anaheim-gazette 1946-03-07

COLONY QUIPS One of the finest parties ever put on in Anaheim was enjoyed last week by some 250 baseball fans, who sat down at an Elks' club banquet honoring the Saint Louis Browns. The Anaheim Bulletin, its publisher, L. H. (Gov.) Loudon, and his sports editor, Jimmie Heffron, deserve a large helping of praise for their work in arranging the whole affair. "Gov." got his wife, Mrs. L. H. Loudon, and their daughter, Mrs. Mildred Loudon Taggert, to spend a lot of time on the decorations; and a beautiful job they did, too. The friends and fans just came and enjoyed those decorations, the food and the entertainment, without giving a thought to all the work that had gone into making the affair the success it was. Everett Cone, chamber president, acted as MC. Mayor Charles Pearson welcomed all present, and Secretary Charles DeWitt of the Browns responded, extending his thanks for courtesy received and particularly mentioning Councilman Bob Boney, Vic Ruedy, superintendent of La Palma park, and Jimmie Heffron of the Bulletin. Secretary DeWitt then introduced his brother, William De Witt, vice-president and general manager of the Browns, who gave our town, and particularly our ball park, some fine praise. He also gave the chamber of commerce an assist for keeping its word on the weather. Luke Sewell, manager of the Browns, then got on his feet and, in a "ranid fire" manner introspects... Secretary DeWift then introduced his brother, William DeWitt, vice-president and general manager of the Browns, who gave our town, and particularly our ball park, some fine praise. He also gave the chamber of commerce an assist for keeping its word on the weather. Luke Sewell, manager of the Browns, then got on his feet and, in a "rapid-fire" manner, introduced his players and gave a little background on each one. The fire and grace exhibited by this fine manager entitles his team to a spot in the first division, at least, in the minds of those present the other night. Eddie Bracken, well known screen star, then put on an act which kept the assemblage in virtual hysterics. All in all, it was a fine evening in the best Anaheim tradition and worthy of the praise given by the visitors from out of town. We saw a boat traveling down the highway yesterday. No, we were in good health and in possession of all known facilities. There is was going along at a good clip and the propeller not even turning. Around in front the word jeep appeared. So we figured out it was an amphibious jeep already for an amphibian landing. Can't guarantee that last line, maybe it was an amphibian jeep ready for an amphibious landing. Wish some "brain" would straighten us out. Bill Glodfelty, local jeep distributor, told us all about the machine but refused to be quoted on the terminology. Bill discoursed at length about a trip this amphibian automobile took down the Los Angeles river into the harbor. We guess the next thing will be a jeep that will run on the highway, swim through the water and fly in the air. Don't know, do you? What General Sherman said about war also goes for the kind of peace we are having. Some people are always looking for something to do which will keep them from doing much of anything. Charging some of these Hollywool stars with mental cruelty in divorce actions seem to be highly flattering. Radio is a device which sounds fine in your own home but terrible coming from the neighbors. One waltz, "Blue Danube," the orchestra displayed a technique seldom found in musical organizations of a much larger membership and of an older age group. No special mention can be made of a single member of the orchestra since each young artist had their own specific part to play, but one of the most enjoyable selections was the "Dance Chinoise" and "Danse des Mirlits" from the "Nutcracker Suite" by Tschalkowsky with the flute trio composed of Shirley Anderson, Phyllis Hughes and Barbara Crane, bringing out the colorful "personality" of each of the numbers. Unusual in its presentation was the "Story of the Three Bears" by Long with the narrator being Wendell Taylor, 9 years old, who has given this number several times, proving to be one of the most popular features of the evening concert. As he unfolded the nursery story of the "Three Bears," the orchestra accented the various characters and places with appropriate music, the story ending with the three bears eating each other, the mama bear eating the baby bear, the papa bear eating the mama bear, all but her tail and "that is the tale you have just heard," concluded Wendell. Opening the program following the 15-minute intermission, the orchestra presented "William Tell Overture — Allegro Vivace" by Rossini, a selection that is popular the world over for the stirring intonations of instruments and the dramatic climax that is achieved. "Evening Prayer" from "Hansel and Gretel" by Humperdinck was followed by a soprano sold by Marilyn Nuffer, age 15 