anaheim-gazette 1939-12-21

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 January 2, 1890 The break in the river that caused the disastrous overflow last week was reported on Friday and Saturday and waters confined to their chin. Money was raised by subscription. Hard work was done with some strengthening of the levee will prevent overflows in future. The road leading from Anaheim to Olive bridge was rendered impassable for its entire distance, over a mile of it was transferred into a agged gulch which was eight feet deep in places. Great quantities of water poured down the sandwash. For this reason, although the breaks in the river were repaired, the volume of water was not so large on Saturday as on the preceding days. The Olive bridge undoubtedly merits the name of being the strongest in the county. While railroad bridges were washed away on all sides this structure seemed to bid defiance to the waters. The roaring of the river and the flood to the southeast of town could be heard for several miles. Work has already begun upon the road between here and olive. It will take some time and the expedition of a considerable sum of money to restore the road to its former condition. Colonel John Everharty brought 25 Years Ago December 31, 1914 Anaheim's rapid growth is shown by the census just taken by Max Nebelung in comparison with the government figures of four years ago, taken by the same gentleman. At that time the population within the city limits was 2628, but Mr. Nebelung finds 4150 names in his list at present, an increase of 52 per cent within four years. Mr. Nebelung is taking the census for the board of supervisors to determine a basis on which to fix the salaries of the justice of the peace and constable of Anaheim township. Should the population reach 5000 both officials will receive a raise. Yesterday the census taker began counting noses in East and West Anaheim and he declares there is no doubt the population will be found sufficient to insure an increase for the township officials. An increase of population of 1500 in four years indicates a healthy growth. Notable among financial transactions of the year was the purchase on Saturday by C. E. Holcomb, the well known Fullerton capitalist from John Hartung of the controlling interest in the First National Bank and its subsidiary, the American Savings Bank. Mr. Holcomb will take Mr. Hartung's place as president of the First Seven Injured in Traffic Mishap One Man Arrested as Drunk Driver Following Auto Accident Sunday Injuries to seven persons and one arrest on a drunk driving charge came as an aftermath to week-even traffic accidents in Orange county according to the California highway patrol. Ernest Layton, 48, former L Alamitos school trustee, was one of the two reported injured in Sunday evening crash at the intersection of Haster road and W Chapman avenue. The other man was Walter Leib, 46, Bakersfield Glen H. Copeland, 43, Santa Ana drove the other machine. Layton was treated for minor injuries and shock. Alex F. H. Hansen, 44, of Long Beach, was booked at the court jail on a drunk driving charge Sunday evening, after a Coast highway crash near Huntington Beach, involving automobile driven by him and Caster L. Ed also of Long Beach. No one was injured. Four persons were reported injured in a crash Saturday evening on Coast highway, at Huntington Beach boulevard. Drivers were Elmer E. Brackett, jr., 27, of Connado, and Marcel Cretten, 30, San Diego. Injured were Brackette Mrs. Janet Brackett, 30; Elizabeth Goetz, 35, of Coronaide and Maurice Mayenberg., 32, San Diego. All were given emergency treatment by a Huntington Beach physician. Colonel John Everharty brought the first mail we have had for a week from Los Angeles last Saturday evening. He went up in a carriage the day before, taking George Hagar, J. L. Burton and Mr. Taylor with him. A start was made at 11 o'clock on Friday morning and the party reached Boyle Heights at 4:30, taking the cable road over into the city. The return trip with the mail on Saturday was made under greater difficulties than on the preceding day. Mr. French of Placentia was a passenger and a roundabout course was taken to get him to El Monte. The route thence to Puente had to be refracted several miles to get to a river crossing. The Colonel arrived in town at 6 p.m. in the evening having traveled nine hours from Los Angeles, about the longest trip on record. As soon as it was known that mail had arrived an eager crowd assembled at the postoffice and greedily devoured everything in the shape of late reading matter that hands could be laid upon. Deputy Postmaster Hilmer drove to Los Angeles on Saturday and returned Sunday with another dragon-load of mail. G. G. Greeley was a visitor at our Sanctum on Monday afternoon, and renewed his subscription in advance to the Gazette for the twentieth time. He was one of the original subscribers to this Journal in 1870 and has continued his subscription uninterrupted ever since. Mr. Greeley is one of the best of our citizens. The only trouble we find with him is that there are not enough of his kind of people to success to him and his. Mr. and Mrs. P. Davis celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday evening. All members of the family were sent and enjoyed an elegantly spared menu. All their friends wish them many more happy years together: Notable among financial transactions of the year was the purchase on Saturday by C. E. Holcomb, the well known