anaheim-gazette 1954-12-30

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... December 1879 The Fair and Oldtime Entertainment at Kroeger's hall was given under the management of the ladies of the Episcopal church, was certainly the best attended and most successfully carried out entertainment ever given here. The hall was visited by many people during the afternoon and a substantial dinner was partaken of by the visitors. The entertainment began between 7 and 8 in the evening. Miss Alice Chase reciting some verses illustrative of the scenes to be presented. The first scene was by Miss Crane, Miss Bremmerman and Mr. Bancroft, showing Miss Bremmerman wooed and won in a manner most abrupt. The curtain then rose upon an old time meeting house presided over by Elder Croft (Mr. Witherbee of Orange). The next scene was a wedding reception, the guests were introduced by Sambo (Harry Hanna). The lady of color was Mrs. G. H. Kellogg. Mrs. Olden was Lady Washington. Others taking part were Mr. and Mrs. Lyman, Mrs. Howe of Westminster, Mrs. Bessie Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Rice, Messrs. John Hartung, Otto des Granges, Charlie Higgins and others. The profits were about $240 which is more than enough to pay off the indebtedness of the church. The ladies having charge of the enter- the county and reports the country as looking beautiful since the recent rains. 50 Years Ago... December 1904 The Board of City Trustees met on Friday evening: Present, Darling, Tyler, Fletcher and Berdrow. In the absence of Mayor Rust, Trustee Darling presided. Ordinance No. 168 referring to planting shade trees along the streets, was introduced and read for the first time. Edgena Adams' salary as assistant engineer at the power house was raised $10 per month, from $65 to $75. Appointment of Ben Berdrow as nightwatchman at $50 per month, approved. The electric line was ordered extended from the corner of Center and Walnut streets along the latter thoroughfare as far as South street. The electric line has been extended to residences on Lemon street near North, according to report made by Engineer Lewis. Request of Episcopal church for exemption from taxes in one city lot was denied as the church and one lot on which it stands are exempted by state law. Gardiner was granted an additional ten days in which to complete sidewalks. A. Arnold and other residents of the West End protested against the poor quality of electric lights on streets. Referred to Electrical Engineer Tina How Many Phone Calls Did You Ride Up in Year Pass? Have any idea how many phone calls you made in 1954? If you have one of Pacific phone's installations—and are 12,700 of them in Anaheim California at the rate every three-and-a-half m³ The company had a total of 000 in the Southland at year. To keep all those calls across the wires requires a investment which has reached current $723 million in So California, manager Herb said. The company spent $97 for expansion and improve in nine southern counties of the year. Among other Pacific Telephone: 1. Established operator distance dialing, enabling toers to reach most points nation in less than a minute. 2. Standardized 300,000 phone numbers to fit into nationwide pattern for long dialing; 3. Changed 50,000 manuphones to dial in Riverside ange, Palmdale, Del Mar, Mesa and El Segundo; The sale of the sanatorium has been consummated, Dr. Ferguson being the purchaser. The new proprietor is a graduate of the best medical colleges in the United Kingdom and is withal a gentleman of intelligence and culture, and is a decided acquisition to the community. We are glad to know that Dr. Ellis and his estimable wife do not intend to remove from the county at present. We can not refrain from expressing a hope that they may decide to settle permanently somewhere in this vicinity. Anaheim is indebted not a little for its prominence abroad to the energy and public spirit of Dr. Ellis. A grand hunt will take place on the Coyote ranch Sunday. A large attendance is expected from Los Angeles and other towns. Several of our townspeople intend to be present and an exciting day's hunt is promised. The company is expected to meet at Norwalk at 9 a'clock a.m. Mr. L. M. Holt, secretary of the S.C. Horticultural society, announces that he will issue a book early in 1880, the title of which will be "Semi-Tropic Fruit Culture in Southern California." The author being a practical horticulturist, and having the ability from his journalistic training to put his knowledge and experience in fruit raising in a clear and readable manner, the book can not fail to be of great interest. The price of a single volume bound in cloth will be $1.50 when the book is delivered. Anyone desiring to purchase can leave their names at the Gazette office. New displays are constantly being added to the exhibit of the Chamber of Commerce, among the latest being a sweet pumpkin weighing 144 pounds, the gift of Victor Schumacher. A large bunch of peanuts by Alex Wright; bell peppers and egg plant by Frank Walter and sweet potatoes by Mr. Stewart. New tables have been added to the display room in order to secure more space for exhibiting the many products offering. All contributions will be thankfully received, and those having fine samples of products should make a note of the fact that the Chamber is anxious to secure such exhibits and will appropriately display them. A debate between Anaheim and Compton