anaheim-gazette 1941-04-10

Anaheim Personalities Harold L. Hamilton Twenty-two years' service with the Prudential Life Insurance company will be celebrated next October by Harold Lathrop Hamilton, one of two agents for the company operating in Anaheim. Hamilton was transferred to this city in August, 1938, and is highly elated over the change, as he has found Anaheim one of the finest cities in which he has ever lived. Hamilton joined the Prudential company shortly after returning from France, where he had served with the United States army for 13 months. He saw action in many of the major battles of the conflict, including the Battle of the Marne and Verdun, and has justifiable pride in the fact he received the Croix de Guerre for his activities during the first World War. “If I were 20 years younger, I'd enlist in the army again,” Hamilton said. A Virginian by birth, Hamilton moved with his family to Massachusetts while he was yet a boy, and it was in Springfield, in that state, that he received his education in high school and business college. It was also at Ayer, Mass., that Hamilton and Alvina G. Rickard were married on Feb. 28, 1922. They have a 17-year-old son, Russell. Hunting and fishing are Hamilton's particular hobbies, but he also promises to be a follower of the new Anaheim Aces because he enjoys watching a good baseball game. He also likes to take trips to the mountains. Law Regulating Handbills Offered Ordinance Prohibits Distribution Without Porters Observe 72nd Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Porter of Orangethorpe avenue celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary Clean-up Campaign Plans Inaugurated Possibility of working with the Anaheim Ebell club and Anaheim Garden club on a Clean-up, Paint-up week in Anaheim was suggested at the meeting of directors of the Anaheim Merchants association, and President O. E. Hanson was to name a committee to contact the two women's organizations. The matter of what was termed "charity advertising" by the merchants was discussed and it was the consensus of the directors that merchants decline to purchase such advertisement unless the sponsors had received the approval of the association's committee. Other subjects discussed this morning were the Izaak Walton leagues Outdoor Show on April 20 and the Dairy day to be held sometime in June. Lay Plans to Greet Redlands Officials Plans are being made this week by Anaheim Chamber of Commerce officials to welcome the Redlands courtesy tour party next Tuesday. The Redlands group will be met at the north city limits by Mayor and Mrs. Charles A. Pearson, Chamber President and Mrs. L. H. Hoskins, and Ralph Summers, president of the Realty board, and Mrs. Summers, after which they will be escorted to the Law Regulating Handbills Offered Ordinance Prohibits Distribution Without Householder's Consent An ordinance to regulate distribution of handbills, circulars and other printed matter to business houses and residences of the city by requiring that permission be obtained from householders was given its first reading by the city council Tuesday night. The ordinance, patterned after one recently adopted by the city of Fullerton, was introduced upon request of the board of directors of the Anaheim Merchants association. It eliminates the present license fee charged to firms outside of the city each time they distribute advertising literature here, but makes such distribution unlawful except at homes where permission has been obtained. WEEDS ORDERED REMOVED Cleaning of weeds and rank growths from vacant lots in the city also came to the attention of the council this week, and a resolution was adopted declaring such weeds to be a nuisance and ordering their removal. It was not determined what method the city will use to destroy the weeds in instances where property owners fail to do so themselves. Resolutions of condolence to Councilman Ray Van Wagoner and J. S. Van Wagoner over the recent death of their mother, and to Mrs. Earl R. Nickles over the passing of her husband, were adopted by the council. Monthly reports of departmental heads were received and approved during the meeting. Anaheim Will Aid Santa Ana Airport Assurance that the city of Anaheim would aid Santa Ana's efforts to obtain a large airport was given last night by Mayor Charles A. Pearson to a group of men from Porters Observe 72nd Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Porter or Orangethorpe avenue celebrates their 72nd wedding anniversary Saturday, April 5, quietly at their home. Mrs. Porter greeted her guests from her wheel chair which she has been confined since she broke her leg about a year ago. Mr. and Mrs. Porter