anaheim-gazette 1940-07-18

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 July 31, 1890 Our friend, Wm. Schumacher It is said that Pomona is raising money by subscription to lobbying county division bill through the next session of the legislature. The division scheme involves both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties as well for the new county will be taken from both of the old counties. There is some alarm in both the latter counties in consequence. On last Sunday afternoon a party of gentlemen drove out to Placentia and paid visit to the ranch of Albert Smith, located about a mile north of Fullerton. Al has one of the finest places in that section of the country and next year he will set it to orange trees. He is keeping "bachelor's hall," but it is whispered that he will shortly join the ranks of the Benedick's. had a pig that he valued very highly about a week ago, but when he arose one morning and found that his pigship had devoured forty-two newly hatched chickens, the animal fell from grace, and William gave him away to a neighbor and he insists he has no grudge against his neighbor either. 25 Years Ago July 29, 1915 Vessels laden with munitions of war for the European powers are leaving our ports daily, and are returning with lemons as ballast. Last winter these vessels returned with walnuts as ballast. The free trade law admits these articles practically free of duty. The California lemon grower and the California walnut grower say that by the gods above us, this is everlastingly wrong. The sugar factory began slicing its 1915 crop of beets yesterday with a force of 240 men. 10,000 acres of the best beets ever grown in this county will be turned into sugar during the campaign which will probably be a long one. Edmiston's delivery horse ran away with the wagon on Claudina street Tuesday morning and scattered a load of greceries along the street. Little damage was done. The new lamp post planted at the mouth of the alley in rear of the Dreyfus building was found to be anything but ornamental yesterday morning as it was lying on the pavement. The iron post was broken off near the ground and its cluster of lamps was smashed to atoms. The pole had been bumped into by W. L. Kreuscher during the night as he was on his Child Succumbs To Rare Ailment Schilder's Disease is Fate to 12-Year-Old Girl at Santa Ana One of the world's rarest events, Schilder's disease, claimed the life of 12-year-old Eleanor Florence Hurd of San Ana after brain specialists Mayo Brothers clinic as well other noted specialist had wafted a failing light to save her. The girl, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Paul D. Hurd, 514 Beverly place, died in the Orange county hospital after a six-month battle against the disease. In addition the Mayo Brothers experts, socians from Los Angeles, Beach and Orange county for the dread disease. According to medical authorities there have been but four autotized cases of Schilder's ease in the United States. The ease, said to be related to fantile paralysis, mainly affects children and manifests itself marked loss of hearing, sight speech due to cerebral inflammation and deterioration. Dr. John Montanus, Or county autopsy surgeon, and Robert Patrick, resident pautopsy, results of which are autoysy, results of which arepected to aid in further against the disease. MORE ABOUT Booster Body had a pig that he valued very highly about a week ago, but when he arose one morning and found that his pigship had devoured forty-two newly hatched chickens, the animal fell from grace; and William gave him away to a neighbor and he insists he has no grudge against his neighbor either. Avery and Everhardy have been kept by lateiy supplying the Coronado hotel with poultry, beef, etc. On Monday they shipped a large quantity of poultry to the hotel and next Saturday they will forward a carload of hogs, which will be used to dispose of the swill of the hotel. Lucky pigs. The cannery meeting at Kroeger's hall on Monday last was not well attended, and the discussion was postponed to another meeting to be held some time in the future. Is it possible that after what has already been done for the cannery the project will be abandoned for lack of public interest? Attention is directed to the advertisement of W. A. Beckett, secretary of the Orange County Fair association, who is desirous of receiving sealed bids for from 60 to 80 acres of land suitable for fair purposes. Our citizens will do well to consider the advisability of having the fair grounds located here. What offer shall we make? Miss Amanda Warling and Charles Carlsen were married on Sunday