anaheim-gazette 1949-09-01

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago September 12, 1874 San Juan Capistrano was aroused from the even tenor of its way a few nights ago by the occurrence of quite a large fire. Four large stacks of barley, just ready for the thresher and belonging to Mr. Henry Charles were totally destroyed. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. Our young friend Ernest Parker succeeded the other night in shooting and killing a large wild cat which for some time has been depredating upon his mother's ded life gradually assume the golden and autumnal hues of age we wish for our friends an overflowing share of each and every earthly good. We have been requested by Rev. Gridley of the Methodist Episcopal church South to announce a camp meeting under auspices of his church will be held at a point on the Santa Ana river, 154 yards south of the camp grounds of last year and two miles west of Santa Ana. It will begin September 17 and continue over two Sabbaths. Dr. A. R. Ferguson field, former well known of Anaheim, died suddenly city on the 4th. He was of England and stood profession. Public school begins day. 25 Years Ago September 11, Again the business Anaheim is brilliantly night. The ornamental are burning at full ca electric signs are blazing store fronts have res old time brilliance. S were the people of sou fornia to the conserv issued some months a effective has been the power companies to o shortage caused by the fall that state authorit lieve that the ban can lifted and if electricity travagantly used there ample supply for all b poses hereafter. H. G. state power supervisor public that there are t encies under which they have to be put up ag any reaction to the or that should lead to e in the use of lighting o other is that some dis happen to one of the plants, in either case w back where we were in the most rigid restric have to be again imp Miss Elise Jessen daughter of Mr. and M serum and Freeman electrician on one of the cells of the Pacific Flee ried at Eagle Rock Sat After a honeymoon tou Our young friend Ernest Parker succeeded the other night in shooting and killing a large wild cat which for some time has been depredating upon his mother's chickens. As Ernest is a very good boy generally and as so young a lad deserves some credit for his watchfulness and care over his mother's interests, we say to him "Good boy and very well done." It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that the management of the Planters Hotel has again undergone a change. C. C. Higby retiring from the firm. The establishment will henceforth be under the sole charge of Frank Lafaucherie, who knows well the role of "Mine host." On Wednesday afternoon last, the friends, acquaintances, children, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. H. Werder gathered together under the family roof tree of that excellent couple in order to witness ratification of those solemn words in which twenty-five long years ago a youth and a maiden had pledged each other to bide together until death should come between. It was a joyous anniversary for the silver bride and bridegroom, for each succeeding year had but served to renew in still closer bonds the tie formed in the far away Fatherland and right morrily did the guests do honor to the day whilst partaking of the goodly cheer of their worthy hosts. As the silvery cords of their wedding 50 Years Ago Sept. 14, 1899 Farmers Institute—The five sessions of the Farmers' Institute held at the opera house on Monday and Tuesday were among the most successful ever held in southern California. The exhibit of fruits was the most notable ever attempted in this part of the state. At the conclusion of the meeting it was forwarded to the chamber of commerce, Los Angeles. Among the exhibits were the following: J. B. Neff, grapes, apples, peaches, cantaloupes, onions; Mr. Pressel, mammoth pumpkin; W. J. Pay, walnuts; Muriel Bustamente, pumpkins, chillis, tomatoes; John Eyman, summer squash. Prof. Thomas, and Prof. Babize favored the audience with a number of musical selections and William Freise sang several solos. Prof. J. N. Kern and family returned to their home in Corona on Thursday from a month's visiting at Laguna Beach. The professor is principal of the Corona high school. Judge Richard Egan came up from San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday evening to spend a short visit with his many friends in town. He was later the guest of Col Northam at Bolsa. W. J. Smith and daughter, Mrs. most successful ever held in southern California. The exhibit of fruits was the most notable ever attempted in this part of the state. At the conclusion of the meeting it was forwarded