anaheim-gazette 1941-04-17

Anaheim Personalities Hugh C. Thomson An interesting, but not too well known characteristic of Hugh C. Thomson is his hobby. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say half of his hobby, because there really are two parts to it. To begin with, Thomson collects mineral specimens from mountains and deserts. That part of his hobby isn't exactly unusual, but when you add to that his particular enjoyment in taking photographs of oddities in geographic formations and specimens then you do have something out of the ordinary. Hugh Thomson has another distinction shared by comparatively few adults in Anaheim; he is a native of Orange county, having been born on the Bixby ranch at Olive. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh T. Thomson recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Santa Ana canyon home, and that, said Hugh C. Thomson, was one of the outstanding events in his life. Hugh C. Thomson, with his wife, children and grandchildren, gathered with all his brothers and sisters to fete their parents. Incidentally, Thomson's mother is Emma Conger Thomson whose cousin was Edwin Conger, United States minister to China during the Boxer Rebellion. Some two paragraphs back, this sketch reported the subject's birth and, immediately, the fact that he is a grandfather. It might be well... Life in Ethiopia Shown in Films Dr. Howard A. Tews was last night elected president of the Rotary club when newly elected directors met to organize. Motion pictures of life in Ethiopia during the Italian contest were displayed before members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Dr. Francis D. Bode, geologist with Cal-Tech and son of Dean A. G. H. Bode, former rector of St. Michael's Episcopal reported. The amount represented receipts at his cafe during the busy Easter week end. Knott had driven alone from his cafe to the bank early Monday afternoon when he was accosted by one of the bandits as he stepped from his car. The thug attempted to grab the money bag the cafe operator was carrying, and when Knott resisted, the bandit slugged him over the head with his revolver, wrestling the money from the victim's grasp at the same time. The bandit duo then escaped by driving in an easterly direction on Whitaker avenue. Later, they turned onto Manchester and drove toward Los Angeles, it is said. Attendants at Hartwell’s garage, across Whitaker avenue from the bank, noticed the disturbance and rushed to the scene in time to record the license number of the fleeing car. The number was reported by sheriff’s officers to be 54N284. The car is believed to have been one stolen for the purpose. Anaheim police joined with sheriff’s deputies in the search for the bandits by patrolling Manchester boulevard, but no sign of the car, a Ford, was seen. Knott was treated for his injuries, which were reported to be not serious, at the office of a Buena Park physician. Car Theft Case Baffles Police An automobile which was stolen in Anaheim two years ago has finally been located, but the circumstances surrounding the case have Anaheim police more than a little puzzled. The car was stolen from E. N. Vanzee, 218 W. Broadway. Police learned this week that it is now in possession of and registered to Ws F. Wadsworth of the U. S. S. Necher, San Diego, but they don’t know how it came to be in his possession or why the state department of motor vehicles issued him a registration certificate. Vanzee threw some light on the case when he told officers that he had made no payments on the car because of a disagreement over the sales contract, and that the vehicle may have been repossessed when he reported it stolen. Police plan to contact a Long Beach automobile dealer for further information. Mrs. L. N. Mendoza Called by Death Mother of Anaheim Men and Native of State Succumbs Death Tuesday of Mrs. Alice C. Mendoza, 76, mother of Roy N. Mendoza and Thomas H. Sutton of Anaheim, severed another link with pioneer southern California days, the history of Mrs. Mendoza’s family going back to 1849 and included the founding of the town of Corona by the family of her grandmother. Mrs. Mendoza died of a heart attack suffered at her home in Hawthorne. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the W. A. Brown mortuary, 18th and Flower Sts., Los Angeles, with burial to be made in San Gabriel cemetery. Mrs. Mendoza was born in San Gabriel March 9, 1865, the daughter of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Bragg and Concepcion Corona Bragg. Her husband, the lat. N. J. Mendoza, died Dec. 11, 1934. Mrs. Victoria Corona, grandmother of Mrs. Mendoza, came to California with her family in 1849. The family not only founded the town of Corona, but also established the first Spanish Protestant church in California. Many descendants of the Corona family still reside in southern California. Mrs. Mendoza’s father, Dr. Benjamin Franklin Bragg, was a physician and surgeon who came to California as a surgeon in the United States army during the Mexican war. He at one time was the operator of