anaheim-gazette 1941-02-27

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 February 26, 1891 When the gentle rain descended upon the dry lands of this valley a week ago last Sunday evening, no one dreamed that we should have nearly ten inches of rainfall before the storm was over. The rain has created havoc with both railroad lines. All bridges between Anaheim and Los Angeles are more or less damaged, as are likewise those across the Santa Ana river. No mails have arrived in town since Sunday and communication by telegraph has been cut off in all directions. Since that time, so far as the outside world is concerned Anaheim might as well have been an island of the sea. On Monday the levee put in last year on the Santa Ana river gave way and the waters flooded into the sand wash inundating the country between this city, Fullerton and Placentia. The territory between North street and the sandwash was covered with water three feet deep in places, and the sandwash was a raging torrent. By Tuesday the country south of town was covered with water and all travel was suspended. Droves of rabbits could be seen trying to escape the floods. Thousands of gophers must have drowned. Total rainfall for the season to date is 12.13 inches. Mrs. Ernest Browning entertained a select coterie of her friends at a dinner party given at her residence on Friday of last week. Those present were Mrs. Bremner, Mrs. Thacker, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Melrose, Mrs. Victor Browning, Miss Katherine Moore 25 Years Ago March 2, 1916 The Board of Supervisors on Saturday issued a call for $150,000 bonds for building bridges and repairing damage done to highways and bridges in recent storms. The election will be held May 3. Of the $150,000 there will be $110,000 for bridges including a 600-foot concrete bridge on the state highway west of Orange, $10,000 for a wooden bridge at Yorba, $25,000 for lengthening the Olive bridge and $6,000 for a new bridge at West Seventeenth street. There will be $15,000 used to re-open the Santa Ana canyon road which is the main avenue for vehicles between Riverside county and Orange county and $10,000 to re-open the Santiago creek road above the county park. Anaheim Ebell has issued invitations to the different women's clubs throughout the county to attend a reciprocity meeting in Odd Fellows hall next Saturday at 2 p.m. A number of pleasant things have been arranged for the afternoon's entertainment among which will be an address by Mrs. A. J. Lawton of Santa Ana, Past District President, C. F. W. C. Several reading's will be given by Miss Chamberlain of Pasadena, and Mrs. E. W. Hauck of this city will give several vocal selections. Col. John J. Everharty, a former prominent citizen of Anaheim, but now living in Los Angeles was in town last week. Mr. Everharty used to be landlord of the Commercial hotel, and one of the improvements he noted was that the Fullerton Ebell celebrated the group met at the Ebell event. One hundred fifty guests women of the Fullerton M stock provided the background the lovely appointments of tables, including replicas of day cakes on the small table a large, three-tiered birthday on the "honor" table. Mrs. Moore was responsible for lavishly decorated cake, showed, in icing, 25 white being led by a fairy. Mrs. Boyce and Mrs. J. Arthur were co-chairmen of the and decorations. Mrs. S. Arnold, mistress of monies, gave a short talk history of the Fullerton Ebell introduced past presidents first Ebell president, Mrs. Renshaw who took the gage 1917, was mentioned along the Mesdames Albert Charles Hansen, W. A. Albert Launer, Emmanuel Lottie Morse, W. P. Alexandr D. Rozertson, W. T. Carr Arch Edwards, O. M. Thor G. H. Sattler, Floyd Anning, T. Osborne, Harold Lang and Porter. During the entertainment of the program, the family from Pasadena through their paces as mag Miss Anne Johnson, represented of the Junior Ebell, presented the senior club a silver bowl. James Baker sang selections, accompanied by Ashley Boff. Former Resident Honored by Friend Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holm formerly of Anaheim and now Inglewood, were surprised by day evening when a group met at