anaheim-gazette 1948-04-01

County Libraries Show Steady Gains (Western News Service) County libraries, which are now located in 51 of the state's 58 counties, showed steady gains during the last fiscal year with greater income and more books on shelves, according to a report compiled by Miss Mabel Gillis, state librarian. The Orange county library, established in 1919, reported 153,803 volumes in circulation, 16,828 registered borrowers, and 312,442 annual circulation from main office and 62 branches. The county library movement started in 1910 with nine counties and it is the goal of authorities to place similar institutions in all counties within the next few years. HAVE BABY SON A baby son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Wilber L. Comstock of 530 South Los Angeles street, Saturday, at Fullerton general hospital. Anaheim Gazette since 1870. LIBERTY SHIP TERRY E. STEPHENSON ON DUTY The Liberty Ship Terry E. Stephenson, which was put on active duty during the last war, is being held in "ready status" along with about 100 other ships in case there is need for more shipping facilities for the European Relief Program, according to John Phillips, congressman from this area, who learned of this last week. The common belief was that this ship had been placed on the retired list along with the hundreds of others following the close of the war. MR. AND MRS. SHERIDAN'S DAUGHTER VISITS HERE Mrs. John McFarland and her two children, Mary Lou and John Scott, returned to their home in Orinda, near Oakland, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Sheridan of 402 North Lemor street, and her mother- and father-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. O. Scot McFarland of Santa Ana. Mr. McFarland is the former Kathleen Sheridan. She left here Easter Sunday evening after a week vacation. Chevrolet Owners! 1937-'47 MODELS (All Other Makes Priced Accordingly) SPECIAL REBORE JOB — Month of March — $8250 NEW ... • Pistons • Pins • Rings SOCIETY and CLUB ACTIVITIES (Continued from Page 3) Nuys performances and then the Philharmonic, Los Angeles. The young dancer is lauded critics for her sensitive performances and clarity of ballet technique. Celebrate Two Events Sunday At Osborn Home A double celebration was enjoyed by members of the Arthur C. Osborn family on East South Street Sunday, as the engagement of his daughter was announced, and his birthday honored. Wedding bells will ring for Mrs. Osborn's daughter, Shirley Ann, and Richard Roland Harris, son of Mrs. Marguerite Harris of 814½ South Philadelphia street in July 11. A sparkling diamond revealed her engagement at the Sunday event. The betrothal of the Osborn oldest daughter, Virginia, was closed by the bride-elect during recent meeting of the Crescendo Club, young people's group of the White Temple Methodist church she will plight her troth with Robert Siewert, son of Mr. and Mr. Alvin F. Siewert, 11442 Katek Road, on June 27. Both of the brides-to-be will wed at the Capilla de San Antonio. Since Osborn expects to return to Saudi Arabia where he is enployed with the Arabian-American Oil company, prior to his birthday, that date was also celebrated during the announcement dinner, climaxed with the presentation of an anniversary cake topped with traditional lighted candles. SPECIAL REBORE JOB — Month of March — $8250 NEW ... Pistons Pins Rings Gaskets Oil Rebore Block Grind Valves Align Rods Adjust Bearings ALL WORK AND PARTS GUARANTEED Grant W. Musick 113 S. Palm Street Anaheim 4832 PEACE is a guy named "JONES" He's neither diplomat nor statesman. But without him, diplomacy would be a one-way street. And statesmanship, a beggar's feeble pleadings. Both of the brides-to-be will wed at the Capilla de San Antonio. Since Osborn expects to return to Saudi Arabia where he is enlisted with the Arabian-American Oil company, prior to his birthday, that date was also celebrated during the announcement dinner, climaxed with the presentation of an anniversary cake topped with traditional lighted candles. The delectable turkey dinner was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Osborn's youngest daughter, Eliza Beth; his brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Keefe of Australia; another sister and her family, Mrs. Emmett Roenne of Morrovia, the brides- and bridges-grooms-elect and Mr. and Mr. Osborn. Siewert is a graduate of Anaheim Union high school and his fiance, Virginia, attended local schools and Santa Barbara college. Harris, an alumnus of Anaheim Union high school, will graduate from Fullerton Junior college in June. His fiance, Shirley Ann, attended local schools and was also a student at Santa Barbara college. Report of State Convention Heard By Beta Sigma Phi Hearing a report on the state convention of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held in Bakersfield recently, members of the local chapter enjoyed the phases of business transacted in the various chapters