anaheim-gazette 1947-02-20

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 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 In a letter to President John Adams dated July 4, 1789, George Washington declared: "My whole life has been dedicated to my country in one form or another." No American even slightly familiar with the life and achievements of this illustrious First Citizen of the United States can fail to appreciate the truth of that statement and the far-reaching effect of the service he rendered this fledgling nation. As the inspiring and courageous leader of the Continental Army, as the influential and respected chairman of the Constitutional Convention, as the wise and discerning first President of the United States—in all these capacities he helped both to win for his generation and to preserve for posterity the blessings of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". THE CHINA DECISION The decision of our State Department to pull out of China and let the Nationalists and Communists work out—or fight out, their own salvation is a clear indication that Secretary of State General George Marshall believes further efforts on our part to mediate would be useless. What will soon happen now is anybody's guess. A fight-to-the-finish civil war may soon get under way now that the Communists know that Chiang Kai-Shek will no longer enjoy our backing. On the other hand, the realization by the Nationalists that they are on their own may force them to clean their political house of the reactionary element which general Marshall so forcefully condemned on his recent departure from China. The reactionaries, he pointed out, are one of the principal objections to the Lighter co-operation with her to Wilmington. Other co-operators were empty. The other co-operators between 40 and 50 pipes and some 200 sacks of grain. As the inspiring and courageous leader of the Continental Army, as the influential and respected chairman of the Constitutional Convention, as the wise and discerning first President of the United States—in all these capacities he helped both to win for his generation and to preserve for posterity the blessings of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". Because of men like Washington the foundations of our country were laid on the enduring rock of principle rather than on the sands of personality. The severity of his rebuke to those who advocated a monarchy and himself as the king left no doubt as to his clear recognition that only by government by laws instead of government by men could serve as a sure basis for the success and prosperity of his beloved land. In observing the 215th anniversary of his birth a grateful nation pauses to pay honor to this man whose unselfish service and brilliant achievements won him the title of "Father of his Country." WHERE HAVE THEY GONE? With butter prices now reaching levels below the former OPA ceilings this might be a good time to speculate on what has become of those professional calamity howlers who once made a career out of the OPA jobs and made a practise of sending out dire warnings of the "chaos" that would surely result if price ceilings were removed. Well, the butter ceilings and the calamity howlers have been missing now for some time—and we seem to be getting along very nicely without them both. Anyway we've been getting more butter than we ever did under artificial controls, and although the price has been high the good old law of supply and demand (remember?) is gradually bringing it down to a more popular level. This performance must be a cruel blow to those "Calamity Johns" wherever they may be secluding themselves how. And, worst of all—to them; it appears that the country will work out of its difficulties without recalling them to Washington to save the situation. Too bad. Go to Church Sunday! anybody's guess. A fight-to-the-finish civil war may soon get under way now that the Communists know that Chiang Kai-Shek will no longer enjoy our backing. On the other hand, the realization by the Nationalists that they are on their own may force them to clean their political house of the reactionary element which general Marshall so forcefully condemned on his recent departure from China. The reactionaries, he pointed out, are one of the principal obstructions to peace in that country. There can be no doubt that Moscow is glad to see us pulling out. It will be more interesting to observe what the Russians do now—whether they will become more aggressive in support of the Communists or whether they will follow our lead to some extent by evacuating Dairen as they were supposed to have done long before this. Our departure from China, however, does not mean that we can resume our old indifference toward what goes on there. We must keep a sharp watch on developments and be ready to use whatever power or influence we properly can to prevent China from becoming the breeding grounds for another world conflict. MUSIC STUDENTS