anaheim-gazette 1939-10-26

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 November 7, 1889 The Board of Trustees met yesterday afternoon: Present Trustees Reiser, Littlefield, Cadman, and Goldthwaite. Marshal reported that D. W. Hunt agreed to pay water pipes to the Wartenby village from connections in Water street. He was allowed to do so. Marshal recommended that the jail be cleaned. Report of Marshal, showing collection of $344.47 for license and water was read and referred to clerk for inspection. Also report of Treasurer showing a balance of $1553.43 on hand. Bills were audited and ordered paid. George Heffner was allowed $12 per month for lighting street lamps. Mr. Littlefield, as one of the Committee on Public Improvements, reported that he had inspected work now being done on the extension of Broadway and recommended that the committee should visit the scene of the work and locate the crossing of the ditch. Mr. Bennerscheidt appeared before the Board and presented a testimonial as to his position in the suit brought by the city against him for selling water from his tank without license. Read and referred city attorney. Mr. Ward appeared before the Board complaining about the condition of Citron and Santa Ana streets, and asked the Board to 25 Years Ago October 29, 1914 Carnival Notes More than a thousand people had assembled within the enclosure between Center and Broadway on Claudina street at 8:15 o'clock on Tuesday evening and the Anaheim band was discoursing a popular strain, when the bugle announced the approach of Queen Vivian (Miss Vivian Fox) and escort. Morris Martenet and Edward Backs, guards, headed the procession. Her attendants were Misses Henrietta Schindler, Lucy Zeigler, Elsa Meinecke, Emma Frahm, Sadie Friend and Fern Horton. Her pages were Elsa Zeigler and Ursula North. The flower girls were Olga Heitshusen and Virginia Noll and little Miss Marie Noll was the crown bearer. Rev. David Todd Gilmor was chosen to crown the queen and he delivered a neat little speech appropriate to the occasion. He said Anaheim had been founded in a dream, but the dream came true. Fifty-seven years ago Hansen and Frohling purchased the site on which Anaheim now stands for $2330. Today the city clerk informs us that the same site is assessed at $2,275,000. The dream of those Pioneers was realized and we are reaping the benefits. In the earlier days of our history the people of Anaheim found it necessary to build fences around the town to ward off the roaming cattle and prowling rabbits. Today Anaheim has no walls and no T. Ernest Parker Called by Death Eearly-Day Resident of City Dies at Calexico Home Last Friday Night Funeral services were conducted at Santa Ana cemetery Monday afternoon for Theodore Ernest Parker, 77, who died Friday evening at his home at Calexico. Parker, who came to Anaheim with his family in 1871, was born December 18, 1862 at Riley, M Henry county, Illinois. His father Leonard Parker, purchased a land tract of land on what is now known as Placentia avenue, and was there that Ernest Parker spent his boyhood days. He attended Anaheim schools as a youth. On reaching manhood, Park moved to Orange where he went into the livery stable business, where, on November 27, 1884, married Miss Eva L. Yarnell; later, he purchased a large ornamental packing house and was manned of it for many years. When Mrs. Parker's health began to fall, Parker sold the parking house and the family moved to Calexico, where Mrs. Park died some years later. Park raised oranges, grapefruit and alfalfa and also had an interest in dairy for many years. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Ernest Laver and Vivian of Calexico, Mr Frank Potter of San Diego and Marion Roscoe of Los Angeles, by a number of grandchildren nieces and nephews. Mrs. Elnora A. Parker of Anaheim is one of the nieces. Assessed Values Mr. Bennerscheidt appeared before the Board and presented a testimonial as to his position in the suit brought by the city against him for selling water from his tank without license. Read and referred city attorney. Mr. Wieder appeared before the Board complaining about the condition of Citron and Santa Ana streets, and asked the Board to have either one or the other repaired. Rebate tax claims of F. Hartung and C. Fossek were deferred for one week. Adjourned. Collector A. B. Cadman has his office in the Director's room of