anaheim-gazette 1933-03-30

IN THE DAYS OF Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK APRIL 9, 1908 Three hundred and thirteen votes were polled at the school election on Friday in the Anaheim school district. Wm. Schwenckert received 209 and Jos. M. Backs Jr., 104. Schwenckert has served as trustee for the past three years. For trustee of the Union high school district J. S. Howard was the only candidate. He received 293 votes. At Loara 5 votes were cast, voters seeming to be too busy to attend the polls. For high school trustee John Henry was elected. For district trustee, long term, Tim Carroll; short term, E. A. Sparks. All were elected unanimously. At Magnolia for high school trustee L. W. Rains was chosen, and for district trustee Sam Winters for the long term and Mr. Harling for the short term. At Placentia Harry Hale defeated Earl Hemphill for high school trustee by a vote of 36 to 16. Wm. Crowther was elected district school trustee. In Fullerton S. U. Fuller and H. W. Schulte were elected district school trustees. Three hundred veterans of the Grand Army, accompanied by many ladies of the W. R. C. passed through town yesterday evening in automobiles on a tour of principal points in Orange county. School children from the city schools, Loara and St. Catherine's academy to the number of 800, carrying flags, were massed at Central school building and greeted the veterans as they arrived. They sang "America" and other patriotic songs and waved their flags. The singing was conducted by Miss Edna Ames instructor of singing in the public schools. Richard Melrose Esq. delivered an address of welcome and Dr. Wickett, chairman of the chamber of commerce, and Secretary Enfield, George L. Deitrich, W. M. Rose, Adolph Thomas, Gus Schumacher and others of the chamber presented bags of walnuts, oranges and illustrated literature descriptive of this section to the grizzled veterans of the Civil war. The Grand Army encampment, department of California and Nevada is in annual session at Santa Ana. Thursday a academy to the number of 800, carrying flags, were massed at Central school building and greeted the veterans as they arrived. They sang "America" and other patriotic songs and waved their flags. The singing was conducted by Miss Edna Ames instructor of singing in the public schools. Richard Melrose Esq. delivered an address of welcome and Dr. Wickett, chairman of the chamber of commerce, and Secretary Enfield, George L. Deitrich, W. M. Rose, Adolph Thomas, Gus Schumacher and others of the chamber presented bags of walnuts, oranges and illustrated literature descriptive of this section to the grizzled veterans of the Civil war. The Grand Army encampment, department of California and Nevada is in annual session at Santa Ana. Thursday a parade will occur at Santa Ana in honor of Appomatox Day which marked the close of the Civil war. On that day 43 years ago General Lee surrendered to General Grant. The streets and business houses in this city were decorated with flags and bunting in honor of the veterans. The chamber of commerce suspended its large new flag across Center street in honor of the event. The California vegetable union shipped 22 cars of cabbage the past week from Fullerton, Brookhurst and Olive. The price is $6.00 per ton. Manager Osborne states the prices depreciated because of quantities of last year's cabbage held over in Eastern hands. Shipments will continue, and cabbage is being forwarded at a lively rate. Agent Pickering of the Southern Pacific sold 53 tickets last month to east-bound passengers departing from this point. This is the largest single month's business for the year. Local business has fallen off since the company took off the two intermediate accommodation trains. Mr. Pickering is exerting all his influence to have the company put them back in service again. J. S. Rice, the well-known Tustin horticulturist was in town on Monday evening. Mr. Rice is a Democrat from away back, and believes Bryan will be our next president. He supported the Nebraskan in his first campaign, but supported McKinley four years later. He was for Parker four years ago, and this year leans to Bryan. Despite his politics Mr. Rice is a very fine gentleman and we are glad to see him doing business in our city. Anaheim high school defeated Pomona high at the latter place on Friday evening by a score of 53 to 49. The question was, Resolved, That the United States should subsidize our merchant marine. Anaheim supported the negative side. George Chambers and Oscar Heying debated for Anaheim, while Clyde Harms and Mr.Spazthe appeared for Pomona. Principal Walker and Prof. Steinbach and a number of students accompanied the debaters. This is the last debate of the season. Anaheim high has won one out of three debates, and will be compelled to relinquish control of the championship trophy which it won last year by taking four straight victories, one from Santa Ana, one