anaheim-gazette 1948-01-22

COLONY QUIPS The newspaper publishers of California, over 550 strong, held their annual convention at Coronado last weekend. The newsmen talked of everything from newsprint to the new look. In fact the conversation in the lobbies ran rather heavy to the latter. The old Hotel Del Coronado, built in the '80s, is still a grand place for a convention or any other kind of outing. Everything is done in the grand manner. Bathing suits, women in slacks and dogs are not tolerated in the lobby or dining rooms. The one exception is that women in slack suits with a proper jacket may be served lunch but that is all. The hotel claims it is not stuffy but it tries to be very proper and after trying it out we can only say that these rules do improve the sightseeing. These men were all gather there to find out how to improve the quality of their newspapers and to improve the service they render to the community and the reader. The tremendous power wielded in this state by the press there represented is not something to be used lightly neither is it something to be held in check when needed. That power in the press is something to be used for good and not perverted to unworthy things even though the may bring more pelf to the publisher. These and many other constructive thoughts were bluntly and forcibly brought to the attention of all present. It is very heartening for the small country publisher to hear some of the giants of the profession talk about the same pro- It is very heartening for the small country publisher to hear some of the giants of the profession talk about the same problems, fears, delights, shortcomings and hopes that the little fellow thought were peculiar to his endeavors. It makes one feel humble and not the least afraid of the big fellow. You don’t even want to change places with him. Henry Wallace by his recent announcement has just about completed the political cycle. Born in Iowa, the not too bright son of a rich father, he inherited this wealth created under free enterprise. He was first a Republican Then a Democrat. Next a New Dealer. Finally an independent You guess what that is. This is the most startling piece of political news since Theodore Roosevelt split the Republican party way back in 1912 and ruined President Taft’s chances for reelection. The same situation faced President Truman today, the difference being that he had more time to counteract the Wallace rebellion. Had the President taken a firm stand against the left wingers, instead of yielding to Hannegan and the old New Deal crowd and at the same time announced a clean cut foreign policy in Europe that every American could follow, he would only have cut the ground out for under Wallace, but gone a low way to insuring his own reelection. One satisfaction he receives will be that he does not have to list to the lustful fringe of the New Deal any more. Henry Wallace them entirely off the old Roosevelt reservation now and we have for the country’s sake, formed their shouting will now be the new Messiah that devotes Hindu mysticism. Henry Agnew Wallace As he leads this hand of political malcontents into the political wilderness of oblivion the air will clear. Even timid men good intention in both of the political parties will be heard again esnousing common principles of American government that are tried and true. In spite of the gain of valencias in San Diego county in December, San Fernando valley still had the largest valencias in southern California on January 1 where the average diameter of the fruit was 2.281 inches, and where 330 average fruits would fill a packed box. Ventura county was in second place where 346 average valencias would pack a box. San Diego county was third—349 fruits to the box; the Redlands-Highlands district was fifth—374 valencias to the box, northern Orange county was sixth with an average of 375 fruits to the box and southern Orange county was eighth with 103 valencias to the box. The average growth rate in all southern California districts last December was .055 of an inch. A year ago the average growth rate was almost three times better—1.53 of an inch. The average for the past 18 years has been .099 of an inch. Hospital Has $570,000 And $20,000 Site The Presbyterian Hospital of Orange county has cash, U.S. government bonds, and pledges totaling $570,000 and a 20-acre area on the bluff overlooking Newport Harbor which is valued today considerably more than it cost. It has before government authorities a request for additional funds under the terms of the Hill-Burton Act which provides that non-profit hospitals may receive one dhollar for each two dollars raised locally, according to a communication sent all subscribers by President M. B. Vouel, who said, “We feel certain that we qualify under the act. If the application is granted the hospital association would... Three Blue-Blood Canine Orphans Needing some folks are three thoroughbred pooches now residing at the local animal shelter. 