anaheim-gazette 1941-11-20

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 November 19, 1891 The rainy season hangs off and the long-protracted dry weather is giving rise to uneasiness. At this time last year a great deal of rain had fallen—indeed, so much that diseases caused by an excess of humidity in the atmosphere were becoming frequent. November has generally been a wet month, and when the precipitation for the month has been light it generally means a dry season. In the dry season of 1855-56, when the total recorded precipitation was, in the northern part of the state, only 10.46 inches, November was credited with .65 of an inch; again in 1858-59, which was a dry season, only .15 of an inch fell in November; in 1862-63 when the season's rainfall was 11.25, the observer noted only a "sprinkle" of rain in November; In 1870-71, when the total rainfall was 8.47, only .58 fell in November; in 1876-77, when the precipitation was 8.96, November showed .30. On the other hand, when the precipitation during the rainy season has been liberal, November has generally contributed its full share. Thus in 1852-53, when 36 inches of rain fell, 6 inches fell in November. In 1861-62 when 35 inches fell, November is credited with 2.17; in 1867-68 when the fall was 32.79, 3.81 fell in November; in 1885-86 when the precipitation On the other hand, when the precipitation during the rainy season has been liberal, November has generally contributed its full share. Thus in 1852-53, when 36 inches of rain fell, 6 inches fell in November. In 1861-62 when 35 inches fell, November is credited with 2.17; in 1867-68 when the fall was 32.79, 3.81 fell in November; in 1885-86 when the precipitation was 32.27, November contributed one third of the total, or 11.34; and last year, as everyone remembers, November was the wettest of the long wet months. A little more than half the month has passed, but we still have plenty of time for copious showers before the beginning of December. Since the grain and fruit are about all gathered in, the people begin to feel that a genuine old-fashioned rain would be a thing to be thankful for. It would open up the farming interests, lay the dust, bring the wild geese, purify the atmosphere, knock the old leaves off the trees, and assist nature and the race of men wonderfully in carrying out the unchageable decrees of fate. A very enjoyable hop was given at Alex Henry's residence last Saturday night. A large number of young people attended and report having had a pleasant time. Alex entertained the guests with a "Highland Fling" at the wind-up and was greatly applauded for his artistic performance. Mr. and Mrs. Henry are famous for their hospitality. The Board of Directors of the street car company held a meeting at Attorney Melrose's office yesterday afternoon and levied an assessment of $2 per share on the capital stock of the company, payable to Richard Melrose, secretary of the company, at his office in the Helmsen building, Center st. The Misses Hannah and Retta Smith went up to Los Angeles Saturday evening to see "Cleopatra." Mrs. Smith of Redondo Beach, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Alex Wright, for some weeks, has departed for her home. The City Trustees met Tuesday in special session to hear a report of Engineer Schneider concerning the necessity for the purchase of a sand and mud pump for the city water well. After hearing the argument in favor of the pump, the Trustees resolved to purchase one, as it was demonstrated that one is afterward moved to a ranch on Placentia avenue. Their dreams of establishing a prosperous and flourishing colony failed. Modjeska returned to the stage where she made a world-wide reputation as one of its most brilliant stars, and Sienkiewicz went back to Poland. The publication of "Quo Vadis" made him famous. It has been translated into seven languages. It is said he wrote a portion of the great book while living here. Many Anaheim people now living were personal friends of his, and are grieved to learn of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Adams gave a dinner Sunday in honor of the 82nd birthday anniversary of Capt. P. T. Adams of Tustin, Mr. Adam's father. It was a family gathering; sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grand children to the number of twenty-four were present. Captain Adams is one of the old settlers of Orange county, coming here in 1876. He has been prominent in affairs and is one of the county's best known citizens. He is a veteran of the Civil War, coming out of that great struggle with a captain's commission. During the windstorm Tuesday, the large barn on the Sam Hill ranch near Cordanez was destroyed by fire together with about 100 tons