anaheim-gazette 1947-01-09

COLONY QUIPS The 1947 Rose Bowl football game is now history—and very bad history for us westerners, too. We can still take a beating gracefully but nobody is going to make us like it, especially if we have bet a quid or two on the outcome. Then our pocketbook as well as our vanity takes a nosedive and we are two time losers. Honest confession being good for the soul we will admit to being two time losers two years straight and that doesn't make a flush. That is not a joke, son. Next time we will be more cagey. But we said that last year. It seems to us that the boys playing football, coaches too, in the Pacific Coast Conference have been reading too much about these long scoring runs, 'trick' plays and passes that put six points on the score board with no effort on the part of the rest of the team. They seem to take the attitude that the ball carrier can score with nobody on the opposing club being knocked off their pins. That kind of playing just makes points for the other side. Football is a game of 'rock' and 'sock.' You have to knock the other fellow down to win the game. We hope that next year the old tackling 'dummy' is more in evidence on the practice fields of the PCC. With the elevation of Sam Collins to the speakership of the California Assembly the 75th Assembly District, our own, places its second man in this commanding position in fifteen years. Edward 'Ted Craig of Brea held this ANAH VOLUME LXXVI ANAHEIM FIRE DESTROYS $90,000 WORTH OF PROPERTY DURING 1946 At least $90,370 worth of local property went up in smoke during 1946 and, also due to fire, one life was lost in Anaheim, according to the annual report as given by Fire Chief R. Nyboe, this week. Most damaging blaze of the year occurred September 27 when four shops situated in the Gilbert U. Kraemer building were gutted by fire during the early hours of the morning. Final reports set the blaze having started in the Louis Hennig Products company in the rear of the building. The flames spread quickly to the C. L. Sien shoe repair and the W. S. Weimer candy, tobacco and magazine shop, breaking through to the Mills Brothers Luggage shop and on into the Spanish Kitchen owned by Carl Reeske. To date none of the shops have been fully repaired. Running a close second to this fire was the Mother Colony Liquor store blaze August 19 during which Chief Nyboe seriously injured his hand while fighting his way through a shattered glass door. Owned by Don Franks at 247 West Center street, the total damages by fire and water to the store amounted to more than $35,000. Also damaged, was the Mother Colony House restaurant next door. Water had leaked through, staining the wallpaper. Expensive rugs on the floor were badly marred. Both of the establishments are still closed, pending City Council Proceedings Anaheim's City Council authorized transfer of $2,644.62 from the general revenue fund to the bond and interest fund, the above amount being the share of the personal property taxes allocated to the bond and interest fund. The current agreement with the American Legion Post her With the elevation of Sam Collins to the speakership of the California Assembly the 75th Assembly District, our own, places its second man in this commanding position in fifteen years. Edward 'Ted Craig of Brea held this office in the early Thirties up to the time he retired from elective office. Orange county and particularly this district has certainly been favored in this respect. We must just send superior men to the State Legislature. Of course we are prejudiced but we like 'em all and feel that the choice made but our electors in every case have been for the best interests of the people. Speaker Sam has had plenty of legislative experience not alone in Sacramento but in Washington as well. He brings to this new job many qualifications that no one else in our legislature can match. Aside from sectional pride we feel that the choice has been a good one and that Sam will do his chores to the great benefit of the people of this county and California as a whole. Legislators, victims of the tougher-than-ever Sacramento housing situation, are again considering the introduction of a measure to construct an apartment house for themselves and their families on the Capitol grounds. While most lobbyists are ensconced in Sacramento's two leading taverns, many of the 120 members of the legislature have had to seek shelter in auto courts. They don't like it. And, they point out, since they'll now have to attend annual sessions, they will be residents of Sacramento practically the year 'round. Though London is scheduled for the 1948 Olympic Games, better make your hotel reservations now—in Los Angeles, William May Garland, H. O. Davis, Jack MacKenzie, Bill Henry and Gwynn Wilson, the brains of the spectacular and successful 1932 L.A. Olympiad, are making behind-the-scenes plans for a repeat performance during London's year. Because of England's post-war food and housing shortages, they reason, California will again be asked to host