anaheim-gazette 1948-12-02

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago December 13, 1873 Christmas Festival—The ladies and gentlemen who are interesting themselves in the "Christmas tree" festivities held a business meeting on Wednesday evening in the reading room of Clark and Austin's library and appointed the following committees: On music Misses Bessie Hardin, Ada Des Granges, Nita Marquis, Austin and Harvey, and Messrs. A. J. Brown, S. A. Hawkins, Wm. Crowther. On decorations Mrs. L. J. Lockhart, Mrs. Wallace, Misses Carola Langenberger, Annie Bremmerman, Felice carrillo, Katie Harris, Mrs. Anderson, Max Nebelung, Morris Steinhart, George Greeley, George Spurgeon, and C. T. Harris. On arrangements, S. H. Dyer, A. G. Smith, Byron Clark, E. A. Pullen, Pete Richards and G. W. McCoy. On finance: Dr. J. S. Gardiner, Mrs. Eldridge and Mrs. Crowther. On distribution, Misses Fannie Lockhart, Nellie Kuchel, Ettaferred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Richard Heimann, H. E. Boldt, and J. Westphal for inspection and approval with instructions to report their action to the Board of Trustees at their first regular meeting. Messrs. Langenberger, Fischer, Zeyn, Korn and Lorenz were re-elected as the board of trustees to serve the ensuing year. The new board will meet for organization in January. At Mr. Layman's, in Gospel Swamp, we saw two pumpkins, one of which weighed two hundred and one pounds and the other one hundred and eighteen. These two specimens grew within two rods of one another. The attention of our new supervisor, Judge Evey, is called to the holes existing in all the bridges—so-called—between here and the 17 mile station. A few evenings ago one of the horses of the Los Angeles and San Diego stage line Annual Stockholders Meeting—The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Anaheim Lighter Co. was held, pursuant to published notice at the office of the company on Monday last. The reports of the treasurer and secretary for the fiscal year ending November 30, 1873, were presented and re- At Mr. Layman's in Gospel Swamp, we saw two pumpkins, one of which weighed two hundred and one pounds and the other one hundred and eighteen. These two specimens grew within two rods of one another. The attention of our new supervisor, Judge Evey, is called to the holes existing in all the bridges—so-called—between here and the 17 mile station. A few evenings ago one of the horses of the Los Angeles and San Diego stage line almost broke a leg in extricating himself from one of them. A physician writes asking the renewal of a note and says: "We are in a horrible crisis: there is not a sick man in the district—This physician lives in Anaheim and is noted for the accuracy of his statements." Two hundred thousand gallons of wine were shipped from Anaheim Landing during the year ending November 30, instead of 14,000 as reported by the Wine Dealers Gazette. "YOU CAN GET THEM ALL AT SMITH & REAFSYNDER!" Give Christmas gifts that last through the "YOU CAN GET THEM ALL AT SMITH & REAFSYNDER!" Give Christmas gifts that last through the years as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness. You'll find a complete selection of timely suggestions for the tots, teenagers, Mother and Dad and Grand-pop and Grandma. Come in -- browse around this week. We'll lay away any gift you want. Open Saturday Evening Till 9 No City Sales Tax FREE PARKING SMITH-REAFSNYDER FURNITURE CO. Est. 1867 Complete Furnishings for the Home 151 N. LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM 2409 and during Friday, making the day one of the most disagreeable in the history of the town. While Samuel Kraemer was temporarily absent from his home at Placentia on Sunday morning, his two little children, aged three and five years played with matches and set fire to the lace curtains in their bedroom. Mrs. Kraemer was in another part of the house at the time and when the cries of the children attracted her attention the flames had attained considerable headway. A high wind was blowing at the time and the house was in imminent peril of destruction. She pulled the curtains down and smothered the flames with a rug. Her cries brought a neighbor, who happened to be passing, to the rescue when the flames which had communicated to the woodwork were subdued. Mrs. Kraemer was quite severely burned about the face and arms. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Porter, accompanied by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. McCann, arrived last week from Chicago and will make this city their future home. They will reside on Mr. Porter's ranch west of Anaheim and are temporary guests of Mrs. Warner's. Mrs. Seegar entertained the Ladies Euchre club at the Hotel Del Campo parlors on Thursday afternoon. The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with La France roses and carnations. A very interesting game of euchre was played at which the first prize, a handsome punch bowl, was won by Mrs. Louis Passmore. The second, a china stamp box painted by Miss Bessie Schubert of Los Angeles, was won by Mrs. Shanley and the consolation was captured by Mrs. Lloyd Bailey. Fred Backs is papering the premises next to McCullom's and refitting the same preparatory to their occupancy by his honor, Judge Shanley, as justice of the peace. roof from a defective flue and the entire upper floor story was in flames, but in a few minutes the boys had it subdued before the flames reached the lower story. This is one of the oldest residence buildings in town. It was the home of F. Conrad