anaheim-gazette 1947-03-20

HOUR OF DECISION Public opinion has been slow in taking shape on the momentous problem involving our relations with Greece and Turkey — and Soviet Russia. The unexpected suddenness of the Greek crisis stunned the nation. Then the President's request for financial and military aid to the Greeks and Turks called for a radical change in American foreign policy — change that would bring us squarely into opposition with the aggressive and expansionist aims of the Kremlin. Little wonder then that public opinion has not as yet caught up with the swift march of events and their full significance as to the future. It is already clear however, that the American people do not want to substitute an American imperialism in Greece for the old STATEHOOD FOR HAWAII Congress should act favorably and without delay on the appeal of Hawaii for statehood. That colorful and famous Pacific territory has proved beyond any doubt its right to such a status. As Hawaii's Governor Stainback pointed out to the House Public Lands committee, the people of the islands have "shown skill and ability in local self-government." He also stressed the fact that for Congress to continue levying taxes and making laws affecting the citizens of Hawaii without giving them a voice in such matters is "contrary to traditional American principles." Admiral Chester Nimitz has declared that there is no reason, from a military standpoint, why Hawaii should not be made a full-fledged member of these United States. a radical change in American foreign policy — change that would bring us squarely into opposition with the aggressive and expansionist aims of the Kremlin. Little wonder then that public opinion has not as yet caught up with the swift march of events and their full significance as to the future. It is already clear however, that the American people do not want to substitute an American imperialism in Greece for the old British imperialism. Nor do they want to be responsible for maintaining the royalist regime which, even if less offensive than a communist dictatorship, is still a corrupt and unpopular government. And on one further point there seems to be a general agreement: The United Nations must not be by-passed idefinitely on this matter. Temporary assistance to Greece and Turkey may be all right, but only as a means of keeping them afloat on the turbulent political waters until the UN can take over. If American efforts through the UN to prevent Soviet domination over them should be blocked by the Russians there would then be greater moral justification for direct support of these countries. Above all, the American people realize that they cannot be indifferent to the march of communism now as they were to the march of nazism a few short years ago. But they must not assume the fatalistic attitude that by acting to stem the spread of the totalitarian ideology they will have to fight the Russians sooner or later. On the contrary, firmness now should help to make armed conflict unnecessary 15 or 20 years from now. PATRICK HENRY'S WORDS On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Provincial Convention of Richmond, Virginia. In this address his cry of "Give me liberty or give me death!" probably has become more familiar to the American people than any other of the famous expressions in our history books. But this very familiarity and the glibness with which it is so often repeated has tended to destroy much of its deep significance in the mind of the average American. It's all very well to repeat these words now with the Revolution a success of nearly two centuries ago and with our Nation the most powerful in the world. But we skill and ability in local self-government." He also stressed the fact that for Congress to continue levying taxes and making laws affecting the citizens of Hawaii without giving them a voice in such matters is "contrary to traditional American principles." Admiral Chester Nimitz has declared that there is no reason, from a military standpoint, why Hawaii should not be made a full-fledged member of these United States. Interior Secretary Julius Krug strongly advocates statehood for the islands. In fact, it's hard to find anyone opposed to the idea. So, Congress had better get busy and add a 49th star to Our Flag. EXIT: OLD MAN WINTER Spring — always a most welcome visitor on this planet of ours — is more than ever welcome this year. Old Man Winter in his 1946-47 reign was in one of the meanest moods of the past half century. He brought the lowest temperature ever recorded on the North American continent, if not in the world; he piled up snow to record heights in the East and Middle West; he all but knocked out the whole British economy with his ice fist; and he intensified the hardship and suffering in the bomb-shattered cities on the continent. Of course, even though he makes his official exit on March 21, there are a good many places on the globe where he'll still be in evidence for some weeks yet. But at least he's on his way out. A good many of the world's thoroughly frozen people feel that if the Old Mhn never came back again it would be too soon. IS YOUR SPENDING PULSE NORMAL? Dollar pork chops look ominous in headlines. They're also grim in the butcher shop. And if the housewife were forced to buy them, they'd flatten her pocket-book like a wafer-thin pancake. But there isn't any law that says pork chops have to be bought and eaten, instead of lamb or mutton or beef or spaghetti. That's where the consumers have the last word. And Washington economists report that the consumer's dollar is being applied as a brake on runaway prices. One business analyst puts it this way: "Ever since the last quarter of 1946, his majesty, the customer, has been showing price consciousness and has been resisting unwarranted price advances. APRIL 1. 