their home to Mrs. Ernest Browning entertained a select coterie of her friends at a dinner party given at her residence on Friday of last week. Those present were Mrs. Bremner, Mrs. Thacker, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Melrose, Mrs. Victor Browning, Miss Katherine Moore of Philadelphia and Miss Daisy Landell. Mrs. Melrose gave an afternoon tea, from 2 to 5 o'clock, to a number of her friends at her residence on last Thursday afternoon. Among the guests were Mrs. Cooper of Orange, Mrs. Thacker and Mrs. Bremner of Chicago, Mrs. Ernest Browning, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. Fossek, Mrs. Lionel Browning, Mrs. S. Kuchel, Mrs. S. Scott, Mrs. C. Heimann, Mrs. Victor Browning and Miss Jessie Melrose. A most enjoyable Kaffe Klatch was given by Mrs. C. Heimann at her home in the West End last Friday afternoon. The guests were Mrs. Germain of Los Angeles, Mrs. Landell, Mrs. H. Cahen, Mrs. Pamperl, Mrs. J. Hartung, Mrs. S. Kuchel, Mrs. R. Melrose, Misses Elizabeth Kuchel, Lilly Germain and Fritzie Heimann. Ed Pellegrin and Neill Bailey left for Los Angeles in an express wagon on Tuesday carrying the mail. They arrived in the city yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) having got only as far as El Monte on Tuesday night. They will return today and bring the mails The trip was rather a perilous one to undertake, in view to the floods, and the young gentlemen are deserving of thanks for their pluck. The children in three departments of the public schools are happy. Their teachers Misses Parker, Jones and Vore on Saturday last set out to visit friends in Los Angeles and Pasadena. The washouts intervened and the ladies have been unable to return. They are expected to arrive very soon however. The railroad meeting at Kroeger's hall on Tuesday evening was large and enthusiastic. Speeches were made by Judge Pierce of Garden Grove and D. M. Baker of Santa Ana. Chairman Wood announced that 170 choirs had Lawton of Santa Ana, Past District President, C. F. W. C. Several reading's will be given by Miss Chamberlain of Pasadena, and Mrs. E. W. Hauck of this city will give several vocal selections. Col. John J. Everharty a former prominent citizen of Anaheim, but now living in Los Angeles was in town last week. Mr. Everharty used to be landlord of the Commercial hotel, and one of the improvements he noted was that the old landmark had disappeared and a magnificent four-story building was standing on the site. (The four-story building referred to is the present Valencias hotel.) Ed. A Pierotti, the well known Placentia orange grower, was in town this week. Mr. Pierotti is re-planting his navel orange grove to valencias and will soon have one of the richest orchard tracts in that rich neighborhood. J. C. Cordes has purchased the ranch of Dr. F. E. Corwin on West street paying therefor $11,600. Dr. Corwin has purchased the Henderson residence on North Los Angeles street. Some thief stole the lap robe from J. S. Sheridan's car while it was standing in front of Leo Sheridan's residence on Melrose street Wednesday evening. He made his get-away. F. N. Gibbs, W. M. Wickett, George M. Ross and Walter Ross were attending the Layman's Missionary convention in Los Angeles Tuesday. They report 3500 delegates in attendance. The Anaheim bowling team defeated both Seal Beach and Whitier last week, the former on Tuesday night by a margin of 155 pins and the Whittier team Thursday evening. Anaheim having 273 pins to the good. Walter Parrott reports an abundance of water in the river the past week and the Yorba reservoir filled to a 35-foot level. Miss Ailene Adams entertained a number of her young lady friends at a slumber party at her home on Claudina street Friday evening. The girls were taken to a picture show then to the Cherry Blossom by Miss Adams after which they were taken to the Adams home where at midnight a tamale supper was served. The guests spent the night with the hostess, returning home after Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holm formerly of Anaheim and near Inglewood, were surprised day evening when a group friends met at their home to tain with a housewarming. The Hollingers moved into new home recently. A lovely set of pottery wafted to the Hollingers from the yard and an informal evening was enjoyed. Refreshments in the Washington motif were served the guests. Present were Mr. and Phillip LeTourneau of Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. William Everly; San Gabriel; Mr. and Mr Hawley; Mr. and Mrs. R.H., of Inglewood; Mr. and Mrs.Kellogg; Mr. and Mrs.W.Rickle; Mr. and Mrs.Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs.Royal Martinez; Mr. and Mrs.W.Ralph Foyanaheim. Bengtsons Entertain Guests From East Mr. and Mrs.Oscar Behad as their guests last week Dasie Wallerstedt of Dawin Minn., and Mr. and Mrs.Nand Bengtson and chobbie,Beverly and Rich Boxholm, Iowa. Sunday the group journey Fairmont Park in Riverside family reunion.Later in the noon the guests adjourned home of Mr. and Mrs.Able son in Riverside for an afternoon and evening.Mr were Mr. and Mrs.Fern Bengtson and children,Beverly,Richard,and Chinggren,of Boxholm,Iowaand Mrs.La Verne Bengtsonschildren,jory Lou and Jonof Los Angeles;Mr,and Able Bengtson and children Wilmer and Vera.of Riverand Mr.mrs.Oscar Bofof Anaheim. A man is nine times as to be killed by lightning as man." Parker, Jones and Vore on Saturday last set out to visit friends in Los Angeles and Pasadena. The washouts intervened and the ladies have been unable to return. They are expected to arrive very soon however. The railroad meeting at Kroeger's hall on Tuesday evening was large and enthusiastic. Speeches were made by Judge Pierce of Garden Grove and D. M. Baker of Santa Ana. Chairman Wood announced that 167 to 170 shares had been subscribed. A new committee to solicit subscriptions was appointed consisting of Messrs. F. Ruhman, Wm. Konig, E. J. Pellegrin, John J. Everharty, and Joseph Backs. These gentlemen will act with the original committee, consisting of Messrs. Littlefield, L. Schorn, A. Rimpau, W. R. Harker and S. O. Wood. Several of our leading citizens are discussing the advisability of increasing their subscription. Mr. Bailey of the Olinda ranch will take twenty shares. It looks now as if the road will be built. Roadmaster Porter has begun grading operations on Hedwig street. Hurry up the work, Mr. Roadmaster, we don't want to take chances on breaking our neck crossing the ploughed ground. E. A. White contemplates moving to Santa Ana, where he will engage in business. We wish him success in his field of operations. Company G will celebrate its third anniversary at the armory on next Thursday evening, March 5th. There will be a short drill by the company, after which there will be a social hop. Admission free. Capt. Lewis desires us to extend a filled to a 35-foot level. Miss Ailene Adams entertained a number of her young lady friends at a slumber party at her home on Claudina street Friday evening. The girls were taken to a picture show then to the Cherry Blossom by Miss Adams after which they were taken to the Adams home where at midnight a tamale supper was served. The guests spent the night with the hostess, returning home after breakfast the next day. Those present were the Misses Ailene Adams, Helen Hedstrom, Gladys Reeks, Mable Zeigler, Frances Schmidt, Myrtle Taylor, Erma Waidler and Grace Steele. Mrs. C. F. Grim was hostess to the Pastime club at her East Center street home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Schneider of Fullerton and Mrs. J. S. Sheridan won prizes. The rainfall of last week increased the total for the season to 20.88. Last year at this date it was 16.86. Perfect conformity to the will of God is the sole sovereign and complete liberty—D'Aubigne. cordial invitation to everybody to attend. James Murray, a tramp who entered the home of a family living in town and frightened the occupants almost to death by his oaths and demands for something to eat, was arrested by Marshall Landell on Tuesday. He demanded a jury trial and will be tried this morning. Miss Jettie Arthur of Pasadena was the guest of friends several days last week. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Fullerton Ebell Club Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Anniversary at Dinner Party Last Friday Night Fullerton Ebell celebrated its 25th birthday Friday evening when a group met at the Ebell clubhouse in that city to commemorate the event. One hundred fifty guests enjoyed the turkey dinner served by the men of the Fullerton Methodist church. Silver ivy and white peek provided the background for lovely appointments on the tables, including replicas of birth cakes on the small tables and large, three-tiered birthday cake the "honor" table. Mrs. W. A. Moore was responsible for the dishly decorated cake, which bowed, in icing, 25 white doves led by a fairy. Mrs. W. T. Bruce and Mrs. J. Arthur Miller were co-chairmen of the dinner decorations. Mrs. S. Arnold, mistress of cerealies, gave a short talk on the history of the Fullerton Ebell, and produced past presidents. The Ebell president, Mrs. W. J. Shaw who took the gavel in 17, was mentioned along with Mesdames Albert Stuelke, Charles Hansen, W. A. Moore,bert Launer, Emmanuel Smith,杰利 Morse, W. P. Alexander, P. Rozertson, W. T. Carmichal, Nich Edwards, O. M. Thompson, H. Sattler, Floyd Annin, A. H. Osborne, Harold Lang and Fred Barker. During the entertainment porch of the program, the Larson family from Pasadena went through their paces as magicians. Jess Anne Johnson, representative of the Junior Ebell, presented to senior club a silver flowerowl. James Baker sang several sections, accompanied by Mrs. Holley Boff. ORMER RESIDENTS Honored by Friends Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hollinger, formerly of Anaheim and now of Anglewood, were surprised Saturday evening when a group of friends met at their home to enter- DIAL CLUB MEETS AT MOORE HOME Mrs. W. A. Moore of Fullerton entertained the Dial club Monday at her home, 215 E. Commonwealth Ave. A covered dish luncheon began the afternoon, after which an informal session of chatting and sewing was enjoyed. George Washington theme decorations were carried out in the cherry-tree motif and the delicate roses about the room. Present were the Mesdames Alice Hamilton, Gladys McLean, Edith Freeman, Anna Dorman, Clara Lypke, Nellie Jenkins, Milfred Brown, Nan Wood and Fred Allen. It was announced that the next meeting would be held March 25 at the home of Mrs. McLean. Guild Entertained By Mrs. Hubbard St. Agnes Guild met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Floyd Hubbard, 559 S. Citron St., with Mrs. Dana Newkirk as co-hostess Eighteen members were present, with Mrs. Thomas Kirven as special guest and Rev. D. Howard Dow presenting the devotionals. The Rev. Dow made several lenton announcements. During the business session, directed by Mrs.Theodore Kuchel, plans were made for a dessert benefit bridge to be held Saturday, May 3, as a "May Day" celebration. Further plans will be discussed and committees named at the next regular meeting which will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Rossberg, 316 S.Fort St.Mrs.Theresa Heaney. Lois Rebekahs Honor Mrs. Hazel Ryan, High Lodge Officer Mrs. Hazel Ryan, district deputy president, was welcomed Friday evening by Anaheim members of the Lois Rebekah lodge when she made her official visit. Accompanying her were Mrs.Hugh Walker, district deputy marshal, and six escorts. Miss Anna Lampman, noble grand of the Anaheim organization, presented corsages to the visitors and gave gifts to Mrs.Ryan and Mrs.Walker from the lodge. During the business meeting, several announcements were made including the Thimble club meeting to be held Feb. 28 at the home of Mrs.Ora Horn, 216 S. Thalia St., and which will be an all-day meeting; the card party Feb. 28 in the evening at the Odd Fellows' hall; the benefit bridge to be held March 14 and the next regular meeting of the Lois Rebekahs March 7 at which initiation will be held. Mrs.Eva Scutt, program chairman, introduced the entertainers."America" was sung by the assembled group of 100 guests and members and led by Albert Cranston. Mrs.Mildred Allen gave "The Biography of George Washington" and Bill Saunders tap-danced, accompanied by Mrs.Lois Sargent. Marjorie Cranston sang, accompanied by her father, Albert Cranston, and a dance-duet was given by Sylvia Morgan and Mrs.Myrta Saunders, with Mrs.Victor Greger accompanying. Mrs.Albert Brown was