anaheim-gazette 1937-09-23

50 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1887 In Orangethorpe and North Anaheim winemakers and grape growers are busy crushing grapes or hauling them to the wineries of purchasers. W. J. Smith, H. Burdorff, Jacob Winnitter and Alex Wright have made wine while here in Anaheim, F. A. Korn, Otto Rust, Mrs. J. Schneider, Mrs. A. Frohling, C. Bennerscheidt, C. Lorenz, A. Schneider, Fred Rehm, R. Luedke, M. Oefinger, John Hartung, J. P. Zeyn, Louis Schorn, A. Bittner, H. Werder, H. Wehmeyer, Wm. Kelly are busy making wine, some other wines makers have already finished working up their crop. The streets of Anaheim have not been sprinkled for several days owing to an accident to the water tank which has not yet been repaired. How would it be to use a little petroleum which might lay the dust and keep it down. Ventura is trying out the use of crude petroleum in sprinkling the streets instead of water. So far no bad effects have been noticed on the people. Why not try it here? tity of excellent wine will be made. Mayor Nebelung, City Attorney Ames and City Engineer Steward are in Berkeley attending the annual meeting of the California League of Municipalities. They will return the end of the week. Ellen Beach Yaw, the noted soprano singer, will give a concert at the Grammar school auditorium in Placentia on October 9th under the auspices of the Placentia Round Table. Joseph Helmsen has received a card from Harry Dyer, forwarded from St. Paul, in which he states he had the pleasure one day last week of hearing Woodrow Wilson speak. Announcements are out for the marriage of Henry Dean Polhemus and Miss Christine Joens in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 21. Both young people are well and favorably known and their many friends look for a happy future for them. Tim Carroll died at his West End residence on Friday after an illness of more than a year. In the death of this pioneer of the west country this section loses a Deer Hunting Park Home Without Gate Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Hatfield daughter, Betty Wentz, makes a deer-hunting party to county last week. No deer obtained, Hatfield reported, the excessive heat during week. The party left here a week Tuesday for Forest Hill, 21 from Auburn. They return their home here last Sunday ning. Townsend Club to Meet on Thursday The Anaheim Townsend will hold its meeting next Wednesday instead of Tuesday was announced today. The was made to allow members club to attend the Townsend meeting to be held in Los A next Tuesday. Members of the Anaheim will attend the Los Angeles fair on Townsend Day. Plug the trip will be made at the ing next Thursday. Furniture Store A gentleman recently from Los Angeles has bought the house and lot on Broadway, midway between Clementine and Helena streets. The pdchase price is not known. Several of our citizens have been sadly duped by tramps this week. The latest trick practiced by these gentry is to go to a place about supper time, ask for something to eat and promise to work the next day. After enjoying a lavish supper, they quietly disappear in the dark, never more to return. F. H. Keith, real estate agent, reports making several sales during the past week, among those being 10 acres in Westminster for $1150 and a house and lot on corner of Los Angeles and Santa Ana streets, $800. 25 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1912 From 1500 to 2000 acres of swamp land along the boundary line between San Bernardino and Orange counties is to be reclaimed through the building of a big storm ditch. Attorney Clyde Bishop of Santa Ana appeared before the county Board of Supervisors last week and filed the petition and bond. The residents of the district affected will be notified to come before the board at a hearing about two weeks hence. The swamp is the result of waste water from Chino Creek. In recent years the district involved has become gradually saturated with water until now it is little better than a swamp. A delegation of Methodist ladies attended the San Diego Woman's Home Missionary convention held in Santa Ana last week. Among the ladies attending were Mrs. J. H. Claybaugh, Mrs. Geo. M. Tedrick, Mrs. Beekman, Mrs. Chamberlain, Mrs. E. W. Cook Announcements are out for the marriage of Henry Dean Polhemus and Miss Christine Joens in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 21. Both young people are well and favorably known and their many friends look for a happy future for them. Tim Carroll died at his West End residence on Friday