anaheim-gazette 1940-01-11

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 Ploneers. 50 Years Ago January 23, 1890 At a special meeting called by the order of the W. M. for the installation of the officers elect of Anaheim Lodge No. 207, F. and A. M., a most enjoyable time was had. Notwithstanding the inclementy of the weather, the brethren attended in full force, and in addition thereto were supplemented by delegations from Los Angeles, Orange and Fullerton. Past Master Samuel Prager, acting as Grand Master assisted by Past Master Omri Bullis as Grand Marshall, installed the following officers: P. Da; W. M.; W. M. McFadden, I.; W. M. Higgins, treasurer; J. S. Gardiner, secretary; F. A. Korn, marshal; W. H. Chynowith, S. D.; R. D. Curtis, J. D.; T. W. Hudson and T. S. Grimshaw, stewards; E. A. Pullen, Tyler. Brother F. R. Krebs, who had been elected as S. W rden, having left for San Francisco, the station will have to be filled by a dispensation from the Grand Lodge, calling for an election for that position. After installation the members repaired to the anti-room where a luscious table had been prepared and the feast of reason and flow of soul naturally occurred as usual. Visiting brothers present were as follows: Samuel Prager, P. M.; Omri Bullis, P. M.; Mr. Last, M.; and H. W. Lewis of Los Angeles, Messrs. Wicks and Fullerton of Orange, and Mr. Pendergast of Fullerton. W. H Henderson of 25 Years Ago January 21, 1915 The Anaheim Masons are preparing to make a day of it on Saturday, February 13. On that day their splendid temple will be dedicated by officers of the Grand Lodge, and the following newly elected officers will be installed: W. M. Martenet, Worthy Master; T. L. Hogue, Senior Warden; Earl L. Abbey, Junior Warden; C. A. Boege, Treasurer; Wm. Chambers, Secretary; W. H. Braden, Marshal; Frank Champion, Sr. Steward; R. C. Peterman, Jr. Steward; S. Deakin, Sr. Deacon; E. L. Goor-link, Jr. Deacon. Work upon the foundation of the new Fisher building is now under way. The contract for the cement and brick work has been let to Chas. Conliff who will rush operations upon the structure. F. A. Yungbluth will set his building back eight feet to comply with the agreement entered into by property owners in that block to widen the street. It is said that the Odd Fellows association will also commence cutting the front of their building, thus complying with the new widening effect. It is understood that the Strodthoff property will also be set back. This will leave but a small frontage on the western end of the block on the old line. Property owners in that block realize that the widening of this street is imperatively demanded in order to hold their prestige, as the blocks east of Los Angeles street have... The Sisters of St. Catherine's Academy desire publicly to express their thanks to Capt. S. O. Wood for his kindness and liberality in surveying and laying out their garden for them. Also to Mr. Carroll, Mrs. Langenberger and others for valued assistance, gifts of shrubs, flowers, etc. With this kindly co-operation on the part of our citizens the Sisters promise us a garden and grounds which will in a short time be a credit and a source of delight to all good people of Anaheim. Would that all our property owners were inspired with a like desire to improve and to make their surroundings beautiful. While Oscar Luedke was winding up the town clock on Tuesday morning, the cord holding the quarter-hour sounder broke in some unaccountable manner; letting down the 250 pound weight from its place in the bell-tower. No damage was done except to the floor, through which the weight crashed with great force. The bell will not be heard for a few days, as it will be impossible to repair the break until arrival of another cord from San Francisco. We acknowledge the receipt of a complimentary invitation to the first annual fair of the twenty-eighth agricultural district to be held in San Bernardino Feb. 10. Col. John Everharty has presented the sporting editor with a pass over the Anaheim Street railroad and all connecting lines. He has lately had the roadbed ballasted and put in first class condition. Many thanks for the pass Colonel. A very pleasant dance was given at the residence of John Lemke in Placen last Saturday evening. A large number of guests Work of installing the ornamental lights on Center and Los Angeles streets will begin probably this week. Material for the work has already arrived and the posts will be put in as rapidly as possible. All the posts and wires both electric and telephone between Philadelphia and Clementine on Center and between Cypress and Broadway on Los Angeles will be removed and nothing but the posts will encumber the streets. Mrs. Gerald E. Ward of Mazatlan, Mexico, who is at present residing in Los Angeles where her two sons and two daughters are attending school, was in town the first of the week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuchel. Mr. Ward, manager of the Water company supplying the city with water for domestic use, is still in Mazation. He was there during the recent bombardment by Carranza troops, and one morning while shaving in his home had a novel experience of seeing a cannon ball roll into his room upon the floor. The ball had struck a house across the street, had bounded over into an adjoining residence