anaheim-bulletin 1953-09-28

Youth Killed, Three Hurt In Two-Car Crash Sunday SANTA ANA—A youth was killed early Sunday when his borrowed new convertible roared through a boulevard stop and crashed with another car at Westminster Blvd. and Bolsa Chica Road. Martin Radcliff Schafer, 17, of Long Beach, a student at Chapman College, was thrown from the car when it collided with one driven by Richard Leslie Watt, 28, of 1308 North Sycamore St., Santa Ana. Navy Plane Seeks New Speed Mark EL CENTRO, Calif., (UP)—The Navy sends its new delta wing jet fighter, the Douglas FMD, aloft today in an attempt to bring the world air speed record back to the Cmdr. Mike Lithgow of the British Royal Navy set a new world mark Friday over the Sahara Desert when he pushed the British Supermarine Swift jet to 737.3 miles. The U. S. Navy will delay today's test until the hottest time of the day, about 2 p.m. PST, since each degree of heat adds about one-mile-per-hour to a plane's speed. The temperature on the California desert was expected to soar to 95-100 degrees by 2 p.m. The speed test has been twice postponed because of unfavorable weather conditions and a faulty gauge. Lt. Cmdr. James E. Verdin, 35-year-old test pilot at the Navy's Patuxent River, Md., Test Center, was slated to fly the Douglas supersonic carrier fighter, nicknamed the Skyray. He will make four passes over the three-kilometer (1.863 miles) course, two in each direction at a minimum height of 326 feet. Verdin, a combat veteran of World War II and Korea and hold Local Chest Drive In Last Phase Anaheim's Community Chest drive entered its final phase today when residential workers began gathering householders' contributions. Instructions and materials were issued at a number of coffee hour gatherings in leaders' homes and Fremont cafeteria. Mrs. Ernest Ganahl was hostess at her home at 501 N. Clementine St. to members of Anaheim Assistance League who will canvass the Horace Mann school district. Mrs. Foster Warwick entertained league members who will work in the Loara school district. Mrs. Joe Thompson, who heads the volunteers covering Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin school districts, was hostess at Fremont cafeteria to her workers. Meeting with them were the volunteers who are working under Mrs. Peter Schmitz in the George Washington school district. Mrs. Schmitz also heads the group which will cover Lincoln and Broadway school districts. These groups dispensed with the coffee hour sessions as many of them campaigned last year and felt qualified to begin their work without further instruction. Century Club Klwants Club Mrs. Martha A. Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. J Ben Kaulbars Northrop Alrcraft, Inc. A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearson Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co. Kwikset Locks, Inc. Mutual Citrus Products Shipkey and Pearson Knoti's Berry Farm A Friend SQR Store "Miss Hallowe'en" Sought by City They're looking for a gal to fill the title of Miss Hallowe'en of 1953—and some lucky girl between the ages of 15 and 18 will be chosen soon to hold the honor. The annual contest to determine the girl to ride on the Hallowe'en float of the Chamber of Commerce to appear on television and to be feted at dancers and special functions, will be held at the Halloween Ball slated for Oct. 10. Three top awards will be made in which first, second and third place winners will be honored and receive awards. Chamber of Commerce officials said today that the judging will be limited to 25 girls, all of whom must be students at Anaheim High School. Entry forms are obtainable at the high school office and at the Chamber of Commerce. Judging will be on originality of design for which 50 per cent will be awarded; 25 per cent for suitability of costume to wearer; 15 per cent for personality and 10 per cent on poise of the contestant. To qualify, all costumes must be on the theme "Out of this world," and must be designed and made by the contestant. No bathing suits will be permitted. Closing date in which girls may enter the contest was set for Oct. 5., it was announced. New Witness Plane Near Grocer, Day QUINCY — Plumas County a witness who saw two men Young shortly before he age. Schooler said last night payer" who knew Young. Fines Meted Out to Two County Drivers Two county drivers appear fore Judge Ronald L. Tidaway in the Anaheim-Fullerton Pal Court on charges of driving. Fined $150 or 30 days in J Archie Harrison, 41-year-old Habra cab driver nabbed Habra for assertedly driving intoxicated late yesterday. Her license was suspended days. Also appearing in court wvin V. Cabrera, 23 of Buenos Aires arrested by officers in the Sept. 19 for drunk driving. plea of guilty to the charge, fined $150 or 30 days in J Alfonso Hernandez Habra, pleaded guilty to charges today in court a given two years probation with a fine of $50. He was with assaulting Lillie De Lo on Sept. 14. Century Club Klwanis Club Mrs. Martha A. Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. J Ben Kaulbars Northrop Aircraft, Inc. A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearson Anaheim Truck & Transfer Co. Kwikset Locks, Inc. Mutual Citrus Products Shipkey and Pearson Knott's Berry Farm A Friend SQR Store General Electric Co. Steffy Buick Co. Marco Industries Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butterbaugh J. C. Penney Co. Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co. Dixie Cup Co. Anaheim Citrus Products Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture Co. Home Oil Co. Bank of America Rex Construction Co. Security First National Bank Savings Loan and Building Assn. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dwyer Mrs. Rose Carroll United States Industrial Chemical Company Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Renner A Friend Vista Furniture Co. Ganahl Lumber Co. Rev. and Mrs. Chester Ferris Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wurgaft 6-4-6 CLUB AUHS Faculty Security First National Bank Employees Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture Employees Anaheim Letter Carriers General Electric Co. Employes 00% EMPLOYE PARTICIPATION Casey-Beckham Pontiac Co. Anaheim Citrus Products Southern Counties Gas Co. Small Trash Fire Put Out by Firemen Firemen were able to extinguish a small trash fire at the home of J. L. Chavez, 534 East Adele St., before serious damage occurred. The fire began at 12:26 p.m. yesterday when children dropped a lighted candle into a trash barrel next to the home. A small scorch from the fire was extinguished. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT CHEST—Because Anaheim munity Chest contributes to Children's Hospital, many fights are given the best of care, no matter what rare type gery may be required. This little fellow is being given a positive check up, one of nine children who were given 123 care in the hospital last year. Another 17 Anaheim area made visits to the clinic at the hospital. The goal for Community Chest this year is $31,049, a great portion of which be awarded; 25 per cent for suitability of costume to wear; 15 per cent for personality and 10 per cent on poise of the contestant. To qualify, all costumes must be on the theme 'Out of this world,' and must be designed and made by the contestant. No bathing suits will be permitted. Closing date in which girls may enter the contest was set for Oct. 5, it was announced. Anaheim Daily-Herald Orange C ANAHEIM Evenings Except Sundays TEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 28, 1953 Int Warren Supreme Court Appeal Repatriation Team Accused by U.S. Of Aiding Reds PANMUNJOM, Korea (UP)—U. S. officials accused the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission today of circulating vicious Red propaganda leaflets among 15,000 anti-Communist Chinese prisoners. The United Nations Command said the leaflets violated the spirit of the armistice agreement by placing undue emphasis on the desirability of accepting repatriation. However, a spokesman for the commission denied any letter was distributed to the prisoners. He said the only document distributed was a copy of a broadcast made to inform prisoners of their rights and privileges. Letter of Protest The spokesman said the broadcast placed upon the prisoners the full responsibility for making their KING CONFESSION—Harriet Henson is pictured as she confesses that her lover, Jack Santo and Emmett Perkins were responsible for the Chester, Calif., murders of grocer Gard Young and three small children last Oct. 10. Taking her statement in Nevada City, Calif., is Nevada County Sheriff Wayne Brown (left). Listening is Ray McCarthy, special agent for the State Bureau of Criminal Identification. New Witness Places Three Suspects near Grocer, Day of Murder of Four QUINCY II—Plumas County Sheriff Melvin Schooler says he has witnessed who saw two men and a woman with Grocer Guard shortly before he and three children were murdered a year ago. Schooler said last night the new witness is a "Plumas County taxayer" who knew Young. The witness said he saw Young standing beside the Westwood-Chester highway a short distance from the spot where his body and those of three children with him were found on Oct. 11, 1952. Also there in another car were two men and a woman whose identity he did not know, he told Schooler. Santo and Perkins Schooler said other evidence in the case led him to believe the two men were Jack Santo and Emmet Perkins and that the woman was Harriet Henson, who accused Santo and Perkins in a confession made public Saturday. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "They couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer," Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confession, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 said the leaflets violated the spirit of the armistice agreement by placing undue emphasis on the desirability of accepting repatriation. However, a spokesman for the commission denied any letter was distributed to the prisoners. He said the only document distributed was a copy of a broadcast made to inform prisoners of their rights and privileges. Letter of Protest The spokesman said the broadcast placed upon the prisoners the full responsibility for making their choice either for or against repatriation. Brig. Gen. A. L. Hamlin, commander of the U.N.' repatriati on group, handed the letter of protest to Lt. Gen. K. S. Thimayya, chairman of the repatriation commission. Thimayya earlier had put himself on record as favoring Communist demands on the method of interrogating prisoners and it appeared the Reds had won their right to force captives to listen to lectures. Armistice Violated Hansen said the letter was given to the prisoners in the guise of a message from the repatriation commission. He objected particularly to a phrase which advised the Chinese that if they desire to "return to your fatherland you can still go. In this respect, you will receive assistance from the authorities of the place where you choose to go." The U.N. Command complained that the commission violated the armistice agreement by not permitting Allied observers to witness the distribution of leaflets. None of the 23 Americans among the 358 Allied prisoners of the Communists