anaheim-gazette 1947-11-20

THESE TROUBLOUS TIMES we are experiencing should not tempt us to believe that we have little for which to be thankful. It has been said that no matter how bad things are—or seem to be—there is always some good that should prompt an expression of thanks. We in America are beset by serious problems of national and international scope. But we look so long and hard at them that we frequently fail to see or appreciate the many fine things that are going on. High employment, higher incomes than ever before, record production in factories and on farms, more and better food for the average American family in spite of high prices, a better standard of living than we had a decade ago—for all these we should certainly be most thankful. We should be thankful too, that we can lend a helping hand to those less fortunate than ourselves overseas. But our gratitude mustn't be centered solely around the material things we possess and enjoy. The Pilgrims were thankful not primarily for the abundant harvest but for the grace and goodness of the Almighty made manifest to them as an abundant harvest. On this Thanksgiving Day of 1947 let us count our many IN THE DAYS NOVEMBER 30, 1872 The Thanksgiving ball given Thursday evening at Enterprise hall was a most happy affair throughout and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large and brilliant assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. The youth and beauty of the town were not alone in attaining, but many of our first citizens of maturer age lent the addition charm of their genial presence to the general enjoyment of the evening. The arrangements for comfort of the guests were well made throughout, the weather was fine, the music was good and such per such as to add new laurels; the already high reputation of "Challenge." The hall with its full complement of merry-making presented a pleasing sight. It but just to our ladies to say they dress with exceedingly good taste, and a sensible avoidance of the "loudness" of color and style which too often prevails in bathrooms and detracts from the natural grace and loveliness of woman. Two charming young ladies, Miss Weil and Miss Hecht were in attendance from the far off city of Baltimore, their dresses which were alike, and were generally admired for beauty and simplicity were white with ornaments of gold and pearls, white roses and orange blossoms. Following is, we believe, a complete list of those in attendance: Mrs. Hecht and Miss Weil of Ballmore, Miss C. Sepulveda of Lafayette. on farms, more and better food for the average American family in spite of high prices, a better standard of living than we had a decade ago—for all these we should certainly be most thankful. We should be thankful too, that we can lend a helping hand to those less fortunate than ourselves overseas. But our gratitude mustn't be centered solely around the material things we possess and enjoy. The Pilgrims were thankful not primarily for the abundant harvest but for the grace and goodness of the Almighty made manifest to them as an abundant harvest. On this Thanksgiving Day of 1947 let us count our many blessings and we will find that our problems are fewer and smaller than we thought. And let us also be thankful for the good in human nature wherever it may be found and wherever it is helping to forge the instruments of peace and justice for mankind in the world today. WITH THE GRADUAL RESUMPTION OF TRADE between the United States and the Orient, California will have a much more important role in it than she has ever had in the past. Prior to the war, most of the goods shipped to the Far East were manufactured on the other side of the Rockies and the financing of such trade was handled almost exclusively through New York banking channels. Now the situation will be considerably different. With their greatly expanded industrial capacity, together with the natural geographical advantage our state enjoys in relation to the Orient, California manufacturers will be able to get a much larger share of the export trade. They will also be in a much more favorable position to finance their transactions now that California's largest bank has extended its banking facilities to the far East. One branch of this bank has been operating successfully in Manila for some months and an office in Tokyo opened on November 19. We know that when Europe gets back on its feet and is not so urgently in need of our goods and products we will be able to produce considerably more than necessary for our domestic market. For this reason California businessmen are looking to the Orient with its huge needs to create a substantial part of the demand necessary to keep the productive facilities of this state in full operation. GOVERNOR WARREN is the third candidate to line up for the GOP presidential nomination. Harold Stassen and Senator Taft already have their hats in the ring. The Governor's announcement of his candidacy undoubtedly has caused no little concern to the other Republican hopefuls including Governor Thomas Dewey of New York. The reason for this is that neither Dewey nor Taft, the leading contenders, appear to have enough strength to cinch the nomination. If a stalemate develops, the GOP convention will turn to a "dark horse"—such as Governor Warren, especially if General Eisenhower is not available. The politicians will not overlook the fact that if Warren is nominated, California's electoral votes will automatically fall into the Republican column. And with them will undoubtedly go the votes of most of the other western states. The west is looked upon as the crucial area in the world today. 