oc-plain-dealer 1919-04-28

VICTORY LOAN WAR TRUCK TRAIN HERE TUESDAY EVENING On Tuesday evening at Liberty Park, the citizens of Anaheim have an opportunity to enjoy one of the best educational features of the entire Victory Loan campaign. At that time, what is known as the Orange County Victory Loan Truck Train will be on exhibition. This train is composed of two large government trucks equipped with the paraphernalia used by the American soldiers and sailors in conquering the Hun. Accompanying the exhibit are men particularly familiar with the handling of these death-dealing instruments, each and every one of whom will give an explanation of the same. One of the largest pieces of artillery on exhibit will be a Stokes mortar, weighing about 600 pounds. This will be demonstrated by Sergeant Long of Headquarters Company, 32nd Infantry, at Camp Kearny. Sergeant Long will illustrate the loading of this gun and the firing. He also has what is known as the 37 M. M. gun used by infantry regiments against machine gun nests. This gun was used in wiping out the machine gun nests at the Argonne. Latest Type Guns. There are many types of machine guns, but the latest machine gun adopted by the United States Government is the Browning.. Sergeant Horn of the machine gun company of the 32nd Infantry at Camp Kearny will illustrate the loading, firing and explain the mechanical parts of this gun.. This is the type of gun that was used to mow down the Germans as they swept forward on the different battlefields of France. The new weapon that was developed to the highest grade of efficiency SAYS BUSINESS GOOD The Anaheim Dye Works is another reason why Anaheim is the most convenient and attractive shopping point in Orange-co. With progressive methods adopted from years of experience in the clothes cleaning business in large cities, Manager Roy Lappin has been able to attract to his Anaheim cleaning establishment a most flattering quantity of business. "Yes, business is good," says Mr. Lappin. PLACENTIA BOY'S READING ROOM IS FORMALLY OPENED PLACENTIA, April 28—(Special) The boys reading room was formally opened Friday evening, with addresses by Thomas McFadden, A. F. Bradford, and Captain Brunton. Captain Brunton was formerly principal of the Fullerton high school and has just returned from overseas service. His address was on "Amerization" and was extremely interesting to those who heard it. An informal social time followed during which punch and wafers were served by the Placentia ladies. The reading room is under the auspices of the W.C.T.U. and is open to all boys of ages. A different Placentia man is in charge of the room each evening. Mrs. Martin Epson has had word that her son has arrived in New York from service overseas and will be home again soon. Delmar, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Solesdee who has been very ill has entirely recovered. The ladies social circle held its regular meeting Friday afternoon in the church parliors. Delicious refreshments consisting of hot chocolate and cake were served by the hostess Mrs. Epson, assisted by Mrs. Miss Carrserious at tism Fried improved. Mrs. J. children have retuled Mrs. A went to tend them try and brother years their libr Pratt's joyed a spent after turned ening M returned Mrs. A Anaheim Mrs. C part of friends. Wm. started will take clisco u ranch al The holding Jesse Blunt until arrived suitable cordially of footm preaching vice at evening evening. ANAHLE LEX Anaheim another Perkins, Lexington today a local ag Latest Type Guns. There are many types of machine guns, but the latest machine gun adopted by the United States Government is the Browning... Sergeant Horn of the machine gun company of the 32nd Infantry at Camp Kearny will illustrate the loading, firing and explain the mechanical parts of this gun... This is the type of gun that was used to mow down the Germans as they swept forward on the different battlefields of France. The new weapon that was developed to the highest grade of efficiency during the war was the grenade and Sergeant Clifton of Company L. will illustrate and explain the use of the hand and rifle grenade. This is the weapon that was used to clean out dugouts, and in trench warfare by both sides. It is exceedingly interesting to have these things explained. In addition to developing the grenade, this war also developed the gas mask. Sergeant Clifton will give an explanation and demonstrate the use of these masks. Browning Automatic Rifle. The companion piece to the Browning Machine gun was the Browning automatic rifle of the light type. Sergeant Cassel, Company L, 32nd Infantry, will give a complete explanation of the automatic rifle, explaining the use of the magazines, magazine filler, etc. Corporal McKinnan, Company C, 32nd Infantry, Camp Kearny, will have the entire pack equipment, including the pack used by the American soldiers, entrenching tools, clothing, infield rifle, in fact everything carried by the American in