anaheim-gazette 1935-05-23

SATURDAY IS POPPY DAY --- Help T THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 65th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 108 NORTH EMILY STREET ANAHEIM POST OF AMERICAN LEGION DECIDES AGAINST ARMISTICE FETE Post Is Entertained by Drum Corps And Tumblers From Grammar School Due to the fact that there will be a three day celebration of Armistice Day held at San Diego in conjunction with the closing of the Fair it was decided at the meeting held last Monday night that the local post of the American Legion to pass up any celebration here on the anniversary of the ending of the World War. Ray Smith, chairman of the Armistice Day Committee in making his report to the post stated that on a check-up it was found that most of the musical organizations throughout the southern part of the state had accepted the invitation of the San Diego people to participate in the celebration there and that he had the promise of only Santa Ana and Anaheim drum corps for the affair here. "I believe that most of the boys in those two organizations would rather go to San Diego, although they are willing to force that SPEAKER S. B. KAUFFMAN District Attorney of Orange County who will address the meeting of the League of Munielpalities in Tustin tonight. MUNI LEAGUE TO HEAR KAUFMAN The Orange County League of Mu- FACTS OF CHINA TOLD MEMBER OF 20-30 China and its apparentness at accepting the republican system of government was explained to Club at its meeting last night in the Marigold c Richard Low, Chinese, Beach was the principal. Low explained that China civilization in the world, known anatomy of man such as blood, the nervous system etc as having newspapers printed silk at the time of the py Egyptian. He stated that the old civilization caused them sciences and live in tradition. Ignorance was also given for not accepting the modernity. "Although China had printing press, she has the few papers of any country at present Chinese were the first to powder, but they did not know use it for warfare. They celebrate New Years and other- 20-30 Club Plans Observar Ray Smith, chairman of the Armistice Day Committee in making his report to the post stated that on a check-up it was found that most of the musical organizations throughout the southern part of the state had accepted the invitation of the San Diego people to participate in the celebration there and that he had the promise of only Santa Ana and Anaheim drum corps for the affair here. "I believe that most of the boys in those two organizations would rather go to San Diego, although they are willing to forgo that if we want to go ahead," said Smith. It was, however, believed inadvisable and decided to ask that Anaheim be given the privilege of entertaining the county next year and the delegates to the county council instructed to 'so report to the council. At the opening of the meeting Joe Elliott and his charges, the Anaheim Drum corps entertained with a series of numbers, many of which were announced as special arrangements by the members of the corps. This was well received by the members and Elliott was congratulated upon the work of the corps. A class of 18 tumblers from the seventh and eighth grades then entertained the Legionaires with various types of tumbling and strong man acts. This class is under the tutelage of S. E. Loosse of the grammar school faculty. It was announced that Flag Day services would be held under the joint auspices of the Elks and Legion and Commander Earl Fulfer appointed Jimmy Heffron as chairman to be assisted by Ray Van Wagner, Fred W. Smith and Fred Sidebottom as a committee to work in conjunction with a like committee from the Elks for the affair. It was announced that Archie Closson, state commander of the Legion would be the speaker for the event. Negro, Accused of Holding Up Station Asks For New Trial After being found guilty of robbing a service station attendant at the service station at Broadway and South Los Angeles street, Robert Berkley, negro, filed motion for a new trial last Friday. Berkley, identified as a man who appeared at the service station and after asking for a flashlight, put a gun in the midriff of the attendant and demanded that all cash be turned over to him. The attendant opened the register and District Attorney of Orange County who will address the meeting of the League of Muniepalities in Tustin tonight. MUNI LEAGUE TO HEAR KAUFMAN The Orange County League of Municipalities will meet tonight at Tustin at which time a varied program is planned according to an announcement made this week. While the purpose of the meeting is for the discussion of budgets. An expert on municipal administration is scheduled to address the group and answer questions. S. B. Kaufman, district attorney of Orange county will also address the group using as theme for his talk the "Cooperation in law enforcement between cities." Members of the local city council are planning to attend the affair. Former Anaheim Pioneer Passes News of the death of Mrs. J. B. Neff on Sunday at her home in San Marino came as a shock to her friends in Anaheim where she lived for many years, and was held in highest esteem by all for her many lovable traits of character. Mary R. Neff came to Anaheim as the bride of J. B. Neff thirty-five years ago and lived here with her husband on their extensive walnut grove, south of town, until a few years ago when Mr. Neff disposed of his property here and removed to Los Angeles, later