anaheim-gazette 1935-07-25

THE GAZETTE Is Now In Its 65th Year OLDEST PAPER IN THE COUNTY 259 EAST CENTER STREET VOL. LXV BAPTIST CHURCH SOCIETIES OPEN CONVENTION ON WEDNESDAY NITE Four Hundred Delegates Here To Participate In Work of Conclave Wednesday evening saw the opening session of the state convention of the Baptist Young Peoples' Union and Sunday School Workers Union of the German Baptist Church now in progress here. The Rev. O. R. Schroeder, pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church is the official host and welcomed approximately 400 delegates to the convention. The opening service last night was held at the church, corner of Broadway and Lemon at 7:30. It included the welcoming addresses by Herbert Stabbert, B. Y. P. U. president and Walter Schroeder, Sunday school superintendent. Henry Schmierer gave the response. Dr. Lewis Kaiser of Rochester, N.Y., who is the honored guest OUR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS BY HENRY KUCHER. The Gazette was established in 1870 in a building on North Los Angeles street, corner of Chartres, but this was an out of the way place and the office was moved to the site of the Mullinix building on East Center. This building still stands on East Chartres and is used as a Mexican rooming house. It is known as "Buzzards Roost." The building is quite teetery. The next location was in a building just north of the old Town Hall on South Los Angeles street, later known as Miller's Hall. The building was unsafe and the office was moved to another on North Los Angeles, corner of Chartres, owned by my mother. This in 1876 was entirely destroyed by fire. It took flame from a fire enveloping two other buildings on the north of it. Melrose left the next day for San Francisco to buy a new office and this was unpacked in a brick building on North Los Angeles. It was next moved to a building erected and owned by Postmaster Melrose on Center street. He occupied the building for the postoffice in front and the Gazette office was conveniently placed behind. It was in this location when I bought it in 1887. Joseph Helmsen purchased the building from Melrose and it is now known as the Helmsen building. Feeling that we needed the facilities for an advancing office we decided to move to the opera house on East Center street where there was an abundance of room. Later the office was moved into the Bushard building when the opera house was torn down. Here it remained for several years until we moved into the office on North Emily street. From this point we moved into the fine office we now occupy. The opening service last night was held at the church, corner of Broadway and Lemon at 7:30. It included the welcoming addresses by Herbert Stabert, B. Y. P. U. president and Walter Schroeder, Sunday school superintendent. Henry Schmierer gave the response. Dr. Lewis Kaiser of Rochester, N. Y., who is the honored guest and main speaker of the convention, gave the keynote address, "The King's Service", on Wednesday evening. The Bethel church choir sang. Today featured talks in the morning by representatives of the Lodi, Wasco and two Los Angeles church societies, on the theme of service. Recreation was scheduled for Anaheim city park this afternoon with Dr. Kaiser speaking this evening. Various pastors have been asked to speak on Sunday school work at the meeting Friday morning. Recreation will be held at Orange County park that afternoon, and in the evening a song service will be held. Saturday will begin with a hilltop sunrise service on Fullerton hill at 6 a.m. Following sermons by two of the visiting pastors in the morning, election of officers will be held. The afternoon will be spent in recreation and no evening service has been planned. Sunday will feature talks by Dr. Kaiser in the regular services at the Bethel Baptist church. Officers will be installed during a program in the afternoon. "Arson Fires" Are Discussed by Fire Chiefs at Meeting A discussion of "Arson Fires" was held at a meeting of the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association held at Fullerton last Thursday night when a lecture by R. L. Dunlap, former chief of Lynwood, appeared as speaker of the evening. The lecture was augmented by illustrations. He brought materials showing how to glean evidence behind. It was in this location when I bought it in 1887. Joseph Helmsen purchased the building from Melrose and it is now known as the Helmsen building. Feeling that we needed the facilities for an advancing office we decided to move to the opera house on East Center street where there was an abundance of room. Later the office was moved into the Bushard building when the opera house was torn down. Here it remained for several years until we moved into the office on North Emily street. From this point we moved into the fine office we now occupy. PATHFINDER Recalls Old Days REMINISCES As we turn back the pages of time we vividly recall the