anaheim-gazette 1950-01-05

National Spending If anyone wonders why the cost of the Federal government is just about the most critical domestic issue we face, a tabulation recently printed by Reader's Digest will make the reason clear. It simply shows the amounts of money spent by each of the President's from the beginning of the nation up to September 30, 1949. In the early days, Federal spending amounted to peanuts compared with modern standards. Washington and Adams each spent a little more than $34,000,000. Lincoln had a war debt on his hands; yet his budgets totaled only $3,252,000,000. Thereafter, expenses went down again. McKinley, for instance, spent just over $2,000,000,000. The first really big budget came with the first world war and the Wilson Administration—nearly $47,000,000,000. Again expenses dropped, with Coolidge and Hoover together spending around $34,-000,000,000. Then came the depression, President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Printing—the Backbone of Civilization America this year will celebrate International Printing Week from January 15 through January 21. This tribute to the graphic arts industry is centered upon our commemoration of the 244th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin "father of American printing," on January 17, 1706. It is a sobering reflection to stop and think of where our civilization might be today if it were not for the progress inspired by printing. Imagine; if you will, what laborious effort would be required to spread learning throughout the world if it were not for books, newspapers, magazines, and the thousand and one kindred products of the graphic arts. A few scholars, endowed by wealthy individuals or the state, would alone have access to the rare manuscripts in which learning would be stored for the use of future generations. A discovery made in California might take literally generations to become known in New York. In the Long Acute By Mr. January 16, 1875 The Anaheim Water Company elects a Zanjero in two from today and invites pity for all wanting the job. "Norwalk" and "Costa" names of the two railway that have been established tween here and Downey. The schooner "Rassmus" rived at Anaheim Land Sunday with 180,000 feet ber consigned to Halberd Co. Six hundred and forty land in and around San Juan is being laid off lots by a surveying commission charge of Mr. Nichols of City. Heald's Business College for January contains a list students who graduated at term. Among those mentioned find the name of Fred Rinkham type singer on zette. The artesian well on Mr. in’s farm in the Lone Treement is now down 189 feet teesian water was obtained depth of 189 feet but the slight and it was deemed able to get deeper in seawater stream. Conrad is building an office to his saloon which has been added to Menzel A. Bagatelle. hands, yet his budgets totaled only $3,252,000,000. Thereafter, expenses went down again. McKinley, for instance, spent just over $2,000,000,000. The first really big budget came with the first world war and the Wilson Administration—nearly $47,000,000,000. Again expenses dropped, with Coolidge and Hoover together spending around $34,-000,000,000. Then came the depression, President Roosevelt and the New Deal. During his first eight years in office Mr. Roosevelt's administration cost some $67,500,000,000. The grand total for all the Presidents through 1940 was $179,620,-000,000. And that total, it must be remembered, covers more than 150 years of our history. Reader's Digest leaves out the extraordinary expenditures of the World War II years—1941-45. It then lists President Truman's spending from the 1946 fiscal year to the end of September, 1949. It adds up to over $191,000,000,000—nearly $12,000,000,000 more than all his 32 predecessors spent except for the 1941-45 period. Here is a very revealing picture of the way the nation has gone. It is true that conditions have changed over the years. But it is also true that the government has expanded in every direction to a point far greater than most of us realize. Mr. Truman is now a symbol of that expansion, but he is not the major cause. Pressure groups of every kind have grown infinitely more adept and powerful, and officeholders of both parties have fallen into line. The results are our huge budgets, with recurring Federal deficits in spite of these budgets. A noteworthy development is the concern over our fiscal affairs which is being expressed by people who are not conservatives. Speaking of taxes and deficits, Dorothy Thompson says, "This appalling discrepancy between what is spent and what is raised occurs when the national income is near the highest in history! It is an absolutely reckless example of the spirit of 'after us the deluge';" A great deal more pressure to cut the cost of government may be expected in the future than in the past. Learn a Lesson From the Hen It looks like New Year's bells will have hardly stopped sounding in 1950 before homemakers will want to ring bells again! Because