anaheim-gazette 1949-08-18

Romantic History Surround Gems in Replica at Hurst Jewelry Company Anyone who labors under the delusion that diamonds are always white should pay a visit to the show window of Hurst Jewelry Company, 119 West Center street, this city, not only to feast their eyes upon the matchless beauty of the twelve fabulous gems displayed (in replica) but also absorb some of their most amazing, romantic and incredible history. The selection will be on display until August 27. Naturally, first is the Cullinan, the largest diamond in the world, pure white, the original weight of which was 3106 carats, but now cut into a number of stones, the replica on display weighing 530 carats, and blazes from the British sceptre. Bluer than even the blue of California skies is the Hope diamond, concerning which reams have been written and which ill luck followed invariably from owner to owner. Most recent owner of the Hope diamond was the late Evelyn Walsh McLean of Washington. Matchless Eugenie Presented by Napoleon III to his Empress, the Eugenie diamond began its career obscurely until it came into possession of Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great. It weighs 51 carats and must have been a tremendous foil to the beauty of the matchless Eugenie. Used by Napoleon to finance his invasion of Russia, the Polar Star, which tips 40 carats, was later purchased by Russia to add to the crown jewels. Nicholas de Sancy, in 1570 took the Sancy diamonds to France, where it became a football for ransom, murder, intrigue and the loot of bandits. It now is at least among the other diamonds of the Vicount Astor collection. Next to the Cullinan and the Hope diamonds, perhaps the most famous and best known is the Koh-I-Noor, which was cut in India in the 14th century. It was presented to Queen Victoria by India and originally weighed 186 carats. Queen Victoria had it recut to its present size, reducing its weight to 109 carats. It is one great gem that has never been sold. Center of the fabulous Persian crown jewels, the Shah weighs 86 carats. Originally the Shah was wont to present it to his latest wife, so that the lovely jewel must have had many wearers, until in 1853 it was sold to Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, when, because of its unusual shape, it was mounted in the peak of the Russian crown. One of the rarest gems in the world, and one of only three known green diamonds, the Dresden Green was found in India and cut in Dresden. It was set in the shield of the crest of the Earl of Luxumburg, and later re-sold to its original owner. The Florentine Yellow, weighing 183-plus carats, was discovered in India in the 1400's. The Duke of Burgundy took it to France, and when the Duke was killed the stone was lost, to be found by a peasant, who, thinking it but a piece of glass, traded it to a dealer for a bottle of wine. It later was owned by Pope Julius II, who sold it to the Grand Duke of Tuscany and became one of the great jewels of the Austrian crown. Finally the Regent, weighing 215 carats, was found in a ditch following the French Revolution. The Star of South Africa, 46½ carats, was found by a child in a streambed on her father’s farm and was sold by a native to Earl Dudley. It is the diamond that started the diamond rush. State Firms Supply $326 Millions Worth Of Goods to U. S. San Francisco Aug. 18.—Commodities worth $325,864,226 were supplied by California manufacturers and dealers to the Federal government under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act during the first six months of 1949. This figure brought to $531,547.449 the total value of goods bought by the Government in this state. August Specials in Mo Bedroom Furnit 5-Piece BLOND MAHOGANY SUITE Regular Price $299.50 NOW... 5-Piece AMERICAN WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE Regular $351.95 NOW... 5-Piece BLOND MAHOGANY SUITE Regular Price $299.50 NOW 5-Piece AMERICAN WALNUT BEDROOM SUITE Regular $351.95 NOW 5-Piece MODERN BLOND BIRCH BEDROOM SUIT 1—Full Size Bed 2—Mr. & Mrs. Chest 2—Nite Stands 5-Piece MODERN BLOND MAHOGANY BEDROOM 1—Full Size Bed 1—Mr. & Mrs. Chest 2—Nite Stands 20% OFF ON ALL MODERN BEDROOM AARON SCHULT FURNITURE CO. 301 W. CENTER ST. PHONE 2144 rareest gems in the one of only three diamonds, the Dressons found in India and It was set in the rest of the Earl of and later re-sold to owner. Yellow weighings was discovered in 400's. The Duke of it to France, and killed the to be found by a thinking it but a traded it to a dealof wine. It later Pope Julius II, who Grand Duke of Tussome one of the great Austrian crown. Regent, weighing is found in a ditch French Revolution. South Africa, 46½ found by a child in a her father's farm by a native to Earl the diamond that diamond rush. Supply millions Worth to U. S. co Aug. 18.—Comm $325,864,226 were California manufactulers to the Federal under the WalshContracts Act durx months of 1949. brought to $531,547,-. value of goods bought in this state during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1949. These totals were revealed here today by John R. Dille, regional director in the eight western states for the wage and hour public contracts divisions, U. S. department of Labor, at his headquarters, 150 Federal Office building. Carl A. Griggs Dies Suddenly Fri. Carl Arna Griggs, a resident of northern Orange county for almost 29 years, when he came to California, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon at 714 North Los Angeles street, this city. At the time of his passing he was making his home with his mother in Santa Ana. Born in Illinois, he was 64 years of age. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Jenkins and Mrs. Ina Painter, both in Illinois; one son, Robert Griggs of Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. Della Griggs of Ilinois; three brothers, Casper and Vern Griggs of Texas and Dale Griggs of Santa Ana; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Westall of Colorado and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. from Hilgenfeld chapel with cremation following. LICENSE ISSUED Carl Wayne Callihan of 10501 Westminster Blvd., and Nola Elaine Ward of 12931 South Lorna street, both of Garden Grove, were issued a marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana last week. STATEHOOD CENTENNIAL—One hundred years ago at this time delegates were gathering in Colton Hall, Monterey, to formulate a constitution for the Incipient State of California. The Centennial of this event is being celebrated at Monterey Aug. 29 through Sept. 5. Here shown is an original painting contributed to the Celebration by A. G. Warshawsky, nationally known artist. Colton Hall of today in the back-ground, the figure of Father Junipero Serra extends blessing. (Below) Thomas O. Larkin (left), American Consul at Monterey during Mexican days, and Gen. Riley, acting military governor of the territory. CALIFORNIA Last Week (Western News Service) The Governor continued his vacation in Santa Monica, but took time out to pen birthday greetings to ex-President Herbert Hoover. Miscellaneous: A move by processors and producers for an olive oil marketing agreement and order was announced by state senator Harry E. Drobish of Butte county; new polio cases reported by the state department of public health reached 95 during the week. The Departments: Division of mines said 421,473 fine ounces of gold worth $14,751,555 were mined in California during 1948; public health announced more than $77 million has been asked for development of hospitals throughout the state; veterans affairs said more than 4,000 World War II veterans are expected to take advantage of educational provisions in the GI bill by entering California schools this fall. Agriculture said for the eighth successive year, there was a decline in the state's crop of lambs and also anticipated a greater amount of meat production this fall with a consequent lower in prices; division of fish and game said more than a half million fish were caught by sportsmen off the California coast during June, and also announced the release of an additional batch of pheasants for the fall hunting season. Agriculture said a support price for turkeys has been announced by the federal government; employment announced a meeting with persons interested in the new disability insurance hospital benefit program for August 24, at which time rules affecting the $8 per day payments will be adopted; state controller Thomas H. Kuchel said California race-tracks turned in more than $16 million to the state during the fiscal year ended June 30. Author of Prop. 11 Asks for 'No' Vote Sacramento (WNS) — A "no" vote will be asked on Proposition No. 11 at the special election in November by the measure's author. The proposition, one of eight proposed to remove obsolete provisions of the constitution, was $299.50 $239.50 DOM SUITE 95 $262.75 DROOM SUITE ed Chest Special Price $119.00 MY BEDROOM SUITE ed Chest Special Price $195.00 BEDROOM SUITES HULTZ Co. ANAHEIM, CALIF. ALL THE FAMILY Southern California's Great Event 1949 Orange County. FAIR Fairgrounds - Santa Ana 20391 Newport Blvd. (Former Santa Ana Army Air Base) STARTS Thursday, Aug. 18 Continues Through Sunday, Aug. 21 4 BIG DAYS of Educational and Entertainment Features - Sponsored by - 32nd District Agricultural Association An Agency of the State of California found to be defective after it had been approved for the ballot. Assemblyman Ernest Crowley of Fairfield, sponsor of the measure, has written an argument against the measure pointing out faulty construction which would permit the state superintendent of public instruction to serve without limitation upon his term of office. Present holder of the office, Roy E. Simpson, is serving a four year term ending December 1950. GARDEN GROVE COUPLE ANNOUNCES SON Mr. and Mrs. Harold DeWitt of 12782 Hazel avenue in Garden Grove, announce the birth of their son on Tuesday, August 9, at Santa Ana Community hospital. He weighed seven pounds and almost nine ounces. EHLERS KEYS BICYCLES SAW FILING LAWNMOWERS Sales and Service Repairing and Welding 419 W. Center Phone 2759 Anabeim EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING Open Saturday Until 9 Hurst Jewelry Co. 119 WEST CENTER ANAHEIM CA! Win VALUABLE PRIZES NOTHING TO BUY! NOTHING TO BUY! Guess THE WEIGHT OF THIS GIANT REPLICA DIAMOND ON DISPLAY IN OUR WINDOW Contest Ends Saturday Night—Aug. 27th • 1st Prize ...$100.00 Ladies' or Man's Diamond Ring • 2nd Prize $29.75 Ladies' or Man's Wrist Watch • 3rd Prize $8.75 Eversharp Pen & Pencil Set Consolation Gifts also given to those entering contest. See our big display of world famous replica diamonds. It absolutely costs you nothing to enter the contest. EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING Open Saturday Until 9 Hurst JEWELRY CO. 119 WEST CENTER ANAHEIM, CA Your Favorite SKIRT FOR SCHOOL Saddle Stitch Plaid in an exclusive Greylag all wool zephyr flannel. Two greys with red or yellow. Brown and green with red. Brown and pink with aqua. Sizes 22 to 30. 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