anaheim-gazette 1939-10-26

Odd Fellows Was Founded in 1872 Fraternal Organization Was Second to be Formed in City of Anaheim The second lodge to be organized in Anaheim was the I. O. O. F., which had its beginning on January 23, 1872. The first meeting was held in the old enterprise hall and the nine members who became charter members were John Fischer, later first noble grand; E. W. Champlin, vice grand; J. P. Zeyn, secretary; John Adams, treasurer; S. H. Dyer, V. D'Assonville, M. F. Goodman, J. J. Dyer and N. H. Mitchell. The record show that the following became Anaheim Odd Fellows during the first year: Max Nebelung, Richard Heimann, Peter Richards, F. A. Korn, F. R. LaFaucherie, Henry Knappke, Henrich Boege, H. A. Boege, A. J. Brower, R. Menzel, M. Classen, F. Conrad, C. Wille, D. Strodthoff, H. Richter, F. E. Millenz, L. Drevsen, John Hanson, Otto Evers, H. E. Boldt and R. Menzie. In June of 1882 the lodge moved to the Masonic hall on South Los Angeles street and in 1884 built the first I. O. O. F. hall at the northeast corner of Los Angeles and Chartres streets. The lodge spent 31 years in the two-story building. Some of the members who were active in the early days include Herman Stern, Charles J. Fay, Bird V. Beebe, F. A. Yungbluth, A. E. Schumacher, C. E. Holcomb, William Young, W. L. Dunlap, E. B. Johnson, O. T. Caillor, C. A. The Anaheim Church of Christ was organized in February, 1894, almost 45 years ago, with a very small group as charter members. From that small congregation the church has grown to be one of the outstanding Churches of Christ in southern California. The minister who organized the Anaheim church was Rev. Mr. Ward. There have been 15 pastors serving the church in the 45 years of its history. The ministers who have served the Anaheim Church of Christ are as follows: The Reverends Ward, Burr, Markle Harlow Daniels Moore. The dedicationator, officiating. Approximately $110,000 was invested in the church building, furnishings and ground. The Church of Christ stands for the restoration of the New Testament Church as it was established on the Day of Pentecost by the apostle Peter. The church accepts a living personal creed of Christ and adopts no other book than the Bible for its book of discipline. The present minister of the church is Rev. Don Earl Boatman He and his efficient wife and members of the congregation are engaged in an energetic campaign to the Masonic hall on South Los Angeles street and in 1884 built the first I. O. F. hall at the northeast corner of Los Angeles and Chartres streets. The lodge spent 31 years in the two-story building. Some of the members who were active in the early days include Herman Stern, Charles J. Fay, Bird V. Beebe, F. A. Yungbluth, A. E. Schumacher, C. E. Holcomb, William Young, W. L. Dunlap, E. B. Johnson, O. T. Callor, C. A. Foreman and J. S. Howard. Others, who have since died, were F. C. Spencer, Napoleon Hart, Frank Fox, Oliver Hill, Robert Dunn, Frank S. Gates, Richard Melrose, Hugh McWilliams, Emil Goege, Sam Hill, George Stock, Henry Oelkers and W. P. Webb, sr. The new hall was built at 133 W. Center street in 1905. The lodge grew rapidly after that and in 1906 the Encampment branch of the order was established in Anaheim. In 1935 the grand encampment of California held its annual session here. Anaheim was host to 1500 visiting Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for a week. After calling 133 W. Center street its home for 32 years the lodge on August 1, 1937, purchased the building at 325 W. Center street, formerly known as the K. P. Hall. Meetings of Anaheim Lodge No. 199, I. O. F., Lois Rebekah Lodge No. 288, I. O. F., and Anaheim Encampment No. 105, I. O. F., are now held there. The grand lodge has appointed at different times J. S. Howard, E. B. Johnson, C. J. Mauerhan, C. L. Allen and E. H. Webber as district deputies. Henry A. Mang served a term as grand junior warden of the grand encampment. The minister who organized the Anaheim church was Rev. Mr. Ward. There have been 15 pastors serving the church in the 45 years of its history. The ministers who have served the Anaheim Church of Christ are as follows: The Reverends Ward, Burr, Markle, Harlow, Daniels, Moore, Swindle, Howe, Myers, Williams, Root, Ritchey, Schollenberger, McGehee and Boatman. Only two of the charter members are still living. They are Mrs. Dell Knowlton of Redondo Beach and Mrs. N. G. Perry, who resides at 302 N. Lemon street and who is a regular attendant at all church services and is a faithful and highly respected member of the church. The original church site was on the northeast corner of Helena and Center streets, where the old wooden structure stood until it was razed in 1923 to make room for a business enterprise. After the sale of the old church site, a large frame tabernacle was erected in one day by the Carpenters' Union, friends and members of the church at the northeast corner of Helena and Chestnut streets. A building program was cutlined by the church's minister at that time, Rev. L. L. Myers, and a permanent site for the new church was purchased at the northeast corner of Helena and Broadway, where in 1924 the present church edifice was completed and an elaborate dedicatory service was held on Sunday, September 14, 1924, with George L. Snively, and ground. The Church of Christ stands for the restoration of the New Testament Church as it was established