anaheim-gazette 1938-05-05

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter of a Century Ago. These Files Contain the Only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange county in the Days of the Ploneers. 50 Years Ago May 10, 1888 When the commissioned officers of Company G arrived in Los Angeles on last Saturday to cast their votes for the colonyel of the regiment, they were told they could not vote unless they were in uniform. As the uniforms of our local company have been forwarded, the officers were in a quandry. Capt. Wood and Lieutenant Lewis began a still hunt for the necessary garments, which were speedily acquired and donned. Lieutenant Gade could not be supplied with proper uniform, but a gallant guardsman of the Angelic city came to his rescue with a major's uniform, which, however, Gade declined with thanks. An enjoyable picnic was given at Backs gave on Saturday afternoon. It was attended by a large number of young people who amused themselves with games, etc. Dainty lunch baskets were filled with good things, to which ample justice was lone by those in attendance. Among those present were Addie Spoerl, Mena Bauer, Louise Bennerscheidt, Freda Dravson, Anna Knapki, Amy Kröeger, Winnie Melrose, Mamie Winter, Lina Kroeger, Martha Hartung, Anna Bauer, Elsie Newbauer, Carrie Bauer, Mary Bauer, Sophie Backs, Lizzie Bauer, Laura Gade, Katie Backs, Amelia Backs, Freda Backs, Louise Knapki, Jessie Melrose, Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Myrna Winter, Clément Shof a guest last week of Mr. and Mrs. Northam at Vineridge. Wm. A. Witte and Miss Hilda Witte even in South Riverside last Thursday. D. Eugene Wing of Boston, who has made his home for some time past at the Planters hotel has returned to the Hub. The St. Michael's Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. J. H. Hart next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Democratic County Convention met in Los Angeles last week. Hon. Stephen M. White, I. W. Helman and R. F. del Valle were elected delegates at large to the state convention and from this supervisor district Richard Egan of San Juan, W. H. Spurgeon of Santa Ana, Geo. C. Hagan of Orange, B. F. Porter of Anaheim and Mr. Courtney of Artesia were elected to the state convention. Hon. L. J. Rose was recommended as a suitable candidate for congress. The Tyroleers have received sixty Springfield rifles with which they will drill hereafter. 25 Years Ago May 8, 1913 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the regular meeting of the Ebell club held Saturday May 3rd at Odd and little attention is given raising crops. A merry party consisting of Mrs. W. T. Wallop, Mr. Mrs. F. R. Hudson, Miss G Adams, Misses Paula and Ex Palm, E. E. Smith, Leo Sher and Ed Lamhofer drove to tiago canyon some evenings and participated in a Dutch style of the art by Chef Bill Wollop. They returned at midnight and report having a way up there. Walter Johnson, formerly Olinda, who pitched his first ball game in this section, is one great works for Washington. He pitched four winning goals and completed two others, and not been scored against in 42 two-thirds innings. In the games which he finished Washington won the Senators being hind their opponents when the Olinda twirler went into the Johnson has been doing phenominal work and stands at the end of American League pitchers. John Walls was in town Imperial on Sunday on a business trip and meeting friends. John is prospering the interior valley and reporting thermometer way up. Theodore Roberts had the first and show window of his pot jewelry store painted the week and has fitted up the mises in true metropolitan style. W. P. Webb was in Los Anno the first of the week meeting time friends from Nebraska where he had not seen for 12 years. Painters the past week did ample justice was lone by those in attendance. Among those present were Addie Spoorl, Mena Bauer, Louise Bennerscheidt, Freda Dravson, Anna Knapki, Amy Kroeger, Winnie Melrose, Mamie Winter, Lina Kroeger, Martha Hartung, Anna Bauer, Elsie Newbauer, Carrie Bauer, Mary Bauer, Sophie Backs, Lizzie Bauer, Laura Gade, Katie Backs, Amelia Backs, Freda Backs, Louise Knapki, Jessie Melrose, Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Myer, Mrs. Winter, Clement Sheffield, Willie Winter, Willie Lawrence, Charlie Bauer, Henry Knapki, Freddie Backs, Gussie Bennerscheidt, Joe Boege, Herman Bennerscheidt, Josie Bennerscheidt, Allan Melrose. The new board of Town Trustees quiesced on Monday and organized by electing Frank Ey president of the Board. The following committees were appointed: Public Improvements, Reeser, Littlefield, Boege. Finance, Littlefield, Ey, Goldthwaite. Fong Quo, the Celestial beauty who recently paid Anaheim a visit to view the scenes of her childhood, was kidnapped in Los Angeles last Saturday. She was recently married to Tin Wo, who formerly kept a laundry here. They were reported to be very happy and when Fong was here a few weeks ago she was richly dressed in