anaheim-gazette 1942-02-27

Page Two of the ANAHEIM GAZETTE February 26, 1942 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 March 1, 1917 PROPOSITION LAUNCHED A proposition was launched at the board of trade meeting Monday night that will mean much for this city and vicinity. It is proposed to hold an "Anaheim Valencia Show" to be held here in either June or July. Other cities have had shows of various kinds but it remains for Anaheim to hold a Valencia show, for this is the home of that fruit. The project was suggested by John Zeigler and met instant approval by all present. All Valencia growers will be asked to assist in making the show a success. Gerald Sandilands was named as chairman of the executive committee. NEW CITY HALL The Board of City Trustees went into an informal discussion of a new city hall proposition at their meeting Friday night and started a campaign along that line. Anaheim needs a new municipal building. A city park is also a thing devoutly to be wished for and the trustees are determined to get both. A modern city hall upon the present site on East Center street, or a city hall with a suitable park in a block close in, 50 Years Ago February 25, 1892 THE HONORABLE BOARD The honorable Board of City Trutesc met in regular session yesterday afternoon. Present: Chairman Reiser, Trustees Littlefield, Witte, Pellogrin, and Schindler. The committee on public improvements reported progress on street work. The clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Michel to remove obstructions from the street in front of his property on Center street. Contract bond of H. A. Boege of H. A. Boege for the grading of Center and Adams streets received and filed. Street lamps were ordered erected at the corner of Adele and Olive streets and at the corner of Charres and Hedwig streets and at the corner of Chestnut and Lemon streets. In the matter of opening bids for constructing cession at the city well, bid of Jas. des Granges was read. As the bid did not conform to the requirements as advertised, the same was rejected. Opening of bids for the erection of the City hall was postponed until the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, March 9. Adjourned. LADIES INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY LOIS REBEKAH LODGE Lois Rebekah lodge of Anaheim sponsored a public card party Friday evening in the Odd Fellow hall. Thirteen tables were played Winners in pinochle were Mrs. Adele House, Berthyle Reising A. G. Tuma and Ed Fergus. Bridge game winners were Mrs. Elsie Black, Mrs. Maybelle Spencer, Jim Black and Clayton Allis Prizes in 500 were awarded Mrs. Edna Kruse, Margie Vaughan, R. J. Baumman and E. Murphy. General chairman for the evening was Mrs. Spencer aided Mrs. Ralph Summers, Mrs. Kruz Barbara Myers, Mrs. Madi Gates, Mrs. Mae Willis and M Borth as hostesses. The lodge will meet again March 6. Each member is requested to bring a guest. ANTIQUE CLUB Mrs. Clyde Webb was host to members of the Anaheim Anque club at the home of her sister Mrs. Ted Bolte., in Santa Ana Friday afternoon. Following a one oclock lunch con, an informal discussion was held on "The Old Glass Paper weight." Guests introduced Mrs. Arthur Shipkey and M William Webb of Anaheim. The club will meet again Ma NEW CITY HALL The Board of City Trustees went into an informal discussion of a new city hall proposition at their meeting Friday night and started a campaign along that line. Anaheim needs a new municipal building. A city park is also a thing devoutly to be wished for and the trustees are determined to get both. A modern city hall upon the present site on East Center street, or a city hall with a suitable park in a block close in, and upon the state highway, are the two vital propositions. Which are you in favor of? BOUNTIFUL RAINFALL The bountiful rainfall which has descended during the past 10 days insures splendid crops. The precipitation came just at the right time and has given all vegetation renewed life. The normal rainfall for this section is about 15 inches, but it has been the experience of old-timers that a lesser amount, distributed at convenient intervals in minor quantities does more good to insure good crops than large volumes do in a more limited space of time. A half inch of rain now and then at this time of the year will do more good than several inches earlier in the season. While a large volume of rain naturally replenishes the earth's supply and insures a goodly quantity of the life-giving fluid in the lower valleys, still it is a matter of record that in past years a precipitation of say 7 or 8 inches at opportune times does more good to bring about large crops of the smaller grains, besides giving pasturage a decided boost. Up to date, we have had nearly 12 inches of rain and the season is most propitious. ASSESSOR JAMES SLEEPER County Assessor James Sleeper, who will commence the annual assessment next Monday for the various districts of the county, has named his field deputies. Three of the 11 deputies are new appointees, the remaining 8 being reappointed from last year. The new deputies are N. J. Edwards for Orange; C. C. Lambert, Tustin; and J. R. Lemon