anaheim-gazette 1941-05-01

Anaheim Personalities Samuel J. Coughran Another of those fortunate men who combine their hobby with their livelihood is Samuel J. Coughran, president of the Anaheim airport and holder of a commerce department rating which permits him to instruct and fly in ships up to 10,000 pounds gross. Flying has been Coughran's business for the past 12 years. He turned to that occupation after some years' activity as an orange grower. Citriculture, incidentally, is another of his hobbies, with particular attention going to grafting of trees. Coughran's first business experience was in the manufacture of tractor appliances. He invented the Coughran full-floating tractor seat and an oil vapor breather attachment for Fordson tractors. He sold that business, however, to the Torrance Manufacturing company in order to devote his entire attention to raising oranges. Coughran wouldn't be here today to take his place as one of the foremost aviation enthusiasts in Orange county had it not been for the late Howard Place. Place figured in Coughran's life 31 years ago, but the time and event is vividly painted on Sam's mind for it very nearly cost him his life. The airport manager was a lad of 12 years and living in Santa Monica when he went for a swim one day in the ocean. Boy-like, he ventured too far from shore, got mixed up with a couple of huge breakers and quickly found... foremost aviation enthusiasts in Orange county had it not been for the late Howard Place. Place figured in Coughran's life 31 years ago, but the time and event is vividly painted on Sam's mind for it very nearly cost him his life. The airport manager was a lad of 12 years and living in Santa Monica when he went for a swim one day in the ocean. Boy-like, he ventured too far from shore, got mixed up with a couple of huge breakers and quickly found himself breathing in a quantity of water. Place, noting his difficulty, hastened to the rescue, reaching young Coughran just in time to save his life. Born in Phoenix, Ariz., Coughran first came to Anaheim when four years old. Later the family removed to Santa Monica where young Coughran received his education. Since returning to the Anaheim area he has become active in the work of the Masonic lodge and has served as junior warden of Buena Park Lodge No. 57. The eldest of Coughran's four sons, James Eugene Coughran, assists his father in the operation of the airport. The other boys are Charles Henry, Samuel James, jr., and John Austin. Building Permits Exceed $112,000 Building permit valuations in Anaheim for the current year went over the $100,000 mark during April when 16 permits, valued at $36,679, were issued during the month by Building Inspector R. Nyboe. Included among the permits were nine single dwellings an done two-apartment dwelling. A total of 34 permits have been issued since Jan. 1 for new dwellings, Nyboe reported. Total valuation for the first four months of the year is $112,227, far more than twice the total of 47,856 at the close of April last year. April, 1940, permits were also less than half last month's, being valued at $15,317. Permits issued during the past week were to Wesley W. Weaver for a $2500 dwelling at 908 N. Clementine St., Harold Hofer for a $3500 dwelling at 310 Mills Dr., Mrs. Margaret Buttree for a $5000 dwelling and studio at 427 N. Palm St., and Mrs. Mable Masterson for a $3000 dwelling at 842 S. Clau- Building Governor To Speak Monday Former Governor Frank F. Merriam will be the speaker at next Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club, it was announced this week by President Ronald Brandon. Subject of the former governor's talk has not been announced. Speaker last Monday when the council declined to incorporate several amendments the committee recommended. The decision to pass the ordinance as it was introduced came after considerable discussion Tuesday night. It was pointed out that the suggestions could not be legally enforced. LOT CLEANING TO START Motion to pass the ordinance was made by Councilman R. Van Wagoner, with Councilman Leo J. Sheridan seconding the motion. Work of cleaning weeds from vacant lots in the city is expected to start early next week as the result of action by the city council in letting the contract for the work to the firm of Elliott and Wilmsen. The company will plow lots which have not previously been cleaned off by owners. City officials urge private owners to take care of their own lots, and point out that burning of weeds should be done prior to 10 a.m. Cost of cleaning the average lot in Anaheim will be approximately $2.60, City Engineer E. P. Happgood said. Where five or more contiguous lots are cleaned, the price is reduced to about $2.20 a