anaheim-gazette 1946-02-21

ANAHEM 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 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 GEORGE WASHINGTON Time tends to color the raw hardship and bitter sacrifices of men and nations with romance and glamour. With more than a century and a half separating our day and the American Revolution it is difficult for us to fully comprehend the struggle of the Colonists and their great leader. Men like George Washington knew they were on a one-way road in their fight for independence from the British crown. They knew there was no turning back, and that at the end of the road they must either achieve victory or cease a firing squad as traitors. "Liberty or death," was no catch phrase with them. I want just what is said. Washington's burden as commander-in-chief was doubly hard. Not only had he the enemy to fight but he had to contend with the jealousy and intrigue of those Americans who sought to discredit and remove him. laration and the Cairo Agreement. It is little wonder, against this record of dishonest diplomacy in Stalin's favor by his fellows of the Big Three, that the Soviet dictator has pursued a policy of ruthless aggression in Europe and the Pacific ever since. Nor is it any wonder that blunt, farseeing White House Chief of Staff Admiral Leahy, as quoted by columnist Drew Pearson, recently declared to President Truman: "I warn you now, Mr. President, that if we continue to appease Russia we will be up against the same situation we faced between 1937 and 1941, with eventual war. It won't come right away, but it will come in five years. The Russians can be our friends, but not if they think they can get away with everything; not if they think they can walk all over us. They are now in the aggressor's mood, and only a firm but friendly hand can stop them . . . we can't appease Russia. If we do, we will have war." IN THE DAY MARCH 4, 1871 The parties endeavoring to organize a fire department purchase fire apparatus for Anaheim are meeting with success. Our people appreciate the need for such an organization, and subscribing the necessary funds. In connection with this we would suggest that a couple of large terms be dug in different parts of the city and that they be constantly full of water for in cases of fire. If this precision is not taken great difficulty will be had in finding water at such a time of need. Reports from Paris state that the national guard at one time yesterday threatened to disobey orders and threw themselves under the Germans, but were dissuaded from their rash attempt. French authorities are endeavouring to make such arrangements as will hasten the evacuation of Paris. There is great excitement in Paris at the presence of Prussians in their streets. An outbreak is feared. The Prussian military is being sent home. In this vicinity green peas are now ready for market, bar ranges from six to 16 inches height on the ground and is being a very thrifty growth. Coats are just being planted. The vests are budding, and will be covered with verdure in a short time. Spring—glorious spring! MARCH 5, 1896 The Christian church is rapidly assuming proportions as a fully very handsome edifice. and that at the end of the road they must either achieve victory or cease a firing squad as traitors to "Liberty or death," was no catch phrase with them. It meant just what is said. Washington's burden as commander-in-chief was doubly hard. Not only had he the enemy to fight but he had to contend with the jealousy and intrigue of those Americans who sought to discredit and remove him. That he was able to withstand the discouragement and despair that so frequently confronted him, and at the same time inspire his men to carry on, is in itself a tribute more eloquent to the man than words could ever express. With a less dauntless leader the Colonies could hardly have attained the eventual triumph a Yorktown. But this nation owes to George Washington more than what he contributed as a military leader. Even after victory the Colonies might have utterly fallen apart had it not been for his great influence at the Constitutional convention in bringing agreement out of sharp conflicts. So, in observing the 214th anniversary of his birth the American people honor him as soldier and statesman, and as a man whose courage and vision gave strength to the first faltering footsteps of this great nation. DISHONEST DIPLOMACY American alarm over the supine post-war appeasement of Soviet Russia is in no whit relieved by disclosure that it is simply continuation of a policy initiated by President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill when they signed the astounding Yalta agreement. To bribe Russia to enter the war against Japan (which she would have had to do anyway!) Roosevelt and Churchill gave away, in advance, territory that wasn't theirs to give—the Kurile Islands and southern Sakhalin, and even Chinese land! They violated promises that no secret agreements would be entered into, and made mockeries of the Atlantic Charter, the United Nations' Decade. Legislators to Be Speakers at C. of C. Dinner Orange county's three members of the state legislature will be guests at a dinner meeting Feb. 26 of the Associated Chambers of Commerce at Seal Beach. Frank Latham, Tustin, legislative committee chairman, will