anaheim-gazette 1946-03-28

NIGHTMARES Sizzling and spitting under the cover of current affairs and showing some of the malignant force of an overcharged atom bomb, are some very rugged ideas. Most of these startling things are calculated to make us all very unhappy; and some make us worry here in Anaheim. While this chosen spot is of course only a tiny spot on the earth, it is important to us. Thus it is a very good thing to put down on paper a partial list of the nightmare items, and try and cast up a total. First on the obscene list is the atom bomb itself and we must decline to work ourselves into a dither over the Atom-Soviet-Spy-Battleship quadrangle. The most important reason we have is that we believe that the world is at last tired of killing and there will be no general war as long as this reaction persists. Moreover, the bomb requires enormous electric power plants and other installations for its manufacture and few nations are capable of building these. The second nightmare is inflation. We have inflation now. And about the only thing we can do is to call on good American judgment and honesty, and make the best of a trying situation. Now is certainly the time to prove the old theory that Americans could meet complex problems and come out winner. must decline to work ourselves into a dither over the Atom-Soviet-Spy-Battleship quadrangle. The most important reason we have is that we believe that the world is at last tired of killing and there will be no general war as long as this reaction persists. Moreover, the bomb requires enormous electric power plants and other installations for its manufacture and few nations are capable of building these. The second nightmare is inflation. We have inflation now. And about the only thing we can do is to call on good American judgment and honesty, and make the best of a trying situation. Now is certainly the time to prove the old theory that Americans could meet complex problems and come out winner. The third nightmare is that of continued labor trouble and outbreaks brought on both by international conditions and inflation. We have been told that within two months there might be a complete stagnation of transportation both by rail and by water and thereby a condition in which there will be an open fight between management and labor. Is there anyone who believes there will be sandbags and machine-guns in San Francisco or Los Angeles or Anaheim? We do not. We have by no means reached the happy state in which there is no work, worry or even a few fist fights. But we also refuse to believe that the world is going to blow apart either atom bombs, inflation or strikes. think there is a lot of hard work ahead for all of us. do you think? Tamales Anaheim should hang its civic head in shame for at least in one respect we have lost a symbol important to the past. All residents of the old colony at one time or another have boasted of the ties which once bound this community to the halcyon days of the Spanish-Mexican-Rancho-Pueblo era. Ah! Those were the good old days! Fiestas were a common thing, life was glorious and a man could find a fabulous meal, a banquet, a culinary triumph—all wrapped in humble corn husk. What so fabulous about a tamale? Why is it all that the pioneers said it was. It was built on corn husk, then nixtal, then sauce, then beef or chicken and spice and raisin and at least one olive. Then it was tied at both ends, poached in savory hot steam and served scalding hot. And if the pioneer gourmet after two tamales yearned for as much as a single bit of bread, why he was indeed a trencherman and a marvel to be talked of in all the ranches. But today? Despite all of our efforts at being good neighbors with our brother paisanbs, we have found not one-good tamale in Anaheim. Que lastima! Que pasa? No hay concineros o concineras en mi pueblo? Sin verguensa, compadres! TOLL OF WAR One of the big life insurance companies announces statistics showing that World War II brought death in action or from battle wounds to between 9,500,-000 and 10,000,000 men. Axis losses are estimated at 5,-200,000; United Nations, at 4,500,-000. Among the Axis nations, Germany was the heaviest loser, with 3,250,000. Japan was next, with 1,500,000. On the United Nations side, Russia was by far the heaviest loser, with 3,000,000 battle deaths. The British Empire was second with 400,000—and of these, 275,-000 came from the United Kingdom, itself. The United States lost 235,000 men—about six times as many as in World War I. About the same in each war. The battle toll in Europe was... Hannah's Chenille Shop 226 East Center Phone Anaheim 4258 wonderful...washable...luxurious CHENILLE BEDSPREADS 88x108 only 12.95 lovely colors heavily tufted FULL SIZE... 99 by 108 ...only 13.95 IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago APRIL 8, 1871 The wholesale removal of all sheep from off the lands of the land company is being inaugurated. By the time the next shearing season comes the large herds of well-watched sheep that have Heretofore been so profitable a product and of no damage to agriculturists, will have been removed to distant and remote regions. The hundreds of bales of wool for which so many hundreds of 20 gold pieces have found their way to our sheep men