anaheim-gazette 1945-12-06

Romance of Citrus Industry Reads Like a Novel of Olden Days With Usual Tribulation By THE LATE CHARLES C. CHAPMAN California has improved, standardized and popularized the two best known varieties of the orange. Today the Washington navel and the valencia are recognized as the most delicious and profitable citrus fruits grown. Attempts have been made to introduce other varieties, but so far, without success. These two varieties possess the very qualities essential to make the growing of citrus fruits commercially profitable. The trees seem well adapted to our climate. They are consistent bearers when properly cared for, and produce both quality and quantity of fruit of desirable size and sufficiently hardy to be readily marketed. These varieties have not only popularized southern California as an ideal orange district, but have proven profitable to thousands of growers, and have done much to increase the wealth of the golden state. While it may not be necessary, or perhaps good taste for me to state which of the two varieties is the better, yet is I am requested to write about the valencia, and thus to give my opinion as to its relative value with other varieties, and also as I am often referred to as the "father" of the valencia industry, I am constrained to state that I regard the valencia as the superior. This is unquestionably so in Orange county, which seems to be especially adapted to the culture of the valencia. I would not claim that this is the only district where this variety is grown to as high a level as nurseryman early in the second half of the 19th century. For several years he carefully nurtured his few tender stocks, keeping them in a specially constructed glass house. He called them by the name Excelsior. In the year 1870 some of these trees were brought to Long Island, where they were also kept in a hothouse. Realizing that this orange demanded a warm sunny climate similar to that of its original home in the Azores, a Mr. Parton took a few of the trees from Long Island to Florida. Here they were planted and propagated by a Mr. Hart, receiving their new name, Hart's Tardiff, from him. Several years of experiments with these trees, however, yielded little result in improving the quality of the orange, although considerable acreage was set out. There was soon a rather large number of trees of this variety in Florida. About this time A. B. Chapman of Lamanda Park, California, went to Florida for some United States buds from Valencia trees were taken from Orange county. The fame of small county has now spread widely, and its connection to the Valencia orange has been close, that Orange County is the recognized home of the lencia orange. In an early day there was siderable discussion among orange growers of both Californias and Florida as to which Hart's Tardiff or Valencia should be adopted. Those favoring the latter name prevailed, with the result that a few years' the word "late gradually dropped, the word "Valencia" being the monly used and accepted for what many people call the best orange grown. When the Valencia was able to gain recognition during early history in California, ed its fine qualities of an orange and some of the advantages its culture, and heartily adopts its development. I made speeches over Southern Ohio at state horticultural contests, farmers' institutes meetings of Orange growers other organizations, always ing the advantages of the valencia orange and pointing out weaknesses of other varieties. At one meeting about is better, yet is I am requested to write about the valencia, and thus to give my opinion as to its relative value with other varieties, and also as I am often referred to as the "father" of the valencia industry, I am constrained to state that I regard the valencia as the superior. This is unquestionably so in Orange county, which seems to be especially adapted to the culture of the valencia. I would not claim that this is the only district where this variety is grown to as high a state of perfection as it is here, but this district does seem to be ideal in many respects for its culture. This is also reflected in the marketing of the fruit, as valencias from Orange county usually bring a little higher prices than those from other sections. At least, this fruit has the preference with the trade. Since the valencia orange was introduced in California some 65 years ago, it has risen to great prominence and is now generally recognized as the foremost orange grown anywhere in the world. Its development in both acreage and culture has been phenomenal, and today it is the variety commonly set out in new groves by progressive citrus growers. The variety now known as the valencia orange was first noted in England, having been taken there from the Azores by a lead- There was soon a rather large number of trees of this variety in Florida. About this time A. B. Chapman of Lamanda Park, California, went to Florida for some nursery stock and unintentionally purchased some Valencias, which he set out on his ranch. As he had no knowledge of this new kind of orange, which had hitherto not reached the Pacific coast, he supposed that he was getting the navel orange that had become popular in California. But after receiving the trees, he soon discovered that a mistake had been made by someone and that he possessed a variety of orange unknown to California. However, he accepted his fate, not attempting to rectify the error. Although he knew the trees were not navels, he did not know their correct name, and upon the suggestion of a Spanish employee, gave them the name of Valencia Lates, after a Province of Old Spain. About the year 1880, a decade after their first introduction in "Me...I'm staying in the Army! THERE ARE PLENTY OF REASONS... AND HERE THEY ARE!" 1 "First, I keep my present grade. That means a lot." 2 "By reenlisting for 3 years I can pick my own branch of service in the Air, Ground or Service Forces, and can go to any overseas theater I wish." 3 "I get my mustering-out pay, even though I'm still." 