anaheim-gazette 1942-08-20

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 23, 1917 OYSTER BEDS DESTROYED Robt. Mills who had developed oyster beds upon a large scale at his reservation on the water front at Anaheim Landing, reports that the flood waters of a year and a half ago completely destroyed the crop of young oysters. Silt from the highlands had been washed down into the bay and creeks, covering up the shell fish and putting them out of business. Mr. Mills used the oysters in the manufacture of oyster cocktails which were in demand all over the big cities. Bob feels his loss keenly, but knows no such word as fail, and will try it again. TEST CASE IN COURT A Los Angeles county man, exasperated by seeing his crops destroyed by deer, proceeded to protect his property by shooting the trespassers. He was arrested and will test the case in the courts. Presumably he will be fined and at least reprimanded. His name is Charles Wettin Guelph, and he is a cadet of the royal house of Great Britain. HIT-RUN DRIVER A Long Beach man driving his auto at considerable speed bumped into the silent sentinel at the Los Angeles and Center Street intersection on Sunday afternoon and wrecked the contrivance. The number of his car has been secured and the police have sent him a letter requesting the amount of damages to be forwarded, should the fail to heed the advice a warrior. 50 Years Ago August, 1892 TORRES LYNCHED Shortly after 1 o'clock last Saturday morning a masked mob, estimated to number as low as twelve persons and as high as thirty-five, broke into the county jail at Santa Ana and took Francisco Torres, the murderer of Capt. Wm. McKelvey, and hanged him to the telephone pole at the corner of Fourth and Sycamore streets, across the way from the Brunswick hotel. The work was done with such dispatch and so quietly that people in the hotel, not fifty feet away were undisturbed in their slumbers. A Mexican who runs an all-night restaurant in a hole in the wall on Fourth street not half a block away was about his place and on the sidewalk at the time but he knew nothing of the lynching until told an hour or two afterwards that the dead body of a man dangled from a rope tied to the telephone pole at the corner. Sheriff Lacy and Deputy Buckley had been at the jail until 9:30 when they went home leaving Robert Cogburn, the night guard, in charge. Sheriff Lacy was awakened shortly before 2 o'clock by Cogburn, who ran down and told him that Torres had been taken from the jail by a mob and lynched. Night-watchmen Morgan and Nigg were at the jail chatting with Cogburn shortly before midnight. A few minutes after they left Cogburn heard the crowd assembling outside and then came the demand, "open the door." He refused, whereupon the door was broken open and the Anita Callens Honored by Nursing Associates Miss Anita Callens, daughter Mrs. Alice Callens of Cerritos avenue, who will leave next week for duty with the U.S. Navy corps, was feted with a dinner Thursday by 25 members of St. Joseph hospital nursing staff. The dinner was given at China House in Santa Ana, and honored guest was presented a manicure set and cologne for her associates. She has been at the local hospital for some time and will stationed at the new Navy hostel at Corona. Cadet Clayton Davis Now Stationed At Cal-Aero Base Clayton Davis, son of Mr. Mrs. C. C. Davis of 714 N.Claudina street, is now stationed at Cal-Aero as a cadet in Army Air corps. Davis, a graduate of Anaheim high school in 1939, has been the air corps about three months having about 11 weeks in training at the Santa Ana Air Base. Being transferred to the new unit he spent a few days with his parents here. Previous to his enrolment, he worked one year at Lockheed aircraft corporation. IN HIGH SIERRAS Mr. and Mrs. George Grahant their daughter, Dickie, and G.Knutsen of this city return early Sunday morning from a week's vacation in High Sierras. HERE FROM LONG BEACH Mrs. Thomas Kuchel of Anaheim, the former Betty Meier thin of Santa Ana, was a visitor this city Monday afternoon. Returned home with her husband. HIT-RUN DRIVER A Long Beach man driving his auto at considerable speed bumped into the silent sentinel at the Los Angeles and Center Street intersection on Sunday afternoon and wrecked the contrivance. The number