anaheim-gazette 1949-06-30

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Active Member—National Editorial Association, California Newspaper Publishers Association and Weekly Newspaper Aa'n of Orange County NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION Published every Thursday at 259 E. Center Street, Anaheim, California. Phone 2206-2207 Entered as second-class matter at the Postoffice at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1897 Subscription per Year, $2.00; 2 Years, $3.50; 6 Months, $1.25 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 Mrs. Henry Kuchel — Theodore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Where the U.S.A. Began The 250th Anniversary of Colonial Williamsburg is to be celebrated in that famous Virginia community with a round of activities throughout the year. A good many years ago "We (J. E. Jones and wife) drove over a long, poor highway until we came to a bend in the road where workmen were engaged in an unusual occupation. Naturally we stopped to inquire what was going on, and the men on the job enthusiastically informed us that they were uncovering the foundations of the Virginia Capitol building when England reigned and ruled nearly everything in that part of America. We promptly decided to stay around. The next morning we called the printing office and began a warm friendship with Editor Osborne, who had re-established the Virginia Gazette—the oldest newspaper in America. The next event on that trip was to Jamestown Island down through the years we have gone again and of several Nations partook in that service on that Island where the first legislative assembly in America was held—and—Captain John Smith lives in history as the Englishman who held possession of Jamestown Island. Tidy it is a Must to visit and accept it as the greatest of all symbols of the Birth of America. Credit for the restoration of Williamsburg is due to John D. Rockefeller who has brought Colonial Williamsburg back to the front and rebuilt most of the city. The Governor of Virginia and the Mayor of the City of Williamsburg have issued proclamations to inform the Nation of the great events that are happening in the place that was at one time known as the Middle Plantation. That Middle Plantation is the most beloved spot in our Nation, for the simple reason that it was the "good beginning." "It is therefore fitting that this Anniversary in the history of Williamsburg be observed," says But today, society has even to a point where firecrackers man candles and all else in the past typified the Four longer are the principal action of the Nation's number holiday—they're too dangerous Instead, in a great many families whiz around the couse side by automobile and genie consider the Fourth just an day off. In this respect, the National Safety Council—whose task it is to help keep people accidents, predicts that if skies prevail during the R of July week-end, the death will stretch above the 250 The number of injuries isn't forecast. Certainly kids—and grow too—used to suffer countless from exploding fireworks families celebrated the Four home. But from the record would seem that firecrackers hardly more dangerous to life limb than auto-cluttered ways. From a safe and sane point, it makes one wonder is the best way to celebrate aican independence: the old ioned, fireworks way—or the ent hit-the-road method? An Abundance of Hysteria Some people say there is much politics in the government at Washington. Supposing that's no reason why ever should seem quarrelsome ready to engage in disputes what should be done to strait up this grand old world. Inuals, private concerns and talists have been doing down through the years. slastically informed us that they were uncovering the foundations of the Virginia Capitol building when England reigned and ruled nearly everything in that part of America. We promptly decided to stay around. The next morning we called the printing office and began a warm friendship with Editor Osborne, who had re-established the Virginia Gazette—the oldest newspaper in America. The next event on that trip was to Jamestown Island down through the years we have gone again and again to Williamsburg — and Jamestown is always on our schedule. On a Sunday morning we attended one of the most wonderful church services of all our lifetime. The Bishop from Norfolk headed the entire membership of old Bruton Parish church on this visit to Jamestown. Only the walls of the old church at Jamestown stand as mute evidence of the early days in our glorious history. Marble tablets, headstones and tombs remind us of the passing of Time. Pocahontas, the famous "Indian Princess" was married to John Rolfe at that church altar. Just as our Sunday morning service was about to begin, a number of English Naval officers appeared in resplendent uniforms. The finest groups of Americans, Englishmen and representatives The Governor of Virginia and the Mayor of the City of Williamsburg have issued proclamations to inform the Nation of the great events that are happening in the place that was at one time known as the Middle Plantation. That Middle Plantation is the most beloved spot in our Nation, for the simple reason that it was the "good beginning." "It is therefore fitting that this Anniversary in the history of Williamsburg be