anaheim-gazette 1933-07-06

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 a 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK JULY 16, 1908 The presses in the Gazette office were the past week harnessed up with the electrical current emanating from the city power house. The shafting, pulleys and belting were installed by Angell & Mann, and the presses were moved to new foundations under direct supervision of the latter gentleman. He accomplished the task so easily that in future we shall probably tackle the job ourselves. Whether the job is as easy as it looks is a question, but Mr. Mann proved himself to be a cylinder press mover from away back! With a twenty foot timber he pried up the foundation, inserted iron rollers and moved the big cylinder as if it weighed only 100 pounds although it weighs two tons. The job presses were lifted up placed on roller skates and moved easily. City Engineer Lewis, assisted by a corps of assistants from the power-house installed a general electric motor, along with the necessary wiring. The new power works admirably and will enable us to meet the constantly increasing demands upon the facilities of the office. To Angell & Mann and Mr. Lewis the office extends felicitations. They have done their work well and acquitted themselves in every respect as mechanics worthy of the esteem and confidence of their patrons. A. Pierotti, who is now in Italy has been commissioned by the walnut associations of Southern California to proceed on a tour of inspection of the walnut districts of Sorrento, Italy, and Grenoble and Bordeaux, France, with a view to reporting upon the extent and character of the crop. Mr. Pierotti will make a report Sept. 1st, and if any new developments ensue will telegraph Sept. 15th. Upon the character of his report will depend the scale of prices to be fixed for the California crop. Mr. Pierotti is especially fitted for the task assigned him, he being one of the leading walnut growers of the Placentia section. A. Pierotti, who is now in Italy has been commissioned by the walnut associations of Southern California to proceed on a tour of inspection of the walnut districts of Sorrento, Italy, and Grenoble and Bordeaux, France, with a view to reporting upon the extent and character of the crop. Mr. Pierotti will make a report Sept. 1st, and if any new developments ensue will telegraph Sept. 15th. Upon the character of his report will depend the scale of prices to be fixed for the California crop. Mr. Pierotti is especially fitted for the task assigned him, he being one of the leading walnut growers of the Placentia section. The city council met in regular session on Thursday evening: Present Trustees Stock, Fiscus, Kroeger and Gates. In the absence of Mayor Rust, Trustee Stock was elected president pro tem. The recorder reported six cases in court during the month. Fines collected $45, fees $18. The treasurer reported a balance of $4344 in the treasury July 8. Max Bayha and Dyckman Bros renewed their applications for liquor licenses. Laid on table. E. R. Turch and others, residents in the vicinity of South and Lemon streets presented a petition asking for an arc light at the intersection of those streets. To the committee on public improvements. Ben Kraemer has received a letter from his brother Jonathan, who is engaged in the sheep business in Durango, Mexico. Jonathan has lived sixteen years in the southern republic and is prospering. He has taken a lease on 70,000 acres of grazing land for two years and is figuring on leasing 100,000 acres when the present lease expires. Ben may make a trip to Durango to pay him a visit. A. T. Pendleton was a visitor in town from Placentia a day or two ago. He reports walnuts maturing in the largest crop for years, but with some indications of blight. However, its progress was interrupted by the recent warm spell, and he apprehends little further trouble from that source. The Ladies' Euchre club was pleasantly entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Fred Rimpau at her home on Los Angeles street. At the game of progressive euchre the first prize was won by Mrs. Dyer, the second by Mrs. Lewis and the consolation by Mrs. Falkenstein. Refreshments of ice-cream and cake were served during the afternoon. The next meeting will be held in September with Mrs. Melrose. The season's record for raspberry shipments occurred on Monday, when 325 cases, each holding 30 boxes were shipped by express to Los Angeles. Eight boxes of the first of the season's tomatoes were also forwarded by express. The berry season is now at its height, and more crates are being forwarded daily than ever before. Shipments are made daily to Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and