for Newport Beach. The other deputies are as follows: J. G. Launer for La Habra, P. T. Woodward for Fullerton; J. J. Schneider for Anaheim; E. F. Waite for Santa Ana; H. E. Vanderleek for San Juan Capistrano; C. E. Lavering for Huntington Beach; W. H. Bentley for corner of Chestnut and Lemon streets. In the matter of opening bids for constructing cassion at the city well, bid of Jas. des Granges was read. As the bid did not conform to the requirements as advertised, the same was rejected. Opening of bids for the erection of the City hall was postponed until the next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, March 9. Adjourned. LADIES INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY The Ladies Industrial Society of the Presbyterian church met at the residence of Mrs. Grimshaw last Thursday afternoon and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Heald, president; Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Bancroft, vice-presidents; Miss Elsie Aubert, secretary; and Mrs. Ey, treasurer. EARTHQUAKE Quite a sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 11:30 p.m., Tuesday. The vibration was from north to south, and lasted about 20 seconds. It was the heaviest shock ever felt here. Buildings creaked and tin roofs set up a rattle. Clocks stopped and some people ran out of their homes in robes de noche, but they speedily got back in bed again when they found that no damage was done PAPER BAG SOCIAL The Paper Bag social given at the Del Campo Monday evening by Native Sons and Daughters assisted by the Triple S social club, was a largely attended and very enjoyable affair. The hotel dining room was filled with merry makers in paper bags of various designs. After the grand march, bags and masks were cast aside, and dancing continued to the strains of Ramierez brothers string band until a late hour. Refreshments were served during the evening. Among those present were Prof. and Mrs. Little, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dickel, Mr. and Mrs. A. Thomass, Mr. and Mrs. John Everharty, Mr. and Mrs. F. Rimpau, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Pellegrin, Misses Fannie and Maggie Higgins, Miss Helen Bancroft,, Mrs L. G. Bates,, Miss Lulu James, Miss Lute Bailey, Miss Clemie Schmidt, Misses Lillie and Rose Robison, Miss Fannie Rowe, Miss Ida Everhardy, Miss Hattie Baker. Miss Meta Polhemus, Miss Anna Boege, Misses Dora and Minnie Zeyn, Miss Kellogg, Miss Zoila ANTIQUE CLUB Mrs. Clyde Webb was host to members of the Anaheim Anque club at the home of her sister Mrs. Ted Bolte,, in Santa Ana Day afternoon. Following a one oclock lunch eon, an informal discussion was held on "The Old Glass Paper weight." Guests introduced Mrs. Arthur Shipkey and Mrs William Webb of Anaheim. The club will meet again Ma-20. NELLIE C. BENSON A native o Ohio but a resident of Stanton for nearly 20 years Nellie C. Benson, 83, died Saturday afternoon at the family house on Cerritos avenue. Funeral services were conducted from Bgenfeld mortuary with the F Albert J. Stuart, pastor of the amitos Friends church, officiating and burial was made in Los Vista cemetery. The deceased is survived by two sons,, Paul H. and Martin Benson, Stanton; two daughters Mrs. Rhoda Miser, Westmoreland and Mrs. Kathryn Fish, Gre Rapids, Michigan; one brother Brooks L. Hine, Washington; twelve grandchildren and the great grandchildren. MATTIE E. BRENNAN Death Monday night claim Mattie E. Brennan, 82, a resident of Los Alamitos for more than years, who succumbed in an ange hospital following an extended illness. Two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Walters, Oklahoma, and Mrs. M Erickson, Los Angeles; two brothers, Perry Sims, Washington; D.B.Sims, Colorado; four graff children and seven great graff children survive her. Funeral services will be c Three of the 11 deputies are new appointees, the remaining 8 being reappointed from last year. The new deputies are N. J. Edwards for Orange; C. C. Lambert, Tustin; and J. R. Lemon for Newport Beach. The other deputies are as follows: J. G. Launer for La Habra, P. T. Woodward for Fullerton; J. J. Schneider for Anaheim; E. F. Waite for Santa Ana; H. E. Vanderleek for San Juan Capistrano; C. E. Lavering for Huntington Beach; W. H. Bentley for Westminster; and E. M. Dosier for Garden Grove. FORMER RESIDENT Joe. C. Wood, a former resident of Anaheim, but now living in San Francisco, was married on February 3 to Miss Elizabeth P. Bradbury. Wood was one of the best known tobacco salesmen on the Pacific coast for a number of years, but a year ago he was made manager of the cigar department of the William Cluff company. Congratulations are extended by his old Anaheim friends. TO SAN BERNARDINO Mrs. J. S. Sheridan, Mrs. P. Karlen, and Miss Vada Wilbur went over to San Bernardo Sunday to see the Oranges. MARRIED SATURDAY Miss Pearl Simmons low Hyde were married at the home of Mrs. G. Hyde, R v Malcolm C. Martin performing the ceremony. The young couple will make their home on Melrose street. MISS ELLA FOSSEK Miss Ella Fossek who has made her home in Seattle for several years is visiting her family in Anaheim. She will leave tomorrow