anaheim-gazette 1957-09-26

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago... Sept. 12 — 1882 The number of daily newspapers in Los Angeles has been reduced to four by the sudden disappearance of the Telegram, which has gone to Portland, Oregon for a while. It suspended last Monday aged 30 days. Simultaneously the Herald enlarged to a nine column paper, so the Telegram will not be missed as much as it would otherwise have been. Mr. Ernest Parker was the victim of an accident last week which came near proving very serious. He and a companion were hunting and the latter's gun was accidentally discharged; its contents striking Parker in the hip. The shot (No. 7) did not penetrate very deeply as it passed through a game bag well filled with game and a thick pair of canvas overalls, and the force was thus considerably deadened before entering the body. The shot was'picked out and Mr. Parker is now getting along finely. On Thursday while Rev. Father Foran was being driven to Orange by Mr. Young the wagon capsized and the occupants were thrown violently to the ground. Father Foran received a severe cut—the neck and bruises on the forehead and arm. His wounds were dressed by Dr. Ellis and he is fast recovering from the shock. Young received some bruises about the face. Mr. John Bush who in his young days was famous as a wrestler, now wears his right arm in a sling as a result of a friendly bout he had with a young man the other day. He threw his adversary easily, but in a good natured attempt to keep him from breaking his neck on the floor, Bush's arm was pulled out joint. A similar accident happened to him once before. Even in the spirit land the me of perfection has not reached, and the disembodied pear to be on the alert for provements. A few years ago "spirits" advised the construction of a house near Anaheim which every room in the was nearly round, but the pear to have discarded that of architecture, as a house now being built under spirection at Pasadena where rooms are to be triangular English family named Light is doing the mechanical work the medium who fills the rearchitect is Mrs. Lightfoot. Reports from over the are that Mr. Estee is m with great success in his ca for governor of California. He been received with enthusiasm His denunciation of the ra monopoly has gained hearty port. Events seem to show the tide is turning against man and Estee's success SEE IT TODAY DRIVE IT TODAY for the surprise ride of your life... AT of your life... AT Casey Beckha "ALWAYS A GOOD DEAL and Britain's Best Buy assured." "San Francisco Chronicle." The Stoneman groundswell has set in, and Stoneman is already as good as governor," "Los Angeles Herald." 50 Years Ago... Sept. 2—1907 The directors of the water company held a special session Monday afternoon and among other matters accepted the offer made by Messrs. Brushard and Resh of a lot on the northeast corner of Center and Philadelphia streets for a site of the company's headquarters office. A deed was presented which was accepted conditioned by a slight change in reference to the time of completion of the building. The deed required the structure to be completed in six months, while the board desired a change in that it should begin construction within six months. The change was agreed to. The following members of the Board of Directors of the A. U. W. Company were present: Directors Crowther, Bradford, Hale, Kraemer, McLaughlin and Sherwood. Uncle John Bush and wife are here from their ranch near Bakersfield. Uncle John is 78 years of age and getting younger every day. He says his eyesight is not so good as in former years, but he gets a deer occasionally. George Boyd died at his home on Olive street on Thursday last. His wife, little daughter, mother, father and other members of his family were at his bedside when the end came. Burial services were held Sunday under the auspices of the Masonic Order. The pall bearers, were Peter Weisel, P. H. Krick, C. E. Holcomb, Welborn Wallop, Wm. Chambers and H. M. Adams. Deceased has been a resident of Anaheim for fifteen years. He was aged 48 years. Charles Dussort went to the German Hospital in Los Angeles yesterday for symptoms of blood poisoning. He lost a horse by lock-jaw some days ago and feared he had contracted blood poisoning. Dr. Johnston said yesterday that no symptoms of lock-jaw had developed in Mr. Dussort's case. Commissioners for openings 18 foot alley running through the block from Lakes to Lemon streets by Center and Chartres met City Hall Monday afternoon the purpose of hearing property owners as to theuation of land in the bloom F. Schwenckert, Max Neid and J. J. Schneider were as commissioners. Properties in attendance included Langenberger, Mrs. Fischel Mitchell, Fred Dyckman, Strodthoff, Billy Warner, Backs. Mrs. Langenberger her Lemon street property per front foot, Joseph Bacch whose residence will have moved for the alley asks $6,000 front foot with additional pensation for houses moved Mitchell said she had be fered $40,000 for her property the corner of Los Angeles Center. She asked $200 per foot for her property to be for alley purposes. Fred man valued his proper $6,000. Mrs. Fischer esther Lemon street property per front foot. Bill Warmated his Center street pat at $2,000 per front foot, Chartres at $20. The commissioners took the figures advisement and will report city trustees in time for week's meeting. Britain's Best Buy Comes to America! ... And only Pontiac Dealers have it! 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Los Angeles Phone KEystone 3-3121 Orange County's LEADING Pontiac Dealer Pontiac DEAL and A GOOD DEAL MORE" Commissioners for opening an alley foot alley running midway through the block from Los Angeles to Lemon streets between center and Chartres met in the City Hall Monday afternoon for the purpose of hearing from property owners as to the valuation of land in the block. W. Schwenckert, Max Nebelung and J. J. Schneider were present at commissioners. Property owners in attendance included Mrs. Langenberger, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Mitchell, Fred Dyckman, Hugo Rodthoff, Billy Warner, Joseph Hacks, Mrs. Langenberger valued over Lemon street property at $35 per front foot, Joseph Backs, Sr., whose residence will have to be moved for the alley asks $100 per front foot with additional compensation for houses moved. Mrs. Mitchell said she had been offered $40,000 for her property at the corner of Los Angeles and Center. She asked $200 per front foot for her property to be taken for alley purposes. Fred Dyckman valued his property at 5,000. Mrs. Fischer estimated over Lemon street property at $40 per front foot. Bill Warner estimated his Center street property at $2,000 per front foot, and on Chartres at $20. The commissioners took the figures under advertisement and will report to the city trustees in time for next week's meeting. 