anaheim-gazette 1946-01-10

Progress Claiming Old Vineyard Lots Continued from Page 1 which will be made through the development in the immediate future, according to the promoters. The other tract is owned by Cortez Hoskins, who is building a new home there. The building permit covering the construction calls for a nine-room ranch style residence on the lot at 320 West Alberta street, to cost $15,500. The Hoskins development is part of the old Langenberger estate, the south 20 acres of which now is occupied by the Anaheim City park. It originally was drawn in the lottery by Theodore E. Schmidt, first husband of the second Mrs. Langenberger. KUCHEL FIRST OWNER The north 20 acres of the estate, of which the Hoskins tract is the western portion, originally was drawn by C. C. Kuchel, great uncle of State Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel and of Theodore B. Kutchel, publisher of the Gazette. The original owner of the property, a resident of San Francisco, later decided not to join the colony and disposed of the property, probably to Langenberger. August Langenberger was one of Anaheim's pioneers, although he was not listed among the original Colonists. He was the son-in-law of Don Pacifico Ontiveras, owner of Rancho San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana, from whom was purchased the property on which the Colonists located their village and planted their vineyards, as a source of livelihood. When his wife, the daughter of the rich rancher, died Langenberger, married the divorced wife of Theodore Schmidt. Langenberger then had formed a partnership, Langenberger and Dreyfus, and engaged in a general merchandise business at the station was $576,190,000, which is $252,190,000, or 77.83 per cent, more than the over-all quota. The city lacked less than 10 per cent of its quota at last report, with total subscriptions of $906,000 against a quota of $1,-000,000. E bond sales were 82.5 per cent of the $300,000 goal, and sale of all types of issues to individuals, 93.3 per cent of the $520,000 quota. Corporations in Anaheim subscribed 96 per cent of the quota allotted to them. The retail division rolled up a total of $143,-681.25, or 192 per cent of its $75,-000 quota. Government savings bonds and stamps will continue to be available to the public through virtually all issuing agencies which sold them during the war, according to Fred H. Johnson, who recently took over the duties of state director of the newly-created U.S. savings bond division of the treasury department for southern California, which succeeds the War Finance committee. Johnson served as deputy manager of this area's War Finance committee for three and one-half years. Robert H. Moulton, former chairman of the Southern California Finance committee, has been named head of a volunteer advisory group to cooperate with the new treasury bond-selling setup. Other members will be former county and community chairmen and members of War Finance committees throughout the area. Farmers Against Citrus Ceilings (Continued from Page 1) OPA, favoring the action, and the Department of Agriculture, which opposed it. When agreement came, agriculture officials urged that action be held up until last move to Organ Farm Labor, Continued from P number needed in O anybody's guess," G expressing hope that workers will prove safe for the state's a HOME AGENT AID A. L. Holve, secret ed in absence of A. president, who was on business. Mrs. Al Christensen, home service department nounced that Mrs. M will arrive soon to assist to Miss Frank county home demonstrator She also said she Febb ing of her department held at the offices of farm bureau in O subject for discussion Howard Pannier, co the membership commi a committee meeting ary 22, at a breakfast a er House cafe here. ALONE, UNAIED Miss Georgene Warn a talented young vol three numbers: "S Deep Purple," and " is Done." Miss Warner strated her versatility without accompaniment Miss Francis Hudson, a who came along to Miss Warner on the pthe instrument out of Barbecued "franks" ed by Mrs. A. J. S her committee, comp Pearl Mohn, Mrs. Len and Misses Lillian Johnson. Charles Rogers, re the Standard Oil Company california, entertained w pictures. in-law of Don Pacifico Ontiveras, owner of Rancho San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana, from whom was purchased the property on which the Colonists located their village and planted their vineyards, as a source of livelihood. When his wife, the daughter of the rich rancher, died Langenberger, married the divorced wife of Theodore Schmidt. Langenberger then had formed a partnership, Langenberger and Dreyfus, and engaged in a general merchandise business at the northwest corner of Central and Lemon streets, where they maintained the Wells Fargo agency. At Schmidt's death, the property reverted to Schmidt's children and to their mother, according