anaheim-gazette 1949-08-11

Colony Quips Out here on the breast of the broad Pacific there seems little use in thinking about deadlines, orange prices, football prospects, the shortcomings of your friends, why there is not twice the business at three times the profit, why people act like people, why we are currently supplying the Russians with motors, turbines and other materials she needs to build her industrial economy so she can fight us and a host of other brain storms that come flooding in to one's conscience if the old inhibition brakes are not applied with vigor. But before we get into wonders of this jewel on the Pacific which is Catalina that last thought about the Soviet cries for a little more attention. Stalin has said plainly that the world must be communized and that capitalistic America is his chief target. In the face of all this both Roosevelt and Truman have not only fraternized with him on the friendliest drinking terms, but have patterned their own governments after his, step by step and decree by decree, until even the Supreme Court justices are tossed into the defense camp of men on trial for perjury involving treason. The least little breeze of economic adjustment bring forth great crys of assistance from Wahhington and a lot of people just relax and wait for the Great White Father to put another chicken in their lunch pail at somebody else's. ANALYSIS VOLUME LXXVIII FIVE CENTS AN COUNCIL STUDIES SOURCE OF RECREATION REVEALED Installation of 4-hour parking meters adjacency city park and the letting of concessions within the possible sources of recreation revenue are being made by the Anaheim city council. The city ranks second in the county in total eagle for parks with a total outlay of $70,527 in 1948 exceeded only by San Francisco. Ikes Propose City Establish Sportsman’s Park Proposal to establish a Sportsman Park on the site of the La Palma school was made to the city council Tuesday evening by John O'Kane and Clint Flynn of the Anaheim Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. O'Kane called for the construction of a permanent fishing pond for the youth of the city to the rear of the school. He said such an expenditure of $81,000 with the '49-'50 city has contracted additional $6,000 approvals recreation. Derr Speak At Tuesday evening meeting Don Derr, new director advised the possible sources of recreation by other cities. He reported that in park concessions many registration fees on grills or more for the use of study of the proposal to consult state records with the problem were the council. Resurface Lease only fraternized with him on the friendliest drinking terms, but have patterned their own governments after his, step by step and decree by decree, until even the Supreme Court justices are tossed into the defense camp of men on trial for perjury involving treason. The least little breeze of economic adjustment bring forth great crys of assitance from Wahhington and a lot of people just relax and wait for the Great White Father to put another chicken in their lunch pail at somebody else's expence. That surely is a great philosophy to let the other guy do the work and you can just sit under a palm tree. (Like we are doing—but for this week only.) There is no use trying to get over Catalina when once you have been exposed to it. The place just seems to grow on one. We will never forget the reaction of a friend from Iowa on their first trip to California and Catalina. We got off the boat after a lovely trip across the blue water and walked ashore in the quaint little city of Avalon to the tune of some beautiful Hawaiian music wafted over the bay right into the middle of a different sort of life. There were no automobiles, trucks, streetcars and with the exception of a few sightseeing buses and a couple of Island Company cars there was only foot traffic. This party stopped in the middle of the street, looked up to the hills and over the blue Pacific and made this statement: 'I could live here the rest of my life.' That was some years ago and although now living in Des Moines they still hold the same opinion of Catalina. Outfall Plans Construction of Magnolia Trunk The Joint Outfall Sewer has taken action this week on the construction of the Magnolia-Cannery trunk sewer marking the first major construction undertaken by the JOS since 1924. Burton Ellis has been employed as a civil engineer to prepare the preliminary engineering report on the designs and costs of the trunk which will service the northwest area of the county. The major line will start at the intersection of Orangethorpe and Magnolia. It will continue south on Magnolia to Garden Grove boulevard where it jogs over to Cannery and continues south to Sportsman’s Park. Proposal to establish a Sportsman Park on the site of the La Palma school was made to the city council Tuesday evening by John O’Kane and Clint Flynn of the Anaheim Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. O’Kane called for the construction of a permanent fishing pond for the youth of the city to the rear of the school. He said such a move would assure the "Huck Finn's" of Anaheim a place to fish the year round. The Ikes' proposal is for the city to acquire title of the now abandoned school from the Anaheim school district and turn it over to the conservation group for administration as a youth activity. O’Kane reports that the Fish and Game commission has agreed to keep the pond well stocked. He said that such pond is maintained in Corona and attracts three to four hundred children each Saturday afternoon. The Ike prexy said that such action of the city is not without precedence in that many southland cities maintain sportsman clubhouses on city-owned property. Local Ikes are ready and willing to invest three to four thousand dollars in the property if acquired by the city. Current fly in the ointment is the price tag placed on the property by the trustees of the Anaheim school district. The dollar sign hanging on the front door of the abandoned school has been reported to be in the neighborhood of $20,000-$25,000! Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture Store Has New Owners Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture Store has been sold to William and Manny Rice, the deal having been completed last week-end, thus removing one of the oldest furniture store names from the business circles of Anaheim. The new owners plan to change the name and an announcement of this will be made within the next two or three weeks. Organized in 1926 by Leonard C. Vincent and G. C. Mahaffey, the store was first known as Vincent Furniture Company and started its At Tuesday evening meeting Don Derrr, new director advised the possible sources of rent by other cities. He reported that in park concessions many registration fees go out of more for the use of more for the use of study of the proposals to consult state recorder with the problem were the council. Resurface Leaf In other action, these ers let the resurfacing street from Vermont to street to the Sully M company of Long Beach a The Miller Company per square yard for existing surface; $8 per patching and $8 per touch facing were low of the received. Exorbitant costs of city’s sewerage was brass with a request from ther uer to transfer $10,000 (Continued on Pa Optimists Television At Talent Off to a flying start at the Anaheim Optimists Night are rapidly shaping top-notch entertainment to be held August 25, at park, and will feature door prize a deluxe tel it was disclosed at dinner-meeting in Mothe en last Thursday event. Reports by chairmen committees connected show were given to th ship and if was agree sponse of the public, Merchants and profess has been gratifying pectations. Funds for Boys' Proceeds from the night extravaganza w swell the building fund proposed $20,000 boys and youth recreation co ey placed in the fund for purpose was obtained Spanish-dinner program weeks ago. Harwood Larson, cl ear advertising committed that over half of th program space has bee local business men an chairman and committee Burton Ellis has been employed as a civil engineer to prepare the preliminary engineering report on the designs and costs of the trunk which will service the northwest area of the county. The major line will start at the intersection of Orangethorpe and Magnolia. It will continue south on Magnolia to Garden Grove boulevard where it joins over to Cannery and continues south to Ellis street. Delayed Three Years This project has been delayed for three years in anticipation of the organization of the county-wide sanitation program. The existing stalemate and exercise of veto power by a small segment of the district board has prompted the JOS to commence immediate work on this line. Ellis was recently retired from the U. S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander. He had considerable experience as a sanitation officer with the navy. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1933. Dr. Curtis of Brea Safe in Ecuador Dr. C. Glenn Curtis of Brea, well known physician of Orange county, sent word that he is safe in Ecuador which experienced the horrible earthquakes of the past several days where more than 6,000 lost their lives and thousands were injured. Dr. Curtis has been in Ecuador for more than a year as chief of a field party institute for Inter-American Affairs building hospitals for the people of that country. Mrs. Curtis, who had been with Dr. Curtis, left Ecuador about two weeks ago to return to the United States. The message telling of Dr. Curtis' safety was sent from Quito, Ecuador, center of the series of quakes. Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture Store has been sold to William and Manny Rice, the deal having been completed last week-end, thus removing one of the oldest furniture store names from the business circles of Anaheim. The new owners plan to change the name and an announcement of this will be made within the next two or three weeks. Organized in 1926 by Leonard C. Vincent and G. C. Mahaffey, the store was first known as Vincent Furniture Company and started its business career in the building now occupied by Anaheim War Surplus on East Center street, where it remained until 1929. In October of that year, the store was moved to the new building at Palm and West Center now occupied by Garey's Furniture. As business grew, the owners felt the need for larger quarters and in 1944 they moved to the present location at 129 West Center street and the business name was changed to Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture Company. August Fitz, one of the owners of the store became associated with the firm in 1927 and has retained an active part in its business affairs since that time. G. C. Mahaffey has been in the store continuously since its organization, and his son, Gene, has been with the store for a number of years. The retiring owners expressed their regret of leaving the business circle of our city but wish to thank the citizens of Anaheim for their many years of loyal patronage and wonderful friends made through their customers. Each of the past owners, up to this time, plan to remain