Fullerton capitalist from John Hartung of the controlling interest in the First National Bank and its subsidiary, the American Savings Bank. Mr. Holcomb will take Mr. Hartung's place as president of the First National and will assume his duties on Saturday next. E. J. Hartung will remain in the bank as cashier and the directors will remain the same. The directors of the bank will be C. E. Holcomb, Frank Shanley, Samuel Kraemer, A. S. Bradford and E. J. Hartung. The class of 1905 of the Anaheim Union High school held their annual class meeting Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Borth on South Olive street. The evening was enjoyed with progressive whist, first prize being captured by Mrs. Leslie Swope and Percy Bradford. Consolation prizes by Mrs. Vic LaMont and Leslie Swope. After the cards a dainty supper was served by the hostess and her sister, Miss Rose Clabaugh. Those enjoying the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Merton Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Swope, Mr. and Mrs. Vic LaMont, Messrs. Ernest Clabaugh, Herman Christenson, Percy Bradford and Leonard Evans. County Clerk Williams and District Attorney West were in town yesterday morning on their way to the oil district on official business. They were accompanied from here by F. C. Krause of the Anaheim National Bank. Glenn Martin the aviator was the victim of Motor cops on Monday. He was coming toward Anaheim from Santa Ana when he was pinched for traveling faster than the law permitted. He paid a fine of $10. Mrs. A. E. Griggs and little daughters, Dorothy and Anna-bella, of Sierra Madre, visited friends in this city the first of the week. Charles Warne, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Warne of East Broadway, and Miss Minnie Peer of Illinois will be married tomorrow January 1st, at the home of the township officials. An increase of population of 1500 in four years indicates a healthy growth. Four persons were reported injured in a crash Saturday evening on Coast highway, at Huntington Beach boulevard. Drivers were Elmer E. Brackett, Jr., 27, of Coronaado, and Marcel Cretten, 30, of San Diego. Injured were Brackett Mrs. Janet Brackett, 30; M.Elizabeth Goetz, 35, of Coronaado and Maurice Mayenberg., 32, San Diego. All were given emergency treatment by a Huntington Beach physician. A crash between cars driven by Samuel N. Brock, 69, of Huntington Beach and D.M. Archer, of Garden Grove early Saturday afternoon resulted in injury to the former. The crash occurred at Wintersburg road and Wright street. Three minor crashes, without injuries, were reported by San Ana police Monday and the county sheriff's department listed an accident involving machines driven by Richard Gillihan of Habra and Jerry B. Heinz, 17; Anaheim. Gillihan asserted crashed into the rear of Hein's car as it backed into a driveway into Highway 101. Marijuana Gang Believed Broker Orange county peace office believe they broke up a well organized distribution system in the sale of marijuana when they arrested Felisandro Lugo, 31, 614 Daisy Street, Santa Ana, and Paul Gomez, 34, of Indio last Sunday. Both are held on charge of possession and transportation of narcotics. Three tins of asserted marijuana were found concealed in Lugo car after his arrest at Fifth Avenue lawn streets. The arrest fled lowed a tip off through underground channels that a shipman was expected to arrive during that day. Lugo's wife, Mrs. Mary Luce was with him at the time, but not held when the former police he alone was responsible and that he had found the narco-drug was taking it home for own use. Assisting in making the arrest were Inspectors Harry W. Peck and A.V.Beckner, state narcotics officers. Fred Davis Seated As Head Of Lodge Mr. and Mrs. P. Davis celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage last Wednesday evening. Members of the family were sent and enjoyed an elegantly spared menu. All their friends wish them many more happy years together: D. J. Sorenson was down to see his family on Christmas day, but has returned to South Riverside, where he is engaged in the construction of a reservoir for the water company. As a result of working in the flood last week, Street Superintendent Wood was confined to his bed with quinsy, threatened with pneumonia. He is convalescing. Mrs. Theodore Rimpau and her daughter, Miss Metilda will leave for Yuma, Arizona shortly, where the lady will remain for some time for the benefit of her health which has not been very goodately. John Seeman, formerly of Anaheim, but now a resident of Garden Grove, was married last week to Miss Lettie D. Harper of Santa Ana. John Hunter's countenance was all smiles as he entered the sanctum Monday and announced that his son, W. A. Hunter, had gone to Los Angeles, last week and could not return on account of the washouts, until Sunday, and when he did so, he was accompanied by a charming young lady whom he introduced as his wife. The bride is Miss Emma Cohen of Artesia. We tender congratulations to the young couple— A happy New Year to all. Mrs. A. E. Griggs and little daughters, Dorothy and Anna-bella, of Sierra Madre, visited friends in this city the first of the week. Charles Warne, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Warne of East Broadway, and Miss Minnie Peer of Illinois will be married tomorrow January 1st, at the home of the greem. After a short honeymoon the newly married couple will be at home at 262 E. South street. At