after an illness of more than a year. In the death of this pioneer of the west country this section loses a notable character, who has been a familiar figure in the community in which he was for so long a conspicuous figure. Mr. Carroll came here in 1868 and settled on his ranch at West Anaheim where he resided up to the time of his death. He was born in County Cork, Ireland, on March 25, 1840. On May 27, 1878, he was married to Miss Lizzie Doherty, who was born in the north of Ireland, and who survives him. Of this union there were five children, four sons and one daughter, viz: Joseph, Timothy, Jr., Charles who reside at the family home in West Anaheim, Mary, wife of R. W. Wallace of Los Angeles. The funeral was held at the family home and from thence to the Catholic church at 10 o'clock where a solen requiem mass was held, Rev. Dubbel conducting the ceremony. Interment was made in Anaheim cemetery. The pall bearers were Herman Dickel, J. B. Rae, Louis Denni, W. H. Kennedy, Frank Shanley and Alexander Henry. E. Borchert, of West Anaheim narrowly escaped accidental death on Friday. He had prepared a barbecue for a number of college chums and while using dynamite to break a stump for fuel was struck so violently by a flying piece of timber that for a few minutes it was thought he was dead. He is still under the care of physicians. His collar bone was broken and internal organs badly injured. Judge Richard Egan was in town from San Juan one day last week visiting his many friends hereaway. The Misses Clementina Backs, Blanche Mickle, Olga Wifferman and Charlotte Fernkopf took in the flower show in Los Angeles Thursday last and made up a theatre party in the evening. In conjunction with the inging of the fall season conference of interest to all homers of this community. The heim Furniture store, opposes Fox theater, launches it second anniversary sale. This is a wide event with every stock being sold at a price, including many new advertised items. The Anaheim Furniture store is starting its third progression in Anaheim, showing a co expansion and enlargement firm. In keeping with the gram Chet Ralton has taken partnership with him L. H. Harris, who has been associated the store for the past year half. Morris is an expert furniture man who, together Ralston, will be able serve the desires of their customers and friends. Ralston says the policy store will be unaltered and continue to sell at the lowest price, accompanied by terms with no interest and ing charges. Although prices be cut during the anniversaries that policy will be main. The sale starts Thursday the doors opening at 9:30 The first 150 persons enter store will receive a free Ralston said. Mann and Hapge Attend Celebrate Mayor Charles H. Marsh City Engineer E. P. Hapge represent the city of Anaheim the formal dedication of the interstate bridge at Parker day and Sunday. A two-day celebration need by the Northern Yum-town chamber of commerce in the completion of the bridge Chino Creek. In recent years the district involved has become gradually saturated with water until now it is little better than a swamp. A delegation of Methodist ladies attended the San Diego Woman's Home Missionary convention held in Santa Ana last week. Among the ladies attending were Mrs. J. H. Claybaugh, Mrs. Geo. M. Tedrick, Mrs. Beekman, Mrs. Wm. Chambers, Mrs. E. W. Cook and Mrs. F. A. Ziegler. Members of the Methodist church had a jubilee last Friday night in celebration of paying off all the indebtedness of the church. A big chicken dinner was served in the new Sunday school rooms and long tables were spread so that 80 would sit down at once. About 200 were served. After supper the notes were burned by Rev. Zeigler. It is many years since the church has been entirely out of debt and it is now in a position to do better work than ever before. Members of the Concordia to the number of 26 and their families were attendant upon the German Volks fest at Venice Sunday. Among the party were John C. Cordes, president of the society. Theodore Roberts, Ferdinand Backs, Victor Schumacher, August Wipperman, Stephen Kistler, August Backs, Emil Otto, Will Stammer, Joe Lautenback, Albert Knirsh, and Joseph Backs. During the fashion show in Los Angeles, the S. Q. R. Store kept right up to the times and their window decorations were elaborate and pleasing. Autumn leaves and lattice work was arranged in profusion, and altogether the windows formed a pleasing and appropriate display. C. O. Rust started crushing grapes this week and looks for an excellent wine-making season. Grapes are coming