anaheim-gazette 1945-04-05

Gazette Recalls How Electric Lights Came to Anaheim Just 50 Years Ago BY HEEN GRAFTON HINEMAN This is the story of how the lights—electric lights—came to Anaheim just 50 years ago this week—on April 11, 1895. It happened 50 years ago, back in gentler days than these; it happened in days when residents proudly called their town a city though it was little more than a bustling, thriving small community; it happened in the days when muddy streets were furrowed with wagon tracks and horses were "hitched" before the opera house and the saloons and the old, red brick city hall. It happened in the days when "special" trains were run to the Mother Colony from the county seat on great occasions. It happened in the days when a big event was truly a big electric lights will be turned on." At last the great day arrived and the account of it in the Gazette on the following week, April 18 follows: "An immense throng, fully 2,500 people filled our city. A brass band beaded by our Chamber of Commerce and citizens in general marched to the depot where they cordially received the citizens from the special train. A procession was then formed and marched down Center street to Palm street, counter marched and then returned to the Opera house. "The order of march was as follows: the Orange Brass band; city officials in carriages; Company F, National Guard 9th Infantry; Company G, National Shipkey, Riutcel To Run Again for High School Board" With school board election looming in the near future it been announced that anyone siring to be a candidate for either the elementary school board or the Anaheim Union High school board must file for candidacy before April 18. Art Shipkey and Al Riuto whose three year terms expired this spring, have announced the candidacy for re-election to the high school board. Riutcel is president of the board this term and has served on it for a number of years while Shipkey is just completing his first term in office. On the elementary school board Until April of 1895 only a few ornamental coal oil lamps lighted Center and Los Angeles streets and the residential sections were completely dark—that is with one exception. Mrs. Laura G. Betts was postmistress then and when she walked home rather late in the evening the streets were very dark indeed with few people moving about and danger, possibly, lurked in the shadows. The city fathers honored her request and a coal-oil lamp was placed before her residence on South Claudina street. Short, rotund and bearded O'Kraffka, a Russian who earned for himself the nickname, "Count" was the lamplighter and each night at dusk he energetically dashed around the town in his funny, rickety little cart and lighted the lamps. Again, at midnight, he made the rounds and then extingished the flickering flames. Everyone in town knew and watched for the "Count" and the children loved and teased him for his strange accent, his short, stubby beard and his little skull cap. Then electricity came and "Count" O'Kraffka was no longer the lamplighter. Civic minded, patriotic citizens gathered at the town hall to make plans for the moment when the "lights would come on" and the honor of "pressing the button" was given to Mr. C. Lorenz. As Henry Kuchel, publisher of the Anaheim Gazette wrote in the April 11, 1895 edition, "Mr. C. Lorenz, the oldest, original settler of the band of sturdy pioneers who colonized the city, has been selected by the committee to "press the button" on the festivities. He settled here in the early '50's and has been a constant resident ever since." The committee appointed to arrange matters for the occasion were Messrs. M. Neblung, W. T. Brown, John Hartung, N. F. Steadman, Herman Stern, W. J. Fay and E. P. Fowler. They were chosen because, "these gentlemen are bustling and the celebration band beaded by our Chamber of Commerce and citizens in general marched to the depot where they cordially received the citizens from the special train. A procession was then formed and marched down Center street to Palm street, counter marched and then returned to the Opera house. "The order of march was as follows: the Orange Brass band; city officials in carriages; Company F, National Guard 9th Infantry; Company G, National Guard 7th Infantry Regiment; chairman, speaker, Orange County Chamber of Commerce invited guests in carriages; school children; bicycle corps; Anaheim Turn Verein; candle brigade and last of all citizens in carriages. "The crowd that packed the building was the largest ever assembled within the confines of the structure. Many, being