from Throop, one from Pasadena, and defeating the latter again in the finals. Santa Ana and Long Beach will debate for the championship. Stanford defeated Berkeley at baseball on Saturday afternoon, 4 to 2 at Palo Alto. Lewis played short for U. S. What's the matter Fayette, can't you fellows play a little bit? Now, then, pick out a nice one, and slam it for four merry widows. has won one out of three debates, and will be compelled to relinquish control of the championship trophy which it won last year by taking four straight victories, one from Santa Ana, one from Throop, one from Pasadena, and defeating the latter again in the finals. Santa Ana and Long Beach will debate for the championship. Stanford defeated Berkeley at baseball on Saturday afternoon, 4 to 2 at Palo Alto. Lewis played short for U. S. What's the matter Fayette, can't you fellows play a little bit? Now, then, pick out a nice one, and slam it for four merry widows. W. H. Mowers, signalman of the semaphore at the junction, two miles south of town, was in the city on Saturday evening. Mr. Mowers signaled the train bearing Admiral Bob Evans, who was on his way to Paso Robles, the other day, and as the train passed he saw the Admiral seated upon the rear platform. Peter Weisel on Saturday sold two Moline touring cars, one to J. J. Schneider, the other to Julius Kruger. On Monday he sold a Ford runabout to Dr. Johnston. John Henry was in town from the West End on Saturday. He was elected trustee of Loara school district at last week's election, but has not yet decided to accept the office. His time being fully occupied on his orange plantation. Miss Clara Bauer of this city and William Lyle of Buena Park, well known and popular young people will be married in Los Angeles today. The ten acre place on East Santa Ana street belonging to J. Wells has been sold to Mr. Todd of Oregon for $4200. Mr. Ogden has disposed of his ten acre tract in the West End to Mr. Johnson of Pasadena for $4000. Miss Mary L. Royer daughter of J. O. Royer of the West End, was married on Thursday afternoon last to Walter I. Amstutz, well known mining man of Napa. The ceremony was performed by Judge Howard. The young couple will make their home in Napa. Miss Elenore Brunworth was hostess at a delightful April Fool party. An enjoyable evening was spent with games and music. Arthur Lewis will shortly begin the erection of a $3000 residence on corner of Broadway and Claudina streets. 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK APRIL 7, 1883 The board of town trustees met in regular session on Wednesday. The resignation of George B. Shaffee, as treasurer, on account of removal to Los Angeles, was accepted and Mr. Plez James of the Bank of Anaheim was appointed treasurer pro tem. The communication of Philip Davis & Bro. for an extension of water main was referred to the committee on public improvements with instructions to extend the main with not less than two inch pipe, provided the cost does not exceed $20. The clerk was instructed to publish the election proclamation and the following officers were appointed: John Hanna, inspector; Frank Ey and J. W. Hartman, judges. The salary of the engineer of the water works was fixed at $50 per month from April 1st to October 1st. The country is now passing through the period when a visitation of frost is most to be dreaded. The most severe frosts experienced here have occurred between the 6th and 13th of April. We find, however, that the very general impression prevails that the vines will escape damage from this cause this season. It is argued that frost has never occurred in April except during the full moon and only during the dates mentioned, and as the moon will not be full until the 22nd the probabilities are that the weather will then be comparatively warm. We hope their faith is well founded, for we observe that the vineyardists have omitted the usual precaution of having ready piles of cuttings etc., with which to make smoke when the thermometer reaches the freezing point. In the family of Jonothan Watson of Upper Santa Ana are three cases of diphtheria, the afflicted ones being his children. Two of them were very low yesterday. Dr. Hardin, who is attending the sufferers, advises as a matter of precaution the cleaning and disinfecting of outhouses, sinks, etc., and the removal of all decomposing matter, more especially potatoes, which are said to give off germs of this terrible disease. The best disinfectant is... er will then be comparatively warm. We hope their faith is well founded, for we observe that the vineyardists have omitted the usual precaution of having ready piles of cuttings etc., with which to make smoke when the thermometer reaches the freezing point. In the family of Jonothan Watson of Upper Santa Ana are three cases of diphtheria, the afflicted ones being his children. Two of them were very low yesterday. Dr. Hardin, who is attending the sufferers, advises