anaheim-gazette 1947-05-29

COLONY QUIPS It has been the privilege of the Gazette to furnish a courtesy program for the local observance of Memorial Day for fifty-eight consecutive years. In 1889 the Anaheim Cemetery was not as beautiful or as well populated place as it is today, nor were the names of the participants in the Memorial Day services the same. The spirit back of the proceedings came from the same place, the great heart of the American people. The same heart that much of the world depends upon today. We are very proud of our small contribution. The following is apropos of this Memorial Day week. On the 9th of this month a group of Communist War Veterans, meeting in Washington, called upon U. S. Senator Martin from Pennsylvania, himself a distinguished war veteran. Senator Martin appeared before them and made the following statement, to which we call your earnest attention: I have left a busy Senate floor to see you, because you are Pennsylvanians. I have listened to you. Now I want to tell you what I have got to say. First let me make clear that I respect the veteran and all that his uniform stands for. But when you come here, representing the Communist Party, you have no right to claim the respect and treatment due to veterans. No one can be faithful to American ideals and accept the teaching of com- Promotions; Pay Raises Given Police Several promotions and salary raises were granted to members of the Anaheim police department during the city council meeting Tuesday night at the city hall. Sergeants Roger Sherman and Niles Fiscus and Patrolman Thomas Taylor were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Patrolman Grant Rude was raised to relief sergeant, Lieutenant James Pifer was elevated to captain and Poundmaster Robert Spencer was granted a higher salary. A zoning variance was denied to Peter J. Lehr by the council who voted on the recommendation of the city planning commission. He had planned to build a service station with bulk gasoline storage tanks and public weighing scales at the triangle of land on East Center street bounded by the Anaheim-Olive road, Center street and Placentia avenue. Lehr pro- I have left a busy Senate floor to see you, because you are Pennsylvanians. I have listened to you. Now I want to tell you what I have got to say. First let me make clear that I respect the veteran and all that his uniform stands for. But when you come here, representing the Communist Party, you have no right to claim the respect and treatment due to veterans. No one can be faithful to American ideals and accept the teaching of communism. I will not now, nor at any future time, discuss the welfare of our veterans with men who uphold your communistic philosophy, even though you have worn the American uniform. Anything I have to say on that subject will be said to the officers and members of recognized veterans organizations, or to other patriotic unaffiliated veterans. And if I want advice about veterans' needs, I shall go to those same groups. They recognize the great gulf between American freedom and communistic dictatorship. They do not straddle. They stand four-square on the side of individual liberty and the rights of freemen. You are on the other side. The Russian people can have the form of government they want. We are not trying to force our system on them. I will fight with all my power any effort to foist their system on this country whether it comes from you or anybody else. I have had over 40 years of service in the armed forces of my country. I love its uniform and its flag. I respect that uniform even when worn by a Communist, but I have no respect for the philosophy you have accepted. Some of you, I believe, were willing to fight under my country's flag soley because Russia was fighting the same enemy. As late as June 21, 1941, your party and its members in this country were denouncing Americans who opposed the Nazis as imperialistic and war mongers. At that late date you Communists could find nothing wrong with Adolf Hitler or the things he stood for. I remember well your slogan, "The Yanks are not coming." The next day, June 22, 1941, the Nazis invaded Soviet Russia. On that day, and not until that day, was your party's hate for the unspeakable Nazi regime born. On that day and not until that day was elevated to captain and Poundmaster Robert Spencer was granted a higher salary. A zoning variance was denied to Peter J. Lehr by the council who voted on the recommendation of the city planning commission. He had planned to build a service station with bulk gasoline storage tanks and public weighing scales at the triangle of land on East Center street bounded by the Anaheim-Olive road, Center street and Placentia avenue. Lehr protested that upon seemingly favorable reception of the record, he had invested $20,000 in the enterprise. Mayor Charles Pearson offered the motion and it was seconded by Councilman Robert Boney. Oscar Heying voted "yes" and Clarence Pace "no." Ray Van Wagoner did not vote. The financial report presented by Van Wagoner showed that warrants to be paid for the past two weeks total $43,127, which was approved. The annexation of approximately 140 acres in the northeast section 331 feet north of Romneya drive and 330 feet east of Liberty lane to Sycamore street by the city was proposed by Rex Coons. Of a total of 67 voters, 38 indicated they were in favor of being incorporated by the city. Sixteen voted against