anaheim-gazette 1941-08-07

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 August 6, 1891 Anaheim Landing—The season is at its height, the beach being crowded to its utmost capacity. The Landing is enjoying a fine run of patronage of the best society from the negihboring towns. Mrs. Polhemus and daughter, Mae, of Miraflores, spent Sunday at the beach. Bill Carlisle, Jack Landell, Chas. Landell and Bill McGoffin are enjoying tent life beside the sea this summer. Jack is a good cook. Ide Stone of Fullerton, is camping here with his family. The Misses Witte were down for the day Tuesday and took great interest in watching the bathers. The Dyer Bros. did a rushing business on Sunday. Mrs. Whitaker gave a reception at her cottage on Fifth avenue, Wednesday in honor of her guests, Misses Lane and Perkins. Mrs. A. L. Lewis entertained several of her friends at her cottage on Placentia avenue on Monday afternoon. Frank Hazard and Fred Alvers sailed down to Rocky Point on their yacht last week and made a fine catch of yellowtail and barracuda. Saturday evening a social hop was given at the pavilion. A large crowd was present. The annual report of the number of census children in the county. 25 Years Ago August 10, 1916 The total registration of Orange county for the primary election on August 29 is 22,233, divided as follows: Republicans, 11,391, Democrats, 4,071, Progressive, 1,064, Socialist 572, declining to state 3,594. The total registration in 1912 was 17,166 and for the August primaries of 1914 it was 21,079. There were but 365 changes in registration since June 1, and of these 210 were from the progressive to the republican party. John Cook began harvesting his bean crop on the San Joaquin ranch the first of the week. He will have a larger crop than ever, and according to present indications, prices will be higher than ever. Mr. Cook is guided by scientific principles in his farming activities and together with his valuable orange orchard on Walnut street has much to occupy his attention. It is reported that the Salt Lake railroad company has established a construction camp near Los Angeles and has already commenced the work of building its proposed branch from Los Angeles through this city to Santa Ana. William Falkenstein is announcing a closing-out sale in preparation for his removal into his new quarters in the Cassou building. A room is being built especially for him and he expects to fit up one of the finest stores in the southland. Good Fishing at Lake Eighteen perch in one oak that's good fishing and that's kind of fishing Mr. and Mrs. Eaton of 512 N. Olive St., enriched recently at Henshaw Lake. daughter, Shirley, and Mr. Eaton parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. of Compton accompanied them. Daughter at San Diego Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dressler 112 S. Rose St., with son went to San Diego Saturday morning to get their daugher Margaret, who has been staying week with her uncle and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dressler. Return from Vacation Mr. and Mrs. Myron R. Duverd of 909 N. Olive St., retreated recently from Eel River, Eureka and San Francisco they spent their week's vacation Mr. Dungan's relatives occupied cabin on the river and they there. While away, Mrs. Winter, sister of Mrs. Dungan Mrs. Sue Bryant, stayed at Dungan home with their son. Denneys Home from Trip Mr. and Mrs. Earl Denney 535 Indiana St., returned from a fourteen-day trip to Denver, Colo., where theited relatives. Mr. Denney his homestead for the first since 1916. Victors on Trip Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Victorson, Marshall, of 921 N. H St., left Sunday for a two trip to Oakland and Portland visit relatives. Mrs. Victor's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Po live in Oakland and Mr. V brother resides in Oregon. Frank Hazard and Fred Alvers sailed down to Rocky Point on their yacht last week and made a fine catch of yellowtail and barracuda. Saturday evening a social hop was given at the pavilion. A large crowd was present. The annual report of the number of census children in the State and the semi-annual apportionment of school moneys has just been made. There are 285,775 school children in the state, and the total school fund amounts to $528,683.75. Orange county has 4,118 school children and gets $7,618.30. Los Angeles has 24,024 children and gets $44,440.40. The census report is made once every year and the state school funds is apportioned twice a year—once in February and again in August. Henry Albrecht is building a dwelling house for John Cadman on his tract of land