the field and in combat. In addition to the above, there will be a full sized torpedo from the United States submarine base. This one is 52 meters by 45 centimeters and is the general type used by submarines, costing $6000 and is effective at 3000 yards, or a mile and a half, and travels at the rate of 30 miles an hour. Jack Wallace, Victory Loan publicity man, with Lieutenant Jes Elliott in command as the military representative. Lieutenant Elliott has been detached from the Seventeenth Separate Company. National Guard, by Adjutant General Borree and detailed to command the train during its tour throughout the county. This is distinctly an Orange county feature and is the creation of County Chairman R. L. Bishy, who made complete plans and secured the features. Following is the schedule of the train: April 28—Olive, 10 to 11 a.m.; Placentia, 12 to 2 p.m.; Yorba Linda 3 to 5 p.m.; Olinda, 6 to 10 p.m. April 29—Brea, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. La Habra, 2 to 4 p.m.; Fullerton, 4 to 6 p.m.; Anaheim, 6:30 to 10 p.m. April 30—Buena Park, 9 to 10 a.m. A different Placentia man is in charge of the room each evening. Mrs. Martin Epson has had word that her son has arrived in New York from service overseas and will be home again soon. Delmar, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Solesdee who has been very ill has entirely recovered. The ladies social circle held its regular meeting Friday afternoon in the church parlor. Delicious refreshments consisting of hot chocolate and cake were served by the hostess, Mrs. Epson, assisted by Mrs. Krick, and Mrs. Vogle. Arthur Anderson has quit his work for the Standard Oil Co. in Montebello, to resume his management of the pool room in the Anderson Building from which he has been absent about eight months. Mr. Clarence Sickens was an overnight guest, Friday of Mr. and Mrs. John Lemke; Mr. Sickens' wife is their daughter. Mrs. Robertson is spending a few days in Los Angeles visiting friends Miss Evelyn Lemke, Miss Emily Marshall and Miss Doris Lee went to Los Angeles Saturday to spend the week-end with Miss Margaret Hoffman, formerly of Placentia. The stork has been busy in Placentia, having left an 8-1-2 pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt last week (and another at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cook, Friday night). Mrs. Geo. Jones and Miss Lucy Smith were dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Nelson on Friday night. This is distinctly an Orange county feature and is the creation of County Chairman R. L. Bisby, who made complete plans and secured the features. Following is the schedule of the train: April 28—Olive, 10 to 11 a.m.; Placentia, 12 to 2 p.m.; Yorba Linda 3 to 5 p.m.; Olinda, 6 to 10 p.m. April 29—Brea, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. La Habra, 2 to 4 p.m.; Fullerton, 4 to 6 p.m.; Anaheim, 6:30 to 10 p.m. April 30—Buena Park, 9 to 10 a.m.; Stanton, 11 a.m. to 12 m.; Los Alamitos, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Westminster, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.; Garden Grove, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 1—Bolso, 12 to 2 p.m.; Wintersburg, 3 to 5 p.m.; Huntingdon Beach, 6 to 10 p.m. May 2—Talbert, 12 to 1 p.m.; Greenville, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; Irvine, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Laguna eBach, 7 to 9 p.m. May 3—San Juan Capistrano, 12 to 5:30 p.m.; El Toro, 6 to 8 p.m.; Irvine, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. LADIES AID MEETS The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will meet on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. S. Price, S. Olive street. All ladies of the church are urged to be present. LEARN TO DANCE Class every Thursday evening 7:30 until 10:00 P. M. 10 Lessons $5.00 Private Lessons all day 6 Lessons $5.00; $1.00 Single Lesson Folk, Ballet, Oriental, Scotch Foling, Irish Jigs and Horn Pipe also taught. G. MARY POWELL, Teacher. (Pupil of Denishawn, School of Los Angeles.) THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM Miss Carrie Nelson suffered another serious attack of muscular rheumatism Friday evening but is somewhat improved. Mrs. J. D. House, sister and two children who have been visiting her have returned to their home. Mrs. Albert Nelson and Mrs. Pratt went to Los Angeles Saturday to attend the parade of the 364th Infantry and welcome home Mrs. Pratt's brother who has been in service two years. After the boys were given their liberty they motored to Mrs. Pratt's sisters home where they enjoyed a most delectable dinner and spent a most enjoyable and interesting afternoon, listening to the returned soldier's stories. In the evening Mr. Pratt motored to L. A. and returned with the ladies. Mrs. A. C. Foss was a visitor in Anaheim Saturday evening. Mrs. (Thas. Keith of Brea spent part of Tuesday visiting Placentia friends. Wm. Ferguson and family have started north on an auto trip that will take them as far as San Francisco unless they find an alfalfa ranch along the way that suits them. The Placentia Holiness Mission is holding services at the home of Jesse Blakeley, on Chapman avenue, until arrangements are made for a suitable meeting place. Everyone is cordially invited and there is plenty of room. Sunday School at 9:45, preaching at 11 and 7:30, praise service at 6:30. Bible study Tuesday evening and prayer meeting Friday evening at 7. ANAHEIM TO HAVE LEXINGTON AGENCY Anaheim will get the agency for another very classy auto. H. L. Perkins, wholesale manager for the Lexington motor car, was in the city today and made arrangements for a local agency. The location will be announced later. BAXTER TO DRESS PIG FOR FLIERS There's nothing small about B. C. Baxter, Placentia rancher. The other day when the Flying Circus visited Anaheim Mr. Baxter had fulfilled an ambition that has been bothering him for months, that is, to have the distinction of being the first man in the United States to ship pork by airplane. One of the filers carried a Baxter porker over Anaheim. Incidentally, the poor porker was deathly sick when the flight was ended. He couldn't stand the tall-spins, loop-the-loops and the like. Months ago Mr. Baxter made the offer that the first aviator who landed near his place on B. C. thorpe-ave could have a none-could land there for reason they didn't land week, the land is so vast it is not stretch large enough to get a take-off. Accord Baxter took the porker to from which place it made. The filers immediately porker into camp, nicknamed stating that it would be best at March field. Mr. Baxter was so pleased the reception of his pork told the filers when they barracks to let him know they could find who wished a pork feed and he a hog of the proper size over to Riverside for their Ben Baxter, Cement Pipe Automobile Work With the establishment of the Buick Repair a real auto owners home and I promised also steady stream of repair work in my place people to find a REAL REPAIR SHOP where they are not overcharged for having it will be my constant aim to give all who care very best for as little money as is consistent Make My Pl Headquail FREE WATER AND GAS ANAHEIM TO HAVE LEXINGTON AGENCY Anaheim will get the agency for another very classy auto. H. L. Perkins, wholesale manager for the Lexington motor car, was in the city today and made arrangements for a local agency. The location will be announced later. THE WALBERG STUDIOS —of— MUSIC EDUCATION announces Florence Don Carlos Graduate of College of Oratory and Expression of U. S. C. teacher of Expression and Folk Dancing. ROMONA MULLIGAN Violin and Piano. Specializing in Foundation instruction. Suite 6, Odd Fellows Bldg. Phone Anaheim 265J Tuesday, April 30th, the Last Day EMNA DAY DAY ng Hundreds of Short Lengths of Even including Silks, Dress Goods, Wash Goods and AT REDUCTIONS OF FROM 0% to 50% REGULAR PRICES the Early to Get the Best ALKENSTEIN' near his place on East Orange car-ave could have a pig. But one could land there for the same reason they didn't land here last week, the land is so valuable there not stretch large enough for a filler get a take-off. Accordingly, Mr. Baxter took the porker to Santa Ana town which place it made the flight. The filers immediately took the porker into camp, nicknaming it and stating that it would be their mascot at March field. Mr. Baxter was so pleased with a reception of his porker that he led the filers when they get back toracks to let him know how many they could find who would appreceive a pork feed and he would dress hog of the proper size and send it to Riverside for them. CARLOAD NASH AUTOMOBILES SOLD Howard W. Walker, Orange County distributor for Nash automobiles reports the sale of a carload of these machines during the past three weeks in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Another car was unloaded Saturday. Mr. Walker is highly pleased with business prospects for his new agency—he says that money was never so plentiful in any section as in Orange County—that the people are looking for a high-grade medium priced car, and that he has in the Nash, what he believes is the coming popular automobile of the country. Piano players, Schmidt Music Co. Mobile Repair Work At the Buick Repair Station, I promised auto owners and I promised also to give them a new deal. The work in my place has proven the desire of a lot of REPAIR SHOP where efficient work can be obtained or charged for having it done. To give all who come to me for auto repairing the money as is consistent with the job's requirements. My Place Your Headquarters OILS AND GASOLINE My Place Your Headquarters OILS AND GASOLINE and Auto Accessories. All Parts Automobiles : ICE CAR ON CALL DAY OR NIGHT Hey's Buick Repair Station Phone 256 First Day of the Month ANT s of Every Description Goods and Domestics OM 0% Off Best Selection IN'S ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA