oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-21

WHEN THRU WITH YOUR PLAIN DEALER, MAIL IT TO EASTERN FRIENDS—IT MAY BRING THEM TO ANAHEIM, FASTEST GROWING CITY IN ORANGE COUNTY. VOL. XXVI—NO. 110 RANCHER THIEVES FLEE WHEN HILL RETURNS Pair Gains Entrance By Crashing Large Plate-Glass Window Burglar were interrupted last night about 7:30 at the residence of J. T. Hill, Orangethorpe-ave, and State Highway, making a quick getaway thru the orchard, pursued by Mr. Hill. The burglars in their haste tore down the yard fence, leaving most of their spoils behind. Mr. Hill, who interrupted them, saw but one but the footprints thru the orchard showed there were two. It is that that the burglars had a lookout posted who saw the Hill car in which Mr. and Mrs. Hill were returning from Los Angeles stop at the Father Saves Six Children From Fire CHICAGO, Dec. 21.—Six children were carried by their father, Edward T. Jensen, through smoke and flames to safety in a fire here today that routed five families from their homes and for a time threatened homes of more than a score of families. The fire started in the Jensen home. Inflammable material to be used for Christmas trimmings caused the flames to spread rapidly. XMAS SHOW FOR KIDS FRIDAY PREP 200 AT Boy Scout Grim's co Two thousands for the Anan and all arran made. The c munity Christ morrow night for years to co This aftern help Miss Ru mittee decorated yester heim Post of One hundred popped for the Arrangemen Burglaries were interrupted last night about 7:30 at the residence of J. T. Hill, Orangethorpe-ave, and State Highway, making a quick getaway thru the orchard, pursued by Mr. Hill. The burglaries in their haste tore down the yard fence, leaving most of their spoils behind. Mr. Hill, who interrupted them, saw but one but the footprints thru the orchard showed there were two. It is that that the burglars had a lookout posted who saw the Hill car in which Mr. and Mrs. Hill were returning from Los Angeles stop at the mailbox where Mrs. Hill got some Christmas letters and packages, putting on the light in the sedan to read them before turning into the home driveway. Mrs. Hill, so engaged, she did not see the man making his getaway. Mr. Hill described the man as tall and slender and that he probably had on a black mask since he did not see a white face. The man was also fleer of foot, going out the back way as the Hill car turned into the driveway. It was found that the house had been entered by breaking a plate glass window, and prying a screen loose. The burglars had tried to enter thru the screen door and thru two other screen windows before making a successful entrance. They had stolen a screw driver from the Hill garage to jimmy their way into the house. The whole house was found in a topsy-turvy condition, but very little had been taken. The thieves dropped in the kitchen an overcount which they had started to steal and a pair of field glasses in the back yard as they went out. They made a meal on fruits and various kinds of canned goods they found in the house, and stolen a hair comb, two strands of beads, a bottle of perfume, part of a manicure set and several small articles of jewelry. No money had been left in the house. The burglary was reported to the Fullerton police, but no clue other than footsteps thru the orchard has been obtained. TRIES TO MISS ONE CAR, HITS ANOTHER A Ford car, owned by C. C. Murphy of Long Beach struck the hub of a lumber truck, swerved and ran headon into a Hudson car owned by H. W. Andrews of Anaheim, according to report to local police. Both cars were damaged. CALIF. LOOKS GOOD TO MONTANA MEN "California looks mighty good to us," Will Chambers and Frank Thomas, who have just driven thru from Billings, Mont., told their former fellow townsmen, G. M. Simpson today. They left Montana Nov. 15 with XMAS SHOW FOR KIDS FRIDAY The annual free matinee at the California Theater, given by Anaheim Lodge No. 1345, of the Elks in co-operation with the theater, will take place tomorrow, beginning at 2:30. Similar shows will be given at theaters in Fullerton, Placentia and Brea. The theater is donating the house and pictures, and with Jack Retlaw, assistant general manager of the West Coast Theaters on the job, a wonderful performance is promised. G. T. Ingram, local manager, announced that the entire house with its 1300 seats would be given over to the boys and girls. In the lobby of the theater this afternoon a handsome Christmas tree is being decorated in preparation for the event. Every boy and girl will receive a gift from the Elks as usual. Children up to and including the sixth grade of the grammar school are invited. Manager Ingram is trying to obtain a Jackle Coogan or western picture, with plenty of pop in it, for