anaheim-gazette 1942-09-17

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 Mrs. Henry Kuchel Theodore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, California. Subscription Per Year, $2.00 — Six Months $1.00 Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1879. NATION'S GREATEST ANNIVERSARY Today, September 17, is a significant date here in the United States. It is a date that is given all too little observance except by patriotic organizations. Yet everything in our nation's history stems directly from it. All the successes of our national life, the safety and security of our homes, the manifold luxuries that we in this country, accept as commonplaces of daily living, all trace directly back to September 17, a hundred and fifty-five years ago. For today is Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, in the infancy of this nation, one of the ablest bodies of men ever gathered together in America from that day to this, finished a Herculean tack—a task that wrote history in letters of living fire. For these forefathers of our adopted their own creation—a Constitution for the American States. There were barely four million souls in the United States of that day, and those four million were clustered along the Atlantic seaboard, with few dreams and less knowledge of the virgin territory that swept westward thousands of miles to the coast of another ocean. They were farmers, those forefathers who founded this nation. The highly industrial powers that the passing years were to bring forth, had no place in their dreams. They planned so wisely and with so much vision, that results of their planning as expressed in the Constitution of the United States, today form the model for innumerable republican governments in both the old world and the new—Europe and South America. Designed by Americans, for Americans, our Constitution reaches men of good will in all lands. No human goal could be higher than "to establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity." Simple and direct in phrasing that one paragraph sums up the common aspirations of civilized nations and people the world over. It is so much wider in its scope than even the United States, that it expresses for humanity, the chief aims of every heart. Today, on the hundred and fifty-fifth anniversary of the completion of that great task, our country faces the greatest challenge in its history. The freedoms guaranteed by that Constitution, are menaced by barbarism. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are thundering across the world. But the beat of their hoofs only strengthens the determination in American hearts, to exer- There were barely four million souls in the United States of that day, and those four million were clustered along the Atlantic seaboard, with few dreams and less knowledge of the virgin territory that swept westward thousands of miles to the coast of another ocean. They were farmers, those forefathers who founded this nation. The highly industrial powers that the passing years were to bring forth, had no place in their dreams. Yet they planned as wisely for the industrial success of unborn millions, as they did for the struggling nation whose peoples are far exceeded in numbers by today, on the hundred and fifty-fifth anniversary of the completion of that great task, our country faces the greatest challenge in its history. The freedoms guaranteed by that Constitution, are menaced by barbarism. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are thundering across the world. But the beat of their hoofs only strengthens the determination in American hearts, to exercise the privileges of free men in times of peace, and defend them to the utmost in times of war. Constitution Day, 1942, "Finds—and shall find us unafraid." Sessions of the House of Representatives were first held in a temporary chamber of the Capitol known as "the Oven." General Charles A. Doyen of the U. S. Marines, received the first Distinguished Service Medal which the Navy ever awarded posthumously for service in World War 1. Those yellow piano keys are crying for some care. A soft cloth dampened in borax water will do wonders for them. Dry thoroughly with another soft cloth. SCHOOL DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN Buy school clothes carefully for this fall and winter. Yungbluth can help in selecting just what you need: latest styles and largest wearing materials. 