anaheim-gazette 1945-04-05

New 4 Million Dollar Edison Co. Project To Save Much Fuel Oil for War Needs A million barrels of fuel oil for Pacific war needs be saved annually by the immediate construction of a new Southern California Edison Company major transmission line from Boulder Dam to Southern California, according to R. E. Bacon, Edison Company district manager. Preliminary field work is in progress on the project, which will cost approximately $4,500,000. The project will include construction of a 320,000-volt to the Metropolitan Water District and Basic Magnesium, Inc. Existing transmission facilities of the Metropolitan Water District will be used from the dam to the Hayfield pumping plant of the Metropolitan Water District, located on the desert. From that point, the new Edison line will be built over a 130 mile route in western River-side and San Bernardino counties to the new substation to be known. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Quarter Century ago. The History in Print of the D and Orange County in th 25 Years Ago April 8—1920 Oil prospecting in Orange city is going ahead by leap bounds, according to As James Sleeper, who gave ourures showing the develop work now being done by various companies operating county. According to Sleeper new wells are being drilled this time, and 17 wildcat were being drilled in this county on March 1. Sleeper says were 618 producing wells in county in March. There is development work being done this time than ever before in history of the county. An exploding vacuum pan with boiling marmalade and sugar factory on Monday most sent showers of its heated tents through the two foot fice at the top, severely sca A million barrels of fuel oil for Pacific war needs be saved annually by the immediate construction of a new Southern California Edison Company major transmission line from Boulder Dam to Southern California, according to R. E. Bacon, Edison Company district manager. Preliminary field work is in progress on the project, which will cost approximately $4,500,000. The project will include construction of a 220,000 volt transmission line to connect with present facilities, and the building of a new major substation. "Every possible measure is being taken to speed construction of the line to meet war needs as soon as possible," Mr. Bacon said. "It is estimated that the project will be completed and in operation the latter part of this year. Its size is indicated by the fact that several months are required for the manufacture of special materials, and that after major construction work gets under way, from five to six months will be required to complete the line and the substation. Although Southern California receives electric power mainly from hydro-electric sources, fuel oil is used in steam-electric generating plants which operate when necessary to complement hydro-generation. Availability of this additional hydro-electric power from Boulder Dam will result in a valuable saving of fuel oil needed by our ships and planes to defeat Japan. "Because of the wartime importance of the new line, the War Production Board has granted special approval for the purchase of materials and securing the necessary manpower." "The 125,000 kilowatts of energy to be carried on the line will be generated at Boulder Dam by generators installed to supply power to the Metropolitan Water District and Basic Magnesium, Inc. Existing transmission facilities of the Metropolitan Water District will be used from the dam to the Hayfield pumping plant of the Metropolitan Water District, located on the desert. From that point, the new Edison line will be built over a 130 mile route in western Riverside and San Bernardino counties to the new substation, to be known as Highgrove. The new station will supply the cities of Riverside, Colton, Redlands, San Bernardino and surrounding territory, supplementing existing facilities. "Orders have been placed by the Edison Company for more than $2,000,000 of major items of materials that require considerable time for manufacturing, with deliveries on some expected within the next sixty days. "Engineering for the project, including the design of the line, the substation and connections to the existing Edison system, has practically been completed. Field engineering is now in progress. Work will begin at the Hayfield terminus of the Metropolitan Water District's line. It is estimated that about 550 men will be employed at the peak of the construction activities." "The new line will be the Edison Company's third 220,000 volt circuit from Boulder Dam. It is being built under Edison supervision by the Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation. "Stone and Webster headquarters for the job are located at 11 East Citrus Avenue, Redlands. Two construction camps will be established immediately at Cactus City and Edom on the desert and additional camps will be located later at Beaumont and other sites." Why is there a shortage of new? An exploding vacuum pan with