anaheim-gazette 1949-07-14

Colony Quips The new attitude, following a more realistic pattern, taken by our perennial federal administration seems to recognize the fact that blood cannot be taken from a turnip even if the color is red. This about-face will, no doubt, have a strengthening effect on the national economy and, we hope, bring out some of that "risk capital" that has so long been hiding. This is what, in the opinion of many, should happen and we will know in the next few weeks if those who have great respect for money are going to step out and put some of it to work. It is still the feeling of many that much of what goes on in Washington is done on an opportunistic basis with no real underlying fundamental plan. When a business or a government is run on these lines it is hard to engender confidence in the public. Most people do not want to get into the game and risk their money if they think the rules might change between halves. But the stock market seems to be steady side and we may be coming out of it. One of our fine citizens, John M. Henry, was laid to rest this week and his loss will be felt by many. He was brought here to Anaheim by his parents as a babe in arms in the fall of 1868 from San Francisco. His father, the late Alexander Henry, came to America from Great Britain after being actively engaged in the Civil War. Sanitation District Deadlocked; Warner Squabble Of 'Shoestrings' Nears End The shoestring annexation squabble between Anaheim and Fullerton over unincorporated land south of Orangethorpe should reach its legal conclusion today in Judge West's superior court in Santa Ana. Both sides completed the submitting evidence yesterday and hoped that they could get through their arguments in one day. If not the trial will carry over until Monday. Anaheim in action yesterday of... One of our fine citizens, John M. Henry, was laid to rest this week and his loss will be felt by many. He was brought here to Anaheim by his parents as a babe in arms in the fall of 1868 from San Francisco. His father, the late Alexander Henry, came to America from Great Britain after being actively engaged in the Crimean war where he had engaged in the battle of Balaclava made famous by Kipling's poem "The Charge of the Light Brigade," in which battle he was decorated by the King. John Henry lived almost his entire life right here in Anaheim and was a credit to our community. Your attention is particularly called to the following article written by Earl G. Waters for this and other newspapers served by Western News Service. The facts contained are, we feel, the most important threat to the freedom of the press in some time and we urge all our readers to acquaint themselves with what is going on right here in California: The public's right to inspect vital records maintained by the state is the subject of the next meeting of the State Board of Health slated for July 15 in San Francisco. The state board is toying with the idea of shutting off public access to these records! Whether the board, through the adoption of a regulation, can close these records which have from time immemorial been open to all who desire to inspect them is a question which may eventually be determined by the courts. Meanwhile, the state board is depending upon a favorable opinion from the state's attorney general to "legalize" its contemplated action. The records are maintained by the public at the public's expense in the interest of the public as a whole. Through some oversight of these facts the Board of Health has channeled its thinking into lines which lead to the conclusion that vital records are "privileged records" and "cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered to be transactions of public records." Vital records have been kept for centuries and the public's interest in births, deaths and marriages is testified to by the promiscuous shoestring annexation squabble between Anaheim and Fullerton over unincorporated land south' of Orangethorpe should reach its legal conclusion today in Judge West's superior court in Santa Ana. Both sides completed the submitting evidence yesterday and hoped that they could get through their arguments in one day. If not the trial will carry over until Monday. Anaheim in action yesterday offered evidence to show that Meiser, Neiman and Littleton's property does not come to the center of Spadra road and is therefore not affected by the Anaheim annexation. Just what the box score of the proceedings is to date is not clear. Both have engaged in lengthy and technical legal litigation which Judge West will unravel. (it is hoped.) Grand Opening of C. of C. Offices Set for July 22 Grand opening of the newly-remodeled Chamber of Commerce offices on North Los Angeles street will be on Friday, July 22, it was announced today by Warren Ashleigh, chamber president. "The members of the Chamber of Commerce and the public are cordially invited to visit our new