6 "Any time after 20 years I can retire at half pay increasing year by year to three-quarters retirement pay after 30 years of service. And the time I've already served in active military or naval service counts toward my retirement time. Added up—reenlistment seems pretty sound to me!" 1 "First, I keep my present grade. That means a lot. 2 "By reenlisting for 3 years I can pick my own branch of service in the Air, Ground or Service Forces, and can go to any overseas theater I wish. 3 "I get my mustering-out pay, even though I'm reenlisting. Also, I get $50 a year reenlistment bonus for each year I've been in the Army. My dependents receive family allowances for the full term of my enlistment. And I'll be eligible for GI Bill of Rights benefits when I get out of the Army. 4 "My food, clothes, quarters, medical and dental care are all supplied to me. And I can learn any of 200 skills or trades in the Army schools. 5 "All of us who are reenlisting are going to have from 30 to 90 days' furlough at home with full pay and our travel paid both ways. And we'll have 30 days' furlough every year with pay." 6 "Any time after 20 years I can retire at half pay increasing year by year to three-quarters retirement pay after 30 years of service. And the time I've already served in active military or naval service counts toward my retirement time. Added up—reenlistment seems pretty sound to me!" JANUARY 31, 1946 AN IMPORTANT DATE FOR MEN IN THE ARMY MEN now in Army who reenlist before February 1 will be reenlisted in present grade. Men honorably discharged can reenlist within 20 days after discharge in grade field at time of discharge, provided they reenlist before February 1, 1946. You may enlist AT ANY TIME for 1½, 2 or 3 year periods. (One-year enlistments for men now in the Army with at least 6 months of service.) PAY PER MONTH—ENLISTED MEN In Addition to Food, Lodging, Clothes and Medical Care (a) Plus 20% Increase for Service Overseas (b) Plus 50% if Member of Flying Crews, Parachutist, etc. (c) Plus 5% Increase in Pay for Each 3 Years of Service. Master Sergeant or First Sergeant $138.00 Technical Sergeant 114.00 Staff Sergeant . . . 96.00 Sergeant . . . 78.00 Corporal . . . 66.00 Private First Class . . . 54.00 Private . . . 50.00 MONTHLY RETIREMENT INCOME AFTER: 20 Years' Service $89.70 $155.25 30 Years' Service 74.10 128.25 62.40 108.00 50.70 87.75 42.90 74.25 35.10 60.75 32.50 56.25 SEE THE JOB THROUGH U.S. ARMY BE A "GUARDIAN OF VICTORY" AIR, GROUND, SERVICE FORCES REINST NOW AT YOUR NEAREST U.S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION ROOM 109 CITY HALL FULLERTON, Calif. Reads Like Real Tribulations The United States, buds from these Valencia trees were taken into orange county. The fame of this small county has now spread so widely, and its connection with the Valencia orange has been so close, that Orange County is now the recognized home of the Valencia orange. In an early day there was considerable discussion among growers of both California and Florida as to which name, Bart's Tardiff or Valencia Lates, should be adopted. Those growers favoring the latter name finally evaded, with the result that in new years' the word "lates" was gradually dropped, the simple word "Valencia" being the commonly used and accepted name for what many people consider the best orange grown. When the Valencia was trying to gain recognition during its early history in California, I noticed its fine qualities of an orange and some of the advantages of its culture, and heartily advocated for development. I made many speeches over Southern California at state horticultural conventions, farmers' institutes, and meetings of Orange growers and other organizations, always stressing the advantages of the Valencia orange and pointing out the weaknesses of other varieties. At one meeting about 1898, I of the more tender varieties of oranges, the loss from decay is serious and makes their handling hazardous for both the grower and the retailer. But the fine keeping qualities of the Valencia after it has been picked have made it a particular favorite with retailers. The marketing season of the Valencia is very long in comparison to other varieties, for it extends from April to November. This season includes the warm summer months, when as a lusciouf fruit it is both attractive and wholesome. Another characteristic of the Valencia that has made it extremely popular during the last few years is the abundance of rich juice it contains. The drinking of orange juice is today becoming a habit with many people, and no variety will yield so much rich, invigorating juice as the Valencia. This quality has done much to make this orange known throughout the world. The culture of all varieties of the orange, including the Valencia, Navel, Malta, Ruby Blood, St. Michael, Seedling and Thompson Navel, has extended to many sections of California. And the orange is today regarded as a necessity and no longer as a mere luxury. It may well be termed the Golden Apple of the ancients. When I came to Orange county in 1894, there were a few unprofitable Valencia orchards here and among these I secured probably the largest acreage of this variety. What was expected to be a popular and profitable variety to a few of the enterprising orchardists experiment was wholly satisfactory. They suffered no loss from decay, as they had done with other varieties. This one fine quality of the Valencia appealed to the trade and dealers, no longer fearing loss began to buy it. Within a few