annexation and 13 were "on the fence." Utilities with the exception of sewers are available it was revealed by City Engineer E. P. Hapgood. The council was receptive to the proposal and a petition, signed by the land and home owners is expected in the near future. A $5000 blanket bond insuring employees in the Anaheim public service department from the Aetna Casualty Insurance company of Hartford, Connecticut, was agreed upon. The council indicated approval of Bill 1351 by Hulse, now before the State legislature providing that 100 per cent revenue from state liquor license fees be returned to cities and counties which has been given a "do pass" recommendation by the assembler. (Continued on Page 2) Hellyer Family Author Articles In 2 Magazines Two members of the immediate family of Kenneth Hellyer, Anaheim's Buick dealer, have featured articles George Lowe, whose homeland is Balboa Island, is president Bernard Lowe of San Mateo vice-president and general manager. The Merrifield Trucking pany is having a new home at 1126 North Lemon street huge garage at the back two or three acre parcel is already under roof and an office building at the rear parcel is under construction. Merrifield now operates Fullerton, trucking citrus from packing houses to parking plants. The steel skeleton was used this week for the plant of Rock Cola plant north of Terrestre of Los Angeles Palma streets. The Red Roofling works now is located centia. Scores of first place winners receive gold, silver and medals in the three divisions B, and C to be sent in fortration at the National Association headquarters at lesville, Oklahoma, Winners follows: Dry fly: Class A—M. W., er, 96; Class B—Ed Shannon. Wet fly: Class A—Cliff J., 100; Class C—Don Vannie, 5-8 plug: Class A—Carroll T., Jr., 97; Class B—Gilbertensen, 94; Class D—Don V., 86; 3-8 plug: Class A—Thorne, Jr., 96; Class B Thomas, 90; Class C—C.E., 86. Trout fly for distance: A—Carroll Thorne, average feet; Class B—H. H. Carr average, 127 2/3; Class C Drow, average 105 2/3. Sfly distance: Class A—Jim hall ball 155 ft. Nazis invaded Soviet Russia. On that day, and not until that day, was your party's hate for the unspeakable Nazi regime born. On that day and not until that day, did you suddenly decide that fighting the Nazis was a holy cause and the highest form of democracy. Your slogan of the day before was dead. That is one reason why I don't respect you. I have some sympathy for those of you who have been misled while in the service or since. It is not too late for you to wake up. It is inconceivable to me how you can follow the teachings of a nation whose basic principles are violently opposed to everything America's uniform symbolizes. You men stand here, veterans of the American armed services, but preaching alien communism. You are secure in your right to preach it and to criticize our country only because of this Nation's Constitution. That is Americanism in action. Is there any doubt what would happen if men like you convened in Moscow, in Russian uniform, to criticize the Soviet Government? Suppose for an instant you were able to get inside the walls of the Kremlin and to stand before the men who make Russia's laws. Suppose you were to tell them that you don't like the Soviet Union—to attack its leaders—and to say that America's form of government was better than Russia's. You know what would happen. The lucky ones among you turned to cities and counties which has been given a "do pass" recommendation by the assembler. Hellyer Family Author Articles In 2 Magazines Two members of the immediate family of Kenneth Hellyer, Anahelm's Buick dealer, have featured articles in two national magazines which are on Anahelm newsstands this week. Penny Hellyer, who in private life is Mrs. Kenneth Hellyer, is author of an article, "Good Portraits Are Planned," in the American Home for June. Mrs. Hellyer who photographs professionally and as a hobby and who has written for several national magazines, illustrated her current article with photographs taken by herself, showing correct and incorrect clothing and poses in children's portraits. The current issue of the Saturday Evening Post features an article titled "Why Mexicans Don't Like You," by "Emma de Encinas as told to David Hellyer." David Hellyer, a writer who has been living in Balboa, is a brother of Kenneth Hellyer. Emma de Encinas received most of her schooling in the United States but has lived her mature life in Mexico where she was the first Mexican woman to win an air pilot's license. She writes and lectures when she isn't flying. Hellyer met her while on a Mexican mission during the war. He reports her as saying Mexicans don't like some of us because we seem to be rude and arrogant when we visit their country, and are making a mockery of the Good Neighbor policy. Dry fly: Class A—Dot Hunt Class B (tie) Mildred Worcester Kay Corbell, 81; Class C Perry, 92. Wet fly: Class A Hunt, 96; Class B—Betty Diney, 96; 5/8 ounce accuracy; Class A—Dot Hunt, 90; Class Mrs. Gerry Thorn, 85; Class Betty De Venney, 75. 