of his car has been secured and the police have sent him a letter requesting the amount of damages to be forwarded, should he fail to heed the advice a warrant will be issued. RUNAWAY TEAM A team of horses belonging to the Anaheim Truck and Transfer company engaged in hauling brick for the new Hartman building took fright at a run away trailer Monday evening, and made a wild dash down Center street. Although they ran from Olive to Lemon street, through the congested part of town, passing scores of autos, not a single collision occurred. At Lemon street Ernest Bowen succeeded in swinging himself onto the truck and stopped the frightened animals. A broken pole was the only damage sustained. VOTE ON $50,000 BONDS That Newport Beach is to vote a $50,000 bond issue in the near future for the purpose of dredging a channel 125 feet wide and eight feet deep from East Newport by the proposed new cannery, and possibly other new harbor improvements has been definitely decided by the people of that city. and the Newport city council at a special meeting this week passed a resolution that the election be held soon. That the bonds will carry is a foregone conclusion. FISHING TRIP O. A. Mullinix, Albert Graham, Charley Goff and R. L. Holst returned Tuesday from a fishing trip at Big Bear Lake. They report fishing was good and they landed a fine catch of trout. ENTERTAINED ELITE CLUB Mrs. L. F. Pomeroy entertained the Elite club at her home on the East side Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won at cards by Mesdames Palmer, Dahlman, Mann and Heying. HOME FROM HONOLULU William Cordes, who has been with Uncle Sam's troupes at Honolulu, came home last week, being invalided home. He has been several months in the hospital on account of defective hearing. DEMOCHRATIC PRIMARIES Democratic primaries will be held throughout the county on Saturday, September 3rd, and the Democratic County convention will convene at Santa Ana on the following Saturday. The apportionment is made on the basis of one delegate to each precinct, one delegate for each fifty votes cast in the precinct at the last election, and one delegate for each fraction of twenty-five votes or over. The convention will be composed of forty-seven delegates of which Anaheim has been apportioned 4, West Anaheim 3; Fullerton 2; Buena Park 1 and Yorba 1. The election boards in these precincts are: Anaheim, Adolph Rimpau and Julius Schneider; West Anaheim, Alex Henry and T. A. Darling; Fullerton, B. F. Porter and Alex Gardiner; Buena Park, Thos. House and D. Hickox; Yorba, D. Dominguez and Felipe Yorba. BUSINESS MOVES Madame Lecroq gives notice elsewhere that she has moved her dressmaking establishment to her new parlors on Center street, and will open them to the inspection of the ladies of this vicinity on September 1st. The Madame is a fashionable dressmaker and is deserving of the patronage of the night guard, in charge. Sheriff Lacy was awakened shortly before 2 o'clock by Cogburn, who ran down and told him that Torres had been taken from the jail by a mob and lynched. Night-watchmen Morgan and Nigg were at the jail chatting with Cogburn shortly before midnight. A few minutes after they left Cogburn heard the crowd assembling outside and then came the demand, "open the door." He refused, whereupon the door was broken open and the masked men entered, demanded the key, took Torres to Fourth and Sycamore streets where he was found hanging a few minutes later by Morgan the nightwatchman who went immediately to inform Joe Nichols, the marshal. Sheriff Lacy, who was soon upon the scene, at once dispatched a buggy for Coroner Ey. The rig arrived in Anaheim about 3 o'clock and at 4 o'clock the coroner was at Santa Ana, cut down the corpse. An inquest was held Saturday morning, at which a verdict was rendered that Torres had been hanged by parties unknown. On Torres' shirt front the mob had pinned the placard "Change of Venue." DEMOCHRATIC PRIMARIES Democratic primaries will be held throughout the county on Saturday, September 3rd, and the Democratic County convention will convene at Santa Ana on the following Saturday. The apportionment is made on the basis of one delegate to each precinct, one delegate for each fifty votes cast in the precinct at the last election, and one delegate for each