to best information available. ONE PER COLONIST When the village of Anaheim was laid out in 1860, each of the 50 original Colonists acquired a 20-acre vineyard lot and a "town lot" on which to build his home. Fourteen other town lots were retained in public ownership, reserved for schools and other public buildings. At that time, investment in the Colony averaged $1200 per member of the Vineyard society. Valuation of the lots ranged from $600 to $1400, according to location. Acquisition of ownership was through a lottery. Those who drew lots valued at less than the $1200 they already had invested, received the difference in cash. Likewise, those whose property had greater value paid the difference. LURE FOR SETTLERS It is interesting to note that files of this newspaper, published 75 years ago, recount that "the Village of Santa Ana" (pop. 50) was offering lots free to attract settlers to that area. Today, a bit of those $600 to $1200 vineyard lots, large enough for a house and a garage, is bringing from $1900 to $2100 or more than the value of the entire 20 acres, plus a town lot, when Anaheim was founded, 85 years ago. Jess Medaris of Anaheim is sales agent for the Hoskins development, while Alex F. Walker of Fullerton represents Nichols in marketing the property in Highland Gardens. Anaheim Record In Bond Drives Continued from Page 1 found to have met, and possibly to have exceeded its million-dollar quota, when final reports are up. Other members will be former county and community chairmen and members of War Finance committees throughout the area. Farmers Against Citrus Ceilings (Continued from Page 1) OPA, favoring the action, and the Department of Agriculture, which opposed it. When agreement came, agriculture officials urged that action be held up until last Sunday, to allow dealers opportunity to dispose of stocks purchased at prices above ceiling level. Citing that the original order suspending ceilings had warned that controls would be restored without warning if prices bounded too high, Collet ruled against delay. Procedure outlined by OPA for reestablishing retail ceilings: Dealers use net cost of largest delivery of citrus received during the week immediately preceding resumption of controls as base for arriving at prices. However, this must not exceed the total net cost permitted under pre-existing ceilings. To this cost must be applied the same percentage of mark-up permitted when ceilings were in effect before. MARKET IN CHAOS Disruption of the packing and marketing industries which followed summary application of the OPA order without advance notice, was described in last-week's issue of this newspaper. While this condition continues to prevail to a certain extent, it is beginning to adjust itself to restrictions this week. That the government's action put the "squeeze" tightest on the growers is the general opinion, although consensus is that Orange county is less affected than areas which produce Navels, just now coming into market. Navel growers face the same situation that held during marketing of last season's Valencia crop, one packer pointed out, when large frill was in heavy demand at ceiling prices, while small oranges, which made up a vast majority of the 1845 Valencia crop, "went begging," and it was necessary to market a large portion of them as juice. PRICE ALMOST HALVED Ceiling at the packinghouses here is $3.85 per box for all sizes. Before the ceiling was reimposed last week, 76's and larger sizes were bringing from $5.50 to $6.60 who came along to Miss Warner on the phone; she becomes a member committee, compares Pearl Mohn, Mrs. Len and Misses Lillian Johnson. Charles Rogers, read the Standard Oil Company California, entertained with pictures. C. of C. Feels For a Transfu Continued from Pe in his call for the meeting one becomes a member chamber's director chances are he will term after term, to ex new faces and talents. The suggested change increase the board m by one director to a t rotate membership so directors will be elected after this year; increase ent two-year terms to th provide that at least a elapse between terms, a nominations committee a slate of 14 candidates from which seven will by the members. Reservations for these are necessary. They may range by telephoning First War S Materials Of County Farm Barbed wire and cording are the first war surplus materials fered farmers through seized by the Orange County bureau. The California Farm federation has qualified tractor of surplus through the Reconstruction finance corporation and partment of Commerce held several sales experien in northern counties. Barbed wire and camouflage; first general sale ducted in the Southern area; is expected to be sold by sales of other surplus of general or special new farmers. The Orange County Reau will act as the agent in the county to consol ders and check and faci Jess Medaris of