anaheim-gazette 1941-05-29

SILZLE'S CITIZEN GOLDS participated in the Women's International Bowling congress in Los Angeles last Saturday night. Four of the team members are shown above, the absentee being Lucille Tolan. From left to right are Evelyn Williams, Agnes Wagner, Helen Dougan and Thelma Silzle. Senate Approves Kuchel Park Bill Orange County Beaches May Be Improved Through Legislation Anaheim Youths Register July 1 Local Selective Service Board to Handle New Registration Work Between 200 and 300 Anaheim men will register for military service on July 1, the nation's second selective service registration day proclaimed last Monday by President Roosevelt, it was an- Kuchel Park Bill Orange County Beaches May Be Improved Through Legislation Orange county may look forward to improvement and extension of its public beaches as the result of a bill adopted by the legislature doubling state funds for the recreation areas. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim led the fight in the senate in behalf of the measure, citing that Orange county has thus far received only $17,500 for beaches despite the fact that millions paid into the state park fund have been derived largely from royalties on oil produced at the county's beaches. In urging adoption of the bill, Senator Kuchel declared that citizens of Orange county feel that state funds should be made available to restore, improve and extend the beaches, whose beauty has been lessened by the oil development. The proposed act, which is now before the governor for approval or rejection, provides that approximately 60 per cent of the revenues shall be used for beaches. At present only 30 per cent of this is used for the areas, although they provide recreation for many times the number of persons who visit state parks, for which the balance of the fund is being spent. Assemblymen Sam L. Collins of Fullerton and Clyde A. Watson of Orange urged adoption of the bill when it was before the assembly earlier. Booster Members To Choose Board Primary election of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will be held between June 3 and June 10, it was announced this week by Secretary John A. Morgan when he sent out ballots to all members of the booster body. Twenty nominees will be chosen at the close of the balloting June 10, from which 10 new directors will be named in the final voting. Directors whose terms expire this year are Harry C. Arthur, sr., Robert H. Boney, A. Curtis Case, August Eltiste, Ernest Ganahl, L. C. Herron, H. B. Pearson, Joe Sowder, T. W. Stuard and Joe Powder. Register July 1 Local Selective Service Board to Handle New Registration Work Between 200 and 300 Anaheim men will register for military service on July 1, the nation's second selective service registration day proclaimed last Monday by President Roosevelt, it was announced today, by Robert Winchell, secretary of Selective Service Board, Local 173. The new enrollees will be youths who have attained their twenty-first birthday since the first draft registration day, last October 16, Winchell said. At the same time, Winchell announced that two Anaheim men will enter the nation's armed forces in the June quota. One of the pair, however, has moved to Texas since registering here, and will enter the army in that state. He is Harley V. Smith. The second man is John Stone. Both men are volunteers. Native Daughter Visits Rotarians Anaheim Rotarians enjoyed a visit by Mrs. Doretta Fischer Bain, daughter of the late John Fischer, original Colonist and founder of the famed Planters hotel, during their luncheon meeting Monday at the Elks clubhouse. Mrs. Bain was a guest of L. H. Hoskins and spoke briefly. Burton E. Pfeiffer, former vice president of Rotary International and now national field promotion manager for Kenwood Mills, was the guest speaker, showing a motion picture of the processes of making blankets. He also displayed a film on the Sahara desert. O. H. Renner was program chairman. Anaheim Greets Show Cavalcade As a means of stimulating interest in the Orange County Fair and Horse Show, a cavalcade of 60 motorcars paraded yesterday from Santa Ana to San Bernardino, thence to Anaheim where a public ceremony was staged in Clay Park living away from Anaheim where were either residents of this community in years past or related to old-time residents. Tradition will play a further part in the annual reunion in that L. A. (Fayette) Lewis, noted Los Angeles attorney who is almost active in certain phases of civic life in Anaheim as any resident will again serve as master of ceremonies for the brief program that will follow the luncheon hour. This program is entirely informal, and in past years has included recognition of those persons who have lived in Anaheim the longest, and others who had come a considerable distance to attend the affair. Lewis also will probably follow his precedent on eulogizing those of the group who have died during the previous year. Attendance in recent years has been close to 200 persons. The group gathers at noon under an large awning erected by the city in the north section of the park. The luncheon is the regular picnic type, with the Daughters of the American Revolution furnishing coffee, cream and sugar. Each group supplies its own table service. Invitations are being mailed this week to the scores of out-of-town residents who