years the Valencia began to grow in popularity, and as previously stated, is now the most popular orange grown in southern California, and I believe I am fully justified in saying, in the whole world. Legion Auxiliary Organized in 1921 The Anaheim unit of the American Legion Auxiliary was organized on March 31, 1921. Mrs. Harry A. Ackerman was chosen president for the first year, with Mrs. William P. Webb, jr., secretary. When the unit in Anaheim was established the organization was known as the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. In February, 1922, the name was changed to American Legion Auxiliary. The auxiliary is a national organization, affiliated with the American Legion in that any woman whose father, brother, or husband saw service in the World War is eligible for membership in the association. Membership has steadily increased, with the national association now ranking as the largest women's patriotic organization in the world. Affiliation with the association carries with it membership in the organization of International Veterans and Auxiliaries. Local B. and F. Now 23 Years The Business and Public Womens' club, an organ promoting civic, social and economic advancement for general and its members ticular, was organized heim in May, 1922. The story of the groupation here is highly illusive D. W. Anderson sent to by the federal government representative of community work, instigated through the club. Anders' principal duties were with men's service clubs, but that some of his time were owed to the women heim due to their splendid during the war. There were ever no women's service with which he could work. In order to organize a service club, Anderson met with other organizations with other officers and Miss Agnes's prominent business woes is now Mrs. Glen Stilwell Weber suggested she four women to assist represent the business She selected Irene Jacqueline; Carrie Lou Evans, a woman; and Marjorie Monsignors and secretaries. The first meeting was at Elks clubhouse in Yale with the president of the gales B. & P. W. club; Dephiian of the Californication of B. & P. W. clutchance. At one meeting about 1898 I make rather disparagely of the Thompson Navel. This Navel, like the Ben Davis apple, has a fine appearance, but lacks quality. I predicted no future for this orange, and my prophecy was come true, for it is not today recognized as a desirable orange. Pointed at that variety of orange was "raggy," was a poor keeper, fled early in the season, and juice easily dried up, even while the orange still hung on the tree. I dwelt at length upon these disadvantages as compared to the values of the Valencia. After the meeting I was informed that Mr. Thompson, an old Scotchman, and the propagator of the Thompson Navel, had been present and was sitting in the front row. Imagine my embarrassment upon hearing this. I afterwards talked to Mr. Thompson who quickly dismissed the incident, thinking I was a young start from the East who did not know anything about oranges or orange growing. The many fine qualities of the Valencia orange commend it to all people either growing, handling or eating it. In fact, of all the commercial varieties of oranges grown today in all parts of the world, the Valencia is the best satisfactory and profitable to both grower and retailer. The valencia is the best keep-orange grown, both on the tree and after it has been picked. It can be held on the tree for months after its majority without any deterioration in quality. In the more interior sections of California, if it is kept in the tree too long, occasional returns to a greenish color around the stem end. But this change in color causes no loss in any of the excellent qualities of either the flavor or the flavor of the orange. A wonderful keeping quality on the tree thus gives the Valencia strong marketing season, making it a great favorite with growers. The Valencia also has rare keeping qualities after it has been seen from the tree. With oratory care in picking and pack- son Navel, has extended to many sections of California. And the orange is today regarded as a necessity and no longer as a mere luxury. It may well be termed the Golden Apple of the ancients. When I came to Orange county in 1894, there were a few profitable Valencia orchards here and among these I secured probably the largest acreage of this variety. What was expected to be a popular and profitable variety to a few of the enterprising orchardists who introduced it here soon proved a disappointment. The fruit did not compare favorably with the Navel, or even the less favored Mediterranean Sweets, in the estimation of fruit handlers or even local consumers. The Navel at that time, was the popular variety and everyone who was either putting out an orchard or buying one wanted that variety. Very naturally those who knew more about the business than I did, looked upon me as verdant, which I certainly was. They thought I had a white elephant on my hands. When I secured my present home ranch, it was largely set to Valencias. I began to fear the worst when I attempted to market the fruit. None of the buyers seemed at all interested in it. However, after learning more about the fruit, and noting its excellent eating quality and also that it had rare quality as a keeper both on and off the tree, I began to realize that I had really gotten a superior orange—this not through any forethought or expert knowledge of my own, but rather my piece of good fortune. However, it was up to me to so popularize the Valencia that dealers and consumers would buy it. This at first was most discouraging. There was little or no demand for a late orange in the Eastern market. Up to July 4th, there was a good market for the orange, but after that practically none. Neither dealers