anaheim-gazette 1942-01-15

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 18, 1918 ADMIRAL DEWEY Admiral George Dewey, the hero of Manila, died at his home in Washington, Tuesday evening. He was in his 80th year. Admiral Dewey's feat in entering Manila bay 7,000 miles from his base, and with his small squadron, smashing the Spanish vessels and fortifications, with the loss of only a few men, is one of the brilliant pages of American history. FISHER BUILDING SOLD The Fisher building on W. Center st. has been sold to Fred Koesel, the deal involving property valued at $80,000. J. E. Fisher, owner of the building takes 11½ acres of oranges on Santa Ana st. as part payment. NO SMUDGING John Cook who has one of the show places on S. Walnut st. and who knows also how to raise lima beans down on the San Joaquin ranch, goes on record forcibly and says any man who says smudge pots were worked overtime in Anaheim the past month is a base pervaricator, not to use the shorter and uglier word. Mr. Cook says there is not even a smudge pot in Anaheim or within a radius of 50 Years Ago January 14, 1892 STREET WORK The Board of City Trustees met in regular session yesterday afternoon. Present: Chairman Reiser, and Trustees Witte, Schindler, Littlefield, and Pellegrin. The regular order of business was suspended in order to take up the opening of bids for street work. The following bids for work on the outlying streets were read: B. F. Porter offered to grade the following streets at the annexed amounts: West st., $140; Citron, $175; Palm, $140; Lemon, $150; Los Angeles, $600; Olive, $150; North, $175; Sycamore, $160; Santa Ana, $175; South, $150; Broadway from Olive to Conrad's brewery, $180; Chartres from Lemon to Olive, $50; Cypress, from Lemon to Olive, $50; Chestnut, from Los Angeles to Palm, $50. Total amount, $2,390. F. M. French of Los Angeles offered to do the work at the rate of three and one-half cents per lineal foot. Mr. Porter's bid was accepted, it being the lower of the two bids by about $300. Bids were opened for the grading of Center st. H. A. Boege offered to grade the street from the Santa Fe depot to West st. for $2,- EULOGY CLASS The new home of Mrs. Minneapolis Lockman, formerly of Garden Grove, and now living on the Imperial Ranch near La Habra, where the scene of the Eulogy class meeting of the Caivary Baptist church Tuesday evening. Devotionals was led by Rev. Eller Dobkins after which amusing games were conducted by Mrs. Luella Beardsley. Prizes went to Mrs. Helen Hanson and Mrs. Caritola Sontag. Special guests were Mrs. Stella Cooley of Baker, former member of the group, and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Evertschipp. Refreshments were served by Miss Mamie Jenkins, Miss Vall Ball, Mrs. Dobkins, Mrs. Pegrange and Mrs. Ethel Jackson. A group gift was presented to the hostess by the class. HORACE MANN DINNER Tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. Horace Mann PTA will stage a ney dinner as the feature of annual Fathers' Night at school. Dinner at 5 cents a dish will served with Mrs. Richard Glover as dinner chairman. A program will follow with Paul Demar principal of the high school, speaking on "Schools and Defensives Students of the school and club will provide music. Friends and members of the PTA are invited to come. PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP Miss Eleanor Davis of Anahi was among the 290 young people present at a Pilgrim Fellowship convention at Bakersfield. NO SMUDGING John Cook who has one of the show places on S. Walnut st. and who knows also how to raise lima beans down on the San Joaquin ranch, goes on record forcibly and says any man who says smudge pots were worked overtime in Anaheim the past month is a base pervaricator, not to use the shorter and uglier word. Mr. Cook says there is not even a smudge pot in Anaheim or within a radius of two miles from town. Mr. Cook does not like to see these false reports go out from this section. QUIT HIS JOB Rudolph Fossek has quit his job as city sprinkler, which he has successfully held against all other bidders for many years past. He is going to sell his pair of mules and dispose of the sprinkler wagon equipment, and will return to private life for the present at least. SENATOR ANDERSON Senator Anderson was in town on Monday appraising the property of the late Capt. L. R. Williams. He was assisted by J. B. Rae, executor of the estate, and C. S. Troutman and F. C. Rimpau as assistant appraisers. ST. MICHAEL'S RECTOR Rev. G. R. Messias, rector of St. Michael's, will be the speaker at the business mens' luncheon today. Something good is expected and there should be a full table. TWO BLADES OF GRASS J. W. Walls was an interested spectator at the session of the City dads Thursday evening. Johnny had no ax to grind, but simply came up to watch the city fathers keep the municipal wheels a moving. Johnny has a fine walnut orchard on the East side, and since he has turned farmer, makes two blades of grass grow where only one grew before. ESTATE APPRAISED The estate of Adolph Rimpau, deceased, has been appraised at $91,000. The greater part of the estate consists of 50 shares in the Rimpau realty company, valued at $70,000. MASONIC LODGE The Masonic lodge installed the following officers Friday night: M. W. Martenet, worthy master; E. L. Goodrich, senior warden; George Chambers, senior deacon; E. R. Abbey, tyler; W. H. Cham- COLLAPSED TANK In the matter of rebuilding the lately collapsed tank at the water works, the Board of City trustees decided to advertise for bids for doing the work. Mr. Schindler submitted sketches of the contemplated City hall. The building to be a highly ornamental structure of two stories. The plans were accepted and Mr. Schindler was authorized to draw up specifications in conformity with said plans and submit the same to an adjourned meeting, be to held Monday next at 2 o'clock. Adjourned. OCCUPIED SOON It is reported that Mrs. Metz's building on the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets will soon be occupied by a grocery and general merchandise store. WESTMINSTER CREAMERY The Westminster Creamery furnishes the Raymond hotel at Pasadena with milk and cream, and ships them sixty gallons of it every evening by express. SEVERE INJURIES While hunting ducks down at the Bolsa in company with John Hanna last week, Col. Polhemus of Miraflores was thrown from Olive, $50; Cypress, from Lemont to Olive, $50; Chestnut, from Los Angeles to Palm, $50. Total amount, $2,390. F. M. French of Los Angeles offered to do the work at the rate of three and one-half cents per lineal foot. Mr. Porter's bid was accepted, it being the lower of the two bids by about $300. Bids were opened for the grading of Center st. H. A. Boege offered to grade the street from the Santa Fe depot to West st. for $2,-450. Mr. Boege's bid was accepted. The clerk reported the collection of $2.42 for delinquent taxes for 1889-90. The treasurer reported a balance in bank in favor of the city amounting to $16,095. Of this amount, $13,482 is the money in several bond funds. The engineer was instructed to inspect all water meters on the first of every month. He is to report to the clerk and the latter officer to make out proper receipts at the rate of 40 cents for 1,000 gallons. The clerk to turn the receipts over to the marshal for collection and on failure of prompt payment the marshal to turn water off. A penalty of $2 to be attached every time the water is shut off. PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP Miss Eleanor Davis of Anahua was among the 290 young people present at a Pilgrim Fellowship convention at Bakersfield weekend. It was the mid-winter conference of all Southern California Congressional churches. Bill Friend of Santa Ana elected president of the Fellowship. Accompanying Miss Davis with Barbara Bastady, Connie Blank and Mrs. Wade Blosc, all of Bain Park. DORCAS CIRCLE Members of the Dorcas Club will meet at the Wesley Methodist church for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. J. W. Haines Mrs. M. M. Oldham will be hostesses. EBELL SECTION MEETINGS Chairmen of the various sections of Ebell gave reports at general meeting last week concerning the programs for January. The Bible section with its chairman, Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, meet next Monday with Rev W. Weisman, pastor of the Leran church of Los Angeles, speaker. Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, chair of the Book section, announced that a review will be given on current best seller, "The Su My Undoing," on January 26. The Ebell Drama section Mrs. Don Franks as chairman meet January 28 Mrs. G.F.H county chairman of Drama Santa Ana, will review the "George Washington Slept H" MARINER'S CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Leighton were hosts to members of Mariner's club executive last night at the home of Ross' mother, Mrs. Beckler Wagner road. A potluck dinner was served which the nominating committee announced the nominees this year's officers. Election be held Feb. 4 at a banquet meeting. Plans were made for the executive board meeting Felix which will be a joint meeting which newly elected board and present one Mrs.John Knu The estate of Adolph Rimpau, deceased, has been appraised at $91,000. The greater part of the estate consists of 50 shares in the Rimpau realty company, valued at $70,000. MASONIC LODGE The Masonic lodge installed the following officers Friday night: M. W. Martenet, worthy master; E. L. Goodrich, senior warden; George Chambers, senior deacon; E. R. Abbey, tyler; W. H. Chambers, secretary; Chas. A. Boege, treasurer; J. B. Root, marshal; J. A. Fay, and Joe Collins, stewards. SUIT FOR DIVORCE Nellie E. Terry has filed suit for divorce against George W. Terry, Richard Melrose acting as her attorney. She alleges desertion as the grounds. A year ago, Terry suddenly left Anaheim and has not returned. He