anaheim-gazette 1940-10-10

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 October 9, 1890 Active preparations are being made to open the Hotel del Campo. New furniture is arriving daily and is being placed in position. We are informed by Theodore Reiser that the hostelry will be thrown open to the public within a month. The opening of the hotel will be hailed with delight by everyone in this vicinity. The second day's shoot of the annual target practice of Company G will take place on Tuesday, October 14. The following members of the company earned the required score at the last shoot to enable them to enter the second days contest; Captain Wood, Lieuts. Lewis and Browning, Sergeants Kroeger, Blair, White, Thomas, Hatfield and Pellegrin, Corporals Bancroft, Blair and Dennis, Private Stock, Abbey, W. Fox, Blumhart, Crowther, Pierotti, Husmann, Eittner, Smythe, Strodthoff, Luedike, Weaver and Berdrow. Private Hatfield who has twice won the company medal for best marksmanship, will accept challenges to shoot for the trophy again on Sunday next. The medal is to be won three times to be retained permanently. Sergeant Kroeger has won it once. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim street car company have been holding a series of meetings 25 Years Ago October 14, 1915 Friend W. Richardson, state treasurer of California, accompanied by his wife and son, John, Mrs. Nina Rochart of Pasadena, sister of Mrs. Richardson, Miss Bernice Rochart and Robert Johnson, stopped off at Ananeim for a few hours Saturday. The party was on the way north from San Diego, where they had been attending the Panama-Pacific exposition. Mr. Richardson is one of the state's leading public men. Some years ago he succeeded State printer Shannon and immediately began a series of reforms in the public print shop. A complete reformation was made in the department. Mr. Richardson's record as state printer increased his popularity and when he made the race at the last general election for state treasurer he was elected by a big majority. Supervisor Wm. Schumacher was to town Wednesday evening and attended the special meeting of the Board of Trade when the glass factory proposition came up for discussion, while Mr. Schumacher took no hand in the discussion, he was an interested spectator. He informs us he is giving his undivided attention to the construction of good roads in this section. The paving of the northern end of Garden Grove road is NEWSY NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bruing Los Angeles were guests o and Mrs. George Paige o North Zeyn over the weeken Lambert Jones of 416 Helena street left Sunday eve for a few days to be spee Crestline at the cabin of Mr Mrs. Roy Kirk. They play tensive hiking and fishing. Dr. and Mrs. Harold C. lund of 924 North Helena had as their house guests o weekend Mrs. Hazel Durkin daughter, Barbara, and Mr Mrs. Newton Craig, all o Angeles. The group enjoy picnic Saturday afternoon o Orange County park. Mrs. Pearl Minogue and John, took with them S their house-guest, Miss Brown, to a house warming surprise birthday party in o Burton Harris of Burbank Opal Cottle also attended Anaheim. J. S. Hargrove of 405 Ohio street is convalescing an injury sutained in an mobile accident Tuesday. He received a broken knee-cap and be confined for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eldridge 419 South Helena street h their guests Tuesday Mr. and Robert Hunter of Inglewood Hunter is Mr. Eldridge's m Mrs. T. M. Cantwell and son, both of Los Angeles, week-end house guests of M Nebelung of 812 East Syca street. Phillip Richards of the M Police company, Honolulu, i doing ambulance work. He son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis ards, operators of Mother's H en cafe. Jack Phillips, son of Mr Husmann, Bitiner, Smythe, Stroodthoff, Luedke, Weaver and Berdrow. Private Hatfield who has twice won the company medal for best marksmanship, will accept challenges to shoot for the trophy again on Sunday next. The medal is to be won three times to be retained permanently. Sergeant Kroeger has won it once. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim street car company have been holding a series of meetings lately to consider the affairs of the company. At their meeting on Tuesday they resolved to run the business themselves, not being able to make a satisfactory lease of the street car line. Committees were appointed to purchase two horses and sell those now used, and have the cars painted. For the purpose defraying expenses and conducting the business, an assessment of three dollars per share was levied, payable on or before November 11th. There are 79½ shares of stock issued so that the assessment will bring $238.56. The contract for keeping the horses and housing the cars was awarded to J. J. Everharty. Roadmaster Paty will in a few days commence to construct a levee on the West side of the Santa Ana river commencing at the Olive bridge and continuing 1¼ miles north. This action was ordered by the Board of Supervisors for the protection of this city. Births Albrecht—In Anaheim, October 2, to the wife of Charles Albrecht, a daughter. Bailey—At the Olinda Ranch, October 1, to the wife of Charles Bailey, a daughter. Hunter—In North Anaheim, October 2nd to the wife of Walter Hunter, a daughter. Fox—In Anaheim, October 7th, to the wife of Frank Fox, a daughter. Huch—In this city, October 6, to the wife of Edward Huch, a daughter. An artesian well at the Orange-thorpe schoolhouse, when down 116 feet one day last week, struck a fine three-quarter-inch flow. Water had sunk out of sight in the old well and had to be carried to the schoolhouse from the neighbors. The school trustees are very much elated over the favorable turn of affairs. The new well is a beauty. Supervisor Wm. Schumacher was to town Wednesday evening and attended the special meeting of the Board of Trade when the glass factory proposition came up for discussion, while Mr. Schumacher took no hand in the discussion, he was an interested spectator. He informs us he is giving his undivided attention to the construction of good roads in this section. The paving of the northern end of Garden Grove road is being prosecuted and other roads will be given attention as far as practicable at this time. W. K. Robinson, the game protector, who has been on duty in Inyo county for some months, has returned to Orange county, being once more located in Trabuco canyon. Miss Lela Steadman entertained a number of her music pupils Saturday afternoon last at her home on Broadway. A very enjoyable afternoon was passed in which music and games were interspersed in the party, winding up with serving of delicious refreshments of ice cream, cake and candies. Born, Monday afternoon, October 11, to the wife of E. H. Adams, an 11 pound boy. Mother and child doing well and father happiest man in town over his new son. The Harbor Commission met at the supervisors room at the court house yesterday morning and organized by electing L. L. Shaw chairman, and Lew H. Wallace secretary. The commission will meet with the supervisors on Tuesday next at 10 a.m. Red Matthews was matched to box with Lang Finn of Los Angeles before the Santa Ana Athletic club last night and Dutch Heinrich was expected to win a decision over Dewey Smith, also of the Angel city. S. W. Todd has moved his family to Santa Ana. As County Manager of the Southern Counties Gas company, he will have his haedquarters at Santa Ana. Dan Naugel and Fred Dyckman have grown tired of the beautiful acacia shade trees in front of their residences which interfere with their view of passing traffic on An artesian well at the Orange-thorpe schoolhouse, when down 116 feet one day last week, struck a fine three-quarter-inch flow. Water had sunk out of sight in the old well and had to be carried to the schoolhouse from the neighbors. The school trustees are very much elated over the favorable turn of affairs. The new well is a beauty. Mrs. P. H. Look, who some months ago was injured in a railway accident at Oakland, has instituted suit against the Southern Pacific Railroad company for $53,000 damages. Last Friday afternoon Mrs. Pamperl entertained a few of her friends at her home on Los Angeles street. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in the enjoyment of music, singing and refreshments. C. H. Gosch, who is largely interested in mines at Chihuahua, Mexico, has purchased the residence property of Dr. W. N. Hardin, on the corner of Los Angeles and Sycamore streets, the consideration being $4000. Mr. Gosch and family will take up their residence in Anaheim permanently. He arrived with his family in Los Angeles several days ago, and expects to be in Anaheim today or tomorrow. It was the intention of Mr. Gosch to come direct to Anaheim, but the lack of proper hotel accommodations prevented him. He and his family will prove valuable acquisitions to our population: We extend them a cordial welcome. We need only obey. There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening we shall hear the right word—Emerson. S. W. Todd has moved his family to Santa Ana. As County Manager of the Southern Counties Gas company, he will have his haedquarters at Santa Ana. Dan Naugel and Fred Dyckman have grown tired of the beautiful acacia shade trees in front of their residences which interfere with their view of passing traffic on East Center street and are