anaheim-gazette 1955-06-09

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... June 8, 1880 The closing exercises of the Anaheim public school began on Wednesday in Mr. Guinn's room. Thursday afternoon was devoted to literary and graduating exercises. The following program was presented: "Story of a Colt." Stella Cowan; recitation, "Ballard of Lake Erie," Emma Grande; recitation, "What I Dislike to See," Alma Eymann; recitation, "Inchcape Rock," Sarah Crowther; composition, "How two travelers started for Europe and Landed in China;" composition, "How the same two travels got back to Anaheim," Laura Hanna; recitation, "Human Nature," Julia Hanna; recitation, "Sandolphin," Rosa Campbell; recitation, "The old Clock on the Stairs," Alice Chase; essay, "Friendship," Matilda Rimpau. Valedictory, Matilda Rimpau. Miss Matilda Rimpau is the first graduate from the Anaheim high school. She completed a full course including General history, physiology, natural philosophy, rhetoric, higher algebra, geometry, trigonometry, botany and zoology. The beauty, grace and self-possession of the young graduate elicited many flattering compliments from her audience. Her valedictory beautifully expressed her deep and heartfelt regrets at parting with her schoolmates and teachers. Max Nebelung now officiates as salesman at A. Langenberger's store. Mr. L. W. Kirby has lost his cow, and will be thankful for information concerning it. It wandered away or was stolen May 29. A red cow, short crooked horns and short tail, branded C on the left hip. Messrs. Gennert and Nadeau have selected a site for a beet sugarie. It is three miles south of Florence on the Anaheim railroad. The lumber will be on the ground in a day or two. The bee crop is looking well and some of the fruit is nearly ripe. Richard Melrose has been appointed enumerator of the 28th census division of the 4th Supervisor's district of California which embraces Anaheim township. The 320 acres of land advertised for sale by R. W. Scott, Esq. is one of the choicest tracts in the county and will be sold for several thousand dollars less than its ac touched off and lot if burst into a thousand pieces, some of the fragments being found the following morning, a half mile away. Luckily no one was struck by the flying missiles. Henry says the reason of it is that the cannon was insulted at the idea of firing a salute to a Russian. The fragments were gathered up, placed in a sack and hung up at the grove labeled "Here lies the last of the Russian fleet." Anaheim has the champion native-born Chinese shortstop in the business, by the name of Lin Fat, son of Man Wo, Chinese Mandarin. Ling eats up hot liners like they were chop suey, throws with uncering precision and bats ball so far at times it is almost impossible to recover them. Will Morley of the Seraphs look this way? Frank Dyer has laid aside the razor and shears temporarily, and during the summer will take fall out of the simple life on the farm. Later he will have his usual annual outing at Anaheim Landing. The first graduating exercise of the Fullerton hospital was largely attended at Bank Hill Friday night. The graduating class consisted of Misses Elizabeth Kammerer and Margaret Strat Mayor Chapman presented diplomas, Rev. W. D. White man an address, Mrs. John Gardner sang and music by the Quail and the Dinky Dink club feature. Miss Matilda Kumpad is the first graduate from the Anaheim high school. She completed a full course including General history, physiology, natural philosophy, rhetoric, higher algebra, geometry, trigonometry, botany and zoology. The beauty, grace and self-possession of the young graduate elicited many flattering compliments from her audience. Her valedictory beautifully expressed her deep and heartfelt regrets at parting with her schoolmates and teachers. On Friday exercises were held in the lower grades presided over by Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Breed and Miss Mary Brier. The Board of Town Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday. The clerk submitted a financial statement showing the expenditures of the fiscal year 1879-80. The expenditures were thus classified: Expense of laying water pipe, salary of engineers, and all other expenditures connected with the Town Water Works.....$1944.50 Salaries .....188.75 Current expenses .....280.37 Work on roads and bridges 74.90 Total expenditures.....$2701.70 The receipts during the year amounted to $2268.51. Mr. Korn introduced an amendment to the dog license ordinance, which provides that a license will be exacted for dogs that are kept chained on the premises of the owner. The same gentleman also intro- 50 Years Ago... June 8, 1905 Alexander Henry fired a salute of 21 guns at Caledonia Grove on Wednesday evening in honor of the Japanese victory in the battle of the Japan sea. Alex fought against the Russians in the Crimea, and participated in the siege of Sebastopol. For months past he has had his cannon loaded in anticipation of Togo administering a defeat to his ancient enemy. Accordingly when news arrived of the annihilation of Rojestvensky, Henry called his clansmen together and proceeded with the salute which reverberated from mountain top to mountain top and wakened the echoes of the entire countryside. When twenty-one guns had been fired, Henry decided to fire one for Rojestvensky. The gun was loaded again. It was GET MAXIMUM EARNINGS from YOUR SAVINGS! 