north of town. Mr. Cadman is making extensive improvements on his place and will shortly reside here permanently. Sixty-five birds at the ostrich farm, together with the house barns, fences and other property, were sold at public auction on Tuesday by Sheriff Lacy to satisfy a judgment of $1,071.31 held against the farm by R. J. Northam. The birds averaged about $40 per pair, the lowest price yet reached in the various sales at the farm. The amount realized from the sale was $1,085. Shortly after two o'clock Auctioneer J. H. Walker started the first pair. They were sold to E. Cawston of Norwalk for $35. The next two pairs were bought by R. J. Northam for $35 per pair. Cawston bought the next pair for $40. The other birds were bought by Northam, he also bought a wagon for $20, horse for $10, the superintendent's house, four rooms and hall, $20, windmill, tank, pump. pipes $100, dump cart and tank $10, tools $5, all the fences on the ranch $110. The farm will be conducted in the future by Messrs. Northam & Atherton. Mr. Pamperl was a passenger on Saturday's train up from the Capistrano Springs. The train ran into a land slide below San Juan, and was delayed four hours. William Falkenstein is announcing a closing-out sale in preparation for his removal into his new quarters in the Cassou building. A room is being built especially for him and he expects to fit up one of the finest stores in the southland. The L. A. Paving company's outfit pulled out of town last week going to Whittier where a paving job has been secured. As soon as it is completed the force will return to Anaheim and again take up the work on East Broadway. Fred Pressel has purchased the Lemke ranch at Placentia and is preparing to move onto it. There are twenty acres of oranges on the place. Pete Wisser, Paul Nicholas, Largo Bayha and Mike Lopez left Wednesday for Mt. Whitney in Inyo county on a two-weeks hunting and fishing trip. There are bear in that country and if they are not careful they are liable to get hurt as Paul and Pete were nearly run over by a scared buck last year while hunting in the desert country east of here; but perhaps they are over the buck-fever stage this season. Deputy County Clerk Joe Backs has returned from Denver, where he attended the national convention of the Woodman of the World as a delegate from California. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Adams are in Yosemite valley with a party of friends. They left by automobile some evenings ago and will be gone three weeks. Murray Mills came up from Occanside for several days visit with old time friends here and at Anaheim Landing. While here Mr. Mills gave his attention to engineering matters and returned to his home on Monday night's Owl. James Irriarity and Bob Mills came up from Seal Beach Tuesday and spent the day. Mr. Irriarity makes an annual pilgrimage to Anaheim to see his old friends, and he is looking hale and hearty this year. Bob reports that his experiment in the cultivation of oysters is proving satisfactory and he expects to build up a big inflamed construction camp near Los Angeles and has already commenced the work of building its proposed branch from Los Angeles through this city to Santa Ana. Victors on Trip Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Victorson, Marshall, of 921 N. H St., left Sunday for a two-trip to Oakland and Portland visit relatives. Mrs. Victor's sister and wife, Mr. and Mrs.'s brother resides in Oregon. Niece Leaves Mrs. Melin Owens of San Bernardino left Thursday after three days with her uncle aunt, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Clerer of Ball Rd. Daughter Has Operation Miss Helen Taylor, daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Taylore Ball Rd., underwent an emergency operation at the Fullerton Gate hospital Thursday night. Taylor's sister, Miss Mabel Farlane of Minnesota, is visiting during the month of August. At Silver Lake Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Carr Marilyn, of 857 N. Helena Ski Thursday for a ten-day stay Silver Lake in Mrs. Carl's fa-cabin. Vacation Plus Mr. and Mrs. Daigle and dMarilyn cf 521 N. Zeyn St.Miss Jackie Murphy spent week at a cabin in Balboa He left Monday for a trip to the coast and are stopping at Diego for a few days. At Corona Del Mar Mr. and Mrs. Keith Richard and Mr. and Mrs. J. E.K with Margaret Allen and DeWeatherly spent three months Corona Del Mar, returning week.The James Reinerts of N.Lemon St.,also returnf three month's stay at the mentioned. Returns from Summer School Mrs. Guy B.Nichols, 2 Olive St., returned Friday after a six-week term of summer at San Jose State.She