anaheim-gazette 1949-04-07

Colony Quips Newport and Balboa are among the best recreation spots that we have in Orange county. Except for Easter vacation week. In that area they have our fine pleasure harbor, wonderful offshore fishing grounds, excellent surf and you know what else. But on Easter vacation week the 'what else' is something entirely different from the rest of the year. The young people from all over southern California simply take over and raise particular h——. A great number go down there unescorted. underfinanced and underinstructed in the better things of life. The amazing thing is that so many parents let their children congregate in such an informal manner with so little attempt at effective control. The mere statement by the youngster that 'everybody' is going should not be allowed to influence the parent. The facts are readily obtainable by calling the police department of the beach city. They certainly have their headaches during this week. They would welcome a little help from parents. But most of the parents just don't seem to give two hoots. That, perhaps, is the main cause of the whole thing. Thought we saw a brand new fire engine going by the other day but upon closer observation the name Mahaffey & Fitz stood out upon either side and then it dawned that Gene Mahaffey had just put a couple of bill boards out on the form of a new delivery truck. Elementary School Board Asks $25,000 for Old La Palma Site Minimum sale price for the La Palma school site was set at $25,000, with bids to be opened May 10, it was voted by the Anaheim elementary school board at its regular meeting Tuesday night in the Fremont Junior high school board room, president Harry Fox presiding. For the second time deadline for bids came up last night with none received, whereupon the board passed a resolution to lower the minimum for bids and to advertise three times in the Santa Ana Register. Several months ago the board first advertised the request for bids, setting the minimum at $45,000. Bids due last night had a minimum price of $30,000. The board reaffirmed that any realtor selling the property will receive a five per cent commission. Name of the new South street school is the Thomas Jefferson school, it was voted by the board in secret balloting. The decision, based upon suggestions given by the Parent-Teachers association, was among three names—Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison and Red Cross Drive Over the Top In Anaheim With approximately $8000 total funds reported collected, the 1949 Red Cross drive of the Anaheim chapter of the national organization, was reported well over the quota Tuesday by Mrs. Leo Friis chapter chairman. Chapter officers requested that the remaining 60 folders still out be returned so the final clean-up of the drive could be accomplished. Some 225 solicitors were active in the local drive this year. Co-chairmen for the drive were L. M. Pickel, Howard Loudon and Harry Horn. Sub-chairmen included Robert Rossberg, special groups; Gene Mahaffey and Kurt Epstein, business district; H. G. Schmelzer, industrial; Mrs. L. I. Ferrell, residential, city; and Mrs. T. W. Clark Thought we saw a brand new fire engine going by the other day but upon closer observation the name Mahaffey & Fitz stood out upon either side and then it dawned that Gene Mahaffey had just put a couple of bill boards out on the form of a new delivery truck. Gene sure has an eye for beauty. Recent sales of navel oranges in the eastern markets from this district have done fairly well. The average in March for our navels was around $3.85 f.o.b. This compared favorably with the same period last year which showed $3.12 f.o.b. and the same with 1947 which showed an f.o.b. of $3.07. Recent size measurement of this year's Valencia crop indicates that, as of March, the attained size of the fruit was 382 oranges per box as compared with 339 last year and 318 in 1947. This situation points out the fact that we still do not know very much about raising the blooming things. It also indicates that the 'three pounds of nitrogen per tree' is, at least, only part of the story. These citrus trees and their fruit are organic just as man is organic. Many growers are feeding (?) their groves inorganic fertilizers and their crops do not seem to be getting any better. We just wonder how a man would do if he were fed on inorganic substances? What kind of nutrition and what kind of health would a man so fed, have? We don't know. But we have observed that soil so treated does not seem to have the life it should have. It seems to us that soil to raise good crops should be very much alive with earthworms, bacteria and millions of other minute organisms. The inside of the human body is also, or should be if man wants to live, full of live things. If man eats things raised on dead soil then, it seems to us, he will not get enough of those life-giving somethings that a human, living body needs. If soil conditions get out of hand because of the addition of strong inorganic chemicals and other factors then nature becomes frustrated and the produce suffers. If things are out of balance then orange trees will not produce the kind of fruit that is attractive to the consumer. If the consumer continues to eat things grown on improperly handled soil then he board first advertised the request for bids, setting the minimum at $45,000. Bids due last night