anaheim-gazette 1947-03-27

State Has $292,175,618 More Than It Owes in General Fund, Says Kuchel State Controller, Thomas H. Kuchel reporting on the cash condition of the State’s General Fund as of February 28, announced that the fund contained an excess of $292,175,618 over current obligations. This was compared with an excess of $136,715,035 on the same date for the preceding year, and showed an increase of $32,-211,486 over the January 31, 1947 figure. General Fund revenues, for the first eight months of the current fiscal year, gained 23 per cent over the corresponding period one year ago, and reached the total of $277,715,422. Kuchel's report disclosed that retail sales and use taxes led the field of revenue increases with an increase of $46,536,901. Inheritance taxes were up $2,614,497; motor vehicle transportation tax increased $1,-730,196; and insurance company taxes, personal income tax, motor vehicle license fees, liquor taxes and licenses, gift tax and private car taxes, all showed substantial gains. Decreases in revenues were noted in bank and corporation franchise and corporation income taxes, off $1,622,207; and in interest on investments, pari-mutuel fees, and oil and mineral royalties from state lands. Kuchel reported that General Fund expenditures, for the first eight months of the 98th fiscal year, total $172,461,267, off 27 per cent from the same period of the preceding year. The controller pointed out that this decrease was primarily due to statutory transfers to other funds made during the 97th fiscal year. These transfers included: $500,000 to Postwar Employment Reserve; $90,000,000 to Postwar Unemployment Fund; $11,651,490 to the Bond Sinking Fund of 1943; and New Plan For Loading Buses Is Approved It isn't on the official records yet, but the city council at its meeting Tuesday night nodded approval of when and where Pacific Electric buses will stop to load and unload passengers here. Since the buses have been routed along North Los Angeles street instead of Lemon street they have been taking on and letting off passengers in front of the Pickwick bus station, to the satisfaction of apparently no one in the neighborhood. The plan informally approved by the council calls for bus stops behind the station as in former times until 6 p.m. After that hour south bound buses will make their stops in front of the station and north bound coaches will load and unload across the street. $12,500 Set As County Cancer Drive Quota Orange county quota for the state cancer drive, to be launched next Tuesday, has been set at $12,500. County quotas totalling $1,132,400 have been approved by California’s share of the campaign to fight the dread disease by the state campaign directors, Ray B. Wiser, chairman, discclosed last week. Due to the alarming death rate from cancer, the only disease that still defies science with an increasing death rate, it is hoped by the campaign committee that quotas will be exceeded in most counties, Wiser stated. Purpose of the phillantropic pro-Roland Hayes, Negro Tenor, Concert Friday Roland Hayes, international famous negro tenor, who, with Violinist Fritz Kreisler shares the distinction of being the only artiste of complete sell-outs for each appearance, will be heard in concert tomorrow (Friday) night at 8:15 o’clock in the Santa Ana high school auditorium under the auspices of the First Method church of that city. Tickets are available at the box office and Daniger Brothers. This will mark Hayes’ first appearance in Orange county. According to advance notices, the story of Hayes is a true-to-life drama that could only happen in America. Grandson of a slave, he was born into a world where negro had ever gone higher than a minstrel show. Yet, this boy who lived in a poorly furnished cabin, has given command performances before kings. His present home in Brookline, Mass., filled with gifts and moments gathered from throughout the world. Pioneering in the field of concert for negroes, Hayes is considered the master of art songs and is also acclaimed the leadingponent of negro spirituals. When Marion Anderson, famous negro soprano, was first recognized, she was billed as a singer “compatible in art to Roland Hayes.” Reginald Boardman, a concert pianist who has toured extensively with Hayes, will interpret the piano accompaniments for the Santa Ana concert. GRAYHOUND ORDERS 1,500 NEW BUSES One of these not-too-distant days Anaheim will catch glimpse of one of the new Grayhound “Silversides” busses on which President Orville S. Caess Kuchel reported that General Fund expenditures, for the first eight months of the 98th fiscal year, total $172,461,267, off 27 per cent from the same period of the preceding year. The controller pointed out that this decrease was primarily due to statutory transfers to other