anaheim-gazette 1931-06-11

Stories of Old-Timers at Pioneers' Picnic (Continued from Page 1) under his belt. Otherwise, he declared that he would have made Councilman Sherldan look like a victim of a Chinese famine. REGISTER OF THE PIONEERS Mrs. S. B. Hanggood, mother of E. P. Hanggood, Anaheim city engineer, has for years been keeping the register of the Pioneer picnic, and last Saturday she went from table to table gathering up autograph signatures. These registers are added from year to year to the archives of the Mother Colony. "The registers of those attending the Pioneer picnic make up one of the most interesting historical records in the possession of the Mother Colony," Mrs. Hanggood said. A THREE-TIME '49-ER E. A. Speegle, 86 years old, was one of the two '49-ers at the picnic and Judge J. E. Pleasants was the other. "I am a three-time '49-er," Mr. Speegle said. "My grandfather was a '49-er. So was my father, and so am I. I am only three-timer in California. Our's was also the largest family group to come into California in the gold rush. We lived in Arkansas, and started from there in covered wagons drawn by mules and oxen. In the group were our grandfathers, grandmothers, fathers and mothers, uncles and aunts, and children. It was a long and trying journey, but we finally made it. My father and mother, with we children, first went to John Sutter's town, where mother started a boarding house. John Sutter frequently came to our house for his meals, as did Mark Twain. I first saw Mark Twain the day he climbed out of a stage coach upon his arrival at Carson City, and I became well acquainted with him. "I have ranged all over California and, while I never lived in Anaheim, I helped to build up the town, for every time I came I drank heartily of the beer made by the first Anaheim brewery." Farm Bureau to Hold Conference Program of Western States Leaders at Santa Ana, July 6 to 9 One of the most important conferences of farm leaders to be held in the United States this year is that of the Western States Farm Bureau, to be held July 6 to 9, inclusive, at the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana. It is an event which should have the attendance of Orange county farmers, for it will have on its program some of the leaders in farming thought of the present day. Opens on July 6 The conference is to open on the evening of July 6, when E. A. Neal, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will give an address on "The American Farm Bureau Federation as the Voice of American Agriculture." The general theme on the second day will be based on "The Need of an American Standard of Living on American Farms." The speakers will be Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director of agricultural extension; University of California; Mrs. Charles W. Sewell, director of the home community department of the American Farm Bureau Federation; M. S. Winder, secretary of the federation; H. H. Morrell, director of the California federation; H. S. Van Vlear secretary of the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau. The second day will end with a dinner dance and beach party in the evening. Theme for July 8 "The Development and Responsibility of Leadership" will be the theme for July 8. The speakers will include R. W. Blackburn, president of the California federation; and several leaders from Western states. The afternoon will be given to dis- It was a long and trying journey, but we finally made it. My father and mother, with we children, first went to John Sutter's town, where mother started a boarding house. John Sutter frequently came to our house for his meals, as did Mark Twain. I first saw Mark Twain the day he climbed out of a stage coach upon his arrival at Carson City, and I became well acquainted with him. "I have ranged all over California and, while I never lived in Anaheim, I helped to build up the town, for every time I came I drank heartily of the beer made by the first Anaheim brewery." "My father brought with us two negro slaves from Arkansas. One of these slaves finally became very prosperous. In fact, he became the wealthiest of the entire Speegle group that came to California." Mr. Speegle, who now lives in Los Angeles, came to the picnic looking in full the part of a three-time '49-er. He wore a soft black hat, a miner's shirt of deep red flannel, tan corduroy trousers and high cowhide boots. OLDEST NATIVE DAUGHTERS The oldest native daughter of Orange county and the one who has lived here longest, who attended the picnic, was Mrs. Louise Backs, who has lived here since 1859. A cluster of beautiful flowers were presented to her by the Mother Colony. The oldest native daughter of Anaheim in attendance was Mrs. Dora Fischer Bain, born in 1864. She is a sister of Anna Fischer, for whom Anaheim is said to have been named. Mrs. Bain also received a cluster of flowers from the Mother Colony. NOT ADVERTISING HER AGE Chairman L. A. Lewis called to Mrs. T. M. Grimshaw to stand up, that the picnickers might look at her. "I grew up with the girls and boys of Anaheim," said Mrs. Grimshaw; "But I'm not telling how old I am. That is something I'm not advertising. "We are all proud of our city park. There is not another quite so beautiful or so complete in all Southern California. But it is not the only lovely spot we have. Another is the Anaheim cemetery, where so many of our pioneers are at rest." THE SPANISH REGIME Senior Don Juan de la Guerra, who now lives in Hollywood, was a representative of the old Spanish regime of California, who attended the picnic and made a brief talk. He came to the Anaheim neighborhood in 1861 when he was 14 years of age, and for many years