anaheim-gazette 1949-07-28

Colony Quips It is a far cry from the old top floor in the Valencia Hotel when Harry Whitaker was secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to the present streamlined operation which we run today. In those days the produce of the area was displayed around the room in the shape of the various wines that were produced locally and weekly luncheons were held in much the same manner of today's service club. Now we have a section that goes all out to find suitable industry that will fit into our scheme of things and other sections such as the merchants group, who plan the sales events which will be the most timely to get the outside people into Anaheim to shop. We are now faced with competition from the large metropolitan areas with good roads leading into them and our largest job is to induce new people living outside the incorporated limits of the city to come here to spend their money. This is an endless task but if the job is done in the right way then the people can be sold on the idea that we have the values, the parking, the know-how to fill their needs and the result must be a healthy growth for Anaheim. These problems and the manifold others which are squarely in the lap of the Chamber will come nearer to sound solution in the grand new building and facilities we now have. Not to mention the staff and interested citizens who are work- We are not trying to sell anything here but the fact remains that a Los Angeles business man is painting pictures by hand in Anaheim for relaxation. When the cares of business get too exacting he just moves out into the hinterlands, rents a location and makes with his brush. If he goes fishing and the same thing happens to him that happened to the local Ikes on their last trip he simply grabs some paper and sketches what he sees. (Note: The Ikes were skunked last week. Their powder got wet.) We have been sitting here thinking (?) that the painter had an idea. If you get burned up about your business, wife, family or anything else why would it not be a good idea to just start painting. We don't mean this in the obsolete style of painting the town red but of actually throwing some ochre at a canvas. We will even go so far as to find you a window. The finished products do not have to be good or even passable. You are sure to get a crowd. And we will pass the hat. With the end of July only three days away there is only August to live through until we can start warming up the old football chatter. Fall is the real time of the year and this year there is no large election picture to interfere with football. One small election for the repeal of Proposition No. 4 will come in for a little thought but not much. About the only issue in this one is whether or not Mrs. Myrtle Williams will keep her name in the state constitution or not and whether or not the state will keep on paying her expense account. On second thought this election to retire Mrs. Williams will, no doubt, cause a fearful howl to go up in many quarters. Not from the blind organizations or from the folks who receive the pensions, for their state check will not be altered, but from those who might lose some endless task but if the job is done in the right way then the people can be sold on the idea that we have the values, the parking, the know-how to fill their needs and the result must be a healthy growth for Anaheim. These problems and the manifold others which are squarely in the lap of the Chamber will come nearer to sound solution in the grand new building and facilities we now have. Not to mention the staff and interested citizens who are working all the time to do a better job. Optimist Benefit Dinner, Musical Program Tonight Costumed in ginghams, loud shirts and blue jeans, Anaheim Optimists, their wives or feminine friends will troupe to a gala Spanish dinner party tonight (Thursday) at 7 o'clock in the Anaheim city park. The program, to replace the usual business session, will feature free musical entertainment by Jose Arias and his Trouvaders, it was announced by Al Rigby. All monies collected from the benefit picnic event will go to swell the building fund for the proposed Optimist boys' club house and youth recreation center. Derr Speaks Donald Derr, Anaheim recreational director, discussed "It's Fun to Work with Boys," as speaker of the evening at the regular dinner meeting of the Anaheim Optimist club last Thursday evening in Mother's Kitchen. Outgoing developments of recreational programs on a group scale, Derr pointed out the differences between programs of organizations developing the youth on an individual basis and those developing good citizenship thro' group activities. He compared the savings in cost to taxpayers on a prevention pro- Cancel Fine Arts Exhibit at Fair Santa Ana—Previously announced Fine Arts exhibit department which was to be included in the 1949 Orange County Fair scheduled for Aug. 18-21, inclusive, has been cancelled for this year's event by the board of directors of the 32nd District Agricultural Association, sponsor of the Fair, according to Manager L. A. (Dan) Patch. Lack of facilities to properly house and display hundreds of art objects was given as the reason for cancelling the exhibit. By next year, Fair officials expect to have facilities for one of the outstanding Fine Arts exhibits in the southland. NEW DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. William Langlais, 10951 Lincoln avenue, Anaheim, became the proud parents of a baby daughter who arrived Friday at Fullerton General hospital. The largest library in the United States is the Library of Congress. Outgoing developments of recreational programs on a group scale, Derr pointed out the differences between programs of organizations developing the youth on an individual basis and those developing good citizenship thro' group activities. He compared