anaheim-gazette 1949-08-04

Colony Quips Old "Bill" Mulholland said many years ago that water was worth what you had to pay for it and here in southern California he was known and recognized as the premier water man of them all. He saw very clearly the tremendous development that would inevitably come to this part of the state and recognized that our number one problem would be water. So he built the Owens river aqueduct and saw the Metropolitan well on its way in his lifetime. The first settlers of Anaheim also realized the great need for water and they spared no expense to develop and safeguard this county's share of the Santa Ana river. This attitude is very much alive today in the organization these men threw the torch to—the Anaheim Union Water Co. The growth and development of this whole area has been and always will be in direct ratio to our water resources. All of us owe a great debt of gratitude to our pioneer citizens for giving so much to the safeguarding of our most vital resource. But this country is growing and our water consumption has increased to such an extent that we are now buying and putting into the river 10,000 acre feet of water by next July 1. This experiment will cost the county $150,000 and you have probably read all about it by this time. We have not, as yet, used all the capacity of the Metropolitan aqueduct and no one knows when we will. But don't worry too much because there is a lot of our most vital resource. But this country is growing and our water consumption has increased to such an extent that we are now buying and putting into the river 10,000 acre feet of water by next July 1. This experiment will cost the county $150,000 and you have probably read all about it by this time. We have not, as yet, used all the capacity of the Metropolitan aqueduct and no one knows when we will. But don't worry too much because there is a lot of thinking now going on about bringing water as far south as San Diego from the Rogue, Umpqua and Columbia rivers. These studies are only in the earliest stages and designed only to determine whether such diversion plans might be feasible from an engineering standpoint. Then again we might run into some wet years and from work now being done in the Santa Ana river we will be able to conserve a far greater portion of the run-off than ever before. It has been estimated by the experts that in one good storm this loss into the ocean has gone as high as 150,000 acre feet. One or two of those saved would fix us up in fine shape. You have often heard it said that this or that article can be sold to you cheaper because it is not advertised. Now the merchant who tells you that is simply doing his advertising by word of mouth because he is making an attempt to sell you by appealing to your curiosity by offering you a great bargain. In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred the need you feel for the certain article was put in your mind by advertising. In other words you were sold in your own mind before the salesman offered you the bargain. When an article or service is advertised it stands squarely out in front of you to be counted. The statements made about it are practically always true because the maker or the seller wants it that way. He knows that above all he must have the confidence of the buyer and also his repeat business if he is to succeed in his endeavor. So it is important for him to tell the truth. (We are talking about the legitimate Anaheim merchant of course.) You cannot fool many of the people much of the time. Most publications will not run advertising if they know it is misleading and it is mighty hard to fool them. The conclusion of all this chatter is most obvious: The merchant who does not advertise is paying for the advertising of those that do. All advertising is good READY FOR FAIR—Pretty Kathy Libby of Balboa entices the chickens home to roost with aid of scoop full of grain as she prepares for coming 1949 Orange County Fair to be staged on fairgrounds at former Santa Ana Army Air Base, Aug. 18-21, inclusive. Event, sponsored by 32nd District Agricultural Association, will present gala array of exhibits and entertainment. Substitute Crops or Farm Sidered in replacing unprofits were presented and analyzed. County Farm Advisor's monthly meeting of the Farm with attendance from all parish Farm advisor, Harold E. Wahberg showed a chart prepared from a survey revealing the productive capacities of a thousand orchards in Orange county. 9.1 percent reported 75-100 field boxes per acre. 30.4 percent reported 100-200 field boxes per acre. 30.7 percent reported 200-300 field boxes per acre. 19.2 percent reported 300-400 field boxes per acre. 6.6 percent reported 400-500 field boxes per acre. 3.0 percent reported 500 or more field boxes per acre. The farm advisor pointed out that on the basis of present production costs it takes 275 field boxes per acre to pay cultural and harvesting costs, and not including taxes or interest on investment costs. Substitute Crops As a good substitute crop, I E. Puffer, assistant farm advisor suggested that avocados had a favorable long-time outlook, but that special care should be taken in selecting the right site. A well drained soil and favorable temperature conditions during the blossoming season are two important factors in establishing a successful avocado planting. W. M. Cory said the egg outlook was in a strong position because of our importing basis in southern California at the present time. Vegetable and commercial flow Traffic Deaths Down 3 Per Cent In