anaheim-gazette 1936-05-28

MEMORIA Smitty Says: Well after a couple years rest... here's the pest again... been kinda saving up some things and o, boy, do I know some... One funny thing... Bill Webb can't understand why anyone should call his brother "Cob," cause no one has ever called him "Spider"... well, you guess... Went to church last Sunday with the gang... Earl Fulfer and I went to lend color to the other legion men... kinda show 'em what to do... Found Pete Wisser occupying a front seat... or maybe it was an aisle seat... Addis Ababa Lane (also of the VFW) even took the splints off his arm to make a good appearance. BOND ISSUE FOR FIXING SCHOOLS TO BE VOTED ON AGAIN JUNE 9TH Ernie Dubois, Merchant Assn. Head, Taking Campaign Charge Definite plans have been made for a campaign of education which will bring to the people of the city the absolute necessity for repairing of the local grammar schools, according to Ernie Dubois who is handling the work for the school bond election which has been called for June 9th. W. R. C. Plans Bouquets for Soldier Graves The Women's Relief Corps is planning to make floral pieces for the soldiers graves here for the Memorial Day exercises and decorations, according to an announcement issued Tuesday. The ladies are quite anxious to get as many flowers for the bouquets as possible and they have asked that word be given that all who have flowers they can give to take them to Mrs. Nina Law chaplain of the organization, at 120 North Palm street where the bouquets will be made up during Friday afternoon. It is urged that Went to church last Sunday with the gang ... Earl Fulfer and I went to lend color to the other legion men ... kinda show 'em what to do ... Found Pete Wisser occupying a front seat ... or maybe it was an aisle seat ... Addis Ababa Lane (also of the VFW) even took the splints off his arm to make a good appearance ... but I noticed that when the collection plate was passed the ushers all watched the gang ... but then you can't blame 'em ... the gang might have thought "the YMCA was open" again. There's a lady in town that publicly stated she knew Tom McFadden "when he was just a cute baby" ... naturally Tom blushingly denies it. Gosh, I'd like to tell what I know about Ray Smith ... but as long as everybody in town knows I'll just keep it a secret. Went to the fair in San Diego last Sunday ... m-m-m-m heard Den Bernie and knew it was him cause he mentioned Winchell ... seems like someday we will hear a program wherein one or the other of these hams will forget the other. There is quite a bit to see at the fair that is interesting ... yet. Sally is still wondering who sent the insurance men after him ... I swear it wasn't me ... that is what he gets for tipping off his friends on what he is doing. And Jack says now his name's not Aloyuisius ... it is just plain Augustus ... he claims he was named after Caesar ... (yeah I think maybe quite a number of years). Leo Sheridan, a follower of international affairs cracked out with this one this week ... "huh, Mussolini thinks he's starting something new with his new Roman Empire ... he might check up on this country and he'll find that we've had a roamin empire here for years ... (must be Leo has been checking up on the jungles that are not in Ethipoia). Head, Taking Campaign Charge Definite plans have been made for a campaign of education which will bring to the people of the city the absolute necessity for repairing of the local grammar schools, according to Ernie Dubois who is handling the work for the school bond election which has been called for June 9. "We know that if the people will only interest themselves in what the school authorities here have to contend with they will appreciate that something must be done. Many are wondering why another election was called. We had to call another election immediately in order to participate in federal aid in the program. We have asked all, even though they feel strongly against a bond issue to investigate, look over the various proposed projects. There are few if any, that will not admit that we must have a new school building at Fremont. This is a matter of protection for the children that attend that school. The other projects which are mostly rehabilitation problems are as well most necessary. We must do something that will remove the danger of a catastrophe should we be visited with another earthquake. And that is not at all impossible," said Dubois explaining the need for immediate action. "We sincerely plead with the voters of the school district that they weigh well the real need for the issue before opposing the issue just on general principles. It really is a matter of removing a hazard for the children. A vote in the affirmative at this time m ay mean the saving of your neighbor's child if not your own. Investigate thoroughly before you vote and then we know you will vote yes." Dubois concluded. The election this time will have more voting places which will make for the convenience of the voters, and the amount of the bonds has been reduced $55,000 under what was asked in the first issue. "We have pared everywhere possible," said Mel Gauer superintendent of the elementary schools, "and we now have the issue to the very minimum of the amount that we can rehabilitate planning to make moral pieces to the soldiers graves here for the Memorial Day exercises and decorations, according to an announcement issued Tuesday. The ladies are quite anxious to get as many flowers