the Irrigation District fitted up in excellent manner, and is now ready to receive the district's tax payments. The first payment was made last Thursday when the Los Angeles Improvement Bureau paid their assessment on property in the Center tract. Joel Parker and party, who some weeks ago went on a prospecting trip to Death Valley, have returned. They report the many stories of rich mines in the valley as not well founded. Their is plenty of mineral land, but little gold or silver. Carpenter Knowlton is doing himself credit by the artistic manner in which he is fitting up the offices in the rooms of the Irrigation district. T. A. Darling had a lap robe stolen from his buggy while his team was hitched in front of Langenberger's store on Saturday afternoon. P. Nicolas of Fullerton has bought two building lots in the Milshire block and will soon build a two-story brick building upon the site. A dwelling house is being built by Mrs. Wangberger on Lemon which will be occupied by Herman Dickel and family. On Monday evening at 7 o'clock a quiet wedding occurred in the parlor of the Planters hotel, the high contracting arties being Arch B. Cadman and Miss Elise Melsheimer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Elliot of the Presbyterian church. The young couple are well known here. Fifty-seven years ago Hansen and Prohling purchased the site on which Anaheim now stands for $2330. Today the city clerk informs us that the same site is assessed at $2,275,000. The dream of those Pioneers was realized and we are reaping the benefits. In the earlier days of our history the people of Anaheim found it necessary to build fences around the town to ward off the roaming cattle and prowling rabbits. Today Anaheim has no walls and no gates therefore I cannot hand the key to the city to our queen but I can extend the open hand. Her rule during the week will be one of free reign to amusement and sports. A blast from the bugle announced the two candidates for matrimony accompanied by Howard. The bride was Miss Beulah Goodwin and the groom Charles Gregory, both of El Modina. The Judge performed the ceremony and the happy couple were presented with a handsome bedroom set offered by the committee of the board of trade. A dance on the asphalt pavement was enjoyed until midnight. Tomorrow will be Orange County day. In the afternoon the grand Pioneer's parade will take place and in the evening the Board of Trade will be hosts to a banquet for the Pioneers of Southern California. Saturday a monster outdoor Hallowe'en party has been scheduled for the evening as a grand windup to a grand week. A Mardi Gras ball will close the carnival. Alex Huhn yesterday received from Mrs. A. Koenig and W. H. Shuman a sample of the Panama souvenir which they are manufacturing in San Francisco. Dan Moody, a former well-known resident of this city was in town yesterday from San Diego. Mr. Moody resided here 40 years ago, and is well remembered by many old-timers as an estimable citizen. The Mason theater was crowded to its utmost capacity Friday evening to hear Proposition No. 2 on the November ballot (the prohibition amendment) discussed by Hon. Horatio F. Stoll, commissioner at large of the State Board of Viticultural Commissioners, and Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith, well known author and speaker of Los Angeles. Mrs. Goldsmith made a convincing talk on why the fair-minded women of Cali-alfa and also had an interest in dairy for many years. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, Ernest Laverdy and Vivian of Calexico, Mr Frank Potter of San Diego and Marion Roscoe of Los Angeles, by a number of grandchildren nieces and nephews. Mrs. Elenora A. Parker of Anaheim is one of the nieces. Assessed Values in County Mountains Orange county had an assessed valuation of $194,625,620 as September 4, compared with valuation of $192,095,840 on corresponding date last year.State Controller Harry B. Rie reported this week from Sacramento. Total indebtedness of the county this year is $360,000, as compared with $420,000 in 1938.Assessed valuation for all California increased $88,576, over last year's report, while 58 counties combined indebtedness decreased $7,777,182 in same period.The figures followed the trend of increasing valuation and creasing debt which has prevailed over a period of years.Rie said.The 1939 valuation is $428,833,792 higher than