anaheim-gazette 1945-11-15

COLONY QUIPS There is do doubt that southern California is as good place to live as a person can find without a lifetime of looking. There is no question about Anaheim being situated in one of the best spots in southern California. Therefore we can say without much fear of contradiction that Anaheim is a good place to live. But—where are you going to live if you want to settle here? The housing situation is worse right now than it was before the war was over. Rentals are simply impossible and a person has to stand in line to buy or build. There seem to be many imponderables that stand firmly in the way of a family making this their home. These must be beaten down if the city is going to keep pace with neighboring towns. nowhere in sight. Now the police are wondering if some other ham-and-egg addict could possibly have tapped the police wires. Nobody is going to scratch up the bright, shiny fenders on Mrs. Bob Ingalls' automobile and "get away with it," even if she is busy doing her marketing at the time. Busy at the vegetable counter on a recent morning, she heard a crash and realized a passing car evidently had grazed the rear fenders of her car, parked in front of the store. She rushed out, calling to the grocer: "Take care of my purse until I return" and hastily gave chase. The other car out-distanced her, but she gave the police a license number which she believes was on the offender's automobile. VICTORY LOAN SALES BUT ONE-TENTH OF GOAL Tuesday's subscriptions totalled the best single day's sales in the lagging Victory Loan drive, and the Anaheim total reached $102,-952, or a fraction above 10 per cent of the million-dollar goal. No figures were available on portion of the over-all amount represented by purchases by in dividuals, it was stated at the office of Chairman Paul Demaree. Lee Fabian, chairman of the retail division of the campaign, reports Tuesday's results there were $23,000, by far the largest since the drive opened October 29. This brought the retailers' total to $17,500, or 44 per cent of their $75,000 goal. Southland Lags Anaheim is a good place to live. But—where are you going to live if you want to settle here? The housing situation is worse right now than it was before the war was over. Rentals are simply impossible and a person has to stand in line to buy or build. There seem to be many imponderables that stand firmly in the way of a family making this their home. These must be beaten down if the city is going to keep pace with neighboring towns. We believe the handwriting is on the wall and that the bending process will start soon. One of those things that has got to come. It will hurt some—but not too badly. "Red" Bevins is jumping around seeing that nobody steals that new 1946 Pontiac that he put on display last Saturday. "Red" says that the new car is surely a dandy but that too many people want to buy it and that he does not know when factory will ship him some more cars. That is a tough spot for a dealer to be in. The Marine Corps was 170 years old last Saturday. Everyone who sat in the LA Coliseum on that day was well aware of the birthday. Some 100 planes manned by Marines came over in close formation and were so low it felt you could reach out and touch them. Los Angeles ordinance number so-and-so to the contrary notwithstanding. One flight in particular just missed taking off the pillar where the Olympic games torch was located. Good luck to our Marines. From all reports the Anaheim Assistance League's County Fair was a hugh success. Mrs. Lee Deming and her general chairman, Mrs. J. G. Hilleary, certainly did a fine job and took in the "mazooma" at a fast pace. Among others on the stage while the prizes were being awarded were Mrs. Chas. Pearson, Mrs. Sam Kraemer Jr., and Mrs. P. E. Fluor who were there, we believe, to see that the "swag" did not go too far astray. Mrs. Pearson's boy won the peacock and the Jungle Fowl: Mrs. Kraemer's niece won the doll bed and Mrs. Fluor's son went up to claim a lovely jacket. These three ladies with other members, of course, were on the stage shaking up the tickets and we would be the last ones to even hint that everything was not on the up-and-up. All seemed delighted with the excem- Seniors to Give Class Play Sat. At High School Tickets went on sale Monday for the senior class play of the Anaheim high school, which will be given Saturday evening, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. The play, "Murder at Random," was written by Robert Finch and promises to be packed with thrills and suspense. It deals with an American family which moved to a farm in New England in order to have more time together and get away from the noise and turmoil of the city. However, the farmhouse had been taken over by gangsters and hopes of peace and quiet were rudely shattered. Miss Phelps Director Rehearsals for the play were started six weeks ago under direction of Miss Ruth Phelps, new head of the drama and speech department of the high school. Stage lights and setting are taken care of by Ray Hamilton and the art department of the school. Christine Fisher is student director, and Gloria Knutson, assistant. Dorothy McCoy is stage manager; Barbara Meyer, prompter, and Carol Bieber has charge of properties. Barbara Beddall is in charge of costumes and Violet Marcel and Anna Mae Bath, make