anaheim-gazette 1939-11-02

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 14, 1889 A letter has been received by Secretary Gardiner of the Irrigation District from the Yorba irrigation referring the Board of Directors of the Anaheim district to the Yorba's Attorney, Stephen M. White of Los Angeles, in the matter of the conference proposed by our irrigation district, in regard to coming to some basis of settlement in the purchase of the Yorba water right by the Anaheim company. A committee of the latter organization will probably wait upon Mr. White in the near future, and it is thought an amicable settlement will be arrived at. At Company G's range on Sunday, Sergeant Kroeger, Hatfield and Private Foster shot to decide who shall hold the gold medal recently offered by Capt. Wood for the best marksman in the company. The three guardsmen named tied their scores at the recent regimental drill, and on Sunday Sergeant Kroeger v. the medal scoring 36, Porter 31, Hatfield 31. The medal must be won three times by the holder to be retained permanently. The boys military company at the public school held an election of officers on Monday when Elmer Holman was elected Captain and Arthur Fox, First Lieutenant. Neill Bailey was elected Second Lieutenant. 25 Years Ago November 5, 1914 Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of the carnival week and one of the chief events of the festival was the banquet given by the Board of Trade Friday evening to the old settlers. It was termed in the literature issued by the board as a banquet in honor of the Pioneers, but as these sturdy founders of Anaheim have all passed on it was in reality a gathering for the purpose of doing honor to the remnant of the near Pioneers who still remain among us. There were present as honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Boege, Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung, Henry Kroeger, Mrs. Frohling, Mrs. Adelheid Konig, Mrs. Mosseman, Mrs. Kellogg, Max Nebelung. All these came here in the 60's, all have taken prominent parts in the affairs of Anaheim, and all are in the class that the people of this city delight to honor. One hundred and fifty persons attended the banquet which was prepared at Masonic hall by ladies of the Eastern Star. Hon Richard Melrose presided as toastmaster. "I have been announced on the program as a Pioneer," said Mr. Melrose, "but I must disclaim the honor. The Pioneers came in 1857, I came in 1870. In 1857 there was a gathering of Germans in San Francisco who organized the Los Angeles Vineyard society for the purpose of colonizing this The boys military company at the public school held an election of officers on Monday when Elmer Holman was elected Captain and Arthur Fox, First Lieutenant. Keill Bailey was elected Second Lieutenant. All are pupils of Prof. Garwood's grammar room. Thirty-two votes were cast, and there was spirited rivalry between the youngsters during the canvass. Some time next month the company will give a public entertainment at Music hall, in conjunction with our company of militia. Mr. Wittaker of Buena Park has in town one day last week an informed us that a splendid flow of artesian water had been struck in the well put down for the condensed milk factory at the Park. The depth is nearly 200 feet. Count Bozenta of the Modjeskaanch in the Santiago canyon and his nephew, L. J. Thomas, were in town Sunday visiting friends. Peter Jackson (colored) of Australia bested Jem Smith of London on Sunday last for $5,000. Both are heavyweights. Jackson has lost but one battle. Smith claimed the championship of England and two years ago fought 105 rounds to a draw with Jake Kilain whom Sullivan lately nuzzled in 75 rounds. The latter has all long refused to fight "nigs," but in order to hold the championship he will undoubtedly have to meet Jackson, and he'll knock him out too. Because Sullivan is a wonderful man, sir. Work upon the foundation of the new Backs block will begin in a day or two. Workmen have been busily engaged during the week in making preparations of material for the structure and removing the old building from the site. W. Jay Cole advertises thoroughbred and grade jerseys for sale at his ranch near the Centralia schoolhouse. The Metz block is assuming a very handsome appearance, now that its galvanized iron cornices and tower are being placed in position. One hundred and fifty persons attended the banquet which was prepared at Masonic hall by ladies of the Eastern Star. Hon Richard Melrose presided as toastmaster. "I have been announced on the program as a Pioneer," said Mr. Melrose, "but I must disclaim the honor. The Pioneers came in 1857, I came in 1870. In 1857 there was a gathering of Germans in San Francisco who organized the Los Angeles Vineyard society for the purpose of colonizing this site. John Frohling and George Hanson were sent down here and acres of land was deeded to them by Don Juan Pacifico