anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

D. A. R. Chapter Prominent Here Mother Colony Group Has Been Active for City's Advance The Daughters of the American Revolution form a national society of woman who trace their ancestry back to those who won for this nation its independence. The objects of the organization are (1) to perpetuate the memory of our national heroes, to preserve historic spots, documents, and relics, (2) to cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, (3) to foster true patriotism, and to aid in securing for all, the blessings of liberty. The Mother Colony was formed April 13, 1925, with Mrs. A. G. H. Bode as organizing regent. Charter members were: Yuarda O. Akerman, Lucy D. Bode, Ruth Camp Bandini, Blanch L. Borchert, Ida Louise Camp, Mildred F. Cromer, Edith A. Deming, Honor H. Easton, Margaret R. Dunsmore, Mary A. MeLure, Margaret B. O'Rourke, Eunice G. Sheridan, Elizabeth H. Singleton, and Evelyn R. Sheridan. The following have served as regents: Lucy D. Bode, Honor H. Easton, Eunice G. Sheridan, Kate Quarton, Blanch L. Borchert, Jefferson V. Rust, Geraldine D. Gallagher, Inez E. Loly, Verna H. Burden, and Kathleen J. Toms. The Mother Colony chapter has been active in preserving the romantic Anaheim history, which with the lapse of time and the loss of pioneers was passing into oblivion. The chapter sponsors annually a Pioneer picnic in the parades. FIRST STREET CAR Anaheim no longer has a street car. The horse-drawn street car pictured above used to operate between the two railroad stations, one at each end of Anaheim. Auxiliary to V.F.W. Takes Active Part in Patriotic Programs Here The ladies' auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Anaheim August 30, 1935, by Opal Walter and Mary Borg, the former being installing officer and the latter the first president. The names of 20 women were listed on the charger. Due to Mrs. Borg's moving from the city shortly after her term of office began Lillian Martens was elected president and became the first presiding officer. While the auxiliary has been in parades, Flag Day services, Memorial services and Armistice Day programs. Officers of the Anaheim unit this year are Edna Wisser, president; Margaret Fishback, senior vice president; Bertha Schrott, junior vice president; Lillian Martens, secretary, junior past president and department assistant conductress; Agnes Hund, treasurer; Irene Gray, patriotic instructor; Leone Jones, historian; Opal Walters, chaplain; Laura Tyre- The following have served regents: Lucy D. Bode, Honor H. Easton, Eunice G. Sheridan, Kate Quarton, Blanch L. Borchert, Jefferson V. Rust, Geraldine D. Gallagher, Inez E. Loly, Verna H. Burden, and Kathleen J. Toms. The Mother Colony chapter has been active in preserving the romantic Anaheim history, which with the lapse of time and the loss of pioneers was passing into oblivion. The chapter sponsors annually a Pioneer picnic in the city park, an occasion at which gather widely scattered former residents. The first house built in Anaheim is the property of the chapter. It is located on North West street near Sycamore, and is a museum open to the public by appointment. It contains numerous interesting belongings of the early settlers, pictures of many of the original colonists, and valuable early maps and photographs. The chapter takes an active interest in the Americanization and naturalization activities of our public school system. It offers prizes to students for essays on patriotic occasions, it maintains a Girls' Homemakers club, it assists many worthy philanthropic projects. The chapter has handled more than $3000 in cash besides owning the city lot which was the gift of Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, and the house which was donated by E. E. Beazley. Besides these two good friends, the chapter is especially appreciative of the unfailing support of the late Henry Kuchel, who never lost an opportunity of endorsing D. A. R. activities through the columns of the Gazette. Other staunch friends are Mrs. Emma Grimshaw, Fayette Lewis, master of ceremonies, "in perpetuo," and these names by no means exhaust the list. Freight Shipped To Old Landing Back in the years when Anaheim was in its infancy freight was shipped from San Francisco to what was Old Anaheim Landing and what is now known as Seal Beach. Steamers carrying this freight would anchor out at sea within a radius of one mile, the freight was transferred from the steamers to the warf at Old Anaheim. The ladies' auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Anaheim August 30, 1935, by Opal Walter and Mary Borg, the former being installing officer and the latter the first president. The names of 20 women were listed on the charger. Due to Mrs. Borg's moving from the city shortly after her term of office began Lillian Martens was elected president and became the first presiding officer. While the auxiliary has been organized in Anaheim only two years, auxiliary units were first organized to the "Army of the Philippines" and to the "American Veterans of Foreign Service" as early as 1899. In August, 1913, in Denver these two units amalgamated and were called the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. The