anaheim-gazette 1943-01-14

House Resolutions Renew Prospects Of Naval Academy in Harbor Area Possibility that an additional U.S. Naval Academy may be located in Orange county, seems nearer realization following the proposal of a bill during the past week in the House of Representatives by Congressman Harry R. Sheppard that such an academy should be established in the Newport Harbor area. Sheppard was former representative from this district. Various civic groups of Orange county have discussed this step for several years past, convinced that the harbor area was the logical place on the Pacific coast for such an institution. There was much discussion during the last session of legislature of the possibility of establishing an "Annapolis of the West" at some Pacific coast point. Congressman Sheppard's measure, designated as House Resolution 157, is the first introduced in Congress for the purpose of placing the proposed academy at the definite Orange county point. Sheppard as chairman of a Naval Affairs appropriation sub-committee, can give strong support to his bill, according to opinions expressed by observers here, interested in its passage. A requested appropriation of approximately $9,000,000 for a Pacific coast academy, made just prior to this country's entering the World War, was turned down by the Naval Affairs committee on appropriations. But advocates of the plan have been attempting to interest legislators in further action. Introduction of the bill by Sheppard revives official interest, and strengthens that displayed by county civic workers, since the bill gives official status to the plan. Historical Society Elects Officers Orange County Historical society will continue to unction during the coming year under presidency of Mrs. Anita L. Alexander, following the annual election held Friday night in Bowers museum, Santa Ana. Named to serve with her were Terry E. Stephenson, vice-president; E. M. Sundquist, secretary-treasurer; William McPherson, curator; Mrs. F. E. Coulter, S. M. Davis and Mrs. J. E. Pleasants, additional directors. The county society was organized by S. M. Davis, who served as its secretary for more than 20 years. Its purpose is to keep alive the history and traditions of the county. Friday night's program furthered this plan by a paper on the naming of Santa Ana streets, prepared by E. P. Stafford and read by Davis, and a talk by William McPherson. The later chose Col. J. J. Warner, owner of Warner Hot Springs, as his subject, giving some interesting history of early life here. CHARGE FOR CHOW Q. What does it cost the Government to ration a soldier? A. The cost varies according to County Selective Service Boards Are Complimented Leo J. Sheridan, president of Anaheim Selective Service Board No. 173, together with Ray Van Waggoner and H. B. Pearson represented the board at a special dinner held in Santa Ana late the past week, at which Orange County Council American Legion compliments the five selective service boards of the county. The dinner was held in parish hall of Church of the Messiah and was attended by representatives of each of the five boards, Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana and Newport Beach. Thomas Burns of Seal Beach, president of the County Council, welcomed the honor guests, and presented Andrew J. Hayman of Garden Grove chairman for the evening. Major Harold A. Strong of Riverside, coordinator of the 10th district of the State Selective service, gave an informal talk in which he extolled work of various boards, asserting that a poll had revealed general satisfaction on the part of the community as a whole, with the manner in which duties were administered. Special guests introduced were J. Galanis, fifth area commander of the American Legion, and Earl Marsh, past grand chef de gare on the 40 et 8. Special citations from the County Council were presented: the various Selective Service board members, in appreciation of their generous volunteer service. With the Anaheim representative were several members of Post No 72 Anaheim Legion including Commander K. B. Rigby, Adjutant Clair Liebhart, Henry W Baxter, Carleton A. Starr and PENNEY'S SUPPLIES for the HOME FRONT! To Set A Beautiful Table! LACE TABLE CLOTHS • Cream Shade! • Popular Size! 4.98 Handsome cloth with a wide floral design around the border and an oval panel through the center! The edges have novelty trim. Easily laundered. LACE TABLE CLOTHS Washable—for every day, pretty for best! 1.98 Lucheon CLOTHS 1.19 Gay prints on county. Friday night's program furthered this plan by a paper on the naming of Santa Ana streets, prepared by E. P. Stafford and read by Davis, and a talk by William McPherson. The later chose Col. J. J. Warner, owner of Warner Hot Springs, as his subject, giving some interesting history of early life here. CHARGE FOR CHOW Q. What does it cost the Government to ration a soldier? A. The cost varies according to locality and size of mess. The Government spends approximately 42 cents a day for the ration of a soldier in the continental U. S. PENNEY'S J. C. PENNEY CO., INC. Designed With You In Mind! RAYON DRESSES 4.98 Dressy rayon romaine frock with tucked waist and slimming beltless skirt! Dainty lace Lucheon CLOTHS 1.19 Gay prints on natural cotton! 