1100 block North Olive street opposite the General Electric plant by the railroad tracks, Bob Spencer, Anaheim poundmaster, stated today. A pet full of life which likes youngsters is a one-year-old female fox terrier. According to Spencer she has a permanent case of wagt. This sparkling inmate may be possessed for the price of a license, $1.50. Two eight-week-old full-blooded springer spaniel puppies, a male and a female, have been placed in Spencer's care to be sold for $15.00 each. Additional information may be obtained by calling Anaheim 2131, days, or Anaheim 2389 in the evenings. To Hear Talk On Cancer Monday Dr. Mildred Wehrly, chairman of the executive committee of the Orange County Branch of the American Cancer Society, will speak on "New Methods of Treatment for Cancer" at the next meeting of the Orange County Health Council which will be held at 7:30 p.m. January 26 at Santa Ana5s board of education building. Fred Johnson, assistant director of the State Branch of the American Cancer Society, will speak on "The Cancer Program from a State and National Level." Mrs. Mary A. Campion, executive secretary of the Orange County Branch of the American Cancer Society, is expected to outline the present services offered by the Orange county program. ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 1948 Will Try 100 Indian Fruit Pickers Soon Citrus Growers, Inc., the organization of Orange county citrus associations which is looked to for fruit pickers and other field and packing house help hopes by Feb. 1 to have about 100 Navajo or Hopi Indians in the county to meet a growing demand for pickers. This was announced this week by George Graham, secretary-manager of the corporation who started out last week with representatives of the state division of employment to recruit Indian workers on the Arizona and New Mexico reservations. Graham who accompanied Roy Ferguson, temporary farm labor supervisor, and Bates Criwley, farm labor placement manager in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, heard news at Barstow which changed their plans. The news was that there would be a meeting late this month at Phoenix between representatives of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and prospective employers of Navajo and Hopi Indians. The California delegation decided they could ac Anaheim Unified Fail Next Summer While ranchers are on practically a midsummerule and there is virtually in the mountains to storage either above ground, no water short summer threatens the Union Water company, to its general manager, Dan. Anaheim Union is cipal source of irrigation citrus groves on the west the Santa Ana river in the There is still enough underground basins next summer's needs, said dan, but unless there are rains during the remaining rain season, a serious shortage threatens due summer of 1949 and in years. State agriculture and water resources officials more serious view of next summer for most formia south of Mercer suggested that in many the state growers would necessary to revert to in other dry years and ever water is available crop only and let the res thus avoid total crop f Response Begun In Anaheim To Drive for Dimes Anaheim this week began responding to the March of Dimes appeal by mailing in envelopes—containing cash—mailed last week, by the 20-30 club which is in charge of the annual drive, to 3500 residents of Anaheim and vicinity. The drive, according to Jack Raleigh, project chairman of the Anaheim 20-30 club, will close on January 31 with the "Lay a Dime on the Line" stunt which last year added $350 to Anaheim's contribution to the national war on infantile paralysis. A tape will be laid along the sidewalk on both sides of Center street, from Los Angeles to Lemon streets, and all passers-by will be urged by the 20-30 club committee in charge of the event to "Lay a dime on the line." Churches Pass Liquor License Veto Petitions Circulation was begun in some of the Anaheim churches last Sunday and will be continued next Sunday in others, of petitions to cultural Extension Department. vember's election an initiative measure which would give county boards of supervisors and city council the right to veto action of the state board of equalization in granting liquor permits. Backers of the movement are careful to explain they do not propose a local option measure and would interfere in no way with present duties of the state board of equalization except to give local governing bodies a right to veto action of the board in granting liquor licenses within their jurisdiction. Although only 300,000 signatures of qualified voters are received from the sale of concessions summer of 1949 and in years. State agriculture and water resources officials more serious view of next summer for most formia south of Merced suggested that in many the state growers would necessary to revert to a in other dry years and ever water is available crop only and let the res thus avoid total crop f. Agricultural experts wistic over the crop out 1948 due to lack of rain in the extreme north portio