building a home in San Marino. Besides her husband, Mrs. Neff leaves an only sister Mrs. J. A. Park of San Francisco. Burial services were held on Tuesday in the Little Church of the Flowers. Interment was made in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Requests Numerous For Use City Park; Picnics Planned That the City Park will be a popular gathering place for a number of organizations for summer picnics was ignored was also given a copy for not accepting the modernity. "Although China had printing press, she has the few papers of any country at present Chinese were the first to use powder, but they did not know use it for warfare. They celebrate New Years and other days, for the noise only." said Other pertinent facts regarding them gave by the speaker They are peace loving people an old proverb that no soldier soldier because he sheds another. He also stated that communication was a barrier in China. There are 10,000 miles of railroads in only roads near the seaport Transportation is so poor that cheaper to import wheat than port it from one place to China. Poverty is the greatest back in China. Of the 450 people he stated that 30 men them have never had a full meal they meet each other in they do not say good morning rather "how many mouths have feet." Another draw-back to China students coming to this college education, and learn that even for himself and see how it is and they become leaders in this country and are continually against the government and Chinese people of the city have for themselves. Japan those conditions together with wealth and possibilities that they have come in only to unprepared. China has been compelled by army although a peaceful defender her integrity. He said that China asks of the rest of is found in the words of Woodson quoted in 1917, that even should be allowed to wor kout problems in their own way. After being found guilty of robbing a service station attendant at the service station at Broadway and South Los Angeles street, Robert Berkley, negro, filed motion for a new trial last Friday. Berkley, identified as a man who appeared at the service station and after asking for a flashlight, put a gun in the midriff of the attendant and demanded that all cash be turned over to him. The attendant opened the register and the accused man is said to have gathered up the paper money and left. The police got on the man's trail and he was picked up at a shoe shining parlor in La Habra. He maintained a silent attitude with the exception that he denied his guilt. Found guilty he was to have been sentenced last Friday at which time his attorneys filed the motion. The hearing of the motion has been set for 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday, May 22). Father of Local Man Buried In San Jose Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in San Jose for Daniel F. McGraw, 78, who died at the home of his son Sidney F. McGraw on Euclid avenue, last Sunday night. Dr. McGraw came to Anaheim last November to make his home with his son following his retirement from practice of dentistry. He had been a resident of California or the past 46 years and was a native of Illinois. He was a charter member of the San Jose lodge of Elks and a member of the St. Clair Club of the Northern city. The remains were shipped north by Backs, Terry and Campbell, and interment was made in Oakhill cemetery. Surviving hesides Sidney McGraw are the widow, Mrs. Emma Louise McGraw, and another son, Cyril, at San Jose. IN LOS ANGELES Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sheridan spent Tuesday in Los Angeles, on business and pleasure. Requests Numerous For Use City Park; Picnics Planned That the City Park will be a popular gathering place for a number of organizations for summer picnics was indicated by the applications made to the City Council last Tuesday night. The employees of the Pay'n Takit will hold a breakfast at the park next Sunday morning. A committee representing the grocery employees sought and obtained permission of the council to use the barbecue pits for the purpose of preparing the food. It is stated that about 250 are expected to partake of the morning meal which will be served at 8 o'clock. D.A.R.PLANS PIONEER DAY Mother Colony of The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its Pioneer Day at the City Park on June 15, according to an announcement following an application made for the use of the park. It is expected that 150 will be in attendance at the affair. Funeral Held For Muckenthaler Lad Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for William Doyle Muckenthaler, 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Muckenthaler, 114 South Illinois street from St. Bonifice Catholic Church. William died last Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness. He was born August 15, 1931 in Anaheim and is survived by his parents and grandparents, and three brothers, Lawrence Jr., Robert and Ronald. Interment was made in Holy Sepulchre cemetery under the direction of Backs, Terry and Campbell. Visiting Days At Fremont School Set For May May 28 and 29 will be "Visitation at the Fremont school account announcement this week. Each year just before sunset, the work of the pupils and displays made for the acquainting parents and fire students with the work done out the year. A fashion show will be held days of clothing and article made by the students. Help The Disabled Veterans To Help There AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1935. ACTS