anaheim-gazette 1946-08-22

COLONY QUIPS From all reports Anaheim really rang the bell with its party for veterans at the City Park last Thursday. The reactions of the boys were loud and varied but they all added up to the fact that one and all had a good time. No long speeches or flag wavings were on the program to mar the event and that alone was a major victory. How many times have you been urged to attend a meeting only to get there and have your time taken up by some long winded individual who had nothing to add to your store of knowledge? That was precisely what many of the boys were afraid of and that is just what they did not get. A fine feed, an excellent show and a large helping of gossip made the affair a notable one. Anaheim is glad that the boys had a good outing. Our old friend Clem Whitaker is getting "het-up" about the lieutenant governor the people will be called upon to choose in November. His ideas are sound enough to pass on; California's Republican and Democratic leaders, who took an extended siesta after the June primary, are gradually waking up to the fact that the lieutenant governor elected in November is likely to be the pivot man who will play a vital role in determining important events in both state and national politics during the years just ahead. The political Rialto, as a conse- ANAH VOLUME LXXV ANAHEIM FIRE SWEEPS LIQUOR STORE IN STUBBORN $40,000 BLAZE A stubborn blaze of unknown cause swept the two-story brick Mother Colony liquor store, owned by Don Franks, 247 W. Cent street last Monday morning, damaging an estimated $40,000 worth of property and merchandise. Starting in the liquor store, the flames ate greedily along inside wall; shooting up a stairway and into Franks' storage room above. A full crew of seven "regulars," including Fire Chief R. Nyboe, and 16 volunteers answered the call, pushing hoses through the street doors and upstairs windows, braving hot tongues of flames and falling timber as they fought their way to the interior. Fanned by an air current from the ventilating system, the blaze ate through the heavy ceiling timber, sending billowing clouds of tar-black smoke along the entire block of buildings. Fearing for the Mother Colony House restaurant next door, Chief Nyboe ordered its front doors opened. Luckily, a key was obtained immediately, or the fire axes would have been put into action. Clouds of smoke issued from the Schutte Named Red Cross Fund Campaign Headquarters. A. J. Schutte was elected chairman of the Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross during the board meeting at the city hall Wednesday night of last week marking his third appointment to the important post. Reports from July highlighted the business session. Mr. M. A. Gauer, chaplain chairman, presided. A highly active post-war program has been outlined by the group with emphasis of the fi- California's Republican and Democratic leaders, who took an extended siesta after the June primary, are gradually waking up to the fact that the lieutenant governor elected in November is likely to be the pivot man who will play a vital role in determining important events in both state and national politics during the years just ahead. The political Rialto, as a consequence, is suddenly buzzing with increased interest in the race for second in command on California's Ship of State—and the contest promises to assume the proportions of a full-fledged governorship battle. As a matter of fact, the man chosen as lieutenant governor this fall has a goodly chance to become governor within two years—and may be a major factor in determining who is elected President of the United States in 1946! If the Republican nominee, Judge Goodwin J. Knight, who led the field at the primary, is elected lieutenant governor in November, GOP national leaders undoubtedly will look upon Governor Earl Warren with quickened interest as a prospective candidate for President, because in that event Mr. Warren could turn over the governor's office to a member of his own party. Republican scouts already have been in California, sizing up the situation for the Republican national committee. National Democratic leaders, on the other hand, shocked at Governor Warren's two-party victory at the June primary, are reported ready to pour considerable cash into California in an effort to save the remnants of their "package deal" from disaster in November—and State Senator John F. Shelley, the Bourbon nominee for lieutenant governor, will also have the aggressive backing of the CIO Political Action Committee. The Democratic high command, according to Washington observers, not only sees a possible chance to salvage something from the shipwreck of its California hopes by going all-out in the lieutenant governor's race here, but is also interested in slowing down the Warren presidential boom. Then, of course, there