state, southern California area south of Merced, in ley and along the coast, little or no rain. Water tailed receded and in some can have gone dry. Only hope was expressly Dan Higgins, Known Barber Claimed By D Dan Higgins, well known citizens of Anaheim, passed at the U.S. Naval hospital Beach on Thursday of la Born in Valley Falls, KY years ago, he had lived heim for eighteen years moving to Long Beach twelve years ago. Approx twenty years ago he was barber business here with Van Atta, the two build Higgins-Van Atta Barbe now known as the Office Shop on East Center street. Surviving are his wife, Higgins of Long Beach; Lyle L. Higgins, Chief Ficeer in the U.S. Navy; or child; his mother, Mrs. M penter of Fullerton; one L. H. Higgins of Los Angles sisters, Mrs. Katie Adams tana and Mrs. Elvena C Anaheim. Funeral services were ed from the chapel of Campbell and Kaulbars m Monday morning at 11 with the Rev. W. D. Joll of Calvary Baptist church ciating. Interment was at Vista Memorial park. Pall bearers at the funeral old time friends and fellers of this city, included them being W. A. Franz Webb, Earl Hopkins and Brown. Citrus Fruit Assn. Handled Twice As Much Fruit Last Year as in 1946 For the first time in the 54 years the Anaheim Citrus Fruit association has been in existence, its Manager, Glenn A. Hipes, could report to the membership at the annual meeting held Tuesday at the White Temple Methodist church that during the past withdrawal period not a member or an acre had been withdrawn from the association. Following a dinner served at the church the members heard the annual report of Manager Hipes, and talks by R. Z. Eller, advertising manager of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, and by A. H. Kirchmann, manager of the Northern Orange County Citrus Exchange with which the Anaheim association is affiliated. All members who served on the board of directors last year were reelected. They are Ernest Wheaton, F. W. Elliott, F. C. Edwards, V. S. Meyer, N. C. Christensen, D. L. Harpster and L. P. Halderman. Following the custom of rotating offices among board members, Wheaton was elected president to succeed Newell Christensen who served in that capacity last year and Elliott was elected to succeed Wheaton as vice-president. Hipes was reelected to his eleventh year as secretary-manager and Burt F. Zaiser was reelected assistant secretary. The report of Manager Hipes showed that the association shipped 944.1 cars of fruit during its last fiscal year for which it received a total of $1,064,116.85 at (Continued on Page 7) Anaheim Union Chief Says Water Won’t Fail Next Summer—Serious Elsewhere While ranchers are irrigating on practically a midsummer schedule and there is virtually no snow in the mountains to replenish storage either above or below ground, no water shortage next summer threatens the Anaheim Union Water company, according to its general manager, Leo Sheridan. Anaheim Union is the principal source of irrigation water in citrus groves on the west side of the Santa Ana river in this county. There is still enough water in underground basins to supply next summer’s needs, said Sheridan, but unless there are heavy rains during the remainder of the rain season, a serious water shortage threatens during the summer of 1949 and in following years. State agriculture and division of water resources officials took a more serious view of prospects next summer for most of California south of Merced. They suggested that in many parts of the state growers would find it necessary to revert to a practice in other dry years and use whatever water is available for one crop only and let the rest go, and thus avoid total crop failure. Department of Agriculture official who said: “We have had similar dry Decembers and Januarys in years past but with heavy rains falling in March and April, we may still get sufficient moisture when it is needed most.” Storage behind Shasta Dam was reported by the division of water resources to be axxproximately 2,700,000 acre feet, more than was in the giant reservoir at this time last year. This will, it was said, keep the flow steady in the Sacramento river and provide farmers in the Sacramento and north San Joaquin valleys with a reserve for irrigation when summer sets in. However, south of Merced growers are alarmed at the drouth. Friant Dam is said to be holding back only 135,000 acre feet of water and the reservoir, built to hold 400,000 acre feet, is near the dead storage stage. There is little snow in the mountains, the division of water resources states, and unless late storms provide a backlog growers can count on little run off this spring and summer. Growers in the south depend Mercury Drops Below Danger Point in Groves Orange and lemon shippers in Orange county expected some damage to result from freezing temperatures which fell suddenly upon the county late Monday and early Tuesday, and with slight modifications were repeated Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The lowest temperature in