that of 1938 while the indebtedness is $32,52131 less than three years ago.The value of all classifications of property increased during last year with the exception of real estate.Rie's report shows that county tax rates range from 69 cents per $100 of assessed valuation in Kings county to $2 per $100 in Del Norte county. Girl Slightly Hurt by Hit-Run Driven Mary Johnston, 212 E.Brookway, was slightly injured Friday evening when she struck down by an automobile at the corner of Emily and Central streets.The driver of the did not stop, officers said. A dwelling house is being built by Mrs. Yang on Lemon which will be occupied by Herman Dickel and family. On Monday evening at 7 o'clock a quiet wedding occurred in the parlor of the Planters hotel, the high contracting arties being Arch B. Cadman and Miss Elise Melsheimer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Elliot of the Presbyterian church. The young couple are well known here and have the best wishes of a host of friends. Tom Morris, the Westminister foot racer, won a race at San Diego a few days ago: The Santa Ana sports who placed their money on him came away about a thousand dollars richer. Morris winnings are placed at about the same figure. Miss Minnie Bailey, daughter of Wm H. Bailey of Los Angeles was married to Stephen D. Bishop of Elk, Mendocino county, at the residence of the bride's parents on Monday evening. The young couple who formerly lived here have the best wishes of a large circle of friends. A pleasant surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. C. Heimann on Friday evening. A dozen of her friends were present and an enjoyable time was had. Jacob Walton of Westminster was in town last week. He has lately moved to the Colony from his ranch on the Cox place at Buena Park, after an absence of some years. Miss Margaret Higgins, who has been on an extended sojourn at San Francisco, returned home on Tuesday. The Mason theater was crowded to its utmost capacity Friday evening to hear Proposition No. 2 on the November ballot (the prohibition amendment) discussed by Hon. Horatio F. Stoll, commissioner at large of the State Board of Viticultural Commissioners, and Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith, well known author and speaker of Los Angeles. Mrs. Goldsmith made a convincing talk on why the fair-minded women of California are opposed to the confiscation of our vineyards and Mr. Stoll also devoted most of his talk to the viticultural industry. He is thoroughly conversant with the subject and quoted figures showing the value of the grape crop to the state. Former State Senator T. J. Jones of Garden Grove for many years a well known resident of this county died recently at his home near Philadelphia. Mr. Jones leaves his wife, two sons and one daughter, Mrs. J. H. Breed, formerly Miss Phebe Jones. He was 80 years of age. The 67th birthday anniversary of Mrs. J. Harris, mother of Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein, was celebrated at the Falkenstein home on Broadway on Sunday. During the afternoon announcement of the engagement of Miss Elsie Asher of El Monte, daughter of I. Asher, formerly of the firm of Asher & Falkenstein, to J. L. Rogers of San Diego was made. Gravy Cravath, fielder of the Philadelphia Nationals and holder of the season's record for home runs in the National and American Leagues arrived in Thursday and will spend the winter at his home in Laguna hunting, fishing and swimming. ERNEST PARKER Called by Death Day-Day Resident of City reses at Calexico Home Last Friday Night General services were conducted at Anaheim cemetery Monday son for Theodore Ernest 77, who died Friday even his home at Calexico. er, who came to Anaheim his family in 1871, was born ber 18, 1862 at Riley, Mccounty, Illinois. His father and Parker, purchased a large of land on what is now as Placentia avenue, and it were that Ernest Parker spent yhood days. He attended m schools as a youth. reaching manhood, Parker to Orange where he went the livery stable business, and on November 27, 1884, he Miss Eva L. Yarnell. he purchased a large orange house and was manager for many years. in Mrs. Parker's health befall, Parker sold the packuse and the family moved Calexico, where Mrs. Parker oranges, grapefruit and also had an interest in for many years. is survived by two sons and daughters, Ernest Laverne Vivian of Calexico, Mrs. Potter