preside. Assemblymen Watson of Orange and Collins of Fullerton will discuss the recent special session of the legislature as seen from their side of the legislative chambers. Former State Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim will tell of the senate's part in the deliberations. Kuchel also will discuss the duties of state controller, to which office he was appointed just prior to adjournment of the legislature. He is expected to arrive home late this week, and will spend several days in the Southland, before returning to the capital. After having familiarized himself with the duties of his office at Sacramento, Kuchel will spend some time in the large branch of the controller's office at Los Angeles, before returning to his new headquarters. Job Printing, Gazette, Ph. 2206. ANNOUNCING... ANNOUNCING... Our New Store Hours After March 1... 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, including Saturdays PENNEY'S IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago MARCH 4, 1871 parties endeavoring to ordain a fire department and lease fire apparatus for Anaheim are meeting with success. People appreciate the need which an organization, and areribing the necessary funds. Connection with this we would insist that a couple of large cisbe dug in different parts of city and that they be kept constantly full of water for use fires of fire. If this precaution is not taken great difficulty will be had in finding water such a time of need. ports from Paris state that national guard at one time day threatened to disobey orders and threw themselves upon Germans, but were dissuad-ment their rash attempt. The authorities are endeavor to make such arrangements will hasten the evacuation of there is great excitement arris at the presence of theANS in their streets. An outfit feared. The Prussian militia being sent home. this vicinity green peas are ready for market, barley is from six to 16 inches in on the ground and is hav-very thrifty growth. Corn is being planted. The vines budding. and will be cov-with verdure in a short time. Los Angeles is being overrun with corn doctors, image vendors, electric pain killers, gutter snipes, old clothes men, lunatics and the oil of gladness. swelling sap and budding leaf in the trees, the vines and shrubs are now giving evidence of spring. The carol of the wild canary the chatter of the mocking bird and the occasional flitting of the mam-moth hummingbird, together with all the ordinary charms of spring are with us and fail not to produce a pleasant and hopeful effect upon the mind. If the condition of man is happier when paradise birds awaken him at morn with their pleasing music—where no vile reptiles or insects inhabit, and where the air in spring is positively laden with perfume, then here at Anaheim is the utmost natural happiness obtainable and man should respond content. The city council at the last meeting adopted a resolution reducing the salary of the city marshal to $25 per month. Mr. Ben Dreyfus will leave for San Francisco and the eastern states by the next steamer. There are 15 brandy distillers in Anaheim at the present writing. James Bennerscheidt is building a commodious tinshop on the lot he lately purchased in Poplar row. Los Angeles is being overrun with corn doctors, image vendors, electric pain killers, gutter snipes, old clothes men, lunatics and the oil of gladness. Public Hearing Tuesday Night On Annexation A public hearing on the move to annex an area immediately east of Anaheim will be held by the city council in its chambers at the city hall at 7 p.m. next Tuesday night. If no objection to the proposal is encountered, an ordinance, calling a special election in the district for March 28, probably will be introduced at that time. The ordinance then could be passed at the next meeting of the council, March 5. Notices of the election must be posted in the area or published in newspapers prior to the date of the balloting. Residents of the area have sought for some time to have their property taken into the city, thereby obtaining fire and police protection and other benefits of municipal citizenship. Phoebe B. Mark Dies Suddenly Phoebe B. Mark, proprietor of the Grove hotel at 240 East Center street, passed away very surdently last Monday morning from causes not learned at this time. Born in Ohio 65 years ago, she had lived in Anaheim for four years. Survivors are three nieces, Mrs. J. Ordway of North Baltimore, Ohio, Mrs. Beatrice Mays of Kermit, Tex., and Mrs. Pearl Thomas of Toledo, O., and one brother, Louis Bloom of North Baltimore, Ohio. The body was shipped to Philadelphia, Pa., where interment will be in the family plot. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary. SHIPLOAD OF ORANGE TO LEAVE FOR SWEDEN A shipload of California anges, 72,000 crates of the first since ending of the war is being loaded at San Francisco consigned to Sweden. The vessel is the Norwegian motorship, Oregon Exciting is set for Saturday. This marks resumption trade which, in pre-war claimed millbns of boxed California citrus fruits annually for shipment to Europe countries. Rural Business Licenses Under Study By Board Licensing of places of business in unincorporated areas of County is under consideration; the county board of superintendent Willis H. Warner, chairman vealed at a dinner of the active committee of the Lea Orange County Cities at Ana Thursday night. Estimates of the number places which could be licenced from 4000. The chairman said that board has given "some condition" to this matter, but he studied it thoroughly. The city officials expressed praise that the county does charge license fees for businesses in rural districts. Founder Recount Rotary's Purpose A recording of the voice of Harris, founder of Rotary national, recounting the history and purpose of the organi- 50 Years Ago MARCH 5, 1896 Christian church is rapid-growing proportions as a reverry handsome edifice. Three our windows of stained glass, set in height, will furnish light for the interior floor has been put down using form, giving a good of the pulpit from the back church. Mr. Perry informs us when the church is opened, it will be along in May or the congregation will have the most noted church oration on the coast to deliver the mass. Lorenz who has the disdain of being the oldest of the remaining pioneers, is quite this home on Lemon street cars are entertained for his artery. We hope to hear of his ascension and that he may be about his duties again. Hatfield informs us that the silver and bronze medals for state shoot have arrived and are procured by those en-joined them on application to his place of business. Hatfield won one of these as well over medals from every state participated in by him since a member of Company K, was one gold bar for excel-ras a sharpshooter. Man Stern attended the per-ence of Keene's "Richard the man Los Angeles one eves-st week. Herman is an old goer, being a regular at King Ludwig's theater in Munich, and pronounces Keene's performance a fine show. Mrs. Sydmer Ross entertained the Ladies' Euchre club at her home in North Anaheim on Friday afternoon, when she dispensed her usual charming hospitality. Mrs. Arthur Lewis took first prize and Mrs. Landell second. The Pastimers will meet this evening. There will be social games at cards, club punch and John Hartung will sing a comic song. Gus Hansen was in from his place on Orangethorpe avenue Tuesday after the rain and reported the precipitation out his way to be within a fraction of two inches. He is an enthusiastic beet man. He has advices from Chino informing him that the price for beets will be raised 25 cents per ton above the present rate with the advent of favorable legislation. Charles Albrecht who has been superintendent of the Weis winery at Downey since his removal to that place from this city was in town Sunday on a visit to his family. He informs us that the market for sweet wines is better than it has been for many years. He is a member of the Winemakers Protective association. While in Los Angeles the other day we ran across John Everhardy who owns the Golden Eagle market on Main street opposite the Evening Express office. 25 Years Ago MARCH 3, 1921 for the creation of a park grounds recently acquired in city through a bond issue now under way and will be completed and pre-ferred for consideration of the laws at the next regular meet- City Manager Steward and Gates have the matter in hand expect to consult land-artists and experts before a report to the board. It north almost to Loftus station, south to Orangethorpe avenue, west to the Fullerton line and east to include Richfield. The territory has an assesssd valuation of $8,000,000 and pays a road tax of $32,000 this year. Supervisor William Schumacher has returned from Visalia where he attended a state convention of supervisors. He states that the meeting was a profita- Born in Ohio 65 years ago, she had lived in Anaheim for four years. Survivors are three nieces, Mrs. J. Ordway of North Baltimore, Ohio, Mrs. Beatrice Mays of Kermit, Tex., and Mrs. Pearl Thomas of Toledo, O., and one brother, Louis Bloom of North Baltimore, Ohio. The body was shipped to Philadelphia, Pa., where interment will be in the family plot. Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary were in charge of arrangements. 11 Dead, 995 Ill of Contagious Disease Infectious disease claimed the lives of 11 persons in Orange county during January and the first half of February, according to Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, who lists 995 cases of communicable illness reported to his department at that time. FOR YOUR ELECTRIC WORK Anywhere—Anything Electrical—24-Hour Emergency SITE LICENSED JOSEPH A. LIEB EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL 111 East Chartres St. don't give up the trip... MARCH 3, 1921 for the creation of a park grounds recently acquired city through a bond issue now under way and will be completed and prepared for consideration of the laws at the next regular meeting Manager Steward and Gates have the matter in hand and expect to consult land-artists and experts before a report to the board. It is understood that Miss Florence noted landscape gardener, consulted. The ripe age of 90 years, Mr. Kroeger, pioneer, died at home, corner of Center and Street, Sunday of last week heart disease. Anaheim was struggling infant when Mr. Came here and during all entire life of the city one of its most prominent citizens. Mr. Kroeger cameheim in 1862 and settled 20-acre lot at Center and which was one of the origins of the town site. Here his house and reared his wife passed away in Seven children survive Mr. They are Mrs. Henrietta mer, Mrs. Pauline Brunand L. Z. Kroeger of this William Kroeger, Mrs. So matter and Henry Kroeger, Fullerton, and Mrs. Amy of Riverside. Funeral were held in Backs, Terrel Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mer was in charge. Revere laid to rest in Ana-emetery. Antonia is petitioning for intention and the hearing will begin before the supervisors on 15. The proposed bounc-include the Placentia and school districts running north almost to Loftus station, south to Orangethorpe avenue, west to the Fullerton line and east to include Richfield. The territory has an assesssd valuation of $8,000,000 and pays a road tax of $32,000 this year. Supervisor William Schumacher has returned from Visalia where he attended a state convention of supervisors. He states that the meeting was a profitable as well as an interesting one, many important matters being discussed. Dr. C. B. Hatch, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place, for four years has resigned his pastorate and moved to Los Angeles where he will make his home with his daughter. Henry Burdorf was in town from his Orangethorpe ranch Monday on business. Mr. Burdorf is one of the pioneer settlers of the East Orangethorpe neighborhood and is still one of its active citizens. Antone Schulte of South Pasadena was in town this week looking after property interests. Oscar and Walter Schneider and Paul Nicolas attended the races at Beverly Sunday. Mrs. Alexander Henry who has been taking treatment in Los Angeles for rheumatism for a month past, is reported to be improving. Thirty candidates were given the initiatory degree by the Anaheim Elks at their meeting last week. Deputy District Grand Ruler E. J. Field of San Bernardino was a visitor and praised the local lodge and its officers in a speech during the meeting. Many thousands of men in uniform have yet to be returned home from the Pacific theatre. That's Union Pacific's first and most important job. But if you're planning a trip to the East, don't give up the idea. It's worth waiting for. And travel conditions are improving, day by day. Start your vacation with relaxation. Enjoy "smooth sailing" on a fast Streamliner...a THURSDAY, FEBUARY 21, 1946 SHIPLOAD OF ORANGES TO LEAVE FOR SWEDEN A shipload of California oranges, 72,000 crates of them—first since ending of the war—is being loaded at San Pedro, consigned to Sweden. The vessel is the Norwegian Motorship, Oregon Express. Calling is set for Saturday. This marks resumption of trade which, in pre-war days, claimed millions of boxes of California citrus fruits annually for shipment to European countries. Rural Business Licenses Under Study By Board Licensing of places of business unincorporated areas of Orange County is under consideration by the county board of supervisors, Ellis H. Warner, chairman, reeled at a dinner of the executive committee of the League of Orange County Cities at Santa Ana Thursday night. Estimates of the number of acres which could be licensed in the county ranged from 600 to 800. The chairman said that the land has given "some consideration" to this matter, but has not denied it thoroughly. The city officials expressed surprise that the county does not charge license fees for businesses in rural districts. Founder Recounts Rotary's Purpose A recording of the voice of Paul Harris, founder of Rotary International, recounting the history and purpose of the organization, G-E Preliminary Work Is Started (Continued from Page 1) ground building is not yet to be expected. Field offices of both General Electric and Blaw-Knox are housed in a temporary wooden construction office on the plant site. As was told by this newspaper several weeks ago, a 10-inch water well was started in mid-January, to provide a supply for the plant. This now has been completed and the drill rig withdrawn by the sub-contractor, R. F. Cuttle of Norwalk. Reports are that the well was sunk more than 600 feet, which depth, judging from logs of city wells, should provide ample year-round supply. Valencia Hotel Building Sells Continued from Page 1 school; Carl, junior high school here, and Kenny, Broadway school. LONG HOTEL EXPERIENCE His father and mother have resided in southern California since 1943. The elder McDermott had spent more than 30 years in hotel and restaurant management prior to his recent retirement from active business. He formerly operated hotels at various locations in Nebraska, including Omaha. Since coming to California, he was engaged in similar enterprises at San Fernando, Bell and Alhambra, in addition to being financially interested with his son in the Valencia. Dr. McDermott recently returned to his medical practice in North Hollywood, following extended service in the Navy, where he held the rank of commander until the end of the war. Red Cross Funds Drive Starts Mar. 1 Continued from Page 1 sion and peace times as in war, leaders point out. More than half the money raised locally is used in this area, but a small portion going to area, state and national headquarters. "The slogan for this year's drive is 'The Red Cross Must Carry On,'" Schutte said, quoting General Eisenhower as declaring need remains for the "same caliber" of service in every theater where forces of occupation are stationed, as well as in hospitals where sick and disabled service men are quartered, as