anaheim-gazette 1946-08-08

Thursday, August 8, 1946 Dwyer Reports On Toastmasters Seattle Confab John Dwyer, local delegate to the Toastmasters International convention, staged recently in Seattle, Washington, presented a report on conference activities during the regular weekly meeting last Monday night at the Parker House. Vice-president Bob Allen presided. President Sydney Pellew, who also attended the confab, and did not arrive at the Monday dinner session until 8 o'clock announced that he will give a detailed report on "doings in Seattle" highlighted by motion pictures during the next Anaheim meeting. He promises an exceptional and interesting affair. Speakers included John Gilmore, spoke on "Taxes"; John Knutzen, "Sky Highways," and Alfred Holve, "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure." Holve and Gilmore tied for the Patterson trophy. Creating a lively session was the table topic, "War Surplus" presented by Robert H. Allen, table topic chairman. Toastmaster of the evening was Royal Marten. Harold Alfson was evaluator and diction critic. Special guest was Clarence Lotze of Fullerton introduced to the group by Al Holve. League of Cities Meets Tonight To Plan Sales Tax Tonight's the night when the executive board of the League of Cities will get together for a discussion on final details for a uniform sales tax ordinance, which city councils of Orange county want to adopt in time to collect revenue during the last quarter of CHRISTIAN SCIENCE GROUP TO SPONSOR PROGRAM Next Sunday morning, the Columbia Church of the Air program will be broadcast under the auspices of the Christian Science Committee on publication, New York. The subject of the address will be "True Understanding". The broadcast will be released over station KNX at six o'clock, in the morning, Pacific time. City Will Not Have Sales Tax Anaheim will not have a city sales tax, according to Charles Griffith, city clerk. Other communities in Orange county may do it, but Anaheim, this time, will be left out! Retail buyers in the city will continue to pay the two and one-half per cent state sales tax and the sanitation levy, which affects only those who are using the city's facilities. Last Rites For E. M. McMillan Funeral services for Ehpriam M. McMillan, 72, a resident of Buena Park for the past 12 years, were conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel yesterday, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He died early Monday afternoon at the family home, 118 West 11th street, after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his widow, Fannie M. McMillan; three daughters, Mrs. Oltie May Goss of Banning, Mrs. Betty E. Sheriff of Encinitas and Mrs. Nina Matheus of Los Angeles; two sons, Barney E. McMillan of Long Beach and James F. McMillan of Summit City, California; two brothers, F. M. and John I. McMillan, both of Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Donna Minton of Ohio, Miss Elizabeth Rifle in the hands of a seven year old boy last Friday. "I'm going to shoot you," he said, and in a playful mood, he pulled the trigger. Little Barbara staggered back, holding her eye. Physicians removed the pellet and expressed hope that her sight may be saved. The case was not reported to the police until Monday afternoon. It is now under a thorough investigation by sheriff's deputies. Two More Local Boys Join Up For "He-Man's Job" Two more 18 year old Anaheim boys have answered the country's call by enlisting in the regular army at the local Army Recruiting office in Fullerton. By taking over this "he-man's job" for 18 months, the boys will be entitled to the 30 months of paid college time upon their discharge. Their names are listed as Edward Ochoa, son of Rita Muerlo, 141 Bush street, and John P. Salaets, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Salaets, 515 West Center street. Ochoa is a graduate of the Anaheim High school, and was a letterman having played quarterback on the football team for the Sunset league. He plans to attend college after his term of service. Salaets is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school and stated that he joined the army to learn a trade. Last Rites For Sandra L. Hovde Funeral services for Sandra Lee Hovde, seven and one-half-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Hovde of 545 Zeyn street, tiny automobile accident victim, was held this morning at the Hilgen- League of Cities Meets Tonight To Plan Sales Tax Tonight's the night when the executive board of the League of Cities will get together for a discussion on final details for a uniform sales tax ordinance, which city councils of Orange county want to adopt in time to collect revenue during the last quarter of 1946. A one-half per cent tax on all retail sales in their individual communities along lines on which the state retail sales tax is operating will be planned. The councils will have to adopt the ordinances this month so that they will become effective by Oct. 1. In the absence of President George N. Welmer of Orange, who is on vacation, W. H. Montague of Fullerton, vice-president of the league, will preside. They will convene at Mother's Kitchen cafe at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and conference. The average range of the size of farms in Sweden is from 5 to 45 acres. He is survived by his widow, Fannie M. McMillan; three daughters, Mrs. Oltie May Goss of Banning, Mrs. Betty E. Sheriff of Encinitas and Mrs. Nina Matheus of Los Angeles; two sons, Barney E. McMillan of Long Beach and James F. McMillan of Summit City, California; two brothers, F. M. and John I. McMillan, both of Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. Donna Minton of Ohio, Miss Elizabeth McMillan of Illinois and Miss Elna McMillan of Washington, D. C., and four grandchildren. He was a member of the Montebello Masonic Lodge No. 451. A native of Kentucky, he had been a resident of California for the last 42 years. Doctors Remove 'Air Rifle Shot From Child's Eye Facing the possibility of losing the sight of one eye, Barbara Ann Lewis, daughter of Mrs. Ruth Lewis, 400 Holt street, Buena Park, was taken to the St. Joseph hospital following a B-B shot wound said to be inflicted by an Salaets is a graduate of the Anaheim Union High school and stated that he joined the army to learn a trade. Last Rites For Sandra L. Hovde Funeral services for Sandra Lee Hovde, seven and one-half-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse W. Hovde of 545 Zeyn street, tiny automobile accident victim, was held this morning at the Hilgenfeld chapel at 10 o'clock. She died at the Los Amigos hospital near Norwalk following the tragic head-on collision which occurred early last Sunday afternoon on Firestone boulevard near San Antonio drive in Norwalk. She is survived by her parents, both injured in the accident, one sister, Victoria N. Hovde, 2, who escaped injuries; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hovde of Fargo, North Dakota; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Florence Tular of Anaheim; and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bauers of Esterville, Iowa. The Secretary of State in the President's cabinet is considered as first in importance and prestige in the President's cabinet. COMPLETE BODY AND FENDER WORK COMPLETE BODY AND FENDER WORK Experienced Painters and Body Men Fenders Straightened in One Day Estimates Made Promptly ANAHEIM GAZETTE Wingert Nabs 94 Frogs "Legs" "Ninety-four frogs legs; our most successful expedition so far!" Nick Wingert, owner of the Anaheim Auto Glass and Parts company, 124 North Los Angeles street, exclaimed when describing a frog spearing trip with several friends at Hodges reservoir, San Diego county, which began Saturday afternoon and concluded at 3 o'clock last Sunday morning. Those returning from the trip to enjoy a "big feed" at the Wingerts' spacious Long Beach home, 6839 California avenue, included Mrs. Wingert, hostess for the occasion; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wingert, Wingert's brother and sister-in-law; Mr. and Mrs. "Bob" Dowis and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Foulk, all of Long Beach. Wingert, a member of the local Izaak Waltons' club, has been enjoying hunting for these delectable amphibians "about every two weeks for years." "Beat chicken, they're wonderful," he says. Donkey Baseball; Legion Verses Elks Next Friday Baseball via donkeys will make its first curtain call here as Elks and American Legion jockeys tangle for their second annual game next Friday night at 8 o'clock at La Palma park diamond. Featured will be Riders "Billy" Steadman, Exalted Ruler of the Elks, and Henry DuBois, commander of the American Legion post. Music will be played by the Elks band under the baton of Herb Salveson. Ross Laird will emcee the unique game. Umpire for the occasion will be Carl A. Reeske. MR. AND MRS C. B. WARD RETURN TO ANAHEIM Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Ward, formerly of this city, have returned to make their home here after residing in Coalinga, central California, for the past 11 years. Ward, an oil man, asked for a company transfer to Anaheim. He is working now on the Emrey line, Well known by many Anaheimers, Mrs. Ward, the former Miss Aline Adams, is a native of this city and attended local schools. More Building Permits Granted By County Dept. The county building department granted permits for the erection of two new residences and the addition of a room in the Anaheim area this week. An addition of a bedroom to a home on the east side of Western avenue, one-fourth mile north of Ball road, was