anaheim-gazette 1946-01-10

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Member Weekly Newspaper Ass'n of Orange County HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 Mrs. Henry Kuchel — Theodore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers Chet G. Burke, News 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. Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1897. Subscription Per Year, $2.00; 2 Years, $3.50; 6 Months, $1.25 Acute Growing Pains Anaheim, like all of Southern California and, for that matter, many other sections of the country, is suffering acutely from growing pains. Hundreds of thousands of war veterans are returning home—with no home to go to. Many of them were trained in this section, and vowed to return here to make their homes when the war was over. Now that day has come, and they are attempting to keep their vow. Jobs are here, and so are the climate and the surroundings they enjoy. But where to live? As is the custom, official Washington is considering attempting to legislate a solution to CEILINGS ON CITRUS It has happened! The OPA, after 30 days of argument with the Department of Agriculture, has slapped price control back onto fresh citrus fruits. Opinions differ regarding whether the action was necessary—or even wise. The OPA says yes, of course. The Agriculture department isn't sure. The industry is upset: Retailers, wholesalers and jobbers are "caught long" on fruit for which they paid more than they can get back. The Farm Bureau federation protests that the action came without notice because the OPA pointed at high holiday prices received for but a minor portion of the entire crop. IN THE DAY JANUARY 21, 1971 The progressive portion of citizens are anxiously awaiting further news about the railway from our young, flourishing city of Anaheim. Anaheim Landing. We have doubt that such an undertaking will not only from a so remuneration to the stock but will be a great and benefit to this section of the city, which only wants some enterprise to make the man ever conceived. It hoped that our esteemed and fellow citizen, who never had the welfare of the community at heart, wished in his undertaking a meet with that ready man from our townsmen who kindly talents so just forth. We hear a strange rumor the regular line of steams soon to convey passengers Francisco at 50 cents each hoped that they will pay people $5 each to give may tend to depopulate our city. When that time comes will be a vacant situation editor's department of this. Following is the list of mentions from Anaheim to Sacramento by the steamer Sena with no home to go to. Many of them were trained in this section, and vowed to return here to make their homes when the war was over. Now that day has come, and they are attempting to keep their vow. Jobs are here, and so are the climate and the surroundings they enjoy. But where to live? As is the custom, official Washington is considering attempting to legislate a solution to the problem. That, most believe, "won't get the job done." In fact, it may further complicate matters. The real solution, it seems, is to give the construction industry elbow room; to get out of its way and let it swing into action. If the government takes over construction, we are faced with more rules, more regulations, directives and delays. Those aren't what are needed. Houses are the only answer. Building permits issued last year in Anaheim called for 349 different construction jobs. Most of them were for smaller projects—75 for new residences. Building Inspector Nyboe opined that there would have been even more but for shortage of materials. People held off attempting to build because of fear they could not obtain the necessary material with which to complete the job. Plenty of vacant land is available. Anaheim soon could ease its growing pains. Two of the few remaining larger blocks of vacant virgin ground within the city limits are now being subdivided and offered for home construction. Tangible results will come only if the government will give full cooperation to all phases of the building industry. Runaway prices must be prevented, but some price adjustments may be necessary. Only large scale home construction can balance, with supply, the demand for housing. Even with full government cooperation, and with industry going at top speed, it will require several years to provide the millions of homes needed. Anaheim, like all of Southern California and, for that matter, many other sections of the country, feel it is high time something be done to ease the acute suffering from growing pains. The OPA says yes, of course. The Agriculture department isn't sure. The industry is upset: Retailers, wholesalers and jobbers are "caught long" on fruit for which they paid more than they can get back. The Farm Bureau federation protests that the action came without notice because the OPA pointed at high holiday prices received for but a minor portion of the entire crop. This fact remains: Orange county ranchers will receive a lot less for their fruit than they otherwise would have received. OPA points out that the consumer benefits. He will save, according to OPA figures, 20 cents on the five pounds of oranges he buys next week, over the price he paid last week. For what? An extra pack of cigarettes and a "coke?" Meanwhile, the rancher digs down deeper into a silmmer purse to meet his taxes, and wonders what it's all about. Quits Santa Fe After 55 Years C. W. JONES, assistant secretary and treasurer of the Santa Fe Railway at Los Angeles, who retired after 55 years of service. He was succeeded by A. O. Appel, deputy assistant treasurer at Los Angeles. Jones began his railroad carrer as a clerk at Albuquerque in 1890, and transferred to Los Angeles in 1897. He had been assistant secretary and treasurer since June, 1923. endearing young charm featuring douglas