anaheim-gazette 1941-09-11

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 September 10, 1891 The Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company met in regular session on Saturday. The Board of Audit made its report upon the manner of keeping the books of the company. The secretary reported a balance on hand of $150.97. The treasurer reported $1,201.93 in bank to the credit of the company. Mr. Taylor of Victor, San Bernardino County, wrote that he had a flock of several hundred goats that he thought would be just the thing to clean the company's ditch with. The goats would run along the ditch, tramp down the dirt at the bottom of it and eat the weeds growing on the sides. They would also eat up all the old cigar boxes and tin cans in the neighborhood. Letter filed and no action taken. Ex-superintendent Staley brought in a demand for $75 for August salary, claiming that his wages are due for a year. As Mr. Sorenson is now the superintendent and has been for some time past, Staley's demand was disallowed. Henry Knapke has on exhibition at his saloon on Center street a very fine specimen of the Jumbo sunflower, raised by Ernest Stein. The flower is seventeen inches in circumference and is a beauty. Andrew Boerden brought in 25 Years Ago September 14, 1916 One thousand kiddies, big and little kids, neatly dressed and cleanly washed, lined up at the various schools Monday morning prepared to begin the 1916-17 term. There were 278 enrollments in the high school and more than 700 in the city schools. J. A. Knapp reports 1600 acres planted to chili peppers in the Garden Grove district and says the crop there this year should sell for $300,000. Mr. Knapp shipped over $25,000 worth of chilies from his ranches the past season. All the crop around Garden Grove will be dried at home this season and shipped direct to the East, nothing being handled through the middle man. The season will open at about 10 cents a pound. The first regular meeting of the Ebell society for the year 1916-17, was held last Saturday afternoon. The time was taken up discussing the new by-laws. The president, Mrs. E. W. Hauck has appointed the following chairmen on committees for the year: Membership, Mrs. Earl Abbey; Program, Mrs. Eva Boyd, chairman; Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein, Mrs. Ida Dutton, Mrs. Nellie Terry, Miss Kate Rae; Legislation, Mrs. Cornelia Gates; Press, Mrs. J. F. Baker; Hospitality, Mrs. Herman; Parliamentarian, Mrs. J. F. Ahlborn. The guide sign at the inter- Henry Knapke has on exhibition at his saloon on Center street a very fine specimen of the Jumbo sunflower, raised by Ernest Stein. The flower is seventeen inches in circumference and is a beauty. Andrew Roerden brought in from his place at Placentia last Saturday a cluster of twenty-eight Bartlett pears weighing twelve pounds. The cluster is on exhibition in the window of Landlord Helmsen's Daylight store. A team belonging to J. Buther of Yorba took it into their heads to run away on Monday afternoon and forthwith darted up the street. They ran through Center street creating consternation on all sides, and were captured in the cactus east of town. No damage. Mr. Littlefield has some very fine pampas plants in his yard from which he has already plucked several hundred plumes. He will get upwards of 500 plumes from the four plants. Stanton and Van Alstine who advertise elsewhere for improved Vanches in this vicinity, are preparing to put out 600 acres in walnuts on property south and west of town. The Ladies of St. Michael's Guild will tender a reception and musicale to Rev. and Mrs. Geo. Robinson in the Del Campo hotel parlors on the evening of September 29th. The musical program will be published next week. Ice cream and cake will be served during the evening. It is earnestly hoped the public will give the clergyman a cordial reception. The Misses Aubert, late of the Glasgow, Ky. Normal school, who have permanently located here, have opened a private school and kindergarten at their residence on the corner of Claudina and Broadway and will teach French, drawing and painting. The ladies come well recommended and have the highest credentials. Chas. A. Gardner, editor of the Pasadena Star was down to see us on a flying visit on Tuesday. Some twenty years ago Mr. Gardner edited the Gazette and his