objects of the organization are to assist the post and its members to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to preserve and defend the United States from all of her enemies whomsoever. Another important part of the work is the hospital and local relief program. The auxiliary has adopted a ward at the Sawtelle veterans' hospital and also visits the San Fernando hospital. The sale of "Buddy Poppies" to raise funds for relief work is another important part of the program. The organization observed all patriotic holidays by taking part in parades, Flag Day services, Memorial services and Armistice Day programs. Officers of the Anaheim unit this year are Edna Wisser, president; Margaret Fishback, senior vice president; Bertha Schrott, junior vice president; Lillian Martens, secretary, junior past president and department assistant conductress; Agnes Hund, treasurer; Irene Gray, patriotic instructor; Leone Jones, historian; Opal Walters, chaplain; Laura Tyreman, conductress; Theresa Hassler, flag bearer; Mary Hund, banner bearer; Myrtle Mallin, Frankie Beat, Esther Fearn and Mary Stremple, color bearers; Ida Trendle, guard; Vera Newton, musician; Frankie Beat, Margaret Householder and Myrtle Mallin, trustees. Squatters Occupied Garden Grove Area In the early days the Stearns rancho company owned thousands of acres of land here, extending from the mountains to the sea. An area lying between Garden Grove and the ocean was known as Gospel Swamp, being densely wooded with willows. A class of people known as "squatters" took up a large area. In the eighties the late Robert Northam came here from San Francisco as agent for the company. One of his duties was to dispossess the squatters and for several years he had a tough job on his hands. He finally cleared out the gang and the vast acreage was subdivided and sold to bona-fide settlers. 15 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ORANGE COUNTY RANCHERS Imperial Pestocide Mfg. Co., 811½ East Center Street Anaheim, California Now operating a plant in Anaheim which enables us to render a better service. Call on us with Your Pest Control Problems W.R. SADLER, Manager To Old Landing Back in the years when Anaheim was in its infancy freight was shipped from San Francisco to what was Old Anaheim Landing and what is now known as Seal Beach. Steamers carrying this freight would anchor out at sea within a radius of one mile, the freight was transferred from the steamers to the warf at Old Anaheim Landing in freighters that looked like large barges. Many sailors were employed on these barges. They were propelled from the steamers to the wharf by these sailors, a large rope two inches in diameter being fastened to the ship and also to the pier on the wharf. Pulleys were fastened on each end the sailors would draw in the slack, similar to drawing a bucket of water out of a well on a pulley. Freight delivered at the Old Anaheim Landing was transferred by 12-horse teams hitched to huge wagons and carried to Anaheim and San Bernardino, the only two stops on the road. Major Strobel Saw Catalina's Future The late Major Max Strobel lived with his family on South Lemon street in the early days. The major conceived the idea of colonizing Catalina Island and sought financial aid in England; but the venture did not materialize. Looking at the proposition today the major no doubt had a sensible vision of the things in store for the future. His son, George Strobel, lives in the northern part of the state and occasionally visits friends here. Now operating a plant in Anaheim which enables us to render a better service. Call on us with Your Pest Control Problems W. R. SADLER, Manager REPAIRING SOLES TO MY Neighbor. THE GAZETTE I Extend Cordial Birthday Greetings AND HEELS is My Business and I Guarantee All Materials and Workmanship Repairing Done While You Wait —JOE— LAUTENBACH Expert Shoe Repairing 242 East Center Street Anaheim Woman's Relief Corps Prominent An organization nearly as old as the Anaheim Gazette is the Woman's Relief Corps, an auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. It was established in 1883 for the purpose of helping the union veterans and their dependents. A. B. Paul unit, No. 134, was organized in Anaheim in May 1923 and has been one of the most active women's organizations in the city for the past 14 years. It has maintained an average membership of 75 persons. Charter members of the unit were Mrs. Amanda Hill, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, Mrs. Carrie Mawe, Mrs. Anna Bever, Mrs. Mary Goble, Mrs. Lois H. Snyder, Mrs. Lizzie Criss, Mrs. Mary J. Mott, Mrs. Vera Hedges, Mrs. Lucinda Mathis, Mrs. Rosa Strain, and Mrs. Alma Pressell. Of this group Mrs. Pressell and Mrs. Goble have held membership in the organization and have been active in its work continuously. Mrs. Pressell this year holds an office as a color guard and Mrs. Goble is the active and dependable press correspondent. Mrs. Mawe was the first president of the unit. With the passing of veterans of the civil war the corps has taken on other patriotic and charitable work, especially among veterans of the world war. Many of the units have "adopted" some veteran in a hospital