lot. SUBDIVISION APPROVED Council accepted, with conditions, the tentative map presented by the Southern County bank for a five-acre subdivision lying north of Wilhelmina St. and east of North St. Included in the plans is the opening of Helena St. into the new subdivision. A resolution endorsing the movement of several fraternal orders, patriotic groups, service clubs, and churches to observe a minute of silent prayer for the return of world peace was adopted by the council. A request that the city whistle be sounded at noon each day as a signal for the minute of prayer was rejected because of possible confusion with the long-established emergency signal. Pageant Casting Begins This Week Casting for the second annual Anaheim Pageant is starting this week, and all persons interested taking part are urged to contact the Rev. D. Howard Dow, mass of the pageant, as soon as possible. There is need for more actors, R.Dow said, adding that volunteer would be welcomed. Various plans for publicizing coming Anaheim Pageant were discussed Monday afternoon during the regular meeting of pageant association's executive council. Father Francis Keene, public chairman, outlined a program that included placing of placards of Anaheim scenes in several of Washington School Holds Open House The outstanding effort of the first grade of the George Washington school on their project for the open house and annual exhibit during public school week attracted the attention of many residents, Tuesday evening from 7 to 9. The entire school took part but the first grade not only outdid itself but all of the other classes with its program called, "In My Trailer Camp." The students had built a large trailer which they furnished. They also had a service station and during the program all of these were used to bring out safety features which they have learned. Tuesday afternoon the first grade students were thrilled when Chief of Police J. S. Bouldin visited their class. Motorist Fined As Drunk Driver Elbert L. Tisdale, 28, of Long Beach, arrested here Sunday evening on a charge of driving while drunk, was sentenced to pay a fine of $100 or spend 50 days in the county jail when he pleaded guilty Monday before City Judge Frank Tausch. Former Governor Frank F. Merriam will be the speaker at next Monday's meeting of the Anaheim Rotary club, it was announced this week by President Ronald Brandon. Subject of the former governor's talk has not been announced. Speaker last Monday when Rotarians observed Public Schools Week was Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison. He discussed the importance of education, and cautioned that the conduct of parents and the habits which children form in the home are tremendously important to the child in later life. Entertainment during the meeting was provided by music students of John C. Fremont school, under the direction of Miss W. Ethel Campbell. M. A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, was program chairman of the day. Yesterday’s Storm Brings .43 of Inch The rainstorm of yesterday added .43 of an inch to the season's total, bringing that figure to 33.53 inches, Vard W. Hannum reported this morning. The water and power department superintendent also disclosed that water in city wells stood at 115 feet this morning, the highest level since June, 1930. NEWS TIP CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED This week's news tip winners are Grant R. Rude, 835 S Claudina St., who wins $1.50 and Bertha M. Annis; 128 S. Kroeger St., who wins $1. If these winners will call at the Gazette office they will receive their awards. Funeral Conducted For Mrs. Steward Mrs. Agnes Isabel Steward, mother of Mrs. M. M. Henderson died Monday night at her home in Euclid avenue. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon from the First Methodist church in Fullerton and burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Steward had resided in Euclid avenue for 43 years. She sides her daughter, she is survived by her husband, L. B. Steward, a grandson, Leland Henderson and a brother, George Lindsay Ann Arbor, Mich. Kilduff and Hagan Hosts at Luncheon Jim Kilduff and Merritt Haver of the Greater Anaheim man were hosts this noon to members of the "Off Bloom" luncheon club. The meal, believe it or not, served in the show window of Stroup-Barnes Furniture store. Papers were served on Stroup charging operation of cafe without first having obtained a business license for such establishment. A "trial" was held on the spot and City Judge Frank Tausch fined Stroup 25 cents after the defendant had found guilty. ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1941 Anaheim High School Anoranco Awarded Best Student Newspaper The high school newspaper county was the honor Tuesday night by the Ana-Anaheim union high school publication. The award announced during the eighth journalism banquet sponsored by the Santa Ana junior journalism department and this year at Anaheim union school. It is the second honor to the student journalists by Editor Mary Sowden ear. Only a few weeks ago, Oranico won a similar award of the University of Southern California's annual newspaper Royal C. Marten is journalist at hte high school, and S. Ross is printing teacher. A notable mention for all excellence went to the Ana Cougar Hi-Lights and Newport Beacon. Editorial of any competing during the year was published in the Anoranco, the judges decided. The Brea Wildcat, published as a part of the Brea Progress, was adjudged the best local paper. Best local news story honors went to the Tustin Broadcaster. Best feature story of the year appeared in the Santa Ana Generator, which also carried the best sports story. Judges were S. A. Meyer of the Newport Times-News; Amy R. Parmiter, Orange Daily News, and Pete Cooey, Santa Ana Register. The awards were presented at the conclusion of a talk by Marc N. Goodnow, field representative of the journalism school of the University of Southern California. John McCoy is chairman of the Santa Ana junior college journalism department and directed the arrangements for the banquet. The banquet was served under the management of Mrs. Adele Nesmith, and the committee on decorations included Marian Dinkler, Lloystne Stewart, Alice Power and Jean Morse. Death Summons B. F. Porter, 92, Pioneer Resident Seventy Years' Residence On Orangethorpe Avenue Comes to Close Friday The few remaining pioneer and old-time residents of Anaheim and northern Orange county were sadened during the past week when one of the best known members of the small group, B. F. Porter, was called by death. Mr. Porter, 92 years of age, died last Friday at his home on West Orangethorpe avenue, where he had lived during the entire 71 years of his residence in northern Orange county. Funeral services for Mr. Porter were conducted Saturday afternoon from the McAulay & Suters chapel in Fullerton, with the Rev. Ray Ragsdale, pastor of the First Methodist church of Fullerton, officiating. Burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Palbearers were five grandsons, Franklin Gribbin of Bakersfield, David Gribbin, Winston Porter and Jay Porter, all of Los Angeles, Robert Porter of Anaheim, and a son, Lloyd Porter. ACTIVE IN COUNTY MRS. RALPH FOCHT, annual Anaheim Ebell cemory, looks on as Mr first complimentary invite Anaheim Chamber of Commerce of Long Beach Accidents Fatal To Five Person Honor Won Mary Sowden High School Speaker Qualifies for Lions Convention Tourney Sowden, Anaheim union school senior who is rapidly growing attention as a public figure, is marking time now for her next competition will be the Lions' club convention tourney in Los Angeles on June 19, 20 and 21. Sowden won the right to attend California, together with other high school speakers, during the District 4-E conference at Norconian club, Corona, last week. Out-of-state contest in the convention tourney was two Nevada high schools. Mocracy in a Changing World was the subject of Miss's winning address last month. She reached the district through victory in the school range council eliminations. Young speaker is the daughter Hugh Sowden of 853 S. St., and won honors during phomore and junior years American Legion speech contests in the county. Her coach is C. Marten. Peasant Casting This Week For the second annual Pageant is starting this past part are urged to contact Rev. D. Howard Dow, master pageant, as soon as possible. He need for more actors, Rev. said, adding that volunteers be welcomed. Officers plans for publicizing the Anaheim Pageant were held Monday afternoon during the regular meeting of the association's executive committee. Francis Keene, publicity man, outlined a program that included placing of placards of old scenes in several of the town scenes in several of the city. Major Fox Talks To Business Men Air Fighting Arm of Nation Discussed At Merchants' Meeting A general talk on the air fighting arm of the United States service, including a brief discussion of the German Messerschmidt airplane this morning by Major William Fox, U. S. Marines, and commanding officer of the naval pilot training base being established at Los Alamitos. The meeting was held at the Elks clubhouse, and the speaker was introduced by Capt. W. A. Murphy, acting commandant of cadets at St. Catherine's military school. Major Fox's talk was much the same as that which he gave at the meeting of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county