anaheim-gazette 1954-03-18

5 Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1964 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago The Board of town trustees met in regular session yesterday. Present: Messrs. Kirby, Look and Cohen. The Treasurer reported cash on hand as follows: Cash fund,$366.-31; Road fund,$932.40; Fines and forfeiture fund,$52.30; Total $1,-345.01. The committee on public improvements reported that the deeds for sidewalk were drawn up and ready for the signature of property owners. The bill of N./H. Mitchell for $6.37 was laid on the table. The bills of L. Drassen, $1.00 and H. Brown, $8.50 were referred to the finance committee. Resolved: That a well deep enough to fill a 20,000 gallon tank be dug on the town lot in front of the Town Hall and it is proposed to lay a pipe along Los Angeles st., to the Planters Hotel and there have a hydrant to furnish water for fire purposes and for street sprinkling. The Anaheim Fire company held a meeting on Friday evening at which two new members were admitted—Otta Strobel and Henry Padderatz. Two applications for membership were received which will be voted on at the next regular meeting. The treasurer reported a balance oof $46.80 on hand. It 50 Years Ago John Hartung, vice-president of the First National Bank, has been selected by his board of directors of that institution to fill the duties of cashier in place of C. E. Holcomb, who last week resigned the office. Mr. Hartung will perform the duties of that office until such time as a successor to Mr. Holcomb shall be appointed. Frank Shanley has been elected to the position of second vice-president. The bank is one of the solid financial institutions of Southern California and its business shows a constantly increasing volume. C. E. Holcomb and family leave in a few days for Thermal, River-side county, to go in for asparagus culture. Miss Dora Zeyn will accompany them. Billy Hale and Ed Amerige were in town Wednesday in Billy's new automobile. Mrs. Martha O. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Grace Smith Ban-nerman of Los Angeles are visiting old-time friends at Orange-thorpe. Rain fell on Thursday night to the extent of .74 of an inch, breaking the long period of drought The Anaheim Fire company held a meeting on Friday evening at which two new members were admitted—Otta Strobel and Henry Padderatz. Two applications for membership were received which will be voted on at the next regular meeting. The treasurer reported a balance oof $46.80 on hand. It was announced that a drill will be held on Wednesday, evening next. Weather permitting, Mr. W. R. Olden, R. H. Gilman and the editor of the Gazette will leave for Riverside this morning, taking with them numerous samples of Anaheim oranges, which they will place on exhibition at the citrus fair. The condition of Mr. Fred Hartung last evening was very favorable. He has been very low for the past three or four days but we are glad to announce that his physician says that he is improving. There are now four teachers in the Anaheim public schools. Mrs. Breed having begun teaching in the primary department on Monday. One hundred and seventy pupils are attending the schools at the present time, and there is a likelihood of the number being increased some. We are informed by one of the programme committee that a specially good time has been arranged for in the Episcopal social, to be held at the home of Mrs. Dr. Kellogg, on Thursday the 20th. Messrs. P. H. Look & Co., yesterday procured an immensely fat cow, which will be served to their customers on Saturday morning. Do not fail to send in your order. Mr. Byron D. Clark has for sale at his nursery in Fairview a choice assortment of Australian Saucer peach trees of different sizes which he will sell at from 25c to 75 cents each. He sells other choice varieties of peach trees at 12 cents each or $10 per 100. Justice Athearn has removed his office to the rooms on Center st., adjoining the livery stable of Mitchell and Payne. On last Thursday night fifteen Billy Hale and Ed Amerige were in town Wednesday in Billy's new automobile. Mrs. Martha O. Smith and daughter, Mrs. Grace Smith Bannerman of Los Angeles are visiting old-time friends at Orange-thorpe. Rain fell on Thursday night to the extent of .74 of an inch, breaking the long period of drought which had lasted since October 1st. During the afternoon there were indications of rain and as night came on it seemed the long-looked-for dampness was at hand. It was not until 9 o'clock that the first showers fell, quickening shortly into a deluge. The precipitation was heavy during several hours and showers fell at intervals until the morning hours. Friday opened with cloudy skies, but no rain fell until half past 5 in the afternoon, continuing with copious showers until midnight. The precipitation during the night amounted to .56 of an inch, making a total for the storm of 1.30 inches. Precipitation to date last year was 7.86 inches. The rain was of great value to grain men and orchardists. It has started grain to growing, and has been of great benefit to pastures and ranges. A little more of it this