and finally to Anaheim merchants, have been drained into other channels, and we will be sorely hurt. So far as we can learn the sheep owners are not permitted to rent lands for their sheep, even though they pledge themselves to vacate in case of sale of the land. This manifestly another item in the drawfish progress of the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company. We are informed that there is an exceedingly good prospect that the railroad from here to the landing will be built. It is said that the wherewith is really forthcoming. Charles A. Gardner, Esq., attorney-at-law, leaves Anaheim to borrow for Portland, Ore., where he has formed a most desirable new partnership and where he proposes to make his future home. Mr. Gardner is one of our most useful citizens and his many friends regret that circumstances are calling him so suddenly to new fields of labor. We understand that Don Mateo Keller has sent to Demorava for plantings of ginger, bananas, guavas, alligator pears, pineapple, breadfruit and arrow root. The Anaheim Water company is about to take measures to allow persons owning large tracts to purchase water rights for a portion of the same with certain provisions. Heretofore an owner of 80 acres of land could not purchase a water right for 40 acres of his land. The Anaheim Brass band is making fine progress and will soon make a public appearance. Among its members are Charles F. Lehrman, Albert Johnson, N. H. Mitchell, Charles Greeley and E. A. Pullen. Complaint is made that worthless curs are not being taxed in our city, while blooded country pups visiting in town have to wear their pass tags. If this is the case our city dog law is an aristocratic swindle. There are only three palm trees in this county. That at San Juan Capistrano is the oldest. It is said to have been planted in 1780 by Father Junipero Serra. The ladies of Anaheim are making preparations to hold a fair and festival in aid of the Presbyterian church. 50 Years Ago 50 Years Ago APRIL 9, 1896 The engineer at the electrical power house reports that 579 electric lights are now in use, and when we consider that the capacity of the works is based upon 500 light machine, we can at once get to a realization of the fact that the works are now running beyond their capacity. It is estimated that a 500 light machine will stand 600 lights when absolutely necessary, but the number already in use, while approaching closely this outside limit, is just about as far as the city authorities feel they can go at the present time. As applications for some 200 lights and upwards have already been made there is nothing to do but to make an increase in the power of our lighting plant. The Placentia society met at the school house last Friday evening and decided the debate, "Resolved that the pen is mightier than the sword," in the negative and quite justly so. Mr. McFadin and Principal Krick of the public school argued from the affirmative point of view and Thom-Strain and Mr. Montgomery supported the negative. The judges decided unanimously that the sword—the arbitrament of warfare—was the mightier of the two. They were eminently correct. The orchestra, composed of Crowther, William Crowther, John Pfeninger and Miss Selinger, ordered a number of selections. The next meeting the debate will be "Resolved that good education is prefable to riches." But we us the riches every time. 25 Years Ago APRIL 7, 1921 The climate and resources of this region have an attraction for people of all occupations. It is reported that Jim Jeffries, champion pugilist of the world, purchased a large ranch west town, in the Cypress neighborhood. George Bixby of the Rancho Los Cerritos passed through town on Saturday morning with his pack of 15 well-trained hounds, en route to Wilmington where he went to join a party of Los Angeles friends with their hounds for a coyote hunt. John Hart, the well known Los Angeles capitalist, was in town yesterday afternoon or a short business visit and called in and paid us four years' subscription. John has abandoned the piano business and is now selling tea. Count Bozenta was in town on Friday visiting with friends and was the guest of Mr. Dickel. Madame Modjeska remains at her mountain home at Arden in the Sanilago canyon where she is quite ill, being under the care of Dr. Bullard. It was learned yesterday that Inspector Flint has been approached by those favoring the change in location and on his visit here Saturday he gave petitions to both sides, for and against moving the post office. They are now out and are being presented to the citizens for signatures. Mr. Flint will be in town again next Saturday when, it is said, the matter will be settled concerning the removal of the post office so far as his recommendation to the department at Washington is concerned. One of the orphans at St. Catherine's died of measles on Monday and for a time a large number of them were down with the allment, but yesterday they were all somewhat improved. Malvern Hill post. A dinner was given in his honor at the home of Oliver Hill, at which Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. John Troutman, Mrs. D. D. Stahl and Mr. and Mrs. Hill were present. Until about 100 years were usually bound in boards or temporary coats 