anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-01

MAY CUSTOM — Carrying out traditional custom of leaving a basketful of flowers at someone's front door on May Day are two-year-old identical twins Janet and Susan Ralls, daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ralls, 9401 Blanche St., Garden Grove. They didn't mind the showers this morning which freshened flowers in their baskets and the surrounding gardens. (Bulletin Photo) Police Log Anaheim Thursday 8:04 a.m. Henry Morris Cain, 129 Waldo, Fullerton, reports theft SORELY NEEDED New Stretch of San Diego Freeway From El Toro to Canistrano Ready Police Log Anaheim Thursday 8:04 a.m. Henry Morris Cain, 129 Waldo, Fullerton, reports theft of spare tire from his vehicle in Lin-Brook Bowl parking lot. 10 p.m. Eloise J. McDaniel, 1962 W. La Palma, reports the theft of a ring from her home (approximately four weeks ago). 10:50 a.m. Received report of a non-injury accident at Sherril and Ball Rd. 2:12 p.m. Received a call from operator of City Plant requesting officer as there is a man in a car unconscious there. 3:15 p.m. John Arvin Wiley, 3445 Olinda Ln., reports theft of his fire extinguisher. 4:37 p.m. Fullerton PD called reporting juveniles throwing oranges at vehicles on the Rivera side Freeway between Gilbert and Euclid Sts. 8:40 p.m. Received report of non-injury accident at the intersection of Lincoln and Brookhurst Sts. 10:18 p.m. Officer reports theft of four hubs caps from the parking lot of the Anaheim Bowl. 11:37 p.m. W. A. Reed, 1229 E. Vermont Ave., reports several vehicles in the area driving recklessly. Officer stopped and cited one driver. Garden Grove (Thursday) 8:52 a.m. Wire bird cages being cut and birds released at 12691 Lampson 9:04 a.m. Attempted entry at drug store at 12031 Garden Grove Blvd. 10:38 a.m. Bike found at 9847 Belfast, returned to owner 4:04 p.m. Tire and wheel taken from car owned by V.C. Wentz 4:30 p.m. Bike stolen from Evans School 5:08 p.m. Non-Injury accident at Garden Grove and Harbor Blvs. 6:40 p.m. Juveniles breaking windows in track on Hill St. east of Brookhurst 6:45 p.m. Bike stolen from Lampson School 11:25 p.m. Auto repossessed from James Leigh, 11312 Brookhurst SORELY NEEDED New Stretch of San Diego Freeway From El Toro to Capistrano Ready The newly constructed San Diego Freeway from El Toro to the northern outskirts of San Juan Capistrano in Orange County will be opened to north and southbound traffic on Monday, May 4. The $4,099,900 freeway, under contract to E. L. Yeager and associates, replaces nearly eight miles of the old two and three-lane highway, U.S. 101, closing the one remaining freeway gap between Los Angeles and the mission town. The entire freeway will not be fully completed until mid-August, and until that time traffic moving in both directions will be restricted to the completed roadway from Niguel - El Toro Roads to Rancho Undercrossing, a distance of about two miles. South of this point traffic will have the use of both sides of the new freeway connecting with the already completed portion through San Juan Capistrano. The San Diego Freeway from San Juan Capistrano south to San Clemente is now under construction by the Guy F. Atkinson Company at a cost of $6,117,300. The 7-8-mile section will be completed at the close of 1960. Woman Faces Lawsuit For Infant’s Injuries By Orange County News Service Probation Hearing Due For Local Bike Thief By Orange County News Service An Anaheim man, who only hours after he was released from the Orange County jail, stole a bike from a 14-year-old Santa Ana youth, was found guilty yesterday in Santa Ana - Orange Municipal Court and will appear May 4 for his probation hearing. He is Clarence Slaughter, 26, who was recently freed of an escape charge by reasons of insanity. He had been serving a non-support charge. His wife, Mrs. Nazareth Slaughter, lives at 238 Kroger ave., Anaheim. Slaughter had a prior mental condition, it was explained. He reportedly threatened John S. Hernandez, 1238 W. Chesnut, with his fists. The boy leaped off the bike and fled. After his arrest, he reportedly attempted to break away from police. Police quoted the man as saying he needed transportation to Anaheim to see his wife about non-support payments. Mrs. Frances Diaz, 15921 Bewley St., claims her son, Manuel, was injured in the Dec. 9 crash. Named as the defendant is a Garden Grove woman, Mrs. Pauline Frances Revera, 41, of 12591 Groveyview. The woman driver reportedly plowed through the front wall of the Diaz home as the couple and their four children slept. Following the crash, the front of the vehicle was up against the baby crib. A hall door had fallen across the child’s bed as well as plaster, lath, and roof timbers. The father of the infant reportedly shouted to the woman not to move the car until he found his child, but Mrs. Revera disagreed his warning and backed the car out of the living room and into a tree. The child, after being found, was rushed to the hospital. Mrs. Ravera was booked on