3/8 accuracy plug: Class A—Hunt, 83; Class C—Pat Wynn. Judges of the casting events included Charles Evans, Wash., and Sam Barnes, all of heim, Milton Kraft, world's pion plug caster of San Diego Bill Ferris and Chet Barry Long Beach. Official scores were Ray Reafsnyder Monte Webb. Elmo Finch of this city and Thomas of Los Angeles were announcers. The public at system was through court Harry Fox. Several hundred dollars' of prizes in merchandise including sporting equipment, hardware items, wearing a and home furnishings were added to first, second and third winners. Smartly uniformed members of the Ladies Casting Club of Beach staged an exhibitioning the afternoon. This group up some commendable score... Plants Built Or Building For 3 New Industries Three commercial or industrial enterprises new to Anaheim this week had plants built or building in Anaheim's industrial district at the north end of town, and one already was in production. Oranco Manufacturing company whose new iron foundry on Commercial street is still being equipped has already drawn four heats of iron castings. It will, when equipped, be prepared to do all kinds of iron foundry work. George Lowe, whose home is on Alboa Island, is president and Bernard Lowe of San Marino is vice-president and general manager. The Merrifield Trucking company is having a new home built at 1126 North Lemon street. A huge garage at the back of its two or three acre parcel of land already under roof and a modern office building at the front of the parcel is under construction. Memorial Day ANAHEIM CEMETERY — 10:30 A.M. MAY 30, 1947 Auspices of ANAHEIM POST AMERICAN LEGION NO. 72 10:30 A.M. — Assemble at Flag Pole William P. Webb — Master of Ceremonies Assembly ... Bugl Raising of Colors ... Boy Scout Troop No. To the Colors ... Bugl Placing of Wreaths on Monument of Unknown Soldier ... Patriotic Organization 2000 Witness Annual Casting Tournament More than 2000 enthusiastic spectators viewed approximately skilled casters vie in the third annual casting tournament sponsored by the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton League all day Sunday at La Palma park. Five hundred sizzling barbecued beef dinners and all the trimmings were served under direction of Jeff Bud Paschall. Roy Mabee is general chairman of the successful event. Scores of first place winners to receive gold, silver and bronze medals in the three divisions, A, B and C to be sent in for registration at the National Casting Association headquarters at Bartville, Oklahoma. Winners are as follows: Dry fly: Class A—M. W. Warnn; 96; Class B—Ed Shannon, 98. Jet fly: Class A—Cliff Wyatt; 90; Class C—Don Vannice, 87; B plug: Class A—Carroll Thorne, 97; Class B—Gilbert Haksen, 94; Class D—Don Vannice, 3-8 plug: Class A—Carroll Thorne, Jr., 96; Class B—Ed Thomas, 90; Class C—C. E. Ward, Trout fly for distance: Class-Carroll Thorne, average, 143; Class B—H. H. Carpenter, average, 127 2/3; Class C—Don Dow, average 105 2/3. Salmon distance: Class A—Jim Corrigan. Patriots Join In Memorial Day Services Formal observance of Memorial Day tomorrow will be under the auspices of Anaheim Post No. 72, The American Legion, at Anaheim cemetery. Ceremonies will Building Plans Deferred By Chamber Board The board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Monday night took a look at the cost of building and voted to renew the Chamber's lease on its present quarters for another year. In the ensuing per- Orange Map Sinks Lower Lemons Steep The orange market week gave indications of from a sinking spell, the week was out it worse decline than ever. In Memorial Day Services Formal observance of Memorial Day tomorrow will be under the auspices of Anaheim Post No. 72, The American Legion, at Anaheim cemetery. Ceremonies will begin at 10:30 a.m. with William P. Webb as master of ceremonies. Speaker of the day will be Rev. James Forrester, pastor of Calvary Baptist church. Participating organizations include Daughters of the American Revolution, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Daughters of Union Veterans, Gold Star Mothers, Navy Mothers, Women's Relief Corps, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America, The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Missing will be any representative of the organization which originated Memorial Day—the Grand Army of the Republic; it has no surviving members in this county. Practically every business institution in Anaheim except some of the drug stores, restaurants, cafes, garages and service stations will be closed. Banks Closed Saturday For those who elect to stay at home over the long weekend there will be a double header baseball game between the Sunset League leading Anaheim Valencias and the Ontario Orioles. At midweek many managers of Anaheim places of business dealing directly with their public were on the fence as to whether to open or close on Saturday. But indications were that most retail stores would be open. This would include food markets, the depart- Building Plans Deferred By Chamber Board The board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at a meeting Monday night took a look at the cost of building and voted to renew the Chamber's lease on its present quarters for another year. In the ensuing period the board hoped the price of construction might come down enough to justify its going ahead with proposals that the Chamber build a home of its own. Following Richard Gay's report on Civic Progress Week, the board indicated its high satisfaction with the occasion, but it decided to let the new board pass upon plans for the future. After hearing the report of Leo Sheridan on the Valencia club in the Sunset league, the board voted to direct the secretary to write all members that promotion of attendance at games was a Chamber policy. It was announced John