anaheim-gazette 1940-09-19

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 September, 1890 The residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown, in the West End, was the scene of a delightful musicale on Friday evening last, given in honor of the return of Miss Nellie Bancroft, who lately graduated from the piano school of the Cincinnati College of Music. The Brown residence was filled with a throng of ladies and gentlemen from different parts of the valley. Miss Bancroft's execution is one that shows a thorough mastery of the natural talents which she possesses. Her playing is excellently clear, has grandeur, strength and firmness, is superb in spirited bravura passages, of delicate touch and accurate tempo, and her fingering is an aesthetic dream! The stately "Minuet" from Paderewski, and the lively "Gavotte" of Dreyershock were both rendered with rare execution. The singing of Mrs. Rice of Tustin was a delightful feature of the program. Her voice is a sweet soprano that has been heard and admired in musicales in the county for a long time past. Miss Boege's single selection, 'Esmeralda' was rendered with her usual grace of manner and charming voice. Prof. Packard's selection "The Heart Bowed Down," that exquisite gem from "Bohemian Girl," was splendidly rendered. During the evening refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Among those present were Mr. 25 Years Ago September, 1915 The assessed valuation of all property in the state of California is $3,311,446,744, according to a report filed by State Controller John S. Chambers for the year 1915-1916. This is an increase over last year of $78,000,000. The total indebtedness of the counties of the state, exclusive of bonds issued by reclamation, road, school and irrigation and other districts is $62,628,614 an increase of $5,276,068. Of the counties, Los Angeles ranks first in valuation with $707,823,606, or more than one-fifth of the total. A party of ten persons who left here a month ago for San Francisco and other points of interest in the north, returned Saturday after experiencing an enjoyable trip. The party consisted of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mauerhan, Fred Schroeder and Miss Ida Schroeder, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dewitt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kuchel of Orange, Henry Marquart and Miss Clara Marquart of Villa Park. They traveled by auto and after seeing the exhibition visited several points, their trip taking in the big tree region. No mishaps were experienced on the way and the travelers returned much pleased with the trip. Mrs. Carl Martin was hostess to the Thursday afternoon club at her home on the Garden Grove road last week. In the game of whist Mrs. Frank Shanley carried soprano that has been heard and admired in musicales in the county for a long time past. Miss Boege's single selection, 'Esmeralda' was rendered with her usual grace of manner and charming voice. Prof. Packard's selection "The Heart Bowed Down," that exquisite gem from "Bohemian Girl," was splendidly rendered. During the evening refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft, Mr. and Mrs. Spidell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Landell, Mr. and Mrs. Rice of Tustin, Mr. and Mrs. Horr, Dr. and Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith, Mrs. Laura G. Bates, Mrs. C. Heiman, Mrs. Spangler, Mrs. Elmendorf, Miss Helen Bancroft, Miss Margaret Higgins, Miss Clara Mosseman, Miss Hinton, Miss Minnie Spencer, Miss Cox, Miss Mollie Gardiner; Misses Jessie and Hilda Witte, Misses Dora and Minnie Zeyn, Misses Eda and Mary Boege, Miss Jettie Arthur, Miss Helen M. Meade, Miss Alexander, Miss Mary Kraemer, Miss Lute Bailey, Miss Elizabeth Kuechel, Messrs Hubert Bancroft, Harry Highton, Thomas Deering, Harry Whitaker, George Whitaker, P. A. Brown, A. Thomass, Dr. Bullard, H. A. Strodthoff, Lloyd Bailey, Ralph Hunter, Henry Kuchel. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Wallop will shortly open a restaurant in the premises lately vacated by Joseph Helmsen. Judge Pierce has in his office some of the finest specimens of onions and corn that we ever saw. They are products of F. W. White's farm on the Coyotes ranch, and are extraordinarily large. The onions weighing two pounds and being especially beautiful, thin skinned and solid. There are several potatoes in the collection from the same farm which weigh two pounds and over. Engineer Kellogg last week received a letter from J. D. Schuyler, who was asked to act as consulting engineer in our irrigation district. Mr. Schuyler is at present in Denver, where he is employed in perfecting an extensive irrigation system. He writes that he can be in Anaheim early next month and that his charges as consulting engineer will be $500. His terms are satisfactory and he has been written to and asked to quart of Villa Park. They traveled by auto and after seeing the exhibition visited several points, their trip taking in the big tree region. No mishaps were experienced on the way and the travelers returned much pleased with the trip. Mrs. Carl Martin was hostess to the Thursday afternoon club at her home on the Garden Grove road last week. In the game of whist Mrs. Frank Shanley carried off first honors, Mrs. F. A. Backs second, and Mrs. T. M. Quarton received the consolation. Refreshments were served at the close of the game. Chapman's Old Mission oranges topped the market in New York Monday, selling for $7.25. The Old Mission has been making almost as enviable a record as the Anaheim Supreme's this season. While we cannot lay claim to the Old Mission as an Anaheim product, it is grown and packed in our dooryard, only three miles away. Mrs. Wm. J. Smith of Long Beach, formerly of Orangethorpe avenue, was in town on Monday accompanied by her daughters, Mrs. Irene Lightfoot of Arkansas, and Miss Grace Smith of Long Beach. They motored into town with Mrs. Morris Smith and met many old-time friends. Mrs. Lightfoot has been visiting in the state for three weeks and will visit the San Frascisco fair before returning home. Merton Skinner and Maurice Smith and their wives, J. A. Fay and O. A. Mullinix were in Los Angeles Thursday and attended the theatre. John Cassou and family, John Mason, wife and daughter, Stella, and Mrs. Leonard Hessel spent several days at the San Diego exposition last week returning Sunday. W. I. Carver and wife, W. P. Quarton and wife, T. M. Quarton and wife Wade Quarton and wife left Sunday for San Diego to visit the fair. F. N. Gibbs and family and Mrs. Louise Hunger went down to San Diego Sunday to visit the fair. George McPhee, County Sealer of weights and measures was in town the latter part of the week on official business. He came over Anaheim were Ruth M.Bessie Renner, Marjorie Mrs. James Karrick, and M.Allan. Mrs. Fairweather Home From Trip Mrs. David L. Fariweat turned Friday to her home North Palm street, after a weeks' vacation in Salt Lake She visited friends and where she was entertained many lovely luncheons and ners. The return trip was made the train with a stop over Vegas for an evening of sight seeing. Vacationists Visit Yosemite Valley "Mother" Adelade Till a son, Fred have just rived from their annual vacation year their trip took them Yosemite valley where they joyed the many beautiful The trip included a drive to Lake through Tiago Pass lumne Meadows, the M Redwoods and up to the Hetchy dam, which will fourth largest dam in the States when completed, and supply the water and pothe entire San Joaquin vall The return trip was my way of Pismo Beach, Paso Fresno and Kettleman Hill Arizonaans End Visit in Anaheim Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hyoung son Lyn returned home in Glendale, Ariz., after a visit with relation Anaheim last week. Mr., instructor of music at the college at Glendale. Last Wednesday evenin Arizonaans were guests of Mrs. Gilbert Kuenzli of 61 Claudina street at a steak house I.O.O.F Confers Third Degree Anaheim I.O.O.F.Lodge met last Tuesday night at Odd Fellows hall at 32 Center street At the business meeting,the Three gree was conferred on two dates from Fullerton,Mr Engineer Kellogg last week received a letter from J. D. Schuyler, who was asked to act as consulting engineer in our irrigation district. Mr. Schuyler is at present in Denver, where he is employed in perfecting an extensive irrigation system. He writes that he can be in Anaheim early next month and that his charges as consulting engineer will be $500. His terms are satisfactory and he has been written to and asked to come. E. E. Beazley has resigned the Postmastership of Fullerton and Wm. Starbuck has been appointed to succeed him. Mr. Starbuck has moved his drugstore from the Nicolas block into the Chadbourne building and has fixed the post-office in one end of his store. Build home industries by using Olive Milling Co. flour. Avery and Everhardy's home made lard is the best in the market. Ask your butcher and grocer for it. Get your wagons and buggies made at John Schauman's