anaheim-gazette 1933-09-28

IN THE DAYS OF Extmots 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 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK OCTOBER 8, 1908 A republican run-around will occur on Thursday, October 22, when it is expected Gov. Gillett will be here to join in the demonstration. Senator Flint will participate and probably there will be other notables from outside the county. Republican candidates will accompany the party. The run-around will begin at Fullerton at 9:30 and the procession will move in autos to this city, and thence to Orange, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster and Huntington Beach. At the latter point a barbecue will be spread. Short speeches will be made by Senator Flint, M. Estudillo, Judge West, Richard Melrose, and others of the party. On the evening of Tuesday, October 17, Senator Flint will address voters at the operahouse. Democrats will have their evening on Saturday evening, October 20 when Lafayette Gill and other candidates of the party will speak at the operahouse. Both parties have numerous meetings scheduled for various points in Orange county. A republican rally was held at Newport Beach on Tuesday evening. Another rally will be held at Fullerton this evening. Bruce Anson, socialist candidate for the assembly will open his campaign at Wintersburg on Friday evening. The first car of this season’s walnut crop was shipped from the association packing house at the West End depot on Tuesday. It was sent to San Francisco. Other cars are being forwarded this week and the local output will go to forty cars. Sherman Hayden and a force of expert nut men are bleaching and packing the nuts. Associated growers are receiving 12½ cents per pound for soft shells, while many of the outside growers have been unable to sell. Samples of bleached nuts are on display at Secretary Phelps’ office at the American Savings Bank. This year’s crop of walnuts in Southern California is estimated at 800 cars, of which about 200 cars are not controlled by the association. In Orange county a number of growers are selling independently this year, but an effort will be made next season to embrace them. The date of completion of the Carnagie library building being near, the library board is now ready to receive written applications for the positions of librarian and janitor for the new building. Since the board has but a limited amount of money to spend yearly for the maintenance of the library, it will also receive applications where one individual will undertake the combined duties of both. All applications must be in the applicant’s hand writing and contain full name, address, age, qualifications, expected salary, and must be in the hands of the president, F. C. Spencer, by November 1st. Library report for September, 1908: Circulation, fiction 519; non-fiction 28; juvenile 145; current magazines 39; total 731. Fifty-six volumes added by purchase, one volume bound, fines $3.26; expenses $1.80. A civic section of the Ebell has been formed to assist in the improvement and beautifying of Anaheim. They wish to call special attention to the weeds on vacant lots and other unsightly places. They hope the citizens of Anaheim will heartily co-operate with them in making this an attractive city. Jake Vetter was quite severely shaken up on Saturday afternoon by being thrown from his rig while driving at the Southern Pacific depot. As he crossed the tracks and was driving east on Santa Ana street the north bound passenger came into view around the bend a short distance ahead of him. Jake’s horse took fright at the rapidly approaching train and turned, starting to run away. The occupant lost his balance and fell to the ground sustaining severe bruises about the head and body. He was picked up and carried into the depot and Dr. Syer called. On examination Jake’s injuries were found to be not serious and he is now about again. Freddie Schneider is away on his vacation and will visit all the up-coast points of interest. Some of Freddie’s friends, are wondering if he intends returning alone, and in the event of his stealing a march on his friends, a greatly supply of rice and old shoes are being stored up. George Ross is nursing a case of blood poisoning and is confined to his home on Hedwig street. A pimple on the leg below the knee started the trouble. Yesterday his condition showed improvement and he will probably soon be about again. Chester Spencer has sold his ten acre home on Walnut street to Chas. Eygabroad of Hecla, South Dakota, for a consideration of $8000. Mr. Eygabroad is a banker of means and will come here with his family about the first of the year to reside. George Ross is nursing a case of blood poisoning and is confined to his home on Hedwig street. A pimple on the leg below the knee started the trouble. Yesterday his condition showed improvement and he will probably soon be about again. Chester Spencer has sold his ten acre home on Walnut street to Chas. Eygabroad of Hecla, South Dakota, for a consideration of $8000. Mr. Eygabroad is a banker of means and will come here with his family about the first of the year to reside. Wm. Heying while assisting his young son in catching pigeons in the loft of the barn at his home some evenings ago fell to the floor below, sustaining severe bruises about the legs and arms. He is up and about again, but will give