fraction of twenty-five votes or over. The convention will be composed of forty-seven delegates of which Anaheim has been apportioned 4, West Anaheim 3; Fullerton 2; Buena Park 1 and Yorba 1. The election boards in these precincts are: Anaheim, Adolph Rimpau and Julius Schneider; West Anaheim, Alex Henry and T. A. Darling; Fullerton, B. F. Porter and Alex Gardiner; Buena Park, Thos. House and D. Hickox; Yorba, D. Dominguez and Felipe Yorba. SEES FOUR SONS Seeing four sons in the course of a week is quite an event, especially when it isn't planned. Such was the experience enjoyed by Mrs. C. E. Chamberlain of Armstutz avenue, who visited another son, C. Chamberlain of Calapatria late the week and also by the fourth Rodney, from Los Angeles. Visiting her now from San Diego is grandson, Allen Chamberlain San Diego, who will stay aboard week. Radio engineers have developed a pocket radio receiver not much larger than the average notebook—six inches high and about two inches thick. The miniature has a crystal receiver which can into the ear. Mrs. L. F. Pomeroy entertained the Elite club at her home on the East side Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won at cards by Mesdames Palmer, Dahlman, Mann and Heying. HOME FROM HONOLULU William Cordes, who has been with Uncle Sam's troupes at Honolulu, came home last week, being invalided home. He has been several months in the hospital on account of defective hearing. VISITING IN MISSOURI Mrs. Dan Naugle who for the past ten weeks has been visiting with old home friends in Missouri returned yesterday. BEAR LAKE EXCURSION Harry Felling and wife returned the first of the week from an excursion to Bear Lake, and Mr. Felling is once more at work in the Yungbluth store. NORTHERN TRIP L. B. Webber left the first of the week on a trip to the north, visiting Portland, Seattle and Vancouver. He will be absent a couple of weeks. BUSINESS CALLER C. F. Foster was a business visitor in town Saturday from his home in the southwest country. DAUGHTER BORN A daughter was born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jewell. Mrs. Jewell was formerly Miss Lois Blake. VISITING FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Bob McKee of Whittier were in town a day or two ago visiting friends. FROM DALLAS, TEXAS Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Spake of Dallas, Texas, visited at the home of L. Goble Friday. BUSINESS MOVES Madame Lecroq gives notice elsewhere that she has moved her dressmaking establishment to her new parlors on Center street, and will open them to the inspection of the ladies of this vicinity on September 1st. The Madame is a fashionable dressmaker and is deserving of the patronage of the public. HERE FROM RIVERSIDE Mrs. J. F. Becher of Riverside, whose presence once upon a time was the sunshine of this shop, has been in town during the week, the guest of Miss Minnie Zeyn. Mrs. Becher is here to enjoy the cooling ocean breezes, which are conspicuous by their absence at Riverside. Mr. Becher is in partnership with Mr. Avery and the firm is rapidly building up a large trade. Mrs. Becher remains here probably for a couple of weeks. FROM SANTA ANA Mr. and Mrs. Keifhaber were over from Santa Ana one day last week visiting with friends, Mr. Keifhaber is a candidate for Tax Collector, and while here looked over the field to see how his fences stand. He informs us that they are away up and strong. MOUNTAIN OUTING Misses Jessie and Hilda Witte returned last week from their outing in the Temescal mountains and the former is again in her place at the postoffice as assistant to Mrs. Eates. Both report having had a good time while away. TENNIS TOURNAMENT Messrs Betts and Patterson go to Santa Monica today to take part in the tennis tournament. August 20, 1942 Life Career of New Cranston Daughter Begins Last Sunday Starting on her life career on Sunday, August 16, with an ability to reach High C with little or no effort, little Miss Priscilla Lorraine Cranston has every opportunity of becoming a famous prima donna under the tutelage of her voice teacher father, Albert M. Cranston, 206 South Rose St. Mrs. Cranston and her infant daughter are both doing nicely at St. Joseph hospital, where the baby, tipping the scales at 10 pounds one ounce, was born Sunday morning. When