anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-08

FAMILY HOBBY — Ready to start on the trip sponsored by the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern California are John Applegate, his wife Madeline, and the couple's two daughters, Linda (left) and Vickie. Passenger in rear seat of 1911 Buick touring car is Lambie, equally as enthusiastic about the family hobby as two-legged members. Week-end tour up the coast is one of many the family makes in the old but smooth-running machine. (Bulletin Photo) Anaheim Family Enjoys Horseless Carriage Trips By DAVE NELSON than a new Cadillac. He added, however, that these cars do not de-their three-year-old Miniature Silver Poodle, who according to Lyn- Anaheim Family Enjoys Horseless Carriage Trips By DAVE NELSON If you can imagine yourself driving in a high wheeled 1911 Buick Touring car dressed in the costume of the period, chugging along at an average speed of 20 to 25 miles per hour, but capable of getting up to 70 and even 75 miles an hour, following the winding roads along Cachuma Lake and Nojojqi Falls on a week end tour as a member of the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern California, then you would enjoy making the trip with Anaheim residents John and Madeline Applegate. The Applegates are avid members of a club which is one of many branches of the national organization which is dedicated to "...the restoration and preservation of the antique auto." "Many people think we're crazy," John Applegate told the Bulletin, "and I suppose in a way we are ... but this is one club where the people don't talk about business. It's very relaxing." It is perhaps relaxing in another way too, since the return to a more peaceful period in American history, even in the imagination, can for awhile dispel the modern emphasis upon rush and competition. The Applegates first became interested in the club and what it stands for four years ago when they borrowed a 1912 Buick from Mrs. Applegate's brother in order to take the nationwide trip to Las Vegas. They had such an enjoyable time, and liked the old car so much, that since that time they have been devoted followers of the club and its activities. Active members since three years ago, the Applegates, often with their two lovely daughters, Vickie, 10, and Lynda, 12, have made numerous tours in their 1911 car which John completely torne down and rebuilt after purchase. They have driven the antique machine to Yosemite, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Ariz., Las Vegas and Reno, Nev. They have participated in the Disneyland Jamboree, and plan to make the national tour to Sacramento this coming June. Five hundred costumed people and 145 cars made the Reno tour. Asked whether the hobby was expensive, John said that it was, than a new Cadillac. He added, however, that these cars do not depreciate, but grow in value with the passage of the years. The car of the Applegates is painted a light sea green with an undercoat of darker green on the fenders. The brightwork is highly polished, and the wheels were painted and shined by Madeline Applegate, who told of having a flat recently and suffering great anguish when the garagemen scraped the finish with his tools. When making their trips the Applegates, as well as all other members of the entourage dress in dusters, goggles, and other motor-garb consistent with the times they represent. The Applegate's two daughters are perhaps even more enthusiastic Horseless Carriage Club boosters, because the trips sometimes allow them to miss a day of school. Vickie is a fifth grade at Clara Barton and Lynda a seventh grader at Trident Jr. High School. They said to be sure and mention another eager passenger, Lamble, their three-year-old Miniature Silver Poodle, who according to Lynda is in kindergarten. The upcoming trip this week end will take the Applegates from Chatsworth to Santa Barbara from where they will make a looping tour which will include such landmarks as Cachuma Lake, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Alisal Ranch and Nojqui Falls. The tour members will stay at the Miramar Hotel in Santa Barbara upon their arrival there. The oldest car in the tour is a 1899 Mobile from San Diego. Helping to put the tour on and make it a success, gas and oil will be supplied by the General Petroleum Corporation (Mobilgas), though John Applegate