anaheim-gazette 1949-04-28

Colony Quips Nineteen years ago this week the athletic field at the Anaheim Union high school was given its official name taken from the beloved Principal J. A. Clayes. Since that time Clayes Field has been the scene of many thrilling encounters in the realm of athletics. In those days Joe Clayes considered all the boys in the school as his boys and the feeling was reciprocated. The odd thing about this mutual attachment was that it continued to grow even after the many 'crops' had moved on and grown up. We know of no better loved figure in the field of education here in Anaheim. There was no one better to go to for a cheery smile and word of encouragement when things looked mighty dark. He was the symbol at the high school of trying to do things better and with a smile. All those who knew and worked with Joe Clayes would like to have those who come later realize how fitting the name of 'Clayes Field' is for our high school athletic field. One of the features of Civic Progress Week was the tour last Tuesday through the new KwiKset Locks plant where every phase of their manufacturing operations were shown and explained. From the die-casting machines to putting the assembled locks into cartons, all operations were shown to hundreds of visitors. These die-casting machines made as high as VOLUME LXXVIII FIVE CENTS ANAHEIM, O 'Community Planning Day' Program Gets Underway This Morning Paul Oppermann Homer Grant Today is Community Planning Day. Its program, which centers around the general discussion theme of "Is southern California meeting the challenge its phenomenal growth deserves," highlights the city's third annual Civic Progress Week. Five current problems facing Anaheim and other communities are being discussed today in the all-day session at the Elbs Club which got underway at 10 a.m. this morning. Joint Meeting This evening the annual joint meeting of the Orange County League of Cities, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Elks club at 7 p.m. Mayor Charles Pearson welcomed the speakers, guests and visiting dignitaries this morning, preceding the first discussion period. One of the features of Civic Progress Week was the tour last Tuesday through the new KwiKset Locks plant where every phase of their manufacturing operations were shown and explained. From the die-casting machines to putting the assembled locks into cartons, all operations were shown to hundreds of visitors. These die-casting machines made as high as eleven different parts in one operation. These parts are then broken off by hand and placed in the proper receptacle to appear later as the finished KwiKset lock. The real interesting thing about all this is the fact that these intricate machines were built and designed by the heads of the KwiKset company. And they now belong to us here in Anaheim. We hear so much screaming and hollering from citrus growers almost every day that it comes in very nice to report a smile once in a while. Yep—talked to a grower the other day who actually had a big broad one right across his face. His return on his navel crop amounted to $2.64 a box net to him. Also saw just the way it figured. Result: the same $2.64 a box in his pocket. We would like to raise the same kind of a smile—would, too, for the same reason. While talking to a transplanted easterner the other day the subject of our recent inclement winter came up for discussion. We thought that the conversation was getting on rather thin ice—'er, 'er, rather thin paper we should have said, and that we would have to look around hastily for a hole to crawl into. But we were (as usual) 100 per cent wrong.. This pioneer (of the last few years) made light of the cold. He laughed it all off. And he had a few facts to back up his stand. He said that if anyone thought last winter was cold here that he would like to have that person with him back in the north woods. Back there they had a unique way of telling whether or not it was cold. They took a bucket of warm water outside and threw it up in the air. If the water came down and splashed it was warm, if it came down as solid ice then it was getting cold. That is one test that will not work in California. Thanks be. A boy who used to appear on the scene every Hallowe'en to take pictures of our festival and then later came home. Homer Grant John Gilmore DeMolay’s Hear First Hand Account Of German-Committed War Atrocities “The important conclusion that we should all learn from the record of German-committed atrocities is that they were the actions of a totalitarian state and that regardless of the price tag—whether it be labeled nazism, fascism or communism—they are all totalitarian.” This was the observation