1897 Harmony Hall, the wonderful home of Judge Egan Juan Capistrano, was enthused by fire shortly midnight last Wednesday. When the fire was discovered about 11 o'clock it was thundered in under way and inside of it, the building was entirely flames. The contents of valuable old books, missives and bric-a-brac, were Judge Egan had taken them train for Santa Ana and at home at the time of it. The furniture and content in great part, saved, was building was entirely coated the charred brick walls as maining to mark the spot stood the famous old h Many hallowed memorirs about this old household, ing its time it gave sho notable personages from land. It was here that thern California Editorial station was entertained at winter outing in 1892 and here that Capt. Ferguson the record for long distance telling. The building stood a stone's throw of the home of Don Marcus For its destruction will be by the many who have hospitably entertained alcalde therein. We are hear of our friend's manship that an imposinure will soon rear its he site of the old build has passed into history. Madame Modjeska, adjied by Count Bozenta, an town yesterday and is But this very familiarity and the glibness with which it is so often repeated has tended to destroy much of its deep significance in the mind of the average American. It's all very well to repeat these words now with the Revolution a success of nearly two centuries ago and with our Nation the most powerful in the world. But we too often forget that when Patrick Henry spoke the fate of the Colonies and of the lives and fortunes of those who sought freedom from the English yoke were in grave doubt. Bearing this fact in mind let us consider his words on this 172nd anniversary of his famous speech: "There is no retreat but in submission to slavery. Our chains are already forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston. The next gale that sweeps from the North will bring the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle? Is life so dear and peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but for me, give me liberty or give me death!"" DRAFT'S END The end of March marks the end of the draft — a fact about which millions of American teenagers are happily aware. Six and a half years ago when the first draft number was pulled out of the fish bowl in Washington, Franklin Roosevelt was campaigning for his third term, Wendell Willkie was shouting himself hoarse as the GOP candidate, England was feeling the full fury of the Nazi aerial blitz, Hitler's conquest of France was history, and the Reich, he said, was good for a thousand years. Six and a half years is a long time. Go to Church Sunday! says pork chops have to be bought and eaten, instead of lamb or mutton or beef or spaghetti. That's where the consumers have the last word. And Washington economists report that the consumer's dollar is being applied as a brake on runaway prices. One business analyst puts it this way: "Ever since the last quarter of 1946, his majesty, the customer, has been showing price consciousness and has been resistin' unwarranted price advances. The customer has been noticeably more selective from coast to coast, and has been insistent on better values, better quality, and improved courtesy and service." This new consumer attitude is wholesome and timely. It will have a stabilizing effect on the whole price structure. Economists agree that loose spending habits, aided and abetted by plentiful dollars competing for scarce commodities, contribute to generally higher prices for everything. The nation is emerging from a period of acute shortages. Until the shortages are overcome, the public can protect itself against unreasonable prices by judicious purchasing, with an eye to quality as well as cost. And when the public's spending pulse finally returns to normal, such items as dollar pork chops, will lose their pocketbook terror. ROCKEFELLER GIVES $250,000 TO YOUTH FUND Representing three per cent of the entire World Youth fund goal of $8,650,000, a gift of $250,000 the largest yet received in advance solicitation for the YMCA campaign has been made by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in New York, Dave Collins, general secretary-of the South Orange County Yung Men's Christian Association stated this week. The public phase of the philantropic project will be launched April 4, in the 1,400 communities throughout the United States and Canada. Gazette want ads bring results. The men contributing to the purchase of the are Dr. C. D. Ball, John C. S. Crpokshank, A. J. shank, Charles F. Heil, A