without government compensation and are providing for his pleasure and comfort. Among the corps activities in this state is an annual encampment at Pacific Palisades for men who saw service in the union armies during the civil war. Anaheim has no civil war veteran now, but several still are living Santa Ana and Orange and there in Fullerton. The Anaheim unit was named after a prominent Santa Ana eran, A. B. Paul. Most of units are named for some so or famous battle. Present officers of the unit include Mary Mitchell, preside Nora-Dodge, senior vice preside Rosetta Sparkes, junior vice president; Hazel Davis, patriotic structur; Nina Law, chaplain; sie Fitzpatrick, secretary; Bruederle, treasurer; May We musician; Mary Goble, press; ma Yale and Maude English, ductors; Elizabeth Sparkes Dora McCracken, guards; Lake, Pearl Fergus, Mary Kalny and Alma Pressell, guards. Tell the merchant that you his Ad in The Gazette. Over Sixty Years of the Anaheim unit re Edna Wisser, presgaret Fishback, senior client; Bertha Schrott, president; Lillian Marrary, junior past presdepartment assistant ; Agnes Hund, treasGray, patriotic instrucJones, historian; Opal naplain; Laura Tyretress; Hassler, flag bearer; banner bearer; MyrFrankie Beat, Esther Mary Stremple, color a Trendle, guard; Vera musician; Frankie Beat, householder and Myrtle attes. ers Occupied n Grove Area early days the Stearns company owned thousands land here, extending mountains to the sea. lying between Garden the ocean was known Swamp, being densely with willows. A class known as "squatters" large area. nighties the late Robert name here from San was agent for the comof his duties was to the squatters and for he had a tough job ards. He finally cleared and the vast acreage divided and sold to bona- RANCHERS Mfg. Co., Anaheim, California in Anaheim der a better rol Problems manager The Sanitary Laundry employes nearly 60 people excess of $50,000.00. Many of these employees a T THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE, Southern paper was a mere child of eight years. Laundry business. And just as regiout Gazettes, we have lessened the by doing their family wash. Many of very intimate friends and have boosted and help we now have. The Sanitary Laundry is proud of its rec laundry work that it is possible for modern WATER" IVORY SOAP and efficient help ca out Gazettes, we have lessened the by doing their family wash. Many of very intimate friends and have boosted and help we now have. The Sanitary Laundry is proud of its rec laundry work that it is possible for modern WATER" IVORY SOAP and efficient help ca We extend to the Gazette our heartiest Birthday and invite all of its readers to visit o County's Finest Laundry. Let us handle your Laun THE SANITARY LAUNDRY A. W. Cleaver, Mgr. 221-27 W. Santa Fe Ave. Fullerton, Calif. has no civil war veterans about several still are living in Anaheim and Orange and three gallton. Anaheim unit was named a prominent Santa Ana vet. A. B. Paul. Most of the are named for some soldier famous battle. Event officers of the unit in Mary Mitchell, president; Dodge, senior vice president; Sparkes, junior vice pres. Hazel Davis, patriotic in-ior; Nina Law, chaplain; Bestzpatrick, secretary; Elva derle, treasurer; May Weber, dian; Mary Goble, press; Emale and Maude English, con-ors; Elizabeth Sparkes and McCracken, guards; Ida Pearl Fergus, Mary Mc-ny and Alma Pressell, color. The merchant that you saw in The Gazette. Twenty Subscribers to First Telephone When the telephone was first installed in Anaheim there were about 20 subscribers, most of whom were business men. The switchboard was located in Paul Derge's drug store on East Center street. Service was good except during times when the telephone bell rang while Derge was waiting on a customer. In that event the subscriber had to wait until the operator had made his sale. Horse Racing Sport Popular in Anaheim Horse racing always has been and always will be king of sports. In the early days, before Anaheim had any city ordinance to the contrary, East Center street was a convenient place for horse races. Local lovers of good horses often held rodeos and the contests were kind. Quite a bit of money changed hands during these events. nearly 60 people who receive an annual payroll in these employees are residents of Anaheim. GAZETTE, Southern California's oldest newsreel child of eight years old when we started in the press. And just as regularly as the presses turned we have lessened the drudgery of the housewives family wash. Many of our customers have become have boosted and helped us to build the business ry is proud of its record for producing the finest possible for modern equipment, "ZERO SOFT and efficient help can produce. we have lessened the drudgery of the housewives family wash. Many of our customers have become have boosted and helped us to build the business ry is proud of its record for producing the finest possible for modern equipment, "ZERO SOFT and efficient help can produce. azette our heartiest congratulations on its 68th its readers to visit our plant and inspect Orange your Laundry Problems LAUNDRY PHONES Fullerton 1260 Anaheim 4503 Santa Ana 843 Newport Beach 476 Fullerton, Calif. K. M. Cleaver