came on the Daylight streamline enjoyed the trip. "Up and Around" Mrs.Florence Savage, niece of Mrs.C.A.Danly of 11 Center St., who has been ill for several months is feeling better and is able to sit up walk in the house. In Downey with Cousins Mr. and Mrs.Russell Da for $10, the superintendent's house, four rooms and hall, $20, windmill, tank, pump. pipes $100, dump cart and tank $10, tools $5, all the fences on the ranch $110. The farm will be conducted in the future by Messrs. Northam & Atherton. Mr. Pamperl was a passenger on Saturday's train up from the Capistrano Springs. The train ran into a land slide below San Juan, and was delayed four hours, the engine ran off the track and the engineer had his left ankle broken. No passengers were injured. A relief train went down from Los Angeles and cleared the track. Mrs. Drane and two sons and her mother, Mrs. Davis of Glasgow, Ky., have taken the cottage on the corner of Broadway and Claudina streets and will reside in Anaheim permanently. Editor Vail of Santa Ana was in town on Sunday and drove down to the Landing to listen to the whisperings and the warblings down by the sad sea waves. Frank Schaumberger accidently ran a nail in his foot on Monday and is laid up for repairs. Clark Minor went down to San Diego on a flying trip on Monday and returned on Tuesday. W. Frantz has been appointed agent of the Santa Ana Steam laundry. ON VACATION Roy Anderson, chef supreme at the Spanish Kitchen, left Monday for a three-weeks vacation tour to Northern California, Oregon and Washington, stopping at many places of interest during the trip. James Irriarity and Bob Mills came up from Seal Beach Tuesday and spent the day. Mr. Irriarity makes an annual pilgrimage to Anaheim to see his old friends, and he is looking hale and hearty this year. Bob reports that his experiment in the cultivation of oysters is proving satisfactory and he expects to build up a big industry. Peter Ailland and Mrs. Elsie Roth were married Friday, August 4th at the Lutheran Parsonage, Rev. H. D. Schmelzer officiating. George Barfoot nad family went up to Hollywood Sunday to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hartung left Saturday on a fishing trip to Big Bear lake. Although fish in that region are reported scarce and shy Ed wil undoubtedly bring home a good string. Fiftieth anniversary of the first concrete road in America, still in service in Bellefontaine, Ohio, has just been celebrated. Increased Loadings Shown For 1941 Santa Fe system carloadings for the week ending August 2, 1941, were 22,647 compared with 18,536 for the same week in 1940. Received from connections 8,477 compared with 5,217 for the same week in 1940. Total cars moved 31,124 compared with 23,853 for the same week in 1940. Santa Fe handled a total of 32,687 cars in the preceding week this year. Up and Around Mrs. Florence Savage, niece of Mrs. C. A. Danly of 111 Center St., who has been ill for several months is feeling better and is able to sit up walk in the house. In Downey with Cousins Mr. and Mrs. Russell Day 220 N. Philadelphia St., Sunday with Mr. Davis' co-master Mrs. Alice Simmons and Bryant at Downey. Leave for Iowa Visit Mrs. Howard M. Williams children and sister-in-law, Douke of 551 S. Zeyn St., Tuesday morning by car for weeks' trip to Iowa where will visit relatives. On their return to Iowa, they will stop at Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyon and Carlsbad Canyone Joe Klapper Improves Joe Klapper, owner of Klaver Home Bakery at 1105 W. Owen St., is much improved from illness and was released from Joseph's hospital in Orange Sunday. He is now with brother at Santa Ana. Cheyenne Friends Visit Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Callen and Mrs. Walter Bryan of Cheyenne, Wyo., stayed last week their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter on Grand Ave. will leave this week. Wed at Home of Bride Charles Porter, jr. of Annie and son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter was married recently Miss Adelaide Barbe of Orange the bride's home with Rev. Goodell of the Methodist Church officiating. Here-n-There Fishing at Lake Eighteen perch in one day—it's good fishing and that's the kind of fishing Mr. and Mrs. H. M. son of 512 N. Olive St., enjoyed centrally at Henshaw Lake. Their lighter, Shirley, and Mr. Eaton's cents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Eaton Compton accompanied them. Gather at San Diego Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dressler of S. Rose St., with son, John, set to San Diego Saturday morning to get their daughter, Margaret, who has been staying