is the off-chance that Mr. Shelley, if elected lieutenant governor, might become governor and install a Democratic administration at Sacramento, in the event Governor Warren step-by-step by an air current from the ventilating system, the blaze through the heavy ceiling timber, sending billowing clouds of tar-black smoke along the entire block of buildings. Fearing for the Mother Colony House restaurant next door, Chief Nyboe ordered its front doors opened. Luckily, a key was obtained immediately, or the fire axes would have been put into action. Clouds of smoke issued from the interior and sprays of water leaked through the side wall facing the liquor store, but no fire was visible. Extensive damage by smoke and water was evident. Water had stained the wallpaper, and the expensive rugs on the upper floor were soaked by dirty black water. The first floor of the liquor store was a total wreck by this time, the second floor was badly scorched, and the roof was a blazing inferno. Grimly, with inspired determination and veteran skill, the firemen alternately disappeared in the black smoke, and reappeared, silhouetted against the background of blazing debris. Chief Nyboe, in fighting his way through a shattered glass door, became the first casualty, as his wrist was pierced by a shard of glass. Another man received a severe cut on his index finger as he carried a fire hose through a door. Gradually, after 45 minutes of burning, the fire was beaten. Steam clouds took the place of smoke and the dull roar of the blaze quieted, supplanted by the slop, slopping of water, and occasional tinkling of broken glass. "I'm proud of my boys," said Chief Nyboe, "they did a darned good job!" His left wrist was taped and bandaged. When asked about his injury, Nyboe said that nerves were cut, and he demonstrated an inability to move his fingers. "It's still bleeding," he said, "I think they'll have to stitch it for me." The fire started shortly after 1:00 a.m., taking more than a half hour to be extinguished. The engines guarded the store for the remainder of the night, leaving at 7:00 a.m. Inspection this morning revealed the interior to be an utter shambles, with exploded bottles of assorted liquors still lined neatly on the shelves. The metal covered ceiling sagged on one side, and workers were erecting heavy supports to prevent a cave-in. Funned by an air current from the ventilating system, the blaze through the heavy ceiling timber, sending billowing clouds of tar-black smoke along the entire block of buildings. Fearing for the Mother Colony House restaurant next door, Chief Nyboe ordered its front doors opened. Luckily, a key was obtained immediately, or the fire axes would have been put into action. Clouds of smoke issued from the interior and sprays of water leaked through the side wall facing the liquor store, but no fire was visible. Extensive damage by smoke and water was evident. Water had stained the wallpaper, and the expensive rugs on the upper floor were soaked by dirty black water. The first floor of the liquor store was a total wreck by this time, the second floor was badly scorched, and the roof was a blazing inferno. Grimly, with inspired determination and veteran skill, the firemen alternately disappeared in the black smoke, and reappeared, silhouetted against the background of blazing debris. Chief Nyboe, in fighting his way through a shattered glass door, became the first casualty, as his wrist was pierced by a shard of glass. Another man received a severe cut on his index finger as he carried a fire hose through a door. Gradually, after 45 minutes of burning, the fire was beaten. Steam clouds took the place of smoke and the dull roar of the blaze quieted, supplanted by the slop, slopping of water, and occasional tinkling of broken glass. "I'm proud of my boys," said Chief Nyboe, "they did a darned good job!" His left wrist was taped and bandaged. When asked about his injury, Nyboe said that nerves were cut, and he demonstrated an inability to move his fingers. "It's still bleeding," he said, "I think they'll have to stitch it for me." The fire started shortly after 1:00 a.m., taking more than a half hour to be extinguished. The engines guarded the store for the remainder of the night, leaving at 7:00 a.m. Inspection this morning revealed the interior to be an utter shambles, with exploded bottles of assorted liquors still lined neatly on the shelves. The metal covered ceiling sagged on one side, and workers were erecting heavy supports to prevent a cave-in. A.J. Schutte was elected chairman of the Anaheim chapter of American Red Cross during board meeting at the city hall Wednesday night of last week marking his third appointment to the important post. Reports from July highlighted the business session. Mr. M. A. Gauer, chairman presided. A highly active post-war program has been outlined