as a matter of precaution the cleaning and disinfecting of outhouses, sinks, etc., and the removal of all decomposing matter, more especially potatoes, which are said to give off germs of this terrible disease. The best disinfectant is copperas dissolved in warm water, scattered about the premises. Misfortune came to the second egg manufactured by the ostriches. It was dropped in the night time and was found broken in the morning, having been trampled on by the birds. As each egg is valued at $100, the loss is far from being a bagatelle. The ostrich farm is now permanently located on what is known as the Ellis place on Los Coyotes. It is held by many that the true test of the success of any entertainment is to be gauged by the amount of surplus coin remaining in the treasury after the expenses have been paid. By this test, the masquerade ball of Friday last was an overwhelming success, as the surplus funds amounted to quite a respectable sum. Indeed, in every respect the affair was creditable to the Order under whose auspices it was conducted, and it was evident that the participants enjoyed themselves, for the first straggling beams of morning light found the dance still going on. Some of the costumes were extremely rich, many of them strikingly and comically original, and all of them showing great taste and invention. Following is a list of participants handed in for publication; Miss Mary Mosseman, Swiss Shepherdess; Miss Clara Mosseman, Frost; Miss Dora Zeyn, Spanish lady; Miss Kate Ward, Winter; Mrs. G. B. Shaffer, shepherdess; Miss Stella Kuelp, fortune teller; Mrs. C. E. Leonard, jockey; Mrs. P. H. Look, Evening star; Miss Carrie Seibert, May blossom; Mrs. Dr. Cowan, night; Miss Ella Padderatz, Tivoli girl; Miss Eyman, Liberty; Miss Malvina Fischer, peanut girl; Mrs. E. A. White, folley; Miss Della Cowan, Gypsy fortune teller; Mrs. G. Davis, traveling woman; Miss Nellie Kuchel, Domino; Miss Fannie Higgins, Little Buttercup; Miss Louise Mosseman, Harvest; Miss Nannie Robb, Domino; Miss Bertha Boldt, Cinderella; Miss Clemine Schmidt, Indian Princess; Miss Emma Granet, Domino; Miss Teresa Wille. Letter carrier; Miss Kate Meyerholz, housekeeper; Ernest Browning, Indian chief; Dr. E. L. Cowan, Negro gentleman; H. Clay Kellogg, Dominick; F. Robinson, Indian chief; A. W. Steinhart, mack; Walter Eyman, sailor boy; Ramen Aguilar, General; Charles Stone, Irish clog dancer; C. E. Leonard, Wild Irishman; Harry Cowan, Macbeth; Clarence Smith, Russian nobleman; S. Bustamente, clown; G. Davis, English gentleman; L. Strobel, ball player; Arthur L. Lewis, Yankee; E. J. Pellegrin, clown; Charles Higgins, Don Carlos; E. A. White, Duke of Westminster; A. Davis, Bummer; J. Langenberger, Mephistopheles; Chas Weis, French policeman; Albert Smith, clown; F. C. McKinnie, Oscar Wilde; Frank Tyler, Indian scout, John Hartung, Prince of Anaeim; T. E. Martin, soldier. The supper at the Planters hotel was an elegant one and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd. It was the best ball supper ever given here, and Mr. Brown was highly complimented upon accomplishing the rather NEGRO - faithful public servant Eddie Savoy has retired. Eddie is the colored man who has been door-keeper in the State Department in Washington for sixty-four years. He was a little boy of thirteen when he first went to work under Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, in 1869. Eddie is 77 years old now. He has served faithfully under 21 different Cabinet officers but his legs are getting rheumatic so he told Secretary Hull the other day that he thought he would retire on his civil service pension. Every foreign diplomat who has been in Washington since General Grant was President knows Eddie Savoy, and he got to know them all. His unfailing courtesy and natural dignity never failed to impress all who came in contact with him. "A faithful public servant," said Secretary Stimson, as he said goodbye to Eddie Savoy. That cannot be said of every white man who has held office in Washington. STRATHER - his death a loss No finer gentleman, no abler journalist, no more faithful friend, ever lived than French Strother, whose sudden death in Washington at the age of 49 put an end to a career of high promise. A native of Missouri, a newspaper man in California, for many years an editor of World's Work, author of half a dozen books, French Strother attracted the attention of Herbert Hoover by writing some articles about the work of the Department of Commerce. One of Mr. Hoover's first appointments as President was that of French Strother as his Administrative Assistant. It was Strother's task hidden away in an obscure office in the White House basement to gather the data the President needed to prepare his messages and public addresses, then to polish their language after Mr. Hoover had roughed them out. Like everybody else who knew him, Mr. Hoover formed a warm personal attachment for his able