anaheim-gazette 1949-06-16

Colony Quips The term pioneer has been used in so loose a fashion the past few years to describe people most of us thought were mere johnny-come-latelys that its real connotation has more or less been lost or changed. Many here in Anaheim have used the term only in referring to members of the original families who founded this city. Those have all passed on now but we still believe the term pioneer should be used advisedly. This week we mourn the passing of one who richly deserves the appreciation of pioneer. Even though his family was not one of the original fifty his wife's was. His family moved here in the '60s and Anaheim has since been his home—almost to the last. Arthur L. Lewis, Anaheim pioneer, passed on to his reward last Monday. As a boy he worked in his father's livery stable, later taking that business over and later still became the city electrical engineer which position he held for many years. He was always interested in the new things upon the horizon and of his excursion into the fields of pyrotechnics you will read an account in the 75 year column of the Gazette in the next few weeks. The firecrackers he was making blew up too fast. Later he became interested in electricity and never tired of talking about this amazing source of power that we take so for granted today. When he started studying electricity it was not a great deal farther developed than atomic science. Rev. D. Corlett To Honor New Church of the Nazarene Pastor A banquet and reception in honor of the new pastor and his wife He was always interested in the new things upon the horizon and of his excursion into the fields of pyrotechnics you will read an account in the 75 year column of the Gazette in the next few weeks. The firecrackers he was making blew up too fast. Later he became interested in electricity and never tired of talking about this amazing source of power that we take so for granted today. When he started studying electricity it was not a great deal farther developed than atomic science is today. Arthur Lewis was one of Anaheim's fine gentlemen and we mourn his passing with his host of friends. Another of our grand men, whose passing we chronicle this week, was S. C. Hartranft. He was one of the men who helped greatly, to enrich with his culture and his efforts this community. His clear thinking and his absolute integrity were a challenge and an inspiration to all who came in contact with him. His son and your quipper played together on the team which brought the first southern California championship fotball cup to Fullerton high school. He spent a great deal of time with that group, not as a coach but as the one who kept the boys thinking right. Some of those inspirational talks carried the wisdom of the ages and made a lasting impression. He entered the political arena in the '20s and was elected to the California Legislature. He went to Sacramento full of ideas for the betterment of this county and the state but soon found out that was not the way things were run. His clear reasoning and bringing up of facts in debate could not combat the 'clockroom' style of politics played in that day. Since that time he has coached almost every representative we have sent up north. This one entry was enough for him and he did not care to return. He was a great man and will be missed. There is little question in the average man's mind of the essential soundness of these United States. There can be but little question as to the long time soundness and stability of Orange county. Now when a person reads that the stock market lost a billion in value in one day there is no great cause for having a heart attack or shedding too many tears because it simply means that the judgment of a lot of people on the worth of an equity caused the price to drop. If you buy stock for an increase in price and then To Honor New Church of the Nazarene Pastor A banquet and reception in honor of the new pastor and his wife of the Church of the Nazarene, Rev. and Mrs. D. Shelby Corlett, will be held this Saturday evening at the Parker House cafe. The new pastor assumed his duties last Sunday, June 12. He replaces Rev. Crawford who has been assigned a church in Compton. Church Editor Rev. Corlett is resuming active clergy work after a year's illness. He served as editor of the church's denominational paper, "Herald of Holiness" for twenty-three years. His duties as editor took him all over the North American continent where he preached and attended conventions and meetings of the church. Author Rev. Cortlett is the author of some 16 books and booklets. He is a veteran of the first World War, serving with the 91st division. He is a graduate of Pasadena College and holds an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Bethany-Peniel College, Bethany, Oklahoma—conferred in 1934. The Corlett's have two children, both married. A son, David, is residing in San Diego and their daughter, Marion lives in Oklahoma City. Arthur Lewis Funeral Today Funeral services are being held this afternoon for Arthur Lewis, 86, of Whittier, who died Monday at his home. Mr. Lewis was one of the early leaders of