Ardaiz had accepted general chairmanship of the committee that will arrange and manage the annual Hallowe'en celebration and would name his own committee members. Endorsement was voted on the proposals of the Southern California Highway Congress for a state-long system of express highways to be financed out of an increase of 1½ cents in the state gasoline tax. It was noted that sealed ballots in the annual election of directors are coming in. Fourteen candidates have been nominated for the seven seats to be filled. The ballots will be counted June 5 and the results of the election announced at the annual membership meeting to be held June 12. Orange Market week gave indications of from a sinking spell, the week was out it worse decline than ever returns were about 4 box under those for the ing week. The market was tall quality fruit of the large 200s and larger—at far but small sizes and poor fruit was hardly paying and marketing costs—was a good deal of the fruit on the market. Fancy valencias of la ranged from $5.50 to $7 delivered, while 288s and the same brand sold one day in the same market ranging from $1.90 to $3. The sharpest contrast was between the 200s. The price differential much as a dollar a box the two sizes. The mark this week with no change in the market. Florida orange prices clined during the week strong 2000 car weekly currently moving from California returns average a dollar above tion price for Florida fr The California orange for this week is 1000 carern California fruit was stricted movement from California and Arizona. On factor helping to k the orange price level is salence of poor color. My fruit is greenish in color invariably sells at a dis City Council Gives Nod To Plans for Local Bus Service The city council at its meeting Tuesday night looked with disfavor on the suggestion of an expert that Anaheim establish and operate a municipal passenger bus system. Disregarding the expert’s views that a privately operated bus system was not likely to operate profitably here, the council gave the “go ahead” sign to Joe Svogar who applied a month ago for permission to operate such a system in Anaheim, instructing the city attorney to draw up a formal franchise or permit which it will vote upon at a later date. As Svogar outlined them, his plans call for operation of two coaches with one in reserve, to cover downtown district every 15 minutes and outlying sections every 30 minutes. The fare schedule provides for 10 cents a ride for adults, half price for children under 12 and no charge for children under 5. Furthermore three tokens will be sold for 25 cents. The company owning the buses includes Richard Winchel who operates a bus line in Santa Ana, Joe B. Morales and Manager Joe City Will Trade New Clocks For Old—If They Run The temporary clock depot opened at 518 South Los Angeles street on May 28, has been provided by the city as a special service only during its frequency change program. None of the clocks in the clock depot can be sold on any basis except in exchange for a customer’s 50-cycle clock in operating condition. Because all 50-cycle clocks run one-fifth faster than 60-cycles, the Old—If They Run The temporary clock depot opened at 518 South Los Angeles street on May 28, has been provided by the city as a special service only during its frequency change program. None of the clocks in the clock depot can be sold on any basis except in exchange for a customer's 50-cycle clock in operating condition. Because all 50-cycle clocks run one-fifth faster on 60-cycles, the City has developed this special service plan to give its customers a choice of obtaining new 60-cycle models at low exchange prices or of having 50-cycle clocks cycle-changed at the city's expense. The city sends 50-cycle clocks to be cycle-changed to the California Electric Service Stations, the firm that has the contract for adapting range and furnace timers throughout the city's system. To take advantage of the city's clock program, customers are urged to bring their clocks to the address shown on their identification forms as soon as possible after receiving the form by mail. Along with the identification forms, each customer receives full details of the clock plan and a notice stating the exact date that his current will be changed to 60 cycles. The current is being changed here by distribution lines, which means that all customers served by the same distribution line will receive the new frequency simultaneously, while nearby customers may not receive 60-cycle current until a few days later, if they happen to be served by a different line. The first distribution line serving this area will be changed to 60 cycles on June 4. A special telephone has been installed to receive calls from the city's customers, inquiring about the frequency change program. In Anaheim the number is 5734 or 5747. Anaheim Man May Testify At Jap Trial Lawrence E. Wedin, Sr., 516 North Vine street, is looking daily for directions from the War Department to go to Yokohama, Japan, to serve as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of four Japanese charged with contributing to coaches with one in reserve, to cover downtown district every 15 minutes and outlying sections every 30 minutes. The fare schedule provides for 10 cents a ride for adults, half price for children under 12 and no charge for children under 5. Furthermore three tokens will be sold for 25 cents. The company owning the buses