grubbing them out. They claim the tree roots are damaging the sidewalk and curbing. Frederich Fischle, son of Richard Fischle, celebrated his sixth birthday by giving a party to his young friends Saturday at the family home on Melrose street. Nineteen guests were present and the youthful popic spent an enjoyable afternoon. Registrations in the five leading automobile states are booming. Up to September 1st, according to figures collected by the Ohio state automobile association, there were 849,531 cars registered in the five leading states—New York, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania and California September 1. New York led with 212,882, Ohio second, with 168,000, Illinois third with 166,886, and Pennsylvania next with 151,523. California was close with 150,232 registrations. Since these figures were completed California has reached a total of more than 155,000. Mr. and Mrs. John Zeigler and daughter Miss Lucy, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Junge and Miss Theresa Rasmussen attended the Mission Play at San Gabriel on Sunday. Miss Lila Abbott visited friends in Los Angeles Sunday. NEWSY NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bruington of Los Angeles were guests of Dr. Mal Mrs. George Paige of 502 North Zeyn over the weekend. Gambert Jones of 416 South Helena street left Sunday evening for a few days to be spent at lastline at the cabin of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kirk. They plan extensive hiking and fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Nesfeld of 924 North Helena street as their house guests over the weekend Mrs. Hazel Durkin and daughter, Barbara, and Mr. and Ms. Newton Craig, all of Los Angeles. The group enjoyed a picnic Saturday afternoon at the Orange County park. Mrs. Pearl Minogue and son, took with them Sunday our house-guest, Miss Betty Town, to a house warming and prize birthday party in honor Burton Harris of Burbank. Mrs. Al Cottle also attended from Anaheim. S. Hargrove of 405 South Soo street is convalescing after injury sustained in an auto-pile accident Tuesday. He received a broken knee-cap and will confined for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eldridge of South Helena street had as their guests Tuesday Mr. and Mrs.bert Hunter of Inglewood. Mrs. Hunter is Mr. Eldridge's mother. Mrs. T. M. Cantwell and her both of Los Angeles, were back-end house guests of Mrs. J. Selung of 812 East Sycamore Street. Phillip Richards of the Military Police company, Honolulu, is now doing ambulance work. He is the man of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Richards, operators of Mother's Kitchen cafe. Jack Phillips, son of Mr. and Miss Marilyn Rogers Theta Rho President Miss Marilyn Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Rogers of 755 North Topeka street, was installed late last week as president of the Orange County Theta Rho, a junior auxiliary to the I.O.O.F., in an impressive ceremony held at the Oddfellpws' hall in Santa Ana. Miss Wilma Dufrain of Garden Grove was the outgoing president, Other new officers installed in the formal rites were Beryl Wilson of Santa Ana, Dorothy Ragsdale of Orange, Thelma Swenson of Garden Grove and Patty Price of Huntington Beach. Among those witnessing the ceremonies was the vice-president of the Rebekah Assembly of California, Miss Theresa Barber, and Miss Gladys Smith from the state board of control. The organizations, advisor, Mrs. Mabel Ives of Anaheim, was given a lovely blue and silver pin by the girls in appreciation of her efforts. Little Hazel Folger of Westminster, the organization's mascot, assisted the new president in presenting the pin to Mrs. Ives. Members of the Los Angeles organization conducted the ceremony. Ted Karchers Hosts To Bridge Club Mr. and Mrs. Ted Karcher of 736 North Olive street was hosts to the Anaheim Bridge club last Friday evening. After the games were played, Mrs. Karcher served a delicious midnight lunch. Her home was prettily appointed in the rich full fall tones. Those winning prizes were Lee Rogers and Rheymond Buckner. Those present included Mr. and Miss Marilyn Rogers Theta Rho President WILBERT BONNEY P.-T. A. SPEAKER Members of the George Washington school P.