to the chamber of commerce, Los Angeles. Among the exhibits were the following: J. B. Neff, grapes, apples, peaches, cantaloupes, onions; Mr. Pressel, mammoth pumpkin; W. J. Pay, walnuts; Muriel Bustamante, pumpkins, chillis, tomatoes; John Eyman, summer squash, blackberries, pomegranates; Michael Neipp, grapes; A. Pierotti, cantaloupes, peaches; Peter Weisel, pyramid of canned goods; C. C. Chapman, oranges and Belgian Hares; Alex Henry, rye; F. A. Kork, chestnuts; J. B. Rae, grapes, walnuts; J. C. Shepard, quinces, peaches, persimmons, pears; Theo Staley, popcorn, walnuts; W. M. McFadden, muscat grapes; H. Kröeger, mission grapes; W. L. Hale, soft shell walnuts; J. S. Schumacher, Kelsey plums, guavas; Among the other exhibitors were G. E. Hatfield, Chester Spencer, G. W. Snyder, G. W. Sparkes, W. W. Scott, W. C. Eymann, A. S. Bradford, Geo. Boyd, Dreyfus & Co.; J. Berg Prof. Cook who conducted the institute arrived on the morning train and was conducted to the opera house where the proceedings were opened, Rev. Stone pronounced the invocation and W. J. Fay made the address of welcome. Papers on interesting subjects were read by C. C. Chapman, W. M. McFadden, G. C. Hagar, T. S. Van Dyke of Los Angeles; C. P. Taft, A. B. Sprague and others. A committee consisting of D. Edson Smith of Santa Ana, Henry Kuchel of Anaheim, Thao Staley of Placentia, George Bixby of Villa Park and G. H. Carlyle of Westminsted recommended that sessions be held later at Orange, Garden Grove and Fullerton. During the sessions the orchestra composed of J. W. Whann, Prof. J. N. Kern and family returned to their home in Corona on Thursday from a month's visiting at Laguna Beach. The professor is principal of the Corona high school. Judge Richard Egan came up from San Juan Capistrano on Tuesday evening to spend a short visit with his many friends in town. He was later the guest of Col Northam at Bolsa. W. J. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Seegar who have been in San Francisco for some weeks past for Mr. Smith's health, have gone by steamer to San Diego. Dr. Ada L. Menges is spending a vacation at the beaches to recuperate her health. She will be in her office on Monday, September 18th. George Heffner went down to Ensenada yesterday to attend a lawsuit. For some weeks past he has been employed in the Chino sugar factory. Geo. A. Hunter has been selected as manager of the deciduous fruit association and will have the handling of the association's walnut crop. Painters are at work giving the Del Campo Hotel a new coat of paint which greatly improves its appearance. Mrs. Konig and Mrs. Lottie Dotter returned Friday from a visit to San Diego and Ensenada. Richard Melrose returned yesterday from a three week's visit to Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Lillian Monaghan of Santa Ana is visiting with Miss Melanie Cahen of this city. Otto Rust began making wine yesterday. Dr. A. R. Ferguson of Bakersfield, former well known resident of Anaheim, died suddenly in that city on the 4th. He was a native of England and stood high in his profession. Public school begins next Monday. 25 Years Ago September 11, 1924 Again the business section of Anaheim is brilliantly lighted at night. The ornamental street lights are burning at full capacity. The electric signs are blazing and the store fronts have resumed their old time brilliance. So obedient were the people of southern California to the conservation order issued some months ago, and so effective has been the work of the power companies to overcome the shortage caused by the scant rainfall that state authorities now believe that the ban can be partially lifted and if electricity is not extravagantly used there will be an ample supply for all business purposes hereafter. H. G. Butler, the state power supervisor warns the public that there are two contingencies under which the bars might have to be put up again. One is any reaction to the order of today that should lead to extravagance in the use of lighting current. The other is that some disaster might happen to one of the large steam plants, in either case we would be back where we were in June and the most rigid restrictions would have to be again imposed. Miss Elise Jesserum, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Jesserum and Freeman Ashen, an electrician on one of the war vessels of the Pacific Fleet were married at Eagle Rock Saturday night. After a honeymoon tour the young Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Hardin on North Lemon street Thursday night. The newly wed couple were first escorted through the streets with an accompaniment of considerable noise, which they appeared to enjoy. A birthday surprise party in honor of Mrs. George