25 YEAR NOVEMBER 30, 1922 By an overwhelming majority, the voters of Anaheim endorse the three bonding proposition Tuesday, the city hall complete fund getting the heaviest affirmative vote, the municipal park the smallest. Considering the importance of the propositions to the future of the city, the vote was very light, only 785 votes being cast out of a registration of approximately 3000. The city was divided into four precincts quartered by Center and Los Angeles streets. The total vote—For city hall 667 against 111. For street work, 627 against 134. For park, 590; against 180. WARREN FOR PRESIDENT to the other Republican hopefuls including Governor Thomas Dewey of New York. The reason for this is that neither Dewey nor Taft, the leading contenders, appear to have enough strength to cinch the nomination. If a stalemate develops, the GOP convention will turn to a "dark horse"—such as Governor Warren, especially if General Eisenhower is not available. The politicians will not overlook the fact that if Warren is nominated, California's electoral votes will automatically fall into the Republican column. And with them will undoubtedly go the votes of most of the other western states. The west is looked upon as the crucial area in the 1948 election since it is believed that the balloting in the rest of the nation will, on the whole, come out pretty evenly. Governor Warren has always played his political cards with great care, only making a move when he was reasonably confident of success. Apparently he feels that next year will be a GOP year and that his own chances are good. He may be right on both scores. RUSSIA'S "A" BOMB The Soviets may have an atom bomb all their own, but they're having a hard time making the world believe it. Nobody seems particularly impressed with the recent report that an atom bomb weighing 13 pounds was set off in Siberia last June. At least one American scientist familiar with our own atom weapon points out that the Soviet bomb explosion is said to have been heard 18 miles away. He reminds us that the first atomic explosion staged in New Mexico more than two years ago was heard 200 miles away. He also indicates that it just isn't possible to make an atom bomb weighing only 13 pounds. In fact, he declares the Soviet story sounds absurd. Well, maybe "a" stands for "absurd" in Russia's "A" bomb. SLOW, BUT STEADY The labor union bosses are being whipped into line by the members of their own labor unions, with the result that there is a steady increase in the unions that qualify under the provisions of the National Labor Relations Board. All signs seem to indicate that the workers of the country are sick and tired of being "pushed around" by the bosses of their unions. No American groups should hesitate to sign non-Communist affidavits, especially as they are required to do so to conform to the New-Labor-Management Relations Law—passed by a non-partisan vote in both Houses of Congress. Indications are that the $130 quota assigned to Anaheim in the Red Cross drive will be raised. Headquarters in the Studebaker garage closed Monday, but subscriptions are still being received by Mrs. J. W. Price, head of the drive. The workers had a hard job on their hands but they made good. The Kiwanis club will be served with a turkey dinner today, consequently it is expected there will be a full attendance. C. R. Montague of Fullerton will be the orator of the day. The annual election will also be discussed at the meeting and candidates put in nomination. St. Catherine's Scout team No. 2 gave a demonstration at the Palm street school Monday night and the motion picture, "A Man Without a Country," was also shown on the screen. The program was a good one, and was witnessed by a large audience. Roy Mabee, idol of the Anaheim wrestling fans, won two falls from Jack Padillo, the New York champion at Darnley's arena Monday night. Mabee won the first fall in forty-five seconds. Two weeks ago Padillo defeated Mabee two falls in three. Consequently honors are now even. A third match may be arranged. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago NOVEMBER 30, 1872 Thanksgiving ball given on day evening at Enterprise was a most happy affair throughout and was thoroughly led by a large and brilliant plague of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen of ladies and gentlemen ofladies and gentlemen ofladies and gentlemen ofladies and gentlemen ofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和gentlemenofladies和 Gentle menandMiss Weiland Miss Hechtin attendance from the far-off Baltimore, their dresses were alike, and were gen-admired for beauty and city were white with orna-of gold and pearls, with orange blossoms. Folks, we believe, a complete those in attendance: Miss Weiland Miss Weil of Balti-Miss C. Senlvada of Los Angeles started on Tuesday last for Arizona with 132 head of sheep. This reminds us that Anaheim has quite a trade with that far-off country, two of our citizens, viz.: Pedro Blanco and Enrique Garfias, each on his own account, having been for a long time past engaged exclusively in the business. They make regular trips with six-horse teams, loaded with liquors, tobaccos, fruits and whatever other commodity can be most advantageously taken. The round trip consumes about three months. House to rent—On lot “A,” No. 3, Anaheim, house 20x42 feet, nice dwelling house, plastered through and through, with a large brick kitchen adjoining, has 30 bearing orange trees in front of house, besides pepper trees in abundance. Inquire at Anaheim hotel of Henry Bremmermann. William Hartman will sell at public auction this afternoon at 3 o'clock in front of S. Goldstein's brewery, a half-breed mare, well broken to harness, single or double, and the saddle. Is five years old and warranted sound. San Quentin contains 913 prisoners of whom 8 are women: 511 natives and 402 foreigners—143 of the foreigners being Chinese. Little Manna Schmidt, 6 year old son of Mrs. T. E. Schmidt, was very nearly "done for" on Thursdays RELEASED by the State Board of Equality show that gasoline sales are running substantially ahead last year and that along with the higher gas tax the revenues are as much as 70 percent larger than a year ago. It has been said that this increased income will enable us to better roads sooner than expected; catch is, however—and this was ed out repeatedly when the motor hike was being debated in the legislature—that the price of building highways is not just one of money. More cult to obtain in these days is a sufficient number of way engineers and workmen, as well as equipment supplies. Until more men and machinery are available in highway funds will not give us better roads quickly anything—and this was also pointed out months ago accumulating dollars that can't be spent for some present a temptation to the legislators to go in for "Christmas Tree" measures. In spite of the sharp rise in tax collections, how there are further increases to come. On January 1 thetration fee on vehicles doubles from $3 to $6 and the mile tax on trucks goes into effect. This latter impossibly hit the farmer, shipper and manufacturer in form of higher hauling rates since the margin between come and expense in the trucking industry is alreadyceedingly narrow. Well, the state will certainly have plenty of money spend on roads but citizens must see to it that it is spent carelessly. WE'RE ON THE SPOT, TOO! The cold, cruel facts are that consumers prices advanced within the past year 23 percent. Food prices jumped 40 per cent; clothing 18 per cent. Businesses,and small, have struggled under increasing costs offand materials. The latter having shot up wholesale tions 40 per cent in less than a year-and-a-half. There denying the fact, as much as we hate to admit it, that it is a lot of inflation in a lot of places. There is plenty of employment in the country as sheby the fact that 60,000,000 persons are employed. A half-dozen years ago that was the goal that the New Deal always striving to reach—but never reached. Nevertheless, high wages and plenty of industrial Two charming young Miss Weil and Miss Hecht, in attendance from the far of Baltimore, their dresses were alike, and were gen-admired for beauty and city were white with orna- of gold and pearls, with and orange blossoms. Fol- is, we believe, a complete those in attendance: Miss and Miss Weil of Balti- Miss C. Sepulveda of Los- Miss Claritan of San- Mrs. D. W. C. Dimock, Henry Boege, Miss Annie German, Miss Backs, Miss Fischer, Miss E. Carrillo, selecidad Carrillo, Miss Nara- rillo, Miss Helena Mend- Mrs. Theodore Rimpau, John Fischer, Mrs. William Mrs. Gustave Rust, Mrs. Steinhart, Mrs. Wright, B. Stone, Mrs. J. R. Mar- ss. F. Conrad, Miss Gussie, Miss Nellie Smythe, Miss Martin, Miss Addie Meyer- Miss S. Heyerman and Ben Dreyfus, Wm. Konig, C. Dimock, F. W. Athearn, Kirby, Geo. Knox, J. B. S. J. Davis, A. W. Stein- Stappenbeck, F. Langen-Henry Boege, Gus Davis, Rimpau, Jas. Ramage, Ed N. H. Mitchell, Peter Richus Rust, L. E. Smith, W. I., F. Lafauchrie, Ed Pol- Thos. Canovan, F. Con-Backs, Frank Meilenz, Max- ing, Jas. D. Ott, C. Carrillo, Jason, L. Dravson, M. Gar- D'Assonville, A. W. Rice, Knapke, L. Halberstadt, Dugarden, Geo. F. Miles. onio Yorba of this place 25 Years Ago NOVEMBER 30, 1922 In overwhelming majority voters of Anaheim endorsed free bond propositions by the city hall completion setting the heaviest affirma- ture the municipal park the Considering the import- the propositions to the fu- the city, the vote was very likely 785 votes being cast out registration of approximately the city was divided into recincts quartered by Cent- Los Angeles streets. The note—For city hall 667; 1111. For street work, 627; 134. For park, 590; against tons of walnuts to market this season. Shipments from the different towns were as follows: Anaheim 600 tons, San Juan Capistrano 215, Fullerton 620, Garden Grove 375, Irvine 645, Orange 575, Santa Ana 1500. John Lutewiler, A. J. Sweaney and Mrs. Jennie Keniere