boiling marmalade and sugar factory on Monday most sent showers of its heated tents through the two foot face at the top, severely scarring a number of employees at them E. H. Adams, head engineer and Hugh Crawford. A time the pan contained 49 oranges and 140 gallons of water. The injured will be able to return to work in a few days. Speeders, look out! Justice Cox is on the war. "I am going to stop spying here. Fines do no good. I number of people caught speeding is not reduced going to adopt the jail program and I will impose the sentence on every one brought before even if the rates of speed be one mile in excess of the limit. The present limit is five miles for day driving an excess of from six to nine miles. After auditing the account County Treasurer J. C. J. County auditor W. C. Jerome District Attorney L. A. Westported county funds as follo Money loaned to banks at a cent interest, $816,900; silver $10,967; currency $509,117; rants $258,476.49; in transit 815.56; total $1,601,478.72. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Chapman Fullerton left on Monday San Francisco where they sail this week for Honolulu will be absent until the part of May. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hart in town from Los Angeles days ago visiting old friends. Hart contemplates leaving ally for Minneapolis where she spend the summer with her Clement Sheffield. P. A. Schumacher of Fullerton Orange county pioneer, 77 of age, who cast his first for Abraham Lincoln, was democrat Saturday when he peared at the office of Clerk J. M. Backs. When he Backs' office he was a Republican "rooting for Hiram Johnson," having changed his affiliation from democrat to Why is there a shortage of new telephone facilities? It's true—there is a shortage of new civilian telephone facilities. It is because practically all telephone materials, manufacturing equipment and manpower have been working to produce communications equipment for war. Since the National Defense program started in 1940, we have supplied the needs of Army, Navy, war producers and most others. In all, the Bell System has increased the number of telephones in service by over 4½ million. The equipment to do this came from reserves that are about used up—and the manufacture of telephone equipment for civilian use has been practically suspended for more than two years. That's why we can't fill orders as fast as we'd like. We are doing everything we can to reduce the time you may have to wait. Meanwhile we appreciate your understanding and co-operation. For Victory — Buy United States War Bonds SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon —— Telephone 2101 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 April 8—1920 An oil prospecting in Orange county is going ahead by leaps and bounds, according to Assessor James Sleeper, who gave out figures showing the development now being done by the various companies operating in the county. According to Sleeper, 85 wells are being drilled at the time, and 17 wildcat wells are being drilled in this county March 1. Sleeper says there are 618 producing wells in the county in March. There is more development work being done at the time than ever before in the history of the county. An exploding vacuum pan filled with boiling marmalade at the ear factory on Monday morning shows of its heated contents through the two foot orifice at the top, severely scalding. 50 Years Ago April 11—1895 An enthusiastic meeting of citizens was held in the City Hall last Friday evening to arrange for a celebration in honor of the electric light plant in this city. Mr. M. L. Rogers spoke briefly in commendation of the affair. An executive committee consisting of Messrs. M. Nebeling, W. T. Brown, John Hartung, N. F. Steadman, Herman Stern, W. J. Fay was appointed to take the matter in hand and as these gentlemen are hustlers the celebration will no doubt be brought to a successful termination. Richard Melrose will deliver the address. Engineer Sharp stated that the electric light plant will be put in readiness to start tonight. Mr. W. J. Fay will preside at the meeting. It is the intention to have the Opera house lighted by (More 50 Years Ago) of the bride's parents Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Augustus Langenberger died at his residence on Sycamore street last Wednesday of heart failure. Deseased was one of the best known pioneers of this section. He was one of the first to embark in business here when our city was established. Mr. Langenberger was born in Germany in 1824 and came to this coast in 1847. He came to Los Angeles county in 1849 and lived for a while near the Bastenchury ranch and later on the Kraemer ranch. He received the committee sent by San Francisco Merchants in the '50's to select a site for a colony and under his guidance they selected the site now occupied by Anaheim. The funeral services were held last Friday and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large circle of friends. Peace to his ashes! Lena