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Center Phone 4130 September 17, 1942 Grand President of Native Daughters Honored by Parlors Anaheim Elks club was scene of a brilliant gathering Monday night when Placentia's Grace Parlor and Santa Ana Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West paid tribute to their grand president, Mrs. Claire Lindsey of Berkeley, on her official visit to the two county parlors. Zinnias in rich autumn hues vied with baskets of dahlias in adding a note of brilliancy to the dinner tables and the main hall where the later executive session was held. Placentia parlor president, Doris Jacobson, and Santa Ana's president Mrs. Mae West, presided jointly over the business interval. Ritualistic work was exemplified by the parlors jointly, after which the guest of honor was given formal introduction. In her talk, she emphasized the need of cooperation of various parlors with other groups in the national defense plans, and spoke of the responsibility resting upon parlors and members individually. Among many guests introduced were the deputy grand presidents of the hostess parlors, Grace B. Warmer of Los Angeles, and Frances Mitchell of Ontario; grand officers including Sallie Thayer of San Francisco, secretary; Mary B. Norenberg; Los Angeles, vice president; several past grand presidents including Ann Thieussen and Orinna Gianini, San Francisco; Grace Stoermer, Los Angeles; Hazel B. Hansen, Glendale, and Clarice Cook, Stockton, and many others. Soldier Sends Cable From Australia The week-end visit in this city of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Toolen of Fellows Calif. occasioned a very highway chapel, lovely setting for wedding reception. Honeymooning up in thebia highway country, Mrs. Edwin Eugene Laster appeared home until some week, when they will mediate to Long Beach their "honeymoon home their arrival. Mrs. Laster was Miss Louise Sharp, daughter of Roy M. Sharps of Daly and her marriage was at Sunday evening in Caprio Antonio on 101 Highwa. Sixty or more guests for the rites, which found setting in the little chapel, with its altar be snowy gladiolus and daisy accented by great feathery dahlias, glowing in the tall tapers. Bridal music included Wagner and Mendelssohn; Marches played by Clara Faust, two sopranos; "Because" and "One Aby Miss Vera Jean Rink to the strains of Loha; the bridal party formed. Miss Sharp, radiant brocaded satin gleamily the folds of her tulle veil abethan arrangement with pearl tiara, approached on the arm of her father she was given in marry bridal bouquet was arranged with sprays of violet velvet ribbon in Miss Peggy Sharp's sister's honor maid, chartreuse satin accented violet-hued pompon d graceful baskekt, and violet velvet ribbon in Miss Aileen Zimmer maid, wore a frock style but fashioned off while her basket of baskettails in her ha... BUY WAR BONDS! —Courtesy N.Y. DAILY MIRROR Iions Entertained On Beach Home More than half a hundred Lions and "Lionesses" wended their way beachwards Sunday, to share a thoroughly enjoyable outing planned by Lion club president, Mr. John H. Boege, and Mrs. Boege. The Boeges opened their summer home on Balboa Island to the club group, and its big shady ratio was a most satisfactory refuge retreat" at the noon hour, when chicken and noodles and a rest of other appetizing fare, formed a dinner menu. Swimming in the quiet waters of the Bay, or in the invigorating surf on the sea beach at Balboa, was the day's favorite amusement. Miss Brunworth Will Attend Dedication Events of special interest are in store for Miss Evelyn Brunworth, 1109 East Center street, and Miss Irene Schroeder of Orange, who left Saturday night by train, for Chicago, Ill. Miss Brunworth, who is secretary at Anaheim high school, is also secretary of Southern California district of the Walther League, of which Miss Schroeder is president. Their trip to Chicago at this time was occasioned by the dedication in that city of the handsome new Lutheran Youth building. On Saturday night they will attend the big rally and formal dinner which will find setting in Hotel Knickerbocker. The crowning event of their stay will be the dedicatory exercises to be held the following day. Concert at Beach The famous Gilbert Allen Negro Chorus will be presented in the final Summer concert of Concerts By The Sea on Sunday afternoon September 20 at the Newport Union High School. The box office will open at 1:00 PM and the performance is scheduled to begin at 2:30 P.M. Soldier Sends Cable From Australia The week-end visit in this city of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Toolen of Fellows, Calif., occasioned a very pleasant family reunion which found setting Friday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Barthelmes, 550 South Helena street. Mrs. Barthelmes is the daughter of Mrs. Toolen. Completing the family group for Friday evening's dinner event were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Huarte, also of this city, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Barthelmes. The only absent member of the home circle was the brother of Mrs. Barthelmes and Mrs. Huarte, Vernon Rockwell, now