and plunging through a door, it spent its force in rolling to where Mr. Ward stood. He will preserve the cannon ball as a memento of a most exciting experience during the bombardment of the Mexican town, in which many were killed and much property destroyed. Anaheim defeated Whittier in a bowling contest in this city last Wednesday evening by a narrow margin, the score being 2319 to 2312. The Anaheim champions were Pete Wisser, Chas H. Fisher, Jud Holgate, Carl Vanata, and W. Cowan. A traffic officer is now on duty to widen the street. It is said that the Odd Fellows association will also commence cutting the front of their building, thus complying with the new widening effect. It is understood that the Strodthoff property will also be set back. This will leave but a small frontage on the western end of the block on the old line. Property owners in that block realize that the widening of this street is imperatively demanded in order to hold their prestige, as the blocks east of Los Angeles street have greatly improved the past year and other substantial improvements are contemplated. Unemployment insurance payments of California residents during the month of November, 1938 surpassed the three and three quarters million mark, according to announcement made today by Roy Ferguson, manager of Santa Ana office of the department of employment. Ferguson said the total payments for the state during November were $3,762,243.73, augmented by one additional check written period. The usual monthly payments contain only four checks writing periods, but the November report represented five weeks' payments. In terms of money distributed in Orange county, according Ferguson, atotal of $69,048.48 was distributed to eligible unemployed workers during November compared with $18,779.95 distributed in November of 1938. Increases resulted largely from the liberalized emergency benefit program adopted by the legislature in January of 1939, he said. The state-wide distribution in November, 1939, was nearly 90 percent greater than the sum distributed in November, 1938, when unelected Californians received $975,851.43. This also was a five-week period. November, 1939 checks to employed persons totaled 361, against 204,692 in November, 1938. This represented nearly an eight-increase in the number of cheques distributed. In Orange county, 7,190 cheques were distributed in November this year, against 1,935 in November 1938. Several Good Jobs Are Open in County The department of employment has openings for well-quality toolmakers, wood pattern makers and first-class milling machines operators who can do tool roving or production milling, and give engine operators who have baked bread dough from wheat flour. Col. John Everharty has presented the sporting editor with a pass over the Anaheim Street railroad and all connecting lines. He has lately had the roadbed ballasted and put in first class condition. Many thanks for the pass Colonel. A very pleasant dance was given at the residence of John Lemke in Placen last Saturday evening. A large number of guests were present and an enjoyable time was spent. Miss Elizabeth R Bauer, daughter of Mr. and M Geo. Bauer, was married to Albert G. Falder of Los Angeles on Sunday by Rev. John Vogel at the residence of the bride's parents. A number of friends of the family witnessed the ceremony after which the bride and groom departed for Los Angeles where they will in future reside. Following is a list of presents received: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bauer, table linen; Geo. Bauer Jr., set of silverware; Miss Mary Bauer, plush toilet set; Miss Mena Bauer, glass fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. F. Ey, silver cake basket; Mrs. R. Melrose, pair of vases; W. Hilmer, napkin rings; S. S. Federman, silver vase and holder; Mr. and Mrs. F. Backs, glass tea set; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Schindler, plush all in; Mr. and Mrs. J. Benner heidt, silk mantel scarf and bouquet; Mrs. Max Nebelung, glass basket of flowers; Miss Emma Werder, plush and silk sofa pillow; Mrs. J. Wintter, set of china ware; Miss Eda Boege, cups and saucers; Miss Mary Boege, lace handkerchief; George and Thomas Dunn, pair of vases; C. C. Miller, $10 gold piece; Miss Grace Adams, silk handkerchief; Mrs. Anaheim defeated Whittier in a bowling contest in this city last Wednesday evening by a narrow margin, the score being 2319 to 2312. The Anaheim champions were Pete Wisser, Chas. H. Fisher, Jud Holgate, Carl Vanata, and W. Cowan. A traffic officer is now on duty during the busy hours of the day at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. At times this center becomes congested with vehicles and an officer to keep a clear track has now become a necessity. W. P. Webb, jr., was transacting business in the Angel city Tuesday. W. W. Conklin went up to the city Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nevins of South Los Angeles street left Fossek, plush box. The Waukenphast club has been revived and a pleasant jaunt is announced for next Sunday afternoon. Alex Wright who some five weeks ago fell from a ladder at his home north of Anaheim and broke two ribs, is able to be out again. The Ladies' Industrial society will meet this afternoon at the home of Miss Mary Kraemer. The Cheerful Workers will meet Saturday at