anaheim-gazette 1944-10-26

Member Weekly Newspaper Ass'n of Orange Co. — S.C.N.P.A. HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 Mrs. Henry Kuchel — Theodore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers Jake Proctor, City Editor The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, California. Phone 2206-2207 Subscription Per Year, $2.00; 2 Years $3.50; 6 Months $1.25 Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1879. Anaheim, located in the richest spot on earth, "In the Heart of the Valencia Orange District," is widely known for its beautiful parks, fine schools and churches, and for its other civic improvements and the stability of its citizenship and its business institutions. When you plan your future home of contentment, the one-stop answer is Anaheim! ARMY CALLS FOR 10,000 REGISTERED NURSES Major General William E. Shedd, commanding general of the Ninth Service Command, today appealed to qualified civilian nurses to respond to the Army's call for 10,000 more nurses for duty in military hospitals in the United States and overseas. Announcing the return of Thoroughbred Racing to Southern California 5th Season...34 Days November 1—December 16 The Hollywood Turf Club is confident that the sports loving public will welcome the return of thoroughbred racing to Southern California, not only for the thrilling entertainment it provides, but also for the financial benefits it will bestow upon various war relief agencies and welfare organizations. The programs of the daily races have been arranged in co-operation with public officials so that transportation of racing patrons will not interfere with war workers traffic. The public is urged to use these public transportation facilities. sports loving public will welcome the return of thoroughbred racing to Southern California, not only for the thrilling entertainment it provides, but also for the financial benefits it will bestow upon various war relief agencies and welfare organizations. The programs of the daily races have been arranged in co-operation with public officials so that transportation of racing patrons will not interfere with war workers traffic. The public is urged to use these public transportation facilities. Eight races will be presented daily, except Sunday and Monday. Post time daily, 2 P.M.—Saturday 1 P.M. The War Chest will receive the entire Net Proceeds of Opening Day General Admission $1.00; Tax 20c—Total $1.20 Club House……… $2.00; Tax 40c—Total $2.40 HOLLYWOOD PARK Owned and operated by Hollywood Turf Club Inglewood Opening Wednesday, Nov. 1 Premiere Handicap $10,000 Added All ages...Six Furlongs IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued a Half Century and a Quarter Century 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 October 30—1919 First steps toward the organization of a host of the Anaheim Legion was taken last Tuesday night when a large number of the boys who wore the khaki and the blue assembled at the board of trade rooms in response to a call and signed their names to the roll as charter members. W. P. Webb, Jr. was chosen chairman of the meeting and E. E. Smith Secretary. Seventy-five boys signed up that night and the rolls will be held open two weeks when it is expected 150 names will be signed. Anaheim's service flag has three hundred stars in it, indicating that three hundred men from this city joined the colors during the war and everyone should become a member of the legion. The American Legion will take the place of the rapidly dying Grand Army and will be a force in the United States. United they will stand for Americanism, patriotism and good citizenship. 50 Years Ago Nov. 1—1884 With this issue of the Gazette enters upon the twenty-fifth year of its continuous existence. For many years past, on the recurrence of the anniversary of the paper's birth, we have been wont to style the Gazette the oldest paper but one in southern California: but as the only paper in southern California that anteceded us (and that by only a few months) has lost its identity in its consolidation with another journal, we make bold to proclaim ourselves the oldest paper in southern California. The best indication of what the Gazette will be in time to come is the success it has already achieved. The Gazette takes pride in printing all the news and commenting freely thereon, and while during its extended career, it has had occasion as conservator of the public morals of this community to say harsh things which in the joyousness of the contemplation of our twenty-fifth birthday we are free to say it had rather to have left (More 25 Years Ago) are also trying the virtues of the medicated waters. Harry Whitaker has purchased the residence on the southeast corner of Emily and Adele streets from Richard Krastel and will move there with his family in the near future. Supervisor Schumacher has completed harvesting his 300-acre bean crop and the beans are now in the warehouse. The yield was excellent and the quality superior. E. C. Dutton attended the meeting of the Avocado Association at Santa Barbara this week. One of the delightful affairs of the week end was the delightful dinner and dancing party given on Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heger in their new home at 420 North Lemon street. The home is furnished in ivory and the soft glow of the yellow acasias which were placed in bowls throughout the rooms gave a beautiful effect. The dinner appointments were also carried out in yellow, covers being marked for: Messrs. and Mesdames Gaston Bastanchury, D. J. Bastanchury, John Bastanchury, Sam Oxarart, Wm. Silva of Fullerton, Mrs. Dora Leveke, Hugo Strodthoft and Wm. Heger, Jr. (Y.M.C.A. In Drift To Raise $5,500 For Year’s Work) A kick-off breakfast at the CA building Monday rallied opened the finance drive to a fund of $5,500 for the year's work. An enthusiastic group of commanders, generals, captains, and committee members as published in last week's zette, were on hand to parade the excellent breakfast with "pep" talks and leaders. Gerald R. Patton, executive retary, was well pleased with turn-out and the spirit shine workers. Paul H. Demaree, chairman, issued the four statement in support of the drive: "Your Anaheim Y.M.C.A. is the best condition it has many years. Financially we top. All bills are paid and debts have been cleared. Phase of the work is in a condition and growth in both girls clubs is evident all at line. This past summer was overflowing with camps." All this is as it shows throughout our country whole reports indicate that are actually losing the war battle to combat juvenile quency. Your YMCA is one vital forces which is helping win the battle in our com-munity We want to increase our and broaden our contacts in out offensive to develop Character among the future. Secretary Whitaker of the board of trade who had charge of the sale of government bacon in this city, sent a check for $4,001.15, amount due the government for the meat. The bacon was sold at 3 cents per pound. After paying all expenses Fullerton and Anaheim have sent the government approximately $8,000. The bacon have good satisfaction, only an occasional person drawing a piece that merited criticism. Contracts for the erection of the new central building and a primary grade school were let by the Grammar trustees Friday night to K. Gribbling of Los Angeles, his bid being $103,494. There were five bids, Mr. Gribblings being the only one within the estimate made by the architect. The contractors came in the first of the week to begin work. Saturday was the 65th anniversary of the battle of Balaklava, made famous in history by the charge of the Light Brigade. There are few men living who participated in the battle and saw the noble six hundred" ride to their death, but Captain Alexander Henry is one of them. Though only 7 years of age he was fighting with the British at this battle, being one of Sir Charles Napier's marines and witnessed the famous charge. He helped catch one officer as he fell dead from his horse on returning from the charge. The captain fought at Alma, Inkerman, Balaklava and Seustopol receiving six wounds in four battles. Gene Johnson has purchased a home at the corner of Chartres and Santa Fe streets and has loved his family in the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Heger are moving into their new bungalow home at 146 North Lemon street. This is one of the most attractive in the many modern bungalows instructed in Anaheim this year and speaks well for the claim of proclaim ourselves the oldest paper in southern California. The best indication of what the Gazette will be in time to come is the success it has already achieved. The Gazette takes pride in printing all the news and commenting freely thereon, and while during its extended career, it has had occasion as conservator of the public morals of this community to say harsh things which in the joyousness of the contemplation of our twenty-fifth birthday we are free to say it had rather to have left unsaid, nevertheless it does not follow that in future we propose to permit the guilty to escape. We have always had great faith in the future of our city and never more so than at present. We have the richest section on earth and Anaheim is enjoying a healthy growth. The town and countryside will give a grand account of itself in the development of its natural resources in the coming times. One hundred and fifteen votes were cast at the electric light election on Saturday, of which 104 were in favor of the lights, 5 against and 7 men marked incorrectly, the stamp not being affixed to the square at the right of the "yes" or "no" on the ticket. These seven votes are thought to have been intended in favor of the lights, the "no" being stamped out in one or two cases leaving the "yes." The next move will be preparation and sale of the bonds, when the lights will immediately be put in. We ought to have the lights before the rainy season sets in. Placentia pointers—The walnut gathering is coming to an end. Most of the crop, which was very light, is in. The Placentia Literary society opened up in good shape. Historical debates, lectures, recitations, etc., seems to be the work laid out. A meeting of the Placentia orange growers has been called to meet at the school home on Saturday, to organize an association to market their own fruit this season. They expect to build a packing house at Fullerton, as the Earl Fruit company has rented the one occupied by them last year. Mr. Wilshire who has later purchased the French orchard will arrive shortly from London. Mr. May takes charge of the ranch this month. Miss Myrtle Staley visited in Los Angeles last Saturday. (More 50 Years Ago) gees assisting Miss Harris in a forthcoming "Living Whist" entertainment to be given in that city. George Peters, secretary of the Republican county central committee, was in town Tuesday setting up bills contracted by the party during the campaign. A Pierotti and Thomas Strain advertise fourteen hand tents for fumigating for rent, together with necessary paraphernalia for $2 per night. ARMY SAVES THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF GREASE During September, 317,947 pounds of grease from Army kitchens at installations