Ontiveras, for $2 per acre. A townsite platted known as the original building lots and the rest was subdivided into 20-acre tracts. George Hanson planted eight acres of vines on each tract and cultivated them three years. The vines were then bearing and the fifty colonists drew lots for the ground. A name was selected Ana-heim, a home (heim) on the banks of the Santa Ana river. The Mexican neighbors called the town "El Campo Aleman." In 1861 Tim Boege came down and built the first winery on the site and he is with us tonight. Mr. Strodthoff also came in 61 and built a fence around the town to keep the Americans out, but we finally broke in. We lacked many things in those days that we have now." Rev. Father Dubble too answered to the toast "The Pioneers" with an eloquent address which is worthy of being preserved in the archives of the city. Manager Bilger of the Fairland has disposed of his business to C. L. Head of Ontario, who now has possession. Mrs. Irva Swanner, wife of John Swanner, died at her home in Santa Ana on Monday. She has been prominent in women's club work being head of the county Federation for several years. She was a sister of County Clerk W. B. Williams and Judge R. Y. Williams. Fred Betts was in town a day or two ago from Placentia. He reports everything in fine shape over in that famous valley. The Southern District Federation of Women's clubs will meet next Tuesday at Santa Ana; and will be entertained by the County Federation. Mrs. Harry Dyer is president of the County Federa- Southern California Starts New A With American tourists unable to go to Europe this winter because of the war the All-Year club took opened a campaign to bring travel to southern California, stead. The club, official tourist-attracting agency for southern California distributed nation-wide a window display pointing out that movie studios for years h Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Fr Mauer. Sherman Hayden, wife daughter; Miss Katherine, wife visiting in Los Angeles Sunday W. Jay Cole advertises thoroughbred and grade jerseys for sale at his ranch near the Centralia schoolhouse. The Metz block is assuming a very handsome appearance, now that its galvanized iron cornices and tower are being placed in position. Jos Helmser is lately put two large size and improved lamps in his staircase. The new illuminators show Joe's stock off to great advantage. Christopher Gomber and his son Thomas, who left here some months ago for Milwaukee returned to Anaheim on Monday. Mr. Gomber is much pleased to get back. The Ladies' Industrial society will meet at the home of Mrs. Hack this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Capt. A. S. Ferguson who always puts care behind him is having a specially jolly time during his present visit here. He has seen all the places of interest, and is getting fatter and saucier. The Captain's friends are innumerable here, and they are always pleased to see the handsome San Francisco capitalist down this way. Engineer Kellogg is hard at work on his map of Anaheim irrigation district which he is making in three sections. The map will be an extensive affair, and will not be completed some little time yet. Max Nebelung is shipping walnuts by the carload. One consignment left for the north Monday. Fred Betts was in town a day or two ago from Placentia. He reports everything in fine shape over in that famous valley. The Southern District Federation of Women's clubs will meet next Tuesday at Santa Ana, and will be entertained by the County Federation. Mrs. Harry Dyer is president of the County Federation. John Selinger and Mr. Troutman journeyed down to the Peatlands on Monday looking for ducks. They report a scarcity of birds outside the clubs. Bob Mills left last week for a two month's trip to Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell were here from Long Beach last week and rode with old timers in the parade. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hart of Los Angeles were in town Saturday greeting old friends. H. Deutsch was down from Los Angeles transacting business and meeting old friends last week. C. E. Chamberlain has been appointed by the Board of Supervisors to be inspector of the new concrete bridge at Olive, work upon which is now in progress. He states that it will require 6 months to construct it. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider gave a delightful Hallowe'en party at their home Sunday evening. Those enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pendleton, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fischer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Vic La Ment, Mr. and Mrs. Ed All-Year Club Bids for War-anchored Vacationers In a bid to bring to Southern California American travelers shut off by war from Europe, the All-Year Club, official Southland tourist attracting organization, is blanketing large American cities with color window displays highlighting the fact that scenery of all the world can be found here. Carlletts, builder of the display, and pretty Tanya Widrin are addressing the first one which is going to American Express Company office in New York City. Thirty inches high and 80 inches wide, each play is made up of three panels, the center one showing a typical motion picture "location map" of southern California. The two side wings are colored enlarged photographs of tourist attractions. One complete and parts of many unfinished displays are seen in this picture, taken in Watts' workshop. Southern California All-Year Club Starts New Advertising Campaign French Riviera, Alaska, the Alps, the Sahara desert, the Italian coast an dthe South Seas. The displays will be exhibited in hundreds of ticket and travel Angeles Crest is Nearly Complete Angles Crest highway is entirely open to recreational traffic for 27 miles from La Canada Foothill boulevard to Chilao Flats, cording to official advises federal and state agencies received by the Automobile Club Southern California touring reau. This includes the newly-surveyed section between Red Box drive for 12.5 miles to Chilao Flats, of the two extensive and few equipped picnicking and other grounds provided along the way by the U. S. forest service. Other is at Charlton Flats. Construction work has been completed on this open length. Nearly half of the total district of the state highway, upper portions of which are being built, the U. S.' bureau of public rents is now available to public trust. It eventually will extend 57 miles across the San Gabriel range. Big Pines and Wrightwood continue into the San Bernardino mountains. Contract and park work going on beyond open stretch will finish all 20 miles of the route. Opening the entire high-standard mountrery, which was first proposed by the Automobile Club of Southern California 20 years ago, initiated a decade back, is tentively scheduled for 1941. Liquor Licenses or Cafe are Suspended Liquor licenses held by mel's cafe, 170 W. Center street have been suspended for 30 days it was announced this week. In a bid to bring to Southern California American travelers shut off by war from Europe, the All-Year Club, official Southland tourist attracting organization, is blanketing large American cities with color window displays highlighting the fact that scenery of all the world can be found here. Carlatt, builder of the display, and pretty Tanya Widrin are addressing the first one which is going to American Express Company office in New York City. Thirty inches high and 80 inches wide, each display is made up of three panels, the center one showing a typical motion picture "location map" of southern California. The two side wings are colored enlarged photographs of tourist attractions. One complete and parts of many unfinished displays are seen in this picture, taken in Watts' workshop. Southern California All-Year Club Starts New Advertising Campaign On American tourists unable to Europe this winter because war the All-Year club today had a campaign to bring this to southern California, in club, official tourist-attractency for southern California, outed nation-wide a window by pointing out that the studios for years have older and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rerman Hayden, wife and later, Miss Katherine, were ing in Los Angeles Sunday. "shot" scenes laid all over Europe with out traveling 200 miles from Hollywood. Tourists were urged to come here and find a good substitute for whatever they hoped to find in Europe. "Movie studios," the club told them, "find in southern California scenery which is typical of nearly every country in the world. You've seen these places on the screen and now make them part of your vacations." On a large map of southern California, the locations were shown where the Hollywood studios film scenes of rural England, the French Riviera, Alaska, the Alps, the Sahara desert, the Italian coast an dthe South Seas. The displays will be exhibited in hundreds of ticket and travel agencies, auto clubs, and rail, ship, and air line offices in every major city of the United States. This, according to James R. Page, president of the All-Year club, is the first effort being made by any resort area in the country to after the tourist trade Europe is losing. "Southern California will get a share of this travel," Page said. "The Mediterranean and Europe are about closed to American travelers. The state department is refusing to issue passports, except under urgent conditions, to any area within 1000 miles of the war zone." But this does not necessarily mean that the tourists will stream DANGERS IN "$30 EVERY On November 7 the voters of California will pass on a proposed constitutional amendment (to add an Article XXXII) which authorizes the issuance by the state of warrants which are in nature currency certificates. The plan, officially known as "The California State Retirement Life Payments