anaheim-gazette 1940-11-21

Anaheim Personalities Thomas Kirven If you should happen to be out deep-sea fishing sometime and see a tall young man propped at the rail of the boat with a fishing pole in one hand and a copy of either Rudyard Kipling or Robert Burns in the order, you will probably be looking at Thomas Kirven, proprietor of the Kirven Car company of 626 South Los Angeles street. The chances are that Kirven doesn't mix those two favorite hobbies of his, but it presents an interesting supposition. Incidentally, when he is out deep-sea fishing it is usually for albacore or other members of the tuna family. If the above paragraphs give the reader the idea that Kirven does nothing but operate his business, fish and read the works of great authors, it is a mistake, because he also is a student of agriculture and horticulture and likes live stock and dog shows. A native of Corisca, Texas, Kirven came in Anaheim in the spring of 1931, called here by his duties as field manager for the Association Laboratory. A little more than two years later he started dealing in a small number of used cars, and in 1936 accepted the franchise of sell Willys automobiles in this city. After some investigation, Kirven took over the Chrysler and Plymouth agency in September, 1938. March 21, 1931, is a red-letter date in Kirven's life, for it was or that day that Claire G. Sleep of Ezra Stanley of Sheriff’s Force Killed in Mishap Uncle of Deputy's Widow is Victim of Fatal Crash 12 Hours Earlier Cecil George Norris, 22, of Bellflower was killed shortly after midnight yesterday (Wednesday) morning when the car he was driving collided with the rear of a truck near Sulpher Slides in Santa Ana canyou. An inquest will be conducted in the chapel of Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars at 10 o'clock Saturday. Ezra Stanley, 50-year-old Orange county deputy sheriff, and E. F. Wickersheim, 72, rancher of East Seventeenth street and Tustin avenue, Santa Ana, husband and uncle respectively of Mrs. Bernice Hayes Stanley are dead today, killed in tragedies which occurred less than 12 hours apart early this week. Mrs. Stanley was formerly secretary to the late Superior Court Judge Homer G. Ames. Stanley died in a flaming car crash near Huntington Beach at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning, and Wickersheim was killed instantly late Monday afternoon when his spring of 1931, called here by his duties as field manager for the Association Laboratory. A little more than two years later he started dealing in a small number of used cars, and in 1936 accepted the franchise of sell Willys automobiles in this city. After some investigation, Kirven took over the Chrysler and Plymouth agency in September, 1938. March 21, 1931, is a red-letter date in Kirven's life, for it was on that day that Claire G. Sloan of Fresno became Mrs. Thomas Kirven. The ceremony was preformed at Sonora, Calif. The Kirvens are now the parents of a wee daughter, Caroline, who was born on March 25, 1939. Joseph Curran Fulfillment of his ambition to own his own business is the outstanding event in the life of Joseph W. Curran, who for the past two and a half years has been sole owner of Curran's Auto Wrecking company at 1194 North Los Angeles street. Curran has been a resident of Anaheim since 1923, coming here because an uncle and some friends were able to obtain a job for him. He is a native of Frisco, Colo., and obtained his schooling in that state. Curran had been a foundry moulder in Santa Ana before going into partnership with his father, William J. Curran, in the auto wrecking business in 1929. As mentioned before, he became sole owner of the business about two and a half years ago. Like so many other business men of Anaheim, outdoor life provides Curran with his principle hobbies. He likes sports of all types, and particularly enjoys fishing and hunting. When circumstances do not permit his engaging in some form of outdoor recreational activity, Curran finds relaxation and entertainment in games of pinchle and 500. He also attends a few wrestling matches when he feels the need of a good laugh. Curran and Neama Sowers were married in Orange on November 25, 1927, and are the parents of two children. Frederick was born December 30, 1928, and Barbara was born January 25, 1929. The family home is at 754 North Paulina street. "Honesty and Fair Dealings" is the motto which Curran follows, both in business and social life. R. Dale Straw Telephone Usage Subject of Talk Frank A. Zimmerman, public relations engineer of the Southern California Telephone company, entertained members and guests of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon with a talk and motion pictures on the importance of correct usage of telephones in