H. Betzold was given by Mrs. Henry Betzold at her home on South Philadelphia street last Wednesday. The dinner was spread under the shade trees in the garden. The guests, all relatives from Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasadena, Long Beach and Pomona, included the honoree, Mrs. Henry Betzold and baby James. The Misses Alice, Edna and Katie Betzold, Mrs. M. E. Beven and daughters, Rosie, Ramona, Leona, Orena, Miss Elsie Wolff, Walter Mickle and George Betzold of Anaheim. City manager Price is considering the advisability of installing an automatic sprinkling system in the city park. He states that such an apparatus handled by one man would do the work of five to eight men sprinkling by hand. He states that already enough money has been spent for extra men to pay for it. The Star Spangled Banner which for many years floated from the apex of its staff in the center of the city at the intersection of Center and Los Angeles streets is still conspicuously absent from its time honored place and from present indications is not likely to be restored during this city administration. A petition signed by seven hundred citizens demanding the restoration of the flagpole was presented and was referred to the public improvements committee where it will probably be turned down. Another cause for resentment was the fact that the pole Colony Quips (Continued from Page 1) tuited by the same motives, still guided by the same malcontents. Then Palmer lists some of the Governor's assets: Few men in office have become so widely respected and admired. His reputation for integrity, honesty and courage form a basic part of the public's confidence in State government... The people of California, regardless of their feelings toward their Governor, have known that in his administration no 5 per center has discovered an attentive ear... As one who has disagreed with him often I can say of Earl Warren that I have never seen an abler; more conscientious public servant nor one more scrupulously dedicated to the principle that public welfare and public honor are the first considerations of an officer of government... you can't please everyone in politics... I'll bet a hat Warren wins if he runs. That is the opinion, in brief, of Kyle Palmer, one of the best informed men on politics we have in California. It will pay you to dig up last Sunday's Times and read the whole thing. If you read it then it will stand another going over. Dedicate 100 Million Gallon Addition to River Supply System (Continued from Page 1) president of the Hollywood chamber of commerce women's division, said that women in the business and professional fields, as well as in the home, were "intensely interested in all Colorado River developments" and were "actively cooperating in the association's letter writing campaign." The state of California was represented by Franklin Thomas. Also on the program Hinds, general manager engineers of the Metropolitan District. Hinds wrote of arrangements for the new plant unit. "The cost to the avail for softening and filtering rado River supply is month," he explained. Chairman Jensen, marks, declared that and prosperity of California is measure of water. "We can continue to the extent that firm water supply to and future needs," he is why those of us ask the Metropolitan Water Recognize that we have trusted with a tremendous stability. That is why wish to follow a policy most fully and fairly best interests of our town. Guests at the noon included supervisors of Angeles, Orange and San ties, mayors, councilmen officials of southern cities, business and directors of the Water District. Hobby of Co Antique Carp Patin Busy (Continued from Page 1) wealthy orange growers of Orange county, (Oh for the good growers could invest besides smudge pots machines!) The Leach among had directional light without running boar hinged steering wheel drivers which can be vertical position while into the drivers seat. Miss Elise Jesserum, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Jesserum and Freeman Ashen, an electrician on one of the war vessels of the Pacific Fleet were married at Eagle Rock Saturday night. After a honeymoon tour the young couple will separate for a time, the groom returning to his duties on the warship and the bride resuming her position in the office of the Orco Oil Company in this city. Arthur L. Dykeman of this city and Miss Doris Small of Yorba Linda were married in the Yorba Linda Woman's Clubhouse Wednesday. Rev. A. G. H. Bode performing the ceremony. Miss Small for a number of years has been a teacher in the Richfield school and the groom is manager of the Palm avenue service station in this city. A short honeymoon will be spent in