over the state when they met for their regular meeting last Monday evening at the home of Ann Claire and Mildred Mauerhan on Katella Road. Those attending from the Anaheim chapter gave the report were Hele Sharp, Dorothy Gerlech, Ann Claire and Mildred Mauerhan. During the business session a report of the nominating committee for officers for next year was heard. The lesson study on "Home Planning" brought plans and ideas for the home bathroom, depicting the decorative scheme and various differentials in the bathroom of each individual home as they would plan it. A neat sum of money was raised from a "white elephant" sale held after the business session. Next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Beulah Hine. PEACE is a guy named "JONES" He's neither diplomat nor statesman. But without him, diplomacy would be a one-way street. And statesmanship, a beggar's feeble pleadings. For he is what lends firmness to our international policy. He is the "strong right arm" of a people determined to live in peace with the rest of the world. He is "Pfc. Jones"—the man behind the man at the peace table. You'll find him in the ranks of our 100% volunteer Army, in the National Guard, in the Organized Reserve Corps and in school and college R.O.T.C. units. And on Army Day—April 6—you can salute him for the contribution he is making to World Peace. That's the day these fine organizations go on review. By visiting the Army Day exhibits and events planned for your community, you can show Pfc. Jones that you are interested—and appreciative. A STRONG AMERICA IS A PEACEFUL AMERICA SPACE CONTRIBUTED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY: AARON SHULTZ FURNITURE 301 West Center Street ANAHEIM GAZETTE HIETY and CLUB ACTIVITIES (Continued from Page 3) performances and then the harmonic, Los Angeles. Young dancer is lauded by her sensitive perform- and clarity of ballet techdebrate Two ents Sunday Osborn Home uble celebration was enjoy- members of the Arthur Osmily on East South street, as the engagement of his her was announced, and his honored. ing bells will ring for Mr. Ms. Osborn's daughter, Shiria, and Richard Roland Harof Mrs. Marguerite Harris the South Philadelphia street, 11. A sparkling diamond and her engagement at the event. betrothal of the Osborn's daughter, Virginia, was disby the bride-elect during a meeting of the Crescendo young people's group of the Temple Methodist church. I plight her troth with Robwert, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Siewert, 11442 Katella in June 27. of the brides-to-be will be the Capilla de San AnOsborn expects to return i Arabia where he is emwith the Arabian-Americompany, prior to his that date was also celeduring the announcement climaxed with the prenion of an anniversary cake with traditional lighted R. H. Allen Heads Toastmasters Robert H. "Hank" Allen of Fullerton was inducted as the new president of the Anaheim Toastmasters club Monday evening at La Palma Drill, during the bi-annual installation of officers, with Royal Marten presiding for the ceremony. Allen succeeds Aubrey Van Verst. Other officers installed by Marten include Kenneth Heuler, custodian; Victor Huber, sergeant-at-arms; past president Van Verst, treasurer; Ed Wright, secretary; Herman Hoch, vice-president, and John Knutzen deputy governor. Marten presented Van Verst with a small gold gavel with the past president's initials engraved upon it following the rites. Upon being handed the club's gavel, president Allen thanked the group and outlined briefly a program for the summer months and for boosting membership. The area speak-off will be held next Thursday night at 7 o'clock at the Santa Ana Community club house. Leslie Sim will represent the local club in the contest with the three Santa Ana and the Fullerton Toastmasters clubs in Founder's District, No. 1. Sim's topic, which he presented during last Monday's meeting, will be "I Wonder Why," a dissertation upon the foible of spending large sums for trifles rather than for essentials and philanthropies. Reservations for the speak-off are due by April 3 and may be made by calling secretary Wright, Anaheim 3307. President Allen urges all members to attend. No Anaheim Toastmaster meeting will be held next Monday because of Thursday's program, he stated. With past president Van Verst presiding, last Monday's meeting opened with the table topic "America's Situation in Foreign Affairs" presented for round table Stephens Heads Optomists Again President J. W. Stephens of the Optomists club was re-elected to his president's office as were all other leaders of the recently organized service club when they met last Thursday night at Mother's Kitchen. Others named to serve a second term with Stephens include Walt Gooden, first vice-president; Tom Yellis, second vice-president; and appointed officers, Lee H. Fellows, secretary-treasurer, and Leo Tauer sergeant-at-arms. Meeting briefly before the regular