anaheim-gazette 1948-05-27

Remember How We Won World War II The atom bomb was created when World War II was being fought around the world. A great majority of our own people didn't know anything about the atom bomb until it was dropped on our enemies, who surrendered PDQ. We still have the bomb, and if another war is started in any part of the world we can win it in a very few days. We are very chummy with the Japanese. They never liked us until we licked them. The United States is populated by people who believe in peace and who are trying their level best to cooperate in every way to reestablish civilization in the world. There are a lot of people who seem to be running away with the notion that the Army should be boosted to 837,000 officers and men; the Navy and Marine Corps to 666,882 men, and the Air Force to 502,000. That adds up to a total of more than 2 million men. Let's skip totaling the costs, because that only proves that the United States will go bankrupt if it fights and finances World War III with old-fashioned manpower. The United States has nothing to fear the customary astonishment and then edited: "Anyone looking for an unusual turny will surely find it here on the slope. You have broad diversified income... a high per capita income, young enthusiastic working population made ambitious men and women from everywhere in the nation, tremendous markets for western made products, favorable cation and genuine hospitality." It is only natural that we should hear such statements. But we must lose sight of the fact—especially her California—that regardless of how has already been accomplished, a bigger still lies ahead. Considering the size of industrial empire, it has probably been in record time. In a comparatively few we have built the world's largest bank has greatly aided the economic growth our state. In agriculture, transportation commerce we have made vast strides. But this very economic growth at new growth. People are pouring into California at a rate estimated to be as high as 35,000 a month. These people must be the opportunity to get jobs, build homes enjoy the California life. This can be done only as our economy continues to expand. To this end, There are a lot of people who seem to be running away with the notion that the Army should be boosted to 837,000 officers and men; the Navy and Marine Corps to 666,882 men, and the Air Force to 502,000. That adds up to a total of more than 2 million men. Let's skip totaling the costs, because that only proves that the United States will go bankrupt if it fights and finances World War III with old-fashioned manpower. The United States has nothing to fear from events that indicate another World War. All we'll have to do is use our nice little atom bomb for the same purpose that it was used to stop World War II. Don't be disturbed about the loyalty of the Atomic Commission and its members. There are no Communists going to get inside. Our own set-up is honest, dependable and they "know how." A Great Soldier Passes Although he never carried a gun into battle, one of the great soldiers of America died in Detroit the other day. He was among those Adolph Hitler failed to consider when he mounted World War II on wheels. He was William S. Knudsen, Danish-born production genius, who gave up his post as president of General Motors in 1940 to become the armorer for the Allies. Knudsen's mass production ability was of a caliber that brought him rank as the greatest in that line ever to be associated either with Ford or General Motors. He spent many years with each, his contact with the former dating back to the early days of the century, when he was with a supplying firm in Buffalo. It was all training for his war career. America would have been hard put without him. It was mass production—in a hurry—that the United States needed then, and Knudsen was the man who knew how to get it in a hurry. He told the story that when he was landing at New York as an immigrant boy of 20, back in 1900, someone shouted "Hurry up, there!" and that he had been hurrying ever since. Bill Knudsen poured so much of his hurry into hundreds of wartime production plants that America armed itself on land and sea and in the air more quickly than anyone had dared to hope. And he armed our allies, too. It is fortunate for these United States that nothing happened to that shipload of immigrants from Denmark back in 1900. The West Surprises No matter how much they've heard about the growth of the west, it seems that east- hurry into hundreds of wartime production plants that America armed itself on land and sea and in the air more quickly than anyone had dared to hope. And he armed our allies, too. It is fortunate for these United States that nothing happened to that shipload of immigrants from Denmark back in 1900. The West Surprises No matter how much they've heard about the growth of the west, it seems that eastern