anaheim-gazette 1927-06-16

GROWTH OF ANAHEIM Total for 1910 was..... 2,268 Total for 1920 was..... 5,525 Today estimated at.....12,000 VOLUME LVII OLD=TIMERS MAKE HAPPY REUNION OF CITIZENS OF EARLY DAYS CITY PARK SCENE OF MOST ENJOYABLE EVENT SATURDAY AFTERNOON Scores of City's Pioneer Citizens Gather at Picnic and Renew Friendships Formed in Days of Old; Many Who Had Moved to New Homes Years Ago Were Present to Greet Their Friends of Early Days Here CITY PARK SCENE OF MOST ENJOYABLE EVENT SATURDAY AFTERNOON Scores of City’s Pioneer Citizens Gather at Picnic and Renew Friendships Formed in Days of Old; Many Who Had Moved to New Homes Years Ago Were Present to Greet Their Friends of Early Days Here A HAPPY throng of old-timers, such as has not been seen in these parts for a generation, sat down to a picnic lunch at the City park on Saturday afternoon as guests of Mother Colony chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. It was the second annual reunion and picnic given by the ladies of the chapter, and was in every way as interesting and entertaining as the first picnic, given a year ago, when hundreds gathered from near and far for the first annual home-coming and get-together reunion ever held In this city. Men and women who had not seen one another for years shook hands again over the abyss of fleeting time that has sped on into history, and one heard the names of Rosie and Anna and Emma and Mary and Flora, and many others, as the day was given over to calling all by their given names. Men were present who had fond expectations regarding some of these young ladies in the days that have sped on into the flight of time, but other young men had come upon the scene and these old-timers’ names were, for the moment, forgotten. Marriages there were in plenty, and while other men came upon the scene, other girls came also, and all went merry as a marriage bell. The heartaches of the past were forgotten, as grandchildren and great-grandchildren had come upon the scene. A happier reunion and more joyous coming together of old-timers never occurred. Children had come, and grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and still these belles of the long ago, though raven hair was silvered, were fair as the dawn of a summer’s day. Heartaches there were for these young gallants, but time makes all things right at last. So runs the world away! At 12:30 Q'clock baskets were opened, and such a delightful spread of toothsome delicacies were never seen since the time when basket plenices first came into vogue. One could not consume half the vituals offered him, and still the provender came, until all hands agreed that such a repast had never been served. While the joyous old-timers were still engaged in making away with the delicious coffee and cake provided by the Daughters, the voice of the toastmaster, Fayette Lewis, grandson of the last remaining one of the original Ploneers, was heard above the merry jests and laughter, advising all that the time had arrived for considering the interesting program that was to follow. Fayette graduated from the high school here. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CITY TRUSTEES HOLD INTERESTING SESSION Hear Reports of Officials and Pass Two Long Ordinances The principal business transacted by the city trustees Thursday night was the adoption of two long ordinances and hearing reports of the various department heads. Ordinance No. 507 provides "for the licensing of business professions, shows, exhibitions and games conducted or carried on in the city, fixing the rate of license thereof, providing for collection thereof, and fixing penalties for violation." Ordinance No. 508 "relates to and regulates the construction and maintenance of advertising structures and sign devices." Both these ordinances appear on other pages of this paper and can be read in full. Deputy Controller W. J. Lake reported collections to the amount of $17,329.39 for the month of May for electricity and water. The amount collected for light was $9305.25; for power, $2152.90; for water, $4400.90. City Treasurer Boege reported the total amount of cash in the treasury was $209,903.05. The amount in the general fund was $88,774.10. Mrs. Mary Ziegler presented petitions of property owners on Clementine street protesting against the installation of ornamental lights. The petitions represented 4900 feet of frontage, it is said, out of a total of 7200 feet. No action was taken, but the matter will be considered later. Bids for the city printing were opened and contracts awarded. The Anaheim Gazette will print all legal notices, ordi- Beautiful Seasons In Honor Elks Observe 150th of Birth of C Tuesday, June 14, wired and fiftieth anniversary of the American 14, 1777, congress adopt Stripes which had been made by George Wash Ross, as the emblem public which was born of July, 1776. This one hundred verses was observed less degree in all sectile States. Hundreds of the breeze in Anaheil the residents displaying The principal celebr given by the Elks loos house in the evening observe Flag Day by tiful ritualistic service was in charge of the was one of the most given by the Anaheil E. J. Marks was the delivered an eloquent