anaheim-gazette 1930-05-08

HISTORY OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS Development and Growth of Educational System During 69 Years, from 1859 to 1928 By ELENORA ALICE PARKER Seventh Installment, Continued from Our Last Week's Issue. The following month we learn that Mr. Stappenback had been engaged by the Trustees to superintend the erection of the building and Mr. Fesenfelt, the proprietor of the new tin-shop, was awarded the contract for "tinning the school house"—which was an extensive job. In the "Extra" of the Anaheim Gazette of August 19, 1878, we read this—"It is now nearly three years since the question of building a school house, somewhat in keeping with the importance of Anhelm, was first affirmed. So rapid was the growth of the district that the school house then and now used became utterly inadequate, and the Trustees were forced into leasing the lower story of the Masonic Hall to accommodate the pupils in the primary department. So impressed were the residents of the district with the necessity of erecting a suitable building, that advantage was taken of the session of the last Legislature, and an almost unanimously signed petition was forwarded to that body, asking that a bill be passed authorizing the district to issue bonds to the amount of $10,000, payable in fifteen years, in order to secure funds to build a school house. The Legislature passed a bill in accordance with the petition, and on the 12th of last March it became a law. The bonds were placed on the market and sold for par. The Trustees in the mean time had adopted a plan of the building, and the contract for its erection was awarded to a Los Angeles firm for $9,100. The lot on which the school house is being erected is two acres in extent. It is a square block of land, and the building will be in the center. Montrey cypress trees have been planted around the lot in a hedge form, and on each side of the four avenues leading entrance to the school rooms and to the halls or vestibules from each. Each wardrobe is fitted up with a washbowl, water and waterpipes to each. A janitor's closet is under each stairway." Extracts from a lengthy article in the Gazette under date of August 24, 1878 are quoted here. "About nine o'clock on Monday morning, strange faces appeared in great numbers on the streets of Anaheim. Santa Ana, Westminster and other surrounding villages were well represented, and even San Juan Capitrano, thirty miles away, contributed quite a delegation. The excursion train arrived about eleven o'clock with seventy passengers, who were welcomed by a host of our citizens and by the Anaheim Brass Band. The excursionists were conveyed to town in stages and private conveyances, (the S. P. station for Anaheim is the one now known as Loara, or West Anaheim) and at the hotels ample accommodations awaited them. At a little after two o'clock the procession left the Masonic Hall and passed to Center Street, along Center to Lemon, along Lemon to First North, along First North to the school lot. First came the Anaheim Fire Company, Orpheus Lodge, and Anaheim I. O. O. F. and Orion encampment followed in their brilliant regalia. The pupils in the Anaheim Grammar Schools came next, the girls being all dressed in white and wore gaily colored ribbons and sashes. The Blue Lodge of Masons came next, then the Grand Lodge, the Anaheim band, the school trustees, the town trustees, the Grand Masters and Wardens. Grand Marshall W. M. McFadden called the meeting to order and the ceremonies of laying the corner stone were conducted under the direction of Grand Master Theo. Reiser. The Grand district at that time from the mountains to the near San Sebriel River to the Santa Ana on the shore that vast territory, an area an ordinary county, there school children. Now, in its ritory, there are seventeen sessions and 1500 school children long since out grown she took its place as a school better and a larger school long been needed to account increasing school population town. For years our people working and planning for After many discouragement appointments they have suited the noble structure that we on these foundations will monument to their public service energy and perseverance school houses you can judge social and intellectual status try, and can predict with tainty the future of the youth educated there. The youth leaving school out into the great world to work should carry with him pleasant memories of the where he was trained for of later life. The school would be to him a second home after years he may at times meeting with his classmates reunion renew the fright youth and recall the their school days. To be school house must be made within and without. When associations can possibly chase the old adobes and unsuspect structures that but too of the name of school house The youth who has spent days in such can carry away no pleasant memories of home. When this beautiful and building shall have been furnished with library apparatus, musical instruments walls hung with pictures at the grounds ornamented trees and shrubbery, may that the youth who