annually attend the event. Baker Confident Dam To Be Built Methodist Men, meeting for their regular dinner session last Monday at the Wesley Methodist church, heard the cheering news from Supervisor James A. Baker that the Carbon Canyon dam will almost certainly be completed by 1942. Supervisor Baker made that statement while discussing his recent trip to Washington, D.C., where he appeared before a congressional committee studying the Orange county flood control project. He said he was informed by the chief engineer that the dam would undoubtedly be built, but added that outbreak of war might cause delay in construction. Entertainment during the evening was provided by Harrie Heckman, clarinetist, accompanies by his sister, Mrs. Warren I Schutz. President Fred Goscin was chairman of the evening. this week by Secretary John A. Morgan when he sent out ballots to all members of the booster body. Twenty nominees will be chosen at the close of the balloting June 10, from which 10 new directors will be named in the final voting. Directors whose terms expire this year are Harry C. Arthur, sr., Robert H. Boney, A. Curtis Case, August Eltiste, Ernest Ganahl, L. C. Herron, H. B. Pearson, Joe Sowder, T. W. Stuard and F. A. Yungbluth. Holdover directors are Everett M. Cone, O. E. Hanson, President L. H. Hoskins, Victor G. Loly, L. H. Loudon, L. M. Pickel, O. H. Renner, A. C. Riutcel, Frank Tausch and Ray Van Wagoner. Kiwanis' Amateur Show Report Given A substantial amount for the Kiwanis club's charitable fund was cleared at the club's amateur benefit show, according to a financial report of the performance contained in the minutes of the previous meeting which were read at last Tuesday's session of the organization. All expenses, including $105 expended for prizes, have been paid, the report showed, and a large sum was placed in the club's charity fund. After reading of the report, E. T. Bradley, program chairman of the day, introduced the speaker, George Peterkin of the California highway patrol. Peterkin's subject was "Traffic and Traffic Safety." There are two principal causes of traffic accidents, failure to stop for a boulevard and drunken driving, Peterkin told the Kiwanians. During the approching holiday, he said, many lives will be lost because of these two traffic law violations. Anaheim Greets Show Cavalcade As a means of stimulating interest in the Orange County Fair and Horse Show, a cavalcade of 60 motorcars paraded yesterday from Santa Ana to San Bernardino, thence to Anaheim where a public ceremony was staged in City Park. At the park, Mayor Charles A. Pearson welcomed the members of the cavalcade and was, in turn, presented with a bouquet of flowers by show officials. Other speakers were Mrs. James Irvine, Jr., manager of the show; Mrs. Pearson; L. H. Hoskins, president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce; Judge J. B. Tucker, president of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce; Ralph Summers, president of the Anaheim Realty Board; and Mrs. J Ben Kaulbars, president of the Anaheim Assistance league. Henrietta Lane, a candidate for queen of the show acting on behalf of the city of Anaheim, presented Mrs. Kaulbars with a basket of flowers. Mrs. Kaulbars, as president of the Assistance league, had arranged for Anaheim to participate in yesterday' sceremony. Others attending the ceremony included Mrs. Jefferson Rust, president-elect of the Assistance league; Mrs. Sid McGraw, and Mrs. L. H. Loudon. Vincent Bruce Wins News Tip First Prize Winners of this week's news tip contest are first, Vincent Bruce, 833 S. Lemon St., who wins $1.50, and second, Mrs. Eva Boyd, 129 S. Olive St., winner of $1. They are asked to call at the Gazette office for their money. Anaheim Quartet Receive Degrees Four young people from Anaheim received bachelor degrees during annual commencement exercises conducted by the University of California at Berkeley last Saturday afternoon. Richard Marshall Hopkins was awarded the degree of bachelor of science from the college of engineers. Bachelor of arts degrees from the college of letters and science were awarded to Elaine Virginia Anthony, Helen Hopkins and Helen Ruth Tobin. Five-Car Highway Accident Kills One Orange county's death toll mounted to 37 early Monday morning when Mauro Aguilero 20, of La Habra died from injury suffered in a five-car crash on 11 highway, just north of Fullerton Twenty-one had died from traffic accident injuries at the same time last year. Drivers of the five cars we reported to be Aguilera, Ygnacio Villa, 17, of Placentia; Reginald Fergoda, 22, of Pasadena; Harry Ryan, 65, of Glendale, and Arthur G. Fjill, 49, of Whittier. ANAHEIM GATHER THE LXXI ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY Annual event which most under residents of Anaheim award each year, the Anaheim to Gather City Park for Picnic Time Residents of Anaheim to Gather City Park for Picnic will be held from next Saturday, June Anaheim city park, it was this week by the Colony chapter, Daughters of can Revolution. The re-beating sponsored again by the D. A. R. Only are most of the long-destents of Anaheim inter- the event, but also young- who are descendants of and early-day residents day, and many persons now away from Anaheim who other residents of this com- years past or related to residents. On will play a further annual reunion in