anaheim-gazette 1950-02-16

2 Anaheim Gazette, Thursday, February 16, 1950 ANAHEM GAZETTE Active Member—National Editorial Association, California Newspaper Publishers Association and Weekly Newspaper Ass'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 — Thendore B. Kuchel Editors and Publishers The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago February 27, 1875 A meeting of citizens to discuss the propriety of reorganizing the defunct fire company was held on last Saturday evening. S. J. Davis presided and A. W. Steinhart acted as secretary. On motion of John Fischer a committee consisting of Messrs. Durr, Zeyn and Menzel was appointed to take an inventory of the property of the company and ascertain what is needed for efficiency. The committee will make a report this evening at Enterprise hall. We understand that Mr. Richards has offered, for a compensation of $20 per year to The merits of Tim Carroll’s tree transplanter seems to be fully appreciated. It is necessary for him to occasionally visit the various orchards and nurseries and insist that the owners pay due respect to his patent. A recent visit to Los Angeles disclosed the fact that several parties are infringing his rights. Charles Harter has purchased ten acres of land from John Adams, paying therefor $1000. The land is adjacent to the railroad depot. L. W. Kirby has purchased the old school house lot from N. interest of all the farmers club in Orange county as well as prominent horticulturists, to co-openate in calling a mass meeting of fruit growers in the country to formulate a petition to the supervisors asking them to assist in the work of scale destruction now begun. Miss Edith Favored the assemblage with her vocal solo, being accompanied by the piano by Mrs. Cora Erdma Mrs. Fay served refreshments and later the club adjourned to meet at Brookshurst in March. 25 Years Ago February 26, 1925 Although no definite plans have been arranged nor date fixed, it is announced positively that the flagpole will soon be restored its original stand at the intersection of Center and Los Angel streets, and tourists passing down El Camino Real will again thrilled by the sight of Old Glory fluttering in the breeze in the heart of the city. Hundreds of people are demanding that the flagpole which is now standing in the park, be restored to its original place and that the sturdy police man who, at sunrise, ran up the Star Spangled Banner each morning and at sunset lowered it, once more put on the job. Policeman Marcus Andrade now patrolling his beat on a horse—the beautiful black that has proudly carried him on all star occasions. Marcus declares that he can run rings around any object ever broke the speed limit and defies any speeder to go away from him. The Walnut Cafe and the Fairland Inn have retired from business. The Walnut was closed to the proprietors, Lane and Harper. The prospect of an abundant harvest has caused our merchants to report an increase in business during the week. H. Blanken expects to remove to his new and commodious quarters today. Clark and Company will do likewise in a few days. The store that they now occupy will be fitted up as a tin shop for Messrs. Lowe & Leach, who have already received a large stock of tinware. Stoppenback is engaged in putting up a new front on Dreyfus building on Center street, which will be occupied by Goodman & Rimpau. Postmaster Higgins will, in a few days, commence building an addition to his drug store and postoffice. When completed the postoffice will be a model of convenience. To accommodate the demand he will have 50 lock boxes. On Monday evening Kroeger's new hall was dedicated to the god of amusements. A happy fun-loving crowd gathered and danced until early Tuesday. Nearly $100 was realized, which will be dedicated to benevolent purposes. The supper at the Planter' was all that could be wished. "The rosy cheek of beauty paled, they dancing for awhile forsake: They went to supper and returned, flushed with wine and gorged with cake." The Los Angeles and San Bernardino Land Company are about to lay off two sections of land into town lots. The site is near Costa station about five miles from Anaheim. It is probable that the new station will be named Northam. 50 Years Ago March 1, 1900 Bishop Johnson holds services at the Episcopal church a week from next Sunday. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. E. Miller. Marshal Steadman is overhauling the fire engine at the firehouse, and the old machine will probably soon be given a trial on the streets. Ed Morgan and Albert Heffner have gone into the fish business. Policeman Marcus Andrade now patrolling his beat on a horse—the beautiful black that has proudly carried him on all stairs occasions. Marcus declares that he can run rings around any door that ever broke the speed limit and defies any speeder to go away from him. The Walnut Cafe and the Fairland Inn have retired from business. The Walnut was closed to the proprietors, Lane and Hart acre, but the Fairland went into bankruptcy and the stock is being sold by officers of the court to satisfy creditors. Construction work on the new proposed sewer system will start shortly. Contracts for the work have been let and the bonds signed, City Clerk Merritt is nounced today. City Councilman W. D. Graft returned the first of the week from a trip into Imperial Valley and along the Mexican border. The trip, Mr. Grafton states, was an exceedingly interesting one and the entire valley apparent is prospering. Harry Hanna was up from Visitation San Diego county, this week, via telephone. 