on the Day of Pentecost by the apostle Peter. The church accepts a living personal creed of Christ and adopts no other book than the Bible for its book of discipline. The present minister of the church is Rev. Don Earl Boatman He and his efficient wife and members of the congregation are engaged in an energetic campaign of building up the Bible school and membership of the church. Rev Boatman is a graduate of the Eugene Bible seminary of Eugene Ore., and attained his bachelor or divinity degree last year at Phillips university, Enid, Oklahoma. Sandwash Scene of Many Rabbit Hunts In the early eighties the area north of town between what is now Highway 101 and Placentia avenue, was known as the sandwash. Rabbit drives were held three or four times a year, 20 to 30 men being in the party. About 100 jackrabbits would be the extent of the kill. The late Capt. Vic Schumacho always was master of ceremonies.The day following the drive the captain would entertain at his home in East Orangethorpe road Much merriment was indulged in and all the neighbors were invited. Before coming here Schumacho was a member of the Chicago police force and was engaged in the Haymarket riot there. One of the most interesting characters of him between 40 and 50 years ago was the Chinese, Ah Foo, whose picture is shown above. Ah Foo came to Anaheim about 1837 and lived here until his death sometime around 1910, the exact dates being unknown now. He at one time turned the old hand press upon which the Anaheim Gezette was printed and also did gardening and laundry work. Ah Foo had a passion for old nickels bearing the picture of a woman's head, which he called "oomaheads." Friends at one time persuaded him to put his money in the bank, but when Ah Foo appeared at the bank each morning to count his fund, the bank requested him to withdraw his money. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Ebell Society Has Enviable History Organization for Women of Anaheim was Founded November 23, 1907 Thirty-two years ago next month a group of Anaheim women gathered at the home of Mrs. Herbert A. Johnston at 192 E. Broadway to discuss the formation of a woman's club for this city. The actual date of the meeting was November 23, 1907, and the group which met included, in addition to Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Isadore Asher, Mrs. Harry Dyer, Mrs. Charles F. Grim, Mrs. Charles McKinley, Mrs. William McLauchlin, Miss Marie Rimpau, Miss Sophie Rimpau and Mrs. Otto Storm. These women discussed information previously obtained by Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Emma M. Grimshaw, Mrs. Johnston and Miss Phoebe Jones. As a result they selected as the name of the organization, the Ebell Society of Anaheim. Green and white were chosen as the club's colors and the motto suggested by Mrs. Storm, "Live, as if you would die tomorrow; Learn, is if you lived forever," was adopted. The original members of the society, those who joined between November 23, 1907, and March 1, 1908, were Mrs. Asher, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. McLauchlin, Miss Marie Rimpau, Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. Storm, Mrs. Frank Gates, Miss Lena L. Ingraham, Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. J. J. Schneider, Mrs. J. C. Spencer, Miss Dora Zeyn, Miss Florina Hayler, Mrs. A. Nagel, Mrs. Clara Rehwald. The Anaheim post office of Anaheim above photograph, although Mr.ner, postmistress at the time is left is Mrs. Jane D. Helmsen whose offices were in the post is Mary Ella Gardiner (now M of Mrs. Gardiner), and at the right Ingraham, librarian. Merchants Group is Always Active Association Was Founded in 1923 to Work With Booster Body Formed in 1923 as a division of the Chamber of Commerce, the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturers association has functioned continuously and successfully in fostering co-operation among business people, co-ordinating efforts to promote business and taking an active part in all movements for civic betterment. Regular breakfast meetings of the organization are held on the The church of Christ stands for the organization of the New Testachurch as it was established on Day of Pentecost by the clerist. The church accepts personal creed of Christ, but no other book than its book of discipline. Present minister of the Rev. Don Earl Boatman, his efficient wife and friend of the congregation are in an energetic campaign up the Bible school and ship of the church. Rev. is a graduate of the Bible seminary of Eugene, and attained his bachelor of degree last year at university, Enid, Okla. Wash Scene of Many Rabbit Hunts The early eighties the area of town between what is highway 101 and Placentia was known as the sandRabbit drives were held four times a year, 20 to 30 ing in the party. About rabbits would be the exthe kill. Capt. Vie Schumacher was master of ceremonies, following the drive he would entertain at his East Orangethorpe road. Gerriment was indulged in the neighbors were invited. He coming here Schumacher member of the Chicago force and was engaged in market riot there. Booster Body Formed in 1923 as a division of the Chamber of Commerce, the Anaheim Merchants and Manufacturers association has functioned continuously and successfully in fostering co-operation among business people, co-ordinating efforts to promote business and taking an active part in