anaheim-gazette 1950-01-12

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January 23, 1875 The non-occurrence of our annual Christmas rain and the unusual dry weather during the first half of the present month gave rise to serious apprehension that we were about to enter into a dry year similar to the disastrous winter and spring of 1863-64. Quite a change has however been produced in the agricultural outlook since today one week ago, and it has all been occasioned by one of the most abundant and beneficial rains which has occurred in the last six or seven years. On Saturday last the total amount of rain which had fallen during the present season Max Nebelung has leased the upper story of Mr. Laugenberger's new brick building on Center street. Those desirous of securing elegant apartments will do well to interview Max. On Sunday morning a difficulty occurred at the Planters Hotel between Charles Neilson, the porter of the establishment and Daniel McArthur, a waiter, when a knife used by the latter resulted in the almost instant death of the former. Justice Alex Bailey, who acted as coroner at the inquest summoned a jury composed of the following gentlemen: Theodore Rimpau, Benjamin Drawfus, P. Davis N. C. of C. Opposes Location of New School (Continued from page 1) of Commerce is duty bound to support efforts made to protect city as a whole from irreparable damage due to injudicious use land and to support every man found practical and sound in planning practices. Citrus Loss “May we call your attention our deep concern regarding this shock this city and county is still taining due to the sharp loss citrus income in Orange County. Citrus F.O.B. income to Orange County dropped to $33,122,000 from a high of $64,074,930 in 1948, a loss of $30,000,000 could income. This 1948 figure compares favorably with 1930 income of $33,717,000. Prediction is that 1949 figures will drop within area of the depression year in keeping in mind that we are now operating on a 50c dollar. “Unusual activity in conversion of agriculture lands to new upland such as housing subdivisions and other uses contribute further to the drastic decline in dollar earnings from citrus. “We know of but one avenue escape from the economic dilemma and that is through industrial development and payrolls. It is simply a matter of attempting to place a loss of citrus income with a gain through industrial payroll to the end of balancing our local economy. City Policy “Industrial development, diversified and selective, has been a policy of this city for 25 years. Fact, since the days our citizens half of the present month gave rise to serious apprehension that we were about to enter into a dry year similar to the disastrous winter and spring of 1863-64. Quite a change has however been produced in the agricultural outlook since today one week ago, and it has all been occasioned by one of the most abundant and beneficial rains which has occurred in the last six or seven years. On Saturday last the total amount of rain which had fallen during the present season was only one and three-fourths inches. On the following Monday the rainfall was seven and one-half inches, or one-eighth of an inch more than had fallen up to the same date in 1874, a year that had considerably more than the average of rain. Since that time two inches additional of rain have fallen, making the total rainfall during the present season nine and one-half inches, or two inches more than on January 23 last year. The rainstorm played "smash" with the railroad washing away culverts and softening the embankments so that they could not bear even the weight of the ties and rails. Yesterday mail was brought as far as Sproul's station on this side of the new San Gabriel river, by hand car, where they were met by one of the San Diego coaches, by which the first mail of the week was brought through. Mr. Robert McFadden, who was in town yesterday from the Santa Ana settlements reports that Gospel Swamp was never so dry after a rain as it is now. It is a mystery to the citizens of that usually very wet locality, where the water went. One thing however is certain—it did not remain on top of the ground. On Sunday morning a difficulty occurred at the Planters Hotel between Charles Neilson, the porter of the establishment and Daniel McArthur, a waiter, when a knife used by the latter resulted in the almost instant death of the former. Justice Alex Bailey, who acted as coroner at the inquest summoned a jury composed of the following gentlemen: Theodore Rimpau, Benjamin Dreyfus, P. Davis, N. H. Mitchell, Max Nebelung, D. E. Miles, John Fischer, C. Mosseman, Henry Knapke, Mr. Calisher, and F. Athearn. The prisoner was committed to appear before the grand jury now in session in Los Angeles. Constable Rose took him to that city on Tuesday. Messrs. Egan, Pryor and all the other water-bound San Juan Capistrano folks passed through Anaheim yesterday for home. From Sunday until yesterday there was no mail. Communication between this place and Los Angeles was interrupted by the high waters. Such an occurrence was never known when Carlie Wright carried the mail. Professor Toomles of Carlton college, Ohio, has purchased a tract of land adjoining that of W. M. McFadden, and will take up his abode there some time next March or April. The total rainfall at Los Angeles recorded by Ducommon is 16.35 inches. The rainfall during the late storm was 12.35. The schooner "Isabella" went ashore on the rocks at old San Pedro during the late storm. 