observed," says the Governor, and he urges all the people of Virginia to join with the citizens of Williamsburg to commemorate this 250th Anniversary. Governor Tuck, several millions of your fellow Americans are going to "come from everywhere" throughout this memorable year to show their appreciation of "Old Virginny," the birthplace of Our America—J. E. Jones, National Industries News Service. July 4—Safe and Sane? "Through the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air" Time was when Americans gave proof they treasured the spirit of independence in a very realistic fashion—and that grand old verse could have been written on any Fourth of July, instead of during a war. $50,000 or $500 savings accounts earn 1½% interest at Bank of America Every Bank of America savings account, no matter how large, earns 1½% interest, compounded semi-annually. Deposits made on or before July 11 Bank of America Every Bank of America savings account, no matter how large, earns 1½% interest, compounded semi-annually. Deposits made on or before July 11 earn interest from July 1 Whether you have $50, $100, $500 or more, deposit it in Bank of America. In addition to all other protections, your dollars in this bank are secured by capital funds and reserves in excess of $325 million. For maximum protection and maximum availability always deposit your savings in a bank. Millions of Californians have savings accounts in Bank of America. Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION California's Statewide Bank MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MEMBER FEDERAL REBENKY SYSTEM But today, society has evolved to a point where firecrackers, rotten candles and all else which the past typified the Fourth no longer are the principal attraction of the Nation's number one holiday—they're too dangerous, instead, in a great many cases, milliles whiz around the country by automobile and generally consider the Fourth just another day off. In this respect, the National Safety Council—whose thankless job it is to help keep people from incidents, predicts that if sunny days prevail during the Fourth July week-end, the death total will stretch above the 250 mark. The number of injuries isn't even precast. Certainly kids—and grown-ups,—used to suffer countless burns from exploding fireworks when families celebrated the Fourth at home. But from the record, it would seem that firecrackers are hardly more dangerous to life and job than auto-cluttered highways. From a safe and sane standpoint, it makes one wonder which the best way to celebrate American independence: the old fashioned, fireworks way—or the present hit-the-road method? On Abundance of Hysteria Some people say there is too much politics in the government Washington. Supposing there is, it's no reason why everybody could seem quarrelsome and ready to engage in disputes as to what should be done to straighten up this grand old world. Individuals, private concerns and capitals have been doing the jobown through the years. Employers and workers have common interests in all the affairs of life. Aren't we wasting an enormous amount of the nation's wealth in trying to do everything differently from the way we did the same things in the past? Of course Europe, Asia, Africa, Hawaii, the Philippines, Porto Rico, Mexico and the rest of the world is a large coverage. If our politicians weren't so excited the rest of us might live in hopes that a real "United Nations" will be evolved and gradually reunite the nations. That's as good a recipe for handling a bad situation as anything else. Why not try it? Sense and Safety Safety is largely a matter of common sense. That applies on the Fourth of July weekend as well as at any other time. Common sense leads one to drive at a reasonable speed, to observe traffic signals, avoid drowsiness at the wheel, keep the car in good mechanical condition, and not to mix even ONE drink with driving. Common sense also prevents one from swimming alone, or attempting to swim farther than he is reasonably capable of doing, or from going into water immediately after a heavy meal. There needn't be any 300 or 400 accidental deaths over this weekend. The anticipated toll can be cut virtually to the vanishing point through the exercise of due precautions by all. If a trip is worth making, then it's worth a little extra time and care to see that you and your family—and the other fellow too—get a chance to enjoy it and to take other trips in the future. S. H. Finley, E. S. Wallace, Richard Egan, C. C. Chapman, R. H. Sanborn, George W. Minter and D. A. Riggs. Miss Ida Maetze and Miss Lena Langhammer, two charming young school marms from Bellville and Brenham, Texas, spent yesterday visiting with the family of Dr. Bailey. The young ladies came out with the N.E.A. excursion and have been busy taking in the sights of southern California. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sandilands of Placentia spent Thursday and Friday in Los Angeles. They attended the theatre on Thursday evening and returned home on Friday afternoon's train. Fred Backs has been elected secretary of the Building and Loan Association. Vice-president Wm. Chynowith removed to Los Angeles. Fay McKinley celebrated her birthday on Friday by inviting a number of her young friends to luncheon. A delightful time was spent by the children in various games and the luncheon was given full justice. Walter Crowther has heard from his father who is now in Scotland with his two daughters. He contemplates 'leaving for Germany soon to look into the walnut situation and hopes to meet Mr. Zeyn in Hanover. Henry Albrecht is building a new tank house for John L. Schumacher, the soda water manufacturer at his home on East Center street. Fred Lewis and sister, Mrs. Cora Deering came down from Los Angeles on Monday for a short visit with the folks at home. Freddy Rimpau returned on... IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago July 11, 1874 Dr. James Ellis, for sometime just a resident of this placeinds locating himself in Los Angeles permanently in order to practice his profession of medicine. The doctor is a member of the English Royal college of surons and is an ex-surgeon of the english navy. During his practice he has favorably impressed the public as a skillful physician and his departure will be the cause of much regret. On Wednesday evening the newly elected officers of Orange Bridge No. 225, I.O.O.F. were installed by Deputy District Grandmaster, C. W. Champlain, assisted by Grand Marshal John Fischer, Grand Treasurer, M. L. Goodman, Grand Secretary P. G. McKinnie, Grand Marshal Jonas J. Dyer and Grand Guardian John P. Zeyn, the names of the officers are as follows: D. C. Hayward, N.G.; M. Peters, V.G.; D. K Shrode, measurer; A. Johnson, R.S.; H. Rockwood, P.S. The lodge, though full in its infancy has a membership of 23 persons is out of debt and has money in its treasury. Mr. Philip Davis of the firm of Davis & Bro., has returned from New York where he has been to make arrangements for the purchase of wool. As will be seen by their special advertisement the firm will pay the highest market price for wool and will make liberal cash advances to their customers. Tim Carroll has secured a pat-nt for a tree lifter which is designed to take up trees in such a manner as to retain the earth around the roots. The lifter has been tested by several gentlemen Anaheim with satisfactory re- from San Francisco brought with him nine thousand Henry cartridges. Many an antlered monarch of the hills will have cause to regret this armed occupation of his domain. Mr. Sontag, cashier of the San Francisco port office department has been in Anaheim for the last few days. He has been the guest of his friend V. R. White, Esq. Rev. L. P. Webber, on account of continued ill health has been compelled to resign the pastorship of the Presbyterian church of this city. Dr. William U. Hardin and Mr. M. S. Jones have formed a co-partnership and have taken offices in the Odd Fellows building over Heinmann & George's store. Notes from Orange—The comet has been discovered by our folks. Mr. Smith has moved a neat little shop to town. Corn is doing fine. At the meeting of the Semi-Tropic Water Co., Mr. Bowers, the efficient superintendent was re-elected. B. F. Smith has opened a butcher shop at Richland and Santa Ana. Heiman & George have purchased the home of F. M. Holmsley and moved it on their lots on Sycamore street. J. K. Tuffree has opened a wood yard on Los Angeles street opposite the Masonic hall. Mr. Squires informs us that a bridge has been placed across the Santa Ana ditch on the Santiago road. Henry Albrecht is building a new tank house for John L. Schumacher, the soda water manufacturer at his home on East Center street. Fred Lewis and sister, Mrs. Cora Deering came down from Los Angeles on Monday for a short visit with the folks at home. Freddy Rimpau returned on Saturday from a three week's camping trip to Capistrano springs. Gus Hansen and family of Orangethorpe are spending a few weeks at Capistrano Hot Springs. His son, Arnold, accompanied him and his place at the Central telephone exchange is taken by Paul Turk. 25 Years Ago July 10, 1924 Registration for the August primaries will close July 25. If you have not yet registered and want to express your preference for candidates, get your name on the roll before business closes on July 25. If you have moved from one precinct to another you must have your registration changed. At the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday a resolution was adopted asking President Coolidge, if possible, to prevent the warship maneuvers contemplated for Pacific waters. The resolution, which was introduced by D. Jessurun, states that such a mobilization might be construed as a warlike demonstration and threatening the world. C. C. Champan, one of the delegates at large to the Republican convention has returned home. He visited Buffalo and New York City after the convention adjourned and found sentiment overwhelmingly favorable to Coolidge and Davis. He looks for a sweeping victory for the Republican ticket. At the Olympic games at Paris Tuesday, Glenn Hartranft won second place in the shot put. Houser of U.S.C. was first, but Hartranft's throw was only a fraction of an inch short of his. The gypsy fortune tellers who have been doing a very thriving business here for some weeks, gathered up their doll rags Saturday and departed hence. The $900 per quarter license fee was too steep for them. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carroll have... make arrangements for the purchase of wool. As will be seen by their special advertisement the farm will pay the highest market price for wool and will make liberal cash advances to their customers. Tim Carroll has secured a pat-ent for a tree lifter which is de-gned to take up trees in such a manner as to retain the earth around the roots. The lifter has been tested by several gentlemen Anaheim with satisfactory results. By its aid Dr. Hardin trans-anted five thousand trees, and July fifteen have died. Mr. James McFadden of Santa Ana who has recently returned from the eastern states intends evoting his attention to the manufacture of cheese. He has purchased and shipped to Newport Landing a cargo of lumber with which to erect the necessary buildings. John Bush who lately returned Heiman & George have purchased the home of F. M. Holmsley and moved it on Sycamore street. J. K. Tuffree has opened a wood yard on Los Angeles street opposite the Masonic hall. Mr. Squires informs us that a bridge has been placed across the Santa Ana ditch on the Santiago road. Dr. Yocum has rented the dwelling house on Center street, at present occupied by Tim Boege. The San Francisco Circus is announced to appear in Los Angeles on the 17th. The whooping cough is quite prevalent among the young of Anaheim. Rev. Dr. Julius Eckman, the first Jewish Rabbi who came to California died in San Francisco last Saturday. 50 Years Ago July 10, 1899 The school trustees have elected Prof. Evans principal of the high school and Mrs. French assistant. They are both accomplished and able teachers. A third teacher of sciences will be engaged but the trustees have not decided which one of the twenty applicants to elect for the position. At the school bond election in centralia on Saturday to vote for 2000 bonds for building a new school house thirty-six votes were cast. Twenty-seven for the bonds and nine against. More than the necessary two-thirds required to carry the bonds. A new two-story structure will be erected adjoining the present school house. Miss Jessie Melrose entertained the Evening Social club on Thursday at her home on Adele street. The card tables were arranged on the side balcony which was gaily decorated with Japanese lanterns and flags. After the cards several other games were indulged in, at which Miss Anne Everhardy and Herman Stern won prizes. The cuchre prized fell to the following: first prizes to Miss Elizabeth Kuchel and Wm. Salvin, the second to Miss Zelma Bailey and Dr. Houck, and the consolation to Miss Marie Rimpau and Arnold Hansen. The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce has appointed the following citizens to the southwestern commercial congress which convenes in Los Angeles this week: D. H. Thomas, W. H. Spurgeon, James McFadden, Captain Tuesday, Glenn Hartranft won second place in the shot put. Houser of U.S.C. was first, but Hartranft's throw was only a fraction of an inch short of his. The gypsy fortune tellers who have been doing a very thriving business here for some weeks, gathered up their doll rags Saturday and departed hence. The $900 per quarter license fee was too steep for them. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carroll have just returned from a two weeks trip to Yosemite and other points north. On their return they stopped at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller at Jamestown. They found both Mr. and Mrs. Miller enjoying excellent health, although Mr. Miller has passed his 90th year. Although the Millers moved away from Anaheim many years ago, they keep posted on local affairs, as they read the Gazette regularly. According to Assessor Sleeper, 2811 tax exemption claims were filed by soldiers in the county this year, the total value of the property exempted being $1,228,830. This is an increase of more than 500 claims over last year. Dr. Walter R. Blakely was this week attending the state convention of optometrists at Pasadena. The doctor is chairman of one of the committees and took an active part in the convention. According to Postmaster Whitaker's report, receipts of the Anaheim postoffice totaled $483,382.70 for the fiscal year ending June 30, an increase of 11 per cent over the previous year. Worth Bailey and wife of San Francisco are rejoicing over the advent of a son (the second) born to them on the glorious Fourth of July. Worth is the son of Dr. Lloyd C. Bailey and was born in Anaheim where he has many California Last Week (Western News Service) The Governor said he would not call a special election for Proposition No. 4, the old age and blind law adopted by the people last November, deriving that if the legislature wanted the proposition repealed, it had plenty of time to pass a bill to submit the repeal to voters in the state; laid the blame for the tangled financial situation of the state directly on the legislature declaring it should "practice economy and not spend more money than it provides revenue for"; asserted it is "absurd" for the legislature to be talking about a special session to finance the school program In AB 2120, which he would veto if it came to him without sufficient revenues provided for; said he had a prioriy program for expenditure of about $15 million dollars over the budget but would not comment on what the program was in the way of special appropriation bills; visited the state district attorneys' convention in Coronado, and returned