afternoon. A number of Anaheim people are sojourning at San Juan Hot Springs among them, J. P. Zeyn and two daughters, T. J. F. Boege and two daughters, F. A. Korn and family and Otto Rust. Mrs. Dotter and Mrs. Clark and two children of Los Angeles visited with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Konig during the week. W. J. Smith of Orangothorpe, accompanied by his daughter Miss Hannah and Miss Mollie Gardiner visited relatives and friends at Ontario on Friday. Ben Drses of Placentia will leave for Portland, Oregon, next week and may remain permanently. The new lamp post planted at the mouth of the alley in rear of the Dreyfus building was found to be anything but ornamental yesterday morning as it was lying on the pavement. The iron post was broken off near the ground and its cluster of lamps was smashed to atoms. The pole had been bumped into by W. L. Kreuscher during the night as he was on his way home from Los Angeles. In attempting to look at his watch the machine got beyond his control and jumped into the sidewalk. The auto was considerably damaged. James Forbes, pioneer orange grower of Placentia, was in town on Friday and made a pleasant call at this office. Mr. Forbes is realizing better than $3.75 for his Valencia oranges. He also reports the walnut crop of Placentia one of the best and heaviest in years. Mr. Forbes is one of the influential citizens of his section and has one of the finest orchards in the southland. A great many members of the local lodge of Eagles area wondering what "Chuck" Hatfield is driving at with his talk of the "Mysterious feed" and "mysterious wedding." Can it be that he is going to take sail on the sea of matrimony? Harold Lovering will leave early next week for a hunting and fishing trip at the home of his brother in Joliet, Montana. He expects to be away three or four weeks and says he will have a bear skin robe for his auto when he returns. Eight automobiles carrying thirty cadets from the Northwestern Military academy in Wisconsin passed through Anaheim Thursday morning on the way to San Diego. The boys were uniformed and carried flags, and were under command of Col. R. P. Davison. J. D. Wiens is temporarily engaged at the S. Q. R. Store during the absence of Oscar Renner, who is away on a vacation. Upon the latter's return August Schumacher will enjoy a layoff. Ira McAulay and Miss Lydia Felber, two of Anaheim's well-known young people were married Dr. John Montanus, Oral county autopsy surgeon, and Robert Patrick, resident pautopsy, results of which are autopsy, results of which arepected to aid in further against the disease. MORE ABOUT BOOSTER BODY (Continued from Page 1) Frank Tausch, John W. Charles A. Pearson. Legislation and taxation: est Ganahl, Sophie Rimpau, I. Horn, J. J. Burkhard, L. Friis, S. F. Gallagher, Thom McFadden: Membership: Joe Sowder, J. Tausch, Ernest Ganahl, M. Pickel, August Schumacher, T. Jackson, William Fennell, Herron, Robert Boney, T. Stuard, Sophie Rimpau, A. Riuteel, F. A. Yungbluth, Case, O. E. Hanson, Louis kins. National defense: Frank T. M. A. Gauer, Lt. C. A. Sc E. E. Fearn, Al DeWitt, Dr. les Schutz, K.B.Rigby, Dr. Wilson, George Payne. New activities: Curtis Ca L. McCoy, Robert Ermisch, West, P.D.Lake. New Santa Fe station op O.H.Renner,Lt.C.A.Sc William Fennell,Harry C.A sr.,Grover Rohrer,L.H.Lr, R.A.Parker,Ted Kuchel Parking and public implems: F.A.Yungbluth, Hannum,Ted Kuchel,Les H E.P.Hapgcd,August Schu er,Millard Parks,Lco.J dan,Dr.Hoerner,A.Nelson, Henry Gross. Program and entertain Harry C.A Arthur,sr.,H. Barnes,Roy Mendoza,Dr. Boege,Mrs.Lenoir Martin. Publicity: Ted Kuchel, Loudon,Mrs.Margaret Writ Special events;L.C.Herrn Ben Kaulbars,E.C.Ken Lt.C.A.Schmitt,Mrs.Mary sold,Mcrle West,A.W.Sowo antly spent and Mr.Sacket wished many happy returns day.“Bill” admits he is 50 is just as spry as ever. The recent purchase by Dwyer of lots 9 and 10, Blumberger field and Oppenhein addition, from the L.B estate, has been confirmed W. J. Smith of Orangethorpe, accompanied by his daughter Miss Hannah and Miss Mollie Gardiner visited relatives and friends at Ontario on Friday. Ben Dresses of Piacentia will leave for Portland, Oregon, next week and may remain permanently. Sin Si Wau died Thursday and was interred with Chinese rites on Friday. A number of Celestials among them a high priest were imported from Los Angeles to conduct the services. Sin Si Wau was about 56 years old and had resided in Anaheim for 22 years. He was considered quite wealthy but at his death his bank account had dwindled to 15 cents. Man Wo, his brother and Mrs. Sin Si Wau professed ignorance of the whereabouts of the old