anaheim-gazette 1949-06-30

Colony Quips One of our national publications which supposedly sees all and knows all comes out with the statement that the current re or depression is at the stage where the bottom can be seen. One of our friends said upon hearing this that he wondered how that same bottom would seem from below looking up at it. We would like to know, too, but there are signs that some things are on the turn. The orange market is turning up and, we hope, will continue. We are still convinced that some types of business have gone through the wringer, some are in the middle of it now and others have it coming. Things are set up so that there are cushions at every turn and the old dollar is the thing that will vary most in value. The big, powerful groups, whether big industry or big labor, will not give an inch and seem to control as much as they ever did. Neither one side or the other have, however, made much progress up to now in the 81st congress. The rights of the middle classes, although many individuals in this group belong to one side or the other in a small way, have been respected and observed. It seems to us, and, frankly, we admit that we know next to nothing about economics, which is quite an admission from anyone in the newspaper business, that the tax picture looms large in the picture, especially the higher you go. We mean that when you read about Huntington Beach Is Preparing For The Biggest 4th of July in History The 46th Annual Orange county 4th of July Celebration is shaping up nicely according to Dr. Douglas Hough, general chairman of the celebration at Huntington Beach. The town is all decorated up and the merri-go-round and Ferris wheels are moving in today which begins to look like the biggest 4th of July Celebration in history. The Queen will be crowned at the Huntington Beach Stadium Friday night during the racing intermission by Hoot Gibson, famous cowboy movie star. The Queen's ball will take place at the Pavalon Ballroom. Anaheim Armory Still On List Sacramento, (WNS)—The deletion of funds for the construction of armories in 29 cities including Anaheim and Santa Ana, by the 1949-50 budget conference committee is not to be taken as an indication of the legislature's disapproval of the proposed military installations. This was the substance of a resolution introduced by Senator Luther Gibson of Vallejo and adopted unanimously by the senate on Wednesday, June 22. The senate, by adopting the resolution, declared its policy to be that of approving the construction of the proposed armories when funds deleted from the budget are again available. The conference committee struck 29 cities from the proposed armory construction program presented by the adjutant general of the California national guard. Western Dance Saturday at 2:30 p.m. the Huntington Beach merchants will give away $500.00 in prizes to the lucky winner and at 3:00 p.m. the Wind sor Club will sponsor the Kiddie Pet Parade, a tug of war, races pie eating and pop corn eating contests, penny scramble and many other stunts. Saturday night entertainment will be all western dance at the Pavalon Ballroom. Sunday at 1:00 p.m. the Air Show will open at the Huntington Beach Airport sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol. The event will include acrobatics, pants race dead stick landing, aerial clowning ribbon cutting, parachute jumpers and many other air thrillers. Then at 3:00 p.m. the Bathin Beauty Revue will take place with twenty-five girls vying for the prizes to become Miss Orange County—Queen of the Beaches. Big Parade Monday, the 4th, will be the b A friend of ours has a brand new barbecue in his back yard and is very fond of the beautiful new addition. So fond, in fact, that during the course of its construction he insisted on taking people home to show them how beautiful and practical it was. Shortly after the whole thing was complete he took a group of men home for breakfast after a stiff game of golf. Here is what we heard happened: the fire got so hot it burned up the bacon, eggs and pancakes. Then it got so cool it would not cook them. Then the man's wife came out, took what was left into the house, added more food, cooked it on her stove and served it to the hungry golfers. We read in a book one time that experience was a great teacher. But what a humiliating experience for a mighty hunter. Too bad it didn't rain that day. Six Anaheim Men Named to State C. of C. Com'ittees Six Anaheim men were among the forty residents of Orange county named to serve again this year on key committees of the California State Chamber of Commerce; according to announcement made today by Edward R. Valentine, regional vice-president of the organization. They are Edward P. Backs, Frank Belmont, George A. Graham, Edward J. Power and W. R. Schmid who will all serve on the Southern Agricultural Committee and Leo J. Sheridan who was named to the Southern Natural Resources Committee. Shenandoah National park, in Virginia