a skook with her uncle and aunt, and Mrs. Harold Dressler. Turn from Vacation Mr. and Mrs. Myron R. Dungan of 909 N. Olive St., returned centrally from Eel River, near Keaka and San Francisco where they spent their week's vacation. Dungan's relatives own a cabin on the river and they stayed there. While away, Mrs. H. S. Carter, sister of Mrs. Dungan, and Mrs. Sue Bryant, stayed at the Dungan home with their son, Bob. Neys Home from Trip Mr. and Mrs. Earl Denney of Indiana St., returned Sunday in a fourteen-day trip to Craig Denver, Colorado, where they visited relatives. Mr. Denney saw homestead for the first time in 1916. Oars on Trip Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Victor and Marshall, of 921 N. Helena left Sunday for a two week trip to Oakland and Portland to relatives. Mrs. Victor's broth-and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Polglass, in Oakland and Mr. Victor's other resides in Oregon. House-Guests Spending a few days with the Leo J. Friis are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Geffey of Crespin, Iowa. Host of Friends If 36 friends can make a new house fell like home, then Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hutain need not worry about their new house on Sabina St. being a real home. A house-warming was given recently by a number of their friends. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Domries and Mrs. Frank Hutain. To Minnesota Stan Zinda of 907 W. Broadway left last night for Minnesota where he will visit his mother, Mrs. Robert Zinda, and other relatives. He will return the last week in August. At Sunset Beach Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Harvey of 510 Zeyn St. with Mrs. Dorothy Schutz will spend part of this week at Sunset Beach in a cabin. At Catalina and Home Chalmers Hawkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Hawkins of E. Ball Rd., spent the week-end at Catalina, while his parents were hosts at a Sunday dinner to Mrs. Stockwell of El Monte and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hartman of this city. Sunday at Elsinor Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heckman with sons, Harry jr., and Warren were guests of Mr. Heckman's brother, George B., at Elsinor on Sunday. Long Trip in Short Time Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Haas of 739 N. Philadelphia St. returned last week from a trip which took in a large amount of territory in Ventura Guests Mr. and Mrs. C.A.Van Schoyck of Ventura and Mrs.Hugh Shannon spent a few days with the Jack Hanson home at 118 W.Sycamore St., recently. Oklahoma Visitor Miss Maxine Woods of Oklahoma has been visiting her cousin,-Ruth Hargrove at 405 S.Ohio St.这周. Sister From Oakland Miss Elizabeth Birch of Oakland is scheduled to arrive on the train Friday and stay most of the month of August with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs.Orman M.Harlow of 306 E.Broadway. They will spend the week-end at Big Bear. In New Home Mr. and Mrs.G.C.Mahaffey, formerly residing at 217 S.Walnut St., are now living in their new home at 521 W.Chestnut St., which they recently purchased.Mr.Mahaffey is connected with the Vincent furniture establishment. Sisters Here for Day Mrs.Gertrude Messner and Mrs.Sis Latler of Los Angeles visited their sister, Mrs.Guy O.Hale at 110 N.Lemon St., Tuesday. Camped at Sequoia Mr. and Mrs.Elmer V.Hall and son, Donald, of 538 S.Palm St., returned this week refreshed from a week's camp at Sequoia. To Canada by Car Mr. and Mrs.William P.Hall with son,Roderick of 715 N.Zeyn St., returned Sunday from a three week's tour through Oregon, Washington and Canada.Mr.Hall's parents live in Vancouver and they stayed a short time there. From Palo Alto Mrs.Isabel Kunzi and daughter, Constance, of Palo Alto, are staying a month here with Mrs.Kunzi's niece,Mrs.O.A.Hansen at 319 N.Palm-St.Miss Kunzi is At Beach Now and Then Mr. and Mrs.William Heinz and daughter,Mary of 525 S.West St.,and this month at Newport They are staying a few time and then will stay Anaheim. Expecting Guests Mr. and Mrs.E.C.I114 W.Center St.,are a guest,Mrs.Clara M.San Francisco this week will bring her daughter,and expects to stay a m Birthday Picnic Mrs.A.Z.Minton of celebrated Sunday with in the city park.AttennMr.Minton,Mr.mandM.Peacock and Mr.mandM.Fry with son,GlenmAnaheim. Parents from Vallejo Mr. and Mrs.WrFrancis,of Vallejo,pare William J.Francis of Claudina St.,were guest Saturday night at the home. Arrowhead Cabin Stay Mr. and Mrs.Richard326 S.Melrose Ave.,Edward and Robert,the week recently at Lake A.Their son and wife,Mrs.Fred Fischle with son.stayed with them there.Also another son,jr.,and wife,with daughanna stayed one weekthem. First Flight Little Kelvin Figgins his first trip in an airplane day at the Scott Flying the Douglas plant.Hewpanied by his parentsMrs.K.D.Figgins of Helena St.After the day spent the day at the La pike。 