anaheim-gazette 1941-01-30

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 January 29, 1891 The annual meeting of the stockholders in the Anaheim Union Water company on Saturday last was at once the most important, the noisiest and the most prolific of good results probably of any meeting that has ever been held in Anaheim. The outcome of greatest significance was the agreement on the part of the stockholders in the company to accept bonds of the irrigation district for the stock of the old corporation. Hitherto the water company has demanded gold coin in exchange for their stock, the price of the same having been fixed at $160,000. As in consequence of the tightness of the money market coupled with an apparent apathy on the part of capitalists to invest in irrigation bonds, expect to a limited extent, the Board of Directors of the irrigation district had found themselves unable to negotiate the bonds of the district it was deemed advisable to show the stockholders of the water company the absolute necessity for the transfer of their stock on a bond basis. After a most turbulent meeting Mr. Klokke's resolution to this effect prevailed and the threatened disaster was averted. By the carrying of this resolution what seemed to be an impending disaster to the interests of the valley was successfully passed the result being con- 25 Years Ago February 3, 1916 Old-timers whose years of residence here entitle them to be considered competent authority on the happenings of former days, disagree in discussing floods, as old-timers are wont to do in recalling events of the long ago. There are many people here who remember the overflow of the spring of 1884. Some declare it was equal to the floods of the past two weeks, but others believe our recent floods were the heaviest since the memorable inundation of 1862. Only one or two people are now living who were residents of Anaheim at that time, and remember it, but the flood of 1862 has been recorded in history and handed down in tradition and will probably stand as the high water mark for all time. There was no measuring apparatus in those days, consequently we have no record of the precipitation, but it is told that Anaheim and the adjoining territory was completely submerged, the highest spots being covered by two feet of water. The buildings in the town were mostly temporary shacks and many people lived in tents. When the waters subsided it was found that only one structure withstood the strain, the others being swept entirely away. The one substantial house was the two story adobe Dreyfus & Langenberger store Miss Dickenson to Wed Albert Macres Miss Genevieve Dickinson vealed her engagement to All Macres Tuesday evening at a locally informal party given at home of Mrs. R. L. Dickenson, 910 N. Dickel St. As each guest was seated at card table, she received a colonial bouquet of violets which was attached a heart ribbons holding tiny capsules. Scrolls read "Genevieve andbert." Court-whist was the diversion the evening, with prizes going Mrs. James Kelly, Mrs. Leon Hunt and Mrs. A. F. Menzie. Being the course of the evening honored guest was presented an orchid, a gift of her fiance, Macres. Refreshments in the form of cream centered with red coffee and cake were served. The room appointments cleverly carried out in red nut and red candles wreathed violets. Learning the happy news Mrs. James Kelly, Santa Ana; William Lee, Glendale; Mrs. Dickenson, Fallbrook; Mrs. hard Hunt, Mrs. John Cook, Fredda Sawtelle, Miss Gene resMrs. A. F. Menize, Mrs. Kirkhart, Mrs. Glen Kirk, Comstock, Mrs. Corine T and Mrs. A. L. Dickenson. Mrs. A. L. Dickenson and J. W. Dickenson assisted in hotel duties. YELKINS HOSTS A SUNDAY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Y selves unable to negotiate the bonds of the district it was deemed advisable to show the stockholders of the