assured the Bulletin that his old car burns far less fuel than his new one. Mrs. Applegate summed up the interest families take in the Horseless Carriage Club, the trips, and especially the old cars themselves, when she said: "It's a hobby we can all participate in." Hi Neighbor Day Event Leaders Named by Lions Committees and their chairmen have been announced for the coming May 16 Hi Neighbor Day to be held in Anaheim City Park from 12 noon to 10:30 p.m. and sponsored by the Lions' Clubs of Anaheim. They are: Park Layout and Planning—Rex Coons and Harry Knisely; Assignments and Time Scheduling—Jim Lynn and Bob Hoy; Barbecue Dinner—Howard Evans and Warren Treadway; Hot Dogs and Soft Drinks—Harold Hillen and Jerry Gover; Professional Entertainment—Ed Ettinger; Local Entertainment, Band—Dick Glover; Square Dance Exhibition—Pop Dunkle; Stand and Booth Construction—Larry Henderson and John Ford; Hostess Contest—Bruce Cook; Registration, Fees, and Construction Layout—Howard Ewen and Bob Wailg; Publicity—Bob Wetzler and Barney Soto; Advance Ticket Sales - Barbecue—Leavitt Ford and Bob Dedic; Finance and Accounting—Marty Sorkin and Repeat Watkins; Coordinator, Publicity, Layout, Ticket Sales—J. D. Dapper and Bob Hoskins; Brochure or Pamphlet—Sol Snyder and Bill Heiden; City Government—Charles Pearson; City Services—Keith Murdoch; Church—Arthur Kent and Warren Ashleigh; High School, PTA, Public and Parochial—Paul Cook and Jack Falkins; Elementary Schools, PTA—Eldon Hauck and Earl Dahl; Fraternal Organizations—William Seelert and Bill Currier; Service Clubs—Herb Perry and Dick Hansen; and Civic Welfare Organizations—Clyde Cromer and Abe Rigdon. COMMITTEE NAMED — As time for Hi Neighbor Day approaches, members of Anaheim Lions' Clubs bear down in planning for the May 16 event. To be held in Anaheim City Park, local and professional entertainment and a barbecue will be some of the many features of the day. Shown making preparations are (from left) Dr. Dick Hansen, Lions' Breakfast Club president; Bill Walker, general chairman; Jerry Marks, co-chairman; and Herb Perry, Noon Lions' Club president. Grand Jury Set to Hear In Ogle Bribery Indictment Oilman Maggart Said to Hold Key To Vital Questions of Conduct By Orange County News Service Grand jurors will meet Monday in Santa Ana to hear testimony from Roy Maggart, one of the key figures in tideland oil negotiations that have led to the bribery indictment of County Counsel Joel Ogle. Maggart was located two weeks ago in San Francisco after investigators had spent months in attempting to serve him with a subpoena. He is a former attorney who has been active in Southern California oil promotions for the past decade. Maggart holds the answers to two vital questions concerning the conduct of the county counsel. He was the major stockholder in the Camden-Dayton Oil Co. in January, 1955 when the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the company’s drilling contract upon county’s coastline from Seal Beach to Dana Point. Ogle is accused of accepting $10,000 to influence the supervisors to approve the contract amendment. Oil promoter John Lipko has testified before last year’s Grand Jury that he gave the money to Ogle a few days after the supervisors approved the deal. At that time, Lipko and oilman C. E. Lambert were representing a Texas group that was interested in purchasing Camden-Dayton — if the firm’s contract with the county was amended. $10,000 withdrawal on or about the date he claims he took the money from a bank in Los Angeles. Another point upon which Maggart will probably be questioned by the grand jury concerns the testimony of Nate Gorin of Catalina Island that Maggart was given money four years ago in connection with the attempted lease of the county dock property at Newport Beach. Gorin, along with Los Angeles auto dealer Ted Enoch Jr., and Balboa movie producer Mark Armistead were interested at that time in building a hotel on the dock property, according to Gorin’s testimony. Gorin is facing trial next month on an extortion charge for allegedly having demanded that Ogle pay back the money which Gorin says he paid to Maggart. Gorin has admitted in court that he asked for the return of the money. At his preliminary hearing on the extortion charge, Gorin testified he gave the $2,500 to Maggart with BIKE SAFETY — Anaheim’s new program was given boost yesterdays