anaheim-gazette 1957-12-26

Casey-Beckham Pontiac are making "THE DEATH DURING WE WILL GIVE $ 300 MOR MOR ON YOUR TRADE-IN THAN YOU DURIN ONL 36 MONT IT'S ALWAYS... ...at Orange County IT'S ALWAYS... ...at Orange County Casey Beckham IN A 336 OPEN EVERY DAY-8 A.M. to "ALWAYS A GOOD DEA Pontiac ... IN ANAHEIM THE DEALS" on '58 Pontiacs ING DECEMBER! I GIVE YOU Here are some typical examples of HIGH TRADE ALLOWANCES recently given on New 1958 Pontiacs. All models, all colors and body styles available from our stock. WE ALLOWED AS HIGH AS $3096.00 on a '57 Buick Spec. Hardtop Riv. Coupe—fully equipped WE ALLOWED AS HIGH AS ORE THAN YOU EVER EXPECTED — DURING DECEMBER HURRY! YOUR CHOICE OF FINANCING ★ G.M.A.C. ★ Sec. First Nat. Bank ★ California Bank ONLY $399 DOWN PLUS SALES TAX and LICENSE WITH 36 MONTHS ON THE BALANCE ON APPROVED CREDIT $3096.00 on a '57 Buick Spec. Hardtop Riv. Coupe—fully equipped WE ALLOWED AS HIGH AS $2550.00 on a '57 Ford '8' 4 Door Custom "300" WE ALLOWED AS HIGH AS $2800.00 on a '56 Pontiac Chief Cat. Coupe—fully equipped WE ALLOWED AS HIGH AS $2495.00 on a '56 Chev. "210" Station Wagon—fully equipped IF YOUR CAR IS IN REASONABLY GOOD RESALE CONDITION YOU CAN EXPECT ABOUT THE SAME HIGH TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE. IT'S ALWAYS...More Car for Your Money — More Money for Your Car in Trade County's Leading Pontiac Dealer IT'S ALWAYS...More Car for Your Money—More Money for Your Car in Trade County's Leading Pontiac Dealer IN ANAHEIM AT 336 S.LOS ANGELES ST. PHONE KEystone 3-3121 Pontiac 8 A.M. to 9 P.M. SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. DEAL and A GOOD DEAL MORE' IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL From the Files of The Anaheim Gazette 75 Years Ago December — 1882 A dispatch from Washington says that Postmaster General Howe is anticipating the adoption of the two-cent letter postage and is getting ready to print two-cent stamps. A fire on Friday night destroyed a shed on the corner of Los Angeles and Aguste street, in which was stored some hay owned by Dr. Hardin. The fire is attributed to the malice or carelessness of two tramps who were bunking in the hay. R. J. Northam reports the sale of 40 acres of land to Charles Klore, 20 acres to J. T. Stewart and 20 acres to Richard Melrose. All the land is in North Anaheim. The municipal election in Los Angeles resulted in the election of C. E. Thom as mayor, the vote for that office standing: Thom 999; Mansfield 924; Cohn 476. W. D. Stephenson was elected city attorney; A. Vignolo, assessor; S. Parcels tax collector; J. C. Keys treasurer; F. A. Gibson and Geo. S. Patton members of the Board of education. Only two of the officials elect are Republicans. The store recently vacated by Goodman & Rimpau has been leased by Joseph Helmson who this week to H. Vossbeck of Triniadad, Colo., for $4,500. J. Hahn gets out occasionally with Olinda Richmond, named after his famous sire now owned in the East and when on a good stretch of road, just lets Olinda step out for a bit of exercise. Hahn has not as yet held the watch on him, but allows he's as good as his sire, who used to pace a mile in the neighborhood of 2:10. Rain on Tuesday evening amounted to 16 of an inch. On Friday the precipitation amounted to 63. Total for the season 1.86. Last year to date 1.64. A rain fell and on December 27th year ago last night an inch of three inches fell. A. Pierotte was in town from his ranch at Placentia a day or two ago. He reports continued prosperity in his section. Frank Nemitz has erected a canvas awning in front of his place of business on Center street. Fred H. Miller who 17 years ago conducted the Del Campo as a first class hotel was a visitor in town a few days ago. Mr. Miller is now in the hotel business in Oakland and is in Southern California for the benefit of his The store recently vacated by Goodman & Rimpau has been leased by Joseph Helmsen who will remove his stock and goods thither about January 1st. Frank Ey has moved to the Bank's former location and has reduced the price of a shave to fifteen cents. He invites the public to a lunch this evening. Attention is called to the advertisement of S. S. Federman who has fitted up his new store on Center street and will open it up formally next Tuesday. He informs us that he intends to make every effort to build up a large trade in this section, by keeping such goods as the people demand and selling cheap. He will carry a large stock of dry goods, Boots and shoes and all kinds of ladies and gents furnishing goods. Mr. R. J. Northam reports the sale of 80 acres of land in North Anaheim to Mr. W. G. Thompson for $50 per acre, and 8 acres near the railroad depot owned by the Farmers and Merchants bank to Mr. H. L. Paty for $750. A dispatch from Boston says that the disagreement between Mrs. Langtry, the beautiful Jersey Lily and Mrs. Labauchere is the topic of conversation in