business establishments. Accompanying Zimmerman to the meeting were Robert Rossberg, manager of the Anaheim branch of the company, and C. I. McDonald of Santa Ana, district manager, and a member of the Santa Ana Rotary club. McDonald brought several Santa Ana Rotarians with him. Harry B. Pearson was program chairman of the day. Schmitt to Report For Active Service Curran and Neama Sowers were married in Orange on November 25, 1927, and are the parents of two children. Frederick was born December 30, 1928, and Barbara was born January 25, 1929. The family home is at 754 North Paulina street. "Honesty and Fair Dealings" is the motto which Curran follows, both in business and social life. R. Dale Straw Most men and women can point to one thing that was the outstanding event in his or her life. But not R. Dale Straw, owner of Campbell's Cleaners at 147 South Los Angeles street. He lists the outstanding events in his life as follows: Marriage to his wife; first born son; first professional flying job; seeing his first horse win a race, and flying in "Hell's Angels." Straw has had a lot of fun out of life, perhaps because he "never worries about anything." He says he's done everything from washing dishes to serving as personal pilot for Howard Hughes, the noted aviator. He has flown airplanes in several motion pictures and (Continued on Page 4) Young Fullertonian ... Hurt in Auto Crash John Roy Watson, 19, of 404 Jacaranda place, Fullerton, suffered slight injuries about 7:45 o'clock Saturday evening when the automobile which he was driving was involved in a collision with another operated by Lillian Shelton, 27, of 122 East Whiting street, Fullerton, according to Anaheim police reports. The mishap occurred at the corner of Los Angeles and Sycamore streets. Schmitt to Report For Active Service Lt. Charles A. Schmitt, commandant of cadets at St. Catherine's Military school for the past six years, has been ordered to report for active duty at Fort Rosecrans, San Diego, next Saturday. He was informed of the order late Tuesday afternoon. He does not know yet where he will be stationed. Lt. Schmitt's duties as commandant will be taken over by Lt. T. E. Cole until such time as the latter is also called to active service. Plans of Mrs. Schmitt and the children are not definite. Sam Parry Chosen For Legion Office Election of Sam E. Parry of Route 1, box 209, as second vice commander of Anaheim post, American Legion, featured the meeting of the post Monday night in the Legion clubrooms. The new officer succeeds Al Steffins, who resigned because he is moving to San Diego. The post also decided to give a Christmas party for children again this year, but no date was set. Commander Carleton A. Starr is expected to name a committee in a short time. Permit Granted for New Dwelling Here Permit was issued yesterday to A. E. Hart for construction of a dwelling and garage at 848 North Pine street at a cost of $3000. It was one of the two permits granted during the past week, the other being issued to Earle T. Jackson for construction of a $225 garage at 538 South Clementine street. AHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1940 NOV. 21 NOV. 28 Letter From Kin On Isle Received By Mrs. Bayliss Anaheim Resident Learns English Relatives' Experiences Tales of bravery and courage were brought to life for Mrs. Sarah Ann Bayliss, 611 East Center street, in a letter which received from a niece in England. Gratitude for the Red Cross services is shown throughout the letter, as well as deep hatred for the constant bombing which took the life of the writer's sister-law while she lay ill in a hospital. We take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Bayliss for allowing us to use the followed letter written October 7 at Birmingham. Dear Aunt: You will be surprised to hear from me but mother has gone into the country. She is in Shrewsbury. She could not stand raids. I sent your last letter to her... it is very lonely without her. Just my boy, Ivy and myself... we used to spend our evenings together. "Well, we are all quite well. My little girl is evacuated into the country, but she likes it and in the choir at the little village." A Claus Will Drive Thursday ance of St. Nicholas Mark Opening of Yuletide Season week from tonight. on November 26, Santa Paula pay the first of his seven Anaheim before Christmas final arrangements for Claus' visits were made last morning by the special committee of the Anaheim and Manufacturers. evenings on which the favorite will tour the district are December 16, 23 and 24, it was decided he will visit the ring the daytime every year the last week before Claus' first visit, next night., will come simul- with the official opening Christmas shopping season. Drive along Center street high