up. Many Behind Scenes Ted Fischback will be sound man and Charles Long is responsible for the furniture, which is loaned by the Goodwill store of No figures were available on portion of the over-all amount represented by purchases by in dividuals, it was stated at the office of Chairman Paul Demaree. Lee Fabian, chairman of the retail division of the campaign, reports Tuesday's results there were $23,000, by far the largest since the drive opened October 29. This brought the retailers total to $17,500, or 44 per cent of their $75,000 goal. Southland Lags Anaheim lags in the drive with the remainder of Southern California, whose combined quota is 150 millions, of which but 21.7 per cent had been raised Tuesday. "General" Doris Desch of Justice Kuchel's court and Loly's jewelry store, is first to receive a $25 bond offered to each worker who sells $10,000 worth of bonds. Other honorary "military" titles conferred on bond solicitors in the retail division, with total sales by each, follow: Colonels Hildred Ferrell, McCoy's Drug store, $1300; Elva May Jones, The Stables, and Laura Payne, Dr. Nelson's office, $1000 each. Lieutenant Colonels Virginia Herrington, Jackson Drug; $800 and Ella Watters, Masterson's, $700. Majors Alice Betzsold, Bettsold studio; $625; Millie Singleton, Van De Camp's; Elizabeth Hillary, Penny's, and Maude Fowler, Masterson's, $500 each. First Lieutenants Thelma Woods and Evelyn Bauman, Woolworth's, $300 each. One Lone "Loole" Second Lieutenant Mattie Trockstad, Crescent Style shop, $250. First Sergeants Helen Hauser, Crescent Style shop; Beryle Wilkins and Helen Lee, Woolworth's, $200 each. Sergeant Blanche Epstein, Epstein's shop, $150. Corporals Lena Jungkeit, Children's shop; Minnie Dammers, S.Q.R. store, and Lula Koch, Van De Camp's, $100 each. Privates First Class R. S. Riffle, Stroup-Barnes; Clarice Rogers, Mode o'Day; Dorothea Claffley, Van De Camp's, and G. E. Seabourne, Karl's Shoe store, $50 each; and Gilene Alfson, Penney's, and Frances DeLassie, Kress', $25 each. Anaheim Inspires Shortened Retail AUTO FENDER SKIRTS PETTY THIEVES' LOOT Law enforcement officers are seeking the outlet which seems to be responsible for a wave of petty thievery here, as elsewhere in Orange county. Automobile fender skirts have been removed from a number of cars in Anaheim in recent weeks. Police believe juveniles may be responsible, and that a ready sale awaiting their loot is providing the temptation. Christine Fisher is student director, and Gloria Knutson, assistant. Dorothy McCoy is stage manager; Barbara Meyer, promoter, and Carol Bieber has charge of properties. Barbara Beddall is in charge of costumes and Violet Marcel and Anna Mae Bath, make up. Many Behind Scenes Ted Fischback will be sound man and Charles Long is responsible for the furniture, which is loaned by the Goodwill store of Anaheim. Ardell Messersmith is handling publicity. Mr. Dinsmore is played by James Loonie, with Dickie Graham as Mrs. Dinsmore; Bob Welch, the son, Harold; Jewel Liverick, is Betty; Wanda Rinehart is Alice Corey; Charles Clark is Sheriff Peters and Keith Mahoney is a radio voice. James Friis will play the prelude before the curtain on the organ orchestrations before the curtain and between acts are by the high school orchestra with Bill Cook at director. Youth Symphony's Director to Lead Jr. Philharmonic Miss Norma Perkins, who organized the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra and who serves as its director, has earned a place as part-time conductor of the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic orchestra. She also will play a French horn with that organization. She will continue her work with the Youth Symphony here. A student at University of Southern California, Miss Perkins won honor of a place with the Philharmonic in competitive auditions recently. Job Printing, Gazette, Phone 2206. Anaheim Inspires Shortened Retail Workers' Schedule Shorter hours adopted by Anaheim retailers are providing an incentive to merchants in other communities of the county. More than 100 owners and managers of retail stores in virtually every line of business and representing every Orange county city met last Thursday night at the Masonic temple in Santa Ana as first move in establishing a county-wide labor relations policy on wages, hours and working conditions. The meeting was called by the retail division of the Employers Industrial Relations council. Anaheim's recently adopted schedule of 9:30 to 5:30 retail business hours was used as an example to demonstrate that the need no longer exists for a long work week in retail business. Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and other southland communities also have shortened the retailers' week, William H. Carter, executive secretary of the council, said. Furtherance of the move is expected tonight when furniture dealers meet at Santa Ana to perfect organization of the Orange County Retail Furniture association. Attending from Anaheim will be Ben Stroup, Ray Reafsynder, Harold Smith and Phil Seagrus. Read The Gazette, Anaheim's newspaper "bible" since 1870. IN The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1945 ORY LOAN IS BUT ONEH OF GOAL It's subscriptions totalled single day's sales in the victory Loan drive, and him total reached $102,- fraction above 10 per the million-dollar goal. It were available on por- me over-all amount repay purchases by in divid- as stated at the office man Paul Demaree. bian, chairman of the vision of the campaign, Tuesday's results there 000, by far the largest drive opened October brought the retailers' 77,500, or 44 per cent of 000 goal. Beer Barrel Music Calls for Pretzels At a recent early-morning breakfast, members of the retail division of the chamber of com- merce were discussing recorded music broadcast over loud-speakers on the streets of the Anaheim business section during Christmas week. "Let's have something besides 'Beer Barrel Polka' this year," growled one. "If we have that one this time, we'll serve pretzels with it," wise-cracked the chairman. Sailor's Hat Only Clue in Car Theft With their only clue a sailor's hat bearing a name stencilled inside, police seek a man in naval uniform who walked away after a stolen car overturned on Lluncoln avenue west of Hansen road early last Friday morning. The car, which was completely wrecked and later sold for punk, was stolen from in front of the home of the owner, Mrs. Lena Wilson, 714 North Lemon-street, here. It was parked there about 7 o'clock Thursday night. The owner's family did not hear it being driven away. COUNTY SEEKS HALF-MILLION FOR HIGHWAYS Expenditure of $824,250 in fereal and state funds over the next three years for improving secondary highway system of Orange county is outlined in a pre prepared by Arthur A. Bea- county highway superintender and approved by the co- board of supervisors. The investment will be at the rate of $160,750 annually. Application for the first t years' share already has been su mitted to the state highway o partment at Sacramento, and w go from there to the federal high way administration at Washington. The third year's budget w be submitted after the end of no year. No Shortage of Turkeys Here As Holiday Season Approaches There’s no reason to worry about whether there’ll be turkey on the table Thanksgiving—that is, if the family budget No Shortage of Turkeys Here As Holiday Season Approaches There’s no reason to worry about whether there’ll be turkey on the table Thanksgiving—that is, if the family budget will permit its cost. There’s an ample supply in Orange county for most local demands, according to W. M. Cory, assistant county farm adviser, who has to do for that department with all things that crow, cluck, gobble or quack. Those of us who spent our childhood in the hinterland well can remember when the golden orange was an exciting and strange delicacy, found only in the toe of our stocking on Childhood’s Morning of All Mornings. The same evolution that made the orange a common item of everyday diet throughout the United States, now seems to be affecting the turkey. No longer is the Noble American Bird simply a Thanksgiving and Christmas treat. Meat rationing has made the nation turkey-conscious. Roast turkey appears on hotel menus the year 'round, and many homes serve it about as often as fried chicken used to be enjoyed prior to rationing of beefsteak and pork chops. County Raises More More turkeys were raised in Orange county this year than last, Cory says, but this area is not rated as a large producer. There are some sizeable flocks within the county's borders, ranging as high as 10,000 birds. Several run 3000 to 5000 head, but the ma- and pork chops. PLENTY OF GOBBLERS to be gobbled is the prospect for Anaheim's first post-war Thanksgiving. It is the first time in several years that the nation has not scrambled for its share of the time-honored Great American Bird. Funeral Services For Roy Helsing Orange Still Has Title of Richest County in State Community Chest Funeral Services For Roy Helsing Friday Afternoon Tentative funeral arrangements for Roy G. Helsing, 51, well known resident of Anaheim who died Tuesday night at his home, 706 North Zeyn street, have been set for 2 p.m. Saturday. Final arrangements await arrival of his oldest son, Roy, Jr., who is en route home from an army air base in Alabama. The Rev. Thomas Burden, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, will conduct services at the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbar's chapel. The Masonic lodge and the American Legion both of which he was a member, will hold graveside services in Fairhaven cemetery. Helsing had been a deputy county assessor the last nine years and had resided in Anaheim since 1934. Born in Chicago, he came to California 14 years ago, following service with the armed forces in World War I. He was prominent in Legion affairs, having been past commander and past adjutant of the Anaheim post and, for several years, a member of the Orange county veterans' welfare committee. He was chairman of that committee until shortly before his death. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masonic body, having joined that organization a num- Orange Still Has Title of Richest County in State Orange county's claim to the title, "richest per capita in the state, and probably in the nation," is safe, County Auditor Les Eckel believes. Orange ranks seventh among California counties in assessed valuation, but has the second-lowest tax rate and is 11th in population. Eckel said the county's 1945-46 fiscal year assessed value is $235,-179,840 which is but a fraction of the true valuation. Taxation is applied on basis of 83 cents per 5100 in assessed worth, a rate long in effect in this county and lowest of any county excepting Placerville, which has a 76-cent rate. Next lowest rate is in Fresno county, with 88 cents, then Shasta, with 90 cents; Contra Costa, 91.3 cents; San Benito, $1.04 and on up to scale to Sierra county, 56th in population, and highest in tax rate—with $2.50 per $100 assessed valuation. Little Placerville county ranks 33rd in population, and way down the line in assessed worth. Outranking Orange county in value are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Fresno, Kern and San Diego counties, Eckels report said. The population table shows Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, Fresno, Santa Clara, Sacramento and Kern counties as being ahead of Orange. Lumping of the first two year budgets has resulted from depletion in receiving the first allotment. The money now is expected to become available July 1. Contracts for the work probablen will be let soon after the first year, Sprenger said, and construction is expected to require of next summer. Operations may be expected to begin sometime after March 1. Community Chest Gifts Top Goal By 6½ Per Cent Anaheim and the surrounding district grouped with the city of the Victory Chest campaign with $2,074.01 "to the good" when deadline set by the state organization was reached yesterday. Oversubscription of the $31,416 quota here was more than 6½ percent making a total of $33,671 raised here since the drive open Oct. 1. O fthis,$32,413.76 in cash in the bank, and the remaining $1,257.25 comprises pledges which remain to be collected. Small donations have continued to come in during the week, the Rev. H. G. Schmeltz treasurer reports, but these may have virtually stopped. Participating organizations are the amount each will receive from the Anaheim fund are: Y. M. C. A., $6600; Boy Scout and Girl Scouts, $4000 each; Turtle Canteen, $2820; and Catholic Welfare, $860. The remaining $13,317 goes to the National War Chest. The $2074.01 by which the gov't was over-reached will be provided among those organizations, ward J. Power, local chairman said. He urged that those who made pledges which they have not as paid do so at once, in order to the chest records may be close... ZETTE The Citrus Industry's NEWSpaper MAR 15, 1945 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 8 COUNTY SEEKS MILF-MILLION FOR HIGHWAYS Enditure of $824,250 in federal state funds over the next years for improving the county highway system of Orlando is outlined in a plan approved by Arthur A. Beard, highway superintendent, approved by the county of supervisors. Investment will be at the $160,750 annually. Application for the first two share already has been submitted to the state highway department at Sacramento, and will then there to the federal high administration at Washington. The third year's budget will be omitted after the end of next year. Patrons Eat Meal; Dishes Disappear Everything was peaceful, as usual, at the Chungking cafe on East Center street one night recently. Late diners chatted pleasantly over their Chinese dishes, and waiters tip-toed, with accustomed near-silence, between tables and kitchen. One couple finished their meal and paid their check. The waiter turned to clear the table. Pandemonium broke loose! The excited waiter called the owner. The dishes were missing! A rush for the door in wake of the departing patrons. The dishes were tossed into the street, according to the police report, but officers Curtis and Wooten overhauled a man and woman and took them to the police station. The man was booked on a charge of drunkenness. The woman, his wife, was sober. She was released; the DOWNTOWN TO DRESS UP FOR SANTA'S VISIT Christmas decorations for Anaheim's main business streets were assured at a meeting yesterday morning of the retail division's committee at chamber of commerce headquarters. Phil Seagrus, who was named chairman of the committee, announced that a drive will start tomorrow morning to raise a fund of $1500 to defray expenses. He is assisted by the following committee members: K. Epstein, Ivan Storey, Ray Reafsnyder and Truman Stuard. The committee was empowered to draft such solicitors as needed. One hundred street light stand-and-d will be trimmed with gaily-lighted Christmas trees, on both sides of Center Street from Phil- County Urged to Employ Engineer For Sewer Survey Orange county's board of supervisors will be requested by the Associated Chambers of Commerce at an early date to employ a competent engineer to study the sanitation system, it is disclosed. President H. Clay Kellogg, Secretary William Gallienne, and W. L. Farrow, chairman of the organization's sanitation committee, will sign a resolution to that effect, authorized by the chambers, the reports aver. The action came as a result of Farrow's committee's recommendations to the organization's directors. Particularly trying is the sanitation problem affecting the west county area, it will stress, since major cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, and Fullerton, and sanitation districts of Garden Grove, Buena Park, La Habra, and Placentia are operating their own Orange county joint outfall sewer system. However, seriousness of the situation is county-wide, and advisability of a general study for a complete outfall sewer system is stressed. Christmas