Pico House, then the largest hotel in Los Angeles. The building still stands at the old plaza in Los Angeles. He also practiced medicine, particularly among the Spanish and Mexican people. Later Dr. Bragg raised race horses during the days of Lucky Baldwin at Santa Anita and at one time traded a string of thoroughbreds for a gold mine. After residing in San Gabriel for some time, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Mendoza moved to Los Angeles in order to give their children better educational facilities. Besides her sons in Anaheim Mrs. Mendoza is survived by two Dr. Howard A. Tews was last night elected president of the Rotary club when newly elected directors met to organize. Motion pictures of life in Ethiopia during the Italian contest were displayed before members of the Anaheim Rotary club Monday noon by Dr. Francis D. Bode, geologist with Cal-Tech and son of Dean A. G. H. Bode, former rector of St. Michael’s Episcopal church here. Dr. Bode was in North Africa four years, spending his winters in Ethiopia and his summers in Italy. He arrived there shortly after the conquest started and departed just before the outbreak of the present European war. The speaker was introduced by G. Millard Parks, former classmate and member of the Anaheim Rotary club. New directors were named by club members and are Robert H. Boney, E. A. Maher, Dr. H. A. Tews, Lee C. Deming and E. R. Deering. Plans were made for a membership drive with contesting teams being headed by Boney and Melvin Reeves. Supervisor Baker Leaves Friday For Washington With a 2,750,000 appropriation for completion of the major Orange county flood control program at stake in a congressional hearing scheduled in Washington next Wednesday, Supervisor James A. Baker of Anaheim will leave for the capital tomorrow to assist in protecting the county's interests. One of the phases of the project is protective works in Carbon Canyon. This area has long been a source of trouble for Anaheim and protective works will be erected there if the appropriation is passed. Services Conducted For Dennis Shea Mass was said at St. Boniface Catholic church yesterday morning for Dennis Shea, 69, Anaheim rancher who died Sunday at St. Joseph hospital in Orange. Holy rosary was recited at Backs, Campbell & Kaulbars chapel Tuesday night, and burial was made in Calvary cemetery, Los Angeles. Shea was born in Ireland, but came to the United States in 1882 and to Anaheim 12 years ago. He is survived by three brothers, Timothy and Matt Shea of Anaheim and John Shea of Brockton, Mass.; and two sisters, Mrs. M. J. Bradley of Anaheim and Mrs. C. O'Keefe of Nogales, Ariz. Brea Booster Body Approves Airport Unanimous approval of the plan to create an airport district in northern Orange county was expressed last Monday night by the Brea Junior Chamber of Commerce. Speaker during the booster body's meeting was G. Ted Masterson, chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's airport committee, who explained the airport project. Masterson and other members of his committee, will meet tonight with directors of the La Habra Chamber of Commerce to learn that city's attitude to the plan. Music Week Board Plans Ticket Sale Executive board planning the Music Week celebration here, May 5 to 9, met Tuesday morning, with particular emphasis given to publicity and sale of tickets. Miss Katherine Steward was named aid S. F. Hilgenfeld in that work. M. A. Gauer was instructed to contact the service clubs and Reed Earl R. Berg will contact churches. One thousand season tickets will be made available in a short time it was decided. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1941 Council Sells Four Lots, as Anti-Handbill Ordinance Anaheim Tuesday night of the nine tax-delincation which were officially sale recently. The sale during a meeting of the council after spirited bidding place on most of the lots. All sold at a connigher figure than the table bid advertised by ers were Fred Clough, right a lot on South Vine Secret St. Wright, who purport at the corner of Philaland North Sts.; R. L. who acquired a lot on Nois St.; Floyd Hulbert, right property on North St., and Mrs. Lucille S. to purchased a lot on the St. States of title insurance dued by the city soon on the lots. The four parcels not sold this week, together with other lots, will be offered for sale within the next few weeks, City Clerk Charles Griffith said yesterday. A number of Anaheim business people also attended the meeting to enter their protests against adoption of the proposed ordinance regulating the distribution of handbills within the city. At the result of the protests, the matter was laid over until a future meeting of the council. Ralph Decker's application for appointment to the position of special city park policeman was accepted by the council. Decker, 48, of 600 S. Dickel St., has been employed in the city park during the past two years. He will replace the late Earl Nickles as park police officer. Planned Program Would Increase Tourists Benefits Speaker Discloses Possibilities For Increased