anaheim-gazette 1942-01-01

In The Days Of Long Ago Extracts From Files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter 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. 25 Years Ago January 4, 1917 BOARD OF TRADE The Board of Trade named J. H. Whitaker as secretary at the meeting Wednesday night. The following gentlemen had filed applications for the position: W. H. Ward, C. Idlor, jr., J. H. Whitaker, Leon Porter, Earl Abbey, Wayne Goble, W. P. Quarton, and Gerald Simpson. Mr. Whitaker made a neat speech of acceptance, and said he would use his best endeavors to make the Anaheim Board of Trade one of the best in the county, and asked for the hearty cooperation of all members. The position carries a salary of $65 per month. Mr. Whitaker will also act as secretary for the Mother Colony club which pays a salary of $10 per month. It is understood that J. W. Duckworth will be retained as secretary of the Merchants' association. Formerly the three positions were filled by Mr. Duckworth at a salary of $110 per month. Herman Noll presided at the meeting and announced that Fred A. Backs, newly elected president, would assume his duties at the next regular meeting. NEWSPAPER MAN 50 Years Ago December 331, 1891 THE GLORIOUS RAIN Rain began falling shortly after midnight Wednesday and at 9 o'clock yesterday morning the precipitation at the Southern Pacific depot was .98 of an inch. Mr. Brown's gauge at the lumber yard marked 1.01 inches. Mr. Laungerberger's gauge marked .58 inches and Max Nebelung's, .62. Several smart showers fell yesterday. During the early morning hours of yesterday, the rain fell in sheets and a soft wind blew in from the south. Yesterday the showers continued at intervals and last evening the wind was in the south and indications were good for more rain. The streets are very muddy. Rubbers and umbrellas are in fashion and everybody is happy. PAMPAS PLUMES Max Nebelung's crop of pampas plumes have been shipped to Germany via New Orleans. The crop numbers 123,000 plumes and fills 50 cases of 200 pounds each, making two carloads. The freight on the consignment to New Orleans amounts to $350. Thence the plumes go by water to Hamburg at an additional cost of perhaps Rubber Rationing Organized Here (Continued from Page 1) fication will have to get along without new supplies. RATIONING PROGRAM Price Administrator Leon Henderson, who will administer the rationing program through thousands of local boards, urged motorists not listed to reduce their driving "immediately," to halt unnecessary driving, to "double up" in driving to work, to operate cars at reduced speeds, to keep tires properly inflated and to avoid unnecessary injury ot tire fires and tubes may be mounted after Jan. 5 on ambulance fire and police cars and truck garbage disposal and other sanitation and mail service vehicles. Busses or vehicles carrying them or more passengers as part of a regular transportation system, transport of students and teachers to and from school and movement of employees from industrial mining and construction projects may obtain needed replacements other transportation facilities are not available. FARM EQUIPMENT New replacements for worn tires and tubes may be purchased for farm tractors and equipment other than automobiles or trucks. They also will be available for trucks operated exclusively by carry ice, fuel, waste and ser materials and to render repairing, plumbing, heating and electrical services to the public. NEWSPAPER MAN Edward F. Cahill, one of the best known newspaper men on the Pacific coast, died in San Francisco on Friday, age 72 years. Mr. Cahill leaves a wife and two sons. He was formerly a resident of this city and edited a paper called the Weekly Review, which was published about 1876. After th epaper ceased publication, he went north and was for a number of years connected with newspapers in San Francisco and Oakland. He later located in Santa Ana and edited The Blade of that city. He returned north and for more than 20 years has been writing for San Francisco papers. He was married to Miss Agusta Heimann in this city. MANY IMPROVEMENTS The City trustees contemplate the making of many improvements on the Stanton ranch property. A new motor is to be installed to run the pump, the windmill which formerly furnished the propelling power was