club business session, the board of governors elected holdovers on the board including Al Garey, Tom Yellis, Ernest Bullock and Walt Gooden. The following members were elected by the club membership to round out the board: James K. Smith, E. E. McHenry, Dr. Brock Roberts, Al Rigby, Marvin Mason, Rev. Philip Selfridge, Hursel Snyder and Dr. C. O. Patterson. Installation of officers will take place in the near future, club spokesmen stated. Appointment of working committees will soon be announced. A new promotional film is scheduled to be shown tonight, Thursday, during the club meeting at Mother's Kitchen. The picture entitled "The Best in Football," showing the Los Angeles Dons in action, is being presented through the courtesy of Ben "Aggie" Agajanian, kicking star of the Dons and local sporting goods dealer. Award $34 From Treasure Chest G. T. Schuman of 1214 Diamond street, won a five percent award valued at $34 during the $675 Treasure Chest event held Wednesday afternoon in front of the Fox theater on West Center street. Yes! Newspaper Costs Are Up! All costs of newspaper printing have risen along with an increase survey by the Ann Newspaper Publishers Association reveals some very interesting statistics. Newspaper publishers are ing about 50 percent more thanlish their newspapers today in 1945 and costs are still In some instances, their rise from advertising is up about percent and from circulation 35 percent. Taken on a larger scale which will work in the same portion for the small papers print and ink for an average calculation paper are estimated percent higher than three ago. Other raw materials have increased proportionately an expense of operating rooms has increased about 6 percent; photo-engraving documents, 63 percent; press room percent; stereotype department 71 percent; editorial, 38 percent advertising, 48 percent, andlation 35 percent. To meet this rising cost, a number of papers have included their circulation rates in this year. Some publishers have dictated the 6-cent and 7-cent prices will be seen unless price curbed. Wages and salaries in apartments have also been decreased. William Dast Claimed By Dealer William Dast, 68 years old passed away Wednesday noon at the family home in East Adele street, follow brief illness. Born in Germany had been a resident of Anfor the past five years. Left to mourn his passing Osborn expects to return to Iraq where he is em­ with the Arabian-Ameri­ company, prior to his that date was also cele­ during the announcement of an anniversary cake with traditional lighted delectable turkey dinner joyed by Mr. and Mrs. Os­ youngest daughter, Eliza­ as brother-in-law and sister, Mrs. J. E. Keefe of Ar­ mother sister and her fam­ Emmett Roenne of Mon­ the brides- and bride­ elect and Mr. and Mrs. It is a graduate of Ana­ nion high school and his Virginia, attended local and Santa Barbara col­ lege, an alumnus of Anaheim high school, will graduate ullerton Junior college in his fiance, Shirley Ann, at­ local schools and was also ent at Santa Barbara col­ Port of State Avention Heard Beta Sigma Phi ing a report on the state ation of Beta Sigma Phi held in Bakersfield re­ members of the local chap­ eled in the various chapters in state when they met for regular meeting last Mon­ ning at the home of Anna and Mildred Mauerhan on Road. Those attending the Anaheim chapter and the report were Helen Dorothy Gerlech, Anna and Mildred Mauerhan. The business session a­ of the nominating commit­ offers for next year was lesson study on "Home" brought plans and ideas home bathroom, depicting operative scheme and varerentials in the bathroom individual home as they can it. Sum of money was raised white elephant" sale held in business session. meeting will be held at e of Miss Beulah Hine­ Reservations for the speak-off are due by April 3 and may be made by calling secretary Wright, Anaheim 3307. President Allen urges all members to attend. No Anaheim Toastmaster meeting will be held next Monday because of Thursday's program, he stated. With past president Van Verst presiding, last Monday's meeting opened with the table topic "America's Situation in Foreign Affairs" presented for round table discussion by Ed Wright, table topic chairman. After installation of officers, Victor Huber, toastmaster of the evening, introduced the speakers. Patterson trophy honors went to C. O. Garschwiler for his speech, "Organizing for Recreation." Other speakers included J. W. Stephens, president of the Optomists club, giving his autobiography, "Absolutely Nothing"; Al Holve discussing "Iron," and Leslie Sim presenting his area topic, "I Wonder Why." Dr. Brock Roberts was grammarian and Robert J. "Bob" Allen, evaluator. The lineup for the next local meeting, April 12, is as follows: J. C. Thompson, toastmaster; Aubrey Van Verst, table topic master; Al Holve, evaluator; J. W. Stephens, grammarian, and Sydney Pellew, Royal Marten, Ralph Alexander and Gene Kannard, speakers. President