when he owned the brewery in the old brick building in the rear. The brick building is now occupied by Fritz Kluewer, wholesale dealer in near beer, cider and other soft drinks. The house was occupied by the Escalante family who lost most of their furnishings. One blazing shingle got away in the high wind and landed in a date palm tree in front of Frank Dyer's residence at Lemon and Cypress streets. A hurry-up call to Adele street where the firemen were busy with the first fire brought a detachment of men with a section of hose to the new seat of trouble and the flames were extinguished before they reached the house. At four o'clock the same morning fire broke out in the Cherry Blossom but was subdued before gaining much headway. Johnny Walls was in town this week from Los Angeles, with a new bunch of stories, one of which involves an editor, who was attacked by a furious beast. We have Frank Dyer's authority for the statement. John, John, will you never be good. The Chamber of Commerce is preparing an ordinance regulating parking on business streets. It will be submitted to the trustees tonight. A parking law has become a necessity. Many out-of-town people who come here to trade, fine it impossible to park their cars in the business section. The Ray Fisher residence on South Lemon street, which was sold at auction on Saturday, was purchased by C. H. Snow, his bid being $9,000. Ed Kelly made the first bid of $8,000. Mrs. Mary Bush, widow of the late John Bush, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ray Bush. California Agriculture's Demands (Continued from Page 1) be all right,' seemed to be sure of these appeals, which evidently in the case of the keepers was in the form of solute demand. "This contrast came when cotton people got in their irons here's a group along corn, wheat, tobacco and others, including potatoes, has long been a recipient of government aid. But what do find? Not satisfaction and more demands for changes in age allotments, payments, and all the other 'little' regular that must go hand in hand; these direct efforts of Washington to 'bail out' farmers. "Only one farmer, Ernest Merritt, a Madera county rafter stood up against the floodgage subsidy trend apparently wide open by President Truman victory. He was a lone voice ing out against support on prices, acreage controls and sidies. "The citrus approach to aid was still based on more for school lunch and export but the CFGE witnesses saw less the government gave support of other commodities would insist on like treatment oranges, lemons and grape However, they wanted all sticks to be on production cost level no chance of profit such as in many of the 'handouts'" Jackson's Drug Silver Opening This Saturday (Continued from Page 1) Miss Virginia Herrington, clerks and cosmeticians. Old fashioned apothecary globes mark the prescriptive partment contrasting with Twentieth century lighting volt slim-line tubes in those of the store. Fred Backs is papering the premises next to McCullom's and refitting the same preparatory to their occupancy by his honor, Judge Shanley, as justice of the peace. The social club entertained their friends at a dance at the Del Campo on Thursday evening. It was a very enjoyable affair. The orchestra composed of J. W. Whann, cornet; Wm. Craig, violin; Mrs. Cora Erdman, piano and Harry Bundy, euphonium, furnished excellent music. Refreshments were served and the dance terminated at 1 o'clock. In the cake walk march the prizes were taken by Dr. F. H. Houck and Miss Maud Nickey, one of the charming society belles of Santa Ana. The Fullerton band announces its seventh annual masquerade ball on New Year's eve at Chadbourne's hall. Some of the most delightful masquerades in the history of the county are the balls given on New Year's eve by this popular band. Prof. Walter Crowther will lead the band. Charley Storm will be the floor manager and Billy Hale will do the inspecting of maskers. What more do you want? Count us in on the masquerade. George S. Smith of Santa Ana drove over yesterday accompanied by his brother, E. M. Smith, recently out from Nebraska. Mrs. Louis Passmore spent a few days at the Roller ranch last week. Mr. Passmore has gone into the commission business in Los Angeles. Adair Scott has developed into a horse trader of no mean ability. The other day he traded a horse for "Quermack" whose track record was 15, but now the best he can do is get under the wire in 3 flat. Scotty is a lucky boy. Billy Freise is in Los Angeles where he expects to have a position with the Los Angeles Brewing Company very soon. Mrs. Lloyd Bailey and child returned yesterday to her home in Los Angeles after spending several weeks with relatives and friends in town. Many out-of-town people who come here to trade, fine it impossible to park their cars in the business section. The Ray Fisher residence on South Lemon street, which was sold at auction on Saturday, was purchased by C. H. Snow, his bid being $9,000. Ed Kelly made the first bid of $8,000. Mrs. Mary Bush, widow of the late John Bush, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rex Bradley, at Fullerton Sunday at the age of 73. Mrs. Bush was one of the old time residents of Anaheim. Twenty-three babies were born in Anaheim during the month of November. Fifteen of them were boys and eight girls. NOT ONLY TEACHERS RECEIVE APPLES! Good customers deserve red apples from business men just as much as teachers, from pupils, according to L. D. Johnson, owner of a used car emporium, 360 South Los Angeles street, this city. It seems Johnson