a victim of a recent windstorm and was toppled over. Engineer Steward was instructed to prepare specifications for paving Kroeger and Citron sts. and also the alley south of Center and extending from S. Claudina st to Lemon st. Street lights for the following streets were ordered: One at Palm and Santa Ana, at Palm and South, Citron and Santa Ana, Citron and South, West and Santa Ana, West and South, and Thalia and Broadway. There were present at the meeting Mayor Schneider, Trustees Stark, Cook, and Brunworth. Absent: Trustee Dwyer. ASSESSED VALUATION Sixteen years ago when E. B. Merritt was elected City Clerk, and which position he has held ever since, he says the assessed valuation of property in this city in round numbers was $520,000. For the last assessment of 1915-16, the valuation reached $2,200. PAMPAS PLUMES Max Nebelung's crop of pampas plumes have been shipped to Germany via New Orleans. The crop numbers 123,000 plumes and fills 50 cases of 200 pounds each, making two carloads. The freight on the consignment to New Orleans amounts to $350. Thence the plumes go by water to Hamburg at an additional cost of perhaps $150 and thence to their destination in the interior at a cost of $50 more. Thus the freight charges will go to at least $550. It is a long way to ship, but Max says there is money in the business. He loads the plumes FOB in Anaheim, and there all his liability ceases. LETTER FROM FRIEND Mr. Garwood is in receipt of a letter from a friend at Riverside to the effect that the loss to the orange crop in that part of the country, on account of last week's frost, will amount in many places to three-fourths of the crop. DESTROYED BY FIRE The house and barn commonly known as Hewe's Fort, situated four miles northeast of Tustin, was destroyed by fire last Saturday evening, together with 3,000 bushels of corn, 15,000 sacks of barley, a quantity of hay, three vehicles, farming implements, etc. The loss is estimated at $8,000, covered by insurance. TEA TABLE Mrs. Frank Ey entertained a number of her lady friends at a 4 o'clock tea on Monday afternoon. An enjoyable afternoon was spent and at 4 o'clock the guests sat down to an excellent tea table laden with the daintest of comestibles. Among those present were Mrs. Ey, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Pellegrin, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Classen, Mrs. Hack, Mrs. Crist, Mrs. Rimpau, Mrs. James. SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was tendered Gussie and Hugo Strodthoff last Wednesday evening at their residence on Lemon st. A most enjoyable time was spent in playing games Among those present were Mrs. Strodthoff, Bessie James, Adela Spoerl, Stella Scott, Blanche Mitchell, Fritzie Heimann, Adele Strodthoff, Bessie and Alice Bates, Jessie and Winifred Melrose Otto FARM EQUIPMENT New replacements for worn tires and tubes may be purchased for farm tractors and equipment other than automobiles or trucks They also will be available for trucks operated exclusively by carry ice, fuel, waste and scrap materials and to render repair roofing, plumbing, heating and electrical services to the public. Council Opens Bid For Storm Sewer Meeting last night members of the City council opened four bids received on proposed storm drain construction on Santa Ana st., between Lemon and West, along with accompanying sidewalk pavement. The bids were referred to Engineer E. P. Hapgood forulation. A resolution of condolence passed for A. Coxton Boice, mer mayor of Orange and Orange city councilman who died Dec. Last week the City council paired Ordinance No. 649 on Air P Precautions and Blackout Instructions, defining civilian liabilities in the interest of defense and powering local police to enforce blackout laws. Standard Oil company of A. heim was given contract to supply the city with gasoline and oil 1942. Pioneer Newspaper Veteran Dies The trail begun aboard a crashed wagon in 1868 ended May day night for Maurice A. Yarrow 81, a retired newspaperman who died at his home at 1130 Lyons Santa Ana. Living in Santa Ana since 1898, Yarnell joined Dan Baird and W. J. Rouse on the staff of the Santa Ana Bulletin, which was sold in 1931, the year Yarnell retired. FUNERAL SERVICES There were present at the meeting Mayor Schneider, Trustees Stark, Cook, and Brunworth. Absent: Trustee Dwyer. ASSESSED VALUATION Sixteen years ago when E. B. Merritt was elected City Clerk, and which position he has held ever since, he says the assessed valuation of property in this city in round numbers was $520,000. For the last assessment of 1915-16, the valuation reached $2,200,-000, four times more than it was 18 years ago. In the last six years, this city has more than doubled in population, the recent census putting the figures at 5,200. The city limits are small in area, being one and one-quarter miles square. FROM INDIA Charles Nevin, who recently returned from India, has accepted his old position as driller for the Santa Fe company at Olinda. DEPUTY CLERK Jas. M. Backs, deputy county clerk, was a business visitor in town yesterday. RIVER CHANNEL Clearing of the old river channel will be the first step in protection work in the Fullerton-Orangethorpe flood control district, according to Eugene Livingston, member of the district's board of trustees. Unless unforeseen obstacles arise, the protection work will be in shape to withstand the waste water from the rains this winter. BUSINESS VISITOR Andrew Roerden of Fullerton was a business visitor in town Saturday and said no frost damage was experienced anywhere in his locality. Mr. Roerden is an old time orchardist, and has one of the best orange groves in the county, and says his trees never looked better. SURPRISE PARTY A surprise party was tendered Gussie and Hugo Strodthoff last Wednesday evening at their residence on Lemon st. A most enjoyable time was spent in playing games Among those present were Mrs. Strodthoff, Bessie James, Addele Spoerl, Stella Scott, Blanche Mitchell, Fritzie Heimann, Adele Strodthoff, Bessie and Alice Bates, Jessie and Winifred Melrose, Otto Strodthoff, Hugo and Gussie Strodthoff, Willie Mitchell, Adair Scott, Horr James, Guy Holman, Oscar Warling, Charlie Boege, and Adolph Luedke. BASEBALL CLUB The Anaheim baseball club took Fullerton boys into camp on the grounds of the latter on Christmas day to the tune of 17 to 1. Koerner pitched for the local boys and struck out 10 men. "Sport" Wetzel did the backstop work and never slipped a cog or passed a ball. The lineup for Anaheim was Adams, Wetzel, Boyd, Koerner, Bentz, Fox, Bailey, Strodthoff, Crowther. Fullerton: Carlisle, Evans, Maegoffin, Glaze, Sproul, Savage, Schumacher, H. Hetebrink, Holman. COLONEL ROBISON Colonel Robison of the Olinda ranch was in town last evening. He says they are putting in a couple of hundred acres of barley. HEAD CHEMIST Mr. Turcke, head chemist of the Grand Island, Nebr. sugar factory, arrived in town last Saturday on a visit to Mr. Dickel. He says we have the best sugar beet land in the country. LAURA GADE Laura Gade, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gade, is lying very ill with fever. It is hoped the little girl will recover. Living in Santa Ana since 1915 when he came to California he covered wagon caravan, Mr. Yellnell began his profession in setting type at The Times, a weekly paper published by Frank Oler at 108 E. Fourth st., Later 1899, Yarnell joined Dan Bauer and W. J. Rouse on the staff the Santa Ana Bulletin, which was sold in 1931, the year Yarnell retired. FUNERAL SERVICES Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from Smith and Tuthill chapel. Dr Scott McFarland, pastor of First Presbyterian church of ww Mr. Yarnell was a long-time member, officiated. Private burial services were held at Fairhaven cemetery. Mr. Yarnell is survived by widow, Alice M. Yarnell; a daughter, Mrs. Z. B. West; Jr.; a brother Dr. Silas Yarnell, of Spokane Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Dergeg of Lebanon, Kan., and Herbert Lacey of Los Angeles; a grandaughter, Mrs. Fred Piston of Santa Ana. Nellie B. Houts, 83, died early Tuesday morning her home. She was born in Aroos County, Maine, and leaves to sons William H. of Anaheim; J.A. of Norwalk; and Charles Horton, Kans.; and one great child. She was a member of Pythian Sisters of Anaheim. Her body is at Backs, Camp and Kaulbars mortuary. Plans for the funeral and interment are being held until the arrival of son from Kansas. BER RATIONING ORGANIZED HERE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) will have to get along with new supplies. BENNING PROGRAM Administrator Leon Henlen who will administer the busing program through thousd of local boards, urged monot listed to reduce their "immediately," to halt all necessary driving, to "double driving to work, to operate on reduced speeds, to keep properly inflated and to avoid unnecessary injury of tires." and tubes may be mounted for Jan. 5 on ambulances, and police cars and trucks, the disposal and other sanitation mail service vehicles. or vehicles carrying ten five passengers as part of a transportation system, for part of students and teachers from school and movement employees from industrial mining construction projects may be needed replacements if transportation facilities are available. EQUIPMENT Replacements for worn out and tubes may be purchased from tractors and equipment than automobiles or trucks. Also will be available for operated exclusively to price, fuel, waste and scrap metals and to render repair, plumbing, heating and local services to the public. CLUB CARNIVAL Telephone Your Notices For These Columns To Anaheim 2206 CHRISTMAS CARD PARTY As the last event of the year, the annual Christmas card party of the local bridge club was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Olerich of S. Ohio st. Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans were co-hosts at the affair, attended by 16 guests. The first prize was won by Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lee and second prize was awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stueckle. Following the playing of cards a supper was served by the hostesses. Decorations were in the Christmas theme and as is the custom, gifts were exchanged after the supper hour. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Al DeWitt, Mr. and Mrs. "Tex" Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Oelrich. DEATH CALLS FOR Marie Sauermann Marie E Sauermann, 74, pass- ASSISTANCE LEAGUE The annual tea to honor sustaining members was given by the Assistance League of Anaheim at the home of Mrs. John Wood at 542 S. West st. Tuesday afternoon. In the receiving line were officers of the club Mrs. Ruth Jefferson Rust, Mrs. T. E. W. Barnes, Mrs. J. E. Wallace and Mrs. Wood. Decorations and refreshments were planned by the ways and means committee and its chairman, Mrs. Sid McGraw, and were carried out in a Christmas theme. FOLLOWING TALK The woman's place in d program and community s was made clearer to a repretive group of Anaheim clubb at the Elks clubhouse Monterooon when Mrs. Vida field organizer, explained and services of the Volunta organization. Mrs. Stone was introduced the chairman of the day Claude I. MacLaine. Morien Durfee, Former Builder Here Dies At His Home In Long Beach Morien Eugene Durfee, 55, former prominent Anaheim architect and builder of many large businesses buildings in this city, died Friday afternoon at his home at 420 Orange ave., Long Beach, following an illness of six months. Durfee was born in Chippewa Falls, Wis., and came to the Pacific coast 24 years ago. He entered the profession of architecture and constructed the city hall, the Bank of America, the Kraemer building, the Commercial building, the Residential Hotel Boys' Club. Durfee leaves his widow Anne Durfee of Long Beach, M. Eugen Durfee, Jr., of Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Peters of Malibu Beach; his er, Mrs. Minerva J. Culbery La Jolla; a sister, Mrs. Liddiard of La Jolla; and a son. Anaheim EQUIPMENT replacements for worn out and tubes may be purchased from tractors and equipment than automobiles or trucks. Also will be available for operated exclusively to police, fuel, waste and scrapals and to render repairing, plumbing, heating and local services to the public. Council Opens Bids for Storm Sewer Setting last night members of city council opened four bids on proposed storm drain construction on Santa Ana st. below Lemon and West, along accompanying sidewalk and street. The bids were referred to Diner E. P. Hapgood for tablen. Resolution of condolence was sent for A. Coxton Boice, former mayor of Orange and Orange Councilman who died Dec. 29. At week the City council pass-dinance No. 649 on Air Raid substitutions and Blackout Instructures defining civilian liabilities in interest of defense and emitting local police to enforce out laws. Standard Oil company of Ana- was given contract to supply oil with