52"x52". COTTON DAMASK yd. 79c . For dinner clothes. Rose and chrysanthemum design, 2 yds. wide. CHENILLE SPREADS 4.98 Perfect beauties for the money! Two sizes. Washable, too! Of 5% Wool! BLANKETS 3.49 Smart chevron plaid pair in luscious pastel shades. 72" x 84". PENNEY'S ... SUPPLIERS Designed With You In Mind! RAYON DRESSES 4.98 Dressy rayon romaine frock with tucked waist and slimming beltless skirt! 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They informed the group that their marriage had taken place on Saturday, January 9, in the little Gretna Green wedding chapel of Yuma, Ariz. Family friends had anticipated the wedding as an event of Cpl. Marr’s furlough here from the Portland Air base, but the young people chose the quiet Yuma services in preference to the formal wedding which their friends were expecting. The bride chose for the rites, a pretty blue frock with matching dress accessories. Their vows were taken before the Rev. E. L. Roberts of the Gretna Green chapel. Cpl. and Mrs. Marr left yesterday afternoon for Portland where the former will resume his training at the Air base and where his bride expects to be transferred from her present post with Southern California Telephone company. She is a graduate of Anaheim Union high school. Birthday dinner guests to whom the wedding announcement was made included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marr and son of Santa Ana; Guy McMurlin, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McMurlin and daughter of Long Shriners Elect Dr. Albert R. Martin As Al Malaikah Chieftain for 1943; Choose Popular Los Angeles Dentist Local nobles of the Mystic Shrine were happy today in the unanimous choice of Dr. Martin as “head man” to lead 11,000 Southland Shrines through what is hailed as Victory year. E. L. “Ernie” Hurst was unmously re-elected recorder. Here’s Another Pair Of Purple Hearters What has the gas you use at home got to do with GUADALCANAL? It's speeding production all through Southern California's war plants — to keep the convoys MOVING! ASK the boys out there fighting in the jungles what that means to them! They'll be glad to know that the natural gas you count on to heat up your home is in pitching for them, too! They'll welcome the news that it's helping to rush along more and more of the planes, ships and guns they need! Thousands of war plants, now using new shortcuts and newly developed heat-treating processes, are really going places—thanks to natural gas. Yes, gas has a vital role in helping to get this war job done—and naturally, in an emergency. War Industry's demand for They'll welcome the news that it's helping to rush along more and more of the planes, ships and guns they need! Thousands of war plants, now using new shortcuts and newly developed heat-treating processes, are really going places—thanks to natural gas. Yes, gas has a vital role in helping to get this war job done—and naturally, in an emergency, War Industry's demand for natural gas must have first call. WHY THERE MAY BE A WARTIME FUEL-GAS EMERGENCY This winter the reserve supply of natural gas for Southern California, and our facilities for delivering it are the greatest known in history. So you may wonder why, if the supply is abundant, even a temporary fuel-gas emergency could ever occur. Here are the reasons: 1. Gas is doing a double-duty WARTIME job—with a network of pipelines designed for PEACETIME! 2. War Industry's demand for natural gas to speed the production of scores of war essentials has first call. 3. Wartime residential requirements have been greatly stepped up—along with the needs of new military establishments. 4. And most important—steel cannot be obtained to expand the present peacetime network of pipelines—because it is more vitally needed on other fronts. Under these wartime conditions, certain situations could occur this winter—such as extremes of weather—when the peacetime system of pipelines might not be equal to the task. Your cooperation in such a temporary emergency will be a war service of vital importance. GAS IS VITAL TO WAR PRODUCTION...USE IT WISELY Buy United States War Bonds and Stamps IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago January 17, 1918 Anaheim meat markets were all open for the sale of meat Tuesday, the only thing denied their customers being pork and pork products. The order prohibiting the sale of beef, veal and mutton, has been cancelled until March 13, owing to the inability to secure cars for shipment to the east. This news was phoned down from Los Angeles Monday by William Francis Ireland sub-chairman of the conservation administration. Walnut growers of southern California have developed a new industry that is going to help win the war. Instead of using corn meal to pack dynamite and other high explosives, the government hereafter is to use pulverized English walnut shells, the products of Southern California walnut orchards. In addition to helping win the war, the new industry will be of value to the growers who will receive about $10 a ton for walnut shells. Max Nebelung reports .53 inches of rainfall Saturday night. Santa Ana received a fraction over one inch. For the season 1.28 inches has fallen. Carpenters and masons are at work cutting eight feet off the front of Swope Brothers building on the south side of West Center street, setting it back to the newly established line. Murdock Henry who owns the building occupied by the Anaheim Pharmacy will shortly begin slicing off a piece of its front. 