well as home service to aid returning veterans and their families through difficult readjustment experiences. Schutte also said the Red Cross must remain equipped to "answer the call" when disaster strikes a community. "We are confident we can count on continued support of the people of Anaheim and vicinity," he said. Founder Recounts Rotary’s Purpose A recording of the voice of Paul Harris, founder of Rotary International, recounting the history and purpose of the organization, marked Monday's observance by Anaheim Rotary club of its "birthday." The luncheon, as usual, was held at the Elks club. Entertainment was provided by quartet, comprising Bill Cook, Ed Jordt, Paul Demaree and James Jay, accompanied by Mrs. Grothy Cook, pianist. Cook also played several numbers on theolin. Henry Walsworth, president, insided. Earl Menke, co-producer of the Parker House cafe, is accepted to membership. Dr. McDermott recently returned to his medical practice in North Hollywood, following extended service in the Navy, where he held the rank of commander until the end of the war. W. C. McDermott, Jr., announced that there will be no change in management policy of the hotel at present, but said that various improvements in the building are contemplated, with a view to modernizing its appearance and facilities. These await, he said, availability of necessary materials and labor. The Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane fired the first naval shot of the Civil War against Fort Sumter. What the Grower Said at Oxnard Rambled around through Ventura County the other day, and dropped in on John V. Newman, lemon grower near Oxnard. Expected to stay just a little while, but the talk swung around to the Exchange and whether a grower was better off in it or out of it. Ended up by chinning for three hours! "The Exchange isn't perfect—not by any means," Newman said. "You belong, though," your reporter answered. "Why? What makes the Exchange worth while for you personally?" Your reporter was especially interested to hear what Newman would say, because he represents the new generation in the citrus industry. Newman is just 35, aggressive, well educated, a substantial citrus grower in his own name and manager of two other good-sized lemon ranches. His father was a grower before him. John was born, you might say, in an orchard and cradled in a field box. "Look," Newman said. "Suppose there weren't any Exchange. Suppose my packing house was on its own— "Our manager would decide to ship to a certain market. How would he know if fifteen other shippers were going to pile fruit in there at the same time? He wouldn't. It might just as well happen that my fruit arrived when the price had dropped to fifty cents. And when it came to finding the market that would bring me the best price, the way the Exchange does—that would be impossible. "No, sir, there just isn't any way for citrus growers to market their fruit except to market it together." Newman grinned. "I have enough worries without worrying about whether my fruit is sold right. My job is to grow the best lemons I can, see they're picked right, and handled right at my packing house. From then on I simply want to know the job's being done the best way possible. That includes not only selling the fruit, but keeping it well advertised and well displayed in the world of comfort on a modernly-appointed Limited. Or choose the Challenger—famous for low-cost travel enjoyment. Your Journey by rail will be the high-spot of your vacation or business trip. Ask about "stop overs" at various interesting points enroute to or from your eastern destination. Union Pacific serves more western scenic regions than any other railroad—the world's greatest travel bargain. be Specific – say "Union Pacific" No, sir, there just isn't any way for citrus growers to market their fruit except to market it together." Newman grinned. "I have enough worries without worrying about whether my fruit is sold right. My job is to grow the best lemons I can, see they're picked right, and handled right at my packing house. From then on I simply want to know the job's being done the best way possible. That includes not only selling the fruit, but keeping it well advertised and well displayed in the stores. In all those things no outfit holds a candle to the Exchange." Cooperation pays out all kinds of ways. Why, in the last few years the Exchange would have been worth while on account of the supply company alone. If Exchange members hadn't had their own shook supply, we'd never have gotten our crops to market—and neither would other growers! As your reporter climbed into his car at last, Newman added, "I've always made more money shipping through the Exchange. But even if I didn't make more, I'd still belong. My dad saw what lack of cooperation did in the early days. With the world as complicated as it is today, we've simply got to have an organization through which we growers can face the problems of marketing; lead the way in research, market development, advertising and sales promotion. The Exchange does it. I'm proud to know that through cooperation I am helping in this work which is absolutely vital to every citrus grower." P.S. Starting a trip east. Next report from Omaha, two weeks from today. California Fruit Growers Exchange Sunset Building, Los Angeles 83, California