anaheim-gazette 1955-12-22

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... December 1880 Housekeepers should visit the Washington Meat Market this morning and select their Christmas roast. The proprietors secured a splendid beef in honor of the day and those who fall to have a tender toothsome royal roast on their table Christmas day have only themselves to blame. R. Nadeau of Los Angeles forwarded ten, 18 mule teams to Tombstone, Arizona, on Tuesday by rail. It took 30 flat and box cars to accommodate the outfit. The schooner Serena Thayer, WISHING YOU EVERY JOY OF THE SEASON THE HILGENFELDS THE HILGENFELDS WHAT'S DOING M.I. Perry, your Telephone Manager in Anaheim. 1956 will be another big year in telephone progress This coming year, we plan to put a record $385 million into new construction and service improvements to serve the Pacific West. We expect to add new equipment of all kinds to make your telephone service even better and to provide new service for the ever-growing number of people here. More lines to carry Long Distance calls and television programs; Direct Distance Dialing from more towns to places as far away as Philadelphia, Chicago and Milwaukee; more solored phones and hands-free Speakerphones. These are a very few of the many things in our continued program to keep pace with the growing West. In the year ahead you'll see plenty of reasons why we say—The men and women of Pacific Telephone work to make your telephone fall for the week is 2.09. Tueson to spend the holidays with his family. Addison Dyer came in from Benson to part of the fatted turkey at the filly table. Mr. J. D. Fish, and Anaheim-Arizonaan is here on annual visit to his parents. A Gospel swamp farmer plow up a rattlesnake in his field other day, and the reptile st at him twice. The popular b that snakes become dormant winter thus revives a str reputation. Southern Calif winters have but little effect on snakes. Among the real estate tran filed for record during the were the following: The Reiser, guardian of the estate Keller to Geo. B. Shaffer, L in Block E in vineyard $450. Wm. C. Miller of San cisco to Clarissa Yocum of heim, portion of vineyard fronting 209 feet on Palm $900. Some months ago Mr. Hall appointed postmaster at Ana, but did not receive his mission nor did Postmaster F receive any notice of his rem We now learn by telegram Washington that the appoint of Mr. Hall has been revoked that Mr. French has been pointed. The "Orizaba" yesterday ed the bar at Wilmington and livered her freight at the wharf of the Pacific Coast S ship Company. As the O draws fourteen feet of water steamed out of Wilmington night, cavil as to the util this harbor is no longer in with sensible people. The tions of Gen, Alexander and Mendall have been realize harbor that will accommodate shipping of the world has accomplished at Wilmington one who has the interest Southern California at should fail to urge forward improvement. It is possible an additional expenditure CHRIST BELONGS IN CHRISTMAS Xmas is perfect when spoken, But we short Him out in print Tho the Greek letter X, just a token, Represents Christ to some extent. In this age of mass abbreviations, Some say, "Let it pass", it is true. But, Christ is foremost in Christmas, To all but an unfortunate few. —Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce Holiday greetings If you plan to call home for Christmas, may we again suggest — Call before December 24th or after December 26th — This may avoid a disappointment to you, because the anticipated load cannot be handled on a single day. Wimington, which arrived on Francisco last Saturday, the night of the 16th, while to under close reefed sails, struck by a heavy southeast wind and thrown on her beam causing the loss of two huntsacks of wheat and splitting hills. We have had another week of rain and the mackerel sky porting a continuance of moisture. People to whom mud, and the disagreeable conditions of rain are annoying beginning to think with the bourg goose who is under the forced fattening process we are going to have too much of a good thing. But others matter of fact echo the signs of the druntles Macbeth—named be he who first cries enough!" Every drop of which has fallen this season done its mite of good ground is more thoroughly rated than it has been for grass is growing rapidly many places is already furrowing feed for sheep. Total rain for the week is 2.09. Total the season 5.60. In 1879 the top up to December 20 was 5.85 inches. Mr. J. J. Dyer has arrived