anaheim-gazette 1948-07-15

Jack Key Heads Firestone Store Jack Key, a native of Anaheim, has been appointed manager of the Anaheim Firestone store, 173 West Center street. He succeeds Bill Thornecroft who resigned the managership to accept a position with Mahaffey and Fitz Furniture store of this city. Key, who attended local schools, was manager of the Firestone branch in 1941, when the store's new quarters on Center street opened for business. He joined the Navy Seebees shortly after Pearl Harbor and saw nearly six years action in the service, mostly overseas in Europe. He was discharged in 1946. It was in England, during the war, he met and married his Scottish wife, Jan. A resident of Sterling, Scotland, she has a varied background including six years in Switzerland where she learned several languages, a diploma from Victoria college, London, England, where she studied art and designing with famous creators in that field, and six years with St. John's Ambulance units in England during the blitz. Now residents of Anaheim, Mr. and Mrs. Key are the proud parents of a son, Peter, three months old. Key was assigned to Firestone stores in Los Angeles following his return to civilian life. He was working in that county until his appointment to the store here. James Bay Dies At Ranch Home James Richard Bay, 62, died suddenly Saturday evening at the family ranch home, 9182 South Dale avenue, west of Anaheim. A native of Utah, Mr. Bay had resided in California for the past 21 years. He was a member of LOOKING BACKWARD BY C. E. HOLCOMB (Editor's Note: The following is part II of the story concerning "Don" Abel Stearns started last week in the Anaheim Gazette.) In 1834 Governor Figueroa granted Alamitos to Juan J. Nieto, for whom the town of Los Nietos was named. Soon after the grant Nieto sold this grant, which was for 6 leagues, to Governor Figueroa for $500.00. (Could there have been any colusion in the two deals?) From Bancroft's history we learn that Abel Stearns bought this (Alamitos) ranch, stocked with cattle for $6,000.00 and this purchase was considered to be the start of his fortune. The greatest drouth in the history of California occurred in 1864. Many ranchers were ruined. Stearns, losses were said to be 30,000 head of cattle and he was forced to mortgage the Los Alamitos ranch to a man named Michael Reese, in San Francisco. The usurious rates of interest in those days were practically confiscatory and he lost the Alamitos ranch to Reese. It was later bought by John W. Bixby, Jotham Bixby and Isais W. Hellman. The colonists of Anaheim had a hard time keeping the roving herds of cattle out of their cultivated crops and vine yards during the hot and dry summer months when the vegetation on the ranges was dry and scarce. The half starved cattle would break regularity, in which a reliefrant arrives just following death of the payee. Occasional relatives of the payee there unlawfully endorse the wagon and cash them. In cases of death takes place after the month for which the wagon was issued, the warrant should taken by relatives to the wagon department for legal authorization and probable payment Douglas. Eckel reported that two warrants with forged entries were cashed at stores in the county during past month, one in the north other in the south. On for $80, the other $47.50 being for relief of needy children. On proof from the payees they endorsements were forged grocery stores necessarily required to reimburse the through the auditor's office. Douglas told of two bold of relief warrants within the few days, both victims women. One had left her wagon in its envelope on a table apartment and stepped into another room. When she reeled the envelope was empty, the warrant gone. The other instance similar, except that the wagon had been left in the recircated house and was stolen while was briefly absent. Many Enroll in Swim Courses A total of 193 persons enrolled to date, in Red Cross-sored swimming classes at high school and city park pool was announced during the board of directors meeting at city hall by Tex Middleton, safety chairman. Mrs. Leo J chapter chairman, presided over the business session. James Bay Dies At Ranch Home James Richard Bay, 62, died suddenly Saturday evening at the family ranch home, 9182 South Dale avenue, west of Anaheim. A native of Utah, Mr. Bay had resided in California for the past 21 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Iva B. Bay; two daughters, Mrs. Dot S. Partridge of Beaver, Utah, and Mrs. Thora Elizabeth Nolan, North Long Beach; three sons, Hillman Rexford Bay, Santa Ana; Theral Rollins Bay, Glendale and Welba Richard Bay, Los Angeles; one sister, Mrs. Rose Holderman. Long Beach; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at Hilgenfeld chapel, Wednesday (yesterday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Bishop J. B. Lillywhite, officiating. Interment was in the Loma Vista Memorial Park. Buy tomorrow's security today — U.S. Savings Bonds — at any bank. Officers Warn Of Forgeries Of Relief Warrants (Continued from page 1) auditors scrutinize the warrants and payments in periodic audits, to see that their requirements are met, said Eckel. Incidentally, since some relief warrants have been taken from mail boxes, where there were communal mail box assemblies, as in some apartment houses, "certain irregularities have been called to the attention of postal authorities," Eckel stated. Douglas called attention to another phase of relief warrant ir- cooking is Clean and Cool with a Modern Electric Range! Electric cooking is really clean, and that means less work for you. With no smoke or soot, pots and pans need no scrubbing or scouring. 