assistant. French Strother was my friend of years; his passing is a real loss to the world of journalism. CANADA - good banking There are a good many things we could learn from Canada, and one of them is banking. Canada has been going through just as difficult an economic crisis as the United States, but there has not been a bank failure there in ten years. Only two Canadian banks have closed their doors since 1910. The reason for this is that there are only ten banks in Canada. All of them have headquarters either in Montreal or New York City. Stone, Irish clog dancer; C. E. Leonard, Wild Irishman; Harry Cowan, Macbeth; Clarence Smith, Russian nobleman; S. Bustamente, clown; G. Davis, English gentleman; L. Strobel, ball player; Arthur L. Lewis, Yankee; E. J. Pellegrin, clown; Charles Higgins, Don Carlos; E. A. White, Duke of Westminster; A. Davis, Bummer; J. Langenberger, Mephistopheles; Chas Weis, French policeman; Albert Smith, clown; F. C. McKinnie, Oscar Wilde; Frank Tyler, Indian scout, John Hartung, Prince of Anaheim; T. E. Martin, soldier. The supper at the Planters hotel was an elegant one and was thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd. It was the best ball supper ever given here, and Mr. Brown was highly complimented upon accomplishing the rather difficult feat of pleasing everybody. Dr. James Ellis has received from the manufacturers at Detroit, Michigan, a very large assortment of drugs, among which is a full supply of medicated lozenges. Medicine is robbed of half its terrors when taken in the manner which Dr. Ellis is wont to prescribe. Anyone wishing to see the Banksia rose in all its beauty, may have a good opportunity by going through the drive in front of Mr. E. S. Saxton's residence, north of town, where in heavy festoons it hangs in snowy whiteness from the porch. Mr. Ance Gwin is now sole owner of the Anaheim Meat Market, having bought the interests of the former proprietors. He desires to say to the public that he will keep the very best of meat, and hopes to have a share of the public patronage. The Anaheim hotel has been reopened by Mr. John Dietzel, a gentleman skilled in hotel management. He is determined to make the hotel a popular one with our people. The teachers institute will be in session in Los Angeles all of next week and pupils of the county will have a vacation as attendance of teachers is compulsory. Usual services in the Presbyterian church: Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Preaching at 11:00, subject "The Great Memorial." Communion of the Lord's supper will be administered. It blew great guns in Los Angeles on Thursday, the wind attaining a velocity of nearly a mile a minute. It really is too bad that the fair city is plagered with such disagreeable visitations. The rainfall of the season is only 4.25 inches, yet farmers anticipate very fair crops. CANADA There are a good many things we could learn from Canada, and one of them is banking. Canada has been going through just as difficult an economic crisis as the United States, but there has not been a bank failure there in ten years. Only two Canadian banks have closed their doors since 1910. The reason for this is that there are only ten banks in Canada. All of them have headquarters either in Montreal or Toronto. They have about 4,000 branch banks, however, so that the smallest community entitled to banking facilities has them, and has behind its local branch all the resources of the powerful parent institution. I have never been able to see any sound reason why the United States should not permit branch banking on the Canadian plan. Certainly the experience of the past three or four years, with small banks failing by hundreds, ought to be proof that the present system is a poor one. SAVINGS In Postal banks More than three quarters of a million Americans have nearly seven hundred million dollars on deposit with the United States in the form of Postal Savings. That is one operation of the Government in a field also occupied by private business, which has proved a huge success. Owing to the law which prohibits any person from having more than $2,500 on deposit in the Postal Savings at one time, postmasters have to reject more deposits than they receive. Also, only comparatively few post-offices are authorized to accept savings accounts. It seems to me that the new Administration at Washington could perform a greatly-needed public service by making every post-office a savings repository, and by permitting individuals to carry as large balances as the commercial savings banks allow. Nobody has ever lost a cent in Uncle Sam's postal savings banks, and every depositor gets his 2 per cent interest regularly. Annual Freight Bill of Citrus Growers To Be Reduced Two Million by New Pact Telegraphic Advice States Concurrence of Interstate Commerce Commission and Eastern Railroads Expected Momentarily to Make Tremendous Savings Possible Deduction of over $2,000,000 