a Private First Class with the U.S. troops in Australia. However he was present in spirit, for the crowning touch of the evening was the arrival of a cablegram from "the land down under," to tell the anxious group that their son and brother was well and safe, and was thinking of his loved ones at home. WEEK IN SAN DIEGO Mrs. E. Wayne Griggs and two sons, George and Arthur, 334 West La Verne street, are making a fortnight's visit in San Diego with Mrs. Griggs' mother, Mrs. Edith Darrow. They are expected to return home early next week. Decree Is Graceful In Divorce Sun Final decree was given week to Mrs. Esther conducts a radio shop Center street, in a suit Superior Judge G. K. ing divorce and propment from Major E Fearn. Major Fearn, who activve duty with the at San Francisco, was this week to appear although the divorce tested. He was a form contractor of this city ding of the couple... Telephone Lines Are the Busiest In History You Can Help Us to Help You We want you to know that we are meeting the war emergency with everything we have, but in these critical times delays are bound to occur. In speeding Victory, the telephone lines are busier—far busier than ever before. We cannot plan and build new lines and new switchboards, as we normally would, because copper and other strategic materials have gone to war in planes, tanks, and guns. Unnecessary and needlessly long telephone calls should be out for "the duration." War calls must be given the green light. Your considerate thoughtfulness in making only the most urgent calls is inspiring to all of us who are earnestly endeavoring to uphold the finest traditions of telephone service. May we also ask you to help us further to help you by being brief on all calls, by calling by number when making long distance calls, and by answering calls promptly. Thank you. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Street — Telephone Anaheim 2101 Highway Chapel 18 Lovely Setting For Wedding Rites Honeymooning up in the Columbia highway country, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Eugene Laster are not expected home until some time next week, when they will proceed immediately to Long Beach where their "honeymoon home" awaits their arrival. Mrs. Laster was Miss Dorothy Louise Sharp, daughter of the Roy M. Sharps of Dale avenue, and her marriage was an event of Sunday evening in Capillo de San Antonio on 101 Highway. Sixty or more guests gathered for the rites, which found charming setting in the little al fresco chapel, with its altar banked with snowy gladiolus and dahlia blooms accented by great feathery pink dahlias, glowing in the light of tall tapers. Bridal music included with the Wagner and Mendelssohn Wedding Marches played by Mrs. Clara Faust, two soprano solos, "Because" and "One Alone" sung by Miss Vera Jean Riner. It was to the strains of Lohengrin that the bridal party formed. Miss Sharp, radiant in white brocaded satin gleaming beneath the folds of her tulle veil in Elizabethan arrangement with a tiny pearl tiara, approached the altar on the arm of her father, by whom she was given in marriage. Her bridal bouquet was of orchids arranged with sprays of tuberoses. Miss Peggy Sharp was her sister's honor maid, and wore chartreuse satin accented with violet-hued pompon dahlias in a graceful baskekt, and a chaplet of violet velvet ribbon in her hair. Miss Alleen Zimmer as bridesmaid, wore a frock similar in style but fashioned of gold satin, while her basket of blossoms and the ribbon in her hair were in 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 Dally Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Ploneers. 25 Years Ago September 20, 1917 The ranch house on the Semi-Tropic Fruit company's place, which is one of the old landmarks of Placentia, is now being torn down. Its last occupants were S. W. McCollock and family, who have recently moved into the new house which was built just in front of the old one. The original house was built in 1872, by the Semi-Tropic Fruit company which has its headquarters in Placentia, and the first occupants known to the very oldest settlers there were Wesley Alms, R. H. Gilman and a Chinese cook. The lumber will be used in the new barn, garage and office which are soon to be built. Backs & Terry's chapel was filled to capacity, and many friends who came to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory at the funeral of Joseph Helmsen Thursday afternoon were unable to get inside the building. The many beautiful floral offerings completely filled the rear end of the room. Rev. C. R. Messias, rector of St. Michael's had charge of the services. It was Mr. Helmsen's wish that he be cremated and a delegation of the Masonic lodge accompanied the body to Evergreen cemetery where it was reduced to ashes at 4 o'clock. The