graduate halls will treasure up them. The lot on which the school house is being erected is two acres in extent. It is a square block of land, and the building will be in the center. Monterey cypress trees have been planted around the lot in a hedge form, and on each side of the four avenues leading up to the building is a row of Italian cypress trees. Scattered about the ground are pepper and pine trees. These trees are all small yet, but in a few years they will show up grandly and give ample shade for the children to romp under." (Some of these trees still furnish all the shade found at the present Central School grounds, after fifty years of faithful service). "The lot will probably be enclosed with a picket fence, and we believe it is the intention to bore a deep well and erect a windmill and tank. This lot, which cost $1500.00 was paid for out of a tax of $3000.00 which was voted in the month of June 1876. Some of this money is still in the Treasury, and will be used for the purchase of school furniture. The Trustees now in office, and upon whom has developed the responsibilities inseparably connected with/ a public undertaking of this kind, are Messrs. Theo, Rimpau, Henry Kroeger and Fred W. Athearn. The following is a description of the building, compiled from the specifications: The building will be a frame structure, constructed in the most substantial manner, two stories high with projections upon all sides, finished with gables, giving a frontage upon four sides. The extreme dimensions are 62x72 feet; it is 40 feet from the ground to the main cornice, 53 feet to the cresting of the main roof, and 75 feet 6 inches to the cresting of the tower. The style may be termed purely American, as its principal features are those employed by the leading architects of the east and now found in the better class of modern buildings both public and private. Among some of the noticeable features of the exterior is the irregular roof, hipped and gabled, and finished with rich iron cresting finals, etc. From the center of the roof rises a clock tower of unique design. It is 10 feet square to the base and rises to a height of nearly 25 feet above the apex of the main roof. It is also finished with crestings and finals. It has upon each side a circular head dormer, with a clock dial four feet in diameter in each. Above the dormers are openings with louver slats, inside of which it is intended to place the bell. 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And on their anniversaries of their grace wherever they may have come back to their Alma Mater social re-union keep green of their school days." When school opened in we find another change had in the Primary department H. S. Evans had been placed. The total enrollment of this 151. In September 1878, W. County Superintendent of schools nounced that State apportioned county. In it 61 districts. Los Angeles employed and received $2.289. A Spring Districts (Santa Clara second) employing it and receiving $327.00. The latter part of this trustee's for the first time rate at 20 cents on the five months interest due house bonds. The steady growth of this new school home created a lasm throughout the coor when faculty decided "school exhibition" to be December 1878; it was made it be made to augment that school fund. Much o was volunteered and soon t ment was made that were to be used to purchase. In The Gazette of Decor was a lengthy article con pups and faculty for their tertialment given. It also receipts were $106.00; that $15.00; leaving a balance o as large as can be bunged of the new school house c ed for about $80.00. The exhibition was more than bell was ordered forth-wit in town January 11, 1879; in the belly immediately it called the youth of tha dally tasks day after day year; until 1920 when tha building was wrecked to m The present Central School moved to Los Angeles by company its tones were and its capacity for serve great as when first r eploncers. On December 28, 1878 From the center of the roof rises a clock tower of unique design. It is 10 feet square to the base and rises to a height of nearly 25 feet above the apex of the main roof. It is also finished with crestings and finals. It has upon each side a circular head dormer, with a clock dial four feet in diameter in each. Above the dormers are openings with louver slats, inside of which it is intended to place the bell. Heavy bracketed cornice, window and door heads, bolting courses, water table, etc., buttressed steps to the entrance, balconies over the front doors, etc., complete the exterior. The windows in the school rooms are arranged in groups, and the exterior finish of the same is one of the distinguished features of the building. The foundation of the building is solid brick walls, 13 inches thick. Entering by either of the two main entrances we are in a vestibule 10 x 23 feet, with a broad stairway in front and cloak room upon either side, also a direct entrance into either of the two school rooms in the first story. Passing through a broad archway we reach one of the two stair halls, which is in the first