in fine condition and a large quan- Judge Richard Egan was in town from San Juan one day last week visiting his many friends hereaway. The Misses Clementina Backs, Blanche Mickle, Olga Wifferman and Charlotte Fernkopf took in the flower show in Los Angeles Thursday last and made up a theatre party in the evening. Peter Syre, Frank Walters and B.A.Meinecke returned last week from an outing at Laguna. W.E.Duckworth, E.H.Adams and Frank Booth accompanied by their families enjoyed the circus at Santa Ana Friday evening. W.P.Webb is having an addition made to one of his houses on Rose street at a cost of $1000. Sections Cut from Stations' Air Hoses Someone with a perverted sense of humor is credited by Anaheim police officers with having cut sections out of air hoses at two service stations in this city Thursday night. Victims of the vandal were Charles H.Fisher and Peter Lehr, both owning stations at the corner of Lemon and Chartress streets. Value of the two hoses was placed at $5 each. Henthorne Attends Legion Convention Joe Henthorne, member of the Anaheim post, American Legion, is in New York this week attending the convention of Legionnaires. He is a delegate from the 21st district. At the close of the convention Henthorne will join other members of the American Legion on a pilgimage to France and Italy. ANAHEIM GAZETTE LEGAL NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 612 AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND LEVYING A PROPERTY TAX ON ALL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1937-1938. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That there be and hereby is fixed and levied a property tax for the fiscal year 1937-38 of eight cents, eight and one thousand four hundred thirty three ten thousandths mills (.0881433) on each One Hundred ($100.00). Dollars of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the city of Anaheim, for the ordinary annual expenditures of said city. SECTION 2. That there be and hereby is fixed and levied a property tax for the fiscal year 1937-38 of one cent, and seven and four thousand nine hundred forty-eight ten thousandths mills (.0174948) on each One Hundred ($100.00). Dollars of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, except only the property within the annexed territories as described and approved by ordinances numbers 395, 423, 435 and 456, for the purpose of paying the annual interest of the indebtedness of said city, incurred for the extension and improvement of the city electric light plant, together with one fortieth (1/40) of said indebtedness. Attacker of Child Given Prison Term D. Nelson Cunningham, 31-year-old mechanic of Anaheim, was sentenced last Friday by Superior Judge Homer G. Ames to serve from one year to life in Saned guilty to a sex crime against a guilty to a sex crime against a six-year-old Anaheim girl. The defendant was also accused by the prosecution of infecting the child with a social disease. He was denied his plea for probation. Newcomer is Fined on Driving Charge Harold Schwartz, 30, of Baldwin Park had been in California only since September 4 when he ran afoul of the law. He was arrested in Anaheim Monday night for driving while intoxicated. Schwartz pleaded guilty Tuesday morning when he appeared before City Judge Frank Tausch and was ordered to pay a fine of $100 or spend 50 days in the county jail. He had no operator's license. City Judge Tausch Returns to Duties City Judge Frank Tausch returned to his duties Monday after an illness of about two weeks. During his absence city court cases were heard by Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel. Tausch's illness was the out- CHAS S. HAWK Charles Spencer is exalted ruler of the Binghamton to Pasadena to attend fornia state convention end, is bringing along news that Elks, or any organization, like will tell the 10,000 do the Elks are out of don’t bwe a dime, he either on the beautiflu building, or the Elks’ elderly. This news, coming of a recent depression unusual. Grand Ruler Furniture Store Will Start Sale In conjunction with the opening of the fall season comes an event of interest to all home owners of this community. The Anaheim Furniture store, opposite the theater, launches its second anniversary sale. This is a storewide event with every item in stock being sold at a reduced price, including many nationally advertised items. The Anaheim Furniture store is putting its third progressive year into Anaheim, showing a constant expansion and enlargement of the town. In keeping with this program Chet Ralton has taken