Anaheim is sales agent for the Hoskins development, while Alex F. Walker of Fullerton represents Nichols in marketing the property in Highland Gardens. Anaheim Record In Bond Drives Continued from Page 1 found to have met, and possibly to have exceeded its million-dollar quota, when final reports are made. ABOVE-MILLION AVERAGE Those figures, although incomplete, reveal that Anaheimers subscribed for an average of at least $1,380,736 worth of bonds per war loan. Thus, the city oversubscribed all of its war bond quotas by $1,262,156. That's an average of $180,308 for the seven in which quotas were assigned. The figures do not include $322,179 worth of bonds sold in Anaheim in March, 1943, in an Orange county victory bond queen contest in which Miss Elaine Schumacher won the honor of being crowned queen. Not bad for what communities with larger populations, but poorer records, might choose to term "a small town!" EIGHTH A SUCCESS Although Anaheim may have failed for the first time in a war loan drive to make its quota in the eighth, or Victory loan drive, which ended Dec. 8, the nation, the state and southern California all oversubscribed the amounts set as their goals. Secretary of the Treasury Wilson announced last Friday that every state of the 48 made its E bond quota, in revealing that the campaign brought $21,144,000,000 into the United States treasury. Southern California's contribu- Crop, one packer pointed out, when large fruit was in heavy demand at ceiling prices, while small oranges, which made up a vast majority of the 1945 Valenola crop, "went begging," and it was necessary to market a large portion of them as juice. PRICE ALMOST HALVED Ceiling at the packinghouses here is $3.85 per box for all sizes. Before the ceiling was reimposed last week, 76's and larger sizes were bringing from $5.50 to $6.60 in Anaheim. Difference the action made may be seen from New York quotations just prior to Christmas and on January 4, the day the ceiling again became effective. On December 20, New York buyers were paying $8.00 for 126's and larger; 150's to 176's were bringing $7.75; 200's, $7.35; 222's, $5.75; 252's, $4.95, and 288's, $3.65. Last Friday, prices in New York dropped to $5.33 for the larger sizes, with discounts of $1.50 a box on small fruit. The Navel season hardly has begun here as yet, although a few of that variety of oranges are being packed in Anaheim. They are shipped in from other districts, however, and tests indicate it will be two to three weeks before the season here begins in earnest. Of the two types of Navel oranges, Washington predominate in the area surrounding Anaheim. They mature later than the Thompson's, of which a few are reported beginning to reach the packers. OPA DEFENDS ITS ACTION ON CITRUS Citing an immediate roll back in shippers' prices for citrus fruit is proof that return of cellings were needed, OPA Food Chief Leonard M. Kearns declares that a substantial reduction in retail prices will follow immediately. Just prior to reinstate controls, oranges were at five pounds for 65 cents were 15 cents a pound grapefruit, 10 cents each said. He announced that next Monday, oranges five pounds for 45 cents will be 11 cents a pound grapefruit, 8 cents. Move to Organize Farm Labor, Rumor Continued from Page 1 number needed in California is "anybody's guess," Graham said, expressing hope that American workers will prove sufficient to care for the state's agriculture. HOME AGENT AID A. L. Holve, secretary, presided in absence of A. J. Schutte, president, who was in Berkeley on business. Mrs. Al Christensen, head of the home service department, announced that Mrs. Mabel Stone will arrive soon to serve as assistant to Miss Francis Liles, county home demonstration agent. She also said the February meeting of her department will be held at the offices of the county farm bureau in Orange. The subject for discussion: Butter. Howard Pannier, chairman of the membership committee, called a committee meeting for January 22, at a breakfast at the Parker House cafe here. ALONE, UNAIED Miss Georgene Warner of Brea, a talented young vocalist, sang three numbers: "Star Dust," "Deep Purple," and "When Day is Done." Miss Warner demonstrated her versatility by singing without accompaniment, when Miss Francis Hudson, also of Brea, who came along to accompany Miss Warner on the piano, found the instrument out of order. Barbecued "franks" were served by Mrs. A. J. Schutte and her committee, comprising Mrs. Pearl Mohn, Mrs. Lena Holstein and Misses Lillian and Viola Johnson. Charles Rogers, representing the Standard Oil Company of California, entertained with motion pictures. Red Cross Helps Wounded Vets Pass Time in SAAAB Hospital What Uncle Sam considers salvage material becomes something else, when it finds its way into the craft department of the American Red Cross at the Santa Ana Army Air base. Patients in the