anaheim-gazette 1948-02-12

LA HABRA NEWS A meeting sponsored by the Kiwanis club boys and girls committee, of which Chief of Police A. G. Johnson is chairman, was held last Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the La Habra city hall, to discuss the welfare of young people in this area. A large number of public spirited citizens, including members of various civic clubs and veterans organizations, were present, and plans were discussed for a huge barbecue to raise money for a recreational program for La Habra youth. It is hoped that sufficient funds can be raised to provide a large building in which young people may meet under proper supervision, and enjoy juke box music, dancing and soft drinks. A second meeting will be held at the city hall Wednesday evening, Feb. 18, to select the committees to supervise the preparations for the barbecue. All individuals and local organizations interested are invited to attend. Mrs. C. H. Peterson, who underwent a major operation Monday in the Fullerton hospital, is recuperating nicely. Ray Groshong went fishing Sunday near Malibu Beach. Kindergarten mothers were entertained at a tea at Washington school Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5. Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Franklin demonstrated beginners writing for those present. The Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln and Washington schools observed Founders' Day with a tea in the Lincoln auditorium Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4, with Mrs. Virginia Lauterborn, president of Lincoln P.-T.A., and Mrs. Dee Erwin, president of Washington P.-T.A., presiding. The flag salute was led by Phillip Wester, and Rev. Percy E. Krewson offered a prayer. Dr. E. A. Lowns, the principal speaker, was introduced by Loren G. Petterson. Dr. Lowns, psychologist of the Santa Ana schools and an administrator of the John Harvey School in Santa Ana, a school for spastic children, told of the work that is being done for spastic children. The a capella choir sang several numbers, and Miss Fawcett presented the band in several numbers. Honorary life memberships were presented to Mrs. Alice Marsh, and Mrs. Robert Erwin. Mrs. Marjorie Tinker and Mrs. Dee Erwin of Washington school, and Mrs. Vinnie Turner and Mrs. Virginia Lauterborn of Lincoln P.-T.A. were in charge of the candle-lighting ceremony honoring the founders of the organization. Mrs. Turner gave a short talk on the history of Lincoln P.-T.A., of which she was first president, following which she introduced Mrs. Lauterborn, who is now president. About 25 past presidents were present. Mrs. Ruth Launer and Mrs. Irene Morris presided at the tea table, which was decorated in the P.-T.A. colors, blue and yellow, and Mrs. Marjorie Tinker served the beautifully decorated cake. GET NURSING CERTIFICATES Two Anaheim women have been granted California nursing certificates, the state board of nurse examiners today announced. They are: Beatrice Tafolla Valencia, Rt. 3, Box 373, and Anna Marie Steichen, 615 N. Zeyn street. Qualification was determined by written examinations given at Los Angeles, "San Francisco and Sacramento during November. Soupfin Shark Season Nears While California commits fishermen have been that soupfin sharks season to a close this month, one continues to be asked of vision of Fish and Gameees. It is "What is a soupfin shark? The division explains its name is attributed to the Chinese, who through their esteemed the tasty browns from the gelatinous content fins of a certain Pacific shark, hence, the name shark. During the war, soupfin liver was greatly in demand its vitamin A content, and vent overfishing, the 19th legislature restricted the these fish in waters less than feet deep. The livers, a five pounds in weight, fishermen, particularly northern coast, $6 to pound. MEET IN HARVEY HOUSE The Royal Neighbors will for the regular semi-meeting next Monday at 1:30 o'clock in the home Bertha Harvey, 147 West Street, club spokesmen St. Neighbors are invited to BLUE RIBBONS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oberg of 913 South Palm Anaheim became the part baby son, Wednesday of at the Fullerton hospital. ILLINOIS PICNIC THIS SATURDAY The forty-second annual Lincoln-Day picnic will all day Saturday, February Bixby Park, Long Beach Court Judge Frank C. C Pasadena will be the guest er, discussing "Abraham M Program highlights will in talk by Edward Campbell formerly of Chicago; a bar male chorus of approximative voices; and a traditional voice." Make It Easy On Yourself While You Shop 9 Lbs. USE 25 Cents Launderette Bendix Machine Dryer Service Phone 3164 333 E. Center, Anaheim HOURS 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. Daily Sat. 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. GET NURSING CERTIFICATES Two Anaheim women have been granted California nursing certificates, the state board of nurse examiners today announced. They are: Beatrice Tafolla Valencia, Rt. 3, Box 373, and Anna Marie Steichen, 615 N. Zeyn street. Qualification was determined by written examinations given at Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento during November. GET MARRIAGE LICENSE Carroll Edward Brown of El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and Elaine Moffitt of Garden Grove, obtained a marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana, Monday. Applying for a marriage license were Robert Gregg Smith, Buena Park, and Marilyn Pearl Moodie, Fullerton, at the county court house, Santa Ana, Friday. WORKLESS! Its simple! Goodbye Washday! So easy! EXCITING NEWS! THE NEW Westinghouse ILLINOIS PICNIC THIS SATURDAY The forty-second annual Lincoln-Day picnic will be all day Saturday, February Bixby Park, Long Beach. Court Judge Frank C. C. Pasadena will be the guest, discussing "Abraham Lincoln Program highlights will talk by Edward Campbell formerly of Chicago; a bar male chorus of approximative voices; and a traditional James Thiel, the singing man; Marion Severe, "Bird of the movies and Don Prairie" cornetist. Registration will be at noon. All Illinois and other state society members and the general public are to attend. Free coffee will be ed to all wearing souvenirs it was announced. Anaheim Gazette since EXCITING NEWS! THE NEW Westinghouse Laundromat AUTOMATIC WASHER IS HERE! For you to see! For you to inspect... from the beginning of its workless washing cycle, right on through till it cleans, drains and shuts itself off. Notice the sloping front that eliminates awkward bending and stretching... And the single door offers a choice of washing time and water temperature. Watch its exclusive patented washing action that so thorough—yet so gentle with clothes. Discover how the Laundromat gives you more in usability, performance and economical operation. Come in tomorrow. Immediate D LIMITED QUANTITY 301 W. CENTER ST. Soupfin Shark Season Nears End (Western News Service) While California commercial fishermen have been informed that soupfin sharks season comes to a close this month, one question continues to be asked of State Division of Fish and Game employees. It is “What is a soupfin shark?” The division explains that the name is attributed to the ancient Chinese, who through the years have esteemed the tasty brew made from the gelatinous contents of the fins of a certain Pacific waters shark, hence, the name soupfin. During the war, soupfin shark liver was greatly in demand for its vitamin A content, and to prevent overfishing, the 1947 state legislature restricted the taking of these fish in waters less than 150 feet deep. The livers, averaging five pounds in weight, still bring fishermen, particularly off the northern coast, $6 to $14 per pound. MEET IN HARVEY HOME The Royal Neighbors will meet for the regular semi-monthly meeting next Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Bertha Harvey, 147 West Center street, club spokesmen stated. All Neighbors are invited to attend. BLUE RIBBONS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gutruenberg of 913 South Palm street, Anaheim, became the parents of a baby son, Wednesday of last week at the Fullerton hospital. ILLINOIS PICNIC THIS SATURDAY The forty-second annual Illinois Lincoln-Day picnic will be held all day Saturday, February 14, in Bixby Park, Long Beach. Superior Court Judge Frank C. Collier of Pasadena will be the guest speaker, discussing “Abraham Lincoln.” Program highlights will include a talk by Edward Campbell, D.D., formerly of Chicago; a barber shop male chorus of approximately 30 voices; and a traditional quartet: CHIEF RECEIVES FIRST BOX Mark Stephenson is shown receiving the first box of cookies from the Girl Scouts during their sale now in progress. Shown in the above picture, from left to right are: Mamie Hodges, Stephenson, Miriam Congdon and Dorothy Bowe, Scout director. LOOKING BACKWARD By C. E. HOLCOMB When the Holcomb family came milk and honey,” and they also saw all varieties of fruits and vegetables, growing under a mild health giving climate. Some of these “visitors” were “far sighted”; purchased acreage, cut it up into lots and sold out numerous “townsites.” Monrovia, Pasadena, Redlands, Fullerton and many others came into being. Many other boom townsites were ed on the books, where “Nicholas” to Nicolas wishes to honor a picture. Then extending an thorpe for a mile or so in what we used to wash.” My father-in-law acres of this land in $50.00 per acre, back from Orangetha F. Porter paid $55.00 for 40 acres adjoining them on the south, $5.00 it was on a road. I am not sure but Stone was the first sea angethorpe avenue. 