anaheim-gazette 1949-06-09

Colony Quips This week, as it does to all men, death came to D. William 'Bill' Davis, and, as in the case of the passing of all unselfish people, a great void is left in the lives of many people, many of whom you would never know 'Bill' had any contact with. Never a strong man physically he measured up to the best of them by the power of his mind and understanding—and his inspiring faith in God and his fellow man. 'Bill' accepted all men at their face value and instilled his own honesty and unflagging optimism in them. It is a little hard to explain but when 'Bill' asked a person to do something they did it and felt glad for being asked. They knew the cause was just and the reason unselfish. We knew him best in his work for St. Michael's Episcopal church and Sunday school. As a senior warden of the church and as superintendent of the Sunday school he leaves a record second to none. Under his direction the Sunday school has grown four-fold to well over a hundred average attendance. Members of the church and friends are asked to not send flowers but instead to send the money to a fund for a memorial window in the church to his memory. This is a fine thing to do for a fine Christian gentleman and a fitting tribute to one who gave so much to his church. D. William Davis, however, Under his direction the Sunday school has grown four-fold to well over a hundred average attendance. Members of the church and friends are asked to not send flowers but instead to send the money to a fund for a memorial window in the church to his memory. This is a fine thing to do for a fine Christian gentleman and a fitting tribute to one who gave so much to his church. D. William Davis, however, through his own efforts, has created many fitting memorials in the minds and hearts of his friends and there he will live on. All the fine things we can say about him pale into insignificance when put against the deeds of his own heart and hands. May he rest in peace. The story is told of a big game hunter who failed to show up on schedule after going out to bring them in alive. A young reporter was sent to the scene to investigate and get a story. After much work and effort the young scribe sent in this story to the newspaper. 'After the closest investigation the people here believe the Mr. So-and-So, the eminent big game hunter, was eaten by something he disagreed with.' Heard something relative to the way fresh fruits react to economic breezes. The man who gave us this bit of information or rather opinion has been in the fruit selling game for many years. He said that fresh fruits are the first to feel a down trend and are also first to feel an up trend. He further concluded that this present down trend we are screaming about now really started two years ago and was then reflected in the fruit market. He further concludes that the present upward swing of the fruit market is the prelude to the same movement in the whole economic picture. Anyway it is a fine thing to be a wishful thinker. One of the most heartening things that has happened to the grinder of the colyum were the kicks received the other day from some of our friends(?). We use the term friend in an amorphous sense (look that one up, Bub.) The reason being that we do not wish to delve into personalities but only wish to make clear that at least two people we know of read this little gem and had sense enough to squawk. There are times when even the dumbest can divest themselves of a worthwhile idea and get it out in the light of 'Huck’ Finn Day to be Observed Saturday Morning at La Palma Saturday is Huckleberry Finn Day in Anaheim! On this day, the younger fishing set from this other southland communities will converge on La Palma to relive (in deluxe style) the life of Mark Twain's character. The Anaheim Chapter of the Izaak Walton Lions sponsors of the event, as modern-day "Huck's" one that not even Mark Twain lived. They won't be fishing in dry river with a willow brace bent pin—no sirree—as Ikes are providing them with plated hooks, nylon line and boo poles. They won't suffer the uproar that their Dads do either, the Fish and Game company is stocking the La Palma casting pool with four fish! Tom Reagan, sportscast radio stations KXLA and will m.c. the event. Reagan noted the first Huckleberry Day in Kansas City. It has been conducted in cities out of the nation. Highlighting the day's will be the presentation Huck Finn Trophy to most depicting that all-A character and a boudoir in the girl portraying Betty Tyler. The competition is open children from diaper age years. They'll compete in groups with a special Dia by at 11:30 for the Huckleberry under 3 years of age. Prizes, donated by merchants, will be awarded the biggest fish, the smallest fish. Top angling prize will give fisherman catching the gull Following competition, testants will be allowed out the pool. According to Ike prex O'Kane, television rights being arranged. Refreshment be sold at cost. Judges include: Mayor Pearson; Ken Hellyer, of the