anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

St. Michael’s Is 65 Years of Age Present Church Edifice Was Built On Plan of Village Church In England On May 15, 1873, St. Michael's Episcopal church was founded in Anaheim. Next May the parish will be 65 years old. A Sunday School was started by Miss Susan M. La Faucherie and out of this group came the congregation. At the request of Miss La Faucherie and others, Bishop Kip of the Diocese of California sent the Rev. C. F. Loop to Anaheim to organize the parish. Services were held in old Enterprise hall at the corner of Los Angeles and Charitres street. The building has since been destroyed by fire. Within two years after the organization of the parish the present church edifice was erected. With a plain exterior, the interior is very lovely, being built on the plan of an English village church. Redwood used in the building was cut near San Francisco and shipped to Anaheim. Landing. From there it was brought to Anaheim by ox teams. The names of many of the old families of Anaheim appear on the parish register, and there are still several persons here who remember the erection of the present building 63 years ago. The Rev. Dr. E. B. Kellogg, once rector, lies buried in Anaheim cemetery, and the Rev. John A. Emery, who was here from 1880 to 1883, later became Archdeacon of the Dio- ANAHEIM AMERICAN LEGION POST ORGANIZED ON OCTOBER 19, 1873 On October 19, 1919 a group of world war veterans assembled in the old board of trade offices on the top floor of the Commercial hotel—known as the Valencia hotel. There were 75 present and William P. Webb, Jr., a rising young attorney was named temporary president. Buron Pitts, now district attorney of Los Angeles county, gave an outline of the aims and ideals of the American Legion, and J. Frederick Ahlborn, secretary of the board of trade, pledged the support of the community. It was unanimously voted to apply for a charter in the American Legion. The following week the same group, augmented by others, met in the same place and perfected the post's organization with Webb as president; Joseph Collings, first vice-president; Edward Backs, second vice president; Earl E. Smith, secretary, and Morris W. Martent, Jr., treasurer. By the third meeting the roster of the post revealed the names of 150 veterans: The original officers held over for the full year of 1920 and plans were made for a local observance of Armistice day to be accompanied by a week of carnival spirit. The first Armistice day parade idea caught on and what had been intended as a purely local observance of the day became a county affair of magnitude for greater than its sponsors ever dared to dream. The next year Smith's plan put to practical use when a from the Santa Ana river dated the Mexican settlement north section of Anaheim families were transported places of safety, and a comm was set up in the post's club in the basement of the city. For this service the post recited a national citation. The American Legion post Anaheim has always played important roll in civic enterprise particularly those of a pa nature. Commander of the post for the coming year is Hays. Fritz Ruhmann was Well-Liked Citizen The late Fritz Ruhmann one of Anaheim's progressive citizens. He built a business on North Los Angeles street conducted a saloon that catered to a high class of customers. Ruhmann put up a free that had great pulling power forecoming here Fritz was or for many years and around the Horn. Fritz often said that when went to bed he had the force house throw buckets of against his bedroom door could imagine he was still He was of a humorous natural had many friends. Mexican Murderer The names of many of the old families of Anaheim appear on the parish register, and there are still several persons here who remember the erection of the present building 63 years ago. The Rev. Dr. E. B. Kellogg, once rector, lies buried in Anaheim cemetery, and the Rev. John A. Emery, who was here from 1880 to 1883, later became Archdeacon of the Diocese. Services are held every Sunday morning at 8 and 10:30 o'clock, and in the evening on special occasions and on all holy days. As an Episcopal church it is a part of the Anglican communion, the mother church of which is the Church of England. It is Catholic for every truth of God, and Protestant against every error of man. The services are from the Book of Common Prayer, a sane liturgical service for thinking people. The present priest and rector is the Rev. D. Howard Dow, who has been in charge of the parish for more than seven years. The bishop is the Right Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens of Los Angeles. J. H. Whitaker, late postmaster of Anaheim, was for many years senior warden and lay reader. The present lay reader is D. W. Davis. The organist and choirmaster is C. H. Smith. W. D. Grafton is senior warden and James Jordan is junior warden. Vestrymen are E. Zitzmann, Mason Henry, Harry I. Horn, Earle T. Jackson and E. W. Howell. Early-Day Murder Stirred Community In the early eighties Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock, resident of Gar-Mills, Hitchcock, residents