VIEW "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" Gilbert and Sullivan's colorful operetta "The Pirates of Penzance", was viewed by music students from Fullerton jaysee and high school Wednesday night of last week at El Patio theater. Highlighting the evening, the group pattended the Dinah Shore and Jack Carson radio programs at the Columbia Broadcasting system studios, Hollywood. An operetta will be staged by the combined high school and junior college music departments next spring, George Burt, FJC music instructor, revealed. SPRING PRACTICE BEGINS Spring practice for the Buena Park Lynx started at La Palma park last Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Marion Hill is captain of the promising group of amateur softball players. Special Lincoln's Day occasion for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kaska of 522 South Ohio street was the arrival of a new daughter at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. She tipped the scales at eight pounds, two ounces. The severe northwest gulf Saturday created a common landing. The lighter lying alongside the Oriental charging outward freight in steamer when the storm so violent that she after wiped to leave, taking off the lighters, as well as Mr. assist. clerk of the lighter covert with her to Wilmington. One er was empty. The other covert between 40 and 50 pipes and some 200 sacks of grain lighters soon broke away the anchorage and the load went ashore about two miles low the landing keeping right up and not getting much water as her hatches were down empty one drifted about five down the coast and landed. March 4, 1897 William McKinley was inaugurated as president United States. If the horoscope of the Kinley administration capped Julius Erickson is fulfilled president will have four years marked excitement. Among things he says: If McKinley auguration takes place there will be grave danger Startling news may be eased from Washington March 20th. I fear that next year witness stirring times.... The Dominican sisters are ing an addition to the orphan boys building on the west and diving the capacity of the dorm There are 110 orphan boys institution and it requires attention of 12 sisters to help their wants and cause them grow up as good little boys. Ed Crowther is making mendable progress with his afore" company and theinary rehearsals indicate that public will shortly be favorable old time favorite. "Pinafette first and perhaps she the Gilbert and Sullivan and years ago its songs were over the greater part of ititable globe. After it cameience", "Pirates of Penzance," and others by gifted artists, but is doubled widespread popularity first was ever equaled Charlie Rogers will be Joey Mrs. Jacob Stern, Buttercorn Miss Lillian Robison, This performance must be a cruel blow to those "Calamity Johns" wherever they may be secluding themselves how. And, worst of all—to them; it appears that the country will work out of its difficulties without recalling them to Washington to save the situation. Too bad. Go to Church Sunday! Special Lincoln's Day occasion for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kaska of 522 South Ohio street was the arrival of a new daughter at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. She tipped the scales at eight pounds, two ounces. 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Assessor Vegely was in March 2, 1922 Whether as a result of A General Daugherty's invitation or simply a logical readjustment process east, retail prices are beginning break. The nickel loaf of 16 ounces in weight—has peared and dealers are selling regular 20-cent package arettes for 18 cents. It seems the props are beginning knocked out from under titifically high retail prices Foodstuffs have been sliding down. Farmers and raisers have been appealing government for aid on acco low wholesale prices. The sumer has had to pay exc prices. Such a condition co long continue and there are that a change is setting in The postoffice is pretty crippled this week, three carriers being laid up with there are irregularities in mail delivery therefore; abuse the poor postmaster; the huskiest men are susse to sickness. William Schumacher, Mrs. Frank Gates, and Mrs. beth Petterson of Santa An IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago March 2, 1872 A good big rain storm set in last as we went to press last week, continuing until near noon of Saturday. The fall as measured by Dr. Higgins was an inch. The ear claims 1½ inches as the result of the same storm in Los Angeles. We have no regular water guage here, but it is measured by the doctor as accurately as possible in an ordinary vessel. We probably do not at the full rain fall in this way, so many light rains do not have later enough to measure at all without a guage. The total thus is 8¼ ins., and we think that at least 10 inches have actually fallen. Later another ¼ inch of rain fell on Monday night the sixth ult. The rain seems to decrease