anaheim-gazette 1931-10-29

Hollowe’en In Washington’s Time On That Date 178 Years Ago He Started On His Military Career (Correspondence to The Gazette) Washington, D. C.—To the American boy of today, October 30 is Hallowe’en and nothing more. But October-30 marks another anniversary of considerable importance. The George Washington Bicentennial Commission points out that it was a very important day in the life of George Washington. On that day, 178 years ago, George Washington began the first major assignment in the interest of his people. Went Into Wilderness On that day in the year 1753, George Washington, only 21 years, old but already a major in the Virginia militia was sent by the Governor of Virginia to penetrate the Pennsylvania wilderness and warn the French on the Ohio to vacate that territory which, the Governor claimed, belonged to Virginia. It was risky business, because the French were reaching down from their stronghold in Canada and fortifying all that region which is now Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. And long before he could face the hostile French commander, Washington had first to get through a wilderness teeming with doubtful Indians in the dead of winter. Started on Horseback On October 30 he set out from Williamsburg, the Virginia capital in that day, journeying north to Fredericksburg, where he picked up a French interpreter, Jacob Van Braam. From there he rode to Winchester, and thence to Wills Creek, now the city of Cumberland, Maryland. There he was joined by Christopher Glist, a trader and scout, skilled in Indian ways and familiar with the densely wooded region. On November 5, Washington and Glist, together with another woodman they Feathers appear at such unexpected places this season—due north, toward the south, off to the west, down east, northeast or southwest. You may wear one sticking impudently up at the back of a perky little hat or unexpectedly posed somewhere above your nose. Again you may choose a hat with the feather ornament at the side toward the back or with a long feather draped from the side-front to the back. Honeymoon Month of Babylonians Start Spreading Honey Ways of Newly Relatives The origin of “honey” interest to all readers asked to the meeting of the Department of the Orange Bureau recently, accorded Advisor Harold E. Wahl. Honeymoon for hundreds meant to Americans and bridal journey by which escape from business car relatives. Babylonians Start Few honeymooners words came from Babylon when friends spread hBricks over the door of which the bride and brides occupy. For 28 days after or for a “moon”, the home to remain, spreading its house so that the might acquire a sweetness remainder of their lives. Honey, even in Babylon regarded as the sweetest and was prized as a food All dreamed of lands flock and honey, yet none knew was. Many thought that bees merely indicate of honey; in short that special penchant for dish and were always there. Distilled From Even Aristotle fancier honey as a rare dew milled from stars and the Honey is a natural sugar untreated, and unchanged to the table from the fruit it was stored by bees than a sugar, for in a rose and levulose, which it contains phosphates. Started on Horseback On October 30 he set out from Williamsburg, the Virginia capital in that day, journeying north to Fredericksburg, where he picked up a French interpreter, Jacob Van Braam. From there he rode to Winchester, and thence to Wills Creek, now the city of Cumberland, Maryland. There he was joined by Christopher Gist, a trader and scout, skilled in Indian ways and familiar with the densely wooded region. On November 5, Washington and Gist, together with another woodman they hired, as interpreter, one John Davidson, set out into the wintry wilds, on a day of rain and snow. At Turtle Creek, a few miles south of the present Pittsburgh, they stopped at the shack of John Frazier, another experienced trader. From there they headed for Logstown, some 7 miles away. To Meet Indian Chiefs The errand that took Washington there was to meet certain Indian chiefs and win them over as his allies. In this Washington was successful, and from these Indians he gathered valuable information. Some 70 miles of dangerous and difficult country had still to be covered, but on December 4 Washington set forth, accompanied by Half King and other Indians for further escort. At length they reached Venango, now Franklin, with their objective—Fort Le Boeuf—still further up French Creek near the site of the present Waterford. First Taste of Diplomacy Arriving at the fort, the youthful Washington delivered his message from the Governor to the French commander, St. Pierre, and got his first taste of international diplomacy. The Frenchman took two days to consider Governor Dinwiddie's letter, and meanwhile did his best to wean away Washington's Indians with fair speeches and liberal potions of liquor. Even when St. Pierre's reply had been composed, sealed, and presented to Washington, the French made every effort to detain his Indians, with more liquor and presents. Finally, however, on December 16, Washington was able to break away and go back to Venango on the 22d. Dressed Like an Indian By then his horses were done for, and donning Indian costume, Washington set out on foot, his companions likewise. Even so, his baggage was an encumbrance, and Washington left it in charge of Van Braam, while he and Gist pushed on by themselves. At a place with the startling name of Murdering Town they fell in with Indians of more than doubtful character one of whom insisted on accompanying Washington and Gist, on the plea that the woods were full of hostile Ottawas, and that he was needed as protection. A little way along their route, this self-appointed protector suddenly shot at Washington or Gist, but fortunately missed. Feathers appear at such unexpected places