short stay on Tuesday was largely taken up with shaking hands with old time friends made during his newspaper days in Anaheim. He the new by-laws. The president, Mrs. E. W. Hauck has appointed the following chairmen on committees for the year: Membership, Mrs. Earl Abbey; Program, Mrs. Eva Boyd, chairman, Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein, Mrs. Ida Dutton, Mrs. Nellie Terry, Miss Kate Rae; Legislation, Mrs. Cornelia Gates; Press, Mrs. J. F. Baker; Hospitality, Mrs. Herman; Parliamentarian, Mrs. J. F. Ahlborn. The guide sign at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets was knocked off its bearings by some unknown auto driver during the early hours Sunday morning. J. N. Anderson, Louis K. Bushard, and Fred A. Backs jr. have been appointed appraisers of the estate of Levi Mann, who died on August 8. Glenn Martin has contracted to furnish twenty aeroplanes to the army aviation school at San Diego within 90 days. Thirty more will be supplied by other manufacturers. Distribution of the largest portion of the estate of Mrs. Arcadia de Baker was made by the referee Monday. The amount distributed was more than five million dollars, but there still remains a million dollars worth of real estate to be apportioned. John B. Bandini of this city is one of the heirs, being a nephew of Mrs. de Baker, and according to the report of the referee he and H. J. Angell are to receive $203,000. One hundred children from St. Catherine's Orphanage were the guests of Manager Mozart of the New Grand at Tuesday's matinee. It was a treat to the orphans and they enjoyed it immensely. The Gibbs lumber company reports large sales of cement, much of that commodity being used in the construction of cement curbs in the city. Many miles of cement pipe are also being made here, which is being used to replace the earthen ditches. Edwin Miller went up to Los Angeles Monday. He is a student at Occidental college and registered for the coming year. Elmer Imus and Herbert Oelke came home Thursday from Randsburg, where they were investigating the tungsten mines. Mrs. Barbara Parker and daughter, Miss Elenora Parker left Monday on a visit of several months in the east. Two to Ingelwood Mrs. Florence Savage, accented by her son-in-law, C.C., Danly, of 1100 W. Center St., visited Mrs. Savage's brother, Chase Partes, and family in Anglew Sunday. Sunday Visitors Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Burdick family of Anaheim were guests Mrs. G. L. Collins at her home 221 E. Wilhelmina Sunday opening. Church Club Picnic The Stay-for-Church club of Calvary Baptist church will hold a picnic Saturday at Corona Mar, honoring the boys and girls who have attended five out of seven Sundays since August There are fifteen who will be honored. Sponsors of the event are Rev. Earl R. Berg and his wife. Four in Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Comstock Mrs. Ethel Bennett and daughter Bonnie Lou, of Anaheim return last week-end from a two-week vacation trip in the east when they visited parents in Sumter Mo., and stopped at Carlsbad Caverns, N. M., the Royal Garden Bridge in Colorado and Bryce Zion National Parks. To Fish and Deer Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ellsworth are leaving Saturday for North where they will fish deer hunt near Buck Meadows Laytonville, Eugene Ellsworth father of Harvey, is 91 years old and plans to do his share of hunting too. Travellers Club Meets Paul Yorde of Anaheim Mr. Johnson, representing National Biscuit Company, were charge of the Travellers' meeting held at Staar's Orchard Gardens Monday night.Follow the dinner, motion pictures shown.About 25 members present. Epworth League Meeting Sunday night, Dwight and L.Fearn with Miss Vera Jean Rowe were hosts to the Epworth Leaf at their fellowship in the room of the church with 18 people participating. Anaheim Party Return Arriving home Monday from a three weeks' trip to Illinois were Mr. and Lawrence Wagner and daugh the corner of Claudina and Broadway and will teach French, drawing and painting. The ladies come well recommended and have the highest credentials. Chas. A. Gardner, editor of the Pasadena Star was down to see us on a flying visit on Tuesday. Some twenty years ago Mr. Gardner edited the Gazette and his short stay on Tuesday was largely taken up with shaking