was a partner in Backs and Terry's undertaking establishment and after his disappearance, his wife took his place in the business and has helped conduct it ever since. AMBULANCE IN FRANCE Miss Elizabeth Ryan, formerly of Brookshurst, writes friends that she is driving a hospital ambulance in France, having joined the Red Cross immediately after the opening of hostilities. Miss Ryan is the daughter of the late F. G. Ryan. Following his death Mrs. Ryan moved to Santa Monica with her daughters where she later married T. H. Dudley. The family subsequently went to England. Miss Elizabeth Ryan is a tennis player of renown and has participated in many tourneys in this country and England. GROWER'S ASSOCIATION The Placentia Orange Grower's association is building a new packing house at a cost of $25,000. It will be on the line of the Pacific Electric, and will be completed by April 1. WESTMINSTER CREAMERY The Westminster Creamery furnishes the Raymond hotel at Pasadena with milk and cream, and ships them sixty gallons of it every evening by express. SEVERE INJURIES While hunting ducks down at the Bolsa in company with John Hanna last week, Col. Polhemus of Miraflores was thrown from his buggy by the breaking of the reach and sustained severe injuries about the shoulder. He is getting over it as rapidly as may be expected. BEST PAINTERS Painter Nemetz is engaged in manufacturing some very handsome signs for Conrad's brewery. Nemetz is one of the best painters in Southern California, and turns out artistic signs in the highest styles of art. FOOTHILL RANCH It is reported that Col. Northam has sold his foothill ranch above Fullerton, containing 150 acres set out to young orchard to an Eastern gentleman for $35,000. GRAND JURY Among those indicted by the United States Grand jury in Los Angeles on Saturday were J. D. Lynch and Colonel J. J. Ayers of the Herald. They were charged with sending copies of the Herald containing lottery advertisements through the mail. Their bonds are fixed at $2,000 each. TUG OF WAR The Santa Ana boys are talking of getting up a tug of war for next week. They ought to succeed. They have good staying qualities. They were beaten in four straight tugs over here, but came up smiling after each defeat. The Santa Anas are a great team, but were out of luck over here. BUSINESS WOMEN The national president of Business and Professional Women clubs, Dr. Minnie L. Maffett, ed in a letter to the Ana club that all women continue a normal manner to do the activities to which they have been customed. Dr. Maffett also stressed fact that the 76,000 men throughout the nation cooperate with their local emergency Cross units in defense work. EASTERN STAR MEETING Members of Chispa church OES, met Tuesday evening at Masonic temple for a potluck followed by a business meeting. About fifty were present to joy a musical program by triple trio of Anaheim high school Numbers offered were "Amor My Own" by Nobel King; "Of Saint Marie's" by Adams; "Tonight We Love" by Stokoe as arranged by Freddie Martin. Louis B. Mayer, motion executive, has bought several ranches near Perris, River county. ANAHEIM GAZETTE CLUB CARNIVAL Telephone Your Notices For These Columns To Anaheim 2206 NATIVE SONS, GOLDEN WEST Members of the Native Sons of the Golden West in Orange county will honor Grand Trusteee Walter H. Odemar on his official visit to Santa Ana parlor next Monday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall, Fourth and French sts. As a part of the extensive program, Grand Trustee Odemar will discuss "The Native Sons and Our National Emergency." R. A. Chaffee, president of the parlor, has announced that refreshments will be served following the meeting. Odemar, prominent Los Angeles attorney, is a real Native Son of California, being a descendant of the Costello family that once owned most of Lower California and Catalina Island. He has practiced his profession in Los Angeles since his graduation from Stanford Law school in 1928. He is also secretary and attorney for the Los Angeles Orthopaedic foundation. TOWNSEND CLUB Anaheim Townsendites of the Townsend Club No. 1 will hold their regular weekly meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the club room, 224 E. Center st. The public is invited to attend and a program and reading of "Washington Flash" is promised by officers. CYPRESS FARM CENTER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE Sustaining members of the Anaheim chapter of the Assistance League were honored at a meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sid McGraw on N. Euclid ave. Mrs. H. D. Newkirk, Mrs. Charles Mann, Mrs. John Wilson, Mrs. Theodore Kuchel and Mrs. J. C. Hilleary were assistant hostess chairmen. Mrs. Newkirk reported on the projects and aid extended in this community during the past month by the Anaheim chapter. Two cases have received hospitalization with glasses being provided for one. The installation of a modern incubator and oxygen equipment loaned to the Anaheim hospital concluded activities of 1941. A joint meeting with the Los Angeles chapter in Los Angeles on Feb. 24 was announced by Mrs. Jefferson Rust, president of the local unit. Plans were also presented for the merchants' lunchcon Jan. 29. Sustaining members attending were Mesdames C. L. Grim, Geo. Paige, Howard Tews, Emily Glover, A. W. Young, Wilbert Bonney, H. T. Leo, C. V. Schutz, J. A. Clayes, Henry Kuchel, Cassie Weathered, R. W. Todd and D. L. Youngs. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S RELIEF January meeting of the board WSCS PLEDGE SERVICE “Love in Action,” the New Year theme, was disbanded at a candlelight pledge service the women’s society at the Temple Methodist church week. Leaders were Mrs. T. L. Burden, Mrs. Earl Wood and Mrs. Paul Davidson. A dessert luncheon preceded program with Mrs. Arthur O'First vice-president, as chairman. It was decided group to hold luncheons so the form of a “share a dish” a small charge to be made in the work of the organization. The program chairman, Paul Demaree, presented Dr. J. Fackiner and Mrs. Eaquarth in duet numbers, panied by Miss Elizabeth Banner. The major student book new year, “Christian Impulse” was reviewed in part by Thomas L. Burden. The bents the place of the church emphasized particularly the conscious church. Mrs. Carol Yonge, presiding the group, introduced Mrs. sa Houswald, spiritual life man, who led a short devotion. Important plans group include the comingance meeting Jan. 20 at Palm and the Orange county con on Jan. 27 in Anaheim. RIM FELLOWSHIP Mrs Eleanor Davis of Anaheim among the 290 young people at a Pilgrim Fellowship convention at Bakersfield last month. It was the mid-winter conference of all Southern Californians congressional churches. Friend of Santa Ana was president of the Fellowship companying Miss Davis were Barbara Bastady, Connie Blose, Mrs. Wade Blose, all of Bueark. CAS CIRCLE Members of the Dorcas Circle meet at the Wesley Methodist church for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs. J. W. Haines and Mr. M. Oldham will be co-attenders. SECTION MEETINGS Chairmen of the various sections of Ebell gave reports at the final meeting last week concerning the programs for January. Bible section with its chairwoman Mrs. A. P. M. Brown, will next Monday with Rev. O. Weisman, pastor of the Luthchurch of Los Angeles, as speaker. D. Jerry Youngs, chairman of the Book section, announced a review will be given of the best seller, "The Sun Is Undoing," on January 26. Ebell Drama section with Don Franks as chairman will be January 28. Mrs. G. F. Hulse, chief chairman of Drama from Ana Ana, will review the play, George Washington Slept Here." WINER'S CLUB Mrs. and Mrs. Leighton Ross hosts to members of the inner's club executive board night at the home of Mrs. mother, Mrs. Beckler, on other road. Potluck dinner was served af-which the nominating committees announced the nominees for year's officers. Election will held Feb. 4 at a banquet meet-plans were made for the next intive board meeting Feb. 11 which will be a joint meeting of newly elected board and the next one. Mrs. John Knutzen TOWNSEND CLUB Anaheim Townsendites of the Townsend Club No. 1 will hold their regular weekly meeting next Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the club room, 224 E. Center st. The public is invited to attend and a program and reading of "Washington Flash" is promised by officers. CYPRESS FARM CENTER New regulations and changes in the exemptions in the Income Tax law will be discussed by A. D. Smiley, adviser on income tax schedules, tonight at the meeting of the Cypress-Magnolia Farm Center at the Magnolia school house. A semi-potluck dinner will be given at 6:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. The rest of the food will be furnished by the Center. A. L. Wolfert, director of the Farm bureau, will discuss matters of current importance at the meeting. A short period will be devoted to explaining the part that farmers can take in strengthening Civilian defense. What a two billion dollar bank means to California Bank of America has reached the most important milepost in its 57 years of progressive banking history. It has just passed the two billion dollar mark in resources...a record never before attained by any bank in the United States outside of New York City. Thus Bank of America is in a better position than ever to serve the many California industries so vital to the defense program as well as the many other activities. CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S RELIEF January meeting of the board of directors of the Crippled Children's Relief Association of Orange County was held in Kibel's cafe, Fullerton, Friday. The business meeting was presided over by the president, Miss E. Kate Rea. The board's sympathy was expressed to the family of Mrs. William Kelsey, whose recent death deprived the association of a very efficient board member. It was announced