at Garden Grove Tuesday night. In discussing the German airplane, the speaker said it has equipment that in many ways is vastly superior to that on United States aircraft, including much better striking power. Major Fox also discussed to considerable length to development of dive bombing technique in the United States, and declared that dive bombing is the most effective attack weapon known and that no defense against it exists. He lauded highly the training which American youths are receiving today, not only in the air service but all other armed forces. He said that such training is making a group of real men who will be of great service to the nation in the future. President O. E. Hanson appointed John W. Price, Everett M. Cone and H. E. W. Barnes as nominating committee, instructing it to make its report at the next meeting two weeks from today. Election of officers for next year will be held during that meeting. Joe Scholz New Lions Club Head Noon from the McAulay & Suters chapel in Fullerton, with the Rev. Ray Ragsdale, pastor of the First Methodist church of Fullerton, officiating. Burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Palbearers were five grandsons, Franklin Gribbin of Bakersfield, David Gribbin, Winston Porter and Jay Porter, all of Los Angeles, Robert Porter of Anaheim, and a son, Lloyd Porter. ACTIVE IN COUNTY Few people were better known or more active in the development of northern Orange county than was B. F. Porter. Many monuments, in the form of institutions, exist today in the creation of which Mr. Porter played an active role. He was one of the organizers of the Anaheim Union Water company, and as such was one of a group of men who assisted in relieving a serious condition which existed over rights to water in this section. He subsequently served many years on the company's board of directors. The California Walnut Growers association was Mr. Porter's brainchild, and he spent many months in striving for its creation. Walnut growers were receiving but little returns for their crops when he conceived the idea of getting them to cooperate to do their marketing. He travelled throughout the state in his efforts to organize the association, and after its creation served on its board of directors for some 25 years. ROAD BUILDER Of equal importance, particularly to Orange county, was his work as a road and bridge builder. Many of the early roads of the area were built by him, and one of his most noted contributions to travel improvement was the construction of a bridge across what was known as the old sandwash, located at the north end of Anaheim. Schools, banking and politics also claimed much of his attention. He helped to organize the Fullerton union high school district and served several years as a trustee. His connection with the Security-First National bank in Fullerton was one of several years' duration. Politically, Mr. Porter was a lifelong Democrat and served frequently as a member of the state and county central committees. He also took an active part in the formation of Orange county- Joe Scholz New Lions Club Head Associate officers to assist Joe Scholz, newly-elected president, will be selected by members of the Anaheim Lions club tomorrow noon. Scholz, who was named to succeed Robert Rossberg last Friday, will be installed into office on June 6. Speaker last Friday noon was Raymond Booth of Pasadena, who is a member of the prisoners of war of foreign and neutral countries committee. He discussed the conditions and life of German prisoners of war under custody at present of Canada. Charlie Comstock's Funeral Conducted Funeral services for Charlie A. Comstock, 58, of 129 S. Melrose St., who died Monday night; were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Hilgenfeld mortuary. Rev. Graham C. Hunter of Fullerton officiated and burial was made in Loma Vista cemetery. Comstock had resided in Anaheim since 1921. He is survived by his widow, Emma L. Comstock; his mother, Mary E. Comstock of Los Angeles; seven sons, Merritt of Fullerton, Clarence of Long Beach, Charlie, Ralph, Wilbur, Robert and Stanley, all of Anaheim; a daughter, Mrs. L. E. Nichols of Long Beach; a sister and three brothers. One of the brothers is Leon Comstock of Anaheim. NATIVE OF TENNESSEE Mr. Porter was a native of Tennessee, having been born at Lebanon on July 22, 1848. While yet a small child he moved to Texas where he grew up and received his education. It was in Bastrop county, Texas, that B. F. Porter and Mary Helen Mead were married on April 5, 1869. Mrs. Porter survives to mourn his death. Slightly more than a month after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Porter left Texas with a party of