water company the absolute necessity for the transfer of their stock on a bond basis. After a most turbulent meeting Mr. Klokke's resolution to this effect prevailed and the threatened disaster was averted. By the carrying of this resolution what seemed to be an impending disaster to the interests of the valley was successfully passed the result being considered as a great victory by friends of the irrigation district. A new board of directors was elected to serve for the ensuing year. They were Thomas Strain, B. F. Porter, W. M. McFadden, Louis Schorn, W. F. Botsford, L. Browning, Henry Kroeger. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. and adjourned at 7:30 p.m. after the stormiest meeting ever held in Anaheim. Bishop Mora has issued an order to the Catholic Clergy and community of his diocese ordaining them to offer prayers for rain from the present time until the last day in April. Wherever the rubrics permit it, the prayers for rain will be said in the holy sacrifice of mass. The litanies of the Blessed Virgin will be recited in all Catholic schools in the afternoon before dismissing. While leading a young and frolicsome colt to water a few days ago W. J. Smith of Orangethorpe was unfortunate enough to be kicked on the hand. No serious results are anticipated. Fritz Ruhman informs us that he has been trying to take a months vacation for the last five years, but has always found it impossible to leave his business. He has now made up his mind to take a trip to San Diego in 1892 even if he finds himself compelled to come back on the first train. The condition of Mrs Boldt, her friends will be pained to know, remains critical, and her death may be looked for at anytime. D. G. H. Bailey has returned from a business visit to Phoenix, Arizona. Leon B. Valla of Los Angeles is taking Supt. Oman's place at the Semiphorce south of town. Mr. Oman's broken arm is knitting nicely and he will soon be able to attend to his business duties again. During the season of 1883-84 the rainfall was 38.18 inches, according to the Los Angeles weather man's gauge, and the precipitation here was probably close to that figure. Only 7.13 inches had fallen up to the first of February, but that month and the month of March proved record breakers on the weather man's chart. During February the fall was 13.37 and during March 12.36, making 25.73 for the two months. Five and a quarter inches fell after March. That season of 1883-84 was the wettest of which we have any record, but this season is ahead of it to the present date, by almost eleven inches. The rainfall this year, according to Mr. Dickels gauge, is 18.77. This is considerably above the normal for an entire season and the usual rainy months of February and March are yet to come. The wettest month in the history of southern California, since the weather man has been keeping tab on the rainfall, was December 1899. The record for that month is 15.80, but no disastrous floods are mentioned as the result of it. The dryest was the winter of 1888-89, when only 5.59 inches of water fell, this was the middle one of three successive years of drowth. In the previous year the record shows only 7.06 inches and the season of 1889-1890 the gauge registered 7.91 making 20.56 inches for the three years. This is a little more than half the fall for the single season of 1883-84, and only one and three quarters more than we have already received this winter. February is usually one of the wettest months, consequently the rain fall to date will undoubtedly be largely increased. The Ladies Guild and Vestry of St. Michael's church gave an entertainment Monday evening, the D. G. H. Bailey has returned from a business visit to Phoenix, Arizona. Leon B. Valla of Los Angeles is taking Supt. Oman's place at the Semiphore south of tcwn. Mr. Oman's broken arm is knitting nicely and he will soon be