Denver, Colo., where they visit relatives. Mr. Denney saw homestead for the first time in 1916. Ours on Trip Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Victor and Marshall, of 921 N. Helena left Sunday for a two week to Oakland and Portland to visit relatives. Mrs. Victor's brothand wife, Mr. and Mrs. Polglass in Oakland and Mr. Victor's other resides in Oregon. Lee Leaves Mrs. Melin Owens of San Bernino left Thursday after staying three days with her uncle and at, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Chandof Ball Rd. Ughter Has Operation Miss Helen Taylor, daughter of Mrs. R. D. Taylor of El Rd., underwent an emergency operation at the Fullerton General Hospital Thursday night. Mrs. Dolor's sister, Miss Mabel McLane of Minnesota, is visiting the month of August. Silver Lake Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Carl and Wilyn, of 857 N. Helena St., left Thursday for a ten-day stay at River Lake in Mrs. Carl's father's win. Station Plus Mr. and Mrs. Daigie and daugh-ilyn cf 521 N. Zeyn St., with Ms. Jackie Murphy spent last week at a cabin in Balboa Island. They left Monday for a trip down coast and are stopping at San Diego for a few days. Corona Del Mar Mr. and Mrs. Keith Richardson Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Karrick on Margaret Allen and Dorothyatherly spent three months at Corona Del Mar, returning last week. The James Reinerts of 752 Lemon St., also returne from a three month's stay at the beach stationed. Turns from Summer School Mrs. Guy B. Nichols, 202 S. Ave St., returned Friday from six-week term of summer school San Jose State. She came home to the Daylight streamliner and stayed the trip. O and Around" Mrs. Florence Savage, mother Mrs. C. A. Danly of 1100 W. Otter St., who has been ill in bed several months is feeling much better and is able to sit up and walk in the house. Downey with Cousins Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis of well of El Monte and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hartman of this city. Sunday at Elsinor Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heckman with sons, Harry jr. and Warren were guests of Mr. Heckman's brother, George B., at Elsinor on Sunday. Long Trip in Short Time Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Haas of 739 N. Philadelphia St. returned last week from a trip which took in a large amount of territory in a short time. They traveled north to Portland, then to Boise and Stanley, Idaho, then to Salt Lake City, Brice Canyon and Zion National Park in ten days time. Soldier Home Bud Fassell, stationed at San Luis Obispo, came home last week-end. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Fassell of 808 N. Zeyn St. This is his first leave since July 4. Phoenix Visitor Mrs. Nevada Hoel of Phoenix, Ariz., daughter of Mrs. Leota Fergus of S. Walnut St., arrived here Thursday to stay ten days. One of the events planned while she is here is the celebration of her mother's birthday this Saturday with a family picnic in the park. From Concord Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and children, Joan and Jimmy, of Concord, are staying a week with Mrs. Wilson's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Gay at 326 N. Janss St. They attended the Colorado picnic Sunday at Long Beach and went to Seal Beach Tuesday. Mrs. Clarence Davis and son, Donald of Anaheim, went to the beach with them. Mrs. Davis is the daughter of the Gays. Children Stay with Aunt Ann and Bill Goodman, children of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Goodman of Webster St., are staying a few days at Santa Barbara with their aunt, Mrs.G.H.Evans They left Wednesday and will return Monday. Gauers Return Mr. and Mrs.M.A.Gauer and children, Kathryn and Charlotte, of 212 N. Helena St., returned Sunday for a two week's stay at Big Bear in their cabin. Santa Monica Guests Mr. and Mrs.Ben Holladay of Santa Monica were guests at the E.F.Gielow home at 1232 Diamond St.Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.William P.Hall with son, Roderick of 715 N.Zeyn St., returned Sunday from a three week's tour through Oregon, Washington and Canada.Mr.Hall's parents live in Vancouver and they stayed a short time there. From Palo Alto Mrs.Isabel Kunzi and daughter, Constance, of Palo Alto, are staying a month here with Mrs.Kunzi's niece,Mrs.O.A.Hansen at 319 N.Palm-St.Miss Kunzi is employed at Los Angeles and they may live in the city soon. Cousin from Monrovia Phillip Roenne of Monrovia is the guest this week of his cousins, Misses Vlrginia, Shirley and Elizabeth Osborn of 306 E.South St.Trips to the beach,picnics and other diversions are planned for the young guest's entertainment. Guests Last Week Mr. and Mrs.B.R.Nelson (Dorothy Osborn) of Columbia, Calif., were guests last week.of Anaheim relatives and friends They left Monday for Zion National Park,Bryce Canyon and Salt Lake City and will return to their home by way of Nevada. Sisters at Balboa Mrs.McCook of San Bernardino and Mrs.Marks of North Hollywood with their sister,Mrs.R.F.Guthrie of Magnolia Ave.,spent the week-end at Balboa.Mr.Guthrie and son,Bary,were also there. Hilgenfelds Home Mr.mrs.Samuel Hilgenfeld of 202 E.Broadway returned Monday from a few days' vacation at Big Bear. Hildebrands Return Mr.mrs.LeRoy Hildebrand and son,Richard,returned this week-end from a month's stay at San Diego. At Pasadena Dinner Mr.mrsArch Henry and Mr.mrsArch Henry,jr.,with Mrs.M.Beauvais,all of Anaheim,went to Pasadena Sunday for a dinner at Mrs Clark's home.She is the aunt of the Arch Henry,jr. At Church Bazaar and Picnic Mr.mrs.Fred Heying,Mr.mrs.Leslie Cox and Mrs.Mary Heying.all of Anaheim,went to Baldwin Park to visit the Heying's niece,Mrs.Ed Ott and her husband.From there they went to Covina Park where they attended a Catholic Church picnic and bazaar at which over 800 x-week term of summer school in San Jose State. She came home on the Daylight streamliner and enjoyed the trip. To and Around" Mrs. Florence Savage, mother of Mrs. C. A. Danly of 1100 W. Water St., who has been ill in bed several months is feeling much better and is able to sit up and walk in the house. Downey with Cousins Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis of N. Philadelphia St., spent day with Mr. Davis' cousins, Alice Simmons and Joe Grant at Downey. Live for Iowa Visit Mrs. Howard M. Williams, her children and sister-in-law, Mrs. Lake of 551 S. Zeyn St., left yesterday morning by car for a six pack's trip to Iowa where they visit relatives. On their way Iowa, they will stop at Grand Junction and Carlsbad Caverns. Williams is the wife of "early" Williams, owner of "early's Cafe" on E. Center St. Klapper Improves Joe Klapper, owner of Klapper's one Bakery at 1105 W. Center is much improved from an illness and was released from St. Joseph's hospital in Orange last Friday. He is now with his father at Santa Ana. Yenne Friends Visit Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Calbraith of Mrs. Walter Bryan of Cheyenne, Wyo., stayed last week with her friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Spencer on Grand Ave. They leave this week. At Home of Bride Charles Porter, Jr. of Anaheim son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Miller was married recently to Ms Adelaide Barbe of Orange at Bride's home with Rev. E. D. Rodell of the Methodist Church radiating. Gauers Return Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Gauer and children, Kathryn and Charlotte, of 212 N. Helena St., returned Sunday for a two week's stay at Big Bear in their cabin. Santa Monica Guests Mr. and Mrs. Ben Holladay of Santa Monica were guests at the E. F. Gielow home at 1232 Diamond St., Sunday. Daughter at Big Bear Miss Ruth Ellen Gragg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Gragg of 129 S. Bush St., is spending two weeks with the Clifford McCulloch family at Big Bear Lake. Her parents visited her this last week-end at the Lake. From Fort Dodge Mrs. Mabel Beach of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is visiting in Anaheim for one week with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woodbury at 627 S. Emily St. She is also the cousin of Mrs. Frank Gilbert of this city. At Civic and Lake Four couples enjoyed dancing at the Glendale Civic Auditorium Saturday night. They were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plou of Anaheim, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vermeulun of Tustin, Kenneth Banks of Fullerton and Miss Dorothy Gregor of Anaheim, Roger Ledin of Fullerton and Miss Betrice Gregor of Anaheim. Mr. Ledin and Miss Gregor also spent Sunday at Lake Arrowhead. Ten Weeks in East Mrs. C. F. Grim of 502 E. Center St., spent the last ten weeks in the east—in New York, Vermont and Michigan, visiting relatives and friends. She traveled alone by train. At Church Bazaar and Picnic Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heying, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cox and Mrs. Mary