the county Tuesday was reported from San Juan Capistrano where the mercury touched 20 degrees. On high ground in Capistrano canyon a temperature of 23 degrees was recorded, and it remained below 25 degrees for six to eight hours — plenty of time to inflict considerable damage to citrus fruits. Lowest temperature in the vicinity of Anaheim was recorded near Harbor and Garden Grove avenues where the mercury fell to 22½ degrees, according to reports to the office of D. W. Tubbs, county agricultural commissioner. It was nearly as cold between Santa Ana and Tustin where nurserymen began firing up at 9 p.m. Monday. Firing in orchards State agriculture and division of water resources officials took a more serious view of prospects next summer for most of California south of Merced. They suggested that in many parts of the state growers would find it necessary to revert to a practice in other dry years and use whatever water is available for one crop only and let the rest go, and thus avoid total crop failure. Agricultural experts were pessimistic over the crop outlook for 1948 due to lack of rain except in the extreme north portion of the state, southern California and that area south of Merced, in the valley and along the coast, have had little or no rain. Water tables have receded and in some cases wells have gone dry. Only hope was expressed by oneHowever, south of Merced growers are alarmed at the drought. Friant Dam is said to be holding back only 135,000 acre feet of water and the reservoir, built to hold 400,000 acre feet, is near the dead storage stage. There is little snow in the mountains, the division of water resources states, and unless late storms provide a backlog growers can count on little run off this spring and summer. Growers in the south depend largely on wells for irrigation but water tables are receding and many wells have quit producing. In other cases farmers have been forced to go deeper for water, adding to rising costs of production. It is in the south that agricultural experts fear curtailed farm production will occur unless late storms bring needed moisture. Dan Higgins, Well Known Barber, Is Claimed By Death Dan Higgins, well known to the citizens of Anaheim, passed away at the U. S. Naval hospital in Long Beach on Thursday of last week. Born in Valley Falls, Kansas, 64 years ago, he had lived in Anaheim for eighteen years before moving to Long Beach about twelve years ago. Approximately twenty years ago he was in the barber business here with Clark Van Atta, the two building the Higgins-Van Atta Barber Shop, now known as the Office Barber Shop on East Center street. Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Higgins of Long Beach; one son, Lyle L. Higgins, Chief Petty Officer in the U. S. Navy; one grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Mary Carpenter of Fullerton; one brother, L. H. Higgins of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Katie Adams of Montana and Mrs. Elvena Cooper of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary Monday morning at 11 o'clock with the Rev. W. D. Jolly, pastor of Calvary Baptist church, officiating. Interment was in Loma Vista Memorial park. Pall bearers at the funeral were old time friends and fellow barbers of this city, included among them being W. A. Franz, Monte Webb, Earl Hopkins and C. A. Brown. Action Delayed On Sanitary District 2 Action by the board of supervisors on formation of Orange County Sanitation District 2, which would include Anaheim, set for last Monday, was deferred again to 2 p.m. February 16. By that time it was hoped Dr. Von T. Ellsworth, research man for the California Farm Bureau Federation, would have completed the studies of the county-wide sewerage setup he has been making at the request of the Orange County Farm Bureau. The Farm Bureau has spearheaded the fight to have excluded much of the agricultural land included in the plan outlined by the Rawn board of sanitary engineers. Meantime delegates representing incorporated cities within District 2 met in Anaheim and declared modified boundaries for the proposed district "too skeletonized to be feasible" and called for restoration of district boundaries to "their original form." Should that proposal fail of approval, they proposed that a 10,000 foot outfall sewer be constructed as a county project and paid for, presumably, out of tax levied by the county, and thus give the agricultural district a stake in the sewerage system. Represented at this meeting were Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia County Commissioners for the promotion stunt. 