hospital there spend their time turning salvage material into everything, from a little leather coin purse to a dainty silk night gown—for ladies. Any patient who wishes to work with his hands is eligible to do so, either in his ward or in the craft shop. Not all salvage material used by the patients comes from the Army. Donations from the general public are gratefully received. EVEN NYLON! Some of the more popular projects include converting leather into key containers, purses, wallets and belts and stencilling nylon material from unusable parachute cloth into mats, luncheon cloths, baby bibs, and aprons. Silk which also comes from the Army's salvage department becomes lingerie, blouses, scarves, and nightgowns. Huck toweling takes on color when a patient weaves yarn into a Swedish purse. These attractive purses are completed free of charge for the soldier by the Red Cross production department in Santa Ana. Prior to the holidays, several bed-ridden soldiers kept their hands busy making woodcuts and linoleum cuts from which Christmas cards were printed, and more clever cards are seldom found. No need for the GI's having cold feet in the hospital or when they get back to their homes. Material is available from salvaged leather jackets from which the boys can make fur-lined moc- looms with which the boys make small rugs. The craft department has equipment for copper work, fly-tying material for fishermen, and for painting and drawing. Instruction is given by the Red Cross Gray Ladies. According to them, December was an extremely busy month in the craft shop, with more than 300 patients engaged in making gifts for Christmas. An average of 30 men per day avail themselves of its facilities. The work makes time less heavy on the hands of the patients, speeds recovery for return to civilian life. County Hospital Head Quits After 31-Year Service Dr. Harry T. Zaiser submitted his resignation to the county board of supervisors Tuesday, after 31 years as superintendent of the Orange county hospital and farm. The action, which was termed a surprise to the supervisors, was contained in a letter from Dr. Zaiser, received by Supervisor James A. Baker of Anaheim and Legion Mile Reach 300 All-Time With induction War II veterans members in the 303, highest in its K. B. Rigby, seaman of the 27th ministered the oak members. He is a der of the local Special guests past commanders, teachers; Anaheim denies in navy community the recent war, and who spent three months in a Jap p allowing the fall off Both told of their Others who speci-cluded: Dr. Llewell Pendleton, Ralph Lie Proud, John Ullin Clegg of Brea Mason Henry, Ewu Roy Helsing. E. C., Westenkue mander, announces meeting for the na with the degree to range county 40 and fliating. Milton Kohne e official Army and pictures, which included Japanese surrender Fred Baumberger DuBois served claim the close of the morrison P In Superior Judge Kenneth R been chosen as presidec The Superior cou who came along to accompany Miss Warner on the piano, found the instrument out of order. Barbecued "franks" were served by Mrs. A. J. Schutte and her committee, comprising Mrs. Pearl Mohn, Mrs. Lena Holstein and Misses Lillian and Viola Johnson. Charles Rogers, representing the Standard Oil Company of California, entertained with motion pictures. C. of C. Feels Need For a Transfusion Continued from Page 1 in his call for the meeting. "When one becomes a member (of the chamber's directorate) the chances are he will be elected, term after term, to exclusion of new faces and talents." The suggested changes would increase the board membership by one director to a total of 21; rotate membership so that seven directors will be elected annually after this year; increase the present two-year terms to three years; provide that at least a year must elapse between terms, and set up a nominations committee to name a slate of 14 candidates annually, from which seven will be elected by the members. Reservations for the luncheon are necessary. They may be arranged by telephoning 3508. First War Surplus Materials Offered County Farmers Barbed wire and camouflage netting are the first articles of war surplus materials to be offered farmers through sales sponsored by the Orange County Farm bureau. The California Farm Bureau federation has qualified as a distributor of surplus materials through the Reconstruction Finance corporation and the Department of Commerce, and has field several sales experimentally in northern counties. Sale of barbed wire and camouflage netting, first general sale to be conducted in the Southern California area, is expected to be followed by sales of other surplus goods of general or special need to the farmers. The Orange County Farm bureau will act as the agency within the county to consolidate orders and check and facilitate cross production department in Santa Ana. Prior to the holidays, several