the pigeon loft a wide berth hereafter. Don David Yorba was in town the first of the week from Esperanza. Don David states recent rains have started pasture on the foot hills, and with additional moisture he looks for bountiful pastures the coming season. City Assessor Merritt is giving money back to personal-property tax payers. A decrease of 8 cents in the rate assessed and that later adopted by the city trustees is the reason for the refund. Erwin Barr came in on Tuesday from Elsinore where he recently purchased a twelve-acre ranch. He will remain a week or ten days and will then return to the lake. Peter Weisel and Bird Beebe were in Los Angeles on Monday and returned with a new Buick roadster. They made the trip home in an hour and a half. Harry Horwitz is here from Reno, Nev., in response to advises informing him of his mother's serious illness. Mrs. Horwitz has been critically ill, but this week is reported to be improving. L. E. Miller and family returned on Sunday from a three and a half months' tour of the east. They visited in Cleveland, Chicago and other points of interest. Roger Dutton and L. A. Evans jr., well known young men of this city have opened a law office in Los Angeles. Good luck attend them. S OF LONG AGO History 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 OCTOBER 6, 1883 The board of town trustees met on Wednesday afternoon. C. H. Arthur was appointed fire commissioner, as R. J. Northam resigned. The commissioners and committee on public improvements were authorized to remove the fire bell to a more convenient location. The engineer was ordered to give instructions to some member of the fire company in the management of the steam pump, so that in case of fire there will be no delay in pumping an ample supply of water. The fire commissioners were instructed to appoint a janitor, whose duty it shall be to keep the town hall in order and care for the fire apparatus for which he shall receive reasonable compensation. A communication was read from Dr. Ellis in which he requested the board to inform him who informed them that he intended to bring diphtheric patients to town. There are plenty of buyers of walnuts anxious to contract for the new crop at 8½ cents per pound, a price which gives the grower an enormous profit. Mr. Kroeger has in his yard twenty walnut trees from which he sold last year $200 worth of nuts, at the rate of 6½ cents per pound. The only drawback to planting a walnut grove is in the length of time which intervenes between the planting and the bearing of the trees. The trees seldom bear much of a crop under ten years, and as in looking into the future a decade seems an age, the prospect has operated against the general planting of groves. Friends of Mr. Adolph Rimpau to the number of over thirty "surprised" him on Wednesday evening by taking possession of his domicile and proceeding to enjoy themselves in the most hilarious manner imaginable, proceedings which were ably seconded by the host and hostess. The provocation for the onslaught was found in the fact that it was the thirty-second anniversary of Mr. Rimpau's birth, and his friends took this pleasant way of wishing him many happy returns. Big Employment Increase Noted August Shows 42,000 More Men Hired Than During July In Industries in California Reaching the highest point recorded in 23 months, employment of wage earners in the manufacturing industries of California numbered 243,000 during August, a gain of 32,000 over August on last year, and an increase of more than 42,000 over July, according to an analysis just completed by the California state chamber of commerce. The report is based on figures compiled by the U.S. census and the state division of labor. As compared with the two previous years, the current gains reflect definite improvement in industrial conditions and substantial results in the re-employment program of the NRA, the state chamber report says. Increased employment in August was reported in practically all industrial classifications and from all parts of the state. The largest increment among the individual industries was shown by the beverage manufacturers. In this industry employment more than doubled as compared with last year. In the textile industry there was an employment gain of 40.1 per cent. Leather goods was second with an increase of 33.3 per cent; wood manufacturer third with 25.6 per cent; and metals and machinery fourth with 23.3 per cent. Manufacturers outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco counties showed the greatest increase in employment; the gain being 17.1. In Los Angeles county there was an increase of 13.4 per cent and in San Francisco a gain of 9 per cent. Construction industries, and wholesale and retail trade also showed substantial improvement. During August wholesale trade reported employment 3.3 per cent above last year; retail establishments employed 9.4 per cent. Friends of Mr. Adolph Rimpau to the number of over thirty "surprised" him on Wednesday evening by taking possession of his domicile and proceeding to enjoy themselves in the most hilarious manner imaginable, proceedings which were ably seconded by the host and hostess. The provocation for the onslaught was found in the fact that it was the thirty-second anniversary of Mr. Rimpau's birth, and his friends took this pleasant way of wishing him many happy returns. A meeting