by group with emphasis of the five peacetime project since December 1941 falling on aid to hospitalize veterans, needy and victims of emergencies such as fire, flood and earthquake, both in this country and abroad. Field representatives here to assist in guidance of the chapters activities include Phyllis Boyer nutrition field representative who spent two days with Mrs. L. Wisser, local nutrition chairman George Logan, general field representative, and Pearl Walker home service department representative from area office. E.M. Schottland, disaster representation from area office, attended the open session,' emergency relief meeting last month, making recommendations concerning the local relief program. Mrs. Royes highly complimented Mrs. Roy Selsing, local home service department head stated that the Anaheim chapter doing a fine piece of work in this line. Forty-six cases are open Mrs. Helsing revealed in her report. There are also 11 new cases and assistance to seven persons on record. The production report showed that hospitalized veterans and needy received 27 knitted and 11 sewed garments with volunteered seamstresses donating a total of 700 hours. Bed side bags, kaggs, slippers, sweaters and coats are still needed urgently by veterans; it was announced Mrs. Gauer urged members to create these articles for grateful hospitalized service men. "Learn to Swim" program reports revealed that 14 junior certificates seven senior life saving and one water safety instructor certificates had been issued for completed work, and that 59 intermediate and 46 beginners' certifications have been issued on passport examination dates since January 2013. According to Washington observers, not only sees a possible chance to salvage something from the shipwreck of its California hopes by going all-out in the lieutenant governor's race here, but is also interested in slowing down the Warren presidential boom. Then, of course, there is the off-chance that Mr. Shelley, if elected lieutenant governor, might become governor and install a Democratic administration at Sacramento, in the event Governor Warren stepped up to higher office in Washington. If Warren should not become the GOP nominee for President, there still remains the very definite likelihood that he would be offered a position in the cabinet—possibly the United States attorney generalship—in the event a Republican administration took over the reins in the national capital. So when either Goodwin Knight or his rival, Jack Shelley, comes to town, look them over carefully. The lieutenant governor you select may be governor before you get another chance to cast a ballot—and your selection may even determine whether the next President of the United States hails from California! When a man can forget his race prejudice, there is much to stir the imagination in the struggle of the American Negro up from bondage. For many years Booker T. Washington symbolized the hope of the race for a respected place in American citizenship. Then there was George Washington Carver. And now comes another great Negro scientist to command the admiration of fair-minded men, Dr. Percy L. Julian, director of research of the Glidden Co. The first child labor law of the world was passed by the English Parliament in 1802. It reduced the hours of labor to 12 per day. The fire started shortly after 1:00 a.m., taking more than a half hour to be extinguished. The engines guarded the store for the remainder of the night, leaving at 7:00 a.m. Inspection this morning revealed the interior to be an utter shambles, with exploded bottles of assorted liquors still lined neatly on the shelves. The metal covered ceiling sagged on one side, and workers were erecting heavy supports to prevent a cave-in. Water was ankle deep in places and the walls were black and soggy. Cartons of assorted cigarettes were still in place, but most of the wrappers wholly, or partially burnt off. Mute evidence of accommodating business still remained. "We have ice-cold wine." Rotarians Enjoy Fishing Party Earl Woodward, president of city's Rotarians, pulled in a 12-pound halibut, making himself current "champ" of the club's "fish party," which took place just off Port Lido last week. The group, which included Rotarians and their guests, started seaward at dawn on the fishing boat "Challenger," and before they set foot on Port Lido again, Woodward proudly held the heaviest catch for the party. Their total haul included a shark, 24 barracuda, many tom cods, 61 halibut, three sculpins and seven calico bass. Marked "present" at this session were John and Steve Knutson, Leroy Ater and son, Leroy, Jr., Mel Gauer, Dr. C. O. Patterson, Elton Patterson, Dr. Howard Tews, Norma Tews, James and Richard Spire, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank, Fred Frank, Eldon Deering, Elmer K. Conklin, and Claude Russell. The