Groos of the high school history of the flag, wha cedet band furnished lowing is the program 1. Selection...St. Cathar Cadet Captain, M Professor Belbrace 2. Introductory Exercise Office 3. Prayer 4. Vocal Selection—"De Koven") Mis Accompanist,Mrs.M 5. "History of the Flu into vogue. One could not consume half the vituals offered him, and still the provender came, until all hands agreed that such a repast had never been served. While the joyous old-timers were still engaged in making away with the delicious coffee and cake provided by the Daughters, the voice of the toastmaster, Fayette Lewis, grandson of the last remaining one of the original Pioneers, was heard above the merry jests and laughter, advising all that the time had arrived for considering the interesting program that was to follow. Fayette graduated from the high school here, years ago, and later graduated from Berkeley, and always had a knack of butting in when he was least expected to do so. But stories about this gifted young man must be deferred to a later date. Suffice it to say that no boy ever born and reared in Anaheim has grown to manhood with more honors than this self same little lad. We have many good boys grow up in Anaheim, and Fayette stands well up at the head of them all. But he has a bad habit of butting in when things are going on perfectly lovely in every respect. There was no exception to the rule in this instance; and the joyous feast over the afternoon was given to consideration of the program of exercises. Rev. Markel had offered a blessing on the repast, and the old soldier-preacher was never more eloquent in pointing out the happiness of living in this particular section of sunny Southern California. Mrs. Frances Mosseman, 92, with her daughters, Misses Clara and Adela Mosseman and Mrs. Arthur Lewis, came upon the grounds early in the afternoon, and was immediately the cynosure of all eyes. She is the last remaining Pioneer of that hardy band of men and women who located colony in 1857. The Pioneers came from San Francisco in sailing vessels; were brought in shore on lighters, and were transported to terra firma on the backs of Mexicans. Mrs. Mosseman is still mentally alert and remembers perfectly many of the incidents of the early history of the colony. Seated in a wheeled chair, this grand old lady, whose recollections go back three-quarters of a century, was met by many of the old-timers, who were very glad (Continued on Last Page) ARRIVED FROM OAKLAND Eugene Mauerhan and G. A. Mauerhan arrived from Oakland on Tuesday morning, having driven down from the northern city in record time, in response to a telegram advising them of their brother's critical illness. Their race against death was unavailing, for they were grieved to learn on their arrival that he had passed away the evening before. He died at the precise moment of their departure from the northern city. They remained for the funeral Thursday, and will return north immediately. They were recipients of many condolences from friends here over their brother's untimely end. E. J. Marks was the deliverer an eloquent Groos of the high school history of the flag, which cadet band furnished lowing is the program 1. Selection St. Catherine Cadet Captain, M. Professor Belbrace 2. Introductory Exercise 3. Prayer 4. Vocal Selection—"De Koven") 5. "History of the Flight Assisted by Boy Scout" 6. Altar Ceremonies 8. Recitation 9. Vocal Selection—"Bartlett") 10. Selection St. Catherine 11. Address 12. Selection St. Catherine Varsity Coach Goes George H. Hobbs, two years has been the local high school ball coach dutifully into the Coast leaping a chance to raise All stock and turn out For the past few years been humbled by South bitter rival. The premise is to bowl this enemy Besides coaching Hobbs will manage ball and spring football Anaheim after having raised its athletic star him the best of luck position. OFF FOR B Mr. and Mrs. Fred daughter, Miss Florence Miss Winifred Melrose for a three months' They will sail from Tropolis July 2 on Leviathan. They will Isles, and will spend France and Germany tries on the continen AHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 16, 1927 MAKE MERRY AT ANNUAL BA PHOTOGRAPH OF THE OLD-TIMERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS WHO ATTENDED THE PICNIC Beautiful Service In Honor of Flag Elks Observe 150th Anniversary of Birth of Old Glory Tuesday, June 14, was the one hundred and fiftyth anniversary of the birth of the American flag. On June 14, 1777, congress adopted the Stars and Stripes which had been designed and made by George Washington and Betsy Ross, as the emblem of the new republic which was born on the fourth of July, 1776. This one hundred and fiftyth anniversary was observed to a greater or less degree in all sections of the United States. Hundreds of flags floated in the breeze in Anaheim, a majority of the residents displaying Old Glory. The principal celebration here was given by the Elks lodge, at the clubhouse in the evening. The Elks always observe Flag Day by giving the beautiful ritualistic service. Herman Stern was in charge of the program, which was one of the most interesting ever given by the Anahelm Elks. Judge E. J. Marks was the chief orator, and delivered an eloquent address. Edward Groos of the high school recited the history of the flag, while St. Catherine's cadet band furnished the music. Following is the program in full: 1. Selection...St. Catherine's Cadet Band Cadet Captain, Michael Dirato Professor Belbrace, Instructor 2. Introductory Exercises ...... 