relatives and other friends, in a covered wagon train, to come to California. After months of severe trials, the Porters arrived in Jacumba in what is now San Diego county and purchased property there. Within a year, however, Mr. Porter learned that his property lay within the boundary of Mexico, and with that knowledge came the decision to move northward. The Porters arrived in what was then known as North Anaheim in the spring of 1870, purchased the property on West Orangethorpe avenue and have since maintained their home there. In addition to his wife, Mr. Porter is survived by 12 of the 16 children born to the union, 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Although not robust since an illness slightly more than a year ago, it was not until about three weeks ago that Mr. Porter became critically ill. Death came while he slept. Nine Newcomer Welcomed Here Total number of newcomers Anaheim last week drove nine, according to the Chamber of Commerce's list are Shan Deniston, 711-B on; Roy M. Anderson, 20 Broadway; John Whelan, Lemon; Eugene Brady, Philadelphia No. 8; C. L. 313 E. Alberta No. 1; Halterman, 416 E. Sycamore Erickson, 617 N. Claudin Ellington, 408 N. Phillip and George H. Lowe, Broadway. THE GAZETTE IS THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Now In Its 71st Year Phone Anaheim 2206 JULY, 1941 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 28 Events Arranged For Music Week Observance Here Programs To Be Presented Monday Through Friday At Anaheim High School Five evenings of musical entertainment at the Anaheim union high school auditorium have been arranged as Anaheim's community observance of National Music Week. Programs will be held Monday through Friday of next week, with different groups presenting the entertainment each evening. Season tickets for the week's events are now on sale at schools, churches and business houses. Tickets for individual programs will be available at the auditorium box office. Band music will feature the opening program Monday evening, although vocal groups from Anaheim union high school will also participate. Leo J. Friis will be master of ceremonies for the program which will present the Anaheim Drum and Bugle corps, St. Catherine's Military school band, Anaheim elementary school band and Anaheim union high school band. The Mozart boys' and girls' double quartets from the high school will sing two selections each. Organ selections by Accidents Fatal to Five Persons Four Die Following Crash at Sunset Beach; Youth Killed by Car Last weekend on Orange county highways was the blackest in several months, with five persons killed and several others seriously injured. Four people died as the result of a collision at Wintersburg and Bolsa Chica roads, near Sunset Beach, and the fifth was killed when struck by a car on Manchester boulevard, between Brookfirst and Euclid avenues, west of Anaheim, California highway patrol reports show. The dead are: Walter N. Hanson, 61 of 1235 Carlton drive, Glenville; Mrs. Arvilla Hanson, 71, of the same address; Mary Hanson, 80, 920 Garfield St., Denver, Colo.; George L. Crichton, 64, 1141 E. West St., Long Beach, and John Allen Lovett, 17, 2132 N. Main St., Santa Ana. OUR DIE IN CRASH The four elderly persons met death in the crash near Sunset Beach. Officers reported that cars driven by Walter N. Hansen and William E. Baker, 31, 5857½ Siramonte Blvd., Los Angeles, collided at the open intersection. Two women died instantly while Hanson and Crichton died in a Long Beach hospital. Seriously injured in the crash were Brady Hanson, 79, of Denver and Mrs. Josephine Crichton, 62, of Long Beach. Less seriously hurt were Baker, Bernice Harin, the Miramonte address, and Marence Bearns, 1124 E. 64th St., Los Angeles. Lovett met death while walking long Manchester highway, officers reported. He was struck by car reportedly operated by William C. McCormick, 28, of Inglewood, who told officers the Santa Ana youth was wearing dark clothing and he didn't see him in time to avoid the accident. The deaths brought to 24 the fatal killed in traffic accidents in annual Anaheim Ebell club flower show being held today and tomorrow, looks on as Mrs. D. Jerry Youngs, club president, hands first complimentary invitations to Secretary John A. Morgan of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. See story on Page 3. Photo courtesy of Long Beach Press-Telegram. Arthur S. Osborne Home from Arabia Anaheim Man Returns Friday from Nearly Three Years Abroad Happy to be home with his family is Arthur S. Osborne of 306 E. South St., who returned to Anaheim last Friday after spending almost three years in Persia and Arabia as driller for the Standard Oil company. Eight