of the Ninth Service Command were collected to go into the homefront war against the Axis, it was announced today at headquarters of Major General William E. Shedd, commanding general, Ninth Service Command, at Fort Douglas, Utah. HAS RODE IN "RIGOLET IN SAN BERNARDINO Albert Cranston of 200 Rose street, well known singer and voice instructor, the role of Ceprano in Rigo Verdi, at San Bernardino Tuesday evening when the Dowell Club of that city he annual artists' concert. Your "dream home" can be BOTH -Modern and Practical, too! You can plan it that way—with Natural Gas… A kitchen that's modern in so many ways! From its gleaming white CP gas range, and its fully automatic gas water heater—to the aristocrat of all refrigerators, the Servel gas refrigerator. You can even choose your own climate after the war, with all-year gas air conditioning. And practical? Very much so! In all these—low cost, instant heat, exact control—Gas is unequalled! Gene Johnson has purchased a home at the corner of Chartres and Santa Fe streets and has moved his family in the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Heger are moving into their new bungalow home at 146 North Lemon street. This is one of the most attractive homes in the many modern bungalows instructed in Anaheim this year and speaks well for the claim of Anaheim as a city of beautiful times. It is of the very latest design throughout. Mrs. Heger superseded the interior decorating which she has shown marked utility. Lila M. Steadman entertained her piano pupils Thursday afternoon at her home at 126 E. Broadway. A delightful program of piano solos was enjoyed after which games were played and refreshments served. Those present were: Victoria Kohler, Bessie Renner, Selma Schneider, Dorothy Fox, Roothy Yungbluth, Evelyn Claney, Madeline Moore, Gladys andable Ruether, Josephine Minck, Marie Warner, Eleanor Meyers, Kathryn Volz, Marie and Virginia Noll, Hazel Fox and Mary Anton. The general meeting of the Anaheim Ebell next Monday promises to be a very interestingair. Rev. David Todd Gilmer, formerly of Anaheim will lecture. The Chaplain and the Front Line enches" will be the topic. Rev. More was placed in the front five days after he arrived inrance. The hostesses will serve refreshments after the proam. Robert Wilson is spending a couple of weeks at Gilman's wings, San Jacinto. He writes at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCams and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagner They expect to build a packing house at Fullerton, as the Earl Fruit company has rented the one occupied by them last year. Mr. Wilshire who has late-ly purchased the French orchard will arrive shortly from London. Mr. May takes charge of the ranch this month. Miss Myrtle Staley visited in Los Angeles last Saturday. R. H. Gilman and family arrived last week from Redondo. They will spend the winter here and have taken up quarters with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Key. The Dunn and Henry boys returned on Tuesday from a twelve day hunting trip up in the San Jacinto mountains. They bagged three deer, and had a way-up time generally. On coming through the Brea canyon on their way home they killed a large wild cat, and brought it in to Spoerl who will stuff the varmint and put it on exhibition. Clarence Groat has put down some artistic cement sidewalks about residences in town. George Croner drove over to Pomona on Saturday to bring his fourteen-year old son to Anaheim to enjoy our fine school facilities. He made the trip back in the afternoon in three hours and found the road plentifully cut up with chuckholes. Mr. R. E. S. Cayce and Miss Mai Polhemus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Polhemus of Miraflous, were married in Santa Ana at the church of the Messiah yesterday, Rev. Burroughs officiating—San Francisco Chronicle please copy. Mrs. Cora Lewis is in Los An- Y.M.C.A. In Drive To Raise $5,500 For Year's Work A kick-off breakfast at the YMCA building Monday morning opened the finance drive to raise fund of $5,500 for the coming year's work. An enthusiastic crowd of commanders, generals, team captains, and committee workers, is published in last week's Gazette, were on hand to partake of the excellent breakfast interpersed with "pep" talks by the readers. Gerald R. Patton, executive secretary, was well pleased with the turn-out and the spirit shown by the workers. Paul H. Demaree, campaign chairman, issued the following statement in support of the fund drive: "Your Anaheim Y.M.C.A. is in the best condition it has been in many years. Financially we are on top. All bills are paid and all past debts have been cleared. Every phase of the work is in a healthy condition and growth in interest and membership in both boys and girls clubs is evident all along the line. This past summer Osceola was overflowing with campers. 'All this is as it should be. Throughout our country as a whole reports indicate that we are actually losing the war in our battle to combat juvenile delinquency. Your YMCA is one of the vital forces which is helping to win the battle in our community. We want to increase our efforts and broaden our contacts in an all-out offensive to develop Christian character among the future lead-" SANTA ANA 20-30 CLUB GUESTS OF ANAHEIM Fourteen members of the 20-30 club of Santa Ana were guests of the local club Monday night at their regular weekly meeting held at the Elks clubhouse. Judge Raymond Thompson of the superior court was speaker of the evening. Another distinguished guest was Dist. Governor Doc Kilber. 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