Revenue That Anaheim may reap an increased harvest from the tourist industry if this city adopts the right methods was broadly intimated this morning by Jack Little, public relations officer of the All-Year Club of Southern California, when he spoke to members of the Anaheim Merchants association at the Elks clubhouse. One method which this city could use to increase its contact with the vast number of tourists is active participation in the club's visitors' bureau in Los Angeles, Little said. The bureau assists in planning trips in southern California for the tourist, include one through Orange county. In doing this, the visitor is presented an envelope which contains advertising material of the cities in the county which hold membership in the bureau. The tourist industry is the second largest source of new income to southern California, the speaker declared, being exceeded Frank Montenyohl Will Retire Soon Thirty Years' Service With Anaheim Post Office To Close April 30 Thirty years' service as letter carrier for the Anaheim post office is rapidly drawing to a close for Frank Montenyohl. He will retire April 30. His fellow workers at the post office will honor Montenyohl tonight with a stag party at the Spanish Kitchen cafe, with plans for the affair being arranged by Charles Huddleston, Roy Pendleton and Carleton Barthelmes. It was on April 14, 1911, that Montenyohl received his appointment as letter carrier for the Anaheim post office, at an annual salary of $600. He was one of three city carriers named at that time, when the city distribution system was started. A portion of the route he was assigned at that time is in the same territory he still covers. The route is known as City No. 5 and lies between Center, Sycamore and Palm streets and the railroad tracks. During his 30 years of service, Montenyohl has been off the job on sick leave only a total of about 60 days, Assistant Postmaster Eldon R. Deering said yesterday. Marshall McFie of 327 S. Philadelphia St. has been placed on the substitute list to fill the vacancy caused by Montenyohl's retirement, Postmaster Louis H. Hoskins announced. News Pictures of Interest Locally Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Schulz of South Zeyn St. got much pleasure out of seeing a full page of pictures in the rotogravure section of the Los Angeles Times last Sunday of the Milo Burcham family. Mrs. Burcham is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schulz and has many friends in Anaheim. Included in the pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Burcham were their two sons, Gary and Vance. Several scenes, built around Burcham, were shown. The bureau assists in planning trips in southern California for the tourist, include one through Orange county. In doing this, the visitor is presented an envelope which contains advertising material of the cities in the county which hold membership in the bureau. The tourist industry is the second largest source of new income to southern California, the speaker declared, being exceeded only by the oil industry. Tourists provide both permanent and temporary consumers who do not deplete in any way the natural resources which draw them here, he said. Promotional work is being done constantly by the All-Year club, and during the past winter much publicity was given eastern and midwestern residents, through newspapers and radio, to the fact that the Philadelphia Athletics train in Anaheim. Announcements were made this morning by H. E. W. Barnes regarding the Izaak Walton league's Outdoor Show next Sunday at La Palma park stadium and by Robert H. Boney regarding the opening of the California baseball league here next Tuesday night. President O. E. Hanson urged that non-members of service club who wish to attend the luncheon in honor of the Anaheim Acres next Monday make reservations promptly with Ronald Brandon at the Automobile Club of Southern California. Mrs. Wood Related To Late Senator The death last week of Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas brought sadness to the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Wood of Anaheim. Senator Sheppard married Miss Lucille Sanderson, who is Mrs. Wood's first cousin, and to this union three daughters were born. One daughter is now Mrs. Connie Mack, jr., who was in Anaheim with the Philadelphia Athletics this season. Three More Men Called in Draft Three Anaheim men this week received instructions to report next Tuesday for induction in the United States army by the Anaheim police officer. SUSAN PETERS, (above) one has been selected as the "swale league and the beautiful troop" the league which turns out heim is making a tremendous Anaheim Aces meet Santa Barbara Palma stadium Tuesday night lighting system wilf be unveiled. IZAAK WALTON SHOW WILL BE Advance ticket sale for these becue steak dinner to be sent in connection with the Walton league's casting tourment and outdoor show at Palma park next Sunday indica a highly successful event, it declared this morning by Chic Sellers, chairman of the cooperating with the