anaheim-gazette 1942-08-06

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 August 9, 1917 FACTORY STARTED Most of the machinery at the sugar factory was started up Saturday night although no beets were sliced until Monday. The preliminary run was made for the purpose of testing out the new machinery, and seeing that everything was in running order. Among the new improvements is a new whistle which is some noise maker. WATER FOR GROVES Many orange growers in the west section use water from the septic tanks owned by the city of Anaheim and have been doing so for several years. They see renewed vigor imparted to their trees and consequently a better grade of fruit is harvested. A large number of orange growers are how using the water and more want it, but Rockwell says the supply is limited and the demand can not be filled. PAVING IN PROGRESS The L.A. paving company moved their paving outfit here the first of the week and are now engaged on the block on Santa Ana street between Los Angeles and Lemon. The work is to be done by private contract. The dip on Los Angeles street at that point is also to be taken out and re-cemented. A storm drain is to be placed in the block which will greatly relieve the situation during heavy rainfall. Water naturally drains to this point and in the past has caused considerable in- 50 Years Ago August 11, 1892 UNION WATER CO. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Union Water company met in regular session on Saturday. Present Directors McFadden, Tuffree, Amerige, Rust, Strain and Spencer. Director Amerige of the committee to secure rights of way for ditches reported progress. Director Tuffree reported having met Roadmaster McNeill of the Southern California railroad company, Mr. McNeill has agreed to make the necessary changes at once. Director Strain submitted a tabulated system of water measurement which was adopted. The charges of Zanjero Kroeger against C.E. Stern were referred to Director Spencer, and the charges of Zanjero Henderson against other persons was referred to Director Amerige. The salary of Zanjero Kroeger was raised to $80 per month. Mrs. Metz notified the Board that she had twice purchased water and had failed eash time to have it delivered by the zanjero. The lady is unfortunate in not having a ditch leading to her premises. The Board decided that they would have pleasure in delivering her the water just as soon as she will have a ditch made for the same. Adjourned. PLANS FOR COTTAGES H.A. McWilliams has plans drawn for the cottages to be erected on Broadway by himself and Prof. Frantz. The plans show that the buildings will be JOHN BUSHMAN, well-knew retired rancher of the community whose death at age of 72 occurred Tuesday at the family home 122 North Janss street, had an Anaheim resident for the 15 years. A native of Wisconsin, Bushman came to California than a quarter century ago tling first in Riverside. He prominent in Anaheim Knights of Columbus and Name society of St. Bovin church, where requiem mass conducted for him this moe before burial services in Sepulchre cemetery. Funeral were in charge of Backs, Bell and Kaulbars. Surviving members of the mediate family include the Mrs. Agatha Bushman or home, four sons and two daughters, Matthew, Riverside; E.Of Mt. Shasta, William, Alberdethe Misses Rose and M.Bushman of this city. MRS. CELESTINA GALE born in Yorba 63 years ago in the Anaheim Lutheran he Monday. She is a member Coronado family, early res olf this vicinity. Surviving his six sons, one daughter, two ers and two sisters. Rosary s will be conducted tonight Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars. Burial will be maid morrow at Oakhill center Escondido. MRS. MARY HEDGES o Anaheim died yesterday after at her home at the age REPORT TO WAR COLLEGE Captain N. M. Holderman of Company L, has been notified to report to the War College at Washington, D.C., for a course of instruction, which will lead to his being sent as instructor to one of the Western Army Cantonment camps. Holderman is the first of the Seventh Regiment Officers to receive such an order and his company is consequently elated over the honor though reluctant to lose him. SUNDAY AT BEACH A party of Anaheimers composed of Mr. and Mrs. August Schumacher, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Locke, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Colby, Frank Perry and Miss Winifred Adams, spent Sunday at Huntington Beach. NEW SON ARRIVED V. M. LaMont is boasting over the arrival of a nine-pound son at his home. The young man