the international amateur athletic event. The city's single death by fire occurred on October 22 when Mrs. Mina J. Bruntz, 36, of 421 South Lemon street succumbed during the evening at Anaheim Lutheran Hospital as the result of burns received earlier in the day when the fumes of cleaning fluid she was using reached a pilot light on a nearby water heater and exploded. She was rushed to the hospital in a police car, the first and quickest means of transportation. Hospital spokesmen, at first, gave Mrs. Bruntz a fair chance at recovery, although her burns were serious. She had been a resident of Anaheim for the past eleven years. A total of 83 calls were answered by local enginemen, 25 of which were automobile fires. Nine fires broke out in private residences, damaging $2,800 worth of property. Seven grass fires were extinguished during the year. There were eleven inhalator calls. Of all the fires tackled by the local company during the year of 1946, at least 85 per cent of them were caused by carelessness, according to Chief Nyboe. "How else can a fire get out of control except through carelessness," Nyboe querried. "Kids will begin a fire in their backyard and the next thing you know a garage or house is going up tool W" is responsible for such fires we've answered throughout the year? Does the youngster realize the possible cost to life and property that may result from his sandlot fire? It's carelessness on the part of the grown-ups responsible for not warning him against such dangerous past-times!" "It's not only youngsters who play with matches that cause fires. Fully matured adults will stick pennies in fuse boxes, leave trash fires unguarded, permit weeds to thrive around their garages and will 'wait until next week' before having a known length of faulty wiring repaired in their homes." Proceedings Anaheim's City Council authorized transfer of $2,644.62 from the general revenue fund to the bond and interest fund, the above amount being the share of the personal property taxes allocated to the bond and interest fund. The current agreement with the American Legion Post here for holiday display of the city 110 flags was renewed for the coming year. The city leased the stub end of a 15-foot alley in Mother Colony square to Placido Veyna, for garden purposes, for a fee of one dollar per year. A zoning variance resolution was passed to allow Mrs. Matti A. Brown, 216½ North Phtilade phia street, to conduct a beautifloral parlor on the rear of the lot. The first reading was made on a franchise to Union Pacific for the construction, maintenance and operation of a spur track across an alley between Broadway and Santa Ana streets. City Council authorized transfer from the general fund to the library fund of money due to the library fund from its share of the 1946-47 personal property taxes. The city contracted with The Dow Chemical company for chlorine requirements for the joint outfall sewer, purchasing chlorine in one ton cylinders at a price of $3.60 per hundred pounds. From the Stevenson Chemical company the city also purchased chlorine in small containers for use at the swimming pool. Frank Burrill, secretary-treasurer R. I. Morris, a member of the City State Motor Vehicle Departure past several months which board of Public Education of a driver education in the curriculum Theme of the course is the teaching over 15 years of age of all the drive modern motor vehicles on This plan not only would re Sacramento Team Arrives Feb. 24 Baseball lovers will converge on Anaheim again this year as the Sacramento team takes up spring training duties February 24 at La Palma Park. Word has come from Sacramento's officials that Manager Dick Bartell will arrive in Anaheim February 23 with a staff of trainers, equipment, and all the necessary paraphernalia that accompanies a team on tour, and the players will report the following day. Headquarters are tentatively set for the Elks Club. NEW HOME FOR CHURCH OF CHRIST Now established in their new church are members of the Anaheim Church of Christ at 408 East Sycamore street. They formerly met in the Ebell clubhouse. Premier service in the new church home was conducted by Rev. Richard L. Morrison, last Sunday. The first in a series of evangelistic meetings was launched with Rev. Albert Lovelady as guest preacher. These services will continue each evening at 7:30 o'clock until January 19. Eight hundred typewritten pages were required to set down the details of the Navy's part in D-Day. "It's not only youngsters who play with matches that cause fires. Fully matured adults will stick pennies in fuse boxes, leave trash fires unguarded, permit weeds to thrive around their garages and will 'wait until next week' before having a known length of faulty wiring repaired in their house or automobile. The only thing we firemen can do is warn them against such practices or get there in time to keep damages down as much as possible. Fire can be the most faithful servant known to man. It comforts him when he is cold, it cooks his food, it gets rid of his