of Gar-to death with an axe by a man named Angslang. He had secured a deed to their ranch property through trickery and then murdered the couple. The mysterious disappearance of the man and his wife started neighbors on a search. Their bodies were found buried in a shallow grave on the premises. The fiend was arrested and convicted of murder in Los Angeles county. He enceded the gallows by taking his own life in his cell. The original officers held over for the full year of 1920 and plans were made for a local observance of Armistice day to be accompanied by a week of carnival spirit. The first Armistice day parade idea caught on and what had been intended as a purely local observance of the day became a county affair of magnitude for greater than its sponsors ever dared to dream. The first home of the post after its charter had been received was in the Fisher building on West Center street. President Webb, or commander as the position now is known, was reelected for the year 1921. J. J. Hunt was chosen adjutant and George Prince finance officer. During 1925, one of the most important years in the post's history, the post aided in raising the American Legion's $5,000,000 child welfare fund, assisted the California Valencia Orange show, and was host to the Armistice Day celebration. It was during the same year that Commander Ray E. Smith perfected his emergency plan which was later adopted by the national department. It’s still on $345 to Chicago through trickery and then murdered the couple. The mysterious disappearance of the man and his wife started neighbors on a search. Their bodies were found buried in a shallow grave on the premises. The fiend was arrested and convicted of murder in Los Angeles county. He created the gallows by taking his own life in his cell. The man was arrested by the late Fred Smythe who was city marshal here. Smythe outwitted a mob who sought to lynch the killer. BEFORE YOU BUY CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS BE SURE AND SEE SAMPLES OF OUR LINE ANAHEIM GAZETTE Phone 2114 259 East Center Street on the S.P. Economy Train FUN to be THRILLED Both the one-way and the roundtrip ($57.35) fares to Chicago in deluxe air-conditioned reclining chair cars will remain in effect all winter on the CALIFORNIAN. Fares in air-conditioned tourist Pullmans are also very low: $44.36 one-way, $74.00 roundtrip (plus berth). The CALIFORNIAN travels the scenic, low-altitude Golden State Route direct to Chicago via Kansas City, on a fast, convenient schedule. Every car is air-conditioned, with free pillows and porter service. One chair car is reserved BONUS SELECTION You may go east return by another or vice versa, if you as much of the U.S. pleasure and interest nearest S.P. agency ning every detail Southern Pacific CALIFORNIA "Makes It FUN to be T" GROVER ROHR, Agent, S. P. Depot, Auburn E. B. SHARPLEY, D. P. A., Phone LEGION POST OCTOBER 19, 1919 The next year Smith's plan was to practical use when a flood in the Santa Ana river inundated the Mexican settlement in north section of Anaheim. The villes were transported to areas of safety, and a commisary set up in the post's clubrooms the basement of the city hall. This service the post received national citation. The American Legion post of Anaheim has always played an important roll in civic enterprises, particularly those of a patriotic fire. Commander of the post the coming year is Fred Ruhmann. Fritz Ruhmann was Well-Liked Citizen The late Fritz Ruhmann was of Anaheim's progressive citizens. He built a business block North Los Angeles street and conducted a saloon that catered to high class of customers. Ruhmann put up a free lunch had great pulling powers. Becoming here Fritz was a sailor for many years and came and the Horn. Fritz often said that when he got to bed he had the folks in house throw buckets of water against his bedroom door so he could imagine he was still at sea. Was of a humorous nature and many friends. Mexican Murderer OLD METZ BLOCK The Metz block was located on the southeast corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. The above picture of the building was taken in 1905. The man shown on the extreme left is Bird V. Beebe, the next man is unidentified, the third man is Bert Boyd, the dentist who occupied the office on the second floor, and on the extreme right is William Boyd, proprietor of the store. William Boyd was the father-in-law of Mrs. Eva Boyd of Anaheim. Stevens Store One of Anaheim's Best II. C. Stevens company, one of the largest department stores in Anaheim, was established 10 years ago and in that period of time has established itself as one of the more popular stores drawing patronage from Anaheim and its trade area. Stevens company has built its business around the policy of handling only the finest quality H. C. Stevens company, one of the largest department stores in Anaheim, was established 10 years ago and in that period of time has established itself as one of the more popular stores drawing patronage from Anaheim and its trade area. Stevens company has built its business around the policy of handling only the finest quality of merchandise. Prices