this season—due north, toward the south, off to the west, down east, northeast or southwest. You may wear one sticking impudently up at the back of a perky little hat or unexpectedly posed somewhere above your nose. Again you may choose a hat with the feather ornament at the side toward the back or with a long feather draped from the side-front to the back. Feathers are important but they are not used abundantly. And usually they are fairly small. There are tiny quills, very small ostrich tips, miniature wings coq feathers and willow ostrich plums. Unlike the Victorian hats that serve as the inspiration for this season's millinery, present-day hats never give the effect of being laden with trimming. One of the newest fashions in millinery comes from Rose Valois of Paris. It is a velvet turban inspired by the colled head-dress of the Arab tribesman. The new hat is made of soft velvet cleverly twisted to form a turban that follows the lines of the head, revealing the hair at the left side. Hats of this description will be chosen for bridesmaids this autumn and are especially appropriate for late afternoon and restaurant wear. One of the newest millinery trimings consists of buttons made from felt. They are made of the felt from which the hat is made and arranged in a border all around an amusing little brimless crown. to think of Western Pennsylvania, now teeming with important manufacturing towns and cities, as once a wilderness so densely wooded and dangerous that it was almost a miracle for a lonely man to escape it alive. But the Virginians of that day knew it, and the fact added to Washington's reputation. At once he was the rising hope of his Colony; and, on the strength of this achievement Washington began to climb the military ladder. He reached the highest rung when he became Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army. So the date of October 30 is important for reasons other than as Hallowe'en. It happens to be something of a date in American history. INSURANCE MEN ORGANIZE The Orange County Insurance Agents' Exchange is the name of a new organization formed at Santa Ana, Monday night, when A. Curtis Case of Anaheim, was elected president, G. A. Cartwright, of Santa Ana, was elected vice-president, and Harold Harrison, also of Santa Ana, was chosen as secretary and treasurer. The organization starts with 29 charter members. Distilled From Even Aristotle fanciered honey as a rare dew miltilled from stars and thieves. Honey is a natural sugar untreated, and unchanged to the table from the fruit it was stored by bees than a sugar, for in addition rose and levulose, which it contains phosphates, as well as vitamin trace potent factors in impure white honey is no sweet other forms of sugar it because of a distinct area which sugar lacks. Fuel-Producing Like the sugars, honey dueling food, but unlike not be converted into forms before it can be a system. Honey is already The bees have produced needs only eating to be a mediate use. Digestion It is no accident that for assimilation. Bees lose of digestive system as carry the nectar of flies; their chemists effuse its make-up that subsists frigeration; preservation digestion. They are their torsors, as well for they until enough water is stiffen the food and more nectar. Cheapest Nature Honey substitutes have creasing in popularity factor is not of much day. Honey is the chic food now-to be found In fact, retailers are cozy they are selling the containering the honey away as animent. COLORADO WIN While the benefit footbween teams from the Brado and Lexington, pu Union high school field was a success from the fans it was not a fit for the local American which hoped to turn it its welfare fund. The small and proceeds will expenses. But the two teams with all the energy of teams, the Colorado win. One thing about the Is that when they decide over there they don't want on primaries. The Indians are the best know of, to show whateign imports will do to Even so, his baggage was an encumbrance, and Washington left it in charge of Van Braam, while he and Gist pushed on by themselves. At a place with the startling name of Murdering Town they fell in with Indians of more than doubtful character one of whom insisted on accompanying Washington and Gist, on the plea that the woods were full of hostile Ottawas, and that he was needed as protection. A little way along on their route, this self-appointed protector suddenly shot at Washington or Gist, but fortunately missed. By a stratagem, Washington and Gist got rid of this fellow. Pretending to camp for the night, they rushed on, instead, through the night and all the next day, and finally reached the banks of the Allegheny river, hoping to find it sufficiently frozen to cross. The stream, instead, was full of floating ice and therefore dangerous. A raft had to be built; and, with but one hatchet, Washington and Gist consumed a whole day in constructing this craft. Jerked Into Ice Water. They got half way across the river on this frail float when it jammed in the ice, and Washington was jerked into ten feet of levy water in attempting to get the raft free. Only by luckily grabbing a log of the raft did he save himself. At length they drifted to an island in midstream, and there passed a night so cold that Gist's hands and feet were frozen. By next morning the river itself had frozen, and they were able to land on the southern shore and reach the cabin of John Frazier on Turtle Creek, along the Monongahela. After a rest there, they pushed on to the cabin of Gist, where Washington was able to buy a horse and hurry on home alone. He got back to Williamsburg, on January 6, delivered St. Pierre's defiant refusal on the part of the French to leave the Ohio region, and wrote out his own report to the Governor. Vastly to Washington's surprise, the Governor ordered it printed, and Washington found