anaheim-gazette 1948-09-02

Labor Day This Labor Day will have strong political overtones. As workers march in their traditional parades politicians will be estimating the number of labor votes they can count on next November. President Truman is scheduled to launch his campaign for election on Labor Day in Detroit. He will undoubtedly make a strong pitch for support on the basis of his opposition to the Taft-Hartley law. Appearing with him on the platform in the motor city will be the U.A.W. leader Walter Reuther. This will inject more politics into the situation since it is reported that Reuther will launch a fourth party sometime late this winter. There is said to be strong backing in the automobile union for such a move and as much as one million dollars may be spent in getting it started. This party would aim to draw away large numbers from the Democratic ranks. As far as the rank and file of labor are concerned it remains to be seen if they will follow their leaders—most of whom will back Truman. Individual workers are pretty independent. Even John L. Lewis found that he couldn't induce a majority of the coal miners to support his political views. On this Labor Day the workers of America would do well not only to consider carefully the future leadership of the Nation but lush field of Saudi Arabia. Until progress had been up to expectation conflict and other obstacles have narrowed to stop development of a sorely pipe line that would bring the oil 1,000 overland to the Mediterranean Sea. The which will deliver 300,000 barrels per day, is already well underway, but a decision by the Department of Commerce halted export of materials vital to the pletion of this project. Much less material is required than this job than would be needed to buy a number of tankers required to deal similar amount. It is obvious that this life-sustaining should be completed. And more important prime consideration should be given because in the balance hangs the plea of the World. Crowding Into the Cities The population of the United States present time is 146,116,000. There is able shift that shows an increased tension in industrial centers and reservation away from agricultural regions. The real boom on the Pacific Coast that sheds increase in population of 45 per cent fornia, 49 per cent in Oregon, 40 per Washington, 35 per cent in Arizona, cent in Nevada. In Florida and the District Columbia there is an increase of 29 r As far as the rank and file of labor are concerned it remains to be seen if they will follow their leaders—most of whom will back Truman. Individual workers are pretty independent. Even John L. Lewis found that he couldn't induce a majority of the coal miners to support his political views. On this Labor Day the workers of America would do well not only to consider carefully the future leadership of the Nation but the leadership of their unions as well. There are some capable and conscientious labor chiefs but there are also many mediocre and downright bad ones. A correction of this situation would do more to benefit American labor than any one other thing. Admission Day They say that the first 100 years are the hardest. If that's true California should have comparatively smooth sailing very soon for on September 9 she celebrates her 98th birthday anniversary. At 98 she is quite a remarkable "girl." Instead of growing old and decrepit she's getting better looking every day. Her financial complexion is rosy, her economic health is sound and her population figure is steadily becoming more attractive. Her early days were rugged and colorful. Born in a wilderness in 1850 she inherited a fantastic fortune in gold along with vast areas of timberland and millions of acres of fertile fields. From all over the world suitors came to win her favor and share her wealth. Only a comparative handful of those who came actually grew wealthy, but nearly all found her natural beauty and her warm smile irresistable and so they remained. From that time her popularity has never waned. In recent years, as we well know, her fame and attraction have increased bringing new admirers by the millions to her threshold. Today some 10 million persons live and work in her fields and mines and factories. Other millions are awaiting the day when they can come and join her great family. So, to a great "lady" on her 98th birthday anniversary we extend our best wishes for continued happiness, success and prosperity. Daylight Time It appears that "abnormal time" is going to stay with us for quite a while yet. The Public Utilities Commission, as you no doubt have heard, has recommended that daylight saving be continued beyond September 26 when other sections of the country return to "normal time." The commission says that we still aren't out of the woods on the power Crowding Into the Cities The population of the United States present time is 