funds made during the 97th fiscal year. These transfers included: $500,000 to Postwar Employment Reserve; $90,000,000 to Postwar Unemployment Fund; $11,651,490 to the Bond Sinking Fond of 1943; and $12,000,000 to the Highway Fund. Partially offsetting these transfers was the return to the General Fund of $25,000,000 from the War Catastrophe Reserve. Apportionments to counties for elementary schools headed the list of expenditures showing increase, with a total of $1,867,280 over the amount for the same period in the preceding fiscal year. Others showing increases were: University of California, apportionments to counties for elementary schools and junior colleges, aid to needy blind, aid to needy aged, aid to needy children and miscellaneous fixed charges and appropriations. ‘Book’ Pet Coon For Vagrancy A real live ring-tail racoon was discovered sitting placidly on the steps of the tank house at the Erich C. Clodt residence, 1320 Burton avenue, last Friday morning. Noting the visitor was wearing a collar in addition to a beautiful coat of fur, Clodt called Bob Spencer, l ocal 'pound master', to pick up the pet which was "growling like a pooch." This long nosed specimen tipped the scale at approximately 13 pounds. According to Spencer coons can weigh up to 20 pounds and usually come out "the winnah!" in most dog fights. A shy but smart and friendly “beastie,” it makes a good pet upon acquaintance. The coon is an adept angler and an expert "dunker," fond of fish, bright objects and assorted meats. It is hunted for both food and fur. Jr. Farm Bureau Plans 4-H Fair, Hears About India Plans were laid for the forthcoming 4-H Fair at the March meeting last night of the Junior Farm Bureau at Farm Bureau hall in Orange, H. W. Longfellow was $1,132,400 have been approved as California's share of the campaign to fight the dread disease by the state campaign directors, Ray B. Wiser, chairman, disclosed last week. Due to the alarming death rate from cancer, the only disease that still defies science with an increasing death rate, it is hoped by the campaign committee that quotas will be exceeded in most counties, Wiser stated. Purpose of the phillantropic project will be to raise funds to finance a re-vitalized three-way fight against cancer. Funds will go to expand, the present educational campaign designed for early detection of the disease; to broaden the service program that finances detection and diagnostic clinics, and to continue the research program into the causes and cure of cancer. Sixty cents from each dollar raised in California will remain in the state to be spent under the expert guidance of leading medical men on a far-reaching program of service and education. The remaining 40 cents will go to the national office of the American Cancer society, which will use 25 cents on a program of research directed by the National Research council and the final 15 cents for production of educational materials. Large scale research projects are already under way in big state universities where excellent facilities are available, Wiser announced. CAPT. CHEATUM SERIOUSLY ILL Capt. Gilbry Cheatum of the Anaheim police department who returned to his work after an illness is back in the Fullerton hospital and so ill he is unable to see visitors. He is believed to have returned to work too soon. The Anaheim Gazette has been on the job since 1870! Reginald Boardman, a concert pianist who has toured extensively with Hayes, will interpret the piano accompaniments for the Santa Ana concert. GRAYHOUND ORDERS 1,500 NEW BUSES One of these not-too-distant days Anaheim will catch a glimpse of one of the new Grayhound "Silversides" busses which President Orville S. Caesa of the Grayhound Corporation has ordered 1,500 or $7,500,000 worth of General Motors. It has been called the biggest order for intercity busses ever placed. One has already been delivered and the GH motor bus plant is up to its neck in getting out the rest. The new Silversides is said to offer passengers more room, more comfort, more speed and greater safety. Horsepower has been boosted from 165 to 240. IKE' WALTON TOURNAMENT GROUP MAKING 'BIG PLANES Complete organization of planning committee for the annual Izaak Walton casting tournament to be staged May 25 in La Palma park, headed business activities at the regular board meeting last Thursday night at Bob Williams Sports Shop on East Broadway. Open house featuring delectable refreshments served by President Octave Roquet followed the session. General planning chairman is Elmo Finch to be assisted by Ray Mabee and A. Heinlein. WEDDING BELLS TO RING FOR FRANK HITE According to latest reports Frank Hite, associated with Carlen's Cafe on South Los Angeles street, plans to leave "the single state of bliss" in the near future. Keep an eye on