arrived Sunday morning and is making himself at home. SHIPMENTS OF FRUIT It is announced that the July shipments of citrus fruits from Fullerton including what was shipped from Santa Ysabel, total eighty-two cars. The shipments were made up of 31,723 boxes of Valencias, 656 boxes of lemons and 257 boxes of grapefruit. PRICES RAISING Potatoes and peas are beginning to go up in price. Farmers are being paid $2.50 per 100 pounds for potatoes and consumers will soon be paying about $3.00. NEW FEATURES New features have recently been added to the fixtures of the S. Q. R. store which not only save labor for the clerks but are convenient for the customers who can see at a glance what they want without waiting for boxes to be taken from shelves and opened. A three-sided glass show case three feet The lady is unfortunate in not having a ditch leading to her premises. The Board decided that they would have pleasure in delivering her water just as soon as she will have a ditch made for the same. Adjourned. PLANS FOR COTTAGES H. A. McWilliams has plans drawn for the cottages to be erected on Broadway by himself and Prof. Frantz. The plans show that the buildings will be conspicuous ornaments to their neighborhood. BUYS STOCK Lieut. Halpin has purchased Godfrey Stock's interest in the truck and express line of Wommer & Stock, and will become a permanent resident of our city. BUSINESS VISITORS J. B. Lankershim, Kasper Cohen and George Plike of Los Angeles were in town one day last week looking over their mortgage interests in the Hotel del Campo, The Los Angeles Savings Bank & Trust company of which Mr. Lankershim is president, holds a mortgage of $12,000 on the hotel property, and the visit was made in order to foreclose the same. TRUSTEES' MEETING The Board of City Trustees met in regular session in the new City Hall on Tuesday evening. Present, Trustees Witte, Littlefield, Pellegrin, Rust. Absent Trustee Sahindler. It was recommended that asphaltum pipes be put in in place of the wooden bridges on the corner of East and Sycamore streets and also on the corner of East and Center streets. A communication was received from Mr. Luedke in regard to the new city clock. He stated that as he is not an acrobat he refused to have anything to do with the winding of the clock, unless a suitable stairway be erected leading to the clock in order that he may be able to wind the same The clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Leudke to erect the clock as agreed with the board at once, or the agreement would be considered null and void. NOTES FROM LANDING Notes from our correspondent at the Landing—Fully 1500 people were down at the Landing last Sunday. A large number of campers are spending the summer and the warehouse is filled with so- NEW FEATURES New features have recently been added to the fixtures of the S. Q. R. store which not only save labor for the clerks but are convenient for the customers who can see at a glance what they want without waiting for boxes to be taken from shelves and opened. A three-sided glass show case three feet high with a plate glass top, is the main feature and in the center is a taller case with sliding doors. These cases are filled with embroideries, laces, notions and goods of every description, and the customer can point out what she wants. VISITOR HERE Herman Allgeyer, well known horticulturist of the Brookhurst section, was a business visitor in town a few days ago and made a pleasant visit at this office. ALFUN CLUB The Alfun club was entertained on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. O. A. Bullinix. In the card games Mrs. E. A. Abbey won the first prize and Mrs. E. J. Hartung the second. WEEK AT SEAL BEACH Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dwyer are spending the week at Seal Beach. Mrs. Dwyer is recovering from a severe illness and is recuperating her health at the seashore. MEDICAL EXAMINER Dr. J. W. Truxaw is one of the medical examiners at Santa Ana passing on the fitness of men for the service. SUNDAY AT BEACH Mrs. Cora Mann spent Sunday with friends at Seal Beach. NOTES FROM LANDING Notes from our correspondent at the Landing—Fully 1500 people were down at the Landing last Sunday. A large number of campers are spending the summer and the warehouse is filled with sojourners. Mrs. A. Rimpau entertained a large number of friends in the warehouse on Friday afternoon at an "afternoon coffee". Among those present were Mrs. Rimpau, Mrs. Wallop, Mrs. Groat, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Ey; Mrs. Gade, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Strodthoff, Mrs. Tuffree, Mrs. Tuffree, Mrs. Cahen, Mrs. Dyer, Miss