covers 193,472.95 acres. The senate, by adopting the resolution, declared its policy to be that of approving the construction of the proposed armories when funds deleted from the budget are again available. The conference committee struck 29 cities from the proposed armory construction program presented by the adjutant general of the California national guard. Lemon Marketing Agreement Is Further Amended The United States Department of Agriculture announced today the further amendment of the California-Arizona lemon marketing agreement and order program, to provide separate regulations for lemons grown in southern California and those grown in central and northern California. This amendment is based on the record of a public hearing held at Lindsay, California, on December 20, 1948. The amendment becomes effective August 24, 1949. Execution of the amended marketing agreement and issuance of the amended order follow the signing of the agreement by handlers marketing approximately 98 per cent of the volume of California-Arizona lemons, and approval of the program by growers who produced more than 95 percent of such lemons. MRS. HENRY KUCHEL ON ROAD TO RECOVERY Mrs. Henry Kuchel of 315 South Claudina street, is recovering satisfactorily in St. Joseph hospital from an appendectomy she underwent last Friday. She expects to be home within the next few days. Show will open at the Huntington Beach Airport sponsored by the Civil Air Patrol. The event will include acrobatics, pants race dead stick landing, aerial clowning ribbon cutting, parachute jumpers and many other air thrillers. Then at 3:00 p.m. the Bathing Beauty Revue will take place with twenty-five girls vying for prizes to become Miss Orange County—Queen of the Beaches. Big Parade Monday, the 4th, will be the big day with the parade starting at 11:00 a.m. from 12th and Main. The two-hour parade will be the most colorful in Orange county history. Included in the parade are troops from Fort McArthur San Pedro; Seal Beach Ammunition and Net Depot; El Toro Marine Base; U.S. Navy Terminology Island; and a full battalion of California State Guard. Grand Marshals will be John Wayne of motion picture fame and Leo Carillo, popular star stage and screen who is now making a picture in Mexico. Cities Enter Many cities will be represented with floats, silver mounts, old carriages and many other types of entries including ten band and drum corps. The Long Beach Community Veterans Band of sixty pieces will lead the parade in their colorful red and blue uniforms. The Long Beach Mounted Police Patrol will lead the silver mounts, 25 Palominoes and silver trappings. The parade will take about two hours to pass a given point and all participants are urged to line up for inspection at 10:00 a.m. Following the parade, the open air Beach Bowl will be the center of attraction with Hollywood performers staging a beautiful page depicting Orange County's 60 birthday fiesta. Country Fair The Huntington Beach County (Continued on Page 6) ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM GAZETT EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1949 Youth Activity Will Highlight '49 County Fair Stimulation of youth activities is being pushed by officials of the Orange County Fair as plans are being completed for the 1949 event, set for the fairgrounds on former Santa Ana Army Air Base, Aug. 18-21, inclusive, under sponsorship of California's 32nd District Agricultural association. Junior exhibit department and special programs for youth participation will be highlight events for coming Fair, according to Roy Edwards of Orange, vice-president of fair board and committeeman for junior department, and Robert Cole of Buena Park, honorary county chairman for youth groups. More than $17,000 is being offered in premium awards to junior department exhibitors. In addition many trophies and other awards will be given winners in special events. Featured display event will be the junior department exhibit classes for Future Farmers of City’s Junior Recreation Roy Merk (standing left) gives his junior recreation league boy schedule. The 164 boys are divided into 14 teams, sponsored by championship honors. Lions Annual T. C. McLaughlin Preparing For July in History 4th of July Celebration Dr. Douglas Hough, at Huntington Beach. The merri-go-round and which begins to look like history. Queen will be crowned at Huntington Beach Stadium night during the racing session by Hoot Gibson, fawboy movie star. The ball will take place at the Ballroom. Western Dance Day at 2:30 p.m. the Hunt-Beach merchants will give $100.00 in prizes to the lucky and at 3:00 p.m. the Window will sponsor the Kiddiesade, a tug of war, races, sing and pop corn eating penny scramble and many hunts. Saturday night entertainment will be all western dance Pavalon Ballroom. Day at 1:00 p.m. the Air will open at the Huntington-Air Patrol. The events include acrobatics, pants race, kick landing, aerial clowning, cutting, parachute jumping, many other air thrills. 