that (ayette) Lewis, noted Los attorney who is almost as certain phases of civic Anaheim as any resident, serve as master of cere- for the brief program that saw the luncheon hour. Colorado Water Due On June 18 Anaheim will receive its first delivery of soft and filtered water from the Colorado River Aqueduct on June 18, it was announced today by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. The city of Anaheim will receive its water supply free for a two-month test period, but Hapgood emphasized that there is an erroneous impression aboard to the effect that the water is to be free. This, he said, is not the case, and householders will continue to be billed for their water as in the past. Hapgood also pointed out that soft water tends to dissolve encrustments in plumbing caused by the minerals in hard water. As a result he said, Anaheim house-holders probably will find more or less sediment in the new water supply for hte first few days. U.S. Navy Blocks Anaheim Airport Proposed Aviation Center Forbidden Because of Proximity to Naval Base Anaheim's proposed municipal airport which would have served Memorial Day Program To Be Given Tomorrow Annual Services Will Be presented at Anaheim Cemetery Anaheim residents will observe again tomorrow morning their tradition of gathering at the mausoleum in the Anaheim cemetery to pay tribute to those men and women who have given their lives for their nation. The annual Memorial Day program will open at 10:30 a.m. The services tomorrow have been arranged by a joint committee from the Anaheim post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The program will be similar to that which has become traditional here, with the principal address to be given by Frederick T. Chemberlen, superintendent-elect of Fullerton union high school and junior college. Members of the Legion committee are Henry W. Baxter, chairman, William P. Webb, Dave Proud and Carleton Starr. F. Wayne Clark and Cal Ewing form the committee for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Vocal soloist again this year will be Mrs. Walter Ross, who will sing two selections. Betty June Gosch has been selected to read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address this year, MEMORIAL Participating Organizer America American Veterans Veterans of Gold Daughters of Women Daughters of William P. Webb 10:30 A.M. Assemble Assembly Raising Colors To the Coiors Explanation of the Mention to Absent and Unknown Placing of Wreaths or Flowers Firing of Salute Taps Assembler Invocation Introduction of Heads Song Lincoln's Gettysburg Song Speaker of the Day Supervisor Fullerton Junior Benediction U.S. Navy Blocks Anaheim Airport Proposed Aviation Center Forbidden Because of Proximity to Naval Base Anaheim's proposed municipal airport which would have served all communities in the northern section of Orange county has been blocked by the U.S. Navy department. The reason for the Navy's refusal to permit the construction of the proposed airport is that at the site chosen, a short distance west of Buena Park, is five and one half miles from the Los Alamitos airport, while naval regulations forbid the establishment of an airport within six miles of a naval air base. G. Ted Masterson, chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce airport district committee, yesterday received notification from Lieut. Comm. E. R. DeLong, commandant of the U.S. Naval Reserve Aviation base at Long Beach, that the chief of the bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy department had disapproved Anaheim's request for a waiver of the minimum required distance between aviation activities. URGES CENTRAL AIRPORT Following receipt of the commander's letter, Masterson said that he had no immediate plans for the selection of another airport site that would meet the Navy's approval. "It is considered that the interests in a municipal airport in Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim and Fullerton might well be centralized into one Class 3 airport which would serve all of these communities," Commander DeLong wrote, in part. "It is believed that such a site, located reasonably close to the various cities, can be found that will be at least six miles distant from the Naval Reserve Aviation base at Los Alamitos. "The policy of constructing one large municipal airport to serve several communities in close proximity to each other was found to be the only solution for several areas which were recently visited by an interdepartmental Air Traffic board." Orange Week Opens Monday An orange packing contest, in which representatives of all Anaheim packing houses are to participate, will highlight Anaheim's celebration of Orange Week starting Monday, June 2. The contest will be held Thursday night, June 5, at the open air theater in City Park. Cash prizes will be awarded the winners. Assemble Invocation Introduction of Heads Song Lincoln's Gettysburg Song Speaker of the Day Super Fullerton Junior Benediction American Legion Comprehensive Veterans of Foreign War F. Wayne Gains Made In Foreign Trade Speaker at Combined Meeting Discusses International Commerce Despite the war and its ties to ocean-born commerce, Africa's foreign trade with countries is increasing steep Ned Lewis, foreign trade of the Wilbur-Ellis company Los Angeles, told a group of heim business men at a luncheon