Act—$30.00 a week for Life," and popularly known as the "Thirty dollars every Thursday," or "Ham and Eggs" plan, calls for the free issuance of these warrants to persons above the age of 50. The warrants are to be receivable at face value for taxes, fees, etc., by state and local governments. Each warrant must have attached to it weekly a 2 per cent tax stamp sold by the state for lawful money. There is provision for a penalty tax of 3 per cent on certain transactions not liquidated with these warrants. There is also a provision according to which state and local governmental purchasing agents may pay up to 50 per cent of their purchase contracts with the warrants. At the end of the year this paper must be redeemed by the state in lawful money. The Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy has no political interests. But since it is concerned with the integrity of the nation's currency, the undersigned members of the Committee consider it their duty to state their judgment of this proposal. This California warrant plan is a proposal to substitute for the nation's legal current of state origin in disaster, unconstitutionality apparently will probably by Federal start, the ceased and they may the state include 3 per cent. The plan is many years of the world's currency war of it was issued in costly and The Californians under Monetary Policy The Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy is an educational authorities. It was formed in 1933, entirely independent of all other groups. Its policies in harmony with sound economic principles. Anaheim, Calif., Nov. 2, 1939 Huge Palomar Dome Attracts Many Tourists Touring interest is increasing in the Mt. Palomar observatory in San Diego county now that the great rotating dome for the 200-inch telescope is completed, reports the Automobile Club of Southern California. All major loads have been moved to the site with the exception of the huge mirror being ground at the California Institute of Technology and two large gears. A fine oil surface road built with state, federal and county funds extends to the observatory from a point about five miles easterly from Rincon, about 35 miles east of Oceanside. From 2670-foot elevation it rises through forested surroundings on grades not exceeding eight per cent and curves no sharper than 100-foot radius to an elevation of 5568 feet. The roadway is 28 feet in width and about 12 miles long. WATED — Men: aircraft factory work. No experience required. Short training, pay half tuition after placement. White race. Age 18 to 45. APPLY OR WRITE Mr. L. A. Dennis, Hotel Santa Ana, Santa Ana, California Monday 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. ONLY. I pray thee, O God, that I may be beautiful within.—Socrates. POULTRY Dressed Ready Telephone For Pan Fullerton SOUTH SPADRA POULTRY MKT. Between Fullerton & Anaheim MERLE·E·WEST PRESENTS:Mr. Merlin and Monty Monty, I see that Jim Blaine is to be married next month. I should worry, Mr. Merlin, I never did like that fellow. legal currency a dangerous and temporarily irredeemable paper currency of state origin. The plan is unsound and, if instituted, it promises to end in disaster. It will probably fail at the outset, either because of its unconstitutional character or because of public indignation. The warrants apparently will be largely or altogether worthless outside California, and will probably be refused by some banks, hotels, and merchants as well as by Federal offices within the state. Even with probable failure at the start, the certificates will still cause confusion, friction, and loss of trade, and they may cause heavy personal loss to a large number of people within the state including those persons unjustly penalized by the punitive tax of 3 per cent. The plan is a modification of a general "script currency" scheme suggested many years ago in Europe. It was tried unsuccessfully in the early years of the world depression in a few cities here, and in some instances the currency was circulated sufficiently to end in widespread losses. A form of it was issued in the Province of Alberta, Canada, and there it resulted in costly and humiliating failure. The California plan is a scheme for creating wealth from nothing and the undersigned members of the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy condemn it without qualification. The plan is a modification of a general "script currency" scheme suggested many years ago in Europe. It was tried unsuccessfully in the early years of the world depression in a few cities here, and in some instances the currency was circulated sufficiently to end in widespread losses. A form of it was issued in the Province of Alberta, Canada, and there it resulted in costly and humiliating failure. The California plan is a scheme for creating wealth from nothing and the undersigned members of the Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy condemn it without qualification.