in Anaheim. William and Manny Rice are not new to the furniture business since they have been in this line of business in Chicago for the past 15 to 18 years. They will continue the same friendly service and quality of merchandise. Present plans include a rearrangement of the store with the addition of new merchandise. Harwood Larson, chief advertising committee that over half of the program space has been local business men and chairman and committee are busy checking copies paring the program for print. "The program book contain the many adventures will provide a substantial but to our building clared president Walter." "Many well-known events will participate in the show," announced J. W. Chairman of the programtee. "It will present to our city of Anaheim additional dance of talent far beyond any city in southern with the possible excursion Hollywood," Stephen coined. The television set, when offered as a door prize entrant show will arrive in next week, it was annuated Al Garey. This set will be in several locations to public view the model (Continued on Page) Ikes Honor Roy Mabee Roy Mabee, Anaheim man, has been honored life membership in Walton League by chapter. It is the first s membership ever accorded by the 25-year history of heim chapter. The life membership rare in the national order and is only conferred notice of outstanding s ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETTE FIVE CENTS ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1949 STUDIES SOURCES TION REVENUES parking meters adjacent to the concessions within the park as on revenue are being studied by in the county in total expenditure day of $70,527 in 1948. This was exceeded only by Santa Ana with an expenditure of $81,916. Beginning with the '49-'50 fiscal year the city has contracted for an additional $6,000 appropriation for recreation. Derr Speaks At Tuesday evening's council meeting Don Derr, new recreation director advised the council on possible sources of revenue used by other cities. He reported that in addition to park concessions many cities levy registration fees on groups of 100 or more for the use of city parks. Study of the proposals and plans to consult state recreation men with the problem were agreed by the council. Resurface Lemon In other action the city's fath- Sanitation Districts 1, 2, 3, Hit at Delay; Move for Act SANTA ANA—Progress in the long-delayed $8 million county sewerage system was seen last evening with districts 1, 2, 3 and 11, representing the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Orange, Santa Ana and the northern rural area of the county moving to meet independently to formulate immediate action to get the vast project rolling. Spearheaded by Pearson This action took place at the bi-monthly meeting of the sanitation directors and was spearheaded by Anaheim's mayor Charles Pearson who made the motion for the new course of activity. Disagreement over the appointment of a chief engineer-general manager of the sanitation districts has held up the sale of the bonds authorized by the voters last fall and has delayed any progress in the much needed construction. Miss Anaheim Contest Slated Sunday Morning The Orange county girl who will be selected as 1949 Queen of the coming Orange County Fair will also be given the title "Girl of the Golden West," according to W.H. Gallienne of Huntington Beach Advertise For New Fire Station Fire Chief Nyboe dream of a new fire slowly moving toward The city council acting Tuesday evening advertise for bids construction of a new chl at 115 East Broadway was purchased for the back in 1925. Plans of the pre-building, prepared Ude Bauer were pre-councilmen by Chie At Tuesday evening's council meeting Don Derr, new recreation director advised the council on possible sources of revenue used by other cities. He reported that in addition to park concessions many cities levy registration fees on groups of 100 or more for the use of city parks. Study of the proposals and plans to consult state recreation men with the problem were agreed by the council. Resurface Lemon In other action, the city's fathers let the resurfacing of Lemon street from Vermont to Santa Ana street to the Sully Miller Company of Long Beach and Orange. The Miller Company bids of 14c per square yard for removal of existing surface; $8 per ton for patching and $8 per ton for resurfacing were low of the three bids received. Exorbitant costs of treating the city's sewerage was brought home with a request from the city treasurer to transfer $10,000 from the (Continued on Page 2) Optimists to Give Television Set At Talent Show Off to a flying start, plans for the 'Anaheim Optimists' Talent Night are rapidly shaping up for a top-notch entertainment program to be held August 25, at La Palma park, and will feature as grand door prize a deluxe television set, it was disclosed at the regular dinner-meeting in Mother's Kitchen last Thursday evening. Reports by chairmen of various committees connected with the show were given to the membership and it was agreed that response of the public, local talent, merchants and professional men has been gratifying beyond expectations. Funds for Boys' Club Proceeds from the huge talent night extravaganza will go to swell the building fund for the proposed $20,000 boys club house and youth recreation center. Money placed in the fund for the same purpose was obtained from the Spanish-dinner program held two weeks ago. Harwood Larson, chairman of the advertising committee, reported that over half of the available program space has been taken by local business