were married in Barstrop, Texas, in 1864 and shortly after their wedding came in a covered wagon caravan with relatives to Anaheim when they settled and built the home in which they now live. They have raised 15 children, 12 of which are still living. The first crops were of grain and later they planted grapes, walnuts and oranges. Old timers will probably remember that Mr. Porter at one time was the captain of the guard who guarded the original water gate that supplied Santa Ana and Anaheim with water. There were some attempts made to open them and allow all of the water to go out of Anaheim, thus leaving the town without water for homes and irrigation. Local Girl Wins Speech Contest First place in the Orange county competition in the California Bankers association's speech contest was won by Miss Mary Sowden, Anaheim union high school student, last Thursday. The contest was held at Fullerton and Miss Sowden won the unanimous decision of the judges. "Keeping Faith with America is Protecting the Constitution," wrote the theme of the winning speech Miss Sowden received a gold medal for her victory last week. First prize in the final contest was a vacation trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Rotarians Name Redlands Officials Plans are being made this week by Anaheim Chamber of Commerce officials to welcome the Redlands courtesy tour party next Tuesday. The Redlands group will be met at the north city limits by Mayor and Mrs. Charles A. Pearson, Chamber President and Mrs. L. H. Hoskins, and Ralph Summers, president of the Realty board, and Mrs. Summers, after which they will be escorted to the Greek theater in the city park for a brief program. The Redlands party will leave here at noon. Anaheim Will Aid Santa Ana Airport Assurance that the city of Anaheim would aid Santa Ana's efforts to obtain a large airport was given last night by Mayor Charles A. Pearson to a group of men from the county seat during a conference held here. Mayor Pearson declared the city would recommend to the county supervisors that that group aid in the financing of the project. The city of Santa Ana has agreed to expend $37,000 on the airport and is seeking an additional $13,000 from the surrounding incorporated cities. Cal-Aero company, operators of pilot training schools, has already agreed to use the airport and to make the necessary improvements in regards runways and hangars. Roy Mabee Honored By Walton League Roy Mabee, past president of Anaheim chapter, Izaak Walton league, was elected a national director of the league during the convention at Washington, D. C. John Gregory of Fullerton was chosen as a national vice president. News Tip Contest Winners Announced This week's news tip winners are Mrs. Fred Gregory who wins $1.50 for her news tips and Mrs. Carl Palm, 628 N. Lemon St. who wins $1.00. If these women will come into the Gazette office they will receive their prizes. Rotarians Name Board Nominees Anaheim Rotarians will select a group of five directors next Monday, balloting on ten nominees during their meeting the week. On the ballot are R. Boney, L. A. Burrows, E. R. Deering, L. C. Deming, M. A. Gaul, E. D. Johnson, E. A. Maher, A. McCormick, M. S. Reeves and H. A. Tews. The new board will choose a president and secretary for the club. Entertainment last Monday featured a motion picture prepared by Westinghouse Electric company and displayed by W. P. Edgecombe E. D. Johnson was program chairman of the day. Loot Is Small In Burglary of Store Loot amounting to about $1 was stolen from M. Kohle Golden Rule market, Marion Pinkel's meat market an dthe Vocal parlor, all located at 824 W. Cerrill St., early Sunday morning, according to investigations by Anaheim police. Entry was gained to the building by breaking off a lock on the rear door and prying off the casing, officers reported. An attempt to break open the safe the meat market failed. AHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1941 Petitions Requesting Election Will be C Two Good Friday Services Planned Here Tomorrow Union Worship at Church Of Christ; Grace Lutheran Has Similar Program Two three-hour Good Friday services are planned in Anaheim tomorrow, with a union service to be held at the Church of Christ, Broadway and Helena St., and the Grace Lutheran church, 400 S. Palm St., conducting its own service. Both services start promptly at 12 o'clock, and each is divided into seven units of 25 minutes each. Rev. Stanley Frederick George, chairman of the Ministerial union public worship committee, will preside at the union service. Mrs. Ferol Smith and Miss Susan Hilbers will be the organists. The messages are on "The Seven Last Words of