frills, flounces, sealskin, while on one tiny yellow hand sparkled a diamond ring which unfortunately was lost to her in some unexplained way while she was visiting here. Tin suspects that his wife is detained in a Chinese laundry in Los Angeles and is having the place watched. If she is not released soon serious trouble is feared in Chinatown. Fong Quo is well known in Anaheim, where she went to school and was considered a good scholar. W. M. Bailey, one of the proprietors of the Olinda ranch, was in town for a few days during the past week. Mr. Bailey leaves on a business trip to the Sandwich Islands in about a week. P. A. Schumacher has sold five acres of land to Williams and Schindler, on Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, for $1500. Mr. Schindler will begin making brick at once, both for Fullerton and Hartung, Anna Bauer, Elsie Newbauer, Carrie Bauer, Mary Bauer, Sophie Backs, Lizzie Bauer, Laura Gade, Katie Backs, Amelia Backs, Freda Backs, Louise Knapki, Jessie Melrose, Mrs. Bauer, Mrs. Myer, Mrs. Winter, Clement Sheffield, Willie Winter, Willie Lawrence, Charlie Bauer, Henry Knapki, Freddie Backs, Gussie Bennerscheidt, Joe Boege, Herman Bennerscheidt, Josie Bennerscheidt, Allan Melrose. The Tyroleers have received sixty Springfield rifles with which they will drill hereafter. 25 Years Ago May 8, 1913 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year at the regular meeting of the Ebell club held Saturday, May 3rd, at Odd Fellows hall. President, Mrs. Ida Tipton; first vice president, Mrs. Ida Dutton; second vice president, Mrs. Geo. Terry; corresponding secretary, Miss E. Kate Rae; recording secretary, Miss Alice Grimshaw; treasurer, Mrs. Chamberlain; curator, Mrs. Spencer; librarian, Mrs. Grim; directors, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Angell. An open meeting will be held in June, at which husbands and friends will be invited. Supper will be served followed by an informal social gathering. During the months of July and August members will meet at their regular time for a social afternoon. Business will be postponed until the September meeting as has always been the custom. The following program was presented: vocal solo, Miss Ada Brown; reading; Miss Finney; piano duet, Mrs. Goodale and Miss Helena Goodale. Dr. Lloyd C. Bailey and wife were in town Friday visiting friends. Dr. Bailey has just returned from Mazatlan, coming up from San Diego. He reports revolutionary sentiments spreading throughout the state of Sinaloa, as well as in Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila and other border states. He was in Mazatlan on arrival of the cruiser Colorado,and states the warship caused considerable excitement there,the natives never having seen so powerful a vessel. He has disposed of his interests in that city and will take up his residence in Los Angeles. He lived 14 years in Mazatlan and was there last year during the bombardment of that city.Business is at a standstill in Sinaloa. Theodore Roberts had the first of the week meeting time friends from Nebraska with he had not seen for 12 years. Painters the past week dated the front of the F.R.U.L block on North Los Angeles with a new coat of paint. C. G. Billings dispatched all of beautiful roses and on blossoms one day last week friends in North Dakota. Manager Bilger of Fairy theatre has decorated the front his amusement parlor with a of white paint adding much the attractiveness of the appearance. Mr. and Mrs. C.E.Holcombe Miss Dora Zeyn motored to llywood one day last week were guests of Mr. and Mrs.Dergey formerly of this city are temporarily sojourning that city. The Santa Ana river can have forth overflow its banks strained and run amuck ther flourishing ranches of it tile bottoms with impunity,vided it can accumulate en water.The Board of Superintendent Tuesday turned down the plication for authority to olish a protection district. Twelve hundred and seven names of residents and landers within the boundary line the proposed district were reed in opposition to it,and was not all. One man are the audience and announce district had not been canvassed but he and all his neighbors against it. There were many mentions advanced by the crowd on every side of the tion, Assemblyman Weisel has W. M. Bailey, one of the proprietors of the Olinda ranch, was in town for a few days during the past week. Mr. Bailey leaves on a business trip to the Sandwich Islands in about a week. P. A. Schumacher has sold five acres of land to Williams and Schindler, on Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, for $1500. Mr. Schindler will begin making brick at once, both for Fullerton and Los Angeles markets. Mr. and M. Max Nebelung left Monday for a visit to Portland, Oregon, where Mrs. Nebelung will remain for some months. Mr. Nebelung is expected back in a few days. Benjamin Kraemer, Frank Hilmer and Harry J. All are students at Woodbury's Business College, Los Angeles. A. E. Gilroy went to Los Angeles on Monday to be a first-night-er at Mrs. Langtry's performance. Mrs. Yocum