time in October, 1870, when the Anaheim Gazette made its first appearance as a weekly newspaper. During the days of long ago and those years of happy memory the Gazette always stood up for principles that were right and for the best interests of the community. And looking into the future those same principles will always be the watchwords of this newspaper. From its first issue the Gazette has been published uninterrupted ever since. For a short time in the early 80's the paper appeared as a daily. The Gazette has the proud distinction of being the oldest paper in Southern California, save and excepting, the San Diego Union which was founded a few months previous. Anaheim in those early days was a hustling colony composed of fifty pioneers and their families. Southern California was a wilderness, used as ranges for cattle and sheep. Los Angeles and San Diego were small pueblos. Wilmington was the port of entry from the sea, and San Bernardino was a small Mormon colony. Time has worked wonders here and Orange county is destined to be one of the best and wealthiest counties in the state. In spite of the party in power or the president, inflation is bound to come, and in view of this, those who are interested in expanding their resources should invest, Howard Irwin declared at a meeting of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce Tuesday noon. Irwin said all signs that precede great periods of inflation are in evidence and the way for people to take advantage of this period is to place money in tangibles. He said he anticipates many buildings to be started soon. In speaking of Placentia, he advised that the city take advantage of present conditions to build up community interest, and to establish a city park. Harry Easton presided. Plans were laid to have the legislative matters that are to be presented to the people by ballot, discussed at a meeting a week from Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Cline will discuss the issue of bond issue for enlarging the state institutes. Frank Rospaw is to discuss the issuance of state tax anticipation notes up to 50 per cent of the amount anticipated and Louis Jacobsen will discuss the bill that would authorize the state director of finance to contract water for state institutions. Harold Lang will talk July 30 on "The History of Pest Control and the Present Situation in Orange County." A discussion of "Arson Fires" was held at a meeting of the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association held at Fullerton last Thursday night when a lecture by R. L. Dunlap, former chief of Lynwood, appeared as speaker of the evening. The lecture was augmented by illustrations. He brought materials showing how to glean evidence of arson after a fire, and showed the various ways that fires are set, and how to know those ways by the way they burn. In addition, he showed slides of buildings that had been set fire and told of instances where arson had been discovered and how clues led to discovery of the "firebug." He said water often destroys evidence. Virtually the entire county was represented by the chiefs of departments who were the guests of Chief Roy L. Davis of Fullerton. The meeting was held in Hughes Cafe. The next meeting of the group will be held in Newport on August 15. Excellent Concert By Band Thursday The band concert held in the Anaheim City Park last Thursday night proved to be a very well enjoyed event for music lovers. The concert included two stirring march numbers, three instrumental solos, and other band pieces. This is the first appearance of the band in concert at Anaheim and arrangements have been made to bring it back for at least one more program before the summer is over. PLAN TO ESTABLISH NEW PARK Merchants and City Dads Confer Friday NORTH END WOULD BE IMPROVED A meeting was called last Friday afternoon at which time members of the Chamber of Commerce, business men and members of the City Council gathered for the purpose of discussing the advisability of trading the city's orange grove for the property forming the triangle at Palm and Los Angeles street, which in turn, according to the plan would be made into another city park. The property to be acquired, if the trade is made, is that which has in the past been used for the orange show and, it is understood the owners of the property are willing to consummate a trade. Councilman Leo Sheridan presided at the meeting and stated the 30-acre grove now belonging to the city had during the past six years grossed the city slightly more than $43,000 while the expenses connected with it were $25,900, leaving approximately $17,000 net for the six year period. Some years, he stated, no profits were shown. The old orange show property, it was brought out, is situated at the north entrance of the city where much criticism has developed because of the unsightly conditions. Some of the business men attending expressed the view that adequate parking would tend to bring improvement of private property in the vicinity. Some suggested that the property could be developed gradually to provide a restful park for residents of the extreme north end of the city. Sheridan emphasizes that demands for picnic facilities at the present park have outgrown equipment, and that no way has been found to extend that part of the park plant without taking the baseball park. Suggestion has been made, he said, to move the baseball diamond to the orange show grounds, possibly expanding it into a hard ball diamond. Councilmen present emphasize that they have made no deal, and that they will make none unless they find public sentiment in fact. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1935 LOCATIONS 70 in a building on Chartres, but this office was moved on East Center. Chartres and is used known as "Buzzards." Just north of the street, later known unsafe and the office Los Angeles, corner This in 1876 was flame from a fire the north of it. Francisco to buy a brick building on moved to a building Melrose on Center for the postoffice in conveniently placed bought it in 1887. Ding from Melrose building. CO. SUPERVISORS ACCEPT BID TO DEDICATION SET NEXT SATURDAY Will Attend Dinner At Yorba Linda Following Ceremonies Members of the board of supervisors have accepted an invitation from George Kelogg, secretary of the Imperial Highway association. To attend and take part in dedication ceremonies next Saturday at the Sulphur Slide cut-off in Santa Ana canyon and to attend a dinner meeting in Yorba Linda Saturday night. The dedication ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday for the new improvement in Santa Ana canyon which follows the river around the old Sulphur Slide. The elimination of the steep grade and the shortening of the highway about three-quarters of a mile has resulted in a time and money saver for the motoring public, Kellogg said in a communicated service were held in Huntington Beach last Saturday afternoon for Earl Easterly, 19, football star of the Huntington Beach high school team and a Muni League Meets at Beach Tonight The next meeting of the Orange County League of Municipalities will be held at Newport Beach tonight (Thursday), starting at 6:30 p.m., when members and guests will be given a boat ride on the bay from The Arches to Balbec. Several state legislators will be present for the meeting and members of the board of equalization have been invited to speak on the new assessment setup in the state, the council was informed. Several members of the Anaheim council are expected to attend. B.P.W. CLUB HOLDS MEET IN CITY PA The Business and Professionals Club held its last Thursday night in the Park at which time the marathon of a pot-luck supper. Following the supper a session was opened with Ethel Nesmith, second vice president, presiding in the absence Mrs. Mabel Dixon, president. After a short business session was turned over Florence Davis who called off members to read an important account of some outstreet women in the United States. Among these women discussed: Dr. Josephine Riche, Dr. Lillian Moller Gilbreth, maker; Cora Wilson S mountainer; Melvina Ho sculptor. Ethel Mercereau, a partner large brokerage firm; the woman known holding such art. Katherin F. Lenroot, chief of the U. S. Children's reau. Mary Emma Woolley, pro of Holyoke College. ION Bound Home Speaker Tells Placentia of the party in power or event, inflation is bound to lead in view of this, those interested in expanding resources should invest, Erwin declared at a meeting Placentia Chamber of Tuesday noon. All signs that precedeods of inflation are in and the way for people advantage of this per-place money in tangibles anticipates many build-started soon. King of Placentia, he ad-d the city take advantage conditions to build up interest, and to estab-lay park. Easton presided. Plans to have the legislative that are to be presented people by ballot, discussed a week from Tuesday. Nellie Cline will dis-tissue of bond issue for the state institutioins, spaw is to discuss the of state tax anticipation to 50 per cent of the anticipated and Louis will discuss the bill that chlorize the state director be contract water for institutions. Lang will talk July 30, History of Pest Control Present Situation in Or-nty." FOOTBALL STAR VICTIM MOTOR ACCIDENT Funeral services were held in Huntington Beach last Saturday afternoon for Earl Easterly, 19, football star of the Huntington Beach high school team and a graduate of the school last year. Easterly died as a result of a fractured skull received when the motor cycle he was riding through Arizona skidded, hit soft shoulder and threw him against the woodwork on a bridge. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Easterly of Huntington Beach, and was well known among Anaheim high school students of last year. 20-30 Club Hears ‘Dry Ice’ Lecture The methods of manufacture of the new “dry ice” were explained to the members of the 20-30 Club when they met in regular weekly session last Monday evening at the Marigold Cafe. The speaker of the evening was Ben Rantepohler of the Gre-Mor Corporation Los Angeles, who had illustrations to accentuate his explanations of the product. It was announced at the meeting that a dance would be held in the K. P. Hall here on August 10. Tickets for the affair were distributed to the members who will endeavor to dispose of them. The proceeds of the dance will be used to defray the expenses of the local delegates to the 20-30 convention to be held in Klamath Falls the latter part of August. Leonard Evans Now Reported Improved Leonard Evans, Anaheim attorney, who some time ago suffered a stroke of paralysis is reported to have improved greatly during the past week by the attending doctors. Evans was striken as he left his office and for a while his condition was very grave. However, his many friends are greatly re- Fewer Calls Made On Welfare D According to the annual report of Mrs. Mona Price, whi-charge of the city welfare o-ment 2470 calls were found-sary as compared with 620 for the same period last year. Only 269 families sought-compared with 313 last years. Mrs. Price stated shows a healthier financial condition city. The families represented people with $2.40 the amount spent by Mrs. Pr-each family, or a total of $f for the year. In addition to her daily Mrs. Christmas baskets to 21 An families and 12 Mexican fa-as well as she supple-n with meat and flour she made up by other organiza-tions. Woman Loses $3 As Purse St Mrs. H. L. Horwitz reports local police Saturday that a which she left near a room of a local department had been stolen. She sta-purse contained $31. NEW PARK Confer Friday BE IMPROVED at which time members and members of the City passing the advisability oferty forming the triangle park, according to the plan is made, is that which improvement of private in the vicinity. suggested that the properbe developed gradually be a restful park for resixthe extreme north end of Sheridan emphasized hands for picnic facilities present park have outgrown it, and that no way has tend to extend that part of the plant without taking the park. Suggestion has made, he said, to move the diamond to the orange bounds, possibly expanding the hard ball diamond. children present emphasized they have made no deal, and will make none unless public sentiment in fa-continued on page 6) Robert Lusk and Lorea Ryan, passengers with Swatzell, have filed suit against Kubias for $20,330 and $20,452 damages, respectively. Lions' Club Sees Mexican Pictures With their president, Herb Eldred in Mexico City attending the convention of Lions' Clubs, the members of the Anaheim club enjoyed pictures taken of the Rotary club in the same city during its convention when they met last Friday. C. H. Robinson of Orange, was the speaker at the meeting, and presented the pictures. The pictures showed the convention delegates entrained at Pullman City, a city of railroad cars including all the necessary shops, used as headquarters during both conventions. His trips to the silver mines and the catacombs were shown by Mr. Robinson, who brought with him various hand made articles. Mexican games and customs were shown and bull-fighting scenes interested the audience. Don Sandilianos was program chairman and Cliff Lamb presided. Roy G. Helsing and Dixon Tubbs were visitors. Bill Payne reported on the trip over the past week end when Lions were guests at the Kiwanis lodge at Idyllwild. BREA LIONS VOTE CONFIDENCE, BOARD At last Thursday's meeting of the Brea Lions' club a vote of confidence was given the union high and elementary school boards following talks by W. W. Hay and J. Howard Robinson. Leonard Evans Now Reported Improved Leonard Evans, Anaheim attorney, who some time ago suffered a stroke of paralysis is reported to have improved greatly during the past week by the attending doctors! Evans was striken as he left his office and for a while his condition was very grave. However, his many friends are greatly relieved to hear of his marked improvement. Standard Oil Men Here Enjoy Fair The Anaheim employees of the Standard Oil Company are still telling of the wonderful trip they had to the fair at San Diego last Saturday. The local men joined with some 1300 at Santa Ana where special trains on the Santa Fe carried them to the southern city. FRUIT IS STOLEN AT RANCH HERE Ninety boxes of Oranges, valued at $60 were stolen from the Pannler estate, Anaheim Route No. 4, sometime Monday night according to a report filed with the sheriff Tuesday by Donald Pannler. The oranges had been picked and boxed Monday and 200 boxes were left in the field that night, officers said. Ninety were emptied, the fruit being placed in sacks and carried away. The robbery was discovered at 6 a.m. Tuesday when the workers returned to the field. Woman Loses $3 As Purse St Mrs. H. L. Horwitz