anaheim-gazette 1949-05-19

Colony Quips In these present days everyone is certainly tax conscious and rightly so. In the case of the high school election this Friday we believe that everyone should vote yes for the simplest of reasons: that in the long run it would save money. There are a lot of ins and outs but the fact remains that the present day enrollment of our elementary schools are sufficient to double the high school student by 1956. Those pupils must be taken care of by the high school and they cannot go to class out on the athletic field. Three years ago a 25c up was put on the school tax rate and to date the management has saved some $230,000 out of that figure. Now if we decide to leave the rate at the present level for five years the needed facilities can be built out of this money without the added expense of a bond issue with the resultant campaign cost and those added years of paying interest. Looks like a good deal to vote "yes" on to us. Here are a few figures: There are eleven elementary schools in the Anaheim Union high school district, which are: Anaheim, Centralia, Cypress, Katella, Laurel, Loara, Magnolia No. 1 and No. 2, Savanna, St. Boniface and Zion Lutheran. The total enrollment in the eighth grade (those who will be freshmen next year) is 383. Here is the catch: in these same schools the total enrollment in the first grade (those who we will have to be ready to take care of in 1956) is 695. We had better start getting ready. PLAN ALUMNI MEETING—Occidental alumni talk over plans of meeting in Santa Ana next week. They are: left to right—John H. McCoy, assistant to the president and director of public relations at Occidental; Robert Carson Smith, mayor of Santa Ana; Charles Pearson, mayor of Anaheim. Urge Approval of School Tax Rate; Election May 20 Approval of the voters to continue the present school tax rate of $1.00 per $100 valuation for five years will save Occidental Alumni Meeting at Santa Ana Wednesday Occidental College alumni in the Orange county area will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m., in Recreation Hall, Santa Ana, according to announcement from Robert L. Shaffer, director of alumni activities. Urge Approval of School Tax Rate; Election May 20 Approval of the voters to continue the present school tax rate of $1.00 per $100 valuation for five years will save the taxpayers of Anaheim many thousands of dollars, Paul H. Demaree, high school superintendent, predicted today. “There can be no question concerning the need for expansion of the high school during the next eight years,” Mr. Demaree said. “A future student body of more than 2000 is now enrolled in our elementary schools.” Avoid Expense “The only question is how to provide for this growth. By voting to continue the pay-as-you-go program approved three years ago, we can avoid unnecessary expense involved in floating a bond issue after the school becomes dangerously overcrowed. Cost of a bond issue is estimated to run nearly double its face value by the time it is retired. “It has been suggested that an increase in the evaluation of taxable property has made available funds not anticipated when the present tax rate was approved. Such an interpretation does not take into account the fact that there has been an even greater increase in the cost of building repairs, construction and equipment during that same period. The increase in funds available has been more than balanced by the general increase in costs,” Mr. Demaree stated. Board Election Anaheim residents will vote for two high school board members running unopposed and one elementary school board candidate. Robert Cawthon and Henry Walsworth are the high school board members and Tom Henry is seeking the post on the elementary board. The men will each serve a three year term, beginning July 1. Polling Places Voters of the Anaheim high school district will poll at the Fremont and George Washington elementary schools between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. if they live within the city limits. Residents of the school disstrict Occidental College alumni in the Orange county area will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 p.m., in Recreation Hall, Santa Ana, according to announcement from Robert L. Shafter, director of alumni activities at Occidental who is in charge of reservations. The program will include greetings from John H. McCoy of Santa Ana, assistant to the president and director of public relations, a talk on college affairs by Raymond G. McKelvey, professor of history and political science; and color motion pictures of the Oxy-Pomona football game and Homecoming Day festivities. Charles Pearson, class of '21 mayor of Anaheim, and Robert Carson Smith, class of '17, mayor of Santa Ana, will serve as co-chairmen for this occasion. Unemployment Claims Total 5130 For Week of May 5 Sacramento, (WNS) — Unemployment insurance claims filed in the Santa Ana department of employment office for the week ending May 5 totaled 5,130, the department has reported. Out of the claims filed, the department paid 3,454 from the unemployment insurance fund and 734 from the veterans service readjustment allowance fund, the report said. Throughout the state, claims filed totaled 357,075, with 232,537 paid unemployment insurance and 48,512 readjustment allowances. This