other southern California points. The price is $1.25 per crate, f.o.b. Anaheim. E. R. Amerige and A. I. Stewart were in town from Fullerton on Tuesday. Mr. Stewart managed Ben Ward's campaign for assessor of Los Angeles county against the railroad, and made a winning fight. He will speak at the Santa Ana meeting on Saturday afternoon. Five pounds The lowest price year was 25 cents to canneries and build a dry cost of more than a cent gratuitously by establishment On Tuesday No. 199, I. O. J. J. Jonas, N. J. P, Zeyn, treasurer R. S. V. G.; F. Wm. R. Harker The trustee Mr. Moores, Mr. ensuing term. second department has been teaching Bernardino course Pasadena and years over the the purchase off and the consolio the united devil transaction which A few week scholars diligent language. But harangued the which time but Mr. and Mrs. Colorado, for tha to say that it w friends and say did not see before In a struggle was trying to ca killed him. Lo Pomona. He at pistol was disch E. R. Amerige and A. I. Stewart were in town from Fullerton on Tuesday. Mr. Stewart managed Ben Ward's campaign for assessor of Los Angeles county against the railroad, and made a winning fight. He will speak at the Santa Ana meeting on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. L. C. Bailey and little daughter Miriam are here from Mazatlan, Mexico, visiting friends and relatives. They will spend the summer at beach resorts and will remain until the end of the year. Hugo Strodthoff delightfully entertained the Four-Fours club Wednesday evening at the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Welborn Wallop received the ladies' prize and Henry Adams the men's prize at the game of whist. Ahlborn and Raymond have begun extensive alterations in their store. The interior will be handsomely embellished and when completed will be one of the handsomest in the county. Contractor Tedford is making the improvements. Charlie Stauffer, circulation manager of the Phoenix, Arizona, Republican, dropped into town yesterday on his way to the seashore, he being a refugee from caressing torridity of the territory. He will spend several weeks at Ocean Park and other coast resorts. John Hartung, Otto Storm, Adolph Thomas, Charles A. Boege and Wm. McLaughlin attended a meeting of Orange County Bankers at Newport Beach on Tuesday evening. Murray and Tracey Mills came over from Riverside on a visit the past week with their brother Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson of Prescott, Arizona, were guests the past week of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dwyer. The Ebell club will meet at the Masonic hall Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Keats is the author for the day. L. E. Miller writes from Cleveland that he and his party are having a good time, but that the weather is disagreeably warm. "There is no climate like that of California," he writes, Sure not, S OF LONG AGO Cury and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK JULY 14, 1883 The board of trade proposes to send to the Louisville Southern Exposition a carload of the products of this county, the railroad companies agreeing to transport it free of charge. It is proposed that each locality in the county shall contribute something in the horticultural or agricultural line, and a meeting of delegates from the various localities will be held in the board's room today. Among the delegates appointed are: George R. Hinde for Placentia, John Hanna and Richard Melrose for Anaheim, Robert Strong for Westminster, McPherson Bros. for Orange, Dr. Bailey and Halesworth Bros. for Santa Ana, P. Potts for Tustin. The latest census of the population of Anaheim Landing shows the following sojourners at that popular resort: C. W. Moores and family, Mrs. J. W. Landell and children, Mrs. Josephine Butler, Mrs. Hughes, F. A. Korn and family, Mrs. H. Cahen and children, Miss Kate Meyerholtz, Miss Alice Chevalier, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. J. Schmidt, Mrs. F. W. Tyler and children, Mrs. F. Upson and children, Mrs. Plez James and children, A. J. Mead and family, Mrs. Sheffield and children, Mrs. Yocum and children, Mrs. D. E. Miles, Mrs. Mosseman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Lynill, Mrs. Richard Melrose and children, W. H. Harper and family, M. Cowan and family, D. Morton and family. Others are expected next week. An unpleasant prevalence of stingrays in the surf detracted somewhat from the enjoyment of the bathers last week, but Capt. Wilson has thinned out the varmints by hauling the sein every morning where the bathers desport themselves. Mr. Schmidt was very severely wounded by a stingray. Mr. Moores was slightly