in the city in a long while. Everyone had a good, old-fashioned time. There should be more such community get-together affairs. Colored electric lights were strung across South Lemon street for a block for the street dancing, which was the outside feature of the entertainment. Fellinge's orchestra played. Dancing began at about eight o'clock and lasted until 11. Inside the building every employee was at his or her post, and the visitors witnessed a modern laundry in operation. There are many larger plants than this in the larger cities but none more modern or better-equipped. There were flowers in profusion about the offices and plant. Wiki Bird, an Hawaiian, and his woman partner sang and entertained with the ukulele inside during the demonstration. Punch and ice cream were distributed treely to the crowd. The Theodore ladies had charge of this feature of the entertainment and proved themselves to be royal hostesses. The new building represents a growth in the business of the Theodore brothers, George, Gus and Nicholas, over a period of years from humble beginnings. The structure is a triumph of laundry building architecture, as perfect as the machinery which it houses. ANAHEIM OILMAN INJURED AT L. B. "Bill" Kennedy of Anaheim, an employee of the Orange-co Drilling Co. of Long Beach, suffered a broken arm while at work there this morning. The accident is said to have occurred when he caught his arm in a rope and became entangled. The right forearm was fractured between the elbow and the shoulder, although it is not yet known whether both bones were broken or just one. The ligaments were also torn. He is in the Long tarians who will be les early in June, if posed today to the C. and Valencia Orchestras goes thru. Put a plate of at least in every Los Angeles cupied by a Rotarian gested that fruit frost show here be used. The plan originated Angeles C. of C. and today to Charles Eygert advertising department Fruit Growers Excham Malcom Fraser of the plan would be bolted It would require at least of oranges. About the only fru state is in Orange-colored Fruit Exchange estimate on the crop abloads. J. HARRY DIAMOND HAD JAIL J. Harry Diamond, that he signs to a book "The Hypnotism," of which he be the author, has a Santa Ana, it was shown was fined $25 by City F. Harthman, on Feb. A disturbance which has lunch room there, while Diamond was born appears to have had an career. Sheriff C. E. Jackson dicate today whether伯利 priv) Detective L. R. jerger of the Santa Ana b Nick Harris detective a deputy sheriff's badge c ing James' connection w in the affairs at Hermann store and the Valencia son before this has deca man will be permitted both in the Klan and office. CHAUFFEUR TO DIVA DIVOR SAN FRANCISCO, Floyd Glotzbach, Delia chauffeur and husband Margaret Matzenauer has decided not to fight suit for divorce. J. Ma today prepared the n pers for the withdraw bach's contest to the agreed to the entry o when the action come York. TWO AUTO S DAM An accident occurred No. Los Angeles-st., where cars driven by Joe B. Irvinton McMillen collided a section of Chartres and streets. Both cars wep one was seriously injured "Times," mention will be made of their concerts every day, beginning tomorrow. The broadcasting stations of the Times and the Pasadena Chamber will also announce, preceding each concert, that it is being sent to the California Valencia Orange Show. "Doc" Barnes has received word that the municipal band of Long Beach will be sent here to play on the 26th at the show. Long Beach will sustain all the costs, except that of bringing the band from Garden Grove here. The band is one of the best municipal bands in the state. A. C. OF C. MEMBERS WILL VISIT SHOW Members of the A. C. of C. who come to Anaheim next Wednesday evening are expected to attend the Valencia Orange show afterward. The meeting, to be held at the union high school, will be shorter than usual. THE THERMOMETER Minimum 45 at 5 a.m. Maximum 69 at 2 p.m. FRUIT SALES TODAY CINCINNATI: Easier and lower lemons; oranges $6.40, lemons $5.60 to $5.85. HILLADELPHIA: unchanged oranges; oranges $4.95 to $5.65. NEW YORK: Lower gum demand Valencia; oranges $6.45 to $9.65. PITTSBURGH: steady oranges and lemons; oranges $5 to $6.80, lemons $5.56. CLEVELAND: Lower oranges and lemons; oranges $5.90 to $6.70. BOSTON: Better prunes; oranges $5.75 to $9.60. BUILDING PERMITS Anaheim Citrus Fruit Assn., frame shed and fence on So. Claudia-st., cost $150. Mrs. Davis, temporary frame residence at 737 No. Topera-st., cost $500. P. C. Davidson, frame residence at 542 So. Lemon-st., cost $1500. Gibson Lumber Co., frame lumber yard at 703 E. Broadway, cost $4000 INJURED AT L. B. "Bill" Kennedy of Anaheim, an employee of the Orange-co Drilling Co. of Long Beach, suffered a broken arm while at work there this morning. The accident is said to have occurred when he caught his arm in a rope and became entangled. The right forearm was fractured between the elbow and the shoulder, altho it is not yet known whether both bones were broken or just one. The ligaments were also torn. He is in the Long Beach hospital. BIG STEEL MERGER AWAITS O. K. OF U.S. WASHINGTON, May 19—Officials of the eight big steel and iron companies which are contemplating the merger of their properties into one gigantic corporation, today informed Attorney General Daugherty that the deal would not be consummated until the department of justice had been fully informed of all facts pertaining to the new combination. GEORGE APGAR, 65, PASSES AWAY TODAY George Apgar, 65, died at 6:30 this morning at his home on Garden Grove-rd., after an illness of but a few days. His wife and three step children survive him. Funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30. Pending complete arrangements, the body is at the Seale Undertaking parlor, in Fullerton. Mr. Apgar came to Garden Grove from Artesia about seven years ago. ARMOUR DOCUMENTS IN LEN SMALL TRIAL WAUKEGAN, Ill., May 19—Canceled documents of the Armour Packing firm were introduced today into the trial of Gov. Len Small on a charge of embezzling state funds. Protests of counsel for the defense were futile. Special Sale of all Popular Sheet Music, 20 cents, Weber's Book & Music Store. TWO AUTOS DAM An accident occurred No. Los Angeles-st., where cars driven by Joe B. Irwinton McEllenny collided section of Chartres and streets. Both cars went off one was seriously injured. DECORATE STRATEGY FOR ORANGE Decoration of the streets for Orange show begin today by Holbrook Tdecorator. From rope across the streets are flags and streamers, giving a gala effect. If it's from Witman's i AIN DEALER ING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Friday, May 19, 1922 WOMAN SU ROTARIANS GIVEN OUR ORANGES Wide-Spread Publicity for Anaheim and Valencia Show to 3,500 Delegates Anaheim and Orange-co will be widely advertised to the 3500 Rotarians who will be in Los Angeles early in June, if a scheme proposed today to the Anaheim C. of C. and Valencia Orange show directors goes thru. The plan is to put a plate of at least four oranges in every Los Angeles hotel room occupied by a Rotarian. It is suggested that fruit from the orange show here be used. The plan originated with the Los Angeles C. of C. and was put up today to Charles Eygabroad by the advertising department of the Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange. Manager Malcom Fraser of the NO ONE HURT WHEN STAGE OVERTURNS Crown Bus Collides With Bus on So. Los Angeles and Upsets A Crown stage overturned with four passengers while going at an estimated rate of 30 miles per hour and nobody with cuu a broken bone! A fine new Buick roadster, alleged to have struck the bus, with scarcely a mark showing and the driver unscratched. Another car forced to drive into a grove and machine and driver unharmed. With everything set for the worst motor accident in years in or about Anaheim, not over $100 worth of damage caused! The accident happened at about 1:25 c'clock this afternoon. R. R. Aitkin, of Santa Ana, driving bus tarians who will be in Los Angeles early in June, if a scheme proposed today to the Anaheim C. of C. and Valencia Orange show directors goes thru. The plan is to put a plate of at least four oranges in every Los Angeles hotel room occupied by a Rotarian. It is suggested that fruit from the orange show here be used. The plan originated with the Los Angeles C. of C. and was put up today to Charles Eygabroad by the