anaheim-gazette 1955-12-15
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IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO
From the Files of
The Anaheim Gazette
By MRC HENRY KUCHEL
75 Years Ago...
December 1880
The various stores are preparing for the holiday trade and are unpacking the useful, ornamental and toothsome articles which are most in demand at this season. Mippolyte Cahen and A. Langenberger are displaying some beautiful crockery and glassware. Messrs. Goodman and Rimpau have a bewitching array of fancy articles suitable for presents. Miss Nellie Kuchel at the Anaheim Millinery store has an abundance of handsome millinery and during the week has received a large case of papetries, autograph and picture albums, scrap books, etc. Mr. Mendelson of the Merchant Tailoring Emporium has a variety of fancy goods. The Anaheim Cash Store has a fine lot of toys. A. L. Pellegrin is doing a good business at present. R. Luedke was the first in the field with toys this year and has reaped the benefit of his enterprise. P. Pellegrin has a large assortment of holiday jewelry. P. and J. Backs does well at this season of the year as a piece of furniture is always an acceptable present. J. Bennerscheldt's store is a good place to buy a stove or anything in tin wares. Ferguson Lake exhibit a large lot of Christmas goods as also does Jos. Helmsen, who in addition offers Christmas candles and other novelties. Take it all in all the marble which infuses vigor into vegetation and causes grass to grow with a rapidity which is bewildering. The grass on the plains is even now an inch above ground and the sheep will be in splendid condition in a month or six weeks from now. Since our last report 191 inches has fallen making the total for the season 3.51 inches. It may be of interest to state that the rainfall between the 19th and 29th of December, 1879 was 3 inches. In Los Angeles the rain storm was ushered in by a violent shock of earthquake. The storm was general all over the state.
L. E. Evans and Miss Louisa J. Kellogg were married on Dec. 12th at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. E. Kellogg west of Anaheim, by Alex Bouley, Justice of Peace. The many friends of the young people wish them much happiness in their wedded life.
Why not present your best girl with a box of elegant visiting cards which are for sale at this office.
Contracts have been let for eighteen miles of grading from San Diego and the work is to pushed as speedily as possible. The difficulty appears now to be the scarcity of laborers. Several hundred are advertised for, the pay for laborers being $1 per day and illott, Addy Edith Knapp, Ruth Marion C. Knight, Esther; Ella P. Rae, Martha; Catherine B. Adams, Electa; Fannie R. Bradford, Warren; Wm. H. Chambers, Sentinel; Genevieve Porter, Organist; Leo-nora Spake, Marshal.
Sheriff Lacy was in town on Monday on official business. In company of Constable Llewellyn he drove to the residence of Wm Moeller west of town to investigate the mysterious poisoning case of which that gentleman was the victim and which came near to resulting fatally.
Mrs. John Vinson of Santa Ana visited with friends in town during the week, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chynoway. Mrs.Vinson concludes leaving in a few days for a visit with her daughter, Mrs Marie King in Indian Territory.
The chill dryer belonging to Will Mauerhan was destroyed by fire at 5 o'clock on Saturday morning. The structure and contents comprising about 2 tons of chills and 250 trays were consumed. Will and Ed Mauerhan were severely burned about the face and hands. About thirty neighbors responded quickly and saved the adjoining pumping plant and other buildings. The loss placed at about $1000. There was no insurance.
The Appollo club met at the home of Mrs. Peter Weisel, Jr., Thursday. On the program with instrumental numbers were Mrs Peter Weisel, Sr., Mrs.Otto Storr, Mrs.H.M.Adams, Mrs.Falke
his enterprise. P. Pellegrin has a large assortment of holiday jewelry. F. and J. Backs does well at this season of the year as a piece of furniture is always an acceptable present. J. Bennerscheidt's store is a good place to buy a stove or anything in tin wares. Ferguson A. Lake exhibit a large lot of Christmas goods as also does Jos. Helmsen, who in addition offers Christmas candles and other novelties. Take it all in all the market in holiday goods is better supplied than in previous years and there is enough to supply our townspeople as well as our country cousins for miles around home.