compared to 259,148 claims filed for the same week a year ago, 149,904 paid unemployment insurance, and 47,786 paid veterans allowances. Name Kathy Fiscus List III Men; Ree (Editor's Note: The Gazette is a men who assisted in the Kathy Fiscus men are included, we feel sure that who these men are and perhaps may are included in the list). One hundred and eleven the San Marino Kathy Fiscus today. Clark Bell, mayor of San Kathy Fiscus Rescue Fund Continuing on in the Mexican motif there is another one of our fellow townsmen who, with his wife, has recently returned from a sojourn in the southern republic. He is no other than Councilman Oscar Heying who reports a wonderful trip and good time. Oscar says that Mexico is a fine place to visit and that the Yankee dollar gets a lot of pesos and demands a lot of service. His friends tell us that the only thing they find changed about him is a slight Mexican accent that keeps cropping up together with some pesos that no one will accept in lieu of dollars. Wonder if the Mexican heartburn is gone? We read in the mets this week of the shooting of a veteran police officer by an unbalanced old man with a firearm he purchased in an illegal manner. This is a terrible thing and when it happens to an old friend and teammate it makes one feel sort of empty in the mid section. The officer was Johnny Milton who played an end position on the SC team of years ago with the writer. Johnny was always one to do his best and a bit more and that was just the reason he got in the way of that bullet. He was the one that stepped out to disarm his killer and when he was wounded mortally he still pulled his gun and shot the man between the eyes. He was a great football player and one of the most respected officers in Los Angeles. It is a sad thing to read the names of your friends in the obituary column. But it is a much sadder thing for his wife, son and daughter to face. And still sadder to know that the man who shot Johnny Milton was barely kept out of the psychopathic ward recently. Polling Places Voters of the Anaheim high school district will poll at the Fremont and George Washington elementary schools between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. if they live within the city limits. Residents of the school disstrict living outside the city will cast ballots at their respective elementary schools. Polls will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. except at the Centralla school which will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the Laurel school, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. DURKEE COMPANY SALES MANAGER VISITOR HERE Mr. A. Henry, sales manager of Durkee Famous Foods, Berkeley, was a recent Anaheim visitor, coming to this city on business for his firm in regard to the huge advertising campaign on their "country fresh" margarine and to visit with the local representative, Paul Yorde of this city. Mr. Henry was calling on local merchants, getting acquainted with their business associates and truck distributors in this district. While here he expressed his delight with Anaheim and its surrounding beauty. He is especially fond of the avocados grown in Orange county. He stated "these avocados are excellent with our product, Durkee's Famous Mayonnaise made with strictly fresh eggs." MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Chauncey Overton Woodrome, 205 Ellsworth street, and Maxine Cannon Thompson of 710 South Claudina street, both of this city, were issued a marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana, recently. One hundred and eleven in the San Marino Kathy Fiscus today. Clark Bell, mayor of San Kathy Fiscus Rescue Fund to consolidate fund collection made public a list of men known to the committee to have participated in the ill-fated rescue effort. "The possibilities for error on our part are vast," Bell said, "since rescue work was carried on with little thought given to names and addresses of workers. "The job of listing these men was, for the most part, done by Raymond A. Hill, the engineer who oversaw the operation; Don Metz, a friend of the Fiscus family who assisted Hill, and Police Chief C. C. McClung of San Marino. "They asked for and received full cooperation from newspapers and radio personnel in this matter. "We invite the public to inform us by May 25 in any instance where we have overlooked any man. "We also suggest that any organizations contemplating making contributions to the Fund do so by May 25, when we hope to close the books," Bell said. Men identified by the committee were listed as follows: Roy L. Allen, 220 Backus Ave. Pasadena William F. Atwood, 2359 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena Ruel K. Atwood, 2379 Vista Laguna Terrace, Pasadena Don Barclay, 3538 E. Foothill Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits Of AUHS Cadets At Annual Inspection Undaunted by rain, the California Cadet Corp of the Anaheim Union high school held their annual review and inspection at the high school Tuesday afternoon. Colonel Raymond Smith, First Area supervisor of the California Cadet Corp was reviewing and inspecting officer. The reviewing party included: (in addition to Colonel Smith, Maj. Ralph Comstock, commandant of the corp; Lt. Comdr. Koch, USN; Lt. Norton, USMC; Lt. Noel Mendoza, USN, representing