the youngsters. The performance will list for an hour and a quarter. DENY APPEAL IN LOVE CASE KILLING LONDON, Dec. 21—Mrs. Edith Thompson must hang for the murder of her husband, Percy Thompson, of which she was found jointly guilty. Two thousand for the Ananassa and all arranger made. The community Christian morrow night for years to owe This aftermath help Miss Ruth mittee decorated yesterday heim Post of One hundred popped for the Arrangement ward to have city Choral Class tableau children giving At the bush Chairman E. committee rep been paid in enough to cover to generous services by m Ted Einans es of oranges, while the Ananassa Association has the cost of 20 chased. At a second and Professi strung a quan tree, which w Cornell, offic will be snapped decorated. The filling bags took place seven and ninth Horn's grocery and thirty-seventh workers were and the bags to the other work. Assistin min were Mi Leslie Bowan, Miss Emily H Miss Marie Ro Goodrdum, Miss Madeline I. Horn and Go This afternoon go on guard to MINT THIE IN M KANSAS CE With one manston momenta authorities at believe they ha nite move tory robbery and tha Joe Wagner actor in the un early this morie have been on returned to St. sensational Den CALIF. LOOKS GOOD TO MONTANA MEN "California looks mighty good to us," Will Chambers and Frank Thomas, who have just driven thru from Billings, Mont., told their former fellow townsmen, G. M. Simpson today. They left Montana Nov. 15 with the thermometer 30 degrees below zero and two feet of snow on the ground, and have just arrived after some very hard traveling. They are making their headquarters at Long Beach while looking for permanent locations. POSTPONE SCOUT MEETING Troop No. 3, of the Boy Scouts, will not hold its meeting tomorrow evening in Knights of Columbus Hall, as planned, because of the Community Christmas tree. "NEWSIES" EXTEND SEASON'S GREETINGS On behalf of the Plain Dealer "newsies," Lawrence Ennis extends to Plain Dealer readers best wishes for a Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. Harry Fellinge, planos and Brunswick Phonographs. BUILDING PERMITS H. Wilke, frame garage at Laerne-st. Cost $250. BUY IN ANAHEIM ONLY 2 TO SHOP Manager Ingram is trying to obtain a Jackie Coogan or western picture, with plenty of pop in it, for the youngsters. The performance will list for an hour and a quarter. DENY APPEAL IN LOVE CASE KILLING LONDON, Dec. 21.—Mrs. Edith Thompson must hang for the murder of her husband, Percy Thompson, of which she was found jointly guilty with Frederick Bywaters, her sweet-heart. The lord chief justice today dismissed appeals by Mrs. Thompson and Bywaters. They had previously been found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. William C. Bridgeman, whose life, by a coincidence, was recently attempted through poison sent him in the mails, must now decide whether a woman about to become a mother can be hanged. Mrs. Thompson is understood to be in a delicate condition. ARRAY OF GIFTS SHOWN BY DRUGGISTS Among the stores carrying the useful as well as ornamental gifts are the several drug stores in Anaheim. It is easy to make a selection for him or her, as the list includes stationery of rich or medium quality, toilet sets, fountain pens, electric vibrators, neatly boxed cosmetics, perfumes, Italian briar pipes, manicure sets, cameras, candles in lovely boxes, elegans by the box, catlery and articles too numerous to mention. BREA CANYON ROAD OPEN The road through Brea canyon is again open to traffic after being closed for several weeks on account of repairs. The automobile public will hall this news with pleasure. DEFENSE FILES ANSWER In the suit of R. J. Hamilton vs. F. E. Valentine et al., Leonard Evans, attorney for the defendants, today filed an answer to the first cause of action. He denied that the defendants had received $500 or any other sum from the plaintiff or owed anything. Plain Dealer LEADING NEWSPAPER OF NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, Dec. 21, 1922 R SURPRISES B PREPARE FOR 2000 KIDS AT TREE Boy Scouts Help Miss Ruth Grim's Committee Decorate Tree Two thousand stockings and bags for the Anaheim kiddies' Christmas and all arrangements with Santa made. The city's first annual Community Christmas tree celebration tomorrow night bids fair to set a mark for years to come. This afternoon the Boy Scouts will help Miss Ruth Grim and her committee decorate the tree, which was erected yesterday afternoon by Anaheim Post of the American Legion. One hundred yards of corn has been popped for the purpose. Arrangements also are going forward... Two thousand stockings and bags for the Anaheim kiddies' Christmas and all arrangements with Santa made. The city's first annual Community Christmas tree celebration