hurt and Lieut. DeLany was also badly stung. Since last Monday there have been no further casualties. Three houses have been built this year, one by Mr. Schmidt, one by Mr. Korn and one by Mr. Harper. The owner of the rancho, Mr. J. W. Bixby has no objection to the erection of buildings on the land by parties who are known to him. AGED AUTOS ON ROADS NUMBER EIGHT MILLION Third of Total Autos In U. S. Declared Obsolete; Many More Need Repairs Recent calculations by automotive economists indicate that one third of the total number of cars in the United States, or approximately 8,000,000 of the automobiles that will comprise the heavy travel this summer, will be definitely obsolete. A large percentage of the remaining 16,000,000 cars will also be mechanically imperfect for maximum safety. Various facts revealed in the investigation include: more than 8,000,000 of the 24,000,000 motor vehicles registered in the United States as of January 1, 1933, are over seven years old, the period which is generally accepted as the average life of a car; all of these 8,000,000 cars were manufactured prior to 1926, therefore lacking the safety advantages of four-wheel brakes; 5,000,000 vehicles are more than eight years old; 1,500,000 vehicles are more than 10 years old, and millions of defective cars in need of a good overhaul, are being operated. From the standpoint of safety, comfort and efficiency built into the average automobile during the past two years, half of the motor vehicles in the United States are obsolete, it is stated. Motorists may guard themselves against accidents by keeping safety features of their cars in good condition, particularly lights, tires, brakes and steering equipment, says the club's safety department. URGE CAUTION BY MOTORISTS AT CROSSINGS and family, D. Morton and family. Others are expected next week. An unpleasant prevalence of stingrays in the surf detracted somewhat from the enjoyment of the bathers last week, but Capt. Wilson has thinned out the varmints by hauling the sein every morning where the bathers desport themselves. Mr. Schmidt was very severely wounded by a stingray. Mr. Moores was slightly hurt and Lieut. DeLany was also badly stung. Since last Monday there have been no further casualties. Three houses have been built this year, one by Mr. Schmidt, one by Mr. Korn and one by Mr. Harper. The owner of the rancho, Mr. J. W. Bixby has no objection to the erection of buildings on the land by parties who are known to him. Five pounds of fresh apricots will weigh when dried one pound. The lowest price dried apricots sold for in San Francisco last year was 25 cents per pound. Thus instead of selling their apricots to canneries for 1½ cents per pound, growers would combine and build a dryer, they would get at least five cents a pound, less the cost of marketing and drying which would probably be not more than a cent a pound. That building lot is still to be had gratuitously by anyone who will undertake to put up a drying establishment within a reasonable time. On Tuesday evening the following officers of Anaheim Lodge No. 199, I. O. O. F. were installed by District Deputy Champlin: J. J. Jonas, N. G.; Dr. James Ellis, V. G.; J. H. Gooch, secretary; J. P. Zeyn, treasurer. The appointed officers are: E. W. Champlin, R. S. V. G.; F. A. Korn, R. S. V. G.; W. M. Higgins, L. S. V. G.; Wm. R. Harker, warden; W. J. Hill, guardian. The trustees of Anaheim school district have re-appointed Mr. Moores, Mrs. Alward, and Miss Crenshaw as teachers for the ensuing term. S. S. Wood has been appointed teacher of the second department. Mr. Woods holds a first-grade certificate and has been teaching during the past term in Rincon district, San Bernardino county. Pasadena and Lake Vineyard have been at loggerheads for years over the water question. The matter has been settled by the purchase of the Lake Vineyard lands by the Pasadena people and the consolidation of the water supply. Future plans look to the united development of more water. There is a moral in this transaction which when found make a note of. A few weeks ago the Rev. Mr. Roberts had fourteen Chinese scholars diligently studying the intricacies of the American language. But one night a Chinaman appeared at the school and harangued the assembled scholars in their own tongue, since which time but two or three have appeared at the school. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Jacobi left on Tuesday for Trinadad, Colorado, for the benefit of Mr. Jacobi's health. We are requested to say that it was impossible for them to call upon all their friends and say adieu, and they hope that those whom they did not see before their departure will accept this excuse. In a struggle with a man named Lopez or Romero, whom he was trying to capture, Constable Bohannon of Azusa accidentally killed him. Lopez was wanted for some crime committed near Pomona. He attempted to escape, and in the struggle the officer's pistol was discharged with the result stated. A coroner's jury against accidents by keeping safety features of their cars in good condition, particularly lights, tires, brakes and steering equipment, says the club's safety department. URGE CAUTION BY MOTORISTS AT CROSSINGS State Law Requires Drivers To Come to Complete Stop When Signalled With the vacation season in progress and many motorists traveling new and unfamiliar routes, the increased danger of grade crossing accidents will be stressed by the California committee on public safety in a statewide campaign during July. "When Wig-Wags Warn — Take Heed," is a slogan suggested to drivers. Motorists are required by state law to observe certain rules in approaching and traversing highway and railway intersections, such as: "Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a highway and interurban electric or steam railway grade crossing, and a human flagman or clearly visible electrical or mechanical signal gives warning of the immediate approach of a railway train or car, it shall be unlawful for the driver to fail to bring the vehicle to a complete stop within 50 feet, but not less than 10 feet, of the nearest railway tracks before traversing the grade crossing It shall be unlawful for the driver to traverse a grade crossing when a flagman continues to give a signal of the approaching of a railway train or car." In addition to these provisions, the state law limits the speed of vehicles to 15 miles per hour while passing over any railway grade crossings where the driver's view is obstructed. WHERE CO Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Jacobi left on Tuesday for Trinadad, Colorado, for the benefit of Mr. Jacobi's health. We are requested to say that it was impossible for them to call upon all their friends and say adieu, and they hope that those whom they did not see before their departure will accept this excuse. In a struggle with a man named Lopez or Romero, whom he was trying to capture, Constable Bohannon of Azusa accidentally killed him. Lopez was wanted for some crime committed near Pomona. He attempted to escape, and in the struggle the officer's pistol was discharged with the result stated. A coroner's jury gave a verdict in accordance with these facts. There will be a big auction sale at the San Francisco Cash Store, beginning on Tuesday, August 7th, and continuing three days. Further particulars will be made public in due time. When the case of the people (North Anaheim Canal Co.) against D. Yorba was called for trial in Justice Freeman's court on Monday, the jurisdiction of the court was questioned, and the matter was taken under advisement. A decision has not yet been rendered. We have been shown a box of evaporated apples and one of peaches which will be exhibited at the State Fair by George R. Hinde. The fruit is certainly the finest of its kind and is very neatly packed. The stockholders of the Anaheim Cemetery association will meet this afternoon. It should be borne in mind that each owner of a plot in the cemetery is a stockholder and entitled to a vote and voice in the meeting. Our hotels were well filled with Eastern visitors yesterday and all the available teams in Lewis' livery stable were engaged in conveying the sightseers about the country. Goodman and Rimpau have finished unpacking their new goods. They have everything in their line which the most captious could desire and they are determined not to be undersold. Of the $50 donated by the town trustees to the Fourth of July fund, only $7.50 was used and the balance was returned to the town treasury. A slight jar of earthquake was felt on Saturday about 10:55 p.m. Anaheim, Calif., July 6, 1933 BRUCE BARTON writes of "THE MASTER EXECUTIVE" Supplying a week-to-week inspiration for the heavy-burdened who will find every human trial paralleled in the experiences of "The Man Nobody Knows." TO BE UNDERSTOOD Finally Jesus knew the necessity for repetition and practised it. One of the sons of President Garfield was traveling with him through Ohio, when the President was addressing county fairs. At the close of the day he asked his boy what he thought of his speeches. The boy was embarrassed by the question: "Why . . . why they were fine, dad," he stammered, "but I felt awfully uncomfortable part of the time. You repeated your self so often; once you said the very same thing in different words four times over." Garfield slapped the boy's shoulder with a hearty laugh. "So you