himself suddenly famous. He himself may not have known then that here was the beginning of his career, though we know it now, in the perspective of history. Started Up Ladder In these days it is scarely possible It happens to be something of a date in American history. INSURANCE MEN ORGANIZE The Orange County Insurance Agents' Exchange is the name of a new organization formed at Santa Ana, Monday night, when A. Curtis Case of Anaheim, was elected president, G. A. Cartwright, of Santa Ana, was elected vice-president, and Harold Harrison, also of Santa Ana, was chosen as secretary and treasurer. The organization starts with 29 charter members. Fastest Yankee Fishing Schooner The "Gertrude L. Thebaud" is shown crossing the line after leaving with the "Elsie" and before her contest with the Nova Scotia for the North Atlantic Saberman's trophy. Honeymoon Means "Month of Honey" Babylonians Started It By Spreading Honey Over Doorways of Newly-Weds The origin of "honeymoon" will be of interest to all readers as it was revealed to the meeting of Beekeepers' department of the Orange County Farm Bureau recently, according to Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Honeymoon for hundreds of years has meant to Americans and Europeans a bridal journey by which newlyweds escape from business cares and all their relatives. Babylonians Started It. Few honeymooners know that the words came from Babylonian times when friends spread honey on the bricks over the door of the new house which the bride and bridesgroom were to occupy. For 28 days after the marriage, or for a "moon", the honey was allowed to remain, spreading its aroma through the house so that the happy couple might acquire a sweetness to temper the remainder of their lives to gather. Honey, even in Babylonian times, was regarded as the sweetest thing on earth and was prized as a food above all else. All dreamed of lands flowing with milk and honey, yet none knew what honey was. Many thought that the presence of bees merely indicated the presence of honey; in short that bees had a special penchant for discovering honey and were always there first. Distilled From Stars Even Aristotle fancifully described honey as a rare dew miraculously distilled from stars and the rainbow. Honey is a natural sugar, unrefined, untreated, and unchanged as it comes to the table from the forms in which it was stored by bees. But it is more than a sugar, for in addition to dextrose and levulose, which make it sweet, it contains phosphates, lime and iron. Santa Ana Plans For Armistice Day 100,000 Visitors Expected to Attend County-Wide Celebration on Nov. 11. Santa Ana expects to be the Mecca for 100,000 patriotic citizens on November 11 when the twelfth annual county-wide Armistice Day celebration will be held. Inquiries relative to floats and information on the program for Armistice Day have been received in such numbers by the executive committee that there is little doubt but the celebration on that day will draw to Santa Ana the largest gathering of a similar kind ever held there. Begins With Parade Beginning with the parade at 11 o'clock in the morning there will not be one idle moment until the small hours of the next morning. The parade will take about an hour and half to pass a given point. After the parade, there will be speaking at Birch Park and in the afternoon, starting at 2:30. Tex Oliver's Santa Ana high school football team will clash with the Anaheim team at Poly field. In the evening there will be two dances. One will be held at the American Legion hall and the other at the new Masonic temple. Fifty Floats in Line Approximately 50 floats will be in the parade. Many of them are being constructed at the present time. The theme of the parade will be the Olympic games and the Olympic games committee of Los Angeles is co-operating with the general committee. Already more than 30 floats have been contracted for. Music for the parade will be furnished by 22 bands and numerous drum and bugle corps. County Work Plan For Unemployed County Supervisor William Schumacher has a plan which he expects will help to relieve the unemployment existing in the county and which promises to continue into the coming winter. He outlined his plan to a group of welfare workers from over the county at a recent meeting held in Santa Ana, and asked for their cooperation. He said that a fund of $110 a month, Three Good Reasons Why no woman should neglect this remarkable opportunity. Quality! Style! Price! Beautiful Croquignole Permanent Wave (Shampoo and Finger Wave extra at regular prices) DUART, including two shampoos, finger wave and trim of honey; in short that bees had a special penchant for discovering honey and were always there first. Distilled From Stars Even Aristotle fancifully described honey as a rare dew miraculously distilled from stars and the rainbow. Honey is a natural sugar, unrefined, untreated, and unchanged as it comes to the table from the forms in which it was stored by bees. But it is more than a sugar, for in addition to dextrose and levulose, which make it sweet, it contains phosphates, lime and iron, as well as xitamin traces which are potent factors in improving health. While honey is no sweeter than many other forms of sugar it seems to be so because of a distinct aroma and flavor which sugar lacks. Fuel-Producing Food Like the sugars, honey is a fuel-producing food, but unlike them it need not be converted into other chemical forms before it can be absorbed by the system. Honey is already converted. The bees have produced a food that needs only eating to be available for immediate use. Digestion is unnecessary. It is no accident that honey is ready for assimilation. Bees have not much of a digestive system and when they carry the nectar of flowers to the hive, their chemists effect changes in its make-up that substitutes for