reports local police Saturday that which she left near a room of a local department had been stolen. She stall purse contained $31. CITY COUNCIL J. E. Hamlyn, A PLAN CONST J. E. Hamlyn and A rest rooms and glass park when the council session. Both are local contract bidder. Each of the three which were awarded separate the lowest bidder in each The rest rooms will be coed by Mr. Hamlyn at a $1445.43. Mr. Vary was successful in the glass house bidting to build the structure f Other bids made include rooms, $1623 by A. C. V. $1597 by S. W. Mosburg glass house, $788.71 by Hamlyn and $840 by M. burger. The city council heard port of the finance committee the effect that $8524.25 h drawn on the city treasuring the past two weeks, which was for meter depending the balance from the general request was granted P. W. CLUB HOLDS MEET IN CITY PARK The Business and Professional Women's Club held its meeting Thursday night in the City at which time the members took of a pot-luck supper. Following the supper a business session was opened with Mrs. Hel Nesmith, second vice president, presiding in the absence of S. Mabel Dixon, president. After a short business session, a meeting was turned over torence Davis who called on var- members to read an interest- account of some outstanding men in the United States? Among these women discussed here: Dr. Josephine Riche, miner; Lillian Moller Gilbreth, home-ker; Cora Wilson Stewart, antaincer; Melvina Hoffman, alptor. Hel Mercereau, a partner in a brokerage firm; the only man known holding such a pos- nion. Katherin F. Lenroot, the new ef of the U. S. Children's Bu- ua. Mary Emma Woolley, president Holyoke College. WHO???? Is Our Oldest Subscriber? Many of the "Oldtimers" have called at our office this week and told of the num- ber of years they have consistently subscribed for the Gazette. We now are anxious to find out just who is on the list that has taken the paper the longest. If you have taken the Gazette for a long period of time won't you kindly drop us a note or come in and tell us how long you have taken it? Kiwanians Hear S. A. Physicians 1) Talks on Sterilization for the feeble-minded were made by three Santa Ana physicians at Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis club. Dr. Milo K. Tedstrom, Dr. H. G. Huffman and Dr. M. Mabee were the speakers. Dr. Mabee spoke on the history of the problem, telling of the soft life being led today in contrast. ANOTHER GROUP OF SCOUTS LEAVE ANAHEIM MON. FOR CAMP ROKILI Second Contingent Made Up Of Local Members Sent By Merchants The second contingent of Bov Scouts to be sent to Camp Rokili through the courtesy of Anaheim merchants, who have contributed for a summer vacation for approximately 50 boys, left Monday morning to remain at camp for one week. The group includes Evan Johnson, Jack Warton, Bird Cross, Leslie Burgess, Marvin TerBest, John Minogue, Eddie Armstrong, Bob Bowler, Duane Miller, Douglas Allen, Junior Perkins, John Jaggers, Russell Chamberlain, Everett Davis and Jess Davis, Jr. all of Troop 71. From Troop 70 Billy Llewellyn and Stan Russell attended and from Troop 75, Bud and David Carlin, Warren Priddy, Merle Taylor, Myron Taylor, DeOle Briddy, Gordon Markov Edmund Newer Calls Made On Welfare Dept. According to the annual report Mrs. Mona Price, who has large of the city welfare department 2470 calls were found necessary as compared with 6201 calls in the same period last year. Only 269 families sought aid as compared with 313 last year, which Price stated shows a much healthier financial condition in the families represented 1126 people with $2.40 the average amount spent by Mrs. Price on each family, or a total of $718.08 per year. In addition to her daily work, Ms. Price packed and shipped Christmas baskets to 21 American families and 12 Mexican families, well as she supplementing fish meat and flour the baskets up by other organizations. Woman Loses $31 As Purse Stolen Mrs. H. L. Horwitz reported to local police Saturday that a purse which she left near a dressing room of a local department store had been stolen. She stated the purse contained $31. Talks on Sterilization for the feeble-minded were made by three Santa Ana physicians at Tuesday's meeting of the Kiwanis club. Dr. Milo K. Tedstrom, Dr. H. G. Huffman and Dr. M. Mabee were the speakers. Dr. Mabee spoke on the history of the problem, telling of the soft life being led today in contrast with the hardy life of the early settlers, and questioning the effect it is having upon human beings. The problem of the feeble-minded at present was discussed by Dr. Tedstrom, who pointed out that ten million people are now on the relief rolls and that 80 percent of these people are not fit to bear children. The solution to the problem — sterilization, was discussed by the third physician. Dr. Huffman told of the legal background of the subject and its importance in the eyes of medicine. Arthur Porter, a member of the