50 Years Ago January 25, 1900 The city trustees at their meeting on Tuesday evening hung up the ordinance granting the Santa Ana Gas and Electric Company a franchise for the construction of its transmission line through the city until the company comes to center with its check for $50 to cover expenses of preparing and publishing same. On motion of Trustee Helmsen Center street between the Santa Fe depot and the eastern city limits was ordered to be sprinkled two or three times a week to lay the dust. Marshal Steadman reported laying 515 feet of two inch pipe along Center to the dwelling houses of Father Dubble, Dr. Eddy and Herr ported progress in the matter of the Kraemer ditch, the ditch west of Fullerton. Also the one through the Miles tract. Mr. Fay reported in the matter of the Newhall ditch. A map by Engineer Sherwood showing the proposed sluiceway at the Bixley fill, was exhibited by the president and authority was delegated to him to have the work done according to the plans submitted. A tract of 4500 acres of oil bearing land, located in the foothills north of Fullerton was sold some days ago by the Stearns ranch company to Domingo Bastenchury the consideration being $35,000. Ernest Derge and his sister Mrs. "We know of but one avenue escape from the economic dilemma and that is through industrial development and payrolls. It is simply a matter of attempting to place a loss of citrus income with a gain through industrial payroll to end of balancing our local economy. City Policy "Industrial development, diversified and selective, has been a priority of this city for 25 years." Fact, since the days our citizen raised $70,000 to buy a tractor land and invited industry to locate in Anaheim. Mind you, this was the heyday of citrus prosperity. "We are still pledged to industrial development with firm conviction that job opportunities are imperatively needed, that, in absence, family income will dangerously and Anaheim will face with multifarious and bursdense economic, social and welfare problems. Furthermore, business will suffer proportionate and the true valuations of property including residential will be adversely affected." "We call your attention to these facts for we wish you to understand that Anaheim's most valuable and ideally located industrial properties for light manufacture and commercial concerns lie between the rights-of-way of Santa Fe Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Industrial Area "We, and every land planter industrial locator or engineer, well as industrialists and railroaders officials unanimously agree that court in gold and a miniature basketball in the middle of our county. The banquet was in recognition of the excellent work done by the team that has won so many games and, as well, a compliment to fine girls who will graduate this year. As a token of appreciation was the delightful dinner. Mr Grace Holdsworth presented Mr Carnes with a beautiful enlarged picture of the girls in their uniforms. The guests included Misses Grace Holdsworth, Cur Carney, Irene Jacques, coach; T Beamish, Catherine Carnes, Lu Mohr, Madeline Tousson, Lore Sievek, Ember Hayne and Flence Winters." Our well known young fellow townsman, Kurt Epstein, manager of Falkenstein's department store was on Tuesday admitted to censorship by Judge R. Y. Williams in the Supreme Court at San Ana. Kurt has lived here for number of years and is held its transmission line through the city until the company comes to center with its check for $50 to cover expenses of preparing and publishing same. On motion of Trustee Helmsen Center street between the Santa Fe depot and the eastern city limits was ordered to be sprinkled two or three times a week to lay the dust. Marshal Steadman reported laying 15 feet of two inch pipe along Center to the dwelling houses of Father Dubble, Dr. Eddy and Herr Woelke. McCullum's bill was for 505 feet of pipe, so Mac must be out about 10 feet of pipe. Trustee Helmsen (leaning over to the reporter)—Are you going to put that in the Gazette? The reporter said he wouldn't. Marshal Steadman reported upon the matter of water connections with the Grimshaw warehouse, the enlarged cannery and the dryer and as to the location of taps, fire plugs and meters. Clerk Nebelung read the yearly report of tax collections showing $6,332.11, deposited by the marshal for city taxes. There were present at the meeting trustees Rust, Helmsen, Schwenckert and Schneider. Absent Dickel. R. Melrose, W. J. Fay and W. H. Blennerhassett went to Riverside on Tuesday in company of Sam Armor of Orange and other representatives of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation district to complete the purchase of the Durkee tract at Rincon. The initial payment of $30,000 was made ($15,000 by each company), the deed filed for record and title to the property passed from Durkee to the two water companies. The gentlemen returned to their homes on Tuesday evening. The directors of the water company held a short open session on Saturday. There were present: President W. J. Fay and directors Chapman, Rae, Crowther, Benchley and Nebelung. Mr. Crowther re- A tract of 4500 acres of oil bearing land, located in the foothills north of Fullerton was sold some days ago by the Stearns rancho company to Domingo Bastenchury the consideration being $35,000. Ernest Derge and his sister, Mrs. Krutchmer, have arrived from Kansas and are the guests of P. A. Derge and family. They will remain for six weeks. Arthur Staley, son of Theodore Staley of Placentia was last week graduated from Stanford University with the degree of Bachelor or Arts. The Young Ladies Social club will be entertained by Miss Marie Rimpau on February 1st. Harry Davis is spending a vacation with his folks here. He will return to Santa Ana next week. Governor Gage has called an extra session of the legislature to convene on Monday next, the 29th. 25 Years Ago January 2, 1925 The citizens of La Habra are happy over the result of the special election held there Tuesday when by a vote of 311 to 146 La Habra stepped from a village into a city of the sixth class. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Carnes entertained members of the girls basketball team of the Anaheim High school at their home, north of Garden Grove, Friday evening. A four-course dinner was served at 6:30 o'clock. The table was decorated with a miniature basketball showing the proposed sluiceway at the Bixley fill, was exhibited by the president and authority was delegated to him to have the work done according to the plans submitted. Our well known young fellow townsman, Kurt Epstein, manager of Falkenstein's department store was on Tuesday admitted to censorship by Judge R. Y. Williams in the Supreme Court at San Ana. Kurt has lived here for number of years and is held high esteem by all who know him and will make a fine citizen. The fact that Kurt was recently married to one of the prettiest girls in Anaheim was held by judge to be a great point in favor. District Attorney Nelson sent his office is hampered for lack sufficient force and asks for more deputies. Orange county has between 120,000 and 130,000 population and has but three deputies in the district attorney's office, while Fresno county wives about the same population has all are kept busy. Mrs. Joseph Carroll entertain at a very delightful and elaborate luncheon and card party at Elks' club on Thursday afternoon. A five course luncheon was served at 1 o'clock after which auction bridge and "500" were played. The lucky winners of prizes at the game of auction bridge were Marian Schumacher first prize; Mrs Charles Clark, second and Mrs Houck, consolation. Mrs. Falkenstein won the first prize at "500" and Mrs. H. P. Campbell won second. Three of five men arrested Monday night in a raid on a restaurant at Los Alamitos were on bail of $100 each. One other man who carried a bottle of so-called whiskey in his official arm was fined $100. Of C. Opposes Education of New School (Continued from page 1) Commerce is duty bound to supefforts made to protect our assets a whole from irreparable damage due to injudicious use of land to support every move practical and sound in plan-practices. Citrus Loss Why we call your attention to keep concern regarding the city and county is susg due to the sharp loss in income in Orange County. F.O.B. income to Orange City dropped to $33,122,000 in from a high of $64,074,930 in a loss of $30,000,000 county. This 1948 figure comparesably with 1930 income of 57,000. Prediction is that the figures will drop within an hour of the depression year income. In mind that we are now opening on a 50c dollar. Usual activity in conversion agriculture lands to new uses has housing subdivisions and uses contribute further to plastic decline in dollar earn-come from citrus. We know of but one avenue of exit from the economic dilemma that is through industrial de-ment and payrolls. It is sim-matter of attempting to re-loss of citrus income with a through industrial payrolls end of balancing our local economy. City Policy Industrial development, diversion and selective, has been a poli-this city for 25 years. In since the days our citizens the area is not only ideal for selected diversified industry but that it is destined to become settled with light manufacturing and processing plants in spite of any temporary restraints. They point to the existing, approximate 300 foot strip zoned for light manufacturing at this time, which, incidentally terminates within 300 feet of the proposed $200,000 Thomas Jefferson school site. "A consultation of your school population map will clearly indicate that there are but two children of school age living in the entire area between the tracks with little, if any, hope for sub-division of properties in this area for residential purposes. Financial institutions, as well as the general buying public, look disdainfully upon investment of money and improvement of properties for residential purposes along railroad rights-of-way due to the drastic devaluation in property values which are automatically sustained. New Subdivisions "On the other hand many subdivisions are being proposed, especially