San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Epstein were given a surprise party and a kitchen shower at the residence of A SON IS BORN! At Fullerton General hospital on August 24, 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mullins of 410 South Philadelphia street, Anaheim, became the parents of a son. Weights and measures are said to have been introduced by Pheidon, tyrant of Argus, in 895 B. C. Gallon Addition to River Supply System (Continued from Page 1) president of the Hollywood chamber of commerce women's division, said that women in the business and professional fields, as well as in the home, were "intensely interested in all Colorado River developments" and were "actively cooperating in the association's letter writing campaign." The state of California was represented by Franklin Thomas, chairman of the Colorado River Board, who said that the dependence of southern California upon Colorado River water had been made more acute because of the five consecutive drought seasons that had occurred for the first time in the entire history of the state. Threat to Supply Thomas also referred to the threat to local water supplies through the proposed $738,000,000 Arizona irrigation plan. He said the engineering features and economic factors were "fantastic." Thomas, who is dean of students at California Institute of Technology, is an engineering authority and is national president of the American Society of Civil Engineers. The Leach among wealthy orange growers of Orange county, (Oh for the good or growers could invest besides smudge pots machines!) The Leach among had directional light without running board hinged steering wheel drivers which can be vertical position while into the drivers seat consideration of the s It has a California people a car that l convertible, but really idea also has been r the leading auto man is powered by a Cont rides on 32x4 fires. The Leach's presence of the Gazette office stopped traffic and couple of crushed fur curious drivers became ested in the oddity. Collector Patin's The ship that helps create jobs in Alaska From Ketchikan on up the coast...in dozens of towns and cities in Alaska...people greet the tanker "M.S. Alaska Standard" with considerable affection. For, over the years, she's helped Alaskans develop thousands of jobs. Regularly she loads a full cargo of petroleum products and takes them wherever they're needed...like some giant floating service station. She pokes her prow into rocky inlets to serve fish canneries, goes on up the coast a few miles to bring a new mine the lubricants it needs to work, stocks oil for fishermen so they no longer have to travel six or seven hundred miles to refuel when the salmon run is on. In short, she helps both the coast and interior of Alaska develop its resources...just as the oil industry throughout all our country helps other industries grow and people work, produce and prosper. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA plans ahead to serve you better Also on the program was Julian Hinds, general manager and chief engineers of the Metropolitan Water District. Hinds was in charge of arrangements for inspecting the new plant unit. "The cost to the average family for softening and filtering its Colorado River supply is 40 cents a month," he explained. Chairman Jensen, in his remarks, declared that the growth and prosperity of all southern California is measured in terms of water. "We can continue to grow only to the extent that we retain a firm water supply to meet present and future needs," he said. "That is why those of us associated with the Metropolitan Water District recognize that we have been entrusted with a tremendous responsibility. That is why we humbly wish to follow a policy that will most fully and fairly serve the best interests of our people." Guests at the noontime affair included supervisors of Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, mayors, councilmen and other officials of southern California cities, business and civic leaders and directors of the Metropolitan Water District. Hobby of Collecting Antique Cars Keeps Patin Busy (Continued from page 1) wealthy orange growers and packers of Orange county, Calif." (Oh for the good old days when growers could invest in something besides smudge pots and windmachines!) The Leach, among other things, had directional lights and came without running boards. It has a hinged steering wheel for robust drivers which can be placed in a vertical position when climbing into the drivers seat. No doubt in NEPH Week Will Be October 2-8 Final plans aimed at making the fifth annual observance of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week even more of a success throughout California