this Washington correspondent suggests that we rule our own United States as it should be ruled, and let other nations look after their own affairs. People who lived throughout the world if it were not for books, newspapers, magazines, and the thousand and one kindred products of the graphic arts. A few scholars, endowed by wealthy individuals or the state, would alone have access to the rare manuscripts in which learning would be stored for the use of future generations. A discovery made in California might take literally generations to become known in New York, for we could have no easy communication systems as we know them today without the use of printing. Even from the time before he is born, the individual's life is made easier—his progress more certain—by the use of printing. The doctor, who has acquired his education from the printed word, tells the mother what foods and medicines she must have—and these foods and medicines are sold to her by means of printed labels. The father pays for these necessities with printed money. As the child grows, he begins to learn from printing—first from the illustrated books he is given in the nursery, later from the primers in school. The news of the world about him, the laws by which he must abide, the religion by which he lives are all made known to him by means of the printed word. Maps, geography and history of his region and of the world in which he must progress or die; notes of the music he loves; beauty of the arts he admires; the tickets and timetable with which he travels; all are made accessible to him by the printing processes. All culture indeed would be a mean thing if it could not be reproduced by printing, for culture which could not be disseminated to the many would be but a selfish privilege for the few—the antithesis of progress, the enemy of democracy. Ar. Original Idea It has been a pretty expensive adventure for the United States to insist on bringing the world back to its senses, particularly by outlawing war. Of course we have advanced the cause of peace in most parts of the world—and at a tremendous cost. This Washington correspondent suggests that we rule our own United States as it should be ruled, and let other nations look after their own affairs. Marshal Steadman has a force of men engaged in erecting a trench along Center for laying water pipe from main at the corner of Central Palm streets, connecting with new residence being erected by parents of Father Dubuilthe house lately built for Woelke on the lot west of former residence next to theerty of Isaac Lyons. Those eons on the job are Henry Smith Nemetz and Jake Vetter. Learn a Lesson From the Hen It looks like New Year's bells will have hardly stopped sounding in 1950 before homemakers will want to ring bells again! Because early in January (perhaps the first week) the margarine tax repeal bill already passed by the House of Representatives will be brought to the Senate floor for debate and a vote. And things look good for repeat. As we all know, though, it is never wise to count chickens in advance. We might learn a lesson from the Mother Hen and stick with the job to see it through. For it's certain that the old lady who leaves her nest too soon will never have a clucking brood to proudly lead over the barnyard. Homemakers who quit now might just miss the opportunity to proudly serve tax-free margarine! In other words, ladies, how about one last letter to your United States Senators in Washington, reminding them in a very nice way—"Please, tax-free yellow margarine. And soon." Who's Looney Now? It is awfully careless to wear political disguises in Washington. The White House and Congressional aren't what they ought to be—or "uster-be." The whole American economy seems to have been junked. The United States wastes the taxpayers money. Now, everybody should know that the whole business has become a "mess of security." IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January 16, 1875 The Anaheim Water Company will elect a Zanjero in two weeks from today and invite proposals for all wanting the job. "Norwalk" and "Costa" are the names of the two railway stations that have been established between here and Downey. The schooner "Rassmussen" arrived at Anaheim Landing last Sunday with 180,000 feet of lumber consigned to Halberstadt & Co. Six hundred and forty acres of land in and around San Juan Capitano are being laid off in town lots by a surveying company in charge of Mr. Nichols of Tustin City. Heald's Business College Journal for January contains a list of students who graduated at the last term. Among those mentioned we find the name of Fred Rimpau, a philom type slinger on the Galette. The artesian well on Mr. Chapman's farm in the Lone Tree settlement is now down 189 feet. Artesian water was obtained at a depth of 189 feet but the flow was slight and it was deemed advisable to get deeper in search of a larger stream. Conrad is building an addition to his saloon which has been leased to Menzel A. Bagatelle. Men- years; Mr. Alex