Chamber of Commerce W. Moeller secretary-ma In July, 1850, 500 ships lay in San Francisco Harbor, deserted by crews that had gone hunting gold, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. The state of California produces two per cent of the world's wine. Mac's Beverages Plans Opening Mac's Beverages at West Center and Clementine streets, formerly the Mother Colony Liquor Store, will have its grand opening this Friday and Saturday. Flowers will be presented to the ladies and cigars to the men during the two day opening. Mrs. Juanita McNamara of Casper, Wyoming, is the owner of the store; Bill McNamara, her brother-in-law is store manager. The business was originally purchased by the late Mr. Joe Williams in February of this year. Upon returning to Casper for his family Mr. Williams suddenly passed away. The McNamaras are living at 815 North Janss street. The owner has become a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Bill is a member of the Elks club and the American Legion. Goldfish are so plentiful in some localities that they are used for food, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. WORK BEGUN ON MEMORIAL TO Marie Horstman Dwyer; Great Civic Leader Work was started this week by J. J. Dwyer, prominent Anaheim rancher, on a memorial to his late wife, Marie Horstman Dwyer who died in 1933 to be established at the present site of the Old Mother Colony House. The memorial will be dedicated to the preservation of the mementos, antiques and relics of the original settlers in Anaheim—a project to which the late Mrs. Dwyer devoted most of her life. Willis Warner Is Retained as Sanitation Head Willis Warner has been retained temporarily as general manager of the Orange county sanitation districts. This action was taken last evening, Wednesday, June 8, at the regular meeting of the sanitation districts in the Court House at Santa Ana. Mr. Warner has been asked to serve until the steering committee is able to submit a recommendation for a successor. It will include the present pioneer house, barn and distillery and the Stoffel residence on West Center street which will be moved to the West street property the latter part of this week. Workmen were today engaged in moving the barn and distillery to the rear of the property onto a new concrete foundation. The pioneer house is to be moved to the adjoining lot to make room for the Stoffel house. Mr. Dwyer plans on making all of the buildings available for exhibits. The second story of the Stoffel residence will be used for caretakers quarters. BE OBSERVED THIS AT LA Palma Park Finn Day in Anaheim! fishing set from this city and will converge on La Palma park life of Mark Twain's immortal the Izaak Walton League, sponsors of the event, assure the modern-day "Huck's" of a day that not even Mark Twain's hero lived. They won't be fishing in a muddy river with a willow branch and a bent pin—no sirree—as the local lakes are providing them with gold-plated hooks, nylon line and bamboo poles. They won't suffer the usual fate that their Dads do either, because the Fish and Game commission is stocking the La Palma Park casting pool with four thousand fish! Tom Reagan, sportscaster with radio stations KXLA and KFOX will m.c. the event. Reagan originated the first Huckleberry Finn Day in Kansas City. It has since been conducted in cities throughout the nation. Highlighting the day's activity will be the presentation of the Huck Finn Trophy to the boy most depicting that all-American character and a boudoir lamp to the girl portraying Betty Thatcher. The competition is open to all children from diaper age to 12 years. They'll compete in four age groups with a special Diaper Derby at 11:30 for the Huckleberry's under 3 years of age. Prizes, donated by Anaheim merchants, will be awarded for the biggest fish, the smallest fish and the most fish. Top angling prize will go to the fisherman catching the gold fish. Following competition, the contestants will be allowed to fish out the pool. According to Ike prexy, John O'Kane, television rights are being arranged. Refreshments will be sold at cost. Judges include: Mayor Charles Pearson; Ken Hellyer, president of the Chamber of Commerce; E.W. Moeller, secretary-manager of Willis Warner has been retained temporarily as general manager of the Orange county sanitation districts. This action was taken last evening, Wednesday, June 8, at the regular meeting of the sanitation districts in the Court House at Santa Ana. Mr. Warner has been asked to serve until the steering committee is able to submit a recommendation for a successor. The steering committee is composed of the chairmen of the various sanitation districts. A proposed amendment to the County Sanitation Act requiring supervisors to represent unincorporated areas prompted the resignation of Mr. Warner. This amendment was submitted by Senator Clyde Watson at the request of the interested parties of the Orange county sanitation districts. Graduation Rites For Elementary Rural Schools Graduation exercises for