years, entitled "Lo! Hear the Gentle Lark" by Bishop, assisted by Shirley Anderson, flutist. Miss Perkins, the director, orchestrated the number, which was beautifully presented. Coming as a surprise to the audience, spellbound in its attractiveness, was the popping of the weasel, apparently one of the largest of the weasels, when one of Avalon Resumes Catalina Island Trips This Week Shedding the battle gray in which she served for the duration as a Maritime Commission trainer. At High Mark SACRAMENTO. — State trooper Thomas H. Kuchel announced that California's expatures for the cost of govern during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1945, totaled $310,509,489 compared with $268,701,444; 1943-44—an increase of $41051, to reach an all-time high. Consolidated state revives from all sources for the year ed June 30, 1945, according Kuchel, also reached an all-high of $422,862,029; exceeding cost of government for the year by $112,352,531. State revenues have exceeded governmental cost expenditures consistently over the last five period, Kuchel said. He figures showing the following: nual excess of receipts over penditures: 1941 — $23,611; 1942—$78,774,477; 1943—$116; 425; 1944—$131,990,211; and—$112,352,531. SOME OLD OBLIGATIONS The $310,509,498 disbursed ing the year ended June 30 consists of $305,542,879 for errnmental cost obligations in red during that year, and $4619 for obligations incurred not paid during war years. Unemployment insurance (Continued from Page 1) Gl Interest in Heightened by Charles Kuchel Justice 23 Years Not a Candidate After serving 23 years as tice of the peace of Anahiem township, Justice Charles Kuche will retire with completion of present term. That Judge Kuchel was sent in his announced intention ending his long public career came apparent last Friday, closing of the period for fof declaration of intention candidates in the coming elect. Seeking the post to be vacby Kuchel are two Anaheim torneys: Warren L. Schutz, cently returned from service naval lieutenant, and Eldon Stark. What General Sherman said about war also goes for the kind of peace we are having... Some people are always looking for something to do which will keep them from doing much of anything... Charging some of these Hollywood stars with mental cruelty in divorce actions seem to be highly flattering... Radio is a device which sounds fine in your own home but terrible coming from the neighbors... One reason why there is so much room at the top is that most of us are too lazy to climb... Some people are willing to believe almost anything you tell them if you whisper it... A good memory test is trying to recall some of the things you were worrying about last week... Many a man keeps his nose to the grindstone so his wife can turn hers up at the neighbors... And many a man owes his success to a cool, level head—his wife's. One of Senator Soaper’s friends who owns two pounds of butter and a little bacon is looking over the new model refrigerators for something with a time lock in the door. "I am not divine," admits Emperor Hirohito. A neighbor editor comments that all those mandates from on high must have been the voices of the boys in the back room. The Duke of Windsor is mentioned for the post of secretary-general of the UNO. This raises possibilities for others of the unemployed, such as Charles Chaplin and Tommy Manville. Work hard and save your money, and some day you will have the privilege of hearing your neighbors call you a reactionary old mossback." Avalon Resumes Catalina Island Trips This Week Shedding the battle gray in which she served for the duration as a Maritime Commission training ship, the S. S. Avalon yesterday returned, like many another veteran, to her pre-war job of carrying passengers between Wilmington and Santa Catalina island. First sailing was at 9 a.m. Painted a shimmering white and fresh from her trial run, after overhauling, the Avalon looked her old self. However, her bar and dance floor have not yet been restored. She will make six round trips weekly. Catalina island also rapidly is being restored as a lure to vacationists. Avalon’s sister ship, the S.S. Catalina, will return to service in the late summer or fall. $75,000 Auto Court in Prospect For Northern Part of Anaheim Increasing relief for Anaheim’s shortage of housing facilities was further indicated when the city council Tuesday night granted variance from the single-unit zoning ordinance, to permit construction of a $75,000 auto court and trailer park on North Los Angeles street and extending along the west side of Homer, facing La Palma park. Melvin E. Stevens of Whittier outlined plans for the 10-unit motel on lots Nos. 11 to 29 in the Anaheim Home tract. Construction will begin immediately, he told the "city fathers." He anticipates little or no difficulty in obtaining materials, cause of priorities being graced for such construction, due the stringent need for houses throughout not only the Southland, but most of the remaining of the country, as well. Plans and specifications, which included the architect’s concept of the elevations of the building indicate, according to the city officials, that the facilities will provide a distinct improvement in the district, which is almost the northern city limits. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1946 Y PRESENTS TUES. EVE. of accomplished concert masters, city Youth Symphony orchestra Perkins, presented the second tuesday evening at the Fullerton audience complimenting them arted applause, attesting to the was received. State Receipts And Expenses At High Marks ACRAMENTO. — State Conder Thomas H. Kuchel announced that California’s expendies for the cost of government ing the fiscal year ending June 1945, totaled $310,509,498, as paired with $268,701,447 for -44—an increase of $41,808,- to reach an all-time high. consolidated state revenues in all sources for the year endJune 30, 1945, according to Browns Add Three Games With L. A.; Two for Anaheim Bill DeWitt, vice-president and general manager of the Browns, yesterday announced addition of three games to the team's schedule of exhibitions in the Southland. All are against the Los Angeles Angeles. Two of the contests, one a Sunday game to be played March 17, will be at La Palma park. The other here was carded for Thursday, March 14. First of the three games will be played March 12 on the Angeles "home grounds" at Fullerton. Assessor Outlines Tax Exemption of State’s Veterans For the benefit of veterans who are not familiar with procedure necessary to obtain exemption from city and county taxation, the following information, comering the main points, is furnish- Browns Take Series; Beat Pirates, 13-2 Slamming Frankie Frisch and his boarding party of Pirates with everything but the batboy, Luke Sewell’s St. Louis Browns repulsed the brigands’ second invasion of La Palma park yesterday, to take the deciding contest of their first three-game series. Burying three Pittsburgh hurlers under 17 hits, the Browns romped off to a 13-2 victory. The Pirates were able to find four Brownie pitchers for but six safeties. The Browns showed a lot of power in yesterday's game, before Sewell decided at the end of the sixth inning that a dozen runs are enough for any ball club in one afternoon, and trotted virtually an entire new team, with exception of Chuck Stevens, onto the field. That Long Beach taxpayer struck out twice, but had two singles out of five times up, one of them a bunt intended for a sacrifice with two on. Would ‘Tie Causes Dump Tin Cans in City VAC. Almost new, ha! Numerous complaints concerning dumping of tin vacant lots by person than the owners cause Clerk Charles Griffith that such practice is no law. Present city ordinance tain only to dumping and offal." Reasonable tin cans hardly fall in category, regardless of lot they may fall, in the City Attorney Leo R. Frils is drawing an en­ment to the present order to be presented to the with view to correcting dition. Local Woman Raped; Sailor Faces Charge Edwin W. Meyers, 20 y Assessor Outlines Tax Exemption of State’s Veterans For the benefit of veterans who are not familiar with procedure necessary to obtain exemption from city and county taxation, the following information, coming the main points, is furnished by Anaheim City Assessor H. S. Jayne. Property, to the amount of $1000 assessed value of every veteran resident of this state, who has served in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Revenue Marine (Revenue Cutter) service of the United States in time of war, and who has received an honorable discharge therefrom, or who in time of war is in such service, shall be exempt from taxation. “Resident of this state” mentioned above, means those whose home residence has been in California for at least a year. The exempted property must be owned by the claimant on or before the first Monday of March of year claim is filed. This applies to the widow real estate (Continued on Page 10) Workers Asked to Rush Reports on Red Cross Drive Workers in the Red Cross fundraising campaign are urged by A. J. Schutte, chairman, to complete their solicitation and make their returns to chapter headquarters on East Center street as soon as possible. Of the 224 workers in the field, only seven had returned their folders yesterday morning. For that reason, no announcement has been made of the amount of money contributed to date. The Southern California Telephone company, through F. N. Rush, vice-president, has announced contribution of $46,380 to the drive in Southern California. The amount is part of $100,-000 given to the Red Cross by the holding company, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, to chapters in the territory it serves. This money will be allocated to local chapters. Amount coming to Anaheim has not been revealed. The Bank of America announces it has delivered a check for $125 to the