OF CHINA TOLD MEMBERS OF 20-30 CLUB China and its apparent slowness at accepting the modern publican system of government was explained to the 20-30 club at its meeting last Monday night in the Marigold cafe when Richard Low, Chinese, of Long Beach was the principal speaker. How explained that China, the oldest civilization in the world, knew of the tomoy of man such as blood circula- tion, the nervous system etc., as well having newspapers printed on yellow at the time of the pyramids in Egypt. He stated that the love of the civilization caused them to drop theonces and live in traditions. Morrance was also given as a reason not accepting the modern democratic "Although China had the first printing press, she has the fewest newsers any country at present. The these were the first to have gun order, but they did not know how to lit for warfare. They used it to abate New Years and other special events." POPPY DAY NEXT SATURDAY WILL BE OBSERVED BY LEGION AUXILIARY SALE Next Saturday the people of Anaheim will be asked to contribute to a fund which makes possible many little courtesies to the man who is still fighting the war. Next Saturday will mark the day that the organizations which have taken upon themselves to see there is as little suffering as possible among the children of dead veterans as well as widows, will sell poppies. Next Saturday is Poppy Day. On that day the members of the Anaheim Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will sell the red poppies, selected as emblematic of the Fields of Flanders, where the golden poppies mystified the French people by turning from golden to red, significant of the large amount of blood spilled, according to the beliefs of the peasant farmer who worked the fields. The proceeds of these sales are to a large extent used for local charitable purposes among the families of veterans. The observance here will be part of the annual nation-wide observance of Poppy Day, during which millions of Americans will pay tribute to the memory of the war dea by wearing memorial poppies. Poppy Day activities here will be directed by a committee from the Auxiliary headed by Mrs. Margaret Boysen, chairman. Other members of the committee are Mrs. Rosella Martenet, Mrs. Edna Elliott, Mrs. Gene Martin, and Mrs. Helen Kaulbars. A large corps BUDDY POPPIES GO ON SALE HERE SATURDAY THROUGH V. F. W. The members of the Anaheim Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will lay siege to the citizens of Anaheim who might venture upon the streets here Saturday at and after six o'clock in the morning at which time the zero hour has been set for going over the top with Buddy Poppies. In announcing the sale of the Buddy Poppies, Commander Borg of the local post V.F.W. said: "There are approximately half a million disabled veterans in this country who are receiving no government assistance. Through the proceeds of the Buddy Poppy sales, we, their comrades, can serve them the humiliation of accepting public charity." "The local sale is held, as is custom- The observance here will be part of the annual nation-wide observance of Poppy Day, during which millions of Americans will pay tribute to the memory of the war dea by wearing memorial poppies. Poppy Day activities here will be directed by a committee from the Auxiliary headed by Mrs. Margaret Boysen, chairman. Other members of the committee are Mrs. Rosella Martenet, Mrs. Edna Elliott, Mrs. Gene Martin, and Mrs. Helen Kaulbars. A large corps of volunteer workers will be organized to carry out the distribution of the flowers. The poppies which will be worn here have been ordered from the Sawtelle hospital where they have been made by disabled World War veterans. The poppy making has provided employment for needy veterans through the winter and spring months, enabling them to help support themselves and families. Public response on Poppy Day will determine how soon and how extensively this work can be re-opened. T. L. McFADDEN ROTARY SPEAKER Thomas McFadden, local attorney was the speaker at the meeting of the Rotary club last Monday noon at which time he stated that the government of the United States was the best possible arrangement of government because the Constitution was such that it could be amended from time to time to fit conditions. Speaking of the Constitution, he said: "It is the one document under which the rights of every person are protected," he declared, "and while allowing free speech to all, which provision is taken advantage of to the most complete degree by the communist, it protects every individual from having his rights encroached upon by others." Mr. McFadden's thoughts were supported and enlarged upon by the Rev. Thomas H. Walker as chairman of the program. Past Masters' Night Held Masonic Lodge With Past Masters A. B. Cross, E. R. Deering, Arthur Shipkey, Hugo Schulz, William Kohlenberger, Darrell D. Webb, Thomas Lumsdon, William Webb, George Jackson, P. H. Krick, and C. E. Holcomb in attendance the hour has been set for going over the top with Buddy Poppies. In announcing the sale of the Buddy Poppies, Commander Borg of the local post V.F.W. said: "There are approximately half a million disabled veterans in this country who are receiving no government assistance. Through the proceeds of the Buddy Poppy sales, we, their comrades, can serve them the humiliation of accepting public charity." "The local sale is held, as is customary, in conjunction with the approach of Memorial Day. Similarly, approximately 