Christ," with each of the seven ministers participat- Churches of A Services For E With no union sunrise year, attention is centered on the various churches of Anaheim held at almost all hours follows: CHURCH OF CHRIST Easter services at the Church of Christ, Broadway and Helena began last evening and the Missionary society held its Easter meeting today at the of Mrs. Ina Brookman, with J. E. Johnson as leader. Services Sunday will begin a.m. when the young people church will meet for an breakfast. Miss Gertrude will be in charge of the pro- At 9:30 a.m. the church have an Easter program ofings, solos, duets, trios, selections and an impressiveter play. Highlights of the will be an open tomb and announcement by the angel. Leaders Observe Annual Events Mrs. B. F. Porter of Anaheim post and auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, headed by Viggo P. Mallin, commander, and Theresa Hasler, president, will be formally installed at public ceremonies to be conducted April 17 at the I.O.O.F. hall. The new officers were elected last Thursday night. Officers elected to assist Commander Mallin were George Miller, senior vice commander; J. A. Hasler, junior vice commander; L. N. Wisser, quartermaster; J. Trendle, chaplain; George Poetz, judge advocate; W. Bittner, post surgeon. The new commander also appointed several aides, including V. Shilling, adjutant; J. Marten, officer of the day; George Miller, legislative chairman; Sam Benson, guard; A. Stremple and Z. Carr, color bearers; D. Jones and C. Weins, color guards; J. Marten and T. Moreno, trustees; George Poetz, historian; W. Bittner, sentry; L. N. Wisser, service officer, and J. Marten, patriotic instructor. Co-officers with Mrs. Hasler are Pauline Bittnier, senior vice president; Molly Claes, junior vice president; Opal Walter, secretary; Ida Trendle, treasurer; Edna Wisser, chaplain; Agnes Hund, conductress; Ella Wheeler, guard; Cecil Carr, historian; Bessie Poetz, 18-months trustee; Susan Whippo, six-months trustee; Myrtle Mallin, Susan Whippo, Grace Peres and Evelyn King, color bearers; Mary Hund, flag bearer; Margaret Householder, banner bearer; Laura Tyreman, patriotic instructor; Bessie Poetz, musician; Leona Jones, hospital chairman, and Grace Peres, refreshment chairman. The post also initiated three new members during the evening. They are Fred Baumberger, Thomas Wells and Harold Lovering. Delegates to the Santa Barbara convention in June were chosen by the auxiliary and include Mrs. Whitpoe Mrs. Mallin Mrs. Wisser Palm St., conducting its own service. Both services start promptly at 12 o'clock, and each is divided into seven units of 25 minutes each. Rev. Stanley Frederick George, chairman of the Ministerial union public worship committee, will preside at the union service. Mrs. Ferol Smith and Miss Susan Hilbers will be the organists. The messages are on "The Seven Last Words of Christ," with each of the seven ministers participating to speak on one word. The messages and music will be provided by the following: Rev..Don Earl Boatman, pastor, Church of Christ, first word, "Father Forgive Them." Girls' trio, Norman June Faubian, Virginia Faubian and Maxine Koch, singing, "Alas and Did My Savior Bleed." Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor, Salem Evangelical church, second word, "Today Thou Shalt Be With Me in Paradise." Duet by Mrs. H. C. Nunn and S. F. Hilgenfeld, "Calvary." Rev. G. Carroll Rector, pastor, Wesley Methodist church, third word, "Woman Behold Thy Son—Behold Thy Mother." Solo, Miss Ardis Adams, "Thy Will Be Done." Rev. H. G. Dymmel, pastor, Bethel Baptist church, fourth word, "My God, My God, Why hast Thou Forsaken Me?" Trio, Mrs. Mildred Dymmel, Mrs. Adeline Smith, Mrs. Ella Sittenhof, "Were You There?" Rev. A.C.Mamath, pastor, Free Methodist church, fifth word, "I Please turn to page 5 Reviewing Officer Praises Cadets High praise was given to cadets and teachers of St. Catherine's Military school by Major Fred B.Waters, United States army, in his address at the annual Palm Sunday drill program last Sunday. He also lauded Lieut.C.A.Schmitt, former commandant of cadets who is now on active duty at Fort Rosecrans,and Capt.W.A.Murphy acting commandant for the splendid work they have done with the boys.Lt.Schmitt was present for the occasion. Company C commanded by Cadet Capt.Thomas Horan won the Lt.Coppard trophy,the award being made by Mrs.Coppard in the absence of her husband,now Services Sunday will begin a.m. when the young people in church will meet for an breakfast.Miss Gertrude will be in charge of the process. At 9:30 a.m.the church have an Easter program of songs,solos,duets,trips,and selections and an impressive theater.Highlights of the event will be an open tomb and announcement by the angel. "Sin Made Easter Needed will be the subject of Rev.Earl Boatman's sermon at 10:30 a.m.service.Bird Crook be the soloist of the morning. At 7 p.m.,three Endeavorites will discuss the topic of Liveth for Evermore," at 7:40 p.m.Rev.Boatman will in charge of the baptismal service. WESLEY METHODIST The church school will give Easter program at 9:45 a.m.day and an Easter sermon w/preached by Rev.G.Carrolltor at 11 a.m.Babies will be baptized at the beginning of 11 o'clock service and new bers will be received. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Four Easter services will be held at the Presbyterian church,Broadway,next Sunday.morning services.of 50 m.each are planned those at 11 o'clock being identical.will third scheduled for 10 o'clockStanley Frederick George preach at all three services. At the 5 p.m.vesper hour choir presents J. Chris Marks' cantata,"Victory Day under the direction of Mrs Baker.with Mrs.Ferol Snorganist.The there will be no service.The music at the 9 and 10 a.m.services will include two acts by the choir,"They Have My Lord Away,"with solos by Mrs.Juanita Ross and Baker,and "Christ Our Pass with solo part by Paul ElsneBaker will sing"The Joyful tide."The sermon subjectbe,"Why Weepest Thou?" At the 10 a.m.service.Wallace will sing"The Old-ged Cross"and Mrs.Bakagain sing"The Joyful tide."Rev.George's sermon will be the same as the services although the itself will be different. Soloists during the canta be Robert Baker,Mrs.Robinson,Paul Elsner Mrs. Emilie Wisser Called by Death Mass was said at St. Boniface Catholic church yesterday morning for Mrs. Emilie Wisser, 79, who died Monday at her home, 150 S. Lemon st., where she had resided during her entire residence in Anaheim of 53 years. Burial was made in Anaheim cemetery. Holy rosary was recited in the chapel of Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wisser was born in Alsace, France, and lived in Texas before coming to Anaheim. She is survived by one son, Lucien N.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Schneider, Mrs. Emma J. and Miss Alice M. Wisser, all of Anaheim, and five grandchildren. City Water Levels Approach 122 Feet Water in city wells stood at a level of 121 feet, 11 inches on April 1, the highest point in the past 10 years, according to Vard W. Hannum, light and power superintendent. Heavy rains during the winter season were responsible for the high level. Patterson Elected Head of Speakers Dr. C. O. Patterson is the new president of the Anaheim Toastmasters club, following the semi-annual election held Tuesday night at the Marigold cafe. Other new officers are Ralph Seward, vice president, and Royal Marten, secretary-treasurer. Because of the long business meeting only two speakers were heard, Robert Morter and Marten. George Hedstrom was toastmaster and Frank Kellogg general critic. E. E. Smith conducted the table topic discussion. Dr. E. W. Jordt was a guest at the meeting. Clergy Guests at Kiwanis Meeting Easter was observed by members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Tuesday noon, with many of the local clergy attending the meeting as guests of the church committee headed by T. W. Stuard. Entertainment included the showing of a motion picture depicting the work by Kiwanians among boys and girls. The film was displayed by Glenn H. Lewis of Fullerton, lieutenant governor of district four. ZION LUTHERAN German communion service be held at 7 p.m. today inance of Maundy Thursday Good Friday services set for 10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. morning service will be German language, and the communion service will be in the evening. Sunrise service is planned 6 a.m. Sunday, following by an service at 9 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. WHITE TEMPLE METHOD A pre-Easter candlelight munion service will be White Temple Methodist tonight at 7:30 p.m. Two identical services held Sunday morning, the 9:30 a.m. and the second at except that the junior ching during the first serve the chancel choir during ond. There will be christ babies and reception of nebers and Rev. Thomas L. will speak on "When I Gain." The choir will present its concert at 7 p.m., offering tata, "The Risen King." Elizabeth Fackiner is direct Mrs. Walter Kempin THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now In Its 71st Year Phone Anaheim 2206 NOV. 10, 1941 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 25 Requesting Airport District will be Circulated This Month Churches of Anaheim Plan Special Services For Easter Observance With no union sunrise service planned in Anaheim