able to attend to his business duties again. We are sorry to be compelled to record the serious illness of Mrs. J. Schneider. The Board of City Trustees at their meeting yesterday afternoon among other things instructed the Ordinance Committee to draft an ordinance to be submitted at the next meeting of the trustees calling for a special election to take the sense of the people in voting $10,000 bonds for the improvement of our streets and water works. Our office is busily engaged in getting out an extra edition of Tim Carroll's catalogues. Tim is selling trees by the carload, and is rapidly becoming a millionaire. George Taylor, the enterprising Santa Ana abstract man, was in town Tuesday looking after his business interests in this direction. The barometer indicated rain yesterday. During Tuesday night the south wind blew up banks of clouds and all day yesterday the weather threatened rain. Last night the indications were good for a downpour. We need rain badly. Where oh, where is the sprinkling cart? Lunches and sandwiches cut to fit your pocketbook. See the Oyster Loaf ad under class. "Cafes, Restaurants." The Ladies Guild and Vestry of St. Michael's church gave an entertainment Monday evening, the guests being those who took part in the presentation of "A Night in Dreamland." Nearly the entire cast was present and the evening was very enjoyably spent. Meacham's orchestra furnished music and a number of dances from the play were reproduced. Mrs. P. J. Klein of Milwaukee, mother of Mrs. Peter Weisel, and her daughter, Miss Emma Klein, are visiting at the Weisel home. The rains have ceased, the floods are receding, and the Bear Valley dam still holds. How many times that scare crow up in the mountains has according to report, given way and poured its accumulated flood waters into the Santa Ana river, no man can tell, but it still staunchly stands and probably will continue to stand for generations to come. Mrs. J. W. Cole of Hardscrabble and Mrs. Classon will be hostesses for the Ladies Guild of St. Michael's at the Parish hall this afternoon at half-past two. Horace Skinner and family have moved into the Baum bungalow on North Philadelphia street. Miss Stella Schwentker spent the past week end in Los Angeles visiting friends. W. L. Finney was a business visitor in Los Angeles last Saturday. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Mrs Dickenson to Grand Albert Macres Ms Genevieve Dickenson re-ended her engagement to Albert James Tuesday evening at a love-formal party given at the home of Mrs. R. L. Dickenson of St. Dickel St. Each guest was seated at the table, she received a tiny special bouquet of violets, to which was attached a heart with flowers holding tiny capsules. The reads "Genevieve and Ally". Burt-whist was the diversion of evening, with prizes going to James Kelly, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. A. F. Menzie. During the course of the evening, the red guest was presented with orchid, a gift of her fiance, Mr. Jones. Freshments in the form of ice cream centered with red hearts, cake and cake were served. Room appointments were early carried out in red nutcups and red candles wreathed in frosting. Warning the happy news were James Kelly, Santa Ana; Mrs. Sam Lee, Glendale; Mrs. J. W.enson, Fallbrook; Mrs. Leo Hunt, Mrs. John Cook, Mrs. Dada Sawtelle, Miss Gene Macclesfield, Mrs. A. F. Menize, Mrs. Ted Chart, Mrs. Glen Kirk, Mrs. Westcock, Mrs. Corine Taylor, Mrs. A. L. Dickenson. Ms. A. L. Dickenson and Mrs. R. Dickenson assisted in hostess duties. KAY ANN LESTER MARKS BIRTHDAY Kay Ann Lester was four years old Monday and to celebrate the occasion her mother, Mrs. J. B. Lester, entertained a group of children at the family home, 549 S. Indiana St. Mrs. O. Krastel and Mrs. Arthur LeSturgeon assisted in hostess duties. Games were enjoyed during the afternoon at which