50 Years Ago January 19, 1893 Shortly after midnight last Thursday night a fire was discovered in Henry Kroeger's wine shed, in rear of his residence on the corner of Center and East streets. One of the boys discharged a rifle repeatedly to attract the neighbors, and a crowd soon gathered. The fire bell was being moved to its new home in the city hall tower and no alarm could be turned in. Despite the efforts of the crowd the building and its contents were entirely destroyed. Water was scarce and an east wind was blowing, and that the residence and other buildings near were not consumed is remarkable. There were some seven or eight thousand gallons of old port and angelica stored in the cellar, together with a quantity of old brandy, all of which was destroyed. The loss is placed by Mr. Kroeger at $7,000, insurance $3,000. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it was owing probably to tramps. Acknowledgment — Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 18, 1893—This is to certify that my winery, building, sheds, stock of wines, etc., which was destroyed by fire Jan. 13, 1893, was insured in the Phoenix Fire insurance company of Hartford, Conn., (Rimpau Bros. of Anaheim, agents) that the company's adjuster, W. H. Bansall, promptly appeared and by the morning succeeding the fire, the loss was adjusted and settled to my entire satisfaction. Such promptness is commendable. Banner and Cards Celebrate 40th Anniversary Driving a happy observance to the 80th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Emma Meinecke, 518 South Street, was the mid-day dinner event held Monday in the house of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schindler, 519 South Helena street,owed by card play in Mrs. Meinecke's home. On a cast turkey, luscious young fruit and a variety of toothsome fruits formed the menu which guests enjoyed at a table with flowers and centered on a beautiful Fostoria candela-m. Tapers sparkled about the men, giving a festive effect heightened by the lovely flowers and gifts which guests presented birthday celebrant. When the party scene was transferred to Mrs. Meinecke's own place, guests found tables set up readiness for card play. There were prizes rewarding holders of special scores, with first prize given by Mrs. Bill Lake. Others awarded in point of scoring were Mrs. Roland Schindler, Mrs. Ben Jess and Mrs. Henrietta Schindler who received consolation. Born in Germany, Mrs. Heinze came to the United States in a young womanhood, and has lived in Anaheim for the past 35 years, making a host of friends, all whom were ready to extend Sunday wishes. Among those at the party in addition to Mrs. Henry Schindler are her mother-in-law, Mrs. Brietta Schindler and her younger and granddaughter, Mrs. Chie Eaton and Miss Val Eaton, Ms. Elizabeth Arnold, Mesdames a Brunsworth, Carl Pressel, Gross, Arthur Gross, Clara Ringing, Bill Lake, Herman Heine-land, Anna Tomblin, Roland Schindler, all of this city, Mrs. Henweiler and Miss Catherine Henweiler of Buena Park. Santa Ana received a fraction over one inch. For the season 1.28 inches has fallen. Carpenters and masons are at work cutting eight feet off the front of Swope Brothers building on the south side of West Center street, setting it back to the newly established line. Murdock Henry who owns the building occupied by the Anaheim Pharmacy will shortly begin slicing off a piece of its front. Dr. John P. Brastad, formerly of Oakes, North Dakota, has moved to Anaheim and opened an office in the Odd Fellows building. For several years past the Doctor has made a visit to Anaheim each winter, and he finally decided that this is a mighty good place to live through the entire year. He is a graduate of Iowa State University and, although a regular physician and surgeon, he has made a special study of eye, ear, nose, and lung diseases. The high heel and high top shoes are doomed. England and France have doomed them and the United States is going to follow suit. Conservation of leather is the reason for this edict. C. A. Griggs and family came home Saturday from San Luis Obispo Hot Springs, where they have been spending some months, Mr. Griggs is owner of the health resort, having purchased it several years ago. He has leased the hotel and will spend his time in Anaheim looking after his interests here. Work upon the Yorba bridge, a pile structure, has been progressing rapidly. The contractor, J. P. Hunter of Los Angeles expects to have the job completed in about three weeks. After that is done the county will require one or two weeks to make a fill at each end of the bride and the bridge will be open for travel. This bridge replaces one that was washed away in the flood of January 1916. The Ladies Euchre club was entertained by Mrs. Bennerscheidt at her home on Thursday afternoon. The first prize, an embroidered center piece was won by Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, the