they return home, they will be welcomed also by Baby Priscilla's older brother and sister, Eugene, 11, and Marjorie Ruth, 8 years old. Navyman Guest at Informal Dinner Johnny Jaggers, second class petty officer in the U. S. Navy, was entertained at a dinner given Monday evening by the Roy F. Campbell's of East North street. The honored guest was on fur-lough from Mare Island where he is stationed with the medical corps. Attending the informal dinner party were Charlene Weatherman, Bob Ghraf, Bonnie Stanfill, daughter of the hosts, and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, all of Anaheim. NIECE VISITS Miss Lillian Gover of Pennsylvania left yesterday for home after being a houseguest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gover of East La Palma avenue. HOME FROM VACATION Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, and his wife returned to their home at 506 East Center street Monday from a vacation spent in First Birthday Party is Given Balch Baby Little Judith Louise Balch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Balch of 1287 East North street, enjoyed her first birthday anniversary Saturday afternoon when several very tiny youngsters and their mothers attended a party in her honor at the Balch home. Ice cream and cake were served the visitors, who were Mrs. Helen Stueckle and Carol Ann; Mrs. Herman Robinson and children, Gene and Nancy Louise; Mrs. Lillian Emerich and daughter Beverly; Mrs. Ernest Nichols and son Tommy, all of Anaheim; Mrs. Ray Cliss and Donnie Le and Mrs. Tommy Perry and daughter Harriet Ann of Placentia; Mrs. Fred Leck and sons, Jimmy and Kenny of Fullerton; and Mrs. Maude Balch, grandmother of the small honoree, of North Hollywood; Mrs. Audrey Comstock, Mrs. Elizabeth Reynold, and Mrs. A. F. Gover, all of Anaheim, and the latter's niece, Miss Lillian Gover of Pennsylvania. Miss Milbrat's Engagement Is Announced Here Mr. and Mrs. Irving H., of Palm avenue, Anaheim nounce the engagement of daughter, Mildred Louise, Sergeant Robert James of Pasadena. Sergeant For a member of the 673rd squadron of the Santa An Air base. Miss Milbrant attended schools and is a graduate heim high school, class I and also of the Johnston Institute of Santa Ana. now employed at the San Army Air base. Sergeant Fogarty grew from Pasadena schools and college. The wedding was place in November; if plans can be followed. FRIENDS IN POMONA Mrs. J. J. Beavers of and Mrs. Elmer Parks of Grove were visitors in Saturday. SPENT WEEKEND HERE Miss Peaches McKee of school, spent the weekend visiting her father, L. J. STILL AT BEACH The Robert F. Campbell West Broadway are spending summer in Newport Beach with them is their owner Margaret. They plan to rent Anaheim about October. (Negative Advertisement) HIGH SIERRAS and Mrs. George Graham, daughter, Dickie, and Gloria son of this city returned Sunday morning from a two sons' vacation in High Sierras. E FROM LONG BEACH Thomas Kuchel of Long the former Betty Mellenof Santa Ana, was a visitor in city Monday afternoon. She named home with her husband's mer, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, who spent the weekend in the city with her son and his Thomas Kuchel, former senator, is now a lieutenant, or grade, in the United States, and is stationed at San Oro Boy Home Janny Jaggers, second class officer, U. S. N., stationed at Island, was home this week brief furlough. He is the son rrs. Lucy M. Jaggers of 412 Olive street. PORAL BURKHARD Corporal Chester J. Burkhard Army Air corps, from Turnfield near Albany, Ga., is being an 18-day furlough with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Nard of 119 South Palm He enlisted eleven months FOUR SONS ing four sons in the course week is quite an event, especwhen it isn't planned. But was the experience enjoyed rrs. C. E. Chamberlain of 702 stutz avenue, who visited and Ashleigh Chamberlain in Diego early this week, was by another son, C. W. Chamberlain of Calapatria later in week and also by the fourth, ey, from Los Angeles. Visiter now from San Diego is her son, Allen Chamberlain of Diego, who will stay about a Radio engineers have developed ket radio receiver not much than the average notebook inches high and about two thick. The miniature set crystal receiver which fits the ear. NIECE VISITS