the Junior Chamber of Commerce Sgt. Arthur Bowen, Anaheim police department; Leavitt Ford, Exalted Ruler of the Elks and president of the Lions club; Warren Ashleigh, secretary of the Elks; Arthur Wijnney of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Major Comstock presented the Commandant's Sabre to Lt. Col. Richard Davenport designating him the outstanding cadet officer of the corp. The Americanism sabre was presented to Major B. Burr, Jr. Colonel Raymond Smith presented M/Sgt. Donald Barnett a miniature sabre for attaining the highest aggregate rifle score in the recent state finals at Sacramento. The colonel also honored Major Eddie Lintrapp with a miniature Salvage Week To Start Here On June 4 A generous response to the Salvation Army Week campaign which starts June 4, was predicted by Major Orlo Ellison of the Salvation Army Social Service Center serving this area. Local residents have already contributed urgently needed shoes, clothes, furniture and appliances—keeping the lines of 4631 humming since early this week. Red Shield salvage trucks are being assigned duty in this area. Major Ellison expressed his regret that the Salvation Army cannot call for paper salvage. He re- Residential Alumni Meeting at Santa Ana Wednesday Central College alumni in the county area will hold a meeting Wednesday, May 10 at 10 p.m., in Recreation Santa Ana, according to an announcement from Robert L. Shaftector of alumni activities and dental who is in charge of operations. Program will include greetings from John H. McCoy of San Antonio; the president director of public relations; an college affairs by Raymond McKelvey, professor of and political science; and motion pictures of the Oxy- football game and Home-Day festivities. Is Pearson, class of '21, of Anaheim, and Robert Smith, class of '17, mayor of Ana, will serve as co-chair for this occasion. Employment Ranks Total 5130 Week of May 5 Menteno, (WNS) — Unemployment insurance claims filed in Ana Ana department of emt office for the week end-5 totaled 5,130, the deat has reported. In the claims filed, the deat paid 3,454 from the unant insurance fund and in the veterans service reent allowance fund, the deat. Although the state, claims called 357,075, with 232,537 employment insurance and readjustment allowances, compared to 259,148 claims for the same week a year, 904 paid unemployment rate, and 47,786 paid veter-awances. Major Comstock presented the Commandant's Sabre to Lt. Col. Richard Davenport designating him the outstanding cadet officer of the corp. The Americanism sabre was presented to Major B. Burr, Jr. Colonel Raymond Smith presented M/Sgt. Donald Barnett a miniature sabre for attaining the highest aggregate rifle score in the recent state finals at Sacramento. The colonel also honored Major Eddie Liptrapp with a miniature sabre for being the best platoon and company commander in the first area. Liptrapp was awarded the Elks Club Best Company commander trophy. Company E was judged the best company. The non-commissioned officers club selected Liptrapp as their "best officer" and awarded him their medal. 1st Lt. Augustine Tinedo won the VFW Best Platoon Leader trophy. The 3rd Platoon, Company F was presented the Best Platoon Plaque. The Anaheim police department's Best Squad Leader trophy was awarded to Cpl. Lyel Bass; the 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company E won the Best Squad Plaque. 2nd Lt. Robert Siewerd was presented the Torch and Sabre Club's outstanding non-commissioned officer's medal. At the time of competition, Siewerd was a T/Sgt. First place scholastic medal was awarded to Cpl. Arthur Saavadra who also was the recipient of the Outstanding 1st Year cadet medal. Second place scholastic medal was won by 2nd Lt. Robert Siewerd. The scholastic medals were presented by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Waid of 737 North Claudina street, this city, anounce the birth of a daughter born Monday, May 16, at St. Joseph hospital weighing five pound and four ounces. Slate Orange Week and Fair Queen Contest Girls wishing to compete for the title of Queen at the Orange Week and Fair to be staged June 20 through June 26 should contact Tom Blackman, queen contest chairman at the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce office. Kickoff date for the contest was Tuesday, May 10, while the final turn-in date for sale of tickets will be June 17. Intermediate turn-in dates are May 24, May 31 and June 7. Provisions contained in the contestants contract are included below: Ten votes are awarded for each $1.00 worth of tickets sold. Additional votes are granted each week to the contestant turing in the largest amount of money on each of the above turn-in dates. The first largest amount of 2000 votes, second largest, 1600 votes; third largest, 1200 votes; fourth largest, 800 votes; fifth largest, 400 votes; sixth largest, 200 votes, and seventh largest, 100 votes. The contestant will receive 20 per cent of the money received from the sale of tickets sold by herself and her sponsoring group. Queen's Court will receive evening gowns and numerous awards. The Queen proper will receive head-to-toe outfit, luggage and jewelry, a week-end trip to Catalina, all expenses paid for two. The Queen Army Week campaign which starts June 4, was predicted by Major Orlo