of Junior Ebell Club preses cycle safety committee to bala budget. Junior Ebell members write expenses not met through the dock leasing negotiations. Even Ogle admits that Maggart Year-old Miniature Silk who according to Lynchgarten. Using trip this week end the Applegate from Santa Barbara from will make a looping will include such land-Cachuma Lake, Santa Eng, Alisal Ranch and I. The tour members the Miramar Hotel in ara upon their arrival at car in the tour is a from San Diego. Put the tour on and success, gas and oil will by the General Pecorporation (Mobilgas). Applegate assured the his old car burns far man his new one. Aggregate summed up the take in the Horsege Club, the trips, and the old cars themselves, said: Bobby we can all particl- Y Event by Lions announced for the comnaheim City Park from sons' Clubs of Anaheim. Rex Coons and Harry Jim Lynn and Bob Hoy; on Treadway; Hot Dogs Gover; Professional Envent, Band-Dick Glover; and Booth Construc- contest-Bruce Cook; Howard Ewen and Bob Boto; Ford and Bob Dedic; Repeat Watkins; Co-J. D. Dapper and Bob and Bill Heilden; City-Keith Murdoch; Church-School, PTA, Public and elementary Schools, PTA—izations-William Seelert A and Dick Hansen; and Abe Rigdon. Ogle is accused of accepting $10,000 to influence the supervisors to approve the contract amendment. Oil promoter John Lipko has testified before last year's Grand Jury that he gave the money to Ogle a few days after the supervisors approved the deal. At that time, Lipko and ollman C. E. Lambert were representing a Texas group that was interested in purchasing Camden-Dayton — if the firm's contract with the county was amended. Lipko was brought from his Los Angeles County jail cell for his initial testimony before an assembly subcommittee hearing on tide lands. He is still awaiting trial on a charge of grand theft (bunco) in connection with his having received $135,000 from a Baldwin Park woman who reportedly joined Lipko in an oil promotion. Lipko says that Maggart, oilman Rhae Foust, Lambert, and he spired to pay money to Ogle. Foust and Lambert have denied Lipko's story. Lambert has quoted Lipko as saying he was promised immunity from the grand theft charge if he would testify against Ogle. Now, it is up to Maggart. Meanwhile, the District Attorney's office has said that only the attorney general's office knows whether Lipko's bank records prove that Lipko withdrew $10,000 on the date he claims he made the payment to Ogle. Last August, at Buena Park, the available bank records of Lipko did not indicate he had made a Police Log Anahelm Thursday 12:09 a.m. Ardeth Ann Constable 24, 532 W. Vermont, brought to the station from the city parking lot, 100 block W. Chestnut St., and booked for drunk in auto and locked up. 8:15 a.m. Report of injury accident involving a bike and truck on Orange Ave. between Dale and Magnolia. No ambulance needed. 9:49 a.m. Marie Benzale, 2033 Gall Ln., reports theft of gas from her car. 2:07 p.m. Martin Hicks reports petty theft from Anaheim Union Balboa movie producer Mark Armistead were interested at that time in building a hotel on the dock property, according to Gorin's testimony. Gorin is facing trial next month on an extortion charge for allegedly having demanded that Ogle pay back the money which Gorin says he paid to Maggart. Gorin has admitted in court that he asked for the return of the money. At his preliminary hearing on the extortion charge, Gorin testified he gave the $2,500 to Maggart with the understanding that Maggart, Foust, and Ogle, would give Gorin, Enoch, and Armistead secret information on how much to bld for the dock property. Enoch's testimony conflicted with that of Gorin. The auto dealer said that he put up half of the $2,500, but it was his understanding that Maggart was simply being paid to handle the legal aspects of the dock leasing negotiations. Even Ogle admits that Maggart probably received the $2,500, but Ogle flatly denies that he had any knowledge of the transaction. Ogle also denies that there was any effort on his part to advise Gorin how to bld on the dock property. As things turned out, the county changed its mind and didn't leave the dock property until this pay week. Gorin was not one of the bidders. The Bulletin ORANGE COUNTY NEWS SECTION B Friday, May 8, 1959 FOR CONSTRUCTION Supervisors Hear Report On Use Of Bond Money at County Hospital