charges of drunk driving. HI NEIGHBOR PLANNING — At a morning Breakfast Planning Session of the Anaheim Lions Club, plans were discussed for the closing May 16 Hi Neighbor event to be held in Anaheim City Park beginning 12 noon and running to 10 p.m. Shown in discussion are (from left) William Heider, Al Brown, Robert Wetzler, Leavitt Ford and Art Kent. The group has been meeting every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Anaheim Bowl. The event will conclude with a barbecue at a charge of $1.50 per person. All Buena Park Library Remain Even If District City Attorney Explains Rules Governing Procedure of Formation BUENA PARK — The position of the City of Buena Park in regards to the present misinformation concerning the Buena Park Library District was cleared by City Attorney Warren Ferguson just before a special meeting of the Buena Park City Council yesterday afternoon. "The present facilities of the library district regardless of the location, must be maintained as they now exist," the city's legal representative said in a statement. This, of course, hinges on the fact that the present bill which will be introduced into the legislature by Assemblyman Richard Hanna is successful or not," Ferguson added. In the event that it is, every facility that is in existence with the Buena Park Library District must be maintained as it is in its present status. This is the law, Ferguson added. If the Library district is dissolved and the library board becomes under the control of the city council, nothing can be changed, torn down or done away with, Ferguson said. "In view of the fact that almost every other library facility in the state is under the control of the voters through elected officials, as for example the city libraries in the county here, it is felt by the city that the control of the library operation should come under present laws which govern libraries for the most part in the State of California. The present library facilities as which stated that unincorporated villages could band together and form a district for the citizens residing therein. Now the area is growing at an almost alarming rate. But the library district is still being operated under the old 1919 action which saw the formation of the Buena Park Library District. Now, it is felt that the library district be placed under the laws which govern the lion's share of the rest of the libraries in the state. "This is all we are asking," Ferguson said. In addition to the city attorney's remarks, Mayor Dennis Murphy added, "I am sorry that the citizens of the community did not have an opportunity to hear this particular facet of the question." "We are not attempting to build a parking lot. We don't need any more parking room in the civic center. We do need a library however, and I don't think that any right-thinking citizen would have any more desire to tear down the present library and move it or do away with the library system and facilities as we now have." "I've said this before and I will..." Subpoenaes Served In County Oil Case By Orange County News Service County Supervisor William Hirstein and ollman Rhae Foust are the latest county residents to be subpoenaed by the State of California to give depositions concerning their knowledge of the county's disputed leasing of its coastline for tideland oil exploration. Some 15 persons, including past and present county supervisors, have been summoned to give statements under oath. These statements, or depositions, will be used as evidence by the state in its defense against a suit by Orange County in which the county claims title to its 43-mile coast line. The lawsuit is expected to go on trial late this year. Foust is instructed to appear May 15 at the State Building in Los Angeles. Hirstein has already given a portion of his deposition, and is expected to again be questioned under oath at a future date. Basis of the litigation between the state and the county if that is that the state claims possession of all county tidelands except those around Newport Beach. The state derives royalties from the oil wells in Huntington Beach and Seal Beach area. In its suit, the county claims that the entire coast line rightfully belongs to the county. Hirstein was a member of the Board of Supervisors in January, 1958 when the board gave the tide-land drilling contract rights to the Camden-Dayton Oil Co. He was also on the board in January, 1956, when the board cancelled the Camden-Dayton contract and made a similar one with the American Macouncil, nothing can be changed, torn down or done away with, Ferguson said. "In view of the fact that almost every other library facility in the state is under the control of the voters through elected officials, as for example the city libraries in the county here, it is felt by the city that the control of the library operation should come under present laws which govern libraries for the most part in the State of California. The present library facilities as they are now used must be continued. The