unable to enter, were compelled to return to their homes. C. Lorenz pressed the button and the electrical display was a grand sight to behold. "W. J. Fay presided and he extolled the manifold advantages enjoyed within our gates and predicted a prosperous future for this southern section. Richard Melrose, well known attorney in Anaheim and throughout the state, gave the principal address and spoke at length on past and present prosperity. His address was one of the best ever delivered in the city. "Mr. Spurgeon and Frank Ey of Santa Ana spoke; P. A. Brown of Norwalk recited a humorous selection; Miss Regan and Mrs. Cushing appeared as whistler and elocutionist respectively and were heartily applauded. "Nothing happened to mar the celebration which will only be outdone by our coming Fourth of July celebration." The account also told how young men carried the discarded coal-oil lamp posts throughout the city and on the posts were written legends such as "My name is mud," "Out of Date" and "Take me Home." The plant was located on Cypress street in a "good substantial building with a cement floor." It consisted of a 60 horsepower boiler propelled by the latest improved Ideal engines of 50 horsepower capacity. In connection with the plant was a 30 kilowatt general electric alternating current dynamo. For the street lighting there were 14 Thompson '93 alternating arc lamps of 2000 candle power. These were..." According to Powers and Mr Helen Kaulbars, secretary, they were many new donors this time and "that's what keeps the mobile unit rolling." They all thanked and praised the splendid work given by the local cantee motor corps and nurses' aides. John D. Ardaiz Elected B.P.O.E. Exalted Ruler John D. Ardaiz, prominent Anaheim rancher and trucker, wished elected exalted ruler of the Anaheim Elks lodge last Wednesday night and along with other new elected officers will be installed... of the band of sturdy pioneers who colonized the city, has been selected by the committee to "press the button" on the festivities. He settled here in the early '50's and has been a constant resident ever since." The committee appointed to arrange matters for the occasion were Messrs. M. Neblung, W. T. Brown, John Hartung, N. F. Steadman, Herman Stern, W. J. Fay and E. P. Fowler. They were chosen because, "these gentlemen are hustlers and the celebration will no doubt be brought to a successful termination." Invitations were issued to highly esteemed members of surrounding communities and then the Santa Fe decided to run a special train to Anaheim on that night. For days preparations were underway and several arc lights were placed in the Opera House at the corner of Center and Olive streets. "Numerous incandescent lights were ingeniously arranged around the hall, the globes of which, at intervals, were covered with varied colored tissue paper, thus creating a pretty effect," wrote the publisher. The Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange bands were invited to "enliven the occasion." They would play at the depot as a welcome to the throngs of guests arriving on the special train. Marshall Frank Steadman would act as marshall for the day. Company G decided to give a "social hop" at the conclusion of festivities in the Opera house, and the school children who would parade in the bicycle corps, were urged to decorate the wheels of their bicycles with Japanese lanterns. The children were instructed to each carry a lighted candle and upon entering the Opera house "they will form a large circle around the hall and upon signal being given the candles will be extinguished and the plant was located on Cypress street in a "good substantial building with a cement floor." It consisted of a 60 horsepower boiler propelled by the latest improved Ideal engines of 50 horsepower capacity. In connection with the plant was a 30 kilowatt general electric alternating current dynamo. For the street lighting there were 14 Thompson '93 alternating arc lamps of 2000 candle power. These were used for street lighting and, "several businesses have installed arc lamps in their buildings." While 175 sixteen candlepower incandescents were installed in the city it was expected that inside of six weeks this would be increased to 250. The pole lines were rounded cedar poles painted white and "created a neat effect." The pole lines aggregated nearly 3 miles of wire. E. C. Sharpe was in charge of the plant and wires for the plant were laid by R. L. Fisher. In conclusion the speaker wrote "The plant has given satisfaction to the general public and will no doubt be accepted by the city." Thus the lights came on in Anaheim and excepting for a wartime "dimout" have stayed on ever since. VISIT IN ONTARIO Mrs. Florence Newkirk and son Joel spent several days last week in Ontario with Mrs. Laura Sears who formerly lived in Anaheim and who has a wide circle of friends here. HERE FROM SAN DIEGO Mrs. Ethel Rundstrom and two children, of San Diego, spent last week with Mrs. E. C. Rundstrom of West Broadway. The visitors are now making their home in San Diego and were former Anaheim residents. John D. Ardaiz Elected B.P.O.E. Exalted Ruler John D. Ardaiz, prominent Anheim rancher and trucker, was elected exalted ruler of the Anheim Elks lodge last Wednesday night and along with other new elected officers will be installed next Wednesday night. He was succeeded Stephen Gallager, president grand exalted ruler who presided over the session. Others elected were William Stedman, Esteemed Leadin Knight; Lyman Packard, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Dell Wilkinson, Esteemed Lecturing Knight Harwood Larson, secretary; E. "Bud" Houts, treasurer. Robert Isbell was re-elected trustee for a five-year term and F. B. "Buss" Callen was elected alternate delegate to the grant lodge, but in view of the grant lodge session having been called off in compliance with ODT regulations he will not have to function in that capacity. Eighteen candidates were initiated into the lodge, thus bringing the total membership up to 8 members which is a gain of 1 member over last year. Those initiated were M. M. Arthur, L. Bly, Archie M. Carpenter, Hermann L. Corn, "Buck" E. Dean, William H. Guerth, Ray S. Hamilton, William E. Harmuth, H. M. Hau Robert S. Julian, Roland Kroger, John M. Nash, Francis Ricker, William J. Rinehart, Stanley R. Scherf, William Wess, H. Young and William Suite Raymond E. Bercot, a resident of Bremerton, Washington, was instaled. Job Printing, Gazette, Pho ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1945 Hipkey, Riutcel Run Again for High School Board school board elections in the near future it has announced that anyone due to be a candidate for either emeretary school board or anaheim Union High school must file for candidacy be April 18. Shipkey and Al Riutcel, three year terms expire ring, have announced their acy for re-election to the school board. Riutcel is presf of the board this term and lived on it for a number of while Shipkey is just com his first term in office. Placentia Grove Sells for $35,000 A 17 acre grove in the Placentia district has been purchased by Elwood Cordes of Anaheim and Charles F. Andrews of Garden Grove for a reported conceration of $36,000. The grove is located at Jefferson and Mo's streets. The acreage is entirel planted to valencia orange trees that are approximately 20 years old. The former owner was Frank Waters, Los Angeles attorney and both buyers and seller were represented by R. L. Rust of Anaheim. There are no buildings o the property. Youth Rally Series Starts Saturday Night at High School Auditorium Herman Zabel Resigns Post As Donors Give Red Cross Blood Bank Many ways Anaheim has that it is backing the war and that its residents are aware of the tremendousness being made by the men in it. Last Friday proved it when 400 residents each a pint of blood to the Ana Red Cross Blood Bank met the high quota of 400 of blood. Chairman Edward J. Powell well pleased with the re- and praised the splendid shown by the people who located in this most important. The Red Cross blood mobile unit was at the Ebishouse and the first "donate taken at 8:30 o'clock. It is only in Anaheim every months. Pending to Powers and Mrs. Kaulbars, secretary, there many new donors this time what's what keeps the month rolling." They also and praised the splendid given by the local canteen, corps and nurses' aides. In D. Ardaiz United B.P.O.E. United Ruler D. Ardiaz, prominent Ana-chaner and trucker, was exalted ruler of the Anaiks lodge last Wednesday and along with other newly officers will be installed Herman Zabel Resigns Post As Chief Deputy After 21 years with the sheriff's office bureau of identification Chief Criminal Deputy Sheriff Herman J. Zabel submitted his resignation last week to become effective on April 1. At the same time he announced that he will head a sand and gravel company in Phoenix, Arizona, Sheriff same time he announced that he was accepting the resignation with regret. Lieut. Steve J. Duhart was immediately appointed to succeed him, Duhart being the second oldest man in point of service in the department. Zabel entered