Fadden, J. P. Baumgart M. Smiley, H. J. Forgy and Finley. That ancient Anaheim town, the brewery, is shortly removed to Nogales, Mexico across the river from the S. A. The principal owner Powell, will go with them but expects to form a stock company with 200,000 capitalization with expected that most of the stock IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago March 30, 1872 For the information of our readers we publish elsewhere in full the act recently passed for the purpose of disincorporating this city. There are many points on it which are regarded by good lawyers as unconstitutional and illegal and may prove strong enough to invalidate the whole act when brought to the test of a judicial decision. In the meantime the city of Anaheim still lives and the city government will go on as usual until the question is fairly settled. The Republican primary election will be held Saturday, April 5, 1872, at Enterprise hall, Anaheim, to elect a delegate to the state convention at Sacramento, and a member of the Republican Central committee. Polls open at 2 p.m. S. J. Davis, J. M. Guinn, Judges, Report of the Anaheim school for the month ending March 15, 1872. Grammar school, whole number enrolled, 41. Average daily attendance, 37. Roll of honor—Eddie Rimpau, Minnie Hanawa, Matilda Werder, Claudina Rimpau, Frank Rimpau, Henry Kuchel, Oscar Zeyn, Fritz Fischer, Henry Padderatz, Emma Thiele, Rosa Allen, Matilda Rimpau, Emna Werder, Olga Luedke, Flora Luedke, Wilbert Martin, Oscar Luedke, Lydia Parker, Clemmie Schmidt, J. Langenberger, Mina Putney, Charles Clark, Fannie Higgins, Emma Stone. — J. M. Guinn principal. Attention is called to the announcement of Messrs. Evers and Rickman, who will open a new hotel at the Landing on March 31, 1872, called "The Ocean House." with a picnic and free ball. Pleasure boats can be obtained by those desiring to have a sail. Lunch will be provided by the proprietors at $1.00 each. Music by the Anaheim band. We are happy to learn that Mr. Garvin's sale of lots at Gallatin on Thursday last was a success. As was also the ball in the evening. The sales footed up to $947.50 and Mr. McGarvin advises us that he will have another sale on the 11th of April. C. D'Assonville and Co.'s elegant little drug store has been still further improved by the addition of show windows and colored bottles placed therein, which shine in the evening with a decidedly city-like glow. Some very fine paint work has been added which was executed by those artistic workmen, the Payne Bros. Dan Moody, formerly of Anaheim, and a Mr. Ellis, who have been held on a charge of complicity in the great Los Angeles riot, were acquitted by the jury on Tuesday last. Seven others were convicted of manslaughter, viz: Mendell, McDonald, Austin, Martinez, Alvarado, Botillo and Johnson. Don Juan Forster passed New Firm Takes Over Shoe Store Of W. H. Locke After 34 years in the shoe business in Anaheim, W. H. Locke has sold his shoe store at 230 West Center street, to a firm to be known as E & W Quality Shoes, Inc. Principal members of the new firm are Oliver W. Eager, who, as a grocer, has been known for more than two decades to Anaheim housewives. For 20 years he was with W. E. Renner and before that he ran his own grocery on East Center street. The shoe experience will be supplied by John Williams who for a period represented in the five western states the International Shoe company, largest shoe manufacturers in the world. Until recently he was manager of the Hiss Shoe clinic in San Francisco. Altogether he has had 30 years' experience in the shoe business. Shoe dealers are still hobbled by quotas fixed by manufacturers, and through his connections with manufacturing concerns Mr. Williams was able in an airplane trip to the east, to get the quota of the local store materially increased. Schlund Service Held Tuesday Funeral services were held for Clarence Frederick Schlund, 59, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel, the Elder Robin H. Kezer, pastor of the Fullerton Seventh Day Adventist church, officiating. Schlund, a native of Iowa but a resident of North Carolina or home purchases are retained at the following Department of Vehicles in this area; MAIN 201-2 Heartwell Built. Mr. and Mrs. Percy of 120 South West Anaheim are the proud baby daughter who day at the Fullerton capital. State Veterans To Use Caution Farm-Home Veterans desiring homes or farms under formia Farm and Home Act today were urged advice at offices of the department of Veterans fore paying any more one. Lawrence C. Stevens of the department that many veterans deprived of deposits on properties tices of unethical co- real estate operators. Stevens emphasizes veteran should pay no connection with the purchase of property united is made on the contract that the pay be refunded if the financing cannot be obtained. Sample notations are to approval for purchase State of California," case of a loan through or other lending agency to approval of GI M. Expert advice regimen or home purchases are maintained at the following Department of Vehicles in this area; MAIN 201-2 Heartwell Built. Mr. and Mrs. Percy of 120 South West Anaheim are the proud baby daughter who day at the Fullerton capital. Primary department, total number enrolled, 50. — Roll of honor — Minna Werder, Victoria Caliher, Rosa Schmidt, Francis Schmidt, Malvina Fischer, Charlie Higgins, Julia Hanna, Katy Bremnerman, Adela Rust, Ella Padertz. — Miss D. Marquis, teacher. 