in the annual freight bill of the California citrus industry is practically assured, according to L. A. Strouse, chairman of the traffic committee of the California citrus growers, that this reduction amounting to 12 cents per hundred on oranges and grapefruit and 7 cents per hundred on lemons, had been agreed upon at a Chicago conference of Western traffic executives. The new rates await the concurrence of the eastern railroads and the approval of the interstate commerce commission, both of which are expected to be promptly forthcoming, although these requirements indicate that the new rate cannot be made effective for 30 days or more. This reduction is the outcome of negotiations extending over a considerable period between the California Citrus league and western railroads, according to Mr. Strouse. "The reduction by the railroads is offered in spite of the fact that very few of them have been earning their fixed charges, and some have been operating 'in the red,' just as has been the case of some citrus growers," said Mr. Strouse. "The California citrus industry appreciates this attitude, which is a recognition of the indispensable partnership existing between this large California industry and the transportation systems." "While this proposed reduction is substantial, it is hoped that this is but the initial step in the eventual adjustment which must be made to place transportation costs in line with existing commodity values. "Not only must railroad rates meet today's economic conditions, but they must meet competitive water transportation, which has recently made rapid strides in transporting California citrus fruits to eastern seaboard markets." University Junior College Announced President von KleinSmid of the University of Southern California announces the establishment of a new division, the University junior college, under the directorship of Dr. Frank C. Touton, vice-president of the university. Work in the new division will begin with the opening of the September semester next fall. Its program comprises a two-year curriculum of letters arts, and sciences courses selected with special reference to training for general culture and American citizenship. Curricula of the new University junior college at U.S.C. are provided especially for the following classes of students, all graduates of accredited secondary schools: 1. Those who have a limited time to give to college training. 2. Those who need and wish more then the usual amount of guidance in the pursuit of the work of the first two years of the college curriculum. 3. Those who do not meet satisfactorily the entrance requirements of the college divisions of the University. 4. Those who transfer from other collegiate institutions but do not meet the requirements of the college of the University to which they apply. With around 12,000 cars, or 50 per cent of the navel crop still on the trees, this is welcome news to the growers interested in that variety," stated the Exchange head. "For this agreement, which gives the Exchange authority to exercise control over its volume of shipments of both packed and loose fruit, places 70 per cent of the California orange industry, members of the Exchange, in a position to cooperate definitely on a common program of market stabilization. "This is an insufficient percentage to accomplish shipment regulation and surplus control by itself. It is greatly to be hoped that the other shippers and marketing agencies operating in this industry will be willing to join with the Exchange in a joint program to accomplish this purpose. This can be done along the lines of the stabilization. "This is an insufficient percentage to accomplish shipment regulation and surplus control by itself. It is greatly to be hoped that the other shippers and marketing agencies operating in this industry will be willing to join with the Exchange in a joint program to accomplish this purpose. This can be done along the lines of the stabilization agreement proposed by the farm bureau stabilization committee, whose plan has been approved in principle by the Exchange board. "We consider that now is the time to set aside divergent beliefs and join immediately in a common program for the general good of all growers. We earnestly make this appeal in order that the individual grower, regardless through which organization he markets, shall have the maximum opportunity to secure a better return on this season's crop." BANK TODAY - ON TOMORROW THE AMERICAN PIONEERS HAD faith in themselves • faith in the future faith in the country A FAITH THAT CONQUERED Courage, determination and a will to conquer are required to successfully follow a definite savings program. A small amount saved systematically is the basis for success. Set up your financial goal and save systematically to reach it. Start an account in any Bank of America branch. BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST & SAVINGS ASSOCIATION