circus was introduced into the United States by P. T. Barnum of Connecticut. The new sanitation levy for in less than ten days has resulted in its financial obligations, according to The inflating prices of goods and ber of wage-raises has brought an endment which can be diverted. A maintenance sum of $54,000 has been budgeted for sanitation to be used during the fiscal year of 1948-47. The items not included in the budget for this period have been listed by Griffith for publication: Domestic sewers, job 232B (contract), $5,600; job 232F, located on La Palma avenue, a feeder line; $47,000; joint outfall sewer, section 1, Santa Ana; $18,010; join outfall sewer, section 2; survey plans, special relief line; $2,522 paved streets; from special gas tax street improvement fund; no estimate; oiled streets; job 237 commercial; Patt and part of Olive street; $20,000; storm drains; from special gas tax street improvement fund; no estimate; light and power; 3,000 KVA substation at plan No. 2; $50,000; light and power KV/line via water, Palm and L ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1946 R STORE TO BLAZE swept the two-story brick Don Franks, 247 W. Center on estimated $40,000 worth of stores ate greedily along the into Franks' storage room. Shutte Named Red Cross Fund Campaign Head Schutte was elected chair of the 1947 campaign fund Anaheim chapter of the San Red Cross during the meeting at the city hall today night of last week, giving his third appointment to important post. Reports highlighted the business session Mr. M. A. Gauer, chapter man, presided. Highly active post-war pro-cess been outlined by the with emphasis of the first Kuchel Divides Gas Tax Revenue For Last Quarter Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller, apportioned $16,081,771 of gasoline tax revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 1940, last week. Distributed to the 58 counties of the state was one-third of the total apportionment, and the remaining $10,721,181 was deposited in the state highway fund. The division of highways will allocate $2,680,295 from this amount to be expended for street and highway construction and maintenance within the cities of California. The balance remaining in the highway fund will be used for construction and improvement of the state highway system. Kuchel affirmed this apportionment to represent an increase of 47.93 per cent over the amount apportioned for the corresponding quarter last year. "The current apportionment of $16,081,771 is an all-time high," said Kuchel, "the largest previous apportionment having been $15,-480,786 for the quarter ended Sep." Bathers Beware! Many severe cases of erythema have been reported by Anaheim residents, especially by those who recently vacationed at the nearby coastal beaches. Lifeguards at the La Palma plung warn, "Be careful, please, if you find any noticeable symptoms developing on your body, report it to us and we'll treat you immediately! Don't kid yourself folks! Erythema has been known to kill!" Erythema symptoms can be recognized easily, by the bright red areas showing up on the arms, legs, back, face and sometimes even on the toes. People have sometimes been known to wear a "nose mask," hoping to prevent the development of erythema on the probiscus. A day or two after contracting this affliction, large, watery blisters have often been known to break out, with immense areas of skin literally flapping off the body several days later. In fact, a number of the leading physicians in Anaheim have aptly named the condition, "the great skin remover!" Incidentally, the average man has a name for erythema on the probiscus. New Mill Community City to Produce Ladies' Hosiery W. D. Grafton, chairman City Planning Commission nounced a new industry in helm, which will prove we to the ladies and at the same show up as a new landmark the city. Nylons, the elusive article feminine apparel that causes many lines and department rols during and after World II, will soon be manufactured a new plant owned by the fornia Maid Hosiery mills in N. Los Angeles street. The latest and most modern electronic machines used in ing nylons will be installed in mill, and production is expected to begin in December, with quality output planned to be released by January 1. President and general manager of the company, Emil Mitz stated that the plant will enlarge about 200 workers, made Anaheim residents, and train Schutte was elected chair of the 1947 campaign fund of Anaheim chapter of the San Red Cross during the meeting at the city hall today night of last week, giving his third appointment to important post. Reports for highlighted the business sessMr. M. A. Gauer, chapter man, presided. Highly active post-war proas has been outlined by the with emphasis of the first one project since December, billing on aid to hospitalized patients, the