into partnership with him L. P. Morrison, who has been associated with the store for the past year and a lifelong Morris is an experienced furniture man who, together with Ralston, will be able better to serve the desires of their many customers and friends. Ralston says the policy of the store will be unaltered and will continue to sell at the lowest possible price, accompanied by easy terms with no interest and carry-ons charges. Although prices will cut during the anniversary sale that policy will be maintained. The sale starts Thursday with the doors opening at 9 o'clock. The first 150 persons entering the store will receive a free gift, Ralston said. Mann and Hapgood Attend Celebration Mayor Charles H. Mann and city Engineer E. P. Hapgood will present the city of Anaheim at the formal dedication of the new interstate bridge at Parker Saturday and Sunday. A two-day celebration is planned by the Northern Yuma County chamber of commerce marking the completion of the bridge which of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, except only the property within the annexed territories as described and approved by ordinances numbers 395, 423, 435 and 456, for the purpose of paying the annual interest of the indebtedness of said city, incurred for the extension and improvement of the city electric light plant, together with one fortieth (1/40) of said indebtedness. SECTION 3. That there be and hereby is fixed and levied a property tax for the fiscal year 1937-38 of three and five thousand seven hundred eighteen ten thousandths mills (.0035718) on each One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, except only the property within the annexed territories as described and approved by ordinances numbers 395, 423, 435, and 456, for the purpose of paying the annual interest of the indebtedness of said city, incurred for the purpose of the acquisition of fire apparatus for said city, together with one-fortieth (1/40) of said indebtedness. SECTION 4. That there be and hereby is fixed and levied a property tax for the fiscal year 1937-38 of thirteen cents (.13) on each One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, except only the property within the annexed territories as described and approved by ordinances numbers 395, 423, 435, and 456, for the purpose of paying the annual interest of the indebtedness of said city, incurred for the purpose of the acquisition of fire apparatus for said city, together with one-fortieth (1/40) of said indebtedness. City Judge Tausch Returns to Duties City Judge Frank Tausch returned to his duties Monday after an illness of about two weeks. During his absence city court cases were heard by Justice of the Peace Charles Kuchel. Tausch's illness was the outgrowth of insect bites he suffered on his foot some time ago. Poison spread through his system, forcing him to bed for several days. CARD OF THANKS No one can ever tell how much the many acts of love, the kind words of sympathy and the beautiful floral pieces have meant to me in the recent and greatest loss I have ever known. Mrs. WILLIAM H. WRIGHT, Anaheim, for the purpose of maintaining the public library of said city. SECTION 5. That there be and hereby is fixed and levied a property tax for the fiscal year 1937-38 of three cents, seven and eight thousand nine hundred and twenty九 nine ten thousandths' mills (.0378929) on each One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars of the assessed valuation of all real and personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Anaheim, except only the property within the annexed territories as described and approved by ordinances numbers 395, 423, 435, and 456, for the purpose of paying the annual interest of the indebtedness of said city, incurred for the purpose of the acquisition of fire apparatus for said city, together with one-fortieth (1/40) of said indebtedness. SATURDAY MATINEE 2 P.M. LAST TIMES SATURDAY "STELLA DALLAS" BETWN BY JOHN BOLES Sun. Doors Open 1:45 SUN.-MON.-TUES. Continuous From 2 p.m. BING CROSBY MARTHA RAYE DOUBLE ON NOTHING WARNER OLAND CHARLEY CHAN ON SHOWWAY WED.-THURS.-FRI.-SAT. Mayor Charles H. Mann and city Engineer E. P. Hapgood will represent the city of Anaheim at the formal dedication of the new interstate bridge at Parker Saturdays and Sunday. A two-day celebration is planned by the Northern Yuma County chamber of commerce marking the completion of the bridge which crosses California and Arizona near the site of the Parker dam. The best place for a young couple to set up housekeeping is two thousand miles from their parents. Coming to Fox Sun. Doors Open 1:45 SUN. - MON. - TUES. Continuous From 2 p.m. BING CROSBY MARTHA RAYE DOUBLE OR NOTHING WARNER OLAND CHARLEY CHAN OR Sewaway — WED. - THURS. - FRI. - SAT.— THE LIFE OF THE Party DEATH WARNER OLAND Gene AUIRY "Round-Up Time IN TEXAS" ALL SEATS 30¢ Children ...10¢ ANAHEIM THE NEW ANAHEIM THEATRE SUNDAY Continuous From 2 p.m. Now Playing — Last Times Tuesday AMERICA'S NEW SCREEN SWEETHEART! Deanna DURBIN Leopold STOKOWSKI in 100 MEN AND A Girl with Adolphe Menon Mischa Auer A UNIVERSAL PICTURE PLUS William Gargan "REPORTED MISSING" Jean Rogers COMING WEDNESDAY "BIG CITY!" SPENCER TRACY LUISE RAINER Alos "ONE MILE FROM HEAVEN" Claire Trevor Ruler of Elks CHAS S. HART Charles Spencer Hart grand exalted ruler of the B.P.O.E., coming to Pasadena, to attend the California state convention, this week end, is bringing along the kind of news that Elks, or members of any organization, like to hear. He will tell the 10,000 delegates that the Elks are out of debt. They don't owe a dime, he will say, either on the beautiful Chicago building, or the Elks' Home for the elderly. This news, coming on the heels of a recent depression, will unusual. Grand Ruler Hart, al- Two Petty Thefts Reported Tuesday Two petty thefts were reported to Anaheim police yesterday by residents of the city. Mrs. Anson Lewis, 407 S. Olive street, reported that milk had been stolen from the porch of her home early in the morning. Theft of the spare tire, tube and wheel from his car Monday evening was reported by Neal Rankin, 149 N. Lemon street. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH "Reality" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon on Sunday in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. The Golden Text is from the Psalms: "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven." One of the Bible selections in the Lesson-Sermon includes the verses from the Psalms: "Make me to understand the way of thy wondrous works. . . . and take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts." The Lesson-Sermon presents also there statements from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy: "All that really exists is the divine Mind and its idea, and in this Mind the entire being is found harmonious and eternal. SERVICES PLANNED St. Michael's Episcopal church will observe its Patronal feast day next Sunday at 8 and 10:30 o'clock in the morning, announces the Rev. D. Howard Dow, rector, On Wednesday morning, St. Michael's Day proper, there will be a special service at 10 o'clock. WANT ADS $5,000 need to finance a proven money-making project. Investment adequately protected, and will yield a large return within a short time. Write Advertiser, Box No. 7, care of Gazette. 10 More nice Uprights; $29-$37-$48—and up; fine to start children; great buy for only 50c a week or more. Danz-Schmidt, 112-116 E. Center, Anaheim. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Trade — Frigidaires, Appliances, Radios, Furniture; want. Pianos; come make your selection; we pay highest prices. Danz-Schmidt, 112-116 E. Center, Anaheim. PAINTING & PAPERHANGING Painting and paperhanging. J. E. Saylor, 131 W. Chartres, Ph. 2761. PIANOS FOR SALE Bungalow Pianos, repossessed, pay out small balance like rent. Danz-Schmidt, 112 E. Center, Anaheim. Beautiful little Baby Grand; finish like new for small balance of only $269; can be paid out less than rent. Danz-Schmidt, Anaheim. formia state convention, this week end, is bringing along the kind of news that Elks, or members of any organization, like to hear. He will tell the 10,000 delegates that the Elks are out of debt. They don't owe a dime, he will say, either on the beautiful Chicago building, or the Elks' Home for the elderly. This news, coming on the heels of a recent depression, will be unusual. Grand Ruler Hart, although he will not say so, is the one individual who deserves the lion share of credit for a debt-free Elkdom. The Elks' magazine under Hart's management, it is asserted, has been the chief means hoped in thy judgments. So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts." The Lesson-Sermon presents also there statements from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy: "All that really exists is the divine Mind and its idea, and in this Mind the entire being is found harmonious and eternal of revenue in the debt elimination campaign. Hart will greet approximately 60,000 persons on the opening night of the convention in the Pasadena Rose bowl tonight. 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