had a minimum price of $30,000. The board reaffirmed that any realtor selling the property will receive a five per cent commission. Name of the new South street school is the Thomas Jefferson school, it was voted by the board in secret balloting. The decision, based upon suggestions given by the Parent-Teachers association, was among three names—Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison and Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross). Essays written by students concerning the three names were also considered. The new school plant will replace the present Broadway school. Blueprints presented by Architects Marsh, Smith and Powell, (Continued on Page 3) The coy little miss and "dandy gent" pictured above are two of the stars on the variety of dances slated for the Richards-Martin dance Pageant next Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Billed under the tambourine specialty, they are Sally Newlin, daughter of Mrs. George Newlin who has played a large part in the drafting and designing of costumes for the Jitterbug and Mexican numbers and finale parade, and Gary Meiger who seems to like the idea of "going courting." Richards-Martin Dance Pageant Next Tuesday Combining delicate artistry, pageantry and high solo and group skill, the annual Richards-Martin dance pageant will be staged, tableaux by tableaux, next Tuesday night at 8:15 o'clock at the Anaheim Union high school auditorium, under the auspices, this year, of the Anaheim YMCA. Entire proceeds from the colorful extravaganza will go to the YMCA World Youth Fund which helps to re-build the bombed-out YMCAs in war-torn countries. Mrs. Lenoir Martin of the Richards-Martin School of Dancing, is over-all director for the program. A spectacular acrobatic act is promised to feature group and pyramid work. Outstanding performers will be Lucy Mazza, Diane Schroeder, Ruthie Ross, Rella Cherry, Shirley Turner, Ronald Cowan and Gordon Crilly. Miss Ann Dempsey, who recently returned from a six-month tour with Lewis and Young's production of the operetta "The Desert Song," will be a featured performer. The company toured the Pacific coast, middle west and the east. Governor Favors Annual Sessions Of Legislature Governor Earl Warren is in favor of retaining annual sessions of the state legislature. The governor made this statement to day when he declared that "It's in keeping with business practice to have an annual budget." And the state can have an annual budget, he said, only when there are annual sessions of the legislature. The governor's comments followed an action of the state senate, in which the senators came within one vote of approving a constitutional amendment returning the legislature to biennial sessions. "The legislature of course," the governor said, "has the right to petition the people in any matters it so desires." "I supported the request for the constitutional amendment which provided for annual sessions of the legislature to eliminate the necessity of looking ahead for three years on budgets." "I don't believe any human being can look that far ahead and guess what the needed expenditures, or the revenue of a growing state like California will be." ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 TS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 Board Asks Alma Site Cross Drive for the Top Anaheim Officers requested that training 60 folders still outlined so the final clean-up drive could be accomplish- e 225 solicitors were ac- cede local drive this year. Airmen for the drive were Rickel, Howard Loudon and Corn. Easter Vacation For Schools With the final afternoon class sessions Friday, Anaheim's schools will close their doors for Easter vacation and students will put away their books until Monday morning, April 18. With an eye to fair spring days, special events are being planned to accommodate teenagers at nearby beach cities. These vacation dates affect both the Anaheim Union high school and the Anaheim elementary school districts. Lemon Market Shows Decline, Market Holds Up The California lemon market showed a decline of 20 cents per box on average returns for all sizes and grades during the week ending April 2, but sales volume held up well. The decline was almost entirely limited to large size lemons with small size fruit showing a gain in average prices. County Shows Big Increase in Tax Levy, Population Increase of 152 per cent in property tax levies, compared with increases of 110 per cent in taxable valuation and 46 per cent in population are shown for Orange county when data for the present fiscal year are compared with 1941-1942, California Taxpayers, association reported today. Property tax levies for the county and the schools, cities and special districts in the county for 1948-1949 total $17,526,821, compared with $6,945,051 for 1941-42. Assessed value of taxable property in the county this year amounts to $404,471,800; for 1941-42 it was $192,420,128. Population of the county at January 1, 1949, is estimated to be 191,200, compared with 137,900 for January, 1942. Over the state as a whole, property tax levies of $671,362,234 for 1948-49 are 109 per cent greater than the $321,734,456 for 1941-42. The assessed value of taxable property throughout California of $12,193,012,251 this year L.A. Symphony Plans Concerts Ticket sales for three concerts proposed for Orange county by the Los Angeles