our classified ads for good bargains. Jr. Farm Bureau Plans 4-H Fair, Hears About India Plans were laid for the forthcoming 4-H Fair at the March meeting last night of the Junior Farm Bureau at Farm Bureau hall in Orange. H. W. Longfellow was present to help with the plans. Another feature was a talk on the people and customs of Indians by David French, city attorney of Orange, and A. K. Jones of the General Petroleum corporation showed an educational film on Metropolitan water. The business meeting was preceded by a potluck dinner. D. C. Harvey New VFW Commander Duane C. Harvey will be installed as commander of the Anaheim post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a mass installation of officers of all Southern California posts to be held at 2:30 p.m., April 13, in Pasadena's Rose Bowl. Other Anaheim officers to be installed with him will be John M. Jaggers, senior vice commander; Ray M. Mallonee, junior vice commander; William I. Nickle, quartermaster; Alvin J. Leigh, chaplain;; Ray E. Hudson, surgeon; Samuel M. Benson, judge advocate, and Emmet D. Richard, 3-year trustee. Jaggers was also named delegate to the Orange County Council of the VFW with Mallonee as alternate. The Anaheim post held its election late last week. Harvey succeeds Leslie Crowell as commander. Before and After Exactly—because many a battered and shattered fender brought to us has emerged from our shop smooth, shining and strong again. It’s only one of many auto repair services we handle. Leavitt Ford STUDEBAKER DEALER — ANAHEIM 226 So. Los Angeles Phone 2284 ANAHEIM GAZETTE WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES (Continued on Page 4) city. Her father is a producer with the David Selznick studios, Hollywood. Her bridegroom who served as an ensign in the Navy during the recent war, is now engaged in the contracting business. After a month's honeymoon, the newly-weds will make their home in the Los Angeles area. Among those attending the wedding were Mrs. Ruell Ingram, grandmother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Ingram and Mr. and Mrs. Aldie Ingram, uncles and aunts of the bride, all of Anaheim. Birthday Affair For Mrs. Hauser A trip to 'the Orange Show at San Bernardino and a festive party dinner highlighted the birthday celebration of Mrs. William Hauser of 201 North Resh street, last Saturday. Host and hostess for the occasion were the honoree's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Jay Murphy of Santa Ana. After enjoying an intimate family dinner at the Murphy home, 111 East Sixth street, Santa Ana, climaxed by the presentation of a beautifully decorated cake topped with lighted candles, Mrs. Hauser opened her many lovely presents. Artistic arrangements of bright spring blossoms added to the friendly holiday atmosphere. Varied Affair for Lois Thimble Club Combining business with pleasure, members of the Lois Thimble club gathered at the home of Maggie Myers for the regular monthly session Tuesday night. President Lola Complish pre- Edison Company Gets Approval of State Commission Following a public hearing in Los Angeles Monday, March 24, the Public Utilities Commission of California ruled favorably Tuesday on the application of the Southern California Edison Company, Ltd., to issue two new classes of preferred stocks in connection with the company's plan of exchange or call of all its presently outstanding Preferred Series B 6 per cent stock and Series C 5½ per cent stock. The commission at the same time issued an order exempting the new securities from the commission's competitive bidding rule. Approval by the Public Utilities Commission paves the way for the solicitation of proxies by the company for the special stockholders meeting on May 6 to authorize changes in the articles of incorporation to put the plan into effect. Stockholders will also vote at the May 6 meeting on a proposal to drop "limited" from the company's name. The company's present refunding plan is the fore-runner of additional new financing expected to amount to $75,000,000, to be required for expansion through 1949, Mr. Quinton said. The company must increase its junior equity investment, and broaden its common stock and its surplus base in order to raise new money at some later time through the sale of senior securities, he said. The proposed refunding plan of the Edison Company, which is said to be the largest similar undertaking in the history of public utility financing, will involve the issuance of new securities totaling more than $95,000,000. Under the plan it is proposed to issue Go By Plane To Associated Air Program An Anaheim delegation to March meeting of the Association Chambers of Commerce of County which was held at Alamitos navy air station with a dozen which arrived in air field by plane. The option included