dodson's originals Lauretta Dress Shop 116 W. Center Phone 3907 DO YOUR PART...MARCH OF DIMES IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago JANUARY 21, 1971 The progressive portion of our citizens are anxiously awaiting further news about the proposed railway from our young, though nourishing city of Anaheim to the Anaheim Landing. We have no doubt that such an undertaking will not only from a source of emuneration to the stockholders but will be a great and lasting benefit to this section of the country, which only wants some such enterprise to make the country round us one of the most beautiful Arcadias that the mind of man ever conceived. It is to be hoped that our esteemed friend and fellow citizen, who has forever had the welfare of our little community at heart, will succeed in his undertaking and will meet with that ready response from our townsmen which his kindly talents so justly calls forth. We hear a strange rumor that the regular line of steamers is soon to convey passengers to San Francisco at 50 cents each. It is hoped that they will not soon pay people $5 each to go, or it may tend to depopulate our county. When that time comes there will be a vacant situation in the editor's department of this paper. Following is the list of shipments from Anaheim to San Francisco by the steamer Senator Jan. 17: 92 pipes wine, one pipe brandy, 40 hides, two balos sheep skins, one barrel wine, one billiard table, 500 sacks corn, 29 pipes wine, 25 sacks beans, 95 sacks barley, 400 sacks corn, one box of merchandise, one barrel of eggs, one bale wool. The frame work of Peter Richard's new two-story building is up and considerable progress has been made upon it this week. It is expected to be completed and opened by a grand ball on the 22nd of February. As to the approaching congressional contest it is not yet known what it will be at Washington. There is a disposition to increase the present number of congressmen 16 per cent above the present number in the United States, thus making the total number 270 instead of 240, the present number. This reform is partly owing to the decrease of population in some states having many congressmen and the increase in others having but few. Under the proposed arrangement California would have four members. In case of the new idea taking effect southern California should steadily maintain her right to the additional California member. The House of Langenberger & Co. is making large shipments of wine to San Francisco by way of Anaheim Landing. K. P.’s Will Hold Juvenile Public Speaking Contest A public speaking contest being sponsored by the Knights of Pythias throughout the United States and Canada will be supervised by Ralph Voyce, P. O. box 181, Tustin, in Orange county. The contest is open to any boy or girl who was under 18 years old Sept. 15, 1945. The subject is "The Five Milestones in the Progress of My Country." The judges to be appointed by the chairman. Awards will be scholarships in any college or university chosen by the recipient, in the following values: first, $500; second, $350; third, $250, and fourth, $150, all to be presented at the supreme lodge convention in Tulsa, Okla., next August where the four finalists will compete. In addition, the grand lodge, Knights of Pythias of California, will present the winner in each county in the state with an appropriate certificate of merit, together with travel expense to further contests for which they qualify, accept H. A. Thayer, state secretary Francisco. The winner in this competition with other co-workers March 23. The contest will compete two other California co-workers at Oakland on April determine the winner sent the state in future between other states and dian provinces. An entry form may be requested to the chairman State Secretary Thayer ment street, San Francisco With it will be a code rules of the contest should be filed before qualifying for the court being held early in F. FOR Y Anywhere—Any JO 111 East Chartr 50 Years Ago JANUARY 23, 1896 Mr. Dickels' rain gauge recorded .25 of an inch for the precipitation last Wednesday night, .07 for the shower on Saturday and .76 for the rain on Monday, a total of 1.78 inches for the storm, and 3.40 for the season. A party of men are digging for hidden treasure in Elysian park, Los Angeles, that was said to have been buried there many years ago, so we are informed by Adolph Rimpau, according to a tradition handed down in his family by his grandfather, the father of his mother, Don Francisco Abila. The treasure is said to have been buried by Don Francisco when Pio Pico was governor. Don Francisco accumulated about $100,000 in coin and jewels, and fearing bandits, decided to bury it, selecting a canyon in what is now the park. He pointed out the spot one time to his wife, but omitted to tell her its exact location, and died soon after. The Pastime club had five new members at its meeting last Thursday evening. As usual the time was very pleasantly spent. Herman Stern regaled the members with a delicious roast pig. Mrs. Alex Wright on Monday unedrwent a surgical operation upon the arm, in Los Angeles, which was rendered necessary by the improper knitting of the bone as a result of her breaking this member while in the east last year. A new switch has been put in at Fullerton depot to accommodate the increasing traffic. Fullerton is going right ahead. Preparations for the Chosen Friends masquerade to be given at the opera house tomorrow night are progressing actively and the indications are that the ball will be largely attended and a very enjoyable affair. The following committees of well known ladies and gentlemen are in charge: Arrangements, A. D. Porter, A. L. Lewis, F. C. Smythe, L. C. Bailey, Mrs. McWilliams, Mrs. L. F. Lewis, Miss Clara Mossman. Invitations, Mrs. A. L. Lewis, A. Rimpau, F. C. Smythe, Mrs. Gade. Reception, Mrs. L. F. Lewis, Mrs. Strodthoff, Mrs. Gade, Mrs. M. J. Bailey, Lloyd Bailey, W. T. Brown, E. B. Johnson, Mrs. A. Rimpau, Mrs. W. M. McFadden. Floor managers, Arthur Lewis and F. C. Smythe. Inspectors of maskers, Adolph Rimpau and Mrs. Rimpau. The supervisors having rejected all bids for a county jail at Santa Ana advertised again this morning for further bids on amended plans. 