anaheim-gazette 1940-03-21

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 April 3, 1890 Yesterday was election day in the Anaheim Irrigation District, the successful candidates for the new board of directors are F. A. Korn, Dr. Spencer, Wm. Crowther, G. G. Greeley and P. S. Yorba. Max Nebelung was elected assessor, A. B. Cadman, collector, and F. H. Keith, treasurer. Three tramps who attempted to break into Fred Crist's residence one night last week and were guilty of perpriating several other unlawful acts about town during their stay here, were given five days in the county jail by Justice Fox on Monday. Six months in the chain gang would have been nearer the right kind of medicine for them. Mrs. Dr. Yocum, many years ago a resident of Anaheim, has been visiting friends here during the week. Orange news—Editor Dan Baker of the Standard (Santa Ana) calls Supervisor Sam Armor "the praying member of the board." Mr. Armor has also proved himself to be the fighting member of the board, and history teaches us that when good praying and fighting qualities have been found in combination they have generally carried all before them. 25 Years Ago April 1, 1915 The committee of Fifty met at the library on Friday evening to further discuss the civic center project. A number of other citizens including several ladies were present. John Dwyer called the meeting to order. Capt. Ahlborn outlined the policy contemplated regarding the project, "It is the intention to embody all civic buildings in one group in a central location. Options have been secured upon the block wherein the library is now located." The speaker said $7500 would finance the bond issue of $100,000 for the first year. The advertising value of the civic center would be great. A campaign of education will be carried on to further enlighten our people upon this grand project." Capt. Ahlborn and Prof. Hauck who were appointed to draft a plan of action submitted a lengthy report which was adopted. Chairman J. J. Dwyer appointed the following committees: Options—O. E. Steward, B. Fisher, J. Zeigler; Taxation—A. Nagel, M. Nebelung, P. H. Krick; Finance—F. A. Yungbluth, A. Fay, F. C. Krause; Nominations; J. J. Dwyer, H. A. Dickel, P. H. Krick; Publicity campaign—E. W. Hauck, J. F. Ahlborn, M. E. Beebe, O. M. Henderson, H. M. Adams, Frank Tausch, Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, Mrs. C. F. Grim, Mrs. Geo. Terry. The committee of Fifty will meet again several weeks visit with in Michigan. Tom Ingram and others to Los Angeles last Thursday brought home four new autos. J. P. Baumgartner of the Ana Register and J. C., were in town the other day the county seat blazing for the cavalcade of auto which swept through yesterday. Earl Steadman and Orange news—Editor Dan Baker of the Standard (Santa Ana) calls Supervisor Sam Armor "the praying member of the board." Mr. Armor has also proved himself to be the fighting member of the board, and history teaches us that when good praynig and fighting qualities have been found in combination they have generally carried all before them. The lot adjolning the Episcopal church on the north has been purchased by a lady of Los Angeles, who intends putting up a cottage and retiring here permanently. Simon Smith has the contract for putting up the house and intends beginning work in a day or two. While plowing his grubbed vineyard north of town one day last week, Otto Rust, found several roots of grapevines growing and in a healthy condition. His vineyard was taken up over a year ago, but a few roots were overlooked. They were preparing to put out a new growth of shoots, and were in prime condition. This rather knocks the diseased sap theory. The Board of Directors of Anaheim Irrigation District met in regular session on Tuesday. Present Messrs. Hunter, Zeyn, Wrede and Greeley. Concerning the exclusion of H. Burdorf's property from the district, Mr. Burdorf was called but failed to appear. Director Zeyn moved that petition be denied, seconded by Director Wrede, and carried unanimously. The matter of the salary of the collector was left to the next meeting. A. Wright was appointed to inspect all books of the district. Thirty dollars was appropriated for payment of the entering of judgment in favor of the district in the demurrer case of the Yorbas to the issuing of bonds by the district. Adjourned to next Monday, April 7th. H. T. Matthews of Santa Ana has been appointed receiver, and has assumed charge of the Santa Ana Free Press, which seems to be badly tangled up in financial affairs. Several proprietors of the paper are at loggerheads and a suit has been instituted to dissolve the