the home of Miss Jennie Wayman. All members are requested to be present. Several Good Jobs Are Open in County The department of employment has openings for well-qualified toolmakers, wood pattern makers and first-class milling machines operators who can do tool rolling or production milling, and gas engine operators who have been used to working to close tolerances according to Roy Ferguson, manager, 501 W. Fifth street, San Ana. Ferguson said there are a number of openings at present for work in light gage metal, who shrink, stretch, form and fabric as well as read blue prints. Commercial auto body builders are good body and fender men qualified as sheet metal workers these openings. Any experienced men in Orange county may apply at the above address. Tuesday for a week at San Diego combining business with pleasure. W. J. Elliott is entertaining M. Mitchell an old South Dakota friend at his home on E Center street. A decree of settlement and financial account has been entered in the estate of Clementina Langberger. At La Habra the new grade school is rapidly nearing completion. The handsome $322 structure makes a very impossibly appearance. Architect J. Flight Walker, who is superintending work states that the new school will be entirely finished early February. Changes Made in County Precincts Seven New Districts Are Established for Four Elections in 1940 Four elections scheduled change county during 1940, a total of 18 new precincts have been established. At the same time, the Loftus precinct was created, to be consolidated with area precinct. The result of the changes will be 263 precincts instead opened for vote at the election, it was revealed. The precincts will be ready by May 7 presidential primaries or the August 27 primary on November 5 general election. The cities of the sixth of which there are 12 in the county, will vote with usual precincts on April 9, Ana, a fifth-class city, does not this year. The new precincts have been established in Newport Beach, including the number there to 10. New ones have been established Laguna Beach, and one added at Brea, Buena Park, Mesa, La Habra, Midway, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Pinster, Stanton and West Ana. Precincts on the county's identification as Five Points, Anaheim; Santiago, east of the mountains, andino, settlement south of Ana. Music Students Present Concert Sigma Phi Sigma, Santa Ana junior college music society, presents its first semi-annual public concert for the college year in the Santa Ana high school Little Theatre tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Instructors Alan A Revill and MORE ABOUT Federal Census (Continued from Page 1) way about April 1, depending upon the speed of the business enumerations, Seiglar said. He urged his listeners to cooperate fully with the enumerators because their time is valuable. The census is being taken for the Poling is Ordered To Jail for Mo Ralph L. Poling, 37, of Fulton, scheduled for jury trial Anaheim city court yest Music Students Present Concert Sigma Phi Sigma, Santa Ana junior college music society, presents its first semi-annual public concert for the college year in the Santa Ana high school Little Theatre tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Instructors Alan A Revill and Myrtle A Martin will supervise the evening's program. Soloists and student musical groups will be presented under the direction of Verna Marie Osborn, club president. All members of the society will participate in the program, Miss Osborn said. Featured pianist of the evening will be Betty Hellums, jaysee student who has played before college groups throughout the past year. Virginia Claypool, vocalist, Charles Sayers, piano solo; a trumpet trio consisting of Victor Alleman, LeRoy Wells, and Milton Asher will also highlight the performance, Miss Osborn said. Previously an annual affair, the concert this year assumes a semi-annual status for the first time. Students, parents, and the general public will be admitted free, club officials announced. Entrance to the musical society includes a solo appearance before club members. Each meeting of the group is held in concert form. Expert Suggests Propaganda Hints Those who find it difficult in these confusing days to separate the wheat from the chaff in all they hear and read, may profit from the observations of Clyde R. Miller, director of the Institute for Propaganda Analysis, in the Rotarian Magazine. Every man can learn to analyze propaganda for himself, Miller asserts, by stopping when he hears what may be propaganda, and by asking himself: "Who says it? Why? What are the motives of those who influence him? What does he want me to do?" Such a process isn't easy, he warns, because persons are too often ruled by their emotions, but it can be done. "Few of us are in a position to answer the propaganda campaigns that are staged to influence our company and it takes five more days to complete it, and is being stalled by the Orange county representative of the Burry concern. Poling is Ordered To Jail for Mo Ralph L. Poling, 37, of Fulton, scheduled for jury trial Anaheim city court yesterday morning. Tuesday changed mind and pleaded guilty charge of being drunk. He sentenced to 30 days in the jail by City Judge Frank Tait. Another drunk charge and complaints of disturbing the which