anaheim-gazette 1940-02-08

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 February 20, 1890 Governman Waterman and wife and Mrs. Rice of San Bernardino, daughter of the Governor, accompanied by Hervey Lindley, Colonel L. S. Butler and Majors A. W. Barrett and M. T. Owens arrived here on Thursday evening last and were tendered a reception by our citizens. The distinguished party arrived by the Southern Pacific and went direct to the Planter's Hotel where the Governor was met by many of our townspeople. After dining he held a levee in the parlor of the hotel and until 9 o'clock had almost a constant line of visitors many of whom had met him before. About nine o'clock Company G marched to the hotel and escorted the visitors to Music Hall where a reception had been arranged by the young ladies of the Cheerful Workers, Captain Wood delivered a short speech of welcome which was followed by a few appropriate remarks by Dr. Bullard. The Governor then responded in a few words. The hall was subsequently cleared and all engaged in a social hop until midnight, when the young ladies invited their guests into the supper room. Two long tables laden with a wealth of good things waited the coming on-laught. About one hundred couples were seated. 25 Years Ago February 25, 1915 About twenty men are busily engaged upon the construction of the new 600 foot bridge at the Olive road crossing the Santa Ana river. Several hundred yards above the bridge the waters of the river are divided and during the high water last week a big stream ran on the east and west side of the new work now being put in. The old bridge is put out of commission, and no travel is allowed over that structure. The bridge is declared unsafe. The new bridge when completed will be 600 feet long with 20 foot spans of cement piling. On either end approaches of at least 200 feet long will have to be built to reach it. To confine the waters of the river to a channel leading under the new bridge will be, it is contended, a gigantic undertaking. To do this work, it is estimated operations would have to be commenced a mile or more up the river, a channel dug and dykes put in costing not less than one hundred thousand dollars. Unless a suitable channel is dug and proper dykes put in on both sides of the river, the new bridge and approaches would be of no avail. In case of high waters, without a new channel directly in line with the new bridge, to afford a passage way for the flood water, the approaches to the structure would Sale of Yuletide Seals in Decline Income Less Than Last Year Is Report of Executive Secretary Today The 1939 Christmas Seal sale at the Orange County Tuberculosis & Health association, Ltd., $497.27 behind the 1938 campaign total, Mrs. Edna Crawford, executive secretary, today reported that the officers at a meeting of the association. The 1939 proceeds total $8563 for the county as compared with $9042.62 of a year ago. Anahe district, of which Mrs. C. Neighbors is chairman, raises $964.98, or $46.70 less than 1 year's total of $1011.68. Only five districts in the county showed an increase. They are Buena Park, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Tustin and Westminster. "This decrease in income from Christmas Seals will make it impossible for the association to tend its war against tuberculosis on every front as much as it hoped," Mrs. Crawford said. "The association is grateful for the support which the public has given its program, and wishes at time to thank its many contributors as well as its volunteer workers for the aid thus far given, urging the 7,703 recipients of Christmas Seals who have made no return to make a contribution if possible and if not return the seals received Thanksgiving time. "In addition to the association..." The hall was subsequently cleared and all engaged in a social hop until midnight, when the young ladies invited their guests into the supper room. Two long tables laden with a wealth of good things waited the coming on-laught. About one hundred couples were seated. The Cheerful Workers deserve great credit for the excellence of their reception. It was one of the most delightful parties given here in a long time. The Governor and party departed for Los Angeles Friday morning. He visited Santa Ana on Saturday evening and was tendered a reception leaving subsequently for San Diego, where he will remain a few days before leaving for Sacramento. Rain began falling early on Sunday morning and fell at intervals during the day, the precipitation being exceptionally heavy at about 5 o'clock in the evening. During the night and on Monday morning rain also fell, but Tuesday the weather moderated, and yesterday we had clear skies. A total of 1.13 inches of water fell for the storm, and the total precipitation for the season amounts to 19.83 inches. Dr. Gardiner found the architect's drawing of a granite monument with the inscription "Smith" upon its base, at the crossing of the Southern Pacific track and the extension of Center street Saturday morning. The drawing is enclosed in a heavy Manilla paper cover. The owner may have same by applying at this office. F. G. Ryan last week sold his Brookshurst orange crop to Strong of Riverside. J. W. Hart also disposed