men and his co-chairman and committee members Spearheaded by Pearson This action took place at the bi-monthly meeting of the sanitation directors and was spearheaded by Anaheim's mayor Charles Pearson who made the motion for the new course of activity. Disagreement over the appointment of a chief engineer-general manager of the sanitation districts has held up the sale of the bonds authorized by the voters last fall and has delayed any progress in the much needed construction. Districts 1, 2, 3 and 11 have accepted Ewald Lemcke, JOS engineer for the new position. However districts 5, 6, 7 and 8 representing Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Tustin and Laguna Beach have refused to ratify his appointment. Pearson's motion called for district 2 and asked for the support of the other three to meet independently and come out with a plan which would be acceptable to all eight districts. Independent Action He declared that if the dissenting four could not reach agreement, the JOS group would consider proceeding with construction independently. Pearson said engineer's reports indicate the four districts, who will pay 80% of the total cost, could proceed at no greater expense and in fact might be able to complete the project at a reduced cost. Districts 1, 2., 3 and 11 have been organized and ready to go for a month and a half. The people in our districts are impatient for progressive action and it's time we gave it to them, said Pearson. Russell Contradicts Dr. Russell, county health officer, addressed the directors, urging them of the need for immediate action in view of the pending legal suit of the State Board of Health against the sanitation directors for failure to act. In his conclusion he apparently contradicted this statement by recommending the directors to move slowly and not make hasty decisions but consider all angles very carefully. Attempts to have his statements interjected in the minutes failed. At a reading back of the minutes it was discovered that Charles Sweet, secretary, had recorded Pearson's motion to read as if the four districts had moved for adjournment. This was corrected. Miss Anaheim Contest Slated Sunday Morning The Orange county girl who will be selected as 1949 Queen of the coming Orange County Fair will also be given the title "Girl of the Golden West," according to W.H. Gallienne of Huntington Beach who is chairman of the entertainment committee and in charge of the county-wide Queen Contest for the fair. In Anaheim, the Chamber of Commerce will conduct a contest Sunday morning to select the "Miss Anaheim" who will represent this city in the contest. Information as to time and location are to be announced by the Chamber. The added title of "Girl of the Golden West" ties in with the modern '49er theme which has been selected for the 1949 Orange County Fair in honor of California's centennial celebrations and the important part Orange county played in early California history. The selected Queen and her court will be guests of honor during the four-day Fair, Anaheim Receives $13,919 of 'In Lieu' Tax Funds Sacramento, Aug. 11—(WNS)—Apportionments to cities and counties of the motor vehicle license fee, "in lieu" tax were made today by Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller. The City of Anaheim, with a population of 12,897, received $13,919.77 as its share of the $4,-820,198 distributed for the second quarter of 1949. The County of Orange, with a population of 130,760, received $140,276.57, according to the controller. The allocation, Kuchel said, was made on the basis of population with the per capita rate to cities $1.08, and to counties approximately $1.07, with cities and counties each receiving 50 percent of the total apportioned. Fire Chief Nyboe dream of a new fire slowly moving toward The city council agreeing Tuesday evening advertise for bids construction of a new chalet at 115 East Broadway was purchased for the back in 1925. Plans of the pre-building, prepared Ude Bauer were prepared councilmen by Chieften one-floor plan structure a 28x90 truck room mitory, kitchen and rooms. The long-awaited new fire apparatus just around the corner grave Corporation of Ohio, has assured o65-foot combination er by first of October ing to Nyboe. Junior Char To Host Dis Meeting Week One hundred Junior of Commerce southern California to Anaheim Wednesdays for the regular morning of the eighth day service organisation. The Anaheim Junber will host the debutthe 15 cities at thw with State Pres Reames scheduled principal speaker. Professor Lyman, of Santa Ana, featured entertainment program Report 'St To High' Citrus Price "Strong to higher" prevailed during Julyern California orangeand grapefruit—virtual citrus available anywhereUnited States until Cording to the Los Anberof Commerce. Valencia shipmentslast month over Junebelow the July averagevanced. Eastern hot weather lighter crop combinelemon prices, but move YMCA Enrollment Hits 98-Year High of 3,500,000 Members as Costs Pass Hundred-Million Mark The American YMCA now is serving 3,500,000 young people, an all-time high in the organization's 98-year history, it was reported today. Mr. Thomason, local Y secretary, said the record enrollment was composed of 2,700,000 regular members plus 800,-000 other registered participants. Highlights of the past year's "Y" activities follow: Seventy new YMCA's were organized during the past year to bring the total to 1,583 with a combined operating cost of $102,-000,000, a boost of six million dollars over the previous twelve-month period. This is the first time the