Bailey, for two years and Mr. Jas. B. Raine, for one year, subsequent elections to be for three years. According to announcement the first regular train over the Anaheim branch of the Southern Pacific railroad made its appearance at Anaheim depot a few minutes after eleven o'clock on Thursday morning. And ready to receive visitors and guests who were expected, quite a number of private turnouts were present, while the regular coaches from the livery stables were on hand to accommodate the traveling public. Owing to the fact not having been known in Los Angeles that the first regular trip would be made on Thursday, the number of sightseers was not as large as it might otherwise have been. However, enough came to show that railroad communication with this section was an item of interest elsewhere and Center street for a couple of hours put on quite a metropolitan appearance. We understand that there will be an excursion from Los Angeles on tomorrow. The jury in the Vasquez trial returned a verdict of guilty and assigned the death penalty. Counsel for the defense asked that sentence be deferred for two weeks to allow time to prepare a bill of exceptions. The court fixed the day for passing sentence on January 23. Michael Reese was down in this The Enterprise Millinery, and Joe Lautenbach shoe store have moved out of the Yungbluth building at Center and Lemon streets, and the two rooms have been turned into one. It is now occupied by the Gibson drug store. Mr. Lautenbach has moved into the room formerly occupied by Gibson, and the Enterprise Millinery is now located in the Angelina hotel on East Center street. Mrs. G. W. Sandilands entertained the Ladies Euchre club on Friday afternoon last. Mrs. Sheridan won the first prize, Mrs. Benjamin the second and Mrs. Joe Carroll the consolation. Salad, coffee and cake were served after the game. Mrs. Wagner will entertain at the next meeting. Knights of Pythias held their installation in the lodge hall Monday evening with several grand officers present. New officers are James Clow, C. C.; J. A. Stanford, V. C.; Wm. Kelsey, Prelate; Fred Davis, M. of W.; J. M. Cordes, K. of R.; E. Hatfield, M. of F.; C. Idlor, M. of Ex.; Wm. Sperber, M. at A.; Ed Shades, I. G.; R. Hammond, O. G.; Bird Beebe, trustee. T. B. Talbert of Huntington Beach was re-elected chairman without opposition and all appointive officers were retained in their posts when the Board of Supervisors met to reorganize for the new term of three members. Mr. and Mrs. Zeppensfeld and family, Mr. and Mrs: Fred Backs, Miss Winfred Melrose, Miss Florence Backs and Dickie Melrose spent Sunday sightseeing in Long Beach. Edwin L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Miller of this city, and Miss Beulah Waterman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Waterman of Hollywood, were married on New Year's eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Grimshaw of West Broadway where thirty years The artesian well on Mr. Chaper's farm in the Lone Tree settlement is now down 189 feet. Arrussian water was obtained at a depth of 189 feet but the flow was right and it was deemed advisible to get deeper in search of a larger stream. Conrad is building an addition in his saloon which has been leasted to Menzel A. Bagatelle. Menzel will open tonight with a free unch. The farmers living in the proposed Cajon Water district, met in enterprise hall on last Saturday in accordance with the call which had been made. As, however, they had ready petitioned to be organized under the Bush act, they adjourned to meet at the polls on the sixth day of February. At a meeting of the First Presterian church held last Sabbath morning, after service, the church decided to adopt the term service of elders, instead of service for life. The term of office will be three years. The following argement was adopted for this section: Mr. P. C. McKinnie, the present elder, was chosen for three 50 Years Ago January 18, 1900 On Monday evening last Anatimum Lodge No. 28, F. and A. M. conferred the third degree of Manry after which the following officers were installed for the ening year: A. S. Bradford, W. M.; H. Enearl, S. W.; Geo. S. Eddy, W.; W. M Higgins; Treasurer; Joseph Helsen, Secretary; Wm. Growther, S. D.; Alex Henderson, D.; C. P. Weede, Steward; J. S. Cardiner, Tyler. Brother Charles Mitchell of Long Beach, Inspector of the 39th Masonic District, installed the officers. After the ceneory a splendid banquet was arved. Marshal Steadman has had a force of men engaged in excavating a trench along Center street by laying water pipe from the rain at the corner of Center and alm streets, connecting with the new residence being erected for the parents of Father Dubble and the house lately built for Mr. Oelke on the lot west of his former residence next to the property of Isaac Lyons. Those engaged in the job are Henry Smith, Frank Nemetz and Jake Vetter. A. G. Porter and Frank Stone are at Bolsa Chica where they have work with Contractor Clarence Groat, lowering