Allen is an auditor for the Bowen Oil Tool company of Santa Fe Springs. Joseph Truxaw On Temporary Duty To maintain his efficiency as an officer in the Navy's Seabees, Joseph C. Truxaw, of 87 South Los Angeles street, Anaheim, is attending a two-weeks' seminar for Civil Engineer Corps officers in Washington, D.C. Mr. Truxaw has again donned his uniform as an Ensign while on this temporary active duty. With other Civil Engineer Corps officers, he is studying naval shore facilities in Washington and Norfolk. During the war, Ensign Truxaw served with the Seabees at Guam and Hawaii. On being released to inactive duty, he returned to Anaheim and is presently employed by the California State Highway Division. Award $34 From Treasure Chest G. T. Schuman of 1214 Diamond street, won a five percent award valued at $34 during the $675 Treasure Chest event held Wednesday afternoon in front of the Fox theater on West Center street, the event being held at 2:30 under the sponsorship of Appreciation Day merchants of this city. A consolation prize of a compact portable radio, courtesy of Baton Music Company, went to Mrs. J. E. Whitcher, 748 North Sabina street. The $29 gift was presented by Chuck Winters of the music store. R. B. Johnson of Yorba Linda, was not present when his name was called. Gabbert Stephens, announcer for radio station KVOE, announced the Appreciation Day event to a record crowd. The regular Wednesday program was cancelled last week due to rain. PLACE BOND ISSUE ON SECURITIES LISTS The Southern California Edison Company has placed a $40,000 bond issue on the lists of securities eligible for investment by state savings banks, according to the February report of the State Division of Banking. The issue, for first and refunding mortgage series, will be due January 15, 1973, the division said. CIVIC PROGRESS WEEK, VALENCIA SHOW SET Civic Progress Week is scheduled to begin here after May 9, it was announced by Ernest W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce. In conjunction with this annual event, the Anaheim Valencia Orange show, planned for May 12 to 16, will also be presented. Ask your banker how good an investment U. S. Savings Bonds There Are No Lower Fares! EAST With other Civil Engineer Corps officers, he is studying naval shore facilities in Washington and Norfolk. During the war, Ensign Truxaw served with the Seabees at Guam and Hawaii. On being released to inactive duty, he returned to Anaheim and is presently employed by the California State Highway Division. held at the clubhouse, April 15 and 16. Mrs. Robert Harvey has been appointed chairman for the event. Deadline for reservations for the April 20, night bridge section meeting at the clubhouse at 7:30 o'clock, is Saturday, April 17. Arrangements may be made with Mrs. Thomas Fisher, chairman, and Mesdames Byrl Brock, O. R. Wheeler, Bill Wilmer, Virginia Tester and William J. Allen will be hostesses. The Child Study section will meet at the Orange County School of Fine Arts April 27, at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Kate McCullah will speak on "Musical Appreciation for Pre-School Children." In charge of reservations is Mrs. Eldon Hauch. P.E.O. Meeting At Vincent Home The BP chapter of P.E.O. met at the home of Mrs. Leonard Vincent of 524 South Ohio street, Wednesday noon of last week with Mrs. Charles Mann the co-hostess. Following a delicious buffet luncheon, the newly-elected president, Mrs. Harry Pearson, conducted the regular bi-monthly business meeting. The next luncheon session will be April 14. Yes! Newspaper Costs Are Up Too! All costs of newspaper publishing have risen along with all other merchandise in use today. A recent survey by the American Newspaper Publishers Association reveals some very interesting statistics. Newspaper publishers are paying about 50 percent more to publish their newspapers today than 1945 and costs are still rising. In some instances, their revenue from advertising is up about 50 percent and from circulation about 30 percent. Taken on a larger scale and which will work in the same proportion for the small papers, news-print and ink for an average circulation paper are estimated 90 percent higher than three years ago. Other raw materials have increased about 69 percent; photo-engraving departments, 63 percent; press rooms, 49 percent; stereotype departments, 28 percent; editorial, 38 percent; advertising, 48 percent, and circulation 35 percent. To meet this rising cost, a large number of papers have increased their circulation rates in the past year. Some publishers have predeceased the 6-cent and 7-cent dailies will be seen unless prices are bedded. Wages and salaries in all departments have also been increased. William Dast Claimed By Death William Dast, 68 years of age, passed away Wednesday afternoon at the family home at 413 East Adele street, following a self illness. Born in Germany he has been a resident of Anaheim the past