fashionable circles. Fred Gebhart, who followed Mrs. Langtry to Boston was among the first of her admirers in New York. Gebhart was a handsome young man of twenty-three, who inherited an income of about eighty thousand a year, he lives at the hotel Brunswick, keeps a four-in-hand and other equipages, all of which have been at Mrs. Langtry's command during her stay in New York. The young man is well known about town and has the reputation of being discreet, quiet and temperate. It is said his hill for that office standing: Thom 999; Mansfield 924; Cohn 476. W. D. Stephenson was elected city attorney; A. Vignolo, assessor; S. Parcels tax collector; J. C. Keys treasurer; F. A. Gibson and Geo. S. Patton members of the Board of education. Only two of the officials elect are Republicans. Frank Nemitz has erected a canvas awning in front of his place of business on Center street. Fred H. Miller who 17 years ago conducted the Del Campo as a first class hotel was a visitor in town a few days ago. Mr. Miller is now in the hotel business in Oakland and is in Southern California for the benefit of his wife's health. He looked over the hotel situation while in town and inspected the Deutsch and McLaughlin tracts for the possible location for a two story brick. He may be persuaded to locate in Anaheim and open up a first class hotel something that the town is sadly in need of. Mr. Miller's manner of conducting the Hotel Del Cappo met with the approval of the traveling public as well as local connoisseurs, and the old hotel will ever will a green spot in their memory. Geo. Amerige came over from Fullerton on Monday to see what a real live town looks like. Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the distinguished authoress, will spend the winter in Southern California accompanied by her husband, and will pass much of her time on the ranch of her nephew, southwest of Anaheim. Mrs. Wilcox is probably the best known writer now before the American public. As a poet she has for a number of years been the leader of American women contributors to the press. Manuel Bustamente, a highly respected resident of this city, died at his home on Friday, aged 78 years. He was a native of Arispi, Sonora, Mexico, and had lived in California 57 years and in Anaheim 38. He leaves his wife, three sons and one daughter. Burial services occurred at St. Boniface on Sunday with Father Dubble officiating. Ted Dickel, Fayette Lewis, Ernest Clabaugh and Charles Schindler will be home to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents. her admirers in New York. Gebhart was a handsome young man of twenty-three, who inherited an income of about eighty thousand a year, he lives at the hotel Brunswick, keeps a four-in-hand and other equipages, all of which have been at Mrs. Langtry's command during her stay in New York. The young man is well known about town and has the reputation of being discreet, quiet and temperate. It is said his bill for flowers alone during Mrs. Langtry's short engagement in New York was $1,000. Mrs. Langtry has long been known as the favorite of a certain personage who is known as the first gentleman of Europe and to that fact owes a great part of her popularity. 50 Years Ago December—1907 John Pfeninger was in town a day or two ago and said his section of the county was experiencing a building boom. Mr. Phelps is erecting a fine residence on the avenue and Mr. Hammerschmidt will build further north. Mr. Burdorff will open a street through his orchard tract leading into Fullerton. George Carroll, son of Mr., and Mrs. Tim Carroll of West Anaheim died at Anaheim Landing on Saturday of heart disease. He was 26 years of age and was a native of this city where his many friends regret his untimely death. Father Dubble conducted funeral services at St. Boniface church on Monday. Mrs. Minnie Bentz sold her residence property on Center street in California 57 years and in Anaheim 38. He leaves his wife, three sons and one daughter. Burial services occurred at St. Boniface on Sunday with Father Dubble officiating. Ted Dickel, Fayette Lewis, Ernest Clabaugh and Charles Schindler will be home to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents. News About Our Service Men FORT CAMPBELL, KY.—Army Pvt. Vincent Lamas, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Lamas, 1027 Patt Street, Anaheim recently completed eight weeks of advanced combat training conducted by the 101st Airborne Division's 506th Infantry at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Lamas entered the Army in June 1957 and received basic combat training at Fort Ord. He is a 1957 graduate of Anaheim High School. ANTARCTIA—Allen S. Miller, seaman, USN, and Philip L. Miller, seaman, USN, are serving aboard the icebreaker USS Burton Island with Operation Deepfreeze III in Antarctia. The are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Miller, Sr., of 931 Agate Street, Anaheim.