garbage. It takes care of his transportation and it runs his factories. What more can we ask of a servant? Fire hasn't got a mind. When it is brought to life it faithfully goes to work on anything it can touch. It is up to its master to tell it what to do; but when the so-called 'master' lowers his guard, that's when trouble starts. Take the man who smokes in bed, for example. He lights his cigarette and fire begins working for him. Let the man fall asleep and his fire will continue working for him on the next object offered, which is usually the feather pillow or highly inflammable mattress. Neighbors or his relatives call us a short time later. In many cases, the man becomes a statistic and his home a pile of charred rubble." "Think it over, folks. The less work we have to do, the better for you. Let's be careful 24 hours a day." Welcoming a baby daughter were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Higgins of 417 West Broadway, Anaheim. She arrived last Thursday at the Fullerton General Hospital. Frank Burrill, secretary-treasurer R. I. Morris, a member of the State Motor Vehicle Department, the past several months which board of Public Education of a driver education in the curriculum. Theme of the course is the teaching over 15 years of age of all the drive modern motor vehicles on. This plan not only would require the future driver to know "how" to drive his or her car but would have him taught "why" the highway laws are thus and so. In other words, he would also be taught to become aware of the responsibilities that go with the privilege of owning and driving a motor vehicle. This plan would require the setting up of a one hour per week course for two semester called "Motor Vehicle Education" in all high schools of California which would be a required subject and must be completed with a passing grade before graduation would be permitted, if the student is physically capable. The course should begin with the semester year nearest the student's fifteenth birthday, or in the junior year of high school, whichever comes first. During the first semester, a prerequisite of this course must be a physical examination of all students, proper forms to be furnished by schools to any license physician. Class room study and discussion on mechanical upkeep and proper driving of a motor vehicle would include the teaching of the responsibilities of owning and operating a motor vehicle. Thorough study of all traffic laws in the state and the reasons would be included also. Study and general instructions on night driving, day ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1947 0 WORTH NG 1946 went up in smoke during in Anaheim, according to Nyboe, this week. and September 27 when four building were gutted by fire real reports set the blaze as company in the rear of the C. L. Sien shoe repair magazine shop, breaking up and on into the Spanish one of the shops have been Council Proceedings im's City Council authortransfer of $2,644.62 from general revenue fund to the interest fund, the above being the share of the property taxes allocated and interest fund. current agreement with American Legion Post here Thomas McFadden Honored by Elks Thomas L. McFadden, who holds card No. 16 in the Anaheim Elks' lodge, was signally honored last night when the Order presented him with the second Honorary Life Membership given in this city. L. A. 'Fay' Lewis is the holder of the first. Tom is a Past Exalted Ruler and has been one of the main cogs in the growth and life of the Elks' lodge in Anaheim. Acting in the capacity of legal advisor and counsel, Tom served the club faithfully for a great many years, and it was in recogninition of his long record of unselfish service that he was presented with an engraved gold membership card. At the conclusion of the presenttation ceremonies, the Past Exalted Rulers (all of whom were present) nominated Fay Lewis for Grand Exalted Ruler of all Elks' lodges of the United States. Electrons will be held at the convention in Portland in July, and it felt that Lewis will be elected, an honor which will focus national attention on the Anaheim Elks. Willard Smith New Owners Take Over Henry's Drug Climaxing two decades of successful business operation in Anaheim, the Henry brothers announced the sale of their drug store on Center Street at Lemon, to E. D. Seekins and Charles A. Holiday, who took possession on Wednesday, January 8. The four Henry brothers, Archie M., George A., John M. and Marilon C., first entered the drug business in Anaheim on March 17, 1927 when they purchased the Mullinix Drug store from Orris Mullinix, then located at 108 east Center. On January 1, 1932 they moved the store to its present location at 201 west Center street. There the business grew and prospered until it reached its present peak as one of Anaheim's leading drug stores. In 1940 the three brothers purchased George Henry's interest in the store and since that time it has been operated by Archie, John and Marion. E. D. Seekins, wife and four Navel Oranges Mature Early Southern