for San Francisco, and on March 5 will be married to F. W. Foulkes, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington. NEW STORE Isaac Lyons will open his new store in the Metz block on the 1st prox. He will carry on a complete line of groceries, provisions, ware, crackery, glassware, Mr. Lyons is too well knn need introduction at our hand. He has lived for several years or place at Orangethorpe, but is an old time merchant and cannot remain away from the cares of business. Adolph Thomass, long connected with Mr. Langerberger's store, has taken a position with Mr. Lyons. W. S. Fish will be in charge of the hardware department. Altogether the new store starts off auspiciously. ROADMASTER NORMAN Roadmaster Norman has a gang of men grading the Santa Ana road between here and the bridge. REBEKAH LODGE The Rebekah lodge of Anaheim served a public card party Friday evening in the Odd Fellows' green tables were played. Games in pinochle were Mrs. House, Berthyle Reisinger, Tuma and Ed Fergus. The game winners were Mrs. Black, Mrs. Maybelle Spenning Black and Clayton Allen. In 500 were awarded to Odna Kruse, Margie Vau-R. J. Baumman and E. S. Byrne. The chairman for the event was Mrs. Spencer aided by Ralph Summers, Mrs. Kruse, Ana Myers, Mrs. Maddie and Mrs. Mae Willis and Mrs. Mas hostesses. The lodge will meet again on 16. Each member is requesting a guest. QUE CLUB Clyde Webb was hostess members of the Anaheim Anti-club at the home of her sister, Ed Bolte., in Santa Ana Fraternity. Following a one oclock lunch informal discussion was on "The Old Glass Paper." Guests introduced were Arthur Shipkey and Mrs. Ann Webb of Anaheim. Club will meet again March GARDEN CLUB Miss Mary McClure, assisted by Mrs. David Toms, Mrs. Harold Hamilton and Mrs. J. E. Craddock entertained members of the Anaheim Garden club at the Mother Colony house on North West street Friday. Mrs. H. O. Russell spoke on shrubs for California gardens on the morning program. H. Underhill, a representative from the Orange County Farm bureau, was the second speaker and gave pointers on home gardens during the emergency period. Beautiful arrangements of sweetpeas and stock grown in the gardens of Mrs. John Boege and Mrs. M. W. Martenet were featured in the decorations planned by Mrs. Craddock. Luncheon followed the program. A centerpiece in the patriotic theme was used. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIAL Young people of White Temple Methodist church held social fellowship at the church parsonage last Sunday evening. Musical selections were enjoyed by the group, followed by refreshments. LEADS DISCUSSIONS Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church will lead one of the discussion groups at the Los Angeles District convention at Highland Park, ST. AGNES GUILD Mrs. Earl Jackson with Mrs. Ethel Caverley as co-hostess entertained members of the St. Agnes Guild at her home at 540 South Clementine street Tuesday night. Rev. D. Howard Dow, Rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, led the devotionals and made announcements concerning lenten services. Two new members were introduced and welcomed to the Guild, Mrs. Llewellyn Wilson and Mrs. Lichard Clowes. After a business meeting conducted by the Guild director, Mrs. Ted Kuchel, Program Chairman Mrs. Floyd Hubbard introduced her sister, Mrs. F. R. Melka of Santa Ana who showed colored movies of Hawaii and Oahu Islands. Mrs. Melka, an art teacher at Santa Ana, spent the summer of 1939 on the Islands studying at Hawaii University. A cooked food sale in charge of Mrs. Hugo Schulz of 306 East Wilhelmina street, was begun. Mrs. Schulz will take orders from anyone who wishes cooked food and members of the Guild will orders. Her number is 3638. Mrs. Wilson Phelps, treasurer, gave a favorable report on the recent benefit dance sponsored by the organization. It was also an- QUE CLUB Clyde Webb was hostess members of the Anaheim Anti-club at the home of her sister, Ed Bolte., in Santa Ana Frieternoon. Nowing a one oclock lunch informal discussion was on "The Old Glass Paper." Guests introduced were Arthur Shipkey and Mrs. Webb of Anaheim. Club will meet again March YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIAL Young people of White Temple Methodist church held social fellowship at the church parsonage last Sunday evening. Musical selections were enjoyed by the group, followed by refreshments. LEADS DISCUSSIONS Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church will lead one of the discussion groups at the Los Angeles District convention at Highland Park, Los Angeles, Saturday. Anaheim Funeral Notices THE C. BENSON Native o Ohio but a resident Anton for nearly 20 years, C. Benson, 83, died Satur-ternoon at the family home arritos avenue. Funeral serwere conducted from Hil-ld mortuary with the Rev. J. Stuart, pastor of the Al-ts Friends church, officiating, burial was made in Loma cemetery. deceased is survived by sons,, Paul H. and Martin L. n, Stanton; two daughters, Rhoda Miser, Westmoreland; Mrs. Kathryn Fish, Grand ms, Michigan; one brother, s L. Hine, Washington; and grandchildren and three grandchildren. THE E. BRENNAN Both Monday