anaheim-gazette 1937-10-28

Elks Lodge of Anaheim Founded In 1917; Now Has 521 Members On April 17, 1917, the Anaheim lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was founded by a group of Elks, residents of north Orange county and mostly members of the Santa Ana lodge. The institution ceremony, which featured an all day barbecue was held in a huge tent and attended approximately 3000 members of the order as guests. Officers of the Santa Ana lodge were in charge. Judge Homer G. Ames was installed exalted ruler. Other officers included Herman P. Noll, Thos. L. McFodden, W. W. Davis, J. A. Fay, M. C. Goff, F. A. Backs, Jr., and E. N. Gage. Trustees were M. W. Martenet, Wm. Schumacher and D. Jessurum. For the first three years meetings were held in club rooms of the Anaheim Masons. Then for a year they met at the Fullerton club in Fallerton. In 1921 the beautiful home on North Los Angeles St. was completed and occupied. Anaheim lodge has gained a reputation among 'Elks lodges as the lodge that does things. Responsible for this was the old Anaheim Elks ball team that won state championships for several years, the drum and bugle corps that has won the state championship for three consecutive years and the national championship in 1936, and the glee club that takes a leading part in all activities. For the past three years the glee club has staged annual shows for Christmas charity and they recently won second place in the state competition for Elks glee clubs. Members of the lodge now number 521 and the current officers are as follows: Exalted Ruler Frank Mattox, Esteemed Leading Knight A. H. Deazley, Esteemed Loyal Knight Clyde Bruce, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Ray Van Wagoner, Esquire C. L. Larsen, Treasurer Harry Ray, Chapain George Henry, Inner Guard Louis Jacobsen, Tiler Wm. Bielefeldt, Secretary Joe Van Wagoner, Trustees A. H. T. Osborne, Lawrence Kelly, George Holden, A. D. Yost, and Werner Walter and Club Manager John Morgan. HOME OF ELKS LODGE V. F.W.O.F. Above are shown the officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, one of the most active Back row, left to right: E. E. Fearrer Sam Benson, Cory Wiens, Floyd Pike left to right: Frank Hartman, L. N. Vilens, the late Paul J. Smithers, Viggo HOME OF ELKS LODGE The above picture shows the front view of the Anaheim Elgs clubhouse, located at the corner of Los Angeles and Sycamore streets. The structure was built in 1921. Penney Company Founded In 1902 The J. C. Penney company was founded in 1902 at Kemmerer, Wyoming, a small mining town, by the man whose name the concern now bears. In founding his store, Penney proceeded on the assumption that buying direct from the manufacturer and handling only quality merchandise would enable him to sell at lower prices and yet build a profitable business. This contention proved correct and the J. C. Penney company has grown until it now has 1524 stores all of which are in the United States. California has 128 Penney stores and there are 62 in southern California. The Anaheim store was established by the J. C. Penney company in 1923 at the location now occupied by the Anaheim furniture store. Lewis was appointed manager. About three years ago the store was moved to its present location at 124 W. Center street where it occupies a large space on the ground floor and also has a basement. J. C. Penney, the founder, is at the present time chairman of the board of directors of the concern. E. C. Sams is the president of the company. Two offices are maintained by the concern, the head Beverage Company is Growing Concern The only manufacturers of carbonated soft drinks in Anaheim is the Anaheim Beverage company, which is located at 404 S. Claudina street by T. E. Cundiff. The company manufactures Gusher brand beverages and features Star Cola. Anaheim Beverage company has grown rapidly in the past few years. It has many dealers handling its products both in Anaheim and in other cities of southern California. Anaheim Furniture Store Progressive C. B. Ralston started the Anaheim furniture store a little more than two years ago. His purpose was "to supply quality furniture at prices which were less than the same quality could be purchased elsewhere." So big has the business grown that Ralston recently went into partnership with Lee Morris. Anaheim furniture store is exclusive dealers for Buck gas ranges, Leonard refrigerators which are manufactured by one of the oldest refrigeration companies in the world, Standard furniture and Sealy mattresses. In the three years that the post has been in existence in Anaheim the Veterans of Foreign Wars has become one of the most active men's organizations in the city. Anaheim post, No. 3173, was instituted Dec. 10, 1934 with W. R. Borg as the commander. A short time later Borg moved to San Diego and Frank Clark, senior vice commander, became commander. Other officers the first year were Thomas Hawkins, junior vice commander; George Miller, quartermaster; James W. Roberts, adjutant; Harry Warton, post advocate; Viggo Mallin, chaplain; Eddis O. Lane, officer of the day; Charles Griffith, patriotic instructor; J. B. Ricker, post historian; Clarence Carr, guard; George Walters, Ricker and L. N. Wisser, trustees. The objects of this organization are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among Lewis was appointed manager. About three years ago the store was moved to its present location at 124 W. Center street where it occupies a large space on the ground floor and also has a basement. J. C. Penney, the founder, is at the present time chairman of the board of directors of the concern. E. C. Samis is the president of the company. Two offices are maintained by the concern, the head office being in New York city and the other in St. Louis. Warehouses of the company are also located in New York. Lewis was followed as manager of the Anaheim store by Ed Keath, who in turn was succeeded last spring by Charles Atwell. Merle R. Strand is assistant manager of the store here. Both Atwell and Strand are active in civic affairs. All employees of the company here are residents of Anaheim and are likewise members of civic organizations. Modjeska Frequent Visitor in Anaheim Madame Modjeska was one of the greatest tragediennes on the American stage. Her portrayal of "Magda" showed wonderful ability. Up until her demise Modjeska made her home, with her husband Count Bozenta, at a mountain vil-ler she established up in the Santiago canyon. Always when in Anaheim she was the guest of Mrs. A. Langenberger who had a beautiful home and garden where the Anaheim park is located. During her visits here Mabel Langenberger would take Modjeska for a ride through the city streets in a two-wheeled cart drawn by a pretty pinto shetland pony. THIS 68th ANNIVERSARY and Historical E Gives us an opportunity Appreciation for the you have given the dea products which we Anaheim. Including GUSHER BRAND BEVENY — STAR COLA ANAHEIM BEVERAGE CO T. E. CUNDIFF 494 SOUTH CLAUDINA V. F.W. OFFICERS The shown the officers of Anaheim post No. 3173, Veterans Wars, one of the most active patriotic orders of the city. Left to right: E. E. Fearn, Joe Ricker, Frank Palomares, Cory Wiens, Floyd Pike and Fred Gooden. Front row, Frank Hartman, L. N. Wisser, E. O. Lane, John C. Mar-Paul J. Smithers, Viggo Mallin and Ed Hund. Uses of Foreign Wars Active Fraternal Life of Community Five years that the post existence in Anaheim of Foreign Wars has of the most active organizations in the city. Post No. 3173, was in 10, 1934 with W. R. commander. A short Borg moved to San Frank Clark, senior its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows, orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of Failure of Citizens Bank Here Recalled The Anaheim Citizen bank when first organized was located in a building on West Center street, near Los Angeles street. The late Plez James was president and George Hoar cashier. The bank was forced to close its doors owing to the fact some of the securities could be converted into ready cash, meeting of depositors was called in the old Kroeger hall and Jan asked for 60 days' time to call the money loaned. His request was granted, but he failed to cure the money and the bank closed. Had he asked for longer time he would have weeded the storm. James had the confidence of people. However, he was ruined financially. One night an indepositor called at his home threatened his life. Fred Gooden and E. O. Lane, co-legates to county council; Georgetown E. Miller and V. P. Mallin, al-mates; L. N. Wisser, Joe Rick and Frank Palomares, trustees Fraternal Life of Community three years that the post existence in Anaheim of Foreign Wars has of the most activeizations in the city. st, No. 3173, was in 10, 1934 with W. R. commander. A short Borg moved to San Frank Clark, senior under, became comher officers the first Thomas Hawkins, junmander; George Milmaster; James W. Robnt; Harry Warton, state; Viggo Mallin, dis O. Lane, officer of Charles Griffith, patrior; J. B. Ricker, post laurence Carr, guard; ers, Ricker and L. N. nees. its of this organization al, patriotic, historical onal; to preserve and comradeship among All men who served in any foreign war in which a campaign medal was issued by the United States are eligible for membership in the organization. The Anaheim post is now striving to obtain for the city a veterans memorial hall large enough to accommodate state conventions. Three members of the Anaheim post are decorated veterans. They are John C. Martens, commander, Major Frank Newton and John We Have Been Dealing in ORANGE COUNTY REAL ESTATE since The Gazette was Founded OUR SPECIALTY— Orange County Groves and Acreage TERN REALTY CO. JACOB STERN & SONS, Inc. PHONE TRINITY 10:41 AAS BLDG. LOS ANGELES ANNIVERSARY ANAHEIM Our Ho ACOB STERN & SONS, Inc. PHONE TRINITY 4041 AAS BLDG. LOS ANGELES ANNIVERSARY Historical Edition an opportunity to express our tion for the Loyal Patronage given the dealers handling the which we manufacture in including AND BEVERAGES COLA — BEVERAGE COMPANY C. CUNDIFF PHONE 2422 City and NAHEIM — Way, the minds of that group here in order to satisfy desire for a home and a hood. Since 1857 many th by the Good Judgment a group, settled here and their “Home Town,” res with its Beautiful Park businesses, excellent s above all, a spirit of co civic betterment. The Chamber of Co and active members — which will promote an “Our Home Town” of wh Always Welcome Sugg Anaheim Cham Geo. W. Reid, Secretary Knights of Columbus Council Is One of Oldest Fraternal Orders Anaheim council No. 1154, Knights of Columbus, received its charter from the supreme council on September 30, 1906. The following Catholic men comprised the first class of candidates: Adolph Backs, H. Dyckman, S. J. Oxarart, E. Yorba, C. F. Grim, C. Moran, H. Wilkie, J. M. Backs, R. W. Halligan, A. Rangel, Joseph Backs, J. Hellejegel, A. Rimpau, Joseph Baum, P. W. Hallley, John Rimpau, George Bender, William Heying, Joseph Stroka, Peter Dauser, A. Heying, H. Schellar, T. F. Doyle, Nicholas Hugo, Peter Syre, Joe Coeman, T. Dietrich, S. Kistler, Louis Tania, J. J. Dillon, Patrick Hussey, O. Silbermagel, J. J. Donnelly, J. A. Maag, Frank Walter, H. Grewe, Ed Kelley, J. T. Shea, W. L. Finney and Rev. I. Dubbel. Much of the credit for the organization of the council is due to the Rev. F. J. Dubbel, who was the pastor of St. Boniface church at the time, Charles F. Grim, now deceased, was the first grand knight of the council. The Anaheim council first met in the Odd Fellows hall later moving to the second floor of the building now occupied by the Fischer Dollar store. In 1915 Stephen Kisler, a member, added a second story to the building he was having constructed on East Center street and it has since been used as the council's hall. The council stands in the forefront among the fraternal bodies of Anaheim and is ever ready to do its part in all civic activities. Edwin Daly is the present grand knight. Other officers are C. W. Wilson, deputy grand knight; N. J. Stechly, chancellor; S. F. Galagher, lecturer; Thomas Eadington, recorder; Frank Snyder, financial secretary; A. Brunet, treasurer; A. N. Kluthe, advocate; F. M. Del Giorgio, warden; P. C. Oswald, inside guard; Sherill Pohlman, outside guard; L. B. Weber, L. P. Gorman and P.Johndrew, trustees; and Father James Nevin, chaplain. Gooden and E. O. Lane deli- to county council; George der and V. P. Mallin, alter- L. N. Wisser, Joe Ricker frank Palomares, trustees. NAHEIM + Our Home Town NAHEIM + Our Home Town We Are Proud of Our City and Citizens! AHEIM — Way back in 1857 was a dream in lands of that group of pioneers who first settled order to satisfy that most natural human City and Citizens! ANAHEIM — Way back in 1857 was a dream in lands of that group of pioneers who first settled order to satisfy that most natural human for a home and an opportunity to earn a liveli- The 1857 many thousands of persons, inspired good Judgment and Sincerity of that first little settled here and set about to make ANAHEIM Home Town," resulting in the "1937 Anaheim" Beautiful Parks, fine residences, progressive es, excellent schools, churches, clubs and al, a spirit of cooperation in everything—for terment. Chamber of Commerce through its officials have members — is pledged to do the things will promote and maintain ANAHEIM as— "Home Town" of which we are very proud and will Welcome Suggestions for the Good of All. Chamber of Commerce Harry C. Arthur, Sr., President