needy, and victims urgencies such as fire, flood quake, both in this county abroad. Representatives here to assist guidance of the chapter's es include Phyllis Boyes, an field representative who two days with Mrs. L. N. local nutrition chairman; Logan, general field repive, and Pearl Walker, service department represe from area office. E. M. and disaster representative area office, attended the session, emergency relief last month, making recations concerning the loot program. Boyes highly compliment-Wisser on the local Red nutrition department's acce and their 1947 program. Revealed that 79 nutrition states have been awarded to who have completed the loss courses in school. Walker, who spent some with Mrs. Roy Selsing, local service department head, that the Anaheim chapter is fine piece of work in this forty-six cases are open, elsing revealed in her rehere are also 11 new casesistance to seven persons used. Production report showed capitalized veterans and the received 27 knitted and 119 garments with volunteer masses donating a total of ours. Bed side bags, kit uppers, sweaters and socks needed urgently by vettit was announced. Mrs. urged members to create articles for grateful hospital-service men. On to Swim" program revealed that 14 junior cer- seven senior life saving water safety instructor' sates had been issued for red work, and that 59 inate and 46 beginners' cer- within the cities of California. The balance remaining in the highway fund will be used for construction and improvement of the state highway system. Kuchel affirmed this apportionment to represent an increase of 47.93 per cent over the amount apportioned for the corresponding quarter last year. "The current apportionment of $16,081,771 is an all-time high," said Kuchel, "the largest previous apportionment having been $15,-460,786 for the quarter ended September 30, 1941. The smallest apportionment made during the last five years was to the amount of $9,449,535, covering the quarter ended June 30, 1943." Refunds amounting to $2,066,120, from a total of $18,240,017.89, were made to purchasers of gasoline not used on public highways. The administrative expenses of the fuel tax division of the State Board of Equalization, and of the controller's division which audits the refunds, amounted to one-half of one per cent and were deducted from the net gasoline tax receipts, leaving the balance of $16,081,771, which was apportioned by Kuchel. The use (diesel) fuel tax revenue collected during the same quarter totaled $487,866, for an increase of 9.74 per cent over collections for the corresponding quarter last year. This revenue was transferred to the state highway fund, to be expended for repairs of bridges on state highways. The total apportionment for 73,-442 registered vehicles in Orange county was $121,752.96 as of June 30, 1946, according to data compiled under the direction of Kuchel. Aquatic Students Get Red Cross "Swimmers" Cards Red Cross swimmers' certificates were awarded yesterday to 23 Anaheim aquatic students who passed the course given by Irwin North, Jr., of this city, Red Cross water safety instructor July 14 to August 12, at the Anaheim Union high school pool. Those receiving their swimmers awards include Cathline Brunet, Joan Burdick, Christine Cave, Anna Lou Daly, Sue Denton, Neil Elvers, Dudley Frank, Marilyn Gendel, Geraldine Glover, Gretchen Glover, Rudy Gonzales, Alvin Heden, Eddie Heinrich, Jimmy Larson, Jean Pelle, Joan Pelle, Dean Philpott, Ralph Ray, Ralph Rivera, Ray Sharn Donna Stah- nose mask," hoping to prevent the development of erythema on the probiscus. A day or two after contracting this affliction, large, watery blisters have often been known to break out, with immense areas of skin literally flapping off the body several days later. In fact, a number of the leading physicians in Anaheim have aptly named the condition,"the great skin remov- er!" Incidentally, the average man has a name for erythema too. He calls it "sunburn." Two Candidates File for Post Left by Kuchel Last Friday was the end of the filing period for nominations to enter the race for state senate, and Jim Farquhar, publisher of the Huntington Beach News, delivered his nomination petition on this date; so becoming an opponent of Clyde A. Watson, veteran assembliyman of Orange, who filed his petition earlier in the week after returning from a joint senate committee meeting on state water problems in San Francisco. At least 3400 signatures were needed for each man to become eligible as a candidate. Both had many signatures to spare, with Farquhar having nearly 2000 more than necessary. Circulation of the petitions began on Monday, July 29. A special election will be held on November 5,and one of the candidates will enter the now vacant post left by Thomas H. Kuchel, who was appointed as state controller last spring. Record