the service three years ago as an army captain, but was released a year ago at which time he re-entered the sheriff's office. Last Rites Held For Prominent Citrus Grower Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Thomas Haster, well known citrus grower of Orange County who passed away last Thursday morning at the Anaheim Lutheran hospital. Services were conducted at the Smith-Tuthill chapel in Santa Ana with interment following in Melrose Abbey. The deceased passed away after an extended illness and his son, Sgt. Richard Haster arrived from Europe on an emergency leave shortly before death occurred. The deceased, coming to California in 1906, settled in Orange County in 1912 and since then has resided at the home ranch that is located at Haster and Orangewood road. He has taken a prominent part in many activities and was affiliated with the Orient lodge, No. 126, Elizabeth, N. J.; Government Expenditures Outdistain Population Increase Survey Shows (No. 7 and last of a series prepared by the California Taxpayers' Association.) Population of California has shown an almost unbroken upward trend since the turn of the century, but increases in government expenditures have far out-distanced the growth of population, California Taxpayers' association study of income and expenditures of government in Cali-ern Springs, Ill. It is from church that the "Songs in Night," one of the city's popular gospel programs, operates. For years Rev. Graham has called the "boy preacher" because he began his career in speaking while only 17 years old. The "All American Fourth popular male quartet in the land, will be featured on the sical program. Chief yeoman G. Burns, director, will lead quartet. The 40 piece Ana-Union High school band, under direction of William Cook, also present several selections. The quartet will sing in spirituals and feature poise harmony. Chief Burns, and tenor, has recently been signed to duty at the Naval station, Santa Ana. The quail has appeared on numerous grams at the military bases, ternal societies and in m churches. Government Expenditures Outdistain Population Increase Survey Shows (No. 7 and last of a series prepared by the California Taxpayers' Association.) D. Ardaiz, prominent Ana-chancher and trucker, was exalted ruler of the Ana-alks lodge last Wednesday and along with other newly officers will be installed Wednesday night. He will Stephen Gallager, preside exalted ruler who prever the session. Elected were William M. Esteemed Leading Lyman Packard, Esteemal Knight; Dell Wilkin-teemed Lecturing Knight; and Larson, secretary; E. B. Houts, treasurer. Isbell was re-elected for a five-year term and "Buss" Callen was elected to the grand out in view of the grand session having been called compliance with ODT regs he will not have to func-that capacity. Seven candidates were initiato the lodge, thus bringing total membership up to 821 which is a gain of 171 years over last year. Those in-were M. M. Arthur, L. C. Chie M. Carpenter, Herman "Buck" E. Dean, William Erth, Ray S. Hamilton, Will- Harmuth, H. M. Haug, S. Julian, Roland Kroehn M. Nash, Francis L. William J. Rinehart, Stan- Scherf, William Wess, W.ung and William Suiter, and E. Bercot, a resident ofinton, Washington, was re- Printing, Gazette, Phone The deceased, coming to California in 1906, settled in Orange County in 1912 and since then has resided at the home ranch that is located at Haster and Orangewood road. He has taken a prominent part in many activities and was affiliated with the Orient lodge, No. 126, Elizabeth, N. J.: Orange Grove chapter, No. 39; Royal Arch Masons; Santa Ana Commandary, No. 36; Los Angeles Consistory; Al Malaikah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.C. and Garden Grove chapter, No. 483, O.E.S. One of the counties most prominent citrus growers, he formerly served on the packing board of directors of this district and with the citrus exchange of Los Angeles. Years ago he established a citrus nursery and later was joined by his brother, Richard. The business then became known as the Haster Brothers Citrus Nursery. He was born in Hillegom, Holland in 1876 and came to the United States in 1903. He is survived by his widow, Annie; two children, Mrs. H. E. Balmer and S/Sgt. Richard P. Haster; two sisters, Grietje Stein-hoven of Holland and Johanna Ratliff, Norwalk; one brother, Richard Haster of Garden Grove and one grandson, Phillip E. Balmer. ALL DAY MEETING The Women's Union of the Calvary Baptist church will hold an all day meeting tomorrow, Friday at the church. Officers will be installed