anaheim-gazette 1938-05-26

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 Pioneers. 50 Years Ago MAY 31, 1888 The Board of Town Trustees meet in special session on Thursday. A nordinance was introduced fixing the time and place of holding regular meetings of the board. The board will meet once a week, Wednesday being the day decided upon for holding the same. An ordinance was introduced providing for the levying of a road poll tax. The clerk authorized to take an inventory of all property belonging to the town, also to prepare a financial statement to be presented at the next meeting of the board, and to procure a seal for the town. The committee on public improvements was instructed to ascertain and report on the best location for a reservoir to provide the town with water for sprinkling purposes, and the probable cost of the same. Decoration day was observed yesterday by a general cessation of business. Flags were displayed at half mast and building decorated with the national colors, at 2 o'clock company G marched from their armory to the Odd Fellow's hall, where Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., fell into line and the procession marched up Los Angeles street and into Center. At Lemon the soldiers counter marched and proceeded to the cemetery where Rev. Irvin, chaplain of the Post delivered an address Graves. The board of town trustees are looking into the feasibility of constructing a large reservoir for street sprinkling purposes. This is what is greatly needed. The entire business portion of the town should be thoroughly sprinkled, and the trustees are going about it in the right way. Mrs. John Vinson, accompanied by Miss Mary Vinson and Drew Vinson, leave this morning for their old home in Alabama whether Mr. John Vinson preceeded them some weeks ago. Pedro C. Carillo died at Santa Monica on Monday. The deceased was well and favorably known throughout the county. Sheldon Littlefield has sold to A. Goldthwaite a one-half interest in the Littlefield tract, consideration $25,000. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will shortly erect a canvas booth on Los Angeles street next to Wallop's grocery store, for the purpose of selling ice cream once or twice a week. Company G made an excellent showing on parade yesterday. There is no doubt that under the able leadership of Captain Wood the company is nearing perfection. Tyroleer Gossip—Fritz Crist, although in the rear rank, was one of the best looking soldiers in the company—Lieutenant Gade, who is Grand marshal was the personi- Betty Lord inspects a post Sunday afternoon in Sycamore slon of the Orange County Atters, will be in charge of prep Every Orange county family been invited to the old-fashion barbecue and picnic, to be st by the Disaster Relief Committee of the Orange County Amer Legion Sunday afternoon in S more Grove campground in S Ana canyon. At least 2000 persons arepected to attend the event, Leg naires estimate, basing their urces on the fact that Sunday ner for four persons at the ba cue will cost only $1.70, as agge at least $4 for the average lly dinner at home. Dinner yesterday by a general cessation of business. Flags were displayed at half mast and building decorated with the national colors, at 2 o'clock company G marched from their armory to the Odd Fellow's hall, where Malvern Hill Post, G. A. R., fell into line and the procession marched up Los Angeles street and into Center. At Lemon the soldiers counter marched and proceeded to the cemetery where Rev. Irvin, chaplain of the Post delivered an address. Graves of soldiers were then strewn with flowers, after which commander Packard spoke briefly and the possession reformed and marched back to town. As is their custom members of the Grand Army attended services on Sunday to offer prayers in memory of their departed comrades. The Presbyterian arch was filled with veterans who listened to a memorial address by Rev. G. O. Chamberlayne of the Methodist church. Rev. Irvin vacating the pulpit to the former gentleman. The national colors were displayed on the wall back of the pulpit and large pictures of Lincoln and Grant were arranged beside the flag. Census Marshal Smythe is engaged in taking the census of school children in this district. The report, almost complete shows 107 children, 197 boys and 213 girls. There are also 160 children under 5 years of age. Attending school 269, not attending 137. Our sanctum was invaded yesterday by Miss Jessie Witte, who presented the Gazette with a huge dish of ice-cream, and a monster cake, the gift of the Ladies Industrial society. The delicacies were summarily dispatched. Many thanks. On Saturday evening burglars entered the cellar of the residence of Langenberger and succeeded in carrying off a large quantity of canned preserves, jelly, etc. The thieves were so anxious to carry off the sweets that a large sack of potatoes was emptied of its contents and filled with the preserves and carried off. No clue has been obtained as yet of the marauders. Company G made an excellent showing on parade yesterday. There is no doubt that under the able leadership of Captain Wood the company is nearing perfection. Tyroleer Gossip—Fritz Crist, although in the rear rank, was one of the best looking soldiers in the company—Lieutenant Gade, as Grand marshal was the personification of military grace—Lieutenant Lewis marched like a veteran—Sergeant Thomas is one of the best orderly sergeants in the regiment—Churley Randall and W. W. Weaver were great drummers—Ed Pelligrin has few equals as a base drummer—T. S. Grimshaw played the life in great style—Corporal Kroeger is one of the best soldiers in the company—Kellogg was the dandy of them all—Corporal E. Browning is a fine soldier as well as an after dinner speaker—Did you see Strodthoff. Henry makes a dandy soldier—Frank Fox was very much admired—The Blair boys always march well—Hue Bandloft has the makings of a fine soldier—Alcadio Borquez handles his musket like a veteran. 