meeting held at the Elks club Friday. Lewis, who represents one of most important West Coast port-import companies, was principal speaker of the "Fair Trade Week" sponsored by Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs. Robert Rossberg, president of the Lions club, presided at luncheon, and Louis H. Ho president of the chamber of mercy, introduced the speakers. The new administration印ico has produced a vast implement in America's trade relaith with the southern republic, told his audience. "Under the Cardenas reforeign businessmen, especially Americans, were looked upon." Myrtle Geissler Wins High Honor The feminine half of the 1941 graduating class of the Anaheim High school has garnered all scholastic honors this year. Myrtle Geissler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Geissler, of Anaheim, who achieved the highest scholastic ranking, will be valedictorian at the graduation exercises to be held June 17 in the open air theater in Anaheim city park. Kay Ikeda, daughter of Ky Ikeda of Stanton, and Ruth Geiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Geiger, of Anaheim, who tied for second place in scolastic rank, will serve as salutatorians. The three girls have been presented with life memberships in the California Scholarship society. McComb To Leave Staff Of Gazette Resignation of Russell McComb, for five years a member of the editorial staff, is announced today by the publishers of The Gazette. McComb, who Monday joins the staff of The Bulletin as sports editor, is being succeeded on The Gazette by Edward Britt. The publishers of The Gazette wish the best of success to McComb in his new venture. Opens Monday An orange packing contest, in which representatives of all Anaheim packing houses are to participate, will highlight Anaheim's celebration of Orange Week, starting Monday, June 2. The contest will be held Thursday night, June 5, at the open air theater in City Park. Cash prizes will be awarded the winners. Members of the 20-30 club, which is sponsoring the show, yesterday distributed decorations and display material to Anaheim merchants. The club is offering four prizes for the best display sand window trims emphasizing the orange industry. An orange eating contest for children will be staged during the week's celebration and free orange juice will be offered the public in downtown Anaheim on Friday and Saturday of Orange week. Orange week was inaugurated last year by the 20-30 club. It proved so successful that the members decided to make it an annual event, to be held the first week in June each year. Otto Palm Injured When Car Hits Curb Thrown from the automobile in which he was riding with Charles Potvin, 20, near the intersection of La Verne and Palm streets about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Otto Palm, 18, of RFD 1, Fullerton, sustained injuries that necessitated his removal to St. Joseph hospital. According to investigating officers, Potvin's car struck a curb when, they quoted the driver as saying, Potvin was avoiding a collision with another car. Potvin, who lives at 307 W. Broadway, was given a citation for reckless driving. Fremont Student To Give Program Approximately 200 elementary school students present a musical program 8 o'clock tonight in Fremont torium. Soloists include Gwendolyn strom, Barbara Greder, O Bengoehea and Roger Ne Miss Ethel Campbell, head schools' voice department John Newman, head of the mental department,' are diving the performance. GAZETTE ORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY, 29, 1941 NUMBER: 32 MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM Participating Organizations: American Legion Post American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Gold Star Mothers Daughters of Confederate Veterans Women's Relief Corps Daughters of American Revolution Boy Scouts Girl Scouts William P. Webb, Master of Ceremonies 10:30 A.M. Assemble at Flag Pole. Assembly Bugler, 3rd Coast Artillery Raising Colors Boy Scout Troop No. 72 To the Colors Bugler, 3rd Coast Artillery Explanation of the Monument to Absent and Unknown Dead Cal Ewing Placing of Wreaths on Monument, Patriotic Organizations Firing of Salute Firing Squad, 3rd Coast Artillery Taps Bugler, 3rd Coast Artillery Assemble at Mausoleum Invocation Rev. Don Earl-Boatman Introduction of Heads of Organizations.. Song Mrs. Walter Ross Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address Betty June Gosch Song Mrs. Walter Ross Speaker of the Day Frederick T. Chamberlen Superintendent-elect, Fullerton Junior College and High School Benediction Reverend Don Earl Boatman Second Historical Pageant Of City Receives Acclaim “Olden Days of Anaheim” Presented Tuesday Night at High School Tuesday night a pageant, of events moved across the Anaheim union high school stage, depicting the history of the city of Anaheim for the second time in the past two years. Symbolizing the stuff of which cities are made, white-haired, spry and sweet Mrs. Doretta Fischer Bain, daughter of the late John Fischer, prominent Pioneer, literally stole the show by giving a 19th century dance, the heel and toe polka. Heading the cast was Miss Evglyn Brunworth, the spirit of Anaheim, who, in the prologue, requested that the pageant of Anaheim be presented before her court. Thus, 22 episodes in the history of Anaheim were given with both drama and