gasoline and oil for Pioneer Newspaper Heran Dies A trail begun aboard a cow-wagon in 1868, he came to California in a red wagon caravan. Mr. Yarpegan his profession in 1879 long type at The Times, a weekly published by Frank Coben 108 E. Fourth st. Later, in Yarnell joined Dan Baker W. J. Rouse on the staff of Santa Ana Bulletin, which held in 1931, the year Yarnell died. DEATH CALLS FOR Marie Sauermann Marie E Sauermann, 74, passed away early Monday evening at the family home at 1002 E. 17th st., Santa Ana, after an extended illness. She was born in Germany and came to America when she was two and one-half years old. She had lived in California for 40 years and moved to her present home 29 years ago. Surviving her are her husband, Henry E. Sauermann; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Schrader, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Anna Vogt, Mrs. Etta Patton and Mrs. Viola Kubitz, all of Santa Ana and Mrs. Nelda Sprock of Sacramento one son, Dr. E. W. Sauermann of Huntington Park and twenty grandchildren. She was a member of the First Evangelical church of Santa Ana. Shooting Accident May Cost Eyesight Following the accidental shooting with BB guns by three of his friends, 12-year-old Billy Fox of 220 S. Rose st. and son of Mrs. Erma Fox, is in the Anaheim Lutheran hospital facing the possibility of losing his eye-sight as a result of the bullet strike. The accident occurred last Friday afternoon when Billy and his companions were taking turns shooting the guns. They were shooting at tin cans and when it was Billy's time to watch, something struck him in the eye. He was rushed by his pals to his home and was then rushed to a physician's office and finally to the hospital. Police confiscated the guns after they had been informed of the accident. Applications By Mail For Auto Licenses Applications By Mail For Auto Licenses (Continued from Page 1) (white slip) to determine the fee due. Postcard notice will NOT be sent. Make sure the address appearing on the registration card is your present address. If not mark out the old address and print in the new carefully. Put the registration card and the amount of your fee in postal money order, certified check or bank draft in an envelope and mail both to the Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento. Avoid the use of currency. Personal checks are not accepted. If payments on the car have been completed within the year and it has not been properly transferred, send $1 more as a transfer fee. In such cases the certificate of ownership also should be sent. WAR OF NERVES A revelation that will startle you! What the Japs may have learned from the Nazis to blast minds and nerves. Don't miss Joseph Gollomb's important story unmasking the hidden weapons aimed at sabotaging American morale. Read it in The American Weekly, the magazine distributed with next week's LOS ANGELES EXAMINER.—adv. January 1, 1942 FALLOWING TALK The woman's place in defense program and community service is made clearer to a representative group of Anaheim clubwomen the Elks clubhouse Monday afternoon when Mrs. Vida Stone, organizer, explained needs and services of the Voluntary organization. Mrs. Stone was introduced by chairman of the day, Mrs.aude I. MacLaine. Builder Here, Long Beach After the earthquake in 1933. Durfee leaves his widow, Lily Durfee of Long Beach; a M. Eugen Durfee, jr., of Long Beach; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Matters of Malibu Beach: his mother Mrs. Minerva J. Culbertson of Jolla; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Eddiard of La Jolla; and a grand- THE POCKETBOOK OF KNOWLEDGE BY TOPPS CHOCOLATE OR COCOA? WHEN ITS FAT CONTENT IS LESS, THAN 50% CHOCOLATE BECOMES COCOA SPEEDING UP DEFENSE—SPECIAL TELEPHONE HOOKUPS ARE PROVIDED FOR WORKERS IN AN AIRPLANE PLANT 50 THAT A MAN INSIDE THE FUSELAGE CAN GIVE DIRECTIONS TO A HELPER OUTSIDE WITHOUT STOPPING WORK GOSI-OUT OF GAS! MOTOR-DRIVEN ICE SKATES ARE AMONG THE LATEST GADGETS TO BE PATENTED BY A U.S. INVENTOR ROSEBUSH, TEXAS, NAMED A ROSEBUSH, IS ONE TOWN THAT LIVES UP TO ITS NAME...THERE IS A ROSEBUSH IN EVERY YARD IN THE TOWN THE UNITED STATES HAS A TOTAL OF 390,000 PRODUCING OIL WELLS FAMIL GATHERING A delightful family gathering took place on Christmas day at Anaheim’s Social Swim DINNER AT NEW HOME