Rose Robison, Miss Agnes Sprague, Miss Minnie Spencer, Misses Lily Robison, Miss Lucretia Richards. Mrs. Tuffree celebrated her birthday Wednesday evening by giving the young people in camp a very enjoyable candy pull. Everybody was there and all had a good time. Billy Dunlap with his young lady explored the peninsula across the bay. Billy, Billy. Otto des Granges came down Sunday to let the wind blow through his whiskers: Miss Mai Polhemus and Miss Stella Goldthwaite stopped here Sunday to listen to the sighing of the deep blue sea. Miss Aggie Nemefz is in the social whirl here for the summer. George Wisser and Miss Callie Paty promanaded on the Sand Sunday: Ben Porter was here Sunday. Ben's strawberry mustache is too cute for anything. August 6, 1942 MEN'S UNION Oddly at noon in the city park members of the Woman's Union Salvary Baptist church enjoy their annual basket picnic. A visionary talk was given by Mrs. nee of Garden Grove, president the Santa Ana Valley association, following the dinner hour. OHN BUSHMAN, well-known racercher of the community, death at age of 72 occurtuesday at the family home, North Janss street, had been Anaheim resident for the past years. Native of Wisconsin, Mr. Bushman came to California more a quarter century ago, seting first in Riverside. He was minent in Anaheim Council, rights of Columbus and Holy one society of St. Boniface arch, where requiem mass was inducted for him this morning more burial services in Holy culchre cemetery. Funeral rites are in charge of Backs, Campand Kaulbars. Surviving members of the immiliate family include the widow, Ms. Agatha Bushman of the one, four sons and two daughters, Matthew, Riverside; Edward Mt. Shasta, William, Albert and Misses Rose and Martha Bushman of this city. MRS. CELESTINA GARCIA, in Yorba 63 years ago, died the Anaheim Lutheran hospital Monday. She is a member of the conado family, early residents this vicinity. Surviving her are sons, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Rosary service will be conducted tonight at kcs, Campbell and Kaulbars apel. Burial will be made torow at Oakhill cemetery, condido. MRS. MARY HEDGES of West Anaheim died yesterday afternoon her home at the age of 92. Successful Angler Displays Picture To Prove Truth of His Fish Stories "But you ought to see the ones that got away!" today declared Lawrence Kenyon, who is pictured here (right) with the results of the fishing which highlighted the vacation from which he has just returned. Kenyon, now back on duty as a barber at Rommel's cafe, is a devotee of Izaak Walton. That he too is a "Compleat Angler," is proven by the fine string of rainbow trout, 63 in number, shown in the picture. He and Mrs. Kenyon and their young daughter Laurel Lee, 703 North Lemon street, included Colorado and Wyoming as well as Califrica in their vacation travels. They were joined for part of the out-ing by Mrs. Kenyon's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peep of Colorado. PAST PRESIDENTS, VFW Four past presidents of the Anaheim VFW auxiliary attended the Past Presidents' club meeting at Hillcrest park in Fullerton Monday evening. Fourteen past presidents and their husbands attended from this district. Those from Anaheim included Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hasler, Mr., and Mrs. L. N. Wisser, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tyreman and Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Poetz. FIRST TUESDAY BRIDGE Six tables of bridge were played at the home of Mrs. Joseph Van Wagoner of 215 East North street Tuesday night by members of the First Tuesday Bridge club. Co-hostesses with Mrs. Vera Wagoner was Mrs. Gilbert S. Kuenzli of Anaheim. Garden flowers abundantly decorated the home and a salad course was served following the playing of bridge. WEBSTER TRACT CLUB Children’s Petition May Be Entertained In Park ControAnaheim young people not notified this week o­n show to be held Friday, A­nt at the Anaheim city par­auspices of the city re­commission. All young people who are invited to enter the contests to begin at 3 p­at pet must be in a cage entries in the dog par­ies have a leash in addition cage. Ribbons will be for the dogs judged to be niest, biggest, tallest, coat and so forth. The plan to attend are urged their parents and com­mute afternoon by eating supp­ark. Also in the foreground coming event is the pro­fessional play, "Ready-Made" with a cast of twelve union high