high schools was held at the Christian church on Friday evening. The subject chosen was "Reseloved that legislators should not receive pay for their services." Compton was given the choice and took the affirmative. Fayette Lewis and Dene Hasson represented Anaheim school. Decision was awarded in favor of Compton by a close margin. Fayette Lewis was awarded 25 points for being the best individual debater. The Compton contingent came on a special train and returned to their homes after the debate. Rev. Markel of the Christian church is conducting a series of gospel meetings which will continue for three weeks. The local chapter of the Eastern Star has elected the following officers: Mrs. A. T. Wallop, Worthy Matron; Mrs. Richardson, Associate Matron. Request of Episcopal church for exemption from taxes in one city lot was denied as the church and one lot on which it stands are exempted by state law. Gardiner was granted an additional ten days in which to complete sidewalks. A. Arnold and other residents of the West End protested against the poor quality of electric lights on streets. Referred to Electrical Engineer. Two tons of hay were bought from Mr. Shirley of the West End for $12 per ton and two tons from Veit Bentz for $15 per ton. The former is last year's crop and the latter this year's. Rose Tournament Kick-off Luncheon Featuring interviews with nation's foremost football co-country's top grid writer players from both the University of Southern California Ohio State, KTTV Friday 31, will exclusively telecast annual Tournament of Roses Off Lancone in Pasadena. To be presented on Chance from 12:25 to 1:30 p.m., the gram will include what is best to be the largest gatherings sports figures ever televised. Also appearing on the pro- will be the Honorable Earl ren, Chief Justice, United Supreme Court, who will be Grand Marshal of this Tournament of Roses P Frank J. Lausche, Governor Ohio; Goodwin J. Knight, Governor of California; Mayor Poulson, and other state and city officials. Huge New Build For Orange Co. F With steel framework no place, construction is spared along on schedule toward completion in May of the new $20 commercial exhibits building the Orange County Fair. Brick and cement siding will be installed on the all-purpose building which will be Mr. Beckett brought to town on Thursday a great sweet potato which weighed 45 pounds. This is probably the largest tuber grown in the state. Messrs. Alex Wright, B. F. Seibert and Ed Dunham returned from a twenty-four hour's hunt on the Alamitos ranch on Thursday morning and the result of their skill was a small wagon load of geese, ducks and snipe. The hunters presented the game to the ladies in charge of the Episcopal church Fair and supper, a donation which was thankfully accepted. Messrs. Roques and Claridge returned on Thursday. They made a trip on the coast as far as San Luis Obispo, but at no point between Anaheim and that city did they find business prospects one whit better than here. Jesse Parker returned Saturday from his trip to Bodie and other northern towns. Mr. T. D. Culter of Westminster, blacksmith and wagon maker, has sold to P. J. Smith of Anaheim, the buggy which took the premium at the late District Fair. It is a strong though light vehicle and well adapted to this country. Mr. Culter is prepared to duplicate it and orders should be addressed to him at Westminster; Mr. J. K. Tuffree has returned from an extensive trip through Rev. Markel of the Christian church is conducting a series of gospel meetings which will continue for three weeks. The local chapter of the Eastern Star has elected the following officers: Mrs. A. T. Wallop, Worthy Matron; Mrs. Richardson, Associate Matron; Erwin Barr, Worthy Petron; Mrs. George Boyd, Conductress; Jos Helmsen, Secretary; A. S. Brudford, Treasurer. Three candidates were initiated during the evening, which was closed with a banquet. A number of visitors were present from Orange and Fullerton. C. Schindler has completed the laying of cement sidewalks on Claudina street. His next work will be on Olive street which he begins tomorrow. 25 Years Ago... Dec. 1929 The first meeting of the Woman's Trojan club of Orange county was held monday night at the home of Miss Berly Kennedy in this city. Officers of the club were elected as follows: Miss Beryl Kennedy president; Mrs. Fay Schultz vice president; Mrs. Louise Nash, Santa Ana secretary; Mrs. Eleng Carmichall, Garden Grove, Treasurer. Guest of the club were Mrs. Katheren Caldwell and Bernice Palmer. The next meeting was at the home of Mrs. Fay Schultz. Mrs. Harriet Camfield Cross died on Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jane D. Helman where she lived for several years. Two brothers of Mrs. Cross, Robert and Stephen McPherson came to this county in early days. Robert being one of the original members of the Westminister With steel framework no place, construction is spared along on schedule toward completion in May of the new $20 commercial exhibits building the Orange County Fair. Brick and cement siding will be installed on the alpine building which will be able for community events in the 1955 Fair, which opens a day run on Aug 9. With the location of the permanent building directly of the old commercial tent a new main entrance will be tablishelf for the exposition ground before the next Fair. Funds have been allocated by the State Board of Public Works for construction of the new