Seals On Sale Monday Throughout U. S. The 39th annual sale of Christmas Seals, through which state and local tuberculosis associations obtain funds to carry on their Phil Seagrus, who was named chairman of the committee, announced that a drive will start tomorrow morning to raise a fund of $1500 to defray expenses. He is assisted by the following committee members: K. Epstein, Ivan Storey, Ray Reafsnyder and Truman Stuard. The committee was empowered to draft such solicitors as needed. One hundred street light standand will be trimmed with gaily-lighted Christmas trees, on both sides of Center street from Philadelphia to Palm street, and on Los Angeles street from Adele street to Broadway. Festoons at Corners In addition, three principal intersections in the business district—where Center crosses Lemon, Los Angeles and Emily—will be festooned overhead with garlands, lights and other material, to help create the holiday atmosphere. Decorations will go into place about December 1. A large Santa Claus, with sleigh and reindeers, has been offered by Bob Ermisch, and probably will be mounted as a float to tour the city during the holiday period. Plans for the decoration move were whipped into shape at a breakfast Thursday morning, attended by members of the retail division of the Chamber, at which Lee Fabian presided. It was stressed there that, while the municipal government will assume no expense in connection with the matter, it will assist by installing necessary lights as a part of the city's dressing up for Christmas. Carols Replace Swing Division was reached there that Christmas carols and sacred music, rather than popular "hits," will feature recorded music to be broadcast by loud speaker on the streets this year. To prevent criticism of the past from those who must spend most of their time in the business section, it was decided that the music will not be played continuously, but only during the noon and evening shopping hours. Whether a real live Santa will be on the streets is a matter still to be decided, but the Rev. Schmelzer of the chamber of commerce announced that he has found all necessary paraphernalia was left behind when Saint Nick departed after his most recent visit to Anaheim. As announced last week, regular week-day opening and closing hours will be observed by Anaheim retail stores until December 17, when Saturday hours—9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.—will hold However, seriousness of the situation is county-wide, and advisability of a general study for a complete outfall sewer system is stressed. Christmas Seals On Sale Monday Throughout U. S. The 39th annual sale of Christmas Seals, through which state and local tuberculosis associations obtain funds to carry on their fight against disease, go on sale in Anaheim, as elsewhere throughout the nation, next Monday, November 19. Orange county's goal is $35,000. Tuberculosis claimed 70 Orange county lives last year, William R. Hunds, president of the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association, said in urging support of the campaign. "Arrangements have been completed for delivery of the seals in Monday's mail," he said. "Niney-five per cent of the funds raised by their sale is used within the state, the remaining 5 per cent, only, being sent to the national organization. "I hope that every Anaheimer who is called on will respond, and that any we may have overlooked will communicate with Mrs. Edna Hewitt Crawford, executive secretary, 112 East Fifth street, Santa Ana, who will send seals in plenty of time for use on Christmas cards and gifts." Boy Scouts are assisting in the campaign by delivering posters, and by otherwise making themselves useful to the campaign directors. STOLEN AÑAHEIM AUTO FOUND IN PORTERVILLE The sheriff of Tulare county has advised Anaheim police that an automobile stolen here a week ago from George L. Baehier, 167 West Center street, has been recovered in Porterville. Whether a real live Santa will be on the streets is a matter still to be decided, but the Rev. Schmelzer of the chamber of commerce announced that he has found all necessary paraphernalia was left behind when Saint Nick departed after his most recent visit to Anaheim. As announced last week, regular week-day opening and closing hours will be observed by Anaheim retail stores until December 17, when Saturday hours—9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.—will hold through December 22. All stores will close at 5:30 on Christmas Eve. Two in Hospital After Motorcycle And Auto Collide Two persons were taken in an ambulance to the Orange county hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and an automobile at Center and Citron streets shortly after 7 o'clock last Sunday night. A sailor, Marrcus Domingo, of Long Beach Naval hospital, who was riding the motorcycle, and Shirley Fini, also of Long Beach, riding with him, were injured, and the motorcycle damaged. William T. Clark of Burbank driver of the automobile, gave Anaheim police a report of the accident. County Dog License Fees Are Increased With a view to making the county pound self-supporting, the board of supervisors has increased dog licenses $1, thereby doubling the fee for males and making the rate $3 instead of $2 for females. The change applies to all unincorporated areas and becomes effective Dec. 7.