Mr. and Mrs.itt Ford and Mr. and Mrs. Moeller. They emplained in motor ship belonging to the line at Fullerton's airport within a few minutes saw than half the county before riving at their destination. One of the speakers at this sociated meeting, Jon Hall his wife, Frances Langford well known radio person came to the meeting in their plane. Hall, who is best known as a motion picture actor, ducts an aviation school at Monica. WALTZ CONTEST ENDS, LAUNCH 'LONGER HOURS' Following the finale of waltzing contests at Har Park each Sunday evening and Mrs. Vern Finch, judges announce a new event program at their dance hall 135½ East Center street, floor Eagles' hall. New are from 10 in the morning 10 at night. An electric eel can provide more than 2,000 watts at a moment. The Anaheim Gazette since Varied Affair for Lois Thimble Club Combining business with pleasure, members of the Lois Thimble club gathered at the home of Maggie Myers for the regular monthly session Tuesday night. President Lola Complish presided over the short business meeting. Special guests introduced included Jeanne Pannier and Mrs. Charles Criss. Next meeting will be at the home of Mildred Allen April 29, it was announced. Launa Boone won the attractive door prize. The traveling prize went to Elisle Borth. Delectable refreshments were served during the concluding social hour with Maggie Myers, Barbara Myers, Lizzie Knight and Flora Mae Cain, acting as hostesses. Anaheim merchants offer the greatest in values! The proposed refunding plan of the Edison Company, which is said to be the largest similar undertaking in the history of public utility financing, will involve the issuance of new securities totaling more than $95,000,000. Under the plan it is proposed to issue and exchange or sell 1,653,429 shares of new Cumulative Preferred and 1,653,429 shares of convertible Preference stock. LOCAL ANGLERS CATCH FISH, WEIGHT UNDISCLOSED Roy Mabee and party returned here last Friday night from a 10-day fishing trip to Lake Mead, bringing back sun burns; assorted cat fish, the largest of which tipped the scales at 13 pounds and a few bass, weight undisclosed. An estimated 57,209,000 quarts of milk were produced in the United States in 1945. FISHING IS GOOD! How is Your Motor? Don't wait till you are out on the water See to it that your motor is in good shape NOW Anaheim Marine & Sports 542-544 So: Los Angeles — Phone 2082 Authorized Evinrude Sales and Service Go By Plane To Associated Air Program An Anaheim delegation to the March meeting of the Associated members of Commerce of Orange County which was held at Los Amigos navy air station was one a dozen which arrived at the field by plane. The delegation included Mr. and Mrs. Leav-Ford and Mr. and Mrs. E. W.eller. They emplained in a two-horse ship belonging to the Gregg at Fullerton's airport and within a few minutes saw more than half the county before arriving at their destination. One of the speakers at the Associated meeting, Jon Hall, and wife, Frances Langford, a well known radio personality, came to the meeting in their own home. Hall, who is best known as a motion picture actor, conducts an aviation school at Santa Monica. ALTZ CONTEST ENDS, UNCH 'LONGER HOURS' Following the finale of the zoning contests at Harmony Park each Sunday evening, Mr. Mrs. Vern Finch, chief judges, announce a new evening program at their dance studio, 2 East Center street, second floor, Eagles' hall. New hours from 10 in the morning until at night. An electric eel can produce more than 2,000 watts at a given moment. The Anaheim Gazette since 1870 Charles H. Green Claimed by Death Death came to Charles H. Green last Saturday at the Orange County Hospital. He was 78 years of age at the time of his passing. A resident of Anaheim for the past two years, he was night clerk at the Valencia Hotel on West Center street. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Margaret J. Lange of Los Angeles. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel with the Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city, officiating. Burial was in Anaheim cemetery. BLESSED EVENT Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Toelle of 427 North Claudina street, this city, who welcomed a baby daughter last Monday at Anaheim hospital. She weighed seven pounds and nine ounces. LICENSE TO WED Applying for a marriage license were Miss Marion D. Cloydt and Glen David Hunsaker both of Anaheim at Santa Ana court house last Monday. Everybody reads the Gazette. LOANS On Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches, Typewriters, Shotguns, etc. WE ALSO DOGUARANTEED WATCH REPAIRING GLICK'S, 406 E. 4TH ST. SANTA ANA, CALIF. For Your Electrical Work —Anything Electrical— Phone 2164 JOSEPH A. 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