gate, grading of the amphitheatre building of additional horse and general improvements permanent nature, according to M. C. Fullenwider, secret manager of the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barn of 535 S. Indiana St., receive Christmas present a day or early when they welcomed a daughter on Dec. 22 in St. Joseph hospital. Christmas Eve was the birth of the eight-pound baby boy in St. Joseph hospital to Mr. Mrs. Richard W. Hoppock of E. Redwood St. Colony which under the leadership of Rev. Webber settled in 1870 Both brothers were primarily identified with early varieties of the pioneers of this nation and a number of their descendants are living in Orlando and other sections of the opium service were held at St.Mary's church by Rev. Nunnan Rev.A.G.H.Rode of Passa-former Rector. How Many Phone Calls Did You Ring Up in Year Past? Have any idea how many telephone calls you made during 1954? If you have one of Pacific Telephone's installations—and there are 12,700 of them in Anaheim—you helped run the record up to nearly 8,000 calls every minute of every hour. And your telephone was newly connected during the year it added in gaining 140,000 for Southern California at the rate of one every three-and-a-half minutes. The company had a total of 2,140,000 in the Southland at year's end. To keep all those calls flashing across the wires requires a plant investment which has reached a current $723 million in Southern California, manager Herb Perry said. The company spent $97 million for expansion and improvement nine southern counties during the year. Among other things specific Telephone: 1. Established operator long distance dialing, enabling customers to reach most points in the nation in less than a minute; 2. Standardized 300,000 telephone numbers to fit into a nationwide pattern for long distance calling; 3. Changed 50,000 manual telephones to dial in Riverside, Orge, Palmdale, Del Mar, Costaesa and El Segundo; 4. Installed its two-millionth County Speakers Forum Celebrates Holiday Season Members of the Orange County Speakers Forum celebrated the holiday season with a tea at the home of Mrs. Arthur Sipherd in Orange. Mrs. Joe Thompson of Anaheim, program chairman, introduced those taking part in a Christmas play entitled "The Scarf from Smyrna." They were Mrs. R. F. Guthrie, Mrs. Bradford Jones and Mrs. Thompson with Mrs. Harry Horn as narrator. During a brief business session, Mrs. Wayne Reafnyder of Garden Grove, was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. Leo J. Frils announced that the January meeting will be held in the Santa Ana home of Mrs. L. E. Phillips when the topic to be discussed will be "How can we make our two-party system Serve our Republic More Effectively?" ENTERTAINS CLASSMATES Miss Claudia Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Wagner of 10551 S. Los Angeles St., entertained six classmates from Katella school at a delightful luncheon party at her home last Thursday. New Line of Auto, Building Products Added by Kwikset Kwikset Locks, Inc., this week announce it is in production on new additions to the company's line of builders' hardware and chrome automobile hardware. Adolf Schoepe, president of the Anaheim firm, said Kwikset has begun shipments on a new screen door latch, three new rosettes, a new mortise locking cylinder, and an automatic-releasing lockset. In its Automotive Division, Kwikset is manufacturing an average of 14 chrome parts per car for the 1955 Fords. Kwikset is a supplier for the Ford Assembly plants at Long Beach and Richmond, Calif., and Dallas, Tex. The new screen door latch has a door knob on the exterior of the door and a handle and locking device for the interior. The new rosettes (ornamental piece installed against the door behind the knob) are round, square, and star shaped. They are being manufactured in response to increased demands for more decorative doorways. Kwikset now manufactures five styles of rosettes. The mortise cylinder is being device which may be used in old or new mortises (which do not have keys-locks). The new Kwikset matic-releasing lockset is likely locked on the inside of it by pressing a push button. Lockset unlocks automatically when the knob is turned preventing accidental clack. For the 1955 Fords, Kwikset manufacturing interior doors, window cranks, outside handles, V8 emblems, front blem holders, and rear compartment handles. 1. Established operator long distance dialing, enabling customers to reach most points in the nation in less than a minute; 2. Standardized 300,000 telephone numbers to fit into a nationwide pattern for long distance calling; 3. Changed 50,000 manual telephones to dial in Riverside, Orange, Palmdale, Del Mar, Costaesa and El Segundo; 4. Installed its two-millionth telephone; 5. Completed 30 new buildings major additions and started use more; and 6. Expanded the area in which numbers can be dialed direct from 5,000 telephones in Orange County, Los Angeles and Inglewood. Rose Tournament Pick-off Luncheon Featuring interviews with the nation's foremost football coaches, the country's top grid writers andayers from both the University of Southern California and Ohio State, KTTV Friday, Dec. will exclusively telecast the annual Tournament of Roses Kickoff Luncheon in Pasadena. To be presented on Channel 11 at 12:25 to 1:30 p.m., the program will include what is believed to be the largest gathering of sports figures ever