Crowd Applauds Gala Lights Tournament Breaking all previous attendance records,the annual Tournament of Lights at Newport Harbor last Saturday night attracted an estimated crowd of 250,,000 persons. Every available spot on the 12 mile course of the long parade of nearly 200 lighted boats of all sizes was jammed with the throng. Gov: Earl Warren was grand marshal of the elaborately-decorated aquatic parade which was greeted by thunderous applause as it moved slowly around the bay. Theme of the event was "Kingdom of the Sea." "Sea Nymph's Sleigh" was the Ornia Maid Hosiery mills N. Los Angeles street. The latest and most modern electronic machines used in ing nylons will be installed in mill,and production is expected to begin in December,with oity output planned to be released by January 1. President and general manager of the company, Emil Mitte stated that the plant will en- about 200 workers,made Anaheim residents,and training experienced operators,"We'll duce seamless nylons at said Mittman,"but later on production is going along smily,'we'll manufacture full-fam- nylons." The building will be shared by the present,bY the M. Eltist Company,and the hosiery mills Local real-estate broker,A. Pickard was named as instrumental in bringingthe ifornia Maid Hosiery mills to heim. Company plans for na- al advertising will bring a publicity to Anaheim,Mitt pointed out. Mittman was general manager of the Mission Hosiery mills Los Angeles for more than years before joining the new poration in his present capi Sales manager will be Ke- Hovey. Placentia Seek To Close Hotel,Calls It 'Unfit' Health authorities and therof Placentia sought an inju- in superior court against Ch hotel,401-403-409 Santa Fe nue,Plantentia,tast Friday,cle ing the hotel to be "unfit for man habitation,"even though occupied,and terming it a "public nuisance." Owner of the hotel was ma- as M.D. Clay,and tenants are also defendants,_were Mr.as Mr.and Mrs.Nicolas Ga- Mr.and Mrs.Ernest Amaya,and Mrs.Jesus Zamarripa,sent Garcia,jose Amesquile,Berlio Arceo ,Julia Damian,cislas Hernandez,Fred Rios,east Rios,Vincente Moreno Lenora Morena. The court was asked to ehe hotel to be closed in ordi protect the health,safety，we and morals of Placentia resid- According to the official centia plea,the building was PARSON ADVISES CITIZENS, CAUSE FOR NEW TAX A new sanitation levy for Anaheim, which becomes effective than ten days, has resulted from the city's dire need to meet financial obligations, according to Mayor Charles A. Pearson. Rating prices of goods and materials, and the increasing num-age-raises has brought about an exigency in the city government which can be diverted, in part only, by the new tax. Palma plant No. 1 to No. 2, $15,-000; water, incidental new meters and water mains this fiscal year, $9,500; elevated water tank at plant No. 2, $100,000; new connection, Metropolitan Water District at North and East streets, $5,000; city vault and connections, $2,500; recording meter and connections at plant No. 1, $1,500; take down concrete tank at plant No. 1, $15,000; job 238, federal public housing project, $18,838. These figures total $310,473. The city expects $90,000 from the state of California on the city and county aid measure and will receive 90 per cent of job 238 in due time, which totals $106,954.-42, and taken from $310,473, leaves a new total of $203,518.58 to be partially cared for by the (Continued on Page 2) Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. MORNING AUHS SWIMMING CLASSES CLOSE AUG. 30 Morning swimming classes from 9 to 12 o'clock at Anaheim Union high school's pool will conclude August 30, it was announced by Richard Glover, plunge director. However, adult classes conducted each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 to 7 o'clock will be continued until it is "too cold to operate," as will the Teen Canteen recreational aquatic period held each Monday night from 7 to 9 o'clock. AUHS SCHEDULE SEPT. 10, TWO September 10, will mark Anaheim Union high school, Demaree, superintendent. Friday afternoon, September changes in the personnel of the no changes of schedule with high school office will be open students in the district, those students who attended last year, incoming freshmen who do changes of schedule are urged come to school during these two former teachers who been on military leave will turn to their duties in September They are Chester R. Shirk Osborne R. Wheeler. Shirk sed in the United States Navy NEW MILL COMING, CITY TO PRODUCE LADIES’ HOSIERY W. D. Grafton, chairman of the City Planning Commission, announced a new industry in Analam, which will prove welcome to the ladies and at the same time, up as a new landmark for city. Yellons, the elusive articles of minine apparel that caused so many lines and department store s during and after World War will soon be manufactured by new