First Half A total of 740 traffic fatalities, including 44 in Orange county, were reported in southern California during the first six months of this year, the Automobile Club of Southern California today (Tuesday) revealed. This cmares with 1948's first-half totals of 763 deaths, 46 of which occurred in Orange county. The Club said this year's record thus far represented a three per cent decrease in fatalities in comparison with 1948 totals. Decreases were recorded in five of the Southland's 13 counties this year with Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties experiencing less traffic deaths, the Club stated. The first-half breakdown showed the following number of traffic fatalities in each county: Imperial, 18; Inyo, 1; Kern, 70; Los Angeles, 347; Mono, 0; Orange, 44; Riverside, 46; San Bernardino, 59; San Diego, 58; San Luis Obispo, 11; Santa Barbara, 21; Tulare, 35; Ventura, 30. Latest statewide fatality totals showed a two per cent decrease over 1948 figures, the Club said. Tannin, tannic acid is the chief ingredient used in tanning hides. MISSIONARY AID GROUP TO MEET Members of the Missionary Aids society of the Grace Lutheran church will meet at the home of Mrs. Toni Nerdrum, 724 North Sabina street, this afternoon (Thursday). The meeting will begin with a 1:30 o'clock dessert course. Mrs. Bernard Baumbach president of the group. The Tambourine is much played in Southern Europe as a dance accompaniment. WATERS OF COLORADO - SANTA ANA RIVERS JOIN IN CEREMONY First of 10,000 Acre-Feet Reaches Irrigation Canals Wednesday Morning The waters of the Colorado were joined with that of the Santa Ana on Monday afternoon. It marked the beginning of a flow of 10,000 acre-feet purchased by the Orange County Water District to replenish the depleted underground supply. Yesterday morning the river water reached the irrigation canals of the Anaheim Union Water Company and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Company and began flowing into the rich agricultural lands of the county. Viewed by Civic Leaders The water shot out from an 18-inch valve on the Colorado aqueduct where it crosses the Santa Ana River at Arlington. Viewing the initial release were officials of the Orange County Water District and the Metropolitan Water District along with civic leaders and spectators numbering 300. It marked the first sale and delivery of surplus Colorado river water by the MWD. Vernon Heil, president of the Orange County Water District accepted the water on behalf of Orange county and expressed appre- 'Queen For A Day' To Be Fair Guest A three day visit to the 1949 Orange County Fair with a royal round entertainment thrown in, will be the special prize in store for the lady who is selected as "Queen For a Day" on Jack Bailey's Hollywood coast-to-coast radio program by the same name. Institute Crops for Unprofitable Shards Urged by Extension Service Substitute crops or farm enterprises that might be considered in replacing unprofitable tree crops in Orange county presented and analyzed by members of the Orange Bay Farm Advisor's staff last week. The occasion was the daily meeting of the Farm Bureau Citrus Department attendance from all parts of Orange county. Advisor, Harold E. Wahllowed a chart prepared survey revealing the pro-capacities of a thousand acres in Orange county. Percent reported 75-100 field per acre. Percent reported 100-200 boxes per acre. Percent reported 200-300 boxes per acre. Percent reported 300-400 boxes per acre. Percent reported 400-500 boxes per acre. Farm advisor pointed out the basis of present pro-capacities it takes 275 field per acre to pay cultural and living costs, and not including interest on investment. Substitute Crops A good substitute crop, R. Heyer, assistant farm advisor, noted that avocados had a fast-long-time outlook, but that care should be taken in figuring the right site. A well soil and favorable temperature conditions during the spring season are two most important factors in establishing successful avocado planting. Cory said the egg outlook is a strong position because importing basis in southern Ohio at the present time, table and commercial flow. Body of Anaheim Youth Recovered The body of Francisco Martinez, 16, of 10791 Harcourt Avenue, Independencia Colony, Anaheim, was recovered by Newport lifeguards Tuesday near Buck Gully. A huge wave washed the Anaheim youth off the rocks at Campbell Rock, south of Corona Del Mar on Monday while he was fishing. His brother, Joe Martin,cz, summoned lifeguards who were unable to locate the body. On Tuesday the body was sighted but giant waves prevented recovery. Finally during a calm period, the lifeguards were able to reach him. Injured in the search for the youth were two Newport Beach lifeguards—Bob Hinds who received two broken ribs and Bud Stange who suffered a severely cut knee. Francisco, son of Mr. and Mrs. Regorio Martinez, lived here all of his life. He is survived by his parents, eight brothers and six sisters. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary. Dedicate Chamber It marked the first sale and delivery of surplus Colorado river water by the MWD. Vernon Heil, president of the Orange County Water District accepted the water on behalf of Orange county and expressed appreciation for the cooperation which existed between the local board and the MWD. He said that this may not be the solution to our water problem but it is a step in the right direction and should lead to the ultimate solution. Cuts Ribbon The opening of the valve was heralded by a brief ceremony in which Mrs. Heil, wife of the water district president, cut a ribbon releasing the valve and the water. It shot out a 275 foot stream of water to form a pool from which it flows to join the waters of the Santa Ana. The entire flow of the 10,000 acre-feet of water is expected to be completed within 120 days. It is being released at the rate of 40 second-feet. Purchase price for the surplus water was $150,000. Other seakers included Julian Hinds, president of the MWD; Willis Warner, chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors; Floyd Gilmore, chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and Walter Schmid, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county. Optimist Spanish Dinner-Program 'Big Success' Spanish food and music were featured at a gala banquet sponsored by the Anaheim Optimist club and attended by more than 130 people including wives and friends of the local clubmen, last Thursday night at La Palma Park. The food was furnished mainly by donations and proceeds of the evening went to swell the Anaheim Optimist Boys' Recreation building fund, president Walt Gooden stated. Dynamic musical arrangements were presented by Jose Arias and Arias who is A three day visit to the 1949 Orange County Fair with a royal round entertainment thrown in, will be the special prize in store for the lady who is selected as "Queen For a Day" on Jack Bailey's Hollywood coast-to-coast radio program by the same name. Orange county business masters and civic officials are cooperating to give the "Queen For a Day" royal welcome with resultant publicity for the Orange County Fair through the award of special prize. Following selection of "Queen For a Day" after the broadcast Thursday, August 18, her Majesty will be driven to Orange county in a new convertible, chaffer driven Pontiac furnished by Hirison' Pontiac Co., of Santa Ana who will place the car and drive at her disposal 24-hours a day each of the three days the Queen is a guest of the 1949 Orange County Fair. Greeted By Officials On that same day, the Queen will be met at the Orange county line by officials of the Fair of Orange county and by many of several surrounding cities. William Burrud of Santa Ana will present the Queen with an orchardage and bouquet of American Beauty roses donated by Haile Macres & Sons, Santa Ana clubs. The Queen will then be en on a tour of Orange counties escorted by a motorcycle police traffic corps. At 2:00 p.m., the Queen will arrive at the fairgrounds to assist in officially opening the Orange County Fair. Following the ceremony she will be driven to Laguna Beach and Ten Club, one of America's most beautiful and exclusive private clubs where she will be met by I.Bering, president. The Queen will be guest of this club during her entire stay in Orange county. County Allocate $77,093 Of State Highway Funds Orange county is allocated $77,093 from the federal-aid high funds. Dedicate Chamber Of Commerce Offices Monday The new Anaheim Chamber of Commerce offices were dedicated at a brief ceremony Monday evening in the director's room. In attendance were the boards of directors for the past three years, Mayor Pearson and members of the city council, officers of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and representatives from the Chambers of Commerce of Santa Ana, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, La Habra, Orange and Laguna Beach. Joe Scholz, chairman of the building committee presented the key of the building over to Warren Ashleigh, president of the chamber. Louis Hoskins, Anaheim postmaster, made the principle address of the evening. NEW HYBRID PLANT—PARSLEY A LA SPONGE Combining attractiveness and usefulness, a unique household plant may be obtained by planting an ocean variety sponge with parsley seed. Soon the sponge, if kept well dampened, will sprout garnishings for potatoes, soups, stews, fish, salads and other culinary dishes. featured at a gala banquet sponsored by the Anaheim Optimist club and attended by more than 130 people including wives and friends of the local clubmen, last Thursday night at La Palma Park. The food was furnished mainly by donations and proceeds of the evening went to swell the Anaheim Optimist Boys' Recreation building fund, president Walt Gooden stated. Dynamic musical arrangements were presented by Jose Arias and his Troubadours. Arias, who is well known in southern California for his Spanish music, is a member of the East-Side Los Angeles Optimist club. Included in the list of visitors were Barney Koster, lieutenant-governor of the fourteenth district, his wife and Dr. and Mrs. Harry Kendall of Santa Ana, Sidney C. Cowan, president of the Whittier Optimist club and Mrs. Cowan, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Myars of Whittier, and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Robinson of the Fullerton Optimist club. Optimist president Gooden opened the meeting by leading the Pledge to the Flag, followed by singing, under the leadership of E. E. McHenry. The invocation was given by Cliff Elliott. Chef for the evening of "fine food and entertainment" was C. O. Garshwiler who donned a chef's cap and barbecue apron for the occasion. Garshwiler also acted as program chairman for the evening. His assistants included Earnie Hall, Frank Doretti, J. W. Stephens, Earnie Bullock and Frank Heffern. Table decorations were arranged by Myram Garshwiler while Mrs. Milton Sell designed the attractive programs. Food arrangements were made by M. (Mike) Mercurio, (Dutch) Summers, Tom Yellis and Fred Piepenbrink. Printing of tickets was donated by Louis Larson. (Continued on Page 2) Orange county is allocated $77,093 from the federal-aid highway apportionment of $4,020,000 to counties of California for 1949-50 fiscal year, it was announced this week from Sacramento headquarters of the County Supervisors association. The allocation is available only if matched by county funds. County being required to contribute $65,672, for a total fund $142,765. The federal allocation would represent 54 per cent of the fund. Also required of the county is list of highway projects on which the fund would be expended. The county road commissioner must file such a project list with public roads administration of state highway commission for proval. County officials said too that such a list of projects is being prepared, but gave no indication of the highways to be included. The state must notify the county of projects selected from the county for construction, and the county board of supervisors then has days in which to pass a resolution agreeing to provide county funds for matching the federal money. Another federal apportionment with similar matching requirements, for the fiscal year 1950-51 is due about September 1, it will stated. All projects for the two fiscal years must be advertised prior June 30, 1951, regulations provide. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weekly Temperatures 4D. E. BRUNS — Sunkist Avenue Min. Max. Weather Data Not Available at Press Time TWELVE PAGES No. 40 RADO - SANTA N CEREMONY Set Reaches Wednesday Morning joined with that of the marked the beginning by the Orange County related underground supply. Water reached the irriga-Water Company and the Queen For A Day' To Be Fair Guest three day visit to the Orange County Fair, a royal round entertainment thrown in, will be the final prize in store for the who is selected as "Queen Day" on Jack Bailey's Holid coast-to-coast radio proby the same name. Attempt to Bring Colorado Water Issue to Vote In an heroic attempt to break the political log jam that has blocked California's repeated attempts to get Supreme Court settlement of the state's controversy with Arizona over Colorado River water, Rep. Harry Sheppard, chairman of the California Congressional delegation, has invoked the rare procedure of circulating a petition to force the enacting legislation out of the House Judiciary committee. All 23 of California's Congressmen introduced identical resolutions early this year giving the Supreme Court authorization to act, but all 23 bills have been bottled up in committee. 218 Signatures 218 members of the House of Representatives will have to sign the petition in order to get the legislation out of committee. California wants the Supreme Court to be authorized to rule on the questions that are in dispute with Arizona. The outcome of this current controversy is vital to the Trustees Okeh $403,000 Budget Approval of a $403,544 budget for the Anaheim school district for the 1949-50 fiscal year was made Tuesday evening by the board of trustees. It represents an increase of $45,947.36 over the expenditure for the fiscal year ending June 30. Architect plans for the addition to the Horace Mann school will be submitted to the State Division of Architecture this week, according to Mel Gauer, superintendent of the elementary schools. Plans for the new Thomas Jefferson school should be ready for state approval in three weeks, he reported. Dollar Paid Mrs. Kathryn Neiswanger, 8241 South Euclid was high bidder for the large house at 504 East South street, located on the site of the new school. Her final bid increasing the floor bid of $875 by one dollar to $876 brought her the property. Jerry Dolan, 844 North Helena street, was high bidder for the small house with an offer of $310. The trustees decided to determine the number of students HS Board Votes On Hours, Names Three to Faculty Two decisions highlighted the Anaheim Union high school board meeting as members accepted three new teachers to complete the 1949-50 faculty and voted on shorter hours for non-certified employees. Tuesday evening in the high school board rooms. With regret the resignation of Mrs. John Gliasier, 703 North Zeyn street, former drama and speech coach at the institution, was accepted. She will be affiliated with the San Diego elementary school system beginning in the fall. Miss Louise Hitt will be the new drama and speech instructor at the local high school. A graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, she took graduate work at the University of Southern California, studying under Mr. De Mille, brother of the movie producer. For the past two years she has instructed classes in Grant high school, Sacramento. Auto shop will be instructed by Lowell T. Williams, a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, who was at Excelsior high school, Norwalk, for the past two years. Miss Dorothy Dale, for the past two years with the YWCA in Pastions early this year giving the Supreme Court authorization to act, but all 23 bills have been bottled up in committee. 218 Signatures 218 members of the House of Representatives will have to sign the petition in order to get the legislation out of committee. California wants the Supreme Court to be authorized to rule on the questions that are in dispute with Arizona. The outcome of this current controversy is vital to the men, women and children, numbering almost 4,000,000, who now live in the area served with Colorado River water. Civic groups in California have urged the 'homefolks' to let their Congressmen know how essential it is to have their personal and active support in getting the necessary names on the petitions that will pave the way for an early Supreme Court action on the crucial Colorado River water problems. Dollar Paid Mrs. Kathryn Neiswanger, 8241 South Euclid was high bidder for the large house at 504 East South street, located on the site of the new school. Her final bid increasing the floor bid of $875 by one dollar to $876 brought her the property. Jerry Dolan, 844 North Helena street, was high bidder for the small house with an offer of $310. The trustees decided to determine the number of students without bus service, particularly those of kindergarten age and consider the possibility of increasing the present two bus system. Sidewalk Constructed The construction of a sidewalk on East Center street from the Lincoln school to the Bonnat subdivision by the city was reported by Gauer who said this should do much to ease the traffic hazard which has existed in that area. A letter to the city council was authorized requesting the installation of boulevard stops on Santa Ana street at the intersection with Olive. The increased industrial traffic endangering the safety of school children in that area was cited as the reason for the request. Huge Crowd At Model Railroad Open House Here More than 200 families and individuals signed the register at the golden spike ceremony of the Cranston Model Railroad "Pacific Eastern Lines" open house Sunday afternoon at 206 South Rose street. Following a stunt spike driving exhibition by Woody Woodhouse, president of the Anaheim Model Railroad Society, who wielded a huge sledge hammer upon a full size guilded railroad-tie spike, the tiny quarter-inch gold spike was driven as a new Hudson locomotive, valued at more than $500, and a 40-year-old freight engine, Albert M. Cranston's latest and first models completed the 2,000-foot circle of tracks. Constructed by Cranston and his son, Eugene, the model layout in the backyard of the family home, includes a large switch yard, and nine tracks including a main double track line, outlining the patio plus a partially-completed track with a three-inch grade. County Allocated $77,093 Of State Highway Funds Range county is allocated $77,- from the federal-aid high-aportionment of $4,020,746 counties of California for the 50 fiscal year, it was aned this week from Sacramento headquarters of the County advisors association. The allocation is available only matched by county funds. The duty being required to contrib-85,672, for a total fund of 165. The federal allocation will represent 54 per cent of the required of the county is a highway projects on which would be expended. The city road commissioner must such a project list with the roads administration of the highway commission for ap-l. County officials said today such a list of projects is be-prepared, but gave no indication of the highways to be in-ld. The state must notify the county projects selected from the list construction, and the county of supervisors then has 90 min which to pass a resolution to provide county funds matching the federal money. Another federal apportionment, similar matching require-ments, for the fiscal year 1950-51, be about September 1, it was. Projects for the two fiscal must be advertised prior to March 30, 1951, regulations pro-lege, she took graduate work at the University of Southern California, studying under Mr. De Mille, brother of the movie producer. For the past two years she has instructed classes in Grant high school, Sacramento. Auto shop will be instructed by Lowell T. Williams, a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, who was at Excelsior high school, Norwalk, for the past two years. Miss Dorothy Dale, for the past two years with the YWCA in Pasadena, an alumna of Ohio State college, will instruct social studies and be sophomore conselor. All non-certificated employees at the high school will have a 40-hour week instead of 44 hours, the board voted. The employees will work eight hours per day, five days per week. Those present at the session included Robert Cawthorn, chairman; J. A. Baker, clerk, and Arthur H. Skipkey, Everett Cone and Henry T. Walsworth, board members, and Paul H. Demaree, AUHS superintendent. John Henry Buys Harms Drug Store John M. Henry of Henry Bros. Real Estate has purchased the Harms Drug Store, 136 S. Glassell street, Orange. The store has been owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. John Harms for 35 years. They are retiring from business. Mr. Henry was formerly of the Henry Bros. Drug Store now Biglers for twenty years. He will be assisted by his wife, a registered pharmacist, in the new store. The Henry's expect to take over the operation of the store October 15 and plan extensive remodeling of the soda fountain and fixtures. They leave shortly for a vacation in the Lassen Forest with their sons, Willard and Douglas. Albert Kay in Alaska Aboard USS Tillamook Albert B. Kay, seaman apprentice, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Kay of 1217 Lincoln avenue, recently visited Sitka, Alaska, aboard the sea-going tug USS Tillamook. During this visit, crew members of the Tillamook were afforded the opportunity to visit such historical landmarks as Castle Hill, where the United States and Russia signed the transfer of title of Alaska, and the century-old Greek-Russian Orthodox Church containing many of Alaska's most valued treasures. Baseball, softball, and bowling games were also staged between teams from Sitka and the Tillamook.