100 acres at the corner and Orangethorpe for Stone was one of the tiles on Orangethorpe how the Anaheim “like to dance with C.” He was the best dancer all. The Fullerton town chased from Ed and was incorporated name of the Pacific provement Co., Geo. president. I believe Mr. Fullerton lived in erside. Later control ed by Henry Gaylo whose father was, I director of the Standard pany at Cleveland, C. H. G. Wilshire had business in San Francisco brother was the head shire Safe and Lock Co. I believe was the representative of the and Lock Company of Ohio. The safe and Fruit Growers Bank were purchased from shire. The Fruit Grover was organized in 1899 Balcom, president; P vice-president, both of A. McDermont and Fullerton, directors Barr of Anaheim, dir. In the current number American Weekly, the section of the L. A. P February 1, 1948, the The forty-second annual Illinois Lincoln-Day picnic will be held all day Saturday, February 14, in Bixby Park, Long Beach. Superior Court Judge Frank C. Collier of Pasadena will be the guest speaker, discussing "Abraham Lincoln." Program highlights will include a talk by Edward Campbell, D.D., formerly of Chicago; a barber shop male chorus of approximately 30 voices; and a traditional quartet; James Thiel, the singing policeman; Marion Severe, "Bird Voice" of the movies and Don Pratt, noted coronist. Registration will be for 202 counties. Basket dinners will be at noon. All Illinois residents and other state society members and the general public are invited to attend. Free coffee will be served to all wearing souvenir badges, was announced. Anaheim Gazette since 1870. LOOKING BACKWARD By C. E. HOLCOMB When the Holcomb family came to Fullerton in September 1888, it was the end of the "boom." This boom had been brought about by a combination or accumulation of circumstances. At the time the "boom" started there were a few developed areas in southern California such as San Bernardino, Anaheim, Downey, El Monte, (the end of the Santa Fe trail) and some others. The "Cities" were, in order of settlement, San Diego and Los Angeles. There had been a long fight by the Southern Pacific railroad to keep competitive lines from the east out of southern California, but finally the Santa Fe was able to reach the coast in the '80's. California was a magic name in the east after the gold excitement and later mining development had developed into a more or less organized business; and those who had missed or lost out in mining started the development of its high cultural and agricultural possibilities. Competition for passenger business between the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe railroads advocating low tourist rates and later "cut" rules and Wonder Busters ("Personally Conducted Tourists") soon brought a large number of "visitors" from the east. These, like the spies sent by Moses to spy out the promised land, were "astonished" by what they saw and virtually took back the same message, "we came unto the land and surely it flowed with milk and honey," and they also saw all varieties of fruits and vegetables, growing under a mild, health giving climate. Some of these "visitors" were "far sighted"; purchased acreage, cut it up into lots and sold out numerous "townsites." Monrovia, Pasadena, Redlands, Fullerton and many others came into being. Many other boom townsites were opened up and sold to other trusting, gullible "visitors." Take the "Town of Carlton" for example. Laid out east of Placentia on the highland above the Anaheim Union Water Company canal. For a time water was taken from the ditch but as the town grew, too much water was taken and the water company refused to permit its use. Of course the town of Carlton soon became another "ghost" town. It had a (I think it was) First National bank in a two story building, which was later purchased by E. W. Dean of fullerton, torn down and is the two story building of the Dean Hardware Company on Spaura. The late E. E. Beazley also moved two or three of the Carlton residential buildings and re-erected them in evaluation. I believe that one of those buildings was made from the construction City Hall due to a lot market waste on community grounds on past was in the low-traffic area. The downtown of Fullerton was purchased from San Andreas mansions with mother and father coming to Anaheim in an early day off account or Mr. James Martin and Mrs. Mitch was so taken by this country that she bought either a brick or stone house, roughly speaking this land reached from Plaza Avenue on the east to what is now called Nicholas Avenue. (According to my recollection, when the Walnut Association made returns to Pierre Nicolas, that is not the way it appears) The New GE for 1948 WASHER This is the way to wash your clothes . . . with a NEW GE WASHER—full skirted and extra strong . . . 8 lbs. of dry clothes. 