Anaheim, serving as a member of the board of trustees (now the city council) from April 1894 until March 1898 and as superintendent of the city's light and power department from May 1899 until June 1914. He was born in Sacramento on October 13, 1862, and came to Anaheim with his parents at the age of eight. He lived here until 1914 when he moved to Santa Fe. Ralph Osborne, new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, accepted the gavel of his office from outgoing president Billy Williams last evening, Wednesday, at a dinner-meeting of civic organization held at t Mother Colony House restaurant. Other officers installed at the annual meeting were: Dr. Frederick Rusch, vice-president; Ralma Maas, secretary; Dean Polhemus treasurer. The appointment of Mer Thill as state director for coming year was announced. Outgoing officers in addition to Williams are: Kenny Brook vice-president; Bill Pearson, secretary-treasurer; Noel Mendoza state director. Strong criticism was given Anaheim's elementary school bus system by Parent-Teacher Association representatives at the regular meeting of the school board Tuesday night, while board members admitted "something would have to be done, and promptly." Many complaints were received by the board, particularly from Lincoln school area, where kindergarten students are required to walk many long blocks home because no provisions are made for returning them after they are excused at noon. Discrepancies in school and schedules were also cited. Mother stated her daughter required to get the bus at 7:15 p.m., although school did not convene until 8:30 a.m. Another statement several women in local neighborhood refused to send their youngsters to Lincoln school, serving them instead to the Placement School, simply because of the lack of transportation. Traffic hazards also were cited in line with these reports. Children walking to Lincoln school are forced to go along East Center street near the city limo where vehicle speeds often exceed the state limits, mother (Continued on Page 2) Move Stoffel House Friday Moving of the Stoffel residence from West Center street to Grant $18,000 For Doheny Beach Park Construction Sacramento, (WNS)—The state public works board today approved expenditure of $18,000 as the additional cost of a concession building at Doheny Beach State Park. The structure already had been approved by the board, to cost $40,000, and the additional $18,000 will be funds saved, the board was told as the result of cutting down on expenditures for a sewage disposal plant at Huntington Beach State Park. Mr. Lewis was one of the early leaders of Anaheim, serving as a member of the board of trustees (now the city council) from April 1894 until March 1898 and as superintendent of the city's light and power department from May 1899 until June 1914. He was born in Sacramento on October 13, 1862, and came to Anaheim with his parents at the age of eight. He lived here until 1914 when he moved to Santa Fe Springs, returning in 1923. In 1941 he moved to Whittier. His parents, Lafayette and Ellen Lewis, came to California in a covered wagon over the old Mormon trail. The deceased was a member of the original Mother Colony House Chapter of the Native Sons of the Golden West and the Anaheim Elks. He served as a captain and company commander in Anaheim's unit of the California National Guard. Mr. Lewis is survived by two sons—Lafayette A. Lewis and Leand B. Lewis, both of Whittier; one brother—Fred B. Lewis of Hollywood; two sisters—Mrs. Cora M. Enteler of Los Angeles and Mrs. Estelle L. Fitch of San Marino; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The Rev. Robert Burns McAulay of Orange is officiating at the services this afternoon. Burial will be in Anaheim cemetery. WILLIAMS, MABEE FISH IN LA PAZ Bob Williams, local sporting goods store owner, Roy Mabee, well known Izaak Walton member, and a group of Anaheim anglers left early Tuesday afternoon on a fishing expedition to La Paz waters, Baja California. The piscators left with gear designed to nab sword fish and grouper. They plan to return here in time for work Monday. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 NTS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1949 WD Requests City to Discontinue Water Service Outside City Limits The Metropolitan Water District has requested the city anaheim to discontinue immediately the furnishing of water to any persons or area outside of the city limits. Correspondence from W. P. Whitsett, chairman of the board of directors, advised the city council that the district furnished water to areas outside its boundaries during the war in the interest of national defense but since the cessation of hostilities the need for this privilege no longer existed. "Equity and Justice" "The maintenance of a policy of limiting water service to consumers within the boundaries of the constituent areas of the district is urged as a measure of equity and justice to the taxpayers and water users in your community who have assumed definite financial obligations in order to obtain an assured water supply, and further, as a measure of equity and justice to