from Boston to spend the holidays with family. Addison Dyer also is in from Benson to partake one fatted turkey at the farmable. Mr. J. D. Fish, anotherheim-Arizonaan is here on his special visit to his parents. hall and its own domestic water and electric light, and is preparing to install its own gas system. Then there is the National bank, one savings bank and a state bank. There are two weekly papers, nine churches and a round dozen of fraternal societies. The Odd Fellows have just completed a hall costing $14,000. There are four large and modern school buildings, and the high school is one of the best in the county. There are seventeen teachers employed in the school and the attendance is 456 pupils. It has excellent railroad facilities, the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe running frequent trains from Los Angeles. In brief, Anaheim has every advantage which is now necessary for the progress and development of a modern city. Contractor Lagman in addition to building the new German American bank has forces engaged in erecting new residences for Mr. Gobel and Mr. Thompson on Olive street and will shortly begin the erection of a residence for Mrs. Bentz on Center street near Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Miller were the recipients on Christmas of a beautiful cut glass water bottle from their employees among whom are B. G. Schlosser, Walter Deakins, H. Neipps, Geo. M. Ross, A. A. Adams, A. H. Rothermal. A. W. Danforth came down from Los Angeles on Sunday morning feature and gifts were distributed to all. A program of musical and literary exercises was rendered in which the little ones acquitted themselves with credit. Among those on the program were the following: Scripture story, Elsie Jester; Recitation, Gladys Gervals; Christmas fairy, Myrtle Hollingsworth; Christmas Joy, Little Tots. Recitation, Stella Webb; Recitation, Rosa Clabaugh; Solo, Orpha Thayer; Recitation, Mary Roth and Eva Berg; Recitation, Vera Walker; Recitation, Ernest Scribner; Exercise, Miss Stuart's class; Recitation, Marie Winnie; Recitation, Ethel Sheldon; Bendiction, Venice McKell. Percy Rust, the seventeen year old son of Mayor Rust, is honoring for a three weeks vacation from Belmont College to spend the holiday days. Alex Gardiner, one of the leading citizens of Fullerton, is confined to his home with illness. Women of Woodcraft at the last meeting elected the following officers to serve the ensuing year: Mrs. C. Brandenburg, P. TOWN TOPICS from Bank of America MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Anaheim Branch Richard W. Gay Manager Holiday Greetings Mr. J. J. Dyer has arrived from Boston to spend the holidays with family. Addison Dyer also came in from Benson to partake in one fatted turkey at the famished Mr. J. D. Fish, another heim-Arizonan is here on his usual visit to his parents. Gospel swamp farmer plowed a rattlesnake in his field the day and the reptile struck palm twice. The popular belief snakes become dormant in water thus revives a striking mutation. Southern California lovers have but little effect upsmakes. Among the real estate transfers for record during the week are the following: Theodore Messer, guardian of the estate of Miller to Geo. B. Shaffer, Lot 56 Block E in vineyard lot 3, 100 Wm. C. Miller of San Francisco to Clarissa Yocum of Anaheim, portion of vineyard lot E, planting 209 feet on Palm street, 100. Some months ago Mr. Hall was pointed postmaster at Santa Ana, but did not receive his commission nor did Postmaster French relieve any notice of his removal. He now learn by telegram from Washington that the appointment Mr. Hall has been revoked and that Mr. French has been reappointed. The "Orizaba" yesterday cross-the bar at Wilmington and deferred her freight at the new harbor of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company. As the Orizaba laws fourteen feet of water andreamed out of Wilmington last night, cavil as to the utility of his harbor is no longer in place with sensible people. The predictions of Gen. Alexander and Col. Fendall have been realized. A harbor that will accommodate the shipping of the world has been accomplished at Wilmington. No one who has the interests of southern California at heart should fail to urge forward this improvement. It is possible that additional expenditure of a Holiday Greetings Now that we're in the home stretch of what looks like the biggest and best holiday season of all, we would like to express our hope that this will be the