for the bouquets as possible and they have asked that word be given that all who have flowers they can give to take them to Mrs. Nina Law chaplain of the organization, at 120 North Palm street where the bouquets will be made up during Friday afternoon. It is urged that all flowers be brought just before noon or shortly after. The ladies will then make up the pieces and take them to the cemetery on Friday evening. Rotarians Hear Two Speakers On War The program at the last meeting of the Rotary Club, under the leadership of Rev. Morris Schollenberger, featured two members of the club as speakers for the day. The program was opened by the club members singing "America the Beautiful, during which allegiance was pledged to the flag led by Lieut. Charles A. Schmitt, commandant of the St. Catherine's Military School and member of the club. Mel Gauer, superintendent of schools, spoke on the cost of war. "You cannot figure the cost of war in dollars and cents," said Gauer. You all appreciate that when a war is declared the cream of the youth is put into uniform and sent to the trenches. Only those physically unfit are left at home when the flower of youth returns, those that do, they are generally seriously damaged physically and in many, many cases nervous wrecks. This leaves a very lowered standard for the future generations. Hence the cost of war is not only figured from a monetary standpoint, but has a very definite effect upon the future." Fred W. Smith, editor of the Gazette was then called upon to speak on "Keeping Our Trust." He told of the silent charge that came from the graves of comrades who had fallen for the cause, as being "carry on" for freedom and lib- Leo Sheridan, a follower of international affairs cracked out with this one week . . . "huh, Mussolini thinks he's starting something new with his new Roman Empire . . . he might check up on this country and he'll find that we've had a roamin empire here for years . . . (must be Leo has been checking up on the jungles that are not in Ethiopia). DAR PICNIC SET SAT. JUNE 6TH The Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor its annual Pioneer Picnic at the Anaheim city park on Saturday, June 6 (a week from next Saturday) according to an announcement made by Mrs. Harry Burden, president of the group. The program has been arranged by and will be under the direction of Mrs. Stephen Gallagher and will include: A string orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Orilla Bigelow. Vocal solos by well known singers to be announced later. Rev. Ray C. Harker of the White Temple Methodist Church will pronounce the invocation. Fayette Lewis will be master of ceremonies for the occasion. Coffee, cream and sugar will be supplied by the DAR, but those attending are asked to bring their own table setting as well as lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hanson and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd West went to Berkeley Friday where they attended graduation exercises at the University of Southern California. William Hanson and Donald West received their bachelor of arts degrees. The election this time will have more voting places which will make for the convenience of the voters, and the amount of the bonds has been reduced $55,000 under what was asked in the first issue. "We have pared everywhere possible," said Mel Gauer superintendent of the elementary schools, "and we now have the issue to the very minimum of the amount that we can rehabilitate our buildings." Final Rites Held For Guy E. Wood Tues. Afternoon Guy E. Wood, 52, a native of Iowa and a resident of California for 27 years passed away very unexpectedly early Sunday morning at his home on Hansen Road. For twelve years he was a resident of Brea and was employed as a driller in the oil fields. He worked in the Long Beach fields in the same capacity for four and one-half years before coming to live on his ranch on South Hansen Road four years ago. He is survived by his wife, Lucy V. Wood, one son, Edwin W. S. Wood of Hansen; one brother, Rev. Donald Wood of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Quackenbush, Mrs. Walter Smith, and Mrs. Raymond Saxton all of Iowa. He was a member of the Citrol Lodge No. 656 F. & A. M. of Brea, Long Beach Consistory of Scottish Rite bodies. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgengeld Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. Donald F. Gaylord, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Brea, officiated and interment was made in the Loma Vista cemetery under the auspices of the Brea Masonic lodge. Fred W. Smith, editor of the Gazette was then called upon to speak on "Keeping Our Trust." He told of the silent charge that came from the graves of comrades who had fallen for the cause, as being "carry on" for freedom and liberty. He also stated that the next war, in his estimation, would be fought for the sake of Christianity. "We have in our midst, a certain new creed that would foist atheism upon the world. This is the issue we must fight, whether we do it with munitions of war remains to see what we do to prevent its becoming such an issue. There is, we of the American Legion believe, but one way to prevent war at the present time and that is through our Universal Draft Act, which was started by the American Legion in 1925 when our own fellow Californian, John R. Quinn was national commander. To date we have received very little assistance on the bill." The speaker urged all to forget the peace at any price and join in for a real peace that will at the same time protect Christianity. The meeting was closed with a benediction by Rev. Thomas H. Walker. Bert Kirchmann presided at the meeting in the absence of President K. B. Rigby. During the meeting a cake was auctioned off which was won by Cloyd Hartranft. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Kirkman and children, who have been house guests of Mrs. Kirkman's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Jongewaard of North Palm Street have returned to their home in Madera. RIAL D AHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1936 THE LOST LEGION R. C. Plans quets for lier Graves women's Relief Corps is to make floral pieces for hers graves here for the Day exercises and decording to an ant issued Tuesday. dies are quite anxious to many flowers for the bon-possible and they have word be given that all flowers they can give, them to Mrs. Nina Law, of the organization, at Palm street where the will be made up during Noiseless—yet no silence reigns Over scarred hills and plains. Here where roar of guns once filled The air and man's voice was stilled, In the quiet of the day And when day has slipped away Noiseless—yet no silence reigns Over scarred hills and plains. Here where roar of guns once filled The air and man's voice was stilled, In the quiet of the day And when day has slipped away Comes the ghostly tramp and tread Of the many long since dead. Marching host—echo of the past Parade of doom, they reach at last The spot where each brave youth fell The crash of war their only knell. This legion walks in our minds Tortured by one thought that winds In and out—makes us see clear War exacts a price too dear. Could they speak, they'd ask for breath Those whose sole gift was swift death. Nor bells nor wreaths blanch the stain Of those vainly—cruelly slain. JUNE 7 SET FOR ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL St. Boniface school will hold its exercises on Sunday, June 7, according to the announcement made this week. The ceremonies will be featured by a platlet which will be given by the pupils, the cast containing approximately 200. The play "America" has a prologue in costume and has vocal and instrumental interludes. Between acts Miss Joan Truxaw will play a violin solo and the school orchestra will give three numbers. After the final tableau Col. Fred W. Smith of the American Legion post will award the Legion medals to John William Stehly and Hilda Rosemary Patin, MEMORIAL DAY ANAHEIM CEMETERY 1936 ASSEMBLY: MAIN ENTRANCE — 9:30 A.M. ORDER OF FORMATION: G. A. R., Daughters of American Revolution, World Relief Corps, Daughters of Union Veteran's, Daughter of Confederate Veterans, United Indian War Veterans, United Spanish War Veterans, United Spanish Veteran's Auxiliary, Veteran's of Foreign Wars, V Auxiliary, American Legion, American Legion Auxilion Boy Scouts of America. MARCH TO FLAG POLE: 9:35 A.M. RAISING OF FLAG: 9:40 A.M. Boy Scout Troop No. 72 "To The Colors" Anaheim Post Buglers. Placing Wreaths on Monument: "To absent and unknown dead" by organizations. Salute. By Firing Squad, Co. K 185th Inf. Taps: Joe Elliott, Anaheim Post. M. Smith, editor of the was then called upon to "Keeping Our Trust." He silent charge that came graves of comrades who for the cause, as being for freedom and libel also stated that the next estimation, would be the sake of Christian- have in our midst, a creed that would foist upon the world. This is we must fight, whether with munitions of war or see what we do to becoming such an issue. We of the American Leave, but one way to pre- at the present time and through our Universal which was started by can Legion in 1925 when Yellow Californian, John was national commander. We have received veryistance on the bill." Townsend Meet Is Set for Saturday Plans have been completed for the big Townsend Mass Meeting to be held in the Anaheim city park next Saturday afternoon at which time Capt. Russell R. Hand, assistant western regional director will be the principal speaker. Quite an extensive program has been arranged for the meeting which includes a basket dinner to be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Capt. Hand will speak in "Townsend politics" which at the present time will prove a most interesting topic. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bush have moved from East Alberta street to 1122 West Center. Thos. H. Kuchel Addresses Club Fullerton, Mon. Thomas H. Kuchel, Anaheim attorney was the principal speaker for the Memorial Day program held at the Fullerton Kiwanis Club last Monday morning. "Keep America for Americans" was the topic used by the speaker, in which he brought out the need for patriotism and loyalty with the present conditions of unrest. The program was sponsored by Fullerton Post of the American Legion with Commander Jack Roberts as program chairman. Miss Adele Summers of North Resh street left Saturday evening on the S. S. Lurline from Wilmington for a month's vacation in Honolulu. Ralph Waltz, Jr. Is Notified of Scholar Award Ralph Waltz, son of Dr. Mrs. R. M. Waltz of Orange road has received word that he been awarded a scholarship the coming year at the University of California at Berkeley he has just completed his man year. He was the winner the Bowles scholarship in gation from Anaheim high in 1935. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Harguertained Dr. B. S. Hudson of Angeles at dinner Sunday Hudson preached the most sermon at the Calvary Church. PROGRAM SET FOR DEDICATION OF POSTOFFICE HERE FRIDAY; EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY AT Acting Postmaster Louis Hoskins announces that the program for the dedication of the new postoffice here has been completed and will last about an hour. All organizations of the city will participate in the affair. ST. CATHERINE'S PREPARES FOR EXERCISES St. Catherine's Military School is arranging its pro- "We have arranged what we believe will be a very interesting program," said Hoskins, "and not only will we celebrate the new postoffice, but as well this is the 75th anniversary of the opening of a postoffice in Anaheim. We hope the general public will turn out and aid us in the opening of the building. While we are disappointed that the tiling for the front of the building has not arrived and will prevent having the ST. CATHERINE'S PREPARES FOR EXERCISES St. Catherine's Military School is arranging its program for graduation to be held at the school on June 14, according to an announcement made by Lieut. Charles A. Schmidtt, Commandant. This annual drill is attended by several hundred people including Anaheim and Orange County civic leaders as well as parents and friends of the cadets. Also high ranking military officers take part in the exercises. One of the speakers at the event will be a representative of the State Adjutant General's office. The awards to be made will include, in addition to certificates from the scholastic departments: The Commandant's Cup which is the highest award of the school and goes to the boy with the best all around record. Best Company Cup, which goes to the officer of the best company during the year. Ninth Grade Cup, to the cadet with the best scholastic record in that grade. American Legion School Award, to the 8th grade cadet with the best record on courage, leadership, honor, service and scholarship. Medals are also to be awarded for military proficiency, the band, piano and military courtesy. Many other awards are also made including the presentation of merit bars to the cadets of the best company. The program for the final drill exercises is as follows: Band Concert, 3:30 p.m. Dormitory Inspection, 3:45 p.m. Review and Inspection, 4:00 p.m. Address of welcome, 4:15 p.m., Rev. James Henry, S. G. Competitive Company Drill, 4:30 p.m. Butts Manuel Exhibition, 4:45 p.m. Retreat Parade, 5:15 p.m. Addresses, 5:30 p.m. Presentation of Awards, 5:45 p.m. The following are the cadets who are candidates for certificates. From the eighth grade: "We have arranged what we believe will be a very interesting program," said Hoskins, "and not only will we celebrate the new postoffice, but as well this is the 75th anniversary of the opening of a postoffice in Anaheim. We hope the general public will turn out and aid us in the opening of the building. While we are disappointed that the tiling for the front of the building has not arrived, and will prevent having the lobby completed, still we will be glad to have everyone go through our new home and see for themselves the workings of the postal department." The following is the program for the dedication: Musical selections, Anaheim High School Band, under direction of J. W. Williams. America, High School Mozart Orchestra and band. Mrs. Kate E. McCullah, accompanist. Invocation, Rev. S. E. Schrader. Welcome Address, Mayor Charles E. Mann. A Glance Backward Concerning the Anaheim Postoffice, Mrs. Mary E. Coons. Introduction of Special Guests, Acting Postmaster Louis Hoskins. Introduction of Postoffice Employees, Eldon Deering. Violin Solo, Jane Deming, Mrs. Kate E. McCullah, piano. The Postoffice Department, Inspector R. C. Knox. Vocal Solos, Edward Backs, accompanied by Mrs. McCullah. Greetings and introduction of speakers, Hamilton Cotton. Presentation of Building, Campbell & Kelly, contractors. Acceptance of Building, Dana C. McComb, Treasury Dept. Dedication, Louis Hoskins, Postmaster. Flag Raising Ceremony, Under Auspices American Legion, directed by Major Ray E. Smith. Star Spangled Banner, St. Catherine's Military Band. Benediction, Rev. Fr. O'Carroll; St. Boniface Church. Inspection of Buliding by Public. Local Minister Kiwanis Speaker Local Minister Kiwanis Speaker The Memorial Day observance at the Anaheim Kiwanis Club featured a talk by Rev. Morris C. Schollenberger of the local Christian Church when Charles Mann was program chairman of the day. Rev. Schollenberger used as a theme for his talk “Memorial Day” and told of his experiences during and after the world war. He stated that even though he was but a boy, many incidents occurred which will remain with him throughout life. He stated he was particularly impressed by the waving of flags, bugle calls and soldieries in khaki. He told of later visiting the camp at Funston with a doctor friend. He was deeply impressed with the long rows of boxes containing men who had died from flu and the effects of war. He stated that Memorial Day was a day of remembrance, not so much the cost of the war but of the material things that have been destroyed. A letter was read to the members of the club from Kiwanis International, commending them upon the civic spirit shown during the recent election when the club issued the “I have voted” cards. Harry Tester was introduced as a new member and initiated into the club by Dr. John Woods. The musical program consisted of community singing of patriotic songs indicative of the observance.