than last year's campaign will be worked out on Thursday, Sept. 1, at a meeting of interested state and federal agency representatives in San Francisco. NEPH Week this years runs from October 2nd through 8th. James G. Bryant, state director of Employment, is chairman of Governor Earl Warren's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped. The other members are State Director of Veterans Affairs Lawrence C. Stevens and Harry D. Hicker, Chief of the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, state department of education. This committee and its working sub-committee have the task of assisting communities throughout the state to conduct their own observance of NEPH Week. Bryant emphasized the word "assisting." "On the state level," he said, "we are concerned only with passing along ideas and distributing campaign material such as radio scripts, posters, booklets, etc. The Governor's committee does not direct, or even co-ordinate, community efforts. "The messages of NEPH Week are: that it is good business to hire the handicapped that it is ability—not a liability—that counts; that the handicapped have proved to be at least as efficient and reliable in their jobs as those without physical disabilities; and that everybody benefits when the handicapped become tax-producing, instead of tax-consuming, citizens. These truths are most effectively told on a community basis, by the (Continued from page 1) wealthy orange growers and packers of Orange county, Calif.” (Oh for the good old days when growers could invest in something besides smudge pots and wind-machines!) The Leach among other things, had directional lights and came without running boards. It has a hinged steering wheel for robust drivers which can be placed in a vertical position when climbing into the drivers seat. No doubt in consideration of the solar plexis. It has a California-top, giving people a car that looked like a convertible, but really wasn't. This idea also has been re-adapted by the leading auto manufacturers. It is powered by a Continental 6 and rides on 32x4 fires. The Leach's presence in front of the Gazette office last week stopped traffic and resulted in a couple of crushed fenders when curious drivers became too interested in the oddity. Collector Patin's viewpoint on community efforts. "The messages of NEPH Week are: that it is good business to hire the handicapped that it is ability—not a liability—that counts; that the handicapped have proved to be at least as efficient and reliable in their jobs as those without physical disabilities; and that everybody benefits when the handicapped become tax-producing, instead of tax-consuming, citizens. These truths are most effectively told on a community basis, by the local committees who have done a great deal in the last few years to break down employer prejudice against the handicapped." Governor Warren will be asked to issue a proclamation calling on all citizens of California to help in attaining the goal of more widespread employment of the handicapped in suitable jobs. The meeting on Thursday, Septhe cars of today and yesterday is, "In those days they built cars, now they just throw them together." Your trip to Chicago in Santa Fe Chair Cars costs less than by automobile... It's hard to believe (till you figure it out for yourself) Even when you divide the cost among two people—the cost is still less per person via Santa Fe. Remember too, you can enjoy famous Fred Harvey meals when you travel Santa Fe. It's hard to believe (till you figure it out for yourself) Even when you divide the cost among two people—the cost is still less per person via Santa Fe chair car. Just add up the cost of driving your car to Chicago—gas, oil, depreciation and night's lodgings (to say nothing of wear and tear on yourself)—and you'll see for yourself! You'll like traveling in Santa Fe chair cars, too! Carefree clothing is the popular way to dress, and you have comfortable dressing rooms to freshen up whenever you please so that you can enjoy every minute of your trip along the scenic route to Chicago. Remember too, you can enjoy famous Fred Harvey meals when you travel Santa Fe. HERE'S AN EXAMPLE OF ACTUAL COST COMPARISON Two persons—Los Angeles to Chicago and return VIA SANTA FE CHAIR CARS ROUND TRIP $186.00 (including Federal Tax) TRANSPORTATION TOTAL COST $186.00 IN YOUR OWN CAR ROUND TRIP $255.36 (figured at 4256 miles via shortest highway at .06 per mile to cover gasoline, oil, tires, depreciation) COST OF LODGING AT TOURIST CAMPS $50.00 (10 night's lodging for round trip, at $2.50 per person per night) TOTAL COST $305.00 A CLEAR SAVING OF $118.48 VIA CHAIR CAR Ask your local Santa Fe ticket agent to give you travel cost from your city