anaheim-gazette 1945-01-25

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! (Continued From Page 1) that I was too tall for my weight. With somewhat less confidence I barged into the Navy recruiting office where I was informed that they had almost more men than they needed and were not taking any married men into that branch ways buy plenty of liquor, you go into Grayson county, Texas, which has local option, and is really dry provided it has a dry sheriff, which happens part of the time at least. Of course the northern Grayson county people spend a good part of their time chasing across the river into constitutionally dry Oklahoma to buy their liquor, and those in the southern part of the county go the other way into a wet county to get theirs. I have come to the conclusion after living a long time, in both wet and dry states, that there isn't any way to stop people from drinking intoxicating beverages, any more than you can stop them from doing all the other things they shouldn't do. This is not a popular subject since IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Quarter Century ago. History in Print of the N and Orange County in t 25 Years Ago January 29, 1920 The Anaheim high school district will shortly be asked bonds for the construction ditions to the group of high buildings. The buildings are over-crowded and room made for 150 more than comfortably handled at Forty grammar school pupil be advanced to the highest next week, making the enrolment 366, just 100 more than last year. The board estimates that issue of $175,000 will be for the required improvement Architect J. F. Walker working on plans for the building. Lemon street which only years ago, was principally ground, has rapidly become inent as the hotel and ap house district of the city. southwest corner of Lem Center streets stands the V hotel, the county's most hostelry. Across Lemon street the Valencia stands the building, the upper story o (Continued From Page 1) that I was too tall for my weight. With somewhat less confidence I barged into the Navy recruiting office where I was informed that they had almost more men than they needed and were not taking any married men into that branch of the service. I had lived in a military outpost when I was a kid where there was nothing but cavalrymen, and the soldiers had turned me against the infantry. But I didn’t care to go to France on a horse, so I decided to wait for the draft. My number came up the first day. I was examined and put on the wajting list, again on the grounds that they had more men than they knew what to do with, and that I could do more good, for the time being, taking care of my family than I could in the army. When the war ended I was still on the waiting list. Now, apparently the army is not troubled with surplus men, but I’m classified as too old and too fat, besides I’m still married to the same woman, and just between us, I’m glad I’m still on the army’s waiting list. A Los Angeles girl got a divorce the other day on the complaint that her husband ripped her nightgown. Seems like some men never learn any bedroom mahners. In addition to other suggestions I may have made about a good business to get into to make money, I would like to recommend the business of being a notary public. You get a chance to meet a lot of new people, and incidentally listen to some of their troubles: I am a professional in the business but my latest commission dates from December, 1943, since which time I have kept close account of the receipts on account of income tax, which is one sure way of getting yourself in jail if you make over $500 a year. But getting back to the business, I spent about $30 and quite a little time to get myself into the notary public racket, which is a fair investment as businesses go. At any rate during the first year of operation I took in almost $3.00 in “fees” from paid customers, which is not a bad income in these days and times. Of course, besides all of this “paid” business I officiated in the capacity of Father Advisor to a lot of widows and signed innumerable spend a good part of their time chasing across the river into constitutionally dry Oklahoma to buy their liquor, and those in the southern part of the county go the other way into a wet county to get theirs. I have come to the conclusion after living a long time, in both wet and dry states, that there isn’t any way to stop people from drinking intoxicating beverages, any more than you can stop them from doing all the other things they shouldn’t do. This is not a popular subject since the drys are working quietly and getting results, and the wets try to think that because nothing much is being said that they are holding their own. It is not my purpose to argue pro nor can on any controversial subject but no sensible solution to any social problem can be arrived at by trying to keep it in the dark. Santa Ana’s city council spends an average of 20 minutes at each council meeting, which wouldn’t be much time for the board of directors operating a business as big as Santa Ana to devote to a weekly get-together. No wonder they have no time to give due consideration to the operation of the joint outfall sewer project. A friend who operates a radio station told me a while back that all time on his radio was contracted for a year in advance. He lamented that there are not more hours in a day so he could accommodate others who are clamoring for paid time on the radio. Principal among the waiting list group, he said, were radio preachers and vitamin peddlers, both willing to pay well for the opportunity to talk to the radio market. In England, which is supposed to be a “free enterprise” country, the government operates the radio stations, so I’m told, and the stations are used for entertainment and educational programs with no advertising