California navel anges began moving late fivemeber and picking is nowwhat underway in nearly a tricts. The crop matured what earlier than usual and dividual fruit sizes arethan last year. Skin textureand flavor are also betterlast season's crop. The state's total navel cestimated at 19,700,000 boxcompared to 17,680,000 boxyear. Lemons continue toin normal volume, the crop estimated at 13,900,000 boxPicking of the new avocado crop is well undein San Diego county whereduction is expected to bethe same as last year. Fruitare larger than normal anunusually free from sblemishes. Anaheim HospiSold Tuesday Change in ownership oAnnaheim hospital, formerly h as the Anaheim Lutheran ho was announced Tuesday by Mitzlaff, 801 South Mullen PROCEEDINGS Him's City Council author-transfer of $2,644.62 from general revenue fund to the interest fund, the above being the share of the property taxes allocated and interest fund. Current agreement with American Legion Post here day display of the city's was renewed for the year. City leased the stub end foot alley in Mother Collar to Placido Veyna, for purposes, for a fee of per year. Inning variance resolution used to allow Mrs. Mattie Lynn, 216½ North Philtaldeeet, to conduct a beauty in the rear of the lot. First reading was made of notice to Union Pacific for construction, maintenance, operation of a spur track on alley between Broadway Santa Ana streets. Council authorized the from the general fund library fund of money due by 1946-47 personal property. City contracted with the chemical company for its requirements for the pitfall sewer, purchasing in one ton cylinders at of $3.50 per hundred from the Stevenson company the city also had chlorine in small confor use at the swimming pool not only would re- At the conclusion of the presentation ceremonies, the Past Exalted Rulers (all of whom were present) nominated Fay Lewis for Grand Exalted Ruler of all Elks lodges of the United States. Electors will be held at the convention in Portland in July, and it felt that Lewis will be elected, an honor which will focus national attention on the Anaheim Elks. Willard Smith Elected to Orange Co. Post Orange County's Board of Supervisors last Tuesday elected Willard Smith, of Orange, as new chairman of the board, it was announced. Reorganization of the board of supervisors came as three of its members, elected in the primaries last June, start their new terms. Smith's election was by a three-to-one margin in a secret ballot, County Clerk B. J. Smith announced. Willis Warner, of Huntington Beach, who has been chairman for the past four years, was expected by most observers to continue in the post, and thus the election of Smith came as somewhat of a surprise. JIMMY MITCHELL RETURNS FROM DEEP SOUTH "Play Boy" Jimmy Mitchell of this city, returned from an extended trip in the deep south, covering the states of Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, last week. He reports "good luck" with 'squirrels, quail and fish. New experience for Mitchell was an open air barber shop hair cut. He is now having a picture framed of the result. Seems there are types of "trim jobs" down there—"High English" and "Sweet Daddy." AL PLANS UNDERWAY FOR COMPULSORY DRIVER'S SCHOOL Burrill, secretary-treasurer of Chiksan company of Brea, and Morris, a member of the California Highway Patrol Division of State Motor Vehicle Department, have worked out a plan during several months which calls for the inclusion by the state Public Education of a compulsory course in motor vehicle education in the curriculum of all California high schools. Of the course is the teaching to all physically qualified students years of age of all the necessary requirements to properly modern motor vehicles on today's highways. Mullinix Drug store from Orris Mullinix, then located at 108 east Center. On January 1, 1932 they moved the store to its present location at 201 west Center street. There the business grew and prospered until it reached its present peak as one of Anaheim's leading drug stores. In 1940 the three brothers purchased George Henry's interest in the store and since that time it has been operated by Archie, John and Marion. E. D. Seekins, wife and four daughters live at 118 N. Palm street, Anaheim. The Seekins family first moved to California in 1943, living at 204 south Ohio. Mr. Seekins was employed as manager of the Fox West Coast theatre in Santa Ana and left that position when he purchased the Brentwood theatre at Santa Monica. After its sale he owned a cafe in Carrington, N. Dakota for a year, moving back to Anaheim in August, 1946. Previous to 1943 Mr. Seekins owned and published newspapers for 20 years, 17 of which was in Carrington. The Seekins family are members of White Temple Methodist church here. Of the daughters, Phyllis is a senior in Anaheim High School, Jean is a junior in the same school, Shirley is a 6th grader at Horace Mann school and Nancy is in the 3rd grade there. (Continued on Page 4) Install Hoskins As 20-30 'Prexy' Harry Hoskins was seated as the