local chapter, as proportionate share of the bank's statewide gift of $75,000. The drive opened Feb. 28 to run through this month. Anaheim's quota is $23,600, of which but $8200 must be raised this year, due to a surplus of $15,400 remaining from last year. Because of that surplus, it is hoped the drive may be completed with view to correcting old edition. Local Woman Raped; Sailor Faces Charge Edwin W. Meyers, 20 years of Bear Lake, Mich., a stationed at Los Alamitos station, is being held by officials at El Toro on a rape, police announce. The alleged offense was 37-year-old Anaheim woman curred shortly before Monday on the lot behind automobile club headquarter 132 North Los Angeles st. The suspect was arrested officers Miranda and Vicki the alley between Central Chartres streets, just north of North Claudina street, as returning to the scene of crime, police say, to re-billfold he had lost. The victim of the allay (Continued on Page 1) Interest in Home Ownership Heightened by New Loan Terms Charles Kuchel, Justice 23 Years, Not a Candidate Her serving 23 years as justice of the peace of Anaheimship, Justice Charles Kuchel retiree with completion of his term. At Judge Kuchel was serious his announced intention of giving his long public career apparent last Friday, with one of the period for filing declaration of intention for dates in the coming election. Making the post to be vacated Kuchel are two Anaheim attorneys: Warren L. Schutz, recently returned from service as a lieutenant, and Eldon W. Interest locally among ex-service men in possibility of home ownership under the service men's readjustment act is heightened by liberalization by the Veterans Administration of guarantee of veterans' loans, according to banking and building and loan officers. Many applications already had been made for loans to veterans, they said. The more liberal terms, effective immediately upon their announcement Feb. 28, already had begun to be felt in increasing number of discharged service men applying for real estate and building loans here this week. SIGN ONLY ONCE Under the new procedure, Veterans' Administration loan guarantee forms have been materially simplified by the fact that the veteran is normally required to sign only one legal-sized sheet (Continued on Page 2) County Make Building Prog Moving toward reality program entailing invoices quarter million dollars, instructed County Council with architects for the estimated to cost a mile. They include a new county hospital; detention facilities at the juvenile home a new county library. These were among improvements listed by Chairman Willis Warne printed exclusively in the e-book of this newspaper, Feb. 7 it became apparent that the bill, returning some $90 of surplus state wartime to the cities and counties state, would become a law COST ESTIMATE RAISEN At that time, Warner es cost of the three projects tioned would total $650,000 ed: hospital, $450,000; $150,000, and juvenile home 000. Estimate of the hospition now is placed at $the library building, $200,000 (Continued on Page 1) At Judge Kuchel was serious about announcing intention of filing his long public career be-apparent last Friday, with sign of the period for filing declaration of intention for updates in the coming election. Making the post to be vacated Muchel are two Anaheim attorneys: Warren L. Schutz, recently returned from service as a lieutenant, and Eldon W. SIGN ONLY ONCE Under the new procedure, Veterans' Administration loan guarantee forms have been materially simplified by the fact that the veteran is normally required to sign only one legal-sized sheet (Continued on Page 2) Sale of Surplus At El Toro Base Is in Progress The supply officer, Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, is offering small lots of surplus property as well, as salvage and scrap, for sale to the public. Most sales will be on an "informal negotiated" basis; however "sealed bid sales" will be held when deemed advisable. Existing regulations do not permit sales to officers or enlisted Navy personnel or civilian employees of the Navy. Material will be sold in lots of reasonable quantity, but will not be based on "dime store" tactics. The minimum quantities or price will depend on the type of material to be sold. For the convenience of prospective buyers, samples of most items will be on display in building 321. The present offering consists of aluminum rivets, thickness gages, cutting and "V" blocks, flaring tools, combination flaring tools, pyralin hammer tips, and star drills. Other items will be continuously added, however, the above items are the only ones available at this time. Prospective purchasers are invited too contact J. C. Thille or William S. Caldwell, telephone Santa Ana 4601; extension, 310, for additional information. Constable Marion Candidate Again Ed Marion, veteran constable of the justice court of Anaheim township, has filed as a candidate for reelection. Marion