five years. Rotarians Hear Resume of UN Meeting Monday Attending a recent session of the economic and social council of the United Nations at Lake Success were Mel A. Gauer, superintendent of elementary schools, and Paul H. Demaree, principal of Anaheim Union high school. The two men gave a resume of the session before members of the Rotary club Monday noon at the Elks club. President Leroy Ater presided and introduced the speakers to the group. Hope for future success of the UN group and its constructive work program was expressed by the local speakers. Ten men to be nominated to the board of directors of the Rotary club were named with five others to be chosen next Monday. To date they are Charles B. Frank, John Bovee, Dick Gay, Chuck Holliday, Tex Middleton, Arval Morris, Joe Thompson, Gus Luzania and Victor Huber. Claude Russell, new program chairman, will begin his duties next week when he introduces a program to be highlighted by a Los Angeles Dons football film. TO GIVE SPRING CONCERT AT AUHS "Spring Is In the Air," a highly contrasted program of orchestral and choral selections, will be presented by talented students of Anaheim Union high school, April 9, beginning at 8 o'clock, in the school auditorium. GREET NEW DAUGHTER Welcome a baby daughter were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cleveland of 9572 Valdina street, Anaheim, Tuesday of last week at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. The tiny miss tipped the scales at seven pounds and seven ounces. Gazette Want Ads Bring Results County School Tax Totals $10,114,835 State support plus local property tax levies for public school districts in Orange county total $10,114,835 for the current year, compared with $6,684,156 for last year, 1946-47. State apportionment for the school districts in the county for this year totals $3,718,-965 and local property tax levies for 1947-48 amount to $6,395,870. For 1946-47, state apportionment to the schools in the county totalled $2,174,601 and local property tax levies amounted to $4,509,555. Statewide, state support of public school districts and local property tax levies for schools for 1947-48 total $376,125,007, compared with $269,377,858 for 1946-47. For 1947-48, state apportionments to school districts in California total $173,521,609 and local property tax levies for schools amount to $202,603,398. For 1946-47, state apportionments to school districts amounted to $101,436,961, while local property tax levies for school districts reached $167,940,897. Fresno derived its name from the Spanish "ash tree." William Dast Claimed By Death William Dast, 68 years of age, passed away Wednesday after at the family home at 413 Adele street, following a illness. Born in Germany he been a resident of Anaheim the past five years. Left to mourn his passing are wife, Lillie A. Dast; four sons, award of Wisconsin, Ernest, Rob and Gordon Dast, all of Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Lagher, Mrs. Jessie Cook and Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz, all of Michigan; his stepmother, Mrs. Bryan Dast of Michigan; four step-ighters, Mrs. Elsie Betz of Anaheim, Mrs. Lillie Cole of Garden Ave, Mrs. Esther Barber ofkersfield, and Mrs. Margaret Color of Wilmington; three step-ights, John Kraft of Orange, Heron Kraft of Buena Park and hard Kraft of Anaheim and grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Hilgen-mortuary Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be Anaheim cemetery. ALYN WARREN WITH HOLIDAY STAGE Holiday Stage, summer theater open at Tustin in June, closedotiations this week with E. Warren, formerly stage director at the Goodman Memorialater in Chicago. For the second son of performances for the professional Holiday Stage comy, he will act as rehearsal dior with Dick Dalley as hisistant and Harold Turney asing director. Warren will study play and its floor plan, chosby the board of directors be-the week long rehearsals. VE BABY SON baby boy was greeted by Mr. Mrs. John Harpster, 8052th Rio Vista street, Anaheim, day, at Fullerton hospital. GREET NEW DAUGHTER Welcoming a baby daughter were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cleveland of 9572 Valdina street, Anaheim, Tuesday of last week at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. The tiny miss tipped the scales at seven pounds and seven ounces. Gazette Want Ads Bring Results GOING FAST Bock Beer PINTS ONLY 14¢ Lucky Lager — Acme Order Yours Today! Only a Few Cases Left Park & Tilford Private Stock A Blend of Straight Whiskies 5 Years Old Fifth . . . $4.74 No Lower Fares! AST BOSTON DETROIT NEW YORK CHICAGO WASHINGTON EMPHIS ATLANTA CHARLESTON NEW ORLEANS MIAMI Travel Bargain by Greyhound. And you with frequent service finest buses. MORE FUN choice of many routes. st by Greyhound! CALIFORNIA BRANDY FULL PINTS Regular $2.65 WEEK-END SPECIAL $1.65 PINTS W. CENTER FIVE S. 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