anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

EARLY DAY ORANGE PICKERS The above picture was taken at the Theo. Rimpau orange grove on West Broadway in 1852, appearing the photograph are: (left to right) George Wells, a son of Wells, Frank Jennings, Clark on ladder, another son of Wells, Archie Cadman, George McAuley, Bill Wallop, and Cooper. Alpha Beta Markets Were First Help Yourself Store In County Founding of the Alpha Beta stores, originally known as "Triangle A. B. C. Stores" established the first help-yourself market enterprise in Orange county.corporated eight years ago with H. A. Gerard, one of the founders, being selected president. Other officers are W. C. Moore, vice president; Fred Bentley secretary. Young Men Have Active Club H The Anaheim 20-30 club has first meeting at the Elks club on the evening of March 4 with 21 young men Alpha Beta Markets Were First Help Yourself Store In County Founding of the Alpha Beta stores, originally known as "Triangle A. B. C. Stores" established the first help-yourself market enterprise in Orange county. These stores were founded by H. A. Gerard and A. W. Gerard in 1910. The three cities that formed the triangle from which the name was taken were Santa Ana, Orange and Pomona, the first store being located in Santa Ana. In the early days of the enterprise meats were the only commodities handled. Later groceries, fruits and vegetables were added to the stocks. From its modest start of three stores, the organization has grown to such an extent that 28 stores are now included in the chain. During the first year the organization's business grossed about $40,000. Last year the gross was in the neighborhood of $3,000,000. The Alpha Beta Food stores company maintains its own warehouse and buying organization. It also owns and operates its own slaughter house, thereby enabling it to purchase its beef direct from the rancher, fatten the stock and slaughter it at the proper time. Store managers are always chosen from clerking personnel throughout the system. The company is proud of its record of never having selected for a management a man who proved incapable of filling the position. Alpha Beta Food stores was incorporated eight years ago with H. A. Gerard, one of the founders, being selected president. Other officers are W. C. Moore, vice president; Fred Bentley, secretary, and A. W. Gerard, the other founder, treasurer. Other directors are L. J. Bentley, C. W. Edwards and Ray McCarthy. Store No. 12, located at Center and Emily streets, was opened in 1922 by Lawrence Hanson: Carl Houser is the present manager of the grocery department, Leonard Dargatz is manager of the meat department, and Lawrence Poier is manager of the fruit and vegetable department. George L. Jones opened store No. 26 which is located on West Center street at Palm street, in 1930 and is still manager of the grocery department. The meat department is directed by Verne Smith while Robert Biffle is in charge of the fruit and vegetable department. This store has been recently remodeled, the store space being enlarged nearly twice its former size. Sally Rand may do a dance at San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition with live peacocks in place of the usual fan or huge "bubbles." Tell the Merchant you saw his Ad in the Gazette. Young Men Have Active Club H The Anaheim 20-30 club has first meeting at the Elks club on the evening of March 4 with 21 young men who became charter members. H. E. W. Barnes, Anaheimness man, was the speaker evening, his subject being "service club can mean to it' munity and it's members." Attending the first meeting, Jack Gledhill, Clint Griggs, my Kemp, Wayne Lauder Bill Campbell, Arch Henry, Spencer, Louis Hennig, Henry, Art Jensen, Earle Ja Ray LaFont, Fran Elliott Clausen, Gene Toelle, M Forte, Dr. H. F. Stahler, Wagner, Art Wilmsen, Carl enman and Vance Ford. Two weeks later the first o of the club were elected, with Gledhill being elected the president. The charter was sent to the Anaheim club June 23 by District Governor Thayer of San Bernardino. Meeting also marked the first ladies' night. Since its organization there has been active in helping all civic undertakings where could be of service. During last three years it has sponsored a tennis tournament at the heim union high school. Membership is limited to men between the ages of 20 and When a member reaches hi TO THE Anaheim Gazette On Your 68th Birthday TO YOUR READERS AND FRIENDS WE CAN HONESTLY RECOMMEND THE Zenith Line of Radios and invite an Inspection SPECIAL VALUES IN A 1938 ZENITH RADIO ZENITH 5S228 — American and Foreign Broadcasts, 5" Speaker, Tone Control, Local Station Indicators. (540-18,400 K.C.), 15 inches high. $37.95 ZENITH 5S220 — American and Foreign Broadcasts, 5" Speaker, Tone Control, Local Station Indicators. 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Tell the Merchant you saw his Ad in the Gazette. Chispa Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Possesses Enviable Officers for the first year were Clara A. Baker (Simpson), worthy matron; William M. McFadden, worthy patron; Sarah J. McFadden, associate matron; Joseph Helmsen, secretary; William T. Brown, treasurer; Frances E. Higgins (Lyons), conductress; Alma M. Adams, associate conductress; Alice E. Brown, Adah; Mary Ella Gardiner (Coons), Ruth; Catherine Bourland, Esther; and Foster, Electa. Mrs. Jessie D. Lam McCollum were the first didates. The meetings were old Odd Fellow hall at Los Angeles and street until the bus damaged by fire. The moved to the new hall until the Masonic built at the corner of Emily streets. Past matrons and still retain their mem Jennie Lane Helmsen Boyd, Dorothy Peter Kellenberger, Maud Blanche G. 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Boyd, Dorothy Peterman, Adele Kellenberger, Maude Adams, Blanche G. Daniels, Evelyn Beat, Esther Kemper, Ruth Gregg, Mae E. Brown, Ellna Osborne, Pauline Houts, Yuarda Akerman, Ethel Bruce, Jessie Seward, Joseph A. Clayes, George Jackson, William Launden, Robert Gregg and Ralph Seward. The chapter has been honored with the following deputy grand matrons: Eva H. Boyd, Adele Kellenberger and Ruth Gregg, Eva H. Boyd has also been a grand treasurer. Mrs. Mary E. Gardiner Coons, the only charter member living, is still an active member. Mrs. Jennie Lane Helmsen, one of the first candidates, still holds membership, though not an active member. Asa Squier, an affiliated past patron, is 88 years old and will soon attain a 50 year membership pin of the order. The chapter has a live social club which holds afternoon and evening meetings once a month at homes of members. Officers for 1937 are Clara Wilson, worthy matron; Dean Hasson, worthy patron; Maude Saenger, associate matron; Maude Adams, secretary; Edna Burns, treasurer; Marjorie Luth, conductress; Nellie Harpster, associate conductress; Margaret Hedges, chaplain; Yuarda Akerman, marshal; Mary Sue Brown, organist; Rebecca Hasson, Adah; Eleanor Saulsberry, Ruth; Martha Houts, Ester; Fitta Countess, Martha; Maud Dorr, Eleeta; Pauline Guthrie, warder; and Bert Cross, sentinel. A world lawn bowling tournament will be held in the San Francisco Bay region during the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. Tell the Merchant you saw his Ad in the Gazette. QUALITY FURNITURE and Home Appliances For Less W HILE, it is true that we are infants in point of years compared with The Gazette, we have, during the few years we have been in Anaheim, maintained our original policy of "Selling for Less." we have, during the few years we have been in Anaheim, maintained our original policy of "Selling for Less." 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