story, 10x17 feet. These halls are lighted from the roof through stained glass in the ceiling of the second story. The stairs are broad, with platforms, making them easy of ascent. Reaching the second floor we are in a hall 10x22 feet with an entrance upon either side into the school rooms in the second story, also an entrance into the two ward-robes (we call them cloak rooms now) and att the end an entrance into the library or Superintendent's office. The school rooms are arranged with a teacher's closet directly behind the teacher's platform, a convenience that will be appreciated by the teachers if by no one else. The windows in the school rooms are at the back of the scholars and light is admitted in one volume and from one direction, (which feature is in some parts of Europe required by law.) There is inside rolling slat blinds to all windows throughout the building, so that the amount of light can be regulated at will. Each room is fully ventilated without the aid of the windows, but all sash are hung with weights. The doors are all large and furnished with first-class hardware. There are eight wardrobes, with an formed and marched to the hall where a magnificent banquet was served. At six o'clock the excursionists returned to Los Angeles well pleased with the hospitality which had been showered upon them. The lot upon which the school house is being constructed is two acres in extent. It cost $1,500.00 which was paid by a tax of $3000.00 which was voted in the month of June 1876. The money remaining in the treasury will be used to buy school furniture. The building will be a frame structure, two stories high, 62 x 72 feet. The style may be termed purely American." It is of interest to note that this was the first corner-stone laid—outside of the City of Los Angeles—in Los Angeles County; also the first corner-stone laid within the boundaries of Orange County. "The magnificent banquet" mentioned in this article was served under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. The lodge had entrusted the preparation and arrangement of this feast to three young ladies of the town, Miss Emma M. Kraemer (now Mrs. T. S. Grimshaw of Anaheim), Miss Nelle Kuchel (now Mrs. Melggs of Birmingham, Alabama) and Miss "Gussle" Hartung (deceased). It is with pleasure that the address given by Prof. J. M. Guin upon that memorable day is given here verbatim, for it not only gives some historical facts but also shows the progressiveness, as well as the ambitions and great aim for the local school entertained by this remarkable man, under whose guidance the colony school had risen to a position of prominence. It follows: "Fellow Citizens—It is with feelings of pride and pleasure that we welcome you today to assist in the ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of our new school house. For years the friends of education in Anaheim have looked forward to the day when in our midst should arise a school building of which we could be proud—a building which should be an honor to our town, worthy of the great cause to which it is to be dedicated—the education of our youth. Today we see the realization of our hopes: today we see the promise of the consummation of our labors. Nine years ago next October I began teaching in this district. In an old adobe building with but one window in it, with empty boxes and a few benches exhibition was more than a bell was ordered forth-wait in town January 11, 1879. in the belly immediately, it called the youth of this daily tables day after day year, until 1920 when this building was wrecked to make its tones were heard and its capacity for service great as when first ridden pioneers. On December 28, 1878 paid the installment building—the contract $7000.00. On January 10, 1879, we Gazette that the school inspected the new school accepted it from the contested themselves as he since the quality of the school was a real jantor at a mill-work could not be done. The next innovation was the best and the small salary. We read in January 18, 1879 that trustees have engaged Mr. Salary at $15.00 per month of the school house. His care of the grounds as before this work was in programme of the teacher. Now came a period of training to the muchly harassed school board. Their laureate crown with success enabled to review their adultured pleasure. The selfish with their finding contrary, set all succeeded example which would have much criticism, as well confidence on the part of they followed it. (Continued Next) After reading his statement to the conclusion that one reasons Mr. Libby is not likely navel pact is that in it we that we want a nevy infusion in Europe. We often wonder how the installment collector ages to come around on we have the least money. BUSINESS TURNS TO UPWARD SWING Conditions Improving Throughout State Following Last Fall's Stock Crash The trend of business conditions in California still continues on its upward swing. Such is the opinion of Fred G. Athearn, state director of investment as expressed in a report to Governor Young this week. Shortly after the market break last fall, Athearn