Symphony or chestra, will be discussed at the next regular meeting of the Orange County Choral Directors guide April 22 in the First Presbyterian church, Orange, it was announced last week at a meeting of the choral directors. Anaheim, Fullerton and San Ana were proposed as sites for the concerts, one of which would be Standard Hour Broadcast. Tentative dates for the concerts will be in October, December and February. All county musical organizations will be invited to cooperate in the scheduling of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra while is directed by Alfred Wallenstein. Announcement was made following a meeting of the directors and representatives of the orchestra Wednesday noon of last week. Dunkers cafe, Santa Ana. Directors of the guild at the session included Wesley Marquard president; Harold Einecke, first vice-president; Arnold Lewerer of Anaheim, second vice-president; Irene Schoefle and Winifred Slop secretaries; Emory Owens, treasurer, and G. Willard Bassett, a The California lemon market showed a decline of 20 cents per box on average returns for all sizes and grades during the week ending April 2, but sales volume held up well. The decline was almost entirely limited to large size lemons with small size fruit showing a gain in average prices. Consumer demand for lemons has been very good despite the general absence of colds and flu. Retailers in many sections of the country are pushing 432s and smaller as a result of intensive effort by Sunkist merchandising men. Italian lemons fared poorly in sales during the week. New York saw 2800 boxes sold at an average of $5 per box delivered but another 4500 boxes were withdrawn from sale because the average offerings were less than $4. A cargo of Spanish lemons has experienced hard sledding with only a small portion sold and that at an average of $5.50 delivered for a 114 pound box. The Spanish fruit is reported to be of excellent quality and grade. Orange Market Steady The orange market held unchanged from the previous week, but sales volume showed a good increase. Late in the week small sizes showed a slightly higher trend indicating a possible consumer turn toward the economy of the smaller fruit. Florida prices advanced slightly in the auction markets with sales volume off slightly. Florida Valencias continue to receive fine reports from both trade and consumers with eating quality described as excellent. The lemon prate for the week starting April 3 has been set at 325 cars; the same as the previous week. The orange prate is set at 550 cars; 100 less than the previous seven day period. Don't Go 'Way and Leave Keys in Your Parked Car Legislation making it illegal to leave keys in a parked motor vehicle was passed today by the California assembly. The measure, introduced by Fresno assemblyman James G. Crichton will make it a misdemeanor if keys are not removed except in cases of delivery trucks stopping momentarily to make necessary deliveries. Assessed value of taxable property in the county this year amounts to $404,471,800; for 1941-42 it was $192,420,128. Population of the county at January 1, 1949, is estimated to be 191,200, compared with 137,900 for January, 1942. Over the state as a whole, property tax levies of $671,362,234 for 1948-49 are 109 per cent greater than the $321,734,456 for 1941-42. The assessed value of taxable property throughout California of $12,193,012,251 this year is 66 per cent more than the $7,3500,926,865 for 1941-42. Population is estimated to be 10,264,400,45 per cent greater than the 7,425,000 in January, 1942. Property taxes for 1948-49, compared with 1941-42, show far greater increase than either population or assessed valuation, the Taxpayers' association said, pointing out that along with the relatively huge increases in property tax levies, several local government levels have drawn heavily on other revenues, such as increased state support of activities and levy of sales and business taxes. "Local government budgets for 1949-50 are in many communities (Continued on Page 2) $382,066 for County Aged April Payments Advances to California counties for April payments to the aged, and administrative costs for the month were announced today by Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller. Orange county received a $364,-407.20 advance for payments, and $17,659.66 for administrative costs, Kuchel said. At the same time, the State Department of Social Welfare announced 48 new applications for aged payment had been received in the county during the week ending March 26, making the total since December 31, when Proposition 4 went into effect 1,078. 