anaheim-gazette 1963-10-24

GOSSIPY Old La Administration GAZETTE'S NEW HOME — Born in what today would be called a "shanty," the Anaheim Gazette grew up to occupy this modern 15,000-square-foot building at 421 E. Cerritos Ave., with more than a quarter of a million dollars worth of equipment. Vigorous Orange Daily News, also of Pinkley Orange County Publications, conducts its mechanical operations here. (Gazette Photo) GAZETTE'S NEW HOME — Born in what today would be called a "shanty," the Anaheim Gazette grew up to occupy this modern 15,000-square-foot building at 421 E. Cerritos Ave., with more than a quarter of a million dollars worth of equipment. Vigorous Orange Daily News, also of Pinkley Orange County Publications, conducts its mechanical operations here. (Gazette Photo) GAZETTE CELEBRATES 93rd ANNIVERSARY On the 29th of October the Gazette enters upon the 93rd year of its existence. The first issue appeared on October 29, 1870, and was owned, edited, published and printed by George W. Barter. In his salutatory Mr. Barter says that out of a multitude of friends only six were optimistic enough to believe that he would succeed in this small community, surrounded by an unreclaimed wilderness. It was the unanimous opinion of his pessimistic advisors that this region could never grow as the small town was surrounded by an unbroken desert, fit only for the growing of cactus, sage and wild mustard. Mr. Barker, however, believed that the little hamlet had a future, and he made the venture. He conducted the paper for a few years and established it on a firm foundation, then disposed of it and moved to Los Angeles, which had grown into a large city of nearly 10,000 population. Change Owners During the passing years changed ownership several times, but it always was a loyal and undaunted champion of the town, and the people stood loyal by it and supported it. In the early decades of its existence several other papers. By EDSEL NEWTON Editor, Gazette The year the Gazette was founded U. S. Grant was President of the United States, San Francisco and Los Angeles had been incorporated for 20 years, Anaheim for one year. The German-extracted population of Anaheim no doubt was dismayed by the slaughter in the Franco-Prussian War and found little consolation in the prediction that France would be defeated. Max Von Strubel was Mayor and Alphonso U. Steinhart was Postmaster of Anaheim. A visionary from Los Angeles was trying to promote the founding of a town on sheep-grazing land at the beach, on the site of what is now Long Beach, Anaheim had been founded on land which the sellers said wasn't fit for goats. A political conflagration had been set off in Wyoming; women had been given the right to vote. One weekly editor observed that California had been a member of the Union for 20 years but that it probably wouldn't have been admitted with that sort of thing written in its history. The Gazette was founded nine years after the expiration of the Pony Express, six years before the Custer Massacre on the Little Big Horn, seven years before Edison invented the phono- graph, three years after Liste incurred the wrath of the medical profession for advocating antiseptic surgery and obstetrics. The telephone was six years in the future. Besides his G. Washington hand press and the proverbial " shirt-tail full of type," this typical Western editor's equipment sine qua non was a six gun to back up what he printed. The Transcontinental railroad's final spike had been driven at Promontory, Utah, only a few months in the past. California, with 200,000 population, was on its way toward what it has become today. And the Gazette is still here sprang up in the town, but they all succumbed for want of sustenance, while the Gazette continued to appear on its regular publication day. Since its birth hundreds of papers have been born in the Southland, many of them in more populous centers, changes since that early day. The blight which destroyed the vineyards seventy-four years ago, started most of the growers into new ventures. Some of them planted new vineyards, but a majority decided to engage in other pursuits. A number of gifted and lovely young ladies of our county. May prosperity attend them both throughout their latest days of life." Here are a few other items which we cull from the local page: sprang up in the town, but they all succumbed for want of sustenance, while the Gazette continued to appear on its regular publication day. Since its birth hundreds of papers have been born in the Southland, many of them in more populous centers, but a large majority gave up the ghost and ceased to exist. Which Is Oldest? The San Diego Union is the only paper that can dispute with it the title of being the oldest newspaper printed below the Tehachapi. It began its career the same year, and both can boast of a continuous publication. The Gazette has not missed an issue. When this paper was founded the population was composed almost wholly by the pioneers, members of the Mother colony and their families. The corporation which founded it was known as the Los Angeles Vineyard company, and the object of the colonists in purchasing the site was to grow grapes and convert them into wine and brandy, as the