the weirway in the dam across the channel to extreme low water mark. D. Wm. Freeman of Fullerton, has gone to Tacoma to be joined in wedlock to Miss Belle McFadden formerly of Fullerton. Napoleon Hart and wife drove to Bolsa Chica shooting grounds on Sunday accompanied by Mrs. Metz. Painter Nemetz has painted some very artistic signs for Oliver Bush's billiard and pool room. Ed Kraemer has sold his crop of oranges quite advantageously and is now talking of making a trip to Europe. Frank Steadman has been sick the last day or two with an attack of asthma and lagrippe. C. Schindler was quite seriously injured at Fullerton on Saturday by being thrown from his wagon and striking his head upon the ground. His horse took fright at Mr. and Mrs. Zeppentfeld and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs, Miss Winfred Melrose, Miss Florence Backs and Dickie Melrose spent Sunday sightseeing in Long Beach. Edwin L. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Miller of this city, and Miss Beulah Waterman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Waterman of Hollywood, were married on New Year's eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Grimshaw of West Broadway where thirty years ago the parents of the groom were wedded. The ceremony was performed by Rev Robt McAuley of Sacramento. The Anaheim Fire Department at the recent annual meeting elected Vic LaMont chief. The other officers elected were: Jack Kemper, assistant-chief; Art Kemper, first lieutenant; Carl Gillirray, second lieutenant; Carl Pressel, sergeant; Arch Hawkins, fireman; Frank Tausch, secretary and Vincent Bruce, treasurer. Forest Fires Cause Damage Of $707,782 Sacramento, (WNS)—The State Division of Forestry has reported on fire damage throughout the state for 1949. The Division said 2,621 forest, range and watershed fires were reported in areas of state responsibility, which burned over 139,779 acres, and caused $707,782 worth of damage. A total of 653 fires involving structures were reported for the year, with $2,356,874 worth of damages. In areas where county responsibility for fire protection lies, 2,662 brush, grass, hay and grain fires were reported, with 15,704 acres burned over for a total damage of $260,983. Structural fires in county areas totaled 2,343, with damage set at $7,583,349, the division said. Schurz 'Necktie Party' Winner Attorney Warren Schutz was hailed as the Lion club member having the "sharpest number" in the annual "Necktie Party" contest at the first post-Christmas meeting last Friday noon at the Elks club. President Joe Critchfield preside- Mrs. Roerden while delivering milk to her customers in town on Sunday morning had the misfortune to fall and break her right arm at the wrist. It was while crossing the ditch in front of the Becker place near the city water works that she slipped and Dr. Eddy set the break and Mrs. Roerden is doing nicely. A number of ladies have organized a Turn Verein sisterhood. The following officers have been chosen: Mrs. Katherine Backs, president; Mrs. Caroline Kistler, vice-president; Mrs. Clara Fischer, financial secretary; Mrs. Emelia Lasser, cor. sec.; Mrs. Sabina Defger, treasurer; Mrs. Helena Himan and Mrs. Mina Kossert, ststees. Ed Kraemer has sold his crop of oranges quite advantageously and is now talking of making a trip to Europe. Frank Steadman has been sick the last day or two with an attack of asthma and lagrippe. C. Schindler was quite seriously injured at Fullerton on Saturday by being thrown from his wagon and striking his head upon the ground. His horse took fright at the Santa Fe train, wheeling around and overturning the vehicle. Mr. Schindler is improving at his home. Paul Turck returned Sunday after a month's visit with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Ferdinand Backs is visiting relatives in San Francisco. Ben Porter was over from Fullerton, Monday. He is contemplating a trip to Bakersfield. 25 Years Ago January 15, 1925 The Orange County American Legion will hold the next Armistice Day celebration in Anaheim. The first parade was held here, the second at Santa Ana, the third at Fullerton, the fourth at Orange, the fifth at Huntington Beach and the next one will come to Anaheim. Burglars ransacked the home of George W. Reid, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, some nights ago. The house was turned topsy-turvey, but apparently nothing was carried away. A collection box labeled "Help the poor" was standing on the back porch, having been left in Mr. Reid's care. In the morning he found a dime which the burglar had generously dropped into it. Schutz 'Necktie Party' Winner Attorney Warren Schutz was hailed as the Lion club member having the "sharpest number" in the annual "Necktie Party" contest at the first post-Christmas meeting last Friday noon at the Elks club. President Joe Critchfield presided over the business session and the Rev. Gus Schmelzer introduced the speaker, the Rev. Otto Fischer of Santa Ana, who discussed the county juvenile home