includes Richard Winchel who operates a bus line in Santa Ana, Joe B. Morales and Manager Joe Svogar. The expert whose advice was not taken by the council was Charles F. Koors who was engaged to make a study of the local transportation question by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, whose board of directors discussed the Koors report at length at a meeting Monday night but took no action. Koors reported his careful studies of conditions here indicated any local passenger coach service would operate in the red for the first year, but subsequently might be nursed into a profitable business—though not under private operation. The city, with its garage facilities and accounting personnel seemed in a position to make a financial success of such a venture. He suggested no final action be taken until prospective patrons of the service were canvassed through a mail questionnaire. Vanus Eaken, Veteran City Employee, Dies Funeral services were held yesterday at the funeral chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars for Vanus C. Eaken who had served the city of Anaheim for 19 years as an employee of the water department. He died last Sunday at the family home at 130 West Cypress street. Born 61 years ago in Illinois, Eaken came to Anaheim in 1921. Besides his wife, Mrs. Lena Eaken of Anaheim, he is survived by four sisters, all of whom live in Illinois. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hayden S. Sears of the Methodist White Temple church. Interment was in Anaheim cemetery. The orange market early last week gave indications of recovery from a sinking spell, but before the week was out it fell into a worse decline than ever. Average returns were about 45 cents a box under those for the preceding week. The market was taking high quality fruit of the larger sizes—200s and larger—at fair prices, but small sizes and poorer quality fruit was hardly paying packing and marketing costs—and there was a good deal of that sort of fruit on the market. Fancy valencias of larger sizes ranged from $5.50 to $7.80 a box, delivered, while 288s and 344s of the same brand sold on the same day in the same market for prices ranging from $1.90 to $3.75 a box. The sharpest contrast in prices was between the 200s and 220s. The price differential was as much as a dollar a box between the two sizes. The market opened this week with no apparent change in the market. Florida orange prices also declined during the week under the strong 2000 car weekly volume currently moving from that state. California returns continued to average a dollar above the auction price for Florida fruit. The California orange prorate for this week is 1000 cars of southern California fruit with unrestricted movement from central California and Arizona. On factor helping to keep down the orange price level is the prevalence of poor color. Much of the fruit is greenish in color and this invariably sells at a discount. Anaheim Man May Testify At Jap Trial Lawrence E. Wedin, Sr., 516 North Vine street, is looking daily for directions from the War Department to go to Yokohama, Japan, to serve as a witness for the prosecution in the trial of four Japanese charged with contributing to the deaths of three American war prisoners. He was advised about a month ago by the War Department that he would be called within 30 days as a witness at the trial which began in Yokohama last Saturday. Wedin was a prisoner at Fukioka camp on Kiushu Island where the three Americans died, allegedly of mistreatment for 46 months, having been taken prisoner by the Japanese on Wake Island early in the war. He said he knew all four of the Japanese defendants in the present trial well. American prisoners at this particular camp were employed in building a dam. They were worked long hours on insufficient food, Wedin said, and when they failed to come up to the Japanese idea of industry they were beaten. The prisoners for whose deaths the four Japanese—an officer with rank equivalent to that of ensign in the U.S. Navy, and four sailors who acted as camp guards—died right on the job, Wedin said. SPECIAL PROGRAM SET FOR CHURCH GROUP The Woman's Missionary Aid group of the Grace Lutheran church will meet next Thursday at 12:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Mauerhan on Ball road for a surprise program. Bonanza Catch For Walton's Charter Trip Fish were caught up in the hundreds by Anaheim Izaak Walton members during the regular aquatic session on the "Happy Landings," deluxe charter boat piloted by Earnie Lane out of King's Landing, Balboa. Top angling honors went to Mike Terheimer who pulled in a six pound white sea bass. Second placer was Ray Dinkler who nabbed a five and one-half pound halibut. Total catch for the day at San Onofre beach between San Clemente and Oceanside included 25 barracuda, 156 bass, six white sea bass and three halibut. Unusual incidents included a pocketful of anchovies for Bill Trapp and Rev. Hayden Swift Sear's initiation to the gentle art of fishing. Trapp wore the delicacy without crackers, it was revealed. Unfortunately, Rev. Sears dozed during the warm afternoon and his foot became anchored to a bucketful of water. At the scream of "shark" he was treated to the traditional wet-foot. It seems also that his sack of fish was found dangling over the port side unexpectedly. However it was rescued with several additions. All of Mark Twain's manuscripts were edited by his wife.