club, gave his autobiography. Dr. John Woods was welcomed back as a member, Frank Gibbs was chairman of the day. The Kiwanians made plans for a weekend trip to their Idyllwild cabin over the Labor Day weekend. The group gave its unanimous though informal support to the plan proposed by council members and chamber of commerce directors that the city purchase 20 acres of land north of town for additional park purposes. Man Here Injured In Freak Accident Rudolph Meger, 55, a rancher was seriously hurt last Friday when he was the victim of a freak accident which nearly took his life. Meger was putting air in a tire when the tire blew up resulting in his receiving a broken jaw, an injury to the right eye in which he will lose the sight and a fractured head. Reports from the Sanitarium where he was taken indicate that he is greatly improved and the doctors now believe he will recover. Observing the birthday of its retiring president as well as honoring six grand officers the Grace Parlor of Native Daughters of the Golden West held its meeting at Placentia last Thursday night with a large turnout of members of the order. The retiring president, Mrs. Mathilda Eneld was honored at the Round Table clubhouse, where she received the congratulations of the members of her birthday. The Grand officers were in attendance at a meeting held at Marie Tea Room. Honor guests at dinner, who were introduced by Mrs. Enfield, were Hazel Hanson, Glendale, and Nellie Cline, Placentia, grand trustees, Mary Norenberg, Los Angeles, grand outside sentinel, Helen Anderson, Grace parlor, supervising district deputy of Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, Mrs. Leonora Fisher of Long Beach, district deputy serving last year and Erna Watts, Fullerton, recently appointed district deputy' to Los Angeles parlor. These guests responded to the greetings at the dinner meeting. Tables were appointed in flowers, arranged by Mrs. Helen Anderson and Mrs. C. E. Haiber. Mrs. Enfield was presented a handkerchief shower and many other presents at the birthday party. Others whose birthdays are in July, were included as guests in serving birthday cakes; along with Mrs. Enfield were Mrs. An- Woman Loses $31 As Purse Stolen Mrs. H. L. Horwitz reported to local police Saturday that a purse which she left near a dressing room of a local department store had been stolen. She stated the purse contained $31. Meger was putting air in a tire when the tire blew up resulting in his receiving a broken jaw, an injury to the right eye in which he will lose the sight and a fractured head. Reports from the Sanitarium where he was taken indicate that he is greatly improved and the doctors now believe he will recover. CITY COUNCIL LETS CONTRACTS J. E. Hamlyn, A. C. Vary, Lucky Bidders PLAN CONSTRUCT REST ROOMS J. E. Hamlyn and A. C. Vary were awarded contracts on the rest rooms and glass house to be constructed in the city park when the council met last Monday night in regular session. Both are local contractors as is S. W. Mosburger, the third bidder. Each of the three bid on which were awarded separately to the lowest bidder in each case, the rest rooms will be constructed by Mr. Hamlyn at a cost of 445.43. Mr. Vary was successful in the glass house bid, offering to build the structure for $697. Other bids made included: rest rooms, $1623 by A. C. Vary and 597 by S. W. Mosburger; and glass house, $788.71 by J. E. Hamlyn and $840 by Mr. Mosburger. The city council heard the report of the finance commission to the effect that $8524.25 had been dawn on the city treasury during the past two weeks, $1.66 of which was for meter deposit and the balance from the general fund. A request was granted the Po-mona city council that the body hang signs across the streets advertising the Los Angeles county fair Sept. 13 to 30th. A letter of appreciation was read from the I.O.O.F. in response to a recent appropriation of money from the city for the coming state I.O.O.F. convention to be held in Anaheim. Two requests were made from the floor, both of which were taken under advisement. One consisted of a request for room in the city hall to hold a meeting of growers with the purpose of organizing the United Fruit Growers Protective service, and the other was a request for exemption from the city tax for operating a public dance hall, which was asked of the council by the De Molays. Start Third Period Swim Classes Here Last Monday saw the beginning of the third series of swimming classes at the plunge in Anaheim City park under the instruction of Mrs. Marion Clark, under the auspices of the recreational activities for the city. This period includes classes for beginners, swimmers, and life-saving students. The first period took in beginners only. The class for children of seven and under will necessarily be limited to 15 pupils this time. Mrs. Clark says. The classes for older children are open to as many as the plunge can conveniently take.