hands with old time friends made during his newspaper days in Anaheim. He returned to Pasadena in the afternoon. Sells Bros. Circus will be in Santa Ana Thursday Oct. 1st. The bill posters were in town on Tuesday. Al Smith, Julius Schneider, George and Charles Betts and Hugh Bancroft went down to the Landing for a dip on Sunday. The weather has been "beastly hot" for several days, the thermometer going to 100 and over. Is the Salton sea really responsible for all this? Henry Rogers and family went to Temescal last week, where they will remain for a few weeks. The Water company’s office has been undergoing alterations during the week and has assumed a completely changed appearance. Engineer Kellogg has had his office partitioned off and Secretary Garwood has moved his office across to the north side of the room. The Directors table will be placed outside the secretary's office and be enclosed in with a low railing. Edwin Miller went up to Los Angeles Monday. He is a student at Occidental college and registered for the coming year. Elmer Imus and Herbert Oelke came home Thursday from Randsburg, where they were investigating the tungsten mines. Mrs. Barbara Parker and daughter, Miss Elenora Parker left Monday on a visit of several months in the east. Miss Irene Mills is teaching school this season at San Pedro, and left Sunday to begin her work. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Kern, Miss Faye Kern, Miss Jeanette Jesserun and Hugo Schultz were camping at the Bear Lakes last week. Trophy Winners Honored A chicken dinner honoring the Church of Christ's niteball team, trophy winners of the church league, was given Thursday night at the Church of Christ's dining hall. The program consisted of pictures of Alaska shown by Dr. C. O. Patterson, who made a recent trip to the northern country. The Ladies' Aid sponsored the affair. TIME TO PLANT—RANUNCULUS BULBS SWEET PEA SEED New stock of extra quality, ready now for planting. Our Prices Right. Last call for our Special 19c Shrubs—Just a few days more of this sale. LEE TRADING CO. 718 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cali Here-n-There Stanford Mrs. Weisel, jr., son of the Fred of S. Sunkist Ave., is leaving week for Stanford Uniwhere he is enrolled as a George and Family Return and Mrs. Stanley Frederick and two children returned this week from a month's in Idyllwild. Rev. George occupy the pulpit of the First Peterian Church this Sunday. Mia Principal Returns and Mrs. S. R. Ammon of Park, principal and teacher, lively, of Centralia GramSchool, returned Thursday two month's trip in eastern northern United States. Ter Living Here and Mrs. Orval Smith, sonand daughter of Mr. and Robert J. Clark of 543 W. Bout Ave., have moved from Diego to make their home Anaheim. My Dinner Guests F. Wayne Clarks were hosts dinner party Sunday evening their home on Orange Ave. dling were Mr. and Mrs. ClarCarr and son, Bill, of Ana- Io Ingelwood Florence Savage, accommil by her son-in-law, C. A. of 1100 W. Center St., visites Savage's brother, Charles and family in Inglewood Y Visitors and Mrs. H. J. Burdick and Palm Springs Week-end Mrs. T. W. Clark of Cerritos Rd. spent Saturday and Sunday at Palm Springs with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Martin of Long Beach. Granddaughter at Lakeside Miss Colleen Marie Phillips, who stays with her grandparents, Mr.-and Mrs. D. A. Davis of Bishhop St., is at the present time staying with her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phillips at Lakeside. Four at Modjeska Nice weather was enjoyed by Mrs. Esther Ford and Mrs. D. Willilam Davis when they were guests at the S. M. Zeppenfeld cabin at Modjeska last week-end. Two Days with Sister Mrs. Jesse Coykendall of E. North St., was in Los Angeles yesterday and today visiting her sister, Mrs. Walker. See Chinese Movie Enjoying an informative and entertaining motion picture were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Curran of 214 E. Alberta St., Sunday night. It was "Ku-kan," a picture showing China as it is. It is now playing at the theater on Fairfax Ave., just off Beverly in Los Angeles. Son in Navy Here Edwards Daniels, jr., who is in the navy, now stationed at Oakland, visited with his parents one day last week-end. They are the Edward Daniels of 306 N. Illionis. Bridge Game