146,116,000. There is able shift that shows an increased tion in industrial centers and resor away from agricultural regions. The real boom on the Pacific Coast that sh increase in population of 45 per cent fornia, 49 per cent in Oregon, 40 per Washington, 35 per cent in Arizona, cent in Nevada. In Florida and the Dis Columbia there is an increase of 29 per in each case. The only slumps reported 6 per cent in South Dakota, 2 per Kansas, 3 per cent in Mississippi and cent in Montana. Strangely enough the growth of population for the year just ended had about double the prewar rate. Births exceeded deaths by 2,242,00 last year. We're Ready for the Bears The United States Air Force has rite to the Administration that it is "pure for any emergency and immediately of rapid expansion" in the event o Sure, we can lick 'em. Who? Stalin, N and Co. There is a general belief in Wash that Russia is weak, without re strength. One top analysis in Washing to the effect that Stalin would not start a war now, and that the trend cow is toward isolation. But the Coists continue their diabolical schemes vent the restoration of peace and se government in different parts of Europe. Evidently there are a lot of Reds United States. And that is a weak our own Government—especially ins as President Truman has refused to over to Congress the facts about Coists who have been investigated by the ministration. Tight Races With the World Series just a few off the first division teams in both leagues are coming down to the wire bunched and under the whip. The fin come could be an all-Boston affair. All the experts are feeling better now the Red Sox are riding high. The Sox, ye recall, were the favorites before the opened. If Bob Feller were not having worst season of his career the Cleveland dians would be well out in front American League. But that's one breaks of the game. At any rate, this winners will know they've been through tough campaign. Daylight Time It appears that "abnormal time" is going to stay with us for quite a while yet. The Public Utilities Commission, as you no doubt have heard, has recommended that daylight saving be continued beyond September 26 when other sections of the country return to "normal time." The commission says that we still aren't out of the woods on the power problem. If we go back to the regular schedule we may run into trouble due to the heavier load that it would place on power facilities. As the law now stands, daylight time may continue until January 16, 1949. Governor Warren can terminate it sooner if he feels it is well to do so. He will likely be guided by the request of the commission, however. One unpopular phase of daylight time in the winter is that most of us have to get up mornings in the dark. It's hard enough to do that even when it's light. Peace Hangs in the Balance Everything that can be done to provide the people of the globe with materials, knowledge and ability to utilize the abundance that is available is of utmost importance if we are going to establish peace on a permanent basis. Topping the list of needed items is food. We are happily sharing our food with peoples in destitute countries, and it is causing us no hardships. Second on the list is petroleum. Here also we are contributing as much as possible and doing it to the extent that it is hurting—not economically so much as physically. In Europe, millions striving for independence both politically and economically need oil for their very existence. One American company has been working for fifteen years to alleviate this situation by tapping the The Kasenkina Case If there was any doubt as to why Oksana Kasenkina, the Russian schooler, jumped from the window of the R Consulate in New York that doubt had definitely cleared up by her own state. She has proved to us what has been many times before—that deliberate life an integral part of the Communist ophy. In view of this, it's hard to see how promise from the Russians or any agree with them can mean anything. California Wants to Know At last, big Los Angeles has raised question: "Is freedom of the skies, graphically speaking, a logical extension of the basic American right of the freed speech?" The practice of late has become prevalent that the citizens of the Cali city are protesting through public offices and the newspapers because Los Angeles has azure skies that are all mussed-smoky lettering that "nearly spoils natural beauty of the California heat." A new heat tablet, trioxane, has been developed by the Army for heating combats while on field operations; it is toxic, burns with a steady blue flame gives off no appreciable odor. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago Sept. 13, 1873 The Santa Ana and Anaheim Water Company filed a certificate of incorporation on Saturday in the clerk's office of the County Court. Object, to acquire water privileges from the Santa Ana river and other waters and springs in the counties of Los Angeles and San Bernardino and elsewhere in the state to supply the city of Anaheim with water for all purposes. Directors are Edward Martin, Chas. B. Polhemus, George H. Howard, Alfred Robinson, and A. B. Bowman. Capital stock, $100,-000 in shares of $25 each, of which $12,000 have been subscribed. The opening ball of the Santa Ana hotel last night was well attended, not only by the citizens of Santa Ana, but by large delegations from Anaheim and Tustin City. The ball room was tastefully decorated, the music most excellent and the supper table was loaded with all the delicacies for which Santa Ana is proverbial. Altogether it proved a most cherche affair. On Thursday evening, Deputy sheriff Byrd arrested a Mexican or Californian, giving his name as Francisco Llevarez and supposed to be one of the gang of Tiburcio Vasquez: He is a sickly looking specimen of fallen humanity with no great amount of desperation visibly appearing. He is held in custody, however, by the Deputy sheriff until his non complicity with the desperado is made manifest. In the meantime he is the center of attraction to our citizens of elegant leisure, and coming to the front in this house will be in order. Miss M. Austin and Miss Ada Des Granges of Anaheim received second grade certificates as teachers, at the recent session of the County Board of Examination. The former is teaching the Fairview school, and the latter is employed in the same capacity in the Anaheim primary department. Messrs D'Assonville and Higgins have sent for a fresh supply of arnica. Since the apparatus for the Turn-verein has been in position they have sold an immense amount of that liquid to our young men who annoint their bruised and stiffened limbs therewith. The farmers of Westminster are busy threshing their grain, which on some farms will yield twenty sacks to the acre. The corn crop is also expected to yield largely. Among the many improvements in town, we can not fail to note the beautiful piece of pasteboard on Menzel's house, bearing the legend "Sauerkraut." A large party will leave for the Arlington mines on Monday. Among the party are Max Nebelung and Dr. Ellis. We are pleased to learn that our worthy neighbor H. E. Boldt, who has been dangerously ill, is convalescing. The handsome residence of Mr. E. S. Saxton will be completed next week. Mr. S. goes to San Francisco in a few days to meet his family who will arrive at that place from the east. would come in October during the season of grapes and would then retire former habitation. They was operated for years Indians would colonize their stay and sometimes were had among men. Quarrels often took too much vino tinto wine and a dead Indian man lying in the roadside was not sight. They were faithful and never harmed anyone their clans, but a druid with a knife was capable much damage, some of experts in the carving those early days a chick numbering 200 coats housed in shacks street, between Los Angeles and street headquarters. Chinese populace remained. Sin See Wo woke darin or boss, and his law among them. He the Orientals who read slaves. These coolies went out to ranchers to do work of labor. At the death Wo his brother, Ms summed the dictatorship sway for many years. were clannish and together in their closet never going beyond the of the alloted area in named. They were gamblers and most owingings really went back coffers of the big boots opium smoking popular pastime of these Chinese had thus also and rival tongs frequently and a deadly occasionally was the Wo, the boss, now wife and raised two sons whom attended their schools here. They spent fluently. Both men and dents of Los Angeles, fluential among them. Into the Cities on of the United States at the 146,116,000. There is a not-shows an increased populational centers and resort areas cultural regions. There is a Pacific Coast that shows an increase of 45 per cent in Cali-ent in Oregon, 40 per cent in 55 per cent in Arizona, 28 per cent in Florida and the District of is an increase of 29 per cent the only slumps reported were South Dakota, 2 per cent in Cent in Mississippi and 12 per cent. Bly for the Bears States Air Force has reported distrion that it is "preparedency and immediately capable vision" in the event of war. k'em. Who? Stalin, Molotov general belief in Washington is weak, without military top analysis in Washington is that Stalin would not dare to, and that the trend in Mosisolation. But the Communist diabolical schemes to prea-tion of peace and self-gover-nent parts of Europe. There are a lot of Reds in the And that is a weak spot iniment—especially inasmuch human has refused to turn as the facts about Commu-teen investigated by the Ad- 3 World Series just a few weeks vision teams in both major ing down to the wire closely under the whip. The final out- on