or consmers were accustomed to have the orange after that time. I had been shipping Navels and St. Michaels to a firm in Lima, Ohio, and I wrote them that I had some very good oranges that I would like to ship after that time. I received the following laconic reply by wire: "We could not sell three boxes in three weeks." I had similar difficulty in introducing it in the New York market as a late orange. Jobbers and retailers concluded that no orange could be profitably handled during the late summer. The loss from decay would be too great. Besides this, the market was well supplied with deciduous fruits. American Legion in that any woman whose father, brother, or husband saw service in the World War is eligible for membership in the association. Membership has steadily increased, with the national association now ranking as the largest women's patriotic organization in the world. Affiliation with the association carries with it membership in the organization of International Veterans and Auxiliaries. The Junior Auxiliary is composed of daughters of veterans of the World War until they reach the age of 18 when they automatically become senior members. One of the principal activities of the organization is the help and assistance given the veteran and his family throughout the year. A major part of this assistance is derived from the sale of the Flanders red paper poppy, which are made by disabled veterans in the California hospitals. AUTOMOBILE SHORTAGE Labor disputes threaten to retard automobile production, as the industry resumes building cars for the first time since early in 1942. The United States is more than five million automobiles short of the registration figure of 1941, the last full-production year. There was a stockpile of new cars numbering more than 500,000 that went gradually to essential users after February of 1942, when production ceased. This stock was virtually exhausted by the time of the 1944 registration count. "Except for strikes, new cars should start reaching dealers' hands in October," George Romney, general manager of the Automobile Manufacturers Association, told the National Industrial Conference board at a late-september meeting in New York. "By December, a very considerable number should be available for sale. Production of 500,000 before the end of the year is still possible. By February, production could be at prewar levels, and by late spring, at a new all-time peak annual rate level of six million units, which is 60 per cent greater than 1940, and 33 per cent greater than 1929, the industry's biggest year." A few cars reached the local market—in November—a month or more later than Romney said was possible. It may be possible for the makers to shell out cars as rapidly as he outlined 60 days ago. CALIFORNIA HAND PAINTED PICTURES FOR CHRISTMAS We Have the Following Subjects: HIGH SIERRAS ... DESERT SCENES BIG BEAR LAKE ... MISSIONS MARINE SCENES ... DESERT WILD FLOWER KING'S RIVER CANYON A Spears' Hand-Painted California Picture Is a Gift Long Remembered! SPEARS STUDIO 117 SOUTH LOS ANGELES ST. — ANAHEIM Local B. and P. W. Now 23 Years Old The Business and Professional Womens' club, an organization for promoting civic, social and economic advancement for women in general and its members in particular, was organized in Anaheim in May, 1922. The story of the group's formation here is highly interesting. D. W. Anderson, sent to Anaheim by the federal government as a representative of community service work, instigated the founding of the club. Anderson's principal duties were with the various men's service clubs, but he felt that some of his time and efforts were owed to the women of Anaheim due to their splendid work during the war. There was, however, no women's service club with which he could work. In order to organize a women's service club, Anderson called together the heads of the men's organizations with other civic leaders and Miss Agnes Weber, a prominent business woman who is now Mrs. Glen Stilwell. Miss Weber suggested the names of four women to assist her and represent the business women. She selected Irene Jacques, teachers; Carrie Lou Evans, newspaperwoman; and Marjorie Rains, stenographers and secretaries. The first meeting was held at the Elks clubhouse in May, 1922, with the president of the Los Angeles B. & P. W. club and Mrs. Dephian of the California Federation of B. & P. W. clubs in attendance. A policy of the U.S. National Park Service is not to disturb the wild animal life in any park until a scientific appraisal has been made of the probable effects of such action. RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED FROM! ROBINS PAINT STORE & SIGN SERVICE We've grown a lot in the 30 years since we first entered business at . 200 NORTH LOS ANGELES ST. COME IN AND LOOK AROUND! DEPENDABLE PITTSBURGH PAINTS You'll enjoy the modern improvements we've made since we returned to our first location Weber suggested the names of four women to assist her and represent the business women. She selected Irene Jacques, teachers; Carrie Lou Evans, newspaper woman; and Marjorie Rains, stenographers and secretaries. The first meeting was held at the Elks clubhouse in May, 1922, with the president of the Los Angeles B. & P. W. club and Mrs. Dephian of the California Federation of B. & P. W. clubs in attendance. The club affiliated with the California federation early in 1923 and about eight years ago it became a member of the national federation. Today the Business and Professional Women's club is recognized as one of the leading service clubs of the city. Each year this club is hostess to the other clubs at a reciprocity dinner and it always brings to this joint meeting something worthwhile. T/4 Harold T. 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