the citizens of other communities who may be ready and willing to assume their fair share of such obligations in return for a guaranteed supply of water," said Mr. Whitsett. Graduating Class Totals 224: Colonists of 1949 Receive Dip Junior Chamber Commerce Stalls Officers John Osborne, new president of Junior Chamber of Comms, accepted the gavel of off from outgoing president Bob Jones last evening, Wednesday at a dinner-meeting of the organization held at the Colony House restaurant. Officers installed at the meeting were: Dr. Fred Rusch, vice-president; Ralph secretary; Dean Polhemus, treer. The appointment of Elphill as state director for the Nix Lobby Bid O large Lack Of School Busses, The Hazards Long criticism was given Anaheim elementary school bus system Parent-Teacher Association representatives at the regular meeting of the school board Tuesday night, while board members used "something would have done, and promptly." Many complaints were received on the board, particularly from Lincoln school area, where garten students are requiring walk many long blocks home due to no provisions are made turning them after they are fed at noon. Preparancies in school and bus schedules were also cited. One stated her daughter was needed to get the bus at 7:15 a.m., though school did not continue until 8:30 a.m. Another statement several women in her neighborhood refused to send their sisters to Lincoln school, send them instead to the Placentia city, simply because of the lack of transportation. Five hazards also were cited with these reports. Chilwalking to Lincoln school forced to go along East Cenet near the city limits due to vehicle speeds often exceed the state limits, mothers (Continued on Page 2) Propose Summer Stock Company In Anaheim Well known stars from Hollywood may appear before Anaheim audiences this summer if a proposal presented Tuesday night to the Anaheim elementary school board by William Birson, former Ramona Pageant producer, is urged as a measure of equity and justice to the taxpayers and water users in your community who have assumed definite financial obligations in order to obtain an assured water supply, and further, as a measure of equity and justice to the citizens of other communities who may be ready and willing to assume their fair share of such obligations in return for a guaranteed supply of water," said Mr. Whitsett. Nix Lobby Bid In other action at Tuesday evening's meeting, the city council took no action on an offer of the Shoreline Planning Association of Southern California to join their organization. This group is seeking the passing of the law providing for the expenditure of $3 million dollars for beach and park improvement. Assemblyman Earl Stanley is one of nine assemblymen authorizing the bill in the assembly. Cost of membership to Anaheim would be $250 and to the Chamber of Commerce $25. The Orange county board of supervisors have joined the lobby at an annual membership fee of $600 as has the city of Newport Beach and its Chamber of Commerce. $46,304 Street Improvement Approval was given to city engineer Hapgood's $46,304.00 street improvement plan. Major city streets slated for grading and surfacing include: South street from Palm to Los Angeles; Sycamore from Citron to Palm; Julianna from Olive to Pauline; West from alley north of Center to Sycamore; Sabina from la Palma to Julianna; Pauline trcm La Palma to Juliannua and from Cypress to Sycamore and Attilison from Santa Ana street to 200 feet south of Santa Ana street. Also included in the engineers' program was the grading and paving of East Santa Ana street (Continued on Page 2) Occidental College Prexy Deliver Address at High School Graduation Dr. Arthur G. Coons, president of Occidental College delivered the commencement address at the forty-ninth annual graduation of the Anaheim Union high school in Greek Theatre, City Park, Wednesday evening, June 15. A graduating class of 224 received their diplomas from Everett Cone of the Board of Trustees. Student speakers, delivering addresses on the theme: "The American Way of Life," were: Celia Hamilton, salutatorian, "The Home," Ralph Jung, class speaker, "The School" and Barbara Barfoot, valedictorian, "The Church." Band Plays The evening's program began with the Anaheim Union high school band under the direction of William Cook playing "Bravura," "Waltz Medley," "Marcho Poco," "The High Vision" and "Pageantry"—processional march. Presentation of the colors by the color guard of the Cadet Corps of the high school followed the processional. The pledge of allegiance and the singing of the national anthem was offered by the graduating class. Bill Bonney delivered the invocation. "One World" was sung by the class, accompanied by Marilyn Daigle. The student addresses were then presented followed by the class singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." Class Gift Ray Smale, class president, presented the class gift—a trophy. S. C. Hartranft Dies; County's Leading Citizen Samuel Cloyd Hartranft, 893 539 Valley View Drive, Fullerton one of the truly great leaders Orange county, died Sunday afternoon in Anaheim Community hospital. He was a retired citrus grower but his activity was not confined to agricultural, for he was active in the business, church, civic, educational and social life of Anaheim area, and in particular—Anahale. The deceased served as a member of the state legislature 1924-25. Wife Survives He is survived by his wife, Bel Ann, Fullerton; a son, Glenn of San Jose; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wildman; Fullerton; grandchildren and one great grief. Stock Company. In Anaheim Well known stars from Hollywood may appear before Anaheim audiences this summer if a proposal presented Tuesday night to the Anaheim elementary school board by William Birson, former Ramona Pageant producer, is given the green light by the board. Proposed by Birson is a summer stock theatre group, similar to that in La Jolla, to stage five weeks of dramatic performances in the Fremont Junior high school auditorium, Anaheim. If approved he plans to open the season July 25, running through August 28. Many screen celebrities would appear in starring roles, in addition to the permanent professional cast, the producer assured the board. Five well-proven comedies are included in the tentative schedule discussed by Birson. The plays chosen for presentation would be carefully selected to appeal to family groups, he said. Birson said the dramatic accent would be toward educational and cultural concepts. Ernest W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce introduced the producer to the board. The proposal has the endorsement of the Chamber and also that of the Junior Ebell club of this city, Moeller told the board. The Junior Ebells are planning to sponsor the stock company, he added. The board members expressed themselves as being favorably inclined to the proposal but told Birson that no decision could be reached until his arrangements in regard to the rental of the school auditorium had been reviewed by County Counsel Joel Ogle. The pledge of allegiance and the singing of the national anthem was offered by the graduating class. Bill Bonney delivered the invocation. "One World" was sung by the class, accompanied by Marilynn Daigle. The student addresses were then presented followed by the class singing "Onward Christian Soldiers." Class Gift Ray Smale, class president, presented the class gift—a trophy case of plate glass and aluminum. Dub Helsing, student body president for 1949-50 accepted the gift for the student body. Following the awarding of diplomas, the class sang, "Blue and Gold." The recessional, "Music Maker" by the band concluded the evening's program. Ten highest in scholarship of the class were: Willa Abplanalp, Barbara Barfoot, Carol Cone, Marilynn Daigle, Celia Hamilton, Richard Hoffman, Delores Sehr, Donna Thomas, Nancy Wingert and Rosemary Wood. Final Meeting of C. of C. Directors Set for June 23 The final meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors of the fiscal year, 1948-49, will take place Thursday evening, June 23 at the Mother Colony House restaurant it was announced today by E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the chamber. New officers will be elected and the budget for the coming year will be submitted for approval. The recently elected directors will receive their instructions, committee assignments and a tentative program for the year ahead. He was a retired citrus grower but his activity was not confined to agricultural; for he was active in the business, church, civic, educational and social life of area, and in particular—Anahem. The deceased served as a member of the state legislature 1924-25. Wife Survives He is survived by his wife, Bel Ann, Fullerton; a son, Glenn of San Jose; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wildman, Fullerton; a grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Hartranft came here 1910 and established residence on a ranch near Anaheim and Fullerton. He was director of the Anaheim branch of the Bank of America since its founding, and of the Aheim Citrus Fruit Association twenty years. As an educator, Mr. Hartranft taught history at the Anaheim High school and was a trustee of the Fullerton Union high school and Fullerton Junior College. He was vitally interested youth and served on the Orange County Juvenile Board for two years. Mr. Hartranft was a chair member of the Anaheim Rotary club and a member of the Fullerton Masonic lodge. He served as greeterate, Knights Templar of C.ifornia and for many years prelate of Fullerton Community No. 55. He was an elder of the Presbyterian church for fifty years and instructed a Bible class here thirty-five years. Services for this leading citizen of our community were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the McAulay and Suters mortuary, Fullerton Dr. Robert Burns McAulay, pastor of the Orange First Presbyterian church officiated and assisted by Rev. Graham C. Hurd of the Fullerton Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Los Vista Memorial park. Weekly Temperatures D. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 53 83 Friday 52 82 Saturday 61 80 Sunday 59 80 Monday 60 80 Tuesday 61 83 Wednesday 54 82 Fourteen Pages No. 34 Portals 224: 9 Receive Diplomas at Greek Theatre Wednesday are the 224 seniors of the Anaheim Union high school who received their "sheepskins" Wednesday in the City Park. Included in the graduating class were eleven former service men who returned to leading left to right— Donald Dier, John Hurtado, Don Harbin, Arthur Cano, Ignacio Gonzales, Lee Barton, Joan Cahill, Paula Doretti, Cella Contreras, Gerre Herrera, John Edmonds, Ted Andrews, Jack Johannes, Ralph Lopez, Ronald Young, Gardner, Carolyn Carter, Patty Evans, Dolly Merrill, Marlene Krastel, Rosemary Wood, JaAnn Pope, Leona Jerry Huff, Thelma Becher, Winnie Dodeon, Betty Manning, Louise Kerr, Gayle McCoy, Willa Abplanip, Fern are the 224 seniors of the Anaheim Union high school who received their "sheepskins" Wednesday in City Park. Included in the graduating class were eleven former service men who returned to leading left to right— Donald Dier, John Hurtado, Don Harbin, Arthur Cano, Ignacio Gonzales, Lee Barton, Joan Cahill, Paula Dorettl, Kate, Cella Contreras, Gerre Herrera, John Edmonds, Ted Andrews, Jack Johannes, Ralph Lopex, Ronald Young, Gardner, Carolyn Carter, Patty Evans, Dolly Merrill, Marlene Krastel, Rosemary Wood, JaAnn Pope, Leona Berry Huff, Thela Belcher, Winnie Dodson, Betty Manning, Louise Kerr, Gayle McCoy, Willa Abplanip, Fern Morline Cone, Jean Fearns, Ramona Reveles, Betty Lantz, Suale Torres, JoAnn Lakeman. Castlan, Barbara Chatum, Jolene Jennings, Betty Van Verat, Geraldine Ausburn, Mary Aguilre, Armida Castillo, Kathryn Poore, Nelda Wright, June Johnson, Helen Hokanson, Lorraine Pannler, Marleta Selfridge, Shirley Jackle Hatfield, Carol Steele, Zena Bloomfield. Rarhay, Don Brummet, Bin Young, Ernestine Smith, Donna Thomas, Beverly Roberte, Darlene Mitchell, Kay Barbana Barfoot, Patricia Booth, Jayne Roberts, Lois Ashleigh, Betty Alblin, Delores Cardin, Lucille Milnar, Anna Pebley, Joyce Strimple, Leana Shear, Betty Tannahill, Barbara Wardlow, Jackie Cushing. Ruth Corley, Daisy Young, Lee Goodrich, Barbara Fergus, Gella Hamilton, Coy Waata, Joan Foster, Gloria Acosta, Dolores Amiling, Gerry Gibson, Brbara Bohan, Shannon Wilson, Evelyn Hamby, Imogene Leslie, Phyllis Beoeckeler, Marilyn Dalgleie, Alice Friese, Vera Hell, Marlene Wright, Nancy Wingert, Joan Robinson. Samls, David Lee, Lynn Daraway, Dick Golden, George Hedgecock, Norman Bentley, Pat Patin, Warren Lichvis Alfred Flischbeck, Kenneth ReesNorman Harvey,Ronald Shattuck,Bill Bonney,Harry Tabatt,Anhony Heinrich Jim Whieldon Ray Smale Richard Trice Robert Watters Don Hall Hugo Buchelt William Berner Jim Duval Albert Reeh Richard Hoffman Dean Gautachy Yale Swleher Joe Reyes Romeld Bader Steve Gerald Hart Bob Wurgat Daniel Agullar Bob Whipple Teske David Hansen Camille Allec Dick Carson Eugene Cranston Lloyd Trapp Bob Hilton Robert Mark Wesley Bose Richard Murray Jack Coos Don Curtright Demmy Lopez Paul Wiebalk Cornell Gray Bill Held Reynoza Nell Elvers Charles Thornton Doug Sexton Ralph Jung Bill Larson Henry Siefken. "Fishee fishee on the hook why oh why won’t you bite on my hook” was the question asked by the 1000 youngsters who lined La Palma Park casting pool last Saturday morning at Anaheim’s first annual Huckleberry Finn Day. Local Ikés sponsored the event. ‘Huck’ Finn Day Attracts 1000 Kids 'Huck' Finn Day Attracts 1000 Kids; Ikes Commended for Job Well Done Anaheim's Huckleberry Finn Day last Saturday brought joy to a thousand youngsters and weariness to their parents. The kids were happy with the prospect of catching a fish (for many their first) while their pops and moms (mostly the latter) were weary from kibitzing and attempting to keep Junior's line untangled. It represented a tremendous amount of work on the part of the Anaheim Izaak Walton chapter, sponsors of the event, but the joy on the faces of the kids was all the Ikes needed in the way of "thanks." Fish were furnished by the fish and game commission who at the last minute responded with an additional truckload when it was discovered the fish planted were dying from the heat and lack of oxygen. Tom Reagan, Pasadena radio announcer and founder of the original Huckleberry Finn day in Kansas City was on hand to m.c. the event. He broadcasted for a half hour from the La Palma Park casting pool following the conclusion of the angling competition. Ronnie Crosby, 7, of 702 North Olive street was selected by the judges as the boy who best portrayed the immortal Mark Twain character. He was presented with the Huckleberry Finn trophy by Thompson New Member of Civic Planning Group The appointment of Joe Thompson to the Civic Planning Commission was made Tuesday evening by the City Council. Mr. Thompson will complete the term of Richard R. Roehm who recently resigned. His term will expire February 1951. The new commissioner was president of the Rotary Club last year and will begin his new duties Monday, June 20 when the commission meets for its monthly meeting. IT'S A BOY! Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Basse, 14972 Wagner avenue, Anaheim, who welcomed a baby son weighing nine pounds, four and one-half ounces, last Thursday at Santa Ana Community hospital.