partnership and to straighten matters out. John Goodale and his wife of this city have brought suit in the following committees: Options—O. E. Steward, B. Fisher, J. Zeigler; Taxation—A. Nagel, M. Nebelung, P. H. Krick; Finance—F. A. Yungbluth, A. Fay, F. C. Krause; Nominations; J. J. Dwyer, H. A. Dickel, P. H. Krick; Publicity campaign—E. W. Hauck, J. F. Ahlborn, M. E. Beebe, O. M. Henderson, H. M. Adams, Frank Tausch, Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, Mrs. C. F. Grim, Mrs. Geo. Terry. The committee of Fifty will meet again tonight. Gangs of men are now engaged in removing the telephone and city poles from the ornamental lighting zone and in a short time all the poles and wires on Center from North Philadelphia to Clementine and on Los Angeles from Cypress to Broadway will have disappeared. The two telephone companies will occupy the same line of poles. It is believed that the ornamental lights will be burning within thirty days. The Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church held a meeting last Tuesday evening and elected the following officers for the coming year: President, F. T. Edmisfort; first vice president, W. M. Wellman; second vice president, U. S. Amack; third vice president, Dr. S. Dove; fourth vice president, S. W. Todd; secretary, Oscar Spainhauer; treasurer, N. R. Phillips; chaplain, Samuel Dick. Adolph Heintzman was in town from Los Angeles last week on a visit to his mother, Mrs. Fred Schmidt. He has a position with the Los Angeles Furniture company and was enjoying his yearly 10 days vacation. Street Superintendent Sackett has a force of 20 men at work cleaning up the alleys in town. The city has a notice in another column giving warning to property owners to clean up all weeds along their property lines in the sidewalk parkings and along curbs. Should they fail to do so, the city will have the work done at their expense. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Quarton and children left on Saturday for San Diego to view the sights of the exposition. They will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jos Baum and will spend a week in the southern metropolis. Mrs. Richard Groos and her six-year-old son left on Monday for Tom Ingram and others to Los Angeles last Thursday brought home four new autos. J.P. Baumgartner of the Ana Register and J.C., were in town the other day for the county seat blazing for the cavalcade of auto which swept through yesterday. Earl Steadman and Nemetz spent several Victorville last week former Anaheimers now that thriving neighborhood Rain on Sunday and evening added .39 to the precipitation, according Dickel's gauge, bringing for the season up to 17.5 year to date the total was Chas. Eygabroad, C.H well, Robert Mckee and Omelia made a business Puente last Wednesday. Joe Wagner regaled his with a fine barbecue at centia home on Sunday... lamb were served and tha was one of the most pl events ever given by Mr.About sixty guests were among those attending fcity being Mr. and Mrs.Mullinix, Mr. and Mrs.Swope and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs.John Kelley ene the West Anaheim Thim on Friday afternoon.The noon was spent in neeand conversation after w freshments of chicken p coffee and cake were Those present were MeseD.Marion, E.A.SparkSparks, Ernst BorchertMartin, W.C.BruminzMrs.E.Borchert sr., andBorchert of Milwaukee. H. T. Matthews of Santa Ana has been appointed receiver, and has assumed charge of the Santa Ana Free Press, which seems to be badly tangled up in financial affairs. Several proprietors of the paper are at loggerheads and a suit has been instituted to dissolve the partnership and to straighten matters out. John Goodale and his wife of this city have brought suit in the superior court against Roadmaster Paty and his wife on a promissory note secured by a mortgage, for the sum of $1,000 and interest, less $50 which has been paid as interest. Five per cent is asked as attorney's fees. Capt. A. S. Ferguson came down from San Francisco last Thursday to spend a short visit here. He is if possible, a trifle handsomer than when here last, and is hale and hearty as ever. His friends will be pleased to know that he is enjoying the best of health. Geo. R. Broadbere, editor of the Santa Ana Free Press, and Fred Burgess, an old time Anaheimer, were in town last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Broadbere has been seriously ill for two months but is now convalescing. Frank Ey and T. S. Grimshaw are in San Francisco attending the session of the Grand lodge of A.O.U.W. The former gentleman is inside watchman of the Grand lodge and the latter is delegate