all movements for civic betterment. Regular breakfast meetings of the organization are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at which sales events are arranged and matters pertinent to business development discussed. Perhaps the most outstanding undertaking of the association is the staging of Anaheim’s annual Hallowe’en festival and horse show. Inaugurated in 1924 as the Merchants Hallowe’en masquerade party this event has developed into one of Southern California’s major celebrations. This year it will be held on Tuesday; October 31, and a crowd of 75,000 is expected for the night parade. Street decorations for the Christmas season and the annual visits of Santa Claus are arranged by the association. John W. Price is president, and the board of directors is composed of H. E. W. Barnes, Herb Eldred, Kurt Epstein, L. C. Herron, J. Ben Kaulbars, August Schumacher, William T. Wallop, Everett Cone and O. E. Hanson. John A. Morgan is secretary. Don't burn your leaves. Pile them up to decay. There is no substitute for humus, or decayed vegetable matter, for the lawn or garden. The original members of the society, those who joined between November 23, 1907, and March 1, 1908, were Mrs. Asher, Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. McKinley, Mrs. McLauchlin, Miss Marie Rimpau, Miss Sophie Rimpau, Mrs. Storm, Mrs. Frank Gates, Miss Lena L. Ingraham, Miss E. Kate Rea, Mrs. J. J. Schneider, Mrs. J. C. Spencer, Miss Dora Zeyn, Miss Florina Hayler, Mrs. A. Nagel, Mrs. Clara Rehwaldo, Mrs. William H. Spake, Mrs. William Falkenstein, Mrs. Lamont Goble, Mrs. John Hartung, Mrs. Flora Angell, Mrs. Fix, Mrs. A. C. Pearson, Mrs. Rosella Rose, Mrs. Grimshaw and Miss Smith. Several Still Active Of that group the following are still members: Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. Johnston, Miss Rea, Mrs. Nagel, Mrs. Falkenstein, Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Grimshaw. Mrs. Dyer was chosen the first president of the Anaheim Ebell club. Other officers the first year were Mrs. Storm; first vice president; Mrs. Johnston, second vice president; Mrs. Grim, recording secretary; Mrs. Spencer, treasurer; Miss Rea, corresponding secretary; Miss Hayler, curator; and Miss Constitution Adopted The constitution, together with its by-laws, was adopted at a fourth meeting on January 1903. Dues were established one dollar a year and the initial fee was fixed at one dollar. Here it is! 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Anaheim territory at that time covered much more area than it does today. The organization met twice a month until September 5, 1908, when it was decided to hold only monthly meetings. Two months later the society voted to join the state federation of women's clubs. Fifty women joined the club in its first year and the treasurer's report for that period showed $57.20 in receipts, $20.80 in disbursements, leaving a balance of $36.40. Anaheim Ebell club has held its meetings in the homes of variousCEPTION for the teachers of the city. Christmas parties for children are annual events. Many other activities were engaged in, too numerous to mention. Hostess to Conventions The club has been represented at national, state, district and county conventions and has done its share in being hostess to the various conventions. It has also had several outstanding "reciprocity days." Past presidents of the club in- he established a society Oakland, California. Shortly after he died and it was then Oakland women severed their connection with Berlin and renamed their society after its founder. the first southern California club was founded in Los Angeles in 1894, followed one later by the forming of the Society of the Santa Ana Valley, the first in Orange county. Three classes, or sections, were led by the Anaheim club in first year. They were civics, man and travelers. Constitution Adopted The constitution, together with laws, was adopted at the meeting on January 18, Dues were established at dollar a year and the initiation was fixed at one dollar. The organization met twice a month until September 5, 1908, when it was decided to hold only monthly meetings. Two months later the society voted to join the state federation of women's clubs. Fifty women joined the club in its first year and the treasurer's report for that period showed $57.20 in receipts, $20.80 in disbursements, leaving a balance of $36.40. Anaheim Ebell club has held its meetings in the homes of various members, in the Masonic Temple, the Odd Fellows hall, the Elks Clubhouse, the Angelina hotel, the K. P. hall and the Presbyterian church. Within the past two years the society completed a beautiful new clubhouse at the corner of Helena and Cypress streets, which it now uses. Architect for the structure was Stanley Falkenstein, a son of a charter member, Mrs. William Falkenstein. The organization has, since its inception, taken an active part in the development of Anaheim. In 1910 it held a "tag day" to raise money to purchase three outdoor lamps for the public library. During the years when the club met on Saturday it annually held a re-purpose power. Now the pace setter sets a new pace with the FARMALL-A, designed to do all the work on the small farm, or to replace the last team on the big farm. Come in and get acquainted with the powerful McCormick-Deering FARMALL-A. 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