Walton in staging the event are the heim Merchants association, Scouts, city park department others. The program will open at a.m. with the flag raising ceremony and introductions. The weather accuracy event is slated for a.m., to be followed at 11 b accuracy casting event for who may use either plug or outlet during the dinner period, heim Boy Scouts will give descriptions of first aid and life ing. At 1:30 p.m. the five- Newcomers Comed to City more newcomers were last week by the Anaheim of Commerce. They are Ambrook, 612 E. Chartress; Hoplin, 833-A S. Claudina; S. Partridge, 117 S. Phila-No. 5; W. Wilmsen, 515½ way; Roy Walker, 413 S.eles; H. L. Womack, 120 sentine, No. 11; Otis Cul-127 W. Valencia; E. W. 120 N. Clementine, No. 3; Langer, RFD 2, box 104; Balleman, 1146 W. Santa and Leo Shelton, 115 N. Clean-Up Week to Be Observed Here Clean-up, Paint-up week will be observed in Anaheim between May 20 and 25, it was decided last night at a meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association committee in charge. J. W. Price is chairman and other members are Mrs. Glenn Hipes, Mrs. Gene Frantz, Gordon Handsfield, Ernest Ganahl, Glenn Merrill and Walter Taylor. An essay contest will again be held among elementary school students, and it is hoped to conduct one among high school students also. Posters will be distributed soon, and prizes will be awarded for best front and back yards and most attractive front porch. MINISTERIAL UNION PLANS BIBLE SCHOOL Anaheim ministerial union met at the White Temple Methodist church yesterday morning. The main topic of business was making plans for the daily vacation Bible school for this summer. Three More Men Called in Draft Three Anaheim men this week received instructions to report next Tuesday for induction in the United States army by the Anaheim selective service board. They will replace others who have been rejected. Ordered to report are Donald Livingston Ross, 205 S. Claudina St., Henry Howard Yellis, RFD 1, Box 387-A, and Fred Adolph Willers, 120 E. Ellsworth St. Alternates summoned were Richard John Michel, 117 N. Olive St., Alvie Louis Cloud, Los Alamitos, and Franklin Robison, Buena Park. Permits Issued for Three New Homes Three more permits for new residences were issued this week by the city of Anaheim, two of them to James Jordan, who will build five-room dwellings and garages, each costing $2500, at 618 and 722 S. Emily St. W. A. Abbott is the building contractor. The third permit was issued to Rollie A. Parker for construction of a $3500 five-room dwelling and garage at 815 N. Janss St. J. Krogen is contractor. News Tip Contest Winners Announced This week's news tip winners are Mrs. Guy Holman, 208 S. Philadelphia St., who wins $1.50 and Mrs. E. M. Schlotter, 604 N. Olive St., who wins $1.00. If these women will call at the Gazette office they will receive their awards. Fritz Schroeder Hurt in Accident Fritz Schroeder, 70, RFD 2397, Anaheim, was one of 11 sons injured in traffic accidents in Orange county during the week end, according to Cali highway patrol reports. Schroeder suffered slight juries about 6:30 p.m. when the car he was driving reportedly struck the rear end of an automobile registered to Shaffer, 29, RFD 3, box 245 heim. The accident occurred Batavia street, two miles no Orange. Officers said the Shaffer car parked on the highway Schroeder reported there were lights burning at the time of collision. The Schroeder struck the Shaffer car at the Jaysee Choir to Sing Here Sunday The Fullerton junior college Capella choir will appear only time this year in Annie Sunday evening at the Fosterian church at the 7 p.m. ZETTE THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now In Its 71st Year Phone Anaheim 2206 Anaheim Aces Will Open Home Schedule California League Tuesday Night Capacity Crowd Expected to Attend First Game Here Organized baseball comes to Anaheim and Orange county next Tuesday night when the Anaheim Aces make their debut before home fans in their first home series in California league play. The Aces, owned by Robert H. "Bob" Ripley and managed by Joe Huarte, open the 1941 season tomorrow night at Santa Barbara, playing a three-game series that will end with a doubleheader Sunday. Santa Barbara's Saints, farm club of the Brooklyn Dodgers, will be Anaheim's foes in the opening game in Anaheim also, coming to Orange county for a three-game series that will end Thursday night. Game time is set for 8 p.m., with brief ceremonies scheduled before the start of the contest. Robert H. Boney, chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's baseball committee, has arranged the pre-game festivities, which will include a brief address of welcome by Mayor Charles A. AN PETERS, (above) one of Hollywood's beauteous film stars who has been selected as the "sweetheart" of the new California baseball league and the beautiful trophy the league is awarding to the city in the league which turns out the largest opening day attendance. Anaheim is making a tremendous effort to capture the trophy when the Anaheim Aces meet Santa