bed-ridden soldiers kept their hands busy making woodcuts and linoleum cuts from which Christmas cards were printed, and more clever cards are seldom found. No need for the GI's having cold feet in the hospital or when they get back to their homes. Material is available from salvaged leather jackets from which the boys can make fur-lined moccasins. TASTES VARY One particularly ambitious patient is making a ship in a bottle—one of those puzzling things to cause beholders to doubt their vision. Another is making a set of suede covered doll furniture; a magician is stencilling a scarf with a rabbit and hat as part of his props used in his shows of magic. Bottle caps made a clever purse. The Army provided four table 31-Year Service Dr. Harry T. Zaiser submitted his resignation to the county board of supervisors Tuesday, after 31 years as superintendent of the Orange county hospital and farm. The action, which was termed a surprise to the supervisors, was contained in a letter from Dr. Zaiser, received by Supervisor James A. Baker of Anaheim and delivered by him to County Clerk B. J. Smith. Zaiser expressed willingness to remain at his post until his successor is named. The resignation was accepted by a unanimous vote, and the board expressed intention of adopting a resolution expressing appreciation for the superintendent's long and faithful service. Dr. Zaiser has served longer than any other department head in the history of Orange county. We have gathered together many of our allied Sweaters. They are arranged in Group These are first quality merchandise that we for new stock. Regardless of price loss they duction. 50 LADIES' DRESS Values up to $17.50 Priced to CLEAR 3 GROUPS OF BLOU nance corporation and the Department of Commerce, and has held several sales experimentally in northern counties. Sale of barbed wire and camouflage netting, first general sale to be conducted in the Southern California area, is expected to be followed by sales of other surplus goods of general or special need to the farmers. The Orange County Farm Bureau will act as the agency within the county to consolidate orders and check and facilitate purchases of goods which have been frozen by the state Farm Bureau pending the completion of purchases. The barbed wire being offered now is of the straight type and is 12-gauge; four barb four inches apart, galvanized and in rolls of 28 pounds, 126 yards in length. Prices are described as attractive and will be stated on cards sent to the members. Four sizes of camouflage nets range from 22 by 22 feet to 45 by 45 feet. The material is of olive drab color, mildew proofed cotton in quarter-inch mesh, and is expected to be of use to nurserymen, turkey and poultry producers, and as knocking sheets for walnuts. Farm bureau members are being individually notified of the sale and of the fact that the closing date for orders is next January 16. Interested farmers are expected to contact the county offices of the farm bureau. Just prior to reinstatement of controls, oranges were retailing at five pounds for 65 cents; lemons were 15 cents a pound, and grapefruit, 10 cents each, Kearns said. He announced that, effective next Monday, oranges will sell five pounds for 45 cents; lemons will be 11 cents a pound, and grapefruit, 8 cents. Legion Members Reach 300; Set All-Time Record With induction of 11 World War II veterans Monday night, membership in the Anaheim post of the American Legion reached 303, highest in its history. K. B. Rigby, second vice commander of the 21st district, administered the oath to the new members. He is a past commander of the local post. Special guests were two other past commanders, Capt. John Waters, Anaheim dentist, who served in navy communications during the recent war, and Dick Elliott who spent three years and nine months in a Jap prison camp following the fall of Wake island. Both told of their experiences. Others who spoke briefly included: Dr. Llewellyn Wilson, Earl Pendleton, Ralph Comstock, Leslie Proud, John Underwood, Melvin Clegg of Brea, Claude Booth, Mason Henry, Ewald Schulz and Roy Helsing. E. C. Westenkuehler, post commander, announced an invitation meeting for the night of Jan. 21, with the degree team of the Orange county 40 and 8 society officiating. Milton Kohne entertained with official Army and Navy war pictures, which included views of the Japanese surrender. Fred Baumberger and Henry DuBois served clam chowder at the close of the meeting. Morrison Presides In Superior Court Judge Kenneth E. Morrison has been chosen as presiding judge of the Superior court of Orange Scout Council To Hold Annual Meeting on Jan. 22 The annual meeting of the Northern Orange County Council of Boy Scouts of America will be held on Tuesday, January 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Elks club in this city. A fine program has been arranged. The business portion of