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One was $80, the other $47.50, both being for relief of needy children. Proof from the payees that the endorsements were forged, the grocery stores necessarily were re-referred to reimburse the payees through the auditor's office. Douglas told of two bold thefts of relief warrants within the last few days, both victims being women. One had left her warrant envelope on a table in her apartment and stepped into another room. When she returned the envelope was empty, the warrant gone. The other instance was similar, except that the warrant had been left in the recipient's house and was stolen while she was briefly absent. Many Enroll in Swim Courses A total of 193 persons are enrolled, to date, in Red Cross sponsored swimming classes at the high school and city park pools, it has announced during the July board of directors meeting at the hall by Tex Middleton, water safety chairman. Mrs. Leo J. Friis, chapter chairman, presided over the business session. DRIVERS DISREGARD FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS BY J. ANTHONY CARROTHERS Traffic Engineer, National Conservation Bureau. This is the sixth of a series of 10 articles on street and highway safety, written by nationally recognized accident prevention specialists and published by this newspaper in the interests of greater traffic safety. Only a fleeing criminal is likely to be reckless enough to disregard a highway patrolman's howling warning function include the flashing yellow traffic light, the curve sign, the crossroads sign, the painted center line of no-passing zones, and pavement messages in advance of points of hazard. Devices that guide motorists include "destination" signs for motorists traveling between cities, signs giving specific directions for vehicles in complex intersections, and lane and turn-control pavement markings. It is important that traffic control devices conform to nationally recognized standards so that they can be understood at a glance by motorists and pedestrians. Considerable progress has been made in this during the past ten years. The recommended shape, color and size for the various types of signs are: Regulatory signs — white vertical rectangle with block lettering; Warning signs — diamond-shaped, yellow with black lettering; Singled out for special treatment are "stop" signs and railroad advance warning signs. Both are yellow with black lettering, but the stop sign is six-sided, and the railroad warning sign is round. Guide and information signs — horizontal rectangles with black lettering. Obviously it is important to have enough signs, signals and markers, strategically placed at the needed spots. Every citizen can help by seeing that the traffic authorities are given adequate budgets to install and maintain proper systems of traffic control devices. Our street systems of the future will all have separate intersections, smoothly curved highways and depressed parkways which will make many of our present-day traffic controls unnecessary. Some of us may live to see that Farm Bureau Effort to Cut Farm Accidents A plea to all farm people everything in their possession drastically the casualties resulting from accidents was made that the Orange County Farm A. J. Schutte, chairwoman safety committee, cited that 18,000 farmers lost in accidents each year number of injuries s farm people run into annually. "The President of States," Schutte said, "Holly proclaimed July National Farm Safety day; the Orange County Farm has given his program fied endorsement." State chairman for Farm Safety Week in Wiser, president of the Farm Bureau Federation pointment from the Safety Council. Wiser has urged servance of National Farm Week, by wide public enquiry about the need of safety and safety measures, be rigidly throughout the year. He said: "More farm injured in accidents we home than anywhere else and avoid all home hazards." "Animals account for four farm work accident careful. In the home and on falls lead the list of mishousekeeping and good management can reduce these." Many Enroll in Swim Courses A total of 193 persons are enrolled, to date, in Red Cross sponsored swimming classes at the high school and city park pools, it is announced during the July board of directors meeting at the hall by Tex Middleton, water safety chairman. Mrs. Leo J. Friis, chapter chairman, presided over the business session. On a resume of activities at the present national Red Cross convening, local delegates, Mrs. Friis, and Mrs. E. H. Kersten, stated that approximately 4,000 representatives were present, 44 of whom were from insular possessions or foreign countries. Arwin North, Jr., water safety instructor employed by the chapel, authorized the issuing of five senior life saving certificates to students he passed at the high school pool. Ten standard first aid certificates were also issued during June. Twenty volunteers donated 260 hours in various chapter services, was disclosed. One hundred of the group sewed. Five knitted garments were produced. Articles were shipped to an Army, a Navy and a Veterans' hospital. In home service, 49 cases were taken during last month, 11 of which were new and four reopened. Financial assistance was given