Fremont Junior high school students and pupils in rural and parochial schools are being conducted this and next week in the Anaheim area. Sixth grade youngsters in the Anaheim elementary school district, who will enter Fremont next September 12, were honored in special programs, according to M.A. Gauer, superintendent. MAGNOLIA RURAL From the eighth grade class at Magnolia School No. 1, eleven pupils will receive diplomas this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock in the school auditorium. Diplomas will be awarded by Trustees Earl Ryan and Clyde Morris. The class will be introduced by Principal Mattie Lou Maxwell. The Rev. Howard S. Congdon, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will give the invocation and graduation speech. He will be introduced by Clinton Wells. KATELLA SCHOOL Fifteen eighth graders were graduated from Katella rural elementary school last night (Wednesday) in the school auditorium. Diplomas were awarded by Edmund Bonnet, school trustee, following class presentation by WalWorkmen were today engaged in moving the barn and distillery to the rear of the property onto a new concrete foundation. The pioneer house is to be moved to the adjoining lot to make room for the Stoffel house. Mr. Dwyer plans on making all of the buildings available for exhibits. The second story of the Stoffel residence will be used for caretakers quarters. Great Civic Leader The late Mrs. Dwyer will be long remembered in Anaheim for her untiring efforts to improve the grounds of the city's cemetery and provide for its perpetual care. She presented the Pioneer Monument in the Anaheim cemetery in 1929 and devoted long hours to the translation of the minutes of the Anaheim Union Water company from German into English. It was through her efforts that the pioneer house was moved to its present location and preserved. Community Museum Mr. Dwyer hopes that with the completion of the new memorial, the properties will be accepted as a community museum and be open to the public during the week. The pioneer house was built by George Hansen in the late 1850's, the engineer who selected the land purchased by the Vineyard Society. It was the first frame house built here and was used by Hansen as an office. Its original location was at Los Angeles and Chartres streets and for many years was the home of Fritz Ruhman, one of the early businessmen of Anaheim. The late Mrs. Dwyer was the daughter of R. Horstman, one of the original lot owners of the Vineyard Society. D. William Davis Death Shock to Local Citizens D. William Davis, well known and beloved citizen of Anaheim for the past 13 years, passed away very suddenly early Monday morning. He had been ill only a few days with influenza but it is thought a heart condition caused his sudden passing. Death came to him at his home at 609 South Clementine street, this city. Born in Imperial, Pa., on Dec. 24, 1909, he departed this life on June 6, 1949, at the age of 39 years, 6 months and 18 days. He McColloch President Assoc. Farm Clem McColloch, manager of the Place Co., will serve as presidee Associated Farmers of County for the fiscal year ending July 1, it was leatoday. McColloch succeeded F. Croddy of Santa Ana. Named by the associates to assist McColloch presidents were Ken Olu Buena Park, and Frank of Orange Geo. A. G. Anaheim, was re-electedry-treasurer, succeeding for the thirteenth year. Of Fullerton, was named secretary, beginning his in that office. "For sixteen years, tha tated Farmers of Orang have waged open war a Install New Chamber Of Commerce Directors At Noon Meeting Today Seven new members of the Board of Directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce were installed this noon (Thursday) at the Elks Club at the annual membership meeting of the organization. Elected to serve a three year term, the new men are: Clyde Cromer, Anaheim Truck and Transfer; John Ganahl, Ganahl Lumber company; L. H. Hoskins, Anaheim postmaster; Victor G. Loly, jeweler; Adolph Schoepe, KwikKset Locks; A. J. Schutte, rancher; A. H. Shipkey, Shipkey and Pearson. Kenneth Hellyer, president of the Chamber of Commerce declared that the past year was the greatest in the history of the Chamber of Commerce. He expressed confidence that the coming year would prove even greater. Principal speakers were S. V. Cortelyou, assistant state highway engineer and P. O. Harding of the California State Highway department, who outlined the effect of the Santa Ana freeway on the city at the meeting. Grand opening of the newly-remodeled chamber offices has been set for the 27th of June, it was announced. Present members of the board, in addition to the newly elected directors are: Warren Ashleigh, Ken F. Hellyer, Oscar C. Solter, Robert Mungall, Harold Smith, Clyde Nickle, J. R. Scholz (two years to serve) and Frank Belmont, J. B. Collings, Glenn Hipes, Gilbert Kraemer, Howard Loudon, Oscar Renner, Merle Soden (one year to serve). Members of the board whose terms expire are: E. M. Cone, Leavitt Ford, Richard Gay, Gene