is well known throughout the entire surrounding area, having resided on the same ranch on Euclid avenue near Ball road virtually all of his life. Born in New York state, Marion came here with his parents at the age of 3 years. They reared their family on the place where Marion now resides. He has held the office of constable 24 years; being one year longer in office than Justice Charles Kuchel, with whom he has served and who has refused to file for another term, because of his health. Passenger Hurt In Auto Crash Automobiles driven by June Cox of Fullerton and Sam G. Legg of Long Beach collided at Los Angeles and Center streets at 2:12 a.m., Monday, according to police reports. Dorothy L. Legg received cuts on her nose and leg. The chief underground wealth of India is derived from salt, coal, petroleum, manganese, gold, lead, silver, iron and copper. Child Who Earn $500 Must File Return on Income Minor children are warned Collector of Internal Revenue C. Westover that they file their own federal income returns, if they earned as much as $500 during 1945. "Even if income was less $500 last year, the minor file a return in order to a refund of any taxes wished from his 1945 wages," We advised. "Parents are no longer required to include the income of minor children in their own return, regardless of the amount of that income. If it exceeds $500, the parents may not dependency credit for the income. If the income was less than credit may be taken for the amount required to file tax returns a remit taxes will be held listing their children fail to meet tax requirements," Westover clared. Would 'Tie Can' To Those Dumping Tin Cans in City VAC. Almost new, has attachNumerous complaints concerning dumping of tin cans on vacant lots by persons other than the owners caused City Clerk Charles Griffith to learn that such practice is not against the law. Present city ordinances pertain only to dumping of "filth and offal." Reasonably clean tin cans hardly fall in either category, regardless of whose lot they may fall, in the opinion of City Attorney Leo Erlis. Erlis is drawing an amendment to the present ordinance, to be presented to the council with view to correcting the condition. Local Woman Raped; Sailor Faces Charge Edwin W. Meyers, 20 years old, FRIENDS HONOR TOM KUCHEL WITH DINNER HERE, OPENING CAMPAIGN FOR CONTROLLER Home-town friends of former State Senator Thomas H. (Tommy) Kuchel will honor him with a congratulatory dinner at the Anaheim Elks club Tuesday night, March 19. While the affair is announced as being arranged to compliment him on his recent appointment by Governor Warren to succeed the late Harry B. Riley as state controller, it is considered generally as launching Senator Kuchel's campaign for election to that office. The unexpired term he fills will end next January, and successor to the office of controller will be named at the coming June 4 election. Attendance at the dinner, limited to 250 persons because of space available, will be confined to his friends in his native Orange county. Tickets are being pro-rated among the various communities of the county. Popularity of this native-born son of the Southland who, despite his ten years of service in the state assembly, was the youngest member of the senate when Governor Warren singled him out as his choice to succeed to the important post in charge of state fl Local Woman Raped; Sailor Faces Charge Edwin W. Meyers, 20 years old, of Bear Lake, Mich., a sailor stationed at Los Alamitos naval station, is being held by Navy officials at El Toro on a charge of rape, police announce. The alleged offense against a 7-year-old Anaheim woman occurred shortly before midnight Monday on the lot behind the automobile club headquarters at 32 North Los Angeles street. The suspect was arrested by officers Miranda and Vipond in the alley between Center and Chartres streets, just west of North Claudina street, as he was returning to the scene of the crime, police say, to recover a willfold he had lost. The victim of the alleged assault (Continued on Page 11) THOMAS H. KUCHEL DISCHARGED AND HOME Discharged recently after serving his country since May 13, 1943, Pfc. Russell E. Schmitt is back at home again. Among the many places where he saw active duty are Noumea, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, B. S. I., Emirau island, Guam, Okinawa and Ryuku islands. County Makes First Move in Huge Building Program to Cost Millions Moving toward realization of plans for a public building program entailing investment of approximately ten and a quarter million dollars, the county board of supervisors has instructed County Counsel Joel E. Ogle to draw up a contract with architects for the first projects on the list, which are estimated to cost a million dollars. They include a new wing for the county hospital; detention facilities at the juvenile home, and new county library. These were among projected improvements listed by Board chairman Willis Warner and printed exclusively in the columns this newspaper, Feb. 7, when became apparent that the Field II, returning some $90,000,000 surplus state wartime taxes the cities and counties of the state, would become a law. OST ESTIMATE RAISED At that time, Warner estimated that of the three projects mentioned would total $650,000, dividend: hospital, $450,000; library, 550,000, and juvenile home, $50,-10. Estimate of the hospital addition now is placed at $500,000; the library building, $200,000, and (Continued from Page 2) Manslaughter Is Charged Autoist In Fatal Wreck Preliminary hearing of a charge of manslaughter against John Onson of Huntington Beach will be held next Tuesday before City Judge Frank Tausch. The charge results from an automobile accident at Manchester avenue and Broadway. Feb. 20, which brought death to Cpl. James Katsaromitsos of Santa Ana Army Air base. Onson was charged, following an inquest into Katsaromitsos' death, held at the Brown mortuary in Santa Ana last Thursday afternoon. Feb. 28. New Senator Mav Be Named In November Gov. Earl Warren is asked to call the special election to name a successor to Thomas H. Kuchel as state senator from Orange county to coincide with the general election in November, in a letter written this week by County Clerk B. J. Smith. Smith explained that the November date is favored over that of the June 4 primary, because it will less complicate the ticket and because final results of the June balloting, in cases where run-offs are necessary, will not be settled until November. Child Who Earned $500 Must File Return on Income Minor children are warned by collector of Internal Revenue Bureau C. Westover that they must be their own federal income tax returns, if they earned as much as $500 during 1945. Even if income was less than $500 last year, the minor should be a return in order to secure refund of any taxes withheld from his 1945 wages," Westover advised. "Parents are no longer required to include the income of their minor children in their own tax return, regardless of the amount that income. If it exceeded $500, the parents may not take a dependency credit for the child. The income was less than $500, credit may be taken for the child a dependent, even though he owes a refund of withheld taxes. In such cases, however, parents are cautioned that they must be able to prove they applied more than one-half of the amount necessary for the report of the child during the war." Parents of minor children referred to file tax returns and tomit taxes will be held liable if their children fail to meet their requirements," Westover deferred. Of manslaughter against John Onson of Huntington Beach will be held next Tuesday before City Judge Frank Tausch. The charge results from an automobile accident at Manchester avenue and Broadway Feb. 20, which brought death to Cpl. James Katsaromitsos of Santa Ana Army Air base. Onson was charged, following an inquest into Katsaromitsos' death, held at the Brown mortuary in Santa Ana last Thursday afternoon, Feb. 28. Cars driven by Onson and Clarence Smith of Fullerton collided, injuring both drivers and two other persons besides Katsaromitsos, who is said to have been riding with Onson. Special Census in Anaheim This Year Is a Possibility The city of Anaheim will pay approximately $1500 for a special federal census this year—and show a profit on the deal at the end of two years, if plans contained in a resolution passed by the council Tuesday night materialize. City Clerk Charles Griffith was instructed to take the matter up with the federal bureau of census. Figures were prepared by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood, showing that increased gasoline taxes and other state monies distributed on a per-capita basis, would total $1400 the first year, and $2800 annually thereafter until the next regular census in 1950, provided the special census substantiates the estimated increase in Anaheim's population from the 11,-031 shown in the 1940 census to 13,000 at the present time. Plans had been made last year for the special census here, but were abandoned under impression that the law permitting cities to make such application was a war measure only. It now develops that such is not the case. The census will be taken as soon as approval of the federal agencies is obtained, Griffith said. Weather Varied Here Last Week The week's weather probably would be described by the weather experts as "variable" — and vary it did. With sunny days holding throughout, there was enough chill in winds, at times, to break the monotony; Sunday, for instance. Friday was described as setting a high temperature mark for that date over a period of 45 years in Los Angeles, where the mercury reached 87. But what worries the Southland is lack of moisture. Rains expected in February failed to materialize, and thus far March has been without precipitation in Anaheim. Anaheim Gazette, since 1870.