industrialists and financiers who visit here for the first time are almost invariably surprised at what they find. One nationally known investment counselor from Chicago, after his first look at the Pacific side of the Rockies, expressed THE SKILLED LABOR PROBLEM "The key to our continued expansion is an adequate supply of skilled and qualified craftsmen, developed through sound training." So declared Governor Warren at the recent Western States Conference on Training, which brought labor and management together in an effort to solve the critical shortage of skilled workers. Right now the western states have 45,000 registered apprentices—more than any other area. But the need is for four times that many. It is understood that automobile manufacturers and other industrialists would be willing to establish more plants in the west, especially in California, if we had an adequate supply of skilled workers. The labor shortage is the weakest spot in our California economy, and unless it is corrected, it will tend to diminish the advantages which will naturally accrue to us through the great financial strength of our statewide branch banking system and the remarkable diversity of our productive facilities. The skilled labor problem had its inception during the depression. With few jobs available, labor unions were willing to accept but a limited number of apprentices, and management also had little interest in increasing the number of craftsmen. Now, both groups recognize the urgency of making up for the lost years. The condition can not be corrected quickly. But with management and labor cooperating wholeheartedly on the problem we may feel assured that it is moving toward a solution. MEMORIAL DAY This year, as in the years since 1941, it will be Memorial Day all over the world, in the hearts of the American people. While decorating the graves at home their thoughts will go out to distant fields where the white crosses stand stiffly at attention over the final resting places of other American boys—Normandy and Anzio, Okinawa and Guada-canal, France and Germany, North Africa and Sicily. It is fitting that those who died in battle should be remembered, but it is more important that we remember what they did. However much we eulogize on Memorial Day, we are mourning our debt to them unclearly striving to make this world better world—that kind of sacrifice. This end will not be solely on the level of international conferences and diplomatic tensions. Rather, it will cover the main, through individual improvement, through the nation in our own lives of intolerance and injustice in forms. The world can be no longer than the people in our world can be no better than through better lives there build a better world in honor in memory of our heroic deeds. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license was trained by Edwin Kenneth of Garden Grove, and Letha Mason of Santa Ana, last week at the county court house Santa Ana. Advertise in the Anaheim zette and then stand by for results. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago June 7, 1873. Let us have a bank - One of the crying wants of Anaheim is the absence of all facilities for negotiating short loans, even on good approved securities. The principal interests of the people of this section center in wine, grain and sheep, and at certain seasons of each year, it is necessary for the producer to have coin to meet the demands made upon him by the labor required to prepare his stuff for the market. The banking houses of Los Angeles have more than they can do to meet the home demand upon their vaults. Consequently the agriculturist and the small wool grower must rely entirely upon the local merchants to supply his necessities, either of money or produce. The merchant has as a rule, his available capital interested in his store and can not afford to make cash advances even for a short time. Last year was shipped from the port of Anaheim Landing 3000 bales of wool, 50,-000 sacks of grain and 2000 pipes of wine, representing a cash value of over $500,000. The amount of wool shipped from the same point the present year will be about double. As in 1871-72, a large number of sheep men were compelled to move their flocks to the lower country on account of the scarcity of feed. The agricultural interests of this section are being largely increased by the tide of immigration which is rapidly pouring in. Altogether the value of shipments from Anaheim whilst Anaheim suffered severely. The work of excavating for the foundation of the Odd Fellows hall was commenced on Thursday. It is intended to have a cellar run the whole length and breadth of the building (30 x 76 feet). Its depth cannot be ascertained, it depending altogether upon the formation of the soil, as it is the intention to stop when clay is reached, which will probably be in from 7 to 9 feet. Work at the brick yard is progressing