Mahaffey, W. W. Phelps, Edward J. Power and Robert J. Rossberg. The directors are not eligible for re-election but must remain off the board for one year before they may be nominated to serve again. Famine occurs in some portion of India every year. D. William Davis, well known and beloved citizen of Anaheim for the past 13 years, passed away very suddenly early Monday morning. He had been ill only a few days with influenza but it is thought a heart condition caused his sudden passing. Death came to him at his home at 609 South Clementine street, this city. Born in Imperial, Pa., on Dec. 24, 1909, he departed this life on June 6, 1949, at the age of 39 years, 6 months and 18 days. He came to Anaheim 13 years ago and to California 37 years ago. He was a member of the Toast-masters club, an active member and worker in St. Michael's Episcopal church where he was a Senior Warden, the Sunday school superintendent and a lay reader. He had been business manager of the Anaheim Union high school for the 13 years he had lived in this city. His untiring work was legion among the host of friends and his happy smile won him countless friends which he numbered as a supreme gift to his life. His father, Dr. Walter W. Davis, was a physician in Brea for almost 15 years. He passed away a number of years ago and his mother, Mrs. Florence Davis, passed away about two years ago. "Bill," as he was known to his friends and associates, was a graduate of Fullerton Union high school, Fullerton Junior college and UCLA where he majored in political science. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Catherine M. Davis of the home; an aunt, Mrs. Fred Zeppenfeld of Anaheim; an uncle, James Grewco of Brea, and five cousins, Mrs. John Shoemaker of Burbank, Mrs. Esther Keen of Anaheim, Mrs. Paul Nellson of Orange, Mrs. Duncan McDonald of Santa Barbara and Howard Ford of Norco. Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2:30 (Continued on Page 2) Named by the associate directors to assist McColloch presidents were Ken O'Kane Buena Park, and Frank of Orange. Geo. A. G. Anaheim, was re-elected treasurer, succeeding for the thirteenth year. Of Fullerton, was named secretary, beginning his in that office. "We are pledged to our vigilance in the try which lie ahead." (Continued on Page 2) 223 High School Diplomas At Anaheim high school at commencement ex 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the nounced by high school. Out of the total are former service m to meet requirements in obtain diplomas. Baccalaureate service held Sunday, June 12 at in the high school audition. The list of graduating is as follows: Willa Abplanalp, Artta Mary Lou Acosta, Darlar Mary Aguirre, Bet Camille Allec, Daniel Alores Amling, Ted André Antolin, Lois Ashleigh ine Ausburn. Ronald Bader, Barbara Phyllis Barressa; Lee Barbara Bastian; Shirley Baumbach; Thelma Belkald Bellmap; Connie Benman Bentley; William Mathilda Boeckler; Bar CALIFORNIA LIBRARY Weekly Temperatures 4D. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 48 93 Friday 49 82 Saturday 46 84 Sunday 47 88 Monday 50 83 Tuesday 56 84 Wednesday 55 80 HAPPY YOUNGSTERS rescued in Monday's sea tragedy by Chill Trotster (center) skinner of the HAPPY YOUNGSTERS rescued in Monday's sea tragedy by Chill Troester (center), skipper of the Skip-A-Lou. Don Clark (left), of Anaheim is credited with saving the life of Pattie Averill (right), also of Anaheim. Other children are Dick Ellis and Jenell Griffin. Don Clark, Anaheim Youth, Is Hero Of Sea Tragedy Off Catalina Island Donald Clark, 14 years, 927 West Sycamore street, was credited with saving the lives of Pattie Averill, 1263 East Center street and Nancy Mason of Garden Grove in the Otay sea tragedy off Catalina Island late Monday afternoon. Dr. Victor Mann, Fullerton doctor and Geraldine Clark, 12 years, Houston, Texas, were believed drowned. They were among the twelve washed overboard when a giant swell hit the Otay, breaking loose a 1000 pound bait tank. "Prayed and Prayed" Young Clark dragged the Averill and Mason girls to a life preserver which the three children clung to until rescued by the sport fishing boat, Skip-A-Lou. In describing their ordeal in the choppy seas, Nancy Mason said, "We were in a circle and we prayed and prayed." Nancy was a stretcher case when the Skip-A-Lou finally docked at Newport. The Skip-A-Lou skippered by Chili Troester was attracted to the Otay by the blinking of a flashlight, the only light aboard the ill-fated craft. The rescue craft radioed the Coast Guard of the accident and was able to pick up ten survivors before darkness forced it to halt the search. Near Capsizing Ray Nelson, skipper of the Otay, said the giant wave hit without warning, killing the engines and sending the huge tank over the side. The 43-foot boat was near capsizing before he was able to cut the lines of the tank. The picnic was an informal get-together of eighth grade pupils of the Valencia Junior Academy in Fullerton. They had left Newport at 9:30 a.m. and sailed for home from Avalon