of baled hay. William Kennedy, who lives on the Hill place, is the loser to the extent of 80 tons, while some Japanese lost 10 tons by the fire. The origin of the fire is unkonwn but it is supposed a cigarette was the cause. The Five Hundred club was entertained by Miss Anne Everhardy at her home on West st., Wednesday afternoon. At the close of the games the hostess served delicious refreshments. The first prize was won by Mrs. H. G. Ames, second by Mrs. A. F. Yungbluth, and the third by Miss Anna Ryan. A. S. Bradford, of Placentia, has gone to Thermal, where he will spend some weeks in an endeavor to regain his health. He is a suffered from asthma. Mrs. Eva Boyd and Mrs. D. Jesserun acted as hostesses to the Star Whist club which met at the Masonic temple, Friday afternoon. Five tables of whist players enjoyed the afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Charley Mann, Mrs. William McCann, Mrs. E. C. Laccy, and Mrs. Henderson. The Thanksgiving turkey this year will probably cost in the homecoming since they took camp last spring. They will be greeted at the limits by Mayor Fletcher Browning at Los Angeles, entertained downtown midnight show, Saturday night will dance in position Park armory. Sunday afternoon, the 16th fantasy football team will march Field Bombers in a game at Los Angeles coliseum, it is expected to be the outsider service game classic of the gridiron season. Dr. Holman Talks At Rotary Yesterday Dr. C. E. Holman, former sionary to China, was guest er yesterday at Rotary club ing here, addressing the m on his sojourn in Singapore British "Gibraltar of them at present bristling with mentions protecting the eastern tal of the English life line. During his talk, Dr. Holm scribed the island on which apore is located; its acquisi t British; and its value present defense of England President Dr. Howard Te ed upon M. A. Gauer for th e production of Dick Gay as a m tary member during the se Growers Associati Summary Bright CONTINUED FROM PAGE The total volume of fresh in dollars and cents, handling 1941 exceeded $9,000,000 a million dollars more than 40. In addition, sales of $800,000 of canned citrus and by-products were reported spite of upset business co produced by the war and tainties of export marketing it losses were negligible, bo 10,000 of 1 per cent. The amount recommende Manager McDaniel to be re to the associations and this year is $231,135.13.T cents a packed box, 40 cent on loose fruit handigd,$ hundred on orange box sho f50 a hundred on lemon box and 7 per cent on the net all orange box and lemon b ers. The report of the genera ger will be given at the h session of the members and holders following a dinner Mrs. Smith of Redondo Beach, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Alex Wright, for some weeks, has departed for her home. The City Trustees met Tuesday in special session to hear a report of Engineer Schneider concerning the necessity for the purchase of a sand and mud pump for the city water well. After hearing the argument in favor of the pump, the Trustees resolved to purchase one, as it was demonstrated that one is needed at the well. Gus Davis is the champion guesser at a pumpkin's weight in the country. He guesed 142 pounds on the 140 pound pumpkin that Harker received the other day. The highest guess was 240 pounds. Gus walked up head. We acknowledge receipt of a complimentary invitation to attend a social hop to be given at Chadbourne's hall, Fullerton, on the evening of the 20th instant. Billy Carlisle, Dr. Clark, Elmer Dilley and Low Koerner are the invitation committee. Vint Dilley, Will McFadden, E. H. Stone, O. Jensen, and Ben Porter are the reception committee. Billy Carlisle is floor manager and Will Starr prompter. K. A. R. Keener, formerly of this place, has been appointed guardian of the minor, Joseph G. Barrett, who was recently given a judgment of $8,500 against the Southern Pacific railroad for breaking his leg at their turntable at Santa Ana. Frank Curtis, one of the oldest and most popular conductors on the Southern Pacific, was in town yesterday. He is running on the Arizona division now. Dr. Hunt is enjoying a visit from his father and mother who have arrived from the East and will remain for sime time. Miss Annie Irvin who has been on a visit to friends in Kansas returned last week. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving. Mrs. Eva Boyd and Mrs. D. Jesserun acted as hostesses to the Star Whist club which met at the Masonic temple, Friday afternoon. Five tables of whist players enjoyed the afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Charley Mann, Mrs. William McCann, Mrs. E. C. Laccy, and Mrs. Henderson. The Thanksgiving turkey this year will probably cost in the neighborhood of 30 cents a pound. A great many people will eat jack rabbit next Thursday and declare "It's just as good as turkey, anyway." W. P. Webb and staff of expert painters have just finished a particularly artistic piece of frescoing in the lobby of the New Fairyland theatre in the Cassou building. The paintings are of a high class of merit and pleasing to the eye. F. T. Edmiston and family motored to Pomona Sunday to visit relatives. Thirty men out of a list of thirty-five were drawn as grand jurors before Judge Thomas and are cited to appear at 10 o'clock Monday when a foreman will be selected. Those drawn from Anaheim are Oliver Hill, and J. H. Enearl. If the weather man would send along a little rain at this time, he would receive many hearty thanks. Mrs. H. E. W. Barnes was visiting friends at Hollywood last week. HERE AND THERE Mrs. Fred Backs of 317 N. Philadelphia St. returned Friday from a week's visit with her son-in-law and daughter, Capt. and Mrs. Duncan Powers of Sacramento, Capt. Powers is in the operation department at Mather field near the state capitol. The Powers recently moved into a new home in that city. Naturally, a high school tion is helpful in the Navy; it is in civilian life," the Naval Navigation official pointed out. There are certain advantages for the high school graduate in the Navy," it was stated." A wider background to earn in earning advancement in land and pay. For example, many are proficient in English sent to one o'f the Navy's communications or clerical schools. "Recruits with a knowledge aptitude for handling tools marked for trade or engin in the Naval reserve." Four excellent trade schs which recruits in either thar lar Navy or the Naval resseent after training period maintained it was stated ing enrollees pass entrance nations. "At these trade schools Bureau of Navigation sponsaid," they will be trained one of nearly fifty skilled or vocations. "They will receive free valued at hundreds of in addition to their regular the department stated." Two Local Students Honored At USC Richard Noel Mendoza, 837 S. Monon st., and Robert Louis Larra, 510 S. Indiana st., Anaheim, are among the honored students receiving recognition for their scholarship at the University of Southern California last semester. Mendoza, a member of Sigma fraternity, was among those receiving keys signifying scholastic recognition, while Larsen was presented with a certificate after receiving a key last year, stating that he had continued the high average which earned him the earlier presentation. The honor is bestowed upon students maintaining an average of 90 or better last semester at the university. 60th Infantry Home From Camp Friday Soldiers of the 160th Infantry, stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo, 3,300 strong, invade Los Angeles Friday night, metropolitan officials said today, for the first unit coming since they left for camp last spring. They will be greeted at the city halls by Mayor Fletcher Bowron, Los Angeles, entertained at a downtown midnight show, and on Saturday night will dance at Exposition Park armory. Sunday afternoon, the 160th Infantry football team will meet the march Field Bombers in a game at the Los Angeles coliseum, in what expected to be the outstanding service game classic of the coast. Sale of Defense Savings Bonds increased 16.5 per cent last month, the Treasury department announced today. Total sales for the six months since the Defense Savings program was launched on May 1 last are $1,775,124,000. Total cash deposits at the treasury for all three series of bonds by months: May, $349,818,000; June, $314,527,000; July, $342,132,-000; Aug., $265,606,000; Sept., $232,327,000; Oct., $270,713,000. More series E bonds were sold in October than in any month except July. October sales of this series showed an increase of 16.8 per cent over Sept. Total sales of series E bonds for the six months are $694,132,000. Sales of Series E bonds only by months: May, $100,-581,000; June $102,517,000; July, $145,274,000; Aug., $117,603,000; Sept., $105,241,000; Oct., $122,916,-000. Series F and G bonds sales showed a 16.3 per cent rise over Sept. Sales by months for Series F and G bonds: May,$249,237,000; June,$212,010,000; July,$196,857,-000; Aug.,$148,003,000; Sept.,$127,086,000; Oct.,$147,798,000. All figures are rounded to the nearest thousands. Anaheim Farm Cen. Will Meet Tonight News direct from the State convention at San Jose will be reported at the meeting of the Anaheim Farm center tonight at the Anaheim high school cafeteria by Mrs. Howard Pannier and Mrs. Herman Freese who have been present at the sessions in the northern city. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. after which motion pictures titled "Golden Harvest," "Farm Inconveniences" and "Helpful Henry" will be shown by Lorenz Eltiste and Otto Lenz. Earl Waller and Dick Wright of Fullerton will present musical entertainment by a number trumpet duets. 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Recruits with a knowledge or attitude for handling tools may be marked for trade or engineering at the Naval reserve. Four excellent trade schools to which recruits in either the regu­ navy or the Naval reserve are meant after training period are maintained. It was stated, provid­ enrollees pass entrance exami­ tions. At these trade schools," the bureau of Navigation spokesman said, "they will be trained in any one of nearly fifty skilled trades vocations. They will receive free school-valued at hundreds of dollars, addition to their regular pay," the department stated. Priced $35 and up Stetson Hats Florsheim Shoes YUNGBLUTK'S 145 West Center Street Phone 4130 POPEYE, THE RECRUITING OFFICI IF YA WANTS TO GET AHEAD, TH' NAVY TEACHES YA TO AMOUNT TO SUM'P'N' WELL, I'D LIKE TO BE AN AVIATION MECHANIC, IF POSSIBLE WELL, ILL BE HORN-SPOONED, A COURSE, IT'S POSSIBLE!! -TH' NAVY GIVES YA TH' MOST COMPLETE INSTRUCKTIONS IN ANY ONE OF SOME FORTY-ODD SKILLED TRADES I'm joining! -ME FOR THE OUTDOOR LIFE! State Counsel Exam To Be Held In LA Examination for the position of Counsel, Secretary of State's office, open to men, will be held in Los Angeles by the State Personnel board, it was announced today by Roy Ferguson, manager of the Department of Employment, Santa Ana. The examination date is Dec. 18, 1941 and applications must be filed by Dec. 3, 1941. The entrance salary is $275 a month. Application blanks and further information concerning requirements may be obtained by calling in person at the offices of the Department of Employment, 501 W. Fifth St., Santa Ana. The praises of others may be of use in teaching us, not what we are, but what we ought to be. Defense Activity Increases California Unemployment Receipts to $203,115,222 California's currently increasing payrolls in connection with national defense activity and generally better business conditions throughout the state, it was stated today, resulted in a peak balance in the state Unemployment fund of $203,-115,222, as of the close of business. This total is the highest ever reached in connection with the fund which was started Jan. 1, 1936, according to the announcement by W. F. French, chief of the Division of Unemployment insurance. At the close of business Oct. 31, $22,000,000 had been paid into the fund for the quarter year ending Sept. 30, with approximately $4,-000,000 additional having been received since Nov. 1. This compares, French stated, to total contributions for the entire quarter ending Sept. 30, 1940, of $19,675,-000. Net receipts since inception of the fund in 1938 total $375,000,000, including $12,000,000 interest. DRIVING COSTS TABULATED There's more to owning and operating an automobile than buying gasoline and oil. How much more is indicated by the following figures received by the Automobile Club of Southern California. For every 1000 gallons of gasoline used in his car, the average motorist must also have 10 gallons of other petroleum products, 10 lubrication jobs, tires and tubes amounting to $25, $14 worth of replacement accessories, and $3 worth of miscellaneous labor. THANKSGIVING FOOD VALUES THAT CAN'T BE BEAT TURKEYS Order one day ahead and receive it Fresh... TENDERIZED PICNIC HAM ... LB. 26¢ BACON SLICED TO PLEASE YOU LB. 30¢ ROUND, SIRLOIN, T-BONE BABY BEEF STEAK LB. 38¢ SIRLOIN Boneless — Best Available ROAST LB. 30¢ CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS LB. 33¢ MISSION INN NO. 2½ PUMPKIN 2 cans 17¢ SWEET KELLEY'S NO. 3 POTATOES 2 cans 17¢ BEET SUGAR 10 lb. sack 57¢ ARMOUR LIMIT 6 TO CUSTOMER SWEET KELLEY'S NO. 3 POTATOES 2 cans 17¢ BEET SUGAR 10 lb. sack 57¢ ARMOUR LIMIT 6 TO CUSTOMER MILK Large 3 cans 20¢ CUDAHY 12-OZ. CANS CORNED BEEF 25¢ Hills, Maxwell House, M.J.B., Alpine, Ben Hur COFFEE LB 30¢ QUITING OFFICER, GETS AIR-CONDITIONED! I'M JOINING! ME FOR THE OUTDOOR LIFE! I'M AN AVIATION MECHANIC, NOW! WELL, BLOW ME DOWN! YA CERTINGLY GETTIN' PLEN'YO' FRESH AIR! HAW HAW You're flying high in the Navy You live like a king! Free meals. Free medical and dental care. No rent to pay. And you get regular raises in pay. What a life for a man who's young and ambitious! You get travel and adventure and you learn a skilled trade that puts you in line for big pay jobs when you get out of the Navy. If you are 17 or over, get a free copy of the illustrated booklet, "LIFE IN THE U.S. NAVY," from the Navy Editor of this paper. SERVE YOUR COUNTRY! BUILD YOUR FUTURE! GET IN THE NAVY NOW!