of San Diego and Roscoe of Los Angeles, and number of grandchildren, and nephews. Mrs. EleaA. Parker of Anaheim is one nieces. Fourth of July was an event for elaborate celebrations in Anaheim during the 1890's. The above photograph shows a huge arch which was constructed at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets for the event either in 1891 or 1892, the exact date not being known. The prominent bings shown are the S. S. Federman store on thaand the Metz block on the right. The street track is plainly shown in the center. The vit toward the east on Center street. ALPHA BETA MARKETS WERE FIRST HELP YOURSELF STORE IN COUNTY Founding of the Alpha Beta stores, originally known as "Triangle A. B. C. stores," established the first help-yourself market entrprise in Orange county. These stores were founded by H. A. Gerard and A. W. Gerard in 1910. The three cities that formed the triangle from which the name was taken were Santa Ana, Orange chosen from clerking personnel throughout the system. The com­pany is proud of its record of never having selected for a manager­ship a man who proved incapable of filling the position. Alpha Beta Food stores was incorporated 10 years ago with H. A. Gerard, one of the founders, be­ Beach City Seeks to Open Highway A campaign to secure a highway artery tapping the i­n area back of Huntington I was indorsed early this week the beach city's chamber of merce directors. The plan would require e­sion of only a short secti­roadway by the county to Huntington Beach a new high HELP YOURSELF STORE IN COUNTY Founding of the Alpha Beta stores, originally known as "Triangle A. B. C. stores," established the first help-yourself market enterprise in Orange county. These stores were founded by H. A. Gerard and A. W. Gerard in 1910. The three cities that formed the triangle from which the name was taken were Santa Ana, Orange and Pomona, the first store being located in Santa Ana. In the early days of the enterprise, meats were the only commodities handled. Later groceries, fruits and vegetables were added to the stocks. From its modest start of three stores, the organization has grown to such an extent that 28 stores are now included in the chain. The Alpha Beta Food Stores company maintains its own warehouse and buying organization. It owns and operates its own slaughter house, thereby enabling it to purchase its beef direct from the rancher, fatten the stock and slaughter it at the proper time. Store managers are always chosen from clerking personnel throughout the system. The company is proud of its record of never having selected for a manager-ship a man who proved incapable of filling the position. Alpha Beta Food stores was incorporated 10 years ago with H. A. Gerard, one of the founders, being selected president. Store No. 12, located at Center street and Emily street, was opened in 1922 by Lawrence Hanson. Carl Houser is the present manager. George L. Jones opened store No. 26 at Center and Palm streets in 1930 and is still its manager. Prize Winning Play Slated at Pasadena One of the finest achievements of the American theatre, a perfect meld of humor, picturesqueness and pathos, will fill the southern California drama-cup to the brim when Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer CHEVROLET--OWNERS Gladly recommend the Chevrolet and Cone Brothers Service to their friends that are contemplating the purchase of a car. Whether you desire a new 1940 model or a used car — you'll find just what you want Cone Brothers Service to their friends that are contemplating the purchase of a car. Whether you desire a new 1940 model or a used car — you'll find just what you want in our show rooms or on our used car lot. Come in and See the Biggest Bargains in Anaheim. CONE BROS. CHEVROLET SALES AND SERVICE 215 N. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Phone 2215 Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 26, 1939 CHECK your BRAKES THEY'RE the most important part of your car, when it comes to safe driving! Our experts are on hand to check your brakes now. HENRY J. DUBOIS GARAGE & BRAKE SHOP "IF YOU CAN'T STOP DON'T START" 129 N. Lemon Street Phone 3123 Anaheim, California READ THE GAZETTE ADS FOR NEWS IT'S APPLE TIME AT SAFEWAY Buy them by the BOX! Julicy, crisp varieties for eating out of hand. For salads, for baking, for pies and for sauce. Now is the time to enjoy apples. Buy today! CALIFORNIA PIPPINS Crisp, juicy, California Newton Pippin Apples, from the Pajaro Valley. Excellent for pies or for sauce. 