declared that business confidence was being reestablished, and that the curve of business was turning upward. "The records of the first three months of 1930 indicate that this statement has been abundantly borne out," said Athearn. "In arriving at the amount of business done by the division of corporations the showings, as to number of application filed and the amount of receipts, which are based upon the aggregate price of securities applied for, are taken into consideration." Athearn reported on the disclosure that an 84-year-old woman of San Diego had been defrauded of her entire savings of $110,000 by persons whose licenses as brokers had been revoked. An investigation has resulted in the restoring of $11,000 in securities to the aged woman, while $30,000 more has been located and will probably be returned. "That the inevitable development of California is recognized by insurance companies is evidenced by the fact that four new companies qualified to do business this month," reported Athearn. "They are Church Properties Fire Insurance Corporation, Export Indemnity Company and Sun Underwriters Indemnity Corporation, all of New York, and Equitable Insurance Company of Oakland, Cal." A total of 15,620 persons have been licensed as real estate salesmen to date, as compared with 23,000 on the same date in 1930. Whether this decrease is due to the more stringent educational requirements for salesmen required by the 1929 Real Estate act, or to the fact that the number of subdivisions offered for sale has not reached the volume in range co-ordinated with that succeeding time that succeeds burdened by federal regulations called to bureau. The objection cultural court for hygiene welfamily follow meeting vision and projects conserving during the visitation Ana river develop Orange oceans it was of the life being placed which those factions enterprise. There planes in by 1945. When the trian will the surface When this beautiful and commodious building shall have been completed and furnished with library, philosophical apparatus, musical instruments, the walls hung with pictures and paintings, the grounds ornamented with shade trees and shrubbery, may we not hope that the youth who graduate from its walls will treasure up the memory of the days spent in it as they do the pleasant recollections of the homes of their childhood. And on the returning anniversaries of their graduation, from wherever they may have wandered in the pursuit of their life work, that they come back to their Alma Mater, and in social re-union keep green the memories of their school days." When school opened in August 1878 we find another change had been made in the Primary department, for Mrs. I. S. Evans had been placed in charge. The total enrollment of the school was 51. In September 1878, W. P. McDonald, County Superintendent of Schools, announced the State apportionment for the county. In it 61 districts were named. Los Angeles employed 28 teachers and received $2,289. Anaheim and Spring Districts (Santa Ana) ranked second, each employing four teachers and receiving $327.00. The latter part of this month the trustees, for the first time, fixed the tax rate at 20 cents on the $100.00 to pay five months interest due on the school house bonds. The steady growth of the wonderful new school home created great enthusiasm throughout the community so, when the faculty decided upon another "school exhibition" to be presented in December 1878, it was suggested that it be made to augment the finances of the school fund. Much outside talent was volunteered and soon the announcement was made that "the proceeds were to be used to purchase a bell. In the Gazette of December 14, 1878 was a lengthy article commending the pupils and faculty for the excellent entertainment given. It also stated, "The receipts were $106.00; the expenses $15.00, leaving a balance of $91. A bell was large as can be hung in the tower of the new school house can be procured for about $80.00. The object of the exhibition was more than realized." The bell was ordered forth-with and arrived in town January 11, 1879. It was hung on the belfry immediately, from whence it called the youth of the town to their daily tasks day after day, year after year, until 1920 when the dear old building was wrecked to make way for the present Central School. When removed to Los Angeles by the wrecking company its tones were still as clear and its capacity for service just as great as when first rung by the ploneers. On December 28, 1878 the Trustees said the first installment business this month, reported Atkern. "The they are Church Properties Fire Insurance Corporation, Export Indemnity Company and Sun Underwriters Indemnity Corporation, all of New York, and Equitable Insurance Company of Oakland, Cal." A total of 115,620 persons have been licensed as real estate salesmen to date, as compared with 23,000 on the same date in 1930. Whether this decrease is due to the more stringent educational requirements for salesmen required by the 1929 Real Estate act, or to the fact that the number of subdivisions offered for sale has not