ashes are now in charge of Backs & Terry establishment and will remain there until Mrs. Helmsen decides what to do. She intends purchasing a crypt in some mausoleum. The active pallbearers were A. Thomas, C. F. Grim, L. Denni, F. C. Rimpau. O. T. Cailor and J. J. Schneider. The honor- 50 Years Ago September 22, 1892 On October 21st next the public schools throughout the United States will celebrate Columbus day. The executive committee having the matter in charge has decided to request all schools in this county to join in celebrating the day according to the national program. Committees have been appointed to take the matter in hand. The third member of each committee is a veteran, whose duty it shall be to guard and hoist the flag on the day of celebration. The committees as far as filled out for the school districts in this neighborhood are as follows: Anaheim—Prof. B. R. Grogan, Chas. Otto Rush, Erwin Barr; Buena Park—Addie King, T. J. House, F. J. McKenney; Centralia—Jessie A. McCoy, John L. Bowen; Fullerton—M. R. Pendleton, Henry W. Schultz, Robert Mears; Orangethorpe—Miss M. E. Griffith, Henry Schulte; Placentia — C. P. Guthrie, Rev. J. B. Tombes; Yorba—R. A. Moran, Geo. Stadlegger, Capt. H. A. Wrede. G.A.R.' posts have been invited to act with the committees. In incorporated cities a separate committee of five has been appointed to take charge of the afternoon celebration. The following committee for this city was appointed: B. V. Garwood, S. S. Pederman, Richard Melrose, Dr. D. W. Hunt, D. J. H. Bullard. The party of brave Bear Valley navigators, consisting of Ed Morgan, V. Bentz, Col. Robison, H. A.Ford and Clarence McFadden, returned home Saturday evening after being out nineteen days. At San Bernardino all hands enjoy- Decree Is Granted In Divorce Suit Final decree was granted this week to Mrs. Esther Fearn, who conducts a radio shop at 273 East Center street, in a suit filed before Superior Judge G. K. Scovel, asking divorce and property settlement from Major E. Ellsworth Fearn. Major Fearn, who is now on activve duty with the U. S. Army at San Francisco, was in Anaheim this week to appear in the case, although the divorce was uncontested. He was a former electrical contractor of this city. The wedding of the couple occurred in wish that he be cremated and a delegation of the Masonic lodge accompanied the body to Evergreen cemetery where it was reduced to ashes at 4 o'clock. The ashes are now in charge of Backs & Terry establishment and will remain there until Mrs. Helmsen decides what to do. She intends purchasing a crypt in some mausoleum. The active pallbearers were A. Thomas, C. F. Grim, L. Denni, F. C. Rimpau, O. T. Cailor and J. J. Schneider. The honorary pallbearers were Dr. H. A. Johnston, Henry Kuchel, Mr. Nebelung, J. D. Lavin, Rev. A. B. Markle, A. Pierotti, Dr. W. W. Adams, R. J. Johnston, W. P. Quarton, P. J. Weisel, Jas. Bennerscheidt, J. Kellenberger, H. W. Comstock, F. A. Backs, Frank Ey. The carnival is coming. The Foley & Burk company will pitch its tents in Anaheim and open its doors to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 30, and continue until 12 o'clock Saturday night Nov. 3. The local lodge of Elks is responsible for this. A contract has been signed and the Foley & Burk company will give the people of Anaheim and vicinity five days of good, clean entertainment. There will be nothing objectionable permitted—nothing, in fact, that could shock the sensibilities of the Long Beach purity squad, consequently you will be perfectly safe in taking the women folks and the kidlets when you visit the aggregation of freaks, curiosities and attractions. All the buildings on the north side of Center street between Los Angeles and Lemon, have been set back to the new sidewalk line. The new building of Dr. Houck's now being in course of construction. On the opposite side of the street only five or six frontages remain on the old line, and two of these are slated for early removal. In each case where these buildings have been set back and otherwise improved, more rent is being asked and it seems a good investment upon the part of the owners. Rents in that block are correspondingly high compared to other sections of the business district. One firm which formerly paid $65, with the new improvements now pays $90. The same ratio applies to others. Mr. Dreyfus has in contemplation the reconstruction of part of his building on the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets, giving the present tenancy more room space. The party of brave Bear Valley navigators, consisting of Ed Morgan, V. Bentz, Col. Robison, H.A.Ford and Clarence McFadden, returned home Saturday evening after being out nineteen days. At San Bernardino all hands enjoyed a wine dinner at the expense of Herr Dinsler, who jumped the