tomorrow night bids fair to set a mark for years to come. This afternoon the Boy Scouts will help Miss Ruth Grim and her committee decorate the tree, which was erected yesterday afternoon by Anaheim Post of the American Legion. One hundred yards of corn has been popped for the purpose. Arrangements also are going forward to have the Anaheim Community Choral Club sing in a Christmas tableau, with the public school children giving carols. At the business meeting last night Chairman E. A. Beard of the finance committee reported that $157.87 had been paid in, with $63 yet to come, enough to cover all expenses, thanks to generous donations of gifts and services by many helpers. Ted Einans has donated three boxes of oranges, the city 10 or 12 boxes, while the Anaheim Walnut Growers' Association has cut 40 per cent off the cost of 200 pounds of nuts purchased. At a second meeting the Business and Professional, Women's Club strung a quantity of popcorn for the tree, which was snapped by Rolla Cornell, official photographer and will be snapped again when it is all decorated. The filling of the stockings and bags took place last night between seven and nine o'clock at Harry I. Horn's grocery. Nineteen hundred and thirty-seven were filled chockful of nuts, candy and fruit. The workers were placed each at a bin, and the bags were passed from one to the other, greatly facilitating the work. Assisting Mrs. H. H. Benjamin were Miss Ruth Grim, Mrs. Leslie Bowan, Mrs. Frank Gates, Miss Emily Haas, Miss Anna Bolz, Miss Marie Robertson, Mrs. William Goodrum, Miss Frances Adams, Miss Madeline Lumsdon and Harry I. Horn and George Littlefield. This afternoon the Boy Scouts will go on guard to protect the tree. MINT THIEF SUSPECT IN MISSOURI JAIL KANSAS CITY, Kan., Dec. 21.—With one man in jail and a confession momentarily expected, the authorities at St. Joseph, Mo., today believe they have made the first definite move toward solving the mystery of the -200,000 Denver mint robbery and the arrest of the bandit. Joe Wagner, a well known character in the underworld, was arrested early this morning by detectives who have been on his trail ever since he returned to St. Joseph, following the sensational Denver holdup. TWO SHORT DAYS; WHICH IS SHORTER? Giving an idea of the size of Anaheim's Community Christmas tree which will be lighted up tomorrow evening for 2000 kiddies and their parents and friends. The man in the night suit is G.N. Anderson, director of Community. The other figures are American Legion men who helped hoist the tree. The tree, a noble specimen of the Oregon woods, was brot from Los Angeles by special truck thru courtesy of Orange-co Fast Freight. Decorations are in charge of a special committee headed by Miss Ruth Grim. 40 Adrift In Icy Seas 500 Miles From Port TWO SHORT DAYS; WHICH IS SHORTER? LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—While Dec. 21, is generally credited with being the shortest day of the year, the weather bureau announced today that the shortest day of the year falls tomorrow. "We don't call it the shortest day," said Col. H. B. Hersey, government meteorologist. "What do you call it?" he was asked. "The winter solstice." Despite that, the sun will rise at 6:55 tonight morning, and will set at 4:48 p.m. FALLS TO DEATH LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—Slipping from the roof of a one-story bungalow under construction at 1212 West Fortieth place, Charles Snider, a plasterer, was instantly killed today when he fell to the ground. SEEK GROCERS SLAYERS LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—Working with but meager descriptions of the men, police today began a city-wide search for three youths who shot and killed Joseph Jungman, 63, a grocer of 3117 Garnet street, when he attempted to save $2.65. SUIT TO QUIET TITLE A complaint to quiet title to the Methodist Episcopal church premises at Fairview was filed late yesterday with the County Clerk by C. R. Ward, who declares that for five years he has been in possession and paid all the taxes. Certain rights are claimed by the defendants, he says, which he seeks to have named and to answer. Texas Tamales and delicous sandwiches. Heying's Soda Fountain. GIVING AN IDEA OF THE SIZE OF Anaheim's Community Christmas tree which will be lighted up tomorrow evening for 2000 kiddies and their parents and friends. The man in the light suit is C.N. Anderson, director of Community. The other figures are American Legion men who helped hoist the tree. The tree, a noble specimen of the Oregon woods, was brot from Los Angeles by special truck through courtesy of Orange-co Fast Freight. Decorations are in charge of a special committee headed by Miss Ruth Grim. 40 Adrift In Icy Seas 500 Miles From Port HALIFAX, Dec. 21.