25 Years Ago May 29, 1913 Of the 24 prominent citizens of Anaheim who went down to the sea to participate in the Victorian birthday celebration at Long Beach Saturday, only two, John N. Miller, the Los Angeles street harness dealer, and his wife were unfortunate enough to be caught in the catastrophy which snuffed out 36 lives and sent more than a hundred others to the hospitals suffering from injuries of a more or less serious nature. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were crowded against the wall near the locked entrance to the auditorium, where the exercises were to be held following the parade, where the girders of the pier gave way, allowing a section of the floor to fall and precipitating hundreds of people to the sands twenty-five feet below. The fact that they were among the last to fall, landing top of the frantic, struggling rage will cost only $1.70, as age at least $4 for the average lily dinner at home. Dinner be served from 11:30 a.m. low. The fact that they were among the last to fall, landing top of the frantic, struggling rage will cost only $1.70, as age at least $4 for the average lily dinner at home. Dinner be served from 11:30 a.m. Alexander Henry, one of patriarchs of Anaheim, was invited van of the jubilee procession. And William Cooper of Pasadena sole survivors of the Crime war in Southern California, wore the guests of honor, riding carriage immediately follow the float dedicated to the memorial of the dead queen. Besides him and Mrs. Miller and Mr. Hoe and his son, Archie, those attended the celebration for here were George Ross and w Dr. H. A. Johnston, wife and children, Dr. W. Harold Wickett, Mrs. Raymond and Louise Raymond, Miss Agnes four, Frank Champion, wife two children, Robert Johnson Mrs. Jeanette Johnston, Miss tle Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Culloch, Thomas Hill and family Mr. and Mrs. U. P. T. Ross family, Mr. and Mrs. Cummel E. Campbell and Miss Elliott. These people were all in procession and were cut off at door of the auditorium by catastrophy. Drs. Johnston Wickett joined the relief so and assisted in rendering temporary aid to the injured. Never was such an ending day of jubilee and joy leaders of the procession halted on the threshold of auditorium when they were pining to hold high revel in honour to Queen Victoria by that achasm of death opening at the feet. IT'S "SVENSKA SHARLEE" NOW! IT'S "SVENSKA SHARLEE" NOW! That whimsical wooden gossip, Charlie McCarthy, will be "chief spokesman" of the Swedish festival to be held at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, 3201 Los Feliz Boulevard, on the evening of May 25. His pal, Edgar Bergen, will be "borgmaster," or honorary mayor, of the fete. Mr. Bergen's mother, Mrs. Nellie Bergren, who was born in Hasselholm, Sweden, also will attend. The celebration honors the Swedish-American national tercentenary. The only Irishman enrolled in a Swedish society, Charlie is shown here getting his membership card in the Swedish Club of Los Angeles, sponsor of the event. Left to right: Louis Werner, club president; Walter D. Palmgren, secretary; Charlie; Birger Thinglof of the tercentenary committee, and Edgar Bergen. Unwilling T-Bones For Legion's Barbecue Betty Lord inspects a possible candidate for the big barbecue and old-fashioned picnic to be staged day afternoon in Sycamore Grove campground in Santa Ana canyon by the Disaster Relief Commission of the Orange County American Legion. Tony Barrios and Willis Duffy, both noted barbecue-masst will be in charge of preparation of food for the event. Every Orange county family has invited to the old-fashioned rescue and picnic, to be staged on Sunday afternoon in Sycamore Grove campground in Santa Ana canyon. Least 2000 persons are expected to attend the event, Legion's estimate, basing their figure on the fact that Sunday dinner for four persons at the barbeque will cost only $1.70, as against least $4 for the average dinner at home. Dinner will Loyola university's famed 70-piece band will furnish entertainment during the afternoon. In addition, a varied program of entertainment will be presented, with Frank Drumm of Santa Ana to act as master of ceremonies. Toping the program will be a full list of sports events and games both for youngsters and their parents. Tony Barrios and Willis Duffy, both barbecue cooks famed throughout the county, will be in charge of food for the dinner. Admission prices will be 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. the full-course dinner. The picnic is being sponsored by the Disaster Relief Commission as a benefit for its treasury and for staging the annual Armistice Day parade. During the March flood nearly 500 Legionnaires turned out for emergency duty, aiding in rescue of many persons and in recovery of several bodies. Funds for this work were made instantly available from the Commission's treasury. Roads to the picnic ground in Santa Ana canyon are in excellent shape and there is ample free parking for all who wish to at- The fact that they were the last to fall, landing on the frantic, struggling mass humanity probably saved their but both are now at the late hospital quite seriously ill, although neither is in a serious condition. Alexander Henry, one of the archs of Anaheim, was in the midst of the jubilee procession. He William Cooper of Pasadena, the survivors of the Crimean War Southern California, were guests of honor, riding in a large immediately following boat dedicated to the memory of dead queen. Besides Mr. Mrs. Miller and Mr. Henry Davis son, Archie, those who led the celebration from where George Ross and wife, A. Johnston, wife and two children, Dr. W. Harold Wickett wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McKitt, Mrs. Raymond and Miss Raymond, Miss Agnes Bal-Frank Champion, wife and children, Robert Johnston, Stefanette Johnston, Miss Myrith, Mr. and Mrs. J. McCarthy, Thomas Hill and family, and Mrs. U. P. T. Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Cummings, Campbell and Miss Elliott. These people were all in the mission and were cut off at the threshold of the auditorium by the trophy. Drs. Johnston and McKitt joined the relief squad assigned in rendering temporary aid to the injured. Theater was such an ending to a jubilee and joy. The procession were on the threshold of thearium when they were planned to hold high revel in honor Queen Victoria by that awful death opening at their place of impaired health and will devote his time in the future to rest and recuperation after arduous cares of 36 years of active business life. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rae and Mrs. W. T. Wallop left Monday for Bear Valley where they will spend three or four weeks camping, fishing and otherwise enjoying themselves. Miss Ethel Zeigler was in town the early part of last week, a guest of Misses Florence and Hazel Lacey. T. W. Jackson has traded his ranch west of town for the Wm. McLaughlin residence on East Broadway and will take possession of the place with his family about July 1st. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mason returned Tuesday from a honey-moon trip to Kentucky and will soon be at home in their new residence. Crowther's Cadet band will give a free open air concert next Saturday night at the band stand next to the post office at 8 o'clock. Everybody is invited to hear it. Miss Bessie Thompson of Peris, formerly of Anaheim was a guest this week of Miss Irma Steadman. Mrs. Chas. Halley held the lucky number at the drawing of the chocolate set at Hartfield's cause of impaired health and will devote his time in the future to rest and recuperation after arduous cares of 36 years of active business life. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dahlman were Sunday visitors in Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hill leave in June for a visit to County Tyron, Ireland, Mr. Hill's former home, which he has not seen since coming to this country 41 years ago. They will be absent until the end of the year. Dr. Henrico Oelkers and Theodore Diedrichs, who are touring Europe write from Berlin that they were present at the celebration in that city of the wedding of the emperor's daughter, Luise, to the Prince of Cumberland. They will probably be absent several months. Oklahoma Reunion to Be Held Monday More than 20,000 former Oklahomaans now residing in southern California are expected to attend the annual Oklahoma spring picnic to be held in Sycamore Grove, Los Angeles, on Monday, May 30, according to attorney Harry C. Mabry, president of the society. The program and show are given free of charge. The public is invited to attend and all former residents of Oklahoma are urged to be present. Saturday night and carried off the handsome prize. W. J. Elliott drove to Long Beach Saturday afternoon to view the collapsed auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dahlman were Sunday visitors in Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hill leave in June for a visit to County Tyron, Ireland, Mr. Hill's former home, which he has not seen since coming to this country 41 years ago. They will be absent until the end of the year. Dr. Henrico Oelkers and Theodore Diedrichs, who are touring Europe write from Berlin that they were present at the celebration in that city of the wedding of the emperor's daughter, Luise, to the Prince of Cumberland. They will probably be absent several months. Cotton Week State-Wide Boat California cotton grow assured state-wide supply of National Cotton week to June 4 when chain stocking all those not cotton goods, announced would feature cotton in vertising and promotion. F. Frick, Bakersfield, of the California Cotton Merchandising committee surance of this support ceded from representative chain stores operating in nia. The announcement said, was in reply to a forwarded previously by mittee to the chain stores cooperation during the urged. 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Naturally enough, the observations have to do with some of the newspapers — all weeklies — in Orange county, whose cooperative enterprise this department is. Hardly a week passes but brings to light at least one instance of the peculiar quirk of mind which seems to expect a certain type of loyalty without offering any in exchange. It usually has to do with a community event or project, in which the local newspaper is expected to extend a full measure of loyalty, but in which, the cash outlay involved goes out of town, to somebody who is called on for none of that "cooperation" which customarily is depended on to produce a successful enterprise. The latest, and one of the most impressive, cases of this type has just been unearthed at one of our beach cities—one, in fact made most famous by its oil. To boost a big event, and make a profit, a "program" was gotten out—one of those booklets which nobody but the proofreader ever reads. It is mostly ads, which are purely donations. The program part is subject to so much change that it cannot serve as a guide. All it does is make a nice printing job. The beach city involved contributed $125 for a page advertisement in this program. The cash came from a fund raised by taxes. And where was the program printed? In the printing plant owned by the weekly newspaper in that city? How dumb! No, it was printed in the county seat, even though the local printer offered to do it at the same figure. Will the local newspaper help boost the big event? Oh, surely. He will be an outlaw if he doesn't. Could the local newspaper have gotten a $125 donation from the city. Oh surely. (Just let him try it.) What price? Oh, hum. 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