all-Boston affair. At least, feeling better now that the ring high. The Sox, you will favorites before the season Feller were not having the his career the Cleveland In well out in front in the due. But that's one of the time. At any rate, this year's how they've been through a On Monday last school was commenced at the residence of Mr. B. H. Bancroft of the Orange-thorpe school district. Mr. Keys, a gentleman lately arrived from the east has been engaged as teacher. As soon as the tax, lately voted, has been collected, proposals for building a handsome school 25 Years Ago Sept. 13, 1923 The Chamber of Commerce one year ago, purchased the 15 acre orange grove in the northwest corner of the city with the expectation of making it the permanent site for the annual California Valencia orange show. Like all other real estate in Anaheim it has made a rapid advance in value and last week the board received such an advantageous offer for the property from Eygabraad and Fischer, realty firm, that it was unanimously accepted. The C. of C. makes a profit of nearly $5000 out of the deal. The Chamber holds a ten-year lease on a suitable site for the orange show on the boulevard in the north end of the city and the grove is not needed for the show. Messers. Eygabraad and Fischer expect to subdivide the property into a restricted residence district and put it on the market. There were thirty applications for Malcolm Frasers job as Secretary of the Chamber presented at a special meeting of the board on Tuesday evening. It was finally decided on the twelfth ballot to elect George W. Reid, secretary of the Delano chamber. Anaheim generously responded to the Red Cross call for funds for the relief of stricken Japan. birthday Monday, September 9th. Admission day fell on Sunday, but according to law when a holiday comes on the Sabbath day the following day is observed. The banks and water office were closed, but otherwise little attention was paid to the day. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schumacher, Mrs. J. L. Schumacher and Mrs. M.Shower were in an auto wreck at San Diego Monday, Mr. Shower being injured. The party motored down to see the eclipse. Cloudy weather Monday prevented the unobstructed view of the eclipse. A small rift in the clouds at noon gave observers a partial view of the moon's shadow as it passed across the face of the sun, but it was of short duration. William Jennings Bryan, one of the nation's most brilliant orators, is scheduled to speak at the high school auditorium at 4 o'clock this afternoon. He will deliver his famous lecture on "Science vs. Evolution" or "Did God Make Man in His Own Image." Kurt Epstein, L. B. Webber and Stanley Curtis left Saturday for San Francisco where they expect to spend a week. Mayor Stark, City Manager Among the party are Max Nebelung and Dr. Ellis. We are pleased to learn that our worthy neighbor H. E. Boldt, who has been dangerously ill, is convalescing. The handsome residence of Mr. E. S. Saxton will be completed next week. Mr. S. goes to San Francisco in a few days to meet his family who will arrive at that place from the east. The plaiking of the bridge at the crossing of Los Angeles and Santa Ana streets, has become displaced and broken. A few timely repairs may save the legs of some valuable horse or the neck of some luckless driver. The rain of last month did not damage the sheep feed as much as was anticipated. John Fischer has finished harvesting his crop of grapes. The largest peaches and apples in town are found in Bremmer-man's orchard. Colony Qu (Continued from here been lumped together co-operatives prophest made they come to 'frist base.' Sooo—an instance of the then we have never hated To put it mildly man around here are all should be. BABY BOY BORN A baby boy arrived Mrs. Donald Humric Acacia street, Garden Santa Ana Community August 24. SEE FOR YOURS No Noise... Servel stays silent. frigerator operates w There's no machine No Wear... Because the freezing motor—no moving vel is trouble-free! Under the whip. The final outfit all-Boston affair. At least, feeling better now that the ring high. The Sox, you will favorites before the season Feller were not having the his career the Cleveland In- well out in front in the rue. But that's one of the name. At any rate, this year's show they've been through a Anaheim generously responded to the Red Cross call for funds for the relief of stricken Japan. This city's quota was $950, but more than $1200 was subscribed in a day. Other communities also went over the top. The Jap is an Ishmaelite in California, but when he is in distress and needing aid everybody remembers that he is also a human being. Bill Cook has enrolled as a student at U.S.C., and will be a member of the Frosh football eleven. Being only a freshman he will not be able to play on the varsity team, but he is regarded as a coming