of Anaheim lodge. Thomas Hull of Santa Ana was in town on Tuesday on business connected with the sheriff's office. Thomas has many friends here-away who are always glad to see him. The remains of Mrs. John Fisch- Open House at Phone Office Dial switching equipment that goes into action when a telephone user dials a number will be shown visitors at the open house program in the Anaheim central office on March 27, 28 and 29. Here, Louis L. Bailey is checking a unit. Telephone Office Plans Open House Anaheim People are Invited to Inspect Equipment March 27, 28 and 29 New developments in the art of telephony will be shown visitors at an open house program to be given by the Southern California Telephone company on March 27, 28, and 29 from 6:30 to 9 o'clock in the evening in the company's central office building at 217 N. Lemon street, according to R. J. Rossberg, telephone company manager. For the first time at an open house program, the company will exhibit a voice scrambler, such as is used on overseas calls to nisure the privacy of the conversation, the manager said. The scrambler turns voices upside down for journeys across the ocean, with the result that the sounds going through the ether are a meaningless jumble until they are turned right side up again by equipment on the receiving end. Another comparatively recent development, which will also be shown for the first time at an open house when it is displayed here, is a gas pressure testing device identical with equipment used to detect breaks in many telephone cables. Nitrogen gas is maintained in many cables under pressure, the manager said. A drop in the pressure indicates the most minute puncture in the water-tight cable sheath, and crews are then speedily sent to the scene to make repairs. Still other displays include a "Hear-Your-Own Voice" demonstration set, which enables a Tom Ingram and others went up to Los Angeles last Thursday and brought home four new Ford autos. J. P. Baumgartner of the Santa Ana Register and J. C. Hortas were in town the other day from one county seat blazing the way for the cavalcade of automobiles which swept through the city yesterday. Earl Steadman and Dick Nemetz spent several days in Victorville last week visiting former Anaheimers now living in that thriving neighborhood. Rain on Sunday and Sunday evening added .39 to the season's precipitation, according to Mr. Dickel's gauge, bringing the total for the season up to 17.56. Last year to date the total was 17.28. Chas. Eygabroad, C. H. Rockwell, Robert Mckee and J. J. Omelia made a business trip to Puente last Wednesday. Joe Wagner regaled his friends with a fine barbecue at his Placentia home on Sunday. Beef and lamb were served and the affair was one of the most pleasurable events ever given by Mr. Wagner. About sixty guests were present among those attending from this city being Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Mullinix, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Swope and Mr. and Mrs. Quarton. Mrs. John Kelley entertained the West Anaheim Thimble club on Friday afternoon. The afternoon was spent in needlework and conversation after which refreshments of chicken pie, rolls, coffee and cake were served. Those present were Mesdames E. D. Marion, E. A. Sparks, R. J. Sparks, Ernst Borchert, C. W. Martin, W. C. Bruminzim, and Mrs. E. Borchert sr., and Miss M. Borchert of Milwaukee. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Ernst Borchert. A. A. Richards has sold a 22-acre orange and walnut ranch near Olive to Judge C. T. Wood of Texas, the consideration being $40,000. John Pfeninger of Fullerton was in town on a business mission on Monday. He reports vegetation greatly benefited by the recent rainfall. H. E. Fletcher of Minneapolis visited at the home of C. H. Owe last week. Grammar schools are out this week for the Easter vacation. High school will be out for a week's vacation beginning next Monday. Explorers and Indians, desert rats, immigrants and soldiers will move across the scene with irrigation engineers when the pageant of the rich Imperial Valley is unfolded the night of March 29 in Calexico's desert cavalcade. This three-day community undertaking, scheduled March 28-30, will relate the colorful story of the discovery of the Imperial and Mexicali valleys, and their turbulent history from the days of Capt. Juan Bautista de Anza, Mexican officer in the armies of the king of Spain, in 1774, until the coming of the great flood in the early years of this century. The cavalcade is a civic project, non-profit in conception, and as such has enlisted the aid of nearly every Calexican, plus the tribes on the