month, followed by timely showers in March and April, and the dry weather croaker will cease his doleful speculations. C. Schindler has finished laying a cement sidewalk on the West side of Los Angeles street, between Chartres and Sycamore and his force of mechanics are now at work laying a cement walk on the east side of the street between the same thoroughfares. Mrs. J. F. Ahlborn will entertain the Miercoles club at progressive hearts at her home on Wednesday afternoon. E. B Merritt and Joseph Helmsen have been appointed registration clerks for this city. Voters are now being registered for the city election in April. Gooding-Grey Wedding Rites In a pretty wedding ceremony by candle light, Miss Leonora Gooding became the bride of Johnny Grey in the sanctuary of First Justice Athearn has removed his office to the rooms on Center st., adjoining the livery stable of Mitchell and Payne. On last Thursday night fifteen gallons of wine were stolen from the wine house of A. Pelanconi, Alameda street, Los Angeles. The wine was taken by a gang of fifteen tramps who were subsequently arrested. The rainfall at Orangethorpe on Sunday night was three sixteenths of an inch, making the total for the season 4½ inches. At the depot the fall was only one-sixteenth of an inch on Sunday night. Dr. Higgins has received from the Board of Supervisors a quantity of chemicals for distribution among the farmers of the district, who will use the same to exterminate squirrels. There will be quarterly meeting services at the M. E. Church in Westminster, Feb. 22 and 23. Elder Hough will preach. On Sunday preaching at 11:30 a.m., and Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Company 'K' Wins Second Place Award Anaheim's Company K of the California National Guard has been named second place winner in the recent battalion recruiting campaign. The $100 prize which was awarded for campaign efforts which added 30 new members to the organization was awarded at a dinner meeting in Santa Ana American Legion Hall attended by all Orange County companies of the 40th Infantry division. Gooding-Grey Wedding Rites In a pretty wedding ceremony by candle light, Miss Leonora Gooding became the bride of Johnny Grey in the sanctuary of First Bapaist church on last Wednesday evening (March 10). The Rev. Bob Kevorkian officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulkey of 536 W. Romneya Drive, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a ballerina length gown of white brocade taffeta. She wore a short veil of illusion net and carried a white orchid arranged on a white Bible. Miss Gooding is a student nurse at the Orange County hospital and chose a fellow student, Miss Ruth Grey, as bridesmaid. The bridegroom is a member of the U. S. Marine Corps stationed at the El Toro Marine base and is a native of Texas. He and the several members of the service who attended him were attired in the bright blue which is the Marine dress uniform. Best man was Mike McCalughy and Ross Huss was usher. Soloist Bill Raine sang "Because," and at the end of the ceremony, the Rev. Kevorkdan sang "The Lord's Prayer." The church was decorated with baskets of white stock and cala lillies and cala lillies and tall white candles. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church social hall and was attended by 160 guests. After making the first cut in a three-tiered wedding cake and receiving the best wishes of their friends, the bridal couple departed for a three day honeymoon in Palm Springs. They plan to reside temporarily in Santa Ana. Anniversary Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schafer of 49th wedding anniversary month with a dinner party at Dorothy and Wade Dinner ce. Attending the celebration were sons, Fred and Herman of heim, daughter Margaret Benof Orange, and six grandchill. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer have residen Anaheim for 40 years. Anaheim High P-TA Officers Election; Presents Foreign Exchange Students Election of officers and a program presented by foreign exchange students shared the spotlight at Monday night's meeting of the Anaheim Union High School Parent-Teacher Association. Officers for the coming year will be Mrs. Howard Wilkinson, president; Mrs. Lawrence Martin, first vice-president; Mrs. Sam Loard, second vice-president; Mrs. Harold Ferguson, recording secretary; Mrs. William Rickle, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Wilmer Troutman, treasurer; Mrs. Ted Dinkler, historian; Clyde Nickle, auditor. Mesdames Marion H. Conan Gray, Forrest Simi and Ferguson served on the denating committee. Chester Shirk, evening prochairman, introduced the exclustudents who are sponsored by Rotary Clubs. Shirk has, hitoured the Orient as a member of a student goodwill tour, vieJapan, Korea, Manchuria, China, and he emphasized the that friendships in student life contribute a great deal to w WHEN YOU'VE REALLY GOT YOU PASS 7600 GASOLINE increases your car's Try a tank-full of The Finest in your car and it makes when you're at the wheel. Dr UNION OIL 76 OF CALIFO The West's Oldest and Largest In Editor. 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