Miss Lillian Gover of Pennsylvania left yesterday for home after being a houseguest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gover of East La Palma avenue. HOME FROM VACATION Rev. Thomas L. Burden, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, and his wife returned to their home at 506 East Center street Monday from a vacation spent in Inglewood with their daughter, Mrs. Everett Braun, and along the coast, stopping a few days at Oxnard. NEEDLES VISIT Mrs. Gladys Smith, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Mabel Ives of this city spent two days at Needles this week. They attended a meeting of the Needles Theta Rho girls' club while in that city. Mrs. Ives is a member of the state board of control of the Theta Rho clubs. NEW BABY BOY An eight-pound son was born last night to Mrs. Ellis O. Hutchens, at Anaheim Lutheran hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchens live at 310 East Center street. ADULT CLASS Mrs. Mary Scheffler of 712 North Sabina street will entertain the Adult Sunday school class of the Wesley Methodist church with a party tomorrow evening. IS RECOVERING Henry G. Brown of 818 North Lemon street, who was stricken with yellow jaundice in mid-June, is now on the road to recovery. He is now able to dress and walk around during the day. RETAIN HARRY B. RILEY STATE CONTROLLER Returned to office in 1938 with more than TWO MILLION VOTES, the highest vote ever received by a candidate for State office in California. (Lotus H. LOUDON CONGRESS) Candidate for the Republican Nomination for New 22nd Congressional District WILL APPRECIATE THESE - NEWLYWEDS WILL APPRECIATE THESE FURNITURE VALUES 8-PIECE LIVING ROOM GROUP • Tip-back Daveno • Lounge Chair • Ottman • Occasional Chair • End Table • Lamp Table • Cocktail Table • Large Drop-leaf Table $99.50 6-PIECE DINING ROOM GROUP • Extension Table • 4 Chairs • Handy Server $39.50 4-PIECE BEDROOM GROUP • Full Sized Bed • Large Vanity • Bench • Full Sized Chest $42.50 • Extra Box Spring and Mattress $35.00 VINCENT FURNITURE CO. WEST CENTER STREET PHONE 3115 Miss Milbrat's Engagement Is Announced Here Mr. and Mrs. Irving H. Milbrat W Palm avenue, Anaheim announce the engagement of their daughter, Mildred Louise, to Staff Sergeant Robert James Fogarty of Pasadena. Sergeant Fogarty is a member of the 673rd school squadron of the Santa Ana Army Air base. Miss Milbrant attended local schools and is a graduate of Anaheim high school, class of 1941, and also of the Johnston Business Institute of Santa Ana. She is now employed at the Santa Ana Army Air base. Sergeant Fogarty graduated from Pasadena schools and junior college. The wedding will take place in November; if present plans can be followed. FRIENDS IN POMONA Mrs. J. J. Beavers of Stanton and Mrs. Elmer Parks of Garden Grove were visitors in Pomona Saturday. PENT WEEKEND HERE Miss Peaches McKee of Parnell School, spent the weekend here, visiting her father, L. J. McKee. TILL AT BEACH The Robert F. Campbell of 1131 West Broadway are spending the summer in Newport Beach. Staying with them is their daughter, Margaret. They plan to return to Anaheim about October 1. ARIZONA VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Woodhouse and children, Bob and Shirley, of Roll, Ariz., are visitors in the Clarence V. Curtis home on Lincoln avenue. Mr. Woodhouse is the brother of Mrs. Curtis. Accompanying them from Arizona was Kenneth Curtis, son of the Anaheim folks, who has been in that state for three weeks. BROTHER VISITS B. J. Thomas of Huntington Park spent a few days recently with Joseph Boswell and Mrs. Mary Clark of Ball road. The visitor was the brother of Mrs. Clark and the brother-in-law of Mr. Boswell. His wife and daughter, Mrs. Richard Lundy of Hollywood, were spending a month in the East. (Political Advertisement) FOR TRUE VALUE in CIVIC SERVICE Invest YOUR VOTE in Eldon W. STARK for JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ANAHEIM TOWNSHIP Capable Patient Experienced Primary Election, August 25, 1942 EVERYTHING FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL With every thought turned to supplies for our Army and Navy, it is difficult, but still very important, to supply our young civilians with Back-to-School needs. 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