Yuma Indian Reservation and residents of the neighboring city of Mexicali, second half of the border twins, who are taking a large part in the forthcoming three-day carnival. Still other displays include a "Hear-Your-Own Voice" demonstration set, which enables a person to hear how his voice waves; a historical exhibit, showing models of telephones from the time of Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, as well as instruments developed in succeeding years, and an exhibit showing different types of telephone cables, including the new coaxial cable, which is suitable for the transmission of television. Foremost among the things instore for visitors, however, said Rossberg, is the equipment necessary to meet the everyday telephone needs of the community, including the dial switching equipment, the switchboard at which operators will be at work, the ringing machine, the toll and local test boards and other... NEW TUBE PROTECTS AGAINST BLOW-OUTS AND PUNCTURES TOO GOODRICH OFFERS YOU LAST WORD IN SAFETY ON WHEELS Seal-o-matic TAKES NAILS IN ITS STRIDE—SNEERS AT BLOW-OUTS This 60% stronger self-healing tube reduces blow-out danger to a new minimum—seals punctures due to spikes, etc., while you ride—and actually saves you money! LET US SHOW YOU TODAY! Goodrich Sealomatic Tube 2-WAY LIFE SAVER TUBE Goodrich Silvertown QUALITY STORES SERVICE 101 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, Phone 3400 1938 Chevrolet Master Town 1937 Chevrolet De Luxe Town 1937 Chevrolet De Luxe Sport 1936 Plymouth De Luxe Sedan 1937 Ford Stake Truck Con 215 N. Los Angeles St. facilities. Employees will be on hand to guide visitors through the building and explain the operations of the various articles and the duties of the different employees, Rossberg said. Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall.—Goldsmith. Pro Tennis Tourney Slated Next Month For the first time in sports history the "big four" of professional tennis will take part in the same tourney when Bill Tilden, Don Budge, Ellsworth Vines and Fred Perry clash for gold and glory in the first annual West Coast Tennis championships at the famed Los Angeles Tennis club, April 1 to 8, inclusive. The tourney will be a round-robin affair with all entrants in both the singles and doubles meet-each other in the week-long struggle for top honors. Vic LaMont for City Treasurer. adv. Save money... have a good time when you go EAST Save on train fares! Save on meal costs! And enjoy yourself at the same time! That's the promise of Southern Pacific's friendly coach-tourist train, the Californian. 25-30-35c MEALS! Delicious meals are served in the spotless dining car for only 90c a day! A capable registered nurse-stewardess is on hand. There's a special chair car for women and children. Free porter service, pillows, drinking cups. It's the train you'll want to take when you go east! From LOS ANGELES to CHICAGO $39.50 ONE WAY $65.00 ROUND TRIP In air-conditioned reclining chair cars. THE HELPLESS FATHER A TRUE "CALIFORNIAN" STORY—TAKEN FROM OUR FILES Not long ago, a young man boarded the California with his bright-eyed son—a baby of 11 months. Later, when the friendly nurse-stewardess discovered them, the father was all tangled up in pins, bottles and other equipment. The baby was complaining From LOS ANGELES to CHICAGO $39 50 ONE WAY $65 00 ROUND TRIP In air-conditioned reclining chair cars. Also low fares in tourist sleeping cars. LOWER ALTITUDE ROUTE. The Californian speeds to Chicago over the lower altitude Golden State Route. Leaves Los Angeles 8:30 p.m. daily with early morning arrival in Chicago. THE HELPLESS FATHER A TRUE "CALIFORNIAN" STORY—TAKEN FROM OUR FILES Not long ago, a young man boarded the California with his bright-eyed son—a baby of 11 months. Later, when the friendly nurse-stewardess discovered them, the father was all tangled up in pins, bottles and other equipment. The baby was complaining loudly. Miss M., the stewardess, quickly stepped in and soon had Junior smiling and gurgling. For the rest of the trip, she was never far away, treating her small passenger to the finest of California service. And you may be sure that Junior complained only once more—when he said good-bye to the stewardess. Southern Pacific's FRIENDLY Californian GROVER RORER, Agent S. P. Depot, Anaheim Depot at Los Angeles and Santa Ana Streets Guaranteed USED CARS for Spring Master Town Sedan 1934 Reo Truck (2 speed axle) De Luxe Town Sedan 1934 Chevrolet Sedan De Luxe Sport Sedan 1936 Chevrolet Standard Coupe De Luxe Sedan 1935 Pontiac (6) Coupe Truck 1935 Oldsmobile (6) Coupe Cone Bros. Easy G. M. A. C. Terms Miles St. Phone 2215 Anaheim