50 Years Ago APRIL 1. 1897 Harmony Hall, the world famous home of Judge Egan at San Juan Capistrano, was entirely destroyed by fire shortly before midnight last Wednesday night. When the fire was discovered at about 11 o'clock it was then well under way and inside of an hour the building was entirely in flames. The contents, including valuable old books, mission records and bric-a-brac, were saved. Judge Egan had taken the evening train for Santa Ana and was not at home at the time of the fire. The furniture and contents were on great part, saved, but the building was entirely consumed. The charred brick walls alone remaining to mark the spot where stood the famous old hacienda. Many hallowed memorirs cluster about this old household, and during its time it gave shelter to notable personages from every land. It was here that the Southern California Editorial convention was entertained at its midwinter outing in 1892 and it was there that Capt. Ferguson broke the record for long distance story selling. The building stood within a stone's throw of the palatial home of Don Marcus Forster and its destruction will be deplored by the many who have been hospitably entertained by the calde therein. We are sorry to hear of our friend's misfortune and hope that an imposing structure will soon rear its head upon the site of the old building that was passed into history. Madame Modjeska, accompanied by Count Bozenta, arrived in town yesterday and is the guest of the local store materially increased. Schlund Service Held Tuesday Funeral services were held for Clarence Frederick Schlund, 59. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel, the Elder Robin H. Kezer, pastor of the Fullerton Seventh Day Adventist church, officiating. Schlund, a native of Iowa but a resident of this vicinity for 24 years, died Saturday afternoon at Fullerton Cottage hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his widow, Leonora T. Schlund of the family home, Route 4, Box 273, Anaheim; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Lotze of Garden Grove, and Misses Mary C. and Barbara Ann Schlund, both of Los Angeles; three sons, John M. Schlund, Lt. (jg) MCUSNR, stationed at Tucson, Arizona, Paul F. and Clyde B. Schlund, both of Anaheim; his mother, Mrs. Mary H. Schlund of Anaheim; three sisters, Mrs. C. E. Buckley of Lexington, Kentucky, and Mrs. Esther Hannah and Mrs. Marion Lindsey, both of Anaheim, and three grandchildren. It was granted. The Dickel residence on the municipal park site was sold to S. S. Pond, the price being $875. Harry D. Riley was the only bidder for the Turck residence, his offer being $2,513. This was considered too low and the trustees decided to sell it in open market. The Rotary club celebrated the first anniversary of its organization at the Elks club house Monday. In honor of the event a huge cake, presented by the Santa Ana Rotarians arrived under escort of Mack Robbins who made a few complimentary remarks about the Anaheim members in presenting the cake. Dr. Johnston responded and recounted some of the things the Rotarians had accomplished during their first year. Dr. Truxaw was chairman of the day. Everybody reads the Gazette. 25 Years Ago March 30, 1922 The May meeting of the Orange County Historical Society is to be held at the pioneer brick building, at the corner of Main and McFadden streets, Santa Ana, formerly the James McFadden residence. Dr. C. D. Ball, president of the society, reports that ten Santa Ana men, members of the society have each contributed $250 to hold the McFadden house and two acres for a year, and that at the May meeting it will be decided what shall be done to finance the purchase. The price asked for the property is $10,000. Dr. Ball said it is proposed to use the old residence as a museum for relics of local interest. The men contributing to the fund for the purchase of the property are Dr. C. D. Ball, John Cubbon, S. Crookshank, A. J. Crookshank, Charles F. Heil, A. J. McFadden, J. P. Baumgartner, E. I. Smiley, H. J. Forgy and S. H. Winley. That ancient Anaheim institution, the brewery, is shortly to be removed to Nogales, Mexico, just across the river from the arid U. A. The principal owner, P. P. Dowell, will go with the plant but expects to form a Mexican stock company with 200,000 pesos capitalization with expectations that most of the stock will be taken locally. He estimates that Nogales, Sonora, spends at least $200,000 a year for beer, most of it brought in from Monterrey. Ernest Block of Anaheim, will be superintendent and many Anaheim employees will be included in the fifty needed for operation. Two big events will be pulled off in this city on April 10. Three members of the board of trustees will be elected and Howe's Great London circus is coming to town on that day. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein and daughter, Edith, will leave Monday for a four-months trip to Europe. They will go first to San Francisco and after a short visit with their son, Stanley, who is a student at California university, will go to New York. On April 15 they expect to sail for Europe on the steamer America. They will visit all the great capitals of Europe and expect to return home by the middle of August. Clementine street, from Broadway to Chartres will be paved according to a decree of the trustees after having the report of City Manager Steward Thursday night. A petition was filed asking for the opening of an alley from Palm to Citron streets between Broadway and Chestnut. Ed Atherton was in town the other day from his ostrich farm and says things are loiking fine up his way. Louis Miller and Mr. Bruce went on a fishing trip up in the Trabwell canyon yesterday. Peter Weisel and Frank Capitain of Alamitos, were in town Sunday. Oliver Hill was elected Tuesday evening by the Odd Fellows as a delegate to the grand lodge which meets in San Francisco. Farm Fresh FRO AT M WEEK-END SPE FRESH FRUIT PIES BY McLEAN THEY ARE DELICIOUS! HAVE YOU TRIED THEM? ROLLS Orange Cloverleaf Cinnamon — Raisin Make Your Own Sundae at Home We have Chocolate Fudge and Caramel Topping to go with FRANILLA ICE CREAM Open for Your C McDonald 124 EAST CENTER STREET State Veterans To Use Caution in Farm-Home Loans Veterans desiring to purchase homes or farms under the California Farm and Home Purchase Act today were urged to ask for advice at offices of the State Department of Veterans Affairs before paying any money to anyone. Lawrence C. Stevens, director of the department, pointed out that many veterans have been deprived of deposits or down payments on property through practices of unethical contractors or real estate operators. Stevens emphasized that the veteran should pay no money in connection with the proposed purchase of property unless a notation is made on the receipt or contract that the payment is to be refunded if the necessary financing cannot be obtained. Sample notations are: "Subject to approval for purchase by the State of California," or in the case of a loan through a bank or other lending agency, "Subject to approval of GI loan." Expert advice regarding farm or home purchases may be obtained at the following offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs in this area; Long Beach, 201-2 Heartwell Building. Mr. and Mrs. Percy L. Groover of 120 South West street, Anaheim, are the proud parents of a baby daughter who arrived Friday at the Fullerton General hospital. 4-H All-Stars Of County Off For Berkeley Two 4-H All-Stars will leave Friday, March 28, to represent the 4-H clubs of Orange county at the annual conference on the Berkeley campus of the University of California. William Rosedale, seven year member of the Yorba Linda Cloverleaf 4-H club, and Mary Jane Beavers of the Magnolia Girls 4-H club will represent the 300 4-H members of Orange county. H. W. Longfellow, assistant farm advisor of Orange county, says the University has planned a four-day reception for the All-Stars filled with lectures by members of the faculty, visits to a showing of Shakespeare's King Henry V, the Grand National Junior Livestock Exposition, and a tour of Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and other sights about San Francisco. The annual "take" of juke boxes across the United States has been placed at 4,460,000,000 nickles. BANK OF AMERICA GIVES CHECK TO RED CROSS DRIVE Bank of America last week delivered a check for $75.00 to Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross as its 1947 local contribution to the national Red Cross drive. This is the chapter's proportionate share of Bank of America's statewide gift of $45,-000. Anaheim merchants offer the greatest in values! PROSTATE Sufferers Obtain relief in most cases after first treatment No Surgery--Painless Free Consultation For Appointment Phone ANAHEIM 5422 DR WALTER REVELL DE Chas. S. McMillan & Sons Nurseries Valencias on Sweet Root Registered scaly bark free strains only EUREKA LEMONS Heavy foliage, heavy producing types We invite your inspection and inquiry Phone Pomona 20761 for appointment NURSERY — 1410 BREA CANYON ROAD 7 miles north of Brea final reduction! We have 372 pairs of Sales Shoes left and they MUST GO to make room for our New Stocks For 2 Days Only--FRIDAY and SATURDAY 153 Pairs $1.00 219 Pairs $1.95 NO SALE SHOES PRICED OVER $1.95 230 W. Center Street Anaheim E. & W. Quality Shoes Formerly Locke Shoe Store Expert advice regarding farm or home purchases may be obtained at the following offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs in this area: Long Beach, 201-2 Heartwell Building. Mr. and Mrs. Percy L. Groover of 120 South West street, Anaheim, are the proud parents of a baby daughter who arrived Friday at the Fullerton General hospital. Chas. S. McMillan & Sons Nurseries Valencias on Sweet Root Registered scaly bark free strains only EUREKA LEMONS Heavy foliage, heavy producing types We invite your inspection and inquiry Phone Pomona 20761 for appointment — NURSERY — 1410 BREA CANYON ROAD 7 miles north of Brea FROZEN FOODS on Delicious Meals AT McDONALD'S Sweet 'N Fresh END SPECIAL LIMAS . . . 29c FRUIT PIES McLEAN DELICIOUS! 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