at 5:30. Rescue Lists Brought in on the rescue craft Skip-A-Lou were: Patricia Averill, 15, Anaheim; Richard Bobst, Salvage Drive Ends Saturday Generous response to the Salvation Army Salvage Week campaign which started here Saturday, was reported by C. H. Renner, general chairman. The drive continues until the end of this week. Local residents who have contributed urgently needed clothing, shoes, furniture, bedding, dishes, household appliances and bric-a-brac have kept the telephone lines at 4631 humming since the drive started. A fleet of Red Shield trucks have been making daily pickups in the Anaheim area. Major Orlo Ellison, district social service manager expressed his regrets that due to a disappearing waste paper market the "Army" has been compelled to discontinue picking up newspapers and magazines; because they have no way of disposing of this salvage item. Telephone Co. Expansion Here Well Underway Remodeling of the new business offices for the Anaheim branch of the Pacific Telephone and Tele- Named by the association's directors to assist McColloch as vice-presidents were Ken Oliphant, of Buena Park, and Frank Mead, Jr., of Orange. Geo. A. Graham of Anaheim, was re-elected secretary-treasurer, succeeding himself for the thirteenth year. Paul Huff, of Fullerton, was named assistant secretary, beginning his third year in that office. "For sixteen years, the Associated Farmers of Orange County have waged open war against coercive and abusive labor practices, and the infiltration of the county by un-American elements," McColloch declared in accepting office. "We are pledged to redouble our vigilance in the trying times which lie ahead." (Continued on Page 6) Rescue Lists Brought in on the rescue craft Skip-A-Lou were: Patricia Averill, 15, Anaheim; Richard Bobst, Costa Mesa; Don Clark, 14, Anaheim; Eugene DeVoe, Santa Ana; Dick Ellis, Garden Grove; Esther Jester, Santa Ana; Jenelle Griffin, Fullerton; Nancy Mason, 13, Garden Grove; Dave Perkins, crewman on the Otay and Ross (Continued on Page 2) 223 High School Seniors To Receive Diplomas At Greek Theatre June 15 Anaheim high school will award diplomas to 233 seniors at commencement exercises scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the city park's Greek Theater, it was announced by high school principal, Mr. Paul H. Demaree. Out of the total graduating in the class of '49, eleven are former service men who have returned to high school to meet requirements in order to obtain diplomas. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The list of graduating seniors is as follows: Willa Abplanalp, Arthur Acosta, Mary Lou Acosta, Daniel Aguilar, Mary Aguirre, Betty Albin, Camille Allec, Daniel Alva, Dolores Amling, Ted Andrews, Nina Antolin, Lois Ashleigh, Geraldine Ausburn. Ronald Bader, Barbara Barfoot, Phyllis Barress, Lee Barton, Barbara Bastian, Shirley Foster Baumbach, Thelma Belcher, Donald Belknap, Connie Benson, Norman Bentley, William Bernstein, Mathilda Boeckler, Barbara Boehan, William Bonney, Patricia Booth, Wesley Bose, Trina Bronner, Donald Brummet, Hugo Buchelt, JoAn Burns, Zena Bloomfield. Joan Cahill, Joan Campbell, Arthur Cano, Dolores Cardin, Lita Carner, Dick Carson, Carolyn Carter, Dwaine Carter, Armida Castillo, Barbara Chatum, Ted Cleveland, Carolyn Cone, Celia Contreras, Ruth Corley, Jack Coss, Richard Cramer, Eugene Culpepper, Donald Curttright, Jackie Cushing. Marlyn Daigle, Glenn Darshay, Lynn Darshay, Richard Davenport, William Davis, Donald Dier, Winnie Dodson, Calvin Doney, Norman Duncan, Jimmie Duval, Johnnie Edmonds, Neil Elvers, Patty (Continued on Page 6) Telephone Co. Expansion Here Well Underway Remodeling of the new business offices for the Anaheim branch of the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company at 265 East Center street is well underway and current plans call for its opening July 5, according to Robert J. Rossberg, local manager. The main plant of the local toll center will remain at the current address, 217 North Lemon street, Rossberg said. This office move was necessitated by crowded conditions. Space left by the removal of the business offices to the East Center street location will house additional testing equipment. The move, according to present plans, will be made July 3 and 4, with doors to open for business at 8:30 a.m., on July 5. Remaining at the main plant will be the switching equipment, headquarters plant, installation department and tool operating quarters. All incoming and outgoing calls of a long mileage distance in the northern Orange county area are handled at the local plant. Other toll centers are located in Santa Ana and Los Angeles. Bills may be paid and other business transactions as per usual in the new office on the opening date, Rossberg added. Aggie's Sporting Goods store owned by Bootin' Ben Agajanian now of Long Beach, formerly located in the building now under modernization work. The term "fillibuster" originally means a buccaneer or freebooter, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.