law states this must be so. Therefore, the library cannot be torn down and a parking lot be put in its place, Ferguson said. The reason the present district was set up like it was is this: In 1919 this portion of the county was largely uninhabited. The citizens agreed to establish a library district. This was done under a law added," I am sorry that the citizens of the community did not have an opportunity to hear this particular facet of the question. "We are not attempting to build a parking lot. We don't need any more parking room in the civic center. We do need a library however, and I don't think that any right-thinking citizen would have any more desire to tear down the present library and move it or do away with the library system and facilities as we now have." "I've said this before and I will say it again. Mrs. Marie Calaway has been an excellent librarian. No community could have better library personnel. I did go to the Fullerton Library for one reason. We were showing a film of the Harlem Globe Trotters to the Little League teams at a meeting one time. They didn't have that film here in town so I went to Fullerton to get it," the Mayor said. Park Facilities To Be Discussed Anaheim's parks and recreation director, William Stronach, Jr., will present findings of a citizen committee's survey next Monday night at the Anaheim Coordinating Council meeting, according to the Rev. Arthur A. Kent, president of the coordinating group. The meeting will take place at 7:30 in the Council Chambers of the city hall. "The citizen's committee has devoted a great deal of time over the past weeks in surveying the status of Anaheim's parks and recreational facilities," Kent said: "and the results of their work will be of interest to every person living in Anaheim." One of several such committees today in the Anaheim Elks' and others congratulate acting day, Joanne Michelson. Anne and other students elect posts will function and learn u around Newport Beach. The state derives royalties from the oil wells in Huntington Beach and Seal Beach area. In its suit, the county claims that the entire coast line rightfully belongs to the county. Hirstein was a member of the Board of Supervisors in January, 1955 when the board gave the tide-land drilling contract rights to the Camden-Dayton Oil Co. He was also on the board in January, 1956, when the board cancelled the Camden-Dayton contract and made a similar one with the American Marine Exploration Co. Foust owned a one per cent override upon Camden-Dayton production, and did public relations work for American Marine. Testimony last year before an assembly subcommittee meeting at Buena Park indicated that Foust had been active in 1955 in an attempt to sell the Camden-Dayton firm to a group of wealthy Texans. The Attorney General's office, which is defending the state against the county's suit, declined to comment upon the possible significance of Foust's testimony would have upon county claims to its tidelands. Foust has already been questioned at length by the Orange County Grand Jury about any knowledge he might have of the manner in which the county contracted claims to its tidelands. WW I Veterans' Picnic Slated at Brea Grounds The Veterans of World War I of the fifth and sixth Areas will hold their third annual picnic, Sunday, May 3, at the Union Oil Picnic Grounds in Brea. This will be a basket picnic and all Veterans of World War I and their families are invited to attend. There will be no charge and coffee will be free. Vandals Spray Paint On Anaheimer's Car Vandals cost Robert W. Sandberg, 31, of 810 W. Wilhelmina, an estimated $140 after they sprayed his 1959 white Pontiac with green paint between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Thursday morning. The vehicle, which was parked in front of the victim's house, was covered completely by the paint, despite the fact that police ascertained that the street was brightly lighted during the early morning hours. Sandberg told police that he could think of no one who would want to do him injury. Strep Throat Disease Still Leads in County By Orange County News Service "Strep throat" infections lute to lead the list of infectious diseases reported by the Co Health Department. A total of 541 throat allm have been recorded by the parment within the past weeks. Last year, this infec accounted for two-thirds of reported communicable dise So far this year, there have six deaths in the county as result of infectious diseases. have resulted from tubercul while one has been caused meningitis, and another by monellosis. CITY MANAGER — Starting Anaheim's in Government Day with a 7:30 breakfast in the Anaheim Elks' Club, city officials others congratulate acting City Manager for day, Joanne Michelson. During the day Joand other students elected to the various will function and learn under supervision of the department heads they represent. Shown are (from left) Father John Quatannens, pastor of St. Boniface Church; Rex Coons, councilman; Joanne; Glen