party at South Riverside on the way back. The party spent several days in Bear Valley, and returned by way of Temescal Springs and the tin mine. They report having had a good time, although Bentz lost 10 pounds climbing the hills. They killed no big game, but inform us they saw plenty of "tracks." Robert Menzel died of dropsy at his residence on Friday, aged 55 years. He was a native of Germany and had lived in Anaheim over a score of years. During Maximilian's reign in Mexico he was employed as baker in the palace at Queretaro, and after the fall of that ill-starred potentate removed to this section where he had since resided. He was buried on Sunday under the auspices of Orpheus Lodge of Odd Fellows of Los Angeles. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his loss. We are sorry to announce that Frank Schaumberger has been confined to his room in Mrs. Hack's boarding house for a week past with a serious attack of rheumatic fever. His condition was somewhat improved yesterday, and it is hoped he will soon be out again. W. H. Blenerhassett, an old time friend of W. T. Bottsford, is a recent arrival at the Bottsford ranch from Minneapolis. Mr. Blenerhassett is very favorably impressed with our section and will probably locate with us permanently. He informs us that Mr. Bottsford will arrive here about Oct. 1st. Jack Hunter has beaten the record with his peach crop. Jack has six trees of Crawfords on his ranch north of town, the crop of which he disposed of for $30.03. This is at the rate of $5 per tree, and reckoning at 108 trees to the acre—the usual number at twenty Major Fearn, who is now on active duty with the U. S. Army at San Francisco, was in Anaheim this week to appear in the case, although the divorce was uncontested. He was a former electrical contractor of this city. The wedding of the couple occurred in Lincoln, Nebr., on December 25, 1921. They separated in this city in August, 1941. Mrs. Fearn was granted $140 a month alimony, for the support of the two children of the marriage. Cadet Takes Flyer In State Politics A/C Gordon T. Jeffers of bombardier Sqdn 97 made California political history last month. He was the first aviation cadet to run for office in the annals of California elections. Mr. Jeffers ran for the State Assembly in the 65th District in the Democratic primary but lost by 400 votes. A native of Los Angeles, twenty-five year old Jeffers is a graduate of the University of Southern Anaheim business houses closed their doors at 11 o'clock yesterday morning and remained closed for two hours in order that the proprietors and employees could go to Fullerton and bid farewell to the soldier boys. On another page we print a list of the boys from District No. 2, Orange county, who left for American Lake cantonment, Washington, where they will be trained and transformed into soldiers as rapidly as possible before being sent to France to help Uncle Sam discipline the Kaiser. O. V. Knowlton of Fullerton is home from a trip to San Diego, where he went to visit his son, H. H. Knowlton of Co. 36, Marine Corps. He also visited Camp Kearney which is being put in shape for 40,000 soldiers. Mr. Knowlton is a civil war veteran and he thinks the soldier boys of today are faring sumptuously compared with the boys of '61 who were fed on hard tack, beans and sow belly. Wm. A. Dolan, president of the Anaheim National bank, has purchased a lot with one hundred feet frontage on Broadway at the corner of Citron and will erect a residence thereon. Jack Hunter has beaten the record with his peach crop. Jack has six trees of Crawfords on his ranch north of town, the crop of which he disposed of for $30.03. This is at the rate of $5 per tree, and reckoning at 108 trees to the acre—the usual number at twenty feet apart—the returns would come to $540 per acre. The Olive Milling company in their usual enterprising spirit have offered three prizes to be awarded at the County Fair, to be held at Santa Ana next week, as follows: Five dollars for the best loaf of home made bread from the Olive Milling company's flour, second prize, $3; third prize, $2. P. A. Stanton was down from Los Angeles on Tuesday, Mr. Stanton is taking an active interest in the sugar refinery and is confident that the enterprise will be crowned with conspicuous success in the near future. Mrs. Metz's row of buildings on Center street, have been treated to a new coat of paint, greatly enhancing their appearance. Mr. Spoerl has purchased the Fish cottage on Broadway, and will shortly move into it with his family. Consideration $750. Mrs. Richard Heiman and daughter Emmie, visited with friends and relatives in this city on Sunday. Madame Chevalier of Los Angeles is paying a visit to her daughter, Mrs. John Hartung. James Reid took a flying trip to Newport on Admission day.