fast it comes down the coast. On the 21st ult. ¾ of an inch fell at Buena Ventura, .40 of an inch at Los Angeles and only .25 of an inch reached us. Damage to the Lighter company The severe northwest gale on Saturday created a commotion at the landing. The lighters were lying alongside the Orizaba discharging outward freight into the seamer when the storm became violent that the latter was obed to leave, taking the crew of the lighters, as well as Mr. Waldo, st. clerk of the lighter co. along with her to Wilmington. One light-rod was empty. The other contained between 40 and 50 pipes of wine and some 200 sacks of grain. Both mouth of a creek or slough. No merchandise is lost as the inward freight had not been taken from the steamer. The damages consist in the loss of the anchors and chains with which the lighters were moored, the expense of getting the lighter off the sand (which is thought can be accomplished in a few days with a high tide) and a trifling damage to the grain together with the incidental expenses of extra labor. Altogether it will probably not exceed $500. The company has a third lighter at the wharf in good condition and ready for use when needed, and the outgoing grain crop this year will probably necessitate the building of still more. Work has been entirely suspended on the breakwater at Wilmington, but will probably be resumed. Negotiations for its building are now pending at San Francisco. The school at Tustin grows, 32 pupils are now registered, about 50,000 grape vines are now being set out. They have plenty of water now, don't need the canal. M. Calisher & Co. have added a new and elegant sign to their already good looking store. Our Santa Ana friends are blessed with the best store any small town ever had. They ought to consider it a privilege to have the opportunity of dealing with Phone Co. Seeks Rate Increase; 1st In 28 Years For the first time in 28 years, an application has been made by the Southern California Telephone Company for an increase in rate structure, according to Mark R. Sullivan, president of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, the parent company. Filed with the Public Utilities Commission of California, the application cites sharply rising costs and lowest earnings in 30 years as reasons for the increase in rates. Stating that the prewar prices are not enough to meet post-war costs, Sullivan said, "We have made every effort to get along on present rates as long as we could before asking for price relief and now ask only for what is essential to meet current costs and keep the credit of the company sound. Although our revenues from California operations have gone up 105 per cent since 1940, our costs have climbed even faster—135 per cent. Costs of buildings, equipment, and supplies of all kinds have increased tremendously. Our payroll, the largest item of expense, has more than tripled since 1940, due to higher wage rates and more employees." Company earnings are now at an even lower level than during the worst depression years, he said. Noting that present rates were in some cases set as far back as 1919, he pointed out that rates thus agreed upon in 1919 could hardly hope to cover costs of operation in 1947... Joe Bill To Be At Teen Canteen Joe Bill and his piece orchestra will be in the regular month's Teen-Age Canteen Center street, next Saturday from 8 to 11:30 o'clock. 200 high school age days been attending the event each Saturday morning Glover, canteen devealed. Friday night, the reelior high program from o'clock, will include two varied games and recorded music. Appl 175 youngsters enjoy ties each week. Gay red and blue strung artistically through hall by Mrs. Glover, Washington's Birthday sary. Baton-wielder Phillip shaw and his band pave first, second and fourth nights of each month riteen. Admission for non-rent 25 cents. Refreshment purchased from the you snack bar. The west coast of with 400 inches of recorded in a year, is th mid region of the west... The severe northwest gale on Saturday created a commotion at the landing. The lighters were ring alongside the Orizaba discharging outward frieght into the seamer when the storm became violent that the alter was obstructed to leave, taking the crew of the lighters, as well as Mr. Waldo, st. clerk of the lighter co., along with her to Wilmington. One lighter was empty. The other contained between 40 and 50 pipes of wine and some 200 sacks of grain. Both lighters soon broke away from the anchorage and the loaded one sent ashore about two miles below the landing keeping right side up and not getting much water in her hatches were down. The empty one drifted about five miles down the coast and landed in the 50 Years Ago March 4, 1897 William McKinley was today inaugurated as president of the United States. If the horoscope of the McKinley administration cast by Julius Erickson is fulfilled, the resident will have four years of marked excitement. Among other things he says: If