Twelve members of the families of Mr. and Mrs. Arval Morris’ celebrated Chirstmas at the Morris’ new home on E. Santa Ana st. CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER With A. L. Raymonds of 807 N. Celena st. on Christmas eve were Mr. and Mrs Herbert E. Morey, mother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Raymond, and their daughter, Mary Ann, of San Marino; and Mr. and Mrs. George Gould, parents of Mrs. Raymond, of Santa Ana. The Raymonds will celebrate New Year’s at the Gould home. FIRST CHRISTMAS A lovely Christmas dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ross Christmas at their home on E. Dele st. It was the first Christmas for their grandchild, Sherrol Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Ross. Others present were Betty and Bill Ross, Clifford Beckler, Mrs. Della Nowlan of Long Beach, and Howard Serman. BORN ON THE 25th A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Burgess of Route 3, Anheim, on Christmas day in the Anheim, on Christmas day in the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. The young lady was the second child in the family. DINNER AT 3 P.M. Guests of the Charles Evans of 504 S. Citron st. on Christmas day were Mrs. Isabelle Erskine, mother of the hostess, of Anaheim; E. B. Larimer, uncle of Mrs. Evans, of Los Angeles; W. J. Evans, father, of Anaheim; the host and hostess and daughter, Barbara. Dinner was served at 3 p.m. and gifts were exchanged following the feast. PITNEYS AT FRESNO Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pitney of this city spent the Christmas vacation at the home of Ralph Homer in Fresno. It was a reunion for Mr. Pitney with his cousins: Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Guy and daughter, Frances, of Great Falls, Montana; Mrs. Maud Foster and son, James, of Brentwood; Mrs. Jean Posey of Los Angeles; W. Brooks, George Sieverts and the host of Fresno. CHRISTMAS JOY DOUBLED Not only the joy of the Christmas season filled the hearts and home of the B. G. Schlossers but also the joy brought with the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Miner recently, Mrs. Miner, daughter of the Schlossers, returned from the hospital to the Schlosser home. Enjoying the happiness with the Miners and the Schlossers were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ross and daughter. FAMIL GATHERING A delightful family gathering took place on Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene P. Hapgood, 714 N. Philadelphia st. A delicious dinner was served at small tables in the living-room, before the open fire, near the beautiful Christmas tree and surrounded by many gifts. The guests in addition to the hosts and hostess, were Mrs. Winifred Bell, Mrs. Stella Hapgood, Miss Grace Bailey of Anaheim; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winsor, their children, Stephanie and Brian, of Laguna Beach; and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sticfel of Long Beach. SANTA ANA, ORANGE GUESTS At the H. H. Bruns home on Christmas were Mrs. Mabel Moll, Mrs. Curtis Bruns and daughter, Dewella, of Santa Ana, and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bruns of Orange. After dinner, gifts were opened and a good time visiting was enjoyed. Visiting the Bruns from San Diego is Mrs. C. W. Clark who will leave Friday. TWO DAYS AHEAD Christmas was celebrated two days ahead by a group of Anaheim people, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Miller of 118 W. Broadway entertained seven guests at a holiday dinner Tuesday. Those present were Mrs. Emma Grimshaw and daughter, Mary Alice of Anaheim; Edwin Miller and sons, Edwin jr., and Donald, of Corona Del Mar; and Miss Elenora Parker of Anaheim. Happy New Year In we extend the heartiest of New Year's greetings from the Southern California company to all the members of the Edison "family" – customers, stockholders, employees. Let us not allow the shadows of war to darken the traditional spirit of Year. Rather, let us all take this occasion to strengthen the ties of good fellow-neighborliness. Let us reaffirm our faith and determination that our nation forward to its greatest victory. May 1942 bring this victory and that will follow! May 1942 bring happiness to each of you. Southern California Edison Company Ltd. R. E. BACON District Manager