The naughty but aesthetic editor of the Los Angeles Herald observes: "We would suggest that the proper adjustment of feminine hips is a subject well worthy the attention of our belles. This reflection arises from our observation of a stylish lady yesterday, who, by some oversight, had suffered the "ballast," so to speak, of her left side to drop at least three inches out of line with her right. Swelling and voluptious contours are admirable things when they are properly balanced. The curved line is the line of beauty, undoubtedly, but there should be correspondence in this as in other matters."
It was indeed a glorious rain! It was one of those warm rains
Why not present your best girl with a box of elegant visiting cards which are for sale at this office.
Contracts have been let for eighteen miles of grading from San Diego and the work is to pushed as speedily as possible. The difficulty appears now to be the scarcity of laborers. Several hundred are advertised for, the pay for laborers being $1 per day and food, and for a man and two horse team $80 per month is offered.
50 Years Ago... December 1905
Palner Nemetz has completed two large signboards for the Chamber of Commerce which have been erected at both depots setting forth the fact to the wayfarer that Anaheim is in the center of a rich fruit-growing section, has an abundance of water for irrigation and has a population of 3250.
Chispa Chapter, No. 151, O.E.S. on Monday evening installed the following officers: Catherine W. Richardson, Worthy Matron; Philip H. Krich, Worthy Patron; Eva H. Boyd, Associate Matron; E. Kate Rae, Secretary; M. B. Rae, Treasurer; Mary L. Stough, conductress; Matilda Chambers, Associate Conductress; Essie L. El-
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A Change to this Association is a Good Move to Make
Our Official Family Officers and Directors
F. A. Yungbluth, President
S. W. Todd, Vice-President
Wm. Schumacher, Vice President
CAGE GAMES ANNOUNCED FOR NEXT WEEK
The City League Basket schedule is about to start on second round. On Thursday, 15 at 7 p.m. French Laundry play Ritz Cleaners. At 8, Co vs. A. H. Shipkey; and at 9, mist Club vs. Nelson.
In closing games of the round, the Church League see play at the Anaheim school gym on Tuesday, Dec as follows: 7:30 p.m. Grace eran vs. First Presbyterian; Latter Day Saints vs. Zion eran. On the same night atern Junior High school gym 7:30, Southern Baptist vs. St face; and at 8:30, First Pterian vs. First Baptist.
The Industrial League will the first round on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the high at 7:30, Northrop vs. Art Teachers and at 8:30, Delco
A Change to this Association is a Good Move to Make
Our Official Family Officers and Directors
F. A. Yungbluth, President
S. W. Todd, Vice-President
Wm. Schumacher, Vice President
J. B. Collings, Vice-President
E. E. Smith, Vice-President and Mgr.
F. F. Fowler, Secretary
N. T. Ulvestad
Eldon Stark
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ANAHEIM BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION
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On the Friendly Corner — Anaheim, Calif.
Center and Lemon Sta.
Phone KE 5-2188—KE 5-2189
Reception Horse Retiring Bishop
A reception honoring Merkley, retiring bishop of heim Ward, Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints be held at 7:30 tonight
YMCA. Mrs. Leonard T chairman of the comm church women who will hostesses for the testimony
Merkley has served five and will be succeeded by E Miles. Miles will lead the gation in a drive to raise to build a new church near centia and South streets.
30 YEARS OLD
The annual meeting a birthday party for Anahale Scout Council has been Jan. 16 and will be held Temple Methodist church the hours of 7 and 9 pm
Education teaches a good marksmanship be takes aim at his goal in
ALL READY FOR CHRISTMAS. Vlvaculous Jean Simmons, English stage and screen star currently playing in the cinema version of Guys and Dolls takes time out to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and finish decorating her Christmas tree with Savings Bonds. Ineligible to buy them for herself, Miss Simmons has purchased several for her American friends. "What a wonderful present," she says, "to be given a share of your country's future through Savings Bonds."
MYF Plan to Send Students Abroad for Study
Orient. Plans are being made to send two local students abroad for a year of study and upon their return; two foreign students will come here.
