anaheim-gazette 1939-10-26

NINE STUDENTS ENROLL IN FIRST SCHOOL; ONE-ROOM BUILDING USED Ten years before The Anaheim Gazette was founded in 1870, the first school was organized in this city. Although the history of the elementary schools dates back to 1860, it was not until 1898 that a high school was established here. The small colony was faced with many hardships in starting a school for few children who lived here. The enrollment on the first opening day was nine children, and it was not until 1861 that the first schoolhouse was erected. This building was located on what is now Elm street and was constructed of adobe which had been made upon the building lot. Fred William Kuelp, first teacher, knew the trials of having the original building destroyed by flood in 1862, conducting classes in the residence of August Langenberger and in the office of the Anaheim Water company after the school building had been destroyed. Resigns Principalship Because of failing health, Kuelp resigned his post in 1869 and was succeeded by Carl Van Gulpen, who served only until the completion of the term. With the opening of school in the fall of 1869, J. M. Guinn became principal of the school and immediately set about to improve and advance the school which had already grown remarkably in size. He employed an assistant teacher in a few months and made the first attempt at grading the school. It soon became imperative that local instructors be obtained so the site of Fremont school was purchased and on May 14, 1901, ground was broken for the new building. Further expansion occurred in 1904 when a block on East Broadway at Olive streets was purchased and a four-room building constructed thereon, at a total cost of $10,000. Formation of a separate union high school district to include the Loara, Magnolia and Anaheim districts was made in 1908, and three years later a bond issue of $105,000 and sale of the old high school building to the elementary school district made possible the purchase of an 11-acre site and erection of a group of six buildings. These were built on the present site of the high school. In 1913, the Katella elementary school district was formed and became a part of the Anaheim union high school district. The year 1914 saw the establishment of the first kindergarten and the doubling of the capacity of Broadway school. Superintendent Hired Growth of the elementary district had been so rapid that in 1919 a regular district superintendent was employed, J. B. Abernathy being selected for the position. During the same year a 10-room and kindergarten building was erected at Central, as was a five-room and kindergarten building on Citron street. The old Central building was sold in 1920. The following year buildings were erected on North Palm street on leased ground to accommodate S. Q. R. Store's Finest Institution. Schumacher and Renner Have Been Partners Since Business Founded Back in 1907, two young men who had spent most of their childhood in Anaheim joined hands embarking upon a business adventure in the then small town Anaheim. Today, 32 years later August E. Schumacher and Oscar H. Renner are still doing business as partners in the operation of The S. Q. R. Store. The S. Q. R. Store actually has its beginning back in 1883 when Samuel Federman came to Anaheim and conducted a store in the Kroeger building in the center of the first block on West Center street, and on the south side. 1888 he erected his own building on the northeast corner of Central and Los Angeles streets, conducting his business at that location until selling out to Schumacher and Renner in 1907. Renner himself, had been employed by Federman in 1892 and remained with the concern until he and his young partner purchased the business. The new firm enjoyed immediate prosperity and has grown unruly, after 32 years, The S. Q. Store is one of the leading department stores in Orange county. In 1913, The S. Q. R. Store moved to the new Dreyfus building on the southwest corner Center and Los Angeles street. There the proprietors opened with a new stock of goods, carry substantially the same lines... Building is Rented Little change was made during the succeeding two years, but in August 1873 an additional building was rented for school purposes for $240 a year and in September the first intermediate department was established. Within six months, a second district tax was voted to provide funds to maintain the school the full school year. Then followed the construction of Central school, a building which many present-day residents of Anaheim will remember. At a cost of $3,000, acquired through a district tax election, the trustees in 1876 purchased property on Chartres street where the George Washington school now stands, but it was not until 1878 that authorization was received from the state legislature to issue bonds to the amount of $10,000 to finance the new building. It is of interest that Anaheim residents introduced and supported the law which made bond issues for school building purposes legal in this state. Deeds to the property on which Central school was built were obtained from F. W. Koll, Henry Hammel, Andrew H. Denker and Mrs. Conrad C. Kuchel, grandmother of the present publisher of The Gazette. The new school was formally accepted by the trustees on January 10, 1879. Important Years The years 1880 and 1881 were rather important in the history of Anaheim schools. While it is true that the first separate high school in Anaheim was not founded until Growth of the elementary district had been so rapid that in 1919 a regular district superintendent was employed, J. B. Abernathy being selected for the position. During the same year a 10-room and kindergarten building was erected at Central, as was a five-room and kindergarten building on Citron street. The old Central building was sold in 1920. The following year buildings were erected on North Palm street on leased ground to accommodate Mexican children. Eight rooms were added to the Fremont school and construction of the Citron school were events of 1923. During the same year a site was purchased on the south side of East Center street upon which the Lincoln school was built in 1924. The