mundarin's money. But it was whispered that Mrs. Sin Si Wau knows where Sin's money has gone although to all questions asked she respended "I no sabe." Charles Federman is at Santa Fe Spring trying to ascertain whether waters speak as they flow. The Santa Ana Herald has passed into the ownership of Rev. A. T. McDill, who will hereafter conduct it as a Republican paper. While driving at Olive on Friday last, George Stadtegger of Vorba was accidentally thrown from his wagon, and sustained a compound fracture of the left leg below the knee. Dr. Bullard was sent for and the broken member was attended to. At last accounts Mr. Stadtegger was doing as well as possible. J. D. Wiens is temporarily engaged at the S. Q. R. Store during the absence of Oscar Renner, who is away on a vacation. Upon the latter's return August Schumacher will enjoy a layoff. Ira McAulay and Miss Lydia Felber, two of Anaheim's well-known young people were married at Fullerton on Thursday last, Rev. Statum performing the ceremony. The happy couple are spending a short honeymoon in San Diego and upon their return will make their home in Anaheim. The groom is the local agent for the Duncan-Campbell Produce company of Los Angeles and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Felber. J. W. Sackett celebrated his birthday last week and invited a number of friends to his home on Lincoln avenue to enjoy his hospitality. The day was pleas- Joseph Helmsen is partitioning the yard in the rear of his office with a high board fence. Burglar will please take notice. Pellegrin & Sons have put up canvass awnings in front of their place of business on Center street. The newly painted fronts of Cahen's and Rimpau Bros Stores present a fine appearance. Messrs. McWilliams & Porter have returned from their trip to the northern part of the state, we hope to remain permanently. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Albrecht have the sympathy of the community in the death of their six-year-old son, Otto. Wild Succumbs To Rare Ailment Schilder's Disease is Fatal to 12-Year-Old Girl at Santa Ana The life of 12-year-old minor Florence Hurd of Santa Ana after brain specialists from Brothers clinic as well as noted specialist had waged fight to save her. The girl, daughter of Mr. and Paul D. Hurd, 514 Beverly Place, died in the Orange county district after a six-month battle with the disease. In addition to Mayo Brothers experts, physicians from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange county fought thread disease. According to medical authorities, he have been but four authenticated cases of Schilder's disease in the United States. The district said to be related to intolerable paralysis, mainly affects men and manifests itself by sick loss of hearing, sight and such due to cerebral inflammation and deterioration. Mr. John Montanus, Orange County autopsy surgeon, and Dr.bert Patrick, resident physiologist, results of which are exasys, results of which are expected to aid in further fights against the disease. MORE ABOUT Booster Body CONTRACTS FOR ORANGE COUNTY FEEDER LINE AWARDED BY MWD Contracts for the construction of 28 miles of pipe lines which will deliver Colorado river water to Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana were awarded Friday by the board of directors of the Metropolitan Water district. They were the last major contractors in connection with the building of the giant Metropolitan aqueduct. The line is scheduled to be completed in the early part of 1941. The American Concrete and Steel Pipe company of Los Angeles was awarded a contract for the construction of 19 miles of precast concrete pipe line at a bid price of $997,399.75. At the same time a contract was awarded to the Macco Construction company of Clearwater for $676,720.00, for the construction of nine miles of steel pipe line. Known as the Orange county feeder of the distribution system of the Metropolitan aqueduct, the 28-mile pipe line will run south from a point near La Verne to the city of Santa Ana and will pass through the cities of Fullerton and Anaheim. It will be connected to the aqueduct distribution system at the point where the Metropolitan Water district is now building a large water softening and filtration plant to soften and filter all Colorado river water used for domestic and industrial purposes in the 13 cities of the water district. Friday's action of the District's board of directors practically completed the awarding of contracts for the construction of the 392-mile Metropolitan aqueduct, which stretches across the state of been directly employed on the aqueduct construction work. All of these employees