Heying, all of Anaheim, went to Baldwin Park to visit the Heying's niece, Mrs. Ed Ott and her husband. From there they went to Covina Park where they attended a Catholic Church picnic and bazaar at which over 800 people were present. At Boat Race Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Heinze with sons, Dickie and Jimmie, of 1209 Lincoln Ave., watched the boat races at the marine stadium in Long Beach Sunday. Hennings at Beaches Last Wednesday, Mrs. Henry Henning with daughter, Gloria, of North St., spent the day at the James Tuffree home at Balboa Thursday they went to Newport with Mrs. Bob Jones and daughters, Dorothy and Maybelle. On Sunday, Mr. Henning accompanied them to Balboa with Jim Ehman and his family. At New Weston Hotel A note received Tuesday and dated August 1 from the New Weston Hotel at 50th St. and Madison Ave., in New York City stated that Miss Pearl Cross of Anaheim is a guest at the hotel. Toured East Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Heinz of 1224 N. Palm St returned this week after touring Ohio, Wisconsin and Minnesota by car. They visited relatives and friends for four weeks. At Arlington Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Foster nd sons, Richard and Billy of Anaheim visited friends at Arlington Sunday. At Beach Now and Then Mr. and Mrs. William J. M. Heinz and daughter, Mary Louise, of 525 S. West St., are staying this month at Newport Beach. They are staying a few days at a time and then will return to Anaheim. Expecting Guests Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Heinze of 1114 W. Center St., are expecting a guest, Mrs. Clara Larson of San Francisco this week-end. She will bring her daughter, Carolyn, and expects to stay a month. Birthday Picnic Mrs. A. Z. Minton of Fullerton celebrated Sunday with a picnic in the city park. Attending were Mr. Minton, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Peacock and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn G. Fry with son, Glenn Peston, of Anaheim. Parents from Vallejo Mr. and Mrs. William H. Francis, of Vallejo, parents of Mr. William J. Francis of 750 N. Claudina St., were guests at dinner Saturday night at the Francis home. Arrowhead Cabin Stay Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fischle of 328 S. Melrose Ave., with sons, Edward and Robert, stayed a week recently at Lake Arrowhead. Their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fischle with son, Fred, Jr., stayed with them the first day there. Also another son, Richard, Jr., and wife, with daughter Rosanna stayed one week-end with them. First Flight Little Kelvin Figgins received his first trip in an airplane Sunday at the Scott Flying Field in the Douglas plant. He was accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Figgins of 805 N. Helena St. After the flight, they spent the day at the Long Beach pike. Like turning back a page in a story book of long ago is the story of Simeon and Lizette Tucker who for more than four decades have lived in the environs of Anaheim and are considered by many to be the oldest married couple in Southern California, if not in the entire state. Simeon Tucker comes from pioneer stock of the mid-west, having been born in Stockton, Jo Davis county, Ill., June 1, 1847, and recently passed his 94th birthday. His father came to California in 1860, locating in the Tuloume mining district where he worked for some time. He died in March, 1884. Lizette Tucker is also of the early pioneer stock of Illinois; born in Marengo, McHenry county, that state, Nov. 4, 1841; nearly a century ago.. Her father, Leonard Parker, came to California April 1, 1870, taking up 200 acres of land in the vicinity of Anaheim where now is Placentia and Sycamore streets. He passed onward in 1900. Prior to his death he engaged in raising oranges, having in 1890 in excess of 3,000 trees under cultivation. Many changes in civilization's march have been witnessed by these two—from the hardships of pioneer days, to the luxuries of the present age. In January, 1874, Simeon Tucker come to California, accepting work on a fruit ranch at Shaw's Flat, receiving for his labor the sum of $30 a month. In 1875 he went to Westminster and engaged in general farming, hog raising and the making of hominy. In 1879 he went to Newport Beach and put in a strenuous time in clearing the land of cactus and sage brush; driving away the rabbits and gophers in order to do crop work. Having cleared his land he spent considerable time in improving it for the cultivation of orange trees, which he raised from seed, and in the course of time through the budding process he