new president of the Anaheim 20-30 club for the ensuing six months before more than 40 members and their wives at White's Cafe on West Commonwealth avenue, Fullerton, last Tuesday night at 7 o'clock, with Jack Kuhn, of Ontario, southern California district governor, officiating. Other officers installed included John Spielman, vice president; Tony Anton, second vice president; Pete Jacobs, secretary; Alton Morris, treasurer, and board member. The 171,400 people of Orris county face a wide variety government problems during The county's school districts receive considerably more than the state treasury for 1947-48the $2,063,916 they are receiving this year. How this new money voted by the people,the passage of Proposition I in the 1946 general election, in by local school boards, will a definite effect on the individual school district tax rates in county. The assessed value of tax property in the county for 47 is $244,857,665, up 27.5 percent from the prewar 1941 level. The county tax rate general purposes for 1946-47$1.275 per $100 of assessedation, compared with 88 for 1941-42. What the 1941 county rate will be dependethe expenditure programs wihethe county supervisors will during the coming months. CRANSTON LEAVING FOR OPERA COMPANY TOUR AMPULSORY DRIVER'S SCHOOL At Burrill, secretary-treasurer of Chiksan company of Brea, and Morris, a member of the California Highway Patrol Division of State Motor Vehicle Department, have worked out a plan during several months which calls for the inclusion by the state of Public Education of a compulsory course in motor vehicle education in the curriculum of all California high schools. Of the course is the teaching to all physically qualified students of years of age of all the necessary requirements to properly modern motor vehicles on today's highways. The plan not only would require the up of a one hour per course for two semesters "Motor Vehicle Driver" in all high schools of which would be a re-subject and must be com-mitted with a passing grade be-aduation would be per- if the student is phys-scopable. The course should with the semester year in the student's fifteenth year, or in the junior year school, whichever comes During the first semester, a pre- ce of this course must be real examination of all stu-ter proper forms to be furnish- schools to any licensed man- room study and discussion mechanical upkeep and proper of a motor vehicle would the teaching of the re-lities of owning and oper- motor vehicle. Thorough of all traffic laws in the and the reasons would be also. Study and general on night driving, day- light driving, speed, length of time required to stop, etc., would be emphasized. The second semester would include the actual operation of motor vehicles under certain driv- ing conditions; that is, driving a given length of road, parking, backing, etc. Examinations conducted with California Highway Patrol officers and the Division of Driver License Examiners would be given. At the conclusion of the two semester course a temporary driver's license would be issued to the student achieving a passing grade by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Driver's Licenses. These licenses would require the approval of both par- ents or guardian. Instructors are to be properly trained, qualified teachers. The same two semester courses would also be available at high school conducting night school classes. All out of state people whose native state license has expired, and unlicensed drivers of this state who are now out of high school, would have the opportunity of taking the necessary portions of the above course in either day or night school, to equip them to pass the required examination of the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain a driver's license. The above would hold true only if the applicant (Continued on Page 4) HARRY HOSKINS bers Fred Klein, Burl Gist, Pete Jacobs and Mark Fisher. Chuck Chandler, outgoing presi dent, received the Jack Gledhill trophy for being the outstanding Twenty-Thirtieth for the past six months. Chandler will hold the cup for the next months, mark- ing the second consecutive time he has received the award. Other honors going to him included the sented by Kenneth Dougan. past president's 20-30 ring, pre- Outgoing officers who have served for the past term include Chandler, Everett Davis, Spielman, Al Mittman, Dougan, Bruce Coek, John Mahoney and Alton Morris. A short business meeting was conducted following the installa tion ceremony with new President Hoskins wielding the gavel. Chandler presided during the first part of the meeting. The regular board meeting will be held next Friday night at the Hoskins home at 109 North Cornell street, Ful lerton. Dancing to recorded music con-cluded the installation and dinner meeting. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE 19, 1947 Eight Pages NUMBER 11 Navel Oranges Mature Early Southern California navel oranges began moving late in November and picking is now somewhat underway in nearly all districts. The crop matured somewhat earlier than usual and individual fruit sizes are larger in last year. Skin texture, color flavor are also better than season's crop. The state's total navel crop is estimated at 19,700,000 boxes, as prepared to 17,680,000 boxes last year. Lemons continue to move normal volume, the crop still estimated at 13,900,000 boxes. Picking of the new Fuerte cacao crop is well underway. San Diego county where production is expected to be about same as last year. Fruit sizes are larger than normal and are usually free from surface nibbles. Anaheim Hospital Sold Tuesday Change in ownership of the Anaheim hospital, formerly known the Anaheim Lutheran hospital, announced Tuesday by P. W. Zzlaff, 801 South Mullen ave.-Los Angeles who also owns the Californias State Library. SAM COLLINS ELECTED SPEAKER OF CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY At the opening of the 57th California legislative session January 6, Sam Collins, popular 75th District Assemblymen, was elected speaker of the assembly. Collins defeated C. Don Field, R., Glendale, for the assembly speakership on a roll call vote of 51 to 24. Himself a Republican, Collins' winning margin came from Democratic members who did not put up a candidate. Of his 54 votes, 24 came from Democrats. Collins, a Fullerton resident, is a former congressman, having served two terms from our own 75th district, and was Republican floorleader in the assembly at the last session. Following Collins' election came one of the most significant legislative conflicts in years, as Assemblyman Albert Wollenberg (R), San Francisco, introduced a rules amendment which if adopted would have stripped Collins as Assembly Speaker of the right to appoint standing committees. Under the proposal of Wollenberg, committees and their chairmen would be selected on the basis of the party membership in the House, with the personnel determined in party caucuses. Completion of the organization of the lower house was delayed Anaheim Hospital Gold Tuesday Change in ownership of the Anaheim hospital, formerly known as the Anaheim Lutheran hospital, announced Tuesday by P. W. Zellaff, 801 South Mullen avenue, Los Angeles, who also owns Madison hospital and ambulance service, Los Angeles. The purchase was made from Mrs. Marie Mason and Mrs. Octave Arnolds. Insans for the near future include the re-arranging of spaceallow for more beds. The hospital grounds include the corner on North Claudina street and Chartres street to be the site of new building. The extensive lending operations will be launched as soon as building materials are available, Mitzlaff discharged. New staff member is Miss Lois Spen, hospital manager. She lived in that capacity at the Wilson hospital. No other change personnel has been made. Wide Variety of Problems Face County People The 171,400 people of Orange county face a wide variety of government problems during 1947. The county's school districts will live considerably more from state treasury for 1947-48 than $29,063,916 they are receiving this year. How this new state they voted by the people with passage of Proposition No. 9 in 1946 general election, is used local school boards, will have definite effect on the individual school district tax rates in the city. The assessed value of taxable property in the county for 1946-47 was $244,057,065, up 27.3 per cent from the prewar 1941-42. The county tax rate for rural purposes for 1946-47 was 275 per $100 of assessed valuation, compared with 88 cents 1941-42. What the 1947-48 tax rate will be depends on expenditure programs which county supervisors will fixing the coming months. SAM COLLINS Electric Current Frequency To Be Changed in 1947 Anaheim householders were notified today that the city's changeover in electric current from 50 cycles to the now nationally standard 60-cycle current will take place within the next few months, according to V. W. Hannum, superintendent of the Department of Light, Power and Water. Notification of the exact date is to be made later. In a letter addressed to consumers, Hannum said, "When the frequency change program is completed, you will be able to take advantage of the mass production of 60-cycle appliances and other electrical devices. You will be able to use and enjoy certain devices which may be manufactured only for 60-cycle current during the postwar period. You will find repair parts and service more readily available. You will be able to move from one location to another without the expense and nuisance of "cycle-changing" your equipment. In short, you will have the advantage of using the same electrical frequency that has become the national standard. "Our representative will call on you soon to determine what appliances and devices you have in order to determine what adjustments will be necessary for them to operate properly when the frequency is changed. Most of your appliances and electrical equipment will operate satisfactorily on 60-cycle current without adjustment; but where we find that adjustments are necessary, they will be made