3,000 V. F. W. Posts throughout the United States are sponsoring Buddy Poppy sales this month. The activity is the organization's principal means of obtaining funds for its welfare and relief work. One cent from the sale of each Buddy Poppy goes to the V. F. W. National Home, Eaton Rapids, Mich., where the orphans of their dead comrades are cared for by the V. F. W., and five cents is sent to the disabled veteran who made the poppy. The remainder of the funds secured are devoted entirely to relief work among the sick, disabled and needy veterans and their dependents." Anaheim Girl Honored At Occidental College Miss Marian F. Blewitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Blewitt, 319 South Colton, was awarded a junior honor scholarship this week at Occidental College. Miss Blewitt, a senior at Fullerton Junior College, has earned an enviable record as a student leader. She has been a member of the Girl Reserves, International Relations Club, YWCA, and other civic organizations. To earn such an honor a student must maintain practically a straight 'A' record in scholastic achievement, must show outstanding student leadership ability, must have a good character record, and must demonstrate a satisfactory personality. Miss Blewitt was among a group of eight who were so fortunate to win a scholarship which gives to the recipient, in this case, $125 for the year. Over fifteen outstanding junior college students competed for the scholarships. Most of the awards were confined to California junior colleges although one student from Utah also won a scholarship. The application closed last week. When Miss Blewitt goes to Occidental College next fall she will go to an institution possessing ten major buildings Past Masters’ Night Held Masonic Lodge With Past Masters A. B. Cross, E. R. Deering, Arthur Shipkey, Hugo Schulz, William Kohlenberger, Darrell D. Webb, Thomas Lumsdon, William Webb, George Jackson, P. H. Krick, and C. E. Holcomb in attendance the past masters’ night was held by Anaheim Lodge of Masons last Friday night. The meeting was preceded by a dinner, following which ritualistic work was put on by the past masters. About 100 were in attendance with A. P. M. Brown acting as host for the lodge officers. Revolution Daughters Elected Officers Fri. The Daughters of the American Revolution held a meeting last Friday night at which time the principal business transacted was election of officers. Mrs. Harry Burden was named regent; Mrs. David Toms, vice-regent; Mrs. Victor Loly, recording secretary; Miss Grace Bailey, corresponding secretary; Miss Nellie Seitz, treasurer; Mrs. Ernest Borchert, registrar; Mrs. Percy Rust, historian; Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, chaplain and Mrs. Toms and Mrs. W. M. Chambers, directors. Annual reports of the various committee chairmen concluded the business of the day. “Patriotism of Youth” was the subject of the address given by Mrs. Stelle Gray, past department president of the W. R. C. At the close of the program Mrs. Victor Loly, retiring regent, was presented with a basket of flowers and Mrs. Burden was given a corsage of Talisman roses. A colorful basket of spring flowers appointed the tea table on which was placed a large cake bearing the D. A. R. Insignia. Hostesses included Mrs. Chester Danly, Mrs. Lee C. Deming and Mrs. Percy Rust. County Fireman To Meet at Brea May 29 The annual meeting of the Orange County Firemen’s association will meet at Brea Wednesday, May 29, according to an announcement of William J. Caldwell. The original plans were to hold the meeting at Midway City on Tuesday, May 28. In addition to election of officers for the coming year, a number of important matters affecting legislation will be taken up at the meeting. Caldwell explained. Penney Store Heads In L. A. Convention E. M. Keath, manager of the J. C. Penny store in Anaheim returned late Wednesday night from a three-day convention of the Penny Company store managers in Los Angeles. Keath reports that the general consensus of opinion among the men at the convention that conditions were greatly improved over a year ago. Plans All Everyday Barbecue at which lodge and Antlered Park, near The bay and contine Help Themselves --- BUY A POPPY ZETTE NUMBER 34 WILL BE BY SALE d to contriies to the will mark the themselves to children of PIES E RDAY F. W. Anaheim Post ign Wars will of Anaheim on the streets ter six o'clock time the zero oiling over the of the Buddy g of the local ately half a in this country government the proceeds of we, their comne humillation ag is custom- CALLED MRS. L. W. BACKS, AN EARLY PIONEER PASSES AWAY AT HOME HERE WED. Was The Oldest Living Member Of Original Fifty Families of Anaheim Colony Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning for the late Mrs. Louisa Werder Backs who passed away at her home, 225 North Claudina street early Wednesday morning. The Rosary will be said Friday night at 8:15 and a High Mass will be sung Saturday morning in St. Boniface Church. Interment will be made in the family plot in Calvary Cemetery. Pall bearers for Mrs. Backs will be L. A. Lewis William Wallop, Elmer Bruce, F. A. Yungbluth, Ed. Backs and Louis Benner. Mrs. Backs was the oldest living child of the original fifty families that settled the area that was to become the city of Anaheim. Her father Herman L. Werder and mother who was Johanna Elise Brett were married in Germany in 1849. Shortly after the wedding they came to the United States