615 Applications The county had 615 applications for aid pending at the close of business March 26, the department said. All counties in the state received advances for aged payments except Lake county. The aged in that county are being paid direct from the state controller's office as the result of the county's cancellation of a contract with the state to con- Governor Favors Annual Sessions Legislature Governor made this state day when he declared that keeping with business to have an annual budget, he said, only when the annual sessions of the legislature. Legislation making it illegal to leave keys in a parked motor vehicle was passed today by the California assembly. The measure, introduced by Fresno assemblyman James G. Crichton will make it a misdemeanor if keys are not removed except in cases of delivery trucks stopping momentarily to make necessary deliveries. Passage of such a measure has long been urged by California automobile clubs and peace officers. The assembly also approved a measure making it illegal to throw burning material upon any highway. Present laws make it unlawful to throw burning substances only from vehicles but final approval of this measure would include pedestrians in the ban. There are 21,008, unidentified Americans who gave their lives in World War II buried in nameless graves all over the world. Legislature of course," the said, "has the right to the people in any mattersires." Reported the request for the national amendment which for annual sessions of the fire to eliminate the need of looking ahead for three budgets." It believe any human be look that far ahead and that the needed expenditure the revenue of a growing California will be." Local Schools Have Prominent Part in Annual Music Festival Anaheim will be prominently represented in the huge fourteenth annual Southern California Music Festival which will get off to a flying start April 21 (Thursday) and continue through April 22 and 23. William Cook, Anaheim Union high school band and orchestra man, stated the ensemble, talented orchestra and crack band will compete. Ted Bourne, elementary school instrumental director here, said the Fremont Junior high school band and orchestra will participate. The big musical event is being sponsored by the California School Band and Orchestra Association, Southern District, which comprises an area bounded by Santa Barbara and Bakersfield on the north, Yuma, Arizona, on the east and San Diego on the south. Solo and ensemble playing will be featured the first day, April 21. Judging of solos and ensembles will continue April 22. Soloists representing Fremont Junior high school will include Arthur Korn, flute; Howard Olson, French horn; Mike Gerber, and Bill Schneider, saxophones. Anaheim high schools ensemble will also compete. The talented Anaheim Fremont Junior high students mentioned Anaheim Antics' Present Show on Chest Fund of the biggest events for them for quite some time is the process of the planning announced John Shea, generalman of a home talent to be presented at the Ana-Union high school auditorium in May 19, 20 and 21. Appetitely named "Anaheim Ante" the show will feature talents who are willing to parade in the production. More information will be published. The organization of this event underway and all committees will be appointed and finalization plans will be completed next week. Mr. Shea has produced that the Altrusa club in charge of ticket sales they will appoint a committee on their part of the project. As a benefit for the community Chest drive, officials in the firm belief this event is a big thing for Anaheim the purpose for which it is presented. The show is open one interested in participation and all talent is invited to join becoming a part of the team. Board of directors of the ordination have thoroughly investigated the Geller Productions of food, who will supervise produce the show, and have had nothing but high praise for the show and the method of operation. On the dates in mind and for further announcements coming event. A native of Sweden who came to America 48 years ago, Mr. Franzen had lived in Anaheim for the past 27 years. He was a member of the Anaheim city council for two terms, from February 25, 1925, to April 14, 1940, and was the first director here on the Metropolitan Water District board. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha W. Franzen of the family home; one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wharton of Santa Ana; two sons, Gilbert E. of Garden Grove and Walfrid Floyd of Anaheim; one sister, Mrs. Hanna Lagger of St. Paul, Minnesota; five brothers, Gustave Franzen, Great Falls, Montana; Victor Franzen of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Per Franzen in Sweden, Oscar Franzen of Los Angeles, and Rogner Franzen of Denver, Colorado, and four grandchildren. Mr. Franzen was a member of White Temple Methodist church, a former member of the Anaheim Kiwanis club and, for more than 37 years, a member of the Tyrian Masonic Lodge No. 246 of Garden City, Kansas. Funeral services were conducted at Hilgenfeld chapel this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Roly E. Dunham, pastor of White Temple Methodist church, officiating. The ritual of the Masonic Lodge was read at the graveside in Loma Vista Memorial Park. Robert L. Martin With Farmers Insurance Group Robert L. Martin recently purchased the Farmers Insurance Group agency from D. E. Morris. Martin's offices are in the new business arcade at 433 West Center street. Martin, assisted by B. J. Fitzpatrick of Anaheim, handle fire, truck and automotive insurance, workman's compensation and business and personal liability. For two years Martin had the Garden Grove agency for the company, until he obtained the business from Morris who was located at 902 North Los Angeles street, this city. Prior to obtaining the agency in Garden Grove, Martin for six years was supervisor of transportation for the Naval department, serving in a civilian capacity. With his wife and three children, he resides at 12522 Euclid avenue, Garden Grove. The new headquarters in bara and Bakersfield on the north, Yuma, Arizona, on the east