star and will eventually shine as one of the greatest stars on the coast. Coach Henderson has been endeavoring to land him for some time. During his short stay at Stanford he proved himself to be a great foolball player. A number of young friends of Robert Beck gave him a surprise party on his fifteenth birthday anniversary on Monday when a happy evening was spent by those present. Among the guests were Florence Backs, Helen and Nellie Grafton, Idaline and Marguerite Schlosser, Annie Freese, Janet Fraser, Joe Bushard, Tommie Kuchel, Bettie Grafton, Britts Price, Walter Blakeley, Robert Beck, Charles Walters, Ensley Beck and Francis Bushard. California celebrated its 73rd William Jennings Bryan, one of the nation's most brilliant orators, is scheduled to speak at the high school auditorium at 4 o'clock this afternoon. He will deliver his famous lecture on "Science vs. Evolution" or "Did God Make Man in His Own Image." Kurt Epstein, L. B. Webber and Stanley Curtis left Saturday for San Francisco where they expect to spend a week. Mayor Stark, City Manager Steward and City Engineer Butler and members of the city council are attending the meeting of the League of Municipalities at San Diego this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Cassou, after spending two weeks at Balboa, are now sojourning at San Juan Hot Springs. GRAPE BLIGHT LOST INDIAN HIS JOB Taken from the files of October 18, 1923, the following story will be of utmost interest to our readers who remember those days of long ago and to those who remember hearing the stories told of the grape blight that wiped out the grape growers in this area many years ago. The story of the Indian worker made him useful in the flourishing days of wine making. The story as taken from the files follows: In 1884 the phyloxera killed all the grapevines in this valley, wine making ceased and land owners began raising oranges and walnuts. For a quarter of a century previous to that time thousands of acres were devoted to grape culture. Indians from the Warner ranch and Pala reservation 80 miles east of here came each year to pick the grapes and help the vineyardists in wine making. Three or four hundred Indians would come in October and stay during the season of grape picking and would then return to their former habitation. This custom was operated for years. These Indians would colonize here during their stay and some high old-times were had among the tribesmen. Quarrels often ensued when too much vino tinto was imbibed, and a dead Indian in the morning, lying in the bush by the roadside was not an unusual sight. They were faithful workers and never harmed anyone outside their clans, but a drunken Indian with a knife was capable of doing much damage, some of them being experts in the carving line. During those early days a chinese colony numbering 200 coolies were housed in shacks on Chartres street, between Los Angeles and Lemon. On the northwest corner of Los Angeles and Chartres street headquarters for the Chinese populace were maintained. Sin See Wo was the mandarin or boss, and his word was law among them. He ruled over the Orientals who really were his slaves. These coolies were farmed out to ranchers to do various kinds of labor. At the death of Sin See Wo his brother, Man Wo, assumed the dictatorship and held sway for many years. The Chinese were clannish and huddled together in their close quarters, never going beyond the confines of the allotted area in the section named. They were inveterate gamblers and most of their earnings really went back into the coffers of the big boss. In those days opium smoking was the popular pastime of the coolies. These Chinese had their quarrels also and rival tongs clashed frequently and a dead chinaman occasionally was the result. Man Wo, the boss, now dead, had a wife and raised two sons, both of whom attended the grammar schools here. They spoke English fluently. Both men are now residents of Los Angeles, and are influential among the Chinese. Polio Cases In County Now Number Forty Up to midweek Orange county had yet to record its first death from infantile paralysis this year. But the number of cases in the county since the first of the year was increased to 40 with the admission to the county hospital of one case Monday and four Tuesday. There were at midweek two patients in respirators. The proportion of young adults continued to run high among those stricken. Of the five new cases this week two were children and three were young adults. Swarming or flying termites do not attack wood or other articles. The destruction is caused by their descendants which are the worker termites. 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 Today's Best Buy— SERVEL REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE HERE NOW! No more waiting for refrigerators! 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