By Orange County News Service A report on the use of bond money for construction projects in the Orange County Hospital is under review today by Orange County supervisors. The written and oral report was presented to the board by Lewis F. Ellmore, Medical director, Ronald D. Powell, hospital director, and architect William Faulkner. The reports revealed that under a $5,605,000 bond for the main hospital building there will be sufficient funds for the project although the costs have gone up in certain areas. Final plans for the hospital building are expected to be completed by December of this year with construction anticipated by early 1960. Also included in the report was a breakdown of a $1,655,000 bond approved for the erection of a psychopath building. The structure has now been completed and only the equipment and furniture is left of this total: $1,130,084 has been spent, revealed the report. For the main building, a total of $148,927 has been spent, $619 for architect's fees. Allocated for equipment furniture in 1957 was $683,991 was stated. In 1958 this estimate cost jumped 10 per cent and expected to go up 5 per cent in 1960 and 1961. Increases were anticipated in other fields but hospital official indicated they be able to carry out the project under the bond funds. and Booth Constructss Contest—Bruce Cook; Howard Ewen and Bob Oto; Ford and Bob Dedic; Repeat Watkins; CoJ. D. Dapper and Bob and Bill Heiden; City Keith Murdoch; ChurchSchool, PTA, Public and elementary Schools, PTA— izations—William Seelert A and Dick Hansen; and and Abe Rigdon. 3:27 a.m. Joseph Ellis, 1174 S. Rose, brought to the station from the city parking lot, 100 block W, Chestnut St., and booked for drunk in auto and locked up. 8:15 a.m. Report of injury accident involving a bike and truck on Orange Ave. between Dale and Magnolia. No ambulance needed. 9:49 a.m. Marie Benzale, 2033 Gail Ln., reports theft of gas from her car. 2:07 p.m. Martin Hicks reports petty theft from Anaheim Union High School Motor Transport Building. 2:54 p.m. Dan Daley, Disneyland Hotel, reports suspicious veicle parked in front. Record check run, no make. 4:59 p.m. Call from 727 S. Roanne of a child in convulsions. Fire Dept. notified and police unit rolled. 8 p.m. Burglary: Richard M. Thompson, 1654 Alomar, reports his garage burgled. 8:42 p.m. Louis D. Novak, 212 N. Philadelphia, reports his car stolen from the Broadway Store parking lot. 8:55 p.m. Mrs. Glenda Brannon, 608 N. Sabina, reports theft of clothing from backyard line. Buena Park Thursday 8:32 a.m. Petty Theft: Reported by Eleanor Needham, 6522 Naomi. 12:44 p.m. Children Playing In Street: Reported by representative of Dutch Haven. 12:55 p.m. Petty Theft: Larwin Construction Co., reports theft of sliding doors and other equipment from tract at Cerritos between Miller and Knott. 3:45 p.m. Worthless Document report received at station. 5:52 p.m. Malicious Mischief: BB gun damage: Reported by Don Merrill, 8822 Grant Circle. 7:50 p.m. Petty Theft: Station Report made by Robert Allen Ramsey, 431 Jacaranda, Fullerton. Garden Grove Thursday 9:32 a.m. Non-injury accident at Buaro and Harbor Blvd. 2:52 p.m. Theft of vacuum cleaner reported by Mrs. Scheonbachler of 12301 Meade St. 3:13 Children reported damaging fence at 13841 Roxey 5:05 p.m. Theft of $120 from residence reported by James Smith of 10792 Blake St. 5:08 p.m. Minor injury accident at Garden Grove Blvd. and Dale St. 10:06 p.m. Two persons arrested in parking lot at Sav-on for petty theft Friday 1:23 a.m. Spare tire taken from car parked at Rancho Alamitos High School owned by Ronald Kiker of 8861 Oma Pl. Stanton Thursday 12:45 a.m. Petty theft reported of a pair of sunglasses and half pint of whiskey from car in front of restaurant on Stanton Ave. 10:50 a.m. M. W. Bott, Whittier, report sport coat stolen from auto parked in Caster's parking lot. 2:50 p.m. Code three run to Orange County Hospital with sick child. 