50 Years Ago March 1, 1900 Bishop Johnson holds services at the Episcopal church a week from next Sunday. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. E. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Pierotti were in town on Tuesday afternoon from their Placentia orange grove, visiting with friends in town. Ed Kraemer was in town the other day almost entirely recovered from his injuries sustained by him in the runaway accident some weeks ago. A very enjoyable social event was the surprise party arranged by Mrs. H. Cahen for her daughter, Miss Melamie Cahen and Miss Cerf of San Francisco, on Tuesday evening. Various games games were played and an old-fashioned candy pull was much enjoyed. Mr. McFadden sold 300 boxes of oranges to Thomas Strain, who shipped them to New York. Advices were received some days ago to the effect that a finer lot of fruit had not been received in that city this year. Only three puffy oranges were found among them. Dr. and Mrs. Chambers of Philadelphia spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hanna of Mirafores, Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Hanna are old-time friends and were schoolmates years ago. Mrs. George Bauer left yesterday for Salteh, Riverside county, in response to a telegram announcing the illness of her daughter, Mrs. G. L. Curtis. Marshal Steadman is overhauling the fire engine at the firehouse, and the old machine will probably soon be given a trial on the streets. Ed Morgan and Albert Heffner have gone into the fish business and receive each day consignments of fish from Newport, Capistrano and other points. The first meeting of the T. U. C's was held at the home of the Misses Mary and Irene Cargill in Brookhurst last Thursday afternoon. The club was entertained with a "bachelor's" lunch. Dancing and cards were indulged in after the lunch was served. Those present were: Misses Adele Strodthoff, Theresa Fay, Poldie Heimann, Margaret Wilson, Mary Cargill and Irene Cargill. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Miss Strodthoff on March 29th. The annual meeting of stockholders of the Anaheim Union Water Company on Saturday last went off as smoothly as an old ladies tea party. There was little, if any friction, and the program was carried out without the slipping of a coog. The old board was practically re-elected. A. H. Cargill and A. S. Bradford are the new members. They replace W. J. Fay and E. K. Benchley, both of whom declined to serve again. The new board consists of A. H. Cargill, J. B. Roe, A. S. Bradford, A. Pierotti, William Crowthers, M. Nebelung and C. C. Chapman. The Farmers Club held an interesting as well as largely attended meeting at the residence of W. J. Fay on Monday afternoon. The club took steps to engage the of all the farmers clubs range county as well as prom-horticulturists, to co-oper-calling a mass meeting of itt growers in the county stimulate a petition to the visors asking them to assist in work of scale destruction begun. Miss Edith Fay and the assemblage with a solo, being accompanied on no by Mrs. Cora Erdman. May served refreshments and the club adjourned to meet bookshurst in March. 25 Years Ago February 26, 1925 Though no definite plans have arranged nor date fixed, it announced positively that the will soon be restored to original stand at the intersec-F Center and Los Angeles and tourists passing down minno Real will again be led by the sight of Old Glory rising in the breeze in the city. Hundreds of are demanding that the which is now standing in park, be restored to its old and that the sturdy police-who, at sunrise, ran up the mangled Banner each morn-ed at sunset lowered it, be more put on the job. eman Marcus Andrade is retrolling his beat on a horse beautiful black that has so far carried him on all state runs. Marcus declares that he run rings around any car ever broke the speed limit,ifies any speeder to get from him. Walnut Cafe and the Fairy-man have retired from business. The Walnut was closed by proprietsors, Lane and Hard-iting old friends. He owns an extensive ranch eight miles from the ocean, and grows oranges, lemons and avocados thereon. Mr. Hanna states that an irrigation district was recently formed in his section taking in 18,000 acres of land and a bond issue of $1,-500,000 was floated to finance the project. Water will be brought from the Warner dam. Mrs. Dolan entertained the Ladies Euchre club on Thursday last at her home on West Broadway, when a very delightful afternoon was spent by those present. Mrs. Joe Carroll was the