televised. Also appearing on the program will be the Honorable Earl Warren, Chief Justice, United States Supreme Court, who will be the and Marshal of this year's tournament of Roses Parade; Bank J. Lausche, Governor of Ohio; Goodwin J. Knight, Governor of California; Mayor Norris Mulson, and other state and county officials. New Building for Orange Co. Fair With steel framework now in place, construction is speeding up on schedule toward completion in May of the new $260,000 commercial exhibits building at Orange County Fair. Trick end cement siding soon will be installed on the all-purpose building which will be avail- With steel framework now in place, construction is speeding on schedule toward completion in May of the new $260,000 commercial exhibits building at Orange County Fair. Brick and cement siding soon will be installed on the all-purpose building which will be available for community events after 1955 Fair, which opens a six-run on Aug. 9. With the location of the new permanent building directly west of the old commercial tent site, new main entrance will be established for the exposition grounds before the next Fair. Grounds have been allocated by State Board of Public Works construction of the new main entrance, grading of the amphitheater, adding of additional horse barns and general improvements of a permanent nature, according to R. C. Fullenwider, secretary-manager of the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnard 1835 S. Indiana St., received a Christmas present a day or two when they welcomed a babyighter on Dec. 22 in St. Joseph hospital. Christmas Eve was the birthday of eight-pound baby boy born St. Joseph hospital to Mr. and Richard W. Hoppock of 1831 Redwood St. Any which under the leadership of Rev. Webber settled there 1870. Both brothers were promptly identified with early activities of the pioneers of this sec. and a number of their descents are living in Orange other sections of the county services were held at St. Michaels church by Rev. Numen and A.G.H. Rode of Pasadena River Rector. Let's assure them a Support your school It's a bumper crop of babies America will produce this year! And when these toddlers, 8,000,000 strong, are ready for the classroom, are our schools going to be prepared to receive them? Are we going to have the buildings, teachers, books and supplies necessary to assure these future citizens of the kind of education they deserve? Kwikset Lo ANAHEIM JUNIOR EBELL TO HOLD GENERAL MEETING JAN. 4 Mrs. Virgil Daoust, president of the Junior Ebell society, has announced that the general meeting scheduled for Jan. 4 at 7:45 at the Clubhouse, will be a workshop under the direction of Welfare chairman, Mrs. Norman Tempus, and her committee. A neoprene synthetic rubber capsule encasing coils of a military grade transformer is 30 to 50 per cent smaller and 15 to 25 per cent cheaper than former metal cases for the same equipment. The mortise cylinder is a locking device which may be installed in old or new mortise locks (which do not have keys-in-knobocks). The new Kwikset automatic-releasing lockset is securely locked on the inside of a room by pressing a push button. The lockset unlocks automatically when the knob is turned, thus preventing accidental clokouts. For the 1955 Fords, Kwikset is manufacturing interior door handles, window cranks, outside door handles, V8 emblems, front emblem holders, and rear luggage compartment handles. Women's Relief Corps Reports $81.80 For Child Welfare When the A. B. Paul Women's Relief Corps met last week, the relief report for December showed $81.80 for child welfare. $71.80 of this was sent to Arlington's Girls Town in the form of dolls, clothing, books and food. $3.00 other than cash was dispersed for general relief, 13 sick calls made and 12 cards sent. The group held its annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 228 at the home of Bessie Leep, 210 S. Illinois St. A pot luck preceded the meeting. The next regular meeting has been set for Jan. 4 with installation of new officers to follow on Jan. 18. Women's and children's moccasins are being offered in a new washable suede-like fabric. Use of neoprene as the adhesive to anchor the frock lengthens the life of the fabric, because the DuPont man imade rubber is tough, withstands repeated flexing, and resists abrasion and scuffing. In 1916 there were over 400,000 miles of single tracks of Railroads in the United States. 2—ANAHEIM GAZETTE Anaheim, Calif., Thurs. Dec. 30, 1954 It's a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Julian Sandoval of 8191 Siesta St, Their 6 lb. 4 oz. infant was born in St. Joseph hospital on Dec. 22. Identification tags, molded of white "Zytel" nylon resin, are the latest fashion for dairy and beef cattle. Individual numbers are deeply engraved in the tags and filled with durable black neoprene, making them easy to read. "There must be an easier way to make money!" In 1916 there were over 400,000 miles of single tracks of Railroads in the United States. "There must be an easier way to make money!" HAPPY NEW YEAR them a bright future! our schools this year! If we are—then we've got to pitch in now! Tomorrow may be too late. Put at the top of your New Year's Resolution List a promise to support our community's schools! Remember—better schools are your responsibility! Don't gamble with our nation's future. Your children need schools! Our schools need you! Locks Inc. ANAHEIM