has been contacted by the U.N. Command. Coastline Study To Seek Harbors SANTA ANA—A state-wide study of potential harbors for small craft along California's picturesque and sometimes-rugged coastline will be undertaken by a committee of legislators and laymen, it was learned today. Superviosor Heinz Kaiser of Costa Mesa was named as a lay member of the group and Joseph Beck of Balboa Island, who is secretary of the State Senate, was named honorary consultant. Assemblyman Ralph R. Cloyd of Chula Vista, representing the 80th District, will chairman the Legislature's joint interim committee on Marine Affairs and Bay Area Development. Plea for Nurse Made by Hospital SANTA ANA — A plea more special-duty nurses—three of them at once—was today by Director Ronald Orange County Hospital, that they are needed in the pavilion swamped with during the current epidemic. However, he hopefully adhere to his believes the current polo has reached its peak. For three days, no new were admitted to Orange department of the Orange County his wife Ellenore shortly after in office today. Present were the other four jurors County Bar and many dignitaries judge. Judge Ronald municipal court was officially monies. (Bulletin photo) Also appearing in court was Alain V. Cabrera, 23, of Buena Park, arrested by officers in the Park on Sept. 19 for drunk driving. On his sea of guilty to the charge, he was held $150 or 30 days in jail. Alfonso Hernandezangel, of La Sabra, pleaded guilty to assault charges today in court and was given two years probation together with a fine of $50. He was charged with assaulting Lillie De Los Teyes in Sept. 14. Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authorities here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss Henson said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "They couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confession, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authorities here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss Henson said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "The couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confession, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authorities here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss Henson said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "The couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confession, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authorities here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss Henson said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "The couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confusion, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authority here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss Henson said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "The couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss Henson's confession. In that confusion, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss Henson, in her confession, said Santo and Perkins killed Young and the children. Authority here were inclined to doubt some of Miss Henson's statements. They suspected she might be revenging herself on Shea for saying she was absent from his house at the time of the slayings. Some Parts Improbable Miss H霉素 said she was at Shea's home in Chester and stayed there until Santo came in hurriedly and ordered her to leave with Perkins, who was waiting outside. She claimed Santo remained behind to pay Shea his "10 per cent off the top", his reward for pointing out Young. "What the Henson woman said about the 10 per cent is extremely (Continued on Page 6) City Council to Hear Pending Annexation Councilmen will gather in the Anaheim City Hall today at 8 p.m. for an adjourned session for the public hearing on the Gilbert St. Annexation. The group will also open bids for construction of the Houston St., Crescent Ave. sewer line. "We really have something here," Schooler said. "This witness saw these people at the right time of day and at the right spot on the highway where it took place." "The couldn't have been there running around, just hunting deer." Schooler and the Plumas County District Attorney planned to confer with Nevada County authorities today about Miss H霉素的confession. In that confusion, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss H霉素的confidence. In that confusion, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss H霉素的confidence. In that confusion, she named Lawrence Shea as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released Shea from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where Shea is. Shea's release indicated Plumas County authorities were satisfied with his story that he inadvertently told Santo information about young's activities. Miss H霉素的confidence. In that confusion, she named Lawrence SheA as "fingerman" who got 10 per cent of the $7100 stolen from Young. Shea Turned Loose Schooler released SheA from protective custody yesterday. "because we think he is safe now." Schooler refused to tell where SheA is. SheA turned loosely into plains county hospital after being observed driving in an erratic manner at the corner of Clementine and Center Streets. She was released later on $250 balloons appear before Judge Ronald Tiday Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. Arrested shortly after, was Gwynne Darlene Menges, 23-year-old Cypress housewife who was booked on drunk driving charges after being observed driving in an erratic manner at the corner of Clementine and Center Streets. She was released later on $250 balloons appear before Judge Ronald