of Los Angeles was IN SEATTLE H.E.Dupas Manager Delightful convenience for the traveler and tourist—intelligent assistance for the business man—modern, restful comfort for all. RATES FROM $2.50 NEW WASHINGTON HOTEL PRESTIGE WITH POPULARITY Rugs Vacuum Shampooe The Only Thorough Way to Remove All Dirt and Grime. We will clean and size your rugs so they lay properly and all work is done by experienced Anaheim people. We promise you complete satisfaction. For Limited Time Only Moth Proof Blanket Bags Free with all Blankets Cleaned Our dry cleaning kills moths and the bag keeps them out. Your Blankets will look better, last longer and be warmer next winter if you let Acme clean them. MERLE E. WEST'S ACME CLEANERS & DYERS Phone 2405 920 N. Los Angeles St. Anahel ANAHEIM GAZETTE The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H.TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Single Taxers apparently "never say die!" California voters have repudiated the shop-worn and discredited "single tax" at no less than half a dozen elections—in each instance, by overwhelming majorities. But the voters may again be forced to kill the exorbitant land tax proposal at the forthcoming November election, unless citizens in rural communities are vigilant in their own defense and refuse to sign petitions in behalf of the scheme. Petitions seeking to qualify the "single tax" for the 1938 ballot have been in circulation for many months past in metropolitan areas and paid petition solicitors now have been put to work in rural counties in a desperate effort to get the required number of names before July 10—the final date when such petitions can be filed with county clerks for this year's election. It behooves every rural voter to be on his guard when petitions are submitted for his signature, as the "tax the land" plan is again being submitted this year under the guise of a sales tax repeal act. A challenge to rural California is the fact that the sponsors of the "single tax" can only secure the added names needed to qualify the measure from California's back country. Further circulation of petitions visionary and deceptive act to the people—and whether the 12,000 names are secured will depend on whether voters heed the wise injunction to "read before you sign." Few, indeed, are the common taxpayers who would deliberately sign a petition to double or treble their own taxes, but tens of thousands of signatures were secured in the larger cities by the ruse of representing the proposal as an act to repeal the sales tax—with the solicitors carefully dodging any reference to the "single tax." So flagrant was this type of misrepresentation two years ago when the "single tax" petitions were circulated that the state supreme court took cognizance of the deception and barred the measure from the ballot. This year, however, proponents of the plan have sought to avoid legal difficulties by incorporating their misinformation in handbills, or disseminating it by word of mouth, instead of using a misleading title. Bold red letters are used in handbills distributed by the petition solicitors to announce that their proposal "repeals the sales tax and prohibits future sales taxes." But the voter who is determined to find out what the act actually provides as a substitute for the sales tax will find it only by diligent search—in small type! California farmers and Californians have been selected for "Sophomore amateur vaudeville show given at Anaheim uni-school... Mrs. Jessie Sewell general director of the which prizes will be given four best acts. Assisting Mrs. Sewall ticket committee are Schneider, Natalie Ho Wisser and Howard Ann. The program committee Miss Laura Gene Frantz Bob Barnes, Bill Hellingener, Betty Wingfield Smith, Betty Naffiger ene Anthony. Judging will be done by this group and the other team. The advertising committee includes Harry Burden, Melvin Crane, Richard Emmett Barnett, Victor Joan McClary, Virginia Jimmie Starr, Miss Velteacher; Betty Hawkins Benson, Geraldine Hopper Herron, Corinne Romme bara Clough are in candy sale. Welfare Case for County M Aid to the needy agorphans, and other uninsured in Orange county increase per cent in number of cases between February, 1937 anduary, 1938, according to "Security for Unemployed cently made public by Taxpayers' association. number of cases aided in ty went from 1,669 in P. Webb was in Los Angeles first of the week meeting old friends from Nebraska whom had not seen for 12 years. Inters the past week decorate the front of the F. Ruhman on North Los Angeles street a new coat of paint. G. Billings dispatched a box beautiful roses and orange flowers one day last week to dads in North Dakota. Manager Bilger of Fairyland here has decorated the front of amusement parlor with a coat white paint, adding much to attractiveness of the place's charm. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb and Dora Zeyn motored to Hollywood one day last week and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul de, formerly of this city, who temporarily sojourned in city. The Santa Ana river can hence-a overflow its banks untreened and run amuck through flourishing ranches of its fern-bottoms with impunity, prodd it can accumulate enough er. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday turned down the petition for authority to estab-a protection district. Twelve hundred and seventeen miles of residents and land owned within the boundry lines of proposed district were recorded in opposition to it, and that not all. One man arose in audience and announced hisict had not been canvassed, he and all his neighbors were must it. There were many argu-uts advanced by the large ed on every side of the ques-assemblyman Weisel has kind-be on his guard when petitions are submitted for his signature, as the "tax the land" plan is again be-ing submitted this year under the guise of a sales tax repeal act. A challenge to rural California is the fact that the sponsors of the "single tax" can only secure the added names needed to qualify the measure from California's back country. Further circulation of petitions in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Alameda counties is prohibited, as filings have been completed in the three big counties and the 40-day period for filing of supplemental petitions in these areas has expired. Approximately 12,000 additional signatures of registered voters must be secured to re-submit the ly forwarded us from Sacramento a copy of the handbook of the legislature giving names of members of both houses. Mr. Weisel states the legislature is considering the blue sky bill, which he says will undoubtedly be enacted into law. Ed Conliff was a brief visitor in town the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hamler, Miss Reideman and Miss Dautenbach drive to Long Beach in an automobile on Sunday and enjoyed a day's outing at the beach. Bold red letters are used in handbills distributed by the petition solicitors to announce that their proposal "repeals the sales tax and prohibits future sales taxes." But the voter who is determined to find out what the act actually provides as a substitute for the sales tax will find it only by diligent search—in small type! California farmers and California citizens generally can ill-afford to take any chances of being saddled with the disastrous consequences of an experiment with the "single tax." The "single tax" is rooted in the theory that the private ownership of land "is against natural justice"; it is an attempt to use the power to tax to destroy private ownership of land. If the "single tax" was enacted in California—and remained in effect for any considerable period of time—thousands of California farmers would lose their land by tax-confiscation and would have the unhappy choice of quitting the farm or becoming tenants of the state. Thousands of home-owners would lose their homes; thousands of businesses would face tax-bankruptcy. 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The program committee includes Miss Laura Gene Frantz, teacher; Bob Barnes, Bill Helling, Al Havener, Betty Wingfield, Connie Smith, Betty Naffziger and Laurene Anthony. Judging of the acts will be done by this group of students and the other teachers. The advertising committee includes Harry Burden, teacher; Melvin Crane, Richard Mosley, Emmett Barnett, Victor Paysee, Joan McClary, Virginia Ward and Jimmie Starr. Miss Velda Barnes, teacher; Betty Hawkins, Esther Benson, Geraldine Hopkins, Ruth Herron, Corinne Rommel and Barbara Clough are in charge of candy sale. Welfare Case Load for County Mounts Aid to the needy aged, blind, orphans, and other unemployables in Orange county increased 124.5 per cent in number of cases aided between February, 1937, and February, 1938, according to a study "Security for Unemployables," recently made public by California Taxpayers' association. The total number of cases aided in the county went from 1,669 in February, 1938 to 1,809 in May 5, 1938. CCC Man Killed by Train Sunday Night Struck while walking along the track by a southbound Santa Fe train about midnight Sunday, Robert B. Thomas, 45, resident of El Toro CCC camp, was instantly killed. Engineer B. E. Benson was in charge of the train. Investigating officers were unable to determine whether Thomas failed to step off the tracks in time to avoid being struck or if he had been walking too close to the track when the train went by. Little boys who use bad language playing marbles grow up and play golf. Farm Bureau Picnic Slated for May 14 One thousand people are expected for the annual picnic of the Orange county farm bureau which will be held at Irvine park, May 14. It will be the 21st annual picnic of this organization. Among the highlights of the meeting are the appearance of the farm bureau chorus and the speech to be made by Ray B. Wiser, president of the California Farm Bureau federation. Nothing is so upsetting to a woman's poise as worrying over her avoirdupois. 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