school students though the date has not announced, the play will in the high school ad Miss Catherine Heinz w­n Included in the cast Saulsberry, Oma Reed, J Ted Sheridan and other "FAMILY NIGHT" About 3500 persons at second "Family Night" park last Thursday even­tries in the victory garten test totaled 400. Mrs. Kersten received honor­tion as well as first pri­firm group display o­n of a single victory garden were County Farm Advice Wahlberg, Harry Meger Nipp, both of Anaheim. Other winning ent­r MRS. MARY HEDGES of West Anaheim died yesterday afternoon her home at the age of 92. Surviving her are one daughter, Ms. Florence Topham of Los Angeles; two sons, John and Thomas of Anaheim; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel with Rev. Thomas L. Warden officiating. Burial will be made toorrow at Oakhill cemetery, Monido. PAST NOBLE GRANDS Eleven tables of five hundred bridge and pinochle were played by members of the Past Noble Grands association at the home of Mrs. Mamie Brumagin on Euclid avenue last Thursday evening. Decorations of zinnias, dahlias and rosebuds from the hostess' garden were arranged in large baskets. Refreshments of gingerbread and whipped cream, coffee and tea were served: Assisting as co-hostesses were Mrs. Warren Hodges, Mrs. Edgar Fergus and Miss Dorothea Blatt. The association will meet again next Thursday, it was announced. PRAYER DAY Nine Women of the Wesley Methodist church convened at the home of Mrs. M. M. McConnell of South Zeyn street Tuesday for an all-day prayer session. A delicious potluck dinner preceded the Bible study period. In charge of the meeting was Mrs. Tennessee Pritchard. Others present besides the hostess and Mrs. Pritchard were Mrs. George Fendley, Mrs. Alice Bouas, Mrs. Henry Haines, Mrs. Fred Payne, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Mrs. Flora DeWitt, Mrs. Nancy Hughes. LOIS REBEKAH Lois Rebekah lodge will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. for its regular semi-monthly meeting in the IOOF hall. WEBSTER TRACT CLUB Mrs. Louis Hamann on South Philadelphia street was hostess to members of the Webster Tract club last week. Plans were made for an old-fashioned pie social tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the home of Mrs. J. A. Davis on Webster street for club members and their families. RETIRED TEACHERS Members of the Retired Teachers Association of Orange County enjoyed a picnic Monday noon in the Anaheim city park. All retired teachers who were not members of the association were invited to attend. Popular "songs of the "Gay Nineties" were sung by the group. Mrs. Walter Ross of this city was leader and sang several solos. A story was related by Miss Linda Paul of Santa Ana and short speeches were given on "What Are You Doing Now?" MARINERS' CLUB Fifty Mariners' club members and their families were present at a basket picnic held last night in Barneson park, Brea canyon. Games were played following dinner under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Paddock. It was announced that the Mariners' board will meet at the home of Mrs. Walter Taylor next Wednesday evening. Next regular meeting will be Sept. 2. About 3500 persons attended second "Family Night" park last Thursday even tries in the victory game test totaled 400. Mrs. Kersten received honoration as well as first prized finest group display of a single victory garden were County Farm Advice Wahlberg, Harry Meger, Nipp, both of Anaheim. Other winning entries string beans, William black eyed peas, Mrs Stidham; lima beans, M Heying; yard long bean Bennett; beets, Harold d mangel-wurzel, W. N rhubarb, Leland Hansen Gloria Knutsen; carr Harold Neslund; corn, lund; celery, Mrs. K cummers, Irene Keller. Lemon cucumbers, Viotrek; spinach, Henry A tuce, Patsy and Marion red cabbage, Mrs. Kersi cabbage, Mrs. Neslun Bonnie Bennett; parsley Hansen; chard, James C display of home cannels Mrs. Stidham; egg p Volz; potatoes, Mrs. O. radishes, Mrs. Harris; f cados, Frank Borth; nav Dr. Kersten; valencia R. A. Patrick; plums, D peaches, C. A. Griggs berries, Mary Laurence. 