and Mrs. Minnie Lockman will talk on her recent trip to Mexico. Meeting will convene at 10 a.m. and the luncheon hour will be followed by a business session and the program hour. Population of California has shown an almost unbroken upward trend since the turn of the century, but increases in government expenditures have far out-distanced the growth of population. California Taxpayers' association study of income and expenditures of government in California 1900 to 1944 shows. Back in 1911, the first year for which complete data are available, the state and local governments in California spent an average of $34.78 for each of the 2,443,000 people in the state at January 1, 1911. Total expenditures by all the governments in California during fiscal year 1911 were $84,951,000. By 1940, state and local government expenditures per capita reached their peak, $107.32 for each of the 6,907,387 people in the state at the time the federal census was taken. Total expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1940 were $741,320,000. For fiscal 1941, expenditures averaged $107.18 per capita for each of the 7,070,000 persons estimated to be in the state. Total expenditures for fiscal 1941 were at their all-time high of $757,781,-000. By fiscal 1944, the combination of growth in population and reduction in total expenditures brought per capita expenditures down to $83.77, the lowest point since the $82.08 per capita in fiscal 1927. Total expenditures for fiscal 1944 were $701,442,000 and population is estimated to be 8,-378,080. The counties spent the biggest part of the $701,442,000 state and local government expenditure for fiscal 1944, with $215,750,000. Schools followed a close second, with $204,100,000; the state $135,793,000; the cities $128, 000, and districts other schools,$17,799,000. Expenditure in these figures are co-ered made by the final sparing or disbursing agency of government rather than the level which the money was raised example,the federal ,state county governments all contr to aid the needy aged,but money is disbursed by the cities. SEVENTH WAR LOAN Drive Starts May The Treasury will open the eenth War Loan Drive on May 1945 with a goal of 14 billion lars,the Treasury Department nounces. One objective of drive will be the sale of $7, 000,000 worth of Government curities to individuals. This is largest quota ever set for individuals in a war loan drive part of the campaign to raise amount,n an intensive programthe sale of Series E Bond plants and factories will begin il 9.“It is clear,” Secretary T genthau said,"that Federal penditures are going to reat at a high level for some time come.它 is also apparent funds in the hands of non-investors will continue to crease sharply under present ditions It is highly desirable channel as much of these f as possible into Government curity investment,and to put to work in the persecution o war." WITH COAST GUARD Roland R. Schmidt w home is at 1216 Diamond st is serving with the Coast G and is a watertender third cl ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper APRIL 5, 1945 FIGHT PAGES NUMBER 28 arts Saturday Auditorium YMCA Pioneer Group Enjoys Overnight Hike A group of Y.M.C.A. Pioneers, under the leadership of Paul Demaree, enjoyed a hike to Saddleback last Thursday. They stayed overnight at Glen Ivy Hot Springs where they built their own stoves and did their own cooking. Included in the group were Dan Demaree, Dub Helsing, Ronnie Lemke, Loren Herman, Dick Hoskins, Jerry Bruntz, Dudley Frank and Roderick Hall. Another group of boys, under the leadership of Johnny Hart, took a trip into Santa Ana canyon. Garment Factory To Start Soon in Citrus Exchange Shipments Show Steadv Increase Last week Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange shippers sold 1,068 standard cars of packed oranges at an f.o.b. average of $3.91. This was 119 cars more than the week before, 28 more cars than a year ago, an increase of 3%; 233 cars more than two years ago, an increase of 28%; and 110 cars less than three years ago, a decrease of 9%. The average price for the week was 5¢ more than the week before, 3¢ lower than a year ago, 4¢ higher than two years ago, and $2.10 more than three years ago. Last week's sales represented all the arrivals and all of the oranges Garment Factory To Start Soon in Kraemer Building Further evidence that Anaheim is gaining all the time in new industrial concerns is shown in the announcement made this week that a garment factory will be in operation here within several weeks. Mr. and Mrs., R. C. Ash of Arcadia have just