American YMCA's have passed the hundred-million mark in annual operating costs and also is a new peak for the number of local associations in the United States. With 325 associations having more than $34,000,000 on hand for the construction of new buildings or additions and modernization of present structures, the YMCA is coming into the greatest period of expansion in its history. Anaheim "Y" Plans Building The Anaheim "Y" has $25,000 on hand and a like amount in pledges. Campaign plans of 130 other associations call for the raising of an additional $25,000,000 for construction purposes. High building costs are delaying the erection of many new YMCA buildings. "A good many associations," he explained, "have gone out and raised funds for a new building only to discover that the amount secured a few years back is not adequate. YMCA's are faced with the alternative of conducting supplementary campaigns for additional money, putting up smaller buildings, or waiting for costs to drop." Total capital investment in YMCA buildings and properties increased to $247,000,000, with endowments climbing to $46,100,000. Operates 20 Colleges The YMCA was characterized as one of the nation's leading educational institutions, operating 20 degree-granting colleges with 85,000 students, while 168 other YMCA's offer informal and unit-educational courses to 31,000 students. Most spectacular gain in "Y" membership was made by girls and women who registered a 12 per cent increase during the past year to bring their numbers to 215,000. The girls work in Anaheim and south Orange county. By consulting this date of subsistence tion, veterans will availory correspondence VA," Chapman pointed. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE ST 11, 1949 Twelve Pages No. 41 1, 2, 3, 11 for Action Advertise Bids For New City Fire Station Fire Chief Nyboe's 20-year-old dream of a new fire station is slowly moving toward realization. The city council at their meeting Tuesday evening moved to advertise for bids for the construction of a new city fire station at 115 East Broadway. This site was purchased for the new station back in 1925. Plans of the proposed 45x90 building, prepared by architect Ude Bauer were presented to the councilmen by Chief Nyboe. The Fire Chief Nyboe's 20-year-old dream of a new fire station is slowly moving toward realization. The city council at their meeting Tuesday evening moved to advertise for bids for the construction of a new city fire station at 115 East Broadway. This site was purchased for the new station back in 1925. Plans of the proposed 45x90 building, prepared by architect Ude Bauer were presented to the councilmen by Chief Nyboe. The one-floor plan structure includes a 28x90 truck room, offices, dormitory, kitchen and recreation rooms. The long-awaited delivery of new fire apparatus to the city is just around the corner. The Seagrave Corporation of Columbus, Ohio, has assured delivery of a 65-foot combination aerial-pumper by the first of October, according to Nyboe. Junior Chamber To Host District Meeting Wednesday One hundred Junior Chamber of Commerce members of southern California will come to Anaheim Wednesday evening for the regular monthly meeting of the eighth district of the service organization. The Anaheim Junior Chamber will host the delegates from the 15 cities at the Elks club with State President Phil Reames scheduled to be the principal speaker. Professor Lyman, hypnotist of of Santa Ana, features the entertainment program. Report 'Strong To High' July Citrus Prices "Strong to higher" price trends prevailed during July for southern California oranges, lemons and grapefruit—virtually the only citrus available anywhere in the United States until October, according to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Valencia shipments increased last month over June but hung below the July average. Prices advanced. Eastern hot weather plus a lighter crop combined to boost lemon prices, but movements were... "Strong to higher price trends prevailed during July for southern California oranges, lemons and grapefruit—virtually the only citrus available anywhere in the United States until October, according to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Valencia shipments increased last month over June but hung below the July average. Prices advanced. Eastern hot weather plus a lighter crop combined to boost lemon prices, but movements were under the June and July average. Grapefruit brought strong returns, but shipments were one-third of the average for the past three years. Chairman Roy M. Hagen of the chamber agricultural committee said July weather was generally ideal for crop development in some areas. Despite some hot weather damage, walnuts progressed toward what farm officials believe may be the largest crop in history, Hagen added. Cattle prices held up well, with some widening in price ranges and plainer cattle working lower. A record number of hogs were being finished, with consumer resistance slicing early July price gains. Sheep and lamb marketing jumped sharply, but prices moved lower. G.I. Students Advised of Authorization Veterans in school or training under the G-I Bill are reminded that when they start such courses they receive a letter of authorization which gives the ending date of their subsistence payments, L. C. Chapman, manager of the Los Angeles regional office of the veterans administration, said today. "By consulting this letter for the date of subsistence termination, veterans will avoid unnecessary correspondence with the VA," Chapman pointed out."