to the west of the Southern Pacific Tracks in the Los Angeles, Vermont, and Ball Road Area, where there now resides a high proportion of the families concerned with this school. There would be no danger of industry encroachment on the school in the area, whereas a constant threat would hang over the school if built between the railroad tracks. You have the example of the La Palma School, now abandoned, being practically cut off from three sides by industrial encroachment. "Our Safety Committee point to absolute necessity of all children crossing the railroad tracks. Most recent tragedy in Buena Park, where a small child, frightened by oncoming train, froze to the tracks and was killed. May we ask, will the School Board provide the limited to a single choice for a school site. Now that annexation opens the door to selecting a new site we implore you to give further deliberation to this subject before final decision to invest such a large fund of money in this location. “This letter is result of recommendation made by the Land-Use, Public Policy, Industrial Development and Safety Committees of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in joint session Wednesday, January 4, 1950. “Respectfully yours, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce (Signed) Warren Ashleigh, President.” Public Hearing For De-Control Of Rents Set (council agreed to request a new bus stop at the intersection of South Los Angeles and Valencia streets. Police Promotions The police chief was given an OK to promote two of his patrolmen to the rank of sergeant in order to better delegate authority for patrol cars. Names of the officers concerned have not been announced. Highlights of December reports by department heads reveal that the police department made 33 arrests, issued 92 traffic citations and 148 parking meter citations. Income from parking meters for the month was $2,110. Judge L. P. Bonnat reported he had heard 323 cases, 168 of them parking meter violations, and collected $2,953. Total warrants for the past fortnight were $52,667.18. City Engineer E. P. Hapgood was authorized to advertise for bids for improvement of Atchison street between Center and Cypress streets. State allocation of $13,281 for improvement of major streets The school board meeting ed the climax of a rezoning which has been waged in t for the past several months changing of property located the Santa Fe and Southeastern cific railroads from R-1, rial to M-2, light manufactu- Growers Promise Shotgun's Will Greet Bats (Acontinued from Page 1) A moment later the furore on again, as an orange grower one corner who had remain lent during the barrage stod and remarked: "Orange Country" "This used to be orange try. If you people don't like way we do why don't you get where you came from." Instantly several were on feet. One shouted, "If this is for orange growers only, what I'll do—go back w came from, or somewhere Ninety per cent of the peck this county came here to live cause of the climate—" "Huh," interrupted a voice in the crowd. "Nine percent of them come out here on the pension rolls." This be applause from the growers' and another woman got thru to deliver a defense of the growers, who she said, paid thirds of the taxes, have greater investment than an in town, and provide a great jobs for pickers, sprayers, pans and like. Several present were g g who joined the group pro-smudge pots, not being usethe heaters themselves. The claired they did as well w them. One Tustin grower sa wind machines cost him one per season for his 10-acre while his neighbor, also w acres, used smudge pots. City Policy Industrial development, diversion and selective, has been a policy this city for 25 years. In since the days our citizens $70,000 to buy a tract of land invited industry to locate inheim. Mind you, this was in day of citrus prosperity. We are still pledged to industrial development with firm concern that job opportunities are actively needed, that, in its ease, family income will ebb seriously and Anaheim will be with multifarious and burgeeconomic, social and well-problems. Furthermore, busiwill suffer proportionately the true valuations of real city including residential will persistly affected. Call your attention to these for we wish you to understand that Anaheim's most valuable and ideally located industrial cities for light manufacturing commercial concerns, lie beneath the rights-of-way of the Fe Railroad and the South-cific Railroad. Industrial Area and every land planner, serial locator or engineer, as well as industrialists and railroads unanimously agree that in gold and a miniature ball in the middle of the street. The banquet was in recognition of the excellent work of them that has won so many awards, as well, a compliment girls who will graduate this year. As a token of appreciation the delightful dinner. Mrs. Holdswuth presented Mrs. Hays with a beautiful enlarged image of the girls in their uniforms. The guests included the Grace Holdsworth, Cuba, Irene Jacques, coach; Ted Bush, Catherine Carnes, Ludia Madeline Tousson, Loretta Ember Hayne and Flor-Winters. Well known young fellowman, Kurt Epstein, manager of Kenstein's department store on Tuesday admitted to citing