Ross Stuard and Joan Wood won prizes. Birthday appointments were in dainty pastel shades. Enjoying the happy occasion were Marlene Steward, Mary Cone, Joan Wood, Marlene Krastel, David and Ross Stuard, Dick Krastel and John Lester, all of Anaheim, and Arthur, Billy and Danny LaSturgeon of Los Angeles. New Officers of Odd Fellows Seated Officers of the Anaheim Lodge No. 199 I. O. O. F. were installed Tuesday evening at the hall in impressive ceremonies. Installed by District Deputy Grand Master Delbert Burry and staff of Huntington Beach were W. L. Borgeson, noble grand; M. E. Borgeson, vice-grand; E. H. Adams, recording secretary; C. Ahlstrom, financial secretary and LaMonte Webb, treasurer. Distinguished guests present were Henry Mang, past grand patriarch of the grand encampment of California; Col. John Miller of the patriarch militant; Mrs. Mildred Allen, past district deputy president; Mrs Eva Scutt, past district deputy marshal, and Mabel Ives, member of the state board of control for the Theta Rho girls, and District Deputy Grand Master TOMATO JUICE VIENNA SAUSAGE CORNED BEEF NASH CORNED BEEF DEVILED MEAT Best Foods Mayonnaise, pt. 27¢; q Calumet Baking Pawder, 1-lb. Holly Sugar . (cloth bag) 10 lbs. BELKINS HOSTS AT SUNDAY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Yelkin hosts Sunday to a group of friends and relatives enjoying an informal dinner at their home. Present were Mr. and Mrs. M. Anderson and children, Mr. and William Martin and child of South Dakota who are planning to relish residence in southern California, and the host and host-mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Yelkin. Mrs. Person is a niece of the Yelkins. Jackson Family extends Reunion Several Anaheim residents were among those enjoying a family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jackson of Long Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jackson and Jackson of Anaheim were present, as were immediate members of their family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Marshall and daughter of Anna, and Dr. Verne Jackson Los Angeles. Verne Jackson Mrs. Marshall are son and mother of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.enty five members of the fam-enjoyed the reunion. Nanny Potluck Upper Planned Anaheim Townsend club No. 1 hold a penny potluck supper Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the rooms, 224 E. Center St. Mem are urged to bring a generous of food. A business session program will follow the sup-The public is invited. Contract Bridge Section Meets The Contract Bridge section of Junior Ebell met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Floyd Hubbard of 559 S. Citron St. A dessert-course began the evening, served at tables attractively appointed in the Valentine motif. Red hybiscus centered the floral arrangements. Mrs. Hawthorne Burnett and Mrs. Kenneth Eldred were co-hostesses. Mrs. Herman Lenz and Mrs. Wayne Griggs won the prizes posted for contract. Plans for the next meeting in February were made, with Mrs. Fayette Birtcher inviting the group to her home. COLORADO PICNIC The Colorado State society will hold its annual picnic at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, all day Sunday, Feb. 9. All former residents of Colorado are invited to attend. Epidemic of Cold Symptoms 666 Liquid or 666 Tablets with 666 Salve or 666 Nose Drops generally relieves cold symptoms the first day.-Adv. ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING THEATERS “THE PLACE TO GO” $ All Theaters Monday Nite "Super-Pay-Me" It Pays To Play WEST COAST Santa Ana Phone 858 Now to Tues. (Jan. 28) Hady Lammers James Stewart CORNED BEEF DEVILED MEAT For Sandwiches Best Foods Mayonnaise, pt. 27c; q Calumet Baking Pawder, 1-lb. ca Holly Sugar . (cloth bag) 10 lbs. CANTFAIL PIE CRAN DRIFTED SNOW Home Preferred FLU 9.8-lb.sack 41¢ 24½-lb.sack TOMATOES, No. 2½ can CORN, No. 2 can HOMINY No. 2½ can PUMPKIN No. 2½ can APPLE SAUCE No. 2 can STRING BEANS No. 2 can CUDAHY'S PU HAM Picnic Sty AVEKAGE 4.to 5 POUNDS LEG O' LAMB lb. BABY BEEF SEVEN BONE ROASTS lb. SHOULDER LAMB ROASTS lb. BABY BEEF ROUND BONE ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING THEATERS “THE PLACE TO GO” $ All Theaters Monday Nite "Super-Pay-Me" It Pays To Play WEST COAST Santa Ana Phone 852 Now to Tues. (Jan. 28) Hedy Lamarr — James Stewart Ian Hunter in "COME LIVE WITH ME" also "LAND OF LIBERTY" which has the largest cast of big names ever seen in one feature — Some of these: Claudette Colbert and Spencer Tracy. FOX FULLERTON Phone 267 Ends Tomorrow (Sat., Feb. 1) "SANTA FE TRAIL" also "WHERE DID YOU GET THAT GIRL" Sun., Mon., Tues. (Feb. 2-3-4) "The PHILADELPHIA STORY" also "$AN FRANCISCO DOCKS" Wed. to Sat. (Feb. 5-6-7-8) "HUDSON'S BAY" also "NO. NO. NANETTE" NEW ANAHEIM ANAHEIM PHONE 4212 Today and Tomorrow (Jan. 31 and Feb. 1) "POR ALWAYS PAYS" also "DURANGO KID" Sun., Mon., Tues. (Feb. 2-3-4) "I LOVE YOU AGAIN" also "ISLE OF DESTINY" Wed. and Thurs. (Feb. 5 and 6) "ALL THIS, AND HEAVEN TOO" also "ARIZONA KID" BROADWAY SANTA ANA FULLERTON FOX ANAHEIM No. 3 VOL. Standard American ENCYCLOPEDIA Friday JANUARY 81 AVERAGE 4 to 5 POUNDS LEG O' LAMB lb. BABY BEEF SEVEN BONE ROASTS lb. SHOULDER LAMB ROASTS lb. BABY BEEF ROUND BONE ROASTS lb. JACK FROST BRAND Frozen Pea JACK FROST BRAND Frozen Boys GOLDEN - RIPE BANANAS 51bs. 25' Open Everyday 'Till 6:30 p.m. Sat.'Till 9:00 p.m. 344 WEST CENTER STREET FRIDAY Anaheim, Cahf., Jan. 30, 1941 JUMBO VALUES Problem as "big as an elephant" the "JUMBO VALUES" bargains are designed to solve problems as "small as a ge of our low prices and MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING A Flavor All Its Own That Millions Prefer! Pts: 17¢ Qts. 27¢ 100 Foods Rich in Vitamin C No. 2 can 7¢ GE 2 No.½ cans 17¢ 2 16-oz. cans 29¢ Cristic-free 2 12-oz. cans 35¢ For Sandwiches 4 No.¼ cans 14¢ SPECIAL Morning Milk For Babies Contains Vitamins A and D 4 Large Cans 27¢ BUTTER— Mt. Lowe . . . lb. 35c Chall'ge - G. St. lb. 38c Danish . . . lb. 39c Large Grade "A" FRESH EGGS 26¢ doz. AMERICAN FRANCOSpaghetti 3 Cans 25¢ SOAPS & CLEANSERS GOLDEN AGE Macaroni Spaghetti CLOROX qts. 13½¢ OLD DUTCH 3 for 20¢ Crust-free 2 12-oz. cans 35¢ For sandwiches 4 No.¼ cans 14¢ naise, pt. 27¢; qt. 43c Pawder, 1-lb. can 15c bag) 10 lbs. 50c AIL PIE CRUST AULY-KINDERS ACCLAIM OOL • PROOF! RECIPES NOW IN SACKS! W Home Preferred FLOUR 24½-lb. sack 93¢ ½ can b. 2 can 2½ can ½ can b. 2 can b. 2 can 3 for 25¢ AMERICAN FRANCOSpaghetti 3 Cans 25¢ SOAPS & CLEANSERS GOLDEN AGE Macaroni, Spaghetti and Noodles For Fine Flavor! 2 Small Pkgs. 15¢ CLOROX ... qts. 13½¢ OLD DUTCH ... 3 for 20¢ WOODBURY'S ... 4 for 22¢ SWEETHEART ... 4 for 18¢ LIGHTHOUSE ... 3 for 10£ BORAX CHIPS ... Lge. 21£ BORAXO 2 for 25¢ FRANCOAMERICAN Macaroni With Cheese 3 Cans 27¢ ORIGINAL Dunbar Shrimp • For Frying or in Cocktails and Salads! 2 No.⅔ Cans 25¢ Rich In Dextrose •The satiny smooth dessert selected by Dr. Allan Dafoe for the Dionne Quinta. 3 Pkgs. 10¢ CUDAHY'S PURITAN HAMS Picnic Style 18¢ lb. SHANK CUT PORK ROASTS lb. 15�€ LOIN END PORK CHOPS lb. 25�€ BRISKET LAMB STEW lb. 10�€ BABY BEEF POT ROAST lb. 18�€ MB lb. 28�€ NE lb. 24�€ STS lb. 20�€ CUDAHY'S SUNLITE CHEESE 2-lb. Box 49�€ JUMBO VALUES – January 31 AMB lb. 28¢ NE lb. 24¢ STS lb. 20¢ NE lb. 26¢ CUDAHY'S SUNLITE CHEESE 2-lb. Box 48¢ JUMBO VALUES – January 31 & February 1 n Peas . . . . 19¢ lb Boysen Berries 15¢ lb RIPE ANAS 25¢ FRESH - LOCAL - SWEET STRAWBERRIES 15¢ Per 12-oz. Basket TOP 'N SHOP MARKET LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open Sundays 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For Your Convenience FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIALS Corner W. Center and Helena St.