establishment. Wm. A. Hilmer sells all of his choicest cuts of meat to his customers. Anaheim Pharmacy has a fine line of quadruple extracts. Call and see them. The average length of a journey on American airlines is said to be approximately 400 miles; in Europe the average length of a journey by airlines is 250 miles. W. I. Carver and wife, W. P. Quarton and wife, T. M. Quarton and wife, Wade Quarton and wife left Sunday for San Diego to visit the fair. F. N. Gibbs and family and Mrs. Louise Hunger went down to San Diego Sunday to visit the fair. George McPhee, County Sealer of weights and measures was in town the latter part of the week on official business. He came over to adjust the scales in the walnut packing house by request of the manager. A. Pierotti was in town some days ago from his orange ranch at Placentia. Mr. Pierotti is setting out a large acreage to valencias and has one of the finest groves in the southland. Misses Clara and Esther Altnow and Mrs. Carrie Tubak spent several days in Los Angeles last week visiting friends. Jos. M. Backs was over from Santa Ana last Thursday visiting friends and attending lodge. Stale Inheritance Tax Appraiser Anderson has reported $342.32 received by the state from the estate of John P. Zeyn and $291.86 from the estate of Wm. F. Coulter as state inheritance taxes. Mrs. M. J. Bradley reports her walnut crop of good quality, but the quantity will not come up to expectations of a few months ago owing to a blight that seems to have afflicted the walnuts throughout southern California. Mrs. Bradley says the bulk of this crop of walnuts from their 17 acre Group Represented At Sorority Event The Mountain Meadows County Club in Pomona was the scene of a lovely breakfast given by the Meta Sigma Phi sorority. This was the third in the series of break-astes held every three months and given for the southern California council, with the Omega chapter acting as hostess club. The tables were decorated with flowers which carried out the Fair" motive. The events of the morning were in the form of a race-track program. Mexican troller's added cheerful melodies is the menu was served. The guest speaker for the occasion was Mrs. Homer R. Mead. He exhibited her prize collection of pitchers, and gave a very interesting talk on, "Pitchers and People." A business meeting followed, with discussions of the philanthropic projects being conducted by each chapter, and donations by the sorority to the Orthopedic hospital in Los Angeles. No decision was reached however. An announcement was made that a dance is to be held the ninth of November, at the Vista del Arroyo hotel in Pasadena, with the proceeds going to the Hazel Hearst foundation for the rotating and training guide dogs for the blind. Representing the Tau chapter of Anaheim were Ruth Lindsey, Jessie Renner, Marjorie Pibel, Mrs. James Karrick, and Margaret Illan. Mrs. Fairweather Home From Trip Mrs. David L. Fariweather returned Friday to her home, 1201 North Palm street, after a three-week vacation in Salt Lake City. She visited friends and relatives Newsy Notes Little Gary Kuenzli spent the week with his grandmother, Mrs. Stella Filer of 330 Melrose street. Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood of 205 Ellsworth street, spent Friday evening in Long Beach. Mrs. Northrop Ellis and children of Glendale were shopping and visiting friends in Anaheim one day this week. Miss Martha Hamon and Miss Rose Endrea spent Sunday at the fair at Pomona. Mrs. H. W. Fleenor, 616 South Claudina street, spent last Thursday at Balboa. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stevens and daughter of Elmore City, Okla., have taken up residence in the Henry apartments. Mrs. Harry Sweet, jr., and baby, of 412 South Melrose street, returned home last week after an extended visit with relatives in Missouri. A son was born last Friday, September 13, at St. Joseph hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Van de Putte of Route 3, box 170. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Nelson of 410 South Melrose street are the parents of a son, born Sunday at Orange county hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Movius of Westwood were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Marvin, 211 South Illinois street. Roy Davis and Martin Del Giorgio represented Anaheim Elks lodge No. 1345 at the state convention at Santa Cruz last week end. Audie Stevens of Anaheim received word late last week of the death at Elmore City, Okla., of Mrs. Stevens' father, Stephen Mathew Raines, 79 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Cushman of 200 South Palm are vacationing in the Huntington Lake district, hunting deer. The couple is expected back sometime this week. Dinner guests last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burroughs of 406 Oak street are the parents of a son, born last Thursday at Orange county hospital. Mrs. Jean Mirande and daughter, Miss Rose Mirande, and Mrs. Eugene Bercot were visitors at San Pedro last Wednesday. They carried cheer and encouragement to some members of the crews of the French ships there awaiting orders to go to San Francisco. Miss Helen Pifar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pifar, has started her senior year at UCLA, where she is working for her general secondary credentials in English and music. Miss Pifar is a member of Mu Phi Epsilon, national honorary music sorority and expects to participate in college dramatics. Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Brower, 508 North Claudina street are leaving this week for a three weeks' vacation. Their trip will take them through Kansas to the family home in Coffeville where they will be joined by Mrs. Brower's sister from Brooklyn, New York. The family reunion is an annual affair with both sisters coming from the two coasts to be present. Store Employees Picnic at Park The S. Q. R. Store employs its employees and their colleagues in the Anaheim city park ning with a barbeque steak. The affair was the fifth picnic, with the executive ust Schumacher and Mr. O. H. Kenner, acting as manager. The barbeque dinner was at 6:30. Outdoor games are provided the entertainmen who planned the event Hertha Togle, menu; Feenand Fannie Jensen, game. Job's Daughter Initiate Two The bi-monthly meeting Job's Daughters was held night in the Anaheim temple. In the course of ness meeting, initiation ducted for Dorothy Sch Bill Lemke. Plans were made for a vive dinner and skating-on October 5, and to w boys' order of De Mo been invited. The next scheduled for September Mrs. Fairweather Home From Trip Mrs. David L. Fariweather returned Friday to her home, 1201 North Palm street, after a three-week vacation in Salt Lake City. The visited friends and relatives there she was entertained with many lovely luncheons and dinners. The return trip was made on the train with a stop over in Las Vegas for an evening of fun and sightseeing. Vacationists Visit Yosemite Valley "Mother" Adelade Till and her son, Fred, have just returned from their annual vacation. This year their trip took them to the Yosemite valley where they enjoyed the many beautiful sights. The trip included a drive to Mona lake, through Tiago Pass, Tuolumne Meadows, the Mariposa redwoods and up to the Hetchy catchy dam, which will be the fourth largest dam in the United States when completed, and will apply the water and power for the entire San Joaquin valley. The return trip was made by day of Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, Presno and Kettleman Hills. Arizonans End Visit in Anaheim Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hess and young son, Lyn, returned to their home in Glendale, Ariz., Monday after a visit with relatives in Anaheim last week. Mr. Hess is instructor of music at the junior college at Glendale. Last Wednesday evening, the Arizonaans were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kuenzli of 612 South Laudina street at a steak bake. O.O.F. Confers Third Degree Anaheim I.O.O.F. Lodge, 199, set last Tuesday night in the odd Fellows hall at 325 West center street. At the regular business meeting, the Third Degree was conferred on two candidates from Fullerton, Mr. Priest. Audi Stevens of Anaheim received word late last week of the death at Elmore City, Okla., of Mrs. Stevens' father, Stephen Mathew Raines, 79 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Travis Cushman of 200 South Palm are vacationing in the Huntington Lake district, hunting deer. The couple is expected back sometime this week. Dinner guests last Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. McComb were Mrs. Anna Jensen, Miss Karen Jensen and Miss Meta Jensen, of 208 Carleton street. Miss Cornelia Shettler of the S.. Q. R. store spent several days this week at the Los Angeles County fair where she was one of the judges of the artwork exhibits. Mr. and Mrs. Northrop Ellis and children, Sally and Dick of Glendale were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Kunezli, 612 South Claudina street, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nevin