that a clinic will be held by the State on Feb. 6 in Santa Ana, at which time handicapped children will be examined by competent physicians and recommendations made as to treatment. The board members who will assist are Miss Rea, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Renner, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Seidel and Mrs. McFadden. Assistance has been rendered to cases as follows: an artificial leg, braces for three cases, surgical support, artificial eye, glasses for three cases and glasses to be secured for three new cases. Members present at the meeting were Miss Rea, Mrs. Oscar Renner, Mrs. Tom Scott, Miss Grace Bailey, all of Anaheim; Mrs. Geo.Briggs, Santa Ana; Mrs. Juanita Seidel and Mrs. C.V.Newman of Laguna Beach; Mrs.Athur Anderson and Mrs.Tom McFadden of Placentia; Miss Helen Paull of the County Health department; and Dr.C.Glenn Curtis of Brea. The next meeting of the board will be Feb. 13 at the Anaheim Elks club at 12 noon. MOTHER COLONY, DAR Mrs. Honor H.Easton of Harbor blvd.was hostess to members of Mother Colony chapter,Daughters of the American Revolution,Friday afternoon.Mrs.David Toms was co-hostess. The meeting opened with a delicious luncheon at 1 o'clock followed by a meeting called to order by the Regent,Mrs.Albert Karlen.The flag salute was led by the Chaplain,Mrs.Frank Gibbswho then read Phillipians 3:13-14 together with appropriate comments.The chapter received a number of gratifying reports from Thomas L.Burden.The bencents the place of the church emphasized particularly their conscious church. Mrs.Carol Yonge,presidentthe group,introduced Mrs.sa Houswald,s spiritual life man,who led a short devoid period.Impartant plans group include the coming meeting Jan. 20 at Pandthe Orange county con on Jan. 27 in Anaheim. Four leaders of the circlionof the organization weected at the meeting with maining two to be namedThose selected were Mr.Grizzle,Mrs.H.J.FackinCharles Ahlstrom and Mrence Wagner. MASONIC LODGE The grand master of allic lodges of California,H.M.Smith of Los Angeles,honored at a reception g morrow at the Santa AnaA 6:30 dinner will be seriAnaheim members are u attend. BINESS WOMEN The national president of Business and Professional Women's Society, Dr. Minnie L. Maffett, urged a letter to the Anaheim City that all women continue in informal manner to do the activism which they have been accustomed. M. Maffett also stressed the need that the 76,000 members throughout the nation cooperate with their local emergency Red Cross units in defense work. TERN STAR MEETING Members of Chispa chapter met Tuesday evening at the iconic temple for a potluck dinner followed by a business meeting about fifty were present to enlarge musical program by the trio of Anaheim high school students offered were "America, Own" by Nobel King; "Bellsaint Marie's" by Adams and "Night We Love" by Stokowski arranged by Freddie Martin. Louis B. Mayer, motion picture executive, has bought several shares near Perris, Riverside city. Bank of America National Trusted Savings Association RESOURCES . . $2,095,635,618.82 DEPOSITS . . $1,908,383,921.23 CAPITAL FUNDS . $ 160,378,646.46 (As of December 31, 1941) California's only statewide bank BANKING THAT IS BUILDING CALIFORNIA ESCROWS Conveyancing Birth Certificates ARTHUR G. PORTER RELIABLE ESCROW SERVICE 261 E. Center St. Anaheim Phone 4043 OLD AGE PENSIONERS Meeting of the Old Age Pensioners of California will be held Sunday afternoon at the MWA hall, 402½ E. Fourth st., Santa Ana, at 2 o'clock. A complete resume of what has been going on at the special session of the state legislature this week in behalf of senior citizens will be enjoyed. Pensioners interested in making a garden in their own back yard with the possibility of making a few dollars on the side, and the elimination of rental deductions by the home owning pensioners and taxpayers will be discussed. SCS PLEDGE SERVICE "Love in Action," the WSCS New Year theme, was displayed in a candlelight pledge service of the women's society at the White Temple Methodist church last week. Leaders were Mrs. Thomas Burden, Mrs. Earl Woodward and Mrs. Paul Davidson. A dessert luncheon preceded the program with Mrs. Arthur Osborn, first vice-president, as hostess chairman. It was decided by the group to hold luncheons soon in the form of a "share a dish" with small charge to be made to aid the work of the organization. The program chairman, Mrs. Paul Demaree, presented Mrs. H. Fackiner and Mrs. Earl Reardh in duet numbers, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Fackier. The major student book of the new year, "Christian Imperative," was reviewed in part by Rev. Thomas L. Burden. The book accounts the place of the church and emphasized particularly the world-conscious church. Mrs. Carol Yonge, president of the group, introduced Mrs. Melis-Houswald, spiritual life chairman, who led a short devotional period. 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