and San Diego on the south. Solo and ensemble playing will be featured the first day, April 21. Judging of solos and ensembles will continue April 22. Soloists representing Fremont Junior high school will include Arthur Korn, flute; Howard Olson, French horn; Mike Gerber, and Bill Schneider, saxophones. Anaheim high schools ensemble will also compete. The talented Anaheim Fremont Junior high students mentioned above qualified in the district festival held here March 26 in the local high school auditorium in which eight bands and orchestras from Orange county competed, in addition to 52 solos and ensembles. Both the local junior high and high school were given excellent ratings for band and orchestra. April 22, the all southern California Junior high school orchestra of 102 members from 26 junior high schools will play a concert in the Fullerton Union high school auditorium under the conductorship of Ralph E. Rush of USC. Anaheim Union high school's orchestra will participate in the massed orchestra concert of 105 members at 8:15 o'clock Friday night, April 22. Director will be (Continued on Page 2). Optimists Seat New Officers Optimist club officers were installed at a gala dinner party attended by 100 members, their wives and guests, last Thursday night at the Steak House at Knott's Berry Farm. Walt Gooden was seated as president. Master of ceremonies for the occasion, Don Andrews, charter president of the Santa Ana club, introduced Dr. E. C. Spires, past governor of the Fourteenth District, who dismissed the retiring officers headed by Dr. J. W. Stephen. Dr. Spires gave a resume of the growth accomplished by the club in its one year and commended the work of the officers under its charter leader, Stephen. Ralph Newcomb, governor of the Fourteenth District, installed the new officers who included President Gooden; Tom Yellis, first vice-president; E. E. McHenry, second vice-president; C. O. Garshwiler, secretary-treasurer, and Roy Kirk, sergeant-at-arms. Governor Newcomb also inducted the new board of governors who, in addition to those mentioned above, included J. W. Stephen, Earnie Bullein-Frank Darretti Al Garsow board of directors of the orion have thoroughly investigated the Geller Productions of food, who will supervise produce the show, and have added nothing but high praise to the dates in mind and for further announcements coming event. LOVE HEALTH MEASURE Mority for county health offto investigate reported or need cases of tuberculosis and quarantine of cases found proved by the Senate Public Committee today. The bill is authored by Senators Breed of Alameda county Clyde Watson of Orange Exximately 60 of Major Comstock's Anaheim Union California Cadets appeared in review, marching in the Army Day parade in Long Last Wednesday afternoon. Receives Oil Company Pin Leonard H. Young, local production employee of the Continental Oil Company, has been presented a gold-plated diamond-studded pin in recognition of his 20 years of service with the company, it was announced this week. The new pins, which replace the 20-year lapel buttons given previously, are square-shaped with a diamond set in each corner. Similar pins have been sent to 717 other members of the Continental organization from Los Angeles to New York. Continental previously awarded pins with diamonds to all employees with 25 or more years of service, one diamond representing each five-year span. The current distribution brings the 20-year employee into the "diamond class." TER BEEST HOME SCENE OF DINNER Enjoying a family-style dinner party with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ter Beest and family of 11972 East Ball Road, Anaheim, Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ter Beest of Cypress. Ralph Newcomb, governor of the Fourteenth District, installed the new officers who included President Gooden; Tom Yellis, first vice-president; E. E. McHenry, second vice-president; C. O. Garshwiler, secretary-treasurer, and Roy Kirk, sergeant-at-arms. Governor Newcomb also inducted the new board of governors who, in addition to those mentioned above, included J. W. Stephen, Earnie Bullock, Frank Dorettl, Al Garey, Louis C. Larson, Dr. B. D. Roberts, the Rev. Phillip R. Selfridge, and Hursel Snyder. Presentation of the president's pin to Walter Gooden and the chaplain's pin to the Rev. Selfridge was made by A. J. Primeaux of the extension department of Optimist International. Incoming president Gooden gave retiring president Stephen a life membership in Optimist International on behalf of the Anaheim club in recognition of the leadership he gave to the club during the first year of its organization. Miss Edith Browne, talented young dramatic soprano of this city, took top billing on the evening's entertainment program. Accompanied by Olive Kempin, also of Anaheim, she sang several selections. Guests attending the event included representatives from other Anaheim service clubs and Optimist clubs of Santa Ana and Whittier. Among those present were Clyde Nickles of the Anaheim Kiwanis club accompanied by Mrs. Nickles; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ater, representing the Anaheim Rotary club; Paul T. Havens of the Anaheim Realty Board; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grover of St. Catherine's Military school; Mr. and Mrs. C. Reabe of Whittier, and Dr. and Mrs. Crawford of Santa Ana. Easter Sunday April 17.