the savings in cost to taxpayers on a prevention program over that of the cost of apprehension and conviction of law breakers who turned to crime because of lack of outlets for their time and energy. Derr called upon the various service and civic clubs to co-ordinate their programs so that the community would most benefit from their efforts. By such coordination, Derr stated, there would then be no overlapping and duplication of activities. A much larger group of youths could be reached, he added. Welner Roast A weiner roast was enjoyed by members of the Junior Optimist club Wednesday evening of last week following a brief baseball practice game. Louis Larson of the Boys' Work committee was in charge of the event. Assisting him were Marv Mason, Joe Wallace and other work committee members, Larson said. President Walter Gooden was in charge of the Optimist dinner meeting. Lee Fellows acted as program chairman and Sven Harberg donated the door prize. The Rev. Phil Selfridge, club chaplain, inducted Lester Mitchell into the club. Visitors included William F. Davis who spoke of the coming Orange County Fair, to be staged August 18 through 21 on the new permanent grounds, formerly a portion of the Santa Ana Army Air Base at the Baker street, Newport avenue intersection. Oil Industry Requests City Council To Revise Fire Prevention Ordinance A delegation of fifty service station operators and oil distributors appeared before the city council Tuesday evening seeking revision of the Fire Prevention Ordinance which limits underground storage of gasoline and restricts the carrying capacity of tank trucks. Representing the producers was Paul G. Brown of the Western Oil and Gas Association whose membership includes 85 per cent of the marketing capacity in California. Search For '49 County Fair Queen Wide interest in cities and communities throughout Orange county is being taken in the beauty contest to be staged at the fairgrounds on opening day of the 1949 Orange County Fair, Aug. 18, for the selection of 1949 Queen of the Fair. Preliminary elimination contests are now being conducted throughout the county for selection. Increases Hazard Brown declared that the ordinance does not in effect reduce the hazards associated with the delivery and handling of gasoline but in fact increases these hazards. The danger is increased because of the limiting requirements in the ordinance necessitating more frequent deliveries, he said. Brown told the city councilmen that the oil industry wants only those restrictions which interfere with the orderly marketing and sale of their products removed. Deliveries Increased Representing the Union Oil Fair Queen Wide interest in cities and communities throughout Orange county is being taken in the beauty contest to be staged at the fairgrounds on opening day of the 1949 Orange County Fair, Aug. 18, for the selection of 1949 Queen of the Fair. Preliminary elimination contests are now being conducted throughout the county for selection of a candidate to represent each city or community. W. H. Gallienne of Huntington Beach, secretary of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, who is chairman of the entertainment committee for the 1949 Orange County Fair, is handling the details of the Queen contest. Gallienne states that chambers of commerce or similar civic organizations in each city or community are cooperating in the contest, along with local newspapers in staging the preliminary contests to select local representatives to compete in the final contest at the fairgrounds for selection of 1949 Queen of the Orange County Fair. Rules and Regulations The rules and regulations of the contest are as follows: (1) All entrants must be residents of Orange county, unmarried and between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. (2) All entrants must compete in their local hometown or community preliminary elimination contest which will select one girl to represent the local city or community in the final 1949 Queen contest to be staged at the Orange County Fair on opening day, August 18, 1949. (3) All winners of local preliminary elimination contests must agree to appear at 1949 Orange County Fair on date of Aug. 18, 1949, at time to be later specified by fair management, for final contest for selection of 1949 Queen of Orange County Fair. Queen and Court The selected Queen and her Court will be guests of honor during the four days of the fair, appearing at several social functions and ceremonies and will re-Continued on Page 2. Deliveries Increased Representing the Union Oil Company was Mr. Van Marter who said that because of the restrictive nature of the ordinance his company is forced to make 75 deliveries per month at its 3 stations. Under proposed amendments these deliveries would be reduced to 27. Van Marter declared that the danger in handling gasoline comes at the time of delivery and in traffic. Reducing deliveries would decrease both of these two factors materially. Councilmen Heying expressed concern over self-service gas stations, stating that increasing the storage capacity would allow them to enter the city. He was advised that the council could simply prohibit that type of station in the city or so regulate their operations that safety would not be endangered. In other action the council forwarded a request to Sacramento applying for $92,197.70 as the state's share in the $405,000 trunk sewer to be constructed by the (Continued on Page 2) Santa Ana River To Get Colorado Water, Monday Colorado River water will flow down the parched and dry Santa Ana River bed Monday at 2 p.m., giving the county's thirsty underground a much needed drink. 