have been residents of the 13 cities comprising the Metropolitan Water district. Contracts awarded today, as well as work now under construction, are expected to be completed and the entire aqueduct system ready for operation in the early part of next year. Completion of this, the world's largest domestic water supply system, will guarantee an abundant and everlasting water supply for the fast growing cities of the Metropolitan Water district in spite of the fact that southern California by nature is a semi-arid region. Henry's Barbecue Drive-In to Open Formal opening of Henry's Drive-In on Highway 101 between Anaheim and Santa Ana will be held Saturday evening, it was announced today by Mr. and Mrs. George Henry of Anaheim, proprietors of the establishment. "We are re-opening the old Armstrong establishment under our own personal management, and we are happy to inform the friends of ourselves and Joe and Esther Armstrong that Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are being employed by us," Mr. and Mrs. Henry said. "Armstrong will do the cooking and will prepare the same foods which made his place so unpledged to any special event." PETER H. FUNK Peter H. "Pete" Funk known Anaheim businessman sportsman has tossed his hat the political ring with his announcement that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination assemblyman from the 75th district. This is Funk's first trip to political arena. Funk, a life-long Democrat been a resident of Anaheim past 12 years and has been gaged in the confectionary all that time with his For the past two years he has president of the Orange-Nite Ball league. He is and owns his own home. Announcing his candid assemblyman for the 75th Funk said, "I have entered race at the insistence friends and am in to win unpledged to any special event." MORE ABOUT Booster Body (Continued from Page 1) Frank Tausch, John W. Price, Charles A. Pearson. Legislation and taxation: Ern-Ganahl, Sophie Rimpau, Harry Horn, J. J. Burkhard, Leo J. Jones, S. F. Gallagher, Thomas L. Padden. Membership: Joe Sowder, Frank Tausch, Ernest Ganahl, Marion Kel, August Schumacher, Earle Jackson, William Fennell, Les Iron, Robert Boney, T. W. Hard, Sophie Rimpau, A. C. Steel, F. A. Yungbluth, Curtis Wee, O. E. Hanson, Louis Hosse. National defense: Frank Tausch, A. Gauer, Lt. C. A. Schmitt, E. Fearn, Al DeWitt, Dr. Char-Schutz, K. B. Rigby, Dr. L. E. Nelson, George Payne. New activities: Curtis Case, E. McCoy, Robert Ermisch, Floyd Stet, P. D. Lake. New Santa Fe station opening: H. Renner, Lt. C. A. Schmitt, William Fennell, Harry C. Arthur, Grover Rohrer, L. H. Loudon, R. A. Parker, Ted Kuchel. parking and public improvements: F. A. Yungbluth, Vardenum, Ted Kuchel, Les Herron, P. Hapgood, August Schumach-Millard Parks, Leo J. Sheri-ler, Dr. Heiner A. Nelson, Rev. Gary Gross. Program and entertainment: Harry C. Arthur, Sr., H. E. Wynes, Roy Mendoza, Dr. John Magee, Mrs. Lenoir Martin. Publicity: Ted Kuchel, L. H. Hudson, Mrs. Margaret Wright. Special events; L. C. Herren, J. Nailbars, E. C. Kendricks, C.C.A.Schmitt, Mrs.Mary Betziel, Merle West, A.W.Sowder. Friday's action of the District's board of directors practically completed the awarding of contracts for the construction of the 392-mile Metropolitan aqueduct, which stretches clear across the state of California and which will eventually bring a billion gallons of water a day from the distant Colorado river to Los Angeles and 12 other cities on the coastal plan of southern California. All but 50 miles of these pipe lines have already been completed Recently the water district awarded contracts for distributing lines to deliver water to the cities of Glendale, Burbank, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica in the northern section of the Metropolitan Water district area. Work now under construction includes the ultra modern water softening and filtration plant near La Verne, which is now approximately 60 per cent completed Nationally recognized water authorities have stated that the water turned out of this plant will be of a quality superior to the average water now being used for domestic and industrial purposes in southern California. Engineering work on the Metropolitan aqueduct has been under way continuously since 1923; actual construction work on the giant project has been under way since December, 1932. Since that time more than 35,000 people have at the point where the Metropolitan Water district is now building a large water softening and filter plant to soften and filter all Colorado river water used for domestic and industrial purposes in the 13 cities of the water district. We