of his crop to the Earl company. Both crops are of unusual excellence this year. The former sold in bulk, and the latter by the box. The rains of Sunday afternoon caused such a sudden rise of water in the gutters that for a time it seemed that Federman's store was in peril of sustaining a small sized flooding. Prompt work on the part of a shovel brigade kept the interior of the building dry. The new brick block of P. Nindles at Fullerton situated near To do this work, it is estimated operations would have to be commenced a mile or more up the river, a channel dug and dykes put in costing not less than one hundred thousand dollars. Unless a suitable channel is dug and proper dykes put in on both sides of the river, the new bridge and approaches would be of no avail. In case of high waters, without a new channel directly in line with the new bridge, to afford a passage way for the flood water, the approaches to the structure would be washed out, and perhaps the bridge itself destroyed. Who is going to do this work? It would cost an enormous amount of money. The Anaheim Storm Water District certainly never could furnish money to finance this big undertaking. Legislation should be framed whereby counties could afford river protection. Ed Larter was in town from Wesminister on Saturday afternoon. Ed reports the peatland section to be in prosperous condition, and cites the case of the old Jake Ross ranch of 60 acres, which he sold for Ross thirteen years ago at $125 per acre, and for which an offer of $700 per acre was recently refused. Ed says times are getting better and that no one in the peat has ever complained of financial depression. James Fullerton will not be postmaster at Orange notwithstanding he was the choice of the Democratic County Central committee. President Wilson's ruling that all appointees to government positions must be under 65 years of age bars him as he is 72. There are five candidates for the position who have entered the race since Fullerton's disability was announced. The All Star bowling team will go down to Seal Beach Monday night and teach the sea coast bowlers a few fancy stunts. The team is composed of Wisser, Schaffer, Vanatta, Fisher and Cowan. Tomorrow night the Anaheim second team will meander over to Fullerton and grab another game from the best talent in our northern suburb. Sid Lemon who was run over by an automobile two months ago, sustaining a compound fracture of the right leg, has recovered sufficiently to get about the sanitarium on crutches and will probably be able to leave for his home in Solemn high mass was said Saturday morning at 9 o'clock St. Boniface church for Katherine G. Shea, 31, who on Thursday moring at the home her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Shea, after a brief illness. Rev. Father Edmond Braun of Sawtelle, a cousin of the deceased, officiated at the mass; the sanctuary were Rev. Fah Henry Gross, pastor of St. Brace face, Rev. Father John Quinnens of St. Boniface, Rev. Fah O'Carroll of Orange, and Father Nevin of St. Joseph's pital. The Marywood high school choir sang, assisted by Miss Mcedes Pozzobouf of Jerome, zona, and Rev. Father Jaenin of St. Boniface church. Friends who served as bearers were Peter Lehr, Lenain, Ed Daly, Otto Stoelem Heinze and Gil Kluc Burial was made in the Sepulchre cemetery. High scores were made by Sandilands and C.E. Holcombe The rains of Sunday afternoon caused such a sudden rise of water in the gutters that for a time it seemed that Federman's store was in peril of sustaining a small sized flooding. Prompt work on the part of a shovel baggage kept the interior of the building dry. The new brick block of P. Nicolas at Fullerton, situated near the depot, is rapidly approaching completion, and adds greatly to the businesslike appearance of the town. It is said the building will be used as a boarding and lodging house. A very handsome bronze earlworn ornaments the bar at the Fountain saloon. The bird was killed at the seaside, near the Landing, and has come from the taxidermist's hands as true to nature as can be imagined. Professor Sylvester Lombard entertained a number of friends in his usual inimitable manner at the Planter's Hotel one evening last week. D. J. Sorenson, who for some time past has been engaged in superintending the construction of a large reservoir at South Riverside for the Land and Water company was down to spend Sunday with his family. He returned to the scene of his labors Monday. L. H. Ledger, lately arrived from Illinois, and F. A. Jewell of Newhall are passing a few days in town visiting with the family of Rev. Geo. A. Irvin. Mine Host Frazer of the Anaheim Hotel has added a billiard and pool table to his establishment. Miss del Valle of Ventura wasfer, Vanatta, Fisher and Cowan. Tomorrow night the Anaheim second team will meander over to Fullerton and grab another game from the best talent in our northern suburb. Sid Lemon who was run over by an automobile two months ago, sustaining a compound fracture of the right leg, has recovered sufficiently to get about the sanitarium on crutches and will probably be able to leave for his home in Fullerton in a day or two. H. M. Adams, C. F. Grim, and F. N. Gibbs left Monday evening to attend the annual meeting of the state lumberman's association at San Francisco. They expect to be gone a week. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Adams entertained the O. M. B. club at their home on Broadway on Saturday evening. Those present besides the host and hostess, were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Lewis of Santa Fe Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McLaughlin. A sumptuous dinner was served and later Five hundred was played. the guest of the Misses Rimpau last week. Married—In this city, Wednesday evening, February 19th, James W. Keith aged 43 years and Mrs. Lucy Simpson aged 46 years. The happy event chronicled above took place at the residence of Col. F. H. Keith on North Street last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A. Irvin and was witnessed by a few relatives and friends of the contracting parties. There were present Colonel and Mrs. F. H. Keith, W. R. Harker and wife, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Ruddock, Mr. Simpson the Misses Emma and Louise Schneider, J. J. Schneider and others. High scores were made by Sandilands and C. E. Holcom Misses Elenora Parker and A Grimshaw attended a musical tertainment at the home of Mrs. Clarence Gustlin Santa Ana Saturday. Charles Wagner celebrated 70th birthday anniversary Sun and a number of his friends sembled to do honor to the occasion and extend good wishes. A twenty acre apricot orchard of town has been sold Mr. Griggs of Montreal for $500 and the 2-acre improved track East Center street belonging F. W Lee has been sold to Hartfield for $5,700. Mrs. George Hatfield entered the P.P Club at her home Clementine street Wednesday ternoon. Dinner was served 5 o'clock. Al Brunworth and Ernest baugh left Wednesday for Francisco en route for Austin They didn't tell it openly, but is reported they are going to kangaroos and other big games. County Treasurer Joplin prepared a check to the amount $70,000 which will be forward to a New York bank for payment upon the county road bonds is two years ago in amount of $270,000 Of this amount $40 is to be applied on the print and $30,000 is the interest. ANAHEIM GAZETTE THE POCKETBOOK OF KNOWLEDGE BY TOPPS 1920 RAYON $4.60 A POUND INDUSTRY DECREASES PRICES... THE PRICE OF RAYON HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM 57¢ TO 57¢ TODAY... AS A REBULT MANY MORE AMERICANS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO USE PRODUCTS MADE OF RAYON CLOSE TO 300,000,000 POUNDS OF IT ARE NOW CONSUMED ANNUALLY. TAX PAID BY U.S. RAILROADS LAST YEAR AMOUNTED TO MORE THAN 40% OUT OF EVERY DOLLAR OF NET OPERATING REVENUE La Habra Man is Holding a Trailer Conclave Annual Convention Will Held During Month of August at Beach Preliminary arrangements the Southern California convention to be held at Huntington Beach have been worked by eastern trailer officials. Huntington Beach executives will be held August, although a definite date has not been set, the group agreed it was estimated that 1000 tractors from every state in the union take part in the gathering. Plans were also discussed for exhibition of trailers and equipment. Eastern factories California concerns will be presented in the exposition, it promised. All types of recreation community singing, camp rallies, concerts, entertainments and dances will be planned the visitors during future meetings of leaders of the convention. Cooperation of businessmen other leaders will be enlisted once. Headquarters for the training work and for the convocation registration will be the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce. Extensive trailer camp facilities ideal setting and ample recreational facilities were the reason for selection of Huntington as the convention city this conference were W. L. Warren the Trailer Topics magazine Larsen, special representative the American Tourist and La Habra Man is Held in Shooting Albert Castillo of the Corona Mexican camp near La Habra is facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after he assertedly admitted the shooting of Guadalupe Alvarado last Sunday. Castillo was arrested shortly after the alleged shooting. Castillo is quoted by officers as saying he shot Alvarado after a series of arguments that culminated in two alleged assaults by Alvarado, the first with a knife and the second with a club. Both the assaults and the shooting assertedly occurred at a cafe at the camp. Alvarado was treated for two gunshot wounds inflicted with a 22 caliber revolver. The first bullet penetrated his left side and the second lodged in his right thigh. He was taken to the county hospital, where attendants said he would recover. Conference Held Here on Land Use The series of seven district land use conferences scheduled for Orange county was opened here last Friday. The second conference was held yesterday at San Juan Capistrano. Others are scheduled for Westminster, February 12; Buena Park, February 15; Tustin, February 19; La Habra, February 20; and Orange, February 27. Farmer groups in each community familiar with local soil types and crops have been called to participate in the land use survey which is designed to furnish a compilation of economic farming trends in the