plant owned by the Calinia Maid Hosiery mills at 312 Los Angeles street. The latest and most modern electronic machines used in maknylons will be installed in the and production is expected begin in December, with capacoutput planned to be reached January 1. resident and general manager the company, Emil Mittman, ed that the plant will employ out 200 workers, made up of heim residents, and trained by REUNION PICNIC ACCLAIMED "CITY TRIUMPH" BY VETERANS Although a complete account of the Veterans' Reunion picnic in the City Park was made in last week's edition of the Gazette, so many comments concerning the affair have been made during the week, that a follow-up story has been deemed necessary. The final attendance tally has been estimated, and it now stands, once and for all, at a grand total of 4,000. That's it folks, 4,000 veterans, their families and girl friends, walked, rode, flew and trotted to the first annual veterans' picnic, sponsored by the city of Anaheim. Great White Way Of Anaheim Gets New Display Sign Center street, the "great white way" of Anaheim, received another addition to its growing array of colored neon display signs when Ben Aggle, owner of Aggie's Sport and Hobby shop on 265 East Center street, set out a new "shingle" above his entrance last Monday. Showing a tall, young fisherman attired in the usual informal garb of his profession . . . brown fedora tipped back on his head, red plaid shirt, tan towers and were surprised to discover that it was the "first annual" affair, because the veterans felt that one big party would suffice to welcome them home. Anaheim, they found, has different ideas. The veterans will be greeted annually by the city, as long as there is a place to accommodate them all. An exhibition of superb diving by Dr. Saminle Lee, national AAU diving champion of Occidental college, took place during the afternoon at the city plunge. This was followed by a beef barbecue, complete with cowboy beans, a tangy, onion-flavored barbecue sauce, prepared by the Elks' fa- New Display Sign Center street, the "great white way" of Anaheim, received another addition to its growing array of colored neon display signs when Ben Aggle, owner of Aggie's Sport and Hobby shop on 265 East Center street, set out a new "shingle" above his entrance last Monday. Showing a tall, young fisherman attired in the usual informal garb of his profession... brown fedora tipped back on his head, red plaid shirt, tan towers and high-top boots... the large, multi-colored neon sign, eight by four feet, can be seen for many blocks, flashing a brilliant green and red after dark every night. Aggie's sport shop is sponsoring a model builders' contest Saturday, contributing many prizes for the best models submitted. Other company's have also contributed prizes for winners in this contest including Maxwell Model, Western Model and Morgan Model Supply company. The contest is open to anyone who may have a model, built by himself, and ready for entry. Winners will be judged on skill and craftsmanship. The sweepstakes prize, in addition to many other prizes, is a "New Ohlson 60," complete with coil, condenser, battery box, batteries, bottle of fuel, hook-up wire, hi-tension lead, motor mounting bolts and booster battery. Judging by the appearance of this large model airplane engine, the value of such a prize can not be over-estimated by anyone. Lack of Linoleum Stymies Veterans' Housing Project The "on again off again" veterans emergency housing project on North Olive street was "off again," due to a shortage of linoleum this week. Arrangements are now being made to floor all rooms with linoleum by a local concern. E. P. Hapgood, city engineer, revealed that this lack of material is holding up the completion of the first 10 units of the 30-unit project. "The city is doing everything possible to iron out difficulties and expects two homes to be ready for occupancy by September 1." Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, stated. More than 102 veterans have applied for the 36 units to date. Twelve of the homes are of "no bedroom" size; 10 have one bedroom. An exhibition of superb diving by Dr. Saminle Lee, national AAU diving champion of Occidental college, took place during the afternoon at the city plunge. This was followed by a beef barbecue, complete with cowboy beans, a tangy, onion-flavored barbecue sauce, prepared by the Elks' famous chef "Duffy," and ice cream. A vaudeville show in the Greek theatre followed, with the veterans sitting back, many with the bored expectance of a person about to listen to hours of long windy speeches. There was a speech, sure enough, given by Oscar Heying, city councilman and past president of the Chamber of Commerce. It lasted just short of two minutes, and was recorded as one of the few public addresses ever to be so unanimously enjoyed. A fast-moving