humor highlighting them. The history was completed with the epilogue in which Columbia, played by Marilyn Rogers, called upon Anaheim to aid in the defense program of America. The audience stood at the end of the performance and sang with the cast the “Star Spangled Banner.” A special feature of the pro- USO Campaign In Anaheim Planned Mayor Charles Pearson To Head Committee For Local Endeavor Mayor Charles A. Pearson has been named Anaheim chairman for the United Service Organizations campaign which opens June 3. On that date this organization will launch a national drive to raise approximately $11,000,000 of which Anaheim's quota has been tentatively set at $1900. Glen Peck was appointed campaign director. The USO is composed of the YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community service, Salvation Army, Jewish Welfare board and National Travelers Aid association, and has been organized to "serve the religious and spiritual welfare and the educational and social needs in the armed forces and defense industries of the United States." Mayor Pearson was selected to head the Anaheim campaign at a meeting of civic leaders held Tuesday in the city hall. In addition of the mayor, those attending the meeting were J. B. Wilbur, representing the YMCA and YWCA; Father Michael Galvin, representing the Catholic Community Service; Kurt Epstein, O. H. Renner, representing the Salvation Army; John A. Morgan, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce; J. A. Clayes, superintendent and principal of the Anaheim be presented before her court. Thus, 22 episodes in the history of Anaheim were given with both drama and humor highlighting them. The history was completed with the epilogue in which Columbia, played by Marilyn Rogers, called upon Anaheim to aid in the defense program of America. The audience stood at the end of the performance and sang with the cast the "Star Spangled Banner." A special feature of the program was George Alexander Henry attired in kilts who sang "Roamin' in the Gloamin'." His grandfather, Alexander Henry, who was a well-known Anaheimer in the earlier days, was the owner of the kilts he wore. The staff producing the pageant were master of the pageant, the Rev. D. Howard Dow; director of music, Mrs. Walter Ross; organist, Mrs. Ferol Smith; directors of dance, Mrs. Lenoir Richards-Martin and Miss Dorothy Langford; stage manager, Ray Hamilton; and lights, Fred Johnson. Special work was done by Mrs. Eva Boyd, Miss Elizabeth Calnon, Mrs. Mary Coons, James R. Fowler, V. W. Hannum, Mrs. Helen B. McLaine, Frank Smith, Miss Keith M. Weber and Miss Elenora A. Parker. Treatment Plant Contract Granted At its session Tuesday night, the council accepted by resolution, the $150,000 bid for the construction of the Orange county joint outfall sewer treatment plant at Ellis avenue and Verano road. The city of Anaheim will bear 15.3 per cent of the cost, amounting to $22,950. According to E. P. Hapgood, city engineer, work will be started within ten days and it is expected that the project will be completed about the first of the year. C. E. Kerns, of Los Angeles, was the successful bidder for the contract. Previously, the project had been approved by the administrative steering committee of the Orange County Joint Outfall Sewer district and the measure submitted to the various cities and sanitary districts included in the joint district. The city of Anaheim was the first of these to act upon the recommendation of the committee. Council Sells Two Bots At Meeting Routine business occupied the recent week's meeting of the city Council Tuesday night. Sale of Lot one, Block five, and nine, Block one, in the Mills Park tract to Miss Ruby Suman, Santa Ana, for $160, was authorized. Advertising bids of the Anaheim Zette, the Anaheim Bulletin and Orange County News were accepted. Quotations on six motor vehicles be purchased by the city of Anaheim were referred to the automotive committee for tabulation. The city will purchase four automobiles, one each for the ice, fire, light and water engineering departments and two trucks. Fremont Students To Give Program Approximately 200 Anaheim elementary school students will present a musical program at clock tonight in Fremont audium. Soloists include Gwendolyn Ahlom, Barbara Greder, Charles Angoehea and Roger Newman. Miss Ethel Campbell, head of the schools' voice department, and John Newman, head of the instrumental department, are directing the performance. Toastmasters Hear President’s Speech Ted Blanding, of Santa Ana, a member of the board of directors of Toastmasters International, was a guest of the Anaheim Toastmasters club at its dinner-meeting Tuesday night at the Elks’ club. In addition, the club president, Dr. C. Oliver Patterson, had as his guests Joseph Kaska and Leonard Schwacofer. Vice-President Ralph Seward presided. After listening to President Roosevelt's address, the Toastmasters discussed with the International director questions of administration and plans for the organization's convention to be held in Santa Cruz next July. City Hall To Close Friday, Saturday The city hall will be closed Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31, the city council voted Tuesday night. This action was pursuant to Governor Olson's proclamation of the Memorial Day holiday. 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