of Horace Hahn, Los Angeles attorney and former U.S. Army Intelligence officer and prosecutor at the Nurenburg trials, speaking at a dinner meeting of the DeMolay chapter of the Anaheim Masonic lodge last Monday evening. "A boy who used to appear on the scene every Hallowe'en to take pictures of our festival and then later come in to sell this and other papers engravings in years gone by has just become the publisher of three publications in the Newport Beach area. Ben Reddick, publisher of the Newport-Balboa Press, this week took over the Newport Harbor Publishing Co. and now has under his control the News-Times and Shopper of that concern. Ben is a typical newspaperman, breezy, affable and with his own ideas on almost everything—which he will expound on the slightest provocation. You always know exactly where Ben stands and where you stand with Ben. But with all this is combined an attitude of humbleness and a desire to serve, which is, without doubt, the hardest thing for a human being to absorb. Ben Reddick is a fine person, a good newsman and we wish him every success. There simply are too few men like him. ANAHEIM NURSES ISSUED GRAD. NURSE CREDENTIALS Sacramento (WNS)—The State Board of Nurse Examiners has issued credentials as graduate nurse to the following in the city of Anaheim, after they successfully passed the state examination: Bonnie Stanfill Graham, Route 5, 10881 Haster street; Doris June Kenyon Smith, 8142 Gilbert street. In 1867, when Alaska was purchaser, the Coast Guard cutter "Lincoln" was the first United States ship in Alaskan waters. Anaheim Cadets In Sacramento For State Finals Twelve of Anaheim high school's outstanding Cadet Rifle team members will be competing in Sacramento tomorrow, Friday, April 30 for the Governor Earl Warren Lt. Clausen trophies. The winning team will receive the Lt. Clausen trophy and three highest men will receive first, second and third place trophies for the Governor's match. Cadets making the trip to Sacramento are: Major Edward Liptrapp, Second Lieutenants Charles Kipp and Pedro Verdin, Master Sergeant Don Barnett, First Sergeants Dan Berg, and Dick Gold, Technical Sergeant Paul Rumfelt, Staff Sergeant Roderick Wallace and Corporal Alfred Lattin. Alternates will be Sergeant Willard Watts and Corporal Edward Evers. The cadets are accompanied by Major Ralph Comstock, commandant of the corp. This is the largest group of Anaheim's cadets ever to fire in the state finals. TELEVISION PARTY IN TER BEEST HOME Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ter Beest and family of Cypress visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ter Beest of East Ball road Sunday. Every "reserved seat" was taken as the family members enjoyed a television party. The console-set is a new gift from the Ben Ter Beest's daughter, Joan. Of German-committed atrocities is that they were the actions of a totalitarian state and that regardless of the price tag—whether it be labeled nazism, fascism or communism—they are all totalitarian." This was the observation of Horace Hahn, Los Angeles attorney and former U. S. Army Intelligence officer and prosecutor at the Nurenburg trials, speaking at a dinner meeting of the DeMolay chapter of the Anaheim Masonic lodge last Monday evening. First reports of atrocities received in Washington were labeled "unreliable" according to Mr. Hahn. But the frequency in which they were received and the horrible descriptions they contained prompted President Roosevelt to order that they either be verified or disclaimed. "Photographs began to accompany the reports. These were the first views I had of the acts committed by the Germans. I was later to see them first hand in France and Germany..." Hell on Earth "I had never expected to see hell on earth more clearly than I did at the Dachau concentration camp in Germany." "Upon entering Dachau, we found 17 gondola cars filled with corpses. "In barrack after barrack, we found people lying in bunks, eight high and two feet wide, so weak from starvation that they were unable to move or speak..." "Records that we unfolded read like the production figures of a factory. We found graphs upon which were plotted the daily death rates. And decreases from one day to the next were prefixed with such reasons as a 'breakdown at the crematory.'" Strength and Joy "At the entrance to the camp was a sign entitled, 'Camp for Strength and Joy.' This was the (Continued from page 1)..." ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETT ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1949 Day' Program Morning is Community Planly. Its program, which around the general on theme of "Is southcalifornia meeting the ange its phenomenal reserves," highlights the and annual Civic Progress current problems facing and other communities discussed today in the session at the Elbs Club underway at 10 a.m. ing. Joint Meeting opening the annual joint of the Orange County of Cities, the Associated of Commerce of Orange and the Anaheim Chamber erce will be held in the at 7 p.m. Charles Pearson welcomeakers, guests and visitaries this morning, prefirst discussion period. Geoffrey Morgan Crop Dusting By Helicopter Available Here Crop-dusting, fertilizing and spraying for both orchards and field crops by helicopter is now available to Orange county farm-ers. Sky Farming announced this week that they will base one of their helicopters in Anaheim with Phil Johnston, 531 West Broadway as pilot and representative. Fred Johnson is mechanic and assistant to Mr. Johnston. In comparing the helicopter with the airplane in crop-dusting and spraying operations, Mr. Johnston stated that one of the most marked advantages is that the motion of the rotor blade forces the spray downward giving better coverage and causing the spray or dust to reach the underside of the leaf. Another advantage of the 'copter over the airplane is that the ship can be hauled by truck directly to the field or orchard. Recreation and Education Day Set for Friday Geoffrey Morgan, "the southland's ardent champion of California outdoor living," is to be the principal speaker at tomorrow's "Youth Recreation and Education Day" at the Elks club. This is the concluding event in Anaheim's third annual week-long Civic Progress Week. Host for the luncheon starting at 12:15 is the Lions Club with the Optimists, P-TA Council and the Junior Chamber of Commerce as co-sponsors. The newly appointed Recreation Commission are to be special guests. The days general discussion theme has been entitled, "The parent in relationship to education and recreation of youth" and "The new attitude in education." "Problem of Leisure" Mr. Morgan's subject will be "The Problem of Leisure." Although his life's activities is far from a record of leisure. He has served as a teacher, legislator and lecturer. "Who's Who in America" has him listed as an educator and lecturer but in thousands of communities he is known through his authorship of numerous plays and operettas which have been designed especially for amateurs. Although born in London, England, Morgan has been a citizen of this country for more than a half a century. After graduating from Stanford and receiving his masters from Columbia he entered the teaching profession. He rose from a country school principal to a professorship at Ohio State university. His "platform" assignments have carried him into every state in the Union. Industrial Day Speaker Tells In comparing the helicopter with the airplane in crop-dusting and spraying operations, Mr. Johnston stated that one of the most marked advantages is that the motion of the rotor blade forces the spray downward giving better coverage and causing the spray or dust to reach the underside of the leaf. Another advantage of the 'copter over the airplane is that the ship can be hauled by truck directly to the field or orchard, whereas an airplane has to use a landing field for fueling and loading of dust and spray. This not only is a time-saver but with the pilot landing right at the scene of operations the farmer is able to give him direct instructions or comment. Other advantages cited by Mr. Johnston were the control of speed; ability to "get into" corners and in otherwise inaccessible places. The ship used by Sky Farming was manufactured by Bell Aircraft of Buffalo, New York, and costs approximately $25,000. Another ship of the firm is based at the University Airport at Davis. Johnston reported that the company has done extensive work in Kings and Tulare counties and recently did some red spider control in orchards in Ventura county. Mr. Johnston is married and the father of a baby son. His wife is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tawney, owners of the Mother Colony House. He is a former Army Air Corps pilot, flying P-51's for 15 months in the European theater. Big Elementary State Centennial Program Tonight Pageantry of early California and 'the vivid color of the 1849 Gold Rush days will be enacted in a panoramic California Centennial program to be staged by the combined schools in the Anaheim Elementary district tonight (Thursday), 7:30 o'clock in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. Coordinator for the program is Mrs. Mary Fitz, in charge of the district's social studies departments. Welcome address for the occasion will be presented by M. A. Gauer, superintendent of the Anaheim Elementary district. Overture will be