districts analyzed. A farm and soil classification mapping project is part of the survey. All data and mapping is based on judgment of the farm owners and operators in their respective work and for the convenience registration will be the Houston Beach Chamber of Commerce office. Extensive trailer camp facility ideal setting and ample recreational facilities were the reason for selection of Huntington as the convention city this Those attending the preliminary conference were W. L. Warne the Trailer Topics magazine Larsen, special representative the American Tourist and others' association; Arthur L. Ham, Pacific coast director national trailer manufacturer; Chamber President Bundy, City Councilmen Chamness and Tom Talbertiam Ebert, operator of the breeze Trailer park; D. W. K. chairman of the chamber's vention committee; J. S. Faul of the publicity committee; Terry of the tourist trade mittee, and Secretary W Gallienne. PURSE STOLEN Miss Margaret Palm, Roox box 124, Fullerton, had a stolen from her unlocked while it was parked on Lemon street Friday evening told police. Value of the tents was $2, she said. Scores were made by Mrs. Milands and C. E. Holcomb. Issues Elenora Parker and Alice Shaw attended a musical ennment at the home of Mr. Mrs. Clarence Gustlin at Ana Saturday. Charles Wagner celebrated his birthday anniversary Sunday a number of his friends assisted to do honor to the occaand extend good wishes. Twenty acre apricot orchard of town has been sold to Griggs of Montreal for $9000, the 2-acre improved tract on Center street belonging to Lee has been sold to B. field for $5,700. George Hatfield entertainne P. P. Club at her home onentine street Wednesday afternoon. Dinner was served at clock. Brunworth and Ernest Claish left Wednesday for San Francisco en route for Australia. Didn't tell it openly; but it reported they are going after caroos and other big game. County Treasurer Joplin has agreed a check to the amount of 100 which will be forwarded New York bank for payment in the county road bonds issued years ago in amount of $1,-100. Of this amount $40,000 will be applied on the principal $30,000 is the interest. Farmer groups in each community familiar with local soil types and crops have been called to participate in the land use survey which is designed to furnish a compilation of economic farming trends in the districts analyzed. A farm and soil classification mapping project is part of the survey. All data and mapping is based on judgment of the farm owners and operators in their respective districts, says Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, who is lending the facilities of his office for the survey. Representatives of the county planning commission and conservation service are furnishing data from their various projects. Tests Slated for Posts With State Examinations for the following positions will be held in Los Angeles, according to Roy Ferguson, manager, department of employment: Consulting hydraulic engineer, department of public works, open to men only will held March 9, applications must be filed February 28, salary $25 to $50 a day; Hearing officer, open to both men and women will be held March 30, applications must be filed by March 20, salary $260 a month. Further information formal application blanks may be obtained at the Orange county office, department of employment, 501 W. Fifth street, Santa Ana. COLORADO PICNIC The Colorado State society will hold its annual picnic all day Sunday, February 11, in Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles. A program will follow the dinner hour. County registers and headquarters will be open all day. Buy Now and Buy in Anaheim! Seal Beach will be host to the Southern California Beach Coordinating commission next Tuesday. Lifeguard Chief Earl Whittington is making preparations to welcome the visitors for a lunch-eon session and all-day business meeting in the city hall. Delegates will come from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Problems of beach protection, maintenance guarding and improvement will be discussed. President Approves Garden Grove Park President Roosevelt has approved the Garden Grove park improvement project, it was announced unofficially late last week. The project will receive WPA assistance amounting to $6136, it was said. Meat Balls with Noodles To Be Broadcast by Mary Lee Taylor November 30, 1939 1 cup ground beef (½ pound) 1 cup ground pork (½ pound) 1¼ cups Pet Milk ½ cup soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely cut onion 3½ teaspoons salt Mix together beef, pork, ¾ cup milk, bread crumbs, onion, 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper. When milk is absorbed, wet tips of fingers with water and shape mixture into 18 small balls. Roll balls in flour. Cook until brown on all sides in hot fat. Pour mixture of soup and water over balls. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, boil noodles 20 minutes, or until tender in boiling water and remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Drain, then arrange noodles on platter leaving a hollow in center. Remove meat balls, arranging around the noodles. Stir remaining ¾ cup milk into liquid remaining in pan. Heat, but do not boil. Pour sauce in center of noodles. Serve at once. Serves 6. *Two cups of broken macaroni or spaghetti may be substituted for the noodles. Rinse in boiling water after cooking. Huntington Gets Trailer Conclave Annual Convention Will Be Held During Month of August at Beach Preliminary arrangements for the Southern California trailer convention to be held at Hunting-Beach have been worked out by eastern trailer officials and Huntington Beach executives. The convention will be held in August, although a definite date not been set, the group agreed. Was estimated that 1000 trailers on every state in the union will be part in the gathering. Plans were also discussed for an exhibition of trailers and latest equipment. Eastern factories and California concerns will be represented in the exposition, it was announced. All types of recreation, community singing, camp fire sales, concerts, entertainment dances will be planned for visitors during future meetings. Leaders of the convention move cooperation of businessmen and other leaders will be enlisted at the Headquarters for the planning work and for the convention registration will be the Hunting-Beach Chamber of Commerce. Extensive trailer camp facilities, total setting and ample recreational facilities were the reasons for selection of Huntington Beach in the convention city this year. Those attending the preliminary conference were W. L. Waring of the Trailer Topics magazine; C. J. Parsen, special representative of the American Tourist and Deal- Erosion Survey On San Gabriel River Watershed A physical and economic survey of the land in the San Gabriel river watershed will soon be underway, according to W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. This survey is under the joint auspices of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, the U. S. Forest service, and the Soil Conservation service. The survey is being conducted to determine the extent of erosion losses, what measures are necessary to check these annual losses and their costs. The costs of control measures will be balanced against the annual losses to determine their economic value. The findings from this survey will determine to a large extent future participation by federal agencies. Field parties are now working in the upper Santa-Ana river basin. In the survey, land will come under one of the following classifications: (1) Land which can be farmed continuously without losses from either wind or water erosion; (2) land which can be farmed with simple erosion control practices, such as cover-cropping, during the rainy season; (3) land which can only be farmed by the use of complex practices, such as terracing, basin listing, strip cropping, and contour subsoiling; (4) land which cannot be farmed continuously; (5) land which should not be cultivated under any condition. George Morse Will Join Regiment Soon Assembly Passes Flood Bond Law Payment of Premiums Given Approval and Sent to State Senate The state assembly early this week passed and sent on to the senate a bill authorizing the Orange County Flood Control district to pay a premium in redeeming and cancelling outstanding bonds of the $2,500,000 issue, using fund received from the federal government in reimbursement for such activity. The bill was introduced by Assemblymen Thomas H. Kuchel and Clyde Watson. Legislation to authorize purchase and retirement of the flood bonds at a premium, if necessary, was undertaken on the advice of Assistant District Tttorney Joel E. Ogle, who advised the county supervisors they might be personally liable for any premium paid, if a taxpayer raised objection. The county already has, through Treasurer T. E. Stephenson, redeemed $180,000 of the flood bonds, from the $426,000 reimbursement received from the federal government recently. These bonds were bought at par, no legal question arising over such a purchase. Members of the board of supervisors, however, have expressed belief that it would be good business for the county to pay a premium for the bonds, if necessary, in order to save interest charges over a period of years. Accordingly legislation was sought to permit such a course. George Morse Will Join Regiment Soon George J. Morse, who recently enlisted in the United States army for service at Fort George Wright, near Spokane, Wash., will soon join his regiment at Camp Ord, California, where it is engaged in maneuvers. Morse is the son of Mrs. Alice D. Morse of Route 2, Anaheim. He previously was a member of the 185th infantry, California national guard. ACCESSORIES STOLEN Theft of a tire, rim and tube from his automobile while it was parked at the corner of Olive and Center streets Saturday evening was reported to Anaheim police by Andrew Block, of Fullerton. Value of the property was placed at $5.50. Buy Now and Buy in Anaheim! Pier Projects Have Closed Shop Policy A closed shop policy will be in force in the construction of the two $50,000 piers at Newport and Balboa, it was announced late last week following a conference attended by Newport Beach city councilmen, officials of the Building and Construction Trades council of Orange county and officials of the Mojave Construction company. 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