of South Philadelphia street left Monday morning on a two weeks' vacation trip. They will visit their daughter at Vallejo and their son a Napa. Constable and Mrs. Ed Marion and their daughter, Jean Marion, returned to their home on Euclid avenue Friday night after a two-week's vacation spent at Sacramento, San Francisco and Yosemite National park. Mrs. Florence Peet, manager of the cosmetics department at McCoy's drug store, has moved into her new home at 318 North Janss street which she recently purchased. Mrs. Peet has been living at the Angelina hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fischbach and family of 824 North Olive street and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Woodbury and family of 808 North Olive street, enjoyed a steak bake at the Fischbach home Tuesday evening. Paul Rumfelt of South Emily street is reported rapidly recovering from the affects of having his hand caught in a wringer while his mother was washing. The youngster escaped with only some bad bruises. Bud Thews, son of Mrs. L. Paulsen, East North street, and Fred Earles left Sunday for Hamilton Field where they are to join the air corps. The boys enlisted last Tuesday and will go into training immediately. Mrs. Virginia McKee, left Monday on the train for her home... O.O.F. Confers Third Degree Anaheim I.O.O.F. Lodge, 199, set last Tuesday night in theodd Fellows hall at 325 Westenter street. At the regularbusiness meeting, the Third Degree was conferred on two candidates from Fullerton, Mr. Priest and his son. The business meeting was in charge of Noble Grand of thedegree Fred Luce, and Third Degree Captain Ray Pollock. It wasdecided to invite the Ontarioledge to administer the first degree for Theodore Eaton, duringthe next meeting on October 1. At the conclusion of the business meeting, refreshments wereserved. Tyreman HomeScene of Party Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyreman, 921 North Sabina street, entertainedfriends and relatives with a barque steak bake in their outdoorkitchen last week. Those present were Ed andMaxine Tyreman, Frank Newtonfrom Santa Ana, Mr. and Mrs.Dolf Helberg, Mr. and Mrs.George Hunton, Bcb Helberg andHelen Oson. 本章 here are shipped to theirstore in Arizona where they areheld to the retail trade. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chambersand Misses Nellie Sweet, LizzieGerman and Eva Mackey drove toRiverside Sunday. Store Employes Picnic at Park The S. Q. R. Store entertained its employees and their guests in the Anaheim city park last evening with a barbeque steak dinner. The affair was the fifth annual picnic, with the executives, August Schumacher and Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Renner, acting as hosts. The barbeque dinner was served at 6:30. Outdoor games and relays provided the entertainment. Those who planned the event were Hertha Togle, menu; Fern Heinze and Fannie Jensen, games. Job's Daughters Initiate Two The bi-monthly meeting of the Job's Daughters was held Monday night in the Anaheim Masonic temple. In the course of the business meeting, initiation was conducted for Dorothy Schaffer and Bill Lemke. Plans were made for a progressive dinner and skating-rink party on October 5, and to which, the boys' order of De Molay have been invited. The next meeting is scheduled for September 30. Idaho Residents Visiting in City Mrs. Ray W. Alban, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hallalwell of Gooding, Idaho, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Archibald, 900 North Zeyn street. A dinner was given in their honor last Monday evening in the Archibald home, with nine guests present. Following the meal, the group went to Long Beach, and then to the Biltmore Bowl in Los Angeles. The Grover Rorers Leave on Vacation Mr. and Mrs. Grover Rorer are leaving this evening on a vacation trip which will last about three weeks. They expect to arrive in New Orleans Sunday morning and will spend a day in that city before continuing on to Washington, D.C., for a day's stop. Mr. and Mrs. Rorer then plan to visit in Philadelphia for a few days and hope to see the Athletics in a baseball game. New York, Niagara Falls, Chicago and Minneapolis are also on the itinerary. Pythian Sisters Honor Member A birthday party honoring Minnie Campbell featured the meeting last night of the Pythian Sisters with Mary Hatfield presiding over the meeting. Cake and ice cream were served at a table decorated in the birthday motif. 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