had been filed against Poling were withdrawn following his plea of guilty to the complaint. ILLINOIS PICNIC The annual winter picnic union of the Illinoisans of California will be held all Saturday, January 20, in more Grove park, Los Angeles. Feature of the program to fill the dinner hour will be an adjournment by Justice P. White of the apateate court. Jack Wallace of Santa Ana present at the meeting and played a map of portions of proposed Manchester freeway Los Angeles. Condense Bank of America December RESOURCES Cash in Vault and Due from Banks $ 248,265,911 U. S. Government Securities 434,691,006 State, County and Municipal Bonds and Other Bonds and Securities 169,577,617 Loans and Discounts 711,054,689 Bank Premises, Furniture and Fixtures 31,530,700 Customers’ Liability on account of Letters of Credit, etc. 18,281,449 All Other Assets 15,184,779 TOTAL RESOURCES $1,628,586,279 General Good Jobs Are Open in County A department of employment openings for well-qualified makers, wood pattern makers, first-class milling machine operators who can do tool room production milling, and good operators who have been working to close tolerance, leading to Roy Ferguson, man-a-001 W. Fifth street, Santa Cruz. Guson said there are also bags at present for workers right gage metal, who can stretch, form and fabricate, as read blue prints. Comical auto body builders and nobody and fender men may pay as sheet metal workers for openings. Any experienced Orange county may apply above address. Day for a week at San Diego, mining business with pleasure. J. Elliott is entertaining A. Mitchell an old South Dakota man at his home on East Street. Decree of settlement and final act has been entered in the Court of Clementina Langen. La Habra the new grade is rapidly nearing completion. The handsome $32,000 cure makes a very imposingrance. Architect J. Flood Jr., who is superintending the states that the new school are entirely finished early in January. Propaganda for himself, Miller asserts, by stopping when he hears what may be propaganda, and by asking himself: "Who says it? Why? What are the motives of those who influence him? What does he want me to do?" Such a process isn't easy, he warns, because persons are too often ruled by their emotions, but it can be done. "Few of us are in a position to answer the propaganda campaigns that are staged to influence our thinking," says Miller, "but all of us can analyze propaganda. If you do not want to be taken in by propaganda, insist on the facts. Weigh the points in behalf of every side." Today's propagandas concern all of us because our reaction to them may determine the kind of world we live in tomorrow, the author comments, reemphasizing the point that while propagandas may be both good and bad, those "supercharged with emotion" must be carefully scrutinized. Passport Business Declines Last Year The year 1939 saw 25 per cent fewer passports issued to Orange county residents than 1938, according to records in the office of County Clerk B. J. Smith. A total of 76 passports were issued during the past year, as compared to 102 in 1938 and 108 in 1937. Of the 76 passports granted, 33 went to travelers in continental Europe and the British Isles. Thirteen persons went to the Orient, while three went to the South Seas, two to Cuba and South American, one to Panama and two to British East Africa. Change lays not her hand upon truth—A. C. Swinburne. Releasing the statement of condition of Bank of America as of December 30, 1939, L. M. Giannini, President, stated that popular acceptance of the statewide services of the bank during the year had been indicated by the opening of more than 585,000 new accounts, as well as the making of more than 600,000 new loans for a total of over $616,000,000. Total resources at the year-end stood at $1,628,586,000. Deposits totalled $1,482,791,000, an increase of $74,484,000 since June 30, 1939, another new high. GREAT LOAN VOLUME Further growth reflected by the statement included: Loans and discounts, which totalled $711,054,000, were $15,952,000 more than June 30, 1939. MORE ABOUT Drilling Equipment (Continued from Page 1) debit balances or credit balances, and the total amount due, in the consumer or to the consumer, is shown on the consumer's power accounts are billed onrate ledgers and on a separate consumers' bill, but are posted meter sequence along with curricity and water, which resides in a time saver, as this work is performed as a separate operation under the old plan. Each consumer's bill is comed again the operation of the machine becomes outstanding, as consumer's bill is automatic-ejected from the machine and stacked in neat piles in their direct billing order. The machine goes about its producing bills and ledger each of Anaheim's consumers automatically produces a continuous copy of all bills and also accumulates necessary totals for purposes. Proof totals of consumption and billed amounts electricity, water, and power; hours of electricity, water, power adjustments are printed on the register of bills. With their accuracy assured the bills are ready for mailing. This marvelous machine is manufactured by Burroughs Adding Machine Company and it takes five months complete it, and is being installed by the Orange county representative of the Burroughscern. Thief Sentenced To Term in Jail Mervin