refreshments chairman and had as her assistants Mrs.Ora Horn, Mrs.Mabelle Spencer, Miss Barbara Myers, Clarence Curtis, Cullen Spencer and C.A.Myers. Red, white and blue carried out the patriotic motif shown in the appointments of the hall. Mrs.Johnson Heads Former Residents Honored by Friends Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hollinger, formerly of Anaheim and now of Glendale, were surprised Saturday evening when a group of friends met at their home to entertain with a housewarming. The Hollingers moved into the new home recently. A lovely set of pottery was given the Hollingers from the guests; and an informal evening was enclosed. Refreshments in the George Washington motif were served by the guests. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Philip LeTourneau of Montebello, and Mrs. William Everhart of Gabriel, Mr. and Mrs. Val Howley, Mr. and Mrs. R. Howard Singlewood, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willogg, Mr. and Mrs. William Skelke, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ross, and Mrs. Royal Marten and Mrs. W. Ralph Focht of Anaheim. Bengtsons Entertain Guests From East Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bengtson and as their guests last week Mrs. Leslie Wallerstedt of Darfur, Ann., and Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bengtson and children, Bobbie, Beverly and Richard of Boxholm, Iowa. Sunday the group journeyed to Carmont Park in Riverside for a family reunion. Later in the afternoon the guests adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Able Bengtson in Riverside for an informal afternoon and evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Bengtson and children, Bobbie, Beverly, Richard, and Russell Ringgren, of Boxholm, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Bengtson and children, Jory Lou and Jona Lou, Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bengtson and children, Roger, Almer and Vera, of Riverside, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bengtson Anaheim. A man is nine times as likely be killed by lightning as a woman. THETA RHO GIRLS HOLD INITIATION Omega Chi, Theta Rho Girls' club held its regular meeting late last week at the Odd Fellow Hall in Stnta Ana. Phyllis Mair and Barbara Arnold of Santa Ana and Peggy Newton of Huntington Beach were initiated as new members. Marilyn Rogers of Anaheim presided. After the regular business session the group adjourned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pemberton on North Broadway where mystery pals were revealed. A social hour was enjoyed. Mrs. Wayne Nash Hostess to Club The Weekly Card club held its regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. B. W. Nash on West Santa Ana St. Pinochle was the diversion of the evening after the dessert course had been served, with prizes going to Mrs. C. Van Delden and Mrs. Walter Nankervis. Present were Mrs. Henry Van Delden, Mrs. Chet Barnes, Mrs. C. Van Delden, Mrs. Keith Richardson, Mrs. Walt Nankervis and Mrs. Nash. Myrtra Saunders, with Mrs. Victor Greger accompanying. Mrs. Albert Brown was refreshments chairman and had as her assistants Mrs. Ora Horn, Mrs. Mabelle Spencer, Miss Barbara Myers, Clarence Curtis, Cullen Spencer and C. A. Myers. Red, white and blue carried out the patriotic motif shown in the appointments of the hall. Mrs. Johnson Heads Missionary Society Mrs. Dora Pearson was hostess Thursday to the Presbyterian church Missionary society when it met at her home, 40 strong, to defy the inclement weather and carry on business as usual. Luncheon began the afternoon, with Mrs. H. Hawle assisting in hostess duties. Lupin and jonquils decorated the Pearson home with their blue and yellow shades. Officers elected during the business session were Mrs. L. Johnson, president; Mrs. Walter Ross, vice-president; Mrs. Richard Wise, secretary, and Mrs. M. E. Beebe, treasurer. Mrs. Ethel Niquette of Orange was special guest and spoke briefly. Stewardship was the nature of the devotionals led by Mrs. Hannah Gardener, and Mrs. L. E. Middleton reviewed "For the Healing of Nations," by Henry P. VanDusen. Work among the southern negro by Presbterians was explained by Mrs. Pamelia