and LIONS HEAR OF GEODETIC WORK Anaheim Lions, last Friday had as a speaker, Lieut. H. J. Healy of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Lieut. Healy spoke on his work in surveying the coastline and ocean beds and constructing maps. He said that earthquakes have no influence on the ocean beds, as popularly believed. A veteran in this work himself, the speaker told of the advancement made since 1900. The speaker was introduced by Vic LaMont, program chairman of the day. Plans were made for a joint "ladies' night" and installation meeting, to be held the evening of June 6th with a dinner preceding installation ceremonies. Luther Mack, governor-elect of District 4, will be present to install officers. Herb Eldred will be the new president. A number of members signified their intention of attending the County Council meeting at Larma Beach Monday night when the elimination contest on the theme "Will Lionism Endure?" will be held. Miss Martha Adams, William Grafton Are Married Saturday Uniting two of the prominent families in Anaheim was the marriage ceremony performed last Saturday afternoon at St. Michael's Episcopal Church when Miss Martha Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, became the bride of William Grafton, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Grafton. Following the ceremony at which Rev. D. Howard Dow officiated, a reception was held at the Adams home 515 North Clementine at which the relatives of the newlyweds attended. The bride wore a white taffeta faille gown, reaching to the floor and fashioned with long tight sleeves and a net yoke. She wore a short veil caught to her hair by a halo. Bride's roses and lilies of the valley comprised her interment will be made in the family plot in Calvary Cemetery. Pall bearers for Mrs. Backs will be L. A. Lewis William Wallop, Elmer Bruce, F. A. Yungbluth, Ed. Backs and Louis Benner. Mrs. Backs was the oldest living child of the original fifty families that settled the area that was to become the city of Anaheim. Her father Herman L. Werder and mother who was Johanna Elise Brett were married in Germany in 1849. Shortly after the wedding they came to the United States and settled in San Francisco, where Mrs. Backs was born June 26, 1857, the year that Anaheim, was founded. Her parents did not come to Anaheim, however, until two years later where they established their home on the acreage drawn in the division which was at South Citron and West South street. On the site her parents built a winery, one of the first in the southland. In 1875 Louisa Werder was married to Ferdinand A. Backs, which union was to establish a well known and popular family. Mrs. Backs, an active worker in social and civic affairs of the early days continued this activity up until shortly before she died. Mr. Backs passed away some years ago. Four surviving children are Fred A. Backs, Jr., Mrs. Emim, Jackson and Miss Frances Backs, all of Anaheim, and Mrs. Emille Walbridge of Santa Ana. Her sister is Mrs. Mathilde Neihaus of Berkeley. The 11 grandchildren are Lawrence Walbridge of Pasadena, Catherine W. and Virginia W. Walbridge of Santa Ana, Evelyn Sloan of Los Angeles, Louise Mae Jackson of Lombard, Ill., and James Charles and Warren Jackson, Florence, Vern and Evan Backs, all of Anaheim. Fifteen Candidates Initiated Into Elks Lodge Meet Wed. As a mark of appreciation for the good work done by Exalted Ruler Kraemer, who presided at his last meeting in the office of Exalted Ruler of the local lodge, 150 members of the organization, which is the largest class of initiates for a long time. A committee composed of Levitt Ford., chairman, William Bieleveldt, Louis Jacobsen, Jack Millings and Lodge Meet Wed. As a mark of appreciation for the good work done by Exalted Ruler Kraemer, who presided at his last meeting in the office of Exalted Ruler of the local lodge, 150 members of the organization, which is the largest class of initiates for a long time. A committee composed of Levitt Ford, chairman, William Bieleveldt, Louis Jacobsen, Jack Millings and George Henry, will join with an American Legion committee in arranging for the observance of Fag Day, June 14. The affair will be held in the park and the principal speaker will be Archie Closson, state commander of the American Legion. Following the meeting the members of the lodge were joined by their families and friends for an entertainment and social hour. Some vaudeville artists from Los Angeles provided the entertainment and the evening was closed with dancing and cards. Anaheim Student Is Honored at U. S. C. Coalson Morris, 1362 E. Santa Ana, Anaheim, was among 31 students at the University of Southern California recently selected for membership in the Trojan Squires, sophomore men's service organization. Following an interview by the cabinet of the Trojan Knights, junior and senior service honorary, the new members were chosen on a basis of outstanding work during their freshman year, coupled with scholarship and promise of future development. Morris is enrolled in the College of Engineering at S.C., and is a member of Phi Kappa Psi, national social fraternity. Plans for Elks' Picnic All Set for Next Sun. Everything is all set for the Elks' Barbecue and stag picnic next Sunday at which time the members of the local lodge and visiting members of the Antlered Herd will gather at Shell Park, near Brea for the annual event. The barbecue will start at about noon and continue throughout the afternoon and evening.