anaheim-gazette 1954-04-08

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago Callender's famous troup of Georgia Minstrels will give a performance at Kroeger's hall on Saturday evening. There are twenty artists in the troup and as they have been playing nightly to crowded houses on the Bush street theatre, San Francisco, it is safe to say they are superior to the performers who usually visit Anaheim. Reserved seats may be secured at the stationery store of Mr. Herman Cohn, where a plan of the hall may be seen. Mr. Seibert brought down from the Black Star mine on Sunday samples of coal which are superior to any previously got out of the mine The S. P. R. R. Company has purchased three tons of this coal with which to make a trial trip on a heavy freight train between Los Angeles and Wilmington. If satisfactory they will use it exclusively. Considerable wine is still being shipped from the depot. Two car loads are in the warehouse and will be shipped in a day or two. Mr. L. Gunther showed us yesterday a copy of the first Chinese paper published on the coast and which Mr Gunther has had in his possession since 1852. The fire truck is housed in the Backs' building opposite the Gazette office. The company received of Illinois, aged 60 years, registered at the county clerk's office on Monday. He resides at Los Nietos and his friends call him Joe for short. 50 Years Ago Mrs. Smith of Los Angeles entertained the Ladies Euchre club at the home of Mrs. Bird Beebe on Thursday afternoon. After the refreshments the prizes were awarded, Mrs. Shauley winning the first, a lovely sofa cushion. Mrs. Hatzfeld, a fruit dish and Miss Keynolds of Los Angeles, the consolation. On Wednesday afternoon a number of ladies of this city and Santa Ana met at the home of Mrs. A. Rimpau in honor of Mrs. Frank Ey of Santa Ana who, with Mr. Ey, leaves shortly for a trip to Europe. After a pleasant afternoon of music and social converse, the ladies departed, wishing Mrs. Ey "bon voyage." G. W. Snyder has sold his ranch of thirty-four acres northeast of town to A. O. Leur, who came here recently from Los Angeles to look cate. Mr. Leur will erect a modern residence and otherwise improve the property. Mr. Snyder will move into town and build a residence here. Dr. D. W. Head of Garden Grove, father of District Attorney Head, was thrown from his horse this week at Santa Ana and quite pert horsemen in the country. John Cadman is recovering a severe attack of typhoid, kept him in his bed for weeks. Johnny was a very boy but will soon be well to go to school. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Heck Oklahoma are guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott, on the East Side. They make a lengthy stay and cide to locate permanently. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strick of Douglas, A. T., are re-cover over the advent of a day Jeannette, at their home, day. The Board of Trustees regular session on Tuesday morning. Present: Messrs. Schrust, Weisel, Berdrow and er. The Marshal reported to lowing total collections, $14 Delinquent total $46.65. The committee on public provements reported that had been set out on South Angeles street from Cyprus North, on Center from O Atchison. That parts of Ross Hedwig Olive and Hermilia been graded. That water tions had been made to the nahl Lumber Co., on Eastern street. That an are light been put up at the interiof of Los Angeles and Chest. The ordinance calling a tion of city officers was ad The board decided to get an sion of the wishes of the in the matter of closing on Sunday, and this will be on the ballots: "For closing saloons on Sundays: "Yes. "For closing liquor saloons on Sundays: "No." Mr. L. Gunther showed us yesterday a copy of the first Chinese paper published on the coast and which Mr Gunther has had in his possession since 1852. The fire truck is housed in the Backs' building opposite the Gazette office. The company received the room at a rental of $5 per month. Beef cattle are selling at Norwalk for five cents per pound, live weight. Hogs bring three cents. Dr. J. A. Crane of Santa Ana, assisted by Dr. Burtnett of that place and Dr. W. N. Hardin of Anaheim amputated the right arm of Mr. Sheehan of Santa Ana, who suffered a compound fracture some days ago. Mr. Sheehan is doing well. McFadden Bros., of Santa Ana have 400 head of cattle on the Santa Rosa ranch, and Judge Skip of San Joaquin has 6000 head of sheep there. After Dennis Kearney had left Anaheim, his revolver was found in the room he had occupied at the hotel. There were sundry nicks in the handle and the conclusion was reached that they represented the number of moon-eyed chinks dispatched by the agitator. The weapon was forwarded to the owner so that he would not be deprived of the means of making the Chinese go. A wharf site was located at Santa Monica yesterday. The subscriptions for the wharf amounted to $10,000 several days ago. The people who have this enterprise in hand act as if they are in dead earnest and we hope they will accomplish the end in view. Joseph Green Barry Marcus Cassius Brutus Haynes, a native G. W. Snyder has sold his ranch of thirty-four acres hortheast of town to A. O. Leur, who came here recently from Los Angeles to look cate. Mr. Leur will erect a modern residence and otherwise improve the property. Mr. Snyder will move into town and build a residence here. Dr. D. W. Head of Garden Grove, father of District Attorney Head, was thrown from his horse this week at Santa Ana and quite severely shaken up and bruised. No bones were broken and the Doctor is out again after his mishap. The horse shied at a grader and threw his rider with some force to the ground. Dr. Head is noted as being one of the most ex- The train of the stars! 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'46 CHEV THE LEADER IN GOOD TRANSPORTATION SEE OUR D John Cadman is recovering from severe attack of typhoid, which kept him in his bed for three weeks. Johnny was a very sick boy but will soon be well enough to go to school. Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Hedges of Oklahoma are guests of the late's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Scott, on the East Side. They will take a lengthy stay and may decide to locate permanently. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strodthoff Douglas, A. T., are rejoicing over the advent of a daughter, cannette, at their home, Saturday. The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday evening. Present: Messrs. Schneider,ust, Weisel, Berdrow and Fletchner. The Marshal reported the following total collections, $1,132.15, netiquent total $46.65. The committee on public improvements reported that trees had been set out on South Los Angeles street from Cypress to North, on Center from Olive toutchison. That parts of Rose, Vine, redwig Oljive and Hermine had been graded. That water connections had been made to the Gaahl Lumber Co., on East Center street. That an arc light had been put up at the intersection of Los Angeles and Chestnut. The ordinance calling an election of city officers was adopted. The board decided to get an expression of the wishes of the people in the matter of closing saloons on Sunday, and this will be printed in the ballots: "For closing liquor saloons on Sundays: 'Yes.'" "For closing liquor saloons on Sundays: 'No.'" a steel cell for the proposed new jail was accepted, and specifications for the jail were adopted. The telephone franchise was sold to W. L. Porterfield of the Home Telephone Co., for $125. Mr. Nebelung requested that electric lights be installed in his residence, corner of Sycamore and Orana. Petition for an arc light at the intersection of Cypress and Olive streets was granted, also an arc light was ordered placed at Adele and Los Angeles streets. Mr. Rust moved that the number of saloons be limited to seven. Motion objecting to this as giving a monopoly of the business to these persons. The Marshal was instructed to take out the willow and cypress trees south of the railway depot. W. C. Warner has purchased the city livery stables, until recently conducted by Ed Zeus. The new proprietor assumed charge yesterday. His purchase includes all livestock, vehicles and other articles of the former proprietor. Miss Shirley White of Los Angeles an experienced vocal teacher will be found each Tuesday afternoon at Miss Anhe Everhardy's, where she invites interviews with anyone wishing to study. Mrs. Martha O. Smith visited with friends in town this week. She contemplates departing in the near future for Arkansas where she will visit with Dr. and Mrs. Lightfoot (Irene Fleming). Her daughter Mrs. Hlnrichs (Katherine Fleming) of New York will meet her there accompanied by her little twin daughters nearly five years old whom Grandma has never seen. Mrs. Hhnrichs is the well known contralto of the Metropolitan Opera company of which Mrs. Hhnrichs is musical director. She is well and favorably known hereabouts having spent school days here. Reinold Schellens and who formerly lived in Arnold but moved to Hollywood time ago, have returned to here permanently. Jerry Cole is installing an ing plant on his ranch town. He has purchased a horse power model engine expects to get about 80 horse water. Fritz Ruhman paid the turn a call this week, light the office with his usual goodship. Fritz is the first sell a glass of beer for five in Anaheim. It that's not to entitle him to glory, it not added that he was the boss of the Flying Dutchman in he made his escape to this try early in the present city He is a staid and proper m We have a line the gals (Have you seen our Spring Fashion) You can’t fool the ladies when it comes to styling. From clothes and hemlines, to cars and color schemes—they insist on a fresh new look and a fresh new change—and anything else won’t do. So it’s easy to see why the gals—bless ’em!