for you at our expense." Further information, including the date of the actual cutover, will be sent to you by our Frequency Change department and you may be sure that your emblemman Albert Wollenberg (R), San Francisco, introduced a rules amendment which if adopted would have stripped Collins as Assembly Speaker of the right to appoint standing committees. Under the proposal of Wollenberg, committees and their chairmen would be selected on the basis of the party membership in the House, with the personnel determined in party caucuses. Completion of the organization of the lower house was delayed until the controversy ended in a vote in which Wollenberg's measure was defeated 59 to 15. Collins declared that the new system of naming committees would enhance the prospect of enactment of "the liberal portions of Governor Warren's program and any other progressive legislation offered at this session." In a statement to newsmen the legislator added: "The present system of appointment of committees by the speaker goes back to the 1910 days of Speaker Joe Cannon in Congress. Congress has long since discarded the system and so has the California Senate, although the Wollenberg amendment would provide for party participation in the selections, rather than having it handled by a committee such as the Senate Rules Committee." Wollenberg's amendment would require forty votes to carry. He offered it after Assemblyman Charles Weber, (R) Stockton, had moved that the 1945 standing rules be made the rules of the 1947 session. As a result, the assembly adjourned its first day's session without having adopted any House rules or provided for naming committees. Pending selection of these introduction of bills is held up as there are no committees to which they could be referred. The Senate, completing its organisation, prepared to receive the opening flood of 1947 session bills. Both Houses applauded the inauguration of Governor Warren, for a second term, and of Goodwin J. Knight for an initial term as lieutenant governor. Meeting in joint session legislators heard Warren recommend, a second time, enactment of a health insurance measure, legislation to aid veterans in obtaining federal surplus housing for emergency residential purposes, strengthening of the State Labor Mediation Act, State appropriations to match federal funds for construction of hospitals; a helping hand to counties in their fight... ANSTON LEAVING FOR ORA COMPANY TOUR Albert M. Cranston of Anaheim, known vocal instructor, opera concert singer, is leaving Frily by the Golden State Limited New York City where he will be the San Carlo Opera Company that city. He will return here at end of February at which time company will be billed in Los eles. The flag of Denmark, a white cross on a red field, is the oldest national flag, and has been in existence since the 13th century. Second Stand for ‘Gold in The Hills’ tonight at AUHS; Premier ‘Big Success’ Scheduled by wild applause from a capacity audience was “Gold in Hills or the Dead Sister’s Secret” a gay nineties melodrama, held last night, (Wednesday) by Anaheim Little Theater group and featured again tonight (Thursday) at Anaheim Union high school auditorium. Included in the Community Chest benefit performance are many unique entracts including interpretations by Nineties Dancers, French can-can artists of the Richards-Martin udio. With approximately $5,000.00 debt to “go over the top” for the community Chest drive here, licenses of the cast are being doed, in addition to those of the committee headed by Chas. erson, by the Girl Scouts, filing ticket sales with the member of Commerce, by Roy e, photographic service, and many Anaheimers who have need stage props. Production managers are PearRoss Lee Laird, Mel A. Gauer, Victor, and Harriet Samon, dilor. Playing the piano accompaniment and background music for the show is Mrs. Shirley Mullins of Fullerton. Starring in the unique production are James Samon, as the musiche-twirling villain, Gloria Knutson, the fair-haired and blushing heroine; James Jay, the stalwart and upright hero; Gene Peebles, her aging father; Dickie Graham, the young and innocent sister Mrs. Alberta Brown Patton, depicting Aunt Lizzie; Don Britton as Slade, “the shadow”; Herman (Montued on Page 8) Musick is New Orange County Sheriff The youngest Sheriff to ever hold the office in Orange county was sworn in Tuesday when James Musick, former University of Southern California football star, took over the duties of Jesse L. Elliott, who has served two terms as sheriff. Musick, 36 years of age, served with the Marine Corps during the war. He announced that Steve J. DuHart will succeed George Franzen as undersheriff, and that Thomas Murphine will fill DuHart's former position as chief criminal deputy. MRS. NILES FISCUS, LEADER OF GIRL SCOUT TROOP 4 Meetings of the Intermediate Girl Scout Troop 4 of Broadway elementary school will take place soon under the leadership of Mrs. Niles Fiscus, it was disclosed by Mrs. Jerry W. Schiller, Anaheim Girl Scout commissioner.