program of six vaudeville acts was presented, with every performance getting an encore, and some receiving several demands for replays. First in the line-up, was "Gabby" Garabedian, a local ex-serviceman who staggered into view carrying a heavy army footlocker, and attired in a reasonable facsimile of "what the worst-dressed GI is wearing." He fumigated the open-air theatre with an enormous cloud of DDT, and then proceeded to remove a gas mask he wore, commenting in the meantime, on his experiences in the army. He exhibited a great quantity of souvenirs he'd brought back with him, including a "dud" armor-piercing shell he'd found in Germany. Ending his talk on the "dud," he threw it back into the footlocker amid the startled screams of the feminine on-lookers. "You see," he said, "it's a dud all right!" An acrobatic novelty offering was next in line, presented by "The Stanton Sisters," features of the Ted Lewis review. The two girls were well-received as they danced and stunted their perilous way around the stage. Specializing in "songs with a laugh," the "Song Brokers" appeared next on the program, rendering several "old-timers" in new word-garbs that were enjoyed immensely. The group was formerly with the Dinah Shore radio program, the Nelson Eddy radio show, and many others. Rufe Davis, an Orpheum head- UHS SCHEDULED TO OPEN SEPT. 10, TWO VETS ON STAFF September 10, will mark the opening of the fall school term at Anaheim Union high school, it was announced today by Paul H. Karee, superintendent. Registration of all students is set for day afternoon, September 6, from 1 to 6 o'clock. Very few changes in the personnel of the faculty was also revealed. No changes of schedule will be possible on registration day. The school office will be open September 3, 4, and 5, and all new students in the district, those students who attended last year, and teaching freshmen who desire dates of schedule are urged to attend school during these days. Two former teachers who have been on military leave will re-enter their duties in September. Chester R. Shirk and the R. Wheeler. Shirk served in the United States Navy with the rank of lieutenant commander, and saw action at Okinawa. Shirk will be mathematics and science instructor, and he will coach the "B" football team. Wheeler served as a lieutenant in the navy and was trained as a translator of the Japanese language. He will instruct latin, United States history and advancement. The city is doing everything possible to iron out difficulties and expects two homes to be ready for occupancy by September 1," Charles E. Griffith, city clerk, stated. More than 102 veterans have applied for the 36 units to date. Twelve of the homes are of "no bedroom" size; 10 have one bedroom; eight feature two bedrooms, and six have three bedrooms. Rent for these units will range from $29 to $40 per month. Ira Hodgkins, director of the Anaheim Municipal Veterans' Information center, is the manager of the emergency housing program. "BILL" GATHOS HERE "Bill Gathos of the Oyster Loaf cafe returned home recently from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, New York, where he underwent a major operation for cancer. He is staging rapid recovery and is 'feeling fine.'" Specializing in "songs with a laugh," the "Song Brokers" appeared next on the program, rendering several "old-timers" in new word-garbs that were enjoyed immensely. The group was formerly with the Dinah Shore radio program, the Nelson Eddy radio show, and many others. Rufe Davis, an Orpheum headliner for many years, followed in short order with a selection of immitations that seemed to be unending. Before the audience permitted him to leave the stage for the evening, he'd been re-called at least four times, and had imitated everything from boat and train whistles to animals, birds and airplanes. He also rendered several songs in a pleasing, tenor voice, accompanied by a guitar he carried. Bert Henderson, the master of ceremonies, offered something he called "new and different" in entertainment. This he proved to be true, as he darted from the stage and into the audience to choose actors for a skit he'd devised. He returned with six members of the audience, one a young girl he'd chosen as "Queen." Two of the men were named "Amos 'n Andy" by Henderson, another he called "Hitler," the two others, "Kingfish" and "Shorty the barber." They were instructed to form a compact line and open their mouths without saying anything when he tapped them on the back. From there on he took over, putting on a complete "Amos 'n Andy" skit by using his six subjects as silent actors, while he served the dialogue. As a side-angle to this skit, it may have been noticed that the part of "the barber" was played by Frank Nipper, foreman of the mechanical department of the Gazette! A comedy team, described as (Continued on Page 7)