-T. A. met Tuesday evening at the school for their regular meeting. During the business session presided over by Mrs. C. A. Starr plans were made to hold a card party Friday, October 18, at the Richard-Martin dance studio. Mrs. Evan Aslip opened the program by introducing Dolores Hund and Juanita and Alberta Baumann, who entertained the group with several electric guitar selections. Miss Marilyn Rogers then played an accordian solo. Teachers were introduced by V. O. Elliot, principal. Wilbert Bonney, principal of Fremont school, was the speaker for the evening, using as his topic "Modern School at Work for Home and Community." He stressed co-operation as a main point in the final success of education; co-operation with the teachers and parents and understanding between pupils and teachers. An open discussion was held after the talk, and refreshments were served later in the evening. Miss Ruth Lindsey Hostess to Sorority Miss Ruth Lindsey of 707 North Clementine street was hostess Monday evening to members of the Beta Sigma Phi. Plans were made for a rush party to be held October 14 at the home of Mrs. Charles Schutz of 602 Zeyn street. It will be a buffet supper starting at 6:30 o'clock, and the evening will be devoted to social discussion. Those in charge will be Miss Sylvia Martin, Miss Mildred Mauerhan and Miss Laura Dean. D. A. R. to Meet Friday Afternoon The regular meeting of Colony chapter, Daughter American Revolution will at the Pioneer House on West street tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Albert Karlen will charge of the program for the afternoon is "Several very important are to come up for consideration the questioning the dues, at the session preceding the hour. Hostesses will be Mrs. Gibbs and Miss Elen Parker. Shower Compliment Miss Leila Shaver Miss Leila Shaver was mentored by a group of friends Friday at the home of Mr Chance, 902 East Vermont with a crystal shower in her coming marriage with Kaska October 18. Miss Helen Pifer and Mrs Mathis were winners at their games." Assisting these was Mrs. M. B., mother of the bride-elect. Those present included William Wagner, Mrs. Roy Mrs. Warren Schutz, Mrs.Harpster, Mrs.Ralph Focer Herman Lenz, and the Lenora Gunnell, Margaret Loretta Nichols, Alice Wilson, Betty Fackiner, Hele Marjorie Edwards, Lelia Ellise Forsyth, Marie West Forcht, Alice and Mabel Ethel and Virginia Matherton; Mrs.Glen Tramel boa, and Mrs.leo Ode Mary Agnes Shaver. To Bridge Club Mr. and Mrs. Ted Karcher of 736 North Olive street was hosts to the Anaheim Bridge club last Friday evening. After the games were played, Mrs. Karcher served a delicious midnight lunch. Her home was prettily appointed in the rich full fall tones. Those winning prizes were Lee Rogers and Rheymond Buckner. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Buckner and the host and hostess. Public Card Party Proves Successful Eight tables of bridge and 500 were in play Tuesday afternoon when the Pythian Sisters sponsored a public card party at the Oddfellows' hall. Cleverly decorated in the Hallowe'en motif, the hall was gay with lit pumpkin-faces and bright colored autumn leaves. Mrs. Elizabeth Schumacher won the door prize, and those winning at bridge were Mrs. C. A. Lissom, Mrs. Schumacher, and Mrs. Halie Hatfield. Winners at 500 were Mrs. Edith Tross, Mrs. Jacob Mang and Mrs. Mattie Gates. Those in charge of the dessert luncheon held before the games were Mrs. Mary Fordyce, Mrs. Ellen Robinson, Mrs. Nellie Reinert, Mrs. Kate Peterson, and Mrs. Pauline Marion. 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Several very important matters are to come up for consideration, particularly the question of raising the dues, at the business session preceding the program tour. Hostesses will be Mrs. Frank Gibbs and Miss Elenora A. Parker. Shower Compliments Miss Leila Shaver Miss Leila Shaver was complimented by a group of friends last Friday at the home of Mrs. Ruth Chance, 902 East Vermont street, with a crystal shower honoring her coming marriage with Joe Kaska October 18. Miss Helen Pifer and Miss Ethel Mathis were winners at the wedding games." Assisting the hostesses was Mrs. M. B. Shaver, mother of the bride-elect. Those present included Mrs. William Wagner, Mrs. Roy Kaska, Mrs. Warren Schutz, Mrs. Lyman Marpster, Mrs. Ralph Focht, Mrs. Herman Lenz, and the Misses Benora Gunnell, Margaret Nichols, Coretta Nichols, Alice Williamson, Betty Fackiner, Helen Pifer, Marjorie Edwards, Lelia Brown, Ellise Forsyth, Marie West, Delyte Forcht, Alice and Mabel Hansen, Ethel and Virginia Mathis, Fullerton; Mrs. Glen Tramel of Balloa, and Mrs. Leo Oden, Miss Mary Agnes Shaver. Miss Marian Gregg Weds San Francisco Miss Marian Frances Gragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alden O. Gragg, of 129 South Bush street was married Friday to John M. Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Austin of San Francisco, in a quiet ceremony held at Bakersfield. The new Mrs. Austin is a graduate of Anaheim union high school and Santa Barbara state college, and she and her husband will make their home at Porterville. Mrs. J. A. 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