anaheim-gazette 1948-07-01

Independence Day The fourth day of July in 1776 was not just one day in our history—it was many days, many years, many struggles, many events, all leading to that great climax of the century—the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration, then, did not mark the start of the fight for freedom but brought it into sharp focus. The fight had already been going on for decades in this country and for ages in other lands. It is still going on. True, the Colonists won their struggle for liberty. But succeeding generations have learned that each generation must win the struggle anew. This effort does not always take the form of open warfare as it did in 1861, 1917 and 1941. More often it must be carried on through the implements of education to overcome intolerance, greed and fear—the deadly enemies of freedom. In observing our Independence Day it is well that we contemplate not only the sacrifices and achievements of our heroes of history, but that we also earnestly consider the tasks ahead and the measures that will be necessary to preserve our form of government. Let us remind ourselves that freedom is everybody's job. And let us do that job with America Comes of Age Can America remain isolationist sense of the word? The doughboys of World War I have doubts. The GI's of World War II are idly finding their doubts dispelled. The recently-adjourned 80th Conglute with most American thinking took greater interest in foreign politics ever before in Congressional history. Ca's course has been charted upon international sea, and for better or for the United States is tied for some come to the political-economic fortune misfortunes of the world. No easy job confronted Congress casting the die toward international lawmakers on Capitol Hill probably faced with more problems of inter-scope than members of any precedinggress. Many measures were shunted or hurriedly handled which in another probably would have gained more seCongressional scrutiny. Action on sues of vital importance to California as return of the state's tidelands, wiped until the next session. To most Americans, however, the problem today is world peace. The desperate need to achieve a world of which will work together to cure thhe one and another for the bettermen In observing our Independence Day it is well that we contemplate not only the sacrifices and achievements of our heroes of history, but that we also earnestly consider the tasks ahead and the measures that will be necessary to preserve our form of government. Let us remind ourselves that freedom is everybody’s job. And let us do that job with all our might. Nothing less is worthy of the men who founded our Nation and those who have defended it through the past century and a half. Dewey and Warren The Republicans have come out of their nominating convention in Philadelphia with a remarkable degree of unity and with one of the strongest tickets in many decades. The nominess certainly give a perfect geographical balance with Governor Dewey representing the east and Governor Warren the west. There is also balance from the standpoint of their political views. Dewey is classed as a conservative, though certainly not a reactionary. Warren falls definitely into the liberal group. Both are supporters of the foreign aid program. Unless something of a political miracle occurs between now and next November, Dewey and Warren will be the next President and Vice President of the United States. They should make a good team. It will be of particular interest to see just what assignments will be given Governor Warren in order to make the vice-presidency a “working job.” Some Democrats are already saying that having beaten Dewey once they can do it again. That can be put down as just so much talk. The Dewey of today is not the Dewey of four years ago. He is a far more seasoned and skillful campaigner now than he was in 1944. Besides, the split in the opposition gives him an enormous advantage. But in spite of all this neither Governor Dewey nor Governor Warren will make the mistake of assuming that victory is in the bag. Such an attitude on their part and on the part of their followers could leave them holding the bag next November. Well, one team is on the field and the quadrennial “fall madness” will soon be upon us. Hellyer Heads Chamber Board Kenneth F. Hellyer was named president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce by the nominating committee of the board of directors comprised of outgoing President Glen Hipes, E. B. Cone and Dick Gay, during the dinner-installation meeting last night (Wednesday) in the Rose Room of Mother Colony House restaurant. His nomination was accepted unanimously. Warren Ashleigh, nominated by Dick Gay, was elected vice-president and Ernest W. Moeller was re-named secretary-manager and treasurer by unanimous vote. New members to serve on the board of directors for the ensuing three years are Ashleigh, Hellyer, Oscar C. Solter, Robert Mungall, Harold Smith, Clyde Nickle and J. R. Scholz. Hellyer, Mungall and Scholz were re-elected members. Beginning with a treasury fund of $13,721.98 at the beginning of the past fiscal year, a total of $13,628.72 was spent, leaving a remainder of $93.26 in the general fund; $297.71 in the Hallowe'en fund and more than $3,000 in the Civic Progress