—Helplessly adrift in ice seas, with the thermometer far below zero and her fuel completely exhausted, the United States shipping board vessel WestHardaway, with a crew of 40, is in gravest peril 500 miles off thisport. Half a dozen steamers and tugs are speeding to the scene in the hope of rescuing those on board the "ice ship" but the crew of the 6000-ton freighter is in immediate danger of freezing to death. Drifting icebergs and winter storm threaten the vessel and there is not sufficient fuel aboard to supply warmth to the officers and seamen. For two days the American steamer Argus strove to get the WestHardaway to a point of safety. But the water froze along the towing cable until it snapped under the weight of the ice and the Argus was forced to abandon her task and proceed on her way to port. The Hardaway is bound from Grangemouth England, to New York and was forced from her cause by storms and icebergs until her fuel became exhausted. The last of this supply was used in the effort to aid the Argus in getting the Hardaway to safety. The ship was built on the Pacific coast during the war. GOV-ELECT TO STAGE BIG BANQUET Telegraphic reports from Oklahoma City early this week brought the interesting and unusual news that there has been issued in Oklahoma a call for sufficient foodstuffs to satisfy the appetites of 200,000 persons during two days, this summons having been made because Governor-Elect J. C. Walton has issued a blanket invitation to all and sundry within the limits of his domestic-to-be to participate in his spectacular inauguration on January 10-Feb. the ceremonies to take place on the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. C.F. GRIM SPEAKS TO WOMEN'S CLUB C.F. Grim delivered a very enjoyable address at the noonday lunchon of the Business and Professional Women's club today. Mr. Grim did not speak on any particular subject but gave instances where a smile reaps wonderful results. He also spoke about the value of deeds of kindness. Appeals were made for more girls to be on the park grounds to help decorate the Community Xmas tree. The attendance was not as large as usual owing to the fact teachers are attending the institute in Los Angeles. ALL ANAHEIM STORES OPEN THIS EVENING Dealer ANGE COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS TELL STORY ON ANAHEIM'S GROWTH Year 1921 $1,254,875 No. of Permits 862 Year of 1920 879,980 No. of Permits 504 TWENTY-SIXTH YEAR BURGLARS L. A. POURING ILLEGAL LIQUOR INTO ORANGE-CO. Most of the illegal intoxicants consumed in Orange-co comes from Los Angeles co., Sheriff C. E. Jackson said today, when asked to what extent bootlegging, etc., had been cleaned up. It is brought in by auto, a pilot car a mile or, two in advance making the arrangements. Christmas traffic is likely to be heavy, said Jackson. The sheriff's offices of the two counties, and in fact of all the southern counties, will now have to cooperate more closely than ever before, beginning today, when the Wright Prohibition Enforcement Act goes into operation. At present, Jackson charged, intoxicants can be purchased on the streets of Los Angeles and from the cafes without much chance of prosecution or even detection. The latest raid conducted by the county authorities was staged yesterday afternoon at about three o'clock. The sheriff's offices of the two counties, and in fact of all the southern counties, will now have to cooperate more closely than ever before, beginning today, when the Wright Prohibition Enforcement Act goes into operation. At present, Jackson charged, intoxicants can be purchased on the streets of Los Angeles and from the cafes without much chance of prosecution or even detection. The latest raid conducted by the county authorities was staged yesterday afternoon at about three o'clock, when a place owned by L. T. Wells and conducted by Judson Johnson was taken by surprise and Johnson arrested. Three barrels of mash and a still were confiscated. Johnson at first pleaded not guilty before Justice C. W. Warner in Huntington Beach, between which place and Talbert the ranch is located, but soon afterward changed his mind and pleaded guilty. Sheriff Jackson, Deputy Roy Ballard and City Marshal Jack Tinsley of Huntington Beach made the raid. Two barrels of mash were found in a raid near Placentia last week about which the Sheriff has kept quiet up to today. The operators appear to have been "tipped off" and no arrests were made. LIQUOR OFFENSES HIGH MISDEMEANORS Commenting on the Wright Enforcement Act, county authorities pointed out today that, with the exception of transporting and possessing liquor, all crimes including manufacturing, selling and maintaining a place where liquor is sold, become high misdemeanors instead of