Fry, councilman; Odra L. Chandler, Elks' Exalted Ruler; Keith Murdoch, City Manager; and U. E. Bauer, Youth in Government Day Chairman. (Bulletin Photo) The Bulletin RANGE COUNTY NEWS Mock Trials Set For Law Day The Bulletin ORANGE COUNTY NEWS MON B Friday, May 1, 1959 R FEE SPLIT Suspended Newport Realtor Seeks Spirit of Mandate Against Board By Orange County News Service Realtor Arthur Adair, suspended recently by the Newport Harbor of Realists, is seeking a Writ of Mandate by the Orange Commercia Court voiding the action. Airl, who has offices at 2029 Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, 606 Newport, Costa Mesa, claims he was illegally suspended The organization following his suit to comply with a ruling by group's arbitration committee splitting of a commission. Being on the petition has been May 8 before Superior John Shea. At that time directors of the professionalization are asked by the Airl to rescind their action or the court just reason why. Dispute arouse between the Airl and the Bay and Beach Firm, and realtor Bob over 147 acres of land by W. F. Goddy. The issue like was the commission of parties involved. Factions reportedly agreed tomit the matter to the arbitrion board. After a hearing, the Airl decided that 5 per cent commission would go to the organization and that Adair one other parties would split 50-50 basis. Plaintiff reportedly refused along with the decision of the claims he was illegally susd April 23 by the directors was not given an opportunity to study the evidence and present case. Airl charges he appeared with attorney and requested a 10-day so as to study the coms. They were reportedly to leave the meeting room. ‘Hire Veteran Week’ Meeting Due in SA The Southern Orange County Veterans Employment Committee will launch “Hire a Veteran Week” at a meeting at 8 p.m., May 4, at the Santa Ana American Legion Hall it was announced by Committee Chairman James. R. Gibson. All service organization representatives, interested veterans, and their friends are invited to attend. To get the drive started on the right road, Commander Claude O'Hara, Chief of Staff, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California, will give one of the talks for which he has become famous in service organization circles. High light of the evening will be the presentation of a Certificate of Merit to James E. Helim, Assistant County Service Officer, Orange County Veterans Service Office. This award comes to him from the State Veterans Employment Committee for his unusual efforts on behalf of employment for veterans. The awards by the Committee are made annually and only for outstanding achievement. There are no specified number given; for example, this year Mock Trials Set For Law Day Observance Two mock trials will be held in Anaheim - Fullerton Municipal Court Saturday afternoon in observance of the Second Annual Law Day tomorrow. Sponsored jointly by the Junior Bar Association and Junior Chambers of Commerce, the day is devoted to bettering the public's knowledge of the law and court proceedings. Attorney Moses Berman, external vice-president of the Anaheim JayCree, reports that two court trials will start at 1:30 with students from the senior civics classes at Anaheim, La Habra and Brea-Olinda High schools participating. They will serve in a juror capacity. Traffic violation cases will be held in both the courts of Judges Claude M. Owens and Max Eliason, so that safety on the roads can also be stressed during this time. Attorneys from the Orange County area will also aid in the program. In the Court of Judge Owens, Division One of the Municipal Court, Norman Morgan, Anaheim, will serve as prosecuting attorney while Robert Lemkin of Fullerton will handle the defense. In Division Two, the Court of Judge Ellason, James Cook, of Brea, will be the prosecuting attorney, while Richard Barker, Santa Ana will plead the defense. The public is invited to attend the proceedings. Local Grant Store Sued For Woman’s ‘Injuries’ SANTA ANA (OCNS) — A woman who claims she slipped and fell while shopping at the Grant Department Store, 2140 Anaheim-Oliver Rd., Anaheim, has filed a $20,859 personal injury suit in superior court. Mrs. Jaso claims she was injured in the fall Jan. 14 of last Local Grant Store Sued For Woman’s ‘Injuries’ SANTA ANA (OCNS) — A woman who claims she slipped and fell while shopping at the Grant Department Store, 2140 Anaheim-Oliver Rd., Anaheim, has filed a $20,859 personal injury suit in superior court. Mrs. Jaso claims she was injured in the fall Jan. 14 of last year. She alleges there was a slippery substance on the floor. SPRING MUSICAL — Tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the Anaheim High auditorium, an all-high school cast and crew will present the musical, “As Time Goes By.” Taking time out from studies and rehearsals are (from left) Rudy Pena, choreographer; Ray Lambeth, staging chairman; Shera Gazay, member of chorus line; Tony Taylor, Mozart Club president; and Dick Jenkins, director of show.