earthquake of March, 1933, dealt a heavy blow to both the elementary and high school districts, but a completely rebuilt and modernized system of schools has resulted. The high school district was first to go forward with a rehabilitation program, action being made possible by the carrying of a bond issue for $275,000 on May 15, 1933. A new auditorium, library, study hall, administration offices and 16 classrooms were constructed from this money. In 1935 the federal government granted the district $110,000, which was applied in perfecting, finishing and furnishing the new units. The school took occupancy of the new main building in August, 1936, and the Auditorium in November. Project is Completed Since then the district has received additional grants which have been used in the construktion of two gymnasium units. Through a bond issue of $195,000 and large grants from the federal government, the elementary school district has been able to construct a new building for John C. Fremont school, an entirely new school named Benjamin Franklin and to repair and remodel other school buildings in the district. The entire project cost something more than half a million dollars. Administrative heads of the two school districts are J. A. Clayes, high school principal and superintendent, and M. A. Gauer, elementary school district superintendent. Now, after 80 years of interesting history, Anaheim has one of the outstanding school systems in the state. Besides its large, comyoung partner purchased two business. The new firm enjoyed immediate prosperity and has grown unnow, after 32 years, The S. Q. Store is one of the leading department stores in Orange county. In 1913, The S. Q. Store moved to the new Dreyfus building on the southwest corner Center and Los Angeles streets. There the proprietors opened with a new stock of goods, carry substantially the same lines of goods that they still sell. In early days the young manshants found it necessary to speak German and Spanish in order to accommodate patrons from sections of the county and that became proficient in the languages. Anaheim was then now, the favorite trading town northern Orange county and customers came from Buena Park Westminster, Garden Grove, Pecenta, Yorba and other nearby settlements. When The S. Q. Store was young, goods were purchased two a year. There were the "spring and summer" and "fall and winter" seasons. Large shipments came freight twice a year from Chicago and St. Louis. Advertising display of goods have undergone a tremendous change in the years of the store's existence Window trimming was not the art that it is today. Among the early-day memoirs of Schumacher and Renner are town clock and bell tower strikes; the hour, the safety bicycle and bicycle built-for-two; the hatch over Center and Las Angles streets for July 4 celebrations; the burning of the famous Planters hotel. The store has kept pace with growth of the city and surrounding territory. Beginning in 1881 with five employees, there are no 48 men and women employed this up-to-date department store Then, in the "horse and bug days" the trade radius was even miles; now with fast automobiles it is 23. Schumacher and Renner came to Anaheim with their respective families in 1887, the former from Texas and the later from Michigan, and started working stores at the age of 14 years. They were dealing in dry goods in "gay nineties" and can tell you about the "mauve decade." They have seen Anaheim go from a village of 1200 populated to its present size of about 12 inhabitants. The trade terrific Central school was built were obtained from F. W. Koll, Henry Hammel, Andrew H. Denker and Mrs. Conrad C. Kuchel, grandmother of the present publisher of The Gazette. The new school was formally accepted by the trustees on January 10, 1879. Important Years The years 1880 and 1881 were rather important in the history of Anaheim schools. While it is true that the first separate high school in Anaheim was not founded until 1898, some high school courses had been provided along with other classes some 20 years earlier. In fact, the first class was graduated from the high school in 1880 with Miss Matilda Rimpau as its only member. The following spring, the first written examinations were given at the close of the year and the first graduation exercises were held in Kroeger's Hall. At that close of that year also, Guinn resigned his principalship to accept a Los Angeles position. For the next few years the only advancement of particular interest was the construction of a new school in West Anaheim in 1889. Somewhat dissatisfied, the school withdrew from the Anaheim district in 1891, but within two or three years requested to be reinstated to the system. The school is Loara and is again a separate district, affiliated with the Anaheim high school district. Central school was enlarged to twice its original capacity in 1895, and three years later the Anaheim high school was established through the efforts of C. P. Evans, who became its first principal. When the present high school plant was dedicated three years ago, Evans was one of the speakers. New Structure Built Three years after the high school was established a bond issue of $12,000 was voted to construct a new building for the sole use of the high school. The press- Freight Shipped to Old Landing Back in the years when Anaheim was in the infancy freight was shipped from San Francisco to what was Old Anaheim Landing and what is now known as Seal Beach. Steamers carrying this freight would anchor out at sea within a radius of one mile, the freight was transferred from the steamers to the wharf at Old Anaheim Landing in freighters that looked like large barges. Many sailors were employed on these barges. They were propelled from the steamer to the wharf by these sailors, a large rope being fastened to the ship and also to the pier on the wharf. Pulleys were fastened on each end, and the sailors drew in the slack, similar to drawing a bucket of water out of a well on a pulley. Freight delivered at the Old Anaheim Landing was transferred by 12-horse teams hitched to huge wagons and carried to Anaheim and San Bernardino, the only two stops on the road. The Earl of Leicester presented Queen Elizabeth with the first wristwatch in 1572. Failure of Citizens Bank Here Recall The Anaheim Citizens bank when first organized was located in a building on West Central Street, near Los Angeles street. The late Plez James was president and George Hoar cashier. The bank was forced to close doors when some of the security could not be converted into real cash. A meeting of depositors called in the old Kroeger hall. James was granted a period of days in which to call in the most closed. He failed to secure money and the bank was closed. Had he asked for a longer time would have weathered the storm. James had the confidence of people. However, he was ruined financially. One night an indepositor called at his home threatened his life. Sugar Factory Was Unsuccessful Here For some years in the 80's, sugar beet raising was one of the most industries in the area around Anaheim. Many residents of the city invested money in a factory where was built north of town. The venture was unsuccessful, however, and much money was lost. ANAHEIM GAZETTE R. Store is Mining Institution Teacher and Renner Have been Partners Since Business Founded in 1907, two young men spent most of their childhood Anaheim joined hands in bringing upon a business adventure the then small town of San Mateo. Today, 32 years later, E. Schumacher and Oscar Renner are still doing business owners in the operation of The R. Store. S. Q. R. Store actually had winning back in 1883 when Federman came to Analand conducted a store in the building in the center of West Center block on West Center and on the south side. In he erected his own building northeast corner of Center Los Angeles streets, conducts business at that location selling out to Schumacher Renner in 1907. Renner, of, had been employed by man in 1892 and remained the concern until he and his partner purchased the new firm enjoyed immediasperity and has grown until after 32 years, The S. Q. R. is one of the leading departtores in Orange county. 1913, The S. Q. R. Store reto the new Dreyfus buildon the southwest corner of and Los Angeles streets. The proprietors opened with stock of goods, carrying initially the same lines of Around the first of the century Anaheim was noted for the ostrich farm operated by Billie Frantz. The above picture shows Frantz driving a pair of his trained ostriches. Business and ProClub Leading The Business and Professionals Women's club, an organization promoting civic, social and coomic advancement for women general and its members in ticular, was organized in Anain May, 1922. The story of the group's fotion here is highly interestD. W. Anderson, sent to Anaby the federal government a representative of community vice work, instigated the four of the club. Anderson's prinduties were with the various mservice clubs, but he felt that of his time and efforts were to the women of Anaheim to their splendid work during war. There was, however, women's service club with v FOR 51 YEAR We have been making DREAMS We have been making DREAMS Come TRUE Since 1889 we have assisted in putting hundreds in to plans which resulted in actualities. We only the construction of New Homes — but those. See use today about these. BENEFITS UNDER THE MUTUAL PLAN You may obtain your loan comittment promptly without delays, red tape or unnecessary expense. It costs you nothing to No charge is made unless w except mileage on outside ap You can own a home BENEFITS UNDER THE MUTUAL PLAN You may obtain your loan comittment promptly without delays, red tape or unnecessary expense. Every month with the same amount of money, you pay less interest and more on principal. You have no risk nor expense as to renewals, as each loan runs until it is paid up. Your loan never falls due, as it gets less each month and finally disappears, leaving your home free and clear. The Savings Loan and Bills Association of Anaheim 211 East Center Street Business and Professional Women's Club Leading Service Organization The Business and Professional Women's club, an organization for voting civic, social and economic advancement for women in rural and its members in parish, was organized in Anaheim May, 1922. The story of the group's formation here is highly interesting. M. Anderson, sent to Anaheim the federal government as a representative of community service, instigated the founding the club. Anderson's principal ideas were with the various men's ice clubs, but he felt that some time and efforts were owed to the women of Anaheim due their splendid work during the There was, however, no women's service club with which he could work. In order to organize a women's service club, Anderson called together the heads of the men's organizations with other civic leaders and Miss Agnes Weber, a prominent business woman who is now Mrs. Glen Stilwell. Miss Weber suggested the names of four women to assist her and represent the business women. She selected Irene Jacques, teachers; Lucy Woods, doctors and nurses; Carrie Lou Evans (now Mrs. James Sutherland) newspaper women; and Marjorie Rains, stenographers and secretaries. The first meeting was held at the Elks clubhouse in May 1922, with the president of the Los Angeles B. & P. W. club and Mrs. Dephlan of the California Federation of B. & P. W. clubs in attendance. Elected as officers were Lucy Woods, superintendent of the Anaheim Sanitarium, president; Blanche Mickle (now Mrs. Kurt Epstein) vice president; Agnes Weber Stilwell, secretary, and Adelaide Goodson, treasurer These directors along with Irene Jacques, Carrie Lou Southerland, Elizabeth Calnon, Ruth Grim, Alice Robinson Scott, Adeline Curtis, Alice Pannier Schmid and Mabelle Hathaway. The club affiliated with the California federation early in 1923 and about eight years ago it became a member of the national national federation. Today the Business and Professional Women's club is recognized as one of the leading service clubs of the city. Each year this club is hostess to the other clubs at a reciprocity dinner and it always brings to this joint meeting something worthwhile. putting hundred of dreams of Home Ownership qualities. 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