3. Officers, B. P. O. Elks 4. Prayer .....Chaplain, B. P. O. Elks 5. Vocal Selection—"Recessional" ... (De Koven)...Miss Freda Lunadon Accompanist, Mrs. Margaret Buttree 6. History of the Flag...Arthur Groos VALENCIA GROP BREAKING ALL RECORDS ORANGE COUNTY HARVEST THIS SEASON LARGER THAN LAST YEAR Crop Will Exceed More Than 12,000 Carloads, Is Estimate, and Prices Are Advancing; Citrus Exchange Shipping More than 400 Cars a Week, and Independent Houses Making Extra Heavy Shipments A heat wave in the east, which has heralded the opening of the eastern summer, has brought a golden ray of sunshine to Orange county orange growers. It was reported by officials of the northern and southern Orange county citrus exchanges. The Valencia orange crop in Orange county is the biggest this year that it has ever been, exceeding last year's record-breaking crop, according to reports. It is estimated that the crop this year will total more than 12,000 carloads. Sizes are small this year in the majority of cases, it is reported, although there is a greater amount of larger sizes this year than usual, due to the heavy crop. Early shipments, both from the northern and southern seabird streets. City Buys Site for New Fire Station Plans Being Formed for Erection of a Suitable Building The city of Anaheim has purchased from F. A. Yungbluth a lot on East Broadway, on which a substantial fire house will be erected. The lot is situated between Los Angeles and Claudina streets. By the purchase the city acquires title to a plot of ground 50x135 feet, fronting on East Broadway and connecting with two alleys. The purchase price was $9500. There is an old house on the lot. With the acquisition of the new fire truck some time ago the firemen's quarters in the city hall building have been cramped and with the installation of the bureau of identification in the police department more space is desired for that department, according to City Manager J. W. Price. More cells will be needed in the city jail in the near future. Price stated. Another angle to the situation is the expressed desire of the trustees to find an outlet for the fire apparatus which will not necessitate traversing the main traffic arteries. With the main entrance to the fire station on Broadway, the department will be enabled to use that wide thoroughfare, and north and south calls can be routed over North and South Palm and North and South Olive streets. Erection of a new fire station is not contemplated at the present. Price stated, but the opportunity presented itself to purchase the property at what is considered a reasonable price, and the trustees applied themselves of the L. A. PoBu Services for At Locale Funeral service of Mrs. A Chartres street lords of Backs day afternoon delivering the would have been birthday Mon Los Angeles ing he receive him that a fran an automobile hospital to the hospita conversation ants, suddenly floor, striking He died some death was caused brain or heart termined. He cemetery. Mr. Smith I Smith, living mother, Mrs. Chartres street living on South resides with sisters, Mrs. I Philadelphia; of Garden G Smith, who Chartres street A. U. H. C E. J. Marks was the chief orator, and delivered an eloquent address. Edward Groos of the high school recited the history of the flag, while St. Catherine's cadet band furnished the music. Following is the program in full: 1. Selection. St. Catherine's Cadet Band Cadet Captain, Michael Dirato Professor Belbrace, Instructor 2. Introductory Exercises 3. Officers, B. P. O. Elks 4. Prayer 5. Vocal Selection—"Recessional" 6. (De Koven) Miss Freda Lunnson Accompanist, Mrs. Margarete Buttree 7. "History of the Flag". Arthur Groos Assisted by Boy Scouts' Elks Troop 8. Altar Ceremonies 9. Recitation 10. Vocal Selection—"Old Glory" 11. Admission 12. Selection. St. Catherine's Cadet Band Varsity Coach Goes to Moors George H. Hobbs, who for the past two years has been varsity coach at the local high school, will take up football coaching duties at Alhambra high school for the coming year. In breaking into the Coast league, Hobbs has a chance to raise Alhambra's football stock and turn out a winning team. For the past few years Alhambra has been humbled by South Pasadena, its bitter rival. The premix job for Hobbs is to bowl this enemy over. Besides coaching varsity football, Hobbs will manage "B" class basketball and spring football. He leaves Anaheim after having successfully raised its athletic standards. We wish him the best of luck in his new position. OFF FOR EUROPE Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Backs, their daughter, Miss Florence Backs, and Miss Winifred Melrose leave on Sunday for a three months' tour of Europe. They will sail from the eastern metropolis July 2 on the palatial steamer Leviathan. They will tour the British Isles, and will spend some time in France and Germany and