6 lbs. for 15¢ IT'S APPLE TIME AT SAFEWAY Juicy, crisp varieties for eating out of hand. For salads, for baking, for pies and for sauce. Now is the time to enjoy apples. Buy today! CALIFORNIA PIPPINS Crisp, juicy, California Newton Pippin Apples, from the Pajaro Valley. Excellent for pies or for sauce. CALIFORNIA BELLFLOWER APPLES 6 lbs. for 15¢ Watsonville grown California Bellflower Apples. WASHINGTON JONATHAN APPLES 4 lbs. for 15¢ Washington grown Jonathan Apples. Crisp, Juicy. WASHINGTON DELICIOUS APPLES 3 lbs. for 17¢ Washington grown Delicious Apples. For eating. NORTHERN ROME BEAUTY APPLES 4 lbs. for 15¢ Northern grown Rome Beauty Apples. Fine to bake. In the Grocery Department Ice Cream DAIRYLAND VANILLA per quart 15¢ Packed in quart cartons. Note low price at Safeway. Lipton's Tea 1-lb. pkg. 20¢ Yellow Label Black Tea. (Small box, 8c; ½-lb., 38c) Hemet Olives 9-oz. can 13¢ Medium size. ripe. 5-oz. can 7c (Jumbo, 9-oz. 16c) Stokely's Corn No. 2 can 10¢ Country Gentleman variety fancy corn, cream style. Spry TRIPLE-CREAMED SHORTENING 3-lb. can 48¢ Triple-creamed shortening. For baking or frying. Flour GOLD MEDAL 24¼-lb. sack 92¢ Send sales slip and 25c to Gold Medal for "Airguide" Roast Meat Thermometer. (Ask for details.) 2nd BIG WEEK! SAFEWAY Coffee Carnival AIRWAY COFFEE per lb. 13¢ Ground to your order. NOB HILL COFFEE per lb. 19¢ Finest quality. EDWARDS COFFEE 1-lb. 23¢ Regular or drip grind. EDWARDS COFFEE 2-lb. 45¢ Choice blend. Either grind. PANCAKE FLOUR Aunt 40-oz. box 20¢ Jemima. BUCKWHEAT FLOUR Aunt 20-oz. box 12¢ TABLE SYRUP Sleepy 12-oz. can 15¢ Hollow. LESLIE SALT Plain or iodized. 2-lb. 7¢ PEANUT BUTTER Beverly Brand, 1-lb. (2-lb. jar, 27c) jar 16¢ SUPER SUDS Regular 10-oz. 8¢ Red Box. pkg. (Price, .07767; tax,.00233) SUPER SUDS Concentrated. 22-oz. 20¢ Blue Box. pkg. (Price, .19417; tax,.00583) CRYSTAL WHITE SOAP For the laundry. per bar 3¢ (Price, .02913; tax,.00087) LIFEBUOY SOAP For active people. 3 bars for 17¢ Peaches Golden City Brand Freestones No. 2½ can 10¢ Jell-well Extra Flavor Gelatin Dessert 3 pkgs.for 13¢ Rippled Wheat 2 pkgs.for 17¢ Fisher's Bis-Kit Mix 40-oz. box 25¢ Mazola Oil For quart Salads can 39¢ plant can 21¢ Snowdrift Vegetable 3-lb. Shortening can 47£ 1-lb. can 17£ Canned Milk Cherub Brand Evaporated 4 tall cans 23¢ EDWARDS COFFEE Choice blend. Either grind. can 45¢ Beverly Brand. 1-lb. (2-1lb. jar. 27c) jar SUPER SUDS Regular 10 oz. pkg. Red Box. 8¢ (Price., .07767; tax., .00233) SUPER SUDS Concentrated. 22 oz. pkg. Blue Box. 20¢ (Price., .19417; tax., .00583) CRYSTAL WHITE SOAP For the per bar 3¢ laundry. (Price., .02913; tax., .00087) LIFEBUOY SOAP For active 3 bars for 17¢ people. (Price., .05502; tax., .00165) WOODBURY SOAP For face and hands. 3 bars for 20¢ (Price., .06472; tax., .00195) Peaches Golden City Brand Freestones No. 2½ can 10¢ Jell-well Extra Flavor Gelatin Dessert 3 pkgs. for 13¢ Rippled Wheat 2 pkgs. for 17¢ Fisher's Bis-Kit Mix 40 oz. box 25¢ Mazola Oil For quart Salads can 39¢ phnt can 21£ Snowdrift Vegetable 3 lb. Shortening can 47£ 1 lb. can 17£ Canned Milk Cherub Brand Evaporated 4 tall cans 23£ Ovaltine 14 oz. can 59£ 6 oz. can 33£ Black Tea -Canterbury ½ lb. box 27£ ½ lb. box 15£ In the Meat Department SIRLOIN STEAK lb. 39¢ Guaranteed beef. (Porterhouse steaks, per pound 43c; T-Bone or Club steaks, per pound 41c) PORK ROAST LOIN END lb. 19¢ Large cuts from either end of loin of fancy Eastern pork. Note low price. PRIME RIB BEEF ROAST lb. 29¢ Cut from first five ribs of Safeway Guaranteed beef, trimmed ready to roast. TOM TURKEYS lb. 25¢ Average, 16 to 25 lbs. PURE LARD lb. 10¢ Packed in 1-lb. cartons. PIECE BACON lb. 25¢ Rindless. Easy to slice. SLICED BACON lb. 13¢ Un-x-id. in V/2-lb. pkg.ea. PORK SAUSAGE lb. 23¢ Un-x-id. 1-lb. Visking. PORK LOIN Center cuts, to roast. lb. 35¢ BEEF ROAST Center cut 7-Bone roast. lb. 22¢ LAMB ROAST Center cut shoulder. lb. 20¢ LAMB LEGS Shankless, no waste. lb. 29¢ BACON—Whole or half Eastern Sugar cured lb. 19c RED SALMON Piece (Sliced, lb. 25c) lb. 23£ BLACK COD Piece (Sliced lb. 20c) lb. 19£ With exceptions noted, these prices are effective in Safeway operated departments of stores within 35 miles of L.A., through Saturday, Oct. 28 SAFEWAY Sales tax will be added to the retail prices on all taxable items.