for the Governors' annual Conference in Colorado. The Legislature: Continued to pass appropriation bills which the governor will refuse to sign unless sufficient revenue is provided in finance them; scuttled the Teney loyalty oath bills in the assembly by sending them back to the rules committee by voice vote, there they will remain buried for the remainder of the session; laid definite plans to go home by July from all indications, no additional bill introduced calling a special election in November for school bonds to finance distressed districts, which if it passes, will automatically carry the initiative for repeal of Proposition No. 4. WASHINGTON AS SEEN By Congressman JOHN PHILLIPS A week ago, I had such an interesting and stimulating experience that I want to share it with you folks at home. It started about noon on a Saturday. A long distance call came in from New York and I heard the voice of Representative Ralph Gwinn of the 27th District asking me if I would help arrange a meeting with the House Appropriations Committee for the following Monday evening. To make a story short, a group of small business men in that district, the principal city of which is Bronxville, began to feel concern about taxes, about increasing appropriations, and about the direction in which the Ship of State is sailing. They held a meeting on May 23rd. They called it a "Petition Party," and 250 people came to it. The "Council of Small Business in Westchester County" was formed, and began to take signatures to petitions. At last count there were 3,000 signers, are deeply worried about the tax and spending situation. We represent the viewpoints of about 25,000 small business concerns and professional men and 200,000 people of small means." They added, "Conditions are tightening up, but the costs of government keep going up." "In our businesses," they said, "we have to balance our budgets. If the income is just so much, then the outgo must be trimmed to fit." So, they concluded, "It is hereby resolved, that we respectfully petition the Congress to get out its blue pencils and begin cutting the National Budget forthwith. Stop adopting new government activities. Stop talking about imposing more tax burdens on us. Begin balancing the budget the other way—by reducing expenses. De-flate the over manned bureaucracies. The Hoover Commission's report shows where and how to start. We promise to support Congress in all efforts to peel the thick fat of wasted taxes off the fiscal hide of Washington, D. C." One is a teacher in the schools of Bronxville, one is an attorney and the former mayor, and one is an optician. I rise to take my hat off to the three little guys. If every community in the United States will produce three little guys with equal courage and earnestness, we may still save the Republic, and avoid dictatorship. HOLIDAY TRAFFIC TOLL America's traffic accident toll usually suffers an upsurge on holiday week ends, warns the National Automobile Club. On this coming July Fourth week end, do your part to keep this upsurge down by driving with extra caution and showing extra courtesy to your fellow drivers on the road. NOW 3 OUT OF 4 TELEPHONE ORDERS FILLED IN A MONTH In some fastest-growing areas the wait still is long—but we're making steady progress 1. Installers have been working fast the first half of 1949... keeping up their pace of the postwar years. Here in the West, 145,000 new telephones will have gone into service in the first six months of the year. Although new orders keep pouring in, we're able to take care of them faster. Seventy-two per cent are filled within thirty days—that's practically three out of four. In some fastest-growing areas the wait still is long—but we're making steady progress 1. Installers have been working fast the first half of 1949... keeping up their pace of the postwar years. Here in the West, 145,000 new telephones will have gone into service in the first six months of the year. Although new orders keep pouring in, we're able to take care of them faster. Seventy-two per cent are filled within thirty days—that's practically three out of four. 2. Hundreds of miles of telephone cables have been going in at a fast clip. But these voice-highways are still bottlenecked in some places—in many of our fastest-growing areas, practically no telephones can be installed for months... until the lines and other facilities can catch up with the mushrooming demand. The telephone picture looks better... but it's not yet all we want it to be. 3. Nearly a million and a half tiny soldered connections must be made before new equipment like this can begin working in a medium-sized office. But we're hurrying all we can to make the waiting time shorter still. Your telephone needs are very real to us and we won't be satisfied until everyone... everywhere in the West... has more and better telephone service than ever before. 4. Huge sums of money have gone to work in the West to make this new equipment possible—and your own telephone more valuable. Millions must come—not from bills—but from people who put savings into the telephone business. To attract these dollars, we must pay a reasonable amount for their use... must sell our services at fair, adequate prices. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Your telephone is one of today's biggest bargains