Keefer Leaves Estate to Husband And Five Sons The late Mrs. Lena Keefer of Anaheim left personal property valued at $4,000 to her widower, William G. Keefer of Rt. 2, Box 411, who last week asked superior court for letters or administration saying the other heirs were five sons. The sons are William C. Keefer, 115 So. Ohio St., Harry W. Keefer, 120 North Clementine St.; Fred E. Keefer, 540 So. Resh St.; August R. Keefer, 555 So. Ohio St. Charles E. Smith Dies at Seaside Hospital Saturday Following an illness than a year Charles E. Smith a resident of Anaheim for 17 years, passed away at Beach Seaside hospital onurday morning. A native ho, he was born on September 1897. Surviving him are his Elsie; one daughter, Mrs. Casto of Anaheim and the LaMar E. Smith, USN, new seas, and Lloyd Dean S. Anaheim; one sister, M. Rasmussen of Utah a granddaughter, Linda Jeans He was a member of the of Jesus Christ of Latha Saints. The family home is Cherry street, Anaheim. Last rites were conducted day afternoon at the Mortuary and the impress ice was conducted by Bishil Lillywhite of the Church sus Christ of Latter Day which the deceased was ber. Elders assisting Bishop white were Charles Hokken gave the opening prayer, McLaughlin who gave ting prayer, Dr. Paul S. and John Rüsson, the la ing a prayer at the gravesices at Rose Hills Memorial in Whittier. Bishop Lillyw Dr. Arnold gave the eulogies included Charles son, Thomas MsLaughlin An exploding vacuum pan filled with boiling marmalade at the factory on Monday morning showers of its heated contents through the two foot oriates at the top, severely scalding number of employees among E. H. Adams, head electrician and Hugh Crawford. At the time the pan contained 49 boxes ofanges and 140 gallons of water. The injured will be able to work in a few days. Speeders, look out! Justice Cox is on the war path. I am going to stop speeding. Fines do no good. If the number of people caught for driving is not reduced I am going to adopt the jail program. I will impose the sentence every one brought before me, if the rates of speed be only a mile in excess of the speed limit. The present limit is thirty-miles for day driving with excess of six to seven miles. After auditing the accounts of county Treasurer J. C. Joplin, county auditor W. C. Jerome and district Attorney L. A. West relied county funds as follows: they loaned to banks at 2 per interest, $816,900; silver coin $967; currency $509,117; war bonds $258,476.49; in transit $16,-56; total $1,601,478.72. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Chapman of Fullerton left on Monday for Francisco where they will this week for Honolulu. They will be absent until the latter of May. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hart were down from Los Angeles some ago visiting old friends. Mrs. contemplates leaving short for Minneapolis where she will end the summer with her son, ment Sheffield. A. Schumacher of Fullerton, large county pioneer, 77 years age, who cast his first ballot in Abraham Lincoln, was aocrat Saturday when he appeared at the office of County J. M. Backs. When he left office he was a Republian "rooting for Hiram John" having changed his party affiliation from democrat to republican. Herman Stern, W. J. Fay was appointed to take the matter in hand and as these gentlemen are hustlers the celebration will no doubt be brought to a successful termination. Richard Melrose will deliver the address. Engineer Sharp stated that the electric light plant will be put in readiness to start tonight. Mr. W. J. Fay will preside at the meeting. It is the intention to have the Opera house lighted by candles at the outset, which later will be superceded by several arc lights which will be placed in the hall. A feature of the evening will be the "pressing of the button" when all is in readiness, and the lights all over the city will be started simultaneously. The Anaheim band will enliven the evening with music and the Fullerton and Orange bands have been invited to be present also. An interesting program has been arranged and invitations have been sent to the press and prominent citizens of Orange county to be present. Company G will give a social hop in the hall at the conclusion of the festivities. Mr. C. Lorenz the oldest living original settler of the land of piloneers who colonized this city has been selected to "press the button" at the festivities. The procession will form in front of the city hall at 7:30 p.m. sharp in the following order: Orange brass band; city officials in carriages — Company F National Guard 7th In'ft'y Regiment — Company G National Guard 7th Infantry Regiment — chairman — speaker — Orange County Chamber of Commerce and invited guests in carriages—school children — Bicycle corps — Anaheim Turners—Candle Brigade—citizens in carriages. The starting up of the Buena Park creamery will be hailed with delight by farmers in that neighborhood. Besides condensing milk, it is proposed to use the various vegetables grown hereabout for canning purposes. The enterprise is one to be encouraged and its success means the upbuilding of the entire surrounding country. Miss Jessie Melrose gave a fad party to her young friends at her home last Saturday evening in honor of her birthday. Refreshments were served during the evening. Those present and the characters represented were the follow- And Five Sons The late Mrs. Lena Keefer of Anaheim left personal property valued at $4,000 to her widower, William G. Keefer of Rt. 2, Box 411, who last week asked superior court for letters or administration saying the other heirs were five sons. The sons are William C. Keefer, 115 So. Ohio St., Harry W. Keefer, 120 North Clementine St.; Fred E. Keefer, 540 So. Resh St.; August R. Keefer, 555 So. Ohio St. and John A. Keefer, Rt. 2, Box 411, all of Anaheim. $50,000 Damage Suit Against Local Truck Co. Starts Mayor Charles Pearson and his partner, Joseph B. Collings are defendants in a $50,000 damage suit brought against them by Ardell Teague who told in superior court, late last week, how he sustained head and eye injuries when a piece of fruit came off a truck belonging to the Anaheim Truck and Transfer company and hit against the windshield of the car he was driving. He said that the resulting broken glass hit him and cut him about the head and that his right eye was injured from the flying glass. Besides the $50,000 he is asking $420 for loss of employment and hospital and medical bills. He said he was driving east on Highway 18 about three miles east of Anaheim when a westbound truck loaded with fruit came on the highway and the "piece of fruit" fell off the truck. Large Barfoot Estate Left to Widow and Children The widow and seven sons and daughters of the late George Barfoot of Anaheim are sole beneficiaries under the terms of the will that was just filed for probate in the superior court. The deceased passed away March 9 at the age of 86. He had lived in this city for 30 years. To each of his children he left $7,000 less advances a ready made to some of them. They are Mrs. Ruth Brown, Rt. 2, Box 50, Anaheim; Mrs. Kate Hutchinson of Tiskilwa, Illinois; Mrs. Lelia P. Hemmering of 1873 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton; Mrs. Avis Hess of Rt. 3, Box 82, Anaheim; Mrs. Ada Knox of Spencer, Ia.; George H. Barfoot of Phoenix, Arizona and Vincent L. Barfoot of Christ of Latter Day Church which the deceased was ber. Elders assisting Bishaw white were Charles Hokken gave the opening prayer, McLaughlin who gave firing prayer, Dr Paul S., and John Russon, the lazing a prayer at the graves'ices at Rose Hills Memory in Whittier. Bishop Lillyw Dr. Arnold gave the eulog bearers included Charles son, Thomas MsLaughlin Russon, Alfred Jesperson Numan and Miss Jessie Thatcher, sang "Beautiful Isle of where" and "In My House Are Many Mansions." Mrs. R. O. Quarton o Helena street returned thereto from Medford, Oregon, wha has spent the past month her two daughters. AT FIRST SIGN OF A COL USE 60 Cold Preparations as d THE BU A. Schumacher of Fullerton, county pioneer, 77 years old, who cast his first ballot Abraham Lincoln, was aocrat Saturday when he appeared at the office of County J. M. Backs. When he left office he was a Republian "rooting for Hiram John" having changed his party affiliation from democrat to reican. Edward Backs was over from Berton a few days ago meet with many of his old friends. Card is a real booster for northern California and especif for Anaheim. Alter Cadman, former Anaheim druggist, has moved into new six-room residence on forty acre ranch on North Monroe Avenue. Fullerton five acres of the ranch are to five year old lemons and cancias. Ralph McFadden was in town day from Sierra Madre taking old friends. Ralph is a better for Hoover for presi Thomas Strain of Placentia will be in a day or two for a to his old home in Belfort, and expecting to be absent the entire summer. Mr. Hassen of Buena Park has appointed a deputy health officer with instructions to ingate health conditions in unporated towns in this end of county. Manager Ingram of the Grand Suite had a capacity house day night, "Ramona" being attraction. Miss Jessie Melrose gave a fad party to her young friends at her home last Saturday evening in honor of her birthday. Refreshments were served during the evening. Those present and the characters represented were the following: Laura Roller, Music; Stella Lewis penmanship; Fritzie Heimann, fans; Nellie Tuffree, horses; Mable Langenberger, music; Henrietta Gosch, Marguerites; Ella Gardiner, bookkeeping; Edith Fay, handkerchiefs; Mary Vinson, guitar; Myrtle Lovering, no fad; Winfred Melrose, dogs; Jessie Melrose, cooking; Fred Lewis, electricity; Hugo Strodthoff, fruit and flowers; Guy Lovering, dancing; F. Lochman, lyre; Will Mitchell, snaps; Gustave Stern, girls; Will Smith, high collars; Gus Strodthoff, penmanship; Will Julian, dancing; Chas. Puckett, teasing. Several fruit growers near Orange have recently put in pomelo trees. This fruit is in great demand