favorably, one kiln of 50,000 brick has been prepared for burning, and the wood is being brought in from the mountains for that purpose. We have printed during the past few weeks about fifteen thousand, bill heads, letterheads, circulars, wine labels, business cards, recipes, posters, etc., for the followin business houses: Anaheim Lighter Co., John Fischer, Max Nebelung, Anaheim Water Co., M. R. Gaddy, P. Davis & Bro., Langenberger & Co., Steinhart Bros., W. R. Olden, Dravesen & Boege, F. & J. Backs, N. H. Mitchell, Stewart & Hill. A letter from Don Juan Forster dated at Liverpool, in which he states that his colonization scheme is meeting with success. He expects to return home in about two months bringing a colony of Hollanders to settle on the Santa Margarita ranch. Mr. White has favored us with a list of shipments per steamer. Cornerstone Of Old School Yields Relief (The following article from the files of the several years ago is missing to early day record this city.) Of great interest are tents of the cornerstone Central School building wrecked three years ago; workmen of the wreck pany cut into the box in search of a bottle, and or not they found it had made known. It was however, from the town a copy of which was there were nine saloons heim at the time the c was laid in 1878. The recalls the fact that after Anaheim was in Low county, Orange county been established eleventh. Theodore Reiser at that time. A. Lane L. W. Kirby, J. H. Y Tim Boege being the chiefs of the board of city Theodore Rimpau, H and F. W. Athearn were of the school board, and the records, and J. M. principal of the school Higgins was postmaster was Master of the Masonic lodge, and Noble Grand of the O lodge. The Anaheim society met every Thursday. A. G. Beebe was a store, Goodman & Rim an exclusive dry goods Backs was in the furness and F. Backs was taker. The Planters hot only hostelry in the town Pierson conducted a ha and the Politicians of the United States took over acts of this city of a Gallup Poll conducted ination with a report that the people of the nation best of Columbia should have rate; 13 per cent said they 10 per cent had no opinion. Besides about because Congress, motives, has always conheld the rights of Democratic Gallup Poll proves that the district of Columbia are being their birthrights. —New Flag of Alaska and Hawaii are their respective territories ledged states. But they can be anxious for this than the business it is to manufacture. The addition of a 49th or boring a great boom to the business. Not that this business. The war created a treed for American flags, and have been kept busy meet. But another state or two another star or two on the immediately make obsolete the now in use. And it would of business replacing them. A addition of one more state balance of the stars—seven 25 Years Ago June 7, 1923 Breaking into the cornerstone of a public building which has stood for many years is always an interesting proceeding, its contents generally revealing many facts about the community in former days. In cutting off the face of the Fremont school building during construction of the annex, the cornerstone, laid on July 4,1901, was opened and its contents brought to light. The stone was laid by the Masonic lodge and the box deposited in it contained a list of officers of the lodge, also of the Eastern Star and the Odd Fellows. A picture of T. A. Darling, president of the school board, also a picture of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clabaugh, Mr. Claibaugh being a member of the ceremony. The maid of honor, Miss Dorothy Swope of Hollywood, and Miss Elsalie Schellens, sister of the bride wore owns of pink and orchid organdie and large picture hats to match. The bride wore a dainty gown of white crepe de chine and old lace. She wore a silk net veil caught to her hair with a coronet of lilies of the valley. Little Misses Elizabeth and Anita Weisel were flower girls and little Miss Virginia Houck was ring bearer. The young couple will make their home in this city on their return from a wedding tour. A delightful luncheon and card party was given on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands at The addition of a 49th or boring a great boom to the business. Not that this business big. The war created a treed for American flags, and have been kept busy meet-But another state or two another star or two on the immediately make obsolete the now in use. And it would of business replacing them. The addition of one more state balance of the stars—seven 50th state would probably try to place them five deep That would make quite a rise. The last change in the in 1912 when Arizona be-state. Remember what they died for. However much we eulogize them in Memorial Day, we are not paying our debt to them unless we are striving to make this world a better world—that kind of a world which they made the great sacrifice. This end will not be achieved solely on the level of international conferences and diplomatic negotiations. Rather, it will come, in the main, through individual self-improvement, through the elimination in our own lives of hate, tolerance and injustice in all its forms. The world can be no better than the people in it; the world can be no better than you. Through better lives then, let us build a better world in honor and memory of our heroic dead. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license was obtained by Edwin Kenneth Adair Garden Grove, and Letha Fayeason of Santa Ana, late last week at the county court house in Santa Ana. Advertise in the Anaheim Gazette and then stand by for actual results. Official dedication of Anaheim's new city hall will take place tonight and Mayor Stark has issued an invitation to all the people of the city to gather there and inspect the structure. Richard Melrose has been prevailed upon to make a speech. Melrose was the first city clerk after the town's incorporation and the first city attorney, and he will talk about the Anaheim of long ago. He has grown up with the city and will tell an interesting story. City manager O. E. Steward will talk on "Anaheim of today" and his story will be a companion piece to Mr. Melrose's ancient history tale. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rinehold Schellens at Olive, Saturday, when their daughter Dorothy became the bride of Bernard Dresser Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Dresser. Rev. A. G. H. Bode, rector of St. Michael's preformed wore a silk net veil caught to her hair with a coronet of lilies of the valley. Little Misses Elizabeth and Anita Weisel were flower girls and little Miss Virginia Houck was ring bearer. The young couple will make their home in this city on their return from a wedding tour. A delightful luncheon and card party was given on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Wm. Falkenstein and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands at Elk's hall. After enjoying a delicious five course luncheon in the dining room the guests adjourned to the parlor where a lively game of '500' was played. Miss Alice Robison received the first prize and Miss Winifred Melrose the second. Among those present were Mrs. P. J. Weisel of Santa Fe Springs, Mrs. J. W. Truxaw, Mrs. John Wallop, Mrs. Fred Rimpau, Mrs. Lumsdon, Mrs. Turton, Mrs. W. J. Cole, Mrs. Mullinix, Mrs. Grim, Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth, Mrs. F. A. Backs,jr., Mrs. Oscar Renner, Mrs. Jos. Carroll, Mrs. Chas Clark, Mrs. Asher of Ocean Park, Mrs. Horace Benjamin, Mrs. Harbison, Mrs. Clayes, Mrs. Barman, Mrs. C. E. Holcomb, Mrs. Wm. Dolan, Mrs. Borchert, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, Mrs. Al Heying, Mrs. A.Rimpau, Mrs.Lillian Lawrence of Los Angeles, Miss Renshaw, Miss Theresa Fay, Miss Dora Zeyn, Miss Sophie Rimpau, Miss Alice Robison, Miss Winifred Melrose. According to Victor Loly, auditor of the Orange Show, 55,000 admission tickets were sold during the nine days performances. It is believed final figures will show that all expenses were paid and a surplus of $2000 is left in the hands of the treasurer. Joseph S. Hatfield, formerly a well known resident of this city was stricken with paralysis at his home in Los Angeles several days Cornerstone Of Old School Yields Relics (The following article was taken from the files of the Gazette of several years ago is most interesting to early day residents of this city.) Of great interest are the contents of the cornerstone of the old Central School building which was wrecked three years ago. The workmen of the wrecking company cut into the box, evidently in search of a bottle, and whether or not they found it has not been made known. It was learned however, from the town directory, a copy of which was found, that there were nine saloons in Anaheim at the time the cornerstone was laid in 1878. The directory recalls the fact that at that time Anaheim was in Los Angeles county, Orange county having been established eleven years later. Theodore Reiser was mayor at that time. A. Langenberger, L. W. Kirby, J. H. Yocum, and Tim Boege being the other members of the board of city trustees. Theodore Rimpau, H. Kroeger and F. W. Athearn were members of the school board, according to the records, and J. M. Guinn was principal of the schools. W. M. Higgins was postmaster, D. Evey was Master of the Anaheim Masonic lodge, and J. J. Hill Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows lodge. The Anaheim literary society met every Thursday evening. A. G. Beebe was in a book store, Goodman & Rimpau owned an exclusive dry goods store. J. Backs was in the furniture business and F. Backs was an undertaker. The Planters hotel was the only hostelry in the town and Mrs. Pierson conducted a hair dressing heim Gazette of August 17, 1878 (Richard Melrose, editor), published