3:00 p.m. the Bathing Revue will take place with five girls vying for the to become Miss Orange—Queen of the Beaches. Big Parade day, the 4th, will be the big for coming Fair, according to Roy Edwards of Orange, vice-president of fair board and committeeman for junior department, and Robert Cole of Buena Park, honorary county chairman for youth groups. More than $17,000 is being offered in premium awards to junior department exhibitors. In addition many trophies and other awards will be given winners in special events. Featured display event will be the junior department exhibit classes for Future Farmers of America, Future Homemakers, 4-H club members and members of other recognized farmer groups. Junior department exhibit superintendents are F. S. Paull of Costa Mesa and Miss Robin Burr of Santa Ana. Assisting with Future Farmer exhibits are Kenneth Cutler of Tustin union high school. Kenneth Harris of Anaheim union high, Robert Cassidy of Valencia high, Forrest L. Dunivan of Garden Grove high, and Elgin Hill of Newport Beach high school Henry W. Longfellow of agricultural extension service in Santa Ana will be in charge of 4-H clubs. Other featured junior attractions will be the cooperative Orange County School exhibit under the direction of J. T. McDonough of Santa Ana, the Bicycle Rodeo scheduled for the opening day of the fair under supervision of Y. F. Hammatt of Anaheim, and the junior horse show and gymkhana slated for the horse show arena on Friday afternoon, Aug. 19. Friday, Aug. 19, has been designated Junior Farmers' Day with all children up to 13 years of age being admitted free to the fairgrounds and to the junior horse show event. C. of C. Approves 20 New Members The board of directors of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce approved the membership applications of twenty business and professional men at their meeting Thursday evening, June 23. Approved were: C. O. Garshwiler, accountant, 116 South Los Angeles; Dr. A. C. Elliott, ophthalologist, 624 No. Los Angeles; Dr. Logan L. Megeny, chiropractor, 108 North Emily; Narath Sound and Music company, 224 East Center; Al's Liquor Store, 327 South Lemon; Marco Industries Company, 210 South Clementine; Dr. Cyril A. Smith, dentist, Bank of America Building; Lea's Camera Mart. 106 South Los Angeles; Hula Lions Annual Party Tonight As newly installed head of the Anaheim Lions club, Joe Critchfield will be honored at the president's party to be attended tonight at Los Serrantos country club near Pomona by more than 100 Lions and their ladies. Critchfield, chief clerk of the Anaheim branch of the Pacific Lighting Corporation, took over the key post from Leavitt Ford, outgoing president, during installation rites last Friday. He is the twenty-seventh president of the local service club. Due to the annual party tonight for Lions and their guests, to feature dining and dancing in the evening following an afternoon of golf, no meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday) Critchfield said. District Governor Jim McGill of San Bernardino was in charge of last Friday's installation rites assisted by International Councilor Frank Shufelt of Seal Beach, who presented outgoing president Ford with his past-president's pin. Other officers seated included Vic LaMont, installed as secretary for his fourteenth consecutive year; the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, treasurer for his fourteenth term; Bert Arnold, Lion tamer; Al Cotter, tail twister, and Dick Glover and S. E. Whieldon, directors. School Sup't Gets Pay Hike Sacramento, (WNS)—The assembly has given final passage to an Orange county government bill by senator Clyde Watson, which increases the salary of the superintendent of school from $8,400 to $9,000 annually. The bill has gone to the governor for signature. The first wheat produced in the United States was planted in New England in 1802. M'Laughlin Name Mgr. of Penney Store in Orange T. C. McLaughlin, assistant manager of the Anaheim J. Penney store has been named manager of the Penney store in Orange. According to word received from the company's New York office "Mac" will assume his new duties July 1, but will remain the Anaheim store until Oscar Solter, manager, returns from vacation. McLaughlin has been with the Penney organization for 16 years—starting out as a stock boy Bisbee, Arizona. He came here January 1947 from the San Bernardino store. He has also worked in Penney stores in Wilmington and Corona. Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin are their daughter, Lynne, will main in Anaheim until suitable quarters in Orange are located Big Parade May, the 4th, will be the big with the parade starting at 1:00 m. from 12th and Main. No-hour parade will be the colorful in Orange county. Included in the parade troops from Fort McArthur, Pedro; Seal Beach Ammunition Net Depot; El Toro Maase; U. S. Navy Terminal and a full battalion of Nina State Guard. Marshals will be John of motion picture fame Joe Carillo, popular star of land screen who is now make-picture in Mexico. Cities Enter City cities will be represented boats, silver mounts, old car beds and many other types of including ten band and corps. Long Beach Community Band of sixty pieces will parade in their colorful red blue uniforms. The Long Mounted Police Patrol will the silver mounts, 25 Palomino silver trappings. The par will take about two hours as a given point and all parts are urged to line up for action at 10:00 a.m. Nowing the parade, the open Beach Bowl will be the center reaction with Hollywood perms staging a beautiful pageant Orange County's 60th day fiesta. Country Fair Huntington Beach Country (Continued on Page 6) Approved were: C. O. Garshwiler, accountant, 116 South Los Angeles; Dr. A. C. Elliott, ophthalologist, 624 No. Los Angeles; Dr. Logan L. Megenity, chiropractor, 108 North Emily; Narath Sound and Music company, 224 East Center; Al's Liquor Store, 327 South Lemon; Marco Industries Company, 210 South Clementine; Dr. Cyril A. Smith, dentist, Bank of America Building; Leo's Camera Mart, 106 South Los Angeles; Hula Hut, 1044 North Los Angeles; Kaag Manufacturers, 435 East 58th Street, Los Angeles; Spooners DoNuts, 114 South Lemon; Winckler & Smith Citrus Products, 408 South Atchison; Mercury Stationers and Printers, 139 South Los Angeles; Mac's Beveragees, 247 West Center; Moody Electric Company, 824 Kenway; California Hosiery, 808 North Los Angeles; O & M Painting and Sign Service, 206 East Alberta; Perc Jewelers, 113 South Los Angeles; Robert W. Mungall, City Hall; Bob Williams Sporting Goods, 131 West Broadway. Farm Land Values Continue Decline Sacramento, (WNS) — California farm land values continued to decline following a trend started in April 1947, the University of California Agricultural Extension service has announced. Since the peak of farm land values during 1947, value has declined 12 per cent. This is, according to the extension service report, the largest recorded decline suffered by any state in the union. Continued low returns from citrus crops coupled with declines in prices for other specialty crops are partly responsible for the decline. The winter freeze damaging citrus crops did little to help the situation. Sacramento, (WNS)—The assembly has given final passage to an Orange county government bill by senator Clyde Watson, which increases the salary of the superintendent of school from $8,400 to $9,000 annually. The bill has gone to the governor for signature. The first wheat produced in the United States was planted in New England in 1802. Council Clears Up $4,000 Recreation Fund Entanglement With Resolution Anaheim’s recreation budget entanglements which last week threatened to slash $4,000 from the proposed $10,000 budget were straightened out by the simple expedient adopting a resolution and an agreement by the city council. The council’s action clears the legal hurdle set up by County Counsel Joel Ogle last week, who said the scheme districts were prohibited from transferring their share ($4,000) to the recreation fund. In correspondence to the City Auditor the councilmen learned that the school districts could enter into a joint recreation budget providing that an agreement were signed allowing the districts to pay their share only after facilities were furnished and services performed. Budget Adopted The recreation budget as submitted by Oscar Heying, park commissioner was formerly adopted by the councilmen. The budget revealed that the city's new recreation director will receive an annual salary of $4200. Other salaries to summer assistants and umpires will amount to $4005 with supplies costing $1795. Final approval was given at the Tuesday evening meeting to a new 25 home subdivision to be built on North Rose street between Cypress and East Center. General contractor Paul Yardley submitted plot plans and layouts for the new development which is being handled by Jess Medal local realtor. Bad Debts City attorney Preston Turrell was directed to start proceeding to collect overdue bills total $963.92 owed the city. The council heard that the lowing people and firms had been negligent in paying up. Dale Latham, damage to light p March 1947, $23.61; Kirven Company, construction of culver December 1948, $420.08; Hans Franz Richter, damages, April 1949, $394.26; Red & Orange T Company, damages October 1949 $35.12; Wilma Stevey, damage February 1949, $90.85. Variance petition of Alice Riley requesting permission lease property at 714 North Angeles to Jack Gledhill for motor scooter agency was proved as was the petition of R Beck permitting him to construct a bungalow court at 921 Lemon street. (Continued on Page 6) CALIFORNIA STATE Weekly Temperatures ED. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Weather Data Not Available at Press Time Twelve Pages No. 36 Junior Recreation Program In Full Swing for recreation league boys the word before embarking them on their 1949 summer athletic 14 teams, sponsored by An ahcim businessmen. They'll compete in five different sports for —Gazette Photo C. McLaughlin | 164 Youth Sports Enthusiasts Enroll 164 Youth Sports Enthusiasts Enroll In City’s Junior Recreation Tourney One hundred sixty-four Anaheim boys, all dolled up in brand new uniforms, are currently swatting the old horsehide and swishing the basket in the 1949 Junior Recreation league. Under the direction of Roy Merk the city's raring summer recreation program got off to an impressive start with 14 teams swinging into action in an "A" and a "B" league in both baseball and basketball. Tournament The boys, all under 13 years, are competing under a point system by teams in a tournament which will include baseball, basketball, touch football, track and swimming. This year 14 Anaheim business men have sponsored the teams—buying jerseys and caps for the pint-sized athletes. Assisting in the success of this year's program are: Ehlers Bike Shop, Hatfield Cleaners, Anaheim Sand & Gravel, Granere & Peterson, Kaulbars, Agren and Larson, Wallace Tractors, 20-30 Club, Nu-Way Shoe Repair, Lake's Clothing, Williams Sporting Goods, Foster Freeze and Cotlers. Allow for Mowing Lawn The ambitious program has not proceeded without difficulties. In fact last year's program resulted in lawns going unmowed and windows not being washed. It seems that all of the family caretakers were at the city park engaged in the recreation tournament. This year Merk and Company have worked out a schedule which will enable Junior to be at home either in the morning or in the afternoon—to the joy of the mothers and much to the consternation of Junior. Assisting Merk are Don Leibhart, Dave Hernandez and H. L. Looney. Ashleigh Names C. of C. Chairmen Telephone Office Opens in New Quarters Tuesday The Anaheim public business office of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company will open Tuesday, July 5 at 8:30 a.m. in new quarters at 265 East Center street in the Angelina Hotel building. Manager R. J. Rossberg said that the business office will close in its present location at 217 North Lemon street Friday, July 1, at 12 noon so that preparations may be made for the move. Rossberg also stated that the public business office at its new Center street address has been designed for the convenience and comfort of those who wish to transact business with the company. When vacated, present quarters of the public office will be remodeled for an expansion of central office facilities. The continuing telephone growth in the Anaheim exchange and the space that is needed for the company's expansion has made the public office move necessary, the manager said. In addition to Rossberg, the office in its new location will be staffed by Mrs. Vera White, Mrs. Olive Phillips, Mrs. Jessie Carpenter, Mrs. Allish McGraw, Mrs. Marjorie Wedel and Miss Betty Cambre. Rossberg said the telephone number of the company—Anaheim Ashleigh Names C. of C. Chairmen Committee chairman appointments made by Warren Ashleigh, new chamber of commerce president, ars as follows: Budget, Adolf Schoepe; Membership, Clyde Cromer; Public Policy, L. H. Hoskins; Retail, Oscar Solter; Transportation, Ken Hellyer; Recreation and Sports, Glenn A. Hipes; Civic Progress Week, Clyde Nickle; Conservation and Agriculture, A. J. Schutte; Building, Joe Scholz; Special Events, Joe Scholz; Veterans, Frank Belmont; Tourist, Howard Loudon; Parking and Traffic, Oscar Solter; Land Use, Robert Mungall; City Beautification, John Ganahl; Education and Culture, A. H. Shipkey; Parking Fund, Oscar Renner; Safety, Health and Welfare, Merle A. Soden; Annexation, Robert Mungall and Industrial Development, J. B. Collings. State Sales Tax Goes Up 1½% The sales tax throughout California will go up one-half of one per cent tomorrow, Friday, July 1. It seems the Legislature failed to continue the present reduced rate of 2½%, so the tax automatically goes to 3%. Fall River, Mass., is one of the largest cotton mill centers in the United States. Rotary Installs New Officers John L. Bovee, Jr., was installed as the new president of the Anaheim Rotary Club, Monday evening at the annual demotion-installation party held at the Elks club. Other officers installed included Claude H. Russell, vice-president; E. P. Hapgood, secretary-treasurer; Leo Frils, sergeant-at-arms; Arvel Morris, Richard W. Gay, Frank Heidman and Joe R. Thompson, directors. Outgoing prexy, Joe Thompson was presented his past-president's pin by Mel Gauer. The presentation was preceded by a demotion skit which was a take-off on Thpmpson. Music from the record collection of George Hedstron was played during the dinner, attended by 120 people, including the wives and guests of the members. Entertainment was furnished by Captain T. Jones and company, magicians. Next meeting of the Rotary will be held at noon on July 11 at the Chungking cafe. The meeting of July 4 has been dismissed.