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VINCENT Furniture Company 501 - 506 West Center St. Anaheim 3115 Children’s Pets May Be Entered In Park Contest Anaheim young people are being notified this week of the pet show to be held Friday, August 14, at the Anaheim city park under auspices of the city recreational commission. All young people who have pets are invited to enter them in the contests to begin at 3 p.m. Each pet must be in a cage and all entries in the dog parade must have a leash in addition to the cage. Ribbons will be awarded for the dogs judged to be the funniest, biggest, tallest, shiniest coat and so forth. Those who plan to attend are urged to bring their parents and complete the afternoon by eating supper in the park. Also in the foreground as a coming event is the presentation of a play, “Ready-Made Family,” with a cast of twelve Anaheim union high school students. Although the date has not been announced, the play will be given in the high school auditorium. Miss Catherine Heinz will direct. Included in the cast are Jane Saulsberry, Oma Reed, Jean Guss, Ted Sheridan and others. “FAMILY NIGHT” About 3500 persons attended the second “Family Night” at the city park last Thursday evening. Entries in the victory garden contest totaled 400. Mrs. E. H. W. Kersten received honorable mention as well as first prize for the finest group display of products of a single victory garden. Judges were County Farm Adviser Harold Wahlberg, Harry Meyer and Hugh Nipp, both of Anaheim. Other winning entries were string beans, William Burdett, scalloped), Nicholas South; crook-neck squash, Leland Hansen; golden table queen squash, L. N. Stearns; tomatoes (Stone), Mrs. Neslund; tomatoes (Earlina), Mrs. Neslund; tomatoes (beefsteak), Irene Keller; bell peppers, Mrs. Volz; sweet peppers, Mrs. Neslund; Italian sweet onion, Irene Phillips; Spanish onions, Mrs. Reisinger; silverskin onions, Irene Keller; garlic, Mrs. Stidham; green onions, Mrs. Stidham, and onion seed, Nicholas South. Several novelty races in the swimming pool, volleyball tournaments and a softball game were played during the evening, whose success even exceeded that of the first “Family Night” held in June. YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE Presiding at her first meeting of the Young Ladies’ Institute of Anaheim, Mrs. Marie Lennin, new president, with Miss Vernia Pohlmann, past president, reported on the state convention in Fresno during the business session in the Odd Fellows hall on West Center street Monday evening. The city recreation commission headed by Councilman H. E. W. Barnes expressed the belief that other “Family Nights” will be held from time to time since dim-out rulings do not prohibit supers and entertainment before dark. PENNEYS BIG SAVINGS ON LITTLE THINGS! A PLAN FOR THRIFT Your money must do double duty these days: it must buy you the things you need—it must buy you your post-war security in the form of War Bonds. So—shop carefully and economically—at Penney’s. When you consider, one by one, the bargains you see here, you realize how well Penney’s plans for the thrifty. SEWING NOTIONS 4c Snap Fasteners, 12 Tape Measure, 60" Cotton Tapes, all types. Pearl Buttons, various. Mercerized Thread, Coats or Clark's. Darning Cotton, 8c Tape Measure. Bais Tape, fine lawn. Seam Binding, "no ravel" edge. Rick Rack Braid Pearl Buttons, many sizes. Various uses. Sewing Cotton, About 3500 persons attended the second “Family Night” at the city park last Thursday evening. Entries in the victory garden contest totaled 400. Mrs. E. H. W. Kersten received honorable mention as well as first prize for the finest group display of products of a single victory garden. Judges were County Farm Adviser Harold Wahlberg, Harry Meger and Hugh Nipp, both of Anaheim. Other winning entries were string beans, William Burden; black eyed peas, Mrs. Everett Stidham; lima beans, Mrs. O. W. Heying; yard long beans, Bonnie Bennett; beets, Harold Ferguson; mangel-wurzel, W. N. Stearns; rhubarb, Leland Hansen; parsnips, Gloria Knutsen; carrots, Mrs. Harold Neslund; corn, Mrs. Neslund; celery, Mrs. Kersten; cucumbers, Irene Keller. Lemon cucumbers, Vincent Pietrrok; spinach, Henry Adams; lettuce, Patsy and Marion Kennedy; red cabbage, Mrs. Kersten; white cabbage, Mrs. Neslund; okra, Bonnie Bennett; parsley, Leland Hansen; chard, James Gay; group display of home canned goods, Mrs. Stidham; egg plant, Mrs. Volz; potatoes, Mrs. O. F. Harris; radishes, Mrs. Harris; fuerte avocados, Frank Borth; naval oranges, Dr. Kersten; valencia oranges, R. A. Patrick; plums, Dr. Kersten; peaches, C. A. Griggs; boysenberries, Mary Laurence. Strawberries, Mrs. Neslund; figs, Leland Hansen; kale, Gloria Knutsen; kohlrabi, Mrs. Neslund; salsify, Mrs. Neslund; zucchine, D. L. Cramer; banana squash, Mrs. E. S. Reisinger; summer squash, Nicholas Stearns; pie squash (white 4¢ Snap Fasteners, 12 Tape Measure, 60" Cotton Tapes, all types. Pearl Buttons, various. 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