25 degrees for six to eight hours—plenty of time to inflict considerable damage to citrus fruits. Lowest temperature in the vicinity of Anaheim was recorded near Harbor and Garden Grove avenues where the mercury fell to 22½ degrees, according to reports to the office of D. W. Tubbs, county agricultural commissioner. It was nearly as cold between Santa Ana and Tustin where nurserymen began firing up at 9 p.m. Monday. Firing in orchards became general between 11 and 12 p.m. A temperature of 23 degrees was recorded at Fairhaven and Grand and 25 at McFadden and McClay. On North Main street between Santa Ana and Orange the thermometer stood at 26 degrees at 3:30 a.m., dropped to 25 some time later and was still as low as 28 degrees at 7:30 a.m., a period of four hours at 28 degrees or less. The thermometer at the county insectary on East Vermont street recorded a minimum of 26½ degrees but west of Anaheim there was enough movement of air to keep the temperature above 29 degrees. A minimum of 30 degrees was reported from the Placentia area and 25 at Brea. The low reached by the mercury at the insectary Tuesday morning was 27 degrees. Other lows in the vicinity of Anaheim were 28 and 29. While generally the cold was not as severe Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as it was on the preceding night, it was, in some parts of the county at least, more prolonged. In a cold streak through Yorba Linda the temperature dropped to 25 degrees Tuesday morning, but remained there for so short a time that damage to tender foliage was not immediately evident. On Tuesday night some Yorba Linda lemon growers began lighting their orchard heaters as early as 11 o'clock and burned them until dawn Wednesday. In other parts of Yorba Linda miniature plantations were Anaheim, Fullerton, Placentia County Commissioners for the promotion stunt. Launch Plans For Appreciation Day Sixty-four Retail Division merchants were invited to attend an Appreciation Day planning meeting in the Chamber of Commerce office on North Los Angeles street Wednesday morning. Committee chairman Most Orchards Need Water Now Savs Wahlberg Subsoils in most Orange county orchards are deficient in moisture which in turn reduces tree root functioning and possibly affects next year's fruit crops. This observation was made by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg after making numerous soil borings and tests in recent days throughout the principal orchard areas of the county. The lack of normal fall and winter rains that usually supply adequate moisture for the so-called dormant season will make irrigation a necessity in most orchards that have not had a copious application in recent days. Both deciduous and citrus trees should have a good supply of soil moisture at this time, said the farm advisor. He recommended that growers take particular note of the moisture situation in the root zone of their trees. Deeper rooted trees, like walnuts, will of course require a deeper penetration of moisture than the shallow-rooted trees like peaches and apricots. Citrus roots will require a water penetration of three to six feet (Continued on Page 7) New Chamber Of Commerce Home Is Considered A Chamber of Commerce committee this week was trying to decide what to do about a Chamber of Commerce home. Under a plan favored by several members, but so far not all, the chamber would try to find someone to build it a new home to specifications provided by the board of directors and in a location of the board's selection at a rental to net the owner an annual return of 6 per cent, with an option for the chamber to buy the building at a specified price. The one point on which all were agreed was that something has to be done about a Chamber of Commerce home by next September 1 when the lease on its present quarters on North Los Angeles street expires. Members of the building committee are Robert Rossberg, J. B. Collings, Kenneth F. Hellyer, F. A. Yungbluth, Charles A. Pearson and O. E. Hanson. Advertise in the Anaheim Gazette and then stand by for actual results. Launch Plans For Appreciation Day Sixty-four Retail Division merchants were invited to attend an Appreciation Day planning meeting in the Chamber of Commerce office on North Los Angeles street Wednesday morning. Committee chairman of the promotional stunt, to have its grand kick-off in front of the Fox Theater on February 4 at 2:30 p.m. outlined ways and means to the group. Next Saturday will see the launching of the project, it was decided. As a goodwill gesture to their customers and Saturday shoppers, special merchandising bonuses will be awarded at the time purchases are made at the stores of these participating business men. Each day at these business establishments the dividend offer will continue on a percentage basis, retail spokesmen stated. For an indefinite period, the grand Appreciation Day "Treasure Chest" event will be staged in front of the Fox Theater on Wednesday afternoons. Merchants attending the meeting yesterday morning received promotional materials for the kick-off on Saturday. General chairman of Appreciation Day is Oscar Solter. E. O. Hutson is chairman of the finance committee; Al Garey, advertising chairman and Chuck Winters is promotion chairman. With Solter, Winters is arranging for a varied entertainment program for the premier day next month. Steering committee members include Gene Mahaffey, Max Schreiber, Milton Kohne and John Williams.