signed a five-year lease with Lawrence P. Kraemer and the factory will be operated in the Kraemer building at Los Angeles and Center streets. The address is 110 and 112 East Center street; the plant will comprise 4,000 square feet on the second floor of the building above the Betzold studios. Extensive alterations are now under way. From 25 to 30 women will be employed in the firm that is known as the Olive Sewing Guild. Baby clothing will be made and a number of government contracts are held. The factory was established in Olive and the move to larger quarters in Anaheim is in line with the expansion of the business. A.U.H.S. Students Start Clothing Drive Next Week Anaheim Union High school students have shown patriotic zeal in the many drives that have been conducted in the city during this war period and they are already making big plans for the United National Clothing Collection drive that got under way this week. Next Monday they are going to concentrate their energies into a single week's intensive campaign and each student has been asked to bring five pounds of clothing that is still serviceable. Those who do will receive a ticket to a special motion picture assembly that will be held soon. Plans for the drive have been made by the student body officers. George M. Spears Gives Historical Travelogue Talk Survey Shows $204,100,000; the state spent $793,000; the cities, $128,000, and districts other than schools, $17,799,000. Expenditures, these figures, are considered made by the final spend for disbursing agency of government, rather than the level on which the money was raised. For example, the federal, state, and city governments all contribute to the needy aged, but the money is disbursed by the county. Seventh War Loan Drive Starts May 14 The Treasury will open the Seventh War Loan Drive on May 14, with a goal of 14 billion dollars in the Treasury Department advances. One objective of this drive will be the sale of $7,000,000 worth of Government series to individuals. This is the first quota ever set for individual war loan drives. As a result of the campaign to raise this fund, an intensive program for the sale of Series E Bonds in loans and factories will begin April. "It is clear," Secretary Moran said, "that Federal excavations are going to remain at high level for some time to come. It is also apparent that in the hands of non-bank institutions will continue to increase sharply under present conditions. It is highly desirable to delineate as much of these funds possible into Government sewer investment, and to put them work in the persecution of the criminals." H COAST GUARD Oland R. Schmidt, whose home is at 1216 Diamond street, serving with the Coast Guard is a watertender third class. George M. Spears Gives Historical Travelogue Talk Pursuing his hobby of California history George M. Spears of Anaheim presented an interesting California historical travelogue to students at the Elsinore High school and grammar school last week. In connection with his talk, that he has given in many places during the last 10 years, he presented an interesting photographic art exhibit of 25 large hand-painted California scenes. Within the last few weeks he has also talked at the Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach schools. To the young students of state history he tells of many interesting historical places and makes the early mission days and the days of '49 live again in their eyes. Pickwick Grill Re-Opens Under New Management The Pickwick Grill at 217 South Los Angeles street re-opened this week under the management of Mrs. Mary Murray, Mrs. Jean Sather and Miss Catherine Deminuca who call themselves "The Three Sisters" and who have come here from Buena Park. Well acquainted with the cafe business they are doing business under the apt slogan, "Just Good Food," and are prepared to cater to parties, banquets and clubs. The grill is open from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. MOVES TO BEAUMONT Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Hineman of 800 North Sabina street moved to Beaumont on Tuesday following recent purchase of 10 acres of disciduous fruit. Their daughter, Miss Beulah Hineman, who is employed at the Mutual Citrus Products company, will continue to make her home here. ANAHEIM REUNION Don Organ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Organ of West street is stationed in Honolulu according to reports. He recently enjoyed a visit with Wilbur L. McConnell another Anaheim young man. The two were football teammates at Anaheim Union High school.