reached the volume in 1929, is difficult to say. Growth of California banks in the last decade was cited by Atkern as further proof of business expansion. In 1920 there were 425 state banks, 72 of which operated 157 branches. These banks had total resource of $1,313,308,-145, total deposits of $1,168,348,117 and total capital, surplus and undivided profits of $123,001,324. This year there were 232 state banks, 42 of which operated 384 branches. Their resources totaled $1,717,617,715, deposits $1,476,008,000 and capital $168,-220,117. Poultry School Definite arrangements have been made for a poultry school to be held at the Garden Grove High School auditorium o nthe nights of May 21, 22 and 23, beginning at 7:30 P.M. This school will be open to the public and it is hoped by the committee in charge of the arrangements that these dates will be satisfactory to a large number of people in the county. The school is under the auspices of the Agricultural Extension Service and will be free to the public. Poultrymen long in the game as well as beginners will profit by the subject matter given in this three-day series of meetings. Campbell explained in his talk the reasons for the bureau opposing the reappraisal of property values in Or- exhibition was more than realized. The bell was ordered forth-with and arrived in town January 11, 1879. It was hung on the belfry immediately, from whence it called the youth of the town to their daily tasks day after day, year after year, until 1920 when the dear old building was wrecked to make way for the present Central School. When removed to Los Angeles by the wrecking company its tones were still as clear and its capacity for service just as great as when first rung by the pioneers. On December 28, 1878 the Trustees paid the first installment due on the building — the contractors received $7000.00. On January 10, 1879, we read in the Gazette that the school trustees met, inspected the new school and formally accepted it from the contractor. They expressed themselves as highly gratified since the quality of the material used was a real janitor at an appallingly small-work could not be improved. The next innovation in the school was the best and the carpenter and small salary. We read in the Gazette of January 18, 1879 that, "The school trustees have engaged Mr. Voigt, at a salary of $15.00 per month, as janitor of the school house. His duties include the care of the grounds as well." Herefore this work was included in the programme of the teacher. Now came a period of great satisfaction to the muchly harassed and wearied school board. Their labors had been crowned with success and they were enabled to review their efforts with unadulterated pleasure. They were not selfish with their findings but, to the contrary, set all succeeding boards an example which would have saved them much criticism, as well as stimulated confidence on the part of patrons, had they followed it. (Continued Next Week) After reading his statement we come to the conclusion that one of the main reasons Mr. Libby is not in favor of the naval pact is that in it we don't admit that we want a nevy inferior to those in Europe. We often wonder how it comes that the installment collector always manages to come around on the days when we have the least money. Fred Harvey Diners and the economy and enjoyment of the finest Railway Dining Rooms in the World Santa Fe Ticket Office and Travel Bureau C. A. WALKER, Agent B. Center Street, Anghelm Phone 217 ange county as recommended by the grand jury, stating that the bureau felt that such a reappraisal would bring a burden of taxes upon the farmers. He reported that Mr. Ellsworth of the state federation tax department had been called to investigate and report to the bureau. The object of the bureau as explained by Campbell is to look after the agricultural and horticultural interests of the county, with branches which care for hygiene, child welfare and community welfare. Following the Kiwanis luncheon the meeting convened for the afternoon session and a general discussion of the projects before the bureau. The water conservation committee reported that during the last month it had been investigating the San Gabriel and Santa Ana river basins with a view of water development and its effects on Orange county. It was reported that a large percent of the fields throughout the county was being planted this year to strawberries, which it was thought was the result of those farmers being driven from Los Angeles county by the large industrial enterprises. There will be a million private airplanes in operation in the United States by 1945, according to present estimates. When that time comes the poor pedestrian will have to dodge automobiles on the surface and pop bottles from the air. Government experts announce that all of the large sized currency is now about out of circulation. So is most of the new size so far as we are concerned. Kendrick's 155 W. Center St. Phone 1250 Anaheim Genuine BAYER ASPIRIN BAYER ASPIRIN SAY “BAYER ASPIRIN” and INSIST! 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