refrigeration, preservation, cooking and digestion. They are their own dehydrators, as well, for they fan the nectar until enough water is evaporated to stiffen the food and make room for more nectar. Cheapest Natural Food Honey substitutes have been increasing in popularity but the price factor is not of much importance today. Honey is the cheapest natural food now to be found on the market. In fact, retailers are complaining that they are selling the containers and giving the honey away as a special inducement. COLORADO WINS GAME While the benefit football game between teams from the battleships Colorado and Lexington, played on the Union high school field last Saturday, was a success from the viewpoint of the fans, it was not a financial success for the local American Legion post, which hoped to turn a goodly sum into its welfare fund. The attendance was small and proceeds will hardly meet expenses. But the two levens scrapped with all the energy of crack college teams, the Colorado winning 13 to 12. One thing about the British elections is that when they decide to hold one over there they don't waste much time on primaries. The Indians are the best example we know of, to show what a flood of foreign imports will do to a people. Fifty Floats in Line Approximately 50 floats will be in the parade. Many of them are being constructed at the present time. The theme of the parade will be the Olympic games and the Olympic games committee of Los Angeles is co-operating with the general committee. Already more than 30 floats have been contracted for. Music for the parade will be furnished by 22 bands and numerous drum and bugle corps. Plaques for Prizes Trophies for the parade already have been received at the Legion headquarters and they are a work of art. The first, second and third prizes are plaques. Arrangements have been completed to serve free coffee at Birch park all hours of the day. Dinner also will be served in the Legion club house by members of the Legion Auxiliary. These dinners will be available at 25 cents a plate. Water Committee to Conduct Hearings The committee appointed by the last legislature to inquire into water conditions in California will hold hearings in November, when every interested section in Southern California will present its problems. The first meetings will be held Nov. 2 to 5 inclusive, starting at San Diego on Nov. 2.. Another session will be held at Riverside on Nov. 3, and the schedule will be completed at Los Angeles Nov. 4 and 5. There are seven senators and as many assemblymen on the committee, those from the Southland being Ted Craig, of Orange county; Kline of Riverside: Senators Clock and Swing. The work of the committee as assigned by the legislature is to agree on a state plan by which the constitution may be amended during the winter special session at Sacramento and immediate steps taken to save portions that are going back to the desert, particularly in the San Joaquin valley counties. While the problem is easy to see, the solution has been difficult on account of cost, water rights and sectionalism, Mr. Craig declared in commenting on the program. "As to Orange county's status, the best we could expect would be for the state taking over our flood control problem on the Santa Ana river, costing about ten million dollars, and we in turn endorsing the state note of possibly six hundred million dollars. From a dollars and cents standpoint it would be much better for the county to go it alone, but from the standpoint of saving a portion of the state and indirect benefits it might be best for the county to support a state-wide plan." One thing about the British elections is that when they decide to hold one over there they don't waste much time on primaries. The Indians are the best example we know of, to show what a flood of foreign imports will do to a people. VALENCIA LAUNDRY WILLHELP YOU GET RID OF THAT Guilty Feeling She shouldn't work so hard! And the work comes back sweet and clean when done the Valencia way. VALENCIA LAUNDRY 808 N. LOS ANGELES PHONE 2512 SWEET AND CLEAN! contributed by employees of the various county departments, will be available in his district, the Third. Mr. Schumacker asked those attending the meeting to approve his idea of using the $110 a month for a milk fund, for use in the public schools, the allotment to be made by the various Parent-Teachers' associations of his district. The money is now available, he said, and checks can be mailed to the associations. Mr. Schumacher also discussed the county highway projects in the Third district, and in making the allotment of jobs, registrations will be made with local employment bureaus. Plans have been made for giving employment to 24 Anaheim men on the county roads, working in three shifts of eight men each, two days a week of eight hours, the pay to be $4 a day. Applicants for work under the plan may apply to the Chamber of Commerce, where questionnaire blanks are to be filled out. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and registered voters. The jobs are to start as soon as the Chamber of Commerce can check up on the applicants. MORE MILES PER SHOE, MORE SHOE PER DOLLAR MORE MILES PER SHOE, MORE SHOE PER DOLLAR MORE style, more comfort, more of everything but cost...that's why FLORSHEIMS are the choice of millions of men $9 and $10 "By All Means Get a Fit" F.A.YUNGBLUTH THE HOME OF HART SHAFFNER & MARX 145 W. Center Street ANAHEIM ANGE COUNTY ORCHARDS AND FIELDS— County growers, after viewing the Hallowe'en parade at Anaheim Friday, are cordially invited to attend the open house at M. Eltiste and company's Analake, where the new McCormick-Deering model T-20 TracTracTor and other arm implement will be on display. Many hundreds of Orange county citrus growers and open field operators are built model T-20 TracTracTor. 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