Barbara's Saints in the opening game at La Palma stadium Tuesday night, April 22, when La Palma's new $10,000 betting system will be unveiled. AAK WALTON LEAGUE'S OUTDOOR BOW WILL BE HELD HERE SUNDAY Advance ticket sale for the barbecue steak dinner to be served connection with the Izaak Walton league's casting tournaments and outdoor show at La Palma park next Sunday indicates highly successful event, it was shared this morning by Charles Peters, chairman of the event. Operating with the Waltonians managing the event are the Anaheim Merchants association, Boy Scouts, city park department and others. The program will open at 9:30 am with the flag raising ceremony and introductions. The wet fly accuracy event is slated for 10:30 am to be followed at 11 by an accuracy casting event for women, may use either plug or fly. During the dinner period, Anaheim Boy Scouts will give demonstrations of first aid and life savings at 1:30 p.m. the five-eights are restricted to Izaak Walton members and their families. At various times during the day there will be exhibitions and explanations of casting by Doc Hasler and Dick Miller, both outstanding casters. The public address system to be used during the day is being provided by H. R. Fox and company, and H. E. W. Barnes will serve as master of ceremonies. Local merchants and others have donated a number of the prizes. Joe Suey Young to Compete in Contest Joe Suey Young will represent Anaheim union high school in the 1941 cooperative citrus marketing contest sponsored by the California high schools. The statewide finals will be held early in May. Young won the local elimination game time in the opening game in Anaheim also, coming to Orange county for a three-game series that will end Thursday night. Game time is set for 8 p.m., with brief ceremonies scheduled before the start of the contest. Robert H. Boney, chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's baseball committee, has arranged the pre-game festivities, which will include a brief address of welcome by Mayor Charles A. Pearson and introduction of the players and managers of the two clubs. Mayor Pearson will also throw in the first ball. A squad of 20 men, including Manager Huarte, will be taken to Santa Barbara tonight for the first series, and present plans call for the carrying of the full squad during the first three weeks of the season. California league rules set a maximum of 15 players, including the manager, this limit to be effective three weeks after the season opens. The starting line-up, with the exception of the third baseman and left fielder, has been selected by Manager Huarte and includes Cactus Pete Charowhas, catcher; John Scolinos, first base; Don Godfrey, second base; Verl Bright, shortstop; Bill Daniel, centerfield, and Ed Krage, rightfield. Huarte will chose his starting pitcher from a group of hurlers that includes Gus Hullborg, Tony Chapetta, Tony Jeli, Tony Ponce, Len Smith, Bus DeVolder and Burt Sheppard. Either Swede Andro or Jack Morrison will start at third base, while Jack Millard, Jack Blankenship and Hal Webster are battling for the starting call in leftfield. The lone remaining member of the squad is Bill Dennison, a catcher. It is quite possible that Devolder will be the moundsman when the Aces make their debut figures to be one of the ace hurlers on the Anaheim squad this year. Please turn to page 5 VFW Post Installs Officers Tonight Anaheim Post No. 3173, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will install Commander Viggo Mallin and other newly elected officers at an open meeting at 8 p.m. today in the I.O.O.F. hall. Visitors will also become acquainted with the post's newly organized degree team, according Joe Suey Young to Compete in Contest Joe Suey Young will represent Anaheim union high school in the 1941 cooperative citrus marketing contest sponsored by the California high schools. The state-wide finals will be held early in May. Young won the local elimination contest in competition with Dale Grivey, Ed Kettler, Dan Allec, August Claes, Bob Etchandy, Marvin Flugge, John Keefer, Don Keefer, Don Mauerhan and Allan Wisser. Joe Wilmore is agriculture instructor at the high school. “Renegades” Lunch With Church Group Members of “renegade luncheon” group lunched with members of the Zion Lutheran church today at the annual luncheon prepared and served by the women of the church. Dinner will also be served at the church tonight. Next Thursday the “renegades” will lunch in front of the Marigold cafe, now closed for alterations. Booster Directors Ask Park at Beach Directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, meeting yesterday noon at Knott’s Berry Place in Buena Park, passed a resolution favoring cancellation of the state park commission's present policy of matching local contributions, and urging that steps be taken at once to acquire beach area between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach for public use. Anaheim's observance of Foreign Trade week will be held on May 23 with the Lions club as hosts, it was announced.