are kept as low as possible, thus cutting down the profit on individual items but producing a greater turnover of merchandise. Russell Stevens is manager of the store. He has been in the retail merchandising business about 20 years and has always been a progressive merchant who takes an interest in civic affairs. The store employs seven persons, all of whom are residents of Anaheim. An elimination tournament for women polo players under the sponsorship of San Francisco's 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition has started in that city. STILL ONLY 34.50 CHICAGO! Economy Train that makes it all to be THRIFTY for women and children. In the attractive dinner, meals at 25¢, 30¢ and 35¢ are ample and delicious. Tourist berths are big and soft, linen snowy white. Chair car seats are luxuriously comfortable. The full length lounge car for tourist passengers has easy chairs, refreshment bar and radio. And the stewardess-nurses are as capable as they are attractive. When you ride this amazingly popular train, you'll realize for the first time how much real pleasure and solid comfort your travel dollars will buy on a trip to Chicago. BONUS: SEE TWICE AS MUCH You may go east on the CALIFORNIAN and return by another of our Four Scenic Routes, or vice versa, if you choose, thus seeing twice as much of the United States and doubling the pleasure and interest of your trip. Consult your nearest S.P. agent for details and help in planning every detail of any trip. Southern Pacific's CALIFORNIAN "It FUN to be Thrifty" agent, S. P. Depot, Anaheim, Phone 2503 EY, D. P. A., Phone Santa Ana 3042 THE CAREFUL Management vogue at the Anaheim Building Loan Association insures your Profit on one of the Safest B ments. Come in today and start Savings Account: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MEMBER BANK SYSTEM Building & 187 West Center St. Anaheim Masonic Lodge Starts During Same Year as Gazette An immigrant, Ransom P. Boswell, who was in need of assistance caused the formation of Anaheim Lodge No. 207, F. & A. M. in February, 1870. Several residents of the community who had been Masons in their home towns met at the home of L. Goldstein and L. J. Davis for what was the beginning of the lodge here. The first officers were elected a short time later. They were Thomas Cassed, worshipful master; W. M. McFadden, senior warden; George W. Vance, junior warden; David Evey, treasurer; Bernhard Simon, secretary; W. M. Higgins, senior deacon; Phillip Davis, junior deacon; and Conrad Kuchel, tyler. The lodge was an active unit during its early life and has continued to play an important part in the fraternal life of Anaheim. The first Masonic building was dedicated in 1873. However, these quarters were outgrown and the lodge acquired the present location in 1913. Present officers of the lodge are Eugene E. Hedrick, worshipful master; Carlton S. Barthelmes, senior warden; J. B. Luth, junior warden; Dick Bruce, treasurer; E. Zitzmann, secretary; Asa Squire, chaplain; and Oscar Brower, tyler. Anaheim Chapter 125 of the Royal Arch Masons, consisting of 220 members, held its first regular meeting March 24, 1921, with the following officers: J. A. Clayes, high priest; Edward H. Ahlswede, king; J. H. Whitaker, scribe; David Jessurum, secretary; George E. Dutton, treasurer. Present at the first meeting were J. A. Clayes, E. H. Ahlswede, D. Jessurum, Algie Shrode, H. M. Adams, E. Zitzmann, Dr. J. W. Utter, N. F. Ballow, Bird V. Beebe, Carl W. Martin, Henry A. Neff, H. G. Spielman, and J. H. Whitaker. Those who have served as high priests are Clayes, Ahlswede, Dr. J. P. Brastad, Martin, Adolph Robert Eley Takes Part in Production Bobert Eley, Anaheim student in his senior year at the College of the Pacific, will play the part of Obadiah Rich, in the college little theatre presentation of "Excursion." Broadway hit show, to be presented this week end. Eley has appeared in numerous past productions of the Pacific Little Theatre and is expected to give a thoroughly good performance. Wiglash, Thomas Hoag, F. LeRoy Marsh, O. N. Brower, H. O. Warton, A. L. Bartlett, George Jackson, Eldon Deering, Earle T. Jackson and Glen Butcher. In January 1931 the Anaheim chapter became the sponsoring body for the Templar chapter, Order of DeMolay, an order for young men from 15 to 21 years of age. Present officers in addition to Butcher are Vic LaMont, king; Cortez Hoskins, scribe; LeRoy Marsh, secretary and Carl Martin, treasurer. Safety--- For The Investor ALL THROUGH THE DAYS since its inception the Anaheim Building and Loan Association was at times in a position to "Pay Off" its certificate hold- — We believe that Proves Stability. Since Its Beginning It Has Always Paid Interest When Due, Which Means SAFETY & PROFIT FOR THE INVESTOR Operated by Men You Know Officers and Directors FUL Management in Anaheim Building and ction insures you of a of the Safest Investday and start a Safe unt. Operated by Men You Know Officers and Directors F. A. Yungbluth S. W. Todd Wm. Schumacher E. E. Smith J. B. Collings E. W. Stark P. E. Fluor F. F. Fowler D. A. Yungbluth Anaheim lding & Loan Association Phone 4204 Anaheim, Calif.