25 Years Ago APRIL 7, 1921 The climate and resources of the region have an attraction for people of all occupations. It is now reported that Jim Jeffries, champion pugilist of the world, purchased a large ranch west town, in the Cypress neighborhood. Welcome to our midst,annes, if you decide to move into our new possessions. The circus is coming to town day, and parents had no difficulty in getting the small boy out bed this morning. The great negation, glittering with gilt tinsel, will parade the streets sometime between ten and twelve ock this morning, and we will be on hand to witness it. A woman's auxiliary of the American Legion post was organized Friday night at the post room in the Fisher building. Mrs. D. Ackerman was elected present, Mrs. H. E. Carter, vice president; Mrs W. P. Webb, Jr., petary, and Mrs. H. C. Samp-treasurer. The executive committee is composed of Mrs. P. Webb, Jr., Mrs. Harriet K. and Mrs. Lewis McPherson. Effort will be made to get all men who are eligible on the Only wives, mothers, daughters and sisters of men who served in the late war are eligible. Although he celebrated his 80th Sunday Thursday, C. S. Trout is still sprightly as a youth, served his country through the Civil war and is a member of a person learned the naines 25 new insects each day, it would take him more than 60 days to memorize all those which rural scientists have described Malvern Hill post. A dinner was given in his honor at the home of Oliver Hill, at which Mr. and Mrs. George A. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. John Troutman, Mrs. D. D. Stahl and Mr. and Mrs. Hill were present. John Pfeinger was in town Saturday from his ranch north of town on a business trip. Mr. Pfeinger has just completed a well on his ranch for irrigating purposes which will give him all the water he needs. Miss Dorothy Yungbluth entertained a number of her little friends on Thursday afternoon in honor of her birthday. Music and games gave entertainment for the afternoon. The luncheon was served on beautifully decorated tables on which the birthday cake had the place of honor. Those present were Bernice Strodthoff of Los Angeles; Grace Jackson, Sarah Fay, Edna Walberg, Betty James, Florence Backs, Helen Gibson, Bernice Brenner, Agnes and Jessie Johnston, Edith Falkenstein, Esther Zepperfeld, Priscilla Messias, Marion Utter and Jane Borchert. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ward of Fullerton, Mrs. Ernest Varnado and little daughter, Mary of Fontana, were visiting with friends in this city one day last week. H. Clay Kellogg, engineer for the Anaheim Union Water company, was over from Fullerton Tuesday on business. and catalogued. Hawaii is composed of 20 islands and 6,449 square miles. Only nine of the islands are inhabited. Kroeger Rites Close Career of Colony Pioneer The death last Friday, March 22, of Henry H. Kroeger at his home at 517 North Raymond street, Fullerton, takes another son of a pioneer resident of Anaheim, the late Henry Kroeger, Sr., who was prominent in the early day affairs of this city and one of the first residents of this city. A native of this state, he was 77 years of age and had spent his entire life in this vicinity, having been engaged in orange growing near Fullerton for many years. Recitation of Holy Rosary was held on last Sunday evening at the chapel of MacAulay and Suters mortuary in Fullerton with Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Catholic church at 10 a.m. Monday. Interment was in Calvary cemetery in Los Angeles. Left to mourn his passing are his widow, Kathleen; two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Schindler and Mrs. Pauline Brunworth, both of Anaheim, and two brothers, William of Fullerton and Louis of Fair Oaks. The Rt. Rev. Ssgr. Hegarty, brother-in-law of the deceased, officiated for the funeral service. Rev. Hegarty is a resident of Ontario and is associated with the diocese of San Diego. MICHAEL PAUL CALAWAY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calaway of 424 North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, announce the birth of the first child, a son, Michael Paul, born Friday of last week, March 22, at Fullerton General hospital. Mr. Calaway is serving in the Navy at the present time and was Until about 100 years ago, books were usually bound in wooden boards or temporary covers. Ducks waddle because their legs are placed so far back on their bodies. MICHAEL PAUL CALAWAY Mr. and Mrs. Paul Calaway of 424 North Los Angeles street, Anaheim, announce the birth of the first child, a son, Michael Paul, born Friday of last week, March 22, at Fullerton General hospital. Mr. Calaway is serving in the Navy at the present time and was home on a 72-hour leave. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harve Calaway of West Anaheim. Platinum was probably brought to Europe for the first time in 1741 from Cartagena, Colombia, by a Jamaican assayer. but—we do have Streamlined PAJAMAS! 2.95 Pair 300 pairs to choose from SALE STARTS SATURDAY 6 P.M. 300 pairs to choose from SALE STARTS SATURDAY 6 P. M. Watch him go for these top-quality cotton pajamas ... excellent fit, wide variety of colors and patterns. All sizes, A, B, C, D. 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