lived on a large ranch near Yorba. He frequently comes to Anaheim now to attend sessions of the Elks lodge, of which he has long been a member. LOOKED LIKE MEXICO THEN M.S. Winder, secretary of the federation; H. H. Morrell, director of the California federation; H. S. Van Vlear secretary of the San Joaquin County Farm Bureau. The second day will end with a dinner dance and beach party in the evening. Theme for July 8 "The Development and Responsibility of Leadership" will be the theme for July 8. The speakers will include R. W. Blackburn, president of the California federation; and several leaders from Western states. The afternoon will be given to discussions in group meetings. A big barbecue will be held at the Santa Ana park, beginning at 6 p.m. Program for Final Sessions July 9 will have for its theme "How to Organize and Complete Project Activity." The chief speakers will be Alex Johnson, secretary of the California federation; U. B. Taylor Tyler, vice-president of that federation; L. E. Freudenthal, president of the New Mexico Farm Bureau; M. S. Winder, of the American federation. The closing address will be by President O'Neal who will speak on the program of the American federation. Farm women of Orange county should especially be interested in the address of Mrs. Sewell. She has one of the most modernized farm homes in Indiana at Otterbein, and is one of the leaders of farm women of the Middle West. She has been very active until October 15. RETURN LIMIT OCTOBER 31 EXAMPLE Akron, Ohio $115.72 THE SPANISH REGIME Senior Don Juan de la Guerra, who now lives in Hollywood, was a representative of the old Spanish regime of California, who attended the picnic and made a brief talk. He came to the Anaheim neighborhood in 1861 when he was 14 years of age, and for many years lived on a large ranch near Yorba. He frequently comes to Anaheim now to attend sessions of the Elks lodge, of which he has long been a member. LOOKED LIKE MEXICO THEN Mrs. Anna L. Tucker, 90 years old, was the oldest person at the picnic. "I arrived in Anaheim in 1870," she said, "and the town and the country certainly looked like a village and a desert in old Mexico. I was badly afflicted with homesickness for some time after I arrived." DWYERS GOING TO EUROPE Mr. and Mrs. John Dwyer attended the picnic to say good-bye to old friends, before starting for a trip to Europe last Sunday. A bon voyage gift was presented to them by the Mother Colony, of which Mrs. Dwyer is an active member. SOME REAL OLD-TIMERS There were some real old-timers among the pioneers about the lunch tables. There were 34 present who came to Anaheim 50 years ago; there were nine who came 60 years ago, and three who came 70 years ago. FIRST ORANGE STEALERS "How many in this audience every stole oranges from the Anaheim orchards?" asked Chairman Lewis. Among those who stood up at the lunch tables were about twenty women. Lured to Park for Surprise Picnic Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bauman have been married ten years and last Sunday they were lured to Irvine park by a group of friends, where a surprise picnic was given for them in celebration of the tenth anniversary. There was a bountiful dinner served and in the afternoon there was a program of hikes and games. No Prizes for War Paint This Time Beatrice Williams, a Cherokee (third from left) won the first beauty show ever held by redskins. The other "squaws" were winners also. In the women's department of the Indiana State Fair and has given many lectures in the Middle West and especially in her home state. OCEAN COLORS ON SEA BOOKS Spring changes in book bindings have appeared on the volumes in the sea room of the St. George (Staten Island) branch of the New York Public Library. Here at this library, which looks out upon the harbor's parade of shipping, is to be found a collection that comprises about 1,000 books, charts, and pamphlets relating to maritime affairs. From the color of the open seas has come the inspiration for the new bindings, which were designed by Miss Rose Murray. The basic sea colors of blue, green and gray have appeared on some books in two-toned effects, while in others they are combined with vivid colors that seem derived from the skies under which ships sail. A two-toned book cloth of green and cream suggests frothing waves. Marine blue trimmed with a red stripe is of military origin. Books about pirates are bound in green, black and tangerine. All of the sea volumes are being stamped, as rebound, with a gold anchor, the library's new official symbol for books pertaining to the sea and allied topics. Among the subjects covered in the St. George collection are sailing ships, steam and motor ships, yachts, ship models, buccaneers, whalers and whaling, and polar explorers. Classes in Swimming at City Plunge Miss Mildred Staples, instructor in swimming at the plunge in the city park, is asking women's clubs to form bers, for which instruction will begin swimming classes among their memon Tuesday of next week. Lessons will be given to groups of ten, which may be repeated. Our Guarantee We positively guarantee every pair of shoes we sell to be exactly as represented and to give perfect satisfaction or your money refunded. Extra! Men's, WESTERN SHOE MARKET 230 230 W. CENTRAL STREET ANAHEIM extra! Men's, Women's Zapon-Felt House Slippers Soft padded soles, several colors, several hundred pairs in this sale. While quantity lasts. Extra special. 59¢ pr. extra! Men's, Boys', Youths' Tennis Shoes Good grade canvas trimmed in black, corrugated r u b b e r soles, lace to toe style. Limited quantity, while they last, special. 59¢ pr. 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