this week purchased 15 acres of grazing land near La Habra, paying $22,500 cash. This is considered a record price for unimproved land. All the business institutions of the city will be closed today in order that the proprietors and their employes may properly observe Thanksgiving day. Many The cold, cruel facts are that consumers prices advanced within the past year 23 percent. Food prices jumped 40 per cent; clothing 18 per cent. Businesses and small have struggled under increasing costs of food and materials. The latter having shot up wholesale tions 40 per cent in less than a year-and-a-half. There denying the fact, as much as we hate to admit it, that it is a lot of inflation in a lot of places. There is plenty of employment in the country as se- by the fact that 60,000,000 persons are employed. A h- dozen years ago that was the goal that the New Deal always striving to reach—but never reached. Nevertheless, high wages and plenty of industrial lity has boosted the nation to higher levels. Maybe this poor illustration, but wise statisticians tell us that mean sumpion formerly leveled off at 125 pounds per capita and but now it is 155 pounds, at double the price that it w- the "good old days." But you can't measure national inflation or prosper by the old yardstick. But we do know that an incre- number of well-to-do people are wondering how they going to continue to keep up the old habits. Uncle Sam's legs are pretty shaky. And believe not, inflation still is the danger. NO TIME FOR HYSTERIA For a good many years the American people se- entirely unaware of the Communist menace or else were indifferent to it. Now they have awakened to the fact that the Com-ists are not just another political party but a group w loyalty belongs to the Kremlin and who are bent on u mining our free institutions. It is well that they have awakened for now they more alert to the dangers. But now, they must not themselves to be worked into a state of hysteria which cause them to believe that anyone who disagrees with generally accepted American views is a Communist. The point is that anyone is entitled to think pleases and to advocate any changes in government pleases just so long as he does not aim or attempt to b these changes about by force. There are Communists in America. They should exposed, and, wherever possible, expelled from the coun- But let's go about the job of digging them out without im ing a lot of innocent bystanders. Projects Would Overdraw Flow Of Colorado A recent comprehensive report on the Colorado river issued by the United States Bureau of Reclamation was cited by Ben P. Griffith, secretary of the newly formed Colorado River Association, as containing evidence of a looming water shortage. He said the report lists 134 proposed new projects. Of this total, 49 are in Colorado, 28 in Utah, 23 in Arizona, 12 in Wyoming, eight in Nevada, and three in New Mexico. California has only one. power users in southern formia. Bills providing for the bu- of a number of the proposed objects have been introduced Congress, Griffith stated, and ers soon will be introduced pressed for adoption. "The Colorado River As-tion was formed to protect established water rights in Colorado river," explained fith,"as well as to support able projects not impairing pro- or future uses of water by e lished and operating works." Considering the importance of the propositions to the future city, the vote was very highly 785 votes being cast out registration of approximately the city was divided into recincts quartered by Cen- Los Angeles streets. The note — For city hall 667; 1111. For street work, 627; 134. For park, 590; against allions are that the $1300 assigned to Anaheim in the gross drive will be raised. Parters in the Studebaker closed Monday, but sub- sions are still being received by J. W. Price, head of the The workers had a hard their hands but they made itwanis club will be served turkey dinner today, con- dy it is expected there will all attendance. C. R. Mon- Fullerton will be the of the day. The annual will also be discussed at voting and candidates put onation. Katherine's Scout team No. a demonstration at the street school Monday night, a motion picture, "A Man in a Country," was also on the screen. The program good one, and was witness-large audience. Abee, idol of the Anaheim fans, won two falls fromillo, the New York cham- Darnley's arena Monday Abee won the first fall in seconds. Two weeks ago defeated Mabee two falls Consequently honors are A third match may be The county has shipped 7000 John Lutewiler, A. J. Sweaney and Mrs. Jennie Keniere this week purchased 15 acres of grazing land near La Habra, paying $22,500 cash. This is considered a record price for unimproved land. All the business institutions of the city will be closed today in order that the proprietors and their employees may properly observe Thanksgiving day. Many will go away from home, and all will probably eat turkey, or something equally good, whether they go abroad or remain at home. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gregg left Saturday for an extended trip through South America. They expect to be gone several months and will see all of the southern continent worth seeing, going down on the Pacific side and returning on the Atlantic side. Contractor George R. Curtis is making satisfactory progress in the paving of Clementine street. The concrete base was laid this week from Center to Broadway and is now ready for the asphalt surfacing. Miss Beryl Kennedy entertained the Saturday club on last Saturday afternoon. Winner of the first prize at cards was Mrs. Fred Yoern, the second being captured by Miss Anna Ryan. Knox & Mayberry have been granted a permit to erect a blacksmith shop on north Lemon street, the cost to be $10,000. It is to be constructed of brick. J. J. Vetter, Jake Vetter, Jr., Miss Pauline Vetter and Russell Lawrence made a trip last week to the Imperial Valley, driving over in an auto to see the sights. While Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sutherland were away from home A recent comprehensive report on the Colorado river issued by the United States Bureau of Reclamation was cited by Ben P. Griffith, secretary of the newly formed Colorado River Association, as containing evidence of a looming water shortage. He said the report lists 134 proposed new projects. Of this total, 49 are in Colorado, 28 in Utah, 23 in Arizona, 12 in Wyoming, eight in Nevada, and three in New Mexico. California has only one. There are 10 interstate projects. "It is plainly stated in the bureau's report," said Griffith, "that if all these projects are built they, together with projects now operating, will call for 25 per cent more water than actually is available in the Colorado river." He pointed out further that the bureau's estimated cost of the proposed projects is $3,360,497,000, and that the government agency admits few of them could pay their own way. This, he asserted, would place an additional burden on taxpayers throughout the United States, and particularly on the Friday evening their house on East Center street was ransacked by burglars. The only lot taken was several pieces of valuable jewelry. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Houts went over to San Bernardino Friday and spent the week-end visiting friends. Rev. Coe Wellman is seriously ill following an operation at the Anaheim sanitarium Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. James Halpin of Los Angeles were the guests of friends in town on Sunday. Mrs. Halpin will be remembered as Miss Fannie Rowe, a former well known society belle of this city. W: A. Miner has been granted a permit to build a $5000 residence on North Clementine street. "The Colorado River Associa tion was formed to protect established water rights in Colorado river," explained Drifth, "as well as to support able projects not impairing pro- or future uses of water by enlisted and operating works." T-Men Begin Scrutiny Of Realty Sales One of the most determined drives ever instituted by the United States Internal Revenue Office has been under way almost a month, it was revived by Collector Harry C. Westo n. A special trained squad of teen men has been examined every escrow transaction cover the sale of real property in Angeles county since the beginning of the current housing stage. Deputy Collector John Berman, former bank official, charged the investigation. Banks, title companies, companies, and escrow offices being combed for evidence profitable sales. Tax return parties involved are immediately examined for veracity. Of the first 3,000 returns audited, Westover stated that 1338 accepted as filed and the balance indicate additional taxes of more than $250,000 to be due the government. A number of these cases, W over declared, will result in final complaints being filed. Added, however, that charges not be preferred against taxers making voluntary disclosure of deficiencies. The only foreign trip Ge Washington ever took was to island of Barbados in the W Indies. Thursday, November 20, 1947 ANAHEIM COUPLE PLAN WEDDING Robert Ned Spielman and Patricia Josephine Brownfield, both of Anaheim, applied for their marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana Tuesday. The young couple will plight their troth Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, in St. Boniface Catholic church of Anaheim. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license was obtained by Clarence Castillo and Eva Acuna Alvarez both of Anaheim, Tuesday, at the county court house in Santa Ana. NEW BABY DAUGHTER A new daughter was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meeks, 115 North Philadelphia street, Anaheim, Friday, at Fullerton hospital. COLORFUL ... LASTING ... PAINTS Climatized for Sea and Sun Don't delay any longer. Protect the value...the appearance of your home inside and out. A PAINT FOR EVERY NEED PAINTERS' SUPPLIES LUND & SONS 1122 LINCOLN AVE. ANAHEIM PHONES 3312 — 5187 Dorrel Dorrel FURNITURE COMPANY SPECIALIZING in MATTRESSES “You Always Get More for Your Money” Dorrel HOME FURNISHINGS 117 N. Los Angeles St. Anaheim 5159 871 S. Grand Buena Park 324 ARTHRITIS This is perhaps the most widespread and the most painful and crippling disease known throughout the world today. It has been rightly called “The Great Crippler.” Most treatments merely alleviate the symptoms. 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