time sold on the stations. Owners of radio sets pay a use tax which goes toward paying for the operation of the stations. The development of radio has been one of the marvels of the century and it would be hard to imagine how the world could operate without them now. As a commercial enterprise radio has apparently been very successful in America, due to advertising time sold on the stations and various networks. There is no other way they can operate and if the government owned and operated the radio stations, then it might as well also own and operate the permanent or any other line of Lemon street which only years ago, was principally ground, has rapidly become inert as the hotel and apartment district of the city. southwest corner of Lenn Center streets stands the W hotel, the county’s most hostelry. Across Lemon street the Valencia stands the building, the upper story of is occupied by apartments. northeast corner is the house opened when the bluth building was completed years ago, and opposite this northwest corner, the block is just receiving its touches, and it is uncle the supper story will be attached house. On North Le corner of Chartres state fine Colonial apartments, built by V. W. LaMont, the opposite corner to the Nebelung apartment several years ago by Mahlung, while on South Lemtween Center and Broadway Winsor hotel. It was an this week that C. H. Wea candy manufacturer, has chased commodious group North Lemon above Ada will begin at once the erea a sixteen room building will be divided into four apart of four rooms each. U. S has the contract. The Ebell club gave ad attainment at the Grand Wednesday, the program entirely of local talent. crowd was in attendance proceeds will be applied club’s building fund. Leo Sheridan and Pen spent several days the first week at San Diego and points south. The members of the St club met on Friday after their club rooms in the Temple. Mrs. W. P. Webb Mrs. Henry Hansen weesses. Twenty ladies were Mrs. Harbeson winning hers, Mrs. Sackett second, M laaway third, and Mrs. third. Mrs. Max Nebelung en el Elite club at her h Sycamore street on Thursday.Cards were played John Kellenberger won fill Mrs. A. Erickson second H. Schindler third. Somebody called my hand because I said prohibition is on the way back, telling me I was all wrong. Maybe I am, but already 934 of the 8,070 counties in the United States are dry and more are going into the local option column all the time. That is almost one-third of the counties and their territory includes about one-fifth of the entire population of the country. Three states, Kansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi have never repealed prohibition, although these states consume as much, if not more liquor per capita than any of the others. Texas, for instance, has local option and when you cross Red river on highway 69 below Durant, from dry Oklahoma where you can al- Cigarette manufacturers propose a card system for rationing cigarettes; one card to a customer, one package a day, only from the dealer issuing the card, provided he has the cigarettes to sell you. You can still get plenty of American made cigarettes in Old Mexico but you can only bring back the broken package that's in your pocket. If you have in mind buying a $64 pen and pencil set you can add $12.80 for luxury tax, and $1.60 for state sales tax and the cost amounts to the final figure of $78.40. There may be a lot of people rich enough to afford such a price for a pen and pencil, but if you happen to be one of those who can't afford that, you can go across the border into Mexico and get the same thing for $19.75. The radio announcer says, "See your dentist twice a year." He probably means starting in 1946, provided you can get on the appointment list by that time. Mrs. Henry Hansen weaves. Twenty ladies were Mrs. Harbeson winning hers, Mrs. Sackett second, M laway, third, and Mrs. third. Mrs. Max Nebelung en el Elite club at her h Sycamore street on Thursday termoon. Cards were played John Kellenberger won fifth Mrs. A. Erickson second H. Schindler third. City Manager D. E. has purchased the residency of Phil Germann o Philadelphia street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert W brated their tenth wedding niversary giving a dance K. C. Hall Monday night circle of friends. Heffner's tra furnished music for them and Eddie Backs added entertainment by singing ber of solos. Mrs. Mary Zeigler has for letters of administration the estate of her late John Zeigler. Hans V. W her attorney. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ellis visiting in San Diego for part of the week. "WORLD'S LARGEST" GROVE BECOMES CITY The one-time world's citrus grove, operated in day by the Banslanchury north Orange county, and cent years known as the hills ranch, is rapidly being a major asset of the city lerton. Be-plagued by mountain duction costs and insufficiency because of the ter-2,600-acre estate is best divided into small countr eagerly sought by executi 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 Dally Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Pioneers. 