launched on a new version of an old custom this week by decorating his desk with well polished fugatives from an apple pie. He stated something like, "Just desserts for good customers..." Job Printing At The Gazette Phone 2206 Give a Gift for the Home For remembrance and comfort not only for Christmas but for every day let us build your box springs and mattress. New Mattresses The finest for less HOLLYWOOD BEDS Custom Built ... Any Length ... Any Width REMEMBER! Your bed is only as good as your spring and mattress Anaheim Mattress Factory 102 W. La Palma St. Phone 24 Billy Freise is in Los Angeles where he expects to have a position with the Los Angeles Brewing Company very soon. Mrs. Lloyd Bailey and child returned yesterday to her home in Los Angeles after spending several weeks with relatives and friends in town. Indications yesterday were good for rain. Is Oliver Hill's predicated storm for December 15th about to arrive? Fred Tuffree was in from Placentia yesterday. He is interested in getting up a baseball league to be composed of nines from nearby towns. Will Julian came over from Long Beach on Friday evening to attend the social hop. Prof. Little, principal of the public schools, informs us that the schools will close for the holiday vacation on the 23rd when the scholars will give a Christmas program. 25 Years Ago December 13, 1923 With the wind blowing a gale Sunday morning the shriek of the fire siren at half past nine o'clock was an alarming sound, as a fire on such a day might be a disastrous one. It was discovered that the old Conrad residence on Adele street was in flames and it being but four blocks from the station the fire department was promptly on hand. The fire started in the California Agriculture's Demands (Continued from Page 1) All right,' seemed to be the espace of these appeals, which incentrally in the case of the bee appers was in the form of an abtute demand. This contrast came when the ton people got in their innings. Now here's a group along with wheat, tobacco and a few peppers, including potatoes, which long been a recipient of govment aid. But what did we do? Not satisfaction and joy but more demands for changes in acreallotments, payments, loans and all the other 'little' regulations must go hand in hand with the direct efforts of Washington 'bail out' farmers. Only one farmer, Ernest A. Harritt, a Madera county rancher, stood up against the floodgate of his sidy trend apparently jarred he open by President Truman's story. He was a lone voice cryout against support or floor ces, acreage controls and subses. The citrus approach to federal was still based on more money from school lunch and export help the CFGE witnesses said unless the government gave up its port of other commodities they could insist on like treatment for anges, lemons and grapefruit. However, they wanted all support be on production cost level with chance of profit such as exists many of the 'handouts' today." Jackson's Drug Silver Opening This Saturday (Continued from Page 1) iss Virginia Herrington, drug orks and cosmeticians. Old fashioned apothecary show boxes mark the prescription detreatment contrasting with the eighteenth century lighting of 750 ft slim-line tubes in the front BABY BOY BORN A baby son was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Feliciano Balvadare, 1027 Patt street, Anaheim, Wednesday of last week at the Orange County hospital. The newcomer tipped the scales at six pounds and eleven ounces. Corn is harvested below sea-level in the Caspian plains and at altitudes of more than 12,000 feet in the Peruvian Andes. RAY & OSCAR CLEANERS THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS MAIN OFFICE-PLANT 630 So. Los Angeles - Ph. 4014 VALENCIA HOTEL 182 W. Center - 2281 For the Busy Down-town Person WHY DRIVE? Go GREYHOUND and RELAX Forget traffic worries Jackson's Drug Silver Opening This Saturday (Continued from Page 1) Iss Virginia Herrington, drug marks and cosmeticians. Old fashioned apothecary show tubes mark the prescription department contrasting with the twentieth century lighting of 750 slim-line tubes in the front store. Terra cotta marbelized interlocking rubber tile flooring laid on lotex assures foot ease and eye rest. Walls are pale aqua complementing a ceiling of star dust pink. Abundance of streamlined, well designed show cases display merchandise in the spacious store. For added convenience a conveyor chain belt carries supplies and from the basement. Office of the store features pale green enbed plywood dado, rubber tile or wall paper in a southern sitting pattern. Brilliant highlights on the Emerson street side of the store are window box windows displaying interactive wares. The company, which remained open during alterations, will continue its policy "prompt, professional service with a friendly air," Jackson remarked. An addition to general contract- Forget traffic worries There Are No Lower Fares! SAN DIEGO - $1.41 FRESNO - $3.60 EL PASO - $14.80 SAN FRANCISCO - $5.50 CHICAGO - $36.85 PORTLAND - $13.35 Additional Savings on Round Trip Fares A. M. THOMAS, Agent 217 So. Los Angeles St. - ANAHEIM Phone 3404 GREYHOUND REDDY KILOWATT SAYS... When you sit and listen to your electric washer When you sit and listen to your electric washer at work, remember this: It takes just as much energy to wash clothes as it used to—but not yours. Your electric switches bring you all the extra energy you need, from a total supply of millions of kilowatts. They make you a real tower of strength! SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY