anaheim-gazette 1947-11-27

COLONY QUIPS The turkeys weren't displayed, neatly plucked behind shining butcher counters, nor fruits and vegetables, conveniently segregated in bins of great super-markets or small country stores on this historical day of the first Thanksgiving in this nation. No, all the circumstances differed then from now. No fluorescent nor electric lights accented the feast. No sparkling crystal, sterling silver or lace cloths added to the attractiveness of groaning banquet tables which mark the celebrations of today, when families, forgetting squabbles, gather for a reunion of thanks. Seemingly, all conditions are opposite now from the premier Thanksgiving, when the Jamestown founders and Indians put aside hostilities in tribute to life and its simple gifts. Wild turkeys and other game were stalked, vegetables harvested from stump-cleared fields, fruits and nuts gathered in tangled forests for that first Thanksgiving. The colonists and natives broke bread at rough-hewn tables, were served from great iron kettles and open spits; then parted company by firelight. A far cry was that day from our secure twentieth century observance in well kept farm house, smart resort, cheerful cottage, modern pent house or night spot. All was opposite? Not quite. Through passing decades the national setting has been revolutionized; the atmosphere, partially. Orange Market Opens Week On Sad, Low Note The 1947 Valencia season was ending this week on a somewhat sad note. And the navel season was beginning in somewhat the same key. Confident predictions made by marketing agencies that the few remaining Valencias yet to be sold would bring a higher price have not been fulfilled. Instead the market early this week sagged slightly, as did also the market for navels. The lemon market, on the other hand, showed marked improvement early this week over last week's rising market. Shipments of navel oranges from central-northern California are being stepped up to a maximum movement which will occur during the week ending December 6 to insure a good distribution of this variety for the Christmas holidays. Early navel shipments are reported to be of excellent quality. broke bread at rough-hewn tables, were served from great iron kettles and open spits; then parted company by firelight. A far cry was that day from our secure twentieth century observance in well kept farm house, smart resort, cheerful cottage, modern pent house or night spot. All was opposite? Not quite. Through passing decades the national setting has been revolutionized; the atmosphere, partially. The occasion is caught in the whirl of this age of miracles, but the theme is constant. Thanksgiving is transformed as to outward conditions, yes; as to setting, yes, but as to theme, no. The fourth Thursday of November remains steadfast and constant in spirit. Projected from the kindled flame prompting recognition of the wonder of companionship, of cooperation, among our first settlers, down to the sensational flare of kleig lights heralding it today—Thanksgiving shines in the annals of time, a strengthening influence, a bright challenge to the universal consciousness that is the heart of family groups now as then. Some overzealous scalpers were hoisted up before the law on last Saturday when they asked and received up to $25 for a ducket to the SC-UCLA football game. These persons were certainly breaking the law but really they were offering a bargain because the game was well worth the money they asked. If anyone ever sat through a more thrill-packed afternoon we would like to have been there to see. As many of these same contests, it meant a bid to the Rose Bowl—at least it meant that to the Trojans if they won or tied and to the Bruins if they won decisively and Stanford had knocked off Cal, as they almost did. As to the game, it was fiercely and also cautiously played. No chances were taken by either side and this had something to do with the minimum of scoring. Just a whisper separated them but the feeling persists that the Trojans will make a better showing in the Rose Bowl because of a better all around offense. Also their better defensive record for the entire season. How would you like to have Jeff Cravath's job for the next six weeks? Notre Dame on December 6 and Michigan on January first. Two of the country's really great teams each of them wanting to Santa Claus Will Come to Town December 15 Gay and colorful Christmas decorations, radiating good cheer, were being put up throughout Anaheim Monday, marking the advent of the holiday season here. Santa Claus will come to town December 5. This epitome of the Yule spirit will be featured in a parade and in conjunction with the annual Christmas gift hunt, which is designed to delight youngsters in the Anaheim high school district. Two shining new bicycles, a boy's and a girl's, will be given away through the courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce. A boy' and girl's wrist watch will be given by Vic Huber's jewelry store. Each merchant will also donate a prize. Total value of merchandise given will be approximately $1000, William Thornecroft, chairman of the retail merchants division of the chamber, said. Chest Drive Only Half Way To Its Goal At midweek Anaheim's community Chest drive waits slightly past the half way on its way to its minimum of raising $26,300. It was over two weeks its schedule to raise the amount in one week. More ing still, canvassers had c 65 per cent of the territory signed to them. And that cent covered included all of whose contributions were ed to be the largest. "For the most part, wage earners are contributing their share towards the chest," Clyde W. Cromer who is directive drive this week in the tary absence of E. J. Power chief disappointment is in the tribulations from men and we have believed most give. Many people from whom hoped to receive hundreds o lars, we have received only We may have to make reca among these people. In fact have suggested we see them In this year of unprece prosperity it is unthinkable we should fail to reach our Local Bankers At Conference R. Foster Lamm, John N. Raleigh and Jones Heddens represented the Southern County Bank of Anaheim at the November dinner conference of the Independent Bankers Association of Southern California held in Los Angeles this week. Featured at the meeting was a panel discussion on real estate lending practices with J. W. Lewis, vice-president, Union Bank & Trust Co., Los Angeles, serving as moderator. Gazette Want Ads Bring Results. Christmas Seals ... Your Protection Against Tuberculosis More than 300 persons—the largest post-war tour into Mexico—will take part in a "sentimental journey" into that country beginning next April 7. Those planning to make the trip are members of the California Avocado Society. One of the main purposes of the trip will be to aid in replanting a Fuerte avocado tree. The planting ceremony will be conducted at the site of the original avocado tree from which buds were brought to this country to found the vast industry now bringing millions of dollars to thousands of growers. The parent tree died a decade ago near Itzlaco in the state of Puebla, and officials and members an opportunity to study hand methods used by the boring country in producing avocado. Included in the itinerary are a reception with Mr. president, Miguel Allema, Mexico City, and an afternoon ception with the United Ambassador. Also planned trips to Vera Cruz and other cities, and automobile tours to jungle country. The tourists will return United States April 21. Watch for it Next Week An Exclusive Feature A NEW FEATURE—A NEW SERVICE Something new for northern Orange county readers will be offered in this newspaper with next week’s issue. Arrangements have been completed to obtain for county folks factual and unbiased coverage of state government affairs—localized news from Sacramento that affects you as an individual; that affects your personal pocketbook; that affects your farm or business; that influences your daily life and the welfare of your family. This service is offered by no other newspaper in Anaheim. Besides regular weekly spot news stories giving the local angles on Sacramento developments — the This service is offered by no other newspaper in Anaheim. Besides regular weekly spot news stories giving the local angles on Sacramento developments—the angles in which you are interested—there will be a political column which each week will explain the aspects of some issue currently before the public. In addition there will be a weekly brief round-up of the most important happenings of the week in state government, a condensed report on the doings of your state officials and state departments. Principal feature of the new service, however, will be its coverage of news affecting this county and its various closely-knit communities. No other Anaheim newspaper offers this localized coverage of Sacramento news. Chest Drive Only Half Way To Its Goal At midweek Anaheim's Community Chest drive was only slightly past the half way mark. Its way to its minimum goal raising $26,300. It was over two weeks late in the schedule to raise the total count in one week. More alarm still, canvassers had covered per cent of the territory asked to them. And that 65 per cent covered included all of those those contributions were expected to be the largest. For the most part, wage earners are contributing their full care towards the chest," said Dee W. Cromer who is directing drive this week in the tempor-a absence of E. J. Power. "Our self disappointment is in the conditions from men and women have believed most able to see. Many people from whom we need to receive hundreds of dollars, we have received only tens. We may have to make recavass long these people. In fact some we suggested we see them again. This year of unprecedented prosperity it is unthinkable that should fail to reach our mod- Vet Club Finds One Good Deed Leads to Another Proof that a generous deed goes a long way was found last week by the Fullerton Jaysee Vets Club. Approximately three weeks ago some members of the Fullerton Junior College Vets Club learned that Annetta Louise Bloodworth, four-year-old blind daughter of an El Toro Marine, needed $500 to complete a fund for an operation to restore her sight. Immediately swinging into action, they raised the money and presented it to her. As a result of a story of the action, printed in a county paper, the Vet club is $100 richer today. A check was received last week by the jaysee organization from the Rubbercraft Corporation of Los Angeles. A letter from Charles N. Merrills, president, expressing admiration of the club for its move, accompanied the check. Quoted in part, it read: "We trust this little voluntary expression on our part will be the means of encouraging other donors to establish and make it possible for you to lend your valued assistance to mankind. The heart of America speaks in a very humble and soft voice." President Bob Francis of the two head, Stanley Loudon, Jack Gesler, Jim Elam, Norman Brock, Dick Walsworth, Bill Vetter, Al Fishback, Albert Alponte, Bill Siewert and Joe Cyprien. The dozen critters included 11 Herefords and one dairy heifer. Jesse W. Tapp, vice president of the bank from the San Francisco headquarters, will be the principal speaker at the dinner. Jennings Pierce, director of public relations of the National Broadcasting Company, will be master of ceremonies. Guests who have been invited to attend include Miss Irene Rich and "Wild Bill" Elliott of the mo-(Continued on Page 7) County Orchestra Concert Next Saturday Night Featuring Dorothy Simpson Smith, as guest piano soloist, the Orange County Philharmonic Symphony orchestra, directed by Miss Norma L. Perkins of Orange will present the premier 1947-48 concert program next Saturday evening at 8:15 o'clock in the Anaheim Union-high school auditorium. With an orchestra background provided by the 75 talented musicians of the well known county organization, Miss Smith will interpret Beethoven's "Third Piano Concerto." The organization is sponsored by the Anaheim Kiwanis club again this year. Norbert Faessel, president, introduced the guest soloist to board members and Kiwanis during a recent meeting. When not on concert tour, the soloist resides in Whittier. Born in Calcutta, India, of Scotch and English parentage, Miss Smith began to show exceptional promise as a musician at an early age. She was enrolled in the Calcutta branch of the Royal Academy and Trinity college, receiving three gold medals and graduating with high honors from both institutions. Following a period of intensive study with Tobias Matthay in London, she became a citizen of the United States in 1938, making her home in southern California. When in this vicinity she was conferred the honor of a Fellowship of Trinity College by Sir Granville Bantock. New Laws To Be Theme Of Kuchel Talk In his first address a lican rally since his e- November to the office controller, Thomas Killen was born and reared in is expected to interp tion passed at the last day the California Legislation of which has to do with nances. A discussion or lation designed to help housing shortage is e-be a special feature w dress. Time and place o is 8 p.m. Wednesday; 3, at the Ebell Club at Santa Ana. Sponsors of the rally the Orange County Central committee, of w Leila Eastman of Orang man; Pro-america, head D. Smiley of Fullerton can Assembly, headed Lodge of Fullerton as Council of Young Repu men, of which Mrs. Bor as of Orange is pres-Orange County Young cans of which Joe Li Anaheim is president. The rally will be pre-dinner in the Peacock Santa Ana's Ebell Club ers of all Republican org ol f the county. The rai held in the adjoining a beginning at 8 p.m. With Kuchel will come Faries, newly-elected national committeeman, ceeded the late Raymo Faries, who recently from Washington, D.C. port on California's futu national political picture in the light of Gov. Waucent announcement tha candidate for President A letter from Charles N. Merrills, president, expressing admiration of the club for its move, accompanied the check. Quoted in part, it read: "We trust this little voluntary expression on our part will be the means of encouraging other donors to establish and make it possible for you to lend your valued assistance to mankind. The heart of America speaks in a very humble and soft voice." President Bob Francis of the Vets Club, when he was given the check and letter by vice-president Odra "Chuck" Chandler of Anaheim, stated that the gift would be used to purchase more toys to make the club's number one project, a mammoth Christmas party (Continued from Page 2) Mrs. George Hatfield, 1201 Diamond street, Anaheim, became the proud owner of a Gaffers and Satler gas range offered as the grand door prize during the Mahaffey-Fitz cooking school, conducted by Dr. James E. Cantrell, famous food authority, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Pictured above (left to right) are August Fitz, Mrs. Hatfield, G. C. Mahaffey and Gene Mahaffey. Wins Gas Range at Cooking School Faries, who recently from Washington, D.C., port on California's future national political picture in the light of Gov. W. cent announcement that candidate for President Auto Track To Be Built In Orange County A statement issued Speedway Enterprises, this week announced it quired a 77 acre tract chester boulevard between Park and Norwalk and ange county side of which it would construct mile speedway to be made the famous Ralph de will be, the announcer extra wide and steep and will be designed for full size automobiles, motorcycles. Exchange, M Officers At A C. C. Teague and F. will serve as president of fornia Fruit Growers and the Mutual Orange Ors, respectively, for st year. They were re-elected annual meetings of the citrus cooperatives with their annual meetings end. James A. Baker or was re-elected vice-prince the M.O.D. and LeRoy Fullerton will serve second vice-president change. F. S. Gunter of Red re-elected president of Mange Distributors at the tion meeting of the bo rectors of the cooperati Farm Conservation Association Chooses Committeemen for 1948 In its first election held by mail the Agricultural Conservation Association of Orange county chose its 1948 committee and results were announced this week by Chairman Roy L. Hale who said the mail election proved so satisfactory that it will probably become a permanent feature of the association. The Agricultural Conservation Association is the local instrument for drawing up the annual soil and water conservation program, the rates of pay for compliance by farm owners and operators, and for seeing if the program is carried out. In the Orange county agricultural conservation set-up there are 12 districts or communities, explained Chairman Hale. Each district or community elects five officers who form what is designated Community Committees. Each community committee consists of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a regular member, a first alternate and a second alternate. The 12 chairmen of the Community Committees met this week and elected, as usual, the County Committee. Roy L. Hale, Placentia orange grower, was re-elected chairman, Ray E. Beem as vice-chairman, Stephen Griset as regulator. New Laws To Be Theme Of Kuchel Talk In his first address at a Republican rally since his election last November to the office of state controller, Thomas Kuchel who was born and reared in Anaheim, is expected to interpret legislation passed at the last session of the California Legislature, much of which has to do with state finances. A discussion of the legislation designed to help solve the housing shortage is expected to be a special feature of the address. Time and place of the rally is 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, at the Ebell Club auditorium, Santa Ana. Sponsors of the rally include the Orange County Republican Central committee, of which Mrs. Leila Eastman of Orange is chairman; Pro-American, headed by M.D. Smiley of Fullerton; Republican Assembly, headed by Hilmer Lodge of Fullerton as president; Council of Young Republican Women, of which Mrs. Bonnie Thomas of Orange is president, and Orange County Young Republicans of which Joe Lieb, Jr., of Anaheim is president. The rally will be preceded by a dinner in the Peacock Room of Santa Ana's Ebell Club for officers of all Republican organizations of the county. The rally will be held in the adjoining auditorium, beginning at 8 p.m. With Kuchel will come McIntyre Faries, newly-elected Republican national committeeman, who succeeded the late Raymond Haight. Faries, who recently returned from Washington, D.C., will report on California's future in the national political picture, notably in the light of Gov. Warren's recent announcement that he is a candidate for President. Auto Track To Be Built In Orange County The State Board of Agriculture has adopted a resolution urging federal officials to provide additional funds with which to combat two destructive agricultural pests introduced into the Hawaiian Islands during wartime from the Southwest Pacific islands. The pests, both of which are reported to be doing extensive damage to Hawaiian agriculture and to constitute a threat to certain California crops if the pests should become established in this state, are the melon fly and the Formosan fruit fly. The melon fly was reported by Dean Claude B. Hutchison of the College of Agriculture to be damaging to tomatoes, beans and other vegetables. He said that the only way tomatoes could be grown was to enclose the tomatoes in paper bags. Dean Hutchison described the Formosan fruit fly as being in some respects a more dangerous insect pest than the Mediterranean fruit fly. He said it attacks oranges and avocados and has ruined the Hawaiian banana industry. "We must be alert to keep it out of the United States," he told the board. Salvation Army Appeals For Wornout Toys Used and worn-out toys which the owners no longer wish to keep are wanted at once by the Salvation Army Social Service Department. They can serve two good purposes, said Major Orlo Ellison, manager of that self-supporting department, namely, providing employment for men whose need for work is especially appealing at this time of the year and, secondly, the articles will be reprocessed and refinished so they can be sold through Salvation Army salvage stores at moderate prices as Christmas gifts for children who will be delighted to receive them. Similar requests for toys have been productive of large numbers of gifts in advance of previous Christmas seasons, Major Ellison said. He foresees a demand in Salvation Army stores during the coming weeks not only for low-priced playthings, including dolls, games, mechanical and other toys, but for children's clothing as well. "Therefore," he said, "we hopefully urge friends of our social service work, which recently observed its 50th anniversary, to provide us with all possible material district of community elects five officers who form what is designated Community Committees. Each community committee consists of a chairman, a vice-chairman, a regular member, a first alternate and a second alternate. The 12 chairmen of the Community Committees met this week and elected, as usual, the County Committee. Roy L. Hale, Placentia orange grower, was re-elected chairman, Ray E. Beem as vice-chairman, Stephen Griset as regular member, H. L. Remmers as first alternate and Carl Swanstrom as second alternate. The County Committee is responsible for the overall program in the county. The Community Committees are responsible for the operation of the program in the several local communities, especially for approval of conserva-(Continued on Page 4) Dr. Brigandi To Head Sanitary District Body By electing Dr. Karl Brigandi of Garden Grove as chairman and E. W. Moeller, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, as secretary, 20 representatives of near-by cities and settled communities began the organization here Monday night of a campaign committee to work in behalf of the organization of District No. 2 in the proposed county sewerage system. It was decided further that each incorporated city and settled community should name a vice-chairman to represent it on the campaign committee and each of the five incorporated cities should name a representative on a finance committee. It is hoped to have the committee ready to go into action immediately after the hearing on the proposal to form the district which will be held by the county board of supervisors at 2 p.m. December 2. If there are protests against the organization of the district amounting to less than 2 per cent of the electorate, the supervisors may go ahead with district formation. If more than 2 per cent protest, it will be necessary for the supervisors to call an election. This must be held on or before February 1 if the district is to begin functioning next year. First Frost Of Faries, who recently returned from Washington, D.C., will report on California's future in the national political picture, notably in the light of Gov. Warren's recent announcement that he is a candidate for President. Auto Track To Be Built In Orange County A statement issued by Pacific Speedway Enterprises, Inc., issued this week announced it had acquired a 77 acre tract on Manchester boulevard between Buena Park and Norwalk and on the Orange county side of the line on which it would construct a half mile speedway to be managed by the famous Ralph de Palma. It will be, the announcement said, extra wide and steeply banked and will be designed for racing by full size automobiles, midgets, hot rods and motorcycles. Exchange, M.O.D. Re-Elect Principal Officers At Annual Meetings C. C. Teague and F. S. Gunter will serve as president of the California Fruit Growers Exchange and the Mutual Orange Distributors, respectively, for still another year. They were re-elected at the annual meetings of the two big citrus cooperatives which held their annual meetings last weekend. James A. Baker of Anaheim was re-elected vice-president of the M.O.D. and LeRoy E. Lyon of Fullerton will serve again as second vice-president of the Exchange. F. S. Gunter of Redlands was re-elected president of Mutual Orange Distributors at the organization meeting of the board of directors of the cooperative elected at the 41st annual meeting of M.O.D. J. A. Baker of Anaheim was elected vice-president; R. S. Keyes, Riverside, was chosen secretary. Since the same board of directors is the board of directors of Southern California Citrus Foods, the directors at their organization meeting chose J. L. Seppi, Whittier, president; J. W. Crill, Garden Grove, vice-president; and J. A. Porter, secretary. Other members of the board are: D. G. Farquhar, Redlands; W. D. Wolfe, Escondido; G. W. Burch, Covina; Glenn A. Harris, La Habra; W. B. Merchant, Woodlake; T. J. Steves, La (Continued on Page 4) If there are protests against the organization of the district amounting to less than 2 per cent of the electorate, the supervisors may go ahead with district formation. If more than 2 per cent protest, it will be necessary for the supervisors to call an election. This must be held on or before February 1 if the district is to begin functioning next year. First Frost Of Season Causes Some Smudging Full scale winter came to parts of Orange county and the rest of the citrus belt of southern California this week. Preceded by scattered showers which in places amounted to as much as .08 of an inch, there was a frost early Sunday which called for firing in many lemon groves and some orange orchards. A temperature of 27 degrees was recorded by thermometers in some lemon groves along the northern foothills and temperatures were low enough in the Garden Grove region to cause scattered firing for oranges. In spite of the fact the night was without a perceptible breeze, there were wide variations of temperature. The recording thermometer at the Association Laboratory on Lincoln boulevard just west of Manchester boulevard the minimum temperature shown was 33 degrees Sunday morning, 35 degrees Monday and 37 degrees Tuesday morning. Minimum temperatures in other citrus growing areas were not available here at midweek but Floyd Young of the Fruit Frost Service forecast temperatures in a few spots as low as 24 and 25 degrees with firing beginning as early as midnight Sunday and Monday mornings.