McKinley's inauguration takes place at 12:45 there will be grave danger of war. Hartling news may be expected from Washington March 18th to 31st. I fear that next year may witness stirring times... The Dominican sisters are erecting an addition to the orphanage, ex35 feet, adjoining the present building on the west and doubling the capacity of the dormitories. There are 110 orphan boys at the institution and it requires the attention of 12 sisters to attend their wants and cause them to grow up as good little boys should. Ed Crowther is making commendable progress with his "Pin-ore" company and the preliminary rehearsals indicate that the public will shortly be favored with every successful rendition of that old time favorite. "Pinafore" is the first and perhaps the best of the Gilbert and Sullivan operas and years ago its songs were sung over the greater part of the habitable globe. After it came "Patrince", "Pirates of Penzance," Mikado," and others by these oftentimes artists, but is is doubtful if the widespread popularity of the first was ever equaled. Mrs. Marie Rogers will be Josephine, Mrs. Jacob Stern, Buttercup and Miss Lillian Robison, Hebe. one day last week, making arrangements for the beginning of this year's assessments. Amos Jennings will be the deputy assessor for Anaheim and Fullerton districts. John Hart was in town from Los Angeles one day last week. John is in the tea and sugar business and thinks of making a trip to Japan this coming summer. Judge Wright of Fullerton has filed an abstract of judgment from his court with the county recorder in the case of P. A. Shumacher vs. the San Juan company in favor of the plaintiff for the sum of $116.93. Senor Don Felipe Zarate of Santa Ana is a poet of renown, besides conducting one of the finest restaurants in the county seat. The other day we called upon Senor Zarate to inspect his metrical compositions, when that august gentleman produced the following as a sample of his verse carpentering: "Si V se determino si o no, Como me determinno yo. Tomaremos un tragito, De lo que tomo yo." Poet Zarate is all right, as is also his old-fashioned Spanish hospitality. Viva Zarate! Miss Edna Williams is assisting secretary Blennnerhassett at the water office. Miss Regina Harris of Santa Ana is visiting in Anaheim, the guest of Miss Flora Davis. than tripled since 1940, due to higher wage rates and more employees." Company earnings are now at an even lower level than during the worst depression years, he said. Noting that present rates were in some cases set as far back as 1919, he pointed out that rates thus agreed upon in 1919 could hardly hope to cover costs of operation in 1947. George A. Davis Passes Away Sun. George A. Davis, a native of St. Paul, Minn., passed away at the home at 314 South Helena street, last Sunday, Feb. 16, at the age of 84 years. He had lived in Anaheim for four years. Surviving are his wife, Jane M. Davis of the home; three daughters, Miss Sibyl Davis of Villa Park, Illinois, Miss Olive Davis of Chicago, and Mrs. Marie Clofford of Detroit, Mich.; and one son, Arthur Davis of Santa Ana. Funeral service were conducted by the Rev. John Kimball Saville, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary. Interment was in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. ROTARY CHALLENGES KIWANIS ATHLETES Thursday night (too late for us to give you the gory details) the Rotary and Kiwanis club volley ball teams will engage in a rough and tumble battle at the High School. The Rotary club sent the impudent challenge to the Kiwanians at their meeting Tuesday noon through Kiwanian John Wallin. Simply stated the Rotary group told the Kiwanis to 'put up a team or shut up' and after due deliberation the team was chosen and sent out to meet Rotary Thursday. May the best team win. SET DEADLINE FOR GOLD STAR MOTHERS' LUNCHEON Deadline for reservations to the luncheon-program to be staged by the American Gold Star Mothers of Orange county in conjunction with their membership drive, is February 28. The noon affair will be March 3 at the American Legion hall, 313 North Bird street Santa Ana. Gold Star mothers of World War I are also invited. Reservations may be made through Mrs. Marie Bristow, Santa Ana 4749-R, Mrs. Flora Hutcheson, Santa Ana 2426-M, or by a postal card addressed to Mrs. Bristow, Route 1, Box 125 Santa Ana. 25 Years Ago March 2, 1922 Whether as a result of Attorney General Daugherty's investigation or simply a logical step in the readjustment process in the last retail prices are beginning to break. The nickel loaf of bread—ounces in weight—has reappeared and dealers are selling the regular 20-cent package of cigarettes for 18 cents. It seems that the props are beginning to be knocked out from under the artificially high retail prices at last. Goodstuffs have been slow in coming down. Farmers and cattle riders have been appealing to the government for aid on account of low wholesale prices. The consumer has had to pay