B-PW Club Enjoy Annual Christmas Party on Sunday
The annual Christmas dinner party of the Anaheim Business and Professional Women's club was held at the Optimist club on W. Chartres street last Sunday with more than sixty members and their families and friends present. The club was decorated in the Christmas theme with a beautifully lighted tree the center of attraction.
The program of the evening included several selections by the Mozart Choir of Anaheim Union High school under the direction of Mr. Disrud. An unusual and very interesting program was presented by Mrs. Steffen of W Broadway street, who presented an illustrated story of "The Littlest Camel," a film which she assembled in its entirety along with the musical accompaniment.
The film is a Christmas story and is most appealing to youngsters and adults alike, bringing the story of the birth of Christ in an entirely new vein, using as her star, the littlest camel who, like th grown-up camels, wanted to visit the Kings in other lands. Finally was called upon to carry very heavy load to a King who lived across the hot desert and upon arriving found not the cartes of kings but a lowly manger. Disappointment at first greeted him inquisitive eyes as he saw the back but upon investigation he found he visited the greatest King all and his heavy load was light.
MYF Plan to Send Students Abroad for Study
The fruitcake now being sold by the MYF of White Temple Methodist church will finance a student exchange project in the Orient. Plans are being made to send two local students abroad for a year of study and upon their return; two foreign students will come here.
Appointed by the Rev. Earl Kernahan to work out the details are the following members of a Service Project Committee: Emilie Bradley, Paul Demaree,
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AGE GAMES
NOUNCED FOR
NEXT WEEK
The City League Basketball schedule is about to start on its second round. On Thursday, Dec. at 7 p.m. French Laundry will play Ritz Cleaners. At 8, Cotlers A. H. Shipkey; and at 9, Opti-t Club vs. Nelson.
In closing games of the first round, the Church League will play at the Anaheim High School gym on Tuesday, Dec. 20, follows: 7:30 p.m. Grace Lutheran vs. First Presbyterian; 8:30, Better Day Saints vs. Zion Lutheran. On the same night at Westfield Junior High school, at 10, Southern Baptist vs. St. Boniface; and at 8:30, First Presbyterian vs. First Baptist.
The Industrial League will close the first round on Wednesday night, Dec. 21, at the high school at 7:30, Northrop vs. Anaheim teachers and at 8:30, Delco Bat-
Reception Honors
Retiring Bishop
A reception honoring Gene Merkley, retiring bishop of Anaheim Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be held at 7:30 tonight at the MCA. Mrs. Leonard Trout is chairman of the committee of church women who will act as hostesses for the testimonial.
Merkley has served five years and will be succeeded by Edwin R. Miles. Miles will lead the congregation in a drive to raise $250,000 to build a new church near Placentia and South streets.
30 YEARS OLD
The annual meeting and 30th birthday party for Anaheim Girl Scout Council has been set for Jan. 16 and will be held at White Temple Methodist church between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m.
Education teaches a student good marksmanship before he takes aim at his goal in life.
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STORK A BUSY BIRD
The stork was a busy bird in this locality on Dec. 11. He delivered boys to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Price, 10292 D'este Dr.; Mr. and Mrs. Francis Radulski, 200 N. Vine St., and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ingraham, 323 S. Illinois St. Parents welcoming daughters were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. Boecker, 913 S. Palm St.; Mr. and Mrs. Encarnacion Ramirez, 215 W. Santa Fe St., and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Horwitz, 1415 Catherine Drive.
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rested again. The entire film was a most delightful dissertation of the Christmas story.
Mrs. Walter Gooden arranged the program.
SINGS FOR SEALS
Sammy Davis, Jr., with the Will Mastin Trio urges everyone to buy and use Christmas Seals in a special transcribed radio show to be broadcast during the current Christmas Seal Sale of the tuberculosis associations.
SPEECHCRAFT COURSE
The Anaheim Toastmasters Club No. 2 will offer a speechcraft course to the public beginning Jan. 9.
Vacationers often spend a few weeks on resort sands and the rest of the year on the rocks.
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