the evening will hear reports of the council committees. The main feature of business will be the election of officers for the new year, 1946. R. M. Seamans, council committee member, is chairman of the annual meeting and of the committee in charge of the program. The council president is E. Steffensen of Fullerton. Announcement of the speaker for the program will be made at a later date. All Scouters are asked to remember the date, January 22. Peak of Returning Veterans Will Be Reached in March The return of World War II veterans from foreign service is expected to reach the peak in March and from this fact alone can be seen the need of increased housing. The Anaheim USO Housing service is making an urgent appeal for livable rooms, many with cooking privileges, apartments and houses for these men and their families. After being separated from their loved ones for as much as thirty-six months, the mean the right path for a veteran, is asked to contact Mrs. M. P. Thaxton at telephone 4858, who maintains her office at the Red Cross rooms at 142 East Center street from 10 to 12 a.m. and from 1 until 4 p.m. As a matter of data and the increasing number of men being returned, the housing service, up until Wednesday, had more than twice the number of applications than they had for the corresponding period in December. With the peak of services asked expected to be reached next March, the local housing committee is extremely anxious to secure every available accommodation possible. The local citizens, as well as those over the entire nation, have a duty and responsibility to fulfill to these men who gave up everything dear to them, their families, homes, jobs and many other things, and it is up to every AMERICAN to do everything they possibly can. There are homes in this city which have rooms that can be utilized and if they will call Mrs. Thaxton she will be able to place another service man. Many of the young men returning to civilian life are expecting to be married but they are unable to find living quarters. As an example of the difficulty they are encountering, several young men reported at the local service they had walked over the entire city and couldn't find anything. Another even stated that he had covered almost the entire county searching for living quarters but met with no success. The civilian population of this country owe these boys a huge debt of gratitude and helping them to reestablish themselves in this life again is a very meager way of showing our appreciation to those who fought our battles for us. Milton Kohne entertained with official Army and Navy war pictures, which included views of the Japanese surrender. Fred Baumberger and Henry DuBois served clam chowder at the close of the meeting. Morrison Presides In Superior Court Judge Kenneth E. Morrison has been chosen as presiding judge of the Superior court of Orange county for the coming year. He succeeds Judge Raymond H. Thompson. It is the second time Judge Morrison has been so honored, he having filled the post in 1943. He is serving his sixth year on the bench, and is expected to be a candidate for reelection this fall. Hearing of juvenile cases has been changed from Friday mornings to Thursdays, because of increase in that type of cases. The return of World War II veterans from foreign service is expected to reach the peak in March and from this fact alone can be seen the need of increased housing. The Anaheim USO Housing service is making an urgent appeal for livable rooms, many with cooking privileges, apartments and houses for these men and their families. After being separated from their loved ones for as much as thirty-six months, the service men should be given every consideration in this problem. The local housing service, since its inception, has done a most commendable piece of work but the hard task yet faces them. The citizens of Anaheim have been most gracious in helping in this work but the need is for more rooms to house families so long separated. Anyone who has a room that can be used or one that can be fitted with cooking facilities, a gesture that might other many of our alluring Dresses, Suits, Blouses are arranged in Group Prices for your convenience. Merchandise that we are sacrificing to make room less of price loss they go out to you at a good re- QUALITY DRESSES Regular Price Sale Price $29.95 NOW $17.90 $35.00 NOW $22.90 $39.95 NOW $27.90 $49.95 and $59.95 NOW $32.90 S OF BLOUSES - $2.90...$3.90...$4.95 Priced to CLEAR $8.90 $12.90 $39.95 NOW $27.90 $49.95 and $59.95 NOW $32.90 S OF BLOUSES - $2.90...$3.90...$4.95 T COATS $49.95 to $59.95 SALE PRICE $34.90 LADIES' SUITS Values $22.50 and $24.50 NOW $14.90 Values $32.50 NOW $19.90 Values $49.95 NOW $32.90 Values $59.95 and $69.95 NOW $37.90 RS Coat and Slip-Over Styles $4.95 and $5.95 NOW $3.90 $7.95 and $9.95 NOW $5.90 (Formerly Jack Corn's) 158 West Center St. Phone 4224