17 gallons of water. Wilshire had "office" one in Santa Ana he "wonderful" healing deodorant Wilshire" and electrical L-on-a-ca (use a horse collar), which led to be a wonderful kind. Wilshire had "office" one in Santa Ana he "wonderful" healing deodorant Wilshire" and electrical L-on-a-ca (use a horse collar), which led to be a wonderful kind. Another of his "fool mentions," socalled, was bought 80 acres of lace Los Angeles for $40,000 Dad's money. It is no boulevard. Personally I think ther hullabaloo of changing electing heroes, etc., by tive "new comers" is our. Who really made F decent place in which was not the saloons, pea and so-called billiard p p those who ran them in days. It was not the bart testified in a liquor car he turned the faucet on got a temperance drink turned it the other way be the real stuff but t case on trial he had tu the temperance drink Rogers won his case. All it not? I think Earl R was one not to be envied. It was people and fans the McDermonts Schultz's, Sheppards, Sp Evans, Carltons, Gardin bucks, Vails and others who started the churches day schools and kept th no matter how tough an the way "and their work low them." 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He purchased 100 acres at the corner of Spadra and Orangethorpe for $2000. Mr. Stone was one of the earliest settlers on Orangethorpe, and oh, how the Anaheim "gals" used to like to dance with Charlie Stone. He was the best dancer of them all. The Fullerton townsite was purchased from Ed and Charlie Miles and was incorporated under the name of the Pacific Land Improvement Co., Geo. H. Fullerton, president. I believe at that time Mr. Fullerton lived in or near Riverside. Later control was purchased by Henry Gaylord Wilshire, whose father was, I believe, a director of the Standard Oil Company at Cleveland, Ohio. H. G. Wilshire had a brother in business in San Francisco. This brother was the head of the Wilshire Safe and Lock Company and I believe was the Pacific Coast representative of the McNeal Safe and Lock Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. The safe and vault of the Fruit Growers Bank of Fullerton were purchased from W. B. Wilshire. The Fruit Growers Bank was organized in 1892 with B. G. Balcom, president; Paul Seeger, vice-president, both of Santa Ana; A. McDermont and A. Barrows, Fullerton, directors and Erwin Barr of Anaheim, director. In the current number of the American Weekly, the magazine section of the L. A. Examiner, of February 1, 1948, there appeared Three Fishermen Tell Same Story, Each His Angle Gazette personnel heard this week three fish tales from three fishermen about the same trip to La Paz, Mexico. The varied news sources were Ray Reafsnyder, Roy Mabee, both of Anaheim and C. D. "Red" Cone of Fullerton. All agreed that there was a trip from January 31 to last Friday evening taken via airplane by ten Orange county men to the eastern coast of Baja, California. They were together on the amount caught too—1500 pounds they say. Known as one of the finest remaining fishing grounds, due to its great inaccessibility and commercial fishing restrictions, La Paz can be reached by tramp steamer and airplane only. The county group left in a converted Catalina flying boat, "Adventures, Inc." from the Long Beach Municipal airport. Stopping first at the Carmen Islands, the anglers nabbed a good supply of five Garroupa, tipping the scales at more than 100 pounds each. The total catch weighed better than 600 pounds. A shark severed one big Garroupa in two before the catch could be landed or the take would have been heavier. Cabrillo, a fish with flavor of a trout "only better," were found so plentiful at the final lap of the flight, La Paz, that they jumped up out of the deep blue to beg for bait—almost. A beautiful red-orange fish, Marillo, was plentiful also as were yellowtail. The yellowtail in the southern waters are oversize compared to those found off near-by shores. Bill Waters, Fullerton attorney, took a 30-pound one. Co-organizers of the trip were Roy Mabee and Ray Reafsnyder of Anaheim. Others in the party included Red Cone, Bob Shriver, Bill Waters, John Aiken and Bill Stedman, all of Fullerton, and Charles Peairs of Garden Grove, County Performs 112,326 Services For Vets in 1947 (Western News Service) County service officers in 49 counties processed 26,961 claims against the federal government during the last fiscal year, the State Department of Veteran's Affairs said today. The officers performed $1,016,604 other services for California veterans during the same period. Veterans received a total of 112,326 services in Orange county, including claims, loans, and adjustments. Expenditures for support of the county offices amounted to $481,-288, of which $256,626 was paid by the counties, and $224,662 was reimbursed by the state, the department said. In addition, more veterans are employed in federal positions in California than in any other region, including the Washington, D. C., metropolitan area, the department