night claimed E. Brennan, 82, a resident Alamitos for more than 15 who succumbed in an Or-hospital following an extend-ness. daughters, Mrs. Lottie Wal- Oklahoma, and Mrs. May Nelson, Los Angeles; two broth-erry Sims, Washington; and Sims, Colorado; four granden and seven great granden survive her. General services will be con-ducted Friday at 2 o'clock from Hilgenfeld mortuary. Cremation will follow. GRACE L. EDWARDS Found asphixiated in her gas-filled apartment at 533 West Center street Monday, funeral services were conducted today from Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary for Mrs. Grace L. Edwards, a resident of Anaheim for the past 21 years. A victim of ill health for some time, Mrs. Edwards was declared a suicide by Coroner Earl R. Abbey, after Dr. Milo Tedstrom, her physician, found her body in making a professional visit to her home. Several notes found by the police confirmed the coroner's report. No relatives could be located and burial was made in Anaheim cemetery today. Seale's Ambulance 202 W. Broadway, Phone 2771 ESCROWS Conveyancing Birth Certificates ARTHUR G. PORTER RELIABLE ESCROW SERVICE 261 E. Center St. Anahelm Phone 4043 BORROW THROUGH Timeplan Buy U. S. Defense Bonds and Stamps with the money you save! EDUCATIONAL FRIENDS PROMISED SUNDAY Educational and realistic promise of Rev. Bergen B pastor of Anaheim's Free dist church, concerning a picture lecture to be present the church, Claudina at Syc at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. W. B. Van Valin, polar er now of Los Angeles,, an er of the Wanamaker exp to Point Barrow, Alaska, the picture which will be p ed to the public here, Sund Our Go has asked f in the wa NATU WHAT THIS ORDER MEANS TO G THE War Production Board has issued an o —designed to make the most effective possi natural gas facilities in the cause of Victory. You in just what this order may mean to you as a natural gas in Southern California. It is very not affect you at all. But the following que answered so that you may be better informed o BORROW THROUGH Timeplan Buy U. S. Defense Bonds and Stamps with the money you save! Amount of loan Calif. Small Loan Co. legal rate Timeplan cost* Amount saved $100 $17.00 $6 $11.00 $150 $19.50 $9 $10.50 $250 $36.50 $15 $21.50 $300 $42.56 $18 $24.56 *Remember, too, that the cost of a Timeplan loan includes insurance on the borrower's life covering the unpaid balance. How much can you save when you borrow through Timeplan instead of from a loan company charging the California small loan company legal rate? The table above gives you the answer for a few typical 12-month loans. (You can arrange a Timeplan loan for any personal or family need at any branch of Bank of America. COMPARE THE COST Timeplan personal loan COST $100 for 1 year $6 Same loan at small loan COST company legal rate $17 Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION THE War Production Board has issued an order designed to make the most effective possessions natural gas facilities in the cause of Victory. You in just what this order may mean to you as a natural gas in Southern California. It is very not affect you at all. But the following question answered so that you may be better informed o Q. Is it a fact that this order does not affect any gas equipment I already have in my home? A. That's correct. Q. Then what is the chief reason for this new order? A. Primarily to keep the greatest amount of gas available for war industries in cold weather, when major heating equipment tends to place heavy demands on the gas mains. Q. Does it prevent me from installing a new gas range...or water heater...or refrigerator? A. No. This order does not in any way stop you from installing any appliance except major heating equipment. Q. Would it stop me from installing gas heating equipment if I should decide to build a new house? A. Yes. As could still use and refrigerate source of heat be installed Q. What if but not real my plans? A. No. No before March was a part of Q. Then w A. In a worst war. It is w to our war in them continue coldest weather. At the to take care Church. Club And Society News ANAHEIM CHURCH SERVICES Attend Your Church Sunday WHITE TEMPLE METHODIST A special feature at White Temple Methodist church Sunday will be guest speaker Lucian Sandoval, prominent Anaheim Spanish-American whose topic at 7 p.m. will be "Where We Originated"—an historical discussion of Latin-America. Sandoval is a graduate of the Spanish-American Institute at Gardena and of Chapman College, Los Angeles. Morning service at 10:45 o'clock Sunday will feature "Hope Through Dark Days," the pastor's subject. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and Young People's meeting at 6 p.m. SALEM EVANGELICAL Center and Helena Streets Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; morning worship at 10:45; Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m.; evening service at 7:30. Morning sermon subject: "What of the Night?" evening: program by Young People's Missionary circle. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Topic for 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday: "Soloman,, The Wise Man, Had 1,000 Wives." College and high school age Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m., also first of five pre-Easter adult Sunday evening services. BETHEL BAPTIST Sunday morning topic: "A Ransom For Many;" communion. Evening topic: "Ho, Everyone That Thirsteth;" also songfest. CALVARY BAPTIST Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. "Cross and Crown" attendance award system; R. J. Dugdale, supt. Morning worship at 11 a.m. The Ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed. The pastor, Rev. Earl R. Berg, will speak on the subject, "The New Testament." The Right Hand of Fellowship will be extended to incoming members. Baptist Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m.; Adult Bible study and prayer fellowship at 6:30 o'clock under leadership of Caleb Hasselblad. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with the pastor preaching on the subject, "When Am I Saved?" Midject, "When Am I Saved?" Midweek quiet hour every Wednesday evening, featuring singing, Bible study, testimony and prayer. ST. MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL Sunday services: Holy communion, 8 a.m. Public worship and Church school, 10:30 a.m. Lenten service every Wednesday evening; other services as announced. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE "God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus," is the Golden Text in the Lesson-Sermon on "Christ Jesus" on Sunday in all churches of Christ, Scientist. Among the Scriptural citations are these passages from Matthew: "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews?" EDUCATIONAL FILM PROMISED SUNDAY Educational and realistic, is the promise of Rev. Bergen Birdsall, pastor of Anaheim's Free Methodist church, concerning a motion lecture to be presented at the church, Claudina at Sycamore, on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. W. B. Van Valin, polar explorer now of Los Angeles, and lead of the Wanamaker expedition Point Barrow, Alaska, made the picture which will be present to the public here, Sunday. BETHEL BAPTIST Sunday morning topic: "A Ransom For Many;" communion. Evening topic: "Ho, Everyone That Thirsteth;" also songfest. BROADWAY METHODIST Bible class at 9:30 a.m.; morning service at 10:45 o'clock. Prayer meeting each Wednesday at 2 p.m. during Easter season. Our Government asked full cooperation in war-time use of NATURAL GAS War Production Limitation Order No. L-31, dated February 16 ORDER MEANS TO GAS CUSTOMERS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Union Board has issued an order — known as "L-31" — like the most effective possible use of our Country's cause of Victory. You are, of course, interested in may mean to you as a household consumer of California. It is very likely that the order will But the following questions are presented and may be better informed on this important subject: 70,000 new homes were added in Southern California in 1941.) This places a strain on present transmission facilities which, if expanded, would require precious steel, iron and other materials needed for war purposes. a. Then I'm correct in assuming that the reserve supplies of natural gas are adequate? A. Yes. As a builder of a new house, you could still use gas for cooking, water heating, and refrigeration, but not as the principal source of heat in your house, unless it should be installed before March 1. Q. What if I'm already building a house but not ready to move in? Must I change my plans? A. No. Not if the foundation is completed before March 1 and the heating equipment was a part of your construction contract. Q. Then why is such an order necessary? A. In a word — because it will help win the war. It is very important now to supply gas to our war industries and endeavor to provide them continuous supplies even during our coldest weather, when heating load is heaviest. At the same time, it has been necessary to take care of our growing population (over 70,000 new homes were added in Southern California in 1941.) This places a strain on present transmission facilities which, if expanded, would require precious steel, iron and other materials needed for war purposes. Q. Then I'm correct in assuming that the reserve supplies of natural gas are adequate? A. Yes. The known natural gas reserves in California are now greater than at any other time in history. The trouble is that gas at its source doesn't heat homes or keep essential war production humming. And of course our Government requires that critical war materials not be drawn upon, in times like these, for major expansion of transmission facilities. Instead they ask us to use our present facilities to supply as much gas as possible where it is most needed. Q. What about non-residential use of gas — say, for my plant or business establishment? A. The order places certain restrictions on the use of gas by new, non-residential customers, and on the installations of added equipment by existing non-residential customers. If you are one of these customers and are planning to expand your plant or establish additional locations, we suggest that you consult a complete copy of the order or see your gas company.