exorbitant prices. Such a condition could not continue and there are signs at a change is setting in. The postoffice is pretty badly rippled this week, three of the carriers being laid up with flu. If there are irregularities in your mail delivery therefore, don't use the poor postmaster. Eeven the huskiest men are susceptible to sickness. William Schumacher, son of Mrs. Frank Gates, and Mrs. Elizabeth Petterson of Santa Ana were married at San Diego last Tuesday. They kept the matter secret for several days, but the news finally became public. They will make their home in Santa Ana. The groom is employed in the oil fields with headquarters in Santa Ana. Found guilty of selling intoxicating liquors, Jesus Verdugo of Placentia Friday was sentenced to a term of 60 days in the county jail by Justice of the Peace Cox. He spent about 30 days in jail pending his trial. Contractor Ford began yesterday on his alley paving job. The alley between Los Angeles and Claudina south of Broadway, will be his first undertaking. Al G. Barnes circus is starting on its annual summer pilgrimage across the continent, and will be in Anaheim on Wednesday, March 15. This is always one of the first points made by this show after leaving winter quarters. Arthur Weaver of this city, and Miss Mildred Fordham, of Fullerton were married Sunday at the home of the bride. They left after American Gold Star Mothers of Orange county in conjunction with their membership drive, is February 28. The noon affair will be March 3 at the American Legion hall, 313 North Bird street Santa Ana. Gold Star mothers of World War I are also invited. Reservations may be made through Mrs. Marie Bristow, Santa Ana 4749-R, Mrs. Flora Hutcheson. Santa Ana 2426-M, or by a postal card addressed to Mrs. Bristow, Route 1, Box 125 Santa Ana. POSTMEN AREN'T THE ONLY ONES Postmen, they say, are always supposed to take hiking trips or spend their vacations at pueblo-type mountain resorts. Now it seems the mall carriers aren't the only ones! Seen dining and dancing at the Cocoanut Grove last Saturday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Vern Fipch of Finch Modern Dance Studio, 135 West Center street, this city. the ceremony on a honeymoon trip. Building permits aggregating nearly $117,000 were taken out during the month of February, which is a considerable advance over January. Most of the permits were for residences. And still there is a great demand for houses in Anaheim. C. L. Head has taken out a permit for three apartment houses on north Los Angeles street which he is building. The estimated cost is $50,000. After this date the curfew law will be rigidly enforced. Youngsters, male and female, under the proper age, found on the street after the curfew blows at nine o'clock will be arrested. Miss Ida Martens and Elbert C. Duncan, both of this city, were married Monday by Rev. H. G. Schmelzer of Zion Lutheran church. Joe Bill To Be At Teen Canteen Joe Bill and his popular 16-piece orchestra will be featured in the regular monthly stand at the Teen-Age Canteen, 133 West Center street, next Saturday night from 8 to 11:30 o'clock. More than 200 high school age dancers have been attending the entertainment event each Saturday night, Richard Glover, canteen director, revealed. Friday night, the regular Junior high program from 7:30 to 10 o'clock, will include the playing of varied games and dancing to recorded music. Approximately 175 youngsters enjoy these facilities each week. Gay red and blue streamers arranged artistically throughout the hall by Mrs. Glover, will mark Washington's Birthday anniversary. Baton-wielder Philip Crankshaw and his band play on the first, second and fourth Saturday nights of each month at the canteen. Admission for non-members is 25 cents. Refreshments may be purchased from the youth-center's snack bar. The west coast of Columbia, with 400 inches of rainfall recorded in a year, is the most humid region of the western world. A FLUOROSCOPIC Examination AT OUR OFFICE is the first step in REGAINING and RETAINING Good Health Phone 5422 for Appointment, today Dr. Walter Revell, D.C. 108 North Emily St., Anaheim (Masonic Temple Bldg.) HEY, LOOK! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 4 Star Value! E-Z FLIP ELECTRIC TOASTER $1.00 8-Pc. Stainless Steel Gift Set $9.95 With the Purchase of a Stainless Steel Gift Set Choose either an 8-pc., 12-pc., or 18-pc., Stainless Steel Gift set and get an E-Z Flip Electric Toaster for only $1.00! Friday and Saturday only! Only 1 to a customer! 12-Pc. Stainless Set Gift Set $19.95 18-Pc. Stainless Steel Gift Set $29.50 MAHAFFEY & FITZ Furniture 123-131 W. Center St. Phone 3115 - Anaheim WE WISH TO THANK THE MANY PEOPLE OF ANAHEIM AND VICINITY FOR THE FINE WAY THEY RESPONDED TO OUR AND VICINITY FOR THE FINE WAY THEY RESPONDED TO OUR GRAND OPENING SATURDAY, FEB. 15th ALSO FOR THE MANY BEAUTIFUL BOUQUETS PRESENTED TO US. Adams Ice Cream Parlor Mr. John Adams 101 West Center St., Anaheim Phone 2533