are re-opening the old Armstrong establishment under our own personal management, and we are happy to inform the friends of ourselves and Joe and Esther Armstrong that Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are being employed by us," Mr. and Mrs. Henry said. "Armstrong will do the cooking and will prepare the same foods which made his place so popular before." Henry's, which will offer service at the curb, counter and booths, will feature the famous Monarch hamburgers, barbecued ribs, barbecued sandwiches, short orders and fountain products: The establishment will be open daily from 10 o'clock in the morning until two o'clock the following morning; and will remain open until 4 o'clock Sunday mornings. The building was completely remodeled and all new fixtures were installed, Henry said. Ten persons, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Henry, will be employed from the start it was said. Publicity Office of County Very Active Inquiries to the number of 12,-622 have been received by the Orange county publicity department during the fiscal year just closed. By far the greater portion of these came through the All Year Club of Southern California, with which Orange county is affiliated in its advertising program. Buy Now and Buy in Anaheim Quiz FOR TRAVELERS GOING EAST WHAT train is designed exclusively for chair car and tourist sleeping car passengers: makes it "fun to be thrifty"? WHAT train serves delicious meals for 25c, 30c and 35c? WHAT train is designed exclusively for chair car and tourist sleeping car passengers: makes it "fun to be thrifty"? WHAT train serves delicious meals for 25c, 30c and 35c? WHAT train provides a full size lounge car for tourist car passengers? WHAT train offers the smiling service of a nurse-stewardess, a special chair car for women and children? WHAT train speeds to Chicago over the scenic lower altitude Golden State Route—more comfort per mile? ANSWER: SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S FRIENDLY "CALIFORNIAN" is becoming more and more the popular way to spend less and have more fun on a trip East. Only $39.50 from Los Angeles to Chicago in air-conditioned chair cars; $65 roundtrip. Tickets for use in air-conditioned tourist sleeping cars; $74 roundtrip (plus berth). Step into the nearest Southern Pacific ticket office and let one of our men tell you more about the friendly "Californian". Or call the office nearest your home. Southern Pacific's FRIENDLY Californian GROVER RORER, Agent S. P. Depot, Anaheim, Phone 2503 Depot at Los Angeles and Santa Ana Streets Funk Announces PETER H. FUNK Peter H. "Pete" Funk, well known Anaheim businessman and sportsman has tossed his hat into the political ring with the announcement that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Assemblyman from the 75th district. This is Funk's first trip into the political arena. Funk, a life-long Democrat, has been a resident of Anaheim for the past 12 years and has been engaged in the confectionary business all that time with his father. For the past two years he has been president of the Orange County Life Ball league. He is married and owns his own home. Announcing his candidacy for Assemblyman for the 75th district Funk said, "I have entered the race at the insistence of my friends and am in to win. I am unpledged to any special interests. Pastor’s Transfer Stopped by Bishop Rev. E. Dow Hoffman, Fullerton Methodist minister under accusations in a love triangle case, must remain in charge of the Fullerton church until such time as his name is cleared, the denomination’s bishop is reported to have ruled. Rev. Hoffman previously had been transferred to a church at Ontario. Tomato Proration Hearings Scheduled Tomato growers in the eight Southern California counties, comprising tomato proration zone number one, have been notified that public hearings upon the proration program of the zone will be conducted by the state department of agriculture in the state building next Monday. H. Yamada of Santa Ana is Orange county's representation of the proration program committee. All You Can Eat for 75c Chicken, Steak or Shrimp Dinners Flo Denny and Her Collegians THE KATE SMITH OF THE WEST DANCING SUNDAY AFTERNOONS COLLEGE INN Under New Management U. S. Highway 101 Between Anaheim and Santa Ana READ THE GAZETTE ADS FOR NEWS We Stop Shimmy — by balancing wheels New accurate method corrects the running balance... stops tire pounding that wears gouges in the tread... stops that steering wheel vibration so exhausting to drivers' nerves... ends danger of shimmy taking the car out of control. 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