second, a doily, by Mrs. Sheridan, and the consolation, also a doily, by Mrs. Nebelung. Mrs. Dickel was presented with the punchers prize, a certify that my winery, building, sheds, stock of wines etc., which was destroyed by fire Jan. 13, 1893, was insured in the Phoenix Fire insurance company of Hartford. Conn., (Rimpau Bros. of Anaheim, agents) that the company's adjuster, W. H. Bensall, promptly appeared and by the morning succeeding the fire, the loss was adjusted and settled to my entire satisfaction. Such promptness is commendable. Henry Kroeger. The Yorba bridge 360 feet long and eighteen feet wide is now ready for use and will be inspected by Supervisors Shorn and Armer, when it will be turned over to the county. The bridge is a very substantial structure, the poles used in its construction having been driven down twenty-two feet. MARRIAGE Betts-Bates — At Riverside, by the Rev. B. W. R. Taylor, June 29, 1891, Mr. George Betts to Mrs. Laura G. Bates, both of this city. The above announcement will doubtless be received with some surprise by the many friends of the happy couple. We must confess they have guarded their secret well, but our wedding reporter has been on the qui vive to tender them the congratulations of the season upon the happy event for some time past. The newly married couple have gone to housekeeping on their orange ranch at Placentia. We join their many friends in hoping that their journey through life may be strewn with roses, and that sunny skies may ever be above them. Mrs. Betts will still retain the postoffice and will remain in charge until her commission expires. The Board of Audit of the Water company, Messrs. Alex Wright, Max Nebelung and E. J. Pellegrin, are going over the books of the company, for the purpose of making a report of the company's finances and standing at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held on the 28th inst. Wommer & Halpin have several four-horse teams engaged in hauling gravel from Burriel Point. The gravel is used on the streets and sidewalks and on private walks about town and makes a BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS! Three Retail Yards Anaheim-Fullerton-Placentia DELIVERY OF Building Materials Limited Truck Mileage, causes us to ask for your help. We want to combine orders, bring in the same direction or district (except full loads) in order that our Truck may be made to serve the greatest number of our customers each day. Please order ahead of immediate need thus giving us efficient time to assemble your order and to plan our DELIVERY SCHEDULE to our District or neighborhood. THANK YOU for your help. GIBBS LUMBER CO. The Ladies Euchre club was entertained by Mrs. Bennerscheidt at her home on Thursday afternoon. The first prize, an embroidered center piece was won by Mrs. J. J. Dwyer, the second, a doily, by Mrs. Sheridan and the consolation, also a doily, by Mrs. Nebelung. Mrs. Dickel was presented with the punchers prize, a doily. Dainty refreshments of salad, coffee, and cake were served at the close of the game. Mrs. Falkenstein will entertain the ladies at their next meeting. Officers for the new year recently installed by the Fraternal Brotherhood are: Past President, George Chambers; president, E. A. Heffner; vice-president, Mrs. Eva Boyd; Secretary, Mrs. Ardis Chambers; treasurer, F. C. Rimpau; chaplain, Mrs. Minnie Heffner; sergeant, J. C. Clabaugh; Mistress at arms, Miss Lillian Clabaugh; I. D. K., Mrs. Elsie Borth; O. D. K., E. B. Johnson. George Hatfield was stricken with paralysis last week and has been seriously ill at his home on Clementine street since then. G. M. Simpson, A. Nagel and J. B. Gregg of this city and Dr. Barton of Los Angeles are in Arizona this week inspecting mining property. Theodore Winbigler, county coroner and public administrator was last week elected president of the Southern California funeral directors association. Hans Storm who is a soldier at Camp Kearney is reported as ill with pneumonia. Wommer & Halpin have several four-horse teams engaged in hauling gravel from Burriel Point. The gravel is used on the streets and sidewalks and on private walks about town and makes a very decided improvement. A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Alice Chevalier at Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung's residence on Tuesday evening. A number of the young lady's friends were present and all had an enjoyable time. George Amerige has been granted a license by the Board of Supervisors to serve liquid refreshments at the St. George hotel at Fullerton. Theo Staley has been appointed by the County School Superintendent to fill the vacancy on the Placentia School Board, caused by the resignation of Dr. Toombes. Walter Hunter was in from Fullerton Tuesday and says that although barley looks well out his way, a good rain is needed to mature the crop. About eight thousand acres will be seeded to barley on the La Habra this year and another good rain will serve to add several large tracts to the area. Miss Bertha Stone of San Francisco, who has been visiting in this city for some weeks past, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Herr, leave this week for her home in the metropolis.