25 Years Ago January 29, 1920 The Anaheim high school district will shortly be asked to vote on the construction of additions to the group of high school buildings. The buildings are now over-crowded and room must be made for 150 more than can be comfortably handled at present. Forty grammar school pupils will be advanced to the high school next week, making the enrollment 166, just 100 more than last year. The board estimates that a bond issue of $175,000 will be needed for the required improvements. Architect J. F. Walker is now working on plans for the buildings. Lemon street which only a few years ago, was principally vacant round, has rapidly become prominent as the hotel and apartment house district of the city. At the southwest corner of Lemon and center streets stands the Valencia hotel, the county's most splendid postelry. Across Lemon street from the Valencia stands the Dickel building, the upper story of which 50 Years Ago January 31—1895 The road between this city and Santa Ana is now in passably fair condition, but the bridge across the river is in need of repairs. Several piles have been washed away by the high waters and the structure sags in places. Quite a sluice of water has been running under the bridge and immediate repairs should be instituted. While clipping one of the little street-car mules the other day Arthur Lewis met with an accident at the hands, or rather, one of the legs, of the beast that might have resulted fatally. He was working away, with light heart and fancy free, and the little beast stood as docile as a kitten, when suddenly one of his rear legs was observed to rise and shoot out backward in a cluster of vigorous kicks. The first kick caught Arthur in the region of the eyebrow, and the next in the region of the stomach, but the others went wide of the mark, for Arthur had measurable enjoyment, too, for early and the retired man city. More than a hundred these men have banded and formed the "New club." They have their own house, and are self admired each day, as well as day nights, meet for cards, horseshoes and board. Nowhere on the west there a city, comparable and per capita wealth, adequately provided with ful parks as Anaheim. It is known that west as "Anaheim, the Parks." Known as Anaheim and La Palma park that was first developed twoago as the result of a bond issue and soon the orange and walnut grove beautifully landscaped containing many rare flowers and trees. Each year shady beauty of the picnic draws thousands of visitors because of it it was necessary to war years, to reshape large tables well in adjoining theater is used frequently cational, religious and groups. Each year graduates for the Anaheim high school are held many years the minister sponsors Easter sunrise. It is here also, that the concerts are given. For those who enlarge there is a large softball where three games can at one time, six concerts. Lemon street which only a few years ago, was principally vacant ground, has rapidly become prominent as the hotel and apartment house district of the city. At the southwest corner of Lemon and center streets stands the Valencia hotel, the county's most splendid hostelry. Across Lemon street from the Valencia stands the Dickel building, the upper story of which occupied by apartments. On the northeast corner is the Carlton house opened when the Yungluth building was completed six years ago, and opposite this on the northwest corner, the Roberts clock is just receiving its finishing touches, and it is understood the supper story will be an apartment house. On North Lemon at the corner of Chartres stands the one Colonial apartments, recently built by V. W. LaMont, and on the opposite corner to the north is the Nebelung apartments, built several years ago by Max Nebelung, while on South Lemon, between Center and Broadway is the Vinsor hotel. It was announced this week that C. H. Weadon, theandy manufacturer, has purchased commodious grounds on North Lemon above Adele and will begin at once the erection of sixteen room building which will be divided into four apartments of four rooms each. U. S. Amack as the contract. The Ebell club gave an entertainment at the Grand Theatre Wednesday, the program consisted entirely of local talent. A large crowd was in attendance and the proceeds will be applied to the club's building fund. Leo Sheridan and Percy Rust spent several days the first of the week at San Diego and other points south. The members of the Star Whist club met on Friday afternoon at their club rooms in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. W. P. Webb, sr., and Mrs. Henry Hansen were hostesses. Twenty ladies were present, Mrs. Harbeson winning high honors, Mrs. Sackett second, Mrs. Calaway, third, and Mrs. Jackson third. Mrs. Max Nebelung entertained the Elite club at her home on Sycamore street on Thursday afternoon. Cards were played. Mrs. John Kellenberger won first prize, Mrs. A. Erickson second and Mrs. H. Schindler third. Mr. Bruce and wife yesterday began putting the candy kitchen in shape for the resumption of business, Mr. Beebe, their son-in-law having recovered sufficiently from his attack of typhoid fever to make that step advisable. The candy kitchen is being stocked up with a very fine assortment of candies and those of our readers who have a sweet tooth and like fresh candies—as who does not?—should call at the kitchen and see what excellent sweets are being placed on sale. Eugene Johnson was in town early on Friday morning, telling us of the fine boy that had arrived at his home the day before, and how much it was like its father. Here's to you 'Gene,' and may the kid grow up to be as good a man as his dad. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Benchley celebrated their golden wedding at their home beyond Fullerton on the 22nd. Their many friends join in wishing them many more happy anniversaries. Contractor Groat yesterday began the work of arranging for the laying of cement sidewalks on Los Angeles street from Center to Sycamore. Mr. Orr has been settling up the accounts of Lyon's store and leaves tomorrow for Los Angeles. Jack Seegar, who has been ill for two months, is now well again and will soon resume his business pursuits. Mr. Louis Ledger has gone with his wife and child to Los Angeles where he has a position as an engineer on the Santa Fe. An excellent view of the light on Mount Lowe may be obtained in the evening from the prairie south of town. The railing about the stairway The beautiful outdoor theater is used frequently cational, religious and groups. Each year grades excises for the Anaheh high school are held many years the ministers sponsors Easter sunrise. It is here also, that the concerts are given. For those who en there is a large softball where three games can at one time, six concours a swimming pool... Mrs. Henry Hansen were hostesses. Twenty ladies were present, Mrs. Harbeson winning high honors, Mrs. Sackett second, Mrs. Calaway, third, and Mrs. Jackson third. Mrs. Max Nebelung entertained the Elite club at her home on Sycamore street on Thursday afternoon. Cards were played. Mrs. John Kellenberger won first prize, Mrs. A. Erickson second and Mrs. M. Schindler third. City Manager D. E. Steward has purchased the residence property of Phil Germann on North Philadelphia street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Vail celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary giving a dance at the C.C. Hall Monday night to a large circle of friends. Heffner's orchestra furnished music for the dance and Eddie Backs added to the entertainment by singing a number of solos. Mrs. Mary Zeigler has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of her late husband, John Zeigler. Hans V. Weisel is her attorney. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Elliott were visiting in San Diego the latter part of the week. "WORLD'S LARGEST" CITRUS GROVE BECOMES CITY ASSET The one-time "world's largest" citrus grove, operated in its heyday by the Banstanchury family in north Orange county, and of recent years known as the Sunny Hills ranch, is rapidly becoming a major asset of the city of Fullerton. Be-plagued by mounting production costs and insufficient production because of the terrain, the 2,600-acre estate is being subdivided into small country estates eagerly sought by executives from the nearby Los Angeles metropolitan area. After the war, when building is permitted again, the site, with bridle paths and an artificial lake, will become a show place; its taxable valuation seems destined to return large dividends to Fullerton in whose extensive limits most of the subdivision lies. Canning of grapefruit is big business in Forida! In the week before Christmas it is estimated that 1,350,000 boxes of Florida grapefruit went into the canneries. ded Enjoyment During War-Time active enjoyment, too, for the elderly and the retired men of the city. More than a hundred of these men have banded together and formed the "Never Sweat club." They have their own clubhouse, and are self administering, and each day, as well as Wednesday nights, meet for checkers, cards, horseshoes and shuffleboard. Nowhere on the west coast is there a city, comparable in size and per capita wealth, that is as adequately provided with beautiful parks as Anaheim. Because of it the city is known through the west as "Anaheim, the City of Parks." Known as Anaheim City Park and La Palma park the former was first developed twenty years ago as the result of a successful bond issue and soon the 20 acre orange and walnut grove was a beautifully landscaped park containing many rare flowers, shrubs and trees. Each year the quiet, shady beauty of the picnic grounds draws thousands of visitors and because of it it was necessary, until the war years, to reserve the 92 large tables well in advance. The beautiful outdoor amphitheater is used frequently by educational, religious and political groups. Each year graduating exercises for the Anaheim Union high school are held here and many years the ministerial union sponsors Easter sunrise services. It is here also, that the summer concerts are given. For those who enjoy sports there is a large softball diamond where three games can be played at one time, six concrete tennis feet, a kiddies wading pool (donated by the Kiwanis club), playground equipment, shuffleboard and a horseshoe pit. In the gardens there is a complete collection of night blooming cerces and coral trees as well as an exceedingly rare, 14 year old cape walnut tree. Beautiful flower beds and rose gardens are everywhere. The La Palma park was begun in 1937, consists of 16 acres and is located in the north end of the city. Of major interest in this park is the excellent baseball diamond and modern stadium. Since its completion several major baseball clubs, including the Seattle Rainiers and the Cincinnati club, have made it headquarters for spring training and development of new players. A casting pool, lily ponds and picnic facilities are also an integral part of the park. Each season of the year some flower bed is a riot of color and the many tall palm trees make it a real California park. Park superintendent is Rudolph Boysen who has supervised the two parks since 1928 and under his capable direction the parks bloom anew each year and there is a con- final process of adding to and perfecting these truly beautiful gardens. Donations Needed By Russian Relief Mrs. Ledia Strothers, executive chairman of the Russian War Relief committee in Orange County, is making another urgent plea for clothing, preferably warm, to be sent to Russian civilians and asks that all donations be turned into the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Joshua Heifetz is chairman of the committee that has already sent 24,000 pounds of clothing to Russia. Mrs. Strothers explains that there are two warehouses in Russia, one in Leningrad and one in Stalingrad. So urgent is the need for clothing that civilians form long ques in front of the warehouses and frequently stand in line many long hours in temperatures ranging from 50 to 60 degrees below zero. The clothing is all distributed inside of 24 hours. Everybody reads the Gazette. The beautiful outdoor amphitheater is used frequently by educational, religious and political groups. 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