California soil and climate was favorable for this industry. Distilleries, Wineries When the paper began its career there were forty-seven wineries and nine distilleries within the square mile of territory which composed the domain of the colonists, and which was the extent of the city limits. At that time the town was hedged in by a dence row of willows surrounding it, planted and maintained for the purpose of protecting the vines by horses and cattle, always roaming the desert and looking for something green to eat. There have been many changes since that early day. The blight which destroyed the vineyards seventy-four years ago, started most of the growers into new ventures. Some of them planted new vineyards, but a majority decided to engage in other pursuits. A number of them turned to citrus fruit, and although the early growers, before the co-operative associations were established, found the business unprofitable, but from this small beginning was founded the industry that has made this region the most prolific on earth and the land which, when this paper was born, was only a desert, is now the most valuable in the world. The Gazette has witnessed this evolution, and has chronicled every step of its advancement. And the little hamlet of only a few hundred people in which Mr. Barter was courageous enough to launch his paper, has grown into a beautiful and prosperous city of 140,000 population. From the first issue of the Gazette we cull the following items: "Married — In this city on the 2nd, inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, H. D. Polhemus, Esq., to Emma M. Hanna, both of this city, No cards. (San Francisco and Alameda papers please copy). Mr. Polhemus is a prosperous and highly respected young merchant and real estate dealer of this place; is both temperate and pious, and bears with him to elysian state of matrimony the best wishes of his bachelor friends, whom we trust will not forsake him in his new phase of life. The bride, Miss Hanna, is one of the most accomplished, gifted and lovely young ladies of our county. May prosperity attend them both throughout their latest days of life." Here are a few other items which we cull from the local page: "The steamer of Tuesday last bore away B. Dreyfus, Esq., on the firm of Langenberger & Co. He goes to San Francisco probably to remain for some months attending to the business of the firm in that direction. Lodge Charter "Lee & Company's celebrated mammoth circus is announced to perform here on Tuesday or the coming week. The press throughout the state speaks in universal praise of this company. "The charter for Anaheim Lodge, No. 207, Free and Accepted Masons, has been received. Following are the officers-elected of the lodge, who will be duly installed on Thursday, Nov. 17th; T. Casal, W.; M.; W. M. McFadden, S. W.; G. W. Vance, J. W.; Theodor Reiser, Treas.; Fred W. Athearns, Sec'y. "The fields in the environs of Anaheim are covered with newly spring verdure, and the foot hills and plains in every direction glisten in new clad emerald. The country is safe. During the week three persons confined in the city caldero boose got free from their manacles, broke down the door and fled during the night. "A private letter received from A. Langenberger, Esq., now in Europe, states that he will not return before next May he being detained to settle th" (Continued on Page 9) Lady Recalls Presidency and Franco-Pruc ANAHEIM Go Established in 1870 Home City Paper of Fabulous Pay your Newsboy only 25¢ Per M Volume 91—No. 63 Anaheim, California, Thursday, Oct. 24, 1961 Halloween Fun With Breakfast With Breakfast PARADE TROPHY — Selma Littlejohn, the new "Miss Anahelm," and Parade Marshall Charles 'Chuck' Currier admire the attractive trophy which will be presented to the float winning the Sweepstake award in the city's 40th Annual Halloween Festival Pageant Parade. Seek to Put City PARADE TROPHY — Selma Littlejohn, the new "Miss Anaheim," and Parade Marshall Charles 'Chuck' Currier admire the attractive trophy which will be presented to the float winning the Sweepstake award in the city's 40th Annual Halloween Festival Pageant Parade. Seek to Put City Hall on '64 Ballot Visions 50-Story Building A 50-story building is visioned for Anaheim. Joseph C. Whitmand announced this week that construction may begin on the tallest building west of Chicago within the next six months. He said the $22 million office building would be built on the northeast corner of Harbor Blvd. and Chapman Ave., near the White Front Department store. Whitman announced his plans after obtaining a routine extension of time from the City Council for the reclassification of the property. Congressional Secretaries Coming Saturday Twenty-nine men and women of the 2000-member Congressional Secretaries Club of Washington, D.C. will visit Orange County Saturday, according to Bob Geier, former president of the group and owner of a public relations agency in the city of Orange. The bi-partisan club is composed of assistants to Representatives and Senators and staff members of Congressional committees. The group expects to arrive at Knott's Berry Farm Saturday morning. A luncheon is scheduled at the Steak House where they will be greeted by (Continued on Page 9) Petitions are being circulated to have the $3 million Hall and $500,000 branch library issues placed on the April city municipal election board. Mayor Coons told council this week. He said that the failure of people voters to authorize bonds at the election two weeks ago may not have been a expression of the will of people, since only 18 per cent of the people turned out at polls. Unless the people take initiative the bond proposal won't be placed on the ballot at least two years, Coons plained. Three Years Away Even if the bonds were proved at the April election, said that it would be at least three to five years before new City Hall could be structured at Broadway and Lobor. Owing to this condition, would be necessary to re-continue on Page 9. President Grant -Prussian War Gazette of Fabulous DISNEYLAND only 25¢ Per Month ay, Oct. 24, 1963 12 Pages Phone PR 2-1800 Fun Starts fast Friday 6500 Children Düe Breakfast Friday 6500 Children Due In Costume Parade Anaheim, the city that Loves its Children, turns out Friday for two days of Halloween festivities which have attracted the attention of the nation for 40 years. With the blessing of their parents and teachers, children will legally ditch school and enter into several moods of the occasion. Hallowe'en Twas a night of darkest dark, Not a gleam dared penetrate, For witches were on a lark Every creature to berate. Circling through space on a broom, In the darkest hour of night, Spreading o'er the earth a gloom, Putting earthly things to flight. Darkness for witches was made, Thus the world may not behold. In what manner they're arrayed Whether fearless or if bold. Goblins lurking everywhere, Through the blackness they do glide, Not one thing they wouldn't dare, To overcome in their stride. "Look out goblins will get you." We have heard the warning cry, Is this statement really true, Or perchance they wouldn't try. A pumpkin climbed on a post, Staring with a toothless grin And the sight that charms him most Is a spook perched on a limb. The most treacherous of all, There'll be food, fun and earnest judging of costumery at the traditional Costume Breakfast at Charles Pearson Park at 7:30 a.m. Keystone Kops will "arrest" anyone who refuses to enter into the mood of the day and wear something unaccepted on other days by a conventional society. Leads The Big Parade In the mood of the Music Man and his 76 trombones leading the big parade, they'll file along the parade route, led by Grand Marshal Bert Parks, star of "The Music Man" at Melodyland Theatre. For this is the Kiddies' Parade, with bands, horses, floats and 6500 costumed marchers. The parade will start at 11 a.m. Friday and follow a parade route on Lincoln Ave. from Philadelphia St., north on Los Angeles to Adele and west on Adele to Pearson Park. An innovation this year is the "Pumpkin Bowl" high school football game at 8 p.m. at La Palma Stadium, with the Westminster Lions and Anaheim's Western Pioneers competing for what will become an historic honor for winning the first "Pumpkin Bowl" game ever played. Grand finale of the festivities will come Saturday evening at La Palma Park, with a pre-parade show starting at 5 p.m. Following that two-hour event, "the most spectacular night Pageant Parade west of the "Look out goblins will get you." We have heard the warning cry, Is this statement really true. Or perchance they wouldn't try. A pumpkin climbed on a post, Staring with a toothless grin And the sight that charms him most Is a spook perched on a limb. The most treacherous of all, Is a spook not even real. But he hides behind each wall And will shake a nerve of steel. Sense a movement in the air? Have no thought of being treed. It's just some make believe's dare of riding a phantom steed. "The ghost walks" so often heard Is used by every layman, But how would your heart be stirred To see one which spells "amen". Dancing through midnight hour Little gnomes on treasure Trodding not on a flower Or spear of grass in their way. O! The mischief of an elf, A cheerful little bunny. All the tricks he does himself, Are clever and so funny. Little gnomes on treasure guard, Now come forth to lend their aid, Not one act of theirs be barred, Nor ever are they delayed. One more object on parade, With garments of firey red, A long fork tail to give aid, Not for life, but for his dead. By — Ida M. Rannow 1525 S. Euclid Aanaheim Gain Rally Program Set Sharing the spotlight with Rep. Bruce Alger of Texas at Anaheim High School Auditorium this Friday evening will be Robert A. Gaston, state president of California Young Republicans; Dr. Nolan Frizzelle, CRA director, and Tom Hoag, Orange County American Legion leader known for his expose of Communist infiltration in the entertainment industry. General Association of Independent Nations (GAIN), of which Bill Gibbons is president, is sponsor of the rally and Ron Rankin will be master of ceremonies. Tickets, available at the auditorium box office and at Rexall and Center Drug Stores, are $1.50. Highlight of the evening will be the presentation by Gaston of the annual United States Day Freedom Award to an outstanding patriot of Orange County, whose identity will be made known at the rally, which will start at 7:30 p.m.