permitted to Delas W. Cole of 9822 Western avenue. L. W. Derris, 1216 South Main street, Santa Ana, received a permit for a dwelling on the west side of Magnolia avenue, 200 feet south of Lincoln avenue, and permit was also granted to L. Barrows of Long Beach for pumice block dwelling on the south side of La Palma avenue 600 feet east of Gilbert street. LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON Mrs. Jonathan K. Shafer and two children, in company with her mother, Mrs. H. G. Carlin West Broadway, left last Sunday for Washington, D.C. where Ms. Shafer and children will remain to make their home while Cap Shafer is stationed in that city. Mrs. Carlin will see the sights of the eastern states and plans also to visit relatives in Indiana, returning to Anaheim sometime October. PRUDENCE BORCHERT Prudence Borchert, 8 pounds and 2 ounces of joy, made her presence known on Wednesday July 31, at Fullerton General hospital, when she greeted her new mother and dad, Mr. and Mr Frederick Borchert of near Yorba Linda. Also awaiting her return to her new home is an older sister. Maternal grandmother Mrs. Constantia Yorba and patrina. TERRY'S FOR BOYS AND STUDENTS 232 West Center Street 2 Doors West of Kresge Are You Ready Rites For A L. Hovde services for Sandra Lee en and one-half-month of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse of 545 Zeyn street, tiny accident victim, was morning at the Hilgenat 10 o'clock. She died Amigos hospital near following the tragic collision which occurred Sunday afternoon on boulevard near San Anlin Norwalk. vived by her parents, d in the accident, one eria N. Hovde, 2, who surlies; paternal grands. Elizabeth Hovde of th Dakota; maternal r., Mrs. Florence Tulheim, and maternal parents, Mr. and Mrs. rs of Esterville, Iowa. tary of State in the cabinet is considered importance and prestige ident's cabinet. Truman Proclaims Next Wednesday As Victory Day Proclaiming next Wednesday as Victory day, President Truman asked all Americans to observe this day in a solemn manner, in commemoration of the devotion of the men and women by whose sacrifices victory was achieved over the Japanese. The President proclaimed that "we must never diminish our efforts toward the attainment of a just and enduring peace." GET MARRIAGE LICENSE Raymond Theodore White and Virginia Straconer, both of Anahelm, obtained a marriage license in Santa Ana recently. FORD - STUDE FOR BOYS and STUDENTS 232 West Center Street 2 Doors West of Kress Are You Ready For School? Make your selection early from our complete stock of leading styles and materials Socks, Sweaters, Sport Shirts, Polo Shirts, Suits, Sport Coats, Dress Pants and School Pants JOE DALY, Manager Phone Anaheim 5400 BARBARA KILDUFF, Owner See the New Studebaker New Studebaker 1947 Model First Showing in Anaheim at LEAVITT FORD'S 226 So. Los Angeles Phone 2284 Magnolia avenue, 200 feet of Lincoln avenue, and a was also granted to L. C. of Long Beach for a block dwelling on the side of La Palma avenue, east of Gilbert street. FOR WASHINGTON Jonathan K, Shafer and children, in company with other, Mrs. H. G. Carlin of Broadway, left last Sunday Washington, D.C. where Mrs. and children will remain their home while Capt. is stationed in that city. Berlin will see the sights in eastern states and plans also relatives in Indiana, re- to Anaheim sometime in ANCE BORCHERT once Borchert, 8 pounds ounces of joy, made her known on Wednesday at Fullerton General hoshen she greeted her new and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Beck Borchert of near Yorba Also awaiting her return new home, is an older sis-aternal grandmother is instantia Yorba and pater- nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Borchert of route 1, Anaheim. Office Manager Of County OPA Resigns In S. A. Mrs. Nora Bastian, former chief clerk of the Anaheim OPA office, resigned her position as office manager and senior clerk of the county OPA office in Santa Ana last week. "We have to face these facts sometime, and we might as well face them now," she said. "I have nothing against OPA although I may not have approved of everything that was done. It is my belief that competition in business will soon be strong enough to bring prices back to normal." WANT TO BUILD A HOME? "We have the materials, and are in a position to give you a completed price on your home. Pay us a visit today . . . look over our modern and distinctive plans . . . and find out how YOU CAN BUILD A HOME NOW." ONE, TWO OR THREE BEDROOMS Certified Plan-Cut Buildings Co. 204 N. Highland, Fullerton Phone 139-J Better Designs Better Materials Better Service Less Cost Dealer Wanted for Anaheim. Phone for Appointment Come over on Brook Better Service Less Cost Dealer Wanted for Anaheim. 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