Ellison of the Salvation Army Social Service Center serving this area. Local residents have already contributed urgently needed shoes, clothes, furniture and appliances—keeping the lines of 4631 humming since early this week. Red Shield salvage trucks are being assigned duty in this area. Major Ellison expressed his regret that the Salvation Army cannot call for paper salvage. He reports that since the war, the paper market has disappeared and the social service center has no way of disposing of old newspapers and magazines. However, the Major added, that he hoped residents would continue their generous contribution of other salvageable articles which assure continued operation of the Salvation Army's year-round program of rehabilitation. The entire show is staged and directed by Stephen and Virginia Wray of Geller Productions Hollywood. John Shea is general chairman. Ticket sales have been under direction of the Altrusa Club with Hildred Ferrell and Carrie Leo Sutherland as co-chairmen. Osc Soiter is chairman of the talent committee and Howard Loudon publicity director. The Junior Ebell Club took care of the program with Joe Sowda as chairman. Clyde Nickle is for nance chairman. General admission is one dollar plus tax. A limited number of reserved seats are also available. Alcott's Store Has New Owners Now in Charge The Katy Fiscus Rescue Workers; the III Men; Request Public Check Mark Bell, mayor of San Marino and chairman of the Fiscus Rescue Fund Committee—a group organized to collect fund collection efforts following the tragedy, public a list of men known committee to have participated in the ill-fated rescue effort. Possibilities for error on care vast," Bell said, "since work was carried on with bought given to names and jobs of workers. Job of listing these men is the most part, done by A. Hill, the engineer versaw the operation; Don friend of the Fiscus famished assisted Hill, and Police C. McClung of San Ma. Asked for and received operation from newspaper personnel in this matter, invite the public to inform May 25 in any instance we have overlooked any also suggest that any orions contemplating making donations to the Fund do so by when we hope to close its," Bell said. Identified by the committee listed as follows: A. Allen, 220 Backus Ave., Pasadena B. F. Atwood, 2359 Vista Terrace, Pasadena C. Atwood, 2378 Vista La-Terrace, Pasadena D. Clay, 3538 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena Ben Bensinger, 846 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa B. E. Bertram, 1236 N. Kingsley Dr., Los Angeles H. L. Blickensderfer, 1301 S. Ivan, Rosemead Robert L. Booth, 3526 Euclid Ave., Lynwood John O. Butler, 1000 S. Freemont Ave., Alhambra Jerry Butterfield, 1747 Kenneth Way, Pasadena Ben Cabral, 3538 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena V. W. Carney, 746 S. Amalia, Los Angeles Charles C. Carter, 9418 Hunt Ave., South Gate Charles R. Clifton, 30 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra Robert Cole, Jr., 846 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa Steve Colato, 2225½ W. 2nd St., Los Angeles Vernon Crabb, 326 S. Parkwood Ave., Pasadena J. R. Carpenter, 1215 S. 1st Ave., Arcadia Robert Cranford, Box 56, Compton James H. Crum, 6924 Compton Ave., Los Angeles Forrest O. Day, 2119 Pitkin St., Rosemead Lester C. Day, 508 Westboro, Alhambra Continued on Page 6 The contestant will receive 20 per cent of the money received from the sale of tickets sold by herself and her sponsoring group. Queen's Court will receive evening gowns and numerous awards. The Queen proper will receive head-to-toe outfit, luggage and jewelry, a week-end trip to Catalina, all expenses paid for two. The Queen and her escort will be flown to Catalina by United Airlines. Awards for Queen and Court to date, have been presented as follows: Ewerts Jewelers, $100 diamond ring; a camera from Frank's Camera Shop; a photo for the Queen and Court by Sully's Photo Studio; a $10.00 clothing order from Janie's Shop for Girls; four strands of Imperial pearls from Roger's Jewelers; a $150 watch from Van Duesen's Jewelers; a pair of shoes from Newcomb's Shoe Store, and a $20.00 meal ticket from the Charcoal Broiler. E & W Shoe Shore To Occupy New Store by June I On June 1st, the E & W Shoe Store will move to new and larger quarters. It will occupy what was formerly the Oyster Loaf Cafe as soon as remodeling of the exterior and interior is completed. Upon moving the store will be known as "Williams Shoe Store." According to John Williams, the owner, the store will be modern, spacious and will enable them to carry a larger line of shoes—and thus serve their customers more completely. E & W is presently located in the 200 block of West Center. Publicity director. The Junior Ebell Club took care of the program with Joe Sowden as chairman. Clyde Nickle is finance chairman. General admission is one dollar plus tax. A limited number of reserved seats are also available. Alcott's Store Has New Owners Now in Charge Announcement is made the week of the sale of Alcott's Store on West Center street to Mr. and Mrs. Lester O. Mitchell, recent of Santa Ana and originally of Iowa. The store will be conducted along the same lines under the name of the new owners. Seven new lines of merchandise will be added to the stock which has been featured in the past. Mr. and Mrs. Alcott have no definite plans for the future except a few days rest. Milk Distribution Jumps 5.74% Sacramento (WNS)—Wholesale and retail distribution of fluid milk in the Orange county marketing area gained during December, the California crop and livestock reporting service has announced. Wholesale distribution for the month jumped 8.58 per cent, the daily average distribution being 8,496 gallons. Daily retail sales reached 7,762 gallons, up 2.75 per cent. Daily average distribution, at classes, totaled 17,268 gallons. gain of 5.74 per cent from the corresponding month in 1947. Average daily pounds of milk used in the various classes was 6,954 pounds. CALIFORNIA ETTE Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 54 78 Friday 57 66 Saturday 54 68 Sunday 53 66 Monday 65 61 Tuesday 54 63 Wednesday 53 65 Rain: .40; Season 8.73 Fourteen Pages No. 30 Antiques of the Ocean, "Guess Who, Guess What?" Anaheim Antics,' Community Ghost Benefit Opens Tonight Anaheim Antics,' Community Chest Benefit, Opens Tonight Cast of Over 100 Joins in Presenting A 'Historical,' 'Hysterical' Reveiw The city's younger fry were treated to a sneak preview of all-local talent, Community Chest benefit show, "Ana-Antics of '49" last evening (Wedensday), at the high school auditorium. This evening, the musical review, begins its three day at the high school with curtain at 8:30. Set proceeds will go to Anaheim Community Chest which has lagged behind its 1948 antics" is a two-hour long, fast show, with a cast of over anaheim residents singing and clowning in ten sets and a variety of before-the-skits. During last night's performance as "Ocean Antiques," presented as "guess who?" It feared bevy of 19th century bathauties portrayed by (and by a guess) Judge John Shea, teller, Ernie Moeller, Oscar Bill Claussen, Paul Demad Payne and Harwood Larentire show is staged and led by Stephen and Virginia of Geller Productions of Good. John Shea is general man. Net sales have been under the son of the Altrusa Club with El Ferrell and Carrie Lou land as co-chairmen. Oscar is chairman of the talent tree and Howard Loudon is city director. Junior Ebell Club took care program with Joe Sowder firchairman. Clyde Nickle is fi-chairman. Rental admission is one dollar ex. A limited number of re-seats are also available. Scott's Store New Owners, St. Michael's 76th Birthday Service Sunday In commemoration of the 76th birthday anniversary of the founding of St. Michael's Episcopal church in this city, members of the church will meet Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Parish hall when they will enjoy special music and a fun period during the evening. Later in the evening a home-made ice cream social will be held. Dr. C. O. Patterson of this city, will give a talk on Alaska which will be illustrated by pictures and specimens and the showing of objects of art from that far northern country. On Sunday, May 22, the birthday service will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ray O. Miller former rector of St. James' church in Los Angeles, as guest speaker. Dr. Miller, now retired, has been one of the leading Episcopal clergymen in the diocese of Los Angeles for more than a quarter of a century. He has been a member of the standing committee and the executive council and still is active as chairman of the committee on church architecture and a member of the Board of Directors of the hospital of the Good Samaritan. The pastor of St. Michael's the Rev. John Kimball Saville, served as Dr. Miller's assistant at St. Break Ground For New Legion Clubhouse Here At 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Dave Proud, commander of the Anaheim American Legion Post 72 turned the first shovel of ground for the new $20,000 clubhouse at La Palma and North Lemon streets. This marks the realization of a thirty years dream for the local legionnaires who since their organization in 1919 have been pointing toward the day when they would have a "home" of their own. William Webb, attorney, first commander and charter member of the post was accorded the honor of turning the second spade of ground. Joining the Legion in their ground-breaking ceremony was Mayor Pearson and members of the city council, chamber of commerce officials and heads of civic organizations. Dick Gay is chairman of the Building Committee which spearheaded the fund-raising campaign and directed the drawing and revising of plans and specifications. J. E. Hamlyn and Son, general contractors, have been awarded the building contract. Completion of the building is scheduled in three months. Orange County Bruin Club Meets Tonight Navy Recruiting Station Re-Opens Chief Jack Haley, recruiter in charge of the Santa Ana Navy Recruiting Station, announced today, the re-opening of the Navy Recruiting office in Fullerton, located in the lobby of the Post Office building. Chief Opry will be the Navy Recruiter. He will be in the office from 8 o'clock in the morning until 12 noon, Monday through Saturday. If you are between the ages of 17 and under 31, if you want travel, adventure, and security, see your local navy recruiter. STEADY RAIN BRINGS SEASON'S TOTAL TO 8.73 After six days of rain, the season's total is now 8.73 inches. 40 of an inch of rain has fallen in the past wet week. Anaheim Gazette since 1870.