Saturday Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Countess of 208 N. Helena St., were hosts to Compton friends, Mr. and Mrs. Dancing School Enrollments To Be Sept. 11-12 Successful Progress of School Made in Teaching Students Dancing Skill The Richards-Martin school of dancing will enroll students today and tomorrow, starting on its seventh year of instruction. Mrs. Lenoir Martin, a resident of Anaheim for the past seven years, has during that time staged six dance pageants with a gradually increasing patronage to such an extent that larger stage space was needed. For the past three years the high school auditorium has been filled to capacity when- SON IN NAVY HERE Edwards Daniels, Jr., who is in the navy, now stationed at Oakland, visited with his parents one day last week-end. They are the Edward Daniels of 306 N. Illionis. Bridge Game Saturday Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Countess of 208 N. Helena St., were hosts to Compton friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wald, Saturday evening when a game of bridge was played. Los Angeles Guests Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Shelley and Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Curtis were entertained by the J. Frank Cones at their home, at 836 S. Claudina St. over the week-end. Two Months in North Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cook of 535 S. Zeyn St., after a six-week's summer course at the University of Idaho, motored to Canada for a short trip and came back via Seattle to visit relatives. They returned to Anaheim Friday. Ladies' Union President Leaves Mrs. Ruth Wilson, president of the Ladies' Union of the Calvary Baptist Church, resigned at a regular monthly meeting in the church hall Thursday. She is moving to Glendale. Mrs. Florence Kerr, vice president, presided at the meeting. Schroeders in Illinois Rev. and Mrs. O. R. Schroeder left Monday night for the east where they will stay for about six months at Oakpark, Ill., near Chicago. On their way, they will visit Rev. Schroeder's brother in Kansas and will arrive in IHinois Saturday. Their address will be 158 N. Harvey Ave. Daughter Here Mrs. Earl Gerhart, the former Mildred Cordes, accompanied by her husband, has been staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Cordes on S. Brookhurst Rd. this week. Miss Matthews Born Miss Darlene Edythe Matthews made her entrance into the world Friday evening at the Fullerton General Hospital. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Matthews of 312½ S. Krueger St., and weighed eight pounds, six ounces at birth. VEODA MAE TESSNER ever students of the school gave a production. Last year 191 participated in the performance. Gaining wide attention, this school is the only one in California that produces a dance pageant annually, with patrons coming from all the southern part of the state. Philanthropy is the objective of the studio, all proceeds of entertainment being turned over to worthy local organizations sponsoring the pageants; helping the needy; providing milk and lunches for underprivileged children. One of the most modern and best equipped in California, the students of higher training have entertained a great number of organizations throughout Orange county and elsewhere. Chief of their appearances was the barge at the Pageant of Lights at Newport and at Camp Haan, at Riverside; the latter event being sponsored by Anaheim Elks Drum and Bugle corps. A consistent advertiser in local publications the school always endeavors to patronize Anaheim concerns when purchases are made for costumes and other school needs. This year, as formerly, Mrs. Martin will direct the school, assisted by Miss Elizabeth Stewart of Pasadena, in ballet and Spanish dances. Ramon Ramirez will be in charge of ballroom and exhibition work. The Richards-Martin school takes pride in their choice of Mr.Ramirez as an instructor, considered as one of the west's most accomplished teachers of ballroom dancing. He was prominently connected in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The island of Bermuda has a population of 31,388 and an area of 19 square miles. Miss Matthews Born Miss Darlene Edythe Matthews made her entrance into the world Friday evening, at the Fullerton General Hospital. 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