was held last Thursday evening for the purpose of organizing a local branch of the chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. The organization was effected and it was found that ten ladies and gentlemen have under taken the course of reading. Others can undertake it at any time before January 1st. All former members of the parent society are invited to meet with the Anaheim local circle. The next meeting will be held at the house of Mr. W. M. Higgins, Thursday evening, October 18th. Those contemplating the course of reading should at once secure books and papers prescribed. Information can be had of Mr. Moores or Mr. Robinson, or any member of the C. L. S. C. Although the new postal notes can be purchased at the Anaheim postoffice the public is cautioned against using them as they are not receivable by bankers and business men generally. They have been practically tabooed owing to the ease with which they may be altered and counterfeited. It is evident that the government will be forced to crawfish in this matter of postal notes, the same as it was compelled to do with the recent coinage of nickels which were so similar to five dollar gold pieces as to be readily mistaken for the latter. At the meeting of the Farmers Ditch company of Orange-thorpe, held on Saturday the following board of directors was elected: A. J. Mead, W. J. Smith, W. M. Bailey, S.B. Smith, and C. H. Zeyn. The board organized by electing W. J. Smith, president; A. J. Mead, vice-president; C. H. Zeyn, secretary; S. B. Smith treasurer. No action was taken in regard to building a new ditch. Robinson's big circus will perform in Anaheim Monday on the lot west of the schoolhouse. From the notices he has received in the northern papers, we judge it to be a very complete and elaborate show. Indeed, old Robinson can scarcely afford to give the weight of his name to any but a first-class entertainment. There will be a big parade in the morning, which will be worth coming miles to see. The rate of taxation in this county is the same as last year—$1.40 on the $100. In Anaheim and Los Angeles, however, the 15 cents levied for road purposes is deducted, making the rate in the two incorporated towns but $1.25 on the $100. Now is the time of the year to gather in the hay from the field lest it wet. We have private and authentic information that the wet season will soon begin, hence everything of a spoilable nature should at once be put under cover. The death of Mrs. J. W. Clark on Tuesday evening was the and machinery fourth with 23.3 per cent. Manufacturers outside of Los Angeles and San Francisco counties showed the greatest increase in employment; the gain being 17.1. In Los Angeles county there was an increase of 13.4 per cent and in San Francisco a gain of 9 per cent. Construction industries, and wholesale and retail trade also showed substantial improvement. During August wholesale trade reported employment 3.3 per cent above last year; retail establishments employed 9.4 per cent more workers than in August, 1932, and building industries showed a gain of 8.5 per cent. Normal seasonal increase in factory activity between July and August brings with it the employment of 28,000 workers. In 1931 the actual gain was 23,000, and in 1932 this seasonal movement resulted in an increase of 25,000 wage earners. Index numbers of industrial employment, adjusted for seasonal variations, show an increase of 9.2 points from 65.7 in July to 74.9 in August of this year. Comparable July and August changes for 1931 and 1932 were increases of 3 points and 4.4 points respectively. Brea Canyon Road Will Be Improved Traffic conditions between inland points and the beaches of Orange county will be improved on the Brea canyon road by widening, reducing grade and eliminating sharp turns. The work, costing about $50,000 and to be completed November 15, is under way.No part of the old roadway is to be closed to traffic during construction according to the state engineer's office.Summer travel is particularly heavy. The new route extends a mile and a half, from the intersection of the new Fifth avenue extension in Pomona to a point west of the sharp turn on the Fullerton side of the summit.On the latter slope grading is in progress.Forms for the paving.20 feet wide, have been placed on the Pomona side. Forest Service Road Opens to Opids Camp The Forest service road from the Angeles Crest highway to Opids Camp, Los Angeles county, is now open to travel This is a narrow and steep dirt road with turnouts. The rate of taxation in this county is the same as last year—$1.40 on the $100. In Anaheim and Los Angeles, however, the 15 cents levied for road purposes is deducted, making the rate in the two incorporated towns but $1.25 on the $100. Now is the time of the year to gather in the hay from the field lest it wet. We have private and authentic information that the wet season will soon begin, hence everything of a spoilable nature should at once be put under cover. The death of Mrs. J. W. Clark on Tuesday evening was the culmination of a long and painful illness. The funeral services took place at the family residence on Wednesday, but interment was had at Pasadena. On next Wednesday morning Mrs. Fesenfeld and family leave for New Tacoma, W. T., to join Mr. Fesenfeld, who has established a very lucrative business in that growing city. A lively rain fell in the