advertising department of the Calif. Fruit Growers Exchange. Manager Malcom Fraser of the Orange show that the plan could be carried out. It would require at least 75 boxes of oranges. About the only fruit left in the state is in Orange-co. This week the Fruit Exchange reduced its estimate on the crop about 2500 carloads. J. HARRY DIAMOND HAD JAIL RECORD J. Harry Diamond, the name which he signs to a book "The History of Hypnotism," of which he claims to be the author, has a jail record in Santa Ana, it was shown today. He was fined $25 by City correder W. F. Mathman, on Feb. 11, following a disturbance which he raised in a lunch room there, while interrogated. Diamond was born in Indiana and appears to have had an adventurous career. Sheriff C. E. Jackson did not indicate today whether he would deprive Detective L. R. James, manager of the Santa Ana branch of the Nick Harris detective agency, of his deputy sheriff's badge or not, following James' connection with Diamond in the affairs at Herman J. Ekker's store and the Valencia Hotel, Jackson before this has declared that no man will be permitted to be active both in the Klan and the sheriff's office. CHAUFFEUR TO LET DIVA DIVORCE HIM SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.—Floyd Glotzbach, Del Monte, Cal., chauffeur and husband of Mme. Margaret Matzenauer, opera star, has decided not to fight his wife's suit for divorce. J. Maxwell Peyser today prepared the necessary papers for the withdrawal of Glotzbach's contest to the suit and agreed to the entry of a default when the action comes up in New York. TWO AUTOS DAMAGED An accident occurred yesterday on No. Los Angeles-st., when two Dodge cars driven by Joe B. Irvin and Clinton McElleny collided at the intersection of Chartres and Los Angeles streets. Both cars were damaged. No one was seriously injured. SPANISH WAR VETS MEET IN RIVERSIDE MONTEREY, May 19.—The coming encampment of California de- Revenue officers on the Canadian border were at a loss for some time to explain why Americans living near the border bought their bread in Canada but an examination of several loaves cleared up the mystery. Photo shows a "bootlegger's loaf" containing a pint bottle of whiskey seized by revenue officers. RETURN TRIO, HOLD BOYS IN JAIL There was a commotion in Fullerton police circles this morning when V. Barnhill, motorcycle officer, returned from Ludlow with the three runaway young people of Fullerton, Miss Thelma Jensen, 14 years old; Raliegh Taylor, 17 years old; and Raymond McClune, 18 years old, whom he had gone to the desert town to bring back to their homes, and justice. The young folks had tried to "put over" an elopement to Nevada where Taylor and Miss Jensen expected to get married, and McClune took his automobile to carry them to their destination. But an irate father, Albert Jensen broke in on the romance, notified the police that his daughter had been kidnapped, and they were intercepted before they reached the state line. Th girl was immediately taken home to her parents. The boys were lodged in the Fullerton jail, before removal to Santa Ana this afternoon. It is probable that each will be charged with kidnapping. It is stated that the boys apparently look upon the matter with great levity, and regard it simply as a good joke. Both the boys are of Fullerton. CHIROS WILL HAVE TWO AUTOS DAMAGED An accident occurred yesterday on No. Los Angeles-st., when two Dodge cars driven by Joe B. Irvin and Clinton McEllenny collided at the intersection of Chartres and Los Angeles streets. Both cars were damaged. No one was seriously injured. M'QUAID SUSPENDED SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.—Pitcher Herbert McQuaid, who was released to the San Antonio club by the San Francisco team, and refused to report, was suspended from organized baseball today. DECORATE STREETS FOR ORANGE SHOW Decoration of the downtown streets for Orange show week was begun today by Holbrook, the show decorator. From ropes stretched across the streets are suspended nags and streamers, giving the city gala effect. If it's from Witman's it's good. SPANISH WAR VETS MEET IN RIVERSIDE MONTEREY, May 19.