said. There are 194,989 federal employees in California and 43 percent of these veterans, the department said. School Enrollment Shows Increase In County Population (Western News Service) Huge increase in the population of Orange county is indicated in a report by the State Department of Education, which shows 2,977 pupils enrolled in kindergartens, and 3,306 in the first grade, as compared to 1,675 students in the 12th grade, or senior year of high school. Steadily increasing population is reflected in attendance in the lower grades caused by influx of new residents during the past few years. GIRL SCOUT LEADERS TO MEET MONDAY Members of the Girl Scout Leader Association will meet next week. Ohio. The safe and vault of the Fruit Growers Bank of Fullerton were purchased from W. B. Wilshire. The Fruit Growers Bank was organized in 1892 with B. G. Balcom, president; Paul Seeger, vice-president, both of Santa Ana; A. McDermont and A. Barrows, Fullerton, directors and Erwin Barr of Anaheim, director. In the current number of the American Weekly, the magazine section of the L. A. Examiner, of February 1, 1948, there appeared an article by Morris Fishburn, editor of the "Journal of American Medical Association." This article contains an expose of "Gaylord Wilshire" and his healing electrical I-on-a-ca (usually called a horse collar), which was supposed to be a wonderful "cure all" of most of the afflictions of mankind. Wilshire had "offices" all over, one in Santa Ana handled this "wonderful" healing device. It sold for $58.40 cash or $65.00 on time payments. It was a big bunch of wire (horse collar) with a plug attachment fitting the house electrical wiring outlet. This device was widely advertised and is supposed to have brought "Gaylord" a mint of money. Another of his "foolish" investments, socialled, was when he bought 80 acres of land in west Los Angeles for $40,000.00 of his Dad's money. It is now Wilshire boulevard. Personally I think that all this hullabaloo of changing names, electing heroes, etc., by comparative "new comers" is out of place. Who really made Fullerton a decent place in which to live? It was not the saloons, poker joints and so-called billiard parlors and those who ran them in the early days. It was not the bartender who testified in a liquor case that if he turned the faucet one way he got a temperance drink and if he turned it the other way it would be the real stuff but that in the case on trial he had turned it to the temperance drink and Earl Rogers won his case. Absurd, was it not? I think Earl Rogers' end was one not to be envied. It was people and families like the McDermonts, Daniels, Schultz's, Sheppards, Spragues, Evans, Carltons, Gardiners, Starbucks, Vails and others like them who started the churches and Sunday schools and kept them going no matter how tough and difficult the way "and their works do follow them." Co-organizers of the trip were Roy Mabee and Ray Reafsnyder of Anaheim. Others in the party included Red Cone, Bob Shriver, Bill Waters, John Aiken and Bill Stedman, all of Fullerton, and Charles Peairs of Garden Grove, John Blystone of Brea and Ben Owsterman of Santa Ana. Because the anglers were intent on fishing they did not mention that the historic town of La Paz was founded before Cortez made his violent journey in 1519 and which now has a population of approximately 15,000. Many fresh-off-the-hook fish were presented by the group to Mexicans too poor to own a boat making patronage of the nearby storage area possible. Ray Reafsnyder said, "Airplanes are wonderful. We made the trip of 875 miles each way in just six hours." He added, "I caught the largest fish, a 155 pound Garroupa, while trolling with a flying fish. This heavy-weight is in cold storage at Roquet's market now waiting to be placed at the top of an Izaak Walton banquet menu." Red Cone remarked jovially, "Very successful—1500 pounds of fish. Yes, Ray did catch the biggest Garroupa." He added, "This month is too early for marlin pupils enrolled in kindergartens, and 3,306 in the first grade, as compared to 1,675 students in the 12th grade, or senior year of high school. Steadily increasing population is reflected in attendance in the lower grades caused by influx of new residents during the past few years. GIRL SCOUT LEADERS TO MEET MONDAY Members of the Girl Scout Leaders' Association will meet next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Fremont Junior high school cafeteria to plan summer Scout events and to enjoy a social evening of singing and dancing. Reports will be presented by Mrs. Thomas Boney, Mrs. William Bushman, Mrs. Maynard Glenn, Mrs. Forrest Simonton and Mrs. Warren Hodges. sword fish or surf fishing. The marlin take is at its peak in late spring." Roy Mabee was impressed with a school of 50 whales viewed by the group. 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