Ehrenfeld, 30, alias Harry King Ehrenfeld, is in the Orange county jail serving a sentence of 60 days following his plea of guilty to a charge of petty theft before City Judge Frank Tausch Monday morning. Ehrenfeld was arrested Saturday afternoon after being pursued several blocks by Police Chief James S. Bouldin and T. W. Stuard, manager of the J. C. Penney company store, where the theft took place. Attention was attracted to Ehrenfeld at the store when at attempted to obtain a refund on a sweater which he had previously stolen there, police said. He tried to escape when Chief Bouldin started to question him, but was captured within a short time. Police found several articles of clothing, suitcases and other goods in his automobile, none of which could be traced to crimes here. Buy Now and Buy in Anaheim! Treasure Hunt For School Boys Slated A big treasure hunt for all sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys in the Anaheim school district is being planned for Saturday of next week. The event is being sponsored by the YMCA, with the cooperation of WPA playground supervisors. The hunt will start at 10 o'clock in the morning from the YMCA building. First and second prizes are being donated by White Hardware store and are now on display in the show window of the store. FOR BURNS Cover quickly with KIP! Use for scratches, cuts, stings, bruises, too. Always keep KIP handy. In tubes or tins at your drug store. EASES PAIN KIP PROTECTS-HEALS the NEW Telephone Directory closes for printing Burroughs Adding Machine company and it took five months complete it, and is being included by the Orange county representative of the Burroughs cerm. Calling is Ordered To Jail for Month Ralph L. Poling, 37, of Fullership scheduled for jury trial in Hermin city court yesterday morning, Tuesday changed his and pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county by City Judge Frank Tausch. Another drunk charge and two complaints of disturbing the peace which had been filed against were withdrawn following plea of guilty to the one plaint. ILLINOIS PICNIC The annual winter picnic reson of the Illinoisans of all California will be held all day Saturday, January 20, in Sycate Grove park, Los Angeles. Future of the program to follow dinner hour will be an address Justice P. White of the appellcourt. Jack Wallace of Santa Ana was sent at the meeting and disveyed a map of portions of the posed Manchester freeway into Angeles. If you have no Telephone ORDER NOW and be in the new book Be in the new book’s Yellow Pages of business information, and display advertising. FOR SERVICE, LISTINGS OR ADVERTISING—JUST CALL Southern California Telephone Company 217 North Lemon Street, Telephone Anaheim 2101 Undensed Statement of America National Trust and Savings Association December 30, 1939. URCES Banks . $ 248,265,914.16 434,691,060.77 All Bonds Curities . 169,577,610.56 711,054,696.57 And Fixtures Count of . 31,530,765.10 18,281,457.98 15,184,772.63 LIABILITIES DEPOSITS: Demand . $ 642,792,093.41 Savings and Time 839,999,582.38 $ 1,482,791,675.79 Liability for Letters of Credit, Acceptances, etc. . 18,815,871.91 Reserve for Interest Received in Advance . 7,733,706.57 Reserve for Interest, Taxes, etc. . 391,657.92 Capital, Surplus, Undivided Profits and Reserves . 118,853,365.58 TOTAL LIABILITIES . $ 1,628,586,277.77 Business Tops Previous Marks America 1939 Gains Due Popularity of Policies Earnings for the year were $28,330,000 before $4,381,000 was allocated to reserves for depreciation of banking premises, furniture, fixtures and equipment, amortization of bond premiums, etc., and before $5,000,000 reserves applied to reduce the carrying value of loans and investments. After payment of dividends to stockholders at the rate of $2.40 per share for a total of $9,600,000 for the year, and the allotment of $1,206,000 to the bank's personnel under the employees' profit-sharing bonus plan, capital funds were increased $8,142,000. From this there was deducted during the year by special charges against profits amounting to $5,356,000 a valuation reserve of 100 per cent against certain foreign credits on substantially all of which interest is currently being paid but which may be adversely affected by the war. STRONG RESERVES Banking premises, furniture, fixtures and equipment are carried at cost less depreciation, and to the end of 1939 depreciation of $15,788,000 has been applied to reduce the book value to the present figure. Also, certain other reserves are shown as applied to reduce the book value of assets with $15,564,-000 provided for possible loss on loans and $5,800,000 provided on securities. The actual market value of the bank's investment in securities is substantially more than the amount at which they are carried on the books of the bank. POLICIES APPROVED Commenting on the year's results, President Giannini said: "It is with a deep sense of appreciation that we are able to present tangible evidence of the approval of Bank of America policies and service by old and new friends. No banking institution in the country enjoys the privilege of serving a greater number of borrowers and depositors than Bank of America. To them and all the communities we serve our continued efforts to maintain that distinctive type of constructive 'banking that is building California' are pledged."