25 Years Ago JANUARY 20, 1921 One of the heaviest hail storms ever seen by El Monte residents visited that place Monday afternoon. When the clouds cleared away the hills were white with hail which was banked along the grade. Old residents claim that the storm was the heaviest they had seen in 30 years. Winter vegetables were not seriously damaged the hail. Two inches of rain fell in Anaheim up to Tuesday night for the storm which began Monday, Harry D. Riley was reelected president of the chamber of commerce at a meeting of the directors held at the Dew Drop Inn Friday. Other officers elected were: first vice president, George Prince; second vice president, J. E. Stroup; treasurer, H. H. Benjamin; secretary, Malcolm Fraser. The American Legion post is training of staging a series of boxing boutts for the purpose of increasing the club home fund. Such a stunt would be well patronized and no doubt largely One of the heaviest hailstorms ever seen by El Monte residents visited that place Monday afternoon. When the clouds cleared away the hills were white with hail which was banked along the grade. Old residents claim that the storm was the heaviest they had seen in 30 years. Winter vegetables were not seriously damaged the hail. Two inches of rain fell in Anaheim up to Tuesday night for the storm which began Monday, making the precipitation for the season a little more than five inches. Messrs. Arthur Staley and C. A. Seamans, acting as a board of audit, have been examining the books of the Anaheim Union Water company, and will submit their report at the annual meeting of the stockholders to be held on the 29th. They found Secretary Sheridan's books and records absolutely correct and well kept. The complete report of the board of audit will be printed later in this paper. The first weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club was held in the domestic science building of the high school Tuesday. A number of visitors from Santa Ana were present, and an address on the objects of the club was delivered by F. H. Bloodgood of the county seat town. The American Legion post is staging a series of boxing bouts for the purpose of increasing the club home fund. Such a stunt would be well patronized and no doubt largely swell the purse. Herman Allgeyer of Orange-thorpe was in town on business Friday. Mr. Allgeyer is one of the trustees of the newly-created city of Orangethorpe. A wave of crime appears to be sweeping over the United States and this city seems to be getting a fair proportion. Last week the residences of T. S. Grimshaw, A. H. Witman and Dr. Bingham were entered and Sunday evening a man attempted to enter the home of H. C. Head of the Fairyland theater. The residence of William Zimmerman was also entered Sunday night. Nothing of value was taken in any of these cases, and the work has the earmarks of amateurs. Gene Johnson has been confined to his home with illness for three weeks past but is now on the mend. Family Orchard Bulletin Free Are you thinking of planting a family orchard or possibly adding a few trees to one already established? The Agricultural Extension service has attempted to help in selection of proper varieties adapted to this area and in planting directions. "Home Fruit Growing in California," an extension publication, was prepared especially for the amateur suburbanite or ruralite. It answers the questions what to plant, care and management, and soil handling. It describes varieties of deciduous and citrus fruits, berries, grapes, and dwarf fruit trees for the home garden. Its 76 pages are well illustrated. For the assistance of those who wish to plant a family orchard in the next 60 days, the office of the Agricultural Extension service in Orange county will supply one of these publications for the asking. The address is 220 Ramona building, Santa Ana, or telephone 3000 there. which they qualify, according to H. A. Thayer, state secretary, San Francisco. The winner in this county will compete with other county winners March 23. The winner of that contest will compete against two other California county winners at Oakland on April 20, to determine the winner to represent the state in future contests between other states and Canadian provinces. An entry form may be had upon request to the chairman or to State Secretary Thayer, 1032 Clement street, San Francisco office. With it will be a copy of the rules of the contest. Entries should be filed before Jan. 21 to qualify for the county contest being held early in February. Arrangements will be made for public gatherings where the contestants can be heard by friends and students. New Dixie Castle To Open Tonight Completely rehabilitated at a cost announced as $30,000, the New Dixie Castle restaurant, situated on Highway 101 between Anaheim and Orange, will open its doors tonight. Chicken, steak and seafood dinners will be featured in the spacious dining room, seating 160 persons. Adjoining it is one of the most attractively-decorated and richly-furnished cocktail bars in Southern California. Miss Margery Trenton, owner, and Harry Burman, manager, will serve as host and hostess. Both are widely-known locally, he having resided in Orange county 18 years, and she, 10. Entertainment and dancing will be offered nightly, with music by Don Tate's orchestra. Enough fluorescent lamps are made each year by the Westinghouse lamp division to complete a belt of light around the middle of the moon, nearly 7,000 miles long. 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