Merriest Christmas ever for you and your family! And as a thought for next year, we'd like to suggest that one of the best resolutions you can make is to open a Bank of America savings account and keep it growing with regular deposits. It's a wonderful way to start the New Year and it will give you that care-feeling of having money in the bank. Two things that make fo Two things that make for The first and most important thing is you—the driver. As the highway safety organizations and law enforcement agencies point out, the courtesy, care, and common sense you show count more than anything else. You can drive any car safely — or foolishly. The second thing is the car itself. All cars are safer today. That's shown by the number of accidents in relation to the number of miles passenger cars are driven. The figure's been going down steadily and sharply. Chevrolet engineers and designers have always made your safety a major consideration, introducing many such features as the all-steel top, safety plate glass all around, and windshield-wide defrosters into the low-price field. And this '56 Chevrolet is the safest one ever built. Its lively new powering. Its special Ball-oversize brakes with the Unisteel construction latches of its Fisher K-the-road stability that ger rear springs, an a-system and better ball panoramic windshield add to your safety. Seat belts with or harness? Instrument course, they're available your new Chevrolet. Tion of all is to keep the first place. And t on you and the built-in As your Chevrolet to show you the many the '56 Chevrolet. CONE BROTHERS C 215 No. Los Angeles St. — Anaheim C. H. Kee, Guardian N.; Miss S. Sie Glabaugh, Advisor; W.B. Parrett, Magnluam; Joe Backs, Clerk; B. V. Beebe, Honker; Mrs. Geo. Boyd, Attendant; Mrs. Ida Beebe, Cap. of G.; O. Horn, Outer Sen; Mrs. Agnes Grim, Musician; Mrs. J. M. Backs, W.B. Parrett, Mrs. Alta Parrett, Managers. Joe Backs was in from the wells on Monday saying Merry Christmas to his many friends hereabouts. E. W. Champlin, one of the oldest and most respected of our citi- A 4—ANABERM GARDEN Anahalm, Calif., Clue, Beverly Hills, zens, is seriously ill at his home on North street. Postmaster Littlefield was presented with a gold headed ebony walking cane by employees of the postoffice Christmas day. The cane is inscribed with Mr. Littlefield's initials. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license has been issued to Earl M. Maddock of 300 W. Center St., and Roberta Jane Qualls of Woodlake, California. FIRST THINGS FIRST! It's time now for thoughts of Christmas, of course. But perhaps you've found that extra expenses like real estate taxes, unexpected calls for the doctor and, of course, budget-pinching bills for gifts have left you temporarily "strapped" for money. If so, why not come-in and see us about a Timeplan Personal Loan. Timeplan cost is low and you can repay in easy monthly instalments. It's the business-like way to borrow—and you can pay off all your bills all at once. It's time now for thoughts of Christmas, of course. But perhaps you've found that extra expenses like real estate taxes, unexpected calls for the doctor and, of course, budget-pinching bills for gifts have left you temporarily "strapped" for money. If so, why not come in and see us about a Timeplan Personal Loan. Timeplan cost is low and you can repay in easy monthly instalments. It's the business-like way to borrow—and you can pay off all your bills at one time. ? B of A Quiz Corner? DID YOU KNOW THAT you can make a deposit to your Bank of America savings account on or before January 10th, and it will earn full 2% bank interest from January 1st? It's a good idea to start your account or make a deposit now. make for SAFER driving! make for SAFER driving! Its lively new power means safer passing. Its special Ball-Race steering—the oversize brakes with Anti-Dive control—the Unisteel construction and safety door latches of its Fisher Body—the nailed-to-the-road stability that comes from outrigger rear springs, an advanced suspension system and better balance—the sweeping panoramic windshield — all these things add to your safety. Seat belts with or without shoulder harness? Instrument panel padding? Of course, they're available at extra cost on your new Chevrolet. But the best protection of all is to keep out of accidents in the first place. And that depends mostly on you and the built-in safety of your car. As your Chevrolet dealer, we'll be glad to show you the many safety features of the '56 Chevrolet.