by Judge R. Y. Williams the Supreme Court at Santa Kurt has lived here for a quarter of years and is held in How this independent businessman got his start We'd like you to meet a man who has hung out his own shingle. This Standard of California Distributor, like those all over the West, works as an independent businessman... and here's how we helped him get his start. We first turned over a going business to him with a good list of customers. We helped him learn the best methods of serving his neighbors well... supplied the finest products, expert engineering help in meeting tough lubricating problems, the benefits of all our laboratory research and every other practical assistance possible. He, in turn, supplied the ingenuity, skill and ambition of a man who is working for himself. This teamwork between small and large business has benefitted everyone. The school board meeting marked the climax of a rezoning battle which has been waged in the city for the past several months over changing of property located along the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads from R-1, residential to M-2, light manufacturing. Growers Promise Shotgun's Will Greet Bats (Continued from Page 11) A moment later the furore was again, as an orange grower in the corner who had remained silent during the barrage stood up and remarked: "Orange Country" "This used to be orange county. If you people don't like the way we do why don't you go back here you came from." Instantly several were on their set. One shouted, "If this county for orange growers only, that's what I'll do—go back where I came from, or somewhere else. Ninety per cent of the people in this county came here to live because of the climate—" "Huh," interrupted a woman's voice in the crowd. "Ninety percent of them come out here to get the pension rolls." This brought praise from the growers' group, and another woman got the floor deliver a defense of the orange growers, who, she said, pay two-thirds of the taxes, have much greater investment than a house town, and provide a great many jobs for pickers, sprayers, packers and the like. Several present were growers who joined the group protestingudge pots, not being users of the heaters themselves. They desired they did as well without them. One Tustin grower said his land machines cost him only $30 per season for his 10-acre grove, while his neighbor, also with 10 acres, used smudge pots, which are being made, especially in Los Angeles county, which is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in tests of orchard heaters. Orange county canont afford such expenditure, but is in touch with the tests, and will get the benefit of any finding made. It is hoped that within a year or so some practical and adequate method of regulation may be found, he stated. Smith does not himself use orchard heaters in his grove. At the conclusion of the session, the wrathy visitors left the chambers, continued hot discussion in the corridor for a time, then dispersed. To Complete 'Y' Fund Drive January 23-26 Clean-up drive of the Anaheim YMCA-YWCA will be staged January 23-26, in order to windup the fall money-raising campaign which brought in 85 percent of the funds needed for 1950 activities, O. G. Thomason, local director, announced this week. A sum of $1,500 is needed to reach the $10,200 goal. Approximately $8,700 was collected in the fall drive which ended September 30. No clean-up was staged at that time since a wind-up campaign then would have conflicted with the annual Community Chest drive, Thomason said. Paul Demaree, who was chairman of the fall drive, again will head the coming campaign. The annual victory dinner is planned for February 2 when the yearly "Y" meeting will be held at the Anaheim Ebell club house. invitations are being sent this week to all members at large (contributors to the "Y"). However, a cordial invitation is being extended to the public to attend the event. Reservations should be made on or before January 20 at the "Y" office, Bungalow D, on the Anaheim Union high school campus, 811 West Center street, phone 4202. During the clean-up campaign approximately 600 prospects will be contacted. These persons were not seen during the fall drive. The local "Y" withdrew in 1949 from participation in the Community Chest with the explanation that it could not continue its program here with insufficient funds raised by the Chest. DAUGHTER BORN Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Tidwell, 915½ West Broadway, Anaheim, who welcomed a seven pound, six and one-half ounce daughter Friday at Fullerton Cottage hospital. Colony Quips (Continued from page 1) concentrate out of and also that if it is properly distributed there will not be enough to go around. Strangely enough in the case of Florida this product has helped increase the price on fresh fruit. Real top quality fresh fruit will still sell. But if the growers allow the California fresh frozen concentrate deal to be fumbled, by design or otherwise, they deserve a great big kick. You know where. And they'll get it. Des Moines, Iowa, leads the cities of the world in the publication of farm journals. McCOY CUT-RATE DRUGS 100 W. 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