—The coming encampment of California department, Spanish War Veterans, will be held in Riverside. The election of officers created George A. Marshall, Oakland, department commander; Tom C. Galbraith, Los Angeles, senior vice department commander; Frank C. Russell, Alameda, junior vice department commander, and J. R. K. Barlow, Los Angeles, department chaplain. BAY WELL SPURTS OIL LOS ANGELES, May 19.—The community-lease oil well in the Santa Monica bay district tho down only 1,000 feet, already is spurting oil, tho not in quantity. The gravity is between 20 and 30 degrees. COUNCIL MEETS City council was to meet at 5 p.m. today to sign the contract with Contractors Wilson & Bever for construction of the city hall. ORANGE SHOW ATTENDANCE COUPON BEST GUESS WORTH $5 Contest Editor of The Plain Dealer: I guess that the total paid attendance to the Second California Valencia Orange Show will be (Write figures plainly) Name Address (This coupon must be in Plain Dealer office before 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 23.) 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 SUICIDE MRS. LAURA PIERCE, 35, TAKES POISON TODAY Mrs. Laura Pierce, about 35 years old, residing with her husband, Frank L. Pierce, east of Brea, committed suicide this morning by taking poison. After swallowing the poison, she called a neighbor woman and told her what she had done. A physician was summoned at once, but she died within a short time. It is stated that she was in very poor health and was melancholy over having received news that her mother who lives in Kentucky was very near death. The body is now at the McAulay funeral parlors in Fullerton. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Coroner Charles Brown announced this afternoon that an inquest would be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McAulay mortuary. GIRLS SEEK SO. CALIF. TITLE Amidst rousing cheers of good luck and best wishes, the now famous An- VALENCIA MARKET CONTINUES STRONG Prices continued strong for Valencias yesterday in the eastern markets. The best Carmencitas reached a new high price of $8.95 in New York, compared with $8.70 on Wednesday, the previous high mark of the season for this brand of the Placentia Mutual Orange Association. Shamrocks reached $3.95 against $9.05 on Monday. La Habras sold at $9.05 in Philadelphia and $8.75 in New York. California Belles brought $9.85 against $9.80 on Wednesday. Altissimus sold at $10.00. TWO PAY $5 EACH FOR OPEN CUT-OUTS Sylvesta Romero and A.L. Goddicksen were arraigned before Judge Kuchel in the Anaheim police court on charges of running with open muffler. They were fined $5 each. Complaints have been filed in the police court against the following: F.B.K.athe, running with cut-out open; C.O.Doty, speeding; B.H.Walker, speeding; C.W.Ferguson, speeding. Walker is said to have been arrested on the state highway going at the rate of 40 miles an hour. SATURDAY CLEANUP DAY AT 'Y' BLDG. Tomorrow is slated as "clean-up" day at the Y building, 407 So. Philadelphia-st. All fellows over 11 years of age are asked to come down, prepared to slaughter weeds. The plunge will be open so that all industrious fellows can enjoy a good swim. So be on hand with your bathing suit and towel. We hope to have the premises cleanup and put in A-1 condition so that we can begin summer activities about June 1st. Watch the papers for further announcements. Sincerely, your assistant secretary, CARL WARNER. PRESBYTERIAN VICE MODERATOR NAMED DES MOINES, Ia., May 19.—Dr. W.J. Thompson, Columbus, Ohio, President of Ohio State university, was today made vice moderator of the one hundred and thirty-fourth general assembly of Presbyterian Girls Seek So. Calif. Title. Amidst rousing cheers of good luck and best wishes, the now famous Anheim basketball girls, accompanied by their coach, Miss Irene Jacques, Mrs.J.Cook and Mrs.J.E.Dugas, left today for San Diego where tomorrow they will play the basketball team from Escondido, the champions of San Diego-co. The game will be played off tomorrow on the court of the San Diego high school. This game will decide the So. Cal. championship. This promises to be the banner event on the school year athletic calendar. The girls are going up against a strong team and will have to do some top-notch playing to win but they are not the least bit worried. Playing in tomorrow's game will be the Misses Frances Adams, Katherine Huarte, Esther Hile, Viola Lensing, Stella Bustian, Elia Cook, Melba Dugas, Helen Daley and Mae Requarth. BIG BARBECUE FOR VETERANS SATURDAY The ex-service men of the county will hold a big picnic and barbecue at Tom Doyles ranch in Santiago canyon Sunday with between 300 and 400 present. Clyde Whitney, adjutant, announces that there will be boxing matches, athletic games, etc. W.K.Duffy, chief of the Elks' lodge at Santa Ana, will superintend the barbecue. The affair is under the auspices of Orange County Council. Those intending to go are instructed to stop at the second oil well on the Villa Park road to the Orange County Park, where the entrance is. The road will be marked with arrows. SHIP HELPLESS IN GULF OF MEXICO KEY WESTA, Fla., May 19—The steamship Jane Lew, bound from Savannah to New Orleans, is helpless in the Gulf of Mexico and drifting at the rate of three miles an hour, according to wireless messages received at the station here today. The coast guard cutter Tallapoosa and the wrecking tug Willett have gone to the Jane Lew's assistance. RIVERSIDE PLANS HOSPITAL RIVERSIDE, May 19—The Riverside Community Hospital Assn. will erect a $250,000 hospital at the southwest corner of 14th street and Magnolia Drive, Riverside. PRESBYTERIAN VICE MODERATOR NAMED DES MOINES, Ia., May 19.—Dr. W. J. Thompson, Columbus, Ohio, President of Ohio State university. was today made vice moderator of the one hundred and thirty-fourth general assembly of Presbyterians in session here. Dr. Thompson was named by Dr. C. C. Hays, Johnstown, Pa., moderator elected yesterday by the delegates at their opening business session. 500 AT S. S. CONVENTION GLENDALE, May 19.—The 37th annual convention of the oLe Angeles-co Sunday School Council of Religious Education opened with 500 delegates present. Governor William D. Stephens gave a short talk. Prof. M. A. Honline, member of the International Sunday School Council of Religious Education, gave the evening address. CHIRO DOES NOT APPEAR IN COURT Dr. Beatrice Session of Session & Session, chiropractors, who was to have been arraigned today at 9:30 o'clock on a charge of practicing without a license, did not appear before Superior Judge R. Y. Williams, and her attorney also was absent. The case was continued therefore until next Friday at 9:00 a.m. The preliminary hearing was held before Judge J. S. Howard. BURCH CASE TO JURY TONIGHT LOS ANGELES, May 19.—That the fate of Arthur C. Burch, alleged slayer of J. Belton Kennedy, will be in the hands of the jury by night was the forecast made today following a conference held by the attorneys for the state and the defense and Superior Judge Reeve, before whom the case is being tride. RIVERSIDE PLANS HOSPITAL RIVERSIDE, May 19.—The Riverside Community Hospital Assn. will erect a $250,000 hospital at the southwest corner of 14th street and Magnolia Drive, Riverside. Architects now are working on the plans. The building will be on a five-acre site. A complete nurses' training school will be a feature of the plant. The style of architecture will be Spanish. ARRAIGN CLARK ON DRUNKEN DRIVING William Clark of the Santa Ana-rd was given a preliminary hearing before Judge Howard yesterday afternoon on the charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He was held to the superior court on a bond of $1000. He made bail. HUNT 2ND SUSPECT AFTER LYNCHING DAVIDSBORO, Ga., May 19.—A mob and a sheriff's posse today hunted John Henry Tarver, negro implicated in the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Kitchens, bride of six weeks. The mob lynched Charlie Atkins, 15, for this crime last night. The boy made a statement before he died, in which he is alleged to have named Tarver as an accomplice. Atkins was burned and his body riddled with bullets. HEAVY TRAFFIC FROM EAST LOS ANGELES, May 19.—The California Limited of the Santa Fe, the first of the trains from the east under the reduced summer rates, arrived here in three sections. The Union Pacific and Southern Pacific report that travel is very heavy. Special Sale of all Popular Sheet Music, 20 cents, Weber's Book & Music Store.