5:22 p.m. Someone broke into empty house at 7821 Santa Rita. 7:10 p.m. Tool box taken from pickup truck at 7812 Devonwood. For ANAHEIM GIRL — fighting chance to 3-year-old of Mrs. Donald Peters is undergoing surgery to Acting Master Sergeant Pa to donate his contributi- fluid. Reading of the des donors by Mrs. Peters, H to Hear Testimony Indictment Case SAFETY — Anaheim's new bicycle safety m was given boost yesterday when memJunior Ebell Club presented check to bisafety committee to balance the program. Junior Ebell members voted to underexpenses not met through contributions. Mrs. Arthur Pressel, bike safety chairman; Mrs. James Corrigan, Junior Ebell president; and Mrs. Robert Hawck, youth chairman (from left) hand check to Eldon Hawck; Mrs. Fred Sagaert, treasurer; and Lieut. Al Rogers of the Bike Safety Committee. (Bulletin Photo) Anaheim Junior Ebell To Provide Anaheim Junior Ebell To Provide Funds to Meet Bike Safety Budget Committee members of the Anaheim Bicycle Safety Program breathed an appreciative sigh of relief today when they learned from their treasurer, Mrs. Fred Sagaert, that Anaheim Junior Ebell members had voted to underwrite expenses not met through contributions received toward initiating a program of safety for the city's bike-riding youngsters. Last April 7, Lt. Alvin Rogers appeared at the Junior Ebell general meeting to tell members about the bicycle safety program. A question-answer period followed and there arose the problem of finances. Mrs. James Corrigan, president, appointed Mrs. Arthur F. Pressel to study the problem and report her findings at the next board meeting. Mrs. Pressel devoted much time talking with bicycle committee members about the program and attended a committee meeting. As a result of her findings and subsequent presentation to the membership, the Ebell board recommended the underwriting; and the membership voted to underwrite that part of the budget in excess of contributions received. To date, the following organizations have made cash contributions to the Anaheim Bicycle Safety Program: Lincoln PTA, Edison PTA, Jr. C. of C., Lions Club, Dr. Peter Marshall PTA, Roosevelt PTA, Security First National Bank, Police Officers Wives, Jefferson PTA, H. Mann PTA, Lutheran PTA, Anaheim Council PTA, Junior Ebell, St. Anthony Claret Women’s Council, Price PTA, Washington PTA, Our Lady of the Rosary Institute, Henry PTA, Madison PTA, Women’s Auxiliary of Orange Co. Optometric Society, John Marshall PTA, Girl Scout Council, Alpha Iota, Optimist Breakfast Club, Gauer PTA, Lions Breakfast Club, Eta Epsilon, Optimist Club, Sunkist PTA, St. Boniface Mothers Guild, Katella PTA, Junior Auxiliary Assistance League, Maxwell Mrs. Arthur Pressel, bike safety chairman; Mrs. James Corrigan, Junior Ebell president; and Mrs. Robert Hanck, youth chairman (from left) hand check to Eldon Hauck; Mrs. Fred Sagaert, treasurer; and Lient. Al Rogers of the Bike Safety Committee. Bookie Trial Enters Twelfth Week Soon By Orange County News Service The court trial of four alleged bookies will go into its 12th week Monday, in the court of Superior Judge Franklin G. West. The judge yesterday said he would make his decision on the case at that time. Final arguments by Dep. District Attorney Cecil Hicks and defending attorney Samuel Hurwitz were concluded Thursday. Judge West indicated he had not been feeling well for the last few days and also said the recess would give him time to review some of the evidence. The defendants are Vito Carella, 44, of 2743 Olive St., Santa Ana, Edward J. Krausnich, 37, of 1325 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim; Keith Greiner, 33, of 193 S. Batavia St., Orange; and Margery Buxton, 48, of 17381 Huntington Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach. The four were arrested after being indicted by the Orange County Grand Jury. The operation reportedly out of a tire store in Santa Ana, had been under surveillance by Santa Ana Police and district attorney’s investigators for months prior to the arrests. INCORPORATION ANAHEIM GIRL — Fighting blood gives fighting chance to 3-year-old Faye Peters, daughter of Mrs. Donald Peters of 8811 Athens Ct., who undergoing surgery to repair a heart defect. Collecting Master Sergeant Paul Hughes gets ready to donate his contribution of life - giving blood. Reading of the desperate plea for blood donors by Mrs. Peters, Hughes organized fellow Leathernecks from Headquarters & Maintenance Squadron 33, based at El Toro, who quickly volunteered their blood. Squadron teammates watching their organizer are (from left) ActCpl. Val V. Sauer, ActCpl. George M. Hapsle, ActCpl. George C. Knester and ActSgt. Anthony J. Eckstein. Red Cross Nurse is Lola Schmidt from the Los Angeles Regional Blood Center. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo)