anaheim-gazette 1955-11-03

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... November 1880 A Mexican who some years ago worked for Mr. Theo. Rimpau, but has been in Lower California for the past few years, returned here a few days ago. He has been one year in coming from La Paz to Anaheim. His horses, poor when the journey began, gradually gave out, and as the barren country traversed gave small sustenance to the starved animals, their progress was slow. The Mexican tells a strange story about the part of Mexico in which he had been living. He says that in the past seven years there has not been a general rainfall. When news of a rain in certain places is received the inhabitants pack up their household goods and begin a pilgrimage to the green pastures until advised of rain in another part of the country. The principal occupation of people living along the sea coast is the gathering of orchilla, a kind of moss which grows on trees and shrubbery near the sea and which is sent to San Francisco in bales. It brings $35 per ton and is used for dyeing purposes. Every effort is being made to produce the Cantata of the Flower Queen about the middle of the month. Nearly forty young ladies miles north or Maricopa the nearest railroad. The climate of Phoenix has been very similar to Anaheim since the first of September—cool nights and not unpleasantly warm days. Thunder showers come up once in a while, cool things off and lay the dust. Phoenix does a good business in mining supplies. In the way of amusements there is a faro and bank game and in going down the principal street you pass nine saloons in two blocks, all doing a good business. Talking about large crops—Mr. W. J. Hill of Centralia harvested 41 bushels of Odessa wheat to the acre. The same gentleman has a field of corn which good judges say will yield 100 bushels of corn to the acre. Mr. Schwein on Coyote Creek will get about 100 bushels to the acre. As the Anaheim train was passing Florence on Sunday morning a broken rail caused five of the cars to jump the track. The passenger car was only kept from turning over by a friendly telegraph pole upon which it leaned. The passengers had a scare and a shake-up but none were injured. The track was blocked the entire day by the wreck. A debate between Anaheim high school and Los Angeles Polytechnic will be held in Music hall on Friday evening. The subject, Resolved: "That the Federal Government should own the Railroads Operating in the United States." The high school takes the negative. Its debaters are Bernice Tipton and Max Carmichael. An admission fee of 15 cents will be charged to cover expenses and 100 reserved seats are on sale at McCollum's at 25 cents. Boyd and Weisel have shipped three carloads of new crop walnuts. The rain put a temporary stop to shipments early in the week. Fritz Martin is again on deck after a week's illness at home with la gripe. Charley Bauer who was suddenly taken ill while in town one day last week, was taken to the residence of Mr. Deakin on Olive street where he has since been Every effort is being made to produce the Cantata of the Flower Queen about the middle of the month. Nearly forty young ladies have consented to take part in it and Miss Nicholson, a fine musician, has assumed charge of the clan, while Mrs. Des Granges will play the accompaniment. Much interest is being shown in the surrounding towns and we venture to predict a full house and a brilliant success. Mr. P. Pelligrin can fairly lay claim to having produced from his orchard the largest fig of which mention has yet been made. It is eight and tree-quarters inches in circumference—or three-quarters of an inch larger than one mentioned a week or so ago by our neighbor the Santa Ana Herald. The fig weighs 5½ ounces. The combined weight of eight figs from the same tree was two and one-half pounds. It is said that Mr. Burdorf's vineyard yielded between five and six tons of grapes per acre. This vineyard has never been irrigated and always yields a bumper crop. Harry Hanna who has been in Phoenix, A. T. for some time, writes us as follows: Phoenix is a town of about 2000 inhabitants, the county seat of Maricopa county and is situated near the center of Salt river valley, three miles north of the Salt river and 28 As the Anaheim train was passing Florence on Sunday morning a broken rail caused five of the cars to jump the track. The passenger car was only kept from turning over by a friendly telegraph pole upon which it leaned. The passengers had a scare and a shake-up but none were injured. The track was blocked the entire day by the wreck. The result of the election at the present time seems to be that Hancock has carried the solid South, California, New Jersey, and Nevada. This gives him 156 votes, 29 less than the required number—Later: Garfield received 214 electoral votes and Hancock 155. 50 Years Ago... November 1905 The chill pepper crop is now being marketed. There is an active demand in Los Angeles for the Anaheim and Yorba crop; buyers offering from 14 to 15 cents per pound for it. The first carload has been moved out over the Santa Fe at 14 cents which gives the grower a good profit. Judge Welborn in the United States circuit court in Los Angeles on Tuesday decided against the Dustless Roads company in its efforts to set up patent rights to the oiling of streets by California municipalities. The case was one of great interest and attracted attention throughout southern California. Had the company won, each city using oil upon its streets would have had to pay the company for the right. The case was one of great interest and importance and millions depended upon BANK OF AMERICA ESCROW ...with the bank you KNOW! Your neighborhood Bank of America Branch offers efficient, dependable escrow service—plus the assurance of having the world's largest bank to protect your funds! Bank of America NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Many attorneys were upon the suit which was fought by both sides. Between Anaheim and Los Angeles Poly will be held in Music Friday evening. The sub-divided, "That the Federal Court should own the Railroading in the United States" high school takes place. Its debaters are Clpton and Max Carr. An admission fee of 15 cents be charged to cover and 100 reserved seats at McCollum's at 25. Weisel have shipped loads of new crop walley rain put a temporary shipments early in the Martin is again on deck week's illness at home grippe. Bauer who was sudden while in town one day was taken to the residence of Mr. Deakin on Olive where he has since been under the care of Dr. Johnston. Last reports are that he is recovering. Mrs. John W. Hart of Los Angeles has been in town this week, superintending the shipment of walnuts from her orchard. She ships independently of the Association and receives 12½ cents. Dr. W. W. Adams returned from Oxnard after an absence of several months, and will again take up the practice of Osteopathy in this city. William Kroegen, John Hetebrink and other Placentia farmers are reaping large returns from their tomato crops. They ship to Los Angeles and receive $40 per ton. Crockett Bowers was over from Santa this week looking over the lumber situation. Misses Grace and Violet Allen have returned from Oregon and British Columbia where they have been visiting relatives. H. S. RIFLE TEAM SCORES WELL The Anaheim Union High school rifle team placed sixth in a field of 60 in recent matches held in El Monte. Alan Hutchens won two first places with Mike Mitchell and Ronald Barnett each tak- was taken to the resiMr. Deakin on Olive here he has since been have returned from Oregon and British Columbia where they have been visiting relatives. The hot one’s SCORES WELL The Anaheim Union High two first places with Mike Mitchell and Ronald Barnett each tak- The hot one’s even hotter! the '56 Chevrolet New models–all with bold new Motoramic Styling. New models–including two new 4-door hardtops and two 9-passenger station wagons. New excitement under hood–up to 205 horsepower and 9.25 to 1 compressor ratio. This–remember–is the car that broke the L Peak record in a history-making, preproduction t Come on in, look it over and try it out! CONE BROTHERS CHEV 215 No. Los Angeles St. — Anaheim Chevrolet introduced with hardtop sedan makes its debut model Elimination of the smartness as well as unexcelled viability. The hardtop sedan will be available in the Bel Air (above) and "Two-Ten," two of three price-graduated series of cars offered by Chevrolet for '56. Engine choices include two more powerful V8's and one 6. The "Super Turbo-Fire V8" develops 205 h.p. The team placed sixth in a 100 in recent matches held onte. Alan Hutchens won places with Mike Mitch-Ronald Barnett each taking a third place. On the AUHS first team were Alan Hutchens, Mike Rainey, Mike Mitchell and Donald Barnett. On the second team were Elia Verdin, Leon Hagan, Robert Jonah and Henry Goodwin. On the third team were Ralph Caballero, Richard Dunn, Buel McAlexander and Tom Magee. Here Friday and ready to roll! Here Friday and ready to roll! THE '56 CHEVROLET BEL AIR SPORT SEDAN—observe is a beautiful example of Chevrolet's bigger, bolder look: Four doors and no sideposts in this one—did you notice? They're sitting in our showroom right now, champing at the bit. For these '56 Chevrolets were born with an urge to go places! But look 'em over first. Look at that bigger, wider, more massive grille. Follow that lower speedline of chrome back to those sassy, high-set taillights (the one on the left swings down to uncover the gas cap!). V8 or 6—19 Models in 3 Series Any kind of model anyone could want! Your choice of the new "Blue-Flame" 6 with 140 h.p. and new higher compression or Chevrolet's record-breaking V8 power ranging up to a new high of 205 h.p. and 9.25 to 1 compression ratio! Automatic, and comfort and safety features? If Chevrolet doesn't offer them, it's only because they haven't been invented yet. Come in and drive the '56 Chevrolet!