in Santa Ana. Further cooperation of officials and support of the general public is needed to alleviate juvenile delinquency and handle present problems at the home, Rev. Fischler stated. Judge John Shea will be program chairman for tomorrow's luncheon meeting at the local Elks club. Limit Use of Highway Funds Sacramento, (WNS) — Counties may not use their share of state highway funds to pay principal and interest on special assessment bonds issued for road purposes. This was the opinion of Attorney General Fred N. Howser. The question had been raised by State Controller Thomas Kuchel following an inquiry from Nevada county. In another ruling Howser declared railroads and bus lines may not carry narcotics in emergency medical kits. Senator Vandenberg started his career as an office boy on the Grand Rapids Herald. New Chevrolet Powerglide Simple to Operate Performance of the 1950 Chevrolet Powerglide, first automatic transmission in the low-price auto field, is illustrated by the five small pictures set over the controls. When the pointer is positioned at "Park," wheels are locked and the car cannot roll. "Neutral" is an idling position or for starting the engine. When the lever moves the pointer to "Drive," forward momentum is entirely dependent on accelerator pressure. "Low" is for emergencies, as in deep mud or snow. In addition to backing, the "Reverse" position gives quick response when conditions make necessary the "rocking" of a car by shifts from low to reverse. 'Breath'-Measuring Device May Save Much of Fruit Lost in Storage to measure respiration in atmospheres high in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen, as well as the effects of ethelene, a gas used to hasten the ripening of fruit. Performance of the 1950 Chevrolet Powerglide, first automatic transmission in the low-price auto field, is illustrated by the five small pictures set over the controls. When the pointer is positioned at "Park," wheels are locked and the car cannot roll. "Neutral" is an idling position or for starting the engine. When the lever moves the pointer to "Drive," forward momentum is entirely dependent on accelerator pressure. "Low" is for emergencies, as in deep mud or snow. In addition to backing, the "Reverse" position gives quick response when conditions make necessary the "rocking" of a car by shifts from low to reverse. 'Breath'-Measuring Device May Save Much of Fruit Lost in Storage An oxygen analyzer has been developed to measure the "breath" of citrus, avocados, and other subtropical fruit, and it may help to save much of such fruit lost in storage. Located in the subtropical horticulture laboratory on the Los Angeles campus of the University of California, it is the first such machine of its kind to be constructed. The device is based upon a similar machine developed for the Medical Corps during World War II. Fruit breathes just like human beings do, in the sense that it takes in oxygen and gives off carbon dioxide, points out Dr. Jacob Biale who is in charge of the laboratory. The oxygen content of the air in which fruit is stored very often determines how long the fruit will last in storage. The oxygen analyzer measures the oxygen content of incoming and outgoing air in specially devised storage jars of fruit with no interference by other common gases. It is variable of keeping such a record of 24 jars simultaneously. This record enables the experimenters to keep track of the respiratory processes of fruit under a range of temperatures and in combinations of gases piped into the fruit. The device is also used to measure respiration in atmospheres high in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen, as well as the effects of ethelene, a gas used to hasten the ripening of fruit. Orange county avocado growers have had progress reports on this research program, according to farm advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, Dr. Biale has at various times reported through the Avocado Institute. General Building License Awarded Local Firm Sacramento (WNS)—The Contractors State License Board has announced that Larry & Jack Builders, 516 North Vine street, Anaheim, have qualified for a general building contractors license, which will be issued in ten days unless written protest is filed. Your voice can reach some 85 countries as easily as a nearby town. The low rates may surprise you. "Calling Tokyo...4250" How exercise service puts the world by your touch Your voice can reach some 85 countries as easily as a nearby town. The low rates may surprise you. "Calling Tokyo...4250" How overseas service puts the world by your telephone 1. For doing business and keeping in touch with friends, overseas telephone service has become an everyday tool. In its twenty-two years, the calling rate has jumped from about 2,300 calls a year to 600,000. Today, your voice can be sent over short-wave radio to ninety-four per cent of the world's telephones...over circuits as long as 8,000 miles. 2. 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