Week fund. Committee quotas for the building fund totalled 117 per cent, with $3,387.50 raised toward a quota of $4,000. Two sites are under consideration by the board for the future building of large new headquarters. Merle Soden was general chairman of the "Keep Anaheim Ahead" program. Forty-five new members swell the chamber rolls, it was announced, Highlights of the year's activities, reviewed by Moeller, included the Hallowe'en festival; the Christmas retail promotion, gift hunt and street decorations; January sports banquet for nationally known Anaheim Hal Gregg, Jerry McSwain, Jerry Shipkey and Ben Agajanian; city beautification program; Civic Progress Week; Appreciation Day; underway since February, and "Keep Anaheim Ahead." Following committee reports, it was announced that the Chamber will cooperate in welcoming the 40 costumed Don Portolo riders, sponsored Mission Trails, historical organization, in honor of the first Spanish entrance into California in 1769. The riders will leave San Diego for San Francisco, stopping here July 27 according to present plans. The council suggested they camp at the Exposition site, North Palm and La Palma streets. Members of the Anaheim Riding club, formerly the well-known La Habra Riding club, are expected to be among local horse enthusiasts who will greet the cavalcade. Purpose of the Chamber further civic progress and equities and purchasing through the joint efforts and businessmen stated. Goals for the co-include acquiring new office facilities, increase present membership and ening the organization fully. These goals will be re-dynamic committee effort nomic analysis, co-Hellyer. New committee chair Merle Soden, assisted Cone and R. J. Rossberg and membership; Glen Hallowe'en Festival; Waileigh, Civic Progress; ers, county affairs (alterberg); Abe Cone, toula Schola, building commu Mungall, land use; Hard public utilities; Joe Conexation; Clyde Nickle safety; Dick Gay, veteran Rossberg, industries; Conservation and agriculture Phelps, education nature; Dick Gay, recreation Loudon, city beauty Gene Mahaffey, parking fic, and Oscar Solter, re- Cracked chimneys, flues, defective furnaces properly discarded he account for a 34 per cent in fires during the winter. Everybody reads the My Hat's Off... TO BABE RUTH, GREAT ATHLETE AND SPORTSMAN, FRIEND AND INSPIRATION OF AMERICA'S YOUNG STERS. PHYSICIAN OF HOPE TO THE AFFLICTED.... A SYMBOL OF AMERICAN SPORTSMANSHIR... MISERABLY POOR, AT 7 HE WENT TO ST. MARY'S INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, WHERE GOOD BROTHER MATTHIAS ENCOURAGED HIM AND HIS BASEBALL PLAYING. TO EXPAND HIS WORK FOR YOUNGSTERS, BABE HAS ORGANIZED THE BABE RUTH FOUNDATION, DEDICATED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. His spectacular career climaxed WITH THE N.Y. YANKEES, WHO BOUGHT HIM IN 1920, FOR $125,000. In 1926, LITTLE JOHNNY SVLVESTER LACKED THE WILL TO LIVE. BABE VISITED HIM, DEDICATED A HOME RUN TO HIM THAT AFTERNOON. JOHNNY LIVED. FACTS FROM "THE BABE RUTH STORY," BY BABE RUTH, AS TOLD TO BOB CONSIDINE. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago July 12, 1873 WESTMINSTER AND ITS WELLS Among the most notable features of the Westminster colony and one that will particularly recommend it to the notice of strangers are the flowing artesian wells, of which there are thirty-one. They all give forth splendid streams of water, the average flow being about 2500 gallons an hour, enough to irrigate at least 80 acres of orchard land. In depth the wells are from 70 to 190 feet, only a few of them however being over 100 feet deep. At the last meeting of the academy of sciences, A. W. Chase of the United States Coast Survey, read an interesting paper on the artesian wells of Los Angeles county, in which he described two of the wells in the colony, those on the farm of Mr. Edwards and Mr. Stevens. That of Mr. Edwards is 171 feet deep. On the southern end of the colony is a peat bed of 280 acres. The peat is found about two feet from the surface, and the formation is not old enough to be of much practical value as fuel. Being only four miles from the sea, Westminster receives the ocean breeze in a rarer state than we do in Anaheim, and the climate is a few degrees cooler than it is here. Nearly every settler has planted more or less trees and vines. A great many have willow fences around their farms, and in some instances the beautiful pepper trees. The school house is a neat and substantial structure. The average attendance is thirty-six. The teacher, Con Howe, a gentleman whose long experience in his profession is a sure guarantee of his competency. We regret that our limited space renders it necessary to bring this article to a conclusion, omitting many items of interest, which we shall refer to at some future date. Thanks are due to Rev. L. P. Webber and Robert Strong for courtesies extended. MORE—75 YEARS AGO — A butcher shop, stable and yard in Metz’s block, on Los Angeles street is for rent. Good business chance for an energetic man. Apply at this office or of L. W. Kirby. It is reported that Don Juan Forster has sold Catalina Island for $3,150,000. NOTICE — Notice is hereby given that the formal laying of the corner stone of the Odd Fellows hall building will take place on Monday, July 21st, at 3 o’clock p.m. All our friends and the public