drawn by six white and immediately follow- appearance the annual will be held by most of business houses. special events committee led that December 16 will opening of stores during long hours, with that policyowed to and including the of December 24. A specialapping night has been set under 19, with details for vision to be worked out Audience Enjoys Class Production Applauded as a great success was the presentation of the Anaheim high school senior class, "Seven Keys to Baldpate," staged last Friday evening in the high school auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Helen Grant Appy, dramatics instructor. Starring Keith Presson, as Magee the novelist,the play concerns a wager that Magee made with the owner of Baldpate, played by Wayne Andrade, which stated that he was to complete a novel within 24 hours. George Garabedian and Jean Sutherland, as the peculiar caretaker and his wife, give the novelist upon his arrival at Baldpate Inn the first key to Baldpate, which they declare is the only key to Baldpate in existence. But within five minutes there appears upon the scene two crooks, Vance Goodan and Robert Lybarger; a reporter, and her companion, Charlotte Schooley and Joyce Ann Hayes; a blackmailer, Nancy Shoemaker; two crooked politicians, Tom Hilleary and Jimmie Patrick; and a policeman and his assistant, Joe Truxaw and Tom Field. In the matinee performance last Thursday afternoon, Marilyn Rimpau played the part of Mary Norton and Jimmie Siewart the part of Lou Max. Included in the production staff were Helen Grant Appy, director; Miss Edith Weber, set design; J. W. Williams music and Miss Red Cross Drive Nears 1200 Quota Seven Districts Unreported As Total of Members Reaches 991 Prospects that the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross would surpass its quota of 1200 memberships during the current roll call were bright today as the result of preliminary reports made at a meeting of the board Tuesday evening. A total of 991 members was reported, with one section of the business district and six of the outlying school districts not having made their reports, it was announced by William G. Claussen, chapter chairman, and T. W. Stuard, roll call chairman. Of the total memberships, 971 were annual, 14 were contributing, five were sustaining and one was supporting, it was said. Total contribution from the 991 membership was $1222.61, Mrs. Laura R. Warren, county executive secretary reported. Contributions less than a single membership amounted to $28.26, while contributions more than a single membership were $78.35, she said. During the board meeting, Chairman Claussen announced the appointment of Mrs. George W. Salisbury as chairman of the home hygiene and care of the sick committee. Seventeen women are now enrolled in a class in these subjects which meets each Friday You will be surprised to hear from me but mother has gone into the country. She is in Shreveshire. She could not stand raids. I sent your last letter to her... it is very lonely here without her. Just my boy, Ivie and myself... we used to spend our evenings together. "Well, we are all quite well My little girl is evacuated into the country, but she likes it and in the choir at the little village church but it is very hard to parted in times like this. Charity is all right and he looks so nice in his R.A.F. uniform. "We are all proud of the R.A.... Ivor has just gone to the docter We think we can hear a German plane over there... there is mistaking the drone of them. You it is: The sirens have just starten! We shall go to the shelter if he hear a bomb drop. They are nuisance. They are like vultures prowling about at night. "I suppose you wonder how get on in these raids. Well, we have a bad time of it a week or two ago. We spent 14 nights in our Anderson shelter without a break while they were coming in relative all night and bombs of every kind dropping. Some of them were quite near to us and the awake noise they make as they run through the air! You think they are coming for you. It is too innocent people and their homes that are suffering most. "Not far from us there is an o (Continued on Page 8) Anaheim Baseball Franchise Move Transfer of the Anaheim franchise in the California State League, a Class C baseball alignment, to Stockton was officially announced here Tuesday. The announcement came in the form of a telegram from Earl Hamilton Councilman Leo J. Sheridan. Hamilton was to have operated the club here in cooperation with the Los Angeles Baseball club and had been in Anaheim frequently during the past few weeks handling preliminaries affairs. While it was not officially announced, it is believed here that the change to Stockton was made because of the fact that the other clubs in the proposed league