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The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira E. Brooks of 925 N. Helena St., and her bridegroom is the son of the late Herman J. Huenemeyer and Mrs. Huenemeyer of 321 N. Pine St. As she was given in marriage by her father, Miss Brooks carriéd a prayer book arranged with a white orchid and stephanotis. She was attended by maid of honor, Miss Mar Ellina Burns who wore a bouffant gown of pale pink taffeta and carried pink carnations and blue bachelor buttons arranged on a pale blue fan. Similarly attired were bridesmaids, Miss Kay Forbes and Mrs. Ira E. Brooks, Jr., the bride's sister-in-law. Her nieces, Misses Roxanne and Iris Brooks, served as flower girls. Ronald Bevins was best man. Mrs. A. F. Faust was at the organ and soloist was Miss Marian Caracausa. A reception at the Ebell club house followed. A four-tiered cafe ice in pink and white centered the bride's table. Assisting with serving were Mmes. Arthur Bentzen, John P. Mary and Jack Davis as well as the Misses Mar- Rev. Walker to Make Report at Annual Conference The Rev. McKinley Walker will attend the annual conference at Redlands on June 13, at which time he will report on the progress the Wesley Methodist church has made during the past year. The past four years he has served as pastor here, the entire interior of the church building has been remodeled and redecorated, three class rooms and an office added, a new electric organ purchased, extra seating provided, a new range and automatic hot water tank for the kitchen are first graduating exercises Fullerton hospital were attended at Bank hall night. The graduating class of Misses Elizabeth Homer and Margaret Strain. Chapman presented the Misses Rev. W. D. White made address, Mrs. John Gardiner and music by the Quartet the Dinky Dink club featured program. Merritt arrived on day from San Francisco after absence of several years durwhich time he has been a studian in Pharmacy at the univertards have been issued anncing the wedding of Miss Steinbacher and Otto Baum take place on June 28 at St. Saface Catholic church. Miss Poldie Heimann and Miss Janie Cahen of Los Angeles, guests during the week of Olga Zeus. The old brick butcher shop stood as a landmark on entire street for thirty odd years turned down this week to make for the new Odd Fellows building. Frank Baum has sold his barshop to J. M. Collins, a recent revival from Texas, who has assumed charge of the shop. Mr. Baum will leave the first of the month for a trip to the Lewis & Mark Exposition, Yosemite, and other points of interest. Don Juan de la Guerra was in own a day or two ago from Yor- , on a business mission. Mrs. Mabel Middleham Brown visiting friends in town accompanied by her baby. L. Nemetz is painting some winow signs for Dr. Paschall's denl office in the Hart block. W. B. Williams, Santa Ana Banker, Dies Unexpectedly Ronald Bevins was best man. Mrs. A. F. Faust was at the organ and soloist was Miss Marian Caracausa. A reception at the Ebell club house followed. A four-tiered cake iceed in pink and white centved the bride's table. Assisting with serving were Mmes. Arthur Bentzen, John P. Mary and Jack Davis as well as the Misses Margaret Eickholt and Shelley Smith. Mrs. Gene Ryan presided at the guest book. Miss Sara Green played the piano and Mrs. Clifford Elliott sang several solos. Immediately following the reception, brunch was served at the bride's home. A full step lower ... and a giant step ahead of the C.O.E. New W. B. Williams, Santa Ana Banker, Dies Unexpectedly Mr. Williams had been a resident of Orange county since 1880. He was at one time president of the First National Bank in Santa Ana and later was named chairman of the bank's board of directors. Mr. Williams was named chairman of the advisory board at the time the bank was integrated into the statewide First Western Bank system earlier this year. He had been actively associated in other businesses throughout his banking career. Prior to entering the banking business in 1918, he had served three terms as county clerk of Orange county, and had also served as a deputy district attorney at one time. He was a native of Minnesota and moved with his parents to Villa Park in 1880 where he attended grammar school. He also attended Santa Ana high school. He is survived by his wife, Pearl, of the family home. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m., at Smith and Tuthill chapel in Santa Ana. Interment will follow in Fairhaven cemetery. New L.C.F. (Low Cab Forward) Chevrolet Task • Force T '55 PACEMAKER CHEVROLET Year after year, America’s best selling truck Chevrolet's new L.C.F. is a completely new kind of truck—a full seven inches lower than former C.O.E. models. 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