generally are hereby respectfully invited to attend. Max Nebelung, secretary, Odd Fellows Building Association. Jesse D. Grant, father of President U. S. Grant, died of general debility at his home in Covington, Kentucky, on June 29. No more will we burn the midnight oil. We are enabled to use “chemical fluid gas light,” through the kindness of C. Gridley, who has presented us with two “vesta oil burners.” Mr. Gridley is meeting with great success in the sale of the burners, nearly every store in town having discarded coal-oil and are now using the chemical fluid. On Tuesday last the farmers of Fairview organized a Grange and elected officers. The organization numbers thirty — twenty gentlemen and ten ladies. The following are the officers chosen: E. Every, master; F. Kellog, overseer; D. Evey, lecturer; Mr. Cowan, treasurer; John Taylor, secretary; C. Gridly, chaplain; Byron Clark and George Greeley, stewards; E. Johnson, door keeper; Miss M. Austin, seeress; Miss E. Kellogg, Flora; Miss Frances Evey, Pomona; Miss Boswell, stewardess. Deputy Garrison from the National Grange will arrive in Los Angeles about Monday and will Purpose of the Chamber is to further civic progress and protect equities and purchasing power through the joint efforts of citizens and businessmen, Hellyer stated. Goals for the coming year include acquiring new adequate office facilities, increasing the present membership and strengthening the organization financially. These goals will be reached by dynamic committee effort and economic analysis, commented Hellyer. New committee chairmen are Merle Soden, assisted by Abe Cone and R. J. Rossberg, budget and membership; Glen Hipes, Nallowe'en Festival; Warren Ashleigh, Civic Progress; Ed Powers, county affairs (alternate Rossberg); Abe Cone, tourists; Joe Schola, building committee; Bob Mungall, land use; Harold Smith, public utilities; Joe Collings, annexation; Clyde Nickle, welfare safety; Dick Gay, veterans; R. J. Rossberg, industries; Ed Power, conservation and agriculture; Weston Phelps, education and culture; Dick Gay, recreation; Howard Loudon, city beautification; Gene Mahaffey, parking and traffic, and Oscar Solter, retail. Cracked chimneys, corroded flues, defective furnaces and improperly discarded hot ashes account for a 34 per cent increase in fires during the winter months. Everybody reads the Gazette. We hear numerous complaints about the practice of "staking out" cows on the side streets of Anaheim. The rope is generally long enough to allow the bovines to cross the street and teams passing have to drive over the rope a proceeding attended with some danger. If the owners of the cattle knew that they are liable to a heavy suite for damages, in case of an accident they would find some place more suitable for grazing purposes than the public. 25 Years Ago July 12, 1923 Purchase of the land in Newport Bay known as Pacific Electric Island together with other land to total approximately 160 acres by a syndicate headed by W. K. Parkinson of Newport Beach was announced by George T. Peabody, manager of the Parkinson interests. The total purchase price was said by Peabody to be in excess of $100,000, with improvements contemplated soon to bring the total investment to half a million dollars. The land involved extends from Newport boulevard, at the bridge, across the old river channel above the turning basin to the southerly point by the Pacific Electric Island, opposite the yacht club and Bay Island at East Newport. W. E. Duckworth last week sold his residence property on North Lemon street to W. M. Miller of the Pugh-Miller Drilling company. This is a ten-room house, and one of the finest residences in the city. Mr. Duckworth and family will move to Long Beach, but he will still retain his interest in the J. T. Lyons Realty company. Al Heffner, formerly a well known young man of this city was in town this week from Yorba Linda, where he is engaged as pumper for the Petroleum Midway Oil company. He goes to work at midnight, stays on until 8 o'clock in the morning and draws down $5.50 seven days a week. Heffner is 49 years of age, is mar- ried and has five children, is a grandfather, weighs 220 pounds and in other respects is doing quite well. The old Hahn livery stable, some years ago remodeled into a business building, has been razed and the material used in the construction of a business house at the corner of Santa Ana and Citron streets. Dr. McFarlane, who owns the building has leased it to a tenant who will open a general store. Marcus Andrade and Frank Delatour left yesterday for Murietta Hot Springs where they will spend a week or two enjoying the baths. Both of these gentlemen are slightly embonpoint and each hopes to leave a hundred pounds of his avoirdupois in the mud of Murietta Springs. L. P. Bonnat left last week for Atlanta, Georgia, to attend the national convention of the Elks. Mr. Bonnat is the representative of the Anaheim lodge. A special train from Los Angeles carried 125 from southern California to the convention. C. C. Chapman, ploneer orange grower, and oil magnate, known as the "Father of the Valencia Orange" because he was the first to introduce it into this county, celebrated his 70th birthday on July 2. Mr. Chapman is hale and hearty, and has little appearance of a man who has reached the biblical age