this year, attention is centered on the Easter Sunday services at various churches of the city. Worship services will be held at almost all hours of the day, and are planned as follows: CURCH OF CHRIST Easter services at the Church of St. Broadway and Helena Sts., an last evening and the Ladies Missionary society held its annual Easter meeting today at the home Mrs. Ina Brookman, with Mrs. C. Johnson as leader. Services Sunday will begin at 7:30 when the young people of the church will meet for an Easter breakfast. Miss Gertrude Hunt will be in charge of the program. At 9:30 a.m. the church will have an Easter program of readings, solos, duets, trios, violin sections and an impressive Easel play. Highlights of the play will be an open tomb and the announcement by the angel. Soloists will be D. Lyman Harpster, William Fackiner, Mrs. D. L. Harpster, Mrs. H. J. Fackiner and Fred Edwards. MEXICAN BAPTIST CHURCH A special all-day service will be held Easter Sunday, at the Mexican Baptist church. The worship will start at 6 a.m. and will feature a baptismal service at 2 p.m. SALEM EVANGELICAL Easter services at Salem Evangelical church will open with the Sunday School program at 9:30 a.m. Public worship will begin at 10:45 a.m., with special music to be given by the choir and baptisms and reception of members coming at the close of the service. Rev. U. S. Schauer has chosen as his EAST STREET BEING RETURNED TO NORMAL Work of cleaning up construction debris along East street has probably start the last week of April, it was declared yesterday by G. Ted Masterson, chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's aviation committee. The extent of the proposed district has not yet been determined. Already committed to support of the project are the chambers of commerce of Fullerton, Buena Park, Cypress and Stanton, in addition to Anaheim, and it is possible that Brea and La Habra will also join the movement. Masterson and his committee members conferred with directors of the Brera Chamber of Commerce Monday night and received a highly favorable reception. The Brera group subsequently called a large civic meeting for next Monday night, during which Masterson will present information of the project and learn the attitude of residents of that city. La Habra's booster body directors also have promised to take action soon. Working with Masterson on the general committee are John Flanagan of Fullerton, E. H. Stafford of Stanton and Otho Switzer of Cypress. The number of signatures required on the petitions will depend upon the area to be included in the district to be established, Masterson said. Obtaining of the required signatures would be followed by an election call from the board of supervisors, with a board of directors for the district to be chosen at the same time the district is approved. No final decision for the location of a site for the airport has been reached. That decision would rest in the hands of the directors of the district, with approval of the civil aeronautics authority. It is proposed to improve the airport for use as a terminal for air freight and express, for housing of private airplanes, and for use of suitable aircraft industries. Support of the project by Fullerton, Buena Park, Stanton and Cypress was pledged at a meeting held at the Elks clubhouse here last Thursday evening. During the meeting Masterson reported on successful efforts to obtain airports at Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, Ontario and San Bernardino, adding that all received generous financial assistance from the federal government for the development of the airports. EAST STREET BEING RETURNED TO NORMAL Work of cleaning up construction debris along East street has been progressing this week, under direction of the Macco Construction company. The firm recently completed laying of the Metropolitan Water district's feeder line into Anaheim nad Orange county, but was delayed in returning East street to good condition by the rains. TEN YOUTHS ENTER FEDERAL Service One year's service in the nation's armed forces was started Tuesday by 10 young men of the Anaheim district, when they left this city to report to the induction station in Los Angeles. Members of the group were Otto B. Sindt, Abel Aguiar, Francis W. Ennis, Laurence Y. Mori, Robert W. Shaw, Andrew A. Zalme, Therman James Nickles, Ralph F. Schools, Walter G. Hazelbaker, and Ernest Vasquez. NINE DAYS REMAIN TO PAY CITY TAXES Second installment of city taxes become delinquent on April 20, property owners were reminded this week by Miss Jean Barry, city tax collector. About 30 per cent of the total tax bill remains to be collected, Miss Barry said today.