demeanors and are punishable accordingly. Heretofore, with the exception of one district in the county, the crime was a misdemeanor only. District Attorney A. P. Nelson said today that, inasmuch as both the Volstead act, operation of which is made effective in California by the Wright act, and the county laws alike aim at absolute prohibition, the courts have held that they are not in conflict. Regarding the fact that heavier penalties under the act may be imposed than under the county laws, Nelson declared that often a choice was open to the county authorities on which base charges would be preferred. Sheriff Jackson said that whereas $300 formerly was the limit of a fine, or 90 days in jail, or both, now the fine ranged from $300 to $500 with six months' imprisonment or both. Every sale may constitute a new charge, so that fines may aggregate several thousands of dollars at one time if the court feels so disposed. Soliciting is punishable equally with selling, and two sales make a man liable to prosecution on the additional charge of main- NOSE BROKEN IN FIGHT OVER $5 Ernest Rennie, of Cypress, suffered a fractured nose, a cut on the inside of his jaw and the loosening of several front teeth, to was reported today from Cypress, as the result of a fist fight with Ross Elliott. Rennie is said to have requested payment of a loan of $5 when the two met at the Cypress garage and the altercation that followed wound up with fistcups. Rennie received surgical attention at Artesia. PIG'S EYE FOR BOY PATERSON, N. J., Dec. 21.—A pig's eye will be grafted into the head of a Paterson boy by Dr. Edward Morgan, who hopes thus to restore the sight. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION The certificate of election of Sam Jernigan, sheriff-elect, was filed today with the County Clerk. SAYS ARBITRATION REFUSED BY BOARD L. F. Pomeroy, answering as one of the defendants the complaints in the suits of the E. K. Wood Lumber Company vs. A. L. Gribling et al and Robert Hutcheson vs. A. L. Gribling et all, mentions as a second and separate defence that the original contract entered into had provided that any disputes which arose among owner, contractor and architect be settled by arbitration and that arbitration was refused by the Union High School Board of Trustees. He also says that the board took over the contract from the original contractors and had the work continued without advertising for bids, which was contrary to law, not expended approximately $30,000, as he believes. Pomeroy answers in detail the six causes of action. PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUNKEN DRIVING Thomas Hogan pleaded guilty today to driving a car while intoxicated. BOY IN HOSPITAL RESULT OF WHIPPING LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21.—Harold Stiers, aged 12 of 927 Terrace 50, was in juvenile hospital today and his father, George Stiers, was at liberty on $160 bond as a result of the purchase of a $15 radio set. According to the police, Harold's brother gave him $15. Harold bought the set and his father accused him of stealing the money from him. A whipping with a razor strop followed. The boy was treated at the receiving hospital. NAB 2 BOOTLEGERS IN WASH. SOCIETY WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.—Swooping down upon a fashionable apartment in P street here today police and government agents arrested two young men, whom they accuse of being bootleggers to a considerable section of Washington's social and official set. Twenty-five gallons of alcohol which was being manufactured into synthetic gin into the apartment, and an "address book" containing names of some members of congress and prominent Washingtonians were among the seizures. VETERAN BANK MAN FACES THEFT TRIAL CHICAGO, Dec. 21.—Seth Anderson, for 20 years an employee of First National bank here, was to be arraigned on a charge of embezzling approximately $70,000 of the bank's funds. Anderson, police said, confessed after bank examiners went over his books. PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUNKEN DRIVING Thomas Hogan pleaded guilty today to driving a car while intoxicated and asked for probation. The hearing on probation was set by Superior Judge Z. B. West for Jan. 5. The alleged offence took place in Seal Beach. He had intended to plead not guilty, but changed his mind. DISCHARGE DEATH JURY FRESNO, Dec. 21.—Judge Stanley Murray, by stipulation of counsel, decided to discharge the jury in the murder trial of George H. Harlow. District Attorney Mason A. Bailey will bring the defendant to trial again, it was reported. WHY IS THIS WRONG? What risk is this car owner taking? The answer will be found among today's want ads. (What "Blunder" do you suggest?) (Protected by Associated Editors)