home on that day and inspect our beautiful offices," said Ashleigh. Directors of the chamber will get a sneak preview on Thursday evening, July 21 when they hold their regular monthly meeting in the new offices. The existing building has been completely redecorated and furnished inside and out with only three walls remaining from the original building. Interior space includes a reception room, manager's office and map, directors' and records rooms. The color scheme is a varied combination of modern pastel shades of mauve grey, deep green, pale green, blue and yellow. The reception room features etched wainscoating, a flagstone flower box and shadow boxes for the display of industrial and agricultural products of Anaheim. Office space for the manager's assistant, the director of the Federal Housing project and for the receptionist are provided. John M. Henry John M. Henry, 81, who came this city as a babe in arms in fall of 1868 passed away last Friday morning in Fullerton General hospital following a sudden heart attack. His parents, Alexander and Catherine Henry, came to Anaheim about six months after his birth in San Francisco on March 4, 1868. They settled on a vineyard west of town which was later planted to oranges and known as the Cedonia grove. The late Mr. Henry attended old Fairview school which was located at Ball Road and Euclid. He married Adelaide Newman January 14, 1904, and establish residence on Euclid avenue. The deceased was a member St. Michael's Episcopal Church and is survived by his wife Adaide; one son, J. Mason Henne one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Caperter; one granddaughter, Ca Ann and two brothers, Innes Arch, both of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel by Rev. D. Wiley Havermale of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah in San Ana. Entombment was in the Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Ken F. Hellyer To Address Planning Congress Ken F. Hellyer is to be the principal speaker this evening (Thursday) at the monthly meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress in Long Beach. Hellyer, director and past president of the Chamber of Commerce will address the southland planners on the "Anaheim Community Planning Project." Attending from this city is Mel Gauer, Al Riutel, William Grafton, William Schumach Robert Mungall and George H yoke of the Anaheim City Planning Commission and E. W. McLerer and Warren Ashleigh of Chamber of Commerce. Topic for the dinner meeting "The Zones of Influence Beyoung City Limits" and will be held at the Villa Riveria. Capt. Mattis' Through some oversight of these facts the Board of Health has channeled its thinking into lines which lead to the conclusion that vital records are "privileged records" and "cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered to be transactions of public records." Vital records have been kept for centuries and the public's interest in births, deaths and marriages is testified to by the prominence these notices have always been given in every newspaper. Yet, in a summary of its proposal to close these records to only those persons "who can demonstrate a direct, tangible and legitimate interest" the board surmises that only those who have a personal or property right, a government agency, or those who are pursuing statistical or medical research, have a "legitimate interest." The regulation appears to be sought chiefly by state employees within the department of public health and some local health officers and registrars who express "annoyance" at "requests for searches" of vital records. There is some support for the regulation from well intentioned persons and groups who seek to protect from the public eye records involving unwed mothers, illegitimate children and adoptions, as well as equally well-meaning persons who desire to protect mothers who have suffered the loss of a newborn child from the circular advertising manufacturers of baby products sent to all new mothers. The falseness of these premises is self-evident. In adoption cases there is a legal method for protecting the individuals concerned. In the matter of unwed mothers and illegitimate children the information compiled on the records need not be such as to bring out the embarrassing facts. Actually this is the course which (Continued on Page 2) ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD AHEIM GAZETT EST. 1870 NTS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 1949 Districts Remain Warner Resigns Directors of the sanitation districts are still deadlocked over attempts to appoint a general manager-chief engineer of their $8 million sewerage system. Meeting in a regular session in Santa Ana last evening (nesday), the directors deferred appointments until July their next regular meeting. The resignation of Willis Warner was accepted and the recommendations of A. M. Rawn, Julian Hinds and Franklin Thomas was taken under