Mills. Dorcas Circle of Wesley Church Meets Mrs. N. L Anderson was hostess Thursday to the Dorcas Circle of the Wesley Methodist church when it met at her home, on 604 N.Lemon St. Mrs. J. H. Hain presided over the business session, and Mrs. Elmore Jeffries reviewed the second chapter of"The Impact of the Occidental." Interesting written questions added to the program. Mrs. W. A. Snyder, co-hostess, assisted in serving in refreshments.Appointments were in keeping with Washington's birthday. Whatever happens in the world, let us sing and say, We will wait what God the Lord will do. —Martin Luther "Leave it to STETSON... to turn out a five-dollar hat that has the right lines and the right style. This snap-brim looks as though it were made to order for my Spring suits!" The Stetson Special, $5.50 Stratoliner $6.50 YUNGBLUTT'S 145 WEST CENTER ST. PHONE 4130 Great Presidents Discussed at Meeting of D.A.R. Rainy weather didn't reduce the attendance of the postponed D.A.R. meeting Thursday when Mrs. Victor Loly greeted the group at her home, 314 S. Ohio St. In the absence of Mrs. David Toms, the scheduled program on the West Indies was deferred. After the business meeting, Miss Mary McClure reviewed an article disproving untruths concerning Abraham Lineclin. Mrs. Stephen Gallagher presented an interesting character study of George Washington and showed pictures of the music room in his home. Mrs. Gallagher, chairman of the committee of advancement of American music, gave two musical selections. An announcement was made of the showing of "Land of Liberty" at the Fox theater which was held Wednesday. Special emphasis was placed on the picture, a historical treatise of American since pioneer days, in letters to the chapter from Mrs. Henry M. Robert, Jr., president general of the National Society of D.A.R., and Mrs. Marion Lee Montgomery, national chairman of the motion pictures committee of the D.A.R. Mrs. Montgomery said, in part, "Land of Liberty builds the sort of citizenship that we need behind the lines as well as in our army and navy. It is an unforgettable story of what we are preparing to defend; happily, it is told in a way that entertains and thrills every audience that sees it." Delegates were discussed to send to the national conference in April and state conference in March. Mrs. Stephen Gallagher assisted in hostess duties. Refreshments were served, and the rooms were attractively arranged with camillas, daffodils and poppies. Wulfs to Leave Soon for New York Helen Appy's drama class of the Anaheim union high school when the high school P.-T. A. convened at the "little theater" Tuesday. As a part of the P.-T. A. program, the play was given by the cast of Kay Wilson, Janice McClary, Ruth Hargrove, Jean Marion, Delores Johnson and Ruby Harbeson. C. Clive Adams of Huntington Beach gave an interesting talk on "Youth and Marriage" as presented in his family relations course offered at Huntington Beach. Mrs. Ernest Blenkhorn of Santa Monica, social and mental hygiene chairman of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers, spoke on "Preparing Youth for Marriage." Two new members of the nominating committee were named, including Mrs. Paul Davidson and Mrs. John Wilson. Other members of the committee are J. A. Clayea, Mrs. R. W. Marvin and Mrs. B. E. Baumbach. There are 269 established industries in London, Ont. Delegates were discussed to send to the national conference in April and state conference in March. Mrs. Stephen Gallagher assisted in hostess duties. Refreshments were served, and the rooms were attractively arranged with camillas, daffodils and poppies. Wulfs to Leave Soon for New York Mr. and Mrs. William Wulf of the Lauretta Dress shop will leave Sunday for New York where Mrs. Wulf will do her spring buying. In Chicago they will visit Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Wulf and in Hettinger, N. Dak., they will be the guests of Mrs. Wulf's father, W. O. Basford. To Relieve Misery of COLDSTake 666 ELECTRIC RANGE "Popularity" SALE YOUR CHOICE OF TEN FAMOUS MAKES SPECIAL TERMS As Low As 15¢ Every fourth range sold in the nation today is ELECTRIC! 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