played by the Mr. Johnston. New Date for Show Kick-Off The kick-off party for "Anaheim Antics," Community Chest talent show, has been postponed to Monday night, May 2, at 7:30 o'clock in the Elks club, due to conflict with the Mariners' club Minstrel show. To feature local amateur talent, all specialty dancers, singers, comedians, jugglers, acrobats and instrumentalists are invited to attend the kick-off party, Stephen Wray, professional director working with the local Chest, will interview all comers wishing to participate in the show, slated for May 19, 20 and 21 in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. As general show director for "Anaheim Antics" Wray, who arrived here today (Thursday) from Hollywood will remain in this city until the final curtain of the three-day benefit. Anyone wishing to participate in the show just 'for the fun of it' will be cordially welcomed at the party as well as those wishing to contribute a specific talent," general chairman John Shea stressed. Personnel to serve on committees were chosen by the chairman at an executive meeting of show chairmen Wednesday noon of last week. Chairmen include Howard Loudon, publicity; Carrie Lou Sutherland and Mrs. Hildred Ferrell, co-chairmen of the ticket committee which comprises the Anaheim Altrusa and Optimist clubs; Clyde Nickel, business executive of Anaheim Union high school finance committee. Industrial Day Speaker Tells Of Area Growth The Anaheim Kiwanis club was host, co-sponsored by the Anaheim Realty Board, at the "Industrial Day" luncheon Tuesday noon at the Elks' club. Special guests of the day were the officers of KwiKset Locks, Inc., and included: Adolf Schope, president; Karl Reinhard, vice-president and treasurer; Harry Webber, purchasing agent; Ray Campbell, service department; Ray Marshall, materials control; Bernard Cirlin, advertising and sales research; Andrew F. Spatzier, certified public accountant; Sam Gilbert, of Petko Industries and Geo. Johnson and Evan Peters of J. Walter Thompson Advertising Agency. President Schope told of the company's efforts to find a new home and of the fine cooperation they had received from the Chamber of Commerce in locating here. He then invited all present to come out to the new factory for a conducted tour which was a feature of their open house. Practically all of the group took advantage of the invitation and joined with other hundreds in seeing how this ultra modern plant operated. Chamber president Ken Hellyer introduced many visiting notables and then presented the speaker of the day, Stuart Parry Walsh, In- Gold Rush days will be enacted in a panoramic California Centennial program to be staged by the combined schools in the Anaheim Elementary district tonight (Thursday), 7:30 o'clock in the Anaheim Union high school auditorium. Coordinator for the program is Mrs. Mary Fitz, in charge of the district's social studies departments. Welcome address for the occasion will be presented by M. A. Gauer, superintendent of the Anaheim Elementary district. Overture will be played by the Fremont Junior high school orchestra. Narrators will be June McClain, Joan Hanson, Ronald Legg and Phillip Wright. Scene I, "California Indians" will be interpreted by Lincoln school. Music will include "The Acorn Song" and "Indian Dance Song." Propose $2500 Salary Boost for County Judges The proposal to grant Orange county superior judges an increase in salary from the present $10,500 to $12,500 will be heard before the Assembly Judiciary Committee on May 3. This was announced in Sacramento by Assemblyman Ralph M. Brown, committee chairman, who stated all requests for salary increases will be considered at the same time. Brown said the committee has tentatively agreed on a policy for salaries of $15,000 for the four metropolitan counties. $12,000 for the next 28 largest counties which includes Orange, and $10,000 for the remaining counties. The bill seeking salary increases for Orange judges is authored by Assembly Speaker Sam L. Collins. Tax Rate Vote MaNTICIPATE DSCHOOL WITH Double enrollment within the next eight years is expected at Anaheim high school. In order to meet this emergency, the citizens of the school district must vote on May 20 to continue the present tax rate another five years, according to Paul H. Demaree, superintendent of the Anaheim Union high school district. New Buildings According to Mr. Demaree, in a few years, at the present rate of growth, there will be twice as many students enrolled at Anaheim high school as at present, and new buildings and equipment must be provided to take care of this increase. The only way this can be accomplished is by continuing the tax rate set three years ago, according to Mr. Demaree. He said that the school board has set aside $100,000 for this emergency and purchased two new school buses. This money however is not nearly enough to build all the new buildings and equipment the school needs, Mr. Demaree stated. If the present tax rate is con- CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 46 90 Friday 45 87 Saturday 54 81 Tuesday 56 72 Monday 56 74 Tuesday 54 72 Wednesday 53 73 Twelve Pages No. 27 State Orders City to Eliminate Angle Parking on Center Street, 'Or Else'! Faced with a threat by the State Division of Highways of intentions to take over all state highways within the city limits unless angle parking on Center street was eliminated, the Anaheim city council moved to send word to the division that the city will "conform immediately." The city was first requested to change the meters on its main street 18 months ago by the division of highways. A "delaying" action was followed by the city in hopes to forestall the inevitable. Installation of signal lights by the state at the request of the city prompted the request for parallel parking. Angle parking is not permitted on state highways where signal lights are in operation. 80 Parking Places Principal reason for delaying compliance with the state order was the loss of revenue resulting from the decrease of 80 parking places on the street. However the council is considering extending the meter zone in order to make full use of the 80 displaced meters. No Tent Church A recommendation of the planning commission that the variance petition of Reverend and Mrs. Earl O. Bennett to erect a tent at 1303 West North street for handicraft classes and worship services be denied was upheld by the council. The property in question is in a single-family residence zone. Five persons appeared to make pleas on behalf of the petition. Mrs. R. W. Marvin, 1014 West North street appeared before the council to oppose granting the petition stating (Continued on Page 8) Philharmonic Series Assured Scheduled appearance of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra in Orange county next season was assured last week when a representative group of Orange county choral conductors, school music heads and representatives from other interested cultural organizations met at a luncheon in Santa Ana. The concerts tentatively are slated to be given in Santa Ana, Anaheim and another county city. One of the proposed concerts will be a Standard Hour broadcast. Opportunity for purchase of concert tickets will be made available to the public the second week of May. Dates of the concerts will be forthcoming, stated Wesley Marquart of Orange, president of the Southern California Choral Conductors Guild, Orange county chapter, who presided over the meeting. Placement of the concerts in three different areas in the county will assure more even distribution of the limited supply of tickets, he added. Rate Vote May 20 ANTICIPATE DOUBLED ENROLLMENT AT HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE NEXT EIGHT YEARS The enrollment within the next eight years is expected at Anaheim high school. New Buildings Being to Mr. Demaree, in its status, at the present rate of there will be twice as students enrolled at Anaheim school as at present, and buildings and equipment must be added to take care of this fully way this can be accomplished by continuing the set three years ago, according to Mr. Demaree. He said school board has set aside for this emergency and two new school buses. Money however is not near enough to build all the new land and equipment the needs, Mr. Demaree stated. Present tax rate is continued for another five years, it will provide about $450,000 which Mr. Demaree estimates will cover the cost of building necessary classrooms and provide other vital equipment when added to the amount that the school board has set aside. He stated that within eight years the school will need at least forty new classrooms to accommodate the vast enrollment. This cost alone has been estimated at $400,-000 with furnishings, he reported. If buildings have to be built, new land will have to be purchased and new teachers will have to be acquired, stated Mr. Dema- ree. It has been estimated that from now on, one new school bus will have to be purchased each year. The cost of a bus is about $10,000. Junior High School So far enlarging the school has been the only solution offered to the problem, although it has been suggested that another junior high school could be built to relieve the high school of a great deal of the burden. However, if this were done, the school districts would have to unify under one school board and this could only be accomplished through a public referendum.