other countries on the continent. More than 215 carloads of oranges were shipped from the southern section of the county last week, it was announced by L. D. Palmer, manager of the Orange County Fruit Exchange, while the northern half of the county shipped approximately 235 carloads, according to Dale King, manager of the Northern Orange County Fruit Exchange. An average of more than 400 carloads per week have been shipped through the citrus exchange, it is estimated. A number of independent orange houses are also operating in the county. The market, which was dragged during the early part of the Valencia season, is now picking up. May and June are banner months in the orange industry, it is pointed out, as there are no other fruits on the eastern markets during the two months. Prices should take an upward trend at once, it is reported. There are 20 packing houses operating in the county under the control of the citrus exchange. Ten of the houses are in the northern part of Orange county and 10 in the southern half of the county. The 20 packing plants care for more than 40,000 acres of oranges. All of the plants are operating at full capacity at the present time and probably will continue so for the next two or three months. Another angle to the situation is the expressed desire of the trustees to find an outlet for the fire apparatus which will not necessitate traversing the main traffic arteries. With the main entrance to the fire station on Broadway, the department will be enabled to use that wide thoroughfare, and north and south calls can be routed over North and South Palm and North and South Olive streets. Erection of a new fire station is not contemplated at the present. Price stated, but the opportunity presented itself to purchase the property at what is considered a reasonable price, and the trustees availed themselves of the opportunity. A.U.H.S.Junior-Senior Reception On Tuesday evening, the junior class of Anaheim Union high school gave the seniors a reception that was termed by all "the best ever." During a most delightful dinner, the California Valencians furnished a program of popular melodies that was enjoyed by all. During the first part of the banquet Miss Roberta Eley, a junior, sang "A Brown Bird," singing to the approval of every one. Hazel Flier accompanied her on the piano. After a brief speech by the toastmaster, Thomas Kuchel, Martha Adams, junior class treasurer, officially welcomed in the junior class to the reception. Edward Gruenemay, senior class president, gave the response. Two juniors, Charlotte Forsythe and Herald Hylton, gave a saxophone duet. Lucille Vogle acted as accompanist. Later on in the evening, La Verne Holmberg gave a musical reading that proved to be one of the hits of the evening. Robert Schwelfest, as president of the student body, spoke for that organization. A pleasant surprise occurred when it was found that Dr. Harpster, president of the board of high school trustees, was present. He was called on for a few words. C. George Hedstrom spoke from his position as the juniors' chief advisor. The very delightful program ended with remarks from the students' best friend, Principal J. A. Clayes. The average Chinaman may be almond-eyed, but this doesn't necessarily make him a nut. One hundred resenting Annaheim Union high school gave the seniors a reception that was termed by all "the best ever." ETTE LIBRARY ANAHEIM—YOUR CITY Founded by German Colonists, 1857 Assessed Value, 1925, $10,500,000 School System Valued at $951,000 Number 36 AL BASKET PICNIC HISTORIC SKETCH OF ANAHEIM'S CEMETERY FOUNDED BY THE PIONEER CITIZENS SIXTY-ONE YEARS AGO Paper Prepared by Mrs. E. M. Grimshaw, One of the Earliest Settlers, and Read by Her Daughter, Miss Alice Grimshaw, at Old-Timers' Picnic, at the City Park, Saturday, Before an Interested Audience AS WE all know, Anaheim was FOUNDED BY THE PIONEER CITIZENS SIXTY-ONE YEARS AGO Paper Prepared by Mrs. E. M. Grimshaw, One of the Earliest Settlers, and Read by Her Daughter, Miss Alice Grimshaw, at Old-Timers' Picnic, at the City Park, Saturday, Before an Interested Audience AS WE all know, Anaheim was settled by a number of Pioneers in 1857. They were exceedingly busy with organizing their colony; and since all was well, and as they were preparing to live, they did not dream of the necessity of such an organization as a cemetery association. But death will come! The winter of 1860 was a cold winter, and there was much illness among the Mexican laborers, two of whom died. As there were no public cemeteries in the vicinity at that time, these Mexicans were laid at rest in a vacant lot. (There were two cemeteries which were for Catholics only—one, a small church cemetery, at what was then called Upper Santa Ana, now known as Yorba, and another belonging to the church at San Juan Capistrano.) Then in the year 1861, Anaheim had a very wet winter. The Santa Ana river overflowed its banks, sending a stream down the north side of Anaheim, and another down the south side. A young man, by the name of Goetz, tried to cross the stream south of Anaheim; got into a hole, and was drowned. His body was taken and buried at the south end of Olive street. The colony had now had three