to two veterans or their families and one serviceman's family. Information was obtained on 32 chapter callers. There were office calls and eight home calls made. S A BOY! A baby son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pietrok, 135 West on street, Anaheim, Tuesday at Allerton General hospital. NK RIBBONS A baby daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Dean Narath of No. Dickel street, Anaheim, at Allerton General hospital Tuesday. DRIVERS DISREGARD FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS BY J. ANTHONY CARROTHERS Traffic Engineer, National Conservation Bureau. This is the sixth of a series of 10 articles on street and highway safety, written by nationally recognized accident prevention specialists and published by this newspaper in the interests of greater traffic safety. Only a fleeing criminal is likely to be reckless enough to disregard a highway patrolman's howling siren or a traffic policeman's whistle. Yet an appallingly large number of otherwise law-abiding motorists habitually drive through red lights, exceed posted speed limits and disobey other traffic control devices whenever they think they can get away with it. About 24 percent of all fatal accidents happen at intersections, another 12 percent on curves. More than half of the drivers killed in grade-crossing accidents last year were disregarding warning signs and signals placed there to protect them. The functions of traffic control devices are identical with those of enforcement officers — to regulate, warn and guide traffic — except that they cannot make arrests. Control devices can be very effective in reducing accidents provided they are properly placed, properly designed — and properly obeyed. Traffic control devices which regulate traffic are the strongest aids of authorities in their efforts to reduce accidents and increase the safety and convenience of drivers and pedestrians alike. The stop sign, the traffic light, the parking sign, the "no turn" sign and the speed limit are all regulatory devices. Violators of the directions given by these devices are punishable by fine in traffic court; they may also be punished far more terribly by injury or death. Devices that warn motorists are designed to call attention to a special hazard or condition where extra caution and alertness is necessary. Devices that have this markers, strategically placed at the needed spots. Every citizen can help by seeing that the traffic authorities are given adequate budgets to install and maintain proper systems of traffic control devices. Our street systems of the future will all have separate intersections, smoothly curved highways and depressed parkways which will make many of our present-day traffic controls unnecessary. Some of us may live to see that day. Certainly more of us will if, in the meantime — as motorists and pedestrians — we treat each sign and signal with as much respect as though it were the law itself. Because it is! BABY BOY BORN Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Miller street, Piacentia, who welcomed a baby son, Tuesday, at St. Joseph hospital. Founding of Mission San Juan Bautista marked the start of agriculture in what is now San Benito county. LOW COACH FAIR UNION PACIFIC Low Coach Fares to a few sample destinations (from Los Angeles) One Way Round Trip DENVER 30.03 54.40 OMAHA 38.69 68.05 KANSAS CITY 38.69 68.05 ST. LOUIS 44.81 77.05 ST. 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Schutte, chairman of the safety committee, cited the fact that 18,000 farmers lose their lives in accidents each year while the number of injuries suffered by farm people run into the millions annually. "The President of the United States," Schutte said, "has officially proclaimed July 25-31 as National Farm Safety Week, and the Orange County Farm Bureau has given his program its unqualified endorsement." State chairman for National Farm Safety Week is Ray B. Wiser, president of the California Farm Bureau Federation, by appointment from the National Safety Council. Wiser has urged that the observance of National Farm Safety Week, by wide public emphasis on the need of safety and precautionary measures, be rigidly continued throughout the year. He said: "More farm people are injured in accidents within the home than anywhere else. Check and avoid all home accident hazards. "Animals account for one of four farm work accidents. Be careful. "In the home and on the farm, falls lead the list of mishaps. Good housekeeping and good management can reduce these accidents. "Accidents involving farm..." He said: "More farm people are injured in accidents within the home than anywhere else. Check and avoid all home accident hazards. "Animals account for one of four farm work accidents. Be careful. "In the home and on the farm, falls lead the list of mishaps. Good housekeeping and good management can reduce these accidents. "Accidents involving farm machinery and equipment cause about 8 percent of the accidental fatalities among farm people. Emphasize safe operations. "Finally, drive slowly and with utmost care and help eliminate the annual toll of 7,000 rural fatalities from traffic accidents." A field of natural gas near Rio Vista in Solano county and opened in 1936 forms the county's chief mineral product. Official head of navigation on the Sacramento river is at Red Bluff, 246 miles from the mouth at Suisun Bay. OPEN VICTOR A. 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