St. Michael's Episcopal church Saturday morning Miss Margaret Reeves of this city and G. B. Dinsmoore of Garden Grove were united in marriage by Rev. David Todd Gilmor, the pastor. After a short wedding trip they will make their home in Garden Grove. Mrs. Anna Gilroy and her son of Santa Monica and Miss Alice Beckett of Imperial are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Krick. The ladies are sisters of Mrs. Krick and William Gilroy is a student at Stanford University, who is home for the holiday vacation. Joe Lautenbach and Miss Carrie Link were married on Christmas afternoon at the German Methodist church. Rev. Spalth officiating. Mr. Lautenback is proprietor of the Electric Shoe Shop and he and his bride have taken up housekeeping at their home on South Lemon street. In the evening a social dance was enjoyed by the guests and the Concordia singing added much to the pleasure of those present. Born on Saturday, Dec. 26 to Henry Cordes and wife, a daughter. Assemblyman elect J. C. Burke, Lugo's wife, Mrs. Mary Luce was with him at the time, but not held when the former police he alone was responsible and that he had found the narcotic and was taking it home for own use. Assisting in making the arrest were Inspectors Harry W. Peck and A. V. Beckner, state narco officers. Fred Davis was officially installed worfulship master of Anaheim Masonic Lodge No. 207 when seventieth annual installation officers was held last Friday evening. Davis succeeds J. Bernhart Luth. Henry C. MacMaster of Fullerton was the installing office assisted by William T. Rodgers Fullerton, Hugo Schulz of Anaheim and Rev. V. K. Ledbetter Colton. Rev. Ledbetter also gave the address of the evening. left on Saturday for Sacrament to attend the session of the legal literature. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wallop spent Christmas day in Los Angeles visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein entertained out of town relative on Christmas. Alfred Scale has been confirmed to his home for several days with a severe attack of la grippe. Alexander Wright of Fullerton was a business visitor in town Monday. Attorney E. E. Kecch of San Ana and Superintendent Ralph McFadden of the Anaheim Univ Water company made a visit Los Angeles Monday morning. Men Injured in Traffic Mishaps Man Arrested as Drunk Driver Following Auto Accident Sunday ries to seven persons and one on a drunk driving charge is an aftermath to week-end accidents in Orange county. going to the California high-trol. Last Layton, 48, former, Los Osos school trustee, was one two reported injured in a evening crash at the intersection of Haster road and West San Avenue. The other manALTER Leib, 46, Bakersfield. M. Copeland, 43, Santa Ana, the other machine. Layton heated for minor injuries and F. H. Hansen, 44, of Long was booked at the county on a drunk driving charge evening, after a Coast by crash near Huntington involving automobiles by him and Caster L. Eck, Long Beach. No one was involved in the crash Saturday evening at highway, at Huntington boulevard. Drivers were E. Brackett, Jr., 27, of Coronado Marcel Cretten, 30, of Cego. Injured were Brackett; Janet Brackett, 30; Mrs. Beth Goetz, 35, of Coronado Maurice Mayenberg., 32, of Cego. All were given emer treatment by a Huntington physician. Telephone Almanac For 1940 Available Containing valuable information for farmers, business men, housewives, students and other telephone users, the 1940 Telephone Almanac is now available at the business office of the Southern California Telephone company, according to R. J. Rossberg, manager. Rossberg said that the book includes a chronicle of 12 events in the history of the United States which serve to illustrate the importance of communications in shaping the nation's destiny. There is also a compendium of information in regard to the telephone, its invention, development and present importance. The use of evergreens, holly and mistletoe at Christmas time dates back to the Druidic ceremonies. Underground Dike Will Be Surveyed A survey of the geological barrier or fault which forms an underground water basin from San Pedro to Newport Beach will be made soon by the United States Geological survey, according to Dian R. Gardner of the water committee of the Orange County farm bureau. The purpose of the survey is to permanently protect the basin from intrusion of salt water from the ocean. The expense will be divided between the federal government, Los Angeles and Orange counties and groups within the counties. Facts to be determined are the nature of the barrier; whether any points where salt water has seeped into lower levels of the basin now Midnight Service to Be Held by Church The midnight celebration of Michael's Episcopal church begins at 11:30 o'clock Sunday. The Rev. D. Howard will be the celebrant and the co-under direction of J. Mason He will sing the mass music of Bach and Gounod. This is one of the great services of the year the public is welcome. On Christmas morning at o'clock three will be a celebration of the eucharist. children's service and party will be held on Christmas Eve o'clock. exist; to devise ways of protecting from such defects if they do not and to find out how much water is pumped annually from basin. That knowledge has not been obtained, Gardner said. McCOY' Your C FOR NOBODY EASTMAN BOX CAMERAS Number 620 $1.70 Brownie Jr.... $2.00 Number 616 $2.42 BROWNIE..... 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