northern counties last Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and came as far south as Fresno. Some damage was done to crops. The St. Helena Star says that the damage to the grape crop of Napa county was very slight. The Los Angeles cracker factory has temporarily suspended operations owing to scarcity of water. It is reported that several dairies will shortly shut down for the same reason. Mr. Dobner of the San Francisco Cash Store will leave shortly for San Francisco and the east to purchase his stock of winter goods. Mr. Theo Reiser will leave today for San Francisco to attend the session of the Grand Lodge of F. and A. M. which convenes on the 9th instant. Mr. Kenyon Cox and wife left yesterday for New York where business interests will require Mr. Cox's attention probably until next April, when he will return here. A school in which the German language is thoroughly taught has been opened by Mrs. Frohling at her residence. Instruction given on Tuesday and Friday afternoons beginning at 4 o'clock. One of Dreyfus & Co's teams, driven by Chas. Klose, was frightened on last Saturday evening and ran away, throwing the driver to the ground. He was quite severely bruised. NUMBING GRIP OF ANCIENT CREEDS Ask any ten people what Jesus meant by his "Father's business," and nine of them will answer "preaching." To interpret the words in this narrow sense is to lose the real significance of his life. It was not to preach that he came into the world; not to teach; nor to heal. These are all departments of his Father's business, but the business itself is far larger, more inclusive. If human life has any significance it is this—that God has set going here an experiment to which all His resources are committed. He seeks to develop human beings, superior to circumstance, victorious over Fate. No single kind of human talent or effort can be spared if the experiment is to succeed. The race must be fed and clothed and housed and transported, as well as preached to, and taught and healed. Thus all business is his Father's business. All work is worship; all useful service prayer. And whoever works wholeheartedly at any worthy calling is a co-worker with the Almighty in the great enterprise which He has initiated but which He can never finish without the help of men. It is one thing to talk about success, and quite another thing to win it. Jesus spoke of crowns and died on a cross. He talked of his kingdom, and ended his days amid the jeers and taunts of his enemies. "He was in all points tempted like as we are," says the Epistle to the Hebrews. We have read it often, heard it read oftener, but we have never believed it, of course. The conception of his character which Theology has given us makes any idea impossible. He was born differently from the rest of us. Theology insists. He did not belong among us at all, but came down from Heaven on a brief visit whole part is written and learned in advance? It is frightfully hard to free the mind from the numbing grip of ancient creeds. But let us make the effort. Let us touch once more the high spots in this finest, most exalted success story, considering now the perils and crises of success. He was not at all sure where he was going when he laid down his tools and turned his back on the carpenter shop—unless we can believe this, his struggle ceases to be "in all points" like our own; for each of us has to venture on Life as on to-an uncharted sea. Something inside him carried him forward—the something which has whispered to so many small town boys that there is a place for them in the world which lies beyond the hills. Next Week: Responsibilities of Success. Copyright, Bobbs-Merrill Co. Waterman Canyon Road Open Oct. 1 While the new 4.5 mile link in the fast Waterman canyon state highway is being used by motorists at the discretion of the contractor, official opening of the "boulevard" from Arrowhead Springs Junction to Camp Waterman will be about October 1. Dedication ceremonies and a celebration to include a motorcade over the road and appropriate entertainment is being planned for October 22 by the "Rim of the World" league and the San Bernardino chamber of commerce, in which state, county, city and auto club officials will participate. Gasoline Tax For August Shows Gain The state gasoline tax snowed a slight gain in August over the previous month, with $3,536,411 assessed against the gasoline companies last month. R. E. Collins, chairman of the state equalization board announces. A total of 119,071,078 gallons was taxed in August, Collins said, compared with distributions of 114,767,285 gallons in the same month in 1932. The board continued its policy adopted last month, of giving both the taxable gallonage." Collins said, plus such non-taxable sales as exports, direct sales to the federal government, resale of gasoline purchased from one company to another, upon which the tax was paid by the first company, and other similar items." 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Your money in a Bank of America savings or commercial account is actually helping to finance, not just a single community, but the vital industries of all California—agriculture, horticulture, lumber, livestock, manufacturing, oil, fisheries, shipping, wholesale and retail business, and home building. BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST & SAVINGS ASSOCIATION