consideration. Bourn Death of John M. Henry John M. Henry, 81, who came to city as a babe in arms in the 1868 passed away last Friday in Fullerton General following a sudden heart attack. Parents, Alexander and Marine Henry, came to Anaheim about six months after his birth in San Francisco on March 8. Fred Bowlus, assistant to Rawn, was the trio's recommendation for the general manager-engineer post. They also urged the establishment of a local staff of engineers to supervise the construction of the system. Santa Ana Favors Lemcke District 1 (Santa Ana) received the report by voting in favor of Ewald Lemcke as manager-engineer and joined with the cities and districts of northern Orange county in urging his immediate apology. John M. Henry John M. Henry, 81, who came to city as a babe in arms in the 1868 passed away last Friday morning in Fullerton General Hospital following a sudden heart attack. Parents, Alexander and Marine Henry, came to Anaheim six months after his birth in San Francisco on March 18. They settled on a vineyard west of town which was later planted with rangeland known as the Cala grove. Late Mr. Henry attended the Fairview school which was held at Ball Road and Euclid. He married Adelaide Newman on January 14, 1904, and established a dance on Euclid avenue. Deceased was a member of Michael's Episcopal Church, survived by his wife Adelie one son, J. Mason Henry; daughter, Mrs. Mildred Carr; one granddaughter, Carol and two brothers, Innes and both of Anaheim. General services were conducted day at Backs, Campbell andears chapel by Rev. D. Wesleyavernale of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Santa Monica. Combment was in the Melrose mausoleum. Ben F. Hellyer To Address Planning Congress Ben F. Hellyer is to be the principal speaker this evening (Thursday) at the monthly meeting of Southern California Planning Commission in Long Beach. Hellyer, director and past president of the Chamber of Commerce will address the southland's leaders on the "Anaheim Community Planning Project." Pending from this city are Gauer, Al Riutel, William Jon, William Schumacher, Bet Mungall and George Holt of the Anaheim City Plan-Commission and E. W. Moelend Warren Ashleigh of the Bar of Commerce. Special for the dinner meeting is Zones of Influence Beyond City Limits" and will be held Villa Riveria. Capt. Mattis' Fred Bcwlus, assistant to Rawn, was the trio's recommendation for the general manager-engineer post. They also urged the establishment of a local staff of engineers to supervise the construction of the system. Santa Ana Favors Lemcke District 1 (Santa Ana) received the report by voting in favor of Ewald Lemcke as manager-engineer and joined with the cities and districts of northern Orange county in urging his immediate appointment. The line-up behind Lemcke now represents over $6 million of the $8 million cost of construction and includes the cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Brea, Placentia and La Habra. Although not going on record as opposing Lemcke districts 5, 6, 7 and 8 representing the cities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Laguna Beach have blocked his appointment. Mayor Smith of Santa Ana in recommending the appointment of Lemcke declared that the JOS engineer has operated that system economically for eight years; is familiar with the local problems and was largely responsible for the organization of the sanitation districts. Quintet Resigns Wednesday's meeting was preceded by a surprise move on the part of Messrs. Bacon, Bennett, Brelje, Dierker and Sweet who resigned in force from the sewerage force. This marked the end of the three-year old sewerage survey and somewhat eased the strain on the county's taxpayers who were footing the bill for the survey following an emergency appropriation by the board of supervisors. In some apparent agreement, the directors voted $15,000 to start administrative operations. Need 100 Blood Donors Aug. 10, One hundred blood donors will be needed to furnish the quota of whole blood from Anaheim to be available to hospitals throughout the county immediately upon call, when the mobile unit arrives at the Ebell club on August 10, from 4 to 7 o'clock, it was announced during the local Red Cross board meeting last week. Additional information concerning the mobile unit service here may be obtained by calling the Ebell club at (212) 342-2222. Council Approves '49-'50 Assessments Of $17,382,530; Studies 300-Acre Annexation on Southern Boundary Valuation of taxable property in Anaheim for the 1950 fiscal year was set at $77,382,530 in the assessor's report to the city council Tuesday evening. The council sitting as a board of equalization approves the report which noted a $905,425 increase over last year figure. A decrease of $187,640 in the value of industrial hings was revealed. The assessed value for this year is $1,674,150 as compared to the '48-'49 figure of $1,858,790. The