deaths, and all realized the necessity of securing a cemetery. So, accordingly, a meeting was called and plans discussed. Many meetings followed; and then finally in 1866, the Anaheim Cemetery Association was duly organized. The wives of the Pioneers were a great factor in bringing this about. Women, "the last at the cross and the first at the tomb," are ever ready when loved ones must be cared for in this way. Having effected their organization, the next step was the necessity of securing a site. A piece of land, lying cast of the colony and belonging to Mr. Phillip Siechel, was decided upon. Mr. Siechel agreed to sell to the Anaheim Cemetery Association five acres of land, which had been nicely cleared and leveled, for the sum of $100. The first directors were Messrs. F. W. Kuelp, Charles Rehm, H. Kroeger, H. E. Boldt, Theodore E. Schmidt, J. P. Zeyn, and Dr. J. A. F. Heyermann. All of these, with the exception of Dr. Heyermann, who moved to San Francisco, are laid at rest in this cemetery. Now the work began in earnest. The cemetery was fenced with a neat picket fence, quite high, painted white, and with a neat gate at the entrance. Lombardy poplar trees were planted at each corner and between, and four at the gate. These trees were a gift from Mr. Smith leaves a wife, Mrs. Louise Smith, living in Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. A. D. Smith, of 308 East Chartres street; two brothers, Henry, living on South Lemon, and Louls, who resides with his mother. Also three sisters, Mrs. Leora Bell, of 112 North Philadelphia; Mrs. Catherine Deakins, of Garden Grove, and Miss Louise Smith, who also lives at home on Chartres street. A. U. H. S. Senior Class Graduates One hundred and nine students, representing Anaheim Union high school graduating class of 1927, received their diplomas on Wednesday evening and became alumni of that institution. After some musical numbers, Rev. Thomas Walker of the Presbyterian church gave the invocation. Marjorie Lattouette, who has been very prominent in girls' athletics and in scholarship during her high school career, delivered the salutatory. The principal address of the evening was delivered by Frederic P. Woellner, whose subject was, "Graduated! To What?" Mr. Woellner is from the University of Southern California, and delivered a very interesting speech for the benefit of all seniors. The president of the senior class, Edward Gruenemay, made the presentation of the class memorial: two large paintings, to be hung in the front hall. The president of the student body, Thomas Kuchel, accepted the gifts on behalf of the student body. Robert Schweinfest, this year's student body president, delivered the valedictory. His speech was followed by the presentation of the class by Principal J. A. Clayes and the awarding of the diplomas by Dr. Harpster, president of the high school board of trustees. The commencement program ended with the singing of "Recessional" by the class. The auditorium was packed for the occasion. Miss Virginia Denning and Homer F. Sipple, both of Anaheim, were graduated by Pomona college at commencement exercises held on Monday. Both young people have been students at Claremont for the past four years, and have been prominent members of their classes. Now the work began in earnest. The cemetery was fenced with a neat picket fence, quite high, painted white, and with a neat gate at the entrance. Lombardy poplar trees were planted at each corner and between, and four at the gate. These trees were a gift from Mr. Schmidt, the man who named Anaheim. The bodies of the three men who had passed on, were now brought to their final resting place—Gotte's Acker (God's Agre) as the colonists always said, when referring to their cemetery. The first woman to be laid to rest in this new cemetery was the first wife of A. Langenberger. She was a dearly beloved woman and her passing was keenly felt by all. In a diary, written by Mrs. Frohling, she describes this funeral. The colony had no hearse, so a spring wagon was taken; the wagon bed removed, and then covered with flowers by the women as a last labor of love for Mrs. Langenberger. The casket was then placed upon this couch of flowers and borne to the new cemetery. Just a few years after this, a woman, Mrs. Zeyn, who worked so hard to secure the cemetery, was called. Her passing was another great loss to the colony. Mrs. Zeyn, it will be recalled, was the mother of Mrs. Chester Holcomb and Miss Dora Zeyn, now living in Fullerton. The county settled up very rapidly, and as the cemetery at Anaheim was the only public cemetery, departed ones were brought from all the new places in the county. This continued to be the case for quite a while; then Santa Ana, Orange, and Los Alamitos established their own cemeteries. It was found that the cemetery must be enlarged, but as the question of funds was a problem, plans for enlarging had to be held in abeyance for a while. Meanwhile, Captain Irwin Barr settled on land, adjoining the cemetery. He realized the position in which the cemetery association was placed, so he made an agreement with them that he would deed them 15 acres for the sum of one dollar; and as graves were sold, (Continued on Last Page)