had a healthy grove of superior Valnecias producing. His success he attributed to hisinking of wells and the installation of a pumping system. He later put in more trees until, at one time, he had 40 acres of oranges and 25 acres of lemons. He did not cease his efforts with the citrus crops. In the course of time he acquired two sections of land in Senora, Mexico, as well as a stock ranch of 18,000 acres in the Hermosilla region, Sonora, Mexico. On April 15, 1881, he married Mrs. Lizette Beckington, nee Parker, in Anaheim. This union was blessed with a son, Earl Robert, who was born Sept. 4, 1883, and who is at present living with his parents, managing the property and keeping the citrus groves in cultivation. Earl Robert has resided here since birth. In 1900 the shack structure in which they lived gave way to a modern two-story residence, in which they have lived ever since. In February this year, Simeon had a stroke which affected his right side and deprived him of speech, becoming bedridden and requiring a nurse's attention. Lizette, within the past few weeks, has also commenced to fail and is First Flight Little Kelvin Figgins received his first trip in an airplane Sunday at the Scott Flying Field in the Douglas plant. He was accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Figgins of 805 N. Helena St. After the flight, they spent the day at the Long Beach pike. Son and Wife Here Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fischer and children, Janet and Richard, from Vista spent Sunday with Mr. Fischer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fischer at S. East St. Visits from Los Angeles Mrs. Mark M. Peterson of Los Angeles stayed last week with Mr. and Mrs. August Fitz at 719 St. Her husband came for the weekend. Seeing the Zoo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gregg with sons, Dickie and Bob and Mrs. George E. Fletcher, all of Anaheim, spent the day Sunday at San Diego. The Greggs visited the zoo and Mrs. Fletcher visited her niece, Mrs. James Steel. Many changes in civilization's march have been witnessed by these two—from the hardships of pioneer days, to the luxuries of the present age. In January, 1874, Simeon Tucker come to California, accepting work on a fruit ranch at Shaw's Flat, receiving for his labor the sum of $30 a month. In 1875 he went to Westminster and engaged in general farming, hog raising and the making of hominy. In 1879 he location in the Anaheim section, about a mile from the village. Later, due to crop failures, he engaged in other pursuits, chief of which was a hotel business conducted at San Francisco, the old stone building he bought at that time is still standing. In the meantime he acquired 40 additional acres to 35 he already owned in East Anaheim. Later, having disposed of the hotel business, he returned to this district in cultivation. Earl Robert has resided here since birth. In 1900 the shack structure in which they lived gave way to a modern two-story residence, in which they have lived ever since. In February, this year, Simeon had a stroke which affected his right side and deprived him of speech, becoming bedridden and requiring a nurse's attention. Lizette, within the past few weeks, has also commenced to fail and is also under the nurse's care. Simeon's hobbies in active days was for progress in farming and of community interest; Lizette's was for perfection in home making and needle-work. The twilight of life is falling for this old-time couple and they await the coming of the darkness; calm an unafraid; for theirs has been a useful life, their work well done. New Son for Burns Mr. and Mrs. Allan Burns of 218 S. Ohio St., became the parents of a new son, born Monday at the Fullerton General hospital. He is named Kenneth Allan. Mrs. Burns is the former Ida Mae Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Myers of 617 N. Claudina. Townsend Club Meets The Prosperity Townsend Club met at the city park Monday night for a pot-luck business meeting. Rev. Grant Smith and A. P. Peck were in charge. The club will meet in two weeks at the Rev. Smith's home for a business meeting. Install an Electric Evaporative Comfort COOLER...today! Do it yourself, quick and easy. Enjoy the rest of the summer Invigorating as a gust across a mountain lake Your home will be a haven of summer comfort with a self-contained electric evaporative cooler. Touch a button and the place is flooded with fresh, filtered, washed air, many degrees below the temperature outside. Prices are low and terms are easy. See your dealer. WORK COOL, EAT COOL, SLEEP COOL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LTD.