allotted to man. Right living and hard work, he declares, has kept him young notwithstanding the advancing years. Miss Winifred Melrose entertained the "Four-Fours" on Thursday evening at her home on North Philadelphia street. The club members met at Elks hall at 7 o'clock when an elaborate dinner was served. After dinner the guests returned to the Melrose of the city's most prominent young business men. Henry Heying enjoyed a birthday dinner at his home on North Lemon street Sunday.. The affair being superintended by Mrs. Heying. After dinner the party motorized to Los Angeles to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell of Redlands were in town the first of the week on business. They were accompanied by W. A. Mitchell, of Granville, Ohio, a brother of Mr. Mitchell, who is visiting them. Al Litten of Bakersfield, formerly a resident of this city, was in town Monday, in attendance at the funeral of his brother, Bert Litten, who died Saturday at Orange. The Presbyterian church was the scene of another wedding Friday when Miss Emma Owens and Kenneth Nagel were united in marriage, Rev. Thomas Walker, pastor of the church officiating. After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Nagel left on a wedding trip. They will make their home in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sparkes celebrated their fortyieth wedding anniversary Sunday by giving a barbecue at Orange County park. A hundred guests were present. County Chest Workers Hold Annual Dinner Representatives of Community Chests and Agencies in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, La Habra, Newport-Balboa, Orange, Santa Ana-Tustin and Yorba Linda attended the first annual dinner meeting last weekend of the Orange County Federation of Community Chests at Santa Ana's Community Center club house. Mayor Charles Pearl Miss Winifred Melrose entertained the "Four-Fours" on Thursday evening at her home on North Philadelphia street. The club members met at Elks hall at 7 o'clock when an elaborate dinner was served. After dinner the guests returned to the Melrose home where they played whist until a late hour. Prizes were won by Mrs. H. G. Ames and J. W. Wallop. John Steven McGroarty, author of the Mission Play was the speaker at the Kiwanis luncheon Tuesday. His subject was California, dwelling principly on the early days. Many ladies were present to hear the speaker. At a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Gus Theodore on July 4th, announcement was made of the engagement of Nicolas Theodore and Miss Lucille Stevens. Mr. Theodore is president of the Anaheim Laundry company and one Workers Hold Annual Dinner Representatives of Community Chests and Agencies in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, La Habra, Newport-Balboa, Orange, Santa Ana-Tustin and Yorba Linda attended the first annual dinner meeting last weekend of the Orange County Federation of Community Chests at Santa Ana's Community Center club house. Mayor Charles Pearson represented Anaheim at the meeting. The federation was formed a year ago to pool knowledge, campaign supplies, and procedures in order that Chests throughout the county might give more effective service to the public. PINK RIBBONS A six pound, seven ounce baby daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Broucher, Route 1, Box 3, Placentia, at Fullerton Cottage hospital Wednesday of last week. Two-thirds of Sonoma county residents are rural and 37 percent dwell on farms. Given 15-Year Service Bar At a review of the five Orange county companies in the California National Guard held Monday night in Orange T-Sgt. Albert Miller of Company K, the Anaheim unit, was presented with a 15-year service bar. The presentation was made by Lt. Col. Emmett Rink of Santa Ana. Companies from Orange, Fullerton and Santa Ana as well as Anaheim took part. Half a million dollars a day That's what we're putting to work in new telephone facilities for the West. Where does the money come from? 1. Making the telephone system grow takes money and lots of it...we're spending an average of half a million dollars every day for new facilities in the Pacific West. Some might think all this money comes from telephone bills...or from profits. But that's not the case in this business. Where does the money come from? 2. This lady, for example, may have furnished the money for that pole above. For we must get money to grow from investors who put their savings into the business. The bills you pay go for payroll, taxes and other operating costs—and for small "wages" for the money of investors. 3. Somebody must put up a lot more money for each new telephone we add today than was necessary before the war. Costs have gone up for us as they have for you. As we put in more and more new telephones, the expensive new portion becomes a larger part of the whole system. 4. Getting telephones to people who are waiting is our big job. And we can attract new working dollars and keep up the installation pace only if we sell our services at adequate prices. These prices must cover operating costs and leave a moderate profit, too—the profit that pays our investors for the use of their savings. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company More than 70,000 people working together to furnish ever-better telephone service to the West