—have been going for Buick in a great big way—going for the glamorous modernity of these new-day automobiles ever since the first public showing a few short months ago. From the beginning, they’ve been going for the sleeker, longer, lower lines—the futuristic shaping of the new windshields—the stunning décor of the striking new fabrics—the clean simplicity of the new instrument panels. But you ought to see how for the gay new car model Buick’s Spring Fashion Fresh new Convertibles, R and Estate Wagons never available—and in gorgeous summer colors never before! And you ought to see how th as the men certainly do— BUICK the beautiful THE COMPLETE LINE-UP OF BUICK. BEAUTIES FOR 1934 includes stunning new all-street Estate Wagons and “hardtop” Rivieres, as well as gay new Convertibles, in both the low-priced V8 Special Series and in the high-powered Century Series. MILTON BERLE STARS FOR BUICK—See the Buick-Berle Show Tuesday Evenings “Drive from factory Save up to $37200 See Your BUICK Dealer” at SMITH - REAFSNYDER 151 N. LOS ANGELES ST. GIGANTIC CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON LADDER BACK — RUSH BOTTOM "We stretch your furniture dollar farther" ANAHEIM FURNITURE CO. 146 N. Los Angeles St. — Anaheim — Phone KE 5-7231 See Our Dollar Stretching Specials IN THIS ISSUE at CONE BROS. 151 N. Los Angeles — Anaheim '50 Chevrolet ½ Ton Panel DELUXE CAR, BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL FINISH 995¥00 SEE OUR DISPLAY AD IN THIS ISSUE at SMITH - REAFSNYDER 151 N. LOS ANGELES ST. GIGANTIC CLEARANCE SALE NOW ON LADDER BACK — RUSH BOTTOM MAPLE CHAIRS Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19¥50 SEE OUR DISPLAY AD IN THIS ISSUE at HEINZ MOTOR CO. 1215 N. PALM ST. — ANAHEIM — KE 5-5757 '53 PONTIAC CATALINA Like New – Power Steering MANY OTHERS TO CHOOSE FROM at STEFFY BUICK 110 S. LOS ANGELES ST. '46 CHEVROLET SEDAN THE LEADER IN GOOD TRANSPORTATION 199¥00 SEE OUR DISPLAY AD IN THIS ISSUE at CROWELL MOTOR CO. 252 N. LOS ANGELES — KE 5-5746 1951 MERCURY 4-DR. SEDAN RADIO — HEATER — OVERDRIVE LOW-MILEAGE 129¥50 SEE OUR DISPLAY AD IN THIS ISSUE hereabouts having spent her school days here. Reinold Schellens and family who formerly lived in Anaheim, but moved to Hollywood some ago, have returned to reside there permanently. Jerry Cole is installing a pumping plant on his ranch west of town. He has purchased a thirteen horse power model engine and expects to get about 80 inches of water. Fritz Ruhman paid the sanction a call this week, lighting up the office with his usual good fellowship. Fritz is the first man to tell a glass of beer for five cents in Anaheim. If that's not enough to entitle him to glory, it may be added that he was the boon light of the Flying Dutchman in which he made his escape to this country early in the present century. He is a stalid and proper member of society and has numerous pretentious city blocks to his credit as a result of his industry and contemplates erecting several more. Miss Carrie E. Roberts, principal of the Central school, has inaugurated a fire drill among her pupils, which is designed to fit them for cases of emergency. The drill is practiced once a week and none of the pupils are aware when the alarm is to be given. One of the pupils is sent to the hall and raises the cry of fire. Instantly the school arises the pupils standing in the aisles. Then the drum beats and all hands file out in order. The exciting cry rang through the hall a day or two ago, and several hundred boys and girls were out of the eight rooms in the building inside of three minutes. Jake Schumacher, son of J. L. Schumacher, the West Center street Mineral Water manufacturer, has taken a position with Mr. Grim at the new lumber yard. New pumping plants are being installed on the Rexrod, Michel and Johnson plains west of town. WEDDING SATURDAY Miss Muriel Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park Anrerson of 845 N. Helena St., will become the bride of George Giroux, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Giroux of Long Beach, at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 10, in St. Boniface church. SECTION MEETS APRIL 13 The welfare section of Junior Ebell will meet on the evening of April 13 at 7:30 to make decorations for convention. Members are asked to call Elaine Pedlar at Ke 5-2947 by April 12 for reservations. The new 200-horsepower Buick Centurion Convertible—sleek, smart, spirited—and available in gorgeous new summer colors. Come the gals go for Your Spring Fashion Show? You ought to see how they go gay new car models in Spring Fashion Show! 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