thought your old dad was running out of ideas, did you?" he cried. "Well, I don't blame you; but there's a method in his madness. Tomorrow when I reach that passage in my talk, you watch the audience. The first time I make the point, you'll see by their faces that a few folks near the platform get it. But further back there will be noise and commotion; people will be turning their heads to find out who has just driven up, or what sort of a hat Mrs. Jones has on and they won't hear me at all. When I repeat it the first time a few faces in the middle of the crowd will show a response; on the third go. I'll make still more converts, and on the fourth trial—they'll all have a notion of what I am talking about. But it takes four shots to land them all; experience with all sorts of audiences has made me sure of that." It has been said that "reputation is repetition." No important truth can be impressed upon the minds of any large number of people by being said only once. The thoughts which Jesus had to give the world were revolutionary, but they were few in number. "God is your father," he said "caring more for the welfare of every one of you than any human father can possibly care for his children. His Kingdom is happiness! his rule is love." This is what he had to teach, but he knew the necessity of driving it home from every possible angle. So in one of his stories God is the shepherd searching the wilds for one wandering sheep; in another, the Father welcoming home a prodigal boy; in another a King who forgives his debtors large amounts and expects them to be forgiving in turn—many stories, many advertisements, but the same big Idea. Because the advertisements were unforgettable, the Idea lived, and is today the one most powerful influence on human action and thought. To be sure the work of the advertisements is far from complete. The Idea that God is the Father of all men—not merely of a specially selected few—has still to penetrate some creeds, and to establish its dominance in society. Next Week: Founder of Modern Business Copyright, Bobbs-Merrill Company Review Progress On Huge Aqueduct "Slow Pokes" Held Greatest Danger Review Progress On Huge Aqueduct 2382 Men From Metropolitan Water District Cities Employed On Job Details of the tremendous strides that have been made in building the Colorado river aqueduct were revealed by Metropolitan water district officials as the first six months of aqueduct construction activity drew to a close. With 2382 men on the job and metropolitan water district commitments totaling approximately $50,000,000, the world's largest construction job is well under way. It was pointed out. Spotted at constantly shortening intervals along the 250 mile aqueduct front, construction camps continue to spring up from day to day, marking the launching of new sections of the job. Already, district officials reported, work has commenced, or contracts have been awarded, on 82 miles of aqueduct tunnel, leaving only nine miles of bore to be disposed of. At the same time, workers in the field are nearing the completion of the preliminary aqueduct construction tasks, the building of 150 miles of surfaced highway, 220 miles of power trans-mission line, and 180 miles of water line. All these so-called preliminary jobs, gigantic in themselves, are highly im- "Slow Pokes" Held Greatest Danger Types of driving and drivers deemed responsible for many traffic hazards are included in a list recently compiled. "Slow poke" automobile operators and "speeders" led the critic's list, which also included the following: persons breaking in new cars, sight-seers who cling to the center of the road, young lovers — with the operator driving with one only arm, near-sighted persons, and families who permit the children to take turns at driving. Important to actual aqueduct building, electricity, water, and transportation facilities being absolutely necessary for the camps and construction operations. Of the 82 miles of tunnel now under construction, the East Coachella and San Jacinto bores are the most notable units. The East Coachella tunnel, located in the Little San Bernardino mountains above the Coachella valley, is 18 miles long. It is a part of the 26 miles of tunnel on the Coachella division of the aqueduct which is being carried forward directly by district forces from six camps located on the edge of the Little San Bernardino range. Thirteen-mile San Jacinto tunnel pierces a shoulder of San Jacinto mountain, one of Southern California's highest peaks. It is being driven under terms of a contract between the metropolitan water district and Wenzel and Henoch Construction company, of Milwaukee. 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