6 - Anaheim Gazette Anaheim, Calif., Thurs., Sept. 26, 1957 county. The Olive bridge is in even a worse condition. There are so many big holes in the wooden flooring that people driving over the bridge after dark send a pedestrian ahead to lead the horse away from the manholes. People are complaining bitterly of the condition of the highway. Walter Johnson pitched against Chicago at Washington on Friday, the game going to the windy city by a score of 2 to 1. Johnson held the opposing batsmen down to six hits. In a second game the same day the Senators were shut out with Walsh in the box, 11 to 0. Johnson is signed up with Washington at $450 per month. The club management at first offered him $350, but Johnson replied that he did not have to play ball if he didn't want to, and it was $450 or back to California. The manager came through. Four Injured in Saturday Crash A collision in Anaheim last Saturday caused serious injury to two persons, and minor ones to two others. Frank Meyers of Santa Ana, driver of one of the cars, was taken to St. Joseph hospital, and Ellen Pauline Hagthrop, 711 Hall Street, Anaheim, was taken Herman A. Neinast Laid to Rest Sat. Herman Albert Neinast, 1423 Chateau Street, Anaheim, passed away at the age of 76 years in the Orange County General Hospital on Wednesday, September 18. Mr. Neinast, a retired farmer, was a native of Brenham, Texas and had been a resident of Orange County for three years. Funeral services were held last Saturday at 10 a.m. at Blower Brothers Mortuary in Santa Ana, followed by interment in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum. Survivors are a son Herbert of Anaheim; five brothers, Albert, Los Angeles; Alven and Frank, Denison, Tex., and Edwin and Robert, Dallas, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Attaway, Chester, S.C.; Mrs. Selina Oquinn, Dallas, Tex.; and Mrs. Tillie Gruensdorf, Waco, Tex., and three grandchildren. Ella Darlene Wilson Dies at Hospital Ella Darlene Wilson, 14 years of age, of 10792 Ivanhoe Avenue, Anaheim, passed away in Santa Ana Community Hospital after a prolonged illness. She had been a resident of Anaheim for two years and was a student in the Anaheim Public Schools. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Honold Brothers Chapel in Garden Grove with the Rev. Robert Four Injured in Saturday Crash A collision in Anaheim last Saturday, caused serious injury to two persons, and minor ones to two others. Frank Meyers of Santa Ana, driver of one of the cars, was taken to St. Joseph hospital, and Ellen Pauline Hagthrop, 711 Hall Street, Anaheim, was taken to Cottage hospital in Fullerton. Mr. and Mrs. Vollman received minor injuries. WHAT'S DOING H. I. Perry, your Telephone Manager in Anaheim I doubt if you've seen the special maps this telephone man is looking at. It's a sure bet you won't find them in your youngsters' school books. But maps like this are mighty important to us. They show the routes of telephone lines here in town—above the streets and underground, too. If our instruments see a sign of trouble, these maps help repair crews track it down in a hurry. We plan ahead this way so we can fix troubles before they affect your service. Dies at Hospital Ella Darlene Wilson, 14 years of age, of 10792 Ivanhoe Avenue, Anaheim, passed away in Santa Ana Community Hospital after a prolonged illness. She had been a resident of Anaheim for two years and was a student in the Anaheim Public Schools. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Honold Brothers Chapel in Garden Grove, with the Rev. Robert Kevorkian, pastor of the First Bapst Church of Anaheim officiating. Interment followed at Melrose Abbey Memorial Park. Frank S. Casucci, Anaheim Visitor, Passes Away Sunday Frank S. Casucci, visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Gayk of this city, passed away in St. Jude Hospital on Sunday, after a short illness. His home was in Rochester, N.Y. He was born in Italy 72 years ago. Surviving are his wife, Catherine L. Casucci of Rochester; three daughters, Mrs. Gayk of Anaheim, Mrs. Joseph Gingo, and Mrs. Carmelita Celli, both of Rochester, and seven grandchildren. The body was prepared for shipment to Rochester by Backs, Troutman and Kaulbars. Interment was in the family plot in that city. LEGAL NOTICES (Pub. Anaheim Gazette Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10 and 17, 1957.) CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS FICTITIOUS FIRM NAME THE UNDERSIGNED do heroby certify that they are conducting a laundromatic business at 186 East Center Street, Anaheim, California, under the fictitious firm name of THE LAUNDROMATIC and that said firm is composed of the following persons, whose names and addresses are as follows, to-wit: Alma Probase, 210 La Plaza, Anaheim, California. Olga Spleiman, 210 La Plaza, Anaheim, California. WITNESS our hands this 22rd day of September, 1957. Alma Probase Olga Spleiman STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE On the 23rd day of September, 1957, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State of personally appeared Alma Probase and Olga Spleiman known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instructed notices. I doubt if you've seen the special maps this telephone man is looking at. It's a sure bet you won't find them in your youngsters' school books. But maps like this are mighty important to us. They show the routes of telephone lines here in town—above the streets and underground, too. If our instruments see a sign of trouble, these maps help repair crews track it down in a hurry. We plan ahead this way so we can fix troubles before they affect your service. Colored Telephones Do you want a color telephone to blend or make a contrast? Rosemary Fox and Evelyn Elzea, your public office service representatives, will be glad to show you the new colors in telephones we have just received. Whatever you want to do, we have just the right color for it. Our new pink is just perfect for that pink kitchen or the dainty bedroom. The new blue for the rose or beige room you are planning for a den. Six other beautiful decorator colors are available. Come in today and see them.