in the Eastern market, having in some instances brought $10 a box. The house owned by L. F. Lewis on Hermine street is undergoing repairs. Clarence Groat is the architect. John Schauman has moved into his home on Claudina street recently purchased from Mr. Cressey. Johnny Walls who has been in the employ of F. W. Fleishman in the butcher business for several months past has taken a position with the Los Angeles Ice company. Miss Wilhemina Bauer of this city and George L. Curtis of Long Beach will be married at the home passed away March 9 at the age of 86. He had lived in this city for 30 years. To each of his children he left $7,000 less advances a ready made to some of them. They are Mrs. Ruth Brown, Rt. 2, Box 50, Anaheim; Mrs. Kate Hutchinson of Tiskilwa, Illinois; Mrs. Lelia P. Hemmering of 1873 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton; Mrs. Avis Hess of Rt. 3, Box 82, Anaheim; Mrs. Ada Knox of Spencer, Ia.; George H. Barfoot of Phoenix, Ariz., and Vincent J. Barfoot of Rt. 3, Box 84, Anaheim. The home place, household furnishings and residue of the estate were left to his widow, Mrs. Cleo Barfoot of 900 So. Los Angeles street, Anaheim. She filed a petition to terminate joint tenancy title to about six $1,000 U.S. bonds held jointly with the deceased. Father of Anaheim Attorney Dies At Whittier George E. Dutton, 88 a native of New York and a resident of Anaheim and southern California for 62 years, died early Friday evening at 126 N. Pickering street, Whittier after an extended illness. Before going to Whittier his home was with his son at 506 N. Zeyn St. He is survived by his son, Roger C. Dutton, Anaheim attorney; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth B. McLauchlin of Buena Park; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a member of the Buena Park Masonic lodge and of the Anaheim Royal Arch Masons. Funeral services were conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Monday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Stanley Frederick George, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated. At the conclusion of the service the Masonic ritual was read. Cremation followed. Short cuts to the corner are often short cuts to the coroner for the pedestrian. Charles E. Smith Dies at Seaside Hospital Saturday Following an illness of more than a year Charles E. Smith, 47, a resident of Anaheim for the past 17 years, passed away at Long Beach Seaside hospital last Saturday morning. A native of Idaho, he was born on September 14, 1897. Surviving him are his widow, Elsie; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Casto of Anaheim and two sons, LaMar E. Smith, USN, now overseas, and Lloyd Dean Smith of Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Eva Rasmussen of Utah and one granddaughter, Linda Jean Casto. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The family home is at 207 Cherry street, Anaheim. Last rites were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Hilgenfeld mortuary and the impressive service was conducted by Bishop J. B. Lillywhite of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of which the deceased was a member. Elders assisting Bishop Lillywhite were Charles Hokenson who gave the opening prayer, Thomas McLaughlin who gave the closing prayer, Dr. Paul S. Arnold, and John Rüsson, the latter giving a prayer at the graveside services at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier. Bishop Lillywhite and Dr. Arnold gave the eulogies. Pall bearers included Charles Hokenson, Thomas McLaughlin, John...cut loan costs in half, too! On Friday night, April 13 the same activities will be held for the Friendly Indian clubs. Several county Friendly Indian groups will probably join the Anaheim clubs in the sport events. This will also be held at the high school gymnasium starting at 6:45 p.m. The best way, remarks the Highway Patrol, for the driver to get out of tight spots is not to get into them. ...cut loan costs in half, too! 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They need your spare clothing. 150 million pounds must be collected this month. Will you give your share? What YOU Can Do! 1. Get together all the serviceable used summer and winter clothing you can spare. This includes: Men's, women's, children's, and infant's wear, and shoes. 2. Overcoats, topcoats, suits, dresses, shirts, jackets, pants, skirts, work clothes, gloves, underwear, sleeping garments; robes, sweaters, shawls, and all knit goods. Also blankets, bedclothes. 3. Take your contribution to your local COLLECTION DEPOT now as arrange to have your LOCAL COMMITTEE collect it before April 30. 4. Support your Local Committee not only with your clothing contribution but also with your time, effort, and energy. UNITED NATIONAL CLOTHING COLLECTION for Overseas War Relief • HENRY J. KAISER, National Chairman APRIL 1 TO 30 This advertisement prepared by the War Advertising Council for United National Clothing is sponsored by A. E. Schumacher D. H. Kenner