closing of Caltone and the reduction of merchandise inventories have caused the decrease. Non-taxable property shows an increase of $66,260. The valuation in the report is $1,182,000 as compared to last year's value of $1,113,820. Veterans exemptions total $572,180. Study Annexation An annexation which would bring approximately 300 acres of property to the south into the city was taken under consideration by the city council. The boundaries and specifications were presented by E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce, who declared that the water needs of the people in this area were critical. Area included in the proposed annexation is roughly bounded by (Continued on Page 2) 'Anaheim Mayor Your Excellency Writes Sad O'Amidst the official corporese read by City Clerk Gratitude Tuesday evening's city commission was one addressed "Anaheim Mayor Your Emily." It was from D. W. Wood who related a sad tale of what a result of meeting Anahh "trusty (?) henchmen" one day evening. He was referring to the city's police force. The complete, uncensored iginal literary piece is here printed. "Anaheim Mayor Your Excellency." Capt. Mattis' PAA Craft Has Engine Trouble Pan-American Stratocruis-bound for Bermuda and piloted by Captain John M. Matelson of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattis of 861 South Palm street, developed engine trouble on Friday and was forced back to New York City. Mattis said that the turbo subcharger on the right outward engine failed to operate properly. This device enables the plane to fly for long hours high altitude. The PAA skipper attendedhelm schools and started flying at North Island, San Diego. He has figured prominent in the opening of many new international air routes by Pan American Airways. ING GOOD BARD 'SUNKSUMDO' San Elmore, owner of the ksumdo," sport fishing craft, created a good catch of albacore day and Sunday in San Diego waters. Tuesday, accompanied by Nick Wingert and Sam Board Elmore, local roofing contractor, reported limits of barbella and sea bass were nabbed three yellowtail and some no bass also caught. The steam hammer was invented by an Englishman in 1839. One hundred blood donors will be needed to furnish the quota of whole blood from Anaheim to be available to hospitals throughout the county immediately upon call, when the mobile unit arrives at the Ebell club on August 10, from 4 to 7 o'clock, it was announced during the local Red Cross board meeting last week. Additional information concerning the mobile unit service here may be obtained by calling the chapter office, Anaheim 2065. Tex Middleton, water safety chairman, reported that a highly successful swimming program is currently underway. More than 200 students are enrolled at the high school plunge under the direction of Irwin North, Jr., and approximately the same number of youngsters at the City Park pool, he said, Bill Kellogg, who returned recently from the Red Cross Aquatic school, is employed at the park where Mary H. Pendleton is also instructing classes. Eight first aid certificates were issued to members of a class conducted by Mrs. Josephine Fulfer, it was reported by Hubert Ladig, first aid chairman. Home service reported 45 cases open during the month of which 11 were new and one re-opened. Service was given to 17 cases. Forty-five office callers were reported and ten home calls were made.Financial assistance was given to three servicemen's families. Two students from Anaheim Union high school are being sent to the Junior Red Cross training center at Pacific Grove, Mrs. Emory Simon, volunteer services chairman, reported that 12 volunteers gave 236 hours during the month. Results of a meeting of the blood donor service committee which met June 27, were reviewed. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was made the National anthem of the U.S. in 1931. An annexation which would bring approximately 300 acres of property to the south into the city was taken under consideration by the city council. The boundaries and specifications were presented by E. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce, who declared that the water needs of the people in this area were critical. Area included in the proposed annexation is roughly bounded by (Continued on Page 2) Publish Voting Box Score of County's Solons Sacramento, July 14 (WNS)—Here is how Orange county legislators voted on major issues which were before the 1949 session of the state legislature: 1. To withdraw the bill permitting sale of colored oleomargarine from Assembly Committee: (withdrawn 50-20) Ayes: Assemblyman Earl Stanley. Not voting: Speaker Sam Collins. To permit the sale of colored oleomargarine: (Passed, 52-20 in assembly and 34-4 in senate). Ayes: Stanley, Senator Clyde Watson. Not voting: Collins. 2. To make the mere possesison of a slot machine a crime: (passed 65 to 0 in the assembly and died in senate committee) Ayes: Stanley. Not voting: Collins. 