months of the time he was on Bahrein Island in the Persian Gulf and 25 months in Arabia itself. Two months were required for the homeward voyage. Osborne, and other members of the party, went down the Persian Gulf to Bombay, from where they took the President Monroe, reaching New York on April 5. There Osborne was met by his wife, who had driven east in company with Mrs. R. K. Haug of Hawthorne, whose husband had gone to Arabia at the same time as Osborne, and also returned with him. Osborne did some traveling during his short, vacation periods, taking one trip across Iraq and Syria up to Beyrouth in Lebanon, on the Mediterranean. The next year he went to Delhi and Kashmire in India. The Anaheim man missed a little excitement last October when the district in which he was working was bombed. Osborne, however, was out on the desert at the time and missed the affair. No damage was done by the bombers, he reported. Despite the exceptionally good living conditions provided by the Standard Oil company, Osborne is happy to be back home, he said. His employers provide dwelling places and a mess hall, and considerable entertainment for the approximately 400 Americans working in Arabia. Most of the food is imported, Osborne said. Osborne kept in touch with activities in Anaheim and Orange county through the medium of opening program Monday evening, although vocal groups from Anaheim union high school will also participate. Leo J. Friis will be master of ceremonies for the program which will present the Anaheim Drum and Bugle corps, St. Catherine's Military school band, Anaheim elementary school band and Anaheim union high school band. The Mozart boys' and girls' double quartets from the high school will sing two selections each. Organ selections by Mrs. Ferol Smith will open the program. Private music studios will present the program Tuesday night, which will open with a prelude of organ music played by Mrs. Ethel Mansfield. Participating groups are Orange County School of Fine Arts, Winifred Sloop studio, Florence Newkirk studio, Ramona M. Holme Studio, Albert Cranston studio, Margaret Buttree studio and the Anaheim Conservatory of Music. Segeral soloists will be heard during the program. Wednesday evening will be devoted to church music, with Rev. E. R. Berg as master of ceremonies. An added feature will be community singing led by M. A. Gauer, with Katherine Steward as piano accompanist and Dr. Howard Tews as organ accompanist, and the Elks glee club will also participate. Churches whose choirs will participate are Calvary Baptist, SC Boniface Catholic, Bethel Baptist, Free Methodist, Grace Lutheran, Presbyterian and White Temple Methodist. The groups will combined under the direction of Rev. H. G. Dymmel for the opening and closing selections. Elementary school students will be heard in the program Thursday evening. Groups participating will be the Lincoln school rhythm band, elementary schools orchestra, combined fifth and sixth grade glee clubs of elementary schools, St. Boniface orchestra and glee club and the Fremont combined glee clubs. The closing program on Friday evening will feature groups from Anaheim union high school, including the orchestra, string ensemble and a capella chorus. Miss Elizabeth Hunziker will be at the organ for the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" at the start of the program. The committee in charge of arranging the program has been at work for the past several weeks and are presenting what promises Despite the exceptionally good living conditions provided by the Standard Oil company, Osborne is happy to be back home, he said. His employers provide dwelling places and a mess hall, and considerable entertainment for the approximately 400 Americans working in Arabia. Most of the food is imported, Osborne said. Osborne kept in touch with activities in Anaheim and Orange county through the medium of reading the Anaheim Gazette. He received the paper from one to 2½ months after publication date, and frequently several arrived at the same time. Pupils Compete For Cash Prizes Essay contests by high school and elementary school students on Paint-up Clean-up Week will begin next week and close on May 20, it was decided Monday night during a meeting of the Anaheim Merchants association committee planning the event. Cash prizes amounting to $15 will be awarded to winners in both divisions. A number of merchandise awards have been collected by Chairman John W. Price for distribution to contestants having the most attractive front and back yards and front porches, it was announced. Stolen Tires Found In Orange Grove Five automobile tires which were stolen from L. L. 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