Tiday Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. SANTA ANA — A pleasurable special-duty nurse three of them at once—was today by Director Ronald P. Orange County Hospital, who they are needed in this pavilion swamped with during the current epidemic. However, he hopefully adhere to Orange Hospital and the year-to-date dead from the dread disease. When the plague began patients into the polio early in August, the hospice ed for 12 special duty nurses got 14 in all but three halls left. Only 12 patients were polio ward Friday; two were preparing to return homes where relatives treat treatment. Even though the epidemic off, the special duty nurse needed for at least a short relieve overworked staff of whom were taken off off-patients to help in this poPell explained. He had Red Cross to supply them. Oil Tank Explodes In Brea Canyon BREA CANYON—An oil tank at The Shell Lease Canyon exploded into fire night with loss which amounted $5000 or more. Flames burned a couple quantity of oil but there are structural damage to according to State D Forestry. Orange Headquarters, Linda Sub-station and rolled rigs a to blight started at 7:44 p.m. and had if under control at Cause of the blaze was mined but it was believed started from an electric welder's gun. CHEST—Because Anaheim Com-Children’s Hospital, many Anaheimheather matter what rare type of surpell fellow is being given a post-opdren who were given 123 days of Another 17 Anaheim area children hospital.The goal for AnaheimIm494,a great portion which begins today. Orange County Plain Dealer BULLETIN SEPTEMBER, 28, 1953 VOL. XXXI NO. 32 Visit by Brownell Stirs Rumor WASHINGTON UP—Atty. Gen. Herhert Brownell, Jr., reported to President Eisenhower today on his secret three-hour conference yesterday with Gov. Earl Warren of California. Brownell refused after a 20-minute talk with the President, to tell reporters whether he made the hurry up flight to California as a presidential emissary to offer Warren an appointment to the Supreme Court or some other federal post. Brownell said he had no statements or announcements to make. JUDGE IS KISSED—Superior Judge John Shea of the Fifth Department of the Orange County Superior Court receives a kiss from his wife Ellenore shortly after the official ceremonies which placed him in office today. Present in Department Two of the Superior Court were the other four jurists, all leading members of the Orange County Bar and many dignitaries and friends of the popular Anaheim judge. Judge Ronald Tiday of the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal court was officially sworn into office following the Shea ceremonies. Citizens Urged to Display Red Feather Residential collections for Anaheim Community Chest began this morning. Those who have contributed through their businesses or in the downtown solicitation were given Red Feather emblems to display at home. Paul Cook and Arthur Shipkey, drive chairmen, urge all who have given to paste the emblem in a window at home, so that volunteers will not solicit again for a contribution. Plea for Nurses Made by Hospital SANTA ANA — A plea for six more special-duty nurses—at least three of them at once—was issued today by Director Ronald Powell of Orange County Hospital, who said that they are needed in the polio pavilion swamped with patients during the current epidemic. However, he hopefully added that he believes the current plague of polio has reached its peak. For three days, no new patients were admitted to Orange County hospital and the year-to-date total Shea Sworn In As Superior Judge SANTA ANA—Orange County's fifth Superior Judge was sworn in today and Judge John J. Shea was succeeded on the Anaheim—Fullerton Municipal bench by Ronald L. Tiday, a Garden Grove attorney. Impressive ceremonies in department No. 2 were before other high court judges sat embanked, "initiated" Shea as judge of the new department No. 5. Presiding Superior Court Judge Raymond Thompson and President Frank L. Bowman of the Orange County Bar Association arranged the ceremony in which jurists, attorneys and many spectators witnessed. When Orange County was formed ni 1899 there was one Superior Court judge. The second department was added in 1912, the third in 1921 and the fourth department in 1947, Judge Thompson recalled. Watching Shea were his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Shea and his wife Ellenore and their daughter Kathleen. In his brief speech of acceptance, Judge Shea remarked that "with God's help I will do the best job I can." The oath was administered by County Clerk B.J. Smith who also administered the oath to Tiday also making him a judge. Citizens Committee Set Brownell refused, after a 20-minute talk with the President, to tell reporters whether he made the hurry up flight to California as a presidential emissary to offer Warren an appointment to the Supreme Court, where a vacancy has existed since Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson died Sept. 8. Asked if the vacancy will be filled shortly, Brownell said he had "nothing to say at this time." He used the phrase "at this time" in refusing definite answers to several questions. Brownell's name was not on the President's list of callers for today. He entered and left through a side door. Brownell landed at McClellan Air Force Base at 7:59 a.m. yesterday in semi-secrecy and reported three hours later. Sacramento Silent Newton Stearns, Warren's press secretary, declined all comment. "If anything comes out on that Supreme Court it will come from Washington, not from Sacramento," he said. "If anything is to be done it will be done by President Eisenhower in Washington. We will have no word until then." Brownell himself, it was known, had not decided as late as the weekend on his recommendation for a successor to Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, who died Sept. 8. Refuse Comment So secret were the arrangements for the flight that Brownell's sides in the Justice Department did not know, until he had already returned, that he was out of town. A department spokesman refused comment on questions about whether President Eisenhower sent Brownell on the mission. It was taken to be a certainty, however, that President approved Brownell's trip. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty told newsmen "I understand the attorney general did call on the governor of California, but any other comment will have to come from the attorney general." Hagerty declined to say whether he expected Brownell to make a report to Mr. Eisenhower on his conference with Warren. He said he learned of Brownell's trip to California only this morning. Sources here considered un-Continued on Page 6) SANTA ANA — A plea for six more special-duty nurses—at least three of them at once—was issued today by Director Ronald Powell of Orange County Hospital, who said that they are needed in the polio pavilion swamped with patients during the current epidemic. However, he hopefully added that he believes the current plague of polio has reached its peak. For three days, no new patients were admitted to Orange County Hospital and the year-to-date total stood at 123 patients with three dead from the dread disease. When the plague began piling patients into the polio pavilion early in August, the hospital called for 12 special duty nurses. It got 14 in all, but three have since left. Only 12 patients were in the polio ward Friday; two of them were preparing to return to their homes where relatives can give treatment. Six remain in respirators, and with the other four get around-the-clock treatment. Even though the epidemic tapers off, the special duty nurses will be needed for at least a short time to relieve overworked staffers, some of whom were taken off other duties to help in the polio ward. Powell explained. He asked the Red Cross to supply them. Oil Tank Explodes In Brea Canyon BREA CANYON—An oil storage tank at the Shell Lease in Brea Canyon exploded into flames last night with loss which may be $5000 or more. Flames burned a considerable quantity of oil but there was little structural damage to the tank according to the State Division of Forestry. Orange Headquarters, Yorba Linda Sub-station and La Habra rolled rigs to the blaze which started at 7:44 p.m. and firemen had it under control at 9 o'clock. Cause of the blaze was undetermined, but it was believed to have started from an electric arc from a welder's gum. Citizens Committee Set For First Meeting Oct. 6 Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anaheim High School library, the first meeting for a proposed Citizen's Committee for Anaheim is slated, announced Paul H. Demaree. Superintendent of AUHS district. This first committee, the outgrowth of a community meeting at the close of the last school year held in the school auditorium, will include representatives from civic groups and clubs within Anaheim. From this group, it was pointed out by the Anaheim High School Board of Trustees, at whose suggestion the high school office sent letters to local organizations requesting appointment of a representative, a permanent group may be organized. "The purpose of such a committee, stated the board members, is to study possibility of subversive curriculum and teaching in the schools. Three Polio Victims Push Toll Upwards SANTA ANA—Three more polio cases today pushed the 1953 epidemic toll in Orange County to 137. The latest victims are a young woman and two children. Anita Carlston, 21, of 617 Moreland Drive, Orange has a spinal attack of dread polio. Stephen Paterson, 5, of 333 South Laurel St., Brea and Robert Kloster, 15, of 2116 South Ross St., Santa Ana have less severe non-paralytic attacks. All are in the polio pavilion at Orange County General Hospital. White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty told newsmen "I understand the attorney general did call on the governor of California, but any other comment will have to come from the attorney general." Hagerty declined to say whether he expected Brownell to make a report to Mr. Eisenhower on his conference with Warren. He said he learned of Brownell's trip to California only this morning. Sources here considered it un- (Continued on Page 6) Man Saved From Gas-Filled House Prompt action by officers at 7:15 a.m. today saved the life of Darrell Andrew Graham., 44, when the local man assertedly turned the gas on in a friend's home and locked himself in the bathroom of the home. Called to 516 North Olive St., on reports of a disturbance, the officers forced an entry into the residence and found the house filled with gas from the kitchen stove and a heater. Graham was found barricader in the bathroom. When he refused to open the door, officers pleaded with him until he came out. Police quoted Graham as saying trouble with a woman-friend in whose home he attempted the suicide, caused the act. He was taken to Orange County General Hospital for observation. Bryant William Hewitt, 43, of 113 North Emily St., was booked today by police on a warrant charging battery which was signed by his wife Ethel G. Hewitt. Ball was set on Hewitt of $250 pending his appearance in court. Weather Sunny today and Tuesday but few clouds late tonight and early Tuesday morning along the coast. Slightly warmer afternoons. High today about 76.