3. To permit padlocking of buildings used for gambling (bill passed senate 32-0 and died in assembly committee). Ayes: Watson. 4. For withdrawal of a bill limi(Continued on Page 8) "Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency." It was from D. W. Woods who related a sad tale of wea trusty (?) henchmen" one day evening. He was referring the city's police force. The complete, uncensored iginal literary piece is here printed. "Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency." "I wish you would look into bad condition in your Police & Police Court. They are in cusion against all motorists pass thru your town who have an Angeles address. I am enclos receipt for a (fine?) I paid..I hope the money went into the treasury. "I will tell you the same story told your judge and your 2 courtesy (?) patrol. I assure it is 100% true, and I can pro proofs of good character. "In the first place I am a man living in the 'shoestring' town of Watts. I am whith S. born, and vote once on ele days. I am not working, but a time was working part at $100 per month as a church todian. I aspire to the Baptist istry, but have insufficient edition. On the day preceding one on which I ran afoul of trusty (?) henchmen I and wife decided to go to Escori to see the consecration or nation of a friend in the Baptist Church there. If all gone well, this would not immediately put an unbeast strain on our pocketbooks, ever, when we started baf found I had no dash lights, s not know the generator had ed to work. My battery was ced from the daylight trip and my headlights were s and foot switch in good order." "This was about 9 P.M. and took a road we hoped would ETTE Sixteen Pages No. 38 Open $300,000 Anaheim-Olive Highway Bridge The new $300,000 bridge over the Santa Ana River on the Anaheim-Olive highway was opened to traffic Monday. Paving of the approaches, placing of 7,000 yards of fill and the removal of the old bridge should be completed within the next thirty days according to Resident Engineer W. W. James of the State Division of Highways. The 1,000-foot long bridge is a re-inforced concrete structure consisting of a series of 52-foot spans. It is 28 feet wide allowing movement of three lanes of traffic and is complete with two sidewalks and attractive concrete handrails. It replaces the old span which was originally built by the county and rebuilt by the state in 1938 following the great flood. Builder of the bridge is the Charles MacClosky Company of Los Angeles and San Francisco. supervisor of health and physical education for Orange County material for big cooperative Orange County school exhibit to be being 1949 Orange County Fair being staged at fairgrounds on former exclusive. The school exhibit, showing activities of both elementary be housed in single, large exhibit building on fairgrounds. DP Citrus Crop Workers Arrive Among the 3600 pickers now harvesting the citrus crop in Orange county are twenty young men of Latvian and Estonian descent who arrived here from Germany on July 7. They represent the first contingent of an expected 300 displaced persons who will come here to work in the groves according to E. H. Meeker, assistant manager of Citrus Growers, Inc. All of the men are victims of the war—left without homes or country and subjected to enforced labor until their liberation by the American army. Unfortunate rumors to the effect that Orange county would be flooded with ex-Nazi and Communists—preceding their arrival. Nothing could be so far from the truth as the men, more than anyone else, have felt the full brunt of the ravages of war. All were subjected to rigid screening and were cleared by the U.S. Army before allowed to come. The Lutheran Welfare Council has sponsored this group—paying for their passage and train fares. Although they are not required to work here it is expected they will remain until the conclusion of the harvest. Arrangements are being made by the Council for the employment of the displaced persons in the Imperial Valley following the labor drop-off here. Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency,' Writes Sad One was from D. W. Woodward who related a sad tale of woe as result of meeting Anaheim's custody (?) henchmen" one Sunday evening. He was referring to city's police force. The complete, uncensored oral literary piece is herewith cited. Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency. BOOSTING FAIR—Bill Davis, recent Orange County Advertising man, who will handle public relations and special events for 1949 Orange County Fair scheduled for Aug. 18-21, inclusive. Bill Davis Will Handle Fair’s Public Relations Bill Davis, former Orange county newspaper advertising man, has been placed in charge of public relations and special events for the coming 1949 Orange County Fair being staged August 18-21, inclusive, according to announcement made this week by H. Clay Kellogg of Garden Grove, presi- Anaheim Aired On Station KXLA Southland radio audiences heard all about the wonders of Anaheim last Friday afternoon when Warren Ashleigh, president and F. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce appeared on Tom Regan's 'Community re-inforced concrete structure consisting of a series of 52-foot spans. It is 28 feet wide allowing movement of three lanes of traffic and is complete with two sidewalks and attractive concrete handrails. It replaces the old span which was originally built by the county and rebuilt by the state in 1938 following the great flood. Builder of the bridge is the Charles MacClosky Company of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency. I was from D. W. Woodward who related a sad tale of woe as the result of meeting Anaheim's history (?) henchmen" one Sunday evening. He was referring to the city's police force. The complete, uncensored orational literary piece is herewith presented. Anaheim Mayor, Your Excellency. I wish you would look into the condition in your Police Dept. Police Court. They are in collusion against all motorists passing in your town who have a Los Angeles address. I am enclosing a receipt for a (fine?) I paid. I only see the money went into the city treasury. I will tell you the same story I saw your judge and your 2 man attorney (?) patrol. I assure you that 100% true, and I can produce proofs of good character. In the first place I am a poor living in the 'shoestring' near town of Watts. I am white, U. born, and vote once on election issues. I am not working, but at the time was working part time for 100 per month as a church custman. I aspire to the Baptist Ministry, but have insufficient education. On the day preceding the election on which I ran afoul of your city (?) henchmen I and my wife decided to go to Escondido to see the consecration or Ordination of a friend in the First Baptist Church there. If all had been well, this would not have immediately put an unbearable strain on our pocketbooks, however, when we started back, I and I had no dash lights, so did know the generator had ceased to work. My battery was charged from the daylight trip down my headlights were strong and foot switch in good order. This was about 9 P.M. and we took a road we hoped would lead (Continued on Page 7) Handle Fair's Public Relations Bill Davis, former Orange county newspaper advertising man, has been placed in charge of public relations and special events for the coming 1949 Orange County Fair being staged August 18-21, inclusive, according to announcement made this week by H. Clay Kellogg of Garden Grove, president of California's 32nd District Agricultural Association, sponsor of the event. Davis was a resident of Alhambra for 29 years and prior to working in Orange county was connected with the directory department of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company in Los Angeles. He is well known in this territory for his singing ability, being song leader for both the Breakfast Club and the Lions Club of Santa Ana, as well as soloist of a Santa Ana church for the past two and one-half years. TO RECEIVE UNDER-GRADUATE CAPS Virginia Sowden of Anaheim and Helen Hillary, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hillary, will receive their under-graduate nurses' caps July 22, upon completion of their six-months probationary period at the Los Angeles General hospital. Miss Hillary will undergo an appendectomy a few days later. NEW AGAJANIAN An eight pound baby daughter was born to Mrs. Ben J. (Arlene) Agajanian and her husband, Bootin' Ben, 900 West Alberta street, Anaheim, early this morning (Thursday). The couple, who are the proud parents of a young son, welcomed his baby sister at St. Joseph hospital. Anaheim Aired On Station KXLA Southland radio audiences heard all about the wonders of Anaheim last Friday afternoon when Warren Ashleigh, president and F. W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce appeared on Tom Regan's 'Community Broadcaster' program over Station KXLA. All phases of Anaheim's community life were touched in the program in which Regan posed the questions and Ashleigh and Moeller presented the answers in good chamber of commerce style. The recreational facilities and off-street parking program of the city as well as its agricultural, industrial and merchandising resources were commented on by the speakers. This is the second occasion in as many months that KXLA listeners have heard about Anaheim. The first was on the highly successful, Ike Walton-sponsored, Huck Finn Day when Regan conducted a half-hour broadcast from the Casting pool in La Palma park. Judge Bonnat Has Heart Attack Anaheim police court judge L. P. Bonnot suffered a heart attack late Tuesday night at his home, 916 East North street, this city. Early Wednesday he was taken to the Anaheim Community hospital for specialized treatment. Officials there reported him to be "feeling much better" this morning (Thursday).