the following item which is of interest: "The cornerstone of the new school house will be laid next Monday, August 19, with ceremonies commensurate with the importance of the occasion. Our neighbors in the country should not fail to visit Anaheim on that day. Mr. Reiser has shown us a letter from Mr. Denker, stating that the Masons of Los Angeles are coming in a body and have secured an excursion train. Come on, Macduff, the more there is of ye, the better we shall be pleased." In the same issue of the Gazette it was found that the tax rate of the city was 60 cents on the $100 and that it was intended to raise a total of $1700. The paper also tells of the discovery of coal near Anaheim, and states that "ore from the Silver Slope silver mine is expected to assay $20,000 to the ton." Mr. Melrose does not guarantee this information as it is carried in a correspondence letter signed by John Smith. Samples of the ore and coal were found in the box. The school building cost $9500, a sample $500 bond was included among the relics. It calls for interest at the rate of 10 per cent. Several coins that were in common use at the time the building was erected were included, some of which are no longer in circulation. Among them are a large old-fashioned penny, and two 2 cent pieces and a 20 cent piece. A 5 cent "shin-plaster" is the clown of the collection. If the authorities had included an up-to-date American flag, it would have shown thirty-six white stars on the background of blue. It is the purpose of the present board to put the collection together with that found in the Fremont school cornerstone, under the cornerstone of the building now being built. These relics will be on exhibition in the window of the Golden State bank for a week. PLAN TO WED Elmer Julius Dymmel and Ruth Emily Mabs, both of Anaheim, obtained a marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana late last week. L. H. STAN Violin, Accordion, Hawaiian & Spanish Guitar Instruction Third Floor, Odd Fellows Hall 325 West Center St. Tuesdays, 2 to 9 p.m. or Superior Radio and Music Co. 249 East Center Street Phone Anaheim 4304 To Farmers and Small Business Firms Your bookkeeping can be done by mail. Our service will . . . 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State income tax returns. We can keep your books for you cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. If you are interested, we will be pleased to call and explain this method to you. There is no obligation. Address C. E. Holcomb 1221 E. Central Ave. Fullerton Phone 354 Higgins was postmaster, D. Evey was Master of the Anaheim Masonic lodge, and J. J. Hill Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows lodge. The Anaheim literary society met every Thursday evening. A. G. Beebe was in a book store, Goodman & Rimpau owned an exclusive dry goods store. J. Backs was in the furniture business and F. Backs was an undertaker. The Planters hotel was the only hostelry in the town and Mrs. Pierson conducted a hair dressing establishment and a laundry. Sin San, Sin Si Wau and San Lee operated the three competing laundries. Since Anaheim even then prided itself on being a clean town, but they did not compete with the lady in the hair dressing business. There were two livery stables listed in the directory, but no garage. Two coopers were listed and three windmill dealers. There were six doctors and no dentists. Ten insurance men were listed and five real estate men. C. Schindler advertised bricklaying and plastering. T. S. Grimshaw was a wagon and carriage maker. J. Bennerscheidt had charge of the gas works. There were three churches, the Presbyterian, the Episcopal and the Catholic. A copy of the school law of the state for 1876 and a book of deeds from the Los Angeles Vineyard Society of Anaheim were also found. This cornerstone, like the later one, was laid by the Grand Masonic lodge and the Ana-ago. He is somewhat improved and his friends hope for his speedy recovery. Mlss Lydia Hein and Bert Neubauer were married on Monday at the Salem Evangelical church in this city. Rev. F. H. Doescher officiating. Miss Elsie Neubauer and Paul Neubauer, sister and brother of the groom attended the couple as bridesmaid and best man. After a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Neubauer will be at home to their friends in their cozy bungalow on south Los Angeles street. 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. Our treatment REMOVES THE CAUSE thereby allowing nature to step in and assist in the restoration of health. CHRONIC ARTHRITIS SUFFERERS Call Anaheim 5422 for an Appointment DR.WALTER REVELL DC 108 NORTH EMILY STREET ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA There’s Nothing Like It... There’s Nothing Like It . . . The Beautiful ROPER GAS RANGE Roper's big, beautiful gas range has everything you want! 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