10,000 acre feet will be released at the rate of 40 cubic feet per second at the point where the MWD aqueduct crosses the Santa Ana River near Arlington. A brief ceremony will mark the occasion with officials of Orange county and the Metropolitan Water District present. The public is invited to attend. At the test run conducted Wednesday afternoon, a 275 foot stream of water shot out when delivery and handling of gasoline but in fact increases these hazards. The danger is increased because of the limiting requirements in the ordinance necessitating more frequent deliveries, he said. Brown told the city councilmen that the oil industry wants only those restrictions which interfere with the orderly marketing and sale of their products removed. Dedication on Monday Formal dedication of the will take place Monday evening at a special meeting of the Directors of the chamber devoted to the dedication and city council, the officers of Associated Chambers of Commerce and the presidents of managers of the various bers of commerce through Orange county. The Chamber building has completely remodeled, including a new attractive front and designed interior. Every effort made to plan a functional office so as to induce the berm in efficiency and to accommodate members and the service equal to that of non-politan cities. Modern Furniture Equipped throughout with orful modern furniture and rated in a scheme of new sparkling colors, the offices most cheerful and eye appealing. Paul Cliben, noted artist, interior decorator at Knott's Yery Farm, worked out the in-color scheme used in the bulb. President Warren Ashleigh led that the completion of the improved offices marks a milestone in the progress o city of Anaheim and reflects growing strength of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. New Radio Station at Laguna Beach Newest addition to the Southland radio family is St KTED in Laguna Beach which will begin broadcasting as as authority is received from Federal Communications Mission. The new station is owned operated by Tom E. Danson; merely associated with net broadcasting in Hollywood. It will operate on 1520 k.c., and broadcast daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Its studios are located "... Eighth Annual Anaheim Jr. American Legion Baseball Tournament Gets Underway Monday Nite at La Palma The fourth annual Anaheim Junior American Legion baseball tournament starts Monday evening at La Palma. Approximately 72 teams are expected to enter the classic baseball contest in competition for the Anaheim tournament Trophy. Last year 62 teams were entered. The games will be played up on August 28 on a 'sudden' basis with the Monday high Friday games starting at 9 p.m. and the Saturday Sunday games being played the morning and afternoon. Attracts Full Houses Awards of 3,000 fans were attending each of the final eight last year. No admission is needed but the "hat" is passed to help defray operating expenses. Anaheim's own Legion team inaugurates the 1949 tournaments. Teams from Los Angeles, Bernardino Riverside and Gage counties will be playing last year's winner was the San Barbara team. The entire team taken on an all-expense paid trip to the state convention of the American Legion and presented the delegates in uniform. Cinderella Team Everyone is still talking about La Verne-San Dimas "Cinderella" team which came to the tournament in 1947 without uninsured bats, gloves or balls but came out as the champions! Inner in the first tournament was the Walter Brinkop Post No. 281 of Los Angeles. Four years ago this month, six men interested in the youth of America fathered the Anaheim Baseball Tournament. These same six men are still "running the show." Each of them has jobs, families and responsibilities but still make the trip each night to Anaheim to put the great event over. Heading this group is Pat Ahern of Long Beach who is ably assisted by Robert O'Neill, Frank Stewart, Frank Scholine and Phil Schaeffer of Los Angeles; Harold Wells of Long Beach and Milt Kohne of Anaheim, who joined the group this year. CATCHES SEASON'S FIRST MARLIN Emil (Butch) Lopera of Garden Grove caught Newport Harbor's first marlin of the year. The fish was weighed in Sunday evening. Joe Koons was the skipper of the boat One-O-One from which the marlin was taken. The fish, which was caught on heavy tackle and was boated after one hour and 50 minutes, weighed 227½ pounds. Legion Caucus This Week-End At a pre-convention caucus this weekend, the Santa Ana Legion Post 131, will be host to the fifth area, American Legion. Local post No. 72 is expected to be well represented. About 300 delegates are expected at the event with Legionnaires slated to attend from San Diego, Imperial, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties. Opening the conclave will be a parade Saturday night at 8 o'clock with drum and bugle corps, bands, marching units, majorettes and decorated cars in the procession. Following the parade Legionnaires and their guests will dance at the Santa Ana Legion hall, 313 North Birch street. Registration of delegates will be held before the parade at 7 o'clock Saturday evening and also Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. The caucus will meet at 10 a.m. for a two hour session and dinner which will be served by the Santa Ana Auxiliary Unit (Continued on Page 2) Newest addition to the land radio family is St KTED in Laguna Beach where will begin broadcasting as authority is received from Federal Communications Mission. The new station is owned operated by Tom E. Danson merely associated with net broadcasting in Hollywood. It will operate on 1520 k.c., and broadcast daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Its studios are located "at the White House" at Coast Way and Park avenue with ness offices at 424 Glenn Street. A three tower transmits is located high above LA and consists of a trio of 200 towers situated 1,000 feet above sea level. According to Danson the grams will be built upon list preferences of good music and sports coverage and features bearing upon