lucky winner of the first prize, Mrs. W. J. Cole of the second and Mrs. Strodthoff of the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the game. A very delightful surprise party was tendered Mrs. Gerald Sandilands on Friday afternoon by a number of her old friends, the occasion being her birthday. The ladies came bringing delicious refreshments, which were done full justice to. The afternoon was spent in pleasant converse, all those present having been girlhood friends and schoolmates. Jess Vrooman, the weather prognosticator, predicts generous rains during the next week or two. The new moon, he says, is an exceedingly wet one. Therefore it is going to rain to beat the band—either here or somewhere else. Property owners on East North street are petioning the supervisors to change the name of that thoroughfare to La Palma avenue. Placentia Chamber of Commerce now has a membership roll of 206—and the members are all live citizens. Grand Jury Says Foust Heads Gambling (Continued from page 1) sideration of the board of supervisors and city councils. This would eliminate various loopholes and make possible better law enforcement." The report also recommended that grand jury committees be rearranged so that investigation of insane and indigent be transferred from the committee investigating law enforcement to the committee on the county hospital, and the committee on law enforcement be constituted of the chairmen of all committees, "thereby giving it more equitable distribution among the grand jury members." Attention of the county supervisors was again called to a recommendation of the auditing committee that an organized audit and collection of monies, either by the county auditor or an appointee, be made of local and county departments which pay their receipts into the county treasury, including constables, justice courts, the animal shelter and like departments. Heads-Up Hoopster Walnut Cafe and the Fairy-tale have retired from business. The Walnut was closed by proprietors, Lane and Hardout the Fairyland went into captcy and the stock is being officers of the court to creditors. Construction work on the new sewer system will be shortly. Contracts for the have been let and the bonds City Clerk Merritt and today. Councilman W. D. Grafton and the first of the week trip into Imperial Valley long the Mexican border. Up, Mr. Grafton states, was recedingly interesting one the entire valley apparently pering. Y Hanna was up from Vista, nego county, this week, vis- an exceedingly wet one: Therefore it is going to rain to beat the band—either here or somewhere else. Property owners on East North street are petitioning the supervisors to change the name of that thoroughfare to La Palma avenue. Placentia Chamber of Commerce now has a membership roll of 206—and the members are all live citizens. VACATION AT PUNTA BANDA Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Chesley of 11632 East Romneya Drive, Anaheim, have just returned from two weeks of fishing at Punta Banda which is just below Ensenada. They reported good cobina and bass catches. In 1940 there were 2,480,000 persons in the United States over 70 years of age. Phone 4618 ERMISCH "MY CLEANER" 350 W. Center - Anabelm Six feet two inches tall and a dead shot, Pfc. Eugene Belframe gives his opponents on other Sixth Army teams plenty of trouble. Gene gets a lot of fun out of Army athletics and in addition, he's saving money that will help put him through Muhlenberg college. With his Army-learned skill o' X-Ray technician, Gene could step into a well-paid civilian job, but he figures that college education will be worth more in the long run. Gene says, "A young fellow who enjoys sports and also wants to learn a trade or continue his educa tion gets his best chance in the Army." For full information on what the Army offers you, visit your local Recruiting Office. Go to City Hall, Fullerton, Calif. Now Janie helps herself to better service "Allowing a little time between calls," Janie, "gives others a chance to call me... it's a nice party-line courtesy, too." So when is getting the gang together for a picnic, or any reason needs to make calls in a row, she has several minutes between each one. "It's able to make friends with others on our line. It use the telephone the way I like them to." Getting the most from the telephone—and giving others get better service—depends in on every telephone user. Facilities have been added in the West in ten years. Your telephone today one of your most valuable servants... long time, saving steps. And it still does its job just a few pennies a call. 2. Looking up numbers, Janie knows, is really important. "So easy to get them mixed up," she explains. "Why, I was just sure Babs' number was 8145... but when I called her I got the drug store. Turned out her number was 8415. So unless I'm really sure of a number, I'm going to look it up in the telephone book." That's a good tip for all of us—teen-agers and grown-ups. Your telephone is one of today's best bargains. 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