commute and county affairs. Scheduled as an evening feature will be a 15-minute program entitled, "Orange County Speech." This program will be taken by the respective Chamber Commerce of all county committees. Excellent coverage is assisted all coastal and inland communities of the county. Danson has nounced that the complete fitties of the World Broadcast System and the National Broadcast System's Thesaurus been purchased to provide Our county radio listeners with in broadcasting features of sic, drama and sports. BLUEFIN TUNA, ALBACORE RUNNING Many deep sea fishing were reported flying albacore during the past week and cruising around the Fourteenth banks, off San Clemente and Laguna Beach. A number of fin tuna flags were spotted day. CALIFORNIA STATE Weekly Temperatures 20. E. BRUNS - sunnist Avenue Min. Max. Thursday 49 88 Friday 54 86 Saturday 57 85 Sunday 58 86 Monday 54 83 Tuesday 56 83 Wednesday 57 82 Open House at New Chamber Of Commerce Offices Tuesday Formal Dedication To Be Held Monday Evening Grand opening of the new-modernized Anaheim chamber of commerce headquarters, 136 North Los Angeles street will take place Tuesday, August 2, it was announced by Warren Ashleigh, resident. The offices will be open to members from 12 to 6 p.m., and from 9 p.m., for inspection. The public is also cordially invited to attend. Dedication on Monday Formal dedication of the offices will take place Monday evening in a special meeting of the Board Directors of the chamber. In- NEW HOME—Just like new is the remodeled offices of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Dedication is Monday evening and Open House is slated for Tuesday. WARREN ASHLEIGH is pictured above showing Chamber of Commerce manager, Ernie Moeller, where to hang oil painting in his new office. The painting was by Mrs. Del Jackson, of this city. New Radio Station at Laguna Beach The newest addition to the Southwestern radio family is Station TED in Laguna Beach which begins broadcasting as soon authority is received from the general Communications Commission. The new station is owned and operated by Tom E. Danson, formerly associated with network broadcasting in Hollywood. KTED operates on 1520 k.c., and will broadcast daily from 7 a.m. until p.m. Store-Window Speed Artist Finds Painting with Oils 'Relaxing' Do your daily chores get you down? Do you feel like telling the boss where to go and wish you could hop a slow boat to China? If you do, get yourself some paint, brushes and an emptystore window and set up a "studio" and start painting. That's the advice of Hugh H. Yancy of Westwood Village, owner of the Foamo Chemical Company who has located his studio in the store window at 117 West Center street. One Every Three Minutes Painting familiar California and western scenes at the rate of one every three minutes, Yancey has been gathering on unbelieving crowd of onlookers since locating $8 Million Sewer System Still Without Engineer The sanitation districts of If you do, get yourself some paint, brushes and an emptystore window and set up a "studio" and start painting. That's the advice of Hugh H. Yancy of Westwood Village, owner of the Foamo Chemical Company who has located his studio in the store window at 117 West Center street. One Every Three Minutes Painting familiar California and western scenes at the rate of one every three minutes, Yancey has been gathering on unbelieving crowd of onlookers since locating here Tuesday. He checks in at the office morning and night but in between he's applying the oils and telling people of the scenes he's painting. The pictures run from a dollar for a small size up to a large one which sells for five. Yancey slows down to a walk painting the large one—it takes him ten minutes. At an early age Yancey decided he couldn't compete with the masters and so concentrated on speed. Although admittedly not gallery works they are beautiful oils and are within the reach of every one. Holds Speed Record He holds the world's speed record having painted 200, 10x16 oils in one hour. By memorizing the scene and through countless repetition, he is able to turn out the quantity that he does. Yancey reverses the usual procedure—painting the highlights first and follows with the shadows. By this process he is able to complete the picture without waiting for the colors to dry. All of the scenes were originally sketched on location—usually on one of the artist's many fishing trips. When the fish aren't biting, Yancey starts sketching! The railway mileage of Bolivia totals 1,407 miles—all in western Bolivia. Anaheim Gazette since 1870. $8 Million Sewer System Still Without Engineer The sanitation districts of Orange county were still deadlocked over the appointment of a chief engineer-general manager of their proposed $8 million sewer system. A small minority led by Mayor Dick Drake of Newport has steadfastly refused to agree to the appointment of Ewald Lemcke, JOS engineer to the top position. Lemcke's appointment has been urged and in fact approved by all of the districts except Newport, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Laguna Beach (which still hasn't authorized its bonds). Newport countered last evening with the recommendation that Ered Bowlus receive the appointment. Mayor Pearson of Anaheim declared the JOS has been operating a sewer system of some magnitude with success and would like this to carry on. The next regular meeting of the Sanitation Districts is slated for August 10. LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO MEET NEXT WEEK Board meetings are scheduled for next Tuesday evening for both the Anaheim Union high school and the elementary district, at 7:30 o'clock in the high school board room and Fremont high school board room respectively. Paul Demaree will preside at the AUHS session while Mel Gauer will be chairman for the elementary district meeting.